April 7 In Blogs: Richard Chrisman, Steampunk, Rachel Austin, El Chorro Lodge, and Boring Proms

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

April 7, 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:

Feathered Bastard: Richard Chrisman's Lawyer Defends PLEA BBQ, Slimes Sergio Virgillo Yet Again

Jackalope Ranch: Steampunk Street II Takes Over Mesa This Friday

TEDxScottsdale Opens with Focus on Urban Sustainability

Up on the Sun: Rachel Austin's "Babydoll" Video: Like an Old Childhood Dream from the Analog Era

Billie Maxwell, Aaron Lewis, Arcade Fire, Talib Kweli and More in This Week's Issue

Chow Bella: Tlacoyos from Huauchinango Mexican Grill

Ryan Soranson at El Chorro Lodge

Valley Fever: How to Make Sure Your Kid Has the Most Boring Prom Ever, Compliments of SADD

Mesa Man Who Almost-Fatally Stabbed Stepfather 50 Times to Cops: Let Me Go and I'll "Finish the Job"

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