Silver-screen comic: Cedric hits Hollywood “I was a male stripper who worked my way through college under the assumed stage name of ‘Steak Sauce,’” Cedric the Entertainer says during a call from Los Angeles. “Ladies, get your singles ready. I'm coming back!” » READ MORE
Updated February 17, 2005
Get Out writer Kelly Wilson trades tape recorder for bottle opener — at least for a night Miss, my drink is too weak. Do you think you could top me off?’’ “Bartender, this Jack and Coke is too strong! Are you trying to get me drunk?’’
“Excuse me, but I desperately need a beer!’’ » READ MORE
Updated February 10, 2005
State program brings trout, carp and more to E.V. lakes I haven’t even gotten a nibble," laments Bill Castro, who is spending his morning angling for trout at Papago Ponds, just outside the Phoenix Zoo.
"I could be sitting in front of a television," reasons the Mesa winter resident, "but I’d much rather be here." » READ MORE
Updated February 10, 2005
We may not be New York, but there's still no shortage of things to do after dark It’s the middle of the night, and the only people up are vampires, short-order cooks at the Waffle House and Ron Popeil. » READ MORE
Updated February 3, 2005
Former ‘SNL’ comedian to appear in Showtime series Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon describes his new Showtime series, “Weeds,” as “Desperate Housewives” on steroids. » READ MORE
Updated February 3, 2005
Upscale hangouts combine club ambience with love of the game NFL teams are fighting for their postseason lives on the high-definition televisions at Upper Deck Sports Grill, but on this Sunday afternoon, Joshua Barns and Rob Sandesky are playing in their own high-stakes gridiron game — a PlayStation 2 version of Madden NFL Football. » READ MORE
Updated January 27, 2005
Tony Hawk brings extreme sports tour to Glendale Arena Extreme sports have moved from the sidelines to the forefront thanks to renowned skateboarder Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam Tour. » READ MORE
Updated January 13, 2005
‘Last Comic Standing’comedian tries her hand as celebrity fashion commentator Since NBC’s reality comedy competition “Last Comic Standing” concluded, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been working as a celebrity fashion commentator. » READ MORE
Updated January 13, 2005
Bowling For Soup rolls into fame with fun music, ‘Gilligan’ charm When Bowling for Soup were invited to record the theme song for the TBS reality TV show “Gilligan's Island,” singer Jaret Reddick says he thought it was a joke. But he quickly found out it wasn't. » READ MORE
Updated January 6, 2005
Bars and clubs spread holiday cheer with festive cocktails East Valley bars and clubs are whipping up festive concoctions to help customers get into the holiday spirit. » READ MORE
Updated December 23, 2004
And the Hottest Bar Staff winners are ... We’ve been inundated with e-mails from readers telling us who their favorite hot bar staffers are. Now it’s time to announce the results. » READ MORE
Updated December 16, 2004
Kick back with holiday spirit at these festive bars Need to get into the holiday spirit? We found a variety of East Valley night spots that have transformed themselves into winter wonderlands to help you do just this. » READ MORE
Updated December 16, 2004
Scottsdale flair-tender steams things up with cocktail creations Terry Keel is unlike most bartenders in the East Valley. The 30-something flair-tender, who is something of a mad scientist in the bartender world, thinks outside the box. » READ MORE
Updated December 9, 2004
Opportunity knocks for ‘Last Comic Standing’ veteran comedian Since appearing on NBC’s reality comedy competition “Last Comic Standing,” doors have been swinging open for comedian Todd Glass. » READ MORE
Updated December 9, 2004
Aravaipa Canyon mercado packs in art, food, Southwestern style Southwestern and Mexican art and cuisine have established an unusual but delightful rendezvous at a historical ranch in the outback of Aravaipa Canyon in southern Arizona. » READ MORE
Updated November 25
Scottsdale dancer turns profits as founder and dancer in local on-stage male revue Clubgoers are looking to energy-drink-and-vodka cocktails for their caffeine fixes at East Valley nightspots.
In fact, the combination is the No. 1 drink choice of 21-to-30-year-old drinkers at Suede, according to Dan Wierck, bar manager of the downtown Scottsdale lounge. » READ MORE
Updated November 18
Clubgoers get caffeine fixes from trendy cocktail combos Clubgoers are looking to energy-drink-and-vodka cocktails for their caffeine fixes at East Valley nightspots.
