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.
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
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
Duran Duran in Concert at the Dodge
The English Rock Band who broke on to the music scene in the 1980’s during the “Second British Invasion” of the United States will be be bringing their current tour to the Dodge Theatre on May 6th.
Rock n Rail Party
In celebration of progress on the Light Rail, Metro and partners are hosting a party on Wednesday, April 30th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Join Mayor Phil Gordon and other dignitaries for food, music and fun with performances by Axe Capoeira. Free food samples – Free Raffle with prizes including Free Airline Tickets, a… Read more
Phoenix Children’s Chorus at the Orpheum
Spring Concert – “Sing, Sing, Sing” with Guest Artist, BOOM! Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater, 203 West Adams Street, Phoenix BOOM! Percussion Entertainment is a high energy, fast-paced, humorous and silly performance that will keep you on your toes and leave you wanting more! The highly skilled performers use… Read more
Into Beads?
A big trade show coming up at the Phoenix Convention Center. Design, learn, shop, learn, be inspired. May 1st through 4th – Info online
Arizona Theater Company presents the Clean House
May 1 – 18. Matilda is the child of the two of the funniest people in Brazil. She has gotten a job as a cleaning woman for an American doctor with no sense of humor. Herberger Theater Center. Dates and times vary. Tickets are $26-$59. For information, call 602 256 6995 or get info online
Friends of Transit Tuesday Finale
After nearly a year of lunches, mixers and prizes, Friends of Transit Tuesdays are coming to an end. Over 3,000 people attended our events, and over 1,100 entered into our prize drawings. Together, we have helped the businesses along the light rail route get through the tough times during construction. Thanks to all of you… Read more
