Lepidoterophobes, take note: It’s that time of year of again. The butterflies are returning to Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway, for the annual Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly exhibit. The show features information about life cycle and migration patterns of these special butterflies, but the real draw is that…
Winnie Ruth Judd is the stuff of legend. She murdered her two best friends one night in 1931, the story goes, and then, perhaps with help from an accomplice, cut one of them into pieces, packed both bodies in a couple of trunks, and hopped the Sunday night train to…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 1. James Sallis. Though…
If Age Drago’s mom had been all right with him getting his lip pierced, it might’ve changed his entire life. “We had just moved from Mississippi to Arizona my sophomore year of high school, and I was really into punk rock,” Drago says. “I told my mom I wanted to…
Every month Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, dishes crafty tips and tricks in La Vida Crafty on Jackalope Ranch. I never tire of scrapbook paper. In fact, the crafty OCD in me won’t let me part ways with a single sheet. I have a list of ways I use…
We don’t condone having or being a side chick, but the fact of the matter is that it happens. Not everyone can be the starter all the time, so some ladies end up settling into their role as a back-up, regardless of their intentions. Just because you don’t know you’re…
It’s that time of year again. Time for things to get a little bit, well, chaotic. On Tuesday, September 23, artist Randy Slacks announced the return of his annual collaborative exhibition, “Chaos Theory,” at Legend City Studios. Now in its 15th year, “Chaos Theory” and grown from group exhibition to…
It’s the kind of forward-thinking experience David Bowie himself might have predicted. Just for one day, on silver screens across the country, a movie about a museum exhibition — featuring the rocker’s groundbreaking albums, outlandish costumes, and clips from his artistic videos — will briefly tantalize the world — and…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 2. Lisa R. Chow…
ASU Art Museum announced on on Monday, September 22, that Garth Johnson is its new curator of ceramics…
Chances are, you’re familiar with Laurie Notaro. If not, just type her name into that little search bar above, and you’ll find a smattering of pieces written by and about this hilarious bestselling author with a mouth like a 10-year-old sailor. Notaro joins some of Phoenix’s most entertaining storytellers on…
With the 2014-15 theater season already started and the busy holiday season here before you know it, it’s time to mark your calendars with fall’s most anticipated productions. Get ready to laugh, cry, and renew your appreciation for the stage, because these shows look promising…
Phoenix Design Week is fast approaching and with it the deadline for the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Arizona’s call to designers. To celebrate 25 years in the Valley, AIGA Arizona will be hosting a “25-Year Legacy” exhibition, featuring the work of local designers whose contributions over the last…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 3. Plastic Monsters. Plastic…
Roller derby isn’t for the faint of heart. Ask any skater, and you’re sure to be met with a string of stories about broken bones and hospital visits. What keeps the skaters going, in spite of the risks? Roller derby is a blast. Arizona Derby Dames, the state’s only banked…
Is it just us, or is Junk in the Trunk getting a little intense? The bi-annual Vintage Market made its return on Saturday, September 20, at WestWorld of Scottsdale and was well-received by junk fiends and hoarders of handmade home furnishings. It was almost too well-received. There were long line,…
Adios, summer. Hello, free fall. This season forget the insulting prices and take advantage of the complimentary offerings. From community fitness classes to writing workshops and happy hour with business-minded creatives, here are our top picks for free events this week…
“Quinn’s Wandering: Of Books and Cities'” Central Gallery, an art space located inside downtown Phoenix’s Burton Barr Central Library, continues to host an exhibition of multimedia works this month. The two-month long display features the art of architect and designer Steve Valev. The artist, who earned a master’s degree in…
Whether they’re four-legged or feathered, man’s best friend deserves the best treatment. Depending on pet owner income and eccentricity, pet pampering can range anywhere from doggy day spas to gilded bird cages and organic catnip. For the animal-lover looking to spoil their one and only, we’ve rounded up the 10…
Mo’ money, mo’ art. At least that’s how things go for the The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The federal program that supports 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums across the country has just awarded a $144,000 grant to the ASU Art Museum. ASU will apply the newly acquired…
The opening reception for The Hive gallery’s “All Coronado Art Show 2014” doesn’t start until 7 p.m. tonight. But already a piece is missing. After opening up shop around 8 a.m. this morning, gallery owners Steve and Julia Fournier noticed that a single piece of art had been removed from…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 4. Amy Radcliffe. Amy…
