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From EVO owner Nick Neuman and his partners Lee Baron, Randy Feldman and Dominic Scappaticci comes a chic, floral fantasy in the heart of Tempe. I have been wondering for years if EVO in Old Town Scottsdale would ever expand and open another location, and when I received an invitation to try Society by EVO, I happily accepted. Located in the Cornerstone Plaza strip mall near Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, to say the space...

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A new mural marketing the highly anticipated new music festival, ZONA Fest, has gone up at 901 N. Central Avenue in Downtown Phoenix. It was painted by Quinn Murphy and Jake Early, the duo known for the “It’s Another Beautiful Day in Downtown Phoenix” mural. Murphy’s Hamster Laboratories  is a custom design studio that specializes in gig flyers and created the Zona Fest lineup poster. For more information about ZONA Fest, check out our blog...

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Will it play in Peoria? The classic question, deriving from the vaudeville theater, asks whether a given act will appeal to middle American audiences. It originally referred to Peoria, Illinois, but it could just as easily be applied to its namesake city in Arizona. The programmers of the Peoria Film Festival will learn the answer to that question this weekend, with regard to the festival’s slate of features and shorts. The fourth edition of the...

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Opening Bamboo Asian Kitchen This new spot at Christown Spectrum Mall has all your favorite Asian dishes to go or dine in. 1818 W. Montebello Ave., Phoenix, bambooasiankitchenaz.com Belly A popular Phoenix restaurant sets up shop at Epicenter, featuring a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine and drinks. 3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, 480-500 6464, bellyphx.com Big’s American Sports Bar & Grill Belly up to the bar and watch your favorite sports teams and choose...

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Eat and drink for a good cause this month at these three food-centric charity events around the Valley. Make-A-Wish Arizona at Ocean 44 Be one of the first 200 guests to purchase a meal from Ocean 44 in Scottsdale on Monday, October 10 starting at 5 p.m. to support Make-A-Wish Arizona. The Valley’s top trio of steak and seafood restaurants will continue its tradition of donating 100 percent of nightly proceeds to the organization. Ocean...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week features performers who can be best described as… intense. October 10 The Black Keys After two decades of moving from small clubs to shaking arenas, it’s only a matter of time until the “Howlin’ for You” duo makes it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Whether they deserve that status...

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With the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s not too soon to start planning for the 13th annual Christmas at the Princess at the Fairmont in Scottsdale. This year’s festivities will run from Friday, November 18 to Monday, January 2, but families looking to book a holiday staycation can take advantage of incredible early-bird specials through October 30. Guests can book a stay at the Princess this holiday season and enjoy 40 percent off...

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Oktoberfest has officially kicked off in Germany and celebrations can be found just about anywhere in the world. Here are a few events where you can take part in the festivities in Phoenix this month. Oktoberfest at Pedal Haus Brewery With locations in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler, this locally owned and operated brewery recently launched a special Oktoberfest food menu and annual Oktoberfest beer. At Pedal Haus Tempe and Downtown Phoenix, you can look...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week features performers who’ve left their bands to go solo. October 3 Roger Waters The outspoken co-founder of Pink Floyd has said his new tour will be one of his last, but if you’re jonesing to see Waters perform The Dark Side of the Moon, it’s going to cost you more than $600...