Because nothing says “Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day” like a bidding war over a sex doll, we bring you Valentina. Valentina is the brain child of Sexônico, an online sex shop, and is the first sex doll to have “human-skin,” plus “fleshy lips, full breasts, and a body that inspires…
The annual Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes local artists, organizations, educators, businesses, and individuals for contributions to the local arts and culture scene. The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced nominations for the 2013 awards in March and celebrated the winners this week. See also: – Christopher Torrez’s Miniature Terrains…
And your list of participating spas will be released on Monday. But before we get there, here’s the skinny: During National Spa Week (April 15-21), local spas slash prices on their signature treatments. We’re talking $50 for treatments and services that are usually $85 to $450. A complete list of…
Since pretty much forever, nature has played muse to artists. Forests, flowers, fruit bowls, and whatever artists can get their hands on have been captured and immortalized in all kinds of media for centuries.To celebrate the natural muse, the West Valley Arts Council and the Sci-Tech Festival are teaming up…
If you’re in Scottsdale on Friday, March 8, prepare to get foamed. In celebration of Scottsdale Arts Festival and in partnership with Scottsdale Public Art, Maryland-based artist Scott Pennington will set up his “factory” and invite the public to participate.His work “Pink and Blue Dilemma: The Foam Incident” includes a…
If you’re fan of Downtown murals, First Friday, Third Friday, the A.R.T.S. Initiative, or the Downtown culture scene in general, then it’s probably time to tip your hat and toss a chunk of change to Roosevelt Row on Thursday, March 28. The organization will host its annual fundraising party at…
Now, we’re not big believers in signs and superstition, but the abundance of bizarre in our own town (of course) and nationwide had us wondering: What’s up with people claiming we’ll be immortal by 2045?, Who thinks leg advertisements are a good idea?, Since when were zombie-hunting trucks a good…
In April, ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning will set the stage for local creatives, academics, and urban planners for a week of discussion and brainstorming. Phoenix Urban Design Week, from April 4 to 13, will include workshops, lectures, a film screening, a community gathering, and celebration of…
All you’ll need to get into the StoryCorps Airstream trailer this March is a friend and a few questions. When StoryCorps announced it was returning to Phoenix last month to record stories from community members, reservations were full within an hour of opening. But good news arrives this week from…
Because not all advertisements can be slapped on a graphic tee, Japanese advertising company Absolute Territory PR came up with a new “sexy” way to sell content: Women’s thighs. See also: – Urban Outfitters Celebrates Back-to-School with Boozy T-Shirts … And Pisses Off Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Meggings: When…
Time to stock up on everything you need to prep the bunker at this years’ Arizona Survivalist/Prepper Expo. There’s plenty of evidence that the world as we know it is doomed (in a variety of ways — we’ve been keeping tabs), and while local survivalists and preppers are likely one…
If you (or someone you know) could use $500 for a creative project, pay attention. New Times is presenting our fourth annual Big Brain Awards this year — which means $500 cash prizes for creatives in each of the following categories: performing arts, visual arts, online, design, craft and culinary…
First Friday and Art Detour 25 in Downtown Phoenix, 3/1/13 It was a huge weekend for art in downtown Phoenix. First Friday saw the openings of exhibitions in galleries around town, and Art Detour gave art fans a chance to check out galleries and art studios throughout the weekend. See…
Time to dust off your keys and replace your ribbons, friends — the fourth Phoenix Type-In is just around the corner. The geek-out/meet-and-greet/show-and-tell is a chance for local typewriter fans and connoisseurs to drool over each other’s machines and show off their latest tips and tricks. Get ready to Instagram…
We know: The beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you’ll see we’re off to a pretty good week of art events, sporting events, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend . . …
Downtown Phoenix’s Third Friday and Art Detour combined make a weekend full of local artwork. The 25-year-old event, officially organized by Artlink, will take over galleries and studios on Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row, and 16th Street (and a few in between). Here’s a peek at our Field Guide for Art…
Arizona State University announced this afternoon that Sparky, the Sun Devil mascot, got (another) facelift. Like Madonna, the mascot is re-imagined every few years (in 2011, he got a creepy mustache and a new jersey) and has been updated more than a dozen times since 1946, explain ASU staff members…
If you’re headed out for a few shows, or if you’re just looking for some pretty cool things to buy/see/eat/drink in downtown Phoenix we’ve got you covered. Introducing Quick PHX. You’ll spot our paper guide on newsstands, counter tops, and coffee tables starting today and if you’re lucky, throughout the…
Thirteen years ago, a group of community merchants and neighbors on Seventh Avenue in Central Phoenix joined forces to turn the neighborhood around. With help from the city of Phoenix’s Fight Back Program and School of Architecture at Arizona State University, the group developed a master plan to revitalize the…
Buckle up, Phoenix art community: Art Detour returns this weekend. The annual celebration of local art draws visitors from around the state to see the latest work by hundreds of Phoenix-based artists and art spaces. The event began 25 years ago (before First, Third, and Final Fridays), when members of…
Thirteen years ago, a group of community merchants and neighbors on Seventh Avenue in downtown Phoenix joined forces to turn the neighborhood around. With help from the city’s Fight Back Program and Arizona State University’s School of Architecture, the group envisioned a safer place to live, work, and play, and…
Almost seven years after taking the helm of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (back when it was still called the Herberger College of the Arts) Dr. Kwang-Wu Kim is packing his bags and heading to Chicago. According to Julie Newberg, media relations officer at ASU, Executive Dean…
