The Lab celebrates one year as art, retail space
The Lab, an art gallery at Roosevelt and Sixth streets, celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday with live music, free t-shirts and other festivities.
Community builder counts downtown Phoenix, arts among passions
For Kenny Barrett, co-founder and director of Roosevelt Growhouse and project manager for Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation, it was never a question of if he would make an impact on the downtown Phoenix community. Rather, it was a question of how.
Downtown Phoenix arts event features parade, performances
The seventh Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts will welcome community members of all ages to participate in an evening of family-friendly expression, community and environmental consciousness this Saturday.
Poet and activist Andrea Gibson enchants audience with words at local gallery
Andrea Gibson, the popular poet, performed at {9} The Gallery in downtown Phoenix Wednesday to about 100 people who sat listening to, laughing at and applauding for the 37-year-old activist on her nationwide tour.
Democrats, Republicans gather in downtown Phoenix hotels for election parties
Democrats and Republicans gathered at the Renaissance and Hyatt hotels respectively to watch the election results unfold so that they could celebrate their victories together. Students were able to gather in the First Amendment Forum of the Cronkite School to watch the election coverage.
Civic Space concert series returns for second year
The Lunchtime Concert Series at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix returned for its second year with the sweet smells of fry bread and musical talent reminiscent of Aretha Franklin.
Long-lasting arts and culture nonprofit announces end
Alliance for Audience, the Phoenix nonprofit organization designed to support and create awareness of Arizona culture and arts, announced in late October its official termination.
Food Truck Fiesta offers students opportunity to explore new cuisine
Students gathered on Taylor Street to sample local cuisine from trucks Tuesday afternoon at the Food Truck Fiesta hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown.
Exhibit highlights 125 years of public transportation in Phoenix
The city of Phoenix will celebrate 125 years of public transportation with an exhibit in the Burton Barr Central Library called "From Mule to Fuel (and electricity): 125 years of horse cars, streetcars, buses, and light rail."
Volunteers clean up graffiti at citywide event
About 3,000 volunteers removed graffiti from locations around the city as part Graffiti Free Phoenix: Wipe it out!