The Entertainer! March 2018

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Frank Caliendo

Blue Oyster Cult

In The Showroom

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Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers

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IS BACK! We have full coverage of Spring Training, including an interview with Jake Lamb and team schedules.

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GREEN FOR JUST ONE DAY Everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

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A COOL SPOT Freezer’s Ice House is more than the typical pool hall.

on the cover: Jake Lamb photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks

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Tour du Jour • Benson

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VEG OUT! The vegan beer and food festival comes to the Waterfront.

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Stone Temple Pilots • Live Music Calendar • Pale Waves • Innings Festival

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THE NIGHTOWL

Casino Entertainment Calendar • Old Dominion

THE DINER

THE GLADIATOR

Best Food Events in March • Happy Hour • The Great American Barbecue and Beer Fest • VegOut! • Chef Beau MacMillan • The Sicilian Butcher

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Beer Over Here • BeerFinder Directory • Beer Tenders / Federal Pizza

Coming Attractions • Ask Our Experts!

• The Report Card • Film Facts • Soundbite Spotlight

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DTPHX Ambassadors • Art Detour • Albert Hammond Jr. • Top 10 • Jay IDK • Billy Raffoul • Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

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Joseph J. Airdo, Alison Bailin Batz, Melody Birkett, David Brown, Lynette Carrington, Dave Clark, Connor Dziawura, Daisy Finch, Israel Gonzalez, C.A. Haire, Nicole Hehl, Sherry Jackson, Megan Marples, Carson Mlnarik, Randy Montgomery, M.V. Moorhead, Allison Neri, Cheri Newton

Top 25 • St. Patrick’s Day • Freezer’s Ice House • Goodguys Spring Nationals • Oscars at UltraStar • Bodies Revealed

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Best Sports Events in March • Jake Lamb • Billy Forbes • Goldy’s Bowling Bash • Spring Training Schedule

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Best Nightlife Events for March • Mad Mixologist / The Camby • Cody Ballentine • OMD

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Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show

MARCH 2 TO MARCH 4 Who says home improvement has to be hard? The March Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show brings together thousands of design, landscape and home improvement services under one roof. This month’s show will also feature pet adoptions, free wine tasting, make-your-own bath bombs and a painting party. Check online for discount ticket prices.

University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 602.485.1691, mchomeshows. com, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, $8 adults and $3 kids under 12.

Hayden’s Ferry Days

MARCH 2 TO MARCH 4 Explore Tempe’s history at the third annual Hayden’s Ferry Days, which

includes a dinner, free community festival and a day of tours. The free, family-friendly festival features interactive displays, educational booths, demonstrators and Western re-enactors. There will be a Vintage & Antique market and a spot where community members can get their antiques appraised (fees apply).

Enjoy a variety of music, including the Mike Eldred Trio, Mariachi Tempe, Cisco and the Racecars and plenty of interactive fun.

Vintage Market Days

MARCH 9 TO MARCH 11 This upscale vintage and vintageinspired outdoor market goes beyond your normal flea market with a showcase of crafts, talent and creativity. Featuring original art, antiques, food, home décor and even plants, plan to spend the whole day browsing through their selection of treasures. Opt for the VIP ticket and get access to the early-buying day on Friday.

Rawhide Event Center, 5244 S. 48th Street, Chandler, 480.502.5600, vintagemarketdays.com, times vary, $5-$10 and kids under 12 free.

Details at tempe.gov/ HaydensFerryDays

The Camby, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, azcampsunrise. org, 5:30 p.m., various prices.

Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler, 480.588.8497, ostrichfestival. com, times vary, $8-$50.

Sonoran Festival of Art

MARCH 9 TO MARCH 11 This three-day arts extravaganza combines the community atmosphere with all things artistic for the creator’s dream experience.

From workshops to culinary demos to shopping, a garden party and a resource expo, there’s something for artists of every medium.

Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 14, Cave Creek, 480.575.6624, sonoranartsleague.org, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., free.

Arizona Aloha Festival

Celebrating Life: Campfire and Marshmallows Gala

MARCH 3 Southwest Kids’ Cancer Foundation is hosting a yummy fundraiser, Celebrating Life: Campfire & Marshmallows, benefiting its two camp programs — Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks Camps. The event will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction and will conclude with a dinner and program with more information on the two camps.

John Michael Montgomery and The Beach Boys. Look out for the kickoff weekend on March 3, with a 5K fun run and the ostrich parade.

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

MARCH 9 TO MARCH 11 You can really shake a tail feather at this Chandler festival, featuring fair rides, games, live music and ostriches! Your favorite feathered friends are the highlight at this celebration, which will also feature performances by Kool and the Gang,

MARCH 10 AND MARCH 11 This annual Arizona festival can’t fly you out to Honolulu…but it can get you pretty close! This two-day event is packed with authentic Hawaiian performances, hula dancing, a Hawaiian marketplace and enough teriyaki to shake a pineapple at. You won’t want to miss this free family event – and the perfect opportunity to rock that grass skirt and coconut bra combo!

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 602.697.1824, azalohafest.org, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.

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MARCH 9 TO MARCH 11 Don’t miss your opportunity to experience NASCAR Goes West with champions Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch, taking on young guns like Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott on the track. Other related events include the Gatorade Pole Day with practice sessions for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series (March 9), and DC Solar 200, featuring up-and-coming NASCAR drivers (March 10). Dancing with the Stars finalist Jana Kramer performs before the race on March 11.

ISM Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale, 866.408.7223, ismraceway.com, various times, various prices.

Gidion’s Knot

MARCH 9 TO MARCH 24 Over the course of a parent-teacher conference, a distraught mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the mother’s son, Gidion. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s violent act and come to terms with excruciating feelings of culpability.

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.2822, tca.ticketforce. com, various times, $25 adults, $15 students.

spooky dancing, she’s sure to put on a show during her debut headlining tour. Lorde, whose latest album is Melodrama, got her break when she was just 16 with the song “Royals.”

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3800, gilariverarena. com, 7 p.m., $39.50-$99.50.

The Bank of Hope Founders Cup

MARCH 14 TO MARCH 18 The only LPGA tournament in Arizona, The Bank of Hope Founders Cup brings the world’s top female golfers to the Valley to compete for a $1.5 million purse.

Broadcast in 170 nations, notable golfers attending include the 2017 winner and ASU alum Anna Nordqvist, Valley native Cheyenne Woods and top earnings player Cristie Kerr.

Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, lpgafounderscup. com, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. pro-am March 14, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. tournament play March 15 to March 18, $20-$85.

Desert Night Cinema: The Sandlot

MARCH 15 Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the stars at the garden’s new outdoor cinema series. The night will feature JesterZ Improv Comedy, food trucks, garden admission and a flashback to San Fernando Valley, 1962. Play ball with Benny and the boys in this cult favorite about a sandlot baseball team in the summertime – but watch out for The Beast!

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480.941.1225, dbg.org, 6:30 p.m., $16 adults and $12 kids.

Kief-Joshua Vineyards, 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, 520.455.5582, kj-vineyards. com, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $25 online and $30 at door.

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MARCH 16 AND MARCH 17 Why go for an average piñata when you can make it mutant? Local artist Beatrice Moore and Weird Garden present this community art show comprised of wacky, funky and sometimes naughty hanging and standing piñatas. If you're in the market for a crazy piñata, you're in luck – some of the pieces will even be available for sale.

Weird Garden, 1008 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, 602.391.4016, bit.ly/2nWXfl3, times TBA, free.

Pot of Gold

MARCH 16 TO MARCH 18 This celebratory spring festival is back with a three-day line up featuring Russ, Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band, Sturgill Simpson, Rebelution and Dirty Heads. It steps beyond music, though, as a vendor village, merchandise and tasty treats will be featured.

Rawhide Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.829.0607, potofgoldaz. com, times vary, $75-$699.

VegOut! Vegan Beer & Food Festival

MARCH 17 AND MARCH 18 “Veg” is in and “fake” is out. The newest vegan foodie fest to hit the scene showcases local businesses and ingredients. Learn about the benefits of veganism alongside samples and ice-cold brews. The festival boasts live music and free performances throughout the day, as well as more than 100 unique food, drink and retail vendors.

Scottsdale Waterfront, 7125 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 520.261.6982, vegoutevents. com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20-$30.

Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival

MARCH 10 AND MARCH 11 Wine hits close to home with this festival dedicated to Arizona’s finest. Eighteen wineries, including Caduceus and Pillsbury, will be serving, alongside arts, crafts and food vendors. Admission includes a souvenir glass, as well as ten tasting tickets.

Mutant Piñata Show

Wordplay Café

Lorde

MARCH 16 If you haven’t seen this 21-year-old New Zealand-born songstress in action, you’re missing out. Between her enthusiasm, her hits and her

MARCH 23 In partnership with Creative Catalysts, this open mic night at the Mesa Arts Center provides a platform for community members to become storytellers, poets and musicians. Show up, put your name on the list and be prepared to perform… or just grab a seat in the audience and watch! This month’s

theme is Story Slam.

Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Innings Festival

MARCH 23 TO MARCH 25 This three-day, outdoor music festival is the can’t-miss celebration for baseball and music fans.

The inaugural lineup includes performances by Queens of the Stone Age, Young the Giant, Chris Stapleton and Counting Crows.

Between sets, festivalgoers will be able to grab food from some of the Southwest’s best bites and maybe even catch sight of a player or two!

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, inningsfestival.com, 3 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, $89$1,200.

Enmei (Long Life): A Dance and Aging Project

MARCH 23 Six dancers from Japan and the United States — ranging in age from 45 to 73 — will explore what it means and what it takes to age as a woman in the field of contemporary dance. Enmei (Long Life): A Dance and Aging Project is designed to challenge notions of the aging female body and to celebrate the endurance of the human spirit.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org, 8 p.m., $10-$29. Free for eligible veterans, students and teachers; patrons 29 and younger receive 50 percent off.

The Cheese Course 101

MARCH 24 If you’re looking to improve your cheese and wine repertoire, this lesson is just for you! Led by food “stylist” Ellen Straine, who has worked for The Ritz-Carlton and P.F. Chang’s, this course is an adventure in cheese tasting, pairing and preparing. Be ready to leave The Farm at South Mountain as a cheese platter pro! Students will also receive a complimentary glass of wine.

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The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602.276.6360, bit.ly/2CbMlx4, 11 a.m., $30-$36.

Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival

MARCH 24 The Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival will feature more than 40 barbecue pitmasters from local, regional and national restaurants and barbecue competition teams ready to serve the masses their slow-smoked delicious meats and sides. Plus, the fest will feature more beer, wine and spirit selections. Country artists Rodney Atkins, Jerrod Niemann, Jordan Davis, Georgia Chrome, Honeygirl, Ryan Sims, Russell Dickerson and Laura Walsh are among those providing the soundtrack.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, chandlerbbq.com, noon to 10 p.m., $10-$175.

Frank Caliendo

MARCH 24 A high-energy blend of impressions, observations and anecdotal stories, Frank Caliendo’s stage act has been described as a frenetic combination of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. His TV career has spanned more than a decade with Mad TV and Frank TV. Caliendo has leveraged his arsenal of sports impressions into a 10-year run on FOX NFL Sunday Pregame show and on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.

Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com, 8 p.m., $50-$80.

Italian Festival

MARCH 24 AND MARCH 25 Gelato, pizza, pasta and wine – are you hungry yet? The fifth

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annual Italian Festival returns to Scottsdale for two days of food demonstrations, authentic performers and, of course, the best cuisine. You won’t want to say “Ciao” to this party. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul.

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.745.7020, italianfestivalaz.com, times vary, $10 presale, $15 at the door and kids under 12 free.

Agave on the Rocks

MARCH 30 Celebrate tequila, food and music at the coolest party in the desert at Agave on the Rocks. Sip a refreshing margarita in a glowing glass, while tasting culinary treats prepared by some of the Valley’s best restaurants and caterers.

Throughout the night, patrons can enjoy bands curated by Roger Clyne like The Senators, Jason Devore and Los Pistoleros.

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480.941.1225, dbg.org, 6 to 9 p.m., $70 and $75.

Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra MARCH 30 Bringing the attitude of a rock band, and the grooves of classic New York salsa, this group transforms favorite indie tunes into astonishing salsa anthems, taking the music in new directions with love and respect for the tradition. The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra’s 11-piece band covers Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Spoon, M83, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Black Keys.

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.2822, tca.ticketforce. com, 7:30 p.m., $25 and $35.

Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks from The Allan and Judith Cooke Collection 3830 N. Marshall Way  Downtown Scottsdale  480-686-9539 scottsdalemuseumwest.org

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As St. Patrick’s Day nears, there are many reasons to get excited.

Whether you’re in it for the beer, the food, the athletics, the music or Irish culture, there are plenty of activities to appease you.

From classic corned beef and cabbage meals to green beer and legendary Irish bands, from familyfriendly to adults-only attractions, Phoenix has you covered this year.

March 17 falls on a Saturday this year, but why limit your activities to St. Patrick’s Day? Check out this list of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Thirsty Lion

MARCH 1 TO MARCH 18 The Thirsty Lion is featuring a St. Patrick’s Day menu the first half of March, with Irish eats like scotch eggs, bacon cheddar potato cakes and Irish beer flights. In addition, Thirsty Lion will collect donations for St. Baldrick’s. The Tempe Marketplace Thirsty Lion will host a St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event from 1 to 3 p.m. March 17.

SanTan Village, 2212 E. Williams Field Road, 480.899.0119; Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, 480.284.7292; Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, 480.968.2920.

The restaurants open at 11 a.m.; find more information at thirstyliongastropub.com.

The Seamus Egan Project

MARCH 11 Seamus Egan, composer of Sarah McLachlan’s Grammy-winning song, “I Will Remember You,” and founder of the band Solas, is set to perform during the Arizona Musicfest. Blending bluegrass and traditional Irish sounds, Egan’s music is topped with the performer’s Irish flute and banjo.

Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, 480.488.0806, azmusicfest.org, 7:30 p.m., $24-$67.

Miracle Mile Deli St. Patrick’s Day Meal

MARCH 12 TO MARCH 18 Traditional Irish cuisine is lined up at Miracle Mile Deli. The special dish includes corned beef, and steamedto-perfection quartered cabbage with bread and butter. The familyowned deli has been around for 68 years, so it is no surprise the staff has mastered the art of corned beef.

Miracle Mile Deli, 4433 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, 602.776.0992, miraclemiledeli.com/, $12

Pot of Gold Music Festival

MARCH 16 TO MARCH 18 A three-day festival held in the name of St. Patrick’s Day, Pot of Gold features bands like Russ, Phil Lesh, Sturgill Simpson and Rebelution. Other fun attractions include a vendor village, an arcade alley, space lab and art exhibits.

Rawhide, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600, potofgoldaz.com, noon, $75-$345.

Kilt Run

MARCH 16 Produced in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this 1K run/walk raises money for Relay for Life Glendale/Peoria. Last year, it raised more than $15,000 and broke the Arizona record for the number of runners in kilts. All finishers receive a kilt, collectible finishers’ medal

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and, those 21 and older, can enjoy a Guinness compliments of Kiss Me I’m Irish Run at McFadden’s.

Tanger Outlets Westgate, 6800 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale, 480.609.3978, irishrunaz.com, 6 p.m., $30-$35.

Kelly’s at Southbridge

MARCH 16 TO MARCH 18 Join Kelly’s at Southbridge as they celebrate with three days of $3 green beer, corned beef, bangers and mash, entertainment and traditions. Friday night entertainment is dueling pianos, while bands and bagpipes bring the traditional sounds to the party.

Kelly’s ends the three-day party with a DJ on Sunday.

Kelly’s at Southbridge, 7117 E. Sixth Avenue, Scottsdale, 480.393.3205, kellysatsouthbridge.com, 8 p.m., prices vary.

Magic Bird Festival: Fountain O’Green Artisan Market

MARCH 16 TO MARCH 18 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day perusing handcrafted art and custom designs with Magic Bird Festival. The outdoor event showcases more than 100 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, live music and local food vendors. The event features artist Gail Rieder, Goldfire Jewelry Creations, and highlights the talent of rock musician Michael SG. 16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.488.2014, magicbirdfestivals.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.

ShamRockFest

MARCH 17 More than 12,000 people are expected at this festival that brings together the best of all-things Irish. On top of it, Alien Ant Farm headlines this annual downtown Chandler party along with Wyves, Highest Conspiracy, Carvin Jones, August in Stereo, Pride through Strife and Bagpipes: Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, holyshamrocks.com, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., $6-$80

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire

MARCH 17 Phoenix kicks off the holiday with a parade and faire packed with live entertainment and events. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Third Street and Sheridan and heads south through the streets of downtown Phoenix. The parade features a variety of performers, entertainers

and floats including marching bands, Irish dancers and bagpipers.

Continue celebrating with the faire and three stages of entertainment.

Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.258.0109, https:// stpatricksdayphoenix.org/, 10 a.m. (parade), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (faire), parade is free, faire is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, kids under 12 are free.

base of garlic puree and melted cheese, the pizza is topped with house-made corned beef and dry sauerkraut, finished with a 1000 Island garnish. Intrigued?

Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen, 5813 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602.313.8713, centralkitchenaz.com, call for times, free admission.

Padre Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

MARCH 17 Chompie’s is offering unlimited corned beef and cabbage, accompanied by red boiled potatoes with fresh-baked Irish soda bread.

The New York deli will have a single-serve dinner available and options for take-out. Well known for its bakery, Chompie’s will also offer green bagels, green beer, Leprechaun cupcakes and green and white cookies.

MARCH 17 For 25 years, Padre Murphy’s has hosted live music and leprechauns for a traditional celebration. Music begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues throughout the night. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, which pairs perfectly with a green drink. The festivities don’t end there for they will also have clowns and a face painter to keep guests entertained.

Padre Murphy’s, 4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602.547.9406, 10 a.m. to close, free admission before 2 p.m., $10-$15 after 5 p.m.

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9301 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.860.0475, 11 a.m. to close, $18.99 to $21.99; 1160 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.557.0700, 1 a.m. to close, $18.99 to $21.99; 4550 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, 602.710.2910, 11 a.m. to close, $18.99 to $21.99; 3481 W. Frye Road, Chandler, 480.398.3008, 11 a.m. to close, $18.99 to 21.99; 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Suite 1145, Glendale, 623.344.3104, 11 a.m. to close, $18.99 to $21.99.

Original Breakfast House

MARCH 17 AND MARCH 18 Start your St. Patrick’s Day morning off with Irish Benedict eggs: corned beef hash patties, topped with two poached eggs and drizzled with hollandaise sauce.

13623 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602.482.2328, originalbreakfasthouse.com, 6:30 a.m. to close, $12.50.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival of Tucson

MARCH 17 Not to be left out, Tucson will be full of Celtic spirit as it hosts its 31st annual parade and festival.

Downtown Tucson kicks off the festivities with live entertainment and Irish music. Bring the kids along to enjoy the game area and the hour-long parade featuring bands, floats, entertainers and more.

Armory Park, downtown Tucson, tucsonstpatricksday.com, 10 a.m.

Kiss Me I’m Irish Run

MARCH 17 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a half marathon or 8K run/walk on a fairly flat, scenic race course past University of Phoenix Stadium. Up for a lesser challenge? Try the 4K Four Leaf Clover Run/Walk. Each participate receives a finishers’ medal, technical long-sleeve shirt and invite to a post party.

Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale, 480.609.3978, irishrunaz.com, 7 a.m., $45-$85.

Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen Party

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POOL HALL Freezer’s Ice House offers alternative to Mill Avenue din

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ith its massive neon-lit bar, polished interior and sea of flat-screen televisions, Freezer’s Ice House looks like a post-remodel watering hole on Spike’s Bar Rescue. But the billiardscentric establishment has one thing that many of the television show’s sanitized, reformed dive bars are missing — a soul.

That soul comes in the form of 30 top-of-the-line pool tables and the man who picked them out, owner and professional pool player Scott Frost.

Even the club’s name — Freezer’s Ice House — is a reference to Frost’s professional nickname. He is known as The Freezer because he would leave opponents frozen while he ran the racks.

Frost is something of a billiards legend, having won numerous nationwide accolades, including U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship titles, and was known as one of the best players in the world from 2009 to 2014.

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partner Jason Chance. “We were both great pool players in Des Moines,” Frost says. “We basically had a conversation 20 years ago that he was going to go to school and I was going to try to play professional pool for a living and one day we could build our dream pool room.”

While Frost pursued billiards, Chance became a successful businessman with his company Diamond Oil. Despite his impressive resume, Frost is hesitant to speak about his achievements. That is because he doesn’t want to scare away potential patrons who might be wary of scratching in front of a pro. “I’ve had a lot of people come through the door and say they heard who I was and then the first thing out of their mouth to me is ‘I’m not that good,’” Frost says. “I always say the same thing. I had more fun when I was terrible. I hope you had fun — that’s all I care about.”

In creating Freezer’s — which opened over the summer — Frost sought to create a hall that would impress professional players yet remain accessible to neighborhood residents and college kids with little to no experience who just want to play a few games.

The duo definitely accomplished

the former, sparing no expense — they invested twice as much in the place than they originally planned — in purchasing state-of-the art tables, top-of-the line LED lighting and 12 dart boards.

