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? For a small chunk of change, Tim Hallinan will send you a hand-drawn postcard from (somewhere) along the road. The Massachusetts-based artist and landscape designer…

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?Chacho Puebla’s grandmother never gave him advice regarding social media etiquette, but he loves her anyway. The Madrid-based designer writes that as he gets older, he thinks about…

If there’s one thing author Travis Smith and historian Marshall Shore have in common, it’s a love for nostalgia — especially of the holiday variety. The two will be at Phoenix Metro Retro next week for an open house and holiday party featuring history vignettes by Shore in his Retro Spectacular-style…

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? by Paul Cézanne, Vasily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Vincent van Gogh, and countless other modern masters. And while you might not be able to match the…

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? The archaeologist, president of Desert Archaeology, and member of the Arizona Historic Preservation Foundation has a long history in underground research. He’s worked on the Bureau…

It’s time to get all warm and glowy — Las Noches de las Luminarias kicks off this month and runs for 21 nights. In addition to luminaria-lit walkways through the scrub scenery at Desert Botanical Garden the event includes audible and edible entertainment. Continuing from Friday, December 1, from 5:30…

Just a month or so after Dr. Eugene Grigsby Jr.’s 93rd birthday, the African-American artist and educator will hang his latest work at Regular Gallery in the exhibit “DocGG93.” Grigsby’s known for his artwork and involvement in the community as well as his dedication to arts education in local schools…

More than 400 booths will line the Mill Avenue District, bordered by Rio Salado Parkway and University Drive, this weekend during the annual Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts. Artists from across the country will sell woodwork, photography, ceramics, wearable art, and more to thousands of visitors and holiday shoppers…

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? Driving Downtown Phoenix in 2FPS jaredfosterfilms.comRyan Gosling may know his way behind the wheel of a fast car — as proved in his latest…

The two opened the coffee shop/music venue/collaborative art space on University Drive after meeting at an art show and envisioning a collaborative space near campus for local creatives. After Gentry’s departure a few weeks ago, a necessary (and expensive) renovation, and a few permitting issues, Witham says he probably won’t be renewing the…

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? Dutch photographer Erik Kessels is no stranger to the massive amount of imagery that surfaces on the web — his latest installation, at Amsterdam’s…

If you can buy into author Ray Oldenburg’s idea of the Third Place — public spots we choose to celebrate and socialize with family, friends, and acquaintances — it’s hard to deny that public art, restaurant design, and local hospitality play a huge part in our community and daily lives. On December…

The 2011 Arizona International Auto Show Motor Trend Magazine hosted the 2011 Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center this weekend. The show featured forthcoming vehicles from well known manufacturers from all over the world. This was a great chance, not just to see, but to handle and climb…

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? London-based designer Katy Beveridge isn’t alone in her fascination with zoetropes; the quickly spinning devices have been used to create animations for centuries. Today,…