Photo by Claire LawtonBen Bethel (right) with John Werkema (center) and Daniel Bryant (left) on the wrap-around patio of their penthouse. See more shots in our slideshow.After Ben Bethel graduated from University of Arizona in computer programming, he headed north and sold his computer to pay the deposit on a…
Illustration by Don KennWe don’t often break the local rule, but Don Kenn (a television writer and director who lives in Denmark) is pretty exceptional. To start, he doodles on Post-It notes in his spare time, which he then scans and posts on his blog. His work — often grouped…
It seems like everybody’s a wannabe zombie these days. In the past two months, we’ve seen the faux undead at various events all over the Valley, and this Friday, they’ll be invading Heritage Square for the annual Phoenix Zombie Walk.If you want to join the flesh-eating fray, you’ll need to…
Unlike art walks, the State Fair is all about people watching and shenanigans. So grab a camera and a bottle of TUMS — here’s a peek at our Field Guide to the Arizona State Fair: … Illustration by Claire LawtonClick on the image (or right here) for a full-sized, printable…
My prey was in sight as I skulked through a dark cavern holding two sawed-off shot guns. Obtaining my kill score was getting closer with each step … until my opponent turned and riddled my body with virtual bullets before I could get a shot off. Naturally, I reacted as…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
Three (ok FOUR) signs of a good scenester bowling party: flannel, cleavage, tweeting, and an assortment of Pabst Blue Ribbon accessoriesPhoto by Maria VassettFor its annual Independents Bowl, Local First Arizona invited a motley crew of friends to hit the lanes over the weekend, and like any good charity event…
The Bee’s Knees is less than a month old, but it’s already beginning to bloom. The shop’s owned and operated by Julia and Steven Helffrich, and includes handpicked clothing, shoes, accessories, house wares and artwork. The building, on 16th and Cypress streets in Phoenix, hosts several small rooms that are…
Usually, humping things is the domain of dogs and the drunkest person at the party, but it’s the recipe for glory at the Air Sex World Championships, which makes a stop at Madcap Theaters in Tempe this Saturday.Much like air guitar, where people pretend to play a six-string to music,…
‘Tis the season for fashion shows — sandwiched between Phoenix Fashion Week and the upcoming Scottsdale Fashion Week, the Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with music, drinks, and a wide-ranging display of established and emerging designers. Proceeds from “Celebrating 25 years of Education, Tradition, Elegance &…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
“If you don’t have lye, you don’t have soap.” This is the soap gospel according to Kari Bower, creator of Emelmahae Soap Company, who makes all-natural, eco-friendly body products including soaps and lip balms.Bower says unlike many “detergents” and “beauty bars” on the market, hers is real, safe soap that…
It’s not every day that you stumble upon a $2 million car parked on the street of a central Phoenix neighborhood. But this past weekend, we spotted a sweet Bugatti, right across the street from our house in the Garfield District.This beautiful, two-seat car belongs to our neighbor, an artist…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
What do you get when you pack the Marquee full of ravers dressed in white, get the DJs spinning, and dump a few hundred gallons of neon paint on the crowd? We’ll give you a hint: A ton of techno-loving hipsters chucking paint at each other in questionable attire. Over…
frances.com Put those felt swatches, glitter appliques and knitting needles to good use — Frances’ Crafeteria is just around the corner. This year’s crafty get-together is on December 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., and if it’s anything like last year’s, you can expect a healthy dose of handmade goodness…
Welcome to a time before drunken hipsters, resident cats, ghosts upstairs and kickass fried zucchinis — this is a picture of what’s now known as Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe. We’re told it the picture was taken when the house was owned by W.A. Moeur, circa 1910. Thanks to…
Photo by Anthony Lowy, courtesy of Sam LowySam Lowy wears many hats — one for improv comedy, one for sketch comedy and one for stand up comedy. Lowy, an English Literature major at Arizona State University, has been sharpening his comedic skills since he started college three years ago. As…
Remember back in the ’90s, when having a .gif on your Web page showed your mastery of the Internet?Designer Aaron Meyers is bringing the .gifs, or animated image files, back in style by applying an animated .gif of video games and animated characters (shown at right) to one of NASA’s…
When you hear Cheap Thrills, you may think of the local dance party or the Frank Zappa album, but what about a vintage store in Phoenix? Cheap Thrills, located near 25th street and Indian School road, is filled with antique clothing and shoes (for ladies and gents), furniture, kitchenware, artwork…
http://wearthebear.com/ The artists behind Bear Annihilator, a local apparel brand, say they’re dedicated to producing the “highest quality mutant, robotic, over-sized and irate-bear related clothing in the world.” We’re just happy they blog about it, too. The Bear Annihilator brand was born in 2008. Its designs are a blend of…
Courtesy of Modern ManorTime to break out the suits and pearls: Modern Manor (home of mid-century and modern decor in Phoenix’s Melrose District) is hosting a Mad Men party. You’re invited — provided you have an appetite for vintage. Modern Manor promises cocktails, appetizers, photo booths and prizes, in addition…
