Devil’s Pass: 5 ways to beat the heat during June’s First Friday art walk
Yes, it's hot outside. Still, that shouldn't stop you from going out in the evening, especially during June's First Friday art walk. "Devil's Pass" brings you five events sure to make your June art walk a refreshing experience.
Temporary teddy bear art installation hopes to teach about sustainability, creator says
The 7-foot teddy bear installation, titled "I Bearly Give a Scrap," is just one of the many temporary art projects present throughout the Roosevelt Row area downtown. With the bear, creator Tara Logsdon hopes to inspire people to reuse old materials that may otherwise go into landfills.
Los Angeles Times critic talks costume design during ‘Hollywood Costume’ presentation
Los Angeles Times fashion critic and "Hollywood Costume" contributor Booth Moore detailed the differences between costume and fashion design during a talk at the Phoenix Art Museum on May 21.
Carl Hayden students draw inspiration from robotics club to create art
On April 25, Grand Avenue's Frontal Lobe Community Space and Gallery became home to art created by students from Carl Hayden Community High School. The school, known for its acclaimed robotics team, used the show as an opportunity to add the "A" for "arts" to its STEM-based curriculum and create STEAM.
Curtain Critic: ‘Good People’ manages to be both thought-provoking and entertaining
Actors Theatre does a fine job bringing "Good People" to life, offering both laughs and tears with strong, emotional acting that carries through each scene in various degrees.
Music, confidence and a way of life: lessons taught at Rosie’s House
Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children is a nonprofit that offers free music education for close to 400 students in Phoenix. Many of the youth who go to Rosie's House attend schools without arts programs, while others come in addition to other music classes.
‘Write On, Downtown’ publishes student photos, writing in eighth annual journal
"Write On, Downtown" is a journal published once a year featuring writing and other creative works from students on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. This issue had over 250 submissions.
Devil’s Pass: TRUPHX blog exhibit and Phoenix Art Museum leadership changes
Hosts Miguel Otarola and Jayson Chesler delivered Devil's Pass's final episode for the semester. The show will return in August. Topics included the presentation of TRUPHX and changes in leadership in the arts community in the wake of James Ballinger's decision to step down as director of the Phoenix Art Museum.
Schoolteacher who sings and plays violin to record album with new band, new sound
After creating music both on his own and with the now broken-up Phoenix band Whisperlights, violinist and vocalist Tobie Milford was wary of working with another group of musicians again. But now, Milford is back in the game with a new group, a new sound and an album in the works.
Curtain Critic: ‘Good People’ take stage to tell story of economic inequality, luck and...
Some people say luck determines your lot in life. Others insist hard work makes the difference. Actors Theatre's performance of "Good People" explores the divide between these two mentalities and how putting too much stock in either attitude can limit someone's potential.