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A marine biologist (Harry Connick Jr.), a prosthetics designer (Morgan Freeman) and a boy (Nathan Gamble) try to save a dolphin that lost her tail. Also starring Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Cozi Zuehlsdorff. (PG – 113 minutes) Joseph: “Outdated and old fashioned are two sides of the same coin. And that coin’s name is Winter – which, coincidentally is also the name the animal star of ‘Dolphin Tale.’ Granted, director Charles Martin Smith’s new live-action, family-friendly flick based on a true story is so innocuous that it feels as though it should have been released 20 years earlier. How-

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ever, its innocence is quite charming. Had screenwriters Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi spent more time illustrating Winter’s impact on human prosthetic programs, ‘Dolphin Tale’ may have made a bigger splash.” Grade: C Stan: “Director Charles Martin Smith, who most may remember as the accountant/federal agent in ‘The Untouchables’ starring Kevin Costner, delivers an ‘old school’ approach to the story of a dolphin that changes the lives of children, single parents, and war paraplegics. Dolphin Tale’ nicely ties the three elements together while highlighting the advances of prosthetic ideologies, and yes, this reviewer’s eyes were ‘tearfully cloudy’ on a few tender moments as the cast from the very young to the seasoned veteran actors presented a heart warming ‘tale’…” Grade: B

‘The Hedgehog’ While planning her suicide, a precocious 11-year-old (Garance Le Guillermic) befriends a new neighbor (Togo Igawa) and a prickly recluse (Josiane Balasko). In French with English subtitles. Playing exclusively at Harkins Shea 14. (NR – 100 minutes)

Randy: “Seeking out and trying foreign films is something all moviegoers should do. You get to see an amazing work of art that will never make it to your local multiplex. Such is the case with ‘The Hedgehog.’ This little film proves a bit challenging at first, but ultimately is quite rewarding. It may take a while to warm up to the characters, especially Paloma, but once you do, you will find yourself invested in them. Josaine Balasko is wonderful as Renée Michel.” Grade: AStan: “Quietly and certainly steadily, ‘The Hedgehog’ meticulously define the personality traits of the characters. Reminded of the awarding winning PBS TV series ‘Upstairs/ Downstairs’ (1971-75), the current PBS series ‘Downton Abby’, and currently in release ‘The Help’ taking place in the south in the 1960s, ‘The Hedgehog’, taking place in France of today, gives us a contemporary view of the separation of the classes. Moving performances by the cast include Josiane Balasko as the ‘janitor’ (or superintendent in some countries), Togo Igawa’s understated new upscale tenant, and the young actress Garance Le Guillermic, as the 11 year old who wants to end her life by 12 years old, carries the film. ” Grade: B+

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‘If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front’ With the 2005 arrest of Daniel McGowan and 13 others, federal agents crack what is believed to be one of the largest cells of radical environmentalists in the United States. Playing exclusively at Harkins Valley Art. (NR – 85 minutes) Joseph: “The exceptionally entertaining documentary ‘If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front’ encourages comprehension of a previously misunderstood topic – if known at all – and promotes discussion all while impartially exploring the values and beliefs of people on either side of its core issues. It is impossible to walk away from producer/director Marshall Curry’s documentary without developing an increased interpretation of the consequences of action, reaction and counteraction.” Grade: B Stan: “With only news sound bites as details of the arrest of environmentalists unfolded at the time, ‘If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front’ brings front and center the depth of the phrase ‘One person’s UltraStar Surprise Pointe Cinemas 13649 North Litchfield Road in Surprise Movie Line: 623-584-3838

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In 1895 Charles Francis Jenkins and Thomas Armat patented the ‘Phantoscope’, the first movie projector, approached Thomas Edison to finance the manufacture, which he agreed with the condition that he be credited with the invention and renamed it the ‘Vitascope’!

rebel is another’s freedom fighter’ as producer/director Marshall Curry presents the details in an unbiased ‘middle of the road’ style, that leaves one with the ultimate thought to ponder in the back of our minds, ‘How far would one go in support of a belief that we truly believe deep down in our hearts and souls…” Grade: B

‘Killer Elite’ A formidable special-ops agent (Jason Statham) must cut his way through a team of assassins to rescue his kidnapped mentor (Robert De Niro). Also starring Clive Owen. (R– 105 minutes) Joseph: “Bringing together three of Hollywood’s most macho actors, ‘Killer Elite’ is about as masculine as movies get. The flick comes complete with enough explosions, fistfights and shoot-outs to keep action-junkies Continued on Page 20...

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a fatigued formula. In other words, ‘Killer Elite’ is fun but forgettable.” Grade: C Stan: “Writer/director Gary McKendry reminds us, through all the expertly staged action sequences, that in the worlds of espionage, loyalties, and secrets, there is no black and white, only shades of grey. The veteran actors of Robert De Niro a staple for decades no matter what the genre, Jason Statham a favorite in writer/producer/director’s ‘Transporter’ films, and Clive Owen my choice for James Bond which went to Daniel Craig because of contractual commitments, deliver the depth of their characters while taking us on a global action ride.” Grade: B

Pixar Studios (owned by Apple) animated film ‘WALL-E’features Earth abandoned due to too much garbage and left behind to clean up is the computer WALL-E, whose start-up sound in the movie is the sound that Mac computers make on start-up!

‘Moneyball’

juiced up. Yet, it is also slightly smarter than most of its genre siblings, making the journey both more intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying. However, the feeling is temporary thanks to writer/director Gary McKendry’s dependence on

Faced with a tight budget, a baseball manager (Brad Pitt) and his partner (Jonah Hill) recruit bargain-bin players that scouts have labeled as flawed, but have game-winning potential. (PG-13 – 133 minutes) Joseph: “One’s time is better spent standing unarmed in front of a pitch-

ing machine than watching ‘Moneyball.’ After all, at least the pitching machine would keep you awake. A strike-out for sure, director Bennett Miller’s movie about the modernized, analytical, sabermetric approach to assembling a competitive baseball team is not even as interesting as watching a hermit manage his fantasy sports roster. Having said that, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s dialogue is as biting as ever, offering many insights over the course of the film. Then again, what is the point if the plot has put you to sleep?” Grade: F Stan: “For those of us who follow baseball, have commented on the need for salary caps to ‘level the playing field’ between big market and small market teams, and based on Michael Lewis’ book ‘Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game’, it takes us to that magical time in 2002 when the Oakland Athletics defied all odds by finishing first in the American League West in spite of being out spent more than three to one for player contracts. Brad Pitt gives one of his best performances as manager Billy Beane and Jonah Hill got my attention as the statistician from Harvard. For fans of the sport, as this reviewer, the excruciatingly day-to-day behind-the-scenes process of assembling and managing a ball club is a delight to watch.” Grade: B

‘My Afternoons with Margueritte’ A barely literate laborer (Gérard Depardieu) undergoes a personal transformation through his friendship with an old woman (Gisèle Casadesus) who introduces him to the world of books. Playing exclusively at Harkins Camelview 5. (NR – 82 minutes) Joseph: “Well-meaning as it may be, ‘My Afternoons with Margueritte’ is

sweet enough to give most moviegoers a toothache. That is to say that writer/director Jean Becker’s lighthearted comedy takes sentimentality to all new levels. Granted, there is a chemistry between the movie’s two platonic leads that we would be lucky to experience even momentarily with only one other human being in our own real lives. However, ‘My Afternoons with Margueritte’ hugs the viewer too tightly without much story to take the schmaltz out of the squeeze.” Grade: D

Bonus Feature: Writer/ Director Robert Hall (‘Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2’) By Joseph J. Airdo Robert Hall owns special effects makeup artist studio Almost Human and has worked on several television shows, such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,”“The Inside” and “Firefly.” His handiwork can be seen in the second episode of NBC’s new sciencefiction drama “Grimm,” premiering later this fall.

