Four Haunted Houses Opening in the Valley in September

The chainsaws are being gassed up, the fake blood is ready to start dripping from the walls, and the cast members are getting their costumes and macabre-looking masks in order. The proprietors of several haunted house around the Valley are busy putting the final touches on their horror-inducing attractions as…

23: Such and Champ Styles

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:…

Neck Tattoos: A How-To Approach (We’re Looking at You Chris Brown)

See Also: We’re Doomed: Love Psychic Claims Butthole Tattoos Are the Next “Big Thing” (NSFW) Let’s be honest, Chris Brown isn’t exactly the king of good decisions. If anything, he’s like the O.J. Simpson of Pop in that you’re constantly wondering what he’ll get away with next. On the heels…

24: Kevin Flanagan

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. Kevin Flanagan…

Olive Portfolio Clutch at Time Echo Vintage

See also: Becky Lee Is Big in Portugal See also: Five Favorite Looks Spotted at Fashion’s Night Out See also: The Seven Unforgivable Fashion Sins of Fall 2012 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:…

25: Kim Moody

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. Kim Moody…

26: Ann Morton

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:…

27: Jonathan Simon

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:…

28: Rachel Malloy

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. Rachel Malloy…

Five Favorite Looks Spotted at Fashion’s Night Out

See also: Fashion’s Night Out in Scottsdale Slideshow See also: Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend See also: Downtown’s First Friday (Sept. 7) For Fashion’s Night Out, Valley dwellers turned up in their chicest, sleekest duds. We snapped away at the fashionable frolicking at Scottsdale Fashion Square and The…

29: Robert Diehl

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:…

Downtown’s First Friday (Sept. 7)

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…

30: Chris Pruitt

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. Chris Pruitt…

Five Sure Signs the Unicorn Trend Needs to Die (Please)

Remember when unicorns were for fantasy fiction and 9-year-old girls? And then remember when certain pop music icons adopted the mythical creature as a symbol for individuality, uniqueness and as far as we can tell being “just totally, like, FABULOUS” (which was fine because celebrating the quirky and rare and…

31: Andrea Beesley

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. Andrea Beesley…

Your Guide to Fashion’s Night Out 2012

For one night a year, the fashion-conscious flock to shops, malls, and boutiques across the Valley for giveaways, perks, and drool-worthy discounts, all in the name of Fashion’s Night Out. As there’s an overwhelming number of FNO fun going down all over the state (and country) on Thursday, September 6,…

Wonder Woman Cropped Top from Reincarnation by Tiffe Fermaint

See also: Tiffe Fermaint Launches Reincarnation at Buffalo Exchange Tempe See also: The Seven Unforgivable Fashion Sins of Fall 2012 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: Tiffe Fermaint released her up-cycled collection Reincarnation on…

Laurie Notaro and the Perfect Red Chair

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,…

32: Sebastien Millon

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:…

Seven ASU Sun Devil Dance Moves in Animated GIF

Think you’re a die-hard fan of Arizona State University’s football squad? Well, in all likelihood you’re nowhere near as passionate about ASU pigskin as the hundreds of madcap maroon-and-gold-wearing college kids who occupy the student section at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. Spirited doesn’t begin to describe the activities of…