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April 9, 2012
Last Night: The Devil's Carnival on Easter Sunday
I guess it shouldn't be surprising that The Devil's Carnival showed up in Scottsdale on Easter Sunday. After all, what better day for the gleeful underground horror, rock musical, freaks and geeks to get dressed up and go out to play while everyone else is decorating eggs and eating jellybeans? T ... More >>
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February 14, 2012
Glen Leo Gagnon, Carnival Worker, Busted in Texas in Connection With Tucson Rape
A rodeo carnival worker was arrested on Sunday in Texas by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with a January 7 abduction and rape of his Tucson girlfriend.Glen Leo Gagnon, 52, was taken into custody without a fuss at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo carnival on Sunday. Gagnon's now being hel ... More >>
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November 3, 2011
Smashbox
A rodeo carnival worker was arrested on Sunday in Texas by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with a January 7 abduction and rape of his Tucson girlfriend.Glen Leo Gagnon, 52, was taken into custody without a fuss at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo carnival on Sunday. Gagnon's now being hel ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
Keeping Fair Food Safe (If Not Healthy) to Eat
Scorpions dipped in chocolate, anyone? Larvettes in a box for you, dear? And how would you like to sample the chef's newest specialty, the Maggot Melt Sandwich? Only one event could bring us such fine fare: the Arizona State Fair. If you've tackled the exotic cuisine at this year's festivities, ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Five Reasons to See Darius Rucker at the State Fair Tonight
Tonight's the night: Darius Rucker's coming to town. Now don't rule your eyes --anyone who digs country pop shouldn't miss the chance to catch Rucker perform. The guy's an anomaly, less because he's an African American in country and more because of his unlikely comeback stride. When was the last ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choose ... More >>
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October 11, 2011
Triple Bacon Corn Monstrosities: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld w ... More >>
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October 10, 2011
Lemon-Thyme & Blackberry Snow Cones: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choo ... More >>
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October 5, 2011
Five Freaky Fair Foods: Maggot Melt Sandwich, Deep-Fried Energy Drinks, Chocolate-Dipped Pickles and More Coming to Arizona Next Week
C'mooooon over, folks! Step right up! That's right, it's almost that time of year again. So, gather up the kids, put on your stretchy pants and grab some Pepto-Bismol. The Arizona State Fair is on its way, opening Friday, October 14. And we are ready to eat. This year, the genius minds that ca ... More >>
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September 13, 2011
Weezer, Black Label Society, Keith Urban, and More Cancel Phoenix Dates
"(If You're Wondering If Weezer Will Play Phoenix On November 2) They Won't."Look, I've had my differences with Weezer. The band has done some things in the past decade that I have a hard time forgiving. But Hurley, the band's last record, wasn't that bad, and I was into seeing them at the State ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Incoming: Alien Ant Farm, Old School Jam, Stephen Stills, Sublime With Rome, Wale
There are only two kinds of people in the world: those who think Sublime will always be great and those who believe Sublime could only be great as long as Bradley Nowell was around (I guess there is a third kind, too -- people who hate Sublime, but forget about those folks).Either way, it's time ... More >>
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June 20, 2011
Deep-Fried Kool-Aid Kicking Deep-Fried Ass at the San Diego County Fair
Jonathan Horn, SOSDNote to the folks at the Arizona State Fair: Get "Chicken" Charlie Boghosian back to the fairgrounds in October, and this time, tell 'em to bring his deep-fried Kool-Aid. Boghosian, whose Chicken Charlie's set-up is a staple of fried goodness at fairs nationwide, is the cr ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Alleged Meth Head Busted Trying to Sell Fictitious Weed to Kids at Pinal County Fair
PCSOCayton Hart An alleged meth head was arrested on Friday after trying to sell some weed to a group of kids at the Pinal County Fair. The suspect didn't actually have any weed, but he did have a pocket full of crystal meth, an assault rifle, and a shotgun.About 10 p.m. Friday, a kid reported to ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Go Dutch
