We admit that, at desperate times, we’ve given in to the corporate gods and picked up coffee at a Starbucks. What can we say? When one is desperate, convenience is a dangerous temptress. Shameful, isn’t it? If you’re like us and prefer to give moolah to local businesses, we now…
American Idol judge Simon Cowell recently told a teleconference he predicted a woman would win this season of the show (his last), and judging by Tuesday’s night’s performances of the top 12 ladies, the talent was definitely there.What stood out besides the 12 females’ vocal chops was how sickeningly sweet…
This spring, nature meets music and booze as the Desert Botanical Garden once again hosts Spiked! Thursday’s. The eclectic event features a different band and featured cocktail every week, making for rare opportunities to rock out in a beautiful desert landscape.Kicking off the series March 4 is garage rock band…
Bill Campana The Valley poet, who has participated in poetry slams both locally and nationally, hosts Sound Effects poetry open mike every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at Mama Java’s Coffeehouse in Phoenix. What’d you eat for dinner last night? A chicken and mushroom stir fry with fresh ginger and…
She has her own Twitter account, so it’s no wonder Mariah Carey inspired her fans to share the love over Twitter themselves after her performance Saturday night at the Dodge Theatre. Here’s what her little lambs had to say about the show.Oh, and you can check out our review here.@prtypearl-…
Alice in Chains played the Dodge Theatre last night, and the attendees were quick to become reviewers once they got home and logged on to Twitter. Here’s what was being said about the show.@tmearick- Alice in Chains kicked ass last night!! Think I love Jerry Cantrell. To the girls who…
It would probably be plenty of fun to sit down to a nice candlelit dinner with the boys of Austin, Texas-based band Harlem. The good-looking threesome plays poppy indie rock that makes it evident the group isn’t all about being fancy and dressing up in matador jackets–they seem like the…
Most couples would never dream of hitting the strip club together. However, if you’re looking for a little something to spice things up without getting too skeezy, the Pretty Things Peep Show will do the trick. The traveling burlesque event features a handful of performers putting on an act that…
It’s easy to miss being a college student when shows like Arizona State University’s Devilpalooza go down on campus this Friday, February 19. Thankfully for graduates and drop-outs alike, the event is free to the public, so you can make like a sorority sister, too, as bands such as Story of…
A $5 happy hour anywhere is a steal, but at BLT Steak at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, the deal’s even sweeter since the typical dinner menu includes steaks for over $75…
Kevin Patterson The Empty Frames Experiment improv troupe member, writer and photographer performs at Firestage at The Firehouse Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Spinach salad with sunflower seeds, cheese and olive oil. Favorite food: Roasted red peppers. You take a red pepper,…
Of course, everyone knows Madonna as the middle-ager who keeps managing to re-invent herself. Part of how she’s done that is by working with contemporary artists, such as Justin Timberlake, to create a relevant, ever-evolving sound.Today, the Queen of Pop releases Revolver (Mixes), an EP with eight songs, including six…
The Jack’s Mannequin show on Saturday at Marquee Theatre was full of youngn’s, and they were quick to take to their Twitter accounts to let the world know what they thought of the concert. Here’s a sampling of what was being said online. (And read our review here.) @whatitladue- Tonight was…
It was clear who the star of the show was Saturday night at the Jack’s Mannequin concert at Marquee Theatre — Nate Ruess, formerly of local band The Format, currently with New York City-based fun. (possibly the worst band name ever.) Fun. lived up to its name, entertaining the sold-out young…
Last night the Rhythm Room in Phoenix was packed with hipsters checking out indie pop artist St. Vincent, and they were quick to take to the interwebs to talk about what they thought of the show. Here’s what was being said (and check out our interview with Annie Clark here.)…
Whether you’re hosting a singles’ party this Valentine’s Day or looking for a tasty cocktail to get you in the mood, these drinks from Sassi look pretty and are simple to make. They’ll also be served at the upscale Italian restaurant this V-Day. Start salivating now. Coppa Venere Ingredients: 1…
Sure, Valentine’s Day is a great holiday for some–looking at you, ooey-gooey couples who can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. But for others, Cupid is more of a devil than an angel, only shooting arrows at a select few who get to act all romantic this lovers’…
He may be a star now, but back in the day, Andrew McMahon had to haul his piano into the basement of the former Nile Theater in Mesa just like the rest of them. “I’ve definitely got a lot of good memories from Phoenix,” McMahon says, remembering the Valley as…
When we went to Society Café in Las Vegas a few months ago, we were totally impressed with the American restaurant’s innovative takes on classics–pasta drenched in truffle cream, egg-topped ham-and-cheese sandwiches and mouthwatering cocktails. Lucky for us, the former chef of that restaurant, Jeremy Pacheco, is now back in…
He may be a star now, but back in the day, Andrew McMahon had to haul his piano into the basement of the former Nile Theatre in Mesa just like the rest of them.”I’ve definitely got a lot of good memories from Phoenix,” McMahon says, remembering the Valley as one…
Z’Tejas Grill sure is busy these days. In-between remodeling their Scottsdale location at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, offering Mary Poppins attendees who bring their ticket stubs free appetizers and putting together a special Valentine’s Day themed menu, the Southwestern restaurant is also busy promoting its margarita mix, which is now…
Sade has long been on the hook-up playlists of many, since the group debuted back in 1983. You know, light some candles, throw your stuffed animals off the bed and put on some smooth R&B stylings from the classic British group. Now the band is releasing their first album in…
