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Feed Your Dreams Exhibition DinnerMon. Aug 20 at 6 PM Join Beckett’s Table for an exciting evening as the team presents the first annual Feed Your Dreams Exhibition Dinner - a presentation from six Valley innovators all vying for a piece of a $27,000 prize package aimed at funding Arizona’s next big idea in food and science. Support your favorite idea by voting live for the “Innovation Ovation” award during the event and don’t miss the announcements of the Grand Prize and People’s Choice winners, as well!

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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.

‘The Awakening’

Rebecca Hall plays an author in 1921 London who is approached by a teacher (Dominic West) to investigate the recent death of a student at his all-boys boarding school and finds her reliance on science to be insufficient to explain the strange phenomenon going on around her. (R – 107 minutes)

Stan: “Admittedly, my ‘guilty pleasure’ genre is ‘B’ sci-fi films and frequently my TV sits on the SyFy Channel on a ‘B’ sci-fi/horror/thriller movie. This view of the genre from our British counterpart [which I’ve always enjoyed in the genre] and a ‘grandiose’ effort with a period film setting, the story from writer/director Nick Murphy for his feature film debut, down plays the usual ‘bump-scares’ of the genre and up plays the psychologically implied drama, and

yes, I had to know how it ends which is a key factor to the genre.” Grade: C

Joseph: “‘The Awakening’ has more atmosphere and emotional depth than most horror flicks. Unfortunately, it also has more downtime, resulting in a ghost story with less ‘boo’s’ than ‘zzz’s.’ Thanks to its reliance on melodrama as opposed to supernatural scares, writer/director Nick Murphy’s first feature-length film – an import from the UK – will likely appeal to both moviegoers who do not ordinarily see horror flicks as well as fans of the genre. However, about halfway through the story shifts, losing both its believability and its audience’s interest.” Grade: D

‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’

Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg play a couple that met in high school, married young and are now growing apart. They agree to separate, attempting to maintain their friendship while each of them pursues other people. (R – 91 minutes) Stan: “As with the smaller independent films, ‘Celeste and

Jesse Forever’ takes advantage of the aspect of not following the traditional ‘feel good’ romantic comedies of bigger films and grounds the story in the ‘not so perfect world of relationships’. The non-traditional ‘Hollywood ending’ is a welcomed change, just as real life relationships are tenuous at best, and the film reminds us of that one true love that wasn’t meant to be…” Grade: C

Joseph: “‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’ is a decent albeit unbalanced romantic dramedy. After all, from its title, one would anticipate that director Lee Toland Krieger’s movie – which was written by Will McCormack and star Rashida Jones – would afford both leads an equal amount of screen time. And while the journey is enjoyable, too much time is spent with Jones’ Celeste whereas Andy Samberg’s Jesse – the more likeable of the two – draws the short straw, sort of speak.” Grade: C

‘The Expendables 2’*

Old-school mercenaries are reunited when they are enlisted to take on a seemingly simple job. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the mercenaries are compelled to seek revenge in hostile

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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.

Bet You Didn’t Know!

Brad Pitt’s first job was dancing in a chicken suit to attract customers to an El Pollo Loco restaurant on Sunset Blvd!

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territory where the odds are stacked against them. (R – 103 minutes)

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‘Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai’

A samurai arrives at the doorstep of his feudal lord, requesting an honorable death by ritual suicide. The lord threatens him with the tale of a desperate young ronin who made a similar request with ulterior motives, only to meet a grisly end. Undaunted, the samurai tells a story of his own, with an ending no one could see coming. (NR – 126 minutes)

Joseph: “‘Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai’ wields more than most martial arts motion pictures. Granted, the new Japanese-language drama – Takashi Miike’s remake of Masaki Kobayashi’s 1962 cinematic adaptation of Yasuhiko Takiguchi’s novel – has enough keenly choreographed swordplay to satisfy fans of the genre. However, it also has enough metaphorical swordplay – the kind in which words are used as weapons – to appeal to other audiences, as well.” Grade: C

‘Hit and Run’

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell play a young couple that risks it all when they leave their small town life and embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime only to be chased by a federal marshal (Tom Arnold), an ex-boyfriend (Michael Rosenbaum) and a very dangerous criminal (Bradley Cooper). (R – 100 minutes)

Stan: “This co-directed film from director David Palmer and director/star Dax Shepard has the quirkiness of a Quentin Tarantino film with the addition of an assortment of eclectic character portrayals that each of our own ‘off center’ side will latch onto. My two: Bradley Cooper who’s a 180 degree turn from his ‘nice guy’ roles is ‘not to be reckon with dangerous’, and Tom Arnoldwith a similarity to his ‘True Lies’ (1994) character with a lot of ‘over-the-top’ borderline schizophreniaadded for good measure, is a real hoot!” Grade: B

Joseph: “‘Hit & Run’ takes views on an extremely entertaining ride. The new comedy, which was written and co-directed by star Dax Shepard, is packed with action, laughs and recognizable actors – the best of

whom is Tom Arnold, who gives a performance unlike one you have ever seen him achieve before. The exciting chain of events gets more and more eccentric by the minute, making for a very fun film.” Grade: B

‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’

Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton play a couple who cannot wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When a young boy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, the couple learns that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts. (PG – 125 minutes)

