It’s the day after New Year’s Day. If you happen to be older than 25, you’re probably still hungover, so what you need is some great grub. No worries because all you have to do is indulge in the Sapna Cafe Brunch. The homely spot at 1301 Grand Avenue offers…
A little over a month ago, I had a night out at the movies. It was great. Especially because I didn’t have to buy a ticket or endure an annoying shopping center to get to the theater.That’s because I went to the Phoenix Art Museum for my cinema experience.And tonight,…
So you may be sick of shopping right now. Or maybe you’re like me and the holiday season just ignited your disgusting desire to continue consuming.I can’t help it. I like to buy stuff.Either way, you should know that the Phoenix Art Museum Gift Shop (The Museum Store) is now…
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture wants you!Well, actually, they only want you if you happen to be an artist or poet who hasn’t previously received a City of Phoenix public art commission.If that’s the case, you’re eligible to apply for the 7th Avenue Streetscape project…
Poor Heard Museum staff. There’s nothing worse than hauling to work when you know the rest of the world is lying around like lazy bums. Well, actually, there is something worse: you might show up to work and no one is there. We don’t want to do that to the…
Phoenicians settled their homes on the parched desert dirt, and then planted grass everywhere. Eight months boast perfect weather, but we insist on staying in our cars. And, when we set up our Christmas trees, we splat fake-snow goop all over them. In keeping with these quirks, Desert Ridge Marketplace…
Since we’ve thrown Art One a Best of Phoenix Award and we’ve written articles like these, it’s really no secret that our editorial staff is totally rooting for Art One to pull through this recession.And why wouldn’t we? Owner Kraig Foote has an incredible eye for potential. And with his…
We remember a day when Dos Gringos was this stinky little patio on University in Tempe where the just-turned-21 crowd would day drink instead of going to class.These days, Dos Gringos has come a long way. With four locations in town, there’s always a Dos Gringos patio just down the…
The owner of UFO (Universal Furnishings and Offerings) did a very smart thing a couple weeks ago.He called me to tell me about this other smart thing he did at the beginning of the month: he put together an art show. A really good one…
It’s no secret that in our modern lives, friendships help us thriveThat’s why I’m happy to learn that Bentley Gallery in Scottsdale and eye lounge in Phoenix have kicked up a little relationship.You can see the results of this friendly collaboration tonight, at eye lounge where “Works from Bentley Gallery”…
Phoenix Art Museum and the Desert Botanical Garden have two of the country’s most beautiful collections of plant life. But you can’t find them in the landscaping. These plants are hanging on the walls. Humans have been drawing pretty flowers for a long time. Early depictions of plants can be…
If you’re on facebook and you’re “friended” any of the artsy folks downtown, the name Rich Zandlo should ring a bell.Zandlo suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating genetic disease that often causes an early death. Individuals who have the disease usually die in their 20’s or early 30’s, most likely…
Of course, this was on my “to blog” list at the very beginning of December but other arty events forced me to shove this one aside. It’s so sad when that happens.The good news is, this blog will stay relevant for exactly 17 more days…
I wish there were five of me.I mean, I’m sure that would drive everyone else around me (or me’s) crazy. But if there were five of me, I could see and do all the things I want to in this town.And today I’m adding one more thing to my mental…
I just got a little head’s up from the amazing Mr. Duane Smith over at Lisa Sette Gallery that one of their represented artists, Liu Bolin is featured on the home page of yahoo.com today.A featured video shows the incredible process necessary for his photographs. Liu Bolin was a part…
Lately, I’ve gained a tremendous appreciation for nature. I’ve been consistently hitting Phoenix hiking trails for almost four years now and I’m officially smitten with the cacti, desert flowers and dramatic rock formations this area has to offer. I love it so much, I even feel affection for dirt.My fellow…
We found ourselves way out in the East Valley on Saturday night and we thought it might be a good idea to poke around one of Chandler’s old stand-by’s, Fibber Magees. Now, it was freakin’ freezing that night so we were a little worried everyone was home, cuddled up in…
It’s a particularly gloomy day today (and I’m not just talking about the weather) so I’m grateful for the chance to write about the Mutant Piñata Show. This project is always so much fun it’s hard not to feel a little cheered up.This is the third year Bragg’s Pie Factory…
This list has two functions. The first is to let potential tourists in on what it means to be a Phoenician; food-wise. Now, this is not the millionth generic list that will tell you to go to Pizzeria Bianco, Matt’s Big Breakfast or Lux. Yawnsville! Nope, this list will tell…
Load your glue gun, sharpen your knitting needles and download Eye of the Tiger to your itunes…There are three craft fairs going head to head this weekend in this town and I want to see some blood.Just kidding. Actually, I’m pumped that everyone’s so jazzed about getting all hands-y and…
We pretty much keep to ourselves here in the editorial department at New Times, huddled in our caves while creating the content of these beloved pages. But the marketing department just did something so cool that we’re a little embarrassed that we didn’t think of it first. (We’re supposed to…
When my editor told me about the Art-O-Mat, all I said was, “I have no idea what to think of this.”And, I have to admit, I still don’t know.Tonight the Chandler Arts Commission will unveil a vending machine that dispenses original artworks…
