The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market was born from a garage and estate sale hunter’s mentality shared by three girlfriends — Lindsey Holt, Coley Arnold, Monique Wallis — with insatiable appetites for killer finds (and a dash of tush humor). Inspired by a shopping excursion through the Northwest, the…
Holidays and celebrations vary greatly from culture to culture. For exampel, you might be surprised that America’s favorite south-of-the-border holiday, Cinco de Mayo, is not when Mexico celebrates its independence. The nation gained independence from Spain 41 years prior to the Battle of Puebla (which is what ol’ Cinco is…
If anything, Ishmael Beah’s life has revolved around luck – good and bad. Born in Sierra Leone, he was separated from his family when civil war broke out and then forced to join the government army — all by the age of 13. In his late teens, he successfully fled…
Like any great artist, Fiona Apple is uncompromising in pursuit of her muse. Her vision is exceptionally personal and uniquely her own. Beyond intimate, it runs to the brink of claustrophobia. Most confessional songwriters wear their hearts on their sleeves; Apple pulls the still pumping mess out of her chest…
China’s most prominent artist and political activist Ai Weiwei is known for his outspoken political views, controversial art installations, and fiery past with Chinese authorities. He was arrested in April 2011 for “economic crimes,” though arts communities worldwide suspected that Chinese officials wanted to silence his outspoken criticism of the…
Minus a brief whirlwind of being Marilyn Monroe’s spouse and not naming names to the House Un-American Activities Committee, Arthur Miller’s personal life was mostly his own. Writing for 68 of his 89 years, he produced something rare and precious in American drama: serious, interesting plays about mature people. Theatre…
There are more than a few reasons to celebrate the end of summer including the reopening of Tilt Gallery. Known for its photography shows and workshops, the downtown art space closes its doors every summer and returns every fall with a must-see exhibition. This autumn is no different. September brings…
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Village Voice Media film critic Karina Longworth is soaking up the silver screen at the Toronto International Film Festival this week. Come back to Jackalope Ranch every day for dispatches from TIFF.See also: When Directors Love Their Stars: Frances Ha and Yellow at the Toronto Film Festival See also: How…
Village Voice Media film critic Karina Longworth is soaking up the silver screen at the Toronto International Film Festival this week. Come back to Jackalope Ranch every day for dispatches from TIFF.See also: How Hollywood Movies Led to Genocide: The Act of Killing at the Toronto Film Festival See also:…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Grocery stores nationwide are packing up their remaining stock of kiddie pools and lawn chairs to make room for three aisles of seasonal holiday goodness. Unfortunately, two-thirds of said revelry is dedicated to Christmas. However, behind the jolly fat man and peeking…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Kevin Flanagan…
September is not just the time where Valley denizens embrace the gradual cooling of evenings and mornings and begin cracking windows for a wee bit of fresh air any chance they can. September also means that the fall cycling season is just around the corner and it’s time for legs…
In line with the growing interest in collaborative online artistic endeavors like the Ken Andrews-led (Failure, Year of the Rabbit, Ken Andrews) Digital Noise Academy, Phoenix Design Week organizers announced that during this year’s celebration of local design, they’ll showcase the results of their experiment, “Exquisite Phoenix.” “Exquisite Phoenix” takes…
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The lineup for the annual Chaos Theory at Legend City Studios takes local artist Randy Slack almost all year to put together (and negotiate). Artists have traditionally been invited by Slack to show their work, but as the event has grown in popularity and attendance, his inbox is filled almost…
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to cross the US/Mexico Border in the middle of the night with few resources and a lot of trust in a guide, the experience now yours for $20. Caminata Nocturna (or “night hike’) is a theme park in the town of El Alberto,…
Village Voice Media film critic Karina Longworth is soaking up the silver screen at the Toronto International Film Festival this week. Come back to Jackalope Ranch every day for dispatches from TIFF.The best, most daring and form-defying documentaries in the world right now are being funded by the Danish Film…
You know Halloween is lurking around the corner when candy corn Oreos appear on the shelves, Spirit stores start popping up in abandoned shopping centers, and Martha Stewart is demonstrating how to make your own cob web tablecloths in 87 simple steps. But this fall, something new is on the…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Kim Moody…
Village Voice Media film critic Karina Longworth is soaking up the silver screen at the Toronto International Film Festival this week. Come back to Jackalope Ranch every day for dispatches from TIFF.This is a blog post about two movies that were screened for the press within the first 24 hours…
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,…
