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PHOENIX Vol. 5

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TABLE OF CON TENT S

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ABOUT PHOENIX

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

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EVENTS SCHEDULE

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BAR GUIDE

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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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ABOUT PHOENIX LGBTQ Phoenix Phoenix and Scottsdale sit in the heart of a valley which enjoys 325 sunny days a year and is aptly named “The Valley of the Sun.” The temperatures here are warm year round and the summers bring many days over 100 degrees (F).

Phoenix, probably due to its warmth, has a laid back small town feel. But don’t let that fool you -- it has a thriving gay community and there’s a growing variety of dining and nightlife options for all types here. The incredible racial mix of the huge metro area makes the gay scene particularly rich and diverse.

Gay nightlife and the bars & clubs are mostly concentrated in central Phoenix between 7th Ave and 7th Street and Indian School and Camelback Mountain roads.

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RESTAURANT GUI DE Fez

The Lodge

Ticoz Resto-Bar

Thai E-San

Barrio Cafe

Coup Des Tartes

Switch Restaurant and Wine Bar

Scott’s Generation Deli

Oregano’s Pizza

The Greene House

Hula’s Modern Tiki

Over Easy

Wild Thaiger

Alexi’s Grill

Mi Patio

Sauce

La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria

Bison Witches Bar & Deli

Cartel Coffee Lab

Bombay Spice

Marcellino Ristrorante

Taggia

Roka Akor

La Bocca Pizzeria

Food, drinks, music 105 W Portland Street, Phoenix, AZ

Rustic rules!

4422 N 75th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

Tacos, burgers, cocktails, oh my!

5114 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

A great Thai time 616 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ

A taste of Mexico 2814 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Romantic French bistro 1725 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ

Contemporary continental 2603 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Delicious deli 5555 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Chicago-style in AZ! 1008 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ

Inspired California cuisine 15024 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ

Aloha to Hula’s Modern Tiki 4700 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Hip, new twists on old faves 4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ

Fun Thai with a great drink menu 2631 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Always fresh and always homemade 3550 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Family owned and operated Mexican 3347 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Fresh and flavorful Italian fare 742 E. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Simple fare, baked goods, and much more...

4410 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ

A little slice of Arizona history 21 E 6th Street, Tempe, AZ

Skip the chain 225 W. University, Tempe, AZ

Fresh Indian cuisine 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ

Classic Italian eatery 7114 E Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

Coastal Italian cuisine 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Traditional Japanese open-fire grilling 7299 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Urban pizzeria 699 S Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE MAY

JUNE

MAY 16

JUN 20

SanTan Brewing Company presents the 5th Annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival supporting and celebrating the craft beer movement during the recognized American Craft Beer Week. Craft can award ceremony, live entertainment, craft food, VIP quarters, nano beer garden, beer Olympics and over 250 local and national beers celebrating the canned craft beer revolution. Learn more at allaboutbeer.com.

D-back’s Pride Celebration will feature festivities around the concourse including the D-backs Pride Tank Top, music with local DJ’s, opportunity to hear from a panel of community influencers, photo booths and more.

Learn more at visitphoenix.com.

AMERICANCANNED BEER FEST

PRIDE NIGHT

JULY JUL4

FABULOUS PHOENIX 4TH

The 35th Annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. The free, non-alcoholic family event annually attracts thousands of attendees.

Details for this year’s event are being finalized. Fabulous Phoenix 4th is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, stage and other activities will be delayed until weather clears. Visit phoenix.gov.

MAY 17

AZ UNITY FEST 2020

Bringing people together through Fellowship and Fitness. This year we have combined several dynamic formats ZUMBA®, FREEDOM BANG™, FREEDOM BARRE™, CTY COMMIT DANCE FITNESS, EŌS HIP HOP GROOVE, EDM BODY FITNESS™, FIRE UP™, POUND® and MIXXEDFIT®. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

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MAY 21

AZ CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM

COUNTRY MEGATICKET

THE “Coolest” Independence Festival in Arizona! This free event and festival will be held at the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., and along Center Street between First Street and University Drive. Visit azcelebrationoffreedom.org.

