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.
Phoenix Public Library Hosts Artists Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek
Burton Barr Central Library will host Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek for a presentation and discussion of their work at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Pulliam Auditorium, 1221 N. Central Ave. The free program is part of Phoenix Public Library’s First Mondays Art Salon. Panaro-Smith and Hajicek have created artwork collaboratively since 2004…. Read more
Friends of Transit Tuesday at the Blue Fin
On Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Friends of Transit Tuesday is proud to feature: Blue Fin Japanese Restaurant 1401 N. Central Ave, Phoenix The first 100 customers will receive half off their lunch bill (up to $5)! Discount offered 10:30am – 6:30 pm Please present this email to receive discount. Plus, don’t forget to put your… Read more
Bikini’s, Lace & Cables at MADE
Sounds pretty racy! Actually, it’s an advanced knitting class of 4 sessions, beginning April 1st at MADE Art Boutique on 5th St & Roosevelt. The instructor is Melissa Hoffman an artist and Roosevelt resident. This course will cover skills such as cables, lace, colorwork, pattern reading, alternative projects such as bikinis and stuffed animals, and… Read more
Modern Phoenix does First Friday
April 4 at Hoskin Ryan Consultants 6 to 9 pm 201 West Indian School Road, Phx South side of 2nd Ave. and Indian School Join the Modern Phoenix folks for the official kickoff reception for Modern Phoenix Week this April 4! Enjoy works by four artists and ecofriendly noshes by Cater Conscious in the iconic Valley National… Read more
Japanese Friendship Garden Celebrates Children’s Day and Kite Festival
The Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden will host a free Children’s Day and Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Margaret T. Hance Park. The festival will feature cosplay, a shortened term for “costume play,” where people dress up as characters from the comics, cartoons and science fiction. There will be… Read more
Arizona Theatre Presents: To Kill a Mockingbird
March 27 – April 13 @ Herberger Theater Center A great American classic and one of the most beloved coming-of-age stories ever written. Herberger Theater Center. Dates and times vary. Tickets are $30-$63. For information, call 602-256-6995 or visit www.arizonatheatre.org.
The Good Life Marketplace Expo
March 29. This expo is about supporting a healthy, physical, emotional, spiritual and economic balance in everyday life. Phoenix Convention Center, 10am-6pm. For information & registration, call 480-279-0836 or visit www.azfocusmagazine.com
Fixers in Coronado Historic District
There are some great purchase opportunities right now in the Coronado Historic District including the 3 fixer properties pictured here, ranging in price from $119,900 to $179,900. If you are thinking about attending the Coronado Historic District Home Tour this Sunday and would like to know what might be on the market right now, call… Read more
Another ASU Downtown Groundbreaking Ceremony
Just when you thought things might quiet down at the ASU Downtown Campus, the School is embarking on building a 5 story, 84,000 sq ft structure for the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation. The new facility will provide five new classrooms for nursing students. The building will also serve as a northern gateway to… Read more
Metro Rock n’ Rail Karaoke Party
This event looks like great fun! Music, free food, karaoke contest, door prizes & free gift certificates to local retail shops. What a great way to spend your lunch hour. Central & Columbus (Between Osborn & Indian School) Thursday, March 27th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM For more info call 602 495 8217 Sponsored… Read more
