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19 Beer’s ON THE COVER

Biggest Month

Tempe Oktoberfest is bringing the traditional Bavarian festival to the Valley in full force with wiener dog races, gobs of activities, and of course, BEER!

66 91 Hop History

Oktoberfest is an annual celebration we’re happy to partake in, but how exactly did it come to be? Resident beer expert Dave Clark schools us on the art of the suds.

Hammond the Humble The Stokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. is the humble type, but his career has been anything but luck for the acclaimed axman.

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Ricky Reconstructed

Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson isn’t just about the ice After coming out of a dark (although he’s pretty period in life, Ricky Martin passionate about that, is ready too!) Combining his to take on the music Swedish roots andindustry love of once more, but athis style is all just parttime of it will be on the game. his terms. on the cover: Tempe Oktoberfest

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THE EXTRAORDINAIRE 21 Apps that will make you want to run away from your phone • Spooky and sweet Toys! • The swankiest Halloween soirees in the Valley

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The best arts events in October • Halloween at Hogwarts turns everyone into a wizard • Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival gets the creative juices flowing • Pickin in the Vines blends wine and bluegrass

THE CRITIC

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Step into our scale of fear, where the Valley’s hottest haunts get ranked. Need a place to take the kids?

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The best casino events in October • A full casino calendar • ABC learns that staying relevant isn’t as easy as 1-2-3

THE GLADIATOR

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The best sports events in October • The Coyotes keep things cool on and off the ice

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Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Stan Robinson, Joseph Airdo, M.V. Moorhead, Andrew Axelrod, Weiss Kelly, Jasmine Kemper, Alexa D’Angelo, Dylan Ardnt

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The best beer events in October • Great Beer Pairings at Fate Brewing Company • Beer Gear • Beertenders at Mellow Mushroom • The Valley’s latest and greatest fall beers • BeerFinder Directory • An Oktoberfest history lesson • The Valley’s best Oktoberfests

THE HIGHROLLER

Erin Loukili erin@entertainermag.com

Professional overachiever Jeff Daniels blends music, comedy and acting into one amazing career that’s far from laughable.

Critic picks for the best movies of the month • Coming Attractions • Jeff Daniels shows off his many talents • Movie Report Card • Meet our newest film writer, M.V. Moorhead!

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Critic picks for the best movies of the month • Coming Attractions • Jeff Daniels shows off his many talents • Movie Report Card • Meet our newest film writer, M.V. Moorhead!

THE DINER

Away from Guns N’ Roses, axman Slash has made a new name for himself in a killer solo career, and now he’s out to set the “World on Fire.”

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Top 25 • The Vapor Dynasty Expo • The Scale of Fear • PHX Insider spots fall foliage • The Grade Fest makes you want to go down south • Tempe Oktoberfest brings the happy to the Valley

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What’s new in SoCal • The best family events in October • Family-friendly Halloween activities • The Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular

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Live music calendar • Slash wears many hats • The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. • ZZ Ward • ICP clowns around • Jonny Lang keeps the blues alive • Zac Brown Band

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Nightlife photos • The best nightlife events in October • Green Velvet • A full nightlife calendar • Mad Mixologist at Whiskey Row • Tipsy Drink of the Month • Kayzo brings it at Foam Wonderland • Oddly Accurate Astrology

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Wicked

OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 4 Experience one of the biggest Broadway hits again or for the first time at ASU Gammage. Wicked has become one of the most celebrated and award-winning plays in history, rocketing Idina Menzel to a permanent place in pop culture, and you can see one of the last Arizona performances this year.

ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, 480.965.3434, asugammage.com, $30 and up

family zone and performances from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers and Matisyahu.

SanTan Brewing Company, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 602.276.2499, santanoktoberfest. com, $12 adv, $15 doe

OCTOBER 9 Enjoy unlimited food tastings and live entertainment on a Friday night at Taste of SanTan. Proceeds from the event go to Save the Family’s operations that fund housing and services for low income, homeless and veteran families.

SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480.466.7714, savethefamily.org, $50

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OCTOBER 3 Don your lederhosen and beer steins!

It’s time to celebrate the biggest beer event of the year! Enjoy the festivities at SanTan Brewing Company in Downtown Chandler, complete with polka music, a brat eating contest, a

OCTOBER 3 For bike lovers everywhere, the Tour de Fat is a national rite of passage.

Born in Colorado, the event celebrates all things bicycle and promotes sustainable transportation. Get your quirkiest costumes ready because this parade of freaky is coming to town in full force!

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 970.221.0524, newbelgium.com, prices vary

OCTOBER 13 Experience the exhilarating and magical sound of Florence + the Machine here in the Valley. The mesmerizing indie band is touring their third studio album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, which was released early this year. See what this machine is made of this month.

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.7200, ticketmaster.com, $34-$100

Chocolate Harvest Festival

OCTOBER 9 AND 10 The delicious combination of chocolate and wine come together at Rawhide Western Town. For two nights there will be tastings of both delectable chocolate and gourmet fare, as food trucks will provide a variety of options.

Rawhide Western Town, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600, festivalssouthwest. com, $10 and up

Tempe Oktoberfest Tour de Fat

Florence + the Machine

OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 11 Tempe is bringing the fun for all ages.

Alongside beer and wine gardens with dozens of choices, there will be a Kinderfest with arts and crafts and a full-fledged carnival with amusement park rides! Be sure to check out the insane lineup of local and national bands on stage and prepare to drink in your October with plenty of craft beer options from local, national and international breweries.

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, tempeoktoberfest.com, free

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OCTOBER 14 One of the biggest indie rock bands of the era is on tour and on their way to Phoenix with their love-itor-hate-it sound. alt-J debuted in 2012 and has rocketed to fame since being featured in “Silver Linings Playbook” and the 2015 video game “Life is Strange.”

Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, ticketmaster.com, $48 and up WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

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Taste of Cave Creek

OCTOBER 14 AND 15 Sample the diverse cuisine of over 25 restaurants in the Cave Creek area.

For 24 years, Taste of Cave Creek has brought people together, both from the community and around the state, to experience local flavors as well as craft beer and wine.

Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, tasteofcavecreek.com, $10

Halloween at Hogwarts

OCTOBER 15 THROUGH 18 Returning this season is the Phoenix Symphony’s take on the magical world of “Harry Potter.” Last year’s performance played to sold out audiences and this year promises even more seasonal selections and memorable music. Come dressed in your favorite Hogwarts character or Halloween costume for prizes.

Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix, 602.262.6225, phoenixsymphony. org, $49 and up

Vapor Dynasty Expo

OCTOBER 16 THROUGH 18 Vape fanatics of the Valley can look forward to the largest vapor and e-cig expo in the state. The expo will have hundreds of devices and flavors to browse, as well as guest speakers and live DJs. Once designed to be healthier alternatives to smoking, vapor pens and e-cigs have developed a unique culture of their own.

Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.262.6225, vapordynastyexpo. com, $10 per day, $15 weekend

Arizona Taco Festival

OCTOBER 17 AND 18 Experience a taco-topia of epic proportions. Take part in this twoday celebration of Hispanic culture that not only includes over 40 taco teams, but will feature Lucha Libre wrestling, a Chihuahua beauty pageant, live music, and a hot chili pepper eating contest.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, aztacofestival.com, $12 adv, $15 doe

Garth Brooks

OCTOBER 17, 23 AND 24 Country music star Garth Brooks is spending the last half of October in Arizona. Brooks is one of the best-

selling artists of all time, contending with The Beatles and Elvis Presley for best-selling albums. He’ll perform five shows over three days in the Valley, so get your tickets before they’re gone!

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, usairwayscenter. com, $64 and up

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Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, srfballoonfestivals. com, $5 kids, $10 adults

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Janet Jackson

OCTOBER 19 All-around pop star Janet Jackson is performing at Comerica Theatre.

Singer, songwriter, actress and sister to the late Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson is still a powerful force in the music industry and is letting people remember that with her Unbreakable World Tour.

Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre. com, $45 and up

My Morning Jacket

OCTOBER 20 Americana-indie powerhouse My Morning Jacket has been a staple of the record collection of your local music nerd for years. The Kentucky-based group, fronted by powerhouse Jim James, is a force to be reckoned with.

Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre. com, $46 and up

Slash

OCTOBER 20 Legendary rock god Slash is bringing the World on Fire Tour to Wild Horse Pass. Slash was the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses before kicking off a solo career. The new tour also features Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 800.946.4452, wingilariver.com, $49 and up

Impractical Jokers Tour

OCTOBER 22 The TruTV stars of “Impractical Jokers” are bringing it live this month.

The Tenderloins, known for their hilarious, prank-based shenanigans, can be seen on stage for their Where’s Larry? Tour.

Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre. com, $52 and up

Madonna

OCTOBER 22 The irreplaceable Madonna needs no introduction. This fall, the Material Girl is bringing her Rebel Heart Tour to Glendale for one epic night only. Still sexy after all of these years, let’s see her put those strong arms and that strong head to good use.

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3800, gilariverarena.com, $50 and up

Vintage & Vino

OCTOBER 23 AND 24 Join Queen Creek for a two-day celebration of all things vintage and homemade. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase vintage goods, repurposed furniture, handmade goods and more. Food trucks will also be on site alongside all the local craft booths. Oh, and the vino! There will be plenty of that, too!

Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek, vintageandvinoaz.com, $3-$25

Phoenix Zombie Walk

OCTOBER 24 Get into the spirit of the apocalypse with the seventh annual Phoenix Zombie Walk. The premiere zombie event of the southwest includes a zombification zone, a beer garden, a set of bands that includes Alien Ant Farm, and of course the 1.5 mile zombie march through Downtown Phoenix.

Heritage and Science Park, 115 N. Sixth Street, Phoenix, dtphx.org, free

Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular

OCTOBER 24 AND 25 Bring the whole family to this fun and safe Spooktacular! The whole sky will be filled with hot air balloons, tossing candy out to children below.

The event also includes live music, a vendor market, a haunted house and

OCTOBER 27 Get ready to rumble in Downtown Phoenix. It’s WWE Smackdown live!

Witness the birth of legends at Talking Stick Resort Arena, formerly US Airways Arena, featuring superstars Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt and Sheamus.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, usairwayscenter. com, $31 and up

Monster Mash Music Festival

OCTOBER 30 AND NOVEMBER 1 Spend your Halloween weekend getting down in Tempe. The Monster Mash Music Festival will feature John Fogerty, Santana, Linkin Park, Rob Zombie, Coheed + Cambria and many more.

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, monstermashaz.com, prices vary

The Book of Mormon

MULTIPLE DATES IN OCTOBER See what The New York Times calls “the best musical of this century.” The Book of Mormon was written by the makers of “South Park” and has been awarded nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, 480.965.3434, asugammage.com, $25 and up

Peoria Beer Festival

NOVEMBER 7 Grab a pint at the Peoria Beer Festival! The annual event is held in the middle of the baseball diamond at the Peoria Sports Complex so you can pretend you’re playing with the pros while enjoying delicious food and beer tastings.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 623.773.8710, peoriabeerfestival,com, $25 and up

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The Electronic Cigarette and Vapor Dynasty Expo is back this year, but bigger and better than before, thanks to vape culture that’s finally catching on. Held at the Phoenix Convention Center, the event will feature 50,000-plus square feet of vaping paradise. The expo is only for ages 18 and older, but also for anyone interested in the vaping industry and looking to network, or just vaping enthusiasts.

The expo will also cover all wining and dining needs when it comes to their excellent cafeteria and two fully-stocked bars. As far as entertainment, crowds can anticipate stage and vendor giveaways, a live DJ and main stage entertainment.

While roaming around the center, you will find over 100 vapor exhibitors from all over the world. These include distributors, local vapor shops, product and e-liquid manufacturers, vaping advocacy groups, vape reviewers, vape industry related services, wholesalers, and even celebrities.

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It’s the time of year for fun frights and spooky delights.

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of the macabre or just looking for some light thrills, there’s a haunted house attraction just for you! Sectioned from most family friendly to most bone-chilling, these haunted houses are the best the Valley has to offer. Be warned: the amount of scares you can stand is up to you!

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FAMILY FRIGHTS The House on Camino It’s creepy for a cause! This garage-based haunt has been running since 2008, and any money or toy donations go to the Child Crisis Center. This might be the only place in the Valley where you can feel good while feeling terrified!

4055 E. Camino Street, Mesa, thehouseoncamino.com, free but donations welcome

Phantom Manor Phanton Manor began as a few simple scares on the porch, but this family-run charity haunt has transformed into one of the best little haunts in the Valley.

This year, they’ve partnered with Angels, Knights, and Stars to raise money for those affected by child abuse and bullying.

Certain nights will be toned down for younger visitors. Just ask the hostess!

18155 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, phantommanorhaunt.weebly.com, free but donations welcome

Chase Court Motel This house haunt has been running for 25 Halloweens and seems to get bigger every year. The show is completely handmade and computerized, but built with kids and adults in mind. Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

450 N. Chase Court, Chandler, chaseyourfear.com, free but donations welcome

Golfland Fright Nights The Gauntlet is a maze of animatronics and live actors built to induce heart-pounding terror. While the haunted house itself might be too scary for more fragile attendees, the spookified mini golf course is perfectly harmless and would be a wonderful way to spend a family evening.

155 W. Hampton Avenue, Mesa, golfland.com/mesa, $15-$25

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CHILLS AND THRILLS Fear Farm This is the biggest haunted house event in the state, boasting five separate haunts with their own themes along with Phoenix’s largest corn maze. This year promises to be scarier than ever before, so get your nerves ready!

2209 N. 99th Avenue, Phoenix, fearfarm.com, $25

13th Floor Set inside a decrepit hotel, this haunt has taken the horror community by storm.

The event features two attractions: Feral Moon, where werewolves haunt the town, and Patient Alpha, where the mutant hordes of a failed experiment take over the streets.

2814 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, 13thflooraz.com, $24

The Crypt What happens when the inhabitants of a crypt refuse to stay dead? This year the event features three attractions in the same location: The Crypt, The Asylum and Chaos. One of Arizona’s longest-running haunted houses makes its return bigger than ever!

1445 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, hauntedaz.com, $23

Dark Scares Hotel Explore a place abandoned by time but not by those who remained. This haunt was voted Best of the Valley in 2013 by Arizona Foothills Magazine and they’re sure to deliver another year of successful terror.

1900 E. University Drive, Mesa, darkscares.com, $15 kids, $20 adults

NIGHTMARE FUEL Sanctum of Horror Enter the twisted mind of Lenore, a former asylum patient. Navigate her violent past through a graveyard of the undead, St. Charlotte’s Asylum, where the inmates have taken over, then finally encountering Lenore herself. This is an incredibly detailed and immersive experience that has scared the East Valley for seven years.

6555 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, sanctumofhorror.com, $20

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Jack and Jill’s Haunted Hill Traverse the depths of an abandoned mineshaft inhabited by the most messed up psychopaths in the state. What started as a small time haunt has become a contender as one of the scariest experiences of the season.

3401 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, jackandjillshauntedhill.com, TBD

Scream Park One park, four terrifying attractions.

Scream Park promises to be a bloody good time with Horror High, Zombie Infirmary, Clown Town of Terror and Gold Miner’s Revenge. Those with military IDs get a discount.

8823 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale, azscreampark.com, $28

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A GRANDE TIME!

The Grande Fest merges beer and beats for a blast in Casa Grande Jasmine Kemper » The Entertainer!

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he Grande Fest is a day-long festival featuring Arizona craft beer, food, music, arts, crafts and everything in between.

Arizona Independent Arts Festivals is bringing together some of the most talented musicians, filmmakers and artists to showcase their talents at the fest.

Stephen Nebgen, Producer and Legal Affairs, says the event started when two men from Central Arizona College created the Entertainment Industry Technology Program, a place where students could prepare for a career in the music industry.

“They put on a student rock concert every semester. Two men with a vision, Rick Moore and Dan Bush, enthusiastically endorsed doing a live event where students could get real life experience,” Nebgen says.

This year, the Grande fest is off-campus and bigger than ever. A kids zone will

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feature activities such as a bounce house, face painting and a haunted house. Other fun things include the Filmstock Film Festival, arts exhibitors, local food vendors and 12 live bands, including headliner CO-OP, a band featuring Dash Cooper, son of rock god Alice Cooper, and TRIDON, Jane Joyce, Go Ask Alice, Ryan Fairchild and more.

Brewers Sierra Nevada, Widmer and Kona Brewing Company will be serving up samples of over 40 different beers, so come thirsty!

Come celebrate the diversity of Arizona with live music, delicious local food and talented people at the 2015 Grande Fest.

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LET’S GETRÄNK

Tempe Oktoberfest packs an impossible amount of fun into one festive weekend Christina Caldwell » The Entertainer!

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et ready, Tempe! The Oktoberfest to end all local Oktoberfests is back and ready for more brateating, beer-guzzling good times.

Tempe Oktoberfest is a Valley mainstay, and for good reason. It’s the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the state, and this year it’s going to be even bigger, better and fitter than ever.

It might not be your traditional Bavarian celebration, but Tempe Oktoberfest puts a spin on the typical fest.

Kick it all off with the Das Frank Kush Foot Race on October 10 for a 10K, 5K

or 1 mile fun run around Tempe Town Lake, where you can work off any guilt you’ll take on while drinking beer over the weekend. Proceeds from the run benefit the Frank Kush Youth Foundation and Tempe Sister Cities Youth Programs.

If running isn’t your thing, find your Zen at Yoga in the Park—the calm before the hops-laden storm that takes over the park by night. And oh, the beer selection is going to be out of this “welt!”

