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Kick off the New Year: Kickball tournament | Accelerated Learning Academy
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-7)
Scottsdale
Who can join? We are looking for 4 high school youth teams (freshman - senior) and 4 adult teams (18+) 2 games guaranteed must have two females per team. 12 team roster max
Information Source: Phoenix Indian Center | eventbrite
Burton Cummings 2025 (Chandler) | Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-7)
Maricopa County
Burton Cummings will be performing at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass in Chandler on January 11, 2025. Known for his iconic voice and timeless hits, Burton Cummings is a Canadian music legend with a career spanning decades. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of classic rock and unforgettable melodies at this renowned venue in Chandler. Get your tickets now for a memorable evening filled with music and nostalgia.
Pin High AM Tour | Grand Canyon University Championship Golf Course
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Pin High AM Tour Come join us for a day of fun and friendly competition at the Grand Canyon University Championship Golf Course! The Pin High AM Tour is the perfect opportunity for amateur golfers to showcase their skills and enjoy a day out on the course. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is open to golfers of all skill levels. So grab your clubs, gather your friends, and get ready to tee off at the Pin High AM Tour! Five Divisional Winners & Seniors net will be crowned. Side game registration on site includes; Divisional Skins $15Super Skins $15Par-3 net $15Don’t forget your $5000 hole-in-one contest Asterix 48 players equals a minimum $1500 prize pool Register HERE: https://phat.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/phat25/event/phat2526/index.htm
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NBA | Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz (Phoenix) | Jan 11th | Footprint Center
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Explore Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz sporting information for 11th January, as well as links for Basketball tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They compete in the Western Conference Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1968, the Suns have been a prominent team in the NBA, reaching the NBA Finals in 1976 and 1993. They are known for their high-scoring and fast-paced style of play, earning them the nickname The Run and Gun Suns . The team has produced numerous star players, including Steve Nash, Charles Barkley, and Devin Booker. They also boast a dedicated and passionate fan base, with their home games played at the state-of-the-art Talking Stick Resort Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 18,000. With a competitive history and talented players, the Phoenix Suns continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They compete in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Western Conference Northwest Division. The team was founded in 1974 and has since become a beloved staple in the basketball community. The Jazz have had numerous successful seasons and have reached the NBA playoffs 28 times. They have also won eight division titles and two conference championships. Some notable players who have donned the iconic Jazz jersey include John Stockton, Karl Malone, and Donovan Mitchell. The team plays their home games at the Vivint Smart Home Arena, which can seat over 18,000 fans. The Jazz continues to be a strong contender in the NBA, with a rich history and dedicated fan base.
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West Mesa AZ Arizona CCW Permit Class | American Legion 26
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-7)
Mesa
Welcome to the West Mesa AZ Arizona CCW Permit Class happening at American Legion 26 near downtown Mesa! Join us for a fun and informative in-person class where you can learn all about obtaining your CCW permit in Arizona. Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, our expert instructors will guide you through everything you need to know. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. See you there!Concealed Az Is Now Participating In The Arizona Department Of Public Safety's (AZ DPS) Online CCW Application Process!You No Longer Have To Bring A Money Order To Class.There is no need to look around the streets for a cash order that is $60. You can sign up for an account with AZ DPS and pay with your debit or credit card. You can complete your application online using AZ DPS.Do not worry about sending in your application. There is no need to worry about whether AZ DPS has received your application form. There is no need to worry about the AZ DPS mailing address, the size of an envelope, or what amount of postage is required. You will be provided with an envelope to submit your fingerprints in order to complete your application. Once you have completed your online application, you will be able to login and view the status of your application.You can log in to your account to view the status of your application after you have created an account with Arizona Department of Public Safety. You