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SUPER HERO PARTY

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CHARLIE’S PHOENIX

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Arizona Gay Rodeo Association Donates $30,000 to Local Charities

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he Arizona Gay Rodeo Association (AGRA) presented checks totaling $30,000 to seven local charities on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Charlie’s Phoenix nightclub. Throughout the year AGRA members and volunteers work to raise money and produce the annual Arizona Gay Rodeo. After the rodeo, members nominate and vote on how to allocate funds raised. It was decided that $30,000 would be donated this year, almost doubling 2017’s distributed funds of $17,325. The cash gifts were divided among the nominated charities as voted upon by the membership: Cactus Cities Softball League: $1,942.86 TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS network): $3,042.86

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Casa de Cristo: $3,176.19 Phoenix Gay Flag Football League: $3,209.52 Community Church of Hope: $3,909.52 Joshua Tree Feeding Program: $6,576.19 PFLAG Phoenix: $8,142.86 AGRA thanks all the rodeo volunteers, members, sponsors, contestants, board of directors, and others who made the 2018 Arizona Gay Rodeo so successful, allowing them to be able to donate $30,000.

For more information about the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association please visit AGRA-PHX.com

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PARIS NIGHT CLUB

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STACY’S @ MELROSE

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hat better way to launch Splash Bash weekend than with our first underwater cover shoot! This was very challenging but Franklin Diaz knocked it out of the park. You can see our cover model, the talented singer David Hernandez, in the flesh, and performing live on Sunday June 3 at the “Sexiest Bartender Contest.”

June is LGBT Pride Month nationwide, commemorating the Stonewall Riots in New York. There’s several Pride celebrations in the West, and right here in Arizona. Here’s some ideas for you; it’s a perfect time to take a trip!

LA Pride Festival If you want to witness an epic Pride festival with tons of beautiful people, go to the City of Angels (and a few devils), Tinseltown, for LA Pride June 9-10. Don’t forget to explore their gay city, West Hollywood, complete with restaurants, bars, hotels, shopping and, of course, a gym. Check out LAPride.org

Bisbee Pride On June 15-17, head east to a quaint old mining town taken over by artists, restaurants and antique shops. If you shy away from massive events, this ones for you. Plenty of events for everyone including a fun pool party at the Copper Queen Hotel (that’s really the name!) Make sure you leave time to stop at Tombstone for a live western 28

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Splash into Summer street dual. Get more info at BisbeePride.com

Denver Pride If you want to join the Mile High Club, take a short flight to the Mile High City— beautiful Denver, Colorado for Denver Pride. Their free festival attracts over 100,000 people. Make sure you pick up their local LGBTQ publication called Outfront. Go to DenverPride.org for all the info.

Pride in the Pines The following week, head north for the always fun—and cooler temps—of Flagstaff’s Pride in the Pines. This year they have a great entertainment line up including R&B singer Mya to headline.

June 25-26. Everything you need to know is at FlagstaffPride.org That’s just the tip of the iceberg for events in June. Check out more events in this issue and support the businesses that support our community. I’m headed to Off Chute Too to get my new, cute outfits for all these events. See you at Splash Bash!

Jack Tesorero Pride Lover

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RE:VIVE Saturdays at FOUND:RE Get RE:acquainted with summer fun in Arizona at the weekly pool party RE:VIVE with DJs and drag queens to entertain you every Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. poolside. Bottomless Mimosas, plus Bloody Marys and Screwdriver specials available.

Hungry? Match has great, casual dining. FOUND:RE, 1100 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. north of Roosevelt St. (See ad on p. 21)

Pride Night with the Phoenix Mercury Join your friends and fans for Pride Night as we cheer on Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury when they take on the Connecticut Sun. Handsome 2018 Winter Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon headlines the event at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 16 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix. Tickets start at $12 available at PhoenixMercury. com (See ad on p.29)

Miss Gay Arizona America 2018 Pageant Don’t miss this national award winning pageant while we honor Olivia Gardens. Piper M’Shay, Claudia B, Lady Christian, Payda Parc, Anya C. Man, Mishal Mishal, Adriana Galliano, China Collins, Venus Moon Star and Raquel Blanco show off their talent and moxie for the chance to compete in Miss Gay America.

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Bisbee & Flagstaff Pride Arizona is bursting with Pride! Celebrate statewide this month. Visit our own “Mayberry on Acid” down south to kick off the celebration. Bisbee: Fri.-Sun, June 1517, all over town. Check out BisbeePride.com • Don’t unpack! Get ready to head up north to cool, crunchy Flagstaff: Sat. & Sun. June 23 & 24 at Thorpe Park, 191 N. Thorpe Rd. Check out FlagstaffPride.org for more info.

Apollo’s Reunion at The Womack It’s been almost three years since we said, “Goodbye” to Apollo’s. If you miss the good ol’ days, you’ll love “A Throwback to Apollo’s” with karaoke, all the ol’ gang from behind the bar and lots of familiar faces on Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m.

This happy reunion is all thanks to their successors at The Womack, 5749 N. 7th St. in Phoenix.

Sponsored by ION Arizona.

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Shade Maids

Two legendary mean girls meet together on the same stage. On the same night.

At the same time. Who will win?

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f you want to see some down and dirty mudslinging and trash talking, you won’t want to miss the acclaimed, world famous Sherry Vine from New York City and Jackie Beat from Los Angeles. East meets West. Two bitches enter ... how many will leave the “Battle of the Bitches” at The Rock, June 29?

ION: Do you have a “secret weapon” you’ll pull out to win the “Battle of the Bitches” at The Rock?

Sherry Vine: Well, being younger than Jackie definitely gives me an advantage.

Usually about halfway through the show, her teeth fall out or her hip breaks or she forgets where she is, so it’s just a matter of waiting it out.

Jackie Beat: Do you consider being more talented a “secret weapon”?

I mean, it’s not much of a secret ... Everyone knows it! All joking aside, I usually just scatter a few young, handsome Latino men in the audience and that makes it impossible for Sherry to concentrate.

ION: Are you afraid of each other?

Sherry Vine: I believe in facing my fears. As difficult as it is to face Jackie’s face, I’m in it to win it!

Jackie Beat: Have you ever seen All About Eve? That’s how I feel

around Sherry. It’s like she’s studying me and trying to be me! It’s weird ...

ION: What’s the strangest piece of fan mail you every received?

Sherry Vine: Oddly enough, I get an Easter card every year from this one guy. Isn’t it obvious that I’m Jewish?

