Between keeping up with a Twitter feed, dreaming up new, creative, and offensive roles for Emojis, and constantly refreshing Instagram to check how many likes that pic of our pup has, it's pretty tough to imagine squeezing two or three of Leonardo da Vinci's hobbies into our Netflix-packed... More >>

It's impossible to deny that Phoenix is an emerging culinary destination for food lovers and aspiring chefs alike. Our hometown heroes may not have taken home any coveted James Beard Awards this year, but this state's chefs have more than enough talent to feed the hordes of foodists for Spring... More >>

The two recently paroled heroes of Jon Klein’s play T Bone N Weasel hit the roads of rural South Carolina in pursuit of their future -- gainful employment or whatever else presents itself -- and confront discrimination, people who take advantage of them, bizarre temptations, and... More >>

We know very few people who get excited about flag day (and even fewer who know when it is), but throw out the words “flag party,” and suddenly people start listening.The Caribbean American Phoenix Carnival Cultural Association of Arizona, also known as CAPAZ, is bringing back its... More >>

There's nothing we need more than a dose of bright colors in the summertime, and lucky us, Scottsdale's LewAllen Galleries has just the exhibition to appease our appetite."New York Color Field" includes the work of four New York School Color Abstractionists: Emily Mason, Ronnie Landfield, Dan... More >>

Just about the favoritest 20th-century children’s book (meaning it’s really for the most savvy of adults, as well), Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time is held fiercely in the hearts of its fans. Since those devotees approve of John Glore’s recent stage version,... More >>

Rossitza Todorova describes her work as the "experience of navigating highways and infrastructure." The Tempe-based artist was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Nevada, Reno and earned a master of fine arts degree in drawing from ASU's Herberger... More >>

It is impossible to ignore Taylor Swift, which makes it incredibly easy for music fans to dislike her — people just don't like to have their attention monopolized, whether they enjoy somebody's music or not. Her music is explicitly autobiographical, which means that every new song about... More >>

The hectic 40-hour workweek provides minimal solace, aside from an eagerly anticipated lunch break or stealing away a few rounds of Angry Birds while on the toilet. An hour away from coworkers can make you wonder if you actually have anxiety issues, or if your state of mind is just a product of... More >>

When nature plays the muse of the artist, the results are often stunning. We’ve seen landscapes captured by photographer Ansel Adams and botanicals portrayed by painter Georgia O’Keefe that are iconic images in the art world.This summer, nature inspires Topia, a ballet created by... More >>

Anyone who has seen Premium Rush, the New York City-based film about a fixie-riding bike messenger, knows just how sick it can be jamming along without brakes or the ability to coast in traffic. Our hero -- for he is that -- performs amazing skid turns and jumps while challenging taxis and... More >>

Science certainly has its enemies: Creationists still conjure up fantasies of Jesus palling around with dinosaurs, climate-change-deniers turn a blind eye to mild winters and numerous natural disasters, and even Bill Nye the Science Guy was killed by Twitter rumors last fall. Thankfully,... More >>

We come into this world with a short list of inalienable rights -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness being a few of them. But what we think we deserve often differs from what's on paper and signed into history, and that is the focal point of work currently on view at Herberger Theater... More >>

Arizona artist Ron Burns doesn’t paint dogs in bowler hats playing cards -- that would be too easy. Focusing on man’s best friend at his best, worst, and when working hardest, Burns’ use of bright, Day-Glo-esque colors amazingly captures Fido’s personality and... More >>

Artist Josef Albers was obsessed with two things: abstract art and color. The latter is the focus of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's exhibition "Learning to See."Albers wrote The Interaction of Color, and in it he proposed that the only way to truly understand colors was in relation to... More >>

Whether you’re an arts and culture buff, a political junkie, or someone who glides straight to the sports section, when it comes to the news, there’s one thing we can all share -- a good laugh. For those who enjoy news parodies such as The Onion, Comedy Central’s The Daily... More >>

It would be overly simplistic to imagine a chasm between the haves and have-nots in today's psych-rock landscape, even between the ones with huge production values and the ones sticking it out with streamers and bubblegum. The reason: All the best bands these days carry some degree of... More >>

Give us enough booze and, yeah, we’ll cut a rug. But, to offset our proverbial two left feet, we almost always require a large dose of liquid courage and a short lesson on the proper moves. That means heading to The Duce on Tuesdays for South Central Swing, an evening of drinking,... More >>

Hanging out at a typical hookah bar can be pretty tiresome. The combination of blaring pop music and the veil of smoke all but guarantees a migraine. That is, unless you’re lucky enough to find a place that serves hummus or has a couple of belly dancers on hand as welcome... More >>

Ending a group bike ride at a restaurant is kind of like holding a hotdog in front of a fat kid on a treadmill. It offers incentive, makes the experience more fun, and leads to the replenishment of all burned calories. Excellent. Tempe’s weekly CRAP ride expands on that idea, bringing... More >>

Remember when getting smacked in the face by speeding red rubber was a bad thing? Well, no more! The folks at Phoenix Dodgeball have sprouted a society of ball-flinging fanatics that would be more than happy to make you their target. Along with Kiwanis Park, they have organized Drop-In... More >>

There are two surefire ways that nightclub owners can ensure that people to beat feet to their door: One is by filling their glasses with half-priced hooch, and the other involves filling the place with hotties wearing next to nothing. Old Town Scottsdale party palace The Firehouse combines the... More >>

Each spring break, thousands of horny college students descend upon Rocky Point, Mexico, where they drink excessively, unintentionally breed new strains of sexually transmitted diseases, and keep the local economy of the policia up and running. Up here in the Valley, living the Rocky Point life... More >>

There are biker bars, and then there are biker bars. British-style pub and anti-Snobbsdale neighborhood bar TT Roadhouse caters to the Harley crowd, sure, but on Mondays it’s all about pedal power. Roll up to Bike Night on your cruiser, fixie, or mountain bike and you’ll be treated... More >>

We may not be able to flair-tend, but a few tips and tricks from the professionals at one of the Valley’s best watering holes certainly couldn’t hurt our skills. Saturdays at Jade Bar, guests get their garnish on for Mixology 101, an interactive cocktail experience with a limited... More >>