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Best Example of Political Courage

State Senator Jerry Lewis, for voting against Lesko's anti-birth control bill, twiceFor those cynical Democrats who’ve argued that the recall of ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce only resulted in a Republican replacing a Republican, check out the way state Senator Jerry Lewis, the GOPer who beat Pearce in that contest, voted when it came to state Representative Debbie Lesko’s anti-contraception bill, which allowed religious employers to […]
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The Movies to Know from Sundance — and the Year Ahead

For the next 10 days, all Hollywood eyes — and those of many a filmgoer — will turn toward the frigid wilds of Park City, Utah, reportedly experiencing its chilliest winter in a decade. Their collective hope: to discover at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival (January 17 through 26) the...
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Arizona AG Tom Horne’s Sex Scandal Scuttles Gubernatorial Bid

Picture Elmer Fudd as the lead in Oliver Stone's Nixon, and you've got Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne in a nutshell. Truly, the FBI's massive, 3,000-plus page investigative file detailing its year-long probe of Horne's office reads like a tragicomic novel wherein a powerful but goofy politician does a colossal...
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Hear Lightning Bolt Drummer’s New Solo Album Before Trunk Space Show

There are many distinct "walls of sound," though it might be easy to generalize their impactful effect on ones cranium and aural canal. There's the Phil Spector recording technique which huddled a number of musicians across an equally scattered array of microphones, resulting in a panoramic, ensconced dynamic warmth. There's...
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How to Make the Best Hot Buttered Rum

Ring the bell, it's time for Last Call, where JK Grence, bartender at Shady's, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning question for your bartender? Leave it in the comments and it might be answered in a future column. This time of year is a good reminder that...
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5 Ways to Survive the Twinkie Apocalypse

Since Hostess announced it was closing its doors for good, fans of the Texas-based snack maker have done a deep-dive into a serious pool of crazy worrying about the fate of the beloved Twinkie. Photographing the last one seen in a store, spending every last dime to stuff as many...
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Earth @ Rhythm Room

Seattle band Earth's progression from instrumental drone-metal negativists to tempered electric Americana drone artists has been as natural and languid as the band's riffs. Led by guitarist Dylan Carlson — the only constant member in the band's nearly 20-year run — the group formed in the early '90s, inspiring legions...
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Ice Cream for President! at Udder Delights

Unfortunately, ice cream can't run for president. But, from now until November 6, you can cast your vote by eating a scoop at Superstition Farm's ice cream shop. Head to Udder Delights to select one of two political flavors: Ba-Rocky Road or Mint Romney. See also: - The Sweetness Ice...
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Vote for Sam of Detour Company Theatre As Lady Godiva Finalist

See also: A profile of Sam in Phoenix New Times' Hero Worship See also: Phoenix's New Theater Season Looks for an Edge No matter what results you were hoping for from Tuesday's Arizona primary election, no matter how fervently you supported the candidates you supported, at least a handful of...
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“Dine With Your Dog” Coming to Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Pet food maker My Perfect Pet has recently partnered with several Valley restaurants to start distributing restaurant appropriate dog food through a program called Dine With Your Dog. The promise is that you can eat your meal in peace while your canine comrade chows down on his own meal alongside...
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Dan Deacon, 10/18/12, Crescent Ballroom

Dan Deacon @ Crescent Ballroom|10/18/12Dan Deacon's live shows are not only deafening, they're legendary. I've heard of his infamous methods of crowd participation, playing on the floor, surrounded by his fans, even using coercion to get everyone to play along. Basically, he'll unsympathetically point you out if you don't have...
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The 11 Best Things I Drank in 2012

Say what you will about weird weather, the economy, the election, the budget battle, gun control or whatever else has put your brow in a knot and your britches in a bunch this past 12 months, but 2012 has been a fantastic year for cocktail drinkers. Here in Phoenix, we've...
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Get Bent

A recent study from Spain’s Granada University revealed that after an intense workout downing a few beers results in better rehydration than chugging water. While the findings will inspire plenty of yoked bros to embark on beefed-up benders, it also makes more enticing Beer and Bender, the going away party...
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Maricopa County Mugshots of the Week: Mixed Messages

Every week we bring you a roundup of visitors to the desert's own Fourth Avenue Jail. To be considered for our Maricopa County mugshots of the week, get arrested, strike a pose, and we'll take care of the rest.This week, our Fourth Avenue visitors are sending mixed messages, and it's...