Good afternoon from AZStarNet , Welcome to StarNet's weekly Entertainment Newsletter. Here's a sample of what's going on around Tucson this week:
Have we got some great stuff for you: MOVIES Up a mean creek, not without a battle Kids can be mean. And in director Jacob Aaron Estes' debut, "Mean Creek," these kids decide to teach the meanest one a lesson. Read the review at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/. 'Shaun' pokes fun at zombie genre Mindless zombies roam the UK in this satrical look at the classic horror genre. Directed by Edgar Wright, the film follows the adventures of Shaun, a retail salesman whose idea of mental stimulation is PlayStation 2 and drinking beer at the local pub. Until the zombies attack, that is. Read the review at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/. MUSIC Big AZ music festival The Big AZ Music festival debuts in Tucson featuring the best of the region's musical talent in all genres, from homegrown talent such as Emily Long to Los Angeles punk band the Damnwells. The festival kicks off Saturday with eight hours of live music in venues as far-reaching as parking lots, cafes, bars and clothing stores. Read more about the bands performing at BAM at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_music/ and http://www.aznightbuzz.com. UNDER 21 Moving Units taking critics by storm Disco punkers Moving Units are riding a wave of buzz befitting rock's majesty, writes Star reporter Cathalena E. Burch. The band hits Solar Culture Sunday to promote its album, "Dangerous Dreams," due out Oct. 12. Read more at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_music/. ATTRACTIONS Museum has your butterfly art Check out some of the butterfly pictures created by Star readers for display in the Ironwood Restaurant during the museum's annual Butterfly Festival, Saturday and Sunday. Visit http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_attractions/ to learn more about the festival. Fresh out of ideas for entertainment? Plenty of opportunities for your family or yourself can be found at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_attractions/. Dining Noisy, pricey, but ... oh, so satisfying Get your grub on Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar where the steaks are wet-aged and the prices are expensive. Read more about the restaurant at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_dining/. AzNightBuzz Contributing writers Ryan Christie and JB tackle the music scenes in Tucson and Phoenix. JB discovers late night revelry at a secret location in Phoenix, while Ryan gets his groove on with Ozlo and company at the 6th Annual Sex Night at Plush. Also, look out for an interview with the up-and-coming group, DeVotchKa! And don't forget to check out our latest MP3s and videos, or find out what's going on in your neighborhood with our calendar at http://www.aznightbuzz.com. Buy tickets on StarNet with Fandango In addition to reading movie reviews and searching for movie times, readers can now buy tickets online courtesy of Fandango, a print-at-home ticketing service. It's easy to use. Log on to www.azstarnet.com/movies and search for a movie time. Once you've picked a title and showtime, simply choose "Buy Tickets." You'll be immediately directed to Fandango's site, where the local movie theater has already been chosen for you. Find more events listed online! http://www.dailystarcalendar.com -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
