Entertainment

April Phoenix Calendar

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Orchid Show & Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2, Berridge Nurseries, 4647 E. Camelback...

‘So Much More Than Food’: Italian association celebrates heritage with festival

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Six men dreamed of bringing a piece of Italy to the desert so the country would be represented in the best light. Thus,...

March Phoenix Calendar

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 “The Andrews Brothers,” various times through March 7, Hale Theatre Arizona, 50 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert, $45 for adults, $30 for youth...

Gimme ABBA: Mania pays tribute to the great Swedish rock/pop group

By Laura Latzko Swedish rock/pop group ABBA rose fame in 1974 with its song “Waterloo” and continued with “The Winner Takes It All,” “Money, Money,...

Fake News: Huey Lewis tribute keeps legend’s music alive

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Roger Langdon sees The Heart of Rock and Roll as much more than a Huey Lewis & the News tribute act.  It’s a...

Hitting the Silver Screen: Tommy James to share his label’s shady past on film

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski After 51 years in music, Tommy James has seen everything. Now, he’s preparing to share everything with the movie based on his...

Letting Themselves Free: Fitz and the Tantrums return with new album

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Fitz and the Tantrums have traveled the world playing hits like “HandClap.” But lead singer Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick hasn’t seen anything like...

Beyond the Songs: ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ brings immersive tale to stage

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Scottsdale residents Leah and Sam Katz put it bluntly: They’re big fans of Simon and Garfunkel. So far bringing “Beyond Van Gogh” and...

They’re Back!: Lovin’ Life Expos offer a wealth of info

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo is returning to the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City on Monday, Jan. 23, and the...

Showing Their Respects: Aretha Franklin’s story told through theatrical concert

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski When Christina Sajous was a child in the Bronx, she and her mom listened to Aretha Franklin as they cleaned their apartment...