1) Phoenix Suns Fan Fest -- Don’t miss this opportunity to see your Phoenix Suns up close and person this Saturday at US Airlines Arena. The event is free but the Phoenix Suns are asking you to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank. There’s TONS of things to do for the whole family.

For more information, check this out:

http://www.nba.com/suns/fans/fanfest_2009.html

2) The Arizona State Fair -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!

http://www.azstatefair.com/

Also follow them on twitter as they’re giving away GREAT prizes for the duration of the fair!

http://twitter.com/azstatefair

Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

3) U2 Live from the Rosebowl in Pasadena, CA -- The first ever worldwide webcast of U2’s Rose Bowl concert will be shown on YouTube

The concert will be broadcast from this page

http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official

4) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevils play the surprising Stanford Cardinals in the bay area this weekend. Kickoff is at 7:15 PM and will be carried on Fox Sports Arizona.

For more information, please refer to the ASU Game day central:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/gameday/asu-09-fb-gameday.html

5)FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151920581777

6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series

Here’s the schedule:

October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf

http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=15633

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. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.

We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.

For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:

http://www.frightened.com/

8) Phoenix Coyotes - The Coyotes have been surprising everyone inside and outside the State of Arizona with their amazing play so early in the season.  Head on out to a game because they’re playing some AMAZING hockey!

Tickets:

http://coyotes.nhl.com/

9) The Arizona Cardinals are headed off to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants on National TV! Game time is 5:20 PM Arizona time and will be carried on NBC.

http://www.azcardinals.com/

10) The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks as ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

11) Microsoft Retail Store -- As you may have heard by now, Microsoft opened their first ever retail store in the Scottsdale Fashion Plaza this past week and we would recommend everyone checking out the new store!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/10/22/microsoft-opens-first-ever-retail-store-in-a-grand-fashion/

12) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Parts 2 & 4 -- Rare 35mm Screening -- Friday and Saturday at the MADCAP Theaters in Tempe -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a great pair of classics set up for you. This weekend you can see Part 2 and Part 4 of the Nightmare on Elm Street series in glorious 35 mm!

Details:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159508708612&index=1

13) CRAVE’s -- Arizona Grand Tasting -- One of the bigger events on the Greater Phoenix area Food Calendar! Taste every corner of Arizona’s unique cuisine as more than 40 independent restaurants, 200 wineries and dozens of celebrity chefs present their finest food, wine and talents! Experience thrilling cooking demonstrations, informative wine seminars and discover why the world Craves the Arizona flavor!

Details:

http://cravearizona.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=57680214031&index=1

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

18)The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.

Entertainment:

WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….

HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE

More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157603606369

19) UFC 104 -- Loco Patron in Scottsdale is the place to watch it….for free!!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=191734299971&index=1

20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!

http://www.ghostsofphoenix.com/

21) 8th Annual Kokopelli Krush Festival - October 23rd-25th -- Chandler -- $20 if you want to participate in their grape crushing competition/$10 per person for wine tasting -- includes commemorative glass.

From their website:

“Hello all you Grape Stompers! It’s that time again to get out your stomping feet and get down to Kokopelli for a little Grape Competition. The action that weekend is sure to please as our runners and stompers compete against the grape juice to be the best juicer around and have the opportunity to win a free trip on Kokopelli. We will have winetastings all weekend long, but no worries none that are being juiced by the feet out back (who knows where those feet have been”

http://www.kokopelliwinery.com/

22) Phoenix Suns -- Their pre-season roster is in full swing! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets:

http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

23) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.

http://marketonmill.org/

24) ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- October 24th -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.

25) Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater

26) Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

KISS - The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza -- Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dodge Theater --

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Popularity: 69% [?]

1) U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

2) The Arizona State Fair Opens today! -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition.  They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!

http://www.azstatefair.com/

Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

3) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevil Football team, who barely beat lowly WSU, is taking on surprising Washington (who has the toughest schedule in the Nation) this Saturday at Sundevil Stadium.  Kickoff is at 7:15 AZ Time and will be shown live on FSNAZ.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aaa.html

4)FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151920581777

5) Uncorked and Unplugged -- The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale is having their main fundraiser of the year and it looks like it’s gonna be a great one!

Check out our preview of the event!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/10/14/uncorked-and-unplugged-a-great-benefit-this-weekend/

For you Facebookers:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103819188811

6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series

Here’s the schedule:

October 16- Pretty in Pink
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf

http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=15633

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. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.