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Another highlight is the screening of acclaimed indie film director John Sayles’ new film “Amigo.” Sayles will be on hand to accept the festival’s Artistic Diversity Award. “I have seen everything Sayles has done,” says Ettinger.

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Writer/Director Robert Hall

“‘Angel’ was the first show I did with any longevity and also some success,” says Hall, recalling his favorite television project. “That show springboarded us to get bigger shows. Plus, I was the only person to do more than one season of ‘Angel’ so that was my baby and a great learning experience.” Hall cites “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” as another one of his personal favorites simply because he has always been a big fan of the film franchise. However, Hall has also worked on a variety of featurelength films, such as “Quarantine,” “The Crazies,” “Devil” and “Paranormal Activity 2.” His studio most recently created actor Nick Swardson’s buck teeth – not to mention private parts – for “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.” Of his future projects, which include Oren Peli’s “Area 51,”Hall is most excited for audiences to see his effects for WWE’s horror flick “No One Lives,” due out next year. However, he is also eager to strike out on his own as a writer and director. Hence Hall’s 2009 horror flick “Laid to Rest” and its newly released se-

was great. I’m bringing friends back with me.’” You may consider seeing the Chinese multi-decade epic, “Aftershock.” “The special effects are awe inspiring. If you want to see it on the big screen, you must attend the festival. It’s not opening in America,” explains Ettinger. Other choices include “Take Shelter” with Jessica Chastain and “Blackthorn” with Sam Sheppard.

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The Scottsdale International Film Festival is celebrating its eleventh anniversary and will feature nearly three-dozen films from more than two-dozen countries. Festival Director Amy Ettinger is excited about “Like Crazy,” the opening night film. The story is about a British college student who falls for her American classmate. “This film is so touching, so heartwarming and so real,” says Ettinger. “Plus, it was the Sundance darling.” Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones, two of the film’s stars will be in attendance. Ettinger hopes you come opening night, but also return to see the smaller, lesser-known films. “Do me a favor and see one more film that wasn’t on your list; one that has subtitles. Every year I hear from people saying ‘I saw one film and it

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Lynn Rae Reis didn’t set out to open a bakery. In 2000, when she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease she just wanted to adjust to a new way of eating she knew she would have to follow for the rest of her life. In the process, she founded a Gluten Intolerance Group in Chandler, wrote and published two books, and founded The Gluten Free Cooking Club/School, which she ran for four years. After many years of baking for people in the community, she founded Gluten-Free Creations Bakery, a special diet bakery and bistro that makes life tastier and easier for people who follow special diets.

Her breads, when cut into cubes and slowly dried in an oven or toaster oven, make great croutons for garnishing soups and salads. Many of her products are made without eggs, soy, corn, dairy, and nuts. Her gluten-free creations are available in more than 16 restaurants and

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Past is the future in ‘terra Nova’

Having Steven Spielberg as executive producer on a new Fox show attracts attention. Then when the network announces it’s giving the show the “Glee” treatment and airing the pilot in May, expectations get a rocket boost. But computer-generated dinosaurs only grow so fast, so the science-fiction drama “Terra Nova” actually premieres on Monday, Sept. 26. Fox invited writers to see a cut of the first hour of the two-hour pilot, and the special effects weren’t quite done. Another viewing of a re-edited first hour weeks later revealed ... the effects still weren’t quite done. With any luck, “Terra Nova” will hatch just in time for Monday, but executive producer Brannon Braga (with him and Spielberg, about 12 people have executive producer credits) says they’re moving right along. Speaking in late August, he says, “We’re working on the final two scripts right now. We’re deep in post-production on six and seven, about to start post-production on episodes eight and nine. We’re filming 10 and 11. We’re in the thick of it.” “Terra Nova” (or “New Earth/Land/Ground” in Latin) begins in 2149, when the planet is blighted and overcrowded. Scientists discover a fracture in time, connecting the present with the age of dinosaurs. So “pilgrimages” of humans and equipment are sent through the rift to establish a colony in the distant past in hopes of saving humanity and having a second chance for a better civilization. But since the new land has the same old human beings, you can imagine how well that goes. “Just because we’re aspiring to do better this time,” says Braga, “doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s going to work out the way they want it to.” Jason O’Mara (“Life on Mars”) stars as Chicago cop Jim Shannon, who busts out of the prison he was sent to because he and his wife, Dr. Elisabeth Shannon (Shelley Conn), broke their society’s two-child rule. Elisabeth is recruited for the Tenth Pilgrimage, and Jim risks it all to get himself, her, their teenagers (Landon Liboiron, Naomi Scott) and their youngest daughter (Alana Mansour) through the rift. Once there, he meets the colony’s imposing leader, Cmdr. Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang), a lot of hostile (and nonhostile) prehistoric creatures and shockingly clean air. But there are issues with the neighbors, some pilgrims who seem to have a different agenda. Soon Taylor must call on Jim’s law enforcement skills to battle foes both animal and human. As for Jim’s relationship with Taylor, O’Mara says, “We wanted to create a kind of Butch and Sundance thing, regardless of any age differences. We just wanted to tell a story about two guys who’ve come together with a similar cause. “There are strains and conflicts in their relationship, but they, for the most part, have come together and united to make Terra Nova a better place and also to defend it against all attackers at all costs.”

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www.thebritishopenpub.com www.facebook.com/britishopenpub 16th St. Sports Bar - Mon-Fri, 3-7pm - Specials on Three Olive Vodka, Carlsberg, Mirror Pond, and more! Every Weds. - Well Mania - 2 For 1 Well Drinks, Every Fri. - Jack, Jim ‘N James - Jack Daniels, Jim Beam & Jameson $3.50, Beer of the Month $3 All Day 25 Degrees - Daily, 3-7pm $2.50 Wells & Domestic Bottles, $5 Wine Selection, $4 20oz Drafts, $25% Off Bottled Wine. Armitage - Mon-Sat, 3-7pm & 10pm-Close, All Day HH on Mon - Special on Wine, Food, Martinis & Spirits.

4360 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale 85251 (480) 994-1888 www.bungalowbarandgrill.com The Big Bang - 5-8pm Fri/Sat - All Drinks $2-$3- (480) 557-5595 Bar 350 - $3.50 Wells and Domestic Bottles Every Day! Bison Witches - Happy Hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri $3 premium pints and select calls and $1 off apps. (480)894-9104 Blue Martini - Every Day 4-7pm 1/2 off all Drinks and Appetizers “In the Biz” 7 Days a week after 11pm. (480) 638-BLUE

Happy Hour 3 to 6 p.m. Daily and All Day Sunday $1 off all Regular Pints & Wine and $2 off all appetizers Check out our special nights: Monday $5 Chili Dog & Beer Night Tuesday - Taco Tuesday Wednesday - $5 Wing Night Cask Ales Available

www.rtosullivans.com 1010 Southern Ave ,Mesa AZ 6646 Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa Az 5830 Bell Rd, Glendale AZ Boulders On Broadway - Monday thru Friday 3-7PM/10-CLOSE, and ALL DAY Saturday. $2.50 select appetizers. $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints. (480) 921-9431 Canteen - Daily, 4-6:30pm 1/2 Off 100% Agave House Margaritas, Bottled & Draft Beer, Premium Well Drinks, All Tequilas & Select Food Items. Cantina Laredo - Mon-Fri, 4-7pm Casa Ritas $3, Domestic Beers $2.50, Imported Beers $3.25, House Wine $4, Well drinks $4 plus discounted appetizers.

