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Local ‘alien’ Luna Aura is lighting up the local music scene with her unique brand of electro-pop. Now she’s going national with a tour, bound to make her star explode.

If You Can’t Stand the Heat…

If you can’t stand the heat, stay away from this story. We’ve scoured the Valley for the spiciest and most intense dishes so you can fully embrace the heat this summer.

Delivery Wars

We pitted four of the most popular food delivery services against each other to see who reigns supreme, and we didn’t even have to put on pants to do it.

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Arizona Diamondbacks announcer Chuck Drago has been called the “Voice of God,” but that doesn’t mean his vocal work is flawless. He’s had his fair share of flubs, as he explains. on the cover: Luna Aura

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Summer movie recommendations you’ll want to see • Coming Attractions • Our critics grade summer releases

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THE HIGHROLLER

Live music calendar • Hunter Hayes travels for a cause • Imagine Dragons spit fire • Dashboard Confessional • English Beat is still beating • Sublime with Rome • Rob Thomas on bad influences

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Circle of Friends Tour feat. Gin Blossons, Fastball, The Rembrandts

JULY 3 The Gin Blossoms formed in the ‘80s in Tempe and went on to become a smash hit of the ‘90s. Producing mega hits like “Hey Jealousy,” the Gin Blossoms took the music world by storm. When a band member committed suicide in the ‘90s, the band broke up shortly after. Luckily, they reunited in 2002 and have produced two albums since. Hear their latest music as they bring their poprock sound to the stage. Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, 800.843.3678, fortmcdowellcasino.com

26th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk

JULY 9 A 40-year tradition, the ArtWalk is a Scottsdale summer staple. Proceed at your own pace as you wander into galleries that capture your fancy, stroll around the area and take a look at the dramatic statues, bubbling fountains, tree-covered courtyards, famed restaurants and more. Horse-drawn carriage and trolley rides are available. See multiple art galleries all in one location for the perfect date night. Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480.421.1004, experiencescottsdale.com

airwaves as the host of a hilarious morning show, but D.L. Hughley is best known for sharing his thoughts and quips about life in America, pop culture and politics. He talks about love, marriage, dating and fatherhood—you know, the all-tooreal topics that make for some laughout-loud bits. Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.6100,standuplive.com

Lady Antebellum w/Sam Hunt, Hunter Hayes JULY 11 Country trio Lady Antebellum storms the stage this summer to belt out hits from their album, 747. Lady Antebellum is known for up-tempo country hits like “Bartender” and songs that will make you reflect on your love life like “Damn You Seventeen.” Sam Hunt and Hunter Hayes will open for the trio in what is sure to be a can’t-miss event for country fans. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.7200, ak-chinpavilion.com

Rob Thomas

JULY 9 The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist brings new hits to the stage this summer. Rob Thomas released a new single in May, “Trust You,” and is working on a new album set to debut late this summer. It will be his first album since the widely-popular Cradlesong in 2009. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com

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JULY 10 THROUGH 12 This guy has made quite an impression on the world of comedy. You can hear him on the New York

The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson JULY 11 The End Times Tour combines some

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heavy hitters with The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson. Moving away from the punk roots of many of their alt-rock contemporaries, The Smashing Pumpkins have a diverse, densely layered and guitar-heavy sound, containing elements of gothic rock, heavy metal, dream pop, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, shoegaze and electronica. Marilyn Manson, the “Pale Emperor,” has been spooking parents and music fans since the ‘90s. Can you handle all of this edge in one night? Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com

Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional

JULY 12 Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional are joining forces on a summer tour making its way to Comerica Theatre in Downtown Phoenix. Third Eye Blind blew up in 1997 with the six-times-platinum self-titled debut that spawned three massive pop hits—”Semi-Charmed Life,” “How’s It Going To Be” and “Jumper.” They haven’t released an album since 2009’s Ursa Major, so it’s safe to go into the concert expecting a greatest hits approach. Dashboard Confessional isn’t quite as mainstream but has a slew of alternative hits you might recognize from the radio. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com

Pauly Shore

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director Pauly Shore got his start when his MTV show, “Totally Pauly,” hit the air in 1990. Since then he has had a gob of movie roles and comedy albums with varying reception. Now, hear his hilarity about life and everything he has encountered in his time touring on the road. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, tempe. improv.com

Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market

JULY 17 THROUGH 18 Have you ever watched “American Pickers” and wished you could do that? Well, here’s your chance! If you love rusty, chippy, peely, vintage, repurposed, and handmade treasures, head out to the Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market in Peoria this month. It’s basically Pinterest in real life! Park West Mall, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria, 623.877.9771, shopparkwest.com

Summer Maricopa County Home & Garden Show

JULY 17 THOUGH 19 Got an improvement project you’ve been waiting to do? This is your chance to get some inspiration! You can browse through the booths of different exhibitors and find the perfect one to help with your home improvement idea. Bring a pen and paper and take some notes at this event that’ll have your home and garden looking like that of a pro! University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7101, universityofphoenixstadium.com

George Lopez

JULY 18 This guy brings self-deprecating humor to a whole new level. George Lopez, famous for telling stories about his childhood and growing up in America with a very Latino family, makes for a night of hilarity at Celebrity Theatre. Buy your tickets to watch Lopez’s comedic genius this month! Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602. 267.1600, celebritytheatre.com

Real, Wild & Woody Beer Festival

JULY 18 Summer in Arizona will make you ache for an ice-cold beer. This event allows you to sample all of the brews you’ve been meaning to while staying cool. On tap from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, the intimate, oneof-a-kind, small-scale celebration for the true craft brew connoisseur will once again welcome fresh flavors and seasonal specialties from more than 60 WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

small and large breweries from across the state and beyond. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.262.6225, phoenixconventioncenter.com

9th Annual Christmas in July

JULY 18 Who doesn’t want to pretend it’s December right now? Visitors of the 9th Annual Christmas in July will enjoy a fun-filled day of holiday crafts, sweet treats and exclusive deals while having the opportunity to donate to a summer food drive. With only 158 days left to get all of your shopping and decorations, start early and avoid the rush! Christmas cheer begins at the Glendale Visitor Center, where you’ll pick up your holiday map, coupons and savings pack and take a spin on the prize wheel. And bring the kids because Santa is vacationing in Arizona this summer! Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court, 5701 W. Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, 623.930.7303, visitglendale.com

Winter in July

JULY 18 Expect a cold front at the Phoenix Zoo on July 18! Well, not really, but we can pretend! More than 40 tons of snow is forecast to fall in several animal exhibits and in zoo areas. Watch as select animals enjoy tasty ice treats, such as fishsicles for the otters, bloodsicles for the tigers and 55 gallon drums full of flavored ice and frozen fruit for the elephants. A must-see experience at Winter in July is Reba the Asian elephant’s fire hose shower, provided by the Phoenix Fire Department. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.273.1341, phoenixzoo.org

Sublime with Rome

JULY 19 Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performs songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996. Hear their album, Sirens, performed live! Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire JULY 21 The “Heart and Soul” Tour brings these two great bands to the stage, and they are bound to sing their greatest hits. Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” is iconic as is Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now.” This show is fated to be a legendary night for all

those who grew up with their music! Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.7200, ak-chinpavilion.com

6th Annual Prescott Film Festival JULY 22 THROUGH 26 Do you like small towns and independent movies? If you do, this festival is for you! This marks the sixth year of bringing the best independent films, fascinating guest filmmakers and special screenings to Yavapai County. Enjoy unique films, workshops and filmmaker lectures at this four-day event. Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, 928.445.7300, ycpac.com

Loni Love

JULY 24 THOUGH 26 Loni Love brings her act to Tempe this summer, dishing out advice about love, life and dating. Make this a girls’ night out, grab your best friends and listen to some hilariously true advice from “America’s Sister.” Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, tempe. improv.com

Imagine Dragons

JULY 25 This band slammed onto the music scene in full force with their hit “It’s Time.” Now hear the band play new music from their latest album, Smoke + Mirrors. With hits from the album like “Shots” and “I Bet My Life,” Imagine Dragons is sure to put on a lively and upbeat performance for fans at the US Airways Center. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, usairwayscenter.com

Rush

JULY 27 The cult classic Canadian rock band brings their progressive rock sound to the stage this summer. Rush has been around since 1968, doling out hits like “Freewill.” They’ve been around a while, but their musicianship and lyrics have always maintained the same quality. This tour celebrates 40 years with the band for Neil Peart. The band says this will be their last large-scale tour, so don’t miss it! US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, usairwayscenter.com

John Mellencamp

JULY 29 The “I Need a Lover” singer brings his latest album, Plain Spoken, to the stage this month. John Mellencamp brings all the memories of his music from the ‘80s to life on his new album while still having a fresh sound. Come watch a living piece of

music history perform at Comerica Theatre this month! Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com

Steve Miller Band

JULY 30 SMB is back on the road and killing it! The group, popular in the ‘70s, is known for their blues rock sound and hits like “The Joker” and “Take the Money and Run.” This is a can’t-miss event for all classic rock lovers! Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com

Arizona Breakfast Weekend

JULY 30 THROUGH AUGUST 2 Did someone say bacon and pancakes? We’re in. This Valleywide affair offers breakfast lovers a wealth of dining opportunities and the chance to get outside your own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods, to five-star dining and international fare, it’s all on the table during Arizona Breakfast Weekend. So prepare to loosen your belts, ladies and gentlemen, and dig in to this tasty event. Locations throughout the state, arizonabreakfastweekend.com

Jimmy Carter Book Signing

JULY 31 Get your chance to meet the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter! The ex-POTUS will sign his memoir about his 90 years of life. The book focuses on everything from his rural upbringing to coming to national power and his contentment with his family over the years. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet a living piece of American history! Location TBA

Boston

AUGUST 1 Who hasn’t belted out the words to “More Than a Feeling” while driving? Now get the chance to see Boston perform it live! The band, known for their success in the ‘70s and ‘80s, has produced six hit albums. For this tour they bring their latest, Life, Love and Hope, to the stage. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com

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If you’re a pet parent, planning a weekend getaway can be a hassle. Paying for a sitter can add onto expenses, and leaving your pup with a stranger isn’t the best feeling either. Fortunately there are a few hotels around the Valley that are Fido-friendly, so you can still enjoy a spa weekend and bring the little guy with you!

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Your fur baby will feel at home at this resort and spa! Dogs receive a complimentary Westin Heavenly Dog Welcome Kit, which includes clean-up bags with disposable gloves, eating dishes and a dog bed.

Pet-Friendly Sheraton

Up to two dogs can join you at the Sheraton with no deposit required. Dog beds and feeding bowls are complimentary. You and your four-legged friend can head downstairs and find yourselves in the hub of Downtown Phoenix, where you can enjoy all the culture downtown has to offer.

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At the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, dogs can be a part of the “Paws On Board” program, which includes a plush bed, food and water dishes, a food mat, pet toys, plenty of treats and a “Pet in Residence” door hanger.

P.A.W Program

At the W Scottsdale, the Pets Are Welcome Program will leave your dog pampered to perfection with a W Pet Bed, delicious treats, toys and cleanup bags. Also included are food and water bowls, a pet-in-room sign, special turndown treats and even a pet birthday cake for special occasions. Once a month, the W also hosts Doga (dog yoga), where you and your pooch can join together for meditation, massage and yoga poses to relax the muscles.

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LOVE WINS Popular public speaker Rob Bell stops by Orpheum Theatre Breanne DeMore » The Entertainer!

oday Rob Bell is a New York Times Bestseller, sought-after public speaker and revered pastor who was named on of Time’s top 100 most influential people in the world in 2011. However, it has taken years, patience and perseverance to gain the respect and acceptance that he has from secular and religious people alike. A member of a band in college, Bell was struck with viral meningitis before they could hit it big and found himself teaching water skiing at a camp during the summers. A chance opportunity to speak in front of the camp counselors when no other pastor could be found proved to be momentous for Bell as he was praised and told he should pursue teaching as a career. After theological seminary in California, Bell moved to Michigan and worked under a renowned pastor before branching out on his own and founding Mars Hill Bible Church in 1999. The church became one of the fastest-growing churches in the country. Inspired by his growing congregation and his constant curiosity of the spiritual world, Bell began writing books and traveling to speak. His 2011 book, “Love Wins,” sparked a national conversation about the inclusivity of the Christian faith. Now on his “Everything is Spiritual” tour, Bell is focusing on spirituality and making inspiring connections between the universe and the lives we all lead while sharing how science and spirituality can go hand-in-hand. Determined to provoke, challenge and give hope to his audience, Bell’s one-man show is a great experience for those on every side of the spiritual spectrum.

Rob Bell’s “Everything is Spiritual”

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AGAINST ALL ODDS George Lopez’s legendary comedy career was paved by some seriously unfunny events Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

hen comedian George Lopez was in his early teens, he and his friends would frequently head down to Hollywood Boulevard to gaze at some of the 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo-and-brass stars. There was one that he would regularly visit. “I would see George Burns’ star and I would imagine my name where it said ‘Burns,’” Lopez says. “I wondered what it would be like to be on Hollywood Boulevard.” Lopez’s dream was realized. He was honored along the famous strip in 2006 in conjunction with the 100th episode of his TV show, “George Lopez.” The honors have been many since George Lopez started his career 36 years ago in high school. It became a serious endeavor when actress Sandra Bullock discovered him in a comedy club. Since then, his accolades include Time naming him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll dubbing him one of the Top 10 Favorite Television Personalities. Lopez is modest about his recognition, but adds that his success has touched him. “They do mean a lot because I saw a lot of guys get shows before I came along,” Lopez says. “I saw Tim Allen when ‘Home Improvement’ first started. I saw Drew Carey get his show when that first started, Seinfeld—guys who I have known who got shows and stayed on the air or didn’t stay on the air. “I would say, ‘I don’t care how long the show stays on the air. I just want an opportunity to succeed or fail.’ It was really changing my life and being that person who said, ‘I’m not going to take no for an answer.’”

Lopez’s career has been rich. In 2004, 2006 and 2009, he was nominated for Grammys for his albums Team Leader, El Mas Chingon and Tall, Dark and Chicano, respectively. The same year, his book, “Why You Crying?”, made The New York Times Bestsellers List. He was also the subject of the award-winning documentary “Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream.” The list of accomplishments is endless. He has voiced characters in “Rio,” “Rio 2,” “Escape from Planet Earth,” “The Smurfs” one and two, and “The Beverly Hills Chihuahua” one, two and three. His other most recent film credits include the box-office hit “Valentine’s Day,” “Henry Poole is Here” and “Balls of Fury.” Lopez starred in “Spare Parts,” the story of four Hispanic high school students from Phoenix who form a robotics club. “It’s emotional,” he says about the flick. “You know we can run, but now you can see us use our brains. ‘Spare Parts,’ the people who I see write on social media, they really, really like the movie.” All of his success has been in the face of a genetic condition, which causes his kidneys to deteriorate. In April 2004, he was told he needed a kidney transplant. The next year, his now-estranged wife, Ann, donated a kidney. He jokingly says it’s not safe for transplant patients to know their donors. If Lopez could give anyone advice, it wouldn’t really have much to do with acting or stand-up comedy. He would tell fans and the public to go to the doctor if they feel something isn’t right. “One time I flew back from a show and I couldn’t stand upright,” he says. “I should have gone to the doctor early on. That’s one thing I try to promote—early detection is extremely important. When you have pain or your body’s trying to tell

you something, see a doctor.” Lopez has been a frequent visitor to Phoenix, having played the Celebrity Theatre several times and filming his first HBO comedy special, “America’s Mexican,” at the now-dubbed Comerica Theatre. He will return to the Celebrity for two shows on Saturday, July 18, during his “Listen to My Face” tour. “I’m coming back at the hottest time, so you know I’m liking it,” says Lopez, who counts among his friends Tony LaRussa, chief baseball officer for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He recalls a time when he really learned about the effects of Arizona’s summer. “One time, I was playing golf there,” he recalls. “The guy I was with said, ‘Oh stop. I want to go inside and grab a golf shirt’ or something. I said I’d wait in the car. I waited in the car for about 30 seconds. I got the hell out of there. I thought I was in a soup can.” When Lopez comes back to town, he will try out jokes for a new special. “I’m always around creating another special,” he says. “This [new] one is about entitlement; so is the other one. This is a different version of entitlement and getting older and feeling, ‘I’m closer to the end.’ “I always imagine myself young. But when you realize that you’re closer to the end than you are to the beginning, you truly, truly must enjoy everything you do. It’s about taking every opportunity to enjoy your life.”