We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.

For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:

http://www.frightened.com/

8) Grand Opening of Howl at the Moon -- Friday the 16h from 7PM to 2 AM -- Old Town Scottsdale’s newest nightspot looks like it’s going to be the hottest spot this weekend.  Free Food from 7-9 PM and fun all night long!

For more details and your invite into the grand opening, check out the following page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182482285008

9) The Arizona Cardinals are on the road this week in Seattle taking on the unpredictable Seahawks.  Kickoff is at 1:05 AZ time and will be shown on Fox 10.

http://www.azcardinals.com/

10) The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks as ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

11) Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139803872781&index=1

12) Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

13) The Official U2/Black Eyed Peas Afterparty -- October 20th -- Will I Am from the Black Eyed Peas is scheduled to play a DJ set for everyone at Axis-Radius.  Rumors have been going around that all members of the Black Eyed Peas and Members of U2 will be in attendance.

Details and info on how to get tickets:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157603606369

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

18)

The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.

Entertainment:

WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….

HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE

More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157603606369

19) - John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!

http://www.ghostsofphoenix.com/

21) International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival -- Taking place at the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, one of the coolest events in the B Movie schedule this year is going on right NOW!

Here’s the schedule of what’s going on:

http://www.horrorscifi.com/

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197520010920&index=1

22) Phoenix Suns -- Their pre-season roster is in full swing! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets:

http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

23) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.

http://marketonmill.org/

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.

Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

-

KISS - The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza -- Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dodge Theater --

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Popularity: 82% [?]

1) Coyotes ‘Welcome Back Whiteout’ home opener – Tickets only $15/$25!! -- As a thanks to Coyotes fans, the Phoenix Coyotes will be selling tickets for their October 10th Home Opener with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $25 for all lower bowl seats and $15 for all upper bowl seats.

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!!

The game will be on AZ TV (in HD on Cox and the over the air AZ-TV channel).

2) Oktoberfest -- You went to the other ‘Oktoberfest’ last weekend and saw that anything resembling the German festival was pushed back to the far reaches of the Tempe Beach Park. Well, now is your chance this Saturday to see what a real Oktoberfest is like. The Fun happens this Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix.

http://www.phoenixoktoberfest.com/

3) ASU Football Team heads off to the palouse to take on Washington State University in Pullman. Kickoff is at 2:00 PM Arizona Time and the game will not be shown on Television at all thanks in part to WSU having one of the worst records this and last season.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aaa.html

4)FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171161637782

5) Tour de Fat -- This yearly event is put on by the New Belgium Brewing company to promote the use of the bicycle as an alternate means of transportation. The festivities start of with an amazing parade of bicycles and ends up with a tremendous festival for all to attend. I went to this last year and had a BLAST.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=94499676328&ref=mf

6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series

Here’s the schedule:

October 9- Sabrina
October 16- Pretty in Pink
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf

http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=15633

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. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.

We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.

For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:

http://www.frightened.com/

8) Taste of the Town -- Oct 9th -- Scottsdale Waterfront -- This fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is one of the biggest food and wine tasting events in the area!

http://www.tasteofthetownscottsdale.com/index.html

9) The Arizona Cardinals are back in action after a VERY early bye week against the Houston Texans. Tickets are almost sold out so don’t miss your chance to join the Sea of Red:

http://www.azcardinals.com/

10) Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

11) Bob Saget -- Celebrity Theater -- October 9th -- Show starts at 8:00 PM

12) Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

13) Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

18) Arizona Fetish Ball -- October 10th -- 8 PM -- Venue of Scottsdale

19) The Subdudes -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!

http://www.ghostsofphoenix.com/

21) International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival Opening Night -- To mark the opening of the International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival, there will be a screening of the Sci-Fi Classic ‘Starship Troopers’ at the Madcap Theaters in Tempe. Actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico, will make an appearance at the screening.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149667145255&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147994277959&ref=ts

22) Phoenix Suns -- Their pre-season roster is in full swing! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets:

http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

23) The Editor’s Favorite local band, Black Carl, will be playing this week in the following locations:

Oct 9 2009 -- 8:00P -Martini Ranch -- $5
Oct 10 2009 -- 8:00P -- The Yucca Tap Room w/ Fishbone and What Laura -- $3

24) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity.  Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.

http://marketonmill.org/

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Puscifer: TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9! -- Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***

Shows off on the horizon:

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

- John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

KISS - The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza -- Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dodge Theater --

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Popularity: 75% [?]

