Opinion

Curtain Critic: Phoenix Theatre brings magic to the holidays with Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins at Phoenix Theatre is incredibly imaginative. Directed by Michael Barnard, the combination of the bright and colorful backdrops and set designs, professional dancers, talented cast, expert lighting, costuming and music make the production a mesmerizing experience.

Curtain Critic: ‘Ecstatic Truth’ explores themes of morality and religion with puppetry

Dain Q. Gore's "Ecstatic Truth," a puppet show at a pop-up exhibit in Hot Box Gallery, examines various aspects of life and the human experience.

A Tailored Place: 2014 Stylos Awards celebrate culture, community and couture in style

On Saturday night, members of the downtown Phoenix community gathered for the ninth annual Stylos Awards, a triple-threat event that can only be described as an awards ceremony, a concert and a fashion show.

Devil’s Advocate: Moving further into in-depth territory with new multimedia and series

We are an online platform, gosh dang it, and it’s about time we start utilizing our platform. This means more award-winning radio and photos as well as graphics, maps and GIFs.

Light Rail Confidential Case File 29: Stationary

When the light rail glides down First Avenue past the Circle K, she doesn’t look. Every day, she turns her body to face the opposite direction or wrenches her eyes tight, barely visible behind don’t-mess-with-me glasses.

Curtain Critic: ‘Underland: White Nightmare II’ a well-executed twist on ‘Alice in Wonderland’

The Halo Movement Collective's production of "Underland: White Nightmare II" proved to be a conceptual, rich and technical take on "Alice in Wonderland." A strong vision carried this show into flashy and twisted terrain.

Devilishly Healthy: How you can stay active this holiday season in downtown Phoenix

Cooler temperatures mean more hours to enjoy the Phoenix outdoors. What are some of the events happening around downtown Phoenix during these brisk months to engage residents in a healthy lifestyle?

METROnome: Los Dias de la Crescent showcases downtown arts and community

For nearly eight hours, Los Dias de la Crescent—a free music festival hosted by the Crescent Ballroom—transformed the Civic Space Park into the heart of the Phoenix community and culture. Thirteen local bands unified the diverse community as they showcased their art for hundreds.

Curtain Critic: Arizona Theatre Company’s play ‘Wait Until Dark’ is a charming little thriller

Arizona Theatre Company's production of “Wait Until Dark” was equal parts charming and thrilling, with a skilled cast and creative team, an engaging storyline and high-budget tech made effective by an unmatched attention to detail.

Devil’s Advocate: A look forward to changes, becoming the front page of downtown Phoenix

Changing our slogan represents the growth Downtown Devil has seen over the years and gives us a strong foundation for our future.