While the people of Phoenix have 200 golf courses to play in, they have no word for snow.
Okay. That's not true. The truth is that Phoenix is chalk-full of venues that everyone should check out. Here's our top ten:
1.
Cricket Wireless Pavilion: A local amphitheatre where all of the hottest names like
Rascal Flatts and
Jack Johnson play in the hottest weather
2.
Dodge Theatre: A 5,500-person-capacity venue that's perfect from all varieties of performers from
Jerry Seinfeld to
Yo Gabba Gabba to
Moscow Ballet
3.
Celebrity Theatre: A mid-sized venue that takes the words "There's no bad seat in the house" to heart when it hosts shows like
Kenny Loggins and
Muay Thai Fights
4.
US Airways Center: A lively venue that is home to the
Phoenix Suns as well as special events like
Cirque de Soleil: Alegria
5.
Chase Field: Home to the
Arizona Diamondbacks as well as the
2011 MLB All-Star Game
6.
The Rhythm Room: A smaller, local live music venue where you can get a closer look at soon-to-be-huge acts like
Wayne "The Train" Hancock and the
Dusty 45's
7.
Orpheum Theatre: A small venue with a big character thanks to highly intricate murals and moldings and an events calendar featuring
Lord of the Dance and
Mathemagic
8.
Tempe Improv: You like to laugh and you like this venue sporting such talents as
Flip Orley and
Michael Ian Black on their roster
9.
Phoenix Convention Center: The prime location to learn about any trade or craft due to massive events like the
6th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show and the
Western Regional Dental Convention
10.
Mesa Arts Center - Downtown Mesa: A seven acre campus with music venues for
Sufjan Stevens and
Clay Aiken to occupy
There's our list. Go and be well. Or leave a comment with other venues worthy of our Top list.
Did we mention that Phoenix is hot?
