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Lorca in a Green Dress Presented by Teatro Bravo! at Phoenix Little Theatre Through March 3 Teatro Bravo is pleased to present the Arizona premiere of Lorca in a Green Dress by Nilo Cruz, directed by Raymond King Shurtz. This intriguing play covers the areas of life and death, such as what comes next against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. The play takes on added significance with the current political climate and the rise of the conservative movement in the United States. The play covers the crossover to death of the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca after his murder by the fascists in 1936.
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Thru April 1st 2012 / 10am – 6pm It’s easy! Take a trip back in time to the wildly popular and entertaining Arizona Renaissance Festival. The annual faire begins at 10am every Saturday and Sunday thru April 1st and will be open on St. Paddy’s Day as well for plenty of unique fun with family and friends. Today’s audience wants to be more than spectators. They want to participate and be surrounded by their entertainment as they seek to escape the everyday world. At the Festival, the audience is a special guest in another place and time. This Festival transports visitors to a European-style country faire filled with an agreeable rabble of knights, rogues, royalty and craftsmen, all roaming throughout a 30 acre charmfilled village with 200 quaint shops, 12 stages of non-stop entertainment, an arena for full-contact armored jousting, kitchens, pubs and peoplepowered games and rides. All the Festival is a stage with a cast featuring more than 2,000 brightly costumed actors, dancers and musicians. These are the amazing people who populate this bustling fair to ensure a good time for the nearly 250,000 visitors who mingle into the endlessly wacky and unpredictable medieval mayhem.
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The Renaissance Festival experience is meeting and interacting with these colorful characters, shopping for arts and crafts, and taking in a selection of over 150 shows every event day. There is a great variety of food for feasting, and a bevy of beverages including Medieval Margaritas, Da Vinci Coladas, Dukes of Daiquiri, wine, honey mead, beers and ales, along with soft drinks and lemonade. A popular attraction at the Festival are the live jousting tournaments held three times daily, complete with knights on charging horses, clanging weapons and a great deal of braggadocio. The 16th century Festival is home to many popular traditions including chomping down on a giant roasted turkey leg, and also features demonstrations of time honored crafts such as weaving, jewelry making, glass blowing, blacksmithing and pottery throwing. A most special event within this giant event is The Pleasure Feast. This is a one and a half hour five course medieval feast with live music and comedy entertainment, all you can eat and drink, plus festival souvenir. With limited seating twice daily, advance feast reservations are recommended.
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Sunday, March 11th at 3pm Playing dueling pianos, Benoit and Culbertson will perform some of their best known compositions along with original music they’ve collaborated on specifically for this project. Two of the highest profile keyboardists in contemporary jazz join together in Wickenburg for a completely unique pairing. Last appearing on the Webb Center’s stage in 2007 with A Charlie Brown Christmas, David Benoit’s expansive 30-year career has included over 25 solo recordings. Chart-topping keyboardist and R&B/Jazz multi-instrumentalist, Brian Culbertson has released twelve inspired albums that have passionately surveyed a broad spectrum of musical styles. Combining these two very distinctive styles will make for a new and exciting concert experience; tickets for this performance are $38 for adults; $5 for 18 and under. Call the Box Office at (928)684-6624 or visit www.delewebbcenter.org for seating availability.
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AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS TROUPE VISITS SCOTTSDALE AS PART OF NEW DISCOVERY SERIES
new vision blending bodies, light, sound and new media. Synchronized to stylish music, the troupe’s seven members perform daredevil acrobatics and tumbling, thrilling dance moves, impossible contortions and more. Circa is directed by Yaron Lifschitz and presented in association with ArKtype.
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Audience members are invited to learn about Circa’s creative process at an informal pre-show talk and Q&A session on Saturday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s SMoCA Lounge. The talk is free to Circa ticket holders or with Museum admission.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is showcasing the latest arts from Australia and New Zealand as part of its inaugural Discovery Series, which features three performances by the cutting-edge circus troupe Circa on Friday and Saturday, March 16–17.
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Reviewers’ Roundtable The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases. The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
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nuendo insertions throughout elicit chuckles of recognition for the older viewer.” Grade: C+ Joseph: “When reviewing ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,’ oh where to begin? Perhaps a good place is that the tale is too thin. Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, who penned the screenplay, stretched and pulled at the story till its charisma gave way. Sure, the moral, cool colors and silly shapes are intact, but a subplot and all-star voice cast distract from the charming simplicity of the doc’s classic text. No matter your age, this flick will leave you perplexed.” Grade: D
too far toward either extreme. On the other hand, said sorrow and joy are exhibited with such an even keel that the life of each experience has been extracted, leaving the audience with little more than a beautiful bore.” Grade: D
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About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 65, 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.
