Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. 201 East Roosevelt Street
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. s massive patio, sun-shaded and full of native plants meant to attract local birds and bugs, is a major draw in the Roosevelt Row neighborhood, to the point that the crowds sometimes spill over into a line down the sidewalk. Popular beers include Refuge, the “flagship IPA incepted in our founder’s garage,” or so the menu states, as well as the DON T F#%K IT UP Blonde Ale and the Belgian-style witbier Sonora White. The food rocks, too: We like the PB&J Burger and the duck fat fries.
Community Mural Painting
Civitan Foundation is inviting community members to join artist Isaac Caruso in painting a mural at 1546 East Edgemont Avenue in the Coronado neighborhood between 7 and 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. The mural is being painted on the building that previously featured art by Rose Johnson.
Ana Teresa Fernández,
Ana Teresa Fernández and Gallery Wendi Norris
New Exhibition Catalog
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art recently released the catalog for “Counter-Landscapes: Performative Actions from the 1970s Now,” a group exhibition that was on view from October 26, 2019, to January 19, 2020. The exhibit, which included several Arizona-based artists, explored work created in natural and urban environments to address “social, environmental, and personal transformation.” The exhibit and catalog were supported by a grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The catalog, which costs $45, is available from the museum shop
Film nerds, take note: You’ve suddenly got some fresh venue options in metro Phoenix, where screens are going up in unexpected places: a museum courtyard, a neighborhood art park. Here’s a look at where you can watch movies outdoors, or find offbeat films to watch in-person or online.
Cinema Park at Alwun House
No Festival Required is launching outdoor film screenings under the name Cinema Park, paying homage to the Cinema Park Drive-in once located at Seventh and Missouri streets. First up is a free screening for
Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman, which explores the life and work of a key figure in the American Arts and Crafts Movement at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. Director Herb Stratford and producer Kerry Stratford will do a short Q & A after the film. Seating is limited and you need to bring your own chair or blanket. Space is limited so make an online reservation before you attend. (No Festival Required also does virtual screenings.)
Beyond International Jazz Day. Phoenix musicians weight in on igniting the jazz gene Ed Masley, Arizona Republic
Doc Jones was in New Orleans for the first International Jazz Day, April 30, in 2012.
“They had 7,000 people out there at about 8 o’clock in the morning,” he says. “A phenomenal sight.
A year later, Jones a music educator, who plays saxophone and keyboards organized the Valley s first International Jazz Day, held at Cityscape.
It s Jones hope that a day set aside to recognize the genre could help elevate its profile and attract new audiences in an era where its mainstream popularity has been eclipsed by hip-hop, R&B and rock.
Shopping fever is upon us, now that most of our favorite stores have reopened. If you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, going local is a great way to find unique gifts while supporting the artisans in our midst. We’ve got 15 ideas to help you get started, and hope you find a few goodies for yourself while you’re out and about.
Mother’s Day Market Frida’s Garden 2800 North 16th Street
Frida’s Garden put together a creative shopping experience for Saturday, May 1, when you can explore works by local makers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market includes a continental breakfast, painting a personalized coffee mug, and a raffle for a $200 gift basket. Tickets start at $40.