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Tuesday Night – Stripper Fight League

Laura — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:35:58 +0000

Apparently the hands-down bachelor event in Phoenix is Stripper Fight League at Cheetah’s topless bar. I was just told they’ve sold out every night for the last 8 months.

Here’s a video.

Eddie Vedder sang Karoake at a Mesa Best Western

Laura — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:35:20 +0000

Rumor has it that Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder sang “I’ve Got You Babe”, “Where the Streets Have no Name”, and “Yellow Submarine” at the Mesa Dobson Ranch Inn the other night. Here’s the video!

Editorial note: The You Tube video was taken down by the submitter. So another offering that will no doubt date myself….here’s J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and David Cross playing against each other in Guitar Hero.

A few misscellaneous happenings around the Valley

Laura — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:35:26 +0000

The Gilbert Boys and Girls Club is hosting a low rider car show this weekend. Admission is free.

Toby Keith is opening I Love this Bar and Grill in Mesa’s Riverview district this March.

And Snoop Dogg will be hosting a party at Scottsdale’s Barcelona night club on Valentines day. The Sensual Seduction Fashion Show will also be there that night.

The Scottsdale Cowgirl needs a name

Laura — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:11:34 +0000

The Scottsdale Tourism Bureau is seeking a name for its new cowgirl logo. Any ideas?

Celebrities pick the Super Bowl winner

Laura — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:20:28 +0000

Who is going to win the big game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Here are some predictions from celebrities:

MAYA ANGELOU, poet and author: Arizona, 27-16, because the Cardinal bird is so poetic.

MIKE HAYDEN, CIA director: Pittsburgh, 27-17. The Cardinals are on a roll, but it’s tough playing against a team of destiny. Blocking is blocking, and tackling is tackling.

PLACIDO DOMINGO, opera star: Pittsburgh, 31-17.

ROSEANNE BARR, comedienne: The great prognosticator from the Pitch Dark Ages, Nostradumbass, (not to be confused with his more famous cousin with a similar name) has prophesied: “When the small but mighty red bird who has floundered for ages in the desert confounds the proud prophets of the Pigskin Council and soars into the Ceremonial Bowl that is most mighty, the haughty warriors of Steel from The East shall be humbled and the multitudes and moneychangers will be vexed and chastened … Translation: Arizona, 24-21

BARRY WILLIAMS, Greg on “The Brady Bunch”: Arizona, 31-27. They will surprise everyone.

JUDY TENUTA, comedienne: Hot throbbing studcicle quarterback/comeback king, Kurt Warner (along with feisty receiver Larry Fitzgerald) will blast through the Steelers’ killer defense led by beefy burrito Troy Polamalu and big Ben Roethlisberger, powering the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl victory in 60 years. It could happen!

TED GIANNOULAS aka SAN DIEGO CHICKEN: Arizona, 29-24. This is a no bird-brainer. They’ve got the hot hands in Warner and Fitz, their coach knows Pittsburgh as their assistant for 6 years and they’ve had easier playoffs, making them fresher for their beak, er, peak run.

SCOTT ADAMS, “Dilbert” cartoonist: Pittsburgh, 21-14. Clearly a steelworker could stomp a bird to death.

CARL LEWIS, Olympic track star: I’m boycotting talking about the Super Bowl. I’m still irate about the Eagles.

DENNIS MILLER, comedian: Obama with 52.7 percent.

Free flu shots at Mesa NextCare

Laura — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:33:43 +0000

NextCare’s new Urgent Care office in Mesa is offering free flu shots from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

The office is located at 4401 E. McKellips Road, No. 102. They’re also giving away prizes including movie passes, an I-Pod, and gift cards.

More information here.

List of Super Bowl parties in metropolitan Phoenix

Laura — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Super Bowl Party at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 1. Rock Bottom celebrates the Super Bowl by offering a $3 food menu and $3 drink specials. Catch all of the action on multiple TV screens. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 14205 S. 50th St., Phoenix. Free. 480-598-1300. www.rockbottom.com/.

Super Bowl Party at Hurricane Bay: 2 p.m. Feb. 1. So this isn’t exactly the Hurricane Bay in Florida, but you can still watch the big game here. See the Cardinals battle the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and enjoy a tailgate buffet featuring pizza, wings, nachos, chips and dips. Also take advantage of Super Bowl savings on draft Bud Light, wine, well and domestic bottled beer, and events such as contests and trivia. Game plays on four big screens in two separate rooms. Hurricane Bay, 4139 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Free; menu prices vary. 602-843-6100. hurricanebaynightclub.com.

