Nassau County

Tucker Woodbury Has Big Vig Plans -- Downtown, Flagstaff, and North Scottsdale -- Plus a Country Western Bar in Old Town

Tucker Woodbury has been keeping himself mighty busy lately. He and his partner, Jim Riley, have been refurbishing the historic house at Fillmore and 4th Avenue most recently occupied by Local Breeze and slated to become The Fillmore Vig by the second week in July, if all goes well. See also: -- Th ... More >>

Saddle Up, Y'all: The Western Officially Opens Tonight in Scottsdale

A few hours from now, the dulcet crooning of Mario Moreno and the swingy sounds of his backing act The Ramblers will waft out of The Western and into the Scottsdale night air, announcing the arrival of the area's newest live music spot. The stylish honky-tonk, which (as we reported last month) was ... More >>

Tucker Woodbury and Charlie Levy Bringing Country Joint The Western to Scottsdale

There's certainly no dearth of hangouts in the Valley where cowboys, cowgirls, or anyone else sporting a western shirt can down something tall and strong, get in some two-stepping action, or just hear some ol' fashioned daggum country music, pardner. Off the top of our heads, we can name close to tw ... More >>

Power of Myth

French Quarter Tour Diary - Week 1

​I won't attempt to explain the amalgam of esoteric in-jokes that manifested into the tour poster seen above. There's a perfectly good but lengthy explanation for why the four of us chose to put John Fogerty's head on a French Quarter t-shirt, gave him dice for eyes and exhorted the viewer to ... More >>

New Times Music Editor Jason Woodbury Spins Local Tunes on KWSS Tomorrow

​Wanna hear some hot new local music? Check out the "Morning Infidelity" program on KWSS 106.7 FM tomorrow (Thursday, May 26), when Jason Woodbury, the new Phoenix New Times Music Editor, plans to spin songs by artists highlighted in this week's print issue.As we reported in a cover story thi ... More >>

Gorillaz Not Breaking Up Just Yet

​Rumors were flying around last week that the Gorillaz had broken up. However, they haven't split just yet, according to Consequence of Sound.During a performance in New Zealand back in December, vocalist Damon Albarn gave a lengthy speech about how the show might end up being the band's last ever ... More >>

Homeward Bound

Valley artist wears influences on his sleeve

Latte Throwdown Coming to Lola Coffee

​Sometimes the simplest things can make a big difference in your day, like the care your barista puts into swirling espresso and foamy milk into an intricate design that brings a smile to your face. It's art that's more ephemeral than a Buddhist mandala, around for a matter of seconds un ... More >>

New in Downtown: Fresh Gourmet to Go

​The banner outside says "coming soon," but the sidewalk sign says "now open." Yes, Fresh Gourmet to Go is now officially open for business, and although the name implies a takeout joint, this is actually a cute cafe as well. Located at 110 E. Roosevelt, in the building just west of Carly's, ... More >>

Pie Social Celebrity Bakers (So Far) Announced

​We don't have a complete list yet, but couldn't wait to share the love. Here are some of the bakers/venues who've agreed to make pie for our first-ever Pie Social on November 13, 2 to 6 p.m., at 5th Street and Roosevelt:Barrio Cafe, The Breadfruit, Tracy Dempsey, Essence Bakery, Honeymoon Sweets, ... More >>

Ask the Critic: Where Can I Grab Lunch on My Way to the Airport?

Looking for a place to eat on your way to (or from) Sky Harbor that won't break the bank, that'll won't throw off your schedule, and that isn't a fast-food joint?Join the crowd. I've gotten more requests for suggestions on this front than just about any other restaurant-related question, and I'm hap ... More >>

Tag, You're Art: Local Street Artists Are Tagging Over Murals and Calling It Art

Giant Coffee Opens Alongside Bunky Boutique

​There was a lot going on this weekend, but one of the biggest buzz-creators was Saturday's long-awaited opening of Giant Coffee, the third downtown hangout created by Matt and Erenia Pool of Matt's Big Breakfast and The Roosevelt. Saturday's grand opening party was held in conjunction with t ... More >>

Cora Blouch, What Are You Eating?

​Cora Blouch The singer and knitter performs in the Amazing Grace II program with the Phoenix Chorale May 1-2 and May 9 at various venues in the Valley, and her Bewilderknits merchandise is sold at MADE, Practical Art and Ecocentricity What'd you eat for dinner last night? Homemade wild rice and ... More >>

Art Attack

Hot new works and sexy Shag invade this year’s Detour

10 Things Under $10 Christmas Weekend: Bettie Blood Burlesque, Coats & Villa, Groove Candy, and More

The Bettie Blood Burlesque Troupe is scheduled to perform at Rogue Bar in Scottsdale tonight.A​fter six endless weeks of endless hype, treacly commercials, and non-stop carols, we're only 48 hours or so from the arrival of Christmas morning. But you don't have to wait until then to get your presen ... More >>

Lola Coffee Opens For Third Friday

​Coffee fanatics have been waiting for the opening of Lola Coffee on Roosevelt, the second location of Daniel Wayne's popular java joint, and it's finally here. Stop by the historic Gold Spot building at 1001 N. 3rd Ave. (the entrance is actually on Roosevelt) between 7 and 10 p.m. ... More >>

Pollo Asado Feast at Tradiciones

​Lunch at Tradiciones, the Mexican restaurant attached to Phoenix Ranch Market at 16th Street and Roosevelt, is always a good lunchtime escape. Somehow it always feels like I have the run of the place (no doubt it's a huge dining room), and the food is reliably tasty.