Live Nation proudly announces the 2020 Country Megaticket Powered

by Arizona Lottery, an EIGHT (8) show concert package featuring today’s top country music artists at Ak-Chin Pavilion!

See the biggest superstars in country music, plus the superstars of tomorrow!

Learn more at visitphoenix.com.

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4TH OF JULY 2020

MAY 30

Greater Phoenix area is famous for its massive Fourth of July celebrations with spectacular fireworks, tasty barbecues and thousands of people on the streets enjoying their festive family outing. The most popular gatherings take place in Phoenix downtown, Mesa and Tempe, home to a large student crowd from the University of Arizona. Visit rove.me.

CIRQUE TROUPE VERTIGO

Be amazed by hula hoops, contortionists, gravity defying aerialists and jugglers as Troupe Vertigo joins The Phoenix Symphony on stage – and 40 feet above it. Learn more at phoenixsymphony.org.

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE and dance performances, and other youth-oriented attractions exhibitions.

Details and tickets available at phoenixconventioncenter.com.

JUL4

SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Be red, white and COOL at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld.

It’s a COOL family friendly patriotic wonderland INDOORS at WestWorld, expanded to entire 300,000 squarefoot fully air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. Learn more at scottsdale4th.com.

JUL 18-19 REPTICON

Repticon Phoenix will be bringing thousands of reptiles and exotic pets from the top breeders and educators to cities throughout the country. It will provide a platform to you learn more about reptiles and amphibians in live animal encounters and to buy reptiles and exotic pets direct from the experts at prices better than you will find anywhere else. Visit 10times.com.

JUL 4

FULL MON FESTIVAL

Prepare for our rowdiest event of the year with endless 4th of July surprises and magic. Full Moon Festival returns to the Pressroom on Saturday, July 4, 2020 for a special 4th of July celestial celebration. You bring the energy, we’ll bring the thunder.

JUL 23

PHOENIX CAREER FAIR

You’ll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they’re here to hire. Walk in and start interviewing, it’s that simple. Save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Arizona’s favorite DIY music and arts festival will take place under the illuminated Phoenician sky with a night of breathtaking art installations, fire works and effects, dancing and ecstatic fun. With 5 unique, immersive environments and stages contained within a downtown Block Party, you are sure to find your musical and artistic vibe. Visit eventbrite.com.

JUL 27

REAL WILD & WOODY BEER FEST

Real, Wild and Woody Craft Beer Festival, presented by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, features rare, unique and unconventional brews take center stage -- including more than 300 different cask ales, wild brews and barrel aged beers, there is something for everyone.

JUL 17-19

PHOENIX SALSA/BACHATA CONGRESS

The Phoenix Salsa/Bachata Festival is a three-day and night Latin Dance event that provides workshops, pool parties, shows, and dancing! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.

Combine your beer samples with small bites from a variety of restaurants.

Tickets include 20 craft beer samples and small bites. Visit chooseazbrews. com/real-wild-and-woody.

JUL 18

DUB SHOW TOUR

Monster Energy DUB Show Tour event consists of several hundred customized exotic, domestic and import show cars and motorcycles, Sponsor and Exhibitor Display Booths. Professionally produced Main Concert Stage music

JUL 29 GLOW

RAW Artists returns to Phoenix to spotlight local independent talent in visual art, film, fashion, accessory

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BAR GU ID E Charlie’s Phoenix Two-steppin’ country bar 727 W Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ

Roscoes on 7th Phoenix’s gay sports bar 4531 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Dick’s Cabaret Phoenix’s all male strip club 3432 E Illini Street, Phoenix, AZ

The Anvil Lots of leather and denim.

