Becky Brisley

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Devil’s Advocate: Orion’s ‘The Existentialist Cookbook’ merges humor and beauty

Local poet Shawnte Orion's latest book is being published by a New York publisher. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Becky Brisley reflects on her relationship with Orion and poetry.

Phoenix partnership presents code to regulate construction near light-rail stations

Reinvent PHX, a Phoenix sustainability group, presented its Walkable Urban Code to the city's Historic Preservation Committee Monday. The new code would support more transit-friendly construction around the city's light-rail stations.

ASU assistant professor explores complexity of net neutrality in New York Times Cafe lecture

Andrew Pilsch spoke at the Post Office Wednesday night, highlighting the issues that have been spotlighted in recent news as big-name cable companies strive to control the content passing through their networks.

Copper State Poetry Slam 2014 offers a varied representation of local slam-poetry talents

The 2014 Copper State Poetry Slam, taking place July 26 to 27 at the Playhouse on the Park, will bring slam teams from across the state together to duel it out with passion and verse.

Four Chambers Press publication a welcome boost to the downtown Phoenix literary scene

Four Chambers Press has filled the community's need for a compilation of local literature. It has already published one issue, released in December of last year, and plans on releasing the next issue in October.

Grand Avenue art exhibit aims to promote history and culture of Chicano Movement

Bright, colorful paintings representing the Mexican mural tradition have taken over entire walls at the Frontal Lobe Community Space and Gallery on Grand Avenue this month.