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Partnering with ASU Art Museum, Combine Studios both houses the artist and their work as a artist residency. Iraqi Bassim al-Shaker is the only current resident.

The Phoenix Gallery Coalition, made up of six art galleries, is working to unite galleries with shared goals and practices. The organization, which started earlier this year, is looking to expand its membership.

Bicyclists will be able to breathe a sigh of fresh air as the city focuses on more bike-friendly streets in collaboration with the new bike-share program starting December.

The Phoenix Showcase at FilmBar presents a rare opportunity for local filmmakers to show their work to a wider audience, highlighting films that would not otherwise receive exposure.

Sen. John McCain told a crowded Burton Barr Central Library Thursday that the government is not considering sending American soldiers to intervene in Syria as the debate over involvement in the Middle Eastern country continues.

A popular San Francisco-based ridesharing company is expanding its operations to Phoenix, according to a launch party announcement posted on several event-sharing sites.

An exhibit slated to open Thursday at the Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery was canceled last week, resulting in some artists’ withdrawal of involvement at the Herberger and in a protest scheduled for the day the show was set to run.

The city of Phoenix is set to complete renovations on First Street with paint and plants instead of heavy construction. The city will forgo tearing up the street and relocating utilities by using paint, planters and other design materials to complete the design guidelines set by the First Street Streetscape Study.

Chef Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis and the Phoenix Public Market Cafe held a "Chef for a Day" contest, which ended on Sept. 1. The winner and three of their friends will get to have a meal cooked for them by Chamberlin.

Artel Phx, an unconventional art installation show will transform sections of the Clarendon Hotel and Spa from Sept. 5–7.