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$6 Spinach Dip Grilled Cheese Bruschettas Bungalow Bites or Wings Southwest corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads 1334 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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Sun Up Brewing Company & Brewhouse 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-279-8909 www.sunupbrewing.com Carefree Station - 50% OFF ALL Beer, Wine and Liquor. All Day. Every Day. All Summer Long. Hundreds to choose from. 480.488.8182 Chop and Wok - T 3-7pm, 7 Days! $3 Jager shots, $3 Well Drinks, $2 Coors Light, $2 Bud Light, $1 PBRs!, $4 Orange Sunshine, Half off appetizers. CK’s- Mon-Sat 3-7PM, Reverse Happy Hour, Sun-Thurs, 10-Close, ½ Price Selected Appetizers, $2.50 Domestic Bottles and Pints, $2.50 Daily Import Special and $2.50 Heineken Pints All Day Every Day - (480) 706-5564

Cactus Moon Sports Grill 1017 N Dobson Rd Ste 108 Mesa, AZ 85201 (480)833-2226

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Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm Reduced Well, Wine, Draft Bottles and Appetizers 906 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 241-1916 www.rosiemccaffreys.com

BEST HAPPY HOUR ON MILL AVE! 4:00 to to 6:30 6:30 PM PM 4:00 Every Day Day Every Half off off 100% 100% Agave Agave Half House Margaritas, House Margaritas, Bottled and and Draft Draft Beer, Beer, Bottled Premium Well Well Drinks, Drinks, Premium all Tequilas, Tequilas, and and all select food food items! items! select www.canteentequilabar.com www.canteentequilabar.com D’Arcy McGee’s – 3pm-6pm and 9pm to close. $3 Pints. Devil’s Advocate - Happy Hour 3-7 Pm Monday-Friday Drink Specials Frashers - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, ½ Off All Appetizers, ½ Off All House Drinks, House Wine & Beer - (480) 429-9544 Fuego Tacos - 3pm-7pm, Mon-Sat - $3 Tacos, $4 Crafted Cocktails, $4 Margaritas & Mojitos, $4 Sangria & Wines. Hungry Monk – 7 Days, 11am-7pm. $1 off all drinks

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8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com Murphy’s Law - M-F, 3-7pm $3 Wells, $3 Domestic Beers, $4 Calls, $4 House Wine, $4 Premiums of the Week (4 Rotating every week - 2 light, 2 dark) My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - Mon-Sun 3-6. Sun-Thu reverse happy hour 10-close. $3 well, draft, house wine, and Skyy Vodka. $4 appetizers. (480) 966-5883 Rock Bottom – $3 Happy Hour food Menu, $3.25 drink specials. 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri 10PM-Close Mon-Saturday and 8PM-close on Sundays. Call to Reserve space for office party and group functions 480-598-1300.

RT O’Sullivans - Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm - $1 Off Wine, Well, Beer, $3.75 25oz Domestic Mugs (Bud Lt., Coors Lt., Miller Lite), Mon-Fri, All Apps 1/2 Off & 10pm-12am Every Night, All Day Every Day, $3 Pyrat Rum Drinks San Tan Brewing – Mon-Fri, 2pm-6pm. $3.75 18oz pints, $4 House wines, $1 off everything behind the bar, $5 Appetizers. The Stockyards - FREE Ground Tenderloin Sliders! $3 Bottled Beer, $4 Well Drinks, $5 House Wines, $2 Off Drafts, $2 Off Appetizers, Monday – Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm (602) 273-7378

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The Tavern on Mill - M-Th - 4-9pm / Fri - 4-8pm - $1 off well, wine & drafts, 50% off appetizers, (480) 967-5886 Thunderbird Roadhouse - Mon-Fri, 4-7pm, $2 Domestics, $3 well drinks, Half off select appetizers. TTRoadhouse - M-F 11:30-7PM - $.50 (50 cents) off all well & draft Sunday - $1.00 PBR, Old Style & Schlitz; Free Pool Sat & Sun till 7PM (480)947-8723 West Addison - M-F, 3-7pm 1/2 Off Drafts, $4 Well Drinks, 1/2 Off House Martinis, $1 Off Bottle Beer, $6 Glass Wine, All Apps $6 Reverse HH, 9-Close

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FIESTA Hour Specials! 3-6pm Daily Cantina Specials! Sun-Thurs, 7pm - close Fri-Sat, 8pm - close Domestic drafts $2.50 Import drafts & Coronas $3 Matta’s Señor Rio Margarita $4.50 Cheese Crisps and Cheese Nachos $2 Matta’s Chimichanga $9.50 (480) 964-7881 • www.mattas.com

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THE LOWDOWN ON SOUR BEERS In case you haven’t noticed it, sour beers are becoming increasingly popular. While I doubt they will ever be as popular as IPAs, they are certainly picking up more than a reasonable amount of interest. People are discovering that, once you get past the first couple of sips, sour beers can be refreshing and adventurous. For that reason, I always refer to them as “three-sip” beers. The first sip you want to spit out, the second sip is a little more palatable… and finally by the third sip you are starting to appreciate the simple complexity of the beer. So, where did these beers come from and how did they get so popular? Recently, craft brewers have pushed the envelope by creating increasingly hoppy (bitter) beers that

have challenged the taste receptors and been part of the backbone of the Extreme Beer movement. By now they have created all sorts of new flavors whether through dry hopping, wet hopping, continuous hopping, single hopping or whatever other type of hopping exists. Bitter is great and there is probably plenty more to discover, but people looking for extreme flavor are looking to be challenged with something other than bitter. And that’s where sour beers are starting to make their move. Not that creating sour beers is a new concept… as we will see a couple of paragraphs down, it is old as beer itself. It’s also not brand new to craft brewers either. Tomme Arthur created a beer called Mo BettaBretta sometime around 2004 when he was at Pizza Port and I am sure that wasn’t the first of the American Wild Ales as they have come to be known. However this one sticks with me in particular because of a symposium I attended in 2005 at Papago Brewing Company in Scottsdale Arizona. The event was a brewers’ roundtable featuring Tomme, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head, Adam Avery of Avery Brewing, Derek

Osborne from BJ’s Brewery, Andy Ingram from Four Peaks and Jim Strelau from Oak Creek Brewing. The topic was extreme beers and each brewer featured some outrageously strong beer. Except for Tomme Arthur.Tomme brought the aforementioned Mo BettaBretta and made the point that extreme beers didn’t need to be high ABV hop bombs. A simple 6% ABV beer could still be considered extreme because extreme is about flavor and nothing else. The beer was mouth puckering sour and it was refreshing and it was perfect. I had tried sour beers before, but after this one, I was hooked. As a side note, this beer was brewed collaboratively with Peter Bouckaert of New Belgium Brewing in Colorado. Peter had come to New Belgium by way of Rodenbach, perhaps one of the best producers of sour style beers. Anyway, let’s see if we can’t dig in to the history of sour beer just a little, figure out where the styles came from and then end on a high note. Not likely, but here we go.

