It’s another week of firsts and lasts on the metro Phoenix arts scene, as Bassim Al-Shaker holds the official grand opening for his new Babylon Gallery and Damian Jim presents his final exhibition at 1Spot Gallery before he leaves the Roosevelt Row art space. But dozens of additional artists are…
It’s no secret that the 2016 presidential race between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump is also the worst popularity contest — ever. Both nominees are breaking records left and right when it comes to unfavorable ratings, and one local small business is using that un-likability to their advantage. Standard Wax,…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, September 12, through Thursday, September 15. For more events, see our curated online calendar. “What Happens in Between” Picture your day as an endless stream of tiny time-outs taking place between all those deep thoughts and important…
Brooklyn artist Kehinde Wiley challenges Eurocentric views of history and humanity by setting contemporary African American subjects in scenes based on iconic paintings of Old Masters. Phoenix artist Mayme Kratz explores longing and memory by imbuing luminous layers of resin with bits of biological debris. Works by each artist are…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11. For more events, see our curated online calendar. 2016 Season Kick-Off Maybe you’ve got fond memories of preschool story time, when magical tales seemed to fly off the page. Imagine what a…
If you weren’t out exploring the metro Phoenix arts scene last month, you missed some impressive offerings — including drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and installation art. Here’s a look at 10 of our favorites pieces spotted in August at spaces including galleries, a library, a local community college, and even…
Pass by the old Praise Sanctuary Church near 9th Avenue and Van Buren Street on the southwestern edge of downtown Phoenix and you’ll encounter a property that, quite frankly, has seen better days. Numerous patches of weeds, dying trees, broken fencing and other signs of blight surround the former house…
There’s a lot of art to see in Phoenix this week, at all sorts of venues. So get an early start on First Friday, September 2, and wear your serious walking shoes. With so many choices, you’ll have to hustle to get it all in. “Our Other Selves” You’ll have…
Walking up to Kelsey Dake’s home in F.Q. Story, guests are greeted by Roger, a 500-pound pink aluminum pig. “My neighbors have brought hats for him, and he was mentioned on NextDoor,” Dake says with pride. Stepping inside the front door, it’s obvious Dake, a freelance illustrator, has an eye…
Phoenix artists Ashley Macias and Yai Cecream suffered a significant loss of artwork in a fire that happened at their shared studio space, located behind the home of Michael Davin at 914 West Willetta Street, earlier this week. The artists are staples of the local arts scene. They’ve shown work…
A man named Bassim Al-Shaker sits inside a gallery on a swivel chair facing a small canvas set atop a wooden easel. He’s painting a circle the size of a dinner plate, filling it with flowing Arabic script, surrounded by walls dotted with a dozen or so works reflecting the…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, August 22, through Thursday, August 25. For more events, see our curated online calendar. Meet Me Downtown Need a little Monday motivation? Get moving with Meet Me Downtown, a free weekly social walk courtesy of Blue Cross…
Grand ArtHaus, the newest art venue in downtown Phoenix’s Grand Avenue district, will hold its official grand opening during First Friday on September 2. The opening features an exhibition of about 20 new works by Lalo Cota and Tato Caraveo — plus two works each by artists affiliated with the…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, August 19, from Sunday, August 21. For more events, see our curated calendar. “Hare” Everything for sale at Practical Art is handmade by artists and is useful, though you might not be able to bring yourself to use…
The nonprofit entity formerly known as the Scottsdale Cultural Council announced on Wednesday, August 17, that it has a new name, logo, and website. Meet Scottsdale Arts. Founded in 1987, the organization is contracted by the City of Scottsdale to operate its arts venues and offerings. That means it receives money from…
The changing face of downtown Phoenix is reflected in its ever-evolving arts scene, and this month’s Third Friday, August 19, is a chance to see several shifts taking place in the local gallery landscape. Lotus Contemporary Art and Five15 Arts are closing their galleries at the end of August, so…
Marc Maron is nothing if not prolific. Well, he’s that, as well as hilarious, brutally honest, insightful, and engagingly sincere. It’s that blend that keeps people coming back for more — in droves. The world of podcasting owes him a giant thanks. His WTF podcast, featuring the comedian conversing with…
After Audrey Thacker faced a bitter battle with Old Town Scottsdale gallery and business owners who effectively shut down her Artisan Market events on the Scottsdale Waterfront, the event organizer started considering other options. Now, she’s found one. Thacker is working with Downtown Tempe to launch a new event called 6th…
New Times pick the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, August 15, through Thursday, August 18. For more events, see our curated online calendar. Diamondbacks vs. Mets By all accounts, the Arizona Diamondbacks should be better. Beleaguered by injuries, underachieving pitchers, and an abysmal home record, the boys…
Two Roosevelt Row art galleries will close this month, their owners recently confirmed. Located in a building on the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Fifth streets that features a collaborative mural by El Mac and Augustine Kofie, Lotus Contemporary Art and Five15 Arts will shutter by the end of August 2016. They’re owned…
Last week, Discount Tire Company, which has more than 900 stores in 31 states, posted signs reading “Re-Elect Sheriff Joe Arpaio” in its stores in Maricopa County, where the controversial sheriff known for racially profiling Latinos is seeking a seventh term. Community outcry came swiftly from both politically engaged groups and…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, August 8, through Thursday, August 11. For more events, see our curated online calendar. Land of a Thousand Dances You’ve heard of the British boy band the Beatles, who hailed from Liverpool and made waves in the early…