Stan: “With a basic premise that asks a lot at the onset, CJ Adams as a mysterious young boy who is ‘suddenly’ a part of a childless couple, and, Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton as the couple who’s heartfelt desire becomes a reality, the performances of these three ‘thespians’ moves the story from its fantasy ‘roots’ to a believable drama that rekindles the joys of parenthood that many of us have been fortunate enough to have experienced.” Grade: B

Joseph: “‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ is a humungously heartfelt fairy tale. Moreover, only Disney could tell a story with such organic emotion – which, let’s face it, is not the easiest task when said story is this farfetched. Needless to say, it takes a little suspension of disbelief to take in this tall tale about what is essentially the epitome of a Cabbage Patch Kid. However, the happiness and high spirits that sprout out of this motion picture are well worth the extra effort.” Grade: B

‘ParaNorman’

Kodi Smit-McPhee voices a misunderstood boy who, able to speak with the dead, takes on zombies, ghosts, and witches and – worst of all – grown-ups to save his town from a centuries old curse and finds his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits. (PG – 93 minutes)

Stan: “Cute in its basic theme of a young boy who is the ‘Ghostbuster’ of his small town, ‘ParaNorman’ is more adult minded with lines from the boy like ‘Don’t make me use the Hummus, its spicy’ as one of his

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Sdefenses [elicited a chuckle from this reviewer], is sure to go over the heads of younger viewers. The voice-work of Kodi Smit-McPhee as the boy captured my attention with more than enough to see it through to the end.” Grade: C+

Joseph: “‘ParaNorman’ is dead on arrival. The new stop-motion animated adventure from Laika Entertainment – the studio responsible for 2009’s grim masterpiece’Coraline’ - is a colossal disappointment, lacking both the unrivaled originality and immeasurable charm of that earlier effort. What we are left with is a tedious fairy tale in which the jokes yield less laughs than they do zombie-like groans.” Grade: D

‘Sparkle’*

Jordin Sparks plays a musical prodigy who struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. She tries to balance being a daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston) and a romance with her manager (Derek Luke) all while starting a dynamic singing group during the Motown-

era. (PG-13 – 120 minutes)

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‘Union Square’

Tammy Blanchard plays a woman who, having rejected her tumultuous family and cut off communication, is almost ready to commit to her longtime fiancé when her sister (Mira Sorvino) surprises her with a visit. Their combustible reunion brings them to unforeseen places, shattering and reconstructing both of their worlds. (R – 80 minutes)

Joseph: “Mira Sorvino’scharacter in ‘Union Square’ would make even Romy White cringe. The new drama from writer/director Nancy Savoca features a pair of protagonists – one of which is portrayed by Sorvino – who are so annoying that they essentially qualify the motion picture as completely and utterly unwatchable. After all, why would anyone root for these characters to work out their differences with one another when they themselves cannot even stand to be in their presence for a mere 80 minutes.” Grade: F

Soundbite Spotlight

The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released in theaters.

Actor/Writer/Co-Director Dax Shepard (‘Hit and Run’)

By Joseph J. Airdo

“I am a gear-head at my core. All of my free time is made up of motor sports endeavors, be them motorcycles or off-road racing or track days. I just love anything with an engine. That is one of my main loves. Obviously, my other well-known love is Kristen Bell. Plus, everyone else in the movie is a close, personal friend of mine so this was really just an excuse for me to get together everything I love for 6 weeks.

“I did not have a stunt double even one time in this movie, which was one of the reasons I made it in the first place. I wanted to go have fun and do the stunts I had seen in movies as a kid. My main inspiration was showing off in my cars. I got to do

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George Clooney sometimes sleeps in the walk-in closet of his LA mansion because all the bedrooms are too light!

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all of that. And those days were just unbelievable. We sometimes had 14 hours of straight driving, going through four sets of tires in a single afternoon. That is about as good as it gets for me. That is nirvana.

“I learned that capturing car chases is a lot harder than I imagined it would be. I thought that the difficult part of a car chase is getting the cars to do what you want them to do. But, in fact, what is really difficult is photographing what they are doing in a way that truly conveys how exciting the stunt itself is. There is much more that goes into mapping out the different shots to keep an action sequence feeling high-energy. That stuff is technically very challenging so I learned a lot during that process.” – Dax Shepard

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‘The Imposter’

A 13-year-old boy disappears without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three and a half years later, he is found alive thousands of miles

away in a village in southern Spain. His family is overjoyed to bring him home but all is not quite as it seems. (R – 91 minutes)

Special Feature

‘The Truth is Out There’, Part 7’

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…

10. No, I can’t give you extra cups. Everything is inventoried at the end of the night.

Brian: “This is the only statement of the total 13 things that’s 100% true! I carry a decent size courtesy cup, as do most theater owners/managers, because those aren’t inventoried. Just ask for a courtesy cup, and if any one just has to have a full size cup they have to pay for it, it is inventoried! That statement is a hundred per cent true. The larger cups are inventoried.”

David: “While it is true they use cups to inventory the number of drinks sold every theatre I have ever been in have courtesy cups they will give you at no charge. They will even fill them with ice and water. When you ask for any extra cup that is what you get. Some theaters (Harkins) have larger courtesy cups than others that come with lids.”

