As a result of the state budget established in March, the grants that the Arizona Commission on the Arts distributes to arts organizations like Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona and Rising Youth Theatre will be put on hiatus, discontinued or reduced.
A new partnership between ASU's Walter Cronkite School and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering will create a dual degree program focusing on journalism and graphic information technology.
The Wild Thaiger, located on Thomas Road and Central Avenue, will be featured in an upcoming episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" after a visit from Guy Fieri last Friday.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Street and First Avenue. Union @ Roosevelt, a mixed-use development containing apartments along with retail and restaurant space, will begin construction there.
Downtown Dining visits FEZ's new location on Central Avenue to sample from its brunch, specials and dessert menus. Our reviewer decides that while the food may at times be overpriced, the atmosphere and taste are worth it.
The event at Margaret T. Hance Park this weekend hosted activities such as crafts for kids and performances ranging from traditional Chinese dance to martial-arts displays.
