Arts & Culture

The globetrotting photographer discusses her work and techniques in conjunction with “Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor.” Sat., Jan. 31, 2 p.m., 2009…

The event, held in conjunction with ASU’s MLK Day/Black History Month festivities, features a re-enactment of the Dr. King’s march on Washington and a reading of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech by Charles St. Clair. Thu., Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m., 2009…

The author, Interfaith Worker Justice founder, and little-guy advocate signs and discusses her new book, Wage Theft in America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid — and What We Can Do About It. Sat., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., 2009…

Some say the Super Bowl is the only true remnant of America’s once-communal society. If you call getting assaulted by four-hour pregame shows and inane advertising communal, okay. But we’d argue that the last moment when this society was truly at one was July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong planted…

When members of Mr. Kline and the Wizards of Time broke it off in 2007 to pursue solo endeavors, the scene lost a kickass band. But then Michael Porter and Andy Hiller formed the new Wizards of Time, and instead of ripping off the initial incarnation, the two front men…

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…

The UCLA Bruins are the three-time defending Pac-10 champeens in men’s basketball. Mike Montgomery’s Cal squad and its lights-out shooters have been on a tear. And the Arizona State Sun Devils, ranked in the Top 25 all season, have a chance of winning their first conference championship ever. However, there’s…

The Devils host a better-than-average Wazoo team led by senior guard Taylor Rochestie and senior center Aron Baynes. Thu., Jan. 29, 7 p.m., 2009…

On the heels of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the west side gets into the healthy mix when it hosts the Arizona Road Racers Desert Classic Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and 5K. Sat., Jan. 31, 7 a.m., 2009…

Thomas Vanek (pictured) and the Sabres continue their Western swing with a stop at Jobing against the Coyotes. Sat., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., 2009…

As the Phoenix Suns continue their season-making-or-breaking playoff push, the Sacramento Kings recently clinched something as well: our award for 2008-09 NBA masters of sucktitude. Along with the Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, and L.A. Clippers, the Kings have spent the entire season toiling in the league’s cellar. What makes Suckramento…

Ben Gordon, Drew Gooden, and Derrick Rose (pictured) of the big, bad Chicago Bulls take on the Phoenix Suns. Sat., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., 2009…

“Torture the women!” So said the 19th-century French playwright Sardou, when asked for advice on success in the theater. Phoenix Metropolitan Opera, the upstart kid on the Valley’s fat-lady-sings block, has taken this strategy to heart. Having launched its sophomore season with Puccini’s Tosca (based on Sardou’s play), the company,…

The Ranch will simulcast the Super Bowl on 20 HD plasmas and offer drink specials. Participants in the Half Time Challenge will vie for various prizes, including autographed Cardinals memorabilia, a Nintendo Wii, and Suns tickets. DJ Kid Vicious spins after the game. Reservations are recommended. Sun., Feb. 1, noon-2…

Enjoy food and drink specials, prize giveaways, and other fun while cheering the Cardinals on to victory. Sun., Feb. 1, 1 p.m., 2009…

Get your groove on, and find some groove-adelic vinyl, at this always hopping affair. Sat., March 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2009…

The martial arts competition features five divisions: Taiji Quan solo for men and women, Taiji Sword for men and women, and group Taiji Quan/Taiji Sword (three to six people per group). Sat., Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2009…

While the dudes watch the game, chicks can celebrate with free polish changes and personalized beauty “coaching” from the techs at the W spa. RSVP required. Sun., Feb. 1, 3-6 p.m., 2009…

It’ll cost ya — from $1,500 up to $25,000 — but this event, held annually the day after FBR final-round play, allows amateurs to play the TPC in tournament-ready condition, the way the pros do. And hey, it is for a good cause. This year’s beneficiary is Desert Voices, a…

While there’s been much talk about the changing Phoenix area, Tempe is the part of town perhaps the most under siege. Long-timers remember the days when Mill Avenue was a cool place to be – when mom-and-pop businesses and live-music venues lined the street. Now . . . not so…

View the big game on various flat-screens (including a 92-inch HDTV) while munching on the complimentary buffet. A raffle will benefit HomeBase Youth Services. An after-party beginning at 8 p.m. features host Eddie Johnson and DJ Ced Ceballos. Sun., Feb. 1, 2 p.m., 2009…

Murder. Scandal. Black-ops. Military profiteering. Fraud. Bribery. Beltway blackmail. Hmmm, you’d think author Len Downie Jr. had written a secret history of the past two presidential administrations in his debut novel, The Rules of the Game. In a way, he has. The gripping read is an end product of the…