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Students, faculty and guests wait in long lines to get their tickets for the Pitchfork Awards held in Downtown Phoenix Thursday night at the Orpheum Theatre. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Orpheum renovation a throwback to 1929

After more than 80 years of restoration, the historic Orpheum Theater is finally returned to the grandeur of its old Hollywood past.

By Olivia Richard | September 11, 2014

Banks' new album 'Goddess' just a minor deity

Banks' synth-heavy sound, while promising at points, just doesn't live up to her intriguing image.

By Amy Medeiros | September 10, 2014

It came from Bandcamp: the psychedelic waves of Tempe’s Strange Lot

A Bandcamp gem unearthed closer to home, Tempe's Strange Lot, pours forth the psychedelic sunshine through a distorted speaker.

| September 10, 2014

Season six of 'The League' shows promise

"The League" is back and it brought its A-game.

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 10, 2014

ASU alumna Allison Fuentes is featured in the Grant Street Studious building where her exhibit is featured inside the Step Gallery. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Mystery at Step Gallery: The dynamic art of Allison Fuentes

Fuentes's exhibit, "No. Title" at the Step Gallery in downtown Phoenix forces visitors to consider the dynamic nature of art and space.

By Zachariah Webb | September 10, 2014

ASU violinist, pianist strike musical gold

On their 25th performance, the duo play the classics of Ives, Beethoven and Dompierre.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 10, 2014

Robin Wright gives career-best performance in 'The Congress'

"The Congress" is a woefully inconsistent but often breathtaking sci-fi drama.

By Zachary Heltzel | September 9, 2014

(Photo courtesy Art Link/Art by Paulo Bruscky)

New Phoenix Art Museum exhibit showcases political struggle, dark themes

The Phoenix Art Museum’s newest exhibit is sure to bring up some dark thoughts.

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 9, 2014

Death From Above 1979’s follow-up album 'The Physical World' is… OK

Death From Above 1979's follow up album "The Physical World" is merely a patch update on their iconic 2004 style.

By Zane Jennings | September 9, 2014

'Hedwig And The Angry Inch' a colorful fan favorite

The “Rainbow Carnage! Celebrating the music of Hedwig And The Angry Inch” show is a blissful opportunity for fans of Hedwig to sing along with the music.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | September 9, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the iPhone 6 and the Apple smartwatch at the Flint Center on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Cupertino, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group/MCT)

Apple minimalizes, capitalizes with iPhone 2014 release

Apple unveils two phones, a mobile wallet and burst selfies during one dynamic keynote.

By Micaela Rodriguez | September 9, 2014

Artlink Phoenix presents 16th annual juried exhibition

A mixture of quiet, refined, and eclectic — almost cartoon-like — art brightened up the hollow, echoey White Column room in the Icehouse in the form of 3-D sculptures, videography and flat paintings alike.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 9, 2014

Joaquin Phoenix poses during a photocall for the film "We Own the Night" during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, Friday, May 25, 2007. (Calo-MF/Abaca Press/MCT)

A (Doctor) Strange wish list: Better picks than Joaquin Phoenix

Although Joaquin Phoenix is in final talks to play Marvel hero Doctor Strange, here are five other actors who would be perfect for the part.

By Shane Weinstein | September 9, 2014

AMC Centerpoint on Mill Avenue offers reserved seating and reclining chairs after recent renovations. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

AMC Centerpoint a jewel on Mill

AMC Centerpoint 11 is an upscale movie theater located on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe.

By Juliet Moo | September 9, 2014

Long wait for new Avi Buffalo album proves disappointing

When asked if it will take four more years to make his next album, Zahner-Isenberg uncertainly responded that certain songs take longer to record than others, and that he was still learning about sound. Maybe this is good. Maybe the next four years will actually be worth the wait.

By William Ruof | September 8, 2014

The egg drop soup at Henry's Taiwan Kitchen on Sept. 8, 2014.