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SRO Reintroduction Clouded by Controversy and Dysfunction
Westword
With one week to go before school resource officers are back in Denver Public Schools, the DPS School Board and city remain unclear — and uncoordinated — around the details and logistics of the decision to have them return. After speaking with multiple departments involved, it seems that only the Denver Police Department has any true idea of what's going on with the new school resource officers, telling Westword on Monday, March 27, that it plans to "absorb" the cost of the SROs as school board officials and the mayor's office went back and forth publicly on what prompted their return…
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Westernaires Wrangle More Jeffco Land
Westword
Jefferson County has officially transferred just over twenty acres of land from its fairgrounds to the youth horsemanship organization the Westernaires. “Westernaires is JeffCo’s crown jewel, and selfishly as a citizen of the county, I'm glad that we're doing what we can to be able to keep them here,” said County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp at a March 14 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting…
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Owls, Canes Fans React to Cinderella Wins in NCAA Tournament
Miami New Times
March Madness is known for the tagline "Survive and Advance," and through a weekend of frantic action, two of South Florida's college basketball teams — Florida Atlantic University and the University of Miami — improbably did just that. Two wins for each program over the weekend mean the schools that are separated by just 53 miles will make up half of this year's Final Four in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament…
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Miami Police Probing Death of Peter Thiel's Partner as Suicide
Miami New Times
A model and influencer who reportedly had a long-term romantic relationship with billionaire tech mogul and venture capitalist Peter Thiel was recently found dead in Miami in what police are investigating as a suicide. Thirty-five-year-old Jeff Thomas was found deceased at the bottom of his Brickell apartment complex around 4:10 p.m. on March 8…
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Texas Legislators Considered Drag Shows and Book Bannings Last Week
Dallas Observer
Several bills that could restrict Texas drag performances, books in school libraries and lessons about gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools were taken up by state lawmakers last week. On Tuesday, the House Committee on Public Eduction debated House Bill 900, filed by Frisco Republican Rep. Jared Patterson…
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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Visits January 6 Prisoners, Appears on 'Morning Joe'
Dallas Observer
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joined a Congressional delegation in visiting the facility where many Jan. 6 rioters are being held. Conservative House members have long blasted the inmates' treatment, even likening them to “political prisoners of war.”…
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Trump Supporters Rally in Phoenix Over Arrest That Never Happened
Phoenix New Times
As the sun dipped behind the Arizona Capitol on Tuesday evening, supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered to protest something that — let's be honest — was never going to happen. It was the day that Trump told his faithful he would be arrested on charges stemming from a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016…
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Rachel Mitchell Asks for Execution in Aaron Gunches Death Penalty Case
Phoenix New Times
Update: In a ruling on Wednesday, March 22, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to order Governor Katie Hobbs to carry out the execution of Aaron Gunches. The court said that a death warrant authorized, but did not require, the state to carry out the death penalty…
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Arizona State Fair Concerts Are Returning. Here's the Lineup
Phoenix New Times
Good news for live music fans of the Valley: After a four-year absence, big-name concerts are returning to the Arizona State Fair this fall. There are going to be a few changes, though…
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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Weyes Blood, Billy Idol
Phoenix New Times
March’s concert offerings are wrapping up with a four-night stretch that will include performances at metro Phoenix venues by a pair of iconic musicians and a couple of notable hard rock bands. More specifically, country music queen Reba McEntire and rock/punk legend Billy Idol are due at Valley concert spots this week, as are the metalheads of Alter Bridge and hard-drinking hard rockers of "red dirt metal" act Texas Hippie Coalition…
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Ultra Music Festival 2023 Review: Swedish House Mafia, Kx5, David Guetta
Miami New Times
If you saw Swedish House Mafia back when the trio brought its Paradise Again World Tour to Miami last year, you surely thought you'd get more of the same when the act closed out Ultra this weekend. For the most part, it didn't deviate too much from that show, but of course, there was a bit of drama…
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Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers Play Meow Wolf Wednesday
Westword
Joe Hertler is cheery and easy to talk to. The frontman of genre-bending band the Rainbow Seekers openly chats about his music and writing process, which sometimes requires long weekends holed up in a cabin somewhere in the Michigan woods…
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Best Concerts and Nightlife Events in Miami
Miami New Times
Below, in chronological order, are the concerts scheduled in Miami this week. Stay ahead of all upcoming shows with New Times' Miami concert calendar…
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N3ptune, Dom Dolla and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week
Westword
The Heavy Heavy brings counterculture pop to the Bluebird on Monday, March 27, while Camp Saint Helene summons spooky sounds of the ’70s at the Bobcat Club on Tuesday, March 28. N3ptune will turn heads at the Bluebird on Friday, March 31, and Dom Dolla is kicking off the Red Rocks season over two nights — Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2…
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Sabrina Carpenter Pleases Her TikTok Loving Fans on Her Dallas Tour Stop
Dallas Observer
