Promotional Events

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  Summer of Sound Jazz Show w/ B Side Players
  The Brickhouse [Map]
  Fri., July 11, 7:00pm
  The New Times Summer of Sound Series is in full force and is hitting music venues all over the valley. Summer of Sound is a unique new movement that features 7 different genres, 7 different nights, at 7 different venues.
  
  The Jazz Summer of Sound Show will be filled with energy from local performers MUSIC FOR BOWLERS, JIGGLE, and ERIC RASMUSSEN who will also be competing to be named best in the genre. B Side Players from California will be closing out the show.
  
  Doors for all shows open at 7 p.m., with performances starting at 7:45. Admission for all shows in the series costs ONLY $5. The local winner in each category will be determined by audience votes -- so get out there, get your groove on, and cast your ballot.
  
  Visit www.summerofsound.com for more information, and add Summer of Sound on Myspace by clicking here.
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  Summer of Sound Experimental/Eclectic Show w/ ESTRADASPHERE TRIO
  Cell Block Venue (inside Papillons Too) [Map]
  Fri., July 18, 7:00pm
  The New Times Summer of Sound Series is in full force and is hitting music venues all over the valley. Summer of Sound is a unique new movement that features 7 different genres, 7 different nights, at 7 different venues.
  
  The New Times will be bringing a Psychedelic-Sci-fi feel to Club Mardi Gras with head liner Estratasphere on Friday, July 18th. The local acts YOURCHESTRA, JANIS JOPLIN CRAP 'N VOMIT, BLACK CARL, and ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD will be playing their best musical creations in order to be named best in their genre.
  
  Doors for all shows open at 7 p.m., with performances starting at 7:45. Admission for all shows in the series costs ONLY $5. The local winner in each category will be determined by audience votes -- so get out there, get your groove on, and cast your ballot.
  
  Visit www.summerofsound.com for more information, and add Summer of Sound on Myspace by clicking here.
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  New Times Summer of Sound Metal Show Featuring GODHEAD
  Club Red [Map]
  Sat., August 2, 7:00pm
  The New Times Summer of Sound Series is in full force and is hitting music venues all over the valley. Summer of Sound is a unique new movement that features 7 different genres, 7 different nights, at 7 different venues.
  
  The METAL Summer of Sound Show will rock out with local performers FRACTURE POINT, HUMAN CONDITION, THE AMPUTATIONS, and MALAKAI who will also be competing to be named best in the genre. GODHEAD will be closing out the show.
  
  Doors for all shows open at 7 p.m. Admission for all shows in the series costs ONLY $5. The local winner in each category will be determined by audience votes -- so get out there, get your groove on, and cast your ballot.
  
  Visit www.summerofsound.com for more information, and add Summer of Sound on Myspace by clicking here.
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  Ultimate Girls Night Out w/ Chippendales
  Celebrity Theatre [Map]
  Fri., July 11, 6:00pm
  Get ready to experience the Ultimate Girls Night Out, the Chippendales - #1 Male Revue in the World! They will be taking it off at the Celebrity Theatre, Friday July 11. Club doors open at 6 pm for the Nuvo Pre-Party. Limited VIP tables available! Birthday or Bachelorette party? Girls night out? Office party? Group rates available. Tickets available at www.celebritytheatre.com, charge by phone 602-267-1600 or at the Celebrity Theatre box office 440 N 32nd St, Phoenix. 18 and over, Presented by Nuvo – The Wold’s first sparkling Liqueur & Power 98.3
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  kollectiv art and design group at First Fridays
  Downtown Phoenix [Map]
  Fri., July 4, 6:00pm-10:00pm
  Come check us out on "First Fridays" which takes place the first Friday of every month from 6pm-10pm. kollectiv art and design group brings together a collection of upcoming and established artists from all areas of modern/contemporary art and design in our 1600 square foot gallery that is open to the public.
  
  Located at 815 N. 2nd Street in downtown Phoenix--Summer gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm or by appointment. kollectiv art and design group also has private artist studios available for rent. Rent includes web exposure, advertising and events, sales representation, and utilities. Call 602-252-4589 for more information or visit www.kollectivartanddesign.com.
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  Dos Gringos: Christmas in July Toy Drive
  Dos Gringos [Map]
  Thu., July 24, 4:00pm
  Dos Gringos is hosting the annual Christmas in July Toy Drive at all valley locations on July 24th. The Toy Drive is benefiting the Child Crisis Center. Starting at 4:00 PM bring an unwrapped toy or $10 donation and enjoy complimentary food, $1/$2/$3 drink specials, and be apart of this amazing benefit. For more information about the event visit www.dosgringosaz.com.
  
  New Times will be hosting the New Times North Pole at the Chandler location. What is xmas in AZ without fake snow?
  
  If you are not able to attend the event all locations will be accepting toys and donations starting at 11:00 AM.
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  Monkey Pants for Patti's Day
  Monkey Pants Bar & Grill [Map]
  Thu., July 3Sat., July 12
  Join Los guys, Grave Danger, The Rhythm Dragons & Waiting for Carpy Thursday July 10th at Monkey Pants for Patti's Day, a benefit rock show for Miss Patti the drummer for the local band The Hardways. Miss Patti has had two open heart surgeries in the past year and bands are coming together to show their support and help raise money to defer Miss Patti's medical costs.
  
  The show begins at 8p and runs through the evening. All money collected at the door will go directly to Miss Patti's medical expenses. Along with band will be drink specials $3 Captain Morgan & $3 Long Island Iced teas, plus $4 Jager shots with $1 going to the proceeds. $4 hot dogs will be on special for those who need to fill the belly before or after alcohol consumption.
  
  Monkey Pants bar is located at 3223 South Mill Ave in Tempe on the North East corner of Mill & Southern. For more information log onto www.myspace.com/monkeypantsbar