First Friday guide: Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos, experimental film and Cloud 9

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This First Friday features an experimental film series, Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos and more. 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

ASU alumna establishes EMMA Magazine to encourage at-home crafts, fashion for women

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Phoenix-based EMMA Magazine offers young women something they had previously been missing – a chance to explore the world of domestics, crafting and fashion in a non-threatening, creative and modern way. Read story

Exhibit explores LGBT community in western culture with Arizona gay rodeo memorabilia

An exhibit featuring rare Arizona gay rodeo memorabilia engaged Valley residents and the local arts community with its unique perspective on the West last month at the Burton Barr Central Library. Read story

Downtown Devil Discussion panel focuses on unique, diversified design in Phoenix

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The third Downtown Devil Discussion of the semester focused on the impact of design in downtown Phoenix. Read story

Performance space for comedy and theater closing after nine years on Grand Avenue

Comedy and theater space Soul Invictus is closing its doors, leaving theater groups in search of a new home and creating a hole for the entertainment community of Grand Avenue. Read story

Nonprofit organization receives grant to connect Phoenix businesses and the arts

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Local nonprofit organization Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts received a $50,000 grant in late February to help bolster the bond between Phoenix businesses and the arts through a community outreach program. Read story

Third Friday guide: FAUST 2013, a dynamic duo of mixed media and Salon des Enfants

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This week’s Third Friday guide features a recreation of a classic play in modern mixed media, a dynamic duo teaming up for the first time since their Scottsdale-based gallery closed, a lecture on installation art, an exhibition on the human experience and a fundraiser that goes to local students in art programs. 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

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