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ake locavore to a whole new level this holiday season by supporting small businesses and stuffing your loved ones’ stockings with homegrown goods. Here are 11 things you can find right here in Phoenix for everyone from the animal lovers to the coffee connoisseurs on your list.

#11 • RETROSPEC BIKE

Sick of your homies always harassing you for rides? Stop by The Bicycle Cellar to cop them their own set of wheels. Retrospec is a reliable bicycle brand that offers everything from foldable bikes to fixies to super stylish cruisers ideal for the commute to class or work. The Bicycle Cellar also offers monthly memberships that include secured bike storage, showers and a store discount. thebicyclecellar.com, $59.99-$499.99

#10 • SRIRACHA AND TEA FROM PITA JUNGLE

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Have a foodie friend who goes gaga for Pita Jungle’s Paradise Green iced tea? What about a co-worker who puts Sriracha on everything? Luckily, the local Mediterranean chain now has three spicy Sriracha flavors (Red, Green and Ghost) and three soothing tea flavors (Tropical Black, Berry Hibiscus and Paradise Green) available for purchase at all 20 locations. These simple treats make the perfect stocking stuffer to bring the flavors of a local fave home for the holidays. We recommend the Red Sriracha, which adds an extra kick to everything from rice to ramen and the Tropical Black tea, which is tasty served either hot or iced. pitajungle.com, $5.99 per 18-ounce bottle of Sriracha, $8.99 per package of six 0.5-ounce filter bags of tea

#9 • FESTIVUS BLEND AND PEPPERMINT MOCHA SHAKER FROM PRESS COFFEE

Stop by one of this community-focused coffeehouse’s eight Valley locations to pick up some exclusive seasonal goodies. Until December 31, Press customers can purchase a Peppermint Mocha Shaker so java junkies can blend their beloved holiday flavors in the comfort of their own home. ‘Tis the season to also pick up a bag of the specialty coffee roaster’s famous Festivus blend coffee, a rich fusion of Ethiopian and Brazilian beans that provides the perfect buzz for “the rest of us.” presscoffee.com, $5 per shaker, $16.50 per 12-ounce bag of coffee

#8 • MERCH FROM TWO BROTHERS TAP HOUSE

Chances are, you have a dog or beer lover on your list this year. Luckily, Two Brothers Tap House in Scottsdale offers plenty of paws-ibilities, from bowls, collars, Frisbees and toys for your four-legged friends as well as growlers, glassware and T-shirts for the twolegged ones. twobrothersbrewing.com, $5.99-$24.99

#7 • HAND-PAINTED LLAMA AND SAGUARO WOOD ORNAMENTS FROM PINK PUDDLE STUDIO

Pink Puddle Studio, operated by local artist and ASU alumna Rachel Eskandari, dropped a fall/winter collection featuring a series of seasonal desert-inspired décor. Think lots of red and green, a bevy of blooming saguaros, colorful sunsets and other Arizonainspired imagery. One of Eskandari’s standout designs is a hand-painted, wooden ornament featuring a blooming cactus and blushing llama based on one of her original illustrations. pinkpuddlestudio.com, $12

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These aren’t your average aprons. Scottsdale native Roxane Kyte designs and hand-sews fashionable and functional couture aprons that are suitable for the runway or the kitchen. This is the perfect present for the trendsetter in your life who loves trying new recipes. coutureaprons.com, prices vary

#5 • HANDCRAFTED SOAP FROM DAISY G’S

Daisy G’s skincare products are uniquely designed for desert dwellers by desert dwellers. Each soap is made to sooth dehydrated skin due to dry desert climates. With tranquilizing scents like eucalyptus and tea tree oil, lavender and lemongrass and cedar and sage, you can give the gift of an affordable at-home spa treatment. daisygssoaps.com, $5.95

#4 • CANDLE FROM STANDARD WAX

Standard Wax isn’t just about making fragrant candles, but creating functional pieces of art “long after the flame is gone.” Each 100 percent soy wax candle is hand-poured into an artist-designed vessel in the Standard Wax studio in Phoenix. Choose from personalized scents that range from musky (whiskey and fig) to merry (cranberry, cinnamon and cloves). standardwax.com, prices vary

#3 • BAG BY SOUL CARRIER

Have a fashionista on your list that needs a purse with a whole lot of soul that will also hold the chapstick, loose change and all those receipts they refuse to throw away? Cop a leather tote, clutch, satchel or messenger bag from Soul Carrier. The Phoenix-based

company is the brainchild of ASU alumna Jennifer Paige Boonlorn, who started her passion project to bring “more beauty and light into the word” after a tragic car accident claimed the lives of both of her parents. soulcarrier.com, prices vary

#2 • ALL NATURAL OLIVESPA PRODUCTS FROM QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL

While Queen Creek Olive Mill, which also has a marketplace in Scottsdale, is best known for its tapenades and flavored olive oils, it also produces a plethora of all-natural skincare products. OliveSpa offers 100 percent natural face masks, toners, soap, lip balm, lotions, essential oils, sea salt scrubs, body butter, shaving foam and more, as well as pre-packaged baskets and boxes that make the perfect gift. OliveSpa makes soap in seasonal scents like mulled wine, peppermint hot chocolate and gingerbread. Customers can also opt for a “pamper pack,” which includes peppermint lavender soap, peppermint foot balm and lavender body butter. queencreekolivemill.com, $4-$110

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It’s 2018. We probably all have a Vegan on our Christmas list this year. Give them a plant-based snack from Fluffy Vegans, a local company that sells vegan kale, coconut banana, apple and pineapple chips. Fluffy Vegans can be found at local farmers markets and retailers like Strawberry Hedgehog and The Cutting Board Café. fluffyvegans.com, from $7.50 CT

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WORLD OF ILLUMINATION DRIVE-THROUGH LIGHT SHOW Load up the car – or your roommate’s old station wagon – for a journey through the holidays. Over 1.7 million dazzling lights twinkle along a driving path, synced to holiday classics through the car radio. Time slots are sold online in 30-minute windows. Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe, worldofillumination.com, 6 to 11 p.m., Thursday, December 13, to Monday, December 31, online $29 and drive-up $35.

