Curtain Critic: ‘Mr. Burns’ at Space 55 manages dark, apocalyptic pop-culture comedy

Space 55 showcased Anne Washburn's dark comedy, “Mr. Burns, a post-electric play" this weekend. The show centered around one of American television's most iconic...

2014 Cronkite Award recipient Robin Roberts inspires Downtown students of all majors

As the recipient of the 2014 Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Roberts was interviewed by Assistant Dean and News Director Mark Lodato on Sunday afternoon. Roberts shared her experiences in journalism and the lessons she has learned.

Local artist Hendrix sets up shop at Lawn Gnome Publishing every First Friday

For the past year, in exchange for setting up in front of the independent used bookstore, Hendrix has painted portraits of literary figures for the shop. The process begins with a pencil sketch and by the end of First Friday, Hendrix presents his finished product to Hopkins-Johnson.

ASU President Michael Crow holds conference at Downtown campus on safety, tuition, future

ASU President Michael Crow held a conference Friday to address the future of the university, discussing topics such as sexual assault, tuition and his vision for ASU.

A Tailored Place: Mercantile offers exciting vintage fashions alongside salon stylings

Luckily, fashionable Phoenicians can get their style fix at Mercantile, a salon and clothing store on Roosevelt Street and Central Avenue. Mercantile as described by owner Shauna Thibault is a “unique environment” where customers can get their hair done by a talented and experienced stylist and leave with a stylish vintage piece in hand.