General manager reflects on 20 years of live events at downtown’s US Airways Center
The U.S. Airways Center opened in 1992 with Ralph Marchetta as event manager. It’s been twenty years and Marchetta continues his work for the performance arena.
Phoenix arts organizations seek new funding
Amid a lack of funding in the arts community, Phoenix-based artists are seeking new methods to spark interest and support in the community.
Construction on $52 million apartment complex begins in downtown Roosevelt Row arts district
Clods of dirt flew into the air Tuesday morning at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $52 million mixed-use housing development for students and downtown residents.
Election committee to review applications, announce candidates Monday
The Downtown student government will announce Monday who has applied to run for positions next year.
Downtown church charities survive amid uncertain economic times
Despite the bad economy, churches are still funding their outreach and charity programs at a high level.
Science center hosts IMAX co-inventor
IMAX film technology co-inventor Graeme Ferguson met with guests at Arizona Science Center's Irene P. Flinn Theater after the showing of Hubble 3D, a 2010 film to which he is credited as executive producer.
Grand Avenue plans future with help from EPA
A workshop held last week laid out plans to make Grand Avenue more pedestrian friendly and culturally unique.
Lesbian couple seeks legal counsel after being asked to leave restaurant for kissing
A lesbian couple has decided to seek legal counsel for what they perceive as discrimination after being asked to leave District American Kitchen and Wine bar last week.
Modern and vintage fashion meet at downtown bow tie boutique
Aaron Kimberlin, founder and owner of Dapper + Dash, saw the fabrics that his ancestors wore as a chance to repurpose vintage material into bow ties. Dapper + Dash held its unveiling at the Mercantile salon and vintage boutique in downtown Phoenix Saturday.
Newsroom diversity discussed at UNITY workshop
Minority journalism organizations under the UNITY alliance came together in support of newsrooms diversifying their environments and news coverage at a workshop held Saturday at the Cronkite School.