Looks like fall’s big fashion trend will be 1990s rocker duds — flannel, Doc Marten-esque boots, Courtney Love levels of manicured dishevelment, and all. While the looks presented at Phoenix Fashion Week’s fourth annual MIM Rocks Fashion show will be more spring-friendly than Cobain-centric, the event will spotlight how music…
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: Christina “Xappa” Franco’s handmade multi-strand Ice Queen necklace mixes girly vintage pearls with gunmetal and brass spikes for a tough and lovely look. Where: Xappaland Cost: $42 See…
Is your hair/past full of secrets? Do you wish it/both were? Guess what, wannabe. Nobody cares. What they do care about, however, is the ultra-fetch new Tumblr Mean Mad Men. It’s that thing where the best quotes from Tina Fey’s high school comedy Mean Girls are applied to images of…
If runway shows from Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Rodarte are any indication, looks like fall’s big fashion trend will be 1990s rocker duds — flannel, Doc Marten-esque boots, Courtney Love levels of manicured dishevelment, and all. While the looks presented at Phoenix Fashion Week’s fourth annual MIM Rocks Fashion at…
At long last the weekend has arrived. Here’s how to spend it. Chris Tucker @ Celebrity Theatre Go ahead and call it a comeback. After effectively dropping off the face of the earth following the release of 2007’s massively successful Rush Hour 3, comedian Chris Tucker is relaunching his career…
New, vintage, and handmade goods meet gardening at Roosevelt Growhouse and GROWop Boutique. Makes sense, then, that the shop/community plot’s Honey Harvest promises more than just sweetener. Along with a big batch of nectar-infused treats, the garden party will feature an exclusive collection of 25 paintings from Rebecca Green and…
Native American performance artist James Luna (Puyukitchum/Luiseño) obeys no boundaries when it comes to his installations, which often include him as a subject. Because his art is anything but stereotypical, Luna has pushed the public’s perception of what native art is by grappling with his ethnic identity in his works.Luna…
When relatives of the already-famous tout their familial ties, normally it does not bode well. So weary of name-droppers are we that it takes quite the moniker to pique our interest.In the case of actress and writer Diane Ladd, discovering that she’s a cousin of playwright Tennessee Williams gave us…
Go right ahead and bemoan Sarah Jessica Parker, Lululemon, and celeb trainer Tracy Anderson all you want. It doesn’t change the fact that ever-popular Pilates is a super-effective workout – and, unlike your lovehandles after a few sessions, it’s here to stay.Accept it. And see what all the flat-belly fuss…
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: A pair of broken-in leather cowboy kickers is a must-have for every wardrobe. With an Old West feel, copper embellishments, and a cow skull adorning each ankle, these…
New, vintage, and handmade goods meet gardening at Roosevelt Growhouse and GROWop Boutique. Makes sense, then, that the shop/community plot’s Honey Harvest promises more than just sweetener. Along with a big batch of nectar-infused treats, the garden party will feature an exclusive collection of 25 paintings from Rebecca Green and…
Here they are — your five best bets for a good time out on the town this weekend. “The Joe and Jan Show” @ 335 Commons It’s no secret Governor Jan Brewer and Sheriff Joe Arpaio deal in antics. The duo has done more than inspire headlines, though, as 11…
We’ve been known to marathon reality shows like Storage Wars, Pawn Stars, and American Pickers because it’s fascinating to see what people are willing to spend big money on: Hot Wheels wrapped in plastic, golf clubs, and weird old swords. It’s more fascinating yet when these bidders hawkishly home in…
While it’s easy to get your antiquing on in just about any Valley ‘hood, it sort of sucks that there’s no be-all, end-all shopping mecca for vintage hunters. Lucky for those on the prowl for old goodies, this weekend there’s a massive market open at Thunderbird Plaza, 13802 North Scottsdale…
The six-foot saguaros dangling from the ceiling in “Creature-Man-Nature” at Mesa Contemporary Arts look like they could descend on you at any moment, so you’ll have to overcome the urge to duck while walking through the exhibition. Up through April 28, the multimedia show features works by Mary Shindell, Carolyn…
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: We dig all the offerings from Phoenix-based home goods company Handmade Riot, run by James Waldron and former New Times contributor Nicole Whittington. But with the Lakers making…
Better not obliterate too many brain cells while spring breaking, buddy. There are far too many lectures to take in this March. Time to trade in your beer helmet for a thinking cap, class is in session. “Labors of Love: The Whimsy of Valley Yard Art” @ Burton Barr Central…
Be still our hearts. Spanish mega-retailer Zara is setting up shop at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Much like competitors H&M and Uniqlo, the fast-fashion chain has hit it big with style-conscious shoppers worldwide, gaining fans for its low prices and on-trend items. See also: – Cellar Door Vintage Opens with Punk…
Wait. You got your Aziz Ansari tix already, right? Good. ‘Cause his Buried Alive Tour stops at Comerica Theatre on May 5. Ready for the pre-party? Here it goes: 10 GIFS of our favorite swagtastic comedian, Yeezy sidekick, and Parks and Recreation character. (Deal with it, Swansonians.) That one up…
Hello, weekend. We promise not to waste you. Here’s how. Classic Arcade Corner Competition @ Gotham City Comics Downtown Mesa gets its game face on with ThinGAMEajig, a Second Friday evening of board, arcade, and card play. In on the fun, Gotham City Comics will host a competitive crew of…
Load up on your snack of choice, pal. You have some movies to see. Here are five flicks and festivals you don’t want to miss this month. The Monk at Harkins Shea In our pope-free world, searching for piousness seems pretty pointless. But slacking on our Hail Marys doesn’t really…
We salute you, spring breakers. As does Kelly Lewis. The globetrotting travel writer founded Go! Girl Guides to publish guidebooks targeted toward women traveling solo in such places as Thailand and Argentina and share a slew of tips. Que sorpresa, coeds, Lewis and Go! Girl Guides: Mexico author Ellen Guill…
