JC Koffy reads poetry at the Second annual Rise! Poetry Event in downtown Phoenix on Dec. 4, 2015.
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Second annual Rise! Poetry Event touches on themes like Black Lives Matter, PTSD, intersectionality
The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre diverged from its usual programming on Friday to host the Rise Poetry Event, which showcased a group of poets discussing issues including PTSD, Black Lives Matter, sexual orientation and intersectionality.
Deafheaven, Tribulation bring incense, skeletal fetuses to Crescent Ballroom
A smaller flag, emblazoned with the image of a skeletal fetus, covered a large black banner printed with the words Deafheaven.
Kinesthetic Aesthetics: Coding, orphanages and martial arts influence dance projects of three students
Kinesthesia - n. - the sense that detects bodily position, weight or movement of the muscles, tendons and joints.
HEALTH obliterated earlobes at Crescent Ballroom with a mix of noise and electronic alchemy
I've only ever seen leftover confetti fall from the rafters at the Crescent Ballroom twice in my life.
ASU Homecoming Writing Contest celebrates Navajo Nation, literary work of students
Every year during Homecoming week, the ASU Department of English holds a contest that touts a big reward — for college students, at least.
Of Montreal's live performance makes your nerves tingle like a St. Vitus dance
Of Montreal (stylized with a lower-case "of") is often confused as being a Canadian band because of their name. Contrary to that assumption, of Montreal has almost no connection to Montreal besides one of leading man Kevin Barnes' former squeezes being from that province. As a quick Google search would point out, they are from Athens, Georgia. They are a part of the Elephant 6 collective which includes notable band Neutral Milk Hotel.
Arabic Film & Poetry Series brings Islam, discussion to Tempe campus
When arriving at ASU for the first time, it's hard to believe how much opportunity is really before you. We tend to get caught up in our own individual work and study circles. As we begin to make and develop friendships we start to forget how vast the world is. This University offers so much that there is something for everybody no matter what their interests might be; sometimes it's making art out of bookbinding, sometimes it's hosting DIY house shows, sometimes it's sports and sometimes it's something completely different.
Exhibit 'Frida Kahlo—Her Photos' presents window into life of renowned artist
The traveling exhibit "Frida Kahlo—Her Photos" has been making its way to galleries worldwide before making its first-ever stop in the Southwest at the Heard Museum. Begun as an exhibit at the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City, it has made its way all over Europe and a few places in the U.S., with future stops planned.
NewHive hosts an intriguing first Trans Planet Online Reading
Poets aren't always known for being the most comfortable in front of crowds. Most poetry readings tend to be very personal and sometimes the stage and audience are not always ideal for poets to share their work. Poets prefer intimate settings where they will be listened to and heard; small venues are the best.
Joanna Newsom brings back the harp with new album 'Divers'
To stand out from the rest in the crowded musical scene, it is necessary for an artist to create a niche. Joanna Newsom certainly fills a genre all her own with the musically intriguing combination of sweeping vocals and the use of the out-of-fashion harp as her main instrument.
'Rock The Kasbah' fails to live up to the hype of big name stars
With a cast of big name actors like the great comedian Bill Murray, action star Bruce Willis, girl-next-door Kate Hudson and quirky Zooey Deschanel, a person would expect a masterpiece on the silver screen.
Lyceum Theatre's 'A Streetcar Named Desire' delivers creative design to classic play
Re-imagining classics of American literature like Tennessee Williams'"A Streetcar Named Desire" is not an easy task. Years, even decades of performance establish precedents and norms for how the plays should be adapted to the stage. To keep a performance fresh is a feat that takes months of preparation from minds who are given free reign to incorporate their own streaks of originality.
Grassroots gallery Firehouse gets freaky with My Little Phobia, Cigar Box Art
It's sometimes easy to forget that Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the nation by population. Along with this amount of people it is only natural that some will rise as artists, writers, comics, musicians and print-makers.
herberger book bindings exhibit
Preview of "Overbooked", a new exhibit at Harry Wood Gallery in Tempe on Oct. 5, 2015.
herberger book bindings exhibit
A preview of "Overbooked", a new exhibit at Harry Wood Gallery in Tempe on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.
Judge these books by the cover: 'Overbooked' proves book-binding isn't over
Sure, everyone is familiar with the classic examples of bookbinding: those huge, colorfully illustrated manuscripts from the medieval ages. But how many people would expect that this art medium is still alive and thriving?
Award-winning poet Mark Doty talks writing on iPhones, why poetry is still important
Today the popularity of the written word is not where it once was. A poetry reading is now something of a novelty; a bizarre interruption from the daily entertainment of TV, Netflix and the Internet. A solo performance by a national poet is strange to us, even intriguing.
Kanye West closes out Summer's End Festival at Tempe Beach Park
To many people's dismay, Tempe Beach Park doesn't actually have a beach.
Phoenix Poetry Series keeps downtown Phoenix beat scene ablaze at {9} The Gallery
Every final Friday of the month, the berets and black sweaters come out in full force at {9} The Gallery as the Phoenix Poetry Series hosts a poetry night that is helping Phoenix's poetry scene get stronger.