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In the Details: ‘Turtles Cry When They Fly’ illuminates truth about war with melting...

Azi Amiri's "Turtles Cry When They Fly," an art installation that consists of a projector shining through a sugar sculpture being melted by dripping water and body heat, explores themes of humanity's relationship with war.

METROnome: Ron Pope & the Nighthawks deliver at Crescent

Ron Pope was already a powerful songwriter, but in a live performance setting, all of his band members proved themselves to be innovators.

ASU group creates micropoetry zine press to involve the community

The Rinky Dink Press produces “zines” of micropoetry, poems between 20 and 35 words each, to engage with the downtown Phoenix community.

METROnome: Ron Pope wants you to go home ‘sweaty and smiling’ after Sunday’s concert

Ron Pope will be performing with his recently added band, The Nighthawks, at Crescent Ballroom. Fans can expect a high-energy show with old and new music.

The Vig to launch new and healthier menu

The Vig is set to unveil a new menu geared toward healthier food options on March 14. The changes were made after collecting feedback from...

City Council reduces rents on certain micro-apartment units in return for tax incentive

The project will receive a 25-year tax incentive through a GPLET agreement. Ten units will have $840 rents after community petition.

Valley Bar to launch new kitchen this weekend after Short Leash closure

Management from both businesses said the move was necessary despite the strong relationship between the two companies.

Curtain Critic: ‘Evita’ at Phoenix Theatre is nothing special

Phoenix Theatre’s rendition of “Evita” was tough to follow due to its difficulty evoking the context of the historical events the story is based around.

METROnome: Top picks for Viva PHX

For those attending the Viva PHX music festival next Saturday, our columnist offers her list of must-see acts.

Journalists share insight into the refugee crisis in Eastern Europe

Europe has strides to make in its handling of the Syrian refugee crisis and how it is being covered by the media, according to two European journalists.