Third Friday guide: Trunk Space outsider art, Geoffrey Gersten, The Epoch and Phoenix stars
February's Third Friday Guide highlights dystopias, gunpowder and Arizona's stunning night sky.
No Festival Required to present independent films shot in Arizona or by Arizona filmmakers
No Festival Required will present “Selections: The All AZ Shorts Show,” a screening of the works of Arizona independent filmmakers and independent short films shot in Arizona.
Violence against women is focus of One Billion Rising, ‘Vagina Monologues’ events on V-Day
This Valentine’s Day, hundreds will dance through the streets of downtown Phoenix to raise awareness for domestic violence during One Billion Rising, an event expected to draw both men and women from across the state. Together with showings of the play “The Vagina Monologues,” the day will be formally presented as V-Day.
Hair salon doubles as art studio, offering creative setting for new hairdos
Palabra Hair Art Collective, a hair salon that doubles as an art gallery, opened its doors early December in downtown Phoenix adding to the theme of small businesses with functional art spaces to the community.
Bloody Hero Film Festival to feature local and international film selections
Local and international filmmakers are presenting independent movies at the Bloody Hero Film Festival in the Phoenix Center for the Arts beginning Friday. The inaugural festival will feature independent, full-length pictures and shorts by filmmakers from all over the world, including local directors.
Roosevelt Row co-founder steps down, new leadership shares bright outlook
Roosevelt Row co-founder Cindy Dach has stepped down as the district’s Community Development Corporation director to welcome Dale Erquiaga, who has been in the position in for two months.
First Friday guide: The Artcade, A Clockwork Orange and a Valentine’s-themed show
This First Friday shows Phoenix's underdog artists at the "Dark Horse" exhibit and 30 restored arcade games renovated by local and nationally known artists.
Artcade Show will bring local, national artists together for arcade-game artwork
The Artcade Show will feature redesigned arcade cabinets by local and national artists. The exhibit will show at Parazol Studios during First Friday.
Month-long Dark Horse Exhibition to show what Phoenix artists have to offer
A dark horse describes someone whose potential for success is hidden. According to Jeff Falk, a Valley-based artist and curator for the Dark Horse Exhibition, Phoenix is that dark horse.
Midtown vintage store to relocate to Grand Avenue, rebrand with new merchandise
Go-Kat-Go, the midtown vintage store in Phoenix, is moving from its location on Seventh and Glenrosa avenues to a new home on Grand and 15th avenues.