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.
Third Friday: A Hoppin’ Good Time
‘FrogWoman,’ debuting tonight at Soul Invictus, tells the tale of a misguided Hollywood star (who also happens to be a frog-human hybrid).
From the Arizona Room | 309 W. Monte Vista Rd. — E.J. Middleton House
One of Phoenix’s first model homes was also the first in Willo’s Broadmoor Subdivision.
Dining Guide Highlights Some Urban Eateries, Neglects Others
Is Phoenix’s “hot” dining scene restricted to 90 square blocks?
From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
The Hurley Building’s central addition is a post-war example of Phoenix commercial structures as the city entered its population boom period.
First Friday: Outside In
The Outside In gallery, home to the work of Matt Priebe, displays a collection of colorful, abstract expressionist paintings not to be missed.
From the Arizona Room | 544-550 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
The Hurley Building represents the Willo neighborhood’s first commercial strip, and is a key building at “The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix.”
After Hours Wins Best Mixed Use
Think Phoenix doesn’t have good examples of mixed-use buildings? Think again.
From the Arizona Room | 924 N 1st. St — Roosevelt Community Church
One of Downtown’s original churches, Roosevelt Community Church features an interesting design scheme that sets it apart from its peers.
Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out
This year, skip the hokey Father’s Day gift and take Dad out for Third Friday.
From the Arizona Room | 817 N 1st. St — Paulina Miller Gallery
The Paulina Miller Gallery will close its doors later this month. We look back at the building’s history in the blog’s continuing 1st Street miniseries.
