Andrew King on Why Tempe Needs More 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 40. Andrew King. Andrew…

11 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, August 5, though Sunday, August 7. For more events, see our curated online calendar. Game On Expo If Pokémon Go leads you in the direction of Mesa Convention Center this weekend, it’s not a fluke: The second annual…

Inside North Scottsdale’s Circus School of Arizona

On a recent Saturday, Zavier Pike picks up a pair of devil sticks. The teenager tosses the baton back and forth. He flings it behind his back, and then he passes it under his leg. Each time, he catches the baton with ease. Finally, he flips the tasseled stick forward,…

10 Nerdy Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This August

Phoenix nerds, we know you don’t need any more distraction than you already have, given you probably haven’t stopped playing Pokemon Go for the last month. But you need places to walk while playing, right? And you need to find other trainers to play the game with and to drop…

11 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31. For more events, see our curated online calendar.  Untidy Secrets Storytelling When it comes to the next installment of Untidy Secrets Storytelling, think less Mulder and Scully and more out-of-this-world real…

How to Stay Cool in Metro Phoenix This Summer

In New Times’ 2016 summer guide, we’re all about keeping cool — from eating and drinking to staycationing. Here’s your guide to shopping, partying, and recouping in style.  Unless you perpetually and supernaturally glow all summer long à la J-Lo, the sweaty look likely isn’t your best. But this season,…

ColorOrgy on the Problem with Being Phoenix-Centric

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 51. ColorOrgy. As noms de…