Valley Life

After years dormant, Scottsdale Fashion Week is back. Known for nightlife events in Scottsdale and around the Valley, Steve LeVine Entertainment has teamed up with J Group Media and Ford/Robert Black Agency to resurrect the previously annual fashion event, which had its last show in 2010. For 2016, the event…

You wouldn’t guess it from browsing her stunning showroom floor, but Phoenix dressmaker Monique Sandoval failed her first home ec class. “It was a vest, so that doesn’t count,” says a defensive-but-smiling Sandoval. “My heart wasn’t in it.” That is certainly not the case with the handmade gowns at Cleo…

It feels like we always open this feature by saying, “Wow, it’s such a great month to be a nerd in Phoenix!” But that’s only because it’s consistently true. This month, Phoenicians can watch cult classic movies in brand new ways, learn about science new and old, dance with dinosaurs,…

No matter how nerdy I’ve been in my life, I could always comfort myself with the knowledge that I never — in my adult life, anyway — wrote “fan fiction.” That changed a year ago this month, when Leonard Nimoy passed on. The actor, of course best known for playing…

Beginning in the fall of 2017, the School of Art at Arizona State University’s School of Art will offer a Bachelor of Arts in fashion program, according to ASU School of Art director Adriene Jenik. The program will be headed by Dennita Sewell, curator of fashion design at Phoenix Art…

The book tour is starting, and  Victoria “V.E.” Schwab is nervous. “I’m in a daze. I’ve been counting down for about 50 or 60 days,” the Nashville-based fantasy author says. “I’ve had signings at local bookstores and done convention appearances, where I picked the places I’d go, but this is the first time…

Though the practice of nail art has been around since Babylonia, the whole thing really kicked into gear over the past few years. In the Phoenix area, there are more than a few spots to get a freakishly well-done designs on your little scratchers. In case you’re not interested in…

It doesn’t seem that graphic novels have seasons like other genres in publishing. Maybe it’s because of their roots in what are now labeled “floppies,” episodic comics with monthly releases: what we used to call comic books. Then there’s the fact that some of the books that fall under the…

With consoles costing at least $300 and most new games priced at $60 a pop, it’s no secret that gaming doesn’t come cheap. Lucky for you and your budget, we found 10 games that not only let you save your hard-earned cash, but also offer some of the best, most…

Arizona’s not for the weak of heart. It’s filled to the brim with dangerous creatures, killer heat, bad drivers, horrible diseases, freak accidents, raging wildfires, and raging psychopaths. Some of ‘em are unique to our state. All of ‘em could kill you. It’s definitely happened to plenty of others. We’re…

If you’re a grown-up person who has not recently been diagnosed with a mental disorder, and you’ve gone out in public in your pajamas, you need to know two things. First of all, you look like an idiot, and secondly, stop doing this. Immediately. Wearing pj’s in public is not…

The saner among us will be spending Valentine’s Day watching the entire human species go down in a spectacle of torn flesh, blood, and brain. That’s right, The Walking Dead returns to AMC on February 14. We’ll admit that The Walking Dead is not for everyone. Like IPAs, Americanos, and…

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from February 12 to 14. Love Me Tinder Ain’t no shame in your Tinder game. We’ve been there. Some loved, most lost, but we always came back with a good story or screenshot. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle…

Standing up on her hind legs, tail languidly snaking back and forth, Tuna the cat flips the page on a pink easel, revealing a sign that reads in bold block letters: “Welcome to the show.” The audience squeals in delight, then bursts into laughter when she bats down the next…

Deadpool fandom is approaching critical mass right about now. It’s to be expected, considering the comic book world’s notorious “Merc with a Mouth” is finally getting his cinematic due with the release of the much-anticipated Deadpool movie on Friday. As such, we’ve seen a lot of the Marvel antihero’s masked mug…

Spring is that time of year when everyone is happy to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Which also makes it a great time for festivals. Whether you want to celebrate animals, independent films, or take a stroll while enjoying art and wine, you’ll find all that and more…

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Monday, February 8, to Thursday, February 11.  Big Hair Bingo Down south they have a saying: “The bigger the hair, the closer to God.” At Kobalt, Phoenix’s buzziest gay bar, they have a similar saying: “The bigger the hair,…

New year, new you — new hobbies. In the 2016 edition of Project PHX, our annual how-to guide, we’re here to help with DIY projects that range from doable to dreamy. Learn how to build a tiny house and make your own chocolate. Become an embroidery artist, publish your first…

There she is, miss Arizona. There she is, wearing flip-flops in the dead of winter. The dream of a million girls who meant to get a pedicure last weekend but didn’t because it’s cold and they know nobody’s looking at their toes. This miss, however, is not crowned in sparkles…

New year, new you — new hobbies. In the 2016 edition of Project PHX, our annual how-to guide, we’re here to help with DIY projects that range from doable to dreamy. Learn how to build a tiny house and make your own chocolate. Become an embroidery artist, publish your first…

New year, new you — new hobbies. In the 2016 edition of Project PHX, our annual how-to guide, we’re here to help with DIY projects that range from doable to dreamy. Learn how to build a tiny house and make your own chocolate. Become an embroidery artist, publish your first…