Video: CollabX connects local jazz musicians and poets for collaborative performances
A joint venture between professors of ASU's School of Letters and Sciences and the Herberger Institute mixed jazz artists and poets together for an impromptu evening at the Pythian Lodge in Tempe.
Libreria Donceles adds Hispanic layer to downtown literary scene
Combine Studios will temporarily showcase works of Spanish literature from the New York-based bookstore Libreria Donceles downtown.
Alwun House features 300 pieces of art from Phoenix Elementary School District students
Salon Des Enfants, an art exhibit at Alwun House, was created by gifted fifth through eighth grade students from Phoenix Elementary School District #1. The exhibit includes 300 pieces of children's art.
New city budget could cut funding for many programs, services and employees
As the city of Phoenix attempts to combat the $38-million deficit it faces, the new budget could take $29 million in funding cuts to city programs and services, eliciting mixed feedback from council members.
DPP hosts discussion on empty space between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre
The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Logan Simpson Design Inc. hosted a community conversation about how to fill the empty lot between Taylor Place and the Valley Youth Theater Wednesday as part of Urban Design Week.
In Flux meeting illustrates art projects in A.R.T.S. Market lot and Hance Park
In Flux: Cycle 4 had a discussion with more than 25 downtown art lovers Wednesday to discuss projects by artists Erin Sotak and Sarah Hurwitz, show off some of their art and illustrate the In Flux program.
City council subcomittee discusses bike safety; considers reducing transit fares for veterans
The city council heard how the street transportation department is educating the public about bike safety. Also, veterans could see free or reduced public transportation fare in the next few years.
ASU receives award for its efforts to create a more diverse student body
ASU was recognized for its achievements in diversity by the Greater Phoenix Urban League. The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Corporate Award is the league's highest honor for agencies and corporations.
Journalism speakers discuss current struggles covering government; lack of transparency
In the first of an ongoing planned series of talks, Leonard Downie Jr. and Geoffrey King spoke on attacks to freedom of the press Tuesday night at the Cronkite School. King represented the Committee to Protect Journalists, which releases an annual report on the same topic.
New City Church reaches fundraising goal, plans to relocate downtown
The New City Church in Phoenix exceeded its goal for the “100K in 30 Days” fundraiser that ended March 16, a campaign that provided funding for them to move to a new location in downtown Phoenix from its current home in midtown.