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    May 21, 2012

    Incoming: Chick Corea, Shockwave 2012, Dionne Warwick

    See also: Up on the Sun's interview with Chick CoreaOne of America's jazz great and Grammy Award-winner, Chick Corea, is coming to town. The jazz legend has played alongside people like Miles Davis, but his own catalog is rife with creative explorations. With a little help from Gary Burton, the pian ... More >>

  • Music

    May 17, 2012

    Alex Lora of Mexico's El Tri Is Kind of a Big Deal

    See also: Up on the Sun's interview with Chick CoreaOne of America's jazz great and Grammy Award-winner, Chick Corea, is coming to town. The jazz legend has played alongside people like Miles Davis, but his own catalog is rife with creative explorations. With a little help from Gary Burton, the pian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Manu Chao in Arizona, 9/21/11

    Photo by Anthony Sandoval​ Manu Chao The Lot Across From El Portal Restaurant Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Last night's Manu Chao appearance ended up being more than just a free concert on an empty parking lot across the street from a Mexican restaurant. I mean, those were definitely the bas ... More >>

  • News

    September 8, 2011

    Ask a Mexican on Waiting for Work and Authentic Mexican Music

    Photo by Anthony Sandoval​ Manu Chao The Lot Across From El Portal Restaurant Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Last night's Manu Chao appearance ended up being more than just a free concert on an empty parking lot across the street from a Mexican restaurant. I mean, those were definitely the bas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Puente's Senate Bill 1070 "Cultural Night of Resistance"

    Puente is hosting a 1070-inspired art walk​It's been a year since Arizona's infamous immigration law, Senate Bill 1070, went into effect, gutted though it was, by the federal court.While this could be cause for celebration by nativist politicians and their supporters, a community will gather in Ph ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    MLB All-Star Game Boycott Bad Idea Says State Representative Ruben Gallego

    Arizona state Representative Ruben Gallego opposes a boycott of the upcoming All-Star Game in Phoenix.Ever since Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law, pro-immigrant activists and politicians have had different perspectives on how to best show disapproval of the controversial imm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Major League Baseball All-Star Game Boycotted by Human Rights Group Puente

    WikimediaCommonsPuente is encouraging fans to boycott the All-Star Game over SB 1070The Phoenix-based human-rights organization Puente has called for a national boycott of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, to be hosted at Chase Field, July 12.Puente's boycott stems from its opposition to Sena ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Vicente Fernandez Protested at Phoenix Concert by Puente

      Vicente Fernandez, a Mexican ranchero singer, angered some in Arizona's Latino community when he decided to not only perform in an anti-immigrant state, but also because he is being sponsored by Budweiser.Scores of people showed up at US Airways Center Friday evening to show their disdain fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    June 13 In Blogs: Vicente Fernandez, Spring Bling, Hip Hop, Cheese 'n Stuff Deli, and Gabrielle Giffords

    ​​​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:

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Russell Pearce Bashes Immigrants While Hispanics Are Saving Arizona's Economy

    Senate President Russell Pearce claims illegal immigration costs taxpayers beaucoup cash; in reality Hispanics, legal and illegal, are aiding the state's economy.A boom in Arizona's Latino population has resulted in a powerful purchasing bloc that could help save the state's struggling economy.This, ... More >>

  • News

    May 12, 2011

    Young Female Promoter Vows to Return Pro Boxing to Glory in Arizona Despite Anti-Immigrant Laws That Have Put It on the Ropes

    Senate President Russell Pearce claims illegal immigration costs taxpayers beaucoup cash; in reality Hispanics, legal and illegal, are aiding the state's economy.A boom in Arizona's Latino population has resulted in a powerful purchasing bloc that could help save the state's struggling economy.This, ... More >>

  • News

    February 3, 2011

    Ask a Mexican on Being a Gabacho and Switzerland

    Senate President Russell Pearce claims illegal immigration costs taxpayers beaucoup cash; in reality Hispanics, legal and illegal, are aiding the state's economy.A boom in Arizona's Latino population has resulted in a powerful purchasing bloc that could help save the state's struggling economy.This, ... More >>

  • News

    November 11, 2010

    Ask a Mexican: On Robbing From the Old, Giving to the Underpaid, and Crying Manly Tears

    Senate President Russell Pearce claims illegal immigration costs taxpayers beaucoup cash; in reality Hispanics, legal and illegal, are aiding the state's economy.A boom in Arizona's Latino population has resulted in a powerful purchasing bloc that could help save the state's struggling economy.This, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Incoming: John Mayer, Cake, Asia, Scorpions, Slightly Stoopid

    "I called my penis what? Why would I tell that to a reporter?"​Up on the Sun contributor/club guru Benjamin Leatherman couldn't have said it better in regards to this week's announcements "Shit week for announcements."There is hope, however, in this meager group. That hope rests on the strong come ... More >>

  • News

    March 18, 2010

    On Hate Crimes and Cultural Smells

    "I called my penis what? Why would I tell that to a reporter?"​Up on the Sun contributor/club guru Benjamin Leatherman couldn't have said it better in regards to this week's announcements "Shit week for announcements."There is hope, however, in this meager group. That hope rests on the strong come ... More >>

  • Music

    December 4, 2003

    Higher Authority

    Authority Zero is recording its sophomore album in a gated community in Scottsdale. Totally punk rock!

  • Calendar

    July 17, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Authority Zero is recording its sophomore album in a gated community in Scottsdale. Totally punk rock!

  • Dining

    July 10, 2003

    Mexican Idol

    The crooners at a west-side bar put gringo karaoke lovers to shame

  • News

    April 17, 2003

    Border Boyz

    As narcocorridos - Mexican drug ballads - get nastier, the crowds in Phoenix get bigger and bigger

  • Music

    October 10, 2002

    Fresh Colombian

    Colombia's Juanes rocks, rolls to Latin music acceptance

  • Calendar

    September 13, 2001

    ¡Viva la Revolución!

    September 16 is the real Mexican Independence Day

  • News

    April 27, 2000

    Flashes 04-27-2000

    September 16 is the real Mexican Independence Day

  • Calendar

    November 2, 1995

    Pic Hits for the week

    September 16 is the real Mexican Independence Day

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