Arizona State University’s Project Humanities is presenting “An Evening with Riva Yares” April 24 as part of the Project Humanities spring kick-off series, “Heroes, Superheroes, and Superhumans.”

The first image you see in "The Place Beyond the Pines" is of Ryan Gosling's shirtless torso, ripped and tatted atop a skin-tight pair of leather pants.

The coaching search for the girls basketball position at Desert Vista isn't going to be expansive as I expected.

The amount of emotion that poured out of Rachel Ressler nearly matched the sweat and dedication she put into her Desert Vista soccer career.

It’s no surprise that Chelsea Bain has been attending NASCAR races since she was 5 years old. Her dad, Emmett “Buddy” Jobe, brought NASCAR to Phoenix International Raceway in 1987. Now, Bain is more involved in NASCAR than she ever has been, but not as a spectator — as a rockin’ country musician.

As staff at the Mesa Arts Center began preparation for its second “Festival of Creativity,” MAC executive director Cindy Ornstein said the group was looking for something to pique their interests — a spark, of sorts.

A handful of students at Desert Vista High School got to sneak a peak at newly arrived Circus Vargas in Phoenix during a special rehearsal last week.

A handful of students at Desert Vista High School got to sneak a peak at newly arrived Circus Vargas in Phoenix during a special rehearsal last week.

Even people without coffee tables enjoy coffee table books as gifts, especially if they’re thoughtfully chosen rather than hastily snatched from a store shelf at the last minute.

When asked what piqued their interest about Pomegranate Cafe’s monthly movie nights, Patty Immekus was quick to tell an anecdote about her friend Karen DeDonato, sitting next to her at a small table painted magenta.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Circus performers from around the globe converge under the big top to present a show brimming with mystic dragon lore and feats of athleticism and bravery. An all access pre-show with performers and animals is open free of charge to ticket holders arriving an hour early.

Seeing a sequel to an animated film might have felt surreal a long time ago. But in the past 20 years or so, every animated feature has become obligated to produce a sequel. Even the Disney classics from the golden age of cinema aren’t safe from the sequel treatment. Does anyone else find it sad that the 1950 version of “Cinderella” is now being marketed with its strait-to-DVD sequels as a trilogy? Every now and then an animated sequel comes along that tries to be as strong as the first, like “Shrek 2” or “Kung-fu Panda 2.” Once in a blue moon, there’s even a great animated trilogy such as “Toy Story.” For the most part though, these animated sequels are just unnecessary money-grubbers. The “Madagascar” series is a prime example.

The highest level of acrobatics can be found in the touring production of Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA. Michael G. Smith, artistic director of KOOZA, said the production features some of the top performers from around the world. He’s excited that audiences will have the opportunity to see some amazing acts at their best.

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg features a diverse lineup of programming during March, including bluegrass, a Broadway musical, contemporary jazz piano and circus. 

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg features a diverse lineup of programming during March, including bluegrass, a Broadway musical, contemporary jazz piano and circus. 

Cirque du Soleil announced the return to North America of its big top touring show KOOZA, premiering under the white Grand Chapiteau (big top) on June 8 for a limited engagement at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

I come from a very close-knit family, but even I don't feel close enough to any member of my family to climb a pole balanced on their head, do back flips off their feet or let them shoot me off of a swing into a net.

I come from a very close-knit family, but even I don't feel close enough to any member of my family to climb a pole balanced on their head, do back flips off their feet or let them shoot me off of a swing into a net.