The Arts

Yes, the comic addressed the story from November 2017 that wrecked his career which was reaching its pinnacle. But the story didn't dominated his act.       &nbs

Southwest Shakespeare Company presents an all-female "Richard II" and a play about how a woman prepared to play Othello.       &nbs

Arizona Theatre Company's 54th season will feature some familiar work and it will give local audiences a chance to experience cutting-edge theater.       &nbs

The Musical Instrument Museum shows masquerades as a "lively art form" with an exhibit featuring masks and instruments from Central Africa.       &nbs

The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix displays masks from the Democratic Republic of the Congo alongside instruments and ceremonial costumes.       &nbs

After 38 years, Phoenix's longest-running comic book store will close its doors with the owners' retirement and offer discounts through April.       &nbs

Here's how Anita and Sam Means from the Format built Hello Merch, a band merch business that just expanded to a restored historic Phoenix warehouse.       &nbs

In what they see as a "fate situation," Sam Means from band The Format and his wife Anita bought a Phoenix warehouse to restore for their Hello Merch operations.       &nbs

His hope of being a Marine died because he was undocumented. Now a "Dreamer's" life is a musical that Phoenix Theatre Company aims to take to Broadway.       &nbs

His hope of being a Marine died because he was undocumented. Now a "Dreamer's" life is a musical that Phoenix Theatre Company aims to take to Broadway.       &nbs

The "LOVE" sculpture by Robert Indiana might be Scottsdale's most famous public art piece, but here are 11 more that you should seek out.      &nbs

Scottsdale's best public art includes Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, a James Turrell Skyspace and Paolo Soleri's Scottsdale Waterfront bridge.     &nbs

Arizona's destinations and people are recognized nationally in a variety of ways. For better or for worse, here are some recent lists Arizona landed on.     &nbs

'Protected Vulnerability,' artist Carrie Marill's latest solo show at Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix, transmutes grief into grace.      &nbs

Look inside Arizona-based artist Carrie Marill's studio as she prepares for an upcoming exhibition at Lisa Sette Gallery in central Phoenix.      &nbs

Outgoing president Jim Ward was hired for a quick turnaround and stayed eight years; he's now working with Santa Fe-based arts startup Meow Wolf.      &nbs

Find tickets for Phoenix productions of "The Nutcracker" at every price point, or stream it right into your living room.     &nbs

Ballet Arizona's "Nutcracker," by choreographer Ib Andersen, is one of the 3 best regional productions in the U.S., according to the New York Times.     &nbs

Tempe Festival of the Arts takes over a chunk of Mill Avenue every year and the free event features music, street performers and food trucks.      &nbs

Highlights for Artlink Phoenix's First Fridays on Dec. 6 include "Tiny Dances" and "20 Years of Modified Arts."      &nbs