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Gear up for the biggest holiday weekend of the summer! It’s time to reflect on what it means to be an American and to thank those who have given their lives for the cause. It is also the time to try and stay cool, hang out with family and friends and maybe deviate from the usual tradition of watching fireworks from your front yard. Watch the bombastic displays at one of these events around town! Ahwatukee’s 40th Annual Red, White & Boom Fireworks Festival

JULY 3 This year, the 40th annual festival is moving to a brand new location at Pecos Park. Red, White & Boom features live entertainment, food, drinks and patriotic games from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best of all, this summer fun event is free to the public, and of course includes a fireworks display. Pecos Park, 17010 S. 48th Street Phoenix, 480.753.7676, red-whiteboom.com

Westgate Firework Fest

JULY 4 The sky will light up over Westgate Entertainment District this Fourth of July for the third annual Westgate Firework Fest on Saturday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It’s the West Valley’s largest fireworks show and festival! Guests can enjoy live music, dining deals, a beer garden, and best of all, free parking. Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, 623.385.7502, westgateaz.com

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Independence Day Music Festival

JULY 3 AND 4 Enjoy the musical talent of Wilco, Dr. Dog and Brandy Clark at this Fourth of July music festival! This is also said to be the largest fireworks show in the Valley. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, saltriverfields.com

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JULY 4 This fireworks display will take place at Tumbleweed Park, where guests can expect a great time with food, family, friends and fireworks! The park opens at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show begins at 9 p.m., so get your spot in the grass early. Tumbleweed Park, 2200 S. McQueen Road, Chandler, 480.236.9123, chandleraz.gov

Star Spangled 4th of July Celebration

JULY 4 Grab the family and head out to Goodyear Ballpark for this fun celebration! There will be food, fun and fireworks at this event along with live music, activities and concessions.

It’s Americana at its finest. Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 623.882.3120, goodyearbp.com

Arizona Celebration of Freedom JULY 4 There is something for everyone at this patriotic event. There will be classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, music, patriotic displays, education games, family-friendly “cool zones,” and even politicians. And don’t forget the fireworks! Downtown Mesa, 100 N. Center Street, Mesa, 480.890.2613, azcelebrationoffreedom.org

32nd Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth

JULY 4 A Peoria tradition, the 32nd annual festival will have a water zone, kids zone, eating contests, a corn hole tournament and much more. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 623.773.8700, peoriasportscomplex.com

30th Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth

JULY 4 Families are in for an Independence Day spectacular at this event! There will be three stages of entertainment, a “kids world” area, a classic car exhibit and refreshments. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602.262.6862, phoenix.gov

4th of July at WestWorld

JULY 4 Cancel that outdoor barbeque. This event is in air conditioning! With 10 inflatables, a laser tag arena, a rockclimbing wall, archery and many more active events, this is the perfect celebration for families with kids who can’t sit still. Westworld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 866.977.6849, westworldaz.com

July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival

JULY 4 This waterfront event has something for everyone, with everything from live music to an inflatable kids village. Enjoy fireworks on the lake at this patriotic event that has fun for everyone! Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.5189, tempe4th.com

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Zoo by Moonlight

JULY 1 Get up close and personal with some of the coolest nighttime creatures! Every full moon during the summer, Zoo by Moonlight is held at the Heritage Park Zoo in Prescott. Escape the heat and see the nocturnal animals in their habitats. Don’t forget a flashlight so you can make your way through the sanctuary in the dark. Docents will be present to answer any of your animal-related questions. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott, 928.778.4242, heritageparkzoo. org, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $5

July 4th Laser Light Show and Concert

JULY 4 Celebrate your independence at a concert and light show surrounded by gorgeous red rocks! Enjoy a picnic on the grass while listening to a live band. There will also be food vendors, games and water slides for the kids. When it gets too hot outside, head into the Sedona Performing Arts Center where there will be a 15 minute patriotic-themed laser show every hour. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, 928.282.7098, sedonaaz. gov, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free

Flagstaff First Friday Art Walk

JULY 3 Every first Friday of the month in Downtown Flagstaff, everyone is invited to join in as the town opens the doors of businesses and art galleries. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., there is live music, performances, art exhibitions and refreshments! Meet some of the artists and shop for original artwork. This cultural celebration is a great excuse for you to head up north, enjoy the beautiful weather and see a historic part of Arizona. Downtown Flagstaff, 928.773.2300, flagstaffartwalk. com, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., free

barrel racing, steer wrestling and much more! But it’s not all just horses and rodeo clowns. The whole family can enjoy a three-day arts and crafts show, a rodeo dance and the Prescott Frontier Days Parade. It’ll be a rootin’ tootin’ good time! Rodeo Grounds, 848 Rodeo Drive, Prescott, 928.445.3103, worldsoldestrodeo.com, times vary, prices vary

25th Annual Camp Verde Cornfest

JULY 17 AND JULY 18 Get ready for all things corn! The 25th Annual Camp Verde Cornfest brings together amazing corn, good people and fun for the whole family. There will be live bluegrass music, food, a beer garden, vendors, corn eating contests, games and much more. This two-day event celebrates summertime in the best way possible. Get ready for the sweetest corn you’ve ever tasted. Community Soccer Field, 75 E. Hollamon Street, Camp Verde, 928.554.0851, campverdepromotions.org, times vary, free

18th Annual Highland Celtic Festival

The World’s Oldest Rodeo

THROUGH JULY 5 For 128 years, people from all over have come to see the famous Prescott Rodeo! Every Fourth of July weekend since 1888, the World’s Oldest Rodeo has held wild events like bull riding,

JULY 18 AND JULY 19 It’s time to celebrate Celtic style! The 18th Annual Highland Celtic Festival in Flagstaff is back with even more traditional music, piping, whisky tasting, workshops and a ton of other activities for all ages. This two-day event will have more kilts, bagpipes, dances and Celtic music than you could ever imagine. Bring the whole family for an exciting cultural experience! Foxglenn Park, 4200 E. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, 928.556.3161, nachs.info, times vary, $15 (one day), $25 (two-days)

6th Annual Prescott Film Festival

JULY 22 THROUGH 26 Taking place on the Yavapai College campus, there will be lots of wonderful films from all around the world to see at this festival, which is gaining a reputation in the film world. Look forward to “Movies that Move you!” shorts, fabulous features, daring documentaries and some of the best submissions from local Arizona filmmakers! Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, 928.458.7209, prescottfilmfestival.com, times vary, prices vary

Sedona Hummingbird Festival

JULY 31 THROUGH AUGUST 2 Come explore the amazing views in Sedona with even more amazing animals. Known as “the most beautiful place in America to see hummingbirds,” Sedona is the perfect environment to see these fast-flying birds in action. The first week in August is when the hummingbird population is at its highest, which is why the festival is held at the same time every year. Learn about hummingbirds from the experts, enjoy a sunrise breakfast for a chance to see a large amount of hummingbirds, or join in on a hummingbird garden tour. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, 928.284.2251, sedonahummingbirdfestival.com, times vary, prices vary

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This month has us feeling all sorts of ARIZONA CASTLES ‘N patriotic—and especially grateful for DIAMONDBACKS COASTERS those who have served in the military. We never turn down a chance to root for A wonderful day of family fun is priceless, our home team, and with this discount, but when active and retired military Veterans Day might not be until neither will you! Every Sunday home get $5 off the normal-priced passes it’s game, active duty, reserve and retired even better. Plus, on Veterans Day and November, but many Valley companies military receive a 50 percent discount on Memorial Day, military members get a up to four tickets! offer discounts to retired and active duty free bronze pass. Arizona Diamondbacks, 401 ‘N Coasters, 9445 N. military during holidays and year-round. Castles E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, arizona. Check out the businesses below and make 602.997.7575, castlesncoasters.com 602.462.6500, diamondbacks.mlb.com sure to stop by with your favorite vet! NOBLE BEAST PHOENIX ZOO

Stop by to see all of the lions, tigers and bears—oh my! Cardholding military members get $3 off general admission tickets. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo.org

URBAN COOKIES

If you haven’t had Urban Cookies’ German chocolate baked donut, you’re seriously missing out. Plus, vets get 10 percent with military ID! Urban Cookies, 4711 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602.451.4335, urbancookies.com

CHOMPIE’S

Chompie’s bagels are simply legendary. Luckily for military, a simple flash of their ID can save them 20 percent off one entrée on their dine-in meal. Chompie’s, locations throughout the Valley, chompies.com

FAMOUS DAVE’S

We don’t know about you, but it doesn’t take long for us to start craving some great BBQ. Famous Dave’s knows this and offers Military Monday every Monday with a 20 percent discount at all four Valley locations when presented with a military ID or family military ID. Famous Dave’s, locations throughout the Valley, famousdavesbbq.com

TILTED KILT

This pub might be known for its great food and drinks served by beautiful waitresses, but all six locations honor the military with varying discounts from 10 percent to 20 percent, and the Peoria location even offers 50 percent off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays. Tilted Kilt, locations throughout the Valley, tiltedkilt.com

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Offering delicious food, crave-worthy cocktails and an extensive wine list, Salut Kitchen Bar also serves up a 10 percent discount to vets every single day. Salut Kitchen Bar, 1435 E. University Drive, Suite 12, Tempe, 480.625.3600, salutkichenbar.com

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It’s no secret that our wonderful home is one of the top golf destinations in the world. Active and retired military members get a 15 percent discount when they show their valid ID! Legacy Golf Resort, 6808 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602.305.5500, golflegacyresort.com

NABERS

With the words “music, bar, eats” right in its logo, you know you’re in the right place at Nabers. Plus, active and retired military receive 10 percent discount with a flash of their ID. Nabers, 825 N. 54th Street, Chandler, 480.705.0288, nabersaz.com

PET MARKET

Your best friend can benefit from a military discount too! With the exception of pet food, this shop offers 10 percent off on supplies and treats. Noble Beast Pet Market, 1005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.265.4223, noblebeastpets.com

UPTOWN ALLEY

In the mood to bowl? Well, at Uptown Alley, the first Monday of every month is Military Monday with $2 shoe rentals, $3 laser tag, $2 domestic pints and $2 bowling. Can’t make it on a Monday? Military members still get 15 percent off all day every day! Uptown Alley, 13525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, 623.975.7529, uptownalleysurprise.com

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The Heard Museum is one of Arizona’s best museums and truly pays tribute to Arizona’s past. They also pay tribute to those who have fought offering a 10 percent discount to military members’ total bill. Plus, through the Blue Star Museum Initiative, active-duty military personnel and their families get free admission to the museum until Labor Day! Courtyard Café at The Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.8345, heard.org

COURTESY CHEVROLET

You know the big, bright blue arrow pointing to Courtesy, but what you might not know is that every Friday they offer free oil changes to veteran and active military members. Courtesy Chevrolet, 1233 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.457.3232, courtesychev.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

This classic restaurant is a fun experience for just about everyone, but it gets even sweeter with a 15 percent discount! Simply show them your valid military ID and take advantage of the discount! Hard Rock Café, 3 S. Second Street, Phoenix, 602.261.7625, hardrock.com

APRICOT LANE

With stylish clothes for women of every age, Apricot Lane is a can’t-miss at the SanTan Village. Plus, they offer a 20 percent discount to all military members! Apricot Lane, 2212 E. Williams Field Road, Suite 101, Gilbert, 480.821.0055, apricotlaneboutique. com/gilbert

ALICE COOPERSTOWN

Our hometown celeb is much more than just a rock legend—he’s a pretty great guy too. To prove that, he offers a 10 percent discount on the food at his namesake restaurant. Alice Cooperstown, 101 E. Jackson Street, Phoenix, 602.253.7337, alicecooperstown.com

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Boonlorn is using a Kickstarter campaign to boost her Soul Carrier brand for her third round of bags, Conscious Intentions, and will donate 25 percent of proceeds when it reaches its $10,000 goal to Crisis Nursery. The proceeds from the first 25 bags from the Conscious Intentions line will directly fund Crisis Nursery’s preschool graduation. “Little kids don’t need leather bags,” Boonlorn laughs. “I would love to do a onefor-one kind of thing, but it just isn’t what they need. So I decided I would donate a portion of the proceeds to these kids.” Boonlorn says she was drawn to give

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CALENDAR Summer may be the slow time for the arts, but there are still a few fantastic shows and events that you shouldn’t miss. Plus, almost all of them have the sweet relief of A/C. Entertainment and cool air? Count us in! Free Summer Sundays JULY 5 View the art at the Heard Museum for free on July 5! The special “Super Heroes: Art! Action! Adventure” exhibit does require a $5 entry fee for non-members, but that is a tremendous bargain for the activities that are included. This is an affordable way to explore one of the nation’s top cultural museums. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.8840, heard.org

Tarzan JULY 9 THROUGH AUGUST 22 The king of the jungle is also the king of Gilbert. Tarzan grows up and meets people just like him. Will he adapt, or stay a part of the jungle he knows? Take the kids to this special Hale Centre Theatre event. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert, 480.497.1181, haletheatrearizona.com

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JULY 10 THROUGH AUGUST 9 It’s the Age of Aquarius… The musical that is as iconic as the period of American history it recreates will come to life on the Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre stage. First performed Off-Broadway in 1967, it is a product of the counterculture and sexual revolution of the era and filled with memorable songs. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.483.1664, desertstages.org

JULY 18 The hills above Hollywood in Laurel Canyon have been home to some extraordinary singer/songwriters. Brian Chartrand, Khani Cole and Kip Fox take you on a musical journey through performing songs by James Taylor, the Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell and more. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, themim.org

Experience France JULY 11 This fourth annual event celebrates the music, people and culture of France. Indulge in French food and take in French art. Musical performances include singer/ songwriters, a strolling accordionist, dancers and more. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, themim.org

Man in Black: Music of Johnny Cash JULY 11 World-class musicians pay homage to a true music legend. Performing such popular songs as “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line,” fans will rejoice as the band plays all the favorites. So, invite a “Boy Named Sue” and head out to the East Valley. Avoid the “Ring of Fire” outside at this indoor, air-conditioned show. The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480.924.6260, thepalmstheatre.com

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The Crucible JULY 17 THROUGH 26 Arthur Miller’s classic was first performed in 1953. Since then, countless productions of a fictionalized version of the Salem Witch Trials have been staged. The latest is courtesy of the fine troupe of actors at Desert Foothills Theater. FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480.488.1981, dftheater.org

Once Upon a Time: Dancing Through Fairytales JULY 18 Scenes from your favorite fairytales will be performed through contemporary dance, aerial arts and comedy. The event, presented by Vega Arts, is sure to expand your imagination. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.2822, tempe.gov

¡Cubanismo! JULY 18 Jesús Alemañy will take you through a journey to the heart of Latin music, accompanied by a fifteen-piece orchestra of Cuban all-stars. Expect to hear freewheeling dance tunes, traditional rumba, cha-cha, son and more! Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, themim.org

C is for Clown JULY 18 THROUGH AUGUST 6 Skip the greasy burger and fries! Instead, grab a sandwich and head over to the Kax Stage at the Herberger for a shortened lunchtime performance. Learn the difference between a clown and a fool and enjoy vignettes from Shakespeare’s funniest characters. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.258.9481, herbergertheater.org

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JULY 31 Transcend time with music from the ‘50s with this three-piece rock and roll band inspired by Buddy Holly and The Crickets. The event is a part of the On the House 2015 Free Summer Concert Series. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 480.782.2680, chandlercenter.org

ONGOING The Arizona Science Center’s planetarium features cutting edge technology and fascinating imagery of the night sky and the galaxy. The search for new planets is on and modern technology is aiding in that exploration. This new experience will take viewers on that journey. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.716.2000, azscience.org

Pattern Play THROUGH AUGUST 9 Drawings and patterns from the work of designer Jacqueline Groag will be on display at the Phoenix Art Museum. She is known for her colorful pieces featuring abstract designs, which became popular after WWII. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.257.1880, phxart.org

Once Upon a Time THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13 Keep the little ones entertained and educated while school is out by visiting this exhibit featuring artwork and activities from folktales and folklore. Explore fairytales, fables and legends while viewing 45 pieces of art from 11 artists. i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa, 480.644.4322, ideamuseum.org

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Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies ONGOING Dinosaurs are all the rage this summer at the box office. While the Pterosaurs are neither dinosaurs nor birds, they are the largest animals to have ever flown, with wingspans up to 24 feet! The Pterosaurs lived millions of years ago. Plan a visit to learn more about these amazing creatures. Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, 480.644.2230, azmnh.org

RULERS OF THE PREHISTORIC SKIES ONGOING

FLASHLIGHT TOURS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5

D-DAY 3D ONGOING

FLASHLIGHT TOURS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5

Flashlight Tours THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Phoenix can be unbearably hot in the summer, but the Desert Botanical Garden offers a way to enjoy the beauty of the desert after dark. On Thursdays and Saturdays, bring a flashlight and explore the garden after the sun goes down. Special discovery stations will be available. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480.481.8188, dbg.org

D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 ONGOING In stunning and immersive IMAX, learn about the largest Allied operation of World War II which began in Normandy, France. The film features a combination of animation, CGI and stunning live-action images. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.716.2000, azscience.org WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

COMING

ATTRACTIONS old cancer patient (Miles Scott) his wish. “Batkid Begins” looks at the “why” of this flash phenomenon. Appearances by Teresa Clovicko, Audrey Copper, Katie Cotton, Ama Daetz, Mike DeJesus, Eric Johnston, Sue Graham Johnston, Mike Jutan, Bary Kendall, Naomi Kyle, Ed Lee, Stefania Pomponi, Miles Scott, Natalie Scott, Nick Scott and Greg Suhr.

