MY ART DETOUR Your comprehensive guide to art, entertainment,

shopping and dining during Art Detour 2007.

 37th annual

Scottsdale
Arts Festival
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…in your own backyard

March 9, 10, 11 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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 Art Detour is an annual event sponsored by artlink inc. The
following venues are not all “official” participants in the event,
so they may not be included in artlink's promotional materials.
The purpose of this guide is to list as many of the art, music,
shopping and dining opportunties downtown this weekend as
possible. Visit www.artlinkphoenix.com for details about free
shuttles.
— All listings and “Can't Miss” features written by Benjamin Leatherman
All events take place on Friday, March 2; Saturday, March 3; and/or
Sunday, March 4.
Mark Whiting, and others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The East Evergreen Home for Painters
902 N. 6th St.
303-746-7183
www.michaeldixonart.com
Ethnic stereotypes and social issues clash in the emotionally charged
figurative artwork created by 31-year-old biracial painter Michael
Dixon in this retro-looking residence, which also serves as the
studio of fellow painters Karolina Sussland and Peter Kuttner.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by
Hours: First Fridays, 5-11 p.m., and by appointment. Art appointment. Art Detour: New paintings by Dixon, Friday, 6-10
Detour: New paintings by Uptain and woodworking sculptor p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Kevin Donaldson, Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
a different sort. The work of six artists is featured throughout this
two-floor office building and former home of KPHO-TV. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: “We’re All in This Together” group show with work by 20
grad students and faculty members from ASU’s printmaking
program, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery on the premises,
Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with blues music from Buckshot George at 7
p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
five15 Gallery
515 E. Roosevelt St.
602-256-0150
www.515arts.com
This 12-artist collective has a flair for humor — present in Michael
Goodwin’s gonzo mixed-media and kinetic installation pieces — and

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.anti_space
720 N. 4th St.
602-256-2684
www.myspace.com/antispace
The bizarrely painted building owned by Scot McKenzie and Justin
McBee is not only a shelter for eight different galleries and
boutiques, it transmogrifies into a countercultural carnival during
First Fridays,. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: Jason Hill’s “Originals” exhibition of
prints and paintings in McKenzie’s Mothball gallery, Friday, 6 p.m.-
midnight (with music from Death of a Dancer, Aurele, Burning the
Bridge, and other local bands and DJs on the sidewalk starting at 6
p.m.); Saturday, noon-midnight (with a special gathering of Art
Detour participants featuring music and performance art in the
backyard starting at 9 p.m.); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Art Awakenings
1014 N. 2nd St.
602-340-1675
www.artawakenings.org
Offering a creative outlet for adults with severe psychiatric illnesses, Art
Awakenings gives up studio and gallery space for their vibrant
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
B-Side Gallery
720 N. 4th St., No. 9
480-628-5377
www.wetpaintaz.com
Jesika Jordan (a.k.a. DJ mOshaOne) trades up Final Fridays in Tempe
for First Fridays in Phoenix, lugging along the urban artwork she
used to feature upstairs at her old Wet Paint store on the east
side. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New work by Adaupto “Tato” Caraveo,
Chadwick Uptain, and others, Friday, 6 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 2
p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with guest DJs all
weekend)
The Bungalow
1103 N. 5th St.
602-258-2933
This historic home under renovation by Cindy Dach and Greg Esser
functions as a venue during Art Detour for sculptor Carolina
Escobar’s series of color photographs of architecture and everyday
life in Myanmar. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: Friday,
6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
eye lounge
419 E. Roosevelt St.
602-430-1490
www.eyelounge.com
Despite what its name implies, your peepers won’t get a rest when
witnessing the output of this eclectic artists’ collective. The spooky
and surrealist sculpture of Jes Gettler will be especially trying, as
will the murkiness of Betsy Bret Harte’s chiaroscuro-soaked
photographs. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 5-10 p.m.; Friday,
5-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Art Detour: Annual Art Detour
group show with new pieces by 22 members, and the launch of the
Inaugural Member Artists Catalog, Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8
p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
The Firehouse
1015 N. 1st St.
602-300-7575
www.strivedreams.com
Functioning as headquarters for the enigmatic Michael 23 and the
countercultural commandos of the Thought Crime art collective,
this bunkerlike building supplies space for an art gallery, coffee
bar, retail store, plus a backyard stage suitable for performance
shenanigans. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11
p.m.; Sunday, 8-11 p.m.; various times for events; and by
humanity — seen in painter Kenneth Richardson’s realism. five15
stands taller than the rest. Regular Hours: Friday, 5-9 p.m.;
Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Art Detour: The “$99 Only Art Show” group
exhibition features new work by Richardson, Goodwin, found-object
sculptor Carrie Mae Kreyche, printmaker Nathan Feller, and others,
Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6
p.m.
Gallery Celtica
509 E. Roosevelt St.
602-252-2160
With an inventory including papier-mâché fighter planes, wizard
sculptures, abstract paintings, and kooky wooden masks created by
Valley artists, it’s no wonder artist Ira Hayden describes his place
as “surrealistic and eclectic.” Duh. Regular Hours: First and
Third Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays After, noon-5 p.m.;
Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: Work by Hayden, painters Corey King and Ben Gill, and
assemblage artist Steve Moyer, Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Holgas Gallery
821 N. 3rd St.
www.iheartholgas.com
This 12-unit apartment building serves as home and workspace for the
artists-in-residence who collaborate on monthly shows in the
downstairs gallery, while the courtyard stage plays host to live acts.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by appointment.

CAN’T MISS
artwork. Regular Hours: First Fridays, noon-10 p.m.; Monday- Art Detour: “Urban Renaissance” group show with work from
Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, noon-5 p.m., and by appointment. the residents, as well as guest artists, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with rock
Art Detour: New work by more than 35 resident artists from The Hardways at 8:30 p.m., and Element 115 at 9:30 p.m.);
displayed both inside the gallery and in the parking lot, Friday, 10 Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (with music from data_STORM at 3 and
a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. 9 p.m., Know Your Neighbor at 6 p.m., Rocketline at 7 p.m., and
ABSURDISM Soul Honey at 8 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with DJs Kris the
Artlink Mystery Galleries Indigo Verton offers Fist, Evil Deeva, AJ, and Mamastosity spinning at noon).
Various locations some freaky fun at The
602-256-7539 Red Door, 1229 Grand HoodRide
www.artlinkphoenix.com Avenue, with her 918 N. 5th St.
Art Detour gets a little mysterious, as Artlink presents a series of “Absurdism” extra- 480-557-6453
temporary “mystery” galleries, which will feature a cadre of local vaganza. In addition www.hoodride.com
artists at the Clarendon Hotel, 401 W. Clarendon Ave.; monOrchid, to Charles Sander- It’s fitting that Derrick Pacheco houses his graphic design empire
214 E. Roosevelt St.; Mint, 720 N. 4th St., No. 1; and First Studio, son’s painting oddi- within a retro 1920s-era apartment, as the 24-year-old
631 N. 1st Ave. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: Artwork ties, there’ll be “inter- incorporates vintage style and aesthetics into the tee shirts,
on display Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, active installation skate decks, stickers, and other art projects he creates.
noon-6 p.m. art” (including bags Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; and by
of wine hanging from appointment. Art Detour: New artwork by Derrick, as well as
ArtStageSound the ceiling) and ab- by Gilbert and Linda Pacheco, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with a bicycle
636 E. Pierce St. surdist entertainment pub crawl of downtown bars starting from HoodRide at 11 p.m.);
602-327-2261 all weekend, with a Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with live
www.artstagesound.com smorgasbord of side- music and DJs on the patio all weekend).
Living up to its name, photographer Dean T. Clark’s good-natured show acts, “chin pup-
Charles Sanderson

