Video: First Friday’s Artcade combines classic games with local and national art
Parazol Studios hosted a unique art show on February’s First Friday that brought life back to classic arcade games. With the studio packed, the guests enjoyed games that brought back childhood memories spent on the coin-consuming machines that have been collected for the past year.
Arizona Board of Regents makes final decision on ASA fee, changes to opt-in contribution
After postponing a decision in the November Arizona Board of Regents meeting, the regents unanimously approved a proposal to make the controversial $2 fee optional for students; all university students will now need to actively choose to contribute.
Bloody Hero Film Festival to feature local and international film selections
Local and international filmmakers are presenting independent movies at the Bloody Hero Film Festival in the Phoenix Center for the Arts beginning Friday. The inaugural festival will feature independent, full-length pictures and shorts by filmmakers from all over the world, including local directors.
Credit and debit card-enabled parking meters installed throughout the city
Drivers in downtown Phoenix without coins can rest easy now that 545 credit and debit card-enabled parking meters have been installed, removing a potential barrier to finding suitable parking. The new single-space meters are solar powered and accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards.
Downtown campus hosts eating disorder panel discussion for Body Pride Week
The Downtown campus’s first ever eating disorder panel discussion was held Wednesday as part of Body Pride Week. Held at the new Post Office Student Center, Beyond The Mirror: An Eating Disorder Panel Discussion gave students the opportunity to openly discuss body image and the effects of eating disorders. Three panelists shared their stories of recovery with more than 20 students, parents and faculty.
Black Theatre Troupe opens permanent facility on Washington Street
Within walking distance from where it began more than 40 years ago, the Black Theatre Troupe opened the doors of its new facility Sunday to the public for the first time.
Another ‘fighter’ makes exodus from Valley, leaving legacy of community involvement
When Taz Loomans left last week for her now home in Portland, the downtown Phoenix community realized it was losing yet another young, vibrant changemaker.
Roosevelt Row co-founder steps down, new leadership shares bright outlook
Roosevelt Row co-founder Cindy Dach has stepped down as the district’s Community Development Corporation director to welcome Dale Erquiaga, who has been in the position in for two months.
Cornish Pasty Co. to open new downtown Phoenix location
When Dean Thomas opened his first Cornish Pasty Co. restaurant in Tempe in 2005, he didn’t anticipate the business would expand so quickly.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents in-depth experiences
At the Walter Cronkite School’s Must See Mondays event on Feb. 4, Leon Dash spoke to students about the topic related to many of his accomplishments: the “American underclass.”