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MathAlive! - 2 the Xtreme Presented by Arizona Science Center at Arizona Science Center Daily through September 3, 2012 MathAlive! is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math. Designed for families and students the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most - video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics, and more - and creates interactive and immersive
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Giant Musical Instrument. MathAlive! is located within Sybil B. Harringtion Galleries. Presented nationally by Raytheon. Presented locally by JPMorgan Chase and APS
Scorpius Summer Showcase Presented by Scorpius Dance Theatre at Metro Arts Scorpius Studio Friday and Saturday, July 20-21 Back by popular demand, Scorpius Dance Theatre is presenting Summer Showcase 2012.This intimate showcase will feature works by director Lisa Starry and her talented Scorpius dancers. Scorpius Dance Theatre was formed in 1999 by choreographer, Lisa Starry. The contemporary dance company has been a constant presence in the metropolitan Phoenix arts community since its inception, combining the motifs of humor, drama, and both organic and technical movement to form a very
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Probably the most indelible image from the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was the 897 blocks of movable type on the floor of the Olympic stadium, moving and changing to depict, among other scenes, a raindrop rippling outward on a pond, swells on an ocean and the Chinese symbol for harmony.
At sequence’s end, it was revealed that the performance was not computer-controlled, as had been assumed, but actually the work of 897 human performers moving their blocks up and down perfectly in unison.
It was a stunning display of precision and attention to detail that still impresses NBC’s Bob Costas four years later as he readies to host the XXX Summer Olympics in London, which kicks off with the Opening Ceremony Friday, July 27, on NBC.
“I think in Beijing they retired the trophy (for best Opening Ceremony),” Costas says. “You know, they had the resources to do it. You have a country that not only financed the Olympics and did so with an unlimited budget, but which is in a position to have tens of thousands of ‘volunteers’ volunteer to rehearse for six months. You just got circumstances in China that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
“Plus of course, they have an extraordinarily rich civilization and history to talk about,” he continues. “And it was a true national effort by an emerging nation with, at least for that purpose, close to unlimited resources of both people and money. So I think everybody decided after that, ‘All we can do is the best we can do on our own terms.’ But no one’s terms will ever be the same as Beijing’s.
“And I think that – and I said this during the opening ceremonies – the average person watching at home had a combination of appreciation and awe for the beauty of it and the accomplishment of it. But also it was a little unsettling to them, because you said, ‘My God, if they can marshal their forces with this much precision for this ...,’ well, you fill in the blank.”
The peacock network and its various properties – MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, NBC Sports Network, Telemundo, NBCOlympics.com and two specialty channels – will provide more than 5,500 hours of coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics running through the Closing Ceremony on Aug. 12, offering live and delay coverage of all 26 sports and all 302 medal competitions.
Of course, one of the big stars of the next 17 days – along with Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Alicia Sacramone and the rest of the estimated 10,500 athletes representing 204 countries – will be the city of London itself. British royalty will make its presence known in several ways.
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Hot Summer Nights Concert SeriesTHURSDAYS – JULY 12TH, 19TH, 26TH DISTRICT STAGE, 9PM-MIDNIGHTtempemarketplace.com/HOTSUMMERNIGHTSJoin Tempe Marketplace for a free show on the District Stage every Thursday night this summer! Arizona’s best cover bands will take the stage for a night of fun and dancing beginning at 9pm. Go to tempemarketplace.com/HOTSUMMERNIGHTS to check out the line up! There will not be a performance on Thursday, July 5th.
Dog Days of SummerSATURDAY, JULY 28THDISTRICT STAGE, 10AM-NOONtempemarketplace.com/DOGDAYSDo you think you have the cutest pup? Then we have good news for you! Dog Days of Summer is back! Saturday, July 28 from 10am to noon, bring your dog to the casting call at the District Stage and automatically receive 300 votes to start the contest! The winner of the contest will receive a $200 Vestar Gift Card, a professional dog photo shoot and their pup’s profile in Arizona Foothills Magazine and hold the title of Arizona Foothills Magazine’s “Dog of the Year for 2012.” The first 250 contestants will receive a free goodie bag! See you and your pup on the 28th!
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July 24, Su Vino Winery Wine Dinner at Whole Foods Market Chandler Enjoy a casual, picnic-style three-course meal paired with the unique wines of Scottsdale-based Su Vino Winery. This year Su Vino’s Summer Rain White Wine was the winning wine at the Arizona Wine Awards.
Meet the winemaker, learn more about their lineup of wines and enjoy a splendid meal at this event. Purchase pre-sale tickets through Monday, July 23rd and receive the special pricing of $24.99 per person. The event is $29.99 the day of the event.to register please email, [email protected]. Pre-sale tickets must be purchased in person in the Specialty department.
Sweet Salvage 4-Day Shopping Event July 19-22 vintage market and occasional sale 4809 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix www.sweetsalvage.net
Half Off Bottles of Wine at ZuZu,Hotel Valley Ho - From now until August 31st, ZuZu is offering HALF off ALL bottles of wine. This swinging deal is available morning to night, Sunday through Thursday with the purchase of an entrée. This offer is only available in the main dining room and not in the lounge, so be sure to not miss out! For reservations, call (480) 421 -7997 or visit OpenTable today. 6850 East Main St, Scottsdale www.hotelvalleyho.com
Restaurants, Shopping, Events and Things to Do. Visit www.LocalLily.com and find a cherrypicked seasonal events calendar filled with the best of local living for the season.
Day Trippin’ Sedona Escape to the Red Rocks where hiking, dining, cooler weather, and pet friendly things to do will give even your furry friends a little relief from the heat.
Eat at: Ken’s Creekside: Saturday brunch, dog friendly patio, family friendly menu, full bar, across from Tlaquepaque.251 State Route 179 (928) 282-1705www.kenscreekside.com
Shop at: Urban Gypsies Boutique: Ladies boho gifts, apparel and accessories. 2081 W State Rt 89A (928) 282-0874www.urbangypsiesboutique.com
Hummingbird House: French and vintage inspired gifts, home decor and accessories. Two Sedona locations: Brewer Road and at the Hyatt Shops off 89A.(928) 282-8444 | (928) 282-0705
Things to Do: West Fork Trail - Oak Creek: An easy hike with cool shallow streams. www.arizonaguide.com
Buddah Garden (Amitabha Stupa): Easy trail to a larger than life buddah garden, and meditation temple.www.tara.org/visit-us/amitabha-stupa Visit www.LocalLily.com for more Day Trippin’ ideas that include the best local places to eat, shop and things to do.
The Crescent Ballroom is a mid-size music venue in Downtown Phoenix able to accommodate crowds in the 300-550 range. Crescent Ballroom also is a Lounge, open daily with full-bar service, and free live music everyday. The Crescent also features the Kitchen, featuring a unique menu locally sourced and operated by Chris Bianco, of Pizzeria Bianco, and Doug Robson, of Gallo Blanco. The current calendar of shows includes:
July 18 Me Vale Madre and DJ Shane Kennedy July 19 The Henry Clay People and Discoteheque July 20 Kongo “Lunatic” release and Funk & Soul at Midnight July 21 Trevor Hall and Kismet. with Sean Watson July 22 What Laura Says CooperativeJuly 23 Courtney Marie Andrews July 24 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and DJ Shane Kennedy July 25 Melvin Seals & JGB
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July 24, Su Vino Winery Wine Dinner at Whole Foods Market Chandler Enjoy a casual, picnic-style three-course meal paired with the unique wines of Scottsdale-based Su Vino Winery. This year Su Vino’s Summer Rain White Wine was the winning wine at the Arizona Wine Awards.
Meet the winemaker, learn more about their lineup of wines and enjoy a splendid meal at this event. Purchase pre-sale tickets through Monday, July 23rd and receive the special pricing of $24.99 per person. The event is $29.99 the day of the event.to register please email, [email protected]. Pre-sale tickets must be purchased in person in the Specialty department.
Sweet Salvage 4-Day Shopping Event July 19-22 vintage market and occasional sale 4809 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix www.sweetsalvage.net
Half Off Bottles of Wine at ZuZu,Hotel Valley Ho - From now until August 31st, ZuZu is offering HALF off ALL bottles of wine. This swinging deal is available morning to night, Sunday through Thursday with the purchase of an entrée. This offer is only available in the main dining room and not in the lounge, so be sure to not miss out! For reservations, call (480) 421 -7997 or visit OpenTable today. 6850 East Main St, Scottsdale www.hotelvalleyho.com
Restaurants, Shopping, Events and Things to Do. Visit www.LocalLily.com and find a cherrypicked seasonal events calendar filled with the best of local living for the season.
Day Trippin’ Sedona Escape to the Red Rocks where hiking, dining, cooler weather, and pet friendly things to do will give even your furry friends a little relief from the heat.
