ASU Art Museum receives grant for International Artist Residency Program
The ASU Art Museum International Artist Residency Program, located in downtown’s Combine Studios, recently received part of a $2.5 million challenge grant that was awarded last year by the Windgate Charitable Foundation.
Local entrepreneurs to launch app for independent bands, promoters
Local entrepreneurs Nick Aufiero, Khayree Billingslea and Seve Zavala are preparing to launch TourKidd, an organization they co-founded which aims to help independent bands book shows and promote their music through its online application.
MLK award breakfast recognizes, awards five community leaders
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Breakfast, held Friday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, honored not only King but five Phoenix citizens who were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the community.
New art exhibition displays international Stuckism movement, discusses elitism in art
The modern art exhibition, “Internation Stuckists: Explorers and Inventors,” which compiled the works of 28 artists from 6 countries, opened Friday at The Trunk Space on downtown's Grand Avenue. The Stuckist movement the show highlights aims to combat elitist attitudes in the art world.
Audio: CrossFit athletes go head-to-head in Rush Club
It’s the workout trend sweeping downtown Phoenix, now with a competitive edge. Rush Club competitions pit athletes who train in CrossFit and other functional fitness gyms against each other in an on-stage survival of the fittest. The Final Rush event Saturday saw over 400 spectators in the Pressroom in downtown’s warehouse district.
ASU’s Step Gallery moves downtown, marks first transition for School of Art grad programs
The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts’ School of Art officially made its presence downtown on Friday with the grand opening of Step Gallery, located in the Levine Machine warehouse. This is the first in a series of School of Art graduate programs that will be moving into the warehouse.
Hive @ Central coworking space at Burton Barr library buzzes with potential
City and university officials gathered Friday with community members at Burton Barr Central Library to celebrate the opening of the Hive @ Central, an entrepreneurial coworking space and partnership between the city of Phoenix and ASU.
Stage hypnotist enchanted by the art of magic
Professional stage hypnotist Michael DeSchalit, who performed Thursday at ASU's Downtown campus, got his start as a magician. DeSchalit said he loves making people laugh with his performances.
Community members discuss future of Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row
More than 20 community members gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss ways to ensure areas like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue grow and succeed in the future. They were all were united by a common theme: They want main street areas to flourish.
Corral to increase bike security on ASU campus
The north side of the University Center parking garage will feature a locker that holds about 70 bicycles to help students protect their bikes from theft. Construction is expected to be completed in March.