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Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold December 13–23, 2011 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Returning by popular demand for its 6th season, Sister’s Christmas Catechism stars comic genius
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Patti Hannon as Sister, the tarttongued, ruler-wielding Catholic nun. In an unusually jolly mood, Sister directs her Christmas choir in a corrected version of Jingle Bells and offers her students a history lesson about the Nativity before asking for their help to solve the greatest holiday caper ever – who stole the gold that those three wise men gave to the Baby Jesus? “We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all,” Sister explains. “But we never hear a thing about the Magi’s gold. Obviously someone
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Arizona in 2000 to star in the one-nun show at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, where it became the longestrunning theatrical production in Arizona. Hannon also stars in the sequelLate Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part. Both Late Nite Catechism comedies will return to Scottsdale for a limited engagement in January following the run of Sister’s Christmas Catechism.
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and performed with Hit and Run and Bit Players. She earned Joseph Jefferson citations for her roles as Lil in Ask for the Moon and Lorette in Between Daylight and Booneville and a special AriZoni Award for Late Nite Catechism’s longevity. Sister’s Christmas Catechism was written by Maripat Donovan, the creator of the popular Late Nite Catechism comedies, with Jane Morris and Marc Silvia. A sinfully funny alternative to traditional holiday fare, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths.
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ARIZONA OPERA MAKES ITS “GIFT OF MUSIC” HOLIDAY PROGRAM AN ANNUAL TRADITION Members of the Opera’s “Singers’ Circle” perform15 free performances from December 3-17
Arizona Opera continues its program of free holiday performances this Yuletide season. Titled The Gift of Music, 15 family-friendly concerts will feature members of the Arizona Opera’s elite “Singers’ Circle” performing in different community and commercial venues across the Valley. This celebration of song embraces the spirit of the season and includes such beloved holiday favorites as “In dulci jubilo,” “Carol of the Bells”, “S’vivon”, “Coventry Carol” and “Deck the Halls.” The Gift of Music series is presented as part of Arizona Opera’s education and outreach mission, which is to share the joy of live vocal musical performance
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“We are really looking forward to Arizona Opera coming back this year to bring some happiness and joy to our patients and families during a very difficult time,” says Wendy PaukerGordon, Certified Child Life Specialist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “Last year, it was very festive and the patients, families and staff packed the cafeteria to enjoy the wonderful holiday music. Thank you so much Arizona Opera for including the patients and families from Phoenix Children’s Hospital in this fantastic program!” “This is a wonderful and joyous opportunity to reach out to the community, in particular, to be able to visit with adults and children in hospitals who otherwise could not travel to see us,” says Arizona Opera General Director Scott Altman. “We look forward to spreading cheer to thousands of smiling faces.” Saturday, Dec. 3 Promenade Shopping Center 16427 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 10:45-11:30 a.m. Free to general public Sunday, Dec. 4 Arizona Biltmore Festival of Trees 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 3-5 p.m. Free to general public Scottsdale Center for the Arts – Holiday Harmony 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free to general public Friday, Dec. 9 Phoenix Children Museum 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix 10-11 a.m. Free with Museum’s admission
Saturday, Dec. 10 Saks Fifth Avenue 2446 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 1-2 p.m. Free to general public Sunday, Dec. 11 Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 12:30-1 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. Free with Museum’s admission Monday, Dec. 12 Beatitudes 1610 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 11:30-12:15 p.m. Open to residents, their families and staff VA Medical Center 650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 1:30-2:15 p.m. Open to Hospital patients, their families and staff Tuesday, Dec. 13 Arizona State Veteran Home 4141 N. 3rd St., Phoenix 10-10:45 a.m. Open to residents, their families and staff Sunshine Acres Children’s Home 3405 N. Higley Rd., Mesa 2-2:45 p.m. Open to residents, their families and staff Wednesday, Dec. 14 Banner Desert Medical Center, Atrium 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 2-2:45 p.m. Open to Hospital patients, their families and staff Thursday, Dec. 15 YWCA Senior Center 8561 N. 61st Ave., Glendale 9:30-10:15 a.m. Open to residents, their families and staff Glendale Community Center 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd., Glendale 11-11:45 a.m. Open to residents, their families and staff Friday, Dec. 16 Phoenix Children’s Hospital 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 2:30-3:15 p.m. Open to Hospital patients, their families and staff Saturday, Dec. 17 Promenade Shopping Center 16427 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 10:45-11:30 a.m. Free to general public
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Legacy Winter Dance Concert December 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m. Ethington Theatre at Grand Canyon University Honoring the lives of dancers who continue to move us long after they themselves have stopped moving.
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to as broad a cross-section of the public as possible. These 30- and 45-minute holiday programs of trio and quartet-singing are particularly designed for children and families to attend together. Performances are held at children’s hospitals, museums, shopping centers and outdoor venues as part of tree-lighting ceremonies and family-oriented entertainment. Music direction for The Gift of Music is provided by Arizona Opera Head of Music Staff Henri Venanzi.
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“Hook” (1991) Though the captain is the title character – as played by Dustin Hoffman – Peter remains very much a part of the proceedings, as portrayed by Robin Williams, in this Steven Spielberg-directed take. Julia Roberts is Tinker Bell, and in one of her first film roles, Gwyneth Paltrow plays the young Wendy. “Peter Pan” (2003) It was somewhat stunning to suddenly find an actual youngster – in this case, Jeremy Sumpter – as Peter in a liveaction version of the story. Director P.J. Hogan (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) gives the film lots of texture, with a big assist from Jason Isaacs as an effectively creepy Hook. December 1st, 2011 - December 7th, 2011
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DVD Watch! By Stan Robinson ‘Another Earth’ starring Brit Marling, William Mapother, Jordan Baker, and directed by Mike Cahill is rated PG-13 and available on a Two-Disc Blu-ray/ DVD Combo + Digital Copy. ‘Conan the Barbarian’ starring Jason Momoa of Stargate fame, Ron Perlman, and directed by Marcus Nispel is rated R and available on Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD. ‘Sarah’s Key’ starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Niels Arestrup, Melusine Mayance, and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner is rated PG-13 and available on Blu-ray/DVD. ‘Super 8’ starring Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, Joel Courtney, Ryan Lee, and directed by J.J. Abrams is rated PG-13 and available on a Two-Disc Bluray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy.
Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 27, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
Reviewers’ Roundtable The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
refreshing authenticity of their actions. Having said that, ‘Answers to Nothing’ may very well be the most horrifically depressing motion picture of the year. Fortunately, the final few minutes of upliftment with which we can call relate on an exceptionally emotional level makes all of the woefulness worthwhile.” Grade: A
‘Answers to Nothing’ Against the backdrop of a missing girl case, lost souls (Dane Cook, Elizabeth Mitchell, Julie Benz, Kali Hawk and Zach Gilford) throughout Los Angeles search for meaning and redemption and affect each other in ways they don’t always see. Playing exclusively at Harkins Valley Art. (R – 123 minutes) Joseph: “Featuring a surprisingly pensive performance from comedian Dane Cook, writer/director Matthew Leutwyler’s ensemble drama ‘Answers to Nothing’ is a spectacular – if sobering – cinematic effort. However, said surprise is only one piece of the puzzle, as the movie’s complex characters captivate you with the
Stan: “With sci-fi as my favorite genre, the base premise for the staple of ‘the end is near, prepare’ is aptly presented as Lars von Trier’s story unfolds, with metaphoric meticulousness at the onset as actress Kirsten Dunst dramatically adds credibility to the theme of the approaching and nearing end. The graveness of the impending doom begins to loose it psychological impact as the physicality of the end is presented, leaving one with the thought of a twist on the familiar line: the ‘proverbial bark is better than the bite’ that ‘Melancholia’ presents for the ending.” Grade: CJoseph: “Distinctly divided into two parts, writer/director Lars von Trier’s sci-fi drama ‘Melancholia’ is 50 percent genius and 50 percent nonsense. The genius is strictly confined to the film’s first part, during which actress Kirsten Dunst gives the most powerful performance of her career. The nonsense is essentially the entire second part of von Trier’s project, during which the filmmaker discards the previous part’s poignant portrayal of self-destruction in favor of pretentiously paced mass destruction. As a result, halfway through ‘Melancholia,’ the viewer cannot wait for the world to end because it means the movie finally will, too.” Grade: C
‘Saint’
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A bloodthirsty priest known as Saint Nicholas attempts to slaughter as many children as possible whenever there is a full moon in December. In Dutch with English subtitles. Playing exclusively at The Royale. (NR – 85 minutes)
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Joseph: “‘Saint’ may not be scary, but it definitely decks one’s halls with boughs of blood-drenched holly.
