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Amsterdam Modern in Phoenix

By Catherine SlyeMay 19, 2010

We’re always thrilled to find out about new local mid-century modern furnishing shops. Needless to say, we’re excited about Amsterdam Modern. …

Bunky Boutique Finds a New Home

By Lilia MenconiMay 19, 2010

The day has arrived. Bunky Boutique has officially moved.We’ve been looking forward to this since we heard about it in early April. We got a first look at the space this morning as the dust was still settling (check out our slideshow for more snapshots).Yes, Bunky Boutique is now open…

Banquet of Rocks at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

By Niki D'AndreaMay 19, 2010

The phrase “eat dirt” has never been complimentary, but there sure are some tasty-looking rocks at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum on Washington Street. The museum’s “Banquet of Rocks” display features more than a dozen rock and mineral dishes that look startlingly edible, from a steak (quartz and jasper)…

Gallery 2345: “Attitude and Gratitude”

By Jill KeigMay 18, 2010

​Just south of Sky Harbor Airport rests a small building that just months ago knew only the looks of files, wastebaskets and government workers. On May 14, its walls began to look a little different.More than 15 local artists are currently on display in Sheila Martin-Castillo’s Gallery 2345. While each artist has…

Vinyl Decal Sticker Murals by WowWall

By Lilia MenconiMay 18, 2010

We spent way too much time trying to choose an image to illustrate this blog post.It should be an easy decision, right? Not if you’re looking at WowWall’s vinyl decal sticker murals. They’re all just so dang pretty.These temporary decorations will turn any blank wall into an eye-popping visual treat. And, best…

Buy the Next Twilight Book, Get a Free Cupcake

By Wynter HoldenMay 18, 2010

Just days after advance tickets for the Eclipse movie went on sale, we’ve got yet another tasty tidbit for all of you Twilighters out there. In case you haven’t heard (which, in this case would mean you were dead, undead, or under a rock or something), author Stephenie Meyer has another Twilight…

Phoenix Bat Cave Hosts Summer Workshops

By Niki D'AndreaMay 18, 2010

Forget birdhouses — starting Wednesday, workshops at the Phoenix Bat Cave can show you how to build a bat house in your own front lawn. But if the idea of hosting bats is a little much, the Bat Cave near 40th Street and Camelback Road also has “Bat Viewing Workshops”…

The Parlor Pizzeria: Behind the Design with Aric Mei

By Claire LawtonMay 17, 2010

Aric Mei was tired of building trash. As a set designer and builder in Los Angeles, Mei’s projects were put together, torn down and thrown away in a matter of days. His current piece of work, The Parlor Pizzeria is a bit more permanent. While his personal backgrounds are in art…

Big Brain Awards Night: $10 Tickets on Sale!

By Claire LawtonMay 17, 2010

Join us on May 22 for the 2010 Big Brain Awards, a night celebrating local artists who are reshaping Phoenix. For $10, you can enjoy complimentary food and adult beverages and entertainment from Scorpius Dance Theatre, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Film Festival and Ignite Phoenix as well as works from our 2010…

Loveland Boutique Hosts BUYcott Sale Starting Today

By Wynter HoldenMay 17, 2010

Are you sick of all of this SB 1070 boycott bullcrap? We sure are. And so are the folks over at Loveland Boutique, the adorable little clothing and accessory shop for ladies, kids and their four-footed pals at Mill Ave. and Baseline in Tempe.  In response to other states’ boycotts of Arizona businesses, the boutique is hosting…

Todd McFarlane’s Comicon Film Challenge and Autograph Signing

By Niki D'AndreaMay 17, 2010

Grab your pens and comic collections —  Todd McFarlane will be ready to sign anything at the Phoenix Comicon while fans can view a screening of films based on his characters. Considering the longtime Ahwatukee resident’s immense body of work, he’s going to be very busy. McFarlane fans can line…

Donate Your Old Keys to Art at SMoCA

By Lilia MenconiMay 17, 2010

Take a look at your key ring. Do you even know what half of those keys are for?Probably not. But you hang on to them anyway.Keys are oddly intimate items. The unique tools allow access to secured areas — places that we value enough to protect. Maybe that’s why it…

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend

By Lilia MenconiMay 15, 2010

It’s Friday. The pressure to do something cool with your weekend is on, baby.And we’re here to help.Sea Life Aquarium Opening at Arizona MillsOkay, so check it: tiger sharks, octopus, sea horses, eels, rays, and a whole crap-ton of neon tropical fish. We’re talking about more than 5,000 marine creatures…

Go-Kat-Go and Bo’s Funky Stuff

By Catherine SlyeMay 14, 2010

We’ve noticed two trends lately, in the used stuff business — first, a general proliferation of vintage/antique/thrift stores, particularly in the Melrose shopping district around 7th Avenue, very roughly bordered by Camelback and Indian School roads. Second, folks are joining forces — such a good idea, in this tight economy…

Big Brain Award Finalists Announced

By Amy SilvermanMay 14, 2010

With no further ado, we announce the finalists for New Times’ first-ever Big Brain Awards. The award was created to recognize emerging creatives in metropolitan Phoenix — and let us tell you, we had our work cut out for us, narrowing the list from more than 150 to 15. The…

Grand Avenue Festival: Volunteers Wanted

By Claire LawtonMay 14, 2010

The second Grand Avenue Festival may still be a few months away, but coordinators are looking for a few extra people to help put it together.  This year’s green theme (which you may have gathered from their flyer above) will focus on adaptive re-use, recycling, neighborhood sustainability and the history of…