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New in Tempe: Paldo Market
Happiness is discovering a shiny new Korean grocery store. Paldo Market opened up about two months ago at the southeast corner of Southern and Mill in Tempe (9 E. Southern), and it's quite a find. Although it's not supermarket-sized, Paldo's got a really well-rounded selection of Korean edibles and ingredients, packed into a bright, orderly strip mall space. There's a produce section, fresh meat for bulgogi, whole mackerel packed in ice, aisles of noodles, tea, rice, sauces, sweets, cookin
June 1, 2009Spun Thursdays
June 4, 2009Tempe Music Festival, Country Thunder, Bruce Springsteen and (Way) More Over the Weekend
Wait! Before you check out all the content from our weekend coverage, grab a big cup of coffee and relax. It was a big weekend and as such, there's a lot here. Take it in and enjoy it. Tempe Music Fest 2009 This weekend Tempe Music Fest 2009 united us once again from scattered Valley citizenry to one cohesive force bent on rocking the hell out. This year Fergie and My Chemical Romance got traded in for straight ahead rock-'n'-rollers Kid Rock and 3 Doors Down with a couple of All-American Re
April 6, 2009Another Bad Religion
April 9, 2009Hot Links: Recycling, Nosebreakers, and Potty Peepers
ASU is bucking tradition a bit by declining to offer the keynote speaker at its next graduation commencement ceremony an honorary degree, even though that speaker is President Barack Obama. An ASU spokesperson says honorary degrees are conferred upon people with a large body of work, and Obama's "body of work is yet to come"...Waste Management of Arizona starts building a recycling plant in Surprise today. The new facility is expected to create 100 construction jobs and about 35 permanent positi
April 9, 2009VW Trainwreck
April 9, 2009If Barbarella Owned a Fro-Yo Joint . . .
It's been a while since I've strolled down Mill Avenue on a Saturday night. This past weekend, downtown Tempe's main drag was nearly a mob scene, with people of all ages out on the town. No surprise, Mojo Yogurt seemed to be doing a brisk business. I'd never gotten a look at the place in the evening -- it was a shiny, space-age, self-serve yogurt lounge that looked really inviting. What is it with fro-yo shops and their mod aesthetic? Don't get me wrong, I dig it. But I can't
April 20, 2009X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere Coming to Tempe Marketplace
Phoenix fans of the claw-sprouting bundle of anger that is Wolverine can rejoice. Fox has announced that the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine will happen on Monday, April 27 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace.Yes, the world premiere of one of the biggest movies of the summer is happening in Tempe, as the theater won a contest sponsored by Fox."This will be a huge event for Tempe and the entire Valley as all eyes of the entertainment and media world will be on Tempe Marketplace one week from
April 20, 2009X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere at Tempe Marketplace to be the Biggest Premiere in the World
Jonathan McNamaraWolverine fans show off their free merch at the press conference to announce the world premiere of X-men Origins: Wolverine at Tempe Marketplace's Harkins Theater Earlier today we told you that X-Men Origins: Wolverine will be making its world premiere right here in Tempe Arizona on Monday, April 27, after local fans made it so by sending in their ZIP codes to the official web site. What we didn't tell you is how pants-on-head excited Tempe is for the premiere. Shortly after n
April 20, 2009April 28 In Blogs: Swine Flu, Wolverine, Geisha A Go Go and More
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Scottsdale Community College Journalism Director Declares Victory in Student Newspaper Flap Swine Flu Arizona -- Nothing Yet Reported in State or Sonora, Mexico Feathered Bastard: Zack de la Rocha Talks 287(g); and a Desperate Letter from Inside Estrella Jail Sheriff
April 28, 2009X-Men Origins: Wolverine World Premiere Direct From Tempe
Jonathan McNamaraSee more shots of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine cast in our slide show direct from the red carpet. "We're not here for a premiere, we're not here for the stars, we're here to make history thanks to you!" A roar of applause echoed through the parking lot at Tempe Marketplace as Dan Harkins, owner of Harkins Theaters, thanked a crowd for bringing the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine to Tempe. Seeing the thousands of Wolverine fans packed into a now dwarfed parking lot m
