The zombie craze has officially reached maximum ridiculousness.If you dig the undead, we have the perfect event for you: the Zombie Research Society Meeting. This international society (we’re not kidding – there are chapters in Germany and Canada in addition to the 16 U.S. states that host meetings) is committed…
Chicks and guns. It’s a staple of American fetishism. We can thank Annie Oakley for that. Now we can’t go a summer without some kind of Hollywood blockbuster that features cleavage, pleather, and steel. Hot stuff. Get ready for AZ’s indulgence in this “don’t want to go there” psychological fantasy…
“In the Mood” has transformed the Phoenix Art Museum’s Ellman Gallery into a fashion time capsule from the 1940s, filled with authentic garments from the World War II era that range from Hollywood-inspired glamorous gowns to fashions made from salvaged materials to factory overalls and military uniforms. A soundtrack with…
Every summer, Valley dwellers talk about the heat like it’s something we’ve never dealt with before. And, yes, this Night & Day writer is no exception.Gawd, can we all just get over it already?We’re glad to see that the folks behind the Scottsdale Stadium Summer Market have taken the high…
If you go to a party, consider yourself a cool person. If it’s a party with a DJ, add a couple points to your hip factor. If you find yourself at a secret party with two stages and more than 10 DJs, you are a sick party animal. Your chance…
You’re on the internet. That means you’re accustomed to a lot of T&A.Here, on our classy arts and culture blog, we’ve brought the T&A to you in a very sophisticated way: with a top ten list of art history’s greatest T&A ever.You’re so welcome.1. Venus von WillendorfAlright, we’re really reaching…
“Hike with the heat.” is my mantra during the summer. And Quartz Ridge Trail is the best place to do it.The heat is less shocking if you keep climbing mountains alongside the climbing temperatures. Plus, I’ve found it makes for an easier summer: I complain a lot less if I…
There’s a lot happening on Marshall Way in Scottsdale. On the heels of Niki D’Andrea’s feature story about the recession-driven “Pop-up Galleries” along the strip, Scottsdale’s Art One has downsized their gallery space. Instead of spreading their vast collection of student art between two rooms, they are now limited to…
Rob Kroehler is a cool dude. Like, legitimately cool.He’s the lead man for local band Ladylike and tours with Fun. Yes, Fun, the band with Nate Ruess of The Format fame.He also happens to have great get-up. And a smart mouth. Just check out this cheeky interview.What are you wearing…
“The Pink Door Photographs” by Rodney Rascona @ The IcehouseLeave it to an artist to find the beauty in disaster. Photographer and humanitarian Rodney Rascona shares photographic images of the devastated communities and individuals of Haiti taken during a recent trip to the coastal city of Jacmel. The reception on…
There is nothing that will make us happier than a blog that looks really, really pretty.For that very reason, Merry May Handmade just made our day.Actually, the blog makes many of our days as it is frequently updated by Merry May Handmade founder and passionate crafter, Ashley Eaton…
Say “cover band” and people imagine a Rick Springfield look-a-like lead singer onstage with mediocre musicians who all regret the fact that they “never made it.” Pathetic. Cover band Bad Sneakers breaks this stereotype to pieces. The band features three vocalists and anywhere from seven to ten (and sometimes more)…
We went on a two-mile hike the other day to snap a photo of one measly petroglyph. Then, we felt totally gypped when we found out that the Deer Valley Rock Art Center has 1,500 freakin’ petroglyphs and just a quarter-mile trek to see them.The Center features the largest concentration…
We don’t know much about Remain Calm, other than it’s a drama/comedy (a “dramedy,” if you will) about an ugly break-up, Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and technology. Turns out, there’s not much more we need to know. Daniela Crispo Talarico directs the minimalist performance that features actors and scripts on stage…
It’s summer. That means there’s good news and bad news. Bad news first: When you run errands with a less-than-frigid car A/C, you’ll be treated to the sweaty underwear condition that we all dread every year. The good news? The chicks in this town show some serious flesh. Especially if…
Craig Citizen (yes, that’s his real name) is a local DJ and promoter responsible for scenester dance nights like Faux Show, Party Foul, and Ransom. We hate to think where the local nightlife would be without him.Certainly it would be less fashionable. The man has an eye for vintage and…
Miss Lotion, a Danish artist showing her crazy-whimsical prints at Scottsdale’s Soyal Gallery (click here for location details), works as a graphic artist to make ends meet.But her graphic art (which you can buy as a tee shirt) isn’t a far cry from her fine art (which you can buy…
It’s summer. The nights are short. Therefore, so is the nightlife.This time around, instead of waiting for nightfall, we decided to head out while the sun was still up (gasp!) to check out “An Evening of POP!” at the Heard Museum (click here for the slideshow). It was all a…
Yes, it’s true. Rowdy Boutique is closing.And, starting Wednesday, all merchandise is up to 75% off…
We love weekends. We love lists. And every Friday, we unite these passions. Enjoy.Etsy.com 5th Birthday Craft Party @ Butter Toast BoutiqueOh, Etsy.com, what would we do without you? Tonight, the five-year-old website is calling upon all crafters to party. Merry May Handmade hosts the Etsy.com 5th Birthday Craft Party…
Sunday is Father’s Day and dads across the nation will feign appreciation as they receive new neckties, barbecue supplies, and cheap crap that says “#1 Dad” on it. Lame, lame, lame. Here’s what he really wants.10. Beer Brewing KitSo we’ve seen this a million times, right? Especially in the early…
We love salsa. Both the food and the dance are aces in our book. In the case of AZ Salsa Festival 2010, we’re talking about the latter. Start the night with a few salsa and bachata lessons. Then hear a live concert with the internationally acclaimed, Puerto Rican-based 12-piece orchestra…
