Either way, there’s gonna plenty of stuff going on. Third Friday is tonight (so make sure to peep Arty Girl’s blog from earlier for a guide of what to see and do) in addition to the 10 cheap-ass events we’re profiling in this post. Check back on Wednesday morning, as…
But if you’re looking for a suitable nightcap after watching The Twilight Saga: New Moon for the umpteenth time, soar on over to Palazzo in downtown Phoenix later tonight where bartender Belle Alvarez will be happy to prepare The Red Death for you and the rest of the clan during…
Belle Alvarez admits she doesn’t believe in vampires, period. It doesn’t matter if they’re the vintage bloodsuckers you read about in Bram Stoker’s tomes or the more sparkly sanguinators that will be flying across silver screens this weekend in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. According to the 28-year-old, they just don’t…
With all the Scottsdale nightspots that have closed for business in the previous 12 months (SIX, Pink Taco, Mickey’s, etc.), it’s kinda unique to pimp a place that’s managed to survive the triple threat of economic upheaval, tougher DUI laws, and the ever-fickle whims of clubgoers and scenesters. The folks…
Rodney Hu’s much anticipated all-ages joint 23 West, which is located next door to the Yucca Tap Room, has scheduled a grand opening celebration on Friday, January 1. According to the Web site for Valley concert promoter Mantooth Grooup, who are partnering with Hu to run the venue, Chicago hardcore…
If you’re one of those cats who’ve been Groove Candy since the hip-hop night went the way of Jam-Master Jay back in September, Karlie Hustle is gonna give y’all another lick. The Power 98.3 personality is reviving the event for one night only on Wednesday, November 25, in honor of…
The ultra-eclectic Fifth Street in downtown Phoenix got even more coloful than usual as a flock of funky types gathered for freaktastic fete of epic proportions this past weekend.. First Friday? Nah, that ain’t for another couple weeks. It was the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, a pulchitrudinous procession…
There’s been plenty of hubbub and hype over Gila River Casino’s chic new Wild Horse Pass Hotel opening up this weekend, with plenty of attention being paid to the plush Airia Nightclub, and with good reason. According to the press release being sent out by its proprietors, the Las Vegas-style…
It’s shaping up to be a big weekend for Jared Alan. Mere hours from now, the 29-year-old DJ/producer/scenester/ fashion plate/eagle scout will be staging the “official” re-launch of his long-absent fauxShow Friday Nights gig at Sanctum. Less then 24 hours later, he’ll then welcome NYC disco-punk superstars of The Juan…
Oh yeah, and to ensure maximum hipster cred and irony, be sure to be wearing your “Downtown is Ovah” tee shirts when attending many of these events. Green Streets Festival on Roosevelt Row (Friday) Besides all the earth-loving artists and vendors that this eco-friendly extravaganza is promising, Psyko Steve Chilton…
Welcome back to reality, Phoenix Suns fans. After your team amassed a surprising 8-1 record over the past two weeks (including spectacular wins over Boston and N’awlins), it’s likely you thought that Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudemire, and the rest were going to run roughshod over the rest of the NBA’s…
Many a fashionable tear was shed when bygone hotspot Glam died a premature death in June 2008 and, thus, brought an end to Jared Alan’s explosively popular fauxShow Friday Night. Since that dark day, the hunky hipster DJ started a new joint (Cheap Thrills) but continued to search for a…
Almost every wag in sports punditry and the blogosphere was predicting such a slaughter, especially after Steve Nash and his boys experienced a major meltdown against Orlando last week. As it turns out, however, the Suns have done most of the damage during this road trip, including thumping the Celtics 110-103…
It’s been 16 years since the Furious Styles Crew first busted onto P-Town’s cultural landscape back in 1993. And in that time span, the premier b-boy/hip-hop dance collective has been popping and locking up a storm. Their dances have become a major draw during First Fridays as well, drawing hundreds…
Unofficially, however, the hunky hipster DJ is kicking things off a whole week early with an under-the-radar members-only grand opening affair later tonight at Sanctum. It’s sure to be quite the fashionable fete, drawing in a select crowd of beautiful types to the gothy Melrose District dance denSo how does…
In addition to the maître d’ or hostess, barkeeps are the cats who occasionally provide patrons with their first tastes of a particular establishment, like Old Town Scottsdale eatery AZ 88, where Hyatt pours it strong Monday through Friday during the daytime. “You’re generally the first person people see when…
AKA: DJ Smite Current club night(s): Every first and third Friday I DJ at Rose & Crown in downtown Phoenix. It’s free and you won’t get anything like it anywhere else. Preferred genre(s): All types of heavy Latin funky shit. Afro-Colombian funk, cumbia, salsa dura, psych, funk, soul, disco, post-punk,…
Rasslin’ fans from around the Valley and across the nation are gonna descend on the Westgate City Center en masse tomorrow afternoon, as the Glendale shopping/nightlife Mecca is throwing an Andre the Giant-sized outdoor party that’s gonna be attended by a few superstars from World Wrestling Entertainment. The M.O. for…
As a former MC for mostly-defunct Valley hip-hop ensemble Antedote, the gifted lyricist (who went by the moniker Many Pieces) was renowned for his silver-tongued flows and fly rapping ability. These days, however, the 33-year-old has been impressing patrons aplenty at the Old Town eatery and martini bar with his…
Just because he’s no longer putting on Shake!, hipster king William Fucking Reed is not about to spend his weekend fucking nights sipping Chablis in his swank bachelor pad. Nope, the 32-year-old is gonna be busier than ever, as he’s not only joining forces with Jared Alan and Sean Watson…
MY SCOTTSDALE: Nicole Danis Nicole Danis knows Scottsdale like the back of her manicured hand. It’s a necessity in her line of work as head concierge for the Mondrian Scottsdale. If she’s with gal pals, the night starts at such Scottsdale Waterfront spots as Upstairs at Estate House. “Their drinks…
Three different bands, three disparate takes on how to mix electronica into their eccletic sound palattes. Indiana two-piece Totally Michael blends electro with indie pop sound in such upbeat hits as “Casual Satisfaction” and “Winona.” Meanwhile, Texas trio Best Fwends adds in keyboard and drum-machine weirdness to their gutteral punk…
