Community

Peralta family gives the community a stage at El Charro Hipster

A family-owned restaurant in downtown Phoenix is giving the community the chance to “bring back the art of conversation.” Located in the Grand Avenue Arts...

32nd World Championship Hoop Dance Contest brings families, cultures together

The beating of the drum rushed through the crowd as they listened to powerful singers. In the center of a ring, one dancer used...

Palabras Bilingual Bookstore creates storytelling space for communities of color

In the backyard of Palabras Bilingual Bookstore, poets and authors gather to celebrate the first in-person BIPOC Open Mic Night in over two years...

Clothing company WASHED supports people who are experiencing homelessness

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Not your average marching band: The Nash Legacy Ensembles brings jazz to high school...

High school students get to study jazz alongside the greats in a one-of-a-kind program at The Nash, one of the Valley's only jazz clubs....

Five hikes to check out within an hour drive of downtown Phoenix

Looking for a spring break excursion or weekend getaway? Within an hour of Phoenix, there are a variety of hikes to enjoy, from those...

Valley Youth Theatre returns to stage with a letter to 2020 from young people

Valley Youth Theatre returned to the stage on Friday for the first time in two years debuting “Dear 2020!”, a show written and performed...

How 3 organizations kept performing arts, live music alive

From Broadway to Phoenix’s local theaters, the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered live performances for months. Downtown Phoenix organizations, which have sought to engage the Phoenix community...

Bashas’ program raises millions for local charities

Local grocery store chain Bashas’ raised $2.5 million for local charities in the last year through its Charity of the Month program. Bashas’ distributed the...

How Phoenix’s growing diversity is expressed through art

As Phoenix continues to grow in diversity, organizations are using arts to represent the variety of cultures while reaching out to non-English speaking communities. The...