Art Detour 2007

MY ART DETOUR Your comprehensive guide to art, entertainment, shopping and dining during Art Detour 2007.

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4My Art Detour by Deborah Sussman Susser and J. Haddock

10Can’t Missby Benjanim Leatherman

12On The Map Take the Detour

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All events take place on Friday, March 2; Saturday, March 3; and/or

Sunday, March 4.

R O O S E V E L T /E V A N S -

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.anti_space

720 N. 4th St.

602-256-2684

www.myspace.com/antispace

The bizarrely painted building owned by Scot McKenzie and Justin

McBee is not only a shelter for eight different galleries and

boutiques, it transmogrifies into a countercultural carnival during

First Fridays,. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: Jason Hill’s “Originals” exhibition of

prints and paintings in McKenzie’s Mothball gallery, Friday, 6 p.m.-

midnight (with music from Death of a Dancer, Aurele, Burning the

Bridge, and other local bands and DJs on the sidewalk starting at 6

p.m.); Saturday, noon-midnight (with a special gathering of Art

Detour participants featuring music and performance art in the

backyard starting at 9 p.m.); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Art Awakenings

1014 N. 2nd St.

602-340-1675

www.artawakenings.org

Offering a creative outlet for adults with severe psychiatric illnesses, Art

Awakenings gives up studio and gallery space for their vibrant

artwork. Regular Hours: First Fridays, noon-10 p.m.; Monday-

Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, noon-5 p.m., and by appointment.

Art Detour: New work by more than 35 resident artists

displayed both inside the gallery and in the parking lot, Friday, 10

a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Artlink Mystery Galleries

Various locations

602-256-7539

www.artlinkphoenix.com

Art Detour gets a little mysterious, as Artlink presents a series of

temporary “mystery” galleries, which will feature a cadre of local

artists at the Clarendon Hotel, 401 W. Clarendon Ave.; monOrchid,

214 E. Roosevelt St.; Mint, 720 N. 4th St., No. 1; and First Studio,

631 N. 1st Ave. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: Artwork

on display Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m.

ArtStageSound

636 E. Pierce St.

602-327-2261

www.artstagesound.com

Living up to its name, photographer Dean T. Clark’s good-natured

gallery and performance venue offers plenty of space for local

theater companies, artists, and musicians, particularly those “who

deserve a presence downtown,” such as mixed-media painter F.X.

Tobin. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.;

Saturdays After, noon-5 p.m.; and various times for events. Art

Detour: Group exhibition of 10 children’s-storybook artists from

Idle Illustration, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with rock from Psychedelic Mooj

at 10 p.m.); and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with screenings

of Protesting Wolves at 2, 3:30, and 5 p.m.).

Artworkbychadwick

901 N. 5th St.

480-233-7758

Ask Chadwick Uptain about why he mostly creates darkly beautiful oil

paintings and charcoal drawings of the nude female form, and the

soft-spoken 29-year-old doesn’t say much, preferring to let his

haunting and luxurious works speak for themselves. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 5-11 p.m., and by appointment. Art

Detour: New paintings by Uptain and woodworking sculptor

Kevin Donaldson, Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

B-Side Gallery

720 N. 4th St., No. 9

480-628-5377

www.wetpaintaz.com

Jesika Jordan (a.k.a. DJ mOshaOne) trades up Final Fridays in Tempe

for First Fridays in Phoenix, lugging along the urban artwork she

used to feature upstairs at her old Wet Paint store on the east

side. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: New work by Adaupto “Tato” Caraveo,

Chadwick Uptain, and others, Friday, 6 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 2

p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with guest DJs all

weekend)

The Bungalow

1103 N. 5th St.

602-258-2933

This historic home under renovation by Cindy Dach and Greg Esser

functions as a venue during Art Detour for sculptor Carolina

Escobar’s series of color photographs of architecture and everyday

life in Myanmar. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: Friday,

6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Daughters of the Frozen North

511 E. Roosevelt St.

602-252-4762

Deb Salac creates clothing-based installations illustrating how

garments define identity and sociopolitical issues, while fellow

Canuck Linda Shearer-Whiting specializes in paintings of

Southwestern roadside motels. Their cluttered workspace houses

both artistic endeavors. Regular Hours: Occasional First

Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New work

by Salac, Shearer-Whiting, Jerry Jacobson, Lawrence McLaughlin,

Mark Whiting, and others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6

p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The East Evergreen Home for Painters

902 N. 6th St.

303-746-7183

www.michaeldixonart.com

Ethnic stereotypes and social issues clash in the emotionally charged

figurative artwork created by 31-year-old biracial painter Michael

Dixon in this retro-looking residence, which also serves as the

studio of fellow painters Karolina Sussland and Peter Kuttner.

Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: New paintings by Dixon, Friday, 6-10

p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

eye lounge


602-430-1490

www.eyelounge.com

Despite what its name implies, your peepers won’t get a rest when

witnessing the output of this eclectic artists’ collective. The spooky

and surrealist sculpture of Jes Gettler will be especially trying, as

will the murkiness of Betsy Bret Harte’s chiaroscuro-soaked

photographs. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 5-10 p.m.; Friday,

5-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Art Detour: Annual Art Detour

group show with new pieces by 22 members, and the launch of the

Inaugural Member Artists Catalog, Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8

p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

The Firehouse

1015 N. 1st St.

602-300-7575

www.strivedreams.com

Functioning as headquarters for the enigmatic Michael 23 and the

countercultural commandos of the Thought Crime art collective,

this bunkerlike building supplies space for an art gallery, coffee

bar, retail store, plus a backyard stage suitable for performance

shenanigans. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11

p.m.; Sunday, 8-11 p.m.; various times for events; and by

appointment. Art Detour: “Evidence & Artifact” group show

featuring 23 artists, Friday, 6 p.m.-3 a.m. (with a celebration

promising fire dancing, music, and performance art at 11 p.m.);

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

First Studio

631 N. 1st Ave.

602-957-7760

www.firststudio.net

The onetime stomping ground of Wallace & Ladmo now offers treats of

a different sort. The work of six artists is featured throughout this

two-floor office building and former home of KPHO-TV. Regular


Detour: “We’re All in This Together” group show with work by 20

grad students and faculty members from ASU’s printmaking

program, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery on the premises,

Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with blues music from Buckshot George at 7

p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

five15 Gallery


602-256-0150

www.515arts.com

This 12-artist collective has a flair for humor — present in Michael

Goodwin’s gonzo mixed-media and kinetic installation pieces — and

humanity — seen in painter Kenneth Richardson’s realism. five15

stands taller than the rest. Regular Hours: Friday, 5-9 p.m.;

Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Art Detour: The “$99 Only Art Show” group

exhibition features new work by Richardson, Goodwin, found-object

sculptor Carrie Mae Kreyche, printmaker Nathan Feller, and others,

Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6

p.m.

Gallery Celtica


602-252-2160

With an inventory including papier-mâché fighter planes, wizard

sculptures, abstract paintings, and kooky wooden masks created by

Valley artists, it’s no wonder artist Ira Hayden describes his place

as “surrealistic and eclectic.” Duh. Regular Hours: First and

Third Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays After, noon-5 p.m.;

Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and by appointment. Art

Detour: Work by Hayden, painters Corey King and Ben Gill, and

assemblage artist Steve Moyer, Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Holgas Gallery

821 N. 3rd St.

www.iheartholgas.com

This 12-unit apartment building serves as home and workspace for the

artists-in-residence who collaborate on monthly shows in the

downstairs gallery, while the courtyard stage plays host to live acts.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by appointment.

Art Detour: “Urban Renaissance” group show with work from

the residents, as well as guest artists, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with rock

from The Hardways at 8:30 p.m., and Element 115 at 9:30 p.m.);

Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (with music from data_STORM at 3 and

9 p.m., Know Your Neighbor at 6 p.m., Rocketline at 7 p.m., and

Soul Honey at 8 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with DJs Kris the

Fist, Evil Deeva, AJ, and Mamastosity spinning at noon).

HoodRide

918 N. 5th St.

480-557-6453

www.hoodride.com

It’s fitting that Derrick Pacheco houses his graphic design empire

within a retro 1920s-era apartment, as the 24-year-old

incorporates vintage style and aesthetics into the tee shirts,

skate decks, stickers, and other art projects he creates.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; and by

appointment. Art Detour: New artwork by Derrick, as well as

by Gilbert and Linda Pacheco, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with a bicycle

pub crawl of downtown bars starting from HoodRide at 11 p.m.);

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with live

music and DJs on the patio all weekend).

Ink Bomb Tattoos

Southwest corner of 3rd and Roosevelt streets

480-831-2266

www.inkbombtattoos.net

These nine East Valley tattoo artists will get under your skin,

especially with their monthly truckload of eerie artwork,

including The One’s gonzo graf-style paintings and Donavan

Pribyl’s monstrous plywood cutouts of fangy creatures.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m. Art Detour:

New pieces featured, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-

6 p.m.

Karmic Calamity Studio & Gallery

610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 144

602-448-3194

www.karmiccalamity.com

Cyberspace ain’t the only place to see Dale Ingram’s “Hold My Life,”

CAN’T MISSA B S U R D I S M

Indigo Verton offerssome freaky fun at TheRed Door, 1229 GrandAvenue, with her“Absurdism” extra-vaganza. In additionto Charles Sander-son’s painting oddi-ties, there’ll be “inter-active installationart” (including bagsof wine hanging fromthe ceiling) and ab-surdist entertainmentall weekend, with asmorgasbord of side-show acts, “chin pup-petry,” aerialism byMatti Baine, and more,on Saturday, March 3,starting at 8 p.m.Admission is free.

Art Detour is an annual event sponsored by artlink inc. Thefollowing venues are not all “official” participants in the event,so they may not be included in artlink's promotional materials.The purpose of this guide is to list as many of the art, music,shopping and dining opportunties downtown this weekend aspossible. Visit www.artlinkphoenix.com for details about freeshuttles.