will no longer have to wait for a response to find out if AZ DPS has received your application or whether the process is in progress. There is no need to look for a copier to copy your documents. Snap a photo of your documents and upload them to.It is now possible to use the online scanner to scan your documents. You can submit to AZ DPS all the documentation you need. Photograph your Certificate of Completion. Driver's License. Passport. Immigration card. Restoration of rights and Set Aside, or Expungement. You can upload them all using a picture taken from your phone or an image file stored on your computer. Log in to your account and renew, update or change your address, as well as any other changes you might require.When you log into your account, it allows you to renew your account, change the address of your home, or make any other changes that are required. You can renew or update your account on the internet when it's time to renew, or if you have to alter your address or name because of the marriage or relocation. You can now see the status of your application, without having to wait for a response by calling Arizona DPSYou can verify the status of your application by logging in to your AZ DPS Account. It was accepted and sent out, or rejected. Benefits of having your Concealed Carry PermitYou skip federal NICS background check because you are pre-approved by Arizona Department of Public Safety to purchase a firearmNo NICS history for federal authorities to track. You cannot enter an a bar or restaurant that serves liquor without an Arizona State Issued concealed carry permit.With an Arizona CCW permit you will not have to go through the delay of a background check while purchasing your firearm called a NICS Check.When interacting with law enforcement, the officer will know that you have taken training and that you have passed a thorough background check with your fingerprints and not a felon.With new federal laws you will now be able to carry your concealed firearm in National Parks subject to state laws in which the park residesSign up at https://concealedaz.com/Contact us at info@concealedaz.com phone or text 602-633-5833
Information Source: Arizona CCW Class | eventbrite
Multiple Exposure | George's Camera
Jan 11, 2025 (UTC-8)
Mesa
Want to learn a fun and easy in-camera photography technique that will take your photographs to the next level? Join Canon Product Educator Madison Hood as she showcases the hidden gem of the multiple exposure function available in-camera on DSLR's and the EOS R mirrorless cameras. This class will include a step-by-step walk through of utilizing in-camera multiple exposure, along with images to get inspired!
Information Source: George's Camera Academy | eventbrite
YOGA UNCENSORED at The Perch Brewery! | The Perch Brewery
Jan 12, 2025 (UTC-7)
Chandler
YOLO!!!Become a part of this growing event Chandler where moving your body meets nostalgia. Mixing up the hits by DJ Molly from 2000s to the 10s! THIS AINT YO MAMAS YOGA CLASS (but lowkey totes bring your mom if you want). 30 minute check-in to get your spot ready to flow + 60 minutes of yoga + after party with doorprizes! Yes, the bar will be open and yes, open invite to stay longer for lunch and hang with friends... but first, you better work b*tch! Each ticket includes your yoga class, happy hour specials ALL DAY, a great time, and chance to win doorprizes from our local community! BYOM! (bring your own mat:)This class will be held outdoors/indoors at The Perch Rooftop! If you haven't seen this space, you have got to check it out! (spoiler alert: they have an awesome patio, food, and birds!) 9:30am - 10:00am CHECK-IN 10:00AM - 11:00am YOGA lead by ANGELA 11:00AM - AFTERPARTY & GIVEAWAYS Don't catch a case of FOMO and sign up now! *Parental Advisory Explicit Music* We will have a few vendors on site to support small businesses in our community, come early or check them out after class! Sneak-a-Smoke Genevieve Godwin Find the Genie n U Holistic Fitness & Nutrition tTyL <3 Follow us on Instagram @angeladoesyogaa
Information Source: Angelarose Yoga | eventbrite
PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" 2025 (Phoenix) | Arizona Financial Theatre
Jan 12, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" will be coming to Phoenix at the Arizona Financial Theatre on January 12, 2025. This exciting live event is perfect for families and fans of the popular animated series. Join the heroic pups as they embark on a thrilling adventure to save the day. The venue is located at 400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003. Don't miss out on this action-packed show that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
Nueve Lio - Welcome to the 9side Tour 2025 (Los Angeles) | Echoplex
Jan 12, 2025 (UTC-8)
Glendale
Experience the ultimate fusion of music and art at the Nueve Lio - Welcome to the 9side Tour in Los Angeles. Taking place at the iconic Echoplex on January 12, 2025, this event promises a one-of-a-kind immersive experience for attendees. Located at 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, the venue sets the stage for a night filled with unforgettable performances and visual delights. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a creative journey like no other.
