We’re on a roll with hitting bars that make us feel all warm and comfy. Last week, it was the home-like Rose & Crown, and this week, we hit another cozy house-turned-bar, Casey Moore’s in Tempe.Perhaps it’s because there’s hardly a damn thing going on in town this time of…
Awww, it’s a miniature flower…soooo cuuuuute!Take something, make it little and it’s automatically ten times more appealing. Have you seen those tiny Coke cans? Adorable! Or how about Converse shoes for toddlers? I look at those things and my heart melts. And then, of course, we can’t forget babies. Baby…
Between this, this and this, I don’t know what other incentive New Times has to provide in order to get you out of the house tonight.But, if you’re still unsure (what’s wrong with you, anyway? Agoraphobia?), I’ve got one last blog with which I will try to bait you…
Roosevelt Row can be a little overwhelming on First Friday. Every month, I wade my way through a sea of people for a couple hours, then burn out and head home. Of course, I inevitably miss a couple items on my “to see” list. This Friday will be jam-packed for…
Well, we’re coming in at mid-week here and I say it’s time to start talking about all the shows that will open this Friday.Wait, is that sentence grammatically correct? I’m unsure. Where’s that Grammar101 guy? I could really use another five paragraphs in the comments that explain my writing mistakes…
There are some weekends when we just want to hit a favorite spot in town and see how photo-worthy it can be.Last Friday, July 31st, was one such night. We rolled down to The Rose & Crown Pub which is fast becoming one of our favorite drinking holes in Central…
I’ve always prided myself on, well, not being a hippie. Recently, however, I’m finding I’m doing more and more hippie-like things… I started an herb garden in my breakfast nook (the pots are nestled in with my natural crystal salt lamp), I bought a pair of TOMS shoes and wear…
Don’t worry, if you’re interested in this modeling gig, you can still eat lunch today. This casting call is for artsy fashion models. It’s for people who are fun to look at because they are pretty/interesting/beautiful/wild/alternative/kinda scary.The Grand Avenue Festival, set to take place September 26th, will feature (among many…
Are your kids totally bored with summer now? I remember that feeling of actually wanting to go back to school. It was too hot to play outside, games of “The Little Mermaid” in the pool had lost their charm and I was sick of playing Nintendo.You really couldn’t pay me…
Okay, I know Phoenix is in its how-did-anyone-think-to-settle-in-this-Hell-zone time of year right now but hear me out. Er, actually, hear artist, Jason Hill, out. This guy is our number one promoter of all things that are good in Phoenix. Namely, our architecture. Some may be surprised to know that we…
No, not “Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds” Nick Cave. I’m talking about “Nick Cave soundsuits” Nick Cave – who is equally fascinating, as far as I’m concerned.Now, I know I’m not the only one at New Times writing about this guy. But I can’t resist the urge to blog…it’s…
This one’s a ways off, but, if you’re like me and you need the social/emotional comfort of securing a good friend to come along with you for this kind of thing, you’ll need some time to coordinate.MADE art boutique is hosting a wire crochet class and workshop on Saturday, August…
Okay, so I admit this blog is way under the gun (the deadline for this call to artists is August 3rd) but I just wouldn’t feel right about life if I didn’t at least mention it.And, since the applicants are artists, I figure working under pressure at the last minute…
Recycled, re-used or re-appropriated materials in fine art is nothing new. Especially with the whole Green movement and rash of sustainability enthusiasts, this practice is everywhere.I’m cool with the whole idea, I really am. But, sometimes, I just want to come across an artist who relishes in aesthetics, not politics…
You should know by now that there are more chickens in the world than any other type of bird. They may not be smart or beautiful or willing to learn tricks, but they sure are popular. And for good reason. The feathered ground scrabblers eat pests, lay eggs, and can…
Tonight, you should do what I did a week ago. Really, you should. Because I went to the Phoenix Art Museum to see “Phantom Sightings: Art After the Chicano Movement”.I have to say, I loved this show. And while I won’t get too heavy-duty on the criticism here, there are…
I’ve had this blog idea in my back pocket for a while and I believe this is the day I’m going to write it.I heard about a website. A crazy one. And I’m not going to pretend that I really understand what’s going on here. Okay, go ahead and click…
Once again, I find myself in a position where there’s a darn good Third Friday Art Walk to blog about, but I’d rather blog about an event on Saturday. Hmmm, what to do…Ok, here’s the plan: I’ll throw down some links to some sweet stuff happening tonight that you can…
Have there really been eight seasons of American Idol? That settles it. We’re all freaking sadists with rampant addictions to witnessing innocents get brutal lashings by that iron-maiden-tongued Brit Simon Cowell. Not to mention, we’ve had eight glorious years of watching Paula Abdul slowly wither to the same mental state…
If you’re into the suicide-girl types, pool parties like Star Swim and Adult Swim are your place to spy some gnarly tats peeking out of bikini lines. On the other hand, if you like more conservative-looking woman who still put out, we’ve got just the pool party for you. Head…
Move over, MySpace and Facebook, Twitter is about to have its day. The social-networking site is three years old and has an estimated 4.5 million users worldwide. Flagstaff artist Mike Frick (a.k.a. Frickshow), is one of them. He lives on the outskirts of the town and, though he doesn’t own…
We’ve all snapped photos of our beloved pets before. And with the aid of websites like icanhascheezburger.com, we get to see everyone else’s mediocre kitty and doggy shots.So how is it that when William Wegman takes photos of his Weimaraners, it’s considered high art?I say one look at any of…