Eight distinct beer gardens will make Tempe Beach Park their home the weekend of October 9 through 11, including selections from Tempe’s pride, Four Peaks Brewing Company, plus Beck’s, Windmer, Warsteiner and more.

Not a beer fan? No problem. Wine selections from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly will keep you close to the vine.

There’s no need to leave the kids at home, either. Kinderfest will hold plenty of activities to keep the kiddos occupied, including arts and crafts projects and a giant carnival, which includes unlimited rides for $30—proceeds from which also benefit Tempe Sister Cities Youth Programs.

Pry the kids away from Kinderfest during Wiener Mania, though. Dachshund races will bring the smiles as the ‘lil weenies race for the spot of top dog.

All this, plus music from locals Whiskey’s Quicker, The Black Moods, Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns, Darkness Dear boy and more, will get the party moving. (And don’t worry. There will be traditional polka music too, ya nerd!)

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O’HALLOWS TRICKS AND TREATS Leah Goldberg » The Entertainer!

We are getting into the Halloween spirit of everything scary, mysterious and sweet with these October goodies. There is so many different ways to celebrate Halloween, and these are just a few items you should add to your shopping list to make it the best one yet!

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Wake up every morning to the comforting sound of the living dead. This app serves as a ghoulish alarm clock that’s sure to get your heart racing the minute you open your eyes.

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This macabre game puts you in control of a plague, and it’s your job to finish off the last survivors of the human race.

The game includes a “zombie infection mode,” where you bring the walking dead upon a hapless world population.

Zombie Booth (Free) Ghostbusters Ever wondered what you would Paranormal look like as a rotting, shambling Blaster (Free) corpse? Find out now with this deadifying app! Send the pics to your friends to give ‘em a good spook.

Grab your proton pack and bust some ghosts with this fun virtual reality game based on the ‘80s cult classic film. This pop culture mainstay is making a big return next year and this app is perfect for getting hype.

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For the photography aficionado, this app allows you to take eerie snaps that transform your subjects into misty specters. They do say cameras steal your soul!

Become the hero nobody was expecting. Cthulhu, the mythic monster from HP Lovecraft, must save the world before he can destroy it in this epic retro RPG now on mobile!

For a good scare and a good laugh, download this animated spider that will crawl across your screen and hand it to your unsuspecting friend. We’re not responsible for ruined friendships or phones.

The most well-known American horror writer is getting catapulted into the 21st century.

This app not only contains his full works in several volumes, but includes stylized animated graphics, interactive storytelling and ambient music to create the ultimate mobile Edgar Allan Poe experience.

Was that whisper in your ear or just the wind? This would be a perfect time to whip out your mobile ghost detector, but be warned: you may not like what you find.

Remember that cool motion tracker from the movie “Aliens”? Now you can simulate it on your phone! While it doesn’t actually detect motion, you can still pretend you’re along for the “bug hunt.”

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Looking for an upscale Halloween your friends will envy? These O’Hallows events are the perfect destination to meet haunted hotties, drink creepy cocktails and party the holiday away! Just be prepared for the scary price tag.

Poe Fest

OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 31 This Halloween event is far different from your typical costume party. For the seventh year in a row, the Arizona Curriculum Theater will put on this Phoenix favorite, bringing Edgar Allan Poe’s stories to life on stage. The actors will perform twelve different poems and stories of Poe’s throughout the weekend.

Locations vary, Phoenix, 888.343.4228, poefest.org, times vary, $19-$26

Homicidal Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Party

OCTOBER 23 Join Maggiano’s Little Italy Scottsdale for a night packed with murder and mystery.

Here you can put your Sherlock Holmes skills to the test while you investigate diabolical clues and feast on a three-course family style dinner. In this interactive performance, guests are right in the middle of a hilarious investigation that will leave you hungry for answers and more Italian cuisine.

Promenade Shopping Center, 16405 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, eventbrite.com, 480.333.4100, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $6

Haunted Hotel Ball

OCTOBER 30 AND 31 Your favorite three-party, two-day frightful fantasy, all rolled into one spooktacular Halloween ball, is back at the wonderfully colorful Saguaro Scottsdale. The Haunted Hotel Ball turns the place unrecognizable with a masquerade pool party, themed event spaces, interactive performers, a lingerie fashion show, and of course, a $2,500 costume contest. Admission into the event includes access to all three parties; the Enchanted Forest, Medieval Ballroom and VIP Dungeon. Don’t miss WWW.ENTERTAINERMAG.COM

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The Saguaro Scottsdale, 4000 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.308.1100, hauntedhotelball. com, times vary, $45-$100

Monster Mash Music Festival

OCTOBER 30 AND NOVEMBER 1 Tempe Beach Park is hosting its very first Monster Mash Music Festival with a massive lineup over two days. The scary good list includes Santana, Primus, Linkin Park, Deftones, Rob Zombie and more.

The Saturday show is already sold out but there is still time to snatch some tickets for Friday or Sunday to celebrate the start of fall! If you are still having summer music festival separation anxiety, this is the perfect concert to attend.

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, monstermashaz.com, times vary, $99-$125

Wicked Ball

OCTOBER 31 Treat yourself to an extravagant night of party hopping at the Wicked Ball at Talking Stick Resort. With three spaces sponsored by LIVE 101.5, you can visit all three parties without having to leave the resort. Each room will have a different theme and music, including EDM, Top 40 hits and trance. It might even be a good idea to start planning your costume now since there is a $3,500 cash prize for the best getup! Full of tricks and mostly treats, the Wicked Ball is going down in Halloween history as the night to remember.

Wicked Ball, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com, 9 p.m., $50$100

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itches, wizards and muggles of all ages are welcome to hop aboard the Hogwarts Express and experience a magical 90-minute long performance featuring the unforgettable music from the “Harry Potter” films, presented by the Valley’s premier symphony, Phoenix Symphony.

The movies, based on the award-winning novels by J.K Rowling, tell the story of a young wizard and his friends attending the magical school of Hogwarts. Over the span of 10 years they battle death eaters, magical dragons and dark wizards to save the wizarding world.

The concert has garnered so much popularity that they decided to add three different performances this year. While the Friday, October 16 show is already sold out, there are still limited tickets available for the Thursday, October 15 show at the Orpheum Theatre and a recently-added show at Ikeda Theatre at the Mesa Arts Center on Sunday, October 18. Tickets prices range from $29 to $69.

Whether you’re in Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor or Slytherin, everyone is encouraged to come early dressed in their finest wizarding attire. The best costumes will be awarded with prizes before the show starts.

If you didn’t receive your Hogwarts acceptance letter, you can still get tickets to this spectacular performance. Due to popularity, tickets are selling out quick.

Grab yours today for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.

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CALENDAR It’s officially fall! There’s cooler temperatures in the air, but can you feel something else?

Arts season is in full swing all over the Valley, and it’s packing local venues and flooding into the streets.

A VAMPIRE TALE OCTOBER 1 - 10

Monroe Street between Second and Third Streets, Phoenix, 602.262.4637, phoenix.gov/arts/ celebrate

OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 10 Lisa Starry’s “A Vampire Tale” is a favorite among Valley audiences and officially kicks off the Halloween season. Now in its 12th consecutive year, the revamped show will feature new costumes and music. As always, the show promises to be dark, sexy and visually stunning.

Phoenix Theatre’s Hormel Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, scorpiusdance.com

Gilbert Art Walk

Spirit Lines: Helen Hardin Etchings OCTOBER 2 THROUGH MARCH 6 The work of one of the 20th Century’s most significant artists will be on display at the Heard Museum. The collection will feature an entire series of etchings by the Pueblo artist, Helen Hardin. From 1980 to 1984, 23 pieces were created before she passed away at the age of 41. Her work is “a spiritual expression developed from her Roman Catholic upbringing and Native American heritage.”

Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.8840, heard.org

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BRAZILIAN SAMBA QUEEN AND KING COMPETITION 2015 OCTOBER 3 HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN OCTOBER 8 - 25

OCTOBER 3 Samba, the musical and dance icon from Brazil, can trace its roots back to Africa and early religious traditions. It is now popular in Rio de Janeiro and associated with Carnival.

The excitement and rhythm comes to Arizona, where patrons can watch 75 of the most talented Samba dancers from around the country move to the beat.

The Pressroom, 441 W. Madison Street, Phoenix, 602.396.7136, sambaperformers.com

PHX Arts + Culture @ 30 Years Celebration OCTOBER 3 The City of Phoenix is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Arts and Culture Commission with a celebration. Experience arts and culture, with nearly 100 Phoenixbased organizations participating.

The free festival will feature video presentations, public art tours, musical performances, art making demonstrations and hands-on activities.

OCTOBER 3 AND 17 From quaint knickknacks to some serious art, the Gilbert Art Walk has it all, and it’s kicking off once again in October. Head to Downtown Gilbert to walk among the art, see live entertainment and dine at some of the town’s best restaurants, all in one place.

Downtown Gilbert, 45 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert, gilbertartwalk.com

MusicaNova Collaborative Concert: Paradise Winds OCTOBER 4 This collaborative concert will feature two local favorites; MusciaNova and Paradise Winds. MusicaNova is known for performing symphonic music, while featuring new and neglected works, and interpretations of the classics. The Paradise Winds are known for their woodwind chamber music. This concert is free, but donations are accepted.

Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480.585.4485, musicanovaaz.com

Conversations with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Allan Day OCTOBER 6 Relive Arizona’s Wild West with Sandra Day O’Connor. The Supreme Court Justice will discuss her book, “Lazy B: Growing up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest,” to opera and book lovers. The “conversation” is open to members of the Arizona Opera Book Club. Register on the Arizona Opera website.

Arizona Opera Center, 1636 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.266.7464, azopera.com/ bookclub

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin OCTOBER 8 THROUGH 25 An Arizona Theatre Company favorite, Hershey Felder returns to the stage to bring to life the story of one of America’s most famous composers.

Irving Berlin is known for such favorites as “God Bless America” to

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THE MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS OF ERIC GILIAM OCTOBER 10

DAVID SANBORN ELECTRIC BAND OCTOBER 9

“White Christmas.”

Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.256.6995, arizonatheatre.org Photo Credit: 88 Entertainment

David Sanborn Electric Band OCTOBER 9 David Sanborn’s career dates back to the 1970s. Since then he has released two dozen albums and has won numerous awards. Working in a variety of genres, Sanborn has worked with greats such as Paul Simon and James Taylor.

MIM Music Theatre, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, themim.org

James and the Giant Peach OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 25 Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book about a young English boy who encounters a giant peach and larger-than-life garden bugs was written in 1961. Since then, there have been numerous stage and movie adaptations. Local audiences can experience the fun, brought to life by Valley Youth Theatre.

Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First Street, Phoenix, 602.253.8188, vyt.com

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The former World Teen Magic Champion has traveled the globe and now is bringing his show to the East Valley. The Alaska native and current Arizona resident will perform 90 minutes of impressive illusions and magic.

Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, 480.279.7194, higleyarts.com

Where the Earth Meets the Sky: Songs of Nature and Spirit OCTOBER 10 AND 11 Sonoran Desert Chorale was founded in 1994 and features members from across our community. Exploration of

the primal elements will be performed through music this season. Hear sounds representing earth, wind, fire and water. This concert will feature works from René Clausen, Z. Randall Stroope’s and more.

First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Avenue, Mesa; La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480.305.4538, sonorandesertchorale.org

Margaret Cho The psyCHO Tour OCTOBER 17 Margaret Cho is known for her wild brand of comedy. Her latest show

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Gypsy Soul

promises to be “… about insanity, and about the anger I feel about everything happening in the world right now,” as she says. The material will be current, topical and hilariously funny.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Reflections OCTOBER 22 THROUGH 25 Center Dance Ensemble is considered Arizona’s premier modern dance company specializing in original works. This season kicks off with “Reflections,” choreographed by Frances Smith Cohen. The evening of premieres will feature a restaging of “Quilters,” the story of the women who pioneered the West. An abridged version of the production will also be available for Lunch Time Dance Theater Performances on select dates.

Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.252.8497, centerdance.com

OCTOBER 23 Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit are married performers who met in Scotland more than twenty years ago.

Gypsy Soul has released ten albums and has traveled the world. Expect a sound that ranges from heartland rock to country, blues, R&B, and soul.

MIM Music Theatre, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 480.478.6000, themim.org

Once Upon a Crime OCTOBER 23 THROUGH 26 Be a part of the jury and decide Goldilocks’ fate! In this family comedy, the audience gets to be the jury when Goldilocks is put on trial for breaking and entering. Different possible endings and outcomes have been prescripted. Join in on the fun!

Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek, 480.987.7469, qcpac.com

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Dia de los Muertos Festival OCTOBER 24 AND 25 Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mesa with a festival featuring food, merchandise, crafts and more.

Individuals, families and groups can participate in an Altar Contest. The festival is free and open to the public.

Spirits will connect!

Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com

The Toxic Avenger OCTOBER 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22 Just in time for Halloween, one of the greatest cult horror films comes to the stage. Toxie is a mutant with superhero strength. Audiences will get to watch him save New Jersey.

Billed as a hilarious musical, this production is intended for mature audiences.

Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre.com

Coppélia OCTOBER 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1 This comedic ballet is perfect for the entire family and patrons are encouraged to dress up in costume in honor of the Halloween holiday weekend. The story: an eccentric

toymaker and a life-sized doll catches the eye of a young man. The man becomes infatuated with the doll not realizing she is not real.

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Circus Vargas OCTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 It’s a family circus like you’ve never seen before! Circus Vargas will take up residency in Glendale and Scottsdale throughout October and November to bring the high-flying, motorcycleriding it’s best known for to life.

Arrowhead Towne Center, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale; The Pavilions at Talking Stick, 9180 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, circusvargas.com

LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES.

Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band OCTOBER 30 With a new album recently released, Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels proves he is a true musician. He will take to the stage with the Ben Daniels Band, known for their blend of Americana, Blues, Jazz and Rock.

Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com

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Carefree’s annual 22nd Fine Art and Wine Festival will be featuring a whole culture of art, music and the stunning view of the Sonoran Desert backdrop of Carefree alongside wine, glorious wine!

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Festival goers can take in the sights, tastes and sounds with artwork from this year’s featured artist, Michael McKee. As part of the Thunderbird Artists, a community dedicated to giving emerging artists a platform to display and sell their art, McKee has been an accomplished artist for the past 12 years.

The Carefree streets will close during the time of this elegant event to make enough room for more than 160 artists who will have 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. These works of art will include small to life-sized bronze sculptures, metal clay, wood, glass and stone. There will also be displays of hand crafted jewelry, photography, pottery and batiks, a technique of wax resisting dye applied to cloth originating in the different cultures of Malaysia Singapore, India and more.

All of the artwork available is diverse in their concepts whether they are traditional to contemporary, abstract, floral or wildlife centered. Each piece originates from different cultures such as Southwest, European, African and Native American art. The prices and subject matters will also vary so that everyone who attends the festival will have plenty of options to choose from.

While you are at the festival, you can even visit the local galleries, boutiques and cafes in the Carefree area, too. Here you can utilize your time to take in as much fine dining and artwork as possible in the beauty of our desert. Explore your senses for taste, sight, sound and pure bliss at the 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival.

22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 480.837.5637, thunderbirdartists.com, Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $3

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Kingman’s Pickin in the Vines festival melds bluegrass, wine for a seriously good time Justin Stabley » The Entertainer!

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olk music is a hallowed tradition in America. A history of pioneering and exploration of the land long ago created the groundwork for music to flourish in the countryside beyond the influence of the big city.

Celebrate this tradition at the Pickin’ in the Vines Bluegrass Festival in Kingman this month. And there will be plenty of wine to go around from local vino purveyor, Stetson Winery.

For the second year, the festival is inviting some of the sought after bluegrass musicians around including Larry Gillis & West Coast Swampgrass, Nothin’ Fancy, Lonesome Otis, The Roustabouts and more.

Alongside these top-notch musicians, folks who attend can also partake in classes and workshops to learn about music styles, harmonizing and songwriting, as well as enjoy excellent food

from multiple local vendors. There will also be arts and crafts stations, making sure that the festival is fun for the whole family.

Since this is a folk music celebration, it’s right that it takes place just outside the small town of Kingman a few minutes away from historic Route 66.

Kingman is fully equipped with great restaurants, full service RV parks and many sightseeing opportunities, including a short trip to the Grand Canyon.

So come over to get your country on while the weather is still good! Early camping and jamming is encouraged, ya’ll!

Pickin in the Vines

Stetson Winery and Event Center, 10965 N. Moonscape Way, Kingman, 928.757.7206, kingmanbluegrassfestival.com, Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18, times vary, $20-$85

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ATTRACTIONS alone for the weekend. When two stranded young women (Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas) unexpectedly knock on his door for help, what starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Opens October 9.

up to the trio to get all of them back in the books where they belong. Opens October 16.

“Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” PG-13 - 100 MINUTES

“A Christmas Horror Story” NR - 99 MINUTES

As three friends explore the site of a Christmas Eve massacre, a malevolent spirit is determined to keep them there forever. Meanwhile, one of the first cops to the scene of the murders has new complications as his son exhibits terrifying and violent behavior. And when a local family seeks reconciliation with an estranged aunt, they suddenly find themselves running in terror from Krampus, the demonic anti-Santa Claus. Not even St. Nick is immune to the terror as he fights a horde of zombie elves. Opens October 2.

