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It All ‘Adds’ Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood

September 23, 2009 | By

Christoph Kaiser is helping to rebuilding Garfield one house at a time. Once an epicenter of gang activity and urban blight in Downtown Phoenix, Kaiser’s houses are now at the heart of Garfield’s resurgence, and among the coolest in Downtown Phoenix.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Bacon B. on Nearly Naked Theatre

September 22, 2009 | By

Nothing beats the intimacy of Nearly Naked Theatre, nor its ability to cast superb actors in gritty roles from moving plays.

New Ideas and Old Buildings: Grand Avenue Adaptive Reuse Tour

September 22, 2009 | By

On Saturday, September 26, a handful of adaptive reuse projects will be highlighted during the Grand Avenue Festival.

Smooth as Crema: The Design of Royal at the Market

September 18, 2009 | By

Royal at the Market, the sharply designed coffee nook in the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar building, shares pedigree with Royal Coffee Bar, the equally slick Downtown coffee pioneer at 2nd Avenue and Jackson Street.

See the Suns, Ride the Rail

September 18, 2009 | By

Starting October 1, US Airways Center tickets displaying the Rail Ride Event logo will be good for the event and rides on the light rail.

Third Friday Concert: Sydney Sprague & Ash and the Impulse

September 17, 2009 | By

This Third Friday’s concert at Civic Space Park will feature Scottsdale’s own Sydney Sprague and Ash and the Impulse.

Grand Avenue Festival Promotes Arts, Culture and Adaptive Reuse

September 17, 2009 | By

Set for Saturday, September 26, the Grand Avenue Festival will give attendees the complete Grand Ave. experience: lots of free live music, art exhibits, historic building tours and more.

Third Friday: Tilt Gallery Presents Angela Franks Wells

September 17, 2009 | By

Angela Franks Wells’ collection of photos, “Parts & Labor,” focuses on dirty, rugged skilled labor, a stark contrast to its home in the Tilt Gallery.

Opening Soon: Urban Grocery and Wine Bar

September 16, 2009 | By

The much-anticipated opening of the Phoenix Public Market’s new Urban Grocery & Wine Bar is nearing reality.

Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Get Out and Volunteer

September 16, 2009 | By

We anticipate covering about 230 miles on area roads to attend Make A Difference Day projects. The message we like to send is that every individual can make a difference.