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News & Events

The Living Dead Invade First Friday in Search of… Stuff?

October 2, 2009 | By

The living dead are invading First Friday, but fear not, they won’t be there looking for brains.

First Friday: First @ Park (and a Whole Lot More)

October 1, 2009 | By

Friday debuts First @ Park, where Civic Space’s businesses, arts spaces and, well, park space all come together in celebration of First Friday.

October First Friday

September 30, 2009 | By

Artlink’s First Friday is Downtown Phx’s free monthly artwalk. Now over twenty years-old, First Friday has grown into one of the largest free monthly artwalks in the country. More than 15,000 people come out, rain or shine, to experience local businesses, artists, vendors and the Downtown Phx nightlife. Get ready for some Halloween fun this… Read more

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Bri D. on MADE Boutique

September 29, 2009 | By

I like having a great place like MADE in my neighborhood. Businesses that support local artists will most definitely get my business, especially when the carry such fun and interesting products like this lovely boutique.

Grand Avenue Festival Recap

September 28, 2009 | By

After a week of mild (well, for September in Phoenix) temperatures, the mercury soared yet again just in time for the Grand Avenue Festival.

The Historic Neighborhoods of Phoenix

September 25, 2009 | By

The city of Phoenix has designated 35 different neighborhoods in Downtown and Central Phoenix as “historic neighborhoods.” In addition to living in a neighborhood where there are cool older homes, there are other advantages to living in a “historic district.”

Grand Avenue Festival Music Schedule

September 25, 2009 | By

Here is the latest live music schedule for the Grand Avenue Festival. Check when you arrive at Grand for the most accurate, up-to-date list.

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.