THE REVOLUTIONISTS It’s all about girl power – and firepower – in this comedic play that places Marie Antoinette in a room with assassin Charlotte Corday, playwright Olympe de Gouges and Caribbean spy Marianne Angelle during the French Revolution. Heads will roll as this goofy tale finds ways to reflect modern times, following these ladies as they learn who runs the world and how to stand up for their beliefs. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, tempecenterforthearts.com, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 13, to Saturday, December 15, students $15 and general admission $27.

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mentary food and drinks from 7 to 8 p.m. An ugly sweater contest, live music from The Haymarket Squares and happy hour prices await! Pedal Haus Brewery, 730 S. Mill Avenue #102, Tempe, goo.gl/sWwzJV, 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, free.

YULE BALL Fresh off the fumes of this year’s latest addition to the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, this seasonal celebration kicks off with a rousing round of wizard trivia, followed by a dance party, wizard chess, a costume contest and a themed photo booth. Muggles may dare to try the lofty menu of themed concoctions including Butterbeer, Unforgivable Curse Shots and Polyjuice Potions. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, thevanburenphx.com, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 22, advance $15 and table of four $45.

GET ELF’D UP: UGLY SWEATER AND SANTA PUB CRAWL ‘Tis the season to be tacky. This selfpaced pub crawl takes elves, snowmen, sweater-wearers and gingerbread men and women alike on a tour of Tempe’s best brews and bars. All participants will receive drink specials along the way, along with a stocking goodie bag, two free drinks, a commemorative “Dranksgiving” button and a slightly spiked dose of holiday cheer. Mill Avenue and University Drive, Tempe, bit.ly/2E4CCgs, 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, December 14, $20-$25.

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minister and a pout so powerful, it has its own name: Blue Steel. Grab a craft beer, your sassiest pals and some popcorn – this fashion satire is a wild ride. FilmBar, 815 N. Second Street, Phoenix, thefilmbarphx.com, times TBA, Wednesday, January 9, $14.

PEAKS AND PINTS BEER HIKE This 6.2-mile hike isn’t for the faint of heart, but don’t fret – all who venture out will be rewarded for their workout with a tasty ale. Starting at Gateway Loop toward Windgate Pass, the moderate-level hike will go through Scottsdale’s scenic McDowell Mountain with stops to recoup and talk along the way, ending at Twisted Lizard Tavern and Grille. McDowell Mountain, McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fort McDowell, phxfray.com, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, January 12, $55. CT

BLOCKBUSTER SCORES: MUSIC FROM TV AND FILM Ditch the couch and your remote tonight! Phoenix Symphony is bringing your favorite TV shows and films to life within a concert comprised of the most iconic scores known to man. From Lost to Downton Abbey to classic themes like Back to the Future, Jurassic Park and Mission: Impossible, this two-and-a-half-hour concert will satisfy your biggest bingewatch cravings. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix, phoenixsymphony.org, times vary, Friday, December 28, to Sunday, December 30, $25-$108.

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This free open mic night aims to highlight poetry, storytelling, live art, music and stand up from people of color in the local community. Anyone 18-andup is free to join and the rules are simple: No hate speech, good vibes only. Beat It Baker & Coffee will be supplying coffee and tea while urban eatery The REZ will be serving up food favorites like Navajo tacos. Palabras Bilingual Bookstore, 1738 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, bit.ly/2Qht3lO, 6 p.m., Saturday, December 15, free.

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5 WAYS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR CARSON MLNARIK • COLLEGE TIMES

hether you’re a few years shy of a horizontal driver’s license or a veteran of Mill Avenue, there’s no excuse for staying in on New Year’s Eve. Since the creation of the Gregorian calendar, human beings have celebrated the arrival of the next year with reflection, gatherings and late-night partying. Keep the tradition alive with these five ways you could ring in the New Year.

WITH THE DRAMA KIDS S#!tfaced Shakespeare New Year’s Eve Show and Party Embrace 2019 with open arms – and dinner and a show! To say that these Shakespearean performers take a few liberties with their scripts would be an understatement. Combining classically trained actors with a shot of whiskey, this special performance of Macbeth – fittingly titled Macbooze – will be followed by appetizers, desserts, a champagne toast and live stream of the New York City Times Square ball drop. Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, bit.ly/2Qlmv5t, 10 p.m., Monday, December 31, mature

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WITH THE HIGH-ROLLING CREW New Year’s Eve With Borgeous If you’re willing to dedicate the night to Old Town Scottsdale – and most likely, a surge-priced Uber – look no further than a Vegas vibe and EDM tunes at Maya Day and Nightclub. The indooroutdoor club is known for its legendary DJ sets and with BORGEOUS planning to take the stage, this evening will surely follow suit. Speaking of suit – you’ll want to freshen up; there’s a strict dress code. Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, bit.ly/ mayanye19, 9 p.m., Monday, December 31, 21 and over, $20.

WITH THE FRIENDS WHO LOVE MOZZARELLA STICKS Dave and Buster’s New Year’s Eve This all-ages New Year’s Eve celebration features an appetizer buffet – need we say more? From 5 to 8 p.m., the arcade wonderland hosts guests with two buffet packages featuring desserts, unlimited soft drinks, unlimited video

game play and a $20$25 Power Card. Ring in the New Year with the east coast via video screens of the Times Square celebration and hang around as late as you can! Dave and Buster’s, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, bit.ly/2SwafMc, 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, December 31, all-ages, $35.21-$43.21.

WITH THE HIPSTERS New Year’s Eve Block Party The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Downtown Phoenix is three parties for the price of one, shutting down both Second and Third avenues for the occasion. Attendees can bounce between a handful of musical vibes with outdoor stages playing EDM with DJ Sean Watson and soul train classic ‘70s hits, as well as a drag disco dance party at Crescent Ballroom. Look out for tasty libations and grub from local food truck favorites and most importantly: heated tents. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, ticketf.ly/2BU3XjS,

8:30 p.m., Monday, December 31, 21-andup, $15 advance.

