It seems as though there are only two seasons in the Valley — hot and not hot. And as you’re undoubtedly aware, particularly this week, we’re firmly in the midst of the latter. However, that only extends to the weather only, because we’re also in the midst of one of…
Last month New Times celebrated the city with our 37th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for best radio stations in Metro Phoenix. Best Local Music Showcase on the Radio KJZZ’s Tiny Desert Concert Though KWSS’ The Morning Infidelity remains Valley radio’s most consistent supporter of…
Last month Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 37th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for Mexican dishes in metro Phoenix Best Tortas Tortas El Güero If your hunger for a torta comes in mini, regular, or supersize, you’re in luck…
Eagles of Death Metal – Tuesday, October 20 – Crescent Ballroom Dave Grohl may seem like the clear choice as the contemporary Rock God, but Josh Homme is the poor man’s candidate. Not only does he rule with a mighty strum in Queens of the Stone Age (as well as…
Here our our picks for music in Phoenix this week. Check out our comprehensive concert calendar for more options. Xavier Rudd and the United Nations – Monday, October 12 – Marquee Theatre Australian-born performer Xavier Rudd takes the multi-instrumentalist label far beyond its usual connotation. In addition to creating music with…
Last week Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 37th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for ethnic restaurants in metro Phoenix Best Mediterranean Restaurant Princess Market and Deli This family-owned and -operated market and restaurant has been chugging away in Mesa…
There’s simply no shortage of things to see and do in October. Discounting all of the hullabaloo of Halloween at the end of the month, there are fall festivals to attend, tankards of German ales to quaff at Oktoberfest gatherings, pleasant weather to enjoy (no…really), and all the thrills and…
Van Halen – Monday, September 28 – Van HalenA small handful of players in rock history have dramatically changed people’s expectations of what was possible to do with an electric guitar. That doesn’t necessarily mean that I have to like their music, but it would be dishonest to say that…
Thousands upon thousands came to Rawhide Western Town in Chandler recently, all of whom had pretty much the same goal in mind — partying their asses off at the Valley’s biggest electronic dance music event of the year, the Mad Decent Block Party. They came clad in off-kilter costumes, neon-colored…
From the sky, Phoenix is brown and cracked, lifeless, a desert wasteland. But the bird’s-eye view does not do justice to this metropolis. Hit the streets, the trails, and the summits and this place reveals itself, slowly, as an oasis. Against odds and for decades, modern pioneers have painted, planted,…
Justin Townes Earle – Monday, September 21 – Musical Instrument Museum Justin Townes Earle can tell stories. It’s what the Nashville-raised singer-songwriter has done for six years, writing albums that have placed him at the forefront of rusty, soulful Americana. His records drip with imagery — muddy rivers, ghosts, “Memphis…
If ever there was a sign of summer’s impending conclusion, it might just be this weekend’s slate of live shows. After a long hiatus, it seems like things are picking back up again around these parts, especially when it comes to live music. The Phoenix Symphony is back in session,…
Here are our concert picks for the week. As always, check out our comprehensive concert calendar for Metro Phoenix for more options. Carbon Leaf – Monday, September 14 – Musical Instrument Museum Theater After almost two decades together, Carbon Leaf (playing tonight at the Bluebird Theater with Chamberlin) has effectively…
LA Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson found out first-hand that Michael Shannon is a pretty stern Monopoly player during a recent game with the actor, who portrays a tortured Orlando real-estate baron in the upcoming 99 Homes. Nicholson and Village Voice film editor Alan Scherstuhl open this week’s Voice Film…
The Blunt Club – Thursday, September 10 – Valley Bar There’s typically plenty of swagger to be found at your average edition of The Blunt Club, probably because the renowned local hip-hop night boasts more than few claims to fame under its belt. Not only does it feature some of…
The upcoming Steve Jobs documentary from Alex Gibney (Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine) is worth seeing even if you’re tired of Apple fanboys — if only for the curious parallels between Apple worshippers and the members of the Church of Scientology, the subject of Gibney’s other recent doc…
Alan Scherstuhl and Stephanie Zacharek of the Village Voice, along with Amy Nicholson of the LA Weekly, run down the worst and best of the movies they saw this summer, which as summers go, wasn’t so terrible. Among the best performances were those by Sam Elliott, wonderful in two movies,…
Be sure to browse our comprehensive concert calendar for more options. Circuit Des Yeux – Friday, August 14 – Valley Bar With the release of In Plain Speech, Circuit de Yeux singer Haley Fohr’s fearless forays into cinematic drone have shifted from solo production to collaboration inspired by collective living…
Fifth Harmony – Friday, August 7 – Comerica Theatre Fifth Harmony began when all five members auditioned on X Factor, and the five ladies have since taken the pop music world by the throat. The group’s debut album, Reflection, sold more than any girl group since the Pussycat Dolls released…
Rodney Carrington – Saturday, August 8 – Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Rodney Carrington takes blue collar comedy and adds a cowboy hat and a thick Southern drawl to create his uniquely “hick-and-proud” comedy and country music routine. For those who aren’t familiar with the boyish-faced standup star and…
Phoenix New Times has an opening for a part-time social media editor. This 20-hour/week position combines journalism with social-media skills to increase the paper’s audience and serve as its public face. The social media editor manages New Times’ Facebook and Twitter accounts, among others, with the expectation of continued engagement…
Here are our picks for the best live music in Phoenix this week. Be sure to browse our comprehensive concert calendar for more options. Le Butcherettes – Tuesday, July 21 – Crescent Ballroom Many bands have elaborate stage shows, but not many are as violent or eccentric as Le Butcherettes…
