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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Lauren Lee…
According to the Facebook page for Lawn Gnome Book’s “Bill Murray Crashpad” party, more than 200 people are planning on attending the nutty affair in honor of the Hollywood star on Wednesday night. And Bill Murray’s agent will reportedly be one of those in attendance. Or at least that’s the…
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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. John Randall…
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The unflashy vibrancy and careful interior detailing of Carrie Marill’s studio on Third and Garfield streets matches her calm and thoughtful demeanor. With an overflowing bookshelf, a gold mine of paints, and an underused kitchen (there’s a reason there’s a paper cutter on the stove she explains), Marill’s productive workspace…
Unless you live under a rock — a huge, crushing, sexless rock — you’ve probably read ad nauseam about Fifty Shades of Grey. You know you want to read it. It’s human nature. And you’re probably destined to give into to the mix of sex, peer pressure, and voyeuristic curiosity…
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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Victor Vasquez…
We stopped by Grupo Axé Capoeira Arizona in Tempe to learn some basic moves in the Brazilian martial art. Learn how to (or at least get a visual) be a capoeirista!
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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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Ten years…
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Nothing says “Summer American Pastime” (for those who live in a desert) like series of cool lanes, a couple of beers, and a shiny bowling ball. Get past your fears of sharing foot diseases through decade-old rented shoes and your urges to use hand sanitizer after every attempt to knock…
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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives See also:…
By day, Suzy Homewrecker is the supervisor of a local laboratory that studies pathology and immunohistochemistry. At night or on the weekends, however, the 30-year-old crimson-haired vixen becomes a tough-as-nails roller derby queen, a tattooed punk princess, an industrial music DJ, or a gothy go-go dancer. It all depends on…
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. To…
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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Charles Anthony…
You can thank the sparky brain of 23-year-old Seth Froom for a new chapter in the Darwin Awards — he’s currently raising cash to develop an iPhone case with a 650k volt taser. According to his campaign page Indie Go Go, the on the online crowdfunding piggy bank for all…
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For longtime fans of the aging reality competition show Project Runway, Tim Gunn merits worship and “make it work” is a life mantra. But on its decennial, the show has plenty to consider in the way of a makeover. From its inception at Bravo and jump to Lifetime (we’re still…
Hatuma Sissoko shows us the African antiques for sale in her gallery.
Most Phoenicians face a frustrating commute to and from work, but artist Lee Davis accesses his workplace with a shuffle from his bedroom to the kitchen (can’t bypass the coffee) and a couple paces to the front entrance room of his home. The cookie-cutter orderliness of his neighborhood makes for…