Learn to Cycle Avondale GAA Hall Rathdrum - 3:30pm 5-8 year olds | Avondale GAA Club (Rathdrum)
Jan 13, 2025 (UTC+0)
Avondale
This Learn to Cycle 5 Week Programme is for children who cannot cycle without stabilisers. Priority will be given to children with a disability/ diagnosis for a place on the course. Parent/Carer to stay to support and learn skills for practice between sessions. Own Bike & Helmet is needed. Helmet must be worn during programme, so practice at home might be needed. Programme Outcome: to learn to cycle by learning balance, braking, turning etc. Programme Dates: 13th January for 5 weeks Times: 3:30 pm to 4:15pm for 5-8 year olds Venue : Avondale GAA Sports Hall, Rathdrum This programme is 70% jointly subsidised by Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership, Healthy Ireland and Cycling Ireland which results in the cost to the participant of €30. The ratio of 6-8 participants to 2 Cycle Right trained tutors results in an individualised programme but also requires the input of Parents to enable the success of the child.
Information Source: Wicklow Local Sports Partnership | eventbrite
Painting as Process - Exploring Contemporary Portraits in Art | Claire Chandler Art Studio
Jan 13, 2025 (UTC+0)
Chandler
Each week you will be exploring and experimenting with acrylic paint, this will include: composition, staining, and dragging paint, pattern and shape, simplifying and optical effects You will be encouraged to use a sketchbook at home and in your own time to record notes, sketches, colours and ideas in preparation for your classes. You will be learning about the work of contemporary painters to inspire and enrich your own explorations and discoveries. Claire will provide exercises, demonstrations, inspiration and subject matter for this course. Monday 13 January Francis Bacon - Portraits Monday 27 January Surrealism Collage - Johanna Goodman & Hannah Hock Monday 3 February Edvard Munch / Tracey Emin - emotion in figures Monday 10 February Klimt - Colour & pattern HALF TERM BREAK Monday 24 February Peter Doig - Figure in the landscape Monday 3 March Van Gogh - Self portrait By the end of the 6 sessions you will have a sketchbook bursting with ideas, have made many experimental paintings and will feel more confident and knowledgable about contemporary portrait & figure painting. All 6 sessions for £199, no refunds for missed classes
Information Source: Claire Chandler | eventbrite
Nnedi Okorafor: Death of the Author | Changing Hands Bookstore
Jan 13, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author NnediOkorafor shares her latest, a story about a disabled Nigerian American woman who pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative--a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. ABOUT THE BOOK The future of storytelling is here. Disabled, disinclined to marry, and more interested in writing than a lucrative career in medicine or law, Zelu has always felt like the outcast of her large Nigerian family. Then her life is upended when, in the middle of her sister’s lavish Caribbean wedding, she’s unceremoniously fired from her university job and, to add insult to injury, her novel is rejected by yet another publisher. With her career and dreams crushed in one fell swoop, she decides to write something just for herself. What comes out is nothing like the quiet, literary novels that have so far peppered her unremarkable career. It’s a far-future epic where androids and AI wage war in the grown-over ruins of human civilization. She calls it Rusted Robots. When Zelu finds the courage to share her strange novel, she does not realize she is about to embark on a life-altering journey—one that will catapult her into literary stardom, but also perhaps obliterate everything her book was meant to be. From Chicago to Lagos to the far reaches of space, Zelu’s novel will change the future not only for humanity, but for the robots who come next. A book-within-a-book that blends the line between writing and being written, Death of the Author is a masterpiece of metafiction that manages to combine the razor-sharp commentary of Yellowface with the heartfelt humanity of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a testament to the power of storytelling to shape the world as we know it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
NnediOkoraforis the author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestsellers, including the Binti trilogy, Who Fears Death, and Lagoon, currently in development at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. She has won every major prize in speculative fiction, including the World Fantasy, Nebula, and Eisner Awards; multiple Hugo Awards; and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa. Born in Cincinnati to Igbo Nigerian immigrant parents, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her daughter, Anyaugo
Information Source: Changing Hands Bookstore | eventbrite
Body Blast | Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
Jan 14, 2025 (UTC-7)
Tempe
Welcome to Body Blast! Join us for an energetic and fun workout session at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown. Get ready to sweat it out and feel the burn with our expert trainer guiding you through a series of exercises to help you reach your fitness goals. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their fitness journey or add some variety to their routine. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast while doing it!
