In the spirit of love and loss, we bring you the Chromodoris reticulata. After studying the small slug that lives in warms waters in Southeast Asia, Japanese biologists recently concluded that the red and white animal loves with great force — and then loses its penis before growing a new…
If you’ve been putting off buying mushy gifts and forgot to make a reservation for a romantic restaurant date tomorrow night, don’t fret, there’s plenty you can plan (even from work!) for Valentine’s Day. 5. Grab a Last-Minute Card @ MADE, Bunky, or Frances Forget Walgreens — these three local…
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: We’re never quite ready for summer to hit, but this floral romper will help us ease fashionably into another hot one — and embrace our inner Jessa Johansson…
When artists Denise Yaghmourian and Jeff Bertoncino found an upholstery warehouse on Seventh and Camelback streets in Phoenix that was up for sale, they saw its potential as an artistic haven for the whole family. Yaghmourian describes the studio as her favorite place to be. The frame of the space…
Businessman by day and Old Town socialite at night, Scottsdale’s Jaime Meraz demonstrates his professional and domestic twist on style. The 26 year-old real estate agent maintains his lean physique by consistently staying active. Whether it be his polished, career ensemble (sports jackets and blazers) or his weekend warrior gear…
The “greatest party since Camelot” is set to kick off this weekend at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. However, spending just a day or two in medieval culture is never enough. For those feeling feudal, we’ve compiled a list of the best medieval video games of all time. Whether they involve…
For those who’d rather no sense of escape (or hygiene) in the bathroom, CTA Digital has great news. Sure, we know you already text your BFF and call your mom while you’re taking a leak (she’s on mute, anyway), but with the iPad Pedestal Stand, there’s no need to be…
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: It’s hard to explain our unique brand of all-out affection for ex-Suns star Charles “The Round Mound of Rebound” Barkley, but, boy, did our eyes light up upon…
Geek-minded artists of Arizona, better grab your pencils and pens and get busy working on those killer sketches of Ironman, Doctor Who, or other such icons of sci-fi, comic books, and pop culture. The folks behind Phoenix Comicon are currently seeking submissions for their annual badge art contest, and -…
For the last two years, Texas native Melody Michelle has made it her mission to dedicate herself to the Arizona music scene. Since April of last year, Melody has held the title of lead singer and lyricist for Tempe’s local band, PALMS. Behind her three male band mates, this surf-rock…
Aspiring artists and creative shoppers have a new reason to troll around Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. Elephant’s Trunk just opened with a promise to add a new twist to the neighborhood with their style of business. Elephant’s Trunk opened its Downtown doors at 902 N. 5th St. in early…
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…
In today’s world, football season never really ends. Sure, the San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens Sunday in Super Bowl XLVII, which marks the end of the official NFL season. But football video games allow fans to relive the big plays of the 2012 season and even make…
Local gaming fiends are going to have plenty of reasons to head to downtown Phoenix over the next few months. Not only is the much-anticipated Artcade Show taking place tomorrow at Parazol Studios (stay tuned for a sneak peek), its organizers are also aiming to open a hybrid old school…
My, that was fast. Already filling Nostra Style House’s former bungalow space on Sixth Street is Cellar Door Vintage, run by husband and wife Jake and Eyndia Ooley. Mostly punky menswear, vintage rocker T-shirts, accessories, and assorted oddities, records, and bric-a-brac fill the new shop. Recently relocated from Brazil, Indiana,…
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: There’s plenty of desirable loot packed into the Hard Goods retail space. One of our favorite finds is the selection of Oregon-made Shwood sunglasses, in particular the Canby…
If you’re a prepper coasting through Georgia and have $3,000 to spare in the next week or so, give Killa Kadoogen a call. The 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer is outfitted with a custom paint job, a few mini shovels, wooden bed racks, and was made, the owner says, for “Walking…
We’ve only just said goodbye to 2012 and all the great games that came with it. The new year has only just begun, and there’s an impressive array of game releases on the horizon. They stretch across genres and platforms, from interactive story games to fast-paced shooters. Here you’ll find…
Since January of last year, ASU senior Courtney Larsen has contributed her eclectic taste for design and art to the eco-fashion friendly accessory company, Hearts.com. Graduating with concurrent degrees in business marketing and fine art drawing, this Phoenix native intertwines her artistic skills and design motives to serve as both…
If beauty’s only skin deep, then being a model can’t be all the globe-trotting, Tyra Banks-funded fun it’s cracked up to be. We’d imagine it’s quite the opposite: a world of disposable people who have their picture taken, walk some runways, look good for a few years and, once they…
Once a year, Scottsdale’s finest convene with bonafide golf lovers and your average collegiate boozers for a day of drinking, partying, and, oh yeah, golf. For years the Waste(d) Management Phoenix Open has given Valley boozers a great reason to get outside and pretend to like golf — for a…
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: Supremely wearable (and gift-worthy) is this statement necklace with hefty green onyx stones from jeweler Kendra Scott, who recently opened a boutique in the Valley. Where: Kendra Scott…
