“Before Dawn” In the summer, the lightless hours of the night are abuzz with activity in Phoenix and surrounding areas, the cover of night shielding all from the harshness of the sun. Valley artist Alexandra Bowers reverentially explores the desert rituals of the dark in her show “Before Dawn,” which…
Alternative Black Friday We hate waking up early on regular days. So the odds of us rising at the crack of dawn to hunt down deals the day after a government-sanctioned celebration that revolves around binge-eating? Um, not great. We’d rather sleep in on November 28 and head to Alternative…
Hope your Thanksgiving was full of all sorts of delicious. Burn it off by dancing at one of these concerts, and check out our comprehensive concert calendar for more options…
Is the sign that there are multiple parties happening on Thanksgiving in Phoenix a sign of a city that has come of age? After all, only quaint small towns really shut down completely on Turkey Day, and if retailers have to work Thursday night, why not the employees of music…
“Musée des Roboddities” Grim visions of the future often cast technology that gets out of humankind’s hands as our ultimate conqueror. We will gladly welcome our new overlords if they are as charming as the clanky figures of Space Boy Robot’s “Musée des Roboddities,” which is on view through Sunday,…
Earlier this year, New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for places to hear music in metro Phoenix. Best Venue for Local Acts: Crescent Ballroom Local bands aspire to perform at Crescent Ballroom, and when they…
Can The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 keep up with the first two films? Why was the final book split into two movies? Does Katniss even want to be part of this revolution? On this week’s Voice Film Club podcast, we discuss all things Hunger Games before moving onto a…
Pancakes & Booze Art Show If there are two things Tom Kirlin loves, it’s fine art and flapjacks — hence his ever-expanding Pancakes and Booze Art Show. The concoction of booze, batter, and breakout artists, which has popped up everywhere from Los Angeles to Brooklyn, Portland to Atlanta, is once…
We’ve got concert picks galore this weekend, and check out our comprehensive calendar for more options…
“Cultural Savant: The Art and Collections of Joe Willie Smith” Some might call him a scavenger, others a “picker.” The Valley prefers to think of Joe Willie Smith is an artist — albeit an unconventional one. The local talent has participated in Art Detour and events throughout downtown Phoenix, and…
Before we go on to the picks for this week, let’s reflect on the events of this past weekend. Phoenix hosted Dias de la Crescent, a massive outdoor festival that walled off Civic Space Park and attracted thousands (one estimate said 3,500) people of all ages and walks of life,…
Earlier this year, New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for ethnic dishes in metro Phoenix. See also: 12 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Metro Phoenix Best Ramen: Hana Japanese Eatery A wise chef once told us…
“Fortoul Brothers Solo Exhibition” Between appearances in magazines around the globe, art auctions abroad, and exhibitions across the country, including the upcoming Art Basel in Miami, Gabriel and Isaac Fortoul are finding themselves more and more in the cultural spotlight. Hard to believe that it was only 2002 when these…
Crossing our fingers, but we haven’t heard a single Christmas song yet. We hope the holiday hasn’t yet entered your ears either, and to keep it that way, here are six suggestions for great music to hear this weekend that won’t make you want to strangle yourself with tinsel. For…
It’s a special The Daily Show edition of the Voice Film Club podcast, as we talk about Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher (starring Steve Carell) and move onto Rosewater, the movie Jon Stewart left The Daily Show for three months in 2013 to direct. Both are in theaters starting November 14…
Earlier this year, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for resale shops in metro Phoenix. Best Adult Clothing Resale: Buffalo Exchange Whether it’s “vintage,” “used,” or “resale,” there are three qualities common to great…
Shows are in season this week, with a slew of great options for musical entertainment in the Valley of the Sun. So kick back, relax, and get your concert on. We’ve got recommendations for you below, and be sure to check out our comprehensive concert listings for more info…
Earlier this year Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for best radio stations in metro Phoenix. Best Alternative/Rock Radio Station: KWSS 93.9 FM KWSS stepped up in a big way this year, sponsoring the…
From maker meet-ups to undersea exploring and a must-see pop-up gallery, here’s how to spend your off-hours in metro Phoenix this week. Metal Mondays Though the term hackerspace probably sounds like a dark room with lots of computers and nerds doing some kind of espionage with coding, that’s not exactly…
Holy Saturday, Batman. Walk around anywhere in downtown Phoenix this weekend, and you’ll find music. With concerts at Civic Space Park, Portland Parkway, CityScape, and all the usual venues like Crescent Ballroom (which has a slew of great shows this weekend), you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a good time…
This weekend’s happenings are anything but weak. From arts festivals and a ’90s throwback to checking early holiday shopping off your to-do list, here are our top picks for things to do in and around metro Phoenix this weekend. 2014 CALA International Festival Finally, Phoenix is starting to cool down…
We don’t blame you if things happen to be a little hectic this month. There’s the last of all those Halloween decorations to remove (not to mention all that candy to polish off), warm clothes to get out of storage, and the whole holiday season only a few weeks away…
