The historic homes of Phoenix hold plenty of architectural secrets inside. So once a year, when homeowners in the Willo Historic District actually open their doors to visitors, we hit the streets.At least nine home owners in the historic ‘hood will invite guests to enjoy all the architectural goodness of…
Phoenix, like other American metropolises, holds a wide array of cultural diversity. Just about any ethnic food, music, or art form from all stretches of the earth can be found if you look hard enough. But you don’t have to look too hard if your driving near Loop 202 and…
With 11 films selected from around the world, three movie theaters, and plenty of popcorn, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is on. Monday, February 11, promises a pair of dramas: the switched-at-birth tale of The Other Son at Harkins Crossroads 12, 2980 East Germann Road in Chandler, and Kaddish…
Considering we blocked out a recent Tuesday and devoted it entirely to the superheros edition of PBS’ Pioneers of Television, we’re not in any place to call Teague von Bohlen a nerd. This being stated, the descriptor’s fairly fitting, given the novelist and UC Denver creative writing assistant professor will…
The Black Theater Troupe might still be clearing away the sawdust in their new downtown digs, but, as they say, the show must go on.On Friday, February 8, the troupe will kick off their run of The Whipping Man. The play, written by Matthew Lopez, tells the story of Caleb…
For us who delight in the absurd, there is never enough Steve Martin to go around – no matter how many bluegrass records and TV cameos he makes, or the number of chuckle-inducing tweets he drops into our feed (with the handle @SteveMartinToGo, at that). Because of this ongoing shortage…
If you’re anything like us, when the interstellar athletes competing in the Ironman Triathlon descend upon the Valley each fall, you think, “I should do something like that.” But again, if you’re anything like us, a two-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and marathon-run sandwich would literally kill you. May we…
If you thirst for time travel, shuffling through the ages will probably be complicated, cost-prohibitive, or random if you heed H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine, Back to the Future, or Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Don’t get too down about it, though. The Arizona Renaissance Festival celebrates 25 years of…
In 1995, Diane and Bruce Halle began collecting Latin American art, with a fairly flexible budget. Bruce is the founder and chairman of Discount Tire, and he and Diane, who live together in Phoenix, wanted to educate themselves and build a greater awareness for Latin American contemporary art.Almost two decades…
When Phoenix-based artist Matthew Moore and London-based artist Clare Patey announced they were collaborating on a project, we were all ears. Moore has made a name for himself in Phoenix with art projects that address the urbanization of farmland in the city’s outskirts and the sustainability of urban life. Patey…
Load up on your snack of choice, bucko. You have some movies to see. Here are five flicks and festivals you don’t want to miss this month. Bloody Hero International Film Festival @ Phoenix Center for the Arts Sounds like a horror fest, but don’t let the “bloody” party of…
Cory Doctorow, is a man of many faces. The Canadian-born science fiction author, is also a technology activist, journalist, and blogger. He is the co-founder of an open source peer-to-peer software company called OpenCola, and has worked as an activist and later the director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation before…
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: It’s hard to explain our unique brand of all-out affection for ex-Suns star Charles “The Round Mound of Rebound” Barkley, but, boy, did our eyes light up upon…
The kickoff of every single Phoenix Idiotarod race over the last six years can easily be summed up in a single word: Chaotic. Picture a hot mess of around 40 different five-person costumed teams launching into a mad dash en masse while pushing flamboyantly decorated shopping carts and flinging colorful…
From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations … and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory. Lena Dunham’s coming-of-age in New York drama-comedy has made headlines for nudity, drawn criticism for diversity, and…
When Rachel and Jim Malloy, creators of Bunky Boutique, Chris Nieto, founder of Merzproject Architects and Alan Lobock, co-founder of Skymall announced they were joining forces to create a connection between local wholesalers and retailers, we were all ears. Loyal to the Soil, they say, will be a web-based platform…
It may be hard to believe, but one of the world’s best vintage auto museums is not in Phoenix, but in Fairbanks, Alaska. With more than 100 cars dating back to the 1890s, including some original prototypes, steam-powered cars, and a Ford Model -T that converts into a snow cat,…
Geek-minded artists of Arizona, better grab your pencils and pens and get busy working on those killer sketches of Ironman, Doctor Who, or other such icons of sci-fi, comic books, and pop culture. The folks behind Phoenix Comicon are currently seeking submissions for their annual badge art contest, and -…
Editor’s Note: When architect and community activist Taz Loomans announced she was moving to Portland, we added her to a long list of Phoenicians who’ve decided to pack their bags and head to the Pacific Northwest. And then we called Laurie Notaro. Notaro is a best-selling author and frequent New…
It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Whoa, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
Last night’s game was full of drama. It was the first Super Bowl at the New Orleans’ Superdome since Hurricane Katrina. It was the first time in Super Bowl history that a pair of brothers were the coaches going against each other. It was also the first time that Destiny’s…
First Friday in Downtown Phoenix, 2/1/13 First Friday was alive and bustling, enticing Phoenicians with gallery openings and live performances. The nostalgic opening of Artcade added some flair to old memories, while fire dancers spiced up the stage at Firehouse. See also: – Weekly Freebie: Chinese Week at the Chinese…
