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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Glendale, AZ

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Glendale, AZ offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Glendale, AZ, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Glendale, AZ

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Glendale, AZ, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Glendale, AZ

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Glendale, AZ, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Glendale, AZ. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

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La ciudad de Glendale, en Arizona, cambiará su nombre en honor a Taylor Swift durante dos días

La ciudad de Glendale, en Arizona (EE UU) ha decidido recibir a Taylor Swift por todo lo alto. La localidad va a cambiar su nombre temporalmente en honor la cantante, que ha escogido esta población de 226.721 habitantes, a 16 kilómetros al noroeste de Phoenix, como escenario para el arranque de su esperada gira mundial The Eras Tour. Así lo ha an...

La ciudad de Glendale, en Arizona (EE UU) ha decidido recibir a Taylor Swift por todo lo alto. La localidad va a cambiar su nombre temporalmente en honor la cantante, que ha escogido esta población de 226.721 habitantes, a 16 kilómetros al noroeste de Phoenix, como escenario para el arranque de su esperada gira mundial The Eras Tour. Así lo ha anunciado el alcalde, Jerry Weiers, que desvelará el nuevo nombre escogido el próximo lunes 13 de marzo, a través de un comunicado: “Estamos haciendo algo altamente inusual para celebrar que los conciertos de Taylor comiencen aquí. Sabemos muy bien que es una de las artistas más influyentes de su generación y queremos escribir nuestra propia historia de amor para ella y saludar a todas las swifties”.

El cambio de nombre será efectivo para los días 17 y 18 de marzo, en los que la artista se encontrará en la ciudad. Además, durante esas jornadas, el centro comercial de la ciudad mostrará mensajes de bienvenida a la cantante y los restaurantes locales ofrecerán menús inspirados en Swift.

Fue en noviembre de 2022 cuando Taylor Swift anunció que este 2023 saldría de gira por Estados Unidos, después de un lustro sin hacerlo, y que este nuevo tour tendría por nombre The Eras Tour. Su última gira tuvo lugar en 2017, como apoyo a su sexto álbum de estudio, Reputation. A principios de 2020 tuvo que cancelar su gira Lover Fest, inspirada por su álbum Lover, debido a la pandemia. Desde entonces, la artista ha sacado tres exitoso álbumes: folklore y evermore, sus discos pandémicos publicados en 2020, y Midnights, “las historias de 13 noches en vela”, tal y como lo describió la propia Swift, lanzado en octubre de 2022 y que se convirtió en el disco más escuchado en la historia de Spotify en su lanzamiento.

Los fans de Taylor Swift siempre se habían referido a los distintos periodos musicales de la artista como sus distintas eras y hablaban de sus discos como diferentes etapas artísticas y creativas. Desde que se presentase al mundo en el año 2006 con un álbum titulado, sencillamente, Taylor Swift, acompañada con una guitarra y con botas de cowboy para convertirse en la nueva imagen del country más dulce en Estados Unidos hasta Midnights, un álbum conceptual y experimental sobre la mística de la contemplación nocturna, la cantante natural de Reading, Pensilvania, ha evolucionado y pasado por distintas fases, al tiempo que su audiencia también crecía y maduraba con ella. The Eras Tour es la respuesta a una escucha atenta a sus fans, y casi un regalo para ellos. “Un viaje por las eras musicales a lo largo de mi carrera (pasado y presente)”, escribió la artista.

Con la salida a la venta de las entradas de la gira, Taylor Swift batió récords. También desató una polémica que tuvo como foco el gigante de venta de entradas Tickermaster, que contaba con la exclusiva para la comercialización de la mayoría de los conciertos, y colapsó el día que se anunció la preventa. Los altos precios y los problemas del sistema para procesar la alta demanda no solo han provocado el enfado y decepción de los seguidores, sino que avivaron la polémica sobre la posición monopolista de la empresa desde que se fusionó con LiveNation. Tanto que la polémica llegó, incluso, al Senado de EE UU, donde demócratas y republicanos acusaron de monopolio a la empresa.

