When we talked to Tiphanie Brooke a few weeks ago about her design for New Times’ Resolution Guide, she said a few of her Valentine-inspired designs would be up for sale soon. True to her word, you now have approximately one day and 20 hours to snag one of her limited-edition prints on…
Time to get smart. According to an update to Facebook’s official blog, the social media site will be rolling out Facebook Timeline and making it mandatory for all users in the next week or two. If you’re unfamiliar with Timeline, check out our handy illustrated guide, which should provide a…
Yeah, yeah, recycling is hot. And it’s even better when you can use (and reuse) paper goods that often serve a one-time purpose. But throw a binding and a cover on that stack of paper, and you’ve got yourself a book — maybe it’s something you had to read in…
The Boneyard Project: Art Planes in the Tucson Desert If you’re looking for the latest work by a few of the biggest international names in street and contemporary art, don’t bother looking at the walls. Instead, look south, down Interstate 10 past Tucson. It’s there, in the “boneyard” of retired…
It’s Monday. And if you’re headed to any environment with four walls, a computer, and a semi-professional coworker or two, it means you’re going to work. But why bother getting all dressed up for the beginning of the week? Who says “Dress for the job you want,” anyway? Thanks to…
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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: 1. Tonight: The Visual Language of…
The noise isn’t coming from the boombox.The clanking, sanding, and chatter heard near Third Street and Roosevelt Road in downtown Phoenix is coming from behind the plywood that’s covered the entrance of what used to be a drag bar (and, for a short time, Phil Gordon’s reelection campaign headquarters) since…
The 2012 Governor’s Arts Awards will celebrate 31 years in March by recognizing creatives who have achieved and contributed to the Arizona arts community. The awards, presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of Arizona, are given annually to…
If you can’t make the trip out to the The Boston Public Library to take a long, drooling look at its print department, take advantage of its updated flickr set. Recently added, was an album of the library’s poster collection, including more than 350 vintage travel posters from the 1920s…
During his recent visit to Vietnam, El Mac (who, full disclosure, we’ll always consider a local artist — no matter where he moves) recorded his artist statement for the Viet Nam The World Tour. Included in the short film are behind-the-scenes looks at one of his more recent murals in Ho Chi…
1. Silent Auction at the Ceramic Research CenterPlace your bid — ASU’s Ceramic Research Center is hosting a silent auction on pieces by local, national, and international artists through this weekend. (We have our eye on a piece by local artist Mike Prepsky, pictured above.) In conjunction with the CRC…
If you squint while heading south on Interstate 10 approaching Tucson, you’d see acres of airplanes and plane parts resting in the dirt. Those are the boneyards — storage grounds for retired commercial and Air Force aircraft — and the hunting grounds for materials in gallerist Eric Firestone’s latest exhibition…
To celebrate their town’s 125th birthday, the residents of Superior, Arizona, will open their doors for the fourth-annual Home and Building Tour. The town, 30 minutes east of Apache Junction, is well-known for its copper mines, which were shut down in the 1980s. With its anchor industry closed, Superior was…
If you’re looking for the latest work by a few of the biggest international names in street and contemporary art, don’t bother looking at the walls. Instead, look south, down Interstate 10 past Tucson. It’s there, in the “boneyard” of retired aircraft, that a caravan of trucks and cranes is…
Fair warning: Just because you smell like Thor doesn’t mean you’re going to score Natalie Portman — or any girl for that matter. In fact, there’s no guarantee of any direct (or physical) benefit of smelling like a big, sweaty superhero, but that hasn’t stopped fragrance company JADS international from releasing…
A new logo, a new map, and a big promise is coming from Artlink this week — Art Detour is back in action. The annual artwalk/gallery tour is like a First or Third Friday, in that galleries host art openings, but Artlink says Art Detour is meant to introduce people from…
Dear anyone (and everyone) who has ever considered cutting a mustache out of felt and putting it on, well, anything, It’s time to let go. Not only is your fascination with this variety of facial hair a little disturbing, it’s a little late. The mustache (as it’s currently known in embroidered pillow,…
Our shiny, golden man is back for the 2012 Academy Awards. Nominees for this year’s awards were announced this morning, with a few surprises. We’ve listed them below, and we’re plotting award-time strategy (and perhaps a drinking game). So grab the popcorn and catch up on these flicks before February 26…
The local artist is known for her series of hearts that have popped up on walls, were featured in their own Valentine’s Day show a year ago in the now-defunct Phoenicia Association on Third Street, and currently hang in a layered installation at chef Johnny Chu’s Sens in downtown Phoenix…
1. “Lift Every Voice” Black Art Showcase The Civic Space Park Collaboration is looking for artwork for its “Lift Every Voice Black Art Showcase,” scheduled to open the First Friday of February. Show curators say the exhibition, which will take place in the park, is meant to “infuse a cultural aspect…
Dozens of great places open their doors to cool shows by local, national, and international artists on a daily and weekly basis in Phoenix. Here are our favorite 10: 10. Modified ArtsModified Arts has been a staple in the Roosevelt Row community for more than a decade. The building, at 407…
