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Las Noches De Las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Gardens is a spectacular holiday event for families, couples, locals and out-oftown guests alike. You’ll enjoy the glow of more than 8,000 hand–lit luminaria bags and 10 musical groups performing nightly for 22 nights in December. 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix (480-941–1225). General admission is $25 for adults, $12.50 for children (kids under 3 are free) Dates: December 8-11, 15 -23, 26-30. The Christmas Lights and Concert Series at Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens is FREE and runs through December 31. This community event features a breathtaking display of hundreds of thousands of lights - a sight to see, certain to put you in the holiday mood!

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A Christmas Story Mesa Encore Theatre December 16-30 Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Regular Price: $25.00 Discounted Price: $19.75 A Christmas Story is an affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American Family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana. The play, made into one of the most-watched Christmas films of our time, is based on the autobiographical stories of Jean Shepherd growing up in Indiana. Additional discounted ticket dates are available.

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts December 21 Weds., 7:30 p.m. One of the most popular swing bands on the road today, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy cruises into town with its jumpin’ and jivin’ Christmas extravaganza featuring one-of-a-kind originals and reworked Yuletide classics.

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts December 13-23 Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sun. 8:00 p.m. Sat. 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Returning by popular demand for its 6th season, Sister’s Christmas Catechism stars comic genius Patti Hannon as Sister, the tart-tongued, 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 the three wise men gave to the Baby Jesus?

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Spring Events at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts The Webb Center’s spring season features a wide variety of performances in an intimate 600-seat venue. Dance audiences will enjoy MOMIX Botanica, a vivid new show exploring the colorful world of nature; State Street Ballet’s The Jungle Book, a full-length, modern twist on the timeless story; and C!RCA, a unique combination of contemporary circus and acrobatic dance. Country and bluegrass fans will be singing along to Dailey & Vincent’s authentic bluegrass interpretations of The Statler Brothers’ notable hits; contemporary country band Emerson Drive; and Suzy Bogguss’ traditional American folk songs. Jazz enthusiasts will be entertained by the Michael Kaeshammer Trio as they blend blues, jazz and standards; and David Benoit and Brian Culbertson, two of the highest profile musicians in modern jazz and contemporary music. Other can’t-miss concerts include pianist Alpin Hong’s classical music; Arizona Opera’s evening of spectacular arias; and Celtic Nights, featuring Irish music and dancing. Call the Webb Center’s Box Office at (928)684-6624 for ticket availability or visit www.delewebbcenter.org.

Zoppé An Italian Family Circus Dec. 29, 2011 – Jan. 7, 2012

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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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This grand New Year’s Eve extravaganza includes an elegant cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, a three-course dinner with entrée options such as Blackened Chilean Sea Bass, Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail, Chicken Oscar, and Lobster Ravioli with cream sauce. Celebrate the evening with Cory McCloskey from Fox 10 Arizona Morning as the Master of Ceremonies. Be entertained by a fabulous Broadway Showcase featuring ABT stars from the past and present. Dance on the stage to a live orchestra and ring in 2012 with a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop and other delights. New this year, a DJ will provide entertainment and dancing in the lobby. Tickets are $150.00 per person (all inclusive). For more information, call the box office at 623.776.8400 or visit azbroadway.org.

Inspired by the #1 animated movie of all time, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2, everyone’s favorite characters are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever. Plus a few new faces join the fun,

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Toy Story 3, the Academy Award®winning smash hit blockbuster, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3! An accomplished creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the Toy Story gang to fans and families around the country in this all-new, high-energy ice spectacular.

including Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear. It’s the biggest Toy Story experience ever on ice, jam-packed with fastpaced adventure such as Buzz’s galactic battle with Emperor Zurg and a hoe-down on the set of “Woody’s Roundup.” Relive the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond!

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Reviewers’ Roundtable The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases. ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked’*

Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org

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Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic

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The Chipmunks (Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney) and the Chipettes (Anna Faris, Christina Applegate and Amy Poehler) become marooned on a notso-deserted island. (G – 87 minutes) *Screened after deadline.

Stan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org.

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.

‘Shame’ The arrival of his needy sister (Carey Mulligan) forces a man (Michael Fassbender) to confront his sex addiction out in the open. Playing exclusively at Harkins Camelview 5. (NC-17 – 99 minutes)

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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: “Writer/director José Padilha’s ‘Elite Squad: The Enemy Within’ is a rare motion picture that balances intensity with intelligence. A follow-up to the filmmaker’s 2008 effort, the gritty crime thriller about corrupt cops and emotionally charged politics is a raw representation, to say the least – perhaps too much so for some. However, in the midst of all of the blood, sweat and tears, the movie also opens its viewers’ eyes and asks them some quite complicated questions, thereby engaging them on a cerebral level as much as it entertains them on a mind-numbingly violent one.” Grade: C

‘Elite Squad: The Enemy Within’ The captain (Wagner Moura) of a special Brazilian police force considers which of two new recruits (André Ramiro and Caio Junqueira) would make a suitable successor. In Portuguese with English subtitles. Playing exclusively at Harkins Valley Art. (R – 114 minutes)

Stan: “A subject often explored throughout cinema history with various levels of treatment from the ultra conservative to the ‘Avant guard’ approach, the ‘buzz’ of the NC-17 rating prompt’s the curiosity aspect for most. While writer/director Steve McQueen presents a visually erotic portrait of sensuality, ‘Shame’ doesn’t break new ground in cerebral perspectives and becomes more of a reaffirming exercise than a revelation of one of the oldest recorded aspects of human kind, the pursuit of sex without emotional attachment.” Grade: C Joseph: “With all of the buzz about ‘Shame’s’ NC-17 rating, one does not know whether to be more disappointed in the fact that there is really nothing titillating enough in the movie to warrant such controversy or the fact that the film is actually quite boring. That is not to say that writer/ director Steve McQueen’s character study is irrelevant, though, as his

project perfectly personifies how our desire to develop intimate connections often clashes with our otherwise caveman-like cravings. However, said clash is represented with such an overly artistic style and passionless pace that the viewer must resort to deviant fantasies of their own in order to make it all the way through to the end-credits.” Grade: D Randy: “There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding this film because of subject matter, the amount of nudity and graphic sexual content. Maybe that buzz is what left me unimpressed. While Fassbender and Mulligan turn in stellar performances, the overall product failed to win my attention. The actors are deserving of recognition for the tough material, but I’m not sure that’s enough to garner any nominations. Grade: C+.

‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’* The murder of Austria’s crown prince leads Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), Watson (Jude Law) and a Gypsy (Noomi Rapace) to a showdown with an evil genius named Moriarty (Jared Harris). (PG-13 – 129 minutes) *Screened after deadline.

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A writer (Charlize Theron) unexpectedly bonds with a former classmate (Patton Oswalt) after she returns home to relive her glory days and steal her now-married high-school sweetheart (Patrick Wilson). (R – 94 minutes) Stan: “Charlize Theron’s portrayal of the central character starts as the usual devil may care ‘laissezfaire’ pacing of light comedy, quietly reveals the tell-tale signs of a person with serious emotional damage who escapes into her fantasy world believing it’s the reality she’s living, ‘Young Adult’ steadily escalates to a dark comedy on the surface as director Jason Reitman reveals the psychological depth of multiple issues of a troubled mind, the impact on those

in her orbit as we witness a nervous breakdown right before our eyes, while laughter turns to empathy for a person who needs help…” Grade: B Joseph: “Sulking from scene to scene with minimal music and an acrimonious attitude, ‘Young Adult’ is unlike any other movie you have seen. In fact, it even drastically differs from writer Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman’s previous collaboration ‘Juno’ in the way that its sarcasm is less quirky than it is parched as the style succumbs to all of the selfloathing being done by its primary character. Speaking of which, actress Charlize Theron gives the best performance of the year as said character, carrying the dark comedy in which she plays a painfully pathetic person whose every action is as side-splitting as it is gut-wrenching.” Grade: B

Randy: “Charlize Theron has tackled much more difficult roles dramatically, but this comedy really demonstrates her talent as an actor. A role so strong, she landed on my “Top 5” list for best performances by an actress this year. The movie itself is well written and filled with awkward moments as Theron’s character continues to embarrass herself chasing an old flame. Filled with laughs, this is by far one of the funniest movies of the year.” Grade: A

Bet You Didn’t Know! by Stan Robinson

Soundbite Spotlight The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf of movies recently released in theaters. Halle Berry is the first black woman to win a best actress Oscar® for her starring role in ‘Monster’s Ball’ in 2001. Michael Farr, a British expert on the comic series Tintin and its creator Hergé, has written several books about the comics on which the film is based. “I was delighted because I’m the biographer of Hergé. When I was researching, I found among his papers a note which he had written dated January 1983, and this note said ‘If there is one person who can bring Tintin successfully to the screen, its this young American director’. Now he didn’t name Spielberg, but we know its Steven Spielberg because in his diary he [Hergé] was due to meet him [Spielberg] at the end of March 1983.