Eat at: Ken’s Creekside: Saturday brunch, dog friendly patio, family friendly menu, full bar, across from Tlaquepaque.251 State Route 179 (928) 282-1705www.kenscreekside.com
Shop at: Urban Gypsies Boutique: Ladies boho gifts, apparel and accessories. 2081 W State Rt 89A (928) 282-0874www.urbangypsiesboutique.com
Hummingbird House: French and vintage inspired gifts, home decor and accessories. Two Sedona locations: Brewer Road and at the Hyatt Shops off 89A.(928) 282-8444 | (928) 282-0705
Things to Do: West Fork Trail - Oak Creek: An easy hike with cool shallow streams. www.arizonaguide.com
Buddah Garden (Amitabha Stupa): Easy trail to a larger than life buddah garden, and meditation temple.www.tara.org/visit-us/amitabha-stupa Visit www.LocalLily.com for more Day Trippin’ ideas that include the best local places to eat, shop and things to do.
The Crescent Ballroom is a mid-size music venue in Downtown Phoenix able to accommodate crowds in the 300-550 range. Crescent Ballroom also is a Lounge, open daily with full-bar service, and free live music everyday. The Crescent also features the Kitchen, featuring a unique menu locally sourced and operated by Chris Bianco, of Pizzeria Bianco, and Doug Robson, of Gallo Blanco. The current calendar of shows includes:
July 18 Me Vale Madre and DJ Shane Kennedy July 19 The Henry Clay People and Discoteheque July 20 Kongo “Lunatic” release and Funk & Soul at Midnight July 21 Trevor Hall and Kismet. with Sean Watson July 22 What Laura Says CooperativeJuly 23 Courtney Marie Andrews July 24 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and DJ Shane Kennedy July 25 Melvin Seals & JGB
308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix | (602) 716-2222 www.crescentphx.com
Harkins Summer Movie Fun Kids can enjoy a movies for less than $1 per film. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are on sale at participating theatres. Contact your theatre for availability. www.harkins.com/smf
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’: Batsuit-ing up is a production in and of itself
By Joseph J. Airdo
Actor Christian Bale, who portrays Bruce Wayne and – more significantly – his alter-ego Batman in Christopher Nolan’s cinematic trilogy of the superhero franchise, acknowledges that the Batsuit he dons is every bit as uncomfortable as it looks.
“The claustrophobia was just unbelievable,” Bale said during a recent press conference for “The Dark Knight Rises,” which opens Friday, July 20 at movie theaters throughout the Valley. “I stood there and thought, ‘I can’t breathe. I can’t think. This is too tight. This is squeezing my head. I’m about to have a nervous breakdown.’”
Even Nolan admits that getting Bale in and out of the Batsuit – which has a reported 110 different parts to it – was a production in and of itself. And although I am relieved to say that I have never attempted to squeeze into anything as extensive as that, I can concur with Nolan’s comment as, each week, I wear a costume relating to one of the new releases I review during “The Daily Blender with Jeffry O’Brien.”
I have experienced the sensation of suffocation while wearing a backwards red poncho made out to look like Spider-Man’s suit in the 113-degree heat. I have felt the stares from strangers while wearing a tacky Khaki Scouts outfit for “Moonrise Kingdom.” And I do not even want to tell you what happened to me while I was driving down the freeway dressed as a wolf-attack victim from “The Grey.”
However, the one thing that all of the costumes have in common is the intense preparation involved in them – which, suffice it to say, sometimes takes a little creativity. (Hey, you try coming up with a costume for “People Like Us.”) Having said that, with experience comes wisdom so it is only natural that Nolan was able to streamline the Batsuit-ing up process over three motion pictures.
In fact, Nolan credits several shortcuts he learned along the way to get Bale in and out of the Batsuit for his ability to wrap up shooting on “The Dark Knight Rises” 8 days ahead of schedule. Moreover, Bale acknowledges that the costume’s comfort has improved since 2005’s “Batman Begins” and 2008’s “The Dark Knight” as this time around he “could rip it off” himself if he “did in fact see stars.”
About the Batsuit●● First layer of protection is an undersuit with built-in temperature regulators
designed to keep wearer at comfortable temperature in almost any condition.
●● Second layer of protection consists of hardened kevlar plates on titanium-dipped tri-weave fibers, broken into multiple pieces of armor for mobility.
●● Suit is equipped with sonar-vision, where signals emitted by mobile phones are converted into images in a similar way to echolocation, in which bats use sound to see.
●● Forearms feature metal gauntlets with blades that are both retractable and capable of firing outwards as projectiles.
●● Cowl is made of graphite material and bullet-proof kevlar lining. Strong electric current runs through it to prevents anyone except wearer from removing it for identity-protection purposes.
●● Memory cloth cape is flexible in normal state but becomes semi-rigid in fixed form when electric current is passed through it from the microcircuits in the palms of gloves.
●● Utility belt carries magnetic gas-powered grapple gun, encrypted cell phone, Batarangs (similar to ninja throwing stars), medical kit, smoke bombs, mini explosives, periscope, remote control for Batmobile, mini-cam, money and air-powered charge-firing rifle.CHRISTIAN BALE as Bruce Wayne in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’
action thriller ‘THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.’ Photo by Ron Phillips
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Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer): “I am Catwoman, hear me roar.”
Vigilante: “What’s the difference between you and me?” Batman (Christian Bale): “I’m not wearing hockey pants.”
The Joker (Heath Ledger): “Why so serious?”
Harvey Dent/Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones): “You a gambling man? Let’s say we flip for it. One man is born a hero, his brother a coward. Babies starve, politicians grow fat. Holy men are martyred, anchovies grow legion. Why? Why, why why, why? Luck! Blind stupid simple doo-dah clueless luck!”
The Joker (Heath Ledger): “I believe that whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you ... stranger.”
Robin (Chris O’Donnell): “I want a car, chicks dig the car.” Batman (George Clooney): “This is why Superman works alone.”
The Joker (Jack Nicholson): “Wait till they get a load of me.”
The Riddler (Jim Carrey): “Very few people are both a summer and a winter but you pull it off nicely.”
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Reviewers’ Roundtable
The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
‘30 Beats’
Follows 10 characters drawn into a ring of love and desire, each one caught beyond his or her control in a chain reaction of seduction, impulses and self-discovery. Stars include Paz de la Huerta, Justin Kirk, Lee Pace, Condola Rashad, Thomas Sadoski and Jennifer Tilly.
Stan: “The attempt is admirable, while the application of the diversity of each of the central characters’ individuality is lost. So too is the empathy we may have wanted to experience becomes clouded by the sheer number, we quickly identify the result of their actions but loose the all important factor of ‘insight into the motivation’ for each wanting to change, leaving this reviewer with the thought of ‘all flash and dash with very little substance.” Grade: D+
Joseph: “Anyone who has ever seen Richard Linklater’s brilliant independent gem ‘Slacker’ will appreciate what writer/director Alexis Lloyd tried to accomplish with her new film ‘30 Beats’. However, whereas ‘Slacker’ had incredible insight, perfect pacing and absorbing artistry, ‘30 Beats’ has superficial stories, prurient promiscuity and contemptible characters. In fact, said characters are so detestable that even the brief time spent with each of them is entirely too long. Personally, I could have gone without even meeting any
of them.” Grade: F
‘The Dark Knight Rises’*
Christian Bale returns as Bruce Wayne – better known as Batman – who has gone from hero to fugitive as he assumes the blame for the death of Gotham’s district attorney. However, with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar (Anne Hathaway), Bruce is driven out of his self-imposed 8-year exile. Batman may prove to be no match for a masked terrorist known only as Bane (Tom Hardy), though. (PG-13 – 165 minutes)
*Screened after deadline.
‘I Wish’
Koki Maeda plays a 12-year-old boy who has been separated from his brother (Ohshiro Maeda) due to their parents’ divorce begins to believe that the new bullet train service will create a miracle when the first trains pass each other at top speed. (PG-13 – 128 minutes)
Joseph: “Though heartfelt, ‘I Wish’ is not only boring but it is also bland. And that is a rather surprising criticism considering the new drama was written and directed by Hirokazu Koreeda – a filmmaker who is responsible for the acclaimed ‘Nobody Knows’ and ‘Still Walking,’ both of which had much more distinctive identities than this effort. Having said that, a wonderful warmth emanates from the experience, making the movie worthwhile for those with plenty of patience.” Grade: D
‘Oslo, August 31st’
Anders Danielsen Lie plays a man battling drug addiction. As part of his rehabilitation program, he is allowed to go into the city for a job interview, but instead uses the opportunity as
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Listen to Joseph J. Airdo’s “Movie Maverick” radio segment, every Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. during “The Daily Blender with Jeffry O’Brien” on KBSZ - NBC 1260 AM and 96.1 FM
About the Film ColumnistsStan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Screen-Scene.org.
Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeek-lyMagazine.com.
Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism gradu-ate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
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a way to drift around and revisit old friends. The day grows increasingly difficult as he struggles to overcome personal demons and past ghosts for the chance at love and a new life. (NR – 95 minutes)
Stan: “A familiar theme often explored as it transcends language and cultures, ‘Oslo, August 31st’ although bordering on pretentiousness at times, conveys the earnestness of the subject of overcoming the plights of one’s past for a chance at a future devoid of old misgivings.” Grade: C
Randy: “A viewer need not understand the language of a film to feel the emotion and drama portrayed by skilled actors. Such is the case with ‘Oslo, August 31st.’ Of course, there are subtitles for American audiences, but the themes and natural acting are universal. This film is yet another reason to seek out and experience a film other than the traditional blockbuster. You will not be sorry.” Grade: A-
Joseph: “Much like any movie about a man who is seriously considering suicide, ‘Oslo, August 31st’ rejuvenates its viewer’s appreciation of life. The new Norwegian drama
directed by Joachim Trier and based on a novel written by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle takes you on a compellingly contemplative journey that is likely to haunt your thoughts for some time after exiting the theater. Unfortunately, the melancholy that is exuded by the experience is so strong that the film comes off cold and cut off from its own emotions.” Grade: C
‘The Runway’
Demián Bichir plays a Colombian pilot whose plane has crashed in a small Irish village. Not able to speak a word of English, a 9-year old boy (Jamie Kierans) becomes his translator. In the process, the boy rewrites the pilot’s questionable past, turning him into a hero and motivating the entire town to help rebuild his plane. (NR – 101 minutes)
Joseph: “If you can get through the first 20 precocious minutes of ‘The Runway,’ you are sure to be swept off your feet by its charming story. The new Irish import from writer/director Ian Power is an exceptionally heartwarming tale that stresses the importance of making human connections in life. It takes a while for the flick to build up enough steam to capture the viewer’s imagination due to some early turbulence but, once
it does, there is nothing but smooth sailing on the horizon.” Grade: B
Bonus Features
The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released to Blu-ray and DVD.
‘The American Dream’
By Joseph J. Airdo
In “The American Dream,”Jamil Walker Smith and Malcolm Goodwin play a pair of newly enlisted Marines who, before shipping off to Afghanistan, decide to capture their few remaining days at home using a movie camera. Smith also wrote and directed the drama’s screenplay
“The movie is about what if I did not have certain things and my life then put me in a position in which I was faced with the sort of situations that these two men are faced with. I realized that there was a story there and a film to be made. Aside from that, I was really interested in giving war a face. I thought, ‘What if we show you a young man in his bedroom before we show him on a battlefield?
‘What if we show him being held by his mom before we show him holding a gun?’” – Jamil Walker Smith
‘Freak Dance’
By Joseph J. Airdo
In “Freak Dance,”Megan Heyn plays a wealthy young woman who must escape her roots and learn to street dance with the help of a young man (Michael Daniel Cassady) who dreams of being
Continued on Page 16...
Bet You Didn’t Know!
Christian Bale stated he would not play Batman if Robin appeared anywhere in the trilogy. Director Christopher Nolan agreed, as it would undermine the dark tone of his series!
by Stan Robinson
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the best dancer ever. Together, they set out to save their local community center from the building department and the evil gangbanger dancers. Matt Besser wrote, directed and stars in the comedy.
“We were shooting the slaughterhouse scene where our actors are slaughtering this pig while they dance around and sing. We used a real pig but fake blood. Megan would get sick every time she stabbed the pig. She was gagging and, at one point, she is covered in blood from head to toe and just starts crying. I was like, ‘Think of the people in real slaughterhouses who have to deal with this every day.’ And she said, ‘I know but we are actors.’ That was my directing lesson of the whole thing.” – Matt Besser
‘Mac and Devin Go to High School’
By Joseph J. Airdo
In “Mac and Devin Go to High School,”Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa play a pair of high school students. Khalifa’s character is an overachiever struggling to write his valedictorian speech while Dogg portrays someone
who is going on his 15th year of school. Stoner hijinks ensue. The comedy was directed by Dylan Brown.
““I think that if you look at it in the scope of time, there have always been good stoner comedies every 10 years or so. Snoop and Wiz wanted to reactivate that ‘Cheech and Chong’ spirit. I do not think that we are reinventing the wheel or anything. This is a subculture that has always been here. And it always will be here. But I have got to give credit to Snoop for having a vision. He wanted to, with Wiz, make an album; make a movie; and do a tour. All three of those things have [now] been accomplished.” – Dylan Brown
‘Some Guy Who Kills People’
By Joseph J. Airdo
In “Some Guy Who Kills People,”Kevin Corrigan plays an ice cream parlor attendant who, recently released from a stay in the loony bin, sets out to kill those he deems responsible for his miserable life while forming an unconventional bond with his estranged 11-year old daughter (Ariel Gade). Jack Perez directed the dark dramedy.
“It was such a great script. I loved
the fact that it was equal parts horror, drama and comedy. I remember seeing ‘An American Werewolf in London’ when I was a kid and thinking that it was such a neat blend of atmospheres. So when this script came along, I fell in love with it and pitched very hard, saying that this was something that I knew I could do. Because the script was so good, it was on me not to mess it up. And I do not know if I have ever had a better time making a movie.” – Jack Perez
Special Feature
‘The Truth is Out There’, Part 5’
By Stan Robinson
Continuing the ‘debunking’ of the article ‘Readers Digest: 13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You’ by Ilana Strauss, Brian Deveny, theater owner (since 1975) and Chairmen of the Arizona Theater Owners Association; David Ramsey, movie critic (since 1994) and President of the Phoenix Film Critics Society; and myself, a movie reviewer (since 2006) and Film Columnist with AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine, examine the next items on the list of 13…
6. Chances are if you complain to the manager and he sides with you, he’s just putting on a show to calm you down. The manager might pretend to yell at me for a minute, but he’ll pat me on the back the moment you’re out of sight.
Brian: ‘Our policy is ‘We want that customer to leave happy!’ No matter what happens you make sure they leave happy. If that means giving them movie passes to calm them down, or if their kids got in a fight and spilled their popcorn all over the place, you give them new popcorn or drinks, or what ever the case may
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Bet You Didn’t Know!
Sandra Bullock wrote and performed her own song “Heaven Knocking On My Door” in the movie ‘The Thing Called Love’ (1993).
by Stan Robinson
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Sbe. The bottom line is we want them happy because we want them to come back! I, nor any of my managers, have never, ever pretended to yell at an employee. First of all, we never yell at employees in front of any one, ever. I’ll take them into the office for any details, I let the employee tell me what happened so that I can correct it or if they were correct in what they did, but I would never, ever, and my managers would never yell at people in front of customers. That is the worst thing you can do!”
David: “Duh! This is what happens at every business with customer interaction. The odds are the employee was following policy and the manager just did what he did to placate you. A good manager would have told you that the employee was following policy and explained why it is policy. A bad manager yells at the employee in front of a customer or anywhere. If the employee was rude the manager should and a good manager will talk to him about his attitude in private.”
Stan: “As any of us who are, or have been, in any type of managerial position, knows that this form of managerial leadership never works and is a thinly veiled pretense of placation that’s immediately apparent. Admittedly, I’ve never observed this type of action over the last six years that I have attended screenings which can be as many as eight in a week’s time during awards voting periods so I’d have to say, an absolute ‘thumbs down’ to this statement!”
7. Combination deals don’t save you money at some theaters. You’d pay the same price if you purchased the items separately.
Brian: “I can only speak for what I do and my combination comes out to be a savings of about $2.00 as opposed to buying the items separately. I’ve checked prices at various theater
chains and you do save on the average around a buck and a half, so I find this statement a very negative ‘gauging’ statement. If you’re standing in line, and quickly add it up in your head and you figure it out that you aren’t saving anything, doesn’t that kind of make the theater look stupid? If a combo deal pushes it over the edge, I’ll eat that $2.00 and take the volume sale! David: “Just about the dumbest thing I have read in a long time. You can price it out for yourself by looking at the menu. Just like the ‘combo meals’ at fast food restaurants there is always a savings, sometimes it might be negligible but on occasion it is significant. With the prices at the Snack Bar being what they are any savings is appreciated.” Stan: “This is kind of a ‘no brainer’, one can calculate the prices while standing in line as we look over the items since the prices are posted. Even though we may not know the exact ounces, say in a medium and large drink, we can arrive at a reasonable conclusion of the validity of a combo deal against buying separate items.”
