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ZOPPE AN ITALIAN FAMILY CIRCUS SINCE 1842 Sunday, December 26 thru Sunday, January 2

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AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 3, Issue 50 December 16th, 2010 Publisher Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Editor Jeff Haugen jeff.haugen@azweeklymagazine.com Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery ARTS WRITERS Randy Montgomery • Nick Connell THE NIGHTOWL Maria Tourtchaninova Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Cartoonist Sean Hoy sean.hoy@azweeklymagazine.com SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Jeff Miller Accounts Manager jeff.miller@azweeklymagazine.com Drew Baloh Accounts Manager drew.baloh@azweeklymagazine.com Kristen Vidulich Accounts Manager kristen.vidulich@azweeklymagazine.com Cindy Baloh Accounts Manager cindy.baloh@azweeklymagazine.com

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Nick@ Night By Nick Connell THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Arizona, Ib Anderson at Symphony Hall, Phoenix There are several reasons why THE NUTCRACKER from Ballet Arizona is one of the hottest tickets in town - namely Ib Anderson. Now there are the usual holiday productions and parties set just for the celebration of the season with fun, laughter and plenty of joy to spread around. However with Ib and his company of creative minds, this holiday classic has reached another level of adventure with fascinating performances. Leave it to Clara and her family of friends in the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to dazzle and entertain with imaginative wonders. There is so much to like about this new magical production! The sets by Carey Wong were moving and transported us all to lands far, far away. Costumes by Fabio Toblini- whose Mouse King and company were a sight to behold! Fabio made every old character new and exciting, including over 260 different costumes! Then the music by the Phoenix Symphony, superbly performed to match the colorful dancers flying and moving with fascinating ease. And of course the children, dancing delightfully throughout Clara’s dream to compliment the Nutcracker’s magic. There’s so much to ooh and ah about this Nutcracker with the dancers making us feel the joy and wonderment of this classic like it was brand new! Kudos to Ib and his company of dancers, for a very special night of dancing in Nutcracker heaven. If even words can describe the feeling of total pleasure… Through December 26th. For tickets call 602-381-1096 or BalletAz.org HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria. “Walking in a winter wonderland”…Chicago, December 2010. Ok, let’s not rub it in on our neighbors to the east, but snow just makes the season a little unpredictable for everything. Ask Stacy Gordon (writer and director) and the cast of Home For The Holidays - their holiday storyline reads like the headlines from the Chicago Tribune this weekend, flights and trips cancelled. This leads us to a pretty funny and entertaining holiday show. You see, the Chicago Broadway Theatre company is headed to Los Angeles to perform for the holidays, but their bus breaks down in Snow, Arizona. Does it snow in Arizona? You bet, just not very often in Snow. Enter the mayor and principle of Snow with their Coyote pride and generous spirit, and you have big city meets country bumpkin for the holidays! This show is made for cute laughs, holiday music and scene stealing, which is led by the exuberant Eddie Maldonado as the mayor, and Geoff Belliston as the jovial mayor. These two host a Snow party for the CBT Company, and in the process discover a star for their company’s Christmas show, Kerry Wright, played by the beautiful and melodic Katrina Hagofsky. Kerry steals the show with her darling innocence and Broadway voice in “All I Want For Christmas”, “Winter Wonderland”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Home For The Holidays”. There’s dancing and singing and tap dancing too, with Santa and a funny reindeer to round out the holiday festivities. All is well that ends well in Snow, AZ - and Home For The Holidays puts the cherry on the holiday mistletoe with love. Through Dec. 24th. For tickets call 623-776-8400 or AzBroadway.org. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! SHALOM!

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Back By Popular Demand The Chandler Center For The Arts is Proud to Present

ZOPPE, AN ITALIAN FAMILY CIRCUS SINCE 1842 Sunday, December 26 thru Sunday, January 2

December 16th, 2010 - December 22nd, 2010

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YouTube Channel: http://www. youtube.com/user/CircusZoppe Videos & Photos: http://zoppe.net/ page5.html

Tickets are $15-$35 and show times vary. In Old-World Italian tradition, the Zoppe Italian Family Circus raises the tent and welcomes you into their intimate 500-seat one-ring circus on the Center’s West Lawn. “The Zoppé circus evokes something from a picture book: the clown, the trapeze, the dancing dogs, the ring and the tent. The show is frozen in time… exactly the way it’s supposed to be.” The New York Times ABOUT THE CIRCUS The Zoppè Family Circus emerged from humble beginnings more than 160 years ago to become one of the legendary circuses in all of Europe. And like many good legends, it began with a boy and a girl falling in love. In 1842, a young French street performer named Napoline Zoppè wandered into a plaza in Budapest, Hungary, looking for work. There, his eyes glanced upon a beautiful equestrian ballerina named Ermenegilda, who captured the hearts and minds of the crowd with her grace and showmanship. More important, this talented beauty captured Napoline’s

heart. However, since Napoline was a clown, Ermenegilda’s father saw him as beneath her and disapproved of their relationship. The two ran away to Venice, Italy, and founded the circus that still bears their name. Over the generations, the circus survived wars and political upheaval in Italy and the rest of Europe. Alberto Zoppè, Napoline’s greatgrandson, inherited the circus almost 100 years later. A grand equestrian in his own right, Alberto toured Europe with the circus since his youth, forging many unique friendships along the way, including one with famed actor/director Orson Welles. Welles, who was working in Rome at the time, persuaded Alberto to take a role in a small film about the circus being shot in London. Alberto was then offered a job by John Ringling North of Ringling Brothers fame, who was putting together the circus acts for Cecil B. Demille’s Oscar-winning film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Alberto AZWeeklyMagazine.com

was hesitant to leave his family circus in Italy for America, but North was persistent and offered to loan the family circus an elephant for the show as long as Alberto worked for him. He obliged and was prominently featured in the film.

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In 1842, Napoleone and Ermengilda Zoppé founded Circo Zoppé near Venice, Italy and their vision lives on as Zoppé, a traditional one-ring European circus. Six generations later, the same family creates in their 500-seat tent, an enchanted, thrilling world far from our digital age –This magnificent show features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning, audience participation and plenty of hot chocolate and popcorn for everyone! Giovanni Zoppe, the sixth-generation circus performer who plays Nino the clown, says the show aims higher than what passes for circuses these days. “We try to touch every emotion during the show,” he says. “They’ll laugh, they’ll cry, and they’ll feel for the characters.” Always charming, often thrilling, Zoppé is an intimate, involving experience. No seat is more than 20 feet from the ring! Learn all about the circus at New World Classics and the Circus’ site and the Zoppe YouTube Channel.

Alberto would remain in America, producing circuses for Ringling and starting his own family. Together with his wife Sandra, Alberto has ushered in a new generation to continue the family tradition. Their children, Giovanni, Tosca and Carla, along with their spouses, have all been active at one time or another in the family business. Giovanni revived the Zoppè Family Circus in America three years ago, and has since been building its reputation with audiences and critics as an enchanting exhibition of traditional European circus. Come experience the history of Zoppé - An Italian Family Circus!

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Home for the Holidays Phoenix Chorale 12/16 Brophy Chapel 7:30 pm 12/17 All Saints Lutheran Church 7:30 pm 12/18 American Lutheran Church 2 pm 12/19 Christ Church of the Ascension 3 pm 12/20 Central United Methodist Church 7:30 pm Celebrate the Holiday Season! Join us for these popular holiday concerts featuring beloved holiday favorites mixed with exciting new pieces sure to energize your holiday cheer. Through the magic of music, they’ll recreate visions of snow, roasting chestnuts and sleigh rides - and you’ll enjoy lifting your own voice in our annual tradition of sing-alongs.

Snowy Movies Muppet Christmas Carol Arizona Biltmore Resort Squaw Peak Lawn December 18

A Christmas Carol Actors Theatre Herberger Theater Center Thursday 2 pm & 7 pm Friday 7 pm Saturday 2 pm & 7 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru December 24 Believe it or not...this is it! After 19 glorious years, Actors Theatre will be retiring the annual production of A Christmas Carol. If you haven’t seen it in a while, this season will be your last chance! The most famous ghost story - Dickens’ classic story of redemption and hope is ingeniously re-imagined as only Actors Theatre can in this spectacular musical.