Stan: “I’ve frequently asked for a second water cup when I have a guest with me and have never been refused. And yes, I would guess that items are inventoried but more for replenishing and not to limit customer use.”

‘Readers Digest: 13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You’ by Ilana Strauss. Sources: Movie theater employees in California, Illinois, and Indiana

The conversations continue 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 8’ continues. To read the previous issues in the series visit http://issuu.com/azweekly

GRADES AT A GLANCE Stan Randy Joseph‘The Awakening’ C – D

‘The Bourne Legacy’ B+ B- B‘The Campaign’ C+ B+ C

‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’ C – C‘The Dark Knight Rises’ B+ B C

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‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ B – B‘ParaNorman’ C+ – D

‘The Queen of Versailles’ B+ B C‘Ruby Sparks’ B B B

‘Step Up: Revolution’ B B B‘Total Recall’ B C C

‘Union Square’ – – F‘The Watch’ C D B

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Little by little, one travels far.

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Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.

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If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliché that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that’s his problem. Love and peace are eternal.

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If you love wine then take some time to follow a few bloggers that fit your perspective. Just like wine, you will find some you like, and some you won’t. You have to taste a few… ahem, read a few to find out.

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●● Lawrence Dunham Vineyards: Hear from owners Peggy Fian-daca and Curt Dunham on their unique perspective of owning and running a winery in the Chirica-hua foothills in southeastern Ari-zona and living in Fountain Hills. They have a true love of fine wine and love to share ways you can improve your own wine pleasure. www.lawrencedunhamvineyards.com/blog.html

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By Marlene P. Baumann

You’ve been handed the wine list when dining out. Maybe it’s an evening out with a special person, dinner with a group

of friends, or a high-stakes business dinner. Either way, the wine list can cause anxiety to creep in—even for experienced wine buffs—nobody wants to make a mistake. Some wine lists are excruciating! We’ve all seen wines lists with print so small it takes a magnifying glass orthose so many pages you feel you’re at the library. There is no reason to let the wine list spoil your wonderful evening. It is your spending money and your free time. You want it to be pleasant and the restaurant does too.

Let’s walk through a game plan for navigating a wine list. First, if possible think ahead about the restaurant. Most have their wine lists posted on their websites – it’s worth checking out what’s on their list and the various price points. I encourage you to set a wine budget and know your wine style preferences in advance, especially if you are going to an exclusive, special occasion kind of place. There will be a sommelier—let your budget and preferences be known. Then let them do a great job in delighting you. The sommelier knows the wine list inside and out and truly has been hired by the restaurant to help you find enjoyable wines. He or she doesn’t want to make you uncomfortable by suggesting wines out of your price range nor wines on your “won’t drink ever list”. No sommelier? Follow your own criteria on budget and wine style.

Wine lists are usually organized by type (sparkling, white, red, sweet) and then further broken down (Country, Region, Appellation). Many will be organized by price within these groups. One typical defect in restaurant wine lists is that they are woefully not current (despite this being the age of computerized inventory…). You’ll see a 1997 something and they bring you the 1999 – many times without even telling you about the switch. To be fair, these are often innocent oversights because restaurants order little quantities at a time and run into inventory problems. My advice is to carefully remember what you ordered (wine name, year, and price) – jot a note to yourself if necessary, because when the bill comes, recall is not the sharpest. It has happened to me and I had to stare down family members who thought I was auditing the bill too carefully…until I saved everyone from an overcharge for a wine we didn’t even have. All the best in your quest!

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This is an article about an article about a book. Can I do that? If you are reading this, then apparently…..yes. So I read an article in Food & Wine Magazine, written by Ray Isle about a book on wine pairing called Taste Buds and Molecules, written by Francois Chartier.

The “basic idea is that certain aromatic molecules in certain wines and food act as sensory bridges.”

The short version is that it is a highly technical version of the wine pairing principle of “pairing like with like,” using predominant volatile aromatic compounds that you may not have known existed if it were not for science. The book has a series of charts to use as a guide.

In the article, the author has Food & Wine test chef, Marcia Kiesel, prepare an entrée using coffee, Chinese five spice and salmon as recommended by the author or the book. Naturally the chef raises an eyebrow and asks why. The author explains the reasoning and that he wants to pair it with a Zinfandel. We don’t get any more information about the recipe except that Chef Fancy Pants whips up an amazing dish, it pairs surprisingly well with the Zinfandel and the author suggests that readers try this at home.

So, I tried it at home. I dusted some salmon fillets with Chinese five spice, freshly ground coffee and some ground Himalayan pink sea salt and then seared the salmon in avocado

oil. I also puréed some celery root after roasting it with nutmeg, shallot, garlic and butter. I then deglazed the roasting pan with some day-old brewed coffee and chicken stock to create a flavorful sauce which I served over some roasted baby carrots for a side dish.