In fact, the combination is the No. 1 drink choice of 21-to-30-year-old drinkers at Suede, according to Dan Wierck, bar manager of the downtown Scottsdale lounge. » READ MORE
Updated November 11
The Sandbar Mexican Grill brings the beach to north Scottsdale — minus the ocean, of course Flip flops and board shorts are an odd combination in any club, let alone one in Scottsdale. But this is the typical attire for the twenty- to thirtysomething patrons who flock to The Sandbar Mexican Grill — a new beach-themed restaurant and bar that nightlife moguls Les and Diane Corieri opened in early September — on a Friday night. » READ MORE
Updated November 4
East Valley bars and clubs get in the Halloween spirit This Halloween, the nightlife options are endless. We narrowed the list — to make life easier on our club-going readers — and highlighted some of our favorite happenings. Keep these in mind when you want to get your spook on Halloween weekend. » READ MORE
Updated October 28
Martinis and manicures go hand-in-hand at Furio's weekly ladies' night While most men are watching football on Monday nights, women are being pampered with martinis and manicures at Furio, a hip downtown Scottsdale lounge. » READ MORE
Updated October 28
Pauly Shore makes a comeback with indie movie, reality TV show What do Eminem, Corey Feldman, Britney Spears, the Hilton sisters, Ellen Degeneres and Sean Penn have in common? Pauly Shore. » READ MORE
Updated October 21
Kathy Griffin stands up for charity with show at Scottsdale Center for the Arts Kathy Griffin — the diva of the D-list, a stand-up comedian- turned-Celebrity Mole, whose live act revolves around dishing out her spin on Hollywood’s darlings; yes, that Kathy Griffin — is on the phone. » READ MORE
Updated October 7
Success of ‘Last Comic Standing’ revives Jay Mohr's acting career “People think I did a reality show instead of making movies. But the sad truth is, I made a reality show because I wasn't getting any movies,’’ Jay Mohr says. » READ MORE
Updated October 7
The good, the bad and the tone deaf grab the mike during karaoke at Giligin's Where’s Simon Cowell when you need him? A young man is slaughtering “The Thunder Rolls,” a Garth Brooks classic, during karaoke night at Giligin's, a popular downtown Scottsdale bar, on a late Thursday night. Sadly, there is no snarky Simon around to tell him to sod off and to keep his day job. » READ MORE
Updated October 7
Steamy star, East Valley resident Jenna Jameson dishes on celebrity, book and kids Carrying on a phone conversation with Jenna Jameson is like talking to one of your girlfriends about guys, shopping and clubs.
Only this friend happens to be the biggest adult superstar in the world. » READ MORE
Updated September 30
Mitch Hedberg brings his offbeat musings on life and one-liners to the Valley Mitch Hedberg is an alternative- alternative stand-up comic — an observational jokeman who revels in rapid-fire, one-line non sequiturs. » READ MORE
Updated September 23
Baked goods and whiskey liven comedian's schtick While women throw bras on stage during rock concerts, comedian Artie Lange receives baked goods and bottles of Jack Daniels from his female fans at his stand-up performances. » READ MORE
Updated September 23
Get more twang for your buck in E.V. rock bars Nothing irks Dave Insley more than being told he is “way too country” to play in a country bar.
“Are clubs like Mr. Lucky’s or the Handlebar J saying I am too country to bring in 150 people who are going to have a good time and buy a lot of beer?” wonders the longtime Valley musician who has spent two decades performing in his hometown. » READ MORE
Updated September 16
Wrestling fans, prepare for SMACKDOWN at The Sets We're superheroes,’’ declares G.Q. Gallo, a professional wrestler and co-founder of Impact Zone Wrestling. “We have to portray that we're larger than life.’’ » READ MORE
Updated September 9
East Valley entrepreneurs share secrets of
success in Scottsdale's nightlife scene One could make an argument that Scottsdale's glamorous nightlife scene — well-known throughout the country thanks to numerous national articles and cable TV networks from MTV to E! — began with a failed cigar bar. » READ MORE
Updated September 2
Comedian Alonzo Bodden finds success after performance on NBC's ‘Last Comic Standing’ Don't call Alonzo Bodden the next Clay Aiken. Though he came in second to John Heffron on NBC's reality competition “Last Comic Standing,” Bodden isn't fond of Aiken comparisons. » READ MORE
Updated September 2
