It’s been a while since we have had some Diamondbacks news hasn’t it?!?!?
Well, one of the reasons why we haven’t had news is that we’re busy behind the scenes building a dedicated Arizona Diamondbacks site for the coming season. We should have the site live within the next couple of weeks.
Anyways….
Spring Training is in Full swing and the D-Backs are in their final year in Tuscon. They will be in Scottsdale next season in a brand new facility.
- Single Game seats to all 81 Diamondbacks home games are now on sale at Chase Field, via dbacks.com, by phone (602-514-8400 or 1-888-777-4664), or at any Ticketmaster Outlet. There are 28 Fry’s locations in Arizona (includes 6 locations in Tucson) where you can purchase Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets.
Tickets range in price from $8 to $60.
- On March 3rd, The Arizona Diamondbacks signed 22 year old Justin Upton to a six year $51.25 million dollar contract. According to ESPN, the contract is broken down like this:
…a $1.25 million signing bonus, half on April 15 and the rest on July 15. He receives salaries of $500,000 this year, $4.25 million in 2011, $6.75 million in 2012, $9.75 million in 2013, $14.25 million in 2014 and $14.5 million in 2015.
It’s almost time! Major League Baseball’s Arizona Spring Training is but a few months away and fans will be pouring into town from all over the map to see their favorite teams rosters take shape. For you local fans, here’s a complete list of on sale dates for every team that participates in Spring Training in the State of Arizona.
That’s right fans! The Arizona Diamondbacks have a special offer for fans who aren’t season ticket holders to purchase advanced regular season tickets for the 2010 season. All fans have to do is purchase a Holiday six- pack of any games you choose and you can get advanced tickets to any game or games next season. This includes the New York Yankees visit to Chase Field next season!
For more information and to purchase tickets, please refer to this link:
Misty May and Keri Walsh will be re-united for this battle against the best players from Brazil. The action takes place through the weekend at the Westgate City Center in Glendale.
2) The Arizona Cardinals take on the Indianoplis Colts in a Sunday night match up that will sure to be a legitimate test of how good the Cards will be this season. Kick off is at 5:20 Arizona time and will be shown live on NBC 12.
3) ASU Football Team is on the road for the first time this season against the Georgia Bulldogs in a matchup with a GREAT Southeastern conference team. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM AZ time and will be shown on ESPNU (meaning you’ll have to go to a bar to watch it if you don’t know what channel ESPNU is).
5) The Best of Phoenix A’Fare – Our Friends at Ear Candy are having their #1 fundraiser for the year and it’s a HUGE one. This is an all you can eat/drink affair and 100% of the proceeds go directly back to Ear Candy. Don’t miss this chance to help out a Truly worthy charity.
7) The Nest Haunted House – I went to check this out last night and was pretty blown away by not only how big it was but how the haunted house challenged all of your senses.
Friday and Saturday night ONLY! – The NEST is FREE for all Unemployed people, Police, Military, and Fire department personnel and their families.
8) The First Annual Grand Avenue Festival – September 26th – Billed as a festival to promote the local cultural arts and retail district near Downtown Phoenix, the Grand Avenue festival is a perfect way to spent your Saturday. For those of you who have been wondering where all the cultural festivals are in this city, this is one of them!
11)Concert Ticket Special: Tickets for Creed starting at $10 – As you may or may not know, the original lineup of Creed is playing Jobing.com next Tuesday September 29th at 7:30 PM. You can now purchase specially priced tickets for Creed starting at $10.
12) See ‘A Clockwork Orange’ for free this Friday at MADCAP – This Friday at MADCAP theaters in Tempe you can see the Stanley Kubrick classic ‘A Clockwork Orange’ for free!! The movie is being shown as part of a free Fight Censorship movie showcase Friday at 8 PM and 10 PM.
14) Shake! – Every Saturday Night – Rogue Bar – Scottsdale – $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
18) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster. http://coyotes.nhl.com
19) Restaurant Week 2009 is in full swing! – One of the best weeks on the Phoenix culinary calendar is here. Restaurant week is an entire week devoted to showcasing some of the best dining the greater Phoenix area has to offer.
