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Donnie Yen plays a village craftsman who comes under investigation by a detective (Takeshi Kaneshiro) after single-handedly saving a shopkeeper’s life. Convinced that the craftsman’s martial arts mastery belies a hidden history of training by one of the region’s vicious clans, the detective doggedly pursues the shy hero and draws the attention of China’s criminal underworld in the process. (R – 120 minutes)
The following are reactions from each of AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film commentators in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of this weekend’s new releases.
Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic Listen to Joseph J. Airdo’s movie review segment every Friday morning during “The Daily Blender with Jeffry O’Brien”, 6am9am, on NBC 1260 AM and 96.1 FM and read his full reviews and interviews exclusively online at Examiner. com.
About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 66, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org. Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
‘The Collection’* Josh Stewart plays a man who, having escaped the vicious grips of a serial killer, is blackmailed to rescue an innocent girl (Emma Fitzpatrick) from a booby-trapped warehouse. (R – 81 minutes)
their project is. Somehow, this inside joke of a film about an East Coast hipster and his unfunny friends have found a way into your local art house. While slightly humorous at times and always highly inappropriate, the viewer cannot help but think that this is a vanity project made for a small group of followers reminiscing about the Adult Swim series on cable with the same stars. (Grade: D)
Randy: This flick from Hong Kong set in a rural village in 1917 delivers the perfect mix of action, suspense and mystery. The film opens with a slight bit of comedy and we meet the protagonist and his family. The story then jumps right into the action. An investigation unfolds shortly thereafter, but never a dull moment is to be had. Beautifully shot and perfectly choreographed in a majestic setting. I should note that Internet research shows the running time as 114 minutes, yet the version I watched was only 97. I’m not sure if something was cut from the initial overseas release. (Grade: B)
‘Dragon’*
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‘The Comedy’ Tim Heidecker plays a Williamsburg guy who, indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father’s estate, passes the time with his friends, playing games of mock sincerity and irreverence. (NR - 90 minutes) Joseph: Movies like this play well at film festivals. Rarely do they get a theatrical run. At the festival, the director and his/her fellow filmmakers gather and chat about how wonderful
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tale – which is one of authentic albeit complex emotions that will both move you and leave you with plenty to think about afterward – is worth experiencing. In spite of an extremely explicit sequence that, quite frankly, has no place being in the motion picture, this drama is a charming study of the oddity known as intergenerational bonding. (Grade: B)
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Soundbite Spotlight The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf of movies recently released in theaters.
Malcolm McDowell and Jaime King play a small-town sheriff and deputy, respectively, on the hunt for a murderous Santa Claus terrorizing their community on Christmas Eve. (R – 94 minutes) Joseph: “Silent Night” definitely has the 80’s slasher vibe down to a T. However, is that really a good thing? Director Steven C. Miller’s new holiday horror flick – a loose reboot of 1984’s “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” which spawned four sequels – is entertaining enough but, by adhering to a certain style and refusing to break out of a very restricting box, it is not quite as fun or as festive as it could have been with a bit more imagination. Still, it is always nice to see Santa giving naughty boys and girls what they truly deserve. Hint: It’s not coal. (Grader: C)
Dree Hemingway plays a 21-year-old girl who forms an unlikely friendship with an 85-year-old woman (Besedka Johnson) after having discovered a hidden stash of money inside an object at her yard sale. (NR – 105 minutes) Randy: This is easily one of the best films of 2012 and features two of the finest performances delivered on screen in some time. Not only are the performances stellar, but also come from a relative newcomer (Dree Hemingway) and an 85-year old non-actress (Besedka Johnson). Shot in a rather bland area of the San Fernando Valley, director Sean Baker has crafted a true indie masterpiece. Humor and genuine emotion starkly contrast a rather graphic sex scene, but Baker’s choice adequately reflects the contrasts in the characters’ own lives. (Grade: A) Joseph: “Starlet” is strange in that it tells a story that would likely be entirely different if it were about 99 percent of the population. However, co-writer/director Sean Baker has found a character that basically breaks the mold and therefore her
by Stan Robinson
During ‘Poltergeist’ (1982), while holding onto the headboard with a wind machine blowing, Heather O’Rourke broke down. Steven Spielberg stopped the scene, held her and told her she didn’t have to do it again. in the process of it! The main thing is, you want to engineer a movie that did not require or lean on the first. The first movie was modestly scaled, and it was a tiny horror sect of the horror movies in the sense that it’s pretty lean, pretty fast, but we were able to develop these characters.
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“One being Josh Stewart who didArkin and was given 15 minutes of precious screen time to develop his backstory, to learn about his family, learn about himself, and then his skill set as a thief. The other character was our villain, the collector, hence the name of the movie, who was a cypher of evil. A gentleman who was made of shadow that struck like a knife, and when those two skill sets go to war inside of a farmhouse, it was a joy to depict.
Co-Writer/Director Marcus Dunstan (‘The Collection’) By Stan Robinson “The first time I directed was also something that I co-wrote with Patrick Melton called ‘The Collector’, the first movie, this film is a sequel. I had read there was a rule that you kind of have to be writer or be a participant in about three movies before you might take a shot at directing one so you can be immersed
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“With ‘The Collection’ we’re harkening back to a type of filmmaking that hasn’t been around for a while, that is a horror/thriller with action that has not been depicted since the late 70s early 80s in the format of super 35mm anamorphic film, with performances that are grounded very much in the real world, with a villain we’ve had an entire film to set up, with a hero the audience wants to see again, and
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smart rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Brad Pitt plays the enforcer hired to track them down and restore order. Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta and Sam Shepard also star. (R – 97 minutes)
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Uma Thurman, star of the ‘Kill Bill’(2003-04) films admits she knits and loves glue gun projects. with a woman in peril who’s not the typical ‘damsel in distress’. She’s not underdressed, she doesn’t run to the top floor of the haunted house when she should run out the front door, and when we turn on the terror machine, these characters bring a movie to life that even without a villain, would be riveting. By the very fact that we have a man of shadow, we have a film that is not only a sequel, but if the first film was a pup, ‘The Collection’ is the wolf. It opens on November 30th, the real ‘Black Friday’!” – Marcus Dunstan
Director Steven C. Miller (‘Silent Night’) By Joseph J. Airdo “I just love the idea of taking something wholesome and destroying it. There is something fun about that concept and I think that as a horror filmmaker you are always trying to take what is safe, sort of twist it around and make it scary for the audience. Christmas is the ultimate playground. It is a really fun atmosphere and it gives you a lot of room to play with in terms of colors and lights.
me in right away. And it has always drew me in since I was a kid. I was a huge fan of these kinds of movies, having watched them since I was 9 or 10 years old. Watching these crazy movies is something that really resonated with me so it is a really huge honor for me to be able to make something like this.
Filmmaker and comedian Kevin Smith returns to EPIX 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 with an all new special - “Jay and Silent Bob Go Down Under” taped in front of a sell out audience in Sydney, Australia. Joined by his notorious cohort Jason Mewes, the off-the-cuff and uncensored hour is filled with cautionary tales about everything from Australian children’s television to mythical Australian drop bears.
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“I wanted to do something that was a little more dirty and a little more punk rock. I am a huge fan of 80’s slasher films so I thought that this was a good opportunity to introduce a new masked killer on a holiday. I do not think that we have seen Santa in a mask before. I have always loved those Santas in store windows that look really creepy so our Santa had that same sort of look – that plastic face. “At one point, we had 150 Santas that were all dressed up doing the parade. That was really fun to see and be a part of. It was a great spectacle – especially because we did not shoot the movie at Christmastime. To recreate Christmas in a small little town that was getting ready for summer was a fun experience for everyone.” – Steven C. Miller
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“American Gangster” (2007): Washington is so good at playing bad, heroin marketer Frank Lucas is bound to be cited as one of his defining roles. “Training Day” (2001): If you’re a novice cop, corrupt Alonzo (Washington, in an Oscar-winning performance) isn’t necessarily the mentor you want, as Ethan Hawke’s character discovers. “Crimson Tide” (1995): Gene Hackman and Washington square off in this tense submarine thriller about a possible nuclear missile launch. “Malcolm X” (1992): The trademark energy of director Spike Lee helped fuel Washington’s notable work as the Muslim icon.
about emotion and these incredibly vibrant characters that are going to defy getting pushed out of their homes, and they are going to do it not by violence but by banding together and refusing to let one another go, transcending race and politics. ” – Behn Zeitlin
courage, determination and faith, they decide to give him one last Christmas – even if it has to be in October – prompting a miraculous outpouring of care and support from the community.
GRADES AT A GLANCE ‘Anna Karenina’ ‘The Comedy’ ‘Dragon’ ‘Flight’ ‘Hitchcock’ ‘A Late Quartet’ ‘Life of Pi’ ‘Lincoln’ ‘Red Dawn’ ‘Rise of the Guardians’ ‘The Sessions’ ‘Silent Night’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ ‘Skyfall’ ‘Starlet’ ‘This Must Be the Place’ ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph’
“When I think of Christmas, I think about how much fun we have with presents, gift-giving, parties and decorations. The most meaningful part of Christmas to me is remembering Christ’s birth and celebrating our savior. But there is also this special thing that comes about during Christmastime. No matter where people are in their lives, Christmas is a time that brings people together. I hope that when people watch this film, it will remind them of the true point and heart of Christmas – making the most of the time that you have with your loved ones while we are together here on Earth.” – Candace Cameron Bure
Actor Dane Dehaan (‘Lawless’) Actress Candace Cameron Bure (‘The Heart of Christmas’) By Joseph J. Airdo In “The Heart of Christmas,” Eric Jay Beck and Jeanne Neilson play parents who are devastated to learn that their young son (Christopher Shone) has been diagnosed with cancer. With
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the culture. The one thing about moonshiner culture that is really amazing is that it exists today in a very similar way to how it existed back then. So we were able to talk to people that still keep this culture alive and these people very well could have been in the movie. Actually, if we had portrayed our characters with the life that these guys brought, I think that people would think we were over-the-top and unrealistic. But that was really helpful. The sets were also so realistic. They built Blackwater Station and they built my garage next door as actual set pieces – full-blown buildings – so when we were on set it felt like we were there and there was not so much pretending to do.” – Dane Dehaan
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“Pretty Woman” (1990) Director Garry Marshall’s blockbuster is centered largely on the Beverly Hills hotel stay of a businessman and a hired companion (Richard Gere, Julia Roberts) who develop genuine feelings for each other. “Hotel Rwanda” (2004) Surely not the typical hotel movie, this true story features an outstanding performance by Don Cheadle as the manager of a site that becomes a shelter for refugees during a genocide. “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) The title locale in India is the setting for this charming comedy-drama showcasing such British acting veterans as Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.
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In Phoenix, try Chelsea’s Kitchen (5040 North 40th Street, 602-957-2555) or St. Francis (111 East Camelback Road, 602200-8111) for dinner. Both offer upscale casual ambiance, outstanding cocktails, and an expertly crafted menu.
