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Quick Turnaround New head coach guides Iowa State from two wins to bowl berth What a difference a season makes. A year after losing 10 straight games to finish 2-10 and the sudden departure of head coach Gene Chizik – who unceremoniously abandoned his post to take the helm at Auburn – the Cyclones didn’t figure to make much noise in a top-heavy Big 12. But first-year head coach Paul Rhoads and an impressive rushing attack did just that, tripling the prior season’s win total, upending Big 12 North champion Nebraska and qualifying for the ISU’s first bowl game in four years. Iowa State’s last bowl appearance came in 2005, when the Cyclones lost to TCU in the 2005 Houston Bowl (now the Texas Bowl). The loss capped off a string of five bowl appearances in six

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seasons, but the uncertainty of suddenly perpetual coaching turnover led to a three-season post-seasonless stretch that Rhoads appears to have all but patched up. This season, running back Alexander Robinson was the season’s big story on the offensive side of the ball, as the junior rushed for 1,058 yards – good for fourth in the conference – and scored six touchdowns. Running back Austen Arnaud added 485 yards on the ground and punched in seven scores, further contributing to the Big 12’s fourthranked rushing offense (177.3 yards-per-game). The passing game wasn’t nearly as crisp – quarterback Austen Arnaud completed just 57.4 percent of his passes for 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions to lead the con-

ference’s 10th-ranked pass offense – but the running threat and a stout offensive line were strong enough for Cyclone quarterbacks to only surrender 14 sacks on the season, second only to Oklahoma State in-conference. ISU’s defense can be most favorably categorized as “opportunistic” in a conference full of gun-slinging offenses. The Cyclones ranked secondto-last in total defense and ninth in pass defense in the Big 12, forced a conference-low 14 sacks and were smack dab in the middle of the conference in scoring defense. But the team also sported a +6 turnover margin – the defense’s 30 forced turnovers were secondmost, behind only Texas – and were the least-penalized team in the Big 12. – Nate Lipka

6-6 Season at a Glance Iowa State (6-6, 3-5 Big 12) 09/03 North Dakota State W 34-17 09/12 Iowa L 35-3 09/19 @ Kent State W 34-13 09/26 Army W 31-10 10/03 @ Kansas St. (K.C.) L 24-23 10/10 @ Kansas L 41-36 10/17 Baylor W 24-10 10/24 @ Nebraska W 9-7 10/31 @ Texas A&M L 35-10 11/07 Oklahoma State L 34-8 11/14 Colorado W 17-10 11/21 @ Missouri L 34-24

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6-6 Ranking & Scores Minnesota (6-6, 3-5 Big Ten) 09/05 @ Syracuse W 23-20 (OT) 09/12 Air Force W 20-13 09/19 California L 35-21 09/26 @ Northwestern W 35-24 10/03 Wisconsin L 31-28 10/10 Purdue W 35-20 10/17 @ Penn State L 20-0 10/24 @ Ohio State L 38-7 10/31 Michigan State W 42-34 11/07 Illinois L 35-32 11/14 South Dakota St. W 16-13 11/21 @ Iowa L 12-0

Familiar Place Minnesota preps for third Insight Bowl in four seasons In the true spirit of the holidays, Minnesota is once again generously saving the Sun Devil Stadium crew some money on paint. The familiarly gold and maroon Golden Gophers are set to make their third Insight Bowl appearance in four years, and needless to say, the team’s Midwestern faithful are restless for a more favorable outcome. In 2006’s Insight Bowl, Minnesota turned a 38-7 lead over Texas Tech with five minutes remaining in the third quarter into a stunning 44-41 loss, one of the biggest collapses in the history of college football. Last season, it was never close in a 41-24 blowout loss to Kansas. This year, the offense appears in need of some tinkering in order to come away

with an improved outcome. The Golden Gophers field the Big 10’s worst offense. They field the conference’s worst rushing attack, the ninthranked passing attack and racked up the most penalties in the conference. Three-year-starting quarterback Adam Weber was sacked a Big Ten-most 35 times and largely regressed this season, throwing more interceptions (14) than touchdowns (12) and completing only 52 percent of his passes, worst in the conference. Much of the woes on that side of the ball are the direct result of a ragged transition into first-year offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch’s pro-style offense, which often led to skill players looking lost and damaging lapses on the offensive line.

The loss of stud wide receiver Eric Decker to injury after eight games – a player who led the conference in both receptions and receiving yards a season ago – certainly hurt. Still, Decker managed to lead the team in receptions (50) even in a shortened season. Minnesota’s defense was decidedly average and occasionally opportunistic (14 fumbles recovered led the Big Ten). The Golden Gophers ranked sixth in the conference in scoring defense (24.6 pointsper-game allowed), fifth in pass defense (217.6 yards-pergame) and seventh in rushing defense (146.7 ypg). The Golden Gophers fielded a -3 turnover margin, turning the ball over 27 times on the season with only 24 takeaways. – Nate Lipka

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Quiet Dynasty ‘Team of the Decade’ Boise State still has much to prove They’re the winningest team of the decade and just capped off their second straight undefeated regular season, yet Boise State doesn’t get a shot at the national championship. This time around, it’s a stick in Bronco fans’ sides, a sign of elevated expectations in Boise. “For us to be in the bowl game and have a chance to play in two BCS bowl games in four years, five years ago, even for us, people didn’t think that was possible,” says fourth-year head coach Chris Petersen. “So, slowly and surely, things change.” Since 1999, Boise State has posted a 121-20 overall record, has appeared in eight straight bowl games and nine in the last 10 seasons, and has won the WAC outright in all

but two seasons since joining the conference in 2001. In four seasons under Chris Petersen, Boise State is 48-4 with only one conference loss and a signature win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. The Broncos offense is still familiarly explosive, running up a national-best 44.2 points-per-game. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Kellen Moore is the highest-rated quarterback in FBS (167.3 QB rating), having completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 3,325 yards (10th in the nation), 39 TDs (second) and only three interceptions, finishing seventh in Heisman voting. Moore’s two favorite targets – all-conference performers Titus Young and Austin Pettis – combined for 133

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receptions, more than 1,800 yards and 24 touchdowns, but eight other players also tallied touchdown grabs on the year. The line also opened up holes for an impressive onetwo tandem of running backs, junior Jeremy Avery (1,131 rushing yards and six touchdowns) and Doug Martin (723 yards, 14 TDS). But the scoreboardpounding Broncos are far from a one-dimensional outfit: the defense proved to be formidable, too. Repeat All-WAC performers junior defensive end Ryan Winterswyk and senior defensive back Kyle Wilson anchored a unit that ranked 13th nationally in terms of yards (299.6 yards-per-game) and 16th in points allowed (17.7 ppg). – Nate Lipka

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Ranking & Scores Boise State (13-0, 8-0 WAC) 09/03 Oregon W 19-8 09/12 Miami (OH) W 48-0 09/18 @ Fresno State W 51-34 09/26 @ Bowling Green W 49-14 10/03 UC-Davis W 34-16 10/14 @ Tulsa W 28-21 10/24 @ Hawaii W 54-9 10/31 San Jose State W 45-7 11/06 @ Louisiana Tech W 45-35 11/14 Idaho W 63-25 11/20 @ Utah State W 52-21 11/27 Nevada W 44-33 12/05 New Mexico o State W 42-7

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Ranking & Scores TCU (12-0, 8-0 MWC) 09/12 @ Virginia W 30-14 09/19 Texas State W 56-21 09/26 @ Clemson W 14-10 10/03 SMU W 39-14 10/14 @ Air Force W 20-17 10/17 Colorado State W 44-6 10/24 BYU W 38-7 10/31 UNLV W 41-0 11/07 @ San Diego State W 55-12 11/14 Utah W 55-28 11/21 @ Wyoming W 45-10 11/28 New Mexico W 51-10

Rising Power TCU, that other team from Texas, has a real case for No. 1 Polls, pundits and computer formulas aside, the numbers spell it out quite clearly: statistically-speaking, TCU is the best team in the country. The Horned Frogs field the nation’s top defense in terms of yardage (233.3 yards-per-game) and the thirdranked offense (40.7 ppg), a deadly balance that saw dominant TCU gain steam as the season progressed. A stable of talented backs led the fifth-best rushing attack in the country (3,078 yards). Joseph Turner, Matthew Tucker, Edward Wesley and Andy Dalton each rushed for at least 500 yards and combined for 2,529 yards and 28 touchdowns on the ground. Quarterback Andy Dalton was among the most efficient in the nation, completing 62.4

percent of his passes for 2,484 yards, 22 touchdowns to only five interceptions and a 159.6 quarterback rating. Senior defensive end Jerry Hughes accounted for 11.5 of the team’s 35 sacks (17th in FBS) and helped anchor the nation’s third-best rush defense (80.5 ypg). The Horned Frogs won road games at Virginia and Clemson and convincingly downed Mountain West rivals BYU (38-7) and Utah (55-28), and won all eight conference games by an average of 36 points. But TCU’s ascent into BCS consideration and national title conversation is as much a product of long-term consistency as it is the team’s sterling 2009 season. The Horned Frogs have won 11 or more games in five

of the past seven seasons. They have compiled an 85-27 record in nine seasons under head coach Gary Patterson, earning bowl berths eight times with victories in each of their last four. Add in TCU’s current 14-game winning streak – second only to Texas’ 17 – and it seems they’d stack up well against any of the major conference powers. “Our whole point is, to feel like we feel this year, at times when we played, we felt like we could play with anybody in the country,” Patterson says. Instead, the Horned Frogs match up with Boise State a season removed from a 17-16 slug-fest Poinsettia Bowl win over the then-undefeated Broncos. – Nate Lipka

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WWE star John Cena to grand marshall Fiesta Bowl Parade New Year’s is a time for renewal and celebration with family and friends. So after you’ve recovered from that first party of the year, head into the sun with the family for one of the most celebrated Fiesta Bowl festivities with a couple thousand of your closest friends. The Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade, Arizona’s largest spectator event, will mark its 39th year marching through the streets of central Phoenix Saturday, January 2 at 11 a.m. World Wrestling Entertainment Superstar and current WWE Champion John Cena will serve as the grand marshal for the parade, pre-

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sented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. As grand marshal, Cena will not only lead this year’s Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade, but will also serve as a special guest at the 39th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Monday, January 4, where he’ll participate in the pre-game festivities and coin toss. Stewart will lead floats, massive balloons, marching bands and equestrian groups as they march down the parade route, from Central and Montebello avenues to Seventh Street and Minnezona Avenue. Cena, the 6-foot-1, 248pound WWE Superstar, attend-

ed Springfield College (Mass.), obtaining a degree in exercise physiology. He was an offensive lineman for the school’s Division III football team, earning All-America honors as a senior. As one of the MakeA-Wish Foundation’s most requested and devoted celebrity wish granters, John Cena was the first celebrity to join NBA legend Michael Jordan as a Wish Ambassador. As a Wish Ambassador, he supports the Foundation’s efforts to grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions. “The Fiesta Bowl’s mission each year is to create family friendly events that service

the community,” said Marcus Sipolt, Fiesta Bowl parade chairman. “To have a grand marshal like Mr. Cena ... is a real treat.” The Parade’s annual theme, “Spirit of the Southwest,” honors the essence of Arizona’s breathtaking desert landscapes and unique cultural heritage. Admission to the parade is free, but if first-class is the way you’re looking to go, bleacher seats are available for $25 each for adults. Fiesta Bowl Parade, Central Avenue, Central Phoenix, Saturday, January 2, 11 a.m., free. Bleacher seats are $25.

