Hardcore ’80s punk scene revived in dowtown Phoenix art gallery, music venue
The 80s hardcore scene of Los Angeles and Phoenix has come back to life for two weeks at art gallery Modified Arts and music venue the Trunk Space.
Volunteers work to promote community interest in renovating vacant lots
Volunteers at PHX Renews Activation Day got their fill of planting, watering, shoveling, hammering and painting Saturday in an effort to “activate” a large vacant lot in midtown Phoenix to promote community interest in renewing vacant lots.
Firestage fifth anniversary celebration show highlights ambition to push boundaries
After technical complications, a rebuilt stage and a year of temporary relocation, the Firehouse Gallery's "Firestage" eclectic variety event celebrated its fifth anniversary Friday with high hopes for the future.
Local artists create children’s book of poetry based off paintings, process of inspiration
Local artists Michele and Richard Bledsoe hosted a release party for their children's book "The Secret Kingdom" Saturday. The couple wrote the book in a month, using Michele Bledsoe's paintings as inspirations for poems.
Roosevelt Row Pedestrian Project meeting emphasizes interactive community input
The city of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department and Ritoch-Powell & Associates held a public meeting Thursday to hear community input on phase two of the Roosevelt Row Pedestrian Project. Community members suggested various improvements, including protected bike lanes and angled parking.