Arts and Entertainment

Sprawlr, an upcoming online magazine founded by ASU grad Daniel Mills, will share literary works focused on the state of Arizona. The site seeks to create a sense of place, recognition and respect for the Grand Canyon State.

Renowned jazz pianist Charles Lewis celebrated his 81st birthday on Sunday with a performance at The Nash jazz venue. Still active in the music scene, friends and admirers gathered to hear Lewis play and share stories of his life.

Seeking your purpose in life is already a difficult task, but in the 1950s, it was even harder. The barrier of racial segregation defined...

{9} the Gallery hosted an artist reception Friday evening with the artists featured in their monthly exhibition that opened on Sept. 5. The gallery, located at Grand Avenue and McKinley Street, featured contemporary artists Dino Paul and Mikey Jackson, whose works encompass very different styles, but both use women as a focal point.

On the corner of Fifth and Washington streets, the Arizona Science Center welcomed customers for the debut of their new science exhibit, National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers, on Sunday.

For the past six years, the Firehouse Gallery, located on First and Roosevelt streets, has been the venue for the monthly Third Friday event deemed “a performance night by artists, for artists” by gallery co-owner Michael 23. The open-mic night allowed performers of various mediums and ages to perform in front of an audience.

The Shade Gallery at MonOrchid is featuring the work of Lara Plecas in an exhibit titled “Old Stories," which includes whimsical collages in quilt-inspired patterns.

Local poet Shawnte Orion's latest book is being published by a New York publisher. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Becky Brisley reflects on her relationship with Orion and poetry.

Tito Munoz, at 31, is young for a Phoenix Symphony music director -- but his depth of experience, both with conducting from a young age and playing violin in an orchestra himself, led to his role conducting the symphony today.

It was interesting to see just her face reflected in the mirror, surrounded by a pool of black. There was so much mystery in the image, yet there was also a sense of comfort and sureness from her face staring back.