National Band Championship It’s sort of like how the movie Bring it On was for cheerleaders, only it’s not a movie and there will be no cheerleaders. But, there will be dedicated musicians doing their thing in front of a panel of judges, all in hopes of winning bragging rights and the ever-coveted Grand Master’s Trophy. For 32 years, high school marching bands from across the country have traveled to Arizona to play their best field performance in front of friends, family and the daunting table of judges. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship will feature 7 marching bands from around the U.S. to rock the stadium in what has been called one of the most prestigious high school marching band competitions in the country. As one of the longest running events in Fiesta Bowl history, this annual show features the nation’s most highly decorated and highly skilled bands who make their way onto the field to play for 10 minutes. Then, in the spirit of all that is competitive, a panel of judges critiques the bands on: musical performance, visual performance, auxiliary techniques, percussion, drum majors and overall effect. Then, the bands from the preliminary competi-

tion will compete for the Grand Master’s Trophy in the event finals also held here in Arizona. Over the past three decades, the Championship has been home to marching bands from 36 different states. Judges for the event are said to be highly-rated high school music program directors who have developed excelling music programs at their own respective schools. The performing bands are: • Catalina Foothills High School – Tucson, Arizona • Heritage High School – Ringgold, Georgia • Marina High School – Huntington Beach, California • Mount Carmel High School – San Diego, California • Mountain View High School – Mesa, Arizona • Thousand Oaks High School – Thousand Oaks, California • Woodland Hills High School – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship, University of Phoenix Stadium, Thursday, January 1, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., $16-$29 – Lauren Kawam

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THE 25 FIESTA BOWL BLOCK PARTY December 31, 2009 • 5 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

“TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS”

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Purchase your Fiesta Bowl Block Party ticket by December 30 at Fry’s Food Stores and save $5 off the price of the general admission ticket at the gate (Fiesta Bowl Block Party tickets are $15 at Fry’s Food Stores and $20 at the gate). Buy three discount tickets and you will receive a fourth ticket for free. GENERAL ADMISSION & GATE TICKETS ($20)

Fiesta Bowl Block Party tickets may be purchased for $20 at the Fiesta Bowl Office or online at fiestabowl. org. Tickets may also be purchased at the gates to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party for $20. GILA RIVER CASINOS VIP PASSES ($100)

A limited number of VIP Passes will be made available to the public for the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. VIP Passes offer access to the Block Party and access to a private viewing area and lounge adjacent to the Fiesta Bowl Main Stage. Complimentary refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food will be provided. VIP Passes are $100. You must call the Fiesta Bowl Ticket Office to reserve your VIP Pass. Fiesta Bowl Ticket Office: 480.350.0911.

FIESTA BOWL BLOCK PARTY Miill Avenue District Tempe Arizona Thursday, December 31, 2009 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Twenty-five years ago a small group of community leaders in Tempe got together to figure out what they could do for all the visiting fans who were attending the Fiesta Bowl game. Little did they know that they would create an event that is known throughout the college football community, rated a top-10 event by USA Today and the “Place to Party” by Sporting News, and is the largest community celebration on New Year’s Eve in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Well, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party is still “Takin’ it to the Streets” of downtown Tempe and just as the City of Tempe has grown and changed over the years, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party has grown and changed. The Block Party has expanded its presence in the downtown area of Tempe, moving the Main Stage back downtown and filling in all the side streets and plazas with a variety of entertainment options. Highlighting this year’s entertainment will be the legendary group The Doobie Brothers. With songs that generations have sung along to, the

band will be rocking the Main Stage. A second concert stage has been added to this year’s Block Party and will feature national recording artist NonPoint. To add to the musical fun there will be stages and musical acts located throughout the downtown area. There are some things you do not want to miss as you celebrate at the Block Party. The Dueling Pianos are back for the sixth year at Hayden Square and singing along has never been so much fun. The Dance Club has moved to a new location on the back patio of the Brickyard building. With a video board, the hottest DJs and the coolest light show, this is the place to be for those that want to dance the night away. New to this year’s Block Party is Fiestaville, part of the “Festival of College Football.” It is where the fans of the visiting teams of both the Insight Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl join in the celebration of the Southwest and football. The party will end with a countdown to midnight, and as the sky explodes with fireworks, you will say, “This has been one spectacular night.”

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There are numerous options to drive or take mass transit to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. For your convenience and safety, we encourage you to ride either a Tempe Bus, Orbit Shuttle or try the new METRO light rail. The Fiesta Bowl Block Party does not control or set prices on any parking or transportation options associated with the event. If you do drive and drink, please make sure you have a designated driver.

Tempe Bus Routes/ Orbit Shuttle System Valley Metro Bus and Orbit Routes within the city of Tempe will run until 2 a.m. to provide convenient service to and from the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. Many bus routes drop-off at the Tempe Transportation Center located at Fifth Street and College Avenue. Other bus routes will stop at the METRO light rail station where patrons can transfer to METRO light rail trains that will transport them to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. For more information, visit: tempe.gov/tim.

Mill Avenue Station, which is a major entrance point to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. There are eight free park-and-ride lots on the light rail system. For more information, visit: METROlightrail.org. Parking in the Mill Avenue District of Downtown Tempe There are more than 1,000 parking spots in the Mill Avenue District. For more information on downtown parking, visit: downtowntempe.com. Parking at Arizona State University

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Please be aware that the Insight Bowl will be December 31 at 3:30 p.m. Parking access at and around Sun Devil Stadium may be limited to pass parking prior to 8 p.m. Parking should be accessible at other parking lots and structures on campus. For more information on available ASU parking, visit: uabf.asu.edu/parking_transportation.

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Location: Fifth Street east of Mill Avenue Description: Craig Davis is one of the best Magicians in Arizona. His show combines unbelievable grand magic illusions, comedy, audience participation and belly dancing featuring Myryka. Entertainment Schedule: 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. – The Davis Circus of Illusion featuring Magical Myryka See one of the best live magical acts in Arizona perform sets every hour beginning at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Craig Davis and the Magical Myryka’s act features countless mind defying feats of magic, fire, juggling, belly dancing and more.

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Location: Hayden Square Amphitheater (Fourth Street, west of Mill Avenue) Description: Pianists from The Big Bang will have you singing your favorite songs in what many people call the best place to hang out at the Fiesta Bowl Block Party.

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Entertainment Schedule: 5:30 p.m. – Hans Olson Hans Olson is a veteran performing musician. He plays an amplified acoustic guitar and harmonica and is known as Drinks Served: Miller Lite, one of the best “harpMGD 64, Blue Moon, in-a-rack” players in the 3 Amigos Margaritas, Pepsi, Water world.

10 p.m. – The Strange Family Circus Dr. Rev. Stephen Strange and his wife, known as Restrictions: Must be 21 & 9 p.m. – The Big Bang “Mother Fakir,” perform older to enter the Tostitos Dueling Pianos as The Strange Family Dueling Piano Bar. The Big Bang’s pianists Circus, stunning audibring their live stylings ences with stunts using to the streets for hours snakes, scorpions, fire, of fun featuring some of your favorite songs. nails, razor blades and broken glass. Restrictions: All Ages

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Tramps and Thieves

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Location: On Mill Avenue just north of Fifth Street Description: Some of the best local country bands will perform on this stage. Entertainment Schedule: 5 p.m. – Casey Lee Smith Casey Lee Smith is a singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in Arizona. He writes and performs a fusion of country, rock, jazz and blues. He was the selected performer from “Deborah Gibson’s Electric Youth” for the South by Southwest 2009 Music Conference in Austin, Texas. He recently released his sophomore EP, “Casey Lee Smith.” 7:15 p.m. – A Boy Named Sioux A Boy Named Sioux combines the extraordinary talents of fiddle player Jayson James and upright electric bassist Aleks Woodroffe. A Boy Named Sioux wants their fans to experience the 1970’s outlaw movement all over again. Their music is about good times and great friends.

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10 p.m. – Tramps and Thieves Tramps and Thieves – made up of Emmett, Scott, Andy and Ryan – is an Arizona-based four-piece band that’s been seamlessly blending classic rock, country and acoustic folk for the last six years. The band has toured nationwide.

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Country Corner Location: Fourth Street, west of Mill Avenue Description: A mini museum of rock and roll. o Activities: Videos of the History of Rock & Roll, Display splay Boards, Dead Rock Star, Band Name Origins, rigins, Number One Hits, Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums, Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs, America’s Top Selling Albums of All Time, me, Bands that have played the Fiesta Bowl wl Block Party, Take Your Picture with a Rock Star. *Rock Stars still to be confirmed Restrictions: All Ages

Location: Fifth Street & Mill Avenue (the center of the Fiesta Bowl Block Party for 25 years) Description Celebrate the Description: New Year and everything ev country on the corner co of Fifth and Mill with the big 102.5 KNIX radio. DJ Rockin Rob Shakman performs country karaoke kara with a video board and live broadcast beginning at 5 p.m. Restrictions: All Ages Restrict

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Billy Cioffi & the Monte Carlos

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Location: East of Mill Avenue between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The entrances are located off of Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Description: Be part of the Festival of College Football. Join the fans from the Insight Bowl and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in a celebration of college football.

8 p.m. – Chuck Hall Band The Chuck Hall Band creates art in the form of music. The recipe they use is simple: Start with some greasy blues, stir in generous portions of refined talent and raw passion, add a dash of showmanship sprinkled with a touch of salty humor and cook on high heat until it smokes.

10:30 p.m. – Billy Cioffi & the Monte Carlos with Special Games! Drinks! Entertainment Guest Cali Rodi Schedule: Billy Cioffi has had a long Bar Games: Cornhole Games 6 p.m. – Grantman & and succesful music career, the Island Beat touring with Allman Brothers, Drinks Served: Miller Lite, MGD 64, Blue Moon, Grantman Simmons The Velvet Underground, The 3 Amigos Margaritas, Three Olives began his music Byrds, the Lovin’ Spoonful Vodka, Sutter Home Wine, Pepsi, Water career at a very young and The Rascals, and has age and has been recorded with the greatest Restrictions: Must be 21 & older performing throughof rock’s legends, including out Arizona with the Tom Petty, George Harrison, Island Beat since 1988. Grantman and the Jeff Lynne, The Smithereens and on some of Island Beat consist of individuals who are Del Shannon’s last recordings. He’s also worked dedicated to bringing the world the as a guitarist for the Turtles for some gigs while best reggae music that their talent will working on recording projects with the group’s allow. Their music is sultry and soulful with a leader, his friend, Mark Volman. Cioffi has placed rhythmic beat that moves audiences to dance. compositions in over a dozen films and the TV hit, “The Shield.”

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Location: Fifth Street west of Mill Avenue (on Maple) Description: Festival food at its best will be featured at the Fiesta Food Court, including the world famous Johnsonville Smoker, the world’s largest smoker. Restrictions: All Ages es

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Doobie Brothers

MAIN STAGE Location: Centerpoint parking lot (Fifth Street west of Mill Avenue) Description: All the excitement of a large concert with great local music and our featured national act, The Doobie Brothers. The main stage area features the Miller Lite Beer Garden and an all ages area to view the Main Stage.