‘Project X’* Three high school seniors decide to make their mark by throwing a party that no one will ever forget. (PG-13 – 98 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ A boy (Zac Efron) discovers the tale of a forest creature (Danny DeVito) who fights to protect his world. Also featuring the voice talents of Taylor Swift, Betty White and Ed Helms. (PG-13 – 98 minutes) Stan: “In the tradition of the Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) stories with simplicity of the idea at the core, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ depicting a world without the aliveness of nature in colorful fantasy visuals, is delightfully charming for the younger viewers with the message of cherish and protect the environment while key characterizations and subtle in-
‘Norwegian Wood’
‘Rampart’
A young man (Ken’ichi Matsuyama) thinks back to the 1960’s when he grew close to a girl (Rinko Kikuchi) after their friend (Kôra Kengo) killed himself. Playing exclusively at Harkins Camelview 5. (PG-13 – 98 minutes)
A veteran cop (Woody Harrelson) blurs the line between right and wrong as he carries out his own brand of justice on the streets of Los Angeles. Ben Foster also stars. Playing exclusively at Harkins Camelview 5. (PG-13 – 98 minutes)
Joseph: “The mood of writer/director Tran Anh Hung’s romantic drama ‘Norwegian Wood’ is both the movie’s best and worst feature. On the one hand, the film, which is based on Haruki Murakami’s 1987 novel, excels at carefully balancing both sorrow and joy without ever tipping
Stan: “Presented in a ‘film noir’ style of movie making, writer/director Oren Moverman gives the viewer a hard cold look at the old adage ‘There’s no black and white, only shades of grey’ as personified by a multi-layered extraordinary performance by Woody
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The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released in theaters.
to find solutions for the adaptation. I had to define what was the most important for me in this very rich novel consisting of a lot of interesting events. I had to get rid of everything that was not on the straight line of Watanabe’s psychology. I wanted the audience to be as close as possible to Watanabe’s mind. “There is a music inside of me - and during the whole process of making this movie, I had to confront everything I was doing to this inner music that works as a reference of the right tone. We’ve only lived a tiny part of the childhood yearnings we had when we were young, when we were full of assertions and certainties that we proclaimed with tears in our eyes. Gone too are the enormous fears we feel in love. Then we are caught by a poignant melancholy – a melancholy of existence – that even a renewed feeling of love would only increase its intensity.” – Tran Anh Hung
Harrelson’s character who demonstrates that rationalization of one’s actions based on where that line is drawn, is that moral component which equals those shades of grey.” Grade: B Randy: “An otherwise standard-issue ‘dirty L.A. cop movie’ is saved by an impressive performance by Woody Harrelson. While the context of the film is all too familiar, the script does allow Harrelson to flex his acting muscle in a nomination-worthy performance. This little film will unfortunately get little play and attention at the box office.” Grade: BJoseph: “Writer/director Oren Moverman’s new movie ‘Rampart’ is a compelling character study complemented by a powerhouse performance by star Woody Harrelson. Moverman introduces a refreshing nuance to the corrupt cop persona with which Harrelson has the opportunity to reflect emotions ranging from top-of-the-world superiority to rock bottom depression. Unfortunately, the crime drama lacks a coherent narrative arc and features some strange cinematography that is not only distracting but downright annoying.” Grade: C
Filmmaker Tran Anh Hung (‘Norwegian Wood’) By Joseph J. Airdo “The book was good and powerful in the way it awakened what was buried inside of us. While reading the book, it seems like we are revising the history of our emotions with a great sense of melancholy. I thought it was a challenge to bring such a subtle feeling to the audience. And the more we have to express something subtle, the more we have to work on the specific language of cinema. That was quite exciting. “I still wonder if the source material is the book or the emotions it created in my heart. Of course, I read and reread the book many times, trying to find the secret mechanism of the book that works on a very intimate level in its relationship with the reader. But I also looked inside of my emotions
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ger’ and this was the first film that got financed under our umbrella. I did not even want to be in the film. I was hoping to spend my energy in pre-production, just getting the film up and running. But Oren was not too pleased with that, so we went back to the script and found this crippled man and thought that would be efficient yet not take too much time away from the making of the picture. “I spent time integrating into Skid Row in Los Angeles, sleeping out there for a bit, and that helped enormously. I do not know if I have even fully processed that experience. It is so easy to avoid eye contact. It is so easy to turn a blind eye to a person – a human being – on the street. We hurry our step and we pretend that we do not see them but they see us avoiding them. I learned how easy it is to slip and fall off of the rails in this country. “There is always a huge opportunity for growth being a gun for hire – working with different people, learning how to interact with them and
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Star Day’ project. As soon as I read it and met with Danny Buday the director, I fell in love with him, the script, and everything kind of fell into place. Danny, who also wrote it, gave me the freedom to explore and experiment with character nuance choices while some directors can be very specific with defined character traits - and it can be a battle. Danny was extremely open- minded, so it turned into a collaborative art form which is exactly what you want - and I love him for it!” – Cam Gigandet
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In “Family Affair,” which will air 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1 on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, filmmaker Chico Colvard revisits a seemingly random act from his past that detonated a chain reaction that exposed unspeakable realities and shattered his family. “As I was filming, the camera sort of created this safe distance between myself and the gravity of [my sisters’] stories. I could get caught up in the framing of a shot or making sure that the sound was OK and that the batteries did not run out. It would only be at the point that I returned to Boston and actually sat with the footage that the real weight of what they were saying they had experienced and their courage to survive and overcome that really floored me. I had to learn how to build up some safe guards just to be able to get through the footage, put on my director’s hat and shape a story.” – Chico Colvard
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Multi-platform premium entertainment service EPIX this weekend will broadcast Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball, an event that will feature an all-star lineup of comedians and musicians. Guests include Fred Armisen, Hannibal Buress, David Cross, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Seth Meyers, Bob Odenkirk, John Oliver, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Statler & Waldorf, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig, Coldplay, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons, Russell Brand and Reggie Watts. The world-renowned comedy and music festival, which will be held at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, will air live and commercial free 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4 on EPIX (Cox Communications’ channel 310 and Dish Network’s channel 380), at EpixHD.com and via EPIX apps on Xbox 360 and Roku.