“Ant-Man” NR – 115 MINUTES

“The Gallows”

Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Starring Judy Greer, Hayley Atwell, Evangeline Lilly, Paul Rudd, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, John Slattery and Michael Peña.

20 years after a horrific accident during a small town school play, students at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but soon discover that some things are better left alone. Starring Cassidy Gifford, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos, Reese Mishler, Alexis Schneider, Price T. Morgan and Mackie Burt.

“Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” TBD

Ethan (Tom Cruise) and his team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate—an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, and, committed to destroying the IMF (Impossible Missions Force). Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, America Olivo, Alec Baldwin, Sean Harris, Ving Rhames and Simon McBurney.

“Self/less”

TBD

PG-13 – 127 MINUTES

“Mr. Holmes” PG – 104 MINUTES

“Minions”

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life while living in a Sussex village with his housekeeper and rising detective son. Although his memory isn’t what it used to be, he finds himself haunted by an unsolved 50-year-old case involving a beautiful woman. Starring Ian McKellen, Milo Parker, Laura Linney, Hattie Morahan, Patrick Kennedy, Hiroyuki Sanada, Roger Allam, Colin Starkey and Philip Davis.

PG – 91 MINUTES

“Batkid Begins” PG – 87 MINUTES

On one day, in one city, the world comes together to grant one 5-year-

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb (Jon Hamm), hatches a plot to take over the world! Sandra Bullock, Allison Janney, Peter Serafinowicz, Michael Keaton, Jon Hamm, Katy Mixon, Geoffrey Rush, Steve Coogan, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jennifer Saunders, Laraine Newman, Jess Harnell and Pierre Coffin.

Hermes), are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt (Jason Schwartzman), Charlotte (Judith Godrèche), and Max (Max Moritt). A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on. Starring Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, R.J. Hermes, Max Moritt, Jason Schwartzman, Judith Godrèche, Kyle Field, Sarah DeVincentis and Sophia Alison.

“The Overnight” R – 79 MINUTES

Alex (Adam Scott), Emily (Taylor Schilling), and their son, RJ (R.J.

An extremely wealthy man, dying from cancer, undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy, young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body’s origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Matthew Goode, Ben Kingsley, Natalie Martinez, Michelle Dockery, Melora Hardin, Victor Garber, Sam Page and Derek Luke.

“Trainwreck” R – 122 MINUTES

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners, who really seems to like her. Starring Colin Quinn, Devin Fabry, Carla Oudin, Amy Schumer, Josh Segarra, Tilda Swinton, Randall Park, Jon Glaser, Ezra Miller, Bill Hader, LeBron James and Marisa Tomei.

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What movie should you see this month? Ask our experts!

STAN’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH:

“Inside Out”

The voices inside our heads of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust aptly describes and refers to those all-important emotional control centers that are forever guiding, prompting and even urging specific responses to the world around us. With the focus on the “voices” of young teenage girl Riley, “Inside Out” is an insightful and certainly illuminating animated film. This is an extraordinary film providing emotionally informational insight for all of us, young or old, with lessons on living life with the underlying thought that its OK to trust our emotions, as they are the recipients of what we take in as we live life and form the very essence that makes us who we are as individuals! RANDY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH:

“Dope”

Social commentary mixed with a zany plot and too many hilarious moments to mention add up to one of the most creative and unique films of the year. Being a huge fan of 90’s hip-hop myself, the soundtrack filled with that iconic music added to the overall enjoyment. The cast and crew managed to perfectly capture the Los Angeles lifestyle in the inner city—with humor. Some of the supporting cast doesn’t turn in the best of performances, but that can be easily overlooked. A second viewing is in order! JOSEPH’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH:

“Jurassic World”

“Jurassic World” is easily this summer’s best movie, boasting the absolutely perfect blend of nostalgia and new ideas. Fans of 1993’s “Jurassic Park” will be completely enamored with the blockbuster sequel as director Colin Trevorrow honors their memory with subtle references while also making their dreams of a fully-functioning dinosaur theme park come true in such a way that is even more impressive than they imagined. And everyone— including newcomers who have never known a time before larger-than-life special effects—will be blown away by the thrilling action that rejuvenates the motion picture industry’s power to affect audiences to the degree that they surrender to their senses and suspend all disbelief.

The Report Card

Our film writers grade what’s in theaters Stan

Joseph

Avengers: Age of Ultron Inside Out Barely Lethal Big Game Cartel Land Dope Escobar: Paradise Lost I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story Into the Grizzly Maze Lila and Eve Mad Max: Fury Road Manglehorn Me and Earl and the Dying Girl The Overnight Pitch Perfect 2 Saint Laurent San Andreas Slow West Strangerland Survivor Tomorrowland Where Hope Grows The Wolfpack

ABOUT THE FILM WRITERS STAN ROBINSON is retired with over 25 years of film and television production experience. Stan draws from his behind-the-scenes expertise to survey a film’s challenges to cinematically present a story. Production credits available at IMDB.com ~ Movie items available at ScreenScene.org ~ Twitter: @NikitaAtSection ~ Email: Movies@StanRobinson.org

Randy

RANDY MONTGOMERY Randy’s reactions reveal the emotional intuition of an average moviegoer. With a master’s degree in counseling and education, Randy grounds his opinions in a unique combination of both a movie’s surface entertainment value and its ability to affect him on an even deeper level. Email him at RandyJay7694@yahoo.com

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JOSEPH J. AIRDO is a producer of and film

commentator for “Breakthrough Entertainment,” a talk radio show airing 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays on KPHX 1480 AM that shines a spotlight on the practical perspectives of the topics and themes explored in movies. Read his reviews on BreakRadioShow.com and Examiner.com, or email him at joseph.airdo@gmail.com

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CALENDAR Arizona Stronghold Wine Dinner JULY 10

What’s better than a sizzling steak dinner? Perhaps a sizzling steak dinner paired with some of Arizona’s finest wines. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is teaming up with Arizona Stronghold Vineyards to present a four-course dinner paired with five delicious wines. Their signature USDA Prime Steak is served on a 500-degree plate to make sure every bite is as mouthwatering as the first one. Ruth’s Chris, 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.991.5988, ruthschris.com, 6:30 p.m., $90

4th Annual Experience France at the MIM JULY 11 AND JULY 12

Bonjour! Celebrate French culture with the MIM at the 4th Annual Experience France. Join in on live musical performances, arts and crafts, face paintings and, of course, food. The MIM’s Café Allegro will even be serving an exceptional

French-inspired menu, complete with delicious French cuisine and a wine bar of four specially-picked wines for the adults. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, mim.org, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free with museum admission

Go to Lunch at AZ Motorcycles JULY 16

Every Third Thursday, have lunch at AZ Motorcycles with some of the best Valley food trucks! From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., food trucks like Short Leash Hot Dogs, Emerson Fry Bread, Mojo Bowl and more will be serving up some delicious food truck cuisine. Go AZ Motorcycles, 15500 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480.609.1800, goaz.com, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free

Restaurant Progressive Dinner JULY 16

This event will take you to not just one place for dinner, but four! Take a tour of four of the

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Valley’s favorite restaurants in Gaslight Square shopping center. Beckett’s Table, Crudo, The Market by Jennifer’s and Nook come together to host this one-nightonly Progressive Dinner. Guests will start at Beckett’s Table for a gourmet appetizer and wine, then walk to Nook for its famed Arancini, then it’s off to the Market by Jennifer’s for a delightful midcourse dish before finishing at Crudo with a hearty entrée. Gaslight Square, southeast corner of 36th Street and Indian School Road, 602.358.8666, crudoaz.com, $60 per person

Tastings for Two

Arizona Breakfast Weekend

Brunch on the Beach

JULY 30 THROUGH AUGUST 2

Everyone’s favorite meal of the day will be served up for four mornings at the first ever Arizona Breakfast Weekend! Participating restaurants around the Valley will have specially prepared dishes at varying prices for all to enjoy. Some of the restaurants who have already signed up include The Good Egg, Perk Eatery, Distrito and many more! Breakfast lovers unite for all things eggs, bacon and pancakes. Multiple locations around the Valley, 602.307.9134, arizonabreakfastweekend.com, times vary, prices vary

EVERY DAY

Taphouse Kitchen in Scottsdale has a delicious deal for two. Every day after 4 p.m. they have the Tastings for Two menu, which includes two drinks from the tap, one appetizer and two entrees for just $32! Choose from a diverse selection of craft beers and wines to pair with dishes such as the pork tenderloin or chicken and dumplings. Don’t miss this amazing deal! Taphouse Kitchen, 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.656.0012, taphousekitchen.com, 4 p.m., $32 SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Even though we live in Arizona, we can still have brunch on the beach. At the beach-themed Sandbar Mexican Grill every Saturday and Sunday they take treating yourself to another level with brunch specials galore. Take a bite out of some chilaquiles or a breakfast burrito. Whatever you choose, don’t forget to grab a $15 Bloody Mary with one cent refills. With a deal like that, you can sit back and relax all morning long! Sandbar Mexican Grill, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.585.5900, sandbaraz.com, time vary, prices vary

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En garde! Our dueling diners love each other when they’re not reviewing restaurants, but when the meal comes, their flaws are totally game. Christina Caldwell and Andrew Axelrod » The Entertainer!

CHRISTINA’S ACCOUNT:

Strolling through Old Town Scottsdale you’ll find some in-your-face clubs, dive bars playing the subtle game and hoity toity upscale restaurants with noses stuck in the air. As a longtime local, I mostly avoid Old Town due to stereotypes that have proven true over the years, so I’ve rarely— if ever—traversed the back walkways of Old Town. Scottsdale is known for its culinary scene, which is worth enduring the frat boys and cougars on occasion, but only if you park as close to your destination as possible. So when we had to search for Park Place behind the more obvious joints in Scottsdale, I was less than pleased. It was hot. I was thirsty. Plus, I wore heels. My complaining made me sound like a bandage-dressed club-goer, so I sucked it up. Park Place is like a vacation from the rest of Old Town Scottsdale. Offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options, the patio-centric spot is a best-ofall-worlds situation with a full bar, diverse menu and an easy breezy atmosphere. Since we’re never up before 10 a.m. on weekends, breakfast was out of the question, so Andrew and I dropped into Park Place for their 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily happy hour. Andrew wasn’t hungry. Earlier he had ordered two milkshakes, had them delivered and made his way through half of each. His little milkshake-loving belly was full, but that didn’t stop him from ordering like he was coming home from war once he saw the Park Place menu. With a little bit of everything he loves (Meat! Potatoes! ... and that’s pretty much it), he ordered an appetizer serving of hot wings to himself. Looks like we’re both ordering an appetizer and entree! It’s a duel... duel. WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

He pretended like it was cool for me to have some wings, but he totally wanted them for himself, and I could see why. Shockingly healthy compared to other wing joints, the grilled wings were flavorful on their own but were enhanced by the sauce that came to the side. Apparently we set out to order more food than any two reasonable humans could handle, but since we’re not two reasonable humans, I also ordered the hummus appetizer. Truly authentic with its chickpea, tahini and garlic recipe, the plate was brightened by chopped tomatoes, olives, cornichons and served with pita crackers. Already feeling full, we dove into our entrees. Andrew went big with the server-recommended Loki sandwich. Traditional corned beef was awakened by jalapeños, horseradish-dill mayo, pickled red onions and provolone cheese. The corned beef is grilled to render its typically fatty taste, and the Loki ends up being a southwestern taste of Irish culture. Plus, it was accompanied by crispy shoestring fries. In comparison, my salad wasn’t as sexy, but still packed a punch with slices of fresh garlic, tomato wedges and a housemade mozzarella. (That’s right, Park Place is a cheese expert, too!) After both of us ate approximately half of each plate, our server lovingly packed it all up for us to go—after which we left it all behind, drove halfway home and turned around for our Park Place bounty. Hey... we never claimed we were a smart couple.

ANDREW’S ACCOUNT:

Park Place is a cheery little bar and restaurant in Old Town that specializes in cocktails, live music and food with a monopoly on flavor. Yes, I just made that pun. Yes, I can sense your anger through the paper. I’ve been eating a lot of chicken wings ever since I discovered they aren’t that difficult to make if you’re willing to sacrifice your figure. I’ve become exceedingly skilled at butchering those little wings and dropping them into blistering hot oil. The problem with my method is they are bad as hell for you and the process covers your entire kitchen in a millimeter thick layer of vegetable oil. It had been nearly a week since I’d had chicken wings so I was jonesing pretty hard. Park Place’s grilled wings are a much healthier and less greasy alternative without sacrificing on flavor. I inhaled a few wings and rubbed some ranch on my gums while Christina took on her hummus plate. A generous portion of the chickpea spread is served with a mix of pita crackers. We took our time on our appetizers, sipping on a few cocktails and taking in Park Place. An acoustic duo was just out of sight crooning late ‘90s and early ‘00s covers. The Entertainer! spares absolutely no expense on Christina and I when we do our restaurant reviews. We are choppered in and wait in our private, mobile green room until it’s time for our reservation where we drink goldleaf and saffron tea. I have become accustomed to this lifestyle, so I never think to order off

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the Happy Hour menu. But you should consider. Seven smackers will get you a wide selection of martinis, manhattans and wines. If you’re already drunk (And who am I kidding? Of course you are!) aforementioned smackers can be spent on sliders, tin roofs or a Dueling Diners favorite, fried calamari. The waiter did a quick, effective job of talking me into the “Loki” sandwich, a southwestern take on a classic deli rueben. It sounds basic on paper, but the dish is quite well-thought-out. Pickled red onions brighten up the sandwich. Jalapeños spice up the familiar corned beef with a layer of smoky complexity. And finally, the provolone cheese and horsey dill mayo cool it all down again. Christina unsurprisingly opted for the mozzarella salad. She eats some amalgamation of basil, tomatoes and cheese every week, so it was the obvious choice for her. If you love garlic as much as Christina does, you’re in luck. Large slices of the bulb are tossed in with house greens, mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette. A classic but never boring combo, the salad shines because of the freshness of the ingredients. As Christina has no doubt mentioned on the other side of the page over there, we are not Old Town regulars. In fact, if we didn’t have to make money and feed ourselves, we’d probably never leave the house. So believe me when I say that Park Place is worth overcoming your rippling agoraphobia. Swing by, grab a glass of wine, order some wings, enjoy some music, do not pass go and do not collect $200. Sorry.

7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, Suite 6, Scottsdale, 480.424.6819, parkplacebarandgrill.com

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1033 N. Dobson Road, #104, Mesa Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1.50 of all Arizona drafts and house wines

3622 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. $2 off all drafts, $1 off bottles, cans, liquor and wine and food specials

4222 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 20831 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 117, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3 domestic pints, $4 local pints, domestic aluminum bottles and premium well drinks, $5 house wines

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502 S. Mill Avenue, Suite B101, Tempe Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $4 drafts; Fridays have $3 well drinks and Saturdays have $5 margaritas

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7210 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale Daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to close on Thursdays $1 Off all party starter appetizers, $1.50 PBRs, Domestic Pints $2.50, Premium Pints $3.50, $1 off shots, wines by glass and specialty drinks

50 W. Jefferson Street, #240, Phoenix Daily 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2 domestic drafts, $3 craft/import drafts and well drinks, $4 premium cocktails, house wine and food specials

7134 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Reverse happy hour Monday through Sunday 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $2 well drinks, $2.25 domestic bottles and select domestic pints, $3.25 select domestic steins

8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to close $3.75 for most SanTan pints, $1 off everything else behind the bar and $6 select appetizers

8608 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 off all Scottsdale Beer Company beers, well drinks, wines by the glass and food specials

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The Shout House

715 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe Daily 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $1 off all alcohol

6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, #207, Glendale Varying daily specials Wednesdays, $3 flirtinis; Thursdays, $5 bombers; Fridays, half off bottles and buckets for groups of four or more.

