Artist Kim Sweet Appreciates the Desert’s Subtle Color

Best of Phoenix hit newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Vintage Phoenix Memory: My First Mexican

She looked like an Indian princess. Tiny and dark, with huge, sad eyes that filled up her face, like a kid in a Keane painting. I was 6 years old, so it was easy for me to imagine her riding atop a big, bejeweled elephant. Teresa Amelia Gomez was my…

Artist Annie Lopez Hates Cloudy Days

Best of Phoenix hit newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Cannabox is the Head Shop that Delivers

Pot heads are all about trying new things:Eeating Cheetos with ranch dressing, beginning a home remodel with finger paint, adopting livestock as pets… Naturally, a new company is now offering a way for weed enthusiasts to expand their minds as well as their retail horizons through what is easily their…

Weekly Freebie: Filmstock at Civic Space Park

Grab a blanket and heat up the microwave popcorn because your onscreen entertainment is heading outdoors. This Saturday, October 5, IFP Phoenix and the Phoenix Film Festival are teaming up to bring a local lineup of indie cinema to Civic Space Park with Filmstock Showcases Indie Spirit…

Artist Janet de Berge Lange Contemplates Tempe Town Lake Fishermen

Best of Phoenix is on newsstands now. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Critique My Dick Pick is a Tumblr That Does Just That (NSFW)

It must be hard for men — constantly being aware of how little women are ogling your package, living in fear of unexpected cold fronts, and spending countless hours in the mirror wondering the age old question, “Do these pants make my penis look small?” Fortunately there’s a new Tumblr…

Artist Kathleen Engstrom Pulls Her Art from the Streets

Best of Phoenix hit newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Vintage Phoenix Q&A: Halldor Hjalmarson

Halldor Hjalmarson is that rarest of things: A fine artist who stayed in town, worked hard at his art, and made a name for himself here. His signature style — three-dimensional, “sprigged” clay vessels depicting Sonoran plants and wildlife, glazed in earth tones and brilliant blues — is recognizable from…

Artist Paul Wilson is Inspired by His Hatred of Phoenix

Best of Phoenix hit newsstands yesterday. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling each…

Quitting Smoking is Easier on Social Media

While some critics may frown upon our society’s addiction to social media, truth be told, there are much worse habits worth kicking to the curb — like smoking. Now studies are showing that not only are social media habits far tamer than your pack a day, but they might actually…

Artist Ronnie Ray Mendez Realistically Depicts the Surreal

Best of Phoenix hits newsstands today. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling each…

Artist Michael Allen Listens to the Blues

Best of Phoenix hits newsstands today. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling each…

Vagina Steaming Is the Hottest Spa Treament

While it’s not our cup of tea, we acknowledge the fact that many beauty-conscious individuals pay good money for services like vajazzling, colonics, and anal bleaching. But when we heard about the newest beauty craze (emphasis on craze) to hit the holistic spas — well, our eyes weren’t the only…

Artist Melissa McGurgan on Being Slapped by Arizona Heat

Best of Phoenix hits newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Recreational Jetpacks in New Zealand’s Future

Over the years New Zealand has picked up some serious bragging rights. The down under destination served as the backdrop for the highly popular Lord of the Rings trilogy and is the home of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. Now on a roll, the island country is putting…

Artist Eric Cox Feels Hecho en Phoenix

Best of Phoenix hits newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year’s Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present “Hot Plate!” It’s an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show’s Oct. 4 opening, we’re profiling…

Nude Haunted House Open in Pennsylvania

Halloween is not what it used to be, folks. With an ever-growing number of desensitized thrill-seekers, it seems haunted houses are getting desperate to keep the terror alive. While midnight corn mazes and abandoned hospitals are safe bets on the fear front, one attraction in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, is taking…