Tag: Downtown Phoenix


Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Public Safety Panel

August 27, 2009 | By

I am back in Phoenix after a quick yet quite busy trip to Washington, DC, earlier this week, where I was asked to participate in a panel focused on public safety by the White House and the Attorney General.

Drive a Soul and Rock ‘n Roll

August 26, 2009 | By

Kia’s Soul Collective event motors into Downtown Phoenix this week, and it gives visitors the opportunity to test drive a sweet ride and witness some some face-melting rock.

‘Triple Espresso’ 2-for-1 Tickets This Week

August 26, 2009 | By

“Triple Espresso,” the java-soaked Actors Theatre performance that received rave reviews last year, is returning to the Herberger Theater Center in September, and through Saturday, August 29 at 8 a.m., you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the opening weekend.

Zombies Invade Space 55

August 25, 2009 | By

Each month, The Improvised Book Club, an ensemble of some of Phoenix’s best improvisers, chooses a different book to read. Then, on the fourth Sunday of the month, they get together at Space 55 to discuss the book in an open setting and providing their unique take on things. Oprah’s Book Club this is not…

Hotel San Carlos Brings Italy to the Dining Table

August 25, 2009 | By

The Copper Door. Prive. The Steakhouse on Central. Nick’s. It’s all in the past. Hotel San Carlos will try its revolving restaurant luck again on September 1, when Via Roma Ristorante opens its doors.

Sips and Grub | Cup of Sweet Toast at Welcome Diner

August 25, 2009 | By

For this wondrous journey, I didn’t even need to leave my neighborhood. The Garfield District is blessed with one of those rare finds, the Welcome Diner.

After Hours Creative — Recreating Downtown One Lot at a Time

August 24, 2009 | By

While attending a recent Get Your Phx event, attendees agreed the After Hours building is the only example of a small-scale, multi-use infill development around Downtown Phoenix.

When the President (and the Media Circus) Comes to Town

August 19, 2009 | By

President Barack Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Downtown Phoenix on Monday morning, as so many presidents have done before, and just as predictably, wherever the president goes, the circus follows.

Your Third Friday: Fair Trade Opening, NU at Heard

August 19, 2009 | By

With options abound this Third Friday, it’s time to get out for more than a casual stroll through that gallery that was too packed a few Fridays back.

Bank-Owned Condos at St. Croix Villas and PRD 845

August 18, 2009 | By

There is currently one unit at each the St. Croix Villas and PRD 845 that are owned by banks that are offering both great prices and low down payments. Each one of these units can be purchased with as little as 3% down.