I paired my dish with a 2009 “Federalist” Zinfandel from Alexander Valley. The salmon was seared a perfect medium rare with a crisp crust of coffee and Chinese five spice. The salmon and the wine tasted good, but I was lacking the “aha” moment of the promised molecularly divined pairing. What could be wrong? Well, after much discussion, we pulled out different Zinfandel. This time we had a 2009 Klinker Brick ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel from Lodi. This wine was much jammier, with big, bold, earthy, spicy, oaky, smoky flavor that paired immediately with the roasted coffee flavor. The previous wine, the Federalist, was fruity and light. It had good acid to pair well with the fatty salmon and it brought out the lighter spices in the five spice, but the

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Hello craft beer lovers and friends, it’s time to take an in depth look at the best places in the East Valley (mostly) to congregate for libation, cuisine, communication and those hard to find brews that don’t always make it into the public eye. In this ‘no particular order’ list of top great pubs and places, you’ll find some old favorites and hopefully a few new hangouts that might not have been on your radar. You may find this catalog a bit different than expected,

but understand that’s the very idea. These places are all locally owned, locally operated and worthy of the title “Best in Valley”.

Kicking things off, let’s start the list of favorites with the Hungry Monk. Established in 2010, this Chandler hangout has quickly become known

for two things, hot wings and India Pale Ales. Most importantly, there is always a deal to be had on both. Famously, Wednesday is the night to congregate here, as all twenty eight beers on tap are only three dollars and the boneless wings are forty nine cents each! There are fifteen or so wing flavors to choose from including a few secret ones if you are in the know. Beers on tap always include local favorites such as Four Peaks Hop Knot, SanTan Brewing Devil’s Ale plus a multitude of strong ales and special beer blends including the Skirt Chaser and the J-Lo. Owner Jim Lolli and second in command Hop

Head Fred share a special passion for beer - and believe me when I say it shows.

Moving forward, let’s take a peek at Boulders on Broadway. Located in Tempe, this place is a staple and longtime participant in our growing community. Established in 2007, Boulders has thirty craft beers on tap as well as great deep dish pizza with breakfast specials on the weekends. Plus, they feature half off most bottled beers on Thursdays. Why is this special you ask? Because there are seventy five to choose from! They consistently feature a very eclectic

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range of beers on tap and have been in the game now for quite some time. In addition, the food is quite good and lead bar man Chis Shinn made our list last year as one of the most Influential Beer People in AZ for his love of bringing new, younger clientele from ASU into the craft beer fold.

Moving forward, is my old favorite haunt, Papago Brewing. Established in 2001, Papago located in south Scottsdale, is known quite well for their own brews and offer another 26 craft “guest” beers on tap including a cask engine and four hundred fifty or so bottles for sale, all of the time. In addition, their mug club is the deal of deals. Forty dollars a year gets you $1 off your beers anytime for the entire year and a much larger pour. Beyond that, the pizzas are delicious, plus their chief beer dude Ron Kloth is a Cicerone Beer Expert and was also an inductee in last year’s list of most Influential Beer People.

Another old favorite of sorts, is Taste of Tops. Connected to Tops Liquor in Tempe, Taste of Tops was founded in 2010 with 24 taps handles and a focus on only the rarest of craft beers. Need that one beer no one else can ever seem to get their hands on? This

is the place. A great atmosphere frequented by home brewers and beer geeks alike, Top’s is a mark you will not want to miss. Greg Eccles, Top’s owner, is a Certified Cicerone Beer Expert and is known for helping other industry people pass this most difficult of tests.

Next up is MOTO Sushi located in Phoenix, AZ. Now, I know what you are thinking, a Sushi Bar in this list? The answer: Absolutely! This is no ordinary Sushi Bar. With 8 eclectic beers on tap plus a cask engine for Real Ale and a wild bottle selection, where else in the world would you find this combination? I love the idea of drinking craft beer and eating raw fish! After chatting with owner Vince Heppler, I discovered that Moto is not merely a sushi bar, but rather a bar with sushi. In addition to the beer itself, Moto is also known for their yearly Stone Brewing Anniversary Party and for Meet the Brewer sessions with people like Brian Strumke of Evil Twin Brewing and the Odell Home Brewers Competition. Now that’s craft!

Let’s keep the good momentum going with AZ. Wine in Scottsdale. Ok I know, first a sushi place and now a wine store? Just hear me out. AZ. Wine features 12 dedicated craft tap handles and rotates them constantly. In addition, they have a great philosophy on happy hour as the specials rotate and change every week. On my last visit I drank Bell’s Hop Slam for three dollars a pint. Yes, I said pint! These guys are BIG on LOCAL with many beers and wine produced right here in the Grand Canyon state. Believe it or not, what makes AZ. Wine so special is the unpretentious garage party feel you encounter while drinking there. It’s simple, easy, casual and fun.

Marching on, next up is Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert. Yes, another surprise!

Don’t forget that this list is for everyone and trust me when I say that I know a lot of smokers who drink craft beer. New to the scene here in the East Valley, Fox has 14 rotating craft beers on tap and 75 whiskeys, bourbons and scotches to pair making this a destination for anyone who likes a good Cuban(ish) stick and fine living. Bar manager Cliff Coen always keeps things fresh with a fantastic rotation of craft beer, single malt scotches and cigars. Most importantly, check out the brand new patio. Not a big smoker? That’s ok, because this patio is cool.