Information Source: Angelarose Yoga | eventbrite
Masta Killa 2025 (Tempe) | Yucca Tap Room
Jan 15, 2025 (UTC-7)
Tempe
Masta Killa is set to perform at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe on January 15, 2025. The event promises to showcase the unique talent and lyrical prowess of this renowned hip-hop artist. Located at 29 W. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, the venue provides the perfect setting for fans to enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Masta Killa's electrifying performance in person.
The Official 8123 Fest Afterparty hosted by THE MAINE 2025 (Tempe) | Marquee Theatre
Jan 17, 2025 (UTC-7)
Tempe
Experience the ultimate celebration at The Official 8123 Fest Afterparty, proudly hosted by THE MAINE. Join fellow fans at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on January 17, 2025, for a night to remember. Located at 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85281, this exclusive event promises an unforgettable experience filled with music, excitement, and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this special gathering following the main festival – secure your spot now and be part of the magic.
MAXWELL: The Serenade Tour 2025 2025 (Phoenix) | Arizona Financial Theatre
Jan 17, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
MAXWELL: The Serenade Tour 2025 is set to captivate audiences in Phoenix at the Arizona Financial Theatre on January 17, 2025. Located at 400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, this iconic venue will host the renowned artist as he delivers a mesmerizing performance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience MAXWELL live in concert, showcasing his soulful voice and captivating stage presence. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening filled with music and emotion.
Elsa y Elmar - PALACIO USA Tour con Vale 2025 (Los Angeles) | Echoplex
Jan 17, 2025 (UTC-8)
Glendale
Witness the enchanting performance of Elsa y Elmar at PALACIO USA Tour con Vale in Los Angeles. The event will take place at the iconic Echoplex on January 17, 2025. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Elsa y Elmar as they take the stage at 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience their captivating music live in concert.
Meet & Greet Vocal Master Class with Carlos Morgan | Thorold Music
Jan 18, 2025 (UTC-5)
Glendale
Meet & Greet Vocal Master Class with Carlos Morgan ATTENTION NIAGARA RESIDENTS AND EVERYONE WITH A LOVE & PASSION FOR SINGING You are invited to Join Juno and Multi-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Coach, and Music Educator Carlos Morgan, M.A. for an Exclusive Vocal Masterclass and Meet & Greet! Transform Your Voice, Elevate Your Performance In this intimate masterclass, Carlos will share expert techniques to: * Understand the techniques of singing * How to execute and understand vocal riffs, runs and phrasing * Boost confidence * Improve vocal control * Enhance stage presence * Refine your unique sound Masterclass Schedule * 1st Class: 1:00-1:45 * 1:45-2:00: Sign up for lessons * 2nd Class: 2:00-2:45 * 2:45-3:00: Sign up for lesson * 3rd Class: 3:00-3:45 * 3:45-4:00: Sign up for lessons * Enjoy a light lunch! Don't Miss This Opportunity to: * Meet a music industry legend * Learn from a seasoned professional * Network with fellow music enthusiasts * Take your singing to NEW HEIGHTS! See you there!
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UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 | The Forum Complex and Event Center
Jan 18, 2025 (UTC-7)
Chandler
Get ready for the ultimate MMA showdown on January 18 as Makhachev and Tsarukyan step back into the cage for their highly anticipated rematch! This electrifying battle will have you on the edge of your seat as two of the sport’s finest fighters clash in a display of power, skill, and determination. Experience the thrill of every strike, takedown, and submission on massive video walls and 100-inch TVs, bringing the action closer than ever. Enjoy the fight night experience like no other with icy cold drinks, mouthwatering food, and an unmatched atmosphere at The Forum Complex. Gather your crew, feel the energy, and witness history being made in this unforgettable showdown. This is the fight everyone will be talking about—don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 🥊🔥 👉 Save your spot now
📍 Visit us @ 2301 S Stearman Dr, Chandler, AZ
Information Source: The Forum Complex | eventbrite
What Is A Writer's Voice? | Westside Multi-Generational Center
Jan 18, 2025 (UTC-7)
Tempe
Discover the essence of a writer's voice at the upcoming event in Tempe. Set to take place at the Westside Multi-Generational Center on January 18, 2025, attendees will delve into the intricacies of what defines and distinguishes a writer's unique style of expression. Explore the various elements that contribute to shaping a writer's voice and gain insights into how it influences storytelling and engages readers. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the art of writing and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a stimulating environment.