WITH THE ROCKERS New Year’s Eve with The Black Moods Local group The Black Moods is a self-described blend of Bad Company and the Foo Fighters. Their New Year’s Eve performance will reunite fans from across the state who have seen the Arizona rockers grow through hundreds of dates across the Valley since their formation in 2010. If you’re looking to peek into the local music scene, this evening at Tempe’s humble Marquee Theatre is just the foray. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, bit.ly/2UjS8uN, 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 31, all ages $20, balcony 21-and-up, $30-$40. CT

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aila Kabongi is a senior at ASU earning her degree in health sciences. Kabongi is Vice President of Policy for the student body on ASU’s Downtown campus. As a STEM student of color, Kabongi feels that in this position, she can help to better influence the student body and be an effective advocate for her fellow STEM students of color. Kabongi noticed that minorities on campus were often overlooked, and she sought to

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What is your favorite part about your school? My favorite thing about ASU is how much they are willing to work with students. I also think they do a good job of diversifying their resources. I really appreciate that. I think, given the scale of the university, they are doing an excellent job of providing resources like internships, job prep, access to graduate school testing, fee waivers and partnerships with other programs. They really do a good job of using the community well.

If you could only eat one thing for breakfast for the rest of your life, what would it be? If I could only eat one thing for breakfast for the rest of my life it would probably be Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. I basically eat it every morning anyway.

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Like, when people are willingly ignorant and refuse to see the other side of things. When they know they could learn more and understand something better, but they choose not to.

What is your go-to show for Netflix binge-watching? Law and Order SVU is the greatest show ever. Gilmore Girls is a close second.

If your life was a book, what would it be called? If my life was a book, it would be called Probably Stressed, A Little Depressed, and Always Overdressed.

“If my life was a book, it would be called Probably Stressed, A Little Depressed, and Always Overdressed.”

It’s not really a book, as much as it is a book of poems, but my favorite book is Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. I really like poetry and when I was younger, it really spoke to me. Reading it as an adult, I’ve found it has some great hidden gems about adulthood. It really bridges the gap between childhood and adulthood.

What annoys you the most? What annoys me the most is ignorance.

What’s No. 1 on your bucket list? You know Beyoncé? I’ve always had a love for Beyoncé. I have to meet her. Or be at least 10 feet from her.

What college advice do you have for incoming freshmen?

Take it one step at a time. Oftentimes when you come right out of high school and into college, you have this plan that you’re going to go to school for four years and then get a job, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Students start college and they fumble, they fail a class, and things might take longer than you originally thought. Everything takes time, but if you really want something, you have to be patient. If college doesn’t go the way you thought, it’s OK. Also, make sure to take care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Self-care is really important.CT

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I’m not trying to shoot for the moon but in the end, I want this to be here 30 years from now. Just like with the German holiday markets, I want people to think, ‘Oh, they’ve always been here,’” he says. “It just creates this wonderful tradition — everybody comes out and there’s a sense of community. We’re going to do it our own way and call it our own thing and have our own silly games and traditions. People won’t even know what Seinfeld is 30 years from now, but they’ll be like, ‘Yeah! Whatever, they’ve got a Festivus pole. I don’t know why, but they’ve got it.’ I’m down for that. I love the idea of starting a tradition.” Proceeds from events at the Open Air Market go to Community Food Connections, a local nonprofit that supports small farmers and sustainable food systems. “The tone of the whole thing is silly and absurd but in the end it’s a fundraiser because we fundamentally believe you’ve got to find a way to get more locally sourced food in the mouths of people,” Clark says. “(We want to) support local businesses but also try and encourage people to eat differently.” This year, Phoestivus is collaborating with the International Rescue Committee and spotlighting businesses started by refugees. In addition to expanding its footprint, Phoestivus aims to diversify its offerings. “We’re really going for that diversity.

We’re getting food from different parts of the world. To me, that’s the spirit of what this should be about,” Clark says. That spirit also includes an airing of grievances from the Phoenix Storytellers Project, a revamped Phoestivus pole and Phoenix Ale Brewery’s annual Phoestivus Ale, which Clark says is a festive spiced brown ale with hints of nutmeg. “It’s not the kind of beer you would drink in the summer, that’s for sure,” he says with a laugh. Phoestivus will also offer photo ops with the famous Phoestivus yeti and hipster Santa. In the weeks leading up to the event, they will post photos of the yeti at local businesses on social media. “Our mascot is a big abominable snowman, which is perfectly absurd because we don’t have snow in Phoenix,” Clark says. “People get excited about it because they start seeing the yeti at local bars. One of our sponsors is an optometrist and (the yeti) is in there getting his eye exam, which is great because he has these big googly eyes.” Clark, who is an elected state representative, says Phoestivus is his legacy of sorts. “I’m just finishing up my term. At the end of December, I’ll be a

washed-up politician,” he jokes. “But what I really love is the feeling that of all the years I’ve been in office, I may have not done anything as significant there as I have making the Phoestivus market and that’s OK with me. Phoestivus is a wonderful event that makes everybody feel really, really good and people talk about it the whole year.” Phoestivus gives attendees the opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors like Clay Madness, Arizona Mantel Works, Lotus & Lava and Strawberry Hedgehog. Clark insists it’s “not just a bunch of wind chimes and dreamcatchers.” “The idea is that people get to really explore that sense of community. We want to create our own sense of space and our own sense of identity and that’s a very fulfilling thing,” he explains. “It still has kind of a quaint feel to it where you get to say hi to all your friends that you run into there. That’s kind of the spirit of the season.” Phoestivus, Phoenix Public Market’s Open Air Market, 721 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.625.6736, phoestivus.com, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays December 13 and December 20, free admission and parking. CT

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opularized by the ’90s sitcom Seinfeld, Festivus is a made-up holiday that combats the commercialism and stress of the Christmas season with absurd traditions such as an airing of grievances, feats of strength and a Festivus pole in place of a tree. Valley residents can observe these seasonal customs with a local twist at the ninth annual Phoestivus celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays December 13 and December 20 at Phoenix Public Market’s Open Air Market. The event will also feature locally grown and produced goods from more than 150 vendors and jewelry, art and decorations handcrafted by local artisans. The celebration is also inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, or Weihnachtsmarkt, which Phoestivus founder Ken Clark fondly recalls from his childhood. “My family was stationed in Germany. I was a military brat and I got to experience the German Christmas markets, which are an absolute treasure,” Clark says. “The sights and sounds and the smell of mulled wine and bread and all these great gifts in this crisp, cold air – it’s just an amazing thing.” Clark brought the tradition to Downtown Phoenix one night nine years ago with 20 vendors and a few food trucks. The event has gotten bigger every year. “I want to expand a little bit every year.