Creole Cajun Bistro

5070 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 400, Chandler Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off all wines by the glass, $2 off all signature drinks and $1 off all appetizers

EVO

4175 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Daily 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3 beers, $4 well drinks, $5 wines and $6 cocktails

Nabers Restaurant & Bar

825 N. 54th Street, Chandler Daily 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3 draft Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light; $4 craft pints and house wines; $4.50 well drinks; $3 off all appetizers

OHSO Brewery

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OHSO Distillery

15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $6 wines by the glass, specialty cocktails and pitcher of Arizona/OHSO beer

Stockyards Steakhouse

5009 E. Washington Street, #115, Phoenix Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2 off draft beer and Saloon Snacks, $3 domestic bottles, $4 well drinks and $5 house wine with complimentary tenderloin sliders

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8140 N. Hayden Road, Suite H-115, Scottsdale 5626 W. Bell Road, A-103, Glendale Tuesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off wine and liquor, $2 off all beer and happy hour appetizers from $3.99

Gallagher’s Sports Grill

Old Town Tavern

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Park Place Bar & Grill

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

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Five locations across the Valley Daily 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight $2.75 well drinks, $3.25 domestic drafts, $3.50 house wine and several food specials

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7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, #6, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Special prices on Maker’s Mark Manhattans, Tito’s Martinis and assorted red and white wines

1633 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday Discounts on local craft beers and signature cocktails and $2 smokehouse brews

6339 E. Greenway Road, Suite 108, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Select beers $3, well drinks $3 and select glasses of wine $5

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s Phoenix natives, we imagine that living someplace where it snows a lot is pretty miserable. Thank goodness we live someplace that is beautiful and perfect outside all year long! (Editor’s note: That sarcasm font is still in the works, right?) Long story short, we’re hibernating for the summer and want our food delivered right to our air-conditioned doorway. So we tried and tested all of the most popular food delivery websites around town and reviewed them so you don’t have to. Now, quickly, shut the door so you don’t let the air out!

Eat Street

Description in their own words: “EatStreet is your local food guru. Browse your favorite restaurants, catch the current deals, and order with ease. We take food seriously so you don’t have to.” Ease of use:

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Food options: Time from order to delivery: 18 minutes, 42 seconds For any company, a website like Eat Street’s is terrible. But for a company that’s been around for five years, it’s a downright abomination. And as a new customer, I’ll never be ordering from Eat Street again. The website feels woefully incomplete. Want to add items to your cart and navigate away from the screen for a minute? Eat Street won’t save your cart, so you’ll have to go through and add all of your items again. I’m pretty sure this is online commerce sin #1, so Eat Street was already out of my favor. With limited food options in the Scottsdale delivery area, I ordered from Di Vito’s Pizza, which had really good, cheap food (and the restaurant is not at all to blame for this negative review.) I signed up for an account using my Facebook page, searched for a “first time order” coupon code and filled my cart with the $15 minimum order to use the $5 off deal. Once I hit the minimum, I clicked “order,” expecting to be directed to a page where I’d enter my credit card information. Instead, Eat Street said my order was sent and I was confused. I mean, I didn’t enter any payment information. Plus, I have all of this food I don’t really need, and I paid full price for it. I called the restaurant to make sure they received my order. They did. I told the nice man that my order went through

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without any credit card information and he said “Yeah, OK. You’ll pay cash.” Being that I didn’t have any cash, this was a predicament. Instead, he took my credit card information and got my order out in a flash. “Next time you can just call and order directly from us,” he said. ...But if he took my credit card information and he prefers I call, what the hell is the point of Eat Street? The fun of ordering food online is that you don’t have to talk to anyone on the phone. Di Vito’s has an order online option directly on its website, so I could have saved the pain of using a third party entirely and not had to clean up Eat Street’s messy work. I posted on Eat Street’s Facebook page about my user experience. They looked into it, determined it was their error and credited my account for $10. But that would mean I’d have to use Eat Street again. No thanks.

GrubHub

Description in their own words: “GrubHub squashes hunger in America’s greatest cities! We make it easy to find takeout restaurants near you and order for free online or through our mobile app.” Ease of use: Food options: Time from order to delivery: 33 minutes, 32 seconds This was far from my first experience using GrubHub, and it’s for good reason. GrubHub’s options are decent and its website and mobile app are seamless and visually appealing. Food options on GrubHub are pretty good and obviously vary by city. A lot of the same restaurants that are on Eat24 are also on GrubHub, so if you find a service you like, I say to stick with it. For me, that service is GrubHub simply because its app is so easy to use. Perhaps the best thing about GrubHub is that they regularly issue coupons that can be applied to your order. New users can take $5 to $7 off their first order, depending on the day, and if you like their Facebook page, repeat users can find coupons, too. On this particular day, I got 15 percent off a $10 minimum order at Scottsdale’s David’s Hamburgers, from which I ordered a salad and lemonade. GrubHub gives you the option to tip before arrival and lets you select a 10, 15 or 20 percent option. I chose 20 percent because although I didn’t have to go out into the sweltering summer heat for food,

my driver certainly did. My order was delivered in 33 minutes, 32 seconds with a smile. The service also texts you and/or emails you when your order was received. For some restaurants, you can also see when your order was sent out for delivery. Look for restaurants that have “order tracking” on the GrubHub website if keeping an eye on your food’s location interests you. I really have no complaints about GrubHub. It’s a quick, cheap and userfriendly experience, plus users can use it to benefit themselves. Share a $7 off coupon with your friends. If they order using the coupon, you get $7 toward free grub of your own. Codes to share are available GrubHub’s Facebook page.

EAT24

Description in their own words: “Our mission is to keep you from having to cook, shop or wear pants. Order today, leftovers tomorrow. Did you just solve dinner twice? Yes you did.” Ease of use: Food options: Time from order to delivery: 33 minutes, 30 seconds I’ll be honest and say that if it weren’t for this story, I probably wouldn’t have ordered from EAT24 based on the options that could deliver to our office. There were only about 10 options total listed and only seven of them were open for lunch. They were fine options, if not a little pizzaheavy, but none of them really caught my eye. Veteran food-deliveree Christina mentioned above that EAT24 and GrubHub have a lot of similar options, and I will let you know now, that isn’t where the similarities end. The website itself wasn’t super intuitive, but definitely easy enough to navigate and from some slight research is pretty similar to GrubHub. One thing I did enjoy was that you didn’t have to sign up or create an account. While I love perks earned through loyalty programs, sometimes I prefer a little anonymity. Also, I feel like we all have way too many “accounts” and I can’t tell you how much the “This username and/or password does not match our records” notice enrages me. I went with Lunch Express because I had heard good things and they seemed to have the lightest options. To meet the $15 delivery minimum, I selected two salads, one for today and one for tomorrow, and placed my order.

Then the waiting set in. No texts, no emails and no tracking service available on the website, so I was kind of left in the dark in this technologically-advanced world of ours. Luckily, I didn’t have to wait too long and soon (33 minutes and 30 seconds to be exact—similar to GrubHub once again) my salads were delivered by nice gentlemen who greeted me with, “Delivery from Grubhub—uh, I mean EAT24.”

Postmates

Description in their own words: “Postmates’ mission is to become the ondemand delivery infrastructure for every major city in the world.” Ease of use: Food options: Time from order to delivery: 28 minutes, 43 seconds It’s almost not really even fair. It really isn’t even a competition. Postmates is by far the best food delivery website and app available right now, and if you don’t want to take our word for it, does the fact that they were able to get Starbucks, Chipotle and Sprinkles contracts impress you? It certainly impressed us! We couldn’t wait to try Postmates and actually had a hard time deciding what restaurant we wanted to order from. “Should we go classic and order Chipotle?” “Oh my gosh! They have Green! I love that place.” “Now all I can think about is Pita Jungle’s hummus after seeing it in a photo on the website.” The website is extremely aesthetically pleasing—so much so that you just want to spend some time looking around. Even better, it posts hunger-inducing photos of all the restaurants, so you mentally start making a list of the restaurants you want to try. After a little bit of bargaining and multiple promises for what we would order next time and the time after that, we settled on an office favorite, Cornish Pasty Co. While you do have to sign up using your Facebook account, I wasn’t too annoyed by this fact because I am positive that I’ll be using Postmates again. The ordering process was quick, painless and exciting. They sent an email receipt once the order when through and you are able to track your delivery on map. A super fast 28 minutes and 43 seconds later and our warm, delicious pasties were delivered by a very friendly courier.

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ften lauded as the most important meal of the day and certainly many people’s favorite, breakfast is an American staple that only seems to be getting more popular in the restaurant world. Whether you’re a savory, bacon-and-hashbrowns type, or a sweet, strawberry-French-toast type, there is no denying the crave-worthiness of breakfast foods. Waking up and getting out of bed is just a little bit easier knowing pancakes are in your future. The people behind Arizona Restaurant Week understand this, so they organized Arizona Breakfast Weekend, a chance for foodies to focus their efforts on the morning meal. From Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, restaurants across the Valley will be offering special breakfast and brunch options at varying price points. The “breakfast bundle” is only $7 and includes an over-the-top selection of standard breakfast favorites. The “brunch lite” is $15 and includes a mini-brunch dish and a Bloody Mary or Mimosa at most locations. Lastly, “brunch” will be $25 and will be a traditional, resort-style brunch. Considering the cost of a typical brunch these days, this is quite the deal. If your stomach isn’t rumbling its “I want waffles” chant yet, just wait until you hear what restaurants are participating.

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Former The Entertainer! cover-boy Chef Gio Osso’s Virtù is a can’t miss, as is the Saguaro Hotel’s outpost Distrito and Proof at The Four Seasons. Paul Martin’s, Chase’s Diner, Kale & Clover, Mindful Kitchen and Rusconi’s American Kitchen are all on the participants list. Every Valley location of Wildflower Bread Company, The Good Egg and First Watch will be serving up your Arizona Breakfast Weekend favorites. Barrio Urbano and the Original Breakfast House were just added to the lineup, and more are to come! Chefs have the chance to perfect classics or create new recipes to wow their customers. Take Perk Eatery’s offering for example. The new dish, chimichurri hash and eggs, was created to give loyal patrons something new while also attracting new diners. Look for unique and tasty options like this from all the participants! Whether you’re tight on cash or looking to splurge, Arizona Breakfast Weekend is a foodie event you certainly don’t want to miss out on. Mark your calendars and prepare to hear the sizzle of bacon!

Arizona Breakfast Weekend Locations throughout the Valley, facebook.com/ azbreakfastweekend, Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, times vary, $7-$25

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THE DINER INSIDER

Inside tips from the Valley’s culinary scene

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ICE, ICE

BABY Cool down with the iciest treats in the Valley We’re getting desperate. We need to cool off! Luckily for us, the Valley is chock full of unique and delicious icy treats. Check out these yummy, fun delights before they melt!

as sesame cucumber, strawberry balsamic, grapefruit mint and prickly pear lime! AZ Pops, 5050 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602.279.0026, azpops.com

Joe’s Italian Ice

Snoh Ice Shavery

ewly-opened Scottsdale Beer Co. is quickly finding its footing at its brew pub on Shea Boulevard. Founded on the idea of being a community brewery where people can meet and mingle with the brewers and chefs, SBC emphasizes their welcoming atmosphere and strives to be wholly local. They truly love their hometown—so much so that they offer some of the best deals on quality craft beer in town. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m. to close Sunday through Thursday, guests get $1 off all glasses of wine, well drinks and all SBC beers,

making most of them only $3.50 a pint— pretty impressive for a craft brewery! And if you think that SBC is a onetrick pony with just beer, then you’re sorely mistaken. While their beer is what their known for, we highly suggest you try their signature cocktails as well. Wellthought-out and balanced, their drinks use hand-crafted spirits and fresh, seasonal berries and herbs.

Scottsdale Beer Company 8608 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.219.1844, scottsdalebeercompany.com

It’s not ice cream and this isn’t your mother’s shaved ice—but it is creamy, cold and damn addictive. Snoh Ice Shavery, 914 E. Camelback Road, Suite 4B, 888.488.1693, snohice.com

Cold, lip-smacking and always reliable, Joe’s Italian Ice offers a bevy of other icy treats, from soft serve to sundaes. Joe’s Italian Ice, 2019 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, 480.907.7077, joesice.com

Paletas Betty

This traditional Mexican fresh fruit-and-cream pop from Michoacán, Mexico, is as refreshing as it is cold. Paletas Betty, 425 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 109, Tempe, 480.779.8080, paletasbetty.com

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All natural and totally local, this place has some seriously creative and crave-worthy flavors, such

Doc’s Artisan Ice Creams

Six words: peanut butter and grape jelly popsicles. That’s it. Doc’s Artisan Ice Creams, 1221 W. Warner Road, Tempe, 602.618.8719, artisanicecreams.com

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EMBRACE THE HEAT

The spiciest dishes in the Valley of the Sun Christina Caldwell » The Entertainer!

BOMBERO BURRITO

Los Taquitos Mexican Grill

It’s the bomb! Los Taquitos’ bombero burrito is a spice blast, but that doesn’t mean the Phoenix-based mom and pop shop skimps on flavor. It’s super spicy, but not just for the sake of burning your mouth. Get it con pollo for a meaty, spicy, cheesy and absolutely enormous Mexican treat. Featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” this burrito is the stuff of local legend. Los Taquitos Mexican Grill, 4747 E. Elliot Road, Phoenix, 480.753.4361; 7000 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, 602.371.0111, ltgrill.com

ALL DISHES

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the Valley! Along with our soaring temperatures, the Valley of the Sun also has scorching food so spicy it’ll melt your face... if that’s what you’re into. If you’re a glutton for culinary punishment like us, these Valley dishes will bring your spice radar from “tingly” to “nuclear meltdown.”

The Dhaba

There’s spicy and then there’s Punjabi Indian food spicy. The Dhaba is undoubtedly the best Punjabi Indian food in the Valley, and all of their dishes can be customized to how hot you desire. A “5” is pretty hot, so tread lightly when you throw caution to the wind ordering an “8” or “9.” Want chicken tikka masala that will burn a hole in your tongue? They can do that. Just make sure you’re up to the challenge. The Dhaba, 1872 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480.557.8800, the-dhaba.com

POLLO AL DIABLO

Arriba Mexican Grill

Lovingly adorned with three chili peppers to the side of its name on the menu, the pollo al diablo at Arriba Mexican Grill doesn’t mess around. At the restaurant’s highest spice rating, the dish is smothered in hatch chili, pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo. It’s served with rice and beans, so you can snack on those if you decide to chicken out. Arriba Mexican Grill, multiple locations throughout the Valley, arribamexicangrill.com

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ADOVADA RIBS

Los Dos Molinos

Los Dos Molinos is home to the selfproclaimed “hottest food in Phoenix,” so you know you’re going to get spicy when you arrive, but just how spicy needs to be tasted to be believed. While many of their dishes are too hot to handle, our vote goes to the adovada ribs. The New Mexican favorite is smothered in red chili and served with rice, chili beans and tortillas. Think you can handle it? Los Dos Molinos, multiple locations throughout the Valley, losdosmolinos.com

GHOST BURGER

Rehab Burger Therapy The spiciest chili pepper in the world, which continues to haunt the digestive systems of dumb YouTubers everywhere, is toned down in this burger. Rather than plopping the sinfully spicy pepper directly on the burger, Rehab’s ghost burger features ghost pepper cheese. It’s still incredibly spicy, but the flavor is toned down by creamy, melty cheese and fresh guacamole. It might be a ghost pepper burger, but it gets zero boos from us. Rehab Burger Therapy, 7210 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.621.5358, rehabburgertherapy.com

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Thailicious

You’ve ordered your dish “Thai hot” at your local Thai restaurant and regretted it. Now imagine this: Thailicious in Chandler lets you order your food up to triple Thai hot. Imagine your yellow curry or pad Thai drenched in spice. If that sounds good to you, more power to you, but we’re here to let you know that there’s no shame in just ordering just double Thai hot. Thailicious, 5865 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.306.6792, thailiciousaz.com

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FIRST TIME FOODIE

Taking our taste buds on culinary adventures for the very first time Alexa D’Angelo » The Entertainer!

ow about you try this thing—a pasty! It’s kind of like a Hot Pocket!” That glowing review from my editor, Christina Caldwell, didn’t exactly sound appealing, but she assured me my first time eating a pasty would be transcendent. The glorified Hot Pocket comes from Cornish Pasty, founded by Cornwall native Dean Thomas. A pasty is a traditional Cornwall dish that is breaded on the outside and is filled with some sort of meat and vegetables on the inside, depending on what you order. It is made by placing uncooked filling, typically meat and vegetables, on one half of a flat short crust pastry circle, folding the pastry in half to wrap the filling in a semicircle and crimping the curved edge to form a seal before baking. Cornish Pasty has a little something for everyone on its menu, from pasties filled with lamb and mint, pork and potatoes to southwestern selections. We ordered via Postmates (Read our delivery service rundown on P. 30) and 25 minutes later, the calzone-looking thing was before me. The smell flooded the office and my taste buds were ready. Digging in to the pasty, you’ll notice the bread is nice and flaky, and as you take the first bite you will find that you

can get pastry, meat and potatoes in almost every inch of the thing. Ladies and gentlemen, this is no Hot Pocket. There is no cheese coming out of the sides and it is not in a microwavable holder. It is big and it is delicious. The Chicken Alfredo Pasty came with chicken, potatoes, ham and bacon. It was amazing. The ham and bacon fit right in with the alfredo sauce and the chicken was fresh and delicious. I was given a side of yummy marinara, in which I dipped my pastry that covered the interior of the pasty. The whole meal was perfect.

