Given the liquid gyrations of their anime styling and the general sexual repression of their Japanese homeland, it just makes sense that a group of Japanese dudes would start a “Japanese action comic punk band” called Peelander-Z. But we hear you say, “Didn’t Peelander-Z form in New York City?” Before…
Why do we cook? To consume delicious food? For the sense of accomplishment? Well sure, but if you’re Forkng columnist Colin Redding there’s also the importance of impressing the hell out of your date. How far will he go to do just that? You’ll have to read this week’s Forking…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever: Peoria Bank Robber Cuts Hole In Wall, Surprises Bank Employees…
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SxSW Wrap Up Whether you’re trying to put back together the memories you made after being hit by the speeding truck that was this weekend’s SxSW music festival or you’re a local who couldn’t make the trip, we’ve got all the slide shows and articles to catch up on what…
The Lath House at Heritage Park has never been as lively as it was on Saturday, March 22 for Tequilaaz, a tequila and mescal festival that had hundreds downing agave goodness and feasting on fare from local restaurants. The festival lasted from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and included live…
Whether you’re trying to put back together the memories you made after being hit by the speeding truck that was this weekend’s SxSW music festival or you’re a local who couldn’t make the trip, we’ve got all the slide shows and articles to catch up on what you missed. This…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Scenes from South by Southwest We’ve got some images from around town…
It’s no secret that we at Up on the Sun love local music. Hell, our music editor just made the journey to SxSW to make sure you get to read first-hand accounts of how Miniature Tigers, Kinch, Dear and the Headlights and several other Phoenix bands did in Austin, Texas…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Village Voice Media SXSW Party: Meese, Bear Hands, Crystal Antlers, Gomez and…
“Please join us by raising your glass as we offer a toast to patience, perseverance, and all the things we have lost along the way and were somehow lucky enough to find once again.” So does the inscription on each bottle of Lost & Found Abbey Ale from The Lost…
For high school student Tatiana Delacruz, not even a recent foot operation could keep her away from the Barnes and Noble store at Desert Ridge last night. On the contrary, the silver lining of her brave ordeal was a chance the other 1100 people waiting in line would have undoubtedly…
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Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Coming Soon: Two Hippies Breakfast Joint So How Was…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. South By Southwest, Day Two In Photos The action continues in Austin,…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever:Sheriff’s Office Still Won’t Release 2008 Report on Deputy Investigated for…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Twitter Music Editor Martin Cizmar has been uploading twit pics of Phoenix…
Maki? Nigiri? Raw? Cooked? We don’t care what form sushi comes in as long as we can eat it. This week’s Cafe column focuses on the newest locale for scarfing up this Japanese delicacy: Pure Sushi in Scottsdale Civic Center. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Pure Sushi: What do you…
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The Valley saw green on March 17, 2009 as everyone and their blarney stones came out in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. PHX folks were Dublin their fun all night at bars and clubs across the Valley with green outfits, goofy-ass hats, and plenty of Guinness. We checked out the…
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries: Valley Fever:Father Shoots Baby In Finger During Family Fight, Say Cops Hero…