The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall Tuesday - Thursday 2 pm & 7:30 pm Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday 1 pm & 5 pm Thru December 26 Enjoy the magic of this beloved holiday classic through the eyes of Clara, who wakes in the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy and is entertained by dances including Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea and the Waltz of the Flowers. It’s a famous journey of magic and wonderment. At Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony. Choreography by Ib Andersen. Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

A Carol for Tiny Tim Fountain Hills Community Theater Friday & Saturday 7 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru December 19 15 years after old Scrooge’s miraculous transformation as he continues to honor Christmas in his heart. Jacob Marley has once again called the three Spirits of Christmas to reconvene. This time, however, it is the grown-up Tiny Tim who needs their holiday help. Now a spoiled young man, he uses his past infirmity as his crutch to collect sympathy and money from family and friends. Jacob get a visit by the spirits of Christmas Present, Past, and Future is just what Tim needs to learn how to truly stand on his own two feet.

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Handel’s Messiah & Candelight Messiah The Phoenix Symphony 12/16 American Lutheran Church of Sun City 7:30 pm 12/17 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm 12/18 The Church at Litchfield Park 2 pm & 7:30 pm 12/19 Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 3 pm A Beatles Christmas Party with Apple & The Skye December 18 Saturday 7 pm Twelfth Night Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa Arts Center Theaters Thursday – Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 2pm & 7:30 pm Sunday 3 pm Thru December 18 Christmas Jukebox Fountain Hills Community Theater Friday & Saturday 8Pm Sunday 2 pm Thru December 19

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Winter Wonderettes, the 60’s Christmas Musical Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Show times Vary Thru December 25 On Golden Pond Scottsdale Desert Stages Friday – Satruday 7:30 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru January 23 A Jazz Celebration Holiday Encore Musical Instrument Museum December 19 Sunday 2:30 pm Learn to be Latina Stray Cat Theatre Thursday – Saturday 8 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru December 18 Christmas Comedy at National Comedy Theatre National Comedy Theatre Phoenix December 17 & 18 Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm The Littlest Angel Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Thursday – Saturday 7 pm Saturday & Sunday 1:30 pm Thru December 19

Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is… Home for the Holidays Presented by: Arizona Broadway Theatre December 20 – December 24 Most shows included Tickets Regular Price: $83.50 Discount price: $60 Stranded in a small Arizona town, a troupe of traveling actors learn the true meaning of the holidays. Presented on ABT’s main stage, this full-scale show is the perfect way for the entire family to be put in the spirit of the season. Home for the Holidays, an ABT original musical, features your favorite Christmas songs, tossed together with some of your favorite ABT performers and a dash of heartwarming holiday spirit. **Dinner and Theatre show included**

From George Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me” to Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and from Aretha Franklin’s “R.E.S.P.E.C.T” to Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs. The show will play at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, from Wednesday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. The show was created by Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic based on her book, RESPECT: Women and Popular Music, through which she analyzed all Top-40 female song lyrics since 1900. The show includes hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” “Where The Boys Are,” “I Am Woman,” “At Seventeen” and dozens more right up to the present day. Performances are Wednesdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $55 and available at the Herberger Theater Center Box Office at (602) 252-8497 or online at www.herbergertheater.org. Group discounts are available for 20 or more. This popular, high-energy musical is for “Girls (and Guys) Who Just Wanna

Have Fun!” It combines excerpts from 60 songs with women’s owns stories about finding dreams, lost loves, relationship issues and entering the workplace. It’s the story of women from co-dependent to independent and from property of their husbands to presidents of corporations. The original version of the show began in 1999 featuring the author herself, and was developed into the full-scale musical theater production in 2004. The show has now played all over the USA including Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Green Bay and Minneapolis as well as around the world in cities including Melbourne and Brisbaine, Australia. Pop diva Patti LaBelle recently saw the show and said “I Loved the Show! It was the sound track of my life. Everyone should go see it!” BroadwayWorld.com called it “One heck of a Fun Ride!” and the Philadelphia Inquirer said: “”RESPECT is FUN. Women Love RESPECT. They Adore it. It’s Wildly Successful!” This exhilarating musical will leave the audience literally dancing in the aisles. The show is produced by Philip Roger Roy & Dana Matthow, who brought last year’s hit, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn to the Herberger, and directed by veteran Broadway Producer and Director Bud Martin, whose recent producer credits include London’s current hit Legally Blond and the New York productions of 9 to 5 and Burn the Floor. For more information, visit www.respectamusicaljourney.com.

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JAZZ! Rod Piazza performs at the Rhythm Room Friday, Dec 17 at 9:30. www.RhythmRoom.com

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Sherry Petta Trio 2nd Tuesday Every Month 7:30 – 9:30pm Delphine Cortez Trio 4th Tuesday Every Month 7:30 – 9:30pm Tag Sherry Petta

On Dec 19 at 2:30pm, “A Jazz Celebration Holiday Encore” brings back the Marty Ashby Quartet to the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) to share the stage with Arizona’s hottest jazz talent. www.TheMIM.org

Dmitri Matheny performs a holiday Jazz show, Saturday Dec 18 at the Tempe Center for the Arts at 8pm www.lakeshoremusic.org

8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com

SCOTTSDALE Bobby’s, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy (Kierland), 480-556-0770, 6:00p TuesWed-Thurs, Rich Howard. mancusosrestaurant.com Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, 6710 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480-488-8031, 6:30-9:30p, Fridays and Saturdays. Various Artists. Please see www.musicattheranchlounge.com for details. Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave, 480994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quartet 5-9p Sun., food, dancing. Eddie V’s, 20715 N. Pima Road, (DC Ranch), 480-538-8468, Live Music Nightly, 6-10p Mon-Tues. Hyatt Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480-991-3388, 7:30-11:30p Wed-Thurs, lobby stage, Sirocco. Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8p. Margo Reed Band, 9-midnight Mon. Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9-midnight Thurs. www. kazbar.net

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 11051 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, 602-331-3434. Lynn Roberts’ Dixie Aces Jazz Band, 5-9 pm Fri-Sat., pappadeaux.com Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-951-5101: Various Artists 6-11p Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. www. scottsdaleplaza.com

TEMPE Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11p Fri & Sun., www. goldbarespresso.org. John Henry’s, 909 E. Elliot, 480-7309009, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio, 7-10p Sun., www.johnhenrysrestaurant.com

WEST VALLEY

Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave, 602-254-7843, 7:30-9:30p Thurs, Hi Lo Trio. http://www.thepaisley.com

Rosario Ristorante, 9250 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, 623-931-1810, 7-10p Fridays www.rosarioristorante.net

Pesto’s Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-8212949. John Knowlton Trio 7-11 pm Sat.

EAST VALLEY

Pita Jungle, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam w/ The Pita Jungle Trio. 7-10p Thurs. www.pitajungle.com

Un Bacio Ristorante, 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480-6096969, Mark DeCozio, 7 p.m. Fri. www. azeats.com/unbacio

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LJ’s Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164. Cats & Jammers New Orleans Jazz Band, 5-7:30p Wed. www.ljspizza.com

Lost Leaf, 914 N. 5th St. 602-2580014, 9:30 pm-midnight alt. Mondays: Jiggle and Running From Bears .thelostleaf.com

Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, Southern & McClintock, 480-820-0333, Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, standards), 7-10p, Mon. www.Xtremebean.com

Village Tavern, 8787 North Scottsdale Rd, (480) 951-6445, Sherry Petta Trio 7:30-9:30p, (2nd Tuesday), Delphine Cortez Trio (4th Tuesday) www. villagetavern.com

Doc’s Place Lounge, 40 E. Camelback, Phoenix, 602-277-5999. Dave Cook’s “Melody Lounge Revisited” 8-11 p.m. Doc & Nayo + guests, 7:30-11:30 pm Fri-Sat.

La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler 480-855-9990, 6-9p Sundays, www.lastallacr.com.

Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler, 1-800-946-4452. Live Jazz Friday and Saturday. Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch, 4 seatings with various great Jazz artists and groups.

Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Scottsdale Congregational United of Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, 480-946-2900, Thursdays, 7:30-9:30p. $5 donation, coffee, desserts available. Various artists. www. scucc.com

Voce’ Ristorante’ & Lounge, 9719 N. Hayden Road, 480-609-0429, Khani Cole & friends 9:00p-1a Fri-Sat. Various musicians. For more: www.voceristoranteandlounge.com

Carly’s Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt, 602262-2759, Mill Avenue Jazz, 8-midnight Sundays & Mondays. www.carlysbistro. com

SKYE Restaurant & The Platinum Room, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010. www.liveatskye.com for shows.

