Jan. 11 In Blogs: Merc Bar, Edward Sharpe, Papago Brewing, and Jared Loughner

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:...

By Jonathan McNamara

January 11, 2011

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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:

Jackalope Ranch: Ultra Lounge Tuesdays at Merc Bar

Phoenix Art Show Gives Voice to The Homeless, Undocumented, and LGBTQ Youth

Up on the Sun: Edward Sharpe, Black Joe Lewis, Xavier Rudd Tapped for 2011 McDowell Mountain Music Festival

Incoming: Coheed and Cambria, Flosstradamus, Of Montreal, Rick Ross, Toad The Wet Sprocket

Chow Bella: Papago Brewing: Happy Hour Report Card

Litchfield's Set to Open Friday at The Wigwam

Valley Fever: Jared Loughner's Family Releases Statement

Jared Loughner Professor Describes "Evil Stare" -- and Sean Hannity Gives New Times a Little Love

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