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| By Martin Cizmar and Kelly Wilson Get Out |
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| January 25, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Valley has a supersized slate of parties and concerts surrounding the NFL’s biggest game, and there’s something for every budget. If you’re looking for a free show, the Counting Crows (who hit it big in 1993 with “Mr. Jones”) will play on Feb. 2 at Tempe Town Lake. Gates on the northwestern corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 6:30 p.m. If hanging out with the beach bums is a little gauche for your taste, ’80s icon REO Speedwagon appears at a party hosted by John Travolta the same evening. Tickets for the gala “Saturday Night Spectacular” — which also features a performance by Cirque du Soleil and appearances by former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk and 10 of those ubiquitous “Deal or No Deal” briefcase girls — run a cool $1,700. That price includes sushi from Taneko Tavern in Scottsdale, hors d’oeuvres by Fleming’s Steakhouse, and an “ultra-premium” bar featuring Belvedere vodka, Veuve Clicquot champagne and Corona. That’s right: All the Corona you want, for $1,700. The party takes place 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Scottsdale’s Galleria Corporate Center, which doesn’t even sound like a sexy place for an A-list party. Johnny T’s shindig isn’t the only place you’ll pay to play — though you don’t have to break the bank everywhere. Former Suns star Dan Majerle is throwing a Super Bowl End Zone Block Party in downtown Phoenix. The party is “right in the middle of all the action” — a mere 18 miles from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale — and takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $20 a pop, or $10 on Thursday with a ticket stub from the Suns game. A DJ will play music, and food and drinks will be available. GUIDE Click the price range you're willing to spend:       ANHEUSER-BUSCH BUD BOWL BLOCK PARTY8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2 The two-day event will feature a performance from rapper Snoop Dogg (on Friday) and rap/rocker Kid Rock (on Saturday) along with the Budweiser Clydesdales, the Bud Light Lounge and Bud Light MXT with a satellite TV, DVD and Xbox 360. Tickets: Free party invitations can be obtained through Budweiser promotions at Valley clubs, bars and restaurants and through radio station giveaways. >> On Indian Plaza between Shoeman Lane and Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, (480) 970-1112, axis-radius.com. COORS LIGHT BLOCK PARTY 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2 This rockin’ two-day street party will include performances from 15 bands such as Boogie Nights, Otis Day and the Knights, Violet Wild, Source Victoria, Pinner and Liar’s Handshake. There will also be food and drink vendors. Tickets: $40 or $150 for VIP (both covers include entrance into Upper Deck Sports Grill, Acme Bar & Grill and Dos Gringos; VIP includes drink tickets and food buffet) >> On Craftsman Court, between Third and Fifth avenues, Scottsdale, (480) 423-3800 or scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com. DAN MAJERLE’S DOWNTOWN END ZONE BLOCK PARTY 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2 Former Phoenix Suns player Dan Majerle will host this three-day Phoenix block party — sponsored by Coors Light — with live entertainment, DJs and food and drink vendors. Tickets: $10 on Thursday with a Suns game ticket or $20 without. >> At Second Street between Washington and Jefferson streets, Phoenix, majerles.com. ESPN THE MAGAZINE SUPER BOWL PARTY Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 While rapper Ludacris will perform during a private VIP event on Feb. 1., teenage rapper Soulja Boy, known for his single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” will perform during a public party on Feb. 2. He will also hold an athletes’ dance challenge during this party, which will feature future trends in sports, technology and lifestyle. Tickets: General admission. >> Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., (480) 874-4607 or espn.go.com. NFL PEPSI SMASH SUPER BOWL CONCERT SERIES WITH MARY J. BLIGE AND MAROON 5 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 R&B singer Mary J. Blige and rock band Maroon 5 will perform at the arena. Tickets: $20-$40. >> Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, (623) 772-3200 or jobingarena.com  PEPSI MUSICA SUPER BOWL FIESTA WITH RBD8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Latin pop group RBD will perform during the Pepsi NFL Smash Super Bowl concert series. Tickets: $40. >> Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, (480) 784-4444 or ticketmaster.com. SUPER BOWL SATURDAY NIGHT 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Tempe Town Lake will host live music from rockers the Counting Crows, vendors and fireworks. Tickets: Free. >> Tempe Town Lake, Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue, (480) 350-8625 or azsuperbowl.com.  