20) Ballet Under the Stars – No you read this correctly, watch outdoor Ballet this weekend across the city. Ballet Arizona is continuning it’s yearly tradition of starting its season with a ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ across the Greater Phoenix Area. The Ballet will be performing tonight in Tempe, Tomorrow in Central Phoenix, and Sunday in Glendale.
22) Arizona Diamondbacks – Chase Field – We are approaching the final homestand of the season. Time is running out to see your Arizona Diamondbacks before the season is overwith. Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari
WOW there’s tons of things to do this weekend! Lots of big concerts top the list, especially the ones that are going on sale in the next few days!
1) Arizona Fall Frenzy -- The first festival of the season is just around the corner. Get your tickets now for the Arizona Fall Frenzy. Blink 182, Rob Thomas, Social Distortion, the B-52’s are among some of the acts scheduled to participate.
2) The Arizona Cardinals are on the road this Sunday for an early game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game will be on Fox 10 at 10 AM.
3) ASU Football Team is back in action this week against the University of Louisiana Monroe. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and will be televised on Fox Sports Arizona.
4) 10 Minute Play Showcase -- Space 55 -- $10 -- A very unique showcase of theatrical talent is making another appearance at Space 55 in downtown Phoenix. If you are a fan of theater, you’ll really dig this. No play is longer than 10 minutes long. Come see creativity and local culture in action!
Here’s a sample of a play from this showcase in June called ‘Terminator 2 -- The Musical’
5) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
6) The Phoenix Mercury started the playoffs and are poised to make a deep championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are the hottest ticket in town right now!!!
7) Raven Event’s Friday Night Rendevous -- Roka Akor -This is the place to be when the regular after-work happy hour is over and you’re ready to celebrate the weekend right! Join us for an all night ‘Reverse Happy Hour’ party with delicious food, cocktail specials, great music, and dancing in a beautiful venue along with a huge, fun crowd! Everyone welcome! NO COVER CHARGE!
Roka Akor is Scottsdale’s Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Robata Grill that was recently awarded “Top 10″ sushi restaurants in USA by Bon Appetit Magazine. The adjacent Shochu Lounge features shochu infusions and signature cocktails in contemporary yet relaxed surroundings.
From 8 to 9 PM, Complimentary Appetizers! A delicious full dinner menu available until 1:00 a.m.
All Night:
$2 Burgers
$3 Domestic Beers
$6 Well Cocktails
$6 House Wines
$6 SKYY Vodka Martinis
8) Arizona Derby Dames Season 4 Championships -- Veterans Memorial Coleseum -- Saturday September 19th at 7:00 PM -- Don’t miss the Arizoan Derby Dames Championship Double Header this Saturday, September 19th at 7 pm (box office at 5, doors at 6:30).
Advance tickets can be purchased until 7 pm Friday night at
$12 general admission seating
$12 floor tickets (200 available)
$20 VIP seating (tiered seats right off the floor with VIP Bar)
Kids 12 and under are admitted free for general admission seating and floor tickets.
9) Roger Cline and the Peace Makers -Post game Concert following the D-Backs game September 19th against the Colorado Rockies.
Tickets can be purchased at the Chase Field ticket office, by calling 602.514.8400 or online at dbacks.com.
10) NU at the Heard Museum — Central Phoenix — Every 3rd Friday at the Heard Museum is a wonderful mix of culture in the form of Fashion, Art, Music, and Design. NU starts at 5:30 and goes until 9 PM. Music Starts at 6. Oh, and it’s Free!
For more information and directions, please refer to the NU website:
11) H2O at the Mondrian Hotel -- Starring DJ Collette and DJ RAP -- The second to last pool party of the season is at the Mondrian. Kevin Dow Productions have put on some amazing pool parties this summer. Make sure you catch all the fun before it’s over.
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
18) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster. http://coyotes.nhl.com
19) A David Lynch double feature -- MADCAP Theaters -- Tickets only $2 -- Thursday September 24 -- Part of the Zia Records Film Festival. Featuring ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me’ and ‘Blue Velvet’. It’s not very often that you get a chance to see Blue Velvet on the big screen. Check it out while you have the chance.
