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.
Radiate Phoenix: The City’s Future
Those interested in the future of the city of Phoenix met at Hanny’s last week to mingle with city planners in attempts to gauge what will happen here over the next 40-odd years.
Kooky Krafts Ready to Launch
The Kooky Krafts Shop, at 1500 Grand Avenue, will officially open on First Friday, September 4.
End Cafeteria Sludge on Labor Day
If you want healthy, delicious food to grace our public schools’ cafeterias, now you can take a stand. This Labor Day (Monday, September 7) Slow Food Phoenix will be staging an eat-in at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in response to the Child Nutrition Act, and the public is welcome to come and show its support.
Adopt an Orphan Rail Station
As of this morning, METRO has enacted an Adopt-A-Station initiative along the light rail line.
Drive a Soul and Rock ‘n Roll
Kia’s Soul Collective event motors into Downtown Phoenix this week, and it gives visitors the opportunity to test drive a sweet ride and witness some some face-melting rock.
‘Triple Espresso’ 2-for-1 Tickets This Week
“Triple Espresso,” the java-soaked Actors Theatre performance that received rave reviews last year, is returning to the Herberger Theater Center in September, and through Saturday, August 29 at 8 a.m., you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the opening weekend.
Hotel San Carlos Brings Italy to the Dining Table
The Copper Door. Prive. The Steakhouse on Central. Nick’s. It’s all in the past. Hotel San Carlos will try its revolving restaurant luck again on September 1, when Via Roma Ristorante opens its doors.
Your Third Friday: Fair Trade Opening, NU at Heard
With options abound this Third Friday, it’s time to get out for more than a casual stroll through that gallery that was too packed a few Fridays back.
Downtown Event Introduces ASU Students to Art, Commerce and Culture
Downtown denizens are mixing business with pleasure at a weekend event that will introduce ASU students to the benefits of an urban lifestyle.
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon City Proclaims August 10 Stress Free Day
Relax. Just do it. Phoenix Mayor, Phil Gordon proclaims August 10, 2009 Stress Free Day for Phoenix residents, employers and employees in an effort to communicate the importance of health and wellness throughout the community.
