AltWeeklies Wire
For Freegans, Eating Garbage Is Getting Downright Trendynew
John Greentree's what many would call a "freegan" -- a vegan who dumpster-dives for his meals -- but he prefers the terms "post-consumer," "urban harvester," and "vegan reclamist." Everything he eats or owns is second-hand. He manages to live virtually money-free, but modern-day hunting and gathering is practically a full-time job.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
08-25-2009 |
Food+Drink
DOSE Takes Graffiti from the Street to the Museum and Beyondnew
Life's a ripe plum for DOSE right now. The veteran Phoenix writer has been steadily increasing his fame over the past few years, helping to form an art collective called Forever In Control and beginning to show in galleries and museums.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
08-11-2009 |
Art
Has Phoenix Finally Arrived?new
This newly hopeful vision of Phoenix is one that's pretty easy to support these days, because the fifth-largest city in the country has lately been looking like, well, the fifth-largest city in the country.
Phoenix New Times |
Robrt L. Pela |
09-30-2008 |
Culture
Fixed-Gear Fanaticism Rolls into Phoenixnew
Fixed-gear bikes have exploded in popularity in many cities across the nation over the past decade, and they've been getting more and more popular in the Valley since 2005. The wheeled weapon of choice for bike messengers and competitive cyclists for decades, fixies have caught on among a young and cool crowd.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
07-29-2008 |
Sports
Bringing Vegan Comfort Food to the Massesnew
Comfort food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word "vegan," but Damon Brasch's eatery aims to change that.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
04-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Man Known as Shorty Rides to Reform Gay Rodeonew
Gay rodeo combines traditional machismo events with camp contests in steer decorating and goat dressing.
