AZ Weekly Issue 51 by AZ Weekly

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Vol: 2 Issue: 51 December 17th, 2009

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Dodge Theatre Saturday, February 20, 2010

ARTS! SECTION Thousands of dazzling lights at Golfland!

This winter take a trip through Golfland’s Winter Wonderland for a miniature golf experience amid thousands of dazzling lights, holiday displays and festive music. Afterwards, snap a few pictures with Santa and make sure you’re not on the “naughty list.” Plus, enjoy all of your favorite Golfland attractions like racecars, bumper boats, laser tag, and video games. SAVE $2 per person by donating two non-perishable cans of food. 155 W. Hampton, Mesa • www.golfland.com • 480-834-8319

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IN THIS ISSUE!

AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 51 December 17th, 2009 Publisher Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com

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Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Jeff Miller Accounts Manager jeff.miller@azweeklymagazine.com Fran DeLuca Accounts Manager Fran.DeLuca@azweeklymagazine.com Christina Forrester Accounts Manager christina.forrester@azweeklymagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chad Haire THE NIGHTOWL Brent Diggins & Efia Moore brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery

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“A great show with lots of stage magic and stunning costumes, falling snow and giant mice.” – The Arizona Republic

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Nick@ Night By Nick Connell “IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!” as the old holiday song chimes, and it’s certainly true of the wonderful lineup of holiday shows going on all over town! Make sure to dust off the ‘old humbug’ and support the arts this season! You’ll be blessed with good cheer and some surprise performances you won’t forget! THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Arizona with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall. Ib Anderson’s production of THE NUTCRACKER with the Phoenix Symphony is a delightful masterpiece! From the opening tableau through the Sugar Plum Fairy dance, this is a show for the ages! The music is exquisite, the choreography celebratory, the set designs beautiful, with a rainbow of lights and costumes to complement the magical cast of characters and dancers! What a royal gift for the holidays! Tickets 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org A CHRISTMAS CAROL Actors Theatre at The Herberger Theater Center. Director Matthew Weiner and the whole company of Actors Theatre will have you transformed with their new production of the community tradition, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This is truly a carol sung in the “key of joy”, with more surprises and excitement to shake the humbug out of any Scrooge. Kudos to Matthew, Kim Bennett as Ebenezer and the rich cast of characters for making this show contemporary and fresh! God bless us everyone! Tickets 602-252-8497 or AChristmasCarolPhoenix.com A WINNIE The POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL at Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix. Bobb Cooper, Jessica Graeber, Mark Fearey and the Valley Youth Theatre have brought WINNIE The POOH’s CHRISTMAS Tale back to life for kids of all ages! This darling show is full of your favorite characters from the A.A.Milne stories. There’s Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Roo, Kanga, Owl, and of course the lovable Pooh and his sweet jar of honey! Grab the kids and have a Merry Little Christmas with this friendliest of children shows! Tickets 602-2538188 or VYT.org SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM and The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Patti Hannon and the Sister’s Christmas Catechism show has gone to new heights to bring the old Catholic School Christmas pageant to life in living colors! This is a sidesplitting take on the antics of Sister’s class of life. You don’t need to be Catholic to enjoy this hilarious Christmas special! Make sure you bring a friend in case you get caught with the Magi’s gold! You may even see a flashback or two from the ‘good sister’! Tickets 480-994-2787 or ScottsdalePerformingArts.org AZ DIAMOND CHRISTMAS SHOW and PIONEER PEPPER SINGING COWBOY CHRISTMAS in the Pioneer Room at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Mesa. The Broadway Palm is loaded with entertaining Christmas shows for the holidays. AZ DIAMOND’S CHRISTMAS SHOW is a walk down memory lane with the songs and ballads of Neil Diamond. There’s a hit song all night long to keep the heart light on. Mix in Neil’s favorites of the holiday season and you have a very Merry Christmas! PIONEER PEPPER’S SINGING COWBOY CHRISTMAS is full of Christmas cheer and a few surprise guests! The Marshal delivers some of his best songs for the holidays with a stage rolling with performers, tap dancers, reindeer and even a visit from old St. Nick! Mix in the usual world class musicians and you have a joyous holiday show! Tickets 480-325-6700 or BroadwayPalmWest.com

