The second the summer said adios, a new weekly ritual took over the Cycle Cycling Team (of one): henceforth, every Sunday’s ride would include time in South Mountain Park.Since its inception, Cycle has proclaimed South Mountain as the Valley’s ultimate cycling playground, so why not enjoy the nation’s largest municipal…
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars are rather durable shoes, to say the least. (And we ain’t referring to the fact that ever-popular canvas kicks, which were invented in 1917, have been around for nearly a century.) If you’ve ever owned a pair, there’s no doubt you can attest to how 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: Transitioning from summer to fall requires some easy-to-layer looks, and this aqua polo dress will brighten up the season’s warm oranges and oxblood reds. Where: Mabella Chic Cost:…
Following the not-so-fashionable failures of Urban Outfitters, Paul Frank, and Hello Kitty, clothing retailer GAP pulled a T-shirt from its website this week after it sparked a public outcry from countless Native American communities. The shirt was created by American designer Mark McNairy for an exclusive Gap men’s line by…
Because there’s no better way to spend $15,000 to accomplish what you/your significant other can’t, LELO unveiled its Inez Gold to the worldwide market. According to LELO’s website, the Inez Gold is “a high quality sex toy for women like no other. The best LELO vibrator is crafted in 24K…
We’re now two weeks away from the greatest night of the year, and, not to get uppity, but we implore you not to half-ass your Halloween celebration. We know, the date snuck up on you yet again, but we’ve also suffered enough bad Halloween shindigs to know that if you’re…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Somebody said recently…
It’s that time of year when the weather cools down, the creative project lists get a little longer, and a little flier comes through the mail for one of our favorite events of the year. Frances announced the date and time of its seventh Crafeteria, an annual gathering of local…
God bless evolution. It’s not every day (it’s really more like once every few weeks) scientists discover new species that make our stomachs turn and prove that Mother Nature is one sick lady. Introducing the Pelodiscus sinensis — a Chinese soft-shelled turtle that eats, breathes, and pees out of its…
We’re in the thick of the Halloween season, and whether or not you have a costume planned or a few big bowls of candy ready for distribution, now’s the time to head to a few haunted houses around the Valley that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Phoenix is…
Phoenix FearCon 2012 in Scottsdale, 10/13/12 Valley horror fan enthusiasts were treated to a freakish day of fun at FearCon on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at UltraStar Cinemas in Scottsdale. See Also: – Yandy, Creators of the “Sexy” Sesame Street and Hamburger Costumes Explain Why You Should Be a Sexy…
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 15:…
It’s time once again for the Arizona State Fair. Everyone has their favorite part. Lots of people (including yours truly) enjoy corn dogs as big as your forearm. The pig races are irresistible. And there’s the temptation of trying to win an enormous stuffed animal that you have no room…
They grow up so fast. Roosevelt Row’s Jobot Coffee is turning two years old this week, and to celebrate, John Sagasta and his crew are throwing a musical birthday spectacular they call Showbot at Jobot, happening Tuesday, October 16. The free event will feature two main stages with a lineup…
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…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. Masquerade Ball @ Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge ‘Tis the season for dressing up and partying, and Dollhouse gets in on the fun Friday night with a…
When it comes to the professional wrestling world, there are few bigger icons than Sting. Both a living legend and general of the ring, he’s been a part of the business for more than 25 years and has held more than 12 world championships in that time. Currently one of…
Admit it, after months of watching a chubby redneck child compete in beauty pageants and make sketti with her family, you’ve become accustomed to a certain level of culture in TV entertainment. Now that the first season on Honey Boo Boo is over you may be wondering what other shows…
SEEDspot, the local business incubator, announced the first group of ventures to participate in the eight-month curriculum. At the SEEDspot kick-off event last week, each of the 16 ventures addressed a crowd of hundred of attendees who gathered in the Levine Machine Building on Grant and Sixth streets. The inaugural…
The employees of Yandy know all too well that sexy is the Halloween trend of the decade. The Arizona-based company was started in 2005 by brothers Chad and Evan Horstman in Scottsdale. Today, Yandy operates out of a warehouse in Deer Valley Airpark and sells more than 7,000 items online,…
Phoenix’s favorite undead dance company, Scorpius Dance Theater, returns this week for the ninth season of Lisa Starry’s A Vampire Tale. What has now become a local tradition, A Vampire’s Tale is often referred to as the “Nutcracker of Halloween.” This dark and seductive performance assembles a cast of 25…
The holiday decorations are already starting to go up in Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, but behind the scenes, public art and city employees are also working on another kind of street-side activation. The third cycle of IN FLUX — a program that commissions, promotes and enables…
