Several hundred Santas walked into a bar this past weekend. No, that’s not the setup for the lamest Christmas joke ever, but instead is the most succinct way we could sum up this year’s edition of Santarchy, which took place on Saturday, December 6, in downtown Scottsdale. Thing is, it…
Looking for a little something for the friend who favors museums over mixed martial arts? The family member who knows the names of more artists than athletes? The kid who thinks drawing beats digital devices? Here are 10 cool places you can shop for all the art lovers in your…
Victor Lebo didn’t start off wanting to cut hair for a living, but after trying his hand at a number of other trades, he realized that the life of a barber was the life for him. “I ran out of other things to do,” Lebo says. “In high school, I…
There’s no two ways about it, ending a relationship sucks. Regardless of who breaks up with whom or how it went down, both people are still going to feel it (unless you were dating an absolute monster). Even the cleanest breakup isn’t great, but it doesn’t have to be all…
Guys, you know all of those times you go out in Old Town or on Mill Avenue and it seems like 80 percent of the people you see are guys — or more accurately, “bros”? Well, per a recent ranking from DatingAdvice.com, you must be looking in the wrong places…
One of the world’s first (and biggest) “buy, sell, trade” sneaker event companies is holding one of its most ambitious events to date on Sunday, November 30, at the U.S. Airways Center. Dunkxchange (DXC) brings its national tour of sneaker events back to Phoenix with a collaboration with the Phoenix…
Growing up, Jimmy Gee never really thought he’d be a tattoo artist. Sure, he liked to draw, but never anything more serious than a design for a skateboard deck or a quick sketch in his notebook at school. Then he found a new hobby, and he started to take his…
Not sure what to get the sneakerhead in your life? You want to get them something sneaker-related, but don’t want to shell out $200 for those shoes they’ve been looking at. Or, worse yet, you’re pretty sure they have every pair of sneakers ever made and you wouldn’t even know…
So you’re going to your significant other’s family Thanksgiving gathering. It either will be a great way to get to know your partner better, or it could be an absolute nightmare. While some of that depends on the situation you’re headed to, a lot of your enjoyment of the evening…
We haven’t crunched the numbers or anything, but we’re pretty sure that photography is one of the most expensive jobs or hobbies to sustain. Just think about it. An aspiring photographer is going to spend close to a grand just to acquire all the basic equipment to get started. Then…
Thanks, Phoenix. No, really. We know it’s not like us to get all mushy and stuff. But in the spirit of Thanksgiving (and inspired by the mushiness of stuffing), we’re reflecting on why we’re thankful to live in the Valley of the Sun…
Another day, another vintage market. The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival came to Salt River Fields over the weekend, featuring over 80 vendors hand-picked from 15 different cities across Arizona as well as nine other states around the country. While the three-day event brought in a fair amount foot…
People who love books are kind of a different breed. We’re not talking about the person who occasionally browses the New York Times best-sellers list. We’re talking about those midnight release frequenters, those readers who have a literary reference for everything, those coworkers who need an extra few cups of…
Four a.m. wake-up calls? Camping outside of electronics stores? Searching endlessly for parking spots at the mall? We’ll pass. This year, let’s make a pact to put our post-Thanksgiving shopping hours to good use by visiting the local and lesser-known sales around town. Between vintage pop-ups and flea markets as…
RAW:Natural Born Artists is an international organization that aims to unite local fashion designers, musicians, and artists of all ilks. Their most recent Phoenix showcase, entitled CURRENT (yes, all caps) made its way to the Monarch Theatre on November 19. We were there to check it out. There was something…
Thanksgiving is the perfect day for food, family, and other fall stuff. One thing that it’s not always perfect for? Significant others. Whether you’re going to your parents’ house, having a big family gathering, or just hanging out with some of your dearest friends, bringing a date can be a…
I am not a hippy. I have reusable grocery bags, but I never remember to bring them with me. I recycle, sure, but only because I feel bad about the amount of plastic water bottles I use. I hate patchouli oil, lavender-scented anything, and I refuse to pull coconut oil…
At the age of 26, High Noon Tattoo’s Manny Hernandez is still working on making his name in the Phoenix tattooing scene, but the traditional-style tattooer wouldn’t have it any other way. “I haven’t done a lot of international shows or anything very far away with tattooing yet, because I…
Make your list. Check it twice. And then head to Frances’ ninth annual Crafeteria. Each holiday season, the Central Phoenix boutique hosts a shopping fair featuring wares from local crafters and makers at Medlock Plaza. This year’s perfect opportunity to don a scarf and pick up presents falls on Friday,…
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but far be it from us to turn down the rest of the precious stone posse. From engagement rings to gauges and watches to one-of-a-kind pendants, the Valley of the Sun has its fair share of razzle dazzle. Whether you’re shopping for someone…
“Let’s take a road trip!” It always sounds like a good idea when you say it, but a couple hours into the drive, you inevitably end up hating at least one of the people you’re in the car with. The truth is, whether it’s 10 minutes in the car or…
Bright lights flash. Dance music blasts. A towering model struts down the runway in a sparkling full-face mask, a cloud of a headpiece, and a jaw-dropping strapless white and khaki gown with a plunging neckline and billowing skirt. Welcome to Phoenix Fashion Week. It’s one of those first fall nights…
