No, not “Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds” Nick Cave. I’m talking about “Nick Cave soundsuits” Nick Cave – who is equally fascinating, as far as I’m concerned.Now, I know I’m not the only one at New Times writing about this guy. But I can’t resist the urge to blog…it’s…
This one’s a ways off, but, if you’re like me and you need the social/emotional comfort of securing a good friend to come along with you for this kind of thing, you’ll need some time to coordinate.MADE art boutique is hosting a wire crochet class and workshop on Saturday, August…
Okay, so I admit this blog is way under the gun (the deadline for this call to artists is August 3rd) but I just wouldn’t feel right about life if I didn’t at least mention it.And, since the applicants are artists, I figure working under pressure at the last minute…
Recycled, re-used or re-appropriated materials in fine art is nothing new. Especially with the whole Green movement and rash of sustainability enthusiasts, this practice is everywhere.I’m cool with the whole idea, I really am. But, sometimes, I just want to come across an artist who relishes in aesthetics, not politics…
Man, if I had to choose between: a. making a living in the arts by presenting plotless musical revues and exploitive, offensive, witless bedroom farces andb. not making a living in the arts at all, I’d probably sit up a lot with insomnia. To be fair, audiences who love this stuff skeeve me out way…
Former Phoenix Sun mad bomber and current assistant coach Dan Majerle opens the third of his mega-popular joints (the original is on Second Street downtown, the East Valley version in Chandler). Expect the same mix of American fare — both culinary and sports-based (the Goodyear location will feature 20-plus hi-def…
This ranger-guided hike takes participants to little (if ever) visited sections of the park to see pre-Colombian artifacts and art (read: petroglyphs). The hike is 1.5 miles with some rock climbing. Tue., July 28, 8:30 a.m., 2009…
We have some pretty sick fantasies, but none ever centered on staring at the night sky through a telescope. Undaunted hat- and scarf-wearers and general-punishment gluttons can rendezvous at the secluded Estrella Mountain Regional Park for this 3.7-mile jaunt up the Toothaker Trail that ends at arguably the best place…
Learn how to mix and mingle the five sacred ingredients (white rum, sugar, lime, carbonated water, and mint leaves) to create the delightful rum-based highball from down Cuba way. The price also includes a tapas plate, live music, and a potential 15 percent discount off your bill if you stay…
Learn how to mix and mingle the five sacred ingredients (white rum, sugar, lime, carbonated water, and mint leaves) to create the delightful rum-based highball from down Cuba way. The price also includes a tapas plate, live music, and a potential 15 percent discount off your bill if you stay…
The new Scottsdale-based brand shows off affordable-couture lingerie and swimwear by designer Guillermo Matallana, concocted from high-end Peruvian fabrics and cotton. RSVP required. Sat., July 25, 8-10 p.m., 2009…
Though the reviews of the food at this chain’s Valley Ho affiliate have been mixed, we’ve yet to find anybody who’s begged to differ with the tiki joint’s tropical patio (it rocks) and island cocktails (mama). This event, hosted by Raven Events, features drink specials, complimentary appetizers, and spins by…
The Link’s first exhibit, located in the downstairs level of [merz]project, features the broad-brush-stroke paintings of Arizona-based artist Harold Schifman. Fri., July 24, 6-10 p.m., 2009…
Ever since we were tortured with “Who Let the Dogs Out” and “Redneck Woman” at our last doctor’s visit, we realized how much it sucks to have someone else controlling our music choices. Remember when mom banned you from playing Marilyn Manson in the house? Sick of your boyfriend’s crappy…
You know what we’re tired of? People complaining about the scorching heat. Guess what, dudes? You live in Phoenix. It’s a desert. If anything, you should complain about the fact that folks can now pack heat in Arizona eateries and bars. Instead of making us go all hick-tastic and say,…
If you’re the adventurous type, you’ll love this caveat from the folks at Maricopa County Parks & Recreation about the Mountain Bike by the Moonlight event: “This is not a guided ride. Volunteers will sweep the course to ensure all riders return safely.” Sweep the course? What, for Bell-helmet-wearing, still-warm…
For a very, very long time, being an Arizona Cardinals fan was like befriending the weird kid in middle school. Deep down, you wondered whether you liked the person or if you just felt sorry for him. Either way, you rarely told anyone about it. When you did, you were…
God, are we sick to friggin’ death of watching celebs and regular schmoes tip the scales on reality weight-loss shows like The Biggest Loser and DietTribe. This is America, land of the lard-ass and the free, and our national verve seems to be going the way of our fatty acids…
Which is weirder: the fact that Balthrop, Alabama (the town), has a population of approximately 11, or that Balthrop, Alabama (the band), is actually located in New York City? Truthfully, neither fact seems all that strange after watching one of (the band’s) videos. The quirky, anti-folk group performs ditties about…
In our bizarro Carrie Bradshaw world, we dish to a trio of confidants: Madrid the one-legged hip-hop pirate, a plump drag-king named Olive, and Bertrum the Christian Science standup comic. Besieged by technical romantic difficulties, we usually end up over at Olive’s for slambooks, nachos, and tequila, swearing lazy vengeance…
We drown out the white noise of daily living: too-loud conversations, grumbling automobiles, and the low hum of electronic trappings. With its new CD, afterglow, RPM Orchestra engages us to listen more closely and think more deeply about all that hits our ears. The album is filled with compelling aural…
Donning an actual mirror as an album cover could be a clever ploy, but the tunes that Sebastian Clark and Normandie Wilson have crafted provide solid evidence of their playful sincerity. The two twentysomethings initially bonded over their mutual love for the Beach Boys, so Brian Wilson’s pocket-symphony, sonic-cohesive influences…
