Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Kofi O. Okyere

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Chadwick Uptain

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Francis Lazaro

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

Roll a Joint

With medical marijuana just around the corner, many Arizonans will be able to legally possess and use weed (if they obtain registered patient or caregiver cards). No doubt some of the new patients will be old fans of the herb, but there may be other medical marijuana patients who are new…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Ruth Carter

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Lee Storey

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Chris Rupp

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. We announced the winners of the 2011 Big Brain Awards on Sunday, but we’ll continue to give you a sneak peek at some at the finalists’ creative spaces for the next few days.Up today:…

2011 Big Brain Awards Winners Announced

The results are in, and we’re proud to present the recipients of Phoenix New Times’ 2011 Big Brain Awards. The winners in six categories were announced Saturday, April 10, at New Times’  Big Brain reception, and each received $1000 (per category). We profiled the finalists last week and will continue…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: antigirl

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2011 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement (on April 9), Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists along with a sneak peek at their…

Carolina Bee’s Funky Fashion

Carolina ‘Bee’ Berumen was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, but she’s spent most of her life in central Phoenix dominating the streets with her funky-fresh fashion. At 26 years old, Miss Bee says she’s on a mission to take the flash of the 80s and the glamor of the 40s and…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Kim Porter

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2011 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement (on April 9), Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists along with a sneak peek at their…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Tom Leveen

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2011 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement (on April 9), Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists along with a sneak peek at their…

Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Sarah Hurwitz

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2011 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement (on April 9), Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists along with a sneak peek at their…

Himalayas Salt Lamps & More in Mesa

At the Himalayas Salt Lamps & More store on Main Street in Mesa, the cliché phrase “worth its weight in salt” has a literal meaning.Himalayas proprietor Lily Neff, like many other people, believes that salt crystal rocks have healing properties, and if you have a Himalayan salt lamp in your…

Recycled Sex Toy Hoodies

Great news for all those looking to be mistaken for a blow-up sex doll from the back (or front), recycled sex toy hoodies are here. The plastic jackets that beg for some sort of sexual harassment are the creation of Dutch artist Sander Reijgers, and may be the only item…

Last Night’s Outfit

Local designer Tiffe Fermaint is typically behind a sewing machine during the day, but at night she’s behind her own camera lens documenting the best dressed night owls in Phoenix. Her blog, Last Night’s Outfit, is where she catalogs the latest men’s and women’s trends, including giant hair, insect-inspired jewelry,…

Cowtown Skateboards’ PHX AM: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Cowtown Skateboards hosted its annual skateboard jam over the weekend and invited local boarders and fans to watch the pros (and each other) pull a few tricks and compete for prizes. The event, held at Desert West Skateboard Plaza, was full of expected and unexpected fashion statements from boarders and…

Downtown’s First Friday (April 1)

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…

Fashion Rocks the Musical Instrument Museum Tonight

The Phoenix Fashion Week and Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) are pairing up tonight to showcase the designs of four international designers and Phoenix stylists Brian Swan, Jill Laine, Shannon Campbell, and Jai Anderson. The event will feature trendy and classic runway looks inspired by each of the designer’s home country as well…