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Robrt L. Pela

Robrt L. Pela is a former contributor to Phoenix New Times.

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Cat Spencer Recalls the History of Downtown Art Space Radix Gallery

Cat Spencer Recalls the History of Downtown Art Space Radix Gallery

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 27, 2021

More than 30 years later, Radix is an important part of the history of the Phoenix art scene.

Great Arizona’s Daisy the Cat Puppet Is Getting Used to Car Honks

Great Arizona’s Daisy the Cat Puppet Is Getting Used to Car Honks

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 22, 2021

It’s not easy being an actor in these times — even when you’re a puppet.

What It Was Like Getting Vaccinated at State Farm Stadium

What It Was Like Getting Vaccinated at State Farm Stadium

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 22, 2021

“We were a bunch of people who’d met in a parking lot on a Friday after midnight to do a drug deal.”

Why Do So Many Recorded Songs End With a Fadeout?

Why Do So Many Recorded Songs End With a Fadeout?

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 20, 2021

Blame it on the radio.

A Founder of Phoenix’s Downtown Art Scene Gets the Boot

A Founder of Phoenix’s Downtown Art Scene Gets the Boot

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 12, 2021

David Therrien had three days to move eight years’ worth of art out of his live-work space.

Arizona Futurist Marian Salzman Is Always Looking Ahead

Arizona Futurist Marian Salzman Is Always Looking Ahead

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 6, 2021

She predicted that Americans would be wearing masks in 2020, and she’s got some thoughts about 2021.

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Phoenix’s Safegay: Thoughts on Vanity, the Past, and Grocery Shopping in Public

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 4, 2021

Fear and loathing at the Midtown Safeway.

The Owner of Grand Avenue Thrift Shop The Giving Vine Is Feeling Grateful

The Owner of Grand Avenue Thrift Shop The Giving Vine Is Feeling Grateful

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 30, 2020

On the verge of eviction, Edward Blackwell learned about the kindness of strangers.

Phoenix Artisans Take Top Honors at the National Gingerbread House Competition

Phoenix Artisans Take Top Honors at the National Gingerbread House Competition

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 24, 2020

Three local makers were part of the winning team that clinched a victory with their edible Christmas shop.

Trump Trolls, James Beard Award Relief, and More Tales of 2020 From Chef Chrysa Robertson

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 21, 2020

Rancho Pinot’s owner looks back on a heavy year.

Getting Back in the Groove With a New Column About Phoenix Vinyl Culture

Getting Back in the Groove With a New Column About Phoenix Vinyl Culture

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 16, 2020

A new column by Robrt Pela delves into Phoenix vinyl culture.

Katie McFadzen on Doing Dickens Al Fresco

Katie McFadzen on Doing Dickens Al Fresco

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 16, 2020

Her one-woman Christmas Carol has moved outside this holiday season.

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Phoenix Is a Great Place to Pandemic-Date, Allegedly

Phoenix Is a Great Place to Pandemic-Date, Allegedly

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 8, 2020

We ain’t Cleveland, at least.

A Proper Sendoff to Sidebar, One of Downtown Phoenix’s Favorite Bars

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 4, 2020

One of downtown’s favorite bars is no more.

Rather Be Chalking Is Making Its Mark on the Sidewalk Art Business

Rather Be Chalking Is Making Its Mark on the Sidewalk Art Business

By Robrt L. PelaDecember 2, 2020

“It’s a weird niche — people with big dreams about giant chalkboards in their house or their business, but they can’t draw.”

Camelback Inn Offers Fall Visitors a Taste of the Pumpkin-Spice Good Life

Camelback Inn Offers Fall Visitors a Taste of the Pumpkin-Spice Good Life

By Robrt L. PelaNovember 26, 2020

The venerable Scottsdale resort has lots of treats in store for guests this autumn.

The Election’s Over, But This Trump Fan Is Still a True Believer

The Election’s Over, But This Trump Fan Is Still a True Believer

By Robrt L. PelaNovember 18, 2020

She says COVID is a Democrat conspiracy, and the current president isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Phoenix Drummer Mike ‘Bam Bam’ Sversvold Is Taking a Break

Phoenix Drummer Mike ‘Bam Bam’ Sversvold Is Taking a Break

By Robrt L. PelaNovember 11, 2020

He’s played drums for several of Arizona’s best-known punk bands, including JFA and Mighty Sphincter.

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Phoenix Artists Line Up to Erase Some Pro-Trump Vandalism

Phoenix Artists Line Up to Erase Some Pro-Trump Vandalism

By Robrt L. PelaNovember 3, 2020

When a Tempe couple’s wall was defaced, the community rallied around them.

There Are No Refunds at Tolmachoff Farms’ Field of Screams

There Are No Refunds at Tolmachoff Farms’ Field of Screams

By Robrt L. PelaOctober 28, 2020

Bill Tolmachoff and his family have run the west Valley haunted attraction for more than 20 years.

Prescott Center for the Arts Receives a Big, Unexpected, Anonymous Donation

Prescott Center for the Arts Receives a Big, Unexpected, Anonymous Donation

By Robrt L. PelaOctober 22, 2020

“We got a call from a man who said to open a bank account, and the money would show up there.”

Under the Sun: A Would-Be Census Worker Finds Herself Shilling for Trump

Under the Sun: A Would-Be Census Worker Finds Herself Shilling for Trump

By Robrt L. PelaOctober 14, 2020

Sherry Maxwell wasn’t happy about the bait-and-switch job description.

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