Just ’cause it’s cold doesn’t mean you should chill at home. Here are Jackalope Ranch’s top five picks for things to do in and around Phoenix this weekend. Phoenix Festival of the Arts @ Margaret T. Hance Park Downtown becomes a destination art haven for the second annual Phoenix Festival…
In this week’s paper we bring a little preview of what’s to come Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Crescent Ballroom: the second annual Eating Christmas. Our writers gnawed hard on the holidays, and they’ll be serving up the fruits of their labors at the event. You can also read each piece…
By Jennifer Woods “We won’t be swimming tonight,” joked Colleen Frisbie, co-host of Sunday night’s Backyard Jamboree dinner in Arcadia. She explained that this home has had a history of blow-out parties with guests including the band Korn and porn actress Jenna Jameson. Frisbie and chef Sacha Levine have turned…
Looking for something a little different to eat? Well, Chow Bella is here to help. We spent the past year scouring the Valley to find the best ethnic restaurants. Here’s a list worth saving for when you’re looking for some great ethnic cuisine, no matter where you are in metro…
[Editor’s Note: In his column Serrano Time, award-winning writer and goofball Shea Serrano writes about his life and times.] Song: Eminem’s “The Monster,” featuring Rihanna History: Eminem did a freestyle battle. He went up against Papa Doc and choked. It was pretty sad. Then some more sad stuff happened to…
Looking for vintage Mexican home goods? How about industrial furniture for your loft? Maybe some vintage denim to round out your wardrobe? Whatever it is you’re looking for in the vintage realm, we’ve spent the past year scouring Phoenix to find it. So grab a pen, bookmark this story, or…
Stumped when it comes to wrapping up your holiday shopping? Not to worry; Jackalope Ranch has amassed a list of the top gifts for your friends and fam, from the fashion fanatic to the fitness buff. Here’s our ultimate guide to getting your gift on this season…
Art, theater, and luminarias light up the Valley this week. Here’s your guide to all of the above. Las Noches de las Luminarias @ Desert Botanical Garden The concept of luminarias, which are brown paper bags partially filled with sand and then illuminated from the inside by a candle to…
Last week Phoenicians had a chance to celebrate a not-exactly routine Christmas with Alice Cooper. This week you’ve got Korn. I can’t promise any metal Christmases at all next week, so make of that what you will. (View our complete concert calendar here.)…
Whether you’re heading out for the people-watching, partying, or (surprise!) to check out fresh works of art this First Friday, here are Jackalope Ranch’s top picks for shows and events not to miss this evening. Halt Gallery’s “Roaming with Abandon” @ Modified Arts Becky Nahom and Julia Bruck have big…
In case our roundup of 41 spectacular holiday events and 11 holiday light attractions don’t have you sufficiently busy, here are five things to add to your to-do list this weekend. Crafeteria @ Medlock Plaza Year after year we promise we’ll make our own gifts, trying our hand at the…
[Editor’s Note: In his column Serrano Time, award-winning scribe and goofball Shea Serrano writes about his life and times.] Here’s what you need to know about Robert Sylvester Kelly: He’s the fucking best. At singing. At wearing masks. At making videos of himself having sex. All of it. And so…
What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your lists — no matter who they are. Here (divided by category for your convenience) are our 50…
Calendar ready? Good. Here’s what to pencil in this week. “Women Who Rock” @ Musical Instrument Museum Does Taylor Swift rock? That’s the consensus, as several items from the pop star, from clothing to handwritten lyrics, are part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “Women Who Rock: Vision,…
There’s nothing better than a pizza after days of stuffing yourself with Thanksgiving dinner and leftovers. You’re in luck, because Chow Bella spent the past year scouring the Valley to find the best pizzerias. Here’s a list worth saving for when you need a great pizza, no matter where you…
Holiday shopping, football, and theater make this weekend’s top picks. Alternative Black Friday Vintage Market @ CityScape Waking before the crack of dawn is the norm for thousands of Americans hunting for post-Thanksgiving deals. But what if we told you that you could sleep in, get your Black Friday shop…
The streets will be a graveyard during normal working and drinking hours this weekend. If you didn’t stand in front of Best Buy at two in the morning to get an admittedly pretty good deal on plasma TVs — better black levels, is the thing — you can take advantage…
Photo by Hilary Bronwyn Gayle – © 2012 – OB Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.Download this week’s Voice Film Club podcast before you get on the plane or maybe listen to it on your way to a restaurant where you’ll eat turkey and get a little drunk on red wine.”I…
Courtesy of UniversalSheaface [Editor’s Note: In his column Serrano Time, award-winning scribe and goofball Shea Serrano writes about his life and times.] The biggest concern in my life recently is that every show on my DVR is the regular definition version, rather than the high definition version. As you can…
Beekeepers in More Than Honey.This year saw its share of incredible documentaries, but in 2013 the stand-outs are films that help flesh out the way we see the world. Below are 15 docs we suggest seeing, from the grisly to uplifting. Click on the name of the film to read…
Nerdy movie madness, basketball, and holiday haps make this week’s must-do list. The Day of the Doctor @ AMC Ahwatukee 24 Cincinnati Bengals fans say “Who Dey” and New Orleans Saints fans opt for “Who Dat.” We’ll roll with “Who Day,” in honor of the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who,…
This is officially the last week where of the year where you’re allowed to believe you have authority over the Christmas-music-listening habits of others, and I hope to god you don’t waste it. When you’re done yelling at the guy in the gift department at Macy’s for playing Wonderful Christmastime…