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ARTS! SECTION “Come for the Food Stay for the SHOW”

“More than transportation… We are all about taking care of People!” A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail (Musical) December 4th thru 23rd 2009 at Valley Youth Theatre

A VYT holiday tradition, delighting Valley families for fourteen seasons. Join Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and their friends in the Hundred Acre Woods for a celebration of friendship, caring and sharing. For more information visit www.vyt.com 525 North First Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

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The Sic Sense Holiday Show presented by Phoenix Rising Artists’ Collaborative Soul Invictus Through December 19, 2009 Friday - Saturday 8pm The Sic Sense Sketch Comedy Troupe is back with it’s brand of off-color, off-kilter and often zany sketches for your holiday entertainment. Known for being provocative and witty, the show will include original sketches such as “You Ruined Christmas”, “Gift of the Zombii” and “Jesus’ Birthday Party” along with original and warped versions of your favorite Christmas carols. The show includes adult language and situations, partial nudity and is definitely NOT for the easily offended!

Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall Through December 27, 2009 Thursday – Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday 1pm & 5pm Experience the magic and beauty of this beloved holiday classic through the eyes of Clara who wakes in the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy and is entertained by dances including Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea and the Waltz of the Flowers. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, this classic masterpiece is complete with a miraculous, growing Christmas tree, sparkling snowfall on stage, and the magic of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Original choreography by Ib Andersen, sets by Carey Wong, costumes by Fabio Toblini.

Miracle on 34th Street Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Through December 20, 2009 Thursday – Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm This holiday season let the spirit of Christmas surround you with the timeless classic. Theater Works is proudly producing this wonderful family play for a second season in a row. This cherished play will charm the audience with its enduring message of hope and faith. In this cherished Christmas tale, Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy’s holiday Santa, he is so enchanting to children and shoppers that he is perceived to be dangerous by fellow employees, who plot to ruin him. Things take a turn for the worse and a young girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom decision.

The Nutcracker, a play presented by Fountain Hills Community Theater Through December 20, 2009 Friday - Saturday 7pm Sunday 2pm Comic retelling of the classic story of The Nutcracker - where the King Rat raps, candies cavort and gummy bears save the day! Holiday Festival immediately following the production. Jump start your holidays with special surprise for our younger patrons, games, gingerbread and sugar cookies, hot chocolate, spiced cider and special visit from Santa Claus! Helpful Information: Family and friends in a group of 10 or more and get our special holiday discount of $4 off per ticket. (must be booked as one sale)

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Singing Cowboy Christmas Show Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Through December 26, 2009 Evenings 7:30pm Matinees 1:15pm Holiday Cabaret: Melodies of Christmas ITheatre Collaborative Herberger Theater Center Thursday – Saturday 8pm Sunday 2pm Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight The Phoenix Symphony Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday 7:30pm

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Holiday Harmony Phoenix Theatre Friday & Saturday 8pm Meet Me in St. Louis Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Through January 2, 2010 Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 1:15pm & 7pm Shirley Jones Christmas Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Playhouse on the Park Thursday – Sunday 2:30pm Saturday 7:30pm Wish Upon a Star Grand Canyon Performing Arts John Paul Theatre Friday 8pm Saturday 7pm Sunday 2pm Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice: Night Sky Essays Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday 8pm

Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp. com for discount tickets and special offers. This weeks “hot seat” is A Christmas Carol presented by Actors Theatre Heberger Theater Center Through December 24, 2009 Wednesday & Saturday 2pm & 7pm Thursday 1pm & 7pm Friday 7pm Sunday 2pm Tickets: Regular Price: $67 Discount Price: $25 If you haven’t seen it in a while, revisit an old friend! Dickens’ classic story of redemption and hope is ingeniously re-imagined as only Actors Theatre can in this spectacular musical. Celebrate the ‘spirits’ of the holidays with the entire family. Sure to warm the hearts of children of all ages.

Spreading holiday cheer among the smooth jazz masses, Dave Koz and friends bring their special renditions of Christmas favorites for a relaxing, sentimental, and uplifting evening. This Smooth Jazz Christmas is a refreshing change from the typical holiday fare and a perfect complement to the season. In a career spanning nearly two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time Grammy® nominee, he was honored this year by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star in the sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. Koz has played with musical luminaries such as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, and Rod Stewart. Koz will be performing with David Benoit, Rick Braun, Brenda Russell, and Peter White during this special smooth jazz Christmas special. Tickets are $52-$80 and are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.

