From my post behind the bar at Shady’s, I see quite a few things. Many of the drink-related things I see become posts on my weekly Chow Bella column “Last Call.” But a good bar is about more than just drinks, and that’s why I’m here on Jackalope Ranch this…
Voldemort. Darth Vader. The Daleks. If Kick Ass taught us anything, it’s that great heroes are essentially panty-waist do-gooders until a flamboyant-but-deadly villain arrives on scene and forces them to elevate their game. Sadly, most day to day existences typically lack the alien invasions, horrible lab accidents or psychotic breakdowns…
Each week 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: Monique Sandoval’s line Ouma specializes in whimsy, airy womenswear. After spotting and loving the formal dress she designed for Project Ethos at The Mint, it’s no…
All right, we at Cycle will concede that last week’s Tour de Spring Training route through the west side of the Valley may not have actually been a ringing endorsement of riding on that part of town.There’s no denying that there’s little-to-no bike lanes, aggressive auto handlers and terrain that…
Yes, really. Thanks to The Online Musical (and our friends at Changing Hands for sharing the link), we can now (over)indulge in our Hunger Games obsession with the introduction of the Beanie Baby Hunger Games, officially described as “a parody of the melodrama of The Hunger Games and of the…
Every year, the endowment recognizes projects across the country that reach audiences and bring art programming to under-served populations in one of four categories: guest artist, cultural tourism, public art, and civic design. Recipients are given $10,000 each…
Cringe now or forever hold your peace. Today has been dubbed World Whisky Day, and while there are no official events registered in Phoenix, whisky lovers around the world are encouraged to celebrate by grabbing their best tumbler, knocking a few back, and sending a picture or two to the…
Load up on the onions and garlic — the AIRE mask is on its way. Brazil-based inventor Joco Paulo Lammoglia writes that the mask contains tiny wind turbines and the energy created is transferred through a cable to your electronic device while sleeping, reading, even jogging. That is, if you…
Looking for something to do this week? “Night Owl” is a quick guide to specials at bars and clubs around town. We’ll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, but that doesn’t matter when you’re at 32 Shea where you can get…
Good news for anyone who’s been dying to know who won this year’s Phoenix Comicon Badge Art Contest. Organizers of the four-day comics and pop culture convention, which takes place during Memorial Day weekend, posted the top 20 entries on Sunday afternoon via the event’s Facebook page.Each of the pieces,…
Ah, pool parties are back. Block 1949 was crawling with ASU students over Spring Break who wanted a chance to cool down and kick off the season in style. We, of course, were armed and ready with a camera and some style tips. Check out the Good above, the Bad…
Earlier this month, the American Advertising Federation’s Metro Phoenix branch announced this year’s ADDY winners, which honor the best in local advertising campaigns. One young ADDY winner caught our eye: Raven Cruz, a 20-year-old senior at the Art Institute of Phoenix, won best in show in the student category for…
Spring Break: Pool Party at Block 1949 in Tempe For those who prefer to make the most of Spring Break, the sun-drenched shenanigans continued Friday at the Pool Party at Block 1949. Spring Bugorama at Firebird International Raceway Sunday brought on plenty of black and blue arms thanks to the…
There’s a time in everyone’s lifespan when they must buck up, journey from the nest, and make their way in the world. It’s one of the hallmarks of growing up and is at the very heart of Yeti Leaves Home, a new children’s book being developed by local artists Jennifer…
The Phoenix Film Festival starts this week. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a connoisseur of cinema, or just someone who enjoys festivals where your primary activity involves sitting down, you’ll definitely want to check out this eight-day movie marathon from March 29 to April 5.The festival offers a variety of…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: You might recognize the watercolored grid above…
As spring break draws to a close, we’ve already given you a flowchart to determine how to spend the week, what to wear during it, and a handy guide to taking an incident-free trip to Mexico. Now for closing out the week of collegiate travails. Whether you’ve staycationed, recently returned…
Tempe’s Mill Avenue and Scottsdale’s Marshall Way are about to get a second dose of public art eye candy. The second cycle of IN FLUX — a program that commissions, promotes and enables the installation of temporary art in and among vacant and active storefronts — is in full gear…
After what seems like an eternity, AMC’s sytlized drama Mad Men will return for its fifth season with a two-hour premiere this Sunday at 9 p.m. after nearly a year and a half off the air. And for mega fans (which we will absolutely cop to being) that means going…
If you’ve never been up to the rooftop patio or the eighth floor balcony of the Security Building, at 234 N. Central Ave. in downtown Phoenix, these next few months might hold your last chance.The Phoenix Urban Research Lab, an arm of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts…
Every once in a while, the chaotic randomness of the Universe emits a series of patterns that, when pieced together and read as whole, align the great cogs of the cosmos and reveal a colossal truth about the whole of human existence. We now sit on the precipice of one…