Jackie Beat: I have received paintings, jewelry, boxes of chocolates, Edible Arrangements ... It’s all very sweet, but please know that I would much rather have the fucking cash!

ION: You’ve performed at The Rock here in Phoenix before. What should our readers know about you that might shock them?

Sherry Vine: I’m a Marvel movie geek!

I’m literally at every first showing, the night before it opens, alone!

Jackie Beat: I do none of the filthy things I sing about.

Seriously. I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs and I never get laid!

Great ... now I’m depressed.

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be an actor or a rock star, but for whatever reason reality rears its ugly head and most people have to give up on their dream.

Sherry and I are so fortunate to be living our dreams all over the world! Wait, was that a real feeling!?

ION: What do you keep in your purse?

Sherry Vine: All of my make-up, lip gloss and a powder puff, condoms, Advil (it used to be Xtasy, but Advil is the elderlies’ drug of choice), condoms, gum, a fan—oh!— and condoms.

Jackie Beat: As you can see, I don’t really wear cosmetics, so I think the only thing in there is usually a meatball sub.

ION: Finish the sentence: “I believe for every drop of rain that falls ...”

Sherry Vine: ... I need to orally service a Latin man.

Jackie Beat: ... It’s my job to make sure that there is also laughter echoing throughout that rainstorm!

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Don’t miss “The Battle of the Bitches,” Friday, June 29 at 10 p.m.

Get tickets at TheRockDMPhoenix.com or call 602-248-8559.

The Rock, 4129 N. 7th St. in Phoenix.

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Blame it on Bianca Del Rio

Everybody’s favorite, acid-tongued “Clown in a Dress” and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 6 in 2014, brings out a new batch of vitriol and wicked bitchiness to the stage with a new tour featuring her scathing, no-holds-barred rapier wit. Not today, Satan ... but Sunday, July 1 at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. in Phoenix. For tickets visit Phoenix.Ticketforce. com or call 877-840-0457. A variety of packages, including Meet ‘n’ Greet with photos, are available. Bitches are sweatin’!

JUNE 2018 ION DRAG LISTINGS DATE TIME Thurs 21 10:00pm Fri 22 8:00pm Mondays 10:00pm Tuesdays Wednesdays 10:00pm Wednesdays 10:30pm Wednesdays 10:00pm Wednesdays 10:00pm Thursdays 10:30pm Thursdays 10:00pm 1st & 3rd Fri 10:30pm 2nd & 4th Fri 10:00pm 2nd & 4th Fri 10:30pn Fridays 10:00pm Fridays 10:30pm Fridays 9:00pm Fridays 9:00pm Saturdays 10:30pm Saturdays 10:30pm Saturdays 10:00pm Saturdays 9:30pm 1st Saturday 9:30pm 1st Sunday 2:00pm 2nd Sunday 7:00pm 3rd Sunday 4:00pm 4th Sunday 4:00pm Sundays 8:30pm Sundays 7:00pm Sundays 10:30pm Sundays 10:00am

LOCATION Charlie’s The Van Buren Charlie’s BS West Club Volt Karamba Charlie’s Cruisin’ 7th Karamba Charlie’s Cruisin’ 7th The Rock Cruisin’ 7th Club Volt The Rock Plazma BS West Club Vlt Cruisin’ 7th The Rock Charlie’s Oz Bar Cruisin’ 7th Cruisin’ 7th Cruisin’ 7th Cruisin’ 7th Charlie’s BS West Karamba 2601 on Central

SHOW / PERFORMER(S) Sharon Needles Trixie Mattell - Now with Moving Parts Claudia B & Coco St. James - The Strip Factor The Next Big Star with Naomi St. James T Party hosted by Gia DeMilo Ariana Miller Show Nevaeh’s High Heels & Halos Wild Wednesday’s with Espressa Grande Urban Thursdays with Ruby Reynolds Piping Hot Thursdays with Piper M’Shay Olivia’s Garden Party Coco’s Charm School Nikki at Night with Nikki Knowles 4Some Revue with Miley, Gia, Piper & Luna Special Event Rotating Drag Shows New Times Best Drag Show Freaky Fridays with Celia Putty Elements - The Valley’s Top Drag Entertainers Volt Vixxxens with Naomi St. James Lady Christian’s Lady & the Tramps The Barbra Seville Show Pussy’s Patio Show Sinful Saturday Hosted by Sonja Jae Savage Excuse Our Beauty Revue Femmeology ft. Sssy, Phoenix, Dita & Taylor Sunday Funnies with Celia Putty Cruisin’ for a Cause Pussy LeHoot & Friends The Showgirl Follies Big Sexy Show Top 40 Sundays Adriana Galliano Show The Queens of Brunch

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Trixie Mattel: “Now with Moving Parts!” on Tour

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beautiful woman and skinny “ legend is coming to your city!” One of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s all-time favorite queens and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 3 is on tour again!

As a child, Brian Firkus wasn’t allowed to have a Barbie, so he became one. He famously quipped about his style, “Some people paint for the back row; I paint for the check cashing place down the street.” As Trixie Mattel, her stop signsize eyes, Michelin tire pink mouth, and enormous cotton candy wig can’t be missed.

Originally from Wisconsin, Firkus, now 28, Dropped out of the Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Chicago to compete in RPDR in 2015. Trixie placed sixth in the overall competition.

Trixie was eliminated in the fourth episode in a controversial upset, although she was brought back in episode eight.

Beyond traditional drag, Trixie Mattel is a folk song singing, zither

strumming, guitar playing songwriter and musician. Her second studio album, 2018’s “Two Birds” followed her 2017 debut “One Stone.” Firkus grew up with country music. His influences include Dolly Parton, June Carter Cash, Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash.

“I feel like country music isn’t written about us, but we’re the ones that it’s actually about,” he told Rolling Stone magazine discussing the genre’s correlation with the LGBT population.

More than other RPDR competitors who have released albums, Mattel is poised for real success in the industry. The day after her win aired on VH1, Mattel’s album “One Stone” dropped. That same night it hit Number 1 on iTunes.

Trixie brings her interactive show, music and self-deprecating wit (“I like my men like I like my coffee ... incapable of loving me back.”) to the Phoenix stage with this new tour.

Trixie Mattel is circumcised, contrary to what Pearl said.

Trixie Mattel “Now with Moving Parts” on Tour Friday, June 22, 8 p.m.

