Photographer Fawn DeViney on the Business of Art in Phoenix

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 69. Fawn DeViney. Fawn…

How to Have the Best Phoenix Summer Ever

We know. You know. Everyone knows. Summer’s here. And rather than bemoan the season that brings record-breaking weather and rolling dust storms to the Valley of the Sun, we’re of the opinion that summer — yes, we mean summer in Phoenix — is more fun than most people realize. To…

RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love, What Are You Wearing?

RoseAna Dodge and Stormy Love are the owners of Rocket A Go Go, the colorful rockabilly shop at the southwest corner of Mill and Southern avenues. They’ve been friends for almost 11 years, and opened the shop, originally called Rocket Resale, in 2011. They’re not only business partners, but soon…

Kym Ventola on Her Wedding Photography Philosophy

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 76. Kym Ventola. Say…

E3 2016: Here’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Video Game News

Thousands of people flocked to Los Angeles this week for the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, a.k.a. E3. And while the event is only closed to industry pros and press members, the public spectacle surrounding the presentations and announcements captures the attention of the gaming public across the world. As new…

Shaliyah Ben on Her Lifelong Dedication to the Heard Museum

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 77. Shaliyah Ben. It’s…

Razor Edge Games’ Epocylipse: the AfterFall Is Coming Soon

The man behind Phoenix studio Razor Edge Games knows its video games have to stand out. Surrounded by potential competitors, CEO Mike Weiser is confident the company’s PC game Epocylipse: the AfterFall will turn some heads. “I think there’s a big hole in the gaming market right now,” he says…

10 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19. For more events, see our curated calendar.  “Land Tracings” A trio of 55-gallon drum lids hang on a gallery wall, each featuring tintype photographs by David Emitt Adams, one of five Arizona…

Phoenix Comicon 2016 Had Record-Breaking Attendance

If you happened to attend this year’s Phoenix Comicon, be sure to pat yourself on the back. Seriously. Not only did you endure sweltering weather and all the hassles that come with going to the popular geekfest, but you also helped the annual event achieve record-breaking attendance numbers. Comicon organizers…

Cherie Buck-Hutchison on Why Phoenix Needs an Art Biennial

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 81. Cherie Buck-Hutchison. Perhaps the…