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One is never short of options when it comes to choosing pre and postgame hangouts in Scottsdale, but there is only one Old Town bar with a pool. This year, Spanish Fly in Old Town is heating up once again, which means this is your top destination to enjoy the gorgeous weather before or after a ball game. Grab your baseball hat and head on down, March 3rd at Noon, for Spanish Fly’s Official Spring Training Launch party. It’s the coolest way start off one of Scottsdale’s favorite times of the year!
For Spanish Fly, the return of spring training baseball means the return of a packed pool bar and more business. One of the Southwest’s favorite DJs, Fresh One, will keep the music bumping March 3rd as spring training fans feast on $1 tacos and $2 margaritas all day, every day as well as a full menu of delicious Mexican food. The new menu on hand will include a new happy hour of half price appetizers, cocktails and party drinks, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Come be a part of this poolside paradise, equipped with full size resort pool, indoor/outdoor bars, day beds and VIP cabanas with 30 flat screen TVs and a huge cascading waterfall – a truly great time to be had by all. For more information regarding Spanish Fly, including menus, hours and location, call 480-949-8454 or visit www.SpanishFlyScottsdale. com or Facebook.com/ SpanishFlyScottsdale.
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IN REVIEW… ARIZONA BEER WEEK 2012 A WONDERFUL WEEK INDEED!
For the record, Arizona Beer Week 2012 did not come limping to the finish line like a worn out marathoner. Although, to be sure, many of the folks that called themselves 100 percenters (attending at least one event every day) looked a little rough around the edges, the week finished every bit as strong as it started. It finished with Eccentric Café at The Hungry Monk, and Colorado Firkin night at Flanny’s, and Big Beer Night at Moto, and tap take overs and beer dinners (the Alaskan dinner at Trophy’s earned rave reviews), but most importantly it ended with a sense of community as close to 1,000 people filled the parking lot at Papago to say farewell to the week.
corner of Scottsdale and McDowell, they are easy to miss if you don’t know where to find them. But, they have a reputation that makes them standout in a way that no signage or location could ever hope to. They have been selected multiple times as one of the top beer bars in the world by a variety of publications and they continue to earn those bragging rights. They are the final destination many nights for visiting brewery reps, which explains why the nearby Best Western is consistently packed with beer industry folks, and they know how to throw a party. They don’t put on a major event too often. The last large outdoor event they held was their 5th Anniversary party in May of 2006. But they blew the lid off of their sleepy little strip mall with Brewing Up Hope which effectively put a big stamp on the end of Beer Week.
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attended to as people were headed out to O.H.S.O Brewery or someplace else to put a nice breakfast in their bellies that would provide the base needed to finish the day. At Noon when the gates opened, over 30 breweries had beer ready to serve, and not just every day offerings either. Four Peaks was there with Sirius Black, Rye Wine and Bourbon Barrel Oatmeal Stout. J.R. from Odell’s brought a cask of Coconut Milk Stout, Stone had some special offerings as did Firestone Walker. SanTan had four beers from their Brewers Reserve series including a Belgian Black IPA which was one of the hits of the day. Crispin Ciders reprised their Strong Beer Festival appearance with both Wonderwall and Marvin, two experimental unfiltered, barrel aged ciders that amazed festival goers at both events. There was Old Bluehair from Big Sky, Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout from Lost Coast, Hop Manna from He’Brew, Gulden Draak and more. Arlo from Ska surprised us with four beers never sold in Arizona
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Attracting thousands of beer connoisseurs each year from across the Valley and beyond, the 24th annual Great Arizona Beer Festival takes place March 3, 2012 from 2 pm to 6 pm (VIP entry at 1 pm) at Tempe Beach Park. Featuring over 200 craft, specialty and micro-brewed beers from over 50 breweries across Arizona, the US and around the globe, the Great Arizona Beer Festival is the largest beer festival in the southwest, both in terms of number of brewers attending and selection of craft beers. The festival also holds the distinction of being the longest-running beer festival in Arizona, and includes a nationally sanctioned beer competition. Because participating breweries generously donate the beer served at The Great Arizona Beer Festival to benefit the work of Sun Sounds of Arizona, 100 percent of the proceeds go straight to support this unique non-profit organization, which provides access to newspapers, magazines,
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Going Back To College! by “King” James Swann Hello again Beer Lovers. Today let’s wrap up our month long chat on Local Brews and go back to college, College Street Brewing from Lake Havasu City that is. Many of you may not yet have heard of of College Street, but trust me when I say that you will soon see them everywhere. Many may know their master brewer Lon Weatherson from Barley Bros Brewing also located in Havasu. Lon has won 7, yes 7 GABF Medals for Barley Bros. Impressive eh? Moving on, let’s drop College Street Sweet Devil Stout into the spotlight today and begin with its Colour. This beautiful brew pours black as night and finishes with a nice thick tan head that leaves an impressive amount of lacing on the glass. Made with malts from across the Globe, big notes of Chocolate and Coffee dominate the nose and the pallet as you dive in for that important first sip. As the beer begins to warm, slight earthy flavours of leather and spice begin to emerge and compliment the chocolate very nicely. Alcohol by volume sits at 6.5% and is barely noticeable, which is nice in a stout bordering on the Imperial style guideline. Great Food Pairings include Spicy beef and vegetable dishes or Cinnamon ice cream ginger cookies. The perfect booze pairing is a chilled blend of Baileys and Kahlau touched with a hint of Goldschlager. Anyone Up for a Drink? All this talk of beer and booze is making me thirsty!