2424 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ

BS West Scottsdale’s popular dance/video bar with great drink specials 7125 E 5th Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ

The Rock Local flavor, bear-acuda, and drag adventures 4129 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon Mostly male cruise bar with pool, darts, and a patio 4428 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

R Lounge Lesbian bar with DJ music and shot specials on Sundays 4301 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Kobalt Bar Simply one of the best 3110 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Stacy’s @ Melrose Upscale neighborhood dance bar 4343 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Cruisin’ 7th Get creative with your theme nights 3702 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Oz Neighborhood bar 1804 W. Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Bar 1 The upscale neighborhood bar 3702 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Rainbow Cactus The friendly mix 15615 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ

Cash Inn Country Ladies night is every night 2140 E McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ

Plazma Pixel-perfect neighborhood bar 1560 E Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ

Karamba Latin flavored dance club 1724 E McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ

Bliss / ReBAR “Friendly Gathering Spot” 901 N 4th Street, Phoenix, AZ

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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE design, music, performance art, beauty, handmade crafts, tech, and photography. Immerse yourself in the diversity and originality of the local creative culture. Explore the pop-up visual art gallery and artisan shops, while watching live performances and runway fashion shows.

the national recipients for “Excellence in Magic” and catch the longest-running Arizona theater show... in history.

Carnival of Illusion is “Magic, Mystery, and Oooh La La!” Tickets at carnivalofillusion.com.

This is not your average art show. We are loud, colorful, creative, and all about supporting local art. We are RAW! Check out the artist line-up and purchase tickets at awartists.com/ phoenix/glow

The Hell City Tattoo festival brings you the worlds best tattoo masters and also showcases many of today’s young, up and coming artists. The Hell City Tattoo Festival is a celebration of body art and the education of tattooing as well as other forms of body modification. This is a world class convention, smooth running and packed with hundreds of brilliant artists from the world over. Visit 10times.com.

AUG 28-30

HELL CITY TATTOO FEST PHOENIX

AUGUST AUG 7-9

GAME ON EXPO

Game On Expo, Arizona’s largest gaming convention, celebrates gaming, anime, music and more. Our mission is to bring the G.A.M.E. (Gaming, Anime, Music, eSports) to Arizona for a fun, family-friendly event. Whether you’re a hardcore or casual gamer, there is something for everyone at Game On Expo! Details and tickets at gameonexpo.com.

SEPTEMBER SEP 25-27

PHOENIX FAN FUSION 2020

Phoenix Fan Fusion is the premiere pop culture event in the desert Southwest that attracts thousands of comic book enthusiasts for a one-ofa-kind experience. The festival has a lot to offer like meeting legendary cosplayers, discovering the fandom and merchandise of your favorite novels, comic series, comic book legends, and characters. Get tickets and learn more at phoenixfanfusion.com.

AUG 8-9

UBU EXPO

A Passion & Lifestyle Expo all coming together for an even larger consumer experience! Tons of Vendors, Samples, Interactive Games, Demonstration Stage, Sports & Fitness Events, Cosplay Con… and much more! Details at ubuexpo.com.

SEP 25-27

JURASSIC QUEST

Jurassic Quest brings you a Dinosaur Adventure for the whole family.

Featuring a Dinosaur Exhibit, which includes over 100 dinosaurs that are true-to-detail (and size), Walking Dinosaur Rides & Stationary Dinosaur Rides, which include some of the largest ridable dinosaurs in North America and much more! Visit phoenixconventioncenter.com.

AUGUST 22

CARNIVAL OF ILLUSION

Hang onto your hat, grab your partner, and jump into an evening of OLDWORLD MAGIC. This top-rated up-close illusion show is “Revitalizing Magic” by blending their international travel theme with all the charms of a Vaudevilleinspired roadshow. Travel up-close with

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with kitchen makeover experts, DIY decor, and great tastemakers. Visit us at GreatFoodExpo.com

HEALTHNOW EXPO

Free event for all ages, men and women invited to attend a Healthcare Expo located in Scottsdale, AZ to learn about health, wellness and senior services available in the community. This is your opportunity to receive education, ask questions on the latest in health and wellness products and medical services for living a healthier life at ANY age.

OCT 10-11

AZ ULTIMATE WOMEN’S EXPO

Explore your own personal style, renew your soul and uncover your passions... while you relax and rejuvenate, explore a new interest, purchase a great find, connect with inspiring Keynote Speakers and re-ignite your inner you.

Come meet TOP Phoenix Physicians and Medical Facilities specializing in integrative medicine, pain management, family medicine, hormone replacement and more! Visit eventbrite.com.

