If your last library visit was a few presidential administrations ago, it’s time to dust off that old plastic card and check out all that today’s biblioteca has to offer. The Burton Barr Central Library has much more than just books — it’s also the place to be for free,…
The East Valley is upping the aesthetic ante as Arizona’s up-and-coming residential artists gather in Gilbert for the annual juried exhibition “All Art Arizona 2014.” At this locally focused show, aspiring artists of all skill levels are unified by the state they call home. Their original works range vastly in…
Geek culture has grown by leaps and bounds and it’s about time the Dungeons & Dragons dorks met the theatre nerds. The opening night for The Brelby Theatre Company’s production of the dragon-slaying off-Broadway hit She Kills Monsters is Friday, July 11.Spawned from the mind of chief geek and co-founder…
Whether you enjoy Jane Austen classics or old reruns of Gossip Girl, chances are you enjoy a romantic scandal as much as the next drama queen. Lucky for you, a story of lies, sex, and secrets is making its way to the main stage in the dangerous romantic comedy The…
There are plenty of reasons to hate on Jay-Z’s guest rap in Beyonce’s “Drunk in Love,” apart from its glaring mediocrity. Dude compares himself to both Ike Turner and Mike Tyson, in addition to spitting about eating Queen Bey’s “breasteses” for breakfast. Ew. For pop art fans though, Hova’s line…
Crazy as it sounds, there’s a lot of animals and creepy crawlers that are actually indigenous to the very desert that, well, most of us aren’t indigenous to. And wisely, we’ve followed the lead of all the clever desert dwellers who have thrived here for, like, millions of years, by…
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: 55. Lisa Poje. For…
A wave of nostalgia is sweeping the nation for a decade that, in reality, was not so long ago. The 1990s brought with it flannel and grunge, crop tops and pop, and gold chains and hip-hop. Each has had a lasting impact on not only fashion and the music scene,…
Every month Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, dishes crafty tips and tricks in La Vida Crafty on Jackalope Ranch. This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Phoenix Fridas, a local Latina art collective I started as a fun way to get together and craft. Our group has grown…
Arguably when one thinks of art, one thinks of the visual and tangible. Paintings, portraits, photographs, and sculpted pieces dominate both museums and immediate word association. But there is something to be said for the power of another art form, one that comes from a deeply personal space: spoken word…
If watching the World Cup is making you wish you were in Brazil, we have a consolation prize that might just cure your international itch. This summer, the Fifth Annual Brazilian Day Arizona Festival will celebrate the arts, culture, and history of South America’s largest country with at Scottsdale Center…
Arizona Theatre Company announced on Monday, July 7, that Kristiana Colón is the winner of its 2014 Latino Playwriting Award for her original work Octagon. Based in Chicago, Colón is a playwright, poet, education, and member of Teatro Luna. She appeared on the fifth season of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam…
Aspiring Cara Delevingnes of Arizona, don’t sleep through this one. Phoenix Fashion Week will introduce 2014’s crop of 40 emerging models during an announcement party at INTL Scottsdale on Thursday, July 10…
It seems like the onslaught of summer blockbuster super hero flicks always brings a new female hero into the spotlight. This summer’s likely will be Zoe Saldana as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, who plays opposite Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill. If you’ve seen the trailers, you’ll see an ass-kicking…
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: 56. Ruben Gonzales. “I’m…
Lights. Camera. Arizona. Phoenix-based production company Running Wild Films is currently in the casting process for its sixth feature film, Durant’s Never Closes. And while Running Wild founders Gus Edwards and Travis Mills have already cast Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, Natural Born Killers) for the lead…
Talk may be cheap, but acting can be even cheaper — if you know where to go, that is. With so many venues in the Valley catering to the complimentary, it’s easy to check in without checking your wallet. From caffeinated history lessons to Jamaican-style spoken word to discussions about…
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: 57. Nathaniel Lewis. Hot…
Your guide to arty haps in and around Phoenix this week is here. “Build! Toy Brick Art” Thanks to a cutesy movie currently in favor with most young kids–Legos are again all the rage among the pre-teen set. However, as “Build! Toy Brick Art” an ongoing exhibit (through September 28)…
As the saying goes, great minds think alike. Which is why in its sixth year, the Grand Avenue Members’ Association (GAMA) has decided to partner up with the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts (PAPA) (currently in its ninth year) for the fall return of the Grand Avenue Festival from…
We’re already gathered up your best bets for Fourth of July pool parties, what shows to catch this First Friday, and where to ooh and aaah over fireworks this holiday weekend. From a birthday bash for Frida Kahlo to a local filmmaker showcase, here’s what else to mark on your…
Painter Ishmael Dueñas has gathered together an impressive list of some of the art scene’s most well known for “Future Shock,” a collaborative collection that opens at Grand Avenue’s Frontal Lobe Gallery this Friday. The seven-person show is mostly made up of paintings — which, despite the name, have little…
