Ira Glass’ nasally, comforting voice leisurely moving through our speakers on a Saturday afternoon means one thing: WBEZ Chicago’s This American Life is on. Well, okay, two things; it’s also laundry day. But when the show’s This American Life Live! episode screens at... More >>

Provided you aren't stuck in summer school, now's primo young-adult-fiction-reading time. Not all of prolific author Alyson Noël's hot-selling books include elements of the paranormal, but her new "Soul Seeker" series, like The Immortals novels, has a ton of otherworldly and magical stuff... More >>

Upon hearing the news that former Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld will host a fashion show in Cannes with all-black clothing and accessories, the world of fashion must be in desperate need of a shockingly colorful remedy. Lucky for Arizona's trend-obsessed, Latino Fashion Live will bring a... More >>

If you ask us, being stuck in the desert for another weekend of 100-plus-degree weather earns us the right to indulge in a little escapism. When Phoenix Caribbean Carnival arrives to inject some island spice into Valley life, it'll make for a welcome staycation. Festivities heat up on Friday,... More >>

Living so close to Mexico, it’s easy to see the Latino influence on day-to-day life here in Arizona -- from street names to fashion. And although a few certain contentious state laws enacted might have you believe that that influence goes unappreciated, even downright unaccepted.... More >>

Life is tough, man. You go through your daily grind, working for the man and keeping your head down. Well, weekend warrior, prepare to throw a wrench in your plans and go out on a Monday night instead. Funked Up Mondays features some of Phoenix’s most talented musicians, including Brad B.... More >>

Paper has long been one of man’s greatest tools -- for communication, art, and the occasional origami fortuneteller -- and this summer, it’s in the spotlight at Phoenix Art Museum. “Paper!” is a collection of drawings, prints, watercolors, three-dimensional work, and... More >>

Paul Wilson's on a mission to redefine Lee Harvey Oswald -- yes, the Oswald famed (or framed) for assassinating President John F. Kennedy. "I want him to be innocent,” Wilson says. “In my reinvention of the man I have chosen to depict him as he might have been, had he not been... More >>

Sad face! We missed ASU's biannual Ceram-A-Rama in January, a four-day progressive gala and fundraiser that, for aficionados of 20th-century and contemporary ceramic art, is the equivalent of a party bus to Burning Man, Model U.N., Storage Wars, and a Vegas buffet. But we'll be consoled by the... More >>

The man and tribe behind the Geronimo legacy come to life this month at The Heard Museum. Curators have gathered objects for "Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience" from Heard's collection and from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of the American Indian,... More >>

Dorothy Gale contended that there's no place like home. But if we recall correctly her extended dream sequence that included a trip to Oz, it would seem that all she really needed throughout her yellow brick-paved journey was her little pup, Toto. The awh-inducing terrier bit old, mean ladies,... More >>

Beyond the impact on the local economy, there are other reasons to avoid big-box retailers. Those florescent-lighted traps seem to hire overly chipper sales-bots who adeptly disappear when needed. We're glad that “keeping it local” gets a breath of fresh air with the Second Saturday... More >>

If you squint while heading south on Interstate 10 approaching Tucson, you'd see acres of airplanes and plane parts resting in the dirt. Those are the boneyards -- storage grounds for retired commercial and Air Force aircraft -- and the hunting grounds for materials in gallerist Eric... More >>

If the only side of Scottsdale you've experienced involves bumping beats and consuming cosmos, then it might be time to venture out of Old Town. After all, the swanky suburb has a lot more to offer than flashy weekend outings. Take, for instance, the Scottsdale Street Fair, a mellow antidote to... More >>

The phrase “cage match” conjures up images of spurting blood, ripping flesh, and thugs pounding each other inside of a steel trap. Not exactly a gentleman’s sport. At the Torch Theatre’s Cage Match series, however, raging fists are replaced by clever quips and verbal... More >>

While it seems like a flighty daydream that Vincent Van Gogh ever rolled out a mat and tried yoga, we'd like to think that if he'd spent more time in downward dog then he might have been less of a downer. (Though the whole missing-ear thing probably would've made balance-focused tree pose... More >>

They say all’s fair in the ultimately unglamorous realms of love and war. Love dulls and dissolves. War tallies death and injury. Neither proves easy. Actors Theatre explores the harsh realities of both in its production of Donald Magulies’ Tony-nominated Time Stands Still opens... More >>

Yetis aren't exactly common main characters in children’s literature -- blame their bad rap on the many tales of their legendarily not-so-nice cousins, bigfoot and the abominable snowman. But with a few paintbrushes and a heartwarming storyline, local artist Jennifer Campbell and... More >>

If Vincent van Gogh were to see the hefty price tags his paintings carry nowadays (a recent auction estimated that one of his works could fetch $4.2 million), we’re pretty sure the post-impressionist, who was massively unsuccessful during his lifetime, would not only roll over in his... More >>

Arizona’s official state neckwear is making a loud comeback. The bolo tie, a signature Western accessory, gained popularity in the 1940s as a personalized neck piece for men and was worn by Western icons including Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy, and Roy Rogers. Bolo ties were also known for... More >>

Through the lenses of a handful of local photographers comes an interesting look at a layer we often ignore, scratch up, or let sizzle in the sun. “Skin” often plays a complicated role in our culture, but it makes for a beautiful subject in Method Art’s latest show, gathered... More >>

Club dancing is still awesome, but sometimes we’re desperate to get away from the popped collars, tacky go-go dancers, and bland DJ-spun electronica of Scottsdale’s nightlife scene. We crave something simpler, something from an era when hipsters were idolized and “swinging”... More >>

Although any fashion fiend worth her salt wouldn’t dare get them wet, the new and historic items of clothing exhibited in "The Sea" were inspired by bodies of water and nautical themes. The breadth of the collection, which is on view in the Ellman Fashion Design Gallery through Sunday... More >>