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Casino Arizona

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Phoenix Suns Announce Another Lineup of Dancers -- Seniors

    ​The Phoenix Suns announced yesterday that they would welcome a group of "high energy" youngsters to their entertainment crew, and today they announced their double whammy -- seniors. Dance Fusion, a group of 15 women ages 42 to 73 (who are self-described seniors), will also perform for Suns ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Medical-Marijuana Law Doesn't Apply on Loop 101 From About McKellips to 90th Street; Pot Patient Says Car Seized by Tribal Cops

    Under Arizona's Medical Marijuana Act, motorists with state-issued pot cards can legally transport a small amount of "medicine" in their vehicles -- but not on tribal lands.And those Native American lands include a strip of the Loop 101 freeway that runs from south of McKellips Road to the Pima Road ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    Phoenix Suns Introduce an Additional Lineup of Dancers -- Kids

    ​Before you start drooling over the possibility of another handful of toned, tanned, and semi-clothed dancers being added to the Suns' popular entertainment lineup -- allow the basketball team to introduce The SunDance Kids. Important to note: The group taking to the court this Friday will no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Dyan Castorena, Prison Inmate Who Escaped Work Crew By Stealing Car, Busted at Casino

    ​Dyan Castorena, the Arizona prison inmate who escaped custody by stealing a car last week, was taken back into custody yesterday, the Arizona Department of Corrections says.Castorena, who left a work crew at a car auction in a car she stole, was arrested just after 3p.m. yesterday at Casino Arizo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Los Lobos in Tucson: Derechos Humanos Refuses To Cross Sound Strike "Picket Line"

    Drew Reynolds Strikebreakers, rockers, or both? Los Lobos was never officially part of the Sound Strike, the musicians' boycott of Arizona over Senate Bill 1070, Sand Land's notorious breathing-while-brown law. But when the old-school Chicano rock band announced the cancellation of a gig at&n ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2011

    Purple Reign @ Talking Stick Resort

    Drew Reynolds Strikebreakers, rockers, or both? Los Lobos was never officially part of the Sound Strike, the musicians' boycott of Arizona over Senate Bill 1070, Sand Land's notorious breathing-while-brown law. But when the old-school Chicano rock band announced the cancellation of a gig at&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    April Lohrenz at Spitfire Grill & Tavern

    April Lohrenz ​April Lohrenz wears many hats. There's the promoter hat, which she wore while working years ago as a promoter for Budweiser, travelling all over the country to promote the beer company at hydroplane speed boat races. There's the student hat, which she currently dons as she stu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Incoming: Balmorhea, BrokeNcyde, Cowboy Mouth, Jay Brannan, Steve Aoki, Girl Talk

    Greg Gillis onstage in his unders​Steve Aoki and Greg Gillis just announced shows in Tempe. If you know who neither of these dudes are, then that's okay -- this probably won't apply to you. As well, you're probably not a 19-year-old college student from NorCal who likes to wear his flat-brimmed Oa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Amanda Melby, What Are You Eating?

    ​Amanda Melby The actress is the owner/coach of Verve Studios, with teen and adult classes starting this fall. She is also the executive director of Independent Feature Project Phoenix, which puts on classes, 48-hour film challenges and screenings. She can also be seen in films S.I.S. and Jake's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Lady Gaga After-Parties, Turntables & Tamales, Beach Fossils, and Wet and Wild Foam Fun

    The artist formerly known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.Maybe it's the weather (or something in the water), but it seems like the most of the dang Valley has gone goo-goo for Lady Gaga. By our count, there are three different after-parties following tomorrow night's sold out concert a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Los Lobos Latest Act to Cancel Show and Boycott Arizona

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Brooks & Dunn

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Brooks & Dunn

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • News

    May 13, 2010

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, May 13, 2010

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 29, 2010

    Cinco de Mayo Guide

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 22, 2010

    Cinco de Mayo Guide

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Music

    January 7, 2010

    Purple Reign

    Drew ReynoldsLos Lobos, "The Wolves" ditch their Talking Stick show, scheduled for June 10Arizona could have one killer rock concert, on par with Coachella, if all the bands who're cancelling Cactus Country gigs or boycotting the state due to SB 1070 were to participate.The East L.A. Chicano rock ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Purple Reign: More "Prince" Than Prince

    We don't normally cover tribute bands here at Up on the Sun, but from time to time there's an act that's so stellar it breaks through to capture our attention. Purple Reign, a Vegas-based show which comes to Casino Arizona this weekend, is such an an act. We've got a print piece running on the act ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Incoming: Metric, Passion Pit, Weezer, Anti-Flag

    ​ We already told you about two of last week's bigger concert announcements, Weezer and Passion Pit, but there's a whole lot more in this week's list. Like, for example, Metric. The Canadian indie outfit will drop by Scottsdale on December 12. Give 'em a listen below or click through for a full ru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Concert Review: Steely Dan at Dodge Theatre