9 p.m. – 60 Degrees North 60 Degrees North performs everything from pop to rock, funk to disco, jazz to rhythm n’ blues and country to dance. The band also produces its own original songs featuring great melodies with tight harmonies that weave throughout. 10 p.m. – Fireworks show

Entertainment Schedule: 11 p.m. – The Doobie Brothers 5 p.m. – James Kole The Doobie Brothers are one of the very few James Kole is an accomplished singer-songwritAmerican musical groups that have been able to er from Scottsdale, Arizona. He has impressed achieve a phenomenal level of success and susaudiences across the nation with his unique tain it for a period of time measured in decades; blend of blues, rockait is a success that has billy and American folk. sold more than 50 milDrinks Served: Miller Lite, MGD 64, His talent has proven to lion records worldwide. Blue Moon, 3 Amigos Margaritas, Three electrify people outside This includes: multiple Olives Vodka , Sutter Home Wine, Pepsi, of the local scene, as Grammy awards, 27 Water his music has a long list chart singles, 16 top 40 of film and television hits (including two numRestrictions: Must be 21 & older to enter credits. ber 1s), 11 multi-platthe Miller Lite Beer Garden. All Ages welcome to the non-beer garden area by inum albums, 13 gold the Main Stage. Must be 21 & older for 7 p.m. – The Preserve albums and that most the VIP area. The Preserve comrare of distinctions, The bines roots rock and Diamond Award, for the Sponsored Media Beer Garden Mississippi Delta Blues sale of 10 million units by Sponsors Sponsor with a heavy Zydeco and of a single title, “Best Cajun influence. The Of The Doobies: Vol. four members released 1.” Combined with their their debut CD, “The consistent appeal on Setup,’’ in August 2009. the road, The Doobies The core of the band was formed about five have earned a fanatical loyalty for their highyears ago when guitarists Pat Flannery and energy shows, and are truly one of America’s Jacques Billeaud and drummer/percussionist most loved rock and roll bands. Chris Fiscus started recording. Singer-guitarist Kyle Domangue joined the group in early 2007. Midnight – Countdown & fireworks spectacular

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Location: Sixth Street City Park (Sixth Street east of Mill Avenue) Description: A hands-on craft and activities area for kids of all ages. The Kid’s stage will feature our Street Theater performers who will take the stage throughout the night.

Location: Mill Avenue just north of Sixth Street Description: Fun rock music all night long.

Entertainment Schedule: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Throughout the night our Street Theater performers will step on the Kids Area Stage and give an impromptu performance. Performers include Aaron Burroughs Juggling Fun, the Amazing Kirby, the Phoenix Pipe Band, Lovely Buttons, Footclan, Bad Cactus and more. Activities: Get your children into the New Year’s Fun with plenty of games and arts and crafts projects. Make a souvenir with your family to remember ringing in the new decade. Activities available for families include Mask Decorating, Hat & Tiara Decorating, Visor Decorating, Door Hanger Decorating, Hula Hoops, Bowling, Horse Shoe Toss, Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Stick Horses, Construction Zone and Oversized Blocks. Restrictions: All Ages

Entertainment Schedule: 5 p.m. – Surf Guitar Villains The Surf Guitar Villains create original postmodern music, influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Mick Ronson, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Dick Dale and other legends of surf music. Arizona-based, this retro surf band, with under polished and off beat tunes, seeks to capture the romantic view of a bygone era in the 20th Century, with their take on garage, surf and psychedelic sounds. 7:45 p.m. – Duct Tape Repairmen Duct Tape Repairmen is a four-piece band with a unique blend of diverse polyrhythms and deep grooves, supported by lyrics that make you think and the improvisational skills displayed throughout each tune. Duct Tape Repairmen touch many genres such as rock, blues, funk, Latin and jazz. 9:30 p.m. – Shallow Water If you’re still in your seat when Shallow Water rolls out their high tide party music, you’ve clearly imbibed too much tequila. Whether performing for 100 faithful friends in an intimate club or for a swaying multitude of 17,000 concertgoers at an outdoor festival, Shallow Water is a band that makes serious waves. Restrictions: All Ages

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MORE FOR KIDS! Ferris Wheel & Activities Zone Location: Sixth Street west of Mill Avenue Description: Ferris Wheel, the Super Ripper Slide, Bungee Bounce, Rock Wall and other fun activities. Restrictions: All Ages

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Location: Brickyard Back Patio (the entrance is half way between Sixth Street and Seventh Street on the east side of Mill Avenue) Description: Dance to the best of the ’80s, ’90s and today’s hits all under the stars. Video boards, the best sound system, lights and a disco ball make this the hottest place to be at the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. The Dance Club features both over and under 21 areas. Entertainment Schedule: 5 p.m. – DJ Pauly Music you can dance to keeps the party going.

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rounds to music stardom. Sounding like the mix of Face to Face and The Foo Fighters, this fourpiece has played with Plain White T’s, Hot Hot Heat and Jimmy Eat World. 7:30 p.m. – A House Divided Formed in Phoenix in 2006 by Todd Wright (guitar/vocal) and Brady Deal (guitar), A House Divided came about as just some guitar riffs and an incredibly uplifting sound. After a year of writing, the band added two new members, Bennett Chomski (bass) and Dillon Basile (drums).

9 p.m. – Something to Burn Something to Burn has recently released, Drinks Served: Miller Lite, MGD 64, “Transistions,” played for Blue Moon, 3 Amigos Margaritas, sold out stadiums in Asia Three Olives Vodka, Sutter Home and consistently filled the Wine, Pepsi, Water Hollywood clubs. Restrictions: Must be 21 & older to enter the Beer Garden side of the Dance Club. All Ages welcome to the non-beer area by the Dance Club

10:30 p.m. – NonPoint Known as one of the most Sponsored by powerful, chaotic and brutal bands to destroy a rock Must be 21 & older to enter the Beer stage, Nonpoint has an Garden side of the U Stage. All Ages extensive tour history and Location: Seventh Street welcome to the non-beer area by the a solid reputation. They west of Mill Avenue U Stage. have toured with major Description: If you like your music heavyweights such rock a little rougher you will as Mudvayne, Sevendust, Skindred, Disturbed, want to “bang your head” at the U Stage. Drowning Pool and Buckcherry. Nonpoint is an adaptable, determined hard rock band who will Entertainment Schedule: always win the game they call “survival of the fit6 p.m. – The Asphalt test.” Arizona-bred The Asphalt is quickly making the

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7th Street Stage Location: Mill Avenue just north of Seventh Street Description: Enjoy Arizona’s best Calypso and Reggae band on the streets of Tempe. Entertainment Schedule: 5 p.m. – Caribbean Cruisers The Caribbean Cruisers are a select group of musicians specializing in the music of the Caribbean area. Theses styles include Calypso, Junkanoo, Soca, Latin, Reggae and Contemporary Jazz, including traditional Caribbean favorites, jazz set in Latin and other tropical styles and popular American tunes arranged in Caribbean rhythmic styles. Restrictions: All Ages

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STREET THEATER Location: You never know where they are going to perform in the Block Party Description: Be amazed, amused and astonished by a variety of entertainers performing old school on the streets. Entertainment Schedule: Aaron Burroughs – Jugglin’ Fun A magician and juggler, Burroughs is great with children and regularly does children’s birthday parties, school shows, day care shows and magic and juggling lessons across Arizona. He also does table magic, fire juggling and fire eating. The Amazing Kirby Kirby Soderberg has been an actor and entertainer for more than 15 years in the Phoenix Valley. As a solo performer, Kirby regularly performs his Amazing Kirby Variety Show. Included in this melodious mix are masks, mime, magic, music (on the trumpet) and plenty of clowning around. Phoenix Pipe Band The Phoenix Pipe Band is the longest running pipe band in Arizona. The band has a wide interpretation of Irish music and embraces an inclusive approach to Celtic music in general. Members of the Phoenix Pipe Band practice on Sunday afternoons at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.

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Strange Family Circus Dr. Rev. Stephen Strange and his wife, known as “Mother Fakir,” perform as The Strange Family Circus, stunning audiences with stunts using snakes, scorpions, fire, nails, razor blades and broken glass. Lovely Buttons Lovely Buttons, also known as Julie Varholdt, is an energetic clown who blends fun and laughter into whatever she does. Julie has been clowning since 1992 in sunny Arizona and is a known as “a clown for every occasion!” She is a third generation clown that began with her grandfather, John Salem, clowning in the small town of Douglas in the 1940s and ’50s. Footclan Footclan is a group of street dancers that bring high-energy entertainment wherever they go. With great moves, awesome choreography and a variety of dance influences, they’re guaranteed to please. Bad Cactus The Bad Cactus Brass Band is a New Orleans Second Line street jazz band based in Phoenix. Their members include many of the fieriest jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Their repertoire includes

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Fiesta Bowl Block Party FAQs Q: What is the Fiesta Bowl Block Party? A: The Fiesta Bowl Block Party, in its 25th year, is part of the Fiesta Bowl Festival of College Football and the largest New Year’s Eve Party in Arizona. This is where the locals and the football fans come to party. With a plethora of entertainment including live music performances, magic shows, fireworks and beer gardens, this is where the action is on New Year’s Eve.

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Q: Where can I get discount tickets to the Block Party? A: Tickets are $15 at Fry’s Food Stores with your Fry’s VIP card. New this year, if you purchase three tickets at your Fry’s Food Store, you receive the fourth ticket free.

Q: Can I re-enter the Fiesta Bowl Block Party if I leave? A: No, if you leave you will have to purchase another ticket to get back in.

Q: When is the Fiesta Bowl Block Party? A: Thursday, December 31, 2009 – New Year’s Eve.

Q: Can I purchase tickets at the gates the night of the Fiesta Bowl Block Party? A: Yes. Tickets are $20 at the entrance gates to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party. The entrance gates are located at the following locations: Mill Avenue and University Drive; Fifth Street east of Mill Avenue; Fifth Street west of Mill Avenue (by Ash Avenue); and Third Street and Mill Avenue (right next to the Light Rail Station).

