The Echo

Longtime artist, Lucretia Torva works on a mural for the Phoenix Wayfinding Art Project. The piece is being created to help bring a sense of community to downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Automotive shop or art space? One artist blends the two in her paintings

Lucretia Torva has dabbled in all kinds of art and all types of subjects, but now she finds herself inspired by one thing: cars.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 4, 2014

"Likeaflex", a piece from 1968 by Fred Bauer, gift of Jay and Joyce Cooper, is displayed at the "These are Some of my Favorite Things" art gallery At ASU Brickyard Museum. (Photo by Stephanie Specht)

'Favorite Things' a smash hit at the Brickyard

The latest ceramics gallery gathers items from around the world, and close to the hearts of collectors.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 4, 2014

Thin Bloods lead singer Colson Miller sings during a performance at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, Aug. 23. (Photo by Zane Jennings)

Rubber Brother Records bids farewell to Parliament

Rubber Brother Records looks on to its next chapter as Parliament reaches its close.

By Aimee Plante | September 4, 2014

A&E cancels 'Longmire,' upsetting delicate order of cable TV

The network axed the western drama despite it being its most watched scripted series ever. Here's why it should be picked up.

By Shane Weinstein | September 4, 2014

Salif Keita to perform at the Musical Instrument Museum

The Golden Voice of Africa will be performing live on Sept. 10, and it's a performance you don't want to miss.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 4, 2014

TV premieres bring promising pilots, returning favorites

With new shows launching and hit shows returning, here are the five most anticipated fall TV premieres.

By Shane Weinstein | September 3, 2014

Cover Models: J Mascis's 'Tied to a Star'

Marq Spusta’s artistic contribution to “Tied to a Star” may actually be the best part about the album — but that speaks more to the prowess of Spusta than J Mascis.

| September 3, 2014

Horoscopes for the week of Sept. 3-10

The stars and tealeaves are back with new potentially correct interpretations of how your week has been unfolding and where it’s headed — with a song to match!

By Zachariah Webb | September 3, 2014

Photo from Clusterfest 2014, a concert and art show TUF puts on in the spring. (Photo Courtesy of)

Underground Foundation comes above ground to welcome new members

The Underground Foundation's new executive board takes on the challenges of the new school year — including recruiting new members and cultivating an independent music scene in Tempe.

By Zachariah Webb | September 3, 2014