Nicole Neri

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Group builds bridges through international folk dance

In an increasingly divided country, a group of people are bridging different backgrounds, cultures and ages by coming together through the love of music and dance every Tuesday night. The Phoenix International Folk Dancers fill the Great Hall...

Slideshow: Phoenix Pride Parade

  Over 17,000 people gathered to watch the Phoenix Pride’s 37th annual Pride Parade on April 2 to celebrate unity and equality. Over 2,000 parade participants marched along Third street from Thomas to Indian School to loud, upbeat music,...

ArtDetour 29 kicks off with a call from Stanton to protect federal arts funding

Artists and community members helped kick off ArtDetour 29 at the Art D'Core Gala with art, dancing and celebration Thursday night. ArtDetour will showcase 16 galleries, 12 studios, 26 art spaces/cultural venues, and a collection of pop-up exhibitions,...

Amid funding loss fears, AZ Humanities hosts Miranda v. Arizona discussion

AZ Humanities hosted a discussion on the Miranda v. Arizona case Tuesday in the wake of news that a large portion of their funding could be cut.

City Council shoots down sanctuary city petition

Phoenix city council denied a citizen petition to make Phoenix a sanctuary city in a 7-2 vote on Wednesday. After the conclusion of the vote, the council chambers erupted into chants of “shame on you” and “not enough”...

Non-profit dance group MAC & Company reaches out with “Counting Cranes”

Non-profit dance group MAC & Company performed a show called Counting Cranes behind MonOrchid’s art gallery on First Friday. The show earned its namesake because audience members voted on which dances would be performed by placing paper cranes...