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Although it is not nearly as creative as last year’s wildly ridiculous ‘Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale,’ writer/ director Dick Maas’s holiday horror flick ‘Saint’ distorts the treasured tradition of Santa Claus just enough to delight demented viewers and discourage them from doing anything that would cause them to accidentally wind up on the jolly old man with the mutilated face’s naughty list. And, to think, for several centuries the threat of coal in one’s stocking was sufficient.” Grade: B
Soundbite Spotlight The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released in theaters.
Actress Elizabeth Mitchell (‘Answers to Nothing’) By Joseph J. Airdo “The role was interesting to me because it was so quietly and beautifully written. I really love good writing. I know that sounds ridiculous but it
Dane Cook as Ryan and Elizabeth Mitchell as Kate in “Answers to Nothing,” directed by Matthew Leutwyler.Photo Credit: David Jones was such a pleasure to have these lines and to say them. It is like flying when the words are lovely. And the silences are fun when you are so firmly in your character and [director Matthew Leutwyler] just let’s it keep going. I was so grateful for that. Matthew makes you feel very strong as an actor.
worked really hard. I was really impressed with him. I had a great time with him. I was kind of amazed how different he is than what you would think he would be like. He is kind of a stand-up guy – which I probably should not say because he has got a reputation to uphold.” – Elizabeth Mitchell
I found [my character] really interesting. I liked her. I liked her desperation. I liked the fact that she did not confront [her husband]. All of the things that you think you would do in that situation, she did not do. And I thought that was really interesting. I think that it is a heartbreaking thing to feel like you have got life and you want this one thing so much that you cannot believe it. I understand that. Longing and wanting things and being single-minded are definitely some things with which I am familiar so I really appreciated that about her.
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The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies released to Blu-ray and DVD just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.
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Biopic: ‘The Devil’s Double’ By Randy Montgomery ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ (1964) directed by Sergio Leone, music by Ennio Morricone and featuring a man with ‘no name’ starring Clint Eastwood, is considered to be the first of the spaghetti westerns!
“I did not really know this until [playing this character] but, when you take on a role, I think that it changes you. And that is a beautiful thing. When you come out the other side, you are not the same. You experience this period of intense empathy with a stranger – another self that you have created and have lived in for a while. [This character] changed my point of view about all of the ways in which you can find yourself in different places in your life. I think the really good roles push your humanity in directions you haven’t been before and give you greater empathy for all people.” – Writer/Actress Brit Marling
“As an actor, you cannot half-heartedly do it. You have to immerse yourself. He was viscous. [I had to understand] why this maniac/monster behaved the way he did and understand the complexities of his psychology. I had to somehow get into that mindset and let go. I hated every minute of it … looking through the eyes of this monster. But it was extraordinarily liberating as an actor to be as limitless and fearless as Uday [Hussein] was. [‘The Devil’s Double’ presents] an excellent peek into the psychology of a gangster regime that ran a country. [Director Lee Tamahori] was relentless in reminding the audience of how these people ... were vicious, malicious gangsters.” – Actor Dominic Cooper
some jail time but managed to get out of it by joining a Franciscan Monastery that was doing all of these great things in the community. We ended up having dinner and I spent 2 hours alone with him. He was the sweetest guy with no irony or judgment. He was just sort of a victim of his total faith in humanity. I came out of the dinner thinking that I had totally cracked what Paul Rudd’s character was going to be. From that night on, the whole mechanics of the movie fell really rapidly into place.” – Writer/ Director Jesse Peretz
Family: ‘Spy Kids: All the Time in the World’ By Joseph J. Airdo
Comedy: ‘Our Idiot Brother’ By Joseph J. Airdo “I met the brother of one of my best friends who had been a medical marijuana farmer and had gotten arrested for going above and beyond what was legal. He was looking at maybe doing
serious about this subject matter. In a world where it is all about ‘now,’ I think it is important to remember that our past made us what we are today. You need to know it, learn from it and understand it to make a better future for yourself. I hope that [‘Sarah’s Key’] is going to stay with you and that you will think about it. I hate when movies tell people what to think. I always think that the audience is smart so I never say what to think. What I do, though, is to try to leave room for interpretation. It makes the process way more interesting.” – Director Gilles PaquetBrenner
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“It was real interesting to cast these Spy Kids and actually going through that whole process all over again because we pretty much started from scratch. It was fun to get back in that world and pull out the old gadgets. The whole crew was really excited about it because it had been such a big part of their lives. The thing that was on my mind the most is just how quickly time was going by seeing my kids grow up. I wanted to touch on the element of time and time moving away. I wish I could freeze time or go
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“It is really funny how as soon as we got on set we fell right back into that bickering brother and sister mode. A lot of what you see on the screen was not even really written on the page. We just kind of went for it. I hope we have the opportunity to work together more because we have so much fun together. [‘Spy Kids’] was the first time that I ever had to do a lot of stunts on a set. Robert made us tougher. He was constantly making us grow. Now I can take that on to my other films and it is fun being the badass girl on the set who is not afraid to get a little dirty or work a little harder.” – Actress Alexa Vega “This one was fun and it was really cool and weird for Alexa and I to see
these two little kids playing these parts that we played 10 years ago and having them be so small. It was kind of like a reality check that we were that small and that young doing this and now we are adults. But it was a fun ride and I had a great time doing it. It never really feels like work with [Robert]. It always feels like playing. You never get tired being on Robert’s set because you are always just having fun. It was just a fun, playful, family environment and I feel really lucky that those are the sets I grew up on.” – Actor Daryl Sabara Wonder what movies we movie reviewers look forward to in December 2011? There’s Joseph’s ‘Winter in Summary’, and Stan’s ‘Most Anticipated Movies’! For Joseph J. Airdo’s list visit Examiner.com/Phoenix ~ For Stan Robinson’s list visit ScreenScene.org
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The winter melon is also used to make soup in the same way as daikon radishes combined with pork or beef; used to make curries, produce fruit drinks when combined with caramelized sugar such as tea as well as dried and sweetened during New Year festivals. The winter melon requires very warm weather to grow but can be kept through the winter much like winter squash. SOI 4 Bangkok Eatery is located at 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd at the SHOPS at Gainey Village. It is open for lunch Monday through Saturday, 11:30 -2:30 p.m., and dinner Monday through Thursdays 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. It is open on Sundays from 5:00 pm-9:30 p.m. Private parties and gatherings take place on the second floor mezzanine level. Takeout is also available. For more information or reservations call 480.778.1999 or visit www.soifour.com.
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At the northwestern tip of Brooklyn, in a rambling space that once must have manufactured something, a gorgeous stage awaits a holiday celebration. White fairy lights dot black curtains, making for a twinkly, festive feel. White trees, potted white poinsettias and huge wreaths set the stage for NBC’s “A Michael Buble Christmas,” airing Tuesday, Dec. 6. Buble, the Canadian singer who would have been quite comfortable in the Rat Pack, rehearses for his first TV special. He jokes with the a cappella group Naturally 7, which tours with him. He teases the audience and tells a barely off-color joke that he loves. On a mild day in early November, those who secured tickets to the taping file in wearing holiday party clothes. The teens, wearing short skirts and teetering on heels, shriek when the warm-up comedian mentions the name Justin Bieber. Yes, the teen idol is among the guests, each singing a song in the one-hour show. Kellie Pickler, Thalia and the Puppini Sisters also join Buble. However, the guest who blows him away, Buble reveals as he takes a break in his dressing room, is Oscar the Grouch. Caroll Spinney, the human behind Oscar, visited earlier in the day. Buble is thrilled that Spinney suggested a change to the script, which he’s keeping in. Buble is having a blast. He loves Christmas so much, and during the special, photos of him as a kid sitting on Santa’s (his dad) lap are shown. Selecting songs for this was difficult because he’s so fond of so many. “I picked my favorites,” he says. “It’s a fast-paced network show. I didn’t want the special to be all music. As a viewer I wanted it to be infused with humor.” In addition to the “Sesame Street” curmudgeon, Ed Helms and Tracy Morgan have bits. Buble’s songs are Christmas standards, many of which would have been at home on a special from the 1960s. He understands that there is something inherently and terminally cool about donning a sharkskin suit, white shirt and skinny black tie. A major flirt, Buble loves to sing and have fun. It’s pretty impossible to remain immune to his charms.