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Spielberg had been in touch with him in 82’ about the possibility of film rights to Tintin and invited him to Los Angeles. Hergé was a very sick man and wasn’t able to go himself so he sent some of his team, had a meeting in the autumn of 82’ with Spielberg

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Bet You Didn’t Know! by Stan Robinson

Temtchine plays an amnesiac woman who wanders around to various Hollywood landmarks after awakening on the sidewalk in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Phoenix native Travis Rust served as the film’s editor. “First off, editing is essentially storytelling. As an editor, the director and I choose the preferred performances and angles that have been shot on the set. Then I build the scenes based on the script and the director’s intent. But that is such a simplified way of stating what I do on a film.

John Wayne, who starred in 142 of his 153 films, had more leading roles than any other actor. and it was agreed that Spielberg would come over himself in March of 83’ to meet Hergé and finalize things. Unfortunately Hergé died on March the third of that month and the meeting never happened but Steven Spielberg did actually manage to buy the rights for the first time later that year in 83’. That showed to me was that Hergé [Tintin creator] who I knew, and who I also knew was a huge cinema buff, he loved the cinema from his childhood, and the first Spielberg film he saw was a film called ‘Jewels’ and he [Hergé] was riveted by it and he said to his wife, ‘I want to see all the films this director makes’ and he did! It is wonderful that two mutual admirers should have this result finally by Spielberg, who admired Tintin, and by a director that I know that Hergé admired very much.” – Michael Farr

Editor Travis Rust (‘Footprints’)

“I like to use an analogy of composing music. All the footage that has been shot are like musical notes. The shots can be composed to have different rhythms and tones. Yet, I could have beautiful shots and performances and if they are edited in the wrong order or with the wrong pace then the composition doesn’t come together. “The reasons I enjoy the editing process so much are the storytelling aspects and the puzzle-solving elements. Building each scene in a film is like a storytelling puzzle. I am trying to tell the story effectively and efficiently using different actors’ performances, camera angles and sometimes effects (slow motion, visual treatments, etc.). “Inevitably, although a film was shot according to a shoot-ready script, certain story arcs or actors performances don’t translate on the screen once the film has been edited into a rough cut. I work in tandem with the director to fine-tune the story to resolve these problems and improve on what is working.” – Travis Rust

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By Joseph J. Airdo In “Footprints,” which opens Dec. 23 exclusively at Harkins Valley Art, Sybil

The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released to Blu-ray and DVD.

Writer/Director Simon Rumley (‘Little Deaths’)

Writers/Directors Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg (‘Tanner Hall’)

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“Little Deaths” is a psycho-sexual horror anthology with three narratively unrelated but thematically linked vignettes. Writer/director Simon Rumley’s vignette is about two Londoners who are united in the co-dependent but weird canine related sado-masochistic games they play.

In “Tanner Hall,” Rooney Mara plays Fernanda, a teenager whose manipulative childhood acquaintance (Georgia King) worms her way into her circle of friends at an all-girls boarding school. Mara also stars as Lisbeth in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” which opens Dec. 21 in theaters throughout the Valley.

“This was a story that I had conceived back when I was 19 at university. I was in bed with my girlfriend at the time, who was naked. A spider fell on her and she completely freaked out. I started writing a short story about a younger Gothic couple that was in an abusive relationship and the guy gets back at the girl by tying her up and pouring lots of spiders on her. I always had it in the back of my mind to finish it one day and, when this opportunity came along, I changed the spiders to dogs – which I thought would be visually more climactic.” – Simon Rumley

“Honestly, we cannot say enough good things about Rooney. She completely transforms. She really becomes that character that she is playing. It was like the style that Fernanda took on became her style in life. Then ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ happened and now it is like Fernanda’s style has gone out the window. For better or for worse, Lisbeth’s style is how she dresses and how her house looks. Rooney really takes that on via very internal, psychic and physical levels.” – Francesca Gregorini “She is not overt in any way. It is almost like she is being a conduit internally and then you can see it back in her. It is very still and it is

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Elvis is leaving the building…and this time he’s taking the likes of Madonna, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, the Blues Brothers and Charlie Daniels with him. That’s because Showstoppers Live!, an entertainment mainstay at the Showroom of Casino Arizona for 10 years, will conclude on Dec. 23 after the final show of its Holiday Spectacular.

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During this seasonal run, the list of the tribute entertainers making their final curtain calls this year includes Elvis, the Four Tops, Natalie Cole and Dean Martin. Each will be recreating some of the most beloved holiday performances of all time. “It’s with very mixed emotions that we announce that this is the final run for Showstoppers Live!,” says Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Casino Arizona. “The show has been an integral part of our growth. It’s been a member of our entertainment family

Showstoppers Live! has been a staple at Casino Arizona, located at Loop 101 and McKellips, for more than 10 years. It made its debut when the location was just a temporary structure, predating by 2 years the casino’s permanent and current facility. The tribute show was the brainchild of Mike Moloney of Moloney Entertainment, Las Vegas and Jon Jenkins, former CEO of Casino Arizona. “Casino Arizona remains committed to providing some of the Valley’s best entertainment. Though we say goodbye to one great show, we promise to bring more that are fresh and exciting,” said Martinez. Admission to Showstoppers Live! Holiday Spectacular is $5 or free with a Player Rewards Club card. Guests must be 21 years or older for admittance. For more information on tickets for Showstoppers Live! Holiday Spectacular please call (480) 8507734 or visit casinoarizona.com. WHAT: Showstoppers Live! Holiday Spectacular WHEN: Now through Dec. 23 Tuesday –Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. WHERE: The Showroom at Casino Arizona 524 N. 92nd Street, in Scottsdale PRICE: $5 or free with a Player Rewards Club Card

Celebrate in The Showroom at Casino Arizona! Doors open at 6:30pm $80/person includes: • Live music featuring • 2 complimentary drinks LOVESHACK (9pm-1am) • Champagne toast at midnight • Dinner buffet (7-9pm) • Balloon drop & party favors For tickets, call 480-850-7734.

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Gila River Casinos, operators of Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone Butte Casino and Vee Quiva Casino are introducing two new entertainment options at the end of December. Shutters High Limit Salon will cater to the tastes of casino guests at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino who are looking for high limit blackjack, pai gow and video poker machines. This exciting new gaming room represents a unique offering in the Phoenix metro market. Designed with an Asian flair, Shutterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Limit Salon will invite players to indulge their gaming appetites in a semiprivate environment. Guests will be greeted by hand carved Fu Dogs which will welcome them to the high limit blackjack and pai-gow tables - catering to a select crowd while providing a luxurious atmosphere unlike any other casino in the area. Shutters High Limit Salon will offer an Asian infused menu alongside a fully stocked bar serving a premium specialty drink menu. The bar will also feature HD television screens

will boast sophisticated neutrals with optimistic splashes of deep crimson and bright citrus which will meld together to create the perfect feng shui environment. The Big City Sports Lounge at Lone Butte Casino will let players watch their favorite game while they play their favorite game. Lone Butte Casino guests will begin the New Year with a brand new place to experience all their favorite sports at the Big City Sports Lounge. Memorabilia from the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Cardinals among other popular sports teams will surround flatscreen televisions and offer a great ambiance complete with traditional stadium style food. Table games and slot machines of every denomination complete the scene and provide the perfect setting for any big game. The new offerings at Lone Butte Casino and Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino are just two aspects of the entertainment destinations at the Wild Horse Pass development on the Gila River Indian Community. This area located just outside Metro Phoenix, offers world class resorts, five-star dining, stunning golf courses and breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert. Lone Butte Casino is located at 1077 South Kyrene Road in Chandler and Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, also in Chandler is located at 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. For more information about these exciting new entertainment options call 1-800-WIN GILA or go to www.wingilariver.com

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New Years Eve Entertainment and beyond – Most Arizona casinos will offer you a choice between a Free New Year’s Eve Dance Party or Dinner & Dance Packages, or even Room, Dinner & Dance Packages. Call your favorite Casino to find out more.

