A few months ago, word got out that synthetic cannabinoids that mimicked the effects of marijuana were being sprayed onto “herbal incense blends” and sold in head shops. Now that people are hearing they can legally get high by smoking these blends (at least for now in Arizona), a new…
Ah, the fashion of Rock ‘n’ Roll. It’s an interesting combo of leather, grease and certain je ne sais quoi, that creates credibility and bad-assness in this culture. We were sweatin’ it up this weekend at Rockstar Meyhem, where Korn, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, and Lamb of God…
A pleasurable post office errand in the summer is rare; a long line and the lady who attempts to fill out the shipping form (in the queue) inevitably squash the possibility of a quick in and out. Which is why this morning’s mail run in Tempe was surprising — It…
You read that right. You can snag a limited edition print by Carrie Marill for just $20…
It could’ve been the peaceful sway of the lead guitarist/singer as he strummed extended passages of squeaky-clean electric guitar. Maybe it was the distinctive color palette worn by the Wodaabe and Tuareg group members in the Niger-based quintet. Or possibly, it was the sepulchral sounds coaxed out of the calabash…
61. Robbie Pfeffer Robbie Pfeffer is a 20-year-old ASU student who runs the art magazine The Tempe Starving Artist and has a daily comic strip posted in the State Press. He also hosts art related events at galleries including live painting, concerts, spoken words, open mics and somehow manages to…
It’s hot out? Whatevs. Go out and do this stuff. No More Deaths Art Auction @ Bragg’s Pie Factory The show’s been up for two weeks, and tonight is the auction, with proceeds going to saving the lives of migrants trying to make their way though the desert. Click here…
I guess Footloose definitely merits inclusion in this summer’s Festival of Uncomfortable Truths — for example, if you work too hard as a religious leader, you risk neglecting and alienating your family to the extent that your daughter takes up with someone who’ll beat her for trying to break up…
What makes a good blog? This is something writers at the Jackalope Ranch often contemplate. Okay, we’re obsessed. And a positive byproduct of that obsession is finding blogs that make us happy.Todd Daniel’s blog is one of them. And, to answer the question, this blog is good because it’s funny.Daniel’s…
Sometimes we moonlight as a reptile ranch. It’s times like these when we get excited about the creepy crawly things in the desert. So we’re pretty pumped about the Reptile Rally (if not only because of the event’s name) this Saturday, July 17 at every Phoenix PETCO location. We get…
62: Lindy Drew Lindy Drew was studying biology when she was asked to capture “family” for her hobby class, documentary photography. She grabbed her camera and jumped on a motorcycle. Her family of choice: a group of Harley Davidson riders. She still graduated with a science degree, but changed gears…
Haunting, tragic and often traumatic is the artwork of Chris Mars, on display at Mesa Contemporary Arts until August 1. Mars’ work is heavily influenced by his experiences with mental illness. As a young child, he spent a lot of time visiting his older brother, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia,…
Google-image searching wangs is all in a day’s work here at the Phoenix New Times.As a follow up to our list of top T&A Throughout Art History, this equal opportunity blog has turned its attention toward the penis.Read on for an art history lesson, top ten style, on the dong.10…
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: English Garden at Hanny’s.The aptly named English Garden cocktail at Hanny’s is a fresh and sophisticated…
According to the Urban Dictionary, a Sneakerhead is 1. A person who collects limited, rare, OG, or flat out exclusive kicks. Usually the collection consists of Jordans or Dunks. 2. A person with background knowledge of certain sneakers. Jim Malloy, half of the creative duo behind Bunky Boutique, is a…
I did some stand-up comedy once, and it was excruciating. It was at the Sweets And Beats Comedy Hour; I signed up for a slot at the open mic, went up to do my thing for five minutes, and it felt like an eternity. An eternity without laughs. From that…
If you’re put off by “foreign” music (aka – where the sung language isn’t English), Etran Finatawa can probably squash your hang-ups. The Niger, West Africa-based ensemble intermingles all sorts of styles that shouldn’t be all weird to the American ear: Traditional African rhythms and percussion; expanded sections of hi-fi…
There’s a big white pyramid in the heart of Papago Park. The shiny white tile structure is as flashy a standout as the man buried within it. This is the tomb of George W.P. Hunt, Arizona’s first governor, who served seven terms between February, 1912 and January, 1933. Hunt stood…
63: Kevin Vaughan-Brubaker Kevin Vaughan-Brubaker’s part of the rare breed who grew up in downtown Phoenix, mostly in a little strip of neighborhood between Encanto Park and Phoenix College. And we’re thankful he’s stayed. He’s worked for Southwest Human Development, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and is currently a…
Now that everything from televisions to the final two Harry Potter flicks are in 3-D, it’s no surprise that artists working in traditional flat media are rising to meet the demands of modern audiences. Local artist Nathan Feller turned printmaking into a three-dimensional art for his solo exhibit “Misc. &…
Hidden amongst the dozens of rock, punk, and hardcore bands that Johnny Volume cites on his MySpace page as musical influences are many of country music’s greatest rebels. There’s David Allan Coe (of course), not to mention Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and all three generations of Hank Williams’…
Ex-WWE superstar Sean Morley (aka Val Venis) wrassles his hinny off at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. Tue., July 20, 8 p.m., 2010…
