If the Xbox 360’s Kinect peripheral is the first step towards holodecks, Curtis Smith’s NBA Baller Beats is its first spectator sport. We all have a soft spot in our hearts for Guitar Hero and ironically 100 percenting Freebird, but it’s rare that a rhythm game teaches players a real…
I’ve about had enough of those two stinkin’ Samsung Galaxy ads with the goofs in line to buy their iPhones. I’m going to assume you’ve seen these things. The target market seems to be everyone. If it isn’t everyone, then whatever it is, I’m a big part of it, because…
Big Brain and Best of Phoenix award winner Ashley Eaton has had a busy summer. Instead of toting around town her 1961 Shasta Airflyte trailer that’s full of girly vintage finds, she’s been busy indoors creating an online home for Merry May Shoppe. The online version of the mobile boutique…
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: This a-line caftan-style dress taps into fall’s baroque trend with an Asian twist through its golden embroidery at the neckline and hems. Where: Bertie’s Vintage Cost: $22 See…
Star Wars fans around the world probably felt a major tremor in the Force on Tuesday as news broke across the universe that the Walt Disney Company is buying Lucasfilm from its founder George Lucas. And here’s the kicker: The company is gonna start making Star Wars films almost immediately,…
Halloween parties rocked bars and clubs across Phoenix last weekend, and because the official day lands smack in the middle of the week, we’re planning on seeing more costumed party-goers out and about tomorrow night through this weekend. This year’s popular costumes have been all over the pop culture map…
Nothing really compares to the time spent in an art studio working with physical art supplies, but realistically there isn’t always an array of materials (or even a pencil and paper) at hand when inspiration strikes away out in the world. Luckily there are some apps out there for creating…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Ashley Macias is a…
Hurricane Sandy, which hit the East Coast earlier today has been classified a “superstorm” by meteorologists (a technicality, not because it’s less severe). Weather is severe across the coastline, where flooding is widespread across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — and it’s come with an additional flooding of photoshopped…
As one of the ritziest cities in the Valley, Scottsdale has more than its fair share of glitz and glamour. And depending on who you talk to, it also has a little bit of tastelessness. This was most certainly the case this past weekend when a few people celebrating the…
Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
To the surprise of no one with a Tumblr account or more than 500 friends on Facebook, Tardar Sauce the cat is making some serious rounds on the meme-infested internet. And to the relief of anyone with a desk job or a cat thing, her Arizona-based owners have launched a…
What: This metallic bronze bolero from Monique Martinez-Sandoval’s label Ouma is one of our favorite things we spotted (among many other desirable finds) at Martinez-Sandoval’s indie bridal boutique Cleo & Clementine, which she operates with Mignonne Handmade designer Jennifer Wood. Where: Cleo & Clementine Cost: $68 See also: – Gilbert…
Christoph Malin has a thing for old movies and space. The Austrian photographer/videographer released his latest project this week, which blends his passions with footage from the International Space Station. “Do you remember 1982’s “TRON” movie?” writes Malin in the video’s intro. “The plot: A computer programmer (epic: Jeff Bridges)…
Local photographer and app developer Tyson Crosbie recently teamed up with Curtis Miller of Flatterline to create an app that would take the hassle out of saving. According to the website, Control is “the simplest budgeting tool since cash.” The claim isn’t very far off. The app allows you to…
Tim Rodgers understands that a home like his isn’t for everyone. After seeing (and lusting after) the compelling architectural forms of his current residence two and a half years ago, the director of SMoCA knew it would be just the right house for him and his partner Jeff Halakal. Since…
Although she made it into the final six contestants, Gilbert-based fashion model Brittany Brown didn’t make the cut to be America’s Next Top Model in Cycle 19 of the reality competition. Tyra and company gave Brown the boot in the episode “The Girl Who Came Back,” which first aired on…
Trejsi Mulac comes from a long line of entrepreneurs, including her grandmother, Roberta “Bertie” Ballinger. Bertie ran a gas station and convenience mart that sold penny candy (when it was penny candy) and sweets with such enthusiasm that it inspired her granddaughter to open a shop of her own. Mulac…
You can thank blogger and marijuana fan Master Bong for making this holiday season’s high a little more festive. The self-proclaimed “McGyver of Pot” has a website and Youtube channel where he posts hundreds of videos full of pot puns and instructional(ish) videos. His goal: To “empower millions with the…
Locally-based Internet shops upgrading to brick-and-mortar digs just might be the next big fashion trend. Last year we saw e-Bay favorite Meat Market Vintage open shop on Mill Avenue. Now, Etsy stores Ouma and Mignonne Handmade have opened Cleo & Clementine in the space next to Melrose Pharmacy that was…
Whether you’re battling a case of the Wednesdays or want to punch someone after watching last night’s presidential debate, there’s a web address that will clear your mind for two to ten minutes at a time. Calm.com is described simply as a “place to relax.” Visitors can choose from a…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Rachel Bowditch is a…
