See also: Pinned Turquoise Ring from Against the Grain With dozens of small drawers filled with antlers, walrus teeth and fossilized sand dollars, you know that when Tempe artist Ashley Weber says she’s drawn to the natural look, she truly means it. Tucked into a corner of her home, the…
At this very moment, more than 60,000 people are gathered in the sun-drenched wastelands of Nevada engaging in a gonzo cultural event that’s unlike any other event in the world. They’re participating in the annual Burning Man, a weeklong celebration of art, music, fringe culture, and all things bizarre in…
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:…
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There are so many things to look forward to during Election Season — voter registration, explosive political arguments with loved ones, and of course, novelty items. No election campaign is complete without bobble heads, bumper stickers, accessories, and attire. But we have to appreciate those enterprising individuals who check outside…
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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:…
See also: Final Friday Artwalks in Tempe As organizers and attendees know, there’s more to the monthly Tempe Art A Gogh-Gogh events than just clever wordplay. The art-focused gathering will celebrate its second anniversary with a big party at Sail Inn this Friday at 8 p.m. and is a must-see…
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See also: America’s Next Top Model Contestant Brittany Brown Talks Tough Competition, Sisterly Love, and Phoenix Fashion Week Before launching into a tirade about things we sincerely hope you won’t wear this fall, we’ll start by noting that this season’s not all bad — far from it. We’re excited for…
The upcoming season of theatrical performances kicks off in September on stages of all sizes throughout the Valley. There have been plenty of theater closings in the last year, explains New Times contributor Robrt Pela in this week’s print issue of New Times, but that’s not stopping a number of…
See also: OBEY X Keith Haring for Urban Outfitters: Sigh. See also: Urban Outfitters Pulls Navajo Name from Collection; Heard Museum Weighs In on Native-Inspired Fashion That Should Be Produced Because nothing says the first week of college like a good party and an old-fashioned hangover, the brain trust at…
Sometimes we just need a small reminder of the joy in what Italian videographer Vitùc calls the “simple things of everyday life.” In less than two minutes, “The pleasure of” captures dozens of moments through a 7d lens on a 24mm Canon (though a few were admittedly taken with the…
You’re standing in an art museum, staring into a pot of blue water out of which air bubbles occasionally burble. You’re chuckling to yourself and shaking your head in disbelief. Were this a bucket and an air hose and some colored water, you’d be offended by the pretense of this…
Screening the history of bootlegging in urban America led to the invention of a genre — the gangster film — but moviegoers have seen little of the hills and hollers whence the syndicates’ potent spirits were shipped. Offhand, I can only think of Robert Mitchum’s homegrown 1958 vehicle Thunder Road…
It’s Pollyanna-ish to complain when companies that are in the business of making money on movies make certain movies solely to make money. And yet, it seems to be widely acceptable to be cynical about big-budget movies that are made, marketed, and released in order to sate an appetite that…
It’s happening again: Another Valley theater season is about to commence. Beginning in September, Phoenicians will step out of short pants (well, most of them, anyway) and into grownup clothes for a couple of hours every few weekends, just long enough to take in a play. One hopes so, anyway…
While the wily and costume-centric action-adventure films and television shows imported from Japan and Hong Kong (a.k.a. tokusatsu) may include subtitles or be dubbed in English, their best feature is how they communicate tales of valor in a language we can all understand: ass-kicking. Tokusatsu Theater focuses on a potpourri…
In a world where criticism is biting, snarky, and fleeting as ever, there’s something to be said for sitting down and listening to someone explain his analysis of a work in more than 140 characters. While the humorous, jibe-heavy commentary method famously employed by MST3K! and RiffTrax is nothing new,…
It would be an understatement to call last season a disappointment for the ASU football team. For the first eight games, the Sun Devils were considered a lock to make the Pac-12 title game and have a shot at a BCS bowl. Instead, the Sun Devils finished off the season…
From timeless paintings in the Louvre to creative bento boxes, art can be found just about anywhere. And the Valley of the Sun is no exception. Tempe Art A Gogh-Gogh combines visual art with talented local bands each month. On Friday, August 31, the event’s organizers will celebrate its two-year…
Some people have already tired of working at home alone in their jammies, hence the multidisciplinary, social, ineffably vibrant trend of “co-working.” People who’ve never met congregate in places they don’t have to be, check out projects they’ve never heard of, and share skills and ideas they might otherwise never…
