Tickets on sale soon! Preview lineup at MIM.org MIM’s Fall 2023 Concert Series goes on sale to the public on Thursday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. This season’s highlights include jazz vocalist Lizz Wright in September; acclaimed string ensemble the Dover Quartet, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, and compelling Americana singer-songwriter Allison Russell in October; … [More]
Art Gallery Opening Reception at Herberger Theater, Saguaro Exhibit Debuts
Saguaro Exhibit An exhibit featuring the work of 30 Arizona artists. Showcasing artists interpretation of the Saguaro. Curators – Connie & AO Tucker Main Gallery Exhibit open Monday through Friday 12:00PM to 4:30PM and during performances. Enter through the Box Office. To purchase artwork, please contact Laurene Austin by email or (602) 254-7399 x105. 30% … [More]
New Tempe Pedestrian Bridges to Feature Artwork by Local Tempe Artists
Valley residents will soon start noticing tall, magenta structures poking out of new pedestrian bridges being constructed as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. It’s not imagination. New artwork is coming to life over the next several months, and local Tempe artists are behind the design. In June, crews began … [More]
As Hip-Hop Turns 50, ASU Experts Weigh in on Art Form’s Evolution
Hip-hop — that fresh, modern art form — is 50 years old. The common origin story of hip-hop goes back to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, when Kool Herc, a young DJ working the record player, played just the instrumental parts of the songs — the “breaks” — while his friend, Coke La Rock, talked on the microphone. What started as a lively … [More]
The Gallery at The Madison Presents New Art Exhibition, Showcases Phoenix-Themed Artwork
Edgar Alejandro Gamez Sosa is an accomplished street artist and abstract painter who routinely sells his Phoenix-inspired canvases that feature a mixture of graffiti and Southwest abstract art. The Gallery at The Madison, an art exhibition space in Uptown Phoenix, is thrilled to present Sosa’s show, Art of Life, Art of Love, that will be on display in the lobby at The Madison … [More]
Phoenix-based Hot Air Balloon Co. Is Celebrating 40 Years in Business
Phoenix-based Rainbow Ryders is celebrating 40 years in business this fall! To celebrate, the hot air balloon company is offering $40 off their year-round gift cards now through September 14th. Locals can purchase the discounted certificate for $155 per person (normally $195) for sunrise flights starting October 17th. Valid one year from purchase, blackout dates apply. Take … [More]
Beat the Heat: Newly Renovated Christopher Creek Cabins Is Best Kept Secret for Family Getaways and Corporate Retreats
Newly renovated Creekside Cabins, Tavern and Tours is now taking reservations for family getaways and corporate retreats. Nestled below the majestic Mogollon Rim and just a short walk from the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, the cabins offer a rustic coziness set amid the beauty of the Ponderosa pines. “We like to think of ourselves as the best kept secret in … [More]
Prepare for This Year’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s the most edible time of the year! The Arizona Restaurant Association, the organization which advocates for and supports the hospitality industry throughout the state, announces the return of its popular bi-annual event, Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) — taking place Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 17. During 2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week diners can indulge in 10 … [More]
SMoCA to Open New Interactive, Audiovisual Experience
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will exhibit the work of emerging Dutch artist Roelof Knol from Sept. 23, 2023, through July 28, 2024, as part of the museum’s PROJECT SPACE initiative. In this new immersive installation, “Roelof Knol: the space in between,” Knol creates a playful, interactive, audiovisual experience that invites viewers to explore their … [More]
Historical Phoenix Photographer Is Remembered (Video)
https://youtu.be/13n4LEQncAw Pioneer Phoenix Photographer F.A. Hartwell was well known during the early days of Phoenix, but was buried in an unmarked grave. Phoenix historians and photographers heard about this situation and banded together to do something about it. The Arizona Photography Alliance organized an auction of member's photographs and raised enough money for … [More]