DMS BOWL 2008 EXTRAVAGANZA7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Akon, Ne-Yo, Eddie Griffin, Fabolous and T-Pain will perform. Tickets: $75-$1500. >> Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1326 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, (602) 252-6771. ENTOURAGE PARTY 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 The cast of the HBO’s “Entourage” will host a party at downtown Scottsdale dance club Myst, which will feature a performance from star Adrian Grenier’s band the Honey Brothers, hip-hop star Baby Bash and a DJ set from Playboy mansion DJ Roxanne Dawn. Tickets: $75. >> Myst, 7340 E Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale, (480) 970-5000 or mystaz.com.  LUDA BOWL8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Rapper Ludacris will headline this performance in honor of the Super Bowl. Tickets: $56. >> Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, (602) 267-1600 or celebritytheatre.com. NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION PARTY 11 p.m. Jan. 31 NFL players, who haven’t been announced yet, will hold a party at Barcelona Steakhouse. Tickets: $100. >>Barcelona Steakhouse, 15440 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, (480) 603-0370 or barcelonadining.com. THE P. DIDDY EXPERIENCE 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will be at this party, along other celebrities and NFL players. Tickets: $75 for general admission and $150 for VIP. >> Skye, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, (623) 334-0010 or skye-restaurant.com.  BEST DAMN SUPER BOWL PARTY PERIOD8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Jim Carrey’s main squeeze, Jenny McCarthy, will host this party with actress Holly Robinson Peete and the entire “Best Damn Sports Show” crew. Rapper Ludacris will perform. Tickets: $300. >>Rockridge Estate, 4954 E. Rockridge Road, Phoenix, (866) 465-5976 or hollyrod.org. E4 SUPER SATURDAY NIGHT BLOCK PARTY 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Rock bad boys Tommy Lee and Dave Navarro — who both have famous ex-wives (Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, who will also be in the Valley this week) — will rock out at e4’s block party this weekend. DJs Skribble and Aero will spin. Tickets: $100 and $250 for VIP. >> e4, 4282 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, (480) 970-3325 or e4-az.com. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Kendra Wilkinson, the sporty blonde and one of three of Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, and Scott Porter from NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” will host Friday Night Lights at the new north Scottsdale dance club and lounge along with NFLers Larry Johnson and Warren Sapp. Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and DJ Clue will spin and rapper Fabolous will perform. Tickets: $250-$375. >> Taste Ultra Lounge, 6910 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, (480) 951-4466 or tasteultralounge.com. MICHAEL BOLEY SUPER BOWL STEP-SHOW FOR AUTISM 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley will hold this fundraiser with celebrity guest appearances and a DJ. Tickets: $100-$125. >> Devil’s Martini, 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, (480) 947-7171 or devilsmartini.com.  944 SUPER VILLAGE11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 31 to Sun., Feb. 3 Nightlife magazine 944 will offer four days of Super Bowl fun with DJs, fashion shows, celebrity meet-and-greets and food and drink vendors. There will also be performances from Fall Out Boy (at 2 p.m. Jan. 31), rapper 50 Cent (at 10 p.m. Jan. 31), Wyclef Jean (at 10 p.m. Feb. 1), Juliette and the Licks (at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 and fronted by actress Juliette Lewis), Paul Oakenfold and Velvet Revolver (at 10 p.m. Feb. 2). Potential attendees include Justin Timberlake, Justin Long, Drew Barrymore, Terrell Owens, Vince Vaughn, Cindy Crawford, Shannon Elizabeth, Jessica Alba, Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson. Paris Hilton will host the 944 Magazine Six-Year Anniversary party at 8 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets: Daytime activities are free for Valley residents and $5 for out-of-towners; big festivities are $100-$750. >>Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. (480) 423-1944 or 944game.com. SUPER PARTY WEEKEND WITH P. DIDDY 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 This P. Diddy event, which is rumored to have several celebrities in attendance (Akon, Pit Bull, Fat Joe, Trina, Ludacris, Kobe Bryant, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, John Singleton, Chris Webber, Mark Cuban, Joe Maloof, Gavin Maloof, D.L. Hughley, Jerry Rice, Joey Porter, Franco Harris, Derrick Burgess and E40) will feature a red carpet entrance, fashion show and comedy