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Dirty Devil Becomes College Dropouts, And Friends Gets Its Cherry Back

The Dirty Devil has become a dropout, literally. The sinful-sounding ASU watering, located at 560 South College Avenue in Tempe (within stumbling distance to Sun Devil Stadium), transformed into the jock-oriented College Dropouts this past weekend. While the Dirty Devil's jet-black color scheme and weekly hip-hop dance night went away...
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Night Train: End of the Line

Are you still standing? Hell! That must mean you haven't taken a trip on the Night Train, the ultimate pub crawl for the Phoenix Light Rail. We've spent the last month giving you one stop, one drink and one more reason to ride the light rail every day. Now that...
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DJ Swift Rock & WinterFresh

If you're feeling the need to bump your hump to some hip-hop, R&B, or Top 40 dance jams, a few off-the-hook urban dance parties will be happening over the next 48 hours that you'll definitely wanna check out. The Bay Area's DJ Swift Rock will be hanging and banging over...
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All Aboard for the Best Eateries Along the Light Rail

A lot of excitement about the Metro light rail has revolved around the easy new connection between downtown Phoenix and downtown Tempe. And when it comes to dining options, that's definitely a good thing, whether you're a commuter, a student, or just a foodie-about-town. Hop off the train in either...
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Night Train: Center Parkway/Washington (Stop #20)

Where: Rolling Hills Golf Course (1415 N. Mill Ave.) is a 10 to 15 minute walk, uphill, from the station. Drink: A pitcher of Bud Light ($6.50) Scene: Our lofty goal with this bar crawl was to find someplace at every stop that was within walking distance and not actually...
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Farewell to More Local Eateries

By Michele Laudig Consider this the yin to my yang post about new restaurants yesterday. One corner of Mill Avenue is a little darker these days, since Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen and Coconut Club Bar & Grill both closed their doors two weeks ago. On the upside, Dragonfly's original location in...
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The Lowdown on All-Star Weekend’s Biggest Parties

The Valley's about to get a little "derrty." Universal Records rapper Nelly is doing the Nix's hip-hop fans a solid by filling in at the two gigs that Chris Brown abandoned eartlier this week due to the recent legal problem's the R&B singer has become embroiled in. As a result,...
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Let There Be Lights

Okay, Thanksgiving's come and gone, so even the Grinchiest humbuggers should be ready to feel Christmasy. It helps to wait for evening, when there's that nip in the air. Get out of the car. See pretty lights. Not there yet? Here's the prescription: a loading dose of cheer at the...
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Phooson, Tokio Hotel, Wu Tang Clan and More Over the Weekend

How's everyone feeling after Phooson? Significantly rocked out? Did you get the chance to stop by First Friday before joining the legions of 15-year-old Fallout Boy fans? No? No worries, we've got you covered.  Phooson 2008 Check out our coverage of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Fallout Boy, Tokio Hotel, The Pussycat...
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Caffe Boa Supplies Sophistication Just Off Mill Avenue

My rediscovery of one of the classiest restaurants in Tempe happened, ironically, by way of a rock concert. I had plans to see a national act with a couple of friends who'd bought tickets months ago. Since these gals have families and busy careers, the show was a rare treat...
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Best Alternative to Mill Avenue

Tempe MarketplaceWe feel so guilty. Look, we know we’re supposed to celebrate Mill Avenue, given its status as the closest thing this metropolis has to an urban shopping district. But, um, there’s a new marketplace in town, and we can’t resist the pull. NoPho folks have had Desert Ridge for a while, and there are all […]
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Caffiend: Coffee Plantation’s Eye Opener

The first time I ever made coffee in my life, I almost killed somebody. It was my sophomore year in high school, and I was the "singer" in a punk/metal band called Legion of the Dead. The guitarist asked me to make coffee at practice one day, and, never having made coffee and with no frame of reference, I filled the coffee filter to the hilt with coffee grounds. The guitarist took one sip of the black brew and gasped. "Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"
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Bounty Hunter: The (Shopping) Holy Grail at First Friday

If you're looking for something different (read: not mass merchandised, made-in-China crap) for your sweetie, or Aunt Ida, or your boss, this is the last First Friday before Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Yes, the last one. Since First Friday can be a zoo, especially before major holidays, we've culled the...
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Club Candids: Rula Bula

By Lilia Menconi These ladies REALLY want you to check the slideshow. Some weekends, we just want a little comfort. There's been a lot of special event-oriented club candids that are always a good time, sure. But between the opening of the W Scottsdale Hotel and Halloween at Last Exit,...
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You Asked For It: Tractor Pull Divas

Tractor Pull DivasLove Songs for (Insert Your Name Here)(Self released)I haven't been overly enamored of local alt-country bands since I started doing You Asked For It back in September. The New Westerns had a nice sound, but spotty vocals, and suffer from occasional self-indulgence. Instant Hobo won points for being hobo-themed, but...
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The Green Party

There's a particular word in Irish slang that perfectly sums up the spirit behind St. Patrick's Day: craic. Pronounced "crack," it usually signifies that boisterous good times are afoot, thanks to a merry mix of alcohol, music, and maybe even some debauchery. So it goes without saying that the craic...
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Night Train: The Ultimate Light Rail Pub Crawl

In just a few short days (December 27, to be exact), the Valley Metro will be running. With those electrified cables comes the chance to drink down Phoenix like never before. Yes, soon you'll be able to get booze from Mesa to damn near Glendale without forcing a friend to...