April 28, 2009X-Men Origins: Wolverine Reviewed
We told you it was on the way and here it is: X-Men Origins: Wolverine reviewed by none other than our Music Editor Martin Cizmar. Did he want to give the film an adamantium hug or rip it apart with his metallic claws? See for yourself. And if you didn't catch all our coverage of the world premiere, here are a few highlights: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Premiere in Tempe In PhotosX-Men Origins: Wolverine World Premiere Direct From TempeX-Men Origins: Wolverine - Hundreds of Fans Wait Overnight fo
April 30, 2009Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style
Wikipedia One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor. Stuff some cab money in your pocket, grab your dorkiest sombrero, and get ready to suck down some cerveza. It's Cinco de Mayo and the tequila's gonna be flowing like water today at bars, restaurants, and drinkeries throughout the Valley. Looking for a place to party? Click here to persue our annual Cinco guide, or check out some of these additional affairs that are happening today:
May 5, 2009Tempe's Eyes Set to Kill to Release New Album in June
Tempe hardcore act Eyes Set to Kill are back with a new disc. The band, who is signed with California-based BreakSilence recordings, will release their sophomore effort "The World Outside" on June 2. The group have spent a lot of time on the road since releasing their debut album last year and made an impression on the Billboard charts. Their song "Reach" debuted at No. 29 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and No. 77 on the Independent Music charts. And ESTK were featured in a feature last year
May 7, 2009Tattoo Parlor Vs. Tempe: Oral Arguments to Begin in Case Defended by Goldwater Institute
Image: http://www.virtualrealitytattoos.lbu.com Arguments are set to begin Monday morning in a case that pits the would-be owners of a Tempe tattoo parlor against officials who think the business is seedy. Tom and Elizabeth Preston, who already own a tattoo shop in Mesa, told the press in 2007, when the lawsuit was first filed, that they wouldn't be able to fight City Hall except for free attorneys provided by the Goldwater Institute. The conservative think-tank believes the Prestons got screwed
May 8, 2009This Week In Chow Bella
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Wanna Go to BaconCamp? Tempe's Three Roots Cafe Goes Co-Op More Bianco Love From Gourmet and Food Wine Budget Beat: Lil' Cal's Early Peaches at Roadrunner Park Farmers' Market
May 8, 2009Wrong-Way Freeway Driver Fleeing Cops Hits Semi, Snarls Traffic During Rush Hour
A few New Times employees were among the thousands of commuters stuck in an epic traffic jam this morning on Interstate 10, and so we pass along these cell-phone photos as a way to commiserate. The wreck was caused by a burglary suspect fleeing Tempe police who drove the wrong way on the freeway and smacked head-on into a semi. The suspect is in bad shape, but a woman with him will reportedly survive. The semi-truck driver and his passenger were slightly injured.
May 20, 2009Open Water
May 21, 2009Curtains: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Gammage
Joan MarcusFor every person who claims that Tempe's Gammage Auditorium is a marvel of acoustic excellence, you can probably find one who's been subjected to plays that sound like talking mud. Apparently, it has to do with where you're sitting and what kind of performance it is -- whether it's instrumental or vocal, and where the sounds fall in the audible-by-humans range. So I'll give the touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which I saw on its first night in the Valley, a bit of a pas
June 17, 2009Skank You Very Much
June 18, 2009Cops Catch Accused Child Killer in Tempe; Man Beat Mom and 14-Year-Old Nephew to Death
Image: Tempe police Police captured a mentally ill man this morning in Tempe who stands accused of bludgeoning to death his mother and 14-year-old nephew. Phoenix police report this afternoon that Erick Lampert, 35, was caught in near 8600 South River in Tempe it was reported that someone suspicious was trespassing. Police credit a "very sharp" police operator, Alex Stetson, for helping keep the man detained long enough for Phoenix detectives to made an ID.