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Nothing, absolutely nothing, is better than Saturday brunch at Vincent’s Saturday Camelback Market (3930 East Camelback Road, 602- 224-0225). Bring your friends, bring your dogs, bring a designated driver. Sip mimosa in an umbrella lined thoroughfare full of French pastries, made to order crepes, wood fired pizzas, and gifts both local artisan and from across the pond.
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CAVALIA ODYSSEO BRINGS MULTIMEDIA EQUESTRIAN AND ACROBATIC SPECTACULAR TO SCOTTSDALE December 19, 2012 – January 6, 2013 For showtimes, please visit www. cavalia.net. Ticket prices range from $29.50-$149.50. VIP packages include dinner and exclusive tours of the stables and a meet and greet with artists are $129.50-$259.50. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866999-8111. The Cavalia Odysseo White Big Top will be located at 18777 N Scottsdale Rd. at the 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale, AZ. Cavalia Facts:
The internationally acclaimed Cavalia pushes the limits of live entertainment with its newest production that is now touring the globe, Cavalia Odysseo. Created by one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia Odysseo is a theatrical experience, an ode to horse and man that marries the equestrian arts, awe inspiring acrobatics and high-tech theatrical effects. In the coming weeks the Scottsdale skyline will transform as the 10-story White Big Top and 8 additional tents that comprise the Cavalia Odysseo village are erected. Under the pristine and luxurious tent, a dream-like world will transport audiences around the world as 53 horses and an international cast of 50 artists play and demonstrate their intimate bond. The 15,000 square-foot stage features a real carousel and a magically appearing 80,000 gallon lake in front of a stunning video backdrop the size of 3 IMAX screens. Cavalia Odysseo is a two-hour dream that will move the heart and touch the soul.
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Audiences do not need to know anything about horses or riding to enjoy Cavalia Odysseo. From the start
of the show, the horses capture the heart. Ten horses freely play on stage by having a pleasurable roll on the ground or mischievously tease one another with playful nips to the back. The show builds through a variety of equestrian numbers including jumping, dressage, carousel, trick, stunt, Roman and Cossack riding. Acrobats and aerialists thrill the crowd with their high speed flipping, bouncing and flying. An acrobatic troupe from West Africa’s Guinea flips so fast that the eye can barely keep up with them. Just as amazing are the acrobats on urban stilts who take part in a joyous, obstacle-jumping competition with both the Guineans and horses, and the graceful aerialists who, like angels, fly above the stage in a gorgeous silks number. The original production of Cavalia has been touring the world since 2003. In 2009, Phoenix audiences and critics welcomed the show to Scottsdale for a multiple week run. The company’s second offering Cavalia Odysseo began touring the world in the fall of 2011 and has visited Quebec, Miami, Atlanta, Toronto and Monterrey, Mexico.
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EMPLOYEES AND PHOENIX ●● It takes 80 Cavalia Odysseo employees to set up and tear down the show. ●● There are 120 full-time employees working as artists, in the stables or behind the scenes. They are from Canada, the United States, Europe (France, Spain, England, and Poland), Africa (Guinea) and South America (Brazil). ●● Cavalia employs 200 locally hired people to assist in the set up and tear down of the show, work in the box office, kitchen, concessions, parking and front of house. ●● Cavalia stimulates the local economy through the purchase of machinery, stone, dirt, sand, diesel, office furniture, food for the audience, employees and horses. Employee housing and construction equipment are rented.
FACTS ABOUT THE WHITE BIG TOP ●● It is 110 feet tall, the size of a 10 story building. ●● Covering an area more than 47,000 square feet, the White Big Top is 272 feet long by 174 feet wide. ●● Under the White Big Top is the stage, a lobby, a gift shop and food stands. ●● Seating capacity for 2,000 people. ●● The stage is approximately 2,700 square feet. ●● The stage – including two mountains – is made of 10,000 tons of stones, dirt and sand. ●● An underground water system is built to flood 80,000 gallons of water onto the stage for the finale. After the show it takes 15 minutes to drain the water. ●● The high-definition backdrop is the size of 3 IMAX screens. ●● The technical grid supports 80 tons. ●● Air conditioning and heat are available. ●● Twenty trucks are needed to transport the White Big Top.
ASSEMBLY OF THE WHITE BIG TOP ●● There are 2 arches that support the White Big Top. Each arch consists of 8 sections that are 8 feet wide by 30 feet long. Once continued on Page 34...
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assembled, each arch is 89 feet high by 203 feet long. ●● A locally rented 250 ton crane raises each arch. ●● To support the weight of the canvas and technical equipment, four 110 foot tall masts are erected. ●● Sixteen pieces of canvas are laced together into one piece that measures 18,000 square feet. Thirty motors are needed to raise it onto the White Big Top.
THE CAVALIA ODYSSEO VILLAGE ●● Connections to local water, electrical and sewer services are installed in each show location. Fully functioning, portable bathrooms are rented locally. ●● There will be 9 tents total: ●● The White Big Top is where the performance is held. ●● The Stables are home to 53 horses.
●● The canvas is held in place by 1,310 one-meter long stakes holding down the 250 anchor plates.
●● The Grooming tent is like a beauty shop for the horses with shower stalls, grooming tools and a blacksmith.
●● The length of all the steel cable used to attach the structure to the ground is equal to 3.6 miles.
●● The Warm Up and Artistic tent includes a rehearsal arena for the horses, riders and
●● The side walls of the White Big Top are assembled with 166 poles.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S ‘DRALION’ November 28th – December 2nd at US Airways Center Seven Performances Only / Tickets for General Public On Sale Now! Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that Dralion will be performing in Phoenix from November 28 – December 2, 2012 at US Airways Center for seven performances only. Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion (pronounced “Dralee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its neverending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a
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human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved. Show Schedule (November 28 – December 2, 2012): • Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, December 1 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, December 2 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Ticket Information: • Adults: From $40 to $80 • Children (12 & under): From $32 to $65 • Military, Seniors & Students: From $36 to $67.50 A limited number of Premium and Front Row tickets are also available for all performances. For show and ticket information, please visit www. cirquedusoleil.com/dralion. Tickets
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acrobats as well as wardrobe and makeup areas. ●● The Rendez-Vous VIP tent is an exclusive area where RendezVous VIP ticket holders enjoy dinner and an all-inclusive bar before the show as well as dessert and coffee during intermission. After the show there is an opportunity to take a photo with the artists and a private tour of the stables. ●● The Horse Lovers VIP tent is an exclusive area for Horse Lovers VIP ticket holders to enjoy dinner and an allinclusive bar before the
for Dralion for the general public will be available at www.cirquedusoleil.
show as well as dessert and coffee during intermission. There is a private after-the show tour of the stables. ●● There are 2 auxiliary kitchens attached to the Rendez-Vous VIP and Horse Lovers VIP tents. ●● An employee cafeteria with catered meals daily.
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R I N G S I N T H E H O L I D AY S Celebrate the Season with John Waters, The Romeros and Sister’s Christmas Catechism Holiday Jewelry Sale, December 7–8 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the holidays with three special shows, starting with a concert of classic Christmas music by the legendary guitar quartet The Romeros with Massimo Paris and Concerto Málaga on Friday, Dec. 7. Cult filmmaker John Waters will perform his adults-only Christmas extravaganzaon Saturday, Dec. 8, and, returning by popular demand, Patti Hannon will star in Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold for a limited engagement Dec. 18–23. Tickets are available online at ScottsdalePerformingArts. org or through (480) 499-TKTS (8587).
The Romeros Dec. 7th 8 p.m. Known as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros are a veritable institution in the world of classical music who have endeared themselves to music lovers of all nationalities. Joining with the acclaimed Spanish chamber ensemble Concerto Málaga, they celebrate the holiday season performing selections from Handel’s The Messiah, Ave Maria and classic Christmas carols.
critically acclaimed one-man show, he cruises into town on his sleigh full of smut spreading yuletide cheer and lunacy. Placing the ‘X’ firmly in X-Mas, Waters shares some of his favorite holiday traditions, from his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts to his religious fanaticism for Santa Claus and an unhealthy love of real-life holiday
At each performance of Sister’s Christmas Catechism, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts volunteers will be selling handmade ceramic bowls created by local students as part of The Empty Bowls Project, an international effort to fight hunger. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino Food Bank. Holiday Jewelry Sale
horror stories. Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold A John Waters Christmas
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Dec. 8th 8 p.m. Affectionately known as ‘The Pope of Trash,’ John Waters is the director of the classic cult movies Pink Flamingos, Polyester and Hairspray, as well as the author of the 2010 best-selling book Role Models. In this heartfelt and
Returning for its seventh season, Sister’s Christmas Catechism stars Patti Hannon as Sister, the tart-tongued, ruler-wielding Catholic nun. In an unusually jolly mood, Sister directs her Christmas choir in a reboot ofJingle Bells and offers her students a history lesson about the Nativity before asking for their help to solve the greatest holiday caper ever – who stole the gold that those three wise men gave to Baby Jesus? Sister’s Christmas Catechism was written by Maripat Donovan, the creator of the popular Late Nite Catechism comedies, with Jane Morris and Marc Silvia. A sinfully funny
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Dec. 7th 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 8th 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Just in time for holiday shopping, the award-winning Stores at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) offer 10 percent off artist-made jewelry on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7–8. The sale includes a variety of creative, hand-crafted works for every budget, from affordable, everyday designs to precious, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. The Stores are particularly known for jewelry made from innovative materials, including repurposed watch parts, inlaid copper resin, sterling silver and concrete, wirewrapped beads, glass crystals, hammered aluminum, gold with pearls and more. Shoppers also will enjoy hot apple cider, refreshments, entertainment and other surprises throughout the sale. All sales are tax-free and support the programs of the nonprofit Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and SMoCA. For more information, contact (480) 874-4644. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org (480) 499-TKTS (8587)
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Celebrate The Season With The Arts! By Randy Montgomery Black Friday is over and you have finished your shopping after having spent twelve hours waiting in the cold for that door-buster flat-screen. You can now devote time over the next few weeks partaking in the arts. Local organizations have a full line-up of plays, concerts, festivals and events to enjoy this holiday season. Grab a sweater and head out to Phoenix Zoo for Zoo Lights (through January 6). The zoo is decked out with tens of thousands of lights. Don’t
miss the new “Music in Motion” show in and around the lake, featuring “Wizards in Winter” by the TransSiberian Orchestra, synchronized to 15, 000 lights including a dozen 12-foot tall floating light tubes, 26 dancing trees and six 3D giant butterflies. Two 10-foot tall wizards create an electric “snow” with a wave of their wands, In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials; the legendary Donny and Marie invite you and your family to join them to celebrate the
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A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2012 Two different locations 2pm Curtain
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Dec. 1 - 2pm at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center 33606 N. 60th Street, Winter N.2011 Scottsdale/Carefree MEM & CO, www.azdance.org guest artists Info/Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com Friday, Saturday & Sunday 480-215-1916 November 25-27 Orpheum
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joy of the season in true Osmond fashion. The iconic pair share the spotlight for the first time together at ASU Gammage with Donny and Marie - Christmas in Arizona (November 27 - December 2). The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (November 29 - December 9) performed by East Valley Children’s Theatre tells the story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant. They are faced with casting the Herdman kids (probably the most inventively awful kids in history). Mayhem and fun collide when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story head-on. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see the award-winning group Manhattan Transfer (November 29 - 30), one of the most notable jazz vocal ensembles in music history. Their holiday show comes to MIM (Musical Instrument Museum). Fountain Hills Community Theatre’s Christmas Jukebox (November 30 – December 23) is a one-of-a-kind holiday musical where audience members who arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain, are invited to select their favorites from over 100 of the greatest holiday songs ever written.
