There were no swag bags at the second installment of Pecha Kucha 2 this weekend at Bragg’s Pie Factory in Phoenix, in fact, there weren’t even programs. The design-centric presentation event was less TED or Ignite (read: formal, high-tech) and more a hangout of designophiles talking about their current obsessions…
Countless cigar girls and ladies in spinning hoops took over the Hotel San Carlos in Phoenix this weekend and put on a show that satisfied any kind of appetite for fishnet stockings, feather boas and bad lipstick. We checked out the scene at Burlesque Live!, took a few notes and…
If you tune in to the NASCAR races this afternoon at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), you might catch Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his new, decked-out No. 88 Chevrolet. His car was recently given a new paint job in conjunction with an art contest sponsored by Diet Mountain DEW. More event…
Yes, this is eye candy. It’s true, we’re fans of Frances and Smeeks (the local boutique and candy shop in Phoenix) and when they both happened to land in the first issue of “Holiday with Matthew Mead” this month, we only had one thing to say: Double whammy. Mead, and…
Let’s face it, there’s going to be a ton to see and do at the Pie Social on Saturday. But more important, there are going to be even more people that have the same goals in mind: Drop off the pies (optional), get the tasting tickets, find the best pies,…
We know, the holiday art festival season has arrived in all of its hand turkey, glitter bomb, public crafting table madness (just don’t start with the music), which means it’s time to brush up on a little “spirited” etiquette. We sat down with a local art festival and crafting table…
Show us your ink! MARKED asks locals of all ages, professions and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves, pant legs, and so much more to reveal their marks. Here are their stories: Name: Kyle Hague Age: 31; I got my first tattoo at 18 and the figures on my arms…
You can stop trying to pronounce Pecha Kucha and grab a ticket to the second social event; it’s back with a drool-worthy lineup of local artists and designers. On Friday, at Bragg’s Pie Factory in Phoenix, presenters must show and explain 20 slides and have only 20 seconds per slide…
Family Circus, a comic drawn by local comic Bil Keane, has been hijacked by fans of Nietzsche and Dysfunction, but it really hit the comedic fan when Jersey Circus decided to combine Keane’s drawings with lines from the stupid, unbelievable, yet kind of wonderful television show, Jersey Shore. In 1999,…
Chris Armstrong admits he doesn’t go out too much — working the door Pussy Cat Lounge in Scottsdale is about as much excitement he can handle when he has to get up in the morning.Armstrong says he actually likes to wake up early to watch and trade the markets (he’s…
Show us your ink! MARKED asks locals of all ages, professions and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves, pant legs, and so much more to reveal their marks. Here are their stories: Name: Chanelle Richardson Age: 29 years old and I had my blackbird tattoos done this year. My Arm…
This week, Kathleen Vanesian took a closer at the ASU Art Museum’s Open For Business — an exhibition in which 16 local artists teamed up with Tempe businesses to display their own interpretations of business.Vanesian explains the project’s inception, progress and curatorial work by ASU Art Museum’s John Spiak. She…
Show us your ink! MARKED asks locals of all ages, professions and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves, pant legs, and so much more to reveal their marks. Here are their stories: Name: Laura LeGoullon Age: Currently 23 years old; I had tattoos done when I was 17, 19, and…
Ignite Phoenix is back with a twist — an “edgier”, risqué edition for those who didn’t get their fill listening to the five-minute (and more family friendly) presentations in October. At Ignite After Hours anything goes … and you can be front stage and center. The Ignite team has already…
It’s not often that we take a look at the style of artists and art fans around town, but when First Friday in downtown Phoenix rolls around, an entire subculture emerges. Like we’ve said in our Field Guides, First Fridays are more often about people watching and shenanigans than actual…
Name: Tricia Parker (an occasional New Times freelance writer) Age: Currently 41, when I got the tattoo I was 40. My Foot Piece: Is a Dia de los Muertos hummingbird. A couple of years ago, I was riding my bike in flip-flops and wiped out on Seventh Street after a…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
Don’t you love Fall cleaning?The Paper Studio bruised our window-shopping hearts when they moved online, but they’ve announced a treat — a parking lot sale on Saturday that will be full of letterpress goodness including composing sticks, type drawers, metal and wood type and, of course, a ton a paper.Fair…
It’s less than 24 hours before Luis Gutierrez will open the rusty doors at the Icehouse for his First Friday opening, but right now, he’s a little more worried about being on a rickety scaffold. He’s installing the first of four 30-foot paintings that will hang from the chains of…
It’s all about glitz and glam as Scottsdale gears up for its Fashion Week, which runs tonight through Saturday. If you’re headed out for a few shows, or if you’re just looking for some pretty cool things to buy/see/eat/drink, we’ve got you covered.Introducing Shine. You’ll see the glittery pocket on…