Apache Gold Casino Resort 5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70 1-800-272-2438 In the Pavilion: Jan 28 – Little Joe & La Familia w/ Angel Norteno Cabaret Lounge: free weekend and New Years Eve entertainment Dec 16 & 17, West 10 band Dec 23 & 24, Backstage Crew Dec 30 & New Years Eve, Rhythm Edition

BlueWater Resort and Casino 11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360 BlueWater Showroom: New Years Eve: Neuvo Elemento Jan 14, Comics Williams & Ree Dig Lounge: Free live bands, Deejay or Karaoke nightly including New Years Eve Casino Arizona 101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7734 In the Showroom: New Years Eve Dinner Party Package with band Love Shack Wed-Sun, “Showstoppers Live” (thru Dec 23) A musical tribute to Elvis, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops and others Pima Lounge: Free New Year’s Eve Party, plus entertainment nightly with top Arizona bands The Arizona Room Piano Lounge, free entertainment nightly and Free New Years Eve Party

Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson 520-838-6506 Event Center: New Years Eve Party Dinner Package wih KC and the Sunshine Band Bingo/Concert Hall: FREE Tejano New Years Eve Party w/ Ruben Ramos, La Diferenza, La Maldad and La Familia Yucupicio Paradiso Bar: Free live weekend entertainment featuring Dec 15 – Beatlemania, Dec 16 – Desert Cadillacs, Dec 17- Angel Norteno, Dec 22 – Breakdown (Tom Petty Tribute) Dec 24 – Angel De Oro, Dec 30 – Hollywood & Vine Bingo Hall: Cosmic Bingo Saturday nights featuring music, light show, wacky games and giveaways Cliff Castle Casino I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT New Years Eve Party in the Giant Tent, featuring Soul City (Tribute to Motown) Dragonfly Lounge: Free weekend entertainment featuring the Mike Reeves Band, Dec 16 & 17 – Grey Wolf, Dec 23 & 24 – Blue Tattoo, Dec 30 & New Years Eve – Aces & Eights

FREE New Years Eve Party w/ band Phase 5 Diamond Center: Dec 29, Commodores Jan 12, Temptations Jan 29, Rita Rudner Fort McDowell Casino N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Lucky 7 Saloon: FREE New Years Eve: Party w/ appetizers, party favors, Champagne toast at midnight - music by The Whip-Its Free live entertainment Fri – Sun featuring: Furious George, Cowboy Floyd and the Kenny G project In the Bingo Hall: Saturday Dec 17 - Lunar Bingo – Music, dancing, crazy games and giveaways For updates – go to fortmcdowellcasino.com

Desert Diamond Casino Hotel 7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson Toll Free 1-866-DDC-WINS Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or deejay Thurs-Sun including New Years Eve

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 Oasis Lounge: Free live entertainment every weekend including: Dec 29, John Michael Montgomery Dec 30, Sammy Kershaw New Year’s Eve: FREE Entertainment with The Family Stone Experience Bingo Hall: Dec 16 at 11pm - Disco Bingo, deejay music, bingo, food and drink specials and fun giveaways For updated schedule, go to harrahsakchin.com

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Lone Butte Casino 202 loop at the Kyrene exit – Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Cascades Lounge: Free New Years Eve Party with the Upton Angles Free entertainment Mon-Sat, 4pm-1am w/ bands like: Chuck E Baby, Smooth Groove, Otis & the Beat, Marty & the Party, Spotlight, Thaddeus Rose, Silhouette, Desert Dixie, Greywolf, Jadi Norris, Hamptons, Instant Classics, Uptown Angels and Bob Villa Thursday Nights: “Lucky Break” singing competition Verona Chophouse: Talia (Fri & Sat), Bridget & the Aug (Sun) Bingo Hall: 11:30pm Saturdays - B.A.D BINGO (Bingo after Dark) DJ “Rockin’ Rob” music, light show, bingo & giveaways Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com

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Conference Center: New Years Eve Party Package w/ show band Sensation Free live entertainment (except New Years Eve) In the Timbers Lounge: Monday - Comedy Night, Tuesday-Saturday – Live Bands Dec 13-17, Mocca Dec 20-24, Vol. 1 Dec 27-30, Apache Spirit New Year’s Eve Party with Jadi Norris Jan 3-7, Chris Gardner Band Jan 9 – 14, Barrio latino Coming soon, Billy’s Gone, Doo-Wah Riders, Groove City Creagles and Skid Rodeo

Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777-4946 Sharky’s Bar: Free entertainment, Karaoke on Wed, DJs on Thurs, live bands like: Checker’d Past & Mirage on weekends and special New Years Eve Party Quechan Casino Resort 525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi West of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 Fire & Ice New Years Eve Party packages with band Str8Up – Dinner and Dance package or Dance Party Package only In the PIPA Event Center: Dec 16 - Comic Ron White Sidewinders bar: Free live entertainment every weekend

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Talking Stick Resort Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road - Scottsdale 480-850-7777 Talking Stick Showroom: Dec 16 & 17, Motown Memories Dec 29 & 30 – Moonwalker - THE Reflection of Michael Jan 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, Direct from Las Vegas – An Evening at La Cage – World Famous Female Impersonator Show New Year’s Ball in the Grand Ballroom Entertainment by Morris Day and the Time plus Sheena Easton Raven’s 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala 2012 w/ Platinum Hi-Fi and DJ Kilo in the Showroom Degree 270 Lounge: live entertainment, dancing nightly including New Years Eve and a spectacular view of the city. Vee Quiva Casino The West Valley’s only Casino 51st Ave, 4 miles S. of Baseline – Laveen 1-800-WIN-GILA Bingo Hall: Fridays at 11pm – Deejay music, light show & dancing Bingo Hall: 11:30pm, every other Saturday – BINGO ECLIPSE – Bingo, Deejay music, light show & giveaways Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA In the Ovations LIVE! Showroom: Dec 17, The Colors of Christmas, with Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Lea Salonga and Ben Vereen Dec 30, DSB – Journey Tribute Dec 31, New Year’s Eve party w/ POWERDRIVE Jan 1, Johnny Cash Tribute featuring Rusty Evans & the Ring of Fire Jan 14, Tonic / Sister Hazel Jan 28, Don Rickles Encore Lounge: Free entertainment (ThursMon) with: Route 66, Hamptons, Eagleheart, Powerdrive, Vinny DiJohn, Greywolf, Str8up band, Walkens, Pima Express, Rhythm Edition, Throne D & The Ledge, Powerdrive and JJs Band

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DINE! Spotted Donkey’s New “Canteena & Cowboy” Menu Combines Mexican-Modern Cuisine with a “Southwestern American Kick”

The Spotted Donkey CantinaHayden Village, on the “Via de Ventura Corridor” in Scottsdale, has been recognized in the valley for its Mexican and Southwest cuisine. Now, with Chef Robert McGrath at the helm of the kitchen, new dishes have been crafted that are above and below the border, bringing traditional Mexican cuisine from the interior states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Michoacan and Jalisco. The new “Canteena & the Cowboy” menu features cuisines of Mexico on one side and the other side of the card features Southwestern cuisine. “Chef McGrath continues to entertain the palette with his experience in foods of the America’s,” says owner Cliff Skoglund. For more information call 480-922-1400 or visit their website at www.spotteddonkeycantina.com.

