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Hosts Jayson Chesler and Miguel Otarola discussed upcoming and ongoing arts and entertainment events, including "The Seven Layers of Bastian Bachman," various concert and theater events and more.

At The Clever Koi, one can delve into the rich flavors of Asian cuisine -- including dumplings, steamed buns and kimchi -- and dine in a pleasantly buzzing atmosphere.

It’s the workout trend sweeping downtown Phoenix, now with a competitive edge. Rush Club competitions pit athletes who train in CrossFit and other functional fitness gyms against each other in an on-stage survival of the fittest. The Final Rush event Saturday saw over 400 spectators in the Pressroom in downtown’s warehouse district.

Professional stage hypnotist Michael DeSchalit, who performed Thursday at ASU's Downtown campus, got his start as a magician. DeSchalit said he loves making people laugh with his performances.

One Coffee Co. brews a quality cup of chai and offers a comfortable atmosphere for students and businesspeople alike. Their baked goods include delicious scones and blueberry muffins.

Startups that are a part of Seed Spot, a midtown incubator, will showcase their business models to the public as part of Demo Day on Wednesday.

Volunteers came together Friday morning to create a giant image of a desert flower for the Ground Cover Public Art Project, which will donate the 300 blankets used to complete the image to the homeless for the winter.

At Bragg's Factory Diner you will find -- and revel in -- a blast from the past nostalgia creeping up on you as you plunge fork-deep into complex flavor combinations.

Local artist Travis Vallance's life is filled with struggles and triumphs, like those of many artists throughout the downtown arts district.

Fabian Bennett is the engagement specialist for Lodestar Day Resource Center in Phoenix. After 10 years as a drug dealer, Bennett reached out for help at the Human Services Campus. He said the services at the campus have given him hope and the opportunity to change his life.