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Biomimicry uses nature to solve human design and sustainability problems. Though the field has attracted recent interest, it is actually older than most high-tech disciplines.

Devils in Disguise day of volunteering gets Sun Devils active in their community Jasmine Kemper • College Times

evils, it’s time to suit up and show your angelic side. Devils in Disguise, ASU’s mass volunteering day, is just around the corner. Devils in Disguise initially began in 2001 as a way for ASU students to help out their neighborhoods. Since then, it has transformed into a successful student-run function with volunteering opportunities for all students. Last year, the event prompted more than 1,600 Sun Devils to roll up their sleeves and to get to work at non-profits and government agencies across the Valley, and even more are expected this year. Devils in Disguise is now the largest student-organized volunteer day at Arizona State University and encompasses all of the ASU campuses for a morning of service at the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West and Lake Havasu campuses. This year, Devils in Disguise will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will depart from each campus at designated sites. In order to be a part of the event, volunteers must register for the organization they wish to help. By signing up at asu. volunteermatch.org, students have the opportunity to participate in one of more than 40 activities that are available on each campus. This year, non-profits include Arizonans for Children, Tempe Graffiti

Cleanup, Small Matters, St. Vincent De Paul, House of Refuge, ASU Polytechnic Community Garden, Encanto Park, UMOM New Day Center and many more. Tristian Trevino, member the group organizing the event, Changemaker Central, says students from all walks of campus are involved in the event every year. Any student organization, whether a sorority, fraternity, student clubs or undergraduate student governments can host a volunteer site for the event, Trevino says. Before leaving on the busses to designated service sites, volunteers receive T-shirts and sunglasses as a thank you for participating. Additionally, the start of the event includes a light breakfast to get the day started the right way. Participants should wear closed-toes shoes and clothes that can get dirty. After groups have successfully completed their events, they will go back to their selected campus with a pizza and soda lunch awaiting their return. On top of that, each campus will host an after party filled with entertainment and fun for the volunteers. Trevino says Devils in Disguise is a good way for them to be a part of something positive in their community. “Changemaker Central is all about social entrepreneurship and how we can engage students to be active in today’s world. Getting them involved allows them to really understand,” Trevino says.

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ASU launches new center focusing on nature inspired designs Will Sowards • Cronkite News Service

ichael Phelps’s swimsuit, Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes and even jets were inspired by things found

in nature. The designers took qualities in fish, the Sonoran desert and birds to make those products more efficient or beautiful. Arizona State University plans to take that concept—called biomimicry—and teach students to identify, study and design products based on natural innovations. The university launched its Biomimicry Center in Tempe earlier this month. Biomimicry uses nature to solve human design and sustainability problems. Though the field has attracted recent interest, it is actually older than most high-tech disciplines. “We call (biomimicry) an emerging discipline of an aging practice,” says Dayna Baumeister, co-director of the center. “It is as old as humanity. We have just forgotten to ask the other species for advice.” Even Leonardo da Vinci studied biomimicry, Baumeister says. The Biomimicry Center will offer the first master’s degree in the field, and students also can earn a certificate through online courses. The center will be housed at ASU’s Tempe campus. ASU teamed up with Biomimicry 3.8, a Montana-based organization co-founded by Baumeister, to launch the program. The firm provides training, consultation and outreach to institutions worldwide.

“We are coming together with ASU to spread the meme,” Baumeister says. “We are tapping into the framework and mindset and scaling potential that ASU has in the realms of education.” Over the next five years, ASU plans to invest $3 million in the center, which will focus on biomimicry but work with other disciplines, including architecture and graphic design. “For ASU, I think it is a great opportunity,” says Elizabeth Cash, a teaching associate at the center. “It’s a new direction, a trans-disciplinary direction, that not every university takes. It’s an exciting frontier, navigating these ways of learning from each other and coming up with exciting new innovative strategies for things we will be dealing with.” The Biomimicry Center will focus on three main areas: sustainability, additive manufacturing (helping people make their own, sustainable materials) and molecules (chemical and other designs that can be derived from nature). The center has yet to begin working on any specific projects. According to a 2010 study funded by the San Diego Zoo, biomimicry could become a $300 billion industry and generate 1.6 million jobs in the United States by 2025. Baumeister, Cash and their colleagues say the possibilities are endless. “We have barely begun to scratch the surface of what nature can offer,” Baumeister says.

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and probably plenty of beer, Havasu often brings in massive parties and big name DJs to turn spring break into a full-on festival. Put away the T-shirts and break out the swimsuits for a quick drive upstate to enjoy a week away from reality. Rocky Point Mexico is closer than you think, and Rocky Point is called “Arizona’s beach” for a reason. It’s a surprisingly easy drive down to Rocky Point, another hot spot for spring break and a favorite for beach goers. It might not be Cabo, but we can guarantee it’ll be fun, close and way cheaper. Save the extra money not spent on absurdly expensive plane tickets and put it toward a new bikini and extra booze for the sandy beaches of Mexico.

Four Hours to Freedom The last minute best spring break destinations within four hours from home Hayli Metter • College Times

lanning isn’t always easy, especially when you’re a college student on a budget. With spring break in full swing, many of us are left stranded when the moneybags among us are off to South Padre Island and Cabo San Lucas. But fear not, readers. We here at

College Times have your solution with five awesome destinations you can get to in around four hours. Lake Havasu You’re not giving up much by going to Havasu for spring break, as it’s not just a local destination but also a staple for Arizona spring breakers. With water, sun

Bisbee Not a fan of the beach scene? Head down south to Bisbee, a city just north of the Mexican border. It’s pretty much the perfect choice for those looking for an alternative kind of spring break. Take the ghost tour and learn about all the ghosts that allegedly haunt the town, or take a Jeep tour around the city, which is said to be the best way to explore the artsy, folksy small town. There’s even a local

brewing company, where you can taste some of the award winning beers and enjoy some free popcorn. Las Vegas Just over four hours away, how could Vegas not make our list? Sin City is known for its infamous antics, and for those of you over 21, it’s a sin to not experience Vegas at least once. Fill up the gas tank, book a sweet deal online for a room at cheapo hotels like Treasure Island or Bally’s, and split the cost with a few friends. Free drinks at the gambling tables, killer shopping and access to some of the best nightclubs and DJs in the world? It doesn’t get much better than that! Sedona Last but certainly not least on our list, spiritual Sedona is known for being one of the more beautiful places to visit in Arizona. With areas like Slide Rock, Oak Creek Canyon and Jordan Historical Park, it’s a bit of a crime to do anything indoors in this beautiful city. A town known for its outdoor adventures, make sure to bring your sunscreen and hiking shoes to make the most out of your break. And you’ll probably come back with a killer tan, too!

My First Time ... Doing Bikram Yoga Hayli Metter • College Times

n a dark, quiet room of approximately 104 degrees, it’s no surprise that the dozen-ish people around me are drenched in sweat. There’s a towel laying across the mat below my feet and the previously-frozen water bottle on the ground is now slightly warm. Contorted in positions no person would consider bending into on a normal day, I’m thankful to see I’m not alone in feeling like I might be in just a little over my head. I’m all about trying something new, but I’m not sure how I got talked into taking this class. I was promised by my best friend that there would be releasing of toxins, burning of calories, and a night of sleeping like a baby afterward, but as I savor the few moments of shavasana, also known as laying on your back on the mat, I question if it was worth it. Holding the water bottle to my forehead in hopes of getting what little coolness might be left distracts me from wondering how much time is left in the 90 minutes of torture. But a little more than halfway through, I start to feel focused. The instructor has the class do

each position twice, and while making a mental note to thank my friend for forcing me to chug water before class, I start to feel the calm she told me would come. I bend one leg over the other and squat, holding both my hands in prayer at my chest while the instructor talks his way through the pose, breathing deeply. By the end of the 90 minutes, the cool air conditioned lobby feels like the closest thing to heaven as I leave the humid room behind. I look like I’ve just gone swimming and probably smell like I just hiked Camelback. My friend congratulates me on completing my first class, and I won’t pretend that I don’t feel accomplished. I thought I might die in there, yet somehow walked out feeling a sense of euphoria. I won’t lie, the shower that followed was one that I never wanted to leave, and that night’s sleep was one of the deepest and most satisfying I’ve ever had. But still, my sore muscles and jelly legs the next morning made me wonder if I really was in over my head after all, and the idea of going back into that 104 degree room made me sweat just at the thought of it. ECOLLEGETIMES.COM