gallery and performance venue offers plenty of space for local petry,” aerialism by Ink Bomb Tattoos
theater companies, artists, and musicians, particularly those “who Matti Baine, and more, Southwest corner of 3rd and Roosevelt streets
deserve a presence downtown,” such as mixed-media painter F.X. on Saturday, March 3, 480-831-2266
Tobin. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; starting at 8 p.m. www.inkbombtattoos.net
Saturdays After, noon-5 p.m.; and various times for events. Art Admission is free. These nine East Valley tattoo artists will get under your skin,
Detour: Group exhibition of 10 children’s-storybook artists from especially with their monthly truckload of eerie artwork,
Idle Illustration, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with rock from Psychedelic Mooj including The One’s gonzo graf-style paintings and Donavan
at 10 p.m.); and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with screenings Daughters of the Frozen North appointment. Art Detour: “Evidence & Artifact” group show Pribyl’s monstrous plywood cutouts of fangy creatures.
of Protesting Wolves at 2, 3:30, and 5 p.m.). 511 E. Roosevelt St. featuring 23 artists, Friday, 6 p.m.-3 a.m. (with a celebration Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m. Art Detour:
602-252-4762 promising fire dancing, music, and performance art at 11 p.m.); New pieces featured, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-
Artworkbychadwick Deb Salac creates clothing-based installations illustrating how Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. 6 p.m.
901 N. 5th St. garments define identity and sociopolitical issues, while fellow
480-233-7758 Canuck Linda Shearer-Whiting specializes in paintings of First Studio Karmic Calamity Studio & Gallery
Ask Chadwick Uptain about why he mostly creates darkly beautiful oil Southwestern roadside motels. Their cluttered workspace houses 631 N. 1st Ave. 610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 144
paintings and charcoal drawings of the nude female form, and the both artistic endeavors. Regular Hours: Occasional First 602-957-7760 602-448-3194
soft-spoken 29-year-old doesn’t say much, preferring to let his Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New work www.firststudio.net www.karmiccalamity.com
haunting and luxurious works speak for themselves. Regular by Salac, Shearer-Whiting, Jerry Jacobson, Lawrence McLaughlin, The onetime stomping ground of Wallace & Ladmo now offers treats of Cyberspace ain’t the only place to see Dale Ingram’s “Hold My Life,”
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 since the graphic designer’s storefront has monitors playing the
moody online comic book, alongside digital illustrations from the
cartoon, darkly colorful mixed-media paintings by his wife,
Rhonda , and other artwork. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-
10 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.; and by appointment. Art
Detour: New works displayed, Friday, 7-10 p.m. (with rockers
Plastic Flappy Bats performing at 7 p.m.), Saturday-Sunday,
noon-6 p.m.
The Kitchenette
918 N. 6th St., Unit C
This itty-bitty bungalow boasts an 11-member all-photography
collective whose solo shows rotate monthly, with a group
exhibition during Art Detour. Regular Hours: First and Third
Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: Group
CAN’T MISS
UNCLE SKU’S CLUBHOUSE
Like the Wallace and Ladmo Show on mescaline, Uncle Sku’s Club-
house is a whacked-out kids’ show of comedy and music shenanigans
featuring Sku “T-Bone” Hadley, Rusty the Kid, Mr. Jangles the Chain-
Smoking Puppet, and Maestro “Can Do” Andrew. The latest episode,
on Friday, March 2, at the Trunk Space, 1506 Grand Avenue, promises
guests Dr. Rev. Stephen Strange, comedienne Bebe McPhereson,
American hero Col. “Rock” Johnson, and musicians Andrew Jackson
Jihad. The fun starts at 11 p.m., and admission is free.
show with new work by all 11 artists (Brendan Regan, Emily
Matyas, Aaron Rothman, Chad Shindel, Betsy Schneider, Dean K.
Terasaki, Christian Widmer, Mike Williams, Julie Anand, William
Jenkins, and Christopher Colville), Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Living Room
918 N. 6th St.
602-561-2023
Doug Oland didn’t have a tough time conjuring up a name for the art
space where he shows his darkly abstract mixed-media paintings,
probably because it was his, er . . . living room. Genius. Regular
Hours: Third Fridays, 7-9 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: New work, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Longhouse
915 N. 5th St.
602-423-8396
This rectangular building is used as a gallery and workspace for
painters Lesli Englert Yazzie and Christina Ramirez, as well as
photographer and jazz musician Matt Yazzie. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: New work by all three artists, as well as illustrator Ami
Minnick, and painters Lee Hazel and Jason Davis, Friday, 7-11
p.m. (with performance art by Gomer Titles, a.k.a. Jim Namers,
starting at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; (with performance
art by Gomer Titles at noon); and Sunday, noon- 6 p.m.
The Lost Leaf
914 N. 5th St.
602-321-8552
Dig on this gallery operated out of a 1920s-era residence by the
members of jazz group Sonorous, who bring in artist and DJ
friends such as Lalo Cota, Noah Baez, and Djentrification to help
cover up the walls and light up the record decks. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight, and by appointment.
Art Detour: Large-scale oil paintings by Sakoia, wood and
metal sculpture by Jacquie Brignoli, custom jewelry by Melanie
Tash, as well as two LED Mooninite devices from the recent
Boston bomb scare depicting Ignignokt and Err, Friday, 6 p.m.-
midnight (with a DJ starting at 6 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-
midnight (with improvisational jazz starting at 6 p.m.); and
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Mint
720 N. 4th St., No. 1
602-451-5329
Besides placating her penchant for four-letter words (not those
kinds), Iran-born artist Nicky Hedayatzadeh dubbed her studio
open wed-sun • noon-5pm
cour tesy of Pete Petrisko
527-B W. McDowell Road • Phoenix • (602) 252-0001
Mint because her photography and graphic design is, well, fresh.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New works by Hedayatzadeh and
others, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery, Friday, 6-11 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Modified Arts
407 E. Roosevelt St.
602-462-5516
www.modified.org
Nearly every night at this hip venue, there’s plenty of avant-garde
action to be had, be it the edgy work of local artists or the latest
in cutting-edge music by indie bands. Regular Hours: First
and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; most evenings
after 7 for events; and by appointment. Art Detour: New work
by painter James Angel, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with the Marvin Scott
Quartet at 7 p.m.); Saturday, noon-midnight (with a CD-release
party for The Morning Kennedy Was Shot ,featuring Dear and the
Headlights, Rajiv Patel, Kirsch the Monster, and others, at 7:30
p.m. with a $5 admission); and Sunday, noon-11 p.m. (with
Holden, The Craze, and Insulyn, at 6:30 p.m. with a $5
admission).
monOrchid
214 E. Roosevelt St.
602-253-0339
www.monorchid.com
There’s a reason the curved roof on monOrchid looks like it’s gonna
burst. With all the cutting-edge content going down in its various
studios and offices — occupied by an array of avant-garde artists,
architects, photographers, and designers — there’s only so much
talent one building can take. Regular Hours: First Fridays,
9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour:
Kade L. Twist’s mixed-media installation “Hunter and Buzzard,”
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Mojo Music

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 an Artlink Mystery Gallery, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, The Mac and Catarina Mac, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-
10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. 6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The OnePlace Red Dog Gallery

Self-Service Dog Wash

825 N. 1st St. 812 N. 3rd St.
602-504-5633 602-340-1838

© 2007 Healthy Pet Partners, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

We supply everything but the dirty dog (or cat)! www.oneplacechurch.com www.reddogart.com
• Clean, sanitary wash stations What would Jesus do on a First Friday? He’d check out the Bright pastels sing from the walls of this cheery house that’s mutual

• Brushes, shampoo and cream rinse

• Towels and dryers
• Helpful friendly staff
• Full service grooming available

602-462-WASH (9274)
4230 N. 7th. Ave., Phoenix
On 7th Ave. just north
CAN’T MISS T H E L IC K AT T H E
of Indian School. BRICK
With his longstanding
Wash ’em, Feed ’em, Spoil ’em, All In One Cool Place! TM
www.wagnwash.com liquor-license problems
straightened out, Brick-
house Theatre owner
Roger Belfiore is planning
VINTAGE SOLUTIONS some phat festivities for
Friday, March 2, at his
joint, located at 1 East
a blend of timeless furniture Jackson Street. B-boy
collectibles & accessories dance competitions kick
things off at 3 p.m., fol-
offering “endless possibilties” lowed by live graf work
from Adam “Dumperfoo”
4302 N. 7th Avenue Dumper (pictured) and the
Alpha Monsters crew,
Phoenix, Arizona 85013 artist and vendor tables,
602.604.1831 C. Atwood
and hip-hop and rock from
The Fevers, Blu, Gizmo,
vintagesolutions@cox.net and DJ Exile all night long.
tues-sat 10-5~sun 11-5~closed mon Admission is $10.

formerly the garden party-same owners

nondenominational digs of The OnePlace, a free-spirited house of
worship that’s housed edgy art and hosted indie bands.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; and various times
for services and events. Art Detour: New works by locals,
Featuring: Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. (with DeCapulet,
gallery space for nine locals, including painters Randy Kinkel,
Shari Bombeck, and Mariann McKee. Guest artists are also
given equal exhibit space. Regular Hours: First and Third
Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment.
Art Detour: “It’s a Dog’s Life” group show featuring canine-

DJ LOUDER Backseat Goodbye, and others at 7 p.m.). themed work by painter Jenny Ignaszewski, photographer JoAnne
West, mixed-media master Kris Kollasch, and more than 35

Josh Nelson Paulina Miller Gallery

817 N. 1st St.
others, as well as artists and vendors in the driveway, and
plants and gardening advice from Tera Vessels, Friday, 6-11

Senbad 602-307-9643
While the folks at this long-running gallery consider their operation
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

