New Wave Order brings 80s sounds to Luxe Lounge in the Ak-Chin Indian Community

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Get out your parachute pants and leg warmers, and tease your big hair—it’s time for the ultimate ‘80s party at the Luxe Lounge! The 1980s tribute band, New Wave Order, performs Saturday, April 27. Don’t miss this great show—it’ll be totally rad!

New Wave Order plays popular new wave hits from the 1980s. The five-piece band delivers an exciting show using era-specific synthesizers combined with state-of-the-art current gear, according to their website. These tools allow the band to closely replicate the sound of all the 1980s faves. Come check it out!

Musical greats from the 1980s that influence the New Wave Order sound include Depeche Mode, New Order, Duran Duran, Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, INXS, Blondie, David Bowie, DEVO and many more. Make it a date night or time out with friends, and you’ll be humming 80s tunes for a long time!

The music starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and it doesn’t stop until 2 a.m.! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a great night.

This show happens at the Luxe Lounge, the upscale, 21-and-older sports bar venue located within the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. There’s no cover charge for this show.

Get there early so you can enjoy other amenities within the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center! Take in a movie, go bowling, or try your luck at the arcade or laser tag. Grab a bite at Luxe Lounge, serving excellent bar food, or 347 Grill, offering unique dishes in a comfortable environment. Menu choices at 347 Grill include smothered chicken, sautéed shrimp scampi, or a mouth-watering sweet and spicy burger.

UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle is located at 16000 N. Maricopa Road in Maricopa. Call 520-568-3456 for more information. Saturdays are Ladies Nights at Luxe Lounge, and each week features a different band or a disc jockey spinning tunes for your dancing pleasure. Make Saturday nights at Luxe Lounge a part of your week!

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.