Everyone had a reaction to last weekend’s downing of terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden, even the superstars of hip-hop.Rappers ranging from Public Enemy’s Chuck D to Soulja Boy had something to say about Bin Laden’s death via Twitter. For instance, Lupe Fiasco tweeted “Osama Dead!?! Afghan Operation done now??? Now kill…
Movie theater proprietors are a pack of nervous nellies, and rightly so. Cineastes and buying up gigantic high-tech televisions left and right for their posh home theatres. Everyone seems to get their fix with Netflix these days. And, worse yet, Hollywood is practically itching to stream just-released movies directly to…
Good thing Gary Parsel doesn’t live in one of those tract-home communities out in the Valley sprawl; If that were the case, the Phoenix-based artist would probably tick off his local homeowners association (who seem to get their collective panties in a bunch over the smallest eyesore). That’s because 61-year-old…
Life drawing classes can potentially be an awkward affair. Artists have to walk a fine line between civility and curiosity while gazing at the nude college kid posing and preening before them, without getting distracted or gawking at the model’s junk for too long. There’s guaranteed to be no such…
Terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden is roasting in hell’s fiery embrace, there’s a renewed sense of patriotism sweeping the nation, and we even heard Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” getting airplay the other day. Sounds like the perfect time to stage an all-American affair such as the Classic Cars…
Kids these days seem to be getting much smarter and faster. Not only can the average youngster reprogram your smart phone and calculate pi to 42 places, he can easily dispense massive pwnage on your ass with the latest edition of Mortal Kombat, even though the PS3 title was released…
Jared Alan used to be the hipster king of Saturday nights. Back during the heyday of the weekly Cheap Thrills wingdings (which have since become a monthly), Mr. FauxShow himself packed ’em by the hundreds for a night of dancing and debauchery. Alan’s flipped the script and switched over to…
Tonight’s Creative Connect session will likely be a similar situation, with artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and other innovative types will be holding their monthly networking and brainstorming session and discussing ideas aplenty. It certainly is being held in a rather creative setting. Namely, The Walter Dome in Scottsdale. Located near 64th…
Better quit cursing like a sailor, cutting off other drivers during rush hour, or cheating at Scrabble, since the Heavenly Father will evidently judge your eternal soul in less than two weeks time.At least that’s according to numerous religious-themed billboards that have popped up across the country (including several located…
Daniel Hudson was in top form on Saturday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks walloped the San Diego Padres 6-0 thanks to his powerful performance. The starting pitcher scored his third, straight victory by striking out six batters in seven innings and blanking his opponents n effortless fashion. Too bad Hudson…
Hungry for some fun and adventure? There’s a huge menu of events taking place this weekend, including Cinco de Mayo celebrations, First Friday in downtown Phoenix, and the Cuervo Games in Scottsdale. If you’re still starving for shenanigans, we’ve got five killer events you might be interested in attending. Next…
Editor Robbie Pfeffer says that he’s taking a two-month break from publishing until August for a variety of issues. While he primarily wants to change up some of the content to include a greater variety of stories, Pfeffer’s also hoping to increase Tempe Starving Artist’s distribution, bring in some more…
After five years of screening films in theaters and venues across the Valley, Andrea Beesley-Brown (better known as the Midnite Movie Mamacita) is finally launching a place of her own. Sometime this summer, the 31-year-old will open The Royale, a combination “community cinema and commissary” located in downtown Mesa that…
It’s hard to pinpoint (or pigeonhole) the quirky personal style of photographer Joi Carey.As her sinister and sexy snapshots portend, Carey’s fashion sense is partially inspired by gothic and fetish influences, but she’s also fanatic of vintage clothing and accessories, as well as clothing with a glammy and rock ‘n’…
Juan Carlos Lenz and the other hipster DJs behind the new monthly dance affair Mean Streets aren’t lacking in confidence, by any means. Check out the event’s Facebook page as evidence of such, as Lenz and company declare that the night will be “a party extraordinaire featuring some of the…
Some racers are gonna be running like the wind, while others might just sit still and lick their junk. Although there’s no telling what the pint-sized participants in this year’s edition of Chandler’s annual chihuahua races will wind up doing on the race course during Saturday’s competition, we’re absolutely certain…
The mysterious mind of sci-fi fantasy artist John Picacio is a colorful and fantastical place, if not a little bit unusual. The magnificent and madcap landscape populated by devilish sword-wielding demons, fantastical techno-organic creatures, and rocket-propelled primates is the reason that he’s repeatedly consulted to create vibrant illustrations for novels…
The Mayans didn’t screw around when it came to sports. After all, the extinct civilization regularly executed athletes who failed to secure victory on the ancient ball courts of the Mesoamerica. (Talk about the agony of defeat!) Luckily, the participants at this weekend’s Cuervo Games in Old Town Scottsdale won’t…
Dirty dubstep beats, dope dames, and wild times are what you’ll find every Thump Day down at School of Rock in Tempe. The Mill Avenue nightspot is filled with plenty of bass-heavy beats courtesy of such DJs as HavocNdeeD, which shake School of Rock to its very foundation. Club Candids…
It’s time to set the record straight, cabron: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. (That happens in September.) Nor is it considered to be a national holiday for our neighbors to the south. While the Cinco largely includes plenty of culturally oriented celebrations and fiestas for Hispanics (both…
According to comic book lore, Superman is blessed with an enormous arsenal of powers, including heat vision, superhuman strength, and the ability to leap tall buildings. A sense of good timing, however, apparently isn’t in his repertoire. Last week, the iconic DC Comics superhero made headlines when he renounced his U.S…
When news broke last night that vile terrorist Osama Bin Laden had been killed, millions of Americans began celebrating in cities across the nation. In Washington, D.C., thousands gathered in front of the White House to chant and cheer in fervent fashion into the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, a…
