Washed up. Watered down. All wet. While the works collected in the group exhibition “H2O” are inspired by water, there’s a fair chance they won’t also require those aquatically related descriptions.That fair chance is thanks to its stacked 16-person lineup, which includes Colin Chillag, Ashley Macias, Bill Dambrova, and Abbey…
New Jersey, we’re sorry. You deserve more credit than you get for your creative output. From Bebe Neuwirth to Ice-T, your contributions to American pop culture are impressive. It’s just that we hear so much about your crime rates and the legal troubles of your Real Housewives that we forget…
Be prepared to get in touch with your inner luddite at ASU Art Museum’s “The Garden in the Machine.” The exhibition title references The Machine in the Garden, a book from the 1960s that investigates the tension between pastoral ideals and technological advances in 20th century America. “The Garden in…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 50. Xanthia Walker. Xanthia…
For many professional mixed martial arts fighters, training, dieting, and preparing to step into the cage with someone who wants to knock or choke them unconscious requires more work ethic and dedication than anything else. For Terrin Yazzie, who has spent a good portion of his life on the Navajo…
Attention shoppers: If you’re on the hunt for deep discounts and deals, UNION at the Biltmore is the place to be Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20…
Don’t expect to hear a lot of “roses are red, violets are blue” at the Copper State Poetry Slam this weekend. There’s a time and a place for childlike rhyming, but this Southwest slam competition isn’t it. The third annual state poetry championship takes over Phoenix Theatre’s Playhouse on the…
Kyle Dunbar is no stranger to the tatted and TV-watching crowd. Thanks to his two-season run on Spike TV’s Master Ink, the self-taught Michigan tattoo artist has acquired quite the following for his bold imagery and signature realism. Now that Dunbar has departed from the show, that following is coming…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 51. David Miller. Whoever…
When Chris Click traveled to New Orleans earlier this year, it was probably one of the best trips of his entire life. It had nothing to do with Bourbon Street, beads, or even Mardi Gras, mind you, but rather the world of pro wrestling. In April, the 42-year-old lifelong wrestling…
Don’t let crowd-funding leave a sour taste in your mouth. Despite recent news that one man’s quest to make potato salad raised over $40,000, one film out of Phoenix called Broken Leg might just change your mind about the whole issue. Director Kieran Thompson talked with Jackalope Ranch about Kickstarter,…
It’s easy to feel sluggish during the Phoenix summers, but that’s no excuse for becoming a total shut-in. You know what museums and galleries have (in addition to really great art)? Air conditioning. And if that’s not enough to get you excited, the artwork will be. To help you out,…
Bang a gong, Arizona. One of Scottsdale’s favorite secluded resorts and home to one the 10 best spas in Metro Phoenix, Sanctuary is holding its first-ever meditation retreat this fall. The four-day Satori Meditation Retreat led by master meditator Sarah McLean will take place from Sunday, October 5, through Wednesday,…
If you want our two cents, there’s plenty of ways to cut costs without cutting into your social calendar. From free movie screenings at the museum to software-based shenanigans and winter holidays in the heat, here are our top three picks this week for gratis gatherings in the Valley…
When local art broker Gregg Edelman announced earlier this month that he was closing his space Exposed Studio & Gallery, it wasn’t so much a goodbye as it was a “see you later” sort of thing. That’s only because the local art enterprise will still exist in virtual form and…
From workshop discussions to cutting edge theatrical experiences in and around Phoenix, here’s what to mark on the old planner this week. The Perks and Perils of Privilege Everyone knows it’s different strokes for different folks. But what if your view of the world isn’t so much about where you…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 52. Julie Rada. “We…
Once or twice over the years, we’ve heard people refer to Arizona as “L.A.’s backyard.” It’s a sort of demeaning description, most certainly, but also sort of an apt one, considering how many celebrities and VIPs escape from Los Angeles and head our way to get in some rest and…
It seems a few cheers are in order. And not just from the girls who do it professionally. The Arizona Rattlers’ dance team, the Sidewinders, are saying bon voyage to two of their own who were selected to participate in the American Football League (AFL) 2014 NET10 Wireless Dream Team…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 53. Frances Smith Cohen…
Welcome to the weekend, Phoenix. From a limited-run dance performance and comedy to hip-hop-inspired art and derby dames, it’s going to be a busy one. Catwalk… I Love Duran Duran The 1980s were a magical time. You could buy leg warmers without visiting an American Apparel. New episodes of The…
Ordinarily, faking it during sex is pretty much considered to be bad form and also might lead to hurt feelings, bruised egos, and maybe even a breakup. However, faking it during the Air Sex World Championships, especially in over-the-top fashion, is not only acceptable, but is downright expected, and might…
