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Bold takes after watching a few weeks of football in 2021.
Bold takes after watching a few weeks of football in 2021.
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week brings some music legends to town, along with indie and alternative rock sensations. Running from Bears Monday, September 13 at The Lost Leaf If creative jazz is your cup of tea, catch Running from Bears at The Lost Leaf. This Phoenix-based, six-piece ensemble’s performances are a mix of arrangements and alchemy, bursting with...
Our first reaction to the dominant performance in Music City.
Step Up to Honor the Fallen Firefighters in full gear, police, military and bomb squad personnel march alongside civilians of all ages, abilities and backgrounds as they climb 2,071 steps representing the 110 floors of the twin towers in the 9/11 Tower Challenge, Sept. 11. Participants pause briefly to view photographs of fallen heroes that line the stairs, vowing to “never forget” as they honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and...
Our biggest takeaways from what sports got right and wrong this past week.
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Everything from gypsy punk and Italian industrial metal to chart-topping country stars and ‘80s Brit pop is on tap for the next seven days. Gogol Bordello Monday, September 6 at The Van Buren Take some Romani music, mix it with some punk rock, and voila! You’re clapping in a mosh pit for alternative gypsy rock...
Drive Among the Dinos More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs return from extinction at the Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, which continues through Sept. 5. The experience is complete with lifelike dinosaurs, a baby dino, trainer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and an audio soundtrack to help navigate the herd and learn little-known dino facts. Animatronic creatures are displayed in realistic scenes that allow guests to experience them roaring and moving as they drive through the 60-minute tour. Thursday,...
Jeffrey Smallwood wears a lot of hats. The Tempe-based entrepreneur, tennis coach, wedding photographer, avid traveler and father is constantly coming up with his next project. One might say he’s restless. So, it makes sense that his latest endeavor, a clothing company, is called Restless Brand. His 3-year-old daughter was the one that initially inspired the name, however. “She has energy for days,” he says. “You think you would run her into the ground with...
and our other big takeaways from the weekend in sports.
Photo by Carlos Varela Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Some huge music stars are coming this week, led by Guns ‘N Roses and capped off with Latin Grammy award-winner Pepe Aguilar. Guns ‘N Roses Monday, August 30 at Footprint Center The legendary rock band returns for a tour featuring a set list of hits, from “Welcome to the...
Photo by Michael Brosilow Step into “Starry Night” and Other Masterpieces The legendary works of Vincent Van Gogh come to life in Immersive Van Gogh, Aug. 26-Nov. 28. The digital art installation merges state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling and world-class animation, illuminating the painter’s artistic genius with a curated selection of images from Van Gogh’s 2,000-plus lifetime catalog of masterpieces complemented by classical music. The hour-long, timed-entry, walk-through experience features digitally projected social distancing...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’ve got everything from monster heavy metal bands to smooth blues to Southwest folk. The Senators Friday, August 27 at Crescent Ballroom Arizona folk band The Senators play songs from their latest album, Wild Wide Open, with support from Riso and Adam Bruce. 8 p.m. Friday, August 27 at Crescent Ballroom, 308 N....
A look back at five issues that grabbed our attention – and our opinions – from the previous week in sports.
Photo courtesy Authentik Vision Enjoy a Mimosa with Your Yoga Start your weekend with a Saturday morning yoga flow at Kähvi Coffee + Cafe in Downtown Phoenix. Afterward, yoga participants and other guests enjoy $6 mimosas, plus $2 off wine and $1 off beer during the Aprés Yoga Happy Hour. Hosted in partnership with monOrchid, classes take place inside the gallery space. The Aug. 21 class is led by Bonnie Love, with a rotating...
What sports got right this week and what it gets wrong.