Michael Carson describes himself as a storyteller. His subjects are often in the middle of casual scenes and intimate moments. “I like the fact that the face can be such a subtle subject and one brush stroke can be the difference in the feel of the entire piece,” he writes…
We’ve been drooling ever since Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row announced their second annual Pie Social to benefit Phoenix Union Bio-Science High School arts programs. In addition to a celebration of all-things pie and a mass consumption of community and celebrity pies (think chefs from Bourbon Steak, Beckett’s Table, Jobot,…
You don’t need access to a 50-foot Garfield or a former Miss America to participate in the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, or PAPA. The six-year-old festival of local art and culture is a one-day procession in downtown Phoenix that’s open to the public whether you’re participating or watching…
This month, Jackalope Ranch opened its first curated exhibition, You Are Here: A Collection of Maps of Phoenix, at Regular Gallery. While you still have a chance to check out the show, which will be up until November 12, we’ll give you a little background on each creation. We spoke with Monica Aissa Martinez, Safwat Saleem, David Quan,…
Bil Keane, a Phoenix cartoonist, started drawing Family Circus in 1960. The artist was born in Pennsylvania, served in the Army, met his wife (and inspiration for his “Mommy” character) in Australia, and landed in Paradise Valley just a year before he began documenting much of his family life and odd daily circumstances…
While the pie fiends at Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row are busy drooling over pie crust recipes and celebrity judge announcements, we’ve been drumming our fingers in anticipation for the lineup of local creatives who will wheel out their goods for this Saturday’s Pie Social. The event, which will take place…
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? No small task, they know, but UK-based group began with a simple idea, reached out to their audience looking for lesser known facts, and started doodling. The…
This week, in the (very long) list of “ways to not pick up women while riding your bicycle,” comes the Uberhood. Just in time for the potentially rainy day, the Uberhood is an oblong umbrella that fixes to your handlebars for a “smooth” ride in sunshine or rain. Details not mentioned: – The…
Horses & Horsepower Polo Party The Horses & Horsepower Polo Party brought out Scottsdale’s horse, car and over the top hat fanatics on Saturday at Westworld of Scottsdale. (Note: No sign of Prince Harry.) Downtown’s First Friday (Nov. 4) Friday’s rain didn’t stop crowds from flooding Downtown galleries during First Friday…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town.From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out some…
This month, Jackalope Ranch opened its first curated exhibition, You Are Here: A Collection of Maps of Phoenix, at Regular Gallery. While you still have a chance to check out the show, which will be up until November 12, we’ll give you a little background on each creation. We spoke with Monica Aissa Martinez, Safwat Saleem, David Quan, and Sue…
As soon as the crew at Oasis on Grand can get a certificate of occupancy, the adaptive reuse project of live/work studios on Grand Avenue will be open and ready for business. In the meantime, they’re taking reservations for units. Real estate developer Timothy Sprague (also behind Portland Place Condominiums) and his…
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? Theresa Himmer skips the spray paint, wheat pastes, and stickers when she takes to the streets. While these materials are common in her Icelandic street art…
It’s all about flashing lights as Scottsdale welcomes a few new clubs, bars, and galleries and gears up for its holiday season. If you’re headed in the direction, need a few spots to check out after a show, or are just looking for a few things to buy/see/eat/drink, we’ve got…
State Bicycle Co. – Night Riders (full edition) from State Bicycle Co. on Vimeo.The two-wheeled adrenaline junkies at State Bicycle Co. took to the streets over the weekend, in very-timely, spooky garb. The local bicycle company’s known for drool-worthy photo contests and videos that feature their custom bicycles, sponsored local riders,…
If you can stomach three hours of unlimited ice cream, pizza, and the kickass moves of four turtles who happen to be underage ninjas, you’re invited to The Royale on November 18. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan-fest, hosted by Cult Classics and Zia Records, will feature 1990 live-action cartoon will…
If you packed your bags and headed home after the Occupy Phoenix rally, you can join the forces again, virtually, with the help of Occupy the Game. The website, dedicated to sharing news about the national movement’s progress and demands, revealed an online, Tetris/Pong-like game where an Occupy protester must dodge…
The artists of Galeria de los Muertos are gearing up for their largest-ever show and celebration of Dia de los Muertos. The gallery will celebrate its first anniversary and the traditional holiday with a large-scale “Dia de los Muertos” exhibition with work by resident artists as well as new additions…
To local playwright James E. Garcia, the long, narrow stretch of land that separates the United States and Mexico has never been two-dimensional. You watch the looped videos of immigrants jumping over the fence, or listen to very similar reports from the borderlands on the radio, he says, but there…
To the guaranteed glee of antique hoarders everywhere, Art Intersection’s Carol Panaro-Smith and Josie Cirincione are going on an afternoon of local antiquing — and they’d like to take you along. “Vintage ephemera and found objects are a great source of inspiration to mixed-media artists,” Panaro-Smith writes. “The field trip objective is…
1. What were the inspirations for your map? The underground issue of Best of Phoenix. 2. Give us a childhood memory of a map. Whenever I would go somewhere with my Grandpa he would always tell me what everything on the map was. I pretended like I understood all about mile markers and…