Great things going on the next week! The Phoenix Symphony open their new season this weekend, tickets for the Arizona State Fair concerts go on sale Saturday, AVP and Star Wars are coming to town!!!
1) The Phoenix Symphony -- Opens their 2009/2010 season tonight and tomorrow by performing Beethoven’s 9th. For more information and tickets:
2) The Arizona Cardinals will be opening up the 2009 season with a home game at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The game will be on Fox 10.
3) This is a Bye week for the ASU Football Team. The next game will be at home against Louisiana-Monroe on September 19th.
4) 10 Minute Play Showcase -- Space 55 -- $10 -- A very unique showcase of theatrical talent is making another appearance at Space 55 in downtown Phoenix. If you are a fan of theater, you’ll really dig this. No play is longer than 10 minutes long. Come see creativity and local culture in action!
Here’s a sample of a play from this showcase in June called ‘Terminator 2 -- The Musical’
5) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
6) The Phoenix Mercury have secured a playoff spot and are poised to make a deep championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
7) TropicalVibes Dance 2nd Saturday Salsa Party! -- $10 -- Stars Ballroom -- 2848 South Carriage Ln --
Mesa, AZ -- Saturday September 12th -- 8:30 PM
TropicalVibes, Arizona’s premier school of salsa dance, is having it’s 2nd Saturday Salsa Party again Sept. 12th. We wanted to give you heads up on the themed event! This will be a black and white salsa gala, where everyone is asked to dress up in their best black and white couture! Champagne, or
wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served, a chocolate fountain, and silent auctions from Molina jewelers, cookie lee, there will be shoe vendors, raffle and door prizes. Performances by
TropicalVibes, Ritmo Caliente, Bridgette Maria, Rumba Azteca, and Salvaje…will be incredible to say the least!
This gala is geared towards raising money for our dancers to travel and perform abroad next year and put towards new costumes! We are not asking for money, just your attendance, so tell everyone you know!!! 20% of vendor sales go towards our benefit!
Door fee is $10.00, this includes a glass of wine or champagne, your salsa lesson of choice and a free ticket into the door prize raffles(dance shoes, jewelry, salsa lessons)!
Doors open at 830pm, lessons at 930pm, performances between 1030pm and 11pm and salsa dancing until 1am! Come out and dance with us!!
8) Arizona Home and Building Expo -- Phoenix Convention Center -- Saturday, September 12th ~ 10am -- 6pm / Sunday, September 13th ~ 10am -- 5pm -- $5 (Free if you print out the ticket below).
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
18) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster.
It’s Labor Day weekend and there’s TONS to do! Let’s get it started!
1) First Friday — It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event! Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.
2) Final Adult Swim of the season -- September 6th -- Wyndham Hotel - 2 PM to 10 PM -- GUEST DJS — PINKY RING DJS + WILLIAM REED, JARED ALAN AND SEAN WATSON. Last chance to get in on the fun until next summer!
3) The 2009 ASU Football season is finally underway!!! The Sun Devils host the Idaho State Bengals at Sun Devil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and will be carried live on FSN AZ.
4) Phoenix Mercury Special Event - Six time olympian Jackie-Joyner Kersee will be honored before the Phoenix Mercury game on Saturday September 5th as part of the Mercury’s Women of Inspiration night campaign.
5) Black Carl -- Yucca Tap Room -- FREE -- The Editor’s favorite local band is back from their recent tour of California and they are appearing Saturday in Tempe at the Yucca Tap Room. If you haven’t had a chance to see them live, do it. They put on a great show. According to the band, they should be on stage around 10:30 PM.
6) Hell City Tattoo Fest - The Biltmore Resort & Spa -- This Friday -- Sunday -- America’s Favorite Tattoo Festival is returning to Phoenix, AZ! The Hell City Tattoo Fest 8 “Tattoo Vacation” will take place Sept 4th -6th at the Biltmore Resort & Spa in downtown Phoenix, Arizona over Labor Day Weekend. Without a doubt, this year’s festival is tattoo history in the making! Don’t miss this one of a kind tattoo vacation!
