People who love books are kind of a different breed. We’re not talking about the person who occasionally browses the New York Times best-sellers list. We’re talking about those midnight release frequenters, those readers who have a literary reference for everything, those coworkers who need an extra few cups of…
Four a.m. wake-up calls? Camping outside of electronics stores? Searching endlessly for parking spots at the mall? We’ll pass. This year, let’s make a pact to put our post-Thanksgiving shopping hours to good use by visiting the local and lesser-known sales around town. Between vintage pop-ups and flea markets as…
RAW:Natural Born Artists is an international organization that aims to unite local fashion designers, musicians, and artists of all ilks. Their most recent Phoenix showcase, entitled CURRENT (yes, all caps) made its way to the Monarch Theatre on November 19. We were there to check it out. There was something…
Thanksgiving is the perfect day for food, family, and other fall stuff. One thing that it’s not always perfect for? Significant others. Whether you’re going to your parents’ house, having a big family gathering, or just hanging out with some of your dearest friends, bringing a date can be a…
I am not a hippy. I have reusable grocery bags, but I never remember to bring them with me. I recycle, sure, but only because I feel bad about the amount of plastic water bottles I use. I hate patchouli oil, lavender-scented anything, and I refuse to pull coconut oil…
At the age of 26, High Noon Tattoo’s Manny Hernandez is still working on making his name in the Phoenix tattooing scene, but the traditional-style tattooer wouldn’t have it any other way. “I haven’t done a lot of international shows or anything very far away with tattooing yet, because I…
Make your list. Check it twice. And then head to Frances’ ninth annual Crafeteria. Each holiday season, the Central Phoenix boutique hosts a shopping fair featuring wares from local crafters and makers at Medlock Plaza. This year’s perfect opportunity to don a scarf and pick up presents falls on Friday,…
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but far be it from us to turn down the rest of the precious stone posse. From engagement rings to gauges and watches to one-of-a-kind pendants, the Valley of the Sun has its fair share of razzle dazzle. Whether you’re shopping for someone…
“Let’s take a road trip!” It always sounds like a good idea when you say it, but a couple hours into the drive, you inevitably end up hating at least one of the people you’re in the car with. The truth is, whether it’s 10 minutes in the car or…
Bright lights flash. Dance music blasts. A towering model struts down the runway in a sparkling full-face mask, a cloud of a headpiece, and a jaw-dropping strapless white and khaki gown with a plunging neckline and billowing skirt. Welcome to Phoenix Fashion Week. It’s one of those first fall nights…
I have a confession for you. I’m a little bit basic. I have a Pinterest board. I binge watch Gilmore Girls on Netflix. Buzzfeed thinks my spirit animal is Jennifer Aniston. And when I don’t feel like getting dressed up to go to Target, I wear Uggs, yoga pants, and…
Earlier this year, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for resale shops in metro Phoenix. Best Adult Clothing Resale: Buffalo Exchange Whether it’s “vintage,” “used,” or “resale,” there are three qualities common to great…
Star Wars fans, get ready to geek the eff out. Episode VII has a title: The Force Awakens. Conversely, Star Wars haters can now start dishing out the snarky puns, online or otherwise. Within the last hour or so, the Mouseketeers at Disney and Lucasfilm that are in charge of…
Ladies, we men say a lot of dumb things. We can all agree on that. However, we’re not alone when it comes to saying dumb, inconsiderate things that piss off our significant others. We might laugh it off or not say anything about it, but there are probably plenty of…
When Nicole McCord started tattooing in 1996, she was under the same mistaken impression that she believes a lot of young people fall for. “I originally didn’t want to be a starving artist, and I was one of those kids who assumed that tattooers were all rock stars,” McCord says…
In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for vintage and antique shopping in metro Phoenix. Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing: Vintage by Misty When Misty Guerriero-Navon announced plans to move her vintage…
Guys, it happens to the best of us. Sometimes you’re really into a chick, and she’s only interested in you as a friend. Hopefully, she’s forward enough to tell you that directly, but that’s not always the case. If you’re wondering whether you’ve been friend-zoned or not, you probably have…
Attention Valley shoppers, one of your favorite spots for recycled retail is relocating to be closer to the downtown scene. The Phoenix Buffalo Exchange is packing up its vintage suitcases and moving down Seventh Street from Missouri Road to Osborn Road, where it will open in a newly renovated space…
When Dub Weir started tattooing in 2002, his mom wasn’t really into it. “At first, my mother was like, ‘What are you doing with your life?’ But now she loves it, and she’s said that she wants to get a tattoo,” Weir says. To be fair, Weir wasn’t a big…
Last month Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for places to buy medical marijuana or smoking supplies in metro Phoenix. Best Place for a Complete Medical Marijuana Experience: Medical Marijuana Farmers Market This twice-monthly…
It’s easy to spot the Reverend Fish Crackers when he’s roaming around Arizona’s Original Scream Park out in Scottsdale during the Halloween season. Just look for either a crazed dude in a straightjacket with a birdcage perched on his head that’s ranting and raving about his missing parrot, Petey, or…
Every year, the biggest names in sneakers put out iconic colorways of their signature shoes, just in time for Halloween. Some may be a simple combination of black and orange while others feature ornate designs related to the annual day celebrating ghouls, goblins, and candy. Here are our five favorite…
