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Surly Gurlies vs. Bruisers
Arizona Roller Derby match. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Casey At The Bat
3947 E. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix

Jun. 16
Saturday: 7:00 PM

$10 in advance; $12 at the door

Arizona Roller Derby.

The Arizona Irish Cultural Center is hosting the first Phoenix Bloomsday, a celebration honoring James Joyce, one of the most influential authors of the previous century.

The name “Bloomsday” derives from Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses. June 16th was the day in 1904 on which the events in Ulysses were set. In the novel, Bloom travels around Dublin meeting many fascinating characters while making full use of the city’s pubs. Bloomsday is celebrated in Ireland and throughout the world by Irish people and Joyce fans alike.

Beer will be provided by Sonoran Brewing Co., Oak Creek Brewing Co., Rock Bottom Breweries, Copper Canyon Grill & Brew Pub and other members of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Readings from Ulysses will be performed throughout the evening. Irish music performed by Oceans Apart.

Beer Fest Admission: $25 presale, or, $35 at the gate. Presale tickets available May 24 — June 14 at: azbrewguild.com. Price includes 16 drink and food tickets and a souvenir glass. Additional beer and food tickets can be purchased on site for $1 each.
*Beer tasting admission sales limited to 750 persons.

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Miss Dungeons and Dragons? Or Axis and Allies?

Register at the Mesa Convention Center and Phoenix Marriott East for the Phoenix Con Games 2007.

Hey, better late than never. John Mayor is playing at the Glendale Arena tonight.

Governor Janet Napolitano recognized Arizona Tuskegee Airmen’s Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in front of the State Capitol. She says the men set new standards of exellence in the defense of our nation. The Governor cited their accomplishments with 15,000 combat missions over Europe they destroyed 409 enemy aircraft along with 1,000 military targets and sunk one German destroyer all while enduring hardship and discrimination.

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