Craft fiends, it’s time to pack a few supplies and your essential tools. Etsy’s Craft Party is this Friday and will be taking over living rooms, hipster coffee shops, kitchen tables, patios, empty office spaces (you get the idea) around the world. “Craft Party is a time to get to…
Phyllis Diller was an actress and comedian (though she wouldn’t admit to the latter) who was known for her quick wit, self deprecation, and signature laugh. Diller passed away this morning, according to TMZ. She was 95. The entertainer made a name for herself in the 60s and cracked jokes…
Identity Festival @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion A eight-hour all-you-can-eat beat buffet was served up to a sea of rave fanatics, club kids, and EDM aficionados at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion, offering a mix of acts and artists of the highest caliber ranging from electro-house, trance, hardstyle, drum ‘n’…
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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. Phoenix-based painter…
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 20: The Birth of HP Lovecraft…
Come fall, Grand Avenue’s large gallery and event space inside the historic Bragg’s Pie Factory at 1301 W. Grand Ave. will no longer be host to its signature huge gallery shows and arts events. According Beatrice Moore, who’s owned the building since 2004, the almost 5,000 sq ft area with…
The Phoenix Center for the Arts is on a serious mission. The downtown arts venue, managed by the Phoenix Center Arts Association and directed by local artist Joseph Benesh announced it will host the first Phoenix Festival of the Arts, a three-day celebration that aims to “unite the arts and…
It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
Lisa Starry and her Scorpius Dance Theatre have big plans on the other side of the pond. Every October, the contemporary dance theatre has performed Starry’s “A Vampire Tale” to audiences in Phoenix. Last year, the group was invited to The Bram Stoker International Film Festival — four days 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. James B…
Claire LawtonMelinda Bergman’s Not a Cloud in the Sky: A Meditation on the Life Ideal at Modified Arts See also: Phoenix Artist Mayme Kratz Chronicles Beauty in Creative Space See also: Art That Makes Phoenix So Irresistible See also: SMoCA’s Lit Lounge Brings Shaz Bennett, Molly McCloy, Eden Mcnutt, and More…
Undisputed heavyweight boxing legend and longtime Phoenix-based celeb Mike Tyson was recently added to the CelebCalls database, which means for $3.99, you’re about to leave someone an epic, high-pitched message. Iron Mike’s been seen at a few Phoenix gyms, he’s been spotted at local professional sports games, and he’s run…
In 1946, Nat King Cole recorded a short and sweet number about one of America’s favorite well-beaten paths. “If you ever plan to motor west / Travel my way, take the highway that is best / Get your kicks on Route sixty-six.” Almost 66 years later, the iconic stretch of…
Because the dark corners of the internet world exist everywhere — even on the hipster, pug-owning, crafty marketplace populated mostly by stay-at-home-moms — certain boundaries must be set. On Facebook, posting offensive content is not allowed. On Pinterest, users are not supposed to pin copyright material. Twitter can evidently suspend…
From collaborative art group Everynone comes “Ball” — a sharp look at a 3D shape that dominates all aspects of our lives. Everynone is a team of New York-based filmmakers, Will Hoffman, Daniel Mercadante, and Julius Metoyer, who write that their goal is to “make videos about everyone.” Check out the video…
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Jacob Mulligan is an undergrad student at Northeastern who just kicked off a website with a simple question: “What the fuck has NASA done to make your life awesome?” The creative is a self-taught developer whose projects include Notely, PerkStreet Financial, and Readable, which simplifies and “cleans up” content on…
The Great Paint Escape at 335 W. McDowell On Saturday night, people of all ages gathered at 335 W. McDowell for a community event to help raise money for Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona. Art supplies provided by Calle 16 were available and several local artists were on…
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 Shepherd…
