Some people say there are no places on Earth left to be explored, but that’s only because they’ve never have heard of Børge Ousland, the first person to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported in 1997. You can catch the Arctic explorer at Mesa Arts Center tonight as part of the…
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: April showers bring May flowers, and with spring come floods of florals. Embrace the flowery fun with a vintage A-line miniskirt sporting a busy arrangement of small, colorful…
All you’ll need to get into the StoryCorps Airstream trailer this March is a friend and a few questions. When StoryCorps announced it was returning to Phoenix last month to record stories from community members, reservations were full within an hour of opening. But good news arrives this week from…
Given that its moniker evokes notions of automatons, androids, and cyborgs, one would think that two-year-old Jobot Coffee Shop already would’ve hosted a robot-themed art exhibition When we asked Joey Grether, who’s organizing a showcase of robot artwork at the Fifth Street establishment for March’s Third Friday, why it’s taken…
Because not all advertisements can be slapped on a graphic tee, Japanese advertising company Absolute Territory PR came up with a new “sexy” way to sell content: Women’s thighs. See also: – Urban Outfitters Celebrates Back-to-School with Boozy T-Shirts … And Pisses Off Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Meggings: When…
Time to stock up on everything you need to prep the bunker at this years’ Arizona Survivalist/Prepper Expo. There’s plenty of evidence that the world as we know it is doomed (in a variety of ways — we’ve been keeping tabs), and while local survivalists and preppers are likely one…
Have you ever wondered how to run a movie theater? What about where the film and theater industries are headed? Dan Harkins, owner and CEO of the Harkins Theatres chain, will be speaking Wednesday, March 6, at his Valley Art Theatre, on Mill Avenue in Tempe, about just that. See…
Ben Ruiz’s makeshift office is located in a quiet corner of a Tempe coffee shop where he currently is working on his love letter to the beat-’em-up genre,Aztez. Aztez is a stylized brawler with an art style ripped from the wall of an Aztec pyramid. Gameplay in Aztez is split…
If you (or someone you know) could use $500 for a creative project, pay attention. New Times is presenting our fourth annual Big Brain Awards this year — which means $500 cash prizes for creatives in each of the following categories: performing arts, visual arts, online, design, craft and culinary…
First Friday and Art Detour 25 in Downtown Phoenix, 3/1/13 It was a huge weekend for art in downtown Phoenix. First Friday saw the openings of exhibitions in galleries around town, and Art Detour gave art fans a chance to check out galleries and art studios throughout the weekend. See…
Time to dust off your keys and replace your ribbons, friends — the fourth Phoenix Type-In is just around the corner. The geek-out/meet-and-greet/show-and-tell is a chance for local typewriter fans and connoisseurs to drool over each other’s machines and show off their latest tips and tricks. Get ready to Instagram…
Tempe native Brennan O’Mara is passionate about two things: music and art. The 27-year-old ASU fine arts graduate and drummer incorporates elements of both in his daily wares. What are you wearing right now? The weather is great right now, so I am wearing some frayed, purple corduroy shorts. A…
There aren’t many places where you can catch a ballet under the stars, let alone in one of the world’s only places created for the study and display of the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. But last year, Ballet Arizona and the Desert Botanical Garden teamed up for the world…
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: Pink and Blue Dilemma: The Foam Incident at the Scottsdale Arts Festival. It’s sort of an unspoken rule that you’re never too…
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 . . …
If Bob Ross were alive today, he’d be painting happy little trees all over the place in ecstatic fervor for all the arts and culture happenings in Phoenix. To help you see the forest for the trees, here’s a recap of the top arts and culture stories of the week…
Hello, weekend. We promise not to waste you. Here’s how. UFO Congress @ Fort McDowell Resort and Casino If you find it challenging to find others who share your fervor for Ancient Aliens, UFO-spotting, and complaining about Fringe, then the next few days just got a whole lot busier. The…
Downtown Phoenix’s Third Friday and Art Detour combined make a weekend full of local artwork. The 25-year-old event, officially organized by Artlink, will take over galleries and studios on Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row, and 16th Street (and a few in between). Here’s a peek at our Field Guide for Art…
The zine scene (try saying that ten times fast) is coming together this weekend for Phoenix’s Fourth Annual Underground Publisher’s Convention at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Event creators Aaron Johnson and Jacki O met during the first season of First Friday Night Live and decided to collaborate on an event that…
Arizona State University announced this afternoon that Sparky, the Sun Devil mascot, got (another) facelift. Like Madonna, the mascot is re-imagined every few years (in 2011, he got a creepy mustache and a new jersey) and has been updated more than a dozen times since 1946, explain ASU staff members…
The setup: Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore are successful TV writers from New Jersey (if you ever wonder who’s married to Adrienne Barbeau, it’s Van Zandt) who also create mainstream farces (Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.). The team’s Wrong Window! takes the overall plot of Hitchcock’s Rear Window (28th…
If you’re headed out for a few shows, or if you’re just looking for some pretty cool things to buy/see/eat/drink in downtown Phoenix we’ve got you covered. Introducing Quick PHX. You’ll spot our paper guide on newsstands, counter tops, and coffee tables starting today and if you’re lucky, throughout the…
