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Showing 21341 - 21362 of 33946Name the Jackalope, Win a SMoCA Membership
Is it just us, or is something missing? Our jackalope needs a name. And what better time to name him/her than in conjunction with the opening of a very fitting art exhibition, “Re-Imagining the West,” at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art this Friday, June 11, from 7 to…
Margaret Cho Coming to Dodge Theatre in September
Comedian Margaret Cho is coming to Dodge Theatre on Saturday, September 18, and she’ll be bringing a whole new arsenal of gay jokes, Korean mother imitations, and comedy music. Cho’s latest tour, “CHO DEPENDENT,” will feature some songs from her forthcoming album of the same name, which includes collaborations with…
Elite Xtreme Wrestling Brings “WWE on a smaller scale” to Mesa
Men in tights, women in skimpy shorts, and fans in a beer-drenched uproar — local professional wrestling organization Elite Xtreme Wrestling (EXW) has all three hallmarks of its “sport” and more. Founded by former minor league baseball players Brian Barnett and Derick Neikirk, EXW offers the same entertainment as the…
Felted Boombox Business Card Case by Stanley Moon’s
Nothing says professional like a business card case. Nothing says street cred like a boombox. Hello perfect combination…
Movie Mondays Debuts Tonight at Revolver Records
Looks like Revolver Records and The Shizz are getting into the movie biz. Starting tonight is Movie Mondays at Revolver, a celluloid shindig presented by music-centric website The Shizz. The free weekly – which kicks off at 7 p.m. tonight with a screening of Blue Velvet, the 1986 David Lynch…
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90: Betsy Schneider
90: Betsy Schneider Betsy Schneider is a photo-based artist and educator whose work is collectedand exhibited internationally. A show of her work — including images of her then-young daughter nude — caused an uproar several years ago at a gallery in London. New Times wrote about it later, in conjunction…
Shade Bathing
It’s hot out, especially for the homeless. :(…
Dirty Jokes & Monkey Sex At The Hot Damn Puppet Slam
I’ll be honest: the idea of being a parent sends chills down my spine. The thought of diapers and sippy cups and Dora The Explorer and some wobbly little human being calling me “Dad” fills my heart with mortal terror. But after spending a night wandering around the Great Arizona Puppet…
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Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend
It’s going to be 110 degrees on Sunday. But we at Jackalope Ranch believe this sad fact shouldn’t keep us in all weekend. After all, it’s only going to get worse.Here’s the top 5 things to do before we hit the teens.Shakespeare at the BiltmoreThe problem with Shakespeare is that…
Field Guide: Downtown’s First Friday
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
SB 1070 Fuels Boycott of Downtown Phoenix Gallery
Glen Allan’s not a happy camper.The proprietor of ©haos Gallery, south of busy Roosevelt Row at 801 North 6th Street, recently had an artist bail on a group exhibition, thanks to Senate Bill 1070. Says Allan, “Due to SB 1070, we had a graffiti artist boycott our space, hurting local…
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Playwright James E. Garcia Reads The Eagle and The Serpent: A History of Mexico Abridged
For a summertime First Friday, there’s certainly no shortage of events to check out. Sorry, no excuses this week. This just in from the Advocates for Latino Arts and Culture (ALAC) and New Carpa Theater Co.: Playwright James E. Garcia will read an excerpt from his work-in-progress, “The Eagle and…
Live Webcast Will Attempt to Contact Aliens, Piss Off Stephen Hawking
You can’t say we weren’t warned. On the heels of super-brain Stephen Hawking announcing to the world that aliens do exist and that we should stop trying to talk to them ’cause they’re gonna be more like “Ripley!” than “E.T. phone home,” along comes Experience: Contact. Brought to our planet…
Pat McGroder, What Are You Wearing?
Trial attorney Pat McGroder practices with the Phoenix law firm Gallagher and Kennedy. And he’s a heck of a snappy dresser.What are you wearing right now? Navy Blue double breasted Armani suit. What is the last item of clothing you bought? (answer after the jump)…
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Astronomy Night at Mesa Community College: A Stellar Free Show
If you’ve ever wondered what that glowing yellow ball in the sky is, or what kind of machines humans are sending into space to take photos, check out one of the free “Astronomy Nights” at Mesa Community College’s planetarium this summer. These monthly shows give viewers a new look at…
Play Along with Artist Sue Chenoweth
This week, I reviewed local artist Sue Chenoweth’s Spyhopping exhibit at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. If you haven’t already seen the show, which is based on a 16th century board game called The Game of Goose, it’s a lot of fun and definitely worth a visit. In keeping with…
91: Paul Hoeprich
91: Paul HoeprichPaul Hoeprich discovered his love for video/film production with his first SONY Betamovie camcorder. He was 7 years old. He received a degree in broadcast production and currently teaches film/news production at Arcadia High School. “Sharing my passion with youth is an amazing experience and their new and…
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Great Arizona Puppet Theater Gets Those Cabritas Across the River in The Three Billy Goats Gruff; plus, Adult Puppet Slams This Weekend
Just like the rest of us, sometimes a family of goats has to hit the road and do a little traveling in search of greener pastures, even if there’s a scary, mean, dangerous troll waiting along the way. The basic plot of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a rather…
Photo of the Day: Barista
Introducing barista (baristo?) Tristan hanging out behind the counter at Conspire in downtown Phoenix…
Field Guide: Scottsdale’s First Thursday
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town (we’ll have another one for Downtown’s First Friday tomorrow). From time to…
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Welding, Spelunking, and Flamethrowing: New Times Summer Guide Is Here
Let’s get one thing straight: New Times’ 2010 Summer Guide won’t make the Phoenix summer cool. We’re writers, not miracle workers.But we can help make the summer a lot more fun. In the special 48-page insert, available inside this week’s print edition and online here, our writers explore the “Hot…