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.

http://www.rooseveltrow.org/first_fridays.html

Two other events are going on during the First Friday festivities:

Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale -- The Derby Dames are back again with another bake sale to raise money for their sport.  They will be selling baked goods in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday:

Details:

http://www.horrorscifi.com/sh.php

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139557179265&index=1

The Zombie Scavenger Hunt is back again in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday.  Make sure you’re there by 6:30 PM and bring a Digital Camera.  Bonus points if you dress up as a Zombie:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143934712327&index=1

Live Reggae Series at The Breadfruit -- Local Reggae Band, Rasta Farmers will be performing a free show starting at 7:30 PM.

http://www.thebreadfruit.com/events.htm

2) Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

3) ASU Football Team plays the Oregon State Beavers for their first Pac-10 matchup of the season. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM Arizona Time and the game will be shown on Versus.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092809aaa.html

4)FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.

5) Adult’s Night Out at the Arizona Science Center -- Every first Friday of the month, the Arizona Science Center allows the adults to roam free (leave the kids at home) in the Arizona Science Center from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. There is also a free lecture at 7:00 PM in the planetarium.  Check out the link below for lecture topics:

http://www.azscience.org/adults_night_out.php

6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series

Here’s the schedule:

October 2- To Catch a Thief
October 9- Sabrina
October 16- Pretty in Pink
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf

http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=15633

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. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.

We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.

For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:

http://www.frightened.com/

8) The Scottsdale International Film Festival starts TODAY!!!  From October 2 through the 6th come see some great movies.  Get your tickets today!!!

http://www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com/

9) Coyotes ‘Welcome Back Whiteout’ home opener – Tickets only $15/$25!! -- As a thanks to Coyotes fans, the Phoenix Coyotes will be selling tickets for their October 10th Home Opener with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $25 for all lower bowl seats and $15 for all upper bowl seats.

TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!!!

10) TASTE -- Oct 3 -- Sample some of the best gourmet foods Chandler has to offer

If you use promo code “foodys09″ you can save $10 on admission.

http://www.tastechandler.com/

11) Fender Band Jam -- Chasers -- Oct 2 -- $5 -- Another great fundraiser for Ear Candy with some great bands for only $5.  There will be a raffle for Fender schwag throughout the night.  Come on out and support a great cause and hear some great music!

http://www.earcandycharity.org/Event.aspx?Id=86

12) The Arizona Cardinals have a bye week this week.

13) The Music Of The Doors -- Featuring Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger along with The Phoenix Symphony -- Thursday -- 10/08/09 -- at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theatre

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

Taste of the Town -- Oct 9th -- Scottsdale Waterfront -- This fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is one of the biggest food and wine tasting events in the area!

http://www.tasteofthetownscottsdale.com/index.html

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

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)  The Subdudes -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya?  How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America?  On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel.  Perfect for Halloween!

http://www.ghostsofphoenix.com/

21) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Second Thursday of every month -- 6PM -- 10PM -- Un Bacio -- One of the premiere networking events in the area is free for all.  Bring your business cards, and meet some new people while enjoying the great food and drinks that Un Bacio has to offer.

http://www.ravenevents.com/monthlyevents/10082009/

22) Phoenix Suns -- open the exhibition season this Thursday against Partizan Belgrade (No idea where this team is from). Tickets:

http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza -- Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dodge Theater -- TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 AT 10AM

Shows off on the horizon:

Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

- John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

KISS - The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Popularity: 87% [?]

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.

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).

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aaa.html

4) AC/DC – October 1 – US Air Arena – Just Click the Link on why you should go.

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.

Only 100 Tickets are left!!!

http://www.earcandycharity.org/NewTimes.aspx

6) The Phoenix Mercury are one win away from the WNBA Finals!!  Go and support them as the Phoenix Mercury are the hottest ticket in town right now!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

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.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/25/tonight-only-free-haunted-house-admission-25-value-per-ticket-for-the-unemployed-police-fire-and-military-families/

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129775734513

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!

Details:

http://grandavenuefestivalaz.com/

Location:

http://grandavenuefestivalaz.com/map/

9) Coyotes ‘Welcome Back Whiteout’ home opener – Tickets only $15/$25!! – As a thanks to Coyotes fans, the Phoenix Coyotes will be selling tickets for their October 10th Home Opener with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $25 for all lower bowl seats and $15 for all upper bowl seats.

