If high school history class had included live performances of notable events and featured characters dressed in full regalia, maybe we would’ve fared better on our AP test. (At least, we probably would’ve taken better notes.) Although we’ve missed our chance to score a four, we do have the opportunity…
From comedic timing to sentence construction and artwork, the rule of three/thirds makes works more satisfying to audiences, readers, and viewers. (See what we did there?) Provided the notion holds true, those attending Ballet Arizona’s Director’s Choice are in for an entirely enjoyable evening.The program runs through Sunday, March 31,…
Though a regular season victory could never avenge the post-season smack down that the eventual Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings put on the Phoenix Coyotes last year, it certainly wouldn’t hurt. Considering the fact that the Coyotes are in an airtight race with the Kings to claw down the…
Whatever else is written about the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, they deserve this much: The team wasn’t afraid to take a risk. The D-Backs finished last season as a disappointing third in the NL West. The team brass responded by trading their franchise player—the hyper-talented but maddeningly inconsistent Justin Upton—to…
For all the merriment, utter joyfulness, and three-ring thrills it provides, circuses have always been a bit seamy and sordid since the days of P.T. Barnum, despite the patina of wholesome family fun. There’s the Gypsy vibe of the entire show, not to mention the rampant allegations of animal abuse,…
Plays by Neil Simon are often maligned because amateurs regard them as invulnerable fortresses of entertainment value, resulting in some dreadful versions of fundamentally solid plays. Also, many of the scripts are merely brilliantly hysterical, teaching us nothing about our world or the human condition. But not even that is…
Nothing says spring quite like blooming flowers and coeds letting off some steam during their seasonal break. All too frequently ASU is lumped into the Girls Gone Wild category, but with spring break past us perhaps it’s time for more refined fun. The university’s Deer Valley Rock Art Center hosts…
Chicano leader and Arizona native César E. Chávez played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed the future of his community in the United States. Chávez organized the National Farm Workers Association, popularized the slogan “Sí, se puede” (“Yes, it is possible”), and became the face…
When we heard the famous potter and interior designer Jonathan Adler was collaborating with JC Penney to create an affordable home accessory collection, we jumped in the car. Adler, who designed the Parker in Palm Springs and has 19 of his own namesake stores worldwide, has an iconic style that’s…
It’s true, they don’t teach you everything in art school. Specifically, the skills to actually, ya know, sell some art. Former director of Segura Publishing Company and Scottsdale native Crista Cloutier recognized this flaw in the system and set out to do something about it. “I worked in the art…
Out of the 500 companies in the Fortune 500, only 21 of them are led by a female chief executive officer. When Edna Phillips joined the Philadelphia Orchestra — an equally illustrious group in her time — as principal harpist, she was the ensemble’s first female member, becoming one in…
Check out Arizona getting the jump on the rest of the country. Beginning April 1, many municipalities throughout the Valley will be celebrating Bike Month, 30 days earlier than most of the other 49 states.Granted, most Valley denizens will spend May seeking shelter in swimming pools or in air-conditioned holes…
Star Wars geeks around the world are counting the days until Episode VII debuts in theaters in May 2015, kicking off the long-awaited sequel trilogy. In the meantime, the Boba Fett-obsessed crowd has nothing to do but engage in one of its favorite pastimes: searching for spoilers and speculating on…
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: Christina “Xappa” Franco’s handmade multi-strand Ice Queen necklace mixes girly vintage pearls with gunmetal and brass spikes for a tough and lovely look. Where: Xappaland Cost: $42 See…
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, a case that will decide whether California’s Prop 8 (stating marriage can only be between a woman and a man) is constitutional. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in United States v. Windsor, a case that…
Is your hair/past full of secrets? Do you wish it/both were? Guess what, wannabe. Nobody cares. What they do care about, however, is the ultra-fetch new Tumblr Mean Mad Men. It’s that thing where the best quotes from Tina Fey’s high school comedy Mean Girls are applied to images of…
Big box retailer Walmart is known for its super-size stores and shelves stocked with super-size quantities of pretty much everything. But this fall, Walmart is planning a serious downsize — specifically into a spot on the bottom floor of Vista Del Sol, an ASU residential project on Apache Boulevard in…
Whatever your pet theory is for TEOTWAWKI, you’re going to need supplies and a lot of them. So to that end, here’s a list of our five favorite places to pick up the goods you need to stay alive after it all goes down in flames and screaming. And if…
If runway shows from Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Rodarte are any indication, looks like fall’s big fashion trend will be 1990s rocker duds — flannel, Doc Marten-esque boots, Courtney Love levels of manicured dishevelment, and all. While the looks presented at Phoenix Fashion Week’s fourth annual MIM Rocks Fashion at…
Honey Harvest at GROWop Celebrates Honey and Art, 3/22/13 Honey Harvest brought a sweet touch to GROWop on Friday, in celebration of the beehive that the boutique recently brought to Roosevelt. The food and art were both based around an animal theme, with goodies made out of honey and the…
Those planning to attend but one fashion event this spring (and the Paris show is already over), might want to consider the high heels, glitter, champagne and outrageous, often in-your-face style of Mad Girl Productions’ Sugar Art and Fashion Show, “Sugar Does America 2,” hitting Phoenix Friday, March 29. The…
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: AIA Reincarnation Tour 2013 Downtown Phoenix has become somewhat of a sanctuary for historic buildings. Rather than face the conventional fate of…