June 22, 2009Flier of the Week: Sole Function
If you dig Black Carl, you're likely to enjoy Tempe's Sole Function, a funky soul band that made this week's eyeball-blasting Flier of the Week for their show at Sail Inn. Actually, this very polished band also saves us the trouble of describing their sound in excruciating detail by helpfully uploading their stuff to lala.com, quickly becoming one of our favorite web-based music gadgets.Cold & Jaded - Sole Function
June 25, 2009Save Rose Johnson's Bike Locker Mural at Tempe City Hall
Just got a heads-up from Eric Iwerson, Senior Planner for the City of Tempe, that the city's talking about preserving one of artist Rose Johnson's murals that graces a bicycle locker at Tempe City Hall. The locker mural was executed by Johnson in 1997. Courtesy of City of TempeTempe City Hall Bicycle Locker painted by Rose Johnson in 1997 Iwerson, whose job involves integrating public art with capital projects along bike paths, parks and streets, recalls that Johnson, who passed away on June
June 26, 2009The Maine Jump To Warner Brothers
Tempe pop-rockers The Maine have jumped from Fearless Records (a pretty decent label in it's own right) to Warner, one of The Big Four, reports Absolute Punk and elbo.ws.The band already had pretty legit distribution, but they're now making an even bigger push, re-releasing their 2008 debut, Cant' Stop, Won't Stop in a bonus package that includes some new songs (including a cover of Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me") and a "documentary" (read: infomercial) about the band.As we mentioned here
June 26, 2009A-Trak
July 9, 2009Free Dutch Bros. Coffee at Tempe Opening
Even if you don't live in Tempe, free coffee might be enough of a reason to go a little out of your way today...especially if you're as over-caffeinated as we are. Dutch Bros. Coffee is opening a fifth location in Tempe today, at the corner of Mill Ave. and Southern -- and, in honor of the occasion, they are offering free drinks all day. Looks like this Oregon chain is making its mark in the Valley, one free, windmilled cup of coffee at a time. No complaints here!
July 17, 2009Tempe Crackdown Near Light-Rail Tracks Planned; Motorists to be Cited for Risky Acts
Speaking of light rail, Tempe police plan a one-day crackdown on motorists who play games with light-rail trains. On Wednesday, July 29, cops will be swarming near light-rail crossings, busting drivers who fail to stop for red lights, make "hazardous u-turns in front of the trains," stop on the tracks or drive past flashing signals and crossing arms. Recent collisions with trains were caused by drivers disregarding traffic signals, says a Tempe police news release. Local
July 23, 2009Greek Ruins: Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright's Disciples — As Well As Ralph Haver, Kemper Goodwin, John Sing Tang, and Edward L. Varney — May Soon Be History, Thanks to Arizona State University
July 30, 2009This Week In Chow Bella
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Three Roots Cafe Returns to the Tempe Scene Chef James Porter Readies His Petite Maison Behind the Bar: Gillian Tervet at The Parlor Lo-Lo's Scottsdale Opens Tomorrow Cafe: Local Breeze
August 7, 2009Guitar Center Holding Blues Contest
Guitar Center is hosting a contest to find "the next great blues guitarist" with local tryouts across the country, including Phoenix and Tempe. The winner of the national contest gets $40,000 in cash and prizes. Local sign-ups have begun -- they're allowing a maximum of 30 contestants per store -- and tryouts are later in the month. Then on September 10th, the best blues guitarists in Arizona will compete to move on to the District Rounds. Contestants must perform live to a choice of 25 ori
August 12, 2009Smashburger Makes Arizona Debut This Fall
From Fatburger to In-N-Out Burger, there's no shortage of burger joints in Tempe, but with thousands of ASU students to munch on them, what's one more? This fall, Denver-based burger chain Smashburger is hoping to take a bite out of that business with the opening of its first Arizona location, at 777 S. College Ave. in Tempe. The new spot will be Smashburger's 25th location -- and this is just the beginning. As part of the company's aggressive national expansi
August 13, 2009The Love Me Nots Set Album Release Date, Plan Tour
The top act in Phoenix's garage rock scene, The Love Me Nots, has set a September 18 release date for their new record, Upsidedown Insideout, which they recorded at Mesa's Flying Blanket Recordings with the legendary Detroit-based producer Jim Diamond. (You can read my interview with Diamond, done while he was working on the record, here.)The band, which now includes local uber-producer Bob Hoag, will debut material from the new record on tour and at several local shows, beginning with an Aug
August 17, 2009Graffiti Artists in Tempe to be Identified by Their Work With New Computer Program