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After four years in Afghanistan, Marine attends ASU to push others’ physical limits

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t 23 years old, Zach Farrell has already overcome many battles, literally and figuratively, none of which have stolen his dreams or his huge, bearded smile. After signing up for the Marines at 18 and a fulfilling a tour in Afghanistan, Farrell came to Arizona State University in 2014. He knew he wanted to pursue a career in health and fitness, and was given the opportunity to do so by his roommate, with whom he collaboratively created a workout clinic, Beast Fit Nation. The clinic is free, but anyone who participates must “pay it forward” at least three times that day. “You can tell your parents you love them, hold the door for someone, even pay for someone’s coffee,” Farrell says. “Basically any selfless deed.” Paying it forward and doing good around the world is Farrell’s M.O. There

were tough times while he was an active Marine, Farrell says, but the good trumped the bad. “Getting deployed to Afghanistan at 19 is obviously kind of scary, especially being part of the combative arms,” Farrell says, “but I like to think more about the times when we would just walk around and give candy to the little kids on our patrols.” Farrell chuckles and adds, “Even though sometimes they’d throw rocks at us.” Farrell is currently a freshman studying kinesiology and hopes to earn his bachelor’s degree within the next five years. Though there are huge differences between college and the Marines, he pointed out some similarities. “You live in a little room with one or

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two others, wake up early, then come back to the same little, boring room,” Farrell says. “In college, you probably won’t get deployed to Afghanistan, though.” After four active years of duty, Farrell is now fulfilling his four inactive years with a full-time schedule at ASU, his dream since grade school. Farrell admits why he chose ASU, a bit embarrassed. “In eighth grade I really loved their team on one of my video games. I constantly picked them,” Farrell says. “I literally went out and bought an ASU sweatshirt and everything, ever since then I knew I wanted to come here, I just didn’t think it’d be this late,” he says.

With a packed school schedule, Farrell’s time with Beast Fit Nation is limited these days. “The Marines was basically a knowledge dump for me,” Farrell says. “I would love to get involved in [Beast Fit Nation] again once I feel comfortable academically, but right now I have to maintain my grades.” Beast Fit Nation has grown since Farrell was a part of it, and has now become an official club at ASU. But he’s still setting his physical goals high. Once he graduates, he wants to be a physical therapist or strength and conditioning coach, and if all goes well, he would love to open his own gym. Farrell’s good friend and fellow Marine, Thomas MacKenzie, says he is confident Farrell will achieve every goal he sets for himself. “I’m sure the gym would be unique,” MacKenzie says. “It wouldn’t be an average chain gym. I know it’d have a more personal setting to it.” On top of everything, Farrell says he plans to dedicate time to working with the Wounded Warrior Foundation, whose mission is to provide unique services to meet the needs of injured service members, according to the organization’s website. “It’s really amazing what they do for the wounded and their families,” Farrell says. “It would be an honor to be a part of [it].” Farrell knows his goals are bountiful, but is not discouraged. “He sets high goals for himself and strives to achieve them,” MacKenzie says. “He’s constantly bettering himself, whether it be in the gym, school or just life.” “I have a lot of work ahead of me,” Farrell says with a smirk, “but hopefully, by the time I graduate, I’ll have my foot in the door that’ll lead me to a career in bettering the health and fitness of myself and others.”

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ith so many games to watch and so little time, where should you spend your Spring Training afternoon? Here are the five best Spring Training experiences, based on overall entertainment value. 1. SCOTTSDALE STADIUM Team: San Francisco Giants Few stadiums have the charm and appeal of Scottsdale Stadium, and an afternoon in the spacious outfield grass feels like a party. If you’re a resident, bring an old blanket and tanning oil. If you’re a tourist, grab a couple of towels from the hotel pool and a bottle of sunscreen. Parking is a nightmare, so hang out in Old Town before the game and walk or pedi-cab over. Star appeal: The defending World Series Champions bring back most of the gang, including postseason hero Madison Bumgarner. The Giants are defined by their pitching staff with marquee names like Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, Jake Peavy and Tim Hudson. Grub: A decent selection of stadium food includes wok-fired soba noodles and garlic fries. Post-game hangout: Choices in Old Town are bountiful, including cool patio scenes at Loco Patron and Dos Gringos. 2. SLOAN PARK, MESA Team: Chicago Cubs This stadium opened in 2014 at a cost of $99 million. It pays homage

to Chicago’s Wrigley Field, right down to the brick backstop and a second-story party deck in left field that imitates Wrigleyville rooftops. The Cubs are the top draw in the Cactus League, so tickets can be tough to get. Incidentally, the stadium naming rights were recently sold to Chicago-based Sloan Valve Company, makers of toilet parts, which should make for some interesting stadium promotions. Star appeal: The Cubs spent big bucks on southpaw Jon Lester and have an impressive collection of young players, including Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler. Grub: Plenty of Windy City-inspired vendors, including the aptly-named “A Taste of Chicago,” as well as a dedicated food truck and picnic area. Post-game hangout: Sloan Park is located in the heart of the Riverview retail area. Try Cactus Moon Sports Grill if you want to watch sports and shoot billiards, or trek across the freeway to Tempe Town Lake, home to the Thirsty Lion Pub.

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3. SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK, SCOTTSDALE Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies Unveiled in 2011, it’s arguably the crown jewel of the Cactus League with its groundbreaking design and functional innovation. But it lacks an intimate vibe and the quirky traditions and rituals of out-of-town visitors that you see at other stadiums. Star appeal: Fans are anxious for the return of D-Backs slugger Paul Goldschmidt, and all eyes are on Cuban defector Yasmany Tomas, the $68.5 million man. The Rockies boast two elite players in Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez, but both are fragile, so don’t cry over your beer if they’re not playing. Grub: Dining options are exceptional, boosted by Salty Señorita and Cold Stone Creamery. Post-game hangout: Nosh on hot wings and fried cheese curds at

5. MARYVALE STADIUM Team: Milwaukee Brewers You have to deal with heavy traffic on 51st Avenue, treacherous parking, and a neighborhood that is… well let’s just say you’ll definitely want to lock your doors and stash your valuables under the seat. But this is perhaps the easiest ticket to get in the Cactus League and where else can you witness the fine sport of sausage mascots racing? Star appeal: Ryan Braun will be the target of hecklers after testing positive for steroids, but he’s still one of the biggest names in baseball. Grub: Chow down on an authentic Klement’s Polish sausage or bratwurst, a Milwaukee original. And wash it down with a cold beer from one of the many beer vendors. Post-game hangout: Best to get out of town before dark.

4. PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX Teams: San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners This was actually the first park in Arizona to host two teams. This simple, fan-friendly ballpark shines with wide concourses and an energetic vibe provided by enthusiastic fans from Seattle and San Diego. Star appeal: New Padres GM A.J. Preller went cray cray in the offseason, spending big bucks on outfielders Justin Upton, Matt Kemp and Wil Myers and pitcher James Shields. The Mariners added the AL’s home run king Nelson Cruz to hit behind Robinson Cano. Grub: The Power Alley offers a smorgasbord of funnel cakes, burritos, deep-fried goodies and other carnival fare. Post-game hangout: Across the stadium is a line of restaurants including Famous Dave’s BBQ, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s that may actually tempt you to stop before the game.