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Kesha & Mackelmore

Little Miss “Tik Tok” yells “Timber!” with her sexy ginger friend when they promote their recent albums in this collaborative stage show. You won’t wanna miss these two whiz kids of the music biz when they step off their adventure together in Phoenix on Wednesday, June 6 at the Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. Tickets available at TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000

Chicago & REO Speedwagon

It might be “elevator music” now for some of you youngsters, but back in the day these rockers were “lit.” Chicago was everywhere with “Saturday In The Park” and “25 or 6 to 4” while REO’s “Take It On the Run” to “Keep On Loving You” ruled the airwaves.

Catch some classic 70s rock on Sunday, June 17 at the Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. Tickets available at TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000. Tell ‘em you “... heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who ...”

cupcakKe

This racy rapper from the Windy City is anything but mild mannered. Her hyper-sexualized lyrics make songs like “Best Dick Sucker” and “Vagina” favorites with her fans. The video for “Duck Duck Goose” shows off an extensive collection of dildos. You can imagine how well this goes over with censors. She gets nasty on Sunday, June 17 at Pub Rock, 8005 E. Roosevelt in Scottsdale. Tix at PubRockLive.com

JUNE 2018 ION CONCERT CALENDAR DATE ARTIST 6 Kesha & Mackelmore 7 Maroon 5 7 Alan Parsons Project 8 Alan Parsons Project 9 The Yardbirds 12 Yanni 17 cupcakKe 17 Chicago, REO Speedwagon 20 Ziggy Marley 22 Puddle of Mudd 28 Vans Warped Tour

LOCATION Ak-Chin Pavilion - Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phx Fox Theatre - Tucson Celebrity Theatre - Phoenix Rialto Theatre - Tucson UofA Centennial Hall - Tucson Pub Rock - Scottsdale Ak-Chin Pavilion - Phx The Van Buren - Phoenix Marquee Theatre - Tempe Ak-Chin Pavilion - Phoenix

PHONE 800-745-3000 800-745-3000 520-547-3040 602-267-1600 877-987-6487 520-621-3341 PubRockLive.com 800-745-3000 800-745-3000 480-839-0707 800-745-3000

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Michael Carbonaro

Abracadabra! This handsome magician (and openly gay) prestidigitator is a Master of Disguise in his TV show, The Carbonaro Effect. He’s coming to Arizona!

Sahuarita: Sat. June 16, Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd. Tix: 520-297-7777 or go to DDCAZ. com • Scottsdale: Fri. June 29, Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd. Tix: 800-745-3000 or visit TicketMaster.com

Jeremy Piven

He got his big break as Ellen DeGeneres’ cousin, Spence on her sitcom before skyrocketing to the top as fast-talking Hollywood agent, weasel Ari Gold on Entourage. He takes on stand-up on Friday & Saturday, June 8-9 at StandUp Live in CityScape, 50 W. Washington in Phoenix. For tickets go to StandUpLive.com or call 480-719-6100

William Shatner

The 87-year-old Priceline Negotiator, Capt. James T. Kirk himself brings a galaxy of stories and yarns to entertain Trekkies about his career of singularly bad acting. Hopefully he’ll sing, too. Badly. Stay for a screening of The Wrath of Khan. Saturday, June 23 at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. in Phoenix. Visit TicketForce.com or call 866-726-3581

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Mary Poppins AZ B’way Theatre - Peoria Christopher Titus Tempe Improv Jesus Hopped the A Train Mesa Encore Theatre Jeremy Piven StandUp Live - Phoenix Eddie B Comerica Theatre - Phoenix Little Shop of Horrors Phoenix Theatre Kathleen Madigan Rialto Theatre - Tucson Kathleen Madigan Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale Michael Carbonaro Desert Diamond Casino - Sahuarita School of Rock ASU Gammage - Tempe Dita Von Teese Comerica Theatre - Phoenix Chris Gethard Tempe Improv Mo’Nique StandUp Live - Phoenix William Shatner Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix Michael Carbonaro Talking Stick Resort, Scottsale

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Good in the ‘Hood Hotel Artemis Starring: Jodi Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Jeff Godlbum, Zachary Quinto, Charlie Day Los Angeles, 2028.

Everything has finally gone to hell. The Nurse (Foster, Silence of the Lambs) runs a secret, members only hospital for criminals in what looks like the old BullocksWilshire department store. Using the no-nonsense efficiency of two other famous cinematic nurses, Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and Charlotte Diesel (High Anxiety), shit gets done. Why? “This hospital was built on two things: trust and rules.”

Let’s hope.

Expect outstanding performances by Brown (This Is Us) and Quinto (Star Trek franchise) as things blow up.

Opens June 8

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

From 1968-2001, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood on PBS starred the kindly, slightly doofy Fred Rogers.

He broadcast from

his modest “home” with hand puppets explaining things to children like death, assassination, divorce, and Civil Rights.

He also presented a radical idea: practice love and kindness. The beautiful documentary reveals more about a truly decent human being. You’ll never make fun of Mr. Rogers again.

Opens June 8

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum

Jurassic World was the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time. It was about genetically recreated dinosaurs flipping out and killing everyone in sight. This movie is different: genetically re-created dinosaurs go bananas and kill everything in sight— but this time with more dinosaurs than all the other Jurassic Park movies combined. We just hope adorable Nick Robinson (Love, Simon) escapes.

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Aural Fixation

by Peter Lora PeterWasTheWolf@Gmail.com

Janelle Monae

Dirty Computer

“Young, black, naked and free, naked on a limousine,” Monae sings over the electro-pop manifesto of “Crazy, Classic, Life.” Liberty and the pursuit of happiness threads the eclectic genre-play of Dirty Computer. The album opens with the vocal harmonies of the title track, penned with Beach Boy and songwriting legend Brian Wilson.

Monae amps up her p*ssy power, enlisting Grimes on the infectious “PYNK” and Zoe Kravitz on the guitar wailing of the Prince-esque duet, “Screwed.”

The presence of the Purple One is felt throughout. Before his passing, Monae consulted with him about the album’s contents. She picks up the purple baton on “Take A Byte,” and the “Let’s Go Crazy” progeny with “Americans,” plus the fuzzy, bass-laden, tongueclocking beat of “Make Me Feel.” Monae shines best because Prince possessed the idea of that a politically charged message can be packed into a song that defiantly keeps a party going.

