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Demolition looms for 70-year old Mesa site designed by noted Valley architect

MESA, AZ — A downtown Mesa building, designed by celebrated Arizona architect Martin Ray Young, will soon be torn down to make way for a new apartment complex. East Valley historians know the building as Gurtler Corner. Crews have already started work on the apartment project, and the building is the only thing still standing in the way of the heavy equipment.

Mesa, AZ · 4d

AZFamily

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crashing car during practice at Daytona

DAYTONA, FL (AZFamily) — Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star and longtime Scottsdale resident Frankie Muniz was taken to the hospital after a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway went wrong Wednesday afternoon. According to Ford Racing, his racing team, 40-year-old Muniz was practicing for the Proud...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2d

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What happens when a golf shop thinks beyond golf

You walk into the golf shop looking for a new polo. You walk out with a pair of jeans, a $150 sweatshirt in August or a mahjong set. At most golf clubs, that might raise a few eyebrows. But at Arizona Country Club in Phoenix, it's all part of the plan.

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Thanksgiving for those on the go

With November comes holiday gatherings with friends and families; however, busy lives don’t come to a halt just because the calendar calls for celebrations. For those who have a crowd coming and are looking for a helping hand with meal prep, these three Valley staples have you covered with Thanksgiving to-go packages and dine-in specials.

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Blue Öyster Cult Brings Godzilla and Uriah Heep to Phoenix in February

Blue Öyster Cult is bringing its arsenal of 1970s hard rock classics to Phoenix, with the band set to headline Celebrity Theatre on February 27, 2027, alongside special guests Uriah Heep. The band is known for songs including “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ For You,” and, fittingly, “Godzilla,” as it embarks on a newly announced tour run.

Phoenix New Times

Hondo Rodeo Fest takes over downtown Phoenix: Your 2026 guide

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls. Three days of country music and fast-paced...

East Valley Tribune

Scottsdale salutes those who served on Veterans Day

An annual Veterans Day event that entertains thousands around Phoenix really begins in Scottsdale. While the parade route kick off is 11 a.m. at Third Street and McDowell Road, it actually starts long before, near 59th Place and Sweetwater. Here, in the driveway of a double-veteran home, volunteers help an...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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Verrado Continues Expansion with Restaurants, Retailers and Entertainment

Buckeye’s retail and dining scene is getting a major boost as Verrado Marketplace continues welcoming new businesses and preparing for another wave of openings through the end of 2026. Developed by Vestar, the 500,000-square-foot shopping and lifestyle destination is located at the northeast corner of Interstate 10 and Verrado...

Buckeye, AZ · 5d

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Todd Rundgren Brings Damned If I Do Tour to Phoenix's Celebrity Theatre

Todd Rundgren is set to perform at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on Thursday as part of his expanded 2026 Damned If I Do Tour, bringing a career that spans seven decades and a famously unpredictable fanbase to the Valley. The show caps a stretch of dates across the western and southwestern United States before the tour wraps up later this month.

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Genealogy and dreams drive Chandler author

When Chandler author Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski was in third grade, a homework assignment introduced her to a family mystery that would eventually shape her writing career. Her teacher asked students to find out where their families had lived before coming to the United States. Bartkowski knew her paternal grandmother spoke...

Chandler, AZ · 3d

Apache Junction Independent

East Valley Pops 45th season includes Apache Junction concert

The East Valley Pops Orchestra will open its 45th season with a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Mesa. The 70-member orchestra will follow the

Apache Junction, AZ · 3d

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Phoenix Country Club set to host Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Nov 12-15

Phoenix, Ariz. (November 9, 2026) – Phoenix Country Club will host the 2026 Charles Schwab Cup Championship from November 12 to 15, marking the 10th consecutive year the historic downtown Phoenix venue has hosted the PGA Tour Champions season finale. The 2026 Championship will be the final professional tournament...

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AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

Mr. Lucky's was the king of clubs in Phoenix. What happened to it?