“The Final Girls” PG-13 - 88 MINUTES

Taissa Farmiga plays a young woman who, grieving the loss of her mother (Malin Akerman)—a famous scream queen from the 1980s—finds herself pulled into the world of her mom’s most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film’s maniacal killer.

Opens October 9.

“Knock Knock” R - 95 MINUTES

Keanu Reeves plays a devoted husband and father who is left home

his long-lost loved ones. When the Queen Witch is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer, an epic battle begins that will determine the survival of the human race. Opens October 23

“Tales of Halloween” NR - 92 MINUTES

Ten stories are woven together by their shared theme of Halloween night in an American suburb, where ghouls, imps, aliens and axe murderers appear for one night only to terrorize unsuspecting residents. Opens October 16.

Chris J. Murray plays a father who find tapes of young Katie (Chloe Csengery) and Kristi (Jessica Tyler Brown) being taught supernatural abilities by their grandmother as well as a camera which can see paranormal phenomena that the human eye cannot see. When his daughter (Ivy George) is targeted by supernatural forces, he must find a way to protect her before it is too late.

Opens October 23.

“Crimson Peak” R - 109 MINUTES

Mia Wasikowska plays a young woman whose heart is stolen by a seductive stranger (Tom Hiddleston) and swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay—a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Jessica Chastain and Charlie Hunnam also star. Opens October 16.

“Goosebumps” PG - 100 MINUTES

Dylan Minnette plays a teenager who meets the daughter (Odeya Rush) of author R. L. Stine (Jack Black). When he unintentionally unleashes the monsters from their manuscripts, they begin to terrorize the town and it is suddenly

“Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” “The Last Witch Hunter” PG-13 - 100 MINUTES

Vin Diesel plays a valiant warrior who, cursed with immortality upon killing the Queen Witch (Julie Engelbrecht), spends centuries hunting down rogue witches while yearning for

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Tye Sheridan, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Logan Miller play scouts who, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak. Opens October 30.

For more movie reviews, in-depth celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, tune in to breakthrough entertainment 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays on KPHX 1480 AM and BreakRadioShow.com. Email film critic Joseph J. Airdo at joseph.airdo@gmail.com.

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JOSEPH’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH

“Everest”

“Everest” effectively transports moviegoers to the magnificent mountain for which it is titled, enveloping viewers in spectacular sights and sounds that will make the experience genuinely nerve-racking. You climb with the characters, feeling their physical exhaustion before eventually being browbeaten by the severe snowstorm that devastates their expedition. The results are sincerely spellbinding.

Seeing this on the biggest screen possible is the next best thing to summiting.

American Ultra Black Mass A Brilliant Young Mind A Christmas Horror Story Cooties Everest Goodnight Mommy Grandma

RANDY’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH

“Goodnight Mommy” Truly chilling horror films are hard to find. Along comes “Goodnight Mommy,” an Austrian thriller that quietly snuck into theaters with a rather unique premise; twin boys doubt the presence of their mother when she comes home after having plastic surgery.

Is she really their mother? Is there a sinister plan afoot? What unfolds sends chills up your spine. While there is a bit of gore, the suspense is built from expert directing and perfect editing.

M.V.’S MOVIE OF THE MONTH

“Black Mass”

Johnny Depp plays James “Whitey” Bulger, a notoriously brutal South Boston gang boss of the ‘70s and ‘80s, in Scott Cooper’s violent true-crime drama “Black Mass.” Cooper’s focus is on Bulger’s unholy alliance with the FBI, apparently the result of the boyhood hero-worship that one of the agents (Joel Edgerton) had for him. Depp is convincing and scary but repellent, and you may find yourself wondering why you should care about this charmless monster.

But the cast is strong. Benedict Cumberbatch stands out as Whitey’s respectable brother, and the movie packs plenty of punch.

ABOUT THE FILM WRITERS JOSEPH J. AIRDO is a film critic, producer and on-air personality for “Breakthrough Entertainment,” a talk radio show airing 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays on KPHX 1480 AM and BreakRadioShow.com, which shines a spotlight on the practical perspectives of the topics and themes explored in movies. He has a pet duck named Frozen who is as opinionated about movies as he is.

Email him at joseph.airdo@gmail.com.

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RANDY MONTGOMERY is a Los Angeles-based film critic who lived in, and still loves, Arizona. Living within walking distance of multiple major studios is a dream come true for this longtime movie buff. While not sitting in the dark and munching on popcorn with extra butter, you can find him riding roller coasters and enjoying the arts. Email him at randymwriter@yahoo.com.

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Press Club awards for criticism. His reviews and other writings appear in Wrangler News (wranglernews. com), Phoenix Magazine and on The Robot’s Voice (therobotsvoice.com) as well as his own blog, Less Hat, Moorhead (mvmoorhead. blogspot.com). A native of Pennsylvania, he lives in Phoenix with his wife, kid and three Chihuahuas with five eyeballs between them. Email him at mvmoorhead@cox.net.

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ALL GIGGLES

AND GUITARS Jeff Daniels and son set out on the road to play music, and have a bit of fun doing it Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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hether it’s with movies like “Dumb and Dumber,” at his concerts or with interviews, actormusician Jeff Daniels feels the need to make people laugh.

“We’ll walk and people will say, ‘What is this?’” Daniels says with a sly laugh about his show, which comes to the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, October 30.

“You don’t know what to expect: You have an actor with a guitar and that’s usually a bad thing, but it’s entertaining as hell. You’re also getting the guy who’s been on Broadway and knows how to be in front of people.”

Daniels, who is accompanied by his son’s act, Ben Daniels Band, says he engages in conversation with the audience.

“And with my son’s band, there’s a lot of musicianship. I feature those kids. [The audience] is laughing then we drop one on them that just makes them tear up, then we get them up dancing in a way that they never have before with a song called the ‘Big Bay Shuffle.’

“It’s a great night out. It’s the fourth tour we’ve gone out on. We keep going because it works. We have a great time

and so does the audience.”

Ben Daniels, a graduate of The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe and Gilbert, agreed with his dad.

“It’s very entertaining,” Ben Daniels says about the concert. “For the most part it’s all upbeat. He tells a lot of really good stories about the songs. The songs are great, too. With our band and him, everybody gets the chance to be featured.

“We get to play a couple songs after one of the intermissions. We get to do a couple songs about him. He comes back and it escalates from there It’s a pretty wild time.”

In between filming movies, Daniels recorded and released Times Like These, his sixth album to benefit his Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. He says he is a very patient songwriter.

“It’s an ongoing process,” he says. “It comes and goes. The thing that you wait on are the lyrics or the good idea. I’m not very good at writing three bad ones to get to a decent one. I’m a little more critical.

“I edit myself now. If I use the same chord progression for two weeks and I still haven’t written anything, I keep throwing things away.”

Besides the tour, these are busy times for Jeff Daniels. He just wrapped the film “The Divergent Series: Allegiant,” which he calls the third film in what could be a four-film series. Next, he’s promoting the Steve Jobs movie “Jobs,” in which he plays John Sculley, the former CEO of Apple, and the sci-fi drama “The Martian,” with Matt Damon.

“Martian” and “Jobs” have serious tones to them, but Daniels knows when to draw the line with comedy.

“I learned that it’s OK not to be funny,” Daniels says. “We really focus on just throwing good songwriting onto it.

It’s not that I don’t think the set is going to be funny. It will be. The people who are there, they don’t want to hear me doing an hour and a half of navel gazing.”

Jeff Daniels and Ben Daniels Band

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A Taste of Greece OCTOBER 2 THROUGH 4 The Taste of Greece festival is a weekend-long celebration of all things Greece. The event includes Greek imports, live music, folk dancing and traditional food. Savor the culture with delicacies such as spanakopita, Greek fries, baklava and Greek coffee.

You can continue the celebration at home by taking a dish to-go. Opa! Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson Road, Chandler, 480.899.3330, atasteofgreeceaz.com, times vary, $3

Armenia Fest OCTOBER 2 THROUGH 4 Armenia Fest is a weekend of delicious food and traditional dance.

Each evening will consist of a mixture of Mediterranean and Armenian music, live dance groups and homemade Armenian food, drinks and

desserts. The grill and kitchen will be open all day on Saturday and Sunday serving up some special treats including fresh kabobs, hummus and pilaf. For just $2, you can experience a new culture through food and fun.

St. Apkar Armenian Church, 8849 E. Cholla Street, Scottsdale, 818.468.3419, saintapkar.com, times vary, $2

Chocolate Harvest OCTOBER 9 AND 10 Sweeten up your weekend by sampling fine wines and chocolate at Chocolate Harvest. This two-day wine and chocolate festival will feature an assortment of wine, beer, cheese and chocolate for your tasting pleasure.

Friday night is “Girls Night Out,” so grab the girls, sip on wines and take home some sweet treats!

Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, festivalssouthwest. com, times vary, $10

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Taste of Cave Creek

Arizona Taco Festival

OCTOBER 14 AND 15 For 24 years, Cave Creek has been bringing local restaurants and bars together for the Taste of Cave Creek event. Guests can expect to taste fares from more than 25 restaurants including Tonto Bar & Grill, Haciendas Mexican Grill, Hiro Sake and more.

The outdoor setting offers cool weather, two live music stages, a wine and craft beer garden, tequila tastings and a margarita challenge.

Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1400, tasteofcavecreek.com, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 17 AND 18 Join the Arizona Taco Festival for a two-day fiesta full of tacos, live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, eating contests, cooking demonstrations and much more. On Saturday only, quench your thirst with a tequila expo featuring over 30 brands and 100 types of tequila. Over 50 restaurants are serving up delicious $2 tacos all weekend, competing for a $10,000 cash prize.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, aztacofestival.com, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., $12 adv, $15 doe

Best of Italy

Dish It Out

OCTOBER 16 Get a taste of Italy in the desert at the Best of Italy event, hosted by the Italian Association. Treat yourself to gourmet food and wine from five of the top Italian chefs and wineries in the Valley. Massimo De Francesca, Chris Nicosia, Gio Osso, Marcellino Verzino and Andrea Volpi will each prepare an authentic Italian dish and pair them with a specific wine for the ultimate culinary experience.

Courtyard Marriott Salt River, 5201 N. Pima, Scottsdale, 480.745.7200, italianassociation.org, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $125 adv, $150 doe

OCTOBER 25 The top restaurants in the Valley are coming together to compete in the ultimate food fight. Over 60 restaurants and beverage vendors will be in attendance, dishing up their signature meals in the hopes of winning the title of Dish It Out champion. All proceeds from this special culinary event help feed the children of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. Participating restaurants include Citizen Public House, The Capital Grille, The Gladly and more.

High Street, 5415 E. High Street, Phoenix, 602.954.8182, dishitoutaz.org, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., $75

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KOSHER BAKERY! WE CATER!

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Desert to Dish provides the ultimate local foodie experience Breanne DeMore » The Entertainer!

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lthough it’s easy to forget that produce can thrive in our desert, there are multiple local chefs that are determined to bring awareness to this fact, as well as get the Valley the place on the national culinary map that it deserves. Chef Michael Cairns is one of those chefs.

With the backing of his Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, Cairns has put together the first annual Desert to Dish, a weekend full of chef tastings, wine pairings and seminars to learn more about the growth potential of the desert.

From October 22 through October 24, guests and patrons will have the opportunity to relish in the agricultural treasures of Arizona, while the proceeds of the event will support the James Beard Foundations’ scholarship program and other educational initiatives.

Five visiting chefs from around the

nation will be joining Cairns for Desert to Dish, which will culminate in a live cooking competition between the six chefs. Leading up to this Sonoran Showdown will be a welcome reception on Thursday night, local farm excursions to reveal the many offerings of Arizona’s farmers with the competing chefs on Friday, which will lead to a showcase at Montelucia that evening of those products as well as locally crafted beers, wines and distilled spirits. Saturday morning and afternoon brings a schedule of master culinary classes by each of the visiting chefs.

The Desert to Dish finale event will take place on Saturday evening and will bring the six renowned chefs together in a friendly competition. Guests will feast on the chefs’ best offerings using locally sourced ingredients while sipping wine and craft beer.

Phoenix foodies and those interested in living locally will not want to miss this weekend filled with delicious farm-to-table dishes, Arizona wines, beers and spirits and plenty of education on and love for our great state.

Desert to Dish

Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, 480.627.3200, omnihotels.com/deserttodish, Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24, times vary, $95-$125

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THE DINER INSIDER

Inside tips from the Valley’s culinary scene

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Jasmine Kemper » The Entertainer! ocated in a quaint building along the Melrose District, Harley’s Italian Bistro is a restaurant that prides itself on tradition. Since 1950, they have been in the same building serving up rustic and delicious Italian cuisine.

There’s nothing more romantic than date night at an Italian bistro… just ask Lady and the Tramp! That’s why every Thursday, Harley’s hold a special night for all the lovebirds in town. Start off with $10 wine pairings. Then move on to the date night menu, where you can order an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert for only $25! Your sweetie will love you, and so will your wallet.

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5070 S. Gilbert Rd., #400 (Located behind the CVS)

Chandler (480) 895-1655 www.creolecajunbistro.com HOURS: Sun 9am-7pm, Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11am-10pm

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OREGANO’S

En garde! Our Dueling Diners love each other when they’re not reviewing restaurants, but when the meal comes, their flaws are fair game Christina Caldwell and Andrew Axelrod » The Entertainer!

CHRISTINA’S ACCOUNT: When we pulled up to Tempe’s Oregano’s location, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Here it was, 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday and there was a wait.

That pretty much doesn’t occur at any restaurant around town. Wednesday nights are the very definition of the middle of the week, when people are at their most exhausted from the work and just decide eat something simple at home.

Wednesday nights are the reason “industry nights” exist in the culinary world. Wednesday nights are the worst, right next to Monday mornings.

Along the lines of similar Garfieldesque thoughts, I was craving some Italian food. So we took on the 15 minute wait (which felt more like 5 in Oregano’s cute parking lot/courtyard hybrid) so I could get my fill.

“I don’t ever think I’ve been here without a wait,” Andrew said. Soon enough we were seated in a mini blast from the past.

Oregano’s trademark style is one part Italy, one part New York and one part “I Love Lucy.” (Is that too many parts?) Its diner-inspired interior surprisingly works, and it’s part of the charm. There’s a reason Oregano’s has been able to expand so rapidly in its 1993 inception, and I have to think part of it is due to its kitschy vibe, cheeky menu and its ability to make guests escape from the reality of what’s happening outside. ...Which, of course, I was excited to do. I got things off to a very escapist start by ordering the genius D’Liscious Root Beer Float, a combination of Captain Morgan, root beer and “other special ingredients” that blended together in creamy, rooty goodness in a welcome bastardization of my childhood treat.

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ordered some wings and Andrew stuck balls of crumpled up straw paper in my drink—an annoying childhood throwback of his own.

The garlic lime parmesean wings came crunchy and dunked in a beautifully garlic-packed sauce that said “we probably won’t be touching each other tonight,” but I decided to go all-in by ordering the reason why Oregano’s is so popular— pizza! Specifically the Puerto Peñasco Carne Street Pie. Oregano’s has a unique ability to blend Italian food and a south-of-theborder sensibility. Andrew has been trying to convince me to drive with him to Rocky Point for years, but unfortunately I prize my head being attached to my body too much.

I figured this was the next best thing.

The combination of carne asada, cilantro, pico de gallo, poblano peppers and cojita cheese made Andrew raise an eyebrow, but I was plowing into the thin crust pizza so quick I momentarily blacked out. Cilantro and peppers are my jam.

“I can see why you like this,” Andrew said. “Cilantro and peppers are your jam.”

Well, he’s right.

Sometime during my pizza-induced blackout I ordered one of Oregano’s trademark pizza cookies—a 6-inch bit of sugary, buttery, ice cream-topped goodness. Andrew went out to make a call and walked into my stupor.

I vaguely recall the waitress listings off chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate and white chocolate macadamia nut options, and I vaguely recall slurring something at her about combining two of them. When the pizza cookie finally came my way with its hotmeets-cold deliciousness, I could really only use explicit words to describe it.

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ANDREW’S ACCOUNT: In the U.S., we love bastardizing food cultures. Christina and I wouldn’t need to drive more than five miles in any direction to find a place that does Tex-Mex, Asian Fusion or California cuisine. Oregano’s serves up a more unique blend of American, Italian and Mexican fare, one I’ve just now decide is called Mexitalamerican. You’re welcome, Oregano’s.

The idea of combining American Italian flavors with south-of-the-border ingredients is one that can very easily go very wrong very quickly. Many of the ridiculous food atrocities committed by places like Pizza Hut involve topping their pizzas with dog-food quality taco meat and stuffing their crusts with nacho pump cheese, which is then served in the charred remains of Mexican and Italian flags. It’s the reason the terrorists hate us.

But there is a way to do right by Mexitalamerican. Take my main dish, the Alfredo The Dark, which is a take on a pasta al burro e parmigiano, or fettucini alfredo, for the non-pretentious. The Mexican influences are deliberate. The parmesan is traded out for a southwestern cheese blend and then spiced up with poblano peppers and tomato. The spirit of the alfredo is there. It’s still creamy and comforting but with added zest and bite.

While there are more traditional Italian dishes on the menu, Christina went for one of the restaurant’s most bold fusions. The Puerto Peñasco Carne Street Pie is essentially a Carne Asada Pizza. Like my pasta, Oregano’s celebrates the cultures it pulls from, rather than insult them. The usual red sauce of the pizza is traded out for pesto and pico de gallo and absolutely blasted with cilantro.

