Community holds second march demanding justice after Trayvon Martin’s death
Phoenix residents united Wednesday night at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix at the “Million Hoodie March,” sharing the message to stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin and to bring together communities.
Artists gather to celebrate and explore beauty
Paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, body-painted models and music filled the Crescent Ballroom Friday night for an art show to kick off Art Detour 24.
Downtown Devil Weekly: March 12
This week, hosts Nick Gnat, Connor Radnovich and Mauro Whiteman discuss the controversial advertisement/mural on the historic Luhrs Building, ASU's new policy restricting access of non-ASU-affiliated personnel in buildings on the Downtown campus, the misuse of funds by the Student Nutrition Council and a new housing development in the Roosevelt Arts District.
Sausage maker’s family traditions help build strong downtown network
Schreiner's Fine Sausage began in 1955 using traditional German recipes and continues to stay busier than ever despite the turbulent economy.
Wednesday market serves up Food Truck Mania
The normal Wednesday night food truck event was shaken up this week when seven new food trucks rolled onto the scene. The Phoenix Street Food Coalition put on a larger-scale food-truck event, dubbed Food Truck Mania, by bringing in a slew of new and old trucks to sell their food. A total of 14 food trucks were in attendance.
Modern and vintage fashion meet at downtown bow tie boutique
Aaron Kimberlin, founder and owner of Dapper + Dash, saw the fabrics that his ancestors wore as a chance to repurpose vintage material into bow ties. Dapper + Dash held its unveiling at the Mercantile salon and vintage boutique in downtown Phoenix Saturday.
Mutant Pinatas offer opportunity for all to be artists
Over 100 piñatas were for viewing purposes only at the 5th Annual Mutant Pinata Show held Friday at Bragg’s Pie Factory.
Occupy Phoenix organizes protest of ALEC, marches through downtown
Members of Occupy Phoenix protested across downtown Phoenix Wednesday against the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, and corporations associated with it. The event was part of a nationwide protest called F29, an event coordinated by Occupy Portland to raise awareness of ALEC, according to an Occupy Phoenix press release.
Downtown Devil Discussion focuses on unused spaces, development in downtown Phoenix
A panel of community activists spoke Tuesday about fostering a thriving downtown, local projects and an engaged public.
Video: Local artists makeover car wash
Local artists gave a self-service car wash in Phoenix an artistic makeover in late 2011. Muralists Lalo Cota and Angel Diaz collaborated to revamp the car wash at Seventh Avenue and Roosevelt Street.