Old Town Scottsdale looks nothing in the slightest like either Metropolis or Gotham City. That all changes this weekend, however, as the posh section of East Valley suburb will boast more costumed heroes and villains than both of those fictional cities from the comic book world. That’s because the urban…
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: 2012 ArtFest of Scottsdale If you’re looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping, now would be the time –…
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 in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Emily Stergar says she’s…
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…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. UNION Grand Opening @ Biltmore Fashion Park Be still, our shopaholic hearts. This Friday marks the grand opening of UNION, a collection of local, independent…
Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION gave a crowd a sneak peek at the local shops opening this weekend to the public. UNION, located between Stingray and Seasons 52 at the 24th and Camelback shopping center, is home to Phoenix-based businesses including Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, Paris Envy, Whoopie Baking Company, Frances,…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
It’s been 40 years since man has stepped foot on the Moon, and if all goes as planned, space exploration experts anticipate NASA will be announcing more manned missions to outer space very soon. According to Space.com, NASA has been planning to set up a manned outpost beyond the Moon’s…
Although a trip to Scottsdale Quarter’s newest shopping destination will inspire desires to snuggle up with a glass of wine and a big book, you’ll have to thwart that impulse. There’s far too much to see at Restoration Hardware luxury home goods concept store The Gallery, which opens Friday, November…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
Learn the Japanese arts of taiko drumming, origami, and woodblock printing all while taking in the picturesque views of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix/Ro Ho En to celebrate the garden’s 10th anniversary this Saturday, November 10. The garden spans 3.5 acres with more than 50 varieties of plants, a…
Once a year, New Times puts the spotlight on Scottsdale in SHINE, our annual pocket guide. As usual, the 2012 edition includes all the best spots to drink, dine, party, and get a culture fix. But this time around, we’re really all about the merchandise. So break out your piggy…
Nightlife promoter Jen Deveroux isn’t afraid to admit she’s been a little stressed lately, particularly about making sure her latest project, this weekend’s Medusa’s Revenge, goes off without a hitch. She’s had to overcome a couple of hurdles while organizing the darkly themed runway show extravaganza, which takes place on…
Run out of space to work on your latest project or looking for a spot to do some serious creating? Take note: Downtown’s monOrchid is looking for one lucky tenant. Introduced this week, the I Work For Good project will award one local creative a dedicated work space in the…
The way films come and go, in and out of theaters, usually it’s easier to miss a movie than catch it. That makes planning ahead a must when it comes to moviegoing in the Valley. That’s also why we’ve handpicked five must-see flicks screening this month to add to the…
It’s all about sequins and flashing lights as Scottsdale welcomes a few new clubs, bars, and galleries and gears up for its holiday season. If you’re headed in the direction, need a few spots to check out after a show, or are just looking for a few things to buy/see/eat/drink,…
Time to pound a few protein shakes and brush up on your local contemporary art — this Friday’s your chance to arm wrestle for some serious eye candy. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s SMoCA Lounge, local artists and art fans will duke it…
If you were in downtown Phoenix before First Friday on November 2, you might have noticed a missing mural. Under the white paint on the west-facing wall of Dougherty Wholesale Floral Co., on Second and Roosevelt streets, was work by painter Carrie Marill that was defaced on November 1. The…
If Hollywood’s rut du jour is the origin story as bid for franchise immortality, you can’t say that Skyfall — the 23rd “official” James Bond film in 50 years — isn’t on trend. Eight years ago in Casino Royale, Daniel Craig’s first outing as Bond, we learned that 007 owes…
The winner of the Grand Jury Prize for documentary at Sundance, Eugene Jarecki’s The House I Live In, an occasionally muddled disquisition on the colossal failure of the war on drugs, rehashes much that will be familiar to even the most casual reader of newspapers: that this “war” is waged…
FASHION BY ROBERT BLACK When sparkles and sequins are a must for a night out, there’s one place to head: Fashion by Robert Black. Located in the historic White Logan building, the high-end vintage boutique vends red-carpet-ready pieces from such designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Bob Mackie, and Versace. 7144…
What kind of shopper are you? I am impulsive and strategic but never cautious. If I see it and I love it, I buy it, and if I need something particular to finish an outfit for an event, I will pursue it ’til I find it. I am a cufflink…
