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hen I was a kid, many gay men embraced mustaches. Then goatees were the rage. Today full beards and mustaches are making a comeback.

The picture above is me at 21 complete with mustache, mullet, cut off jersey and short shorts. It seems most are coming back which I’m excited about.

In addition to the evolution of facial hair, our community is experiencing a rebirth. Several LGBTQ+ businesses have changed ownership recently, including Stacy’s @ Melrose, B.S. West, Nu Town Saloon (the oldest gay bar in Phoenix) and The Adult Shoppe’s three locations. The new owners promise to continue their legacies while growing their respected businesses.

ION is happy to be part of their new adventures!

This issue highlights “Movember” which started as a fundraiser dedicated to bringing awareness to men’s health issues like prostate cancer. Check out our sexy mustachioed men on page 00. Don’t forget to use the QR code to donate or go to us.movember.com.

If you like to laugh, you’ll love our exclusive interview with openly gay (and very funny!) stand-up comic Joe ‘Mr. D.’ Dombrowski who’s coming to Tempe Improv in early December. He’s a growing big shot on the comedy stage and has his first comedy special on YouTube this month.

While ION is monthly, we also have a weekly e-mail blast with updated events every Friday. Sign up on our website IONAZ.com to see all the great events coming up. You can also download our app at Apple and Google Play stores and see the weekly email blast updated every week.

That’s it for me. Enjoy this issue and our evolving growing community. Get out, support, play, be safe, get tested and be good to each other.

Jack M. Tesorero Mustache Rider

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PHX ATTRACTIONS

Charlie’s 39th Anniversary Chuck’s celebrates 39 years of good ol’ fashioned country fun and big city hijinx the best way they know how: 1¢ You-Call-It drinks! So dig under the sofa cushions for those stray pennies! Don’t forget to tip – generously! Don’t be a cheapskate, bitches!

737 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix.

Tuesday, November 7 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Comedy on Fire

Downtown Phoenix’s longest running independent stand-up comedy show returns to Egyptian Live! That handsome funny fella Tony Tripoli dishes the dirt and the laffs! Dinner available from Chilte. Egyptian Motor Hotel, 765 Grand Ave. in Phoenix.

Search EventBrite.com for tickets. 21+. Sorry, kiddos!

Doors open at 7 p.m.

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November 9 at 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Yvie Oddly This (r)evolutionary queen likes to push the boundaries & buttons. A human person, yes, but also a drag queen who won RPDR, season 11. Catch her if you can at Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave. in Phoenix. Visit CrescentPHX.com for more info and to buy your tickets.

Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

Prism Drag Ball Equality Maricopa sponsors this benefit when your favorite queens & kings take the stage and the spotlight with special guest star, RPDR season 14 winner, Willow Pill. Funds raised support LGBTQIA+ students. Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Rd. at the Bulpitt Auditorium. Search Eventbrite.com for tix.

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Inspire: A Celebration of Community Leaders Light up the night at this cocktail party benefiting the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. Have some nibbly-bits and drinkie-poos as our favorite movers & shakers, nabobs, A-Listers and go-getters are celebrated for a job well done.

Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N. First St. Get tickets at SWCenter.org/Inspire Saturday, November 18 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Phoenix ZooLights ZooLights! Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America. The zoo is at 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. For more PhoenixZoo.org November 22, 2023 - January 14, 2024

GPECC Festival of the Trees Designers and artists decorate tannenbaums to be auctioned off. Proceeds benefit the Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus and the (take a deep breath) Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Barbra Seville at the SW Center for HIV/AIDS, 1101 N. Central Ave. Tickets: FestivalOfTreesPhoenix.org Saturday, December 2 from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Joe Dombrowski

Don’t expect any spelling tests from this ex-teacher, but you can expect lots of laughs. You don’t even have to sit up straight in your chair, either! The hilarity happens at the Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr. Tix at TempeImprov.com No children allowed. 21+ because alcohol, you know.

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Show & Tell with

Joe Dombrowski 1+1 equals a million laughs with out comic & quipster

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e all wish that we had a “Mr. D.” for our kindergarten teacher. He convinced young minds that he was a mer-man and taught non-existent words in their spelling tests. And they still turned out alright. (So far.) Joe Dombrowski is trading in quizzes for comedy when he comes to the Tempe Improv. ION Arizona gave him a pop quiz.

