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The West’s Only Irish Library To Land in Phoenix

By Steve Jansen

The Irish Cultural Center of Phoenix has announced plans to expand its operations into a 11,000-square-foot Irish Cultural Center Library that will be the first of its kind in the Southwest. The spot at 1106 North Central Avenue will feature more than 6,000 books, a performance space, and a slick…

Curiosity’s Yeti: Print, Fold, and Keep Track of 2011

By Claire Lawton

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? It may already be mid-January, but that’s no excuse to lose track of time. Enter the Yeti: A 3D, cat-loving, time-keeping friend you can…

Write It In The Sky

By Claire Lawton

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? New York-based artist Shinichi Maruyama uses water, ink, gravity and a camera to capture his very temporary sculptures that resemble Japanese calligraphy. Maruyama talked…

A Springboard For Young Creatives

By Claire Lawton

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 third installment of Coffee, Cookies & Crafts, a downtown get-together for independent art/craft types and buyers, is set to take over Bragg’s Pie…

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend

By Lilia Menconi

Red Dress Tour: Second Friday Downtown Collectors @ Central/McDowell Light Rail Stop The lovable Kara Roschi will lead a group of art lovers to an art collector’s home…hers. See what this art-nut has in her personal collection and nosh on some eats from Carly’s Bistro. Just meet at the Light…

The Green Hornet: Why Heroes Need Sidekicks

By Tyler Hughes

Besides doing fun relationship stuff like arguing about how to discipline our dog, New Times blogger Tyler Hughes and his girlfriend, Jackie Cronin, go to the movies. Tyler: I just want to start this off by saying that the only thing I knew about The Green Hornet, besides it’s trailers,…

Pajama Jeans: Because Spandex Cameltoe Never Looked Better

By Claire Lawton

A simple “no” should suffice here. But in case you really need an explanation, Pajama Jeans are described by their manufacturer as “The style of your favorite jeans, together with the comfort of pajamas!” with the tag line: “Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp!”Hopes were that…

Phoenix’s Littlest Toy Show

By Steve Jansen

Do you love Star Wars, Star Trek, and G.I. Joe action figures? What about Hot Wheels and Marvel Comics? Do you like unabated toy browsing in confined spaces rather than an overwhelming retail environment? Are you on the verge of having a conniption fit because everything you just read is,…

Knit the Street

By Claire Lawton

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 December 25, from 2 to 6 a.m., Polish street artist olek decided to knit a jacket, of sorts, for the Charging Bull in…

Robrt Pela on Curation and the Phoenix Art Scene

By Claire Lawton

Artist, writer, and New Times’ theater critic Robrt Pela added gallery curator to his list of descriptors when he writes that he “grew tired of complaining about how the downtown art scene just wasn’t giving me enough of what I wanted.” The result is the curatorial work he does at…

The Future of First Friday Street Closures (To Be Continued)

By Claire Lawton

Note: This article’s been updated to reflect accurate gallery openings.More than 70 members from the downtown community and representatives of the Phoenix Police department met Wednesday night at MonOrchid to discuss the future of street closures during First Friday.The short story: Fur flew and the closures are still canceled. The…

TMI Lemonade at The Main Ingredient Ale House

By Nicole Smith

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: TMI Lemonade at The Main Ingredient TMI just became our new favorite acronym, especially on a Monday. No,…

Mercantile Brings Vintage Finds and Cutting Edge Styles Downtown

By Carrie Wheeler

The downtown Phoenix shopping scene is getting a little cooler in 2011 with the official opening of Mercantile this Saturday.Shauna Thibault’s storefront on Central Avenue between Roosevelt and McKinley streets started years ago as a small, sign-free salon and studio space. Recently, the spot had a bit of a face-lift…

Bath Salts: A Closer Look at “Legal Speed”

By Niki D'Andrea

Last month, we blogged about “baths salts” people are snorting to get high. We noted that these so-called bath salts, which are sold on the Internet and at many head shops, are marketed much like spice was, and are potentially more dangerous when used as a recreational drug.This week, our…

Huckleberry Finn for Hipsters (Literally)

By Steve Jansen

Remember this passage from Mark Twain’s seminal book? “Hipsters would come miles to hear Jim tell about it, and he was more looked up to than any hipster in that country. Strange hipsters would stand with their mouths open and look him all over, same as if he was a…