— All listings and “Can't Miss” features written by Benjamin Leatherman

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moody online comic book, alongside digital illustrations from the

cartoon, darkly colorful mixed-media paintings by his wife,

Rhonda , and other artwork. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-

10 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.; and by appointment. Art

Detour: New works displayed, Friday, 7-10 p.m. (with rockers

Plastic Flappy Bats performing at 7 p.m.), Saturday-Sunday,

noon-6 p.m.

The Kitchenette

918 N. 6th St., Unit C

This itty-bitty bungalow boasts an 11-member all-photography

collective whose solo shows rotate monthly, with a group

exhibition during Art Detour. Regular Hours: First and Third

Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: Group

show with new work by all 11 artists (Brendan Regan, Emily

Matyas, Aaron Rothman, Chad Shindel, Betsy Schneider, Dean K.

Terasaki, Christian Widmer, Mike Williams, Julie Anand, William

Jenkins, and Christopher Colville), Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10

a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The Living Room

918 N. 6th St.

602-561-2023

Doug Oland didn’t have a tough time conjuring up a name for the art

space where he shows his darkly abstract mixed-media paintings,

probably because it was his, er . . . living room. Genius. Regular

Hours: Third Fridays, 7-9 p.m., and by appointment. Art

Detour: New work, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Longhouse

915 N. 5th St.

602-423-8396

This rectangular building is used as a gallery and workspace for

painters Lesli Englert Yazzie and Christina Ramirez, as well as

photographer and jazz musician Matt Yazzie. Regular


Detour: New work by all three artists, as well as illustrator Ami

Minnick, and painters Lee Hazel and Jason Davis, Friday, 7-11

p.m. (with performance art by Gomer Titles, a.k.a. Jim Namers,

starting at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; (with performance

art by Gomer Titles at noon); and Sunday, noon- 6 p.m.

The Lost Leaf

914 N. 5th St.

602-321-8552

Dig on this gallery operated out of a 1920s-era residence by the

members of jazz group Sonorous, who bring in artist and DJ

friends such as Lalo Cota, Noah Baez, and Djentrification to help

cover up the walls and light up the record decks. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight, and by appointment.

Art Detour: Large-scale oil paintings by Sakoia, wood and

metal sculpture by Jacquie Brignoli, custom jewelry by Melanie

Tash, as well as two LED Mooninite devices from the recent

Boston bomb scare depicting Ignignokt and Err, Friday, 6 p.m.-

midnight (with a DJ starting at 6 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-

midnight (with improvisational jazz starting at 6 p.m.); and

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Mint

720 N. 4th St., No. 1

602-451-5329

Besides placating her penchant for four-letter words (not those

kinds), Iran-born artist Nicky Hedayatzadeh dubbed her studio

Mint because her photography and graphic design is, well, fresh.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: New works by Hedayatzadeh and

others, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery, Friday, 6-11 p.m.;

Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Modified Arts


602-462-5516

www.modified.org

Nearly every night at this hip venue, there’s plenty of avant-garde

action to be had, be it the edgy work of local artists or the latest

in cutting-edge music by indie bands. Regular Hours: First

and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; most evenings

after 7 for events; and by appointment. Art Detour: New work

by painter James Angel, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with the Marvin Scott

Quartet at 7 p.m.); Saturday, noon-midnight (with a CD-release

party for The Morning Kennedy Was Shot ,featuring Dear and the

Headlights, Rajiv Patel, Kirsch the Monster, and others, at 7:30

p.m. with a $5 admission); and Sunday, noon-11 p.m. (with

Holden, The Craze, and Insulyn, at 6:30 p.m. with a $5

admission).

monOrchid


602-253-0339

www.monorchid.com

There’s a reason the curved roof on monOrchid looks like it’s gonna

burst. With all the cutting-edge content going down in its various

studios and offices — occupied by an array of avant-garde artists,

architects, photographers, and designers — there’s only so much

talent one building can take. Regular Hours: First Fridays,

9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour:

Kade L. Twist’s mixed-media installation “Hunter and Buzzard,”

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U N C L E S K U ’ S C L U B H O U S ELike the Wallace and Ladmo Show on mescaline, Uncle Sku’s Club-

house is a whacked-out kids’ show of comedy and music shenanigansfeaturing Sku “T-Bone” Hadley, Rusty the Kid, Mr. Jangles the Chain-Smoking Puppet, and Maestro “Can Do” Andrew. The latest episode,on Friday, March 2, at the Trunk Space, 1506 Grand Avenue, promisesguests Dr. Rev. Stephen Strange, comedienne Bebe McPhereson,American hero Col. “Rock” Johnson, and musicians Andrew JacksonJihad. The fun starts at 11 p.m., and admission is free.

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an Artlink Mystery Gallery, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday,

10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The OnePlace

825 N. 1st St.

602-504-5633

www.oneplacechurch.com

What would Jesus do on a First Friday? He’d check out the

nondenominational digs of The OnePlace, a free-spirited house of

worship that’s housed edgy art and hosted indie bands.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; and various times

for services and events. Art Detour: New works by locals,

Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. (with DeCapulet,

Backseat Goodbye, and others at 7 p.m.).

Paulina Miller Gallery

817 N. 1st St.

602-307-9643

While the folks at this long-running gallery consider their operation

more straightforward than most downtown studios, artwork such

as Sergio Lepore’s Gigeresque charcoals and William Mancini’s

deviously abstract photography proves they’re far from

straitlaced. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7-10

p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and

by appointment. Art Detour: Group show with new work,

Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-

6 p.m.

Phoenix Center for the Arts

1202 N. 3rd St.

602-262-4627

For those who’ve dreamed of becoming the toast of the Modified

crowd, this historic Valley landmark provides low-cost

instruction in painting, performance arts, and four other media,

as well as a gallery for emerging artists. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;

Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:

New art by the four artists-in-residence, as well as art sales,

Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; (with jazz and blues by Sleepy Caruthers

& Doc at 6:30 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Pravus

720 N. 4th St., No. 2

602-334-6299

www.myspace.com/pravusgallery

Sharing the same tastes in artwork, Michael Goodwin and Kenneth

Richardson (a.k.a. the “Molten Brothers”) joined forces with

Perihelion Arts’ Douglas Grant and Amy Young to create a space

for classy-yet-edgy artwork typically not seen on Roosevelt Row.

Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Art

Detour: “Relative” show with art by mother-son painting duo

The Mac and Catarina Mac, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-

6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Red Dog Gallery

812 N. 3rd St.

602-340-1838

www.reddogart.com

Bright pastels sing from the walls of this cheery house that’s mutual

gallery space for nine locals, including painters Randy Kinkel,

Shari Bombeck, and Mariann McKee. Guest artists are also

given equal exhibit space. Regular Hours: First and Third

Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment.

Art Detour: “It’s a Dog’s Life” group show featuring canine-

themed work by painter Jenny Ignaszewski, photographer JoAnne

West, mixed-media master Kris Kollasch, and more than 35

others, as well as artists and vendors in the driveway, and

plants and gardening advice from Tera Vessels, Friday, 6-11


Red Spade Studios

720 N. 4th St., No. 8

480-383-3146

The legal world’s loss is the art scene’s gain. Quitting law school

because “it was a little stiff,” Daniel Dykas opened this tiny

gallery to present his politically charged photography, mixed

media, and illustrations. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11

p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: “The land of the free

offer: The art of consumerism” group show with works by Dykas

and others, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and

Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Untitled

902 N. 5th St.

602-828-1887

www.matthewmayesdesign.com

Sultry jazz tunes sashay throughout 30-year-old Matthew Mayes’ swanky

sans-name bachelor pad, which flaunts his modern and abstract

textured acrylic paintings laden with color in different rooms.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; Third Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

Art Detour: Mayes’ newest, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10


The Victorian Art Parlor


602-332-5904

www.mykilzep.com

Punky skate decks, Xerox manipulations, surrealistic shrines, torrid

tattoo work, and madcap mixed media are just some of the

endless art forms that raucous Renaissance man Mykil Zep dabbles

in. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Art

Detour: Zep’s mixed media, Glen Allen’s painting, Yuko Yabuki’s

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Waldoism

720 N. 4th St., No. 3

602-714-0166

Jeff Cline (a.k.a. “Waldo”) cuts, torches, grinds, and shapes both raw

and stainless steel until the metal is transformed into sensual

sculptures of the male and female form, a series of twisted trees,

or something more abstract. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11

p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New works by Cline, and

paintings by Pallas Ravae and Matthew Forcella, Friday, 6-11 p.m.;


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720 N. 4th St., No. 7

602-363-8262

Laid-back graf god Joerael Elliot describes his hectically hip works as

“fractured parables,” mixing together hodgepodges of imagery — of

concepts such as hate or global warming — into drippy and trippy

paintings. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight, and

by appointment. Art Detour: Works shown, Friday, 7 p.m.-

midnight (with an impromptu mobile fashion show by Tad Caldwell

and local designers all evening); Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight; and

Sunday, 2-7 p.m.


C H U R C H I L LR E T A I L E R S

C.O.L.A.B.

720 N. 4th St., No. 5

www.myspace.com/downstairsfashion

A cabal of more than a dozen different local fashion designers,

counterculture clothiers, artists, and hipster handicraftsmen —

including Lisa Jacobs, Mob Action, and Anti-Label — cram their

groovy garments and goods into this matchbox-size boutique.

