Michelle Ailport

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Michelle Ailport is a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition to being arts and entertainment editor for Downtown Devil, she also writes Downtown Digest, a weekly column with things to do.

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Downtown Digest: Things to do for Valentine’s Day, weekend in downtown Phoenix

On this day-early special edition of Downtown Digest, now back from its winter break hiatus, we have a rundown of events (and gifts) in downtown Phoenix for your sweethearts. And if you aren’t happily cuffed, treat yourself....

Photos: Sammy Rae and The Friends delight at Crescent Ballroom

Brooklyn-based band Sammy Rae and The Friends delighted the crowd of fans at Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Check out some photo highlights from the concert:

Phoenix Mayor Gallego, Councilwoman Ansari test positive for COVID-19

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari on Friday revealed that they tested positive for COVID-19. Both of the city leaders expressed that they were vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster shots. Gallego has not been...

Downtown Digest: Roller derby, poetry and yin yoga

Happy Monday, downtown Phoenix! It’s Michelle, everyone’s favorite guide to events happening in the area. I come bearing gifts: a week’s worth of fun events. Whether you strap on a pair of roller skates or get up...

Downtown Digest: Live music, poetry and a pizza festival

Good morning, downtown Phoenix! Did you miss Downtown Digest? Our website has been having technical difficulties that we hope are resolved. We have this week’s lineup of fun events, including plenty of live music and a talk about...

How to celebrate Halloween in downtown Phoenix

Unlike last Halloween, monsters and ghouls are free to roam as more venues, restaurants and shops have re-opened for in-person performances and events. Looking for the re-animate your undead social life? You won’t have to wander much farther...