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There are a variety of styles that get rolled up under the term “sour” and it may not be entirely fair to stick them all with the same label, but at some level the similarities in these styles outweigh the differences. There is so much going on with these beers that perhaps the descriptor sour may not even be appropriate. Jeff Sparrow, author of a book called Wild Brews, had originally titled it “Sour Beers.” But as he explored the Belgian brewing traditions that have contributed so much to the topic, he changed his mind. “I always say that this beer isn’t sour—it’s wild. I say that because, if all a beer was, was sour, who’s going to like it? There’s so much more going on.” What styles fall in to this category? There are lambics and their attendant variations made with fruit or by blending old and young in to Gueuze; there are the sometimes vinegar like West Flanders Sour Red Ales; the East Flanders Brown Ales, sometimes called Oud Bruins; the “champagne of the North,” as Napoleon Bonaparte dubbed the German Berliner Weiss and even the classic Pierre Celis Belgian Witbier. To understand these beers it helps to understand a little about the “bugs” that make them. There are four basic types and hundreds of variations. Brettanomyces is wild yeast that produces flavors and aromas that are best described as funky. Other descriptors like horse blanket, bandaid and sweat don’t sound quite as appealing…but they are accurate. The other three most common bugs are lactobacillus, pediococcus and acetobacter. But wait you say, struggling to recall your high school biology, aren’t those last three some kind of bacteria? Of course they are and they provide absolutely wonderful flavors to these amazing beers. The first two produce lactic acid which is the same thing in sour milk, but in beer, lactic acid takes on more of a sweet and sour characteristic. The latter produces acetic acid which is responsible for the vinegar like flavors in some beers. These can all combine to produce esters which are a complicated chemical compound. All you need to know is that they provide some incredible complexity in a beer. Lambics are produced in very few parts of Belgium and are typically done in a cobweb filled, dirty appearing brewery, sometimes with windows to throw open to the fields outside. The reason for all this is to capture the natural wild yeasts surrounding the area in an open fermentation process allowing them to bring the unique flavors of that particular region to the beer. Young and old lambics can be blended to produce gueuze and fruit can be added to produce a fruit lambic. In the case of fruit lambics, raspberry (Framboise) and cherry (Kriek) are the most common, but other fruits can be used. Beware of certain lambics that don’t have the funk you would expect from this process. These “coca cola” lambics, as they are called typically add Acesulfame-K, a type of saccharine, to artificially sweeten the beer to make it more appealing to mass consumption. This is loosely based on an old Belgian tradition of serving the lambic with two sugar cubes, allowing the consumer to determine whether or not to sweeten the beer and exactly how much.

The Flemish Sour Reds are wonderfully complex beers that rely on the accumulation of

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bugs in the wooden vessels they are stored in to produce both lactic and acetic notes to the beer. At renowned Rodenbach, brewmaster Rudi Ghequire defines the acidification of the beer as “a late Middle Ages conservation method” that prevented spoilage by pushing pH levels too low for dangerous bacteria to thrive, as older, more acidic beer was mixed with younger batches. Foeders, the giant oaken tuns where the beer matures, vary enough from one to another that several different foeders are tapped for the final blend. Oud Bruin beers rely on the introduction of the bugs directly and are fermented in stainless steel to help control the final product a little better. These beers tend to be sweeter than their red counterparts with flavors of caramel, toffee and dark fruit. The final product is very malty with undertones of sherry. Berliner Weisses are different in that they are typically made from unboiledwort (unfermented beer) which is even more conducive to the lactic acid producing bugs. Berliner Weisses can be out of this world tart and have been compared to incredibly tart lemonade. These beers can be absolutely refreshing on a hot day. The Berlin brewers took notice of some people’s aversion to too sour of a beer, but instead of sugar cubes as with the lambics, Berliner Weisses are frequently served with one of two syrups. A himbeer or raspberry syrup to provide a sweeter fruit counterpart to the sour beer, or a woodruff syrup which is an herb grown in Germany. The woodruff syrup is more woodsy, but takes advantage of the natural sweetness of woodruff. Finally, the Belgian Wit…Pierre Celis, who recently passed away in his late eighties, is credited with reviving this style at a number of breweries both in Belgium and the United States. But most people think of this beer as just a nice unfiltered wheat beer with a little orange peel and coriander. In reality, according to legendary beer author, Randy Mosher…well let him tell you in his own words. “Pierre Celis was pretty generous with details about his beer, but I understand he had a locked room in the brewery in Texas where only he had the key, and he did some sort of lactic  fermentation in there. It’s a minor detail, but it’s an important part of the overall flavor profile of those white beers to have a kind of a bright, palate-cleansing acidity that helps balance the creamy, milkshaky texture.” Well there you have it, a not so brief primer on sour beers, a little bit of digression on my part and yet another right up to my deadline article being written. One final thought, we spoke earlier of hoppy beers and the bitterness that has pushed the boundaries for the past ten years or so and the trend towards other flavors, like sour. Well the best example that I know of that blends these two concepts is a beer from New Belgium Brewing called Le Terroir. This is a traditionally brewed sour ale right up to the point where they dry hop it (adding hops during the fermentation process) giving it a flavor like no other beer you have had before. I think I might even have one lurking in my beer cellar… and I deserve something special for finishing this article.

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Reunion Ale 2011, A Cause for Great Cause! Hello again everyone, hope you enjoyed last week’s review on Autumn Maple from The Bruery as it almost wasn’t! I had horrid email issues & barely made the print deadline, so first things first. A BIG THANKS to Brian and the entire staff at AZ Weekly for taking the extra time to make sure my article went to press!!! This week’s review takes a more serious note than usual as we have a look at He ‘Brew Reunion Ale 2011. A collaboration with Terrapin Brewing to benefit REUNION - A Day for Hope. First though, let’s chat for a bit about the brewery. He ‘Brew Ales are one of two quite popular lines of beer coming from Shmaltz Brewing in San Francisco. Founded in 1996, Shmaltz takes an unusual route in the brewing, naming and promotion of their beers. In the words of Jeremy Cohen, master brewer and proprietor, “It took 13 years, extreme Jewish brewing and circus sideshow freaks to make Shmaltz Brewing Co. an international success.” Agreed and then some! Shmaltz has won Numerous Gold Medals at the world Beer Championships and has no less than 10 beers with a 90+ Rating on Ratebeer.com. WOW! Now back to that serious note. As unusual and high strung as Shmatlz beers tend to be it was nice to see Jeremy collaborating with Terrapin brewing for such a great cause. REUNION - A Day for Hope is a “not for profit” organization that raises money for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. For those not savvy to medical lingo, Myeloma is a cancer of the Blood Plasma that affects thousands of people every year and currently has no cure. This is the third straight year a collaboration beer has been produced to benefit REUNION and if I may say so, this brew is quite special. This time around, it’s a very complex imperial brown ale brewed with cocoa nibs, vanilla and chili peppers. ABV sits at a stout 8.5% and backs up a beer full of character and flavour. It pours a deep dark brown with a light brown head and plenty of lacing left down the glass. Sweet aromas abound with of lots of vanilla, toffee, roasted malt and bittersweet chocolate. The chocolate essence makes for a nice, fullbodied mouth feel while the chili pepper gives it a nice, well-balanced kick. Very unusual and quite interesting!

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REUNION 2001 Ale can be found at Papago Brewing, Tops Liquor, Sun Devil Liquor & Whole Foods Chandler AZ. A very interesting beer, a great cause and well worth seeking out! As always please feel free to send your questions or comments to kingjamesswann@gmail. com. Until next time kids, keep those coats buttoned up tight and those wellies strapped on straight! (sorry, just me wishing again for winter weather). Cheers!

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Mon. Bicycle Night Absolut drinks $3.50 Tue. Motorcycle Night/Industry Night - $1 off all drinks Wed. $1 off all SKA brews Thurs. High Life pints $1.50 Sat. Reverse Happy Hour Sun. Night $1 Off All Craft Beer.