Regular Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 2-

10 p.m. Art Detour: New merchandise from the members and

paintings by James Grijalva, Friday, 2 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10


Downtown Phoenix Public Market

721 N. Central Ave.

602-493-5231

www.phoenixpublicmarket.com

Strike back at evil chain stores by spending your cash at this weekly

outdoor market featuring wares from countless homegrown-food

wranglers, chow vendors, craftsmen, and such artists as

photographer Lisa Takata and painter Nicole Fasula. Regular

Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Detour: The lineup of

vendors includes glass artist Cathy Taylor and ceramicists Brian

Breiter and Alan Jones, Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (with acoustic

music by Derrick Mendonca at 10 a.m.).

Fleure•ish


602-256-9300

Everything’s coming up roses at Jennifer Beresford Toolan’s colorfully

homespun flower shop, design studio, gallery, and boutique.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, noon-11 p.m.; Wednesday-

Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Mixed-

media collages and paintings by Darcy McGrane, manipulated

digital images from Margaret A. Wright’s “Not Found in Nature”

series, and paintings by Toolan and D.H. Beresford, Friday, noon-11

p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m. (with demonstrations by recycled-glass

artists all day); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Layers Furniture

824 N. Central Ave.

602-441-4862

www.layersfurniture.com

Architect Craig Stoffel’s new retail operation provides a sneak preview

during Art Detour weekend, showing off its line of modular urban-

style furniture. Stoffel will also feature the work of local artists in

his store. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: New work

from painters Paul Parthun and Kris Kollasch, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


MADE art boutique

922 N. 5th St.

602-256-6233

www.madephx.com

Arty entrepreneurs Cindy Dach and Greg Esser’s bountiful boutique

overflows with functional objects and curios from local artists, as

well as plenty of hand-painted tee shirts, stylish magazines, and

urbane books. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 10

a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10

a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: Metal and jewelry artist Francine

Sumner displays her work in the courtyard, Friday, 10 a.m.-10

p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with a

workshop in which attendees can decorate cookies in the style of

famous artists on Saturday-Sunday).

Metro Arts Project Market

822 N. 4th St.

480-650-6445

Rather than risk running afoul of the law by setting up on private

property, more than 30 artists and vendors — including fantastic

realist Robert Anderson and spooky sculptor Scott Owens — got

permission from the land owner to peddle their paintings and

other artwork at this bizarre bazaar. (No relation to the arty

charter school.) Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6:30-11 p.m.

Art Detour: Friday, 6:30-11 p.m. (with the Live Thru the Wire

experimental DJ collective at 8 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-

6 p.m.

Mojo Music


602-256-6561

www.mojomusicaz.com

Get your licks in at attorney Kelly McDonald’s guitar shop, where art-

walk patrons can try out any of the axes and other stringed

instruments that line the walls. Regular Hours: First Fridays,

11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday,

noon-5 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and

Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Spoken Boutique


602-689-5918

Thanks to fashionistas Jodi Mickelson and Amber Dennison, you won’t

have to head to Snottsdale for designer duds. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5

p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday,

11 a.m.-5 p.m.


C H U R C H I L LE A T E R I E S &

N I G H T L I F EAmsterdam

718 N. Central Ave.

602-258-6125

www.amsterdambar.com

Cosmopolitan to the nth degree, the glitzy gay bar Amsterdam offers a

piano bar, two discotheques, and monthly exhibitions of ab-fab

artwork in several media. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 4

p.m.-2 a.m.; and Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-4 a.m. Art Detour:

New work by local artists, Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-4 a.m.; and

Sunday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. (with DJs spinning high-energy dance music

at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday).

Carly’s Bistro


602-262-2759

www.carlysbistro.com

Artful touches abound throughout John Logan and Carla Wade’s

comestible corral, whether it’s sketches by local brushheads

under the bar, photos or paintings on the walls, or, of course,

their signature panini and ciabatta sandwiches, and other

gourmet grub. Regular Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;

Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2

a.m.; and Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Art Detour: New works by

graphic artist Igor Brezhnev, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

(with acoustic guitarists Will Elliot and Andrew Collberg at 9

p.m. Saturday); and Sunday, 4-10 p.m. (with jazz by Alan Jones

at 6 p.m.).



s all that gallery hopping makingyou hungry — and thirsty — yet?

Be sure to check out The Roo-sevelt, one of downtown’s newestdrinking and dining destinations.Barely two months old, it’s already apopular watering hole with local artistsand other creative types, who line up atthe bar for frosty pints of craft beer ontap. Located in a beautifully restored,century-old house, the tavern oozes his-toric charm, from its huge picture win-

dows to its 13-foot ceilings. But withThe Shins on the sound system, afriendly wait staff, and a rotating selec-tion of featured wines, it feels vibrantand young. Along with liquid refresh-

ments, The Roosevelt offers a casual,quirky menu of bar food, including a hotsoft pretzel with mustard, an ever-chang-ing cheese plate, and several sturdy sand-wiches. Bottom line, it all tastes goodwith beer. Andalthough this isn’ta formal sit-downrestaurant — goodluck snagging atable — it’s a greatplace to enjoy alaid-back mealwith friends.Owner Matt Pool,who also mansthe neighborhoodfavorite Matt’s BigBreakfast, givesNew Times thedish on his newbusiness.

Don’t call it a restaurantI wanted this to be a tavern, a neighbor-hood drinking establishment where youcan have good food, rather than a placewith good food to have drinks. Still, afew people that don’t get it are like,“How long is the wait for a table whenyou’re full?” And I’m like, “There isn’t a

wait, you just gotta find aspot.”

What ale’s youMost popular beer? I’mglad to say it’s the house beer. I lovereally hoppy beers with a lot of flavor.To me, house beer means the beer thatrepresents the house, represents ourplace. Rather than having it be like

when you order a house wine — thatusually means the crummy one thatcosts the least, which, to me, nevermade sense.

Ice, ice, babyIt pours at 29 degrees. What hap-pens is, (the cooler) keeps it ataround 34 to 38, and the glycolsystem cools it another fourdegrees when it goes through thetap lines. And then if you have afrosted glass, that takes it downtwo or three more degrees when ithits that. When it’s packed in here,

it’s hard to keep thoseglasses as cold as theyare. But if you’re here likeTuesday at 5, you’ll actu-ally get the floating icecrystals on top.

Where the RooseveltRow crowd drinksYou never know who’san artist and who’s anurban art lover. But wedefinitely get the kindsof people who are livingand working down here,especially on the weeknights.

Frankly speakingI wanted to have food that I like to eat,and that you don’t see on menus thatoften. It’s not like I’m the first person tohave an Italian-style panini sandwich — Idon’t mean that. But the beans and franks,that’s my deal where I thought, “Man,people are either gonna think I’m reallyweird, or they’re gonna really like it.”

The skinny on the dipThe chips and dip— they’re justchips, and theycome with a pan-roasted sweet onion

dip and a Maytag blue cheese dip.That ’s probably the most popularthing . . . I run out of it a lot. It soundsdumb, but it’s actually kind of time-consuming to make. The onion dip,you have to almost caramelize theonions, and that takes a while. AndI’m still making that myself — Ihaven’t delegated it yet. And we’restill at the point that we don’t makemassive amounts of things. It’s all insmall quantities.

Naughty nibblesThe Sun Devil Sticks are so good in abad way. They’re like Slim Jims.They’re made by the Pork Shop out inQueen Creek, and they sell like five orseven hundred pounds of ’em a week,because there’s all these constructionworkers out there who come and buy a

bag. They’re like the ultimate bar food— they’re salty and spicy and they’remeat sticks. It’s kind of like my ode tothe bars where you go and have thepickled eggs on the counter and RoldGold pretzels. — By Michele Laudig

The Roosevelt, 816 North Third Street, is open 5 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, and on

Tuesday through Thursday; and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.

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905 N. 4th St.

602-254-6424

When pleasing your palate in Johnny Chu’s chic Asian-fusion cafe, your

eyes will definitely start to wander to the work of local avant-garde

artists hanging throughout the restaurant. Hours: Monday-

Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

and 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; and Saturday, 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Art

Detour: New work by local artists, Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5

p.m.-2:30 a.m.; and Saturday, 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Matt’s Big Breakfast

801 N. 1st St.

602-254-1074

www.mattsbigbreakfast.com

Start the day right — even if your day starts at noon — by grabbing

some grub at this quaint diner and hipster hangout. Regular

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Art Detour:

Breakfast and lunch available all weekend, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The News Room Lounge

505 N. 1st St.

602-256-2035

This grungy downtown dive is the kinda place Mickey Rourke would’ve

visited in Barfly, as its smoky and scruffy interior is home to plenty

of grizzled regulars who abuse their livers while rubbing elbows with

indie rockers and art scenesters. Regular Hours: Tuesday-

Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Art Detour:

Open Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Panda Smash

Northwest corner of 3rd and Garfield streets

www.myspace.com/pandasmash

They aren’t attempting it in a moving truck (à la the MadCaPs), but it’s

still downright bitchin’ that pop/folk/electro outfit Panda Smash

occasionally stages guerilla-style gigs in a vacant lot at the art

walk. Regular Schedule: See www.myspace.com/panda

smash. Art Detour: Performing Friday, 9:30 p.m.

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602-253-0829

www.tammiecoecakes.com

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the celebrated pastry chef’s downtown

location. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.;

Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and

Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 6:30 a.m.-10

p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tranzylvania at Palazzo

710 N. Central Ave.

602-229-1150

www.tranzylvania.net

Vampish vixens and other freaky folks flock to demonic downtown

danceteria Palazzo for this weekly goth night, writhing to EBM,

darkwave, and industrial tracks. Regular Hours: Friday, 9:30

p.m.-3:30 a.m. Art Detour: Friday, 9:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; DJ Dan

and Noiz.Fkr spin, and 2-for-1 drink specials are offered until 11:30

p.m.

