Grab a blanket, but forget the telescope — without a lens you should be able to see the Leonids meteor shower when it peaks several house before dawn on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18. The meteors are named for the Leo constellation. Leonid showers are caused when Earth…
There’s nothing that’ll break the ice at your holiday quite like explaining how the art piece over the couch was made. What LOVE IS ART founder Jeremy Brown calls “abstract expressionism” is your chance to get it on all over a canvas in a variety of colors, patterns, and positions,…
We have our dear friends in Bulgaria to thank for the extra six seconds we can now gain in the morning by ditching the deodorant and popping back an edible perfume. Introducing Deo Perfume Candy. See also: – Sushi Cologne. That’s Right, Sushi Cologne. – Good News: Coffee Might Extend…
The submission box is open for the 2013 Governor’s Arts Awards, which recognize creatives who have achieved and contributed to the Arizona arts community. The awards, presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and the Office of the Governor of Arizona, are given annually to…
Just two weeks after realtor Robert Joffe found an anonymous buyer for the David and Gladys Wright house in Phoenix, he’s back to the drawing board. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Joffe recieved an email this morning from the buyer that the deal was off. See more: – Frank…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
Certified Local Fall Festival in Phoenix Phoenicians warmed themselves with big jackets and apple cider from St. Francis at the eighth annual Certified Local Fall Festival at Portland Parkway on Saturday, November 10. Popular booths included Smeeks, Spinato’s, and Short Leash hot dogs as patrons sampled food and checked out…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Emily Stergar says she’s…
Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION gave a crowd a sneak peek at the local shops opening this weekend to the public. UNION, located between Stingray and Seasons 52 at the 24th and Camelback shopping center, is home to Phoenix-based businesses including Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, Paris Envy, Whoopie Baking Company, Frances,…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
It’s been 40 years since man has stepped foot on the Moon, and if all goes as planned, space exploration experts anticipate NASA will be announcing more manned missions to outer space very soon. According to Space.com, NASA has been planning to set up a manned outpost beyond the Moon’s…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
Run out of space to work on your latest project or looking for a spot to do some serious creating? Take note: Downtown’s monOrchid is looking for one lucky tenant. Introduced this week, the I Work For Good project will award one local creative a dedicated work space in the…
It’s all about sequins and flashing lights as Scottsdale welcomes a few new clubs, bars, and galleries and gears up for its holiday season. If you’re headed in the direction, need a few spots to check out after a show, or are just looking for a few things to buy/see/eat/drink,…
Time to pound a few protein shakes and brush up on your local contemporary art — this Friday’s your chance to arm wrestle for some serious eye candy. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s SMoCA Lounge, local artists and art fans will duke it…
In the eyes of Phoenix Art Museum curators, bigger isn’t always better — but it’s certainly a popular trend in photography. The museum’s current collection of photographs spans hundreds of borders and subjects, and with “The Big Picture,” on view through Sunday, December 2, the common factor is size. Ten…
Save your Halloween costumes and start gathering materials. You’ll need both for the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts on Saturday, November 10. Organized by a small group (and attended by hundreds of art fans and community members), the funky event is a celebration of creativity and a competition in…
If you were in downtown Phoenix before First Friday on November 2, you might have noticed a missing mural. Under the white paint on the west-facing wall of Dougherty Wholesale Floral Co., on Second and Roosevelt streets, was work by painter Carrie Marill that was defaced on November 1. The…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Melinda Bergman was born…
To escape the political commentary and election analyses that are likely to fill the 24-hour news cycle for the next week or so, Ernesto Moncada and his Arcana Cabaret suggest comedy, music, and a little creative movement. The collective’s “Politika” will take over Space 55 this weekend. Moncada says the…
Third Friday in downtown Phoenix has long-been the unofficial art walk for community members who want to skip the hustle of First Friday, be able to find a parking spot remotely near the galleries, and have a chance to interact with artists and curators. And this month, Artlink is jumping…