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Downtown Phoenix’s Phoestivus celebration will feature photo ops with the famous Phoestivus yeti and hipster Santa.

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DEVILS FOR ACCESS AND INCLUSION CREATES A LARGER COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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Devils for Access and Inclusion members (from left) Pilar Ribera, Cassandra Muenchen and Rachel Fisher with the club’s guide dog, Austin.

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hen ASU sophomore Pilar Ribera learned there was no club for students with disabilities on the Downtown Phoenix campus, she knew she had to do something. So she started Devils for Access and Inclusion, a new club that is pushing for a community outside of academics. Ribera, a community health major and Disability Resource Center employee, is the president of the new club. She has been working alongside the DRC to find officers to help her plan informational events and run the new club. Walk with Austin is the first event the club has planned and it is open to all. The event will feature the club’s guide dog, Austin, and will allow students to learn the role of service and guide dogs. Walk with Austin will be held at Taylor Mall in Downtown Phoenix on February 18, 20, and 22. “I saw that Tempe had a club for students with disabilities, but Downtown did not. I started researching how to become involved and create a new club,” Ribera says. “I wanted to start a community for students with disabilities outside of school and the DRC.”

The DRC currently acts as a service center for any qualified students that need assistance. Services range from on-campus transportation to note-taking accommodations. The Disability Resource Center on the Downtown Phoenix campus is located on the second floor of the post office at 522 N. Central Avenue. The club hopes to start a conversation by informing all students on how to become an ally to the disabled. Becoming an ally starts with being informed. Students can be an ally by volunteering at the DRC, treating students with disabilities like they would treat any student, or by taking notes for the DRC. Rachel Fisher, the club’s vice president, addresses why it is so important for ASU to recognize the disabled. “Unfortunately, disability is the elephant in the room. Nobody knows how to deal with it and nobody wants to acknowledge it,” she says. “There is a lack of understanding and compassion because you cannot have compassion without understanding the situation first. Therefore, I think education is so important and is the first thing our club is going to focus on.”

The club plans to connect students who feel isolated because of their disabilities. Fisher, who uses a cane and is visually impaired, says “a disability can make one feel like they’ve lost power.” Devils for Access and Inclusion hopes it will inspire others to act and make ASU the most diverse community it can be. Cassandra Muenchen, Devils for Access and Inclusion’s secretary, is working on the club’s weekly newspaper, which shares news about club events, scholarships and more. “I think this club is important for both disabled and non-disabled students, as they can work together and form a community,” Muenchen says. “The connection will help ASU become a more aware and well-rounded community that is kind to everyone no matter their background or challenges.” The university can start incorporating diversity in its classes by making it a required topic of discussion in ASU 101, a course that all freshmen are required to complete. This will be one of the many things the club plans to advocate for once they are settled in on campus. Working with the DRC and administration on informing all ASU students on disability is one of the club’s

biggest priorities. “Incorporating disability and diversity in ASU 101 would inform freshmen on inclusivity, disabilities, and how to become comfortable around all people,” Muenchen says. “When someone is in a wheelchair or with a guide dog on campus, many students do not know how to act and this needs to be fixed.” The first step in becoming an ally to students with disabilities is treating them as you would any other student. Simply having a conversation with a student with a guide dog about their pet can make the biggest difference in their day. “In a year, I hope to be a part of this club and see it grow. I would love to see another officer step into my role and direct the club in the best direction,” Ribera says. “It would be great to see our club along with other disability clubs on other campuses connect and make ASU the most diverse it can be.” Devil’s for Access and Inclusion will start bi-weekly meetings in Spring 2019 and will be posting more information on its Facebook page. To join or for more information, contact Pilar Ribera at pribera@asu.edu. CT

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ERIN THORBORN SCOTT HANSON

DAVE MUNSEY

GETTING STARTED

THE WRITE STUFF HOW LOCAL WRITERS GOT THEIR STARTS

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ursuing writing is often more of a calling than a career choice. For these five local authors, that is certainly the case. While each of them already worked in communications, it took a little something extra to get them to put pen to paper on their own actual books.

the stories behind the retired numbers at high schools across Arizona.”

Scott Hanson, whose books are available now at scotthansonauthor. com “I have always lived in the world of words. This set the stage for my education (journalism and creative writing) and my career in magazine publishing – I am the editor-in-chief of So Scottsdale and have been an editor at four other magazines. It also led me to create my company, Young Creative, through which I write and edit a variety of different projects. Along the way, I discovered my own passion project: children’s books. What began as a poem for my mom when I was a child has transformed into a book, The Color of Mother, and a book series, Color Everything. These grew out of my desire to spread a message of love, as I believe that is at the heart of what’s missing in our world. Enamored by colors myself, I knew that through the beauty and playfulness of colors, I could empower and inspire children, helping them understand universal qualities

such as kindness and compassion, while thanking those who raise them for their selfless love.”

Chelsea Young, whose book is available now at coloreverything.love “I was always drawn to writing, but not professionally because the words ‘poor’ and ‘writer’ went hand-in-hand. So I pursued PR and freelance editorial writing on the side, and later I became an advertising account executive. This is where I learned that good writers were well-paid and hard to find. In 2017, I became a full-time freelancer and book ghost writer and this year I decided it was high time I write my own books starting with, Hear God Now: Divine Guidance for Women On-the-Go.”

Lara Piu, whose book is available now at live-to-listen.com “My mom was diagnosed with ALS when I was 8. I lost her when I was 17, but not before she gave me two special gifts. The first gift was the love of writing. The second gift was acceptance. We were different than other families. But that was OK with her, and that made it OK for me. I began writing professionally in the early 2000s, but when I had my own children,

I decided to put pen to paper on my first book, which led to my series. It is called Sassafrass Ranch, and each book explores various animals with perceived differences than other animals at the ranch. But in the end, each one’s differences are ultimately gifts.”

