Arts and Entertainment

Public art program brings temporary piece to empty lot

Phoenix is jumping on board a public art program with six other Valley cities and will soon install temporary pieces created by local artists.

Slide show: Third annual Phoestivus open-air market

The third annual Phoestivus open-air market will return to the Phoenix Public Market lot tonight after its first event drew hundreds last Wednesday. Visitors can expect holiday goods, food trucks, a beer garden and much more.

City awards grants to downtown Phoenix arts and culture groups

Artlink Phoenix, an organization that supports local artists in downtown Phoenix, will expand their 25th Anniversary of Art Detour larger than ever with the help of a grant by the city of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.

Music venue set to open next year in former Ruby Room building

Last Exit Live, a music venue and bar specializing in rock and blues, is settling in the former Ruby Room building located near Central Avenue and Grant Street and is set to open early next year.

Slide show: Tamale Festival

Food City held its 2012 Tamale Festival on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Phoenix between First and Fourth avenues on Washington Street.

Mayor’s awards honor artists of all mediums

Five organizations and individuals were honored Saturday with the first annual Mayor’s Art Awards in conjunction with the Phoenix Festival of the Arts in Margaret T. Hance Park.

First Friday guide: Mythological art, Star Wars Christmas special and scavenger hunt

This First Friday get into holiday spirt with legendary Star Wars Holiday Special and there is also a possibility to win prizes in a scavenger hunt.

Third annual Phoestivus to be held December 5 and 12

The third annual Phoestivus open-air market chock-full of holiday delight will take over the Phoenix Public Market area in downtown Phoenix Dec. 5 and...

Light parade slated for Saturday; Central Avenue receives holiday adornment

The Arizona Public Service Electric Light Parade will make its way down Central Avenue on Saturday for its 26th year lighting up the streets...

Heard Museum marketplace to feature Native American ornaments, crafts

The Heard Museum will feature its fifth annual Ornament Marketplace beginning on Thanksgiving Day. The marketplace will host about 30 Native American artists selling handmade ornaments, baskets and wreaths.