After one drunken afternoon in 1994, longtime ASU law lecturer Michael Berch was forced to take an extended leave of absence. Now, despite allegations that he sexually harassed students and colleagues, he's returning to the classroom.
I was fortunate enough to be in attendance last night at an invite-only preview of The Sail Inn, which is re-opening to the drinking public this weekend after a three year absence from the Tempe music and nightlife scene.
It really couldn't have come at a better time, as I've been hearing numerous bitchings lately from local musicians about how there's a dearth of venues booking shows around the Valley. This certainly is the case for downtown Tempe, where there's little live music to be had
It appears that Tempe gay and lesbian hangout The Door has, uh, closed its doors for good. A message on the establishment's voice mail unequivocally states that the club is DOA, as well as thanking customers for their patronage and urging them to take their business to Old Town Scottsdale gay bar BS West.
"The Door is now closed and [is] permanently closed," an unidentified male states in the message. "When The Door reopens it will be a different venue. It is no longer and will no longer be a