Erin Thorburn, whose books are available now at erinthorburn.com “I had no intention of writing a book; I was just writing some stories about different events in my career on Facebook, and people would write and say, ‘Dave, you should write a book.’ I have always saved letters from viewers, pictures and internal work memos. I would bring them home and give them to my wife, Bunny. She categorized them by year and saved them for me. On June 19th, 2017 at 8 p.m., I went into the den and started writing Munsey Business. For the next six and a half months, I wrote from 7 a.m. to midnight (or later). The most fun that I have had since retiring are my book signings and meeting the people that watched for all of those years. We’ve had them all over the Valley and have many more planned.”

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“I was a sportscaster in college and immediately after. In 1983, I traded in my microphone for a (then) typewriter, transitioning to public relations. And though I am still in that industry, today as president of HMA Public Relations, for the past 35-plus years I’ve also worked as a local high school sports official. About eight years ago while working a football game, it occurred to me that there was a piece of Arizona history that was slipping away: the who and the why high schools, their football stadiums, baseball fields and gymnasiums were named. That led to my first book, Who Is Gym? Then, after seeing retired jerseys hanging at baseball fields, football fields and gymnasiums, I wrote my second book, What’s Your Number?, which captures

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a s t m o n t h , j u n i o r w i d eout N’Keal Harry announced he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft after a stellar three-year career at ASU. The 6-foot-4, 213-pound receiver is projected as a potential first-round pick. “First of all, I would like to say thank you to everybody in Sun Devil nation, the coaches, my teammates, all the media, all the fans,” Harry said at a news conference. “This has been a great ride. This has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, something that I will take with me for the rest of my life. “With that being said, I would like to forgo my senior season and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.” With a 7-5 record, the Sun Devils are slated to play the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, December 15. Head Coach Herm Edwards confirmed on Monday, December 3 that Harry has signed with an agent, already started training for the NFL draft and will not be playing in the bowl game. “He’s still raw as far as things for the next level,” Edwards told ESPN. “But the talent’s there and the work ethic is there. He’s going to put in work, you don’t have to worry about that.” Although Harry seemed destined for the NFL from the day he stepped on campus and began producing a steady supply of highlight plays nearly every football Saturday, the decision to leave behind teammates and a fan base was not one he took lightly. “This definitely was not an easy decision,” he says. “I

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N’Keal Harry is projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

truly grew up at this university. This place has given me opportunities I only dreamt of and I’m forever thankful for that.” Harry, a local product of Chandler High, was about 4 years old when he left the Caribbean Island of Saint Vincent for Arizona with his grandmother, Felna, who was there for the announcement. Harry began his high school career at Marcos de Niza before transferring to Chandler, where he won

a football state championship in 2014. He was one of the most highly touted recruits in the nation and rated as the top recruit in Arizona by multiple scouting publications. With schools like Oregon and Texas A&M as suitors, Harry chose to stay home, in part, to remain close to his grandmother. “It was 100-percent worth it,” Harry says of his

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SPORTS CALENDAR

ALL THE BEST SPORTS EVENTS TO CATCH, TACKLE AND HIT ERIC NEWMAN • COLLEGE TIMES

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ASU SUN DEVILS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS The Sun Devils men’s basketball team takes on preseason No. 1 Kansas at Wells Fargo Arena. The Jayhawks feature another high-level recruiting class, but ASU beat them in Kansas last season. Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480.727.0000, thesundevils.com, Saturday, December 22, 7 p.m., tickets start at $65.

ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS The Cardinals, who will likely be in contention for the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, host the Rams in their final home game of the 2018 season. L.A. could be playing for the top seed and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.

State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 602.379.0101, azcardinals.com, Sunday, December 23, 2:05 p.m., tickets start at $21.

CHEEZ-IT BOWL A baseball diamond will turn into a football field for an evening, as Cal and TCU face off for a season-ending win and bragging rights as the Cheez-It Bowl champions. This was formerly called the Cactus Bowl. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.514.8400, cheezitbowl.com, Wednesday, December 26, 7 p.m., tickets start at $31.

DESERT HOCKEY CLASSIC The ASU hockey team hosts two Minnesota schools and New York’s

Clarkson University in a heated fourteam tournament at Gila River Arena. The Sun Devils have grown their hockey program over the years and will have a chance to show their power against some of the best in the country. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3800, pac-12. com, Friday, December 28, 4:30 p.m., tickets start at $50.

THE WIGWAM’S PATRIOT ALL-AMERICA INVITATIONAL The Wigwam is hosting the eighth annual Patriot All-America Invitational featuring 84 amateur golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as universities outside of the U.S. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam

Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 623.935.3811, wigwamarizona.com, Saturday, December 29 to Monday, December 31, various times and pricing.

PHOENIX SUNS VS. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS Watch the Suns as they test their young core against the best in the NBA. Golden State boasts four 2017-18 AllStars and are the back-to-back NBA champions. Phoenix will look to avenge its October 22 loss in the Bay. Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, nba.com/suns/tickets, Monday, December 31, 7 p.m., tickets start at $68.

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decision to remain in-state and attend ASU. “This state has given me so much. Being just a kid from a small island, ending up in Arizona… This state means the world to me.” Harry’s quarterback, Manny Wilkins, was also in attendance for the November news conference at Sun Devil Stadium. Harry and Wilkins connected countless times over the last three seasons on the football field, but the quarterback thanks Harry for his friendship off the field above all else. “So proud of you, so proud of the work you put in,” Wilkins says. “You changed my life. One of my best friends.” Wilkins didn’t hold back on what he believes Harry’s legacy will be at ASU. “You’ll go down as a legend here,” Wilkins says. Harry accumulated 213 receptions, 2,899 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns during his career at ASU. He caught a pass in every game he played. His receiving yards and receptions rank third in school history, but Edwards also praised Harry for his leadership on and off the field. “This young man has done a lot for this university as far as his ability to play football, but also how he has represented this university and represented this community,” Edwards says. The final image of Harry walking off the field at Arizona Stadium having just completed a 19-point comeback against the Arizona Wildcats is one that will be etched in the minds of ASU fans for years to come. That day, according to Harry, is when he decided he would leave ASU.

