We know. You know. Everyone knows. Summer’s here. And rather than bemoan the season that brings record-breaking weather and rolling dust storms to the Valley of the Sun, we’re of the opinion that summer — yes, we mean summer in Phoenix — is more fun than most people realize. To…
http://www.itheatreaz.orgEvery other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 72. Rosemary Close. Ask…
RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love are the owners of Rocket A Go Go, the colorful rockabilly shop at the southwest corner of Mill and Southern avenues. They’ve been friends for almost 11 years, and opened the shop, originally called Rocket Resale, in 2011. They’re not only business partners, but soon…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 73. Rachel Egboro. For…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 74. Tom Budzak. Much…
The Miss Gay Arizona America 2016 pageant on Sunday, June 26, will mark a big night for Nevaeh McKenzie. The local drag performer and reigning Miss Gay Arizona will oversee 10 contestants at this preliminary competition, the winner of which will go on to compete in Miss Gay America 2016…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 75. Matthew Watkins. For…
Xavier Woods is hardcore gamer, comic book junkie, a die-hard anime aficionado, and even a Brony. But don’t you dare label him as just another geek, since he’s more than just that. And we aren’t just referring to his current stint as a WWE superstar. Woods is also an athlete…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 76. Kym Ventola. Say…
Thousands of people flocked to Los Angeles this week for the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, a.k.a. E3. And while the event is only closed to industry pros and press members, the public spectacle surrounding the presentations and announcements captures the attention of the gaming public across the world. As new…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 77. Shaliyah Ben. It’s…
The man behind Phoenix studio Razor Edge Games knows its video games have to stand out. Surrounded by potential competitors, CEO Mike Weiser is confident the company’s PC game Epocylipse: the AfterFall will turn some heads. “I think there’s a big hole in the gaming market right now,” he says…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 78. Dwayne Hartford. When…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19. For more events, see our curated calendar. “Land Tracings” A trio of 55-gallon drum lids hang on a gallery wall, each featuring tintype photographs by David Emitt Adams, one of five Arizona…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 79. Jennifer Campbell. Jennifer…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 80. Freddie Paull. At this…
If you happened to attend this year’s Phoenix Comicon, be sure to pat yourself on the back. Seriously. Not only did you endure sweltering weather and all the hassles that come with going to the popular geekfest, but you also helped the annual event achieve record-breaking attendance numbers. Comicon organizers…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 81. Cherie Buck-Hutchison. Perhaps the…
Style creatives, take note. Phoenix General has opened at The Colony in midtown, just north of Missouri Avenue on Seventh Street. Grand opening festivities are planned for Friday, June 17. It’s the concept of local retailers Kenny Barrett and Joshua Hahn, co-owners of downtown Phoenix’s much-loved GROWop Boutique, and their…
The heat is on for 15 designers who debuted looks at Phoenix Fashion Week’s 2016 emerging designer launch event Livewire in Scottsdale on the evening of June 9. Each brand showed one look from a forthcoming collection that will debut during Phoenix Fashion Week proper at Talking Stick Resort from…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 82. Samatha Thompson. In addition…
Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 83. Ryan Downey. Ryan Downey’s…