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Alex Kutchins Arts

711 N. 15th Ave.

480-720-3239

“If Dr. Seuss wrote a book on microbiology, these would be the

illustrations,” says sculptor Alex Kutchins of his abstract ceramic

pieces. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour:

New freaky found-art lamps created by Kutchins and Chris Caufield,

as well as collaborative works by both artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Art One - Downtown

1504 Grand Ave.

602-462-1106

www.artonegalleryinc.com

Serving as showcase space for mixed-media artist Steven Hofberger, Art

One also represents both student and emerging artists across the

Valley (the gallery’s original location is in Scottsdale), and primarily

deals with paintings, sculpture, and artfully designed furniture.

Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:

Group show with new work from more than 20 artists, Friday, 10

a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The Chocolate Factory

1105 Grand Ave.

602-920-7560

Wanting to add “flavor and color” to Grand Avenue, sculptor Hector

Ruiz features works by minority artists such as abstract painter

Fausto Fernande in his sweet-sounding establishment. Poke your

head into Ruiz’s own workspace, but be careful not to get a

splinter. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.,

and by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Ruiz, Fernandez,

sculptor Pete Deise, mixed-media painter Colin Chillag, and four

others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m. (with a ping-pong tournament all weekend for artists

only — featuring an artist-grant grand prize — as well as a painting

auction, which also benefits the tournament winner).

Chris Caufield

705 N. 15th Ave.

602-820-5663

Of all the materials used in Chris Caufield’s boxlike mixed-media

sculptures — machine parts, old snapshots, and cast-off cold

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animal bones and empty pill bottles, mirroring the 39-year-old’s

chronic orthopedic problems. Regular Hours: By appointment

only. Art Detour: Open to the public Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Gallery Marsiglia Art in Jewelry

1018 Grand Ave.

602-573-3933

Glass classes filled with glittering necklaces and other shiny designer

baubles dreamed up by Gloria Marsiglia take up most of her Grand

Avenue studio, where the jewelry maker also conducts workshops

and exhibits art by others. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10

p.m.; Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8 p.m.; and by appointment.

Art Detour: New pieces by Marsiglia, dichroic glass art by Gail

Silverstein, metal art by Prince, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with

bladesmithing, knife-making, and metal-forging demonstrations in

the parking lot all weekend).

HC West Gallery/Holy Click

1326 W. Roosevelt St.

602-271-4242

www.hcwestgallery.com

The art world meets the cyber world at Maria Radloff’s Web-design

house, where the online entrepreneur exhibits art such as Hank

Reynolds’ landscape paintings in her offices. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art

Detour: “Angels, Beauty & Inspiration” weekend, with work by

various artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with vendors in the front yard and

live entertainment all night); Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with dance

by Pelauria Abbott at noon; meditation at 4 p.m.; and various

classes, workshops, demonstrations, and more all day) and 7-10

p.m. (with wine and raw-food tastings, vendors, spirit readers, and

healers starting at 7 p.m.); and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with

various classes, workshops, demonstrations, pet activities, and

more all day).

ICON Studio

1205 W. Pierce St.

602-253-8884

The retro exterior of Chris Duran’s workspace and gallery exudes

1920s Grand Avenue style, but the contemporary feel of the

artist’s fabricated nonfigurative metal sculptures will bring you

back to the present. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10

p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Life-drawing group

show with the work of eight artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and


Jordre Studio

1007 Grand Ave.

602-254-6303

www.jordre.com

Splashed and splattered with rivulets of textured acrylic and latex

paint, 38-year-old artist Kyle Jordre’s darkly abstract colored

canvases evoke the spirit of Jackson Pollock. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New

works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m.

Leigh Merrill

1023 Grand Ave., Studio C

www.leighmerrill.com

Size matters to Leigh Merrill, particularly with her mixed-media

creations. The 28-year-old artist photographs objects both large

(such as suburban homes) and small (such as miniature

furniture she creates) in a way that distorts their actual

dimensions, merging the images into digital compositions in

order to tweak viewers’ perceptions of scale. Regular

Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New work, Friday,

6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Liquid Sand Studio & Gallery

1221 W. Pierce St.

602-770-6455

Edwin Bednar feels the heat, especially when he’s roasting sheets of

colored glass in temperatures upward of 1,480 degrees in order to

fuse and drape them over molds to create functional objects such

as bowls, glassware, and wall hangings. Regular Hours: First

Fridays, 7-11 p.m. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 7-11 p.m.

(with local fire-dancing troupes performing at 8 p.m.); Saturday,

noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The Lodge

1231 Grand Ave.

602-501-0243

Painter Tom Cooper serves up his figurative and abstract works, eclectic

mixed media, and exotic mandalas all over his parlorlike flat,

whether inside, on the sidewalks, or even in a storage room in the

back dubbed the “Garodge.” Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-

11 p.m.; various special events; and by appointment. Art

Detour: Friday, 7-11 p.m. (with Gypsy-flavored Middle Eastern

music and dancing from Jamila Lotus at 9 p.m.).

Lucky Rabbit Studio

1020 Grand Ave.

602-405-7329

Painting is a passion shared by studio mates Abbey Messmer and Lara

Kupcikevicius, as the former specializes in creating surrealist

aquatic landscapes in oil, and the latter makes abstract textured

works in acrylic. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-10 p.m. Art

Detour: Sculptures by Messmer and new paintings by both,

Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Lumbre Gallery

925 Grand Ave.

602-438-4000

www.lumbremetal.com

Gabriel Salcido is one metal maniac. Using materials such as copper

and bronze, the craftsman rolls, bends, and welds the material to

construct elegant metal sculptures and objects such as

candleholders and wall panels to display in his Grand Avenue

gallery. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and

by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Salcido and animal

portraits by painter Kelly Bowman, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with blues by

Almost Blu at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with acoustic

music by the Rhythmhearts at noon); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The Paper Heart

750 Grand Ave.

602-262-2020

www.thepaperheart.com

Despite recent financial woes, Scott Sanders’ landmark performance

venue and gallery continues to hold monthly exhibitions with

artwork across several media — including photography, paintings,

and sculpture — and also houses mutual studio space upstairs.

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; and various

times for events. Art Detour: Group show with mixed-media

work by Jeff Falk and Jimi Girdner, photography by Natascha

Payton, and paintings by Denise Fleisch, and others in the main

gallery, as well as paintings and other artwork by Randy Zucker,

and Richard and Michele Bledsoe upstairs, Friday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.

(with the interactive performance art piece “The Look Project”; jazz

by Marianne Dissard; and rock by Found Dead on the Phone at 7

p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 a.m. (with burlesque by Scandalesque

and jazz by Sonorous at 9 p.m. with a $15 cover); and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m. (with the DJs of Overmind Works at 2 p.m.).

Perihelion Arts

1500 Grand Ave.

602-462-9120

www.perihelionarts.com

Douglas Grant and Amy L. Young have ditched some of the odder in-

store aspects of their locale (such as Grant’s collection of skulls

and the couple’s 22-foot python), but plan on continuing to

specialize in edgy and thought-provoking artwork and books.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight; Friday, 6-10

p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:30-7 p.m.; and by appointment. Art

Detour: The retro-futurist paintings of Scott Saw, Friday, 6

p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (with the Strange

Family Circus performng at 8 and 10 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-

6 p.m.

PHiX

1113 Grand Ave.

602-252-7449

www.inimi.net

After doubling its size, this gallery and music venue run by Lee Berger

and Cheryl Carder has more room to showcase the work of local

artists and performances by rock bands. Regular Hours: First

Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight; and various

times for events. Art Detour: Celebration of the joint’s recent

expansion with new paintings by Berger and Carder, Friday 7 p.m.-

midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with

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The Red Door

1229 Grand Ave.

602-295-2278

The quaint gallery of Indigo Verton exudes as much character, energy,

and style as the avant-garde artist does. Every month, the

multitalented photographer, painter, and hatmaker organizes

boisterous theme shows that are usually a collision of art, cabaret,

and culture, giving her jazzy joint a Moulin Rouge feel. Regular

Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight, and by

appointment. Art Detour: “Absurdism” show with paintings by

Charles Sanderson, “interactive installation art” by Verton, and

sideshow/absurdist entertainment all weekend, Friday, 7 p.m.-

midnight (with DJ Mike at 8 p.m. and aerialist Matti Baine

throughout the evening); Saturday, 1-10 p.m. (with aerialist Matti

Baine, chin puppetry by Verton and others, and various musicians

at 8 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Soul Invictus Gallery & Cabaret

1022 Grand Ave.

602-441-4598

www.myspace.com/soulinvictus

Frustrated with searching for an ideal outlet for their various theatrical,

musical, and visual artistry, a cadre of more than 25 actors,

musicians, and artists became masters of their fate and captains

of their souls by founding a gallery and performance venue of their

own. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; various special

events; and by appointment. Art Detour: New paintings by Riri,

photography by Sheila Bocchine, an installation by Daniel Cartier,

and more, Friday, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (with music from Shades of Silver

at 6 p.m., and The Rhythm Dragons at 8 p.m., with no cover;

followed at 10 p.m. by The Genderfuct Film Festival featuring

Peaches Christ and music by The Pubes, with $20 admission);

Saturday, noon-2 a.m. (with music by Sister Cities at 6 p.m.; Paisley

Yanklovich at 7 p.m.; and The Rebel Set at 8 p.m. with no cover;

followed at 10 p.m. by The Genderfuct Film Festival featuring music

by Brian Grillo, The Insignificant Others, and Daniel Cartier with

$20 admission); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with Sarah Styles & The

Brotherhood of the Blues at 2 p.m., and The Hardways at 5 p.m.).

Stop N’ Look

1025 Grand Ave.

602-252-1452

You’ll probably wanna be on foot when surveying the storefront exhibit

along Grand Avenue — which hosts bimonthly exhibitions on display

24-7 — unless you’d rather risk a traffic accident while zipping by at

35 mph. Regular Hours: Daily, 24 hours. Art Detour: The

maniacal mixed-media menagerie “Twern’t no thing . . .” by ASU

students Aaron Cuthbertson, Sarah Hatton, Amanda Prall, Jing Li,

and Robert Berg will be on view all weekend.