performance. Tickets: $175-$900. >> Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, (480) 784-4444 or ticketmaster.com. SUPER THURSDAY BLOCK PARTY AND SUPER SKINS CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Hip-hop mogul and rapper P. Diddy will perform at the block party — taking over two blocks — during this big night, which will also feature performances by R&B group Next and Valley rapper Pokaface. Singer Nick Lachey and NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will host the official pre-party for their Super Skin Celebrity Golf Classic inside Axis/Radius (7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale). Celebrities such as athletes Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, Dale Earnhardt Jr., singer Justin Timberlake, Fall Out Boy singer Pete Wentz, singer Ashlee Simpson and actors Wilmer Valderrama, Carmen Electra, Brooke Burke and Brooke Burns are expected to attend. Tickets: $200 and $1,000 for VIP. >>On Indian Plaza between Shoeman Lane and Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, (480) 970-1112 or axis-radius.com. THREE-DAY PARTY AT THE WRIGLEY MANSION 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 World boxing champion and “Dancing With the Stars” star Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. bought out Phoenix’s Wrigley Mansion for three nights of Super Bowl festivities, which he will host. Mayweather will co-host a party Friday, Feb. 1 with R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Invited guests include past “Dancing With the Stars” participants Jennie Garth, Wayne Newton, Mark Cuban and Helio Castroneves along with Reggie Bush, Will Smith and Oscar De la Hoya. 3 Legged Dogg, which features members of Black Sabbath, Quiet Riot and Scorpions, Paperback Hero and Bio will perform. The Black Eyed Peas will rock out on Saturday along with 3 Legged Dogg. And the sports world will come together for a party Sunday featuring celebrities who haven’t been announced yet. Tickets: $300 and $600 for each night. >> Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix, (602) 553-7390 or officialsuperbowlparties.com.  CHRIS ROCK LIVE IN CONCERT8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Actor and comedian Chris Rock will perform during this night hosted by Pat and Emmitt Smith and Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete. Tickets: $750-$1000. >> Rockridge Estate, 4954 E. Rockridge Road, Phoenix, (866) 465-5976 or hollyrod.org. DMS BOWL 2008 AFTER PARTY 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Rapper and actor Ice-T and his wife, Coco, will host a party at Myst, featuring appearances from Akon, T-Pain and Eddie Griffin. This party takes place following the DMS Bowl 2008 Extravaganza at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets: $500-$2,500. >> Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale, (480) 970-5000 or dmsentertainment.tv. THE GRIDIRON GREATS SUPER JAM 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 NFL personalities Mike Ditka, Franco Harris, Ed Jones, Dwight Clark, Harry Carson, Dick Butkus, Eric Dickerson and Jerry Kramer will gather for this rock 'n’ roll jam, which will feature a performance from Las Vegas-based cover band Zowie Bowie with backband performances from members of The Allman Brothers Band, Eddie Money and Night Ranger. Unconfirmed guests include Toby Keith, Eddie Montgomery and Rascal Flatts. Tickets: $500 and $700 for VIP. >> Hotel Scottsdale, 5101 N. Scottsdale Road, (480) 945-4392 or gridirongreats.com. LEATHER AND LACES 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Carmen Electra, Catherine Bell and Roselyn Sanchez will host this star-studded affair, which will feature live music from Sugar Ray, DJs and the “Deal or No Deal” girls. There will also be a special performances from Cirque du Soleil. Invited guests include Darren Woodson, Terrell Owens, Vonnie Holiday, Joey Galloway, Darren Sharper, Brian Urlacher, Donald Driver, Thomas Jones, Roy Williams, Ty Law, Julius Jones, Terry Glenn and Clinton Portis. Tickets: $500 (general admission) and $1,000 (VIP). >> Galleria Corporate Center, 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (713) 227-8888 or onpointevents.com. MVP MAIN EVENT: FOOTBALL’S FINEST Sunday, Feb. 3 (time to be announced) Past Super Bowl MVPs Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens will host this event, which will honor some of the big game’s most valuable players. All past MVPs have been invited and a national recording artist — who hasn’t been announced yet — will perform. Tickets: $1,000. >> Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., (602) 257-1880 or phxart.org. SUPER 81 LOUNGE 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens will host the Super 81 Lounge at downtown Scottsdale night spot e4. The party will feature special guest celebs and athletes. Tickets: $550 and $850 for Super VIP tickets. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Terrell Owens Catch a Dream Foundation. >> e4, 4282 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, (480) 970-3325 or e4-az.com. TOP OF THE TOWER WITH TOMMY LEE 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 This exclusive 100-member party will be hosted by bad boy rocker Tommy Lee at the Top of the Tower at the Hotel Valley Ho before his Saturday concert at the e4 Super Saturday Night Block Party. Tickets: $500 (food and drinks included). >> Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (602) 380-8545 or seatnation.com.  THE ATHLETES PARTY7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer will host The Athletes Party, which kicks off with a red carpet event honoring philanthropic celebrities including Super Bowl XLI champion coach Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns’ star wide receiver Braylon Edwards and Deanna Favre, wife of NFL legend Brett Favre. Biz Markie will spin throughout the night and the event will also include an open bar, food, a dessert buffet and casino night. Tickets: $1,150 (Athletes Party only) and $1,650 (red carpet event and Athletes Party). >> Athletes’ Performance, 650 S. Athletes Place, Tempe, (480) 449-9000 or onpointevents.com. BIG GAME BASH ’08 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 NFL agents Eugene Parker and Roosevelt Barnes will hold a big bash on the at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Café at Westgate City Center. Celebrities confirmed to attend include NFL great Emmitt Smith, Arizona Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald, actor Michael Clark Duncan, pro beach volleyball player Holly McPeak, softball maven Jennie Finch and former NFL players Deion Sanders, Curtis Martin and Jerome “The Bus” Bettis. Tickets: $1,500, which will benefit charities including the Pat Tillman Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Packages From Home. >> 6751 N. Sunset Blvd, Suite E109, Glendale, (623) 772-0011 or msmbiggamebash.com. HEARTS AND HELMETS 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Pamela Anderson and Phoenix Suns player Shawn Marion will host this party and poker tournament, which benefits multiple charities. Tickets: $1,000-$5,500, which includes red carpet entrance, cocktails and food. >> The Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave. (480) 945-515 or allinforacause.org. HOST COMMITTEE’S BIG TICKET GALA 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 ESPN’s Chris Berman will host this chic party in which Jay Leno will headline. There will also be live and silent auctions and the National Football League’s Hall of Game traveling exhibit filled with football memorabilia. Tickets: $1,250-$10,000. >> The Phoenician resort, 6000 E. Camelback Road., Phoenix, (480) 941-8200 or thephoenician.com. MAXIM SUPER BOWL PARTY Saturday, Feb. 2 (time to be announced) The guest list for this year’s bash — which will be held at nightclub entrepreneur Randy Gerber’s new lounge Stone Rose — is hush hush, however celebrities such as Adam Sandler, Janet Jackson, Cedric the Entertainer, Jimmy Fallon, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Nicole Richie, Nick Lachey, Brook Burns, Elisha Cuthbert, Shannon Elizabeth, Johnny Knoxville, Warren Moon, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson attended last year’s festivities. Tickets: $2,500 (food and drinks included). >> Stone Rose at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, 7575 E. Princess Drive, (480) 585-4848.  PENTHOUSE DESIRE SUPER PARTY9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Rapper Snoop Dogg will perform at Penthouse Magazine’s party, which will be filled with celebrity guests (who have yet to be announced), food, an open bar and Penthouse Pets, of course. Tickets: $1,250-$1,800. >> Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave., (480) 945-5150 or thepenthousesuperparty.com. PLAYBOY SUPER BOWL BASH Saturday, Feb. 2 (time to be announced) Hef and his three busty blonde girlfriends from E!’s “The Girls Next Door” will host their annual Super Bowl extravaganza at the Wild West Town. Tickets: $2,000. Twenty tickets are available at playboy.com. The remainder of the invites will be sent out to sponsors, athletes and celebs. >> Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Indian Community, (480) 502-5600 or playboy.com. SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Mr. “Grease” Lightning John Travolta and former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk will host this celebrity event, which will feature performances from REO Speedwagon and Cirque du Soleil along with the “Deal or No Deal” girls, an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $1,700. >>Galleria Corporate Center, 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (713) 227-8888 or onpointevents.com. Contact Martin Cizmar by email, or phone (480) 898-5695. |
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Good source for what's going on this weekend. Thanks!! Suggest removal of this commentFebruary 1, 2008