Officials behind the scenes at the Irish Cultural Center announced today that the construction of its new research library will be delayed due to the recent death of a “key figure” involved in the project.Bernie Velez, the general contractor for the $3.5 million project, passed away after a heart attack…
Reanna Diehl and the other artists of Bloom Gallery Boutique have their game faces on as they frantically prep the Downtown space for tomorrow night’s First Friday artwalk. At 6 p.m., the artists will press start on “Revenge of the 8-Bit” — a Nintendo-themed art exhibition. Paintings of Princess Zelda adorn…
Pop quiz, hot shot: Which American female pilot was the first to ever to be granted an international air jockey license? If you guessed Amelia Earhart, you’re dead wrong, ace. It was Bessie Coleman, the renowned African-American aviatrix whose life story and career as a pilot was equally inspiring as…
Life’s pretty good if you happen to be Al Page. Not only does the fly and friendly photographer, hip-hop promoter, and turntable fiend put on a few of the hippest (and most popular) nightlife events in the Valley every week at CenPho’s Hidden House, he gets plenty of free clothing and…
Don’t be alarmed if any artists you might know don’t answer their cell phones over the next week or so. Chances are, they’re partying out in the Nevada desert at Burning Man. The annual arts and culture freakfest attracts more than 50,000 revelers to a remote stretch of barren land…
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ newest hero stepped into the spotlight during yesterday’s victory over the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Rookie outfielder Collin Cowgill came up big at the ballpark on Sunday, smacking in his first-ever major league homer and helping lift the Snakes to a 6-1 win that completed a three-game…
There’s a bit of construction dust on the ground and a few sheets of plastic covering the fixtures, but the new AMC Dine-In Theatres in Central Phoenix looks just about ready for its grand opening next week. The upscale cineplex on the second level of The Esplanade will open its…
Wade Miley wasn’t perfect on the mound last night, but he certainly got the job done. The 24-year-old rookie southpaw may have struggled a bit in his second appearance in the bigs, but ultimately pitched six scoreless innings to nab his first major league win and help the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Glendale’s historic district is about to get a cool new business as its most iconic building is set to be redeveloped. The 105-year-old Beet Sugar Factory and its surrounding property will soon house a Valley liquor distillery and tasting room.Valley businessman Ray Klemp recently announced plans to transform the 95-foot-tall…
The screams and shrieks at Mesa’s Monsterland are going to start a littler later than planned. Per an announcement posted on Monsterland’s Facebook page earlier today, the grand opening of the haunted house and horror movie museum will now open come “hell or high water” on Friday, October 7. (The spot was slated to…
It didn’t take long for indie film programmer Steve Weiss to find his next gig. The cineaste and organizer of No Festival Required, who left the programming position at FilmBar earlier this month, recently announced he will begin booking films and documentaries at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts starting this…
Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks can breathe a little easier today as the team managed to extend their lead over the San Francisco Giants in the National League West standings after beating the Washington Nationals 4-2 last night in D.C. The Snakes are now two games in front of the…
Mondays are quite the bitch. Not only are there four gruelingly tortuous workdays ahead of you, but there’s nothing but summer reruns on the tube, to boot. Since you’re probably gonna be feeling the blues, you might as well listen to ´em, too — namely, those blasted out by Bill…
Jackass superstar Steve-O has both seen it all and done it all: He’s swam with sharks, run with bulls, set himself on fire, and even stapled his nutsack to his leg on numerous occasions, all in the name of entertainment. So when the 36-year-old takes the stage at Stand Up…
If you’ve never heard of Gary Smith, it’s safe to say you probably don’t hang out at local outdoor basketball courts much. The 23-year-old South Phoenix streetballer is something of a local legend, whose thunderous dunks can be seen being unleashed at playgrounds around the Valley or via numerous video…
[jump] Burroughs’ homer was his first since 2005 and served as a redemption of sorts for the third baseman, who’s been on a major comeback over the past year. Once considered a baseball wunderkind (after he helped win back-to-back Little League World Series in the early ’90s), Burroughs hit the…
It doesn’t take a genius to see that Banding Hendrix is an artist. The 20something’s pants are usually covered with splashes of paint — partially out of necessity (since the splattered pigment is a hazard of his medium), but also partially out of his choice of fashion. Hendrix digs on…
Jackass superstar Steve-O has both seen it all and done it all: He’s had his privates bitten by a poisonous snake, taken a ride in a catapulted outhouse, and even set himself ablaze. And all in the name of entertainment. So does that mean the 36-year-old daredevil’s three-night gig at…
[jump] Current plans for the castle-like project include such design features as plenty of ramparts, parapets, and bulwarks, giving the library the appearance of a medieval-style fortress. (No word on whether or not they’re also planning on building a moat.) The three-story building, which will be finished in January, will…
What a difference a week makes. A mere seven days ago, the the Arizona Diamondbacks were riding a seven-game win streak and experiencing the thrilling high that came with upending one of the best teams in baseball. As of this morning, however, the Snakes are in the midst of a…
A pair of burgeoning local artists will debut their first-ever solo shows tonight at eye lounge, and the subject matter in their respective exhibitions is somewhat unique, to say the least. Hookups and breakups are the heart of Michael Max McLeod’s Misc. Romance and Jenna Duncan’s Grief: Sukiyaki, both of…
All the world’s a stage for local dancer/performance artist Babs O’Matic. The 36-year-old typically sports plenty of glittery, flashy and eye-catching outfits both onstage (when performing Strange Family Circus or belly dancing at events like the annual Rites of Spring Ball at the Alwun House) and off. Most nights you can…
