When John O’Hagan isn’t running the Golden Rule Tattoo shop on Roosevelt (in the same strip as Carly’s Bistro), the vegetarian 20-something is at home caring for his puppy and pot-bellied pet pig.What are you wearing right now? (And if you’re not wearing anything, for Pete’s sake, go get dressed!)Haha,…
We’re rounding out our very first week at the Jackalope Ranch and we know (ok, we hope) you’ll miss our posts over the weekend.Although, we firmly believe that in this town, you shouldn’t be stuck to your computer screen on Saturdays and Sundays. You should be out, out, out!Check out…
You have eight days to get to the “Complicit” art show at Practical Art. And, if you make it to the closing reception on Friday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., you’ll get the chance to participate in an “egg breaking extravaganza.”You heard that right.Artists Kara Roschi and Nicole…
Pedestrians are on the rise. With the light rail and the green movement, it’s trendy. So, join a big old crew of bicycle enthusiasts at the Great Bike Chase. The 4.3-mile ride starts at Margaret T. Hance Park, where folks can register ($30 each person, cash only, exact change) and…
We heart James Turrell. OMG, we heart him so much that if we were friends with him on Facebook, we would “like” the ever living you-know-what out of everything he did. This isn’t much of a stretch from how we feel about his “real world” activities, BTW. We’re not alone…
We’re not telling you to see an ABBA tribute band because we think it’s hip. We’re telling you to go because there’s nothing that has a higher irony factor than ABBA Fab. The foursome’s ridiculous garb and catchy tunes will be recreated by the blonde/brunette lady duo of Anne Davies…
Don’t panic. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and relax.Yes, it’s true. Arty Girl will be no longer.At least, not in this format on this blog. She will live on in spirit, however, at our new blog, Jackalope Ranch. It’s a blog completely devoted to Phoenix arts and culture…think…
Need a cow skull?Who doesn’t, right?If you’re in the market for cow skulls, Day of the Dead skeletons, hanging chili pepper bundles, and ceramic pots galore, Mercado Mexico is your jam…
“Life’s full of tough choices, isn’t it?”-Ursula, the Sea Witch from Disney’s The Little MermaidUrsula was so right on with that line. Especially when it comes to tonight, when there are two art lectures happening at ASU, at the same time…
We’ve been running into so many photographers from other publications (azcentral.com and Java, just to name a few) at Friday and Saturday events so this past weekend, we decided to bank on the element of surprise and we headed to the Lost Leaf on Sunday night.Sure, it was a little…
The Downtown Tempe Urban Garden wants you…to paint a mural…
Fridays are glorious.Especially when art by Andy Warhol and Fritz Scholder (one of my all-time faves…check out the review I wrote about him a while back) can be found in the same place.Such is the case tonight at NU (Native + You) at the Heard Museum with the opening of…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila . . . um, floor? Not really. Don’t plan to get housed at the Tequilazona tequila-tasting expo, happy hour, and dinner (although cabs will be available, just in case). The expo features a sampling of premium tequilas for those with a sophisticated palate while…
Dance is communication. A well-stepped waltz informs your audience (politely and in a soft voice) that you’re a prude. A nasty, crotch-filled grinding, on the other hand, screams that you’re promiscuous. Just imagine what creative innovator, dancer, and expert choreographer, Yu Wei, can tell us. The Chinese dancer uses original…
Nothing can make a person feel more self-conscious that standing next to a priceless piece of art. Seriously, you have to assume the position at art shows: elbows tucked, hands in pockets, and no breathing. You can let your arms flail at Practical Art during the month of April during…
Nothing can make a person feel more self-conscious that standing next to a priceless piece of art. Seriously, you have to assume the position at art shows: elbows tucked, hands in pockets, and no breathing. You can let your arms flail at Practical Art during the month of April during…
You gotta love it when an art event gets some star power. It just has a way of giving things a little more razzle-dazzle.And thanks to world-renowned artist, Eric Fischl (a former student at Phoenix College and Arizona State University and a star in his own right), tennis legend John…
Local artists listen up: you have a chance to design public art for the Pueblo Grande Museum entrance.And, assuming you make the cut, your budget would be $1,800,000.$1,800,000Let that sink in…..
Let’s party.ASU is throwing a street party this Saturday. If you go, not only will you enjoy a heck of a line-up of music, art, and activities, but you get to walk away feeling like a champ. You see, any dough you spend at the party benefits the ASU Art…
If you’re in the mood to mull over your relationship (or lack thereof) with Christianity, head to Perihelion Arts. Scott Holloway’s “A Solo Exhibition of New Work” includes beautifully crafted works that he cleverly pares down, often including only a single image in each piece. The 40-year-old Massachusetts-based artist has…
There’s really nothing wrong with wanting to do something good in the world. Ear Candy charity knows dang well that there’s everything right with doing good in the world — the non-profit admirably provides musical instruments and education to kids. And, since organizers have dedicated their lives to the cause,…
People love to party . . . for a good cause, of course. That’s why the fourth annual Red Light District Costume Ball gets bigger and better every year. Get decked out as a saint or sinner, pimp or ho, or in any other fetish garb during this charity extravaganza…
