Don’t give me that look. It’s for your own good.There’s been a lot of talk about chicken coops lately.Since my last post about urban chickens, our little babies have become stinky, young adult chickens. And it’s time they move out of the house and into a coop in the back…
www.flickr.com/photos/bsabarnowDude.Top 5 things to do this weekend. You mean, besides this?Yep. Read on.CAR POOL @ POOLOk, so we’ve still got highs in the low 100s but we say screw it. Throw on your cut-off shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops and head out to this free custom car show. A couple…
bobcarey.blogspot.comIt truly sucks when talented artists move out of the Valley like photographer Bob Carey did in 2002. The former Phoenix resident moved to New York but we still like to keep tabs on the guy (click here for a review of his recent exhibition at Bokeh Gallery).And with Carey’s…
Phoenicians. We roll our eyes at the Desert Botanical Garden. Shame on us. Just as you would with a long-time boyfriend, get sauced and find a new way to appreciate DBG at Beer Garden, which will offer craft brews by Four Peaks, Grand Canyon, Prescott, Sonoran, San Tan, and Mogollon…
Think you got soul? Prove it. It’s tough to do in Phoenix, AZ, ain’t it? Start by heading to the ’70s Soul Jam. Hosted by Jimmie JJ Walker (yes, the actor who belted “Dy-no-mite!” on Good Times), the night features The Stylistics, who wrote the 1971 hit “You’re a Big…
When you were a little girl (or an effeminate male youth), you fantasized about being a ballerina — dancing under the night sky with fireflies, a waterfall, and ponies in the background. The woodland creatures cheered when you finished your routine. In real life, however, you took ballet for a…
www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4kYou’ll need to keep an eye on this ‘cuz you’re on deadline, my friend.There’s a serious grip of opportunity with the City of Tempe Community Galleries. They’re looking to fill seven art shows at three different galleries.Interested? Read on to find out what you need to do before the deadline…
www.flickr.com/photos/dhollisterShow him your laminated ZRS membership card.Members of the local chapter of the Zombie Research Society led a public meeting to discuss the impending zombie apocalypse this past Saturday, September 18. The ZRS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to “raising the level of zombie scholarship in the Arts and…
For the hiker who likes to wander around.Dreamy Draw is like the Choose Your Own Adventure book of Phoenix hiking.Every time I’ve hiked through this area (part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, northwest of Piestawa Peak), I follow a different path. For this hiking review, I’d love to tell you…
www.flickr.com/photos/duyguSass it up with the help of local stylists.”Keeping it Local” @ Legend City Studios So Phoenix will never be a fashion powerhouse like New York or Los Angeles but we can still show off some serious style … it just takes a little bit of premeditated organization. Local First…
http://jamesbarnett.net/Favela by James Barnett.James Barnett is a funny guy. The Scottsdale resident’s bio reads: “I get pretty excited by degradation. Of images, that is.”With that kind of temperament, it’s no wonder he turns to unusual subject matter for his fine art paintings. For his exhibition at spec10 Gallery in Scottsdale,…
Do you know what a harvest moon is? Yeah, we didn’t either until we had to write this piece. Allow us to share our newly acquired knowledge: A harvest moon is the full (or almost full) moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox. And the harvest moon tells farmers…
We all remember when Norm MacDonald was fired from Saturday Night Live in 1997 after making too many “O.J. Simpson is guilty” and “Michael Jackson is a homosexual pedophile” jokes. But it’s not like that killed his career or anything. He went on to star in such hits as, ahem,…
There are a lot of hardworking theater folk in Arizona. And, just like the actors on Broadway, they deserve a little recognition. Thankfully, we’ve got the upcoming 20th annual AriZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Ceremony to hand out “Zoni Awards” (get it, like Tony?) to the best theater locals. Hit…
www.flickr.com/photos/stevensnodgrassThe mysteries of manscaping…unlocked.To groom or not to groom?The hetero male often faces this question alone. We realize that dudes can’t talk to their bros about this important issue so where are they to find guidance?Turn to the ladies. Or more specifically, this lady, who has graciously provided a list…
heatherbailey.typepad.comEven the blog’s banner will put you in a good mood.Heather Bailey makes pretty things, posts pretty pictures on her pretty blog, and writes about her pretty life.Oh, and she’s pretty.See for yourself on her blog, Hello My Name is Heather…
Ain’t she a doll?Cory Martinez is 25 years old and loves vintage clothing. She and her longtime boyfriend, Ben Funke, have been busy relaunching their online vintage clothing business called Meat Market Vintage — back from a brief hiatus.She plays bass guitar for a The Ultramatics, a Tempe punk band…
www.flickr.com/photos/_fxrDrink some of this and then go shopping. You won’t regret it.Fashion’s Night Out @ Scottsdale Fashion Square and Kierland CommonsEvery person who’s obsessed with fashion knows damn well that it’s New York Fashion Week. Well, cities around the world are celebrating by getting shops to offer discounts, tiny fashion…
Hiking Partner and I learned a very valuable lesson this Labor Day weekend: Don’t hike a new trail when it’s 112 degrees outside.Excited by the promise of a measly 104 degree temperature high for the day, we figured hitting the trail at 10 a.m. would be a fine idea. Of…
You have to wonder how these party kids come up with names for their DJ dance nights. Sure, it could be the result of a drunken, coked-out conversation in someone’s back yard at daybreak . . . or it could be a little more thoughtful. In the case of Burning…
Americans party their brains out on St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve got Cinco de Mayo down to a science. And Oktoberfest celebrations are on the rise. What’s next? Looks like Brazilian Independence Day is in the crosshairs for our latest adopted holiday. Try your hand at Brasil Fest ’10 at Martini…
With factory farming and a nation of fast-food eaters, folks who want better cuisine have separated themselves from the overweight, diabetes-ridden herd by becoming foodies. Join in at Foodie Fight 2 where you can watch as local foodie bloggers Ty Largo (www.juxtapalate.com) and Joel LaTondress (www.onefordinner.com) rush around the kitchen…
