Alcoholism is an illness that destroys careers, health, relationships, families, and lives. It keeps both children and adults from growing up strong and functional. Alcohol endangers and kills people, sometimes even when used in moderation. And I can be cynical, snarky, and insensitive (though not quite this bad), so the…
Join local burlesque troupe, Scandalesque, in a weekend full of glitz, glamor and sexy dancing featuring legendary burlesque star, Catherine D’lish, known for her extravagant outfits and props as well as her other, ummm, amazing assets.Dita Von Teese might be burlesque’s best-known name, but according to Scandalesque star Pyra Sutra, …
Don’t you love Fall cleaning?The Paper Studio bruised our window-shopping hearts when they moved online, but they’ve announced a treat — a parking lot sale on Saturday that will be full of letterpress goodness including composing sticks, type drawers, metal and wood type and, of course, a ton a paper.Fair…
It’s less than 24 hours before Luis Gutierrez will open the rusty doors at the Icehouse for his First Friday opening, but right now, he’s a little more worried about being on a rickety scaffold. He’s installing the first of four 30-foot paintings that will hang from the chains of…
Scottsdale Fashion Week kicked off Thursday night at Scottsdale Fashion Square with a local ode. In an evening deemed “Community Night,” local designers showcased their best work that ranged from sparkly accessories to fashionable clothing made from everything BUT fabric. Many of the small tents were vacant and tables empty…
When you think of the West Valley, live music, art showcases and community gatherings may not come to mind; the crew behind The Suburban Seed is hoping to change your mind. The Suburban Seed is a service project that will arrive in Glendale this weekend. The idea behind the project,…
Besides doing super-fun dating stuff like going to haunted houses for Jackalope Ranch’s comprehensive Halloween guide, New Times blogger Colin Lecher and fellow young journalist Jessica Testa go to the movies. Colin: First of all, you tricked me. Jessica: I did not trick you. I told you we were going…
Most smoke shops are pretty standard — you’ll find lots of shelves with pipes, pot leaf motifs here and there, and maybe a poster of Bob Marley somewhere. But one local head shop owner is trying to make his new location more like an art gallery, and he’s enlisted the…
It’s all about glitz and glam as Scottsdale gears up for its Fashion Week, which runs tonight through Saturday. If you’re headed out for a few shows, or if you’re just looking for some pretty cool things to buy/see/eat/drink, we’ve got you covered.Introducing Shine. You’ll see the glittery pocket on…
Katharine Kidd isn’t like many other national fashion designers. A southern belle and former school teacher, Kidd has always known her true passion fell more along the lines with luxurious fabrics and intricate designs. After relocating from Atlanta to Santa Barbara, Ca., Kidd began developing her signature style, and her…
If you’re an artist, you should know your artistic rights and protections — or at least take a few notes from a legal professional who’s looking to help.That’s where local attorney Hamid Jabbar comes in. He’ll be giving a free legal seminar in association with Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists…
When you’re trapped in North Scottsdale but would rather be sitting Oceanside, head to PrimeBar and order the Coconut Lime Mojito. You’ll get all the island flavors in a glass without feeling like you’re ingesting Banana Boat, plus people-watching that rivals St. Barts sans tacky beach-themed motif.
It’s about time, Scottsdale. Tonight, downtown Phoenix-based artist Fausto Fernandez is having his much overdue Scottsdale gallery debut with “The Virtue of Wisdom,” opening tonight with a Scottsdale Art Walk artist’s reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gebert Contemporary Art Gallery, 7160 East Main Street in Scottsdale.Read more about…
Downtown’s CityScape is hosting the grand opening of its first phase tonight with a State of Downtown Address from Phil Gordon. The real shenanigans continue through the weekend, as various stores and restaurants host their own opening parties, concerts, and happy hours. The million dollar, two-phase project, at 1 E…
Whether you were 5 or 25, you’ve probably been the victim of bushwhacked bangs. “Never, never, never cut your own bangs,” says local all-around stylist and makeup artist, Shauna Thibault, “but if you absolutely have to …” she offers a few suggestions for creating fabulous fringe. 1) Wet it down…
In September, local artist and Arizona State University student Paul Golfen began collecting entries for “Amazing Ink,” an exhibit of comic book covers he planned to display at ASU’s Step Gallery. Tuesday, the deadline for submissions ended, and Golfen had more than 30 entries from about 20 artists. Some were…
Show us your ink! MARKED asks locals of all ages, professions and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves, pant legs, and so much more to reveal their marks. Here are their stories: Name: Amy Donohue Age: 39 and 9 months, I was 36 when I started my tattoo. The phoenix…
There are a lot of new buildings and businesses popping up in downtown Phoenix, especially around Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, where the CityScape project is about to open. But there’s a place on the corner of Central and Jefferson that pays homage to Phoenix’s past. It’s the Phoenix Police…
In Due Date, a skinny, scowly, and dryly self-referential Robert Downey Jr. meets a chubby, beardy, quasi-autistic Zach Galifianakis boarding a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Downey Jr. plays Peter, a Bluetoothed architect with a very pregnant wife (Michelle Monaghan) waiting at home for him; Galifianakis’ Ethan is a…
Comely, independent, willful young lass returns to collect family inheritance in rural England, drives the local men wild, makes several misalliances, and inadvertently precipitates a catastrophe before nature finally takes its course. Adapted from Posy Simmonds’ excellent graphic novel, Tamara Drewe knowingly updates Thomas Hardy’s gloomy pastoral Far From the…
It’s a long, long way from the women’s bar outside Berkeley, California, where Ntozake Shange first presented her combustible choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf, in December 1974, to Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios, where the impresario filmed much of this calamitous adaptation. Though striving…
It all began back in 1996, when Jeffrey Deitch of New York’s Deitch Gallery mounted an exhibition called “Shopping.” Never without his trademark pair of large, round eyeglasses, Deitch — who, by the way, recently became the director of L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art — hooked up 26 international artists…
