All of you fans of the bike-’til-you-drop documentary Ride the Divide rejoice. The brand new follow-up film, Reveal the Path, will have a special screening July 2 at Fatso’s Pizza in North Phoenix.Reveal the Path follows Tour Divide champion and pedal turning automaton Matthew Lee and Prescott-based endurance freak Kurt…
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 Carol Roque’s…
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: No longer is needlepoint restricted to your grandmother’s pillows and your “cute stuff!” Pinterest board. With designers including Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, and Marchesa showing pieces for…
There are plenty of destinations to keep you busy this summer, and throughout the year — especially if you’re a fan of the unusual. We’ve been on a hunt for lesser-known gems in our Hidden Valley series. Today, from abandoned dog tracks to castles, we bring you a few of…
Sure, it’s hot as hell out there in the afternoons, but last week we thought we’d drive down Interstate 10 to Picacho Peak for a morning jaunt to one of the state’s best summits. Turns out, the whole park is now closed for four friggin’ months of the year! Starting…
Leave it to Shepard Fairey, popular graffiti artist turned head honcho of big apparel brand OBEY, to collaborate with Urban Outfitters to produce a line fit for young hipsters and art-school wannabes. Urban Outfitters unveiled its OBEY X Keith Haring line of sweatshirts, tank tops, journals, and T-Shirts this month…
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 Joe Ray…
(Second season spoilers!) The success of Game of Thrones means George RR Martin has achieved what people are supposed to achieve. The book-turned-HBO epic will carve Martin’s bearded effigy into the nerd pantheon alongside Lord of the Rings and 20-sided dice until the next time cycle comes around. Martin crafts…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: If you’re a true believer in…
June’s host to more than 30 “national holidays,” including the ever-important National Doughnut Day, Hug Your Cat Day, and today’s very fitting International Panic Day. Fortunately, if you’re a skater, there’s no need for panic. In fact, this week’s going to be pretty sweet thanks to Cowtown Skateboards and a…
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: Regular Admission to Valley Museums When was the last time you visited a local museum? If it involved a sack lunch and…
Liquid Pool Party at Clarion Hotel The Liquid Pool Party was held at the Clarion Hotel Scottsdale this year, after it outgrew previous private venues. Proceeds to the event were donated to the Every Kid Counts Children’s Charity; a charity that provides education, after school sports, and activities for local…
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 Alex Empty’s…
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…
There’s a prepper friendly movie in the works called Jack Phoenix set in post-nuclear — you guessed it — Phoenix. The titular hero is a CFO turned “doomsday survival expert” who finds himself, his daughter and small film crew, forced to fend for themselves in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of 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 Mikey Jackson…
Almost everyone has been punished by their father at one time or another. But even as terrifying as your pops could be, said punishment probably didn’t amount to more than just a spanking or getting grounded. At least he never tried to stab you with a spear like Ivan the…
Gilbert hip-hop dance crew Elektrolytes has a habit of impressing people with their flashy b-boy moves and energetic routines. They’ve wowed crowds at Cyphers, won dance battles around Arizona, and took home gold medals at last year’s Hip-Hop International competition in Las Vegas, All this pales in comparison to their…
We all have a few nasty T-shirts. They’re stretched out, stained, outdated, and turns out, are a totally perfect material for some seriously cool yarn. Even if you don’t knit or crochet, you can still make the yarn and give it to someone who does. Better yet, invent a new…
Mapping the roadways of the world isn’t enough for Google, which announced its Street View program is headed for wilderness hiking trails. Like much about the Internet, this sounds like both a blessing and a curse. After all, Google Street View can be accessed equally by lost motorists and burglars…
When Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art announced it was bringing author, performer, and all-around-kickass entertainer Tania Katan on board, we knew things were about to get interesting. This month, Katan will launch her latest programed event, Lit Lounge. What Katan describes as a little rock’n’roll, a little This American Life,…
