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Bird's Nest keeps the party going after the Phoenix Open

Want the good times to continue after the golf has wrapped up at the Phoenix Open? The Bird's Nest concert series is the venue to check out.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 28, 2014

5th Street Paint Supply opens, caters to Phoenix art community

The newly opened paint supply store joined Roosevelt Row with specialized products for artists and the community.

| January 27, 2014

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' resurrected

National Theatre Live presents a performance of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller as both Victor Frankenstein and his monster.

| January 27, 2014

The Grammys prove to be music's biggest night

Music, legends, weddings ... the Grammys had it all.

By Jessica Urgiles | January 27, 2014

Kardashians' rocky relationships explode in ninth season

Like Khloé's marriage, the Kardashian series is sinking fast as the ratings fall faster than the relationships.

| January 26, 2014

Mesa Art League exhibit at ASU Gammage fails to impress

More is left to be desired by the fine art on exhibit in the Gammage lobby from Jan. 22 through Feb. 20.

| January 23, 2014

'I, Frankenstein' writer/director and producer talk comics, film adaptations

Stuart Beattie and Kevin Grevioux talk about their upcoming neo-noir story starring Frankenstein.

| January 23, 2014

Online TV: Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus compete

With so many options out there for online television and movie streaming, how do you make sense of it all? Here is a real judgment on the three big online video streaming services.

| January 23, 2014

Artist Aztec Smurf looks at his finished work. The Mark will hold an unveiling on Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate the mural and the renovations. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Video: Public art bridges gap between ASU and larger art community

The city of Tempe and its surrounding areas find ways to connect arts communities to college students.

| January 23, 2014

Competition heats up between Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus

Sony has been far more proactive than Microsoft by offering better sales and free games to loyal PlayStation Plus subscribers.

By Michael Martin | January 22, 2014

A Great Big World introduces new sound with 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

The indie pop duo releases their debut album.

| January 22, 2014

PlayStation Now takes video games to an atmospheric level

As Sony prepares for the summer release of PlayStation Now, the question still remains: To whom is this supposed to appeal?

By Michael Martin | January 22, 2014

Academy of American Poets awards ASU professor Alberto Ríos position of Chancellor

Recognition in the world of writing is hard won and infrequently given, but Ríos won the distinguished honor of the Academy of American Poets.

| January 22, 2014

ASU art students get new chance to exhibit work in Phoenix

A new collaboration between ASU and the city of Phoenix will give students the ability to create, collaborate and showcase their work all in one space.

| January 22, 2014

Sundance lineup presents fresh films from experienced filmmakers

As the 2013 movie award season begins to wind down, the 2014 independent film festival circuit comes to life.

| January 21, 2014

Guitar Performance students Henry Bayless and Robert Greenwald concentrate on their music while performing Roland Chadwick's Flowers for Jerome. This was part of the Performance with a View series featuring the ASU Guitar Ensemble which took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. (Photo by Micaela Rodriguez)

ASU guitar ensemble takes over TCA with classical rock

While students of the ASU Guitar Ensemble don't necessarily embody the typical rock god, they did get a chance to share their talents at a Tempe Center for the Arts event.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 21, 2014

Marketing senior Jennifer Capodiferro, who has been actively involved in the cosplay industry since 2008, wears an evil minion costume from the film "Despicable Me 2." (Photo by Becca Smouse)

Jennifer Capodiferro: I create, I sew, I cosplay

Cosplay is an art form. It is a way to express a fan's love for a character while showcasing an eye for detail, an aptness for creativity and talents beyond measure.

| January 21, 2014

HBO's 'Looking' is unmistakably real

Labeled as the gay version of "Girls," "Looking" offers a visceral interpretation of queer life in modern San Francisco.

| January 20, 2014

7 student discounts for Tempe

Finding fun things to do without breaking the bank is a tough task for students. Luckily, plenty of places around town offer great student discounts.

| January 20, 2014

7 exciting things to do in Phoenix

There are plenty of fun things to do in downtown Phoenix for almost any type of person.

| January 20, 2014

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