Bucky Miller a.k.a Bucky Timothy Leo David Miller (his parents kept legally changing his name until he was two, which he just recently found out) is fresh out of the ASU Art School but is by no means a new face to the Phoenix art scene. The young and ambitious…
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. Kyle Jordre…
Shine up those spectacles, aspiring poindexters, because there are plenty of ways to up your I.Q. in August. Here are five lectures that fit the brainy bill. “Wear Paper” @ Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum’s fashion curator Dennita Sewell will discuss the paper dress trend that exploded onto the…
In a hot, poorly ventilated garage in Tempe, a young couple lost a lot of sleep so they could hammer out one the best Mass Effect cosplay costumes in time for the San Diego Comic Con Masquerade. David Lyon is an architect who has worked on everything from remodeling the…
Eat before you head out to see “Chomp: A Show About Comestibles.” On view at University Club, the art exhibition is enough to make you drool. The show is a visual collection of edibles including veggie Ouija boards, ceramic, sweetly painted cupcakes, and a photograph of frozen peas…
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. Lauren Lee…
According to the Facebook page for Lawn Gnome Book’s “Bill Murray Crashpad” party, more than 200 people are planning on attending the nutty affair in honor of the Hollywood star on Wednesday night. And Bill Murray’s agent will reportedly be one of those in attendance. Or at least that’s the…
Beer-lympics at Calico Jack’s Cantina Beer-lympics, a bachelorette party, and birthdays all on Friday night at Calico Jack’s Cantina in Glendale. What better way to get into the Olympic spirit than playing in the Beer-lympics? 2nd Annual Zombie Beach Party at Rips It was a ghastly good time at Rip’s…
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The last gasps of summer vacation are here, and there are plenty of excuses to take your last few days off and head to the pool. Like any true desert, Phoenix has a few hot spots where the herd gathers to cool off, catch some sun, and of course, do…
This past Friday, Ignite Phoenix After Hours made its third appearance at Axis/Radius in Scottsdale. As usual, the event featured colorful presenters discussing off-color topics. The 14, 5-minute presentations covered everything from burlesque dancing, porn law, and atheism, to anal sex, pornographic cartoons, and Disney furries’ backstage orgies. And while…
— By Claire Lawton Local artist Christy Puetz deals in beads. Her delicate and painstakingly detailed creatures come from a variety of backgrounds and stories. In 2011, she created a collection of “shapeshifting” creatures at Modified Arts, and, in 2009, she showcased a series of birds with beaded patterns inspired…
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…
Rob Van Dam loves catching some air. The 6-foot, 238-pound professional wrestler (who performs for Total Nonstop Action) has a tendency to bust out with high-flying acrobatic moves during matches, causing much excitement in the crowds of wrestling fans that watch him. Some of his most spectacular maneuvers include 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. John Randall…
Oaxaca Restaurant and Cantina hosts Phoenician street art exhibit and New Mexican hip-hop group Cultura Fuerte for this week’s Oaxaca Saturdays.
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See also: Photographer Emily Caldwell Opens Gallery Parallax Tonight on Roosevelt Row — By Becky Bartkowski Photographer-model-musician Emily Caldwell is a fresh face in the Phoenix art world. The artist opened Gallery Parallax on Roosevelt Row in May and her second show, “Women on Women,” takes a new look at…
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