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Eastside Records: An Oral History of Tempe's Legendary Record Store

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Big Surf Waterpark in Tempe Is Being Demolished

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 15, 2022

It's an end of an era for the iconic Valley attraction.
Phoenix Fan Fusion: A Geek's History of Arizona’s Biggest Pop-Culture Event

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 27, 2022

Two decades of nerdy fun, costumed heroes, and celebrity encounters.
The Blunt Club: An Oral History of Phoenix’s Longest-Running Hip-Hop Night

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 19, 2022

Memories from two decades of beats, b-boys, and big nights.
An Arizona Landmark Made the List of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places

By Jennifer Goldberg
May 4, 2022

It's an important piece of state military history.
Coen Heads: How Phoenix Played a Starring Role in Raising Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 17, 2022

You'll have to forgive TJ Kuhn if his memories of his big-screen debut in a major motion picture are a little fuzzy. After all, he was only less than a year old at the time. In 1987, the Valley native played infant Nathan Junior in the screwball comedy crime caper...
The Phoenix Lights UFO Sightings in 1997: An Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 10, 2022

How the unexplained encounter stunned the Valley exactly 25 years ago this week.
Phoenix Greyhound Park Is Being Demolished — Here’s What We Know

By Benjamin Leatherman
Feb 22, 2022

It's definitely seen better days.
How the Arizona Vintage Sign Coalition Saved a Piece of Phoenix History

By Robrt L. Pela
Jan 11, 2022

Preservationist Donna Reiner saves signs from iconic local buildings.
Legendary Phoenix Label Placebo Records Plots a New History With an Archive and Concert Venue

By Chris Coplan
Jan 6, 2022

Club Placebo could open this March as a "living" space celebrating local punk rock.
Legendary Phoenix Country Bar Mr. Lucky’s Is Getting A New Owner

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 16, 2021

It's the latest development in the long history of the property.
Celebrating 50 Years of Alwun House, Phoenix's Iconic Haven for Sexy, Daring, and Bizarre Art

By Lynn Trimble
Oct 21, 2021

Owners Kim Moody and Dana Johnson's bungalow in the Garfield neighborhood has nurtured generations of artists.
Here’s How Furious Brewing Company in North Phoenix Will Honor the History of Joe’s Grotto

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 14, 2021

Including keeping the now-defunct metal venue's famous sticker-clad mirrors.
Slow and Low: Cruising Around in Phoenix's Lowrider Scene

By Robrt L. Pela
Oct 11, 2021

Lowrider culture used to be shady. Today, it's more about do-gooders. But it's always been about the cars.
Mr. Lucky’s Oral History: 55 Years of Wild Tales From Phoenix’s Iconic Country Nightclub

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 7, 2021

An inside look at the legendary honky-tonk's past.
Snappy Answers to All Your Record-Collecting Questions

By Robrt L. Pela
Aug 16, 2021

Got questions about vinyl? We've got answers.
As Demolition Continues on Paradise Valley Mall, Its Architect Reminisces About Its Creation

By Jennifer Goldberg
Aug 5, 2021

Rafique Islam was just 27 when he was chosen to design the now-closed shopping center.
When Phoenix Hosted the Very First Lollapalooza Concert in 1991: An Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 15, 2021

How the influential music festival launched in Phoenix 30 years ago this week.
The Hottest Ticket in Town Right Now Is To a Castle Atop an East Phoenix Hill

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 15, 2021

Ever wanted to get a glimpse inside the iconic Valley structure? Here's your chance.
Chicken Fight: Neighbors Want to Save Duke Building to Stop Raising Cane's

By Robrt L. Pela
May 10, 2021

“I guess Raising Cane’s offered $2 million dollars, and [Duke] changed his mind,” Kleinman said of the sale.
Scene It All: Five Decades of Phoenix New Times Music Photos

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 24, 2021

Half a century of local music history is captured in the Phoenix New Times photo archives.