Super Bowl Widow’s Pary: Broadway by the Decade: 12: 30 p.m. Feb. 1. Not interested in football? Could care less about the Super Bowl? The Copperstate Dinner Theater at Phoenix Greyhound Park is offering a specially priced Super Bowl Widow’s Party. Watch a special performance of Broadway by the Decade. Copperstate Dinner Theater at Phoenix Greyhound Park, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $32.95. 602-279-3129. www.copperstatedinnertheaters.com.

Super Bowl Party at Native New Yorker: 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Add to the excitement of the Cardinals at the Super Bowl with drink specials, prize giveaways and beer promo girls. The Super Bowl special is an extra-large pizza with 20 wings for $20. Menu specials begin at 10 a.m.; game starts at 4 p.m. Arrive early for seating. Native New Yorker, 9620 N. Metro Parkway West, Phoenix. Menu prices vary. 602-861-6748. www.nativenewyorker.com.

Super Bowl Party at Native New Yorker: 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Experience the excitement of the Cardinals at the Super Bowl with drink specials that let you keep your glass and both pre-game and game activities. Munch on your favorite game-day foods as you watch. Native New Yorker, 2740 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Menu prices. 602-863-1417. www.nativenewyorker.com.

Scottsdale

Super Bowl XLIII Viewing and After Party at SIX Lounge and Restaurant: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 1. SIX knows how to throw a Super Bowl Party. Watch the game live on a 20-foot video wall with celebrity guests, NFL players, former Cardinals players and the Cardinals dance team. After the game, world-renowned DJ David Christian from Las Vegas and DJ J Alan start up the after party for a celebration and dancing all night long. This party is for age 21 and older. SIX Lounge and Restaurant, 7316 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. $10. 480-663-6620. www.6az.com.

Super Bowl Tailgate and Viewing Party at Mickey’s Hangover: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 1. Mickey’s just might be the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday. The whole day is filled with music, football and good grub. Watch for guest appearances by former Arizona Cardinals football players, the Cardinals dance team and take the chance to win all kinds of good stuff through raffles and giveaways. For age 21 and older. Mickey’s Hangover, 4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. $10. 480-425-0111. mickeyshangover.com/.

Super Bowl Party at Don and Charlie’s: 2 p.m. Feb. 1. Attend a sports-themed Super Bowl party. Watch the game on large flat-screen televisions and try the burger bar that features more than five different types of burger meats, barbecued ribs served with coleslaw and a potato. Don and Charlie’s, 7501 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. $8.95-$13.95 for specials; menu prices vary. 480-990-0900. www.donandcharlies.com/.

Super Bowl Specials at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant: 11 a.m. Feb. 1. Support the Arizona Cardinals as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Super Bowl with all-day food and drink specials. Munch on your favorite game-day foods as you cheer. My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, 4218 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $5-$15 for specials; menu prices vary. 480-949-8900. mybigfatgreekrestaurant.net/.

Super Bowl Entertainment at Rusty Spur Saloon: 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Come watch the big Super Bowl game featuring the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers with a crowd of supporters. Grab a drink as you watch and cheer for the Cards. After the game, enjoy live entertainment. Rusty Spur Saloon, 7245 E. Main St., Scottsdale. $3-$4 for specials; menu prices vary. 480-425-7787. www.rustyspursaloon.com.

Super Bowl Happy Hour at Salty Señorita: 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Rally, gather and meet Arizona Cardinal fans as they watch and support the Cards to victory. Watch the game on many TVs and enjoy an all-day happy hour featuring $2.50 Bud Lights. Salty Señorita, 3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $2-$5 for specials; menu prices vary. 480-946-7258. www.saltysenorita.com/.

Super Bowl Event at Barcelona Scottsdale: noon Feb. 1. Hop to Barcelona to watch the Arizona Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on more than 30 large plasma and projection screens. Hosted by DJ Mikyl. The game day menu includes Whisenhunt Wings, Fitzgerald Flatbreads, Warner Wrap tacos, Cardinal Quesadillas and the Steeler chicken breast sandwich. Reservations required. Barcelona Scottsdale, 15440 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale. Menu prices vary. 480-603-0370. www.barcelonadining.com/.

