It’s all but a fact — compared to moms, dads get the short end of the stick when it comes to their designated day of the year. Not only are their cheap kids spending less money on dear old dad, but there’s also a 75 percent chance they’re unwrapping another…
The last Diamondbacks game we attended was in early May, when our boys took on San Francisco. Late in the third inning, Diamondback Gerardo Parra ripped a ball into right-center field, where it bounced over the wall and into the outstretched, overly tan arm of Dan Majerle, who caught the…
To better tell a story, tapping into emotions is necessary. For dancer Dustin Loehr, tap shoes make tales all the more immersive. In Unconditional, Loehr melds fantastical and realistic storytelling with his beat-making footwear for an engrossing, autobiographical performance. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12:10-1 p.m. Starts: June 19. Continues through June 28, 2012…
Mercury up, attention span down. If therefore you crave a live version of the unfiltered, baffling behavior television brings you in spazzy little bursts, attend 7 Minutes in Heaven, the time-honored (yet always different) variety show from Space 55, presented each Saturday night this June. From the weird to the…
Tennessee’s new abstinence-only education laws may skyrocket their already disturbing teen pregnancy rate, but there’s an upside. That is, if you own stock in Pampers or Gerber. Just imagine what the backwoods politicians who passed that legislation would think about Nearly Naked Theatre and Phoenix Theatre’s regional premiere of Spring…
Rock of Ages, a new star-clogged pop-musical diversion, is a cinematic event. It’s not every day, after all, that you get to see two great American traditions — guitar/bass/drums rock music and Tin Pan Alley musical theater — so thoroughly, mutually degraded. This mess originated as a stage production, first…
Ask any of the 10 women showing artwork at Chandler’s Vision Gallery this summer which famous artist they’d like to paint their reality and their answer will be simple and unanimous: Frida Kahlo. Kathy Cano Murillo, Emily Costello, Anita Mabante Leach, Carmen Guerrero, Michele Delgado, Ana Lisa Rios, Gloria Martinez,…
Jacob Fischer is very familiar with the road less traveled. The local artist is an MFA candidate at ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and a resident artist at Art Rocks Studio in Gilbert. And through Tuesday, August 7, his latest work is on view at Burton Barr…
Crazy things tend to happen in abundance in the West Valley. Consider, for instance, the pothead teenaged mom who made international headlines recently after cruising around the avenues while her infant was strapped into its car seat on the roof of the vehicle. Such nuttiness is par for the course…
If you haven’t noticed, a lot has changed since the days when the only things you could find in the library were grouchy old librarians and of dusty books. Ok, there are still a lot of dusty books, but in their midst you can also find a veritable treasure trove…
For some, Craigslist is a great place to toss a bunch of junk and wait for suckers to buy it. For others, it’s a place to showcase true ingenuity. Exhibit A is evidence of both. Introducing the half-ton, Transformer-style wine rack made from transmission parts. The six-foot, half-ton wine rack…
For months, our very own Laura Gill (aka Pin Up Girl) has kept tabs and tested out craft projects made popular by the eye-candy wormhole website that even Michelle Obama has joined — Pinterest. And starting this month, she’ll be sharing a few of her own projects and tips in…
The annual parade and festival of two-wheeled fat-tired freaks will once again descend upon the shores of Tempe Beach Park as the Tour de Fat’s Tempe stop has been officially announced for October 6. And this year, they’re bringing a legit music headliner to anchor the day’s revelry.Sponsored by New…
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: This versatile casual top from R&R Surplus’ new summer collection could go anywhere, from camping to shopping to long-lunching in a matter of accessories. And that makes it…
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:Ah, the art of a true buzz…
If — for some reason — you haven’t made it out to any of the posh pool parties that have taken place at local hotels over the past month or so, this weekend offers plenty of chances to dive right into the swanky swim scene. The organizers of the annual…
Talented fashion designers are a rare find in Arizona — though the state does have some sparkling specimens of style. It feels like I’ve been to a million local shows, and if the audience is lucky enough not to be shown the latest denim/T-shirt combo straight from a Dillards rack,…
This morning, the hardworking folks behind First Fridays, Third Fridays, Adaptive Re-Use of Temporary Space (A.R.T.S) Program, and a majority of the activity on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix received some very good, six-digit news. Late last year, Roosevelt Row’s Greg Esser, Kenny Barrett, and Braden Kay wrote and submitted…
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 Travis Ladue’s…
The Phoenix museum scene is headed for a big shakeup. Since the departure of ASU Art Museum curator John Spiak and SMoCA curator Cassandra Coblentz last year, both museums have been on the hunt for replacements. And as of May, the Heard Museum began its own search. President and CEO…
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: Weeks after longtime arts critic Richard…
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’ve done any sort of shopping or have bumped into a few displays recently, you might have noticed that dad-themed gifts have become a little cliché. The man of the house has become all too accustomed with framed photos (he knows what you…
