Southwest Shakespeare Company opening this season of performances with one of the Bard’s earliest comedic works, Love’s Labour’s Lost, is a welcome departure from the more tread-upon classics. As the company has earned its reputation for producing Elizabethan theater in a fun, relatable way, there may not be a better…
The concept of the “circle of life” perpetuates throughout a multitude of cultures (popular and otherwise). It famously appears in Disney’s The Lion King, but also commonly crops up in Native American works of art. Instead of appreciating the circle, the Western mindset usually skews egocentric. After all, life ends…
To find traces and embraces of teenage rebellion, the easiest in is through music. Since teens rose to cultural and societal relevance with rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s, they’ve held a special place in the wallets of advertisers and the lyrics of the ever-changing “alternative.” Nowadays that designation can…
Through her series of Prismacolor pencil portraits for “Oh, The Faces I Know,” artist Jamie Pettis explores who she has been, is, and hopes to become by taking inventory of different roles she’s played in her life. The Oklahoma native has drawn inspiration from her artist father, her time studying…
They say there’s no such thing as privacy in the Internet age, which we guess means we shouldn’t be surprised to learn about the Kinsey Institute’s new app. The institute, named after pioneering sex researcher Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey, researches human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. And its app, called The…
The barren land surrounding the Beeline Dragway outside of Mesa can be a quiet place. Pay a visit to the decaying racing facility, which closed more than 35 years ago, and you might hear the sound of the wind blowing through its abandoned timing tower or the whisper of traffic…
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. Andrea Beesley…
For one night a year, the fashion-conscious flock to shops, malls, and boutiques across the Valley for giveaways, perks, and drool-worthy discounts, all in the name of Fashion’s Night Out. As there’s an overwhelming number of FNO fun going down all over the state (and country) on Thursday, September 6,…
If you’ve seen the 2010 musical film featuring a double dose of diva – Cher and Christina Aguilera – then you might think you know about the sultry, theatrical and sometimes humorous world of burlesque. Local filmmaker Douglas Proce wants to shed a different light on the scene through his…
See also: Tiffe Fermaint Launches Reincarnation at Buffalo Exchange Tempe See also: The Seven Unforgivable Fashion Sins of Fall 2012 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: Tiffe Fermaint released her up-cycled collection Reincarnation on…
If you go on a ride but don’t have some record of it, did it actually happen?Ever since cycling computers started to be able to download ride files so that cyclists could evaluate and archive their efforts, the desire to show friends and teammates how fast, long and hard they…
See also: John Spiak to Leave ASU Art Museum in August See also: SMoCA Introduces New Associate Curator Emily Stamey See also: Can/Should Anyone Curate an Art Exhibition? A year after John Spiak left his curating post at ASU Art Museum for gig in California, the museum staff announced they’ll…
The 90s were a time of great cartoons, sugar-coated one hit wonders, and plenty of ass-kicking moments by Jackie Chan. And because we’re bound to remember the decade fondly and have our own Chan fantasies, this year’s release of United Front Game’s open world action-adventure video game Sleeping Dogs is…
The Stylos Awards at the Phoenix Art Museum may not be until November 30, but the booths (in this case online surveys) are officially open and counting votes until September 30. Since they began in 2005, the Stylos awards have recognized those who reflect the accomplishments of the Latino community…
Tiffe Fermaint Launches Reincarnation at Buffalo Exchange Tempe On Sunday, local designer, Tiffe Fermaint launched, Reincarnation, a new line of upcycled clothing at Buffalo Exchange in Tempe. In attendance were the designer herself, her assistants, her boyfriend and bandmate Keith Walker of their electro duo Being Cool is Lonely, and…
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,…
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:…
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… Tuesday, September 4:…
Add some texture to your art portfolio with Utrecht Art Supplies’ free upcoming demo Creating Alternative Surfaces on September 8. The two-hour demonstration will be lead by mixed-media artist, Beth Kramer and explore the use of acrylic to create added dimension to your canvas. Kramer will be working with materials…
Think you’re a die-hard fan of Arizona State University’s football squad? Well, in all likelihood you’re nowhere near as passionate about ASU pigskin as the hundreds of madcap maroon-and-gold-wearing college kids who occupy the student section at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. Spirited doesn’t begin to describe the activities of…
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…
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:…
