Don’t bother to Google 3CarPileUp. Two reasons why: The search engine won’t totally get it, and if you’ve paid any attention to Phoenix’s art scene in the past couple decades, then you’re already familiar with its members. Randy Slack, James Angel, and David Dauncey founded the artist collective in the…
Calle 16’s The Hive has become such a staple in the Phoenix art scene that on any given Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, you can pretty much count on finding some cool eye candy. The gallery, studio, and now coffee shop hybrid serves as a multifunctional space for working artists,…
The surprise twist in the new M. Night Shyamalan film is that the film is directed by M. Night Shyamalan, a fact that the movie—like the posters and commercials—won’t admit until after you’ve already sat through it. While at heart a Pinkett-Smith family bonding project, the kind of sci-fi play…
As we’re already avoiding going outside during the day, instead cranking our air conditioning on full blast, there’s no arguing that Phoenix’s trademark heat has arrived. The idea of walking around the Desert Botanical Garden for a few hours might not sound that great — unless you have a personal…
It takes a different kind of animal to ride a motorcycle. Probably everyone has entertained the thought of riding one, but, for most people, the call of the open road gets drowned out by the allure of air-conditioning, longer life expectancy, and not ever needing skin grafts. Where this puts…
Mykel Sane and Rusty Workman say they opened Black N Blue Rockstar Clothing & Accessories because Phoenix needs it. The newest addition to downtown Phoenix’s Fifth Street (just south of Roosevelt Row) is what the owners describe as a one-stop shop for all things cool — vintage duds, edgy haircuts,…
Sometimes a plain coat of paint on a wall just isn’t enough. If you’re looking for a way to shake things up at home, why not go plaid? To find out how it’s done, we met with Kenny Barrett, who recently helped plaid-ify the outside walls of GROWop Boutique in…
How would you feel if the object of your affection canceled plans with you? How would you feel if, earlier that day, you expended a lot of energy preparing for those plans — plus you were late for work and class and just had an overall disappointing day and this…
Yeah, okay, back in February, I swore I was moving on to the graphic novels of 2013, running through the previous year’s must-read list double-time. But since the 2013 Eisner Award Nominees were announced last month, I had to make a U-turn. I thought I’d done a good job reading…
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: Because some days all you really need is the mystical handiness of a one-horned horse at your disposal, Safwat Saleem presents his emergency unicorn tote bag. The artist…
Describing Phoenix Comicon 2013 as busy would be a major understatement. As is the case with each and every version of the annual geek free-for-all, it was a vast hive of activity spread across the entirety of the Phoenix Convention Center, as well as adjacent venues and hotels. We attempted…
Chances are good that, at some point, we’ve all wondered, “Is that person homeless or a douchebag?” It’s a fine line, folks — and the lack of jobs, prevalence of mismatched flannel, and the cans of cheap beer are not helping make the distinction. Now, a website is making light…
Say what you will about Phoenix summer, it is by far the cheapest season to be a local. When temperatures rise and tourist season falls, Phoenix natives reap the benefits of free pool parties, cheap hotel stays, and all forms of discounted outdoor activities. Case in point: yoga. Here are…
Ballet Arizona’s Topia takes Ib Andersen’s choreography, sets it to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, and places it on an 80-foot-long stage at Desert Botanical Garden with the Papago Buttes as a backdrop. As reviewer Katrina Montgomery stated, the combination makes for the most sensory ballet experience we’ve ever had. For…
Hair chalking, pastel locks, and intricate braids can be fun to try, but they also can be hard on your hair and impossible to do without an extra set of hands. Yeah, your favorite pinners and bloggers might make these hair trends look glamorous. Unfortunately, unless you’re a celebrity with…
Adios, long weekend. Hello, jam-packed week. Tuesday, May 28: “Learning to See” @ Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Artist Josef Albers was obsessed with two things: abstract art and color. The latter is the focus of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s exhibition “Learning to See.” Albers wrote The Interaction of…
The Geek Girls, Booth Babes, and Sexy Super-heroines of Phoenix Comicon 2013 Femme fatales, cutie-pie cosplayers, and sexy geek girls turned out en masse to the Phoenix Convention Center from Thursday, May 23, to Sunday, May 26, for Phoenix Comicon 2013. They came dressed in the slinky and skintight threads…
For those of you falling into withdrawal while awaiting the 2014 season three première of Girls, we have good news. Banking on the success of the hit HBO show, Hustler has decided to make porno entitled This Ain’t Girls XXX, because apparently we hadn’t seen enough naked Hannah already. See…
The newest season of ABC’s The Bachelor/ette television legacy begins this week. It’s bound to be full of drama and romance with new bachelorette Ms. Desiree Hartsock sweeping her gents off on grand adventures all over the world. But let’s be honest, that’s only half the reason to watch. The…
The great American pastime of window-shopping is best done during the summer months, when time is spent indoors and there are no obligations to buy holiday gifts. Although you might want to reach for your wallet at every turn, sometimes a lack of funds and/or necessity prevents those impulse purchases…
Let’s face it, with Beard Nation alive and growing, and cats being the indomitable rulers of the Internet, it was only a matter of time before the two found each other across the worldwide web. See Also: SkyMall’s Late Spring 2013 Catalog: The Good, The Bad, and The Bananas Human…
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…
