Bubba Phatz BBQ co-owner brings ‘Good Food for Good People’ to new Phoenix location
With a company less than a year old, Bubba Phatz BBQ co-owner Brian Banasek opened the doors to the restaurant's second location off of Roosevelt and Seventh streets about two weeks ago. Banasek said he wanted to broaden his horizons outside of the Mesa area and support the local art district in Phoenix.
City of Phoenix may launch bicycle-sharing program, issues request for proposal
The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department issued a request for proposal Tuesday for a potential bicycle-sharing program centered around the light rail.
Local FilmBar to host innovative speakers during live-streaming TED event
The Evans Churchill neighborhood became a part of the TEDx program in December. TEDxEvansChurchill will kick off by hosting a live stream of a day of the TED conference at FilmBar on Feb. 27.
Taiko drumming incorporates Japanese flavor into downtown arts and culture scene
Taiko is an ancient Japanese art form used in religious, entertainment, and military contexts across centuries. The practice of ensemble Taiko, practiced at Fushicho Daiko, is a more recent form.
Contest offers incentives for bicycle registration, hopes to decrease theft
The ASU Police Department offers possible rewards for students who register their bikes with their Get in Gear program to find stolen bikes quicker, but many ASU students are unaware of the program's existence.
Radio: DREAM Act supporters ask governor to be their Valentine
On Valentine’s Day, nearly 50 supporters of the DREAM Act showed up at the entrance to the State Capitol, carrying balloons and cards for Gov. Jan Brewer.
Bad Donkey restaurant opens in YMCA, offers quirky health food menu options
The Cave Creek-based restaurant, Bad Donkey, opened at the downtown Valley of the Sun YMCA last Tuesday. The small shop sells subs, salads, wraps, smoothies and other healthy food items.
City approves alternative fuel bus purchase
The City of Phoenix approved the purchase of 120 new Valley Metro buses that will run on compressed natural gas, replacing about 25 percent of liquefied natural gas buses currently in use.
Nonprofit organization offers free open-air painting sessions
The Bergamot Institute is a nonprofit organization, and its new art program provides people of all ages with the space and art supplies needed to create artwork. The organization receives most of the supplies for the sessions as donations from The Art Resource Center located in Tempe, as well as from local artists.
Video: The Vagina Monologues takes the stage on V-Day
For the second year in a row, Stacey Champion has taken on the task of producing "The Vagina Monologues," a set of skits that have been performed around the globe. The production is the brainchild of American playwright and activist Eve Ensler.