When the legal braintrust at Disney Enterprises heard the roar of criticism aimed at its applications to trademark “Dia de los Muertos” earlier today, the corporation decided to quickly and quietly backpedal. Disney had filed 10 applications last week in hopes of obtaining the trademark to the phrase “Dia de…
Update: Since the publication of this post, Disney has canceled its applications for trademarks on Dia de los Muertos. In 10 applications filed May 1 through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Disney Enterprises Inc. is attempting to trademark the phrase “Dia de los Muertos.” If successful, the corporation would…
It’s time to cue up some Alice Cooper since, you know, school’s out for summer as of Wednesday as Arizona State University and other institutions of higher learning in Metro Phoenix. Once you sell back the armload of textbooks and say adieu to the profs, you might want to use…
On Thursday, May 16, Scottsdale Public Art is teaming up with the International Sculpture Center (ISC) to bring an ISConnets event to the Hotel Valley Ho. A Conversation: Sculpture + Architecture will be a panel discussion followed by a sunset reception on the rooftop of the Midcentury Modern hotel. With…
Wednesday night, Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum will recognize eight local artists who’ve made a mark in the contemporary scene. The annual event celebrates up to seven emerging Arizona artists with $1,500 grants to purchase materials and one mid-career artist with $5,000 plus a special exhibition of his or her…
Baz Luhrmann’s highly anticipated film adaptation of The Great Gatsby hits theaters Friday, May 10. With sparkly, soirée-ready costumes designed by Miuccia Prada and Catherine Martin, the decadent flick has spawned a slew of Daisy- and Jay-inspired fashions that range from glamorous to downright gaudy. While it may sound appealing,…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re like us that means you probably have some last-minute shopping to do. Show Mommy Dearest that all her hard work has not gone unnoticed with unique gifts from some of favorite local boutique and spas. Pick and choose from our best-loved items…
Fresh out of the gun show/NRA Convention over the weekend comes good news for every gun-toting woman with a need to keep her business under wraps. Introducing the Flashbang. See also: – Thunderwear: Because a Gun That Close to Your Junk Has to Be a Good Idea – Fundawear: Durex’s…
Each week, Jackalope Ranch brings you a free event, workshop, or you-name-it happening in Phoenix. Because sometimes the best things in life really are free. This week’s freebie: Free Flow Thursdays at the W Scottsdale. We’ll admit, we’re not the biggest fans of the gym — the fluorescent lighting, the…
Stray Cat Theatre’s production of Trista Baldwin’s Chicks with Dicks commences with a go-go dancing competition and a lap dance, and heads south from there. This unyielding camp comedy is so relentlessly awful, it should be offered up not as entertainment but as punishment for the worst possible crimes. See…
There are few redeeming qualities about this city when it comes to the summer months. But if you can’t beat it (’cause, trust us, you can’t), you might as well head to the spa to drop some coin on a few hours of rest, relaxation, and respite from the blaze…
Grand Avenue Get Down, First Friday, 5/3/13 Choppers, hot rods, classic cars, and art could all be found on Grand Avenue and Pierce Street on Friday for the Grand Avenue Get Down. The event, hosted by El Moises, featured art, classic cars, and more. Check out the complete slideshow…
As anyone who’s ever played Shadow of the Colossus, Rez, or Ico would likely attest, video games have become much more than just amusing distractions for geeks and teens. It’s as much a legitimate art form as painting or sculpture, and no less a source than either the Smithsonian or…
We know: The beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you’ll see we’re off to a pretty good week of art events, sporting events, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend. Monday, May 6:…
This summer has an abundance of noteworthy films coming out and quite a few that might not be worth the cost of admission. Jackalope Ranch is here to help guide you through the movie madness with five must see indie flicks that should go mainstream and five more that can…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
Season five of RuPaul’s Drag Race is one of the most dramatic seasons to date. Unlike previous seasons, there was no clear winner from the get-go. We had a feeling Sharon Needles and Raja were going to win, and we’re still disappointed that Tyra Sanchez beat out Raven and Jujubee…
Every year over the first weekend in May people all over the world (75 cities in 15 countries as of 2011) gather to take part in Jane’s Walk, an event that formed out of famed writer and urbanist Jane Jacob’s legacy (and coincides with her birthday). In case you failed…
At absolutely no point over the next 72 hours or so should you have to ask the question, ¿Dónde está la partido este fin de semana? (or “Where is the party this weekend?” for you monolinguists). ¿Por qué? Because there are going to be an exhaustive amount of celebrations occurring…
When El Moisés began planning this weekend’s Grand Avenue Get Down, he initially envisioned it as an stunning convergence of Latino culture, art, and automobiles of every shape and size. But one thing the 38-year-old artist didn’t want, however, was for the two-day event to be considered “just another Cinco…
T.G.I.F., Phoenix. Here’s how to spend your weekend — from Cinco revelry and a Derby bash to artsy endeavors. Al Beadle Art Walk @ UNION Sculptures by acclaimed Mid-century Modern Valley architect Al Beadle are on display at Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION through the weekend. See also: – Your Guide…
Right now the creative thinkers at Arizona State University are inviting some of the world’s best thinkers to challenge the status quo and think creatively about the future. Their project, called Project Hieroglyph, is a challenge to expand our minds and push ourselves closer to the next, big innovation. See…