continued from pg. 14 “I tried to wait until after the last game to even get that far,” Harry says of his thought process. “Because my mindset was, ‘I have games to play. I have a team that’s depending on me.’ After the U of A game, that’s when I really decided it might be time — especially leaving with a win at the University of Arizona. That’s when it became clear to me that this might be the decision for me.” With the NFL Draft upcoming for Harry, the question now is how high he will be selected and by which team. A former NFL head coach, Edwards has been in draft war rooms before. When describing Harry, Edwards says the junior wide receiver checks a number of boxes NFL talent evaluators will want. First, teams typically look at the skill set and size of a wide receiver. At 6-4, 213, Harry has proven routerunning and ball-catching skills and prototype size for an NFL wide receiver. Second, Edwards says teams look at a player’s competitive nature. That is a trait Edwards believes is Harry’s strongest attribute. “He loves to compete,” he says. “It’s a different football, the next level. It’s all about competition.” Harry says the NFL was always a dream for him, not for the money but for the love of the game. Now, Harry has an opportunity to advance to the next level and continue that dream. It is an opportunity he couldn’t afford to pass up. “I feel like, now that I have the opportunity to go out and get my dreams, I feel like I need to do that,” he says. CT

SPORTS CALENDAR PLAYSTATION FIESTA BOWL Undefeated UCF takes on SEC-foe LSU in one of the nation’s biggest bowl games. UCF was the lone undefeated NCAA football team in 2017, but was snubbed from the playoffs. With the same result this year, they will look to get revenge on the Tigers, who boast a stout defense and reeled off several impressive wins. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 602.379.0101, azcardinals.com, Tuesday, January 1, 11 a.m., tickets start at $12.

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ASU SUN DEVILS VS. UTAH UTES BASKETBALL ASU looks to avenge its first-four loss in the NCAA Tournament last year, having gone 8-0 to start the year. The Utes are the first opponent for the Sun Devils in conference play. Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480.727.0000, thesundevils.com, Thursday, January 3, 6 p.m., tickets start at $9. CT

PHOENIX SUNS VS. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS The 76ers visit Phoenix for the only time this season on their journey to reach the Eastern Conference playoffs. Rookie Deandre Ayton will have a chance to match up against Joel Embiid, who has made a habit of embarrassing rookie opposition this year. The first 5,000 fans receive a Deandre Ayton Draft Night Bobblehead. Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, nba.com/suns/tickets, Wednesday, January 2, 7 p.m., tickets start at $18.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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KEEPING IT FRESH

SAN HOLO BRIDGES INDIE PAST WITH EDM ON DEBUT ALBUM

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“I didn’t feel like I was in my own lane anymore,” he explains of evolving his sound. “So I started finding ways to make it new, innovate again, like putting guitars in drops and figuring out a way to combine these two worlds, creating something new that I had not heard before. That’s what drives me the most in music, doing something that pushes things forward, I guess.” The project came together in about six months while staying in a Los Angeles Airbnb. Avoiding traditional promotion and release schedules, he wanted the record to represent where he is in life. To achieve that goal, he had to be spontaneous. “I was like, I want this album to be something very recent and close to my heart. I wanted this album to be released as soon as I was done. I wanted it to be me, because we all change over time,” he says, adding, “It paints a very recent picture of who I am right now and what I’ve gone through this last year.” Through his upward musical trajectory and even an increased budget, van Dijck notes it becomes easier to grow in the live setting, too. Incorporation of guitar isn’t just confined to the studio, and he isn’t just a DJ. “I’m definitely excited to be playing guitar live, which I’m going to be doing this tour,” he says. “I will be playing a lot of guitar. I’ll be doing a lot of singing and combining that with EDM kind of DJing and beat manipulation. I just want it to be something that is a bridge between those two worlds.” PHOTO • SPECIAL TO COLLEGE TIMES Set to close out 2018 with a bang at the two-day Dutch DJ San Holo studied guitar at Codarts School for the Arts in Rotterdam before becoming an EDM artist. Decadence at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center alongside other performers such as Skrillex, Above & Beyond, Marshmello and Rezz, van Dijck notes he has plenty of touring left after he performs Sunday, December 30, at Decadence. Though he’s always at work on new music, he wants to let album1 of situations people are in and that my music supports them breathe, and he’s grateful for its reception. in whatever way and that’s just one of the most beautiful “I don’t want to sound cheesy, but I’ve been pretty things to me.” overwhelmed with the response, especially the messages Decadence, Rawhide Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop people send me after listening to the album. People seem to Road, Chandler, info@relentlessbeats.com, decadencearizona. have really strong emotional reactions to listening to the com, 5 p.m. Sunday, December 30, and Monday, December album,” he says. 31, $109-$769. Check the website for complete lineup and “It just means a lot that people listen to it and tell me that schedule. CT it means a lot to them. I’ve heard many stories about all kinds

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n the days when electronic artists are producing singles, San Holo recently released his debut full-length project, album1. The Dutch DJ’s catalog includes singles and EPs, but this time he felt a 12-song collection was necessary. “I felt like I wanted to tell a longer story with this thing,” says the musician, born Sander van Dijck. “You can tell a small part of a story with a single, maybe an EP, three or four tracks, but to tell a real long story in depth, I need more tracks. That’s what album1 came to be.” Calling the album an emotional trip, van Dijck intends for the project to usher him into a new era of sound and production. He expanded his use of live instrumentation in recent works. “I used to write on guitar already, but then I would translate it into a synthesizer or, like, an electronic sound,” he explains. “A couple of years ago, I got bored with playing guitar a little bit and I started producing electronic music, which is when the San Holo thing started, which was very electronic, very beat-driven. Over time I started listening to guitar again, and that’s why you hear a lot of guitars on this album.” He views it as a bridge between the indie and EDM worlds. “I think the direction I go in really depends on whether I’m inspired by something or not,” says van Dijck, who studied guitar at Codarts School for the Arts in Rotterdam and had played in bands prior to his San Holo days. “I felt like everyone’s trying to sound like John Mayer or like Stevie Ray Vaughan,” he adds. “Everyone was going for the same thing. They were all trying to be really good, technical solo players. And I just didn’t feel like I could do anything that was different in that scene, so I started exploring beats and production and I found a really nice place in that realm to do my own thing because that’s what I like the most. I like doing my own thing.” Not one to stick to trends, he moved on from his “melodic trap” sound as it became more popular. Crafting an instantly recognizable and original sound is important to the Zoetermeer, Netherlands native, who says there’s a bittersweet quality running through his works. Calling album1 only the start of his new vision, van Dijck, who co-founded the record label bitbird in 2014, wants to push boundaries. And if the sounds he’s working with catch on in the industry, well, he’ll just switch it up again. But no matter how much his style evolves, it must remain uniquely him, he says.