Q: What time will the Fiesta Bowl Block Party be held? A: Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the event ends at 12:30 a.m. Q: Where is the Fiesta Bowl Block Party held? A: The Fiesta Bowl Block Party is held in the Mill Avenue District in downtown Tempe. Q: Is this event open to the public? A: Yes. Q: How old do I have to be to attend the Fiesta Bowl Block Party? A: The Fiesta Bowl Block Party is an all-ages event. Q: Is alcohol available at this event? A: Yes, but you must be 21 years and older to

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Q: Can I purchase tickets to a VIP Area? A: Yes. VIP tickets are $100 and include complimentary food and drink, an area to sit down, front row viewing to the national act and a champagne toast at midnight. To purchase VIP tickets call the Fiesta Bowl Ticket Office at 480.350.0916. VIP tickets are limited. Q: Where should I park? A: There is parking in the downtown area as well as at ASU, but we encourage you to ride the METRO Light Rail. Please go to the METRO Light Rail website at MetroLightRail.org or City

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EVENTS CONCERTS JEFF TWEEDY, The front-man for seminal alt-rock band Wilco makes a solo tour stop at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Orpheum Theatre, 200 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.534.5600, Sunday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m., $30

SPORTS PHOENIX SUNS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS, See the run ‘n gun Suns take on Kobe Bryant and the defending champs. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, Monday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., $20$1,500 FIESTA BOWL CLASSIC, Watch the University of Arizona Wildcats take on the visiting BYU Cougars in a basketball matchup. McKale Center, 1721 Enke Drive, Tucson, 520.621.2287, Monday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., $33-$120 PHOENIX SUNS VS BOSTON CELTICS, The Celtics make for the second championship team to roll into town in one week. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 7 p.m., $20-$1,500 PHOENIX COYOTES VS DETROIT RED WINGS, Catch the Coyotes matched up

with one of the old guard’s most decorated franchises. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 480.563.7825, Saturday, Jan. 2, 6 p.m., $15-$300 ARIZONA CARDINALS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS, See the Valley’s NFL franchise finish out the regular season against the cheese-heads. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7100, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2:15 p.m., $25-$400

THEATER “ANNIE,” The Broadway classic rolls into town for a stint at famed Gammage Auditorium, one of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s final designs. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, 480.965.5062, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, times vary, $20-$65

“The Soup” and NBC’s new hit sitcom “Community” will ring in the new year with plenty of snark. Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, Thursday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m., $28-$48

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CHARLIE MURPHY, Eddie’s older brother is best known for his recurring “True Hollywood Stories” run-ins with Rick James and Prince on “Chappelle’s Show.” Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, Thursday, Dec. 31 to Saturday, Jan. 2, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $25-$60

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FIESTA OF LIGHT MIDNIGHT MADNESS RUN, Ring in the New Year the healthy way with the 19th annual edition of this three-mile run/walk. Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, 602.261.8011, Thursday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $25 early registration atrunningmasters.net, $30 night of race

FIESTA BOWL ARTWALK, The Scottsdale Gallery Association and the City of Scottsdale present this 12th annual arts event. Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480.990.3939, Saturday, Jan. 2, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., free

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NEW YEAR’S COMPETITION POW-WOW, Dancers, craftsmen, culinary experts and musicians from over 50 tribes gather for one of the region’s biggest Native American gatherings. Rillito Park and Racetrack, 4502 N. First Avenue, Tucson, 520.293.5011, Thursday, Dec. 31 to Sunday, Jan. 3, times vary, $9

PATTI LUPONE, The Tony Award-winning actress and star of “Gypsy,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Passion” teams up with the Phoenix Symphony for one night. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 225 E. Adams Street, Phoenix, 602.262.7272, Saturday, Jan. 2, 8 p.m., $45-$100

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CASINOS CHANDLER GILA RIVER’S WILD HORSE PASS CASINO 5040 W. Wildhorse Pass, Chandler and GILA RIVER’S LONE BUTTE CASINO 1077 S. Kyrene, Chandler 800.946.4452 wingilariver.com There are three different locations for this casino, but these two are closest to the Phoenix metro. Wild Horse Pass offers slots and blackjack tables with the feel of a dark, intimate lounge. This makes it seem less crowded than it actually is. There are 750 interactive slots, 19 blackjack tables, 17 poker tables and a 1,200-seat bingo hall. There is also a sports lounge and an entertainment stage where local acts hit the stage Thursday through Saturday. For food any time of the day or night, Café 24/7 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, or enjoy fine dining at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill or Shula’s American Steak House, but plan ahead for Shula’s, because reservations are required. The Lone Butte Casino is on the other side of the highway, a mere five minutes away.

This cozier casino has 450 interactive slots and six blackjack tables. If you get hungry, delis are available. But for a more traditional meal, you’ll have to cross the highway back to Wild Horse Pass.

is open until 2:30 a.m. The Red Rock Buffet is all-you-caneat. For casual dining, try the Cottonwood Café or the Silver Platter.

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HARRAH’S CASINO 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa 480.802.5000 harrahsakchin.com/ For those who want to take a couple of days and relax in a resort where the slots are never too far away, Harrah’s Ak-Chin location is the place. Its inviting architecture immediately transports visitors to a paradise. For those who want to enjoy some sun, there is an outdoor pool. On the casino floor, you’ll be able to enjoy 40,000 square feet of slots, keno and separate rooms for poker and live-action blackjack. The slots range from penny machines to $10 games. Amid the casino is the Oasis Lounge and on top of that bar is a stage, making the barstool the best seat in the house to watch a band free of charge. For food, the Harvest Buffet is open for lunch and dinner and can rival any buffet in Vegas. The Range Steakhouse is an elegant steakhouse; Agave’s Southwest Restaurant is open

FORT MCDOWELL CASINO Beeline Hwy on SR 87 & Fort McDowell Road, Fountain Hills 800.THE.FORT fortmcdowellcasino.com This is one of the best casinos in the Valley for the gambling experience and entertainment. With a huge gambling area, it’s almost impossible to play all the games available. In terms of entertainment, the Fort hosts some of the best stage shows and touring groups that come to Arizona. The casino sports nearly 800 slot machines and offers regular poker tournaments. There are $10,000 tournaments on Saturday and Sunday and noon tournaments Monday through Friday featuring $30 buy-ins. Also available are keno and bingo areas, with the bingo hall having non-smoking and smoking sections. The casino has a 24-hour tableside food service that features Asian and American entrees. The Lucky 7 Saloon

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SCOTTSDALE CASINO ARIZONA (two locations) TALKING STICK Loop 101 and Indian Bend, Scottsdale and SALT RIVER Loop 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale 480.850.7777 casinoaz.com It’s arguably one of the more popular casinos in the state, which also means it can be the most crowded. But from the dining to the entertainment to the gambling, this casino makes you feel like you’re in the Sin City. There are two locations, both in Scottsdale. The one farther to the north (Talking Stick) is smaller and offers a more intimate feel with 637 slots, 42 Blackjack tables, 46 tables in a non-smoking poker room, offtrack betting and a keno room. Salt River is the bigger casino with 1,026 slots, 51 blackjack tables and keno. The big draw for this place though is Showstoppers Live, a musical tribute to America’s superstars. Aside from the regular show room, Salt River has six lounges throughout the casino.

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Arizona is world-renowned for its golf options. Pictured here, TPC of Scottsdale.

GOLF CHANDLER WHIRLWIND GOLF CLUB 5692 N. Loop Road, Chandler 480.940.1500 Located right at the Gila River Casino, this course will allow you to golf amid some breath-taking views as your non-golf friends and family enjoy themselves in the casino. The course is called Devil’s Claw, though it is anything but a nightmare. The South and Estrella Mountains are off in the distance and the course is on 242 acres of desert with indigenous grasses, plants and various trees. But it’s the fact that there is no real estate around the course that really impresses golfers. Not only is this a beautiful area, but, when you’re playing it, you feel as if it’s all for you.

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ers to abandon their drivers and to focus more on smaller shots. If you tee off early in the morning, the wind will be a factor as well. And if you ever get frustrated, merely look up and daze at the picturesque view to calm your nerves.

GILBERT KOKOPELLI GOLF COURSE 1800 W. Guadalupe Road Gilbert 480.926.3589 This sprawling 18-hole course offers a bit of everything. From the putting green to the pro shop, you’ll be impressed with the staff’s top-notch amenities, including onsite professional instruction, snack bar and daily on-course beverage service. All cart rentals are included in the greens fees.

SUNRIDGE CANYON 13100 N. SunRidge Drive Fountain Hills 480.837.5100 Drop off your loved one at a Scottsdale spa and then hop over to this course that promises not only fascinating landscape architecture, but a challenging course as well. Almost the entire front nine is downhill, causing many play-

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TRILOGY GOLF CLUB AT POWER RANCH 4415 E. Village Parkway Gilbert 480.988.0004 Nestled between the San Tan Mountains and the notable Arizona landmark Superstition Mountains, Trilogy offers luxurious surroundings as well as challenging golf. A little bit natural forces, a little man-made design, the course

can be tricky, but that’s half the fun. The fees are $30 for Super Twilight hours, after 3 p.m., $50 for Twilight hours after 1 p.m. and $90 for the peak rate.

GLENDALE LEGEND AT ARROWHEAD 21027 N. 67th Avenue Glendale 623.561.2464 Touted as one of the friendliest courses around, the Legend is a traditional tropical golf haven with wide fairways and ample greens. Open to the public, this course is one of only two in Arizona designed by Arnold Palmer and, despite the numerous water hazards, offers enjoyable play for all skill levels.

GOODYEAR PALM VALLEY 2211 N. Litchfield Road Goodyear 623.935.2500 Since Palm Valley is home to two separate courses – one that caters more toward experienced golfers and another easier course for new players – everyone can take part in the game. Call for tee time and green fee details.

MESA SUPERSTITION SPRINGS 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480.985.5622 This is one of the most challenging courses in the area with a 7,000 yard layout from the back tee and 130 slope rating. In the mid-‘90s, it was rated three times as one of “America’s Best Golf Courses” in Golfweek. Rates are about $119 in the wintertime.

PARADISE VALLEY STONE CREEK GOLF CLUB 4435 E. Paradise Village Parkway South Paradise Valley 602.953.9110 This course is home to the LPGA Mitsubishi Pro Am and is a favorite among locals. It gets its name from the water hazard off hole 15, be forewarned. Also, be sure to schedule tee time seven days in advance. Greens fees run from $103 to $105.

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Stone Creek Golf Club in Paradise Valley is home to the LPGA Mitsubishi Pro Am and is a favorite among locals.

Greenbelt, this year-round golf course is located right in the thick of Arizona’s “Most Livable City.” Green fees are subject to change and range from under $20 to $125 or more. Be sure to dress appropriately, however, as the dress code is enforced.

PHOENIX CLUB WEST GOLF CLUB 16400 S. 14th Avenue, Phoenix 480.460.4400 This is the one course that has the ability to almost make you forget about playing golf and just take in the surroundings. The Sonoran desert surrounds the entire course, making it a wonderful isolated area that is literally around the corner from the city. The holes have elevation changes, though nothing too drastic. Hole 17 has two greens for your choosing and offers you the best view to take a picture with the South Mountain in the background.

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SCOTTSDALE TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB 10320 E. Dynamite Boulevard, Scottsdale 480.585.5300 This is one of the many courses people make a point to stop at when they visit Arizona. With the Sonoran Desert as a backdrop, golfers not only have to deal with natural elements such as washes and cactus, but they have to attempt to play while not being distracted by the beautiful scenery. There are two courses, the Monument Course and the Pinnacle Course. Both are a little over 7,000 yards, have a par of 72 and lace through the desert. CONTINENTAL GOLF COURSE 7920 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale 480.941.1047 Located along the Scottsdale

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480.585.4334 The club has two courses to choose from, one of which was designed specifically for the FBR Open, the largest spectator event on the PGA Tour. The Stadium Course is where the pros play and is littered with saguaro cacti and mesquite trees, not to mention one of the largest palo verde trees in the state (42 feet). The Desert Course is spacious with 28 acres of fairways and 7,089 yards. It is a short par 71, but players shouldn’t mistake that for an easy course. Both courses offer challenges in water hazards and bunkers, not to mention being near the desert, which only increases the difficulty. The 16th hole is a famous one, since it’s the one Tiger Woods aced in the 1997 Phoenix Open.