THE CONSENSUS:

Pasties are delicious. This is the ideal meal for a nice lunch out. It is filling, and there are so many options that you’ll never get bored. It has a crunch on the outside and then soft and creamy on the inside. The flavors all mesh together perfectly, and the meal itself isn’t too heavy, so you won’t feel sick after finishing it—just totally and completely satisfied.

Cornish Pasty

960 W. University Drive, Tempe; 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa; 3800 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, cornishpastyco.com

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Beer Over Here

Drink up at any of these Valley beer events this month Pyramid Fitness Hike and Beers

JULY 2 Take a hike and reward yourself at the end with a beer or two! The Take a Hike Adventure Club is taking the trek up the Pyramid Trail and meeting at Loco Patron afterwards for some bites and brews. If you’re not a strong hiker, you can skip the trail and head over to the restaurant to meet with some great people. Loco Patron, 1327 E. Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.460.8887, meetup.com/take-a-hike, 8 p.m., free

Harold’s July 3rd Celebration

JULY 3 Prepare for Independence Day with a party the day before! Harold’s Cave Creek Corral will have live music from the Ryan Sims Band, blow up slides, games and fireworks in celebration. Catch their Happy Hour for $3.75 large select drafts, $2.75 bottle beers and much more! Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1906, haroldscorral.com, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., free

BWW Coors Light and Leinenkugel Promo

JULY 14 Sip on some ice cold beer while watching the MLB All Star game! This is the Summer Shandy promo, so take advantage of the Coors Light and Leinenkugel deals. Buffalo Wild Wings, 970 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.632.9464, az.crescentcrown.com, free

Beer Class: Brewery Spotlight

JULY 16 It’s time to go back to class…beer class, that is. Total Wine is partnering with breweries from all over to teach you about all things beer! This time around, they’ll be featuring Samuel Adams. Learn about different types of beer styles and cheese pairings. Find out the history of the beer and how it’s made! This isn’t your average classroom. Total Wine & More, 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.308.0271, totalwine.com, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $15

Birds and Beer

JULY 16 This event offers locals a fun and refreshing way to learn about Arizona birds and other wildlife while sipping on a cold brew. Network and enjoy an enlightening and lively presentation about nature. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, 602.468.6470, riosalado. audubon.org, TBD

Real Wild & Woody Beer Festival

JULY 18 Quench your thirst this summer with the Real Wild & Woody Beer Festival! There will be over 60 breweries in attendance serving up some of the best beers around. This event is for those who want a smaller setting but still want to experience tastes from a unique selection of brews. Food from the breweries and local restaurants will be available as well. If you’re worried about the heat, this is an indoor event, so there’s no reason not to head over! Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.262.6225, realwildandwoody. com, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., $57

San Diego Sampler

JULY 18 Do you love beer? How about San Diego? How about beer from San Diego? Swing on by to try some of the best brews straight out of San Diego. Aj’s Fine Foods, 23251 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.563.5052, az.crescentcrown.com, free

Beer Pairing Dinner at SanTan

MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS Grab 10 to 50 of your closest friends for a delicious beer pairing dinner at SanTan Brewery! Your group will have a private room in the back with a half pint of Sunspot Gold beer to start. From there, you’ll experience four amazing courses paired with the best beers SanTan has to offer. After each course you’ll learn more about why the dishes pair well with the beers. Get ready for some bacon-wrapped shrimp or pork tostadas! SanTan Brewing Company, 8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480.917.8700, santanbrewing.com, times vary, prices vary

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“This is the cherry chipotle steak taco with poblano straws, chile aioli and bleu cheese with a corn tortilla. All the tortillas are handmade and fresh-pressed before each order. The F.Y.I.T.M. from Cartel is a Double IPA which stands up really well with the boldness of both the bleu cheese and the poblano straws. There are a lot of really intense flavors in the taco. This beer really stands up to it. It’s got a good body.” – Chef Leo Madrigal

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza

2490 W. Happy Valley Road, 5350 E. High Street, 740 S. Mill Avenue Locations throughout the Valley Incredible Pizza and amazing beer make Mellow the place to go for a craft beer experience.

Papago Brewing Company 7107 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale The granddaddy of Arizona beer bars, there is something for every beer lover at Papago.

Boulders on Broadway

530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe Boulders has the appeal of a neighborhood bar with a beer list that’ll make your eyes pop.

Hungry Monk

1760 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler Whether you want great wings or great beer, Hungry Monk’s selection is tough to beat.

Harvey American Public House

1524 E. Williamsfield Road, Gilbert First class food and first class beer, all set away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Pigs Meow

3730 E. Indian School Road Phoenix A relative newcomer to the scene, this is one of the great up-and-coming beer bars.

Craft 64

6922 E. Main Street, Scottsdale Craft 64 is proud to offer 36 local Arizona beers on tap in the heart of Scottsdale. Arizona beers only!

Spokes on Southern

1470 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe A comfortable bike-themed grill with 24 draft handles and food made from scratch.

Culinary Dropout

5640 N. Seventh Street, 7135 E. Camelback Road Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale Located at The Yard, Culinary Dropout has everything you look for in a great restaurant experience, especially great beer.

Scottsdale Beer Company

8608 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale Quality craft beer made right here in Scottsdale. Happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with $1 off all Scottsdale Beer Company beers, well drinks, wines by the glass and all small bites and starters!

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

4420 N. Saddlebag Trail Scottsdale Dierks Bentley has been known to kick back with a craft beer or two, and so can you at his digs.

Garage Wine and Tap

1534 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix With a small selection of great beers and a reputation for outstanding food, Garage should be on your list.

Thirsty Lion

2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe Plenty of great taps and plenty of room to hang out, let someone else do the shopping at Tempe Marketplace.

Copper Blues/Stand Up Live

50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix Have a beer and a meal at Copper Blues before the stand-up show. You won’t even worry if it’s sold out.

Brat Haus

3622 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale The name says it all--brats, pretzels, Belgian fries and plenty of craft “bier” to make everyone happy.

Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, 20831 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Do we need to say more? The name spells out everything you need to know.

Fox Cigar Bar

1464 E. Williams Field Road Gilbert Cigar fans, this should be your stop for cigars and great craft beer. Enjoy a walk in the humidor, the dark wood bar and a patio that is perfect for a cigar and a beer.

World of Beer

526 S. Mill Avenue, 2224 E. Williamsfield Road Locations in Tempe and Gilbert Let these fine folks take you around the world with over 50 taps and 400 bottles. You are bound to find your favorite beer.

Flanny’s Bar and Grill

1805 E. Elliot Road Tempe Home of the Third Thursday Tap Takevoer. The rest of the month is pretty good, too.

Phoenix Public Market Café

14 E. Pierce Street Phoenix The Phoenix Public Market Café is a casual urban hangout offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and great beer.

Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. Seventh Street Phoenix A charming old home is the location for this Coronado neighborhood hangout spot.

Pig & Pickle

2922 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale A restaurant that focuses on balance and quality, Pig & Pickle doesn’t skimp when it comes to their craft beer selection, either.

House of Brews Sports Bar 825 S. Cooper Road Gilbert Is it a sports bar or a craft beer bar? It’s both!

Nabers Music, Bar & Eats

825 N. 54th Street, Chandler Nabers offers 16 craft beer handles that perfectly pair with their delicious food.

Union Barrel House

3636 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Look for a changing selection of taps along with great food.

Ground Control

4860 N. Litchfield Road Litchfield Park Fresh roasted coffee and an ever-changing selection of good beer, including a fantastic import selection, make this one of the top spots in the West Valley.

The Brass Tap

1033 N. Dobson Road, Suite 104 Mesa Over 60 Taps of great craft beers and over 300 total craft beers from around the globe available! Casually upscale atmosphere, open-air patio that is cigar-friendly, nice menu, daily specials, live music and knowledgeable staff. What more could you ask for!

Uncle Bear’s Brewery

4921 E. Ray Road, Phoenix Stop by to enjoy some local craft beer including Uncle Bear’s and other guest taps as well as delicious bites and a great happy hour!

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.H.S.O Eatery + nanoBrewery is a dogfriendly spot for craft beer lovers to come get a drink, enjoy delicious food and hang out. With three locations around the Valley, this hip joint serves over 36 beers on tap as well as a full wine and cocktail list. As the bar manager and beer buyer for the brewery, Justin Jensen talks about why craft beer holds a special place in his heart and how O.H.S.O is dedicated to bringing only the best to the Valley beer community. What makes craft beer so special? To me, craft beer represents passion, quality and attention to detail. It gives beer lovers options in flavor, locality, style and variety. With craft beer, with so many different styles of beer and so many breweries putting their own spin on them, there is always something new and interesting. I guess in a nutshell craft beer is so special because with so many options you can decide on what you want to enjoy based on your own ever-changing criteria.

How did you get interested in craft beer? I can’t pinpoint the exact reason why, but I think I can narrow it down to this quote I read when I was still in the “yellow fizzy stuff” phase: “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink, I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, ‘It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than to be selfish and worry about my liver.’” – Jack Handey I thought, wait. There are people passionate about actually making the beer? Awesome! I began just trying new craft beers and styles whenever I would see something new. Why is OHSO a great place for craft beer lovers? O.H.S.O. has 36 taps packed with local craft beer, national craft favorites and our own brews. No matter which O.H.S.O you visit, you will find a great place for all to come, relax and be comfortable—

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f you’re in the mood for local craft beer, delicious wine and artisan pizza, Craft 64 has got you covered. Old Town Scottsdale’s newest craft beer venue features all local taps, including 36 tap handles and more than 50 cans and bottles. You’ll see some familiar names such as SanTan, Historic, Prescott and Cartel, but expect to see some new faces as well! Craft 64 is always on top of the beer scene, updating their tap list daily with seasonal brews, as well as rare beers that you wouldn’t see in your average bar. They also have an extensive wine list to order by the glass or bottle. After you find your beer of choice, pair it with a wood-fired pizza, made in an oven heated to over 900 degrees. Executive Chef “Lachos” has 17 years of pizza-making experience from one of the Valley’s most famous pizzerias. With that, he is able to combine unique flavors using only the freshest ingredients. The mozzarella is made from scratch every day and is incorporated

into many of the dishes such as the Spain pizza, complete with chorizo, Spanish almonds, cured olives, Harrissa sauce and mozzarella. They also use organic produce from local farmers to construct many of their salads. The panzanella is made with red wine EVO dressing, croutons, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fennel and yellow red onion. For even more freshness, ask your server for the farmer’s market salad, which is made with Arizona farm-to-table seasonal produce. Craft 64 is located in one of the oldest standing houses in Scottsdale, adding even more unique character to this already-fun restaurant. With 100 percent local taps and hand-crafted cuisine, foodies and beer lovers alike will love everything that Craft 64 has to offer.

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DSB Journey Tribute

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Str8Up Band

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Circle of Friends Tour feat. Gin Blossons, Fastball, The Rembrandts

JULY 3 It’s a ‘90s alternative throwback! You’d be crazy to miss out on seeing Gin Blossoms, Fastball and The Rembrandts share the stage. The Gin Blossoms, born right out of Tempe’s Mill Avenue, are famous for “Hey Jealousy” and more, while Fastball is remembered for their award-winning “The Way.” The Rembrandts? Well, ever heard of the theme show to the show “Friends”? Like we said, it’s a pretty ‘90s show. Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, 800.843.3678, fortmcdowellcasino.com

Taylor Hicks

JULY 4 You know him best from “American Idol.” As the season five winner, Taylor Hicks made quite a splash with his good looks and even better vocals. Since the days of “American Idol,” Hicks has kept busy releasing two albums and becoming the first “Idol” alum to secure a long-running spot performing in Las Vegas. Join him at the Celebrate America event on the Fourth for good southern soul music and a good time! Harrah’s Ak-Chin, 15406 N. Maricopa Road, Maricopa, 480.802.5000, harrahsakchin.com

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Creedence Clearwater Revisited July 10

Wild Horse Pass » 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler » 520.796.7777 » wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford have been on quite the electric ride over the last 45 years. The band headlined the Saturday night slot at the legendary Woodstock Music Festival. Also that year, three Creedence Clearwater Revival albums simultaneously perched in the Top 10 of the rock music charts. Now the group brings their “revisited” project to the Valley.

Boz Scaggs

JULY 11 He’s still got it—even at 71. Boz Scaggs, famous for “Heart of Mine” and “Lido Shuffle,” brings his act to the Valley this month as he rolls out A Fool to Care, his new album with tracks bound to become hits. Wild Horse Pass, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 520.796.7777, wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass

chapter in his career with the April 22 release of BLUESAmericana. The album is his twelfth fulllength album and marks the 20th anniversary of his self-titled debut. He’s a storyteller first and foremost, and this album is a reflection of that. Each track has a beautiful theme bound to make you think. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com

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Sugar Ray brings nostalgic tour to town Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

ugar Ray’s Mark McGrath is, in his own words, the world’s worst salesman. He is discouraging some music fans from attending shows on his third annual “Under the Sun” tour, which kicks off Friday, July 17, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino. “When you see all the bands in a collective playing short sets, you’re just bombarded with hits,” says McGrath. “If you don’t like No. 1 songs from the ‘90s, please don’t come to this tour. It’s like it sells itself, which is great.” Besides the multiplatinum Sugar Ray, Under the Sun will feature Uncle Kracker, Eve 6 and Better Than Ezra. “We’re not relying upon new records,” McGrath says. “It’s a great celebration of like-minded individuals. People there obviously love that decade; they have great memories of the music— fathers and sons, mothers and daughters. The music means a lot to the audience. You can really feel that as a performer.” Each of the bands has scored a slew of hits, as McGrath says. Eve 6 is a

California-based pop-punk trio who had a No. 1 modern rock hit with “Inside Out” in 1998. It followed that success with the singles “Promise” and “Here’s to the Night,” the latter of which found success on Top 40 and MTV. “Eve 6 is starting the show,” says McGrath, whose California-based band played its first gig outside of The Golden State at the Nile Theater in Mesa. “They could headline, multiplatinum with all the hits.” Born Matthew Shafer, Uncle Kracker served as the DJ for his hometown friend Kid Rock, only to step out from behind the turntables to release Double Wide in 2001. The album went double platinum, thanks to the single “Follow Me.” “He’s such a gentleman and a great guy, his whole band,” McGrath explains. “They really exemplify what this tour’s about. Every band on here has to share the same spirit—a willingness to please the crowd. Instead of saying, ‘Here’s a new one.’ We’re saying, ‘Let’s play these short sets and hit them with all the hits.’ I can’t

think of a better partner to drive around the country than Uncle Kracker.” Finally, renowned singer-songwriter Kevin Griffin and his band Better Than Ezra have had a run of hits including 1995’s “Good” and 2014’s “Crazy Lucky.” “Kevin is such an incredible songwriter,” McGrath says. “He’s become a Nashville songwriter—a go-to guy for anyone who needs hits. He wrote ‘Stuck Like Glue’ for Sugarland a couple years ago and it was a massive hit for them. The guy is a really serious tunesmith and an incredible musician. “They know how to entertain an audience, too. Kevin is like a stand-up comedian, in the vein of John Mayer.” Uncle Kracker is equally as pleased with the lineup and the reasoning behind the tour. “Everybody just comes out, they play their hits and they leave,” Shafer says. “For anybody coming out who’s bought the records, it’s a good blend of everybody and everything. I find myself playing an hour and a half and new songs

to people who don’t want to hear them. It gets frustrating, but that’s the way it’s been done for years and that’s the way it’ll always be done. “This tour is perfect.” McGrath, who is working on a solo album, describes the crowds at “Under the Sun” as growing, mostly out of necessity. “I think if you love organic rock ‘n’ roll, you almost have to go backward now,” he says. “They aren’t making much of it anymore with this whole DJ culture we live in. If you go backward, you could start at the ‘90s. There are worse places you can start.”