On to yet another gem we go, with OHSO located in the Arcadia district of Phoenix. A relative newcomer, OHSO opened its doors this year with 36 craft tap handles, Gastro Pub style food and a soon to come One Barrel (31 gallon) NanoBrewery on site. With the intention of brewing small batch specialty beers tailor made to fit their customer base, OHSO truly has a leg up on the competition. Happy Hour is generous to say the least with $6 pitchers of local beer that runs from open to 6pm Monday - Friday. The menu features originals such as the Brewer’s Plate which reminds me of a posh ploughman’s lunch and their almost famous Green Chili Dip. PS. Did I mention the amazing patio?

Heading back to into Tempe, we must chat about the Yucca Tap Room. Known in years past as the only tap room without taps, it all changed in 2010 when Ron Amneus was hired to open an adjacent “hideaway” bar of sorts with 16 craft tap handles and an amazing juke box. It’s always a bit odd walking into the Yucca, considering the original bar has been in existence for more than forty years. As you enter this comfy rock and roll dive bar you’ll find an unassuming brown door on the west wall. Walk through to find a completely different pub! Moving into 2012, Ron added another 13 tap handles and a full kitchen where everything is made from scratch with a health conscious attitude. They even grind their own burger meat and hand roll falafels to order.

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is Trophy’s Steak House in Queen Creek. Trophy’s is an enigma…wrapped in a sweater. A little shocking at first, but very cool once you settle in. The theme here is “North American 29”. Every big game animal available in North America from bears to water buffalo are stuffed and mounted here in a true “hunters” museum-like atmosphere. The eclectic menu consists of wild game and top choice steaks as well as daily specials and burgers. The beer selection is always top notch with 16 craft drafts and a nice bottle selection to boot. Owner Brett Dettler also posts a list of his upcoming kegs so customers know what’s coming next. Happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm and is always a good time.

Now let’s head out east to the Handlebar Pub in Apache Junction. I realize that A.J. is not known for fine cuisine or craft beer, but don’t be so quick to judge. Founded in 2010 by Jeff and Alec Golzio, Handlebar features 26 all craft beers on tap plus a cask beer engine. Specials include the “Almost Famous” Tuesday pint day where everything in a pint glass is only $3. When it comes to food, this pub has the market cornered. To begin with, the burgers are made from 100% grass-fed free range beef and specials are always house smoked over locally sourced pecan wood. Beyond that, everything else including produce is also locally sourced and organic. Jeff prides himself on being a publican with an atmosphere where people laughing and chatting is always louder that anything on the tele.

Our next stop, TT Road House is a good one indeed. Founded in 1995, TT Road House was selling craft beer from breweries like SKA and Bear Republic long before it was hip to do so. The place has an all-out, anti-authoritarian feel and the barmen all have character. Bar manager Skoog

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Heading back towards south Tempe, it’s time to talk about Flanny’s. Another newcomer to the scene, Flanny’s is best known for their

Third Thursday Tap Takeovers featuring one brewery and many specialty beers. A true family-run establishment, on any given day owner John Flanagan and his son John Jr. plus mum and daughter can be seen fulfilling every duty from bartending and busing to cooking and serving. Overall, a comfortable atmosphere and a nice selection of craft brew earns Flanny’s a spot on the roster.

Next on the list is Sun Devil Liquor in Mesa. Known many years for its selection of well over one thousand beers for purchase to take home, Sun Devil also has a secret, the basement bar. Yes I said basement, this is Mesa after all! Cellar might be the more

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Macs Broiler and Tap takes us back into Tempe with an emphasis on pairing. With a menu chock full of in-house hand cut steaks, fresh ground burgers and daily seafood specials, Mac’s focus is more on how the food and beer work together. Eight tap handles feature craft beer from Colorado and Arizona that are chosen mainly in reference to the menu. Barman Joe Bunting, formerly of Papago Brewing and Rock Bottom Brewery, is usually on hand to make sure you get the perfect pint - and you can always bet on a great meal to accompany that brew. Happy Hour specials run from Sunday to Friday and include one dollar off all draft beers. Truly a gem.

Next on deck is Bison Witches, founded in 2004 and located in downtown Tempe. Bison makes the list for the way it makes you feel. As you walk in you are immediately transported to your favorite Flagstaff hangout, deli style, complete with 14 mostly craft beers on tap, bread

bowls filled with warm chili or soup, Grateful Dead on the radio and some crazy shot special to make you forget the day. On that note, the bottle beer selection isn’t too shabby either. Much like the Yucca Craft Tap Room, Bison is hidden away. Just a short walk behind the Brick Yard building on Mill Ave., keep your eyes open and you’ll find it. Bar regulars here tend to keep quiet as they want to keep the secret to themselves. That’s just cool!

Lost Leaf in Phoenix makes our award-winning roster for its unique atmosphere and commitment to craft beer in an area not generally known for that sort of thing. While not exactly in the East Valley, this place is worth a look and certainly worthy of this collection of greats. The Leaf is an Artist owned gallery, bar and live music venue featuring over two

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Next up is Reserve Room AZ. Now here is a surprise! This little diamond in the rough is Brand Spanking New and located right next door to Down Under Wine in Gilbert. I love this place for their commitment to Belgian beer. Very small, very intimate and quite cool, the bottle selection includes Chimay, Westmalle, Liefmans, Unibroue and Ommegang just to name a few. Check this place out soon and have a chat with owner Josh Ivey who will fill your ear with his knowledge of beer.