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rizona Diamondbacks pitcher Josh Collmenter is a natural on the red carpet. At the Most Valuable Partner Awards at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Collmenter is playful and ready to pose in front of photographers when asked. He gets serious, however, when asked about the forthcoming season. “I can’t believe it’s already here,” Collmenter says. “Before we know it we’ll be taking the field and suiting up. Last year really came up out of nowhere because of how soon they pushed it up for us going to Australia and everything. It’s nice that it’s more relaxed going into this off season.” Last year was particularly challenging for the D-backs, with devastating injuries suffered by slugger/first baseman Paul Goldschmidt; pitchers Patrick Corbin, Bronson Arroyo, Brad Ziegler and David Hernandez; outfielder A.J. Pollock; infielder Chris Owings; and outfielder/first baseman Mark Trumbo, among others. College Times spoke with several of the D-backs’ most valuable players at the MVP Awards—a dinner and talk-show format in the vein of Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon—about the upcoming season.

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they have a vagina? How is that fair?” My friend responded that she was “just joking.” In retrospect, since I’m no longer tomato-faced and am now a couple weeks removed from the argument, I think what she was trying to say is that she doesn’t always find female comedians funny. But she didn’t clarify that. The blanket classification of all women as “not funny” really bothered me, especially coming from a woman. A woman I consider a friend. “If you’re really that offended, I’ll just remove the comment and leave the group,” she wrote. “You didn’t offend me. You painted all women into a box, including yourself. That should offend you. But you are partly right, because your ‘joke’ wasn’t funny.” I still think it’s a sick burn, and I was disgustingly happy with it in the moment. She removed her comment and I stupidly felt like the victor. I apologized the next day—not for sticking up for funny women, but the way I chose to go about it. Just think about it. If someone wrote “’The Cosby Show’ is hilarious! I used to be a staunch believer that black people aren’t funny, but this show changed my mind,” imagine how that would go down in the public sphere. People would have their pitchforks up and ready to poke,

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but for some reason, saying this about 50 percent of the world’s population, women, is allowed. And it’s not fair. I understand if you don’t find certain kinds of jokes funny. There certainly are unfunny female comedians. But there’s no doubt women are judged more harshly as comics than men. If a male comic bombs

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he tech-y types among us rarely get rewarded for their brilliant nerddom in college. Instead, they achieve success by envisioning the next massive social media empire or must-have device. The Avnet Tech Games is out to change that. The 10th Annual Avnet Tech Games will be held Friday, April 11 at Tempe’s University of Advancing Technology. Collegiate students across Arizona can register for over ten competitions including the HP Fastest Computer Build, Digital Design Dilemma, Solar Scrimmage, Green Data Center Challenge, Green Video Competition, Android App Showdown, Cisco Network Expert Security Battle, Java Blitz, Desktop Domination, Robot Race Obstacle Course and the Online JDA Supply Chain Challenge. The only requirement to enter is that participants must be enrolled in college courses, dual-enrollment included. The games are team-oriented, so participants will need to register with a group or have a faculty member register and organize a team. “It’s been a labor of love designing the competition events,” says Teri Radosevich, vice president for community relations for the Avnet Tech Games. “We want to push the envelope with these students and go beyond what they are learning in the classroom, but we don’t want to go beyond their realm of capability.” Radosevich has been with the Avnet Tech games since the beginning. “The first year we didn’t know how well it was going to be received by the general public—but they came!” she says. “One couple was there with their son who was about 8 years old and very sharp. He was very interested and asked pertinent

questions. Last year he competed in his first Avnet Tech Games competition!” The games have managed to captivate students across the state for the past ten years. Featured games change from year to year to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in technology, such as the Solar Scrimmage, a challenge to build a solar pump that moves water uphill. “Over the years, Solar Scrimmage has become more environmentally important,” Radosevich says. “The idea for that competition was created based on a need, which is why you see so many ‘green’ competitions now. We got ahead of that and adapted the games to meet that trend.” The Avnet Tech Games are designed to challenge the students in a variety of ways, not just their skill with technology. “When it comes to the design competitions, we know that engineering students aren’t always the best at communication, so only 50 percent of their score is based on actual engineering skill,” Radosevich says. “The other 50 percent is based on the policy we have them write and present to a panel of judges, followed by a Q&A session. In this way we have them practice basic communication skills needed to be successful in the business world.” To celebrate 10 years with the Avnet Tech Games, Radosevich says they plan to do a “throwback” game, but the specifics of that game have not yet been decided. Want to register or just attend the events? Learn more at the games’ website at avnettechgames.com. AVNET TECH GAMES, University of Advancing Technology, 2625 W. Baseline Road, Tempe, avnettechgames.com, Friday, April 11, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. registration free, admission free

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t’s been three years, but Cobra Arcade Bar will finally become reality for owners Nico Paredes and Ariel Bracamonte when it opens at the end of April. The longtime friends always knew they wanted to open up a business together, but weren’t sure what kind. After Paredes moved back from Los Angeles, the two saved up enough money and decided it was time to open the business they’ve been dreaming of. They noticed that barcades were starting to trend around the country, and they wanted to bring that to the Roosevelt Arts District. “I grew up going to the arcades in Mexico, and it was a big part of my childhood, and when I saw those big cabinets again, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is what we should do,’” Paredes says. These first time business owners ran into hurdles along the way, but that didn’t stop them from accomplishing what they set out to do. “We had found the perfect spot for it, actually signed a lease. Come to find out that nobody knew the arts district zoning had changed for the area,” Paredes says. Because the arts district was shrunk down to a smaller area, the original building they chose was too close to a high school. “The ordinance wouldn’t have mattered if the zoning hadn’t changed and was still in the arts district, but we had to take that into consideration, so we couldn’t actually open there,” Paredes says. Finding the perfect investor was a challenge because many times ideas and personalities just didn’t match, Paredes says. Eventually they found Jeremiah

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hen you’re in college, finding every way possible to save money can be annoying, but necessary. Some people open up savings accounts, buy cheaper items, or even get multiple jobs in order to start saving. What you might not realize is that there is an easy way to save by shopping the places you already frequent. A penny saved is a penny earned, and if you do a lot of shopping, you can save a lot of pennies through these apps, cards and websites, no coupon clipping required.

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here is no event like Tough Mudder. Whether you’ve only heard of it, known someone who has done it, or maybe even competed in it yourself, just the thought of the 12-mile challenge tends to exhaust people immediately. A mobile obstacle course that travels all over the globe, it’s one of the toughest challenges athletes can conquer—and now it’s coming to Phoenix. Described as an obstacle course “designed to test your strength and grit,” most people would agree that Tough Mudder is much more than that. With an average of only 78 percent of participants able to finish the course, clearly there’s more to this challenge than waking up one day and deciding to compete. It features obstacles such as the ring of fire, human hamster wheel, king of the mountain and the mud mile, which is exactly as it sounds. People trench their way through a mile of waist-high mud. It’s a course designed to combine physical skill, mental strength and camaraderie among competitors who fight their way to the finish line. Tough Mudder has seen over 1.3 mil-

lion participants to date, with between 10,000 and 15,000 people per event. They’ve also raised $6.5 million for the Wounded Warrior Project through paid participation in the events and fundraising via donations. With the intensity of the course, Tough Mudder also offers online recommendations for training, featuring videos and tips for each exercise and obstacle, as well as a quiz to fill out with your personal info to test if you’re really ready to compete in the course. It’s not for everyone, although they do offer a free beer and massive party at the end for all participants that includes music, food and drinks. Think you have what it takes and ready to test your limits? Head over to toughmudder.com to sign up! It won’t be easy, but all the mud, sweat and tears will likely be worth it in the end. And hey—at least you get a free beer! TOUGH MUDDER, Eastmark, 11349 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, toughmudder.com, Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, times vary, $20 spectators, $195 participants