ION: I want you to think out of the box. We’re gonna have a little bit of fun.

Joe: Hey, I love that. Done deal! You got me.

ION: There’s another Joe Dombrowski out there. He’s an American cyclist … that’s not you.

Joe: You want to know the funniest thing? He won the Tour de France. People kept tagging him in these professional pictures and press things, but they were tagging me on accident. So I would comment, “Yeah, it was really hard. I shit my pants around the third loop. Hope you guys didn’t see any of that!” and people would comment back, “We had no idea!” and I’m, like, “Yeah, because I’m not him.”

ION: There’s another Joe Dombrowski who’s a pro wrestling content producer.

Joe: That’s not me either. And on top of all of this, I went to college with another Joe Dombrowski. Can I just have a little bit of my own essence for once?

ION: Can you describe your emotional landscape right now?

Joe: Empty! (laughs) Completely empty! I think that’s why I’m a comedian, because I feel like where there’s sadness, there’s truth, and when there’s truth, there’s comedy.

I have so much going on in my life right now that’s unbelievable that it’s just producing the best show I think I’ve ever given. So, “Empty with high results” is my answer.

ION: You’ve been doing stand-up comedy since you were eight years old and at the third grade talent show.

Joe: And even longer if you count the times I threw on my mom’s boa and performed in the basement.

ION: What was your set like in the third grade and has it changed?

Joe: It’s totally changed. I stole all of my jokes from a magician who was at my first communion after party and then I went on stage and people were like, “Oh my god, you’re so funny! You’re so original! You’re such a joke writer!” and I told them, “I know.” I completely broke our comedic ‘Vow of Solidarity.’

ION: You taught kindergarten for years. If you still taught, what would you do differently?

Joe: There’s not enough emphasis on play. Basically, all kids in kindergarten need to know is how to be a functional human being; they come to you completely feral with no social skills whatsoever. The landscape of education right now is so fixated on data and numbers that we’re failing to let kids become social human beings. If I were to teach again there would be much more play so they can learn how to talk to another person politely. Things like that that get you far in life. Not just, “I can add.”

ION: What about your own kindergarten experience? What would you do differently? You’re still part kid, I have a hunch.

Joe: I’m 100% pure kid. I would definitely change one very specific time when I came to school with a pack of cigarettes. They were my dad’s – I stole them. My teacher asked, “Why do you have those?” and I said, “Because I’m cooler than you.” I would change that because it scarred me and her; I don’t know that either one of us have ever been the same.

ION: Were you often put in timeout in elementary school?

Joe: I don’t remember a time that I wasn’t in timeout. To define me as the “class clown” is not an understatement. The best thing that ever happened to me was in third grade; I had a teacher who really understood my outlandish sense of being, and she taught me how to hone it in, and she taught me time and place. Instead of scolding me for being funny and outspoken, she taught me when I can use it to my advantage versus when it’s important to listen. Even today as an adult working professional comic, I understand you have to go out in the world and observe, and then take it back and then write it and put it all on stage.

I couldn’t read until probably Fourth Grade. She knew that I was consuming the information, so instead of having to write book reports, she would let me perform my work to the class and show my learning in a different way. That’s not only one of the reasons why I think I became a teacher, but also why I value the arts in schools, I value creative kids. I am super pro young LGBTQ people pursuing the arts, finding their place, being themselves.

ION: I have a screenshot of you in a hospital gown during a recent checkup. I suggest more thirst traps.

Joe: Oh, my god! (Laughs) That was the only gown that they had and it was just teeny tiny. It was a beautiful floral – for spring … groundbreaking. I could post thirst traps if I wanted to, but I can also confidently tell you that I’m almost at a million followers on Instagram without ever posting a thirst trap. Take it as you will.

ION: You’re getting married in June. I was so upset when I learned, “Joe’s engaged!” All of my hopes and dreams were shattered.

Joe: Awww, you’ll always have my heart!

ION: What is your love language, Joe? Joe: Two things: I need words of affirmation because I have to know exactly where you stand.