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The Breakfast Joynt 14891 N Northsight Blvd Open Daily 6:30am-2:30pm (480) 443-5324 The Orange Table 7373 E Scottsdale Mall Open Sun/Mon 7am-3pm Tues-Sat 7am-10pm (480) 424-6819 US Egg 3238 N Scottsdale Rd Open 6:30am-2:30pm, 7 days (480) 947-7344
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8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com Dec. 1-30, Margo, Francine, Mellody, Michael Reed; Sonoran Jazz Project, Sugar Thieves, other styles. (22 nights during Las Noches de las Luminarias: 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-23, 26-30), Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-941-1225; $25 adults, $12.50 children; members $20 adults, $10 children; buffet available for purchase. Dec. 2, Bad Cactus Brass Band-swing dance, 9-11 p.m. Fri., Al Moro Dance Studio, 806 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85014, 602-502-6909. Dec. 3, PVCC Jazz Combos, 5 p.m. Sat., free, Studio Theater/M-East building, Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix AZ 85032, 602-787-7738. Dec. 3, ARTrageous: An Evening on Broadway w/ Marvin Hamlisch, Linda Eder, J. Mark McVey, 8:30 p.m. Sat., $95, *$350, *$500 (*VIP tickets include cocktails, gourmet seated dinner, reception), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Dec. 3, “Puttin’ on the Ritz”: Jan Sandwich Quintet (Jan Sandwich-vocals, Frank Smithkeys, Madeline Roberts-guitar, Ted Sitrunk-bass, Dom Moio-drums), forrmal black-tie Christmas dinner dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Sat., $50 per person, $100 per couple, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale.
Dec. 4, Tempe Arts Festival, along Mill Avenue, Tempe, 10 am-dusk, free, Festival Stage (Seventh St. west of Mill Ave.), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. Margo Reed, 1 p.m. Delphine Cortez, 3 p.m. Hope Morgan with Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff drums). Dec. 4, Original Wildcat Jass 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 Dec. 4, Nicole Pesce-piano, 7-9 p.m. Sun., benefit for Community Church of Hope, 4121 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix 85013, 602.234.2180. Dec. 5, ASU Concert Jazz Band (Michael Kocour, director), 7:30 p.m. Mon. (preceded by 6:30 p.m. Kocour talk), $10, free for students with ID, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Ave., Scottsdale, 480-9942787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Dec. 5, Glendale Community College Big Bands, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, GCC Performing Arts Center, 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, info 623-845-3725 (Dave Schmidt). Dec. 6, ASU Jazz Combos, 10:30 a.m. Tues., “Kerr Coffee Series,” free, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale,
The internationally acclaimed ASU Jazz Studies Program represents the latest edition of the ASU Concert Jazz Band in an awesome evening of swinging music spanning the history of big band and beyond. A longtime favorite of the Valley audiences, the ensemble recently has appeared with such jazz luminaries as Wycliff Gordon, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew and singer Karrin Allyson. Director of Jazz Studies Michael Kocour presents a pre-concert talk at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10. Free to students with valid ID. 480-499-8587
480-596-2660, RSVP required. Dec. 6, “Gershwin and Friends”: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $29, $39, with “Keyboard in the Sky” video display, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Ave., Scottsdale, 480994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org ** Dec. 7, Marion Meadows & Friends: “Jazz for the Holidays” (Meadows-saxes, Steve Culppiano, Mario Mendivil-bass, Jabari-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Dec. 7, SCC Jazz Showcase (+ scholarship awards presented by George Benson), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $7, Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, 480- 423-6000 or scottsdalecc.edu. Dec. 7, PVCC Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, Studio Theater/M-East building, Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix AZ 85032, 602-787-7738. Dec. 7, Illinois Jacquet Foundation benefit: Steve Douglas-Ryan Pcone-guitars, 6-8 p.m. Bonfire Bar and Restaurant, 7200 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-945-6600. Dec. 10, The Blind Boys of Alabama Christ-
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This international recording artist has one of the most distinctive sounds in contemporary and straight-ahead jazz. Hear sax man Meadows with Steve Culp (piano), Mario Mendivil (bass) and Jabari (drums) as they kick off the holidays, jazz-style! Tickets $20 to $25. www.ASUKerr.com mas Show: “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” 8 p.m. Sat., $39, $49, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts. org Dec. 12, “Spirit of the Season”: Nicole Pescepiano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, Jerry Donato-saxflute, Magdalena Martinic-Jercic-violin, Richard Bock-cello, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-drums, 7 p.m. Mon., $22.50 to $37.50, Herberger Theater Stage West, 222 E. Monroe St. Phoenix 85004, 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org. Dec. 12, Sonoran Serenade Big Band, Heritage of Carefree, 36590 N. Pima Road #3481, Carefree 85377; 6:30 p.m. Mon., seventh annual holiday concert, free, refreshments, donations for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, no reservations required, open seating, 480-488-1622, heritagecarefree.com/index.php ** Dec. 13, Jazz in AZ Jam Session - Dave Henning-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Andy Ziker-drums; 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3 students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85054, 480585-5483, thecompoundgrill.com
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BEER! Trappist Breweries The beer scene has had some excitement recently by the news that long sought after Westvleteren Trappist Ales will be making an appearance, albeit a limited and brief one on American Shelves. This excitement comes from the fact that there are only seven Trappist Breweries in the world, six of which are in Belgium and the other in The Netherlands. Of all of these, Westvleteren has consistently been the most difficult to get as we will see below. Anything besides these seven is, at best, an Abbey Ale, or, more occasionally a contract brewed craft beer purporting to be authentic. As we examine Trappist beers below, you will come to understand why the beer community is abuzz with the Westvleteren news. A Trappist Beer is one brewed by, or under the immediate control of, Trappist Monks. Pretty simple. Except that many breweries are associated with or licensed by a monastery that may or may not have formerly produced beer. These beers are not considered Trappist beers, but rather Abbey beers. The Trappist Order of monks started in the
Follow us on and www.worldclassbeverages.com The High-End Beer Division of Crescent Crown” town of La Trappe in France by a reformed member of a noble family who had been known for his worldly ways. Granted permission by the king to retire to Abbaye de la Trappe he initiated massive changes creating an order that believed in strict observance which required austerity of diet, penitential exercises and, with the exception of daily chanting, absolute silence. Granted land by the local nobility, the monks grew barley and wheat as a part of their ascetic lifestyle. To sustain them during periods of fasting, they also brewed beer – liquid bread inspired by faith, patience and a desire to reach spiritual perfection. These were the first Trappists. Driven out of France in the 1700s during the French Revolution, the Trappists fled mostly to Belgium and The Netherlands where the re-established their abbeys and began brewing beer again. Beer was produced only in sufficient quantities to provide sustenance to the monks with a portion being sold to the public to support the monastery financially. The beer became well known for its small, artisanal production qualities and was called the champagne of Belgium. In many ways these Trappist beers were the forerunners of
the American craft beer. The breweries were small, independent and brewed in traditional methods…although in reality they created the traditional methods…with nothing being added unless it enhanced the product.
In the 1990s commercial beer companies began to notice the popularity of the Trappist ales and attempted to associate themselves
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... continued from Page 36. with the quality of these beers. The Trappist brewing community, in order to protect their reputations, established the International Trappist Association in 1997. They created a logo and strict criteria for acceptance in to the association and the right to use the name and symbol. Of the original eight Trappist Breweries from 1997 seven still survive. Only Mariawald in Germany no longer produces beer. Beers brewed in the Trappist tradition, but not meeting the criteria for inclusion in the association have come to be known as Abbey beers. Even beers brewed within monastery walls may not be called Trappist if they are not produced under the direct control of the monks with an economic purpose of charitable assistance, not profit. Of the seven Trappist breweries operating, two are fairly well known, three are moderately well known and two are somewhat smaller and more mysterious. Not surprisingly this has to do with availability of the product as well as the desire of the monks to become more popular. The most famous of these beers is Chimay. The monks of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont in Chimay Belgium have chosen a more aggressive approach to funding their order and their red, white and blue labels are perhaps the most well known of the Trappist beers. Produced as a dubbel, tripel and quad respectively, these beers are a fine example of Trappist brewing. The Blue or Grand Reserve is particularly suitable for aging and will evolve and improve in
flavor for up to 20 years. The other well known Trappist beer is Orval. This is the most unique of the Trappists for a couple of reasons. First, the produce only one beer; and second is that this one beer undergoes a secondary fermentation that uses 10 different strains of yeast including Brettanomyces, a wild yeast that provides a slightly sour undertone to the beer. It is also dry-hopped which serves to distinguish it further from its Trappist bretheren. The next most known Trappist beers are those from Westmalle. Producing only a dubbel and a tripel, Westmalle is considered the most influential of all the Trappist breweries. These Trappist beers speak of complexity, blending malts from Belgium, Germany and France, in conjunction with brewing water that is high in mineral spirits for a uniquely-defined style of beer. Their yeast is thought to be one of the finest and is in demand from brewers across the world that want to produce Trappist influenced beers. Rochefort is known as the most beautiful of the Trappist breweries, the beers produced at Rochefort are all dark, and known by the concentration of their corresponding worts of 6, 8 or 10. They are blended of malts and dark candy sugar, touched with German Hallertauer and Styrian Goldings Hops and undergo a warm and fast fermentation. Next is La Trappe, the only non-Belgian of the Trappist breweries. Located in The Netherlands, they are also the brewery most like secular breweries in that they produce the most different beers. The five regular production
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Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout
Hello Again Beer Lovers, this week let’s chat about an exciting revelation from Left Hand Brewing. Nitro Milk Stout. Yes I know, wonderful in On Tap but not available in a bottle. Many times I have been asked where to find this perennial favorite in a six pack only to become the consummate heart breaker as I had no answer. Well, my friends I am here to tell you that your prayers have been heard. Yes I’m serious; Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout is now available in bottles! Pouring just like it does from the tap, this creamy mellow stout cascades beautifully from the bottle into your glass with a brilliant thick whipped cream head. Hints of coca, roasted coffee and crème fresh meet your nose and follow through on the palate with just a touch of hop bitterness for balance. Speaking of balance, this lightly carbonated brew conveys the perfect equilibrium of malt texture, hop bitterness and mouth feel. Coming in at 6% ABV. this very session-able sweet stout is perfect for cold, young winter nights and will satisfy your need for warmth without pushing you over the edge. Ratebeer.com scores it a 90 out of 100 possible points for overall quality and it’s easy to see why as it easily covers all the bases for color, mouthfeel, flavor and style characteristics. Great food pairings should include Beef Wellington, seasoned flank steak over salad w/ blue cheese dressing or perhaps and almond cranberry chevre w/ dark hazelnut crackers. Wow I must be hungry; all this talk about food and beer together is making my stomach rumble! That’s me, time for lunch and a pint.