PHOENIX Bobby C’s, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-252-2273, Papa John DeFrancesco, Ralph Carrasco, Joe Costello, 3-6 pm Sun. Adam Clark Trio, 8-11 pm Tues. ww.bobbycee.com

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Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, various artists, 7:30-10:30p Fri-Sat. Cantina Laredo, 2150 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-782-6777, Sonan plays 8-11 pm Thursdays. D*Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, 2837-101 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-4171, Mark DeCozio, 6-9p Tues. www. dvinewine101.com

Warren’s Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-899-5299, nightly Jazz until 10:30 (Tues-Thurs) and until 1am (Fri/Sat). www. warrensjazzbistro.com

For more information on all the great Jazz events, local happenings, clubs and musicians, go to www.Jazzinaz.org. - Listings Compiled by Patricia Myers. PSMyers1@cox.net for updates

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at the Mesa Center for the Arts, Monday, Dec 20 at 7pm. www.chandlercenter.org Rick Braun performs at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa for the Tucson Jazz Society’s 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala! Call 520-792-3500 for tickets.

KYOT’s special New Year’s Eve edition of New Music Nights at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale on Thursday, Dec 30th from 6-8pm. Live music from Sirocco.

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December 16th, 2010 - December 22nd, 2010

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Thursday, DEC 16 Dave Koz & Friends are making a stop in the Valley at the Mesa Arts Center. 7:30pm

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Silver Screen Scoop! By Joseph J. Airdo Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org

Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic

Bet You Didn’t Know! by Stan Robinson

As the ‘buzz’ continues toward the February 27, 2011 date for the Oscars®, The fewest lines spoken by an Oscar-winning actress won Patty Duke a Best Actress in a Supporting Role portraying the deaf and blind Helen Keller in the 1962 film The Miracle Worker. In the role she speaks only one word in the last scene: “Wah-wah” for “water”!

DVD Watch!

Just in time for the holiday season, the second adventure of the delightful ‘Nanny McPhee Returns’; the animated fun filled family hit ‘Despicable Me’, along with two great documentaries are the four star rated high grossing ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’ and the ‘award buzz’ is high for ‘Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work’! For more on these and other DVD & Blu-ray releases, visit ScreenScene.org

The highlight is having the opportunity of chatting with director Tom Hooper. The exclusive interview is avalable at ScreenScene.org with insight; did he find the film or did it find him, shooting in the middle of busy London, working with star Colin Firth on the finer points of the personification of a true life historical person, and capturing while staying true to the events of the late 1930s as England prepared to enter World War II.

Listen to Joseph J. Airdo’s movie review segment every Friday during the 5 p.m. hour of “The Daily Blender with Jeffry O’Brien” on NBC 1260 AM / 96.1 FM and read his full reviews and interviews exclusively online at Examiner.com.

Cillian Murphy, who makes a cameo appearance in Disney’s “Tron: Legacy,” is expected to play a much larger role in potential future journeys onto the grid. According to production executive Brigham Taylor, Murphy’s character “fits into the mythology of ‘Tron.’ He’s connected to one of the characters from the past and we’re really exited to have him involved.” Meanwhile, in other mouse-house news, rumor has it that Walt Disney Pictures is interested in developing not only a third installment of the “Three Men and a Baby” franchise, which is said to take more of a “Father of the Bride” approach to its storyline, but the studio also has sequels to “Tangled” and “Flubber” on its to-do list.

roll, knowing that this film is my number one movie of the more than 276 I’ve screened for 2010. Realizing that even though I have a personal experience that releates to the stammer of King George VI because of a head injury in 2007 resulting in speech therapy, I can say that the biased factor isn’t an issue, ‘The King’s Speech’ is a very moving film my top movie of 2010.

It’s an interesting revelation as Tom asked me how authentic did the speech therepy sessions portrayed in ‘The King’s Speech’ between Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush as the therapist came across to the viewer, and discussed the extraordinary production schedule for ‘The King’s Speech’!

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“‘THE FIGHTER’ IS ‘ROCKY’ PLUS ‘THE BLIND SIDE’ PLUS ‘THE DEPARTED’ BUT IT’S MORE SATISFYING THAN ANY OF THEM.” RICHARD CORLISS

Finally, Jack Black has teamed up with his “Gulliver’s Travels” costar Jason Segel to create “Peace on Earth/ Little Drummer Boy 2010,” a take on the holiday carol in the style of David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s 1977 classic. View the animated music video online at Examiner.com and buy the song exclusively on iTunes. Proceeds benefit Blue Star Families. Be among the first to get the latest scoop from Joseph J. Airdo at Examiner.com

‘The King’s Speech’ Director Tom Hooper talks shooting ‘Speech’ By Stan Robinson One of the most gratifying experiences for a movie reviewer is to screen a film, sit breathless as the end credits

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The following quotes were pulled from reviews written by AZ Weekly’s Film! contributors to present readers with a wider perspective about this new release. Read Stan Robinson’s and Joseph J. Airdo’s full reviews exclusively online. Randy Montgomery (AZ Weekly): The King’s Speech gives audiences a slew of nomination worthy performances. Of particular note is that of Colin Firth as King George VI. A challenging role came easily to this veteran pro who was recognized last year for A Single Man. The story is fascinating to watch and equally as entertaining. Geoffrey Rush is highly amusing as the speech coach. Rush has ended up on my Top 10 list for “Best Supporting Actor.” Helena Bonham Carter may see two supporting nods this year; one for this role and one for Alice In Wonderland. Grade: A Stan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “I screened ‘The King’s Speech’ more than three weeks ago and from the moment it ended, I knew it would be my number one film of 2010! Under the expert direction of Tom Hooper, it provides a ‘time portal’ view of the governmental/monarchial aspects of England and the impending war while delivering the very moving personal triumph of ‘The Man Who Would Be King’, with a mesmerizing performance by Colin Firth in the title role. The high-point, the opportunity to have chatted with director Tom Hooper and the daunting challenge of presenting an exceptional film.” Grade: A

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VI delivered to the citizens of England as they prepare to enter WWII. After his brother abdicates, George (Colin Firth) reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a severe stutter and considered unfit to be king, his wife Queen Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) enlists the help of an unorthodox speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush). Through a set of unexpected techniques, and the result of an unlikely friendship, King George is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war. (Rated R – 118 minutes)

‘The Fighter’ ‘The Fighter’ is a drama focusing on the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), and his unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise is assisted by his half-brother Dicky (Christian Bale), a boxer-turnedtrainer who also has battles of his own with drugs and crime, along with his over bearing mother (Melissa Leo) as his manager. (Rated R – 114 minutes) The following quotes were pulled from reviews written by AZ Weekly’s Film! contributors to present readers with a wider perspective about this new release. Read Stan Robinson’s full reviews exclusively online. Randy Montgomery (AZ Weekly): Maybe it’s the stress of the holidays, but this scrooge was not impressed with The Fighter, which doesn’t seem to live up to the self-promotion. Wahlberg’s performance as the boxer was impressive, yet co-star Christian Bale over acts his part as the drug addicted brother and ex-fighting superstar. Also grating on your nerves is the performance by Melissa Leo. A lack of connection to the characters makes for a long two hours. More interesting than the central plot was how the HBO doc affected the family and the relationship of the numerous sisters. Bah humbug. Grade: CStan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “Although the theme of boxing as a way out or the redeeming factor is a familiar theme we’ve visited throughout cinema history and Mark Wahlberg is effective with participation in the actual fight sequences, an absolute standout performance is delivered by Christian Bale (of the reenergized Batman franchise) who is frail, thin, with a drug out look at the onset, later in the film gained weight as his character finds his way back to a cleaner drug free life to be a real asset to his younger brother (Wahlberg). Look for a nomination for Bale come awards time!” Grade: B

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Valley native Garrett Hedlund plays Sam Flynn, a rebellious 27-year-old who remains haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) - a man once known as the world’s leading video game developer. Upon investigating a signal sent from his father’s antiquated arcade, Sam finds himself pulled into a digital world in which Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. (PG – 126 minutes)

With Jellystone Park losing business, the unscrupulous mayor decides on a plan to sell the land. Families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors, and Yogi and Boo Boo (voiced by Dan Aykroyd & Justin Timberlake) will lose the only home they’ve ever known. Faced with his biggest challenge ever he and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh), and documentary filmmaker (Anna Faris) at the park to shoot a project, to find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever. For us ‘boomers’ who grew up watching the animated TV series starring Yogi Bear and his faithful friend Boo Boo with their adventures in Jellystone Park, this big screen mixture of animation and live action is a delight for the young who may not know Yogi as well as the old who remember the tagline ‘Smarter than the average bear!’ Directed by Eric Brevig. Written by Jeffrey Ventimilia & Joshua Sternin. (PG – 80 minutes)

