Draw it from Memory
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?…
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Academy Announces 83rd Oscar Nominations
The Social Network and The King’s Speech would first like to thank the academy for a boatload of nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards (live on February 27). Oscar nominees were released this morning by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and it’s looking like a good year…
Submit a Memento (in 160 Characters or Less)
Nic Wiesinger and Martin Stark are collecting memories, or more specifically, written descriptions (160 characters or less) of “the object from your childhood that most describes your idea or remembrance of home.” The submitted answers will be matched with images found on the Internet — a combination Wiesinger says he…
Dennis Oppenheim, 1938-2011
Dennis Oppenheim , a celebrated sculptural artist died over the weekend at the age of 72.The Washington-born artist is known for his large-scale public art pieces in major cities around the world — one being the Garden of Evidence at the Forensics Lab and District One Police Station at Scottsdale’s…
Gov. Brewer Proposes Additional Budget Cuts for Arizona Arts Programs
Governor Jan Brewer slapped the Arizona arts community last week with additional budget cuts in her proposed budget for 2012/2013.The proposed budget eliminates appropriations to the Arts Commission’s general fund and includes an 8 percent reduction to the Arizona Arts Trust Fund. “The economic crisis in Arizona is having a…
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Tease, A Scandalesque: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Blissom Booble and her team of scandalesque entertainers took over the The Duce with their sexy spectacle, Tease. We watched the full Friday rundown and took a few fashionable notes. The Good’s above, the Bad and the Ugly are after the jump and the full, sexy slideshow is right here…
2011 Resolution Guide: Extreme Edition
We’re nearing the end of January, which means it’s OK to admit it: You’ve already given up your New Year’s resolution … or you’re on the fast track to forfeiting. Instead of shame, take comfort in the stories of four people who are in the resolution minority. In the past…
Big City Love by AnnieWHERE
Annemarie, or AnnieWHERE on etsy, is a big fan of the Big City. Her handmade cards combine orange cover stock with map clippings, she writes, “from rental car agencies and various print media, mostly while traveling” — each stamped with “you are HERE.” You can snag a few of the…
Skatistan: Promoting Confidence and Culture Through Skateboarding
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? In 2007, Oliver Percovich arrived in Afghanistan with a few belongings, including his skateboards. The 34-year-old from Australia rode through streets and was quickly…
A Coaster for Your Thoughts
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? Local artist Mary Lucking asks, “What if James Joyce had been hanging out at the Rúla Búla Irish Pub, sketching ideas for his book…
iCherokee: Using Technology to Preserve Culture
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? Your iPhone now speaks Cherokee. In December, the Chronicle of Higher Education interviewed a student/faculty group from Northeastern State University that stumbled upon a…
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PoolBoy Magazine: A Local Source of Nude Dudes (NSFW)
… who you never really wanted to see nude in the first place. Fair enough, the editors of PoolBoy Magazine, based in Phoenix, had to find guys who were willing to show off their junk for free (and seemingly without use of a fluffer), but there have to be more…
Your Name in Bright Lights
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? Picture your 15 seconds of fame in bright, glittery lights … on the other side of the world. Kaldor Public Art Projects and the…
Sweets and Beats to Close at the End of January
As reported on Chow Bella this afternoon, Liam Murtagh and Emily Spetrino-Murtagh — the husband and wife team behind Sweets and Beats — are closing the doors to their candy, record, and locally made craft store at the end of the month and liquidating inventory this week. Read more about…
Artist Kyle Webster on Jared Loughner, Mental Health, and Illustrating This Week’s Cover Story
What do you see in the image above? Breathe easy: This is not a test. This week’s cover story, Unbalanced, Amy Silverman and Paul Rubin explore the state of mental heath services in Arizona following Jared Loughner’s shooting spree in Tucson, which killed six people and injured 13, including Rep…
Finding Art in a (or El) Mirage
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? Thomas Schultz followed his photography passion to El Mirage. The West Valley city — barely 10 square miles with 40,000 residents — was, at…
Runner Helene Neville Literally Means Cross Country
I walk into Gold’s Gym on a Wednesday morning and remind myself to act natural. Truth is, I take no pleasure in working out and take even less pleasure in watching people who work out watching me not work out. So I hesitated when Helene Neville suggested we meet after…
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Patchouli: You’ve Doused Yourself in Oil … And Still Smell Like You Haven’t Showered.
The lineup for Coachella was just released, you’re working on locking in a few dreads and you really didn’t have time to shower between rolling out of bed, lighting an incense coil, and seriously offending the girl behind you in line at your nearby favorite coffee store. There is still…
Scottsdale Glee: Putting More Joy (and Less Glitter) into Youth Performance
Attention young music minds (and lovers of the musical television show who’d like to introduce their children to real-life performing arts): Scottsdale Glee is now enrolling. The Arcadia-based children’s choir, for 5- to 15-year-olds, is looking for new members for the Spring semester, which begins January 31. The choir’s also…
Author Anne Rice Announces Upcoming Book Signing at Changing Hands
No promise of an in-coffin arrival or sexy vampire swag, yet, but news came in yesterday from Anne Rice and Changing Hands Bookstore that the bestselling author will be visiting the store on February 11. The author will be signing copies of her latest title, Of Love and Evil, a…
Light Up the Pantry
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 world of geekdom came together in early January, in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and this year gadget fiends…