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Dave Koz “A Smooth Jazz Christmas” Performing Live at Mesa Arts Center Saturday, December 22

Arizona Broadway Theatre offers ‘Swingtown Radio Christmas’ A Holiday Cabaret Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) continues its popular After Dark series with the upcoming holiday cabaret, Swingtown Radio Christmas, to be performed in ABT’s Encore Room, December 16 through December 18, 2009 with curtain time at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Swingtown Radio Christmas stars ABT favorites Cassandra Norville Klaphake (Cabaret, Kiss Me Kate, Jekyll and Hyde), Kurtis W. Overby (Cabaret, La Cage aux Folles, Crazy for You) and Stacey Kimble Gordon (Bye Bye Birdie, Anything Goes) as a traveling troupe of radio entertainers in the late 1940s who find themselves in the desert in America’s Great Southwest on Christmas Eve unable to get back to the big city. So, they do what any entertainer would do; they put on a show. Filled with familiar holiday standards and famous comedy sketches from the 1940s, Swingtown Radio Christmas encourages audience interaction before (and during!) the show. Intended for mature audiences, Swingtown Radio Christmas is a show where you can expect the unexpected. Tickets for Swingtown Radio Christmas are $25 per person. Appetizers and spirits will be available one hour before curtain. For more information about Swingtown Radio Christmas, please contact the ABT box office at 623-776-8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Hosts Crafts Fair

The parking lot of the Arizona Broadway Theatre will be turned into a large showroom as it holds a community-wide Crafts Fair Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Individuals interested in selling their crafts may purchase space in the theatre’s lobby or parking lot. The cost for purchasing craft space will benefit ABT’s non-profit mission; however, vendors can keep all proceeds from sales of their crafts. For more information on renting craft space, please contact Mary Rooney at 623-776-8400 or mary@azbroadwaytheatre.com.

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“The Young Victoria”, a look at the start of England’s Victorian Age Review by Stan Robinson Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org

Period films are some of my favorites; they provide the portal to travel to the past as a first hand observer of historical events and the essence of the lives of the time. “The Young Victoria” gives us a view of Alexandrina Victoria, (dropping the use of her first name) who’s reign as Queen

Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE BIGGIES Top grossing movies from Dec 11th through Dec 13th 1 - The Princess and the Frog (Buena Vista) $24.2 Million 2 - The Blind Side (Warner Bros) $15 Million 3 - Invictus - (Warner Bros) $8.6 Million 4 - Twilight Saga: New Moon (Summit) $7.9 Million 5 - A Christmas Carol (2009) (Buena Vista) $6.8 Million

Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20 Planet 51 12:00 Couples Retreat 12:45 Pirate Radio 2:15 It’s a Wonderful Life 3:15 Fantastic Mr. Fox 5:00 Couples Retreat 6:00 Men Who Stare at Goats 7:15 Pirate Radio 8:30

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NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second, each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines. PAL is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second, each frame is made up of 625 individual scan lines!

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On her 18th birthday, she (Emily Blunt) becomes queen and is faced with those items she feels necessary to address including the state of the economic condition of her lower class subjects, and tested constantly the power of a monarchy and that of government. And, because of her young age, those around her sought, on various levels and reasons, to further their own gains. The one constant and stabilizing force in her life, Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) her first cousin. This look at the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria’s rule, including assassination attempts, power struggles, and her enduring romance and marriage with Prince Albert (he was 20 years old), who was her founda-

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(20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901) lasted 63 years, longer than any other British monarch before or since, and her reign is the longest of any female monarch in history. Her reign is known as the ‘Victorian era’, a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military progress in the United Kingdom.

tion for the first twenty years of her reign until his death in 1861. During that time they put in motion reforms in education, welfare, and industry, as well as support for the arts and sciences that are prevalent to this day. Historians have often commented that it was during the reign of Queen Victoria and the course she set in motion, is the foundation of the relationship between the monarchy and English government as the country moved into the modern era of the 1900’s. If period films are among your favorites, “The Young Victoria” is a ‘must see’ on my list. Starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Thomas Kretschmann, Mark Strong, Jesper Christensen, and Harriet Walter. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée; written by Julian Fellowes; Sony Pictures Entertainment release. Rated PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language, and smoking. Runtime: 100 minutes.

