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Live and Otherwise: Young The Giant

What’s in a name? Well something big in the case of my indie pick for this week. Young The Giant (YTG), a California-based indie rock quintet, will be gracing the stage at our very own Rhythm Room in Phoenix later this week.

By Gabby Marshall | February 27, 2011
The oh-so-delicious Signature Brioche French Toast. Photo by Gabriela Rodiles.

Other than Ramen: The Hidden Gem Named Essence

If you’ve driven along University Drive, chances are you’ve driven past the hidden gem known as Essence Bakery Café. Right off of Priest Drive and down the road from Buffalo Exchange and Oregano’s, this dining spot features French-inspired cuisine and award-winnings pastries. Walk through the doors of Essence around breakfast time and your senses will be transported to a Parisian café. The smell of eggs and bacon wafts through the air and the sight of the pastry case lined with croissants and desert delicacies will leave you in awe. Start your day like the French do: indulge in a freshly baked Double Chocolate-Bar Croissant ($2.75) and a cappuccino or iced coffee.

By Gabriela Rodiles | February 27, 2011
The classic Sperry has come a long way since the classic brown leather. Photo courtesy of SperryTopSider.com.

Palm Walk Runway: More Than Just A Frat Shoe

Now, just by hearing the brand name Sperry, many of you are probably automatically associating the shoe with the “frat guy." However, Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes are going to be making their appearance more often on both guys and girls this spring. Sperry’s are not a new brand by any means, but with new vibrant and bright colors that stray from the original brown color, the boat shoe is giving spring a whole new meaning. Although Sperry’s may not be authentic and associated to Arizona, the shoe can give an outfit that preppy and fashion-forward look, and better yet, they are easy to slip off and on. There is literally a style and color for everyone this season.

By Marlee Bever | February 25, 2011
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

Reel Luxury

Modern art, velvet rope, plush leather seats — this is not your average Harkins or AMC. This is iPic, Scottsdale's new luxury theater that seems more like an opulent resort than a movie theater.

By Clare Hahne | February 24, 2011
Seriously, that’s legit. Photo courtesy of Joe Stone.

Non-Required Reading: Why It’s Hard to Understand Marvel Comics

If you understand roughly half of what that poster means, then you don’t need to bother to read this article. Two main complaints you get from non-comic readers about comics themselves are complete opposites. Oftentimes, people claim that comics aren’t legitimate reading material, that they are kid stuff and something designed to be ignored by the masses. To you I say "Nay!" But we’ll get into that at some later date. Today’s blog revolves around those of you who claim “comics are too hard to get into." Superman’s been around for over one bajillion years (I’m rounding here), so how could I possibly know where to start? Well, long story short, you’re right.

By Dan Jacka | February 23, 2011
Horse soccer in action. Video still by Becca Bever.

Horse Play

One Valley man has made it his mission to take in unwanted or uncared-for horses and rear them back to health — but not before training them in the world's most spectacular equine sport.

By Tye Rabens | February 23, 2011
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

Behind the Music

Meet Nate Anderson, the anything-but-conventional, curl-framed face behind Ear Candy, a Phoenix non-profit that provides kids access to music education.

By Melody Parker | February 22, 2011
Revolver Records keeps it spinning. Photo by Chelsea Brown.

Downtown Dispatch: Revolver Records Brings the Old and New

Right off of Roosevelt Road and 2nd Street in downtown Phoenix sits a small, jam-packed record shop that carries everything from records to movies to record players. Revolver Records has been a staple in downtown Phoenix since 2007 and is a great place to spend a few hours in if you’re in need of a good record hunt or just want to get out of your dorm/apartment/house.

By Chelsea Brown | February 22, 2011

Up in Arms

Arizona legislators have proposed a law allowing people to carry guns on campus. So what would an armed ASU look like? Meet one certified gun holder looking forward to the idea.

By Uriel J. Garcia | February 21, 2011

Palm Walk Runway: Spring Showers

I thoroughly enjoy running into a pair of friends who are both equally fashionable. Better yet, I love when the pair of friends happens to be a guy and a girl.

By Marlee Bever | February 20, 2011
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