Gold is, if nothing else, covetable. Folks rushed to California in the mid-1800s to find their own pieces of it. Modern-day moguls count it as the most popular precious metal to invest in. And gold belongings long have been seen as a symbol of wearable wealth – whether its a…

We’re sure we aren’t the first wordplayers to realize that comedian Maria Bamford’s last name is made up of the complimentary acronym BAMF, which stands for, ahem, badass motherfucker. And we can’t be the only ones who’ve found the lettering coincidence fitting.Bamford is a BAMF for plenty of reasons, but…

Christ almighty, we are already tired of Christmas crap. Between the endless shopping lists, obligatory party overload, and the unavoidable cookie onslaught, there’s almost no escaping baby Jesus and what he, Hallmark, and Coca-Cola hath wrought.But “almost” is the key word there. One holiday-ish event in particular has screwed up…

Short films are one of the best media for discovering budding creative types. With budgets significantly smaller than your average summer tentpole, filmmakers can express themselves without being beholden to high-priced superstars and Hollywood execs. And, ideally, viewers get just enough time with films to stay entertained and become fans…

Gilbert’s Art Intersection is an invaluable resource for Valley photographers. Year-round, the space hosts exhibitions, classes, and a residency program for budding and established creative types. And once a year, it auctions of valuables so that it can keep on keeping on. This year, AI’s Annual Silent Auction, which doubles…

It’s official. Phoenix has fleas.That’s thanks to vintage shopping enthusiast Ashlee Molina, who’s organized the inaugural Phoenix Flea, which takes place Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30. Molina had been itching to start up a recurring flea market-style event in town since returning about a year ago. She’d traveled,…

Waking before the crack of dawn is the norm for thousands of Americans hunting for post-Thanksgiving deals. But what if we told you that you could sleep in, get your Black Friday shop on in a leisurely fashion, and sip mimosas while you browse? Not in your wildest, right?But, friends,…

Shine, our annual pocket guide to all things Scottsdale, is out. And this year, local artist Luster Kaboom is taking readers on an illustrated ride through the city’s best spots for food, drink, art, and entertainment. Here, in no particular order, are the five best places to exercise in Scottsdale…

After a young boy is hit by a car and killed while chasing his dog into the street, his parents are left to pick up the pieces (or sweep them under the rug) in David Lindsay-Abaire’s Rabbit Hole. Becca copes with her intense grief by distancing herself from any memory…

You think you’ve got crafting down pat just because you bought Martha Stewart’s glitter in all 24 colors? Wrong-o, pal. For proof that crafts take more than DIY spirit and ish you bought at Hobby Lobby, head to ASU Art Museum’s exhibition “Crafting a Continuum: Rethinking Contemporary Craft.”It’s the first…

Turns out you don’t need an art history degree and a background in curating to make an impact on what hangs at Phoenix Art Museum. Not during ArtPick, anyway. The annual event turns patrons into curators by having them vote on one new piece to be added to the museum’s…

Of all the descriptors you could assign to Arizona’s canal system, we’re willing to bet “beautiful” wouldn’t make the top 10. In spite of that, Scottsdale Public Art is making a habit of transforming Scottsdale’s Waterfront into a wonderfully immersive art installation with its annual event Canal Convergence. The main…

Merry May Vintage is a boutique housed in a throwback trailer. Usually around this time of year its owner, Ashley Eaton, would start toting the mobile shop around town to various events and festivals. But when her generator was stolen earlier this year, Eaton had to come up with a…