Available Now

Beach House 7 For a decadeplus, this Baltimore duo seemed to be at the brink of something

bigger, grander, and reaching their potential. After their 2008 debut Devotion, members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally honed in and perfected a formula for their trilogy of cult favorite albums Teen Dream, Myths, Depression Cherry, better suited for insomniac nights than festival stages. The formula failed with 2017’s Thank Your Lucky Stars, adding to the idea that they’d met the fate of other contemporary indie darlings.

7 finds the band reinvigorated and retooled, beginning with the ear-grabbing drums of “Dark Spring,” a rare, up-tempo tune for them. The hallmarks of a Beach House record are all here: Legrand’s haunting, androgyne vocals and the ear worm choruses. Lead single “Lemon Glow” seems to hint at, then slice ‘n’ dice the sounds of their most popular song, “Norway.” “L’innconue,” “Drunk in LA” and “Black Car” all build to unprecedented grandeur. “Dive” captures the band’s blossoming, beginning with wall-to-wall synths transforming into a joyful, raucous noise.

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Phantogram

THE DL SONGS TO DOWNLOAD ARTIST - SONG Phantogram – “Someday” Mykki Blanco – “Ace Bougie Chick” Lykke Li – “Utopia” Christina Aguilera – ‘Accelerate” Disclosure – “Ultimatum” Mitski – “Geyser” Christine & The Queens – “Girlfriend” Ssion – “Comeback” Courtney Barnett – “City Looks Pretty” DJ Koze – “Pick Up” June 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 57

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It’s All Relative S

ome families are rich and famous.

Some aren’t. Though circumstances may differ, the ties that bind are often the same—if not a little complex. Here we have two radically different families.

Can you relate?

The Windsors

2016-2018

The last grains of rice have been swept up from last month’s royal wedding of Prince Harry to his American bride Meghan Markel—maybe you heard about it.

A brilliant (if exaggerated) tabloid-style primer about that madcap gang in Buckingham Palace is the British send up. Don’t confuse this title with the boring documentary of the same name; this is a hybrid situational comedy combined with the schlock of a bad soap opera. Star crossed and jealous lovers, a wicked step-mother, black sheep, heroes and scoundrels—they’re all here.

Stand outs include the throne-hopeful, chain-smoking, hag-like Camilla who believes that the public is ready for a queen with “the full, magnificent mammaries of a macromastic Milking Shorthorn.” Like her. The scenestealing, vacuous, goldbricking Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie occupy their time developing a Tindr-like

app for single aristocrats. Even Trump pays a visit.

The Windsors may not be for everyone, but even if you’re not keen on our cousins across the Pond, it’s still a jolly romp on the telly.

Available now on Netflix

Vida

2018

Far from the castles of England, a cast of unknowns brings their own brand of family drama and gossip down to the streets and barrio of East LA in this engrossing story about estranged sisters, Lyn and Emma, who are forced to reunite when their mother, Vida, suddenly dies. As the sisters reconnect with their past, learning secrets and hard truths about family, friends, trust, who you’re supposed to love, and whom you choose to love.

We don’t want to give too much away, but despite (or because) of some telenovela moments, the riveting (and often very sexually charged) storyline coupled with good acting makes this worth watching for Gringos y Chicanos alike, although some of the Spanglish seems a bit over the top.

Kudos to STARZ for their honest pursuit of alternative lifestyle storylines in addition to the casting of a non-binary actor Ser Anzoategui.

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2013, with locations in Goodyear and Surprise. They’re a welcome addition to Central Phoenix. Many diners have their favorite “go-to” Vietnamese restaurant (I’ve heard heated arguments erupt over “the best pho is at ...” Do I know? No. But I will say that I’m fond of the “unabashedly inauthentic” SoSoba on Roosevelt Row). You’ll agree that PT Noodles has something on the menu to suit just about everyone.

doubt many tears were shed when the dismal Kyoto Bowl (store #3) on 7th Avenue and Camelback Road closed. (Did you know? Did anyone ever even notice when they were open? It was roundly hated; their endless, bad reviews are among the more entertaining reads on Yelp.)

As par for the course with most Asian restaurants, you order by the item number on the menu. (Say the dish’s name and you’ll often get a blank look.

We did.) So we started with #4, Crispy Egg Roll with Shrimp, $8.99. You’ll get six tender crustaceans with basil in a wrapper, served with sweet and sour sauce.

The space didn’t stay shuttered up for long. After a thoughtful, sleek, chic, tastefully modern remodel, the space reopened up a couple of months ago as PT Noodles Vietnamese Restaurant.

It’s spacious, clean, even leaning towards “upscale” in appearance in my book, but with great prices. It no longer has plastic letters spelling out the menu behind the cashier, above the kitchen window, like the last tenant did. You’re welcomed, seated, brought a proper menu, and water. Ready to order? No waiting to flag your server down. A doorbell-like “service button” is installed on the table if you need anything. They’re pretty snappy, too.

The good-looking staff is pleasant, enthusiastic and welcoming.

(We noticed a very handsome manager, incidentally. Oh, yes!)

Or the #1C brings a pair of Spring Rolls with Shrimp in rice paper with lettuce, rice vermicelli, and cilantro served with peanut sauce. Traditional, no real surprise here, but a cool, crisp summer treat. $4.49. Choose grilled sausage, shrimp & pork, grilled pork, chicken or beef, tofu to suit your palate.

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of Vietnamese barbecue pepper the menu. #17B PT BBQ includes a thin, bone-in pork shop, several BBQ shrimp. The curious side of ground shrimp (almost like a very mild sausage, and not fishy) wrapped in a fried bean curd skin, almost resembling an Asian burrito of sorts, was so-so, but didn’t spoil the entrée. $11.99 Looking for something hearty? Don’t pass up #17M, Ribeye Steak & Egg. A tender, succulent helping of beef is diced, and wok fried with a rich, beefy glaze and served piping hot on a cast iron plate with a freshly fried egg for $12.99 We suspect this isn’t an authentically Vietnamese dish, but we’re willing to bend a few rules for item #10A, Orange Chicken served with Jasmine Rice $9.49. You’ll like this traditional Chinese restaurant favorite. Lightly breaded, tender, juicy, extraordinarily large chunks of all-white breast meat, lightly doused with a sugary sauce is bound to be

with everyone, especially the picky eater at your table. This is also a daily lunch special.

You can’t pass up pho, a newcomer in Vietnamese cuisine, originating in just the early 20th century, surprisingly.

