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Jitter Bugs
Poets and writers speak up at local coffee joint
By Jose Gonzalez
Published: February 12, 2009
If the godfather of Phoenix poetry wanted you to co-host a show with him, would you turn him down, even though you weren’t really into the whole co-host thing? Heck no,...
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Of Human Bondage
iTheatre/ASU production explores the legacy of slavery
By Robrt L. Pela
Published: February 12, 2009
Should African-Americans cling to the legacy of slavery as part of their identity or should they distance themselves from this shameful, victim-identified chapter of their...
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NBA All-Star Weekend: VIP Diamond All-Star Party feat. Rick Ro$$ @ The Matador Mexican Food Restaurant
By Benjamin Leatherman
Published: February 12, 2009
Big ballahs can head to the clubs, where the real parties will be happening. As with last year’s Super Bowl, a slew of hip-hop artists, such as Rick Ro$$, will descend on...
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Published: February 12, 2009
The NBA Hall of Famer and architect of the L.A. Lakers' great Showtime teams signs his new book, 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business. Thu., Feb. 12, 7 p.m., 2009
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Sexy Peel
California burlesque gang gussies up, strips down
By Jose Gonzalez
Published: February 12, 2009
Valentine's Day can be as dry and dusty as those little candy conversation hearts that we will inevitably choke on. Since when does being struck by Cupid's arrow mean allowing...
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The Shiz
Period
By Steve Jansen
Published: February 12, 2009
Wanna see something that’s the shit? You can, literally, when local DJ The S.H.I.T. performs during the weekly hip-hop MC showcase Gallery BLU re:DEF. The edition on...
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Antonya Nelson
Published: February 12, 2009
The acclaimed short-fiction writer presents her new collection of short stories, Nothing Right, which is set in the Southwest. Wed., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., 2009
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"He Said Beer, She Said Wine" Tasting
Published: February 12, 2009
Based on the book of the same name, the tasting will be spearheaded by a brewmaster from Four Peaks and a representative from Studio Vino, who'll offer recommendations and...
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He Comes in Peace
Former Prez proposes a new plan for the Middle East
By Stephen Lemons
Published: February 12, 2009
Cynics will scoff at the title of former President Jimmy Carter’s new book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land. After all, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict seems as...
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Shot Through the Art
Don’t expect hugs and kisses at this show
By Wynter Holden
Published: February 12, 2009
Your friends are enjoying romantic dinners and holiday sex while you, dear singleton, are home burning voodoo dolls of your exes. Well, screw the chocolate kiss-laden crapfest...
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Babes for Bush
Monthly variety show hits the G-spot
By Lilia Menconi
Published: February 12, 2009
Here’s a little pop quiz for ya: 1) Do you love ladies? 2) Do you love the vagina? 3) Would you wear a button that reads “I heart my cunt”? If you answered...
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Jammin'
Big-time b-ball action for rich and poor
By Benjamin Leatherman
Published: February 12, 2009
A cool grand. One thousand smackers. At press time, that’s the kinda serious scrilla you’d be dropping on eBay to get inside US Airways Center, 201 East Jefferson...
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The Big Shtick
Mister Shaq-tastic continues to amaze
By Jay Bennett
Published: February 12, 2009
Even though he’s pushing 37 years old, Shaquille O’Neal is still one of the NBA’s most visible players. And though the league’s All-Star Weekend festivities...
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"Through a Geologist's Lens: The Grand Canyon"
Published: February 12, 2009
Photographer Michael Collier speaks in conjunction with the exhibit "Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography." The library is hosting the national debut of the...
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"Medicine Woman: Marilyn Garber" @ Phoenix Art Museum
Published: February 12, 2009
Botanical artist and educator Marilyn Garber presents a "brief history of botanical art" at the Phoenix Art Museum. Wed., Feb. 18, 12:30 p.m., 2009
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Cavalia
By Clay McNear
Published: February 12, 2009
The premise of the "equine ballet" is pretty touchy-feely -- it's billed as an "homage to the poignant history and fascinating bond between human beings and horses" -- and it's...
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A Raisin in the Sun
Published: February 12, 2009
Arizona Theatre Company dusts off Lorraine Hansberry's 1950s tale of prejudice and discrimination on the South Side of Chicago. Thu., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 6,...
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The Gospel of Mork
America’s most manic comic returns
By Julie Seabaugh
Published: February 12, 2009
It’s not as if Robin Williams retired from standup once Hollywood came a-calling – unlike, say, Eddie Murphy – but the Actor Previously Known as Mork certainly...
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Phoenix Antique Market
By Clay McNear
Published: February 12, 2009
“Retail” is a six-letter word. Don’t spell it. Don’t speak it. Heaven forbid, don’t pay it. That’s our motto, and the sentiment may be growing on...
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Freak factory
By Andrew Miller
Published: February 12, 2009
Cradle of Filth scaled back its twisted-burlesque spectacle when touring in support of 2006’s Thornography, which, combined with the record’s unseemly catchiness, led...
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