7) Fundraiser for the United Blood Services at the D-Backs Game -- Help out the United Blood Services by purchasing specially priced tickets from the Diamondbacks for the Monday September 7th game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tickets are only $15 and $5 of ticket price will benefit the United Blood Services.
8) Raven’s B2B Networking Mixer -Un Bacio -- This is THE best event to mix, mingle, network and socialize! We provide a comfortable, inviting environment openly welcoming all with an entrepreneurial spirit! Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to meet with some of the Valley’s most enterprising, successful business owners and professionals in an informal, open forum. The B2B Networking Mixer is a popular event that takes place every 2nd Thursday of each month and brings in about 400 guests. Each month we promote and feature a business or organization that becomes the focal point prior to and during each mixer. Although this event is held in a fun, upbeat atmosphere, make no mistake about it, in attendance are like-minded individuals who are there to exchange ideas, get referrals, make beneficial introductions and seek out serious business connections.
11) Head out for a bike ride. The temperatures are finally sinking below triple digits meaning it’s time to head back outside!!!
12) F@#K MICKEY MOUSE -- MADCAP Theater -- $10 -- Midnite Movie Mamacita brings World-renowned film scholar and animation expert DENNIS NYBACK to MADCAP Theaters to reveal the scandalous truth about Walt Disney’s influence on the cartoon world.
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
16) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River.
I’m going to append this post as the day goes on….and as time allows.
Today marked one of the greatest moments in Arizona Diamondbacks history as fan favorite Luis Gonzalez announced his retirement from baseball. Gonzalez was also hired by the Arizona Diamondbacks as a Special Assistant to the President and CEO so the Press Conference served as a introduction to his new duties with the Diamondbacks. His role will involve not only working in the community but also with business and player aspects of baseball.
The Diamondbacks also noted that the ceremonies at the game today were not meant to be a ceremony honoring his retirement but a celebration of Gonzo returning ‘home’. The D-Backs alluded to having a proper celebration sometime in the future for Gonzalez but no plans have been solidified as of press time. The D-Backs have stated publicly that if any player here on out wants to wear #20, “they’re not gonna get to”.
As of today, consider Gonzo’s number un-officially retired.
We have posted pictures from the press conference to our Facebook Fan Page and will be adding more as the day goes on.
We have also posted Gonzalez’s opening statement from the press conference to our YouTube page:
The video was posted not too long ago and we already have a GREAT comment that sums up what Gonzo meant to D-Backs fans:
all the things he did were what made it soo fun to watch d’backs baseball. Gonzo you rock
Finally, we have the full audio from the press conference available to listen to or for download. We’re gonna split this down into smaller pieces later this evening.
Until then, here’s the full audio from the press conference:
Link to download the MP3 of the press conference (Approx 27 MB):
Back up in the press box after attending the pre-game ceremonies for Gonzo.
I have got to say that the pre-game ceremonies were pretty impressive. It was even better when the crowd got into it. The ceremony started with a brief wrapup of the press conference earlier today on the Jumbotron. Next was an amazing high light reel of Gonzo’s best moments as a D-Backs player.
Then Gonzalez himself came out. The fans got to their feet without hesitiation and cheered one of their favorite D-Backs while Gonzo made his way to home plate with his family in tow. Now, I may be relatively new to the area but I have heard many stories from many different people in the area on not only how they love Gonzo but stories of what a class act he is on and off the field. I never doubted any of their stories. However, without any personal experiences, I never really experienced anything related to Luis Gonzalez…not anything that resonated with me anyways.
That was until the ceremony was over with and I began to make my way back to the press box.
Now in my experiences, there are times to approach celebrities or pro athletes and there are times to just sit back and do nothing and watch. A fly on the wall as it were….
This was one of those times to sit back.
