Recent Stories

Exploring Outside of Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo

October 14, 2009 | By

Please allow DPJ to be your guide to the Downtown Phoenix area during Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Brittney S. on Artistic Tattoo

October 14, 2009 | By

Every time I went in, I was given excellent service by Artistic Tattoo’s piercer/tattoo artist, Brent, aka B-Bird.

Sips and Grub | The Fire Island at Local Breeze

October 13, 2009 | By

Perhaps what Phoenix needs is an epic menu item that could be talked about around campfires and whispered in school halls.

A.E. England Building Dedication and Third Friday Free Concert

October 13, 2009 | By

Formally celebrate the opening of the historic A.E. England Building at Civic Space Park with live music, great art and an official commemoration ceremony. Enjoy photos and artwork highlighting Phoenix, a classic car display, and the first opening of the ArtLink A.E. England Gallery. Siri Khandavilli will be showing a variety of mised media and… Read more

Chemical Relief: New Snack Shop Offers a Dose of Feel-Good

October 12, 2009 | By

Chemical Relief, a snack shop with plans to one day be a cooperative grocery, has opened residence on the main floor of the monOrchid.

“Downtown is Ovah!”

October 11, 2009 | By

A recent blog declaring Downtown Phoenix’s music scene dead (or “ovah”), has given former Format member and local merchandise guru Sam Means an opportunity to gather community support.

The Insecure Critic | Losing My ‘Religulous’ at St. Francis

October 9, 2009 | By

What better way to reflect on ‘Religulous’ than our very own holy-sounding St. Francis, Aaron Chamberlin’s creation on Camelback Road just east of Central.

Rumor Has it…

October 9, 2009 | By

A little birdy told DPJ a rumor that the historic Gold Spot building on 3rd Avenue and Roosevelt Street is about to secure two new tenants.

Get Your Boutique On: Bunky, Phoenicia and Red Dog

October 8, 2009 | By

Bunky Boutique, Red Dog Gallery and Phoenicia Association each bring something different to Downtown Phoenix, and they are all located at 3rd and Garfield streets.

Creative Space Near Grand Avenue Art Scene

October 8, 2009 | By

Originally part of a 1920s neighborhood grocery store, this freestanding building, completely redeveloped in 2006, is now part of a small creative complex.