There are many reasons to look forward to this time of year: the weather’s nicer, the days are shorter, and both the nightlife and music scenes get way livelier. Big concerts and even bigger music festivals are headed our way, including the annual Mad Decent Block Party. One of more…
Pass by the old Praise Sanctuary Church near 9th Avenue and Van Buren Street on the southwestern edge of downtown Phoenix and you’ll encounter a property that, quite frankly, has seen better days. Numerous patches of weeds, dying trees, broken fencing and other signs of blight surround the former house…
This year’s Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest is going to be turned up to Eleven. That’s because Millie Bobby Brown, the 12-year-old actress who plays psychokinetically gifted preteen Jane Ives (a.k.a. “Eleven”) on Netflix’s hit sci-fi serial Stranger Things, will be a special guest at this year’s event. The folks behind…
A heated argument at a popular Phoenix bar early this morning escalated into a shooting that injured two people. According to Phoenix Police Department officials, an after-hours dispute between two men inside of CJ Talley’s Pub became violent after they took the fight outside. A total of four people became…
So, how was your summer? Hope you packed in tons of carefree fun and thrills aplenty at festivals and pool parties during last few months as the summertime season is about to officially wrap up. If not, don’t fret. You’ve got a few opportunities left to live it up, get…
It turns out that Phoenix’s Zombie Walk isn’t dead after all. In fact, just like the brain-eating hordes that inspire the annual event, it’s about to rise from the grave. Three months after announcing its cancellation, Zombie Walk organizers have told New Times that they are reviving the popular Halloween…
Video game fans of the Valley, better start limbering up your wrists. There’s a new arcade making its debut with plenty of games of the fighting, shooting, and racing variety available for play. And here’s the kicker: It’s located in a spot you’re probably familiar with already. Tilt Studio, a…
There are a few hallmarks of the Arizona State Fair each year that everyone enjoys, ourselves included. There’s the fried food, of course, as well as fantastic rides, furry creatures, and arguably our favorite part, all the free concerts. As a matter of fact, it’s as much a part of…
We’ve got some good news for local fans of colorful and kooky rock band The Flaming Lips: they’re heading back to Phoenix this fall for a concert. And here’s some even better news: you can see the show for free…sorta. That’s because Wayne Coyne and company will be performing at…
Had enough of the summertime scorch? Yeah, us too. The good news is that it won’t be sticking around forever. Around two months from now, give or take a week or two, temperatures will subside and Valley residents will be able to step outside without unleashing a string of expletives…
If video games have taught us anything over the years, it’s that the sequel will oftentimes eclipse its predecessor. While it’s not necessarily true in every instance (see: Devil May Cry 2), many follow-ups can be bigger and even better than the original. The organizers of the Game On Expo…
This past Sunday was a busy day for the Gallopin’ Goose in Coolidge. Hundreds of people were crowded into the legendary country bar and music venue and a lot of people were in the mood to celebrate, as well as drink, eat, and socialize. It’s understandable, considering it was a…
Coolidge’s famed Gallopin’ Goose has had plenty of famous visitors over the year. The late Waylon Jennings, for instance, famously made his bones at the now-historic country joint back in the early 1960s before eventually rocketing to stardom. His fellow Coolidge residents Duane Eddy and Lee Hazelwood, who later became…
If ever there was a fan of vintage cool, it’s Tucker Woodbury. After all, many of the bars and nightspots that the local entrepreneur helped launch via his company Genuine Concepts – including Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, and the Little Woody – boast a certain throwback flair and vintage charm…
Tempe’s Brick and Barley finally got its big moment on national television this past weekend. The latest episode of Spike TV’s reality show Bar Rescue focused on the local spot and its transformation from a badass biker joint and lowbrow haven into a more upscale neighborhood establishment. Or in the…
It’s just after 9 p.m. on a recent evening, and Tempe Beach Park is alive with activity and teeming with people, despite the summertime scorch. Sweltering heat fills the air and radiates from all the concrete, making things a little uncomfortable for the hundreds of that have gathered here at…
The Brick and Barley is about to get some national exposure, thanks to Jon Taffer and the folks behind Bar Rescue. The Tempe bar and grill, which got a major makeover from the Spike TV program back in January, will be featured on the program this coming weekend. According to…
We’ve learned a few important lessons about Phoenix’s music scene in 2016 – and its only halfway done. A lot has happened locally during the first six months of the year, ranging from old venues saying farewell to new bands making a splash, and we’ve tried to take something from…
Dillon Francis is anything but boring. For proof of said statement, look no further than any of his social media outlets, all of which are filled with hilarious (and oftentimes bizarre) images and videos that illustrate the DJ and producer’s absurd and irreverent sense of humor. Over on his constantly…
Country music fans of the West Valley, better dust off your boots and get ready to cowboy up. The second Metro Phoenix location of Cowboys Saloon is set to make its debut next month in Peoria and will offer just as much country kitsch and dance floor action as its…
The founding fathers really knew how to party. No, seriously. You won’t find it cataloged in any high school history books, but the patriots of yesteryear that helped form our nation – including John Adams, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson – definitely knew how to bend an elbow in their…
Xavier Woods is hardcore gamer, comic book junkie, a die-hard anime aficionado, and even a Brony. But don’t you dare label him as just another geek, since he’s more than just that. And we aren’t just referring to his current stint as a WWE superstar. Woods is also an athlete…