SUPER SATURDAY ARIZONA!!!! | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix
Jan 18, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Join us for an EXCITING Business Opportunity that you can work right from the comfort of your own home! Come learn about the best homebased business out there! No children under the age of 12. The lineup for the day is as follows: -10:00 am MST: Training for Business Partners -11:00 am MST: Business Opportunity Presentation Attire: Business Casual
Information Source: Carmen Ray | eventbrite
Paint and Sip- Hummingbird with Cactus at Walter Station Brewery! | Walter Station Brewery
Jan 19, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Let's Paint! All skill levels welcome! Please arrive early for the best seat! 1 Free drink included, along with all paint supplies and step-by-step instruction. Late Policy: A grace period of 15 minutes is given after the event start time. After that, attendees will not permitted. Email cecily.cano@gmail.com to request your ticket be transferred to a future event if this happens. Refund Policy: If canceling 48 hours or less before event start time, credit will be given to a future paint and sip event with Happy Little Clouds. All other cancellations will receive a refund. Disclaimer: Acrylic paint is used for these events. I do my best to ensure that you will not get paint on yourselves, but accidents do occur. I do provide disposable aprons to each participant in order to help with messes, and you are more than welcome to bring your own if you so choose. However, if you end up getting paint on yourself or clothing, Happy Little Clouds Paint Parties and Cecily Cano are not responsible for any damages that you may incur. ****By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the terms outlined above.
Information Source: Cecily Cano, Happy Little Clouds Paint Parties | eventbrite
Phoenix - Golden Girls Winter Drag Brunch - Phoenix Coqui | Phoenix Coqui
Jan 19, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Direct from Off-Broadway, Las Vegas, London and Celebrity Cruises - they're The Golden Gays™ the live-singing Golden Girls Drag Troupe. They are back in Phoenix after two SOLD OUT brunches at Phoenix Coqui in December. Grab your favorite scarf, gloves and snowblower, as they celebrate everything cozy about being a Golden Girl in the winter. Think, Baby it's Cold Outside ... without the Rohypnol. Dorothy, Blanche and Rose have been asked to perform at the Shady Pines Winter Luncheon, and Sophia has gone missing! One lucky audience member will become the next #TokenSophia (costumes encouraged). Grab your gal pals, your gays and theys, the HOA Board, your annoying cousin from St. Olaf - heck, you can even bring the kids! Kennels available. Starring Beatrix Eglantine Aurthurson, Lynda with a Y and Sunshine in Vegas.
Information Source: The Golden Gays™, LLC | eventbrite
Sonora Reyes: The Broposal | Changing Hands Bookstore
Jan 21, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
National Book Award finalist and Indie Next bestselling author Sonora Reyes (The Luis Ortega Survival Club) launching their new novel, The Broposal. ABOUT THE BOOK From the author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School, two best bros fake an engagement–but will their friendship survive?
It’s about time roommates Alejandro and Kenny get married. Or at least, that’s what all their close friends and family think when they announce their engagement. The kicker? The two are faking their whole relationship so Alejandro can get a green card. But if Han was going to marry anyone, it would be his ride or die since second grade.
Han has never been able to put down roots, and the only one who truly breaks through his walls is Kenny. Sweet, sensitive Kenny is newly single, and what better distraction from his soul-sucking relationship than proposing marriage to Han? Kenny can’t think of anything more fun than spending his life with his best friend, even if it’s just for a piece of paper. But as Kenny keeps up the charade, he’s soon struggling to resist their sizzling chemistry.
The line between fact and fiction begins to blur the closer they get to their wedding date. With all eyes on Han and Kenny—including a meddling ex and immigration officers—will these two bros make it down the altar for real? ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in Arizona, Sonora Reyes is the author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School and The Luis Ortega Survival Club. They write fiction full of queer and Latinx characters in a variety of genres, with current projects in both kidlit and adult categories. Sonora is also the creator and host of the Twitter chat #QPOCChat, a monthly community-building chat for queer writers of color.