The staff also takes extra care to keep the massive club clean and the equipment in tip-top shape, says general manager Jack Scerca. That attention to detail has made the spot a popular destination for billiards fans and Freezer’s is bringing in sizable crowds with the pool leagues it hosts Monday through Thursday.

However, when Frost opened Freezer’s, he also hoped to attract college students. Part of that desire is purely financial. After spending so much money creating the ideal billiards club, it only makes sense to target the enormous ASU student population that lives right next door.

The other part is pride. Freezer’s is Frost’s baby and he wants to show customers — billiards enthusiasts and casual fans alike — that a modern club does not have to resemble the outdated pool halls that so many people associate with the industry. “We decided to build something that is ahead of the times,” Frost says. “Most pool rooms around the country are behind the times 20 to 30 years, easy — really, really outdated.”

The team compares Freezer’s to Topgolf, but for billiards.

The look and feel at Freezer’s does appeal to younger players, says Silas Saunders, a junior at ASU majoring in sales and marketing student. He notes that prices are favorable compared to some other Tempe pool halls, despite offering a wide range of amenities.

“They play good music and overall it has a pretty good atmosphere,” Saunders says.

Attracting a steady stream of Millennials and college students has been a struggle for the business, though.

While Freezer’s is bringing in college-age customers, it needs to see more members of the younger generation coming through the door to justify the owners’ major investment.

Industry trends indicate that bringing in younger players could be a daunting task. Billiards halls in the United States saw -4.3 percent annual growth between 2012 and 2017 and analysis shows the industry will see -3.6 percent annual growth from 2017 to 2022, according to IBISWorld’s 2017 Market Research Report on U.S. pool and billiard halls.

That lack of growth is driven by negative participation trends. The industry is having trouble attracting younger customers, in particular, because those customers have so many competing sources of entertainment, according to the report.

To fight those negative industry trends, Frost and his team have outfitted Freezer’s with a range of attractions to complement billiards.

These amenities are designed to appeal to the neighboring college student population and give them an alternative hangout to the typical bars and clubs seen on Mill Avenue. “We’ve often heard from ASU students that it’s a nice escape from Mill Avenue,” Scerca says. “I’ve talked to many students who’ve said the regular grind on Mill kind of gets old.”

Frost adds, “They’re constantly saying it’s a breath of fresh air.”

One thing that immediately jumps out to first-time visitors is the televisions. Oh, the televisions.

Upon walking into Freezer’s, visitors are awash in a sea of screens that all carry Pac-12 Network, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket and all UFC fights.

Freezer’s has more than 70 flat screens, many of which are floating above the pool tables and facing in different directions so there’s not an obstructed view in the house.

Freezer’s also features a full-bar with 24 beers on tap and a full-service kitchen. It also boasts a private lounge called The Hotspot Lounge that features regular DJ performances, bottle service, ping-pong tables and retro video games.

The club hosts ASU Nights on Thursdays with a range of drink specials for students. ASU students can play pool for free daily from noon until 4 p.m.

While the Freezer’s team realizes that many of these same amenities can be found at other bars and clubs closer to campus, they have another secret weapon that sets them apart from traditional Mill Avenue haunts: free parking — one of those things everyone takes for granted until they head out for a night on Mill and spend the first 30 minutes searching for a spot.

Frost is quick to emphasize that all the extras Freezer’s offers are complements, not replacements, for the main attraction: pool.

To the onetime champion and current business owner, billiards is always the star of the show.

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ar enthusiasts from around the world will converge at WestWorld of Scottsdale as more than 2,500 hot rods, customs and classic cars will be featured during the Goodguys ninth Spring Nationals from Friday, March 16, to Sunday, March 18.

“The goal is to celebrate the car culture there,” says Betsy Bennett, director of communications for Goodguys Rod and Custom Association. “To gather people together who love cool cars.”

The event is one of Goodguys Rod and Custom’s 19 yearly shows.

Rules for showing cars are available at good-guys.com; registration is $45.

The Spring Nationals are sectioned off by genres like “Camaro Corral,” “All American Sunday” and “Ya Gotta Drive ’Em.” Phoenix resident Larry Besore, 76, plans to attend. A member of the Over the Hill Gang car club in Phoenix, Besore has been attending Goodguys events for the past 20 years. He has attended every Goodguys event in Scottsdale.

“There’s just so many cars and people like myself who build cars, and live and breathe cars,” Besore says.

“You always see something different.”

Besore fell in love with cars in high school, thanks to his dad.

Sixty-one years later, Besore plans on showing his 1938 Dodge Coupe. He’s not the only member of the Over the Hill Gang who will bring cars.

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3,000 now,” Besore says. “The quality improves every year. I’m glad I don’t have to pick a winner.”

Speaking of awards, the show will distribute to registered cars more than 20 prizes, including muscle, custom rod and truck of the year.

Although Besore doesn’t plan on entering, his club members do.

“We’ve been into the cars since the ‘50s,” Besore says about his club.

“We like the old-school stuff.”

The Spring Nationals will also have a Goodguys AutoCross event, during which hot rods, trucks and muscle cars can compete on a timed road course. This includes a 16-car “Spring Shootout” on Saturday where the fastest cars will compete, regardless of class. Anyone with a registered car at the event will be able to take part in the AutoCross event.

“If you have a ‘32 Ford or you got a ‘78 Ford truck, doesn’t matter, you can come out and run it,” Bennett says.

The Spring Nationals is more than cars, though, as The JJ’s Band provides the soundtrack as kids play in a children’s area, and gatherers dine in a dedicated bar and grill. Children can work on their own Revell Model Car Make-N-Take.

Attendees will also compete for a chance to be one of the finalists for a grand prize giveaway of a 1967 Camaro.

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ho says cinema’s greatest stories can only be celebrated in Hollywood?

UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle is hosting the “Hollywood’s Biggest Night Viewing Party” at 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 4, to bring a taste of Hollywood to Maricopa.

Whether you’re cheering for Dunkirk, The Post, Get Out or The Shape of Water, UltraStar will be Oscar telecast central, showcasing all the fashion, wins, losses, comedy, speeches and impromptu moments.

This is the fifth year for the UltraStar event.

“Guests can walk the red carpet to theater 12,” says Lauria McCartney, director of marketing operations at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. “There will be photographers and we’ll having a ‘best dressed’ contest. The winner of the contest will get a free VIP Theater Suite at UltraStar to be used at their convenience. The suite is a soundproof room behind glass that lets a party of six to 20 people enjoy a film in an exclusive social environment.

“Before the show starts, guests will fill out ballots. Winning ballots will

be entered to win movies for a year at UltraStar. We also have different studios sending us movie swag. For a $1 raffle ticket, guests can enter to win that movie swag.”

UltraStar is a one-stop entertainment venue that includes movies, VIP Theater Suites, dining, Luxe Lounge, bowling, laser tag, a game center, a Gamer Cave full of Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft console games and another recent addition, the virtual reality experience located in the downstairs lobby.

“Guests can choose from different video games, put on virtual reality goggles and experience the game that way,” McCartney says. “There more than 100 game titles available.”

Another UltraStar hotpot is the upper level’s Luxe, which now features country line dancing instruction every other Friday night and karaoke on Wednesdays. Winners from the weekly karaoke contests will return April 25 for a sing-off. The grand prize is $500.

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dySea in the Desert has been engaging visitors since 2013 with attractions like Butterfly Wonderland, OdySea Aquarium, Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs and Dolphinaris.

The latest addition is Bodies Revealed, which explores the human body’s systems and workings in an educational and informative way. Featuring real bodies, guests will view what lies beneath the skin’s surface. Bodies Revealed runs from March 1, 2018, to March 2019.

“Our attractions are designed to not only educate, but entertain,” said Ran Knishinsky, OdySea in the Desert’s chief marketing officer.

“The decision to bring Bodies Revealed here is a complement to the existing attractions, giving people the opportunity to educate themselves about the body.”

Bodies Revealed includes more than 200 whole and partial human body specimens preserved by polymer preservation. It showcases the complexity of the body’s muscles, nerves, blood vessels, organs and bones.

“We’re very respectful,” Knishinsky says. “We look to provide an in-depth view of the complex and intricate network of organs and systems in an up-close and personal way. Generally speaking, viewing this exhibit is a personal choice. If parents are looking to take their children, it’s up to the parents

to determine what the maturity level of the child is, given the nature of the exhibit.

It’ll take the average person 90 minutes to explore the large exhibit, which is set behind glass. Sections of Bodies Revealed are self-guided, but a more robust audio tour will be available for purchase.

“I’ve seen this several times and I’ve fallen in love with the exhibit,” Knishinsky explains. “I found the digestive system as well as the circulatory system exhibits fascinating. Some of these exhibits highlight the importance of nutrition, exercising and healthy lifestyle choices. Seeing a pair of lungs that have been affected by years of smoking was just incredible—and shocking.”

Bodies Revealed appeals to many types of guests, like school groups and college-aged university students.

OdySea in the Desert foresees staying at the forefront of education and entertainment.

“We’re already a large destination and drive a lot of traffic to our site,” Knishinsky says. “We seek to expand our portfolio to create new and exciting attractions which have worldwide brand recognition. The Bodies Revealed exhibit fits into that.”

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hen Lexus announced it was sending a hybrid car to Arizona for media evaluation, it didn’t generate much excitement.

After all, with the economy going up, and fuel prices staying low, gas-saving vehicles are not a trend at the moment.

On the other hand, with paperwork showing a $108,605 price tag, it was obvious this machine warranted a closer look. And looks it got, whether driving on the street, or parked on a curb. The sharp styling certainly drew a crowd.

Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine connected to electric motors and battery system. This hybrid setup produces 354 horsepower, and is hooked to a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Manual

shifting can be done by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Lexus claims a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds which was verified. Not bad for a test weight of 4,600 pounds. Fuel economy is listed at 26/35 mpg. In 850 miles of driving, we observed 24/27 mpg.

Not only is this car quick, it corners like the sports machine it is. Those giant brake discs are the size of manhole covers, and stop the car on a dime. The ride is very comfortable, making long trips a pleasure. The exhaust makes a nice sound when the throttle is pushed hard, but we suspect a lot of it is fake music being piped through the stereo speakers.

The interior is first rate, with a sea of leather, and real suede trim on the doors. Naturally, no food or drinks were allowed in here during our testing.

The overall quality of materials and workmanship is what is expected in an

expensive car. Unfortunately, there were two complaints. First, the cramped rear seats are useless for humans, unless their legs are sawed off. These are for small pets or grocery bags only. Secondly, the control stick has been removed from the infotainment system, replaced with a finger touch pad. It’s near impossible to use when the vehicle is in motion.

A simple task like turning on the air cooled seats takes multiple operations as well. But the rest of this car is so good, we can forgive the small quirks.

For those who want more power, the LC-500 is available with a 5.0liter V-8 cranking 467 horses, and a brisk 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. It’s also priced $3K less than this hybrid version. But with city fuel economy only 16 mpg, any money saved over the purchase price will soon be sucked up at the gas pump.

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anadian country singer Lindsay Ell doesn’t go off on a philosophical tangent after hearing she’s only one of three femaleled acts playing this year’s Country Thunder.

Instead, she hoots and hollers, and declares: “We’re holding down the fort!”

Ell is joining 2011 American Idol runner up Lauren Alaina and their friends in Runaway June as the small percentage of women on the early April festival headlined by Jason Aldean, Toby Keith and Luke Bryan.

Ell and Alaina, it turns out, are best friends and equally thrilled about hitting the stage together.

“It’s hard to make friends in the industry,” says Ell, who sang the Canadian national anthem at the NHL All-Star Game in January. “Lauren and I have become super close. I love her to death.”

Alaina lets out a long “oooooooh” with an increasing squeal when told Ell is playing Country Thunder with her.

“Lindsay Ell, let me see… she’s the most kind-hearted, sweet-spirited soul I have ever met. I love her.

“There are so few women on the

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radio that it’s really scary for all of us.

A lot of us are working toward success, but few of us have been able to achieve that. It can be competitive. It can be scary. It can make you insecure. Lindsay has never made me feel like she’s being competitive with me. She’s just kind and loving and supportive and wants everyone to win. I never doubted her—ever. I love that girl to death. And she can play that guitar. She’s not playing around.”

LAUREN ALAINA The ride from American Idol to Country Thunder has been a “crazy” one, she says.

Releasing her first album shortly after Idol, she really made her mark with 2017’s Road Less Traveled. The title track was her first No. 1 song.

“The day I went No. 1 was one of my favorite moments,” Alaina says.

“I had been working for years and years to get a song on the radio. Then, finally, I got the call that my song I wrote with such a personal message was the No. 1 song in the country.

I don’t know how anything will top that moment, other than me getting married and having kids.”

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divorce, her bulimia and her father heading to rehab for alcoholism.

“It was definitely a good lesson because it was scary to write personal songs like that,” she says. “There’s a lack of female presence on the radio, but also men have insecurities. They’re different from ours. I was honored to be able to say something like that on the radio.”

Alaina chalks up her success to her honest songwriting.

“Country music, at the end of the day, is about honesty,” she says. “I wrote about hard topics that I never expected to write about—divorce, dad’s alcoholism, my eating disorder, my journey overall, my boyfriend.

“I wasn’t in the studio trying to write hit songs. I was trying to write my truth. It just so happened that they were hit songs.”

LINDSAY ELL With a baseball hat pulled low over her blonde hair and a guitar slung over her shoulder, Ell takes the stage to open for Brad Paisley at Gila River Arena in January.

She’s calm and collected, but plays a mean guitar. When she hears that, she gets giddy and constantly says “Thank you.”

“I started playing guitar when I was 8; piano when I was 6,” says the Calgary-born Ell. “I had my first show when I was 10 years old. From that point forward, music made me happy and nothing else does for me what music does for me.”

Ell was valedictorian for her class at Bishop Carroll High School in Calgary, and graduated a year early. She studied business at the University of Calgary and music at the Berklee College of Music. Eventually, she sat down with her parents—an engineer and an educator—and said she was going to quit school to pursue her dream.

“I said, ‘I need to do this,’” Ell recalls. “ ‘I need to do this now. I can always go back to school, but I’ll never have the opportunity to follow my heart and dreams.’ I have the two best parents. They gave me their blessing and, with one person’s name on a piece of paper, I moved to Nashville.”

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Calgary and Nashville, and moved to the States full time after she received her visa.

Her debut album, The Project, went straight to No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan’s U.S. Current Country Albums chart in the summer 2017. It was produced by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush.

“I thank my lucky stars for him every day,” Ell says enthusiastically.

“He’s one of the sweetest human beings you’re ever going to meet. I call him my ‘Studio Yoda.’

“He understands because he’s done everything—songwriter, producer, artist.

He made me knock down the walls I had around my creativity.”

When girls or women see her perform, Ell hopes they’re inspired.

“Girls can play the guitar, too,” she says coyly. “It’s a shame there aren’t more female-fronted bands. I love Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt, but there are few women who front bands and still play instruments.

“Fans have looked at me as a guitar player. When I hear, ‘You inspired me to start learning the guitar,’ that makes me know I’m doing something right.”

RUNAWAY JUNE The three ladies in Runaway June don’t need to boast about famous relatives to get attention. The voices of Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne prove the point just fine.

A former Quartzsite resident, Cooke doesn’t mention Wayne’s grandfather, the late, great John Wayne.

Instead, she’s thrilled about joining Alaina and Ell at Country Thunder.

“We love those girls,” she says.

“They’re so talented and we’re friends with both of them.”

Although the percentage of women at Country Thunder is small, Cooke says it doesn’t represent the industry.

“I feel there’s a change happening,” explains Cooke, who, along with Mulholland and Wayne, is working on Runaway June’s debut album.

“There’s a positive change with the female voices coming back. We grew up in a time when women were dominating the charts—Shania Twain, Dixie Chicks, Trisha Yearwood. It’s nice to see it’s coming back. It’s slow, but it is coming around.”

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hen selfproclaimed “Jersey Boy,” Stan Kansas, took a job at the Grand Canyon in 1996, he was instantly enamored with the colors, the bright sky and the interesting stories.

“I spent two years on the south rim of the Grand Canyon,” he says. “I fell in love with Arizona—completely in love with it.”

Now he is sharing his knowledge of the state and Downtown Phoenix as one of the DTPHX ambassadors, orange-shirt-wearing roving concierges who are on duty seven days a week, 365 days a year to help visitors. They offer restaurant recommendations, assist the homeless, walk visitors to their cars and give directions. Ambassadors man 90 square blocks, from Third Avenue to Seventh Street, the railroad tracks

through Fillmore. They are headquartered on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Washington Street at CityScape Phoenix. For more information, call 602.495.1500 or email ambassadors@dtphx.org.

Kansas began his ambassadorship in January 2017, after spending five years giving tours at the Rosson House Museum.

“They told me people did a variety of tasks, including walking historical tours, which I really, really love,” he says. “That’s one of my favorite tasks.

“We do all kinds of things to generate interest for downtown. So many people didn’t want to come downtown for so long. They considered it a little unsafe and they thought there was nothing to do down there.”

With Chase Field and Talking Stick Resort Arena, a number of award-winning restaurants and family-friendly attractions, the tide changed.

“I love our downtown,” he says.

“There is so much to do.”

Kansas has found his perfect role. A professional actor, Kansas is active in the Screen Actors Guild, and appeared in a Denny’s commercial, and in The Evening Star, the sequel to Terms of Endearment.

“I walk into a restaurant with Shirley MacLaine,” he says about The Evening Star. “She has the most amazing legs—the most amazing legs. She was in her mid- to late-60s when I worked with her, and they had her in mini skirts. I told her, ‘I can’t believe your legs are that sensational.’ But she’s a dancer.”

His stories and wide-ranging knowledge have garnered Kansas five-star reviews on Facebook. He encourages anyone who is passionate about Phoenix to send a cover letter and resume to info@dtphx.org. They are paid positions with “lots of perks and really nice benefits,” Kansas says.

“Downtown Phoenix really likes people who are enthusiastic about their city and their state,” Kansas says. “I loved when I saw the company photograph online: The staff was diverse. There was every color of the rainbow and of every age. There are people ages 20 to 60 on our staff. It’s really cool. This is somewhere I feel really comfortable.

“We get steep discounts at restaurants downtown. Get this: Restaurants host the ambassadors for lunch or dinner so we can talk about their food.

We’re fed constantly. I love to eat, so that’s really great for me.”

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Art Detour 30 allows visitors to do just that, with six days of tours and events that highlight the influence of the arts throughout greater downtown Phoenix.

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anniversary March 15 to March 20.

“It’s important we celebrate the history of our rich culture in Phoenix,” says Catrina Kahler, president of Artlink Inc. “The culture and appeal of our downtown is completely related to the arts community. They’re inextricable.”

Step inside more than 100 artist studios and galleries, take in pop-up galleries and performances, and shop for unique pieces of art to start or continue collections. The family-friendly event offers daytime tours, a “Kids’ Detour,” and hands-on activities for little ones to discover their creative genius.

Formerly a weekend event, this year’s extended schedule brings new additions to the lineup and makes the experience more accessible.

“It became apparent that we needed more time to reflect and honor the many facets of the arts and culture community,” Kahler explains.

The celebration kicks off March 15 with the sixth annual Art d’Core Gala, an evening of music, dancing and an exhibition of exceptional works by members of the Artlink Artist Council alongside creations by 13 emerging artists.

The “Detour” follows March 16 – 18 and is one of the few times artists invite the public into the intimacy of their studios to witness the creative process. This year’s tour is divided by the city’s key art districts, each offering a distinct experience.

March 16 begins with an evening tour of Roosevelt Row, a walkable, energetic area popular for its arts and cultural events, restaurants, galleries, boutiques and music.

The following day, March 17, patrons can discover the texture, history and funkiness that make up Historic Grand Avenue. At night, see the bustling Downtown Phoenix Core with its 11 arts and cultural venues, and catch the unveiling of 50 new artist-designed bike racks that add style to the city streets. The winning designs came out of The Pedal to the Metal: Phoenix Bike Rack Project, an urban arts collaboration between Downtown Phoenix Inc., Artlink, and the city of Phoenix.

Sunday, visitors can take in the eclectic and industrial vibe of the Warehouse District with its largescale brick warehouses repurposed by creative visionaries into distinctive art spaces and cultural venues.

The “Detour” is easy to navigate with printed and online maps and free

docent-guided shuttles running Friday through Sunday. Refuel as needed at the myriad cafes, bars and restaurants that make the downtown area a food-lovers’ haven.

The Art Detour celebration finishes with another new addition, the Creative Symposium series, March 19 and March 20. Artists, art lovers, and those who adore Phoenix are invited to discover and get excited about art collecting and to learn how the partnership between art and architecture create our culturally rich city.

And when it comes to the question of whether culture exists in Phoenix, Kahler hopes Art Detour 30 puts an end to the doubt and answers the question with a definitive yes.

Art d’Core Gala

Warehouse215 at Bentley Projects, 215 E. Grant Street, Phoenix, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 15, $20/single, $30/pair.

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Venues throughout greater downtown Phoenix, 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18.

Symposium Series

Art + Architecture Symposium, 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 19, $10 Artists + Collectors Symposium, Phoenix Art Museum, Tuesday, March 20.

