This one might give you gersberms. It’s the story of a pigtailed girl in a vest show giddily fans out Goosebumps paperbacks in the famed “ermagherd” meme. Her name? Maggie Goldenberger. She’s all grown up and the subject of a new Vanity Fair article that delves into how that unflattering Polaroid became a…
Okay, kids. This is where it gets interesting. Scottish actress and geek icon Karen Gillan will be heading to the Valley in early December as a special guest of Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. And it’s certainly big news since she’s pretty famous…
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. By that we mean: Crafeteria 2015 returns on Friday, December 4, to Medlock Plaza. And the good folks at Frances, the Central Phoenix boutique that puts on the annual marketplace, are looking for vendors to hawk their goods at the 10th edition…
Guys do some really dumb stuff, particularly when around a woman they like. Making too many stupid mistakes while still in the courting process can end a relationship before it had time to get off the ground. And that happens all too often in today’s world. Here are 10 dumb…
Was this the best edition of Phoenix Fashion Week yet? We think yes. However, that certainly doesn’t mean the 2015 edition of the runway event at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Designers were more together than ever, but they also seemed more repetitive than ever. Here’s a look back at…
I was relieved to read that authorities have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for all those awful freeway shootings in Phoenix. Now if only we could track down and punish the desperado who’s cursed us with the man bun, justice would truly be served. Of course, apprehending…
It was a good year for returning to the Phoenix Fashion Week emerging designer of the year competition. In 2015, three brands — Charmosa Swimwear, Medium Apparel Co., and Hues of Ego — that had competed previously and lost were re-admitted to the program, which involves a rigorous bootcamp-style educational…
Day one of Phoenix Fashion Week 2015 was off to an exciting, if imperfect, start, but day two quickly lost that momentum. Thursday night’s emerging designers made an effort to create a spectacle, with Charmosa hosting a fire dancer and Medium Apparel Co.’s runway show started with a performance from…
At Phoenix Fashion Week 2015, change is in the air — and not just backstage. Thursday, October 1, marked the start of some major changes for the fall runway event, now in its eighth year, including nightly awards for emerging designers and a dedication to showcasing a range of work…
It’s actually kind of amazing that Sophia Amoruso took the time to sit down and write a book. Not because she’s too cool for school (though she is), or because she doesn’t care what people think about her rise to fame (though she doesn’t). It’s because she is just too…
Just what does 22,000 square feet look like? This is about half an acre. A typical suburban lot. A cozy swathe. Of course it’s what you do with 22,000 square feet that matters, and DIG IT Urban Gardens has some fertile plans: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
The nerd scene in Phoenix is alive and well, and is strongly reflected in this month’s events. Whether you’re a geek, a nerd, a dork, or a Trekkie, there’s plenty to keep you busy this October. We’ve got literary examinations, comic expos, zombie walks, Jason Segel, and so much more…
Heaven Can Wait Your spirit’s in limbo, and your body’s toast. Turns out you died by mistake, destiny-wise, and the admins need to send you back. So you occupy a murder victim’s body, but now you have to avoid people who want to kill you — well, kill him —…
No matter how much you think you know about dating slang, there’s always more to learn. As everyone you know gets involved in relationships for the next six to eight months (welcome to cuffing season!), here are 10 more dating slang terms you should know. Lumbersexual You know those dudes…
From the sky, Phoenix is brown and cracked, lifeless, a desert wasteland. But the bird’s-eye view does not do justice to this metropolis. Hit the streets, the trails, and the summits and this place reveals itself, slowly, as an oasis. Against odds and for decades, modern pioneers have painted, planted,…
Ethan Misiewicz is throwing things into the canal. He came across his old Easter basket at the back of the coat closet this morning, and the only good use for stale jelly beans, he’s decided, is pitching them into the lake. “But we don’t got a lake,” the 8-year-old explains…
Jason Rose is not a runner. There’s no indication that he’s particularly fond of the heat. But the notorious, big-haired public relations executive knows a sweat-drenched stunt when he sees one, and that’s how Scottsdale got saddled in 2013 with Beat the Heat, a running event marketed as “The Hottest…
To spot the latest cool-kid trend, swing by a bodega in Brooklyn. The small, brightly lit convenience stores are on almost every corner in the U.S. capital of hipsterdom, and the owners keep tabs on their neighborhoods before stocking up on organic condiments, fair trade snack bars, and jars of…
The wood in the small shack felt like ice as he held his brother close to stay warm. William Hernández’s hands were numb, his fingers stiff, his bones trembling underneath his brown T-shirt. He had never imagined the desert could be this cold. The smugglers wouldn’t let them light a…
It’s just about dark. The sun is fading behind the thick brush along the Arizona Canal west of 40th Street in the East Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia. Shouts from soccer players at a nearby park carry, but as the sun sinks deeper, they’re drowned out by the buzz of cicadas…
Paper artist Elling is a former manager of ASU’s creative writing program. Seventy years ago, my family left Hanford, Washington, where my dad was recreation director for a group of scientists working on a secret project, one they thought would end the war. I was 2 years old when we…
Spalding Best is a painter best-known for landscapes featuring utility poles and traffic signage. I’ve lived here 16 years, and I’m still overwhelmed by the desert sky and its sunsets. I love celebrating a rainstorm and the smells that come with it, and I find the people here to be…
