Five Must-See Events This Week

We know, the beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you’ll see we’re off to a pretty good week of art events, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend… “Ballerina” @ Mesa…

NASA Releases Curiosity’s First Image of Ancient River on Mars

This week, NASA released the first “water-proof” shot from the Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in August. Curiosity sent the image of the ridge of the north wall of Gale Crater more than 352 million miles back to earth. See also: – NASA’s Curiosity Rover: Here’s the New Hi-Res…

15. Robert Brandan Martinez

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Robert Brandan…

Best of Phoenix 2012: Get Scientific with Our Interactive Periodic Table

Shortly after we resurfaced from last year’s underground edition of Best of Phoenix, we dove into the Valley’s research centers, laboratories, and archives to put our city under the microscope. This year’s Best of Phoenix tells stories of local inventions, strange theories, and scientific processes with photographs, videos, and illustrations…

16. Nina Miller

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. When Nina…

Of The Cloth

To catch the latest work by Los Angeles-based artist Sherin Guirguis and Phoenix-based painter Carrie Marill, head to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 East Second Street, for “southwestNET.” The two artists have very different roots — Guirguis was born in Luxor, Egypt and Marill in San Franscico — but…

17: Daniel Mills

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Daniel Mills…

18: Sara Cochran

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Sara Cochran…

19: Averian Chee

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Averian Chee…

Lambchop, Black Mass, and Trance Shenanigans Over the Weekend

Lambchop at The Monarch Theatre, 9/22/12 A freaky feast of visual art, groovy sounds, sexy fetish models, and hip fun was on tap at The Monarch Theatre on Saturday, September 22. Local party promoter Jen Deveroux hosted the affair, which featured works from more than 80 locals aritsts and a…

Five Must-See Events This Week

We know, the beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you’ll see we’re off to a pretty good week of art events, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend… Monday, September 24:…

Spotted: A Letterpress Block of KFC’s Colonel Sanders on Etsy

In 1930, Harland David Sanders opened the doors to a service station in Kentucky that served chicken dishes to the small community of Corbin. His recipes were popular, and Sanders moved to a restaurant/motel where he worked on a “secret” recipe for fried chicken in a pressure fryer. More than…

20. Jules Demetrius

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Jules Demetrius…

Tutu Much

It’s been almost six months since Bob Carey’s world completely changed. The photographer, who grew up in Phoenix but now works in New York, had been working on a series of self-portraits, each featuring Carey wearing only a large tutu in landscapes and backdrops across the country. Images from his…

Quiet Riot

On Saturday, September 22, volunteers from non-profit humanitarian group No Mas Muertes (or No More Deaths) will host their third annual silent art auction to benefit the group’s efforts in the Arizona desert. The mission of the organization, which was founded in 2004, is to “end death and suffering on…

Built In A Day

Just a year after Ashley Harder purchased and renovated the building at 335 West McDowell Road, the local developer and arts champion has hosted community meetings and mural celebrations that have given us another reason to check out the art scene in midtown. And on Friday, September 21, she’s back…