Studeo Tad

915 W. Fillmore St.

480-403-1020

www.studeotad.com

Tad Smith doesn’t just visit local hardware superstores to scope out

supplies to maintain his rustic gallery; he also procures materials

to create his goopy, abstract mixed-media paintings, which hang

alongside the punk lithographs of Gary Townswick, and other work.


appointment. Art Detour: New work by Smith, Townswick, and

10 others, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with rock musician TS at 7 p.m.);


Studio Curious

707 N. 15th Ave.

480-239-2213

By day, Thuong Nguyen works as a manufacturing technician for Intel,

but after clocking out, the 46-year-old Vietnamese artist is in his

studio, integrating his abstract style into landscape paintings,

monoprints, and mixed-media works that utilize everything from old

maps to airplane tickets. Regular Hours: By appointment only.

Art Detour: New works, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Studio Idylwild 1121

1121 E. Fairmount Ave.

602-296-4771

Heston Vandercook has been creating abstract, organic cast-metal

sculptures for half a decade, but his newer works embody the 37-

year-old’s emotional response to a recent battle with lymphoma.

Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New and

old works, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with

demonstrations both days).

Tilt Gallery

919 W. Fillmore St.

602-716-5667

www.tiltgallery.com

Follow the luminarias up 10th Avenue and find the funky female

photographic foursome Barri Chase, Tanya Held, and Melanie and

Michelle Craven, who show off their snapshots and mixed-media

masterpieces, as well as the works of local emerging artists.

Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-

5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Angela Franks Wells’

copperplate photogravure series “Parts and Labor,” Friday, 6-10


The Trunk Space

1506 Grand Ave.

602-256-6006

www.thetrunkspace.com

Culture both bohemian and bizarre is big at Stephanie Carrico and

JRC’s gallery and performance venue. One night, it’s indie

troubadours such as Porches wailing onstage with mail art lining

the walls; the next, it’s body-mod artists piercing themselves while

tattooed punks buy fanzines. Plus, they have coffee. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight; Wednesday-Saturday, 6-10

p.m.; extended hours for special events; and by appointment. Art

Detour: “Do Me” group exhibition with artwork by 19-member

local art cabal Collective Gesture, including work by Carrie Marill,

Sue Chenoweth, Heidi Neff, and Jon Haddock, Friday, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

(with indie music by Mondegreen at 7 p.m. and Uncle Sku’s

Clubhouse at 11 p.m.); Saturday, noon-10 p.m. (with Galapagos

Improv at 8 p.m. and $5 admission); and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

G R A N D A V E N U E R E T A I L E R S

Hermano’s Liquor & Market

1340 Grand Ave.

602-257-8150

Many art-walk attendees have found liquid refreshment at this double-

drive-through booze barn, where soft drinks are abundant, as is

harder stuff, ranging from the ever-popular Sparks to 40-ouncers of

Schlitz. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-midnight; and

Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-

Saturday, 9 a.m-2 a.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-midnight.

The Laughing Giraffe

1023 Grand Ave., Studio B

www.thelaughinggiraffe.com

Vegan cuisine doesn’t always have to be bland blobs of soy, as Justin

Baumgartner proves with his line of tasty organic and raw snacks,

whipped up by the chef at his kitchen inside the La Melgosa

building. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: An exhibition of glass adult novelty

toys, and J.J. Horner’s surrealist paintings, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; and

Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (with DJs David Diagonal, Joe “Bear”

Chatman, and Korrupt spinning both days).

The Red Door Vintage Boutique

1229 Grand Ave.

602-295-2278

This secondhand ultra-retro retail store in the rear of The Red Door is

crowded with wild wigs, devious dresses, haute couture handbags,

and other awesome accessories. Regular Hours: First and

Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Art Detour: Open Friday, 7 p.m.-

midnight; Saturday, 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

G R A N D A V E N U E E A T E R I E S &

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Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale

Southeast corner of 3rd and Roosevelt streets; and

1500 Grand Ave. (outside Perihelion Arts)

www.azderbydames.com

When they aren’t busy bashing each other at various Valley skating

rinks, the Arizona Derby Dames raise funds by selling scrumptious

homemade brownies, cupcakes, and other sugary treats at two

locations. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Art

Detour: Open Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight.

Bikini Lounge

1502 Grand Ave.

602-252-0472

The landmark dive bar on Grand Avenue holds more than just tiki

kitsch and dirt-cheap beer, as fading depictions of topless

maidens and tribal masks share space with work from such hip

painters as Steve Yazzie and Isaac Fortoul, as well as bizarrely

humorous bathroom decor by brushhead Michael Little.

Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: New

paintings by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Shane

Kennedy spinning Friday-Saturday at 9 p.m.).

Counter Culture Cafe

750 Grand Ave. (at The Paper Heart)

www.countercultureaz.com

After getting unceremoniously booted from their previous digs, espresso

entrepreneurs Monique and Andres Yuhnke have set up shop inside

The Paper Heart and continue to serve up a serious selection of

flavorful coffees, teas, lattes, smoothies, and other beverages, as

well as sandwiches, salads, pita pizzas, and appetizers fit for

noshing. Regular Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour:

Full menu available Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Mel’s Diner

1747 Grand Ave.

602-252-8283

While the wait staff at this breakfast and lunch spot probably won’t

extend the offer to kiss their grits (à la TV’s Alice, which was

partially filmed here), they’ll eagerly dish up great greasy-spoon

staples such as loaded farmers’ omelets, juicy chicken-fried steaks,

and beefy burgers. Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-3

p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Art Detour: Friday-

Saturday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The Paisley Violin

1028 Grand Ave.

602-254-7843

www.thepaisley.com

Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bistro isn’t just a place to find

delicious Mediterranean and Euro-style eats, as there’s an ample

stage for live-music acts such as Haiku Rd. and plenty of wall

space for such artists as painters Tiffinie Greer and Steve Helfritch.

Regular Hours: Monday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 6

a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 9 a.m.-midnight;

Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: New classical nude

sketches by Eric Hodgkins and cookout feasts, Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.

(with folk artist Sara McCalister at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

(with indie-folkers The Via Maris at noon, rockers The Hung Dynasty

at 2 p.m., and The Dorsets at 4 p.m.); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

(with acoustic troubadour Brandon Stanley at noon and roots-

rockers Instant Hobo at 2 p.m.).

E L S E W H E R E — A R T S P A C E S

Arizona Testing Laboratories

817 W. Madison St.

602-256-6333

Man battles machine in David Therrien’s warehouse gallery, as he offers

experimental technology-based works symbolizing a collision of art

and science, be they photography, machine art, robotics, or

paintings. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art

Detour: “Eyes Wide Open” touring installation featuring hundreds

of Army boots symbolizing soldiers lost in the Iraq War, as well as

drawings and illustrations by Maryanna Hoggatt and abstract

paintings by Stacie Uhinck, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6


Art & Soul

1602 E. Culver St.

602-271-4750

Marcia Losh uses a majority of the space inside her vintage cottage

to construct representational and abstract stained-glass

windows, but also provides ample room for solo shows by such

local artists as jewelry creator Nancy Neumann, doll-maker

Marge McCue, and illustrator Jane Rathbun. Regular Hours:

Occasional First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art

Detour: New work by a dozen artists, including photographs

by Losh and paintings by Judy Wargula, Polly Coward, and Paula

Ellis, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m.

Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery

2801-A N. 15th Ave.

602-274-6441

www.art4funstudio.com

Wanna learn how to paint without having to get an MFA? Barbara

Becker offers laid-back, low-cost workshops aimed at newbies

who’ve never picked up a brush before, teaching painting skills on

different media, from fused glass to ceramics. Regular Hours:

Various class times. Art Detour: New works by PMC artist Pam

Harrison, and fused-glass work by Julie Cross, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with artist

demonstrations throughout the weekend).

CAN’T MISS

L I V I N G S PA C EStanding in the vacant lot beside Modified Arts, 407 East Roosevelt,

this plywood wall created by (from left) students Marcial White, Jor-dan Womack, and Ben Hyde, provides attendees with a chance to pickup some spray paint and create “live art chaos” alongside experiencedgraf workers in a collaborative effort while Marcial (a.k.a. DJ Darkstar)spins drum ’n’ bass jams. The Living Space is open for tagging on Fri-day, March 2, starting at 6 p.m., and the event is free.

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ASU Downtown Galleria

502 E. Monroe St. (inside Mercado Building C)

480-727-5213

www.asu.edu/xed/galleria

If you’re ever passing through the second-floor hallways of the ASU

Mercado Building, inspect the paintings, photographs, and other

hangable work by local artists. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 8

a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Art Detour: Nicole

Royse’s mixed-media painting series “The Escalation of a Woman’s

Life” and Lisa Collado’s mixed-media painting-and-collage series

“Peace and Justice in a Complex World,” Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.;

Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon.

Bentley Projects

215 E. Grant St.

602-340-9200

www.bentleyprojects.com

The spit and polish of this gallery is more SoHo than Roosevelt Row.

The cavernous complex has previously featured pieces from such

internationally known artists as Gary Lang and Louise Nevelson.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.;

Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: The encaustic

paintings of Mark Rediske and minimalist sculpture of John Rose

are featured, along with exhibitions by painters Kathy Moss and

David Kessler, Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, noon-7


Blue Lotus Studio

15 E. Jackson St., Ste. 201

602-696-6023

The quirky works created by Alison Van Wyck are definitely of the Asian

persuasion, as the artist incorporates Far Eastern influences,

methodologies, and materials into such previous works as

Nepalese thanka paintings of Buddha and yogis or sketchings on

dictionary pages with Japanese sumi ink. Regular Hours: By

appointment only. Art Detour: New sumi drawings and oil

paintings depicting “sky flowers” by Wan Wyck and acrylic paintings

and mixed-media drawings by Barbara Penn, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Brad Konick Sculpture

15 E. Jackson St., No. 209

602-460-2225

You can see the sculpture of Brad Konick all over Arizona, be it

abstract steel-and-glass public art in Tucson or the “organic meets

industrial” mixed-media work at his smallish studio. He even

designed a 20-foot-tall columnlike metal monolith to be built at the

future light-rail stop in Mesa. Check out his studio for more.

Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New

works, Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Burton Barr Central Library

1221 N. Central Ave.

602-256-3521

www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org

Brush off the signature-gatherers crowding the entrance of the Burton

Barr Central Library and head to @Central Gallery for a free eyeful

of its latest. Previous exhibitions have ranged from edgy — like the

abstract paintings of Anton Nowels — to more populist fare, such as

a Linda McCartney photographic retrospective. Regular Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;

and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Art Detour: “The Visual Text Project 3:

Triptych” group exhibition, with work by 11 pairings of artists and

teen writers, in @Central Gallery, and a group showcase of artwork

from each “official” Artlink venue in the “Art Detour Headquarters”

in the fourth-floor lecture room, Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10

a.m.-6 p.m. (with a bicycle tour of galleries led by artlink’s Vaiden

Boyer departing from the east entrance at 1 p.m.); and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m. “Kids’ Detour” in Children’s Section, Saturday-Sunday,

noon-6 p.m. (featuring the work of children’s-book illustrator Sylvia

Long).

Casey Jones Studio Space

537 W. Granada Rd.

602-427-7829

www.myspace.com/caseyjonescreations

When a recent fire gutted Casey Jones’ backyard studio and scorched

his surrealist oil paintings and abstract wire art, the 31-year-old

considered nixing his Art Detour appearance. But eventually he

sucked it up, cleaned things up, and is exhibiting on his back

patio. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour:

Work on display Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cathedral Center for the Arts

100 W. Roosevelt St.

602-254-7126

www.trinitycathedral.com

The landmark Episcopal church boasts the Olney Room Gallery, which

has previously shown such secular works as the pottery of Halldor

Hjalmarson. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-

10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Detour: “Seeking

God” show with paintings by Vada Roseberry and Laura Fisher

Smith, as well as Russian icons by Smith, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Cazabba Studios

215 E. Lexington Ave.

602-200-0067

www.cazabba.com

Photographer Ken McElrath likes shooting subject matter such as

flowers or surfaces along Grand Avenue from extremely close range,

resulting in pictures overwhelmed by color and texture. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30

p.m. Art Detour: New work by McElrath, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


CHAOS Gallery

316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 102

www.myspace.com/chaosgalleryaz

A quirky quintet of student shutterbugs from Glendale Community

College contribute their snapshots and other photographic-based

work. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.;

Saturday After, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:

Group show with new work from all five artists (Courtney Bohult,

David Whipple, Lyndzi Raybon, Victor Grun, and Von Dahl, with

jewelry from NeckDecor), Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with DJ Hahn the

Barbarian spinning at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Costello-Childs Contemporary Fine Art

1001 N. 3rd Ave., No. 2

602-252-3610

www.costellochildsart.com

Having helped operate both Bentley Projects and Bentley Gallery,

Daryl Childs and Michael Costello created an upscale art

establishment of their own. Its goal? Present sophisticated works

from such internationally known artists as abstract painter Emilio

Lobato and stone sculptor Larry Passey. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and

by appointment. Art Detour: Paintings by Gary Komarin and

Peter Lodato, metal collages by Ted Larsen, and sculptures by

Jeremy Briddell and Kate Ritson, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with a

reception for the Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum at

7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Esprit Décor Gallery

5555 N. 7th St., No. 122

602-248-0700

www.espritdecor.com

The works of 15 different locals on display at this fine art gallery —

including painter Robert Hilton’s abstract oil color fields, Louis

Mason’s whimsical oils of cartoon-like animals, and Pat Kofahl’s

photographs of European landscapes — are like candy to your eyes.

Regular Hours: First Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9

a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9-5 p.m., and by appointment. Art

Detour: New works from the artists, Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (with

an opening reception at 6 p.m.); and Saturday, 9-5 p.m.

Exposed Studio & Gallery

3302 N. 3rd St.

602-248-8030

www.exposedgallery.com

Gregg Edelman brings the tony feel of Scottsdale to downtown

Phoenix with his ritzy photography studio featuring exhibits by

local emerging and established artists. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, noon.-5 p.m.; Saturday,

noon-4 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: “Sensual

Nudes” group exhibition featuring work by Edelman, leather

sculptor Rick Esping, sculptor and painter G. Rodriguez, and five

others, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m. (those under 18 must be accompanied by an

adult).

Gallery 8

316 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. 101

623-930-1254

Besides being handy with cameras, all eight members of this

cooperative are experienced in other forms of art, which are

featured at this cooperative gallery. April Huggins has mad life-

drawing skills, creating chiaroscuro-laden illustrations, while Teri

Terasaki folds photographs into intricate origami flowers.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Third Fridays, 6-10

p.m.; Saturdays After, 1-5p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:

Group show with photos by Huggins, Terasaki, Martine Cloud, Craig

Wactor, Nina Pak, Gary Phoenix, Tia Lee Tull, and Farrell Yancy,

Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6

p.m.

Gallery 623 & Studio 6

623 E. Indian School Rd.

602-332-1849

This artist co-op is based out of a two-level studio featuring 12

individuals with a focus on painting. Agustin Vargas, who works

gold leafing into the canvases of his watercolor paintings, has a

unique style, as does Donna Stenger, who specializes in

impressionistic and very painterly work. Regular Hours:

First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour:

New work by Vargas, Stenger, and others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (when

visitors can contribute to “The Community Canvas,” which will be

donated to charity, as well as participate in a drawing for a

painting by Stenger at 4 p.m.)

Garfield Galleria

316 W. McDowell Rd.

602-349-3049

www.garfieldgalleria.com

Though it seems Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue get all the love, this

squat structure, accommodating myriad multitalented painters,

photographers, and sculptors, is worth a journey north during the art

walk. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Art

Detour: New works by photographer Scott Foust, and painters

Bobby Castaneda and Rafael Navarro in the hallways, and various

vendors, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday,

noon-6 p.m.

Gary Parsel

538 E. Willetta St.

602-254-2192

You won’t miss Gary Parsel’s domicile when cruising nearby Seventh

Street, as his front yard contains countless kooky concrete

sculptures of dogs, dudes, and heads, while indoors, more than 50

paintings and drawings depicting local old-school houses and

architecture cover his walls. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10

p.m. Art Detour: Parsel’s newest, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday,

10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Gold Spot Gallery

1001 N. 3rd Ave., Ste. 4

602-253-3100

www.goldspotgallery.com

Portland Place Condominiums’ sales office isn’t just for busywork; it’s

also a community art space for monthly dual and group shows of

such professional-level artists as muralist Mark Switlik and British

abstract oil painter Sandy Robson. Regular Hours: First

Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art

Detour: The poppy, Picasso-like paintings of Jenny Ignaszewski,

Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W. Latham St.

602-262-2050

www.azpuppets.org

Puppets aren’t just for moppets anymore, as GAPT presents risqué

adults-only shows on occasional weekend nights (even serving

alcohol) in addition to the normal kiddy-friendly fare. Regular

Hours: Family-style productions occur Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Art Detour: Adults-only Puppet

Slam featuring Rude Rabbit Productions, Elastic Theater, Frogtown

Mountain Puppeteers, and others, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., with $8-

$10 admission (an afterparty featuring DJs Johnny, Smite,

Djentrification, Ekoe1, and more starts at 11 p.m.).

Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery

222 E. Monroe St.

602-254-7399

www.herbergertheater.org

Hey, Johnny-come-latelies, if you’re quite tardy in arriving to the Herberger

for the latest play and need to kill some time until the next applause

break, head to this classy-looking gallery and enjoy the themed

exhibitions of artists from across Arizona. Regular Hours: First

CAN’T MISS

G E N D E R F U C T F I L M F E S T I VA LSoul Invictus Cabaret, 1022 Grand Avenue, hosts two nights of gen-

der-bending entertainment featuring the showing of six differentqueer-friendly short films. The lineup on Friday, March 2, includesSeason of the Troll, Taco Chick and Salsa Girl, and Nightmare on CastroStreet, with music by all-girl punkers The Pubes; while on Saturday,March 3, Flirting with Anthony will screen, with performances by TheInsignificant Others and Daniel Cartier. Films start at 10 p.m. eachnight, and admission is $20 per person ($30 for both nights).

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Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; one hour before

and during performances; and by appointment. Art Detour:

“Drawing Energy” group show with paintings, drawings, and sculpture

by more than a dozen artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6


Hjalmarson Pottery

45 W. Lynwood St.

602-254-1222

Talk about old-school. Operating the ceramics studio behind their home

for more than three decades, the clay-slinging couple of Gail and

Halldor Hjalmarson are still crafting such superior stoneware as a

series of wheel-thrown vessels with renderings of Sonoran Desert

settings — complete with hummingbirds, lizards, and cholla — and

other unique ceramic works. Regular Hours: By appointment

only. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-

8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

iiMAGÉ Gallery

627 E. Indian School Rd.

602-252-0667

www.iimageaz.com

Inside Jose Rivera’s fine-art printing and design shop is a contemporary

loftlike gallery with the work of more than 30 artists, including the

fantastical surrealist landscape oil paintings of Debra Rivera and

the action-packed sports paintings of Mike Sullivan. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 6-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;

and by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Rivera, Sullivan,

and dozens of others, Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Irish Cultural Center


602-392-7850

www.azirish.com

This quaint Celtic cottage is an anomaly amid the skyscrapers of

downtown Phoenix, affording the opportunity to view the only privately

owned copy of the Book of Kells. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-

10 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: The

International Young Artists Competition, featuring work by the youth of

Phoenix and 10 sister cities worldwide, is offered inside, while new

work by sculptor Patrick Sheehy is featured outside, Friday, 6-10 p.m.