The Eras Tour celebrará 52 conciertos en grandes estadios de ciudades de todo Estados Unidos. Comenzará en Glendale (Arizona) el 18 de marzo de 2023 y terminará en Los Ángeles (California) el 5 de agosto, antes de dar paso a los conciertos europeos, de los que aún no se han comunicado las fechas y lugares. Taylor Swift no actuará sola, sino que contará con una serie de teloneros y artistas invitados entre los que se encuentran nombres como Paramore, Haim, Phoebe Bridgers, Beabadoobee, Girl in Red, Muna o Gayle.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2023 launch: Ultimate fan guide to her State Farm Stadium concerts

Taylor Swift is about to launch her 2023 Eras Tour with two performances at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where she launched her Reputation Tour in 2018. (The venue was known as University of Phoenix Stadium at that point.)So that's exciting, right?Of course it is.Swift is on the short list of the...

Taylor Swift is about to launch her 2023 Eras Tour with two performances at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where she launched her Reputation Tour in 2018. (The venue was known as University of Phoenix Stadium at that point.)

So that's exciting, right?

Of course it is.

Swift is on the short list of the most successful artists of the century. She has released four albums' worth of new material — "Lover," "Folklore," "Evermore" and "Midnights" — since 2018, in addition to expanded "Taylor's Version" re-recordings of "Fearless" and "Red."

"Midnights" is the superstar's 10th studio release since launching her career with a self-titled album in 2006, which means she's got a lot to work with in a concert she has promised will be no less than a "journey through all of my musical eras."

Swift also is the first act in history to sell out two shows on a single tour at State Farm Stadium.

It's a huge venue, which means there are things you need to know before you go, from parking, to what time to get there, to details on the clear bag policy. Here goes.

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When is Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour launch?

If you have tickets, you already know this. But the first two concerts of the Eras Tour are Friday and Saturday, March 17-18. Here are three things fans should know:

Where is State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium is off the Loop 101 between Cardinals Way and Glendale Avenue in Glendale.

The street address is 1 Cardinals Way, and typing "State Farm Stadium" into your phone will yield the same result, which may not be as helpful as you think.

In fact, fans are encouraged to avoid their favorite apps when approaching the stadium as they do not take into account special road closures, traffic patterns and access routes allocated to specific carparks. Using these apps could result in a longer commute.

The stadium website encourages ticketholders to use the directions on the parking pass purchased at SeatGeek.com as this accounts for road closures and event-specific diversions.

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How to get to State Farm Stadium for Taylor Swift

Plan for heavy traffic on all roads, with the heaviest volume anticipated between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Allow ample drive time and arrive no later than 4:30 p.m. to minimize the potential for delays.

The State Farm Stadium website offers these directions:

From the south: Take Loop 101 north, exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the north: Take Loop 101 south, exit at Glendale Avenue and turn right onto Glendale Avenue. Make the first left onto 99th Avenue and left onto Maryland Avenue and continue over the bridge. State Farm Stadium is on the right.

From the East Valley using Interstate 10: Follow I-10 west to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the East Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue west to 91st Avenue. Turn left onto 91st Avenue. State Farm Stadium is on the right.

From the West Valley using I-10: Follow I-10 east to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the West Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue east to 95th Avenue. Turn right on 95th Avenue and follow it south. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

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Parking at State Farm Stadium for Taylor Swift the Eras Tour

Parking is $30 per vehicle. Multiple parking lots are available off 91st Avenue.

Purchasing parking in advance through SeatGeek.com is recommended. Fans can access their digital parking pass via the SeatGeek App.

Fans without prepaid parking must pay with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.

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Where can I buy Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets?

The shows are sold out. Resale tickets are available at SeatGeek.com. Tickets are not available at State Farm Stadium.

Things you can't bring into State Farm Stadium

The following items are not permitted inside State Farm Stadium. There are no provisions to store items not allowed through security.

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What is the bag policy for the Eras Tour?

The NFL clear bag policy is enforced for all events at State Farm Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring no bags, but the following will be permitted:

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Security screening at State Farm Stadium

Metal detector screening and a search of all bags and other items being carried in will take place at stadium gates. There are no provisions available to store or safeguard any prohibited items. Guests will be asked to return the items to their cars.

How big is Taylor Swift's Eras Tour?

Taylor Swift's 2023 tour sold more than 2.4 million tickets on its first day of presales, breaking the all-time record for the most concert tickets sold by an artist in a single day.

Billboard reported in December that the Eras Tour had already grossed an estimated $554 million, projecting that the U.S. leg would finish with $591 million, surpassing the former all-time female record set by Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour, which grossed $407 million in 2008-2009.

