Iconic Roosevelt Row building undergoing renovations for new art gallery
GreenHaus, the art gallery that will open Feb. 11 in that space, will be catering to a different audience than the building is used to.
USGD senators divided over legality to change problems in new election code
Tempers flared during the Downtown student government Senate meeting Friday while representatives discussed potential alterations to the new election code.
Hot-dog food truck combines unique toppings, creates loyal following
Kat and Brad Moore, co-owners of hotdog food truck Short Leash, used to joke about opening a restaurant. In June 2010, the couple jumped on the food-truck craze that has been sweeping the nation, and they created Short Leash.
Outdoor urban laser tag aims to revive nightlife, ‘offer fun’ in downtown Phoenix
Games of urban laser tag using refurbished paintball guns, known as "Phazer Tag," have taken to the streets of downtown Phoenix.
Pop-up gallery showcases local art to workshop participants
Jesse Perry, a freelance curator and artist, is running the Rising Sun Gallery in downtown Phoenix. Perry unveiled it as a pop-up gallery, an art exhibit showing for a limited time.
Trunk Space allows artists, performers to take creative risks in intimate setting
From vibrant art displays to eclectic musical performances, The Trunk Space acts as a haven for artists in the downtown community, providing their talent an opportunity for creative risks while trying to keep their authenticity alive.
ASURITE system shut down to protect personal information
ASURITE, the primary login for ASU online services, was shut down Wednesday evening after an unknown person downloaded an encrypted file containing the user names and passwords.
Lawn Gnome Publishing to open bookstore on Roosevelt Row
Lawn Gnome Publishing, currently housed in The Firehouse Gallery, will open a new bookstore on Roosevelt Row this February.
Experts push innovation, education as solutions at State of Sustainability Forum in Phoenix
Downtown Voices Coalition hosted a State of Sustainability Forum gathered Tuesday night at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center to discuss the most pressing of sustainability issues in the metropolitan Phoenix area. The forum featured a local panel of experts and Andrew Ross, author of the book “Bird on Fire: Lessons from the World’s Least Sustainable City.” Charles Redman, the founding director of ASU’s School of Sustainability, moderated the seven panelists.
Valley chef Chris Bianco debuts traditional Italian Restaurant in central Phoenix
Known for his famous Italian restaurant Pizzeria Bianco, chef Chris Bianco continues to experiment with the opening of his new, cleverly titled restaurant, Italian Restaurant.