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more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of white twinkle lights put you in the holiday spirit. The sounds of hand bells ringing and Dickens Carolers singing remind you of what the season is all about.
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Now in its 35th year, Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches de las Luminarias (November 30 December 30), is one of the Valley’s longest running and most unique holiday events. The soft glow from
Tempe Festival of the Arts (November 30 - December 2) will showcase than 400 artist booths lining Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience. Enjoy live music, street performers, vendors and sponsor exhibits. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales, plus enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales. Visit Downtown Phoenix’s Heritage and Science Park for Christkindlmarkt (December 1). Experience a traditional German Christmas market, German, Austrian and Swiss cuisine, vendors, artisans with merchandise such as toys and ornaments and entertainment. Center Dance Ensemble presents Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen (December 1 - 16). This magical retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic is set to music by Sergei Prokofiev and has become a holiday favorite. Dance fans will also enjoy A Joyous Christmas presented to you by the dancers of AZ Dance Group at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center (December 1) and at Paradise Valley Community College (December 2). What holiday would be complete without good ‘ole Scrooge? TheaterWorks A Christmas Carol (December 1 - 23) is a music infused production, featuring an energetic cast of dazzling costumes, entertaining songs, and delightfully spooky ghosts.
Messiah Handel’s
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Cirque Dreams: Holidaze features an international cast of over 30 multitalented and brilliantly costumed artists. See gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.
The Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake (December 8) lights up the night. Be dazzled at the Valley’s most unique holiday event featuring dozens of festively lighted boats of all sizes. A firework show and an appearance by Santa Claus complete the night. While in Dowtown Tempe, enjoy the beauty of the holiday season amid the glittering lights of the Mill Avenue District.
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The production comes to Mesa Arts Center (December 4 - 5) and to the Orpheum Theatre (December 6 - 9).
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Each year Ballet Arizona rings in the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker (December 7 - 24). Dancing toys, mischievous mice, waltzing flowers and sparkling snowflakes dance to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score performed by The Phoenix Symphony. This holiday classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure.
Continue the cheer through the end of the month at Holidays at the Heard (December 26 - 31). Exciting performances and artist demonstrations introduce visitors to traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art throughout the week. Burn off the food you ate over Thanksgiving and support the arts in the process. Luminaria 5k Run, Walk and Kids Dash presented by Desert Foothills Theatre (Dec 1) is a road course that runs along quiet desert streets in Cave Creek. Proceeds from the candle-lit holiday course benefits the theater and Hayley’s
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BMT Buddies. There will be live entertainment at the start/finish area and singers along the course. Look for the Christmas lighting and other new additions to the event! The following pages of AZ Weekly Magazine’s Holiday Arts Preview contain even more festive activities. Please note: dates shown reflect the start and end date of the production and/or event and not the exact days available to the public. Please check each organization’s website for specific dates and times.
Arts For The “Little Elves” In Your Family
Pat O’Flynn is a having a wee bit of trouble in the magic department, in The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre’s The Leprechaun and the Reindeer (December 5 - 23). He travels all the way to the North Pole to look for a job in this heart-warming show. There he makes friends with a baby reindeer. TheaterWorks’ The Velveteen Rabbit (December 7 - 23) is based on the enchanting novel by Margaret Williams, about a boy and his stuffed rabbit’s quest to be real the play features original puppets combined with live actors to create a magical experience. Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre stages its own production of A Christmas Carol (December 7 -16).
Introduce the little ones to the world of the arts this holiday season. The following events were designed for elves (of all ages). When Junie B. Jones draws tattletale May’s name for the Secret Santa giveaway at school, she hatches a plan to leave her nemesis with a stinky lump of coal. Based on Barbara Park’s bestselling books, the holiday hijinks of Childsplay’s Junie B. in Jungle Bells, Batman Smells (through December 23) will keep you laughing. Valley Youth Theatre’s A Winniethe-Pooh Christmas Tail (through
December 23) has been delighting Valley families for 17 years. Join Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood for a celebration of sharing and caring. Phoenix Symphony’s Family Holiday Celebration (December 1) features timeless classics and favorite yuletide tunes performed under the baton of Resident Conductor Joseph Young. Enjoy Howard Blake’s stunning soundtrack to The Snowman while the animated classic film plays above. Have a blast with the popular holiday sing-along!
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Stop by the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa and drop off Letters to Santa. In the resort’s lobby, find a red mailbox and special letter writing station. With each note mailed, a donation is made to help wishes come true for others. While at the resort, enjoy a “Holiday Tea,” marshmallow roasting and see the lights.
Laughing Around the Christmas Tree If the stress of holiday shopping, visiting in-laws and hours of cooking have your anxiety on over-time, head out to the theatre for a laugh! Have you ever wondered what happened to Ebenezer Scrooge after his visit from the three Spirits? In Silver Star Playhouse’s A Christmas
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THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Arizona’s Holiday Tradition Sparkles In Symphony Hall December 7th - 24th The holiday season is just around the corner and Ballet Arizona is proud to announce their 33rd year of The Nutcracker performances, choreographed by renowned Artistic Director Ib Andersen. The Nutcracker will run from December 7-24 for a total of nineteen performances, with afternoon and evening shows at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St in downtown Phoenix. Nourish your holiday spirit with visions of sugarplum fairies, handsome princes, courageous soldiers, and childlike wonder. Ballet Arizona will bring Arizona its most joyous holiday gift, Ib Andersen’s breathtaking production of The Nutcracker. The beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. She encounters the frightful Mouse King before embarking on a wondrous journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Children of all ages will marvel at the magic of this sumptuous production with its magnificent sets, high energy dancing and many special effects. Year after year, The Nutcracker brings families together for the holidays! 45 minutes before each performance of The Nutcracker, guests are invited to the Symphony Hall lobby for preshow events including storytelling and photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy beneath Ballet Arizona’s 20 foot Christmas Tree, hung with decorated toe shoes. Hot cocoa and cookies are available for purchase.
Tickets for The Nutcracker start at $26 and are available through Ballet Arizona’s Box Office at (602) 381-1096, Ticketmaster or online at www.balletaz.org. Discounts for seniors and students and groups of 10 or more are available through the Box Office. Some interesting facts from this season’s The Nutcracker performances: ●● There are 260 costumes in The Nutcracker, requiring more than 6,500 yards of fabric. A tutu alone takes 12 yards of material and 60 hours to produce. ●● Over 100,000 Austrian Swarovski crystals make the spectacular Snow Scene sparkle. ●● Nutcracker scenic elements including sets, lights, costumes and special effects require four tractor trailers and two 24-foot trucks bring sets, lights, and special effects to Symphony Hall. ●● The Mouse King is over 9 feet tall with his crown. ●● During the run of The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona female dancers will use over 300 pairs of pointe shoes. Pointe shoes are custom made and cost over $90 a pair. Most pairs of shoes last one performance. ●● Costume department personnel will wash about 125 loads of laundry during the run of The Nutcracker. ●● The production uses 25 different backdrops. The Nutcracker is presented by SCF, Arizona.
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Carol Part 2 (November 29 - December 27), you’ll find out in the greatest sequel that was NEVER told… until now! With hilarious comedy, heartwarming holiday music, and some funny twists and turns, it will take another three Spirits to make things right.
GILBERT ART WALK Every 1st & 3rd Saturday! 10am to 2pm
Lunch Time Theater at Herberger Theater Center features The Silver Belles Semi Professional Holiday Tour (December 4 - 20). The lollapalooza of all holiday gigs has finally become a reality for the Silver Belles. The thrill is on as the ladies anticipate their Holiday Show performance at the world famous Radio City Music Hall. It’s the best ever dream come true or a nightmare about to unfold.
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A Bloody Mary Christmas at Space 55 (November 30 - December 15) is the most irreverent and bawdy Christmas musical ever produced. Retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink themselves silly as they fight to keep from losing their Sun City condo to a heartless homeowner’s association on Christmas
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Eve. This show is not appropriate for children. Theatre Artists Studio’s Twist of the Magi (November 30 - December 15) invites you to watch this classic tale of holiday love and generosity as it unfolds through a series of comic twists and turns. O’Henry’s heroine, Della, trades her beautiful hair to buy a Christmas gift for her devoted young husband. Tortured by seller’s remorse, Della befriends an unlikely Yiddish Yenta, and the two women embark on a series of zany adventures to attempt to recover the lost locks.
December 26-31 Zoppé-An Italian Family Circus . . . . . . . . . . .Times Vary
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Zoppé-An Italian Family Circus . . . . . . . . . . .Times Vary New Directions Veterans Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8pm DRUMLINE LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7pm An Evening with Cesar Millan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8pm The Gentleman Doc Holliday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3pm
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In an unusually jolly mood, Sister teaches her students the story of the Nativity and asks for their help to solve the greatest Christmas caper ever; who swiped the gold that those three wise men gave to the Baby Jesus? Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold is performed at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (December 18 - 23). When the family arrives to celebrate the holidays, Steve is thrown together with all of his dysfunctional family members in a riotous celebration of the holiday season. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Home for the Holidays at Herberger Theater Center (December 19 January 20) invites you to attend holiday a dinner at Grandma’s where, if you’re under 55, you sit at the children’s table, and thirty-five over-fed people share one toilet! 7 Minutes Under the Mistletoe: 2012 at Space 55 (December 22) delivers random, raucous assortments of music, mayhem and merriment as it delivers diverse acts, each of which has seven minutes to do whatever it is they do. Intended for adult audiences. Escape to the candy-cane forest and take a well-deserved break from all the holiday hoopla at Queen Creek Performing Arts Center’s Elfish Event (December 22). Enjoy fun activities with while laughing your way through the silliest holiday move, Elf. Top off the evening with an elf dressing contest, burping contest, coloring/ crafts booth, hot chocolate and cookies, and more!
Classic and New Theatrical Presents
‘S Wonderful at Phoenix Theatre (December 12 - January 6), features five mini-musicals inspired by episodes from the Gershwins’ own lives. Melodies move us from the 1920s in New York City, on to Paris in the 1930s, Hollywood in the ‘40s, New Orleans in the ‘50s and ends in present day.
From classic tales to new works of fiction, there is something for everyone this holiday season on Valley stages.
Don Bluth directs Southwest Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol (through December 22). Don’t miss the adventures of Scrooge as he is visited by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Musical Theatre of Anthem stages their own version of the holiday classic (December 13-15) at Boulder Creek High School. For those in Central Phoenix, head over to Grand Canyon University’s Ethington Theatre for Amlin Gray’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (November 30 December 2).
a holiday CD. In this one night, in this one session, paths and roads taken are revealed as their music lifts their story to monumental heights and a stunning conclusion.
