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Your Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Metro Phoenix This Week

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18. Downtempo's Date with Tempe Phoenix Downtempo Ride takes to the streets on two wheels in search of bike-friendly destinations and perfect Phoenix patios. Downtempo’s Date with Tempe, the latest ride in the...
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Umami in Tempe to Close This Week

According to a post on the Umami Facebook page, the Tempe ramen restaurant will close its doors on Thursday.  "It’s with a heavy heart, that we have to announce that Umami will no longer be open at our current location off of Mill," the post reads. " We are an...
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10 Places For Easter Brunch in Metro Phoenix

Want to break bread with your family and friends this Easter, but don't want to deal with the mess and fuss of hosting? Not a problem. This Sunday, March 27 plenty of Valley restaurants will offer Easter brunch specials ranging from extravagant buffets to menus featuring bone marrow and slow...
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The Metro Phoenix Music Venue Openings and Closings of 2015

Change, as they say, is inevitable. And in Phoenix’s live music and nightlife scenes, it’s practically a fact of life. Every single year will always include any number of both arrivals and departures of venues and clubs as places open to much fanfare or regrettably close their doors. Such was...
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New Music from Sunset Voodoo, Huckleberry, The Apaches, and More

Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now.  Sunset Voodoo -"Sweet Release" Last year I was pretty enamored with Sunset Voodoo's sophomore EP Strange Things and it seems they...
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RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love, What Are You Wearing?

RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love are the owners of Rocket A Go Go, the colorful rockabilly shop at the southwest corner of Mill and Southern avenues. They’ve been friends for almost 11 years, and opened the shop, originally called Rocket Resale, in 2011. They’re not only business partners, but soon...
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Get Your Green on With Our St. Patrick’s Day Guide

We’ve got both good and bad news for anyone eager to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day, particularly those who tend to drink to excess. First, the bad news: It’s happening on a weekday this year – a Thursday, to be exact – which could spell trouble for those with obligations...
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Matt’s Big Breakfast to Open in Tempe Next Year

Heads up, Tempe! You're the lucky winners of the fourth location of Matt's Big Breakfast. According to owner Matt Pool, the new restaurant is expected to open in late 2016 inside the Marina Heights development in Tempe.  "The chance to be in Tempe is such a big deal to us,"...
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7 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from January 25 through 29. Strange Brew There are plenty of films out there that spotlight man’s enduring affection for beer, but none so memorable as the 1983 release Strange Brew. So it seems rather appropriate that downtown Mesa’s first...
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The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, March 11, to Sunday, March 13. Stupid Fucking Bird Stray Cat Theatre has roamed a gauntlet of Valley venues this season, preparing for residency at Tempe Center for the Arts starting later this year. Just so you don’t get...
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10 New Places for Brunch in Metro Phoenix

We've noticed a trend at Valley restaurants, and it's called brunch. Everyone's favorite weekend meal has started popping up everywhere. So from red velvet waffles to a Bloody Mary sushi roll (yes, really), here are some of the newest brunch offerings in metro Phoenix.  Artizen The newly opened Camby Hotel's...
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Cornish Pasty Co. to Open Pub on Mill Avenue in Tempe

Dark, narrow, and effortlessly cool, the space occupied by the original Cornish Pasty Co. restaurant at 960 West University Drive in Tempe long has been a haven for diners and drinkers looking to avoid the rowdy crowds and party-goers that frequent downtown Tempe. But now Cornish Pasty Co. owner Dean Thomas...
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November Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

Call it a chain reaction. From a new zpizza to a new Scooptacular, the Valley is crazy about chains this month — and we're not talking about Olive Garden. This month, we also said hello a shiny new Pita Jungle and goodbye to the original restaurant on Apache Boulevard.  Openings...
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5 Things to Do Outside in Metro Phoenix During December 2015

December is a wonderful time to be outdoors in Phoenix. With the city getting increasingly busy, and the holidays speedily slinging the days past, escaping into the cool desert is a great way step back and enjoy this time of year — and our surroundings. Plus, it's a chance to...
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September Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

September was a big month for restaurants in Tempe, with three openings and one closing. Anyone looking for food in Tempe can now find burritos at Sun Devil Stadium, European food on South Mill, and more. On the flip side, Revival closed in downtown Tempe after a whirlwind run.  Openings...
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ASU Students Ranked Hottest in the Nation by Clover Dating App

Sounds like there are some really, really, ridiculously good-looking Sun Devils out there. As if Mill Avenue and ASU college parties needed anymore advertising, Arizona State University once again is home to the hottest student body in the country, according to a study in college dating trends from a mobile...
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Clark Park Farmers Market in Tempe Is Small but Inviting

Market: Clark Park Farmers Market Hours and location: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays October through May; summer hours TBD 1730 South Roosevelt Street, Tempe 480-350-5893 www.tempeaction.org Scoop: This market is a recent addition to the growing list of farmers markets around the Valley – it’s only been open since October...