My other love language is to give gifts. That’s my favorite thing because I’ll hear you say something one time, and I’ll put it in my notes and save it until you think that I forgot that I heard you say that you love these crazy chocolates from Belgium that you haven’t had in 15 years, then I went to Belgium and I got those chocolates and saved them until it was your birthday, and then you opened it and you realize that I love you. That’s me.

ION: Tell us, Joe. What is the best Britney Spears song ever?

Joe: I’m not much of a Britney gay. I do love her, but I think maybe we should have second guessed the “Free Britney” movement, but that’s just me. But if I had to pick one song that really resonated with my puss, it would be “Toxic.” I’m more of a Whitney Houston gay. I did fight somebody recently who told me that that Whitney Houston was not the greatest singer of all time, to which I said, “Crack is whack.” That’s insane! Okay, no shade, but she tried to tell me that it was Pink. I said, “I think Pink would disagree with you.”

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ION: I saw that Facebook Reel and contributed my own two cents on that thread; I said, “You’re both wrong. Judy Garland is the best singer of all time.”

Joe: Oh, girl, I’ll give that to you. I don’t know about the greatest singer of all time, but the greatest singer of that time.

[ION stands behind the reporter’s statement. — Editor. And also he’s the reporter.]

ION: Do we see Hollywood on the horizon for you?

Joe: I see Hollywood on the horizon. I see a Lamborghini. I see a scarf blowing in the wind … I see it in my future. However, I love the art form of stand-up. If the opportunity with some pictures comes across the way, yeah, for sure I’m going to do it. But I think my heart is on the stage. I see myself on Broadway before I see myself in a movie. Not singing, though. Not singing.

ION: Joe, this is my socially conscious question.

Joe: Get it, girl.

ION: Does your identity as a gay man shape your comedy?

Joe: I wish more people would ask me that question! Sometimes you get put in a box for being a quote/unquote “gay comic.” I’ve been in situations where I’m up for something or I’m submitting for something and they’re, like, “Yeah, your content is too much ‘gay.’” And I’m, like, “That’s kinda crazy. My contents actually pure me.” I’m talking about being gay by default because I’m what? I am gay? You have all these straight guys who talk about their families, their lives, their wives, everything that they do, and no one bats an eye. But the second I get up there and tell you that I dated three guys in college at the same time, that’s too much? No, I'm talking about my personal experience. It just happens to be through this lens of gay. I'm not going to change what I do to land certain opportunities. I'm just going to keep doing what I do in the way that I do it because I don't know about you, baby, but it seems to be working.

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Yeah, I am who I am and when I’m on stage, I’m not making a mockery of my sexuality.

I’m talking about the life events that I’ve went through; there’s so much truth in comedy and I know that the more true that I am to myself on stage, the more it resonates with every person, not just gay people. I’m truly livin’ the dream and it’s kind of surreal.

ION: What’s the name of your tour?

Joe: Just “Joe Dombrowski.” I did want to name it “Joe Dombrowski Does America” but I got a quick veto on that.

ION: Tell about your special streaming on YouTube on November 5.

Joe: It’s called “Don’t Eat the Crayons” and it’s my first comedy special. I took the best of the best chaotic moments from my 10 years as an elementary school teacher and condensed it. It’s a really great first look at who I am and what I do. I’m out of the classroom now, I don’t have a target on my back anymore, so I am spilling it!

ION: Well, I believe in corporal punishment. Do you?

Joe: (Gasps, then laughs) Next question, bitch!

ION: This is my Barbara Walters question: Joe, if you were a crayon, what color crayon would you be, and why?

Joe: Oh, my god! If I was a crayon, I would be yellow sparkles because I love sparkles and yellow is my favorite color. (Laughs) No. I think the truth is I would be one of those jumbo crayons, the kind that you don’t really need to put a lot of effort in to fill the whole page up. And I say that because I’m coming at you. I’m a whole lot of woman! One of those jumbo crayons really, really suits my personality.

For more about Joe Dombrowski at MrDtimes3.com Practice your Good Citizenship Skills and catch his stand-up comedy December 7 thru’ 9 Live at the Tempe Improv • 930 E. University Dr. For showtimes and tickets visit TempeImprov.com NOV 2023

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This November join ION Arizona as we help to raise awareness and money for a good cause: men’s health issues, especially prostate and testicular cancer, the two most common forms of cancer affecting men.