‘Readers Digest: 13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You’ by Ilana Strauss. Sources: Movie theater employees in California, Illinois, and Indiana
There have been quite the conversations among my colleagues on the ’13 Things’, what say you as moviegoers? Let me know your thoughts, send an email to [email protected] Next week, ‘The Truth is Out There, Part 6’ continues. To read the previous issues in the series visit http://issuu.com/azweekly
GRADES AT A GLANCE Stan Randy Joseph‘30 Beats’ D+ – F
‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ C+ C- B‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ B+ B B
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ B+ – D‘Brave’ C B+ C‘I Wish’ – – D
‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ C+ – C‘Magic Mike’ C+ – B
‘The Magic of Belle Isle’ – – C‘Oslo, August 31st’ C A- C
‘People Like Us’ C A C‘The Runway’ – – B
‘Savages’ B C+ D‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ C- B+ D
‘Take This Waltz’ – – D‘Ted’ B C- B
‘To Rome with Love’ C+ C D
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Ever thought about making wine at home? Now is the time to get in gear. Northern hemisphere wine grape harvest starts in mid-August and goes until late October depending on the elevation and varietal. Due to the high demand for Arizona fruit by commercial winemakers, getting local fruit is very difficult. But since many Arizona winemakers got their start this way, with the right determination and contacts you can secure enough grapes to make a five gallon batch of local wine. Or, you can get some fruit from California, where 95% of the US wine grape production is. Companies like the Peddler’s Son in downtown Phoenix, www.peddlersson.com, can bring you some fresh wine grapes from California.
As for equipment, you’ll need buckets for primary fermentation, glass carboys with rubber stoppers and airlocks for secondary fermentation and an assortment of tubes, thermometers and other technical equipment. Just find your local home brew store (making wine and beer uses a lot of the same equipment). Most of these stores have very experienced staff eager to share their knowledge with you. You can also
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A few columns back we talked about different grapes and ways to recognize types of wines you like via the grape. Of course grapes don’t turn into fine
wine all on their own – although back in my great-grandfather’s days of homemade wine in the basement, he did tend to let nature run its course on concord grapes and no real human intervention. The result was such a coarse wine, he would have to cut it with water! Alas those days are over and today’s winemakers bring a lot of talent, finesse, and science to the wine-making process. That makes it even harder for you to know what style the wine will be.
Many times when I’m out with friends, they turn the wine list over to me and say, “You pick---but pick something good!” Thanks, my friends, but can you please tell me the wine style you might enjoy? Often they are hard-pressed to put into words their preferred wine style.
I’d like to offer a little primer on wine style to store away in your mental wine computer. Red wines are easily described in four ways: 1) Light and Fruity—these are usually pinot noirs made in an old world style, such as French. 2) Smooth—wines that fit this description are typically medium in structure – you will find some cabernets and some heartier pinots in this group. 3) Earthy/Spicy—my favorite style – these wines are typically Rhones (Grenache), Spanish wines, Zinfandels, and some Tuscan wines too. Finally 4) Big and Bold—this one can you probably guess: lots of California Cabernets, Barossa Valley Australian reds, and even some hearty Italian reds. Wines in this category are concentrated, rich, and usually higher in alcohol.
White Wines generally go into three styles: 1) Light and Crisp – these are your Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs, and many Pinot Grigrios. You will be able to smell the fruit and the color will be pale. 2) Fruity and Smooth – not too different from the first style except more intense fruit – more floral with a longer finish, and 3) Rich and Creamy – think of this as the white wine equivalent of the Big and Bold Red—these are mainly oaked Chardonnays.
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There’s a rumor in the wine-drinking world that twist tops are indicative of a low quality wine, and this is false. I mean, I recall my high school days of Mad Dog 20/20 and Boones Farm binges, and I think this may be the root of why screw-top wine is looked down upon. But technology has advanced much since the late 90s; there’s more to twist tops than the convenience factor.
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Don’t Be Scared of the SommelierBy Valerie Paxton
Choosing a bottle of wine in a fancy restaurant can be intimidating, for sure. And if you ask you server for a wine list, you’re pretty much asking for a visit from the resident wine expert or sommelier. But don’t fret. You might think her job is to talk you into the most expensive wine, but it’s not. Don’t get me wrong, without guidance she’ll likely recommend the higher priced vintages -- but her goal is to help you pick a wine that works with your meal, and best of all, with your budget. So how do you get the discussion started in the right direction without announcing
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DARPA – The US government’s military research department recently released a technology breakthrough that can extinguish fires with noth-ing other than sound. For over 50 years, fire suppression technology has remained virtually unchanged, but the Instant Fire Suppression (IFS) research program is looking to change that.
After years of research into anything and everything there is to know about fire, DARPA came to a simple conclu-sion. Just about every existing fire suppression technology involves in-terrupting the chemical reaction feed-ing the flame, such as your standard carbon-dioxide extinguisher. DARPA’s realization was that flames are cold plasmas, which means that they could be physically manipulated with forces such as electromagnetic radiation and acoustic waves.
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It should not be long before we see use of his technology in the private sector and perhaps maybe soon our home theater can double as a fire extinguisher. I, for one, can’t wait for the day that I can expense a new ridiculously over powered speaker system as a home protection device on my taxes!
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Since we are celebrating St. Arnoldus Day and Belgian Independence Week this week, it seemed like a good time to revisit Trappist beers. In the 11th century, St. Arnoldus implored his congregation to “Drink Beer, Not Water”. Plague was upon the land and his advice saved thousands from a gruesome death as the beer was safe while the water was not.
Trappist beer can be magical. There is a legend surrounding it that makes it seem bigger than life. The beers are in demand, and, with one exception, available at most high end beer stores. They are for the most part based on styles that define Abbey beers, Dubbel and Tripel. Indeed the big difference between Trappist and Abbey beers is merely where they are brewed and under whose supervision. Abbey beers which name a particular Abbey typically are brewed by lay people with some sort of licensing agreement with the Abbey. In many cases they were originally brewed in the Abbey by the monks but eventually the job was turned over to others. In order to be considered a Trappist beer, and thereby worthy of the designation, Authentic Trappist Product, the beer must meet three criteria. The beer must be produced within the walls of the Abbey by or under control of Trappist monks; the brewery, the choices of brewing, and the commercial orientations must obviously depend on the monastic community; and finally,the economic purpose of the brewery must be directed toward assistance and not toward financial profit.
The Trappist order originated in the Cistercian monastery of La Trappe, France. Various Cistercian congregations existed for many years, and by 1664 the Abbot of La Trappe felt that the Cistercians were becoming too liberal. He introduced strict new rules in the abbey and the Strict Observance was born. Since this time, many
of the rules have been relaxed. However, a fundamental tenet, that monasteries should be self-supporting, is still maintained by these groups.
Monastery brewhouses, from different religious orders, existed all over Europe, since the Middle Ages. From the very beginning, beer was brewed in French Cistercian monasteries following the Strict Observance. For example, the monastery of La Trappe in Soligny, already had its own brewery in 1685. Breweries were only later introduced in monasteries of other countries, following the extension of the Trappist order from France to the rest of Europe. The Trappists, like many other religious people, originally brewed beer as to feed the community, in a perspective of self-sufficiency. Nowadays, Trappist breweries also brew beer to fund their works and for good causes. Many of the Trappist monasteries and breweries were destroyed during the French Revolution and the World Wars. Among the monastic breweries, the Trappists were certainly the most active brewers: in the last 300 years, there were at least nine Trappist breweries in France, six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, one in Germany, one in Austria, one in Bosnia and possibly other countries.
Today there are just seven, six in Belgium and one in The Netherlands. These breweries, however, continue to be a mecca of sorts for the beer faithful and any beer lover is sure to seek out an opportunity to see at least one of them if they ever have the opportunity. They do this even though a visit often means just viewing the outside of the monastery and having one of their beers in a nearby bar.
Earlier I had noted only two styles of Trappist produced beers. In reality there are more. Most Trappist breweries offer a Patersbier, or Fathers’ Beer that is only available within the monastery. These beers are low in alcohol and often consumed by the monks for festive occasions. There are also Enkel or single beers. These beers are no longer produced under that name although some breweries do make a blond ale that would fill this role. These beers form the basic recipe for the bigger beers produced by the monastery and could also be the Patersbier. They are typically a table beer and may be served with most meals within the monastery.