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2915 N. 68th St, Scottsdale 480.947.8723 PHOENIX Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, 85054 Ask for: Moose Drool, Trout Slayer, Racer 5, New Belgium Mothership. Corbin’s 8729 N. Central Ave. Phoenix 85020 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Fat Tire, Blue Moon Delux 3146 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Tripel Karmeliet, Moose Drool The Garage Restaurant and Bar, 1534 E. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix 85014. Ask For: Stiegl Lager, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber. Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barel Pear Cider, Flying Dog Classic Pale, Bell’s Amber Mad Chef Gastro Pub 3921 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee, 85044 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk

Stout, Oskar Blues Gordon, Ska True Blonde Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Milk Stout, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Avery White Rascal, Oskar Blues Gordon, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Breckenridge 471 IPA, Great Divide Denver Pale Ale, New Belgium Ranger IPA

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4959 W. Ray Rd Chandler 85226 Ask for: Grand Canyon Sunset Amber, San Tan Devils Ale, New Belgium 1554 Sun Up Brewery 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85012 Ask for: Trooper IPA, Armadillo Red, Light Rail Cream Ale The Yard House 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 3647 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, 85018 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 TEMPE

Rock Bottom Brewery 14205 S. 50th St. Phoenix 85044 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale

Bison Witches 21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber

Rock Bottom Brewery 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, 85004 Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Flying Dog in Heat Wheat Sandstone Café

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Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, New Belium Ranger IPA, Lost Coast Great White Flanny’s Bar & Grill 1805 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, 85284 Ask For: Left Hand Nitro Milk

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Stout, San Tan Devil’s Ale, Tripel Karmeliet Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Grand Canyon American Pilsner, Papago Orange Blossom, San Tan Devils Ale Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber Tavern on Mill 404 s Mill Ave Tempe, 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Papago Orange Blossom Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool

www.worldclassbeverages.com WEST SIDE Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308 Ask for: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Big Sky Moose Drool, SKA Pinstripe Red Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Bavik Premium Pilsner, Big Sky IPA Rock Bottom Brewery 7640 W. Bell Rd. Glendale 85308 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House 2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305Ask for: Abita

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The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, 85224 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon

Old Chicago 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler, 85248 Ask for: Bell’s Amber, Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter

Gordon Biersch 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner

San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos Plaza Chandler,85225 Ask for:Sun Spot Gold,Devils Ale

Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale Murphy’s Law 58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225 Ask for: Port Old Viscosity, Lost Abbey Ten Commandments, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Big Sky Moose Drool, Flying Dog Snake Dog, Left Hand Saw Tooth Old Chicago 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd Mesa 85209 Ask for: Big Sky Moose Drool, Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Amber

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9 p.m. on 9 SPIKE; 12 a.m. on 9 SPIKE The 12th season of Spike’s mixed-martial-arts competition continues tonight with this new episode, in which the 16 bantamweights and 16 featherweights square off in a day of elimination bouts. UFC welterweights Georges “Rush” St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck serve as coaches.

Sunday NASCAR Racing

11 a.m. on A ESPN The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series continues today at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, where the 12 qualifying drivers and others will compete in the Sylvania 300. The contenders, likely including Carl Edwards, Kyle and Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Matt Kenseth will continue their quest to unseat five-time Cup champ Jimmie Johnson on the 1.058-mile oval. Clint Bowyer won last year’s race.

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5:15 p.m. on , KPNX Two AFC powers collide tonight in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium when the defending conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Colts, winners of the AFC South in 2010. If he’s recovered from lingering neck woes, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will face a tough test against the Steelers’ stingy defense, which includes safety Troy Polamalu, the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year.

Monday NFL Football

5:30 p.m. on A ESPN Two NFC East rivals hoping to rebound from losing 2010 campaigns meet tonight in Dallas, where the Cowboys will host the Washington Redskins. Both teams are coming off 6-10 seasons, and they split their two meetings last year. The Cowboys, at least, hope to have quarterback Tony Romo healthy and productive again after injury shortened his season last year. The Redskins, meanwhile, will start former Bears washout Rex Grossman.

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And as always, my best tip to enjoying the games in person: bring your Walkman or listen on your ‘smart phone’ to the D’Backs ‘play by play’ action while watching the games at Chase Field. Be sure it’s tuned to 620 KTAR-AM for the masterful team of Greg Schulte, Tom Candiotti, and Jeff Munn. With the Smartphone apps available, there’s nothing like the game being called in one ear and the roar of the crowd with the Chase Field sound system ‘promptings’ in the other!

As I screened the movie ‘Moneyball’ starring Brad Pitt as A’s manager Billy Beane opening Friday 23 September, and based on Michael Lewis’ book ‘Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game’, that takes us to that magical time in 2002 when the Oakland Athletics defied all odds by finishing first in the American League West, I smiled as I reflected on the magical season this year for our own Arizona Diamondbacks. It was true magic in the air during the ten-year anniversary celebration of the 2001 World Series win. Many of the notables from that winning team were on hand, and I’ll cherish the D’Backs World Series replica ring I received with fond memories. I moved to Arizona in 2000, an avid baseball lover decided that if I live in a city, I should support their teams. Imagine my delight when they won the World Series the following year. As the D’Backs magic started to escalate after the All-Star week of activities in our own home town venue for the All-Star game, our D’Backs set a few records of their own as they finish their remaining regular season games for a nice home stand, and expected to clinch a playoff spot right here, at home!

The Arizona Diamondbacks returned home with the most road wins of 43-38, the best since 2002 and the most ‘come from behind wins’ in all of baseball. With the D’Backs spirit of never giving up until that very last out and the possibility to win the game, make it a point to come out during this last home stand of the regular season to show our appreciation for the accomplishments September 22nd, 2011 - September 28th, 2011

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The Detroit Lions haven’t seen a playoff game since 1999 nor a winning season since 2000, but Matthew Stafford has given them reason to believe all that will change in 2011. Assuming, of course, he stays healthy. The strong-armed Georgia alum and No. 1 overall pick in 2009 showed glimpses of his elite-level ability his rookie year, when he beat out veteran Daunte Culpepper for the Lions’ starting job in training camp, then threw for 2,267 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games. That year, he lost time to a knee injury in October and finally, a seasonending nonthrowing shoulder separation in November. But the play in which he suffered the shoulder injury could wind up being the stuff of legend. Trailing Cleveland 37-31 with seconds remaining, Stafford heaved a desperation pass from the Browns’ 32-yard line that was intercepted in the end zone, but Cleveland was then called for pass interference, thus advancing the ball to the 1. Injured from being hit after the play, Stafford got back up and after a timeout, tossed a TD strike to Brandon Pettigrew to seal a thrilling 38-37 Detroit victory. AZWeeklyMagazine.com

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LIVE AT THE COMPOUND GRILL Dave Alvin and The Guilty Ones

Saturday, September 24th 10:00 pm The “King of California” Dave Alvin and his band “The Guilty Ones” have announced their U.S. summer tour in support of the new studio album “Eleven Eleven” and will be in Phoenix on September 24th at the Compound Grill. The tour, officially kicking off June 11th, will take Alvin and his band to theatres, clubs and venues coast-to-coast with stops at several music festivals. Recently debuting the new track “Harlan County Line” on an episode of FX’s critically-acclaimed show Justified, view a video of the band performing the song live at the SXSW music festival on Music Fog, the Americana music show.

Alvin’s new studio album “Eleven Eleven” has been described as his most driving, electric blues and rock oriented album since 2004’s critically acclaimed Ashgrove. The set includes 11-tracks, featuring a host musicians Alvin had not recorded with since his days in The Blasters, the result is an album with songs rich in vivid stories, stretching from R&B royalty to labor history to Harlan County in Kentucky, with Dave’s guitar work punctuating each tale, reinforcing moments of urgency, remorse and reflection. Limited Seating is available with the purchase of tickets. Must include table reservation, reservations can be made at 480.585.5483

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Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. His very colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex and Frankie Ford. A notorious gun incident forced the artist to give up the guitar and concentrate on organ and piano. Further trouble at home sent Dr. John west in the 1960s, where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing on records by Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones infamous Exile On Main St. to name a few. During that

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Dr. John garnered Grammy award wins in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. In 2004, his musical love letter to the city of New Orleans, “N’awlinz Dis Dat or D’udda,” was awarded the prestigious Académie Charles Cros 57ème Palmarès award in France. It was the first time since the 1970s that an artist from North America received the award. He has also received six other nominations over the years. In 2007 he was nominated for a Grammy for “Sippiana Hericane,” his Hurricane Katrina benefit disc. Other awards include the American Society of Young Musicians 2007 Trailblazer Award. After Hurricane Katrina and government bunglers bashed New Orleans in 2005, Dr. John immediately stepped up to the plate with both generous relief fund-raising concerts and recordings and angry public words of protest. In 2008 he released “City That Care Forgot,” an album winning him a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. 2010’s release, Tribal, has Dr. John revisiting that classic, swampy gris-gris style that put him on the map with raving reviews. After a half century of creating music for others and himself, Dr. John continues to write, arrange, produce and interpret with a passion that has yet to wane. He continues to dazzle and delight audiences across the globe touring consistently. $40-$60 tickets plus sales tax. Prices vary due to different sections. VIP/GA/ Tables/Bar. Tickets are available at www.thecompoundgrill.com or at the Compound Grill Box Office. The Compound Grill @ 9:00pm 7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Scottsdale 480-585-5483

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time he also launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John The Nite Tripper. Adorned with voodoo charms and regalia, a legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album Gris-gris, which established his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots. Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon and Herbs in 1971 which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973’s In The Right Place, which contained the chart hits “Right Place Wrong Time” and “Such A Night.”