Copperstar Repertory Company presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (December 21 - 29) at Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming Broadway adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs including “Blue Skies”, “I Love A Piano”, “How Deep Is the Ocean” and “White Christmas”.
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Ghostlight Theatre’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (December 14 - 21) at Sunago Recreation Park hilariously tells the story of delinquent children that threaten to disrupt a church’s Christmas pageant.
Ballet Etudes’ 26th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker comes to Chandler Center for the Arts (November 30 - December 2) and Mesa Arts Center (December 14 - 16). Let Clara’s magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with paired with Tchaikovsky’s original score. Southwest Youth Ballet Theater brings the favorite holiday story The Nutcracker Ballet to life (December 14 -15), accompanied by the Chandler Symphony at Higley Center for the Performing Arts. In Black Theatre Troupe’s world premiere musical For Such a Time As This (December 7 -16), meet Sisters of Faith who had once been one of the country’s most dynamic gospel groups. They have reunited to record
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December 8-16 Spirit of Christmas Chandler Center for the Arts December 9 A Holiday Jazz Celebration with Marty Ashby MIM December 10 Spirit of the Season Herberger Theater CenterStage West
Amber Robins as the Snow Queen – Photo by Tim Fuller
Our magical retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev has become a “don’t miss” Valley holiday tradition for the entire family. Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. in Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street, Downtown Phoenix $23.50 for adults | $18.50 for seniors | $9.50 for students all plus box office fees 602-252-8497 or www.herbergertheater.org
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December 16, 2012 at Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts The Canadian Tenors Christmas Experience the magic of the season as the Tenors share Christmas favorites and some of their biggest hits. With a blend of new and classic carols from their debut holiday album, these four gifted vocalists offer a memorable evening of stunning voices, charming humor and powerful music. Listings December 2 The Colburn Orchestra Valley Vista Performing Arts Center
December 10 - 11 An Irish Christmas in America MIM December 11 Choir and Band Holiday Concert Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts December 13 KLOVE Presents: Acoustic Christmas Tour GCU Arena December 16 Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas MIM
December 21 Lakeshore Jazz Series:Bob Ravenscroft Christmas Concert Tempe Center for the Arts December 23 A Victorian Christmas with John Doan Higley Center for the Performing Arts
Holiday Concerts and Performances Arizona Masterworks Chorale December 15 - American Lutheran Church, Sun City December 16 - Faith Lutheran Church, Phoenix Grand Canyon Performing Arts Phoenix Metropolitan Men’s Chorus presents FIRE & ICE Sing Down The Stars December 14 - John Paul Theatre at Phoenix College December 15 - John Paul Theatre at
Phoenix College December 16 - John Paul Theatre at Phoenix College Orpheus Male Chorus presents Holidays with Orpheus December 2 - American Lutheran Church, Sun City December 4 - Velda Rose United Methodist Church, Mesa December 9 - Camelback Bible Church, Paradise Valley
Phoenix Opera presents Hallelujah - A Musical Celebration for the Holidays December 8 - All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, Sun City
Phoenix Children’s Chorus December 7 - Higley Center for the Performing Arts
Phoenix Boys Choir presents Yuletide Musciale New songs, traditional hymns and seasonal favorites. The enactment of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas is back complete with elves, reindeer and a sprinkling of new twists. Part of this musical holiday celebration includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s Lobe den Herrn, a classical introduction to the holiday season. December 14 - Shadow Rock, Phoenix December 15 - St. Theresa Catholic Church, Phoenix
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Phoenix Opera presents Deck The Halls December 6 - Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler December 21 - Mesa Arts Center
December 16 - Chaparral Christian Church, Scottsdale December 17 - American Lutheran Church, Sun City December 21 - Virginia G. Piper Performing Arts Center at Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix
Phoenix Chorale presents Gaudete! A Chorale Christmas December 20 - Brophy Chapel, Phoenix December 21 - Brophy Chapel Phoenix December 22 - American Lutheran Church, Sun City December 22 - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix December 23 - Christ Church of the Ascension Paradise Valley Phoenix Girls Chorus Holiday Pops Concert “Cool Yule” December 15 - Central High School Auditorium, Phoenix
Phoenix Opera presents – Buon Natale December 10 - Tutti Santi, Scottsdale December 11 - Tutti Santi, Scottsdale Phoenix Symphony presents Holiday Pops Resident Conductor Joseph Young leads The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus in a festive, one-of-a-kind concert tradition that is guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the season. November 30 - Symphony Hall, Phoenix December 1 - Symphony Hall, Phoenix December 2 - Symphony Hall, Phoenix
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December 21 Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks: Holidaze in Hicksville MIM
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Cavalia is a fresh mix of equestrian and performing arts, multimedia and special effects. Conceived by Normand Latourelle and often labelled an equestrian ballet, Cavalia is a spectacular and moving tribute to the relationship between men and horses throughout history, a dream of freedom, cooperation and harmony. In a fairy tale setting filled with poetry and emotion, the show innovatively integrates acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts, live music and equestrian arts. Under the White Big Top, a 50-metre stage permits the horses to express themselves in all their splendour, nobility and strength, often completely free.
Dralion Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil: Dralion continues in the tradition of Cirque with its acrobatics and Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 awe-inspiring performances. Watch the US Airways Center elements of East and West blend together Phoenix, AZ in spectacular fashion!
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The Phoenix Tequila Fest, established in 2009, is a unique event for Food & Beverage professionals and tequila enthusiasts. All day tastings and sampling of the world’s finest Tequilas.Come and experience continuous Live Entertainment, sampling booths featuring, numerous Tequila brands, distilleries, and varietals, and tasting instructions. Valley’s top bartenders and mixologists to compete in the Annual Phoenix Tequila Fest Margarita Challenge. Tequila experts and mixologists showcase hot trends in tequila. Finally, Tequila distillers/agave farmers share how agave is grown, harvested, roasted, fermented, distilled and aged in fine wood barrels to create the various expressions and flavors of tequila.
Born from humble roots, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has grown into a top-tier bowl game that is a source of pride for all Arizonans. This year marks the 42nd Annual Fiesta Bowl and although the bowl has grown into a nationally recognized name over the past 42 years, the spirit of the bowl has remained true to its roots. Each year two of the best teams in college football meet at University of Phoenix Stadium to determine who will be named the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Champion. Since the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was moved to the University of Phoenix Stadium in 2007, four of the six games have been determined by less than a touchdown, and 24 Fiesta Bowl team records have been broken.
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Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Dec. 4 - Dec. 5 Mesa, AZ
The Addams Family
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Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to your hometown!
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Phoenix Symphony presents Handel’s Messiah The holiday tradition continues as The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus, led by Virginia G. Piper Music Director Michael Christie, perform in churches and venues throughout the Valley. December 7 - Grand Canyon University (special performance w/ highlights), Phoenix December 12 - Piper Auditorium Xavier Prep, Phoenix December 13 - Scottsdale Center for the Arts December 14 - Ikeda Theatre Mesa Arts Center December 15 - Camelback SDA Church, Phoenix December 16 - Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale
Sonoran Desert Chorale presents Rejoice! Hodie! December 8 - First United Methodist, Mesa December 9 - Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley West Valley Chorale presents The Beginnings of Joy - A Christmas Concert December 6 - Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, Sun City West December 11 - Faith Presbyterian Church, Sun City
Other Season Events If you need a break from Christmas carols, jolly old men in red suits and grumpy Scrooges, then there are still plenty of ways to enjoy a night out on the town.
Friday, December 7th 5:30 – 9:00pm Looking for a little magic? Seek no more. Arizona Science Center brings you A Magical Adult’s Night Out Friday,
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Arizona Theatre Company’s Lombardi (through December 2) is the hit Broadway play exploreing Vince Lombardi’s relationship with his wife, Marie, and three of his legendary players during a pivotal week in 1965. Cirque du Soleil: Dralion (November 28 – December 2) at US Airways Center fuses the 3,000 year-old
ProMusica presents Joyous Noel December 15 - Boulder Creek High
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tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil. Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.
School Performing Arts Center December 16 - Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center
Dec. 7th from 5:30-9 p.m.! The first Friday of each month, the Center features a local DJ, rolls out the cash bar and offers FREE admission to all four floors of hands-on science, to anyone 18+, including admission to a ‘BestOf Phoenix’ award-winning lecture series in the IMAX ® Theater (seating is limited and granted on a first-come, first-serve basis). December’s topic delves into the neuroscience of illusion with
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Professor Michael McBeath, known for his work on navigational strategies used by baseball players, animals, and robots. This month only, guests are invited to attend an exclusive performance in the Dorrance Planetarium. Be astounded by mentalist Craig Anthony, whose work has been showcased on Jay Leno and The Ellen Show, and magician Richard Steele, who’s known for his interactive performances. Just
Wolves by Steve Yockey (November 30 - December 16) presented by
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Arizona Broadway Theatre’s Annie (through December 30) follows the adventures of a spunky, Depression-era orphan and her escape from an orphanage and the wicked Miss Hannigan to a new life with Daddy Warbucks. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents ARTrageous, Starring Bernadette Peters (December 1). Throughout her illustrious career, Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and screen. An artist with amazing versatility, she also has become known as one of the foremost interpreters of the songs of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim. Warren Miller Entertainment brings you its 63rd film, Flow State at the Herberger Theater Center (December 6). You won’t see ski or snowboard action of this magnitude anywhere else. The Phoenix Invitational Brewers Festival (December 7 - 8) at Heritage Square is an opportunity to provide the Arizona craft beer scene and the City of Phoenix with a signature event to help generate awareness of our developing craft beer culture.
Phoenix Center for the Arts is home to the inaugural Phoenix Festival of the Arts (December 7 - 9) with over 65 Performing Artists/Groups/ Bands/Organizations and more than 80 performances, a beer and wine garden, temporary community murals and a variety of food trucks, vendors and a Kidz Korner. See Desert Dance Theatre perform dances from its current repertory as well as repertory from Crossroads Performance Group and Step’s Junk Funk.
Cavalia Odysseo at Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101 (December 19 January 6) is a theatrical experience, an ode to horse and man that marries the equestrian arts, awe inspiring acrobatics and high-tech theatrical effects. Set under a 38-meter tall White Big Top, audiences will be transported around the world as more than 50 horses and an international cast play and demonstrate their intimate bond. The stage features a real carousel and a magically appearing lake in front of a stunning video backdrop the size of three IMAX screens. Odysseo is a twohour dream that will move the heart and touch the soul. In Old-World Italian tradition, the Zoppé An Italian Family Circus at Chandler Center for the Arts (December 26 - January 5) welcomes you into their intimate 500-seat tent for a one-ring circus. The show is propelled by a central story featuring acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and audience participation. The film Rocky Mountain Express at Arizona Science Center (ongoing) propels audiences on an exhilarating journey deep into the Rockies along steep cliff edges, spiraling tunnels and through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on earth.
