Welcome to a time before drunken hipsters, resident cats, ghosts upstairs and kickass fried zucchinis — this is a picture of what’s now known as Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe. We’re told it the picture was taken when the house was owned by W.A. Moeur, circa 1910. Thanks to…
Authors Reyna Grande, Alberto Rios, Evelyn Cruz and Terry Greene Sterling each know their share about border issues and immigration. On Thursday, October 21, the four will meet to read from their books and lead an open discussion about the border and immigration — an issue with which each has…
First Friday, Final Friday, First Friday After First Friday — turns out, we love art every Friday. And this Friday (which happens to be Third Friday) is no different. There’s a ton of openings, receptions, celebrations and last chances to see some really great shows. We’ve picked seven that you’ll…
photo by Jason GarciaLeo Forte presenting at Ignite Phoenix 7.Ignite Phoenix is in its eighth round and promises a star-studded cast of 18 presenters (including Kimber Lanning on “Buying Yourself Broke” and Michael Barber on “The Love of Donuts”) who will each give a five-minute talk on their current projects…
Name: Vicki SaenzAge: Currently 33, and was 32 when I got my tattoo. My Shoulder Piece: I got my tattoo done by AJ Larson, from the Tattoo Shack, who happens to be my cousin. My swallows on my shoulder blade and to me this tattoo is the loyalty that I…
photo by Claire LawtonStickers done by various artists collage the front counter at Wet Paint in Tempe. Wet Paint Artist Supply in Tempe is a second home to a number of artists, art students, and art fanatics who stop by to ogle at the new spray paint display owner Jessica…
You know it’s October when we can start to redesign, re-open and dedicate public outdoor parks again (whew). Tomorrow night, the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Office of Cultural Affairs will dedicate a new-and-improved Harmon Park, at Fourth Avenue and Yavapai Street in Phoenix. The park is part of…
Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask 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: Self portrait by Robert Brandan Martinez Name: Robert Brandan Martinez Age: Currently…
http://wearthebear.com/ The artists behind Bear Annihilator, a local apparel brand, say they’re dedicated to producing the “highest quality mutant, robotic, over-sized and irate-bear related clothing in the world.” We’re just happy they blog about it, too. The Bear Annihilator brand was born in 2008. Its designs are a blend of…
Courtesy of Modern ManorTime to break out the suits and pearls: Modern Manor (home of mid-century and modern decor in Phoenix’s Melrose District) is hosting a Mad Men party. You’re invited — provided you have an appetite for vintage. Modern Manor promises cocktails, appetizers, photo booths and prizes, in addition…
Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask 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: photo by Jamie PeacheyName: Zachary Parker Photo by Jamie PeacheyAge: (now and…
Phoenix Fashion Week began six years ago as an amateur local production with DIY fashions shown poolside at the Clarendon Hotel.This year’s three-day affair featured an upscale, trendy venue (W Scottsdale), a thumping electro-soundtrack, a complex lighting and video system, attendance by a few pseudo-celebs (does Miss Arizona count as…
Old Town Scottsdale put on its leather chaps and ball gag this Saturday in honor of the Arizona Fetish Ball, where all were welcome to let their inner, kinky selves loose. Given: The fashion element at any fetish event is questionable. But we stopped by, checked it out and took…
If there are two things Silvana Salcido Esparza can promise for tonight, they’re kickass cocktails and badass art. Since early September, Esparza’s been gathering artists, donations and wall space along 16th Street in Phoenix (where her restaurant, Barrio Cafe, is located). Tonight, she’s all about selling … and celebrating a…
Comic by David Quan, aka Luster KaboomClick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version…
Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask 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: Jeff Kraus, owner/driver/chef of Mr. T – truckin’ good food –…
Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask 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: Cara Hendrix Age: Currently 22. I started my tattoo when I…
We’ll admit: We’re kind of nuts about maps, and ASU Art Museum in Tempe just came out with a really good one. It’s a guide to Open For Business — the museum’s community-wide installation project — which kicks off tonight with a free opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m….
Courtesy of Deborah SussmanDeborah Sussman announced this week that she’ll be unpacking a few boxes in Tempe; starting Monday, she’ll be joining ASU Art Museum as a public relations specialist. Sussman (who, full disclosure, has freelanced for New Times) was with the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, where she was…
Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask 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: Sabre Deterding, the court reporter turned Bikram Yoga instructor and avid…
http://www.losanjealous.com/nfc/Bil Keane, a Phoenix comic, started drawing Family Circus in 1960. Friedrich Nietzsche, a 19th-century German philosopher, never wrote a comic or lived in Phoenix. But we have LosAnjealous.com to thank for their meeting. Keane’s Family Circus is no stranger to getting hijaked. Before the Nietzsche Family Circus, Greg Galcik…
urbanartattack.com The ASU grads who started Spraygraphic — the creative social networking forum/website — are back at it with their very own street art blog. Urban Art Attack features graffiti, wheat pastes, stencils, stickers, and murals in Brooklyn, Paris, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and yes, even in Phoenix. …