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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Halo Machine. www.ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www. buffalochipsaloon.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Bob Villa. www. iguanamacks.com Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Lenguas Largas, Japanese Monsters, Gay Kiss, Robot Repair and The Amoebas. myspace.com/hollywoodalley

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Chronic Hippies (District Stage) and Andrea Melia (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com

Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Subject to Change (actual band name). www.cocomojoes.com

Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck E. Baby. www.ckgrill.com

Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: John Fisher. 5:308:30pm. duckanddecanter.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com

Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Acoustic with Al. www. codyscavecreek.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Young Country. www. haroldscorral.com

Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Broken Toys. www.jakes-omine.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Suite 88, Age of Evil, Gearghost, Band of Electric Gypsies and Dominated Love Slaves. www.joesgrotto.com

Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Javier Garcia. www. iguanamacks.com

WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: This Ain’t LA. whatthehellbarandgrill.com

Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Gustavo Angeles. www.thelostleaf.org

Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com

Teakwoods Tavern & Grill (602) 8400991, 2808 E. Indian School Rd.: Mergence. www.teakwoodstavern.com

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

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Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www. buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Nate Williams Band. www. cocomojoes.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: 74th Street. www.tobysmesa.com

Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Mary Hoffman. www.codyscavecreek.com

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

Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Young Country. www. haroldscorral.com

Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com

Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Alan Dequina. www. iguanamacks.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Jake Allen. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Muddy Moneys w/ The Mod Zombies. www.thelostleaf.org Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band. Scottsdale Howl at the Moon (480) 994-HOWL (4695), 7419 E. Indian Plaza Dr., Suite A: Dueling Pianos. www.howlatthemoon. com Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: The Sunny Era (MN), Prague, What’s Left and Scott McKenna. myspace.com/theroguebar Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Lil Debbie Band and Dynamite the Liberator. www.thesailinn.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of

Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com

Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Octagon Café (480) 816-8806, 12645 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Fred Forney Quartet. 7:30-9:30pm.

Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hans Olsen. The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Ryat, Pretzlcoat, Annapurna Pumarm Lovesong, Sareena Dominguez and Colorstore. www.thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Sun Ghost, Isle of Essence, Field Tripp and The Shivereens. myspace.com/ theroguebar Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Sugar Thieves, Walt Richardson and Morning Star. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Kip Fox Band (District Stage) and David & Amy (B&N Fountain). www. tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: The Earps w/ special guests. www.tempetavern.com

Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Hung Dynasty CD release w/ Juicy Newt and The Relics. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley

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O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Rock Addix. www.okelleysbar.com

Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Angry Inch. www. ckgrill.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Chad Freeman. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Unskinny Bop (Poison tribute) and Breakdown (Tom Petty tribute). www. thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Instant Classics. www.bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com

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Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Broken Toys. www.jakes-omine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Zona Road. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www. buffalochipsaloon.com

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O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Strangeland. www.okelleysbar.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Chad Freeman. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Sectas and Coverz. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Sapphire Sky. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: PWK (District Stage) and Leah Koestner Duo (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Rhonda Lester. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Top Dead Center, Black Metal Box, Atom’s Fall, Blood From Stone and Grudgehold. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Pitch and Moan. www. thelostleaf.org The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Wizards of Time, Yairms, Ovals, Douglas Patton Experience and Coats & Villa. www.thetrunkspace.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Outback Blues Band. Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Muddy Paws, Abstinence, Ace High Cut Throats and Toad. myspace. com/theroguebar Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Kindread, Souls of Love, Planet Jam and DJ Jah Mek. www.thesailinn.com

Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Knee Deep Experience (District Stage) and Mary Hoffman (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Shawn Johnson & the Foundation. www.tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Crusher Sound System, Lorne Mills DJ Melo and Tricky T. www. yuccatap.com

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix: (formerly Cricket Wireless Pavilion) October 8th: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine, Escape the Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art of Dying, The Black Cloud Collective and more October 20th: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band www.livenation.com AZ State Fairgrounds (602) 252-6771, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix: October 15th: Trace Adkins October 16th: Billy Idol and Steve Stevens October 19th: The Band Perry October 20th: Snoop Dogg October 21st: Judas Priest October 26th: 3 Doors Down October 27th: Darius Rucker October 28th: Bret Michaels November 3rd: Sublime w/ Rome November 4th: Old School Jam: Stevie B., Tone Loc, Lisa Lisa, Debbie Deb and Young MC November 5th: Big Time Rush www.azstatefair.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: September 27th: Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs September 30th: The Zombies w/ Acoustic Strawbs October 12th: Lindsey Buckingham November 3rd: Wynonna November 4th: The O’Jays November 11th: Mac Miller November 13th: Pink Martini November 15th: Stephanie Stills November 17th: Don Williams November 19th: Jenni Rivera November 27th: Clint Black www.celebritytheatre.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 7822680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: September 24th: 12th Annual Chandler C3HR Mariachi Festival September 30th: The Sugar Thieves October 22nd: Blues Brothers Review October 28th: Gaelic Storm November 6th: Orla Fallon November 12th: Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac - Rumors www.chandlercenter.org Club 910 (480) 966-0707, 910 N. Mc-

The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 9677977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: September 22nd: Grave, Blood Red Throne, Pathology and Gigan September 23rd: Imperative Reaction, God Module, System Syn and Twitch the Ripper September 24th: I, Everlasting, The Fate the Hopeless, Boldly, We Rise, All Eyes on Evelyn, Avilion, See This Through, As Thick as Thieves, Right to Bear Arms, Five Times the Fall, Legends and Killers and An Undying Will September 27th: The Hip Hop & Love Tour w/ MURS w/ Tabi Bonney, Ski Beatz, McKenzie Eddy, Sean O’Connell and Da$h September 30th: Nekromantix w/ The Brains November 18th: Wale www.clubhousegigs.com Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: September 23rd: One Be Lo September 24th: Party in Paradise September 30th: Homegrown Emcees and Stateline October 1st: Sluggo and Hulk October 1st: UFO October 4th: Saxon October 28th: Daedelus www.clubredrocks.com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: (Formerly Dodge Theatre) September 30th: ZZ Top w/ The Cadillac Black October 5th: Incubus w/ Young the Giant October 11th: Il Volo October 14th: Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless and Rival Sons October 17th: Paul Simon October 27th: 101.5 JAMZ presents Valley Caliente November 22nd: Sting www.livenation.com The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: September 23rd: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns September 24th: Dave Alvins and the Guilty Ones September 25th: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers September 27th: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit September 28th: Bill Dutcher September 29th: Mason Reed September 30th: Dr. John and the Lower 911 October 1st: David Bromberg Quartet October 4th: Butch Hancock October 5th: Justin James and The Brazen Heads October 6th: Duffy King, AB & the Sea and Chanberlin October 7th: 12 Dirty Bullets October 8th: Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2 Ave., Phoenix: October 3rd: Blind Pilot and Dan Mangan October 4th: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, What Laura Says and St. Ranger October 5th: Gang Gang Dance October 6th: Chico Mann (of Antibalas), DJentrification and World Famous Rani nd