OCTOBER OCT 9-11

OKTOBERFEST

Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, great food including German fare, a carnival, kids activities and much more fun.

Hundreds of Shopping Pavilions, perfect for unique holiday gift Ideas for every member of your family - and that all important “You”. Indulge yourself with the very best in shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics and travel.

Spend a relaxing day being pampered with spa treatments, massages and retail therapy. Visit azwomensexpo.com.

OCT 17-18

ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF AZ

Italian Festival of Arizona will feature all things La Dolce Vita with two stages of entertainment, including the Galbani Cooking Demonstration Stage with chef demonstrations, pizza-making, pasta and more. Plus a lively lineup of musical entertainment, also featuring Italian flag-wavers and dancing. Visit italianfestivalaz.com.

Celebrate German-style with three days of live music, brats, and beer and extra fun like keg tappings, karaoke, carnival rides and more. Theres a whole host of free, fun and family friendly entertainment for everyone. Learn more at fourpeaksoktoberfest.com.

OCT 20-25

SURPRISE FESTIVAL DAYS

OCT 10-11

Grab your friends and family and prepare to be amazed at all of the fun stuff we have planned. Surprise Festival Days will feature national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, a massive amount of carnival rides and games, delicious street food, classic festival food, activities for all ages, STEM activities for kids, exciting attractions, handcrafted and arts vendors, hot air balloons, and of course, several beer and wine bars hosted by Arizona’s own local breweries and wineries. Visit eventbrite.com.

GREAT FOOD EXPO

Sip and sample, enjoy Specialty, Gourmet and Ethnic Foods, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Specialty, Cookware and Flatware, Culinary and Cooking Schools, Healthy or Organic Products, Kitchen Designers, Large and Small Kitchen Appliances, Home Decor, Entertaining Companies, Travel- Food or Wine Destinations, and more.

Get inspired by Celebrity Chefs as they share their cooking secrets, along

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School Park in Phoenix, and festival hours will be unchanged, at noon-9pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The Parade will begin on Saturday at 10:00 am at Third St and Thomas Rd, running northbound up Third St to Indian School Rd. Visit phoenixpride.org for complete details.

AUTUMNFEST

Anthem residents and visitors from far and wide come together to celebrate all things fall at ACC’s Autumnfest.

This family-friendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts & crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking and live entertainment. Visit 10times.com.

NOV 11

PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE

OCT 24

The annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade honors veterans from across Arizona. Marching bands, floats, and more will honor all our veterans.

The parade starts at Montebello and Central runs southbound, then turns East on Camelback Road, and then turns South on 7th Street and destages at Indian School Road. Visit honoringamericasveterans.org.

SNEAKER CON PHOENIX

The greatest Sneaker Show on Earth is making its debut in Phoenix. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the sneaker culture when Sneaker Con brings 50,000+ sneakers to the Valley of the Sun. For details and tickets, visit sneakercon.com.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

NOV 2

BACON,S BLUES & BREWS FEST

DEC 3-6

From ice-cold brews to lively tunes, Bacon, Blues and Brews offers something for all appetites, and it’s all going down in Queen Creek this fall.

MESA FILM FESTIVAL

It is a unique event that is a true celebration of the art of film in downtown Mesa. The Mesa Film Festival will screen over 150 films from around the world during three days of film, art, and fun for the whole family. Learn more at mesafilmfestival.com.

The family-friendly celebration of craft beer, blues music and everyone’s favorite pork product will feature an array of inventive bacon-based dishes from chefs from around the Valley, as well as an assortment of additional offerings for those looking beyond bacon and beer *if such individuals exist. Visit baconbluesandbrewsaz.com.

DEC 7-8

PHOENIX HOLIDAY PET EXPO

Shop, learn, play, and adopt. Don’t miss holiday themed pet pics with Santa Paws, a pet holiday marketplace, an entertainment stage with pet contests and more. Visit rawhide.com.

NOV 7-8

PHOENIX PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE (NEW DATE)

DEC 30-31

The 40th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade is now to set to run Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2020, with the Parade moving from its usual Sunday morning time to Saturday, November 7.