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is God?” The comments from filmmaker Peter Roger, and Hugh Jackman, Ringo Starr, David Copperfield, Seal, Bob Geldof, Baz Luhrmann, Jack Thompson, Princess Michael of Kent, and John Demartini, provide interesting ‘food for mental thought’.

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“Did You Hear About the Mogans?” a romantic comedy with intrigue! As the tagline of ‘We’re not in Manhattan anymore’ tells us, a New York City couple (Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker) face the drastic change in their upscale lifestyle when they witnesses a murder. For their safety, they’re placed in the witness protection program and forced to settle in a small Wyoming town! Starring Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalia Klimas, Vincenzo Amato, Jesse Liebman, Elisabeth Moss, Sam Elliott, and Mary Steenburgen. Written and directed by Marc Lawrence; Columbia Pictures release. Rated PG-13 for some sexual references, and momentary violence.

“Oh My God”, Did God create Man or did Man create God?

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That’s the focus of this documentary as it examines the age-old question, did man while determining that there are forces greater than we, intellectually arrived at the aspect of a higher force? This documentary asks people from all walks of life, from celebrities, to the religious, to atheists and the common Man - the question - “What AZWeeklyMagazine.com

Written and directed by Peter Rodger. Gussi Films release. Runtime: 93 minutes.

“Avatar”, the epic adventure and latest from director John Cameron! This sci-fi action thriller takes us to an exotic moon, rich in minerals and bio-diversity. In the future, Jake (Sam Worthington), a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, and finds himself caught between his home planet and the woman (Zoe Saldana) he loves. Battle lines are drawn between her race and those from Earth who find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture and the human encroachment that threatens their very existence. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel Moore, CCH Pounder, and Wes Studi. Written and directed by James Cameron. Twentieth Century-Fox release. Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. Runtime: 162 minutes.

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ENJOY GOURMET HOLIDAY DINING AND NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT LON’S Enjoy traditional holiday dining and ring in the New Year at Lon’s at The Hermosa this season. Lon’s will create multi-course Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners featuring appetizer choices of lobster bisque, roasted squash soup, warm duck salad or crab cake. Main entree selections include ancho chili roasted beef tenderloin and prawns with horseradish mashed potatoes; pecan wood-grilled lamb loin with fingerling potatoes and baby yellow squash; and citrus and honey-glazed salmon with dill spaetzle. Christmas Eve selections will also include roasted breast of chicken with sweet potato mash; butter-braised monk fish with mushrooms and baby cabbage; and cast iron-roasted pork tenderloin with butternut squash custard. The Christmas Day menu will include roasted turkey with corn bread stuffing and maple-roasted sweet potatoes. For dessert on Christmas Eve, indulge in orange and Christmas spice bread pudding. On Christmas Day, celebrate the decadence with chocolate orange pot de crème with infused chantily cream and cranberry orange ice cream or raspberry tiramisu.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. Dinner will be offered from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 24; and 2 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 25, Lon’s Christmas Eve and Day dinners are $65 per person and $15 per child. Ring in the New Year in the romantic ambiance of Lon’s with a special menu including smoked salmon;

warm goat cheese and organic spinach salad; open ravioli of Arizona shrimp; braised beef short ribs; pan roasted pork tenderloin; pecan wood-grilled lamb loin; and grilled beef tenderloin.

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Additionally, Lon’s has an extensive award-winning wine selection with a sommelier available to personally select the most appropriate wines to complement your holiday meal. The New Year’s Eve celebration continues with the sounds of Motown, reggae, rock, and jazz by the Chris Putrino Band. Lon’s New Year’s Eve dinner is $85 for the first seating starting at 5:30 p.m. and $125 for second seating beginning at 8 p.m. which includes entertainment, party favors and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year on Dec. 31. There’s no need to stop the party when the New Year is here. The Hermosa Inn is offering an overnight stay in a beautiful newly-remodeled casita for $349. Known for its one-of-a-kind charm and steeped in Arizona history, the accommodations offer a private patio, sitting room, beehive fireplaces, woodbeamed cathedral ceilings, hand-painted tile and dreamy canopy beds. Beautifully upgraded bathrooms have spacious walkin showers, oversized antique pedestal bathtubs ideal for soaking and sumptuous Waterworks products for a relaxing experience.