PT Noodle’s tasty Chicken Pho includes requisite rice noodles plus bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, jalapeño, topped with green onions and cilantro all served in a light, seasoned chicken broth. A generous bowl is $10.99. Other Pho can be ordered with rare steak, brisket, meatball, shrimp, seafood or a combo. Will this be your favorite pho?

Cambodian and Hot & Spicy Noodle Soups are also available.

Banh Mi sandwiches, curries and fried rice are also available. Don’t overlook their wide array of about a dozen delicious, exotic teas and smoothies with boba.

Showman P.T. Barnum said, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” We’re suckers for PT Noodles. Wonder if they’re related?

PT Noodles 702 W. Camelback Rd. 602-358-7037 Plus locations in Surprise & Goodyear PTNoodles.com

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“Give ‘em a glove!”

Burlesque queen Dita Von Teese takes it all off for Phoenix fans.

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he sultry and beguiling beauty of the stage’s burlesque siren, Dita Von Teese, captivates audiences around the world.

Born in 1972, Heather Renée Sweet of Rockford, Michigan, bought some elegant lingerie, put on some lipstick and went on to learn the fine art of the ecdysiast, teasing her audiences from the footlights.

An acclaimed beauty recalling vintage Hollywood glamour, Dita appears annually on “Best Dressed” lists. Her 2015 book,Your Beauty Mark: the Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour” exposes secrets, tips, and a rare glimpse into her world. She travels with no less than nine different shades of lipstick and features up to 300,000 custom-cut Swarovski crystals for her show.

Miss Von Teese revealed everything (well, almost!) to ION Arizona in a candid conversation.

no-nonsense, I get up in the morning, put on my workout wear for crossfit at the gym, come home, and go to work. I’m not sitting around eating bon-bons all day acting like my stage image.

ION: What are you wearing right now?

Dita: I have a Catherine D’lish dressing gown on. I’m on tour and like to lounge around the hotel all day.

It’s a nice negligée.

It’s comfortably glamorous.

ION: Name three things you can’t live without.

Dita Von Teese: There’s a lot of things I can’t live without. (pauses) I can’t imagine my life without red lipstick, I’d have to say—MAC Ruby Woo is a constant favorite. My cat, Aleister—my cat is a big Instagram sensation. He’s a Devonshire Rex—he’s very childlike. And it’s hard to imagine living without that giant martini glass—it’s been around the world with me. (laughs)

ION: I read that you live exactly like Dita Von Teese 24 hours a day.

You never “slum”— even around the house.

Dita: I don’t have an alter ego—two different characters, like Beyoncé has ‘Sacha Fierce’ as her stage ego. I certainly don’t lounge around in my stage costumes and a full face of makeup, but I don’t have an alternate jeans wardrobe or anything like that, either. Everything I have is authentic. Everything I have is just me; I’m a businesswoman, I’m

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ION: What is something you wish people knew about you that might surprise them?

Dita: Gosh! I don’t really think about what people think of me. That’s a difficult question. I think, “Oh, I’ve written everything in my book.” I’ll do another book and maybe one day when I’m old I’ll write a book that has all the really good stuff in it. I don’t really want people to know that much more about me. (laughs) ION: If you weren’t “Dita Von Teese” what do you think you’d be doing today?

Dita: I love fantasy and glamour, creating otherworldly scenarios—maybe I’d be a stylist. I did a photoshoot for Vanity Fair and there was this amazing lady there just to give her opinion on everything: “No, not that earring, this earring. Not that pose, this pose” ... I’d be good at being an aesthetic control freak behind the camera or off-stage, directing.

ION: Tell us about your record album you released in February.

Dita: I was approached by French artist, Sébastien Tellier, about doing an album.

I told him I wasn’t a singer, and he said, “This album wouldn’t really work with a singer. I need someone who’s in touch with sensuality and beauty. Being, just not doing.” I was reluctant because I knew that some people would say, “Don’t quit your day job.” But I made the record and some people seem to be enjoying it.

ION: Is there something you say to yourself before you walk out the door or on stage? A motto, or mantra?

Dita: I can’t think of anything that I say to myself all the time, but I am kind of famous for something that I said that’s a bit of a constant in my life: “You can be a juicy, ripe peach and there will still be someone who doesn’t like peaches.” Whatever you do, whatever you go on to do, we’ve heard it all before. It’s constant. You can’t listen to people. There’s always going to be someone who doesn’t like it, and there’s going to be someone who thinks it’s the best. I try to remind myself of that. Any time I get criticized one way or another—which throughout my life I have, like most people have—I stay true to that thought.

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ION: You’ve made a career out of being different. What is your advice to our LGBT readers about being different?

Dita: I always think about people who came before me that made it possible for me to do what I do. We’re living in a really amazing time Not everywhere—but a lot of places now where people are very free. People are more accepting of each other.

I like it that the LGBT community is being represented in media. People are able to feel proud.

There’s still a way to go, fighting for equality. Little boys are free to dress in drag because they like it. It’s an incredible time to witness this. I look forward to seeing how much farther and where it can go.

ION: What will we see you doing in, say, 25 years or so?

Dita: My first thought was, “What was I doing 25 years ago?” It seems like so much time has passed! Let’s see ... I’ll be 70 years old. I’d love to be directing a show similar to the one I’m doing. I’d love to be keeping burlesque dancers in order, see a bunch of girls doing my act, and keep them on their toes.

Spend more time at home, cooking, (I’m an excellent cook; my beauty book was supposed to be a cookbook, but I changed my mind) and doing things that don’t involve work.

ION: Tell us about your stage show.

Dita: It’s the most extravagant show yet; I’ve chosen my favorite burlesque

performers from all over the world: Australia, Chicago, New York, Puerto Rico, Poland, and put together a cast that represents different types of beauty and diversity in many forms— different ages, ethnicities, body shapes. I’ve picked people—I think—who can change people’s minds about what burlesque is and can be. It’s as inclusive as possible. We have a big LGBTQ following with just as many boys as girls in our show. Of course, it’s also a wild, raucous night of show business. You’ve never seen more rhinestones and feathers before in your life.

ION: It’s going to be hot here.

Are you ready?

Dita: I’m very excited! I’ve been fighting to come to Phoenix for a long time. I lived in Phoenix for two years when I was eight or nine. I remember that I went to Moon Mountain Elementary School. I still haven’t gotten over the heat.

ION: If you were a superhero, what would your super power be?

Dita: I would blind all the bad guys with my Swarovski crystals.

Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe reveals everything on Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. in Phoenix.

