After months of preparation, and with a curious community ready for the doors to unlock, FlipSide — a new multi-dimensional family entertainment center in south Gilbert — recently welcomed crowds of fun-hungry visitors inside a full three weeks before the facility’s official grand opening.

Pinal County resident Phil Chiaravelle’s house sounded like a bowling alley Thursday. And it sounded like a pool hall and a boxing ring.

East Valley residents aligned themselves Monday on opposite sides of the immigration reform controversy, as thousands of National Guard troops prepare to fortify the border.

East Valley residents aligned themselves Monday on opposite sides of the immigration reform controversy, as thousands of National Guard troops prepare to fortify the border.

Thankfully there’s no shortage of venues to see live music in the E.V. From all-ages venues like The Real Bar and Clubhouse to 21-and-older hot spots like Last Exit and Yucca Tap Room.