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Catrina Kahler and Jill Bernstein from Artlink Phoenix discussed the organization's history, the evolution of Art Detour and its place in downtown Phoenix as a whole. The role of last weekend's Art d'Core Gala and attempts to connect art with the community as a two-way street were addressed, too.

Art Detour and the Viva Phoenix music festival will take place this upcoming weekend, making it one of the busiest and biggest weeks for art downtown. Here is a map to make sure you know your way around town.

Hosts Jayson Chesler and Miguel Otarola were joined by Arts and Entertainment editor Alex Scoville to discuss programs in the downtown Phoenix community that offer opportunities to learn about art and practice artistic expression. Discussion was sparked by classes starting at Revival Art Collective.

Several hundred protestors gathered at the state Capitol Monday night, continuing their protest of Senate Bill 1062, which would allow businesses to refuse to provide service to customers based on religious principles.

A romantic, forbidden love-themed fashion show at {9} the Gallery depicted famous couples, both fictional and nonfictional. The show was developed by Ty Jones, an assistant at {9} the Gallery.

Discussion points included the impact of the robbery and the recovery effort. The hosts also discussed what the process proves about small businesses in the downtown arts community.

Hosts Jayson Chesler and Miguel Otarola discussed the place of holiday-themed events in downtown Phoenix's arts and entertainment community. The saturation of these events and what the hosts feel the events need to do to be successful was discussed through the lens of Valentine's Day events.

Some of the top bartenders and mixologists in the Valley participated in the Fifth Annual Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition at the Crescent Ballroom on Sunday afternoon.

Hosts Jayson Chesler and Miguel Otarola were joined by Domenico Nicosia for this episode. Several of February's First Friday events were previewed, including Five15 Arts' "I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours" and The Pseudo Science Show at Bragg's Pie Factory's Frontal Lobe Gallery.

Joyride Taco House offers a comfortable ambiance along with an inviting bar area and appetizing menu items crafted in traditional Mexican style including Almond Horchata agua fresca, slow-roasted pork tortas and delicious chicken tacos.