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Join Fleming’s in December and raise a holiday toast to friends, family and memorable times. Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a festive Champagne cocktail. Fleming’s Director of Wine, Maeve Pesquera has created the Sparkling Star cocktail – a simple and elegant toast to this festive season. Sparkling Star ½ oz Cointreau 1 ½ oz POM Wonderful pomegranate juice (chilled) top with Chandon étoile Brut, icy cold Curly long lime twist. In a chilled flute glass, combine the orange liqueur and the chilled pomegranate juice and top with étoile Brut. Maeve’s Tips: Brut, a very dry, fruity version that is simply divine. Champagne, or any sparkling wine, should be served icy cold, so if you’re serving Champagne at home, keep it refridgerated for at least four to five hours before serving. Once opened, keep it in a bucket of ice until the last delicious drop is gone. Please visit www. FlemingsSteakhouse.com to find your closest restaurant and hours.

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Cornish Pasty Co. You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? They call it a “Royale with Cheese.” I don’t know about France… but I do know that at the Cornish Pasty Company in Tempe and Mesa, a Royale with Cheese is pure, unadulterated, meaty, cheesy deliciousness, baked in a pastry. Wash it down with a Kiltlifter and you’ve got a square meal. Great food, great local crowd, hipster decor and of course, the jukebox. If you’re up for the chill in the air, the patio in Mesa gives a great view of life going by. This time of year we hide under bulky sweaters anyhow, why not live it up while we can and indulge? For more information on Cornish Pasty Co., see www. LocalLily.com.

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Food Network fans know Justin Willman as the Alton Brown or Ted Allen of the Sunday night hit “Cupcake Wars,” which launched myriad other homages to the little cakes with the great, big trend factor. He doesn’t taste the wares or choose the winners, but Willman keeps the mood whipped-frosting fun and breaks bad news to losers as sweetly as he can. Still, if he had his druthers, he might just make ’em disappear. “I’ve been doing magic since I was 12 and touring since I was in college,” he says. “For the past eight years I’ve been on the road doing 200-plus shows a year. It’s really my passion and what I love.” So how did the former Campus Activities Magazine Entertainer of the Year become Food’s king of the cupcake competition? Credit friend and former employer Rachael Ray, who brought Willman aboard her eponymous, food-centric daily as a comic sidekick. “When the cupcake show came around, I auditioned as host, but if you’re going to be on the Food Network, you have to have some sort of food credibility,” he says. “Thank God for Rachael Ray! She was my in.”

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If you’re looking for something lighter and a bit less of a bar atmosphere, head to The Herb Box in downtown Scottsdale.Walls of windows nearly surrounding the dining room make you feel as if you’re outside while enjoying the warmth. But if you’re looking for that crisp, sunny air, their patio gives an urban feel looking out over the waterfront…okay, canal front, but it’s still beautiful and great for people-watching. For information on The Herb Box, see www.LocalLily.com and download The LocalLily.com FALLiday Guide. Visit LocalLily.com and download the FREE FALLiday Guide for a full list of the best independent shops this season. Facebook/ locallily @locallily on Twitter. Eat, Shop and Experience the best of local Arizona at www.LocalLily.com. AZ WeeklyMagazine.com

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PHOENIX Acacia Café 3701 East Indian School Rd. (602) 950-0908 Chompies - PV Mall NW Corner Cactus/Tatum, Phoenix Open 6am-9pm 7 Days (602) 710-2910

Because Everyone Likes It In The Morning! Family Owned & Operated Comfort Food Best Biscuits & Gravy in the City! Free Wi-Fi Open 6am to 2:30pm 7 Days a Week 14891 N. Northsight Scottsdale 85260 (480) 443-5324

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First Watch 61 W Thomas Rd Open 7am-2:30pm daily (602) 265-2092 First Watch 1 North 1st St Open 7am-2:30pm daily (602) 340-9089

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First Watch 9645 N Black Canyon Hwy Open 7am-2:30pm daily (602) 943-3232 5 & Diner 5220 N. 16th Street Open 24 Hours, 7 Days! (602) 264-5220 Le Grande Orange 4410 N 40th St Open 6:30am-5pm daily (602) 840-7777 Matt’s Big Breakfast 801 N 1st St Open 6:30am-2:30pm T-Sun (602) 254-1074

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Duck & Decanter 3111 N Central Ave Open 7am, M-F (602) 234-3656 Duck & Decanter One N Central Ave Open 7am, M-F (602) 266-6637

Breakfast at PAPI’s Serving Delicious American and Mexican Breakfasts!

Duck & Decanter 1651 E Camelback Rd Open 7am, 7 days (602) 274-6429

Celebrating 64 Years! Open 7am - Family Mexican Breakfast! Catering - All Occasions Mariachis - Live Music (Fri-Sun) Best of Phoenix Winner

Over Easy 4037 N 49th St Open 6:30am-11:30pm, M-F 6:30am -12:30pm Sat/Sun (602) 468-3447

The Breakfast Club 4400 N Scottsdale Rd Open 6am M-F, 8am Sat/Sun (480) 222-2582

Scramble 9832 N 7th Street Open 6am – 2pm daily (602) 374-2294

The Breakfast Joynt 14891 N Northsight Blvd Open Daily 6:30am-2:30pm (480) 443-5324

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The Orange Table 7373 E Scottsdale Mall Open Sun/Mon 7am-3pm Tues-Sat 7am-10pm (480) 424-6819

50 E Camelback Rd Open 6:30am-2:30pm 7 Days (602) 263-8554

SCOTTSDALE Butterfield’s Pancake House 7388 E Shea Blvd Open 6am-3pm 7 days (480) 951-6002 Chompies 9301 E. Shea Blvd. 6am-9pm, 7 Days (480) 860-0475 Daily Dose 4020 N. Scottsdale Road Open 7am-4pm daily (480) 994-3673 Dos Juevos Cantina 7633 E Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 947-2000 First Watch 16455 N Scottsdale Rd Open 7am-2:30pm daily (480) 248-9602 New York Bagels ‘N Bialys 10320 N Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 991-3034 Original Pancake House 6840 E Camelback Rd Open 9am-2pm daily (480) 946-4902 Papi Chulos 5101 N. Scottsdale Road Open 7-10:30am 7 Days (480) 543-1043

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US Egg 3238 N Scottsdale Rd Open 6:30am-2:30pm, 7 days (480) 947-7344

TEMPE AZ Bread Company 315 W Elliot Rd Open 6:30-2pm M-F 7am-2pm Sat/Sun (480) 831-1300 Chompies 1160 E. University Mon-Fri, 6am-8pm, Sat/Sun 7am8pm (480) 557-0700 US Egg 131 E Baseline Rd Open 6:30am-2:30pm, 7 days (480) 831-0070

EAST VALLEY Chompies 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 6am-9pm, 7 Days (480) 398-3008 Crackers & Co. Café 535 W Iron Ave, Mesa Open 7am-2:30pm, 7days (480) 898-1717 Hoosier Café 393 W Warner Rd, Chandler Open 6am-2pm daily (480) 814-7199

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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 Cheese Crisps and Cheese Nachos $2 Matta’s Chimichanga $9.50 (480) 964-7881 • www.mattas.com

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$1 PBRs! $2 Bud Lights $2 Coors Lights $3 Well Drinks $3 Jager Shots $4 Orange Sunshine Half Off Appetizers 7136 E. Shea Blvd. SCOTTSDALE (480) 483-1939 • www.chopandwok.com

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$3 Tacos $4 Crafted Cocktails $4 Margaritas & Mojitos $4 Sangria & Wines

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$1 Small Selected Drafts $1 Chips & Salsa $2 12 oz. Domestic Bottle Beer $2 Selected Pints $2 Well Drinks $2 Appetizer Menu {Wings (6), Beef Sliders (2), Lg Slice Pepperoni Pizza, BBQ Beef Ribs (2), Taco’s (2) choice of beef, fish, or chicken} $3 House Wines $3 Premium Draft Pints $3 Large Selected Drafts $3 Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Bacardi, Finlandia, & Jose Cuervo

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Cask Ales Available Sun Up Brewing Company & Brewhouse 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-279-8909 www.sunupbrewing.com

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BETWEEN OUR LIQUID ENVIRONMENT AND THE DIM LIGHTING, SOMEONE’S BOUND TO FIND YOU ATTRACTIVE.