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hen Albert Hammond Jr. was booked to play the Crescent Ballroom’s Flying Burrito Music and Food Festival, The Strokes’ guitarist/keyboardist got an earful.

“I have a bunch of (social media) comments about how amazing those combos are,” he says with a laugh. “I’m on the Carne Asada stage. How can you not be excited about playing music and eating a burrito?”

The festival will serve as a release party for Hammond’s album Francis Trouble, which becomes available March 9.

Francis Trouble explores the stillborn death of his twin brother, Francis, and the lingering effects it had in his life and music. In November 1979, Hammond Jr.’s mother, Claudia, miscarried.

Although they rushed to the hospital, Claudia and Albert Hammond Sr. were told that the baby was far too premature to live. Albert continued to grow inside of his mother undetected until she was nearly six months pregnant.

He knew about the tragedy, but hadn’t heard, until he was 36, that part of Francis remained behind in the womb and was born alongside him – a fingernail. Working within this mentality, Hammond Jr. created Francis

Trouble. Hammond is excited for the world to hear it on Friday, March 9.

“I am speechless about my album coming out,” he says. “I opened for the Killers and played four or five of the new ones. The reaction from a crowd who didn’t know me or my new songs was amazing. It’s going to be a narrative-changing record.”

He’s referring to his job description. For years, his name was paired with “guitarist from The Strokes.” Now, he’s taking on a new role as lead singer/ frontman of his solo run, a prospect he’s enjoying. But Hammond’s true mission is to share Francis’ story.

“The loss is sad, but I knew about the loss since I was younger,” Hammond says. “What was so fascinating was how it tied in with the work I had already been doing. My show will be a good time, though. I have a gaggle of great songs and I’m entertaining.

Giving this away is like when they play the preview and you feel like you saw the whole movie.

“It’s nothing like that. You will have a great time and hope you leave with something touching you in some way—hopefully it’s not the person next to you.”

Flying Burrito Festival

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, crescentphx.com, 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, $12-$27.

FLYING BURRITO FESTIVAL INFO Second Avenue and Crescent Ballroom will be transformed into a live music and burrito haven with four stages housing 25 bands. Samples and full burritos will be available from vendors like Ladera Taverna Y Cocina, AXA-MEX, Mi Salsa, Hummus Xpress, Elote Man, Left Coast Burrito Co., Different Smoke Barbecue, Frijolitos Mobile Coffee, Two Fat Guys Grilled Cheese, Cocina 10, Flaying Hawaiian, and others.

Carne Asada Stage • Albert Hammond Jr. • The Frights • Porches • No Age • La Luz

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Al Pastor Stage • Vox Urbana • Courtney Marie Andrews • Son Led • Las Chollas Peligrosas • Flamenco por la Vida

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McDowell Mountain Music Festival

MARCH 2 TO MARCH 4 Each year, the McDowell Mountain Music Festival focuses its energies on catering to Arizona community, culture and charity. All proceeds from this year’s festival, which features headliners like Big Gigantic, Griz, Father John Misty and O.A.R., will go to charity. Expect the usual festival festivities, too, including food vendors, drinks and shops galore.

Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.343.0453, m3ffest.com, times vary, $50-$540.

Rockin’ Taco Rumble

MARCH 2 Arizona’s first Rockin’ Taco Rumble will bring the heat, the meat and all the cheesy puns to Events on Jackson. Come and sample tacos local taco teams/restaurants and be sure to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice competition. Also, guests will enjoy local craft beer and spirits, live music and delicious desserts and sides.

The Events on Jackson, 245 E. Jackson Street, Phoenix, rockintacorumble.com, 6 to 9 p.m., $45 in advance, $55 at the door.

Indian Fair and Market

MARCH 3 AND MARCH 4 The Heard Museum Guild’s annual Indian Fair and Market highlights art, culture and Native American tradition each year. From artist demonstrations to cultural performances to shopping and kids’ crafts, there’s something for all ages to explore.

Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.8840, heard.org, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10-$20.

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is sure to rock the stage with hits old and new. DJ Khaled, a hip-hop icon in his own right, opens.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, talkingstickresortarena.com, 7:30 p.m., $30-$495.

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

MARCH 8 TO MARCH 11 Cirque du Soleil is indescribable you can only experience it. Crystal is the company’s first experience on ice, bringing together world-class ice skaters and acrobats. Watch them stake their claims to a frozen playground of wonder with stunning visual acrobatic stunts and skating.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 1.800.745.3000, cirquedusoleil. com, times vary, $32-$160.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx. com, 4 p.m., $10 festival and $25 festival and after party.

The Book and Author Luncheon

MARCH 12 The Brandeis National Committee presents its annual book and author luncheon, bringing together some of the best voices in literature for the afternoon. This year’s authors include Tina Brown, A.J. Finn, Kristin Hannah, Steven J. Ross and Tayari Jones, whose latest book was chosen as a 2018 Oprah Book Club selection.

Jack Rabbit and the Easter Basket MARCH 7 TO APRIL 1 This Easter musical takes place in old-time Arizona as Little Sally Johnson finds herself too far from the Easter Bunny to get her basket.

With the help of Jack Rabbit and his desert friends, she goes on a puppet adventure like no other.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham Street, Phoenix, 602.262.2050, azpuppets. org, times vary, Wednesday to Sunday, $7-$10.

burritos catching air, this festival will have a wide selection of full and sample-sized burritos, as well as a bevy of other food truck favorites. The intimate Crescent Ballroom will transform into four house stages, bringing in 25 bands from across the nation, including Albert Hammond Jr. and The Frights.

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MARCH 10 It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a burrito? While there may not be any

Sheraton Grand Phoenix, 340 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 480.442.9623, brandeisphoenix.org, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $125.

On Central Fashion and Art Weekend

MARCH 16 TO MARCH 18 You don’t need to travel far for Fashion Week-END in downtown Phoenix. For three days, fashion and art take over with exhibits, talent displays, live music and pop-up shops. Don’t miss the outdoor runway show on Saturday, when the works of nationally and locally renowned designers go on display.

Cityscape, 1 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 480.771.5522, oncentralphoenix.com, times vary, $25-$150.

Alice in Wonderland MARCH 17 AND MARCH 18 Arizona’s premier contemporary ballet company, Convergence Ballet, takes on this Lewis Carroll classic about a girl who falls into a rabbit hole and finds herself in a new world. Look out for your favorite characters – from the Queen of Hearts to the Cheshire Cat—alongside stunning costumes and dazzling visual effects.

Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.252.8497, herbergertheater.org, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday, $25.

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apper Jay IDK had an epiphany while incarcerated at age 17.

He wanted to be famous.

“I knew I wanted to be someone great,” says Jay IDK, U.K.-born Jason Mills. “I wanted to do something that included being famous. I always thought I had a super power or something.”

Until 2012, he didn’t believe his dreams would lead to music.

“That year, I was just bored and started writing music,” he says. “I wondered how it was going to sound, and what people were going to think about it. So I started putting out music every Sunday. I had a decent amount of views and feedback, so I focused on that.”

Jay IDK, which stands for “ignorantly delivering knowledge,” is touring in support of his critically acclaimed album IWASVERYBAD. He’ll open for A$AP Ferg and Denzel Curry on Wednesday, March 14, at The Van Buren.

IWASVERYBAD tells the 25-yearold’s story—his move to the United States at age 2, the loss of his mother, and his stormy adolescence. Featuring guest appearances from Chief Keef,

Swizz Beatz, DOOM, Del The Funky Homosapien, Mother Marygold and more, IWASVERYBAD is centered around the lead single “Pizza Shop” with Yung Gleesh. Expect to hear most of the album’s cuts at The Van Buren.

“The show will be the first time I’m performing this set,” Jay IDK says. “I’ve been performing the same set for one to one and a half years. This is totally different. I’m playing a lot of new music. I don’t know if I’m performing anything old, really.”

Jay IDK is flattered he was asked to tag along on A$AP Ferg’s tour, and thrilled by IWASVERYBAD’s positive reviews. There’s a simple answer for his success.

“I think I just have the drive, the passion and the talent,” he says.

“It’s really a combination of things.

Everybody’s path is different. If you really want something, you’ll figure out how. If you’re not figuring it out, you don’t really want it.”

A$AP, Denzel Curry and Jay IDK

The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, thevanburenphx.com, 9 p.m.

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illy Raffoul didn’t have a choice but to pursue music.

His father, Jody Raffoul, led the folk movement in the Windsor/Detroit area long before Ray LaMontagne was a thing.

Watching his dad tread the musical waters was inspiring to the now-23-year-old.

“His work ethic is pretty remarkable,” says Raffoul, who splits his time between Leamington, Ontario, Canada, and Los Angeles.

“Seeing him five, six nights of the week working and performing went far for me for sure.”

That tenacity has paid off for Raffoul, who signed a deal with Interscope Records. His low-timbered rock ‘n’ roll has been compared to Jeff Buckley. Raffoul released his debut single “Driver” in May 2017 to rave reviews.

“Dark Four Door” and “Difficult” followed, setting the tone for his upcoming debut album. He’ll showcase his music when he opens for ZZ Ward at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Crescent Ballroom.

“Hopefully my show comes off as pretty dynamic,” Raffoul says.

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throughout the set. It’s all original material, the majority of which are unreleased because, you know, we’re going to do more than three songs.”

Inspired by his father, Raffoul began writing songs at age 13.

“It was the first time I sat down and tried to write a song that was structured,” says Raffoul, who is finishing his debut fulllength album in California. “I wrote about whatever’s going on in my life or my friends’ lives. Now, I’ll get inspired from watching a movie. It comes from anywhere now. I hope I get more comfortable with it.”

That’s tough, considering he’s an admitted perfectionist.

“I’m putting out something that is out there forever,” Raffoul says. “You always want to put your best foot forward, but you can’t overdo it. I’ve heard people say they don’t feel like they’re ever really done. But my full-length album has been a longtime coming.

I’m very excited.”

ZZ Ward w/Billy Raffoul and Black Pistol Fire

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx. com, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, $22-$99.

‘CRYSTAL’

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rofessional ice skater Scott Smith always wanted to perform with Cirque du Soleil, but wasn’t exactly the tumbling type.

However, when he heard the Canadian entertainment company was creating an ice show, Crystal, he applied immediately.

“I always thought it would be cool if they did an ice show,” Smith says. “I didn’t think I would actually have an opportunity to really work for them.”

Initially, he didn’t hear from them. Last November, they called and hired him.

“I immediately contacted the people I needed to contact to make that happen and two days later I was on a flight,” Smith says.

The 42nd Cirque du Soleil production, Crystal, features ice skaters and acrobats who embark on an “exhilarating tale of self-discovery.”

“The stage is ice and, obviously, there are skaters in it,” he says. “The acrobats are wearing a special kind of shoe so they can do tricks on the ice without having skates on. People are flying through the air while we’re skating on the ice.”

There are some nerve-wracking parts for Smith, however.

“I do a couple triple jumps throughout and there’s always a risk,” Smith says. “I have to focus right before that part. I have to do a couple back flips as well. One of them is over somebody. I have to stay focused for that part as well.”

The 36-year-old is an accomplished skater. He was born in Florida, but grew up in Baltimore. He trained at the University of Delaware and the Skating Club of Boston before heading to Salt Lake City. Professionally, he won three senior international medals—silver at the 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy and 2003 Karl Schäfer Memorial, gold at the 2005 Ondrej Nepela Memorial—and placed fifth at the 2005 Four Continents Championships. Ice performance was a logical next step in his career, which he says he loves.

“Skating is a sport and performance entertainment,” he says. “When I finished with the sports side of skating, I delved into performance. I want the performance part to last as long as possible.”

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 800.745.3000, ticketmaster. com, various times Thursday, March 8, to Sunday, March 11, $44.

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TOUR DU JOUR Welcome to “The Tourist,” a section for the more than 40 million visitors to our state, as well as the locals. But we’re not stopping at the border. Whether it be nightlife, natural wonders, golf, resort diversions, amazing cuisine or one-ofa-kind attractions, let us point out the best of the mileposts.

Enjoy!

Dillon’s KC BBQ Bayou CrackerJax Family Fun and Sports Park The entire family will be entertained at CrackerJax! Experience a variety of attractions including go-karts, 18hole miniature golf course, 300-yard golf driving range with two levels and 66 bays, bumper boats, batting cages, the Bungee Dome, Alien Invasion Laser Tag, volleyball courts, Water Wars arcade, restaurant and more. Ideal for birthday parties and corporate events of all sizes. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Driving range is open at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

1601 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.998.2800, CrackerJax.com

Dillon’s KC BBQ Bayou is ready to serve its great food to diners in its new location—13 miles closer than its previous spot. Spend the day, choose a camp site or dine with us at this wonderfully huge venue that only Dillon’s Bayou and its award-winning barbecue can offer. Check out the general store, where you’re sure to find something necessary or unique. Our guests and employees are our greatest asset and we’re grateful for their loyalty. Visit one of our destination locations: Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor and Dillon’s at The Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium.

Four Valley locations, dillonsrestaurant.com

O.K. Corral Visit the actual site of Tombstone, Arizona’s legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and see Wyatt Earp and “Doc” Holliday in daily reenactments.

There are life-sized animatronic figures of the eight gun fighters, too.

Experience the Corral as it was in the 1880s, with working blacksmiths, antique cowboy gear, Western buggies and four museum displays. Ticket includes admission to multimedia Tombstone history show and a copy of the October 26, 1881, Tombstone Epitaph newspaper with original reports of the gunfight.

326 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, 520.457.3456, okcorral.com

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BEAUTIFUL BENSON Explore big in this little city with it all

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ust over two hours from the Valley sits Benson – the kind of sweet, backroads destination you initially stumble upon, and then angle for ways to return to again and again.

Benson was founded when the Southern Pacific Railroad came through Southern Arizona in 1880; it’s named for Judge William Benson, a colleague of the railroad’s president who spent many years in the mining towns of the region.

The town’s top attraction is Kartchner Caverns State Park. This limestone cave is “live,” meaning its icicle-like formations continue to grow thanks to water seepage from the surface. This underground landscape is cool – literally – with an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Reservations are necessary to tour the cave.

Back above ground is the most extraordinary place to browse and buy books and its smack in the middle of a working cattle ranch. The Singing Wind Bookshop is a true Arizona original, in business since 1974. The shop is beloved as “the headquarters for books about the Southwest.” You can while away hours here; and you’re welcome to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy the jaw-dropping, 360-degree views.

If Kartchner offers geologic discovery, Holy Trinity Monastery spreads spiritual delight. The lovely grounds of this Benedictine monastery are open to visitors of all faiths. First, you’ll encounter a towering Celtic cross; amble a bit and you’ll enjoy an enclosed courtyard garden, pecan trees, and a nun-run RV park.

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Whatever you do, don’t miss the bookstore for its wonderful, fresh-baked bread.

Another can’t-miss attraction – The Oasis Sanctuary. Established in 1997, The Oasis Sanctuary is a unique avian rescue and life-care facility dedicated to providing permanent care, shelter and rehabilitation for companion parrots for which other rehoming options do not exist. In particular, they are a refuge for exotic birds such as parrots, cockatoos, macaws and other Psittacine birds. If you are interested in visiting The Oasis site, visitors are welcome by appointment. There is a suggested minimum donation of $10.

Now, if seeking nature beyond the beautiful bird, try Cochise Stronghold nature and interpretive trails. This rugged natural fortress was, for some 15 years in the mid-1800s, the home and base of operations for the famed Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise. He is reputed to have been a master strategist and leader who was never conquered in battle.

Upon his death, he was secretly buried somewhere in or near his impregnable

fortress. The exact location has never been revealed or determined. Today, within the Stronghold are several trails, ranging from less than a mile to five miles one way. There are benches strategically placed, so you can sit and listen to the whispers of those from long ago and enjoy the superb views of the canyon.

If there are any Old West fans in your group, don’t leave Benson without a quick stop at Gammon’s Gulch Movie Studio, a working movie set that gives tours nearly daily. And for the sophisticated set on your trip, make time for the Gallery of Dreams Fine Art Gallery in town. At any given time, the space exhibits 50-plus artists from throughout the United States, all working in different styles and media.

In addition to oil and acrylic painting, the Gallery of Dreams exhibits a full complement of original artwork including jewelry, mixed media, leather work, fountains, bronze and stone sculptures.

Of course, like any great spot in Arizona – they have golf! The San Pedro Golf Course, owned and operated by the

city of Benson, is an 18-hole championship course. This facility has six sets of tee boxes that allows for play from more than 7,300 yards all the way down to 3,500 yards. Hence, it offers a quality golfing experience at an affordable price for players of all skill levels. The front nine meanders through mesquite groves along the San Pedro River, while the back nine plays through natural canyons with significant elevation changes. San Pedro is pure golf played in an all-natural setting, free from man-made obstructions.

And finally, there are several options for accommodations. Camping and RVs are among the most popular ways to enjoy the area, but there are also a host of bed and breakfasts, and guest ranches from which to choose, including Cochise Stronghold Bed & Breakfast, Down by the River Bed & Breakfast, Double R Guest Ranch and Triangle T Guest Ranch.

For more information, bensonvisitorcenter.com.

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‘HAIR’!

Arizona Broadway Theatre celebrates the musical’s 50th year

he 50-year-old musical Hair reflects the essence and revolution of the 1960s.

Even though the songs and story are legendary, Arizona Broadway Theatre director/choreographer Kurtis Overby took his time scheduling the show, which presents hot-button issues like free love, community, war, peace and resistance.

“With Hair, we wanted to wait a while to really think about how we wanted to approach the piece,” says Overby, who has been with the theater for a decade.

Ultimately, Overby decided to honor Hair on its 50th anniversary, sticking with the 1968 story. It is on stage through March 25.

“I’ve seen different versions of Hair performed,” Overby says. “What scared me was they were commentaries on current political and societal things that were going on and I was uncomfortable with that.”

Overby wanted to pay homage to the folks who allow U.S. residents to be free.

“We don’t have that fear to go out and do things,” he says. “It’s important to look at 1968 and look at those people who lived through this era and honor them in a way that the other ways to do Hair do not. I want to keep it very straightforward and let the audience take whatever they want from it.”

Hair presents its challenges, however, he adds. Overby admits the script was difficult to understand.

“After reading it 10 times, it was important for me to find a character from whose point of view to tell the story,” he says. “Once we get the audience to understand that it’s that character’s point of view, then everything will take shape and people will understand what is going on.”

The casting for Hair can be tricky as the production features brief full nudity, provocative, strong language and lyrics and adult situations.

“I think we hit the nail on the head with casting,” Overby explains.

“I don’t know all of the cast, but I do know quiet of few of them, and a returning Arizona Broadway Theatre actor, Ryan Crimmins, is playing the character of Claude. I trust him 100 percent and I’ve worked with him many times. I think we have a very talented cast to tell this story.”

Hair

Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 623.776.8400, azbroadway.org, various times through Sunday, March 25, show tickets, which vary in price, are available with or without dinner.

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MARCH 1 TO MARCH 4 In celebration of the Musical Theatre of Anthem’s 10th anniversary, local composer and playwright Brian M. Kunnari will premiere the musical comedy Decided. The performance is a personal and thoughtful story about Deja, a high school senior who decides it’s time for something new and begins a journey of discovery.

Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem, 623.336.6001, musicaltheatreofanthem.org, times vary, $16-$19.

Exposed Studio & Gallery Reopening

MARCH 2 Closed since 2014, the Exposed Studio & Gallery reopens at 6 p.m. on March 2, just one day before the Melrose Street Fair. The works of owner Gregg Edelman, and H. Geo Unti will be the first exhibit in the gallery that looks forward to welcoming visitors for years to come.

Exposed Studio & Gallery, 4225 N. Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, 602.370.3260, exposedgallery. com, times vary, free.

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All The Earth, Sing As One MARCH 3 AND MARCH 4 The Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 60 members will be accompanied by a 17-piece orchestra for a concert that will result in a stunning global celebration of joy. A highlight will be Dan Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo,” which brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 text. Sung in seven different languages, it allows for a wide spectrum of musical influences.

First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Avenue, Mesa, 7:30 p.m. March 3, and La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 3 p.m. March 4, 480.305.4538, sonorandesertchorale.org, $15$20.

Catapult MARCH 5 A dance company that makes you laugh! A dance company that appeals to all ages! That’s Catapult. Executing their craft behind a screen, the company’s dancers create silhouettes that tell a story.

Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, 480.279.7194, higleycenter.org, 7:30 p.m., $30-$54.60.

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MARCH 7 TO APRIL 15 On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis met for an impromptu recording session at Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. What they created that night became a work of rock ‘n roll history. Relive that night through a stage production packed with your favorite songs.

Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre. com, times vary, $35-$100.

The King and I MARCH 20 TO MARCH 25 The Lincoln Center Theater production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical tells the story of the relationship between the King of Siam and a British schoolteacher. While two worlds collide, between the modern and imperialistic, the theme of hopefulness and understanding prevails. The soundtrack features some of the most memorable show tunes created.

ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, 480.965.3434, asugammage.com, times vary, $60-$225.

Rock MARCH 22 TO 24 Scorpius Dance pays tribute to rock music from the ’70s onward. The production debuted in 2015 and is returning to once again entertain audiences. The show features dance, aerials and new works from Lisa Starry.

