Difficult People Recap: Week of Yes

We’re recapping Difficult People, episode by episode. Welcome to Shondaland!  Inspiration comes in many forms. For some, it’s derived from the success story of Shonda Rhimes. For others, it’s the stories she wrote about in her Year of Yes memoir. And for Billy, it’s in the Amazon review of the…

7 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, August 22, through Thursday, August 25. For more events, see our curated online calendar.  Meet Me Downtown Need a little Monday motivation? Get moving with Meet Me Downtown, a free weekly social walk courtesy of Blue Cross…

The Scottsdale Cultural Council Has a New Name

The nonprofit entity formerly known as the Scottsdale Cultural Council announced on Wednesday, August 17, that it has a new name, logo, and website.  Meet Scottsdale Arts. Founded in 1987, the organization is contracted by the City of Scottsdale to operate its arts venues and offerings. That means it receives money from…

Difficult People Recap: This Time with Housewives!

We’re recapping Difficult People, episode by episode. Hey, you look homeschooled! It’s been slow going for Billy and Julie on season two of Difficult People. Between the two, they’ve failed at resolutions not to have anonymous sex at the gym, killed Nathan Lane, kept their porn to themselves, pretended to…

Why Jimmy Nguyen Fuses Street Art with Nail Art

Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 38. Jimmy Nguyen. Jimmy…

Difficult People Recap: Sharon Stone-ing It

We’re recapping Difficult People, episode by episode. Make a wish. Let’s get ready to rum… do the best we can! So reads the banner in the high school gym where Difficult People’s “36 Candles” opens. Think of it as our roadmap for the episode.  Arthur is competing in a PBS versus NPR…

Andrew King on Why Tempe Needs More Art

Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 40. Andrew King. Andrew…

Difficult People Recap: “That’s Really Offensive”

We’re recapping Difficult People, episode by episode. Bless your wooden head. There is an episode of Seinfeld called “The Jimmy” that you might not remember. It’s not a rerun standby. Partly because it’s offensive, arguably. And partly because it offers one of the show’s most biting social commentaries. It’s about how…