How many of us are committing to really take care of ourselves and the men who we love in our lives? Let’s all talk about it, and get into action.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. Globally more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Across the country, there are more than 3.25 million men living with and beyond the disease.

Testicular cancer ranks high, too.

Sounds scary, but it’s better to know and to be prepared, right?

Checking yourself regularly after a warm shower is the simplest form of being proactive. Getting yearly physicals goes a long way, too.

“No Shave November” also known as “Movember” looks at men’s health focusing on prevention, and promoting early intervention. The goal is to take action and to be mentally well, and to be supported by those around us.

“No-Shave November” strives to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.

Donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle.

The rules of “No-Shave November” are simple: put down your razor for 30 days and donate your monthly hair-maintenance expenses to the cause. Participate by growing a beard, cultivating a mustache, letting those legs go natural, and skipping that waxing appointment. Put down your razor and set up your own personal No-Shave November fundraising page. If you’re not ready to get hairy, sit back and support someone who is. Learn more about how to keep up with your mental and physical health at US.Movember.com/IONArizona or scan the QR code. Donate and help raise awareness. That helps save lives.

Do this for yourself. Do this for the men in our lives.

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he’s the talk of the town, selling out nightclubs, cabarets, and concert halls. The MIM Music Theater at Musical Instrument Museum will host to the Grammy- nominated sensation, Marilyn Maye. Guests are in for a timeless performance from this chanteuse of the jazz and cabaret worlds who headlined a sold-out Carnegie Hall show with the New York Pops. The 95-year-old is a musical treasure has dedicated her entire life to the art of song and performance. Her friend Ella Fitzgerald hailed her as “the greatest white female singer in the world.” The Arts Council of the Smithsonian selected her recording “Too Late Now” for its album of the 110 best American compositions of the 20th century.

The New York Times describes her as “still enterprising and still twinkling at nearly 95, the last of a great generation of American Songbook singers.” Her die-hard fans, who range from musical theater fanatics to jazz lovers, sell out her shows everywhere, including the fabled New York City boîte, 54 Below – Broadway’s Supper Club, for 10 performance every year. During COVID with live public performances on hiatus, Miss Maye sang nightly from her front porch for neighbors and fans in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comedian and late night talk show host Steve Allen brought her talent to a national audience, leading to a tenure on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” where she appeared an astonishing 76 times – the record for any singer on the show. As Carson once noted, “And that, young singers, is the way it’s done.”

“I sing to the people, not for them,” Maye says. She commands the attention of each and every concertgoer through personal connection. “To me, the lyric is conversation,” Maye says. “We don’t talk to each other with our eyes closed. It’s a story that I have to convey, and I have to look everyone in the audience in the eye.”

Miss Maye’s engagement at the MIM Music Theater, an intimate, 300-seat acoustically superb auditorium, will showcase her experiences and achievements. With each song, Maye makes it her own, her off-the-cuff comments and banter, while her backing musicians complement her. She is a legend in the theater and cabaret worlds, and a perennial favorite with the LGBTQ+ communities in Provincetown, and Palm Springs.

If you love music and song, you won’t want to miss this sentimental great of the nightclub stage who still recalls a very special era in American music that’s quickly disappearing into the mists of time.

Saturday, December 2, with performances at 6 & 8 p.m. · Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, just off the Loop 101. · For more information and tickets visit MIM.org NOV 2023

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Down Low Gary (Zachary Quinto), a newly-divorced father of two, hires Cameron (Lukas Gage, the bellhop who got his salad tossed on White Lotus, season 1) as a prostitute. After a brief dispute, Cameron learns that Gary is closeted and has never had sex with a man before. Things escalate in this wild, drug-fueled gay rom-com.

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Nuovo Olimpo This stylish and emotional film is about the power of a once-in-a lifetime kind of love. In late 1970s Rome, what should have been a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro turns into an unforgettable romance – until destiny pulls them apart. For 30 years they pursue the hope of finding each other again. Italian with English subtitles.

NYAD Based on a true story. Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) a lesbian who was the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world from 1969-79. In 2010, at the age of 60, with the help of her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster), Nyad commits to her lifelong dream to be the first person to swim the 100mile 60-hour long open ocean distance from Cuba to Florida.

