Don’t be caught sleeping, or you might just miss the Dustball Rally’ers as they head through the Greater Phoenix area. The Dustball 2000 began at the terribly early hour of 4 a.m. at the starting line in El Paso, and so far the clues have lead them through Arizona to their first checkpoint. Dave Maass (who, full…
Buffing out street art by Banksy (and his worldwide crew) just got a whole lot easier. Banksy-Locations, an application designed by Banksy Simon Hassett, was made available on the Apple website today and shows users locations of Banksy pieces and even provides directions from your current location “so you can…
“If it’s not fun, it’s just not working,” says Ron Scott, the owner of Cactus RC & Hobbies, explaining the point of the remote control and slot car races that take place at his shop every weekend. This past Sunday, dozens of racing enthusiasts made their weekly voyage to his…
Local artist Michelle Ponce is all about details — especially when it comes to her wardrobe. The member Indie Arthouse in Phoenix admits that while many of her days are spent wearing a lot of black, she likes wardrobe pieces that are very rich and colorful. Her closet is full…
Dozens rose from the dead, grabbed their beach garb, and arrived at Rips Ales & Cocktails in Phoenix on Friday night for a Zombie Beach Party. There were plenty of bikinis, bloody cocktails, and blow-up beach props to go around, so we thought we’d stop by to take a few…
You can buy practically anything on Craigslist these days, including a life-sized version of Patrick Stewart’s head. A Phoenix Trek-fan is currently selling an eerily accurate replica of the noggin of the Shakespearean actor (who played both Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Xavier in…
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…
