City budget proposal threatens to close Verde Park recreation center
As a consequence of the City of Phoenix's efforts to balance its budget, several recreational and community hubs are on the chopping block. One such place is the recreational center in Verde Park, which offers services to underprivileged youth in the Garfield neighborhood.
Mobile art program provides art education in underserved parts of Phoenix
Art4All, a program presented in collaboration with Valley Leadership and Phoenix Center for the Arts, provides art education to students in districts with small arts budgets. The program recently received a large van that was donated by Valley Metro and is used to take the classes around the city.
Barrett, the Honors College joins downtown arts community with student exhibit
Barrett, the Honors College revived their first ever student art show at the 909 Cooperative for April's Third Friday after it's successful debut on First Friday. The show displayed student art work from three of ASU's campuses and had several interactive stations for guests.
Growhouse hosts metalsmith workshops that aim to engage and inspire community
This Third Friday, GROWop collaborated with Reesing Design to put on the second in a series of metalworking workshops. Six participants learned how to create their own jewelry from instructor Christine Reesing.
Historic DeSoto building will feature a restaurant, bar and marketplace
The C.P. Stephens DeSoto Six Motorcars building in downtown Phoenix is being transformed into the DeSoto Central Marketplace, a market featuring restaurants, locally grown food and a bar. The soon-to-be-renovated building sits between the Roosevelt Neighborhood Historic District and the Roosevelt Row Arts District.
City of Phoenix discusses proposed Roosevelt Street improvements with business owners
The first phase of a street improvement project along Roosevelt Street between Central Avenue and Fourth Street is inching closer to its tentative start date of June 9. The city of Phoenix held an informal gathering Thursday night to inform the public about the upcoming construction.
Journalism student creates Deaf and Hearing Network for people in deaf community
Journalism sophomore Peyton Gallovich and her sign-language teacher Dyan Sue Kovacs worked together to create the Deaf and Hearing Network, which aired its seventh episode Thursday.
Phoenix Hostel a ‘culture house,’ integrating housing with performance and community
The Phoenix Hostel on Ninth and Portland streets kicked off cultural events about a year and a half, inspired by the Mexican phenomenon known as Casas de las Culturas, or culture houses.
Tufts University professor visits ASU, delivers ‘just sustainability’ lecture
While many people only consider sustainability in terms of the environment, social justice and equity is actually a large and integral element of sustainable living, according to a Tufts University professor.
Video: CollabX connects local jazz musicians and poets for collaborative performances
A joint venture between professors of ASU's School of Letters and Sciences and the Herberger Institute mixed jazz artists and poets together for an impromptu evening at the Pythian Lodge in Tempe.