Dubbel (or Double) is the next step up the ladder and virtually all of the Trappist breweries produce this style. It is usually a dark rich beer with sweetness from both the
roasted malts used to produce the color as well as a usual addition of candy sugar which provides some additional fermentables but typically remains behind to provide the sweetness. Dubbels usually are in the 6-8 percent ABV range.Tripels (Triple) are the other popular Trappist beer. At 8-11 percent ABV they can be quite adventurous to drink, even more so because the alcohol is not particularly noticeable during consumption. Golden in color and with a nice spiciness that comes from the yeast acting on the barley (and sometimes wheat and oats), these beers are a pleasure to drink. One other style, Quadrupel, is sometimes thought of as a Trappist style, but in reality, only La Trappe produces this style under this name and it is considered more of an Abbey style than a Trappist. Several of the breweries do produce a higher ABV product that can meets the general description of a Quad but no others name it as such.
Chimay
The Chimay brewery is a Belgian brewery founded inside Scourmont Abbey in the
Belgian town of Chimay in 1862. The brewery produces the most widely distributed beers of any Trappist brand, as well as a Patersbier solely for the monks. Chimay Rouge (Red) is 7% abv. Served in the 750 ml cork and cage bottle, it is known as Première. It is a dark brown colour and has a sweet, fruity aroma. ChimayBleue (Blue) comes in at 9% abv and is a darker ale. When it is in the 750 ml cork and cage bottle, it is known as Grande Réserve. This copper-brown beer has a creamy head and a slightly bitter taste. Considered to be the “classic” Chimay ale, it exhibits a considerable depth of fruity, peppery character. It will also age up to ten years in a cellar. Chimay Blanche (White), or Chimay Triple, 8% abv golden tripel. In the 750 ml bottle, it is known as Cinq Cents. This crisp beer bears a light orange colour, and is the most hopped and driest of the three. A fourth, Patersbier known as ChimayDoree is golden in color and much sought after by Chimay fans as it almost never leaves the monastery.
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Westmalle Breweryis a Belgian Trappist brewery located in the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle. They produces three beers although only two are widely known. The brewery produces three beers. WestmalleDubbel is a 7% abvDubbel. WestmalleTripel is a 9.5% abvtripel, was first brewed in 1934 and the recipe has not changed since 1956. It is made with pale candy sugar and has a very pale colour produced from a mash of light pilsener malts. StyrianGoldings hops are used along with some German varieties and the classic Saazpilsener hop. After a long secondary fermentation WestmalleTripel is bottled with a dose of sugar and yeast. Westmalle Extra is a 5% abv beer with limited availability, the Patersbier we spoke of earlier. Legend has it that the choice of three types of beers was based on the Holy Trinity.
Orval
Here’s where things take a slight turn. Orval Brewery is located within the walls of the Abbaye Notre-Dame d’Orval in the Gaume region of Belgium. The brewery produces two beers, which are marketed as trappist beer, Orval and Petite Orval. Orval is not your typical Trappist beer. The beer has a complex and unusual flavor (slightly tart) and aroma produced by a unique strain of yeast. The beer is light in color, slightly cloudy, and has a large, foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, spice, and many other earthy components. Petite Orval is a 3.5% abv, beer brewed only for the monks (Patersbier). Although not generally available for sale, it can be purchased in the monastery itself or the café near the monastery.
Rochefort
The brewery is located inside the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy, near the town of Rochefort, and has been brewing beer since 1595. There are approximately 15 monks resident at the monastery. The monks are very secretive about the brewing process and the brewery is not open to the public, therefore much of the information publicly known about the brewery comes from only a few sources. They produce three beers. Rochefort 6 (red cap) with an ABV of 7.5%. It has a reddish color, very consistent
texture with a slightly spicy aroma and an intense taste of caramel, fruit, and hints of raisins. It is only brewed about once per year, representing approximately 1% of total beer production, thus is quite difficult to obtain.Rochefort 8 (green cap) is a brown beer at 9.2% ABV. It is yellowish-brown color, with a more pronounced aroma, more fruits and a slight amount of sweetness. This variety constitutes the largest proportion of production.Rochefort 10 (blue cap) has an ABV of 11.3%. Reddish-brown color, with a very compact head and an aroma of figs, feels like honey in the mouth. The alcohol profile is a major component in the flavor of this rich ale. It is very similar to 6 and 8, but has much more of everything.
Achel
The history of the brewery goes back to 1648, when Dutch monks built a chapel in Achel. The chapel became an abbey in 1686, but was destroyed during the period of the French Revolution. In 1844, the ruins were rebuilt by monks from Westmalle, and various farming activities began. The first beer to be brewed on the site was the Patersvaatje in 1852, and 19 years later in 1871, the site became a Trappist monastery, with beer brewing a regular activity.In 1914 during World War I, the monks left the abbey due to German occupation. The Germans dismantled the brewery in 1917 to salvage the approximately 700 kg of copper. In 1998
the monks decided to begin brewing again. Monks from the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle and Rochefort Abbey assisted in the building of the new brewery.In 2001, the brewery released the Achel 8° beers, the first real commercial release. They make five beers The Achel 5° in both a blond and brown, Achel8° in both blond and brown, and finally Achel Extra which is brown in color and is 9.5 percent ABV.
La Trappe
La Trappe is a Dutch Trappist brewery founded in 1884 within the walls of the abbey OnzeLieveVrouw van Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschotnear Tilburg. Due to some trademark concerns in the United States
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they were sold under the name of the abbey for a long time. They have only recently started selling under the name La Trappe. They make a large variety of beers and really stretch out beyond the traditional styles. Of course they make a blond, dubbel and trippel which are spectacular. But, they also make a Trappist Wit, a Belgian wheat beer produced inside the abbey, as well as a Quadrupel and a Bock. Perhaps the most interesting is the Isid’or produced in the style of the very first beer made at the abbey and named after their first brewmaster.
Westvleteren
Considered the Holy Grail amongst many beer lovers. Westvleteren is available to purchase only at the monastery and the small café across the street. There is a thriving grey market business in the product and a single bottle of the 12 can go for forty dollars. The only way to acquire the beer in a strictly legal manner is to phone the
brewery for an appointment several weeks in advance, then arrive at the brewery where one of the brothers will check your name, provide you with two cases of whichever beer is available at the time, and have you sign a pledge not to re-sell the product. Tourists will frequently stop at In De Vrede café across the street to enjoy a couple of Westvleteren beers and perhaps some of the cheese also made by the monks. The three beers produced are the Blond, 8 or Extra, and the 12 or ABT. The 12 is the most sought after, frequently appearing on RateBeer and Beer Advocate as the best beer in the world.
There you have it, a look at Trappist beers in another far too long article. Well you can look at some pretty pictures as well. Until next time…
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Hello again craft beer lovers. Today let’s chat about BRUX Domesticated Wild Ale, a new collaborative effort between Sierra Nevada and Russian River Brewing, both in California. A “wild ale” of sorts, BRUX is a beer made to age, change and evolve over time. The brewers refer to it as wild because they add a touch of Brettanomyces, a wild bacteria known for causing funky, farmy flavours to the beer during its bottle conditioning phase.
I must say they were spot on with regards to the funk. You immediately taste tropical fruit, fresh cut grass and horse blanket as the beer first falls onto your palate and then a spiced sensation that settles into a dry finish as you swallow. Dark Golden in colour, the head doesn’t last long and there is a slightly oily resinous feel on the back of your tongue a minute or so after that first sip. I know dry and oily don’t usually fall together in the same description but this isn’t your average everyday brew.
As stated earlier this beer was made to age and I’m quite curios to see how it changes over time. Isn’t it interesting how beer is now brewed with aging in mind much a like fine wine? My guess is the “Brett” will begin to cause a tangy character good for balancing the farmy attributes and make for more robust complexities.
Great food pairings include braised lamb shanks with mint sauce, or a medium hot chicken tikka masala with garlic Nan bread and a cooling yogurt sauce. Good proper English comfort food!
As always, please stay tuned as every week I bring some little morsel of love form the beer world at large. Please send ant questions or comments to [email protected] and don’t stop that lovin feelin! Cheers.
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Compound Grill7000 E. Mayo Blvd.Phoenix, 85054Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, Bear Republic Racer 5, Grand Canyon Pilsner
Copper Blues50 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenixAsk for: Papago Orange Blossom, SanTan Hefeweizen, Leinenkugel Honey Weiss
Delux3146 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85016Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Tripel Karmeliet, Moose Drool
The Garage Restaurant and Bar, 1534 E. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix 85014. Ask For: Stiegl Lager, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber.
