As we circled the globe looking for the best of jazz, I admit, I was surprised to find a trend fostered by the French language; it seems that most romantic language lends itself to this passionate music. From New Orleans, LA in the United States to Marciac, France, here are the best of the best:

Coming in at, perhaps, the most popular and best known is the New Orleans Jazz Festival in Louisiana which this past year featured such superstars as The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Tim McGraw, and Santana. The best of the U.S. can arguably be summed up with the New York Jazz (running now) and San Francisco Jazz Festivals, creating a cross-continent tour to keep you entertained. Usually mid-October through November 30, the forthcoming San Francisco Jazz Festival brings the best and brightest to the beautiful Golden Gate setting for epic and intimate concerts at venues throughout the city.

Head north from your U.S. tour to Montreal then south to Havana (as you can’t get there from the U.S.) to finish a North America tour including Canada’s Montreal Jazz Festival starting June 26 at the Place des Arts, and The Havana International Jazz Festival. Design by Cubans and… Canadians (apparently, yes really), first time and returning visitors to the Havana Festival get to know Cuban culture while experiencing the best of Latin and international jazz; be sure to bring some of that Montreal experience with you and you’ll fit right in.

From the U.S. to Europe, the Montreux Jazz Festival kicks off in early July starting you at the foot of the Alps on the banks of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, in a region known for its unique climate and quality of life as “The Swiss Riviera”. Wrap up Europe with time in France at the Jazz in Marciac summer festival which has just tapped Wynton Marsalis with his Septet, Quintet and friend Richard Galliano. From Marciac to Paris for the ongoing Paris Jazz Festival in beautiful Parc Floral.

Not found in a specific place so much as being throughout the Caribbean, the annual Jazz Party at Sea is a Week long Jazz Cruise featuring the likes of the Cyrus Chestnut Trio and Harry Allen Quartet. With 30 top musicians playing in various combinations on different nights, you get to know them personally in intimate settings granting the possibility of joining an amateur jam

I’d be remiss without adding a local favorite; the Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco, CA this Independence Day weekend. Say hello to Brooks for me.

Not enough? Find your local jazz festival with Zvents or any one of our local partners. For more Jazz news and music, give Jazziz a read or visit All about Jazz.

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Super Bowl XLII is just around the corner in Glendale, Arizona, just west of Phoenix in the new home of the Phoenix Cardinals, University of Phoenix Stadium. The new digs are a replacement to the Cardinal’s long time home at ASU Stadium in Tempe and the 88 luxury suites and 25 acres of surrounding retail and entertainment make for the ideal destination for this year’s big game.

We all, perhaps, think of the Super Bowl not for the game itself but the commercials, half time show, and guacamole (it has been said that American’s eat more guac on Super Bowl Sunday than the rest of the year combined) but we at Zvents noticed that it isn’t about Sunday as much as as the amazing list of things to do in Phoenix leading up to February 3rd.

Catch Chris Rock, February 2nd, at The Best Damn Super Bowl Party Period as he performs at their after party live at Ultra Lounge at Prive Super House. If you are lucky enough to score tickets, go for the entire event which starts Thursday with Jenny McCarthy, Ludacris and Holly Robinson Peete of the Hollyrod Foundation who is in town for fashion show fund raiser, “Gridiron Glamour.”

If fashion is your thing (wait… this is a football game isn’t it?), players wives come together to host the Off the Field Fashion Show, a benefit for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital on February 1 from 10am - 2pm. The event gives attendees an opportunity to visit the new SouthBridge real estate and retail development in Scottsdale, said to rival Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive.

Rather party with the celebs? Just opened Taste Ultra Lounge is hosting Friday Night Lights on February 1st with Hugh Hefner, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, and Jamie Foxx making an appearance. The “Tao inspired nightclub” has been one of the hottest places to be in Arizona since its opening in October, 2007.

On January 31st, P. Diddy (or is it just Diddy now?) is hosting a block party outside mega club Axis/Radius in Scottsdale. This two-story dance club has been a Scottsdale epicenter for over a decade and continues to throw the best party in town. You might as well bring a sleeping bag (or Red Bull) to stay first in line for Snoop Dogg on Friday night, Kid Rock and Bud Bowl on Saturday, and (ahem) Girls Gone Wild after the Super Bowl.

