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Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: Astor House in Phoenix Is Hosting a Cocktail Class this Saturday Chow Bella's One-Stop Guide to Metro Phoenix Food Trucks: When and Where to Find Them 5-5-5 Wine Tasting at The ... More >>

4th Annual Phoenix Tequila Fest in Downtown Phoenix This Weekend Because Tequila, Holidays

Some might say "Merry Christmas," others say "Feliz Navidad," and still others simply say "Happy holidays," but whatever you call this time of year, there's only one word for the drinking event whose timing (thankfully) corresponds with the hectic season: tequila. See also: Best Tequila 2012 - 3 Am ... More >>

Rush Recording Upcoming Phoenix Show for DVD Release in 2013

Rush does its own thing. Resolutely, absolutely, completely. The "Holy Triumvirate's" fierce individualism can be viewed as a tribute to one of its heroes, Ayn Rand, but it's okay if you're not into the Objectivist thing; you can appreciate Rush for exactly what it is: a power trio that's enjoyed ... More >>

T.I., Andrew Jackson Jihad, Lady Gaga, and More Just Announced Phoenix Show

Quasi-political folk band Andrew Jackson Jihad, a band that would be hard to take seriously, if not for the ballsy lyrical stylings displayed on songs like "American Tune" and "Joe Arpaio is a Punk," is hitting The Crescent Ballroom Sunday, November 18. If you've never heard them (unlikely if you' ... More >>

Ryan Gaumont, What Are You Listening To?

Ryan Gaumont Gaumont is a member of local sketch comedy troupe Bully Mammoth and is a stand-up comedian. See him perform at Stand Up Scottsdale! in Scottsdale this Friday, August 31 at 9 p.m. For more details, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would ... More >>

Top Phoenix Music Stories of the Week

The news waits for no one -- at least that's what we read somewhere -- so it's perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of our biggest stories f ... More >>

Balls of Fury

Incoming: The Black Keys, El-P, Sharon Van Etten

Blues rock masters The Black Keys have been on top of the world lately. They've toured the globe, sold out Madison Square Garden twice, and headlined every music festival under the sun (including this year's Coachella fest, where they teamed up with Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty during ... More >>

Incoming: Jason Mraz, Pennywise, Jeff the Brotherhood

Guess who's looking a lot older and more strung out than last time anyone saw him? Good ol' Jason Mraz. You'd think that someone who has "the remedy" would easily be able to keep himself from looking like an aging schlub of a musician. Au contraire, mon frère. Simply observe -- he looks something l ... More >>

Neil Diamond, Social Distortion, Handsome Furs

​"So good, so good, so good!" That's what you'll be chanting after Neil Diamond plays hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Cherry Cherry" and "Cracklin' Rosie" at the US Airways Center in August.The '70s stunna is going to help you get your adult contemporary groove on when he comes to Phoenix.Neil Diamon ... More >>

Incoming: Roger Waters, Gigantour, New Edition

Riverfront Times​Roger Waters is coming back to the US Airways Center to perform The Wall in its entirety once again. I was there last time, and many would agree that it was easily one of the best shows to have come through Phoenix in 2010.Roger Waters, New Edition, Megadeth and Motorhead will be ... More >>

Lax Phoenix Recordkeeping Allows City Officials to Enjoy Lavish Off-the-Book Perks

Lil Wayne at U.S. Airways Center Last Night

Maria VassettLil Wayne performing at U.S. Airways Center last night.​Lil Wayne US Airways Center, Phoenix Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Lil Wayne has entertained the idea of morphing from a rapper into a full-fledged rock star for a few years now. Why would one of the world's most successful rappers wa ... More >>

Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox, Other Public Officials Enjoying Concerts, Suns Games in Arena Suite; Incomplete Records Mask How Often

Public officials living the suite life at the U.S. Airways Center.​Phoenix officials have not kept track of who's been kicking back in the city-owned suite at the U.S. Airways Center watching Phoenix Suns games or rocking out to legends like Elton John. But they're supposed to, according to their ... More >>

Lady Gaga at US Airways Center Last Night ( VIDEO)

Maria VassettLady Gaga performs at US Airways Center.​Lady GagaMay 26, 2011US Airways CenterFor fans who were seeing Lady Gaga's Monster Ball a second time last night, they definitely got a little something new.She closed out the show with a "Born This Way" performance reminiscent of her spot on t ... More >>

