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Where the F#*k Do I Post This? (A Social Media Flowchart)
Thanks to social media, our cool sightings, funny lines, lunch habits, dog’s yawns, and daily outfit inspirations are broadcast to our social network (and beyond). And for better or worse, these outlets have become easier to sign up for … and get sucked into on an hourly basis. Here’s a quick…
The Oscars: The Good, The Bad, and a Whole Lot of Right Leg
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: Today’s buzz is bound to…
Portraits of Phoenix Latinos Featured on the Cover of TIME Magazine
The issue’s cover story, Yo Decido., focuses on the Latino vote that’s up for grabs in Arizona — also the theme of “Brown Wave,” a New Times feature about young Latinos, including undocumented students, mobilizing west Phoenix voters and helping increase voter turnout by nearly five times. TIME reporter Michael…
We’re Doomed: Mobile Devices to Outnumber Humans by 2016
Cisco released results of its mobile device study, which predicts that between 2011 and 2016 mobile device usage will increase 78 percent, and that by 2016 there will be more than 10 billion mobile devices. The United Nations predicted the human population to be around 7.3 billion that same year. Friends, we’re…
The Twilight Engagement Ring: Because This is Close as You’re Going to Get
Ladies (and sparkly man fans), take a deep breath. In the final trailer for “Eclipse,” you may have spotted Bella Swan’s engagement ring. Yes, the one you screen-grabbed and set as your desktop, pinned on your latest “just in case” wedding inspiration board on Pinterest, and then printed, folded, and placed…
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The Stereogranimator: Turn Historical Photographs Turned 3D Gifs
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:The New York Public Library’s archive includes more…
Maker’s Mark
Attention craft fiends: Handmade ceramics, fibers, basketry, woods, metals, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts by contemporary artists from 18 states are on display at Mesa Contemporary Arts through March 18. The juried showcase “33rd Annual Contemporary Crafts” features 50 pieces by 38 artists including Leslie Bowman-Friedlander, Brenda Brousseau, Jonathan…
Roving Guy
On February’s First Friday, Miguel Palma was busy navigating a 300-pound rover through one of the empty lots along Roosevelt Row. The Portuguese artist is in town working with Desert Initiatives, an arts and desert exploration partnership at ASU. Palma says he’s been interested in desert landscapes, natural environments, and…
Big Brain Awards 2012: Cash Prizes for Emerging Creatives
Nothing beats creativity — especially if it’s used to make a wave in the local community. Since 2010, we’ve been on the hunt for emerging creatives in the Valley who are working on cool projects. Call them designers, performers, chefs, singers, dancers, painters, sculptors… We’re sticking to Big Brains. Starting today, we’re taking…
Seven Things We Should All Give Up for Lent, Please.
The days of simple sacrifice are long over. For those who practice Lent, the next 40 days are a test — survive without something you truly care about and earn the right to binge on Easter Sunday. Since the introduction of mobile connectivity, apps, Tumblrs, and hashtags, our obsessions are constantly being…
Three Cheers (and a Recipe) for National Margarita Day in Phoenix
Nothing suits the end of a long day quite like a glass of boozy liquid that comes standard with salt, a lime, and a straw.Yeah, we’re big on margaritas. And at the end of today, you’ll likely find us saddled up to one of the bars in town hosting special…
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Art Condoms: For When You’d Rather Just Display Your Goods
If you get lucky enough to stumble across a limited-edition rubber by the GARAGE collaborative, you should know better than to use it. The condom packages are stamped and pasted with designs by Keith Haring, Mat Collishaw, Sue Webster, and Tim Noble. They’ll be scattered about Fashion Weeks in New York, London, and…
Sticker Phiends 5: MADONE’s Big Plans for a Return in October
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: It’s no secret that we’re big fans…
Hunger Games: Grab Your Tickets and Meet a Few of the Actors in Scottsdale
Attention Hunger Games addicts: your chance to grab tickets to the Hunger Games film and meet a few of the film’s stars is coming sooner than you think. If you’re willing to stand, sit, or camp in line, the odds might be in your favor.Tickets for the March 23 midnight premiere…
Jenny Ignaszewski on Bragg’s Pie Factory
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…
Ziindi: An Indigenous Art Zine and Pop-Up Gallery in Downtown Phoenix
Local artists Michelle Ponce and Damian Jim have collaborated on small works and projects since they met a couple years ago, but when the two connected over the concept of a simple, stapled art zine, they knew they’d started something longterm. This month, they launched Ziindi, a full-color zine dedicated…
Mesa’s Evermore Nevermore Resurfaces as an Online Resource for Alternative Artists and Events
When Bob and Debbie Leeper closed the doors of their quirky Evermore Nevermore in December, they promised they’d be back (in one form or another). Two months later, the couple is back in action. There’s no storefront for what used to house locally crafted comic books, leather bracers and chain maille,…
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Third Friday, Project X, Body Art, and Sheriff Paul Babeu Over the Weekend
Third Friday in Downtown Phoenix, 2/17/12 Third Friday may have been quieter than usual this month, but it still featured plenty of new works by local artists including Bryon Darby, Morgan MacCallum, and Chris “Mudhead” Reynolds. VICE Magazine’s Project X Party at Clubhouse Music Venue VICE Magazine put on a special sneak…
Prepare to Feel Tiny: The Illustrated Scale of the Universe
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: Thanks to Cary Huang, we can all…
Tonight: Nine Shows We’re Excited to Check Out on Third Friday
Be it a First Friday or a Third Friday — we’re just excited about having an excuse (not that we need one) to see some great art exhibitions. Some are opening tonight Downtown, others have opened this month throughout metro Phoenix. But you better believe that we’re making the loop and…