10) Jamie Foxx: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at DODGE THEATRE

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.

13) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139106451750

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

The Scottsdale International Film Festival is just around the corner. From October 2 through the 6th get your tickets now!!!

http://www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com/

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.

Check this link for the Schedule:

http://www.balletaz.org/index.taf?mnid=community&smid=1124368127

21) The Killers – 09/28/09 – Dodge Theatre -  Phoenix, AZ – 8:00 PM

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

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Kanye West with Lady Gaga – Tuesday, Nov 10 – US Airways Center – Phoenix, AZ On Sale Sat, 9/26, 10am

KISS – The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!  Tickets go on Sale September 26th at 10:00 AM.

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Shows off on the horizon:

Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Subdudes: -
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

The Music Of The Doors – Featuring Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger along with The Phoenix Symphony – Thursday – 10/08/09 – at 7:30 PM – Dodge Theatre

Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

Frank Caliendo – Dodge Theatre – All Ages – Saturday 10/10/2009 – 8:30 PM

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch – October 12, 2009 – Marquee Theatre

Rodney Carrington – 18+ – Friday – 10/16/09 – 8:00 PM – Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ – October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

U2’s 360 Tour – Tuesday 10/20/09 – Time TBD – University of Phoenix Stadium

- John Prine – 11/20/2009 – 8:00 PM – Dodge Theatre

Adrian Belew – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 – THE RHYTHM ROOM – Tickets: $28

Steely Dan – October 27th – Dodge Theater

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Sunday, December 6 – Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale – Thursday December 31, 2009 – Dodge Theater – 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

Popularity: 80% [?]

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.

Tickets are available at the Jobing.com Arena Box Office, www.JobingArena.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Popularity: 8% [?]

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.

http://www.arizonafallfrenzy.com/

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.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aaa.html

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’

Details and directions:

http://www.space55.org/current/2009/8/29/10-minute-play-showcase.html

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:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

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!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

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

More details:

http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/09182009/

For you Facebook Types…

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120643092313

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

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80114

$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:

http://www.heard.org/NU/

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.

Details and Facebook event info:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122496851887

12) - Chickenfoot (aka Joe Satriani, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen) -- Wednesday September 23rd at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

13) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136349088837

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

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.

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

The Scottsdale International Film Festival is just around the corner.  From October 2 through the 6th get your tickets now!!!

http://www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com/

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.

http://www.ziarecords.com/filmfest

20)- P!nk -- Sunday September 20th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena

21) The Australian Pink Floyd Show — Friday, September 25th at 8:00 PM — Dodge Theater

22) BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal -- Thursday September 24th -- 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

23) - David Cross at the Orpheum Theater – Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30PM

24 Bone Thugs N Harmony -- Celebrity Theater -- Friday, September 18, 2009

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112775483927

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater -- Tickets on Sale Saturday September 19th at 10 AM

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM -- Tickets on Sale Monday September 21 at 10 AM

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on Sale Tuesday September 22 at 10 AM at all Live Nation outlets and from Live Nation.com (click Link)

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)! TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18!

Mark Knopfler: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18!
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

Shows off on the horizon:

Jamie Foxx:  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at DODGE THEATRE

AC/DC -- October 1 -- US Air Arena

Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Subdudes: -
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

The Music Of The Doors -- Featuring Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger along with The Phoenix Symphony -- Thursday -- 10/08/09 -- at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

- John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Popularity: 83% [?]

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:

http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/releases/archive/2009/08/21/the-phoenix-symphony--opens-its-200910-season-with.aspx

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’

Details and directions:

http://www.space55.org/current/2009/8/29/10-minute-play-showcase.html

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:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

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!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

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!!

For you Facebook types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119381748595&index=1

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).

http://azbigmedia.com/hbe/arizona-home-building-expo

To get free entry into the Expo, download and print this ticket to present at the entrance:

http://azbigmedia.com/sites/default/files/hbe/azb_hbe_ticket_2009.pdf

9) Foriegner -- Thursday September 17, 2009 -- Celebrity Theater -- 8:00 PM

10) CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE & LENNY WHITE -- ORPHEUM THEATRE -- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

11) Head out for a bike ride. The temperatures are finally sinking below triple digits meaning it’s time to head back outside!!!

