USGD appoints new senator, filling all Senate positions for 1st time in organization’s history
The Undergraduate Student Government Downtown Senate approved funding requests, discussed ongoing projects and appointed a senator, filling all positions in the Senate for the first time in the organization’s history.
Curtain Critic: Ted Talk-inspired PHIL Talks draws sold-out crowd to Space 55 theater
Tim Eigo hosted the sold-out PHIL Talks Friday night at Space 55. PHIL Talks was a locally organized spinoff to the international TEDx Talks, featuring comedic speeches from 11 of Phoenix's most creative minds.
Comic-book artist gives career advice to the Teen Artist Guild at Phoenix Center for...
Comic artist Andy Carreon spoke to members of the Teen Artist Guild at the Phoenix Center for the Arts on Saturday afternoon about the importance of marketing their artwork and believing in themselves.
Reinvent PHX Wayfinding Project places three artist-designed banners at light-rail stations
Three artists are creating banners to be displayed at central Phoenix light-rail stations for Reinvent PHX’s Wayfinding Project that will represent the unique community around each of those stations.
Local guitarist opens luthiery shop in Phoenix
Grand Avenue's newest business brings a custom guitar and repair shop to the same area as a notable school for luthiers.
Phoenix to host Individual World Poetry Slam, bringing traffic to local venues
Phoenix will host the 2014 Individual World Poetry Slam, bringing 70 poets from around the world to the Valley of the Sun for a three-day competition. Ten to 20 venues from across the city will host special events for the occasion.
Arizona Costume Institute lecture features history of nail polish in political trends
Author Suzanne Shapiro presented "Jungle Red and Dragon Ladies: A Century of the Modern Manicure" at the Phoenix Art Museum on Wednesday, illustrating how nail polish has reflected cultural and political trends each decade.
Phoenix to be evaluated as potential host of 2016 Democratic National Convention
After visiting Alabama, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania, the Democratic National Committee will be in Phoenix in the coming days to evaluate the city as a potential location for its upcoming convention in 2016.
ASU assistant professor explores complexity of net neutrality in New York Times Cafe lecture
Andrew Pilsch spoke at the Post Office Wednesday night, highlighting the issues that have been spotlighted in recent news as big-name cable companies strive to control the content passing through their networks.
Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Light trails
I walked around the area for a while, looking for a spot that showed off the city and the "Her Secret is Patience" sculpture. Patience was also my secret as I waited for the light rail to come by and give me a good shot.