A quick review of ”signature events” for this year’s Phoenix Comicon reveals the creative underpinnings of folks who do the geek. Think “Bleeding Cool Fan Awards” (Fri, May 25), “Brain Eating Contest” (Sat, May 26) and “Dr. Who Party Like a Time Lord” (Fri, May 25). I’m told that middle one involves JELL-O®, so not to worry [...]
Posts Tagged ‘zombies’
Occupy Zombie Street
This week, 17-year-old Mylan Blomquist shares her recent adventures as one of the undead. Have you ever heard the saying “Sleep is like death without the commitment?” I feel the same way after this week, except I have become the UN-dead without the commitment (you know, without actually having to eat brains or gradually lose [...]
Doomtown… if you dare
As you walk down the dusty main street, a figure on horseback approaches. You squint, trying to sharpen your vision in the waning light. Then as the figure comes closer you realize that your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you – the rider truly does not have a head! Welcome to Doomtown, the Halloween transformation [...]
Light’s on, fright’s on
The masters of the macabre are at it again! The Nest opens this Friday and remains open Thursday through Sunday throughout the scare season. Mylan (17), Solvay (13) and I headed over there for a daylight preview tour. The following is Mylan’s account of the adventure; Solvay preferred not to comment — she had to leave [...]
My Night in a Haunted House
The unsettling feeling began when Ania asked Nicole to “Put her somewhere where she won’t get hurt.” and Nicole responded with “I can’t promise anything.” Let me back up a bit. You see, I have been working with Ania Kubicki and Brooke Rodda from Angles PR, and Glenn Rea (co-producer extraordinaire) for four years to [...]
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MAY 2013
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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