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Old School Dance Party, Only ‘90s kids will appreciate this one! Or not... Whether you were born in the ‘90s or not, there’s no denying it’s an era often reminisced. Crescent Ballroom is hosting a ‘90s themed R&B and hip-hop dance party, featuring music by artists like Outkast, Destiny’s Child, Dr. Dre and more. Now everyone can reminisce together! Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., $3-$5 Kevin Nealon, After a nine-year stint with “Saturday Night Live,” it’s probably fair to say that Kevin Nealon is no stranger to the industry. He’s was also an actor on the hit show “Weeds,” and now he’s coming to bring his comedy skills to Stand Up Live. Having played opposite actors like Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler, we’re excited to see what Nealon offers on his own off the big screen. Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, times vary, $25 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire, The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire is celebrating its 32nd birthday! The theme is “Celebrating 32: 32 Counties and 32 Parades,” and celebrates the preservation and growth of the Irish culture by sharing their traditions with Arizona. The parade has been bringing a “wee taste of Ireland and all things Irish” to the Valley since 1984. Marching bands, Irish step dancers, St. Patrick’s Day floats, bagpipers and more will be parading the streets flaunting their green. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 623.939.1183, stpatricksdayphoenix.org, Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m., $10 45th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival, Art enthusiasts from around the country show up at this festival because it’s just that good. Featuring works from 175 artists, the festival will be home to some of the most amazing artwork around for this three-day event. A great family event with fabulous food and fun music, bring out your artistic side at the Scottsdale Arts Festival. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second

Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleartsfestival.org, Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m., prices start at $5 and up 27th Annual Ostrich Festival, Yes, you read that right. Ostriches! Try not to get pecked as you enjoy the races, food, music and rides. Bring the family along to see all kinds of races of birds—even a condor with a 10-foot wingspan. For those looking for a quirkier thing to do as we head into spring, it doesn’t get much quirkier than this annual local tradition. Chandler Chamber, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler, 866.993.2477, ostrichfestival.com, Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, times vary, $7-$10 Frank Caliendo, Known for some of the best impressions in the business, Frank Caliendo is a household name in the world of comedy. From George W. Bush to Morgan Freeman, the guy can sound like just about anybody, having starred in shows like “MADtv” and “Fox NFL Sunday.” He’s performed in Las Vegas, and now he’ll perform in our own backyard. Grab a drink, play some blackjack, then head in to laugh off any of the money you just lost. Talking Stick Resort and Casino, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com, Saturday, March 14, 8 p.m., $35-$120 Arizona’s Funniest Comedian SemiFinals, Big prizes are in the works for those who think they’re the funniest upcoming comedian in the Grand Canyon State! With semi-finals hosted at two separate clubs on various dates, the winner can look forward to a week of work at the clubs, a flight to a Florida, as well as an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles to showcase their stuff to the industry. Whether you’re funny or not, you can still be the judge of who is by coming out to the semi-finals of America’s Funniest Comedian. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, Wednesday, March 18, 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m., $10 Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, Sunday, March 15, 8 p.m., $10 Spark!, Get outdoorsy and enjoy the gorgeous Arizona weather while it lasts! Spark! is a festival held in Mesa for people of all ages, allowing them to immerse themselves in the elements of earth, air, fire and wind while celebrating art and creativity. The party goes pretty late for Spark! After Dark, so stick around to watch the daytime event turn into one with fireworks and music. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com,

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EVENTS Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21, 12 p.m., free CONDER/dance Breaking Ground Festival, The Breaking Ground Festival has been bringing contemporary forms of art to the Tempe Center for the Arts since 2007. CONDER/dance produces the festival by searching for artists from all over the world to present their unique styles of live performance and film to Arizona audiences. This two-night event is held in a 600-seat theater and includes dance performances, films, master classes and an after party. Also featured is “Ten Tiny Dances,” a performance of 20 artists dancing on a 4x4 stage and is free to the public. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.2829, conderdance.com, Friday, March 20 through, Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $20 Kathy Griffin, This two-time Emmy and Grammy-award winning comedian, actor, TV host, writer and producer has done it all when it comes to show business. She is best known for her television series “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.” The multi-talented performer is bringing her witty charm to Arizona for two whole nights in what is sure to be a laugh out loud performance. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 800.946.4452, wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass, Friday, March 20 through Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., $65-$125 The Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival, In its sixth year, The Great American Barbeque and Beer Festival is bringing back even more pork, beef, chicken, ribs and of course, tons of beer! The event is expanding in every direction possible with bigger event zones, over 100 exhibitors, more than 60 pit masters from all over the country and more than 20,000 pounds of meat. There will be eating contests, a farmer’s market, lounging areas, vendors and other activities. If you need a break from all that food, head over to the main stage to see live performances from the Eli Young Band, Laura Walsh and more! Chandler, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 602.276.2499, chandlerbbq. com, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., $12 Italian Festival, Transport yourself to Italy in this two-day festival featuring music, food, drinks, art and more! It’s your chance to indulge in authentic cuisine from Italian bistros while listening to traditional music and tasting wine in the grotto. Visit the stands of Italian businesses that bring their culture to the Valley and shop for hand-crafted items. Make handmade pasta like they do in Italy

and grab a slice of pizza prepared in the pizza cook-off! Fantastico! Southbridge Scottsdale, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480.745.7020, italianassociation.org, Saturday, March 21 through Sunday March 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., free Check, Please! Arizona Festival, Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape is a foodie’s paradise. Tickets for the festival sold out last year, so it’s time to grab them before it’s too late. Attendees get to sample dishes from top chefs from around the Valley who have been featured on episodes of Check, Please! Arizona. Wine and beer will also be available to pair with your tasty dishes. Over 20 restaurants will be in attendance and include local eateries like The Wild Thaiger, Durant’s, Phoenix City Grille, Maizie’s Café & Bistro and many more. Treat yourself to some of your favorites or discover a new kind of cuisine. CityScape, 1 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.772.3888, azpbs. org/checkplease, Sunday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $79 Flip Orley, Flip Orley combines hilarious stand-up comedy with hypnotism into one laugh-filled performance. This interactive experience allows audience members to not only watch the show but to be a part of it. Orley never wants any of his volunteers to feel embarrassed, and nobody goes on stage unless they want to. He also makes sure the volunteers remember everything from their experience. The goal is for everyone to have a great time and laugh the night away. His humor keeps audience members coming back for more, which is why he is returning to Phoenix once again. Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, standuplive.com, Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29, times vary, $17-$20 Arizona Renaissance Festival, Good morrow to all! The 27th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is bringing thee yet another year of oversized turkey legs, jousting tournaments and medieval fun. This rain-or-shine event will take you back to the 16th century with knights, jugglers, royals and wenches. The 30-acre village presents you with 13 stages of entertainment, over 200 craft shops and food galore. There’s something to do for every good sir and madam. Huzzah! Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, 520.463.2600 royalfaires.com, through, Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $22

Jason Mewes is all grown up

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ason Mewes, who plays Jay in the Jay & Silent Bob cinematic duo, is truly just a regular guy. He’s just a dude who has starred in some seriously awesome films alongside his on and off-screen best friend of many years, Kevin Smith. Throughout his life, Mewes struggled with heavy drug addictions, but his honesty about his drugfilled past, commitment to sobriety and living a normal life is stronger than ever. Now, at 40, he’s “old” and expecting his first child. You can tune in to daily musings and hysterical stories from Mewes and Smith on their wildly successful podcast, “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old,” as he discussed with College Times. College Times: You and Kevin Smith seem like total hetero soul mates. What is it about you two that has kept you so close and connected after all these years? Mewes: Well, it used to be an older brother type relationship where he has watched out for me. I’d say that he took me in under his wing, if you will, and has sort of watched out for me as an older brother. Now, it’s more business partners and friends, but there will always be that older brother relationship. Man, having a kid is so grown-up. Are you ready? How are you feeling about it? I’m very, very excited. It’s surreal; it really is. I’m very excited about my wife. I really am. And honestly, she got mad at me because I was even jokin’ with her, and I’m like, “Are you sure this is my baby?” It really is almost unbelievable because 40 years and dating one girl for two years and another girl for a year and a half, I always got nervous with all the drugs and all the stuff over the years

