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Scottsdale’s annual Arizona Fine Art Expo provides the experience of a juried art festival, the exhibits of a gallery and the intimacy of an artist’s studio all rolled into one dynamic event. This year’s expo will run through March 27 and features 124 artists sharing their inspiration and process with attendees. Monte Moore, a multidisciplinary artist who splits his time between Scottsdale and Denver, will be presenting and creating art at the event. Though he’s...

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Seth Landau, maker and star of the YouTube series Cards Brah, has reached out beyond the persona of fanatical Cardinals geek into full-blown cinematic auteur. The writer-producer-director-actor has two independent movies releasing this spring. One, the comedy Take Out, is now available on Tubi; the other, the cult-themed shocker Bryan Loves You, comes out on Blu-ray on March 22. What’s intriguing is that both of these low-budget indies were shot well over 10 years ago....

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we focus on shows and festivals in the East Valley. March 7 The English Beat The influential ska band, known for the hits “I Confess,” “Save It for Later,” and “Mirror in the Bathroom,” will kick off the U.S. leg of their “Still Can’t Stop It” tour in Tempe. 7:30 p.m., $34, Marquee...

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M3F | Photo by Silky Shots  Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week has legendary headliners, both local and national. February 28 Gary Numan Perhaps best known for the single “Cars,” this synth-pop pioneer has inspired everyone from Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor to Jack White. 8 p.m. $30. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com. March 2 Scary Kids Scaring Kids...

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Italian-Argentine filmmaker Marcelo Grion is finally debuting his first self-funded feature film – a project that has been more than 20 years in the making. The film is a sci fi thriller – expect time travel and alien terrorists – called The Prototype. Grion began shooting it on 16mm film 23 years ago. It will premiere at Arizona Harkins Theatres this Friday, February 25 and will be available on streaming sites on March 8. Grion...

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The Sugar Thieves | Photo by Chadwick Fowler Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. For this edition, we’re (sort of) going around the world. February 22 Justin Bieber The beloved Canadian chain Tim Horton’s, known for their irresistible donut holes called Timbits, recently collaborated with fellow Canuck Justin Bieber to make three “yummy” new flavors. Now, if the 27-year-old pop star can...

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Caribou | Photo by Thomas Neukum   Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. For this edition, love is in the air. February 14 Caribou The Canadian DJ, who’s opened for the likes of Radiohead, reemerged in 2020 with the critically acclaimed album Suddenly, which critics loved for its heavy sampling of longing and heartache. 8 p.m., $26, The Van Buren, 401...

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Peter Volny has always been “car crazy.” The founder of Concours in the Hills says he used to doodle racecars in his textbooks as a student in his native Australia. After a brief stint as a racecar driver, he built a thriving advertising business around promoting the automobile industry.  “I’ve just loved cars my entire life and I’ve had a variety of fast cars, sports cars and exotics,” he says. “I’ve just always been passionate...

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For unfortunate reasons, solo theatre has had a renaissance these last two years. A show with a lone actor onstage is relatively inexpensive to produce, doesn’t require constant COVID testing to rehearse, and can be performed online quite effectively. It may be that even when/if our society returns to comparative “normality,” this form will remain a staple. Friday and Saturday night, Arizona Actors Academy serves up the second of the two weekends of its Solo...

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If you’re curious about what’s going on in the local arts community, we curate a monthly list of what’s new and noteworthy, from new exhibits to upcoming shows. Arizona Bach Festival Returns for 13th Season From woodwind concertos to saxophone sonatas, the Arizona Bach Festival – now in its 13th year – puts a modern twist on the master composer’s music. This year’s festival lineup includes an organist, a chamber orchestra and a quartet of...