ENTERTAINMENT IN DECEMBER ’15 / JANUARY ’16

CONCERTS/MOVIES/TELEVISION 

CONCERTS/ 

Dec. 6

Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2015

Gila River Arena

This unique rock band brings holiday cheer to attendees. With a sound described as Pink Floyd meets Yes and The Who, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform a rock opera. Their unique sound will bring a twist to the typical holiday feel.

Jan. 9

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Comerica Theatre

Since the debut of their song, “Can’t Hold Us,” this duo has been unstoppable in the music world. Having met in 2006, Macklemore and Lewis began creating music together to only climb up the music charts. The two are also active in the world of social issues, supporting gay marriage through their song, “Same Love” and performing it on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Their show will not disappoint.

MOVIES/

Dec. 18

Sisters

The comedy dream team is back as Amy Poehler and Tina Fey star as sisters throwing one last house party before their parents sell their house. Like many sisters, these two are complete opposites—Katie (Fey) is wild, childless, and unwed, and Maura (Poehler) is uptight and divorced. The party turns into a blowout like the ones from high school, leaving the sisters reminiscent but with new memories.

Dec. 25 

Joy

Who would think a film about the inventor of a cleaning product could be so interesting and dramatic? Joy (Jennifer Lawrence) is a struggling mom of three when she invents the Miracle Mop, a mop that can be wrung out without getting the user’s hands wet. She creates a business dynasty and faces betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence, and more as she runs her enterprise.

Jan. 8

The Forest

Two twins always know when something happens to the other. Sara (Natalie Dormer) realizes something has happened to her sister and travels to Japan to search for her in the Aokigahara Forest, where people warned her not to stray from the path. She begins to hallucinate and go insane. Will she ever find her sister?

TELEVISION/

Dec. 8

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

CBS

The Angels are back for their annual fashion show, showing off Victoria’s Secret’s latest, sexiest, most fashionable designs. Appealing to both men and women, the show is more than just lingerie, but will feature great performers with artists like Selena Gomez and Rihanna. Viewers will be able to see some of the brand’s most famous models, like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Lily Aldridge, as well as new girls.

Jan. 12

Pretty Little Liars

ABC

Will we ever find out the full story? There’s only two seasons left in ABC Family’s popular mystery drama, and the frequent red herrings and plot twists have left viewers wondering and confused. After finding out who the Liars think is the real A, they still must find out how to escape the dollhouse.