Blessed Virgin Mary

Robrt Pela's Heartwarming Valentine Tale: "If It's Friday, This Must Be the Body of Christ"

Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we're handing out Candy Hearts -- stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. I know a 12-year-old who eats nothing but peanut butter and chicken fingers. Three meals a day. No kidding. She has, as that old poem a ... More >>

Don't Eat That: Vagina Onion Ring Found at Burger King is Now on eBay (for $9,000)

In today's example of "shit people actually pay money to own" comes the high-priced, deep-fried lady box that's all yours -- if you can cough up the cash. The Vagina Onion Ring, now up for bid on eBay, is not only a sure sign of the end of times, but also of pure entrepreneurship. Not only did s ... More >>

Top Phoenix Music Stories of the Week

The news waits for no one -- at least that's what we read somewhere -- so it's perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of our biggest stories f ... More >>

In Honor of Pussy Riot: Five of the Greatest Punk Protest Songs

Even faced with seven years in prison for a political stunt pulled in the Russian Orthodox Church, feminist punks Pussy Riot shouldn't feel alone. The riot grrls' plea for the Virgin Mary to expel Vladimir Putin from the Kremlin has gained global support from musicians as varied as Madonna, Paul McC ... More >>

Laurie Notaro Loves Restaurant Mexico, has a Bone to Pick with Chow Bella

​ Typically when we make a list around here, we share our favorites. But once in a while, a Chow Bella contributor feels compelled to warn you away from a spot (or 10) and so was born our list of the 10 Worst Mexican Restaurants in Metro Phoenix. Check out the comments on the post. Not a one is w ... More >>

SHINE: Party

How an Underage Illegal Immigrant Became One of the Valley's Hottest Tattoo Artists

Club Candids: El Hefe's Grand Opening Weekend

Benjamin LeathermanSome of the helpful hotties at El Hefe.If there's one thing that Scottsdale excels at, it's excess. To wit: Even though Old Town's nightlife district already is populated by plenty of Mexican-inspired drinkeries (Dos Gringos, Loco Patron, Salty Senorita, et al.), why not add one m ... More >>

Guy Robs Phoenix Auto Parts Store; Takes Part for Chevy Yukon, Leaves Cash

If you know either of these guys call the cops.​Looks like a local thief needs a quick refresher course in Armed Robbery 101: when committing armed robbery, you're not limited in what you can steal. You're already committing a crime that will likely land you in prison, so you might as well grab as ... More >>

Celebrate National Crepe Day and Get Rich Quick

Flip this baby and you'll be rich!​In France, today is National Crepe Day, also known as La Chandeleur, and in the truly American tradition of latching onto holidays where there is a promise of good food and fun -- why not, it works for Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day -- we're joining the ... More >>

Like a Virgin

Sonic tale of a religious icon plays at PAM

Virgin of Guadalupe Image Defies Explanation, Scientists Tells Catholics at Conference

  ​It's a miracle! Or not. According to one scientist, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe that supposedly appeared on a peasant's cloak more than 200 years ago defies rational explanation. This load of hokum was foisted on a crowd of believers at the First International Marian Con ... More >>

Hot Links: D-Backs, Mike Tyson, and Holy Skittles

After losing to the Oakland A's 2-6 on Sunday and the San Diego Padres 7-9 on Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks look to redeem themselves at tonight's home game against the Padres.  Monday's victory was the 10th in a row for the San Diego team...A 16 year-old boy is dead after diving from a clif ... More >>

Bank Robberies on the Rise in Valley; Feds and Local Authorities Pledge to Work Cases Hard

The number of bank robberies in the Valley have doubled compared to the first few months of 2008, prompting authorities to pledge to work harder on the cases. From January to May 1 in 2008, robbers held up 44 Valley banks. In the same four months in 2009, they hit 88. There were 179 bank ... More >>

The Final Bad Xmas Pageant

Sure, sure, everybody's been to the holiday pageants with the recreation of the nativity scene and the singing of the Christmas carols and the warm, fuzzy feelings that Christmas brings with it. But for those ready to hang themselves with a string of Christmas lights at the thought of being forced ... More >>

House Muses

“Lowriders and Tattoos” at Mesa Arts Center Is an Audiovisual Attack That Hurts So Good

Phoenix Art Museum highlights the razzle-dazzle of ancient calligraphy in its "Illuminated Manuscripts" exhibit

Booze Pig hails the Taxi Inn, home of the Mi/Chelada

Folk Score

Form follows fun

Pass the Arroz, Chely

Rice paddy is just short for Rice Patrick

Special Guadalupe Edition

La migra doesn't take a holiday

The Passion of the Christ: A Very Special Episode

Conception far from immaculate in teenybop retelling

Balls on the Tree

Lies, avocados, and statistics

The Delightful Dud

Special Mother Edicíon

Reality Bites

Summer in the city

Magical Mystery Tour

Exploring the life and art of the late Sean O'Donnell

The Write Stuff

Everybody still loves Raymond

Unholy Night

"Mutated vaudeville" cuts through the tinsel

U.S. Maple

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers

¡Americano! (Emma Java)

BEST REASON TO GROW A GREEN THUMB

The Garden Party

East Meets West

A weekend of cherry rides and zoot-suited friends

Chicano and the Man

Ralphie May isn't Latino, but he's plenty loco

Stuffing Shockers

Gutsy Mexican food in the Valley

Bitter Pill

Glendale's Juarez debuts with a brilliant platter of pharmaceutical country-pop

Faith Lift

The Third Miracle may make a believer out of you

Various artists

Fire & Skill: The Songs of the Jam
(Ignition/Epic Records)

Spade & Neutered

Scottsdale's "Looking Forward" is sanitized for your protection

Exorcise in Futility

As demonic-possession thrillers go, Stigmata's no head-turner

Flashes

Letters

Marian Theology--Phoenix Style

Diverse Decree

Seven Guitars, one Tortilla, two approaches to ethnic theater

Along Comes Mary

Holy Roller

PEROT: THE WET LOOKMYSTERIOUS RAIN SPOT PRECIPITATES INTEREST

SEEING THE LIGHT

NOW APPEARING IN SOUTH PHOENIX: THE VIRGIN MARY

THE NAKED DESERT

UNDER EVERY ROCK? SCANDAL! A GUIDE TO OUR MOST TORRID TERRAIN.