George and Dragon4240 North Central AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85012-1812Ask For: Fat Tire, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Grand Canyon Pilsner
Hazelwoods 1st Place3226 East Indian SchoolPhoenix, AZ 85018Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer
Lost Leaf Gallery914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004Ask for: Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Abita Purple Haze
Mad Chef Gastro Pub3921 E. Chandler Blvd.Ahwatukee, 85044Ask for: Green Flash West Coast IPA, Oskar Blues G’Knight, SanTan Devil’s Ale
Magnums731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12
Main Ingredient Ale House2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006Ask for: Anderson Valley Boont Amber, Oskar Blues G’Knight, Sonoran Inebriator
Moto6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016Ask for: Left Hand Sawtooth Nitro, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Epicenter
O.H.S.O4900 E. Indian School RoadPhoenix, AZ Ask for: Grand Canyon Raspberry Wheat, Thunder Canyon Good Vi-brations IPA, Papago Coconut Joe
Roosevelt Tavern816 N. 3rd StreetPhoenix, 85004Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Por-ter, Anderson Valley Boont Amber
Sandstone Café4959 W. Ray RdChandler 85226Ask for: Alaskan Amber, Bridgeport Hop Czar, SanTan Seasonals
Sun Up Brewery322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85012Ask for: Trooper IPA, Armadillo Red, Light Rail Cream Ale
The Yard House21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill3647 E. Indian School Rd.Phoenix, 85018Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Am-ber, New Belgium 1554 TEMPE
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Boulders on Broadway530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, New Belium Ranger IPA, Lost Coast Great White
Flanny’s Bar & Grill1805 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, 85284Ask For: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Green Flash Hop Head Red, SanTan Seasonals
Four Peaks Brewery1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Gordon Biersch420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281Ask for: Golden Export, Hefewei-zen, Czech Pilsner
Macayo’s Depot Cantina300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale
Mellow Mushroom740 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281-3629Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Big Sky Moose Drool
Taste of Tops403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber
Tavern on Mill404 s Mill AveTempe, 85281Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Green Flash West Coat IPA
Thirsty Lion2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Marketplace Tempe, AZ 85281Ask for: Fat Tire, Alaskan Amber, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale
Yucca Tap Room29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Polestar Pils
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Gordon Biersch6915 N. 95th Ave.Glendale 85305Ask for: Golden Export, Hefewei-zen, Czech Pilsner
Ground Control14140 W. Indian School Rd.Goodyear, 85338Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12
Mellow Mushroom2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator
Old Chicago5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308Ask for: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, New Belgium 1554, SKA Pinstripe Red
Original Wineburger6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015Ask for: Thunder Canyon Deep Can-yon Amber, Bridgeport Seasonals, Big Sky IPA
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Rock Bottom Brewery7640 W. Bell Rd. Glendale 85308Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, Tripel Karmeliet
Thunderbird Roadhouse 3549 W. Thunderbird Road Phoenix 85053 Ask For: New Belgium Abbey, Ranger IPA, SanTan Hefeweizen, Left hand Nitro Milk Stout
SCOTTSDALE and NORTH VALLEY AZ Wine Company 2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257Ask for: Any of our fine craft beers. Blue 32 Sports Grill7923 North Scottsdale RdScottsdale AZ, 85253Papago Orange Blossom/Sun Up Trooper IPA/Moose Drool Cave Creek Tap Haus6900 east cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331Ask for: Krombacher Pils, Lost Coast Great White, SunUp Trooper IPA
Chop & Wok7136 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85254Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Lost Coast Great White, Papago Orange Blossom
Culinary Dropout7135 E. CamelbackScottsdale, 85251Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Abita Purple Haze, Breckenridge Ava-lanche Amber
Dos Juevos Cantina7633 E Indian School RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251Blue Moon, PBR, Mudshark Scor-pion & Desert Magic, Woodchuck
Four Peaks Brewery15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Goldie’s Sports Cafe10135 E. Via LindaScottsdale, 85258Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Am-ber, New Belgium Seasonals, New Belgium 1554
Gordon Biersch18545 N. Allied Way Scottsdale 85054Ask for: Golden Export, Hefewei-zen, Czech Pilsner
Papago Brewing Company7107 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale 85251Ask for: Orange Blossom, Hopago IPA, El Robusto Porter
Rock Bottom Brewery8668 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale 85260
Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5
TT Roadhouse2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251Ask for: Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA, Moose Drool, San Tan Devils Ale Upper Deck4224 N. Craftsman Court Scottsdale 85251Ask for: Blue Moon, Bell’s Oberon, Fat Tire
ZIPPS Sports Grill14148 N. 100th St.Scottsdale, 85259Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Am-ber, New Belgium 1554
ZIPPS Sports Grill8380 E. Via De VenturaScottsdale, 85258Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber
ZIPPS Sports Grill6501 E. Greenway PkwyScottsdale 85254Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber
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The Hungry Monk1760 W. Chandler BlvdChandler, 85224Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, The Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Ballast Point Sculpin
Gordon Biersch2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296Ask for: Golden Export, Hefewei-zen, Czech Pilsner
Iguana Macks1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, SanTan Devil’s Ale
Irish Republic58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225Ask for: Irish Republic Amber, Sleepy Dog Red Rover, KilKenny’s Irish Cream Ale
BoomBozz Tap House1026 E. Gilbert RoadGilbert AZAsk for: SanTan Devil’s Ale, Bell’s Oberon, Pyramid Hefeweizen
Old Chicago1656 S. Alma School Rd.Mesa, 85210Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog Old Chicago6821 E. Superstition Springs BlvdMesa 85209Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, SanTan Hopshock
Old Chicago 135 W. Ocotillo Rd.Chandler, 85248Ask for: Fat Tire, Lost Coast Great White, Oskar Blues Old Chub
Public House Garage4855 East Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044-3308Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Papago Oragne Blossom
San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos PlazaChandler,85225Ask for:Sun Spot Gold, Devils Ale, Hopshock
Sun Devil Liquors Cellar235 N. Country Club DriveMesa, 85201Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Ander-son Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi
ZIPPS Sports Grill3950 W. Ray RdChandler, 85226Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber
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Big Head Todd & The Monsters travel this summer with the Barenaked Ladies’ “Last Summer on Earth” tour, along with Blues Traveler and Cracker. They will be hitting Phoenix on Wednesday July 25th at the Comerica Theatre (400 W. Washington St.) Tickets and additional info available at www.lastsummeronearth.com or www.livenation.com.
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Hot Tuna, featuring founding members Jorma Kaukonen Jack Casady (Rock and Roll Hall of Famers as members of Jefferson Airplane), will perform live at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Theater (1 East Main St.) on Wednesday, July 25th. Tickets can be purchased at www.dannyzeliskopresents.com, www.mesaartscenter.com, or by phone (480-644-6500).
Slipknot is releasing their latest effort Antennas to Hell on July 24th; a “best of” collection documenting its inimitable career. The album is scheduled to be released while the band is spending its summer as the main attraction of the 2012 edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, as well as curating and headlining the inaugural year of their very own festival, Knotfest. This summer’s Mayhem and Knotfest outings celebrate the band and the life of late bassist Paul Gray, and will serve as ‘the end of the beginning’ for Slipknot – this summer’s performances will be the fan’s last chance to see them as they are now. Of course the band will continue- but just as inevitable with Slipknot, is the fact that the band will evolve - and the future is unwritten. Antennas to Hell serves as a companion to that celebration. The two-disc version of Antennas to Hell includes a bonus live CD that captures the band’s 2009 performance at the legendary Download Festival in the U.K. The live disc showcases the band playing a set of career spanning classics in front of 80,000 rabid fans. The journey from - “(sic)” - track 1 on their self-titled debut - to “Snuff” - the haunting No. 1 rock track from 2008’s All Hope Is Gone - proves that. The album features fan favorites, live classics and well-known radio hits.
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ThursdayAhwatukeeCK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Nineball. www.ckgrill.com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncor-ral.com
Cave CreekBuffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.haroldscorral.com
MesaGoat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: Roadhouse w/ Toolshed & Friends. www.goatheadsa-loon.com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: James Parks. www.tobysmesa.com
PhoenixBlue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Gravedad. www.bluemartinilounge.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www.charshas-theblues.com
Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: The Instant Classics. www.copperblueslive.com
Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Petty Thieves. www.joesgrotto.com
Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Bar-beque Band.
