Oh, how we pity the sons and daughters of famous musicians. The lavish parties. The trust funds. The saccharine-kid-pop careers spawned on the coattails of achy-breaky, one-hit-wonder dads. From Carnie “Yo-Yo Diet” Wilson to ’90s Latin-pop hottie Enrique Iglesias, these famous kids are always sucking up, er, getting sucked into…
Every restaurant owner seems to fancy himself (or herself) an art expert these days, whether it’s the Burger King franchisee with a taste for retro prints or the young, hip entrepreneur who decorates with bold abstract paintings. Each week, we’ll be serving up a slice of the best — and the worst — local restaurant decor. Will these hand-picked…
Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I’ve been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab “crappy coupon booket o’ the week” I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off…
It’s mid-January, which means that about 35 percent of Americans have already broken their New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’re still doing crunches and avoiding carbs, but if you’re like us, you’re already tucked into a giant meatball hoagie watching the latest episode of The Mentalist. Luckily, we can keep our…
The Dow’s down 3.5 percent, Congress is preparing a second $350 billion bailout package, and Kia’s offering cars for a buck. It seems the only one who isn’t losing her shirt these days is local artist Kaori Takamura, who retired from graphic-design work to pursue her craft full-time. Takamura’s signature…
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with truth. As an only child with a vivid imagination, lying came easy. By junior high, I was an expert forger, using carbon paper and an old typewriter to change report card grades and signing permission slips as if they were faux Van Goghs…
Saturday Night’s Poe Show, a macabre fiesta put on by local lit group Anthology, Inc. in celebration of Poe’s 200th b-day, was completely sold out. The dude was rumored to be a drunk, a drug addict, a pedophile — although his marriage to a 13-year-old cousin makes that last one kind of…
Now that the economy is in the crapper and the jobless rate is skyrocketing, immigration isn’t a hot-button issue anymore. Even Sheriff Joe’s busy earning extra bucks with his new Fox reality show Smile . . . You’re Under Arrest! instead of rounding up illegals. But photographer Jill Enfield, whose…
Listing your childhood icons instantly gives away your age. Not convinced? Say Mr. T or Care Bears, and your glory days were the ’80s. Name Buzz Lightyear or Tickle Me Elmo, and you’re a child of the ’90s. Twilight or Hannah Montana? Jailbait. Local artist Glen Allen hails from the…
2008 was a killer year for new finds: 264 gold coins from the seventh century in Israel’s Jerusalem National Park, legless lizards in the Brazilian rainforest, and a previously undiscovered Shakespeare play – at least, that’s what the late playwright Dale Wasserman wanted you to believe. Theater Works will present…
Strolling into the office at 10 is trendy, and American CEOs are late to 80 percent of meetings, but German artist Klaus Rinke swears he’s always on time. In fact, he’s obsessed with it. “When I was young, I was required to be at home at 8 p.m. on the…
When artists say they would bleed for their work, they don’t usually mean it literally (well, except for that crazy “period porn” lady who paints with, uh, Aunt Flo). But in searching for ways to visually illustrate the “One Drop Rule” of the early 20th century that labeled any person…
Encaustic (hot wax) art is messy, semi-dangerous, and difficult to work with. The only bonus, really, is the kinky stuff you can do with the leftovers. But when lifelong painter Susan Foley encountered the technique, it was love at first sight. “My work has always been about surface, and I…
By Wynter HoldenGoing to a wild block party? Catching a couple of local bands play your favorite hangout? Snuggling up on the couch with your sweetie, watching the Times Square ball drop? Whatever your plans tonight, you’ll likely need a couple of days to recuperate from the wild goings-on, and…
Who doesn’t love a good portrait? The Two Fridas. Warhol’s Marilyn series. Jennifer Aniston’s nude GQ cover. Tempe artist Clay Elliott specialized in portraits until a few years ago, when a European vacation shifted his focus away from flesh. “I was attracted to the monuments and statues of Spain,” he…
By Wynter HoldenNow that Christmas is nearly here and two of the Hanukkah candles have already been lit, it’s time to get that lazy shopper’s booty in gear and finish off the endless lists we know you have. Bratz for your little brats? Got ’em. Skull belt buckle for emo…
Divaz boutique on Mill Ave. has a Buy 1, Get 1 sale on Juicy charms and free holiday gift wrapping with any purchase! For more “cerebral” loved ones, our beloved Changing Hands Bookstore’s got a half-dozen racks of discount books, most less than $7. Stuck on what to get your guy friend? A tobacco leaf…
In this age of illegal wiretapping and 9/11 conspiracy theories, it’s a wonder that Beth Ames Swartz admits she hides subliminal messages in her art. No worries; this isn’t They Live, so there won’t be any commands to “obey” or “marry and reproduce.” The colorful paintings in the Paradise Valley…
Brothers are supposed to armwrestle, throw punches, and fight over chicks. Right? Not so for “Molten Brothers” Kenneth Richardson and Mike Goodwin, local artists who met at the 515 Arts gallery and immediately felt a kinship. They co-curated the popular “Deck” skateboard art shows, then started working on collaborative pieces…
Brothers are supposed to armwrestle, throw punches, and fight over chicks. Right? Not so for “Molten Brothers” Kenneth Richardson and Mike Goodwin, local artists who met at the 515 Arts gallery and immediately felt a kinship. They co-curated the popular “Deck” skateboard art shows, then started working on collaborative pieces…
The Joneses covered their house in glittering white icicles. You bought a blow-up snowman. They countered with a herd of lighted reindeer (which you stealthily rearranged into sexual positions). Surrender now, because A Christmas Fantasy is clearly the victor in this year’s holiday decor wars. The free annual display, located…
It’s no secret that we love local artist Jason Hill. His bold, graphic depictions of Phoenix landmarks have graced a few New Times covers, and this year he scored our Best of Phoenix award for Best Etsy Shop. His iconic images are everywhere, from coffee houses and vintage shops to light rail infomercials…