Phoenix Theatre, Hormel Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, scorpiusdance.com, 7:30 p.m., $20-$30.

The Jack London Series MARCH 23 TO APRIL 4 The latest exhibit at the Bonner David Galleries features visual artist/ landscape painter Gail Morris, and will include pieces created after a recent studio move to the Jack London district of Oakland, California.

Meet Gail Morris during the artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. March 23.

Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, 480.941.8500, bonnerdavid. com, times vary, free.

Scottsdale Arts Festival

MARCH 9 TO MARCH 11 The weather is perfect, and there is no better time to get outside and enjoy the arts. Luckily, this annual festival offers three days of art, music, food and family activities.

Nearly 170 jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and Canada will be on display. In addition, free admission will be offered to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).

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Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleartsfestival.org, times vary, $12-$20.

DaVinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience

MARCH 10 The inventions, machines, sketches, paintings and sculptures of DaVinci and Michelangelo are presented in this multimedia event during which their lives are compared and contrasted with modern-day geniuses.

Hosted by Mark Rodgers.

Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 480.782.2680, chandlercenter.org, 7:30 p.m., $25-$35.

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MARCH 16 TO 25 The Westbrook Village Players present a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Each August, five women meet in North Carolina to reminisce about their time on the swim club, and their husbands, children and lives. The play focuses on four weekends over the period of nearly three decades.

Vistas Recreation Center Auditorium, 18825 N. Country Club Parkway, Peoria, 623.523.3997, westbrookvillageplayers.org, times vary, $12-$13.

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org, 8 p.m., $59-$89.

Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, 928.684.6624, dewpac.org, 7:30 p.m., $55-$65.

MARCH 17 Scottsdale favorite Kristin Chenoweth appears as part of a series showcasing Broadway’s brightest stars. Accompanied by her longtime friend Seth Rudetsky, Chenoweth will offer a cabaret-style show mixed with popular songs and candid showbiz stories.

MARCH 25 The Zurich Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1945 and is one of the leading ensembles of its kind. The program’s repertoire will be broad, ranging from baroque, to classical, to romantic, to the present. Bring the entire family because tickets are just $5 for those 18 years of age and younger!

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MARCH CONCERTS AT THE MIM MUSIC THEATER BENNY GREEN TRIO WITH VERONICA SWIFT Monday, March 5 | 7 p.m.

“Benny Green is a consummate jazz pianist. He’s mastered all the past styles from Kansas City stride to Bill Evans to bebop and beyond.”

—All About Jazz

ALTAN Wednesday, March 7 | 7 p.m.

TRACE BUNDY Thursday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m.

His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience.

ARTURO SANDOVAL Friday, March 23 | 7 & 9 p.m.

These legendary performers keep traditional Irish music alive and push it even further, helping to shape the future.

A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval is one of the most brilliant, multifaceted, and renowned musicians of our time.

WU MAN AND THE HUAYIN SHADOW PUPPET BAND

SAHBA MOTALLEBI WITH NAGHMEH FARAHMAND: A NOWRUZ CELEBRATION

Saturday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Virtuosa Wu Man joins the Zhang Family Band for performances of old-tune traditional music with shadow puppetry.

Sunday, March 25 | 7 p.m.

Incomparable virtuoso bringing the renaissance of Persian music to Phoenix

THE ACOUSTIC LIVING ROOM: SONGS AND STORIES WITH KATHY MATTEA FEATURING BILL COOLEY

“HARMONICS OF THE NIGHT” WITH ANDY SUMMERS, LEGENDARY GUITARIST OF THE POLICE

Tuesday, March 13 | 6 & 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 | 7 p.m.

“Her voice stands out as a rare blend of warmth and power.”

—Hartford Courant

“Andy Summers continues to create music that captivates audiences.”

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VICKI MCDERMITT: CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Monday, March 19 | 7 p.m.

Phoenix vocalist, Vicki McDermitt brings joy filled jazz at its best!

JOEY ALEXANDER Friday, March 30 | 7 & 9 p.m.

“He recently turned 14 years old, but Joey Alexander is already a music industry veteran.”

—San Francisco Chronicle

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LEONARD BERNSTEIN Pianist Jeffrey Siegel honors the composer on his birth centennial

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eonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday is a west side story and an east side story; one of joy uptown, downtown and everywhere great music, music-making and musicmakers are loved.

“It’s wonderful that all over the musical world, his music is being celebrated this year,” says pianist Jeffrey Siegel, who, like Bernstein, speaks with his audiences from the stage.

“He wanted to be remembered as a conductor and music educator, but he told me that he was most concerned that his music would survive him.”

Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Musical Celebration is the final of Siegel’s four annual “Keyboard Conversations,” piano concerts with commentary. The show is at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at the Virginia Piper Concert Hall at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

“West Side Story, one of the great musicals of the 20th century, was 60 years old last year,” he adds. “Many of his other compositions are being played frequently into the 21st century. Gladly, we can say that his music has survived.”

Phoenix native Steven Spielberg has just announced a film remake of the 1961 West Side Story, with the book by Tony Kushner.

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wide: symphonic and orchestral music, ballet, film and theater, choral works, opera, chamber music and piano pieces.

Specifically, other well-known compositions include the “Serenade for Violin, Strings, Harp and Percussion,” the “The Three Dance Episodes from ‘On the Town, Mass,” in memory of John F. Kennedy, the masterpiece choral work, “Chichester Psalms,” and three symphonies.

Siegel studied as a youth with three of the 20th century’s premier teachers: Rudolf Ganz, Rosina Lhévinne at The Juilliard School in New York City, and, while a Fulbright Scholar, with Ilona Kabos in London.

The great Arthur Rubinstein, considered the greatest modern Chopin interpreter, coached him.

Siegel has appeared with the great orchestras worldwide: the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, London Symphony, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony of Japan and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

The conductors he partnered with are legends from yesterday and today: Pierre Boulez, Neeme Järvi, James Levine, Zubin Mehta, Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, Lorin Maazel, Eugene Ormandy, Sir George Solti, Klaus Tennstedt, Yevgeny Svetlanov and his friend of 45 years, Leonard Slatkin, with whom he recorded the complete piano works of George Gershwin, an Amazon bestseller. Other recent CD releases include The Romantic Music of Chopin and The Miracle of Mozart.

This is the 39th year in Scottsdale

for Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations, which the young septuagenarian also performs in 20 other cities annually, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Washington, D.C. and at London’s Kings Place.

In these, he plays virtuoso works for the piano by a broad range of composers and briefly discusses the works before playing them. He follows each concert with a question-and-answer session.

The programs, which began nearly 50 years ago at Northwestern University in Siegel’s native Chicago, have been widely praised by attendees and critics.

RHAPSODY IN JOY In this tribute, Siegel will perform piano arrangements of songs from Bernstein’s West Side Story, plus two works associated with Bernstein: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which Bernstein both played and conducted, and Aaron Copland’s El Salon Mexico, an orchestral piece that Bernstein arranged for solo piano, his first published work.

“Lenny—he always wanted fellow musicians to call him that and not the more formal ‘maestro’ or ‘Mr. Bernstein’ because he said, ‘We are all making music together’—played the Rhapsody more often than any other piano composition and recorded it twice,” Siegel explains. “He talked about Gershwin’s ability to, as he put it, ‘perspire gorgeous melodies’ effortlessly.”

Gershwin and Copland were his favorite American composers. “Copland was a father figure for him through his life,” he adds. Copland and Bernstein

died in 1990.

In Scottsdale, Siegel will play four lesser-known Bernstein pieces, three of the Anniversaries, short compositions for piano, and an unpublished piece that Siegel debuted.

He is the only pianist who has played it professionally.

“Lenny called the Anniversaries, ‘snapshots in sound, showing his introspective, private side rather than the extroverted personality many associate with him,” he says.

The pieces are in honor of Copland, Johnny Mehegan, a jazz pianist Bernstein liked to listen to in Manhattan’s musical-rich Greenwich Village, and for Helen Coates, his personal secretary.

MESSAGE OF THE MAESTRO Siegel met Bernstein as a young man through a mutual friend, American mezzo-soprano, Jenny Tourel, who escorted the young pianist back stage to meet with him. Then, in a series of subscription concerts in November 1988, conducted by Zubin Mehta, he spoke at length with Bernstein, as they often encountered each other during and after rehearsals and performances.

“We chatted in the conductor’s room, and he said to me that his publicist, Maggie Carson, attended and enjoyed my ‘Keyboard Conversations,’” he recalls. “He told me how pleased he was that I was using the format he so much approved of.”

Then Bernstein said something that has resonated with Siegel since and helped reconfirm his life’s path to 75 and beyond: “Of all the great things you are doing, including performing as a concert pianist with symphony orchestras, make sure you continue to make time to do these programs. Few musicians can play music well and talk about it just as well.”

Case in point: An 11-year-old boy approached Siegel after a recent “Keyboard Conversation” and noted, “Mr. Siegel, you know, Beethoven is not that bad, after all.”

Bernstein: He’s pretty good, too.

“Keyboard Conversations”

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, $29-$49.

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erman rock guitarist Michael Schenker is witnessing a resurgence.

Approaching his 50th anniversary in music, the axman is celebrating his career and a new album with Michael Schenker Fest, an evening of tunes led by three classic Michael Schenker Group vocalists—Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley—plus Temple of Rock frontman, Doogie White.

“We’re touring with four singers, with the same lineup as the albums,” Schenker says. “It’s a two-and-a-halfhour show, with plenty of music. We play everything that is most popular from Michael Schenker—the classics, the new stuff, the instrumentals, etc., etc. It’s going to be great.”

Schenker burst onto the scene in the early 1970s with the Scorpions. His Flying V bolstered the popularity of

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UFO, one of the top rock bands from that same decade.

Since 1980, Schenker has been best known for his work with MSG, including his 1980s self-titled debut (featuring Barden), 1982’s Assault Attack (with Bonnet) and 1987’s Perfect Timing (with McAuley).

The musicians will hit the Marquee Theatre stage on Monday, March 26.

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Schenker.

In 1992, he wanted a change, so he set aside his commercial touring bands and went for something new—in Arizona. He had homes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, and a recording studio in Cave Creek.

“Those are the missing years of Michael Schenker,” he says. “It was when I disconnected and did my own fun things—acoustic instrumentals, electric instrumentals. I needed to get it out of my system.”

His time in the Valley was fun, he adds. “(Megadeth’s) Dave Mustaine and his guitarist, Marty Friedman, came over

to record,” he says. “We had a lot of fun there. But one day, I decided it was not really what I should be doing for the rest of my life. It was really expensive.

I decided to let go of it and in 2005, I moved back to Germany. I’m living now, for the last 10 years, in England.”

In March, he’ll cross the pond into the United States to celebrate the release of Resurrection in the United States. Schenker will be joined by second guitarist/keyboardist Steve Mann, bassist Chris Glen and drummer Ted McKenna.

The next 24 months are going to be remarkable for Schenker. He’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of Strangers in

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An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard

The Stray Cat Lee Rocker · Apr. 7 · 7:30 p.m. Always & Forever · Apr. 14 · 7:30 p.m.

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the Night, an album he recorded with the British heavy metal rock band UFO. Next year it’ll mark 50 years since he started writing with Klaus Meine of The Scorpions, another band in which Schenker performed.

“Maybe Klaus will show up at some point? We’ll call it the Ultimate Michael Schenker Fest,” he says with a laugh.

Michael Schenker Fest w/ Color of Chaos

Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.829.0607, luckymanonline.com, 8 p.m.

Monday, March 26, $30-$60.

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The Monkees present The Mike & Micky Show · Jun. 1 · 7:30 p.m.

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CRAVING FOR A QUARTER CENTURY K.D. Lang revives ‘Ingenue’ for its 25th anniversary

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or the longest time, Canadian pop and country singersongwriter K.D. Lang had issues with her hit “Constant Craving” from her 25-yearold album, Ingenue.

“I knew that it was a pop song on the record that didn’t have any other pop songs on it,” Lang says via telephone from her home. “It made me mad, but I also knew it was imperative that I put it on the record. Now I’m glad I was able to work through my reticence toward having a hit.”

How did she get over it?

“I had people around me, like Ben Mink, my cowriter and coproducer, my record company, who I trusted and am still friends with,” she says. “I think I knew the record needed a beacon and I just worked through it.”

“Constant Craving” is on the setlist for her Thursday, March 8, show at the Chandler Center for the Arts, where she will celebrate Ingenue’s 25th anniversary.

“I do some songs exactly the same, or we change them a lot,” she says. “It’s fun. I try to do a balance because people have relationships with them. When I see someone I love and I want to hear the songs, I don’t want to hear them completely changed. Hopefully, we can deliver something that pleases people.”

She has already toured this album in Australia and Canada. Lang says it’s interesting to get fans’ take on Ingenue now.

“Just having the experience of playing it on stage and for people who have had 25 years with it has been pretty interesting,” she says. “Not everybody gets to do that. The music has changed and yet it hasn’t. We’re playing the record in its entirety, in sequence, from the top of the show. It creates a space that we all get to exist in again. Everyone

has their own relationship with it.”

Fans’ stories have been touching.

“I hear a lot of people say, ‘I was 14 when this record came out. When I played it, my mom and dad suspected I was gay,’” she says. “‘Then I had to tell them I was gay.’ I hear a lot of coming out stories around it.”

This U.S. tour is the most fans will see of Lang this year.

“I’m just going to tour a little bit in the States,” says Lang, who enjoys spending time with her 94-year-old mother. “That’s the beauty of being 56. I get to decide how much I’m going to work.”

K.D. Lang

Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 480.782.2680, chandlercenter.org, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8, $68-$128.

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TRIPLET TELEPATHY Just Seconds Apart’s pop sounds just work

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he Scottsdale-based pop band Just Seconds Apart could be written off as a novelty act by naysayers.

Their story reads like a film: Triplets—Sela (drummer/ vocalist), Ari (keyboardist/bassist) and Alex Poulos (vocalist/guitarist)—start playing music at age 8 and continue to this day, at age 18.

Just Seconds Apart is deeper than that, however, with its high-energy live shows and hook-laden lyrics yielding tours with Plain White T’s and Rachel Platten.

“We write our own songs and produce our own music,” Ari says. “We can’t be called a novelty act because of the way we carry ourselves and they way we perform. We can prove it through our music.”

Just Seconds Apart will showcase its latest single, “Santorini Dream,” during a release party at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Hard Rock Café in Phoenix. At the party, Just Seconds Apart will perform three songs and screen the “Santorini Dream” video, which will go national.

“We’re really excited about the video,” Ari says. “That video is going to go to every Costco, Target, L.A. Fitness—all around the United States.

That’s awesome that our video is going to reach the whole country.”

Self-produced in the band’s bedroom studio, the single “Santorini Dream” is a nod to the trio’s Mediterranean heritage.

“I was listening to a demo that Ari had come up with, and for some reason Santorini popped in my head,” says Sela, who writes most of the band’s lyrics. “I looked it up and found out that the island was created by a volcanic eruption, so that sparked the idea of something beautiful coming from an unexpected beginning.”

says. “He (singer) wouldn’t even have to sing the song. They would sing it for them. That’s our goal—to be in these huge arenas and stadiums and just let the crowd go to town, singing every word of our songs. That would be amazing.”

Personally, Sela has another dream for Just Seconds Apart: Opening for 5 Seconds of Summer at The Van Buren in April.

“That would be amazing,” she says.

“Our music aligns with their new sound.”

Through the heartaches and successes, Just Seconds Apart has emerged

unscathed because of the siblings’ bond.

“Through those rejections, it’s great to have each other,” she says. “We’re each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

We can be there for each other. It’s great to do this as a family because no one knows us better than the each of us.”

Just Seconds Apart

Hard Rock Café, 3 S. Second Street, Suite 117, Phoenix, 602.261.7625, hardrock.com/ cafés/phoenix, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3, free admission.

LONGTIME MUSICIANS Music is in the Poulos’ blood. After Ari wrote his first song on their grandmother’s piano when he was 4, the siblings taught themselves cover songs.

But it was their shows that led to the High School Nation Tour with Plain White T’s and the Camplified jaunt with Rachel Platton and Cody Simpson, while other kids were studying at home.

“We’ve been a band since we were 8,” Sela says. “To be able to pursue this as a career and be with each other every day doing what we love is just unbelievable.

“We went to online school for all four years of high school. We went on two tours. If we were in regular school, we wouldn’t have been able to do that.”

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COMING

ATTRACTIONS A Wrinkle in Time

Sherlock Gnomes

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G - 100 MINUTES

James McAvoy and Emily Blunt once again voice Gnomeo and Juliet who, this time, discover that someone is kidnapping other garden gnomes all over London. When they return home to find that everyone in their garden is missing, they call Sherlock Gnomes (Johnny Depp) to investigate the case. Opens March 23.

Storm Reid and Levi Miller play teens who meet three celestial guides (Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling) who have journeyed to Earth to help search for their father. Traveling through a wrinkling of time and space, they are transported to worlds beyond their imagination.

Opens March 9.

Death Wish

Tomb Raider

Bruce Willis plays a surgeon whose wife (Elisabeth Shue) and daughter (Camila Morrone) are viciously attacked in their suburban home. With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts his family’s assailants to deliver justice.

Opens March 2.

Alicia Vikander plays Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, who sets out in search of her dad’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. She must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown.

Opens March 16.

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R - 108 MINUTES

The Strangers: Prey at Night

Midnight Sun

R - 100 MINUTES

A family’s road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Opens March 9.

PG-13 - 100 MINUTES

Benji

NR - 90 MINUTES

Gabriel Bateman and Darby Camp play children who strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, the dog and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.

Opens March 16.

Bella Thorne plays a young woman with a rare genetic condition - a life-threatening sensitivity to sunlight. One night, she is asked out by her longtime crush (Patrick Schwarzenegger). As they embark on nightly excursions, she is presented with the dilemma of whether she can live a normal life with her newfound soulmate. Opens March 23.

Ready Player One R - 100 MINUTES

Tye Sheridan plays a young man who, in a near future where gamers compete inside a massive video game universe to find an “Easter Egg” that promises real life riches, is the first player to successfully navigate the first level of the test.

This sparks a high-stakes international race to crack the game’s code.

Opens March 30.

For more movie reviews, in-depth celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, tune in to breakthrough entertainment 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays on BreakRadioShow.com.

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Joseph

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Randy’s Movie of the Month:

The 15:17 to Paris

Since no new film this month deserved an “A,” the only title that stands out is Clint Eastwood’s latest, which is based on the true events of three Americans who stopped a terrorist attack on a train from Amsterdam to France. There is a lot to like and dislike about this movie. Eastwood chose to star the three men in their roles instead of Hollywood celebrities, which worked.

What didn’t work was the directing, editing, pacing and other odd choices in casting. While you can commend these heroes for their actions, one must shake their head at Eastwood’s account.

Joseph’s Movie of the Month:

Fifty Shades Freed

Those who are too prude to simply surrender their inhibitions and submit to Fifty Shades Freed are missing out on the ultimate guilty pleasure. The final entry in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is ten times more titillating than its two predecessors. It seduces viewers with its promise of provocatively steamy scenes - of which it has several - and knocks their socks off with drama, suspense and excitement. This is a satisfying conclusion during which the characters of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are fully realized and a thrilling climax that dissuades us from settling for mundanity in our own relationships.

A nominee for best foreign-language Oscar this year, this Lebanese drama is one of the most compelling, absorbing movies I’ve seen in a while. Tony (Adel Karam), a fortysomething Christian mechanic and garage owner, gets into a petty dispute over his balcony drainpipe with Yasser (Kamel El Basha), a Palestinian construction foreman. From there, Zaid Doueiri’s tale escalates into violent clashes and courtroom drama, ending with a moving, if highly tentative, sense of serenity. Building this turbulence around an ugly but minor altercation gives the film the flavor of a classic short story, like something by Tolstoy or Dostoyevsky.

ABOUT THE FILM WRITERS JOSEPH J. AIRDO is a writer for Stacker (thestacker.com) and a film critic, producer and on-air personality for Breakthrough Entertainment, a talk radio show that 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.

M.V.

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The 15:17 to Paris

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C

Black Panther

A

Den of Thieves

D

Early Man

B

Fifty Shades Freed

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Forever My Girl

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The Maze Runner: The Death Cure

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Peter Rabbit

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Winchester

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M.V.’s Movie of the Month:

The Insult

Randy

Early Man required 273 puppets, made by 23 different modelmakers over a 30-month period. Every individual puppet was created over a period of more than 10 weeks, with the model-making team completing a total of 18 Dug puppets, and eight of each member of the Stone Age tribe. A total of 3,000 interchangeable mouths were crafted for the film’s characters by hand.

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 long-time 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.

“Everyone had a very strong opinion of who Christian Grey was.

For many people, I wasn’t the exact image they had in their heads - but I liked that, fighting against that a bit, you feel you’ve got something extra to prove. It’s a pretty unique role, in that respect, to be involved in something that is very much for the fans, something that is so meaningful to people.”

- Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades Freed

M.V. MOORHEAD has won five first-place Arizona Press Club awards for criticism. His reviews and other writings appear in Wrangler News (wranglernews.com), Phoenix Magazine and on 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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Arizona Caribbean Jerk Festival

MARCH 3 Travel to the Caribbean without leaving Tempe at this cultural food experience. A variety of traditional Caribbean food will be available for purchase while reggae musicians like Mykal Rose and Ikaya will entertain the crowd.

Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, azcaribbeanjerkfest.com, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $20.

Downtown Mesa Brewfest

MARCH 10 Take a trip down Main Street and enjoy beers and food from local eateries. Participating breweries include San Tan Brewing Company, Blasted Barley Beer Company and Uncle Bear’s Brewery.

Downtown Mesa, Macdonald Street north of Main Street, downtownmesa.com, 2 to 6 p.m., free admission, $5 for each 10-ounce pour.

The Flying Burrito Music and Food Festival MARCH 10 Taste burritos from around the Valley at the inaugural Flying Burrito Music and Food Festival.

Chico Malo, Left Coast Burrito Co. and Ladera Taverna y Cocina will

provide the eats while more than 25 bands, such as Porches, The Frights and Vox Urbana will play on four stages. After the festival, guests can head to The Van Buren for an after party featuring Talib Kweli.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, crescentphx.com, 4 p.m., $10 early bird and $25 for festival and after party.

Meet at Mowry

MARCH 23 Visit the Phoenician’s casual restaurant Mowry & Cotton for an evening of food and wine. Guests can mingle with fellow wine connoisseurs while sipping on wine from Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Winery. Mowry & Cotton chefs and the winemakers are scheduled to attend.

Mowry & Cotton at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480.423.2530, mowryandcotton.com, 6:30 p.m., $60 reservations only.

Burger Battle

MARCH 23 Sample an unlimited amount of burgers, fries, beer and shakes from 15 local restaurants such as Tavern Americana and Casino Arizona.

Guests and judges will vote on their favorite burgers for the People’s Choice Award and Judges’ Choice Award, respectively. VIP admission includes entry an hour early to the

venue, access to a lounge, meet and greet with the judges and a gift. The net proceeds from this event will go to Scottsdale League for the Arts.

Scottsdale Waterfront at Southbridge, 4220 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, scottsdalefest.org, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. for VIP, $65 for general admission, $85 for VIP.

Learn & Lunch with Chef Marcellino

MARCH 24 Join Chef Marcellino from Marcellino Ristorante and learn how to make salmon with cognac, cream and pink peppercorns. After the class, participants can dine on their salmon creations with a side salad and dessert.

Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480.990.9500, marcellinoristorante.com, 1 to 3 p.m., $40.

Flavors of the West

MARCH 24 West Valley restaurants will come together for a culinary showcase suitable for food lovers of all ages.

Kids, who can partake in the Action Zone, can sample Baskin Robbins while adults can enjoy dishes from a variety of eateries like The Vig Bar and Kitchen. There will be periodic cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden. Bands will provide

the soundtrack.

Downtown Litchfield Park, 103 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, 623.223.1982, flavorsaz.com, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $45 general admission, $100 VIP, 12 and under are free.

The Great American Barbecue & Beer Festival

MARCH 24 Dig in to more than 20,000 pounds of barbecue cooked by 60 pit masters from around the country. In addition, guests can watch grilling demonstrations, participate in backyard beer games and stroll through a farmers market.

Four stages will fill the air with country music as guests chow down on mouthwatering chicken, pork, ribs and beef.

Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, chandlerbbq.com, noon to 10 p.m., $10 to $25.

Salsa Festival

MARCH 24 Sample a smorgasbord of salsas made by chefs from around the Valley. To go with it, salsas ranging from mild to hot to just plain unusual will be available. Kids can play in the Little Pepper Zone, which has games and inflatable rides.

Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Maricopa, maricopaaz.gov, 2 to 8 p.m., free to $5.

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HAPPY HOUR GUIDE Brat Haus

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, this Euro-inspired eatery and beer garden just launched its happy hour program from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Food and drink specials include $1 off all draft beers, $5 glasses of wine, $7 Haus cocktails, $4 fried pickles, $6 brat burgers, $15 giant pretzels, and a free brat for dogs. For late-night visitors, reverse happy hour is 9 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, when there is $2 off all draft beers, $5 glasses of wine, and $5 well drinks. As a new twist on “Sunday Funday,” guests can enjoy Stein Sundays with bottomless steins and mimosas for $20 from noon to 3 p.m.

3622 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.947.4006, brauthausaz.com.

Buck & Rider

Happy hour is through 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, when patrons can enjoy $6 signature cocktails, house pours and featured glasses of wine and draft beer. Reverse happy hour is from 9:30 p.m. to close Thursday to Saturday.

4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.346.0110, buckandrider.com.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers lives up to its name, but offers more that. Check out the menu and see. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and includes domestic pints for $3, domestic alum bottles and Four Peaks pints for $4, and premium wells and house wines at $5.

Valleywide locations, coldbeers.com.

Copper Blues

At Copper Blues, headliners don’t just occupy the stage, they surround it in the form of tap handles and inviting service.

Happy hour is offered from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday.

50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.5005, copperblueslive.com.

Craft 64

Craft 64 specializes in local craft beer and artisan woodfired pizza. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. daily, when there is $1 off all local beers, five wines for $6, and small plates for $8.

6922 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, 480.946.0542, craft64.com.

CRUjiente Tacos

CRUjiente Tacos offers taco therapy with deals on globally influenced tacos and cocktails. Happy hour is 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, and the modern taqueria recently launched reverse happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Specials include $3 for the Korean fried chicken, $3 short rib tacos, $3 pork belly tacos, $7 Tex-Mex-style queso, $7 chips and salsa, $5 on any of the tacos CRUjientes (beef, pork or lamb), $5 Premier CRU margaritas, $1 off all draft and bottled beer and $2 off wine by the glass.

3961 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.687.7777, crutacos.com.

Dirty Dogg Saloon

Dirty Dogg Saloon has built a reputation as a local watering hole. Happy hour is 3 to 8 p.m., with live music on Thursdays. Daily drink specials are also offered.

10409 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.368.8095, dirtydoggsaloon.com.

El Chorro

Paradise Valley’s historic El Chorro offers an authentic Arizona dining experience with stunning views of the Valley’s most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain.

Happy Hour is 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.

5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 480.948.5170, elchorro.com.

EVO

EVO features recipes true to the Central and Northern regions of Italy, including risotto, alfredo, ragu and carbonara, Chef Steven Fowler strives to perfect a balance of simple yet robust flavors. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. daily.

4175 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.265.9814, evoscottsdale.com.

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Gallagher’s Sports Grill

Gallagher’s Sports Grill loves sports as much as it loves food, so it brings the two together. There are dozens of TVs and inspired dishes. Happy hour is 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 p.m. to close Friday and Saturday.

Valleywide locations, visit gallaghersaz.com.

Hard Rock Café

Take a break from the heat and stroll into the musical oasis that is Hard Rock Cafe Phoenix. With the Flying V over the door, the Hard Rock Café features a fully loaded bar, food, memorabilia and music. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.

3 S. Second Street, Suite 117, Phoenix, 602.261.7625, hardrock.com.

Hungry Monk

Chandler’s The Hungry Monk pours 27 craft beers, with daily happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food specials run from 3 to 7 p.m.

1760 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, 480.963.8000, hungrymonkaz.com.

Lucky Strike Bowling

Happy hour is offered from 3 to 7 p.m. daily, and includes $5 food specials, $2 domestic drafts, $3 craft/import drafts and well drinks, $4 premium cocktails and select wine.

50 W. Jefferson Street, suite 240, Phoenix, 602.732.5490, bowlluckystrike.com.

Luxe Lounge

Experience UltraStar’s 21-and-older sports bar, restaurant and lounge that boasts 14 HD flat-screen TVs, four pool tables, Golden Tee Golf, soft tip darts and foosball. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and all day Sundays. Specials include $3 well drinks, $3 house wines and $3 domestic draft beers. Appetizers are $3 to $6, including cheese crisp, fried pickles, cheese curds, spicy Cajun fries, hoagie bread, cheese pizza and garlic cheese bread.

16000 N. Maricopa Road, Maricopa, 520.233.2426, ultrastarakchin.com.

Pedal Haus Brewery

Mill Avenue’s resident brewpub and beer garden, Pedal Haus Brewery offers beer enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy happy hour from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

It features $2 off Pedal Haus beers and, spirits and $5 select wines while receiving $2 off all appetizers on the menu. “Sunday Funday” specials run all day and include $3 Pedal Haus beers, $3 mimosas, $4 Bloody Marys and $5 margaritas.

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

Philly’s Sports Grill

Happy hour is 3 to 7 p.m. daily, and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and specials include appetizer discounts.

1826 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe; 1402 S. Priest Drive Tempe; 4855 E. Warner Road, Phoenix, phillyssportsgrill.com.

Pig & Pickle

Pig & Pickle handcrafts cocktails, bakes its own bread, makes its own aioli and grows its own herbs. Happy hour is 3 to 6 p.m. daily.

2922 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480.990.1407, pigandpickle.com.

Pure Sushi & Dining

Pure Sushi & Dining offers fine sushi and hot menus in an intimate atmosphere. Happy hour is 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

20567 N. Hayden Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, 480.355.0999 puresushibar.com.

Pure Sushi Colony

Open daily, Pure Sushi Colony serves happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy $3 off regularly priced cocktails, wines by the glass and sake, along with $2 off regularly priced bottles of beer. Try its signature Asian pear martini, crafted with organic pear juice or the refreshing cool cucumber. Pure Colony offers unique and approachable wines and sake for the perfect pairing.

5538 N. Seventh Street, Suite 110, Phoenix, 602.730.3566, puresushicolony.com.

Rack Scottsdale | Old Town Scottsdale

Rack Scottsdale offers fine spirits in a laid-back environment. Happy hour runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and features half-priced appetizers, such as mozzarella sticks and bacon cheese fries, $1 off beer and $2 off cocktails. It’s more than drinks, though. Pool is half price ($5) for the table.

3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.476.1035, rackscottsdale.com.

Rehab Burger Therapy

Rehab Burger Therapy was founded on the idea that everyone deserves a break from the daily grind. Happy hour is offered from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and 11 a.m. to close Thursdays. This includes $1 off “party starters,” wines by the glass and “rapid relief.”

7210 E. Second Street, Scottsdale; 480.621.5358, rehabburgertherapy.com.

Social Tap Eatery | Downtown Scottsdale

Downtown Scottsdale’s Social Tap Eatery offers happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday that include $4 Social Tap drafts, $5 select wines and discounted fan favorites like the double royale with cheese ($9), pulled pork sliders ($6) and social hour taco of choice ($3). Guests can enjoy an alfresco dining experience on the patio that overlooks Drinkwater Boulevard and Brown Avenue, or sit inside and watch the game or music videos on Social Tap’s two 90-inch TVs and 27 65-inch TVs in the restaurant and bar.

4312 N. Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, 602.432.6719, socialtapscottsdale.com.

The Stockyards

In 1947, The Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse, opened its doors with a menu focused on its historical past: beef. Staying true to its heritage, The Stockyards’ menu continues to feature only the finest corn-fed, aged steaks and prime rib. Happy hour is 4 tto 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, when house wine, draft beer, saloon snacks, domestic beer and well drinks are discounted. Complimentary tenderloin sliders are also offered.

5009 E. Washington Street, suite 115, Phoenix, 602.273.7378, stockyardssteakhouse.com.

SunUp Brewing Co.

SunUp offers beer brewed on site, with happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. daily.

322 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.279.8909, sunup.beer.

TapHouse Kitchen

TapHouse Kitchen of Scottsdale offers a menu by Chef Patrick Karvis centered around modern American cuisine, in addition to a respectable selection of craft beers. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. Special are plenty, with $2 off all draft beer, spirits and wine on tap, and $2 off all beer flights.

Hilton Village, 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, suite 108, 480.656.0012, taphousekitchen.com.

Tutti Santi

Tutti Santi’s menu offers Nina’s original recipes for Italian classics, from antipasti freddi to mozzarella caprese.

Happy hour is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 to 11 p.m. Fridays. The late-night specials include live music.

6339 E. Greenway Road, Suite 108, Scottsdale, 480.951.3775, tuttisantiristorante.com.

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap’s extensive menu includes favorites like garlic parm fries, fried mozzarella, beer cheese soup, Cajun-spiced chicken salad, black and bleu burger, guacamole and prime rib. Happy hour is 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 p.m. to close Sunday to Thursday. The kitchen closes at midnight Friday and Saturday at midnight, and at 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.

9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa; 2115 E. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek; 4921 E. Ray Road, Phoenix, unclebearsbarandgrill.com.

Wasted Grain

Happy Hour is offered 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 4 to 9 p.m.

Friday.

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ce cold beer, smoked meat and great music will dominate downtown Chandler on Saturday, March 24, during the ninth annual Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival.

More than 40 barbecue pitmasters from around the United States, along with barbecue competition teams, will serve the estimated 30,000-plus attendees their slow-smoked delicious meats and sides. The event will be held at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park from noon until 10 p.m.

“This is Arizona’s biggest barbecue event,” says Jen Pruett, a spokeswoman.

“It’s one of the only places where you can experience all different styles of barbecue including southern-style, Texas-style and more.”

Attendees can indulge in classics such as brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken. But those more adventurous will also have options.

“We’ve got some vendors that put their own spin on barbecue,” Pruett says. “We’ll have a taco and Korean barbecue vendor. Bayou Bistro is expected to feature barecue alligator and frog legs and Tom’s barbecue is expected to have a barbecue loaded mac ‘n cheese.” Also new this year will be vegan and gluten-free options.

Beer options will also be plentiful, with SanTan Brewing Company serving its craft beverages. To meet growing demand, Pabst Blue Ribbon will be available along with wine and spirit selections including vodka, whiskey, and bourbon.

The event is expanding its musical entertainment from two to four stages.

Superstar Rodney Atkins will headline the event and take the stage around 8 p.m. Atkins has six No. 1 hits, released four studio LPs and sold more than 10 million units.

Headlining the second stage will be Tennessee-raised, Russell Dickerson.

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at No. 1 on the Country Airplay Billboard charts and continues to gain momentum dominating across streaming and social media channels.

The entertainment lineup also includes Jerrod Niemann, Jordan Davis, Georgia Chrome, Laura Walsh, Ryan Sims, Honey Girl, Pick & Holler and Jim Bachmann & the Day Drinkers.

Other entertainment will include live cooking demos, art installations, themed bars with interactive games, creative cocktails, mechanical bull riding competition, local community entertainment, eating competition, March Madness lounge, expanded kids zone, and the return of the Corral zone and VIP area for country music fans and guests looking to elevate their festival experience.

More than 100 vendors will market their wares including retail items such as purses, hot sauces and BBQ sauces, hats and jewelry. Novelty foods such as snow cones, cotton candy and ice cream will also be available. Local businesses will have booths featuring their services.

The event, produced by HDE Agency, an integrated multi-media marketing agency, will be donating a percentage of the proceeds to benefit the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to mobilize leadership and resources to advance the development of downtown Chandler as a regional destination for shopping, dining, living, culture and the arts.

“It will be a lot of fun, with interesting pockets of different entertainment,” Pruett says. “It’s a great day and everyone’s happy.”

The Great American Barbecue and Beer Fest

Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, chandlerbbq.com, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 24, $20$175.

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vegan for six years, Clayton Kammerer understands what the community is seeking.

So he founded VegOut! The Vegan Beer and Food Festival, which comes to the Scottsdale

Waterfront Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. More than 100 vendors will showcase the best plantbased alternatives found in Arizona.

“I think we’re able to bring a better offering than most other places,” Kammerer says. “We’re doing justice by the community, while allowing new people who are interested, who don’t

know much, who are kind of ‘vegicurious’ to enjoy our experience.”

The festival will feature tips and tricks from renowned speakers, music by local bands, and raw vegan cooking demonstrations. Vendors will be whipping up cheese alternatives, some made out of cashews, as well as milk alternatives, such as flax milk. Vegan jerky, desserts, tacos

and sticky buns are also on the menu.

Southern Fried Vegan will create soul food favorites. Freak Brothers Pizza, Simon’s Hot Dogs and Even Stevens will display their vegan offerings. Beer will be available.

“A lot of animal products are used in the processing of it, and it’s just not necessary,” Kammerer says. “There are better, cheaper and more humane, sustainable ways.”

Apparel companies will show off fashion alternatives to silk, leather and animal furs. Vegan skin care products will be featured, as well. All of the vendors are vetted for their commitment to the environment, animal welfare and the sustainability of the country’s economy. Attendees will most likely have the same values.

“They care about their environment, they care about their community, they care about their neighbors, they care about their bodies and what they put in it, they care about animals, the welfare of the planet, the welfare of the economy and so on,” he says.

“VegOut! festival is a movement of compassionate human beings and people who care about plant-based foods, sustainability and conscious living. They want to exhibit nonviolence toward any living being. It’s not just about animal welfare, it’s about a general understanding of compassion about your neighbor, as well.”

VegOut! partnered with Local First Arizona to “keep as many of our dollars invested in this project going right back into the Arizona community,” he says.

Another priority is taking care of the exhibitors, speakers and attendees.

“It’s a trickle-down effect,” Kammerer explains. “If you take care of a small group of vendors first, make sure they’re all happy, they’re going to give the attendees a good experience, too.”

VegOut! The Vegan Beer and Food Festival

Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale and Camelback roads, from Stetson Bridge to Soleri Plaza, Scottsdale, vegoutevents.com, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, $20-$30, free for kids younger than 12. VIP packages available.

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Chef Beau MacMillan dishes on his menus at Innings Festival.

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hef Beau MacMillan’s energy rivals that of any excited baseball commentator. When he calls to talk about the food programming he has in store for the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park – a fete that fuses food, music and baseball – he introduces himself as “BeauMac” and extols the virtues of the event.

“What I’m excited about is, it’s a music festival that has some of the best talent from around the country, and it’s tied to baseball, but it’s also a chance to showcase the great food we have here, from resorts to restaurants to the food trucks to the cocktails,” MacMillan says. “We’re the fifth-largest city in the country and this is a chance to show how big we really are and the quality and diversity of our culinary scene.”

He’s excited to hear some of the headlining bands, too. “I’m looking forward to all the music acts,” he says.

“My wife loves Chris Stapleton, so she’s like, ‘I’m coming! I’m coming!’

“Queens of the Stone Age and some of the other acts are going to blow Tempe away. The city’s never had anything like this.”

And neither has MacMillan. “It’s a first time deal for me, doing this type of work with a music festival,” he says. “But music needs food like food needs wine.”

MacMillan, who beat Bobby Flay in “Battle American Kobe Beef ” on Iron Chef America in 2006 and has been chef at elements restaurant at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort since 1998, promises interactive demos and “a killer menu.”

There will be three demos at the Innings Festival – one before the event and two during the event – lasting 45 minutes to an hour each. MacMillan was still finalizing details about a month

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before the festival, but says, “Whatever we’re going to do, we’re going to do really high-end.”

And the demos will be interactive.

“Because it’s the Innings Festival, we’re tying in baseball with these demos.

I’ve found you can lose someone fast if you’re just showing them how to smoke brisket,” MacMillan says. “But we’re gonna get the crowd involved, get community involved, get the players involved to keep the energy up.”

MacMillan is patterning the demos after the Bar Brawl mixology competitions that take place weekly at Sanctuary during the summer. During those events, which MacMillan has hosted for the past three years, guests can enjoy trivia between rounds, spin-the-wheel games, a DJ and more. “(The Innings Festival demos will be an) interactive event with the players and musicians,” MacMillan says.

“Maybe a burger battle, like a culinary showdown with music, or a three-way food fight with musicians vs. athletes vs. chefs, or maybe a food-fight relay with beer and hot dog-eating in the relay.”

People who buy the “platinum experience” for the festival will get to taste food from a special menu with caterer Michael DeMaria (“It’s gonna be topnotch because he’s a rock star,” MacMillan says).

As for the rest of the festival menus, MacMillan says they’ll be broad and change nightly. “We might have an Asian-influenced menu one night, and night two might be straightforward American barbecue,” he says. “Maybe I’ll pay homage to every baseball city on a hot dog.”

Innings Festival

Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, inningsfestival.com, various times Friday, March 23, through Sunday, March 25, tickets start at $89.

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his is sooo good! It’s sooo good!”

The woman at the table across from us is talking to her male dining companion, pointing emphatically with her fork at the dish in front of her. I don’t know what she’s eating, but that doesn’t matter, because we are at The Sicilian Butcher, and everything on the menu is “sooo good!”

Branded as a “craft meatballs and charcuterie bar,” The Sicilian Butcher is the latest restaurant concept from Chef Joey Maggiore of The Maggiore Group.

Chef Joey also owns and operates Hash Kitchen, and his father Tomaso is the founder of Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant and Tomaso’s When in Rome (Tommy V’s is also part of the family business).

This Italian foodie family knows its flavors. Every concept that’s opened under the Maggiore umbrella so far has been a success, and The Sicilian Butcher is no exception – but it is exceptional, starting with the set-up.

The interior design is stylish and food-forward. There’s a little Italy in everything, from the mobster-figure murals painted above the bar and the artsy cascade of butcher axes hanging between chain-link curtains to the colossal glass-enclosed display of hanging meats and the black-and-white wall-size photo of Tomaso Maggiore with a cigarette dangling from the corner of his mouth. The

interior space is big and bright, with views of the open kitchen, and there’s also an expansive (and perpetually packed) patio.