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Meshell Ndegeocello: “A Dedication to Nina Simone”
Thursday, December 6 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50–$35.50 American singer-songwriter with music influenced by funk, soul ,hip-hop, reaggae, R&B, rock, and jazz
A Holiday Jazz Celebration with Marty Ashby and Friends
Sunday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $29.50–$37.50 Featuring traditional holiday favorites and jazz classics
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Stray Cat Theatre tells the story of Ben and Jack; two young men with their own way of surviving the perils of modern life. But when their shared psychosis fills up their very small apartment in the big city, things get messy.
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Tickets: $125.00 each ($75 is tax deductible) A festive evening of food, drinks, and holiday jazz in the acoustically superb MIM Music Theater.
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Gilbert Art Walk is located at Water Tower Plaza and is a place for artists to bring their best visual art forms for exhibition and sale. Laughter is the Best Medicine so Take a Dose and See the ALL NEW “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home for the Holidays” They Came From Outer Space: The Exhibit at the Challenger Space Center features a remarkable collection of authentic rocks from space, many of them found while filming the awardwinning television adventure series Meteorite Men. Neil Simon’s comedy The Last of the Red Hot Lovers at Scottsdale Desert Stages (through January 13) serves up another playhouse triumph. Barney Cashman, a middle-aged married man, undergoes a lustful mid-life crisis and attempts to take part in a sexual revolution before it is too late. Get out adn take a stroll through Downtown Gilbert (December 1 and 15) while appreciating the arts. The
Fogel’s struggles to get home for the holidays. While trapped in the airport, Fogelgoes through the hilarious craziness of dealing with the bureaucracy and the challenges in handling hysterical phone calls from his family. In a wonderfully funny performance. Fogeltackles the holidays, his adolescence, mixed marriage, exwives, dogs, cats, dieting and dozens of other uproarious and endless relatable situations each performed with dialects and wacky sound effects that only add to the hilarity of each story.
The time of year when families gather for reunions, dinners and parties also means the funniest family function around. Peter Fogel arrives in Phoenix for five weeks inthe all new “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home for the Holidays!,” Dec. 19, 2012 to Jan. 20, 2013 at the Herberger Theater Center, And then there’s the holiday dinner at 222 E. Monroe. Grandma’s where, if you’re under 55, you’re allowed to sit at the children’s The comedy chaos continues in this table; 35 over-fed people, one bathroom and no plunger. critically acclaimed sequel to Steve Solomon’s original, three-time Ticket prices range from $39.50 award-winning hit, “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in (balcony) to $45.50 (orchestra/ mezzanine) for Wednesday and Therapy.” Thursday performances and $43.50 Directed by Andrew Rogow, this (balcony) to $49.50 (orchestra/ hilarious one-man show follows mezzanine) for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances. Additional fees may apply. Wednesday performances are at 2 and 7 p.m.; Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 5:30 p.m. There is only a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, Jan. 20. Tickets are on sale at the Herberger Theater Box Office, (602) 252-8497 or www. herberbergertheater.org. For group sales, call 1-888-264-1788. Theatre Artists Studio presents the World Premiere of Twist of the Magi A holiday farce with music staged as a “live” 1947 radio broadcast
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Prima Donna, a jealous Italian femme fatale and a host of other hilarious characters. Watch this classic tale of holiday love and generosity as it unfolds through a series of comic twists and turns. Be a part of the studio audience as O’Henry’s heroine, Della, trades her beautiful hair to buy a Christmas gift for her devoted young husband. Tortured by seller’s remorse, Della befriends an unlikely Yiddish Yenta, and the two women embark on a series of zany adventures to attempt to recover the lost locks. Twist of the Magi is musically complimented by the “Twisted Sisters”, a trio of talented tunesters a la the Andrews Sisters, who will entertain the audience with songs from the 40s and holiday favorites, and perform radio ads of the era. Musical direction and piano accompaniment is provided by Andrea Jill Higgins, a veteran Valley musical director and composer of last season’s popular production of the original musical, Babe, An Olympian Musical. Theatre Artists Studio presents Twist of the Magi, a family show suitable for audience members age 10 and above, from November 30 through December 16. Performances run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 General Admission, $10 for students age 25 and under and $15 for groups of 10 or more, seniors age 65 and over and members of the military (both active and retired). To obtain tickets, call 602765-0120 or visit www.thestudiophx. org. Phoenix Boys Choir Presents Yuletide Musicale Holiday Concert Celebrate the holiday season with the Phoenix Boys Choir at the holiday concert “Yuletide Muiscale” running December 14 – 17 & 21, 2012 at locations across the Valley. Artistic Director, Georg Stangelberger brings together new songs, traditional hymns and seasonal favorites. The enactment of ‘Twas The Night Before
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Christmas is back complete with elves, reindeer and a sprinkling of new twists. Part of this musical holiday celebration includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s Lobe den Herrn, a classical introduction to the holiday season. Share the season with the whole family!
Advance Tickets: $27/preferred, $22/general admission, $17/ seniors, youth (12 & under). All tickets $25 at the door. The choir performs under the direction of Artistic Director, Georg Stangelberger and with the accompaniment of Dr. Dian Baker.
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Center Dance Ensemble presents Frances Smith Cohen’s SNOW QUEEN
Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm Shadow Rock (12861 N. 8th Ave., Phoenix) Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm St. Theresa Catholic Church (5045 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix) Sunday, December 16 at 5:00pm Chaparral Christian Church (6451 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale) Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm American Lutheran Church (17200 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City)
Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Center Dance Ensemble’s magical retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev has become a “don’t-miss” Valley holiday tradition for the entire family. Magic and adventure highlight this modern dance ballet, in a story of the triumph of love over evil, with the wicked queen, the hilarious robbers, the frightening Snow Beastie and the invincible heroine Gerta. This concert is presented by funding from The Arizona Republic, John C. Lincoln Health Network, American Express, Northern Trust, Polsinelli Shughart, Barrow Neurosurgical Association, Donovan’s Steak & Chop House, Exodyne, Inc., and Wells Fargo. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixboyschoir. org or call (602) 264-5328 x21. The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, thereby contributing to the greater Phoenix musical life and enhancing Arizona’s cultural reputation nationally and internationally.
Friday, December 21 at 7:30pm Virginia G. Piper Performing Arts Center at Xavier College Preparatory (4710 North 5th Street, Phoenix)
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$6; and lunch can be purchased or brought in. Call 602-252-8497 or visit www.herbergertheater.org Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Photos by Tim Fuller Amber Robins as the Snow Queen OH WHAT A NIGHT! A Musical Tribute to Franki Valli and The Four Seasons at Mazatzal Hotel and Casino A great gift idea is to purchase tickets to the New Year’s Eve Celebration Party with “OH WHAT A NIGHT” A Musical Tribute to Franki Valli and The Four Seasons, for family and friends. The cost is $50 per person and includes great food, entertainment and fun. Paul Penning, pianist, will play lovely background music starting at 7:00 p.m. Dance until the New Year comes in and enjoy the balloon drops at midnight with a Champagne Toast to the New Year. Walk away with a souvenir glass to remember this special occasion. To make reservation for the New Year’s Eve Party, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529) ext. 1001. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a different kind of style with Scott Hallock and Suzie Kiraly in the Apache Spirits Lounge at Mazatzal Hotel and Casino from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You can enjoy the excitement on the slot floor as the New Year comes rolling in with various upbeat music. Free Souvenir Glasses will be given out at midnight. Enjoy great music and great food at The Grill or venture to Cedar Ridge Restaurant where a tantalizing New Years Eve Buffet awaits you from 4p.m. to 9p.m. Serving Slow roasted Prime Rib, Salmon, Crab Legs and our delicious side dishes accompanied with our soup and salad bar. Top off the meal with our Home Made Signature Desserts. New Years Eve Buffet only $16.95 Children 5 and under eat FREE.
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CATCH THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT MIM “Holiday World Tour” Celebrates an Array of Global Winter Traditions with Live Music, Special Presentations, Seasonal Decorations, and More! From December 6 to January 6, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) will present “Holiday World Tour,” a celebration of the winter holiday season highlighting a broad sampling of the world’s music and cultures. The program, sponsored in part by PetSmart, is a celebration of the season for the entire family. This cultural offering presents live entertainment by local professional musicians and talented students, mini tours and presentations exploring holiday traditions from around the world, holiday-themed menus in the Café at MIM, and spectacular seasonal decorations adorning the museum’s interior. In addition, multiple world-renowned musicians will perform holiday concerts in the acoustically superb MIM Music Theater.
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During “Holiday World Tour,” guests will experience the sights and sounds of annual winter traditions celebrated around the world, including Diwali (India), St. Nicholas Day (Netherlands), community caroling (Ukraine), Winter Solstice (China), Junkanoo (Bahamas), and more! Numerous decorated trees honor the festivities of different countries, and video monitors in the museum galleries will showcase regional traditions. MIM is partnering with several artists to provide authentic representations of specific customs and traditions, such as storyteller and musician Loca Rosa, who will discuss Russian Hanukkah traditions. Community music performances scheduled throughout the monthlong celebration include handbells, carolers, mariachi, keyboards, mechanical music demonstrations, and instrumental and piano concerts of world-music repertoire by young musicians. “Holiday World Tour” programs are free with museum admission. Visit MIM.org for a full schedule.
