Now that temps are rising, the ritualistic shedding of clothing layers is upon us. That might not fly at work (just imagine the reaction when you show up in a thong on casual Friday!) but thankfully, the summer party scene is conducive to a scantily-clad lifestyle. Bust out that bikini…
Social networking has helped to create a phenomenon where we’re constantly turning the cameras on ourselves in search of pics for blogs and profile pages. Of course, we’re not the first generation to incorporate portraits into our daily lives. In a letter to Diego Rivera, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo wrote,…
The theatrical version of Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery classic, where guests at a lonely mansion are killed off one-by-one, is performed by the actors and actresses of Desert Stages Theatre. Fridays-Sundays. Starts: June 3. Continues through July 25, 2011…
E3 is well underway, and the video game industry’s “Big Three” of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have all conducted their press conferences and made their major announcements.As expected, each company gave glimpses of games we’ve seen and games we haven’t seen as well as promises of a better future complete…
A lonely swath of vacant desert located on the outer fringes of the Valley of the Sun is going to come alive this weekend with mayhem, madness, and all manner of mechanical carnage. The party monsters of Warsaw Pact Entertainment are putting on their annual freakfest Just Another Desert Party starting…
Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Skinny Jeans Tea at Bungalow Bar & Grill Old Town’s Bungalow Bar & Grill is the perfect…
Artist: Lindz Lew Medium: mixed media sculpture This sculpture represents the sanctity of home. The deer head on the exterior is typically displayed in the center of the home, over the fireplace, and is a direct result of man claiming the land and it’s inhabitants as his own. Inside there are…
June is upon us and the Valley’s tarmac and trails are starting to bake. While these early summer mornings have remained nice so far, there is no question that the prime cycling hours are dwindling.With less than a month left before the 24/7-onslaught of Tour de France coverage, it’s time…
If you missed the opportunity to geek-out and see some pretty sweet comic book related costumes at last month’s Phoenix Comic Con, here’s your next chance to get an eyeful of tight Spandex (good and bad). From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Thursday, June 9, Scottsdale Public Art is hosting…
Just because school’s out doesn’t mean you have to be caught home alone with only your Wii to keep you company. Whether you’re a word nerd, techie, or science dweeb, put the summer reading list down, the video games away, and try out these local ways to get out this…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours?On June 11, packs of olek-inspired artists armed with needles and yarn will take to the streets for International Yarn Bombing Day. Yarn bombing, or…
If you’ve heard any rumors lately that Perihelion Arts will be closing soon, don’t freak out. While it seems like downtown Phoenix galleries are going belly up left and right, the Roosevelt Row art space run by Amy L. Young and Douglas Grant is merely shutting down for the summer. According to…
Artist: Suzanne FalkMedium: oil on canvas Growing up in Phoenix I have a strong connection to the nostalgia of Van Buren Ave. As a kid my family and I would drive up and back along Van Buren pointing out the cool neon, hookers, and colorful characters. The Kon Tiki held…
Looking for something to do this week? “Night Owl” is a quick guide to special nights at bars and clubs around town. We’ll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. Saturdays mark Tequila Saturdays at Padre’s Modern Mexican Cuisine. Tequila and a family-friendly atmosphere make…
Kathy Cano-Murillo (aka Crafty Chica) is no stranger to indie arts, or the self-marketing struggle of indie artists. The Phoenix-based craft fiend has a product line at Michael’s, is the national spokesperson for I Love to Create and can be found painting, hot gluing, and glittering away at almost any…
If your inner-Shakespeare’s dying to get out, clad in a leather corset, dust-stained goggles, and rustic thigh-high boots, you might want to mark down Gotham City Comics & Coffee’s Steampunk Sonnet Slam. This Saturday, June 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., local poet Aaron Johnson will be hosting the fiction-driven…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? The trio behind the chalkboard bucket list and the public idea stickers are back with another tool that allows New Orleans residents propose ideas…
The First Friday scene is a different beast during the summer — school’s out, heat’s on, and this summer, a few galleries are closing their doors. We took some notes this past First Friday (see our slideshow here) and asked locals including artist Sarah Hurwitz, Modified Arts Associate Director Adam…
It seems like the DIY endeavor of fanzine publishing will never die. No matter how many people share their thoughts, musings, and opinions via Tumblr, pages, blogs, or other online avenues, there will always be a certain segment of the population eager to create and distribute photocopied zines. One cat…
First Friday June 2011 An increase in temperatures couldn’t keep Phoenicians and other Valley folks from treading 5th street near Roosevelt during June’s First Friday. Dogs anxiously awaited the inevitable food court slip. Fire breathers proved their mettle. Artists observed the people looking at their work and tried not to…
The countdown to Best of Phoenix begins! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we’ll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No scope or requirement on medium or size — we’ll include photography, painting, sculpture, video, installation, literary, and more. What do you see when…
Block 1949, the trendy apartment complex on University Drive in Tempe, played host on Saturday to DJs and hundreds of students who are staying in town and braving the heat. We stopped by the Summer Pool Party Series and took a few fashionable notes. The Good’s above, The Bad and…