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Singer, songwriter and performer David Hernandez is a Phoenix native who now calls Los Angeles home. A popular performer, his talents have been showcased all over the world, including singing for President Barack Obama and our troops overseas. We’re excited to have David sing for our friends and guests at the ION Arizona Sexiest Bartender Contest, Sunday, June 3.

See ad on page 12 for details.

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Stacy’s @ Melrose Karaoke (W)

Club Volt Flesh (W)

Dick’s Cabaret Amature Night (W)

The Cash Free Dance Lessons (W)

Bar 1 Karaoke (W)

BS West Industry Night (W)

Charlie’s The Strip Factor (W)

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

Los Diablos Tuesday Trivia (W)

Bar 1 Karaoke (W)

Charlies Totally 80’s Party

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Bliss/ Rebar Taco Tuesday Trivia (W)

Los Diablos Tuesday Trivia (W)

The Cash Free Dance Lessons (W)

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TUESDAY

Plazma Freaky Friday (W)

The Cash Dance Party (W)

Dick’s Cabaret WTF Wednesday (W)

Karamba Britney Night

The Womack Throwback to Apollos

Nearly Naked Theater The Submission

The Rock Battle of the Bitches

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Dick’s Cabaret Customer Appreciation

Club Volt Face Savannah (W)

Plazma Sinful Studs (W)

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Charlie’s Neon Body Paint Party

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The Anvil Pup Night

Cruisin’ 7th Olivia’s Garden Party (W)

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OZ Bar Bingo (W)

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Roosevelt Row First Friday Charlie’s Splash Bash Kickoff Party

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Club Volt T Party (W)

Film Bar The Greatest Showman

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Club Volt RPDR viewing (W)

The Rock Undie Night with Chris (W)

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OZ Bar Bingo (W)

BS West The Studs of Scottsdale (W)

Karamba 90’s Show

Plazma Sinful Studs (W)

Club Volt T Party (W)

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Film Bar Mean Girls

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Bliss/ Rebar Happy Hour All Day (W)

Tempe Center for the Arts Miss Gay America

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FEZ $5 Big Margaritas (W)

2601 On Central Big Gay Brunch (W)

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Stacy’s @ Melrose Karaoke (W)

Charlies Sunday Funday

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OZ Bar Trivia Night (W)

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

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Bliss/ Rebar Happy Hour All Day (W)

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Sexiest Bartender Feat. David Hernandez

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FOUND:RE RE:VIVE Saturdays

The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)

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The Anvil Flagging Party

The Cash Glow in the Dark Party

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Talking Stick Resort Arena Phx Mercury Pride Night

Karamba Skin Tight Beach Party

FOUND:RE RE:VIVE Saturdays

The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)

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PHOENIX FRIDAY SATURDAY

2601 on Central

SUNDAY

FLIGHT FRIDAY’S ALL DAY All flights $10

BRUNCH 10am-2pm $10 bubbles Reverse HH 2pm-6pm

BRUNCH 10am-2pm $10 bubbles Reverse HH 2pm-6pm

Anvil

DIRTY DADDY DANCERS 10pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

WILD MEN of the WEST 7:30pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

BEER BUST $3 Pitchers All Day HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

Bar 1

HH 10am-7pm

$2.25 Domestic Bottles 7pm-9pm

$1.50 Bud Light Drafts $2 Canned Beer

HH $4 Well & Beer $2 OFF Apps/GlassWine/Prem.Spirits

Brunch Specials 10a-3p $12 Bubbly $5 Bloodys/Sangria

$12 Bubbly, $5 Bloodys 10a-3p 1/2 OFF Cock. 2-7pm KARAOKE 9p

Elements Show 10:30pm $5 ABSOLUT All Night

2-4-1 All Day/All Night Go-Go Boys, Extended Patios VIP

Sunday Funday KARAOKE 10p $2 Miller - $3 Marys & Mimosas

2-4-1 Well / Dom 8am-2pm $2.50 Miller Products

2-4-1 Well / Dom 8am-2pm $2.50 Bud Products

Happy Hour All Day JAZZ w/ Kenny Thames 7pm

The Cash

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm $1 Drafts 8-10pm $5 Long Isl 10-cl

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm DJ Delicious 9pm

HH $3 Well & Dom ALL DAY KARAOKE 8pm

Charlie’s

$3 Pitch/2-4-1 Well-Dom 2-7pm $1 Draft 10pm-Mid

2-4-1 Well/Dom Noon-7pm

Super Happy Hour 4-7pm $3 Pitch / $3 Lng Island Open-Cl

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Olivia & Nikki 10:30pm

Dirty Daddy Dancers 4:30pm Lady Christian 10:30pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-4pm TS Dancers 10pm

2-4-1 VIP & 50% off Cover 7-10pm

Off the Hook Tons of Prizes & Giveaways

2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances

HH 3:30-6:30pm & 11pm-Close $2 OFF Apps / Well / Wine / Beer

$4 & $5 Big Brunch Drinks 10a-3p HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

$4 & $5 Big Brunch Drinks 10a-3p HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

Karamba

Vaquero Fridays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks

Top 40 Saturdays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks

Top 40 Sundays Adriana Show $3 Pitchers Beer Bust

Los Diablos

Finally Friday HH 3pm-7pm WILD MEN of the WEST 9:30pm

HH All Day Pitcher Specials

Broadway Brunch 11am-2pm HH All Day KARAOKE 2pm-7pm

Oz Bar

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf Darts 2pm KARAOKE 9pm-Cl

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Bingo 1p

Plazma

$3 Well & Dom Until 8pm $4 3 Olives & $3 Fireball Shots

HH $3 Well/Dom Btl/Drft 12/8pm All Male Revue 10pm

Beer Bust until 7p $3.50 Dom Pitch KARAOKE 8pm-Cl 2-4-1 $3 Shots

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm

2-4-1 11a-7p KARAOKE 9p Barbra Seville Show10p

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom. 11am-cl

HH 4-8pm $2 Rolling Rock $4.50 Pinnacle Flavors & Firball 8pm-Cl

HH 4-8pm $2 Rolling Rock $4.50 Pinnacle Flavors & Firball 8pm-Cl

$1.50 Rolling Rock & Well open -7pm 7-10 $1 Wells & Rolling Rock

Bliss/ReBar

BS West Bunkhouse

Cruisin’ 7th

Dick’s Cabaret FEZ

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Live Music on the Patio Tom Walbank 7p DJ Dirtyverbs 10p

Free Dance Party 10pm DJs Sid the Kid, BOBFelix & More!