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FOOTHILLS GOLF CLUB 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Phoenix 480.460.4653 With South Mountain as a backdrop, this golf destination epitomizes desert golf. The nearly 7,000 yards of green fairways stand out as an oasis in the beautiful surrounding rugged desert landscape. Greens fees start at $33 and include cart rental.

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Tempe 480.921.8070 Golf historians will be happy to know that this is was the local home course for Phil Nickelson during his college years, not to mention the site of the 1992 and 1993 Woman’s NCAA championships. Enjoy the rolling hills, hidden greens and numerous trees in a course that is both beautiful and that has served as the beginning stages for future champions in the sport.

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MYSTERY CASTLE 800 E. Mineral Road, Phoenix 602.268.1581 Built in 1930 near scenic South Mountain, this castle is made of a mixture of recycled bottles, automobile parts, various other oddities and native stone. Adult admission is $5; $2 for children. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

RAWHIDE 5700 N. Loop Road, Chandler 480.502.5600 or 800.527.1880 Rawhide gives visitors a taste of Arizona’s Wild West past. With a variety of attractions, shopping and dining, this is a perfect place to spend the whole day. Admission is free, but tickets are required for the attractions. Through January 6 hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

ARCOSANTI HC 74 Box 4136, Mayer 928.632.7135 and COSANTI 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale 480.948.6145 The experimental city about 70 miles north of Phoenix, is the brainchild of Paolo Soleri, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours are hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a donation of $8. Cosanti is the home, sculpture studio and Arizona Historical Site of Soleri in Paradise Valley and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CASTLES N’ COASTERS 9445 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix 602.997.7575 Amusement parks aren’t only for kids. Let loose and have some fun at Castles N’ Coasters. It has Arizona’s most exciting roller coasters and water rides, as well as a miniature golf course. Hours vary throughout the year.

TALIESIN WEST 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale 480. 860.2700 or 480.860.8810 Frank Lloyd Wright is perhaps one of the most celebrated

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architects in history and a monument to him can be seen right here in Scottsdale. Known for balancing structure with nature, Wright and his students built Taliesin West with native materials by hand in natural surroundings. Tours are either one hour or 90 minutes and run about $24 for adults and $10 for children from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

DESERT/SCENIC DRIVES SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK SCENIC DRIVE 10919 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.495.0222 Another one of Phoenix’s points of pride is South Mountain. And the scenic drive offers routes and paths for every sort of car. Plus, visitors can take part in a horseback tour as well, if they’re gutsy enough. TORTILLA FLAT 1 Main Street, Tortilla Flat 480.984.1776 The old-west style settlement of Tortilla Flat is an ideal place to stop for lunch. Trust us, try the prickly pear ice cream – named after its cactus namesake – you will not be disappointed. There’s also an interesting gift shop deco-

rated with mementos from the many visitors who have passed through over the years. The drive takes you through the beauty of the Superstition Mountains and past Canyon Lake.

GARDENS/ZOOS DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 480.941.1225 The Desert Botanical Gardens hosts one of the finest collections of desert plants in the world. It supports 50 acres of outdoor exhibits, as well as 139 rare plants. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children. PHOENIX ZOO 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 602.273.1341 The Phoenix Zoo was voted one of the top five zoos for kids in the country, but there’s something for everyone with 125 acres and 1,200 animals. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for ZooLights, which sees the entire ground lit up in holiday lights. Adult tickets are $16 and children under 12 are $7. ZooLights tickets are $9.

Rawhide gives visitors a taste of Arizona’s Wild West past. With a variety of attractions, shopping and dining, this is a nice place to spend the day.

we have some of the coolest and rarest rocks around. What better way to spend a chilly day than checking out some of the minerals and mined elements Arizona has to offer? Admission is $2 for adults and free for kids 17 years old and under.

WILDLIFE WORD ZOO 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park 623.935.9453 The West Valley’s premiere zoo features rare animals, including albino alligators and white tigers. The Wildlife World Zoo also features the only aquarium in-between California and New Mexico.

LIVE ACTION GAMING MISSION LANE 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix 602.795.0300 The production company behind the newest gaming addition to Phoenix is called The Citadel. This is a live-action spy thriller game, in which four players interact with real people around Phoenix and conduct their “investigation.”

TEMPE PAINTBALL 1401 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe 480.966.1900 Over 12,000 square feet of non-dirt indoor playing area, air conditioned, and with paid referees pretty much guarantees you to have a good time. Wear close toed shoes and thick clothing, and don’t worry about paint stains. You can run home quick afterwards and toss your clothes in the wash.

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ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix 602.716.2000 The Arizona Science Center gives a hands-on lesson in fun. Equipped with a planetarium, IMAX Theater and a variety of scientific exhibits, the center is a huge hit with children. But the child in everyone will enjoy the over 300 interactive displays on biotechnology, human psychology, magnetism and a whole host of other captivating topics. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. The film and planetarium are extra.

MESA SOUTHWEST MUSEUM 53 N. MacDonald Drive, Mesa 480.644.2230 The Mesa Southwest Museum tracks the history of the area from the time of the dinosaurs through the rise of Native Americans all the way to the present day. Visit the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the state. Admission is $9 for adults and $5 for children. It ad is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. Tu to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

HEARD MUSEUM 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.252.8848 World famous for having one the most extensive and fascinating collections of Native American art, the Heard Museum has been a Phoenix landmark for more than 75 years. Today, it is 130,000 square feet of Native American art. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are 45-minute guided tours at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children.

ARIZONA MINING AND MINERAL MUSEUM 1502 W. Washington Street, Phoenix 6 602.771.1611 Be Believe it or not, Arizona is th the number one mining state in the country. This means that

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.257.1222 Open since 1959, the Phoenix Art Museum was expanded to 203,000 square feet in 2006. The museum’s

collection includes 18,000 works of art from around the world. The museum is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $4 for children. Wednesdays are free from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PERFORMANCE GAMMAGE AUDITORIUM 1250 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.965.3434 Distinctively designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Arizona State University’s Gammage Auditorium is the largest university-based art presenter in the country. It hosts a number of Broadway plays and musicals as well as smaller productions. HERBERGER THEATER 222 E Monroe Street, Phoenix 602.252.8497 The Herberger Theater has a larger variety of productions than Gammage. Nestled in bustling downtown Phoenix, the Herberger fetures larger traveling productions as well as more intimate plays such as the Lunchtime Theater and Second Act, which perform without a stage.

RACING TURF PARADISE 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix 602.942.1101 Enjoy live horse racing and simulcast racing from around the country Friday through Tuesday. Gates open at 11 a.m. daily, with live racing post time at 12:25 p.m. Admission is $2 for the Grandstand and $4 for the Clubhouse or Turf Club.

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Pink Jeep Tours will tak e you deep into the Red Rock country of Sedona. Its two -hour rides take you into pineand cactus-studded canyon s, carved by wind and wat er.

OUTDOORS CLIMBING Phoenix Rock Gym, Learn how to climb at one of the region’s best indoor climbing facilities. 1353 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.8322

HORSEBACK RIDING Windwalker Expeditions, North of Phoenix, Windwalker features English and western horses. 5440 E. Peak View Road, Cave Creek, 480.585.3382 or 888.785.3382, windwalkerexpeditions.com Papago Stables, Near Tempe Town Lake, one and two-hour trails rides start at 8 a.m. but call ahead. 400 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, 480.966.9793, papagostables.com

desert and champagne to cele- This is a popular choice brate your flight. 800.755.0935, for many casual hikers and unicornballoon.com for horse riders. 2421 E. Northern Avenue, Phoenix, Krazy Kyote, See Scottsdale 602.262.6696 South Mountain at a lower elevation with Park champagne and gourmet SCOTTSDALE food. 841 Highway 179, Sedona, 928.282.7544 or Xtreme Arizona Tours, Rent McDowell Mountain North 877.444.8044, krazykyote.net/ motorcycles or ATVs, including Trail, An easy hike that takes scottsdale all your gear, and see Arizona wanderers into the Sonoran outside in all its glory. 6601 E. Desert. 16300 McDowell Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Red Rock Balloon Adventures, Mountain Park Drive, Red Rock offers ballooning 480.488.8529, extremeariScottsdale, 480.471.0173 tours of Sedona. 105 Canyon zona.com Diablo Road, Sedona, TEMPE 800.258.3754, redrockbalPink Jeep Tours, Pink Jeep A Mountain, Can be accessed Tours will take you deep into the loons.com via a paved trail and a series Red Rock country of Sedona. of stairways that lead to the HIKING 204 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, Trails offer a perfect gateway to peak. Fifth Street at College 800.873.3662, pinkjeep.com the Southwest’s desert paradise. Avenue, Tempe, No Phone Desert Dog Hummer Adventures, Desert Dog offers four packages, each taking you to a different off-road site. 17212 E. Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills, 480.837.3966, azadventures.com

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Maverick Helicopter, Take air Ponderosa Stables, Their treks tours of various points throughdisplay the area’s natural beauty. out the Southwest, including 10215 S. Central Avenue, the Grand Canyon. Departures Phoenix, 602.268.1261, arizo- available from Phoenix nahorses.com and the Grand Canyon. Partial-day and full-day trip. OFF-ROAD TOURS Maverickhelicopter.com Open Road Tours, Arrange a variety of trips from helicopter HOT AIR BALLOONS rides to multi-day trips to singleday excursions, openroadtours. Unicorn Balloon Company, com or 800.766.7117 Enjoy breathtaking views of the

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PHOENIX Camelback Mountain Summit Trail, One of the most popular hikes in the Phoenix area. Tatum Boulevard at McDonald Drive, Phoenix, phoenix.gov/PARKS/ hikcmgud.html

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“The Town Too Tough to Die” is the most fabled city in the Wild West and draws thousands of visitors each year. With historic saloons featuring live music and dancing, gun shows, stagecoach rides and wagon tours, Piestewa Peak Summit Trail, Tombstone has something for The most popular trail in the entire city. 2701 E. Squaw Peak everyone. Interstate 10, take Drive, Phoenix, 602.262.7901 Exit 303 in Benson, and follow it through Benson to Highway 80, 520.457.3929 Dreamy Draw Nature Trail,

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Shop ’Til You Drop From high-end boutiques to Southwestern treasures to modern malls, world class shopping awaits Arizona is famous for a lot of things – its natural beauty, its restaurants and its outdoor recreational opportunities, but don’t forget to add shopping to that list. Whether it’s the upper-end world-class shopping at Phoenix’s Biltmore Fashion Park or Scottsdale’s Fashion Square, or the cultural wares of Phoenix’s Chinese Cultural Center, the Valley of the Sun offers bountiful options to satiate the inner-shopper in you.

