To the joy of anyone with a Tumblr account or a cat thing, the internet-famed Grumpy Cat (real name: Tardar Sauce) is making a public appearance in Gilbert this weekend. See also: – Our Nine Favorite Faces of Tardar Sauce, The Grumpy Cat from Arizona – Moderncat, Q&A with Kate…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Frank Gonzales was born…
This week, we tracked down a few professionals to guide us through some traditional Native accessories, clothing and jewelry. And now it’s time to look at great Native-made items that easily work into anyone’s wardrobe free from cultural appropriation. These items will be right at home in your closet or…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Mary Stephens is the…
No really, we’re happy you’re here. We’re actually eating turkey, tofurkey, or whatever the hell they’re calling it … and we’re using a ton of the Thanksgiving tips our foodie sister blog, Chow Bella’s been dishing out for the past week. We thought we’d dish out a surprise of our…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Jordon Roberts says he…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Equal parts thrift-obsessed art student and Dorothy Jane Torkelson, we’re not entirely sure how this floral corduroy blazer exceeds the sum of its description. All we know is…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Becky Nahom uses her…
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday: It’s non-secular, easy to embrace, and often includes a good dose of shopping — but Thanksgiving this year seems to have brought an “open season” on depictions and appropriations of Native American culture. Instead of concentrating on the mis-guided outfits like Karlie Kloss in…
Once a year, the act of camping outside Best Buys and Targets is as American as apple pie — and gorging yourself on apple pie to the point of abdominal pain. Now, we love shopping. Really, we do. (See evidence in our weekly column Gem.) However, no matter how sweet…
Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
While we cannot claim to be one with the cult of Oprah, that sure didn’t stop us from looking through every single item on her list of Favorite Things for this year — all of the 50-plus odds, ends, and assorted thingies she honors with her endohhhhrsement. Every holiday season…
Tomas Stanton is a poet, writer, teaching artist, and community activist. He says he’s a self-taught artist dedicated to advancing the art of spoken word through fusion with theatre and dance. Stanton is co-founder of Phoenix’s premiere youth spoken word ensemble, Phonetic Spit. He uses hip-hop pedagogy to inspire youth…
If your backyard or car was dirtied by any of those pesky haboobs that swept across the Metro Phoenix landscape the past few summers, feel free to blame local evildoer Doctor Anubis. Never heard of him? We hadn’t either, until we encountered the heretofore unknown Valley villain at the Epic…
New to yoga? Heading for a class reunion and doing some yoga to tone up? Looking for an escape from the computer screen? Yoga in wonderful but can be intimidating. Never heard of Lululemon or Spiritual Gangster? No worries…What Not to Wear to Yoga is advice to help you enter…
Forget the candy necklaces, glowsticks, and happy face pills — this rave is all about the crafts. Join hundreds of local creative-types on Saturday November 17 at Scottsdale Studios for the annual PHX Craft Rave — 10 hours of make-and-take madness. The event, hosted by Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. See Also: -…
Grab a blanket, but forget the telescope — without a lens you should be able to see the Leonids meteor shower when it peaks several house before dawn on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18. The meteors are named for the Leo constellation. Leonid showers are caused when Earth…
There’s nothing that’ll break the ice at your holiday quite like explaining how the art piece over the couch was made. What LOVE IS ART founder Jeremy Brown calls “abstract expressionism” is your chance to get it on all over a canvas in a variety of colors, patterns, and positions,…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Every guy (and gal, too) needs a sturdy, stylish backpack, the ultimate in utilitarian fashion. This leather and canvas carryall from Will works as a city sack for…
Deconstructionist and avant-garde — those descriptors follow label Maison Martin Margiela (founded by famously inconspicuous Belgian designer Martin Margiela, who’s often named alongside the Antwerp Six) from its Japanese-influenced couture creations all the way to its capsule collection for retailer-to-the-masses H&M. With more than 100 pieces, plenty of trompe l’oeil…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
