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Phoenix’s South Mountain is known for its extensive trail system; even if you start at the same place every time you go hiking, you can end up taking five different trails to the top. The mountain’s Desert Foothills Trailhead provides an easy start — a wide, paved, flat surface. But…
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? England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton may be tying the knot on live television this Friday, April 29, and while more than a few…
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 story of the peSeta bicycle cap is simple: a bike met a sewing machine. Laura Martinez del Pozo and Jaime Sevilla Moreno, both…
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? In 2010, London-based artist Dominic Wilcox completed a creative marathon. He was approached by the Anti Design Festival (created in response to the “pretty…
Easter weekend is upon us, but there’s more to do than suck down candy and hunt for gifts from invisible bunnies. Much more. David Sedaris is appearing at ASU Gammage, drift racers will be burning rubber down at Firebird International Raceway, and the final Black Pearl Poetry Slam is taking place…
In today’s example of “Oh crap, it’s Earth Day, I better pretend like I care,” we bring you the wearable planter. The necklace, complete with an Earth-friendly leather cord, porcelain pot, and thousands of microscopic bugs living in a dirty plant around your neck, is a perfect way to introduce…
The opening scenes of I Saw the Devil, the latest drama/horror from Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) with director Jee-woon Kim (A Tale of Two Sisters), are enough to make you wince, gasp, and shrink in your seat. It’s no ordinary cop/bad guy film; a police detective (Byung-hun Lee) becomes borderline insane in…
If you have any desire to hear more about why math is cool, how to use your anger (a renewable resource), or what it’s really like to spend 24 hours in a Wal-mart, Ignite Phoenix No. 10 might be a good place to start. The event, on May 20 at…
Oh, you guys, it’s terrible luck in the world of theater to have peacock feathers in your set or costume or props. And as Judy Garland’s mother, Valerie Saunders wears a passel of them (in one of several mostly striking and accurate costumes by the show’s author, local writer Richard…
Central Slope isn’t your average run-of-the-mill “green” store; you’re not going to find a hippie wearing puka shells hanging around to help you, but you will find owner Michael Keele, and he’d be happy to show you around. His shop, at 8801 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix, doesn’t try to…
No matter what you think of Mesa, you won’t be able to deny that local videographer Michael Pearson’s new video makes it look super cool. Titled “Greetings from AZ Part 1: Mesa, AZ,” the six-minute video captures the historic sites and signs of this east Valley community. The video took…
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? Tomorrow morning, Fundacion Mano a Mano Unidos will be giving a quiz. The will host its free monthly citizen workshop, where they also help…
Lalo Cota had been drawing sombreros long before SB 1070 was signed into law by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on April 23, 2010. “We call it BS 1070,” he says. Cota was born in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Long after moving to Phoenix, his skeletons and Mexican caricatures became painted icons…
When Ryan Gentry and Michael Witham first met at one of Gentry’s art shows in Tempe last year, the two had a lot to talk about. Gentry’s a Tempe-based artist and Witham just graduated with a management degree from ASU. The two were born and raised in Phoenix — a…
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 Serrano Mango Margarita at Canteen Tequila Bar Canteen Tequila Bar is a chill Happy Hour spot for grown…
It’s hard to get Adam Carolla to shut up — the comedian/raconteur/talk show host is a natural-born talker. He spent more than a decade cracking jokes and giving our relationship advice on radio’s legendary Loveline, he co-hosted Comedy Central’s The Man Show with Jimmy Kimmel, and he ranted and raved in…
The mini-rally’s high point came during a discussion about House Bill 2541, which could allow employers to fire medical marijuana patients based on failed drug tests and allegations from colleagues.And the most interesting person at the rally was probably Thane Eichenauer, a guy sporting hot pink hair under his ball…
If you’re not in school, there’s no real downside to “misinterpreting” a work of art. Curtains thinks that if you’re enlightened (or just plain entertained) by a book or song, then that’s part of the art that happened. Many artists not only don’t care exactly how you respond, they’re bemused…
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? Swedish designer Victor Hertz admits to being a bit obsessed with logos and icons. His latest adbusting series is a collection of “remixed” logos…
“There are no barriers in the field of music,” says Nobuyuki “Nobu” Tsujii, the Japanese classical pianist who tied for first place at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Texas two years ago. Born blind, Tsujii had it a little harder than other child musicians. But like Stevie…
There is chatter all around. Near the ice-blue evening gown of silk satin with chinchilla cuffs, and the duo of gray Madame Gres day dresses, and by the case with the striking, gold metal comb looking like an ornamental piece of sculpture. This is “Fashion Independent: The Original Style of…