My mom actually introduced me to Eli’s American grill. The bar is centrally located, and they have live music for entertainment. I love finding places that have happy hour every day, as Eli’s does from 11am-7pm. Well drinks are $4, premium drinks are $6, domestics and premium beers are under $4. As for making your belly happy, they have: baby back ribs for $11, Jose’s famous fish tacos for $8 and potato skins with cheese and bacon for $7. Gregory; the boss, is amazing! He makes awesome drinks and will keep you laughing all night! 7000 E. Shea Blvd. #140, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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“Dance on bar at your own risk” Recently, I just moved next to Desert Ridge, and everything’s conveniently located. San Felipes is a small spot, but I’ve become so fond of the staff. They have happy hour every single day from 4-7pm; gotta love that, it can be hard to find places that offer that every day. Half off appetizers and drinks always sounds good to all. I love their seafood tacos for six bucks. Just a little tip; if you work in the industry, bring your pay stub, and get 50% off your tab anytime!! I love that deal, I can go out during happy hour for ten dollars! This location isn’t as big as the others, but don’t be fooled, you’ll have a blast. 21001 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

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BEER! HOLIDAY BEER TO SPREAD PLENTY OF CHEER The holiday season is here, so what better time to look at some of the top holiday beers available in Arizona? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get right to it. Breckenridge Christmas Ale The chill of a Colorado highcountry winter calls for a beer with extra flavor and strength. Here it is. At over 7% alcohol, with a sturdy texture and rich flavors of caramel and chocolate, this holiday

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seasonal is the fermented equivalent of a good fire. The ultimate winter warmer. Bridgeport Ebenezer This Arizona favorite is a true Winter Warmer made in homage of the season: Fullbodied and rich, deep amber in color, crowned with a creamy head, and finished with a mild bitter flush. Alaskan Winter Ale Winter comes early in Alaska, so does the release of Alaskan Winter Ale in October. The

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tender new growth of spruce trees has been used for brewing in Alaska since the late 1700s when explorers sailed the coast of Alaska looking for the Northwest Passage. Alaskan Brewing revives this tradition, adding spruce tips to its Alaskan Winter Ale. The spruce tips give this outstanding beer its unique flavor. New Belgium Snow Day With three feet of powder closing the roads, a brewery is not a bad place to get snowed Continued on Page 37...

in. Given the unanticipated hall pass of a snow day, the brewers decided to experiment. Hmm… what about this dark caramel roasted Midnight Wheat braced with a serious load of StyrianGoldings, Centennial and Cascade hops? Shovel it in. What a deliciously unexpected way to spend a SNOW DAY! Big Sky Powder Hound

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Powder Hound is Big Sky’s Winter Ale, and since it is their creation they get to name it. So Big Sky defines this style as a Northern Rockies Strong Ale. Powder Hound satisfies, with the fine hand selected British hops fully complimenting the smooth malt notes. After a day on the ice or in the snow, or even sitting around in shorts and a T-shirt, you can enjoy a Powder Hound Winter Ale.

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uses two pounds of honey per pound of malt in its brew, making it an exceptional fortified holiday specialty beer which will keep for years. The spices and hops balance the sweetness of the honey and malt to give this lightly hopped beer its perfect flavor. Much like their Pumpkin Lager, the brewery takes a traditional Ale style and brews it as a lager. This makes for a unique flavor and mouthfeel.

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Another long time Arizona favorite. This is one of those little treasures that you are always happy to find. As the cold arrives, Anderson Valley releases a unique beverage created to add warmth to even the coldest and darkest of winter’s days. Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale begins with a very high original gravity to create a hearty and spicy brew with a deep amber hue, a hint of vanilla sweetness and a smooth finish. Lakefront Holiday Spice Timed to coincide with the holiday season, a very special lager is brewed with honey, oranges, and spices. This beer

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The Bruery 4vCalling Birds A Belgian style dark ale brewed with spices. The fourth verse of The Bruery’s Twelve Beers of Christmas saga incorporates gingerbread-like spice into a rich and robust dark ale. This is a difficult to find beer as only 44 cases came into Arizona, but it is worth it if you can locate it. Even luckier is if you have the first three of the series. Either way, buy two and cellar one for a few years. Moylan’s White Christmas Spiced Winter Lager It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids JingleContinued on Page 38...

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belling and everyone yelling “brew us new beers!” And so Moylan’s did. In celebration of the season, Moylan’s makes White Christmas Spiced Winter Lager. Malty and smooth with a light tart and zesty finish, this year’s Lager contains holiday spices, Curacao, Mace, Cinnamon, Coriander and White Pepper. This Holiday Lager will change slightly every year.

from the subtle fusion of two classic flavors. After you are done with the White, move to the Christmas Ale which is a malt driven scotch ale, made with 100% Michigan grown barley and a blend of Pacific Northwest and Michigan hops. An incredible one-two punch.

Bell’s Winter White and Bell’s Christmas Ale

12 Daze Caramel Spiced Amber is a Strong American Amber Ale that is lightly spiced with a fresh, local Chai Tea mix created by Restaurateur Joe Johnston and his Executive Chef, David Traina. Generous amounts of Caramel, Munich, Special Roast and Victory malts give 12 Daze a firm malt

Bell’s actually makes two beers for the season. First is their Winter White. A Wheat Ale brewed with American Wheat and a proprietary blend of Hefe and classic Belgianstyle yeasts. A refreshing winter alternative created

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By “King” James Swann

Hello again craft beer geeks; today let’s chat about Frambozen from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins Colorado. Frambozen is a raspberry brown ale usually released right around Thanksgiving and for me always signals the beginning of the holiday season. With aromas of fresh red raspberries, followed by the ripe seductiveness of a fruity brown ale, this little brew feels right at home in the winter months with depth and delicate malty notes. It pours a deep rubycolor, with a huge berry flavours on the nose that follow through on the palate with a brilliant malty texture and just a touch of hop bitterness for balance. What I like about this brew is the tart characteristic that balances the sweet essence. Normally this beer style tends to be overly sweet but this little brew balances those qualities rather nicely.

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In a Winter Wonderland with Frambozen

At 6.5% ABV. the warming content needed from a winter release is here as well. Again balance is key - and although there is enough alcohol to take you to your Funky Winter Wonderland, the flavour of the beer doesn’t suffer for it. That’s Boogie Wonderland for me; just add a six pack quality craft brew and I’m there! Great Food pairings include almost any poultry dish from duck to chicken although I would stay away from recipes with too much black pepper. Great desert pairings you ask? The sky is the limit here, but stay away from dishes with too much tart character as this beer has that ground covered. The perfect Booze pairing should be and Oatmeal Cookie shot or a small snifter full of baileys. INDEED!!!

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As always stay warm, keep safe and don’t stop sending those comments and questions to kingjamesswann@gmail. comIt’s a bit rainy outside as I write this and my trusty cat Klaus is curled up next to me purring away. All I need is a Frambozen and life is perfect. Until next week, Cheers! December 15th, 2011 - December 21st, 2011

The most expensive beer in the world? It’s called “Tutankhamen” and is prepared according to the recipe recovered by a group of University of Cambridge archaeologists in Queen Nefertiti’s Temple of the Sun in Egypt. It costs US $52 a bottle, and is produced in limited and numbered edition.