Shoot to Kill

Pretty people sweat it out

Singer/Assailant Chris Brown Added to Roster for Phoenix Celebrity Shootout

​Yesterday I kinda bagged on the "celebrities" committed to playing in this year's version of the annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout at US Airways Center.Today organizers added another big name. The Good News: The name is big. REALLY big. Pretty much everyone who cares even a little about ... More >>

Jared Dudley and the Phoenix Suns Stay Tough, But Can't Topple the Los Angeles Lakers

nba.com/sunsJared Dudley led the Phoenix Suns with 21 points during last night's defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers.​The final minutes of last night's game pitting the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center were pulse-pounding and exciting, but Planet Orange ultimately lost ... More >>

No. 3 Lady Gaga - Countdown of the Best Concerts of 2010

​Over the last days of 2010 Up On The Sun will be counting down the best live shows of 2010. Today we look at the #3 show of the year, Lady Gaga at US Airways Center.

New Concessions at US Airways Center: The Taste Test

Erica O'NeilThe bustling new ZZ to Go was packed with customers during half-time.​Last week we reported on US Airways Center's plans to upgrade their concessions line-up, with a push toward incorporating more fresh and local ingredients. This week we're bringing you the verdict on some of those ne ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 12/2 Issue

​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What long-forgotten nugget did Jason P. Woodbury unearth for the first installment of his "Obscuro" column?What di ... More >>

Nov. 29 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, Clare Patey, Roger Waters, US Airways Center, and MCSO Detention Officers

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

'American Idol' Performers Hang Out with Fans at US Airways Center

Luke Holwerda​ Proving that being on one of the most popular television shows in America hasn't gone to their heads, the contestants from American Idol were very anti-diva-like at their show at US Airways Center last night. Fans got to mingle with the performers at meet-and-greets after the show, ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Escape Golden State with Win After 264-Point Shootout

www.nba.com/sunsAmar'e Stoudemire: Another huge night.​The NBA's top two scoring teams did exactly what was expected of them Monday night in Oakland, where the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 133-131 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns moved to 19 games over .500 win and maintained their hold ... More >>

Kanye West, Lady Gaga Plot Tour: Phoenix is First Stop

​Kanye West and Lady Gaga are coming to U.S. Airways Center on November 10, the first date on their Fame Kills joint tour.Having been blown away by Kanye's last tour, I'm super excited, as you should be, even if that Taylor Swift stunt pissed you off, as it did Michael Lopez.Full concert dates bel ... More >>

Beyonce Gets Emotional Over Michael Jackson At U.S. Airways Show

Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

Just Announced: Tool, Blink 182, Tori Amos

It always catches us off gaurd, but Arizona-based winemaker and film producer Maynard James Keen occasionally still dabbles in his side project, making spooky prog metal with his band Tool. The band's show at U.S. Airways is this week's biggest show announcement, headlining a list of thin summer of ... More >>

Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?

This could be you! Not that you're fat or anything...Dear readers, we here at Up on the Sun love you all and think you are all beautiful people. So believe us when we tell you that this heads-up about The Biggest Loser auditions being in the Valley this weekend has nothing to do with our personal fe ... More >>

Overtime Flies

Suns, Mavs aren’t the same, but hey, it’s still Suns-Mavs

Concert of the Year Countdown: #3 Blue Man Group

Show: Blue Man Group at US Airways Center, January 14.I couldn't tear myself away from this show, not even after I drank a few beers and had to pee. The concept for the show was "How to Be a Megastar," and included all manner of interactive multi-media, from how-to video clips on giant screens to sh ... More >>

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Tour de farce: the corporate-sponsored tours we don’t want to buy tickets to

Ladies First

Who won Phoenix’s inaugural b-ball title? Hint: It wasn’t the Suns.

Future Shock: Mandy Moore, Kelly Clarkson, Citizen Fish, and more

Got Game?

Dodgeballs to the wall

Without Reservations

Native Americans shoot hoops at AWA

Metal and Might

Copperstate Football likes its grass stains the old-fashioned way

BEST FLAN

Havana Cafe

Fang Base

Rattlers fans get one last home game

Dark Impulses

At night, downtown Phoenix is a ghost town – except for a few bright spots

Sorry, We're Closed

Downtown businesses are struggling to stay afloat

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Dunk Food

Calendar for the week

Pic Hits for the week

STRIKE THREE, YOU'RE ART

PICS HITS AND THRILLS

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