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Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale Needs $50,000 to Stay Open

Don Bluth Front Row Theatre of Scottsdale needs to raise $50,000 by the end of August 2016 to continue operations, the company announced via press release on Wednesday, June 29. The news follows Arizona Theatre Company’s announcement on Monday, June 27, that it needs to raise $2 million to stay...
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Creamistry Dazzles with Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Treats

The Guilty Pleasure: Liquid Nitrogen ice cream Where to Get It: Creamistry Price: $4.50-$8.50, not counting add-ons What it Really Costs: Your pants will definitely feel a bit tighter after one of these babies. Sadly, not even science can save you from that.  Made-from-scratch liquid nitrogen ice cream may not...
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Marzen Lager from Gordon Biersch Brewery is Easy Drinking All Year Long

The Beer: Marzen lager The Brewery: Gordon Biersch Brewery, SanTan Village, Gilbert, AZ The Stats: 5.7% ABV; 18 IBU  History: Marzen is the German word for "March," named so because it was in March when this style of beer was traditionally brewed before refrigeration. German brewers would brew the beer,...
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The 16 Best Artists in the Phoenix Music Scene

The 2016 Best of Phoenix issue is on stands now, meaning we're giving you our take on what makes Phoenix such a special place to live. Here's a look at the best of the local music scene. Best Local Band: Playboy Manbaby Playboy Manbaby is one of the most popular bands...
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Eastwood’s Sully Continues the Director’s Interrogation of American Heroism

Like American Sniper (2014), Clint Eastwood’s Sully is a movie of nightmares. In Sniper, Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) sits rigidly in the living room, imagining the gunfire, roaring helicopters and wailing bystanders of Fallujah playing out on a turned-off television as his children race through the house. In Sully, Chesley...
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The 30 Best Concerts in Phoenix in April 2017

You really oughta get out and see a concert this month. Brent Cowles – Saturday, April 1 – The Rebel LoungeLast year was big for Brent Cowles. The singer-songwriter and former frontman of Denver’s You Me & Apollo signed to the Greater Than Collective label. He has a new EP...
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NBA Finals’ Biggest Loser: Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver

For the second straight year, the epic battle between LeBron James and Steph Curry in the NBA Finals wowed American sports fans. And for the second straight year, Suns fans could only watch with remorse. Both teams have key figures who were jettisoned by Suns owner Robert Sarver. Steve Kerr...
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7 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

New Times picks the best events in metro Phoenix from Monday, September 19, through Thursday, September 22. For more things to do, see our curated online calendar.  "Biennial Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition" While their students focus on the new fall semester, the arts instructors at Mesa Community College have...
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Racial Discrimination Found in ASU Study of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputies

More than one in 10 deputies working for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office show discriminatory treatment against black and Hispanic people, according to a new Arizona State University study. The public might not be shocked to learn that six-term sheriff Joe Arpaio runs a discriminatory agency. After all, the U.S. Department...
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10 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

Looking for a great concert to check out this weekend? Look no further. We’ve got the lowdown on 10 “can’t-miss” shows that are worthy of your time and money happening over the next few nights at venues across the Valley. For even more live music options, hit up our extensively updated online concert...
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Game Designer Eric Torres on Connecting Through Phoenix Comicon

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 7. Eric Torres. Eric...