Curtain Critic: High fives all around for Stray Cat Theatre’s ‘Hand to God’
For a horror-inspired story about possession, “Hand to God” brings forth more bursts of laughter than jump scares.
Then again, its use of goofy puppets...
Downtown Digest: CD art, China and cocktails
I’m back again! It’s your favorite guide to downtown Phoenix events, T.J. Triolo! I have some interesting events for you this week, including one...
Adult Puppet Theater grows in popularity in Phoenix
Rows of puppets sit on a shelf, mouths agape and eyes blank. Stacey Gordon pulls one off the shelf and turns it to me.
“You’re...
Devil’s Advocate: A Very Downtown Valentine’s Day
If you're going to make a Valentine's Day reservation at an expensive restaurant, you should probably do that soon. (To my boyfriend, if you're...
Downtown Digest: Week of 2/5 – 2/11
Hello everyone, I’m back again! It’s T.J. Triolo with your weekly guide to events happening downtown in the upcoming week. Here are a few...
METROnome: Classic fiddle tunes, new music from Gaelynn Lea at Valley Bar
Gaelynn Lea, winner of NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Concert Contest, made her second appearance last night at downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar for her Winter...
METROnome: Jóse González and Bedouine @ The Van Buren
Gentle guitar strumming filled The Van Buren as performers Bedouine and Jóse González made their first stop of their tour together in downtown Phoenix.
Standing...
Downtown Digest: Week of 1/29 – 2/4
Hello, lovely Downtown Devil readers! My name’s Thomas Triolo, but you can call me T.J. I’ll be taking over the Downtown Digest, so I’ll...
Curtain Critic: ATC’s ‘La Mancha’ lights up the Herberger
By the time the stage lights faded and the cast of “Man of La Mancha” gave their final bow, my cheeks hurt from smiling...
Downtown Digest: Week of 1/22-1/28
Downtown Digest is back for the spring semester! It’s your weekly preview from Downtown Devil, with information about community meetings, arts and culture events,...