more straightforward than most downtown studios, artwork such
Lil’Ernie as Sergio Lepore’s Gigeresque charcoals and William Mancini’s
deviously abstract photography proves they’re far from
DJ Memo straitlaced. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7-10
p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
Sol Martinez by appointment. Art Detour: Group show with new work,
Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-
6 p.m.
Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N. 3rd St.
602-262-4627
For those who’ve dreamed of becoming the toast of the Modified
crowd, this historic Valley landmark provides low-cost
instruction in painting, performance arts, and four other media,
as well as a gallery for emerging artists. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:
New art by the four artists-in-residence, as well as art sales,
Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; (with jazz and blues by Sleepy Caruthers
& Doc at 6:30 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Pravus
720 N. 4th St., No. 2
602-334-6299
www.myspace.com/pravusgallery
Sharing the same tastes in artwork, Michael Goodwin and Kenneth
Richardson (a.k.a. the “Molten Brothers”) joined forces with
Perihelion Arts’ Douglas Grant and Amy Young to create a space
for classy-yet-edgy artwork typically not seen on Roosevelt Row.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Art
Detour: “Relative” show with art by mother-son painting duo
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Red Spade Studios
720 N. 4th St., No. 8
480-383-3146
The legal world’s loss is the art scene’s gain. Quitting law school
because “it was a little stiff,” Daniel Dykas opened this tiny
gallery to present his politically charged photography, mixed
media, and illustrations. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11
p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: “The land of the free
offer: The art of consumerism” group show with works by Dykas
and others, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and
Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Untitled
902 N. 5th St.
602-828-1887
www.matthewmayesdesign.com
Sultry jazz tunes sashay throughout 30-year-old Matthew Mayes’ swanky
sans-name bachelor pad, which flaunts his modern and abstract
textured acrylic paintings laden with color in different rooms.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; Third Fridays, 6-9 p.m.
Art Detour: Mayes’ newest, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Victorian Art Parlor
120 E. Roosevelt St.
602-332-5904
www.mykilzep.com
Punky skate decks, Xerox manipulations, surrealistic shrines, torrid
tattoo work, and madcap mixed media are just some of the
endless art forms that raucous Renaissance man Mykil Zep dabbles
in. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Art
Detour: Zep’s mixed media, Glen Allen’s painting, Yuko Yabuki’s
 fashion art, Stina Swesey’s drawings, and more, Friday, 7 p.m.-2
a.m. (with rock from Zep’s band all evening); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Waldoism
720 N. 4th St., No. 3
602-714-0166
Jeff Cline (a.k.a. “Waldo”) cuts, torches, grinds, and shapes both raw
and stainless steel until the metal is transformed into sensual
sculptures of the male and female form, a series of twisted trees,
or something more abstract. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11
p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New works by Cline, and
paintings by Pallas Ravae and Matthew Forcella, Friday, 6-11 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
We
720 N. 4th St., No. 7
602-363-8262
Laid-back graf god Joerael Elliot describes his hectically hip works as
“fractured parables,” mixing together hodgepodges of imagery — of
concepts such as hate or global warming — into drippy and trippy
paintings. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight, and
by appointment. Art Detour: Works shown, Friday, 7 p.m.-
midnight (with an impromptu mobile fashion show by Tad Caldwell
and local designers all evening); Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight; and
Sunday, 2-7 p.m.
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R E T A I L E R S
C.O.L.A.B.
720 N. 4th St., No. 5
www.myspace.com/downstairsfashion
A cabal of more than a dozen different local fashion designers,
counterculture clothiers, artists, and hipster handicraftsmen —
including Lisa Jacobs, Mob Action, and Anti-Label — cram their
groovy garments and goods into this matchbox-size boutique.
Regular Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 2-
10 p.m. Art Detour: New merchandise from the members and
paintings by James Grijalva, Friday, 2 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10
a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Downtown Phoenix Public Market
721 N. Central Ave.
602-493-5231
www.phoenixpublicmarket.com
Strike back at evil chain stores by spending your cash at this weekly
outdoor market featuring wares from countless homegrown-food
wranglers, chow vendors, craftsmen, and such artists as
photographer Lisa Takata and painter Nicole Fasula. Regular
Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Detour: The lineup of
vendors includes glass artist Cathy Taylor and ceramicists Brian
Breiter and Alan Jones, Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (with acoustic
music by Derrick Mendonca at 10 a.m.).
Fleure•ish
501 E. Roosevelt St.
602-256-9300
Everything’s coming up roses at Jennifer Beresford Toolan’s colorfully
homespun flower shop, design studio, gallery, and boutique.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, noon-11 p.m.; Wednesday-
Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Mixed-
media collages and paintings by Darcy McGrane, manipulated
digital images from Margaret A. Wright’s “Not Found in Nature”
series, and paintings by Toolan and D.H. Beresford, Friday, noon-11
p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m. (with demonstrations by recycled-glass
artists all day); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Layers Furniture
824 N. Central Ave.
602-441-4862
www.layersfurniture.com
Architect Craig Stoffel’s new retail operation provides a sneak preview
during Art Detour weekend, showing off its line of modular urban-
style furniture. Stoffel will also feature the work of local artists in
his store. Regular Hours: None. Art Detour: New work
from painters Paul Parthun and Kris Kollasch, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
MADE art boutique
922 N. 5th St.
602-256-6233
www.madephx.com
Arty entrepreneurs Cindy Dach and Greg Esser’s bountiful boutique
overflows with functional objects and curios from local artists, as
well as plenty of hand-painted tee shirts, stylish magazines, and
urbane books. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 10
a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: Metal and jewelry artist Francine
Sumner displays her work in the courtyard, Friday, 10 a.m.-10
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with a
workshop in which attendees can decorate cookies in the style of
famous artists on Saturday-Sunday).
Metro Arts Project Market
822 N. 4th St.
480-650-6445
Rather than risk running afoul of the law by setting up on private
property, more than 30 artists and vendors — including fantastic
realist Robert Anderson and spooky sculptor Scott Owens — got
permission from the land owner to peddle their paintings and
other artwork at this bizarre bazaar. (No relation to the arty
charter school.) Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6:30-11 p.m.
Art Detour: Friday, 6:30-11 p.m. (with the Live Thru the Wire
experimental DJ collective at 8 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-
6 p.m.
Mojo Music
610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 133
602-256-6561
www.mojomusicaz.com
Get your licks in at attorney Kelly McDonald’s guitar shop, where art-
walk patrons can try out any of the axes and other stringed
instruments that line the walls. Regular Hours: First Fridays,
11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday,
noon-5 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and
Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Spoken Boutique
610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 148
602-689-5918
Thanks to fashionistas Jodi Mickelson and Amber Dennison, you won’t
have to head to Snottsdale for designer duds. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday,
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Amsterdam
718 N. Central Ave.
602-258-6125
www.amsterdambar.com
Cosmopolitan to the nth degree, the glitzy gay bar Amsterdam offers a
piano bar, two discotheques, and monthly exhibitions of ab-fab
artwork in several media. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 4
p.m.-2 a.m.; and Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-4 a.m. Art Detour:
New work by local artists, Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-4 a.m.; and
Sunday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. (with DJs spinning high-energy dance music
at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday).
Carly’s Bistro
128 E. Roosevelt St.
602-262-2759
www.carlysbistro.com
Artful touches abound throughout John Logan and Carla Wade’s
comestible corral, whether it’s sketches by local brushheads
under the bar, photos or paintings on the walls, or, of course,
their signature panini and ciabatta sandwiches, and other
gourmet grub. Regular Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2
a.m.; and Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Art Detour: New works by
graphic artist Igor Brezhnev, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
(with acoustic guitarists Will Elliot and Andrew Collberg at 9
p.m. Saturday); and Sunday, 4-10 p.m. (with jazz by Alan Jones
at 6 p.m.).
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HOUSE PARTY
Toast of the town: Matt Pool drinks to another good night at The Roosevelt.
I
s all that gallery hopping making
you hungry — and thirsty — yet?
Be sure to check out The Roo-
sevelt, one of downtown’s newest
drinking and dining destinations.
Barely two months old, it’s already a
popular watering hole with local artists
and other creative types, who line up at
the bar for frosty pints of craft beer on
tap. Located in a beautifully restored,
century-old house, the tavern oozes his-
toric charm, from its huge picture win-
Michele Laudig
dows to its 13-foot ceilings. But with
The Shins on the sound system, a
friendly wait staff, and a rotating selec-
tion of featured wines, it feels vibrant
and young. Along with liquid refresh-
16 NEW TIMES ART DETOUR GUIDE 2007
wait, you just gotta find a Michele Lau
The skinny on the dip
dig
spot.” The chips and dip
— they’re just
What ale’s you chips, and they
Most popular beer? I’m come with a pan-
glad to say it’s the house beer. I love roasted sweet onion
really hoppy beers with a lot of flavor. dip and a Maytag blue cheese dip.
To me, house beer means the beer that That ’s probably the most popular
represents the house, represents our thing . . . I run out of it a lot. It sounds
place. Rather than having it be like dumb, but it’s actually kind of time-
consuming to make. The onion dip,
you have to almost caramelize the
onions, and that takes a while. And
I’m still making that myself — I
haven’t delegated it yet. And we’re
still at the point that we don’t make
massive amounts of things. It’s all in
small quantities.
Michele Laudig
Naughty nibbles
The Sun Devil Sticks are so good in a
bad way. They’re like Slim Jims.
when you order a house wine — that They’re made by the Pork Shop out in
usually means the crummy one that Queen Creek, and they sell like five or
costs the least, which, to me, never seven hundred pounds of ’em a week,
made sense. because there’s all these construction
Giulio Sciorio
workers out there who come and buy a
Ice, ice, baby
It pours at 29 degrees. What hap-
pens is, (the cooler) keeps it at
around 34 to 38, and the glycol
system cools it another four
ments, The Roosevelt offers a casual, degrees when it goes through the
quirky menu of bar food, including a hot tap lines. And then if you have a
soft pretzel with mustard, an ever-chang- frosted glass, that takes it down
ing cheese plate, and several sturdy sand- two or three more degrees when it
wiches. Bottom line, it all tastes good hits that. When it’s packed in here,
with beer. And it’s hard to keep those
although this isn’t glasses as cold as they
a formal sit-down are. But if you’re here like
restaurant — good Tuesday at 5, you’ll actu-
luck snagging a ally get the floating ice
table — it’s a great crystals on top.
place to enjoy a
laid-back meal Where the Roosevelt
with friends. Row crowd drinks
Owner Matt Pool, You never know who’s
Michele Laudig
who also mans an artist and who’s an
the neighborhood urban art lover. But we
favorite Matt’s Big definitely get the kinds
Michele Laudig
Breakfast, gives of people who are living
New Times the and working down here,
dish on his new especially on the weeknights. bag. They’re like the ultimate bar food
business. — they’re salty and spicy and they’re
Frankly speaking meat sticks. It’s kind of like my ode to
Don’t call it a restaurant I wanted to have food that I like to eat, the bars where you go and have the
I wanted this to be a tavern, a neighbor- and that you don’t see on menus that pickled eggs on the counter and Rold
hood drinking establishment where you often. It’s not like I’m the first person to Gold pretzels.
can have good food, rather than a place have an Italian-style panini sandwich — I — By Michele Laudig
with good food to have drinks. Still, a don’t mean that. But the beans and franks, The Roosevelt, 816 North Third Street,
few people that don’t get it are like, that’s my deal where I thought, “Man, is open 5 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, and on
“How long is the wait for a table when people are either gonna think I’m really Tuesday through Thursday; and 5 p.m. to
you’re full?” And I’m like, “There isn’t a weird, or they’re gonna really like it.” 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.
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 Fate
905 N. 4th St.
602-254-6424
When pleasing your palate in Johnny Chu’s chic Asian-fusion cafe, your
eyes will definitely start to wander to the work of local avant-garde
artists hanging throughout the restaurant. Hours: Monday-
Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
and 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; and Saturday, 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Art
Detour: New work by local artists, Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5
p.m.-2:30 a.m.; and Saturday, 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Matt’s Big Breakfast
801 N. 1st St.
602-254-1074
www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
Start the day right — even if your day starts at noon — by grabbing
some grub at this quaint diner and hipster hangout. Regular
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Art Detour:
Breakfast and lunch available all weekend, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The News Room Lounge
505 N. 1st St.
602-256-2035
This grungy downtown dive is the kinda place Mickey Rourke would’ve
visited in Barfly, as its smoky and scruffy interior is home to plenty
of grizzled regulars who abuse their livers while rubbing elbows with
danceteria Palazzo for this weekly goth night, writhing to EBM,
darkwave, and industrial tracks. Regular Hours: Friday, 9:30
p.m.-3:30 a.m. Art Detour: Friday, 9:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; DJ Dan
and Noiz.Fkr spin, and 2-for-1 drink specials are offered until 11:30
p.m.
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Alex Kutchins Arts
711 N. 15th Ave.
480-720-3239
“If Dr. Seuss wrote a book on microbiology, these would be the
illustrations,” says sculptor Alex Kutchins of his abstract ceramic
pieces. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour:
New freaky found-art lamps created by Kutchins and Chris Caufield,
as well as collaborative works by both artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Art One - Downtown
1504 Grand Ave.
602-462-1106
www.artonegalleryinc.com
Serving as showcase space for mixed-media artist Steven Hofberger, Art

