Local artist Effie Bouras doesn’t care if you smile when you see her work — in fact, it’s perfectly acceptable if you leave her latest solo show at Practical Art feeling a little sad. That’s because the new exhibition has a theme of abandonment. In her paper graphite works, you’ll…
Who? What? Where? And, the most important of the bunch, why? These are the questions that drive any artist. Painting a pretty picture or taking a handsome photo might be nice, but it’s nowhere near the true function of art, which is to answer these questions. Named after and inspired…
Racial, gender, and economic equality have always been core issues for activist Angela Davis. You may recognize her face and voice from civil rights protests, her time on the vice presidential ticket in the 80s, or her most recent work, as a voice on the current state of prisons within…
Nightlife options have been pretty scarce at CityScape since the downtown Phoenix development opened last year. Sure, you can grab an after-dark drink at Arrogant Butcher or throw some gutterballs at Lucky Strike, but this weekend, you can welcome comedy club Stand Up Live to your agenda. The 600-seat venue,…
Jeff Mann and Kyle Simone announced yesterday they’ll be shutting the doors of Phoenicia Association and closing all online sales on May 21. The clothing shop and art gallery on Third Street has been open since 2009 and has shown work by local artists including antigirl and Joerael Elliott…
Tyler Colburn at Casey Moore’s is giving us a pink raffle ticket and a matching pink shot. The ticket is for the hangout’s weekly bike raffle and the shot is for … uh, good luck? Name: Cherry LimeadeIngredients: Cherry vodka, fresh lime juice, sprite, splash-o-cranberry.Flavor: What you’d imagine a pink…
Hey Fanboy, thanks for being honest — you have an iPhone, you carry one condom — and it happens to be ultra-skinny. It’s cool. Typically, you can put one or two of those (of the regular-size variety) in your wallet or something, but a super sleek slide-off case with a…
Brazilian abstract impressionist artist Gabriela Machado is in Phoenix for the first time this week to work with master printmaker John Armstrong to create prints of her work. Machado studied architecture and says she continues to use the same spacial principles in her work. Objects from her daily life in…
With one 100-degree day already in the books, the heat of summer is starting to push its way back into our lives. Sure, we all know that we need to stay hydrated during our rides, especially as the air and roads warm up. But what about post-ride?Recovery beverages are as…
On Friday night, ASU will host its last Astronomy Open House of the year with views of Saturn through rooftop telescopes. You know that means — cool, free date night. The telescopes will be set up from 8 to 10 p.m.on the Bateman Physical Sciences H-Wing on the Tempe Campus…
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? For 35 years, Scott Weaver collected, cut, and glued more than 100,000 toothpicks into a structure he calls “Rolling Through the Bay.” The 9-foot…
If you missed TEDxScottsdale, the independent TED speaker series in Scottsdale last week, you’re in luck — organizers will be posting videos of presentations on its website. The first release is a presentation by DOSE, a street artist known for his commissioned and illegal work throughout the Valley. In the…
Don’t be surprised if you find comedian Patton Oswalt thumbing through the bins at Gotham City Comics in downtown Mesa sometime Thursday. Or at nearby Evermore Nevermore checking out the shops’ selection of steampunk gear. After all, the diminutive comedian is a major consumer of nerd culture (and a ginormous comic…
Paige Baker doesn’t fit in online. Her blog, Fragment (Consider Revising), sounds more like the experiences of a hip 20- or 30-something and less like those of a 17-year-old girl wanting to talk bangs, indie music, and how much they love their BFFs.She’s been categorized by a few online fans as…
at Joe’s Grotto is a numeric affair. The “4” is for the band, 4ourth Street, the “2” and “3” stand for drink prices, and the “1” seems to stand for the number of people in attendance. Check out a full slideshow here and a rundown of the evening after the jump…..
In late May, you might spot a few painted, logo-plastered cactus statues in popular spots around Downtown. Major League Baseball representatives say 10, 7-foot-tall, 700-pound statues will be placed in Phoenix as part of the celebrations for the All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12. Think Cow Parade (the…
The Royal Wedding is upon us, and it’s OK to admit it — you’re excited. That’s totally normal (at least we think so), because everyone loves a fairy tale, or at least the excuse to get all fancy, knit some dolls, make a huge cake and pretend like we know…
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 Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman found an old roadside sign in Santa Fe, they decided to give it a new purpose — in…
Note: this post has been updated to include up-to-date tour information. If you check out any of the three different Jane’s Walks that will be taking place both in Phoenix and Mesa during the first Saturday in May, you might learn that the first buildings constructed in Sunnyslope in 1911…
The SanTan Wheelie Jam took over Indian School Park in Phoenix on Saturday with countless wheels, live music, and a sampling of local beer. It was also a great chance to check out some custom rides and interesting outfits. We ventured to the park on Saturday to take a few…
Hiking a mountain trail might sound like a fun weekend activity, but when the trail’s longer than 800 miles and you have to worry about bringing hiking and camera gear, you might want to take a break from your day job. Aspiring filmmaker Trevor Arwood is on a mission to…
The art world has a longtime yen for reinventing some of the more milquetoast mainstays of Americana culture into something unique, hip, and memorable. Knitting used to be the boring pastime of housewives and grandmothers until Stitch ‘n’ Bitch came along almost a decade ago. Ditto for crafting, gardening, or…