Under the Sun w/Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker and Eve 6

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SPORTS EVENTS 13th Annual Native American Basketball Invitational THROUGH JULY 4 Created to bring attention to kids who deserve it but don’t often get it, this basketball tournament offers Native American youth the opportunity to shine and use their talent to secure college athletic scholarships. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, usairwayscenter.com

128th Annual Prescott Frontier Days and World’s Oldest Rodeo JULY 1 THROUGH 5 Known as Prescott’s most anticipated event of the year, you wouldn’t want to miss this! Just a couple hours away from Phoenix is the World’s Oldest Rodeo! Come watch cowboys ride beautiful horses and compete in this fun-for-everyone event that’ll get you out of the heat for a bit! Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive, Building H, Prescott, 928.445.3103, worldsoldestrodeo.com

Roadrunner Sports Scottsdale Adventure Run JULY 2

This group fun run is for the sprinters, joggers and walkers of Scottsdale. Join the Roadrunner Sports store in a fun, one hour “Adventure Run,” where participants can collect raffle tickets along the way and earn prizes. After the run, enjoy drinks and score up to $3,000 in loot. The run takes place the first Thursday of every month at Chauncey Ranch. Chauncey Ranch, 7077 E. Mayo Boulevard, Suite 150, Phoenix, 480.513.1774 rrsscottsdaleadventurerun. eventbrite.com, 6 p.m., free

CONCACAF Gold Cup JULY 12 Though we as a country may be a bit behind on the times in the soccer world, we have started to see its appeal since the last World Cup. Come watch the pros duke it out in this two-game event! Trinidad & Tobago vs. Cuba and Guatemala vs. Mexico are the teams competing in this Gold Cup extravaganza. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7101, universityofphoenixstadium.com

Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream

Crossroads of the West Gun Show

JULY 14 Phoenix Mercury ladies, who dominate WNBA basketball, take on the Atlanta Dream! The Mercury have had a rocky start, going 3 and 3 heading into their next round of games. The Atlanta Dream shouldn’t be too tough of an opponent for this championship team, though. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, usairwayscenter. com, 7 p.m., prices vary

JULY 18 AND 19 This event at the Arizona State Fairgrounds offers hundreds of tables of interest to both the occasional hunter and the avid collector. The show travels all through the West, so make sure to catch it while it’s in our backyard! Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.252.6771, crossroadsgunshows.com, $16

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Giants JULY 17 Cheer on the Diamondbacks in their first game back after being at the World Champions’ home field! They’ll have the home field advantage and have done well against this team so far this season—but the Giants are quickly picking up momentum, so come out and root for your home team! Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.462.6500, arizona. diamondbacks.mlb.com

5th Annual Splash Mob Fun Run and Walk JULY 18 Whether you’re running or walking, prepare to get wet! Kids with water balloons and water cannons standing on the sidelines douse the participants and keep them cool while they make the trek! Proceeds even benefit homeless children of Phoenix. Big Surf, 1500 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe, 480.994.2297, bigsurffun.com

Arizona Rattlers vs. Los Angeles Kiss JULY 26 Football continues through the summer, and you don’t even have to be outside! Come watch the awardwinning Rattlers take on the Los Angeles Kiss in the more intimate setting of arena football. Enjoy the day with friends or family and cheer on the state’s Rattlers! US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, usairwayscenter.com

Cardinals Training Camp JULY 31 THROUGH AUGUST 28 Come watch your favorite players practice this summer as they get warmed-up for the next season. There will be players giving out autographs on the field after practice and a kid’s zone to keep the younger ones entertained! University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7101, universityofphoenixstadium.com

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D-backs announcer Chuck Drago uses his vocal power to bring energy to Chase Field

rizona Diamondbacks public address announcer Chuck Drago has been called “The Voice of God.” His enthusiastic delivery emanates throughout Chase Field each time he introduces a Diamondbacks player. After 10 years with the ball team, he still gets butterflies with every game. “It’s from excitement,” says Drago, during an interview in the Diamondbacks’ dugout before batting practice was set to begin. “When the team takes the field, it’s just a lovely moment. The game’s starting and the fans are getting crazy at that point.” Between D-backs and ASU games, Drago figures he’s approaching 900 games announced. Not bad for a guy who merely answered an ad in the newspaper for the MLB team’s position. “I had zero experience,” he says fashioning his hand into the shape of a circle. “People always said I had a good voice. I always wanted to do something in broadcasting.” His dream was temporarily postponed when his father, with whom he ran a family business, fell ill. Everything turned out fine, but Drago pursued a business management degree instead. “After that, I saw an ad in the paper for the D-backs,” he says. “Jeff Munn was

moving to the broadcast booth. I had one semester of broadcasting in college. I sent in a resume and audio of my voice. There were a few hundred other people who did the same thing.” The pool of candidates went from 50 to two, one of whom was Drago. He and the other applicant were chosen to announce a Spring Training game in the baseball team’s former pre-season home in Tucson. The D-backs then chose Drago. “The season before, I was sitting in the left-field bleachers with a beer and a hot dog,” he says. “Next game, I’m announcing. I went from the stands to the booth.” During his 10 years with the Diamondbacks, Drago, a Chandler resident, has learned not to take himself too seriously. “I tend to be a perfectionist and I get really upset when I make mistakes,” Drago says matter-of-factly “My boss says it’s OK. I’ve learned to move on from my mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes.” He notes that one of his flubs was when he called Josh Harrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates by the incorrect first name for two innings. He had flipflopped his first name with the next player in the lineup. “I’ve never done that before,” he says. “I was jabbed and razzed for that.”

Some of the D-backs’ names just beg to be exaggerated by Drago. There’s All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, and former relief pitcher-turned-baseball executive J.J. Putz. “J.J. Putz was one of my favorites,” he says. “When I was in the front office, I’d get to see him. I would announce him as he’s walking down the halls. He was just a fun name to say. “I used to like Gerardo Parra. Now we have the longest name in baseball— Jarrod Saltalamacchia. That’s the coolest name to say. I could drag that name if I wanted to for a minute and a half. All the players are fun guys. I think they appreciate the way I pronounce their names. I haven’t gotten any complaints from the team.” Drago has fun with the names because he’s a fan. He takes his cue from boxing announcers in Las Vegas, where he grew up. “We don’t have pro sports there,” he says. “The pro sport we have is boxing. I guess I pattern myself after the overthe-top boxing announcers. You hear that a lot. Luckily sometimes when you interview for this job, when people are looking for a voice—commercial or movie—they have something in their head that they want. I guess I had it.”

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FOUL Stadium food designed to kill you Alexa D’Angelo » The Entertainer!

Sometimes you might get a little hungry while watching the pros duke it out at the stadium, and teams have answered your tummy’s battle call. While you’re watching those perfect specimens of muscle and athleticism battle it out, you can stuff your gob with these tasty treats that will likely cause you to become the complete opposite. COLLEGE DAZE BLOODY MARY

Minnesota Twins

If you thought this was a traditional Bloody Mary, boy were you wrong. This snack is a cup filled with a slice of pizza, a beef stick, pepper jack and cheddar cheese, an olive, celery and a pickle spear. The cup is filled with an actual Bloody Mary, too. It is a drink and a snack, courtesy of the Minnesota Twins.

NACHO FANNY PACK

Phoenix Mercury

This game time snack eliminates the need to ask the question “Where can I set my nachos down?” This handy fanny pack holds your nachos and cheese! You can use both your hands to cheer on the Phoenix Mercury while taking a break every so often to grab a chip from the pouch. The unique Phoenix Mercury branded fanny pack is yours for just $10, a lifetime of clogged arteries and the deep-seated shame that comes with wearing a fanny pack.

CHURRO DOG

Arizona Diamondbacks

You’re in for a treat the next time you go to cheer on the Diamondbacks. And it’s just a mere 1,117 calories. The Churro Dog is a warm cinnamon churro served on a donut bun, topped with frozen yogurt, caramel and chocolate sauces. If you’ve ever wondered what a sugar coma is, try this sweet treat out. The dessert dog is $8.50, plus any additional associated medical bills.

CHICKEN AND WAFFLE CONE

Houston Astros

That’s right, folks! It’s an ice cream cone filled with chicken and mashed potatoes, then drizzled with a sauce. This interesting game snack can be found at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Hold it like ice cream and eat your chicken and mashed potatoes with just one hand while you sport a foam finger on the other. WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

S’MORES COVERED BACON

New York Mets

This takes salty and sweet to a whole new level. Enjoy bacon on a stick smothered with s’mores fixings. That’s right, bacon with chocolate, marshmallow and crackers. Find this pork dessert at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.

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ast month, Southern California theme parks welcomed summer with the opening of exciting new attractions. Knott’s Berry Farm opened their first 4-D dark ride called “Voyage to the Iron Reef.” Magic Mountain re-opened their classic wooden coaster with a modern, steeltrack twist. “Twisted Colossus” opened to huge crowds and hordes of coaster enthusiasts. Disneyland stayed open 24 hours to kick off a celebration in honor of the park’s 60th Diamond Anniversary. But, even more has happened in the past few weeks! A trip to Disneyland is not complete without watching a parade on Main Street. The new nighttime “Paint the Night” parade dazzles with over 1.5 million lights and features eight floats and dozens of performers. The upbeat soundtrack featuring Owl City’s “When Can I See You Again” will have you dancing in your carefully-picked-out spot on the sidewalk. Get there early—the parade is extremely popular and prime viewing spots disappear early! Down the street from Disneyland and just south of Knott’s Berry Farm is an underrated, yet quite charming little

theme park. Adventure City is nowhere near the size of its famous neighbors, but still manages to entertain families with small children. This “locals” park is worth a half-day visit when in the area. A new roller coaster has been added

to the park this summer and delivers a unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the market. “Rewind Racers” features 600 feet of track with a top speed of 25 mph, perfect for the younger members of the family. But it is the only forward and back family coaster in North America, providing a thrilling ride for all ages. The “Fast & Furious” series of films have generated billions of dollars in box office receipts worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that Universal Studios would build an attraction based on the popular franchise. In late June, the theme park added a 4-D, full sensory experience to the world famous back lot studio tour. “Fast & Furious Supercharged” makes you feel like you are a part of the movie. Groundbreaking special effects wowed opening day guests and will prove to be the most popular feature on the 45-minute tram ride.

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JULY 3 AND 4 There’s no better way to celebrate our freedom than with two whole days of music and fireworks! Head on down to the Salt River Fields for an all-American celebration. On Friday, watch performances by Wilco and Dr. Dog. Then on Saturday, get your independence on with the largest fireworks display in Metro Phoenix! You won’t want to miss it. Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, saltriverfields.com, 5:30 p.m., $25-$85

Summer Concerts in the Park

THROUGH JULY 5 Every Sunday evening the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park holds free concerts for the whole family to enjoy. Listen to some of your favorite local bands from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and ride the train or the carousel for just $2! Food is also

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available for purchase while you sit in the grass and listen to some of the coolest local music around. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.312.2312, therailroadpark.com, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., free

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JULY 9 Explore the Scottsdale art scene with the 26th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk. Multiple art galleries will be open along Main Street and Marshall Way, showcasing exhibits, receptions and live artist demonstrations from local artists. Take a peek at some of the exhibits on display this year at galleries such as the On The Edge Gallery, The Signature Gallery, Bonner David Gallery and many more. Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale, multiple locations, 480.421.1004, experiencescottsdale.com, free

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JULY 11 At the 16th Annual Family Fun Day, families of all kinds will come together at the ASU Art Museum for art projects, educational booths, performances and much more! Handson projects will bring families closer through games, workshops and a selfphoto station during this free event. This is a great way to learn about each other while expressing your creativity! ASU Art Museum, 51 E. 10th Street, Tempe, 480.965.2787, asuartmuseum.asu.edu, 10 a.m. to played 2 p.m.,nightly free One of a kind $5,000,000 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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JULY 25 At the Pueblo Grande Museum, children pre-kindergarten through fourth grade can meet the authors of their favorite books! The event includes arts and crafts, snacks and taking home a book from the featured author. This time around, Zachary Z. Packrat takes you on a hike while he adventures into the Grand Canyon in “Zachary Z Packrat Backpacks the Grand Canyon” by Brooke Bessesen. Your children will get excited about reading and learn about a national park! Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.495.0901, pueblogrande.com, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $5

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ith a touch of innocence and some “super cute” friends, Hello Kitty is bringing her festival to Gila River Arena from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. “Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival” is the first traveling show of its kind for the Sanrio character and her friends, including My Melody, BadtzMaru, Keroppi, Chococat, Dear Daniel and Purin. The event brings multiple stage shows, photo opportunities and surprises. The bowl of Gila River Arena will be transformed into a Hello Kitty-con of sorts. Merchandise will be available in the concourse. “It’s going to be ‘super cute,’ that’s for sure,” says Hello Kitty’s friend, Piper, in character. “It’s really more than just a show. We do have two stages and we’ll have live performances on them. We also have exclusive Sanrio-inspired fashions that you can walk around and see.” The event will also include DJdriven dance sequences, interactive exhibits, animation, art and eventexclusive collectibles. “Badtz-Maru has a motorcycle shop at the festival,” Piper explains. “You can take a picture on his bike and even hear what he’s working on. My Melody has a bakery were you can actually smell the cookies. Hello Kitty has a drive-in movie theater where you can smell the popcorn.” The “Share a Smile” exhibit will allow patrons to take a photo with a “super cute background with Sanrio friends,” Piper explains. “You can instantly upload it on social media. The best part of it is there’s

a button you can push at the photo op. It keeps track of how many smiles are shared. We’re going to start at zero and, by the time we get to Phoenix, I can’t wait to see how many smiles have been shared.” Kids and adults alike can meet the characters when they walk around Gila River Arena. “They can take photos, get up close and personal with Sanrio friends,” she says. “It’s great for so many ages. If you’re a kid who likes Hello Kitty, you can come and see the bright colors. “Kids can color on a Hello Kitty coloring page and you can get your face painted. If you’re an adult, you can come and have a great time, too. The shows are based in hop-hop. We also get to feature a great Sanrio friend who’s rarely seen in public. That’s a little surprise that we’re excited to share with lifelong Sanrio and Hello Kitty fans.” Piper says this is exactly what the country needs right now. “You can share in her innocence,” she says. “She really allows you to be a kid at any age. She brings a smile to different faces. That’s an important thing to have in the world right now.”

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ountry star Hunter Hayes has made some life changes, but fans need not worry about his music style. The five-time Grammy nominee is turning the music industry on its head by releasing songs on streaming services first, even before iTunes. “We have all different ways to get music,” says Hayes, who recently released the songs “21” and “Where It All Begins,” the latter of which features Lady Antebellum. “I love that the conversation is very catered toward individuals. The fans can hear songs however they want to. They can get new music however they want to.” Hayes, whose last album was 2014’s Storyline, says he’s listening to fans to see how they want music delivered and how he releases it. “It makes it really fun,” he says. “I can create stuff and put it out within a couple [of ] weeks.” Besides changing his music delivery, Hayes is attempting to adapt to needles. While Hayes is on tour with Lady Antebellum and Sam Hunt—a jaunt that comes to Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday, July 11—he has teamed up

with the American Red Cross as part of its “Country in My Blood” campaign. Hayes, who has a deep fear of needles, is pushing for 21,000 blood donations from fans this year. “We’re really fortunate that we get to partner with cool and fantastic organizations that do really important work,” Hayes says. “Music is powerful and it’s pretty awesome to see it can be a part of something even bigger.” Last year, Hayes sent a tweet encouraging fans to give blood. He explains he was surprised when the American Red Cross lauded him for doing so. “I’m afraid,” he says with a laugh. “I’m a chicken, but this is the year to be brave. We’re going to do something important with that fear and use it in a good way—in a powerful way.”

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JULY 1 John Butler Trio

DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 9 p.m., free

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $30

JULY 5

JULY 2

Mitski w/ Elvis Depressedly, Eskimeaux

Scott Harmon & Marty Lucas Nabers, 7 p.m., free

JULY 3 The Django Festival All-Stars Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $32-$42

Slayer w/Sworn In

Ak-Chin Amphitheatre, 1 p.m., $41-$84

DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 9 p.m., free

JULY 4 Bob Log III w/Scorpion vs. Tarantula

Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $12-$14

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 6 p.m., free

JULY 8 Juan Wauters w/Roar, Bear State Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $8-$10

JULY 9

Wilco w/ Dr. Dog JULY 3

Talking Stick Resort » 6 p.m. » $25-$85 This indie rock band will play their hearts out during the Fourth of July Music Festival at the Salt River Fields. Rain or shine, join them in celebrating our independence with a whole lot of amazing music (and some fireworks, too).

JULY 10

JULY 15

Dry River Yacht Club

Tanlines

Rob Thomas w/ Plain White T’s Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $42-$72

Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10

Machine Gun Kelly

Julion Alvarez

Livewire, 7 p.m., $27-$40

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 8 p.m., $45-$125

Alan Acosta

Chad Freeman & Redline

The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $15

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

Duane Moore from Mogollon

JULY 11

Nabers, 7 p.m., free

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13

Martha Davis and the Motels

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $34-$42

JULY 16 Lyfe Jennings

Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $10-$30

Sonreal w/ Kollateral, Teammate Markus

Joel Maze

Son Lux w/ Landlady, Astronauts, etc.