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I know there are people out there who would throw their heads up and scoff, laughing at the idea that this is to be called a pizza. Screw those people. The existence of a tasty and unique fusion of flavors does not somehow make a traditional pizza napoletana less enjoyable. So why limit yourself to what is “authentic?”

Our menu choices were anything but traditional, with Christina ordering a grownup root beer float. I chose a drink named after my hometown with The Long Island Express, a drinking man’s drink.

Even Oregano’s admits that it’s a beverage that “is your ticket to the fast lane.” I get that that could be a reference to the Long Island Expressway, but I know what you really mean Oregano’s. Wink wink.

Oh, the wings! I forgot about the wings. We went HAM on those wings.

I like wings. But if you’ve read Dueling Diners before, you should know this.

Ten big ass garlicy bird arms are spiked with lime and served with ranch. They are delicious and should 100 percent be avoided if you are on a first date. Not only does it give you breath capable of dusting vampires from a block away, but no one looks sexy as they barbarically tear into meat and bone with their bare hands.

Christina and I have been together long enough to have belching contests, so this was of no concern to us.

Oregano’s is Mexitalamerican done right. Then again, I just made that term up, so there is literally no competition yet. If you’re looking for a laid back neighborhood spot to grab a pie and try some interesting flavor combos, check this place out. Grab an Expressway and a Cookie Pie and just let your pre-conceived notions go, man.

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404 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 101, Tempe Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 p.m. to close $3 wells, wines and select drafts and half off select food items

3 S. Second Street, Phoenix Phoenix Suns’ game days $4 cans

1033 N. Dobson Road, #104, Mesa Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1.50 of all Arizona drafts and house wines

1760 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off all alcohol, but ask about daily specials!

For example, Wednesday is $3 pints of craft beer all day!

3622 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. $2 off all drafts, $1 off bottles, cans, liquor and wine and food specials

50 W. Jefferson Street, #240, Phoenix Daily 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2 domestic drafts, $3 craft/import drafts and well drinks, $4 premium cocktails, house wine and food specials

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4222 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 20831 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 117, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3 domestic pints, $4 local pints, domestic aluminum bottles and premium well drinks, $5 house wines

Max Sports Grille

7134 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Reverse happy hour Monday through Sunday 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $2 well drinks, $2.25 domestic bottles and select domestic pints, $3.25 select domestic steins

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The Mission at Minder Binder

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OHSO Brewery

6922 E. Main Street, Scottsdale Daily 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off all beers and $2 off all wines

5070 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 400, Chandler Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off all wines by the glass, $2 off all signature drinks and $1 off all appetizers

715 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe Daily 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $1 off all alcohol

4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix

OHSO Distillery

15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $6 wines by the glass, specialty cocktails and pitcher of Arizona/OHSO beer

1633 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday Discounts on local craft beers and signature cocktails and $2 smokehouse brews

7210 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale Daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to close on Thursdays $1 Off all party starter appetizers, $1.50 PBRs, Domestic Pints $2.50, Premium Pints $3.50, $1 off shots, wines by glass and specialty drinks

SanTan Brewing Company

8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to close $3.75 for most SanTan pints, $1 off everything else behind the bar and $6 select appetizers

Scottsdale Beer Company

8608 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 off all Scottsdale Beer Company beers, well drinks, wines by the glass and food specials

Stockyards Steakhouse

5009 E. Washington Street, #115, Phoenix Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2 off draft beer and Saloon Snacks, $3 domestic bottles, $4 well drinks and $5 house wine with complimentary tenderloin sliders

Tandoori Times

Tandoori Times Indian Bistro

8140 N. Hayden Road, Suite H-115, Scottsdale 5626 W. Bell Road, A-103, Glendale Tuesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $1 off wine and liquor, $2 off all beer and happy hour appetizers from $3.99

Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill

Old Town Tavern

Tutti Santi

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Park Place Bar & Grill

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

Gallagher’s Sports Grill

Peter’s

7607 E. McDowell, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $3.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $5.25 house wines and $8.99 domestic pitchers

4175 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Daily 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3 beers, $4 well drinks, $5 wines and $6 cocktails

Five locations across the Valley Daily 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight $2.75 well drinks, $3.25 domestic drafts, $3.50 house wine and several food specials

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7320 E. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bucket of beers (five beers for two people): $12 domestic, $16 Mexican imports, $20 premium

7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, #6, Scottsdale Tuesday through Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

See a full list of specials at www.peterscuisineaz.com.

8320 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wine and Champagne are $5 and appetizers are $6

6339 E. Greenway Road, Suite 108, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Select beers $3, well drinks $3 and select glasses of wine $5

9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 2115 E. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek; Brewery: 4921 E. Ray Road, Phoenix Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to close $3.50 Golden Ale pints during ASU games, $3.50 Uncle Bears craft pints, domestic bottles, wells & house margs, $4.50 22 oz. Uncle Bears crafts, guest craft pints, Deep Eddy cocktails & house wine, $5.50 22 oz. guest crafts & sangria

Wasted Grain

7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $5 small plates and The Drink Exchange-prices vary based on supply and demand

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all is a time for feasting, which is why one of the biggest foodie events of the year lands in the middle of October.

For 24 years, The Taste of Cave Creek has gathered the attention people from all over the state that crave new and classic meals from Cave Creek’s prominent local restaurants.

This year, attendance is expected to rise above 8,000, and for good reason.

Some of the best food in the Valley will be featured this year!

Many old favorites are returning to the event including Tonto Bar & Grill, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, Bart’s Indian Village, Z’s Asian Fusion, Cibo e Vino, Chef Sara’s Vegan Academy, It’s a Divine Bakery and many more.

Some new spots showing their best include Local Jonny’s, Ridge Winery, Dirty Tequila and Hiro Sake.

A craft beer and wine tasting garden, courtesy of Oak Ridge Winery and Crescent Crown Distributing, will be offering dozens of specials and mixes. In addition, there will also be tequila tasting and a margarita challenge.

“We are cooler than the rest of the Valley... quite literally,” says Marshal Adam Stein, event manager. “We also are very proud that our guests can walk around and not get jostled by all the crowds. Coming to the Taste of Cave LEGENDARY ® BURGER CreekTHEyou will meet many of our restaurant owners. We offer that small town

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The Auto Nation Ford Scottsdale-sponsored event includes musical accompaniment by Ryan Sims Band. Sims is a local, self-taught singer and songwriter who gained national attention for his original songs and revamped covers in the debut album, Can I Drive It. Later on, he found more success on “The X Factor,” paving the way for a writing position at the Song Factory in Nashville.

So get a taste for local culture as autumn drifts into the Valley at Taste of Cave Creek.

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Belly Dancing every Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm onwards “Best of Phoenix” Winner • “Readers Choice Award Winner 2014”

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The Arizona Taco Festival pits local taco purveyors against each other to see who reigns supreme

mericans have consumed over 4 billion tacos in the last year, so it’s safe to say that we’re fans of this Mexican dish—which is why the Arizona Taco Festival is looking to be one of the biggest food events in the state.

This mid-October celebration of all things taco will bring in over 50 restaurants and food trucks to compete to be the best taco maker around.

But tacos aren’t the only thing to enjoy at this fiesta. The Tequila Expo tent on Saturday will present over 30 brands and over 100 types of tequila to both novices and connoisseurs of the liquor. And if you’re looking for some competition, there will be a hot chili pepper challenge, a taco eating challenge, and a nacho eating challenge for the steely stomachs.

Popular chefs like Justin Madsen, Joanie Simon and Johnny McLaughlin

will have cooking demonstrations to show off their skills in taco making and hot sauce design.

But the festivities don’t end with food and drinks. There will be Lucha Libre Wrestling with a chance to meet the wrestlers themselves, a live music stage featuring artists like De’Anza and The Amazing Coconauts, chef hat decorating, and even a Chihuahua beauty pageant with more than 15 sassy little dogs strutting their stuff across the main stage.

Experience this “taco-topia” in the middle of October. Buy the Margarita Lover’s Package to reserve a souvenir margarita cup!

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WE’RE OPEN! The most up-to-date culinary openings in the Valley

‘Tis the season to be opening! Fall is officially upon us.

As the public collectively decides it’s finally OK to go outside, restaurants, cafes and breweries will open their doors to the public. Be sure to snag some patio seating to embrace the cool temps!

NOW OPEN Ocotillo

3222 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 314-5599 www.frasherssmokehouse.com

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Part coffee bar, part restaurant, Ocotillo finally opened its doors in late September after a long-anticipated wait. Look forward to the giant brunch and lunch spot being the most buzzworthy restaurant in town in the coming months.

3243 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 480.390.7794, ocotillophx.com

Provision Coffee Chandler residents looking to get away from the hum drum of the corner Starbucks will find reprieve in Provision Coffee, a super hip spot that’s settled into the southern part of town. Plus, they have wine!

2100 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 22, Chandler, 480.535.7826, provisioncoffee.com

PedalHaus The brewery brainchild of local restaurateur Julian Wright, the bicyclefriendly concept is 8,000 square feet of fun on Mill Avenue.

730 S. Mill Avenue, Suite H102, Tempe, 480.314.2337, pedalhausbrewery.com

Duza’s Kitchen

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It’s a Duza! (Sorry.) This breakfast-andlunch joint focuses on local food with an adorable dining courtyard complete with picnic tables. Duza’s Kitchen has already settled into the neighborhood nicely.

2243 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, 480.252.3787, facebook.com/ duzaskitchen

Citrine After a long wait, Chef Peter DeRuvo brings a touch of class to the area surrounding Tempe’s ASU campus. The fresh pasta and wood-fired dishes are simultaneously rustic and bright.

200 E. Fifth Street, Tempe, citrinetempe.com

The Wing Counter Crispy, decadent wings with 14 sauces and rubs to choose from. Do we really need to say anything else?

5350 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 480.463.6881, thewingcounter.com

Smooth Brew Let the smooth crew at Smooth Brew perk you up! Packed with a menu of decadent possibilities like salted caramel truffle, red velvet and chocolate mac attack lattes, this joint is part dessert, too!

1447 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 480.800.9025, smoothbrewaz.com

Eklectic Pie Thin crust pizza done the right way.

Choose from traditional Italian flavors like margherita, or go crazy with the southwestern-inspired Cowboy BBQ. 1859 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 105-3, Mesa, 480.207.1613, eklecticpie.com

Crust Two years after deciding to settle into Downtown Chandler, Crust is finally open! A combination of pizzas and sandwiches, this is the ideal lunch and dinner spot to please many palates.

10 N. San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480.917.4903, crustrestaurants.com

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Beer Over Here

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Tap Takeover!

OCTOBER 1 Join Half Moon Sports Grill as they welcome North Mountain Brewing Company, a locally-owned microbrewery and gastropub. Half Moon will collaborate with North Mountain by bringing the brewery’s beers to the grill’s taps. Grab a few brews and support local businesses at the same time with this beer-filled event.

Half Moon Sports Grill-Biltmore, 2121 E. Highland Avenue, Phoenix, 602.977.2700, halfmoonsportsgrill. com, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., free

Cemetery Beer Garden

OCTOBER 2 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 After getting scared to death by Slayer’s Slaughter House and Epic Fear haunted houses, you’re going to need a drink. Scarizona Scaregrounds has a special Boo-Z-Bar for the adults where “spirits come alive.” From 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Thursday through Sunday, the beer garden will be serving up boozy brews, and a portion of the sales will go to a different charity every weekend.

Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, scarizona. com, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., $20

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OCTOBER 3 Tour de Fat brings bikes, brews and tons of fun! This day-long festival hosted by New Belgium celebrates bikes as a sustainable form of transportation. A bicycle parade through the city starts the party and end at Tempe Beach Park, where even more fun awaits. There will be live music, costume contests, a 1,000 person dance contest and plenty of beer. Grab a brew and join the twowheeled festivities!

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, newbelgium.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free

OCTOBER 15 Become a beer expert at this Total Wine beer class. Attendees will blind taste test a variety of beers to learn about the different flavors, aromatics and colors. Then test your knowledge when beers of the same style from two different breweries will be paired off for the ultimate beer taste test.

Total Wine & More, 1670 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.279.0540, totalwine.com, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 15 Every third Thursday of the month, you can swing by the Audubon Center to learn about birds and other wildlife while drinking an ice cold brew from Four Peaks. The topic this month is “What’s Happening with the Honeybees?” Get the facts straight from Jonathan Bobek, an ASU Biologist who knows a thing or two about our honeybees and pollination.

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.468.6470, riosalado.audubon.org, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., free

OCTOBER 24 Beer lovers, get ready for the Crafty Bastards Fall Brew Fest. Over 50 brewers will be in attendance with their newest seasonal beers and flagship favorites for all to enjoy. The afternoon will be full of games, music and plenty of beer for over 5,000 beer enthusiasts.

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.7200, livenation.com, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., $33

Corks and Collars

OCTOBER 24 Sample beer and wine to help rescue our furry friends! Corks and Collars is a silent auction and beer and wine tasting that benefits the Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue, a no-kill rescue that has saved over 2,000 Labradors. All proceeds from the event are used for the re-homing, medical care and the rehabilitation of the dogs.

Market Street Kitchen, 20825 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.518.4311, corksandcollars.org, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $35

The Wigwam Beer and Bacon Festival

OCTOBER 24 A beer and bacon festival? Sign us up!

Head on down to The Wigwam Resort and you can sample craft beers from over 40 breweries with bacon-infused food pairings like bacon brats, burgers and sundaes, courtesy of the Wigwam kitchen. Enjoy live music from True to Life, prizes and much more!

The Wigwam Resort, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 623.935.3811, wigwamarizona.com, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $30

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hen bartender Aron Williams first met craft beer, it was love at first sip. His passion led him to Mellow Mushroom on Mill Avenue, where deliciously-made pizzas and craft beers reign supreme.

Mellow Mushroom strives to bring the best selection of ice cold brews to the Tempe beer scene. With 48 taps on hand, it shouldn’t be too hard to find something that wets your whistle.

What makes craft beer so special?

I think it’s special because you can cater to everyone’s individual flavor preference. You can hone in on something that you really like down to its style and flavor profile and get something that’s really perfect for you. It also gives you the chance to try new things and new creative styles. It’s a lot more fun to drink beer when it’s not the same old thing.

How did you get interested in craft beer?

I got interested in craft beer by turning 21. I started working here three or four years ago and I had a couple of the craft beers and that totally changed my mind.

Now I do homebrewing. I like creating my own stuff with my friends.

What is your favorite thing about the craft beer culture?

In Phoenix specifically, we’re not super judgmental. Where some other cities say that their beer is the best, Phoenix is more open to everyone’s ideas as far as beer and they work together. It’s more of a community feeling rather than “us versus them.” That’s the cool part about Arizona, is that they’re willing to take beers from all over the country.

What is one of your favorite craft beers?

One of my favorite beers is Smoked & Oaked from Epic Brewery.

Why would craft beer lovers enjoy Mellow Mushroom?

We try to rotate as many Arizona beers as possible. We always keep a few Four Peaks handles on and we rotate SanTan. The main thing we are known for is our happy hour, which is half off all alcohol and all appetizers Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

and 10 p.m. to close every night. You’re not going to find this quality of beer at the prices that we sell them for pretty much anywhere else in the Valley, and the people that know about it keep coming back.

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Fall is full of a lot of wonderful things: cooler weather, Halloween, and most importantly, Oktoberfest. One of our favorite aspects of the transition from summer to fall is the seasonal beer releases by all of our favorite local craft breweries. Inspired by the season’s “it” veggie, pumpkin, and the biggest beer holiday of the year, Oktoberfest, these local brews have us ready for sweater weather and giant pretzels.

Wren House Brewing Co.

Pie Thief

This pumpkin wheatwine will be tapped this month and clocks in at 10 percent ABV. Pumped with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, a whole bunch of pumpkin and a little ginger, this beer will be a mouth full o’ fall. Wren House is tapping half of their batch this October and aging the other half in durum wheat whiskey barrels for next year, so go ahead and get pumped for 2016, too.

2125 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, 602.244.9184, wrenhousebrewing.com

SanTan Brewing Company

Oktoberfest Lager

Coming in at 5.5 percent ABV, this German style lager is a celebration of everyone’s favorite traditional beer festival, which fits perfectly with their annual Oktoberfest celebration in Chandler. Just like that highly anticipated event, this beer is a well-loved staple around the Valley and has a strong, toasty, caramel malt profile.

8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, santanbrewing.com

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The Perch Pub and Brewery Uncle Bear’s Brewery

Barktoberfest Lager

After you learn that they named their brewery after a beloved Labrador retriever, the name makes more sense. This fall beer comes in at 21 on the international bittering units scale and at a 5.8 percent ABV, so it has a bit more punch than some of the others on this list. It may have a bit more hops, but it still holds a smooth texture and a slight sweetness.

4921 E. Ray Road, Phoenix, 480.961.

2374, uncle-bears.com

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Pumpkin Porter

There is just no denying it. This time of year, people get pumpkin-crazy, and Four Peaks was way ahead of the crowd on this one. Now on their 18th year brewing their Pumpkin Porter, they definitely know how to hit all the right notes. This favorite brew is made with actual pumpkin puree and is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet, which makes it an ideal sipper for the 85 degree AZ fall weather.

1340 E. Eighth Street, Tempe, 480.303.9967, fourpeaks.com

Flocktoberfest

This beer may be made in a tropical bird rescue, but trust us, it’s not strictly for the birds. The Perch is Chandler’s next hot spot and this brew will ring in fall wonderfully. Ringing in at 4.9 percent ABV and only marking a 10 on the international bittering units scale, this is a nice, relaxed, malty German-style amber lager. With a toasty and bready flavor and dry finish, we can’t wait to get our hands on this one.

