Because printing out a small picture of your face and taping it to your favorite Superman doll just wasn’t cutting it, the brain trust at toy company Firebox put its 3D printer to use. To get a superhero DIY kit, all you have to provide is a front and side profile…
As Up on the Sun contributor and very brave photographer Melissa Fossum notes, Easter is usually reserved for going to church and hosting Easter egg hunts, but We’re All Going to Hell, an Easter edition of burlesque at the Goat Head Saloon, celebrated Jesus’ early return with a night of deadly sins…
Everyone knows that garage-sale-ing (aka the art of sorting through strangers’ crap) is an early bird’s game. I never attempt a morning of suburban scavenging without the strong buzz of an extra large black coffee, and a sugary cupcake muffin. Additionally, most people are aware that when it comes to…
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: Luminaris is a stop motion short from…
The results are in, and we’re proud to present the recipients of Phoenix New Times’ 2012 Big Brain Awards. The winners in five categories were announced earlier tonight at New Times’ Big Brain reception, and each received $500. Awards and recipients after the jump …..
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch we’ve profiled each finalist in visual art, performing art, design,…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town.From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out some…
I’ve grown many things in pots with success — mostly (legal) herbs — but the idea of putting things directly into the ground totally paralyzes me. Thankfully, Pinterest offers an abundance of not-your-average-container gardening ideas to keep things interesting and funky. Here are a few of our favorite projects (and a sneak…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Aaron Kimberlin Aaron Kimberlin grew up in Chandler, graduated from Arizona…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Sweet Salvage In Phoenix, people are always talking about building community and…
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: Arizona’s first Madewell opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square yesterday, and we were lucky to pick up one of the shop’s limited edition Arizona-themed canvas tote bags…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Dulce Juarez Dulce Juarez is looking around Fair Trade Coffee in downtown…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Victor Moreno Victor Moreno remembers sneaking across the street…
Perhaps the best use of your social media feed can now come in the mail. Introducing Shitter. According to Sydney-based inventor Matt Delprado, Shitter will take one or more feeds from your Twitter account, print them onto rolls of toilet paper, and deliver ’em straight to your door. Four rolls of Shitter…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Ashley Eaton Indeed, the concept was born at a…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Thomas Greyeyes The artist splits his time among Tsegi, visiting family and…
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: It’s your last month to check out nosecones…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: The Torch Theatre Sitting in a meeting of the board members of…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Jon Ashcroft Long before Jon Ashcroft moved to Phoenix, landed…
Introducing the Garuda, a wasp found in the Mekongga Mountains in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wasps are common in the area, but the Garuda proved to be a bit extraordinary — at 2.5 inches long … with jaws that are longer than its legs. The bug was discovered by Lynn Kimsey, professor of…
Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Andrew Hadle Andrew Hadle’s studio hasn’t been this clean in…
