DevilPass: UN3EK SY5STEM, macabre history and experimental percussion ensembles

This week, get ready to push the envelope. Take in experimental percussion ensembles and jazz experimentation at the Trunk Space; hear horror stories of the past with “hipstorian” Marshall Shore; view postmodern fashion from local favorites UN3EK SY5STEM; think through unconventional lunch-time theater from Improbable Theater Company; and absorb a re-telling of the ever-shocking classic, The Great Gatsby.

Downtown Devil Discussion explores what public spaces in Phoenix need to offer

Phoenix’s public spaces were discussed on Wednesday evening by a panel of community activists as part of the last Downtown Devil Discussion of the semester.

Short Leash Hot Dogs starts new business concept, tests water for permanent site

Short Leash Hot Dogs is testing the waters for a future brick-and-mortar restaurant with a new permanent location in uptown Phoenix called Sit, Stay, while still serving up its fans' food-truck favorites.

Community holds second march demanding justice after Trayvon Martin’s death

Phoenix residents united Wednesday night at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix at the “Million Hoodie March,” sharing the message to stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin and to bring together communities.

Five-year financial struggle, recent fire doomed downtown’s Matador restaurant

The Matador, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Phoenix, closed its doors for the last time Saturday night, ending its 36-year run after negotiations with the city of Phoenix to extend the lease failed.