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This latest romantic comedy from writer/director James L. Brooks stars Reese Witherspoon as former athlete Lisa Jorgenson who’s feeling a bit past her prime at 27. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with Lisa’s current baseball-playing boyfriend (Paul Rudd & Owen Wilson). Also starring Jack Nicholson. (PG 13 - 116 minutes) Wonder what movies we movie reviewers look forward to in December 2010? There’s Joseph’s ‘Winter Preview’, 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 Food Channel Top 10 Trends for 2011 1. The Canning Comeback – “Putting Up” is gaining popularity for both economy and health. 2. Men in Aprons – Layoffs have led to more men cooking. 3. Local Somewhere – We care about hand-tended no matter where it’s grown. 4. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – We’re tired of being told what we can eat. 5. Appetite for Food Apps – Social media is our guide and our coupon source. 6. Small is the New Big Business – Corporations are thinking like small businesses. 7. Fresh Every Day – Rooftop gardens are just part of this trend. 8. Chefs in Schools – Better flavor is possible in an institutional setting. 9. Discomfort Foods – Change makes us comfortable with more change. 10. Eating for Sex and Other Things – We are working longer, and want all the gusto.

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Read the complete Top 10 Food Trends for 2011 at www. foodchannel.com. Also look for the Top Ten Foods to Watch in 2011. They include sausage, moonshine, grits, fin fish and the latest in antioxidant-heavy fruit. For more information, visit foodchannel.com. Follow The Food Channel on Twitter at twitter.com/foodchannel or twitter.com/ aford, or on Facebook at facebook.com/FoodChannel.

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than the straight and gueuze versions and have less tart, sour, and wild flavor profiles. Faros are carbonated, generally more drinkable, and sometimes spiced.

Let’s get into Beer Styles this week by starting with a unique style, the lambic. Incredibly tart and complex from spontaneous fermentation, this is one of those beers that you either love or hate. Lambics - Unblended Lambic - A tart and sour, golden, wheat-based Belgian farmhouse ale that is traditionally brewed through spontaneous fermentation from wild yeasts and bacteria. Straight lambics are tart and acidic in character with full attenuation and no carbonation. Hop levels are quite low and aging tends to soften the sharp tart character of “young” lambics. Lambics - Faro - A blended lambic with added sugar, faros are sweeter

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Lambics - Fruit Lambic - A tart and sour, fruity, wheat-based Belgian farmhouse ale that is brewed through spontaneous fermentation from wild yeasts and bacteria with fruit normally added during the aging process. Typical fruits used are framboise (raspberries), kriek (cherries), peche (peach), and cassis (courant) and the beer takes on varying shades of the fruit used. In many of the classic examples, the fruit plays a secondary role in the flavor to the traditional tart, sour, and wild lambic flavors, although there are examples of highly fruited and sweet versions (which are typically made with the addition of artificial sweeteners) available. Lambics - Gueuze - A tart and sour, golden, wheat-based Belgian farmhouse ale that is traditionally obtained by blending one, two, and three year old straight lambics. Because of the aging and blending, gueuze lambics are often more balanced and complex in aroma and flavor than straight lambics. Unlike their unblended counterpart, gueuze lambics are carbonated. Mild Ale - Mild Ales are lightly to moderately flavored and bodied English session drinking ales that are “mild” in their hop bitterness and flavor, generally low in alcohol content (<4% ABV), and of light to medium body. They can come in pale or dark (amber red to dark brown) varieties and both tend to emphasize a malty character with either a sweet or dry finish. The pale versions can be lightly fruity with a light sulfuric or buttery aftertaste, and they generally do not travel well. The dark versions often take on deeper flavors just short of an English porter (grainy, caramel,

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toffee, toasty, roast, nutty, chocolate, dark fruity, molasses, or licorice) and do not make for much better travel. Several examples have adjunct sugars incorporated in their recipes, and stronger version mild ales are sometimes produced for special occasions. Old Ale - As their name implies, old ales are typically stocked or stored for long periods of time before consumption, upon which they were

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traditionally served by blending the old ale with another “fresh” beer like a mild ale or bitter. Old ales could be viewed as strong mild ales that fall out somewhere in between strong bitters or brown porters and English barleywines (often overlapping the latter with only arbitrary distinctions). They are normally dark amber to deep brown in color with a head that may or may not impress (due to Continued on Page 25...

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the age and relatively low carbonation). The style builds on several remaining unfermented sugars to offer chewy malty flavors (caramel, toffee, vinous, nuts, molasses, even light chocolate or roasted flavors and fruitiness), a firm and warming alcohol presence, and relatively low hop levels (especially after aging). Additionally, these beers can often take on oak, oxidized, and sour or lactic flavors after aging. English Pale Ale - English pale ales are quite similar to and include the bitter sub-styles (ordinary bitter, special bitter and extra special bitters). In some classification systems the main distinction is whether the beer is bottled (English pale ale) or not (bitters are traditionally served on cask), although this is not universally agreed upon or consistently adhered to. Most examples of this style will be gold to copper in color with a mild, caramel-malt aroma. Hop and fruit notes are often noted in the aroma. The flavor will typically be bitter with caramel, noticeable fruity esters, and earthy or floral hops.

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American Pale Ale - America’s spin on English pale ale, the American pale ale is similar to its English counterpart, but differs due to a brewer’s use of American hops, malt, yeast, and water. The American pale ale will generally be cleaner and have less of a caramel malt profile, less body, and often more finishing hops. Overall, the American pale ale is refreshing and hoppy with an adequate malt base which balances the beer. Porter - The porter style is broad Continued on Page 27...

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and covers a range of beers light brown to very dark brown/black in color. It originated in England as working class beer (appreciated, of course, literally by porters) and is believed to be the precursor to stouts. Porters range in malt, alcohol, and hop strength from mild to moderately strong. The earlier English versions were mild and highly drinkable, while the later â&#x20AC;&#x153;robustâ&#x20AC;? versions can feature strong bodies, alcohol levels, and hop content. Generally, porters tend to be less burnt or roasted in flavor than stouts, although the distinction between porters and stouts can be gray. Higher alcohol strength porters (7% ABV and higher) are specifically classified as Imperial Porters. Porters - Baltic Porter - Baltic porters are a dark red-brown to dark brown-black style of beer that originated in the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea as a virtual hybrid of Russian imperial stouts and basic English porters. Most (but not all) Baltic porters are lagers and take on smooth lager-like qualities. They are typically rich in malt content, featuring in their flavors, light roasted notes, caramel, toffee, complex blends of dark fruits (plums, raisins, prunes, grapes, and cherries), molasses, chocolate, and / or coffee. Baltic porters are never burnt like an imperial stout or heavily roasted or strongly hopped like an imperial porter (hops are a minor component of the aroma and flavor of a Baltic porter, play-

ing only a complementary - if any at all - role to the rich maltiness). Baltic porters are full-bodied in mouthfeel, smooth, and can vary in carbonation levels from medium to high.

is unfiltered, and utilizes yeasts that produce phenolic (clove-like) and fruity ester (bananas and citrus) character (much like a hefeweizen or dunkelweizen).

Porters - Imperial Porter - Imperial porters are a new and emerging American beer style, and are - as their name suggests - porters of higher malt, alcohol, and sometimes hop strength. They add to their base style qualities thicker mouthfeels, increased warmth from the alcohol content, and richer flavor. Many imperial porters are significantly hopped and can have alcohol levels of 10% ABV or even higher. They are distinguished from Baltic porters in that they are always ales (although some Baltic porters are ales), and are more intense in their roasted and bitter flavors.