SHOPPING MALLS/ CENTERS ARIZONA MILLS MALL 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 480.775.6117 Arizona Mills is a racetrack in both layout and pace and is a predominantly bargain and closeout mall. Park the non-shoppers at Gameworks, or at the IMAX or Harkins theaters. Set your pace at Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th or Neiman Marcus Last Call where you can find last year’s Marc Jacobs at a fraction of original price. Old Navy or Gap Outlet should have that pullover you thought you wouldn’t need to pack. Browse CDs and DVDs as you take a shortcut through f.y.e. (for your entertainment). Cruise through hundreds of sunglass styles at Sunglass Hut before finally refueling and regrouping at Rainforest Cafe. BILTMORE FASHION PARK 2503 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.955.8400 Plan to spend a splendid afternoon strolling through the outdoor garden setting of Phoenix’s most luxurious shopping destination, Biltmore Fashion Park. With over 70 high-end stores and delectable

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boutiques, fine restaurants and sidewalk cafes, this is an experience you won’t soon forget. Visit Ralph Lauren for clothing and home accessories you won’t find in the department stores. Luxury is the only word you need to describe Escada. And Cornelia Park specializes in one-of-a-kind objects for the home, some with an “Alice in Wonderland” feel – you won’t find another store like this. Also at the Biltmore: Saks 5th Avenue, Bebe, Tommy Bahama, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Hyde Park Jewelers, a M.A.C. flagship store and more. THE BORGATA OF SCOTTSDALE 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 602.953.6311 Beyond the medieval architecture of the Borgata lies a retail atmosphere with the charm of a Renaissance village in Tuscany. Enjoy Arizona sunlight while wandering the cobblestone streets of the Borgata and 25 distinctive retailers, from unique jewelry at Platella Silver Boutique to organic fare at SLo Foods Organic Cafe. Saddlebags sells handcrafted semi-custom accessories, and Two Plates Full is the place to find truly one-of-a-kind items.

CHANDLER FASHION CENTER 3111 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler 480.812.8488 Located where the Price Freeway and the Santan Freeway meet at Chandler Boulevard, each wing is dedicated to a specific category of merchandising, like clothing, home, children and electronics. In the middle rests Barnes and Noble Booksellers. At the end of each leg are Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Sears and Macy’s. CHANDLER PAVILIONS 7131 W. Ray Road, Chandler 480.783.0680 This upscale shopping center has the clothing and entertainment selections of a mall, but without the crowds. Take the kids to burn off energy at the Polar Ice Skating Arena, and shop at Talbots, Ann Taylor, White House/Black Market and more. CITY NORTH 5415 E. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix 480.319.8700 A shopping complex in north Phoenix featuring Anne Taylor LOFT, Cold Water Creek, Guess, Gymboree, Talbot’s, 25 Degrees, Blue Martini Lounge, Kona Grill and others.

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CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER 668 N. 44th Street, Phoenix 602.220.9456 Just south of the Loop 202 at 44th Street is Phoenix’s own Chinatown with free admission and convenient parking. Have a tranquil stroll around the gangways, sit for a spell in the Meditation Gardens, and enjoy Cantonese and Mandarin fare at Golden Buddha or Shanghai cuisine at Lao Ching Hing. Take home Asian delicacies from Ranch 99 market and fill your carry-on bag with imperial treasures of silk, jade and rosewood from Oriental Factory Direct. FIESTA MALL 1445 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa 480.833.4121 Frills-free Fiesta Mall, mallgiant Westcor’s newest takeover, is a no-frills destina-

KIERLAND COMMONS 15210 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.348.1577 Kierland offers 40 acres of office, residential, restaurant and retail components, navigable by beautifully landscaped Main Street, radiating from the Central Plaza. For the glamorous, if 42 Saint had to relocate, the only fitting destination would be Hollywood Boulevard. When you get hungry, Zinc Bistro will transport you to a French café where you can enjoy a light afternoon snack of wine and cheese selection.

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MESA RIVERVIEW 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480.461.0050 Easily accessible from the Loop 202 and Dobson Road, Mesa Riverview offers shopping even guys like, with Bass Pro Shop and Riverview Nissan or Riverview Toyota. Among the plethora of shops, find your souvenir western wear at Shepler’s, or enjoy the cowboy atmosphere of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill. When you’re shoppedout and full, you can relax with a movie at CineMark. OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE Downtown Scottsdale Scottsdale Road at Main Street The best time to visit historic Old Town Scottsdale (“The West’s most western town”), is Thursday evenings for the Scottsdale ArtWalk, when over 100 art galleries and jewelry stores prop open their doors to invite you to gander the work of famous and up-and-coming artists. The Old Town district is along the each side of Scottsdale Road between Second Street and Indian School Road. SANTAN VILLAGE MALL 2218 E. Williamsfield Road, Gilbert 480.282.3300 Home to young, fashionable stores like Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and Wet Seal, while still offering more mature, sophisticated styles from Black House/White Market and Ann Taylor. SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE MALL 7014-590 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 480.949-0202 Fashion Square satisfies the Valley’s most discriminating tastes, as the exquisite

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TEMPE MARKETPLACE 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe 480.557.0027 This is a massive Tempe mall featuring the District, an outdoor mall designed like an indoor malls, with pedestrian-friendly paths, luxurious seating areas and a multitude of locally unique and national retailers and eateries, including Apricot Lane – a women’s fashion boutique franchise that offers jewelry, handbags and accessories – Buckle, G by Guess, Tilly’s, Skechers, Quiksilver and PacSun. BevMo, Target, Old Navy, Red Robin, The Keg Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesday, Best Buy, PetSmart and other major retailers man the perimeter of the mall. The mall also features regular free concerts and other entertainment.

DOWNTOWN TEMPE MILL AVENUE DISTRICT Right across the street from Arizona State University, the nation’s largest institution of higher learning, you can bet the District’s diverse attractions deliver a (Sun) Devil of a time. In addition to college town staples like Urban Outfitters, plenty of independently owned shops will also pique your interest. Look for the ParkiT symbol at participating parking lots, which give you an hour of free

parking. Divaz boutique offers slinky selections and designer denim, and be sure to venture off Mill just a bit for Here on the Corner for unique fashion and accessories you won’t find anywhere else. The doors must have rusted ajar at Old Town Books, where you can blow off the dust and leaf through a book about pioneer women of the West or find a rare first edition. One of Mill Avenue’s newer shops, EQ Eco Clothing & Accessories offers eco-friendly clothing at student-friendly prices. Finally, at Shoe Mill, once you’ve reached the end of Mill Avenue, your feet will beg to slip into a pair of Simple mules or Birkenstock clogs at this sensible shoe store.

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$8 movie star glasses, beaded curtains and Dirty Girl soaps. BLUE JEAN BUYER 1810 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe 480.947.8245 Don’t let the tiny storefront divert you. Under Blue Jean Buyer’s roof is the only place in town you can find all of the following: pearl-snap western shirts, worn-in Justin boots, faded rocker tees, handtooled leather cuffs and Levi’s 501s – both originals. CELEBRITY ENCORE 7121 E. Fifth Avenue, Scottsdale 480.481.0176 For 20 years this consignment shop has sold exclusively immaculate-condition couture and designer clothing. From Armani and Escada, to Anne Klein and Dana Buchman, to Saint John and Judith Leiber, celebrity Encore is the cream of the consignment crop. MY SISTER’S CLOSET 2033 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.954.6080 This strictly consignment shop is resale for the older set and carries couture gowns, business attire, slightly worn shoes; and encased in glass are Dooney and Bourke, Chanel and Prada handbags. Also at 6204 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale,

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religious persecution from their native land and settled over 100 years ago. A slow drive down Avenida del Yaqui reveals the Farmer’s Market with some of the freshest produce around, as well as Mexican bakeries. Venture into El Tianguis Market to find pickled cactus, authentic pottery, Yaqui art, leather boots and saddles and piñatas.

VINTAGE/ANTIQUES ANTIQUE CENTRE 2012 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.675.9500 and ANTIQUE TROVE 2020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.820.5686. Next-door warehouse-style interiors house various stalls dealing everything from Wild West weaponry, furniture, baubles, aluminum signs, crinolines and handkerchiefs. MATILDA’S CLOSET 6960 N. 57th Drive, Glendale 623.847.1847 Find dazzling gems from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s that the sassy owners claim to have a sickness for collecting. RETRO REDUX 4303 N. Seventh Avenue, Phoenix 602.234.0120 Like a hip thrift store, only neatly arranged and without any junk to dig through to get to the good stuff. The prices have been adjusted accordingly, sort of like a convenience fee.

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and 10415 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.609.2812 Warm climate comfort is key at B’Gauze. Most pieces are one-size-fits-all, as the tops drape beautifully and the pants have comfortable elastic waistbands. Floaty cotton fabric and roomy shapes make for simple packing, and solid complimentary colors alleviate matching dilemmas. SABA’S WESTERN WEAR The traditional outfitter of cow folk has nine locations in Chandler, Carefree, Avondale, Scottsdale, Peoria and Mesa. Call 877.342.1835 for more information.

OUT WEST MERCANTILE 7003 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 480.488.0180 Contemporary western wear and traditional sophistication merge with Out West Mercantile, located in historic downtown Cave Creek.

LOCAL/UNIQUE FASHION DESIGN HERE ON THE CORNER 714 S. College Avenue, Tempe 480.377.0100 Local fashion divas Lisa and Sharla hand-pick local and national independent designers and get deliveries of unique handbags, jewelry and clothing on a daily basis.

NATURAL FASHIONS 4354 N. 82nd Street, Scottsdale 480.941.6908 See why synthetics are not a necessity of style at this specialty shop in downtown Scottsdale. Cotton, silk, alpaca and natural fibers from around the world are this store’s specialty. Open later hours for Thursday’s Old Town Gallery Crawl.

PURPLE SKIRT 4647 E. Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix 602.785.1811 Purple Skirt offers an unique label selection and upbeat atmosphere where you can find Da Nang and Michael y, Stars, but more importantly, refreshing new styles by relatively unknown young designers.

EL TIANGUIS MARKET 8212 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe 480.831.5925 Guadalupe is a tiny town surrounded by Tempe and Phoenix where Hispanic and Yaqui Indians migrated under

TRIANGLES 2013 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.947.6562 Arizona locals know that if you want swimwear, you head to Triangles. They have a huge variety

of the newest trends and quality standbys at practical prices.

TOBACCO HABANOS TORRES CIGAR FACTORY 830 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 6, Mesa 480.833.0087 Still a relative secret in the Valley, this small shop is manned by Timothy Torres, who personally hand rolls the cigars he sells.

WINE DUCK AND DECANTER 1651 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.274.5429 Again, the Phoenix area has no shortage of wine markets to choose from, but Duck and Decanter is clearly among its most established and unique. Beyond its wide and well-respected variety for purchase, the market/ restaurant/café also hosts frequent tastings.

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Feast on This Arizona’s restaurants are truly awe-inspiring, offering unique Southwestern spins on cuisines from around the world Arizona has emerged as a worldclass dining destination, known for its local chefs’ infusion of Southwestern style and taste to traditional dishes. Restaurants here offer the total package – service, ambience and a unique dining experience. Whether it be the stellar views combined with exquisite service at Top of the Rock, the charming rustic old-world feel of Tempe’s House of Tricks or the trendy club-like aura of sushi hotspot RA, it’s hard to go wrong when dining in the PHX.

