Community

Venue, restaurant offers a trip back in time

If you’re looking for a sandwich, a soda, a vintage cocktail served in a mason jar or a good sweat, one thing is certain -- The Duce will take you there.

Improv students take the stage at Torch Theatre

Phoenix’s local improv theater, The Torch Theatre, had a night filled with comedic acts performed by their students Thursday night.

Rev. Jesse Jackson encourages Occupy Phoenix protesters to remain nonviolent

A visit by civil rights leader and Baptist minister Rev. Jesse Jackson revitalized the Occupy Phoenix protests Thursday afternoon at downtown Phoenix’s Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Legendary artist who saw the world still painting and living in downtown Phoenix

Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr. spends most of his days reading, following the 2012 presidential campaign and writing letters to his extensive list of correspondents. But the nationally renowned artist is far from ready to put down his paintbrush.

Delayed Pierce Street construction hinders local business

Construction on Pierce Street will continue into January after originally being expected to finish in November.

Local theater group struggling to continue as contributions, grants lag

For 26 years, Actors Theatre of Phoenix has presented stimulating shows with the intention of adding layers of dialogue into the community.

Slide show: CityScape ice skating

CityScape celebrated the start of the Christmas season Saturday with the return of an ice rink and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

High school creates cookbook to highlight local food, healthy eating

Students at Bioscience High School are connecting with the downtown community through a cookbook they’ve put together as a school fundraiser that showcases their knowledge of local food and healthy eating.

Conspire celebrates its fourth anniversary downtown, looks toward future

More than 200 people gathered at Conspire this weekend to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the artist collective at its current location on the corner of Fifth and Garfield streets with live art, band performances and group activities.

Eight Occupy Phoenix members arrested during ‘sleep-in’ protest

Eight members of the ongoing Occupy Phoenix protest were arrested in Cesar Chavez Plaza on Friday night while protesting the City of Phoenix ordinance against camping in public spaces.