Sonora currently lives in Arizona in a multi-generational family home with a small pack of dogs who run the place. Outside of writing, Sonora loves dancing, singing karaoke, and playing with their baby nephew.
Information Source: Changing Hands Bookstore | eventbrite
Writing Workshop with Robrt Pela: "You Ought to Write a Book!" | Changing Hands Bookstore
Jan 21, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Journalist and book editor Robrt Pela leads an eight-week writing workshop for first-time authors. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP You Ought to Write a Book is aimed at the first-time author who has a story to tell but doesn’t know where to begin. Workshop participants will learn the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing and the advantages of each. They’ll explore what’s behind their desire to write, refine their story idea, and learn about the importance of a story arc. They’ll become conversant in the basics of outlining their story and the importance of keeping a writing deadline. They’ll also learn writing tricks, like how to bust through “writer’s block,” as well as the importance of writers’ groups and early readers. Participants will also learn how to sell their book once it’s done: How to write a book proposal; how to shop for a literary agent or a traditional publisher, or whether to self-publish their book instead. EIGHT WORKSHOPS 6-7:30pm Tuesdays, January 21 and 286-7:30pm Tuesdays, January 21 and 28 Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 256-7:30pm Tuesdays, January 21 and 28 Tuesdays, March 4 and 12
Information Source: Changing Hands Bookstore | eventbrite
Kyle Paoletta: American Oasis | Changing Hands Bookstore
Jan 21, 2025 (UTC-7)
Phoenix
Acclaimed journalist Kyle Paoletta presents his new book, American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest. ABOUT THE BOOK An expansive and revelatory historical exploration of the multicultural, water-seeking, land-destroying settlers of the most arid corner of North America, arguing that in order to know where the United States is going in the era of mass migration and climate crisis we must understand where the Southwest has already been
Albuquerque. Phoenix. Tucson. El Paso. Las Vegas. Iconic American cities surrounded by desert and rust. Teeming metropolises that seem to exist independently of the seemingly inhospitable and arid landscape that surrounds them, belying the rich insight they offer into American stories of migration, industry, bloodshed, and rebirth.
Charting a geographic path through America's largest and hottest deserts, acclaimed journalist Kyle Paoletta maps the past and future of these cities, and the many other settlements from rural town to urban sprawl that make up the region that has come to be called “the American Southwest.” Weaving together the stories of immigrants and indigenous populations, American Oasis pulls back the layers of settlement, sediment, habit, and effect that successive empires have left on the region, from the Athapascan, Diné, Tewa, Apache, and Comanche, to the Spanish, Mexican, and, finally, American.
As Paoletta’s journey into the Southwest’s history becomes inextricably linked to an exploration of its dependency on water, he begins to ask: where, ultimately, will cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix find themselves once the Colorado River and its branches dry up? Richly reported and sweeping in its history, American Oasis is the story of what one iconic region’s past can tell us about our shared environmental and cultural future. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kyle Paoletta’s reporting and criticism has appeared in The New York Times, Harper’s, New York Magazine, The Nation, The New Republic, n+1, The Believer, The Columbia Journalism Review, The Baffler, High Country News, and Boston. Kyle holds an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University and previously worked at GQ and New York Magazine. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This event is at our Phoenix location at 300 West Camelback Road, steps from the uptown Light Rail stop and directly across from the Park and Ride at Third Ave and Camelback.
Information Source: Changing Hands Bookstore | eventbrite
Bryce Vine: Motel California Tour 2025 (Tempe) | Marquee Theatre
Jan 22, 2025 (UTC-7)
Tempe
Experience the magic of Bryce Vine's "Motel California Tour" as he takes the stage at Marquee Theatre in Tempe. The event is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 730 N. Mill Ave. Don't miss this opportunity to witness an unforgettable live performance by Bryce Vine in the vibrant city of Tempe, Arizona. Get ready to be captivated by his unique blend of rap, pop, and R&B music, promising a night filled with incredible music and unforgettable memories.