Tag: downtown phoenix events


Ear Candy on the Fringe

March 27, 2009 | By

A note from Nate & Ear Candy: Ear Candy is helping support the PHX:Fringe Festival with a Special Event at Phoenix Art Museum. We’ll have the MidFirst Bank Mobile Fundraising Van out collecting change to support Ear Candy music programs- they are matching every donation up to $1,000! Talent for the event will be plentiful. … Read more

Go Dark This Saturday For Earth Hour

March 27, 2009 | By

This Saturday, from 8PM – 10PM Arizona Science Center is hosting An Evening Under the Stars in Heritage Square (with Lights Out during Earth Hour from 8:30-9:30 p.m.). Join us, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Saguaro Astronomy Club & East Valley Astronomy Club as we celebrate Earth Hour with hands-on activities, educational information, handouts, take-aways and giveaways!

Carolyn Lavender At The Modified

March 16, 2009 | By

Modified Arts is pleased to announce the opening reception for artist Carolyn Lavender Friday March 20th from 6-9 PM.

Phoenix artist, Carolyn Lavender, will be showing the current pieces in her “Journal” series. These paintings are based on collages done in her personal journals, which she as been keeping since age 14.

Weekday Ridership Still Growing

March 12, 2009 | By

Almost 5,000 more people used light rail on an average weekday in February than in January, according to METRO officials.

Good news for Metro Phoenix as a whole – but great news for Downtown Phoenix!

Go “West of Western” This Weekend

March 12, 2009 | By

Join the Phoenix Art Museum for a two-day outdoor culinary extravaganza featuring Arizona’s renowned chefs and a sublime selection of wines and spirits from around the world. Venture inside for the opening of our Spring exhibition featuring one of the most successful American artists of the early 20th century.

The Arizona National Boat Show

January 21, 2009 | By

Big boat show happening at the Phoenix Convention Center.  Why not forget about all the depressing newspaper headlines and go dream about buying a new boat or if you have the bucks, buy one.  In addition to boats, Pro Riders will be demonstrating the newest gear and latest tricks on a 170 ft. lake on… Read more

Get some Origami Tips

January 16, 2009 | By

For those of you who have no desire to watch the Cardinals this Sunday, you can always visit the Japanese Friendship Garden and watch a demonstration of Origami, the ancient art of paper folding by Doris Asano.  The presentation is free with admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden. Presentation is at 1 PM. The Japanese… Read more

Rock “n” Roll Marathon Fitness Expo

January 15, 2009 | By

January 16 – 17.  One of the events leading up to the P.F. Chang’s Rock “n” Roll Marathon on Sunday is the Fitness Expo happening at the Phoenix Convention Center. Check out the latest Health & Fitness Stuff, attend free clinics. 10am-7pm Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday. get info online