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EAST VALLEY The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, 85224 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, The Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Ballast Point Sculpin Gordon Biersch 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, SanTan Devil’s Ale Irish Republic 58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225 Ask for: Irish Republic Amber, Sleepy Dog Red Rover, KilKenny’s Irish Cream Ale BoomBozz Tap House 1026 E. Gilbert Road Gilbert AZ Ask for: SanTan Devil’s Ale, Bell’s Oberon, Pyramid Hefeweizen Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog
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March 3: Fan Fest (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Complimentary event to check out the 2012 Dodgers and White Sox squads! Fans can enjoy player workouts and autograph opportunities. Concessions and merchandise will be available.
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For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.camelbackranchbaseball.com or call 623-302-5000.
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Adrian Beltre 2011 Gold Glove Award Winner
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Stand up comedian, writer, actress and voice artist Wanda Sykes brings her 2012 tour to the intimate Celebrity Theatre for one night only at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27th 2012. Ms. Sykes has been called “one of the funniest stand up comics” by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. Her smartwitted stand up has sent her career in many different areas, having already won four Emmy awards for her writing
and performing. She has been a series regular on Curb Your Enthusiasm and The New Adventures of Old Christine, and has also had a successful career in film, appearing in Monster-in-Law, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Evan Almighty and License to Wed, as well as voiced characters in Over the Hedge, Barnyard, Brother Bear 2, Rio and Ice Age: Continental Drift. I’ma Be Me, Sykes’ 2009 HBO Comedy special, has recently been released on DVD. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets (45 and $70; $95 for table seating) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www. celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext. 1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is located at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.
Rock Fans: Sing With Chicago and Fight Breast Cancer
Grammy-Winning Band Chicago and American Cancer Society Team Up for Third Year of the Hit Promotion, March 11th 2012 at Celebrity Theatre
Chicago has teamed up with the American Cancer Society for the third year in a row to give fans a chance to bid to sing with the legendary “rock and roll band with horns” during their tour across the U.S., which includes a stop at Phoenix, Arizona’s Celebrity Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 th. Fans will be able to bid on a package that includes a meet and greet with Chicago, two premium
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tickets, backstage passes and a special opportunity to sing the classic hit song “If You Leave Me Now” onstage with the band during the concert. Fans can now bid in the auction at www.cancer.org/ singwithchicago and all proceeds directly benefit the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer. Tickets to Chicago’s March 11th show at Celebrity Theatre ($56 and $81) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext. 1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is located just south of the 202 freeway, at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.
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Kim’s Corner Little Hurricane is a blues/rock duo comprised of drummer CC (she used to be a chef) and guitarist Tone. The pair sets the stage with vintage furniture (complete with builtin speakers), microphones, instruments and lamps. Their equipment’s expanded in the many months since—CC even started singing alongside Little Hurricane joins Jenny Owen Youngs at spare bursts of mandolin and Club Congress on Friday March 3rd. harmonica—but the San Diego duo’s bruised sound is still rooted in restless rhythms and heated hooks on their self-released debut album, Homewrecker. Little Hurricane will be joining Jenny Owen Youngs at Club Congress (311 E. Congress St. in Tucson) on Friday, March 3rd. Visit www.hotelcongress.com/club for more information and tickets. Killswitch Engage are pleased to announce that they have filled the singer vacancy in the band and they have done so with a familiar face: original vocalist Jesse Leach. Leach sang on the band’s first self-titled album, which came out in 2000, and on their landmark 2002 Roadrunner debut Killswitch engage welcome back original singer, Jesse Leach. Alive or Just Breathing. Leach left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Howard Jones, but his work on Alive or Just Breathing has always been revered by diehard, longtime KsE fans. A decade later, things have come full circle.