Super Bowl Event at El Paso Grill and Bar-B-Que: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 1. Watch one of the biggest games in Cardinals history while dining on beef stew and sandwiches. Fill up on drinks and appetizers after the game and gab among the fans about the game highlights. El Paso Grill and Bar-B-Que, 8220 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Menu prices vary from $7-$24. 480-998-2626. www.elpasobarbeque.com.

Super Bowl Festivities at Goldie’s Sports Cafe: 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Watch the Super Bowl game while grubbing on bar food such as wings, pasta and sandwiches. Come out and show your Cardinals support and watch the game stream live on large television screens. Goldie’s Sports Cafe, 10135 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. Menu prices vary from $6.95-$19.95. 480-451-6269. www.gmirestaurants.com/.

Tempe

Super Bowl Party at Boulders on Broadway: 11-2 a.m. Feb. 1. Watch the Super Bowl while eating all-you-can eat pizza and enjoy happy-hour specials from open to close. Boulders on Broadway, 530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe. $7 for all-you-can-eat pizza; free admission. 480-921-9431. Super Bowl Event at Zuma Grill: noon-midnight Feb. 1. If you want to be somewhere a little more low-key to watch the Super Bowl, Zuma Grill might work for you. Seven LG screens show the game. Sliders and beer available all day won’t break the bank and the party features giveaways that you can actually take home and keep. Zuma Grill, 605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Free. 480-829-6775. www.zumagrill.com.

Super Bowl Tailgate and Viewing Party at Philly’s Sports Bar and Grill: 11-2 a.m. Feb. 1. This Super Bowl tailgating party is going to rock. Features a wrap-around 2,000-square-foot patio with an outside bar, a patio barbecue, LCD screens everywhere and giveaways all day long. Call beforehand and reserve a van ride. Philly’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1826 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe. Free. 480-946-6666. www.phillyssportsgrill.com/.

Super Bowl Party at Catalina Steakhouse: 11 a.m. Feb. 1. Join the fun at the Super Bowl party and watch the game on 10 TVs and a big screen. Specials include $4 well drinks and import/domestic bottled beers, $8 draft beer pitchers and $5 specialty cocktails. Order from a special Super Bowl menu and win raffle prizes at the end of every quarter. Catalina Steakhouse, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson. Free; menu prices vary. 520-670-0444. www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com/tucson-restaurants/steakhouse.asp.

West Valley

Super Bowl in Margaritaville: 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Can’t get tickets to the big game? Head over to paradise to see the Cardinals battle the Steelers on more than 30 television screens. Also enjoy food and drink specials and a special half-time raffle. If the game isn’t going as you hoped, you can take a break and head over to Jimmy Buffet’s official Shark Cart and show off your skills in the Rock Band competition for a chance to win gift certificates and Coyotes tickets. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Westgate City Center 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E-109, Glendale. Free. 623-772-0011. www.margaritaville.com/.

Westgate Tailgate: Feb. 1. Make Super Bowl Sunday a personal holiday by joining the celebration at Westgate. Wear your Cardinals gear, enjoy live entertainment and browse a variety of vendors. Make sure to get your spot early inside your favorite bar or restaurant to see the Cardinals battle the Steelers. Don’t forget to head over to Just Sports where you can get discounts on all NFC Locker Room Championship Gear. Events begin with each store opening and last until they close. Westgate City Center, Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue, Glendale. Free. www.westgateaz.com.

Super Bowl Happy Hour at Chevy’s Fresh Mex Restaurant: Feb. 1. Come out and support the Arizona Cardinals at a happy-hour event that lasts from the start of the game to the end. Celebrate each touchdown with appetizers, well drinks, Mystic draft pints and house margaritas. Chevy’s Fresh Mex Restaurant, Arrowhead Towne Center 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale. $3 per drink or appetizer special; menu prices vary. 623-979-0055.

Super Bowl Buffet at Iron Works Restaurant: 3 p.m. Feb. 1. What better way to celebrate the Super Bowl than with an American buffet. Cheer on the Arizona Cardinals while watching the game on big-screen televisions. Drink specials are available for those superstitious folks who need to make toasts. The regular menu is also available. Reservations required. Iron Works Restaurant, 17233 N. 45th Ave., Glendale. $8 for buffet; menu prices vary. 602-843-0909. www.ironworksrestaurant.com/.

