Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
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: They say that clothes make the man, but too often we see gents who don’t apply that credo to their footwear. Thankfully, The Clotherie offers up trend-conscious shoe…
Scientists at NASA are so certain that there is NO chance the world is ending this week that they’ve already scripted, produced, and published an informational announcement for the day after Friday — when, according to popular theory (and party enthusiasts), Earth will cease to exist. “The world will not…
The special guest announcements for next year’s Phoenix Comicon just keep on coming. The special guest announcements for next year’s Phoenix Comicon just keep on coming. Organizers of the annual four-day geek spectacular have been keeping busy the past couple weeks continuing to reveal the newest additions to the already…
Not every craft is a holiday success — the cookies burn, the glitter spills, and you go a little overboard with the bedazzler. But something about the holiday season allows some of us forgive ourselves for our artistic failures, while leading others to turn to handmade cyber warehouse Etsy, where…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Fashion-Obsessed. Shopping for a shopaholic is a tough game to play — tougher…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends — and family. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Mom. She gave you life, for crying out loud. So…
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: To wear a cape well is no easy feat. There’s the association with superhero costumery, Little Red Riding Hood and James Brown connections, and its use as a…
Browncoats, Gaters, and Fang-Bangers of the Valley, we’ve got a suggestion for your Christmas wish lists: A full, four-day admission package to next year’s Phoenix Comicon. That’s because organizers of the have announced that some of the female badasses from your favorite science fiction and fantasy-oriented TV programs are going…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Film Fanatic. Finding the perfect gift for the cine enthusiast in your life…
Meggings first made ripples in the fashion scene in 2010, when they were spotted in Soho at a UNIQLO and quickly caused panic to spread across fashion blogs and people watchers who braced themselves for a full-blown takeover. The good news: the panic was a false alarm. The men’s leggings…
To the glee of Phoenix design fans and concrete fiends, local artisan Brandon Gore opened up the doors of Hard Goods this weekend. The shop, located next door to Windsor and Churn on Central Avenue is now home to concrete goods by Gore, limited-edition prints by local designers, eye wear,…
Although Christmas might be just over two weeks away, Santa Claus came to town this past weekend. As did Pimp Santa, S&M Santa, and Darth Santa, as well as an entourage consisting of countless sexy reindeer, dozens of drunken elves, and numerous walking holiday trees in tow. This year’s edition…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Book Lover. It’s getting down to crunch time and by next weekend leisurely…
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…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Bike Geek. Let’s be totally honest: the one thing every cyclist wants for…
When patrons of Old Town Scottsdale’s numerous bars and clubs spy a throng of rowdy revelers dressed as jolly old Saint Nicholas coming towards them on Saturday night during Santarchy, the foremost thought in their minds will probably be along the lines of “WTF?” When the proprietors of said drinking…
There are some advertising campaigns that transcend time and live in our holiday-associated memories for, like, ever. They bring us back to the good old days, when Christmas shopping didn’t stress us out to the point of hair loss and Thanksgiving dinner just wasn’t our problem. For laughs (like the…
Nerds of the Valley who’ve been waiting with baited breath to learn who’s headlining next year’s Phoenix Comicon finally got their answer this morning. Organizers of the annual four-day event, which goes down around Memorial Day, began announcing some of the special guests for the 2013 version of the ‘con…
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: BB Dakota’s belted wrap coat makes it all too easy to forget about this season’s billowing cocoons and oversize blazers. In a Southwestern-style black, white, and brown print,…
In 2010, Danny Mills become the one-man blogging machine behind Phoenix Taco. The local blog is an extension of LA Taco, an arts/taco blog Mills admired and contacted with hopes of covering the Phoenix arts/taco scene in a similar fashion. With a green light from LA Taco, a camera (and…
Still holiday shopping? So are we — and we’ve been taking notes. Introducing our series of gift guides for your “easy to figure out, but hard to shop for” friends. Today, Jackalope Ranch’s Gift Guide for the Culture Geek. Gift giving for the nerd in your life is a near…
