The Social Network is a wonderful title, at once Olympian in its detachment and self-descriptive in its buzz. Everyone will opine (and Tweet) on this Scott Rudin-produced, Aaron Sorkin-scripted, David Fincher-directed, universally anticipated tale of Facebook’s genesis and founding genius — at least until something sexier comes along. The main…
Think you’ve conquered the piss-your-pants-scariest haunted house in the land? Then you might wanna try and marinate your so-called brave soul at The Nest. The haunt – located at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 West North Loop Road in Chandler – is 50,000 square feet of super scary shit…
Grab the kiddies and head out to find the perfect pumpkin for upcoming Halloween festivities and join in the on-site activities. Oct. 2-Nov. 5, 2010…
It’s October. The heat is (theoretically) dying and the most awesome holiday is approaching. We’re talking about Halloween, people. But before you get crazy with slutty costumes and naughty parties, get in the Halloween spirit with a more wholesome holiday outing as your warm-up at the Pumpkin Days & Fall…
This could be way too weird … but in spirit of our superhero-themed Best Of Phoenix issue (which hits stands tomorrow), we couldn’t resist…
You might say that Ryan and Kylie Durkin, co-owners of Phoenix furniture boutique, Modern Manor, are crazy about interior design. “Design is a passion,” both admit. That’s an understatement. Finding cool furnishings is their job (they own the store), their hobby, what they do for fun — in essence, their…
In the aftermath of Jan Brewer’s grammar, SB1070 drama and typical Arizona shenanigans, we’ve been spotting a few, um, interesting vanity plates around town. And in response, Hector Acuna, a local designer, art direction consultant, and illustrator gives us his mix-and-match game for political tailgates. Click on the image above,…
Most local hospitals aren’t known for their amazing art displays, but Phoenix Baptist Hospital has a museum collection worthy of being ogled for hours.The Medical Museum at Phoenix Baptist consists of several glass display cases in the lobby on every floor, filled with hundreds of relics from medical history such…
Photo by Cyndi CoonWith the ongoing popularity of Antiques Road Show, Pawn Stars and American Pickers, we knew the next guilty pleasure, trash-or-treasure show to come was a reality TV auction show. TLC knew too. The cable channel has a new show, Auctioneer$, in their line up this fall. But…
Weather-related misery aside (let’s be real, sweating in September’s not unprecedented), we imagined the Grand Avenue Festival would be a pretty stellar way to spend a Saturday afternoon, or evening. And for the most part, we were absolutely right. We set out on Saturday with a mission to check out…
Courtesy of Mark Newport.”Self-Made” by Mark Newport.Our annual Best of Phoenix issue is upon us and everyone at the Phoenix New Times is pretty jazzed. So jazzed, in fact, that we thought we’d track down a former AZ resident who shares our love for this year’s theme: Superheroes.Mark Newport left…
Guess who wins when Scottsdale Public Art and Creative Connect team up in a couple of weeks? You, friend. On Tuesday, October 12, Scottsdale Public Art will take its first steps towards producing its next big project and they want your ideas and suggestions during a shindig at 5th &…
2: April Reyna April Reyna says she’s a late bloomer to the comic world, but she has a pretty strong start to becoming a successful female artist within the comic industry. April nabbed a color separating job with Heroic Age Studios out of high school and assisted in the color…
Looking for something to do tonight? “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. Sunday nights mark “Sunday Service” at Sidebar. SideBar’s Sunday Service pays tribute those hard workers in…
Pack a sandwich — tomorrow’s lunch plans may get whole lot artsier. The Phoenix Office of Cultural Affairs, Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Herberger Institute School of Art are hosting free webinars (live broadcast seminars) covering the “How To”s of public art. There will be three events total…
Yesterday, we dished on what you’ll score with a ticket to Phoenix Design Week (think more than 30 guest speakers, two full days of ADOBE training and networking with local and national designers). But there are also a number of presentations and events that are open to the public and,…
So you can’t fly without Delta’s help. You were the slowest kid in gym class. Your 5-year-old niece hits harder than you. Big deal! You don’t need superpowers to be the stuff of comic book legends, or at least to look like you are. I’m Exhibit A: Step 1: Choose Your…
Phoenix is a city of drivers, a place where people are accustomed to whizzing by everything in their cars. As such, Phoenicians miss a lot of sights, particularly the “little things” that can make a commute interesting.Luckily, Valley bicycle enthusiast John Romeo Alpha has captured the more leisurely, watchful culture…
Get up from the computer, walk to your 2011 calendar, and write “Desert Nights, Rising Stars” on the following dates: March 3, 4, 5, and 6. Then come back here. Good. You’ve just penned your first words for Arizona State University’s annual “Desert Nights, Rising Stars” writers conference, scheduled to…
3: Colin Chillag Colin Chillag’s a local painter who says he finds inspiration in snapshots he picks up in thrift stores. His work often leaves much to the imagination (as you’ll see after the jump). He was born in Syracuse, New York, attended grade school and high school in Phoenix…
Don’t give me that look. It’s for your own good.There’s been a lot of talk about chicken coops lately.Since my last post about urban chickens, our little babies have become stinky, young adult chickens. And it’s time they move out of the house and into a coop in the back…
In the tradition of our anonymous flight attendant, book buyer, yoga instructor, and house cleaner — a head shop employee shares his stories of dealing with glassy-eyed customers and Why Your Head Shop Employee Hates You, as told to this writer. This head shop employee has worked at an independently-owned…