that I thought maybe I wasn’t capable; not to mention that she went off birth control and it was literally five months later—we tried for about four or five months—and then it happened. We got blessed and super lucky because I know people try forever. I just got nervous, and it’s super surreal that it happened. Do you ever get scared that you’ll relapse, especially when you’re in this great mode of sobriety, or is it pretty easy at this point? Something I’ve learned is that it’s just never gonna go away. I always have to worry. Before we started the podcast, I had four and a half years [of sobriety]. Everything was great, I was doing well, and I got kidney stones. They gave me a shot of Demerol and then they gave me Vicodin to go home with. And again, I was like, ‘Oh, it’s been four and a half years, and I’ll be fine.’ And I wasn’t fine. Again, it snuck up out of nowhere, and I didn’t think about it. It’s not like I woke up and made a conscious decision like, “Hey, I’m gonna go get high today.” It’s just that I got surgery, and they gave me pain medicine. And, it’s 16 months later, and I was like, “Oh my gosh. What happened?” I worry. It’s just scary. What do you think so far: Does getting “old” suck? The show is more about our friendship and stories, not necessarily about getting old, but I definitely feel the difference then when I was 25. But then again, I would say no. Physically, I feel a little bit older, but I don’t feel old; like an old man or decrepit. I feel a little less physical than I was. I don’t think that’s my age as much as I’m married and I sit around and play video games, we travel and we do podcasts and stuff like that. I should be working out and doing a little more, but not so much. The “old” is just us doing movies for 20 years, our friendship and us getting older together. JAY & SILENT BOB GET OLD, Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, tempeimprov. com, Saturday, March 14, 10 p.m.

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IN THE CLUBS Nervo @ Maya Day + Nightclub Nervo. Need we say more? The name is staple in the electronic dance music community, so prepare yourself for a night of screaming and dancing along to some of your favorite music at Maya Day + Nightclub. Drinks will be served, memories will be made (or lost), but an amazing time is guaranteed to be had with these ladies. Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., $15-$35 Hardwell, ZEDS DEAD, Robin Schulz @ Phoenix Lights Festival One of the biggest and best festivals to make its way to the desert, Phoenix Lights is going to be the EDM event of the month. Featuring some of the top artists in electronic dance music, this event will start in the day and go well into the night. It may not be Electric Daisy Carnival, but it might just be the Arizona equivalent! Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 855.235.2867, flavorus.com, Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m., $55 Shaken & Stirred @ El Hefe One of the hottest clubs in Old Town Scottsdale, El Hefe is back at it again. After bringing Lord Disick himself to town for nights of endless partying, they’re now hosting a secret agent themed party featuring a photo

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VOX Curvy Couture bucks the body hate and sells clothing for all types Jasmine Kemper • College Times

hopping for new clothes can sometimes be a pain, especially if you are not an “average” size. For some, it’s a miracle when something fits and actually looks good simultaneously. Other times, your dreams are crushed after you find out the perfect outfit does not come in your size. Slowly but surely, the fashion industry is closing up the gap between “normal” and “plus-sized” clothing and bringing women of all shapes together to create a body positive world. VOX Curvy Couture, a clothing boutique nestled in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, carries clothes ranging in size from XS to 6X. To Andy McManis, VOX owner, clothing is an expressive art form. If women aren’t able to express their individuality in clothes that fit them properly, then their self-confidence drops, she says. “Growing up I was always an inbetween size. I ranged from a size 10 to 16, and everywhere I would go with my friends, the clothes would be too small. Then anytime my mom would take me to these plus size stores all the clothes would be too big,” McManis says. The lack of variety and an enjoyable experience while she shopped with her friends is what encouraged McManis to step up and go against the fashion norm. She says everyone deserves to wear clothing that fits and is vibrant, young and contemporary at the same time. “When someone comes in, I really help them specifically—their size, their body type, their aesthetic. It’s not about, 'Oh, if

you’re shaped like this fruit or vegetable you should wear x, y, z,'" McManis says. Debra Ella, VOX model, says the problem with clothes that aren’t personalized to your body is that they point out the “flaws” that you might feel you have. This is no longer the mindset of the fashion world. Women aren’t being forced into wearing clothes someone else says they should wear. Now, clothes are being made to fit the uniqueness of each individual’s body, Ella says. “When you wear something that’s tailored and fit, you can choose what to show off and what not to show off,” Ella says. “Clothes that fit actually make you feel better about yourself. When you look good, you feel good.” Many times people have been told wearing black is slimming, or to wear a certain shape to hide imperfections, but VOX wants people to know that not everything you wear has to “flatter” your body. “It’s about making a statement and telling the world who you are,” McManis says. Boutiques like VOX are breaking the trends of traditional fashion to make the shopping experience even more exciting. “For a lot of our girls, it’s really pushing them out of their comfort zone of fashion, and they always leave more confident and more excited about their body then they came in,” McManis says.

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Big Data creeps its way to the EDM forefront

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s the mastermind behind the pop group Big Data, Alan Wilkis admits he’s a little creepy. Take, for example, this lyric from Big Data’s breakthrough single, “Dangerous.” “How could you know, how could you know?/That those were my eyes/Peepin’ through the floor, it’s like they know/ It’s like they know I’m looking from the outside/And creeping to the door it’s like they know.” “It is creepy,” Wilkis says with a laugh during a phone interview from his Brooklyn home. “It definitely is creepy. A lot of my music is on the creepy side. I’m probably a little creepy. Everybody’s a little creepy.” The Big Data project envisions a character of the same name, who is the “bad guy” behind the daily use of technology. “Dangerous,” as well as the follow up track, “This Business of Emotion,” are set to be included on Wilkis’ album 2.0. “Every song started with some kind of issue with technology—something,” he says. “I keep a running list on my phone about something odd I read about Face-

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book, for example. I keep track of strange technology things and I write about it. “The idea behind ‘Dangerous’ was about watching while being watched. We can use social media to watch what other people do, but then all the companies behind these websites are watching what we do and selling that information to advertisers and the government and everything it’s this weird cycle of being watched. It’s a slippery slope. We felt ‘dangerous’ was the right word to sum it all up. That’s generally how it works. It’s a big concept and we boil it down to one word almost and it works from there.” His tour includes a stop at the Pot of Gold Festival at Tempe Town Lake. Big Data will perform Sunday, March 15, along with Fall Out Boy, Milky Chance, Rebelution, Echosmith, New Politics, Knox Hamilton and Grizfolk. Wilkis’ guest singer on “Dangerous,” Joywave, hits the stage the first night, Friday, March 13. Joywave is one of a handful of vocalists who appear on 2.0. Wilkis has recruited friends and those he admires to join him on the album. That list is stellar—White Sea, English soul singer Jamie

Lidell, Kimbra, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Jenn Wasner, Dragonette, Bear Hands and Twin Shadow. The 2.0 album has been a “dream come true” for Wilkis. “I’m a big fan of Bear Hands,” he says. “We played a lot of the same concerts during the summer. I put Rivers Cuomo on my wish list early on as a sort of pipe dream. They wound up playing some of the same festivals, too. I got to meet him that way. Management set up other (collaborations).” At Pot of Gold Festival, of course all of those folks can’t join Wilkis. Instead he’s recruited a drummer, bassist and guitarist, as well as a female vocalist, who will join Wilkis at the mike. “The whole band does singing and harmony, actually,” he says. “The girl and I are the two lead singers. Everyone else comes in on the chorus.” BIG DATA AT POT OF GOLD FESTIVAL, Tempe Beach Park, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, potofgolfaz.com, Sunday, March 15, all day, $49

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Jamie Lynn Spears exchanges acting for a shot at a country music career

Doro w/Insatia, Black Curtain, Empire of Dezire, Hands of a Traitor, Varkan, Club Red West, March 13, 6 p.m., $16-$55 Friday The 13th Part 2: Pale w/Diners, Draa, Run-On Sunshine, Trunk Space, March 13, 7:30 p.m., $6 Dark Time Sunshine, Club Red East, March 13, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Motobunny w/Prima Donna, Le Zets, Yucca Tap Room, March 13, 9 p.m., Free Mike Eldred Trio, w/Big Nick, The Gila Monsters, The Rhythm Room, March 13, 8:30 p.m., $8 Guantanamo Baywatch w/ The Memories, Time Out Lounge, March 13, 7 p.m., Free March Cohn, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, March 13, 8 p.m., $25-$59 Lee Konitz Quartet w/ George Schuller, Dan Tepfer and Jeremy Stratton, MIM Music Theatre, March 13, 7:30 p.m., $33-$39

