Logan Bellew’s latest installation at Eye Lounge is breathtaking (and it’s not just because the subjects of the photographs are so good lookin’). Angels v.2 is the second installment of a series in which Bellew explores the relationship between age and innocence by way of photographic portraiture. The images themselves…
Steve Wiley is a self-described middle-aged, married guy who has a mild contempt for hipness. He’s spent the last 25 years in the music industry (at Zia and most-recently as the owner of Hoodlums) getting one trend after another jammed down his throat by record labels. We’ve convinced him to…
Frank Henry is a staple in the local architecture community. After becoming the first person in Arizona to receive a Bachelor of Architecture degree from ASU in 1960, he became an expert and local resource on local architecture and the ecology of the southwest and currently works at Taliesin West…
Last week’s announcement of GoPro’s newest-latest action capture HD camera, the Hero 3 Black, means that a whole new wave of bike or helmet mounted videos will be hitting the internets, now in glistening, crystal clear 4K resolution. That’s right, this little box of a camera, which will cost a…
What: This metallic bronze bolero from Monique Martinez-Sandoval’s label Ouma is one of our favorite things we spotted (among many other desirable finds) at Martinez-Sandoval’s indie bridal boutique Cleo & Clementine, which she operates with Mignonne Handmade designer Jennifer Wood. Where: Cleo & Clementine Cost: $68 See also: – Gilbert…
S’all good, man — unless you’re calling real-life Washington D.C. lawyer Saul Goodman on a busy Tuesday afternoon to ask dumb questions like, “Any funny stories because you share the name of a shyster lawyer on a popular TV show?” Turns out the “Breaking Bad” character’s namesake, an honored and…
The surrounding landscape and fall frenzy should be inspiration enough to get to work on something creative. And if you’re itching to have your work sent around the country (and perhaps world) via snail mail, you’ll want to check out MADE art boutique’s Phoenix Postcard Competition. See also: – BOP…
Mallets and forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social and Croquet Tournament on Saturday, November 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. Chow Bella’s profiling the all-star line up of pie-makers, and from now til Pie Social, we’ll…
Christoph Malin has a thing for old movies and space. The Austrian photographer/videographer released his latest project this week, which blends his passions with footage from the International Space Station. “Do you remember 1982’s “TRON” movie?” writes Malin in the video’s intro. “The plot: A computer programmer (epic: Jeff Bridges)…
Welcome back to Explicitly Graphic, a monthly column by Cynthia Clark Harvey (who’s working on a graphic novel of her own). From time to time, Harvey will review graphic novels, talk to artists, and dive into the scene of all things explicitly graphic. Today, she sits down with author and…
Local photographer and app developer Tyson Crosbie recently teamed up with Curtis Miller of Flatterline to create an app that would take the hassle out of saving. According to the website, Control is “the simplest budgeting tool since cash.” The claim isn’t very far off. The app allows you to…
When Robbie Pfeffer started printing copies of Tempe Starving Artist in 2009, it was a few pages dedicated to local art and music — mostly his friends’ gigs. But the publication grew. Pfeffer started printing more pages (and in color), his scope broadened to include hundreds of local artists who…
Mallets and forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social and Croquet Tournament on Saturday, November 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. Chow Bella’s profiling the all-star line up of pie-makers, and from now til Pie Social, we’ll…
Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld The gripping Bel Air Polo Club/Hamptons match wasn’t the only thing to be seen at the second annual Scottsdale Polo Championships. Ladies donned their largest fancy hats and guys puffed on cigars as some of Barrett Jackson’s 2013 cars zoomed by, making Saturday, October 20…
Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us. And while it might be a stretch to knit yourself a Halloween costume in time for this year, it might be just the right time to get cracking on that ugly Christmas sweater for those December parties. Whether you’re a…
Tim Rodgers understands that a home like his isn’t for everyone. After seeing (and lusting after) the compelling architectural forms of his current residence two and a half years ago, the director of SMoCA knew it would be just the right house for him and his partner Jeff Halakal. Since…
Unless you happen to be a killjoy – or maybe a conservative Christian – next weekend will offer plenty of chances to don a costume, down a couple of drinks, and engage in some Halloween fun. Even though the actual observance of All Hallows Eve on October 31 falls on…
Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
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, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend… Monday, October 22:…
Although she made it into the final six contestants, Gilbert-based fashion model Brittany Brown didn’t make the cut to be America’s Next Top Model in Cycle 19 of the reality competition. Tyra and company gave Brown the boot in the episode “The Girl Who Came Back,” which first aired on…
New SNL cast member Aidy Bryant took front and center stage over the weekend in the sketch comedy show’s mock-presidential debate as moderator and CNN correspondent Candy Crowley. Bryant was signed onto SNL in September along with fellow Second City alum Tim Robinson. (Fair warning: Bryant now works in New…
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…
