Changing Hands Bookstore has seen a lot in its 40 years: celebrity book signings, literary talks, film screenings, the development of a second location in Central Phoenix, and of course, Grumpy Cat. To celebrate the good times had and the good times ahead, the independent retailer has announced it’s throwing…
Phoenix Fashion Week paired four local shops and one label with five stylists for its Spring Into Fashion showcase. The Arizona Center courtyard was full of fashionistas eager to catch a glimpse at some of the new spring looks provided by Clothes Minded, Allie Ollie, Fresh Start, 7 Diamonds, and…
It’s gonna be big. Artopia, we mean. It’s New Times annual arty bash where winners of the Big Brain Awards are announced. And tickets to this year’s party are on sale now…
Quick PHX, our annual pocket guide to art, shopping, and partying in Phoenix, is on stands now. Illustrated by Sarah Hurwitz, the hand-held guide will keep you busy this weekend and beyond. Here are our 17 favorite shopping spots in Phoenix…
Phoenix may not be oldest city in this state but it’s not without its history. Sadly, that history is often torn down to make way for cookie cutter housing developments and stucco strip malls. That’s why Preserve Phoenix, a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that advocates for the preservation of historic buildings…
Look, we’ve all thought about it, whether we were stoned, sober, or binge-watching The Walking Dead on Netflix. “How would I fare in a zombie apocalypse?” Well, real estate blog Estately crunched the numbers, and it looks like Arizona may just have what it takes to keep itself afloat come…
Branded, a new shop in Tempe, offers its space up to Arizona businesses looking to sell fashion and art items, like clothes, jewelry, accessories, photography, and other artworks. We chatted with store owner Drew Reyner about where the idea to start such a business came from and how he wants…
Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch’s weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. My editor recently forwarded me a press release titled “The Rise of the Beard Transplant: And…
Glendale is gearing up for some serious street art — make that sidewalk art. The Vestar Chalk Art Festival presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance will make its debut at three Valley locations next month — and we’ve got all the details to help you get down…
The Big Brains are coming. We’ll profile the 15 finalists and their creative endeavors on Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella in the next few weeks. From that group of up-and-comers, five winners will be announced (and awarded with $500) at Bentley Projects on Friday, April 25, during New Times’ Artopia,…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Thomas Greyeyes. Thomas Greyeyes won a Big Brain Award in 2012 for his art, which explores his Native American identity and how it collides with life in Phoenix. Since winning, he’s continued pulling his…
Imagine Darth Vader without his gleaming black helmet and dark robes. The effect would be considerably less intimidating and fearsome. And what would Dorothy be without her ruby red slippers? Definitely not as dazzling. Though audiences may not always realize it, costumes play an integral role in the success of…
Looking for a little vacation from big-city living? If so, it might be worth checking out Smithsonian Magazine’s recently released list of “The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014,” which features our very own Sedona, Arizona, alongside nationwide notables like Chautauqua, New York, and Williamsburg, Virginia…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Kim Porter. Kim Porter wants to do something new this year. The playwright is planning to push her story about strangers trying to not fall for each other, The Condom, to the max. Maybe…
A picture is worth a thousand words. Or, in this case, $504 million. At least, that’s what it cost to build the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), NASA’s robotic spacecraft that is currently orbiting the moon and carrying with it one of the most innovative pieces of photography equipment yet, ASU’s…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Joseph “Sentrock” Perez. Joseph “Sentrock” Perez may have moved to Chicago since winning a Big Brain Award in 2011, but the artist’s presence in Phoenix hasn’t waned. He returned to town for “Generations: Inspiration…
If you’ve driven through Old Town Scottsdale recently, you may have noticed some new changes on the horizon, starting with Sip Coffee & Brew House at the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Osborn roads. The new eatery is just a first taste of The Creative Center of Scottsdale, a community…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Safwat Saleem. For Safwat Saleem, sleep is overrated. The artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker just-plain doesn’t have time for eight hours a night. That’s because the 2011 Big Brain Award winner has been hard…
Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch’s weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. They say there’s someone for everyone. Not true. Some people are dicks. And, as someone who’s…
If you happen to be a diehard Marvel fanatic or totally grok Captain Malcom, Richard Castle, or Captain Hammer, get ready to squee. Comic book legend Stan Lee and Nathan Fillion, the actor behind the aforementioned roles, will be attending this year’s Phoenix Comicon in early June. Better dust off…
Big changes are happening for the north Phoenix resaler, Pearly Mae’s. In addition to the spring launch of its own repurposed menswear fashion line, Dad’s Rags, the vintage boutique is packing its bags and moving to a new location…
Azain Brito used to be a very patterned man. “My motivation,” he says, “was to be as loud as possible. I would wear patterned pants with a patterned button-up and throw a patterned bow-tie on top. It was very Marc Jacobs three years ago.”…
