Whenever a new comic book movie hits theaters, two things are pretty certain — it will rake in an effload of cash (Green Lantern notwithstanding) and porn producers somewhere will have an utterly explicit parody of the flick out in short order. Case in point: the latest Superman cinematic adventure…
If you happen to be friends with any of the local artists competing in Friday night’s Paint & Pátron event at Macayo’s Depot Cantina in Tempe, expect to get a call from them in the next 24 hours (if you haven’t already). Or an e-mail, tweet, Facebook shout-out, or any…
The Arizona Diamondbacks once again found themselves fighting against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday — albeit more in the metaphorical sense instead of the sort of mortal combat that ensued earlier this week — as they battled against their NL West rivals at Chavez Ravine into the 12th inning…
Besides access to cheap supplies and a steady day job, few things are as invaluable to newbie artists as friends and family. After all, they’re typically unending sources of support, whether it means turning out for whatever art show you happen land or as a source of cash.And starting at…
It’s been more than a decade since legendary crooner Waylon Jennings shuffled loose the mortal coil and headed for the big honky-tonk in the sky, leaving behind an ample discography of 50-something albums of magnificent down-home material and a heritage as one of country’s bona fide outlaws. According to local…
While Ian Kennedy hasn’t delivered many wins this year with his pitches, the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher certainly sparked off the most unforgettable moments of the season and made headlines across the sports world with a certain 92 m.p.h. fastball he tossed last night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kennedy…
Word surfaced over the weekend that horror-themed Monsterland Bar & Grill in Mesa, which shuttered back in January, will awaken from its long dirt nap and become reanimated in late August. Here’s the rub: Per its owner Kevin Wynn, however, the haunted house-like establishment — which formerly functioned as a…
Zombie-loving geeks of the Valley, prepare thyself. Haunted attraction and event space Monsterland is set to rise from its grave and live again later this summer. The horror-themed establishment in downtown Mesa, which closed down at the beginning of the year, will reportedly reopen for business on a limited basis…
Fans of joystick-powered pixelated entertainment across the Valley are probably counting the hours until The Art of Video Games finally opens at the Phoenix Art Museum June 16. And you can’t blame them, considering the three-month exhibition will showcase (and offer the chance to play) some of the greatest hits…
Robbie Rivera has seen and done plenty during in 17 years in the electronic music biz. You could fill an entire novel with a list of all the gigs the superstar DJ/producer has pulled off during his career — from his salad days spinning at high school dances in his…
Wanna know what happens when you mix hundreds of raucous Juggalos and Juggalettes hyped up on hip-hop with gallons of Faygo and the wicked antics of the Insane Clown Posse? Probably the same sort of wild and sticky that ensued at the Pepsi Amphitheater up in Flagstaff when ICP brought…
According to the style wags of the fashion blogosphere, some of the big bathing suit trends for ladies this summer include animal-esque influences, cutout swimwear, high-waisted two-pieces, and an abundance of ruffles. Naturally, hints of such conceits will be seen in the many of the bikinis and one-pieces made by…
We sincerely hope that you’ve got a reliable A/C tech on speed dial, just in case your unit suddenly breaks down. You’re really gonna need that bad boy in good working order and constantly blowing frosty air in the months ahead, especially when temps go north of 110 or higher…
If there hasn’t been a major boost in All-Star voting for Paul Goldschmidt after his epic hitting exploits this past week alone, it’s something of a minor tragedy. The first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been on an absolute tear during the last five games, including blasting a grand…
Party provocateur and promoter Jen Deveroux admittedly has a certain penchant for branding her nightlife and fashion events with some scandalous titles, as evidenced by such previous events as Spank Factory, Royal Filth, and Ape Shit. “Yeah, that’s sorta been my thing,” she says, laughing. True to form, Deveroux’s latest…
Thursday 6 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Barney’s Boathouse: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Pulse (Top 40, rock) Bikini Lounge: DJ Shane Kennedy (juke joint, R&B, French pop) Bobby Q’s:…
[needle exchange] Dubstep might have exceeded its expiration date, if the statements by a few prominent EDM bigwigs are to be believed. Last month, influential dubstep early-adopter Skream mentioned in a UK tabloid that the once-groundbreaking genre has become meaningless and that “the movement is over,” essentially echoing like-minded statements…
The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t catch a break last night against the best team in baseball as they were trampled 7-1 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday evening at Busch Stadium. Inning by inning, members of the D-backs roster weren’t able to get much going against Redbirds ace Lance Lynn…
Daft Punk has sorta been the focus of Jay Wiggins’ world lately. Random Access Memories — that 13-track gem from the electronica-dispensing, quasi-robotic Frenchmen that everyone’s going bonkers over the last couple weeks — has admittedly been on repeat, and the living room of the DJ’s Phoenix home is “full…
If some of your geek friends have been a bit sluggish or down in the dumps the past couple days, it’s only to be expected since they’re probably suffering from a bout of post-Phoenix Comicon funk or still recovering from the event this past weekend. They’ll probably recover from the…
Simply put, there were two types of people who came to Phoenix Comicon this past weekend: those who wore a costume and those who didn’t. The attendees who got into the spirit of the event and donned apparel were inspired by any number of comic books, cartoons, TV shows, video…
Veteran stand-up comic Bobby Slayton is an equal opportunity offender. Throughout his 26 years behind the mic, the self-described “Pitbull of Comedy” has put women, men, gays, straights, Jews, African-Americans, and Hispanics on blast with an unending stream of vitriolic and often-profane invectives delivered in his signature gravelly growl.Slayton, also…