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... continued from Page 38. beers are a Blonde, Dubbel, Tripel, Quadrupel and Wit. They also produce occasional seasonal releases and their Bockbier is the only lager produced by a Trappist brewery. Achel is the newcomer of the Trappist breweries, the
only one that was not producing beer prior to World War I. They make a Blonde and a Brune, each in two different strengths. They have rapidly become known for their dedication to the art of brewing and their beers are of outstanding quality. I have left for last Sint Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren. This monastery is without question the most mysterious and least understood of all the Trappist beer producing monasteries. The Westvleteren 12 is one of the holy grails of beer drinking. It is difficult to come by and, when available, will sell for as much as $30 for an 11.2 oz bottle. The scarcity of this product is partially responsible for it regularly appearing on lists as the
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
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number one beer in the world. Why is it so scarce? The brothers at the abbey produce no more than they absolutely need to maintain the abbey and reject all commercial attempts to sell their beer. In order to purchase this beer, one must telephone the abbey several weeks in advance to secure an appointment to buy whichever of the three production beers will be available on that particular day. On the scheduled day, the purchaser arrives to the monastery, which is extremely difficult to get to and requires a very good map, pulls up to the gate, exchanges money with the brother in charge and the beer (no more than two cases) is loaded in to the trunk. Purchasers are also required to acknowledge that the beer is for personal consumption and is not for re-sale. The only other spot to purchase the beer in accordance with the monk’s wishes is at In Da Vrede, a small café across from the monastery which is perhaps the best place in the world to sit and consume this spectacular beer. Beer does show up in the market from time to time, but all of it is re-sale against the monks’ wishes
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 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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Given all of this it is understandable why folks are anxiously awaiting the limited release of the Westvleteren beers in the United States. They will supposedly be in the form of a gift pack with the proper glassware. Rumor has it that less than 10,000 cases will arrive for the entire country, and it is supposed to be a one-time deal. The beer is not expected until sometime in the Summer of 2012 so certainly more details will be forthcoming as the release approaches. We could write thousands of words about the Trappist beers and may do so at a later date. In the meantime, remember if its not one of the seven beers listed here, it is not a Trappist beer. The other thing to remember is that these seven breweries produce some of the finest beer in the world, all of which is worth seeking out and trying. In fact, what a good idea, I may have a La Trappe Quad tucked away in my cellar, perhaps I should go dig it out.
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The world of extreme sports is full of the unusual, unnatural, and totally unbelievable when it comes to what people are willing to do in the pursuit of excitement and athleticism. Imagine yourself facing raging whitewater rapids with nothing but a tiny, unstable kayak that serves only to remind you of how fragile you are in comparison to the river. Or picture yourself leaping out of a plane at 12,000 feet with nothing but a thin piece of fabric to stop you from smashing into the ground at terminal velocity. These sports may sound terrifying to the average Joe, but there are even 4:15 PM stranger head-scratchers out there, including these 7 that baffle and bemuse.
1. Strongman Competition. Have you ever seen a human being haul a big rig attached to him by a giant chain? How about an airplane? Can you imagine watching a single, muscle-bound man deadlift a car that weighs more than half a ton? If you witness the strongman competition, you will see these
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events and more. This annual event determines who will hold the international title of World’s Strongest Man. 2. Man vs. Horse Marathon. This cross-country marathon is just what you might imagine (but would never wager to guess), with men on horseback racing men on foot for dominance on a course that goes through the streets, fields, and streams of Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales. If you don’t think you’ve got the stamina to outrun a horse, then this extreme sport probably isn’t for you.
3. Wife Carrying. This is just what it sounds like (and just as amusing). Competitors must not only make their way through a brutal obstacle course, they must do it with a wife on their back (upside down, it seems). Whether it has to be their own wife is unclear, but one thing is certain; any woman who will put her face in that proximity to a man’s nether region is probably on more than a first-name basis with him. 4. Cheese Rolling. You have to be smarter (and faster) than a wheel of cheese to excel at this sport. Your competition? You guessed it: Gloucester. Here are the rules: you start at the top of a big hill, the cheese gets a 1 second lead, and then you throw yourself over
5. Octopush. If hockey players carried out their athletic pursuit in swim trunks and goggles (and consequently, underwater), it might looks something like this strange sport. Leave it to those from the southern hemisphere to come up with this upside-down (literally) attempt at sporting. Two teams battle to push a puck across the bottom of the pool into a goal at either end. Sadly, this is a noncontact sport, otherwise we might
get some slow-mo cross-checking into the, uh, tile. Nevermind. This sport is almost extremely cool. Mostly it’s just strange. 6. Bathtub Racing. The bathtub racing capital of the world is in Nanaimo, a coastal city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The fastpaced sport started in the 1960s when a local fisherman fitted a motor to a dirty old bathtub and raced his bathtub against friends. Incredibly, bathtub racing has grown into a highly competitive international sport where entrants spend upwards of $10,000 on building light-weight fibre glass vessels. However, the high-speed boats with roaring engines are still moulded around a traditional bathtub design. The annual race is held in Nanaimo harbour every July and attracts racers from as far away as Australia.
7. Tuna Throwing. You guessed it, Tuna Throwing was invented where else but Austalia. The motion is very similar to the Olympic and athletics field sport of hammer throwing - only the ball and chain are replaced by a Tuna fish with a rope tied to its tale and weighing up to 10Kg. The competition has become a local festival that is watched by hundreds of people each year on January 26 and 27. The current tuna-throwing record is held by former Olympic hammer thrower Sean Calin who tossed a Tuna 37.23 metres. However, replica Tuna designed by an artist were
introduced in 2008 to avoid wasting good fish. Winners of the event take home $1,000.
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Two hundred words cannot even begin to explain all of the wonderful features that are presented flawlessly in “Skyrim.” Quests, character development, dragon battles, combat… it’s all, as I said at the very beginning, epic. - AAAA
NBA 2K12
Release Date: October 4th Rated E for Everyone X360, PS3, WII, PC / $29.99 - $59.99 / 2K Sports Playground ball was filled with imaginary matchups as pint-size athletes imagined themselves as Michael Jordan or Dwight Howard. The inevitable argument would be over which superstar was the best – a discussion which would carry through to adulthood. Now, 2K Sports is answering the question by matching up the legends of yesteryear with the superstars of today in “NBA 2K12.”
Release Date: October 11th Rated E for Everyone
X360 / $59.99 / Microsoft
Release Date: December 20th Rated T for Teen (Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Violence) PC / $59.99 / BioWare
Release Date: November 11th Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol)
X360, PS3, WII, PC / $49.99 $59.99 / Activision In this, the third installment of the “Modern Warfare” franchise, Russia’s war on the West has spread like wildfire. The Russian Federation has invaded the United States and Europe. From Main Street USA to downtown Paris, you must control a multinational team of Special Forces soldiers with one goal in mind: Find the leader of the Russians and stop him any way you can.
Release Date: October 11th Rated E for Everyone
Gears of War 3
Release Date: September 20th Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language) X360 / $59.99 / Microsoft
Elements from the grizzled appearance of the characters to the scarcity of ammunition all come together to add to the sense of desperation that this truly is humanity’s last stand. Combine that with tight controls, beautiful set pieces and a multiplayer experience vastly improved from the previous installment and "Gears 3" is a winner. As third-person shooters go, the "Gears of War" franchise is the gold standard. "Gears 3" takes the series’ tried and true formula to new heights. - AAAB
For Music Lovers...
