We busted out laughing when we first heard that the highlight of the ninth annual m7 Street Fair is the hunt for the elusive red ass. Get your mind out of the gutter, folks. We’re talking about a crimson donkey from Holy Piñata, which will be hidden somewhere in the…
Poetry, if done well, can be heart-wrenching, beautiful, and the catalyst for tears from the most guarded individuals. If done poorly, however, like an open-mic night at the coffee house, poetry can be one of the most excruciating experiences evar. We shudder with embarrassment just thinking about it. The latter…
In Salem Village, Massachusetts, Bridget Bishop was living the new American dream as wife, mother, and tavern owner. But on June 10, 1662, she suffered the final ignominy of being the first of nineteen souls (mostly women) hung to death for “suspicion of sundry acts of witchcraft” in the Salem…
If you’re a student, you get to make mistakes and get away with it. This can be a very bad thing. A student teacher might lose control of the classroom and waste an entire semester of learning. Or a doctor in residence could make a slip-up that takes a life…
Next time some hater says that Phoenix’s art scene sucks, gently remind the bastard that the new Ansel Adams show is exclusively at Phoenix Art Museum and Roosevelt Row’s arts district was recently featured in the New York Times. Snap! See firsthand why Phoenix-based galleries and artists are finally getting…
There’s a lot of epidermis showing this month at Lisa Sette Gallery, as two artists take radically different approaches to exploring the body’s largest organ. Mexico-born creative type Claudio Dicochea uses casta – a tradition of 18th century paintings that recorded the racial mixing of Colonial Mexico – as the…
Carlos Sorín, the 66-year-old Argentine film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and producer says, “When I begin working on a film, it’s like standing on shaky ground. I never know where I’m standing. My only sure footing is to make the movie.” That sure footing has landed Sorín more than 24 awards…
Flamenco rumba and salsa-dance lessons, with proceeds going towards the Defenders of Children. Sun., Feb. 28, 3-6 p.m., 2010…
Class 6 Theatre presents this Lunch Time Theater presentation that’s “a zany look at life and love through the wonderfully absurdist lens of David Ives.” A preview performance takes place on Monday, March 8. Mon., March 8, 7 p.m.; March 9-11, 12:10 p.m.; March 16-18, 12:10 p.m., 2010…
It’s fashionable to lament on how money-driven sports have become, but we wonder if people aren’t just watching the wrong sports? You can’t expect anyone to play “for love of the game” when there are millions of dollars on the table. If you want pure competition, the key is to…
What do hobos, hipsters, and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair have in common? If you guessed a love for Pabst Blue Ribbon, you are absolutely correct. The cheap price tag has been a friend to the homeless for decades. That is, until the hipsters took it over and unofficially claimed…
The weather’s beautiful, but this year, you’re skipping the spa days and 18 holes of golf. Recession guilt, right? Well, do you think your wallet can swing an afternoon of free outdoor jazz? Catch El Pedregal’s Spring Wine & Jazz Concert Series. The upscale destination boasts fancy boutiques, galleries, and…
So, you like to see other people get kicked in the face, eh? That must be frustrating for you. You see, we live in a society with rules, and when someone gets kicked in the face, that’s called assault. Unless, of course, you’re in the ring at the Bad Blood…
If you’re into So You Think You Can Dance – which throws a random assortment of semi-known figures (“celebrities” probably isn’t the word) on the dance floor and manages to garner some ratings – then you might think Americans are dancing machines. Apparently. For something more of the America’s Best…
We admit that, at desperate times, we’ve given in to the corporate gods and picked up coffee at a Starbucks. What can we say? When one is desperate, convenience is a dangerous temptress. Shameful, isn’t it? If you’re like us and prefer to give moolah to local businesses, we now…
Sure, Jesus wept. But La Llorona, the crying woman of Mexican folklore, was doomed to weep for all eternity. Top that. The legend goes that Miss Thing’s lot in life came as a result of having drowned her own children after one of her boyfriends dumped her. (Who wouldn’t cry?)…
Sorry to break it to you, but the crown jewels of Scottsdale ain’t the latest oxygen bar or the newest plastic-surgery joint. Rather, it’s the Parada Del Sol Pro Rodeo, which takes place in arguably “The West’s Most Western Town” (at least locally). The 57th annual event kicks off with…
You’re a classical composer living in Norway. That means you must exclusively like Edvard Grieg or something that sonically references a journey at sea. Well, in the case of Ola Gjeilo, that’s not exactly accurate. The Norwegian-born creative type, who now lives in Manhattan, loves him some jazz, especially cats…
The life of a Scottsdale nightclub begins with a spectacular opening filled with beautiful women and more beautiful men. Then the regulars start rolling in and the spot gets hoppin’ . . . until everyone sleeps with each other, that is. At this point, if the owners are smart, they…
Remember when classic cartoons were considered good family entertainment? That was before uptight parents condemned politically incorrect Bugs Bunny episodes and Wile E. Coyote’s promotion of violence. Yeah, because a cartoon canine blasting an animated roadrunner with TNT will clearly damage your kid’s fragile psyche. But American Dad and Gossip…
Remember when classic cartoons were considered good family entertainment? That was before uptight parents condemned politically incorrect Bugs Bunny episodes and Wile E. Coyote’s promotion of violence. Yeah, because a cartoon canine blasting an animated roadrunner with TNT will clearly damage your kid’s fragile psyche. But American Dad and Gossip…
Among professional sports, golf has always seemed out of place. Part of it is the prevalence of fat guys, but a bigger part is the atmosphere: the PGA is the only sports organization we know of that actively discourages fan involvement. Boo. If you’re looking for a more interactive golf…