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MIM is dedicated to hosting exciting and educational experiences for young people year-round, and the holidays are no exception. Parents can drop off their little ones at Elf Camp on December 7. Children will take a special tour of MIM’s galleries, play instruments in the Experience Gallery, listen to a Christmas music performance, make a musical holiday craft, and decorate cookies. While the children are entertained at MIM, parents can finish all of their holiday shopping. Tickets are $25 per child and advanced registration is required. On January 5, MIM will host its first Family Day. Guests will learn about the Christmas Sports and Junkanoo traditions of the Caribbean through crafts, instrument making, storytelling, and mini tours. Family Day activities are free with museum admission. The festivities will also involve the MIM Music Theater, with a selection of holiday concerts. On December 2, the Arizona Opera Up Close Series will present “HolidayFare,” in which resident artists of the Arizona Opera will perform favorite classical and traditional Christmas and Hanukkah songs. On December 9, the third annual “A Holiday Celebration with Marty Ashby” will feature special guests who will provide a “world” look at music of the holiday season. Top Irish musicians, singers, and dancers, including members of Téada, will be at MIM on December 10 and 11 for “An Irish Christmas in America.” The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will celebrate the holidays New Orleans-style with two presentations of their wildly popular holiday show, “Creole Christmas,” on December 16. Finally, join Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks on December 21 for “Holidaze in Hicksville.” Times and ticket prices vary by show. Still searching for the perfect gift for loved ones? The Museum Store at MIM features a unique selection of one-of-a-kind gifts guaranteed to please. Choose from instruments featured in the galleries, such as the popular theremin, thumb piano, or Peruvian pan flute. Shopping for a music lover? The Museum Store has a large collection of CDs, DVDs, and books, including the
The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). Please visit MIM.org or call 480.478.6000 for more information. Arizona Opera Up Close Series: HolidayFare Sunday, December 2 - 2 p.m. Tickets: $32.50–$37.50 Celebrate the holiday season with song! Arizona Opera’s resident artists—Bevin Hill, Laura Wilde, David Margulis, and Thomas Cannon—are sure to please with your favorite classical and traditional Christmas and Hanukkah songs. After the performance, festive refreshments will be served. Elf Camp Friday, December 7 | 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per child Calling all girls and boys on Santa’s Nice List! Spend the evening at MIM getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Little elves will get a special tour of MIM’s galleries, play instruments in the Experience Gallery, and listen to a special performance of Christmas music performed by talented young students of the East Valley Yamaha School of Music. They’ll also have the chance to make a musical holiday craft and decorate Christmas cookies (and eat them, of course!). All activities will be led by MIM staff and trained volunteers. Parents, this is your chance to get some Christmas shopping done! Drop your children off by 5:30 p.m. and pick them up at 8:30 p.m. Children should bring a sack dinner; beverages will be provided. Space is limited so please contact Annabel Rimmer at
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Museum Encounter: Holiday Music with Students from the East Valley Yamaha Music School Friday, December 7 | 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Get in the holiday mood as talented students from the East Valley Yamaha Music School play seasonal selections from around the world on the Yamaha Clavinova. The Clavinova, a digital piano, allows these young artists, ages 4-10, to orchestrate their pieces using the instrument voices with which the music was originally composed. In addition, students will give a short description of the composer and origin of each piece. Museum Encounter: Dr. James Gerber on the Rathke Organ Saturday, December 8 | 1 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission
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Join Dr. James Gerber, music associate for All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Phoenix, to celebrate the season with a short performance on the Rathke “visible” organ. Gerber will play a selection of holiday favorites on this unique instrument. Tis the Season: A Holiday Jazz Celebration
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For the third consecutive year, musical director and producer Marty Ashby will present “A Holiday Celebration.” The program will once again showcase many of the Phoenix area’s finest musicians and, this year, some very special surprise guests. Featuring traditional holiday favorites to jazz classics, this is a program for the whole family.
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will perform “Klezmer Meets Jazz” holiday renditions. Other special guests will include German harmonica and vibes master Hendrik Meurkens and the incomparable vocalist Dennis Rowland.
Enjoy an afternoon with Loca Rosa (or “Wild Rose”) as she performs a wide variety of old-world winter-festival folk songs and fables. Listen as she plays the balalaika (a Russian lute) and other European instruments. Learn Chanukah songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino. Celebrate Russian Christmas, or Rozhdestvo, with Russian carols and learn about old-world winter-solstice lore. A Holiday Jazz Celebration with Marty Ashby Sunday, December 9 - 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50–$37.50
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This family-friendly performance features evocatively-sun Irish and Scottish ballads, lively instrumental tunes and thrilling Irish dancing. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, Scotland and the US bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season! Featuring members of Téada. Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas Sunday, December 16- 6 p.m. & 8
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p.m. Tickets: $42.50–$47.50 (6 p.m.) Tickets: $37.50–$42.50 (8 p.m.) Join the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they celebrate the winter holidays New Orleans-style, with their wildly popular holiday presentation called “Creole Christmas.” This is an annual must-see production for families.
1960s, Hicks has deftly blended elements of swing, jazz, folk, and country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes calls “folk jazz.” The lyrics of his songs range from the simply sublime to the sublimely ridiculous, all presented with his uniquely skewed and inscrutable touch.
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Ever wonder what a big furry costume and a European winter have in common? Join a docent-led mini tour through our Europe Gallery and find out. MIM docents will share insights and fun facts about the instruments and musical traditions in Europe.
Experience the ancient and celebrate Christmas with Bartholomew Faire. With an array of old-world instruments such as the pipe and tabor, harp, lute, Gothic bagpipe, oud, shawm, and hurdy-gurdy, this distinctive ensemble will play Renaissance Christmas music, including selections from the Piae Cantiones and French Noël traditions. Take a step back in time and enjoy an extraordinary Christmas.
Dan Hicks: Holidaze in Hicksville Friday, December 21 - 7 p.m. Tickets: $37.50–$42.50 Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks is truly an American original. Since the early
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The holiday season has certain entertainment staples it just wouldn’t be the holidays without. Among them: Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch … and Ralphie.
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The wide-eyed child who literally dreams of finding a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree – despite the famous warning, “You’ll shoot your eye out” – spends a lot of time in homes at the yuletide, thanks especially to the nowtraditional 24-hour marathon TBS gives “A Christmas Story” from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day. The Jean Shepherd-inspired 1983 comedy made a young
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star of Peter Billingsley, who’s since become quite active behind the cameras. He often teams with close friend Vince Vaughn, having been the director of the movie “Couples Retreat” and an executive producer of such films as “Four Christmases” and the TBS sitcom “Sullivan & Son,” which returns next year for Season 2. Even with all his recent activity, the now-41-year-old Billingsley maintains a warm spot in his heart for “A Christmas Story,” as do so many others. “There’s a very loyal fan base for that movie,” he acknowledges. “Those who like it know it and quote it, and it’s a part of the family tradition of
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Billingsley tends to tune in himself at some point during the TBS marathon. “First of all, I apologize for being in people’s houses for 24 hours,” he says. “Now having ‘Sullivan & Son’ on the network, I feel like I’ve already been in the TBS family for as long as the marathon of ‘A Christmas Story’ has been going, so it’s nice to be doing that job with them. “The movie usually does wind up being on at my house, because we do Christmas with a lot of family and a lot of kids. And they like it, not just because their uncle is in it, but they enjoy it just on that level of being a tradition. It’s been enough years that it seems kind of normal when it’s on the kitchen TV, and you just hear it when you’re walking through to get some more coffee.”
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Holiday Movie Releases “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (Dec. 14)
“Les Miserables” (Dec. 25)
“Jack Reacher” (Dec. 21)
“Parental Guidance” (Dec. 25)
The classic Victor Hugo story of Inspector Javert’s relentless pursuit of desperate thief Jean Valjean is no stranger to the screen, but this is the long-awaited film adaptation of Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s stage musical. Co-star (and newlywed) Anne Hathaway has the perfect movie showcase for the singing ability she’s demonstrated more than once at the Oscars. Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe play the central enemies, with Helena Bonham Carter and Amanda Seyfried also on board.
Any fan of “The Lord of the Rings” has known this is coming, thanks in no small part to the ongoing involvement of director Peter Jackson. This J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired start to another screen trilogy casts Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, who meets and conquers his match in Gollum (“Rings” returnee Andy Serkis) in the course of a fantastic adventure. Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving and Ian McKellen are among other “Rings” alumni back as well.
Tom Cruise had a big Christmas last year with “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” and he and Paramount Pictures are hoping for a repeat with what’s envisioned as the first chapter of a franchise. The title character, created by Lee Child for a book series, is a military-police investigator whose probe of a multiple homicide turns increasingly dangerous. A big ace the film has is oscar-winning director-screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (“The Usual Suspects”).
10:15 p.m. AMC Miracle on 34th Street An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. DECEMBER 25 2:00 p.m. FAM The Santa Clause 2 Santa must get married by Christmas Eve in order to save the holiday and keep his job. EWTN Michael the Visitor Actress Stockard Channing narrates the tale of a poor shoemaker who learns to treasure the gifts of love. 3:00 p.m. HALL Hitched for the Holidays A man and a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective families. TCM King of Kings Orson Welles narrates the story of Jesus including the Sermon on the Mount, the Last Supper, the Passion and the Resurrection. WTBS A Christmas Story In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. Narrated by Jean Shepherd. 3:35 p.m. MAX A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Six years after their last adventure, the infamous stoners reunite on Christmas Eve to find a replacement tree for the one Harold sent up in smoke. 4:00 p.m. FAM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mischievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. COM Bad Santa Two criminals disguise themselves as St. Nick and an elf to rob stores at Christmastime. 5:00 p.m. HALL Matchmaker Santa Stranded during the holidays, a young baker discovers the magic of Christmas and love. WTBS A Christmas Story In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. Narrated by Jean Shepherd. 6:00 p.m. FAM Disney’s A Christmas Carol Animated. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncom-
20th Century Fox has fared extremely well with feel-good family movies at the holidays (“Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “Marley & Me,” etc.), and this comedy has all the elements to continue that tradition for the studio. Front and center is Billy Crystal, who helped shepherd the story of grandparents (played by him and Bette Midler) who step in to help their daughter (Marisa Tomei) raise her children. The result? A multigenerational clash that should yield some big laughs.
fortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. COM Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special The comic performs his well-known characters, including Achmed, the Dead Terrorist. 7:00 p.m. HALL Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade A woman falls for a consultant who helps her coordinate a Thanksgiving parade. KNXV Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of Whoville. WTBS A Christmas Story In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. Narrated by Jean Shepherd. 7:30 p.m. KNXV Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. 8:00 p.m. FAM Home Alone Accidentally left by his Paris-bound family, an 8-year-old makes mincemeat of two burglars in the house. 9:00 p.m. HALL A Bride for Christmas A man bets his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas. 10:00 p.m. FAM National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an RV. EWTN Solemn Mass of Christmas: EWTN The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate Solemn Christmas Mass. DECEMBER 26 3:00 p.m. EWTN A Christopher Classic Christmas A celebration of the Christmas season.
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5:00 p.m. HALL A Town Without Christmas A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the search for a missing boy who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa Claus. 7:00 p.m. HALL November Christmas A community works together to help a couple bring an early Christmas to their sick 8-year-old daughter. 8:00 p.m. FAM The Santa Clause 2 Santa must get married by Christmas Eve in order to save the holiday and keep his job. 9:00 p.m. HALL Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle A single man hires a nanny to help him care for his 6-year-old twins. 10:00 p.m. FAM Elf Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. DECEMBER 27 7:00 p.m. KNXV Happy New Year, Charlie Brown While other members of the Peanuts gang plan a holiday celebration, Charlie Brown struggles with “War and Peace”; a bonus cartoon is “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.” 9:00 p.m. HALL Farewell Mr. Kringle A widowed writer for a magazine travels to the town of Mistletoe to meet a Santa Claus impersonator. 9:30 p.m. EWTN Women of Grace Johnette Benkovic and her guests inform, instruct and inspire listeners with the truth of the Catholic Faith. DECEMBER 28 7:00 p.m. HALL Annie Claus Is Coming to Town As part of his master plan, an elf hires an actor to woo the daughter of Santa Claus. 7:30 p.m. KSAZ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas When Manny convinces Sid that he is on the naughty list, Sid, Crash, Eddie and Peaches head to the North Pole to explain themselves to Santa Claus. 9:00 p.m. HALL A Christmas Wish The owner of a diner helps a homeless woman and her children during the holidays.
