Tomorrow: Watch Venus Transit the Sun

Tomorrow afternoon, Venus will be visible from Earth for several hours as it transits the Sun. Venus’ orbit differs from Earth’s a mere 3.4 degrees, which is enough to usually keep the planet out of sight. The event is a once-in-a-lifetime event — as the next transits are slated for…

84: Fred Tieken

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 . Fred…

Downtown’s First Friday (June 1)

Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out…

Google’s World Wonders Project

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’re not headed out of…

Wedding Uggs: Perfect for When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”

Just in time for the college set to break out the mini-skirts, tank tops, engagement rings, and furry boots (it is summer, after all), comes the “I Do” collection from Ugg. Ugh. The wedding collection of furry foot ovens includes a sequin bomb boot (pictured left), a shearling covered “fluff”…

Summer Champs

The school year’s (finally) over, and candidates of the Masters of Fine Arts program at Arizona State University can breathe a heavy sigh of relief — as soon as they finish installing their annual MFA Summer Exhibition. This year’s collection of 20 works by 17 artists features the best work…

Shown Gunman

Paul Wilson’s on a mission to redefine Lee Harvey Oswald — yes, the Oswald famed (or framed) for assassinating President John F. Kennedy. “I want him to be innocent,” Wilson says. “In my reinvention of the man I have chosen to depict him as he might have been, had he…

85: Christine Cassano

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 . Christine…

86: Sarah Hurwitz

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 . Sarah…

Am I a Food Snob? (A Flowchart)

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: The world of a food snob is an often-confusing world of trends, vocabulary and kitchen appliances. Here…

87: Emmett Potter

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 . These…

88: Kirstin Van Cleef

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 . Kirstin…

89: Daniel m. Davis

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…

Printer’s Revel

Paper has long been one of man’s greatest tools — for communication, art, and the occasional origami fortuneteller — and this summer, it’s in the spotlight at Phoenix Art Museum. “Paper!” is a collection of drawings, prints, watercolors, three-dimensional work, and fashion pieces from around the world put together by…

Fleshed Out

Through the lenses of a handful of local photographers comes an interesting look at a layer we often ignore, scratch up, or let sizzle in the sun. “Skin” often plays a complicated role in our culture, but it makes for a beautiful subject in Method Art’s latest show, gathered from…