232 S. Wall Street, Chandler, 480.773.7688, perchpubbrewery.com

College Street Brewhouse & Pub

Oktoberfest

College Street’s fall seasonal is a straightup tribute to the classic German brewing style in honor of the annual festival. With a 5.4 percent ABV, this “bier” comes in with a little malt that meets with the perfect amount of hops for every brew lover out there. One sip of this guy and you’ll be Prost-ing all night in honor.

1940 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, 928.854.2739, collegestreetbrewhouseandpub.com

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While the festival is free, any proceeds from beer sales will benefit local non-profits such as Tempe Bicycle Action Group and Bike Saviours. Last year, Tour de Fat raised more than $600,000 for non-profits.

Pedal your way to Tempe Beach Park on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to participate in this day-long celebration. The festivities will begin with a bike parade through the city full of costumed cyclists from every skill level.

From there, guests are encouraged to take part in the many events available around the park, including a 1,000 person dance competition, comedy shows, bike contests, live music, and of course, plenty of beer! Whatever path you choose, it’s sure to be a great time!

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BeerFinder DIRECTORY Where to find the best craft beer bars in town

Mellow Mushroom Pizza

2490 W. Happy Valley Road, 5350 E. High Street, 740 S. Mill Avenue Locations throughout the Valley Incredible Pizza and amazing beer make Mellow the place to go for a craft beer experience.

Papago Brewing Company 7107 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale The granddaddy of Arizona beer bars, there is something for every beer lover at Papago.

Boulders on Broadway

530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe Boulders has the appeal of a neighborhood bar with a beer list that’ll make your eyes pop.

Hungry Monk

1760 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler Whether you want great wings or great beer, Hungry Monk’s selection is tough to beat.

Harvey American Public House

1524 E. Williamsfield Road, Gilbert First class food and first class beer, all set away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Goldwater Brewing Co.

3608 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale This new brewery is already making waves with their desert inspired brews--and names. Check out their Scotch’Dale Scottish style ale.

Craft 64

6922 E. Main Street, Scottsdale Craft 64 is proud to offer 36 local Arizona beers on tap in the heart of Scottsdale. Arizona beers only!

Spokes on Southern

1470 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe A comfortable bike-themed grill with 24 draft handles and food made from scratch.

Culinary Dropout

5640 N. Seventh Street, 7135 E. Camelback Road Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale Located at The Yard, Culinary Dropout has everything you look for in a great restaurant experience, especially great beer.

Scottsdale Beer Company

8608 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale Quality craft beer made right here in Scottsdale.

Happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with $1 off all Scottsdale Beer Company beers, well drinks, wines by the glass and all small bites and starters!

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

Phoenix Public Market Café

4420 N. Saddlebag Trail Scottsdale Dierks Bentley has been known to kick back with a craft beer or two, and so can you at his digs.

Garage Wine and Tap

1534 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix With a small selection of great beers and a reputation for outstanding food, Garage should be on your list.

Thirsty Lion

Copper Blues/Stand Up Live

50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix Have a beer and a meal at Copper Blues before the stand-up show. You won’t even worry if it’s sold out.

Brat Haus

3622 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale The name says it all--brats, pretzels, Belgian fries and plenty of craft “bier” to make everyone happy.

Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, 20831 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Do we need to say more? The name spells out everything you need to know.

2337 N. Seventh Street Phoenix A charming old home is the location for this Coronado neighborhood hangout spot.

Pig & Pickle

House of Brews Sports Bar 825 S. Cooper Road Gilbert Is it a sports bar or a craft beer bar? It’s both!

The PERCH Pub & Brewery

232 S. Wall Street, Chandler Located in historic Downtown Chandler, this brewery and pub not only has delicious craft brews, but is also home to a collection of beautiful, brightly colored rescue birds!

Union Barrel House

3636 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Look for a changing selection of taps along with great food.

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Fox Cigar Bar

1464 E. Williams Field Road Gilbert Cigar fans, this should be your stop for cigars and great craft beer. Enjoy a walk in the humidor, the dark wood bar and a patio that is perfect for a cigar and a beer.

World of Beer

526 S. Mill Avenue, 2224 E. Williamsfield Road Locations in Tempe and Gilbert Let these fine folks take you around the world with over 50 taps and 400 bottles. You are bound to find your favorite beer.

1805 E. Elliot Road Tempe Home of the Third Thursday Tap Takevoer. The rest of the month is pretty good, too.

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2922 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale A restaurant that focuses on balance and quality, Pig & Pickle doesn’t skimp when it comes to their craft beer selection, either.

2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe Plenty of great taps and plenty of room to hang out, let someone else do the shopping at Tempe Marketplace.

Flanny’s Bar and Grill

14 E. Pierce Street Phoenix The Phoenix Public Market Café is a casual urban hangout offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and great beer.

4860 N. Litchfield Road Litchfield Park Fresh roasted coffee and an ever-changing selection of good beer, including a fantastic import selection, make this one of the top spots in the West Valley.

The Brass Tap

1033 N. Dobson Road, Suite 104 Mesa Over 60 Taps of great craft beers and over 300 total craft beers from around the globe available!

Casually upscale atmosphere, open-air patio that is cigar-friendly, nice menu, daily specials, live music and knowledgeable staff. What more could you ask for!

Uncle Bear’s Brewery

4921 E. Ray Road, Phoenix Stop by to enjoy some local craft beer including Uncle Bear’s and other guest taps as well as delicious bites and a great happy hour!

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arzen is a traditional German lager that is wildly popular during the fall season. “Marzen,” (pronounced MARE’ tzen) is the German word for March, the month in which this tasty beer was traditionally brewed.

In pre-refrigeration days, the German brewers did not brew in the summertime to avoid any potential negative effects of the warmer temperatures on their delicate beers. They were stored all summer long, a term also known as “lagering,” then served in the fall, typically at Oktoberfest celebrations. Marzen style beers are often referred to as “Oktoberfest” or simply

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“Fest Bier.”

This lager style of beer is typically composed of a combination of Munich, Pilsner and/or Vienna malts. The objective of this style of beer is to create a malt-forward, easy drinking lager that is a more substantial than the lighter drinking summer beers, but still light enough to consume in quantity.

Oktoberfest beers are all about the malt. Defining characteristics of the style are flavors and aromas of toasted bread crust with mild sweetness. And hopheads, beware! These beers feature only enough hops to balance. Hop aroma and flavor is little to none. The beer starts out with

the rich “toasty” flavor, yet finishes clean and crisp and pairs wonderfully with bratwurst, pork dishes and even pizza.

Historically, the first Oktoberfest celebration was a public gathering for the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. At that time, the “Oktoberfest” style of beers served were more like modern day dunkels, or “dark beers.”

It wasn’t until 1871 that Josef Sedlmayr of the Franziskaner Brewery (later known as the Spaten-Franziskaner Brewery), created a new beer style based on his interpretation of the popular Vienna Lager style of beer. Vienna lagers were darker than the Pilsners of the day but drier and spicier than what would later become the Marzen. He dubbed his creation “Ur-Marzen Bier,” meaning “original March beer.” This beer was copper in color, malt-forward, with just enough

noble German hops to balance. This new style debuted at the Oktoberfest celebration that year, at a premium price, but was extremely well received. With that, a new style was born.

Today’s Oktoberfest/Marzen interpretations have a wide spectrum of flavors and colors. For example, Hofbrau’s Oktoberfestbier is golden in color, and very light on the palate, drinking very closely to a traditional Helles style of lager. While Ayinger’s Oktober Fest-Marzen, Spaten’s Oktoberfest and Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest are all darker, richer with a fuller body and that signature toasty, melanoidin-rich character derived from the large use of Munich malts.

If you want to experience the true essence of fall, now is the time to pick up some Oktoberfest and celebrate the season.

Dave Clark lives in Phoenix and is a former pro brewer, a Certified Cicerone, and a nationally-ranked BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Beer Judge who is passionate about all things craft beer. Dave can be reached at beerlovesbeer@gmail.com.

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It’s time for beer, beer and more beer as we dive full force into Oktoberfest season. The traditional Alpine celebration of fall has become an international reason to party, and Arizona is no different. Here’s the rundown on the biggest Oktoberfest events in the Valley.

SanTan Oktoberfest

OCTOBER 3 It’s all about beer, brats and bands.

This annual Chandler celebration will include a brat eating contest, as well as party game tournaments like beer pong, keg stacking and stein races. Featured bands include massive acts like local favorite Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu.

SanTan Brewing Company, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 602.276.2499, santanoktoberfest. com, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., $12 adv, $15 doe

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Centennial Plaza, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, peoriaoktoberfest. com, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., prices vary

Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake

OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 11 This one is the complete package. In addition to multiple beer and wine gardens, there will be an entire carnival fun zone with theme park attractions for both kids and adults. Work off the beer guilt at the Das Frank Kush Foot Race, or participate in Yoga in the Park. Local acts like Darkness Dear Boy, Banana Gun and Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns will perform alongside traditional polka acts for an eclectic good time.

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, tempeoktoberfest.com, times vary, free

Octoberfest at Salt River Fields

OCTOBER 11 Experience a combination of local, national and international beers, both on draft and in cans, plus an official dodgeball tournament and Wodtoberfest, the state’s largest outdoor functional fitness competition.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, saltriverfields.com, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $10

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OCTOBER 17 Have a beer and help your community.

This block party gives money to the Baehr Challenge, an organization for Parkinson’s research. Along with the fine wines, craft ales and tasty brats, there will be raffle prizes, the Grand Prize for which is a trip to Sonoma Valley!

High Street, 5415 E. High Street, Phoenix, baehrchallenge.org, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., $25

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The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, talkingstickresort.com

OCTOBER 6 Flavour

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 7 Shades of Blue

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

The Showroom at Casino Arizona, casinoarizona.com

Mike Reeves Band

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

New World Order

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 13 Notes from Neptune

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Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns

Neon

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

First Born

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

OCTOBER 17 Skid Row and Great White Autograph Session UltraStar Amphitheater next to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

First Born

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

Mrs. Robinson

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 20 Paul Wells

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

The Walkens

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 21 The Swingtips

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

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Pyromania- Def Leppard Tribute Act

John Eric Duo

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

Route 66

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

The Showroom at Casino Arizona, casinoarizona.com

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

G Sueno

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

OCTOBER 27 Van & Melanie

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 28 Mancini the Band

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

XO Duo

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

OCTOBER 30 Quantum

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

Rhythm Edition

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

OCTOBER 31 The Hamptons

The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

Rhythm Edition

Dragonfly Nightclub at Cliff Castle Casino and Hotel, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

Wicked Ball

The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, talkingstickresort.com

Thaddeus Rose

Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, harrahsakchin.com

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THE BEST CASINO EVENTS IN OCTOBER Zappa Plays Zappa

OCTOBER 4 Dweezil Zappa’s band has continued to keep the family’s voices alive far beyond the legend of his dad, Frank Zappa. Gigging for nearly ten years, Zappa Plays Zappa brings all of your favorite Zappa hits. During the One Size Fits All 40th Anniversary Tour, you can expect to hear the immortal Frank Zappa classics like “Valley Girl” and “Peaches en Regalia.”

Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com

right back to the era of bandanas and fainting fans.

Wild Horse Pass, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 520.796.7777, wingilariver.com/ wild-horse-pass

Slash

Mick Adams & The Stones: Rolling Stones Tribute

Loverboy

OCTOBER 17 Together for over 30 years, Loverboy continues to sport its red leather pants and huge rock sound. The band has sold over 10 million albums throughout their career. This Canadian rock group has toured with some big names including Journey, Bob Seger, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Kansas and Def Leppard. Check out Loverboy’s live performance that will bring you

OCTOBER 18 With striking similarities to the British Invasion band, Mick Adams & The Stones is known as the most authentic Rolling Stones tribute band around.

Lead singer Mick Adams has been featured on AXS TV’s “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” multiple times as the world’s greatest Mick Jagger impersonator. The entire tribute performance will cover the whole Rolling Stones era of music from “Paint it Black” to “Beast of Burden.”

This authentic performance will be incomparable to any other—well, maybe besides the actual Rolling Stones.

Wild Horse Pass, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 520.796.7777, wingilariver.com/ wild-horse-pass

OCTOBER 20 This upcoming show will be a rock concert extravaganza. The former lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses meets Myles Kennedy, lead vocalist of the band, for a headbanging night you won’t forget. As a band, World On Fire is the second album they have released, which sold 29,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release. The album shortly after stole the tenth spot on The Billboard 200 chart. The entire group together will put on a rock performance to remember as they share the stage with timeless talent.

Wild Horse Pass, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 520.796.7777, wingilariver.com/ wild-horse-pass

Gaming Tip Keep Your Feelings Hidden In a game of cards, whether its poker or blackjack, emotions are the killer. Getting emotional about your losses or your hand only provide advantages to other players and can cause you to make strategic errors. All the big gamblers know how to control their feelings and so should you. If all else fails, you can always hide your “tell” with sunglasses.

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JB Smoove with Hugh Moore

OCTOBER 24 This night full of laughs will begin with the opening act from Hugh Moore, a comic who made a name for himself in New York at prestigious clubs like The Comic Strip. Moore has since written for multiple TV shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Til Death.” On top of his success as a stand-up comedian, Smoove has even contributed writing for movies like “Date Night,” “The Sitter” and “We Bought a Zoo.” Besides his success behind the movie screen, Smoove has been in the comedy business for over 40 years. This classic pair’s performance is one that will not disappoint!

Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com

Rock and Roll Over: The KISS Tribute

OCTOBER 30 AND 31 Rock and Roll Over is originally from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas where they made their claim to fame as a KISS tribute band. This national favorite has every lyric and crazy mannerism down to a science, from their makeup and costumes to the fire-breathing bass player. They will be playing your favorite classic tunes like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City” with the passion every tribute band should have.

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FOREVER YOUNG

ABC stays relevant 30 years after major hits Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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artin Fry and his band, ABC, have traveled the world thanks to the ‘80s hits “Poison Arrow” and “Be Near Me.” Despite the hundreds of locales, Fry vividly remembers a 1982 gig in Phoenix.

“We had a 14-piece band,” Fry says via telephone from England. “We had sparkly outfits. We were kind of ‘new romantics’ conquering America.

“Then we had to open for a heavy metal band. We had a lot of success in Britain and it was our first date in the U.S. That brought us down to earth.”

ABC is hoping to have better luck when it returns to the Valley to play

“Lost ‘80s Live” with other stalwarts from that decade like Wang Chung, A Flock of Seagulls, Christopher Anton of Information Society and Boys Don’t Cry. It is set for Saturday, October 10, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino.

“I’ve played a lot of multi kind of band gigs before and it’s a lot of fun,” Fry says. “There’s a tiny little competitive edge between the acts, which means everybody’s up for it. They want to maximize the applause in a way.”

Besides playing gigs like “Lost ‘80s Live,” Fry has been writing new songs for a sequel to the album Lexicon of Love, which spawned the hits “Look of Love” and “Poison Arrow.” Orchestral music will be featured on the new collection.

“The album is about what it’s like to be the age I’m at now and looking at love

and all its manifestations,” he says.

“I’m in my mid-50s, you have to be very inspired to make a record. I saw that New Order just put an album out.

U2, too, of course. Those guys are my contemporaries. If you’re an artist in your 50s, you have to be on fire. You gotta show up with a very strong selection of songs to justify making a record because it’s a young man’s game—young women’s game—like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.”

Lost ‘80s Live

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CHEER » HIT » HIKE » LEAD » ROOT » COMPETE

Devon Alexander vs. Aron Martinez

OCTOBER’S BEST

SPORTS EVENTS Justin Stabley » The Entertainer!

Suns Intrasquad Scrimmage OCTOBER 3 Join Suns legends of past and present at the Suns Intrasquad Scrimmage.

Suns players will be available for autographs before the team takes to the newly redesigned court at “The Madhouse on McDowell” (aka Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum). A live DJ, inflatables and food trucks will also be present, so bring the whole crew down for this free day of fun.

Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, suns.com/madhouse

Diamondbacks vs. Astros OCTOBER 4 Grab a seat at the final game of the season! This is the last chance to watch Arizona’s Diamondbacks in action facing off against the Houston Astros, so end summer with a hit!

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.514.8400, arizona. diamondbacks.mlb.com

Cardinals vs. Rams OCTOBER 4 Football season is picking up and the Cardinals are on their way to a number one standing in the NFC West. Watch the nation’s oldest

national football team face the St. Louis Rams in a head-to-head match up for the West Division.

University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7101, azcardinals.com

ASU Softball Alumni Game OCTOBER 9 Celebrate the best of ASU at the Softball Alumni Game. Arizona State has a long history of talented players since its inception in 1971. This annual game will bridge the old and the new, bringing back stars like Erica Beach, and Team USA member Kaitlin Cochran.

Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium, 510 S. Athletes Place, Tempe, thsundevils.com

OCTOBER 14 Former World Champion Devon Alexander will duke it out with Aron Martinez in a televised ESPN Premier Boxing Championship at Gila River Arena. Before the bout, featherweights Lee Selby and Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel will trade punches in the co-main event.

Get your tickets now or tune into ESPN at 6 p.m.!