Image: Wikimedia Commons You're a graffiti artist who takes pride in his work -- your stuff is really unique. And that's why Tempe police are going to catch you. (Or so cops think, anyway). Police in the college town plan to launch new computer software that is slated to help officers in the field identify the "signature" work of taggers and analyze patterns of graffiti. It doesn't seem likely that authorities will be able to get a conviction strictly because of a computer match, but the
August 17, 2009Regions Bistro Reopens in Scottsdale
A lot can happen in six months. For Regions Bistro & Bar in Scottsdale (9343 E. Shea), that span of time included a February debut (followed a month later by the opening of a sister location in Tempe), the swift departure of its original executive chef, a sudden closure in June (read the heaps of blog comments by angry former employees who say they got stiffed, big time), and now -- as of tonight -- a reopening under new ownership. There's a new executive chef, Marcos Barreto, who worke
August 18, 2009The Sounds World Tour to Include Stop at Marquee Theatre
That is pretty much how I see The Sounds -- a smoking hot Swedish lead singer surrounded by some dudes who play various instrumentsDelightfully Swedish new wave rockers The Sounds are planning a world tour in support of their latest album, Crossing the Rubicon, and they just so happened to include Tempe on their massive list. The Sounds built their reputation with their infectious 2002 debut Living in America, putting them on the short list of top-notch new-wave/indie rock Swedish bands
August 19, 2009Club Candids at the Sail Inn
It's sort of our job to attend any theme party in town so when we heard about the Sail Inn's Toga Party, we figured it would be a slideshow-worthy night.And it was...if you're into hippies and male nipples, that is (click here for the goods).The Tempe bar is tucked away on Farmer, North of University and it's the kind of place that all the experienced party people in the Valley know about. Judging by the turn-out, Tempe is taking the place in with open arms this school year as students and re
August 25, 2009More Than 90 Party Related Arrests in Three Days; Can ASU Reclaim "Party School" Status?
www.babyjakemedia.com ASU is back in session, and Tempe police are ready and waitingAs ASU's status as a "party school" has declined in recent years, we should have known that you can't keep a good dog down.Tempe police say that on Thursday and Saturday of last week, they made more than 90 party-related arrests at The Vue, a swanky student apartment complex located directly across from the university's Tempe campus.Tempe Police Spokesman Steve Carbajal says that the majority of the arr
September 2, 2009Impact Zone Wrestling Finds a New (Temporary) Home
As we reported yesterday, the closure of Tempe nightclub The Sets this past weekend left Impact Zone Wrestling, the Valley's resident grappling group, searching for a new location to hold its bi-weekly slamfests. We just spoke with IZW spokeperson Chris McClennan, who informed us that they've found a new home for upcoming event, albiet temporarily. Starting on Tuesday, September 8, IZW will be featured at the Rage in the Cage Training Center (1848 East University Drive in Tempe). Bell tim
September 2, 2009Violet Wild Performing on Channel 12's Arizona Midday This Afternoon
Saki Photography Quick, synchronize your digital televisors! Violet Wild's gonna take to the Valley's airwaves. We admit that this is totally a last minute kinda thing, but we just learned that Tempe alt-poppers Violet Wild are gonna be performing a special acoustic set on today's edition of KPNX's Arizona Midday program, which airs at 1 p.m. this afternoon. But if you aren't able to catch guitarist Josh Kennedy and vocalist Bobby Scott hob-knobbing with host Destry Jetton
September 11, 2009More Than 50 Cited At A Tempe Bar For Underage Drinking
funk.co.ukSo 52 underage people walk into a bar...and they all got arrested.The Tempe Police Department, in response to a complaint from the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control, made 52 arrests at a single bar in Tempe Saturday night.That many minors in one place would even put Michael Jackson's Neverland to shame (too soon?).Hail Mary's, located at 1402 S. Priest Drive in Tempe, played host for the melee of muddled minors, and is more than likely in a bit of trouble itself."We receive
September 14, 200910 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Pirates, Psychobillies, and Creepy Bunnies
The Bay Area's Nobunny will terrorize the Trunk Space on Saturday night. There are gonna be two kinds of people in the Valley this weekend: Those who can afford to go to Fall Frenzy, and those who can't. Given the $50-$60 price tag for tickets, its to be expected that a few thrifty types might consider looking elsewhere for entertainment over the next 72 hours. If you're more of the former instead of the latter, check out our usual rundown of dirt-cheap distractions from tonight until Sunday.