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A PEEK INSIDE THE PLAYLISTS OF PHOENIX’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

f there was a definitive bucket list for Phoenix residents, seeing local band Playboy Manbaby live would likely be at the top. Fusing jazz and punk elements, the band’s shows usually include costume changes, props and frontman Robbie Pfeffer fervently shrieking into the mic. Playboy Manbaby is pretty off the wall, so it’s no surprise that Pfeffer’s music taste is fairly eclectic. The ASU grad is both a boom bap buff and a proponent of proto-punk with classic rock roots. Peep the rest of his top tracks below and check out Playboy Manbaby at The Van Buren on December 15 and on tour with fellow Phoenix rockers Okilly Dokilly in February. And if you’re lucky, you might find Pfeffer belting out “Love Shack” at karaoke night at a dive bar near you.

TOP 5 FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME

“3030,” Deltron 3030 “First album that let me know I actually could like hip-hop. Just an amazing concept album as a whole. Pushes the limit of the medium.” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers “I thought I hated classic rock and this song let me know that there was so much more to rock ’n’ roll history than I thought there was. It opened doors for me.” “Katrina,” Black Lips “The Black Lips were my gateway into garage music. Their tone is amazing and they brought me into a whole world that kind of directed my life from 2011 to 2014.”

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PREFERRED WAY OF LISTENING

“Good Friday,” Why? “I heard this in 2008 driving to San Diego. It just messed me up. I didn’t know you could write songs like this. It’s such a time and place thing.” “Singapore,” Tom Waits “This is the first song I heard after I got actually stoned for the first time in like 2006 and I remember thinking, ‘Wow, music sounds insane high.’ I don’t smoke weed anymore but I still listen to Tom Waits.”

“I listen to whatever is fastest. I use Spotify or YouTube. I like the novelty of vinyl and tapes but don’t have the patience, gear or lack of self-awareness to care about anything but convenience.”

MOVIE ABOUT YOUR LIFE?

“I’d need audiobooks. Being on an island would be super boring and I definitely wouldn’t last long.”

“Jonathan Richman. I’d just want him to write super literally about the inane boring parts of my life. I spend most of my time doing nothing special and I think he’d capture that. Suggested song titles include ‘Sitting in my Kitchen’ and ‘Weighing the Pros and Cons of Burrito Places.’”

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GO-TO GUILTY PLEASURE TRACK OR CLASSIC KARAOKE TUNE “I usually lean toward ‘Love Shack’ by The B-52’s because it’s such a slow pitch down the middle for my vocal range.” CT

Adelitas Way Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $15-$18 A Swingin’ Christmas... Too! Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 7 p.m., $15-$25

CALENDAR DECEMBER 13 The Bro Show Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10 The Steve Gadd Band Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $28.50-$43.50

DECEMBER 14 2018 K-Love Christmas w/Big Daddy Weave, Brandon Heath, Kim Walker Smith of Jesus Culture, Sarah Reeves, Becca Bradley, Jonathan Chu ASU Gammage, 7 p.m., $27-$76 Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $8 Daughtry Salt River Grand Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $30-$59 EDGE Happy Hour: Furious Styles Crew Tempe Center for the Arts, 5:30 p.m., free The Garden Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20 John Prine Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $76.15-$97.85 Sons of Serendip Chandler Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., $32-$44 The Steve Gadd Band Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $28.50-$43.50 Tengger Cavalry Club Red, 7 p.m., $20-$25 VNV Nation Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$49.50 Yus The Listening Room, 7 p.m., $20-$25

DECEMBER 21

Ministry Marquee Theatre, 7:15 p.m., $40-$70

DECEMBER 17 H.E.R. Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $35 Irish Christmas in America Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $35.50$40.50

DECEMBER 18 Brother Ali Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$75 Travis Scott Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $35.20$365

DECEMBER 19 Cult Leader Club Red, 7 p.m., $13-$15 Spendtime Palace w/The Brazen Youth Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12

A Date Night Before Christmas: Notes from Neptune w/Thomas Love and Scott Worstell The Listening Room, 7 p.m., $20-$25 EDGE Happy Hour: Flamenco Por La Vida Tempe Center for the Arts, 5:30 p.m., free Escape the Fate Club Red, 6 p.m., $18 The Manhattan Transfer Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $38.50-$63.50 Michael Collins Trio The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $10-$20

DECEMBER 22 EDGE Happy Hour: Courtney Cotter King Tempe Center for the Arts, 5:30 p.m., free The Manhattan Transfer Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $38.50-$63.50 The Most Offensive Christmas Concert Ever! The Listening Room, 7 and 10 p.m., $15-$30 Soul Power Band The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 A Very Jerry Christmas w/Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce Tempe Center for the Arts Lakeside, 7:30 p.m., $35

The Black Lillies The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Irish Christmas in America Musical Instrument Museum, 3 and 7 p.m., $35.50-$40.50 Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul The Van Buren, 7:30 p.m., $37-$299

DECEMBER 24 Billy Watson w/Bill Tarsha and the Rocket 88s The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10

DECEMBER 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 26 NO SHOWS SCHEDULED

DECEMBER 27 Dom Flemons Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50$38.50 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas ASU Gammage, 7:30 p.m., $40.50-$125.50

DECEMBER 28 Delcoa Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $15 Jerry Riopelle The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25 Lydia Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20 The Sugar Thieves The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10

Jerry Riopelle The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25 Lydia Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20 Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers The Van Buren, 7:30 p.m., $39-$52

DECEMBER 30 Cash’d Out The Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $15 Spafford The Van Buren, 8:30 p.m., $22

DECEMBER 31 The Black Moods Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $20-$40 Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $15 Spafford The Van Buren, 8:30 p.m., $22

JANUARY 1 The Hot Sardines Musical Instrument Museum, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., $33.50-$43.50

DECEMBER 15 • CHILDISH GAMBINO Gila River Arena, 8 p.m., $44.75-$304.85

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino hasn’t toured in four years, so fans were extra bummed when he had to reschedule his highly anticipated This Is America Tour due to a foot injury earlier this year. But the recordbreaking rapper is back, and will bring hits like “This Is America” and “Redbone” to Gila River Arena. Glover, who is also a successful actor, comedian, writer, director and producer, brings Odd Future ally Vince Staples to open the show.

