The Leadership Consortium is teaming up with David Jones of Positive Image Sports, the Phoenix Mercury, and the Phoenix Suns to host the ninth-annual Arizona Black Expo at the Casino Arizona Pavilion at the US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix. Click here for more info.

After nearly 40 years as a Downtown landmark and Valley music trailblazer, Circles Disks and Tapes is going out of business. Now, it's the city's responsibility to make the right decision and allow the building to be reused. Click here for more info.

Tequila and mariachi pair up like black beans and enchiladas, Bert and Ernie, or starlets and tiny dogs. They were made for each other. Happily, the two are finally featured together at one venue Saturday at US Airways Center. Click here for more info.

The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce's (GPBCC) 11th Anniversary celebration, "Telling Our Story," will be held on December 11 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Click here for more info.

Going to Artlink: First Friday reminds me of a treasure hunt. So many wonderful little shops and galleries are dotted along the route – which is pretty darned big - that it’s easy to miss the lesser-known gems. Click here for more info.

Adopted Arizona son and prog rock legend Maynard James Keenan brings one his side projects, Puscifer, to Phoenix for two shows at the Orpheum Theatre. Click here for more info.

In an attempt to put Tuesday's embarrassing 126-99 loss to Mike D'Antoni's Knicks in the rearview mirror as quickly as possible, here's what Suns fans can look forward to in the week ahead. Click here for more info.

I have tender places in my heart for old-timey Christmas traditions, hot chocolate, and free stuff. So when I heard about the Victorian Christmas events Rosson House this weekend, I was totally pumped. Click here for more info.

Will you feel joy, a rush of nostalgia or the urge to pull out every last hair on your head? If your relatives are coming for the holidays, you’ll probably feel a little of each. To keep your hair firmly on your head, though, here are some suggestions to keep your family busy and happy while reducing stress and spending. Click here for more info.

Alice Cooper's Dec. 18 "Christmas Pudding" benefit concert already includes the likes of Twisted Sister front man Dee Snyder, Lita Ford, and local heroes Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. Click here for more info.