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PHOENIX Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, 85054 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, Bear Republic Racer 5, Grand Canyon Pilsner Copper Blues 50 W. Jefferson Street Phoenix Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, SanTan Hefeweizen, Leinenkugel Honey Weiss 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. George and Dragon 4240 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012-1812 Ask For: Fat Tire, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Grand Canyon Pilsner Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St.

Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Abita Purple Haze Mad Chef Gastro Pub 3921 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee, 85044 Ask for: Green Flash West Coast IPA, Oskar Blues G’Knight, SanTan Devil’s Ale Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Anderson Valley Boont Amber, Oskar Blues G’Knight, Sonoran Inebriator Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Left Hand Sawtooth Nitro, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Epicenter O.H.S.O 4900 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ Ask for: Grand Canyon Raspberry Wheat, Thunder Canyon Good Vibrations IPA, Papago Coconut Joe Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, 85004 Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw

Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Anderson Valley Boont Amber Sandstone Café 4959 W. Ray Rd Chandler 85226 Ask for: Alaskan Amber, Bridgeport Hop Czar, SanTan Seasonals 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 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 Stout, Green Flash Hop Head Red, SanTan Seasonals 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 Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale Mellow Mushroom 740 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281-3629 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Big Sky Moose Drool 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, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Green Flash West Coat IPA

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Thirsty Lion 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Marketplace Tempe, AZ 85281 Ask for: Fat Tire, Alaskan Amber, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Polestar Pils 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: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, New Belgium 1554, SKA Pinstripe Red

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www.krombacher.com Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber, Bridgeport Seasonals, 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 Purple Haze, Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, Tripel Karmeliet Thunderbird Roadhouse 3549 W. Thunderbird Road Phoenix 85053 Ask For: New Belgium Abbey, Ranger IPA, SanTan Hefeweizen SCOTTSDALE and NORTH VALLEY Blue 32 Sports Grill 7923 North Scottsdale rd Scottsdale AZ, 85253 Papago Orange Blossom/Sun Up Trooper IPA/Moose Drool Cave Creek Tap Haus 6900 east cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Ask for: Krombacher Pils, Lost Coast Great White, Sun Up Trooper IPA Chop & Wok 7136 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85254

www.worldclassbeverages.com Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Lost Coast Great White, Papago Orange Blossom Culinary Dropout 7135 E. Camelback Scottsdale, 85251 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Abita Purple Haze, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Dos Juevos Cantina 7633 E Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Blue Moon, PBR, Mudshark Scorpion & Desert Magic, Woodchuck Four Peaks Brewery 15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA Goldie’s Sports Cafe 10135 E. Via Linda Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium Seasonals, New Belgium 1554 Gordon Biersch 18545 N. Allied Way Scottsdale 85054 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Papago Brewing Company 7107 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Orange Blossom, Hopago IPA, El Robusto Porter

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Rock Bottom Brewery 8668 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5 TT Roadhouse 2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA, Moose Drool, San Tan Devils Ale Upper Deck 4224 N. Craftsman Court Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Blue Moon, Bell’s Oberon, Fat Tire ZIPPS Sports Grill 14148 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, 85259 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 ZIPPS Sports Grill 8380 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy Scottsdale 85254 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber

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EAST VALLEY The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, 85224 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, The Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Ballast Point Sculpin Gordon Biersch 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, SanTan Devil’s Ale Irish Republic 58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225 Ask for: Irish Republic Amber, Sleepy Dog Red Rover, KilKenny’s Irish Cream Ale BoomBozz Tap House 1026 E. Gilbert Road Gilbert AZ Ask for: SanTan Devil’s Ale, Bell’s Oberon, Pyramid Hefeweizen Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog

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Old Chicago 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler, 85248 Ask for: Fat Tire, Lost Coast Great White, Oskar Blues Old Chub Public House Garage 4855 East Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044-3308 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Papago Oragne Blossom San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos Plaza Chandler,85225 Ask for:Sun Spot Gold, Devils Ale, Hopshock Sun Devil Liquors Cellar 235 N. Country Club Drive Mesa, 85201 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi ZIPPS Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Rd Chandler, 85226 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber 1st Round Draft 1520 West Warner rd Gilbert AZ 85233 Fat Tire, Devil’s Ale, Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro

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foundation that is accented by a melody of fresh Holiday spices including ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. Keeping the Holidaze Merry and Bright! SanTan also brews their extremely difficult to find (but worth it) Winter Warmer. This beer defies description. Rich and complex with great flavors throughout it goes great with the recommended serving of gingerbread cookies. Look for both on draft only. Thunder Canyon Ornament Ale Another tough to find, but worth it, draft only beer. Spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and a special secret spice ingredient. This subtle blend of spices adds to the flavor of the malt and hops to create a unique and delicious holiday treat. He’BrewJewbelation For those of you who celebrate Chanukah, or just want to celebrate with a good beer,

the folks at Shmaltz make this certified kosher treat. This celebration of their 15th year of brewing great beer starts out with a rich aroma of dark brown molasses, burnt prunes and caramel. The flavor merges into chocolate, brandy and a little bit of licorice providing an overall flavor that defies you to find the 15% ABV in the beer Ridgeway Bad Elf A fine beer from the fun people at Ridgeway in England, but the real fun is having the complete collection of Elves ready for your holiday guests. Set it up with Bad Elf, Very Bad Elf, Seriously Bad Elf, Criminally Bad Elf, and finally, Insanely Bad Elf. If that isn’t enough throw in Santa’s Butt Holiday Porter, Warm Welcome Brown Ale and Lump of Coal Stout for the complete beer package. So there you have a brief rundown of some of the holiday beers available this season. These beers don’t typically last much past New Year’s so go pick them up and have them on your holiday table. I will.

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I enjoy my Scottsdale nights for various reasons—dancing, club/bar hopping, getting pretty in a cocktail dress and sometimes painful dancing shoes, but sometimes getting in that Scottsdale-fancy mindset takes a lot of energy especially on a weeknight. In my college days, filling a plastic red cup with liquid happiness was satisfying enough. Thankfully, Cadillac Ranch has decided to embrace the fun times that can be had without martini glasses and dress code violations with their Red Solo Cup Thursday specials. Those looking for dancing and getting smashed can now go as far as Tempe where you can relive your college house party days and purchase a red cup for $5 and continuously get it filled with tasty beverage throughout the night for cheap. From 9 to 2, indulge in $1 domestic drafts, $2 wells, $3 long islands, and $4 flavored vodka and Jaeger bombs. Yeehaw! Don’t forget to ride the mechanical bull while you’re there. Thursdays at Tempe Marketplace. Ages 21+

Third Thursday Holiday Concert on Mill

Are you broke until Friday and still need some holiday cheer to remind you that it’s Christmas time? Don’t worry, me too and that’s why all us broke folk should head down to Mill and stand under that big 50 foot Christmas tree as we listen to locals sing their hearts out. They’re doing it to spread holiday spirit and even more so to promote Alice Cooper’s annual Christmas Pudding show happening this Saturday. Finalists from Cooper’s “Proof is in the Pudding” competition will perform this Thursday at Centerpoint on Mill. Other activities include spotting Cowboy Santa (that’s interesting, I guess…) and a social media scavenger hunt that involves prizes—free stuff is always good. So get jolly at happy hour to warm you up and head down for some Christmas music because I know you like it just like everyone else.

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Rock n Roll Extravaganza Tour at O’Donoghue’s

If you feel like having a casual dinner and show experience this weekend, check out local band, Screaming Ants at Scottsdale’s neighborhood Irish pub, O’Donoghue’s this Saturday for some excellent cover jams, good beer, and pub food. The Screaming Ants will be sure to cover your favorite songs from Pat Benatar, Thin Lizzy, and even Lady Gaga along with other great songs popular over the last 40 years. Irish pubs always seem to make me feel warm inside and out—and that’s important during the colder months of the year. Maybe it’s the association with cold, rainy UK weather or the heavy beers served that’s makes me feel that way--I’m not sure but I’m pretty sure that even if you’re not a huge fan of Gaga, you’ll be able to stand hearing a cover band’s version of Just Dance after a few Guinesses. Or not. Either way, have a chill evening with your buddies and sing along to the rock hits you grew up with. Cheers! Saturday, December 17th. 8 pm. 20469 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale.

