Events
10/10-11/2: Arizona State Fair concert lineup
The concert lineup for this year's Arizona State Fair continues to grow, with hip-hop and soul diva Mary J. Blige, the pop-rock band Weezer and classic rocker Meatloaf the latest additions.
Blige will perform Oct. 22, Weezer on Oct. 18 and Meatloaf will play Oct. 30.
The pair joins a roster of previously-announced acts headed up by rocker Sheryl Crow (Oct. 21), the Goo Goo Dolls (Oct. 16), Miranda Lambert with Blake Shelton (Oct. 17) and Larry the Cable Guy (Oct. 11).
Joining Weezer will be Tokyo Police Club plus Angels and Airwaves.
Also scheduled is the return of the Old School Jam, which this year will feature Coolio, Ton Loc, Naughty By Nature, Young MC, Klymaxx, Club Nouveau and Timex Social Club.
This year's fair runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 2.
General admission to the concerts, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the fairgrounds, is free with fair admission. Reserved seating costs $15 or $20, depending on the show.
Details: azstatefair.com or 480-784-4444.
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R&B singer, Mary J Blige, performs on April 8, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.
STATE FAIR 2008
Free & cheap
New food
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Food shots
The scene, attractions
What: The 124th annual fair, an exposition of agriculture, games, rides, vendors, animals, competitions and entertainment.
When: Oct.10-Nov. 2, gates open noon on weekdays and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; closed Mondays.
Where: 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix.
Admission: $12, $6 for ages 5-13.
Details: 602-252-6771
