Slide show: PHX Sky Train station art unveiled to city in public art tour

In addition to the opening of the PHX Sky Train at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday, the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program hosted an art tour of the public art projects that were added to beautify the train stations. Read story

Roosevelt Row CDC celebrates development with fourth annual Equinox fundraiser

The Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation held its annual fundraiser, Equinox, at Cibo on Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The funds raised by the event will go toward Roosevelt Row programs such as Growhouse, the Roosevelt Row Merchant Association and A.R.T.S., a program that reuses vacant lots, Cea said. Read story

Five best places to celebrate 'National Chip and Dip Day'

This Saturday March 23 is “National Chip and Dip Day,” and I have a list of the best options for where to celebrate. Read story

Robrt Pela to open gallery following Art Detour preview featuring the Jan and Joe Show

Robrt Pela, a well known member of the Phoenix art scene as the former curator of Willo North Gallery and a columnist for the Phoenix New Times, will be opening his own art space in May. The R. Pela Contemporary Art Gallery will be located on McDowell Road. Read story

Underground Publisher's Conference showcases zine authors

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The Underground Publisher’s Convention was held at Lawn Gnome Publishing Saturday, promoting the and craft culture in downtown Phoenix. Read story

Slide show: Sixth annual Mutant Pinatas Show

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The sixth annual Mutant Pinatas Show at Bragg’s Pie Factory ran from March 1 to March 3, showcasing artistic interpretations of the familiar Mexican vessel. Read story

Miniature golf course to make local art interactive for the Icehouse's 25th anniversary

Community members are collaborating to make local art interactive in an unexpected way by building a miniature golf course. The course will be featured at Icehouse Garden’s Minature Golf this weekend and Hance Park April 7. Read story

Drive-Thru Gallery creates edgy art experience with eclectic decor, photography exhibits

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A new and unique art gallery has opened on Roosevelt and Fifth streets called Drive-Thru Gallery. The owner said he hopes to collaborate with the community with the space. Read story

Community Conversations event brings together public, journalists to discuss politics

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The Walter Cronkite School and the Arizona Republic will host an event for members of the public and journalists to discuss political issues that directly affect them. Read story

Restaurant slated to open in Grand Avenue's Bragg's Pie Factory

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A new restaurant will be taking over the small retail space inside Grand Avenue’s Bragg’s Pie Factory mid-February, bringing with it familiar vegan and vegetarian food and for the first time, pie. Read story