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For reservations call Lon’s at The Hermosa at 602-955-7878. Lon’s at The Hermosa is located at 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road in Paradise Valley, Ariz. For more information, visit www.lons.com and www.hermosainn.com.

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The Night Owl If you have an entertainment event or item to include in “The Night Owl” send to brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com “The Night Owl” will cover restaurants, clubs, bars, celebrities, music and other miscellaneous events.

BY BRENT DIGGINS AND EFIA MOORE So…the holidays are upon us, and then they’ll be over, and we’ll have nothing to worry about, right? Well, not really as there’s that New Year’s Eve thing that always seems to be oh so popular. In my experience New Years Eve is one of the hardest party decisions of the year and can cause much strife amongst friends and lovers. The problem is there are so many options, so much going on that different people always want to do different things. So what am I doing? That is a Night Owl secret, but I can tell you some options for you and all that happened, is happening and will happen in the Valley. Switch: After living in Phoenix for nearly five years and being THE Night Owl I love that I’m still discovering new and exciting places, like Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar in Phoenix. The light rail-accessible bistro offers the new Central Avenue corridor’s specialty, contemporary atmospheres with an urban flair. Think community tables, comfortable couches and exotic menu offerings and you have the most recent brainchild of Scottsdale’s Ibiza Café and Wine Bar creators. Switch’s spacious and comfortable outside patio is perfect for happy hours, while inside the blue hues and well-groomed staff set the tone for a casual and sophisticated night out. Moderately priced, Switch offers an international wine list, fun cocktails and seasonal menu items that if are not authentic are still tasty, like sangrias and Italian sodas. Although I was a littlie disappointed with the rum and vodka based caipirinha, which was a little too lime-aide flavored, the Sesame Citrus Shrimp felt more authentic by juxtaposing chili oil and citrus. If you’re looking to take a bite out of urban Phoenix, check out Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar, www.switchofarizona.com or follow them on Twitter, @switchwinebar. Prosperity Black-Eyed Peas at TEXAZ Grill: Growing up I couldn’t stand that every year my family spent New Year’s Eve quietly. While all of my friend’s families threw huge house parties or got all dressed up and went out, my family was required to attend a Midnight church service and eat dinner at home. As a Texas native, my mom would make the traditional “soul food” New Year’s Eve meal. Greens to welcome in money, black-eyed peas for good luck, cornbread, ox tails, and – yes – chitlins. Now that I’m older and live out of state, I don’t usually spend New Year’s with the family and haven’t had a traditional

“soul food” New Year’s Eve meal in years, but after a rough 2009 I’m going to start this decade off right and eat for good luck. Fortunately, I will not have to do the cooking; instead I’ll be getting my New Year’s Eve meal and “prosperity” black-eyed peas at TEXAZ Grill. Stop in for a meal New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31 and New Year’s Day Friday January, 1 2010 at TEXAZ Grill and receive a complimentary side of “prosperity” black eyed peas. I’ll be stopping by because I’ll need all the luck I can get in 2010. For more info on how you can get your own side of “prosperity” visit, www.texazgrill. com. New Year’s Dinner for Two: Tired of the party thing and want to spend New Year’s Eve at one of the most picturesque restaurants in Phoenix? You’re in luck because Sanctuary on Camelback is offering a special New Year’s Eve dinner. Diners can revel in a fourcourse menu that features items like porcini mushroom and foie gras bisque with black truffle meringue, butter braised Maine lobster with saffron risotto, chantrelle mushrooms and wilted pea tendrils, and Ceder River Beef Wellington with farms foie gras, mushroom duxelle, globe carrots and béarnaise sauce. Food like that isn’t coming cheap, but is well worth it at $125 per person for the early seating and $150 for the late seating. You can have wine pairings for $40. And if you and a date go out to a dinner like that you’ll probably ring in the new year, um, PRETTY, PRETTY spectacularly. For more information visit sanctuaryoncamelback.com. A Hot Hotel New Years: The Mondrian is surely going to be one of the see and be seen New Year’s Eve parties of the year. From a luxury car-lined drive to sexy and scantily clad hostesses greeting you at the door to popular Djs and live performers inside, the Mondrian will be one hot spot. The tickets are fairly priced at $45 which will get you full access to both party venues, drink specials, access to a the desert bar, and a complimentary glass of champagne for the midnight toast. The great thing about hotels is you can just grab a room and don’t have to worry about driving, and the Mondrian is offering New Year’s Eve packages with rooms. For more information and tickets visit newyearseve. morganhotelgroup.com. Be safe, be a good person. Till next time…

