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Heard Museum Brings Fun Indoors With ‘Movie Mondays’
If you haven’t yet, it’s time to check out Movie Mondays at the Heard Museum.
On Monday, August 10 at 1:30pm, the museum will be showing Waterbuster, a 2006 documentary chronicling the dislocation and relocation of the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Nation of North Dakota due to a dam that inundated their homeland along the banks of the Missouri River. The 79-minute film is also the personal story of the director’s family, whose life choices were influenced by this powerful reshaping of the landscape.
Si Robins Named New Managing Editor
When I think of downtown Phoenix, I think of opportunity. I think of people coming together, forming a tight-knit community and making our neighborhoods a better place. I think of our thriving arts and entertainment scene, our beautifully preserved turn-of-the-century buildings and our cutting-edge innovations in the light rail and ASU’s budding campus.
So Long and Thanks for All the Fish
There is never enough time.
It is because of this packed schedule I will be submitting my resignation, effectively August 7, from the DPJ.
First Friday At After Hours Gallery
After Hours Gallery is hosting an opening reception this Friday, August 7 for their new African art exhibit, Masks. The reception will be from 6 to 10pm and a portion of all Mask proceeds benefits Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees, a local non-profit that helps resettle refugees.
Historic Fixer on 2 1/2 lots in Garfield
A property like this rarely becomes available. This is probably one of only ten truly individually significant historic buildings in the Garfield historic district. Built in 1913, an original, nearly 2100 sq ft, two story brick bungalow with formal living, formal dining, large kitchen with original cabinetry and a huge pantry and laundry room. Great sized bedrooms downstairs, four bedrooms, bath, and foyer landing upstairs. Terrific windows throughout and solid wood floors in much of the house.
First Friday At Practical Art
Meet artist Layla Luna on Friday, August 7 at a free reception beginning at 7pm at Practical Art, 5070 N. Central Ave. Viewing nine original paintings and more than 30 sketches, all capturing a wild variety of wonderful birds, while you enjoy wine and cheese.
Night Rail (now with more pics!)
The first ever Night Rail event can be summed up in one phrase, “Veni, vidi, vici” – we came, we saw, we conquered.
The event was organized to show support for the extended light rail hours for Friday and Saturday evenings until 2 a.m. On Friday, July 31st light rail supporters gathered at various locations along on the line with plans to merge the groups in downtown Phoenix.
‘Movie Mondays’ Continue Through August
Movie Mondays are continuing at the Heard Museum this month, beginning with a showing of Raindance in a Storm on Monday, August 3 at 1:30pm.
In 1990, the Hopi Tribe staged an unprecedented and uncharacteristic public protest against what had been Arizona’s number-one “Indian” attraction for 70 years, yet didn’t include a single Indian. Critically examined for the first time, the culture of the Smoki People organization is seen from the perspectives of those who lived it, those who witnessed it and those offended by it.
Community Coffee With The Mayor
Join Mayor Phil Gordon on Saturday, August 8 at 8:30am for the next Community Coffee event which will be hosted by the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Community Coffee is an opportunity for citizens to connect with the Mayor one-on-one, pose questions and provide feedback for him and his office. Learn about his on-going efforts to revitalize Phoenix and secure stimulus funds in a casual atmosphereCo
Social Media for Business Conference
(ed note: this conference was originally planned for central Phoenix, but moved to Tempe because of capacity issues. It’s just a short light rail ride away!) Whether it is networking, marketing or blogging, social media is being used in a variety of ways. While many businesses have discovered the advantages of using social media, others… Read more
