2013 Big Brain Awards Winners Announced

The results are in, and we’re proud to present the recipients of Phoenix New Times’ 2013 Big Brain Awards. The winners in five categories were announced Saturday night at New Times’ Artopia, and each received $500. Awards and recipients after the jump … See also: – Announcing the 2013 Big…

Big Brain Awards 2013: Meet the Finalists and Check out the Illustrated Guide to Artopia (VIDEO)

OO.ready(function() { OO.Player.create(‘ooyalaplayer’, ’44ampnbjoJX9dwzKQtJGoQsmJOx5k3um’); });Please enable Javascript to watch this videoLeading up to the Big Brain Awards announcement at Artopia Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch we’ve profiled each finalist in visual art, performing art, craft, design, online, and culinary art. On Saturday, April 27, we’ll celebrate the finalists and crown…

The Lena Denim (Yes, Denim) Dress

If you’ve been experiencing withdrawals from Lena Dunham’s HBO television series Girls, you’re not alone. Every Sunday we’ve been racing to a friend’s house or hacking into someone else’s HBO Go account to watch the latest awkward drama unfold between Dunham’s characters, or gawk at the latest outfit Jessa is…

10 Must-See Events at Phoenix Comicon 2013

Exactly one month from now, 40,000 people will invade downtown Phoenix for one reason: to geek out as hard as possible during Phoenix Comicon. During the annual Memorial Day weekend (Thursday, May 23, to Sunday, May 25) convergence of pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, and (of course) comic books, there are…

Bilbo Baggs Sportswear Replaces the Closed Revera on Roosevelt Row

The barely one-year-old Revera has packed up its bottled oils and left the Artisan Village on Roosevelt Row. Represented by Violet Brand and Susan Kerr, the local beauty and aromatherapy shop that specialized in custom-blended perfumes and bath and body products made no public announcement of its farewell, vacating its…

Leah Marche: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Performing Art

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Leah Marche Performance…

Keytha Fixico: Big Brain 2013 Finalist, Craft

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Keytha Fixico Keytha…

Lindsay Kinkade: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Design

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Lindsay Kinkade Lindsay…

Annie Boomer Vintage’s Ivory Minidress

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: This vintage ivory mini-dress with a lacey floral overlay will be a go-to for summery style. Cut out for garden parties and outdoor weddings, the simply shaped shift…

Lightning Octopus: Big Brain 2013 Finalist, Online

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Lightning Octopus Jonathan…

Man-Cat: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Performing Art

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Man-Cat The members…

David Emitt Adams: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Visual Art

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: David Emitt Adams…

Justin Katz: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Design

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Justin Katz You…

1Spot: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Visual Art

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: 1Spot Local artists…

Ashley Cooper: 2013 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Craft

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 27, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Ashley Cooper If…