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amie Lynn Spears may only be 23 years old, but she knows what she wants in her career. Known to millennials as the title character in Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101,” Spears has her mind set on success in country music. Last year was a case study in exactly how Britney Spears’ little sister can do that. Her debut country EP, The Journey, peaked at No. 24 on the country charts and No. 5 on the Heatseekers list. The first single, “How Could I Want More,” reached as high as No. 29 on the country chart. “It was definitely an exciting year,” says Spears in her charming Southern drawl. “It was a year of firsts for me. It was a learning experience for me as well.” She learned work-life balance, and how to be the best mom to her 6-year-old daughter, Maddie Briann Aldridge. “I think finding a balance between my personal and professional lives was an important thing I learned last year,” she says. “I’m a mother, so I have to make sure when I’m traveling that I give 110 percent to my performance. I think I really got a good grasp on what that means this year.” Spears is pleased to be a part of this year’s Country Thunder in Florence. She

performs first on Saturday, April 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.—the same day as Blake Shelton. “I’ve seen him at an award show live, but I’ve never actually seen him at a show,” she says. “I think that would be exciting to see. He’s at the top of his game.” Upon hearing the rest of the headliners—Brett Eldredge, Big and Rich and Luke Bryan—she gushes at the prospect of sharing a stage with them. “I think it would be really fun to see them at the festival in action,” Spears says. She was booked for some sweet gigs last year as well. Spears opened for the likes of Alan Jackson and Alabama. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in mid2014. She’s speechless when asked about it. “There are no words to describe it,” she says. “It’s one of those things everybody knows of. It’s such an iconic thing. Just to stand in that circle, you don’t feel worthy. It’s such a humbling moment and such a moment you’re just so grateful for—to even be on that stage.” COUNTRY THUNDER, 20585 E. Price (Station) Road, Florence, 877.569.7767, arizona.countrythunder.com, Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12, various times, $50$160

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Pot of Gold Music Fest: Bastille w/AWOLNATION, Chromeo, Girl Talk, Bleachers, Future Islands, Joywave and more, Tempe Beach Park, March 13-15 and March 17, times vary, prices vary Flogging Molly might not be in town this year, but you can still celebrate St. Patty’s weekend and beyond in musical style with a hard-hitting host of headliners, including Kendrick Lamar, Girl Talk, AWOLNATION and more.

In the Company of Serpents w/Twin Giant, Ladybird, Gale, 51 West, March 14, 8 p.m., TBD Voz de Mando w/Javier Rosas, Celebrity Theatre, March 14, 8:30 p.m., $30-$100 Ricardo Arjona, Comerica Theatre, March 14, 8 p.m., $80$285 Pocket Vinyl w/Lucy & La Mer, Swelve, Jelena Gonzalez, Oliver House, Trunk Space, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $6 Through the Roots w/ CLAIREVOYANT, RAC, Puck Xou, Pub Rock Live, March 14, 8 p.m., $10-$14 Soul Power Band, The Rhythm Room, March 14, 9 p.m., $8 Stateline, Club Red East, March 14, 8 p.m., sold out Viva Phoenix 2015: Twin Shadow w/Andrew W.K., Coolio, Thee Oh Sees, Smallpools, Fishbone, Sir Sly, Andrew Jackson Jihad,

Geogrpher, The Stone Foxes, Papa, lucha Libre Wrestling, Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band, PPL MVR, Halsey, the Twilight Sad, Dads, Bogan Via, Hey Marseilles, The Velvet Teen, Crescent Ballroom, March 14, 7 p.m., $18-$45 Pot of Gold Music Fest: Kendrick Lamar w/Slightly Stoopid, Schoolboy Q, Dirty Heads, Kongos, The Expendables, Tribal Seeds, Grieves, Aer, Tempe Beach Park, March 14, 12:30 p.m., $49 Michael Rault, VIVA PHX, March 14, 6:30 p.m., $22 Freedom Spring Fling w/Dina Preston Band, Rockslide Joens, Sarge lintecum, Hans Olson, MC Charles LeSueur, Mesa Ampitheatre, March 14, 5 p.m., $30 Martin Sexton, MIM Music Theatre, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $38-$48 Defying Gravity, Mesa Arts Center, March 14, 2 p.m., and 7 p.m., $17-$32 Pot of Gold Music Fest: Fall Out Boy w/Rebelution, Milky Chance, New Politics, Echomith, Big Data, Knox Hamilton, Grizfolk, Tempe Beach Park, March 15, 2:30 p.m., $49 Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience, Ovations LIVE!, March 15, 3 p.m., $10 Badflower, Pub Rock Live, March 15, $6 Cikatri$ w/ The Cigarette Bums, Leftovers, Sedusa, The Darling Sound, Trunk Space, March 15, 6 p.m., $7 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Scottsdale Center, March 15, 7:30 p.m., $159-$377 Social Overload w/ Heavy Justice, Mother Crone, Rogue Bar, March 15, Evan Shinners: The Goldberg Sutra, MIM Music Theatre, March 15, 7 p.m., $23$28 Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands, Nile Theater, March 15, 4 p.m., $8-$10 Wand w/Walter TV, Death Valley Girls, The Gooch Palms, Yucca Tap Room, March 15, 8 p.m., free Dragon Force w/Kamelot, Marquee Theater, March 16, TBD Blues Blast Pre-party w/ Smokin’ Joe Kubek Bank, B’Nois King, The Rhythm Room, March 16, 8 p.m., $12 Frank Iero and the Cellabration w/The Homeless Gospel Choir, Modern Chemistry, Pub Rock

Live, March 16, 7:30 p.m., $15$18 Motionless in White, For Today, New Years Day, Ice Nine Kills, Nile Theater, March 16, 6 p.m., $166-$173 Title Fight w/Power Trip, Merchandise, Club Red East, March 16, 6:30 p.m., $15-$17 Doomtree w/Hellfyre Club, Transit, Club Red West, March 16, 7 p.m., $18-$21 Fallujah w/Archspire, Lorna Shore, The Zenith Passage, Apparitions, A Lapse of Ethos, Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $13 René Marie, MIM Music Theatre, March 16, 7 p.m., $28$35 Various Blonde, Trunk Space, March 16, 7:30 p.m., $6 Billy Joe Shaver, The Rhythm Room, March 17, 8 p.m., $25$28 Bat Country w/Kid Dynamite And The Blast, Gus, Blithed, Trunk Space, March 17, 7:30 p.m., $6 The Ataris w/Yotam Ben Horin, Brian Marquis, Perfect Sense, Yucca Tap Room, March 17, 7:30 p.m., $12 Glamour Kills Tour w/Set it Off, Pub Rock Live, March 17, 6 p.m., $13-$15 theSHIFT w/Mill’s End, Counterfeit Party, Break Up Society, Rogue Bar, March 17, 8:30 p.m., TBD Pot of Gold Music Festival: Korn w/Godsmack, Chevelle, Rite to Remain, Tempe Beach Park, March 17, 3 p.m., $49

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Joe Pug, Crescent Ballroom, March 17, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Don’t let his cute name fool you. Joe Pug is so much more than just an adorable face. The Maryland-based singersongwriter has slowly been working his way to prominence with his trademark folk-rock, leading to comparisons like Bob Dylan and John Prine. A Skylit Drive w/The Jumpsuit Apparatus, Wolves at the Gate, For the Win, Breaking Through, Joe’s Grotto, March 17, 6 p.m., $15 The Chieftains, Scottsdale Center, March 17, 7:30 p.m., $159-$414 This Will Destroy You w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars, Crescent Ballroom, March 18, 8 p.m., $14-$16 Radiator King, Yucca Tap Room, March 18, 9 p.m., Free Open Mic w/ Jason Messer, Rogue Bar, March 18, TBD Railroad Earth, Marquee