Anyways, the moment started as I began follow Gonzo off the field and into the tunnels (making my way back to the press box) when a kid in the stands asked Gonzo for an autograph. (You can see the photo on our Facebook fan page.). He stopped without hesitation, took the kid’s ball and signed it.
It’s not only that moment but when I happened to follow behind Gonzalez, surrounded by his kids, walking up to the suites to watch the game gave me a glimpse of what a class act he is on and off the field. I’m not going to go into what happened but it was a great glimpse to who he is off the field. It’s one of those moments that we press types should just sit back and be a fly on the wall. It was also one of those moments that I got to witness personally about what a class act he is.
Video of the pre-game ceremonies…
Part 1:
Part 2:
Update: 4:54 AM (AZ Time)
We’ve added the last of the pictures from the huge day at Chase Field along with the full fireworks show:
The Absolute #1 thing to do this week is on Saturday (August 29th) night at Chase Field.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are literally having a party at the game against the Astros. First Pitch is at 5:10 PM. Now the Diamondbacks have announced that they will be having a Luis Gonzalez appreciation night. The team will honor Gonzo with a pre-game on field ceremony and the first 25,000 fans will also receive a commemorative ‘Gonzo’ T-shirt.
Now here’s the reason why it’s a party.
In addition to the festivities, you will get…
1) The baseball game
2) A post game concert with country superstars Montgomery Gentry
3) A post game fireworks show after the concert
That, as they say, is not all.
The Phoenix Area chapter of Saint Vincent de Paul is offering you a chance to head to this once in a lifetime event while raising money for them in the process. You can purchase special tickets to this game for $10 or $35 (as of press time only 14 $35 tickets remain) and a portion of the proceeds go to Saint Vincent de Paul. Just follow the link below for details on how to purchase tickets.
The Diamondbacks have announced a press conference for 1 PM Arizona Time on Saturday (August 29th) where Gonzo will formally announce his retirement. We will be at the press conference and will bring you audio and video of the proceedings.
1) The Absolute #1 thing to do this week is on Saturday night at Chase Field.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are literally having a party at the game against the Astros. First Pitch is at 5:10 PM. Now the Diamondbacks have announced that they will be having a Luis Gonzalez appreciation night. The team will honor Gonzo with a pre-game on field ceremony and the first 25,000 fans will also receive a commemorative ‘Gonzo’ T-shirt.
Now here’s the reason why it’s a party.
In addition to the festivities, you will get…
1) The baseball game
2) A post game concert with country superstars Montgomery Gentry
3) A post game fireworks show after the concert
That, as they say, is not all.
The Phoenix Area Saint Vincent de Paul is offering you a chance to head to this once in a lifetime event while raising money for them in the process. You can purchase special tickets to this game for $10 or $35 (as of press time only 14 $35 tickets remain) and a portion of the proceeds go to Saint Vincent de Paul. Just follow the link below for details on how to purchase tickets.
2) Free Movie – You can see the new movie, Final Destination 3D, this Thursday at 9PM at the Arizona Mills Mall for FREE!! Just go to www.gofobo.com/RSVP to get your free pass. The code is KEDJE4WV
Supplies are limited.
3) The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain. Tix on Sale Sept 1st. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT
4) The Cardinals/Packers game this weekend is sold out so the game will be on ABC 15 TV.
5) ASU Football Mock Game – 6:30 PM – Sun Devil Stadium – The ASU Sun Devils will be holding a ‘Mock Game’ starting around 6:30 PM at Sun Devil Stadium. This will not be a contact practice but a more of a situational practice.
6) 2009 ASU/U of A Alumni Classic Fundraiser for Neutral Zones of America – August 30th – US Air Arena - Gilbert Arenas and Kenny Lofton head up a cast of Arizona State University and University of Arizona Alumni alumni athletes.
According to the Alumni Classic Webpage “Neutral Zones of America, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit youth organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization is geared towards serving youth and families in low income communities. The organization’s goal is to one day provide a multi-cultural community center that has a strong emphasis on education, individual growth and youth development.”
12) Bachelor and Bachlorette Auction for Charity – Sandbar – Scottsdale
Come on out and join the FUN at the Sandbar this Thursday, August 27th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts a “Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction in the Sand”.