el Pedregal continues its new Spring Festival featuring lively music, distinctive shopping, and refreshing wines on Sunday, March 4th from 1-4pm. Guests will enjoy a live concert by Urban Quartet. Noted as “not your ordinary string quartet,” the band brings to the stage an eclectic repertoire performing original and contemporary works including Metallica, Sting, U2, The Cranberries, Eminem, Coldplay, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and more! Their music features a wide range of sounds including hard rock, alternative rock, pop, club music, cutting edge electronic music, jazz and original film music. AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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Thursday Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Devo. www.iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www.jerseystavern.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: The Heymakers. www. thebloozebar.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band. The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Thank You Rosekind, Yus, Secret Tongues and Andrew Kendall. www.thetrunkspace.com Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 7737135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www. canteentequilabar.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com
Friday Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: GTR. www.cactusjacksbaraz.net Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Tom Foolery. www.jakes-o-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Sweaty. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee. com
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WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Western Sun Band. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Los Dons Dons. www.cavecreekcoffee.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Voodoo Swing. www.jerseystavern.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: More Equal, The Slackers, Tracey Rappa and the Heat and Tell Me About the Rabbits. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Clay Walker and Nathan Dean. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: 8Teaze and Hair Raid. www.thebloozebar.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Ratio (District Stage) and Melanie & Van (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Black Banner Dovichenko, Naudhiz, From Dogs to Wolves and Enirva. www. icehousetavernphx.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Resonation. www.steelhorsesaloon.com Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Redrick Sultan, Tugboat, The General Electric, Captain Squeegee and Standing Shadows. myspace.com/theroguebar Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Doctor Bones, Bottoms Up, Blues Gang, Japhy’s Descent, The Sugar Thieves, Dry River Yacht Club and Dahmer Party. www. thesailinn.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: The Early Mourners w/ Rocketship 3D. www.tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Flathead, Kevin Daly’s Chicken & Waffles, Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit (CA),
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Concert Venues 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: March 1st: Monkeys in Space w/ The Nightly Scene March 9th: Stephen Ashbrook March 10th: Vitalogy (Pearl Jam tribute) and Budweezer (Weezer tribute) March 12th: Nico Vega w/ JJamz www.910liveaz.com ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: March 7th: Greg Fishman & Judy Rovers “Red-Hot Chicago Jazz” March 9th: Annie Moscow & Rachel Gold www.asukerr.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: March 10th: Masters of Funk 2012: Sugafoots’, Ohio Players, Lakeside, Confunkshun, Barkays and Dazz Band March 11th: Chicago March 23rd: Kris Kristofferson www.celebritytheatre.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: March 2nd: Los Lonely Boys and The Dunwells March 3rd: Ricky Nelson Remembered March 4th: Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble March 10th: Damn Yankees March 19th – 24th: The Awesome 80’s Prom www.chandlercenter.org The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: March 2nd: Nipsey Hussle w/ special guests March 7th: Lagwagon w/ special guests March 9th: Brother Ali w/ special guests March 10th: Mobb Deep w/ special guests www.clubhousegigs.com Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800-722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: March 2nd: Leslie and the Ly’s March 3rd: Jenny Owen Youngs w/ Little Hurricane
March 4th: Gift of Gab March 6th: O’Brother, Junius, Sleep Driver and Standby Red 5 March 7th: Miniature Tigers, Geographer, The Chain Gang of 1974 and Pretty & Nice March 9th: The Pretty Reckless w/ The Parlor Mob (6:30pm) March 9th: B. Bravo & the Starship Connection (10pm) March 10th: Combo Westside www.hotelcongress.com/club Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: March 2nd: Lost in the Jungle March 2nd: Gift of Gab March 3rd: Chemicals of Democracy March 7th: Eternal Decay March 8th: Futuristic March 9th: Agent Orange March 11th: The Digitour w/ Dave Days, Ricky Ficarelli and more March 12th: The Quill www.clubredrocks.com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: (Formerly Dodge Theatre) March 1st: Korn w/ Sluggo and J Devil March 12th: Willie Nelson March 24th: The Pink Floyd Experience April 2nd: Florence & the Machine w/ Blood Orange April 13th: Eddie Vedder April 27th: Celtic Woman May 9th: Creed May 14th: Snow Patrol w/ Ed Sheeran www.livenation.com The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: March 1st: John Lee Hooker, Jr. March 2nd: James Parks Band March 3rd: Mark Mulligan and Kelly McGuire (1-4pm) March 3rd: Nameless Prophets (9pm) March 6th: Joe Louis Walker March 7th: Bill Dutcher (5pm) March 7th: Carvin Jones (8pm) March 8th: Hawaiian Music Night March 9th: Wanda Jackson March 10th: Bill Frisell’s Beautiful Dreamers featuring Eyvind Kang and Rudy Royston www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: March 1st: Crisis and Retro-Active March 2nd: Al Stewart Acoustic Duo w/ Dave Nachmanoff March 3rd: Girls March 4th: Jenny Owen Youngs (Trio) March 5th: Red Bull Music Academy presents Toro y Moi March 6th: Saul Williams March 7th: William Fitzsimmons March 8th: Miniature Tigers March 9th: The Fabulous Thunderbirds March 10th: The Stone Foxes www.crescentphx.com