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Scrooge! A New Holiday Musical Bah, humbug! Adapted especially for Arizona Theatre Company from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this musical is bound to warm your heart. Hopefully!

Refresher Course: Three ghosts teach miserly Ebenezer Scrooge what Christmas is all about. Visit ATC.org for tickets and location addresses.

Tucson: November 7 – December 2 Phoenix: December 9 – December 30

Die Hard: A Christmas Story

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Yippee-ki-yay! No holiday tradition survives in this felt-covered, R-rated All Puppet Players Christmas show. John McClane fights criminal mastermind Hans Gruber. Gun fights, cussing, and caroling make this a tradition for six years running! Playhouse on the Park Theatre, 1830 N. Central Ave. For tix visit AllPuppetPlayers.com or call 602-254-2151.

Yule love it!

November 17-December 23

Les Misérables The plot: Paris. It’s a grudge match between the spiteful Inspector Javert and ex-con Jean Valjean.

Fantine is forced into sex work and sells her teeth.

Everybody’s, well, miserable. A “must” for show tune queens. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave. Tix: ASUGammage.com or call 480-965-3434 December 5-10

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Mysterdy Mondays $5 Mystery Cocktail/Shot

MONDAY

2 N’ 2 2 apps & 2 cocktails $25

TUESDAY

Facebook/Twitter Special Text “Hulas” to 90210 after 6pm

All Night Happy Hour Regular Happy Hour all Night

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

$3 Dom Pitchers $4 Limeade Cocktails KARAOKE 8p

2-4-1 ALL DAY DRAG BINGO 8p Sinful Studs 10:30p

$3 Corona Bottles $4 Pitchers Claudia & Co. 8:30p

2-4-1 ALL DAY Line Dancing 6p Pipin’ Hot w/ Piper M’Shay 8:30p

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Open 11a-2p, 5p-9p Located inside San Carlos Hotel

Open 11a-2p, 5p-9p Located inside San Carlos Hotel

Open 11a-2p, 5p-9p Located inside San Carlos Hotel

Open 4p-10p HH 5p-7p

Open 4p-10p HH 5p-7p

Open 4p-10p HH 5p-7p / Live Music

Open 4p-10p HH 5p-7p / Live Music

Mystery Mondays $7 Mystery Cocktail / Shot

Tuesday 2 n’ 2 2 apps & 2 Tropical Cocktails for $30

All Night Happy Hour HH All Night

Tiki Tacos $5 a la carte Tacos

HH 4p-8p KARAOKE 8p

HH 4p-8p Taco Tuesday / House DJ

HH 4p-8p Whiskey Flights & Cigars

HH 4p-8p Retro Dance

HH All Day KARAOKE 8p

HH All Day Stacy’s Rising Star

HH 4p-8p Communion

2-4-1 All Day

Open 4p- 2a HH 4p-7p FREE Classic Video Games

Open 4p- 2a HH 4p-7p FREE Classic Video Games

Open 4p- 2a HH 4p-7p FREE Classic Video Games

Open 4p- 2a HH 4p-7p FREE Classic Video Games

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HH 3p-6p

HH 3p-6p

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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!

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Friendly bars, clubs & restaurants: INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PHOENIX METRO

WEBSITE

ADDRESS

PHONE

Anvil

anvilbaraz.com

2424 E. Thomas Rd.

(602) 334-1462

Bar 1

bar1bar.com

3702 N. 16th St.

(602) 266-9001

Boycott Bar

boycottbarphx.com

4301 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 515-3667

BS West

bswest.com

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale (480) 945-9028

Bunkhouse

bunkhousesaloonphx 4428 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 200-9154

The Cash

cashnightclub.com

1730 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 253-0689

Centrico

centricophx.com

202 N. Central Ave.

(602) 254-8226

Charlie’s

charliesphoenix.com

727 W. Camelback Rd.

(602) 265-0224

Cruisin’ 7th

cruisin7th.com

3702 N. 7th St.

(602) 212-9888

Dick’s Cabaret

dickscabaret.com

3432 E. Illini Rd.

(602) 274-DICK

FEZ

fezoncentral.com

105 W. Portland St.

(602) 287-8700

Flex Spas

flexspas.com

1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy.

