A night of bowling usually involves smelly shoes and dirt-encrusted finger holes, not to mention armies of gutter-ball-throwing kids hyped up on sugar. A more adult-friendly experience can be had at Arcadia Tavern’s Wii Bowling Tournament, every Wednesday night (for those ages 21-and-older). Teams of four will swing their joysticks…
Manny & Lindsay Tripodis The co-owners of The Rogue Bar want you to come to the Prague CD release party this Saturday, May 14, with additional performances by Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Ladylike and Blue Skies. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station…
Patty Hannon has gained a rep for being the Sister you love to hate in the long-running Late Nite Catechism at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. There won’t be any knuckle-rapping, though, when the veteran actress takes on a much more serious role in Space 55’s new play, The…
It takes a set of big brass balls to call Angelina Jolie a “fucking bitch” in a stand-up act. Comedienne Chelsea Handler is one of the only professionals who’ve had the cojones to do just that. The author and late night talk show host brings her brash and sassy sensibilities…
Jason AlfordThe executive chef of Roka Akor hosts a Mother’s Day brunch and dinner at the restaurant on Sunday, May 8. For more information, log on to www.rokaakor.com. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? KYOT (95.5-FM) smooth jazz. What’s the…
When you hear the name Cheech Marin, images of rolling papers and pot smoke probably come to mind. But as the “Chicanitas” exhibit at Mesa Contemporary Arts proves, Marin is more than just a marijuana aficionado — he also has a knack for choosing gorgeous, colorful art. The show features…
Cashing in on an inheritance isn’t always easy — just ask OJ Simpson or Anna Nicole Smith’s kid. In Central Community Theatre’s new play Urning It, it’s not the allocation of the will that’s difficult; it’s the trip one family takes to actually claim the inheritance. The family-friendly production follows…
Eli Kluger The film director is currently shooting a thiller about Furries. Clips can be viewed on www.youtube.com/furrymovie.When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 103.9-FM. I alternate between three or four rock and Top 40 Stations.What’s the last song played on…
In this week’s issue of Phoenix New Times, local electro pop band Peachcake catches the Valley up on what they’ve been up to the past year and how they’ve matured since they came together. Recently, the International Peace Bureau made the song “Were We Ever Really Right?”, off their upcoming sophomore…
Local artist Effie Bouras doesn’t care if you smile when you see her work — in fact, it’s perfectly acceptable if you leave her latest solo show at Practical Art feeling a little sad. That’s because the new exhibition has a theme of abandonment. In her paper graphite works, you’ll…
Carrie Bradshaw may be a fictional character, but for many Sex and the City fans, she’s like a friend. For years, women have looked to her for fashion advice and dating tips. And for anyone who has ever dreamed of living it up in the Big Apple, Carrie is proof…
Going to a Peachcake show was sort of like attending a child’s birthday party. You’d find grown men in animal costumes, stuffed animals, balloons, and even the occasional game of Duck, Duck, Goose. You never really knew who or what to expect to see on stage. Given the band’s rotating…
JRC The co-owner/founder of The Trunk Space invites you to Dr. Zombie’s Movie Lab of Terror at the venue this Saturday, April 23. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? NPR. It’s the the most “reasonable volume” news in…
Long before Calvin Klein and Stella McCartney became household names in fashion, they honed their design skills at school. Here in the Valley, a crop of up-and-coming young designers hope to follow in Klein and McCartney’s famous footsteps, starting with the debut of their latest designs at the East Valley…
Taking care of the earth can really suck. Replacing showerheads, remembering to recycle, and trading your car for a bike might seem like more work than it’s worth. Celebrating Earth Day at a gorgeous resort and spa, on the other hand, is a much more personally appealing way to show…
Mack DuncanThe improviser, filmmaker, puppeteer, teacher, co-founder of The Torch Theatre and creator of the web series Vincent and Me helped organize the Phoenix Improv Festival this weekend at the Herberger Theater. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right…
This week’s issue of Phoenix New Times features a preview of Motown Memories, a revue show currently playing at Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Resort that features American Idol alum and Valley native David Hernandez. Check out more from the interview with Hernandez, plus videos from the show, below.New Times: Catch us…
Watching a wiener dog race is a hysterical, and heartbreaking, experience. These short-legged canines might seem like the unlikeliest of sprinters, but they’ll have plenty of supporters when some of the speediest pooches in the Valley compete at the 15th Annual Wiener Mania. This is one heated battle. Dogs will…
There is life after American Idol — even if you finish in 12th place amid whispers that you’ve spent time bumping and grinding at a gay strip club. Or so it appears for David Hernandez, the Valley native living in Los Angeles who was a seventh-season contestant. Hernandez has returned…
Payton J. CurryThe chef recently launched a pop-up concept at the Welcome Diner. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Cat Power Radio. It’s been one of those weeks for me. I don’t do radio at all. What’s…
Sure, being a foodie can be a lot of fun. Jetting off to the hottest new restaurants and trying eclectic chef creations sounds like a blast — until you realize you just spent $30 on an entree that tastes worse than something you could have microwaved at home. Save time…
Chad LanierThe executive chef of Modern Steak will show off his eats at The Original Taste 2011 food and wine tasting event this Saturday, April 2. Find out more information at www.theoriginaltaste.com. When you put your key in the ignition, what station would play right now? Definitely Pandora–probably DJ Krush,…