12) MEGA Birthday Bash ‘09 -- Celebrity Theater -- Legends of Funk -- Featuring: The Dazz Band, The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players & Slave -- Friday September 11, 2009 -- 8:00 PM

13) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128986665731&ref=nf

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets: 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. The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd.  Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

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.

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

- John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre -- Tickets on Sale September 19th at all Live Nation Outlets and from Live Nation

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale September, 14th at 10 AM at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts go on sale September 12th at 10 AM. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09     David Cook
10/22/09     The Black Crowes
10/18/09     Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09     Bob Dylan
10/23/09     Abba The Tour
11/07/09     Kelly Clarkson

Shows off on the horizon:

- 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.

- Arizona Fall Frenzy -- The first festival of the season is just around the corner. Get your tickets now for the Arizona Fall Frenzy.

http://www.arizonafallfrenzy.com/

- P!nk -- Sunday September 20th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena

- Chickenfoot -- Wednesday September 23rd at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

- David Cross at the Orpheum Theater – Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30PM

BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal -- Thursday September 24th -- 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

The Australian Pink Floyd Show — Friday, September 25th at 8:00 PM — Dodge Theater

Jamie Foxx: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 10AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at DODGE THEATRE

Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Subdudes: -
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

The Music Of The Doors -- Featuring Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger along with The Phoenix Symphony -- Thursday -- 10/08/09 -- at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

Popularity: 85% [?]

The Phoenix show is just around the corner….

Popularity: 8% [?]

First off don’t forget to check out our new ‘Things to do to beat the heat’ feature! Some great ideas to get out of the triple digit temperatures!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/05/20/fun-things-to-do-to-beat-the-heat/

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:

http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2009-media-day.html

2) Star Wars: In Concert -- Tickets on Sale this weekend -- You have to read this to beleive what Geroge Lucas has cooked up for Star Wars Fans.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/07/30/star-wars-in-concert-is-coming-to-the-jobing-com-arena-october-4th/

3) Curque du Soleil traveling show, Saltimbanco, returns to the Jobing.com Arena July 29th through August 2nd.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/07/22/cirque-du-sole-is-coming-to-the-phoenix-area-for-only-5-days-july-29-august-2nd-discounted-tickets-available/

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:

http://www.monsterjam.com/shows/show.2009-04-21.0254516315

5) Saliva -- Thursday July 30th -- 7 PM -- Tempe Marketplace -- This is a FREE show!!!

http://www.tempemarketplace.com/Event.aspx?IICatID=0&IIID=6421

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105620136916

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:

http://www.symfonee.com/improv/tempe/comedians/Bio.aspx?Uid=050f49c3-b5c6-4391-afef-6d0b297e93f6

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:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

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!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

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):

http://www.midnitemoviemamacita.net/images/0707%20S%20%20CLT%20PHX%20eFLYER%20TIX

More info for you Facebook types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103200652589

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!

http://azdodgeball.com/events/calendar.html

12) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130428977891

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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!

Event Flyer:

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4932/h20frontjulyweb.jpg

More details for you Facebook types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97417253169

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!

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

16) Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)

http://dbg.org/index.php/about/news/flashlightours

17) 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 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

http://www.smoca.org/

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:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107688983868

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:

http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=56

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:

http://www.starswimphx.com

For you Facebook Types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103318343869

22) Concerts! -- The following concerts are coming up this week (Click the Links for Tickets):

Tickets on Sale this week!

Star Wars: In Concert -- October 4th -- Jobing.com Arena -- Two shows -- 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Australian Pink Floyd Show -- Friday, September 25th at 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theater -- Tickets on Sale Monday August 3rd at 10 AM

John Wenzel of The Denver Post said that, “(The Australian Pink Floyd Show) needs no explanation, other than to say the Down Under tribute act is upping its game for its current Big Pink: Greatest Hits world tour, attempting to re-create the originals more faithfully than ever.”