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hopes – perhaps because it was released a couple of weeks before Christmas, rather than closer to the title holiday – but for an actual Dec. 31 viewing, enjoyment still is provided by director Garry Marshall and an all-star cast ranging from Robert De Niro and Hilary Swank to Lea Michele (“Glee”) and Jon Bon Jovi. DECEMBER 29 7:00 p.m. HALL Naughty or Nice A woman uses a special book from Santa Claus to expose those behaving badly. KAET The Lawrence Welk Show Holiday nostalgia includes a salute to the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade. Songs include “Moonlight and Roses,” “Before the Parade Passes By” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.” 9:00 p.m. HALL It’s Christmas, Carol! The ghost of her former boss shows a ruthless CEO her past, present and future. DECEMBER 30 2:00 p.m. KNXV Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. Voices of Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam. 3:00 p.m. HALL Christmas Song Romance blossoms between two music teachers who compete for the same job. 5:00 p.m. HALL The Santa Incident A family helps Santa Claus after the U.S. government shoots down his sleigh. 7:00 p.m. HALL Hitched for the Holidays A man and a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective families. DECEMBER 31 7:00 p.m. KAET Live From Lincoln Center The annual New Year’s Eve concert at Lincoln Center celebrates the life and work of Marvin Hamlisch. 9:00 p.m. KNXV Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2013 A bicoastal celebration counts down to midnight and features special performances. 10:30 p.m. KNXV Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2013 A bicoastal celebration counts down to midnight; Taylor Swift performs.
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Finding Mrs. Claus (12/2, Lifetime) Las Vegas isn’t the first location that comes to mind when you think of Christmas, but it’s the setting for this new holiday tale. Oscar winner Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”) has the title role of Santa’s spouse, who’s feeling neglected by her husband (Will Sasso, “The Three Stooges”) as the big night approaches. She decides to visit Vegas – not to gamble but to help make a Christmas wish come true for a little girl who lives there. A repentant Santa follows her there, and what happens in Vegas puts Christmas in jeopardy.
Help for the Holidays (12/9, Hallmark Channel) Summer Glau stars in this new fantasy as Christine, one of Santa’s elves who loves Christmas but is bored with the North Pole life. When Santa receives an urgent wish from a youngster (Mason Cook), he puts Christine on the case. The boy and his sister (Izabela Vidovic) want a real family Christmas with their parents (Eva La Rue, Dan Gauthier), who are too busy running a holiday store to pay attention to their kids. As their new nanny, Christine sets out to effect an attitude adjustment.
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The Mistle-Tones (12/9, ABC Family) Holly (Tia Mowry), a talented young singer, is distressed to discover that a coveted position in a Christmas choir has gone to the director’s less-talented best friend (Tori Spelling). She starts her own group, the Mistle-Tones, and challenges the other ensemble to a sing-off on Christmas Eve. Along the way, she gains some new friends, a new love and a new appreciation for the season in this tuneful new tale.
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When Burger King introduced the Whopper Sandwich in 1957, it cost only thirty-seven cents. The giraffe was once called a “camelopard” because people thought it was a cross between a camel and a leopard.
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Our saliva contains natural painkillers named ‘Opiorphin’ which is 6 times more powerful than morphine.
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Burl Ives narrates this holiday perennial, an animated musical account of how young Rudolph and Hermey the Elf (who secretly wants to be a dentist) overcome their misfit status by teaming up with prospector Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snowmonster to save Christmas. Songs include “Holly Jolly Christmas,’’ “Silver and Gold,’’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’’ and of course, the title tune by Johnny Marks.
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HMC All I Want for Christmas A boy asks contest organizers to find a new husband for his widowed 10:30 p.m. FAM Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch mother. The Polar Express Stole Christmas A curmudgeon living atop Mount DECEMBER 4 CrumpitFamily sets out to quash the yuletide preparations ABC Dec. 5, 6, 13, 3:00 p.m. HMC Battle of the Bulbs Feuding of the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. Anthony 14, 18, 19, 23, 24 neighbors go to extremes to win an annual Christmas Hopkins narrates. decoration contest. D ECEMBER 3 An animated movie unlike 5:00 p.m. HALL The Santa Suit A corporate bigwig 3:00any p.m.other, HMC Cancel Christmas learns valuable lessons when Santa Claus transforms director Robert Telling2Santa x 10” ad that children have become too selfish and greedy, the him into his look-alike. Zemeckis’ interpretation of Chris board of directors gives him a monthHoliday to teach two 5:30 p.m. FAM Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Sponsor VantheAllsburg’s holiday boys meaning of giving, or elsestory the holiday will be Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an canceled. features Tom Hanks in evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. Voices of Red 5:00multiple p.m. HALL John Christmas With Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam. rolesFinding through help from a photographer, a nurse searches for a for6:30 p.m. FAM Mickey’s Christmas Carol Mickey a technique mer firefighter whocalled may be her long-lost brother. Mouse is Bob Cratchit to Scrooge McDuck’s Scrooge. “motion capture,’’ which LIFE A Christmas Wedding A real-estate developer Animated. embarks cross-country odyssey to get home 7:00 p.m. FAM Winnie the Pooh and Christmas createsonaa wild pseudoreal in time for her wedding. Too! Fearing that Santa may not get it in time, Pooh is most 6:00look. p.m. Hanks FAM ’Twas the Night Before Christmas carries his friends’ wish list to the North Pole. Anirecognizable as thethe citizens of a small When Santa Claus removes mated. town from his delivery itinerarythat after an insulting conductor of a train HALL Eloise at Christmastime A 6-year-old girl tries letter in the newspaper, a clockmaker and his family to reunite a young woman with a former boyfriend takes a youngster on a endeavor to regain his favor. before she marries another. to Rudolph’s the North 6:30wild p.m. ride FAM Shiny New Year KPHO Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The reinRudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an Pole in the 2004 fantasy. deer with the incandescent nose guides Santa’s sleigh evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. Voices of Red through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. Based on the Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam. song by Johnny Marks. 7:00 p.m. HALL A Town Without Christmas 7:30 p.m. FAM Jack Frost The icy little fellow falls A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the in love and seekstaking Fatherover Winter’s advice; reins voicesorofconLIFE An Christmas Two children scheme choose between the reindeer search for Accidental a missingPick boy who wrote a disturbing letter Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse; animated. Cupid’s tinuing with her fast-paced life in the outside world. to reunite their estranged parents during a school to Santa Claus. 8:30HALL p.m. Come FAM Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Dance With Me On the verge ofThe holiday. LIFE Christmas at Water’s Edge A wealthy collegian magic snowman Andy Griffith Miracle onwork 34th Street proposing to his marries; boss’s daughter, a man narrates falls for the his 4:00 p.m. TRAV Most Christmasy in a and an angel-in-training togetherPlaces to organize animated story. dance instructor. America Touring most festive AMCconcert Dec. 9, 10, 11,locations. 12, 13 holiday forAmerica’s a youth center. 9:00 p.m. FAM Elf Adopted as a baby by one of 4:00 p.m. LIFE The Road to Christmas A deter5:00 p.m. FAM Rudolph The Santathe Clause An adman takes 7:30 Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa’s elves, a man leaves the search mined woman hitchhikes withworkshop a widowertoand his for 12over forIsland the1947 bearded, big-bellied fellow afterreindeer a Gwenn rooftop Inthe this classic, Edmund & of Misfit Toys The famous his familydaughter in New to York. year-old reach her wedding on Christmas mishap on Christmas Eve. and his friends save Christmas evil Toy stars as a must Macy’s Santawhen whothegets HALL The Dog Who Saved Christmas A crafty caEve. HALLsteals SantaallJrofASanta’s publictoys. defender tries to help Saint Taker 2 x 10” ad nine jumps FAM to the12 rescue when two bumbling thieves into trouble when he claims he’s the 5:00 p.m. Dates of Christmas A woman Nick’s is accused of stealing Christmas Christmas 9:00 p.m.son after FAMheNational Lampoon’s target his master’s home during the real Kriss Kringle. In the a city full magically experiences Christmas Eveholidays. over and over presents. Vacation The Griswolds spend holiday in aof garish Sponsor Holiday DECEMBER 5 again. way, especially when aficountry cousin pulls up in aneven LIFE Undercover Assigned to–protect imposters, heChristmas nds no one not CaseFred for Christmas Claus must 3:30HALL p.m. TheFAM Claus TheSanta yuletide season RV. aawaitress, a workaholic FBI agent brings her to his little girl (Natalie Wood) – willing hire a lawyer when man sues himwho forbails emotional brings headaches foraSanta Claus, his ne’erHALL A teenage parents’Silver homeBells for the holidays.runaway connects his top.m. believe inThe him. distress.brother Fred out of trouble and puts him to do-well widowed father a woman who lost her husband 7:00 FAMand SantaWith Clause 3: The Escape skeptics him at with visiting 6:00 p.m. work in his LIFE factory.Love at the Christmas Table A during aScott past ridiculing Christmas Clause Calvin, akaholiday. Santa, contends realizesHALL that his best friend childhood is the 5:00man p.m. Farewell Mr.since Kringle A widowed LIFE Aand Diva’s Christmas Carol ego-driven in-laws a scheme by mischievous JackanFrost to every turn, Kringle hasWhen no superstar loses her holiday spirit, the ghosts of Christwriter a magazine womanforthat he loves.travels to the town of Mistletoe freeze him out of Christmas. choice but to take case mas past,Frosty present and future his visitAnher. to p.m. meet a Santa impersonator. 7:00 FAMClaus Holiday in Handcuffs To fool her KPHO the Snowman animated adaptato court. parents, a waitress kidnaps a customer and forces him tion of RomeoOnly Muller’sone story.young Narrated by Jimmy Tribune to pretend© to be her beau. Media Services lawyer has enough faith Durante. HALL A Princess for Christmas A woman escorts LIFE Holiday High Reunion A woman to defend him.School Maureen her niece and nephew to spend the holidays with their returns homeand duringJohn Christmas to attend her highO’Hara Payne grandfather, an English duke. school reunion. also Christmas star in the KAET Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks, TRAV RushAcademy Go behind the scenes as holiand Sing The annual Christmas Festival at St. Olaf Award winner. day businesses shift into high gear: FedEx moves over a College in Minnesota marks its 100th anniversary. quarter billion packages, a gigantic grocery store stocks KNXV Disney Prep & Landing An elite unit of up for 100,000 visitors a week and a company brings November 29th, 2012California. - December 5th, 2012 AZWeeklyMagazine.com elves, Prep & Landing, ensures that homes around White Christmases to southern thep.m. world are properly prepared visited to byTown Santa 7:30 p.m. Returns snow-removal letter to theKPHO editor ofFrosty The New YorkASun asking if the 7:00 HALL Annie Claus to Is be Coming