JANUARY 2 NO SHOWS SCHEDULED

JANUARY 3 Sunny Side w/Breaking Bones, No Lungs The Rogue Bar, 8 p.m., $10 Leo Kottke Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $48.50$53.50 Violent J w/Esham The Rock, 8 p.m., $20-$25

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Esteban Musical Instrument Museum, 3 and 7 p.m., $38.50-$53.50

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DECEMBER 15 An X-Mad Party Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $5 Blue October Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $21 The Brian Setzer Orchestra Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $68-$104 Childish Gambino w/Vince Staples Gila River Arena, 8 p.m., $44.75-$304.85 Earthless Underground, 7 p.m., $15 EDGE Happy Hour: Jessi Teich Tempe Center for the Arts, 5:30 p.m., free Jared and the Mill w/Playboy Manbaby The Van Buren, 7 p.m., $17 JMSN Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18 The Regrettes w/Welles, Micky James The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18 Skeletal Remains Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$13

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TOTALLY ACCURATE PREDICTIONS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TAKE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18) Mercury may be in retrograde but your bank account is in overdraft… should you really be worrying about what the stars are saying right now?

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20) This semester has put so much pressure on you, you’ve gone from coal to diamond. Rock and mineral jokes aside, it’s the season of giving, Pisces, so give yourself a break. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 21) Even at your lowest of points, remember that you’re just a few adjustments away from making your life “work”… and only 10 stamps away from a free drink at Dutch Bros.

TAURUS (APRIL 22-MAY 20) With holiday shopping deals circling your inbox like sharks, it’s a good time to remind yourself that physical possessions do not necessarily equal happiness… but when bought at 40 percent off, it might be worth the effort.

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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21) Winter is the perfect time to warm up your cold heart… only if you can get past rage-quitting when you burn your tongue on that first peppermint mocha of the season.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) Cuffing season is the perfect time to find that certain special… recipe for spiked hot chocolate and binge-watch holiday episodes of Glee by yourself.

LEO (JULY 23-AUGUST 22) Let these words of wisdom carry you through the coming weeks: The longer you procrastinate buying your family’s gifts, the more expensive that Amazon

shipping cost is going to be. Time to spring on Prime?

Fake a Home The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Geocentric The Nash, 7:30 p.m., free Leo Kottke Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $48.50$53.50 Shadow Guilt Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$13

JANUARY 5 VIRGO (AUGUST 23- SEPTEMBER 22) Holidays can be hard, especially when comparing the wistful nostalgia of asking for LEGOs when you’re 10 years old and dish soap, towels and toilet paper at 19. Still though, that “ish” is expensive and your mom has always had great taste in two-ply.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 22) In the midst of this busy season, one can easily feel passed over but remember, Libra, you’re never alone when your Spotify Discover playlist knows you better than you do.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 21) During this season of giving, don’t forget to make time for those who matter most: the professors who have not yet posted their grades!

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 21) You may find the holidays take on a new meaning after your most recent birthday. If so, you need to calm down, drama queen – it’s only been one year! CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19) The winter is your season, Capricorn. It’s time to shine like the pale gray, layered sweater, flannel-wearing fairy you are – or stay inside because that’s what everyone else is doing. CT

Holiday Hangover: an ’80s Tribute Festival featuring live bands covering the Cure, Duran Duran, New Order and the Smiths The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $15-$20

JANUARY 6 2000 Foot Turtle The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $5-$7 The Amity Affliction w/Senses Fail The Van Buren, 7 p.m., $25-$29 Jam Session: Beth Lederman The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10, or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in

JANUARY 7 John Sebastian Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $43.50$53.50

JANUARY 8 John Sebastian Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $43.50$53.50

JANUARY 9 Francine Reed ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m., $10-$39 gnash Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$25 Jag Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Lucky Devils The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., free

JANUARY 10 Danielle Durack w/Sydney Sprague, Lighthouse, Faun Flora Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12 The Undercover Dream Lovers The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

JANUARY 11 El Ten Eleven Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18 The Epherial Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $10-$12 Kindread w/Kill Babylon Coalition Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10

Melvins The Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $20-$25 Michael LeDonne Groover Quartet The Nash, 7 and 9:15 p.m., $11-$49 Styx Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $49-$350 Tom Petty’s Wildflowers Tribute Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $12-$15 Walter Trout Band The Rhythm Room, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $25

JANUARY 12 A.J. Croce: Croce plays Croce Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater, 7:30 p.m., $40 Andreilien w/Mindex Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Crazy Town w/Lethal Injektion Club Red – East, 6 p.m., $12 Mother Mother Crescent Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $25-$35 Paul Thorn Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $40.50$45.50 Styx Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $49-$350 The Temptations w/The Four Tops Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $49.50-$213.50 Walter Trout Band The Rhythm Room, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $25 West by Northwest The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $8-$25 Zeppelin USA: An American Tribute to Led Zeppelin The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $23-$42

JANUARY 13 88 Fingers Louie The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $16-$18 Jam Session: Ioannis Goudelis The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10, or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in on the jam session Marmalade Skies The Rhythm Room, 4 p.m., $15 Sunday A’Fair Scottsdale Civic Center Park, noon to 4 p.m., free

JANUARY 14 Amen Dunes Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$24 Disturbed Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m., $38.75-$143.10

JANUARY 15 Bayside: Acoustic Tour Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $22-$26

JANUARY 16 The Brother Brothers Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $20.50$30.50 Eugene Hideaway Bridges The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10-$12 The Flesh Eaters Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $27-$3 CT

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