It’s a rare opportunity to have a peek at a world-renowned art collection. Lucky for us ASU Art Museum curators Julio César Morales and Heather Sealy Lineberry are bringing a very special collection to our own backyard.You might know recognize the Jumex name — it’s a juice and nectar brand…
For the past five years, Casebeer has been taking notes. The Phoenix artist (who goes by her last name only) went to school for creative writing and says she started painting and collaging when she had a bad case of writer’s block. But for the past few years, the words…
It’s no secret we’re big fans of letterpress, so when Cindy Iverson, local artist and co-founder of Letterpress Central mentioned a Wayzgoose slated for this summer, we took a few notes. The traditional Wayzgoose began as a celebration hosted by a master printer for his workmen that marked the end…
Go catch a free bike-themed feature presentation this week at Mitchell Park during the Cycle-In Cinema screenings. Breaking Away, the 1979 classic about putting the sneaker to the pedal and getting super aero, is up for review tonight with Beijing Bicycle playing Thursday night. See Also: – Cycle: April Is…
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: Graphic designer Brandon Charles brings his flair for imagery to T-shirts with his clothing company February Son. Our favorite among his wearable offerings is a Captain Neptune shirt,…
Summer’s coming whether you like or not, and zero amount of wishful thinking or appeals to your higher power of choice can stop it. Instead, we recommend making certain your A/C is up to snuff before unearthing a swimsuit before heading out to any of seven high-style pool parties scheduled…
Take notes, Phoenix. This Sunday, TEDxPhoenixChange will take over Tempe History Museum with a goal to explore ideas worth sharing and disrupt communities for good. If you’ve been to a TED or TEDx event, you’re familiar with the format — speakers from a variety of backgrounds and professions share ideas,…
It’s been a while since we heard from Joseph “Sentock” Perez — the Phoenix artist moved to Chicago over a year ago and has been making a name for himself in the Windy City. But this weekend, he’s back with Eighty Grand Clothing to bring “No Kings No gods,” a…
Gigi Arredondo has been working in the industry for nearly a decade as a hair stylist, makeup artist, and beauty consultant in Old Town Scottsdale. She’s constantly learning, trend-hunting, and shopping — all with access to beauty products not available to the public. And she’s here to share the good,…
To explore the future of the arts and invest in student innovation, Arizona State University created the Pave Program in Arts Entrepreneurship, under the umbrella of the Herberger Theater for Design and the Arts. Every two years, the program takes a break from its regular business — hosting arts entrepreneurship…
MIM Rocks Fashion 2013 was a little off-key. The event paired two designers and three boutiques with five stylists to highlight the influence that music has on fashion. While the venue, the MIM, certainly fit the musical vibe, none of the looks modeled during the fashion show hit that promised…
“Neo Chroma” at the Bentley Project Art Gallery in Phoenix As the “Neo Chroma” exhibit comes to a close, check out the amazing paintings you may have missed from the inside of the dimly-light Bentley Project Art Gallery. The exhibit includes paintings from a number of artists who approached color…
Here are five thing we saw at this weekend’s Arizona Survivalist/Prepper Expo that caught our eye. Either because of their utility, their uniqueness, or their out-and-out coolness. Sometimes all three. The expo was hosted in the Glendale Civic Center with vendors packing its main hall and spilling out onto the…
Welcome back to Explicitly Graphic, a monthly column 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 unwraps Calling Dr. Laura by…
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: Music, Dance and Sketching in the Galleries. This week, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is inviting you to show off your…
We know: The beginning of the work week 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, sporting events, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend . . …
The setup: Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya takes guts to produce and mad brains and talent to produce tolerably. Don’t go to that link and read it; besides its morose nature, it’s full of those Russians with multiple nicknames and pretty hard to follow on the page (frustration bonus!). It’s two…
If you have any desire to hear more about why coffee is the new black, what’s in your wallet, or how to deal with chicken personality disorder, Ignite Phoenix No. 14 might be a good place to start. The event, on Friday, April 26, at the Scottsdale Center for the…
When local artist Adam Dumper learned that fellow painter Jules Demetrius had been diagnosed with colon cancer, he didn’t waste much time being bummed out about his longtime friend’s misfortune. Instead, he and other mutual friends immediately got busy planning a benefit in Demetrius’ honor. “Since the first week we…
America loves zombies. Even though AMC’s The Walking Dead has its flaws as a show, it’s one of the most unique programs we’ve seen in a while, and it fills a very specific (undead) niche. After Sunday night’s Walking Dead season finale, American television will be zombie-less once again. Luckily,…
If you’re a horror film buff or lover of science fiction, The International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival is bound to suit your fancy. The festival will be held concurrently with the Phoenix Film Festival next week, April 4 through 11, at Harkins Scottsdale 101. See also: – A Survival…
The end of 2007, just before the closure of the Paper Heart gallery, performance space, and beer and wine bar, was the approximate heyday of the Grand Avenue alt-arts scene, at least so far. Not that it isn’t still fun and diverting and full of promise for the future, but we’ll get to…
