Commercial real estate mogul Michael A. Pollack is a pretty recognizable figure in the Phoenix area. In his 40-plus-year career, his business, Pollack Real Estate Investments, has acquired, managed, and sold more than 12 million square feet of commercial projects throughout Arizona, Nevada, and California. Now the local celebrity is…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives, and the results are in. Introducing our 2014 Big Brain finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award announcement and Artopia on April 25, Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella will introduce the finalists. Up today: El Peezo. For a…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our 2014 Big Brain finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award announcement and Artopia on April 25, Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella will introduce the finalists. Up today: Phoenix Spokes People. Anna…
Better find something to wear — stat. Because your weekend just got a lot more stylish. The fashion, art, and music hybrid event, Project Ethos, returns to the W Scottsdale’s WET deck on Saturday, April 5, with a new batch of designers and artists showcasing their talents under the stars…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our 2014 Big Brain finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award announcement and Artopia on April 25, Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella will introduce the finalists. Up today: Mike Kennedy. Mike Kennedy…
23-year-old Angela Williamson is very proud to be from Arizona. The Tempe native is all about representing Southwest style, but with a twist. “I want to encompass a very eclectic version of someone who is from the Southwest,” Williamson says. “I wear a lot of bolo ties. A lot of…
It’s an unofficial fact that art appreciation is best paired with alcohol. Which is why Complex, national definers of all things hip and underground in the creative scene, posted a list of the 25 Best Art Bars in America. Lucky for us, Phoenix is home to one of them…
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives, and the results are in. Introducing our 2014 Big Brain finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award announcement and Artopia on April 25, Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella will introduce the finalists. Up today: Scott Biersack. Scott Biersack’s…
Major changes are coming to Fourth and McKinley streets in Phoenix’s arts district. Scottsdale-based Tilton Development Company recently purchased the building on the intersection’s southwest corner. It’s currently home to Hazel & Violet, Seven13sk8, Goings Galleria, Gallery:SUHU, S&S Floral Wholesale, 720 Gallery, and Brush Party. Plans to demolish the building,…
Changing Hands Bookstore has seen a lot in its 40 years: celebrity book signings, literary talks, film screenings, the development of a second location in Central Phoenix, and of course, Grumpy Cat. To celebrate the good times had and the good times ahead, the independent retailer has announced it’s throwing…
Phoenix Fashion Week paired four local shops and one label with five stylists for its Spring Into Fashion showcase. The Arizona Center courtyard was full of fashionistas eager to catch a glimpse at some of the new spring looks provided by Clothes Minded, Allie Ollie, Fresh Start, 7 Diamonds, and…
It’s gonna be big. Artopia, we mean. It’s New Times annual arty bash where winners of the Big Brain Awards are announced. And tickets to this year’s party are on sale now…
Quick PHX, our annual pocket guide to art, shopping, and partying in Phoenix, is on stands now. Illustrated by Sarah Hurwitz, the hand-held guide will keep you busy this weekend and beyond. Here are our 17 favorite shopping spots in Phoenix…
Phoenix may not be oldest city in this state but it’s not without its history. Sadly, that history is often torn down to make way for cookie cutter housing developments and stucco strip malls. That’s why Preserve Phoenix, a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that advocates for the preservation of historic buildings…
Look, we’ve all thought about it, whether we were stoned, sober, or binge-watching The Walking Dead on Netflix. “How would I fare in a zombie apocalypse?” Well, real estate blog Estately crunched the numbers, and it looks like Arizona may just have what it takes to keep itself afloat come…
Branded, a new shop in Tempe, offers its space up to Arizona businesses looking to sell fashion and art items, like clothes, jewelry, accessories, photography, and other artworks. We chatted with store owner Drew Reyner about where the idea to start such a business came from and how he wants…
Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch’s weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson. Names of ex-boyfriends, past hookups, and bad blind dates have been changed to protect the guilty. My editor recently forwarded me a press release titled “The Rise of the Beard Transplant: And…
Glendale is gearing up for some serious street art — make that sidewalk art. The Vestar Chalk Art Festival presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance will make its debut at three Valley locations next month — and we’ve got all the details to help you get down…
The Big Brains are coming. We’ll profile the 15 finalists and their creative endeavors on Jackalope Ranch and Chow Bella in the next few weeks. From that group of up-and-comers, five winners will be announced (and awarded with $500) at Bentley Projects on Friday, April 25, during New Times’ Artopia,…
Leading up to this year’s Big Brain Awards, we’re checking in with past winners. Up today: Thomas Greyeyes. Thomas Greyeyes won a Big Brain Award in 2012 for his art, which explores his Native American identity and how it collides with life in Phoenix. Since winning, he’s continued pulling his…
Imagine Darth Vader without his gleaming black helmet and dark robes. The effect would be considerably less intimidating and fearsome. And what would Dorothy be without her ruby red slippers? Definitely not as dazzling. Though audiences may not always realize it, costumes play an integral role in the success of…
Looking for a little vacation from big-city living? If so, it might be worth checking out Smithsonian Magazine’s recently released list of “The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014,” which features our very own Sedona, Arizona, alongside nationwide notables like Chautauqua, New York, and Williamsburg, Virginia…
