87: Tiffany Egbert

87: Tiffany Egbert Tiffany Egbert’s a graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, stylist, and self-described dance party enthusiast. She graduated ASU with a degree in graphic design in 2007. Since then, she’s done creative work for Kitten Paws Vintage (her online storefront), River Jones Music Label, Transform Creative Ministries, and Spraygraphic Apparel…

Havaianas World Cup Flip Flops

Forget the Nike ads and U2 music in the promos. They fit everyone – men, women, kids and even a TEAM USA pair with ankle straps for babies.  The style is simple, the colors are brilliant and we love the flag on the strap.  You have no excuse – lose…

Escape from Cubicle Nation

Blogger and career coach Pamela Slim’s blog, Escape from Cubicle Nation, covers a wide range of topics, from when to ditch your home office to the virtues of a documentary on bi-polar disorder and professional advice about finding one’s purpose, combined with Kahlil Gibran quotes. Usually, topics like that come…

88: Gabriel Utasi

88: Gabriel Utasi Gabriel Utasi is a professional creative who works in publishing; creating graphics, designs, multimedia projects, and illustrations for newspapers and is known mostly for his portrait and figurative work. He transplanted from Cincinnati, Ohio via Fresno, California five years ago. In Cincinnati, he studied at The Art…

Picacho Peak Hike, a.k.a. Hell Hike

Embark on a culture blog and the sky’s the limit, right?I discovered this the hard way when I volunteered to write about a hike.I hiked Picacho Peak. And I cried. Four times.I know I sound like a big old wussy here, but, be warned: Picacho is not for the weak…

89: Mary Shindell

89: Mary Shindell My practice of art is drawing-based. The making of marks intrigues me. Surface and texture are the elements of both drawing and printmaking that hold my attention. Like many artists, I have developed a vocabulary of marks that I employ when drawing. As I was seeking a…

90: Betsy Schneider

90: Betsy Schneider Betsy Schneider is a photo-based artist and educator whose work is collectedand exhibited internationally. A show of her work — including images of her then-young daughter nude — caused an uproar several years ago at a gallery in London. New Times wrote about it later, in conjunction…

Pat McGroder, What Are You Wearing?

Trial attorney Pat McGroder practices  with the Phoenix law firm Gallagher and Kennedy. And he’s a heck of a snappy dresser.What are you wearing right now? Navy Blue double breasted Armani suit. What is the last item of clothing you bought? (answer after the jump)…

Play Along with Artist Sue Chenoweth

This week, I reviewed local artist Sue Chenoweth’s Spyhopping exhibit at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. If you haven’t already seen the show, which is based on a 16th century board game called The Game of Goose, it’s a lot of fun and definitely worth a visit. ​In keeping with…

91: Paul Hoeprich

91: Paul HoeprichPaul Hoeprich discovered his love for video/film production with his first SONY Betamovie camcorder. He was 7 years old. He received a degree in broadcast production and currently teaches film/news production at Arcadia High School. “Sharing my passion with youth is an amazing experience and their new and…

Forever 21: A Mother’s Shopping Experiment

Can a forty-something volleyball mom be Forever 21? We admit it — we’ve tried to find clothes at this trendy, inexpensive store in Scottsdale Fashion Square, but each attempt found us walking out empty handed, frustrated by the lack of organization and contemplating whether a martini at Modern Steak would…

Sea Life Aquarium in Tempe Makes a Big Splash

When locals heard that Sea Life aquarium would replace the Hi-Health store at Arizona Mills Mall, everyone balked. Especially when it was revealed that the attraction, owned by British entertainment company Merlin Entertainment Group, would receive major tax breaks.Apparently that didn’t stop locals from checking out the aquarium. The mall was packed at the Mid-May…

92: Lisa Starry

​92: Lisa Starry When we saw Lisa Starry’s dancers shaking what their mamas gave them like nobody’s business at the New Times 40th Anniversary Party last month, we knew we had to get her into our 100 Creatives list — and soon. This season will mark 11 years for Starry’s…

Local Fashion: Kiss the Girl’s Vintage-Inspired Tees

​Throw a two carat rock in Scottsdale and you’ll hit a fashion-conscious woman. But with Betsey Johnson, Gucci and Barney’s New York already in place at Fashion Square, it’s hard to find successful local designers catering to the Phoenix market. Kiss the Girl is one notable exception. I bought my first…

SAS Fabric by the Pound, Let’s Shop

We like to believe that every crafter, seamstress, and sharp shootin’ glue gunner in town has been to SAS at least once. If you haven’t, well, get with the program and be sure to keep it in mind for your next project…

93: Yuri Artibise

No. 93: Yuri Artibise Yuri is a recovering public policy wonk. He has a depth of experience in research and analysis of contemporary policy issues, including a stint at ASU’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy. His current passion is community building and creating livable neighborhoods. Since moving to the Valley…

94: Daniel Tantalean

94: Daniel TantaleanDaniel Tantalean is the principle producer/director of his film production company, Formatted Pictures. His recent thesis film project, El Sueño played at Short Film Corner at Cannes International Film Festival. Tantalean strives to direct and produce social commentaries probing at the truth behind many social problems. He recently…

95: Mayme Kratz

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…

Los Suns Jerseys: A Slam Dunk for Saturday?

Last night’s game was a little rough on the nerves — we’re still recovering from a near-aneurysm in the last three seconds. But we don’t have much time. Saturday is game-face day, both for the Suns and for Arizona. It brings game six against the Lakers and the march against…

96: Adam Dumper (“Dumperfoo”)

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…

Silly Bandz: The Rubber Band You Can … Wear

We’ll trade you princesses for glow in the dark penguins. That’s right. We have our very own pack of Silly Bandz (and we’re giving ’em away after the jump). After countless calls to toy stores around the Valley, it sounds like truckloads of these things are on their way.  …