Any film student in America would probably love to go to the Cannes International Film Festival. And some can through an internship program. Only 20 students in the United States are chosen for the internship every year — and this year, one of them is from Phoenix.Arizona native Rosemary Gee…
The Irish Cultural Center of Phoenix has announced plans to expand its operations into a 11,000-square-foot Irish Cultural Center Library that will be the first of its kind in the Southwest. The spot at 1106 North Central Avenue will feature more than 6,000 books, a performance space, and a slick…
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? It may already be mid-January, but that’s no excuse to lose track of time. Enter the Yeti: A 3D, cat-loving, time-keeping friend you can…
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? New York-based artist Shinichi Maruyama uses water, ink, gravity and a camera to capture his very temporary sculptures that resemble Japanese calligraphy. Maruyama talked…
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? The third installment of Coffee, Cookies & Crafts, a downtown get-together for independent art/craft types and buyers, is set to take over Bragg’s Pie…
Red Dress Tour: Second Friday Downtown Collectors @ Central/McDowell Light Rail Stop The lovable Kara Roschi will lead a group of art lovers to an art collector’s home…hers. See what this art-nut has in her personal collection and nosh on some eats from Carly’s Bistro. Just meet at the Light…
Besides doing fun relationship stuff like arguing about how to discipline our dog, New Times blogger Tyler Hughes and his girlfriend, Jackie Cronin, go to the movies. Tyler: I just want to start this off by saying that the only thing I knew about The Green Hornet, besides it’s trailers,…
A simple “no” should suffice here. But in case you really need an explanation, Pajama Jeans are described by their manufacturer as “The style of your favorite jeans, together with the comfort of pajamas!” with the tag line: “Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp!”Hopes were that…
An hour and a half with Winston Churchill may have been a little intimidating back in the day when he was a leading opposing force to Nazism during WWII, but today you can kick back in a comfy chair with popcorn and a slushy and listen to his story, narrated…
And thank god, because the Capricorns didn’t want your stupid optimism, annoying curiosity or obsession with ethics, anyway. But word that astrological signs had in fact shifted sure caused a social media circus act yesterday, as a wave of zodiac identity crises flooded Facebook and Twitter. According to astrological experts,…
Do you love Star Wars, Star Trek, and G.I. Joe action figures? What about Hot Wheels and Marvel Comics? Do you like unabated toy browsing in confined spaces rather than an overwhelming retail environment? Are you on the verge of having a conniption fit because everything you just read is,…
Glen Guyett has designed the most iconic signs in Phoenix history. He created the signs for Buckhorn Baths, Mr. Lucky’s, and Bill Johnson’s Big Apple, among others, and last night, he talked about his long and storied career to a standing room-only crowd at vintage shop Phoenix Metro Retro.Guyett was…
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? On December 25, from 2 to 6 a.m., Polish street artist olek decided to knit a jacket, of sorts, for the Charging Bull in…
Artist, writer, and New Times’ theater critic Robrt Pela added gallery curator to his list of descriptors when he writes that he “grew tired of complaining about how the downtown art scene just wasn’t giving me enough of what I wanted.” The result is the curatorial work he does at…
Straight To Hell Returns is one of the films scheduled for FilmBar’s initial run. After months of construction and anticipation, Filmbar owner Kelly Aubey and Programming Director Steve Weiss announce that they’re gearing up to open their downtown Phoenix film joint, complete with digital projection of indie films, comfy seating,…
Note: This article’s been updated to reflect accurate gallery openings.More than 70 members from the downtown community and representatives of the Phoenix Police department met Wednesday night at MonOrchid to discuss the future of street closures during First Friday.The short story: Fur flew and the closures are still canceled. The…
Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This Week: TMI Lemonade at The Main Ingredient TMI just became our new favorite acronym, especially on a Monday. No,…
Before his death in 2004, celebrated writer, actor, and storyteller Spalding Gray took to the stage with a collection of his beloved and irreverent autobiographical monologues. Gray was at the forefront of spoken word theater in the ’80s, and now his work is coming back to the stage in “Spalding…
The downtown Phoenix shopping scene is getting a little cooler in 2011 with the official opening of Mercantile this Saturday.Shauna Thibault’s storefront on Central Avenue between Roosevelt and McKinley streets started years ago as a small, sign-free salon and studio space. Recently, the spot had a bit of a face-lift…
Last month, we blogged about “baths salts” people are snorting to get high. We noted that these so-called bath salts, which are sold on the Internet and at many head shops, are marketed much like spice was, and are potentially more dangerous when used as a recreational drug.This week, our…
Remember this passage from Mark Twain’s seminal book? “Hipsters would come miles to hear Jim tell about it, and he was more looked up to than any hipster in that country. Strange hipsters would stand with their mouths open and look him all over, same as if he was a…
Last year is over and with 2010’s top games played and beaten it’s time to look ahead to see what kind of digital death and debauchery 2011 has in store for us. A handful of sequels and a few original properties will keep gamers busy well in to 2012. Here…