PCSOCayton Hart An alleged meth head was arrested on Friday after trying to sell some weed to a group of kids at the Pinal County Fair. The suspect didn't actually have any weed, but he did have a pocket full of crystal meth, an assault rifle, and a shotgun.About 10 p.m. Friday, a kid reported to ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Pet Peeve
Leave the beasts at home and jog a bit
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November 4, 2010
Nostalgia, Miami, and Expose
Leave the beasts at home and jog a bit
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November 4, 2010
Macy Gray, Third Eye Blind, Joe Sib, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, and Other Weekend Events
Macy Gray is scheduled to perform at CityScape on Friday.Macy Gray and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon hanging out at the same party?Such will be the case this weekend as the R&B star is scheduled to stage a free concert tomorrow night during this weekend's grand opening celebration of CityScape in do ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Old School Jam
Macy Gray is scheduled to perform at CityScape on Friday.Macy Gray and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon hanging out at the same party?Such will be the case this weekend as the R&B star is scheduled to stage a free concert tomorrow night during this weekend's grand opening celebration of CityScape in do ... More >>
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October 30, 2010
Snoop Dogg at Arizona State Fair Last Night
Snoop Dogg Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Friday, October 29, 2010 Snoop Dogg gave the audience at Veterans Memorial Coliseum everything they wanted to hear (and then some) during his Arizona State Fair performance on Friday evening. Tha Doggfather busted out with all of h ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Chocolate-Covered Scorpions, Fried Butter, and Other State Fair Eats
Snoop Dogg Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Friday, October 29, 2010 Snoop Dogg gave the audience at Veterans Memorial Coliseum everything they wanted to hear (and then some) during his Arizona State Fair performance on Friday evening. Tha Doggfather busted out with all of h ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Fair Enough
Check out boxing and Bret Michaels this weekend
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October 14, 2010
Deep Fried Fun
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Blogs
October 11, 2010
Incoming: Lady Gaga, A Perfect Circle, Snoop Dogg, Megadeth, Night Ranger
Oh Gaga...Let's not beat around the bush -- there hasn't been a new shows list in a few weeks. This doesn't really matter, however, since the shows will get announced one way or the other and you know what? Now's the time to announce them.It's easy to see that list is heavy with the big name acts, a ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Rural Routes
Eat a pie and chase a pig
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February 25, 2010
PB-R U Gonna Drink That?
Suck down budget beer at the Rogue
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February 4, 2010
Suns Griever
Fans hope for a turnaround when Portland comes to town
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January 20, 2010
Day Drinker: Garnett's Rite Inn
Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? "Let's go to Garnett's," offered my good friend, Ronda, ex-co-proprietor of the recently departed Ruby Room and Day Drinker play-date on the discussion of our next venue. "It's kind of a rough place, though. At least it ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
Festival Foods Services Brings Deep-Fried Twinkies to Mills Mall
It was probably inevitable. In light of the excitement generated by deliciously bad-for-you deep-fried goodies traditionally found at the fair and at festivals, now there's a new restaurant called Festival Foods Services, dishing up said naughty treats all the time. And not ironically, it' ... More >>
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November 12, 2009
Bone Portraits
It was probably inevitable. In light of the excitement generated by deliciously bad-for-you deep-fried goodies traditionally found at the fair and at festivals, now there's a new restaurant called Festival Foods Services, dishing up said naughty treats all the time. And not ironically, it' ... More >>
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November 5, 2009
Cheese and Crackers
Demo Derby, arm grappling highlight Fair’s final weekend
Blogs
November 3, 2009
Deep Fried Everything: Finding the Craziest Fair Food
Heather Hoch The epicenter of fair eats has a delighful view of the ferris wheel.The Arizona State Fair always seems to attract some rather eccentric food vendors. There are a few running themes in fair fare this year, though. First, if you can batter something like a corn dog, it can be d ... More >>
Music
October 29, 2009
Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and Debbie Deb – You’ve Gotta Love the State Fair’s Old School Jam
