Recent Stories
Been to Side Bar yet?
After stopping in at Starbucks (7th Ave & McDowell) recently to enjoy some hot green tea and spend some time on my laptop, I nearly tripped over a sandwich board sign, advertising a new upstairs lounge called Side Bar. I get excited every time I see a new restaurant or bar or actually any new… Read more
Hair! The American Tribal Love Rock Musical
Center Stage at the Herberger Presented by Arizona Theatre Company EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 25! The American Tribal Love Rock Musical! Let the Sunshine In… I Got Life…I Believe in Love… Good Morning Starshine… It’s the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the year is 1968, and a tribe of hippies in New York’s Central Park… Read more
Tom Simplot Unanimously Elected City Council Vice Mayor
Today the Phoenix City Council unanimously elected District 4 Councilman Tom Simplot as vice mayor. Simplot will serve in the position until the end of the year. “I appreciate the support of my colleagues and look forward to working with the entire Council over the course of the year as we address the economic challenges… Read more
Downtown’s new park to become a gathering place
The nearly 3 acre Civic Space on Central Ave in Downtown Phoenix is scheduled to open in March. The park, which does not have a name yet, will be a very interesting space which will use water, lights, shade and art to create an oasis for nearby ASU Downtown students, office workers, residents and tourists. I think… Read more
Convention-goers seem to be enjoying Light Rail
There are 2 big Conventions happening in the brand new North Building at the Phoenix Convention Center this week, The American Meteorological Society and Imaging USA which is a convention for Photographers. I observed several groups of these convention-goers piling in to light rail cars heading in both directions to their hotels up and down… Read more
Downtown Community Coffee With The Mayor
Join Mayor Gordon on Saturday, January 10th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The Mayor will be sharing about all that downtown Phoenix has to offer families and children.
We still have our Dbacks
So our Suns playoffs dreams are squashed again, again by the evil aliens, known as Spurs, from planet Hoopenite. But look on the bright side. We have a red hot baseball team in town. Switch the orange to red and come on down. -Mark
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Phoenix
A big Cinco de Mayo Festival will be taking place at Central & Washington this weekend. A 2 day affair with 4 stages of continuous entertainment, corporate booths, traditonal mexican food and much more. Saturday from 1 PM to Midnight and Sunday from Noon to 10 PM. Admision is $5, children are free. get info… Read more
Whiffle Ball @ Central Park
Anyone interested in joining a whiffle ball league? I’ve got the equipment and Central Park has the ball park. Contact me. 602-617-0347
Looking for a Veterinarian?
This veterinary hospital is close to downtown (7th Ave South of Camelback) and has awesome service and extended hours. (Open til 10pm on weekdays) My friend Dr. Penn, pictured below knows his stuff. Check out their web site: http://www.altavistavet.com