Rocksmith
Release Date: October 18th/ December 13th for PC Rated T for Teen (Lyrics, Mild Cartoon Violence) X360, PS3, PC / $79.99 / UbiSoft It was inevitable that rhythm games that used a simplified guitar-shaped controller would progress to the point
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Dance Central 2
Release Date: October 25th Rated T for Teen (Lyrics) X360 / $49.99 / Microsoft The Kinect motion sensor allows gamers to turn their whole body into controllers and "Dance Central 2" turns every player into a dancing machine. A large mix of hip-hop, club and trance tracks take players from easy grooves to frantic steps that will have you dancing like the pros.
The extensive mix of dance tracks and the ability to import all songs and dances from the first Dance Central for a mere 400 Microsoft Points ($4.99) will keep you on the dance floor for hours on end. Pair this with competitive and cooperative modes and voice controls, and "Dance Central 2" makes for one of the year’s best Kinect titles.
“Gears 3” wraps up the story of Marcus Fenix, war-weary veteran and last hope of the human race as he and his allies make a desperate stand against the horde of mutated monsters known as Lambent. In the midst of all of this, Marcus discovers that his father, long presumed to be dead, is actually alive and claims to have made a discovery that will lead to ultimate victory… if you can find him in time.
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Using an innovative new system that erases the line between rhythm games and genuine instrumental tutorial combined with a rockin’ set list, "Rocksmith" breathes new life into the formerly stale rhythm game genre. - AAA
The lack of a shuffle mode and the generally feminine feel to many of the dances are the only shortcomings of an otherwise solid dance title that should appeal to dance lovers and fitness fanatics alike. - AAA
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With all of the games where the primary objective is to shoot things or blow things up, it’s nice to see a big-name Epic. It really is the only word company take a big-name that completely sums up this brillicense and create a fun, liant masterpiece that Bethesda interactive experience for has so lovingly crafted. Your story the younger crowd. “Sesame begins simply. You’re rounded up as part of a rebel plot and schedStreet: Once Upon a Monster” uled for execution when a dragon sends your little one into the furry and fantastical world of Elmo and appears doing exactly what the gang, as they learn life lessons through entertaining games. dragons do best – wreaking havok. Upon your escape, you travel to a nearby village where the next events Using the motion-capturing Kinect device, minigamers will jump, fall directly into your hands. Whether you choose to follow the plot or wave, and dance their way through various stages filled with familiar meander aimlessly through the woods, the choice is truly up to you. faces from the iconic show. Most importantly, each story will teach about the importance of making friends, cooperation, emotions and Many thanks need to be given to the developer’s Creation Engine that much, much more. powers the graphical capabilities of the game. Where most games only concentrate on the details of the world in front of you, “Skyrim” opens It's fairly obvious that "Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster" is not the entire landscape to your exploration, allowing you to examine geared for anyone over the age of 7, but with its colorful presentathe smallest of details right in front of you, or journey to the peaks of tion, personality-building tasks and classic Muppet characters, it's distant mountains. The population that fills the world also comes to life a fun and beneficial ride for anyone willing to step in front of the with amazing A.I. that has them living their own lives with their own Kinect. - AAA distinct personalities.
The game will require most players to purchase new equipment, as a majority of games will not already have an electric or acoustic guitar with a quarter inch output jack, adding to the overall price of the title, but to true rock aficionados and those who just want to learn how to play guitar, it’s money well spent.
For lovers of first-person shooters, it doesn’t get better than this. Offering exceptional single and multiplayer experiences, “Modern Warfare 3” is one of 2011’s “Must Have” titles.
Release Date: December 4th Rated E for Everyone
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where players would learn to use an actual guitar. That day has arrived with Rocksmith, a rhythm game that uses both modern rock songs and classics from the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Rolling Stones to teach players how to rock out.
Eye-popping graphics and sound, top-notch voice acting, a thrilling single-player story and solid online multiplayer modes all come together to make “Modern Warfare 3” both a worthy successor to 2009’s “Modern Warfare 2” and one of the most hotly anticipated shooters of the year. Ooh-rah!
Mario Kart 7
Microsoft has proved that you don’t need to have a ton of bells and With all of the great additions to an already perfect franchise, it’s whistles to make a racing game great. By refining the graphics and hard to imagine “Mario Kart 7” being anything less than stellar. controls, and including some addictive race modes, “Forza Motorsports 4” has managed to enter the genre’s spotlight despite a lot of tough Sesame Street: competition. - AAA
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Release Date: November 8th Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language)
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Top Gun pilots Maverick and Goose said it best when they uttered those 3DS / $39.99 / Nintendo iconic words: “I feel the need … the need for speed.” Granted, they were Racing against your friends is pulling off 4G inverted dives with fun, but throw in wacky charMiG fighter pilots and executing unacters and the ability to fling authorized control tower flybys, but turtle shells at each other and their legendary statement still holds the fun grows exponentially. true for anyone who just wants to go This cutesy yet combative fast. If you happen to be one of these unfortunate souls with an unquench- formula has worked for the “Mario Kart” series for years, and has able thirst to hit speeds in excess of 140 miles per hour, Microsoft has become a must-own title for anyone with a Nintendo console in their home. Now with the advent of the Nintendo 3DS system, it was only exactly what you’re looking for. a matter of time until the mustachioed plumber found himself racing once more. “Forza Motorsports 4” does everything right in the ever-growing world of the racing genre. Cars and environments are beautifully rendered, pinpoint-accurate controls create a perfect driving experience, “Mario Kart 7” comes equipped with a bevy of new features and and there are several modes of play offering plenty of entertaining some returning favorites, making this one of the most unique versions race scenarios. Rivals mode stands out, giving gamers a chance to race of the title to date. Karts now come equipped with gliders and props against friends in the form of ghost car replays. Beat their time and for air and water travel, new characters Metal Mario and Lakitu help they’re instantly notified, giving you a boost to your ego and forcing round out the cast, and updated controls include a never-before-seen your friend to pick up their controller again. first-person mode.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Star Wars: The Old Republic
I could almost hear the collective cheers of Star Wars fans everywhere as LucasArts announced a December 20 release for its long-awaited massive multiplayer role-playing game. Set in a time long before Darth Vader, we find your newly created character at the onset of war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Precision controls, improved graphics and intuitive A.I. help bring the sport to life as players duplicate their real-life counterparts to a T. Now, the weight of the galaxy has fallen on your shoulders as you Outstanding gameplay is only the beginning, as “2K12” takes you inside attempt to turn the war in your favor. the sport with unbelievable commentary, pre-game shows and halftime “Star Wars: The Old Republic” offers many staples of the MMO reports. This level of detail is also found in player creation as you not only sculpt the look of your character and his moves, but his attitude as genre, including character creation, skill advancement, instanced adventures and guilds, but they come wrapped in the epic lore created well through pre-draft and post-game interviews. by George Lucas. For the sports game fan, realism is key, and to date, nobody has managed to capture each and every nuance of the sport as well as With eight classes, including Jedis, Sith and Bounty Hunters, numer“NBA 2K12.” It’s an absolute must-own for anyone who loves the ous worlds to explore, and epic combat sequences, “Star Wars: The sport. - AAAA Old Republic” is sure to bring a smile to the face of any Star Wars fan on your shopping list.
