The employees of Mesa’s Gotham City Comics and Coffee have welcomed all sorts of colorful and costumed characters into their midst since opening earlier this year, including steampunks, zombies, and anime cosplayers. After this weekend, however, you can add muck-covered buxom buccaneers and roller girls to this list, as will…
Amir Saebi might be one of the best dressed men in Phoenix. As the operational manager for green structural engineering company, Strata International Group, Saebi and his bow-ties stand out in a crowd of flip-flop wearing Phoenicians.While his Iranian and Swiss upbringing may have something to do with this, he…
Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we teamed up with New Times photographer Jamie Peachey to document exactly how long it takes some common household objects take to liquify when exposed to blazing solar rays. Crayons are the gnarliest writing utensils ever; They smell awesome,…
Andrew Atwood is a hardcore Trekkie and isn’t embarrassed to show it. The 44-year-old auto shop owner has a few Star Trek tattoos, an extensive collection of memorabilia in his Cave Creek home, and even photos of himself wearing USS Enterprise pajamas as a kid. He also has a huge logo…
Finally, a solution for the the inevitable moment around 2:45 p.m. when your eyes glaze over and the computer screen gets a little bit blurry. You convince yourself no one will notice, and no one will — especially if you’re wearing a huge-ass pillow on your head. The ostrich –…
Jacki Orr loves her grandmother. More specifically, the comedienne and artist particularly loves the hand-me-down clothing that her 80-something grandma gives her on a regular basis. Orr says she enjoys wearing pantsuits, cuddly knit sweaters, and other garish garments favored by the Sun City set because the clothing is comfortable. “I like a…
So one thing is definitely good: Adult Swim is back, er, was back. The hippest of weekly hipster pool parties from the past few summers returned for a one-day bash at the Millennium Resort on Sunday. Promoters Jared Alan and Jen Deveroux chose Scottsdale instead of the downtown Phoenix pools of…
Consignment/resale boutique Darling Jen opened three weeks ago, and the stylish new store in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood has already become a local hotspot for classy fashion and unique collectibles, with excellent cause. It’s clear that owner Jennifer Hernandez, who operated a jewelry business with her husband for 8 years, knows…
Alejandra Vidal of Imaginale Design is a big believer in making style mistakes. “Give yourself permission to make them,” the chic, bubbly writer behind the blog Imaginale says, “because they help you get closer to defining your own personal style.” Vidal calls her style “feminine and accessible,” and she has…
Literary geeks and fantasy fans across the nation are lining up to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, which opens in theaters at midnight tonight. Anyone who’s read J.K. Rowling’s book series already knows how the final battle pans out, but there are some locals who might…
Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we teamed up with New Times photographer Jamie Peachey to document exactly how long it takes some common household objects take to dissolve when exposed to blazing solar rays. Butter is no match for either a hot skillet or…
“Sauna printing” is how Claire Warden jokingly describes her process of platinum print making.Warden says the process is easier to do in her own own makeshift darkroom than having to sneak into one around town — and definitely cheaper than building a professional-grade one from scratch. The space in her Phoenix home isn’t particularly dark. An…
Kate Benjamin is the proud owner of a new (and another) cattoo, er, tattoo inspired by her favorite animal — the cat. Benjamin’s a huge local supporter of the fur balls — she owns Moderncat Studio in Phoenix and collaborated with local creative Heidi Abrahamson on cat hair jewelry in May. This summer, she’s…
When Sahar Mitchell steps on stage to perform as one-half of local daredevil sideshow act The Strange Family Circus, audience members probably aren’t focusing on her ensemble. That’s only because their attention is probably focused on the string of razor blades being pulled out of her mouth or the straightjacket she’s…
Creating art with fellow Phoenicians under the beauty of an air conditioning system is a summer day activity we’ll fully support.We’ve scoured local museums and studios to bring you a variety of sessions to either brush up before the school year kicks in, stay creative inside until it starts to…
When the W Scottsdale and Maxim get together to throw a pool party for MLB All-Star Weekend, there’s bound to be fashionable people, fancy drinks and plenty of festivities. The hotel’s WET deck was full of baseball memorabilia, fans, and players, so we thought we’d stop by to take a…
The creative and fashionable minds behind Roka Boutique want to be your friends — and not just on Facebook. Unlike many similar designer shops, the small boutique, packed with fashionable brands like Juicy Couture and True Religion, is modern and chic, but not snooty. On any given afternoon, owner Bridgette…
Downtown Phoenix is rattling with excitement; Major League Baseball’s biggest names are in town for the 2011 All-Star game, and there’s a giant rattle snake chasing folks ’round the city.Don’t freak out, it’s not the venomous kind responsible for more deaths each year in the United States and Mexico than…
Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we teamed up with New Times photographer Jamie Peachey to document exactly how long it takes some common household objects take to liquify when exposed to blazing solar rays. The result: A summertime series called Melt With You. Cue…
Taz Loomans is an architect and a woman who practices what she preaches — a community-oriented, sustainable lifestyle. Before you roll your eyes at the buzz words, consider Taz’s home (called Three Palms) and compare it to the mission statement of her business, Blooming Rock Development. Taz and her husband…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town.From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out some…
The folks behind Perihelion Arts gallery in downtown Phoenix are on summer vacation, but their doors will open tonight for a pop-up art exhibition featuring the latest work from The Rise Project, a Downtown community arts and music youth program.Joseph “Sentrock” Perez curated the Project’s first art show last month as part…
