Attention all inventors, creators, Frankenstein makers, and mad scientists, a new event is coming to the East Valley to celebrate those who don’t just think out west, they think outside the box. In light of the DIY “maker” movement happening across the United States, the first-ever Southwest Maker Fest will…
When it comes to exploring Phoenix’s rich cultural history, we’ll admit that we’re visual learners. Which is why we’ve found yet another reason to attend the 26th Annual Art Detour’s Art D’Core Gala on Saturday, March 1. The creative kickoff party will be hosted by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Downtown…
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. Love means never having to say, “Holy shit, you’re weird.” But secretly thinking it. There comes…
Bigger is just-plain better — when it comes to creative ideas, that is. That’s why every year since 2010 we’ve searched high and low for emerging creatives doing exceptional things in metro Phoenix. They’re on the cusp of something major, these painters, chefs, designers, dancers, innovators, and visionaries. That’s what…
They’re at it again. The Phoenix-based non-profit for startup businesses, Seed Spot, has selected its third batch of ventures to undergo its coveted four-month incubation program and, tonight, it’s introducing the chosen applicants to the rest of the Phoenix community…
Phoenix native Andrew Wesson — or as he’s known in fashion, Andrew Michael — says he didn’t come into his own style until he left the city. Now that he’s back, the 26-year-old stylist is ready to make a big impact…
I visited the new Mormon temple in Gilbert. The big, beautiful art glass windows were worth the trip. The wall-to-wall interior limestone was stunning; the crystal chandeliers were magnificent. The building’s castle-like, three-story neoclassic façade, layered with concrete and white quartz and topped by a 195-foot spire, is straight off…
In the midst of spring cleaning and home renovations, it helps to draw inspiration from something outside of a Home Depot. Fortunately, there’s the 27th Annual Coronado Home & Garden Tour plus Street Fair and Classic Car show…
You gotta have faith. Or, at least, that rings true for Phoenix Comicon 2014 organizers when it comes to this year’s guests. The annual massive nerdfest has added Eliza Dushku to its roster. Dushku played bad girl slayer Faith Lehane on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The chocolate to Buffy’s vanilla,…
It looks like this past weekend was less than stellar for Lawn Gnome Publishing. On Valentine’s Day, the store’s owner, Aaron Hopkins-Johnson, revealed some rather unfortunate news on his Facebook page: “The store was burglarized last night. Electronics, jewelry, window, the cash till and employees’ pay are gone. I feel…
Twenty-seven years ago, director Paul Verhoeven and company gave us the original Robocop, which gained cult status as an action movie with a sardonic wit and a lot of things to say about privatization, consumerism, and the human condition. Now, nearly three decades later, we have a remake directed by…
Welcome to the Phoenix Bucket List. Robrt Pela and Amy Silverman — two New Times contributors and longtime Phoenicians — have put together a list of 100 things to do in this city before you die. Each week we’re presenting another 10; in March we’ll wrap it all up in…
The Roosevelt Row Artists’ District has come a long way in its time, and it certainly shows no signs of stopping, thanks to Roosevelt Row CDC’s five- to 10-year growth and development plan, Roosevelt Row Artists’ District: Creative Placemaking in Downtown Phoenix, debuting Thursday, February 20, at The Nash…
We don’t need to remind you what today is. If you’re in a relationship, you’re probably looking forward to the plans you and your sweetheart have made. Lovely. Good for you. However, us singletons are either trying to forget this love-ridden day or desperately searching for a last-minute date. And…
It’s Valentine’s Day. So while everyone else is pulling out all the stops to get gussied up for the evening’s affairs, a historic downtown Phoenix building will be doing the same. Many locals may already be familiar with The Pressroom, a 14,000-square-foot structure built in the 1920s, formerly known as…
Bunky Boutique will host a trunk show on Saturday, February 15, featuring Pinkcheeky, an Arizona-based line of yoga shorts, headbands, boyshorts, and men’s boxer-briefs. Show-goers can expect a DJ, a photo-op with a double-decker bus, food, drinks, and, most importantly, plenty of shopping. While Bunky currently carries only select styles…
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. I’ve had few memorable Valentine’s Days in my life. Probably because, much like the winter plants…
It looks like one of the most exciting suburbs in America is about to get its very own curling rink. Since November 2013, the Coyotes Curling Club has been enlisting the help of its members and other curling enthusiasts to construct a 30,000-square-foot facility dedicated solely to the winter sport…
Every month Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, dishes crafty tips and tricks in La Vida Crafty on Jackalope Ranch. Hi, I’m Kathy, the Crafty Chica, and I sprinkle glitter for a living. Literally and metaphorically, right here out of my Phoenix home. I’m a third-generation Phoenician (love!) and am…
Good news, Mesa, and anyone looking for an East Valley alternative to Phoenix’s Melrose District: You’re getting a new addition to the downtown scene. That’s thanks to Old Brick House Vintage Market, which opens this week at 37 West Main Street. Kalli Gleave, one of the main creators of the…
Check the calendar, guys: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you’ve learned anything from past failures, then this year your dinner reservations already are made and plans are in place. Still not sure what to get her? We once knew a girl who got a life-size duct tape model of…
It’s become clear after years of painstaking research and trial-and-error gift giving that Valentine’s Day is not nearly as important to men as it is to women. Still, we’re of the belief that it should be given ample thought. After all, just because V-Day isn’t a deal-breaker for your guy,…