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Twin Peaks and Mono-phonic Hillside. www.thetrunkspace.com
TempeCanteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Mindy Harris Band (District Stage). www.tempemarketplace.com
Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Echo Cloud w/ End of the Ocean, Ghostberry, Flamingo and Tree Riot. www.tempetavern.com
Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com
FridayAhwatukeeCK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: The Dickensons. www.ckgrill.com
Apache JunctionJake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Side Wayz. www.jakes-o-mine.com
WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Strangeland. what-thehellbarandgrill.com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncor-ral.com
Cave CreekBuffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Zimis. www.cocomojoes.com
ChandlerJersey D’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Basket Ball Jones. www.jerseystavern.com
FlorenceMoonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com
Fountain HillsJazz in the Hills / The Fire Side Grill/Holiday Inn (480) 816-8806, 12800 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Cleve Huff/Clevetet. 7:30-9:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info
GlendaleDonna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Thursday Night Asteroid and The Pleasure Victims. www.don-najeanslibations.com
MesaGoat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: Against the Natural, Collective Cohesion, DJ Bobz-illa, Arbi-trary Ashes, Othawords, KPMicroDust, Bent Self and Deadly Sunsets. www.goatheadsaloon.com
Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: The Meat Department Farewell Show w/ Smoky Mountain Skullbusters, Pinky Tuscaderos, Unem-ployment Party and Bomb Threat. www.thehollywoodalley.com
O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: The Band 1967. www.okelleysbar.com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: A Boy Named Sioux. www.tobysmesa.com
PhoenixBlue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: The Instant Classics
and Frank Mendez. www.bluemartini-lounge.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www.charsh-astheblues.com
Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jef-ferson St.: Nineball. www.copperblueslive.com
Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: The Jeff Hunt Band (District Stage) and Leah & Stephanie (AMC Foun-tain). www.shopdesertridge.com
Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com
Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Duplexer, Domo and Christo-pher Carr. www.icehousetavernphx.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Just the Silence and No Regrets. www.joesgrotto.com
Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Ghost 211. www.steelhorsesaloon.com
Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs.
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The Echo Bombs and Mira Loma. www.thetrunkspace.com
ScottsdalePranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Ronnie Glover and Trio Rio. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com
The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: Nameless Prophets and Dirty Lingo. www.theroxyaz.com
TempeTempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Shawn Johnson & the Foundation (District Stage) and Luke Niccoli (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com
Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Pride Through Strife, Native Vibes and special guests. www.tempetavern.com
SaturdayAhwatukeeCK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Pete and the Shortcummings. www.ckgrill.com
Apache JunctionJake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Side Wayz. www.jakes-o-mine.com
WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Strangeland. what-thehellbarandgrill.com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright &
High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncor-ral.com
Cave CreekBuffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Signature. www.cocomojoes.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: The Crown Kings. www.haroldscorral.com
ChandlerJersey D’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Zimis. www.jerseystavern.com
FlorenceMoonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com
GlendaleDonna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Daze in Between. www.donnajeanslibations.com
MesaGoat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: Grove Street, Fatal Malady, Redgate, Echofuzz and Reverend Red. www.goatheadsaloon.com
Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Companeros, Cockswain and 88 MPH. www.thehollywoodalley.com
O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Gua-dalupe Rd.: League of Forgotten Saints. www.okelleysbar.com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: A Boy Named Sioux. www.tobysmesa.com
PhoenixBlue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: The Instant Classics. www.bluemartinilounge.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Essence w/ Tanya T and Brandon Bailey. www.charshastheblues.com
Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Easton Ashe. www.cop-perblueslive.com
Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Ta-tum Blvd.: Hello Swindon (District Stage) and Tera Crisalida (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com
Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Terra Firma. www.icehouse-tavernphx.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: 98 KUPD presents Redline Chem-istry, Otherwise, John Holmberg’s Under Cover Band, Star of Blvd, Cruz, Latency and Tommy Gibbons. www.joesgrotto.com
Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Ghost 211. www.
steelhorsesaloon.com
TempeFlanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Sonoran Night and 36 Cents and a Dream. www.flannys.com
Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Ava Luna and Roar. www.thesailinn.com
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers (District Stage) and Lawrence Zubia (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com
Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Clawhammer Abortion, Lago, Vehemence, Isolation in Infamy and Cave Dwellers. www.tempetavern.com
Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of South-ern and Mill): Unstable Youth and Manioz Zuizaz. www.yuccatap.com
Open Mic EventsSundaysTempe Tavern: 8pm(602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe. www.tempetavern.com
Aunt Chilada’s: 9pm(602) 944-1286, 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix. www.auntchiladas.com
TuesdaysWest Side Les’: 9pm-1am(623) 939-8270, 6618 W. Olive Ave., Glendale.
WednesdaysBig Fish Pub(480) 449-3474, 1954 E. University Dr., Tempe. www.azbigfish.com
Concert VenuesAshley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Phoenix:August 6th: Iron Maiden and Coheed and Cambriawww.livenation.com
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (480) 325-6700, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa:July 20th: Buddy & Elvis – A Tribute to Buddy Holly & Elvis PresleyJuly 21st: Strait CountryJuly 25th: ‘56July 27th: Fourever Tops – A Motown Tribute to the Temptations and the Four TopsJuly 28th: Take It To The Limit – The Ulti-mate Eagles Tributewww.broadwaypalmwest.com
Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix:July 21st: El KomanderJuly 22nd: Willie Nelson & Familywww.celebritytheatre.com
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Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800-722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson:July 19th: Harry and the PottersJuly 20th: Chronicles hosted by Black OneJuly 21st: ShowYouSuck w/ Cash Lansky and The Ken-nedysJuly 27th: oOoOO w/ YusJuly 28th: Benefit Show for Pan Left: Giant SandJuly 29th: The Coathangers w/ Jaill and Lenguas Largaswww.hotelcongress.com/club
Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe:July 21st: Talib KweliJuly 27th: Authority ZeroJuly 28th: Battle of the Bands FInalswww.clubredrocks.com
Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix:(Formerly Dodge Theatre)July 25th: Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Crackerwww.livenation.com
Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix:July 19th: The Henry Clay PeopleJuly 20th: Kongos “Lunatic” Album ReleaseJuly 21st: Trevor HallJuly 22nd: What Laura SaysJuly 23rd: Courtney Marie AndrewsJuly 24th: The Dirty Dozen Brass BandJuly 25th: Melvin Seals & JGBJuly 26th: Thirsty Thursday benefit show for CassJuly 27th: Gabriel Sullivan & Taraf deTucson: Gypsy and Cumbia Dance Night and Brian LopezJuly 28th: oOoOOJuly 29th: What Laura SaysJuly 30th: The MynabirdsJuly 31st: MeWithoutYouwww.crescentphx.com
Fox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson:August 7th: Weird Al Yankovicwww.foxtucsontheatre.org
Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale:July 27th: American Idol Live! Tourwww.jobingarena.com
Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: July 19th: Joe MyersJuly 20th: Sunorus and Un Dia En OctubreJuly 21st: SweetbleedersJuly 22nd: CosmosJuly 30th: Black Bear Ensemblewww.thelostleaf.org
Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe:July 19th: Pepper, The VeraGroove and Kava KreationJuly 27th: Allstar Weekend, Honor Society and NamesakeJuly 29th: Demon Hunter, Bleeding Through, Cancer Bats, The Plot In You and Willowswww.luckymanonline.com
Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale:July 20th: Mister Loveless, Black Bottom Lighters, Sono Vero and Seconds to BreatheJuly 21st: In It For Storms and Rock LobsterJuly 22nd: MetalheadJuly 25th: This CenturyJuly 26th: The Contortionist w/ Jeff LoomisJuly 27th: Man Made Machine and Perfect DilemmaJuly 28th: Jefferson Starship and The Grateful Deadmaus ExperimentJuly 29th: Metalheadwww.martiniranchaz.net
Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, 263 N. Center St., Mesa:August 28th: 311 and Slightly Stoopidwww.mesaamp.com
Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa:July 21st: Master’s Music Academy: Promenade Through TimeJuly 25th: Acoustic Hot TunaAugust 1st: Earth, Wind & Firewww.mesaartscenter.com
MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix:July 14th: Stephane WrembelJuly 15th: Michael KaeshammerJuly 25th: Leipzig String QuartetJuly 27th: Luisa MaitaJuly 29th: Ravi Coltranewww.themim.org
Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff:July 19th: GoatwhoreJuly 20th: Reverend Horton Heat w/ The Supersuckers & the Goddamn GallowsJuly 26th: Hot Tuna (acoustic)July 28th: Nyikchole’s Out Of Control Benefit Show w/ Calabrese and F-Holeswww.orpheumpresents.com
