Word on the street and in many reputable news publications is that a woman’s face will be on the redesigned $10 bill in 2020. You know what that means: time to start hoarding all of those soon-to-be vintage $10 bills. And we don’t think there’s any better way to do…
Someone should give Stephen “Scuba” Clark a home improvement show immediately. In the eight years that he’s been in his 1955 “cookie cutter” Central Phoenix home, Clark has redone almost every room in the house — some twice. And we’re not talking about just moving the furniture around or adding…
Fairy tales and worlds of make believe have been with Chris Colfer from the beginning. The first story the New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor wrote in second or third grade dealt with an imagined world. It was a twist on Cinderella, involving an elderly woman named…
Beyond Musketeers: Utopia Lost Apparently, we can’t get enough dystopian future in our entertainment. (As though the past and present haven’t been dystopian enough.) So Brelby Theater Company reaches into the past to create a play set in just such a future, Beyond Musketeers: Utopia Lost. One of the adjustments…
The Spot: The Ivy 1890 West Germann Road, Chandler 480-699-6189 www.theivyaz.com The Hours: Happy hour is available daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 p.m. to close. Perfect for: Getting your Mediterranean fix in the southeast Valley Interior: It’s difficult to put your finger on exactly what…
We hope your Fourth of July was filled with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness just as our Founding Fathers intended, but now it’s time to get back to business. And for us, that business is finding cool, entertaining things to do around the Valley that won’t cost you…
Maybe Phoenix doesn’t have that one skyscraper that rises above the rest like the Empire State Building and, sure, stucco abounds, but there are plenty of gems by big-name architects who found inspiration in the desert. These archetypal homes around the Valley, either built by our most notable architects or…
Young Frankenstein We can’t get over the fact that Mel Brooks wrote the words and music to all of the songs in the stage musical version of Young Frankenstein (except for “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” or, as the monster sings it, “Oo atha Rih”). Dude is mad talented – he…
The Spot: The Attic 4247 East Indian School Road 602-955-1967 facebook.com/theattic4247 The Hours: Happy hour is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Perfect for: Finger foods and affordable craft beer while watching the game The Interior: We’re not sure there’s any…
While the rest of the country is super excited to celebrate freedom this weekend with barbecues, spending time with friends and family, and fireworks, we’re excited for a different type of freedom — the freedom from having to open our wallets in order to be entertained. So close those billfolds…
We know why everyone says they love the Fourth of July – freedom, patriotism, etc. But it’s time we all stopped lying to ourselves and admit the real reason we all look forward to this holiday so much: fireworks. Whether it’s the appreciation of the artistry and choreography of the…
The Spot: La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop 5932 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-939-3292 www.lasantisimagourmet.com The Hours: Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Perfect for: Tiny tacos and giant margaritas Interior: If you’ve been to the location of La Santisima on 16th Street in Phoenix, we…
It shouldn’t take much for us to convince you that events where you don’t have to pay a single penny to participate are awesome. Actually, we think that’s about all we need to say. Free events, people, it’s what we’re all about, and we’ve got some that everyone from fine…
A new, hot piece of real estate is going on the market in Scottsdale. But you better be quick, because this house will only be in Phoenix for a few days. *can you actually buy the house or no? *Yes, I mention the price later, but should I put something…
For Phoenix native and photographer Kym Ventola, it’s all about balance. From managing her photography business to spending time with her family, Ventola aims to find an equilibrium. In fact, she’s recently started a mentoring business where she helps other people find balance in their lives. “I think that’s the…
The Spot: Linger Longer Lounge 6522 North 16th Street #6 602-264-4549 facebook.com/lingerlongerlounge The Hours: Happy hour is Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m. and all day Sunday. Perfect for: Happy hour with someone whose love is torn between good food and playing Jenga while listening to a killer playlist…
Saving something is never a bad thing. Save a life? You’re a hero. Save the world? You’re a super hero. Save the last dance? You’re Julia Stiles. But our favorite kind of saving is saving money. We’ve got three events around Phoenix this week that will help you do just…
Despite the cringe-worthy jokes they make and their ability to tell the same five stories over and over again, dads are pretty great, and they completely deserve to have Sunday, June 21, be all about them. But instead of getting him another singing card this Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up…
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry It’s been about 50 years since the second wave of feminism caught fire in the United States. The film She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry delves into this movement, specifically looking at the women who worked to create equal rights for women from 1966 to 1971…
Angels in America Angels in America is one of the best plays ever. Nearly Naked Theatre is a knockout theater company. We could just say, “Go,” and leave room for more ads on this page. But, for a constellation of reasons we’ll leave unexplored for now, we’ll divulge some more…
If you have a Tia who plays alongside your Tamera in your real life Sister, Sister act, consider attending the open casting call for the upcoming season of the Oxygen network’s Bad Girls Club this Saturday, June 13, at Bevvy in Scottsdale. In the last 13 seasons of the show,…
As much as we loathe the cutesy term, staycations are awesome. And as tourist season in the Valley comes to a close, those bold enough to brave a Phoenix summer get rewarded with killer deals at some of the best resorts and hotels in town. Rounds of golf, access to…