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The entire 22-member ros-
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The lineup includes Lisa Sipe’s
colorful encaustic wax and
paint creation “The Bees
Knees,” Aaron Abbott’s emo-
tive photography, Leigh
Miller’s perception-challeng-
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Sun. Mar 4 1:05 pm Brewers
Mon. Mar 5 1:05 pm Athletics ORDER YOUR Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Art Detour:
Open Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Valley (the gallery’s original location is in Scottsdale), and primarily
deals with paintings, sculpture, and artfully designed furniture.
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Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:
Sat. Mar 10 1:05 pm Seattle 1 BY PHONE Northwest corner of 3rd and Garfield streets Group show with new work from more than 20 artists, Friday, 10
Sun. Mar 11 1:05 pm Athletics* www.myspace.com/pandasmash a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Tues. Mar 13 1:05 pm Royals They aren’t attempting it in a moving truck (à la the MadCaPs), but it’s
Wed. Mar 14 1:05 pm Giants still downright bitchin’ that pop/folk/electro outfit Panda Smash The Chocolate Factory
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Fri. Mar 16 1:05 pm Brewers occasionally stages guerilla-style gigs in a vacant lot at the art 1105 Grand Ave.
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Sun. Mar 18 1:05 pm Cubs* walk. Regular Schedule: See www.myspace.com/panda 602-920-7560
Wed. Mar 21 1:05 pm Diamondbacks 2 ONLINE smash. Art Detour: Performing Friday, 9:30 p.m. Wanting to add “flavor and color” to Grand Avenue, sculptor Hector
Thur. Mar 22 1:05 pm Rangers Ruiz features works by minority artists such as abstract painter
Sat. Mar 24 1:05 pm Rockies Tammie Coe Cakes Fausto Fernande in his sweet-sounding establishment. Poke your
Mon. Mar 26 1:05 pm Cubs 610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 145 head into Ruiz’s own workspace, but be careful not to get a
Tues. Mar 27 1:05 pm White Sox
3 IN PERSON 602-253-0829 splinter. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.,
Sat. Mar 31 1:05 pm Dodgers By visiting the Tempe Diablo www.tammiecoecakes.com and by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Ruiz, Fernandez,
Stadium Ticket Window Satisfy your sweet tooth at the celebrated pastry chef’s downtown sculptor Pete Deise, mixed-media painter Colin Chillag, and four
2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 location. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday,
* Split Squad Mon.- Fri.: 9am - 5pm • Sat.: 9am - 4pm Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and noon-6 p.m. (with a ping-pong tournament all weekend for artists
All times are Mountain Standard Time. Game
times, dates and opponents subject to change.
Closed Sundays except game days Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, 6:30 a.m.-10 only — featuring an artist-grant grand prize — as well as a painting
p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. auction, which also benefits the tournament winner).

Tranzylvania at Palazzo Chris Caufield

710 N. Central Ave. 705 N. 15th Ave.
602-229-1150 602-820-5663
www.tranzylvania.net Of all the materials used in Chris Caufield’s boxlike mixed-media
Vampish vixens and other freaky folks flock to demonic downtown sculptures — machine parts, old snapshots, and cast-off cold

