Peoria Author Amy K. Nichols on the Joy of Writing

Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 20. Amy K. Nichols…

11 Best Roller and Ice Skating Rinks in Metro Phoenix

Turns out, Phoenix rolls deep. The Valley’s home to plenty of roller and ice skating rinks — even a facility dubbed the Hall of Dames that’s home to the Arizona Derby Dames’ impressive wooden banked track. Whether you’re looking to spend an evening gliding on eight wheels in a classic…

10 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

New Times picks the best events in metro Phoenix from Friday, September 2, through Sunday, September 4. For more things to do, see our curated online calendar.  The Velocity of Autumn If you missed Eric Coble’s The Velocity of Autumn at Theatre Artists Studio in April 2015 — well, shame…

10 Nerdy Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This September

Some Valley residents are feeling excited for September. Specifically, we mean the self-described nerd population. Why? Well, they’re going to have plenty to do and see, thanks to a ladies night at Samurai Comics, a Leonard Nimoy documentary screening, and the largest anime convention in Arizona, Saboten Con 2016. And that’s…

Phoenix Drag Queen Celia Putty, What Are You Wearing?

Celia Putty can find the humor in just about anything. Ask anyone who’s seen Putty take the small stage at Plazma for Celia Putty’s Freaky Friday – the weekly drag show starring our hero and several more local drag performers. Putty’s parents were performing musicians, so the stage is like…

Rembrandt Quiballo on Why Phoenix Needs to Prioritize Art

Every other year, New Times puts the spotlight on Phoenix’s creative forces — painters, dancers, designers, and actors. Leading up to the release of Best of Phoenix, we’re taking a closer look at 100 more. Welcome to the 2016 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today is 26. Rembrandt Quiballo. “What…

9 Things to Do Labor Day Weekend 2016 in Metro Phoenix

It’s the end of summer. It’s best not to fight it, but it may be a good idea to rage on those final days of freedom: Labor Day weekend. From pool parties with private cabanas to art exhibitions and a raucous anime convention, the long weekend is flooded with options…