Author: Si Robins
Si Robins served as the Managing Editor of DPJ, and is a Downtown Phoenix resident. Midwestern born and corn fed, Si spends most of his time drinking coffee in the glow of his computer screen.
Certified Local Fall Festival Celebrates All Things Arizona
Can you name 60 local businesses that you love? Some of us can, and some of us flat out can’t. That’s why it’s important to attend Local First Arizona’s Certified Local Fall Festival.
Like it Green? Welcome to the Link
Local green building pioneers [merz]project built the Link building as the company’s headquarters, but it’s quickly become one of Downtown’s iconic urban renewal structures.
State of Downtown
Mayor Phil Gordon hosts his annual State of Downtown event! Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Civic Space Park (light rail stations at Central/1st avenues and Van Buren Street)
The Urban Grocery and Wine Bar Has Arrived
After months of checking on the construction progress twice weekly at the Phoenix Public Market, the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar is finally here.
Hunt for Tweets, Win Some Treats
Haus Modern Living owner Lew Gallo thought of a clever way to bring two concepts together — spending money at deserving local businesses and tweeting while doing it. He’s introducing TwitterHunt.
Rocky Votolato is Coming to a Living Room Near You
In one of the most ambitious, original and risky tours of the year, acoustic crooner Rocky Votolato will be playing in a living room in Downtown Phoenix. And, many others all over America as well.
Blog Action Day: ASU is Conserving Water Downtown
October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s topic, climate change, got me thinking of how Downtown Phoenix is trying to make a difference.
Third Friday: A.E. England Gets Dedicated
It’s Third Friday this week, and what better way to wind down a hectic week than taking in a chill dedication of a historic building?
“Downtown is Ovah!”
A recent blog declaring Downtown Phoenix’s music scene dead (or “ovah”), has given former Format member and local merchandise guru Sam Means an opportunity to gather community support.
Rumor Has it…
A little birdy told DPJ a rumor that the historic Gold Spot building on 3rd Avenue and Roosevelt Street is about to secure two new tenants.
