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Richard II Starring David Tennant to Screen at FilmBar in Phoenix

In case you didn't get enough of David Tennant in the hour-and-a-half 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who (we know we didn't), you can watch him conquer the role of King Richard II at FilmBar. Fans of the long-running British sci-fi series know Tennant as the lovable and quirky tenth...
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Trunk Space: More Memories From the DIY Venue’s First 10 Years

There are many reasons people keep coming back to the Trunk Space, and it's not necessarily because of the music (although that is the biggest reason). There's the whole sense of community that's developed around the DIY gallery and venue, which has become a wayward home and all-inclusive haven for...
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How to Make Homemade Ginger Beer

I do love this time of year, but I'm secretly relieved that holiday madness is drawing to a close. (New Year's Eve is looming on the horizon, but I'm choosing to not think about that yet.) This week, you almost got a recipe for Whiskey on the Rocks, but what's...
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Tom Horne Seeks Settlements in Campaign Finance and Meg Hinchey Cases

Facing both a primary challenge from former Arizona Gaming Director Mark Brnovich and ongoing attacks from fellow Republicans at the Arizona Public Integrity Alliance, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is seeking settlements in two intertwined civil actions involving his alleged wrongdoings in office and on the campaign trail. The first...
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How To Make Fruit Shrubs (Syrups, not Bushes)

There must be something in the air this week. My escapades with my shiny new soda maker have continued. I remembered about shrub syrups, and proceeded to make a raspberry shrub out of simple ingredients around the house. The very next day, I arrived at work and there was a...
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5 Ways to Cook and Bake with Citrus

In my house, we have been watching a lot of Alaska: The Last Frontier of late, and some days I dream about being a homesteader. The TV show follows the story of three generations of hardcore homesteaders living in the harsh Alaskan frontier, growing, raising, hunting, or gathering everything they...
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Scottsdale Police to Investigate Ignored CPS Cases in the City

Instead of waiting for the understaffed Child Protective Services to get around to looking into the ignored cases of abuse in Scottsdale, the police department announced that it's going to help out.Of the 6,554 ignored reports to the CPS hotline, 143 occurred in Scottsdale, and the police department's making a...
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The Grammys Must Hate Heavy Metal

So, I know that as soon as the Grammys are over, there is typically an onslaught of heavy metal music journalists complaining about how the awards don't respect the genre. We all know this, in fact. The heavy metal category hasn't even been televised in more than a decade. While...
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Election Day for Phoenix Council Districts 4, 8

It's Election Day. The truth is that most voters have cast their ballots early in the District 4 and District 8 elections. The voters will decide who is going to represent residents throughout central and south Phoenix on the City Council. But the polls close at 7 p.m. tonight, and...
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First Friday in Phoenix: 5 Must-See Shows on January 3

First Friday heats up tonight with creative works going up all over the city. Here are our picks for shows not to miss this artful evening. "The Light Beneath" @ Eye Lounge Olivia Timmons' latest solo show takes viewers on a journey through a strange world where technology and sea...
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Odell Fernet Aged Porter: Fernet Isn’t Murder

Beer: Fernet Aged Porter Brewery: Odell Brewing Co. Style: Imperial Porter ABV: 9.8 percent On almost any subject, you'll find a group of nerds willing to fight you to the death to defend its awesomeness. Every day across the land, Star Trek nerds put on their crazy Klingon makeup, fantasy...
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3 Seasonal Citrus Fruit Recipes from Metro Phoenix Chefs

Last week, we brought you tips on how to grow your own citrus, and this week, we're giving you the easy way out. After consulting our favorite places to enjoy local citrus freshness, we now have three recipes to share with you. If you don't have a citrus tree available...