The art of Amezaiku hits downtown
Known by many as the “Candy Man,” Shan Ichiyangi has been perfecting his art for more than 36 years, displaying his talents at festivals and parties for presidents and big-name celebrities.
Cronkite School hosts TV production
A section of First Street adjacent to the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism was blocked off on Wednesday by the production of “Maneater,” a four-hour Lifetime Original Miniseries, as the Sony Pictures Television production rented the school for filming.
Artist unveils name of giant sculpture
The controversial public art piece set to hang completed above the Phoenix Civic Space this March received an official name amid excited “oohs” and “aahs” at the Phoenix Art Museum Tuesday night.
Cuts to send students downtown
Recent state budget cuts have forced Arizona State University to make numerous sacrifices for the 2009 fiscal year after reducing its budget by $88 million.
Light rail and car collide downtown
A light rail train collided with a car at the intersection of Seventh and Jefferson Streets at 9:50 a.m. on Friday. While there were no injuries, the car was severely damaged and the front right corner of the light rail was crushed by the impact.