Man, woman, gay, straight, bi: There’s something for everyone in 300: Rise of an Empire, the XXL sequel to the also-larger-than-life Greeks-in-shinguards extravaganza 300. In that picture, directed by Zack Snyder and based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel about the three-day Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., the Spartans and…
Maria Poveka Martinez is a legendary potter from New Mexico. Maria, Black Pottery of San Ildefonso, a short film showing at the Heard Museum, offers unique perspective on the late potter’s life working with clay, from her beginnings with simple black vases commissioned as museum replicas to artistic masterpieces painted…
It’s being marketed as not the average runway show but a multi-faceted approach to fashion. Not a debut, but a revitalization.Brian Cresson, the 30-year-old designer behind his Free Ego brand, presents two art-forward events this weekend to launch his new line, “Struggle.” The vibe is accessible, tongue-in-cheek street wear. Four…
Night owls know him from his days on Comedy Central’s Insomniac. Adult humorists see him as the host of Dave’s Old Porn on Showtime. And Entertainment Weekly? Well, they know him as one of the “25 Funniest People in America.”Needless to say, comedian Dave Attell has made a name for…
A city known for sprawling suburbs of muted desert browns is finally embracing the punches of color dotting its urban landscape.Paint PHX, the first citywide event of its kind, hopes to encourage the Valley’s rapidly growing mural movement through a weekend of public art projects from such artists as Breeze,…
Where to begin? That is the ultimate question when it comes to the annual free festival and self-guided tour that is Art Detour.Now in its 26th year, the celebration of Phoenix’s growing arts scene covers more than 100 stops, including galleries, pop-up shows, art spaces, cultural venues, and studios.Lucky for…
Opportunities to see high-level cricket in Phoenix are rare. Opportunities to see the plot of an underdog sports movie play out in real life are even rarer, which is what makes this weekend’s North American Cricket Championship intriguing.The three-match series at Nichols Park Basin, 700 North Higley Road in Gilbert,…
If you’re fond of time travel, tea parties, and imaginary 19th century-style technology, look no further than the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. It truly feels like you’re transported to another time as soon as you lock your car and enter the living history western town. You better dress up,…
If George Clooney, John Goodman, Cate Blanchett, and Bill Murray all sign off on a movie that doesn’t have Wes Anderson or the Coen Brothers attached to it, then it must be something special. We’ll leave it up to you to decide how well the jaw-dropping cast of The Monuments…
The first three notes of the Super Mario Bros. theme song might be the most recognizable in the world. Seriously. Vocally ping out those three notes in a crowd and see if you aren’t joined instantly in blooping out that sweet Goomba-stomping music. Video Games Live will give the soundtracks…
Secrets don’t make friends, but the little (and big) things we keep to ourselves can inspire compelling art. As time goes on, those hidden stories accumulate, sometimes in diaries and sometimes compiled and translated for the stage. The latter is the case when it comes to Center Dance Ensemble’s new…
In addition to the strong culture and spirit of Native Hawaiians, Hawaii is also a melting pot of South Pacific cultures. The 20th annual Arizona Aloha Festival brings some of that island style to downtown Tempe on Saturday, March 8.With three different stages for performances, you’re just as likely to…
Living in Kenya, we never saw an ostrich with it’s head in the sand. That spells easy prey. The reality is that they can run close to 30 miles per hour. So why hide? The birds at the 26th annual Ostrich Festival won’t run that fast. Instead they’ll carry riders…
You look peckish. How about you sit down and let Lee Hillson, executive sous-chef at The Phoenician, fix you a nosh — maybe the pasta carbonara from his competition with Iron Chef Cat Cora, back when he was still at T. Cook’s? He’ll start us off gently, pulling some newborn…
The Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals is back! (NOTE TO EDITOR: That’s all they need to know.)Well, we tried. Okay, HFONPAM, now scheduled for temperate March, returns to Phoenix Theatre. Readings, performances, and the manic 24-Hour Theatre Project comprise the 16th annual total-immersion “where do plays come from?”…
This theater season’s been a riotous celebration of dysfunction, but we’re ready for some nurturing warmth. Some Joe DiPietro, whose soft-hearted comedies alternate with blockbuster musicals like Memphis and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.As DiPietro told L.A.’s Daily News in 2000, “That’s kind of who my people are…
When discussing Mexican travels, the first places to come to mind are usually border towns and touristy vacation beach spots. But Mexico is a large country with a rich culture rooted in Mexico City, the second most populous city in the world. “Much like Hollywood here in the states, [Mexico…
Black, two sugars, cream — there are many ways to take your coffee, but we prefer ours with a side of the arts. Coffee at Kerr is the ASU Kerr Cultural Center’s informal series of musical performances where guests can enjoy coffee and refreshments from Buzzberry Bistro along with selections…
Michelle Hill’s college roommates used to made fun of the way she dressed. “At one point,” the El Paso, Texas, native says, “Someone described my style as ‘The Mayor’s Wife.’ At 19 years old, hearing that was biting, but now I see that is was also true and okay.”…
It’s that time of year when everyone in Phoenix has baseball on the brain, but, oddly enough, America’s favorite pastime is also big in an Indian state called Manipur. If you’re like us, you’ve probably never heard of Manipur, let alone know that it’s full of baseball lovers. But that’s…
NASCAR driver Blake Koch started his 88th Nationwide Series race and his second Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway this past weekend. Being a young driver without a major sponsor has its ups and downs, and, for Koch, last weekend was mostly the latter. On Saturday, he had to…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Justin Katz. Justin Katz has kept plenty busy since winning the Big Brain Award for design last year. The Emmy Award-winning motion design director, producer, and editor at Flock of Pixels has taken on…
