This Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the “Tucson Tragedy” — the shooting that left six dead and 14 more (including the shooter’s intended target, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords) wounded at the hands of a young man from Marana named Jared Lee Loughner. In the year that’s passed, many have…
On the same day Tucson residents commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Tucson shooting that left 6 people dead and 14 others wounded, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Crossroads of the West will hold a gun show at the Pima County Fairgrounds.Crossroads of the West bills itself as one of the…
Welcome to 2012. Now that you’ve recovered from your hangover, check out some of the First Night craziness and more around the Valley. Selecting the right spot to welcome the New Year can be a challenge since most bars are loud, packed, and charge cover. Wading your way to the…
Last week we asked you about your favorite holiday drink. This week, as you prepare for holiday celebration part two, we want to know what your least favorite holiday drink is. There are plenty of cliched New Year’s customs: resolutions, midnight kisses, champagne. But even though champagne contains alcohol, we would…
It’s that time of year again: Time to navigate the thorny realm of holidays with the relatives. There are many ways to cope with the dread of sitting around the dining room table for hours, but there’s nothing quite like a stiff drink to help ease the uncomfortable conversations about…
Chow Bella learned yesterday that Local Breeze, a popular downtown hang-out quietly closed it doors recently. It’s a sad fate for what had become a staple for the downtown dining crowd. We want to know what you’ll miss the most about the beach-themed bar and restaurant…
The hits keep coming for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. First, the media continues to hound him about hundreds of botched sex-crime investigations. Then Randy Parraz, the man who organized the takedown of ousted former Senate President Russell Pearce, demands his resignation. And now he’s being asked to leave the…
In honor of the holiday season, we decided to look back at the particularly memorable holiday covers of the past 10 years. It was pretty clear from reviewing the covers that holiday garland and the ubiquitous, feel-good “season for sharing” stories don’t drive our art decisions. 5. Is Nothing Sacred?: Apparently Not in…
If you’re into vintage Tory Burch, Saks, Louis Vuitton, and snakeskin Armani loafers — or are looking for a cool vintage birdcage, you’re in luck: The Royal Exchange and neighboring Sooo U! are now open in downtown Phoenix. And they’re ready to cater to vintage designer clothing fans and lovers of antique furniture. The…
