Visual art is a language all its own, but more than a dozen artists discuss and draw inspiration from language in a new exhibition at Art Intersection. “Word Up: Artists Using Language” will showcase paintings, sculptures, printmaking, letterpress, and drawing from a collection of artists who have a connection to…
In 1994, Stephen Chbosky discovered the main character of his soon-to-be smash hit novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” while writing what he calls “a very different story.” Chbosky grew up in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and moved to California to study film writing at USC. His cinematic work was soon…
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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. Melissa Cody…
We all have plenty of reasons to thank Bill Murray, but Brazilian artist Niege Borges might take the cake on creative tribute. Borges writes that the project “Bill Wearing Socks” is “my thank you card to Bill Murray. But as I am not very good with words, I decided to…
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From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations … and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory: See also: Zach Fowle’s weekly Brew Review archives See also: A Summer Guide to Beer See also:…
Mill Avenue’s Cue Club Celebrates ASU’s First Day of Classes Thursday was the first day back to school for ASU students and the Mill Cue Club was celebrating not only the start of classes, but also its 17th anniversary. Check out all the action, including go-go dancers and more. More…
We know, Monday 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, August 27 “MathAlive!” @ Arizona Science Center…
Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut, professor, and flight fanatic. He was the first person to set foot on the Moon in 1969. Armstrong was born in Ohio, was an eagle scout, and graduated from Purdue University and the University of Southern California. He served in the Korean War with…
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center one in every 200,000 live twin births worldwide are conjoined, though 40 to 60 percent are stillborn and 35 percent of those who survive only live for a day. Conjoined Twins (less commonly referred to as Siamese Twins following the birth of…
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. Christian Filardo…
It’s been 21 days since NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully landed on Mars and rekindled a global interest in space exploration. The landing was renamed yesterday in honor of Ray Bradbury, and American science fiction and horror author who penned Fahrenheit 451. The Bradbury landing was watched by millions online on…
Lisa Sette’s Scottsdale gallery is a staple in the arts community and a challenging scene for any artist to wiggle into. For more than 25 years, Sette has selected artists from across the country to include in her stable. She said recently that every two years she holds an open…
We spend plenty of time in our houses during the summer. A house can be a cool refuge, a sentimental space, or a place for some creative inspiration during vacation. A house is often more than just the walls and a roof, and, this summer, artists including Suzanne Klotz, Dana…
The people of Citizens Espresso Bar and Parsons Abstracts, Photos, & Prints know there’s only one way to experience a great art show: when you’re highly caffeinated. On Saturday, August 25, Citizen will be the spot for Parsons Abstracts Party, a showcase of new work from the local commercial art…
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. Wayne Rainey…
Attention passionate people with ideas to share: Ignite Phoenix is looking for submissions. The event, which gives local community members a chance to get up on a stage and present a 5-minute monologue of what they’re passionate about, is in its 13th round. And with presentations on zombie economics, building…
To the shock of no one anywhere come the results of a study by Colgate University’s associate professor of sociology Carolyn Hsu. According to Hsu, college students are well aware of what binge drinking is and what the consequences are — and they’ll continue to drink and get drunk because…
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. Seth Gideon…
