Hell City Tattoo Festival a great place to get covered up
Alison MillerIssue date: 9/3/09 Section: Calendar
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This tattoo extravaganza is guaranteed to satisfy all of your body modification needs. From tattoo competitions and educational seminars to live music and plenty of vendors selling things like paintings, clothes and skateboards, this convention pretty much has it all. Kids are even encouraged to attend, and the event will feature the "Heck City Kid's Zone," offering face painting and temporary tattoos for the younger members of the family.
But, let's get down to the painful details. If you are serious about adding to your collection of tattoos, but you are a little particular when it comes to the person who will be responsible for the permanent ink mark designed into the deep layers of your skin, Hell City recommends booking the desired artist before the event in order to guarantee a spot. You can easily do this by going to the festival's website at hellcitytattoofest.com, where there is a list of all attending artists.
So if you're willing to endure a little temporary sting for a chance to enhance your body art or add a new piercing, this is the place to be. Head on over to Hell City and celebrate the art of body modification with thousands of other colorful people in the tattoo community.
Hell City Tattoo Festival, Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, 800.950.2575, Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, noon, $20-$55
OTHER OPTIONS
Natural Physique Competition, Unlike Scottsdale's Fake 'n Bake Steroids & Silicon festival, this competition celebrates body-builders who've done it the natural way. Mesa Arts Center, Piper Repertory Theater, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, Saturday, September 5, 10 a.m., $5 to $40
Dungeons and Dragons Meet and Greet, Being a nerd is as cool as it's ever been. Which is, to say, a tiny bit cool. We'll still stuff you in a locker if we have to, though. Bookstar, 8919 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.443.4909, Saturday, September 5, 4 p.m., free
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