Desert Foothills/Telegraph Pass/National East

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…

Knit the Royal Wedding

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…

peSeta: Meet, Bike, Sew

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…

Speed Create

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…

Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend

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…

The Wearable Planter: For When You Have to Take the Earth with You

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…

“Greetings from AZ Part 1: Mesa, AZ”

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…

Taller de Ciudadania (a Citizen Workshop)

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…

The Serrano Mango Margarita at Canteen Tequila Bar

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…

Camp 420 Demonstration for Legalization of Marijuana

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…

Honest Logos

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…

Blind Ambition

“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…