24-hour poetry slam draws wordsmiths of all sorts to recite at Lawn Gnome Publishing

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It was four in the morning. A man whose pockets were bursting with poems took the stage at Lawn Gnome Publishing. A meager crowd sleepily clapped. It was only 10 hours into a 24-hour poetry reading. We had a long way to go. Read story

Sixth annual Expresiones dance festival aspires to widen audience in outdoor setting

Dancers will perform under the lights of Roosevelt Row Saturday on the A.R.T.S. Market lot for the sixth annual Expresiones Seis dance festival. Read story

Panel of 'thought leaders' discusses issues, future of Phoenix arts community

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People invested in the future of arts and entertainment gathered to listen to community panelists and a nationally known speaker at Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust’s “Thought Leader in Residence” at Phoenix Center for the Arts Wednesday. Read story

Immigration protest marches through Phoenix for migrant rights

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Activists marched from Steele Indian School Park to County Attorney Bill Montgomery’s office Monday to protest migrant rights. Read story

Downtown Phoenix Partnership highlights 2012 achievements, goals for future

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership’s 2012 Annual Report describes downtown as a region of economic success and vast future development. Read story

Mayor announces CEO for newly formed Downtown Phoenix, Inc.

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Mayor Greg Stanton announced previous Deputy City Manager David Krietor as CEO for a new downtown improvement organization during his State of the City Address Thursday. Read story

MonOrchid Arts' Ball fundraises for relaunch of Shade Projects

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Influential members from the past and present Phoenix art scene gathered at MonOrchid for the Arts’ Ball to celebrate 25 years of Art Detour Saturday. Read story

Panel discusses unique quirkiness of First Fridays, downtown art scene

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Downtown Devil Discussions hosted a discussion about the past, present and future of Phoenix’s First Friday Art Walks with four panelists Tuesday : President Mike Oleskow, veteran Phoenix artist Pete Petrisko, Co-President David Bradley and South Mountain Precinct Sgt. Tim Palmer. Read story

Gallery showcases censored art in nude exhibit

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Artist Eric Cox’s self portrait is just one of the pieces that is featured at the “Unveiled” uncensored artshow at {9} The Gallery. (Photo courtesy of Eric Cox)

After being banned from various galleries downtown, artwork by Phoenix artist Read story

Monthly music festival to bring together local bands and artists

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Nearly 40 bands will converge on downtown Phoenix for Family Friendly Fourth Friday, a monthly all-day music festival starting Jan. 25. The festival will cater to high school and college audiences. Read story