Fox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson: March 18th: The Manhattan Transfer www.foxtucsontheatre.org Gold Canyon Arts Council / Gold Canyon United Methodist Church (480) 983-2171, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon: March 9th: American Chamber Players www.gcac1.com Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: March 15th: Radiohead March 23rd: Romeo Santos May 18th: Rammstein September 25th: Red Hot Chili Peppers www.jobingarena.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: March 3rd: Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, The VeraGroove, Valley Love and more March 9th: Odd Future and more March 10th: The Jugg-Fest featuring J Boog, SpawnBrezzie, Common Kings, Ray Leger & Natural Roots, Kava Kreation and Local Culture www.luckymanonline.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: March 1st: RAW Artists March 2nd: La Velvet and Smasht March 3rd: Sweet Talker, Radio Drive By, Reece, My Girl Friday, This Century and Rock Lobster March 4th: Metalhead March 7th: Daisy Train March 8th: Bella Lune, The Attitude and The Dreaming March 9th: Sweet Beginnings, The Silent Comedy, Tridon, Idle Red, Hush (CD release) and Something Unto Nothing March 10th: The Hollywood Kills, The Parlor Mob, The Pretty Reckless and Rock Lobster www.martiniranchaz.net
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Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: March 2nd: Band and Orchestra Concert March 3rd: Let Us Serenade You: Symphony of the SW March 3rd: The Proclaim Liberty Tour: The Miracle of America, Birth of a Nation Concert March 7th: Peter Frampton March 10th: David Benoit and Brian Culbertson www.mesaartscenter.com/
March 4th: An Evening with Mickey Hart Band www.orpheumpresents.com
March 19th: Yellow Ostrich (NY) http://solarculture.org
March 29th: Trans-Siberian Orchestra cms3.tucsonaz.gov/tcc/tucson-arena
Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: March 1st: Roddy Radiation March 2nd: Sugar Thieves and Bottom Up Blues Gang March 3rd: (Prime Time) Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns March 3rd: (Early show) President Gator presents APS Jam March 4th: The Sweet Remains featuring Brian Chartrans March 5th: Daryl Hance March 6th: Joe Buck Yourself and The Hooten Hollers March 7th: Motopony March 8th: Forward Down Revers, iLL Fletch, The Regretting Man, James Dore’, Urban Genesis, Somewhere Down North, Inside Echoes, Divine Essence and Only Warning March 9th: Janiva Magness March 10th: (Prime Time show) Blues Blast After-Party & Celebrity Jam hosted by Rocket 88’s, Johnny Rapp, Bob Coritore March 10th: (Early show) Voo Doo Swing, Rhythm Dragons and Do Somethings www.rhythmroom.com
Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: March 1st: Arizona Wind Symphonhy: Continental Drift March 3rd: Childsplay: “Rock the Presidents” March 4th: Childsplay: “Rock the Presidents” March 11th: Sonoran Chamber Music: Piano Trio www.tempe.gov/tca
U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: May 4th: Mana May 15th: Roger Waters: The Wall Live June 16th: Van Halen w/ Kool & the Gang August 29th: Neil Diamond www.usairwayscenter.com
Tuscon Arena (800) 745-3000, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson: March 3rd: Aida – AZ Opera Company March 4th: Drake: The Club Paradise Tour March 6th: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival: Apollo’s Fire Baroque Ensemble March 7th: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival March 8th: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival: Youth Concert March 9th: Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival March 10th: TSO Concert Special: Live and Let Die
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Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson: March 1st: Henry Rollins March 2nd: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular March 3rd: That Is All: An Evening with John Hodgman March 7th: Sublime w/ Rome and Everlast March 8th: Deadmeat Tour w/ Steve Aoki www.rialtotheatre.com Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: March 1st: Fran Lebowitz March 3rd: Patti LuPone: The Gypsy in My Soul March 10th: Bruce Hornsby www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Skrappy’s (623) 334-0010, 191 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: March 6th: For the Fallen Dreams and Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! March 11th: For the Fallen Dreams, Attila, Chelsea Grin and Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! myspace.com/skrappys
Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: March 2nd: Fire & Rain: A Tribute to James Taylor March 3rd: Marmalade Skies: The Music of the Beatles March 4th: The British Invasion: The Music That Crossed the Pond March 8th: Paul Gurvitz with the New Army MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. March 9th: Yesterday Once More: The Ultimate Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: Tribute to the Carpenters March 6th: Jane Monheit March 9th: The Piano Man: A Tribute to Billy Joel March 9th: Paquito D’Rivera w/ The Brasil Guitar & Elton John March 10th: Decades of Cool: The Music of Duo th March 10 : Coyote Jump: A Canyon Records Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra www.skye-restaurant.com 60th Anniversary Concert www.themim.org Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, Tucson: March 13th: The Mynabirds (Omaha) w/ Big Harp 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: March 3rd: Hemlock (L.A.)
Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: March 1st: The Ghost Inside March 2nd: The Madigans March 3rd: The Spring Breakdown March 5th: Erra March 6th: Shai Hulud and A Plea for Purging March 7th: Junius D’Brother March 9th: Every Avenue March 10th: Kill the Lights www.niletheater.com
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Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts (928) 684-6624, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg: March 3rd: Dailey & Vincent “Sing the Statler Brothers” March 11th: Culberston & Benoit “piano2piano” www.delewebbcenter.org
2155 E. University, Tempe • 480-CLUB-rED • www.Clubredrocks Located at the SW Corner of University Drive and Loop 101 in Tempe
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from orange county california comes this surf /punk / power trio / garage band with old school 80s pure punk sound
FIJI is backed up by both lost Coast and Bonafide for this unique event. Plus Sean Na'auao, Kush County, Trey Smoov and 4th Remedi.
Agent Orange pURE pUNK • $12–$17 FRI 3/2 • 8 pm • All Ages
REMARC (UK)
FIJI • Sean na'auao Hawaiian Reggae • $35–$45 SAT 3/17 • 7 pm • 21+
Bullets & Octane
REMARC, SixFootUnda, Dubpile, Kingz & Killah Ranks, Babel & Type R, Kilsek & Zack Maniac.