Saisons - originated in Belgium as a summer seasonal beer, intending to be both refreshing and firm in flavor and body. The saison typically has a fruity (citrus is common) aroma that can be accompanied by a combination of spicy, hoppy, herbal, earthy, yeasty, even musty aspects. The flavor is moderately malty with an assertive hoppy balance and sometimes has peppery and spicy notes. Frequently, acidic and sour (Lactobacillus) aspects finish out the flavor profile of a saison, which can finish with a dry and highly carbonated finish. The appearance of a saison ranges from yellow-orange to deep amber and distinctively pours with a very generous and fluffy pillowy head that leaves behind some of the best Belgian lacing known to beer. Alcohol strengths are most often in the 5 8.5% ABV range, but some examples are stronger. Normally, the alcohol in

Rye Beer - As their name suggests, rye beers are brewed with at least 20% rye malt and varying degrees of bitterness, although moderate to high hopping levels tend to draw out the unique tart rye flavors in American rye ale. Their appearance can range from straw and amber to darker amber and brown colors when roasted malts are used. While rye is the most assertive malt that can be used in brewing, rye ales can still be comparable to an American wheat beer. A specific German sub-style of rye beers is the roggenbier, which originated in Regensburg, Bavaria. The roggenbier is normally brewed with less hops,

a saison fills out the flavor profile but is not warming or hot. More great styles for you to file away this week. Saisons in particular are extremely interesting beers and tend to pair very well with a variety of food. They are highly recommended for holiday meals. Next week we will try to finish up the Ale styles, maybe touch on a couple of hybrids and get ready to start on lagers. Although, something else may come up between now and then as well, so it could be completely different.

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BEER! PHOENIX Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, 85054 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Flying Dog Classic Pale Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool 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 Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barel Pear Cider, Flying Dog Classic Pale, Bell’s Amber Mad Chef Gastro Pub 3921 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee, 85044 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Oskar Blues Gordon, Ska True Blonde

Craft Beer Directory Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Milk Stout, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Avery White Rascal, Oskar Blues Gordon, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Breckenridge 471 IPA, Great Divide Denver Pale Ale, New Belgium Ranger IPA Rock Bottom Brewery 14205 S. 50th St. Phoenix 85044 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale

Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner

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, Skinny Dip, New Belgium 1554

Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber

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

Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, 85004 Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Flying Dog in Heat Wheat

Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA

Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Grand Canyon American Pilsner, Papago Orange Blossom, San Tan Devils Ale

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Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool WEST SIDE Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel

Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308 Ask for: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Big Sky Moose Drool, SKA Pinstripe Red Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Bavik Premium Pilsner, Big Sky IPA Rock Bottom Brewery 7640 W. Bell Rd. Glendale 85308 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House 2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, Tripel Karmeliet SCOTTSDALE Blue 32 Sports Grill 7923 North Scottsdale rd Scottsdale AZ, 85253 Papago Orange Blossom/Sun Up Trooper IPA/Moose Drool

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Chop & Wok 7136 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85254 Flying Dog Old Scratch, Blue Moon, Grand Canyon Pilsner

Rock Bottom Brewery 8668 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale

Culinary Dropout 7135 E. Camelback Scottsdale, 85251 Ask for: Avery White Rascal, Abita Purple Haze, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber

The Yard House 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5

Four Peaks Brewery 15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA

TT Roadhouse 2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Ska Modus IPA, Papago Orange Blossom, San Tan Devils Ale

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GAME! CARMELO CLAIM HEARD LOUD AND CLEAR Carmelo Anthony has told the Denver Nuggets he will not sign the nearly $65 million contract extension he has been offered unless he is traded to the New York Knicks.

good when you know someone out there wants you to come and represent their team and represent their city.” Anthony was coy to say the least in discussing his future, making a prediction that the Nuggets will not trade him to a destination that is not on his wish list. Asked why he would make such a definitive statement, Anthony replied, “I don’t want to answer that. I don’t want to talk about that.”

There’s definitely a vibe in the air out east, as Anthony While other franchises might received a standing ovation be able to make better offers, from Knicks fans during player Anthony will not agree to sign anywhere long-term unless he introductions after hearing is dealt to New York. He stated: their pleadings on the streets when the Nuggets arrived in “Everybody’s yelling out the windows: ‘Melo we need you in Manhattan last week. New York.’ Of course that feels

The New Jersey Nets have been holding out hope that their offer of Derrick Favors, Troy Murphy and two No. 1 draft picks would be the best offer available to the Nuggets, but the news that Anthony will not agree to sign with them longterm effectively knocks them out of the bidding. Anthony is under contract for the 2010-11 season at a salary of $17.14 million and holds a player option for $18.52 million in 2011-12. If he remains with Denver until the end of the season and exercises his early termination option, he would become an unrestricted free agent. Anthony has not publicly ruled out the possibility of staying with the Nuggets longterm, acknowledging only that he is weighing all his options.

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It’s that time of year where holiday themed parties are on every corner, but a real good Xmas party is one where there is a lot going on. That is why we give props to the White House for putting in good effort. Costume contests are always a good time, even better when the prize is worth dressing up for. $250 for the best Mrs. Santa is not too shabby, so ladies, lets get creative. The party itself is being hosted by Johnny Richter from the Kottonmouth Kings who will be giving the party some celeb flavor. Real snow as well as a not so real Santa and elves will be present on the scene accompanied by the Euphoric girls because a fat man in a suite needs some sex appeal. Proceeds will be benefiting the AllWeAsk.org charity, this non profit spreads awareness about cancer, AIDS and raises money for research through entertainment events. Don’t forget to donate to the canned food and toy drive. Come out for a night of Christmas cheer, warming drinks and a good cause to make up for all the times your morals failed you this year. Cheers! RSVP 480.941.2600 Charity admission $5

amplified the event. The all lady lineup is to help raise awareness for “To Write Love On Her Arms” which provides hope and help for people dealing with issues of depression, suicide and addiction. Future Subversion events include Jakwob(UK) Jan20th, EPROM Jan 27th and 12thPlanet Feb 24th. www.facebook.com/pages/ Subversion-AZ

Las Noches Des Las LumiSubversion Presents DJ RAP narias Dec 9th – Dec 30th daily at Disco Thurs Dec 16th Mixing dirty beats for us this Thursday is the beautiful and versatile DJ Rap. As a producer, vocalist, DJ, and label owner, she has made her trademark in crossing genres and leading new movements in the music world. Her well known album Learning Curve got her 3 ½ stars from Rolling Stone and the quote of “this is the record Madonna wanted to make.” Releasing her follow up album this year, Synthesis, has been long awaited and now being toured nation-wide making a pit stop at Disco Nightclub. DJ Rap has been scouted out for you by Subversion formerly known as UK Thursdays. Subversion, headed by Mary Mahan and Jared “J.paul” Jackson, have made themselves infamous for bringing the latest artists in DubStep, Drum n Bass, Glitch and Breaks to the valley. The recent change in location to Disco has only

Getting into the holiday spirit may be tricky when you’re still wearing t-shirts outside. Let’s all be thankful for all the Xmas music playing in every single shopping center. Yet the nights are still chilly and a perfect reminder that we are indeed in mid December. I bet strolling through a lighted garden while sipping on hot cider and listening to the Dickens Carolers sounds cozy enough. The Desert Botanicalll Gardens is proud to remind you “tis the season.” Every night in December bands such as the Bad Cactus Brass Band, Chris Burton Jacome Ensemble, the Swingtips and others play live for your entertainment. 8,000 luminari bags outline the garden paths giving off a warm cheerful glow. Wine and dinner is also available for purchase. 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $25 adult $12.50 children. www.dbg.org

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Clubhouse Grill - 2pm-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6 Sun, $2.00 domestic drafts, 2.25 domestic bottles, $2.25 wells, $2.50 house wine, 6am-11am Mon-Sat, 10am12 sun, $3 mimosas and marys 623-535 – GULP (4857) Coach & Willie’s - Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 6pm. $3 selected Appetizers which will include. chicken fingers, mini

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Devil’s Hideaway - 2-8pm, $2 Domestic Pints, $3 Import Pints, $2.50 Well and Wine, Wednesday- $.50 wings, $3 domestic small pitchers 1807 E. Baseline Rd.#101 Tempe Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille (480) 5388468 All Night. All Summer. Every Night in the V Lounge: Specially priced Appetizer menu, $5 Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis and select Wines by the glass. Live music every night! Famous Sam’s - Mon - Fri, 3-7pm, $2.25

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Kobe - Mon-Fri 5-7pm, Sunday all day - Reverse Fri/Sat 9-Close - Drink & Appetizer Specials! In Bar, Patio & Sushi Bar! $1 hot sake • $5.50 sake bombs • $3 draft beers • $3.50 house wine $5 apple martini/ cosmopolitan (480) 753-1811 Max Sports Grille - 3-7PM Mon-Fri, 11PM to 1AM 7 days a week, $2 well, $2 Domestic Draft and 1/2 off Select Appetizers. (480) 994-4488