(with a traditional Irish dinner by chef Steven Howard at 6 p.m. for

$10 and an Irish seisiún at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and

Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (with the Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band at 1 p.m.)

JWVW

316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 200D

Inside his spartanly decorated studio, Jerry Van Wyngarden transforms

rugged Arizona mountains and breezy California beaches into

broad-stroked swirls and streaks of black or colored ink on pure

white paper in his abstract minimalist landscape drawings inspired

by nature. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: New works shown Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Like Minds Artworks


602-793-7973

According to Viv Andersen, surrealism doesn’t have to be dark, which is

why her mixed-media paintings contain playful, bizarre imagery

(such as a motorcycle-riding bear) and mesh well with the similar

innocence of studio mate Suzanne O’Malley’s floral watercolors.


appointment. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Linda Ingraham

15 E. Jackson St., Ste. 206

602-821-8272

www.lindaingraham.com

The photographs taken by Linda Ingraham pack a powerful emotional

punch, no matter what form they’re presented in. After developing

haunting shots of trees, birds, or botanicals, Ingraham mounts them

on wood and applies a glaze of resin and paint to create

photoconstructions or places her pics in wood boxes with various small

objects. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New

works, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Lords of Art Town Studio and Gallery


602-943-4044

www.the-lords-of-art-town.com

The four photographers making up this studio — Bill Bailey, Steven

Rocha, Erika Palomares, and Jon White — have made it a

destination spot by featuring informative installations, trippy video

art, and pulchritudinous paintings, as well as their own work.

Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday

After, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: New works by

the photogs, beaded jewelry by Julia, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Marilyn Szabo

1522 W. Culver St.

602-256-7769

Renowned for her candid black-and-white series of opera legend Maria

Callas, gifted photographer Marilyn Szabo opens her private studio

to the public. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art

Detour: New photographs and other work, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Occam’s Edge & Gallery

3310 N. 3rd St.

602-264-2163

www.occamsedge.net

If you grow weary of the caricatures, cartoons, paintings, sculpture,

papier-mâché, and other artwork adorning the walls of the retro

barbershop owned by artist Ron Thomas, try people-watching, as

local bigwigs such as Suns announcer Al McCoy frequent the joint.

Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; and Tuesday-Friday, 9

a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: Group show both inside and outside

under a tent with caricatures and illustrations by Thomas, ceramics

by Gary Roberts, metal art by Lucy McEvilly-Schwab, abstract

paintings by Nicole Fasula, and more, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with music

by Steve Adams at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with music

by Adams at 1:30 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Purple Space

2009 N. 7th St.

602-852-3605

www.youngartsaz.org

Whimsy and kaleidoscopic color radiates from the assorted kiddy-

created paintings and collages hanging in the main gallery of

Young Arts Arizona, which encourages at-risk and disabled children

to improve their self-esteem through art. Regular Hours: First

Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by

appointment. Art Detour: More than 60 new paintings by the

children of The Upward Foundation, Solano Elementary School, and

the space’s regulars, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;

and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

RHC Studio & Gallery

3819 N. 3rd St., Ste. C & D

602-266-5800

www.rhcstudioandgallery.com

Inside this urbane studio and gallery, artist Robert Holman Charon

creates breathtaking contemporary paintings of abstract and

transitional landscapes and botanicals on such media as

Plexiglas, metal, and canvas. Regular Hours: First Fridays:

6-9:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment.

Art Detour: New work by Charon, metal sculptor Taya

Hubbard, and painters Cheryl Martin, Joshua Dean Wiley, and

JoAnne Nichols on display, Friday, 6-9:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

S&D Gallery

316 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. 100

602-254-0925

Hey, artists, become buds with Shannon Mayo and you’ll benefit, as he

allows acquaintances to use his flat to display their work.


Art Detour: Oil paintings by Tara Miller, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;


Statement Driven

316 W. McDowell Rd, No. 104

602-368-8297

www.statementdriven.com

Julio Romano’s artwork straddles multiple media — including paintings,

photography, and mixed media — and represents his opinions and

emotions about the social aspects of memory, family, and his place

in the gay community. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays,

6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;

and by appointment. Art Detour: Romano’s “Bear Beauty”

photography show, Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday,

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Vikki Reed

2009 N. 7th St.

602-741-8295

www.vikkireedwatercolors.com

The kaleidoscopic colors in Vikki Reed’s oil and acrylic paintings of

desert botanicals, Southwestern landscapes, and mandalas are so

bright, you might as well wear shades when stopping by her studio.


Art Detour: Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

E L S E W H E R E — R E T A I L E R S

Bangz Art & Hair Salon

5538 N. 7th St.

602-604-9800

Jamie Rankin cuts some shading into her trendy beauty parlor with her

abstract color studies that hang in various locations around the

shop, along with the scenic oil paintings of Barbara Cowlin, the

animation-cel artwork of Roxanne Meyers, and others. Regular

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and by

appointment. Art Detour: New art by Rankin, Cowlin, Meyers,

watercolorist Peri Miller, and others, Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-

6:30 p.m.

Love & Hate Tattoo & Piercing

322 W. McDowell Rd.

602-973-4093

www.myspace.com/loveandhatetattoo

The flash art and skinwork isn’t the only art at this parlor, as the four

hepcats working the needles also create wicked wooden masks and

watercolors of killer carrots, exploding snakes, and other crazy

creations. Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m.;

Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Art

Detour: Paintings by JSN, Christopher Robin, Jefe, and more,

Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

Poisoned Pen Central Bookstore

215 E. Grant St.

602-252-0663

www.poisonedpen.com

Instead of shopping at Borders, peruse this bookstore inside Bentley

Projects that’s big on crime fiction, but also stocks tomes from

other genres. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Art Detour:

Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (with a signing appearance by author Carlos

Mock at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (with a poetry reading

by James Sallis at 2 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Stinkweeds

12 W. Camelback Rd.

602-248-9461

www.stinkweeds.com

Looking for Deerhoof’s newest disc? How about the latest issue of

Juxtapoz or a used copy of a certain Cramps LP? You’ll find ’em all,

plus myriad other alt-cultural media, at Kimber Lanning’s indie

record store. Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10

p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-

Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (with an in-store performance by cello-

and-bass duo Polly Panic at 1 p.m. Saturday); and Sunday, noon-6

p.m. (with Blues Brunch featuring Mikel Lander at noon).

Way Cool Hair Salon & Art Studio

1524 E. McDowell Rd.

602-258-8600

www.waycool602.com

Tad Caldwell’s hepcat hair salon also sports a fashion boutique, a

studio and gallery space, a ’74 Plymouth parked on the wall, and a

bad-ass graf-art mural by Joerael Elliott. Regular Hours: Daily,

9 a.m.-10 p.m. Art Detour: Photos of vintage neon signs by

Caldwell, mixed-media drawings by Radostin Sexpen, and an

astrology-themed group show with work by more than a dozen

artists, Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (with Djentrification

performing both days at 6 p.m.).

Yoga at Heart

109 W. Portland St.

602-354-4994

www.yoga-heart.com

The body takes center stage at Annette and Rdan Wilson’s yoga studio

and gallery. She conducts multiple weekly yoga classes to help

CAN’T MISS

I C E H O U S EIf you’re looking for some affordable art this weekend, visit the Ice-

house, 429 West Jackson Street, during its Art Flea Market on Satur-day, March 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 4, noon to 6 p.m.;where painters, photographers, and other creative types will hawktheir works and supplies, as well as conducting various demonstra-tions, a print-a-thon, and workshops. While there, peruse the installa-tions of Richard Lerman, Susan Copeland, and Mona Higuchi as a partof the “IN-CRIM’I-NA’TION” exhibition, which explores humanrights, nuclear issues, and environmental violations through sound,video, and other media.

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stretch your corpse into shape, while he incorporates the human

form into his paintings. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11

p.m.; and various class times (see Web site for schedule). Art

Detour: “Imagination & Inspiration” showcase with work by

Rdan, graphic artist Mary Jo Willis, photographers Joan Byrd and

Byron Neslen, watercolorist Judy Wargula, jewelry maker Sandy of

Scottsdale, woodworker Lennie Byrd, and Ambrosia Beads, Friday,

6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with

free yoga classes and live music throughout the weekend).

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Alice Cooper’stown

101 E. Jackson St.

602-253-7337

www.alicecooperstown.com

The sports bar/concert joint built by shock-rocker Alice Cooper lets you

nosh, down drinks, catch a Suns game, and hear the latest in rock,

all at once. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30

p.m.; and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour: Work

by metal sculptor Edwin Schenck, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

(with rock by Haven James and fashion by Swagga Apparel at 7

p.m.); and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (with rock by The Atma and

Isle of Essence at 8 p.m. with $10 admission).

The Brickhouse Theatre

1 E. Jackson St.

602-258-7880

www.brickhouse.tv

This downtown Phoenix concert hall and restaurant is down with the

local art community, as the work of scenesters such as painter

Adaupto “Tato” Caraveo (check out his killer mural near the stage),

sketcher Heather Gargon, and photographer Scott Farence line the

walls. Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour:

New paintings by graf-artist Adam “Dumperfoo” Dumper are

featured Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with “The Lick at The Brick,”

featuring b-boy competitions, live art by the Alpha Monster

collective, vendor tables, and music by The Fevers, Blu, Gizmo, and

DJ Exile kicking off at 3 p.m. with a $10 cover); and Saturday, 6

p.m.-2 a.m. (with rock by New York Homecoming and others at 9

p.m. with a $12 cover).