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 cathode tubes — the objects with the most personal meaning are
animal bones and empty pill bottles, mirroring the 39-year-old’s
chronic orthopedic problems. Regular Hours: By appointment
only. Art Detour: Open to the public Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Gallery Marsiglia Art in Jewelry
1018 Grand Ave.
602-573-3933
Glass classes filled with glittering necklaces and other shiny designer
baubles dreamed up by Gloria Marsiglia take up most of her Grand
Avenue studio, where the jewelry maker also conducts workshops
and exhibits art by others. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10
p.m.; Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8 p.m.; and by appointment.
Art Detour: New pieces by Marsiglia, dichroic glass art by Gail
Silverstein, metal art by Prince, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with
bladesmithing, knife-making, and metal-forging demonstrations in
the parking lot all weekend).
HC West Gallery/Holy Click
1326 W. Roosevelt St.
602-271-4242
www.hcwestgallery.com
The art world meets the cyber world at Maria Radloff’s Web-design
house, where the online entrepreneur exhibits art such as Hank
Reynolds’ landscape paintings in her offices. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art
Detour: “Angels, Beauty & Inspiration” weekend, with work by
various artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with vendors in the front yard and
live entertainment all night); Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with dance
by Pelauria Abbott at noon; meditation at 4 p.m.; and various
classes, workshops, demonstrations, and more all day) and 7-10
p.m. (with wine and raw-food tastings, vendors, spirit readers, and
healers starting at 7 p.m.); and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with
various classes, workshops, demonstrations, pet activities, and
more all day).
ICON Studio
1205 W. Pierce St.
602-253-8884
The retro exterior of Chris Duran’s workspace and gallery exudes
1920s Grand Avenue style, but the contemporary feel of the
artist’s fabricated nonfigurative metal sculptures will bring you
back to the present. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10
p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Life-drawing group
show with the work of eight artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; and
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jordre Studio
1007 Grand Ave.
602-254-6303
www.jordre.com
Splashed and splattered with rivulets of textured acrylic and latex
paint, 38-year-old artist Kyle Jordre’s darkly abstract colored
canvases evoke the spirit of Jackson Pollock. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: New
works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday,
noon-6 p.m.
Leigh Merrill
1023 Grand Ave., Studio C
www.leighmerrill.com
Size matters to Leigh Merrill, particularly with her mixed-media
creations. The 28-year-old artist photographs objects both large
(such as suburban homes) and small (such as miniature
furniture she creates) in a way that distorts their actual
dimensions, merging the images into digital compositions in
order to tweak viewers’ perceptions of scale. Regular
Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New work, Friday,
6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Liquid Sand Studio & Gallery
1221 W. Pierce St.
602-770-6455
Edwin Bednar feels the heat, especially when he’s roasting sheets of
colored glass in temperatures upward of 1,480 degrees in order to
fuse and drape them over molds to create functional objects such
as bowls, glassware, and wall hangings. Regular Hours: First
Fridays, 7-11 p.m. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 7-11 p.m.
(with local fire-dancing troupes performing at 8 p.m.); Saturday,
noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Lodge
1231 Grand Ave.
602-501-0243
Painter Tom Cooper serves up his figurative and abstract works, eclectic
mixed media, and exotic mandalas all over his parlorlike flat,
whether inside, on the sidewalks, or even in a storage room in the
back dubbed the “Garodge.” Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-
11 p.m.; various special events; and by appointment. Art
Detour: Friday, 7-11 p.m. (with Gypsy-flavored Middle Eastern
music and dancing from Jamila Lotus at 9 p.m.).
Lucky Rabbit Studio
1020 Grand Ave.
602-405-7329
Painting is a passion shared by studio mates Abbey Messmer and Lara
Kupcikevicius, as the former specializes in creating surrealist
aquatic landscapes in oil, and the latter makes abstract textured
works in acrylic. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-10 p.m. Art
Detour: Sculptures by Messmer and new paintings by both,
Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Lumbre Gallery
925 Grand Ave.
602-438-4000
www.lumbremetal.com
Gabriel Salcido is one metal maniac. Using materials such as copper
and bronze, the craftsman rolls, bends, and welds the material to
construct elegant metal sculptures and objects such as
Have a Great Art Detour
candleholders and wall panels to display in his Grand Avenue
gallery. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and
by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Salcido and animal
portraits by painter Kelly Bowman, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with blues by
Almost Blu at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with acoustic
music by the Rhythmhearts at noon); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
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The Paper Heart
750 Grand Ave.
602-262-2020
www.thepaperheart.com
Despite recent financial woes, Scott Sanders’ landmark performance
venue and gallery continues to hold monthly exhibitions with
artwork across several media — including photography, paintings,
and sculpture — and also houses mutual studio space upstairs.
Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; and various
times for events. Art Detour: Group show with mixed-media
work by Jeff Falk and Jimi Girdner, photography by Natascha
Payton, and paintings by Denise Fleisch, and others in the main
gallery, as well as paintings and other artwork by Randy Zucker,
and Richard and Michele Bledsoe upstairs, Friday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.
(with the interactive performance art piece “The Look Project”; jazz
by Marianne Dissard; and rock by Found Dead on the Phone at 7
p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 a.m. (with burlesque by Scandalesque
and jazz by Sonorous at 9 p.m. with a $15 cover); and Sunday,
noon-6 p.m. (with the DJs of Overmind Works at 2 p.m.).
Perihelion Arts
1500 Grand Ave.
602-462-9120
www.perihelionarts.com
Douglas Grant and Amy L. Young have ditched some of the odder in-
store aspects of their locale (such as Grant’s collection of skulls
and the couple’s 22-foot python), but plan on continuing to
specialize in edgy and thought-provoking artwork and books.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight; Friday, 6-10
p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:30-7 p.m.; and by appointment. Art
Detour: The retro-futurist paintings of Scott Saw, Friday, 6
p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (with the Strange
Family Circus performng at 8 and 10 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-
6 p.m.
PHiX
1113 Grand Ave.
602-252-7449
www.inimi.net
After doubling its size, this gallery and music venue run by Lee Berger
and Cheryl Carder has more room to showcase the work of local
artists and performances by rock bands. Regular Hours: First
Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight; and various
times for events. Art Detour: Celebration of the joint’s recent
expansion with new paintings by Berger and Carder, Friday 7 p.m.-
midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with
music by Azul and Princess LadyFriend all weekend).
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The Red Door
1229 Grand Ave.
602-295-2278
The quaint gallery of Indigo Verton exudes as much character, energy,
and style as the avant-garde artist does. Every month, the
multitalented photographer, painter, and hatmaker organizes
boisterous theme shows that are usually a collision of art, cabaret,
and culture, giving her jazzy joint a Moulin Rouge feel. Regular
Hours: First and Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight, and by
appointment. Art Detour: “Absurdism” show with paintings by
Charles Sanderson, “interactive installation art” by Verton, and
sideshow/absurdist entertainment all weekend, Friday, 7 p.m.-
midnight (with DJ Mike at 8 p.m. and aerialist Matti Baine
throughout the evening); Saturday, 1-10 p.m. (with aerialist Matti
Baine, chin puppetry by Verton and others, and various musicians
at 8 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Soul Invictus Gallery & Cabaret
1022 Grand Ave.
602-441-4598
www.myspace.com/soulinvictus
Frustrated with searching for an ideal outlet for their various theatrical,
musical, and visual artistry, a cadre of more than 25 actors,
musicians, and artists became masters of their fate and captains
of their souls by founding a gallery and performance venue of their
own. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7-11 p.m.; various special
events; and by appointment. Art Detour: New paintings by Riri,
photography by Sheila Bocchine, an installation by Daniel Cartier,
and more, Friday, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (with music from Shades of Silver
at 6 p.m., and The Rhythm Dragons at 8 p.m., with no cover;
followed at 10 p.m. by The Genderfuct Film Festival featuring
Peaches Christ and music by The Pubes, with $20 admission);
Saturday, noon-2 a.m. (with music by Sister Cities at 6 p.m.; Paisley
Yanklovich at 7 p.m.; and The Rebel Set at 8 p.m. with no cover;
followed at 10 p.m. by The Genderfuct Film Festival featuring music
by Brian Grillo, The Insignificant Others, and Daniel Cartier with
$20 admission); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with Sarah Styles & The
Brotherhood of the Blues at 2 p.m., and The Hardways at 5 p.m.).
CAN’T MISS
L I V I N G S PA C E
Standing in the vacant lot beside Modified Arts, 407 East Roosevelt,
this plywood wall created by (from left) students Marcial White, Jor-
dan Womack, and Ben Hyde, provides attendees with a chance to pick
up some spray paint and create “live art chaos” alongside experienced
graf workers in a collaborative effort while Marcial (a.k.a. DJ Darkstar)
spins drum ’n’ bass jams. The Living Space is open for tagging on Fri-
day, March 2, starting at 6 p.m., and the event is free.
Stop N’ Look
1025 Grand Ave.
602-252-1452
You’ll probably wanna be on foot when surveying the storefront exhibit
along Grand Avenue — which hosts bimonthly exhibitions on display
24-7 — unless you’d rather risk a traffic accident while zipping by at
35 mph. Regular Hours: Daily, 24 hours. Art Detour: The
maniacal mixed-media menagerie “Twern’t no thing . . .” by ASU
students Aaron Cuthbertson, Sarah Hatton, Amanda Prall, Jing Li,
and Robert Berg will be on view all weekend.
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Studeo Tad
915 W. Fillmore St.
480-403-1020
www.studeotad.com
Tad Smith doesn’t just visit local hardware superstores to scope out
supplies to maintain his rustic gallery; he also procures materials
to create his goopy, abstract mixed-media paintings, which hang
alongside the punk lithographs of Gary Townswick, and other work.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New work by Smith, Townswick, and
10 others, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with rock musician TS at 7 p.m.);
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Studio Curious
707 N. 15th Ave.
480-239-2213
By day, Thuong Nguyen works as a manufacturing technician for Intel,
but after clocking out, the 46-year-old Vietnamese artist is in his
studio, integrating his abstract style into landscape paintings,
monoprints, and mixed-media works that utilize everything from old
maps to airplane tickets. Regular Hours: By appointment only.
Art Detour: New works, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Studio Idylwild 1121
1121 E. Fairmount Ave.
602-296-4771
Heston Vandercook has been creating abstract, organic cast-metal
sculptures for half a decade, but his newer works embody the 37-
year-old’s emotional response to a recent battle with lymphoma.
Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New and
old works, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with
demonstrations both days).
Tilt Gallery
919 W. Fillmore St.
602-716-5667
www.tiltgallery.com
Follow the luminarias up 10th Avenue and find the funky female
Benjamin Leatherman
photographic foursome Barri Chase, Tanya Held, and Melanie and
Michelle Craven, who show off their snapshots and mixed-media
masterpieces, as well as the works of local emerging artists.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-
5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: Angela Franks Wells’
copperplate photogravure series “Parts and Labor,” Friday, 6-10
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Trunk Space
1506 Grand Ave.
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602-256-6006
www.thetrunkspace.com
Culture both bohemian and bizarre is big at Stephanie Carrico and
JRC’s gallery and performance venue. One night, it’s indie
troubadours such as Porches wailing onstage with mail art lining
the walls; the next, it’s body-mod artists piercing themselves while
tattooed punks buy fanzines. Plus, they have coffee. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight; Wednesday-Saturday, 6-10
p.m.; extended hours for special events; and by appointment. Art
Detour: “Do Me” group exhibition with artwork by 19-member
local art cabal Collective Gesture, including work by Carrie Marill,
Sue Chenoweth, Heidi Neff, and Jon Haddock, Friday, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
(with indie music by Mondegreen at 7 p.m. and Uncle Sku’s
Clubhouse at 11 p.m.); Saturday, noon-10 p.m. (with Galapagos
Improv at 8 p.m. and $5 admission); and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
G R A N D A V E N U E
R E T A I L E R S
Hermano’s Liquor & Market
1340 Grand Ave.
602-257-8150
Many art-walk attendees have found liquid refreshment at this double-
drive-through booze barn, where soft drinks are abundant, as is
harder stuff, ranging from the ever-popular Sparks to 40-ouncers of
Schlitz. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-midnight; and
Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-
Saturday, 9 a.m-2 a.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-midnight.
The Laughing Giraffe
1023 Grand Ave., Studio B
www.thelaughinggiraffe.com
Vegan cuisine doesn’t always have to be bland blobs of soy, as Justin
Baumgartner proves with his line of tasty organic and raw snacks,
whipped up by the chef at his kitchen inside the La Melgosa
building. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: An exhibition of glass adult novelty
toys, and J.J. Horner’s surrealist paintings, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; and
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (with DJs David Diagonal, Joe “Bear”
Chatman, and Korrupt spinning both days).
The Red Door Vintage Boutique
1229 Grand Ave.
602-295-2278
This secondhand ultra-retro retail store in the rear of The Red Door is
crowded with wild wigs, devious dresses, haute couture handbags,
and other awesome accessories. Regular Hours: First and
Third Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Art Detour: Open Friday, 7 p.m.-
midnight; Saturday, 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
G R A N D A V E N U E
E A T E R I E S &
N I G H T L I F E
Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale
Southeast corner of 3rd and Roosevelt streets; and
1500 Grand Ave. (outside Perihelion Arts)
www.azderbydames.com
When they aren’t busy bashing each other at various Valley skating
rinks, the Arizona Derby Dames raise funds by selling scrumptious
homemade brownies, cupcakes, and other sugary treats at two
locations. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Art
Detour: Open Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight.
Bikini Lounge
1502 Grand Ave.
602-252-0472
The landmark dive bar on Grand Avenue holds more than just tiki
kitsch and dirt-cheap beer, as fading depictions of topless
maidens and tribal masks share space with work from such hip
painters as Steve Yazzie and Isaac Fortoul, as well as bizarrely
humorous bathroom decor by brushhead Michael Little.
Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: New
paintings by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Shane
Kennedy spinning Friday-Saturday at 9 p.m.).
Counter Culture Cafe
750 Grand Ave. (at The Paper Heart)
www.countercultureaz.com
After getting unceremoniously booted from their previous digs, espresso
entrepreneurs Monique and Andres Yuhnke have set up shop inside
The Paper Heart and continue to serve up a serious selection of
flavorful coffees, teas, lattes, smoothies, and other beverages, as
well as sandwiches, salads, pita pizzas, and appetizers fit for
noshing. Regular Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour:
Full menu available Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Mel’s Diner
1747 Grand Ave.
602-252-8283
While the wait staff at this breakfast and lunch spot probably won’t
extend the offer to kiss their grits (à la TV’s Alice, which was
partially filmed here), they’ll eagerly dish up great greasy-spoon
staples such as loaded farmers’ omelets, juicy chicken-fried steaks,
and beefy burgers. Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-3
p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Art Detour: Friday-
Saturday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Paisley Violin
1028 Grand Ave.
602-254-7843
www.thepaisley.com
Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bistro isn’t just a place to find
delicious Mediterranean and Euro-style eats, as there’s an ample
stage for live-music acts such as Haiku Rd. and plenty of wall
space for such artists as painters Tiffinie Greer and Steve Helfritch.
Regular Hours: Monday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 6
a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 9 a.m.-midnight;
Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: New classical nude
sketches by Eric Hodgkins and cookout feasts, Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.
(with folk artist Sara McCalister at 8 p.m.); Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
(with indie-folkers The Via Maris at noon, rockers The Hung Dynasty
at 2 p.m., and The Dorsets at 4 p.m.); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
(with acoustic troubadour Brandon Stanley at noon and roots-
rockers Instant Hobo at 2 p.m.).
E L S E W H E R E —
A R T S P A C E S
Arizona Testing Laboratories
817 W. Madison St.
602-256-6333
Man battles machine in David Therrien’s warehouse gallery, as he offers
experimental technology-based works symbolizing a collision of art
and science, be they photography, machine art, robotics, or
paintings. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art
Detour: “Eyes Wide Open” touring installation featuring hundreds
of Army boots symbolizing soldiers lost in the Iraq War, as well as
drawings and illustrations by Maryanna Hoggatt and abstract
paintings by Stacie Uhinck, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Art & Soul
1602 E. Culver St.
602-271-4750
Marcia Losh uses a majority of the space inside her vintage cottage
to construct representational and abstract stained-glass
windows, but also provides ample room for solo shows by such
local artists as jewelry creator Nancy Neumann, doll-maker
Marge McCue, and illustrator Jane Rathbun. Regular Hours:
Occasional First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: New work by a dozen artists, including photographs
by Losh and paintings by Judy Wargula, Polly Coward, and Paula
Ellis, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday,
noon-6 p.m.
Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery
2801-A N. 15th Ave.
602-274-6441
www.art4funstudio.com
Wanna learn how to paint without having to get an MFA? Barbara
Becker offers laid-back, low-cost workshops aimed at newbies
who’ve never picked up a brush before, teaching painting skills on
different media, from fused glass to ceramics. Regular Hours:
Various class times. Art Detour: New works by PMC artist Pam
Harrison, and fused-glass work by Julie Cross, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with artist
demonstrations throughout the weekend).
ASU Downtown Galleria
502 E. Monroe St. (inside Mercado Building C)
480-727-5213
www.asu.edu/xed/galleria
If you’re ever passing through the second-floor hallways of the ASU
Mercado Building, inspect the paintings, photographs, and other
hangable work by local artists. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 8
a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Art Detour: Nicole
Cathedral Center for the Arts
100 W. Roosevelt St.
602-254-7126
www.trinitycathedral.com
The landmark Episcopal church boasts the Olney Room Gallery, which
has previously shown such secular works as the pottery of Halldor
Hjalmarson. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-
10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Detour: “Seeking
623-930-1254
Besides being handy with cameras, all eight members of this
cooperative are experienced in other forms of art, which are
featured at this cooperative gallery. April Huggins has mad life-
drawing skills, creating chiaroscuro-laden illustrations, while Teri
602-254-2192
You won’t miss Gary Parsel’s domicile when cruising nearby Seventh
Street, as his front yard contains countless kooky concrete
sculptures of dogs, dudes, and heads, while indoors, more than 50
paintings and drawings depicting local old-school houses and

