Rising Youth Theatre works with youth to highlight struggles of underprivileged children
The Rising Youth Theatre meets in a room at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, and the group writes and produces a show in four to six weeks. The upcoming show is "Light Rail Plays," to be performed June 6-8.
Tips to get you through finals
Finals start in less than two weeks, from May 5-10. Never fear -- the Downtown Devil has some handy tips and tricks to study well and keep yourself sane.
National Poetry Month at Burton Barr continues with visit from state’s poet laureate
Burton Barr Public Library gave the stage to Arizona's first poet laureate Alberto Rios on Tuesday for the third event in a series in honor of National Poetry Month. The writer emphasized the importance of poetry in people's lives during his reading.
City budget proposal threatens to close Verde Park recreation center
As a consequence of the City of Phoenix's efforts to balance its budget, several recreational and community hubs are on the chopping block. One such place is the recreational center in Verde Park, which offers services to underprivileged youth in the Garfield neighborhood.
Mobile art program provides art education in underserved parts of Phoenix
Art4All, a program presented in collaboration with Valley Leadership and Phoenix Center for the Arts, provides art education to students in districts with small arts budgets. The program recently received a large van that was donated by Valley Metro and is used to take the classes around the city.