If you get past the crowd and inside Axis/Radius on Thursday, you’ll find Nick Lachey hosting the Super Skins Kick Off Party while P. Diddy performs under the stars. We encourage you to find a moment of peace from all this hype and sign up with Nick for the Superskins Celebrity Golf Classic. Multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey and two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Jimmie Johnson have partnered with Prime Cuts Productions to form the Super Skins Celebrity Golf Classic prior to Super Bowl XLII. Proceeds from the event, a special Super Skins Online Auction and Super Skins Party, will benefit multiple charities including “The Nick Lachey Foundation” and ” The Jimmie Johnson Foundation.”

Believe it or not, we’ve just scratched the surface and we’re out of breath. Take advantage of Navteq’s Map Network Super Bowl XLII Event Guide which covers just about everything going on in Phoenix related to the game; otherwise, search Zvents for much more in town or stay tuned and we’ll share other opportunities to party in desert.

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27 years after the band split, you have your chance to see Led Zeppelin again! Of course, fans are registering for tickets at a rate of 80,000 per minute making your chances about 1 in googol (No, not Google) of landing some

Don’t worry, there are more than enough other concerts with tickets available

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With 65 year old women getting carded in Farmington, Maine, you have no chance of getting in to that club

There has to be an easier place to get a drink

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You have way too much time on your hands

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Your years of toiling away on your best shot at the Google Lunar X-Prize (Yes, now I mean Google) just went up in flames

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According to Fox News, unfortunately, hugging trees doesn’t really save the planet

What now Al?

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You spent last Friday night taking pictures of your cats and plan on doing it again

Granted, they are funny

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A man in Geneva, New York steals a car in order to turn himself in for previous grand larceny charges

Your life of crime, on the other hand, isn’t going so well

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Who needs school? You’ve got better things to do!

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You should be so lucky: The governor of a central Russian province has urged couples to skip work Wednesday and make love instead

Actually… I suppose we can help with that

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Your idea of a good time is watching the MTV Video Music Awards reruns to relive the excitement of Shia LaBeouf’s announcement of the title to new Indiana Jones movie

Search Zvents – Discover BETTER Things To Do

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We’re all aware that the environment is a major global concern. What’s interesting to see is how key public figures have recently demonstrated their willingness to take action to try to solve global warming. At times, it’s often questionable as to whether or not their efforts to solve the climate crisis are really effective. In fact, there’s been a fair amount of controversy and criticism. But, what’s clear is that they possess the ability to leverage their fame by appealing to the public with significant and widespread impact.

Earlier this month, we witnessed LIVE EARTH, which aimed to engage the masses with a 7-continent concert series in an effort to combat climate change. The huge endeavor boasted an impressive list of today’s biggest music performers and celebrities featuring Madonna, The Beastie Boys, Kayne West, and more.

In pursuit of a similar goal towards being “green,”
Linkin Park’s Projekt Revolution Tour, which kicks off today, hopes to encourage environmental consciousness by donating $1 from each ticket sold to American Forests for their global “re-leaf” program, which plants trees to decrease the effects of global climate change.

Linkin Park’s lead single “What I’ve Done,” from their newest album, “Minutes to Midnight,” moves audiences with a powerful perspective on themes of human destruction and environmental devastation and reiterates all of the things that we may recognize yet haven’t acted upon.

Sometimes it’s just a problem of knowing how to get involved with environmental groups or organizations. There are plenty of opportunities to Discover things to do and make a difference. For example, if you’re looking to meet people with interests in sustainability or clean energy, you can head up to Berkeley for East Bay Green Drinks or attend The Green Festival! Or, perhaps you’re enthusiastic about building a sustainable business. There are people just like you that are interested in sharing innovative and emerging ideas in the green economy. For others like design aficionados, The Green City Gallery is hosting workshops and social and educational events. Check it out and see how you can get involved!

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