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The Dark Knight
Batman: Arkham City
This Action/Thriller is rated PG-13 (Some Menace|Intense Sequences of Violence) and stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Rated T for Teen (Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence)
What It’s About... With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism. What the Critics are Saying... Sensational, grandly sinister and not for the kids, “The Dark Knight” elevates pulp to a very high level. Heath Ledger’s Joker takes it higher still, and the actor’s death lends the film an air of a funeral and a rollicking, outof-control wake mixed together. The film, which improves upon the solemn authority director Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne brought to “Batman Begins,” has an atmospheric shimmer all its own. It’s a brooding crime saga with some spectacular action sequences. - AAAA
X360, PS3, PC / $49.99 - $59.99 / Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Become the bat in this mind blowing follow-up to the instant classic that was Batman: Arkham Asylum. When several blocks of Gotham City are walled off and all of Gotham’s criminals are left to fend for themselves within, the lunatics take over the asylum and Batman must use his arsenal of fists, gadgets and detective skills to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the guilty and innocent alike. With a huge amount of ground to cover, a bigger, better arsenal of gadgets, a rogues gallery of baddies including the Joker, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze and Ra’s Al Ghul and an open ended, sandbox style of gameplay, Arkham City takes a great formula and brings it to a whole new level. No super hero game had ever delivered like Batman: Arkham Asylum and this awesome followup is as good or better in virtually every respect. A pointy-eared, black caped knock-out. - AAAA
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Grains of Sand (Easy Listening Duo) AMC Fountain, 7-9pm Come Back Buddy (Buddy Holly Tribute) District Stage, 7-10pm
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David & Amy (Alternative Acoustic Guitarists) AMC Fountain, 7-9pm Ratio (R&B, Blues, Funk & Hip Hop) District Stage, 7-10pm Tatum at Loop 101 • www.ShopDesertRidge.com www.facebook.com/DesertRidgeMarketplace www.twitter.com/ShopDesertRidge
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The Persuaders featuring Lawrence Zubia (Alternative band) District Stage, 7-10pm The Samba Project (Brazilian, jazz duo) Barnes & Noble Fountain, 7-9pm Loop 101 and 202 • www.tempemarketplace.com www.facebook.com/TempeMarketplace www.twitter.com/TMPDistrict
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Celebrate the Season with The Irish Tenors
Sunday, December 4th at the Celebrity Theatre
The powerful lineup of The Irish Tenors’ Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan reunite for exclusive dates this December, including a December 4th concert at the intimate Celebrity Theatre. Show time is set for 7 p.m. The Irish Tenors celebrate the season
with a special concert of classic Irish ballads and traditional carols. Whenever thoughts turn to Ireland and Irish music, The Irish Tenors immediately spring to mind. Ranked as Ireland’s premier ambassadors of song, they entertain audiences worldwide with a quality of performance that goes unrivaled. Known for their soothing and nostalgic mix of Emerald Isle numbers like “Danny Boy” and “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” there is no question the trio with their beautifully trained voices embodies the tradition of the grand Irish tenor. Dublin-born performer Tynan became famous after 9/11 for singing “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch at Yankees games. This heartfelt and patriotically charged endeavor is present and palpable at every
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concert, on every stage – whether it be Ellis Island in New York harbor, The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Sydney Opera House in Australia, or at home by the shores of the lakes of Killarney, the passion in their voices is unashamed, abundant and free. The Irish Tenors were started in 1998 by television producer Bill Hughes for a PBS special The Irish Tenors. By the fall of 2004, after the albums We Three Kings and Heritage reached success, The Irish Tenors had nearly become a household name, possibly due to many appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Live With Regis And Kelly, 20/20 and A&E Breakfast With
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The Arts. To date, The Irish Tenors have recorded five PBS specials and their seven albums have resulted in millions of albums sold. In the United States, they are one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, second only to U2. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets ($40 and $60) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www. celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext. 1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located just south of the 202 freeway, at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.
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The Spirit of Phoenix Chorus will be performing Christmas shows on the west side at Valley Vista Performing Arts Center (15550 N. Parkview Place) on Saturday December 3rd from 2-4pm, and on the east side at Skyline High School (63 E. Main St.) in Mesa on Saturday December 10th from 2-4pm. Visit www.sopchorus.org for details or to purchase tickets.
Marion Meadows & Friends Play Jazz for the Holidays December 7th at ASU Kerr Cultural Center
Caption - Gym Class Heros hits the U.S. Airways Center Friday, December 2nd. Gym Class Heroes’ recent release The Papercut Chronicles II, has managed to hold its #1 position on the charts, and they will be appearing at U.S. Airways Center on Friday, December 2nd with Johnjay and Rich and Phooson.
Check out 1967 at a venue near you! 1967 is a 3-piece band that “focuses on hooky, chorus-driven hard rock with elements of groove” and is doing a mini-tour through Phoenix and some surrounding areas. Check them out when they come to your part of town! http:// www.facebook.com/1967band December 2nd: Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ December 3rd: Absent Violence Fest – Yuma, AZ December 6th: The Rogue Bar – Scottsdale, AZ December 9th: Donna Jean’s Libations – Glendale, AZ December 10th: Hollywood Alley – Mesa, AZ December 15th: Club Red – Tempe, AZ December 16th: Joe’s Grotto – Phoenix, AZ January 6th: ASU Memorial Union – Tempe, AZ
International recording artist Marion Meadows, who has one of most distinctive saxophone sounds in contemporary jazz today, will play jazz for the holidays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. Meadows will perform a repertoire of hip unplugged holiday songs, with Steve Culp-piano, Mario Mendivil-bass and Jabaridrums. The sounds will range from straight-ahead jazz to funk grooves, all fueled by his trademark sweet-hot sax style.
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The powerful lineup of The Irish Tenors’ Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan reunite for exclusive dates this December, including a December 4th concert at the intimate Celebrity Theatre. Show time is set for 7 p.m. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets ($40 and $60) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located just south of the 202 freeway, at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.
include “Keep It Right Here” (1993), “Forbidden Fruit” (1994) and “Body Rhythm” (1996). After moving from his home in Connecticut to Phoenix, Meadows signed with Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, and released another six hit CDs, the most recent of which is “Secrets” (2009). The concert is part of the Jazz in Concert series produced by Jazz in AZ and the Kerr Center, and made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. Tickets are $24 or $29-reserved, available at the box office, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 85253, by phone at 480-596-2660 or on the website, www.jazzinaz.org
Having worked with numerous artists and musicians throughout his career, Meadows became a well-known sideman in his own right, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela Bofill, Will Downing and Native American flute player Douglas Spotted Eagle. In the late ’80s, Meadows stretched his usual pop/jazz boundaries as a member of a New York avant-garde band called the Aboriginal Music Society. The ’90s marked the beginning of his solo career when he signed with RCA on the strength of his unreleased first album. He became a staple of the smooth jazz format with his subsequent recordings, which
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Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com
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Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www. buffalochipsaloon.com Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.codyscavecreek.com
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Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 9828608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Rust. www.jakes-o-mine.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 4881906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.haroldscorral.com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com
Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 8996735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Ronnie Winters. www. iguanamacks.com
Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www. buffalochipsaloon.com
Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 8207117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Mason Reed w/ The Heavy Guilt. myspace.com/hollywoodalley
Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Mary Hoffman. www.codyscavecreek.com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 1/21/11 5:28:32N. PMDobson Rd.: James Parks. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www. hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Hucklebuck. www.joesgrotto.com The Trunk Space (602) 2566006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The Hunting Accident. www. thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: The Worrymen, The Hidebehinds and The Chimichanga Riots. myspace. com/theroguebar Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 7737135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com
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Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of
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Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Octagon Café (480) 816-8806, 12645 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Armand Boatman Trio w/ Mike Crotty. 7:30-9:30pm. Glendale Donna Jean’s Libation (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Dead City Saints, Dead Mans Curse, Mad Monsoon, The Do-Somethings, Jellied Brainz, The Jamie Waldrom Trio and Black Sheep. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 8207117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Sh*tty Kitty w/ Page the Village Idiot and special guests. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: James Parks. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Come Back Buddy (District Stage) and Grains of Sand (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.