“G” October 7th: The Album Leaf, Sister Crayon and Knesset October 8th: Black Carl October 9th: Liam Finn and Marques Toliver www.crescentphx.com Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts (928) 684-6624, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg: November 6th: Bar D Wranglers www.delewebbcenter.org

www.mesaartslive.com MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: September 23rd: Ahmad Jamai September 24th: Music of the Old West with Mark Gardner and Rex Rideout September 24th” Rupa & the April Fishes September 28th: MIM Musical Interludes featuring ASU School of Music: John Ericson (horns and brass) www.themim.org

Orpheum Theater (602) 262-7272, 203 W, Grand Canyon University Arena (602) Adams St., Phoenix: 639-7500, 3300 W Camelback Rd., October 1st: Ron White Phoenix: October 9th: Chris Botti October 22nd: The Musical Box September 23rd: Casting Crowns October 6th: David Crowder Band November 5th: Stephanie Miller October 21st: Switchfoot November 19th: John Prine November 17th: Lady Antebellum December 5th: Joe Bonamassa www.gcuarena.com December 6th: Joe Bonamassa December 31st: Jerry Riopelle’s Rockin’ Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 New Year’s Eve W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: www.orpheumtheatertickets.com October 12th: Lord of the Rings in Concert October 21st: Taylor Swift Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. October 22nd: Taylor Swift Indian School Rd., Phoenix: December 30th: Trans-Siberian Orchestra September 22nd: Nameless Prophets, www.jobingarena.com Brian Chartrand and the Voce Trio and Jesse Terry Foundry on First (602) 252-4008, 402 S September 23rd: Bad News Blues Band w/ st 1 St., Phoenix: Long John Hunter October 4th: Blondie September 24th: Magic Slim & the Tearth October 14 : Rev Theory drops w/ Bob Corritore & Dave Riley September 25th: Arizona Blues Showdown October 21st: Black Label Society rd October 23 : Adrian Belew Power Trio September 26th: Colour Revolt and Colourwww.facebook.com/foundryaz music Reece September 27th: Joey DeFrancesco September 28th: Charlie Rae w/ Mary Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: Hoffman September 22nd: Mickey Avalon, Sneaky J September 30th: Cold Shott & the Hurand Dagger James ricane Horns September 23rd: Fall Frenzy Showdown www.rhythmroom.com September 24th: Iration, Tomorrow’s Bad Sage Court (602) 244-8444, 5350 E. Seeds and Through the Roots September 25th: The Script and Hot Chelle Marriott Dr., Phoenix: (Located at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Rae September 29th: Arch Enemy, Devildriver, Resort & Spa) Skeletonwitch and ChthoniC October 13th: Nick Colionne September 30th: Thrice, La Dispute, Mov- October 14th: George Benson ing Mountains and O’Brother October 15th: JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival www.luckymanonline.com – Day 1 w/ Norman Brown, Richard Elliot, Marion Meadows, Warren Hill, Eric Darius, Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Jessy J, Jackiem Joyner, Oli Silk and Down to the Bone Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: September 22nd: Fortunate Youth October 16th: JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival rd September 23 : Mickey Avalon, Empire – Day 2 w/ Peter White, Gerald Albright, and Fresh Pro Deuce Rick Braun, Boney James, Euge Groove, September 24th: Rock Lobster Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Kim Waters th www.sageconcerts.com September 25 : Ume, Corela and Metalhead th September 28 : The White Panda Scottsdale Center for the Performing September 30th: The Race Wars Tour Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., www.martiniranchaz.net Scottsdale: September 26th: Trumpets from Around Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, the World: David Hickman (trumpet), ASU 263 N. Center St., Mesa: Trumpet Ensemble and Miriam Hickman nd September 22 : GLOWFest (piano) September 23rd: Buckcherry, Papa Roach, October 3rd: Modern and Ancient Ayres: P.O.D., Puddle of Mudd, Crossfade, Red Symphonic Chorale and Shola Cantorum – and Drive A Gregory Gentry (conductor) October 20th: Primus October 15th: Bebe Neuwirth: Stories with October 21st: The Avett Brothers and JesPiano sica Lea Mayfield October 17th: Orchestral Masterworks: www.mesaamp.com From Fariytales to Life’s Deepest Pondering: ASU Symphony Orchestra – Timothy Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 Russell (conductor) East Main St., Mesa: October 24th: The Passion of Franz Liszt: September 30th: The Grascals A Bicentennial Celebration of his Life and October 2nd: Salt River Brass Band Music for Piano October 14th: The Miles Davis Experience November 5th: Sergio Mendes th October 15 : The Australian Pink Floyd December 21st: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Show www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org October 16th: K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang: Sing It Loud Skye Restaurant and Lounge (623) October 23rd: An Evening with Vince Gill 334-0010, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain th October 24 : Celtic Thunder Center Dr., Peoria: th November 18 : Ray Chen September 23rd: Hollywood & Vine – th December 14 : Dave Koz and Friends 1980’s Metal Tribute

September 25th: A Tribute to the Legends of Country September 30th: Led Zepagain – The Led Zeppelin Experience www.skye-restaurant.com Tempe Beach Park (480) 350-8625, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: September 30th: Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World and Matt & Kim www.luckymanonline.com

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Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 3502822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: September 24th: Benefit concert featuring Tyler Fiore September 24th: Lakeshore Jazz Series: Bob Ravenscroft Trio www.tempe.gov/TCA

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U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: October 16th: Foo Fighters w/ Cage the Elephant November 5th: Winter Jam 2011 featuring Newsboys, Kutless, Matthew West, RED, Fireflight, Newsong, KJ-52 w/ Dara Maclean, Patrick Ryan Clark and For King & Country www.usairwayscenter.com

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Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 5595859, 105 W. Main St, Mesa: September 24th: Within These Walls, H20, Stretch Armstrong, Most Precious Blood, Cruel Hand, Where Eagles Dare, Dangers, The Greenery, Seahaven, Former Thieves, Downpresser and Xibalaba September 30th: The Combat Medic, Known Pleasures, A Million Tiny Anchors, Some Never Sleep, The Riveras and Being Human www.niletheater.com Venue of Scottsdale (480) 945-5150, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale: September 21st: J. Cole w/ special guests September 24th: Joe Jonas September 30th: Dub Nation Volume 4 w/ Downlink, Terravita, J Rabbit and Sluggo October 7th: The Misfits w/ special guests www.thevenuescottsdale.com

Holly Kirsten / Javier Garcia @ Fibber Magees

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Clintock Dr., Tempe: September 23rd: Tony Mosh Tony September 24th: Corvus, Six Sided Halo, Giantkiller and more September 30th: Benedictum, St. Madness, Widow, Metal Nights, Skull Drug and dwn.cyde www.910liveaz.com

Jim Gregory @ Fibber Magees DJ Adidas @ Irish Wolfhound Jay Allen @ Tim Finnegan’s

Friday – Sep 23 Take Cover @ Rula Bula The Biffos @ Dubliner

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JAZZ! The depth of character in pianist Ahmad Jamal’s music can only be matched by the depth of character and grace in this remarkable man with six decades of musical validity and counting. A true-blue American jazz master and musical legend. Tickets are $40 - $45. 7pm show sold out at press time. www.TheMIM.org

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of Bob Ravenscroft and this remarkable trio. A Ravenscroft Trio performance is always an inspired look at the creation of jazz music by master musicians. The rhythm section is Dwight Kilian on bass and Rob Moore on drums. www.lakeshoremusic.org

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Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net Venues Listing follows Calendar dates (Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm)

Sept. 25,“Tom Miles YGD Scholarship Concert-Event-Party-Hang,” Ron Carrow Big Band (Tom Williams, director), Extreme Decibel Big Band, Steve Ansel & Jackson Street Band, Ken Taylor’s Trumpet Ensemble, Frank Smith Group + open jam, noon-6 p.m. Sun., donations to youth music project, Phoenix Federation of Musicians Local 586 AFM, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 85006, info 602-254-8838.

