In 1993, inspired by his second cousin Danny Trejo’s work in Desperado, Robert Rodriguez wrote a screenplay around the character of Machete — a stringy-haired, leather-faced, ex-federale turned down-and-dirty hitman turned violent crusader on behalf of his fellow illegal immigrants. While Trejo played a different character named Machete in Rodriguez’s…
As my wedding date approaches, the bridal shower is afoot. I’ve been asked by my beloved bridesmaid who is planning the shower to find some bridal shower games I would like to play. This has proven difficult, yet inspiring. Let’s start with: Who Am I? Everyone gets a name tag…
In his Tempe studio, sandwiched between Hardy Drive and a milk factory, Brandon Gore has found himself coming to an odd full circle; the Arkansas native grew up on a dairy farm, which he only describes as “messy.” Gore moved from his hometown to Alabama, then Arizona working stints in…
New Times has confirmed with Roosevelt Row CDC that Phoestival, the vendors and street closure portions of First Friday, will not be happening during this month’s artwalk on Friday, September 3. “It’s still on hiatus. There are public safety issues with the new layout,” says Cindy Dach of Roosevelt Row…
Want to remove unsightly facial hair or tame those wild brows? Threading is quite possible the least painful, least irritating hair removal technique… if you get a threader who knows what they’re doing.
The Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix has a long and storied history. In operation since 1928, the hotel hosted numerous Hollywood stars in its heyday, including Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, Ingrid Bergman, and Gary Cooper. In 1993, the owners of the Hotel San Carlos, the Melikian family, installed the…
28: Nathan FellerNathan Feller’s illustrated installations include dental work, hands, rabbits, gas stations, whales and condoms (though not typically in the same setting). They’re all unusual, yet daily characters and elements that act together and ultimately require any audience to think. His goal: To uncover what is behind familiarity. He…
Location: Behind Verde Artists: DOSE, SERP, SINEK, ASIK AND CRE More photos after the jump …..
From time to time, the Thrifty Maker will find, bargain, borrow, steal (not really) to create something a little different. She’ll rely on her own skills as a scout of trashy treasures and will sometimes bring in a few experts to help. This week’s question: Are you crafty and you…
Eight months after vacating the infamous east Valley party house known as Rasputin’s Equestrian Manor (may it rest in peace), the Phoenix nightlife scenesters known as “The Family” have started throwing parties at their new home, a sprawling estate near the Arizona Biltmore called The Chateau.We attended the housewarming party…
If you’re a local artist, you’ve got plenty to keep your hands busy these days.Just check out our recent post that describes some application opportunities. Now it’s time to add five more to that list. We’re talking Petersen House Art Festival, Streetscape Public Art Project, Scottsdale Arts Festival, Phoenix Sister…
Lisa LeComte packs her lunch bucket almost every day. Except it’s not a bucket at all — it’s a bento.The traditional bento is a single-portion meal that usually comes in a plastic container (a bento box) and is common in Japanese cuisine. By common, we mean to say that bentos,…
If an eight-page spread in one of the world’s most renowned glossies is a quality measure, then the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) really had a good thing last year…
29: Lesli Yazzie After a world’s worth of experience in a variety of occupations, Lesli (Englert) Yazzie has officially taken the plunge into oil painting. The South Dakota native has been a waitress, a massage therapist, and a receptionist. She’s worked on a horse farm, on home renovations, and in…
While the police are cracking down on pool parties across the city — prohibiting booze in the pool, shenanigans on the patios and stages near the water — a few Phoenicians looking to lounge and relax found themselves a sweet spot at the swanky InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Joya Spa…
Not much beats a good bar with good art. Tempe’s Taste of Tops regularly hosts local artists — photography, painting and mixed-media — and tonight they’re welcoming Adam Dumper, aka Dumperfoo.His name’s big in the local hip-hop, street art, and social scene; he’s perhaps best known for his live painting…
From time to time, our theater guru, Julie Peterson, dishes helpful advice before you head out the door with your own or your companion’s disability. If you have more tips, especially about local theater-going with non-mobility impairments, please comment or drop her a note. Any time you’re planning to see…
Looks like the days of free hiking in Phoenix are soon to be over.At least, if you happen to frequent North Mountain Park, Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area (yes, this includes Piestewa Peak), Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, Echo Canyon area of Camelback Mountain, or the Pima Canyon area of…
The Hell City Tattoo Fest took over the Arizona Biltmore this past weekend, and everything from elaborate, artistic back pieces to crappy nipple tattoos were on display. We found some amazing competition (even in the “worst tattoo” contest on Saturday), along with some great pieces that weren’t entered. A quick…
On the corner of Second and Hadley streets in Phoenix, just south of the Warehouse District’s Bentley Projects, Vine Saccento is silently building something — without any tools. Saccento’s may be familiar; he opened (and recently closed) Phoenix breakfast/coffee spots Drip and Toast. Now, he’s back without the brew, and…
Add trashy fashion and “guerrilla gardens” to the existing call for artsy rubbish.Along with the second annual “Trashy Sculpture Show” at Bragg’s Pie Factory, the Grand Avenue Festival has expanded its call for entries.One is the “Recycled Rubbish Fashion Show,” also scheduled to hang at Bragg’s Pie, 1301 Grand Avenue,…
30: David Quan David Quan’s an illustrator and fine artist who will tell you that he’s been in Phoenix his entire life — save the two years he was in New York studying cartooning and illustration. He admits that his ultimate goal is to sit at home and make comic…