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hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: RAC, Black Bottom Lighters, City Lab and Mob vs. the Ballot Box. www. joesgrotto.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Paris James. Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Dagg Nabbitt Stubbs, The VanJacks and Bovine Fury. myspace.com/ theroguebar Tempe Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Kenny Love & The Rockerfellers (District Stage) and Scott & John of Hello Swindon (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 9674777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Lenguas Largas, Destruction Unit, Cave, Gay Kiss and Otro Mundo. www. yuccatap.com
Saturday Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 9828608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Rust. www.jakes-o-mine.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 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 Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Acoustic with Al. www.codyscavecreek.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 8996735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Resonation. www.iguanamacks.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libation (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Nomada, The Andys, Gomi and Tell Me About the Rabbits. www.donnajeanslibations.com
Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 8207117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Bitter Allegiance CD release w/ The Dark Hearts, Keeping Shay and Outside the Line. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: James Parks. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Ratio (District Stage) and David & Amy (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Nevermind Eternity, Cathexis, FUME Brothers and Fail to Reason. www.joesgrotto.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Carlos Fontain. Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Future Loves Past CD release party w/ St. Ranger, Flamingo, Banana Gun, Dellinger Feist, Quick Henry, Muddy Moneys, Wizards of Time, Japhy’s Descent, Wooden Indian, Mergence, 88 MPH, Dry River Yacht Club and Dr. Bonz. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: The Persuaders (District Stage) and The Samba Project (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Al Foul, Junction 10, Heather Rae and Los Rambleros. www.yuccatap. com
Concert Venues 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: December 1st: Burn Halo December 2nd: Vayden w/ Idle Red, The Brix and The Shakers December 3rd: Greyhound Soul December 5th: Outlaw Nation w/ Herb N Life December 8th: Mushroomhead December 9th: Hurt, Contrary to
ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: December 1st: Ang Li – “Pilgrimage of Liszt” www.asukerr.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: December 2nd: Tim & Willy’s Christmas Breakfast Show @ Night December 3rd: Vince Neil and Skid Row December 4th: Irish Tenors December 13th: Mary Mary January 6th: Tesla www.celebritytheatre.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: December 10th – December 18th: Spirit of Christmas www.chandlercenter.org
Comerica Theatre (602) 3792800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: (Formerly Dodge Theatre) December 9th: 311 December 17th” Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding March 24th: The Pink Floyd Experience www.livenation.com The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: December 1st: Scott McKenna December 2nd: Scott McKenna December 3rd: Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute) December 4th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns December 5th: Greensky Bluegrass December 8th: L.A.Z. December 9th: Bill Dutcher December 10th: Scott McKenna December 11th: Filabusta December 12th: The Frank Smith Quartet www.thecompoundgrill.com
Jobing.com Arena (623) 7723800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: May 18th: Rammstein www.jobingarena.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: December 2nd: We Were Strangers, Cosmic Goat, Poorware, 1967 and Revision 7 December 5th: Unearth, Chimaira, Skeletonwitch and Molotov Solution December 6th: The Airborne Toxic Event and The Drowning Men December 8th: Zed’s Dead, Dieselboy, Mat the Alien and Radar December 9th: Apparations CD release w/ Greeley Estates, Beneath the Surface, City in the Sea and more December 10th: Cake www.luckymanonline.com
Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: December 3rd: Suite 88, Contrary to Reason, Hollow and Rock Lobster The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., December 4th: Metalhead 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix: December 6th: Taylor Locke & the Tempe: st nd Roughts December 2 : Greed Buds and Jam December 1 : Poolside, Sean Watson, BC/AD and President Gator December 7th: Daisy Train w/ Coolio Special, Guest Property December 8th: The Simpkin Project, Six, The Dog Pound, DVD and more December 2nd: Iron & Wine and Marketa Irglova Kush County and Fortunate Youth December 3rd: Last Band Standing December 3rd: Bob Log III, Grave December 9th: Acidic and Gooder CD December 5th: Me Talk Pretty w/ Danger, Fist Fist, Something and release special guests Scorpion vs. Tarantula December 10th: Stephen Kellogg & December 6th: Norma Jean w/ December 4th: PJ Waxman (Dear & the Sixers and Rock Lobster special guests www.martiniranchaz.net December 8th: Korpiklaani, Polkadot the Headlights) December 6th: Tennis, Gospel Claws Cadaver, Forged in Flame and and Miniature Tigers Mesa Arts Center (480) 644Advant Xezbeth Magistra December 7th: Betsy Ganz 6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: December 9th: YG & Sammie, Wili December 8th: Neil Hamburger December 14th: Dave Koz and North Pole and DJ Unknown December 10th: Toys For Tots show December 8th: Boomstick, Fast Ed- Friends die, Sophia Gunn, BCAD, Josh and December 17th: A Holiday Doo Wop w/ Killing Spree, Sativas Train, Show Embers Rise, malo De Dento, Miso, President Gator December 9th: What Laura Says, www.mesaartslive.com Tome and Upon Broken Dreams Ladylike and Future Loves Past www.clubhousegigs.com December 10th: Trampled By Turtles MIM Music Theater (480) 476Pink Martini and William Elliot Whitmore 8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496January 20th: Forever Tango with 4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: www.crescentphx.com Cheryl Burke December 2nd: Nightmare Before Del E. Webb Center for the February 8th: Roz Savage Christmas Performing Arts (928) 684-6624, February 14th: Itzhak Perlman December 3rd: Beretta Sun CD 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wicken- February 17th: Lorna Luft: Songs My release burg: Mother Taught Me December 3rd: Dollyrots December 4th: Marvin Hamlisch w/ February 18th: Jake Shimabukuro December 8th: Allen Stone J. Mark McVey December 9th: X and Mac McAnally December 9th: Gene Watson and December 10th: Frequis February 28th: Jan Lisiecki Rhonda Vincent www.clubredrocks.com www.themim.org December 15th: “Size Double Zero” www.delewebbcenter.org
Orpheum Theater (602) 262-7272, 203 W, Adams St., Phoenix: December 5th: Joe Bonamassa December 6th: Joe Bonamassa www.orpheumtheatertickets.com
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Anniversary Snow Party at Axis Radius Good old Axis Radius, you’ve been around for a long time and there’s a reason for this. I think the majority of Scottsdale club goers have been to this massive double club at least once and have had a fun, if not interesting experience. Everyone prefers one side over the other and as I think back on the many memories I’ve had there, I remember spending most of my time on the Radius side. It’s the best side to be in during the scorching summer months when everyone on the dance floor eagerly awaits the next cold air/ white mist spraying round to cool their sweat drenched bodies initiated by all the dancing. Depending on how much energy you put into your boogie or how much you want to impress your dance partner with what you think are sexy moves, you may not sweat all that much this upcoming Saturday in December. Instead, you’re probably going to be dancing to stay warm--not because it’s cold outside, but because there will be 10 tons of real snow to make you feel like it’s actually winter time. To add to the festivities, liquor snow cones will be available (yum?) to get you loose enough to at least feel cool on the dance floor where Rockit! Scientists and DJ Soloman will be monitoring the vibe to match their beats. Friday, December 2nd. 9 pm – 2 am. $10.
Bart B More at Smashboxx DJs are the new rock stars especially in Scottsdale where every club or bar that’s worth standing in line for has its own resident DJ. Although most people go to old town to get funked up, there are the many who remain coherent
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enough to recognize good music from bad. An awful DJ that pushes out terrible music is a deadly virus to any club and people stay away from that nasty. Thankfully, Smashboxx is not one of those clubs. I’ve gone to Smashboxx and partied there completely sober and still had a blast because the DJ knows what he’s doing. And the great taste in jams is consistent—that’s vital. This Friday, Bart B More will be bringing that awesome Dutch dance flavor to Scottsdale. Like his Netherlands compatriots Tiesto and Afrojack, Bart B More seems to know how to create mixes that make dance enthusiasts go wild on the floor. Some of his official remixes include artists Cee Lo Green, Steve Aoki, Crookers, and Tiesto-impressive, right? His show is bound to produce some interesting dance moves this weekend. Once your brain is hit with his sound, the only way it’ll know how to process the beats is to make your body move in its best rhythmic fashion. You’ll be sure to burn off the leftover Thanksgiving foods you’ve been eating all week. Friday, December 2nd. 9 pm – 2 am. $12.
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Scream 4
Release Date: October 4th This Horror Film is rated R (Some Teen Drinking|Language|Strong Bloody Violence) and stars Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers. What It's About... It has been many years since the Ghostface Killer cut a deadly path through the town of Woodsboro. In order to get over the trauma of those horrific events, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has written a self-help book. She returns to Woodsboro for her book tour, and reconnects with old friends Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette). However, Sidney's arrival also sparks the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney and everyone she loves in danger.
Bridesmaids
Release Date: September 20th This Comedy is rated R (Some Strong Sexuality|Language Throughout) and stars Kristen Wiig as Annie and Maya Rudolph as Lillian. What It's About... Annie (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is engaged, she has no choice but to serve as the maid of honor. Though lovelorn and almost penniless, Annie, nevertheless, winds her way through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her job as the bride's go-to gal. Determined to make things perfect, she gamely leads Lillian and the other bridesmaids down the wild road to the wedding. What the Critics are Saying... Annie, an unemployed pastry chef, is a bit of a sad sack. When her best friend, Lillian, recruits Annie to be her maid of honor, Annie's ego gradually absorbs a series of blows inflicted by Lillian's newfound best pal, Helen, who barges into the planning and execution of the wedding. This means war! This Judd Apatow produced comedy wages war all right, but with more than the usual R-rated rom-com subtlety. Some scenes work, some others go a tad too far, but Wiig's savvy and subtle instincts serve her and the film well. - AAA
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release Date: October 25th This Action/Adventure is rated PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action) and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America and Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter. What It's About... It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a supersoldier called Capt. America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Capt. America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization. What the Critics are Saying... This stylish superhero film is a departure from its predecessors - it's actually paced and designed for the non-"Transformers crowd." Asthmatic young Steve Rogers joins the war effort in 1942. He winds up in a secret government program that pumps him full of blue serum, the same being used by Hitler's maddest scientist played by Hugo Weaving. Weaving morphs into Red Skull as Evans becomes the beefed-up Captain America, waging high-flying battle high above the Atlantic. A unique superhero effort believe it or not. - AAA
Fright Night
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Release Date: November 11th This Fantasy/Adventure is rated PG-13 (Frightening Images|Seq of Intense Action Violence) and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.
Release Date: December 6th This Drama is rated PG-13 (Thematic Material) and stars Viola Davis as Aibileen and Emma Stone as Skeeter.
