DevilPass: UN3EK SY5STEM, macabre history and experimental percussion ensembles

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This week, get ready to push the envelope. Take in experimental percussion ensembles and jazz experimentation at the Trunk Space; hear horror stories of the past with “hipstorian” Marshall Shore; view postmodern fashion from local favorites UN3EK SY5STEM; think through unconventional lunch-time theater from Improbable Theater Company; and absorb a re-telling of the ever-shocking classic, The Great Gatsby. Read story

Local bands compete to play at First Friday; winner to be announced today

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Civic Space Park was home to local musicians vying against each other in a Civic Space Park Thursday night for the chance to play at First Friday in June. Read story

Planned Parenthood president participates in local concert benefiting state chapter

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A week after her appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Cecile Richards, the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, was invited to participate in Crescent Ballroom’s Rock ‘n’ Roe 2012, a concert benefiting the Arizona chapter of the nonprofit. Read story

Nonprofit to hold free, self-guided art walk through downtown

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Visitors will have the opportunity to see galleries, take tours, visit artists’ studios that are usually closed and learn about public art at Art Detour 24, a free art walk honoring the 24th anniversary of the Phoenix art community. Read story

DevilPass: The ultimate spring break edition

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It’s the perfect time for a break. School and work are weighing you down. It’s been too long since a federal holiday. There’s no better week than this to take some time off, and Downtown Phoenix is chock-full of events for even the most discerning entertainment connoisseur. Read story

The Alchemy Heart wins Phoenix battle of the bands at Hard Rock Cafe, advances to global competition

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Phoenix-based five-piece the Alchemy Heart won Hard Rock Cafe’s battle of the bands competition Tuesday. Read story

'Devoured Phoenix' brings together some of the Valley's best cuisine

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Thousands of people flocked to the 3rd Annual Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum on Saturday and Sunday to get a taste of some of the area’s best eats. Read story

Heard Museum offers opportunity to discover artifacts' worth

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Uncovering the value of American Indian artifacts is a game of hit or miss. A family heirloom could turn out to be a worthless replica or a garage sale find may be worth its weight in gold. Read story

DevilPass: Blues Blast 2012, phx:FRINGE, Phoenix lore and the 'high art' of symphony

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Don’t doubt things that aren’t familiar. This week, numerous Phoenix figures are bringing the supposedly “dull” and old media of lectures, American history, classical music, blues and jazz into relevance for people of all ages and interests. Read story

Festival brings seasoned blues musicians to downtown Phoenix

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The Phoenix Blues Blast, sponsored by the Phoenix Blues Society, will come to downtown Phoenix tomorrow for the first time in the 21 years since the event’s inception. Read story