For months, our very own Laura Gill (aka Pin Up Girl) has kept tabs and tested out craft projects made popular by the eye-candy wormhole website that even Michelle Obama has joined — Pinterest. And starting this month, she’ll be sharing a few of her own projects and tips in…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning:Ah, the art of a true buzz…
This morning, the hardworking folks behind First Fridays, Third Fridays, Adaptive Re-Use of Temporary Space (A.R.T.S) Program, and a majority of the activity on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix received some very good, six-digit news. Late last year, Roosevelt Row’s Greg Esser, Kenny Barrett, and Braden Kay wrote and submitted…
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 Travis Ladue’s…
The Phoenix museum scene is headed for a big shakeup. Since the departure of ASU Art Museum curator John Spiak and SMoCA curator Cassandra Coblentz last year, both museums have been on the hunt for replacements. And as of May, the Heard Museum began its own search. President and CEO…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: Weeks after longtime arts critic Richard…
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 Josephine…
Evermore Nevermore’s 2nd Annual Zombie Bikini Contest Most of the time, zombies are scary. Sometimes they’re funny (like Bill Murray in Zombieland), but very rarely are they cute. Evermore Nevermore challenged this with the second annual Zombie Bikini Contest, which featured undead cowgirls, beachgoers, and even a male swimmer. The…
If by some chance you’re still wondering, Hairy Panties are exactly what they sound like — women’s underwear with screen-printed pubic hair. How’s that sounding for your Friday night? Made from organic cotton, the women’s “hipster”-style underwear (no surprise here) is designed and made in Finland by the brain trust…
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 Heidi Abrahamson…
Whoever said “out with the old” clearly hasn’t seen this city’s collection of well-loved, vintage treasures in all categories. From furniture and decorations to clothing and craft supplies, Phoenicians know good junk when they see it. So if you’re on the lookout for the perfect scarf, a brownie camera, a…
Surviving a summer in Phoenix is easy and totally doable if you follow these three steps: 1. Drink water 2. Take a few summertime notes from Robrt Pela 3. Pack a New Times Summer Guide In this week’s print edition, you’ll spot our very own Summer Guide, a rundown on…
This Friday, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will be a cool place to see and be seen. The museum will host its annual Summer Opening Celebration, marking the beginning of the season and offering local art lovers a chance to check out the museum’s newest exhibitions, as well as musical…
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 Uribe…
Village Voice Media commissioned artists associated with the Phoenix-based cultural collective Xico to produce a series of covers for its papers — each one is unique to each city — for its national story on Arizona SB1070, Crossing the Line. Founded in 1975, Xico is a nonprofit organization that promotes…
A photographic lens can provide a rare and authentic look on environment, culture, and everyday life. Starting Tuesday, June 12, Scottsdale’s Heard Museum North invites the public to take a look through the lenses of contemporary Navajo photographers. The exhibition, “Through The Lens: Diné Photographers,” is on loan from the…
On Friday, June 8, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will be a cool place to see and be seen. The museum will host its annual Summer Opening Celebration, marking the beginning of the season and offering local art lovers a chance to check out the museum’s newest exhibitions, as well…
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 Ruben Galicia’s…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: If you missed Venus’ transit across…
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 . Lindsay…
No need to break a sweat or severely damage your vision this afternoon, members of The Exploratorium are hosting a live webcast of Venus’ transit across the Sun from Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory. The webcast has a live telescope feed to the tune of audio commentary every 30 minutes and…