Royse’s mixed-media painting series “The Escalation of a Woman’s
Life” and Lisa Collado’s mixed-media painting-and-collage series
“Peace and Justice in a Complex World,” Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon.
Bentley Projects
215 E. Grant St.
602-340-9200
www.bentleyprojects.com
The spit and polish of this gallery is more SoHo than Roosevelt Row.
The cavernous complex has previously featured pieces from such
internationally known artists as Gary Lang and Louise Nevelson.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.;
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: The encaustic
CAN’T MISS
God” show with paintings by Vada Roseberry and Laura Fisher
Smith, as well as Russian icons by Smith, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Cazabba Studios
215 E. Lexington Ave.
602-200-0067
www.cazabba.com
Photographer Ken McElrath likes shooting subject matter such as
flowers or surfaces along Grand Avenue from extremely close range,
resulting in pictures overwhelmed by color and texture. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30
p.m. Art Detour: New work by McElrath, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

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paintings of Mark Rediske and minimalist sculpture of John Rose
are featured, along with exhibitions by painters Kathy Moss and
David Kessler, Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, noon-7
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Blue Lotus Studio
15 E. Jackson St., Ste. 201
602-696-6023
The quirky works created by Alison Van Wyck are definitely of the Asian
persuasion, as the artist incorporates Far Eastern influences,
methodologies, and materials into such previous works as
Nepalese thanka paintings of Buddha and yogis or sketchings on
dictionary pages with Japanese sumi ink. Regular Hours: By
appointment only. Art Detour: New sumi drawings and oil
paintings depicting “sky flowers” by Wan Wyck and acrylic paintings
and mixed-media drawings by Barbara Penn, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Brad Konick Sculpture
15 E. Jackson St., No. 209
602-460-2225
You can see the sculpture of Brad Konick all over Arizona, be it
abstract steel-and-glass public art in Tucson or the “organic meets
industrial” mixed-media work at his smallish studio. He even
designed a 20-foot-tall columnlike metal monolith to be built at the
future light-rail stop in Mesa. Check out his studio for more.
Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New
works, Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central Ave.
602-256-3521
www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Brush off the signature-gatherers crowding the entrance of the Burton
Barr Central Library and head to @Central Gallery for a free eyeful
of its latest. Previous exhibitions have ranged from edgy — like the
abstract paintings of Anton Nowels — to more populist fare, such as
a Linda McCartney photographic retrospective. Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Art Detour: “The Visual Text Project 3:
Triptych” group exhibition, with work by 11 pairings of artists and
teen writers, in @Central Gallery, and a group showcase of artwork
from each “official” Artlink venue in the “Art Detour Headquarters”
in the fourth-floor lecture room, Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m. (with a bicycle tour of galleries led by artlink’s Vaiden
Boyer departing from the east entrance at 1 p.m.); and Sunday,
noon-6 p.m. “Kids’ Detour” in Children’s Section, Saturday-Sunday,
noon-6 p.m. (featuring the work of children’s-book illustrator Sylvia
Long).
Casey Jones Studio Space
537 W. Granada Rd.
602-427-7829
www.myspace.com/caseyjonescreations
When a recent fire gutted Casey Jones’ backyard studio and scorched
his surrealist oil paintings and abstract wire art, the 31-year-old
considered nixing his Art Detour appearance. But eventually he
sucked it up, cleaned things up, and is exhibiting on his back
patio. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour:
Work on display Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
CHAOS Gallery
316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 102
www.myspace.com/chaosgalleryaz
A quirky quintet of student shutterbugs from Glendale Community
College contribute their snapshots and other photographic-based
work. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.;
Saturday After, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour:
Group show with new work from all five artists (Courtney Bohult,
David Whipple, Lyndzi Raybon, Victor Grun, and Von Dahl, with
jewelry from NeckDecor), Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with DJ Hahn the
Barbarian spinning at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Costello-Childs Contemporary Fine Art
1001 N. 3rd Ave., No. 2
602-252-3610
www.costellochildsart.com
Having helped operate both Bentley Projects and Bentley Gallery,
Daryl Childs and Michael Costello created an upscale art
establishment of their own. Its goal? Present sophisticated works
from such internationally known artists as abstract painter Emilio
Lobato and stone sculptor Larry Passey. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
by appointment. Art Detour: Paintings by Gary Komarin and
Peter Lodato, metal collages by Ted Larsen, and sculptures by
Jeremy Briddell and Kate Ritson, Friday, 6-10 p.m. (with a
reception for the Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum at
7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Esprit Décor Gallery
5555 N. 7th St., No. 122
602-248-0700
www.espritdecor.com
The works of 15 different locals on display at this fine art gallery —
including painter Robert Hilton’s abstract oil color fields, Louis
Mason’s whimsical oils of cartoon-like animals, and Pat Kofahl’s
photographs of European landscapes — are like candy to your eyes.
Regular Hours: First Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9
a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9-5 p.m., and by appointment. Art
Detour: New works from the artists, Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (with
an opening reception at 6 p.m.); and Saturday, 9-5 p.m.
Exposed Studio & Gallery
3302 N. 3rd St.
602-248-8030
www.exposedgallery.com
Gregg Edelman brings the tony feel of Scottsdale to downtown
Phoenix with his ritzy photography studio featuring exhibits by
local emerging and established artists. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, noon.-5 p.m.; Saturday,
noon-4 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: “Sensual
Nudes” group exhibition featuring work by Edelman, leather
sculptor Rick Esping, sculptor and painter G. Rodriguez, and five
others, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday,
noon-6 p.m. (those under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult).
Gallery 8
316 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. 101
G E N D E R F U C T F I L M F E S T I VA L
Soul Invictus Cabaret, 1022 Grand Avenue, hosts two nights of gen-
der-bending entertainment featuring the showing of six different
queer-friendly short films. The lineup on Friday, March 2, includes
Season of the Troll, Taco Chick and Salsa Girl, and Nightmare on Castro
Street, with music by all-girl punkers The Pubes; while on Saturday,
March 3, Flirting with Anthony will screen, with performances by The
Insignificant Others and Daniel Cartier. Films start at 10 p.m. each
night, and admission is $20 per person ($30 for both nights).
Terasaki folds photographs into intricate origami flowers. architecture cover his walls. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Art Detour: Parsel’s newest, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday,
p.m.; Saturdays After, 1-5p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Group show with photos by Huggins, Terasaki, Martine Cloud, Craig
Wactor, Nina Pak, Gary Phoenix, Tia Lee Tull, and Farrell Yancy, Gold Spot Gallery
Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 1001 N. 3rd Ave., Ste. 4
p.m. 602-253-3100
www.goldspotgallery.com
Gallery 623 & Studio 6 Portland Place Condominiums’ sales office isn’t just for busywork; it’s
623 E. Indian School Rd. also a community art space for monthly dual and group shows of
602-332-1849 such professional-level artists as muralist Mark Switlik and British
This artist co-op is based out of a two-level studio featuring 12 abstract oil painter Sandy Robson. Regular Hours: First
individuals with a focus on painting. Agustin Vargas, who works Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art
gold leafing into the canvases of his watercolor paintings, has a Detour: The poppy, Picasso-like paintings of Jenny Ignaszewski,
unique style, as does Donna Stenger, who specializes in Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
impressionistic and very painterly work. Regular Hours:
First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment. Art Detour: Great Arizona Puppet Theater
New work by Vargas, Stenger, and others, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; 302 W. Latham St.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (when 602-262-2050
visitors can contribute to “The Community Canvas,” which will be www.azpuppets.org
donated to charity, as well as participate in a drawing for a Puppets aren’t just for moppets anymore, as GAPT presents risqué
painting by Stenger at 4 p.m.) adults-only shows on occasional weekend nights (even serving
alcohol) in addition to the normal kiddy-friendly fare. Regular
Garfield Galleria Hours: Family-style productions occur Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.;
316 W. McDowell Rd. Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Art Detour: Adults-only Puppet
602-349-3049 Slam featuring Rude Rabbit Productions, Elastic Theater, Frogtown
www.garfieldgalleria.com Mountain Puppeteers, and others, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., with $8-
Though it seems Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue get all the love, this $10 admission (an afterparty featuring DJs Johnny, Smite,
squat structure, accommodating myriad multitalented painters, Djentrification, Ekoe1, and more starts at 11 p.m.).
photographers, and sculptors, is worth a journey north during the art
walk. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Art Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery
Detour: New works by photographer Scott Foust, and painters 222 E. Monroe St.
Bobby Castaneda and Rafael Navarro in the hallways, and various 602-254-7399
vendors, Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, www.herbergertheater.org
noon-6 p.m. Hey, Johnny-come-latelies, if you’re quite tardy in arriving to the Herberger
for the latest play and need to kill some time until the next applause
Gary Parsel break, head to this classy-looking gallery and enjoy the themed
538 E. Willetta St. exhibitions of artists from across Arizona. Regular Hours: First

