A quick public service announcement: if you’re not looking to share a bench and some quality skin time with a few pants-less commuters (and yes, they are just happy to see you), you might to take the car on January 8. The No Pants Light Rail Ride ride is organized by…
rchitect Tim Koelle’s maps. Koelle’s creations are collaborations between himself and craftsmen wherever he travels. The two bend, cut, and arrange branches based on the local topographical regions. …
Suit up and grab your leg lamp — Mesa’s Royale and Nile theaters are pairing up to host a special holiday screening of A Christmas Story inside The Nile. On Thursday, December 22, escape the holiday party, bring the kids (and maybe some ear muffs, a few lawn chairs and blankets)…
As the local artist writes in her handbook, “Wreaths are my newest favorite thing to make. I feel like I did when I first learned to bind a book. So much fucking excitement!”She let us into her creative space last week (between studying for finals and working on design gigs)…
Leave it to geeks to wage war on each other over whether Star Trek or Star Wars reigns supreme — and leave it to geek icon George Takei to attempt to calm the waters. To Takei, there is one issue bigger than the opposing series’ special effects, the legitimacy of their space vehicles, or…
Pantone Color Institute, the world-renowned authority on color, has announced the 2012 color of the year. Let’s hear it for 17-1463, Tangerine Tango. “The 2011 color of the year, PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle, encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor,” writes Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color…
If you’re looking to expand your garden or want to soak in the essence of our natural landscape, you’ll want to check out the brand new library at Native Seeds/SEARCH. The Tucson-based non-profit maintains one of the world’s best bioregional seed banks (currently home to more than 1,900 accessions of native, arid lands-adapted native…
Phoenix Craft Rave at Bragg’s Pie Factory It was all out “crafter” ecstasy at the second annual Phoenix Craft Rave on Saturday. The 10-hour event at Bragg’s Pie Factory gave craft fanatics the chance to make and take as many crafty creations as their hearts and wallets could handle. Lowrider Toy…
If you can drag yourself out of bed tomorrow morning, you’ll want to look up to get a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse — the last one until 2014. The moon passes through the southern part of the Earth’s shadow, which gives the “eclipse” effect, (fortunately not of the vampire…
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 1980s. With the anchor industry closed, Superior was forced to…
The annual indie bash brings in more than 140 vending booths, 200 classic cars, and more than 18,000 visitors to the Melrose District. This year’s event, slated for Saturday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hopes to continue the trend. And that’s where you come in … …
During December, Practical Art will feature the latest work by photographer and visual artist Jay Hardin, whose black and white digital photos, collages, and charcoal drawings reflect the artists architectural and organic surroundings. The artist writes that his exhibition pairs the two often-conflicting subjects to “draw attention to the mystery…
Daniel Funkhouser’s “chaotic collision of materials, styles, and influences” closes this weekend at eye lounge. The painter and photographer’s show “Cacophrodisiac” features four large, mixed-media installations and 10 smaller pieces that explore gender roles, the cacophony that often exists in his work, and the aphrodisia that ties the themes together…
Phoenix’s creative couples have opened galleries, revamped neighborhoods, and supported the local art community. And on Thursday, December 8, three local power couples will be on stage at SMoCA Lounge in Scottsdale, to tell you how they do it. This year’s Artists on Artists discussion, curated by Peter Bugg and…
If you’re looking for some seriously unique gifts or want to scout out the next generation of local creatives, head to Hoodlums this weekend. The Tempe-based music store will host a photography ceramic and artwork show with pieces by students in the Tempe Union and Kyrene School Districts to support art…
The public relations fiend and owner of her own firm, The Brand Consortium, was director of PR for the fashionable event, and has handled the gamut of clients in the local beauty, fashion, nightlife, and lifestyle scenes. Of course, for every client there’s another event. And for every event, Rein has…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter. The painter, who was born in Bisbee, Arizona and now lives in Washington, says his creation came about through an experiment. He…
Join hundreds of local creative-types this Saturday at Bragg’s Pie Factory for the second PHX Craft Rave — 10 hours of make-and-take madness. Yes, caffeine will be supplied, as will countless projects for attendees and work by local artists including Jill Brownley, Sabrina Thompson, Lisa Takata, Felicity Snyder, Sarah Spencer, Pat Dowd,…
In Etsy’s holiday shop, ugly is not in short supply. There are countless creepy Santas made from papier mache and dozens of “up”cycled wreathes that have seen better days in the can. Today, we’re looking at ornaments, and we’re not ashamed to admit that we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel. Here…
Come February, 16th Street is going to have another sweet spot for local artwork.The arts district, often noted for its growing mural project that kicked off last year, saw a fresh coat of paint on the corner of 16th Street and Windsor Avenue late last week. Local (and now national…
Heard Museum presents Native Style: Where Fashion is Heard The Heard Museum hosted Native Style on Friday. The fashion show featured Native American clothing and jewelry by a variety of contemporary Native designers as well as a collection of vintage Native styles presented by curator, Robert Black. Downtown’s First Friday…
