Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week Jackalope Ranch brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Anastasia mixed up by Caffe Boa. Lay to rest one of history’s great mysteries. Anastasia…
When he’s not listening to the comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast or watching daytime returns of Law and Order, Heath Wigginton wears the white uniform and loose fitting brown belt of a 13-year jiu jitsu practitioner and instructor. A fan of routine, he religiously visits Yogi’s Grill for teriyaki chicken with…
I never thought I’d say this, but I had a really great time at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Mesa last night. And I lasted eleven seconds on one mean mechanical bull.Every Wednesday night, Barrel Boy from local country station 102.5 KNIX hosts a “Queen of…
Whether you’ve flown out of the airport to visit relatives in Indiana or just popped in to pick up an out-of-town guest, you’ve probably been to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport at some point. But few locals realize the airport has amassed a collection of over 500 pieces of art since…
Want to run with the in-crowd for less? The newly launched Enamor aims to score women (and men) of the Valley special deals at boutiques, restaurants, spas, fitness clubs and events. Co-founders Lisa Vukonich, owner of Fuchsia Spa in Mesa, and Sean Hill, a former NHL player, describe Enamor as not just another coupon site, but rather “a fabulous little secret between friends who adore getting insider deals.”
The Tempe Starving Artist is on the hunt for your stuff. Albeit poetry, short fiction, features on local bands, or cartoons, the D.I.Y. ‘zine is looking for contributions for its twelfth issue. Past contributors include photographer Joi Carey, graf artist MAD One, and creative cat extraordinaire DumperfooTo check out what…
53: Tedd McDonah Tedd McDonah’s into metal. Heating, hammering, welding — these are words in his daily vocabulary as an ASU metals instructor and local metal artisan. Tedd was hesitant to take his first metals class, which a friend recommended, because he knew it meant jewelry. But in it, he…
No doubt about it — our current immigration situation is a total shit storm. With all that’s going on here, it’s the perfect time for Terry Greene Sterling’s book, Illegal: Life and Death in Arizona’s Immigration War Zone. Sterling puts a face to the story through thoughtfully crafted profiles of…
The former New Times staffer, who’s running for US Senate, throws a little political party that includes music by Flathead. Thu., July 29, 7-9 p.m., 2010…
Is it really so hard out here for a pimp? After becoming the first and only rap group to win an Academy Award (“Triple Six Mafia: 1. Martin Scorsese: 0,” host Jon Stewart memorably cracked), the onetime Memphis crunk legends seem to have done rather nicely for themselves. First, the…
Sunnyslope Mountain. Phoenix Financial Center. Phoenix Towers. The Bikini Lounge. If it’s in Phoenix and it’s a building and it’s even a little bit pretty, artist Jason Hill has captured it in brightly inked three-color screen prints. And, amazingly, he makes it look spectacular. Don’t believe us? Head straight for…
If two to three hours of live Lady Gaga still isn’t enough (or if you couldn’t score tickets to the sold-out show), you don’t have to let that eight-inch bedazzled Kermit the Frog hairpiece go to waste. That’s because after the real Gaga show ends, the Lady G After Party…
Who’s not happy that SuzAnne Christ, owner, president, and CFO of the Hobby Depot in Tempe and her husband are miniature model maniacs? Try the relatives. “We had a 1,250 square-foot space at our house that was supposed to be for visitors, but we turned it into a hobby work…
Fido’s neck pains have been keeping him awake at night, and Fifi’s chakras are all screwed up these days. What’s a four-legged fur ball with limited consciousness to do? Well, it could start with a little yoga, er, Doga at the W Scottsdale. Yes, we’re serious – this is actually…
According to famous female illusionist and impresario, RuPaul, “You haven’t lived until you’ve had your dick tied to the back of your ass for twelve hours.” So, that’s where the pipe hides. We don’t know from penis pain, but we do understand that there will probably be gobs of mascara…
When Chris Rock said “grand opening, grand closing,” he could have been talking about Phoenix, a place where plenty of business and artistic endeavors wilt within a year. In fact, we heard a rumor that this Thursday’s Black Pearl Poetry Slam might be the last. We went straight to BPP…
Hollywood has tried everything to pull you into theaters for its summer fare: CGI explosions, schlocky comedies, and, sigh, trotting out the franchise flicks. The only sequel we’re interested in is the Marquez-Diaz II slugfest. Last year, the throwdown between Houston’s Juan Diaz and the elder Juan Manuel Marquez of…
“I want to control Phoenix, because if I can control Phoenix, I can control the world,” says Dr. Zombie, a.k.a. Tommy Cannon. “I will rule you with terror.” This charming man is the horrifying host of Dr. Zombie! Movie Lab of Terror, an evening of fun and a frighteningly bad…
Gawd, we’ve been waiting so long for this: It’s officially football season, now that college and professional teams are beginning to report to mandatory workouts. On the pro front, the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp is one of the best deals out there for AZers. For one, the team is good,…
Whether you’re a faithful church member or haven’t been to a sacred place in ages, there’s something going on locally that may be a reason to make your way into God’s home.At Trinity Episcopal Cathedral’s Olney Gallery, painter Peggy Sample is showcasing her latest works. The local painter works with…
Whether you’re a faithful church member or haven’t been to a sacred place in ages, there’s something going on locally that may be a reason to make your way into God’s home.At Trinity Episcopal Cathedral’s Olney Gallery, painter Peggy Sample is showcasing her latest works. The local painter works with…
Whether you’re a faithful church member or haven’t been to a sacred place in ages, there’s something going on locally that may be a reason to make your way into God’s home.At Trinity Episcopal Cathedral’s Olney Gallery, painter Peggy Sample is showcasing her latest works. The local painter works with…
