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METROnome: Phoenix blog showcases both indie musical talent and Arizona scenery

Mandi Kimes and Freddie Paull are founders of Underground Alt, a new music blog that spotlights talented local artists by filming them perform in different Arizona settings.

Broadway stars light up the stage with Phoenix Symphony for night of musical classics

Broadway stars Santino Fontana, known as the voice of Hans in "Frozen," and Laura Osnes starred in the Phoenix Symphony's "Broadway Romance," a performance of songs from 17 Broadway musicals, on Friday and Saturday.

METROnome: Los Dias de la Crescent showcases downtown arts and community

For nearly eight hours, Los Dias de la Crescent—a free music festival hosted by the Crescent Ballroom—transformed the Civic Space Park into the heart of the Phoenix community and culture. Thirteen local bands unified the diverse community as they showcased their art for hundreds.

Idea Soup event awards grant to fund pitch bettering Phoenix refugee community

Idea Soup, a Phoenix-based organization that raises money for refugee causes, hosted a dinner and idea proposal event Thursday night. The top winner will create a nutritional program for refugee women.

METROnome: OK Go bassist talks album release and upcoming Crescent Ballroom concert

Following the Oct. 14 release of their fourth album, “Hungry Ghosts,” OK Go will be taking the Crescent Ballroom stage on Friday. Emily Liu spoke with the group's bassist, Tim Nordwind, about their new album and what to expect at the show.

ASU graduate starts up Sprawlr, an online nonprofit magazine about Arizona

Sprawlr, an upcoming online magazine founded by ASU grad Daniel Mills, will share literary works focused on the state of Arizona. The site seeks to create a sense of place, recognition and respect for the Grand Canyon State.