Video: Phoenix celebrates first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Video by Lauren Marshall
Native American groups and Indigenous Peoples’ Day activists celebrated Phoenix’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday.
The holiday, held annually on Oct....
Local man speed walks 10K to raise money for nonprofit at DeSoto Market
William Michael Wyss was the kid in his neighborhood who would crack jokes, throw rock concerts in his parents’ backyard and perform in theater...
Eighth annual Poefest celebrates spooky poet all month
The eighth annual Poefest celebration kicked off Friday night with performances of Edgar Allan Poe’s “Black Cat” and “The Cask of Amontillado.”
Poefest is an...
Release the Fear program helps students speak out, open up
Release the Fear has partnered with Kenilworth Elementary School in Phoenix for the second year in a row to provide what the foundation's volunteers...
Shade Projects curator organizes new shows, shares love of art with community
For October’s First Friday, the sole curator of Shade Projects has been hard at work, organizing two separate exhibitions for the Shade and Bokeh...
Firehouse Gallery prepares to close
The Firehouse Gallery, a staple of the downtown arts community, is preparing to close after over 15 years.
The news follows an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign...
New businesses could arrive in Phoenix alleys
Downtown Phoenix alleys could soon receive funding to provide safety for pedestrians.
The Planning and Development Department brought forth a proposal on Wednesday to transform...
GasLight Circus plans dark, unique performance at Alwun House
Heralding the approach of Halloween, the GasLight Circus will transport its audience into the shadowed realm of its all-ages show entitled “Noir” on Saturday,...
New Herberger First Friday series aims to create interaction in outdoor spaces
The Herberger Theater Center kicks off an outdoor performance series this First Friday intended to engage and invite community interaction.
The first performance of the...
ASU Project Space gives artists a chance to collaborate and grow
Artists at Arizona State University's Project Space at Combine Studios have been hard at work, collaborating on several new projects for the community.
Margarita Cabrera,...