DevilPass: Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds, Euro-folk music and breakdancing

This week we embrace the fringe. Local ska-turned-psychedelic stars collaborate with a massive jazz group, while an experimental theater troupe makes its triumphant return to the public.

Poet and activist Andrea Gibson enchants audience with words at local gallery

Andrea Gibson, the popular poet, performed at {9} The Gallery in downtown Phoenix Wednesday to about 100 people who sat listening to, laughing at and applauding for the 37-year-old activist on her nationwide tour.

Arizona Board of Regents holds meeting to discuss statewide students’ association fee

The Arizona Board of Regents met with student leaders from all three universities Wednesday to discuss the future of the $2 fee students pay to the Arizona Students’ Association every semester.

Democrats, Republicans gather in downtown Phoenix hotels for election parties

Democrats and Republicans gathered at the Renaissance and Hyatt hotels respectively to watch the election results unfold so that they could celebrate their victories together. Students were able to gather in the First Amendment Forum of the Cronkite School to watch the election coverage.

Civic Space concert series returns for second year

The Lunchtime Concert Series at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix returned for its second year with the sweet smells of fry bread and musical talent reminiscent of Aretha Franklin.