ASU’s Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL) kicks off its first Phoenix Urban Design Week on Monday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Through lectures and panel discussions featuring local historians, writers, and architects, Sloane McFarland’s sculpture installation “Signband,” and a screening of the decade-old documentary Making Sense of Place – Phoenix:…
It’s an age-old tale. A young creative type gets his start in the desert, and, upon gaining a little cred, splits for literal greener pastures: Portland, Los Angeles, and New York. The less familiar story is one that involves innovators staying here – even moving here – and finding success…
In the canon of teenage girl flicks, we’d say there are two seminal cinematic experiences. There’s Tina Fey’s Mean Girls. And there’s its predecessor: Amy Heckerling’s Clueless. Copies of both sit on our movie shelves. And both have spun around in our DVD players and laptops more than any other…
Each week 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: Arizona’s first Madewell opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square yesterday, and we were lucky to pick up one of the shop’s limited edition Arizona-themed canvas tote bags…
Sometimes a movie screens for one night only, and sometimes it shows for weeks — months even. That’s why when it comes to catching an independent or limited-release film at a local theater, planning ahead is crucial. Planners that we are, we’ve selected five must-see flicks screening in the Valley…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Ashley Eaton Indeed, the concept was born at a…
Another weekend means another insurmountable list of possibilities when it comes to things to do. Here are our five top picks for how to spend your duo of days off. 5. Phoenix Film Festival @ Harkins Scottsdale 101 With a stellar lineup of more than 160 independent flicks, including shorts,…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Greg Kerr When…
Don’t let Tyson Powless’ clothing label UN3EK SY5TEM intimidate you. First, that seeming jumble of characters is pronounced “unique system.” Second, Powless’ penchant for hip-hop and punk-influenced street style melded with Native American imagery and culture is more wearable than you might imagine. And it’s a helluva lot more legit…
It probably won’t be a dark, stormy night rife with thugs and drama when James Sallis brings his latest noir novel to Poisoned Pen on April 3. But Driven, his follow-up to the acclaimed pulp novella Drive (which Nicolas Winding Refn adapted into the 2011 Ryan Gosling-starring flick of the…
For 30 Rock devotees to separate Broadway actress and singer Jane Krakowski from her ever-scheming character Jenna Maroney is a tall order. Both are successful actresses. Although, as noted in her self-made obituary, Jenna’s most esteemed credits include being a three-time Tony … Shaloub sex partner. Both beautifully belt sultry…
Don’t let the seeming scramble of letters and numbers of Tyson Powless’ UN3EK SY5TEM (pronounced “unique system”) fool you. The graphic designer has a straightforward point of view when it comes to his creations, which draw inspiration from graffiti and his Native American heritage, as well as punk and ’80s…
You’d recognize her pulled, pinched, and smoothed face anywhere. Her loud and raspy voice with its thick New York accent making jokes about eyesores of outfits, unfortunate events, celebrity stupidity and, of course, herself. Sometimes they laugh. Sometimes they don’t. So it goes in the life of Joan Rivers. Rest…
Each week 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: Monique Sandoval’s line Ouma specializes in whimsy, airy womenswear. After spotting and loving the formal dress she designed for Project Ethos at The Mint, it’s no…
As spring break draws to a close, we’ve already given you a flowchart to determine how to spend the week, what to wear during it, and a handy guide to taking an incident-free trip to Mexico. Now for closing out the week of collegiate travails. Whether you’ve staycationed, recently returned…
After what seems like an eternity, AMC’s sytlized drama Mad Men will return for its fifth season with a two-hour premiere this Sunday at 9 p.m. after nearly a year and a half off the air. And for mega fans (which we will absolutely cop to being) that means going…
Introducing Closet Tours, an occasional look inside the wardrobes of Phoenix’s most fashionable — hooks, hangers, and all. Effortlessly unique. Romantic with boyish twists. That’s how Bunky Boutique owner Rachel Malloy describes her personal style. Casual comfort combines with asymmetrical lines, cowl necks, and soft, flowing shapes to make a…
In spite of being Olympic sport, archery often takes a backseat to sexier sports (ahem, tinier outfits) like track and field or swimming. Thing is some of history’s coolest dudes wielded bows and arrows — Robin Hood, Apollo, and William Tell to name a few. While the 2012 AAE Arizona…
That skaters have a rep for being super-mellow slackers is no coincidence. After all, their sport was created by terminally laidback surfer dudes who wanted to translate wave riding into a more practical means of transport. Although we wouldn’t call the gravity-defying tricks displayed at Scottsdale’s 12th Annual Skate Competition…
Each week 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: When it comes to spring break accessories, we look for pieces that are casual and more adventurous than our everyday bric-a-brac. That’s why we’re drawn to…
Care to Make Love in That Gross Little Space Between Cars? isn’t the sexiest of offerings, but it makes for a cringe/chuckle-inducing title for The Believer’s new book of collected answers to burning questions from writers, funny people, musicians, other notables, and readers. To be clear: This read isn’t full…
Between St. Patty’s shenanigans (see our full guide to partying here) and the arty madness that is Art Detour 24 will surely be (there’s a map for that), you’re in for a busy weekend. Should you find a gap in said days off, here are five options for filling it…
