Jonathan McNamaraDevastation players Nicholas Cucio (left) and Brian Valez. Valez runs Street Fighter tournaments at his Las Vegas-based game store "Game Over" and came out to support some of his hometown players at Devastation.
Determined to grasp victory, two warriors step onto an airfield unconcerned that a nearby military transport plane maneuvering to take off may disturb their encounter. On the right is Rufus, a fighter whose undulating belly and spandex outfit masks his deadly potential.
Rose Johnson's Memorial at Icehouse in Downtown Phoenix
There was no dirth of Rose Johnson-created (and inspired) art at the memorial celebration held in honor of the artist on Saturday night, June 20th, 2009 at the Icehouse downtown. Hundreds of people showed up to pay their respects to one of Phoenix's seminal members of this town's arts community. The memorial was capped by a procession of mermaids bearing offerings to the spirit of Rose Johnson...full story
See: Photos from the Rose Johnso
In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
Feathered Bastard:Shawna Forde, Alleged Kid Killer, Extremist, Phoenix Tea Party Attendee, and Ghost of Tea Parties Future
Up on the Sun:Rose Johnson, Devastation, Angels and Outlaws, Chandler Cinemas, and Third Friday Over the Weekend
Devastation 2009: Street Fighter IV Attracts the Country's Top Fighters
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