AMERICAN FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD AND STEAK BURGERS 4929 W. Bell Road, Glendale 602.843.2663 This is a classic burger-style joint – black and white tile floors and red vinyl seats included. Its infamous shoestring fries, hot dogs and patty melts are as close to down-home cooking as you’ll to get. And their custard is so good, it’s in the name of the restaurant itself. THE GYM GRILL AND BAR 9611 W. Camelback Road, Glendale 623.772.1122 Known as the Valley’s Gourmet Sports Bar, The Gym features steaks, seafood, burgers, wings and more. Watch any game, too, on 40 42” HDTVs and two 200” HD projectors. Great specials, too. ACACIA CAFÉ 3701 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix

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866.904.7675 This delightful little sandwich shop shines inside a strip mall. Also included on the menu are breakfast items like omelets, waffles and mighty fine pastries, too. MATT’S BIG BREAKFAST 801 N. First Street, Phoenix 602.254.1074 This place can get crowded for two reasons: it’s small, and the food’s amazing. Imagine the ideal breakfast you’d like to have every morning: eggs, bacon, ham, bacon, the whole nine, and so much more. THE MELTING POT 3626 E. Ray Road, Phoenix 480.704.9206 For a truly unique dining experience, this Swiss restaurant offers several styles of fondue and vegetarian options. And don’t forget to order the chocolate fondue! Other locations: 9160 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.607.1799; 19420 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, 623.251.5450

QUIESSENCE 6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix 602.276.0601 Fresh organic gardens surround this eatery and provide ingredients for the meals, making this quaint, intimate eatery more than just a restaurant. T. COOK’S 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-808-0766 One of Phoenix’s finest, this restaurant is located in the historic Royal Palms Resort. Oldworld décor makes this one of the most romantic restaurants in the Valley. Upscale dining with signature dishes and limited vegetarian options make this a special experience. BANDERA 3821 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.994.3524 Try this favored establishment for a taste of home. Large portions and a friendly ambience complete the welcoming home-cooked feel in a modern, chic setting.

La Petite Maison offers “French comfort food” for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a charming cottage setting with indoor and outdoor seating.

by trees is great for romantic evenings and quiet nights. Innovative American cuisine and the relaxed cottage setting make this a unique restaurant for everyone.

BLOOM 8877 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.922.5666 Contemporary American cuisine with European and Japanese influences bring imagination to familiar dishes. Simple, chic décor create a posh ambience where a hip crowd comes to dine. BLT STEAK 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale 480.948.1700 Gaze at Scottsdale’s Camelback Mountain while dining at this resort restaurant located at Marriot’s Camelback Inn. The menu offers a modern approach on timeless American meals and exquisite steaks.

FURIO 7210 E. Second Street, Scottsdale 480.945.6600 An intimate dining room and plush bar make this restaurant ideal for a romantic evening. Italian and American dishes with vegetarian options add to the appeal. CHOMPIE’S 1160 E. University Drive, Tempe 480.557.0700 If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to step into a New York-style deli/restaurant, this is as close as you’re going to get.

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DILLY’S DELI 3330 S. Price Road, Tempe 480.491.1196 Homemade bread is the standout here, whether sliced thickly for a sandwich . . . OW or scooped out for a soup KN Despite bowl. Other locations: U the perception 414 W. University Drive, of the desert as a Tempe, 480.929.0111; vegetation-free wasteland, 14202 N. Scottsdale Road, numerous crops actually thrive Scottsdale, 480.596.3354; in the desert, providing local 2895 S. Alma School restaurants with a wide variety Road, Chandler, of seasonal produce. Fruits, 480.722.0645

vegetables, edible cacti and herbs are grown in the Southwest.

HOUSE OF TRICKS 114 E. Seventh Street, Tempe 480.968.1114 A block away from Mill Avenue and Arizona State University, this restaurant surrounded

LOLO’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 2765 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.945.1920 If you’re in the hunt for soul food, take a dip into LoLo’s. With almost every waffle/ chicken combination you can think up, plus items like oatmeal, omelets and red velvet cake, you really can’t go wrong here. TOP OF THE ROCK RESTAURANT 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe 602.431.2370 Nestled in the buttes, this restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Phoenix area. Watch the Arizona sun set while enjoying refined American cuisine.

ASIAN SEA SAW 7133 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 480.481.9463 With unpretentious and simple furnishings, this Japanese restaurant breaks away from traditional sushi bars. American and Japanese cuisines come together on a select menu that boasts the chef’s creativity. MAI ISLAND GRILL 705 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe 480.966.6533 Nothing beats a plate of short ribs with a scoop of macaroni salad and a side of steamed rice, no? Just remember – they don’t accept credit cards, but the food is well-worth your cash. PF CHANG’S 740 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.731.4600

A trendy Chinese restaurant, this chain has become a favorite. Classic dishes and new favorites make this a popular choice for Chinese cuisine. Other locations: 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480.949.2610; 7132 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, 480.367.2999; 3255 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, 480.899.0472; 6610 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, 480.218.4900; 16170 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 623.412.3335; 7676 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480.888.3000 THAI BASIL 1111 S. Rural Road, Tempe 480.557.0101 Already boasting a successful restaurant a little further from ASU – but not much – the people at Thai Basil decided to give this one on Rural a try, and for good reason. A comfy dining hall, complete with floor pillows and a full bar, accent the delicious menu, which includes seafood, beef, chicken and vegetarian options. KABUKI 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe 480.350.9160 and 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale 623.772.9832 Japanese and sushi restaurants that deliver sushi for all mankind. The beautifully decorated restaurants feature inventive dishes meant to impress long-time sushi lovers and hook first-timers. Here, you’ll find a casual atmopshere with friendly service. The restaurant also features regular happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reverse happy hour specials are available from 8 p.m. to close on Sunday and 9 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday.

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A romantic setting situated in a strip mall at the edge of Chandler and Phoenix, Va Bene is family owned and operated and prides itself on using the freshest ingredients.

FRENCH A DIFFERENT POINTE OF VIEW 11111 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix 602.866.6350 Built into a mountaintop, the views from this contemporary French restaurant are unmatched. The seasonally changing menu features many fresh herbs and vegetables grown on the hillside below the restaurant. BISTRO 24 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.952.2424 Contemporary French cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel with a European-influenced setting give this elegant restaurant a relaxed and comfortable feeling. COUPE DES TARTES 4626 N. 16th Street, Phoenix 602.212.1082 This quaint French restaurant is one-of-a-kind. The menu changes constantly, and they do not serve alcohol (do bring a bottle of wine and pay an $8 corkage fee). PETITE MAISON 7612 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale 480.991.6887 Offering “French comfort food” for breakfast, lunch and dinner, La Petite Maison can serve any palate.

ZINC BISTRO 15034 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.603.0922 Authentic French cuisine, decorations and, of course, the Zinc bar and Sidewalk café give this Scottsdale eatery a true taste of Paris.

CIBO 603 N. Fifth Avenue, Phoenix 602.441.2697 Set in a quaint yet spacious old-town Phoenix house, equipped with a full-size kitchen bar and patio, this place offers some of the best gourmet pizza in the Valley.

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VA BENE RISTORANTE ITALIANO AND WINE BAR 4647 E. Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix 480.706.4070 A romantic setting situated in a strip mall at the edge of Chandler and Phoenix, Va Bene prides itself on using the freshest ingredients. Pass on the typical menu items and go with one of the daily specials.

HAUS MURPHY’S 5739 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623.939.2480 If you find yourself craving a sausage or some hefty bread pudding, this is the place for you, complete with accordion music.

GREEK MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT 525 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.966.5883 Situated nicely on the street and with many options for seating, this place has not only an authentic vibe, but well-priced food as well.

ITALIAN NORTH 20004 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale 623.537.4500 Pizzas, calamari, sea scallops, and desserts that are legendary, this place screams elegance in the middle of Glendale.

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MANCUSO’S 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.948.9988 Set in a Tuscan village setting, customary pastas and chicken dishes compete with seafood and lamb and vegetarian options, making it very difficult to choose. OREGANO’S PIZZA BISTRO 7215 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale 480.348.0500 Pizza’s the thing here, with both thin crust and deep dish offerings. Opt for a menu creation, or build your own. Other locations: 3622 N. Scottsdale Road,

Scottsdale, 480.970.1860; 1008 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.241.0707; 523 W. University Drive, Tempe, 480.858.0501; 1130 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480.962.0036; 328 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.882.9336 PASTA BRIONI 4416 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale 480.994.0028 Famous for the wait staff this Italian eatery gives a relaxed, New York-style dining experience. A traditional Italian menu with several vegetarian options makes this restaurant ideal. VENETO TRATTORIA ITALIANA 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.948.9928 This friendly, neighborhood restaurant offers the more traditional classics of Venice. BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA 400 W. University Drive, Tempe 480.517.1500 The popular hangout near Tempe’s ASU campus offers a wide range of pizza and pasta dishes, as well as unique appetizers. For something more filling, try the Italian Trio, which includes Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccini Alfredo and Lasagna. Also at 1026 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.813.9227

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Regional dishes and the best of the Southwest meet at Old Town Tortilla Factory. The cozy cottage and citrus trees give this restaurant an elegantly casual ambience, but a full bar with more than 80 premium tequilas keep this place lively.

award-winning margaritas keep this place lively. 3 MARGARITAS 1717 S. Rural Road, Tempe 480.829.5737 This central Tempe favorite features delicious margaritas and a wide vareity of authentic Mexican dishes amid beautiful spanish decor. Quick and friendly service has made this a Tempe favorite for years. CAFFÉ BOA 398 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.968.9112 Candlelit Italian dining at its finest, Caffe Boa is ideal for chic dining. The menu includes an extensive list of vegetarian items and is fused with tastes from around the world.

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EAST PITA JUNGLE 4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 602.955.7482 If you’re looking for excellent and healthy food in a hip, different atmosphere, look no further. Most of the menu is vegetarian, or can be modified to be made vegetarian, and their wraps and salads are second to none. MIJANA 1290 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, 480.829.4959 Lebanese restaurant features falafel, schwarma, kebabs and mezza – they’re all delicious. Entertainment begins at 9 p.m. nightly. Belly dancing on Sundays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MEXICAN/SPANISH/ SOUTHWEST VALLE LUNA 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler 480.786.3100 Cooking in the traditional Sonoran style, Valle Luna is a kid-friendly Mexican restaurant. Other locations at

3336 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, 602.993.3108; and 16048 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, 602.867.9100 CAMARONES 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite A102, Scottsdale 480.607.9222 This is a Mexican food experience like none other you’ve ever had. On top of delicious food options and an expansive menu, the atmosphere is something special. DESEO 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale 480.624.1030 Several cuisines fuse in one restaurant, but Deseo offers predominantly Spanish and Portuguese fare. LA HACIENDA 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale 480.585.4848 Reinventing traditional Mexican fare, this restaurant surpasses all expectations. Old Mexican ranch house décor complements the cuisine. OLD TOWN TORTILLA FACTORY 6910 E Main Street, Scottsdale 480.945.4567 Regional dishes and the best of the Southwest meet at this restaurant. The cozy cottage and citrus trees give this restaurant an elegantly casual ambience, but a full bar and 80 premium tequilas for their

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SEAFOOD STEAMER’S 2576 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.956.3631 This contemporary seafood restaurant includes traditional and unique creations from the chef. Plush and comfortable, it presents a memorable atmosphere. TRADER VIC’S 6850 E. Main Street Scottsdale 480.421.7799 The actual Vic, Victor J. Bergeron, traveled the south seas when he was alive, searching for the greatest island cuisine and, of course, rum. Luckily, he brought it back here to Arizona.