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 800.745.3000, gilariverarena.com

WWE Smackdown OCTOBER 27 It’s time to rumble at Talking Stick Resort Arena! It’s WWE Smackdown in your neighborhood, featuring wrestling legends John Cena (JOHNNNN CEEENA!), Randy Orton, Triple H, Kane, and many more. This will be a brawl you won’t want to miss.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, wwe.com

Suns vs. Mavericks OCTOBER 29 Opening Arizona’s basketball season, the Suns team will take on the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns have been raring for a rematch since last season’s loss in the Western Conference.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, nba.com/suns

Coyotes vs. Canucks OCTOBER 30 Witness our Arizona hockey team face off against the Vancouver Canucks.

Can our desert Coyotes stand up to the contestable might of Canada?

Find out at the end of October!

Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3200, coyotes.nhl.com

Tour de Scottsdale OCTOBER 11 Experience the excitement and romance of the Tour de France right in your backyard. Tour de Scottsdale offers 30-mile and 70-mile citizen rides to support the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

DC Ranch, 20645 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, tourdescottsdale.net

SPORTS TRIVIA

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-son duo to hit back-to-back home runs in a MLB game in 1990.

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STYLE

Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson keeps it cool on and off the ice Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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ashion-conscious since he was 8, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson appreciated the clothing his grandparents bought for him as a child in Sweden.

Ekman-Larsson was the talk of the town with his stylish duds. Now, nearly 18 years later, he’s balancing hockey and fashion with OEL of Sweden, a clothing line that focuses on underwear, hats and T-shirts. Founded by Ekman-Larsson and two buddies in 2013, OEL is targeting his generation.

“It’s a dream come true,” EkmanLarsson says via telephone from Sweden, where he spent his offseason. “It’s fun to see your name on a hat and underwear and stuff.”

He’s also proud to have it on the back of a Coyotes’ jersey, or “sweater” to diehard hockey fans. Ekman-Larsson has been with the Coyotes since he was drafted sixth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 200-pound player ranks eighth in the NHL with seven game-winning goals, earning him the nickname “OTL” for “overtime Larsson” by his teammates.

Sticking with his countrymen, he has long admired defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom, who played 20 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings.

“My idol Nick Lidstrom played for a long time,” Ekman-Larsson says. “I would love to do the same. He’s the best D-man who ever played the game.”

Ekman-Larsson has returned to Arizona to prepare for the regular season, which begins Friday, October 9, in Los Angeles against the Kings. The ‘yotes return to Gila River Arena in Glendale the following day to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

“I think we have great fans in Glendale and Arizona,” Ekman-Larsson says. “I’m super excited to go back there and play in front of the fans.”

The team has added several new—

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and returning—players to the roster, namely Antoine Vermette who played for the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks before re-signing with the ‘yotes for two years. A slew of rookies is also part of the rebuild.

Ekman-Larsson is cautious when commenting on his hopes for the 2015-16 season.

“It’s kind of early to say,” says the 24-year-old. “I have really seen the players we got this offseason so far. We have to get back to the style of hockey that Dave Tippett wants us to play—that’s a defending style of hockey and we have to get back to that. That’s the challenge.”

When he’s not playing hockey, he can be found on the golf course, or checking out his clothes at Behind the Mask and the Ice Den. He yearns to have his clothing in stores throughout the world.

He gets excited when he says, “Almost every kid in my hometown wears the hat.

So it’s really cool.”

“It’s not easy to get clothing into stores and stuff like that,” says EkmanLarsson, who gets pumped up listening to fellow Swedes ABBA and Avicii, naturally.

He could be kidding about ABBA, as Ekman-Larsson has a dry sense of humor.

In contrast to the fast-paced world of hockey, Ekman-Larsson finds running OEL of Sweden relaxing.

“It’s fun to have something else besides hockey,” says Ekman-Larsson, who admires David Beckham’s penchant for fashion.

“When I’m home here during Sweden in the offseason, it’s just fun to clear your mind a little bit and focus on something else. When I stop playing hockey, I will probably do something with my brand.”

Like Lidstrom, he wants to play into his 40s.

“Obviously, I want to do it for a couple years,” he says with a sly grin that’s evident in his voice. “No, I would love to play until I’m 40 or even longer. You can’t really say how long you’re going to play because injuries and stuff play in. I would love to play for a long time.”

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SPORTS TRIVIA

The first president to throw a ceremonial pitch in an MLB game was William Howard Taft.

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THE FUNNEL CAKE BLOG: WHAT’S NEW IN SoCAL

SPOOKY BY DAY, SCARY BY NIGHT

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nott’s Berry Farm has long offered a family-friendly daytime alternative to the thrills and chills offered at night. Previously confined only to the Camp Snoopy section of the park, children had the opportunity to meet creepy crawlies, score candy and meet the Peanuts characters decked out in their Halloween best.

This year, weekends in October (October 3 through 31), the park has

introduced an all-new expanded event called “Knott’s Spooky Farm.” The Halloween fun will be found throughout all areas of the park, including Ghost Town, Fiesta Village and the Boardwalk.

Activities include Spooky Hollow, a maze designed for all members of the family. Trick-or-Treating throughout the streets of Ghost Town, a karaoke dance party, an interactive costume contest, shows and more! Best of all, the event is included with regular park admission.

At night, the fog rolls in and the monsters come out—a thousand of them, to be exact. Knott’s Scary Farm (select days through October 31), is a separate ticketed event and is designed for guests 13 and older.

This year, those willing to brave the madness will experience eleven terrifying mazes, three sprawling scare zones, and two entertaining shows.

New this year is a haunted experience aboard the classic Calico Mine Ride.

Visitors will hop aboard the train and take a journey deep inside the mountain.

“My Bloody Clementine” tells the story of Clementine and her father, both were murdered centuries ago. Today, their spirits still haunt the mountain.

Join a ghost hunting team in “PARANORMAL, INC.: Case #1 – The Haunting of Hayden Hill.” This maze will featuring high flying aerial stunts and scares. Explore an abandoned hospital where patients were tortured for decades.

Roam the halls and encounter their spirits.

Another new attraction this year is, “The Dead of Winter.” A vicious Snow Queen will wreak havoc on all who enters her icy domain. In addition, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark returns in an all-new stage show called “Elvira’s Asylum.”

Guests will also have the opportunity to shoot zombies, meet the Green Witch and her Deadly Seven, ride roller coasters and roam through the fog in what is the oldest and largest theme park Halloween event!

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IN OCTOBER

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James and the Giant Peach

OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 25 Valley Youth Theatre’s 25th season is celebrating one of the most famous children’s authors of all time, Roald Dahl, with an adapted performance of his classic novel, “James and the Giant Peach.” Watch as little James discovers the outside world with the help of some creepy friends.

Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First Street, Phoenix, 602.253.8188, vyt. com, prices vary

Disney Live!

OCTOBER 10 AND 11 Classic fairytales come to life with Disney Live! Minnie, Mickey, Donald and Goofy will tell the stories of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The whole family will love experiencing the award-winning music, dazzling costumes and magical special effects.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, ticketmaster.com, times vary, $36-$95

Arizona State Fair

OCTOBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 8 It’s that time of year again! The Arizona State Fair is back with even more thrilling rides, live animals, music performances, food and more!

Special guests include Jason Derulo, Sheryl Crow, Flo Rida, Austin Mahone and many others. Grab some good ol’ fair food like deep-fried coffee, funnel cake and bacon-wrapped concoctions!

Arizona State Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.252.6771, azstatefair.com, times vary, $10

The Tomato Festival

OCTOBER 17 Prepared to get saucy in Tempe!

The Tomato Festival is here for the ultimate food fight. There will be music, games, dancing and thousands of tomatoes for throwing. Grab yourself a Tomato Pass and receive a wristband, goggles and a flying tomato tattoo. This all ages event includes a main arena and a children’s section.

Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, tomatofestival.com, 11 a.m., $45-$75

Howl-O-Ween

OCTOBER 23 AND 24 Join the creatures of the night at the Phoenix Zoo this Halloween season.

This year, Boo at the Zoo and Howl-OWeen are joining forces to bring even more fun for the whole family. Little ones can walk along Trick or Treat Trail or join the Monster Mash Dance Party. Goblins and ghouls who don’t mind getting spooked can learn about paranormal activity or try to escape the Headless Horseman.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo. org, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., $12

The Great Pumpkin Festival

OCTOBER 23 THROUGH 25 Families can take part in a fall tradition at the 14th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival. Hayrides take you to the Garden Pumpkin Patch, where kids can pick out a complimentary pumpkin. Live country and western music at the Events Plaza will have you two-steppin’ all day long. Other activities include a hay bale maze, meeting farm animals at the petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and more.

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480 941.1225, dbg.org, times vary, price included with admission

Superhero Run

OCTOBER 24 Everyone can be a superhero at the Superhero Run! Participants can run or walk the untimed 5K dressed as their favorite hero or villain. All racers will receive a souvenir and the first 300 runners to cross the finish line will be presented with finisher medals. This is a pet, stroller and wheelchair-friendly race, so grab your capes and the family and join in on the fun!

Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, intenseracingaz.com, 3 p.m., $10-$40

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Zombie Walk

OCTOBER 24 Walk among the living dead at the seventh annual Zombie Walk. For 1.5 miles, a heap of zombies will shuffle their way through Downtown Phoenix. This spooktacular event is plenty of fun for zombies of all ages, with undead festivities such as the Lil’ Zombie Zone, Four Peaks Beer Gardens, live music, costume contests and more.

Heritage & Science Park, 115 N. Sixth Street, Phoenix, dtphx.org, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., free

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THE FRIGHTFUL FAMILY Kid-friendly Halloween events for all ages

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Boo! It’s October, which means the spookiest holiday of all is just around the corner, and it’s not just about trick-ortreating. Halloween brings all sorts of kid-friendly events to the Valley each year, and this year is no exception.

Salt River Fields Halloween Balloon Spooktacular Festival

OCOTBER 23 AND 24 Join this spectacular fall festival celebrating Halloween with a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience for all ages. All of those who attend can expect over 20 hot air balloons on display that will be passing out 4,000 pounds of candy for trickor-treaters, live music, food, a Kids Zone, a costume contest tethered balloon rides, a haunted house, fireworks and more!

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, srfballoonfestivals.com

Trick or Treat Main Street

OCTOBER 30 The Downtown Mesa Association and participating businesses for Trick or Treat Main Street are hosting the fourth annual open trick-or-treating event. Along Main Street, children and their families can collect candy from the participating businesses while engaging in other Halloween activities throughout the afternoon.

Downtown Mesa, 480.890.2613, downtownmesa.com

Halloween Spooktacular

OCTOBER 30 The city of Chandler is hosting its popular event with an evening full of games, costume contests, trunkor-treating, face painting, food, and of course, a haunted house!

The entire evening is jam packed with activities for children and teens while adults can partake in the costume contest and haunted house, too. Be sure to check their website for details on the age-

grouped costume contest, where each group will have two winners per category.

Downtown Library Plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, 480.782.2727, chandler.az/gov

Pumpkin Patch

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER All through the month of October, Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert is celebrating the fall season with everything pumpkin! At this fall festival there will plenty of room for children to run around and participate in pumpkin decorating, jump in an air bounce, navigate Alexander’s Adventure Maze and ride on the hayride.

Mother Nature’s Farm, 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, 480.892.5874, mothernaturesfarm.com

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER This Halloween event is five weeks of fun you can’t miss! It’s all about the food, rides and fun this October so what’s a better way to spend it than at Schnepf Farms?

The admission includes countless activities including hayrides, roller coasters, a petting zoo, marshmallow roasting, a 4-acre maze, a BMX extreme sports show and so much more.

Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, 480.987.3100, schnepffarms.com

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he entire family is invited to celebrate all things spooky and scary at the Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular! The fourth annual Halloween festival is a fun way for your little monsters to treat-or-treat in a safe location and participate in ghostly activities.

On Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., over 20 glowing hot air balloons will be on display passing out a whopping 4,000 pounds of candy to eager trick-or-treaters at the Salt River Fields. Tickets for the festival are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger and free to children under two years old. Parking for the event is free and it is also wheelchair and handicap accessible.

The Balloon Spooktacular incorporates all the elements of Halloween in one place. The unique event includes live music, a kids zone, a vendor market, food and drinks, a haunted house, fireworks, balloon rides and much more! The tethered balloon rides are priced at $25 for adults and $15 for kids 10 and younger.

The fall festivities don’t end there!

The event will also feature the third annual costume contest. Come dressed to impress in your favorite Halloween garb for a chance to play games and win a variety of prizes like Disneyland tickets, a Salt River Fields Prize Pack or a family movie pack with a concession card. Get into the Halloween spirit and grab your tickets today!

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, srfballoonfestivals.com, Friday, October 23, through Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., $5 kids, $10 adults

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BE TRUE

ZZ Ward stays true to herself, no matter how many times she changes Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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hen ZZ Ward writes music, she just wants to get something off her chest. She’s willing to put pen to paper about the beginning or end of a relationship or just something that’s bugging her.

For her new EP, Love and War, things were different.

“I found that I was in a new situation in my life,” Ward says via telephone from the road between Cleveland and Minneapolis.

“I was in a relationship and I wasn’t in a relationship before. I realized, though, that I was still the same girl in a new situation. I still had all those feelings of insecurity, those feelings of fear, those feelings of passion and fierceness. I found it really natural writing the new EP.” The 29-year-old Ward, whose full name is Zsuzsanna Eva Ward, feels free to express herself through her blues-meetship-hop music, but there’s one caveat.

“You gotta make music that you would listen to,” she stresses. “You have to love the songs first. That’s really what it’s about as an artist. That’s all you can do is make music that makes you feel an emotion, whether it’s sexy, sad, angry or makes you want to change the world. You have to feel that way about your music and then hope that

everyone else feels that way, too.”

According to Ward, her fans do feel the same way, judging from the crowd reaction. She hopes to continue with her sophomore effort, This Means War, which hits stores in March.

“It’s really great to go out to the world after you catch those moments in time and see that people are relating to those songs,” Ward explains.

“It’s a moving experience. It’s pretty incredible to go out and have people tattooing lyrics on their body permanently.”

She says it’s not scary to see fans show their devotion as such.

“I’m more of a realist,” she says.

“I look at it logically. These are songs that mean a lot to me. They’re songs that I write from my heart. They’re very authentic to the situations that I’ve gone through and these people connect with these lyrics. They feel connected to these lyrics so much in their own minds. I think that’s kind of what it’s about.”

ZZ Ward w/Marc Scibilia, The Young Wild Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.829.0607, luckymanonline.com, Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m., $23-$95

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OCTOBER 5

Shawn Colvin

Counting Crows

Don Henley

Stray From the Path

The Steven Graves Band w/The Shammys

The Turnpike Troubadours

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $51-$131

LIVE MUSIC

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $51-$131

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OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 2

Halsey

The Lone Bellow

Livewire, 7 p.m., $20

Twiztid w/Blaze, Boondox Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $22

Grand Canyon University, 7 p.m., $66

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10

The Foster Family Band

Face to Face

The Rhythm Room, 9:15 p.m., $10

Freezer

Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $20

Vacationer

Joyce Manor

Playboy Manbaby Tour

Civil Twilight w/Knox Hamilton

Man Made Machine w/ Sleepwalker, Mourning Maxwell, As Thick As Thieves Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $10-$12

Tre Stoner

Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $15

Ak-Chin Pavilion » 7:30 p.m. » $30-$60 This American pop-country group is best known for its radio hits “Life is a Highway” and “What Hurts Most.” You can catch them at the Ak-Chin Pavilion singing their hearts out with “American Idol!” winner Scott McCrery and “The Voice” contestant, RaeLynn.

Brooke Evers

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10

The Shammy’s

The Browning

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

King Dude

Playboy Manbaby Tour

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $149

Lisa Fischer

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $12-$15

Britny Fox

Club Red, 7 p.m., $20-$25

Lycus

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 8

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14

Cactus Jack’s, 8 p.m., $20 adv, $25 dos

Overkill w/Symphony X

Daniel Romano & The Trilliums

Ruby The Hatchet

Ricky Warwick

OCTOBER 7

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$25

Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $30-$85

The Pressroom, 9 p.m., $30

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $149

Calexico

Zappa Plays Zappa

#Turnup

Mavis Staples w/Joan Osborne

Matoma

Lil Boosie Badazz

Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $13

OCTOBER 4

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $12-$14

Empress Of

New Year’s Day

Mavis Staples w/Joan Osborne

The Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$30

Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $25

Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $13

Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25

Cactus Jack’s, 7:30 p.m., $8

Gambler’s Mark

Rumble King

Fronzilla

Club Red- West Theatre, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Emily Bear

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $32-$37

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $30-$35

Sadistik

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $5-$10

The Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $46

Aterciopelados

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $11-$12

Souless Enkaged

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 6

The Mynabirds

Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $10

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

OCTOBER 2

Gamblers Mark w/Buried In Red, Coffin Stomp Miss Andersen Band

John Dahlback

Max Frost

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $38

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Joe’s Grotto, 8 p.m., $17

Rascal Flatts w/Scotty McCreery, RaeLynn

The Dear Hunter

Monarch Theatre, 9 p.m., $13

Mayday

Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $20 Crescent Ballroom, 8p.m., $56

Marquee Theatre, 7:15 p.m., $35-$45

Lee Burridge

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33-$38

Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $15

Nortec Collective

Danzig

The Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $56

Bill Gaither and Homecoming Friends

Trunk Space, 5 p.m., $10

Cactus Jack’s, 8 p.m., $8

Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $38-$43

Zac Brown Band

Musical Instrument Museum, 6 p.m., $47-$52

Octo

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7 p.m., $40

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Synrgy

Trunk Space, 5 p.m., $10

Man Made Machine

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

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Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $15

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Avant

Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $10-$30

Fayuca

Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $10-$15

OCTOBER 11 Get The Led Out

New Found Glory w/ Yellowcard OCTOBER 8

Livewire » 7 p.m. » $25 Great pop-punk bands must come from Florida. New Found Glory and Yellowcard both got their starts in the Sunshine State in the 1990s.

