It’s that monstery season. If you aren’t already mutated, deformed, or more machine than human, and you can’t wait for the post-apocalyptic hellscape to get you there, the leadup to Halloween is when you get to transform or, at least, appreciate those who have. Think of the five short comedies…
As an adult, it’s easy to look back on our truly traumatic experiences as children fondly. “Oh, me,” you think. “How could I ever be so silly?” But when you’re convinced a demon from another dimension is staring at you through the cracked doors of your bedroom closet, it’s difficult…
It doesn’t matter who you are or what you drive, at some point you’ve entertained the possibility of drag racing. When you pull up next to a souped-up sports car at a stop light, you like to imagine — if only for a second — that your ’95 LeSabre totally…
As far as we can tell, organized barter and sale has been a part of society since hairy knuckles and protruding foreheads. You could wander around a marketplace of salesmen and see that Org had the best stone blades, while Shesha made the finest brontosaurus pie. To this day, cities…
Panic over the future of the David & Gladys Wright House in Scottsdale began over the summer, when the property landed in the hands of 8081 Meridian, a Nevada-based developer that expressed plans to redevelop the land, split the property and “relocate” of all existing structures on the site. The…
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, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
Sure, we all know Arizona is home to some pretty classic rides, routes, trails and tours. And if you’re looking for a good local bike shop, the Valley has plenty of good ones to go around. But that doesn’t mean that everything you’re riding, eating or wearing is coming from…
After Shea Looijen and Kristi M. Uhles’ previous Kickstarter project, The Reliquary Collection, was funded well over its $16,000 goal, their Queen Creek-based company called Bibelot Games is back with a new set of leather pouch games (just in time for Halloween and Christmas)…
This weekend, Mesa’s Commemorative Air Force Museum will once again host the Arizona Survivalist/Prepper Expo. The two-day event will feature an assortment of local and national vendors, including Honeyville Farms. “Doomsday Preppers” Tim Ralston will be there to show off GearUp’s latest offerings including the latest variations of the (in)famous…
The 2012 Presidential Debates kick off tonight — time to devise drinking games, take to your twitter, and start building memes. And what better opportunity to follow up our Mitt Romney Illustrated Kitsch than with our Barack Obama Illustrated Kitsch. Here are five political absurdities that you can start buying…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. We aren’t giving…
Jeff Hardy is currently on a road to redemption. Three years ago, the ultra-quirky daredevil professional wrestler (who’s legendary for his high-flying and risk-taking exploits inside the ring for both World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action) was mired in a maelstrom of legal and personal issues, including charges of…
The 2012 Presidential Debates are coming, the first of which is this Wednesday night, reminding us there’s no hope left for our country. Mitt Romney is telling us to “Believe in America,” which is not a bad idea. It’s similar to Stalin telling folks to “believe in Mother Russia.” Hey,…
The Vampires vs. Werewolves argument will likely continue — especially between their die-hard tween (and tween mom) fans — well beyond the end of the Twilight series. But for the fans who need a fix and a good dose of Team Kristen shenanigans, there’s Harkins’ Twi-mania. The day-long screening of…
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…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. If you’ve ever…
Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
Pedalcraft at Kitchen Sink Studios Bike-tober was kicked off over the weekend with Pedal Craft: Volume 2 on Friday night. The event was part of Phoenix Design Week, a celebration of local design and community involvement and featured a series of posters by local designers, bike racks crafted by local…
Although K-pop viral sensation “Gangam Style” likely has permanently/obnoxiously wedged itself into your memory, South Korean rapper PSY’s acerbic, snappily-suited take on upper class fashion and stuffy attitude, complete with bizarre cowboy-roping dance moves, is fun, stylish, and quasi-inspiring in a “wear your weirdness proud” way. Bottom line: Fashion is…
If you have a fear of large birds, prep yourself before checking out local artist Kade Twist’s latest exhibition. It’s Easy to Live With Promises If You Believe They Are Only Ideas is a video installation with accompanying sound at ASU’s Harry Wood Gallery in Tempe. Images of California condors…
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: Rainbows Festival Presented by Phoenix Pride The Rainbows Festival, Phoenix Pride’s second largest LGBTQ (after Phoenix Pride Festival), is happening this weekend…
While designing furniture and eccentric fixtures for the cozy, yet compact confines of their historic home, James Waldron and Nicole Whittington decided to launch their own business. Waldron and Whittington spend a good portion of their days at full-time jobs, roasting coffee, slinging espresso, and bartending at the central Phoenix…