A full bar serves a slew of craft cocktails, most notably the Milan Margarita (tequila, pineapple rosemary agave, lime juice and Campari) and the Pepe Pepe (tequila, red pepper agave, lime juice and grapefruit juice). If tequila isn’t your taste, The Italiano brings the brawn with bourbon, Averna, amaretto syrup and a dash of orange bitters. Of course wine is prime here, and the all-Italian vino list features Maggiore family Monte Olimpo varietals (a Chardonnay and a Nero D’Avola) and several Sicilian white and red blends. Beer options are far fewer, but you can never go wrong with Peroni.

But considering how fantastic the food here is, you might want to steer clear of filling beer.

Let’s start with the appetizers, and a bowl of slick and flavorful Sicilian olives with a warm basket of ciabatta bread. A good way to sample a few different starts is via a charcuterie board. The Sicilian Street Board (two-person minimum) includes cazzilli (fried potato sticks stuffed with mozzarella, crispy pancetta and tomato herb sauce), panelle (chickpea French fries with lemon aioli), arancini (saffron rice balls packed with melty mozzarella, meat ragu and English peas), and crispy cuttlefish, which our server likened to calamari but which is actually more rubbery in texture and briny in taste.

Excellent bruschetta boards, flatbread, panini and salads abound on

the menu, but the stars of this show are really the pastas (crafted in-house) and handmade meatballs. There are 10 kinds of craft meatballs on the menu, ranging from more traditional (Tomaso’s Sicilian Meatballs, made with veal, pork and beef) to completely unexpected (Sicilian Tuna Fresh, made with ahi tuna, raisins, pine nuts, pecorino, garlic, lemon and herb bread crumbs). Lamb meatballs satisfy, and lump crab and shrimp meatballs are surprisingly savory with whipped Boursin cheese, but far and away my favorite meatball on the menu is the turkey meatball – the best iteration I’ve ever had, and a huge hit at the grand opening in late November, when groups of people were literally stalking the servers for samples of them and hanging around the kitchen counter waiting. Cut into a turkey meatball with your fork, and a pillow of fragrant steam rises to greet you.

Pasta and meatball orders work like this: You pick your meatball, then your sauce and your pasta, so you can more or less completely customize your order.

There are nine sauces to choose from, including basil-tinged marinara, vodka cream sauce and a decadent truffle mushroom cream. Pastas are masterfully made with not a bad “bottom” among them. The mafalde (wide ribbon pasta) is one of the most popular, with the paccheri (large tube pasta) a close second.

Spaghetti is of the long square variety, and ever al dente.

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with mascarpone cream and house-made honeycomb is spongy and sweet -- but in a comforting, not cloying, sense. The espresso caramel budino is a bed of vanilla custard covered in an eye-opening espresso caramel. The “Deconstructed Cannoli” is decent and adorned with crushed pistachio, candied lemon wheel and pizzelle cookies, but if you’re Italian and grew up with an auntie who made magnificent cannoli, you should know right now that nothing will ever be as good – but The Sicilian Butcher’s version isn’t bad.

The restaurant’s location in a strip mall near Tatum Boulevard and Greenway Road puts it smack-dab in the middle of my neighborhood, and it’s quickly become my new favorite neighborhood restaurant. Chef Joey is usually there greeting guests, along with restaurant manager Luigi. And the place is almost always packed, inside and out, which is pretty impressive considering it’s only been open for a few months. Some of that has to do with the Maggiore reputation for creating superlative Italian dining experiences, but I’m convinced it’s mostly because of the mind-blowing meatballs. They’re the kind of the food experience that makes you loudly enthuse “It’s sooo good!”

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Beer Over Here

Drink up at any of these Valley beer events this month Music is provided by Jason DeVore (of Authority Zero), Some Dark Hallow, Aunt B. and The Banter.

Macdonald Street, south of Main Street, downtownmesa. com/brewfest/, 2 to 6 p.m., free general admission. Beer tickets are $5 for a full 12-ounce pour; cash only; VIP is $45 online only for four beers (12-ounce pours) and $100 food truck credit.

Roars and Pours

MARCH 1 Swing by for a happy hour with a wild side – Roars & Pours at the Phoenix Zoo. Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select zoo trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Plus, animal encounters, yard games, live music and entertainment. Event repeats April 5 and May 3.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo.com, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $10.

Rockin’ Taco Rumble

MARCH 2 Arizona’s first Rockin’ Taco Rumble will bring the heat, the meat and all the cheesy puns to Events on Jackson in Downtown Phoenix.

Participating restaurants and food trucks include: Gett’ Yo Taco, Helio Basin Brewery, Jamburritos, Modern Tortilla, SuperFarm SuperTruck, Taco Bout it More, Taco Guild, Taste of New Mexico, Willie’s Taco Joint and Z’Tejas. The event also includes some of the best craft beers.

Events on Jackson, 245 E. Jackson Street, Phoenix, rockintacorumble.com, 6 p.m. $45 online, $55 at the door.

Downtown Mesa Brewfest

MARCH 10 Gather in downtown Mesa for the fourth annual event that will be filled with local breweries and eateries, live music and festival vendors from around the Valley.

regional and national restaurants and barbecue competition teams. The fest will feature more beer, wine and spirit selections including vodka, whiskey and bourbon. Entertainment includes Rodney Atkins and Ryan Sims.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, chandlerbbq.com, noon to 10 p.m., $10-$175.

Kilt Run

MARCH 16 Produced in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this 1K run/walk raises money for Relay for Life Glendale/Peoria. Last year, it raised more than $15,000 and broke the Arizona record for the number of runners in kilts. All finishers receive a kilt, collectible finishers’ medal and those 21 and older can enjoy a Guinness compliments of Kiss Me I’m Irish Run at McFadden’s.

PEEPS and Pints4Pups

MARCH 25 Nothing says Easter better than combining PEEPS marshmallow

chicks, craft beer and dogs. The event features Easter-themed photos of participating pets wearing bunny ears by Flash and Hound Pet Photography; a free demo run at RunBuddy Mobile ($40 value); a sample of Husse pet food; samples of treats and seasonings from pawTree, a $10 value; 4-ounce bag of Green Bone Bakery Biscuits, a coupon for a free nail grinding at Smelly Dog and a raffle entry for pet friendly prizes. In addition to Sunday’s activities, beer enthusiasts can taste test four specialty ales paired with a selection of seasonal PEEPS Brand Marshmallow Candies all weekend.

Central Kitchen Courtyard, Crown on 7th, 5813 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, phxpeepsnpints.eventbrite.com, noon to 2 p.m., $12 early bird, $15 general fee.

Tanger Outlets Westgate, 6800 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale, 480.609.3978, irishrunaz.com, 6 p.m., $30-$35.

VegOut! Vegan Beer and Food Festival

MARCH 17 AND MARCH 18 Head to the VegOut! Vegan Beer and Food Festival, a foodie event celebrating vegan food and lifestyle at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Food and beverage vendors sell, serve, sample, or give away healthy food and drink alternatives. The atmosphere is set with local bands and a DJ for a weekend full of fun.

Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, vegoutevents.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tickets start at $20.

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

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!

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.

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.

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Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

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

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.

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.

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.

Philly’s Sports Grill

1826 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 1402 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, 4855 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix Over 20 beers on draft, 15 craft beers on tap plus more selection in cans/bottles. Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Daily and Reverse 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sun-Thurs (excludes UFC, Boxing, ASU events).

Flanny’s Bar and Grill

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

Phoenix Public Market Café

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

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

Pig & Pickle

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.

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!

TapHouse Kitchen

Hilton Village, 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 108, Scottsdale Taphouse kitchen has 20 handles of the most sought after craft beers, mostly local brew and 2 THK selection rotating handles that change with the season and taste of what we are craving at the time.

Ground Control

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 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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BEER TENDERS Bartenders who really know their beer Alison Bailin Batz » The Entertainer!

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orn and raised in the Central Corridor, Jared Lapadura graduated from North High School in 2000 with plans to become a teacher. But, to raise funds for college tuition, he needed to work.

He took a position working the back of the house at the famed Fish Market, which is now Blue Market Grill.

Immediately, a passion for the hospitality industry ignited – one that quickly raised him in the ranks to manager.

He would eventually leave the Fish Market after more than six years for a slew of opportunities – including work with Oregano’s for six years during its massive expansion across Arizona – before making his way to Upward Projects and Federal Pizza, right in the Central Corridor he has always called home, in 2013.

How did you get your start in craft beer?

While certainly no stranger to drinking beer, it wasn’t until I stepped into Federal Pizza four and a half years ago that I really got my start in earnest.

Since then, I’ve gone on an almost daily journey into craft beers from everywhere

from Arizona to Belgium. Upward Projects is really focused on education and outreach when it comes to all of their beverage programs. Now, you’d be hard pressed for me not to recommend a beer that doesn’t have some great talking points or a story behind it.

What do you think makes craft beer special?

What doesn’t make it special? I mean, the entire industry is filled with mad scientists and creatives spending day and night and putting their hearts and souls into every single sip. You have people using everything from watermelon to salt to coriander to infuse flavors no one would ever think to do 20 years ago.

Craft beer makers are some of the most innovative people I have ever met.

Tell us about some of the local breweries doing it right?

The Shop Beer Co. in Tempe is one of my favorites right now. They got their start as Cartel Brewery, but opened The Shop about 18 months ago. They are all about relationships – with local farmers, with restaurant and venue partners, and especially with the community.

I also love The Wren House in Phoenix. They put such a focus on quality and explore a wide range of

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brewing techniques and styles. They integrate international beer styles with Arizona character to craft beers that satiate and challenge the senses in the most interesting ways.

What is your favorite part about beer culture in Arizona?

It’s not about the dollar (or more precisely how to save a dollar). It’s about the passion. And the people.

Tell us about the beer program at Federal Pizza?

Look for a little something for everyone on our beer menu. We focus both wellknown craft beers that people already love as well as some of the sneaky great ones you may have never heard of – everything from sours to pales to porters. For drafts, we rotate more than a dozen local, regional and even international options for our guests. For bottles, we always have no less than 30 options, all of which we can help pair with signature or even custom pizzas. Two very cool things we offer are Our Brew Tour, a beer flight with any four beers for just $7.50; and our chubs and growlers: we offer 32-ounce chubs as well as 64-ounce growlers.

What are your favorite beers?

It is so hard to choose, but my three favorites at the moment are: Piehole Porter from Historic Brewing up in Flagstaff (one of the best porters of all time); Petrus Oud Bruin out of Belgium (a sour); and Oskar Blues Old Chub from Colorado (a Scottish-style ale).

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5210 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.795.2520, federalpizza.com.

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Old Dominion, and Dustin Lynch headlining baseball pool party

att Ramsey calls his country band, Old Dominion, a brotherhood.

Together for 11 years, the five musicians have seen it all—the heartbreak of failed relationships and the struggles and successes of a fledgling band.

“There are five of us, so when one of us gets down or discouraged, the rest of us can support that person,” the singer says. “It’s good to be out with your buddies and have them to lean on during the discouraging times, and to celebrate your victories.”

Old Dominion is in celebratory mode because its latest single, “Written in the Sand,” hit No. 1. The song

appears on the group’s sophomore album, Happy Endings.

“It’s a song we believed in from the beginning,” Ramsey says. “We’re proud it’s doing well. It’s a different sound for us, and a different message. We hadn’t really dug that deep, I don’t think, as far as subject matter.

“It’s something a lot of people go through. When you’re in a relationship with somebody, at least one time, someone will ask to define it. Where is this going? Sometimes it’s a hard thing to go through. I think a lot of people can really identify with it.”

Fans will hear the song when the band headlines the free KMLE Country Double Header on Saturday, March 3, at The Pool at Talking Stick Resort.

Dustin Lynch, who recently opened for Brad Paisley at Gila River Arena, hits the stage on Friday, March 2, to kick off the baseball-themed pool party weekend.

“During our headlining shows, we get to play a lot more than when we open for Kenny Chesney,” says Ramsey, whose band returns to the Valley in June to open for Chesney at Chase Field.

“We’ll perform songs from both albums, and songs we wrote for some other people. We have so much fun when we get to play those types of sets. There is a lot of energy. There are a lot of lights.

It’s a lot of fun.”

KMLE Country Double Header

The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 480.850.7777, talkingstickresort.com, 6 p.m.

Friday, March 2, with Dustin Lynch and High Valley, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 3, with Old Dominion and Brandon Lay, free, VIP tickets are $50.

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MARCH 3 Kick off the 2018 Giant Race Series with the Scottsdale Giant Race 10K and 5K. The races tour scenic Scottsdale before finishing on the field at Scottsdale Stadium, Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants. All finishers receive a technical shirt and medal.

Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 415.972.1881, race-sfgiants. com/scottsdale.html, 7 a.m.

(10K), 7:15 a.m. (5K), $45-$70.

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MARCH 3 Take a run or walk in the high desert of Sedona. The course starts and ends on the Verde Valley School campus, taking runners toward the richly diverse riparian zone along Oak Creek with magnificent views of the iconic Cathedral Rock, across Coconino National Forest land.

Participants support students with scholarships.

Verde Valley School, 3511 Verde Valley School, Sedona, vvsaz. org, lcarter@vvsaz.org, 9 a.m. to noon, $20-$30.

Dinner of Champions

MARCH 13 Join three-time World Serieswinning manager and Baseball Hall of Famer Tony La Russa alongside Major League Baseball’s biggest stars for Dinner of Champions, which benefits the Animal Rescue Foundation. Guests can enjoy Steak 44’s five-star cuisine, including vegetarian options and complimentary bar, while visiting with La Russa, MLB celebrities, NFL players and coaches.

Steak 44, 5101 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, 602.271.4400, steak44.com, 6:30 p.m., tickets start at $300.

The Bank of Hope Founders Cup

MARCH 14 TO MARCH 18 The only LPGA tournament in Arizona, The Bank of Hope Founders Cup brings the world’s top female golfers to the Valley to compete for a $1.5 million purse. Broadcast in 170 nations, notable golfers attending include the 2017 winner and ASU alum Anna Nordqvist, Valley native Cheyenne Woods and top earnings player Cristie Kerr.

Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, lpgafounderscup.com, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. pro-am March 14, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. tournament play March 15 to March 18, $20$85.

Kilt Run

MARCH 16 Produced in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this 1K run/walk raises money for Relay for Life Glendale/Peoria. Last year, it raised more than $15,000 and broke the Arizona record for the number of runners in kilts. All finishers receive a kilt, collectible finishers’ medal and those 21 and older can enjoy a Guinness compliments of Kiss Me I’m Irish Run at McFadden’s.

Tanger Outlets Westgate, 6800 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale, 480.609.3978, irishrunaz.com, 6 p.m., $30-$35.

D-backs vs. Colorado Rockies

D-backs Race Against Cancer

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.462.6500, dbacks.com, 7:10 p.m. March 29, 6:40 p.m. March 30, 5:10 p.m.

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Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, dbacks.com/ race, 8:30 a.m., $5-$40.

MARCH 29 TO MARCH 31 The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate opening day March 29 against the Colorado Rockies. It’s the third of the three-game series that’s a real occasion, though. March 31 marks the rematch of the first game in franchise history. The first 40,000 fans on opening day receive a free schedule magnet.

MARCH 31 The Arizona Diamondbacks’ sixth annual D-backs Race Against Cancer, which benefits the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, is a 5K/1-mile walk winds through the streets of downtown Phoenix.

Participants will end the event with a victory lap around the outfield wall at Chase Field.

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rizona Diamondbacks infielder Jake Lamb is surrounded by a flurry of activity in the Salt River Fields clubhouse.

Outfielder Yasmany Tomas is doing an interview nearby with the help of a translator. Pitchers Shelby Miller and Archie Bradley are engrossed in their cellphones on a couch. Utility player Daniel Descalso thoughtfully answers questions for a corporate communications employee at his locker.

But Lamb is quiet on this first day of full-squad workouts. He’s matter-offact when asked about his goals for the 2018 season.

“The goal is to win the World Series,” says Lamb, wearing a black shirt and red shorts. “Last year was awesome. We made it to the playoffs.

We’re having success as a team, but now we’re trying to take it to the next step. With me, my goal is to get better all around.”

The third baseman will show off his skills throughout Spring Training and when the 2018 season officially starts on March 29 at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies.

“Spring is always fun, then you have Opening Day,” Lamb says. “Once that’s over, it’s 161 more games. You try to treat every game the same. There are some big games—against the Dodgers or going to Wrigley Field. For the most part, though, we try to treat every thing the same.”

Among D-backs fans, the word “Dodgers” usually comes with some under-the-breath comments. Lamb is diplomatic.

“They went to the World Series,” he says. “They’re the team to beat right now in our division. Naturally, we want to beat them. We don’t put them on a pedestal, though. Frankly, the Giants and the Padres have gotten better, too.

We’re all out here to win.”

The 6-foot 3-inch ballplayer is hoping to make a repeat visit to the

JAKE LAMB

Power-hitting third baseman is hoping for that elusive World Series ring All-Star Game in 2018. In 2017, he had a .248 batting average; 30 home runs and 105 RBIs. But there is more to Lamb than numbers. The 27-year-old cherishes his time in the Valley—particularly in North Scottsdale, where he lives with Bradley.

On February 24, the two headed to Gila River Arena for D-backs Night with the Coyotes. The first 7,500 ticketholders through the gates were

given Lamb bobbleheads. He dropped the ceremonial puck.

“That was cool,” he says. “It’s cool enough getting your own bobblehead for your team. For another team, and another sport to do a bobblehead for me, it’s pretty dope. I was excited about that.”

In a center ice suite, Lamb and Bradley hung out with teammates Daniel Descalso, Zack Godley, David and Jordan Peralta, with baby Sofia; Jake Barrett, Jeremy Hazelbaker, and new pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano with his family.

ALWAYS INTO BASEBALL Hailing from the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Lamb was a star on the Bishop Blanchet High School baseball team. Upon graduation, the Pittsburgh Pirates chose him in the 38th round of the 2009 MLB draft.

He bypassed the offer to study at and play baseball for the University of Washington. In 2012, the D-becks selected him in the sixth round.

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to the big leagues, so he was sent to the Reno Aces, the snakes’ AAA minor league affiliate. He made his major league debut on August 7, 2014.

“I knew I could play baseball, once I got drafted,” Lamb says. “I wasn’t heavily recruited. I wasn’t a superstar by any means in college. When I was drafted, I knew I could do this.”

He spent this offseason refining his skills.

“I learned more about my swing, and being quicker or more reliable at third base,” he says. “I did my baseball stuff, but I also spent time with my friends and family back home. I love going to Huskies football games. Fortunately, I was here in Arizona when they lost to ASU. I got a lot of crap for that. But I like to go to the football games and hang out. I’m pretty laidback and low key. I’m the exact opposite of my roommate.”

The Jake Lamb-Archie Bradley comedy duo may soon come to a halt, as Lamb is looking for his own home.

“I have a great situation now,” he says. “But I’m slowly looking for houses. It will be my first house. It’s a little different, but it’ll have to happen sooner or later.”

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hoenix Rising FC forward Billy Forbes is living his dream.

The Turks and Caicos native is in his first year with the Arizona soccer team and is looking forward to honing his skills with his idol, legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba.

“He’s one of my favorite players of all time,” says Forbes, a new East Valley resident. “To get a little chance to play alongside this year is going to make my time here even better.

“He’s played everywhere in the world you can imagine. At the end of the day, he’s probably a cool guy to be around. There are some great guys here, though. I’m really looking forward to learning from all of them.”

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He’ll begin his journey on Saturday, March 17, when Phoenix Rising kicks off its season at Orange County Soccer Club, followed by the home opener in Scottsdale on Saturday, March 24, against Oklahoma City Energy Football Club. In its second year with the United Soccer League, Phoenix Rising will play last year’s playoff opponent, Swope Park Rangers, on Saturday, April 21, at home.

Established in 2013, Phoenix Rising FC is owned by Drogba, Kona Grill CEO Berke Bakay and other business leaders and celebrities, including Diplo and Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz.

“I can’t wait for the season to start,” says the 27-year-old Forbes, who is engaged but hasn’t set a date yet.

“My goals are always the same: score goals, get assists and help the team get to the playoffs and hopefully make it to the finals.”

Forbes has been surrounded by soccer most of his life. His mother played soccer and his dad, who is part English, is a fan.

“I just fell in love with the sport,” he says. “I watched my mom play. I used to do track and field in high school as well. I fell in love with soccer more than anything else. I dedicated my life to the sport and it’s paying off.”

Forbes began his career in 2006, with the Provopool Celtic. He made his international debut for Turks and Caicos Islands in 2008 at age 16. A year later, he earned a scholarship to Western Texas College. He also played college soccer for Lubbock Christian University.

Forbes hit the pros with the Mississippi Brilla, WV King’s Warriors and San Antonio Scorpions. In May 2014, he scored the game-winning goal in the 2014 Soccer Bowl.

“That was the highlight of my

career, winning the championship in 2014 and scoring the goal to win the championship,” Forbes says. “I am also proud of playing for my nation’s team.”

Since he moved to the Valley, Forbes has enjoyed hiking and the diverse restaurants.