    Victor PalaganoSteely Dan​BY CRAIG OUTHIERThe definitive Phoenix-area Steely Dan show is, and always will be, the duo's windswept performance at Cricket Pavilion in 2006. Not only did that show reunite the Dan with Michael McDonald, the blow-dried soul daddy whose paean to coke and Cuervo on "Hey ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Championship Rally for Phoenix Mercury Tonight at US Airways Center, After They Win Their Second WNBA Title 94-86 Friday Night

    Phoenix Mercury players pose with fans, and their two championship trophies.​How big of a deal was Friday's WNBA championship game in Phoenix? Well, consider this: the only other time a basketball team's won a championship in this city, it was the Boston Celtics beating the Phoenix Suns on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts To Choreograph Routine For Phoenix Suns Dance Team Tryout

    ​Ashley Roberts, a Phoenix-bred member of The Pussycatt Dolls dancing (and "singing") squad will script a routine for the Suns Dancers audition, which is scheduled for Saturday. Roberts, who reportedly spilled the beans on the group's impending breakup a few weeks back (something their spokesman d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    Scottsdale Poker Room, "Deal Me In," Targeted by Authorities

    Image: www.myspace.com/dealmeinaz A card dealer at an "illegal poker room" in Scottsdale was found guilty last week of gambling-related charges, one of five people in legal trouble over the business. Dealer Brian Sitko, who was also employed at Casino Arizona when he was arrested earlier this year, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style

    Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 30, 2009

    Margaritaville

    Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 23, 2009

    Margaritaville

    Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

  • News

    April 16, 2009

    Former Judge Bud Lee Would Rather Go to Jail Than Give Up His Fight for Off-Res Poker Parlors

    Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Vall ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Just Announced: The Turtles, Insane Clown Posse, Forgive Durden, Propagandhi

    Is it just me, or is anyone else feeling a little over-Boomered lately? Maybe it's that Billy Joel concert I saw last night, or maybe it's the "review" I just read in that other paper, written by someone who's probably a little too young to be a Boomer, but sure sounds like one, but I'm at my limit, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Chicks With Picks, Lydia, Thriving Ivory, and More

    Thriving Ivory is scheduled to perform tonight at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale.

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2008

    Cherry Poppin' Daddies at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino on Dec. 30

    Steve Perry (a.k.a. MC Large Drink) jumps and jives for the crowd. (Photos by Jonathan McNamara)I'm at war with myself over last night's Cherry Poppin' Daddies show.While the fanboy part of me (who's followed the band since picking up Kids on the Street in 1997) was jazzed at seeing one of my favor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend: LL Cool J, Phunk Junkeez, The Faint, Greeley Estates, and more

    Steve Perry (a.k.a. MC Large Drink) jumps and jives for the crowd. (Photos by Jonathan McNamara)I'm at war with myself over last night's Cherry Poppin' Daddies show.While the fanboy part of me (who's followed the band since picking up Kids on the Street in 1997) was jazzed at seeing one of my favor ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 1, 2008

    Tequila Town

    Steve Perry (a.k.a. MC Large Drink) jumps and jives for the crowd. (Photos by Jonathan McNamara)I'm at war with myself over last night's Cherry Poppin' Daddies show.While the fanboy part of me (who's followed the band since picking up Kids on the Street in 1997) was jazzed at seeing one of my favor ... More >>

  • Music

    July 5, 2007

    The Kenny Conspiracy

    Mister Rogers' Area 51

  • News

    May 17, 2007

    Afraid of the Dark

    The "Salon Bandit" never used violence, but the troubled talent still terrorized a community

  • News

    April 5, 2007

    Dueling Mormons

    Marshal Jeff Flake goes toe-to-toe with Russell Pearce, and a former New Times staffer's popped for armed robbery

  • Culture

    December 28, 2006

    Your License to Chill

    We spy the rockin' spots for '007

  • Culture

    December 21, 2006

    Winter Night's Scene

    Double-oh-seven has a license to chill

  • Culture

    December 22, 2005

    Special Events

    Double-oh-seven has a license to chill

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 29, 2005

    Card Shark

    Thomas Keller

  • Calendar

    May 12, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-day Picks

    Thomas Keller

  • Culture

    April 7, 2005

    Chance Encounter

    Gambling just isn't what it used to be

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Gambling just isn't what it used to be

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2003

    Swing Set

    Jazz fest touts talents

  • Dining

    October 2, 2003

    Cafe Roulette

    Fine food and casinos rarely mix well in the Valley

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Place To See Superstars

    Casino Arizona

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Game In Town

    Cholla
    in Casino Arizona

  • Dining

    September 19, 2002

    The Name Game

    "Big Ass" spreads far and wide

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Place To Hang With Elvis

    Casino Arizona

  • Dining

    February 8, 2001

    Slot Luck

    Diners luck out with Casino Arizona's new upscale Cholla restaurant

  • News

    January 21, 1999

    Saint Lucre

    At 2 a.m. at an Indian casino, one can get broke and cynical

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