Now, you can see them rocking the stage together at Livewire.

Manifest Sound

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

Harrison Fjord

Yucca Tap Room, 7 p.m., $8

Livewire, 7 p.m., $20

AER w/Cody Simpson

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $18

Miss Massive Snowflake Trunk Space, 6 p.m., $6

Lil Dicky

Battles

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$22

OCTOBER 12 Xavier Rudd & The United Nations Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $34

Bigger Than Mountain Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., $6

Twenty One Pilots

Redd Kross

Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $29

Misterwives

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$22

Crescent Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $17

OCTOBER 14

Gemini Syndrome

Gorgon City Live

Pub Rock, 8 p.m., $12-$15

Off With Their Heads

Yucca Tap Room, 7 p.m., $14

OCTOBER 10

Run The Jewels

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $23

The Indie 500

Trunk Space, 5:30 p.m., $7

Voodoo Glow Skulls

Yucca Tap Room, 7 p.m., $12

The Growlers

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$20

Marina and the Diamonds

Evil Waze

Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $26

OCTOBER 15

Sissy Brown

OCTOBER 13

Suicidal Tendencies

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 16

OCTOBER 9 Casino Arizona, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. w/ Hippo Campus

Club Red, 8 p.m., $18-$95 Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

Livewire, 8 p.m., $25

alt-J

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$42

Chairbreaker

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

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Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29

Cazzette

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $15

Freezer w/DJ Funk Nasty Cactus Jack’s, 8:30 p.m., $6

Brett Scallions

Rockbar, 7:30 p.m., $20

Playboy Manbaby Tour Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., $6

For The Win

Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $10-$12

Fidlar

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 17 Young Thug

Livewire, 8 p.m., $35

ZZ Ward

Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $23

ATB

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $15

Loverboy

Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $27-77

Duke Dumont

Garth Brooks OCTOBER 17, 23 AND 24

Talking Stick Resort Arena » times vary » prices vary Perhaps country music’s most famous (and most elusive) superstar is coming to Phoenix for FIVE shows— one on October 17 and two on the 23rd and 24th. Get your tickets now for your chance to see Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood in the flesh.

Poizonous Logik

Pub Rock, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12

New Kingston

Club Red, 7 p.m., $12-$15

The Stakes

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Jon Foreman

Nile Theater, 6:30 p.m., $20

Alejandro Escovedo

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 18 The Goddamn Gallows Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10

Heartless Bastards

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $17-$20

OCTOBER 19 Janet Jackson

Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $45-$125

Norma Jean

Livewire, 7 p.m., $17

Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $18-$20

Evil Waze

Gang of Four

Casino Arizona, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25

Florida Georgia Line

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $24 adv, $27 dos

Dark Star Orchestra

OCTOBER 20

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $30-$65 Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $25

Insane Clown Posse

Dar Williams

Livewire, 6 p.m., $27

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $34-$39

My Morning Jacket

Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $46

Telekinesis

All Time Low w/ Sleeping with Sirens

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Litte Green Cars

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Superhumanoids

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12

The Hillside

Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$12

Ghetto Cowgirl

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Mesa Amphitheatre, 5 p.m., $29-$32

Florence + Machine OCTOBER 13

Ak-Chin Pavilion » 8 p.m. » $26-$80 With top hits like “The Dog Days are Over,” and “Shake It Out,” Florence + Machine sure knows how to catch our attention. If you’re looking for a performance with the perfect combination of soul and rock, this indie rock band has got you covered.

Slash w/Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $49-$89

The Sword

Club Red, 7:30 p.m., $20-$22

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Blues Traveler

Gwar

Matthew Espinosa

Sanctuary

Strange Talk

The Atom Age

Ballyhoo!

DIIV

Marquee Theatre, 7:45 p.m., $20

Livewire, 7 p.m., $33 Marquee Theatre, 5:30 p.m., $55-$77

Club Red, 6 p.m., $22-$55 Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $12-$14

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Shadow Age

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

OCTOBER 29

Failure

Marc Anthony

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$27

OCTOBER 22 Korn

Marquee Theatre, 7:31 p.m., $60

Mudhoney

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $23-$25

OCTOBER 23 Ummet Ozcan

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $15

Ramon Ayala

Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $64-$144

Otherwise

Pub Rock, 8 p.m., $12-$15

Act of Defiance

Club Red, 6:30 p.m., $16-$18

Grave Danger

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Toro Y Moi

Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $20-$22

OCTOBER 24 Mod Sun

The Underground, 7 p.m., $18

The Internet

Monarch Theatre, 7 p.m., $15

Pyromania

Casino Arizona, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25

Madonna Gila River Arena » 8 p.m. » $50-$355 The Queen of Pop is coming to the Valley as part of her 35-City Rebel Heart Tour.

Madonna has been pushing boundaries in the music industry for over 30 years, and as a result, she is one of the best-selling female record artists in history.

Club Red, 6 p.m., $18-$20

Soft Deadlines

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Greensky Bluegrass

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$21

DVBBS

Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $20

Sound of Ceres

Django Django

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $26-$30

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10-$12

OCTOBER 26

Hands Like Houses

The Adicts

Sepultura

The Royal Concept

Vehemence

William Fitzsimmons

Pub Rock, 7:30 p.m., $15-18 Club Red, 6 p.m., $23-$25 Yucca Tap Room, 8:30 p.m., free

Angel Vivaldi

Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $12-$14

OCTOBER 25

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $20 Pub Rock, 8 p.m., $9-$12

Jonny Lang

Livewire, 7 p.m., $37

Gerard Way

Gooch Palms

Caskitt

Tobias Jesso Jr.

Jonny Lang carries on the legacy of the blues greats

Young Rising Sons w/Night Riots Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $16-$18

OCTOBER 31 Monster Mash w/Tool, Primus

Somo

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $30

Tempe Beach Park, 5:30 p.m.., $99

OCTOBER 27

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls The Pressroom,7 p.m., $25

Monster Mash w/Santana, John Fogerty

Zomboy

Allen Stone

Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $13

OCTOBER 30

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20

Ground Up

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Fates Warning

OCTOBER 22

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $5

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Talking Stick Resort Arena, 8 p.m., $64-$170

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $25 Club Red, 7 p.m., $25-$400 Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Livewire, 8 p.m., $20 Tempe Beach Park, 3 p.m., Sold Out

AbbaFab

Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $10

Soilwork Decapitated

Club Red, 5:30 p.m., $25-$27

Scorpion vs. Tarantula

Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

Knuckle Puck

Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $14-$16

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20

W

ith the recent passings of BB King and Wendell Holmes, you might think the blues are dead, too. But that would mean you haven’t heard of Jonny Lang.

The 34-year-old has spent his short lifetime looking up to blues legends, and being compared to them himself. At the ripe age of 13, he was compared to a “40-year-old blues veteran,” according to Total Turn Around magazine, which is pretty impressive considering he only picked up a guitar one year earlier.

And since then, the blues and rock singer-songwriter has only gotten better, touring with some seriously solid talent, including The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, BB King, Aerosmith, Blues Travel-

er, Sting, Jeff Beck and more.

It doesn’t hurt to have famous friends, certainly, but that doesn’t mean Lang isn’t a man of his own. His sound is characterized by his trademark 1972 Fender Thinline Telecaster, adorned with a pinup girl illustration.

Catch the always rising blues star perform his best-known tracks, “Only a Man” and “Thankful” live and in the flesh this month at Livewire.

Jonny Lang w/ Runaway Saints

Livewire, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.429.6000, livewireaz.com, Tuesday, October 27, 7 p.m., $37

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A JUGGLING ACT Insane Clown Posse brings its 35th album to The Pressroom Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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aygo-spraying horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse admittedly aren’t Christian or religious.

But the face-painted, joker card-dealing Detroiters are calling their latest album, The Marvelous Missing Link (Found), inspirational.

“We’re not saying, ‘Here are the answers [to life],’” says member Shaggy 2 Dope via telephone from the Psychopathic Records office in Michigan.

“But it is a more uplifting record.

People can tell you all day what’s necessary in your life to be more righteous, to be more straight and narrow. You know in your heart of hearts what you need to do is basically what the album is saying.”

Shaggy 2 Dope, who’s joined in ICP by Violent J, is quick to add that he’s not lecturing.

“Who’s to say who’s right and who’s wrong?” he explains. “Everybody has a moral compass. Well, some people don’t.

They’re called ‘clinically insane.’ Like, you don’t go out and beat up old ladies.

“To some people, spitting on the

sidewalk is a travesty. I spit and adjust [myself ] every three seconds and that doesn’t make me a bad person. It’s up to the individual to find out who you are and what you need to do to find that missing link in your life.”

Juggalos, the moniker given to ICP “family” members, are seeking the duo’s help alright. The album has seen healthy sales and now ICP is embarking on a tour that comes to The Pressroom in Phoenix on October 20.

“I love Phoenix,” Shaggy 2 Dope says.

“It’s nice and warm. There’s good-looking broads, super Juggalos. We’ve been, like, down with Phoenix for forever.”

Juggalos can expect ICP to play tracks from The Marvelous Missing Link (Found) at the show. It’ll mark one of the first times that the hip-hop duo has performed the material live.

“We haven’t really done much of it live, besides a song at ‘The Gathering,’” he says about ICP’s annual festival.

“We’re looking forward to doing material off of it on this tour. It’s always

crazy doing new songs at shows because we don’t have radio hits or nothing like that. Well, we don’t have songs on the radio or nothing. You never know what songs are going to go over good with the crowd. Sometimes people are paying attention and watching. Other times they’re loud. It’s hard to pinpoint what songs to do live. We never know which ones are going to be the ones the crowd is going to move to.”

Shaggy 2 Dope is surprised to hear that The Marvelous Missing Link (Found) is his and Violent J’s 35th overall release.

“I lost count,” he says with a hearty laugh. “That’s a lot of records.”

But it also says a lot about longevity.

“Not only are we still in the game, but we’re thriving in it, you know what I’m saying?” he says. “We don’t take breaks. We don’t take time off. We’re constantly in the grind.

“If we’re not actually coming out with a record, we’re still up at Psychopathic. It’s a 9 to 5 job just figuring out different [stuff ] to do and different

meetings, different marketing meetings, down to merchandising. If you go to 9 at night, you go to 9 at night. We don’t stop and we never have.”

Shaggy 2 Dope equates the strong work ethic with success.

“A lot of bands will take a year or two off, do side projects, or take time off and hope for the best, or pray to God their next record has a big radio hit and they can tour off of it,” Shaggy 2 Dope explains.

“We don’t have to be concerned about that because we’re consistent. We’re always going to be relevant because we’ll never stop.”

Insane Clown Posse w/P.O.D., Stitches, Young Wicked, Dope D.O.D.

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I’d like to think that I’ve gotten better as a songwriter since I’ve been doing solo stuff, mostly because I’m forced to write more than I did in previous lineups. The songwriting process hasn’t changed much; I just get ideas in my head or when I’m noodling around on the guitar and then flush those ideas out and basically come up with the basis for a song. I’m still a big fan of rock ‘n’ roll riffs, and I’m always looking for new and interesting ideas.

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ock and Roll Hall of Famer Slash is knee deep in the production of his forthcoming record featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. Although the former Guns N’ Roses axman is pleased with the collaborative’s 2014 album World on Fire, he’s amped about the new stuff.

“It’s really great,” Slash says in an e-mail interview. “It’s obviously a hard rock album—that goes without saying— but I’m really happy with where we’ve gone with World on Fire at this point.”

Slash, along with Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, is set to showcase World on Fire during a performance on Tuesday, October 20, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom.

World on Fire takes on a serious tone with the anti-war sentiments of “Dissident” and the coming-of-age saga “Bent to Fly,” to such charged issues as elephant poaching (“Beneath the Savage Sun”), child abuse in the Catholic Church (“The Unholy”), addiction (“Wicked Stone”) and the perils faced by females of a certain age in show business (“Withered Delilah”). There’s also a song inspired by Mad Men’s Don Draper (“Shadow Life”) and a rockin’ instrumental (“Safari Inn”).

But Kennedy and Slash are fanning the Guns N’ Roses flames by performing a healthy dose of GNR tracks, courtesy of Kennedy’s wide-ranging vocals. Most music listeners know Kennedy from the band Alter Bridge, which he co-founded with Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti, as well as his role in the film Rock Star with Mark Wahlberg. (He plays the fan that Wahlberg pulls out of the audience toward the end of the movie.) But he seems to have found his comfort zone with Slash.

According to a setlist from a September 24 show in Montreal, the band plays “Paradise City,” “Nightrain,” “You Could Be Mine,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Civil War,” “Rocket Queen” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” However, when asked about GNR, the questions went unanswered.

Slash did respond to a slew of questions about his current project. Here is what he had to say to The Entertainer!

Magazine.

Do you have any fond memories of playing in Arizona? I’m sure you’ve played here several times over the years.

I have many fond memories from playing in Arizona! All decadent.

You’re playing a show at the intimate Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, which is a beautiful room, by the way.

It must be kind of fun to play a mixture of festivals and smaller theaters throughout the year.

Yeah, it was always my intention to never play the same exact sized venue over and over again. I like to break it up as much as possible, from clubs and theaters to arenas and stadiums.

Congratulations on the good reviews and the No. 10 debut of World on Fire. Do those kinds of things matter to you, or no?

I can’t say that it doesn’t feel good for somebody to actually appreciate a piece of work when you put it out, although I make it a point not to read any of the reviews (good or bad). The general vibe has been very positive, but it’s not what motivates my writing or recording.

World on Fire is a great album. The guitar riffs are so hook-laden. What inspires you these days to write the riffs and the songs that you do. And how has the songwriting process evolved over the years?

You recently released the Live at the Roxy DVD. When you film shows for DVDs, do you plan the shows any differently? What kind of pressure does it put on you?

No, basically you just put together a set list like any other show. I mean, the Roxy show was one of four shows that we did last September, so you just put a set list together that’s not identical to the set list the night before—and then you just go for it.

What can we expect from your live show?

That’s always a hard question to answer, every gig is more of a spontaneous thing than anything. It’s really in the moment.

How the band is, the crowd and how we interact, but I can definitely say that it’s going to be a high energy, hard rocking good time The band is really in top form right now, so I’d say just expect a good show! We’re definitely looking forward to playing in Arizona.

How do you feel that World on Fire fits in with your catalog?

I never really looked at it fitting in with my catalogue per se but as far as what the Conspirators have been doing, I think it definitely shows the natural progression of the band and the development in the song writing. Just establishing what we already knew with the chemistry we have and then fleshing that out.

What was it about Myles Kennedy that made you say, “Hey, I have to work with him”?

He’s just got such a beautiful voice. He’s got a great rock ‘n’ roll sensibility but, at the same time, a fantastic melodic approach and an amazing range, plus he’s a great lyricist. I was really blown away when I first worked with him.

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SOUTHERN SCRIBE

Zac Brown Band is about so much more than just music

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eing at home in Atlanta is a rarity these days for Zac Brown Band multiinstrumentalist Coy Bowles.

The act has spent the summer gigging at football stadiums and baseball fields, including three sold-out shows at Fenway Park in Boston and the first concert at Coors Field in Denver.

While these milestones are notable, Bowles is thinking out of the box during his rare alone moments. He’s been penning children’s books.

“I got into the children’s book thing in the oddest way,” he says with a laugh.

“I don’t have kids. Heck, I wasn’t even married then.

“I taught guitar lessons for a long time. I have one of those personalities where if you’re going to hang out with somebody and spend 30 minutes a week teaching a kid to learn how to play, a huge part of it is investing time into getting to know who they are—not keeping everything business.”

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That’s part of Bowles’ desire to make a difference in people’s lives. So he put pen to paper and created “Amy Giggles, Laugh Out Loud,” which is available on the ZBB’s website. A portion of the proceeds of sale of the book will be donated to Camp Southern Ground Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

“You can never go wrong with going to help kids,” Bowles says. “I started writing short stories while I was bored on the road. I wanted to write to keep my creative fire going.”

Bowles’ writing career didn’t stop there. He says, “There’s a bunch of cool stuff going on in that world, too.” He has another book coming out in December.

He also just inked a publishing deal with Random House for another children’s book that he wrote.

“I’m going to be an official published author, instead of self-published,” he says proudly. “I’m super stoked.”

But Bowles doesn’t eschew his day job with ZBB, who is playing Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix on Thursday, October 8. Bowles works hard at music and his writing endeavors, but he calls frontman

Brown “a beast.” ZBB rehearsed 87 songs for the tour—covers and the entire new album and previous efforts.

“Zac is one of the hardest-working dudes in show business right now—if not ever,” Bowles says. “If you can keep up with him, then you’re doing pretty good.

“He doesn’t enjoy wasting time. He has kids, a busy schedule and all this. He likes to bust ass and get out. We crammed essentially two weeks into four days. When all was said and done, I thought my brain was going to drip out of the side of my head.

“But Zac is an animal. He really is a creative force to be reckoned with. I have a lot of admiration for his work ethic, for sure.”

That work ethic as well as Brown’s vocals have equaled success for the ZBB. Its latest album, Jekyll + Hyde, was certified gold in September for selling more than 500,000 copies. ZBB is also nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at this year’s CMA Awards, set to air at 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, on ABC. “I think we’re successful because, first and foremost, people believe what Zac is saying,” Bowles says. “He has this quality to his voice. He sounds sincere. People

believe in his voice.