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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour launch at State Farm Stadium

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.

Where: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Way, Glendale.

Admission: Sold out.

Details: 800-745-3000, seatgeek.com.

Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.

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Glendale, Arizona Will Briefly Change Name to Honor Taylor Swift

The city of Glendale, Arizona will temporarily change its name to honor Taylor Swift, prior to the launch of her Eras Tour.“There is no...

The city of Glendale, Arizona will temporarily change its name to honor Taylor Swift, prior to the launch of her Eras Tour.

“There is no need to calm down, we’re fearless and doing something highly unusual to celebrate the fact that Taylor’s concerts start right here!,” reads a statement from the city laden with Swift song titles, according to Fox 10 Phoenix. “We know all too well that she’s one of the most influential artists of her generation and we are writing our own love story for her and greeting every Swiftie in style!”

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers is expected to announce the actual new name on Monday. It will go into effect on March 17 and 18, the two days that Taylor will perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

It’s impossible to discuss the Eras Tour without mentioning Ticketmaster’s botched presale event, which sparked an investigation from Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, and ultimately became the subject of a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing. Swift spoke out about the debacle, admitting that it has been “really difficult” to trust people outside her team with executing her vision.

“There are a multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time trying to get tickets and I’m trying to figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward,” she said. “I’m not going to make excuses for anyone because we asked them, multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they could.”

The Eras Tour will kick off in Glendale on March 17.

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Glendale school board severs ties with teachers from religious college

The Washington Elementary School Board says the district's values don't align with Arizona Christian University.GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - School districts across the state work with many colleges and universities to recruit and train teachers. But there’s one relationship coming to an end. The Washington Elementary School Board in Glendale just decided to stop bringing in student-teachers from nearby Arizona Christian University. And that’s not going over well with parents like Kalyn Foggy. “Teachers are stre...

The Washington Elementary School Board says the district's values don't align with Arizona Christian University.

GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - School districts across the state work with many colleges and universities to recruit and train teachers. But there’s one relationship coming to an end. The Washington Elementary School Board in Glendale just decided to stop bringing in student-teachers from nearby Arizona Christian University. And that’s not going over well with parents like Kalyn Foggy. “Teachers are stretched so thin right now, doing the best they can,” said Foggy. “To turn people away based on deeply personally held beliefs is just wrong.”

School Board members stated during their Feb. 23 meeting that the district’s values don’t align with ACU, an institution that instructs students and faculty to spread their religious beliefs and requires them to sign a statement of faith that has anti-LGBTQ principles.

Jeanne Woodbury, interim executive director of Equality Arizona, says that ACU’s core beliefs violate the school district’s non-discrimination policies. “This isn’t about excluding anyone of faith from being a teacher in a public school,” said Woodbury. “It’s about the legal problem of having a legal contract with religious institution.”

Arizona Christian University released this statement:

More than 100 student teachers have served in the Washington Elementary School district over the past five years. WESD Governing Board President Nikkie Gomez-Whaley released this statement on behalf of the Governing Board:

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The Cure's first US tour since 2016 is coming to metro Phoenix. What fans should know

Post-punk legends the Cure will bring the Shows of a Lost World Tour, their first full U.S. tour in seven years, to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Thursday, May 18, with the Twilight Sad.It's been even longer since they've played a Valley concert — June 4, 2008, at what was then called the ...

Post-punk legends the Cure will bring the Shows of a Lost World Tour, their first full U.S. tour in seven years, to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Thursday, May 18, with the Twilight Sad.

It's been even longer since they've played a Valley concert — June 4, 2008, at what was then called the Dodge Theatre in downtown Phoenix.

Since the band's last U.S. tour, the Cure have been inducted (for obvious reasons) to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails inducted them, calling them "one of the most instantaneously recognizable and sonically unique rock bands of the 20th and 21st century."

The Cure’s first album since 2008's “4:13 Dream," “Songs of a Lost World," is expected to arrive this year.

The 30-date US tour in support of the "Songs of a Lost World" album will include three nights at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden.

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How to get tickets to the Cure in Phoenix

Register for access to the Ticketmaster Verified Fan presale at https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/thecure2023.

You can register for a maximum of five different shows on the tour through 11 a.m. Monday, March 13.

Apart from a handful of charity seats at the Hollywood Bowl, there will be no platinum or dynamically priced tickets on this tour.

Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.

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