Flawless Fridays with China Collins

Saturday Night Starrletts with Janee Starr

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THURSDAY

Mule Monday ALL DAY $10 mule flights

Taco/Tequila Tues ALL DAY 50% off Tacos

WINE WED All Day $20 Bottle of house Red/White w/ App

THIRSTY THURS All Day HH from open to close

Beards, boxers & Briefs $1 OFF HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

$2 Miller High Life & well vodka cocktails 8pm-close

2-4-1 WELL 8pm-close HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

KARAOKE 9pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

$1.50 Bud Light Drafts, $5.25 Martinis

KARAOKE 9pm $2.75 well, dom bottle & drft

$6 Huge Long Islands

2-4-1 U-Call-It 10am-2am (except shots & pitchers) $4 Bellinis

HH ALL DAY $4 Well & Beer $2 OFF Apps/GlassWine/Prem.Spirits

$3 OFF Toco Platters $5 Margaritas TRIVIA 6:30p $4 Drafts

20% OFF ENTIRE BILL (excludes discounted items)

$20 Any wine bottle $15 Any wine bottle w/ food purchase

1/2 Price Drinks

Next Big Star 9:30pm $3 Coors Light / $5 3 Olives Vodka

2-4-1 All Day / All Night Go-Go Boys - A Valley Tradition VIP

WMW X-Posed 10pm with Aimee $3 Miller Lite / $6 Titos

HH 2-4-1 Well / Dom 8am-2pm

HH 2-4-1 Well / Dom 8am-2pm

HH 8am-2pm | $4.50 Fireball( All Day) KARAOKE 9pm $3.75 L.I.

HH 2-4-1 Well / Dom 8am-2pm Underwear Night WMW $1 Off

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm Dance Lessons 7:30pm

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm KARAOKE 2-4-1 Well 8pm

HH $3 Well & Dom ALL DAY 2-4-1 Well & Dom 10pm-close

Underwear Party 8pm-Cl 50% off w/ your Pants Off $3 D.Edy.

2-4-1 Open to Close KARAOKE 9:30pm

$3 Dom Pitcher / $3 Finlandia 8pm-Close

2-4-1 All Cocktails & Beer Open-Close

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm TS Dancers 10pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Espressa Grande Show 10pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Wild Men of the West 10:30pm

2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances

Amateur Night Starts at 10pm

WTF Wednedays $5 Cover and almost everything else!

Thirsty Thursday $5 Cover!

With coupon on our website

$5 BIG Margaritas ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

$5 Classic Martinis ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

$2 OFF Glasses of wine 50% OFF Bottles of wine

$5 BIG Signature Cocktails G Spot / O Spot / B Spot/ A Spot

Cumbia Night $3 Pitchers Karime Show

Urban Thursdays Ruby Show $3 Pitcher $3 Drinks

Taco Tuesdays Trivia 7pm9pm $5 Marg & Mex Beer

Buy 1 get 1 for $1 Well & Dom. KARAOKE 7pm-12

Live Entertainment HH 3pm-7pm Buy 1 get 1 for $1 Well & Dom.

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Trivia Night 9pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf Poker 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Poker 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm

HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic

HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic 9pm-Close

2-4-1 4-8pm Sinful Studs 9pm-Mid

HH 2-4-1 ALL DAY Beautiful Losers Comedy SHow

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm Underwear Night

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm

KARAOKE 9pm-Close HH All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock

HH All Day $5 Martinis All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock

2-4-1 All Day Live DJ

HH 4-8pm Live DJ $1.50 Rolling Rock & Well 8-mid

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Viva La Diva Show with Diva

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PHOENIX Address

1. 2601 on Central

Phone

2601 N. Central Ave.

Coming Soon!

2. Anvil

2424 E. Thomas Rd.

(602) 334-1462

3. Aqua

1730 E McDowell Rd.

(602) 253-0689

4. Bar 1

3702 N. 16th St.

(602) 266-9001

5. Bliss/ReBar

901 N. 4th St.

(602) 795-1792

6. Boycott Bar

4301 N 7th Ave.

(602) 515-3667

7. BS West

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

(480) 945-9028

8. Bunkhouse

4428 N 7th Ave.

(602) 200-9154

9. The Cash

2140 E McDowell Rd.

(602) 244-9943

10. Charlie’s

727 W. Camelback Rd.

(602) 265-0224

11. Club Volt

3108 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 244-1465

12. Cruisn’ 7th

3702 N. 7th St.

(602) 212-9888

13. Dick’s Cabaret

3432 E. Illini Rd.

(602) 274-DICK

14. FEZ

105 W. Portland St

(602) 287-8700

15. Flex Spas Phoenix

1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy.

(602) 271-9011

16. Hula’s Modern Tiki

4700 N Central Ave # 122

(602) 265-8454

17. Karamba

1724 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 254-0231

18. Kobalt

3110 N Central Ave. Park Central (602) 264-5307

19. Los Diablos

1028 E Indian School Rd.

(602) 795-7881 x

20. NuTowne Saloon

5002 E Van Buren St.

21. OZ Bar

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd.

(602) 242-5114

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22. Paris Night Club

4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

23. Plazma

1560 E Osborn Rd.

24. The Rock

(602) 267-9959 (602) 358-9091

(602) 266-0477

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4129 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 248-8559 x

25. Stacy’s @ Melrose

4343 N 7th Ave.

TUCSON Address

26. Hotel Congress

(602) 264-1700 Phone

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311 E Congress St., Tucson

(520) 622-8848

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27. IBTs

616 N 4th Ave, Tucson

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Dear Miss Tiger,

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fter every PRIDE I can count on my mailbox being filled with all sorts of fuckery. While many are making memories, others see PRIDE as usual bar night bullshit ... but on a larger scale. This month’s Favorite Bitch® is all about street clean-up after a parade!

Dear Miss Tiger, I’m in the closet, and saw my straight co-workers at PRIDE. I got really drunk and felt up my manager’s package. As a result, I ended up having to come out. Everybody said they had known all along that I’m gay. I’m really surprised! Do straight people have incredibly good gaydar?

— Keith Dear Maybe It Was The Way You Deep Throat The Straw On Your McDonald’s Sweet Tea During Lunch Break That Gave You Away, Bitch, please! You’re grabbin’ dick like it’s a Super Bowl Trophy and you got the nerve to blame it on straight folks having gaydar??? NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, Wondering if you think 12 inches is too much cock?