Calabria Italian Grocery & Deli

1001 N. 3rd Ave., Ste. 6

602-271-7000

www.calabriadeli.com

Beantown native Maria Capogreco and her kitchen-savvy crew offer

more than a dozen Italian sammies, as well as delicious salads

and pastas such as gnocchi and lasagna. Regular Hours:

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art

Detour: Open Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5

p.m.

Camus

401 W. Clarendon Ave.

602-212-2687

www.theclarendon.net

The beyond-cosmopolitan bar and restaurant inside the Clarendon

Hotel is a favorite post-art-walk destination, with chic drinks,

gastronomical goodies, dope DJs, and contemporary artwork by

artists such as painters Banding Hendrix and Brian Boner.

Regular Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-2 a.m.; Art Detour: New

paintings from artists, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery at the

Clarendon, Friday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ William Fucking Reed at

10 p.m.); Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Mr. Meeble at 10 p.m.);

and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Kris the Fist at 10 p.m.).

Casa Blanca Nightclub & Lounge

1801 W. Van Buren St.

602-252-5353

www.myspace.com/casablancalive

This two-part tavern and nightspot (one side’s a concert venue, the

other a sports bar) is in a somewhat seedy stretch of downtown,

but it’s worth risking a mugging to peep the best in local music.

Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open

Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with music from Georgio the Dove Valentino,

Damesviolet, and the Year of Acceleration, at 7 p.m.; and Nortec

Collective, Pone Discos, and others at 11 p.m. with a $10 cover);

Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with Abbi Normal, The Diagonals,

Mozart’s Sister, Kings No More, and Jetlag at 8 p.m. with a $5

cover); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Elastika at 7 p.m.).

Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Cafe


602-307-0022

www.cheuvront.biz

Thirsty? Try some pinot noir or any of the other 40-odd wines available

by the glass (and more than 100 by the bottle) at this vino parlor.

Culinary samplings include 60 cheeses and plenty of haute cuisine.

Regular Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;

Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 4

p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday,

11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 4-9 p.m.

Cibo Urban Pizzeria Cafe

603 N. 5th Ave.

602-441-2697

www.cibophoenix.com

Pizza never tasted as exquisite as the kind of round-pie ambrosia slung

by Guido Saccone at Cibo. There’s also a full menu of other exotic

Italian delights. Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2

p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m.; and

Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Art Detour: New work by painter Pierre

Hambur, Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 5-11 p.m.;

and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fair Trade Cafe

1020 N. 1st Ave.

602-354-8150

This coffeehouse and quasi-gallery offers socially conscious Fair Trade

products, such as coffee and chocolate, in addition to serving

breakfast and lunch and featuring monthly shows by local artists.

Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 6

a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour:

“Seeking God” show with paintings by Vada Roseberry and Laura

Fisher Smith, as well as Russian icons by Smith, Friday, 6 a.m.-10

p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Homme

138 W. Camelback Rd.

602-234-3023

www.hommelounge.com

The swanky two-story gay lounge Homme transforms into a bilevel beat

emporium nearly every night, with twisted turntablists drawing in

clubgoers of every sexual orientation. Regular Hours: Daily, 7

p.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m-2 a.m. (with

“StraightNoChaser Presents: one” featuring DJs Joe DiPadova and

Halo at 10 p.m. Friday with a $10-$15 cover; and Upstairs

featuring DJs Pablo Gomez, Joe Bear, Shane Silkey, and Justin

McBee at 9 p.m. Saturday; and “Lush” with DJ Brandon on Sunday

at 9 p.m.).

Marvin’s Gardens

101 E. McDowell Rd.

602-258-7000

Although this kickback hash house is only open during daytime hours,

you can still consume dinnertime dishes such as sautéed crab

cakes and succulent pork chops, as well as numerous breakfast

and lunch options. Regular Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Art

Detour: Open daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monroe’s

3 W. Monroe St.

602-258-1182

This underground hangout feels like Hell’s waiting room, with gloomy

red lighting illuminating various nightcrawlers sampling sinful

delights such as ample alcoholic libations and sultry rock and

blues tunes. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m.;

Saturday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open all weekend,

Friday-Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m. (with rockers Kris & Randy on

Friday at 9:30 p.m.; and music by Jeordie, Mark Zubia, and others

on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.); Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; and

Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

My Florist Café

530 W. McDowell Rd.

602-254-0333

www.myfloristcafe.com

Gourmet sandwiches and salads are the main attraction at this trendy

eatery, but you can also get scrumptious breakfasts such as herb

frittatas in the a.m., as well as delectable sampler plates after 3

p.m. Regular Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour:

Breakfast and lunch specials offered daily, 7 a.m.-midnight (with

pianist Nicole Pesce at 7 each night).

The Old Spaghetti Factory


602-257-0380

www.osf.com

When starving artists need inexpensive edibles, they head for this retro-

homey and unpretentious Italian eatery for its dirt-cheap “complete

meal” (featuring soup or salad, pasta, bread, dessert, and a

beverage for about $9). Other traditional tastes, such as lasagna

and chicken Parmesan, are also available. Regular Hours:

Monday-Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-10

p.m.; and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Art Detour: Open

Friday, 3:30-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30

a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Portland’s Restaurant

105 W. Portland St.

602-795-7480

www.portlandsphoenix.com

This restaurant and wine bar regularly hangs the work of local-art-scene

all stars such as primitive pop painter Luis Gutierrez and mixed-

media sculptor Susan Copeland. Regular Hours: First Fridays,

11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight; Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

and 5-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Art Detour: Pastel

mixed-media oil paintings by Kimberly A. Levi, Friday, 11 a.m.-2

p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight; and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.

Royal Coffee Bar

209 W. Jackson St.

602-374-8044

www.royalcoffeebar.com

Coffee is king here, but it ain’t the only thing, as this espresso

emporium also doles out mouthwatering muffins and other treats

from neighbor Sweet Pea Bakery, locally produced artwork, and

DJs. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 a.m.-midnight; Monday-

Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Art Detour:

Ryan Presson’s “BLANCO+NEGRO” photography series, Friday, 7

a.m.-midnight (with a DJ at 6 p.m.); Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Séamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

18 W. Monroe St.

602-253-6081

www.seamusmccaffreys.com

After peeping plenty of paintings, polish off a pint of Guinness, Harp,

Bass, or any of the countless other intoxicating elixirs at this

popular Irish hangout. Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Art Detour: Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with rock by O’Carroll’s Gate

from 7-10 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2

a.m. (with an Irish seisiún featuring Sven Henrich at 7 p.m.).

Sweet Pea Bakery

209 W. Jackson St.

602-296-4042

www.sweetpeaaz.com

It’s impossible to stay away from Brian Coonce and Danielle Librera’s

urbane sugar shack for more than a day, as such decadent deserts

as brownie cupcakes, the PB&J cookie sandwich, and the

trademarked sweet pea cake keep you coming back. Regular

Hours: First Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m, and 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday-

Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art

Detour: Abstract acrylic paintings by Alexander Scott Hughes,

Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m, and 7-10 p.m. (with readings by Merge

Poetry Journal on Friday at 7 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Welcome Diner


602-495-1111

This is one authentic shoebox-size kitsch cafe, featuring fried-egg

sandwiches, boffo burgers, hot dogs, and fries. Regular Hours:

Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-


The Willow House

149 W. McDowell Rd.

602-252-0272

www.thewillowhouse.com

Besides a java jolt or tasty baked goods, budding artists get a break at

this coffeehouse, as emerging artists such as painter J.W. Miller

have hung works alongside such veterans as abstract photographer

Wayne Michael Reich during monthly shows. Regular Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday,

7 a.m.-1 a.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour: New

work by local artists, Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 a.m.;

and Sunday, 7 a.m.-midnight. (with live entertainment all weekend).

CAN’T MISS

T I LT G A L L E R YThe masterful black and white copper-plate photogravures from

Angela Franks Wells’ “Parts & Labor” series are highlighted at TiltGallery, 919 West Fillmore Street. More than two dozen images featurean “intimate view” of the workspaces and tools of plumbers, welders,and other laborers to demonstrate the passion of their jobs and illustratethe connections between the men and their environment. An openingreception will be held Friday, March 2, at 6 p.m., and admission is free.

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Rembrandt & the Golden Age of Dutch Art isfinally here. It’s the largest exhibition ever fromthe Rijksmuseum. Of course we’re going, andwe can check out Fierce Reality, the ItalianMasters exhibition at the same time. I love allthat Baroque melodrama. Then, let’s catch anart film, maybe stroll around the sculpture gardenand we can’t miss that special Rembrandt store,The Dutch Trading Company.

emerge inspired

Hours: Tuesday 10am–9pm, Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm.1625 N. Central Avenue, corner of Central and McDowell (602) 257-1222 phxart.org

Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, is organized by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This exhibition is presented by JPMorgan Chase, with major support provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield ofArizona, SRP, The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, The Virginia G. Piper Exhibition Endowment, the J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, the Margaret T. Morris Foundation, the Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts’ ArtsIndemnity Program. Promotional support for this exhibition has been provided by The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, News Radio 92.3 FM KTAR, KJZZ/KBAQ Public Radio Phoenix, Jewish News of Greater Phoenix and Latino Perspectives Magazine.

The options are endless at the new Phoenix Art Museum. Don’t miss Rembrandt and the Golden Age of DutchArt: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, January 28 to May 6. Enjoy 90 works by Dutch masters,including 14 by Rembrandt, featuring treasured paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramic, glass and silver showpieces. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum, online at PhxArt.org or by phone at (602) 307-2090. And through March 4, you can also catch Fierce Reality: Italian Masters from 17th Century Naples in all its dramaand passion. Have you been to the museum lately? It’s a whole new experience.

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