Brent Diggins is a freelance writer, Valley resident and PR professional at Mindspace, a Valley public relations, marketing and advertising firm. He has been involved in many aspects of the Valley social scene, and considers himself on expert on many things of great global importance, including having a good time. You can reach him at brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com.

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in the franchise’s illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box offices records and over two million smiling fans, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eyepopping 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour in Glendale on Friday, March 5, 2010 with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories. Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters’ high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and

Flight Time Lang, who are starring in the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, “The Amazing Race;” the always hilarious Special K Daley; dribbling magician Scooter Christensen; and ball handling wizards Handles Franklin and Ant Atkinson. Sports Illustrated praised it as “the sports equivalent of comfort food,” in its March 2009 feature article on the Globetrotters titled, Still Crazy After All These Years. “The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family fun,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come.” Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, and America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Harlem Globetrotters will take the court on Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Jobing. com Arena at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the US Airways

Center at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www. ticketmaster.com. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets. The Globetrotters will perform nearly 270 shows in over 200 cities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through the first week of May 2010. The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www. harlemglobetrotters.com.

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LIVE! SECTION STING – IF ON A WINTER’S NIGHT… (CHERRY TREE/UMG) The term ‘Christmas album’ has an all too familiar stereotype: Feeling jolly, majestic orchestration and singing traditional tunes that have been done over and over for decades. If it wasn’t for Sting himself saying that this is a Christmas album, one might not pick up on it right away. It doesn’t sound or feel like a traditional Christmas album in any way, yet you can picture how well this would give ambiance to a snow-filled setting. Well, if you live in Flagstaff anyway. In what is certainly a slightly somber, creative yet unexpected throwback consisting of compositions from the last five centuries, this is a creative collection of songs played with rather untraditional or less contemporary instrumentation. “Soul Cake” has a

passage of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” while staying true to the original message of what was sung at Halloween by children going door to door. “There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue” and “The Snow It Melts The Soonest” give a different meaning and feel of Christmas. “The Burning Babe” is the only upbeat track on the album that is also the only song to have drums instead of occasional percussion. Very stripped down and pure not unlike Rick Rubin’s recent works with Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond (i.e more of an organic feel) with a direct showcase on the voice, this album is unlike any in terms of its holiday approach. Although unexpected, it is quite brilliant in its simplicity. – Stephen Wilkinson Rockzone Records, 2155 E. University #104, Tempe, AZ 85281 / 480-964-6301 www.rockzonerecords.com / www. myspace.com/rockzonerecords

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Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys. 9pm. www. rosiemccaffreys.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Tony Marquez, Michelle Branch and Jack Ingram. www. tobykeithusa.com

Guy Fieri, star of 3 shows on Food Network including Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is taking American food culture to new heights by combining the worlds of food and rock n’ roll. In November, The Guy Fieri Roadshow will hit the Mesa Arts Center on Friday December 18th. Thursday December 17th Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Ronnie Winters and friends. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Todd & Ethan (full band). 8:30pm12:30pm. www.azeats.com/cocomojoes Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: The Former Friends of Young Americans w/ special guests. www.thelostleaf.org Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Rock Lobster. www.bluemartinilounge. com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Halo Machine. www.ckgrill. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 8448629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Tony Marquez. www.tobykeithusa.com

The Keltic Cowboys bring their unique mix of rock, Celtic and folk rock to Rosie McCaffrey’s on Friday December 18th

Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Rob Dickinson (Catherine Wheel) and Thousand Yard Stare. 8pm. myspace.com/ theroguebar

Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys. 9pm. www. rosiemccaffreys.com

