Grand Avenue plans future with help from EPA
A workshop held last week laid out plans to make Grand Avenue more pedestrian friendly and culturally unique.
Lesbian couple seeks legal counsel after being asked to leave restaurant for kissing
A lesbian couple has decided to seek legal counsel for what they perceive as discrimination after being asked to leave District American Kitchen and Wine bar last week.
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.
Local artist paints art gallery mural, one wall at a time
A giant orchid with insect-like characteristics, intermingling with the center of the stenciled word “monOrchid”, now covers the west wall of the MonOrchid Gallery on Roosevelt and 2nd streets as part of an ongoing mural project.
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.
Mojo Bowl brings all-natural ‘fuel food’ to farmers market
Mojo Bowl offers all-natural options for customers looking for a healthy place to eat. The food truck makes an appearance at Saturday farmers markets at the Phoenix Public Market.
Film festival spotlights up-and-coming filmmakers from across Arizona
The eighth annual Almost Famous Film Festival in downtown Phoenix on Thursday gave amateur filmmakers a shot at fame by showcasing the short films of 20 teams from all across Arizona.
Food-truck coalition expands to second venue in downtown Phoenix
Food trucks hoping to satisfy Phoenix's insatiable craving for gourmet on wheels will take to a new location this Friday at the Phoenix New Times building on 12th and Jefferson streets.
Roosevelt Row CDC named finalist for Creative Placemaking Grant
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation has been named a finalist for a national grant for creative placemaking because of its dynamic use of space in downtown Phoenix.
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.