I have a confession for you. I’m a little bit basic. I have a Pinterest board. I binge watch Gilmore Girls on Netflix. Buzzfeed thinks my spirit animal is Jennifer Aniston. And when I don’t feel like getting dressed up to go to Target, I wear Uggs, yoga pants, and…
If you can’t buy me love, a new life, or even some peanuts and Crackerjacks, it might be worth sitting down and looking at what you actually can afford. From free dog days in the park to pop-up flea markets and movie bike nights, there’s plenty of no-cost events in…
It’s been seven years since the Fortoul brothers had an art show in Phoenix. That’s because artist Isaac Fortoul and his manager, curator, and older brother Gabriel run what they call “a nomadic gallery.” Together, under their signature art brand, 40 Owls (a phonetic play on their last name, “for-t-ouls”)…
Put away the blowup mattress and clear that couch, because your out-of-town guests have a new place to stay in Tempe. Graduate Hotel opened its doors two weeks ago, and while the complete remodel of what was once the Twin Palms is still in progress (management expects the finishing touches…
When it comes to urban farming, there are plenty of people who give a cluck. So many, in fact, that the Valley Permaculture Alliance has organized a home tour of sustainable proportions. Now in its sixth year, the Tour de Coops is a self-guided exploration of some of the Valley’s…
Back in May, Scottsdale Public Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art enlisted the help of skateboarding and graffiti artist James “Dalek” Marshall to cast the Old Town arts venue in a new light. Make that 60 different shades of light to be exact. Now, the artist is back in…
There are a lot of things that factor into which state you choose to call home: cost of living, job availability, and let’s not forget the neighborhoods, whether they’re up-and-coming, Midcentury Modern, or super expensive. But if you follow real estate blog, Estately, you’re probably also in tune to which…
It’s time we had the talk about the birds and the freebies. After all, it pays to know the who, what, where, and when behind the Valley’s most budget-friendly events. From classic movies in the grass and artsy meet and greets to craft fairs, anniversary parties, and lectures that look…
Attention Valley shoppers, one of your favorite spots for recycled retail is relocating to be closer to the downtown scene. The Phoenix Buffalo Exchange is packing up its vintage suitcases and moving down Seventh Street from Missouri Road to Osborn Road, where it will open in a newly renovated space…
When award-winning playwright David Mamet decides to ditch the serious stage work for a cosmic comedy, you can bet that mayhem ensues. Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock follows the travels of Binky, Viv, and their very personified sheep, Bob, from Earth to Crestview,…
Thanks to Martha Stewart, Pinterest, and every lifestyle blog from here to Preserve, modern holidays are much more than thyme-stuffed turkeys and tinsel-covered Christmas trees. Fortunately, for those of us who like setting the table as well as the mood, there are high-class horticulture classes from Pith + Marrow.Founded by…
Tongue Tied Phoenix is putting on a special Día de Los Muertos dance party. The event, dubbed Dance of the Dead, will feature two dance floors with beats by DJs Roya and Funkfinger, as well as Motown on Mondays Phoenix. Also on tap will be skull face-painting, trivia contests, live…
Bob Boze Bell wears many hats, most of them cowboy. The longtime Arizona resident has worked as an artist and author, contributing work for big screen productions as well as publications including National Lampoon, Playboy, Arizona Highways, and New Times. This is in addition to serving as a publisher and…
Things are not looking good for {9} The Gallery. The Grand Avenue arts venue that operates as a gallery, coffee shop, and community events space could be closing up shop in the near future. That is, unless owner Laura Dragon gets the necessary funds to keep it in business. Dragon…
You work hard for the money, so hard for the money. . . So why not hold onto that paycheck a little bit longer? Believe it or not, you can hit the town without hitting up the ATM. From original performances to spooky visual art showcases and devilish downtown parties,…
While you could pay good money to visit any number of haunted house attractions in the Valley this fall, there are those who prefer that their creepy outings be a little more authentic. Whether they’re haunted, historic, or just eerily abandoned, there are plenty of permanent locations around the Valley…
From the East Valley to the West Valley, central and beyond, altars, sugar skulls, live music, and processions will be popping up all over metro Phoenix to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. Here are seven events to look out for over the next couple weekends…
When a child loses her favorite toy, it means tears and tantrums. But when a toy loses his owner, it’s a whole other story. Based on the award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo, Childsplay’s production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane follows a china rabbit whose world gets turned upside…
Dia de los Muertos is making its way back to the East Valley a little early this year. A two-day celebration at Mesa Arts Center will feature performances by Maricahi Viva, Folklorico Lindo y Querido, Se se Puede Foundation Dancers, Mariachi Juvenil los Primos, Stella Pope Duarte and Liliana De…
The 40th anniversary may mean ruby for the married folk, but for old town Scottsdale it means canvas, ceramics, photographs, and, well, you get the idea. For two score, as Lincoln might put it, Scottsdale’s historic downtown has been hosting its free community artwalk, and this fall it’s looking to…
If only being nickeled and dimed actually meant receiving nickels and dimes. Unfortunately, spending money is a lot easier than saving it. Which is why we’re offering up some activities that avoid reaching for your wallet. From complimentary yoga classes to costume contests and conversations about cavemen, here are our…
The smell of funnel cakes is in the air and circular lights are spinning in the sky. That can only mean one of two things: Aliens are here and they’re throwing a hoe-down or the Arizona State Fair is back up and running. We’re going to go with the latter.The…
