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Cinco de Mayo Guide 2014

Special Events Chandler Downtown Public Library Courtyard 100 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler Got a Chihuahua that's both cute and quick? Those wee beasties will be celebrated during Chandler's Cinco de Mayo Festival, where they can participate in both the yearly Chihuahua races and beauty pageant, which are the hallmark of...
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10 Best Things I Ate in February

Times flies when you're eating great food, and that was definitely the case last month, which means it's time to look back on the very best things I ate in February. The list includes everything from a sweet treat at one of Chow Bella's new favorite bakeries to indulgent dishes...
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New Year’s Eve Guide 2013

SPECIAL EVENTS Celebrity Theatre 440 N. 32nd St. www.celebritytheatre.com UrbanAZ will present A Grown & Sexy New Year's Eve Concert featuring R&B, slow jams, and pop hits from El Debarge, Guy, and Johnny Gill. 9 p.m., $55-$75. Call 602-267-1600. Circle K New Year's Eve Block Party Mill Avenue District, Tempe...
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21 Winter and Spring Festivals in Metro Phoenix

There are many reasons to be thankful for living in Arizona and a big chunk of them fall under spring. Between the great weather, influx of tourists, and an abundance of things to do, February through May is a time for serious celebration. And we're not the only ones who...
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Top 5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Ballet Arizona Presents La Bayadère at Symphony Hall Ballet Arizona's production of La Bayadère will be a feast for the eyes. With costumes and sets designed by Sergiy Spevyakin, borrowed from Boston Ballet's 2010 production, the show will offer the vibrancy of India's most fantastical palette with rich silks and...
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Cosplayers Wanted for Tempe Geeks’ Night Out Video Shoot Today

Take heed, superheroes, superheroines, sci-fi cosplayers, and costumed geeks of the Valley -- the City of Tempe is in need of your services tomorrow afternoon for a special mission. Just like Commissioner Gordon firing up the Bat-Signal to cajole The Dark Knight into service, Tempe's city officials have put out...
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June Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

Although just about as many restaurants opened as the ones that closed last month, the good news is that of the places that shuttered, many have plans to reopen as new concepts in the coming months. So, although it hurts to see some local mainstays shutter, it's nice to know...
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Top 5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

The Science of "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" at Arizona Science Center The world is full of strange things. Sometimes it's natures way of telling you something's wrong; other times societal traditions require, say, neck stretching. Some folks can't help carving angels on the heads of a pins or building...
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7 Free Fitness Events in Metro Phoenix

If your New Year's resolutions included losing weight and saving money, splurging on a P90X system, Wii-Fit, and a gym membership can seem like a double edged sword. Lucky for you, Jackalope Ranch has put together a list of seven free fitness events so you can burn calories without burning...
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14 St. Patrick’s Day Parties in Metro Phoenix

There are a few things that are almost guaranteed to happen during St. Patrick's Day: funny hats and green beads will be worn by many a bar patron, bad imitations of Irish accents will be proffered by the inebriated, and endless gallons of emerald-colored beer will be quaffed. Such things...
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Phoenix Artist Laura Spalding Best: 100 Creatives

Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city's creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year's Best of Phoenix issue, we're profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 22. Laura Spalding Best...
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10 Best Open Mic Nights in Metro Phoenix

For musicians looking to hone their craft, test out a few songs, or just show off their skills in front of some warm bodies, there are more than a few opportunities to do so at the various open mic nights throughout Metro Phoenix. Many performing artists around the Valley have...
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Phoenix Designer Brian Cresson: 100 Creatives

Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city's creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year's Best of Phoenix issue, we're profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 29. Brian Cresson. Fashion's...
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ASU’s Ceramics Research Center to Relocate in 2014

ASU's Ceramics Research Center will be moving to a new home in the coming months, but luckily its extensive ceramics collection doesn't have too far to go. The new ceramics center is slated to take over a portion of The Brickyard on Mill, the ground-floor space formerly occupied by Borders...
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Top 10 Phoenix Protests of 2013

There's been no shortage of protests around Phoenix this year.Although most notable protests in 2013 were on the immigration front, there were a few others that caught our attention, including the protest of an alleged cat-killer, and a march for the right to go topless. Check out our picks for...