About 15 minutes into her set at The Factory in Deep Ellum on Friday, pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter asked her fans to leave behind any personal issues they were facing and be fully swept up in the music and joy of being together. “Be as present as you can,” she urged…
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Matt Hillyer Performing Live on Saturday at The Kessler
Dallas Observer
When members of 1100 Springs went their separate ways two summers ago after 23 years of making music together, Matt Hillyer found himself with a kind of time and freedom he hadn't had in a long while. "When you're writing for a band, you're writing for the band's sound," the singer says…
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The Porchetta House Is Open Inside Spices Cafe Off Colfax in Denver
Westword
"Ever since I could stand over a stove, I've wanted to cook," says AJ Paloni, the chef behind The Porchetta House, which opened earlier this month inside Spices Cafe at 1510 Humboldt Street. Born in La Jolla in San Diego County, Paloni grew up in Albuquerque but moved to Arizona after finishing high school in order to fulfill his longtime dream of attending culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu…
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Hundred Mile Brewing Co.'s Pink Boots Society Beer is Now On Tap
Phoenix New Times
The Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day has always been special for Sue Rigler and Valerie Adee. It marked their first meeting, back when Rigler was coordinating brew days for the society and Adee was brewing for Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in California…
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Japanese Eatery Domo Will Reopen in Denver as a Scaled Back Concept
Westword
"I am thinking of coming back to the kitchen," announced Gaku Homma, owner of Domo, in a lengthy Facebook post on March 22. Last fall, he'd announced that the Japanese eatery at 1365 Osage Street was closing for good after four decades…
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Phoenix Restaurants and Mosques Celebrate Ramadan with Daily Fasting and Community Meals
Phoenix New Times
During Ramadan, daily fasting is an essential part of commemorating the holy month for Mohammad Menassera. It’s something that makes him slow down while managing the North Phoenix restaurant Hana House…
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New Miami Restaurants: Bâoli, Petite Comité, and Talkin' Tacos
Miami New Times
South Florida's latest round of restaurant openings includes the reopening of Bâoli Miami, the grand opening of a Japandi (Japanese-Scandinavian) restaurant dubbed Petite Comité, and the launch of a new Talkin' Tacos in Coral Springs. Know of any openings that aren't on our list?…
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Things to Do in Miami This Week: Food and Drink Events March 27-31, 2023
Miami New Times
This week, Miami food and drink events include the Opus One wine dinner, Chefs Who Roc honoring Women's History Month, the Art of Cutting Tuna one-night-only event, and the 27th annual celebrity chefs event for Ann Storck Center. Know of an event that should be shared on our list?…
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Bonnie and Pie'd: Emporium Pie's Newest Recipe
Dallas Observer
Yes, this is what we do for this city and paper. We eat pie…
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Dallas Easter Brunch Guide
Dallas Observer
As Easter approaches, Dallas residents will starch their Sunday best to celebrate the holiday with family and friends over big meals. Whether you prefer a traditional brunch with classic dishes or a unique dining experience with modern twists, the city offers a variety of options…
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7 Free Events in Phoenix This Week: Galactic Harmony, Flora and Fauna, Fifth Fridays
Phoenix New Times
Now that spring has arrived and temperatures are starting to rise, your electric bill might start doing the same. With that in mind, it's a good time to save a few bucks by seeking activities in metro Phoenix that won't cost a thing while cooling off on someone else’s dime…
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See Some of the Props from the Super Mario Bros. Movie at the NVGM
Dallas Observer
Thirty years ago, the first Super Mario Bros. movie based on Nintendo's iconic side scrolling game made it into theaters, where it promptly B-bombed. According to Box Office Mojo, the film cost $48 million to make but took in just over $8.5 million in its opening weekend…
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There's Plenty of History to Uncover at Superstition Mountain Museum
Phoenix New Times
To borrow a phrase from the real estate industry, Arizona’s past has “great bones.” Not that its history is in bad repair. It may just be a little neglected and could be better appreciated, especially by the influx of people moving to Arizona for the first time…
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Disney Animation Immersive Experience , Immersive Jazz and More Immersive Art in Denver
Westword
Denver continues to be immersed in immersive arts experiences, with more to come. Spectra Art Space's Spookadelia has been extended again, while Buffalo Rose in Golden is planning an "immersive speakeasy murder mystery" with Jazz & Murder on April 13 and 23…
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Miami Nightlife Photos: Drake, Idris Elba, City Girls
Miami New Times
It's not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot…
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Best Things to Do in Miami This Week March 27-April 2, 2023
Miami New Times
Monday, March 27 A champion of the freak-folk movement, a style-colliding music genre, Devendra Banhart has continued to be an influential musical artist since kicking off his career in the early 2000s. The Venezuelan-American musician has evolved over the years and now uses his iconic falsetto vocals more interestingly…
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Things to Do for Free in Denver This Week, March 27 to April 2
Westword
March is going out with a roar, with the last Month of Photography exhibits and Ruby Hill Rail Yard snow days, as well as parties and lectures that will have you anticipating the sunny spring days ahead. Keep reading for ten of the best free events in Denver this week, and watch for updates:…
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Dallas Racism Is the Subject of Yet Another Book
Dallas Observer
To walk a mile in anyone else’s shoes can be an uncomfortable journey. But for some readers of Brianna Holt’s forthcoming book In Our Shoes, that journey might feel like a walk made by a 10-foot giant who's squeezed into a toddler shoe…
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