Author: Christina O'Haver
Community Coffee With The Mayor
Join Mayor Phil Gordon on Saturday, August 8 at 8:30am for the next Community Coffee event which will be hosted by the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Community Coffee is an opportunity for citizens to connect with the Mayor one-on-one, pose questions and provide feedback for him and his office. Learn about his on-going efforts to revitalize Phoenix and secure stimulus funds in a casual atmosphereCo
Social Media for Business Conference
(ed note: this conference was originally planned for central Phoenix, but moved to Tempe because of capacity issues. It’s just a short light rail ride away!) Whether it is networking, marketing or blogging, social media is being used in a variety of ways. While many businesses have discovered the advantages of using social media, others… Read more
Anchored Downtown
On the corner of Lincoln Street and Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix is a big warehouse for which there are even bigger plans.
“It’s called The Anchor Manufacturing Building and it’s got a really, really great rich history,” said Steve Rosenstein, who co-owns the building with his wife Andi Rosenstein. The Anchor Building, built in 1928, was previously been a Ford dealership, a city bus garage, and a Hensley & Company beer distributorship.
Another ‘Movie Mondays’ Event This Week
Monday is approaching and that means another ‘Movie Mondays’ event at the Heard Museum.
On Monday, July 27 and 1:30pm, the museum will show Turquoise Rose, 94-minute coming-of-age story. The film follows a Navajo college student named Turquoise Rose as she begrudgingly forgoes a trip to Europe with her friends to return to the Navajo Reservation and take care of her ailing grandmother.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog
My first day in Washington DC this week was focused on developing opportunities that will bring business to Phoenix. Thanks to our beautiful new convention center and hotel in Downtown Phoenix, I invited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to host their international conference in Phoenix. The conference would bring more than 1,000 attendees to the city to experience great new dining and entertainment. We would all love to see the streets and restaurants downtown full of Electrical Workers.
Third Friday Concert Series at Civic Space
Today is Third Friday which means another free concert at the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. The show, featuring Gospel Claws and Dry River Yacht Club, begins at 7:30pm.
Heard Museum Hosts Another ‘Movie Mondays’ Event
Head over to the Heard Museum at 2301 N. Central Aev. this Monday for another ‘Movie Mondays’ event on July 20 at 1:30pm. This week, the museum will be featuring The Return of Navajo Boy.
The film chronicles an extraordinary chain of events, beginning with the appearance of a 1950s film reel, which leads to the return of a long lost brother to his Navajo family.
Antiques Roadshow Is Coming To Phoenix
One of the highest rated programs on PBS, Antiques Roadshow, is coming to Phoenix on Saturday, August 1 and you can be a part of it all – for free!
Epicurious.com To Visit Phoenix Public Market
Epicurious.com, the web magazine for people who love to eat, is making the Downtown Phoenix Public Market a stop on their second annual farmers’ market tour this summer.
On Saturday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 22, stop by the Epicurious.com booth at the market anytime during its operating hours, and pick up a free eco-friendly tote bag, a recipe card with the perfect dish to cook up that day, and other great give-aways.
A Rowdy Wine Tasting Party
The Rowdy Boutique, 4717 N. 7th St., is hosting a wine tasting party this Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 8:30pm.