Plush (520) 798-1298, 340 E. 6th St., Tucson:July 19th: The Dan Dan NoodlesJuly 20th: Copper & Congress w/ Ferrodyne (9:45pm)July 20th: The Tangelos (5:30pm)July 21st: Blind Divine, Stareater and Sleep TriggerJuly 23rd: Colin Sams and His Fortress of Solid DudesJuly 24th: Mason ReedJuly 25th: Nowhere Man & Whiskey Girl and Courtney Marie AndrewsJuly 27th: Yardsale Heart, Passenger & Pilot and FerrodyneJuly 28th: Sons of Fathers and SilverbellJuly 31st: Judith and Holoferneswww.plushtucson.com
Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: July 19th: Jay Allan, Kyle Phelan and Lilly McCalmontJuly 20th: Huney Brown Band featuring Gloria BaileyJuly 21st: Bill Tarsha & the Rocket 88’s w/ Johnny Rapp, Keith Rogers and Bob CorritoreJuly 22nd: Da-Blonde Tandra, Shattered Kennys, Cody Hunt, Ghostberry, iAmJones, Flight of Ideas, Tower of Hananel, The Tanks and Andrew Duncan BrownJuly 23rd: Celebrity Blues Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & the Rocket 88’sJuly 24th: Happy Body, Slow Brain, Loyal Wife of the Painted Choir and Dead WildlifeJuly 25th: El Camino Royales, Jamie Waldron and Trio LocoJuly 26th: Giant Sand, Where Dead Voices Gather and Lonna KelleyJuly 27th: Bad News Blues BandJuly 28th: (Prime time show) Cold Shott & the Hurricane HornsJuly 28th: (Early show) Big Nick & the Gila MonstersJuly 29th: Sons of Fathers and Run Boy RunJuly 30th: Rose’s Pawn ShopJuly 31st: Daxx Riggswww.rhythmroom.com
Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson:July 21st: Reverend Horton HeatJuly 22nd: Scream It Like You Mean It 2012: Day 1July 23rd: Scream It Like You Mean It 2012: Day 2July 24th: Melvin Seals & The JGBJuly 26th: Kaskade – Freaks of Nature Tourwww.rialtotheatre.com
The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave., Tucson:July 18th: Millionaires, Guijarro, Nathan Ryan, Broken Arcade and Sneaky JayJuly 19th: Attaloss, Blow Up the Sky and We Will Become AstronautsJuly 21st: American Android, Stands With Fist and Dis-ciples of PrimeJuly 27th: Convalescence, Fenom, The Endless Obsession, Headrust, Modern Feedback, Saalythic, Sink the Titanic, INDU, Searching for Reason and Escape the ParadoxJuly 28th: Black Heart Revivalwww.rocktucson.com
Rocky Point Cantina (480) 968-7879, 1001 E. 8th St., Tempe:July 28th: The Ying Yang Twinswww.rockypointcantina.com
Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson:July 27th: Boom Chick (NY)July 28th: Ava Luna (NY)http://solarculture.org
The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale:July 19th: Chuck TenderloinJuly 20th: Japhy’s Descent, The Woodworks, Sasquanaut, Page the Village Idiot and CompanerosJuly 22nd: Warpath Assassins, Better Left Unsaid, Inked Corpse and Oak and StoneJuly 23rd: Something Like SeductionJuly 24th: New York Rifles, Tin Type, The Oxford Coma and Japanese LargeJuly 26th: Boom Chick, Bad Lucy, Horse Head and The VerticolorsJuly 27th: Justin Stewart and Rose Colored EyesJuly 29th: Bree Cole, Shane Hunt, Deeper Than the Ocean, The Dan Dan Noodles and Carol Pacey and the Honey ShakersJuly 30th: Abigail Williams, Lusitania and Sovereignmyspace.com/theroguebar
Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: July 19th: Cobra SkillsJuly 20th: PlaceholderJuly 21st: Citizen TurnoverJuly 22nd: War of Ages and Bane TerrorJuly 25th: Signals MidwestJuly 26th: Michale GravesJuly 28th: Drew’s Crew Benefit Showwww.niletheater.com
U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix:July 20th: Vicente Fernandezwww.usairwayscenter.com
Venue of Scottsdale (480) 945-5551, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale: July 23rd: Summer Slaughter Tour 2012 w/ Cannibal Corpse, Between the Buried and Me, The Faceless, Veil of Maya, Job For a Cowboy, Goatwhore, Exhumed, Cerebral Bore and Vivicidewww.thevenuescottsdale.com
Wednesday 8 p.m. , America’s Got Talent Four
acts move on to the top 24. (N Same-day Tape) (S) (HD)
Thursday 6 p.m. VH1 100 Greatest Artists of
All Time Artists 20-1. (S) 9 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
(S) (HD)
Friday 7 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
(S) (HD) 8 p.m. ( Homecoming: The Kansas
City Symphony Presents Joyce Di-Donato — PBS Arts Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to her home-town to perform with the Kansas City Symphony. (N) (S) (HD)
Saturday 7 p.m. ( The Lawrence Welk Show
Songs include “Of Thee I Sing,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “The Man I Love.”
11 p.m. ( Austin City Limits Country singer Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel. (S) (HD)
Sunday 8 p.m. , America’s Got Talent
Twelve of the top 48 acts perform. (S) (HD)
Monday 7 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
(S) (HD) 8 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
(N) (S) (HD)10 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
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Tuesday 7 p.m. , America’s Got Talent
Twelve of the top 48 acts perform. (N Same-day Tape) (S) (HD)VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (S) (HD)
MUSIC ON TV
“Homecoming: The Kansas City Symphony Presents
Joyce DiDonato” airs Friday on PBS.
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Thursday, July 19thNINE BALL
Friday, July 20thTHE DICKENSONS
Saturday, July 21st PETE & THE
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Brian Setzer brings his Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza Tour to the intimate Celebrity Theatre at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18th. Tickets ($60 and $75) go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20th at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Get ready for big-brass pizzazz, jump-blues boogie and some of the best rockabilly currently being performed when three-time Grammy Award winner Brian Setzer and his 18-piece orchestra take the stage. Known as a “Musician’s Musician,” Setzer is credited with consistently taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the ‘80’s and swing in the ‘90’s).
The singer-guitarist first rose to prominence in the early ‘80s as the frontman for rockabilly revivalists the Stray Cats. The group scored several chart-topping hits before disbanding. He then formed the swing-reviving Brian Setzer Orchestra in the early ’90s, and the group made its record debut in 1994. Setzer became an unlikely commercial force again toward the dawn of the millennium, when the rock climate of the late ‘90s allowed for a spirited retro-swing revival. The fad did little to expand jazz’s hardcore audience, but Setzer’s band gained some momentum that would help it remain economically viable through the 2000s. If that wasn’t enough, Setzer took it upon himself to transform into the Jack Frost of jump guitar for the holiday season, spreading swingin’ yuletide cheer to only the coolest cats. The result: three best-selling holiday albums (Boogie Woogie Christmas, Dig That Crazy Christmas, Christmas Rocks!: The Best Of Collection) and an annual Christmas tour that
has certainly become the most exciting annual rockin’ Christmas event on the planet.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located just 4 blocks south of the 202 freeway, at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.
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Moving forward, we continue with a closer look at ten of the most dangerous stunts ever successfully performed in the history of man-kind by the bravest and most daring of men. Or perhaps, individuals missing a chromosome or two, with too much time on their hands. We’ll leave that up to you. One must ask themselves however, if the tables were turned, would you have the
“marbles” to set out to conquer any one of these death-defying, hair-standing, jaw-dropping feats?
#2 Harry Houdini – Chinese Water Torture Cell
Harry Houdini is regarded by many as the greatest magician to have ever lived. Yet, technically, he wasn’t really a magician but more of an expert escapologist and stunt performer. The fact that he was one of the first men to do what he did, people claimed his stunts were magic. Many of his stunts could have featured in this list because they were all so original: the Milk Can, the suspended straightjacket escape, being buried alive. However, the one that features is the Chinese Water Torture Cell. After the Milk Can, Houdini gained a large number of imitators. So, to outdo them and prove that he really was the king of escapology, he introduced this one. His feet were locked in stocks as he hung upside down and was lowered into a tank filled with water. Take that imitators!
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Q: What athletic mentality is best for prevailing in this week’s big finale at the american Mount Midoriyama obstacle course at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas?
a: On this course, you have to have an incredible degree of adaptability, that kind of “dude” mentality, because you don’t know what the obstacles are going to be. Even if you watch competitors from the side, it’s different for you. And these guys are under time pressure. How quickly can you make a judgment, then stick to that execution, and how good is that judgment?
Jonny MoseleyOf ‘aMerican ninJa WarriOr’ On nBC
Media Link: “Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer’s
Stone” airs Tuesday on
Cinemax.More than seven months have passed since
the release of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” and as promised, downloadable content has arrived. The epic role-playing adventure from Bethesda Softworks stole hours from gamers’ lives as they slashed and shot dragons, giants and the undead across a gorgeous and perfectly crafted world. Now the adventures continue with “Dawnguard,” and with it comes a bevy of goodies that fans are sure to adore.
As with most add-ons, “Dawnguard” comes with plenty of additional content, including
new weapons, armor, spells and shouts that will help evolve your character and make you a little more threatening as you stand against the dragons. Along with an increased number of abilities, players will also find an increased number of creatures, including vampires, gargoyles and death hounds. The greatest addition in the downloadable content is the all-new and playable Vampire Lords, fearsome creatures that float across the landscape, turn into bats and levitate enemies while draining the life from their bodies.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – DawnguardXBLA/1,600 Microsoft Points/Available Now
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