Let’s face it: Good ideas should be shared. And the notion of sharing ideas is exactly what this weekend’s PodCampAZ seeks to promote by exploring the technology and techniques (yes, there’s a fair warning of a nerd alert here) that help ideas spread online. PodCamp is an open format “unconference”…
Welcome to Whining 101: State the Obvious on The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection. The House of Emerald Syx is too quick to tear each other down rather than build each other up, according to Tamara. And Mike’s complaining because Cesar won even though everyone knows “there’s no snow leopards in Africa.”
Part-home, part-gallery, Treg Bradley’s modern abode at the tip top of north Scottsdale pays homage to artists both local and international. Bradley, the inventor of the Grobal — a self-watering plant pot — says although his home is dedicated to the work of others, it’s also very personal. “I wanted…
It all started with a birthday request; a 15-year-old Tiffe Fermaint wanted a sewing machine. She didn’t know how to sew, but says she picked up a few skills from employees at local craft supply stores. Fermaint caught the entrepreneurial bug at a young age. She made clothing that appealed…
You can’t win if you don’t play. “Sustainable Phosphorus Summit” @ Desert Botanical Garden Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences is accepting submissions for its “Sustainable Phosphorus Summit: phosphorus, food, and our future” juried show that will be held at Desert Botanical Garden in February, 2011. Entry deadline is…
When local designer, Kelly Calabrese started her own business at age 19, all it took was some good ol’ self motivation, a little help from talented local Rhonda Zayas and a ton of passion for fashion. Her line, WISKC (Who is Kelly Calabrese), reflects her own rocker chick street style…
If 3D isn’t enough to enhance your movie-watching experience, maybe you should try the new D-BOX motion technology seats at the new UltraLuxe Scottsdale theater. (After all, having Harry Potter fly at your head during a Quidditch match is exciting, but wouldn’t it be awesome to feel his broom making…
Name: Gonzo GonzalesAge: Currently 39; I’ve been getting tattoos since I was 18. My Sleeves: Were done by my best friend Rick Godsey of Club Tattoo; actually, 95 percent of my tattoos were done there. My favorite one is the coy fish Rick did on my inner arm.Check out more…
Like it or not, the word “museum” carries a set of associations and connotations, and starting tonight, the ASU Art Museum is doing some redefining. “Re-thinking the Museum” will showcase residencies and chit-chats with some of the art world’s doers and thinkers. The goal is to provoke discussions and to…
Given: 5 & 6 Gallery is in Scottsdale, but we’re talking about a different kind of cowboy art this time. Seriously. During the month-long running of Simply the West, 5 & 6’s gallery walls will be plastered with works by Parskid, Luster Kaboom, Thomas Breeze Marcus, Ishmael Duenas, Lalo Cota,…
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. Wednesday nights at Vintage in Tempe have a DJ, a dance floor, and drink specials. This week,…
Designers need to have a great eye for aesthetics, sure. But everyone knows the real winners know how to collaborate.Get some work done and touch base with fellow local designers at two events this Thursday, November 18 (find out more after the jump)…
It is Hello Kitty’s birthday this month and what better way to celebrate then to craft up something pink and saccharin sweet. Ms. Kitty’s founder, Sanrio, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Small Gift — a tour complete with a pop up shop. Look for this today on Mill Avenue…
Local video game arcades have nothing on Jeff Jimenez. As a lifelong fan of video games, Jimenez probably has any game in any platform you can think of. His collection of video games includes around 2,500 titles, and he has all gaming systems dating back to Atari.Jimenez, who works in…
There were no swag bags at the second installment of Pecha Kucha 2 this weekend at Bragg’s Pie Factory in Phoenix, in fact, there weren’t even programs. The design-centric presentation event was less TED or Ignite (read: formal, high-tech) and more a hangout of designophiles talking about their current obsessions…
The story of Walter the Bus, the world’s largest fan-made Volkswagen, sounds like a hippie folk tale that spans almost 50 years. But everything about the project is rooted in the 60s. Walter, now a 13-foot high, 30-foot long, 19,500-pound VW stationed in Scottsdale, doesn’t look much like he did…
Countless cigar girls and ladies in spinning hoops took over the Hotel San Carlos in Phoenix this weekend and put on a show that satisfied any kind of appetite for fishnet stockings, feather boas and bad lipstick. We checked out the scene at Burlesque Live!, took a few notes and…
We don’t mean to stress you out, but it’s time we all accept the fact that the holidays are coming up. And that means it’s time to get our shop on.Since we feel a duty to inform you of every opportunity to buy local, unique goods (a.k.a. gifts that don’t…
Anarchists vs. Nazis 2010 Anarchists and neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Movement battled in the streets of Phoenix Saturday, with around 300 anarchists and other counter-protesters blocking the NSM’s march to the Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse. The Phoenix PD read the anarchists the riot act (literally), but the anarchists…
Wayne Rainey, the brains behind monOrchid, has announced the debut exhibition by the newly formed nine-member monOrchid Artist Collective. Opening next month, “All-Hands-On-Deck” will feature the work of the collective’s relatively-unknown-to-Phoenix artists (save for Randy Zucker’s digital-centric creations), including Estevan Bladeras’ graf art inspired by his upbringing in the Chicago…
The historic Buckhorn Baths in Mesa, which we visited for a Hidden Valley blog in June, may survive despite the death of owner Alice Sliger last Tuesday.The sprawling property, known for its natural mineral hot springs, was once a haven for professional baseball players during Cactus League spring training. Buckhorn Baths opened…
