We all have friends who treat their pets like a part of the family. We live in a world of pet spas and doggie bakeries and, now, the Arizona Diamondbacks even dedicate a game to man’s best friend. The team invites you to bring the pup into the snake pit…
Lisa Sette’s Scottsdale gallery is a staple in the arts community and a challenging scene for any artist to wiggle into. For more than 25 years, Sette has selected artists from across the country to include in her stable. She said recently that every two years she holds an open…
The adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is always in style, and, in our fast-paced, capture-the-moment, Instagrammed world, this is even more pervasive. It is the idea that photographs are timeless markers on the road of life that leads us to aim the camera. This is 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. Wayne Rainey…
Attention passionate people with ideas to share: Ignite Phoenix is looking for submissions. The event, which gives local community members a chance to get up on a stage and present a 5-minute monologue of what they’re passionate about, is in its 13th round. And with presentations on zombie economics, building…
To the shock of no one anywhere come the results of a study by Colgate University’s associate professor of sociology Carolyn Hsu. According to Hsu, college students are well aware of what binge drinking is and what the consequences are — and they’ll continue to drink and get drunk because…
The current issue of Bicycling Magazine includes a list of the “Best Bike Ride in Every State.” While the mag claims that the list is just a starting point, it made an interesting choice for Arizona, a state known for some legendary dirt and tarmac.The choice made for us locals…
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20. Abbey Road It’s happened: We’ve blown another summer. And look at the calendar — see that? That’s right, It’s College Week. In the tiny confines of a dorm room, real estate is at a premium. Giving up a two foot by three foot chunk of wall space requires commitment…
Welcome back to Explicitly Graphic, a monthly by Cynthia Clark Harvey (who’s working on a graphic novel of her own). From time to time, Harvey will review graphic novels, talk to artists, and dive into the scene of all things explicitly graphic. Today, she sits down with journalist and cartoonist…
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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. Seth Gideon…
Craft fiends, it’s time to pack a few supplies and your essential tools. Etsy’s Craft Party is this Friday and will be taking over living rooms, hipster coffee shops, kitchen tables, patios, empty office spaces (you get the idea) around the world. “Craft Party is a time to get to…
Phyllis Diller was an actress and comedian (though she wouldn’t admit to the latter) who was known for her quick wit, self deprecation, and signature laugh. Diller passed away this morning, according to TMZ. She was 95. The entertainer made a name for herself in the 60s and cracked jokes…
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See also: Identity Festival, ASU Freshmen Takeover, and More Juggalette Shenanigans Over the Weekend The scene at yesterday’s Identity Festival at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion was plenty colorful, to say the least. Thousands of energetic EDM fans gathered at the West Valley outdoor venue to wile away the afternoon and…
Identity Festival @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion A eight-hour all-you-can-eat beat buffet was served up to a sea of rave fanatics, club kids, and EDM aficionados at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion, offering a mix of acts and artists of the highest caliber ranging from electro-house, trance, hardstyle, drum ‘n’…
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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. Phoenix-based painter…
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,…
We know, Monday 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, August 20: The Birth of HP Lovecraft…
