Some guys think they can slap on some make-up, squeeze into a dress, and garble the words to a pop song, and that makes them drag queens. When it comes to Snatch: An Act of Drag Terrorism, the performances are taken much more seriously. The cast of more than 10…
Colin Chillag The painter is currently showing his work in a group show at 5 and 6 Gallery in Scottsdale. He also has a solo exhibition planned for April at the same space. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Last night for dinner, it was linguini with sauteed eggplant,…
Welcome to What Are You Listening To?, a new weekly feature on Up on the Sun where notable locals talk about their favorite music. Damon BraschBrasch is the owner and chef of Green restaurant in Tempe with a new location coming soon to Phoenix. He is also the guitar player…
Warehouse 201 might be one of the coolest all-ages venues in the Valley you’ve never heard of. Local promoter and musician Brandon Kellum, who runs Motion Management and plays with local metal band The Alchemist Divide, organized a show on Saturday, February 5 to promote awareness for the north Phoenix…
Art projects can be daunting. By the time you purchase the materials, get space organized, and find your inspiration, getting into the groove can seem overwhelming. With Cyndi Coon’s “Visual Art Journaling” workshop at MADE art boutique, all that stress is removed. You’ll leave with something meaningful you can continue…
Everyone deserves a little chocolate. After all, it contains heart-healthy antioxidants, can fight tooth decay, act as an aphrodisiac, improve mood, and even control appetite. Not to mention, it tastes dang good. Indulge your appetite for the sweet stuff at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. The weekend-long event brings chocolatiers from…
Questing for female pop stardom? It’s not so hard, really. First, make sure you can sing decently well. Don’t sweat it too much — though it’s now mostly thought of by the masses as a gimmick, Auto-Tune is actually a useful tool for fixing anything Randy might describe as “pitchy.”…
In this week’s issue of Phoenix New Times, we profile local pop singer Dawn Jameson (read the story here.) Since we last talked to the singer, Jameson has partnered with Lost Angels Foundation of Hope, a charity that raises awareness about child prostitution. She wrote a track for the foundation…
Find out more about country/pop band Arrowheart here.Sara Robinson What’d you eat for dinner last night? I had a 6-inch turkey sub from Subway, Sara-style! Favorite food: During the week, I eat healthy, but on weekends I eat my favorite food, which is the breadsticks from Olive Garden and Orange…
Tony Award-winning playwright Greg Kotis had a Broadway hit with Urinetown: The Musical, but he prefers low-budget shows to commercial theater. So it’s fitting that Space 55 is the spot for the world premiere of his The Unhappiness Plays, a humorous collection of short works about the sometimes sad nature…
If the thought of being confined to whispers and dainty applause at a sporting event is enough to induce some yawnage, there is still something fun in store for you at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Whether you need to release some tension after watching your favorite professional golfers compete…
Chris Wahl The lead guitarist for local pop/rock band Crash Coordinates performs with the band Saturday, February 5 at Scottsdale Studios. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Chicken breast cooked in olive oil. Favorite food: Rich, juicy prime rib. Least favorite food: Pickled capers. Favorite dessert: Cheesecake Factory cheesecake…
Best Coast singer Bethany Cosentino has made a lot of her fans cat people.Her pet cat Snacks is almost as recognizable as the band (which plays Clubhouse Music Venue Saturday, January 22) itself. A picture of Snacks covers the drum kit, Cosentino gives Snacks a shout-out in the song “Goodbye”…
Dave Thurston The improviser teaches free classes on improvisation Saturday, January 22 and Saturday, January 29 at Runway 21 Studios from noon-3 p.m.What’d you eat for dinner last night? Last night, I ate a salad that I made using only a blender that I got for my birthday.Favorite food: My…
Greg ForwardForward is the founder of Forward Thinking Productions, LLC, which puts on live music showcases to help create awareness for Huntington’s Disease (and other charitable causes). What’d you eat for dinner last night? Chicken cacciatore. Favorite food: Lasagna. Least favorite food: Anything that gives me food poisoning. (Thank you…
Jeff Moriarty The founder of Ignite Phoenix and organizer for ImprovAZ wants you to come to the No Pants Ride on Sunday, January 9. Find more details here. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Had an incredible meal at FnB in Scottsdale that I will fondly remember as I…
If you’ve heard that song “Love Like Woe” and wondered if Owl City had somehow transformed into a teeny bopper, that was actually Jordan Witzigreuter, aka The Ready Set.His solo project played Mesa’s the Nile Theater recently, and Witzigreuter sat down to give Up on the Sun readers the low-down…
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year. So it’s likely you’re going to want to spend all New Year’s Day in your pajamas. If you still want to go out but want to stay comfy, don your jammies for the Adventures in Hangovers party…
Michelle Donovan The co-owner of the Nile Theater and The Mantooth Group wants you to come to Madball and Comeback Kid at the Nile Tuesday, January 18. What’d you eat for dinner last night? I had a bunch of mini-candy bars. It was the only thing on my desk. Favorite…
Over the last ten weekdays of 2010, Up On The Sun will be counting down the best live shows of 2010.Today we look at the #7 show of the year, New Wave-tinged band Neon Trees at Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino…
Downtown art staple displays more than just a string of lights You may be used to driving around high-priced neighborhoods to check out pretty light displays during the holiday season, but downtown’s Alwun House is offering a different type of illuminating experience. Through year’s end, the renowned art gallery presents…
Charles “In Check” Eis The guitarist for The Rails is gearing up for the band’s upcoming album release in February. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Buffalo Burger at Native New Yorker. Favorite food: Enchiladas Least favorite food: Anything that’s even been in the same room with onions. Favorite…