Located on the Phoenix/Tempe border in yet another unlikely spot is the Draw Ten Saloon. This little sports bar is famous for its longevity in the area, but now under new owners JB

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Lucky Break in south Tempe rounds out the list with twenty four beers on tap, more than a dozen gourmet burgers and pool tables galore. This huge upscale sports bar is owned in part by former ASU head coach Dennis Ericson and is a posh yet comfortable little place. Specials include happy hour seven days a week and burger night every Monday. Lucky Break is a great place to drink craft beer, play a little snooker, wrap your mouth around a big fat juicy burger and enjoy the day. Nuff Said.

What I loved most about compiling this wonderful collection is all the different kinds of places I found to drink great beer - and in most cases enjoy a tasty bite to eat. Located all over the city, each and every one of these gems is well worth your time and a bit of your hard earned currency.

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Hazelwoods 1st Place3226 East Indian SchoolPhoenix, AZ 85018Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer

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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

Bison Witches21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber

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

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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

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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

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THR 9/6 AudioPushFRi 9/7 Mike Gaube BirthdaySAT 9/8 Buried by DesignFRi 9/14 HOPSiNFRi 9/14 Az Summer Monster JamSAT 9/15 BROTHER ALiSAT 9/15 HRvRDSUN 9/16 Gorilla Band BattleSAT 9/21 RyAN LESLiEFRi 9/21 Afton ConcertsSaT 9/22 ♦ aGENT ORaNGESAT 9/23 ROCKiE FRESHThR 9/27 ♦ RON POPETHR 9/27 FiSHBONEFRi 9/28 SPAWNBREEziEFRI 9/28 ♦ ElIOT lIPPSAT 9/29 iRON SOLOMON

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THE WAILERsTogether with bob Marley, the Wailers have sold over 250 million albums. This legendary band will play just one night at Club Red. ♦ REGGAE • $25–$30

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Friday, August 17thTHE DICKENSONS

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Progressive rock legends Yes (who just released Fly From Here) will be joined by Procol Harum on Friday August 17th at Talking Stick Resort. With no less than an 18-musician line-up, Yes is best known for their symphonic style of rock music and considered pioneers of the genre, with classics like “Love Will Find a Way” and “Roundabout”. Procol Harum is best known for their single A Whiter Shade of Pale. In addition to their progressive muscial endeavors, the band has been know to venture into the R&B, blues and soul genres. Talking Stick Resort is located at the 101 and Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. Visit

www.TalkingStickResort.com for details and tickets.

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On Friday, Aug 17th at 7:30pm, the Sun Lakes Big Band will be performing at the beautiful Chandler Center for the Arts (250 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler) as part of the free summer series (donations suggested). The first set will feature Joe Carroccio and his Sinatra-Style Vocals, plus some favorite Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington tunes. The second set will feature the band›s fine instrumental soloists playing newer arrangements of jazz and

swing standards. Check out www.myspace.com/sunlakesbigband or www.chandlercenter.org for more details.

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From Athens, GA, psychedelic country act Futurebirds will perform at the Sail Inn (26 S. Farmer Ave. in Tempe) on Saturday, August 18th. Doors open at 7:30pm and music starts at 8pm. The show is 21+, tickets are $10.00, and can be purchased at www.stateswidepresents.com. For more information about the band, check out www.futurebirdsmusic.com.

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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.: Zona Road. www.waddellslonghorncorral.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.: Thirsty Thursdays w/ Zed. www.goatheadsa-loon.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Chad Freeman. www.tobysmesa.com

PhoenixChar’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www.charsh-astheblues.com

Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: Burnin’ Phoenix. www.hardrock.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.: Drunk Otis. www.joesgrotto.com

Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band.

ScottsdalePranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Live Band Karaoke w/ Vocal Heros. www.prank-stersgarandbrill.com

The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: No Feelings: The Nate Jetson Showcase. www.ther-oxyaz.com

TempeCanteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequila-bar.com

Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Leo Party Part 1. 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 Dicken-sons. 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. whatthehellbarandgrill.com

Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Zona Road. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com


Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Crown Kings. www.cocomojoes.com

Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Rondavous. www.haroldscorral.com

ChandlerJersey D’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Stompbox. 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.: Dung Heep, The Brown Tones and The Bittersweet Way. www.donnajeanslibations.com

MesaGoat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The Crash Cadillacs, The Voodoo Rhythm, Dead Man’s Curse and Redrum Brigade. www.goatheadsaloon.com

Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers, The Frogstran-glers and The Minor Injuries. www.thehollywoodalley.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Stephanie Eason Band and Mark

Wills. www.tobysmesa.comPhoenixChar’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com

Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Nineball. www.copper-blueslive.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Raun Alosi Band (District Stage) and Michael V. (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com

Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirst-place.com

Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Satellite Mind and Bird City. www.icehousetavern-phx.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Sectas and Cactus Chainsaw. www.joesgrotto.com

Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Phat Bas-tard. www.steelhorsesaloon.com

Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs.

ScottsdalePranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Ronnie Glover & Trio Rio. www.prankstersga-randbrill.com

The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: Golden State, All My Friends and Dellynn. www.theroxyaz.com

TempeTempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: 36 Cents and a Dream (District Stage) and Melanie & Van (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarket-place.com

Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Rational Animals, Gay Kiss and Cielos. www.yuccatap.com

SaturdayAhwatukeeCK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Loud House. www.ckgrill.com

Apache JunctionJake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Broken Toys. www.jakes-o-mine.com

WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Strangeland. whatthehellbarandgrill.comBuckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Zona Road. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com


Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Crown Kings. www.cocomojoes.com

Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Rondavous. www.haroldscorral.com

ChandlerJersey D’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Voodoo Swing. 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.: The Jack Rollers, Broken Romeo and Whiskey Rodeo. www.donnajeanslibations.com

MesaO’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Sweaty. www.okel-leysbar.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Stephanie Eason Band. www.tobysmesa.com

PhoenixChar’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Essence. www.char-shastheblues.com

Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Easton Ashe. www.cop-perblueslive.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: KC Blues Band (District Stage) and Tony Putrino (AMC Foun-tain). www.shopdesertridge.com

Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: These Charming Men. www.icehousetavernphx.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Edge of Shadow, Hands of Traitor, Altervale, Two Dollar Grey and Nevermind Eternity CD release. www.joesgrotto.com

Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Phat Bas-

tard. www.steelhorsesaloon.com

The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Dogbreth & Dragons w/ Diners and Empire of the Bear. www.thetrunkspace.com

ScottsdalePranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Zonal Music Group. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com

The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: Mergence, The Shak-ers and Banana Gun. www.theroxyaz.com

TempeFlanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Ronnie Leach Duo. www.flannys.com

Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Future Birds, Bad Lucy, Jerrod Kolesar and Grandfather Child. www.thesailinn.com

Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Hello Swindon (District Stage) and Colton Avery (B&N Foun-tain). www.tempemarketplace.com

Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Crash Cadillacs, Dead Man’s Curse, Jelly Brains, Bitch Automatic and Black Sheep. www.tempetavern.com

Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Two Tone Lizard Kings, Abraham Drinkin and Sara McAllister Duo. www.yuccatap.com

Concert VenuesAshley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Phoenix:August 19th: Identity Festival: Eric Pry-dz, Excision, Paul Van Dyk, Hardwell, Bingo Players, Showtek, Noisia, Doctor P, Arty, Le Castle Vania, Eva Simons, Audrey Napoleon and Stephan Jacobswww.livenation.com

Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix:August 18th: La Union Del Cirrido 2012 w/ Jesus Ojeda, Arley Perez, Regulo Caro, Los Nuevos Rebeldes, Jeovanni ‘El Empresario’, Luis Billhey and Jorge Ochoawww.celebritytheatre.com

Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler:August 17th: Sun Lakes Big Band featur-


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Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800-722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson:August 16th: Meiko w/ special guest BuddyAugust 16th: Opti Club presents: ParallelsAugust 17th: Night Beats w/ Lenguas Largas and Church KeyAugust 18th: The Split Levers featuring Danny Barnes (Bad Livers) and Wayne Gottstine (Split Lip Rayfield)August 19th: Champagne Champagne w/ SimsAugust 20th: Civil Twlight w/ Voxhaul BroadcastAugust 21st: Bootie Bouncing w/ Nicky Da Bm Rusty Lazer and Jaime Jwww.hotelcongress.com/club

Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. Univer-sity Dr., Tempe:August 17th: Y&T, Chemicals of Democracy, Dagger, Echofuzz and D2DAugust 19th: Kool A.D of Das RacistAugust 23rd: Ghostface Killah, Saigon and Sheek LouchAugust 24th: Reynaldo Moreno and Secondhand Blues BandAugust 25th: Night Light presents “Local Showcase” w/ The Getaway Mile and The Downcastwww.clubredrocks.com

Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Wash-ington St., Phoenix:August 26th: Tresspass America Festival w/ Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, GodForbid and Battlecrosswww.livenation.com

Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix:August 16th: Ottmar Liebert and Luna NegraAugust 17th: Lois Dias de la Crescent featuring Black Carl, Dry River Yacht Club, Mergence and moreAugust 18th: Los Dias de la Crescent featuring Sergio Mendoze y la Orkestra, Minibosses, Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Mariachi Luz de Luna and moreAugust 19th: DJ Steve Conrad (from KJZZ spinning blues & soul)August 20th: Brian ChartransAugust 21st: Soul Review featuring BrownoutAugust 22nd: Asleep at the WheelAugust 23rd: Micah BentleyAugust 24th: Dry River Yacht ClubAugust 25th: Sergio Mendoza y la Orkestrawww.crescentphx.com

Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: August 16th: Black Bear EnsembleAugust 17th: Sunorus, Tobie Milford, The Whisper Lights and Underground CitiesAugust 18th: Sweetbleeders and Todd Day Waits PigpenAugust 19th: Japhy’s Descent and KachinaAugust 20th: Jason and the BrownstonesAugust 21st: The RewindAugust 22nd: Permanent TransientAugust 23rd: Them Savages, Owl and Penny and Haymarket SquaresAugust 24th: Terra FirmaAugust 25th: Hooveswww.thelostleaf.org

Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe:August 25th: Captain Squeegee, The VeraGroove, In-ept Hero, Instructions, Claravoyance and TerraGiawww.luckymanonline.com

Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale:August 16th: Common Kings

August 17th: The Dreaming, HUSH, Sargent Avenue and Kill the LightsAugust 18th: Champagne Tap and Rock LobsterAugust 19th: Bad Luck (Social Distortion tribute band) and MetalheadAugust 23rd: Julien K, The Attitude and Fate of GalaxiesAugust 24th: Futuristic, Kyle CollinsAugust 25th: Rock LobsterAugust 27th: Black Stone Cherry, Stellar Revival, Downhill Trend and Pain Alivewww.martiniranchaz.net

Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, 263 N. Center St., Mesa:August 28th: 311 and Slightly Stoopidwww.mesaamp.com

MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix:August 18th: Y La BambaAugust 24th: Brahms & FriendsAugust 26th: Sonya and Elizabeth SchumannAugust 28th: Eric Johnsonwww.themim.org

Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff:August 16th: Northern Arizona Battle of the BandsAugust 18th: Brandi CarlileAugust 20th: (Hed) P.E.August 22nd: Jimmy Cliff w/ BrownoutAugust 23rd: Arizona Battle of the BandsAugust 24th: Hemlock w/ Savations Lost and Black Orchidwww.orpheumpresents.com

Plush (520) 798-1298, 340 E. 6th St., Tucson:August 16th: A House, A Home and The CanesAugust 17th: Ryan Darton, Spiders Can Fly and Eric SchackneAugust 18th: The Electric Blankets, Birds & Batteries and The CordialsAugust 22nd: Kyle BronsdonAugust 25th: Colleen Green and Plateauswww.plushtucson.com

Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: August 16th: The Grandmothers of InventionAugust 17th: (Prime time show) Cold Shott & the Hurricane HornsAugust 17th: (Early show) Bid Daddy D & the Dyna-mitesAugust 18th: (Prime time show) The 44SAugust 18th: (Early show) California Guitar Trio August 19th: Split LiversAugust 20th: Phenomenauts and Prima DonnaAugust 21st: Deke Dickerson, The Ecco-Fonics and Matt & Nikki HillAugust 22nd: The Juke Rockers, Walkin’ Cane Mark, The Hoodoo Casters, Da Germ, Chewie Lucero and Smokin’ BlueAugust 24th: Henry Gray w/ Rhythm Room All-StarsAugust 25th: Henry Gray w/ Rhythm Room All-Starswww.rhythmroom.com

Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson:August 16th: David Allan CoeAugust 19th: Brandi Carlile w/ Andy Hull of Man-chester OrchestraAugust 23rd: Jimmy CliffAugust 24th: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy w/ Outlaw Rebelswww.rialtotheatre.com

The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave., Tucson:August 16th: Y&T, Newtronn 1 Project, Billy Moon and moreAugust 18th: Wrathgate, Our Daily Tresspasses, Godhunter, Eight Legged Horse, Thorncaster and

Lethal Dosagewww.rocktucson.com

Rocky Point Cantina (480) 968-7879, 1001 E. 8th St., Tempe:August 17th: Pathology, Fallujah and moreAugust 18th: Smile Empty Soul, Shallowpoint and moreAugust 19th: 12 Stones w/ special guestsAugust 20th: Design the Skyline and Amyst w/ special guestsAugust 24th: Late September farewell show w/ special guestswww.rockypointcantina.com

The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale:August 17th: A Life of ScienceAugust 18th: The Royal HeistAugust 19th: RucaAugust 21st: Satellite Mind and The FollowAugust 23rd: TurchiAugust 24th: Of the Painted Choir, Midnight Vitals and Factoriesmyspace.com/theroguebar

Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson:August 16th: Soriah (Portland)August 19th: Y La Bamba (Portland)August 24th: miRthkon (Oakland) and The Black Jackalope Ensemble (Tucson)http://solarculture.org

Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: August 9th: Blood of the Martyrs, All Beehives Avia-tors, Legends and Killers, This, My Vendetta and AdieuxAugust 17th: Murder the MomentAugust 18th: Battle for the Final SpotAugust 19th: In Fear and FaithAugust 23rd: This Romantic TragedyAugust 24th: Farewell My LoveAugust 25th: Silence the Hypocrisy CD releasewww.niletheater.com

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9 p.m. ( 60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music) Artists and groups from the 1960s perform. (S)

10 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Erica confronts Scrappy; Rasheeda questions K. Michelle. (S) (HD)

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checo The singer performs original compositions and classics. (S)

8 p.m. & The Next (Series Premiere) The mentors meet contestants in Or-lando; a musician learns how to cope with stage fright. (N) (S) (HD)

10 p.m. ( 60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music) Artists and groups from the 1960s perform. (S)

Friday 8 p.m. ( Frank Sinatra: Concert for

the Americas Sinatra performs in the Dominican Republic; songs include “Strangers in the Night.” (S)

9:30 p.m. ( Leonard Cohen Live in London A 2008 concert performance by Leonard Cohen in London. (S)

Saturday 7 p.m. , America’s Got Talent Four

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Monday 7 p.m. , America’s Got Talent Four

acts move on to the Top 24; Cher Lloyd performs. (S) (HD)VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Erica confronts Scrappy; Rasheeda ques-tions K. Michelle. (S) (HD)

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