My girlfriend got drunk during PRIDE and ‘accidentally’ knocked me off the float. I don’t know whether she did it on purpose or not, but I had to go home alone while she stayed and partied.

— Lisa Dear Did Baby Jane Run Over Blanche’s Legs By Accident?

Hmmm … looks like ya both had your legs elevated that evening!

Dear Miss Tiger, I bottomed in a bathroom stall at a PRIDE party. Am I a ‘ho?

— Shawn Dear Some ‘Hoes Ain’t Worth Dirtying The Sheets … Nor A Breakfast At Denny’s, And you one of ‘em, Babycakes! In the words of my grandmommy …. “Get a roooooom!”

P.S. (Even if it’s one that rents per every 15 minutes)

THE MISS TIGER SHOW EVERY SUNDAY AT NOON Visit MissTiger.com for show details

— Future Size Queen Dear Not For Your Soon-To-Be-WornOut-Chocha, P.S. 12 inches of anaconda is like Manhattan real estate: TOO MUCH per square foot!

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¡ i, ai, ai! Summer’s on it’s way, and things got muy caliente mighty early on Cinco de Mayo at Barbra Seville’s Annual Salsa Challenge at Karamba.

Competition was fierce, (snap!) girlfriends!

The dance floor was on fire when that swoon-o-licious Karloz Turbay did the cha-cha with fabulous Nikki Knowles. (A) Karloz, you can teach me the Lambada (the Forbidden Dance!) any time you want to, querido!

Multi-title holder including Mr. Gay Arizona USofA, former Mister Phoenix Pride Geo and his blondie boyfriend Christian DeMichael were on hand pouring on the hot pepper picante sauce on behalf of Miss Gay America Arizona. (B) Mister and Miss Phoenix Pride’s King Carrington Hall-Dubois (who looks surprisingly like that nice Daniel Eckstrom) and Queen Mya 92

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McKenzie wore over $13 million worth of real, genuine diamonds from jewelers Black, Starr & Frost on their heads. (C) I know!

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Now ... let me take you on a trip down Ladyboy Lane ... I remember it like it was eight years ago. Back in 2010 a shy, sweet, unassuming busboy D with nothing but a drawerful of mascara and a dream worked at a bar called Forbidden. People laughed. They said, “You don’t know how to tuck!” and “You’ll never be a drag queen!” But you know what? He practiced walking in high heels

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and lip synching to Lady Gaga songs, and putting on more trampy makeup.

Now, that same, darling, little boy with a heart full of hope and a brassiere full of bird seed performs on stage at 9 p.m. every Tuesday night at Stacy’s at Melrose with other outré countercultural renegades of drag in a quirky variety show called “The Queer Agenda.” Do you know who that boy is, gentle readers? Nathan Gilligan. He’s also

that madcap—and very hairy—Carnita Asada. (D) No cover, and, no, I wasn’t paid for this shameless testimonial. But I should’ve been.

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This is a lesson in evolution. You can be anything you want to be! Just ask Nathan!

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Precious Devon Reismiller nearly wet his pants when he was accosted by heapin’ helpin’ o’ talent Jonny Noir at one show. (E) Can’t imagine why.

Bartenders Ron Rogers and Jake Robert (F) (whom I have a crush on) laughed at the antics of zany (G) Anita Newhart (who’s no relation to comedian Bob Newhart, pictured.)

By comparison, things at the Ignition Brunch at 2601 on Central seemed shockingly normal. But it looks like tasty little Brian West got carried away. Literally. By Brett Larkin.

(H) Hey, there’s not “to go” at a buffet, buster!

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he excitement builds as we approach the Summer Solstice, occurring on June 21 at precisely 3:07 a.m. marking the first day of summer. This is the longest day in terms of daylight. Make hay while the sun shines; in other words, keep busy. June 26 ushers in Mars Retrograde for the first time since 2003. The Warrior is irritable, so keep your anger in check. Look for healthy outlets like shopping, or cleaning out the junk drawer.

You might face a Battle of the Wills with someone, but fight for your principles. Take action! Speak out! Urge the masses onward!

This lasts until August 27.

ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 Mars gives you a competitive edge, instead of just screwing everything up, as Mars is wont to do. (Don’t enter into any contests, just to make sure.) You’re one to watch out for. Be persuasive otherwise you’ll come across as antagonistic. Use your charm.

TAURUS April. 21 - May 20 Coincidences abounding! All favorable for you. Even Mars can’t screw those up.

Distribute your attention evenly, however, and don’t ignore an opportunity that comes up, but you better be confident about it.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Express your freedom. Tell the world to let go of their pre-conceived notions about who you are. (Who are you, exactly? Show us!) Birthday Gemmys receive the key to something allowing them to emerge as something special. Like a mermaid. Or a unicorn. Or a sphinx. Do it!

CANCER June 22 - July 22 Things don’t need to be complicated.

And not even Mars can mess things up.

A carefree attitude makes it very hard to get in trouble. If it’s your birthday, take this opportunity to do something unorthodox.

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LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 Mars has you feeling randy with a voracious appetite in the bedroom. Or anywhere else.

You’re charm factor increases and you’re extra-popular, but don’t get carried away.

Don’t tempt fate.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 Everything happens fast, fast, fast. Changes at home and work. All around you. Be quick with decisions; they all magically work out— just don’t lose your cool with others. (That’s Mars meddling.)

LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 It’s a month that’s all about negotiations.

Time to bargain, buy and sell because you’re mind is sharp. Careful! Don’t start any arguments, because you won’t win them. Guaranteed. Stupid Mars.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 You want something. And you want it bad.

Time to examine changes around you. Be tolerant with bullshitters, and don’t make any rash decisions. Watch your wallet.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 It’s hard to focus, and you’re temper is apt to flare up. (Yep. Mars at work.) Take a deep breath. Step back. Listen to what others are saying and think, “What would Oprah do?”

CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 You don’t always get your way this month.

Bossy people are all up in your business.

You feel restricted (and we know you hate that.) After the 20th you have more freedom and try something new.

AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 You’re all about non-conformity. Mars Retrograde kicks off in your domain. You’re unconventional ways will overcome any pesky problems Mars tries to start with you.

PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 Events, parties, celebrations ... it doesn’t end! This benefits you. You’re hustle is strong, especially at work. In an unusual twist, and corny as it sounds, a dream comes true. Seriously.