Have you ever wondered why roller derby has made a comeback? Well, when you look at the 1970s phenomenon that has now become part speed-skating, part hockey, and part porn film, what’s not to love? At the very least, a female-dominated contact sport played on roller skates and quite often…
He may rail against being called The Next Bill Hicks or The Modern-Day Lenny Bruce, but we think Doug Stanhope secretly likes it. And why not? Both are apt comparisons, as the hard-livin’ cult comic has released four albums and three DVDs of impossibly rational, eternally honest material delivered with…
A few weeks ago at the Arizona State Fair, we witnessed our first demolition derby. Our reaction? Uhhhh . . . what in the . . . ? Needless to say, it was interesting in its redneck-friendliness, especially when folks went ape shit over the especially brutal-looking wallops of fast-moving…
Eric Ayotte and his DIY film fest stops in Phoenix once again with an array of awesome films bordering on the ridiculous, silly, and fun. Sun., Nov. 23, 7 p.m., 2008…
There’s nowhere quite like the Southwest, or Phoenix, so where better than the PHX and its namesake art gallery (PHiX) for a two-day festival of transcultural performances exploring the desert and our place in it? The name of the fest is ¡Teatro Caliente!, and the sixth annual installment features art…
Test your running skills during the 24th annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1-mile Fun Run. Fri., Nov. 21, 4:45 p.m., 2008…
The architectural photographer signs his new book, The Divine Home, which showcases the use of religious/spiritual objects as design elements. Thu., Nov. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2008…
Need to dance? You can head to Scottsdale, but a Scottsdale night usually means nonstop proof of your mediocre attractiveness. If you need to feel you have a chance of attracting others, head down to The Ruby Room for “one” with DJ Dedan. Dedan is the dude responsible for Brothers…
The broadcasting legend, Phoenix mayor, and ASU president, respectively, are the special guests at the grand-opening celebration of the new school. Cronkite is pictured here with Cronkite School journalism students. Thu., Nov. 20, 9-10 a.m., 2008…
Would Alexander Graham Bell approve of the iPhone? Would horseless-carriage inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot be a NASCAR nut? What would synthetic-rubber godfather Sergei Vasiljevich Lebedev make of the Arizona FetishBall? We can only wonder what Levi Strauss’ reaction would be to a stick-figure model wearing painted-on Stella McCartneys, but we can…
Luck, of the preparation-meets-opportunity type, has been on Ben Kenney’s side for a long time. First off, Kenney’s punk-tinged rock outfit Supergrub mingled in the Philly underground scene with 3 7000 9, a group of energetic shredders headed by firecracker frontwoman and British transplant Nou-Ra. Thanks to Nou-Ra’s association with…
The nationally-ranked Sun Devils continue their non-conference regular season during a matinee matchup versus Pepperdine. Sun., Nov. 23, 2 p.m., 2008…
New York’s O’Death lists Bill Monroe and The Misfits as musical influences in the same breath, and without apparent irony. Its instrument list reads like the contents of a pawn shop: ukulele, banjo, trombone, euphonium, and fiddle. Its drummer is credited as the band’s official “whoop” man, which we can…
The artist discusses her hand-knotted sculpture The Expanding Club, 2007, which is included in SMoCA’s “Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting” exhibit. Thu., Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., 2008…
Hot, fast boats. Now, what else did you need to know? Thu., Nov. 20; Fri., Nov. 21; Sat., Nov. 22; Sun., Nov. 23, 2008…
Wouldn’t it feel good to own Kobe’s butt for one more afternoon? After Shaq left for Miami earlier this millennium, the Los Angeles Lakers bumbled their way to nowheresville for several years before returning to form – and the NBA Finals – last year. During those lean times in La-La…
Three things that define an Arizona native: an uncanny immunity to nosebleeds in dry weather, a healthy drinking habit birthed at age 14, and the mandatory elementary school field trip to Desert Botanical Garden. We may have thought the Garden was lame as children, but one look at the menacing…
Shock rock has seen its fair share of gory characters, but they’re all tame in comparison to GWAR. Known for its wild stage theatrics, which include homages to necrophilia, scatology, bestiality, rape, murder, carnage and lots of other things that could give Tipper Gore types a heart attack, GWAR has…
It’s really bothersome to watch whiny little twerps succeed, and it’s been a bitter pill seeing New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning get mad props after bordering on bust for his first three seasons. Super Bowl XLII MVP? Ooh, that burned. The world-class chump and his world-champ Giants return to…
Damon Dering directed Nearly Naked Theatre’s take on David Henry Hwang’s Tony-winning drama about the diplomat who trades state secrets for the love of a good . . . man? Thu., Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 21, 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 22, 8 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 28, 8 p.m.;…
Now in its 12th year, the self-guided, pop-in tour of northeast Valley studios has grown to include more than 150 artists toiling away in 40-plus locations. (Pictured: artist Christopher Heede.) Directories are available at the individual studios and at the Sonoran Arts League office, 37417 North Tom Darlington Drive in…
Knockout car chick-slash-artist Liz Cohen returns to show off more sexy auto-erotica. There’ll also be live music and Latin-pop spins by L.A.’s DJ Lengua. Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2008…