Over 25 eligible bachelors and bachelorettes will be waiting to steal your heart away! You just may find that extra-special someone who will sweep you off your feet and onto a fabulous first date.
Donation Cover is $10 but if you mention you saw it on Facebook you can get in for $5.
14) Shake! – Every Saturday Night – Rogue Bar – Scottsdale – $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
17) Garden Flashlight Tours – Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August – Desert Botanical Gardens – $7.50 – $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
EDITORS NOTE: This is the last few days the Flashlight tours will be offered until next summer.
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! – The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
St. Vincent de Paul is giving Arizona Diamondbacks fans the chance to purchase tickets to their Game on August 29th against the Houston Astros. First Pitch is at 5:15.
Here’s the coolest part!
In addition to the ball game you will get to hear a post game concert with Country Music superstars Montgomery Gentry.
That’s not all folks!
After the concert, fans will get to watch a post game fireworks display!
Tell me how this is NOT a great deal for Fans?!?! You get all this fun and entertainment while helping out St. Vincent de Paul raise money!
Here’s how you get tickets….
1) Click this link to get to the special ticket purchase section:
1) John Hughes Film Festival -- Starting Friday August 14th -- August 20th at the Valley Art (5th Street and Mill in Tempe) Harkins Theaters presents the John Hughes Film Festival. For $5 per film you can watch the following movies on the big screen:
Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and Weird Science.
2) PJ’s and Eggs -- Hickman’s Family Farms are sponsoring this ‘Breakfast for Dinner’ fundraiser on Friday August 14th from 5pm to close. What they’re asking you to do is to bring a new pair of pajamas and come eat at the participating restaurants dressed in your own pajamas. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a coupon for a dozen free eggs from Hickman’s Eggs. You will also have the chance to win a Breakfast party for 65 of your friends.
For more information and participating restaurants, please refer to the following link:
3) Help Support Phoenix Police Sgt. Kathy Ralph -- Sgt. Kathy Ralph has been a member of the Phoenix Police Department for over 21 years. Kathy has been off of work for nearly 5 months due to an Autoimmune Disorder she is battling. These disorders attack the body’s immune system and cause organ, tissue and muscular damage. This is a very painful and debilitating disease. There are treatments to relieve symptoms, but some of these treatments are not covered by health insurance and are very costly. All monies raised would go directly towards assisting with medical costs.
6 A.M.- 9 A.M. Breakfast $5.00 -- All You Can Eat -- Consists of Eggs (Scrambled), Pancakes, Sausage/bacon, Potatoes, Drinks
Children under 12 eat Free
Tickets sold in advance and at the door
Location:
F.O.P. Lodge 2
12851 North 19th Ave.
Between Cactus and Thunderbird on 19th Ave.
Donations of cash or check accepted : all checks payable to F.O.P 2 Foundation Inc.
For Questions contact: Officer David Hopkins 602-320-2641, Officer Lou Manganiello 480-332-5773
4) ASU Football -- The 97th Season of ASU Football is approaching quickly. The ASU Football team starts their practices today at the Kajikawa Practice Facility. The rules for the general public to watch practices are simple. If practices are outdoors, the public can watch. Keep in mind that ASU reserves the right to move any practice indoors at any time at which point the public cannot attend.
Here’s the schedule for outdoor practices for the coming week:
August 6 -- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | August 7- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 8- 10:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. | August 9- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 10- 11:50 to 2 p.m. | August 11- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m. | August 12- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | August 13- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m.
5) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Thursday August 13 -- 6 to 9 PM -- Un Bacio in Scottsdale is the site for one of the most popular business networking events in the area. This is a great way to network your business to new people! These events are always packed!
This is the only thing that we could find that was relatively clean with Lisa Lampanelli was this.
8) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Their current homestand goes through this Sunday. Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
9) The Phoenix Mercury begins a new season on the 6th and they are poised to make a championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are quietly becoming the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Destination Saturday Pool Party at the Mondrian Hotel -- Noon to 6 Every Saturday. The party not to miss continues every Saturday afternoon at the Mondrian!
16) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River.
17) Garden Flashlight Tours -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
23) The Cult -- Celebrity Theater -- One of the best bands from the 90’s is on an EXTREMELY rare tour right now and they are playing the most intimate venue in town. Don’t miss this chance to see The Cult!
1) AVP Crocs Tour/Pro Beach Volleyball Returns to the Westgate City Center -- The best beach Volleyball players in the world will decend upon the Westgate City Center for the final stop of the season of the AVP tour. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh is scheduled to be playing as she is now back from maternity leave. Don’t miss this chance to see world-class volleyball in a great setting and location!
For more information, pricing, and to purchase tickets please refer to the following link:
2) First Friday -- It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event! Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.
3) Arizona Science Center -- Free Admission Friday Night during the First Friday Festivities downtown!!!
4)ASU Football -- The 97th Season of ASU Football is approaching quickly. The ASU Football team starts their practices today at the Kajikawa Practice Facility. The rules for the general public to watch practices are simple. If practices are outdoors, the public can watch. Keep in mind that ASU reserves the right to move any practice indoors at any time at which point the public cannot attend.
Here’s the schedule for outdoor practices for the coming week:
August 6 -- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | August 7- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 8- 10:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. | August 9- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 10- 11:50 to 2 p.m. | August 11- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m. | August 12- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | August 13- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m.
5) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Thursday August 13 -- 6 to 9 PM -- Un Bacio in Scottsdale is the site for one of the most popular business networking events in the area. This is a great way to network your business to new people! These events are always packed!
6) Benefit for the Phoenix Opera -- August 9 from 7 to 9 PM -- Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center - The Second Sundays Summer Wine and Music series is having a benefit for the Phoenix Opera. The evening involves Wine Tasting, Hors D’Oeuvres, a silent auction and live music. For more information and to purchase tickets, please refer to the following links:
7) Cigars and Networking -- For you business networkers… The Successful Networker Program is holding a Cigar networking event at the Scottsdale Cigar Club. For $20 you will get 2 cigars, beverages and ‘light’ refreshments. You must register to be able to attend this event. Don’t forget your business cards!!! http://www.cigarnet.eventbrite.com/
8) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Their current homestand goes through this Sunday. Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
9) The Phoenix Mercury begins a new season on the 6th and they are poised to make a championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are quietly becoming the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
10) Badass Blitzkrieg Double Feature -- MADCAP Theaters -- August 7th and August 8th.
The Midnight Movie Mamacita is back from her pilgramage to the homeland and she has a great double feature planned for you all. The first movie is Inglorious Bastards the original movie that is the inspiration behind Quentin Tarantino’s new movie ‘Inglorious Basterds’. There will be prizes given away including tickets to see a special screening of the new the Quentin Tarantino movie ‘Inglorious Basterds’. The Second movie is The Man from Deep River (1972) A photographer lost in a Thai rain forest finds himself up to his neck in torture, T&A, cannibalism and other deep doo-doo in this Hungry Man-size serving of stewpot sleaze, Italian style. Deep River? Try S*** Creek!
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Destination Saturday Pool Party at the Mondrian Hotel -- Noon to 6 Every Saturday. The party not to miss continues every Saturday afternoon at the Mondrian!
16) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River.
17) Garden Flashlight Tours -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
Editor’s note: I went and checked this out last week. Man oh man you gotta check this out!! I’ll have a review up in the next day or so. I posted pictures from my trip to our Facebook Fan Page. Every local must check this out!!!
20) En Vogue and Bell Biv Devoe -- Celebrity Theater -- August 8th at 8 PM -- Two R&B heavyweights will be bringing the house down by the time the night is over. Come see some amazing music in the absolute best venue in the City!
21) Judas Priest with special guest Whitesnake -- Friday 08/07/09 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater -- All you Headbangers get your black clothes and leather out!! Two of the biggest names in 80’s Heavy Metal are descending upon the Dodge theater for what has been reported as a GREAT show.