Sept. 23, Ahmad Jamal Trio, 7 and 9 p.m. Fri., $40, $45, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-4786000, theMIM.org Sept. 23, “Jazz Under the Stars”: Straight Ahead Jazz w/ Doug Webb & Dave Tull, Tucson Jazz Society, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $20 advance, $25 at door, $15 TJS members, $10 students/ active military with ID; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, info TJS 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org. Sept. 24, Bob Ravenscroft Trio, 8 p.m. Fri., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside Room,

Sept. 25, Howard Miyata (trombonist-vocalist/High Sierra Jazz Band) + 52nd Street Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Sept. 25, Joe Corral Jazz Combo, 2:30 p.m. Sun., “Autumn Affair,” Arizona Flute Society fundraiser: drinks, hors d’oeuvres dessert, si-

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lent auction; $40 public, $25 society members, Heirloom Restaurant, 20775 N. Pima Road, Ste 100 (DC Ranch), Scottsdale, azflutes.org or 602-321-2019. Sept. 25, Affinity (swing, big band jazz, vocal harmony), 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, El Pedregal’s Fall Wine and Jazz Festival, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072. Sept. 25, Arizona Blues Showdown preliminary, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Sept. 27, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 8 p.m., $25, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Sept. 27, Vicki McDemitt, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. Sept. 28, Vicki McDermitt, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Jazz at Newport (Oregon), 8th Annual Festival: Howard Alden, Monty Alexander, Anat Cohen, Jeff Hamilton Trio (Tamir Hendelman, Christoph Luty), Kristen Korb, Lewis Nash, Terell Stafford, Mike Wofford, many more; 888-701-7123 or jazzatnewport. org. Oct. 1, Herberger Theater Arts Festival: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 1-2 p.m. Sat., 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 85004, 602-254-7399, free. Oct. 1, “Jazz Under the Stars”: New York Comes to Arizona--Legends in Concert, A Journey through Jazz, Tucson Jazz Society, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Fox Theater, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson 8570, 520-547-3040, tickets @ saaca. org, discount to TJS members, info TJS 520903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org. Oct. 2, Arizona Blues Showdown finals, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

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The Night Owl BY EVELYN ROMANS

Rock Out Hunger at Martini Ranch After a night of drunken debauchery in downtown Phoenix, a couple of friends and I decided to be proactive in preventing the ugly hangover sure to occur later that morning by indulging in the less-than-delicious-when-sober meals at Denny’s in the early morning. One of my classy friends then ordered the country fried steak and smothered his nutritious entrée in A1 Steak Sauce. A riot of laughter sprung from my gut as I continued to poke fun at his taste in drunk food, and in revenge, he then proceeded to pour A1 all over my own hash browns. The laughter continued and I wasn’t even upset at wasting the food. Not a single thought of those less fortunate than we crossed our pickled brains. But as citizens of one of the most fortunate countries on earth, it should be our duty to care for those who do indeed go to sleep starving.

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This Saturday, make up for all those late night fares of overindulgence and attend Rock Out Hunger hosted by Waste Not, an organization that collects excess perishable food from restaurants and other food purveyors and delivers them the same day to after-school programs, rehabilitation centers, daycares, senior facilities and other agencies feeding hungry people. Rock Out Hunger will be a night of dancing, cocktails, and socializing with live music from the band, Random Karma. A cover charge of $10 will also get you a raffle ticket for various prizes and will go directly to the organization. Going should make you feel less guilty about your munchie runs to Filibertos--unless you jump on the scale the next morning, of course. Saturday, September 24th. 7 – 10 pm. 7295 E. Stetson Drive. Ages 21+ Downtown Chandler’s Oktoberfest Ladies, it’s time to bust out that old Beer Maid costume and enter Downtown Chandler’s Beer Maid contest for a chance to win $500 to go toward this Halloween’s slutty costume! Not only do

you enter the chance to win cash, you’ll also have a better chance at winning one of the beer pong tournaments by distracting the perverted gentlemen who think they’re so bomb at playing pong. Bring it! Other events in the Beer X games include, tricycle racing, bag toss, keg rolling and stacking, and stein racing (those start at 3 so go early and sign up online if you’re for serious). SanTan, Papago, Sun-Up, Grand Canyon, Sonoran, and Thunder Canyon brewing companies will be serving you delightful beverages all day so by the time Lit comes on to play at 8, you’ll be happily slurring the words to “My Own Worst Enemy” and likely thinking that you really are the next morning. Here’s a tip: Beer, water, beer, water, beer, etc. then cab. This should help avoid your car ending up in the front yard and you wondering why you’re sleeping with your clothes on, and then maybe you’ll also remember what you said when you were drunk. Oktoberfest is supposed to be a welcoming, fun tradition not a realization of you being your own worst enemy, right? Saturday, September 24th. 2 – 10 pm. 8 South San Marcos Plaza, Chandler. All Ages. www. santanoktoberfest.com $10.

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“No one said “upscale” couldn’t be inexpensive” Roka Akor is definitely a trendy spot in Scottsdale with high quality food and beautiful interior decor. The center bar is a great layout for the restaurant and has a romantic setting. The happy hour is on the daily from 4pm-6pm and has a variety of food. The signature Tataki is for good reason; wrapped with white asparagus and topped with yuzu sauce for an immaculate presentation for only $6. 7299 North Scottsdale Rd. 85253 “Step out of your comfort zone” I am all about trying new places; obviously, and Thai Rama really nails that curiosity. Their lunch specials MondayFriday are not something I would want to miss out on. From 11am-2pm Thai Rama has specials all under $7. The Phat Krapoa (chicken stir fried with chili peppers, onion, bamboo shoots, and basil) is simply amazing. I cannot correctly pronounce anything on the menu, but it does not even matter once the food gets to you. The specials all come with steamed rice, wonton chips, and an eggroll. 2040 West Chandler Blvd. 85224

The heroes of the Marvel Comics universe have been a common topic for video games since the late 1980s. Their over-the-top personalities and powers helped to create games that spanned the genres, from fighting to action, with epic tales of sacrifice and selflessness. Despite the near-infinite list of heroes and villains to choose from, more often than not, the much-maligned mutants of the X-Men seem to find themselves the topic of these interactive adventures. Now, fresh on the heels of the DVD release of “X-Men: First Class,” we’re given another reason to sing the praises of Marvel with Activision’s “X-Men: Destiny.” Mutants are born with the X-gene – an alteration to their DNA that results in the manifestation of a strange ability or appearance. As fear begins to set in for those born without this gene, war erupts – not only between mutants and humans but between mutants with differing philosophies regarding their abilities. You are the next mutant to manifest your abilities, which places you at a very difficult crossroad in your life. Will you side with the heroic X-Men, bent on preserving humanity, or the Brotherhood, a group that wants humanity beneath its heel? How the story plays out from that point is truly up to you.

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“Hidden Gems are always a good find” Between the hours of 3pm-6pm you can enjoy awesome food for a good price. This place caught my eye out of nowhere, for it’s not in a prime location. Wine and cocktails are $5, and the drafts are a dollar off. For only ten dollars I got five street tacos, and garlic cilantro chicken wings that were the business. The décor is simple but pleasing with the writings on the wall displaying their specials. If you find yourself driving by I highly suggest taking a pit stop. 3433 North 56th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018

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