Shortly after we resurfaced from last year’s underground edition of Best of Phoenix, we dove into the Valley’s research centers, laboratories, and archives to put our city under the microscope. This year’s Best of Phoenix tells stories of local inventions, strange theories, and scientific processes with photographs, videos, and illustrations…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. When Nina…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Daniel Mills…
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: We’ve been on a thrifty kick of late, exploring secondhand shops around the Valley. Last week we hit up Deseret Industries and found a vintage peacoat with Midcentury,…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Sara Cochran…
Forget the candy necklaces, glowsticks, and happy face pills — this rave is all about the crafts. Join hundreds of local creative-types on Saturday November 17 at Scottsdale Studios for the annual PHX Craft Rave — 10 hours of make-and-take madness. The event, hosted by Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka The Crafty…
Since the masterminds behind UNION announced a series of locally owned micro-boutiques and eateries opening soon at the Biltmore Fashion Park, we’ve been scoping out parking and drumming our fingers. UNION will be home to 18 spaces run by Phoenix entrepreneurs and creatives in a 7,200 sq ft space between…
Vogue Japan editor at large Anna Dello Russo is known for her outlandish, imaginative, and, on occasion, joke-worthy sense of fashion. Unsuprisingly, Dello Russo’s accessories line for H&M is well-aligned with her personal style: bold and colorful with a heft of brash. The 50-piece accessories collection is meant to encapsulate…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Averian Chee…
There are exactly 37 days left until Halloween dawns, which means you have that long to conjure up with a killer costume for yourself. And while that might seem like all the time in the world, don’t put things off, bub, especially since some else might just snatch up the…
In 1930, Harland David Sanders opened the doors to a service station in Kentucky that served chicken dishes to the small community of Corbin. His recipes were popular, and Sanders moved to a restaurant/motel where he worked on a “secret” recipe for fried chicken in a pressure fryer. More than…
It’s been another year of sloooow economic recovery, and those of us who are not yet down to (or still down to) living in an unregistered Oldsmobile making ketchup-packet soup have many opportunities to help support the arts organizations who help make life worth living. Space 55 Theatre Ensemble is…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Jules Demetrius…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Rebecca Green…
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See also: Bloggers Adrienne Keene and Dr. Jessica Metcalf on Native Headdresses, Patterns, and “Aztec” Labels in Popular Fashion See also: Five Favorite Looks Spotted at Fashion’s Night Out What: Maybe we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves looking at all the upcoming fall festivals and Target’s already-happening Halloween section,…
If you’ve ever been to Dinseyland/World/Universe, you know first-hand how magical a day at the theme park can be. But last week when we shared the south-of-the-border theme park, La Caminata Nocturna, where guests enjoy a four-hour “illegal experience” akin to crossing the US/Mexico border we got to thinking about…
Run out of space to work on your latest project or looking for a spot to to organize your local business? Take note: 335 W McDowell is looking for a renter. Two of the three suites in the building owned by Ashley Harder of Harder Development are available immediately. Harder…
When the Navajo Nation sued apparel retailer Urban Outfitters for using its name on a line of products with geometric prints, including flasks and panties, the community sent a message about how the fashion world is appropriating native cultures into trendy gear — but not all companies seem to get…
See also: Nadya “Octomom” Suleman Visits Phoenix to Hawk Her Porn DVD — And Offers to Talk for $20 Per Minute Because there’s no shortage of places to crowdfund your latest (and worst) idea, Ben Tao and Eric Lai left their corporate office jobs to create Offbeatr, what they describe…
See also: Four Haunted Houses Opening in the Valley Next Weekend See also: Three Reasons Why You Should Already Be Excited for Halloween (Yes, Really) Do you like scaring people? Have an affinity for wearing creepy costumes and freaky-looking face paint while chasing terrified teenagers? Then the people behind a…
When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. See also:…