Final Folk Festival

Arty Girl: Make Your Holiday Ornament for MADE Art Boutique

By Stephend9 on flickr Creative Commons.​Yes, yes, I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet and I apologize profusely for the holiday theme of this blog.I swear, I'm not one of those people who put up strings of lights and fake inflatable snowmen in my front yard the day after Halloween. In fact, I'm ... More >>

Lots Going on Downtown This Weekend . . .

​This week's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place downtown, seems to have spawned all kinds of fun activities planned for this weekend. On Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m., the free Green Streets Festival will take over Roosevelt Street between 4th and ... More >>

10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Green Streets Festival, Obscura, PAPA, and More

Turn Back O Man is scheduled to perform tonight at Fifth and Roosevelt streets.​Downtown Phoenix is gonna be a hotbed of activity this weekend. Of the 10 different low-cost/no-cost events getting pimped in this blog post, eight will be taking place within the confines of P-Town's urban core. There ... More >>

"Hemingway in the Latin World"

Monsters of Folk Mural Pops Up

Courtesy of Steve Chilton​If you've driven by Eye Lounge at Roosevelt and 4th Street lately you maybe have noticed this cool mural promoting the upcoming Monsters of Folk show at The Orpheum. Turns out local promoter Charlie Levy (the man behind Stateside Presents, which, if you've seen our Best O ... More >>

Partners in Thought Crime

Firehouse unveils new art-cum-retail space

First Fly Day

Skate extravaganza stops traffic on Roosevelt Row

Tale of "Whoa"

Moore and Zahn strike again with offbeat-crafts emporium

Roosevelt School District Shows Big Improvement in Test Scores

  ​South Phoenix's Roosevelt School District, historically one of the Valley's worst-performing districts, made an impressive gain in test scores in 2009. The district announced today that students performed 9 percent better in math and 10 percent better in reading on the AIMS test. That ... More >>

Arty Girl: Save money at MADE art boutique tonight!

By Carly Jane1 at flickr creative commons.I swear to God, if I make another, "Hey kids, with the economy being down and all..." comment on this blog, my creativity is officially tapped out.So I tread carefully as I write about MADE art boutique's celebration of the recent, mini-recovery of the econo ... More >>

Club Candids at The Turf

Hey, someone tell these guys to calm down.Sometimes, we just like to pay a little attention to the regular folks in town. So rather than heading to a big event with all the scenester kids wearing their flashiest crap, we decided to check out a relatively new spot in the downtown Phoenix drinking rot ... More >>

nextDOOR

RoRo rows your boat

SMoCA and Mirrors

Beautiful-people schmoozefest focuses on fashion

Get Lost

Thank you for Leafing

Detour From Drinking

Taking in culture instead of tequila

House Party

Pool will wet your whistle

Sammy Time

Fresh pasture for downtown grazing

Born with a Trunk

Aside from the lead actor, The Elephant Man is one big bore

Gridiron Grudge

Caliente seeks redemption against Aftershock

State of the Art

The First Friday sun fries the flesh, while the art leaves spectators unimpressed

Fuzzy Math

Mishandled money adds up to a loss for students at Roosevelt schools

Bye Bye Birdie

An endangered bird is thriving in the dry bottom of Roosevelt Lake. Too bad it's in the way of water for Phoenix.

Double Your Pleasure

Cathy Dresbach's turn as sparring siblings highlights The Mineola Twins

Best Downtown Alternative Art Space

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307 Going Down?

Naw, the notorious gay cabaret club is just on the move

Silkworms and Science

Guerrilla-art assaults ain't what they used to be

SCHOOL'S OUT IN ROOSEVELTBOWING TO PRESSURE FROM NEIGHBORS, PHOENIX ELEMENTARY BOARD OVERTURNS PLAN TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOL NEAR DOWNTOWN

LITTLE DREAD SCHOOLHOUSE

AFTER DECADES OF DECLINE AND A REAL ESTATE BUST, TERRY GODDARD AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF THE ROOSEVELT NEIGHBORHOOD ARE REKINDLING VISIONS OF GRANDEUR. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO ROOM IN THE VISION FOR THE INNER CITY'S BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE

DEL WEBB'S 5,600-ACRE NEW RIVER DEVELOPMENT HAS SPAWNED CONTROVERSY. BUT NEWS COVERAGE HAS IGNORED THE WATER WHEELING AND DEALING THAT COULD CARPET ARIZONA'S VIRGIN DESERT WITH SUBURBAN SPRAWL.

HEAD OF THE CLASSES

SCHOOL-BOARD ELECTIONS ARE IMPORTANT. VICIOUS, GOOFY AND CONFUSING, TOO.