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 Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; one hour before
and during performances; and by appointment. Art Detour:
“Drawing Energy” group show with paintings, drawings, and sculpture
by more than a dozen artists, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Hjalmarson Pottery
45 W. Lynwood St.
602-254-1222
Talk about old-school. Operating the ceramics studio behind their home
for more than three decades, the clay-slinging couple of Gail and
Halldor Hjalmarson are still crafting such superior stoneware as a
series of wheel-thrown vessels with renderings of Sonoran Desert
settings — complete with hummingbirds, lizards, and cholla — and
other unique ceramic works. Regular Hours: By appointment
only. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-
8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
iiMAGÉ Gallery
627 E. Indian School Rd.
602-252-0667
www.iimageaz.com
Inside Jose Rivera’s fine-art printing and design shop is a contemporary
loftlike gallery with the work of more than 30 artists, including the
fantastical surrealist landscape oil paintings of Debra Rivera and
the action-packed sports paintings of Mike Sullivan. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 6-9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
and by appointment. Art Detour: New work by Rivera, Sullivan,
and dozens of others, Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
602-392-7850
www.azirish.com
This quaint Celtic cottage is an anomaly amid the skyscrapers of
downtown Phoenix, affording the opportunity to view the only privately
owned copy of the Book of Kells. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-
10 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: The
International Young Artists Competition, featuring work by the youth of
Phoenix and 10 sister cities worldwide, is offered inside, while new
work by sculptor Patrick Sheehy is featured outside, Friday, 6-10 p.m.
(with a traditional Irish dinner by chef Steven Howard at 6 p.m. for
$10 and an Irish seisiún at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and
Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (with the Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band at 1 p.m.)
JWVW
316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 200D
Inside his spartanly decorated studio, Jerry Van Wyngarden transforms
rugged Arizona mountains and breezy California beaches into
broad-stroked swirls and streaks of black or colored ink on pure
white paper in his abstract minimalist landscape drawings inspired
by nature. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New works shown Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Like Minds Artworks
316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 105
602-793-7973
According to Viv Andersen, surrealism doesn’t have to be dark, which is
why her mixed-media paintings contain playful, bizarre imagery
(such as a motorcycle-riding bear) and mesh well with the similar
innocence of studio mate Suzanne O’Malley’s floral watercolors.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New works, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Linda Ingraham
15 E. Jackson St., Ste. 206
602-821-8272
www.lindaingraham.com
The photographs taken by Linda Ingraham pack a powerful emotional
punch, no matter what form they’re presented in. After developing
haunting shots of trees, birds, or botanicals, Ingraham mounts them
on wood and applies a glaze of resin and paint to create
photoconstructions or places her pics in wood boxes with various small
objects. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art Detour: New
works, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Lords of Art Town Studio and Gallery
316 W. McDowell Rd., No. 103
602-943-4044
www.the-lords-of-art-town.com
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The four photographers making up this studio — Bill Bailey, Steven
Rocha, Erika Palomares, and Jon White — have made it a
destination spot by featuring informative installations, trippy video
art, and pulchritudinous paintings, as well as their own work.
Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday
After, 1-5 p.m.; and by appointment. Art Detour: New works by
the photogs, beaded jewelry by Julia, and more, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Marilyn Szabo
1522 W. Culver St.
602-256-7769
Renowned for her candid black-and-white series of opera legend Maria
Callas, gifted photographer Marilyn Szabo opens her private studio
to the public. Regular Hours: By appointment only. Art
Detour: New photographs and other work, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Occam’s Edge & Gallery
3310 N. 3rd St.
602-264-2163
www.occamsedge.net
If you grow weary of the caricatures, cartoons, paintings, sculpture,
papier-mâché, and other artwork adorning the walls of the retro
barbershop owned by artist Ron Thomas, try people-watching, as
local bigwigs such as Suns announcer Al McCoy frequent the joint.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11 p.m.; and Tuesday-Friday, 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: Group show both inside and outside
under a tent with caricatures and illustrations by Thomas, ceramics
by Gary Roberts, metal art by Lucy McEvilly-Schwab, abstract
paintings by Nicole Fasula, and more, Friday, 6-11 p.m. (with music
CAN’T MISS
ICEHOUSE
If you’re looking for some affordable art this weekend, visit the Ice-
house, 429 West Jackson Street, during its Art Flea Market on Satur-
day, March 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 4, noon to 6 p.m.;
where painters, photographers, and other creative types will hawk
their works and supplies, as well as conducting various demonstra-
tions, a print-a-thon, and workshops. While there, peruse the installa-
tions of Richard Lerman, Susan Copeland, and Mona Higuchi as a part
of the “IN-CRIM’I-NA’TION” exhibition, which explores human
rights, nuclear issues, and environmental violations through sound,
video, and other media.
by Steve Adams at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with music
by Adams at 1:30 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Purple Space
2009 N. 7th St.
602-852-3605
www.youngartsaz.org
Whimsy and kaleidoscopic color radiates from the assorted kiddy-
created paintings and collages hanging in the main gallery of
Young Arts Arizona, which encourages at-risk and disabled children
to improve their self-esteem through art. Regular Hours: First
Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by
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appointment. Art Detour: More than 60 new paintings by the
children of The Upward Foundation, Solano Elementary School, and
the space’s regulars, Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
RHC Studio & Gallery
3819 N. 3rd St., Ste. C & D
602-266-5800
www.rhcstudioandgallery.com
Inside this urbane studio and gallery, artist Robert Holman Charon
creates breathtaking contemporary paintings of abstract and
transitional landscapes and botanicals on such media as
Plexiglas, metal, and canvas. Regular Hours: First Fridays:
6-9:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment.
Art Detour: New work by Charon, metal sculptor Taya
Hubbard, and painters Cheryl Martin, Joshua Dean Wiley, and
JoAnne Nichols on display, Friday, 6-9:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
S&D Gallery
316 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. 100
602-254-0925
Hey, artists, become buds with Shannon Mayo and you’ll benefit, as he
allows acquaintances to use his flat to display their work.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment.
Art Detour: Oil paintings by Tara Miller, Friday, 6-10 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Statement Driven
316 W. McDowell Rd, No. 104
602-368-8297
Benjamin Leatherman
www.statementdriven.com
Julio Romano’s artwork straddles multiple media — including paintings,
photography, and mixed media — and represents his opinions and
emotions about the social aspects of memory, family, and his place
in the gay community. Regular Hours: First and Third Fridays,
6-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
and by appointment. Art Detour: Romano’s “Bear Beauty”
photography show, Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday,
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vikki Reed
2009 N. 7th St.
602-741-8295
www.vikkireedwatercolors.com
The kaleidoscopic colors in Vikki Reed’s oil and acrylic paintings of
desert botanicals, Southwestern landscapes, and mandalas are so
bright, you might as well wear shades when stopping by her studio.
Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-10 p.m., and by appointment.
Art Detour: Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
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Bangz Art & Hair Salon
5538 N. 7th St.
602-604-9800
Jamie Rankin cuts some shading into her trendy beauty parlor with her
abstract color studies that hang in various locations around the
shop, along with the scenic oil paintings of Barbara Cowlin, the
animation-cel artwork of Roxanne Meyers, and others. Regular
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and by
appointment. Art Detour: New art by Rankin, Cowlin, Meyers,
watercolorist Peri Miller, and others, Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-
6:30 p.m.
Love & Hate Tattoo & Piercing
322 W. McDowell Rd.
602-973-4093
www.myspace.com/loveandhatetattoo
The flash art and skinwork isn’t the only art at this parlor, as the four
hepcats working the needles also create wicked wooden masks and
watercolors of killer carrots, exploding snakes, and other crazy
creations. Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m.;
Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Art
Detour: Paintings by JSN, Christopher Robin, Jefe, and more,
Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-7 p.m.
Poisoned Pen Central Bookstore
215 E. Grant St.
602-252-0663
www.poisonedpen.com
Instead of shopping at Borders, peruse this bookstore inside Bentley
Projects that’s big on crime fiction, but also stocks tomes from
other genres. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Art Detour:
Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (with a signing appearance by author Carlos
Mock at 7 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (with a poetry reading
by James Sallis at 2 p.m.); and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Stinkweeds
12 W. Camelback Rd.
602-248-9461
www.stinkweeds.com
Looking for Deerhoof’s newest disc? How about the latest issue of
Juxtapoz or a used copy of a certain Cramps LP? You’ll find ’em all,
plus myriad other alt-cultural media, at Kimber Lanning’s indie
record store. Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10
p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-
Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (with an in-store performance by cello-
and-bass duo Polly Panic at 1 p.m. Saturday); and Sunday, noon-6
p.m. (with Blues Brunch featuring Mikel Lander at noon).
Way Cool Hair Salon & Art Studio
1524 E. McDowell Rd.
602-258-8600
www.waycool602.com
Tad Caldwell’s hepcat hair salon also sports a fashion boutique, a
studio and gallery space, a ’74 Plymouth parked on the wall, and a
bad-ass graf-art mural by Joerael Elliott. Regular Hours: Daily,
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Art Detour: Photos of vintage neon signs by
Caldwell, mixed-media drawings by Radostin Sexpen, and an
astrology-themed group show with work by more than a dozen
artists, Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (with Djentrification
performing both days at 6 p.m.).
Yoga at Heart
109 W. Portland St.
602-354-4994
www.yoga-heart.com
The body takes center stage at Annette and Rdan Wilson’s yoga studio
and gallery. She conducts multiple weekly yoga classes to help
 stretch your corpse into shape, while he incorporates the human
form into his paintings. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 6-11
p.m.; and various class times (see Web site for schedule). Art
Detour: “Imagination & Inspiration” showcase with work by
Rdan, graphic artist Mary Jo Willis, photographers Joan Byrd and
Byron Neslen, watercolorist Judy Wargula, jewelry maker Sandy of
Scottsdale, woodworker Lennie Byrd, and Ambrosia Beads, Friday,
6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. (with
free yoga classes and live music throughout the weekend).
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Alice Cooper’stown
101 E. Jackson St.
602-253-7337
www.alicecooperstown.com
The sports bar/concert joint built by shock-rocker Alice Cooper lets you
nosh, down drinks, catch a Suns game, and hear the latest in rock,
all at once. Regular Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30
p.m.; and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour: Work
by metal sculptor Edwin Schenck, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight
(with rock by Haven James and fashion by Swagga Apparel at 7
p.m.); and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (with rock by The Atma and
Isle of Essence at 8 p.m. with $10 admission).
The Brickhouse Theatre
1 E. Jackson St.
