If you think “eureka” is nothing more than an Archimedian exclamation, you’re dead wrong. Eureka is a giant robot pilot in the Japanese anime Eureka Seven, which features hallmarks of such animated mecha classics as Mobile Suit Gundam and Super Dimensional Fortress Macross. In the series, a 14-year-old boy named…
Maryland band Cotton Jones sounds a little like the Dutchess and the Duke’s East Coast-dwelling country cousin. Both bands rely on male-female duets — in Cotton Jones, the voices belong to former Page France frontman Michael Nau and Whitney McGraw — and Cotton Jones masters that gritty ’60s pop aesthetic…
Some people worry about the hopes of the Arizona Cardinals’ offense riding on an aging quarterback fresh off hip surgery, but we’re happy with Kurt Warner playing quarterback for the Redbirds. It might be a bit risky, but there’s a certain charm to starting the Chet Steadman of NFL signal…
The best damned sports team in Phoenix — and the top seed in the West — continues its quest for its second WNBA title in three years against the Sparks, led by the killer trio of Candace Parker, Tina Thompson, and the retiring Lisa Leslie. Fri., Sept. 25, 7 p.m.,…
The mountain climber/world adventurer came within about 5,000 vertical feet of achieving his “Summit Dream” (summiting the highest peak on each continent) last spring, but he had to turn back at 24,500 feet on Mount Everest when he got frostbite on his fingers. Gusinde shows video and slides from the…
The mountain climber/world adventurer came within about 5,000 vertical feet of achieving his “Summit Dream” (summiting the highest peak on each continent) last spring, but he had to turn back at 24,500 feet on Mount Everest when he got frostbite on his fingers. Gusinde shows video and slides from the…
Most haunted houses try gamely to slay you with their imagination. The West Valley haunt named The Nest utilizes real-life local horror – and some badass FX – in re-enacting the rampage of 15-year-old Arizona serial killer Jacob Kell, who, guided by “voices,” massacred his stepfather and 34 other people…
Street artists Disposable Hero, Mad One, Sikes, and HMPH show off new sculpture, print, spray paint, and digital manipulations. Also look for limited-edition tees, sticker packs, and painted pieces. Fri., Sept. 25, 6-10 p.m., 2009…
The one-woman show by the San Francisco performance artist and bipolar 2 victim draws a thin line between “crazy” and “sane” with its examination of “medication, madness, modern life, and Generation ‘Me.'” Partial proceeds benefit the Arizona chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30…
The movie it’s based on might be aesthetically suspect (20th Century Fox’s Robots), but this touring exhibition’s not. It features kickin’ stuff like the “Movie Star Robots Hall of Fame” (featuring Robby the Robot, C-3PO, and Gort), the “Crosstown Express” 3-D transporter ride, and “Industrial Robots” (including an actual Ford…
This annual run to positively impact the lives of women and children in war-ravaged Congo features a 5K run or walk. Proceeds benefit Women for Women International. Sun., Sept. 27, 8 a.m., 2009…
The seasonal charms of Oktoberfest meet the perennial charms of the Botanical Garden at this old-world beer-tasting event, which features Bavarian brews and fare and live sounds by Big Willie and the Polka Meisters, Dry River Yacht Club, Bad Cactus Brass Band, and Hot Club of Phoenix. 21 and over…
The 30th anniversary edition features lowriders, oldies, Euros, trucks, and bikes, plus two stages of live Chicano rap and R&B. Sat., Sept. 26, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., Sept. 27, 12-8 p.m., 2009…
The name of the all-she-male troupe — known as “America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet” — is a play on “Kinsey 6,” the end of the Kinsey scale denoting extreme homosexuality. And these musical comedians are extreme — as in extremely funny, topical, and charming. The troupe performs a benefit for…
The rookie running back for the Arizona Cardinals may have fumbled away his chance for the starting job last Sunday in Jacksonville, but he’s a future superstar if he can learn to hang on to the ball and (another big if) he can stay healthy. Beanie will sign any item…
The New Times-sponsored bash features fine eats, drinks, art, a dance performance by EPIK Dance Company, DJ spins by Fashen, Mike B, and Benjamin Cutswell, and live music by Crusher Sound System (a.k.a. Scottie White, Pickster One, and Dumperfoo, pictured). 21 and over. Sat., Sept. 26, 7-11:30 p.m., 2009…
We’re looking at a giant robot as it pancakes cars with its tremendous feet, punches holes in skyscrapers, and squishes screaming pedestrians. So why do we think this mechanical beast is so dang adorable? Probably because it’s a Jon Borette robot. The Phoenix artist just loves making quirky, child-like line…
Midnite Movie Mamacita presents the double bill of “Tokyo Shock” (a.k.a. Japanese slasher) treats. The gory flicks, says Mamacita, “push the limits of big-screen gore through the portrayal of over-the-top, almost cartoon-like violence, flying entrails, splattering body parts and unmatched sadism.” Sat., Sept. 26, 7 p.m., 2009…
Ballet Arizona presents its popular annual outdoor freebie. This year’s program includes Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto and excerpts from Swan Lake and Ib Anderson’s Play. Sun., Sept. 27, 7 p.m., 2009…
Ballet Arizona presents its popular annual outdoor freebie. This year’s program includes Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto and excerpts from Swan Lake and Ib Anderson’s Play. Sat., Sept. 26, 7 p.m., 2009…
Ballet Arizona presents its popular annual outdoor freebie at TCA’s lakeside park. This year’s program includes Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto and excerpts from Swan Lake and Ib Anderson’s Play. Fri., Sept. 25, 7 p.m., 2009…
Paretsky helped to revolutionize crime fiction with her creation of V.I. Warshawski, the hard-drinking, street-fighting lady P.I. Paretsky has brought Warshawski back for her 13th adventure in the new Hardball, which Paretsky signs at the Pen. Wed., Sept. 30, 7 p.m., 2009…
