DevilPass: Grand Avenue and Food Truck festivals, spooky theater, St. Vincent concert
Festivals and theater take center stage this weekend in downtown Phoenix.
Jobot employees perform to celebrate one-year anniversary
"Showbot at Jobot" celebrated the coffee shop’s first year anniversary Monday evening by having seven employees display their creative talent through music, poetry and comedy.
Local dance production performs in Phoenix before traveling to England
Dim lighting, coffins in plain sight, spooky background music: it didn’t take long for audience members of Lisa Starry’s A Vampire Tale to sense a dark twist looming in their future. Although most of the show was choreographed, this year’s rendition of A Vampire Tale left room for audience participation.
Maker Faire brings mix of science, art and engineering to downtown Phoenix
Maker Faire, a fair that celebrates different forms of science, art and engineering from individuals of all ages, came to downtown Phoenix on Saturday, showcasing do-it-yourself projects from a variety of vendors.
Phoenix Design Museum raises awareness of community design, history
Phoenix's oldest warehouse hosted a reception to celebrate the opening of the city’s first design museum Thursday night.
Skateboard competition captivates First Fridays audience
People flooded the parking lot on East Roosevelt and North Fourth streets to watch the Red Bull Triple Set competition, a component of First Fridays that saw more than 50 local and out-of-state skateboarders strive to win $1,500.
Local music venue a hub for personal, passionate performances
Despite its obscurity, the Trunk Space music venue is one of several downtown businesses that boast local musicians, but what differentiates it from its musical relatives is the absence of alcohol.
Music venue set to debut its first show
Crescent Ballroom, a mid-size music venue, lounge, full-bar and restaurant, will debut its first show Monday night with bands Blind Pilot and Dan Mangan after construction began a short three months ago.
Reggae artist, organizations raise awareness of human rights at festival
Internationally recognized reggae rock artist Manu Chao demonstrated his support for Arizona human rights organizations with a free concert Wednesday night in downtown Phoenix.
UCENT art exhibit empowers individuals affected by disabilities
A new art exhibit focused on uniting the community and promoting social engagement opened last week on the first and second floors of the University Center building on ASU’s Downtown campus.