JULY 17

Nabers, 7 p.m., free

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $10-$13

Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $15-$18

Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $8-$10

Smashing Pumpkins w/Marilyn Mason

Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $45-$75

Berner

The Pressroom, 9 p.m., $17-$500

Chad Freeman & Redline Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

JULY 12

Lady Antebellum w/Hunter Hayes, Sam Hunt JULY 11

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Memory Tapes w/Computer Magic Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12

DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 6 p.m., free

JULY 13 Harm’s Way

Pub Rock, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12

Linda, Carmela and Phases

Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10

Ryan Sims Band

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

JULY 18 Live from Laurel Canyon

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $27-$32

Chappo

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14

The Walkens

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

JULY 19 Eternal Summers

Valley Bar, July 19, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Billy Joe Shaver

Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $25-$28

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JULY 20 DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 6 p.m., free

JULY 21 Chicago w/Earth, Wind & Fire

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $25-$120

Father w/ KeithCharles Spacebar, Slug Christ Club Red, 7 p.m., $15-$45

Desert Dixie

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

JULY 25 Seryn

JULY 23

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $17-$27

Alejandra Guzman

KyMani Marley

Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $39-$89

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $18-$20

Sticky Fingers

Desert Dixie

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

The Lonely Biscuits

Imagine Dragons with Metric & Halsey

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Joe Nichols

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m.,$24-$64

Scott Harmon and Special Guest

JULY 26

Livewire, 7 p.m., $35 Nabers, 7 p.m., free

JULY 24 The Sugar Thieves

Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10

Nathan Bitter

The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $15

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Upon a Burning Body w/ A Skylit Drive, Dance Gavin Dance Nile Theatre, 1 p.m., $22

Katchafire

Livewire, 7 p.m., $20

Jacob Moon

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $22.50

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AUGUST 13

Basement w/ Whirr, LVL Up, Better Off

Lindsey Sterling

Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $15-$18

La Luz

AUGUST 5

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12

House of Lightning w/ Wrong, Dead The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10

AUGUST 7 Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10 Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $29-$49

Anthony Raneri w/ Laura Stevenson, Allison Weiss

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$14

Animus Complex w/ Invading Uranus

The Pressroom » 7:30 p.m. » $18-$21 A big hit in the early 2000s, this alternative rock band is back to show they still got it! With hits that are still rockin’ the airwaves like “Alive With the Glory of Love,” this is a can’t-miss show!

Conquer Divide

Nile Theatre, 7 p.m., $22-$34

DJ Joey LaDelfa

Nabers, 6 p.m., free

JULY 27 The Family Crest

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14,

Rush 40 Live

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $46-$126

JULY 28 Heems

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m. $15

JULY 29 Ottmar Libert

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $42-$47

John Mellencamp w/Carlene Carter

Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $56$138

Jamie XX w/ Young Marco

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$28

JULY 30 Godhunter vs Destroyer of Light Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

Club Red, 6:30 p.m., $10-$13

Brit Floyd

Grace Potter

Casey & Duffy from Crown Kings

Jake Miller w/ Jasmine V, Alex Angelo

Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $29-$37

Nabers, 7 p.m., free

Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m. $28

JULY 31

AUGUST 9

Jerry Lawson

Idina Menzel

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $37-$42

Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $37-$99

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls

Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10

The Walkens

Mrs Skannotto w/Among Criminals

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Paper Diamond

AUGUST 12

AUGUST 2

Dierks Bentley w/Kip Moore + Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7 p.m., $30-$280

Joe’s Grotto, TBD

AUGUST 16 Jeff Rosenstock w/ Dan Andriano

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $39$309

Common Kings

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$24

Life & Death w/ Turnstile Club Red, $23-$25

Taylor Swift

The Velvet Teen

AUGUST 18

Sam Smith

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$85 The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $20

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Livewire, 9 p.m., $15

Brick + Mortar

George Ezra

Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m., $51-$224

Marriages

AUGUST 1 Boston

AUGUST 15

AUGUST 17

AUGUST 11 Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10

Nabers, 8:30 p.m., free

The Jesus and Mary Chain

American Idol Live

Everclear w/ Fuel, Toadies

The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $15

Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m., $10

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $62-$144

Ira Hill

AUGUST 14

King Conquer w/Here Comes the Kraken, Adaliah, Dealey Plaza, Enterprise Earth

AUGUST 8

Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $28$48

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $40

Fifth Harmony

JULY 30

Hibou

Tommy Ash Band

Blues Review Band

Say Anything

Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $38.50$48.50

Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m., $33-$83

Taylor Swift

Man or Astro-Man? w/ Turbo Fruits

Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m., $51-$224

Raekwon w/ Ghostface Killah

Screaming Females

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$17 Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $26-$200

Mets w/ Mrs. Magician

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Crescent Ballroom, August 2, $15

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Imagine Dragons ushers in new era with sophomore album and tour

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magine Dragons bassist Ben McKee is sitting in his hotel room in Oregon where it is rainy and gray, a little jealous about the warm Arizona weather. But on par with his positive attitude, he finds a bright spot. “Somewhere in between, life’s paradise,” McKee says. He admits he is pleased that Imagine Dragons are bringing its “Smoke + Mirrors Tour” inside to an arena—US Airways Center—on Saturday, July 25. Arizona is a place that means a lot to Nevada-based Imagine Dragons. Being near Vegas, the Valley was a frequent destination for the band. It also filmed the video for “I Bet My Life” in the Grand Canyon State at the Salt River and Roosevelt Dam. “It just had that sort of desert landscape that we were looking for, with a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful river,” McKee says. “We were also trying to find a big dam that we could use for filming. “They’re not exactly so keen about filming whatever you want on the Hoover Dam. Arizona is basically next door when you live in Vegas. It had everything we needed.” “I Bet My Life” was the first single off

of the album Smoke + Mirrors, a collection that was inspired by being on the road for 2012 debut Night Visions for so long. “There’s a lot of that experience of being on the road woven throughout the record,” McKee says. “I think you can hear what the weather was like where we were when we were writing the songs. The harsh winter of northern Europe in songs like ‘Friction.’ “A lot of it was written with the idea of performance in mind, too. I think we really were focusing on creating a record that would really translate to the stage really well. We spend so much of our lives on the road playing all the music from Night Visions that we knew we needed to create music we were proud of and we liked to play so we could be happy with the next couple of years of touring.” That’s not to say that Imagine Dragons, which includes singer Dan Reynolds, were unhappy with Night Visions. “With Night Visions we found ourselves, as we were on the road, expanding sections of songs and tweaking arrangements just to keep it fresh for us,” McKee says. “We built that into this record. We maybe wrote a little bit heavier of a record this time around because we

favor playing the harder songs live.” Arizona fans and those in town for the Super Bowl received a sneak peek of Smoke + Mirrors when Imagine Dragons played the opening track, “Shots,” at the DIRECTV Super Fan Festival in Glendale. “It was crazy to be associated with something as big as the Super Bowl,” McKee explains. “It was really awesome to go out there and perform for all the fans who came there. It’s cool whenever you get to play for a group of people like that who have come from all over. It’s not like playing for fans from one place. It’s playing for fans from all over the country. It was a fun vibe.” One benefit of playing the DIRECTV show was McKee was able to chat with childhood football hero Steve Young. The band and the Football Hall of Famer partnered for the Tyler Robinson Foundation, McKee says. Imagine Dragons set up the charity in 2013 to help families financially while their children battle cancer. “It’s cool whenever we get to see Steve,” he says. Imagine Dragons will be on the road at least for the next year to push Smoke + Mirrors. After the band plays North

America, it will do a “proper” Asian tour for the first time. It will then hit up parts of Eastern Europe that Imagine Dragons haven’t seen before. “We get to see as much of the world that we got to see in the last year—and even more,” McKee says “I’ll go to a lot of places I’ve never been to this year. “You really become aware of how small the world is. Everybody is linked together in this way. We feel like we’re running into old friends wherever we are. You go to Russia and you find an old friend. “It’s unbelievable. Last year we went to Latvia to play a festival,” he says. “I couldn’t even point out Latvia on a map. We played a festival and 35,000 people were there singing along to our music in Latvia. Performing is definitely the best part of my life.”

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STILL BEATING Ska band English Beat keeps its lengthy career alive Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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aving played Livewire and the Musical Instrument Museum in the last year, the 2 Tone ska band English Beat is coming back in mid-July. For singer Dave Wakeling, the July 11 gig at Livewire is a “celebratory return.” “It’s a lovely room, a great spot,” says Wakeling. “That helps—more people want to come out if it’s a nice place.” He’s equally as enthusiastic about the MIM, although it was a bit sterile, he says jokingly. “Oh my gosh, I’ve never seen anything about music that clean,” he says with a laugh. “That’s the only thing that scared me. It was hospital clean. I wondered if they had a room with four drunk guys rolling around crying saying how songs were written.” Wakeling is having more fun now with music as English Beat prepares to release Here We Go Love this fall. He’ll preview a few of the new songs at

Livewire. He calls the recording process a true labor of love. “It’s like word games or Scrabble,” Wakeling says. “You set yourself up with the idea in the first place. Then you have to look into your own points of view and examples that you’re seeing and lead it to a conclusion about why you wrote it in the first place. It’s quite a difficult process. It’s self-exploration and attempts at connection. It’s worth it to put the time in. The song means a lot to the fans, you know that it works.” It’s been working for the Birmingham, England-bred band since 1978. He chalks up English Beat’s long career to “brilliance” and “tenacity.” “I think probably in the 1980s our songs weren’t as famous in the singles charts than some other ones,” he says. “We were more college darlings. The record company didn’t put the bribes in for the top 40 singles. I used to get jealous of it. Now I’m rather thrilled because a lot of those songs I was jealous of you don’t

hear on the radio much. I get more radio play now than I did at the time.” That’s evident by previous sell outs at Livewire and the MIM. He’s amazed that he even packed the house in Omaha, Nebraska. “I think it’s because we’ve come to these places several times,” Wakeling says. “The fans who bought our records, they’re not actively involved in the music world, or it takes them a minute to know that we’ve come back to do a concert. The shows seem to be getting more and more packed. That’s a great place to be with a new record coming. There’s genuine excitement in the band.”

English Beat w/2Tone Lizard Kings

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SUBLIME Sublime with Rome’s lead singer builds upon Bradley Nowell’s legacy Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

Sublime with Rome w/ Mickey Avalon The Pool at Talking Stick, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 800.745.3000, ticketmaster.com, Sunday, July 19, 8 p.m., $45-$100

hen Rome Ramirez initially heard the reggae-alternative rock band Sublime, he was inspired. “They were my favorite band—still are,” says Ramirez, 27. “That was the very first band that ever got me into playing music. I was just a listener up to that point. Then I heard Sublime and I wanted a guitar and changed the way I dressed.” Little did he know that would lead to something more. After the death of lead singer Bradley Nowell, Ramirez joined Sublime after a series of chance meetings. Due to legal reasons, the band has been dubbed Sublime with Rome. Ramirez has a heavy hand in Sublime V.2, having produced its album Sirens, due out on July 17—two days before the act hits The Pool at Talking Stick. Sirens kicks off with the title track, which is a collaboration with Dirty Heads. “Personally, that’s my favorite song on the record,” he says. “I think it’s a very perfect song to showcase what the record is going to be like. It’s a concoction of everything.” Ramirez originally penned the song for rapper Mickey Avalon, who opens for Sublime with Rome in Scottsdale. When it came time to work on Sublime with Rome’s new album, Ramirez switched gears, and Avalon gave him permission to use it on Sublime with Rome’s new album. Ramirez was so excited about the song that he named the collection after it. “I ended up taking that one and reworking it with the guys,” he says. “I decided it would be a perfect song to have [Dirty Heads] hop on. I was in Texas at the time. My engineer recorded over at my studio. When I had the track emailed to me, it was incredible. I popped it in and knew we had the title song.” Ramirez says it’s now second nature to perform with Sublime with Rome. But he still can’t believe everything that has happened in his career. “I played a festival in front of 80,000 people in Brazil,” he recalls. “It was televised throughout the whole country on basic cable—millions and millions of viewers.” Was that a scary endeavor for Ramirez?: No way. “Eighty thousand people is not as scary as playing in front of eight. I’m weird like that.”

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VINDICATED Dashboard Confessional reunites after a five year hiatus Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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ashboard Confessional singer Chris Carrabba loves his Italian heritage, embracing everything from his large and loud family to his roots in the “old country.” He even supports fellow Italian musicians, such as “American Idol” winner Nick Fradiani. When Carrabba was asked to write the “Idol” coronation song, “Beautiful Life,” he wasn’t told which contestant it was for. He secretly hoped it would be Fradiani, who went on to win the contest. “It was a great fit for me; he’s another Italian kid from Connecticut,” he says. “There aren’t too many of us who are trying to do music the way we are. I’d watched (‘American Idol’), too, and I thought, ‘This is the guy I connect with.’”

But now he’s taking his own songs and bringing them to stages across the United States as Dashboard Confessional unites for its first full-band tour since around 2010, he says. Dashboard Confessional took a break after 10 years of averaging 280 shows a year. That got to him and his fellow musicians, who pulled the plug fearing burn out. “‘Maybe we need to take a break,’” Carrabba recalls telling his bandmates. “Nobody knew for how long.” The caveat to returning to the stage was that each member had to agree to reform. The answer was a resounding “yes” when Dashboard Confessional was asked to co-headline with Third Eye Blind. Carrabba—who also fronts Twin Forks and Further Seems Forever—was preparing the setlist at the time of the

interview, but planned to try to “please everyone.” “I’m trying my damnedest to go out there and make sure everyone hears every song they hope to hear,” he says. “You will hear the obvious ones that everybody knows, the songs that people connect with and ask for year in and year out. There will also be a couple of, what we call, deep cuts, the dark horses that never really blew up to a big, broad fanbase, but the smaller circle of the most devoted fans. We’d like to play those too.” He’ll have to please a lot of folks at the Comerica Theatre, as a large contingent of Carrabbas live in Arizona. “I have a lot of family there,” he says. “Every Italian from New York now lives there. My guest lists for Arizona are huge.”

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GREAT UNKNOWN

Rob Thomas explores new territory on forthcoming album Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

s the singer-songwriter of Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas has, essentially, been a hit-making machine for 22 years, scoring topselling songs like “Bright Lights,” “3 a.m.” and “Lonely No More.” But when he was penning his third solo album, this fall’s The Great Unknown, Thomas admits there were times when he just couldn’t write. It took a fellow artist to set him straight. “I got scolded by Ryan Adams,” says Thomas during a teleconference. “We were doing something. I had texted him. I felt like I just wasn’t liking what I was writing. If I write a song, the day you write a song, you feel like the most creative person on Earth. Then if you can’t write for a few days, you feel like a hack. You know? “He just started to go off, ‘Listen, you never say you can’t write. You take your car, you drive down to the lake. You lay on the hood. You look at the stars. You take another song that you love, you rewrite it and then make it your own.’ He went through, literally, six pages of ‘This is why if you’re a writer you never say you

can’t write.’ From that point on, I will never again say that I can’t write, thanks to Ryan.” One of the fruits of his labor is the first single, the up-tempo “Trust You,” which he wrote with OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder. The song tells the story about “bad-influence friends.” “I’ve definitely been a bad-influence friend,” he says with a frequent laugh. “I have certain friends that my wife knows to not expect me home too early when I’m with and I have friends that their wives know not to expect them home if I’m out. “I understand, where I’m at now in my life, bad decisions are usually just you’re holed up somewhere really late listening to music with some friends, but you’re way too drunk to be doing it. You know what I mean? Or you could wind up at bars standing on top of the bar doing karaoke when nobody’s doing karaoke “Trust You,” along with other new songs, will be showcased when he performs at Phoenix’s Comerica Theatre on Thursday, July 9. He admits he plays a few Matchbox Twenty songs, although they may not be recognizable because his bandmates—specifically drummer Paul

Doucette and lead guitarist Kyle Cook— are missing. “You know what I do?” he says rhetorically. “I don’t like to do the same album version. I don’t mind playing it in any group of people, but I don’t want to play Kyle’s part and Paul’s part, and have another person come in and play that. “What I’ll do with Matchbox is either I’ll come out and I’ll play something by myself acoustic on the guitar, or if the band does it, I bring it to them as if I just wrote it and let them reimagine it. They’re hearing the song that I wrote that means enough to me that I want to play it, but I don’t feel like I’m taking away anything from the other guys. That way, next year or the year after, you still have a reason to want to come see Matchbox because it’s going to be something different.” With the fall release of The Great Unknown, Thomas’ first solo album since 2009’s Cradlesong, he is ready to explore his creative bucket list while Matchbox Twenty returns for its 20th anniversary in 2016. “Well, let’s see,” Thomas says. “Pop. I’ve done ‘90s ‘I’m angry and I don’t know why’ alternative.’ I’ve done, ‘I’m going to

make you shake your ass’ pop. I think if I could hit a real solid ‘cry in your beer,’ then I’m done.” Thomas is kidding—or maybe not. “To some degree, I have fun making pop records,” Thomas says. “However, this may be my last pop record that I ever make. ... I’m trying to create this vibe. It still has to fit into a way that I can sit down with you and just play it on a guitar, an acoustic guitar, and just play you the song and you’ll get it as a song, and it does something to you as a song. I think the difference between me writing ‘Trust You’ or me writing, like, Rihanna’s ‘Bitch Better Have My Money,’ that’s probably never going to happen anytime soon.”