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Postino 11am-5pm, 7 days, $5 wine by glass or $5 beer pitchers. / Mon & Tue after 8pm, bottle of house wine and brushetta-$20 / Wed- knowing the FaceBook password gets you $5 glass of wine all day. Arcadia- 602-274-5144 and Central Ave - 602-852-3939. Roaring Fork, 4-7 pm Tues-Sat and from 4-10 pm on Sun and Mon. Happy Hour every day from 4-10 pm. Discounted Salads, soups and selected appetizers including the Big Ass Burger. $5 Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis, and Selected Wines by the glass. $4 Well drinks and $3 domestic beer. 480-947-0795 Rock Bottom – $3 Happy Hour food Menu, $3.25 drink specials. 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri 10PM-Close Mon-Saturday and 8PM-close on Sundays. Call to Reserve space for office party and group functions 480-598-1300. Saketini - 5-6:30 pm - $2 well, $1.50 Dom Draft, 20-30% Off Selected Food Items. 480-615-6000

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Sangria’s - (Inside Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center) 7 days a week. 3pm-7pm. $3 Bud Light Drafts. $4 House Margaritas. $4.50 wells. Tee Pee - $3 beers daily. $2 Tuesdays- $2 Bottled Beer, Margaritas, Bean Burros and Cheese Crisps. 602-956-0178 The Stockyards - FREE Ground Tenderloin Sliders! $3 Bottled Beer, $4 Well Drinks, $5 House Wines, $2 Off Drafts, $2 Off Appetizers, Monday – Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm (602) 273-7378

7213 East 1st Ave 85251 (480) 946-2020 Serves: Mon-Thu, 12am, Fri-Sat 1am Whiskey River (602) 867-2802 WTF Fridays! Whiskey Thinks Fifty! .50 (yes 50 cents!) Well, Wine and domestic bottled beer from 6pm to 11pm on Fridays.

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The Tavern on Mill - M-Th - 4-9pm / Fri - 4-8pm - $1 off well, wine & drafts, 50% off appetizers, (480) 967-5886

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TTRoadhouse - M-F 11:30-7PM - $.50 (50 cents) off all well & draft Sunday $1.00 PBR, Old Style & Schlitz; Free Pool Sat & Sun till 7PM (480)947-8723 Tilted Kilt - $3 Jacks, $3 Corona, $3 Heinekens - ALL DAY! EVERY DAY! 623-486-5458

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Nicole Scherzinger Breaks Down Pussycat Dolls Bickering Nicole Scherzinger says it was “inevitable” that she and her Pussycat Dolls bandmates would fight. The remaining original members of the group - Nicole, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton - have now gone their separate ways amid rumors of tension between the women, but the ‘Poison’ hitmaker insists they always handled their rows well. She said:” It’s inevitable that any girl group who are breathing the same airspace 24/7 are going to bicker. But I think we handled it well and were respectful towards each other.”

Nicole, the last member to depart the group, admits she has no idea why so many of the girls left the band but says she respects their choices and is glad they took the opportunity to “find” themselves. She said: “Girl power is about finding yourself as a woman. Obviously a lot of them then wanted to branch off and do their own thing and that’s wonderful.” Although the Pussycat Dolls originally started off as a lap dancing group in Los Angeles, Nicole thinks her talent and that of her bandmates helped fans to forget their roots. “The group had existed before as a dance group. Then they hired myself and Melody to come and record. I was really proud of my part in making the music. We wouldn’t have been able to sell tens of millions of albums if we didn’t have talent. We stood for fun girl power.”

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STEVE BAYNER Hypnotist Show Dec 16, 17, 18 (8pm)

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The Showroom At

“A Wildly Entertaining Stage Show”

Holiday Spectacular Now appearing nightly at Casino Arizona McKellips and the 101 in Scottsdale

Kylie Minogue Eager to Tour Kylie Minogue thinks performing live again will be “delicious”. The Australian singer, who battled breast cancer in 2005, is to embark on her ‘Aphrodite - Les Folies’ tour in March 2011 and plans to push herself harder than ever. She said: “The opportunity to perform songs from ‘Aphrodite’ is going to be delicious. It’s my favorite part of what I do. It’s gruelling, but I’d rather have that and the kind of reward it gives me. I’m not planning an interval this

time because we’re having a hard enough time choosing which songs to put in the two-hour show. And I’m breaking my three-day rule. It used to be that I could only do two shows in a row. Now we are doing three. I feel strong and ready.” As well as loving life on the road, Kylie also spoke about how much she enjoys wearing daring designer clothes. “I wore one of David Koma’s dresses in the video for ‘Get Outta My Way’. It’s black mesh with chains inside. I also love Mark Fast. I wore his frock on a show and it arrived so tiny I thought, ‘I didn’t order socks?’ His dresses are unforgiving, but hot.”

Purchase tickets through Casino Arizona Box Office (480) 850-7734 or online at www.talkingstickresort.com 9800 E. Indian Bend Indian Bend and 101, Scottsdale Produced by Mike Moloney Entertainment LLC Created and choreographed by Andrea Snapp Music Production: Gordy Deems

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Concert Venues Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: February 5th: Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith March 31st: Manhattan Transfer www.celebritytheatre.com

ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: December 16th: Judy Hofrichter December 17th: Leslie Hanson www.asukerr.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: December 17th: Infected Mushroom w/ Gunslinger December 18th: Kottonmouth Kings, (Hed) PE and Intrinzik December 31st: Authority Zero, Strung Out, Fayuca, Westcott Ave and DCVD www.luckymanonline.com

sdale: January 11th: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Bach, Beethoven and Barber January 13th: Yuja Wang January 22nd: Brad Mehldau Trio January 28th: Diavolo January 29th: The Count Basie Orchestra www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Skye Restaurant and Lounge (623) 3340010, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: December 16th: The Might Cash Cats – Tribute to Johnny Cash December 17th” An Elton & Billy Christmas Show The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East December 18th: A Beatles Christmas Party 7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: with Apple & the Raves Main St., Mesa: December 16th: Trapt, Since October and December 16th: Dave Koz & Friends: Smooth December 19th: 3 International Tenors Abused Romance Jazz Christmas December 21st: Idol in the Skye December 17th: Immerse the Coast CD January 6th: Lang Lang January 6th: A Tribute to the Legends of Release February 9th: Engelbert Humperdinck Country December 18th: Haffo Reunion Show February 11th: Joshua Bell January 7th: CC Ryder: A Tribute to Horn December 29th: Fear Factory, Ikonoklast, February 17th: Wynton Marsalis Bands Ethnic De Generation, Animus Divine, Hard- February 25th: Imagination Movers January 8th: Bill Haley’s Original Comets wire, Four Skin and Solace in Nothing March 4th: Canadian Tenors January 9th: Bill Haley’s Original Comets th December 30th: The Kyle Tyler Band, Grove March 11 : A Vienna Gala with Opole, PhilJanuary 12th: The Three Degrees Street Playa, Grudgehold, Matty Matt, Of harmonic of Poland January 14th: Tribute to the Carpenters a New Day, Koalition, The Cold Desert and March 12th: Ricky Nelson Remembered January 14th: The Piano Man th more March 20 : The Aluminum Show January 15th: Frank Sinatra Tribute www.clubhousegigs.com March 22nd: Yasmin Levy January 15th: Led Zeppelin Tribute March 23rd: Great Big Sea January 16th: Elvis, Orbison and Cash Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. UniverMarch 31st: Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro January 21st: Jack Jones sity Dr., Tempe: de Cuba January 22nd: Jack Jones December 17th: Must Get Drunk www.mesaartslive.com January 23rd: Jack Jones January 15th: The Boulevards January 29: The Platters January 22nd: Pretty Boy Floyd MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 January 30th: The Platters January 28th: Adler’s Appetite E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: www.skye-restaurant.com www.clubredrocks.com December 19th: A Jazz Celebration Holiday Encore Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. January 13th: Harlem Gospel Choir 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: Washington St., Phoenix: January 15th: Phoenix Opera Presents: Los December 18th: Dmitri Mathethy’s Holiday (Formerly Dodge Theatre) Tres Tenores and One Hot Soprano Jazz December 18th: Alice Cooper’s Christmas January 16th: Vishtèn www.tempe.gov/TCA Pudding January 20th: Alex de Grassi: “A Story of January 26th: Ozzy Osbourne w/ Slash Floating Weeds” U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. February 11th: Sarah McLachlan www.themim.org Jefferson St., Phoenix: February 19th: The Music of Led Zeppelin December 19th: The Judds performed by Windborne Symphony Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. February 28th: Linkin Park March 4th: Jackson Browne Indian School Rd., Phoenix: March 26th: Lady Gaga March 26th: The Pink Floyd Experience June 30th: New Kids on the Block and BackDecember 16th: Band Showcase May 12th: Moody Blues December 17th: Rod Piazza & the Mighty street Boys www.dodgetheatre.com Flyers www.usairwayscenter.com December 18th: Candye Kane The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 December 19th: Krimson Chord, Mikel Lander Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: & Meredith Moore, Toolshed, Big Daddy D 105 W. Main St, Mesa: December 16th: AZ Chicks with Picks and the Dynamites, The Outback Blues Band December 20th: Ruckus, Minus, Twitching December 17th: Cold Shott and the Hurricane and Hemi Dave Tongues, Bad Vibe and Territory Horns December 20th: Dave Cook Jazz Jam December 28th: Plug in Stereo, Arcadia Sky, December 18th: Nuevo Sol December 21st: Jimmie Vaughan and Big Nick Industry Turned Shark and Something Went December 21st: Chris Lukert Band and the Gila Monsters Awry December 22nd: Jordin Sparks December 22nd” Ashley E. Norton, Jay Allan, January 4th: Crooked Ways, Sweet Weapons rd December 23 : The Sugar Thieves Ryan Sims and The Waters and more www.thecompoundgrill.com December 23rd: Kinch, Ladylike, YellowJanuary 8th: Bitter End, Alpha & Omega, Bad minute and Rajiv Patel Vibe, Condemned and Never Meant Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. December 25th: Bill Tarsha and the Rocket January 9th: Oceano, For the Fallen Dreams, Maryland Ave., Glendale: 88’s, Johnny Rapp and Paul Thomas Upon a Burning Body, The Great CommisApril 9th: Nuclear Cowboyz www.rhythmroom.com sion, I the Breather and more May 15th: Yanni January 13th: Deafheaven, Toad and more www.jobingarena.com Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.mesaunderground.com (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., ScottDecember 16th, 2010 - December 22nd, 2010 AZWeeklyMagazine.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 7822680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: December 20th: In the Christmas Mood w/ The Glenn Miller Orchestra www.chandlercenter.org

