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Joe Gonzalez, one of the eight visual artists at the Tempe Starving Artist Round Robin in Downtown Phoenix Friday night, knelt on the ground finishing the final details of his most recent work as the six evening bands played behind him. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Double Round Robin show brings new venue, opportunity, to downtown Phoenix

With multiple artists coming together in one space at one time, local art is experienced and appreciated by all at the Double Round Robin event in downtown Phoenix.

| January 27, 2013

The Poem Poetry Series hosted its first event of the year at The Gallery, a coffee shop and art gallery in downtown Phoenix. Founders of the series, Nadine Lockhart and ASU English professor Rosemarie Dombrowski introduced poets and read a few of their own poems during the event. This is the group’s 6th year. (Photo by Ana Ramriez)

ASU affiliates bring quality poetry to Phoenix

Every fourth Friday, local poets and poetry aficionados come together for Phoenix Poetry Series.

| January 27, 2013

'Parker' is packed with action, thrill

An action-packed thriller with a twist, Parker will keep audience members anxious for what the next course of action will be.

| January 26, 2013

‘Hansel & Gretel’ is artificial, even for a fairy tale

"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" might have the most lenient PG-13 rating in the history of cinema.

By Tyler Verti | January 25, 2013

Juno makers give students insider's look at filmmaking

ASU will host the first-ever intercollegiate video conference that connects students at several universities with the professionals behind Juno, bringing a little Hollywood to Tempe this Saturday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 25, 2013

Chanel inspired by architecture

The Phoenix Art Museum puts on Chanel exhibition, "Modern Spirit." I must profess that I have tainted my self-proclaimed title as a "fashionista." The Phoenix Art Museum Ellman Fashion Design Gallery's exhibition called "Modern Spirit", which presents the world of fashion in the 1920s, has been live since September.

| January 25, 2013

Max Schneider performs at The Nile Theater on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of KJ Mark)

Resolution Tour brings pop to enthusiastic audience

Action Item brought pop back to The Nile Theater on Wednesday on the latest stop of the Resolution Tour.

By Olivia Khiel | January 24, 2013

Mice and Men frontman, Austin Carlile, reaches the mic out to the crowd during their performance at The Nile Theater, Sunday evening. (Photo Courtesy of KJ Mark)

Of Mice and Men impress sold-out crowd with slick set

Of Mice and Men put on a jaw-dropping and unforgettable concert in Mesa on Sunday.

By Olivia Khiel | January 23, 2013

Of Mice and Men frontman talks tour, new material, fans

Of Mice and Men performed in Mesa on Sunday. Frontman Austin Carlile sat down with The State Press to talk about the band's tour and new record.

By Olivia Khiel | January 22, 2013

Music for those moments in the week that matter

Download these songs to your music player to get you through the pinnacle points in the week.

By Editorial Board | January 22, 2013

Freshman civil engineering student Jason Shelton works on spray paint artwork outside of his dorm on campus. Shelton ___. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

Freshman takes spray paint to new level

ASU student uses the campus as his canvas.

| January 22, 2013

Contemporary dance festival spotlights ASU students

Breaking Ground 2013, a contemporary dance and film festival this week in Tempe, provides opportunities for participants to explore the relationship between the artist and the audience.

| January 22, 2013

HIGH SPEED: Receivers redshirt junior Aaron Pflugrad (4), redshirt freshman J.J. Holiday (80) and redshirt sophomore A.J. Pickens (9) stretch before Tuesday's practice. The receivers will be key pieces in the team's new fast-paced offensive machine. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Fayuca transcends genres to send a positive message

Fayuca ended its "Spark the Flame" tour with a show at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale on Sunday.

By Andrew Keiser | January 22, 2013

Radio star Ira Glass captivates Scottsdale audience

Ira Glass, producer and host of radio show "This American Life," performed at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday night.

By Jeremy Conigliari | January 21, 2013

Trampled by Turtles plays their third song of the set list at their Saturday night concert at the Tempe Marquee, which featured multiple fiddle solos from Ryan Young. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Trampled by Turtles return to Arizona, leave audience awestruck

With this winter tour, the band brought a little of that not-really-bluegrass music to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Saturday night. It returned to Arizona after having played here only once before.

By Stephanie Habib | January 21, 2013

‘Star Trek’ star brings night of entertainment to Mesa

Legendary "Star Trek" actor William Shatner spoke about his life experiences in Mesa at the Ikeda Theater.

By Lana Rogoff | January 21, 2013

Artist Jeff Zischke's solar-powered display, set in the water surrounding the TCA facility where open mic nights are held, is part of the Green Revolution exhibit that will open Friday to coincide with the Green Business Expo on Saturday. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Green expo supports local charities, artists

This year's Green Business Expo, set to coincide with the opening of the Green Revolution traveling exhibition, will feature a clothing drive to benefit Tempe's needy families and music programs at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 18, 2013

Benshi artist captures emotions in silent films

A free event on campus this Friday at 2 p.m. will bring Kataoka Ichiro, a notable Benshi, to perform to Yasujiro Ozu's silent film "I Was Born, But..."

By Jeremy Conigliari | January 18, 2013

'Warm Bodies' star, director visit ASU

"Warm Bodies" star Dave Franco and director Jonathan Levine talked to students Wednesday about the upcoming zombie romantic comedy.

By Tyler Verti | January 17, 2013

Violent video games under fire again

But the one question that always seems to pop up time and time again is: What violent video games were they playing?

By Spencer Fawcett | January 16, 2013

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