Arts and Entertainment

Jon Linton aims to show the public the stories of homeless men and women that are often ignored through the power of his photography. His project, called I Have a Name, has gained a following online and will make a debut at {9} The Gallery on December First Friday.

Local artist Travis Vallance's life is filled with struggles and triumphs, like those of many artists throughout the downtown arts district.

Captain Squeegee, a seven-piece local act oozing with sudsy sounds and eccentric energy, will be playing at the Crescent Ballroom Thursday night to celebrate the release of their new album, “To The Bardos!”

From 12 months to one week before a performance, Arizona theater companies go through many motions to make a show happen, starting with figuring out the upcoming year's schedule and ending with everyone working together in real time.

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.

Music Together's music and movement classes are aimed at developing children’s social and motor skills. The music organization has classes in downtown Phoenix and the greater Valley area.

The Bar on Central is currently open to anyone 18 years or older once a week. Its College Night, which began in mid-October along with the bar's grand opening, happens every Wednesday starting at 10 p.m.

Hosts Jayson Chesler and Miguel Otarola talk in-depth with Director of Community Initiatives Connor Descheemaker about ASU’s involvement and interaction with the downtown Phoenix community.

Students and faculty at ASU joined the community in a round of positive feedback for the ASU Herberger Institute's recent announcement that it will be moving half its Master of Fine Arts programs to a renovated warehouse downtown that is near other arts facilities.

The treatment of women in early 20th century mental hospitals is the focus of the Herberger Institute's new experimental play, "Asylum." The performances are interactive, allowing audience members to choose how to follow the story or specific actors. The show runs for this weekend only at the Icehouse.