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ALIENESQUE

AURA

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Local electro-pop ‘alien’ Luna Aura strikes it big Alexa D’Angelo » The Entertainer!

he calls herself an alien, claiming she is not of this world. Her unique music may prove just that. Luna Aura is an up-andcoming Phoenix musician with one EP under her belt and another coming August 7. “I play with the alien thing. I make myself creepy instead of pretty,” Aura says. “What I’m trying to say is that I am not of anything that’s happening in this world. I am my own entity.” “You can’t put me anywhere, I’m too weird,” the 22-year-old Aura says. Aura often wears wigs and changes her hair (only her family knows her

What I’m trying to say is that I am not of anything that’s happening in this world. I am my own entity.

real hair color!) and plays with different contact lenses to make herself more alienesque. And the look perfectly matches the music. Even Aura’s sad songs are uniquely upbeat, with her electronic, forward-thinking sound being the perfect addition to those weird, eclectic summer music festivals. Aura’s latest EP, Supernova, will have five songs, including single “Dancing with Your Ghost,” a catchy tune that Aura wrote in memory of her little brother, who passed earlier this year. Aura says the song is a testament to the everlasting connection between two beings existing in two completely different worlds at once. “My little brother was my biggest fan,” Aura says. “He always wanted to share my music with his friends.” “It’s funny, now the roles are reversed. He looked up to me for so long but now I’m the one looking up to him,” she says. Aura began singing at an early age, showcasing her unmistakable talent to only her close family. But at age 15 she began putting on live shows around Phoenix and writing her own music. For the last four years, Aura has been focused on making music to share her message, but now she’s hoping to share the positivity of her little brother in her music as well. Aura’s tunes have themes ranging from love to feminism and are all created using electric-based methods. With this album she has had the opportunity to write with other artists and grow in her music. “You could say the writing was star-studded,” Aura jokes. “But really the EP had different writers, all of which are fantastic, and together we were able to create some really great songs.”

Though the writers have changed, Aura says her music still has the same sound as her first album. “My sound has definitely matured with me, but it’s not a huge jump from the first EP,” she says. “It’s just very mature, with more mature themes, I think.” In the interim between the releases of her two EPs, Aura has been busy performing in Arizona and parts of California. “I got the chance to perform at the Global Dance Festival at the Tempe Beach Park not that long ago and it was incredible,” she says. “I was on the same stage as some great artists and I just loved everyone there.” Aura puts on a commanding and wacky show, but her fans love every minute of it. Aura says that she writes music for her fans, not for herself. “It’s an opportunity to create something that other people can relate to,” she says. “It’s not like I write something so I can sit on my bed and jam out to myself,” she laughs. But even though Aura has become an up-and-coming artist in the last year, she says she hasn’t let it get to her head. “My parents and my family keep me very grounded,” she says. “They are my biggest cheerleaders, but they also critique me in a way that helps me improve.” “I truly owe my parents for everything, they raised me to be very humble and keep me that way,” she says. After the EP’s release in August, Aura plans to go on tour. She’ll be stopping by Valley Bar on August 29, with details to be determined. “I just want to make music and show everyone, girls especially, that it’s okay to be weird and to be whatever the hell you want.”

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WE WERE THERE— WHERE WERE YOU?

R3HAB at Talking Stick’s Release Pool Party on May 30 R3HAB’s big beating sounds kept the party going despite the heat at Talking Stick’s Release Pool Party on May 30. PHOTOS BY TAVIT DANIEL

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THE NIGHTOWL

SIP » UNLEASH » MIX » MINGLE » PULSE » SHAKE

Paul Oakenfold 75 History of Trap 74 Tipsy Drink of the Month 74

THE BEST NIGHTLIFE EVENTS IN JULY

Mark Farina

America, F*CK YEAH!

JULY 3 This Chicago-based house DJ is best known for his jazzy Chicago mixes and his extended sets that can last over eight hours at a time! He has his very own unique style of mixing and released a seven volume series of musical compilations called Mushroom Jazz. He effortlessly combines acid jazz and urban beats into his mixes, making his shows very lively. He has been voted as one of the top 20 DJs in the world by MUZIK and BPM magazines. W Scottsdale Hotel, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480.970.2100, wscottsdalehotel. com, 12 p.m., $20

JULY 4 This event is for all America lovers. Celebrate this Fourth of July at Tongue Tied with cheap beer, hot dogs, flags, apple pie and DJs playing USA classics! Roya and Funkfinger will be playing favorite dance party classics with a level of patriotic themes expected on Independence Day. Enjoy the tunes, a pie eating contest, a costume contest and a photo booth at this Fourth of July extravaganza! Linger Longer Lounge, 6522 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, 602.264.4549, facebook.com/lingerlongerlounge. com, 9 p.m., $5

TJR JULY 3 Exploding onto the scene in 2008, TJ Rozdilsky, otherwise known as TJR, has gone on to develop an extensive repertoire of original tracks and remixes. In 2012 the DJ/producer signed to fellow dance music artist Chris Lake’s record label Rising Music. After signing with the label, TJR went on to top the Beatport charts with his hits “Funky Vodka” and “What’s Up Suckaz”. His success has continued with his smash hit “Ode to Oi” and his certified multiplatinum track, “Don’t Stop the Party,” a collaboration with Pitbull. Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $15

Brooke Evers JULY 4 Well, she just does it all! Supermodel, TV personality and W’s holiday resident DJ, Brooke Evers will be setting the tone for Fourth of July Weekend this year. She’s known for creating mixes of the latest pop and R&B with electro, and has performed at some of the most notable clubs in Australia. Don’t miss this beautiful DJ in a Fourth of July spectacular! W Scottsdale Hotel, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480.970.2100, wscottsdalehotel. com, 11 a.m., $20

Rebecca & Fiona JULY 4 Last year Rebecca & Fiona played over 100 shows all over the world alongside DJs like Tiësto, Kaskade, Axwell and Steve Angello. Don’t let their beauty and glamorous public

life fool you. Rebecca & Fiona are dedicated musicians who spend more time putting together cool new tracks then they do out partying at the club. Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre.com, 9 p.m., $10

Benny Benassi JULY 12 Listening to this guy’s EDM tracks while lounging at the pool at Talking Stick makes for a fun, exciting night out. Benny Benassi is known as a charming and down-to-earth artist in the music community and is best known for the 2002 summer club hit “Satisfaction.” Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort. com, 11 p.m., $15-$30

Kevin Dillon Pool Party JULY 12 That’s right—ladies and gentlemen, Johnny Drama himself will be hosting an unforgettable pool party at Maya Day + Nightclub on July 12. Grab your sexiest swimsuit, your flashiest sunnies and your sunscreen and get ready to party like the boys on “Entourage!” Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 12 p.m., $14

Old School ‘90s R&B and Hip Hop Dance Party JULY 17 Did you love “Push It” by Salt n’ Pepa? How about Destiny’s Child? DJ Slick 76 and DJ Melo throw it back to the 1990s in this Friday night event. Get your dancing

shoes on and jam out to the songs you loved from more than a decade ago! Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, 11 p.m., $3-$5

Havana Brown JULY 18 The “We Run the Night” creator, Havana Brown has been quite the busy woman since her hit single came out in 2013. She supplied an exclusive soundtrack to American Eagle and performed for millions of viewers on “America’s Got Talent.” See her live at the pool at Talking Stick Resort where ladies get in free all day. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort. com, 11 a.m., Free

Gent & Jawns, Meaux Green and Valentino Khan JULY 25 What is better than one DJ? Three DJs all in one night! Gent & Jawns, a Washington, D.C., and Virginia based DJ and producer duo made up of Billy the Gent and Long Jawns, began their collaborative efforts in 2009. Meaux Green, is best known for his collaboration with CAKED UP on “Thirsty” which has amassed over three million plays on SoundCloud. Valentino Khan is a DJ and producer from Los Angeles and has produced for Grammy award-winning artists such as B.o.B., Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Iggy Azalea and Tyga. Livewire, 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.361.9783, livewireaz.com, 8 p.m., $15 WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

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TRAP

Trap music: A history lesson

espite what you may think, there is a long history surrounding the term “trap” in regards to music. Nowadays, we look at trap as a genre that is known for filthy basslines, juicy beats and curve-ball drops. But there was a time when trap music was quite different from what we’re used to today. In the ‘90s, hip-hop was at the forefront of popular music and the term “trap” was used to define a specific genre of hip-hop that referred to

artists, such as Three 6 Mafia and Master P, who rapped about “the trap,” or drug dealing and the struggle for success. But the popularity of this form of rap evolved the genre into something that appealed to a wider audience. Following T.I.’s massively successful album Trap Muzik in 2003, the genre took over mainstream hip-hop charts in America. By the end of the decade, artists like Beyonce, Twista, Katy Perry and Chief Keef were creators of trap and other genres began to take on trap’s characteristics, including electronic. Using the 808’s, snares, synths, and brass/ string/woodwind combination from classical trap, electronic music artists began to create subsets of trap that were all their own. Thanks to artists like Diplo, Flosstradamus and RL Grime, we were graced with the trap that begs us to “get, get, get low when the whistle blows.” In 2013, electronic trap reached a high point when Rolling Stone labeled the DJ Snake and Lil Jon track, “Turn Down For What,” as the second-best song of the year. Experience the evolution of trap music on July 18 when Trapfest takes over the Monarch Theatre with current masterminds Bro Safari, Brillz and Sikdope.

NIGHTLIFE

CALENDAR Sonreal

JULY 2 Manufactured Superstars

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $10

INTL, 9 p.m., $10

JULY 17

JULY 3

Trapfest Tucson w/Brillz, Lookas and Sikdope

Panda Funk w/Deorro, Zoo Funktion, Dirty Audio and IEZ

Talking Stick Resort, 11 a.m., $20

Rialto Theatre, 7 p.m., $22

JULY 18 Trapfest Phoenix w/Bro Safari, Brillz and Sikdope The Pressroom, 9 p.m., $30

JULY 4 Erick Morillo

Talking Stick Resort, 11 a.m., $21

JULY 24 Father

Club Red, 7 p.m., $15

JULY 11

JULY 25

Adrian Lux

Talking Stick Resort, 11 a.m., $10 for males/females free

Kymani Marley

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $18

TIPSY DRINK OF THE MONTH A sweet and tart cocktail from TIPSY to savor July

OLD TOWN NECTAR

1.5 oz. Grey Goose Melon ½ oz. Aperol ½ oz. St. Germain 2 oz. sweet & sour mix Splash of orange juice

ipsy is celebrating July with Dakota Bar and Restaurant in Scottsdale’s Entertainment District. Dakota, owned by the Triyar family, is not only a nightlife hotspot, but also a full service restaurant whose menu consists of local and organic foods crafted all day. Entering through the large doors you feel like Alice in Wonderland, surrounded by rustic-yetelegant ambiance, immaculate chandeliers and a magical sensation. You can also count on being greeted with a smile and amazing service. Arianna Theison has been a bartender at Dakota since it opened in December 2014. “I have been a bartender for over seven years but enjoy working here because of the people and the Triyar family,” she says. Theison recommended we try the Old Town Nectar cocktail, a guest favorite.

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Over the years, Theison had her share of crazy stories. One incident stands out among the rest. “A guest wrote his number on a sugar packet and tossed it in my face while I prepared his drink.” She says being a bartender is a hard but rewarding job. She just wants Dakota’s customers to have a great time and know the bar is doing everything it can to offer stellar service. For more information on Dakota and all of its amazing specials, download the Tipsy app and check the bar’s profile. For $15 a month, Tipsy members receive five vouchers redeemable for complimentary drinks, front-of-the-line passes and no-cover-charge entry to over 30 bars and clubs in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. Use promo code “Dakota” to receive the first month for free! Tipsy launched in April and is currently available on Android and iOS with over 1200 users. Visit imtipsy.com for more information.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain. Serve over ice and garnish with lime twist. Dakota

7301 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.361.1030, dakotabar.com

For $15 a month, the Tipsy app gives you five vouchers, redeemable for complimentary drinks and VIP experiences at over 35 venues in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix.

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LEGEND Iconic DJ and producer comes to Monarch Theatre

Jasmine Kemper » The Entertainer! ince the ‘80s, Paul Oakenfold has paved the way for the dance music scene and is still going strong today. The DJ and producer was born in London and got his start in music at the early age of 16 when he and his friend, Trevor Fung, played in a basement bar in Covent Garden. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Madonna, U2 and The Happy Mondays, but it’s his dedication to the music that has helped him remain relevant in the trance music genre. He was noted as the number one DJ in the world by DJ Magazine for two consecutive years and has been nominated for three Grammys for his musical talents. Not only is he a well-known DJ, but

in recent years, Oakenfold has also been responsible for amazing music scores in some of Hollywood’s hit films such as “The Bourne Identity,” “Shrek 2,” “Matrix Reloaded,” “Swordfish” and “Collateral.” His popularity in the U.S. doesn’t end there. With over a half a million sales, he was awarded as the highest selling DJ compilation in U.S. history. Oakenfold has also traveled on three worldwide tours, performed on the Great Wall of China and played at the Hollywood Bowl in California. Despite his popularity over the years, Oakenfold always returns to the music styles that made him who he is today. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic DJ perform his set at the Monarch Theatre on Saturday, July 11.

Paul Oakenfold

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ODDLY ACCURATE ASTROLOGY What does July hold for your social life? Weiss Kelly » The Entertainer!

CANCER »

June 22 – July 22 It is your time to shine. This month, the new moon means it’s time to reinvent yourself in the best way possible. Get out of the house and fill your calendar with new and unexpected adventures. If you’re single, expect to encounter new people in your life. If not, take some time out of your busy schedule to spend with your close friends and family.

LEO »

July 23 – August 22 While you might be busy taking care of prior commitments in the beginning of the month, you’ll still be able to maintain your social life. Take some time to recharge before your social schedule increases dramatically. You might grow tired of all these outings, but it will pay off when someone special catches your eye.

VIRGO »

August 23 – September 22 Loosen up a bit this month and give yourself some time to relax. You may find it hard to put that daily work planner aside, but use your organizational skills for something less stressful. Make a detailed list of vacationing spots. You’ll find that visiting familiar places with friends or family will make you feel less restless.

LIBRA »

September 23 – October 22 Being the likable person you are, prepare for invites to flood your inbox this month. While you’ll want to go to all these events, you can’t be in multiple places at once. Learn to compromise and you should be fine. When it comes to romantic encounters, the only problem you will have is finding time for all of them.

SCORPIO »

October 23 – November 21 All the things you have been working hard for, including relationships, will come together in July. Use this control to your advantage and use this time to travel and explore. Act quickly, because work matters will start to trickle back toward the end of the month.

SAGITTARIUS »

November 22 – December 21 Socializing will not be a problem for you in July. No one enjoys experiencing it all, or fears missing out, like you do. You might have a lot on your social plate this month, but knowing you, you’ll find time to do them all. Whatever you choose to do, have fun with it.

CAPRICORN »

December 22 – January 19 You may need to push back your plans in order to help those in need. However, there will be an opportunity to take some time off work to spend with people you love from your past. Take this month to focus on others and you will be rewarded in return.

AQUARIUS »

January 20 – February 18 Don’t let the heat stop you from going outside. July is your month to try new things and to explore local events around town. The Sun will enter Leo on July 23, leaving room for a new romance or friendship with someone who shares the same interests as you.

PISCES »

February 19 – March 20 The opportunities are endless for you in July. Take advantage of new events, people or places you come across, whether they’re close to home or require a road trip. While you should surround yourself with others this month, find some time to enjoy your own company and get creative.

ARIES »

March 21 – April 21 Family and home matters will be at the top of your list in the early part of July. You’ll be staying closer to home, but this means you can enjoy the simple things in your own backyard. The moon rules this month, and the new moon will bring rejuvenation to an area in your life. Take this month to reorganize your family life and start fresh.

TAURUS »

April 22 – May 20 There will be many opportunities offered to you in July, but it is up to you to prioritize them. Be sure to ask yourself which ones are worth your time in order for you to stay on track. By mid-month, take some time off for a vacation of your choice. The new moon is sending you in many directions, so remember to stay patient.

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May 21 – June 21 Watch your wallet this month because your finances are going to need to be stretched as much as possible. Use your time wisely and don’t stress too much, because by mid-month an unexpected financial opportunity will motivate you to get out there.

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