In case you hadn’t noticed, the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix is closed for renovation. Assuming all goes according to plan, the center will reopen sometime around October 1.And, yes, there will be a celebration. We’ll keep on top of that for you (just make sure to keep reading…
Well, here we are again. It’s Friday once more and we’ve all aged another seven days since we last wondered what to do on our weekend. Time really flies, doesn’t it? Read on and take your pick from the good stuff happening around town while you’re still young enough to…
If you’ve got a thing for Native American jewelry (we certainly do) consider the Heard Museum’s gift shop and online store as a top resource for your shopping needs.Pictured above is a sterling silver necklace with turquoise, coral onyx, amazonite and lapis lazuli by Mildred Parkhurst (Navajo).This piece will set…
We try to live our lives believing in the good of the world; we really do. Then playwright Neil Labute comes along with his shocking work Bash, and just hearing about the storyline tells us that we are living in a world of denial. It’s a sad but necessary exercise…
Memorial Day is a 24-hour period, designated by our federal government, in which American citizens are obligated to take a day off from work and reflect on our great nation and the proud souls who died for it while serving the military. And, if you’re at the Annual Memorial Day…
Hot weather is a convenient excuse for Phoenicians to park their lazy butts on the couch and not do a lick of exercise during the summer months. Well, the bad news is that the excuse doesn’t work anymore. The good news, however, is that you don’t have to deal with…
Thunk, thunk, thunk. That’s you on the treadmill. Going nowhere, listening to the same songs on your ipod, and mentally comparing the butt sizes of everyone who crosses your line of stationary vision. Don’t you think your commitment to physical health could be a little more meaningful? Apply all that…
Okay, quilters, we know you’re out there. And Chandler wants to hear from you.The Chandler Arts Commission has put out the call to art quilters for their upcoming “Art Quilts XV: Needleplay” exhibition slated for November 5, 2010 through January 15, 2011 at the Chandler Center for the Arts and…
The Vig in Arcadia has been a frequent card we’ve played when we’re deciding on a place to stop for a bite to eat and a tasty cocktail. So when we heard about the opening of the Vig Uptown, we were more than willing to check it out. The restaurant…
We’ve asked this question to the folks around town who rock vintage threads but what about someone who, you know, doesn’t wear things other people have sweat in before?Lauren Hart, owner of the Root Salon in central Phoenix, certainly fits the bill (speaking of bills, we cringe to think of…
Kate Benjamin, originally from upstate New York, started www.moderncat.net three years ago.But this wasn’t a “crazy cat-lady” blog. Benjamin turned the site into a single resource for modern cat products that are functional for Kitty’s needs and aesthetically pleasing (say goodbye to the hideous beige carpet-covered cat tree).Last year, Benjamin…
It’s Friday and if you’re reading this blog, we can assume that you’ve already mentally left your work desk.Please read on and dive deeper into la-la land as you fantasize about all the great stuff to do this weekend.Annual Roosevelt Row Pre-Solstice Party at PTE OfficesNow, don’t get stingy: this…
We’ve had our eye on this dynamic space along 16th Street (between Osborn and Indian School Roads) that offers vintage, antique, and unique discoveries.Owner Leonardo Ramirez is super energetic and has an infectious personality. He coined the term “recyclitude” to describe his business (and life) approach. His latest endeavor is…
Adulthood can be the pits. We work hard, we don’t get paid what we’re worth, and we’re still in debt from the stupid purchases we made before the economy tanked. And, worst of all, we’re too “grown-up” to let off a little steam by hitting the bottle. Well, that’s why…
Humans love the thrill of competition. The Romans pitted their strongest against one another and got off on the gruesome win. The Aztecs gambled food, slaves, and even their own freedom on the outcome of their sports. We apply this need for competition to our urban setting and get the…
The Lost Leaf is turning three years old and, according to the National Network for Childcare (www.nncc.org) we should expect the following: “The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating…[they] have very little memory for past events and do not understand ‘yesterday’…
We wouldn’t outright bag on performers like Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber (at least, we shouldn’t — he’s just a kid, after all) but it gets a little tiring to constantly witness music performances that are polished, buffed out, and cleaned up so they’re ready for a mass audience. Sometimes…
The day has arrived. Bunky Boutique has officially moved.We’ve been looking forward to this since we heard about it in early April. We got a first look at the space this morning as the dust was still settling (check out our slideshow for more snapshots).Yes, Bunky Boutique is now open…
We spent way too much time trying to choose an image to illustrate this blog post.It should be an easy decision, right? Not if you’re looking at WowWall’s vinyl decal sticker murals. They’re all just so dang pretty.These temporary decorations will turn any blank wall into an eye-popping visual treat. And, best…
Take a look at your key ring. Do you even know what half of those keys are for?Probably not. But you hang on to them anyway.Keys are oddly intimate items. The unique tools allow access to secured areas — places that we value enough to protect. Maybe that’s why it…
It’s Friday. The pressure to do something cool with your weekend is on, baby.And we’re here to help.Sea Life Aquarium Opening at Arizona MillsOkay, so check it: tiger sharks, octopus, sea horses, eels, rays, and a whole crap-ton of neon tropical fish. We’re talking about more than 5,000 marine creatures…
It’s tough to beat the last yard we pimped but we came across this little gem along 7th Street, close to the I10 and couldn’t resist the urge to snap a few photos.No, the guy sitting in the chair is not real. And, yes, we initially thought he was real…
