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Rocky Votolato is Coming to a Living Room Near You

October 19, 2009 | By

In one of the most ambitious, original and risky tours of the year, acoustic crooner Rocky Votolato will be playing in a living room in Downtown Phoenix. And, many others all over America as well.

Blog Action Day: ASU is Conserving Water Downtown

October 15, 2009 | By

October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s topic, climate change, got me thinking of how Downtown Phoenix is trying to make a difference.

Third Friday: A.E. England Gets Dedicated

October 14, 2009 | By

It’s Third Friday this week, and what better way to wind down a hectic week than taking in a chill dedication of a historic building?

Chemical Relief: New Snack Shop Offers a Dose of Feel-Good

October 12, 2009 | By

Chemical Relief, a snack shop with plans to one day be a cooperative grocery, has opened residence on the main floor of the monOrchid.

Get Your Boutique On: Bunky, Phoenicia and Red Dog

October 8, 2009 | By

Bunky Boutique, Red Dog Gallery and Phoenicia Association each bring something different to Downtown Phoenix, and they are all located at 3rd and Garfield streets.

Hold Your Horses: Modified Arts isn’t Dying!

October 7, 2009 | By

In the wake of the news that Kimber Lanning is leaving her post at Modified Arts, a premature outrage ensued, before anyone really considered who is taking over the space.

Hula’s Modern Tiki: Pupus, Pork Plates, Mai Tais and More

October 2, 2009 | By

Presenting a snazzy, reinvented example of an older mid-century aesthetic, Hula’s Modern Tiki in Uptown is a welcome addition to not only the neighborhood, but also the entire city.

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.

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.

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.