Appian Room/Appian Way Restaurant (480) 8367899, 17149 Amhurst Dr., Fountain Hills: Armand Boatman/Fred Forney Christmas Concert. 8:3010:30pm. www.appianway.com

Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix: Black Water Remedy. www. cactusjacksbaraz.net Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5 St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Kongos. www.thelostleaf.org

Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: Tyme Will Tell. 9pm. www. jerseystavern.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Capital Down. www.cocomojoes. com Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Biffos. www.dublinerpub.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Dilemma (9:15pm), Grain of Truth (10:30pm), Friday Night Gunfight (11:45pm) and Embrace the Dream (1am). www.martiniranchaz.net Hardtailz (602) 863-3474, SW Corner of 35th Ave. and Bell Rd., Phoenix: The Wett. 9:30pm. www. hardtailzbar.com

O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: G.A.S. 9:30pm to close. www.okelleysbar.com

Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Shurman, Violet Wild and X Chromosomes. 8pm. www.thesailinn.com

Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: John Fisher. 1-4pm. www. duckanddecanter.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com

Former Count Basie vocalist Dennis Rowland brings his rich and deep vocals back to TCA for an evening of holiday jazz on Saturday December 19th.

O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: 68 Guns. 9:30pm to close. www.okelleysbar. com

Saturday December 19th

Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Mark Barry & Jerry Olsen (Folk). 5:30-8:30pm. www.duckanddecanter.com

Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: We Own the Sky (8pm) and Rock Lobster (10pm). www.martiniranchaz.net

Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Rondavous. 9pm-1am. www. haroldscorral.com

Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: The Hype. www.cocomojoes.com

Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd., Glendale: Radiofix, Graceful Degradation and Nostalgia. $3. www.donnajeanslibations.com Smokey’s Bar and Grill (480) 833-1950, 1734

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Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Major Lingo. 9pm. $8. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley

CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Cruz & the Boomers. www. ckgrill.com

Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: The Instant Classics. www. bluemartinilounge.com

Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Phoenix: Organ Grinder. 9:30pm. www. steelhorsesaloon.com

Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com

Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Super Funk Allstars (10pm) and Fred Green (midnight). $5. myspace.com/hollywoodalley

Fibber Magees (480)-722-9434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: The Brazen Heads. www. fibbermageespub.com

Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd., Glendale: Slant Eyed Fish Head (9pm), Hung Dynasty (10:15pm) and Psychedelic Mooj (11:30pm). $3. www.donnajeanslibations.com

Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Polliwog (8:30pm), Veyon Crash (10pm) and 36 Cents and a Dream (midnight). www.thesailinn.com

Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues. com

CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Rug Burn. www.ckgrill.com

Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Sister Cities, Judith’s Apple and the Red Delicious and Super Stereo. www.yuccatap.com

Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: B Platinum. www.bluemartinilounge. com

Friday December 18th

E. Main St., Mesa: Strangeland. myspace.com/ smokeysbarandgrill

Hardtailz (602) 863-3474, SW Corner of 35th Ave. and Bell Rd., Phoenix: C-4. 9:30pm. www.hardtailzbar. com Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Biffos. www.dublinerpub.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Xtra Ticket, Endo, Kindred, Workingman’s Grass. 5pm. www.goatheadsaloon. com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St.

Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: Pete and the Shortcummings. 9pm. www.jerseystavern.com Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix: Big Nick & The Gila Monsters. www. cactusjacksbaraz.net Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Rondavous. 9pm-1am. www. haroldscorral.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Psyko Steve presents Crystal Antlers, Audacity, Dust Jacket and Hooves. 7:30pm. www. thetrunkspace.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Phoenix: Organ Grinder. 9:30pm. www. steelhorsesaloon.com Copperstate Tavern (623) 931-5729, 5060 W. Bethany Home Rd., Glendale: Gweedo Productions presents EBomb and special guests. 7pm. myspace. com/copperstatelive Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix: Sluggo. www.tailgatersaz.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-

8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Tony Marquez. www.tobykeithusa.com

Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., www.clubhousegigs.com Tempe: December 17th: Summit Dub Squad and DJ Soe. Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Concert Venues Doors at 9pm. $8. 21+. Red Owl stage. Phoenix: December 18th: Stateline. Doors at 8pm. $5 in adv, $7 December 17th: Eddie Money acoustic Christmas New Hope Covenant Church at the door. 21+. Club Red stage. December 31st: Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers January 10th: Mike Koker (Hammond B3), Bill Moio December 18th: DJ Swiftrock, K Supreme, January 29th: CaliZona West Cost Tour w/ DJ Quick, (guitar) and Dom Moio (drums).. 6-8pm. ReďŹ&#x201A;ekshin, Emgee and Element. Doors at 9pm. $5 Mack 10 and Warren G before 11pm; $7 after. 21+. Red Owl stage. February 18th: David Sanborn Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) December 19th: Starcross, Forest Waldorf, Ripp February 20th: Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: Tyde, Infinite, Cold Fusion, Let Fate Decide, Kris Project December 19th: Windham Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Solstice: Nelson and Noyze. Doors at 7:30pm. $7 in adv, $10 at July 17th: Lee Ann Rimes Night Sky Essays www.celebritytheatre.com the door. All ages. Club Red stage. Where You Always Get A Real Pint! www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org December 19th: Crooked Head Annie. Doors at 8pm. Serving oz Imperial Pints Jobing.com Arena (623) 20 772-3800, 9400 W. $5 in adv, $7 at the door. 21+. Red Owl stage. Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School December 26th: Pin-Up Angels w/ Brenda Lee, One Maryland Ave., Glendale: Rd., Phoenix: Kitty Gone, The Heymakers, Voodoo Swing and February 24th: Bon Jovi December 17th: Stateside presents Sergio Mendoza y Loser Coupe Deville. Doors at 8pm. $6 donation. 21+. March 31st: The Black Eyed Peas la Orkesta, Salvador Duran and DJ Seduce. Doors at Club Red stage. www.jobingarena.com 7:30pm. $8 in adv, $10 at the door. www.clubredrocks.com December 18th: Rhythm Room All-Stars with Big Dodge Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington Pete Pearson, Chris James, Rob Corritore, Brian Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., St., Phoenix: Mesa: Fahey, Patrick Rynn and more. Doors at 8pm. $7. December 18th: Christmas Pudding featuring Alice December 19th: (Early show) Spotlight Entertainment December 18th: The Guy Fieri Road Show Cooper, Warrant, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, presents a tribute to Michael Jackson & the Jackson December 22nd: Dave Coz, David Benoit, Rick Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Lita Ford, Scott MacIntyre, Gary Mule Deer, Runaway Phoenix, 5 with Dancing Machine Review. Doors at 5pm. $10. Braun, Brenda Russell and Peter White Brad Perry Band & River of Life Choir (Prime Time show) Rhythm Room All-Stars with January 7th: Merle Haggard December 22nd: Moscow Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Russian Chris James, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, Patrick January 19th: Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story Nutcracker Rynn and more. Doors at 8pm. $7. December 20th: Tab Benoit. Doors at 7pm. $16 in adv, January 20th: Itzhak Perlman December 31st: Joel McHale $20 at the door. www.mesaartslive.com January 15th: Weezer January 23rd: Megadeth. Slayer and Testament December 22nd: Psyko Steve presents Kinch, Dear Home of the Glasgow and the Headlights, What Laura Says, Black Carl January 29th: The Music of Led Zeppelin and Queen Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, 700 W. Celtic Supporterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club with The Phoenix Symphony and Rajiv Patel. Doors at 8pm. $8 in adv, $10 at the Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: door. February 9th: Chris Botti December 19th: Dennis Rowlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Jazz December 25th: Delrayz (featuring members of Sistah February 17th: Alice in Chains Blue). Doors at 8pm. $7. December 31st: Friends of TCA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve February 20th: Mariah Carey April 18th: Mark KnopďŹ&#x201A;er December 26th: Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns. Bashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; featuring Joe Bousard & Laurie Fagen Doors at 8pm. $7. April 25th: Norah Jones January 13th: Arizona Wind Symphony www.rhythmroom.com January 15th: Lake Shore Jazz: Bob Ravenscroft Trio www.dodgetheatre.com Jan 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb 24th: Walk-In Wednesdays Open Mic Skye Restaurant and Lounge (623) 334-0010, 16844 with Walt Richardson U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. N. 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