Beer tasting, live music on tap at Arroyo Grille

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Springtime in the desert offers perfect temps for enjoying outdoor activities. This month, Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club hosts two great events on their patio featuring beer tasting and live music.

On Thursday, March 21, Mother Earth Brewing Company will host a sampling soiree. Based in Vista, California, Mother Earth Brewing started in 2008 in a garage and grew to over 7,000 square feet of business space, now distributing its craft beers around the country.

Photo credit: San Diego Hop Addict

Starting at 5:30 p.m., the tasting serves up to five samples per person for $5. This event is for guests age 21 and older. Bring a date or grab some friends and make a night out of it!

Come back Saturday, March 23, for some rousing tunes in the same picturesque setting. Popular band Runnin’ on MT returns to the Arroyo Grille patio to perform from 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Runnin’ on MT band members Mitch Harrell and Terrance Ragains perform acoustic blues, rock, and country. Come enjoy some upbeat, fun tunes!

While you’re grooving to the music, savor the Saturday special, prime rib dinner, for just $22. Reservations are highly recommended: Call 520-426-6832.

The Arroyo Grille patio offers breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and is the perfect place for a romantic date night or a fun night out with friends. Check out all the weekly specials, including classic fish fry on Wednesdays for $13; the Kansas City strip and fries on Thursdays for $13; and $22 prime rib, offered both Fridays and Saturdays. Quantities are limited; call 520-426-6832 for reservations. Did you know you can also order these specials to go? If you’re short on time and looking for a tasty yet quick meal, call and place your takeout order!

When you’re looking for the right spot for your next night out, remember the special events hosted by the Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club! You and your crew will have a great time!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.