“When you hear people sing and you don’t really believe it, there’s something saying, ‘I’m not really digging it.’ He has this voice that everybody believes, which makes for a great lead vocalist.”

The gold record plaque, the nominations and the stadium shows are icing on the cake of a “job” that Bowles enjoys.

“We have a lot of fun, for sure,” says Bowles, whose musical taste runs the gamut of Jason Isbell and Mastodon. “We have so many inside jokes as we sit around waiting for the bus to come or the plane to come or a gig to be over with.

“There is a lot of downtime in between things. We’re professionals in making sure the downtime isn’t a bummer.”

Zac Brown Band w/ Muddy Magnolias

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 800.745.3000, ticketmaster.com, Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m., $33-$78

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STROKE OF LUCK OR TALENT The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. sets out on solo tour with humility

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lbert Hammond Jr. is modest about his success.

As one-fifth of The Strokes, Hammond saw the band skyrocket as part of the garage rock revival of the early 2000s.

But he’s a little unsure about his solo material, which includes 2006’s Yours to Keep and 2008’s ¿Como Te Llama? It wasn’t until Hammond released Momentary Masters seven years later that he felt a bit more secure.

“After I completed this record, I was so excited,” says Hammond, the son of Albert Hammond, who’s responsible for the song “It Never Rains in Southern California.”

“I wanted to see if it could stand on its own two feet, if I could make a career out of this. Some people see touring and making records as a given, but it’s more of a gift. You have to prove to people why

you deserve to make another one.”

The album, which hit stores in the summer, was the start of something new for Hammond—figuratively and literally.

It marked the first time he recorded with his own band.

“The biggest difference is a band had formed while touring the EP. I was really excited to see what it would sound like. I didn’t know what would happen.”

Hammond has channeled that nervousness, excitement and everything in between into his live show, which comes to Valley Bar on Monday, October 12.

“The setlist has been pretty rad,” says Hammond, who moonlights as a fashion designer. “It’s an entertaining rock ‘n’ roll set. I’ve got a little bit of everything.

We do play a bunch of songs off the new album. I play songs off of everything.”

And he’ll be spreading the word worldwide—including the Far East—for

the next year, hoping to maintain the album’s traction.

“Japan, to me, is one of the harder ones,” he says. “I always feel—even in Europe—really rude not knowing someone’s language and trying to talk.

“I just don’t like when you talk and there’s the assumption that everyone’s going to understand you. It’s awesome because it’s very unique. They really listen.

They clap really loud and then they get really quiet to see what you’re going to do next. It’s really amazing. I love Japan.”

Albert Hammond Jr.

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MAD MIXOLOGIST

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s bar manager of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Scottsdale, Mimi Haber sees all types—from the most country of cowboys to the most glamorous of Scottsdale.

Since Whiskey Row’s second location, on Mill Avenue, just opened, we decided to stop by the original Old Town hotspot and ask Haber a few questions about her experiences behind the bar.

The Entertainer!: Tell me about the oddest drink request you’ve gotten.

Haber: The oddest drink request I’ve ever gotten was a “broken down golf cart with a salted rim.” Not only was it a shot mix I’d never heard of, but the salted rim as the antagonist to the icing on [the] cake.

What is your number on pet peeve when working?

[My] number one pet peeve when working is a messy well. Call it Type A personally but there is something to be said for always knowing where your bottles, rags and tins are; and not having a mess of glassware and spilled drinks for your customers to walk into.

What is your go-to drink when you’re at a bar other than your own?

My go-to drink has to be a well-made and crafted Old Fashioned. There is

something to be said about a cocktail with so much history behind [it], as well as the simplicity of its ingredients. It creates a beautiful medley of flavors.

What does ordering a Scotch, neat say about a person?

A neat Scotch drinker speaks “maturity and well-developed palate” to me. There is an understanding of flavor profiles that comes with a perfectly crafted Scotch. Allowing those complexities to speak for themselves alone does say a lot about the drinker.

MAKE YOUR OWN

FIERY BULLET

1 ½ oz. Bulleit Rye ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice ¾ oz. agave nectar Muddled jalapeño and basil Gosling’s Ginger Beer to top off

What do you like about this drink, the Fiery Bulleit?

What I like about the Fiery Bulleit is the blend of earthy, sweet and a little hint of spicy. I’m not a fan of overly sweetened cocktails and I feel like this cocktail really blends all of the elements together. The basil mixed with the jalapeño and then the spiced flavors from the Bulleit Rye pair very well together. It’s a great cocktail and something a little different than the norm.

It’s incredibly refreshing and has a little bit of effervescence.

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

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THE ELECTRONIC RENAISSANCE MAN

Kayzo to demonstrate his musical variation at Foam Wonderland Dylan Arndt » The Entertainer!

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ayden Capuozzo, known as Kayzo to the masses, is a 23-year-old DJ/producer originating from Houston, Texas, now residing in Los Angeles. What makes Kayzo special is that his powerful drive and deep passion for dance music has allowed the producer to do what many others in his position lack the courage to do: bend genres.

The young producer allows his diverse musical interests and abilities to be his identifying attribute, and through his musical integrity blends genres that may not have otherwise been married.

Capuozzo is known for stirring hard dance tropes into genres like trap, dubstep, electro, and more, but still takes the time to develop his own individually unique tracks that do not incorporate hard

dance. For example, last month Kayzo released his own “harder” remix of NWA’s “F.T.P.” The track is certainly “hard,” as the title of the remix suggests. However, it relies more on dirty trap beats than elements of hard style or hard dance to complement the ‘90s rap.

On the other hand, the producer can certainly make a mean hardstyle track too. Having collaborated with artists like LNY TNZ and crafting some remarkably unique hardstyle remixes of Knife Party and KDrew, Kayzo’s diversity really bleeds through his library of music.

And it doesn’t stop there. Kayzo has also tackled a bit of DnB with his fantastic drum and bass remix of Alesso’s worldwide success, “Heroes.” The track retains the melody of the original track, but picks up the pace a bit and is graced with that signature Kayzo flair that begs audiences to bang their heads.

Kayzo caught his big break in 2012 when he won Insomniac’s Project Discovery mixing contest. His potential was recognized so early on, in fact, that by winning the contest, Kayzo was able to say that his first-ever live DJ show was at Insomniac’s Escape from Wonderland.

His first show! He has played many since then, and you will have the opportunity to catch this electronic renaissance man spin another when he opens for Bingo Players and UZ at Foam Wonderland later this month.

Foam Wonderland feat.

Kayzo, UZ, Bingo Players

Rawhide, 700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, foamwonderland.com, Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m., $29-$59

TIPSY DRINK OF THE MONTH Out with the old, in with the new with this citrusy October cocktail

BOURBON BLOSSOM

2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon ¾ oz. St. Germaine ½ oz. lime juice (freshly squeezed) 1 oz. apple juice ½ oz. maple syrup

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n the mood to mix up your normal drink order?

Head over to Union Barrelhouse to grab a Bourbon Blossom and explore the rest of their great craft cocktails!

Union Barrelhouse is an American bar and grill located at the edge of Old Town Scottsdale. This comfy joint is known for its laidback atmosphere and delicious drinks. A colorful chalkboard menu displays the daily specials and with twists on your favorites like the Undertow Margarita or creative names like La Barbe De Grand Pere (translated to “Grandpa’s Beard”), the drinks come alive ­some even have interesting back stories. (You just have to know who to ask!)

Drink mixologist and beverage director Anthony Georgoulis has been mastering the art of drink making for over 24 years, and says he wanted to create a drink menu that “engages and dazzles.” One of his favorite drinks at Union Barrelhouse is the Bourbon Blossom.

“The Bourbon Blossom is accessible to non­ whiskey drinkers and whiskey lovers alike. With

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a slightly spicy and a little sweet taste palate, the drink’s got a really cool taste,” Georgoulis says.

If Bourbon’s your thing, Union Barrelhouse has over 100 bourbons and whiskeys available, in addition to their awesome craft beer selection.

And why not have something tasty to nibble on with your drink? Their food menu is stacked with a variety of burgers or melts to fit any craving, not to mention eight different kinds of grilled cheese!

“Union Barrelhouse is a mix of classic and new,” Georgoulis says. “A place for anybody, anytime of day.”

For more information on Union Barrelhouse and how to get yourself a complimentary Bourbon Blossom cocktail, download the TIPSY app and check their profile. For $10 a month, Tipsy members receive five vouchers redeemable for complimentary drinks, front­-of-­the-­line passes and no­-cover-­charge entry to over 35 bars and clubs in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. Tipsy is currently available on Android and iOS with over 2000 users. Visit imtipsy.com for more information.

Mix all ingredients in a shaker. Shake and strain.

Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Union Barrelhouse

3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.946.7258, unionbarrelhouse.com

For $10 a month, the Tipsy app gives you five vouchers, redeemable for complimentary drinks and VIP experiences at over 35 venues in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix.

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WE WERE THERE— WHERE WERE YOU?

The Mint on September 16

The Mint was oh-so-refreshing with sick beats, bangin’ bods and some of Scottsdale’s most prolific partiers.

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beat and hear the crowd cheer mere steps from the stadium. It’s just like being at the game, except a lot more fun!

C.A.S.A., 15 E. Sixth Street, Tempe, 877.318.4540, relentlessbeats.com, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., $10

Mark Sixma and Emma Hewitt

Brooke Evers

OCTOBER 3 Brooke Evers is best known for her many talents as an Australian TV personality, model and DJ. Working in the club scene as a professional dancer, she quickly picked up a knack for DJing. Since having a successful career in the music industry, Evers is on fire. She can be seen DJing in the hottest nightclubs in Australia and around the states, and now here in Scottsdale!

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $10

Mill Ave Block Party feat.

Ghastly, Dr. Fresch

OCTOBER 10 In celebration of the Arizona State University vs. Colorado University Boulder’s game day, Relentless Beats and C.A.S.A. are hosting a party where you can watch the game on two massive LED screens. DJs Dr. Fresch and Ghastly will be spinning tunes at the venue, just down the street from Sun Devil Stadium. Working his way up the ladder, Dr. Fresch, has continued to gain popularity from his countless appearances in some of the biggest venues in America.

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OCTOBER 10 Get hype for Mark Sixma and Emma Hewitt, hitting Monarch Theatre this month. Sixma has toured all over the globe, worked with some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry, and has topped countless charts. Fresh off of performing at Zedd’s True Colors Tour, Hewitt has always had a love for music.

Starting off strong in her first EDM collaboration with heavyweight Chris Lake, they created the worldwide hit “Carry Me Away,” knocking Britney Spears from her No. 1 position on the U.S. Billboard Chart. This tour is a star struck and talent-packed event you won’t want to miss!

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 877.318.4540, relentlessbeats.com, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10

Young Thug

OCTOBER 17 Jeffery Lamar Williams, aka Young Thug, is lighting up hip-hop and living up to his moniker. At just 23, Williams has already worked with fellow southerners Birdman, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame and more, and his chart toppers “About the Money” and “Lifestyle” has solidified him as a rap mainstay. Watch him do what he does best this month at Livewire.

Livewire, 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.970.6980, livewireaz.com, 7:30 p.m., $35

Foam Wonderland

OCTOBER 17 This show is the ultimate foam party experience of the year! All ages are welcome at this bubbling event.

Festival-goers can expect to see performances by Bingo Players, UZ and Kayzo. You won’t want to miss these three talented original and rising DJs, so buy your tickets at the early bird pricing now!

Rawhide, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 877.318.4540, relentlessbeats.com, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $29-$59

NIGHTLIFE

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 1 Noisecontrollers

Urbane Manner, 4363 N. 75th Street, Scottsdale, 480.990.1322, urbanemanner.com, 9 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 2 John Dahlback

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, myaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 3 Lee Burridge

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre.com, 9 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 7 Matoma

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, 7 p.m., $20

OCTOBER 10 Duke Dumont

Livewire, 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.970.6980, livewireaz. com, 8 p.m., $17

OCTOBER 14 Gorgon City Live

Livewire, 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.970.6980, livewireaz. com, 8 p.m., $25

OCTOBER 17 ATB

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 21 Lane 8

Cazzette

OCTOBER 16 This Swedish DJ duo consisting of Alexander Björklund and Sebastian Furrer set themselves apart from the competition by being the first to release their official debut exclusively on a music streaming website.

Headline after headline, this duo is on fire, approaching electronic music with their “dubhouse” sound, mixing dubstep and house music. Even after their immense success, Cazzette has remained humble and loyal to the music they make.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $15

Tube & Berger

OCTOBER 31 Prepare to get some scary good tunes in your ears as Tube & Berger take over Monarch Theatre on Halloween.

This duo has been spinning and remixing together for 15 years, keeping the energy alive with their trademark spontaneity. (They’ve been known to take last-minute trips to exotic destinations around the world.)

Scottsdale might not be super exotic, but they’re dipping into Monarch to give you a treat this Halloween, no tricks.

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre.com, 9 p.m., $10

Bar Smith, 130 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, barsmithphoenix.com, 9 p.m., sold out

OCTOBER 22 Kill the Noise and AWE

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre.com, 9 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 23 Ummet Ozcan

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $15

OCTOBER 24 DVBBS

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 9 p.m., $20

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THE GREEN MACHINE

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urtis Alan Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. Now known as Green Velvet, this American techno DJ made a life-long career out of his passion for music.

Jones left his master’s degree studies in chemical engineering at UC Berkeley to pursue his hobby of creating music. As a child he loved science fiction and video games, and those iconic sounds influenced his music later in life. His father was also a part-time DJ in Chicago.

Green Velvet’s sound (and hair) has evolved over the years. He’s experimented with genres all over the music spectrum but has always made sure to stick to his Chicago roots.

He was widely popular in Europe, performing his sets at numerous music festivals, clubs and other gigs. His third album, Walk In Love, was a mixture of classic house beats, pop and punk tracks released in 2005. It included songs like “Pin-Up Girl” and “Come Back.”

Relentless Beats now presents DJ Green Velvet at the Monarch Theatre. Join him as he drops some sick beats on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets for the show are $15 and can be purchased online or at participating Zia’s Records.

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ODDLY ACCURATE ASTROLOGY What does October hold for your social life?

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LIBRA »

September 23 – October 22 This month, it’s all about you, Libra. Make yourself your priority and don’t feel guilty about it. Last month may have brought about an ending or a turn in the right direction.

This month will bring your fair share of invitations, because when the Sun enters your sign, others will notice you more.

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October 23 – November 21 Take some time this month to take stock and focus on your social life—no need to push yourself but try to get out there. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet new people, even potential romances. In other words, throw away the key to the past and go in a bright new direction!

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November 22 – December 21 Expect to get a bit more serious about your commitments but be prepared for last minute adjustments. Use this month to pay more attention to your health and exercise routine. Work-related social activities will be common this month, but don’t be too weary. This will help your relationship with your colleagues and boss.

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December 22 – January 19 A bit of networking has its advantages this month.

Expect to spend some extra time at work the first half of the month and you’ll have to put your social life on the back burner.

Also, be aware of slight oversights. You’re diligent, but some may get through, so be extra cautious this month.

AQUARIUS »

January 20 – February 18 October is a transition month for you, Aquarius.

By nature, you are always ready to seek out new experiences and this month will have a bevy of opportunities for you to do just that. Watch out for October 14 to 18 for any job changes, but with your networking skills, you shouldn’t have any issues in this area.

PISCES »

February 19 – March 20 You may be playing a waiting game at the beginning of the month as it appears you’re forging forward towards the end of the month. Keep a careful eye on your finances the first week or week and a half but still be willing to wiggle a little on your social life. Get there and enjoy some of the great local events!

ARIES »

March 21 – April 21 This month is all about your social life, but unfortunately, it won’t all be great. It’s going to be more about how you reach out to others rather than if you reach out. That’s right, this time, the emphasis will be on them and not you, but if you keep that in mind, you’ll avoid misunderstandings.

TAURUS »

April 22 – May 20 This month is all about money and romance! A new exciting prelude to romance will be found around town. Check out all of the fun events happening and if you show up, they’ll show up. Just remember to be patient with matters that may seem to be on hold.

GEMINI »

May 21 – June 21 You’ll be working hard and playing hard this month.

The first two weeks will have a lot of indecisions and your innate ability to flexible will be tested, but after October 13, you’ll start a new project, meet someone new or something else will be altered in a more positive way.

CANCER »

June 22 – July 22 Your home or work life will take up a lot of your time the first week of this month, but if you focus on them early on, you’ll be able to get them out of the way. The turn of the seasons always opens up possibilities, so keep your mind open to new romances and trying something new! There is no excuse to stay at home this month!

LEO »

July 23 – August 22 Leos will love October. It’ll be tough to determine which of the many events you have time for, especially when some friends seem a bit non-committal early on. Don’t wait for them, they’ll catch up eventually. The new moon on October 13 almost guarantees a new romance or creative agreement.

VIRGO »

August 23 – September 22 This month, leave work at work. Jupiter is in your sign, so you should be able to loosen up a bit.

You’ll experience a peak in creativity and motivation this month as well as an open mind. Splurge a little on yourself this month—you’ll have plenty of options to do so.

Weiss Kelly is a Valley-based astrologer and Professional Member of the American Federation of Astrologers. For your personal 2015 forecast recorded on a CD, send her an inquiry email at weissastro@aol.com or call 480.600.7424.

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