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[Hip Hop Night] New Grand @ Thirdspace
Avenue of the Arts has been putting out rap music in Arizona for 10 plus years. So it was obvious to me, when I heard that they were hosting a weekly night at Thirdspace on Grand Avenue, that a dope night of hop hop would ensue. And any one in attendance on June 11 observed just that – dopeness. The scene at Thirdspace is chill, which is a stark contrast to the energy brought that evening. The outdoor patio, with speakers blasting the sounds from inside, is laidback and seemi


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