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Radiate Phoenix: The City’s Future

September 1, 2009 | By

Those interested in the future of the city of Phoenix met at Hanny’s last week to mingle with city planners in attempts to gauge what will happen here over the next 40-odd years.

Sips and Grub | The Picoso at Gallo Blanco Café

September 1, 2009 | By

My quest this week was to find the holy grail of summer drinks, the Picoso, a muddled highball concoction of tequila, pineapple, fiery jalapeño and citrus.

Kooky Krafts Ready to Launch

September 1, 2009 | By

The Kooky Krafts Shop, at 1500 Grand Avenue, will officially open on First Friday, September 4.

End Cafeteria Sludge on Labor Day

August 31, 2009 | By

If you want healthy, delicious food to grace our public schools’ cafeterias, now you can take a stand. This Labor Day (Monday, September 7) Slow Food Phoenix will be staging an eat-in at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in response to the Child Nutrition Act, and the public is welcome to come and show its support.

Adopt an Orphan Rail Station

August 28, 2009 | By

As of this morning, METRO has enacted an Adopt-A-Station initiative along the light rail line.

Adobe Home in North Garfield Historic District

August 27, 2009 | By

Great opportunity for a historical home enthusiast to own an adobe home in Downtown Phoenix.

Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Public Safety Panel

August 27, 2009 | By

I am back in Phoenix after a quick yet quite busy trip to Washington, DC, earlier this week, where I was asked to participate in a panel focused on public safety by the White House and the Attorney General.

Drive a Soul and Rock ‘n Roll

August 26, 2009 | By

Kia’s Soul Collective event motors into Downtown Phoenix this week, and it gives visitors the opportunity to test drive a sweet ride and witness some some face-melting rock.

‘Triple Espresso’ 2-for-1 Tickets This Week

August 26, 2009 | By

“Triple Espresso,” the java-soaked Actors Theatre performance that received rave reviews last year, is returning to the Herberger Theater Center in September, and through Saturday, August 29 at 8 a.m., you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the opening weekend.

Zombies Invade Space 55

August 25, 2009 | By

Each month, The Improvised Book Club, an ensemble of some of Phoenix’s best improvisers, chooses a different book to read. Then, on the fourth Sunday of the month, they get together at Space 55 to discuss the book in an open setting and providing their unique take on things. Oprah’s Book Club this is not…