“I went fishing the other day,” he says. “That was cool. I love it here so far.”

But his time here all comes down to winning another championship. He sees Phoenix Rising as a playoff contention team.

“What I can bring to the table is more excitement,” he adds. “It’s a booming market here and I can add to it.”

Phoenix Rising FC

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Archie Bradley autographs a bowling pin before the tournament started.

Goldy’s Bowling Bash

Paul and Amy Goldschmidt invited a slew of celebrity friends to Goldy’s Bowling Bash at Lucky Strike on February 22. Prospects like Jon Duplantier and Pavin Smith mingled with superstars Clayton Kershaw and Buster Posey, along with a selection of D-backs players before the event that benefitted Phoenix Children’s Hospital. staff photos by kimberly carrillo Paul and Amy Goldschmidt hosted their second Goldy’s Bowling Bash at Lucky Strike in CityScape.

Shoes and shirts lined tables near lanes in anticipation of the contest.

Paul and Amy Goldschmidt left the kids at home to bowl for youngsters afflicted with a myriad of diseases at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Nick Ahmed is looking forward to returning this season. He was injured in 2017.

Daniel Descalso, left, and Jake Lamb autograph bowling pins for patrons.

D-backs outfielder A.J. Pollock frequently works with charities, like Northeast Mesa’s Sunshine Acres.

This elaborate cake greeted guests at Lucky Strike.

David Peralta signs bowling pins at Lucky Strike.

Justin Upton is all smiles on the red carpet at Lucky Strike.

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Diamondbacks prospect Jon Duplantier, of the Visalia Rawhide, rubbed shoulders with the likes of Clayton Kershaw and Buster Posey at Goldy’s Bowling Bash.

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DESCRIPTION:

Game DESCRIPTION: GameSchedule ScheduleFebruary/March February/March DESCRIPTION: Home to the White Home to the White Games start at at 1:05 p.m. (unless noted) Away Home to the White nnHome Games start 1:05 p.m. (unless noted) Homen n Away Dodgers, SoxSox andand Dodgers, Sox and Dodgers, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Camelback Ranch was Camelback Ranch was Camelback Ranch was Feb. 20 21 22 23 Feb. 20 21 22 23 Dates, times and completed in 2009 and Dates, times and completed in and completed in 2009 2009 LAD LAD teams areare subject teams subject boasts aboasts capacity of of boasts a capacity and a capacity to to change. change.

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Parking in the complex’s 1:10 PARKING: Parking in the complex’s 4,000 spots is free.

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Ranch stadium.

107th Avenue is closest 1818 19 20 19 20 TICKETS: OAK AZ TX to the Ranch stadium.

TICKETS: OAK AZ TX $10-$64, available $10-$64, available TICKETS: at whitesox.com or at whitesox.com or 623.302.5000. $10-$64, available 623.302.5000.

at whitesox.com or BEST PLACE TO SIT: 623.302.5000.

BEST PLACE TO SIT:

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*On March 26, the White Sox play an away game in Charlotte, North Carolina, against *On March the White Sox playGolden an awayKnights, game in North Carolina, against their AAA26, affiliate, the Charlotte at Charlotte, 3:05 p.m. Arizona time. their AAA affiliate, the Charlotte Golden Knights, at 3:05 p.m. Arizona time.

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DESCRIPTION: The Cactus League’s newest stadium is the 146-acre Sloan Park, a 15,000-capacity ballpark owned and operated by the World Champion Chicago Cubs.

PARKING: Parking is $10 (reserved) or $5 (general) per vehicle or motorcycle. Buses or RVs are charged $14.

General lots are located to the east of the ballpark.

Spots are available on a first-come basis. Parking lots open four hours prior to game time.

TICKETS: $14 to $75, available at mlb.mlb.com/chc/mesa.

BEST PLACE TO SIT: The Bleacher Bum atmosphere lives on in the

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outfield lawn seating, but even better, it houses the Budweiser Rooftop, which features bleachers, shaded trellis seating and high- top tables all overlooking leftfield.

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EXPERIENCE

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MIL LAD teams are subject crammed with pre-to and Spring Training Baseball Guide 2018 options.

Make sure Scottsdale Stadium is post-game activity 25 26 27 28 March 1 2 to change.

3 CLE secure tickets before crammed with preoptions.

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10 LAA game;Public scalpers typically 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CIN available throughout LAD TEX SD SEA SEA PARKING: get top dollar, especially SD OAK CHI SEA SD downtown Scottsdale; LAA Public parking is 3:05 p.m.

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OAK on weekends.

1:10 p.m.

4:05 p.m. or consider parking at a available throughout 19 2013 21 14 22 24 bardowntown with shuttle service. 11 18 Scottsdale; 12 1523 16 17 CIN COL CLE KC AZ CHI KC * or consider parking at a PARKING: SD OAK CHI SEA SD 1:10 p.m.

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6:40 p.m.Sacramento, 7:05 p.m. *Onp.m.

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BEST PLACE TO SIT: 1:10 against their AAA affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats, at 6:05 p.m. Arizona time.

Spring extraTO money BESTthe PLACE SIT: 25 26 and hot.

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Second Street, Scottsdale. for assigned seating HIT UP MCCORMICKPRE-GAME IN DOWNTOWN RELAX ON SCOTTSDALE CONCESSIONS: in the lower section.

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Game Schedule February/March/April DESCRIPTION: The 2015 World Series champs play in the 10,500seat Surprise Stadium that features a spectacular lawn. The 124-acre site is routinely praised for its well-conceived design with lots of shaded seating.

Games start at 1:05 p.m. (unless noted) Sunday

Dates, times and teams are subject to change.

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CELEBRATING CHANDLER

The unique Ostrich Festival melds music, food and flightless birds Cheri Newton and Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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obert “Kool” Bell of Kool and the Gang is intrigued.

Usually his legendary R&B group doesn’t have the time to stroll festival grounds or explore the towns in which they are playing. But the 30th annual Chandler Ostrich Festival, which attracts more than 100,000 people, will be different.

“It usually depends on our schedule,” Bell says. “When we get to town, a lot of times we have to leave for the next show.

But ostrich races? If there is any way possible, we are not going to miss that.”

The races return along with rides, food, attractions and concerts by The Beach Boys, Kool and the Gang and John Michael Montgomery Friday, March 9, through Sunday, March 11, at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler.

“The Ostrich Festival reflects the town’s heritage to its present status as a high-tech corridor,” says Terri Kimble,

the Chandler Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer.

The festival recalls early 1900s Chandler, when Dr. Alexander Chandler purchased 80 acres of land south of Mesa in the Salt River Valley and dedicated himself to developing the town and its agricultural irrigation systems.

The doctor kept ostriches for their valuable clipped feathers, which he sold to those in the ladies hat industry. The spectacular birds became a part of the scenery of the growing town until about 1920, when the effects of World War I created a nationwide frugality. The ostriches disappeared from Chandler, but the joy they brought remains.

“There are no ostrich ranches in sight, and the city has since developed into a thriving technological center,” Kimble says. “With the Ostrich Festival, we have fun and educational activities surrounding the city’s historic connection, with the extraordinary and much-loved creature. This festival includes many elements that embrace the values of an ever-evolving community.”

The weekend will also feature the

aerial high-wire thrill performers Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean, three ostrich races and STEM tents.

Music is an Ostrich Festival mainstay. The headliners are Kool and the Gang on March 9, John Michael Montgomery on March 10, and the legendary Beach Boys on March 11.

The festival is a true community undertaking, with more than 45 food concessionaires and 100 vendors, many of which are nonprofits, participating.

“Many of Chandler’s local 501(c) (3) nonprofits provide volunteers for the festival and these nonprofits receive a check from the festival in return for the help,” Kimble says. “It’s a way for us to give back to the community. We truly appreciate this valuable help from these community volunteers.”

The festivities kick off with the youth run at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, followed by the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run, both of which are held at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.

Kimble says the youth run is held in conjunction with local schools’ running clubs and is tied with the city’s

ongoing Wellness Initiative.

A parade, classic car show and public safety fair are also featured. The parade consists of more than 100 dance, equestrian and musical groups who will travel throughout downtown Chandler.

Kool and the Gang’s Bell is looking forward to taking it all in. After all, he’s played some unusual gigs himself.

“Our shows in Arizona have been fantastic,” he says. “One memorable show was in Phoenix with Van Halen.

The crowd was not sure what to expect, but by the end of our show, everyone was up on their feet, dancing.

“You can expect that in Chandler, too. We play hits one after another for the entire show. In a 90-minute set, we still can’t fit them all in. We rotate our setlist and add songs we have not done in a while to mix things up. There are songs we can’t leave out, though. The party songs like ‘Celebration,’ ‘Get Down on It’ and ‘Ladies Night’ are musts in a Kool and the Gang show.”

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler, ostrichfestival.com, Friday, March 9, to Sunday, March 11, $8-$15.

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THE BEST FAMILY EVENTS IN MARCH DINOSAURS IN THE DESERT TO APRIL 30 QUEEN CREEK’S ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY MARCH 3

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Boulevard, Tempe, 480.350.2822, childsplayaz.org, 1 and 4 p.m., $12 - $30.

Apache Leap Mining Festival

MARCH 16 AND MARCH 17 The Superior Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Apache Leap Mining Festival will celebrate women in mining, “From Pickaxe to Boardroom.” Families can enjoy food, live entertainment, dancing and a chihuahua race.

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ArtVille Academy

TO MARCH 29 Kids ages 3 to 5 can learn about art, science, literature and math at the i.d.e.a. Museum’s ArtVille Academy.

Each new session, kids are introduced to new topics that are sure to spark their curiosity and help them develop the learning skills necessary for school.

i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa, 480.644.4332, ideamuseum.org, 9 to 11:30 a.m., $75 for members, $90 for nonmembers.

March Madness Fun

TO APRIL 1 Anyone who wears their favorite basketball jersey to AZ Air Time will receive a $3 discount in honor of March Madness. Basketball fans can jump and climb while enjoying the games, playing on screen all month long.

AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale, 480.427.2000, azairtime.com, opening hours vary, prices vary.

Dinosaurs in the Desert

TO APRIL 30 Embark on this self-guided adventure with more than 20 different dynamic animatronic dinos.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo.org, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $28.95 ages 14 and older, $18.95 ages 3 to 13.

Queen Creek’s Annual Block Party

MARCH 3 This one’s for sports fans. Families can bring their team spirit and get ready to tailgate at Queen Creek’s annual block party. Challenge each other on the court, in the batting cages or just relax with friends and family. Vendors, live music, and tons of food are waiting for you at this tailgating block party.

Town Center, Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, 480.358.3700, queencreek.org/blockparty, noon to 6 p.m., free admission.

Sleepaway Camp Information Night

MARCH 6 Friendly Pines Camp wants kids to feel comfortable at its summer camp, so it’s hosting a camp infor-

Main Street, Superior, 520.689.0200, superiorarizonachamber.org, times TBA, free admission. mation night. Children can enjoy the gifts and door prizes, while their parents ask questions of the camp director.

Scottsdale Country Day School, 10460 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale, 928.445.2128, friendlypines.com, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free admission, advanced registration required.

Day of Dance MARCH 10 Prospective dancers can sample genres, from hip-hop to swing to ballroom and jazz, during Kaleidoscope Dance’s free Day of Dance.

Refreshments are included; each class is 30 minutes.

Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, 480.692.0332, kaleidoscopedance.com, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission.

The Snowy Day and Other Stories TO MARCH 11 The wonder and magic of Peter’s first snowfall is explored as he and his friends make snow angels and play, all while learning about childhood wonder and the challenges of growing up.

Pinal County Fair

MARCH 21 TO MARCH 25 Families are invited to this five-day event that will feature thrill rides, fair food and entertainment. Attraction passes are available for $20$30 so families can enjoy the fun all day long.

Pinal Fairgrounds and Event Center, 512 S. 11 Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande, 520.723.7881, pinalcountyfair. com, times vary, $8; $4 ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger.

Chocolate Bunny 5K & Kids Fun Run

MARCH 31 Everybody can show off their racing skills and support the local veterans support group Team RWB, which helps connect veterans with their community members. Bring the whole family, and kids can run in the one-mile fun run starting at 9:30 a.m. and win a medal.

Mesa Riverview Park, 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, 602.286.3800, runyourraceaz. com, 6:30 to 11 a.m., $10 to $25.

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS REBORN

New singer Jeff Gutt traces his journey to one of rock’s greatest bands Christina Fuoco-Karasinski » The Entertainer!

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eff Gutt thanks his father for having good taste in music.

After all, it turned him on to music at age 6 and, now, Gutt is preparing to launch his first tour as the Stone Temple Pilots singer. The band headlines the Marquee Theatre on Saturday, March 10.

“That’s how my journey started in music—thanks to my dad,” says Gutt (pronounced “goot”), who was raised in Marine City and Algonac, Michigan.

The 42-year-old’s journey included two appearances on The X Factor.

During season two in 2012, he performed Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” before being eliminated. Gutt returned the following year, and was the runner up. He fronted several bands, including one with current Our Lady Peace guitarist Steve Mazur, also of Michigan.

He was revealed to be STP’s new singer during a November 14 concert,

dubbed Stone Temple Pilots Reborn, broadcast live on SiriusXM with founding members Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz.

“We wanted someone who would not only do our earlier songs justice, but would also write new songs and carve out a different path forward for us,” says Dean DeLeo. “It took some time, but we found our guy.”

In addition to introducing Gutt, the concert featured the debut of the single “Meadow.” The full self-titled album is expected March 16.

“I’m really excited about the record and proud of it,” Gutt says. “I’m excited for the world to hear it. I’m excited about that. The tour and everything is coming together at the same time. It’s a wonderful time to be alive.”

Before choosing Gutt, the trio received and reviewed about 15,000 submissions online. Thirty of them auditioned in person. Gutt didn’t submit, however. He was invited after Robert DeLeo heard about Gutt when

the STP musician played a show in Detroit with the Hollywood Vampires.

“It was a long process, but it’s a very serious thing,” Gutt says. “It’s not like they’re going to jump into anything. While we were recording, we had a good rapport with each other. It was very freeing. Ideas were welcomed. They didn’t try to tell me what to do. They let me be myself. I felt that was important.”

It’s vital on stage, too. Gutt doesn’t want to mimic Scott Weiland, but bring his own spin to STP. “The opportunity to be in a band like Stone Temple Pilots is one thing.

To help carry on the legacy, I take that very seriously. It’s important to me that it’s done correctly and humbly. It’s important that I go out and be myself and not something or someone I’m not.

It’s going to be awesome and I’m really excited to do it.”

The concerts will feature new tracks and songs from the catalog.

“We’re taking the new songs on the road, and the old songs will be

done properly—the way people want to hear them,” Gutt says. “We’re going to keep this music alive and give it back to the fans.”

At the same time, the single father is being true to himself.

“It’s a beautiful story,” he says.

“Things are working out for me and them at the same time. My entire journey has brought me to this moment.

You get one life, you might as well go all in and make it what you want.”

Stone Temple Pilots w/The Dirty Hooks Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Temple, 480.827.0607, luckymanonline.com, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 10, $38.50 and $58.50.

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MARCH 1 Live from Laurel Canyon

Musical Instrument Museum, 9:30 p.m., $32-$42

P!nk

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., sold out

MARCH 2

McDowell Mountain Music Festival w/Griz, Father John Misty Margaret T. Hance Park, various times, $45-$540

Mike Masse

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $20-$22

Miles Electric Band

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $46

Old Dominion w/Brandon Lay The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 1 p.m., free

Bad News Blues Band

Pig&Dan

Dustin Lynch w/High Valley

Pop Evil

Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 1 p.m., free

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

The Gibson Brothers

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $35-$40

McDowell Mountain Music Festival w/Nick Murphy, Big Gigantic Margaret T. Hance Park, various times, $45-$540

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Last Exit Live, 7:30 p.m., $12-$15

Monarch Theatre, 10 p.m., $15 Van Buren, 8 p.m., $22

Stateline

K. Michelle

Crescent Ballroom, 9 p.m., $29.50-$43

Little Dragon

McDowell Mountain Music Festival w/The Revivalists, O.A.R.

Rings of Saturn

Margaret T. Hance Park, various times, $45-$540

Twista

Mirrors for Psychic Warfare

Monarch Theatre, 8 p.m., $25-$35

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$15

MARCH 3

Rhythm Room, 7 p.m., $10

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8

Ian Moore

Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $12-$15

Langhorne Slim

Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $20-$25

The Lone Bellow

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Little Dragon

Flying Burrito Festival w/Albert Hammond Jr., The Frights

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $37 Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $30-$35

MARCH 7 Altan

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $40-$45

Celebrating David Bowie

Whitney Rose

MARCH 5 Benny Green Trio w/Veronica Swift

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $35-$40

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Van Buren, 8 p.m., sold out

51West, 6 p.m., $10-$12

Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $22-$99

Downtown Phoenix, 4 p.m., $10-$25

The Mavericks

The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., sold out

Ostrich Festival w/John Michael Montgomery

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $33-$68

Tumbleweed Park, various times, $6-$50

Starset

Pancho Barraza

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $17-$37

Steve Aoki

Rialto Theatre, 7 p.m., $39-$548

MARCH 8 Blank Range

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

Fozzy

The Psychedelic Furs

Club Red, 6 p.m., $16

Jake Shimabukuro

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., sold out

A Day to Remember w/Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, The Devil Wears Prada

Van Buren, 8 p.m., $25-$150

The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25-$50

ZZ Ward w/Billy Raffoul

Envision

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $35.20-$495.20

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $28

Eden

Van Buren, 8 p.m., $20-$35

MARCH 4

Demi Lovato w/DJ Khaled

Simply Three

The Stolen w/Patternist

BROCKHAMPTON

Mesa Amphitheatre, 5:30 p.m., $46.50

Pub Rock Live, 9 p.m., $12-$15

Coin

Club Red – East, 8 p.m., $10

Pop Evil

Rialto Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $21-$26

Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club, 7:30 p.m., sold out

Ryan Caraveo

Van Buren, 9 p.m., $35 The Pressroom, 7 p.m., $22 Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $25-$45

Karla Bonoff

Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $51-$96

Phoenix Symphony: Music of Pink Floyd with Laser Light Show Mesa Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m., $43$149

Stone Temple Pilots

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $38.50$58.50

Talib Kweli

Van Buren, 9 p.m., $19.50

Wu Man and the Huayin Shadow Puppet Band

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $50-$60

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., sold out

MARCH 11

Simply Three

The Pressroom, 8 p.m., $25-$27

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $28

Skydyed

Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $7-$10

MARCH 9 Bad Bunny

Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $64-$245

Iced Earth Khemmis

Club Red, 6 p.m., $13-$15

New Politics

Crescent Ballroom, 9 p.m., $28.50-$31

Ostrich Festival w/The Beach Boys

The Blasters

Tumbleweed Park, various times, $6-$50

The English Beat

Rialto Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25.50-$99

Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15-$20

PVRIS

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., sold out

Seamus Eagan Project

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Walk Off the Earth

The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25

Lane 8

Van Buren, 9 p.m., $22-$42

Ostrich Festival w/Kool & The Gang Tumbleweed Park, various times, $6-$50

Highlands Church, 7:30 p.m., $24-$67 Van Buren, 8 p.m., $35-$40

The Wedding Present

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $17-$20

MARCH 12 Cuco

Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $15-$20

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Pot of Gold Music Festival w/ Russ, Dej Loaf

191 Toole, 8 p.m., $12-$15

Pot of Gold Music Festival w/ Rebelution, Dirty Heads

Van Buren, 8 p.m., $27-$47

Pub Rock Live, 7:30 p.m., $15-$18

MARCH 13 The Contortionist

Rawhide Event Center, various times, $75-$699

Ricardo Montaner

Socks in the Frying Pan

The Urban Renewal Project

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $30-$40

Club Red, 6 p.m., $18-$75

I Set My Friends on Fire

Pub Rock Live, 7:30 p.m., $13-$15

The Mowgli’s

Tony Martinez

Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12

Zac Harmon

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $20-$23

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

The Nth Power

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MARCH 14

Pot of Gold Music Festival w/ Phil Lesh, Sturgill Simpson

Van Buren, 9 p.m., $30-$125

Rawhide Event Center, various times, $100-$699

Close Encounter

The Repeat Offenders

Last Exit Live, 7:30 p.m., $7-$8

Hippie Sabotage

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $23-$80

MARCH 15

Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $10

Runa

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $27-$35

Zepparella

Between the Buried and Me

Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $25-$50

Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $30-$60

Bria Skonberg

Insane Clown Posse w/Attila The Pressroom, 6 p.m., $45

Moon Hooch

Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $12-$15

Wolf Alice

Dermot Kennedy

Lucy Dacus

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., sold out

Trace Bundy

To Belarus with Love

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $20

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

MARCH 23

MARCH 20

Arturo Sandoval

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $40-$50

nothing,nowhere.