It was October 1966 when Mr. Lucky’s opened for business on Grand Avenue in west Phoenix, a two-story honky-tonk that soon became one of the Valley's most beloved music venues, affectionately called the king of clubs. The main floor hosted country music royalty, from Waylon and Willie to George Jones and Jerry Lee Lewis, with rock acts relegated to the basement. Sixty years later, the club’s iconic Vegas-worthy neon sign — a grinning jester — hasn't stopped towering high above bypassing traffic from its 50-foot perch at Grand and 37 th avenues. The bells are missing from the faded jester's hat and the little rectangular boxes that once promised cocktails and dancing appear to have been shot out or otherwise vandalized beyond repair. The dice that once hung from the bottom of the sign have also gone missing. The building itself is now home to Mr. Z Towing, which runs an impound facility for the Arizona Department of Public Safety in the parking lot, surrounded on either side by used car dealerships. J. David Sloan sang country at the helm of Mr. Lucky's house bands, first the Rogues, then Western Bred. In 1988, he bought the bar from original owner

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

Phoenix New Times

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Coors Light Birds Nest 2027 concerts: Here’s the full lineup

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is famous for its party-hardy atmosphere and...

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

ABC15 Arizona

Phoenix Veterans Day parade celebrates 30 years in the Valley

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Phoenix on Wednesday for the 30th annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade.

Phoenix New Times

Win a Free Pair of Tickets to See The Psychedelic Furs!

Experience Four Decades of Post-Punk Greatness on Celebrity Theatre’s Iconic Revolving Stage. Post-punk legends The Psychedelic Furs return to Phoenix on November 19th, and we’re sending you and a friend to experience the magic for free!. Four decades after redefining the rock landscape with their signature blend of...

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Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrates 30 years with new route

Thirty years after it first brought the community together to honor America’s veterans, Phoenix’s annual Veterans Day Parade is opening a new chapter. This year, the parade moves to Third Street, where veterans, military units, marching bands, community groups and families will gather Nov. 11 for a celebration honoring service and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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After Suspending Season, Phoenix Symphony to Resume Concerts

In Friday’s (11/6) Arizona Republic, Ed Masley writes, “The Phoenix Symphony will resume performances on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a concentrated fundraising effort secured sufficient commitments to lift the suspension of the 2026-27 season announced Oct. 20. The return comes less than three weeks after a severe cash shortage forced the symphony to announce the suspension of its 2026–27 season following a concert on Sunday, Nov. 1. The 66 musicians were laid off without pay on Monday, Nov. 2, the day after what was thought to be their final concert of the season. The musicians will return to work as the suspension lifts. ‘If this challenge has reaffirmed anything for me, it’s that every corner of our city shares a deep passion for the Phoenix Symphony,’ Mo Stein, chair of the Phoenix Symphony Association Board of Directors, said in a statement…. The musicians of the Phoenix Symphony also issued a statement saying they are ‘deeply grateful to the donors, audiences, and community members who stepped forward over the past two weeks to support both the Musicians of the Phoenix Symphony and the Phoenix Symphony Association …’ Continuing the season into 2027 will require additional fundraising. The musicians have committed to working alongside the symphony’s administration and the board to help raise those funds.”

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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Jewish country musician brings story of conversion and healing through faith to Congregation Or Tzion

On the weekend of Dec. 11-13, Congregation Or Tzion in Scottsdale invites the Valley Jewish community to meet and learn from Jewish convert and country songwriter Joe Buchanan, who released his third album, “Heaven & Earth,” in September 2025. The Donna and Rudy Troisi Artist-In-Residence Fund is sponsoring...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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Phoenix Yiddish Culture Festival returns to celebrate many creative forms of Ashkenazi artistry

The Phoenix Yiddish Culture Festival is returning to multiple Valley locations with a packed lineup of concerts, discussions and workshops from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. The festival celebrates Ashkenazi art, music, dance, film and more, bringing together world-touring artists with local ones to engage community members of all ages.