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2. Get blueprints. Chances are good that you’ve never even assembled a desk from IKEA, much less a structure that requires definite knowledge of carpentry. So consider deferring to the pros. You can find specs, videos, and all kinds of useful hints and tutorials online to help you choose a ramp that fits your space and your skill level. Frank Lloyd Wright you are not, so if you want a ramp that won’t buckle the first time it feels the weight of your bike, you should definitely follow some instructions. 3. Hit the hardware store. You will need a lot of bits and pieces to make your dream ramp into a reality. And the expenses could rack up pretty quick. If you’re on a budget, see about getting some remnants that might suit your purposes (leftover bits of wood from cuts done for other customers…they’re usually discounted significantly). And if you don’t want to buy a bunch of tools, simply ask them to cut the wood for you so all you have to worry about is drilling and hammering. 4. Get a little help. Your friends are no doubt chomping at the bit to zoom up your ramp on their BMX bikes, so enlist their aid in getting the job done. You generally start by building a platform (or several) that the ramps lead up to. Then you will want to put in a series of support beams that will hold the ramps and keep them from collapsing. Finally, add curved plywood over the frame to finish it off. 5. Have fun! Before you go all gung

ho with the tricks, test the weight limit of your ramp by throwing on progressive increments of weight (sandbags work pretty well – you could also try rolling a vehicle up onto it, but if it collapses, you might damage your car). Once you know the

ramp can withstand several hundred pounds of weight, it should be safe to try it out. Just remember your standard safety equipment (a helmet, at the very least) and you’re ready for some high-flying BMX action. Gnarly, dude!

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Bob Ravenscroft JAZZ HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Saturday, Dec 17th 7pm $25 Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) This year’s concert will feature THIRTY artists performing everything from holiday favorites to jazz classics to a world premiere contemporary dance event. The program will once again be produced by MIM’s Jazz Consultant Marty Ashby who states, “This year I wanted to showcase the rich musical and artistic pallet the Phoenix region has to offer and at the same time celebrate the vision of MIM.”

The program will feature: • A special solo performance by piano master Bob Ravenscroft depicting his impression of the holiday season; • A new composition by Fred Forney will be interpreted in dance by Nicole Olson, Associate Director of the Scorpius Dance theatre; • Many of the region’s finest jazz musicians; and • A special finale with members of the Phoenix Children’s Chorus. Truly this is one evening not to be missed for the Holiday Season for only $25

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** Dec. 18, Norman SimmonsSheila Earley Quartet (Simmonspiano, Earley-drums, Tony Vaccasax, Warren Jones-bass), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480946-3004; info 480-994-0807 Dec. 21, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party (’40s-’50s swing-revival band), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $39, $49, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Jazz Mass: Susannah Martinvocals, Steve Sandner-piano, Rev. David McManess-flugelhorn/ leads service, St. Luke’s Episcopal

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Church, 2700 Hwy 179 (near Chapel Rd), Sedona, 928-282-7366. Dec. 31, Rick Braun, Euge Groove, Jonathan Butler, Tucson Jazz Society’s 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala, 8 p.m. Sat., $199 to $259 per person, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson 85745, 520-903-1265, tucsonjazz.org Jan. 1, “Tribute to Dave Cook”: Beth Lederman & New Vanguard plus many musicians, 2 p.m. Sun., Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842. ** Jan. 4, Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger’s Extreme Decibel Big Band: “Bigger Is Better,” 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party Wednesday, Dec 21 7:30pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts One of the most popular bands on the road today, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, cruises into town with its jumpin’ and jivin’ Christmas extravaganza featuring one-of-a-kind originals and reworked Yuletide classics. Tickets are $39 to $45 scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-asukerr.com ** Feb. 1 & 2: Delphine Cortez, Nancy Gee, Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson: “The Divas Ride Again” (Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums, Jerry Donato-sax), 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.

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More than 30,000 runners are expected to participate in the annual mash-up of fitness and entertainment. Debuting two new start lines, full marathoners will start at Cityscape in Phoenix while the half-marathoners will start in downtown Tempe. Both courses will finish at ASU outside Sun Devil Stadium where The B-52s will keep runners on their feet, dancing to their familiar classics and celebrating with family and friends at the finish line concert.

Race weekend will begin with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Fox 10 and MY45 on January13th and 14th at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Expo, which will be free and open to the public, will showcase the latest in running products and services with interactive clinics from fitness experts. To register for the race or for more information, visit Competitor.com or call 800-311-1255.

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Phoenix 1/21/11 5:28:32 PM The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Rhythm Dragons. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Javier and Gravedad. www.bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Glyde. www.charshastheblues.com 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.: Drunk Otis. www.joesgrotto.com The Trunk Space (602) 2566006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Jaguar Paw, Angelo Harmsworth, Free Flowers and more. www. thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Only Warning, Back Porch Pickers and VAAT. myspace.com/theroguebar

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Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 7737135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www. canteentequilabar.com Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 6590870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Mike Mercier. www.flannys.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Rama G, 1967 and more. www.thesailinn.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com

Mesa Goat Head Saloon (480)4 648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: D-Elegance Band, Solis 101 & Dulce, Asian Persuasion and Ruben Wilson. www.goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Dynamite the Liberator w/ Natty Fox and special guests. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Switch. www. okelleysbar.com

Friday

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

Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: Tyme Will Tell. www.cactusjacksbaraz.net

Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: The Boulevards. www.thebloozebar.com

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

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

Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Hollywood & Vine. www.jakes-o-mine.com

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

WTH Bar and Grill (480) 3806000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Bandalism. whatthehellbarandgrill.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: B/S (Bon Scottera AC/DC tribute) (District Stage) and Hans Olson (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com

Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Capital Down. www.cocomojoes.com Cody’s (480) 575-1101, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Mary Hoffman. www.codyscavecreek.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Rondavous. www.haroldscorral.com Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Octagon Café (480) 816-8806, 12645 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Dan Delaney Christmas Concert. 7:309:30pm.

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Duck and Decanter (602) 2745429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Andy Naylor. 6-9pm. www. duckanddecanter.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Ice House Tavern (602) 2441179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Psychedelic Mooj and Jellied Brainz. myspace.com/icehousetavernphx Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Madd Dogg Tannen, Chemicals of Democracy and 1967. www.joesgrotto.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 9428778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Return to Custody. www. steelhorsesaloon.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: The Rythn Dragons. The Trunk Space (602) 2566006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: iji, Filardo, Diners and Dogbreth.

www.thetrunkspace.com Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Quick Henry, Dr. Bonz and more. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Mojo Farmers (District Stage) and Just Jade (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): The Sunset Rider and the Skeleton Army, Yellow Minute, The Dead Eyes of London and The Hard Luck Kid. www.yuccatap.com

Saturday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7065564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: The Dickensons. www.ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Hollywood & Vine. www.jakes-o-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 3806000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Hawg Wild. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Pete & the Shortcummings. www.cocomojoes.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.: Easton Ashe. www.haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Ronnie Winters. www.iguanamacks.com Mesa Goat Head Saloon (480)4 648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: Fundraiser for Brandon Hargis. www.goatheadsaloon.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Chad Freeman and Redline. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Christmas Concert. 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) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www. charshastheblues.com

Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, St.: Black Carl. www.thesailinn.com 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: December 16th: Qwazaar and Batsauce December 17th: Lustmord December 18th: School of Rock Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Hello Swindon (District December 19th: Love Inks Stage) and Leah & Stephanie (B&N www.clubredrocks.com Fountain). www.tempemarketplace. com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 (Formerly Dodge Theatre) W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner December 17th:Alice Cooper’s Christof Southern and Mill): Annual Christ- mas Pudding mas Formal w/ Dry River Yacht Club, December 27th: Guns N’ Roses The Sugar Thieves, Decker and Mojo January 15th: Foreigner Acoustique: Farmers. www.yuccatap.com The Classics Unplugged February 25th: Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil March 24th: The Pink Floyd Experience www.livenation.com

