This week, I reviewed local artist Sue Chenoweth’s Spyhopping exhibit at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. If you haven’t already seen the show, which is based on a 16th century board game called The Game of Goose, it’s a lot of fun and definitely worth a visit. In keeping with…
91: Paul HoeprichPaul Hoeprich discovered his love for video/film production with his first SONY Betamovie camcorder. He was 7 years old. He received a degree in broadcast production and currently teaches film/news production at Arcadia High School. “Sharing my passion with youth is an amazing experience and their new and…
Let’s get one thing straight: New Times’ 2010 Summer Guide won’t make the Phoenix summer cool. We’re writers, not miracle workers.But we can help make the summer a lot more fun. In the special 48-page insert, available inside this week’s print edition and online here, our writers explore the “Hot…
Can a forty-something volleyball mom be Forever 21? We admit it — we’ve tried to find clothes at this trendy, inexpensive store in Scottsdale Fashion Square, but each attempt found us walking out empty handed, frustrated by the lack of organization and contemplating whether a martini at Modern Steak would…
When locals heard that Sea Life aquarium would replace the Hi-Health store at Arizona Mills Mall, everyone balked. Especially when it was revealed that the attraction, owned by British entertainment company Merlin Entertainment Group, would receive major tax breaks.Apparently that didn’t stop locals from checking out the aquarium. The mall was packed at the Mid-May…
92: Lisa Starry When we saw Lisa Starry’s dancers shaking what their mamas gave them like nobody’s business at the New Times 40th Anniversary Party last month, we knew we had to get her into our 100 Creatives list — and soon. This season will mark 11 years for Starry’s…
Throw a two carat rock in Scottsdale and you’ll hit a fashion-conscious woman. But with Betsey Johnson, Gucci and Barney’s New York already in place at Fashion Square, it’s hard to find successful local designers catering to the Phoenix market. Kiss the Girl is one notable exception. I bought my first…
We like to believe that every crafter, seamstress, and sharp shootin’ glue gunner in town has been to SAS at least once. If you haven’t, well, get with the program and be sure to keep it in mind for your next project…
No. 93: Yuri Artibise Yuri is a recovering public policy wonk. He has a depth of experience in research and analysis of contemporary policy issues, including a stint at ASU’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy. His current passion is community building and creating livable neighborhoods. Since moving to the Valley…
94: Daniel TantaleanDaniel Tantalean is the principle producer/director of his film production company, Formatted Pictures. His recent thesis film project, El Sueño played at Short Film Corner at Cannes International Film Festival. Tantalean strives to direct and produce social commentaries probing at the truth behind many social problems. He recently…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…
Last night’s game was a little rough on the nerves — we’re still recovering from a near-aneurysm in the last three seconds. But we don’t have much time. Saturday is game-face day, both for the Suns and for Arizona. It brings game six against the Lakers and the march against…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…
We’ll trade you princesses for glow in the dark penguins. That’s right. We have our very own pack of Silly Bandz (and we’re giving ’em away after the jump). After countless calls to toy stores around the Valley, it sounds like truckloads of these things are on their way. …
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away. Expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…
Who needs a road trip when you can have the post cards and tchochkes delivered right to your door?…
Victoria Lindley opened Muse Apparel, a neighborhood boutique at 7th Street and Glendale five years ago. She says with nothing like it around for miles, she quickly became the go-to place for the North Central crowd looking for chic staples like Michael Stars t-shirts, Ella Moss’ flirty tops and fitted…
Jen Deveroux is a Phoenix-based party promoter — with some of the best flyers in town. Check them out at www.jendeveroux.com What is the last item of clothing you bought?1960’s Leopard Jumpsuit. What is the item of clothing you most covet at the moment?(get the answer after…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…
Vajazzling is exactly what it sounds like, and with a spokesperson like Jennifer Love Hewitt (video after the jump), you’d better jump on that bandwagon while it’s still afloat … and sparkling. In a typical vajazzling session, Sawarovski crystals are “tattooed” in a variety of shapes and messages. They’re not…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away; expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…
We’ve asked this question to the folks around town who rock vintage threads but what about someone who, you know, doesn’t wear things other people have sweat in before?Lauren Hart, owner of the Root Salon in central Phoenix, certainly fits the bill (speaking of bills, we cringe to think of…
