Slide show: Sixth annual Mutant Pinatas Show
The sixth annual Mutant Pinatas Show at Bragg’s Pie Factory ran from March 1 to March 3, showcasing artistic interpretations of the familiar Mexican vessel.
Art Detour 25: A guide to the biggest weekend of art in downtown Phoenix
After months of preparation and promotion, Art Detour’s silver anniversary is finally upon us. Throughout the weekend, over 90 studios, galleries, performance spaces and arts-related businesses will open their doors to droves of art enthusiasts. Continuing the theme of “25”, we have assembled 25 choice events happening across downtown Phoenix. Rather than focusing on the obvious, we’ve tried to spread the love, and hopefully you, dear reader, will heed our advice and explore the far reaches of the city.
Miniature golf course to make local art interactive for the Icehouse’s 25th anniversary
Community members are collaborating to make local art interactive in an unexpected way by building a miniature golf course. The course will be featured at Icehouse Garden’s Minature Golf this weekend and Hance Park April 7.
Mayor highlights downtown development in second State of the City Address
Mayor Greg Stanton discussed the need for Phoenix to break out of its traditional economic cycle to create a new, thriving economy during his second State of the City Address Thursday at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
Take Back the Night to raise abuse awareness with performances, vigil and First Friday...
Take Back the Night, a global event to raise awareness of domestic violence and share stories of survival, will be held Friday in Civic Space Park. The event will features personal stories, a vigil and a rally.
FilmBar launches monthly screenings of local films to bolster Arizona film community
FilmBar, a movie theater on Second and Garfield streets, will begin a monthly screening of films Saturday produced by local filmmakers to generate creativity and support the Arizona film community.
Indian Fair and Market at Heard Museum exhibits modern take on traditional weaving
Rock bands, Navajo tacos and traditional Native American dances will populate the Heard Museum’s outside plaza and building halls during the 55th Indian Fair and Market Saturday and Sunday.
South By South Roosevelt moves downtown, brings three-day lineup of local bands
An upcoming festival in downtown Phoenix plans to bring greater attention, and some profit, to local bands and businesses. South By South Roosevelt, abbreviated SXSR, will hold its second music festival along Roosevelt Street the weekend of March 1-3. Local businesses along the stretch from 10th Street to Third Avenue will provide the venues for the festival.
Roosevelt Street redesign project remains contentious around issue of on-street parking
Cookies and bottled water did nothing to soothe flaring tempers over progress on the Roosevelt Street Redesign project Wednesday after the city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department presented its 90 percent completion report.
Cronkite School professor named to Defense Information School hall of fame
The Defense Information School (DINFOS) selected Stephen Doig, the Knight Chair in Journalism for the Walter Cronkite School, to be a member of their inaugural hall of fame class.