DECADENCE ARIZONA 2020

Where are you going to be when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve? Hopefully, dancing your booty off in Arizona at this two-night festival with some of the hottest electronic artists in the country.

Visit musicfestivalwizard.com.

The Festival will remain at Steele Indian

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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Voice Community Center Gay community center 801 North 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention AIDS education and prevention 1144 East McDowell Road, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ

Prime Timers of Phoenix Mature men who enjoy mature men P.O. Box 31821, Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County Department of Public Health Counseling, testing and referral services 1645 E Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ

Desert Adventures Out of the bars and into the streets P.O. Box 2008, Phoenix, AZ Bears of the West Where the bears are P.O. Box 33215 , Phoenix, AZ Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2097 , Phoenix, AZ ASU LGBTQ Coalition Queer student union Glendale, AZ | twitter.com/asulgbtq Aunt Rita’s Foundation AIDS awareness/fundraisers 2700 N 3rd Street, Suite 2012, Phoenix, AZ Lambda Phoenix Center Offering hope to the LGBTQ Community 2622 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY APARTMENT RENTALS Kay-Kay Realty...............................................37

FINANCIAL SERVICES Matthew Shone - Country Financial...............35

ASSISTED LIVING BridgeWater Assisted Living..........................22

GRAPHIC & PRINTING SERVICES Artisan Modern Colour & Print......................15

AUTO DEALERSHIP Quality Car Deals...........................................31

HAIR STYLIST Bella Angelic Skin Care..................................10

BONDING A/X SW Bonding Insurance............................22

HOME CARE BrightStar Care of Phoenix............................30

BUILDING MATERIALS Old Castle APG- Superlite..........front inside cover

HVAC Brothers Plumbing & Air Conditioning............ 5

CHILD CARE Phoenix Preparatory School..........................25

INSURANCE A/X SW Bonding Insurance............................22 Matthew Shone - Country Financial...............35

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Orent Law Offices...........................................27 The Belen Law Firm....................... front cover, 19

MED SPA Robles Plastic Surgery...................................36

DENTIST Rod W. Gore DDS...........................................30

MENTAL HEALTH New Hope Behavioral Health Center.............33

DISABILITY LAW Scott E. Davis..................................................35

MORTGAGES Synergistic Wealth Management..................33

EARLY LEARNING SEEK Early Learning Center...........................10

NEUROLOGY Neurology Associates...............................28-29

ELECTRICIAN Fox Valley Electric............................................ 1

PEST & TERMITE CONTROL Contractors Termite and Pest Control, Inc........ 2

ENTERTAINMENT Arizona Broadway Theatre............................... 6

PLASTIC SURGERY Robles Plastic Surgery...................................36

FAMILY & JUVENILE LAW Cox Sandoval.................................................10

PLUMBING Brothers Plumbing & Air Conditioning............ 5

FAMILY LAW Davis Blase Stone & Holder............................. 7 Donaldson Stewart, P.C..................................17

POOL CONSTRUCTION Tribal Waters Custom Pools....... back inside cover

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY POOL REMODELING Tribal Waters Custom Pools....... back inside cover

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC........ back outside cover

POOL SERVICE & REPAIR AZ’s Best Pool Service & Repair......................23

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT New Hope Behavioral Health Center.............33

PRESCHOOL Phoenix Preparatory Preschool & Child Care... 3

TAX SERVICES AllRite Income Tax & Services Inc..................... 7

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kay-Kay Realty...............................................37

THEATER Arizona Broadway Theatre.................................. 6 Arizona Federal Theatre | The Van Buren......20-21

REAL ESTATE AZCO Properties.............................................11 Liz Theobald - HomeSmart.............................23

USED AUTO SALES Quality Car Deals...........................................31

REMODELING- MAJOR Carlson Homes................................................ 9

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Flader Wealth Consulting Group..................... 2 Synergistic Wealth Management..................33

ROOFING Hardacker Roofing.........................................13

WORKERS COMP Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC........ back outside cover

SKIN CARE Bella Angelic Skin Care..................................10

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