Sometimes, being in a relationship is about being able to guess what the other person is thinking. A prime example of that is when you have to give gifts to your significant other, particularly when those gifts have a romantic connotation, like they do on Valentine’s Day. There’ll be years…
Just as the last remnants of Super Bowl XLIX are leaving downtown Phoenix, something far more crazy, colorful, and chaotic is about to roll through this weekend. And just like the big game, it’s centered on competition, although nary any football is involved. We’re referring to the Phoenix Idiotarod, the…
While escaping out of the friend-zone is only slightly easier than scaling the walls to escape the pit in The Dark Knight Rises, there are times when we accidentally place ourselves deep in the friend-zone when we could’ve been so much more. We’re not saying these will work in every…
Josh Duffy has always been fascinated by tattoos. From the moment he got his first tattoo at the age of 21, he knew it was what he wanted to do for a living. Fast forward to present day, and Duffy has moved out of the slums of Los Angeles to…
There are few words to describe the first impression of walking into Misty Guerriero’s home. It’s eclectic, for sure, but it’s not the kind of eclectic that results in pursed lips and slow head nodding. The vintage maven’s Phoenix home is eclectic in the way that an art museum is…
Hey there, Phoenix! We’re rolling out the grassy green carpet in honor of the biggest event to hit town since – well, since the last Super Bowl rolled through. The 49th annual celebration of all things professional football promises to be the grandest yet, and Phoenix New Times has it…
One-night stands can come in all different forms. Sometimes you’re looking for the right one and you end up finding the right one for right now. Other times, you might be looking for a casual fling. Some nights, you’re an alcohol-induced mistake. Other nights, you’re the one making the alcohol-induced…
If you’re a major fan of anime (a.k.a. Japanese animation), you probably were at Taiyou Con out in Mesa this past weekend. Ditto for anyone who happens to be into manga, shonen, imported video games, J-pop, or otaku culture, as such things are the focus of the annual convention out…
Every tattoo artist has that moment when they realize that inking people for a living is what they want to do with their lives. For some, it starts at an early age from an infatuation with tattoos, others find it when they realize they’re doing more doodling than homework in…
Let’s be real, the Super Bowl isn’t just about football. It’s about over-the-top halftime shows, multi-million dollar television ads, and of course, scantily clad supermodels hosting high-priced parties. A 12-year tradition, the Leather and Laces weekend party is coming to Phoenix in celebration of Super Bowl XLIX happening Sunday, February…
We’ve all had that fun moment when going up to talk to someone who looks like they might be a winner (or at least good enough to take on a first date) only to find out that there’s something horribly wrong with them within the first five minutes of conversation…
Happy New Year, Phoenix! What, you’ve already broken all your resolutions? Yeah, us too. But we’re bouncing back with some inspiration. Whether you’ve been considering a new hair style or a new kitchen project, we’re here to help with Project PHX, our annual “how to” guide. Step into Pane Bianco’s…
Tattoo-based reality shows, such as Ink Master, are relatively polarizing in the world of tattooing. On one hand, they’ve helped bring the art form into mainstream culture, but at the same time, many tattoo artists believe that the program sets unrealistic expectations for the amount of work and time it…
Happy New Year, Phoenix! What, you’ve already broken all your resolutions? Yeah, us too. But we’re bouncing back with some inspiration. Whether you’ve been considering a new hair style or a new kitchen project, we’re here to help with Project PHX, our annual “how to” guide. Step into Pane Bianco’s…
Jim Malloy started off collecting sneakers the same way most people do: his dad bought them for him when he was a kid. “I still get the same feeling, the same excitement, when I get a pair now as I did when I was 14,” Malloy says. These days, Malloy…
If you were one of those folks who wound up getting pairs of socks and underwear for Christmas, don’t be too bummed out about it. In fact, you can put some of ’em to good use this weekend. The latest No Pants Ride, which is organized by local branches of…
We understand that you can’t pick whom you’re attracted to. And there are plenty of hot people out there who just happen to be parents. In the event you end up dating someone who has kids, there are more than a few obstacles you need to be prepared for.We know…
Jesse Frausto may have only left Los Angeles to move to Phoenix in July, but his tattooing has already built a following here in the Valley in just six months. After winning multiple awards at several conventions for his black-and-gray realism work, Frausto started to make a name for himself…
Yep, it’s that time of the year again. As the calendar flips to 2015 and the “New Year, New Me!” posts flood social media, it’s about time you make some resolutions that probably won’t last more than a month. In case you’re one to finish what you start, here are…
For some of us, the thought of being locked in a room with nine other people is a terrifying one; for others, it actually sounds like fun. If you’re one of those non-claustrophobic, socially adept individuals who enjoys things like “team building exercises” and “paying money to be physically confined…
Whimsical met wingback as West Elm launched its online collaboration with Kate Spade Saturday (the younger sister company of Kate Spade) days earlier than its original Tuesday, December 30, date reported by New York Times. While we were initially giddy about the prospect of adding some feminine flair to one…
We knew it wasn’t a good sign for civilization when Tinder came on the scene. We were skeptical at first, but as the app skyrocketed in popularity, it became perfectly clear that there was a demand for a bit of software that lets you choose a possible romantic partner based…
