Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery prepares students to build, repair guitars for career
Luthiers build and repair stringed instruments, and the school on Grand Avenue is one of the few accredited schools for this practice in the country. More than 2,000 students have graduated since the school opened in 1975.
Icehouse hosts audience-immersive ASU play that explores living with mental disorders
"The Seven Layers of Bastian Bachman," which runs through Sunday at the Icehouse, features different scenes in various rooms to emulate the experience of brain disorders such as dementia from the inside and out.
Downtown Phoenix Partnership employees potentially expanding duties
The Downtown Phoenix Partnership may become the latest member in the group of organizations under the umbrella of the adolescent organization, Downtown Phoenix Inc. If finalized, Downtown Phoenix Inc. would have a greater infrastructure to work with in developing and renovating the city core.
ASU faculty and alumni react to death of former Downtown campus vice president
Former Downtown campus Vice President Debra Friedman died Sunday of lung cancer, leaving a legacy of community involvement and leadership for both ASU and the downtown Phoenix community.
Fifth Street Paint Supply brings color to local artists’ canvases
Local artists J.B. Snyder, Jeff Hoopes and Zachary Glover are the co-owners of the newly opened Fifth Street Paint Supply. The shop offers a wide variety of paint and art supplies for the artists that call downtown home.
Workshop educates property owners on how to combat illicit graffiti on homes, buildings
Phoenix officials provided a workshop Thursday to educate residents on how to fight illicit graffiti spraying in their neighborhoods, including how to address the issue in a courtroom setting.
Student who wrote letter to ‘MLK Black Party’ fraternity saw best, worst of Internet
Many community members stand behind the letter African American Men of Arizona State University President Ja'han Jones wrote to the Tau Kappa Epsilon speaking out against the "MLK Black Party" members of the fraternity held on Monday.
Trio of women create Faces of Garfield to spur community awareness
Three women living in the historic Garfield neighborhood wanted a way to showcase the faces of their neighbors while also inspiring others to create their own art. Their solution was the photo blog Faces of Garfield, which updates photos of Garfield residents with their quotes to Facebook and Instagram.
African-American community leaders respond to ASU fraternity party
Following the controversy over the fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon's MLK Day-themed party, ASU and downtown Phoenix community officials responded with a press conference outside the Walter Cronkite School building. The fraternity is currently suspended and under investigation.
MLK award breakfast recognizes, awards five community leaders
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Breakfast, held Friday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, honored not only King but five Phoenix citizens who were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the community.