Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: It’s your last month to check out nosecones…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: The Torch Theatre Sitting in a meeting of the board members of…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Jon Ashcroft Long before Jon Ashcroft moved to Phoenix, landed…
Introducing the Garuda, a wasp found in the Mekongga Mountains in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wasps are common in the area, but the Garuda proved to be a bit extraordinary — at 2.5 inches long … with jaws that are longer than its legs. The bug was discovered by Lynn Kimsey, professor of…
Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Andrew Hadle Andrew Hadle’s studio hasn’t been this clean in…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Greg Kerr When…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Lindz Lew As…
Don’t let Tyson Powless’ clothing label UN3EK SY5TEM intimidate you. First, that seeming jumble of characters is pronounced “unique system.” Second, Powless’ penchant for hip-hop and punk-influenced street style melded with Native American imagery and culture is more wearable than you might imagine. And it’s a helluva lot more legit…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives, and the results are in. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Up today: Cyphers Years before Danny “Scooby” Morales…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: The Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA’s Perpetual…
From my post behind the bar at Shady’s, I see quite a few things. Many of the drink-related things I see become posts on my weekly Chow Bella column “Last Call.” But a good bar is about more than just drinks, and that’s why I’m here on Jackalope Ranch this…
Each week 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: Monique Sandoval’s line Ouma specializes in whimsy, airy womenswear. After spotting and loving the formal dress she designed for Project Ethos at The Mint, it’s no…
Load up on the onions and garlic — the AIRE mask is on its way. Brazil-based inventor Joco Paulo Lammoglia writes that the mask contains tiny wind turbines and the energy created is transferred through a cable to your electronic device while sleeping, reading, even jogging. That is, if you…
Ah, pool parties are back. Block 1949 was crawling with ASU students over Spring Break who wanted a chance to cool down and kick off the season in style. We, of course, were armed and ready with a camera and some style tips. Check out the Good above, the Bad…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: You might recognize the watercolored grid above…
Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends…
Introducing Closet Tours, an occasional look inside the wardrobes of Phoenix’s most fashionable — hooks, hangers, and all. Effortlessly unique. Romantic with boyish twists. That’s how Bunky Boutique owner Rachel Malloy describes her personal style. Casual comfort combines with asymmetrical lines, cowl necks, and soft, flowing shapes to make a…
Now, we’re not big believers in signs and superstition, but the abundance of bizarre in our own town (of course) and nationwide had us wondering… What’s up with iPad apps for cats? Huff-able caffeine? The Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts allegedly defacing another artist’s work during…
Ball, meet chain. A patent filed by cell phone company Nokia will soon enable your mobile device to send magnetic waves that would be received and felt through a “perceivable impulse” on the surface of your skin — all with the help of a handy tattoo…
As Spring Training continues throughout the Valley and kicks off the regular season, there are plenty of kickass line-ups — all up for the lookin’.In celebration, we’ve created our own fantasy team of players we wouldn’t mind seeing around town and on the field. We sifted through stats, filtered through…
Without further ado, we’re announcing the finalists for the 2012 Big Brain Awards. The award was created to recognize emerging local creatives, and for the past few weeks we’ve been narrowing the long list of submissions to 15 finalists in five categories. On April 7, from 7 to 11 p.m.,…