BUllETS And OCTANE are a fast, intense blend of metal, hard rock and gritty punk rock.!
Drum & Bass • $10 SAT 3/10 • 5 pm • All Ages
Punk/Hard rock • $12–$15 WED 3/21 • 7 pm • All Ages
Newcomer ZZ Ward is equal parts throwback blues wailer, steely hiphop crooner & razor-sharp pop belter.
with lead singer Robin McAuley! Plus local favorite The Hollywood Saints!
ZZ Ward • AB & Sea
Michael Schenker Group
rising Star • $10–$12 MON 3/12 • 7 pm • All Ages
80s rock • $20–$25 SAT 4/14 • 7 pm • 21+
THE QUILL (Sweden)
Authority Zero
THE QUill are a Swedish stoner rock/heavy metal band on their First U.S. Tour...wow!
Special 21+ Rhythm and Booze show. Authority Zero is authentic punk rock royalty.
Stoner rock • $10–$12 THR 3/1 FRI 3/2 SAT 3/3 SAT 3/3 WeD 3.7 THR 3/8 THR 3/8 FRI 3/9 SAT 3/10 SAT 3/10 SUN 3/11 MON 3/12 MON 3/12 FRI 3/16 SAT 3/17 SAT 3/17
College Dance party REMARC (UK) Chemicals of Democracy DeSeRT CITY eTeRNAL DeCAY K.I.D. • Mr. Man CarDIaC AGENT ORANGE ZZ Ward • aB & Sea FIJI • Sean na'auao DaVE DaYS, ricky Ficarelli The Quill (SWEDEn) CAPPADONNA Axe Murder Boys Bullets & Octane COOKIE MOnSTa
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Saturday, March 3rd 2012 Do you know a teenage musician who deserves a chance to develop his or her skill? Then mark your calendar for Sat., March 3 to attend a special benefit concert featuring Euge Groove, Peter White, Eric Darius, Marion Meadows and The Sahnas Brothers at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., in Phoenix. Co-presented by the M.U.S.I.C. Foundation of Arizona, JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival and BTW Concerts. com, the concert will raise funds to help teenage gifted musicians continue their musical education. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres by Big Dev’s BBQ, a live and silent auction, and a Smooth Jazz all-star jam hosted by Euge Groove and featuring Peter White, Eric Darius, Marion Meadows and more. The Sahnas Brothers, two talented Greek guitarists who are best known
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for their beautiful Spanish music, will kick off the event. General admission tickets are $100; VIP tickets cost $1,500 and include a “meet and greet” with the headlining artists during a pre-event reception and a signed guitar. All proceeds benefit the M.U.S.I.C. Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help inspire kids throughout Arizona to learn music. The M.U.S.I.C. Foundation of Arizona is also hosting a clinic for high school musicians from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 3 at the MIM. Geared towards gifted students who are serious about pursuing a career in music, the clinic will be taught by 2012 JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival headliners, including saxophonists Euge Groove, Eric Darius, and Marion Meadows, along with guitarists Peter White and Thano and Demitri Sahnas. The JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival takes place Sat. and Sun., April 14 & 15 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www. musicfoundationaz.org or call (602) 244-8444.
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Euge Groove, Peter White, Eric Darius, Marion Meadows & Others Perform March 3 at MIM in Benefit Concert for Teenage Gifted Musicians
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All the hip Phoenicians have come to love Filmbar for various reasons. Perhaps it’s the cult and indie movies they like to showcase for us, along with the fact that we get to drink affordable adult beverages as we enjoy a movie. They also have their international beats parties on Saturdays known as The Palace when the DJs spin world house music, causing the dance floor to become saturated with vibrating hipsters sipping on local brews and PBR. Filmbar attracts such a cultured crowd that they have become one of the five venues holding this year’s Fringe Festival events. The Phoenix Fringe Festival consists of a series of performing art works brought to you by individuals who don’t give an eff about offending their audiences. The performers this weekend are storytellers. Similar to the storytelling of ancient Greek bards like, Homer-but definitely not as graceful or poetic, expect these contemporary storytellers to be crude, obscene, and more than likely humorous. Tales of travel, sex, and love are the themes of this week’s three performances. This weekend and next Laura Rutherford will stage 1001 Hot Arabian Nights: The Pillowtalk and Wondertales that Saved Scheherazade. Sule Greg Wilson will put on Tales of Consensual Shenanigans: Erotic Folk Tales from Hither and Yon...and Some Dirty Blues, too! And Pina will perform the The Pina & Pinna Show. Such unique titles must mean something sexy if not just goofy is going to go down. Then afterwards or even in between, you’ll be able to release more than just laughs on Filmbar’s dance floor. As mentioned earlier, Filmbar is just one of five venues hosting the Phoenix Fringe Festival, so be sure to check out their website for more specific information. Fridays and Saturdays this week and next (3/2-3/10). Shows starting at 7 pm. 815 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix. http:// phxfringe.org/. $10. Ages 21+
The Sea Merchants at Rula Bula I love March this year. Late February weather promised us perfect temperatures and St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday which means we all can be relieved of the lies that come the following day—the day we all call in sick to work and have to tell our bosses that we must have gotten food poisoning from carne asada fries. Save that one for the day after the 4th of July. Rula Bula on Mill will for sure be a hot spot this St. Patty’s Day so you may want to check it out on a day that isn’t swarmed with silly oversized leprechauns and sloppy drunkies. Although Rula Bula means “uproar and commotion” in Irish Gaelic, it really is a great bar to have a decent conversation at with your buddies. And of course, a real Irish pub has to have an Irish band playing. This Saturday, the Sea Merchants will fill the bar with Irish rock and Celtic tunes to help create a more authentic mood so those Car Bombs slide down smoothly. After the Great Arizona Beer Festival at Tempe Beach Park Saturday, walk over to Rula Bula where you’ll be able to sip on a Guinness, reflect on the day, or practice expanding your beer intake for the holiday. Saturday, March 3rd. 10 pm – 2 am. Free. Ages 21+