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Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. Tatum Blvd.: Gandhi’s Garage (DisMcClintock Dr., Tempe: trict Stage) and Gradymusic (AMC th Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com December 16 : Tro De Mambo featuring Los 3 Men 2, DJ Fuego and DJ Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, Chivo December 23rd: Ho, Ho, Ho Down 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Mark Barry Country Christmas featuring A Boy and Jerry Olsen. 1-4pm. www.duckaNames Sioux, The Wyatts, Sour Diesel nddecanter.com Trainwreck and Steve Larson December 30th: Smile Empty Soul, Sin Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, Shrift, Black Metal Box, Poor Water, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Mill’s End, I Six Sided Halo and more Was Told There’d Be Whiskey and January 12th: Burn Halo Jim Bachmann. myspace.com/icewww.910liveaz.com housetavernphx Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Valley Love Christmas Show w/ No Longer Together, The Hourglass Cats, City Lab, Kommon Measure and Wescott Ave. www. joesgrotto.com

ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: January 4th: Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger’s Extreme Decibel Big Band: “Bigger is Better” www.asukerr.com

Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, Theatre (602) 267-1600, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Return to Celebrity nd Phoenix: Custody. www.steelhorsesaloon.com 440 N. 32 St., December 30th: New Edition st Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. December 31 : Motley, Inc and Atomic Punks Bell Rd.: Sluggo www.tailgatersaz. January 6th: Tesla com www.celebritytheatre.com

Pink Martini Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Porch Dawgs. Tempe: December 17th: Pusha T w/ special The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, guests 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Zoe BoekbindDecember 29th: Battle of the Bands w/ er & the Jive Talkin’ Robot X-Mas Alec Benjermin, The Housefire, Austin Party. www.thetrunkspace.com Burke, 1967 and more December 30th: Eyes Set to Kill w/ Tempe special guests Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659December 31st: The Meat Puppets w/ 0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Tramps & special guests Thieves. www.flannys.com www.clubhousegigs.com

www.delewebbcenter.org Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: December 30th: Trans Siberian Orchestra February 10th: Bill Gaither March 15th: Radiohead May 18th: Rammstein www.jobingarena.com

Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: December 16th: Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Motionless in White, Chunk!, No Caption Chunk!, and Tonight Alive December 30th: Soulfly, Incite, Mold Breaker and more December 31st: Authority Zero, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Lookoutlookout, Inept The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, Hero and Riot Act 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: www.luckymanonline.com December 15th: Scott McKenna December 15th: AZ Chicks with Picks Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, Holiday Party 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: December 15th: Sunderland and Honor December 16th: Dead Winter Carpenters Society December 17th: Cold Shott and the December 16th: Cousins of the Wise Hurricane Horns and Kava Kreation December 20th: Joe Garcia and Friends December 17th: Colton Avery and Rock December 21st: Bill Dutcher Lobster December 22nd: Scott McKenna December 18th: Metalhead December 23rd: Xtra Ticket December 21st: Daisy Train www.thecompoundgrill.com December 23rd: Crooked Gun, Rezonation and Grain of Truth www.martiniranchaz.net Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: December 15th: Balam Acab, Yus and Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 Sleep Money East Main St., Mesa: December 15th: Boomstick, Fast Eddie, December 17th: A Holiday Doo Wop Sophia Gunn, BCAD and Josh Show December 16th: Shawn Colvin and www.mesaartslive.com Zachary Scot Johnson December 17th: Andrew Jackson Jihad, MIM Music Theater (480) 4768000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: Sweetbleeders, Roar, Empire of the December 17th: Jazz Holiday CelebraBear and DJentrification December 17th: Kismet w/ Sean tion Watson December 18th: Museum Encounter: December 18th:Kyle Phelan and ObaMarty Ashby Pays Tribute to Charlie diah Parker Christian December 20th: Urban Strings December 28th: Radio Disney Rockin’ December 21st: Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Road Crew Dust Jacket, The Cold Desert and www.themim.org Dead Flowers December 22nd: Boomstick, Fast Eddie, Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 Sophia Gunn, BCAD and Josh E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: December 23rd: Jimmy Eat World, December 16th: (Prime time show) Haskel, Halema’uma’u and Aquanut Bad News Blues Band w/ Long John Drinks Coffee Hunter and Buzz N’ Bees www.crescentphx.com December 16th: (Early show) Walter Trout Del E. Webb Center for the Perform- December 17th: Rod Piazza & the ing Arts (928) 684-6624, 1090 S. Mighty Flyers December 18th: (Prime time show) Yip Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg: th Deceiver and Man-Cat December 15 : “Size Double Zero” January 13th: Chamber Music Plus: December 18th: (Early show) Holiday/ Ghost Towns Toy Drive/Blues Benefit w/ Blues

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

Skye Restaurant and Lounge (623) 334-0010, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: December 15th: A Rhythm & Jazz Christmas with Khani Cole and Dominic Amato December 16th: Three International Tenors December 17th: DSB – The Ultimate Journey Tribute December 17th: The Four Preps Christmas Show December 18th: The Magic of Manilow starring Terry Davies December 23rd: Vinyl Tap – A Holiday Tribute to Classic Rock December 28th: Mayne Swing – A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters December 30th: The Dean-O-Holics – An Amazing Tribute to the Rat Pack www.skye-restaurant.com U.S. Airways Center (602) 3797800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: December 23rd: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band December 30th: Michael Jackson – The Immortal Would Tour by Cirque du Soleil August 29th: Neil Diamond www.usairwayscenter.com Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St, Mesa: December 15th: Deas Vail, Sick of Sarah and Now Now January 5th: My Iron Lung, Alaurabyrd and Long Live www.niletheater.com

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Kim’s Corner Classic rock fans (60s-70’s) should check out www. waxtraxradio.com. This no-cost, commercial-free station is “broadcast” by Tad Zaccard from Mesa. His collection weighs in at over 3000 vinyl albums with focus on B-sides and “deep cuts”. Tad explains, “If you’re looking to hear stuff you never hear from bands you probably didn’t even know were around recording albums back in the mid to late 70s (like Journey, Accept, The Police, Judas Priest) that’s the stuff I like to play - their early progressive/psychedelic sounds.”

B/S, a Bon Scott-era AC/DC tribute, will leave Christmas shoppers at Desert Ridge Marketplace Thunderstruck on Friday, December 16t

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On Thursday, December 15th, Chicks With Picks is hosting a free holiday/anniversary show at The Compound Grill (7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Bldg 21 in Phoenix). This show will feature several acoustic and full band acts performing throughout the evening, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, and a silent auction to benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Visit www.azchickswithpicks.com for more details. -------------On Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16 , from 6am to 7pm, KMLE (107.9FM) is encouraging the Phoenix community to tune in for its Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radiothon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier center for the research and treatment of cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Now in its 21st year, the fundraising program unites the country music industry and has raised more than $385 million to find cures and save children with deadly diseases. To learn more visit www.countrycares.org. th

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AC/DC in a shopping center? On December 16th, Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix will be the place to be. Take a break from Christmas shopping and chill out to some Bon Scott-era rock and roll with B/S, one of the best tribute bands around. This is a free, all ages show starting at 7PM. Check out www.shopdesertridge.com for the scoop.

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American avant-garde metal band influenced by dark cabaret, plus Creepsville 666!

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While in confinement, she took a job and became an informal liaison between the administration and her fellow inmates. The People special, Scandals! That Rocked America stated “Some expected America’s goddess of domestic perfection to fall into terminal despair. Instead, with the drive that would make her a billionaire, Stewart took her lemon of a sentence and made lemonade. Heck, she made a lemon soufflé.”

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December 15th, 2011 - December 21st, 2011

Large Unlimited Toppings Pizza & a 2-liter

Order OnLine @ PaPajOhns.cOm Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John's restaurants. No double toppings or extra cheese. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area. Delivery fee may apply. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. © 2011 Papa John's International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ©The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola” logo is a trademark of the Coca-Cola Company. All Rights Reserved. 139402 AD