Arizona’s monsoon season has arrived. Last night a dusty storm blew through the state, bringing (a little) relief from the high heat and a great excuse to snap a photo or two. Arizonans took to social media to share what they saw. Including the awe-inducing shot above, here are five…
If the phrase “You cannot be serious!” is a quotable reference and you have some inkling of who’s still in the running for a Wimbledon 2013 championship (a tough challenge considering how many top-ranked contenders are out already), then you are a tennis nerd and this one’s for you. You’ll…
Something about summertime kind of kills our curiosity. No longer are we amped to hunt for cool art, try hot new restaurants, or, honestly, even bother to put on real clothing. Hence the appeal of “The Summer Gem Show” at Lisa Sette Gallery (which, yes, we plan to get dressed…
If there’s one thing pundits love discussing, it’s how the American Dream is dead. They’ll dig up statistics, ask talking heads, and bemoan investment bubbles, Ben Bernanke, and inflation to prove their point: Doomsday is nigh, middle class. For more colorful perspectives on the topic, consult the works included in…
For an unknown period of time, we were under the impression that comedians Dan Mintz and Nathan Fielder were one and the same. If you are familiar with both dark-haired jokesters known for their froggy deadpan delivery, then you know that they are voice twins and probably forgive us. Otherwise…
Pundits, politicians, and (of course) celebrities took to Twitter to share their reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act and dismiss California’s Proposition 8. Running the gamut from hilarious to heartfelt, here are the top 20 celeb tweets responding to the…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: With a mod look in a current color scheme, this geometric wood-bead necklace combines summery tones of mint and coral with tetrahedronic angles, making a wearable, chic adornment…
Meat Market Vintage is closing up up shop. Fans of the punky-funky Tempe boutique needn’t worry, though. The boutique will shutter during July, owners announce via Facebook, and during that month they will embark on shopping excursions to restock the shop with fresh duds come August. Call it a summer…
Maya Day & Nightclub Pool Party Maya Day & Nightclub had a line out the door on Saturday, June 22. The posh Scottsdale club was full of fit and tan guests escaping the heat, sipping cocktails, and dancing to Top 40 hits all afternoon…
Video games are art. That is the unwavering stance of Java innovator and noted game aficionado Chris Melissinos. When he talks about writing gaming code, he compares it to writing poetry. These games are more than digitized pastimes — they’re an amalgam of all forms of traditional art, he says…
Video games are art. That is the unwavering stance of Java innovator and noted game aficionado Chris Melissinos. When he talks about writing gaming code, he compares it to writing poetry. These games are more than digitized passtimes – they’re an amalgam of all forms of traditional art, he says.And…
Maybe it’s ’cause we’re Millennials and all, but we sure as shit didn’t sympathize with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich when he decided to take on/down Napster. We don’t want to be force-fed your MTV; give us the music.And, in case you hadn’t heard, that stance has had quite the effect on…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Streetwear company Medium Apparel was named one of Phoenix Fashion Week’s emerging designers for 2013. But the brand (with former New Times assistant art director Zac McDonald at…
The Phoenix Fashion Week team announced its 2013 pack of 12 emerging designers. In the coming months, the international bunch of aspiring fashionables will work on honing their brands and perfecting their collections, which they will show at Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 from October 1 through 5 at Talking Stick…
Mark-Taylor Summer of Love Pool Party in Gilbert Gilbertonians young and old didn’t let the heat keep them inside this past weekend. Instead, they flocked to the Mark-Taylor Summer of Love pool party at the Borrego Apartments to cool off. See also: Five Must-Attend Metro Phoenix Pool Parties in June…
Artist Joseph “Sentrock” Perez feels invincible. The Arizona native, who now resides in Chicago, has reasons aplenty to feel that way, but what’s inspired the feeling this week is his winning Chicago-based shoe company Bucketfeet’s next artist contest. Sentrock submitted a black, white, red, and robin’s egg design on a…
Daniel Levick is a big-picture kind of guy. With his latest work, on view at Arizona State University’s Night Gallery, the artist used satellite imagery from online mapping sites and employed collage to transform the images into his imagined desert city “Heliopolis.””The map-like qualities of these images are intentionally altered…
Dig up your dauber and get ready for a game of chance. New Times culture blog Jackalope Ranch Presents Bingo in the lounge at Crescent Ballroom on June 17.Arizona’s resident hip-storian Marshall Shore will emcee the evening of gaming, which will feature custom-made, jackalope-adorned bingo cards from Phoenix-based artist (and…
Pull out a pen and paper; it’s time for some note-taking. Here are three lectures that’ll give your brain a bump this June. “The Single Woman’s Guide to Renaissance England” @ Changing Hands The lives of single ladies in big cities are no new territory. There’s Sarah Jessica Parker’s stylish…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What:This classic vintage T-shirt is instantly recognizable to fans of the late John Lennon. But its simple two-tone ringer design and straightforward message make it wearable no matter the…
Fashion collaborations are officially on the upswing. H&M announced that Parisian designer Isabel Marant will collaborate with fast fashion retailer a fall 2013 collection. This follows Target’s recent announcement that Phillip Lim will design a fall collection for the big box store. Marant’s designs are known for their signature boho-rocker…
The owners of Midcentury modern furniture store Phoenix Metro Retro announced via Facebook that they’ll close up their Melrose District shop June 22. Douglas and Heidi Ambrahamson have run the store since 2009. “We’ve got wonderful customers, and I’m really going to miss a lot of them,” Heidi says. See…
