Miles MacGregor, aka El Mac, is a local muralist whose rare presence in town can set the art community a buzz. The fairly shy and very modest 30-something’s last hometown stay was just for a week and was (unsuccessfully) kept under wraps by the few who visited his studio. El…
This weekend was a mess of fashion dos and don’ts and costume boos and bravos. There was certainly enough going on, so for this edition of Good, Bad and Ugly, we’re tossing in what we saw at a few different events: The Jersey Shore-themed Ultimate GTL Party at Axis Radius,…
Scottsdale put on its best face for this one. This week, viewers can get the skinny on the ins and out of Scottsdale-based plastic surgery during Is She Really Going Out With Him? The reality show, which begins its third season tonight on MTV, shot one of its episodes on…
Gabriele Bertaccini loves food and fashion in equal parts — as long as his food doesn’t get on his fashion and his fashion doesn’t interfere with his food. Bertaccini moved to Arizona from Florence, Italy after graduating from culinary school. He says his hometown is where much of his style…
Dear zombies, undead ghouls, rage virus victims, and the walking dead: We need to take a break. You used to scare the bejeesus out of us with your guttural moans while lumbering through dimly lit hallways. We used to cringe at the sight of you eviscerating B-movie over-actors. You used…
Alessi – the innovator behind the iconic Kettle with a perched bird and the Alessandro Mendini lines of corkscrew people – is now open for business in Biltmore Fashion Park following a move from CityNorth last March. The store smartly postponed its grand opening celebration until the temps returned to the double digits and kicked off the shopping season last night.
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
Throw on a circle skirt and grab your pearls — the ladylike fashions of the 1950s will be on display at the inaugural Valley Vintage fashion show at the Hotel Valley Ho tonight. The event will feature styles from vintage fashion connoisseur Robert Black, vintage-inspired swimwear from Monique Fagre, and music by…
Photo by Claire LawtonBen Bethel (right) with John Werkema (center) and Daniel Bryant (left) on the wrap-around patio of their penthouse. See more shots in our slideshow.After Ben Bethel graduated from University of Arizona in computer programming, he headed north and sold his computer to pay the deposit on a…
Illustration by Don KennWe don’t often break the local rule, but Don Kenn (a television writer and director who lives in Denmark) is pretty exceptional. To start, he doodles on Post-It notes in his spare time, which he then scans and posts on his blog. His work — often grouped…
It seems like everybody’s a wannabe zombie these days. In the past two months, we’ve seen the faux undead at various events all over the Valley, and this Friday, they’ll be invading Heritage Square for the annual Phoenix Zombie Walk.If you want to join the flesh-eating fray, you’ll need to…
Unlike art walks, the State Fair is all about people watching and shenanigans. So grab a camera and a bottle of TUMS — here’s a peek at our Field Guide to the Arizona State Fair: … Illustration by Claire LawtonClick on the image (or right here) for a full-sized, printable…
My prey was in sight as I skulked through a dark cavern holding two sawed-off shot guns. Obtaining my kill score was getting closer with each step … until my opponent turned and riddled my body with virtual bullets before I could get a shot off. Naturally, I reacted as…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
Three (ok FOUR) signs of a good scenester bowling party: flannel, cleavage, tweeting, and an assortment of Pabst Blue Ribbon accessoriesPhoto by Maria VassettFor its annual Independents Bowl, Local First Arizona invited a motley crew of friends to hit the lanes over the weekend, and like any good charity event…
The Bee’s Knees is less than a month old, but it’s already beginning to bloom. The shop’s owned and operated by Julia and Steven Helffrich, and includes handpicked clothing, shoes, accessories, house wares and artwork. The building, on 16th and Cypress streets in Phoenix, hosts several small rooms that are…
Usually, humping things is the domain of dogs and the drunkest person at the party, but it’s the recipe for glory at the Air Sex World Championships, which makes a stop at Madcap Theaters in Tempe this Saturday.Much like air guitar, where people pretend to play a six-string to music,…
‘Tis the season for fashion shows — sandwiched between Phoenix Fashion Week and the upcoming Scottsdale Fashion Week, the Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with music, drinks, and a wide-ranging display of established and emerging designers. Proceeds from “Celebrating 25 years of Education, Tradition, Elegance &…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
“If you don’t have lye, you don’t have soap.” This is the soap gospel according to Kari Bower, creator of Emelmahae Soap Company, who makes all-natural, eco-friendly body products including soaps and lip balms.Bower says unlike many “detergents” and “beauty bars” on the market, hers is real, safe soap that…
It’s not every day that you stumble upon a $2 million car parked on the street of a central Phoenix neighborhood. But this past weekend, we spotted a sweet Bugatti, right across the street from our house in the Garfield District.This beautiful, two-seat car belongs to our neighbor, an artist…
It’s finally October, which means two things: grocery stores will probably start playing Christmas music … and the Valley will finally be taken over by zombies, candy corn and, you guessed it, Haunted Houses. We’re on a mission to scout out the best (and worst) ones and share our experiences…