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CONCERT CALENDAR Theatre, March 18, 6:30 p.m., $25 adv, $28 dos The Howlin’ Brothers, The Rhythm Room, March 19, 8 p.m., $7-$8 MAMO featuring Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau, MIM Music Theatre, March 19, 7:30 p.m., $35-$40 The SHIFT w/Stone Mary, Yucca Tap Room, March 19, 9 p.m., Free Chris Birch w/Ryan Brewer, Mason Reed, The Lymbs, Rogue Bar, March 19, 8:45 p.m., TBD Scream Nation: The Reintroduction Tour w/ Kid Ink, Jeremih, Rae Sremmurd, Dej Loaf, Comerica Theatre, March 19, 7 p.m., Harper & The Moths w/Fairy Bones, The Redemptions, Sons Of Hippies, Yucca Tap Room, March 20, 9 p.m., free Eyes of Ivory w/Paranova, Doll Skin, Starcross, Analog Outlaws, 20/20 Hindsight, Club Red West, March 20, 6 p.m., $10-$12 Dave Riley & Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band, The Rhythm Room, March 20, 9 p.m., $8 Andy Warpigs w/Echo Bombs, Soft Deadlines, Deadfoxx, Sleeze, Rogue Bar, March 20, 8:45 p.m., TBD Pink Floyd Experience, Celebrity Theatre, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $38-$48 RedRumsey - Vern From Unwound! w/Hiccups, The Smiling Faces, CJ Melton, Trunk Space, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $6 Anat Cohen, MIM Music Theatre, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $30-$38 Le Chat Lunatique, The Rhythm Room, March 21, 4 p.m., $10 The Sugar Thieves, The Rhythm Room, March 21, 9 p.m., $8 Moon Duo, Valley Bar, March 21, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Los Tigres Del Norte, Comerica Theatre, March 21, 9 p.m., $38-$113 Prove It, Club Red West, March 21, 7 p.m., $10-$15 Record Release Show -Darkness Dear Boy, Companeros, SweetGrass, Japhy’s Descent, Banana Gun, Sasquanaut, Rogue Bar, March 21, 8 p.m., TBD Chicago Afrobeat Project w/ Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Last Exit Live, March 21, 9 p.m., $10-$12 Lenguas Largas w/ Underground Railroad to Candyland, Japanese

Monsters, John Denver’s Last Flight, Detached Objects, Yucca Tap Room, March 21, 8 p.m., free

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The Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival: Eli Young Band w/Laura Walsh, Georgia Chrome, Adley Stump, Downtown Chandler, March 21, 12 p.m., $10-$15 Barbeque and bands galore. What else could you need? Oh, 20,000 pounds of pig, chicken and beef? This fest has you covered, plus an appearance from Eli Young Band. The 7th Annual Mustache Massacre w/Hardwire, Pelvic Meatloaf, Labor Party, Pigmy Deah-Ray, DeSade, Goth Brooks, Pub Rock Live, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $5 Elvis Lives, Talking Stick Resort, March 21, 8 p.m., $91-$131 March Madness Showcase, The Rhythm Room, March 22, 5:30 p.m., $8 adv. $10 dos Lonestar, Livewire, March 22, 7 p.m., $37-$47 The Last Bison w/Neulore, Crescent Ballroom, March 22, 8 p.m., $18-$22 Pete Rock w/Slum Village, Roq’y Tyraid, Yucca Tap Room, March 22, 7 p.m., $20 Farewell My Love w/ Requiem, We Call the Shots, Happy Accidents, Joe’s Grotto, March 22, 6 p.m., $10 Allegaeon feat. Product of Hate, Unholy Monarch, A Moment of Clarity AZ, Vermin, Tombs of Kaliche, Pub Rock Live, March 22, 7 p.m., $10-$13 Chance Tinder & Kentucky Rain: Tribute to Elvis Presley, Ovations, March 22, 3 p.m., $10 Chandler Symphony Classical Concerts, Chandler Center for the Arts, March 22, 3 p.m., free Sheep Among Wolves w/Big O, No Body, Adult Feeling, Trunk Space, March 23, 7:30 p.m., $7 Yonatan Gat w/Sunn Trio, Jerusafunk, Yucca Tap Room, March 23, 9 p.m., Free La Luz w/Dent May, The Rhythm Room, March 23, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Rubblebucket w/Vactioner, Pub Rock Live, March 23, 8:30 p.m., $14-$16 Lust for Youth w/ Marshstepper, Jock Club, Body of Light, DJ Tristan/ Iseult, Crescent Ballroom, March 23, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Evergreen Terrace w/My

Ticket Home, Nile Theater, March 24, 6:30 p.m., $10-$12 River City Extension, The Rhythm Room, March 24, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Night Riots, Pub Rock Live, March 24, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Name The Band w/The Living Strange, The Echo Bombs, Snail Quail, Trunk Space, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $6 The Morons w/New Chums, Yucca Tap Room, March 24, 9 p.m., Free Lee DeWyze, Last Exit Live, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $17-$50 Zakir Hussain’s Pulse of the World: Celtic Connections, MIM Music Theatre, March 24, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $35-$55 Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $25-$49 Jimmy Thackery, The Rhythm Room, March 25, 8 p.m., $15 Luke Sweeny, Last Exit Live, March 25, 9 p.m., $8-$10 Self Defense Family, Yucca Tap Room, March 25, 8 p.m., $12 Open Mic w/ Jason Messer, Rogue Bar, March 25, TBD MIM Musical Interludes Series featuring Pan Devils Steel Band, MIM Music Theatre, March 25, 10:30 a.m., $7 The Devil Wears Prada w/The Word Alive, Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Crnifext, Worn In, Black tongue, The Family Ruin, Secrets, Nile Theater, March 25, 5:30 p.m., $25 Weedeater: Weedeater w/ king parrot, Goya, Sounds Like Murder, Column III, Collapsian, Pub Rock Live, March 25, 6 p.m., $14-$16 Jeff the Brotherhood w/ Broncho, Crescent Ballroom, March 25, 8 p.m., $13-$15 The Family Ruin w/Chelsea Grin, Carnifex, Sworn In and Black Tongue, Nile Theater, March 25, TBD

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Hawthorne Heights: Stripped Down to the Bone: Mark Rose w/Shane Henderson, Dayseeke, Club Red West, March 25, 6:30 p.m., $15-$16 Let’s kick it back to the days when whining was cool with emo rockers Hawthorne Heights. You’ll either cry out of happiness or sadness. We won’t judge you either way. Zeller, Trunk Space, March 26, 7:30 p.m., $6 Afton Showcase, The Rhythm Room, March 26, 6:30 p.m., $8 adv. $13 dos

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The 5 best TV premieres to look forward to in March Hayli Metter • College Times

eware the ides of March, because the month’s TV premieres are about to knock your socks off. Get invested in these shows from the start so you can say you were watching them before they were cool.

‘Battle Creek’ Premiered March 1 When the creator of “Breaking Bad” and the creator of “House” join forces, there’s really no way a series can fail. That’s what we have here with “Battle Creek,” which features two cops fighting crime in a town called, duh, Battle Creek. With two massive leads in Josh Duhamel and Dean Winters and incredibly successful creators behind it, we’re excited to see what can be pulled together by such a talented team.

‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Premiered March 6 A Netflix series that’s already guaranteed for two seasons, Tina Fey brings her creative ‘Daredevil’ taste yet again to this hilarious Premieres April 1 show. Starring the beloved Ellie Another Marvel and another Kemper of “The Office” fame, Netflix series, “Daredevil” folthe show follows Kimmy as Unbreakable lows lawyer by day/superhero she escapes an underground Kimmy Schmidt by night Matt Murdock. It’s the cult only to start her life anew first in an entire series of spiin New York. This may be noffs that will lead up to the Defenders the expected awkward comedy we know crossover comics by Marvel. With a starand love, but we see that as a good thing. studded cast and Stan Lee himself on the Anything Tina Fey throws down, we’re ready list of producers, we’re ready for just as to watch. much action as we see on the big screen in this series. ‘Bloodline’ Premieres March 20 ‘The Last Man on Earth’ Starring Emmy Award-winner Kyle Chandler, “Bloodline” is a story that centers Premiered March 8 With a star-studded comical cast, includaround a group of siblings whose lives are ing “Saturday Night Live’s” Will Forte and turned upside down when their estranged “The Daily Show’s” Kristen Schaal, this brother returns. A Netflix series expected to be filled with drama, it’s no surprise that post-apocalyptic comedy is promising in its first few episodes. The show’s accesthere’s a significant amount of hype sursible humor is great for all age groups, rounding this new show, which takes place but Forte’s brilliant performance coming in the Florida Keys. From the people who off 2013’s Oscar-winning “Nebraska” is brought you “Damages,” it’s fair to expect really the highlight of the whole series. the same quality entertainment, especially with such well-cast main characters. ECOLLEGETIMES.COM

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Review: ‘Cinderella’ Jasmine Kemper • College Times Starring: Lily James, Hayley Atwell, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Madden Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Open now Grade: A-

his live-action remake of Disney’s “Cinderella” is what I wish the original could have been. Kenneth Branagh took the classic story and transformed it into an inspiring tale of a young girl whose mother’s saying of “have courage and be kind” stayed with her throughout her hardships. It screamed magical and brought me to a place where I felt anything was possible. This was one of the more visually pleasing films I’ve seen in quite a while. Every aspect felt like a fairytale land; the vast

and beautiful scenery, the period style clothing and language, the musical enchantment. Every detail played a part in making the film a visual work of art. What sets this movie apart is the fact that a back story is included. In the original version, Cinderella is a bland character who is obsessed with singing and love, and when it finds her she is instantly hooked in an attempt to get away from her horrible life at home. In the new version, we get to see parents raising their beautiful daughter Ella (Lily James), who is an imaginative young girl who lives in their countryside home. Even when her

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life is torn apart by her stepmother and sisters, Ella still sees glimmers of hope in everything because of her parent’s unconditional love. She becomes a more likable character this way because we connect with her on a personal level. We even get to see her character development with Prince Charming (Richard Madden). She doesn’t just fall in love with him for his looks or title. (Although it doesn’t hurt!) As a matter of fact, he actually gets a name in this movie: Kit. Neither knows who each other is when they meet in the woods and it is rightfully so. This way, it is more believable that the two can fall in love. Lady Tremaine (Cate Blanchett)

proved that the “Evil Stepmother” does not have to be ugly to be the character you love to hate. Though she is beautiful, it doesn’t hide the fact that she is a frightening woman. Her sad past gives her no excuse for treating Ella like a servant in her own home. Finally, it’s no surprise that Helena Bonham Carter’s portrayal of the fairy godmother is over-the-top and wacky, but in a good way. Her silliness brings comical relief and we even get to hear her voice narrating throughout the film. Overall, I think the movie did a good job of taking an average story and making it something everyone could enjoy, without the annoying talking mice and abundance of singing. Normally I would say to wait to watch it at home, but it was a visually appealing movie to see on the big screen.

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Chester Bennington on STP-ping up Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times

opping on one foot while balancing his cellphone, Chester Bennington is quick to apologize for sounding out of breath. He’s hobbling along thanks to a recent ankle injury—one in a long line of mishaps and illnesses that are so frequent that they’re outlined in their own section of Bennington’s Wikipedia page. That said, he won’t be getting on any motorcycles during Arizona Bike Week at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Wednesday, March 25, through Sunday, March 29. The Valley-bred Linkin Park singer will eschew the road, and front Stone Temple Pilots during the festival at WestWorld on Saturday, March 28. “Being a desert boy, I grew up on motorcycles,” Bennington says during a phone interview from his California

home. “I’m more of a dirt bike kind of guy.” His dream motorcycle is, however, a Triumph Bonneville. “I would love to have one of those,” he says. “Unfortunately, I’m probably the most accident-prone human beings I know. “I have kids and a lot of people who depend on me being able to perform. For the future of my band and my kids, I do them a favor and stay off the street bikes.” He does admit, though, that he’ll be eyeing the goods at the Arizona Bike Week. Bennington enjoys checking out the custom choppers and how they meld “old-school craftsmanship, true elbow grease and modern-day technology.” “That’s what choppers and custom bikes are,” he says. “It’s pretty awesome. I’m excited to get around and live vicariously through all the bikers out there.” When he’s not perusing the hogs,

Bennington heads up the Stone Temple Pilots’ new lineup featuring guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo, drummer Eric Kretz and vocalist Bennington was revealed in May 2013 at KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast. Its debut single, “Out of Time,” reached No. 1 on Active and Mainstream Rock charts. Bennington replaces troubled vocalist Scott Weiland. “Those guys are incredible musicians,” Bennington says. “They’re some of the best songwriters of our time. Live we just crush it. It’s an amazing gift to get up on stage with these guys and play songs that I grew up listening to and loving. We’re in the studio now working on a new record. It’s super fun to be able to be in two bands with some of the best writers in the world. It’s a great privilege.” Even though Bennington is a longtime STP fan, don’t say his latest stint is a “dream come true.” “None of my dreams ever consisted

of me joining another band—other than when I was in the fourth grade when I think I had a string of repeating dreams that Depeche Mode flew in and brought me in and made me the fifth member of the group,” he says. Instead, he fantasized about founding a band, like Linkin Park. “Being in Linkin Park, that’s my dream come true,” Bennington says. “To be in a position to be able to contribute to the future of a band that I grew up listening to and loving and present the music they’ve created and inspired me is a privilege.” He first sang with STP on the Family Values Tour in the early 2000s. “When they invited me to sing a song with them live, that was a dream come true,” he repeats. “Unfortunately, I would say that the ultimate dream would be that Scott would continue to be a productive member of this group and make music that I continue to love. “It’s not a dream come true for me to be taking his place. No, I would definitely say that taking Scott’s place is not a dream come true. I respect Scott and care for him. This is an unfortunate situation in many ways. But, at the same time, it’s a privilege to be able to continue creating new music to fans.” Bennington has a busy year. He’s working on a new album with Stone Temple Pilots. “The songs sound great and we’re really trying to capture the essence of Stone Temple Pilots and deliver an album that is missing in the rock world,” he says. “We’re trying to bring some attitude back, some sexiness and piss and vinegar.” He’s pulling double duty throughout 2015, hitting the studio and the road with Linkin Park as well. “I keep myself busy,” he says with a laugh. Fans need not fret about Bennington’s injury, though. He’ll do just fine on stage. “It’ll be good,” he says. “The voice works, so that’s good. It’s going to be tricky. I won’t be jumping off of any stages, amps of any of that kind of stuff for a while. Hopefully, I’ll be moving around pretty well by then.” STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, Arizona Bike Week, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, azbikeweek.com, Saturday, March 28, 9 p.m., $28

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Salome’s STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and well into the next. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Look for Bovines to be on the move this week, whether it’s traveling for fun or for business. Other “moves” include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes.

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small nine-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only one.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some well-earned time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should be back on schedule and heading in the right direction after clearing up a misunderstanding. But there could still be some setbacks. If so, correct them immediately. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A business matter keeps you pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to be with family as well as close friends. You need the good vibrations you get from people who care for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business or personal) with little or no information can be risky. Avoid future problems by getting all the facts before you act.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled, just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could that be a bad case of miscommunication going on. Talk it over openly and honestly.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close to you might have an unexpected reaction to a decision you feel you’re prepared to make. Listen to his or her point of view. It could prove to be surprisingly helpful.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing a genuine interest in something that’s important to a friend, family member or colleague could open a communication line that had been pretty much shut down for a while.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t give up yet. That once warm, personal relationship that seems to be cooling off fast could recover with some tender, loving care, and who better than you to provide it?

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making a potentially life-changing decision takes as much knowledge as you can gather, plus determination and patience. Take your time working it out. Don’t let anyone rush you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Career matters are strong this week. You might want to enter a training program to enhance your skills. Also, consider getting professional help in preparing a brilliant resume. ©2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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