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New Local Currency To Be Unveiled
Local currency coins to be presented to public first Friday during self-guided art walk. The coins are good for free items or discounts on local purchases. They will be used in lieu of the raffle tickets for the free clothes swap in ShopDevious beginning 8/15.
Hop On Board The Night Rail
You can join our friends at “Light Rail Friday Night” who will be meeting at Rula Bula on Mill from 6-9 pm. After that, people will be meeting (10:00 pm) at Monti’s and at Maizie’s, which is just south of the light rail station at Central and Camelback.
50’s Ranch near Light Rail in great Uptown location
Walk to the 7th Ave Light Rail Station from this large single story home on a spacious corner lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths with separate entry for what could be home/office. Situated on a lushly landscaped lot with privacy in both front and back yards. Also, walking or bicycling distance to all of the new restaurants & other retail, opening near Central & Camelback including Postino’s, Lola’s, Haus Modern Living and on and on.
Another ‘Movie Mondays’ Event This Week
Monday is approaching and that means another ‘Movie Mondays’ event at the Heard Museum.
On Monday, July 27 and 1:30pm, the museum will show Turquoise Rose, 94-minute coming-of-age story. The film follows a Navajo college student named Turquoise Rose as she begrudgingly forgoes a trip to Europe with her friends to return to the Navajo Reservation and take care of her ailing grandmother.
Mayor Gordon’s Blog
My first day in Washington DC this week was focused on developing opportunities that will bring business to Phoenix. Thanks to our beautiful new convention center and hotel in Downtown Phoenix, I invited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to host their international conference in Phoenix. The conference would bring more than 1,000 attendees to the city to experience great new dining and entertainment. We would all love to see the streets and restaurants downtown full of Electrical Workers.
Live in Arizona’s tallest residential building
Does high-rise living interest you, but you thought you couldn’t afford the mortgage plus HOA? If you’re interested in renting in Downtown Phoenix, there are actually a limited number of condos for rent at 44 Monroe, our tallest residential tower. Amenities include indoor/outdoor pool, spa cantilevering into the skyline, state of the art fitness center & conference room. Enjoy the community entertainment lounge, play pool, watch the game, enjoy wine & food in a relaxing intimate setting or step outdoors on the terrace and enjoy the views and fresh air.
CityScape Celebrates Topping Off
Downtown Phoenix’s newest addition, CityScape, celebrated the “Topping Out” of their 27-story Phase I office tower yesterday.
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joined management leaders from RED Development and Hunt Construction Group at the ceremony to announce nine new tenants signing on for CityScape’s Phase I office tower. The tower is slated to open in Spring 2010.
Third Friday Concert Series at Civic Space
Today is Third Friday which means another free concert at the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. The show, featuring Gospel Claws and Dry River Yacht Club, begins at 7:30pm.
Heard Museum Hosts Another ‘Movie Mondays’ Event
Head over to the Heard Museum at 2301 N. Central Aev. this Monday for another ‘Movie Mondays’ event on July 20 at 1:30pm. This week, the museum will be featuring The Return of Navajo Boy.
The film chronicles an extraordinary chain of events, beginning with the appearance of a 1950s film reel, which leads to the return of a long lost brother to his Navajo family.
Huge 2 story Bungalow in East Evergreen Historic District
This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone who wants to live and work in Downtown Phoenix, all under the same roof or for a full blown Professional Office ie. Attorney, Lobbyist, Architect or ? You’re talking a renovated property here with hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A few of the bedrooms would serve as great conference rooms. Property is zoned R-5 and is within walking distance to Safeway, Starbucks & others to the North, Roosevelt Row to the South, Downtown Phoenix Public Library & Light Rail to the West.
