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) 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.
http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/08/20/raise-money-for-st-vincent-de-paul-by-purchasing-d-backs-tickets-starting-at-10/
Other tickets, if sold out, can be purchased here:
http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari
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.”
Tickets and more information can be found:
http://www.alumniclassic.com/
7) Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick – Saturday 08/29/09 7:00 PM Cricket Wireless Pavilion
8) The Atomic Punks w/Voodoo, Grind – August 29, 2009 – Marquee Theatre - The #1 David Lee Roth era Van Halen Tribute Band in the world is coming to Phoenix this Saturday! They’re so good that David Lee Roth himself has hired members for his solo tours over the years.
9) The Mars Volta: Saturday – 09/05/09 – 8:00 PM – Dodge Theatre
10) Jeff Foxworthy at the Celebrity Theater – August, 29th for two shows!!! 7 PM and 10 PM
http://celebritytheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1062&c=39&pg=
For you Facebook types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=73346614435
11) Raven Events – Sexy Sundress Saturday – 8PM – 11 PM – Trader Vic’s at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale
http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/08292009/
For you Facebook types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112630553329
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.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120845897364
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=141264226192
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) Lynyrd Skynyrd – Wednesday September 9th at 8 PM
http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=656
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.
http://www.saltrivertubing.com/
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.
http://dbg.org/index.php/about/news/flashlightours
18) 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/
19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday
http://www.smoca.org/
21) 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.
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:
http://www.psykosteve.com/
http://www.starswimphx.com/
21.5) Concerts
Tickets on Sale this week:
Jamie Foxx: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 10AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at DODGE THEATRE
The Subdudes: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 10AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM
Shows off on the horizon:
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/
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
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 — Tickets on Sale Monday August 3rd at 10 AM
Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
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
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
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