It was a night of humpers, pumpers, and thumpers this past Saturday night, when the Air Sex World Championships tour made a stop at Madcap Theaters in Tempe. Air sex is a “sport” much like air guitar, but instead of pretending to play an instrument, people mime sex acts with…
The cans for Relentless Energy Drinks say “Conceived in the U.K., Born in the U.S.,” and the can of orange “Fire” flavor we tried included this quote from Benjamin Franklin: “Energy and persistence alter all things.”It’s an interesting use of the quote, especially since we can’t imagine ol’ Ben Franklin…
Halloween is creeping up early on The Poisoned Pen. This weekend, the indie book store in Scottsdale will host a costume party featuring five well-known horror, sci-fi, and fantasy authors, and plans to roll out the smoke machine and hand out prizes for the best costumes. Even if you’re not…
Usually, humping things is the domain of dogs and the drunkest person at the party, but it’s the recipe for glory at the Air Sex World Championships, which makes a stop at Madcap Theaters in Tempe this Saturday.Much like air guitar, where people pretend to play a six-string to music,…
Got cancer? Have some pot. Dying of AIDS? Have some pot. Handicapped from the effects of multiple sclerosis? Have some pot. Chronic headache, heartburn, or painful pimples? Have some pot! This could well be the case after November 2, if Arizona voters approve Proposition 203, the “Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.”…
A smiling bug sculpture greets pedestrians in downtown Phoenix.There’s a lot to see in the heart of downtown Phoenix, aside from towering new office buildings. One of our favorite sights sits in front of the Phoenix Convention Center — a trio of adorable bug sculptures called “Social Invertebrates.”Yes, we said…
Jean-Michel Cousteu swims with a turtle.Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, kicks off the National Geographic Live Speaker Series at Mesa Arts Center tomorrow evening.If you’re wondering why you should drop $36 on a ticket to hear somebody talk about fish and coral reefs, allow us to…
It’s not every day that you stumble upon a $2 million car parked on the street of a central Phoenix neighborhood. But this past weekend, we spotted a sweet Bugatti, right across the street from our house in the Garfield District.This beautiful, two-seat car belongs to our neighbor, an artist…
There’s a long line at the coffee counter in A.J.’s Fine Foods for a reason. Though this local grocery chain is known for its produce, meats, and wine selection, the java and pastries are tasty and fresh, too. And now that they’re serving their seasonal Pumpkin Spice blend, Saturday mornings…
Wikimedia CommonsLance Henriksen is one of the most notable actors in the sci-fi and horror movie genres. He’s had prominent roles in The Terminator, Aliens, Pumpkinhead, and Scream 3, among other films, so it’s only fitting that Henriksen be inducted into the International Horror Sci-Fi Festival Hall of Fame.That will…
These display cases house a small part of Elvis Knievel’s record insert collection.Elvis Knievel stands in the kitchen of his northwest Phoenix home (“the Smithsonian of cool,” he says), preparing his usual noontime tea. He’s surrounded by pop culture memorabilia, including old toy models of Schwinn bicycles, autographed photos of…
Black-necked Stilt birds hang out at the riparian preserve.The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch just might be the coolest place in Gilbert. This idyllic, 110-acre preserve sits in the heart of the city, providing both a home for wildlife and a source of renewable water for the town.Located next to…
Melissa Martinez hurries to finish her “Pollination” installation on Marshall Way.Ever wanted to vote on the art that goes up along your favorite Valley art walk? Well tonight, you can, as a slew of creative types and arts supporters will be voting on the final installation to be erected as…
Wikimedia Commons/Gisel FranciscoImagine two women wrestling in this.Sunday night, I was surrounded by scruffy looking biker dudes in denim vests and do rags, drinking $2 Pabst Blue Ribbons and listening to the Rolling Stones “Paint it Black” on the jukebox. It was the sort of experience I expected in a…
E. GrovesWe’re in love. Just when we thought we’d tried every caffeinated beverage imaginable and gotten sick of coffee, we stumbled upon Grinders Coffee Co in Sunnyslope, and their amazing Viennese Mocha.Grinders proprietor Dennis Miller is a coffee connoisseur, and the Viennese Mocha is a java experience. There are seven…
With more than 140 artists reportedly scheduled to participate in the Sunnyslope Art Walk this weekend, it could be hard to pick some must-see places. Just about every business along Central Avenue from Dunlap to Ruth Avenues will be participating, but we’ve already picked our four “top stops.”myxMedia: This gallery…
“Understand me. What I am here for is to tell you stories you may not want to hear. What I am here for is to rescue my dead. And to scare the hell out of you now and then. I was raised Baptist, I know how to do that.” –…
It might be hard to imagine a huge high school bustling with more 5,000 students at the corner of Sixth and Van Buren Streets these days, but back in the 1930s, that area was the site of the booming Phoenix Union High School.The buildings now house various classes and offices…
The scene at Cash Inn Country (known to regulars as just “the Cash Inn”) on a Saturday night can be pretty chaotic. The Valley’s oldest lesbian bar always seems packed with hundreds of women of every variety, doing everything from line dancing to singing “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” on…
When comedian Zane Lamprey says Arizona’s Four Peaks Brewery is the best brewery he’s ever seen, it means something — after all, Lamprey traveled across the country, hitting the most unique drinking spots he could find for a 24-episode series called Drinking Made Easy, premiering on HDNet this week.The series…
You can find lots of things at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace & Coffee Bar. They have organic cheeses, locally brewed beer, a delicious deli, and most importantly for us — a great coffee bar.The coffee bar part of Luci’s is quaint and comfortable. There’s an assortment of tables and chairs, plus…
Photos by E. GrovesJohnny Knoxville at Tempe MarketplaceIt was an evening of killer swag, aluminum foil pom-poms, roller girl collisions, and epic fecal images at Tempe Marketplace last night, when Jackass star Johnny Knoxville showed up to promote the upcoming release of Jackass 3D (in theaters October 15), along with…