September 18, 2009Taste of Tops Finally Opens
Jonathan McNamaraTaste of TopsThe anticipation has been building for months, but we're happy to report that Taste of Tops has finally opened right next door to Tops Liquor in Tempe. The new neighborhood bar opened last night at 6 p.m. to a crowd of thirsty, Tempe citizens. As we reported way back in July, Taste of Tops features twelve beers on tap, ten red wines and ten white wines all on a rotating schedule. If you need more options, there are hundreds of beers available in the refri
October 3, 2009Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest
October 8, 2009Modified Arts “Goes Gallery” Just as Yucca Tap Room Makes a Move
October 8, 2009New Daily Tempe Farmers Market Debuts Today
Live in Tempe? Lucky you. Starting today, there's a brand-new daily farmers market taking place at the southwest corner of Unversity Drive and Farmer (seriously!). That's right, I said daily. The Tempe Farmers Market is an indoor market specializing in local, organic produce, hormone-free meats, and other homemade local products. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the new market is partnering with ASU's Engineering Department for a study on sustainability, and will soon start hosting s
October 8, 2009Last Exit Bar & Grill Closes For Good
The Last Exit in Tempe is officially donezo.We had a late-night bombshell dropped on us tonight by Jack Maverik, the former co-owner of the Last Exit Bar & Grill in Tempe. That's right, we most definitely said "former," because the live music venue closed its doors for good as of yesterday morning after six years in operation. More precisely, the joint's landlord was the one who closed the doors, but not before changing the locks due to non-payment of rent. "Bills were pilling up, the
October 14, 2009Concrete Bungle: Tempe’s Twin-Towers Condo Project Collapses Financially, Leaving Investors in the Rubble
October 15, 2009Gilbert Woman Steals $200 K From Employer; Buys Some New Boobs and Founds Basketball Team
Police say Tamarom In used money she stole from her employer to buy fake boobs.A Tempe bookkeeper had herself a hell of a year. She traveled, founded a basketball team, and got herself some new ta-tas. One problem -- she was using her bosses money to do it.Tempe police Spokesman Steve Carbajal says 36-year-old Tamarom In, of Gilbert, stole more than $200,000 from the company she was working for and used it to travel, get breast implants, and found a non-profit children's basketball team that
October 22, 2009Oysters and Bloody Marys at Casey Moore's
Yesterday was perhaps the longest -- and most ridiculously fun -- brunch of my life. Some friends invited me to meet up for a bite at Casey Moore's in Tempe, and somehow we killed 5 or 6 hours on the patio, laughing it up and entertaining our waitress with our increasingly hilarious conversations. This was only round one of the spicy bloody marys we'd been craving. Oysters Rockefeller were supposed to take awhile, but we were glad we got our order in early. By the time
October 26, 2009Your Meal Ticket To Fall Seasonal Beers
There's nothing better than a crisp, clean beer on a cool fall night. Ok, maybe a hot toddy, but we're still all about fall seasonals like Dogfish Head's Pumpkin Ale and Four Peaks' Pumpkin Porter. In this week's Meal Ticket dining newsletter, find out which upcoming event will feature seasonal beers from around the country. Buy a ticket and get a taste -- or 8, or 15. We'll also have info on a new brewpub in Tempe, and another microbrewery that's on its way to the East Valley
October 28, 2009
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