[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you’re looking for the perfect spot for a night out with friends, look no further than the Luxe Lounge within the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. The Luxe Lounge features great food and a vast beverage selection for guests 21 and older. When it’s time for a girls’ night, check out Ladies’ Night. Sure to become a regular tradition among the gals, Ladies’ Night runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Saturday. There’s no cover charge for ladies, and drink specials include $4 Three Olives drinks, house margaritas or house wines. Local favorites DJ Jade or DJ Lo spin crowd favorites and interact with the guests. Grab your girlfriends and make a night of it! If you love country music, check out “Gone Country” nights at the Luxe Lounge, offered every other Friday as of August 4. Free line dancing lessons start at 8:30 p.m. Drink specials include $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $3 Miller High Life and $4 shots of Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. Entertainment features a DJ spinning your favorite country tunes. Get your cowboy boots on and scoot on over to the Luxe Lounge for some Friday night fun! Whether you’re looking for a celebration spot with friends or a more peaceful evening, the Luxe Lounge can host your fun any day of the week. Check out the 20 HD flat-screen TV screens and big screen, four pool tables, Golden Tee Golf, soft tip darts, and foosball. In addition, comfortable lounge areas offer perfect spots to watch games or enjoy a drink with friends. Bring your appetite because the Luxe Lounge offers a tempting menu including Machaca Beef Nachos, Pork Egg Rolls and Luxe Wings. If you’re in the mood for a snack, sample the cheese crisps, fried pickles, cheese curds, spicy Cajun fries, cheese pizza, or garlic cheese bread. Your taste buds won’t be disappointed! Whatever your tastes, check out the Luxe Lounge for a fun time![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36655″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” >
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.
