In celebration of long-gone Carolus Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist who created modern system of plants and animal names and classifications, The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and a committee of scientists from around the world announced its top 10 new species discovered in 2011. Brace yourself:…
Every week, writers for Phoenix New Times and our parent company, Village Voice Media, produce elegant magazine-style feature writing — a gritty portion of which comes in the form of true-crime stories. VVM has collected some of its best recent true-crime yarns into an ebook: Seven Sins: A True Crime…
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 . Irma…
Many adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby have seen the silver screen, and this summer director Baz Luhrmann will release his own starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke, Elizabeth Debicki, and Amitabh Bachchan. The movie follows the literary story of writer…
Blame Scottsdale’s bar-to-resident ratio, its history with failed reality television series, or the clear lack of “super hot” adulterers in any other part of the city for its new title: The No. 1 Cheating Neighborhood in Phoenix. Results were tallied by USA Today according to membership per capita to the…
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…
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 . Tiffiney…
The Blunt Club’s 10th Anniversary @ Yucca Tap Room The venerated hip-hop night The Blunt Club celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special edition on Thursday, May 17, at its current home at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe. MAD Couture Challenge on Tempe’s Mill Avenue Nine local designers took donations from…
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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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
When Isaac Caruso moved back to his hometown after getting an arts degree in Flagstaff, he says he had one goal: he wanted to show at monOrchid in downtown Phoenix. “Growing up, and coming to First Fridays when I was younger, it was my favorite gallery,” says Caruso. “It’s always…
On Monday night, during Roosevelt Row’s annual fundraiser to benefit arts programming in downtown Phoenix, you’ll have 26 chances to snatch up a letter block created by a local artist. From A to Z, the letters are constant in size, but vary in style. Roosevelt Row’s Cindy Dach says each…
Wildfire season is in full swing in Arizona; Four fires are currently burning throughout the state. The Gladiator Fire has burned almost 10,000 acres and is 5 percent contained, the Bull Flat Fire, in Fort Apache Indian Reservation, is more than 2,000 acres, and is 50 percent contained, the Elwood…
You can’t pick a bad day to go to a museum; not much beats the option to see great artwork in a cool place. But today carries extra incentive: A few of our own museums are celebrating International Museum Day, aimed to raise public awareness about the role museums play…
Pardon the squeals you may have just heard coming from the New Times office in downtown Phoenix. We just spotted what Phoenix designers Daniel and Dawna Davis (aka Steam Crow) have been working on for Phoenix Comicon. Daniel says the Steam Crow team creates a limited-edition print for each of…
The world of public art hangs on a fascinating balance between reflecting the artist’s intention, drawing the viewer’s attention, and complementing its surroundings – all while drawing the expected “is that art?” response from community members and visitors alike. Tonight, local artists Mary Lucking, Bob Adams, and Laurie Lundquist, as…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
For its sixth annual repertoire concert, Dulce Dance Company returns to Tempe Center for the Arts to explore movement. Described as an intimate night, Core will showcase the latest work by the crew of contemporary dancers including art director Candy Jimenez, Liliana Gomez, Lisa Lopez, George Johnson, and Tyler Deeny…
You can’t pick a bad day to go to a museum, and as temperatures continue their summer rise, the option of seeing great artwork in a cool place only becomes more appealing. On Friday, May 18, a few of our own museums will celebrate International Museum Day, aimed to raise…
The world of public art hangs on a fascinating balance between reflecting the artist’s intention, drawing the viewer’s attention, and complementing its surroundings – all while drawing the expected “Is that art?” response from community members and visitors alike. Local artists Mary Lucking, Bob Adams, and Laurie Lundquist, 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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
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: In today’s example of why you…