Two Drinks to the Super Bowl at Copper Door: Feb. 1. Watch the Cardinals battle the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and participate in drawings and giveaways. Also enjoy a free buffet with the purchase of at least two drinks. Copper Door, 13818 N. 51st Ave., Glendale. Two drink minimum for admission. 602-439-3436.

Super Bowl Party at R.T. O’Sullivan’s: 10-2 a.m. Feb. 1. Go to any R.T. O’Sullivan’s location for some drink specials and prizes to celebrate the Super Bowl. Drink specials include $3 25-ounce Coors Light mugs or $3.50 Smirnoff Vodka.Play a black-out bingo game to win a Freedom Grill FG-50 great for tailgating. Other prizes include hats, T-shirts, koozies and glassware. R.T. O’Sullivan’s, 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale. Free; menu prices vary. 602-938-5300. www.rtosullivans.com/.

Super Bowl Party at Native Newyorker: 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Add to the excitement of the Cardinals at the Super Bowl with $2 Coronas all night. Arrive early for seating. Watch the game on various TVs throughout the restaurant and bar. Native New Yorker, 16049 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria. Menu prices vary. 623-878-2820. www.nativenewyorker.com.

A Saloon Super Bowl at Blue Moon Saloon: Feb. 1. Watch the Cardinals game and win a 37-inch flat screen TV to watch next season on. Also win Cardinals gear and enjoy drink specials. Specials occur all day. Events are held during game. Blue Moon Saloon, 16550 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. Free admission; menu prices vary. 623-773-2424.

Super Bowl Party at Lakeside Bar and Grill: 11 a.m. Feb. 1. Get $2 Bloody Marys and regular or imported beer, as well as half-off second appetizers while watching the big game. Specials run all day; game starts at 4 p.m. Lakeside Bar and Grill, 9980 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Suite 1101, Peoria. Menu prices vary. 623-566-1470. www.lakesidebarandgrillaz.com/.

East Valley

Super Bowl Party at Jersey’s Tavern and Grill: 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 1. Make a phone call to the bar and the Super Bowl party bus will come and pick you up if you’re in a five-mile radius of the tavern. Features food, giveaways, all-day drink specials and a special performance by classic rock band This Ain’t L.A. It’s going to be a party. Jersey’s Tavern and Grill, 5945 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free; menu prices vary. 480-705-9700. www.jerseysgrillofchandler.com/.

Super Bowl Party at R.T. O’Sullivan’s: 10-2 a.m. Feb. 1. Go to any R.T. O’Sullivan’s location for some drink specials and prizes to celebrate the Super Bowl. Drink specials include $3 25-ounce Coors Light mugs or $3.50 Smirnoff Vodka.Play a black-out bingo game to win a Freedom Grill FG-50 great for tailgating. Other prizes include hats, T-shirts, koozies and glassware. R.T. O’Sullivan’s, 6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa. Free; menu prices vary. 480-396-9933. www.rtosullivans.com/.

Super Bowl Party at R.T. O’Sullivan’s: 10-2 a.m. Feb. 1. Go to any R.T. O’Sullivan’s location for some drink specials and prizes to celebrate the Super Bowl. Drink specials include $3 25-ounce Coors Light mugs or $3.50 Smirnoff Vodka.Play a black-out bingo game to win a Freedom Grill FG-50 great for tailgating. Other prizes include hats, T-shirts, koozies and glassware. R.T. O’Sullivan’s, 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. Free. 480-844-1290. www.rtosullivans.com/.

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Links for Tuesday

Laura — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:22:09 +0000

Arizona Ghostchasers are offering a tour of Phoenix’s early cemeteries in March.

John Mariani explores some of Phoenix’s nicer restaurants.

A short list of Phoenix bars having Inaguration parties.

And the Economist reviews the Bush years. It’s not pretty.

No Pants Day in Phoenix

Laura — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:13:06 +0000

Here are few pictures from Improv Everywhere’s No Pants Day on the light rail yesterday:
No Pants Day.

Here’s a light rail video for those who haven’t seen it in action yet

Laura — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:02:50 +0000

This is close to the intersection of Thomas and Central:

Trains start running on December 27th!