Shows coming up in the next few weeks:

Judas Priest with special guest Whitesnake -- Friday 08/07/09 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

Toby Keith with Trace Adkins -- Friday 08/14/09 at 7:30 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Soulfly w/ Incite, Primer 55, Ronin Meyer, Age Of Evil -- Saturday August 14, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Lisa Lampanelli -- Saturday 08/15/09 at 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Daughtry w/ David Hodges -- August 18, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Green Day -- Saturday 08/22/09 at 8:00 PM -- US Airways Center

Depeche Mode -- Sunday 08/23/09 7:30 PM US Airways Center

Incubus -- JOBING.COM ARENA -- Glendale, AZ -Tue, Aug 25, 2009 07:00 PM

Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick -- Saturday 08/29/09 7:00 PM Cricket Wireless Pavilion

The Atomic Punks w/Voodoo, Grind -- August 29, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Shows off on the horizon:

Lil Wayne: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12 at CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION with special guests YOUNG JEEZY, SOULJA BOY, JEREMIH AND DRAKE

The Mars Volta: Saturday -- 09/05/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Daryl Hall and John Oates: Wednesday September 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE & LENNY WHITE -- ORPHEUM THEATRE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

P!nk -- Sunday September 20th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena

Chickenfoot -- Wednesday September 23rd at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal -- Thursday September 24th -- 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

Popularity: 85% [?]

First off don’t forget to check out our new ‘Things to do to beat the heat’ feature! Some great ideas to get out of the triple digit temperatures!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/05/20/fun-things-to-do-to-beat-the-heat/

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!

http://azdodgeball.com/events/calendar.html

2) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos this weekend where it all started!!!

For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:

http://www.starswimphx.com

For you Facebook Types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107355869210&ref=nf

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:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

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.

4) Curque du Sole traveling show, Saltimbanco, returns to the Jobing.com Arena July 29th through August 2nd.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/07/22/cirque-du-sole-is-coming-to-the-phoenix-area-for-only-5-days-july-29-august-2nd-discounted-tickets-available/

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!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

6) Raven Events Presents the Trader Vic’s 3rd Anniversary Party -- July 24th -- 8:00 PM -- Hotel Valley Ho -- Scottsdale

More information:

http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/07242009/

More information for you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105533716572

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):

http://www.midnitemoviemamacita.net/images/0707%20S%20%20CLT%20PHX%20eFLYER%20TIX

More info for you Facebook types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103200652589

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):

http://www.midnitemoviemamacita.net/images/0618%20SS%20PPH%20PHX%20E-FLYER%20TIC.pdf

More info for you Facebook types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=243494295264

9) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130428977891

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

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!

Event Flyer:

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4932/h20frontjulyweb.jpg

More details for you Facebook types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97417253169

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!

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

13) Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)

http://dbg.org/index.php/about/news/flashlightours

14) 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/

15) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

http://www.smoca.org/

16) Punk Rock Karaoke Fundraiser with a live Band -- Saturday July 25th -- 9:00 PM -- Palo Verde Lounge -- Tempe

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117435525896

17) Ear Candy Benefit at the Sets in Tempe (93 East Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282) -- 8:00 PM -- $5 ($1 of the cover will benefit Ear Candy)

http://www.earcandycharity.org/Event.aspx?Id=73

For you Facebook types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107201139931&ref=nf

18) Concerts! -- The following concerts are coming up this week (Click the Links for Tickets):

Aerosmith: MONDAY JULY 27 at CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION With special guest ZZ TOP

Earth, Wind, and Fire with Chicago -- Jobing.com Arena -- Friday July 24th, 2009 7:30 PM

Keith Urban at the Jobing.com Arena Saturday July 25, 2009. Show starts at 7:30 PM

Pat Benatar and Blondie: TUESDAY JULY 28 at DODGE THEATRE With special guest The Donnas

George Thorogood & Jonny Lang -- Celebrity Theater -- Wednesday, July 29, 2009 -- Show starts at 7:30pm

Tickets on Sale this week!

The Mars Volta: Saturday -- 09/05/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre -- Tickets go on sale July 25th at 10 am

Daryl Hall and John Oates: Wednesday September 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater -- Tickets go on Sale July 25th at 10 am

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater -- Online Tickets on sale Sunday July 26th at 10 AM at the Live Nation Website -- Walk-Up Sales begin Monday July 27th at 10am at all Live Nation outlets.

CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE & LENNY WHITE -- ORPHEUM THEATRE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 -- Tickets on Sale Monday July 27th at 10 am

Shows coming up in the next few weeks:

Judas Priest with special guest Whitesnake -- Friday 08/07/09 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

Toby Keith with Trace Adkins -- Friday 08/14/09 at 7:30 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Lisa Lampanelli -- Saturday 08/15/09 at 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Green Day -- Saturday 08/22/09 at 8:00 PM -- US Airways Center

Depeche Mode Sunday 08/23/09 7:30 PM US Airways Center

Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick Saturday 08/29/09 7:00 PM Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Shows off on the horizon:

Lil Wayne: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12 at CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION with special guests YOUNG JEEZY, SOULJA BOY, JEREMIH AND DRAKE

Popularity: 55% [?]

