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| COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE VW ULEY. EMRE Sissersiatnanans Giclee Tha Valley «Lave Yosss 87 New Year's Issue 1987 Vol. Il #8, ISSN 0894-8992 Departments Letters Dollar Wise Homes & Living Dining Guide Fashion Ways & Means Potpourri Health & Fitness Features A Ballooning Fiesta The Retum of Fleetwood Mac Who Are Those Christown Lions? = GQnNnanoan 4 54 28 45 45 ALLEY FAIRE 1309 E. Northem, Suite 804 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 971-3969 Publisher <.Alan Lewis Co-Publisher Carol Brown Lewis, Art Director and Creative Consultant Jon Suz Editor in Chief ‘Michael Cole Staff Writers eel Yates Lellani McClelland ‘Archie Raad ‘Mark Fisher ‘Account “Archie Raad Brad Stanton Elaine Cross Production Coordinator eet Yates Nutrition/Fitness Editor anne Passey ‘Mental Health Editor ‘Alan R. Beckstead Real Estate Editor John Noble Real Estate Editor (Sctsdl) Don Sprigings Fashion Editor Carolyn Shrila Building Construction Consultant Herry West Financial Editor ‘Steven Sagert Community Relations Director Rona Gibson Customer Service Michele Brown Health & Beauty Editor ‘Maureen Yantzer Creative Consultants Stage One Communications The nepen Vtey Fae The Orga Goyer Gade. Imo in sown Any test ibang este nt pe ‘poured prspocrg meer VALLEY FAIRE POTPOURRI ‘THE RETURN OF FLEETWOOD MAC. Amid criticism, both for and against their 1987-1988 U.S. tour, Fleetwood Mac bas proven onc again thei staying pow Their moscrecentalburn, Tango in the Night, drew attention from almost every part of the entertainment indusuy. Their fans viewed it as the most recent expres- sion of their artistic maturing, while those who are less enthusiastic saw it as snglow of a once-great band. The ing criticism came from Phoenix’ ‘own New Times, in which they referred to Fleetwood Mac in rather ugly terms. How ironic that the city in which Stevie Nicks resides would subject her to stich viscious attack. She is, uncoubiedly, the Valley's frst lady of rock and roll. ‘The bruntof thenegative criticism was directed at the departure of one of Mac's founding members, Lindsey Bucking- ham, just prior to their tour announce ments. This was well-founded concern, Buckingham had either writen or co- ‘written the majority oftheir hits, Then the announcement came that Fleetwood Mac had hired two guitarists to replace Buckingham—Rick Vito and Billy Burnette. Ac first, this was seen as a desperate gamble that very well might have ended in disappointment. However, in fact, all members of the band have expressed interest in heading for therecording studi somerimeafter the tout: During their November 29 West- ‘wood One radio interview, Stevie Nicks Tt feels like a summed up their feelings new band. Their December 3 concert at Compton ‘Terrace will not rate as one of the great super concerts of the 80s, However, they played strong and tight, and most ofall, together. The concert opened with a drift down memory lane—beginning with some tracks off Rumours, at which time they moved into the White Album, titled simply Fleetwood Mac. Allol thesesongs, like Go Your Own Way, Say You Love Me, and Gold Dust Woman were per formed by all members to rival the al bums. Towards the middle of the show, they moved into some tracks from Tango in the Night, which sounded very good. What followed was a "show within a show,” courtesy of Mick Fleetwood. By attaching electronic drum pads toareas of hisbody, and drumming on them as if he ‘was behind hisdrum kit, hecreateda very unusual: sound. Mick Fleetwood may very well be a step aside from what one would consider ‘normal,’ but in his own ‘way, he provides something that has been. forgotten by many ‘rock stars." He has a ‘genuine desire entertain, and is willing to experiment 10 find new avenues in which to express himsell Being that I was very close tothe front of the stage, I was able to enjoy Stevie Nicks’ presence at a close proximity, Her vocal qualities are timeless, and along with her genuine love for the people of the Valley, she provided more of a family gathering than the typical rock concert Compton Terrace may have not been filled up, bur those who did brave the 40° temperature had! a good time, Both she and Christine McVie often said how great it was to be "back in the Valley My guest and Ihadan excellent time at this show. The next time Fleetwood Mac ‘comes tothe Valley, don’t pay attention to the eritics here who will all but crucify them, at will. Go see them, and make yourown judgment, Had I listened to the Grtics, I would have missed out on hea ing some great rock and roll; and as faras atmosphere goes, I have rarely seen as ‘much dancing as I did at this show, If you did miss this show, go out and. buy their new album. It will more than likely give you an indicator of things to come. And no matter what any of the itis say, you can have faith that Fleet wood Mac, and their brand of rock and roll, ate here to stay Jon Sue “The Litde Club That Could!” Who are the Christown Lions? ‘The Lions Clubs ate the langest service ‘organization in the world, with over 15 million members in 37,000 clubs world- wide. Although they are best known for their work with the visually and hearing ‘Some of the Christown Lions with Mayor Goddard impaired, they are presently concentra their energies in the area of drugedu: ‘ation, teaching responsibility classes 10 students in our schools (Lions Quest) They represent a philosophy of life that emphasizes the bond with all mankind by placing top priority on selfless service 10 Continued on next page VALLEY FAIRE 45

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