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UK Thursdays Moves to Monarch Theatre

The Monarch in downtown Phoenix is going to be shaking and quaking with sonic booms of bass every Thump Day as long-running dubstep joint UK Thursdays has moved to the Washington Street club as of last week. Promoters behind the bass-heavy EDM night, which originally launched back in 2009 as...
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13 Fall Festivals in Metro Phoenix

The fall is a wonderfully dangerous time in Phoenix -- we've survived summer (celebration is in order!) and for a few solid months, everyone decides to host a festival, special event, or series that'll fill your schedule from now until Christmas. Sure, it's overwhelming, but we've narrowed the list to...
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Healthy World Cuisine Breakfast and Lunch Spot Now Open in Tempe

The list of food styles for Tempe's new Desert Roots Kitchen reads like a global grocery list: American, Asian Fusion, Brazilian, Caribbean, Ethiopian, Moroccan, Thai, etc. But the new breakfast and lunch spot, which opened Monday at 414 South Mill Avenue (Mill and Fifth Street, in the former home of...
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Top Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend

See also: New Times Calendar of Events Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. Friday Night Mussels @ House of Tricks On September 6th, 1987 Bob and Robin Trick opened the doors to their tiny 1920's house-turned-restaurant...
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Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all...
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UK Thursdays/Pheosia Films Bash @ School of Rock

Like many denizens of Tempe, the folks behind popular UK Thursdays decided to take the summer off for rest, relaxation, and recreation. Now that classes are set to resume at Arizona State University later this month and the college crowd has begun making its return to town, the dubstep weekly...
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Passion Pit at Marquee Theatre, 9/11/12

See also: Passion Pit: The Electropop Band is Doing Just Fine These Days Passion Pit @ Marquee Theatre| 9/11/12Massachusetts electropoppers Passion Pit haven't performed in the Valley in almost three years. The band's second full-length album, Gossamer, was released a couple of months ago, and fans responded quite well to...
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Devil’s Diner Misses on Breakfast Greatness in Tempe

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that...
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Wasted Velvet in Tempe Closes

See also: Pussycat Lounge in Scottsdale Closes Anyone brimming with dreams of bringing their killer nightclub concept to the ASU crowd now has a vacant spot in which to make it a reality: The website of Tempe lounge and dance joint Wasted Velvet, located just off Mill Avenue, announced that...
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Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

See also: World of Beer Grand Opening in Tempe Happy weekend Chow Bella friends! We're going to sweat it out this weekend with a little bit of barbecue at one of Phoenix's newest restaurants, then we're popping over to Tempe to check out their newest beer bar, and wrapping things...
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Club Candids: Canteen Modern Tequila Bar

Mill Avenue is pretty weird regularly, but it gets even weirder on Friday nights. The one-man bands, homeless folks, and gutter punks continue to hit people up for money, though the atmosphere transforms from casually dressed college students to scandalous gals dressed to impress...
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Bill Tonnesen, Contentious Tempe Developer, Aims for Immortality

Bill Tonnesen is distracted by dog shit. A wet, orange-brown turd on a concrete paver at one of the several rental properties he's recently renovated has stopped him dead in his tracks. "Oh, noooooo!" Tonnesen moans, pointing at the mess. "How did that get here? We'd better . . ...
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Downtown’s First Friday (Sept. 7)

Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We're here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide -- an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we'll introduce some of our favorite spots and...
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Owner of Robbie Fox’s Public House Opens A.M. Diner Next Door

While frequenters of Tempe's Mill Avenue might not be holding their breath for the opening of yet another ice cream joint (Philadelphia-based Rita's Italian Ice is slated to open Wednesday, June 20, next to Mellow Mushroom), they may be excited to know there's a new place to grab some a.m...
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DJ Filthy Flip on Why He’s A One Man Wolfpack

See also: Collective Chaos on Misconceptions About Scottsdale DJs See also: Pilots on Their Airplane Shtick, Harry Potter Obsession, and Busting Into the Local DJ SceneBy his own admission, Filthy Flip still has plenty a lot to learn about the world of EDM. The fresh-faced local DJ is a relatively...
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Final Friday Artwalks in Tempe

Between First Friday and Third Thursday, the alliteration-focused arts events are aplenty in Phoenix, and this month, you can add Final Friday to your must-attend list...
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Seven Favorite Spots to See a Film in Phoenix

There's no better escape than the one found in a theater seat in front of a large screen. Great films take their audiences to cool, faraway places with interesting characters and captivating stories. Sure, you can hit up your local big box for the latest Hollywood hit, but if you're...
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Top Phoenix Arts and Culture Stories of the Week

If Bob Ross were alive today, he'd be painting happy little trees all over the place in ecstatic fervor for all the arts and culture happenings in Phoenix. To help you see the forest for the trees, here's a recap of the top arts and culture stories of the week...