(602) 271-9011

From The Rooftop

ftrooftop.com

222 E Portland St (Cambria) (602) 675-3500

Hula’s

hulasmoderntiki.com

5114 N. 7th St.

Karamba

karambanightclub.com 1724 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 254-0231

King Pin Bar/Rest

kingpingrill.com

(602) 795-6007

Kobalt

kobaltbarphoenix.com 3110 N. Central Ave. Ste 175 (602) 264-5307

Mi Patio

mipatioaz.com

3347 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 277-4831

NuTowne Saloon

nutownebar.com

5002 E. Van Buren St.

(602) 267-9959

OZ Bar

ozbarphx.com

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. (602) 242-5114

Plazma

(602) 265-8454

8925 N. 12th St.

1560 E. Osborn Rd.

(602) 266-0477

Rewined Bar

rewinedphx.square

3308 N. 24th St.

(602) 429-9660

The Rock

therockdmphoenix

4129 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 248-8559

Sazerac

sazeracphoenix.com

821 N. 2nd St.

(602) 334-1626

Stacy’s @ Melrose

stacysatmelrose.com

4343 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 264-1700

Thunderbird Lounge

thunderbirdloungephx 710 W. Montecito Ave.

(602) 283-4621

Walter Studios

walterstudios.com

(602) 586-5906

Walter Wherehouse

walterwherehouse.com 4702 N. 21st Ave.

747 W Roosevelt St

(602) 586-5906 NOV 2023

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ION HOMOSCOPES

ractice an attitude of gratitude.

Thanksgiving is here. Whether with family or friends (or by yourself, that’s okay, too.) ¶ Last month’s double-eclipses gave everyone a wild ride through the celestial skies. Consider them a “reset” button. Mars, planet of Will and War, and the Sun are in Scorpio for most of November, fortifying us with fire and wisdom to initiate change and seize the season. ¶ Saturn encourages us to gather, plan and get ready for a cosmic harvest.

You reap what you sew. Kinda like Thanksgiving meal prep. As the ringed planet dives into Pisces pay special attention: share rather than hoard. Offer, don’t deny. Less greed, more collective benefit. Invite old friends and new to share in the bounty of the season. (But bring some Tupperware for leftovers. Just in case.)

ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 Optimism abounds! Expect new challenges to enter your life before the year ends. Conflicts are sorted out, but you have to meet others halfway. To the dinner table at least.

TAURUS April. 21 - May 20 The stars and planets encourage creativity, but don’t overindulge in excessive pleasure, like eating all the white meat. And stuffing.

And cranberry sauce. And mashed potatoes. And pumpking pie.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 You may be experiencing changes in your surroundings. Maybe nearby.

Maybe far. Start with a vacation away from family and friends and potential dinner table drama. That can happen at Thanksgiving.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 Expect good news at work! It may be a promotion, or maybe a new cubicle. Stay ahead of the competition and earn the recognition you deserve. Get some exercise because Thanksgiving is here.

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LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 Your comfort zone is expanding. Try something new, like Waldorf Salad.

Just make sure your waistline doesn’t expand, though. Note: the cosmos don’t believe in fat-shaming.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 You are not the same person you were last year. Free yourself from the fear.

Have another piece of pie. The cosmos recommend pecan pie. Have two pieces. Go ahead. We won’t tell.

LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 You stand out in a crowd–and not just because of your overwhelming good looks. If it’s your birthday, you’ll discover you’re a natural in social settings, but don’t get drunk at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 Have courage to be authentic. Birthday Scorps gain clarity on a situation you thought was murky. Bring green bean casserole to the Thanksgiving potluck.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 Prioritize the hobbies and interests that align with what truly inspires you. If it’s your birthday, learn something new. Try making deviled eggs for a start. We like deviled eggs. Well? Get busy!

CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 It’s all about transformation. You’ll find yourself turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly, or from an accountant into a hairdresser. Maybe even a baker.

Make dinner rolls.

AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 You’re the weirdo of the zodiac – an oddball, thinking and acting outside the box. That’s okay. Sew up loose ends before the year ends. Don’t start any fights at Thanksgiving dinner.

PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 It’s a good time to heal from the past.

Keep company with others who think like you. You see someone in a new light. Make sure they’re not a turkey.

(Get it?)