Heather Hoch The epicenter of fair eats has a delighful view of the ferris wheel.The Arizona State Fair always seems to attract some rather eccentric food vendors. There are a few running themes in fair fare this year, though. First, if you can batter something like a corn dog, it can be d ... More >>
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October 29, 2009
Old School Showdown
Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and Debbie Deb – You’ve Gotta Love the State Fair’s Old School Jam
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October 22, 2009
Talkin' Trash
Let your genetic detritus shine forth at the Fair
Music
October 22, 2009
In Search of Real Honky-Tonk at the Arizona State Fair
Let your genetic detritus shine forth at the Fair
Blogs
October 20, 2009
The Black Crowes Flap into Town on the Wings of a New Double Album
blackcroweslive.comThe brothers Robinson, singer Chris and guitarist Rich, bring The Black Crowes to the State Fair this Thursday. Wow, has it really been two decades since The Black Crowes released their debut album Shake Your Money Maker? Just about, kids, that disc dropped in January 1990 ... More >>
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October 15, 2009
What about Bob?
Folk rock legend finally gives Phoenix a show
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October 15, 2009
Fair Warning
10 things to know before heading down to 19th and McDowell
Blogs
October 13, 2009
Brewer Gives $1.7 Million in Stimulus Money to Fix Coliseum Roof so State Fair Events Can Go On
Arizona Veterans Memorial ColiseumGovernor Jan Brewer announced that she's releasing money from the state's Fiscal Stabilization Government Services Fund to finish repairs on the saddle-shaped roof of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Brewer says in a press release that she's pledged $1.7 mill ... More >>
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October 8, 2009
Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest
Arizona Veterans Memorial ColiseumGovernor Jan Brewer announced that she's releasing money from the state's Fiscal Stabilization Government Services Fund to finish repairs on the saddle-shaped roof of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Brewer says in a press release that she's pledged $1.7 mill ... More >>
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October 2, 2009
TEXAZ Grill Pays Tribute to the Texas State Fair
It's no secret that the Lone Star State -- and all of its legendary down-home cooking -- is the inspiration at TEXAZ Grill. All year long, the place serves up chicken-fried steaks and barbecued brisket fit for any Texas-sized appetite.There's a little extra love right now, though, since the restaura ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
Bob Dylan, American Idols, and Throwback Acts Dominate 2009 State Fair Concert Line-up
If you were one of the jilted music fans who got burned when Bob Dylan wimped out of his scheduled outdoor performance a couple weeks back, the folk rock legend has a way to make it up to you: He's putting on a free show...sorta. Dylan is set to perform at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum during ... More >>
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July 16, 2009
Hot Links: Cardinals Concessions, Suggs, and Butter Jackson
The cash-strapped Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority has made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to have the NFL team operate concessions at University of Phoenix stadium, beginning in 2010. The Cardinals will market the stadium for sponsorships and non-football events, but officials for the stadiu ... More >>
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May 28, 2009
WaterDance Film Festival: Grease
The cash-strapped Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority has made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to have the NFL team operate concessions at University of Phoenix stadium, beginning in 2010. The Cardinals will market the stadium for sponsorships and non-football events, but officials for the stadiu ... More >>
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November 20, 2008
Collison Course
Derby drivers make a full-metal racket at Buckeye’s Helzapoppin’
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October 16, 2008
This Year's Models
Both metal and flesh varieties
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October 9, 2008
It's Still Fair Weather
Both metal and flesh varieties
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November 1, 2007
Oedipus Wrecks
Both metal and flesh varieties
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October 11, 2007
The Fair Necessities
Art snobs need not apply
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July 5, 2007
Dungeons & Dragons
Art snobs need not apply
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