Collective art gallery closes, vintage music center set to take its place

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Indie ArtHouse closed its doors this week after only being in business for a little over a year. The space has already been rented out to a new tenant, music store Mods and Rockers, which is slated to open in late May. Read story

Students participate in forum with President Crow, raise concerns about campus security

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ASU President Michael Crow hosted a student forum broadcast out of the West campus Tuesday, allowing students from each campus the chance to discuss topics of concern such as campus security, transportation and tuition. Read story

Police arrest nine during protest demonstration in opposition to SB 1070

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Nine people were arrested in midtown Phoenix Wednesday during a protest against Arizona’s controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 1070. Read story

Volunteers support urban gardening with completion of Valley of the Sunflowers

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The Valley of the Sunflowers project is in its final season in its current location, but could pop up in another vacant lot in the future. Read story

Yoga-clothing store to open in Cityscape

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Ra-Apparel, an organic yoga-clothing store, will open in downtown Phoenix’s CityScape this summer. Read story

Durant's restaurant inspires reopening of play

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The former owner of Durant’s, a popular steakhouse in midtown Phoenix, is the subject of a play that opens Thursday. Read story

LGBT community marks growth with annual Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival

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The 32nd annual Pride Festival brought Phoenix residents together to celebrate diversity and the growth of the LGBT community through businesses, the arts and a vibrant culture. Read story

Community celebrates inaugural art, bike event downtown

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Bicyclists, artists and downtown Phoenix residents gathered Friday night for the inaugural Pedal Craft Phoenix bicycling event. Read story

Possible bike lane extensions among topics at annual bike summit

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The second annual Bicycle Summit of Phoenix met Saturday at the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown, discussing issues, ideas and solutions in the biking community. Read story

Salsa dance troupe opens new dance studio on Roosevelt Row

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Flamenco Por La Vida, the dance troupe that has electrified the Clarendon Hotel’s Gallo Blanco Cafe for three years, has found a permanent home in the heart of Roosevelt Row. Read story