Thomas Hawthorne

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Craft brewing gains ground: Phoenix Brewers Invitational weekend event in Heritage Square

Heritage Square Park drew 66 local and national breweries at the Phoenix Brewers International this weekend, where those of legal drinking age could sample beers with the purchase of a $35 plastic 12-ounce beer mug.

Gallery profile: Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center

The gallery and studio on Second and Adams streets promotes cultural communication through art. It also holds free events and rents out space in order to expose Latino culture and education.

Arizona Corporation Commission rooftop solar hearings draw hundreds of protesters

A new monthly charge that would replace the current net metering system for solar panel owners in the Valley drew hundreds of protesters and several environmental advocacy groups to the first of the Arizona Corporation Commission's public hearings Wednesday afternoon. APS considers the current system unbalanced, while solar energy users believe a new fee would hurt the move to solar.

Artist, musician serves as inspiration to community with unique style, helpful attitude

Mike Little is a Phoenix native, local artist, expansive musician and avid street sailer. However, it's not just his talents, but his positive and helpful attitude, that serve as an inspiration for others in the downtown Phoenix arts community.

City draws on history for educational art talks

The city of Phoenix's Office of Arts and Culture hosts a series of art talks aimed at educating the public about the city's extensive collection of art, some of which dates back nearly a century.

Paint Phoenix Purple raises awareness of domestic violence with purple lights, streets

The city of Phoenix and over 50 private and public organizations aim to bring awareness to domestic violence through Paint Phoenix Purple, a city-wide event happening during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The city will paint some streets purple and change the lights outside or on buildings such as the Convention Center and City Hall to purple.