What It's About... A clash between good and evil awaits as young Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) prepare for a final battle against Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). Harry has grown into a steely lad on a mission to rid the world of evil. The friends must search for the Horcruxes that keep the dastardly wizard immortal. Harry and Voldemort meet at Hogwarts Castle for an epic showdown where the forces of darkness may finally meet their match. What the Critics are Saying... In the new film, Harry is still hunting Horcruxes, which contain amounts of Voldemort's soul. The so-called Elder Wand, stolen from the crypt of Harry's mentor Dumbledore, must be put into the right hands. Snape has taken over Hogwarts and overseen its transformation to a regimented awful place. Smart yet not slavish direction, and the still-perfect casting from way back when, make this final chapter an entertaining and satisfying success. - AAAB
Kung Fu Panda 2
What It's About... In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Only Aibileen (Viola Davis), the housekeeper of Skeeter's best friend, will talk at first. But as the pair continue the collaboration, more women decide to come forward, and as it turns out, they have quite a lot to say. What the Critics are Saying... This film has Viola Davis going for it, and she is more than enough. In 1960s Jackson, Miss., young Miss Skeeter undertakes a clandestine book project gathering stories from the African-American housekeepers and child-raisers. Skeeter elicits counsel and stories from Aibileen and Minny while standing off against the despicable queen bee of privilege and prejudice, Hilly. The movie is a very pretty and somewhat generic thing visually, but Davis steals the show. - AAA
Thor
Release Date: December 13th This Comedy/Adventure is rated PG (Seq. of Martial Arts Action|Mild Violence) and stars Jack Black as Po and Angelina Jolie as Tigress.
Release Date: September 13th This Action/Fantasy is rated PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence) and stars Chris Hemsworth as Dr. Donald Blake/Thor and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster.
What It's About... Now known as the Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black) protects the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. However, a dangerous villain threatens Po's awesome new life with plans to use a secret weapon to wipe out the martial art and conquer China. In order to defeat the new enemy, Po finds he must recall his past and unlock secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he find the strength to vanquish his foe. What the Critics are Saying... This follow-up delivers more heart than laughs. Cuddly Po is now an accomplished Dragon Warrior, meting out justice with his mad kung fu skillz. But there is a new threat, a peacock named Lord Shen who has a new weapon that could be the end of kung fu. While there aren't enough great lines for Black and the rest of the all-star voice cast, the chases are 3-D animated wonders, the martial arts brawls are epic and the scrip has an impressive heart with an appealing Buddhist bent. Highly satisfying. - AAA
Our Idiot Brother
What It's About... As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat. What the Critics are Saying... This Kenneth Branagh directed superhero flick is decently entertaining. On the planet Asgard, King Odin must choose an heir to the throne, either Thor, a hot-tempered pinup played by Chris Hemsworth, or his undermining brother Loki. When his bloodthirsty actions get him banished, Thor is whooshed to New Mexico into the laps of research team members played by Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard and Kat Dennings. He's a space-Norse fish out of water, in need of a comeuppance before he can become a true hero.
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Water for Elephants
Release Date: November 29th This Comedy is rated R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Language Throughout) and stars Paul Rudd as Ned and Elizabeth Banks as Miranda.
What It's About... Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high-school senior who's in with the "in" crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most sought-after gal on campus. But trouble enters his world in the form of Jerry Dandridge (Colin Farrell), a charismatic new neighbor. After witnessing some unusual activity next door, Charley concludes that Jerry is a vampire. Of course, no one believes him. After seeking advice from illusionist Peter Vincent (David Tennant), Charley sets out to destroy Jerry himself.
What It's About... Easygoing, dimwitted slacker Ned Rochlin (Paul Rudd) makes the biggest mistake of his so-far uninspired life when he sells some pot to a cop. Homeless and jobless upon his release from jail, Ned must prevail upon his three sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer) for help. Though Ned himself is utterly without a shred of ambition or guile, it's a different story with his sisters, who find their carefully ordered lives thrown into chaos whenever he's around.
What It's About... Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a veterinary student, is close to graduating when a terrible tragedy forces him to leave school. With nowhere else to go, he hops on a passing train and finds it belongs to a traveling circus. Jacob takes a job as an animal caretaker and meets Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), a beautiful circus performer. Their shared compassion for a special elephant named Rosie leads to love, but August (Christoph Waltz), Marlena's cruel husband, stands in their way.
What the Critics are Saying... Paul Rudd carries this comedy in the role of Ned. Bearded, sporting Crocs and specializing in "farming," Ned has a penchant for causing inadvertent chaos. His three sisters balance out Ned's antics: Miranda, a weaselly magazine writer; Natalie, a bisexual artist's model; and Liz, a repressed wife married to a philandering filmmaker. Some of the comedy is routine, but in the world of over-the-top "Fockers" and "Hangovers," this small but satisfying film is a welcome release. - AAA
What the Critics are Saying... This film version of the best-selling novel set in Depression-era 1931 elevates pure corn to a completely satisfying realm of romantic melodrama. After a tragedy renders Jacob an orphan, he hops a freight train that winds up sweeping him up into the mad, mad world of the Benzini Bros. Circus. Jacob falls for the star of the show, Marlena, and has to deal with her sadistic ringleader husband played by Christoph Waltz who's so damned interesting to watch. A fine script, and corn that's satisfying to indulge. - AAB
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The Help
Release Date: December 13th This Horror Film is rated R (Language|Bloody Horror Violence|Some Sexual References) and stars Anton Yelchin as Charley Brewster and Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandridge.
What the Critics are Saying... Plenty gory, but graced with humor, this remake of the 1985 cult classic actually works. In suburban Las Vegas, Charley doesn't like the vampirish looks of his new neighbor, Jerry, played by Colin Farrell, who you can tell relishes every rascally, bloodthirsty come-on. David Tennant renews the old Roddy McDowall role, this time a magician who has the tools to take on Jerry. The film is both funny and funny-scary, and has ways of catching you off-guard. This remake may be wholly unoriginal, but it's also almost wholly enjoyable. - AAA
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What the Critics are Saying... The opening of this franchise "reboot" promises a gory delirium the film cannot sustain. Teenage girls at home by themselves on a dark night watch horror movies and get a phone call from the killer right outside. The film is jam-packed with stabbings, but the gore doesn't impart that salacious "Saw"/"Hostel" feeling. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney, a best-selling author returned home on the anniversary of the original Woodsboro killings. More killings ensue. All in all, it's a moderately entertaining exercise in running in circles and chasing one's tail. - AAB
Release Date: November 1st This Drama is rated PG-13 (Sexual Content|Moments of Intense Violence) and stars Reese Witherspoon as Marlena and Robert Pattinson as Jacob.
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Grapevine 4013 N. Brown, Scottsdale (480) 994-1792 – 7 Days Hazelwoods 3626 E. Indian School, Phoenix (602) 957-2462 – Tue, Sat JJ’s Cantina 409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Phoenix (480) 990-3477 – Fri, Sat JJ Madison’s 430 N. Power Rd., Mesa (480) 924-8778 – Tue, Fri Max Sports Bar 7134 E. Thomas, Scottsdale (480) 994-4488 -Sat O Kelley’s 2120 W. Guadalupe, Mesa (480) 756-6069 – Mon, Thu Pranksters Too 7919 E. Thomas, Scottsdale (480) 990-1114 - Tue Sandstone Cafe 4959 W. Ray Rd, Chandler (480) 961-2913
Clubhouse Grill 14175 W. Indian School Rd Goodyear, AZ 85393 623-535 – GULP (4857) Wednesday Enoch’s 6750 W. Peoria, Peoria (623) 878-6296 – 7 Days Gallagher’s 751 E. Union Hills, Phoenix (602) 867-3222 – Thu, Sat George & Dragon 4240 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (602) 241-0018 - Mon I&J Fountain Restaurant 12221W. Bell Rd. Surprise AZ 85378 (623) 583-1222 Lighthouse 12351 W. Indian School Rd., Avondale (623) 935-2471 – 7 Days Marc’s Sports Grill 4494 W. Peoria, Phoenix (623) 842-1053 – 7 Days
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Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd., Glendale (602) 938-8808 - Sat
Fox & Hound 1017 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert (480) 507-2343 – Tue, Wed
Bullock’s 2601 W. Bethany Home, Phoenix (602) 433-9303 – 7 Days
Pappy’s Sports Bar 11801N. 19th Ave, Phoenix (602) 944-3992 - Thu
Gallagher’s 7575 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 997-0084 – Thu, Sat
Chantilly’s 717 W. Union Hills, Phoenix (602) 789-1417 - Sat
Giligin’s 4251 N. Winfield, Scottsdale (480) 874-2264 – Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu
Cocomo Joe’s 28244 N. Tatum, Phoenix (480) 538-8008 – Wed, Sun
Stinger’s 10222 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix (623) 937-9645 – 7 Days Wild Bills 6840 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix (602) 242-2345 – 7 Days
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