602-258-7880
www.brickhouse.tv
This downtown Phoenix concert hall and restaurant is down with the
local art community, as the work of scenesters such as painter
Adaupto “Tato” Caraveo (check out his killer mural near the stage),
sketcher Heather Gargon, and photographer Scott Farence line the
walls. Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour:
New paintings by graf-artist Adam “Dumperfoo” Dumper are
featured Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with “The Lick at The Brick,”
featuring b-boy competitions, live art by the Alpha Monster
collective, vendor tables, and music by The Fevers, Blu, Gizmo, and
DJ Exile kicking off at 3 p.m. with a $10 cover); and Saturday, 6
p.m.-2 a.m. (with rock by New York Homecoming and others at 9
p.m. with a $12 cover).
Calabria Italian Grocery & Deli
1001 N. 3rd Ave., Ste. 6
602-271-7000
www.calabriadeli.com
Beantown native Maria Capogreco and her kitchen-savvy crew offer
more than a dozen Italian sammies, as well as delicious salads
and pastas such as gnocchi and lasagna. Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art
Detour: Open Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m.
Camus
401 W. Clarendon Ave.
602-212-2687
www.theclarendon.net
The beyond-cosmopolitan bar and restaurant inside the Clarendon
Hotel is a favorite post-art-walk destination, with chic drinks,
gastronomical goodies, dope DJs, and contemporary artwork by
artists such as painters Banding Hendrix and Brian Boner.
Regular Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-2 a.m.; Art Detour: New
paintings from artists, as well as an Artlink Mystery Gallery at the
Clarendon, Friday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ William Fucking Reed at
10 p.m.); Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Mr. Meeble at 10 p.m.);
and Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Kris the Fist at 10 p.m.).
Casa Blanca Nightclub & Lounge
1801 W. Van Buren St.
602-252-5353
www.myspace.com/casablancalive
This two-part tavern and nightspot (one side’s a concert venue, the
other a sports bar) is in a somewhat seedy stretch of downtown,
but it’s worth risking a mugging to peep the best in local music.
Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open
Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with music from Georgio the Dove Valentino,
Damesviolet, and the Year of Acceleration, at 7 p.m.; and Nortec
Collective, Pone Discos, and others at 11 p.m. with a $10 cover);
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with Abbi Normal, The Diagonals,
Mozart’s Sister, Kings No More, and Jetlag at 8 p.m. with a $5 emporium nearly every night, with twisted turntablists drawing in
cover); and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with DJ Elastika at 7 p.m.). clubgoers of every sexual orientation. Regular Hours: Daily, 7
p.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m-2 a.m. (with
Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Cafe “StraightNoChaser Presents: one” featuring DJs Joe DiPadova and
1326 N. Central Ave. Halo at 10 p.m. Friday with a $10-$15 cover; and Upstairs
602-307-0022 featuring DJs Pablo Gomez, Joe Bear, Shane Silkey, and Justin
www.cheuvront.biz McBee at 9 p.m. Saturday; and “Lush” with DJ Brandon on Sunday
Thirsty? Try some pinot noir or any of the other 40-odd wines available at 9 p.m.).
by the glass (and more than 100 by the bottle) at this vino parlor.
Culinary samplings include 60 cheeses and plenty of haute cuisine. Marvin’s Gardens
Regular Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 101 E. McDowell Rd.
CAN’T MISS
Angela Franks Wells
T I LT G A L L E R Y
The masterful black and white copper-plate photogravures from
Angela Franks Wells’ “Parts & Labor” series are highlighted at Tilt
Gallery, 919 West Fillmore Street. More than two dozen images feature
an “intimate view” of the workspaces and tools of plumbers, welders,
and other laborers to demonstrate the passion of their jobs and illustrate
the connections between the men and their environment. An opening
reception will be held Friday, March 2, at 6 p.m., and admission is free.
Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 4 602-258-7000
p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday, Although this kickback hash house is only open during daytime hours,
11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. you can still consume dinnertime dishes such as sautéed crab
cakes and succulent pork chops, as well as numerous breakfast
Cibo Urban Pizzeria Cafe and lunch options. Regular Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Art
603 N. 5th Ave. Detour: Open daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
602-441-2697
www.cibophoenix.com Monroe’s
Pizza never tasted as exquisite as the kind of round-pie ambrosia slung 3 W. Monroe St.
by Guido Saccone at Cibo. There’s also a full menu of other exotic 602-258-1182
Italian delights. Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 This underground hangout feels like Hell’s waiting room, with gloomy
p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m.; and red lighting illuminating various nightcrawlers sampling sinful
Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Art Detour: New work by painter Pierre delights such as ample alcoholic libations and sultry rock and
Hambur, Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 5-11 p.m.; blues tunes. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m.;
and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Art Detour: Open all weekend,
Friday-Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m. (with rockers Kris & Randy on
Fair Trade Cafe Friday at 9:30 p.m.; and music by Jeordie, Mark Zubia, and others
1020 N. 1st Ave. on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.); Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; and
602-354-8150 Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
This coffeehouse and quasi-gallery offers socially conscious Fair Trade
products, such as coffee and chocolate, in addition to serving My Florist Café
breakfast and lunch and featuring monthly shows by local artists. 530 W. McDowell Rd.
Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 6 602-254-0333
a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Detour: www.myfloristcafe.com
“Seeking God” show with paintings by Vada Roseberry and Laura Gourmet sandwiches and salads are the main attraction at this trendy
Fisher Smith, as well as Russian icons by Smith, Friday, 6 a.m.-10 eatery, but you can also get scrumptious breakfasts such as herb
p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. frittatas in the a.m., as well as delectable sampler plates after 3
p.m. Regular Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour:
Homme Breakfast and lunch specials offered daily, 7 a.m.-midnight (with
138 W. Camelback Rd. pianist Nicole Pesce at 7 each night).
602-234-3023
www.hommelounge.com The Old Spaghetti Factory
The swanky two-story gay lounge Homme transforms into a bilevel beat 1418 N. Central Ave.
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602-257-0380
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When starving artists need inexpensive edibles, they head for this retro-
homey and unpretentious Italian eatery for its dirt-cheap “complete
meal” (featuring soup or salad, pasta, bread, dessert, and a
beverage for about $9). Other traditional tastes, such as lasagna
and chicken Parmesan, are also available. Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-10
p.m.; and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Art Detour: Open
Friday, 3:30-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30
a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Portland’s Restaurant
105 W. Portland St.
602-795-7480
www.portlandsphoenix.com
This restaurant and wine bar regularly hangs the work of local-art-scene
all stars such as primitive pop painter Luis Gutierrez and mixed-
media sculptor Susan Copeland. Regular Hours: First Fridays,
11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight; Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
and 5-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Art Detour: Pastel
mixed-media oil paintings by Kimberly A. Levi, Friday, 11 a.m.-2
p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight; and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.
Royal Coffee Bar
209 W. Jackson St.
602-374-8044
www.royalcoffeebar.com
Coffee is king here, but it ain’t the only thing, as this espresso
emporium also doles out mouthwatering muffins and other treats
from neighbor Sweet Pea Bakery, locally produced artwork, and
DJs. Regular Hours: First Fridays, 7 a.m.-midnight; Monday-
Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Art Detour:
Ryan Presson’s “BLANCO+NEGRO” photography series, Friday, 7
a.m.-midnight (with a DJ at 6 p.m.); Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Séamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W. Monroe St.
602-253-6081
www.seamusmccaffreys.com
After peeping plenty of paintings, polish off a pint of Guinness, Harp,
Bass, or any of the countless other intoxicating elixirs at this
popular Irish hangout. Regular Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Art Detour: Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (with rock by O’Carroll’s Gate
from 7-10 p.m.); Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2
a.m. (with an Irish seisiún featuring Sven Henrich at 7 p.m.).
Sweet Pea Bakery
209 W. Jackson St.
602-296-4042
www.sweetpeaaz.com
It’s impossible to stay away from Brian Coonce and Danielle Librera’s
urbane sugar shack for more than a day, as such decadent deserts
as brownie cupcakes, the PB&J cookie sandwich, and the
trademarked sweet pea cake keep you coming back. Regular
Hours: First Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m, and 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday-
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Art
Detour: Abstract acrylic paintings by Alexander Scott Hughes,
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m, and 7-10 p.m. (with readings by Merge
Poetry Journal on Friday at 7 p.m.); and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Welcome Diner
924 E. Roosevelt St.
602-495-1111
This is one authentic shoebox-size kitsch cafe, featuring fried-egg
sandwiches, boffo burgers, hot dogs, and fries. Regular Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Art Detour: Open Friday-
Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Willow House
149 W. McDowell Rd.
602-252-0272
www.thewillowhouse.com
Besides a java jolt or tasty baked goods, budding artists get a break at
this coffeehouse, as emerging artists such as painter J.W. Miller
have hung works alongside such veterans as abstract photographer
Wayne Michael Reich during monthly shows. Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday,
7 a.m.-1 a.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-midnight. Art Detour: New
work by local artists, Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 a.m.;
and Sunday, 7 a.m.-midnight. (with live entertainment all weekend).
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 Rembrandt & the Golden Age of Dutch Art is
finally here. It’s the largest exhibition ever from
the Rijksmuseum. Of course we’re going, and
we can check out Fierce Reality, the Italian
Masters exhibition at the same time. I love all
that Baroque melodrama. Then, let’s catch an
art film, maybe stroll around the sculpture garden
and we can’t miss that special Rembrandt store,
The Dutch Trading Company.
The options are endless at the new Phoenix Art Museum. Don’t miss Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch
Art: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, January 28 to May 6. Enjoy 90 works by Dutch masters,
including 14 by Rembrandt, featuring treasured paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramic, glass and silver
showpieces. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum, online at PhxArt.org or by phone at (602) 307-2090.
And through March 4, you can also catch Fierce Reality: Italian Masters from 17th Century Naples in all its drama emerge inspired
and passion. Have you been to the museum lately? It’s a whole new experience.

Hours: Tuesday 10am–9pm, Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm.

1625 N. Central Avenue, corner of Central and McDowell (602) 257-1222 phxart.org

Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, is organized by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This exhibition is presented by JPMorgan Chase, with major support provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Arizona, SRP, The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, The Virginia G. Piper Exhibition Endowment, the J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, the Margaret T. Morris Foundation, the Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts’ Arts
Indemnity Program. Promotional support for this exhibition has been provided by The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, News Radio 92.3 FM KTAR, KJZZ/KBAQ Public Radio Phoenix, Jewish News of Greater Phoenix and Latino Perspectives Magazine.

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