STEAKHOUSES DURANT’S 2611 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.264.5967 This local favorite is known for its delicious steaks, fresh seafood and hearty chicken dishes. Rich red velvet walls and dark colors give a warm feel. HOUSTON’S 2425 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.957.9700 Deep colors and low lighting give this chain steakhouse a sophisticated, urban vibe. The menu offers chicken, seafood and pasta

dishes as well. Other location: 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.922.7775. EL CHORRO LODGE 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale 480.948.5170 A Valley landmark that is one of Phoenix’s last traditional buildings, house specialties include chateaubriand and rack of lamb for two. Also at 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480.515.2575 MASTRO’S 15045 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale 480.443.8555 Known for its upscale seafood and steaks served in a luxurious atmosphere, Mastro’s is a place to be experienced. Also featuring live music every day of the week. MORTON’S 15233 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale 480.951.4440 Bring a hearty appetite to this fine steakhouse. Also at 2501 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.955.9577. RUTH’S CHRIS 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 290, Scottsdale 480.991.5988 This is the place to come when you want sizzling steak. Other location: 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.957.9600

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Get Your Drink On! Arizona’s bar scene is – in one short word – amazing. From wine bars boasting impressive selections to locally brewed beers to multimillion dollar nightclubs, you’ll find something to fit your nightlife tastes. Looking to spend a night on the town? Whether it’s a sports bar with a down-home feel or luxury drinking with custom cocktails you crave, you can find something about the Valley’s diverse nightlife.

BREW PUBS FOUR PEAKS BREWERY 1340 E. Eighth Street, Tempe 480.303.9967 Four Peaks is home of some of Arizona’s finest microbrews. Hidden on a back street in Tempe, honor Eighth Street with the beer that carries its name. DAVE’S ELECTRIC BREWPUB 502 S. College Avenue, Tempe 480.967.5353 New Tempe brew house brings a classic southern Arizona beer to the Phoenix metro area. Right near Sun Devil Stadium with beautiful patio seating and a tasy bar menu. Sure to please. TASTE OF TOPS 403 W. University Drive, Tempe 480.967.5643 This bar for beer lovers offers hundreds of bottled craft beers and 12 of the finest on tap. Wine connoisseurs, they have that stuff there too.

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4142 E. Chandler Boulevard 480.706.5564 Packed with daily food specials, CK’s is a great place to try. Throw in $2.50 drink specials and $3 margaritas on Wednesday, and you have the perfect place to stay. DOS GRINGOS SCOTTSDALE 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale 480.423.3800 Arizona’s “Best Place to Day Drink” features happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other locations at 8000 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, 480.753.4577; 1361 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, 480.855.3303 and 1958 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480.633.5525 GILIGIN’S 4251 N. Winfield Scott Plaza, Scottsdale 480.874.2264 Known as a “sand bar and shrimp hut,” at Giligin’s, you feel as if you’re on a summertime vacation. MARTINI RANCH 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 480.970.0500 Despite the name, Martini Ranch isn’t known for just its

martinis. Shake a leg to the club music at this very popular, longtime Scottsdale establishment. SAPPORO 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.607.1114 Drink the night away between the aquariums and indoor fountains or enjoy the famous sushi. Either way, Sapporo is where the hip dip into action. SALTY SENORITA 3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.946.7258 Not a dance club, but instead a quintessential modern Arizona drinking and dining experience – Salty Senorita offers a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. Also at 1860 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa, 480.632.8226; 14950 N. Northsight Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.922.6274; and 8011 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 623.979.4822. SIX 7316 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 480.663.6620 Hip and ultra-posh, one can lounge on throw pillows or sip on first-class cocktails.

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The Flight Line Bar and Grill, 22034 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, 623.869.0774, features amazing happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and several $2 cocktails all day on Sunday amid a relaxed, casual atmosphere near Deer Valley Airport.

HAREM NIGHTS 1630 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe 480.968.1949 Belly dancers galore along with after hours hookah and a DJ bumping beats all night long.

HOWL AT THE MOON 7419 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale 480.994.4695 The newest dueling pianos venue in the Valley, Howl at the Moon specializes in rock and roll from the ’70s to today.

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CHRONIC TACOS 15 E. Sixth Street, Tempe 580.557.8226 This arty Mexican-style outdoor bar is the perfect place to enjoy the cool Arizona weather this time of year while filling up on massive burritos and $2 Land Sharks Lagers. D’ARCY MCGEE’S PUB 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe 480.557.9087 Get a genuine taste of Ireland smack dab in the middle of Tempe. D’Arcy McGee’s also has a full menu with Irish and American classics. DOC & EDDY’S 909 E. Minton Drive, Tempe 480.831.0635 A friendly and close dive bar, with all the fixin’s for a night of good, ol’ fashioned fun.

MONKEY PANTS 3223 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.377.8100 With nightly events that can get you happy hour specials all night, Monkey Pants is by far one of the most fun and quirky bars in town. RULA BULA 401 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.929.9500 This good old Irish pub features exquisite food and plenty of frothy Guinness. TRAILER PARK 1001 E. Eighth Street, Tempe 480.968.7879 This massive outdoor patio bar features two stories, several outdoor bars and lots of amazing food and drink specials. Truly a sight to behold.

HOOKAH CRAVE LOUNGE AND CAFÉ 505 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.784.6700 Get everything from tasty drinks to hookahs on the patio. They also have a late night menu on Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m.

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CLUB CENTRAL 3121 N. Third Avenue, Phoenix 602.200.8121 Club Central is home to a variety of blues and jazz musicians, and on weekends, the venue turns into a hip spot for Latin and club music. CHAR’S HAS THE BLUES 4631 N. Seventh Avenue, Phoenix 602.230.0205 A classic blues club, Char’s has a small, down-home and funky feel to it. Perfect for the true blues fan. RHYTHM ROOM 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 602.265.4842 Perhaps not the most elegant of music clubs in the area, but the Rhythm Room hosts some of the most popular blues and jazz acts in the country. DRINKWATER’S CITY HALL 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 480.941.4700 Don’t be thrown off by the seemingly uptight name, Drinkwater’s is young, hip and has live entertainment every night. HANDLEBAR-J 7116 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale

VENUE OF SCOTTSDALE 7117 E. Third Avenue, Scottsdale 480.945.5150 The Venue of Scottsdale is a spacious throwback to the Big Easy with a variety of live bands and comedy. BIG BANG 501 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.557.5595 If dueling pianos that take requests in Tempe’s only basement bar sounds like fun, visit the Big Bang on Mill Avenue. SAIL INN 26 S. Farmer Avenue, Tempe 480.966.9565 Part concert venue and part bar, Sail Inn is a downtown Tempe bar, just a walk away from Mill Avenue. Bartenders encourage patrons to dance, drink and walk around barefoot.

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CHERRY 411 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.298.1384 This popular dance club sits high above the downtown Tempe scene near Fourth Street and Mill Avenue. DJs spin a variety of music nightly. VIP and table reservations still available call 480.298.1384

FAT TUESDAY 680 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.967.3917 A popular hangout for years among locals and university students alike. Other locations: 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.473.0666; 455 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.256.2444

SHOUT HOUSE 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 207, Glendale 623.772.1500 When we say dueling pianos, please erase the bad image in your head, because this is so cool: two piano players/singers performing at two, face to face grand pianos.

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BOULDERS ON BROADWAY 530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe 480.921.9431 This hidden hideaway offers a 40+ draft beer selection with more cold craft and domestic bottles in the fridge.

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SPORTS BARS OLD CHICAGO 1656 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480.838.8118 It might be a chain, but it’s also one of the best sports bars around. With a crazy draft beer and delicious food selection, Old Chicago takes the guilt out of eating at chain restaurants. ALICE COOPER’STOWN 101 E. Jackson Street, Phoenix 602.253.7337 Don’t be frightened of the rock legend’s notorious image, he and his bar are actually quite pleasant. FLIGHTLINE BAR AND GRILL 22034 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix 623.869.0774 Considered the best dive bar in Phoenix, Flightline offers daily drink specials and everything from Kickin’ Cheese Fries to a full-on New York strip steak dinner. HALF MOON SPORTS GRILL 2121 E. Highland, Phoenix 602.977.2700 With a focus on appreciating athletes, the Half Moon has a fun atmosphere. Also at 288 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, 602.993.6600. MAJERLE’S SPORTS GRILL 24 N. Second Street, Phoenix 602.253.9004

Opened by former Phoenix Suns player Dan Majerle, the grill is one of the best sports bars in town. Also at 3095 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, 480.899.7999 THE LIBRARY BAR AND GRILL 501 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 101, Tempe 480.929.9002 Almost every night features some kind of event. Oh yeah, and there’s ladies clad in school girl outfits. TAVERN ON MILL 404 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 480.967.5886 The Tavern on Mill has quickly established itself as one of the best bars in the Mill Avenue District. VINE TAVERN AND EATERY 801 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe 480.894.2662 Not the fanciest, but absolutely among the most popular sports bars in all of Tempe, The Vine is as laid back as they come. FOX SPORTS GRILL 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480.368.0369 The menu and upscale atmosphere of this bar are sure to leave any sports fan satisfied. Also at 9425 W. Coyotes Boulevard, Glendale, 623.872.0369; 4251 W. Winfield Scott Plaza,

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Scottsdale, 480.874.2264; 6751 N. Sunset Road, Glendale, 623.877.8447 TEAKWOODS TAVERN AND GRILL 8880 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 480.614.5254 Delicious food, an awesome beer selection and 25 TVs to catch the big game. Other locations: 2808 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602.840.0991; 5965 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.961.0945; 151 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480.899.8325; 3820 E. Ray Road, Phoenix, 480.455.1207 UPPER DECK SPORTS GRILL 4224 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale 480.941.9333 Never miss a second of action at the Upper Deck.

WINE BARS CHEUVRONT 1326 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.307.0022 Senator Ken Cheuvront’s gathering spot has an extensive wine list. POSTINO WINEBAR 5144 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602.274.5144 Postino has an easy going atmosphere with superb wine lists and delectable food. Try the bruschetta. Also at 3939

E. Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, 602.852.3939 QUIESSENCE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix 602.276.0601 Although known mostly for the fine food, Quiessence also offers a classy wine bar with samplings every day. SPORTSMAN’S FINE WINES AND SPIRITS 3205 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602.955.7730 As one of the oldest wine bars in Phoenix, Sportsman’s has a diverse wine selection. Also at 10893 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.948.0520 GRAZIE PIZZERIA & WINE BAR 6952 E. Main Street, Scottsdale 480.663.9797 Choose from a variety of Italian wines and enjoy the gourmet pizzas. Other locations: 18835 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 480.538.8466; 21055 W. Main Street, Buckeye, 623.853.1717 KAZIMIERZ WORLD WINE BAR 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 480.946.3004 Arguably one of the most popular wine bars, Kazimierz has 1,800 wines to choose from and an elegant and dimly lit atmosphere.

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