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It just wouldn’t be Christmas without this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Its lukewarm box-office performance upon its release gave no indication it would become the seasonal staple it long has been, due in part to its plentiful television exposure. James Stewart makes the perfect George Bailey, the hapless Bedford Falls citizen whose experience of seeing how life would be without him has been echoed by countless TVseries episodes. Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore and (as wing-earning angel Clarence) Henry Travers lend great support. 4:00 p.m. FAM Jack Frost A man who died on Christmas Eve returns to his wife and son one year later in the form of a snowman. Frosty the Snowman KPPX Golden Christmas 3 Thanks to two golden retrievers and a young girl, a woman and a naval ofCBS Dec. 8 ficer fall in love during the holidays. LIFE Christmas on Chestnut Street A materialistic The first snowfall of the season storekeeper learns the true meaning of Christmas after holds a special allure her employee starts a holiday competition. DECEMBER 1 for 5:00 p.m. HALL A Dog Named Christmas A in this 2:00the p.m.children LIFE Recipe for aanimated Perfect Christmas A mentally challenged man embarks on a mission to find fledgling foodclassic, critic agreesespecially to visit a struggling restauholiday homes for dogs during the holidays. rant if itsachef will datehat her meddling after magic brings mother. their 6:00 p.m. FAM Elf Adopted as a baby by one of 3:00snowman p.m. HALL Hitched for the Holidays A man to life. Frosty even Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for and a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective his family in New York. manages to warm the heart of families. KPPX A Star for Christmas A successful businessthe hat’s owner, 4:00 p.m. LIFE A Very Merry Daughter of the woman falls in love with a famous but troubled actor greedy Professor Bride A scheming wedding planner disapproves of her during the holidays. mother’s upcoming marriage. LIFE Holiday Spin The owner of a failing dance stuHinkle, who chases 5:00him p.m.all HALL Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle dio pins his hopes for survival on winning an annual the way A single man hires a nanny to help him care for his contest. Meanwhile, his estranged son takes an interest to the North Pole. in a dance prodigy. 6-year-old twins. 6:15 p.m. WTBS The Holiday Two women, one 7:00Jimmy p.m. Durante FAM Jack Frost A man who died on from America and one from England, swap homes narrates, Christmas Eve with returns to his wife and son one year at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boylater in theVernon form of a snowman. Jackie as friends. HALL Debbieof Macomber’s the voice Frosty. Call Me Mrs. Miracle 7:00 p.m. HALL A Christmas Wish The owner of A new employee saves a department store in trouble a diner helps a homeless woman and her children durduring the Christmas season. ing the holidays. KPNX It’s a Wonderful Life Ruined by a miser on 8:00p.m. p.m. FAM FAMHome Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch DECEMBER 10man sees life anew 6:00 Alone Accidentally left by his Christmas Eve, a suicidal family Prancer’s Pick Stole Christmas A an curmudgeon living atop Mount of Paris-bound family, 8-year-old makes mincemeat 5:00 p.m. HALL The Santa Incident A family helps thanks to his guardian angel. Crumpit setsinout tohouse. quash the yuletide preparations two burglars the Santa Claus after the U.S. government shoots down 9:00 p.m. FAM Elf AdoptedIs as aComin’ baby by one of to Santa Claus the Christmas-loving Whos 7:00ofp.m. HALL Hitched for of theWhoville. HolidaysAnthony A man his sleigh. Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for Hopkins narrates. a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective Town ABC FAMILY LIFE NoelinANew couple, a diner chef, an Dec. editor, an15, 16 and his family York. KPPX A Christmas Wedding Date Fired from her families. orphaned hustlerfor andChristmas a former priest find HALL A Bride A man betsunexpected his friends job, a woman returnsIshome to see her mother and atKNXV Santa Claus Comin’ to Town A mailman happiness on the holidays. A lanky mailman with the him voice that he can convince a woman to marry by of tendvoice a Christmas Eve wedding. (the of Fred Astaire) explains why Santa has 6:00 p.m. FAM A Miser Brothers’ Christmas The Christmas. Fred Astaire explains Santa’s origins 8:15 p.m. lives TCM MinePole to Give orphan raised whiskers, at theAllNorth and An brings presents battling Miser brothers, Heat and Snow, must put by Scottish pioneers in Wisconsin seeks homes for his once a year. Animated. in this 1970 animated special, D ECEMBER 2 aside their differences and help save the holiday when youngerFAM siblings Christmas. 8:00five p.m. Theon Santa Clause An adman takes which sidesteps St. Nicholas 2:00 p.m. Santa FAM The Search for Santa Paws A talkinjured is unable to the deliver gifts. 9:00 Christmas Heart overp.m. for the HALL bearded,The big-bellied fellow afterNeighbors a rooftop 7:00 p.m. Jack Frost icy little fellow ing dog and an orphan mustThe savethe Christmas afterfalls old part. InFAM this version, unite toonhelp a boy who mishap Christmas Eve.desperately needs a heart in love and seeks Father Winter’s advice; voices of Saint Nick loses his memory. future jolly old elf is a transplant. KASW A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa KerBuddy Robert Morse; animated. KPPX Hackett, 12 Wishes of Christmas A woman must set WTBS FourGonzo Christmases their plans for a holmit, Fozzie, and the When gang inadvertently misdifoundling adopted by HALL The when Hollywood Christmas Parade holiday things right her wishes magically comeAtrue for idaythree getaway fallintended apart, a couple must spend Christmas rect letters for Santa, so they decide to the Kringles, a family of parade featuring celebrities. Christmas. Day trudging to a quartet of family get-togethers. deliver them personally; Whoopi Goldberg, Richard LIFE Hope A grieving bonds toymakers. grows up woman 3:00 p.m.The Christmas HALL He A Bride for Christmas A man bets 10:00 p.m. Tony KPPX A Golden Christmas special dog Griffiths, Sirico, Steve Schirripa andAMadison with an orphaned the death of hertoson. his friends that in he girl can convince a woman marry helps are a woman reunite with a friend that she met years with toys hisafter blood, Pettis scheduled to appear. 8:00 p.m. FAM Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The him Christmas. child. Miracle on 34th Street An adwom9:00earlier p.m.as a AMC so by tosnowman speak, andAndy feels magic marries; Griffith narrates the an’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa called to give them away animated story. Media Services Claus is the© realTribune thing. 8:30top.m. FAM Mickey’s Christmasbut Carol Mickey the local youngsters, HALL Come Dance With Me On the verge of Mouse is Bob to Scrooge McDuck’s Scrooge. mean oldCratchit Burgermeister proposing to his boss’s daughter, a man falls for his Animated. dance instructor. Meisterburger will have 9:00 p.m. FAM The Year Without a Santa Claus 10:00 p.m. FAM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape none of that. Feeling sad and unwanted, Santa takes the day off beClause Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting fore Christmas; voices: Mickey Rooney, Shirley Booth; in-laws and a scheme by mischievous Jack Frost to animated. freeze him out of Christmas. AMC Miracle on 34th Street An adwoman’s lawyer 7:00 p.m. tries HALL Thethat MostMacy’s Wonderful Timeisofthe the 8:00 p.m. FAM The Polar Express Animated. The DECEMBER 12 boyfriend to prove Santa Claus
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Believe it or not, the holiday season is once again upon us. We’ve had our share of great summer beers, and just finished up enjoying all the wonderful Oktoberfest, Pumpkin and the rest of the fuller bodied autumn beers, and now comes winter. No matter how much we enjoy all the other beers there is something about the winter season that brings out the best in beer. Beer is an amazing beverage. To some extent it predates civilization itself, having been discovered during a period when men were nomadic hunter-gatherers. They moved from place to place taking advantage of whatever food was available in their
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Perhaps the most common style of winter beer is the “Winter Warmer.” This term comes from the British brewing tradition of producing a winter beer that was stronger than their regular beer, with a fuller flavor. Because the English serve their ales at cellar temperatures, rather than ice cold, they actually do serve to warm up a chilled consumer. This style has
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Hello beer lovers, today let’s address an issue that must be attended to with a matter of urgency, the UNTAPPD Mentality. While Untappd.com is a great tool for beer geeks young and old, the idea behind why this popular social media device is so handy seems to be losing its sheen.
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As an instrument for tracking beers you have imbibed, the system can’t be beat. Throw in the fact that you can make your friends on FACEBOOK aware of your accomplishments and this little program seems to be a gift from heaven…. EXCEPT. The notion that once you have “cataloged” a beer it’s time to move on to greener pastures must stop! I can’t tell you how many times I have noticed people on their mobile Untappd applications looking to see if they have “collected” a beer before they order. If they have indeed tried even a taste, then it’s on to the next. GET A CLUE. If you can’t remember having the beer how could you possibly remember how it tastes? FACT: Every brewery, no matter the size, funds all of their special activities by selling their Core Brands, meaning that if you want to see more specialty beer, then be willing to pony up for the everyday labels more often. People often ask why we are seeing smaller amounts of the rare stuff and why there are many we never see at all. The answer is simple; we are so concerned with beers we haven’t tried that we forget to continue supporting our favorites.This is not a sprint people, it’s a marathon!
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the time, these beers stop selling on December 26th. So the key is to determine if sales should continue beyond Christmas or not. If so, perhaps a more general winter name is appropriate, such as Winter Ale, or the newly named Rail Slide from SanTan Brewing. Anything that keeps the beer alive on the shelf into February works and many breweries take that direction.
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spices to their winter beers. Flavors derived from cinnamon, nutmeg, even spruce tips all serve to richen the flavor and add even more to the seasonality of the beer. But there are plenty of ways to celebrate without the Winter Warmer. Many breweries release their year round beers in specialty packaging. It is a great time of year to give the gift of beer, so why not pick up a package of four beers with a couple of specialty glasses? How about a 1.5 liter bottle of your recipient’s favorite Belgian, or be really daring and go for a 3 or even 6 liter container. Who knows, with either option, you’ve set yourself up to share some great beer, and get credit for being a great gift giver. Winter Warmers are not the only beers that brewers ratchet up this time of year. A lot of brewers look to be different by tackling an Imperial version of a style. Look for an increase in Imperial IPAs, Russian Imperial Stouts and Imperial Porters in the next two months. There are even several Imperial Pilsners and Wits out there. Barley Wines, Olde Ales and other big beers also come out to play during the holidays, and especially in January and February.
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So, what’s the moral of this story? As usual, the moral is to enjoy great beer. But if you are looking for a deeper meaning, let’s give it a try. Winter beers are brewed to take advantage of the richer foods we tend to eat during the holidays. The bigger, bolder flavors match up nicely with the foods. The spices added to many of these beers also serve to enhance the holiday experience by providing smells and flavors associated with the season. Finally, they serve as a sort of rallying point for the celebrations that take place throughout the season. Because after all, it is the people that make the season, and whenever you can find a reason to enjoy a great beer with family, or close friends, or even casual acquaintances, it just makes it that much better. So go out and find your favorite seasonal beers this year…and enjoy them with others. It will make for a special season.
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Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer
Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Polestar Pils
Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Abita Purple Haze
Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner
Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner
HandleBar and Grill 680 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe – New Belgium Abbey Ale, Sonoran White Chocolate ale, Green Flash Hop Head Red
Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12
Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale
Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator
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ZIPPS Sports Grill 3647 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, 85018 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 TEMPE Bison Witches 21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, New Belium Ranger IPA, Lost Coast Great White
Sun Up Brewery 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85012 Ask for: Trooper IPA, Armadillo Red, Light Rail Cream Ale
Devil’s Advocate 955 E. University, Tempe – Blue Moon, Leinenkugel Seasonal, SanTan Devils Ale
The Yard House 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber
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