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  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Brian Kingdeski of The Spot, Gilbert's New Neighborhood...uh, Spot

    The Spot in Gilbert, where owner Brian Kingdeski talks family values and bringing homemade classics, at an affordable price. Although an undeniably Google-unfriendly name, "The Spot" fits this restaurant like a glove. With dexterity that reveals Kingdeski's decades of experience in the restaurant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Failed Resolutions: Some of Robrt Pela's Favorite Memoirs are Total Busts

    ​In this week's issue of New Times, you'll see our annual Resolution Guide. This year: a collection of writers and contributors resolved to love their city. Some failed and succeeded (read Snapshots of a City, and New-Found Love for a Hometown), and others found reasons to love Phoenix because of ... More >>

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Balam Acab's Alec Koone Lives With His Mom, Quietly Reviving R&B

    ​In this week's issue of New Times, you'll see our annual Resolution Guide. This year: a collection of writers and contributors resolved to love their city. Some failed and succeeded (read Snapshots of a City, and New-Found Love for a Hometown), and others found reasons to love Phoenix because of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Taser Off the Hook For Two Deaths (Thanks to Steroids and PCP)

    Tasers: safer than PCP.​Scottsdale-based Taser International, the manufacturer of stun guns used by police departments all over the world, is off the hook for two Taser-related deaths because the two men who died were each had PCP in their systems when they were zapped by authorities.One of the me ... More >>

  • News

    September 15, 2011

    Ask a Mexican on Puerto Ricans and Matanzas

    Tasers: safer than PCP.​Scottsdale-based Taser International, the manufacturer of stun guns used by police departments all over the world, is off the hook for two Taser-related deaths because the two men who died were each had PCP in their systems when they were zapped by authorities.One of the me ... More >>

  • Film

    August 25, 2011

    Our Idiot Brother: Paul Rudd Has a Predictable Profound Effect on His Siblings

    Tasers: safer than PCP.​Scottsdale-based Taser International, the manufacturer of stun guns used by police departments all over the world, is off the hook for two Taser-related deaths because the two men who died were each had PCP in their systems when they were zapped by authorities.One of the me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    "Buffalo" William Willis, Alleged Tunnel-Digging/Cross-Dressing Kiddy-Porn Connoisseur, Flips His Wig When Busted by Marshals

    It puts the lotion on its skin​"Buffalo" William Willis, the alleged cross-dressing kiddy-porn connoisseur who removed his court ordered ankle monitor earlier this week, was not only busted by U.S. Marshals yesterday, he was busted wearing a wig -- which is both fitting and terrifying.When Willis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Payton Curry, What Are You Listening To?

    Payton Curry​Payton J. CurryThe chef recently launched a pop-up concept at the Welcome Diner. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Cat Power Radio. It's been one of those weeks for me. I don't do radio at all. What's the last song played ... More >>

  • Film

    March 10, 2011

    Marwencol: One Guy's Self-Help Project Is Another Guy's Outsider Art

    Payton Curry​Payton J. CurryThe chef recently launched a pop-up concept at the Welcome Diner. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Cat Power Radio. It's been one of those weeks for me. I don't do radio at all. What's the last song played ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Melissa Barth of Posh

    Carol BlonderPosh pastry chef Melissa Barth​ Like most younger siblings, Melissa Barth liked to follow her big brother around. In high school she entered a culinary program to be just like him. Her brother went on to a career in computers, but once Melissa hit the pastry station, she never wanted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Employee of New York Gubernatorial Candidate Served Time in Arizona for DUI Hit and Run -- By "Employee," We Mean Campaign Driver

    www.buffalorising.com Carl Paladino, the Republican nominee for governor in New York.​Most people convicted of a hit-and-run DUI in Arizona have a tough time getting a job at McDonald's. One man, however, has overcome the limitations of a DUI conviction and landed himself a pretty sweet gig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Barenaked Ladies at Dodge Theatre on 7/25/2010

    Shawn Anderson​Barenaked Ladies Dodge Theatre July 25, 2010Ed Robertson is probably the more talented of the two founding members of Barenaked Ladies. Creative input aside, Robertson is a master chameleon, both able to mimic the boisterous nerdiness of ex-frontman Steven Page and do all the little ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    Rivers Cuomo in Bus Accident, Weezer Cancels Shows (Phoenix Date Safe)

    Rivers Cuomo and family are safe following an icy bus crash last night in upstate New York.​In a bit of unfortunate news, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo had to be hospitalized after the bus carrying him, his family and an assistant hit a patch of ice, busted through a guardrail and ended up in a ditch earl ... More >>

  • Film

    December 3, 2009

    Everybody’s Fine: Father Does Not Know Best When Father Is De Niro

    Rivers Cuomo and family are safe following an icy bus crash last night in upstate New York.​In a bit of unfortunate news, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo had to be hospitalized after the bus carrying him, his family and an assistant hit a patch of ice, busted through a guardrail and ended up in a ditch earl ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Green Day's Dookie and the Peak of Western Civilization

    Rivers Cuomo and family are safe following an icy bus crash last night in upstate New York.​In a bit of unfortunate news, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo had to be hospitalized after the bus carrying him, his family and an assistant hit a patch of ice, busted through a guardrail and ended up in a ditch earl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    Opening Monday: J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician

      In the past few months, a lot of local restaurants have postponed openings (indefinitely, for some), but the most high-profile, highly anticipated one is making its debut before the end of this year, as promised. It's J&G Steakhouse, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's upscale ... More >>

  • Music

    November 27, 2008

    The Morning Of

      In the past few months, a lot of local restaurants have postponed openings (indefinitely, for some), but the most high-profile, highly anticipated one is making its debut before the end of this year, as promised. It's J&G Steakhouse, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's upscale ... More >>

  • Film

    August 28, 2008

    Frozan River may lay it on thick, but Melissa Leo nails the role of a struggling single mom

      In the past few months, a lot of local restaurants have postponed openings (indefinitely, for some), but the most high-profile, highly anticipated one is making its debut before the end of this year, as promised. It's J&G Steakhouse, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's upscale ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2008

    John Lennon's killer finds Jesus, but not parole

      In the past few months, a lot of local restaurants have postponed openings (indefinitely, for some), but the most high-profile, highly anticipated one is making its debut before the end of this year, as promised. It's J&G Steakhouse, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's upscale ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2008

    Gift of Gag

    Joke band returns. No joke.

  • Music

    April 24, 2008
  • Film

    January 24, 2008
  • News

    September 7, 2006

    Loose Screws

    The patriotic pigeon uses the bleedin’ facts to peck holes in the rantings of 9/11 conspiracy wacktivists!

  • News

    June 8, 2006

    Tough Coach

    Another winning season ends for Pat Murphy and his baseball team. Now, it's ASU management's turn at bat

  • Culture

    March 23, 2006

    D.I.Y. Downtown

    Phoenix's downtown is not a place for artists and business owners looking for a fashionable address or an established scene. But it's just right for those who want to blaze urban trails into a city with a suburban soul

  • Film

    August 4, 2005

    Going for Broken

    Bill Murray gets a Dear Don letter

  • Culture

    August 4, 2005

    Pardon Me

    It's no fun being an illegal alien

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Tune In, Turn On

    The Walkmen drop out of the New York rock revival

  • Music

    June 24, 2004

    Vans Warped Tour

    Hundreds of bands converge on Peoria Sports Complex

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2004

    B. Fudding

    Philosophy and propaganda mingle in multi-media performance

  • Film

    May 13, 2004

    Sour Town

    Dogville screws the pooch

  • Music

    November 13, 2003

    Betting on ODB?

    As Dirt McGirt growls louder, Russell Jones becomes invisible before our eyes

  • Film

    August 21, 2003

    American Idyll

    Camp charms, but it needs less talking and more singing

  • Music

    May 8, 2003

    Ever More?

    Everclear keeps perfecting its fiery punk pop. But is their demise in sight?

  • Music

    May 1, 2003

    Jam Land

    Local improv musicians converge on Sail Inn for 4:20 Fest. Sedona may lie in their future.

  • Film

    December 26, 2002

    Catcher in the Sky

    Spielberg, once more, is caught up in the thrill of the chase

  • Music

    May 16, 2002

    The Band

    The Last Waltz (WB/Rhino)

  • Music

    December 20, 2001

    Pain Relievers

    After marauding up and down the East Coast, and befriending Ween, Less Pain Forever returns for the holidays

  • Music

    December 13, 2001

    Big Dreams

    Mercury Rev looks to the future without forgetting its past

  • Culture

    February 15, 2001

    Cough It Up

    The man who created Josie and the Pussycats can't understand why his girls don't belong to him

  • Film

    January 4, 2001

    Sibling Chivalry

    A prodigal brother brings home a little trouble but much joy in irresistible You Can Count on Me

  • Culture

    August 10, 2000

    Beijing Beauties

    Is Chinese 'Forbidden City' exhibition in tea leaves for Phoenix Art Museum?

  • News

    July 15, 1999

    Captive Audience

    The president came to town and all I got was a good look at his red neck

  • News

    August 6, 1998

    Flashes

    The president came to town and all I got was a good look at his red neck

  • Film

    November 14, 1996

    The Lost Boys

    Metalhead murder trial exhumed in documentary Paradise Lost

  • Film

    September 19, 1996

    Chunk Style

    Heavy sheds light on overweight misfit

  • Culture

    June 6, 1996

    Tempest in a Toilet Bowl

    Creator Kate Millett puts a lid on the art controversy that won't die

  • Music

    May 30, 1996

    The Good Foot

    A survey of recent roots, funk, R&B and surf releases

  • News

    July 7, 1994

    BRIAN KINGMAN'S BLUE PERIOD

    THE FORMER OAKLAND A'S PITCHER GOT ENTANGLED IN THE THEFT OF A MILLION-DOLLAR PICASSO. EXCEPT IT WASN'T A PICASSO.

  • Dining

    June 5, 1991

    STEAKSALL KINDS

    THE FORMER OAKLAND A'S PITCHER GOT ENTANGLED IN THE THEFT OF A MILLION-DOLLAR PICASSO. EXCEPT IT WASN'T A PICASSO.

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