Drezo

Royal Thunder

The Floozies

Septicflesh

Innings Festival w/Queens of the Stone Age

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

The Pressroom, 9 p.m., $20-$750 Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $17-$20

Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, various times, $89-$1,200

Kid Rock

The Dollyrots

O.T. Genasis

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12

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MARCH 19

MARCH 21

MARCH 18

Guantanamo Baywatch w/Acid Dad

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$23

Club Red, 7 p.m., $25-$28

Club Red, 7 p.m., $23-$25

191 Toole, 8 p.m., $15-$17

MARCH 16

Watain

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

Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8

Club Congress, 7:30 p.m., $17-$45

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Human Nature

Soul Power Band

Shoreline Mafia

Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $50-$120

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

Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $12-$15

A$AP Ferg

Rawhide Event Center, various times, $75-$699

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Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $34.75-$595

Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $33

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Whitney Peyton

Club Red, 6 p.m., $13

MARCH 25 Innings Festival w/Chris Stapleton

Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, various times, $95-$1,200

L.A. Salami

ALL THE THINGS

SHE SAID

Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$15

Los Lonely Boys

Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30-$45

Sahba Motallebi with Naghmeh Farahmand: A NuRooz Celebration

Andy Summers MARCH 27

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $50-$70 Best known as the guitarist for the legendary Police, Andy Summers has an extensive repertoire. His resume goes beyond The Police, though, and includes stints with Eric Burdon and the Animals and Carly Simon. After The Police first disbanded in the mid ’80s, Summers returned with his debut solo album, XYZ, in 1987.

Twenty years later, he released his 14th album, Triboluminescence.

Now, Summers will stop by the Musical Instrument Museum for a performance this March.

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $30-$35

MARCH 26 Michael Schenker Fest

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $30-$60

Triathalon

Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $12

MARCH 27

Andy Summers Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $50-$70

Highest Degree

Club Red – West, 7 p.m., $20-$25

MARCH 28 Galactic

Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $25-$55

Pale Waves

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

Why Don’t We

Van Buren, 8 p.m., sold out

MARCH 24 The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8

Dirkschneider

Club Red, 7 p.m., $25-$65

Futuristic

Van Buren, 8 p.m., $17-$32

Ho99o9

The Pressroom, 8 p.m., $17-$20

Innings Festival w/The Avett Brothers Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, various times, $89-$1,200

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45

Missio

Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18

The Sword

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $23

The Lil Smokies

Rebel Lounge, 9 p.m., $12-$14

Martin Sexton w/Chris Trapper Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $40-$50

MARCH 29 Apathy & Celph Titled Club Red, 7 p.m., $15-$18

Romeo Santos

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 8 p.m., $54.75-$570.25

MARCH 30 Dark Rooms

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

Joey Alexander

Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $35-$45

Poncho Sanchez

Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $34-$44

Red

Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25-$50

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eather Baron-Gracie admits it’s sometimes daunting to spill her soul.

As the singer/ guitarist for the English pop group Pale Waves, Baron-Gracie does such daily.

“Sometimes I think about it and it really scares me and I freak out for a few minutes,” she says with her angelic voice. “It’s pretty intimidating and overwhelming at the same time.”

Influenced by heart-breaking songs by The Cure and The Cranberries, Pale Waves’ musicians hear their fair share of troubling tales from fans who can relate to their lyrics. However, those same listeners find solace in Pale Waves.

“It really helps people get through what they get through,” Baron-Gracie says. “To be honest, it’s worth it.”

Baron-Gracie—who’s joined in Pale Waves by drummer Ciara Doran, guitarist Hugo Silvani and bassist Charlie Wood—recently released the single “Heavenly,” the final track from the EP, All The Things I Never Said. The new single joins “The Tide,” “New Year’s Eve” and “My Obsession” to fill out the EP. In February, Pale Waves was named as the No. 5 artist on the BBC Sound of 2018 shortlist and

collected the “Under The Radar Award” at the 2018 NME Awards.

“It’s such a rewarding thing to receive—especially from a big company like NME,” she says. “It means a lot and it’s our first-ever award. It’s really exciting for us.”

So what did she do with the trophy? Pale Waves’ manager has it.

To build on that success, the four-piece is on a North American tour that comes to the Rebel Lounge in Phoenix on Friday, March 23.

“I’m thinking we might do a few surprises,” she says. “I’m not going to say what yet. We don’t want people to know ahead of time. But we’re going to throw in some curveballs.”

But the straight shooter is just thrilled people are listening to Pale Waves’ music.

“Quite a lot of people say we saved their lives,” Baron-Gracie says. “They’ve gone through such a (crap) time and then listening to us has helped them and stopped them from doing anything. That’s mind blowing. I just freeze most of the time when they tell me that. It’s such a statement. The only thing I can say is I’m happy.”

Pale Waves w/INHEAVEN The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602.296.7013, therebellounge. com, 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, $13-$15.

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thletes and musicians have a mutual respect, whether it’s shown through a baseball player’s walk-up song, or an athlete forming a band.

From Friday, March 23, to Sunday, March 25, C3 Presents is bringing the two together with the first Innings Festival in Tempe, from the beach park to the arts center.

“The concept is to combine the theme of baseball with the reality of a music festival,” says Tim Sweetwood, producer of Innings Festival. “There are hundreds of thousands of folks in and around Phoenix for Spring Training baseball, and the majority or lion’s share of those games are happening mid-day, noon or one o’clock, and then in the afternoon, there’s not something specific for these fans to do.

“So, the concept was to target them and attract them and do something where we could do music and then the baseball theme was that connector for everyone.”

The music features a diverse lineup ranging from rock to pop and country.

With three stages, the festival will hold appearances from more than 35 artists.

On Friday, the festival boasts such acts as Queens of the Stone Age, Young the Giant, Cold War Kids and Sylvan Esso. Then, Saturday will bring to the stage The Avett Brothers, The Head and the Heart and The Decemberists.

Sunday will conclude with headliners like Chris Stapleton, Counting Crows, Dispatch and Luke Combs.

“There’s a strange relationship with music and athletes and the interesting curiosity that comes forward,” says Chris Zasche, The Head and the Heart’s bassist. A Seattle native, he grew up watching the Mariners.

“Some musicians are interested in sports and just the level of professionalism. Any time you see an athlete walk into a stadium, they’re listening to

music. Music is a big part of sports’ and athletes’ worlds.”

But that’s just the music; baseball also plays a major role.

“There are actually going to be some physical attractions that are at the festival itself,” Sweetwood says. “So, we’ll have batting cages, speed pitch, there’s a home run derby, and then we’re going to have appearances from athletes – primarily baseball – but in different ways, shapes and forms.”

One of those ways is through the food demonstrations. After all the activities, guests are sure to get hungry, which is where Sanctuary’s chef, Beau MacMillan, comes into play. Festival officials tapped the chef to curate the food, and host on-stage demos featuring participation from athletes and musicians. Plenty of bars and concession areas will also be available.

“We’ll have upward of 20-plus vendors, whether that’s a food truck or they’re coming into a tent installation,” Sweetwood says. “Chef Beau is hand-picking those folks, and that comes from some restaurants he has relationships with but also some of the general public businesses that have submitted to try to be a part of the event.”

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets will be accommodated.

“We want to make sure if you’re a meat eater there’s something for you and if you’re a vegan then there are options for you as well,” Sweetwood explains.

A number of partners of the festival will be present to hold booths featuring merchandise and giveaways. Included is a promotional partnership with Major League Baseball, which will bring its own store. Local spot Zia Record Exchange is also involved.

“Zia Records is going to have a record store on site and then they’re lining up artist signings and artist meet and greets,” he says.

An Ambassador Program will allow would-be patrons to help promote the festival in exchange for benefits.

“The Ambassador Program is a chance for folks, whether it would be college kids who maybe don’t have a big income or any income, to be an

ambassador, saying that they’re kind of a proponent and almost mini-promoter of the festival,” Sweetwood explains.

“If they encourage and are able to get a handful of folks into the festival and sign up other folks to buy tickets, then they actually receive perks.”

These perks could include a free ticket or an upgrade from general admission to VIP. “This is a chance for someone to assist us on promoting, and then a chance for them to reap the benefits of that,” he says.

Single-day general admission tickets start at $89, rising for full-weekend, VIP and platinum passes.

Mt. Joy singer/guitarist Matt Quinn says participating in Innings was a no-brainer.

“I grew up watching the Phillies,” Quinn adds. “I watched the Eagles win the Super Bowl, which was a lifelong dream. Let’s just say playing a sports-related festival was a cool thing.”

Innings Festival

Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, inningsfestival.com, various times Friday, March 23, through Sunday, March 25, tickets start at $89.

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THE BEST NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR MARCH

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Breathe Carolina MARCH 9

It has been a decade since the release of Breathe Carolina’s debut album. Now, the Coloradan duo will stop by Maya Day + Nightclub for a late-night performance March 9.

This event is free with RSVP, so you won’t want to miss out. This event is 21 and older.

Datsik

MARCH 1

Twista

MARCH 2

Chicago rapper Twista, who has continued to impress since bursting onto the hip-hop scene in the early ’90s, will bring his tongue-twisting flows to Monarch Theatre in early March. If you’re not familiar with Twista, you may recognize him from his rapid-fire appearances on “Slow Jamz” with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx, or “Worldwide Choppers” by Tech N9ne, or even his collaborations with the likes of R. Kelly, Lil Wayne and Pharrell.

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre. com, 8 p.m., $35 at door.

MARCH 22

French trio DirtyPhonics is on tour with Apashe. Named the best French electronic band by DJ Mag in 2016, DirtyPhonics defines itself as “bass music” on Facebook. This description may be apt, as the group is known for its use of bass-heavy styles like dubstep and drum and bass. This event is 18 and older.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 10 p.m., free with RSVP.

Dubstep titan Datsik will stop in the Valley this March with a performance at The Van Buren.

The Canadian DJ and producer has maintained a constant stream of music this decade, while also having fused his production sensibilities with those of other musicians. He has collaborated with artists such as Infected Mushroom, Arizona’s Z-Trip and Jonathan Davis, the latter of whom he had previously united with on the deluxe edition of Korn’s 2011 genre bending The Path of Totality.

This event is 18 and older.

The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, 480.659.1641, thevanburenphx. com, 9 p.m., $27-$42.

DirtyPhonics w/Apashe

Kayzo

MARCH 15 AND MARCH 17

Trap and hardstyle DJ and producer Kayzo released a collaborative project with Slander last October, titled Dilapidation Celebration.

Then, he released his debut album, Overload, in January. The busy producer has two shows—in Tucson and Phoenix—this month. The Van Buren event is 18 and older.

The Crystal Method MARCH 10

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 20 years since The Crystal Method burst onto the music scene with 1997’s Vegas. The album, which spawned memorable cuts like “Trip Like I Do” (and its subsequent Filter remix on the Spawn soundtrack), was one of big-beat music’s crowning achievements of the ’90s.

Now, two decades and five albums later, the group has continued to evolve its sound and will soon stop at Monarch Theatre. This event is 18 and older.

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, relentlessbeats. com, 9 p.m., $15-$30.

Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson, 520.740.1000, relentlessbeats.com, 8 p.m.

March 15, $32-$42.

The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, 480.659.1641, relentlessbeats. com, 9 p.m. March 17, $32-$47.

Drezo

MARCH 23

Los Angeles’ Drezo has accumulated nearly 100K followers on SoundCloud. The rising DJ and producer has remixed artists like Nas, Dillon Francis, Dr. Dre and even Drowning Pool (“Bodies”).

Stop by The Pressroom March 23 to check out his set, brought to you

by Relentless Beats. This event is 18 and older.

The Pressroom, 441 W. Madison Street, Phoenix, 602.396.7136, relentlessbeats.com, 9 p.m., $20-$35.

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, relentlessbeats. com, 9 p.m., $15-$30.

Markus Schulz MARCH 23

Trance, progressive and techno DJ and producer Markus Schulz is a massive force in the electronic world. With more than 1 million Facebook followers and albums spanning back to the mid-2000s, as well as a steady buildup deejaying and remixing other cuts throughout the ’90s, Don’t miss Schulz at Maya Day + Nightclub this March. This event is 21 and older.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, 10 p.m., $10.

J. Worra

MARCH 30

J. Worra is an artist to look out for in the electronic world. Having released her Downtown Diva EP early in October, she’s on the rise, with a steady stream of songs and remixes, some with tens of thousands of plays, uploaded to her SoundCloud page. This event is 21 and older.

Bar Smith, 130 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 480.625.0528, relentlessbeats.com, 9 p.m., $10.

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Getting down and dirty with the Valley’s hottest shot slingers

CAMELBACK SOUR

1.5 ounce Bulleit Bourbon

.75 ounce St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur

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he Camby’s lead mixologist Brian Blevins considers the Valley his home, even though he was born in Crystal Lake, Illinois – a fun fact for any Friday the 13th horror movie fan.

Blevins moved here with his family at age 7, but left the Valley for Austin after high school to play music. He always knew, though, he would find his way home.

And find it; he did, thanks to his talent behind the bar.

While in his mid-20s and still touring with his band, Blevins began working side gigs in the spirits and entertainment world, in Austin and Los Angeles. Eager to formally enter the industry – and get back to Arizona – Blevins applied for a bartending gig at The Camby in 2016, and got it.

In just over a year, Blevins honed his craft, eventually earning the title of lead mixologist for the resort and its two main dining parlors – The Bees Knees and Artizen – in 2017.

Today, Blevins is famed as the architect behind the Bees Knees acclaimed “Tipsy Tea Parties” and just launched Artizen’s new craft cocktail offerings, his second full menu for the resort, which he calls “Season Two.” We sat down with Blevins to learn more about his story and all of his crazy good cocktails at The Camby.

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Tell me about the oddest drink request you’ve received?

Well, from a guest, I get a lot; especially given we are a resort that caters to people from all over the globe. I’ve gotten requests ranging from grape juice mixed with whiskey to following a patron’s own drink recipe to the tee (with her watching my every move and trying to help).

But, the most recent “odd” request I got came from our own team. I was asked to dream up a “new version” of high tea, with the goal of launching it in our Bees Knees as an added treat for local residents and guests alike. As a cocktail man, tea was not in my wheelhouse – so I turned to tea-infused cocktails.

The result: a modern twist on traditional high tea. Dubbed “Tipsy Tea Parties,” the events take place every Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Bees Knees. Each quirky service features a prix-fixe menu of sweet and savory bites for one’s party to share as well as each guest’s choice of a spiked tea – with both hot and cold options – served in its own funky teapot. Tipsy Tea is $40, inclusive of sweet and savory bites and one spiked teapot per guest.

What is your No. 1 pet peeve when working?

Being cheated out of giving someone an experience. That’s what I am here for, after all! There is nothing worse than smiling and offering up our menu to a guest – to engage them in conversation, interact with them, and to see what I can dream up for them – and without even

making eye contact, have them spout out a generic order and shoo me away.

What is your go-to drink when you’re at a bar other than your own?

I have two go-to cocktails. First, I love an Aviation, which is an old-school cocktail with gin and then some variation of maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice. Then, when I want something with a darker spirit, I order a Boulevardier. It is a whiskey-based cocktail with Campari and vermouth.

What does ordering a vodka tonic say about a person?

That they should let me give them an experience (see pet peeve above)!

Actually, I happily make it for them and then strike up a conversation, with my goal to help them find something approachable but a little more daring for drink two.

Tell us about the cocktail program at The Camby?

I shared about the Tipsy Tea, which I am very proud of. Then, on the Artizen side, we recently launched my second “Works of Artizen” cocktail menu, which includes eight custom cocktails developed by our team for $13 each.

With this menu, we wanted to focus as much on how the drinks looked as how they tasted, meaning we wanted to use bold, colorful spices, shrubs, spruce, garnish and even ice to really amp up the “wow” factor.

.5 ounce fresh lemon juice .5 ounce simple syrup 1 egg white Petit Syrah Combine ingredients in a shaker tin, then whip-shake with two to three ice cubes Add more ice, then shake to temperature and double-strain over fresh ice into a highball glass Float Petit Syrah (I use J Lohr) on top and garnish with a fresh slice of pear and a pinch of ground black pepper.

What is one cocktail would love for us to feature in the magazine this month?

The Camelback Sour What do you like about this drink?

At The Camby, because we have so many guests who are visiting from elsewhere, sometimes we are their only (look) at the Phoenix cocktail scene. We take that responsibility very seriously, and want to make it one to remember.

With The Camelback, we are bringing in one of our iconic places and matching it to a distinct flavor profile perfect for this season.

The Camby

2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.468.0700, thecamby.com.

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usic wasn’t always singer-songwriter Cody Ballentine’s endgame. The ASU alum originally studied to be an actor, and even though he changed directions, his journey paid off.

It was in a film class his sophomore year that he met Brad Davis, his now-inseparable best friend whom, years later, would help him develop his

music career and become his manager.

“I was landing roles in commercials, TV and film, but knew I also had an interest in getting recognized for my music abilities,” Ballentine says.

A fan of artists like Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, Ballentine set out to make pop music that paid tribute to a their soulful styles. While his music falls into the pop/R&B genre, his tracks largely make use of electronic and dance elements. His songs – like “Supernova Love,” “Mood,” “Keep Lovin’ You,” and “Remember My

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Name” – center around love, relationships and having a good time.

“I just want people to feel something, whether that be laughing with their friends and having fun or crying because they miss someone,” Ballentine says.

Nearly six years later, the former Mesa Mountain View High School football player found himself playing his first hometown show at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre, the same venue where he attended shows as a youngster. The house was packed with people cheering on his every dance move and high note.

However, he admits the experience wasn’t as surreal as he expected.

“I have always pictured myself playing that stage at some point since the first show I saw there,” he says. “So, in a bizarre way, it felt like I had already been up there. The power of visualizing your dreams, I guess.”

Davis, on the other hand, admits he had a preshow adrenaline rush.

“We wanted everyone who attended to leave his show knowing that someday soon, they will boast that they saw him at his first hometown show,” he says.

“This was Cody’s first Arizona show and his most important because it was for family, friends and a community who launched him.”

While Davis is excited about the future, he admits he didn’t expect he would be working with Ballentine, given the paths they were on when they met. “It has been a dream to sync lives with (my) best friend on a business level,” he says. “It all starts with a foundation of mutual respect, trust and loyalty that we have been laying since our days at ASU.” Now living in Los Angeles, Ballentine is set to finish his first recording project this year. He will continue touring, eventually on a wider scale. His sage advice for student performers is simple: Do what you love.

“Find your passion and keep chasing it, no matter what anyone says,” he says.

“At the end of the day, if you’re playing in front of your friends at a barbecue or playing stadiums all over the world, you’re doing what you love and that’s all that really matters.”

To stay up to date with Ballentine’s music, visit codyballentine.com.

as well. As the ’80s went on, there was so much pressure to get hit after hit. It was a tough thing, really. Our records started to suffer, which is why we stopped. We came back to it with a new

energy again with Punishment and we couldn’t be happier.”

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rchestral Maneuvers in the Dark’s Paul Humphreys candidly admits he doesn’t need to play music to keep him financially afloat.

He and cofounder Andy McCluskey keep the band together because they love it.

“The great thing about OMD is we don’t have to be in OMD,” Humphreys says via telephone from Berlin.

“We had enough money already.

We do OMD because we love being in OMD. Andy and I still have some things to say in the voice of OMD. We’re still trying to drive the band forward, and expose ourselves in as many different ways as we can.”

Recently, OMD shared its message via its 13th album The Punishment of Luxury, which debuted at No. 3 on the U.K. charts.

“Many bands release records just so they have a brand name for the tour,” Humphreys says. “Like I said, we still have plenty of stuff to say. We love writing together. The Punishment of

Luxury is our best offering since the ’80s.

“The Punishment of Luxury is about consumerism. These corporations come up with products we don’t actually need to push their profits up another 20 percent. The marketing people present them to us as if, if we don’t have them, we’re not worthy human beings. These are the punishments of luxury.”

OMD will perform Monday, April 2, at The Van Buren in Phoenix, during a rare visit to the Valley. As a four piece, OMD will perform new and classic tracks.

“When we played the title track at a recent show, the crowd went crazy. We looked at each other and thought it was weird. It was a new song and it’s going over like ‘Souvenir,’ ‘Joan of Arc’ and ‘If You Leave.’”

“We like to embrace our past,” Humphreys says. “We’re not going to go out on the road and just play the new album. We play every song everybody’s expecting to hear.

“We’re going to play all our hits, plus some new tracks on the new album and a couple obscure songs that hardcore fans would want to hear. We’re very much enjoying being in OMD again. We’re doing it on our own terms

OMD w/GGOOLLDD

The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, thevanburenphx.com, 8 p.m.

Monday, April 2, $28-$48.

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YOU’RE NOT GONNA BELIEVE THIS

Bizarro facts that will stretch your noggin

It’s been scientifically proven that SLIDING

HEADFIRST INTO A BASE IS QUICKER THAN SLIDING FEET-FIRST. You can

thank Dr. David A. Peters for his research!

In September 28, 1919, The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 in less than an hour, making a record for the fastest game ever played.

A woman who was hit by a foul ball was nailed once again—by the same player— as she was carried away on a stretcher. Don’t worry; the odds of being hit are

300,000 to 1.

A 1920 game between the Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Dodgers lasted

26 INNINGS. Curveballs have the potential to curve over

17 INCHES

from the path to the catcher’s glove.

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to 80 0 in a second!

A baseball can reach a peak of 80 mph during its swing.

A CAN OF CORN HIT INTO RIGHTFIELD!

That’s a term used for an easy flyball, and it was coined from the idea of grocers using their aprons to catch cans that fell from shelves.

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