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Thursday December 16th Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Rock Lobster. www.bluemartinilounge. com Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com

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Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Jeordie. www. cavecreekcoffee.com

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THURS. NIGHT DEC.16TH

MICHAEL NITRO

FRIDAY NIGHT DEC.17TH

IN CONCERT

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION

ONE DOLLAR DEATH BOUND BEFORE SAT. NIGHT DEC.18

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RONIN MEYER VENOMOUS PINKS GRAIN OF THRUTH VEX OF THE SKY FRIDAY NIGHT DEC.24TH

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

Irish Pubs

Live Music Calendar Wednesday – Dec 15 Scott Jeffers @ Dubliner

Thursday – Dec 16

The Waters @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Shelby James @ D’Arcy McGee’s Los Thieves @ Murphy’s Law

Friday – Dec 17

The Brazen Heads @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Shawn Johnson and the Paper Snowmen @ Rula Bula Vinyl Station @ Dubliner The Wonders @ Irish Wolfhound Easton Ashe @ O’Donoghue’s Along For the Ride @ Murphy’s Law The Waters @ Turf Pub

Saturday – Dec 18 TUESDAY NIGHTS NO COVER

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The Spin @ Rula Bula The Brazen Heads @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Blaine Long @ Turf Pub Vinyl Station @ Dubliner The Wonders @ Irish Wolfhound Big Daddy D & the Detonators @ D’Arcy McGee’s Bad Bad Rodney @ Murphy’s Law

Club 910 (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: X-tra Ticket (Grateful Dead tribute). www.910liveaz.com Dirty Dogg Saloon (480) 368-8095, 10409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Losing William. www. dirtydoggsaloon.com Diverti’s Bar and Grill (480) 284-5972, 4 E. University Ave., Tempe: Sage Gentle-Wing. 6-9pm. Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd., Glendale: Jared Blackstone, David Pace, Fat Tree and Full Vault. www.donnajeanslibations.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Trailer Park. www.goatheadsaloon. com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: GD Roadshow. www.haroldscorral. com Howl at the Moon (480) 994-HOWL (4695), 7419 E. Indian Plaza Dr., Suite A, Scottsdale: Dueling pianos. www.howlatthemoon.com Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Smoot Mahooty. www.iguanamacks. com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32 St., Phoenix: Michael Nitro. www.joesgrotto.com nd

The Library (480) 929-9002, 501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe: 3-D Rockshow w/ Disco Dynamite, Hair-Raid and Grundge Puppies. www.thelibraryusa.com Le Chalet (602) 337-8760, 5626 W. Bell Rd., Suite 101, Glendale: Sage Gentle-Wing. 3-6pm. Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Spooky Cool. www.thelostleaf.org Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Sam Adams w/ LA Riots. www.martiniranchaz.net Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale: Hans Olson. www.prankstersgarandbrill. com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Destroy Nate Allen, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Dogbreth and Porches. www.thetrunkspace.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Stephanie Eason Band. www.tobykeithusa.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com

Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix: North. www.cactusjacksbaraz.net Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Bill Dutcher. www. cavecreekcoffee.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues. com CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Nine Ball. www.ckgrill.com Club 910 (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: Fail to Reason, TI22, St. Madness, Awaking the Fallen and Unforeseen. www.910liveaz.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: John Fisher. 5:30-8:30pm. www. duckanddecanter.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: DAD, 36 Cents and a Dream and Amunez. www.goatheadsaloon.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Mogollon. www.haroldscorral.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Johnny Blood and the Transfustion, A Pint of No Return and Scorpion vs. Tarantula. myspace. com/hollywoodalley Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix: Alcoholic Afternoon with special guests. myspace.com/icehousetavernphx Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Mike Mercier. www.iguanamacks.com Jake’s O Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction: Broken Toys. www.jakes-o-mine. com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: The Hype. www.jerseystavern.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Texas Hippie Coalition, One Dollar Death and Bound Before. www.joesgrotto.com Jugg’z Saloon (480) 963-9804, 851 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler: Jynx. www.juggzsaloon.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: The Sweet Bleeders. www. thelostleaf.org Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Jed’s a Millionaire. www.martiniranchaz. net The Office Sports Bar (480) 649-1650, 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa: Classic Rock. O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: Krak Smokin Grannies. www.okelleysbar.com Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale: Ronnie Glover & Trio Rio. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com

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Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Sun Ghost, Nomadic Romantic, Space Trash and Jason Paul. myspace.com/theroguebar

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The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St, Phoenix: Christmas variety show benefitting HomeBase Youth Services. myspace.com/thebloozebar

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

call 602.992.1007 after 2pm 13825 N. 32ND ST. PHOENIX

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

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

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WTH Bar & Grill (480) 354-1352, 10262 E. Apache Trail, #5-6, Apache Junction: Strangeland. myspace.com/ openmicattjs Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Grave Danger and Garage Shock. www.yuccatap.com Saturday December 18th Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: DY_Verse. www.bluemartinilounge.com Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix: Sir Harrison. www.cactusjacksbaraz.net Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Chuck E. Baby. www.ckgrill.com Club 910 (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: Vinyl Tap. www.910liveaz.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: David Sheehy. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Lustmord, Downcyde, Nataraja and Gift of Destiny. www.goatheadsaloon.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Mogollon. www.haroldscorral.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Spiritchaser, Ghazal Beled, Samadhi and Obelysk. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix: Ethan 103 and Eighth Day. myspace.com/ icehousetavernphx Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Paris James. www.iguanamacks.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Ronin Meyer, Venomous Pinks, Grain of Truth, Vex and Of The Sky. www.joesgrotto.com

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

Jugg’z Saloon (480) 963-9804, 851 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler: Jynx. www.juggzsaloon.com

Tempe, AZ

Never A Cover!

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

29W Southern ave TempeRodney Hu480-233-9439rodhu@yahoo.com

Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Sistrum, Fred Heads West and Rock Lobster. www.martiniranchaz.net

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The Office Sports Bar (480) 649-1650, 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa: Classic Rock. O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: Sweaty. www.okelleysbar.com Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale: Zonal Music. www.prankstersgarandbrill. com Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Neon Nights: The Dance Party myspace. com/theroguebar

FRI 12/17

Gloucestershire airport in England used to blast Tina Turner songs on its runways to scare birds away.

