The story of “Booker’s Place: A Mississippi Story,” began while Yvette Johnson was doing research for a project in her ASU Family History Writing class almost five years ago. Johnson was looking for more information about her grandfather, Booker Wright, who was killed a year before she was born. In…
First Friday in Downtown Phoenix, 9/7/12 Check out the scenes at First Friday in Downtown Phoenix. It may not be Fall yet, but cooler temperatures brought people out to Roosevelt Row to see local art, listen to live music, and eat some good street food. A DJ spun tracks at…
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. See also:…
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 (to mark on your calendar for next week: Movie in the Garden at GROWop If the only thing you love more than…
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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, September 10:…
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. See also:…
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…
Three stars of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will bow out of the show before the upcoming 38th season, including Andy Samberg, Kirsten Wiig, and Abby Elliot, which means there are a few funny slots to fill before the show kicks back off in mid September. And if all goes as…
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. Rachel Malloy…
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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. See also:…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
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Snakes or Ropes is a type of fire poi (a tethered, swinging weight) with uses a straight length of flaming Kevlar rope attached to a chain. See also: Burning Man: Phoenix Artists Take Gigantic Insects, Jack-In-The-Box Fetuses and Other Unique Art to the Desert Editor’s Note: Maybe you didn’t make…
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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. Chris Pruitt…
Remember when unicorns were for fantasy fiction and 9-year-old girls? And then remember when certain pop music icons adopted the mythical creature as a symbol for individuality, uniqueness and as far as we can tell being “just totally, like, FABULOUS” (which was fine because celebrating the quirky and rare and…
After its Sundance première, Compliance might be infamous as the film that inspired a woman to cry out “Rape is not entertainment!” However, writer/director Craig Zobel is not Daniel Tosh. Judging from the film itself, which keeps its final sexual assault entirely offscreen, Zobel seems to agree with that heckler/critic…
