Arts and Entertainment

Artist Shawn Bullen adds new characters to the First Studio mural

The iconic First Studio mural of characters from "The Wallace and Ladmo Show" has gained three new figures thanks to muralists Shawn Bullen and Hugo Medina.

Video: DeSoto Central Market hosts Speakeasy Nights every Thursday

DeSoto Central Market hosts Speakeasy Nights on every Thursday for anyone from beginners to pros to swing dance.

Curtain Critic: Phoenix Theatre’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ is, unsurprisingly, exactly what you’d expect

Phoenix Theatre's rendition of "The Wizard of Oz" was nostalgic, well choreographed and displayed impressive special effects. But that wasn't enough.

Two grants awarded to the Heard Museum fund skywalk construction, sculpture restoration

The Heard Museum will build a skywalk and restore sculptures with two grants from Bank of America and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.

Sound and Color will bring vinyl records and a flair for design to Grand...

Sound and Color will be two businesses in one -- a Dj and dance music vinyl shop as well as a graphic design studio.

Isabel Allende visits the Orpheum Theatre to talk with Alberto Rios about her new...

She's published more than 20 books, lived in multiple countries and won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but Isabel Allende is 73-years-young.

Rainn Wilson kicks off speaker series from Changing Hands at Orpheum Theatre

Rainn Wilson talked about his book at Orpheum Theatre Tuesday night. He was part of the Arts & Letters Speaker Series, the largest literary event downtown.

Curtain Critic: ‘Disgraced’ at the Herberger is not only good, but important

Ayad Akhtar’s play "Disgraced" highlights religious and cultural themes that are especially important in light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

Recording studio owner Parish Carter works to make hip-hop artists feel at home

Parish Carter's recording studio 613 Wax Studios has drawn attention from the music world as it expands its clientele and influence in the Phoenix area.

Metronome: McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2016 lineup balances national, local acts

This year's McDowell Mountain Music Festival lineup includes local favorites like Captain Squeegee, as well as larger acts, including the sought-after Beck.