If you agree that there’s nothing quite like seeing artwork by a creative power couple side by side, then you’re in for a treat. Phoenix-based artists Kristin Bauer and Emmett Potter have shown work together before, but not since the closing of their Scottsdale pop-up Squeeze Gallery. This month, the…
Go right ahead and bemoan Sarah Jessica Parker, Lululemon, and celeb trainer Tracy Anderson all you want. It doesn’t change the fact that ever-popular Pilates is a super-effective workout – and, unlike your lovehandles after a few sessions, it’s here to stay.Accept it. And see what all the flat-belly fuss…
Before Ahmed Alsoudani took the contemporary art world by storm, he grew up in Iraq, lived in Syria as a refugee, and fled to the United States where he was granted asylum. His young life experiences were heavily surrounded by violence and consequences of violence — themes reflected in his…
Attention, film buffs: It’s that time of year when Phoenix gets to showcase aspiring filmmakers and everyday Phoenicians can pretend to be a part of the glitterati, rubbing elbows with celebrities, producers, and directors. The 13th Annual Phoenix Film Festival will screen more than 150 feature films, documentaries, and shorts…
Tempe cycling fans can take a big sigh of relief — Bike Saviours has found a (fitting) home across the street from bicycle-friendly bar Boulders on Broadway at 1930 S Roosevelt St. According to collective member (and Jackalope Ranch contributor) Heather Hoch, the Saviours haven’t set an opening date but…
Canal Convergence | Spring Equinox will bring the series of waterfront events and installations hosted by Scottsdale Public Art to a close this weekend with a grand finale celebration lasting four days. The event will feature Art Bridge Live! presented by Artisan Market. Additionally, several artists, including Kendall Buster, Melissa…
We’re halfway through spring, which means you’re probably in that miserable limbo between having thoroughly failed your New Year’s resolution and desperately needing to get in shape for summer. Lucky for you, personal trainer and The Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels is here to help, with her first-ever tour, Maximize…
ZapCon in leveling up. Organizers of the two-day classic arcade and pinball gaming event taking place next month in downtown Phoenix recently announced that they’re expanding the scope of the event to include numerous game-related activities that don’t involve mashing buttons. According to Wes Cleveland, who’s helping put on ZapCon…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: A pair of broken-in leather cowboy kickers is a must-have for every wardrobe. With an Old West feel, copper embellishments, and a cow skull adorning each ankle, these…
Every girl fantasizes about her dream wedding, but her big day is usually full of compromises, thanks to messy logistics and the lack of a prince charming. Weddings are stressful, which makes eloping in Vegas an attractive option, but that still involves buying a dress that gets worn for only…
Less than a month after Arizona State University unveiled the new face of its Sun Devil mascot, university representatives say they’re encouraging students and fans to participate in a redesign. Sparky the Sun Devil’s facelift was the result of a partnership between ASU and Disney that was poorly received and…
Because there’s no use in waiting for the trial to be over or or giving those involved a minute for closure, Lifetime has confirmed that a movie based on the Jodi Arias circus trial is currently in the works. The reported working title: Dirty Little Secret: The Jodi Arias Story…
If we were looking for reasons to show some appreciation for all that Ballet Arizona brings to the Valley arts scene, then we found three more to add to the list: choreographers Alexei Ratmansky and Alejandro Cerrudo and Director’s Choice. The pair of leading choreographers will join Ballet Arizona artistic…
New, vintage, and handmade goods meet gardening at Roosevelt Growhouse and GROWop Boutique. Makes sense, then, that the shop/community plot’s Honey Harvest promises more than just sweetener. Along with a big batch of nectar-infused treats, the garden party will feature an exclusive collection of 25 paintings from Rebecca Green and…
Arizona is consistently teeming with celebrities — actors/actresses, athletes and musicians — who flock to our state in search of better winter weather, prime golfing conditions and pristine courses, and of course, some nightlife action. But while we’re never in shortage of potential celebrity sightings, we don’t actually have that…
They had us hooked as soon as we caught wind of the words “Frankenstein” and “celebration.” The only problem is we’ll have to wait a few years — until the bicentennial of Mary Shelly’s classic novel — for our monstrous, science-experiment-gone-wrong dreams to come true. See also: – Center for…
Good news, Frank Lloyd Wright fans and historic preservation junkies. While the latest buyers of the David and Gladys Wright House wishes to remain anonymous, they’ve hired local attorney Grady Gammage, Jr., who announced this morning that new plans for the house would include public access. See also: – Frank…
Long after Jackie Kennedy left her design mark on a Lockheed Jetstar used to transport high-profile military personnel, Kenny Scharf picked up a couple of hi-quality spray paint cans and added his own layer. The L.A.-based artist has made a name for himself with large-scale paintings and installations based on…
The thousands who gathered at Tempe Beach Park to see Flogging Molly weren’t the only ones celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in furious fashion along Mill Avenue on Sunday, March 17. Bars and clubs like Fat Tuesday, The Handlebar, Canteen, Firehouse Tempe, and Robbie Fox’s were packed to the rafters with…
Come April 5, the cycling fiends at Bike Saviours will need to find a new home. The Tempe-based nonprofit bicycle collective was founded in 2007, and currently calls a spot behind Sunset Clothing Exchange, 601 University Drive in Tempe, home. But according to collective member (and Jackalope Ranch contributor) Heather…
Third Friday in Downtown Phoenix, 3/15/13 There was a variety of beautifully constructed artwork to be found at the March Third Friday Artwalk, from the 7 C’s display at Bragg’s Pie Factory to tamales and Latino art at {9} Gallery, the What Tribe exhibition at Sagrado, pop art at Modified…
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: MASHup Roundtable Discussion: “Is it Legal?” If you’ve had a chance to check out one of SMoCA’s most recent exhibitions, “MASHup: New…
