Author: Lyle Plocher
Lyle is the Designated Broker at Urban Connection Realty, specializing in "urban" Phoenix real estate, including the historic neighborhoods, lofts, condos and small creative use commercial buildings. Lyle has been in Arizona off and on since 1984, with the most recent stint starting in 2004, hanging out in and promoting Downtown Phoenix. Lyle can be reached at lyle@phoenixdowntownjournal.com or at 602.373.3725.
Third Annual Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair
Formerly contactdesign, Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF) is hosting the third annual modern design showcase at The Icehouse in downtown Phoenix April 19th and 20th, 2008. This is a unique event putting design enthusiasts in touch with actual furniture makers, designers and innovators who lead the way in modern design. The purpose of this event is… Read more
Margaret Cho at the Dodge
Check out the Comedy of Margaret Cho with her “Beautiful” Tour. Friday, April 18th at the Dodge. Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. info online
City Council authorizes deal for Jefferson St Parking Garage
On Wednesday night, the Phoenix City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Suns and the Diamondbacks for the Jefferson Street parking garage. The $20 million deal would allow the City to pay off the debt they owe to CityScape and would pave the way for the Suns and… Read more
Commercial Fixer Upper Seeking Caring, Creative Owner
Attention Artists, Architects, Tax Preparers or other Creative users! This funky little property near the Downtown Phoenix Grand Ave Art Scene is looking for a new owner. Someone who might want to live in the house and walk next door to their office or use the whole property as an office or studio or ? … Read more
Downtown Public Market was buzzing today
I was very hungry at about 11 AM today and was in search of a place to grab some breakfast. Drove by Matt’s Big Breakfast but the line was way too long for me. Had a “bright idea” that I would maybe stop at the Downtown Public Market and grab something to eat and check up… Read more
Garden Project Class at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market
You will learn how to combine herbs to create a culinary delight in a container or the ground. Herbs grow well in the heat. This class will focus on summer growing herbs. Learn how to select quality, healthy herbs. Where are the best places in the valley to buy seeds or transplants? Should you start… Read more
Arizona Theatre Co Presents: To Kill a Mockingbird
The final performance of this great American classic is happening Sunday at 1 PM at the Herberger Theater Center. A great American classic and one of the most beloved coming-of-age stories ever written, Harper Lee’s moving tale of life in rural Alabama during the Depression is filled with heartache and joy, conflict and conciliation. In… Read more
RideClean State Championship Bike Race in Downtown Phoenix
There will be lots of people on bicycles in Downtown Phoenix this Saturday, April 12th, competing for the State Championship Criterium sponsored by RideClean. Races start as early as 6:30 AM for 10 year old folks and continue until mid-afternoon for all ages, even seniors. I think you can still register if you want to… Read more
Forces of Nature Gallery Grand Opening at AZ Science Center
PHOENIX, AZ: As Arizona’s leading resource for public understanding of science, Arizona Science Center is revitalizing its galleries so that it may continue to bring science and technology to the very forefront for families and school groups. The first “new” gallery opening to the public is Forces of Nature, located in the Sybil B. Harrington… Read more
Haus Modern Living lands on Central
Haus Modern Living has moved from the Biltmore to a new location near Central & Camelback. Stop by tonight between 6 and 9 for their Night for Life 2008 Raffle Kickoff Party Sponsored by Kontakt Magazine w/ Mojito Bar sponsored by Tommy Bahama Rum! 4700 N Central Ave # 102 www.hausmodernliving.com
