At this point, it might seem like everyone’s got a Halloween costume going. Your co-workers are going as the staff of Camp Firewood from Wet Hot American Summer, including Mitch and his beloved can of vegetables. That geek kid you know is building a screen-accurate rendition of Kylo Ren. The…
Okay, kids. This is where it gets interesting. Scottish actress and geek icon Karen Gillan will be heading to the Valley in early December as a special guest of Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. And it’s certainly big news since she’s pretty famous…
It’s the Fourth of July, and Jessica Nigri is alive with color. And just like the fireworks shows that are a hallmark of the holiday, the Phoenix resident has the rapt attention of a large audience. It’s an absolute mob scene inside the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention…
It’s a great time to be Dierks Bentley these days. The homegrown country music superstar, who has deep roots in the Valley, performed a surprise duet with Taylor Swift during a recent concert in Kansas City, dropped the fifth hit single from his latest album Riser earlier this summer, and…
While it might not necessarily feel like it right now, the summer is officially over. Yes, we’re aware that its still going to be hot for the next couple of weeks or so, but according to the calendar, the season that we all dread and ultimately must all suffer through…
When it comes to comedian Lewis Black, to paraphrase Rage Against the Machine, his anger is a gift. That is to say, the often-incensed comedy veteran and sociopolitical pundit has made a considerable living and earned significant fame over the years with his rage-filled rants that hilariously skewer stupidity, hypocrisy,…
While he doesn’t possess neither a stovepipe hat nor a bullwhip, esteemed dance music king Diplo is most certainly a ringmaster of the highest order. After all, he’s spent the last few years overseeing one of the larger and more vibrant circuses in the EDM world – namely, the Mad…
If you’re an electronic dance music fan with a ticket for Zedd’s performance on Saturday at Mesa Amphitheatre, there’s been a slight change in plans. Don’t worry, the show’s still going to happen as planned, only at a completely new venue. Live Nation, the co-promoter of this weekend’s gig by…
The next time that country music king Toby Keith ambles into Phoenix, he’ll only be here for whatever concert he’s scheduled to perform — and certainly not for any personal appearances at any of his namesake venues. That’s because, as of this week, there aren’t any left in the Valley…
US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix has hosted plenty of big battles during its 23-year lifespan – and were not only referring to all the showdowns by the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Rattlers with their respective opponents. Over the decades, the venue (which will soon be rebranded as Talking Stick…
Starfighters Arcade in Mesa has found a new place to land. The popular vintage video game haven, which boasts more than 100 classic and retro arcade favorites, recently moved into a newer and bigger location earlier this month that offers even more room for local joystick junkies to get their game on. Co-owners Steve…
Congratulations, you’ve almost made it through the summer. It may not feel like it at the moment, considering that temperatures are still up in the triple digits, but we’re only a couple of weeks away from the promised land of cooler climes. If nothing else, that’s cause enough for celebration,…
It seems as though a lot of big cities across America offer a major convention these days devoted to video games, past and present. Seattle, for instance, has hosted the renowned Penny Arcade Expo since 2004, which has since spun off into separate events in Boston and San Antonio. Meanwhile,…
College kids of the Valley, we’ve got both good news and bad news to drop on y’all — and as always, we’ll get the bad news out of the way first. The beginning of the fall semester (and thus, the school year itself) is less than a week away. For…
Gunfire erupted inside of a Glendale bar and nightclub over the weekend, resulting in the shooting death of one patron and the injuring of another. An after-hours altercation between patrons in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 8, at the La Sierra Nightclub and Kanta Bar in Glendale turned…
A pair of Phoenix nightspots were paid an unexpected visit by police officials yesterday – and the cops weren’t there to break up any fights or haul off any inebriated patrons. On Thursday morning, Phoenix Police searched local strip club Pink Rhino Cabaret and newly opened downtown dance joint Club…
Downtown Phoenix’s club zone along Washington Street got an infusion of throwback charm recently, courtesy of newly opened dancing and drinking spot, Club Luxx. The 3,500 square-foot establishment, which opened in mid-July, features a vintage flair and is aimed at those looking for some after-work imbibing or some after-dark dance…
Downtown Phoenix taqueria PAZ Cantina is definitely a vibrant place, thanks to the kaleidoscopic array of art work and murals that dot its walls. Later this month, however, the Roosevelt Row eatery will become even more colorful (and a bit livelier to boot) when a crew of lucha libre wrestlers,…
Concertgoers that are of legal drinking age might want to raise a toast to The Nile Theater the next time they’re at the downtown Mesa venue, since it’s achieved a major milestone recently. And thanks to the nature of said milestone, it oughta be a pretty easy thing to do…
Meet Ethan Carter III, the man that fans of TNA Wrestling love to hate. You can’t blame ’em, since there’s much to detest about the character. He’s a pompous prick in the third degree with a privileged upbringing, chiseled looks, a ripped physique, and a one-percenter attitude. And like most…
To say that Lee Greenwood digs this time of year would be an understatement. Not only does the country crooner and avowed patriot get to show his love for ‘Murica every Fourth of July, he also probably makes mad royalties since his 1984 hit, “God Bless the USA,” tends to…
Arizona has certainly provided a lot of fodder for cable television comedy shows and comedians over the past few years. In fact, we’ve been the butt of many a well-timed joke over the last decade or so from such Comedy Central yukksters as Daniel Tosh, Dave Attell, and outgoing host of…