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WAKEBOARD WILD! Tips for Beginners…. Perhaps you’ve been skateboarding or snowboarding for some time and want to try something a bit different, or perhaps you’ve never set foot on anything that resembles a board, but wanted to get a taste of something new. Regardless of your motivation, wakeboarding can be an incredibly thrilling time—full of jumps, spins, and of course speed. As a beginner, though, you must understand that all of this takes time, and a whole lot of patience to master. For those that have experience with other sports, you may have an advantage, but either way, you’ll need plenty of time
to perfect this fantastic water sport. Here are some tips for beginners. Find the Right Lifejacket Though right now the thrill of the wake is getting you hyped, safety is and should always be your number one concern. Make sure to find a quality lifejacket, one that fits you properly. Even if you are an incredibly good swimmer, you’ll likely be spending a whole lot of time in the water. Because you’ll be getting up (and falling down) on the board often, you’re going to get worn out quickly trying to tread water—particularly with a board still attached to your feet. A vest-style lifejacket tends to work best, but if it doesn’t fit correctly
and sits too loose, you’ll be entirely uncomfortable. Be safe and be sure to find one that’s good for your body type. Find the Right Board Like the lifejacket, finding the right wakeboard will ease you into the process and keep the “up again down again” process a bit easier. Though it may seem wise to go out and buy the hottest, newest, most expensive board out there—it probably won’t be the best decision for a beginner. Start with a larger board. They tend to be much more stable than those smaller, which will not only better prevent you from falling in the first place, but make it easier for you to get back up and stabilize once you’re ready to go again. Rope Length There are mixed views on the best length of rope for beginners— on one hand, a longer rope will cause less of a wake, making your ride more stable. At the same time, some prefer a shorter rope when starting
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out because it makes it easier to pull you out of the water. The best thing you can do is find out which of these works better for you. Try it both ways, and if you find you prefer one, stick with it—as they both have pros and cons. Start Slow I know, you’re thinking, “I didn’t decide on this extreme water sport so I could go slow!” Of course, you don’t want to go too slow, or you’re not going to get anywhere, but understand that becoming a quality wake-boarder doesn’t happen overnight. Asking the driver to jet off at a million miles per hour will only leave you in the water. Trying to do too much too soon will increase the risk of injury, and then your wakeboarding career will be over. So start slow, and remember that only with constant practice and babysteps will you improve and flourish.
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Women are more likely to say “I’m sorry” than men because they are more likely to think they’ve done something wrong.
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In Medieval France, cheating wives were made to chase a chicken through town naked.
FINDING THE FUNNY IN FINANCE
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A Modern Version of “WHO’S ON FIRST?”
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I’m setting up an office in my den and I’m thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name’s Lou.
Men who help with housework also tend to have more sex.
ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don’t own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name’s Lou.
Hip Hop artist Flo Rida tests all his new music at clubs before official release. He says if the girls are dancing, it will be a hit.
ABBOTT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don’t know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software. ABBOTT: Software for Windows? COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? ABBOTT: I just did. COSTELLO: You just did what? ABBOTT: Recommend something. COSTELLO: You recommended something?
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Babies can remember music they hear while in the womb for up to a year.
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The two steps at the top and the two at the bottom are the four most dangerous steps in a stair case.
COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
Oprah makes $10 every second, $600 a minute.
ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yes, for my office! ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows. COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let’s just say I’m sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOTT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT: Word in Office. COSTELLO: The only word in office is office. ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows? ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue ‘W’.
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Celebrity gossip has become the seventh most common legal addiction in the world.
COSTELLO: I’m going to click your blue ‘w’ if you don’t start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
“Schadenfreude” is a word for that feeling of joy and slight satisfaction you sometimes get from the misfortune of others.
ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: That’s right. What do you have? ABBOTT: Money.
Bill Gates has given away $28 billion since 2007 and has saved approximately 6 million lives.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What’s bundled with my computer? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge. COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much? ABBOTT: One copy.
Only 8% of the world’s currency exists as physical cash, the rest is electronic.
COSTELLO: Isn’t it illegal to copy money? ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money. COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
Men find women dressed in red to be more sexually attractive.
(A few days later) ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
Most people turn the music down in the car when looking for a street sign, so they can see it better.
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