TUES 12/21

Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix: Sluggo. www.tailgatersaz.com

WTH Bar & Grill (480) 354-1352, 10262 E. Apache Trail, #5-6, Apache Junction: Jaded Jukebox. myspace. com/openmicattjs

SAT 12/18

Valley Fever w/the AZ Beard Club

Ten High Tuesday MON 12/20 w/Companeros

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

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Code Blue. www.tobykeithusa.com

THURS 12/16

Grave Danger, Garage Shock

Casket Life, The Industry, Johnny Blo

SUN 12/19

San Tan Brewing Co. (480) 917-8700, 8 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler: Ten Dollar Outfit. www.santanbrewing. com

The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Discotays, Naw Meen, Waytansea Point, Yus and Vladee Divacc. www.thetrunkspace.com

Cher was a background vocalist on the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”.

Johnny Volume’s Delinquency

29 W. Southern Ave Tempe 480.967.4777 www.YuccaTap.com www.myspace.com/yuccatap

Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Casket Life, The Industry, Blood and the Transfusions, The Jitters, The Might Have Beens and The Insurrected. www.yuccatap.com

Jake’s O Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction: Broken Toys. www.jakes-o-mine.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: Tyme Will Tell. www.jerseystavern. com

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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Code Blue and Christian Kane. www.tobykeithusa.com

The Academy Award winning score for the movie Fame was written by Leslie Gore’s brother, Michael.

Members of The Beach Boys sang background vocals for Chicago’s “Wishing You Were Here”.

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EAST SIDE Boston’s 1730 E. Elliot Rd, Tempe (480) 831-0822 – Thu, Sat, Sun Brass Rail 3738 E. Thomas, Phoenix (602) 956-1280 - Wed

Devil’s Hideaway 1807 E. Baseline Rd. Ste. 101 - Tempe (480) 491-0442 Wed & Sun

JJ’s Cantina 409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Phoenix (480) 990-3477 – Fri, Sat

Dirty Drummer 1211 N. Country Club, Mesa (480) 834-6371 - Sat

JJ Madison’s 430 N. Power Rd., Mesa (480) 924-8778 – Tue, Fri

Dirty Drummer 3002 N. Arizona Ave, Chandler (480) 926-2843 – Tue, Sat

Max Sports Bar 7134 E. Thomas, Scottsdale (480) 994-4488 -Sat

Dukes 7607 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale (480) 675-9724 – Thu, Sat

O Kelley’s 2120 W. Guadalupe, Mesa (480) 756-6069 – Mon, Thu

Ernies Inn 10443 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale (480) 948-4422 – 7 Days Famous Sam’s 2730 E. Baseline, Mesa (480) 699-8142 - Wed, Sun Famous Sam’s (NW Corner of Baseline & Lindsay) 720 W. Ray Rd., Chandler (480) 899-9804 - Sat

Breakroom 4729 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix (602) 267-1010 – 7 Days

Fox & Hound 1017 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert (480) 507-2343 – Tue, Wed

Brigett’s Last Laugh 17222 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix (602) 788-0507 – 7 Days

Gallagher’s 7575 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 997-0084 – Thu, Sat

Casey Jones Grill on Bell 2848 E Bell Rd Phoenix, AZ 602 493-9930 - Fri

Giligin’s 4251 N. Winfield, Scottsdale (480) 874-2264 – Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu

Chances Are 7570 E. 6th Ave, Scottsdale (480) 994-4338 – Mon, Thu Chuy’s 1831 E. Baseline, Tempe (480) 777-2905 - Fri Clicks Billiards 3935 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix (602) 220-0859 - Wed

Grapevine 4013 N. Brown, Scottsdale (480) 994-1792 – 7 Days Hazelwoods 3626 E. Indian School, Phoenix (602) 957-2462 – Tue, Sat

Pranksters Too 7919 E. Thomas, Scottsdale (480) 990-1114 - Tue Sandstone Cafe 4959 W. Ray Rd, Chandler (480) 961-2913

WEST SIDE Bullock’s 2601 W. Bethany Home, Phoenix (602) 433-9303 – 7 Days Chantilly’s 717 W. Union Hills, Phoenix (602) 789-1417 - Sat Cocomo Joe’s 28244 N. Tatum, Phoenix (480) 538-8008 – Wed, Sun Clubhouse Grill 14175 W. Indian School Rd Goodyear, AZ 85393 623-535 – GULP (4857) Wednesday

George & Dragon 4240 N. Central Ave, Phoenix (602) 241-0018 - Mon 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 Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd., Glendale (602) 938-8808 - Sat

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Thieves Market When: 1st Saturday of every month, 8am to 3pm Where: 38410 N. Schoolhouse Road What is it? An outdoor flea market with plenty of free parking for a wonderful shopping experience featuring old, funky hand crafted items you can’t find anywhere else. Everything you want, nothing you need. Live auction at each market! Carefree Farmers’ Market When: Every Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Amphitheater, 101 Easy St., Carefree Town Center. What: Products include locally grown, pesticide-free, organic produce, artisan breads, fresh-baked pastries, salsas, jams, pickles, olives, Mediterranean foods, range-fed beef, sustainably caught wild salmon and tuna, and other delicacies. Free admission. For more information, call 480-292-1100 or 623-848-1234 or visit www.carefreefarmersmarkets. com. Art Night in Cave Creek When: 6-9 p.m., Second Friday of every month. Where: Cave Creek Road, from Spur Cross to Schoolhouse roads Cost: Free What is it? Luminarias light the way to the four participating art galleries along Cave Creek Road. Usually the artist is onsite to meet and greet guests. Information and maps: 480-575-1780, www.artisapartofyoulivewithit.com. Handel’s Messiah When: 3pm., Sunday Dec. 19th What is it? Maestro Michael Christie and the Phoenix Symphony return to present the full version of Handel’s Messiah. Joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists, this everpopular work is a classical favorite around the world. Written to tell the story of Jesus to ordinary people through music, Messiah continues to be a holiday tradition for many. Tickets: General Admission $36; Available through Arizona Musicfest at 480-4880806 or azmusicfest.org Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, 85255 (on the NW corner of Pima & Happy Valley Roads).

Entertainment Calendar WEDNESDAY, Dec 15

• The Cave Creek Coffee Company, Dan Emrey, 6-9pm • Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ, Jammin’ J Morton, 6-8pm • The Buffalo Chip, Live Professional Bull Riding, 2 shows. Starts 7:30pm • The Buffalo Chip, Tom Wagner & The Country Line Band, 8pm-Midnight • Cody’s, Comedy Night, 7-10pm

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2-7pm Open Mic - Mondays 8-11pm Karaoke - Tuesday 7:30-1am Pollo Fundido $7.95 - Wednesday Martini Night - Thursday Tequila Night - Saturday Sal Carlino is playing on Sat Purchase party trays for your party! $22.50 per tray!

• Harolds, Live Music by GD Roadshow, 7pm11:30pm • Cave Creek Coffee Company, Jeordie Live in the Wine Bar, 6-8pm • The Buffalo Chip Saloon, The Pat James Band 8pm – Midnight • Cody’s, Happy Hour 3-6pm

FRIDAY, Dec 17

• Harold’s, Live Music, Mogollon from 9:00pm - 1:00am • The Cave Creek Coffee Company, Bill Dutcher, 7-10pm • Cartwright’s, Live Music, 6:30-10pm • The Silver Spur, Live Music, 6-10pm • The Buffalo Chip, Live Professional Bull Riding, 3 shows. Starts 8pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 9pm – 1am • The Hideaway, Open Mike, Starts at 8pm. • Cody’s, Live Music, 6-10pm

SATURDAY, Dec 18

• Harolds, Live Music, Mogollon 9:00pm-1:30am • The Silver Spur, Live Music, 7-11pm • The Buffalo Chip, Pat James Band, 9pm-2am • Cody’s, Live Music, 6-10pm • Los Mesquites, Blues Band/Sal Carlino, 9pm-1am

SUNDAY, Dec 19

• Cartwrights, Live Music, 6-9:30pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 8pm-Midnight

MONDAY, Dec 20

• Los Mesquites, Open Mic Night, 8-11pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 8pm-Midnight

TUESDAY, Dec 21

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• Cave Creek Coffee Company, Live Slow Jazz, 7-10pm, No charge • The Buffalo Chip, Tom Wagner & the Country Line Band, 8pm-Midnight • Cody’s, AZ Blues Project 7-10pm • Los Mesquites - Open Mic Night, 8-11pm

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