Like it or not, jukebox musicals have become a staple of modern theatre. The undisputed dancing queen of said genre, which enjoyably grafts bombastic pop songs into narrative form, is most undoubtedly Mamma Mia! For nearly a decade, the smash hit has dominated Broadway, with its cast of dozens bringing…
With velvety skin, a sweet and juicy taste, and mythical virtues like immortality and abundance, the peach isn’t just a tasty treat — it’s a damn sexy stone fruit. And at this weekend’s Queen Creek Peach Festival, there are pickings aplenty of this fresh, fleshy temptation. Hosted by the peach…
Inside a dimly lit jazz club, a lone pianist plunks the keys of an old Baldwin upright before launching into Woodrow Johnson’s “I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone,” as a tall woman with a flower in her hair takes the stage. Sounds sexy, no? Squint your eyes just a…
Walking up the concrete canal entrance of one of Phoenix’s coolest buildings, Burton Barr Library, feels a bit like boarding the Starship Enterprise. Beyond the Borg cube and around the corner from the computer screens, you’ll currently find a more earthly experience in “Cover to Cover,” an exhibit of old-school…
Patty Hannon has gained a rep for being the Sister you love to hate in the long-running Late Nite Catechism at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. There won’t be any knuckle-rapping, though, when the veteran actress takes on a much more serious role in Space 55’s new play, The…
Bitchy Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is proof that the fashion industry is a serious business. Of course, the same biz inspired laughter by introducing Barbie-inspired sweaters and polka-dot parachute pants on this year’s runways and putting a wedding hat that resembles a Flying Spaghetti Monster on Prince William’s royal cousin…
So, you’ve got a need for speed, but those tickets under your driver’s seat are starting to pile up — and meth is so cliché these days. There must be a safer outlet than jaywalking across a crowded highway or falling off of a freeway overpass after being pelted with…
Kate Benjamin knows the recipe for internet fame: part cool, part gross, and the wholehearted support of cat people … everywhere.She owns Moderncat Studio, an online cat accessory store (with a base in downtown Phoenix) for owners with a modern sense of style. Loose translation: She makes cat accessories that…
Craig Citizen is a local nightlife promoter, DJ, and party animal with a purpose. He’s responsible for developing some of the Valley’s most reputable indie dance nights including FauxShow, Word Up, Party Foul and Ransom and his most current, Mean Streets, kicked off last Friday at Brick in Downtown Phoenix…
A collection of local voices will be heard on the radio worldwide when London-based BBC Newshour broadcasts live from KJZZ studios in Tempe this weekend. Host James Coomarasamy and the Newshour production team spent the past week in the Valley looking for stories they hope will “help the rest of…
Local visual artists JB Snyder and Jeremy Arviso know a thing or two about slaving over the canvas. And lately, they’ve been sharing back aches and sleep deprivation over the same one. Tomorrow night, the two will showcase their first collaborative piece at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe. A total…
Bike helmets are cool.Forget what anyone else tells you, or how much you think you like the feeling of that breeze blowing your hair all over the place. Melon cases are where it’s at. So is helmet head.There is a certain – for lack of a better term – arrogance…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? When Matthew Moore found out that his family’s fourth-generation farm in Surprise would be “transformed into suburbia” within the next five years, he picked…
Governor Jan Brewer has agreed to pen her memoirs to be published by Harper Collins this fall. The book has the working title: “Scorpions for Breakfast: My Fight Against Special Interests, Liberal Media, and Cynical Politicos to Secure America’s Border.”That title seems a little self-serving, and Brewer’s a busy lady…
Tonight’s Creative Connect session will likely be a similar situation, with artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and other innovative types will be holding their monthly networking and brainstorming session and discussing ideas aplenty. It certainly is being held in a rather creative setting. Namely, The Walter Dome in Scottsdale. Located near 64th…
Time to grab a few (empty) cans, scissors, and a pair of gloves — Tempe’s Four Peaks Brewing Company is hosting a Beer Can Masterpiece contest this month and they’re looking for entries. Prizes for “Best Overall,” “Best Four Peaks Theme”, and “Most Creative” creations include kegs, gift cards, and…
Looking for something to do this week? “Night Owl” is a quick guide to special nights at bars and clubs around town. We’ll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. Thursdays mark Goldfish Racing at Arcadia Tavern. Every Thursday, Arcadia Tavern pulls out the fish…
The temptation of scooping up vintage jewelry around town and during estate sales is often unavoidable. These brooches and pins are so easy to find and collect, and believe it, they can loaded on and worn — all on at once. Read on for how to wear 10 to 20…
Walk to Work isn’t technically blog, but a collection of images taken by Phoenicians who, well, actually walk to work. The page was started by local artist Kara Roschi, who’s often seen giving walking tours around downtown Phoenix. Since she started walking to where she works at Practical Art, she…
Rachel Bess’s latest collection “the ghost show,” explores her view of the supernatural world through dark and beautifully detailed paintings.The show, currently at Perihelion Arts in downtown Phoenix, features human and animal ghosts, a seance, and a campier Ghost Busters scene, Bess says this show is just the beginning of…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Fair warning: the LEGO man atop the Champs-Élysées isn’t real … yet. The creatives behind ACCESS agency are currently brainstorming street-level promotions for LEGO,…
Jake Lipson, Danny Miller, James Harkins, Yihyun Jeong, Josh Kanter, and Myles Kramer have more on their schedules than semester finals and summer vacations. This week, they’re screening the result of a year’s worth of interviews and documentary footage in The Border. The project began in Paul Hoeprich’s film/news production…