1) First off don’t forget to check out our new ‘Things to do to beat the heat’ feature! Some great ideas to get out of the triple digit temperatures!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/05/20/fun-things-to-do-to-beat-the-heat/

2) The Phoenix Coyotes are holding an Open House for all Fans Saturday (July 9th) at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale.  Details:

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 and battle their way to the playoffs! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

4) 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!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

5) Tonight is the last movie night of the summer at LisaG’s Wine bar in Central Phoenix.
Reverse Happy Hour is in effect and the movie being shown is ‘Wet Hot American Summer’.

http://www.lisagwinebar.com/

6) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

7) 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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

8) 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!

9) 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!

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

10)  Garden Flashlight Shows – Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August – Desert Botanical Gardens – $7.50 – $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)

http://dbg.org/index.php/about/news/flashlightours

11) 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/

12) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

http://www.smoca.org/

13) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! – After the Phoenix Fire Department pretty much shut them down last summer (500 people in a 50 person capacity pool will do that), the masterminds behind Star Swim are back for another summer. The party has moved to the Wyndham Hotel’s Pool and is sure to be another great classic party.

For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:

http://www.starswimphx.com

14)  Concerts! – The following concerts are coming up this week:

311/Ziggy Marley – July 10 – 7 PM – Dodge Theater
The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin – July 14th – 7 PM – Dodge Theater
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival feat. Marilyn Manson & Slayer – July 17th – 2:15 PM

Popularity: 26% [?]

We’ve just added a TON of Concerts to the calendar. Among the artists added to the calendar are….

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
05/14/09
Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Billy Joel & Elton John Face 2 Face Tour 2009
3/26/2009 – 7:30 pm
US Airways Center

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
4/3/2009 – 7:30 pm
Jobing.com Arena

No Fear Energy Music Tour Featuring Lamb of God
4/02/09
Dodge Theatre

Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009
5/24/09
Jobing.com Arena

Dave Matthews Band
5/06/09
Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Tempe Music Festival
With Kid Rock and 3 Doors Down
4/03/09
Tempe Beach Park

YES
2/25/2009
Dodge Theatre

The Pretenders
3/4/2009 -7:30 pm
Dodge Theatre

Popularity: 8% [?]

In case you haven’t heard, the Tempe Music Fest is back and better than ever!  On April 3 and April 4 some of the best acts in Rock music will descend on Tempe Beach Park.

The full lineup hasn’t been set as of today but the confirmed acts are as follows:

Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down, All American Rejects, Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine) – The Nightwatchman, Mutemath, Shiny Toy Guns, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Outlaws, and Cowboy Mouth.

In addition to the Main Stage Acts there will be other stages and other activities around the festival that will be announced shortly.  If you are a resident of the greater Phoenix area and are a fan of music, you know that the Tempe Music Fest is an event that you cannot miss.

Right now (for a limited time) you can purchase tickets to one of the hottest tickets in town for $25 per day from Live Nation (Link Below).

Don’t delay!  Pick up a ticket to a festival that is sure to sell out!

Ticket information (with some great discounts in some cases) can be found here:

http://www.tempemusicfestival.com/tickets.shtml

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Popularity: 5% [?]

I want to tell you all about one of the newest and hottest entries to the live music scene.  Every Friday night, FUSE at the Bar Smith in Downtown Phoenix is the conglomeration of four very talented and hungry house/electronic wizards throwing down some of the coolest and infectious beats I’ve heard since I moved to the Valley of the Sun.  Even if you aren’t a house or electronic music fan, you must go and check out what a really cool addition to the Friday night music scene FUSE is.

Oh I forgot to mention….

FUSE takes place on the rooftop bar of Bar Smith.  Great beats in the outdoor bar of Bar Smith.  You can’t beat an event like this anywhere in the Greater Phoenix area.    No other place in the area can match not only the great music and atmosphere of Bar Smith.  Not only that but no other club in the area can match the outdoor setting of Bar Smith.

Now if you aren’t a big house or electronic fan, there is Hip-Hop and Dance music downstairs to shake your booty to.

Don’t miss your chance to see what is surely going to become a mainstay in the Phoenix Music Scene.

For more information and directions to Bar Smith please refer to their website:

http://www.barsmithphoenix.com/

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Popularity: 29% [?]