68: J.J. Horner J.J. Horner’s from Willmar, Minnesota — a place he points out is the home of Jenny O. Turkey. When he was born, it was -20 degrees with -100 degree windchill. Needless to say, he’s now enjoying some serious summertime heat. He’s recently teamed up with Spraygraphic, The…
Sarah Spencer and her husband Erik Nicewarner have a lot going on and most of it happens at home.Sarah is currently writing her first novel, contributing to several craft project books and guest blogging on various craft and gardening sites such as Mixology Crafts and Xeriscape Today. She’s also learning…
I didn’t realize how out of hand we were until I began wrapping a bottle of Smirnoff ice to the side mirror of a car with packing tape. It was almost 9 p.m. when I began my evil deed in a gym parking lot — secure in the knowledge that…
69: Alison King Alison King is the Founding Editor of Modern Phoenix, an online source for information on Mid-century Modern design in Arizona. She’s also a fighter. She’s passionate about design preservation — on her radar right now is the Paolo Soleri Amphitheater, which is set for demolition. She…
The Salt River is a hot, muddy, and sometimes downright nasty place to be on the Fourth of July weekend. Lucky you, New Times was on scene to check out some serious river ware, catch some sun and to do some much needed relaxing. Who were the good (above), the…
70: Joe PagacJoe Pagac says he spent most of grade school doing crayon drawings of whatever his classmates wanted to see him draw — like a man riding a horse riding a dolphin riding a skateboard. He says he always loved getting the attention and having crowds of onlookers for…
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…
Phoenix isn’t exactly known as a fashion hotspot. With our sunny climate, tourists and outsiders probably imagine residents all wear nothing but comfortable cotton shorts and flip- flops year round. Sigh. Local business owner and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduate Shannon McRae aims to change that perception with Local Talent AZ, a…
It’s official. She has a name. Last month, we asked you to cast a name for our dear mascot at the opening of a very fitting art exhibition, “Re-Imagining the West,” at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.And we were impressed. There were a few “Jack A. Lope”, “Jack Lopez”…
71: Paul Morris Paul Morris directs the Master of Liberal Studies program at ASU. He says, “It’s a joy to create grad seminars in nonfiction writing and film while helping people return to school.” List five things on your Inspiration Wall (real or imagined). 1. A photo of my wife and…
72 : Tony CarrilloArizona native Tony Carrillo is the creator of the syndicated comic panel “F Minus”. He has produced two books collections of his comic and also writes a monthly humor column. Read on and learn everything about Carrillo — even his pin code. Maybe.List five things on your…
One of our favorite boutiques, Frances, always seems to be ahead of the stylistic curve, especially when it comes to those hard to find items with the intriguing combination of quirky and cool. Case in point: The String Doll Gang. With more than 100 characters, the gang commands an entire…
Just as our fashion choices, the books we read, or the films we watch speak volumes about who we are, our homes are an expression of our own unique personal style. So beginning this week, Jackalope Ranch is celebrating local Phoenicians who’ve created amazing dwellings — clean and modern or…
73: Mark Klett Mark Klett’s a geologist-turned-photographer. He describes his work as “the intersection of cultures, landscapes and time.” Fortunately, his work hasn’t gone unrecognized; he’s received fellowships from (among others) the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, and his work is held in over 80 museum collections…
Carnival food, fireworks, and the inevitable hordes of Phoenicians (who hopefully packed some sunscreen) may make it easy for anyone to avoid flocking to one of the Independence Day hotspots — don’t worry, we’ll have a rundown of firework spots later today. But in celebration of this Fourth of July,…
74: Matthew MosherBoston native Matthew Mosher (we’re told this is his real name) wants us to know that he rocks the art world, and is often described as “a force of will, intellect, and creativity.” When he is not chasing squirrels or catching ducks, the idol to adolescents supports healthy…
Once again New Times was out on the prowl at the hottest pool party in town to find out what the locals are wearing and what they should have left in the closet. The Jack & Ginger Summer Series event at W Scottsdale proved to have numerous examples of hot…
Rob Kroehler is a cool dude. Like, legitimately cool.He’s the lead man for local band Ladylike and tours with Fun. Yes, Fun, the band with Nate Ruess of The Format fame.He also happens to have great get-up. And a smart mouth. Just check out this cheeky interview.What are you wearing…
Get your teens and tweens out of the house and into the studio/garden/laboratory/kitchen. Starting this Saturday, PHX Art Lab is hosting week and daylong arts and crafts camps — we’re just disappointed big kids can’t join in on the fun (though they promise adult classes are coming). Classes are for…
75: Greg Esser Greg Esser claims he doesn’t fit easily under the label “artist,” yet he continuously struggles to find anything more appropriate other than “other” to describe himself through the available on-line drop-down menus. He undertakes relentlessly optimistic endeavors in the name of Art. His favorite quote about his chosen…
76: Erin Sotak Erin Sotak moved to Arizona as a child in 1982, exchanging grass, snow drifts 241 shades of Ohio gray sky for a granite lawn, “faster-than-me” tumbleweeds and 241 shades of brown. “I used to lie on my back in the driveway and stare up at the thick…
There is nothing that will make us happier than a blog that looks really, really pretty.For that very reason, Merry May Handmade just made our day.Actually, the blog makes many of our days as it is frequently updated by Merry May Handmade founder and passionate crafter, Ashley Eaton…
