Deck fiends of all ages dished out a few tricks on the vert ramp and bowl at KTR Skate School over the weekend. The contest, sponsored by Cowtown Skateboards, awarded cash and gift prizes to the best tricks and overall performance in each division. We took a trip to Mesa…
When Tara Logsdon is looking for some fashionable fabric to use when giving unloved teddy bears from thrift stores a makeover, the artist often utilizes stylish swathes cut from the designs of Louis Vuitton and Gucci.This “rehabilitative surgery” performed on plush toys for her “EKL Bearmy” is just one of…
Kate Benjamin knows the recipe for internet fame: part cool, part gross, and the wholehearted support of cat people … everywhere.She owns Moderncat Studio, an online cat accessory store (with a base in downtown Phoenix) for owners with a modern sense of style. Loose translation: She makes cat accessories that…
Time to grab a few (empty) cans, scissors, and a pair of gloves — Tempe’s Four Peaks Brewing Company is hosting a Beer Can Masterpiece contest this month and they’re looking for entries. Prizes for “Best Overall,” “Best Four Peaks Theme”, and “Most Creative” creations include kegs, gift cards, and…
Walk to Work isn’t technically blog, but a collection of images taken by Phoenicians who, well, actually walk to work. The page was started by local artist Kara Roschi, who’s often seen giving walking tours around downtown Phoenix. Since she started walking to where she works at Practical Art, she…
Better quit cursing like a sailor, cutting off other drivers during rush hour, or cheating at Scrabble, since the Heavenly Father will evidently judge your eternal soul in less than two weeks time.At least that’s according to numerous religious-themed billboards that have popped up across the country (including several located…
It’s official: Our favorite Corona-induced, fedora-infested, and suntan-obsessed pool party season is back in action. Spanish Fly Mexican Beach Club in Scottsdale kicked off their own regular party this weekend with more than a few board short- and bikini-clad partiers looking for a place to, well, check each other out…
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…
It’s hard to pinpoint (or pigeonhole) the quirky personal style of photographer Joi Carey.As her sinister and sexy snapshots portend, Carey’s fashion sense is partially inspired by gothic and fetish influences, but she’s also fanatic of vintage clothing and accessories, as well as clothing with a glammy and rock ‘n’…
Ah, the small distances that separate modern relationships. It used to be as simple as getting someone in your car and driving to a dead end to suck face, but soon, couples who meet through online dating sites, gaming chat rooms, and fixed-gear bike forums can happily kiss machine face…
Mom let you stay up an extra hour past your bedtime, occasionally play hooky, and maybe even gave you the last piece of cake. And this Sunday (she knows), it’s payback time. Luckily, we know better than to think all moms are the same, or even pretend to like the…
ASU students stripped down to their underwear last night and, well, ran around during the annual Undie Run held on the university’s Tempe campus. (We’ll excuse the corny name, if only because the event is the best chance for ASU students of all cool levels and shades of tan to…
Fair warning to all vintage, craft, recycled, and handmade fiends — Sticker Club Girl (also known as Lisa Jacobs) is back and opening shop with a few creative friends on Grand Avenue. Jacobs says Indie ArtHouse, a creative co-op and workspace, will be opening in the now-defunct Sweets & Beats space…
Designers, it’s time to get sewing. Phoenix Fashion Week representatives are calling for applications for emerging, established and accessory designers slots that will walk the runway during the week(end) long celebration of local fashion, October 5 through 8.This year, there will be 10 emerging designers, 24 established designers, and “at…
Things got sticky at Bar Smith on Friday for the first birthday of Sticky Fingers, a weekly dance night thrown by DJs William Reed, Austin Head, Parallels, and Deathface. We saw, we took a few notes, and we’ve come back to share. The Good’s above, the Bad and Ugly are…
When news broke last night that vile terrorist Osama Bin Laden had been killed, millions of Americans began celebrating in cities across the nation. In Washington, D.C., thousands gathered in front of the White House to chant and cheer in fervent fashion into the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, a…
Stash boxes are neat, and the steampunk variety has the cogs, gears, and totally unassuming storage space to prove it. Take the one to the right, made by Phoenix audio engineer Christian Whitmore. Whitmore isn’t your typical costume-wearing, toy gun-toting steampunk fan; he just says he likes the look. So…
England, we get it, you like the hats. Big hats, small hats, hats with butterflies, feathers, and huge-ass ribbons. But your own crazy-eyed Princess Beatrice really took a dive with her vulva-inspired choice for the Royal Wedding.Note: If you’re going to wear a huge, flesh-toned “hat” that even semi-resembles the…
Most days you can find Corey Busboom in any of the dozen or so Goodwill locations dotting the Valley. Or perhaps at Savers, or the nearby Salvation Army, or even the Saint Vincent De Paul shops. The 31-year-old artist/musician/scrounger hits up local thrift stores with a vengeance, looking for treasures to…
Jeff Mann and Kyle Simone announced yesterday they’ll be shutting the doors of Phoenicia Association and closing all online sales on May 21. The clothing shop and art gallery on Third Street has been open since 2009 and has shown work by local artists including antigirl and Joerael Elliott…
Hey Fanboy, thanks for being honest — you have an iPhone, you carry one condom — and it happens to be ultra-skinny. It’s cool. Typically, you can put one or two of those (of the regular-size variety) in your wallet or something, but a super sleek slide-off case with a…
Brazilian abstract impressionist artist Gabriela Machado is in Phoenix for the first time this week to work with master printmaker John Armstrong to create prints of her work. Machado studied architecture and says she continues to use the same spacial principles in her work. Objects from her daily life in…