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
1) Pac-10 Football Media Day -- Thursday July 30th starting at 9:30 AM Los Angeles time -- Every Coach in the Pac-10 will be present for the annual media day answering questions about the upcoming season. You can follow the proceedings online (along with the Pac-10 Media guide) here:
4) Monster Jam -- August 1st -- University of Phoenix Stadium -- The very first Monster Truck Rally to be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium is sure to be a classic. Don’t miss this chance to see some great Monster Truck Action!
For More information and tickets, please refer to the following link:
6) Gabriel Iglesias -- Tempe Improv -- July 31 and August 1st (show times 8 and 10 PM) and August 2nd (Show time 8 PM)
As you may know we don’t post too many comedy shows here but when we do, you can be assured that it’s a DAMNED funny show. Don’t miss this chance to see a VERY funny man in a very intimate environment.
Tickets, directions and more information can be found here:
7) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Their current homestand goes through this Sunday. Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
8) The Phoenix Mercury begins a new season on the 6th and they are poised to make a championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are quietly becoming the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
9) Heard Museum -- Admission is FREE this Saturday at Heard Museum North Scottsdale and Heard Museum West!
10) Free Movie Screening -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a free screenings for you this week -- This movie is called ‘The Collector’ and is from the writers of Feast 1-3 and Saw 4-6. This screening will take place Thursday July 30th from 7-9 PM at the Harkins Tempe Marketplace Movie theaters.
All you have to do is print out this free pass and bring it to the screening (this is a PDF download):
11) Dodgeball! -Ever want to learn how to play Dodgeball? There are some fun and competitive leagues going on around the area. Check out the AZ Dodgeball calendar for the open Gym to give it a try!
13) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
14) Destination Saturday Pool Party at the Mondrian Hotel -- Noon to 6 Every Saturday. The party not to miss continues every Saturday afternoon at the Mondrian!
15) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River. It’s Pirate Day Saturday!
16) Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
19) NightRail -- Friday July 31st Starting at 10 PM -- This is an effort to show support for the Light Rail’s extended weekend hours. Sponsored by Local First Arizona, they want to get the cars jam packed from both ends of the Light Rail route and will meet downtown.
For more information and the details of what’s going on, please refer to the following link:
20) REI -- Paradise Valley (Mostly) Free Workshops -- This is a new addition to AZ Vibe as we think as more and more people are getting out of town during the Summer, why not learn or brush up on your outdoor skills. Classes Range from Backpacking, Bike Maintenance, GPS use, and even First Aid. Most of the Classes are free or a small fee. To find out what classes REI has to offer, check out their calendar:
21) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Lymbyc Systym, Mr. Meeble, and the Necronauts. DJ Meaty will be throwing down the beats between sets.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
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1) Dodgeball! -Ever want to learn how to play Dodgeball? There are some fun and competitive leagues going on around the area. Check out the AZ Dodgeball calendar for the open Gym to give it a try!
3) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Their current homestand goes through this Sunday. Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
5) The Phoenix Mercury begins a new season on the 6th and they are poised to make a championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are quietly becoming the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
7) Free Movie Screening #1 -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a two great free screenings for you this week -- The first is a movie called ‘The Collector’ from the writers of Feast 1-3 and Saw 4-6. This screening will take place Thursday July 30th from 7-9 PM at the Harkins Tempe Marketplace Movie theaters.
All you have to do is print out this free pass and bring it to the screening (this is a PDF download):
8) Free Movie Screening #2 -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita’s second free screening takes places at the Harkins Chandler Fashion Cinemas on Tuesday July 28th from 7-9 PM. The Movie is called ‘Paper Heart’ and is a fresh new look at modern romance documentary starring Charlyne Yi exploring love. The movie also Stars Seth Rogan and Michael Cera (Superbad).
All you have to do is print out this free pass and bring it to the screening (this is a PDF download):
10) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
11) Destination Saturday Pool Party at the Mondrian Hotel -- Noon to 6 Every Saturday. The party not to miss continues every Saturday afternoon at the Mondrian!
12) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River. It’s Pirate Day Saturday!
13) Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
