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Fresh @ the Market | Vote for Your Favorite Food Truck
- 9/01/10Contestants could win a spot on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race.’
Downtown Beat | Upcoming Performances Take Center Stage
- 8/31/10Missing Phoenix’s theater and live performance scene? It’s kicking back into high gear, starting this First Friday.
Lucky Strike, Designer District Open at CityScape; More Soon
- 8/27/10Both open their doors today, much more retail and dining on deck.
A Blissful New Downtown Spot
- 8/27/10Bliss and reBar, twin food-and-drink establishments on 4th Street, are now in the neighborhood.
Fresh @ the Market | Agua Fresca on Sale on Thursday
- 8/25/10“Juice Guy” Renetto-Mario Etsitty’s aguas frescas are quickly becoming a favorite at the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar. Stop in Tuesday to try for just $1!
Health & Wealth Raffle’s Grand Prize Has the Views
- 8/20/10A million-dollar view could be yours for just $100.
Fresh @ the Market | Plenty of Deals to be Had!
- 8/18/10Canelo Hills is pouring wine tastings tonight in the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar and is on sale this week!
From the Arizona Room | 541 W. Monte Vista Rd. — Alberta Apartments
- 7/28/10As the Willo area moved toward single-family zoning in 1930, the Alberta Apartments just opened, a symbol of the “uncontrolled” development of the pre-zoning age.
CVS Opens at CityScape
- 7/26/10Downtown’s first pharmacy in 30 years opens to a large crowd.
From the Arizona Room | 330 W. McDowell Rd. — El Conquistador Apartments
- 7/21/10One of West McDowell’s original multi-family housing buildings packs some serious charm.
No Shortage of Food and Drink Coming to Downtown
- 7/20/10Great new eateries and bars will be popping up all over Downtown Phoenix throughout the rest of 2010.
Third Friday: A Hoppin’ Good Time
- 7/16/10‘FrogWoman,’ debuting tonight at Soul Invictus, tells the tale of a misguided Hollywood star (who also happens to be a frog-human hybrid).
From the Arizona Room | 309 W. Monte Vista Rd. — E.J. Middleton House
- 7/14/10One of Phoenix’s first model homes was also the first in Willo’s Broadmoor Subdivision.
Dining Guide Highlights Some Urban Eateries, Neglects Others
- 7/12/10Is Phoenix’s “hot” dining scene restricted to 90 square blocks?
From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
- 7/07/10The Hurley Building’s central addition is a post-war example of Phoenix commercial structures as the city entered its population boom period.
First Friday: Outside In
- 7/01/10The Outside In gallery, home to the work of Matt Priebe, displays a collection of colorful, abstract expressionist paintings not to be missed.
From the Arizona Room | 544-550 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
- 6/30/10The Hurley Building represents the Willo neighborhood’s first commercial strip, and is a key building at “The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix.”
After Hours Wins Best Mixed Use
- 6/28/10Think Phoenix doesn’t have good examples of mixed-use buildings? Think again.
From the Arizona Room | 924 N 1st. St — Roosevelt Community Church
- 6/23/10One of Downtown’s original churches, Roosevelt Community Church features an interesting design scheme that sets it apart from its peers.
Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out
- 6/17/10This year, skip the hokey Father’s Day gift and take Dad out for Third Friday.
From the Arizona Room | 817 N 1st. St — Paulina Miller Gallery
- 6/16/10The Paulina Miller Gallery will close its doors later this month. We look back at the building’s history in the blog’s continuing 1st Street miniseries.
From the Arizona Room | 825 N. 1st St. — Verde
- 6/09/10Forty years and lot of reuse: Verde is just the latest example in a long line of businesses at #825.
We Love LA
- 6/03/10DPJ loses a bet to LA Downtown News on the Suns-Lakers series. As promised, our ode to LA, and a cultural comparison between our two cities.
From the Arizona Room | 801 N. 1st St — Matt’s Big Breakfast
- 6/02/10The well-known Matt’s Big Breakfast space has packed many stories into its 55-year history.
Final Friday (and All Weekend Long): Phoenix Comicon
- 5/28/10Get your nose out of the latest Spiderman comic and head to Comicon this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.
From the Arizona Room | 119 E. Coronado Rd. — Carl Pleasant/John Barney House
- 5/26/10A Midtown office building holds more history than meets the eye.
Central Phoenix Parks in Dire Straits
- 5/24/10A recent Arizona Republic story tells the unraveling state of Encanto Park and others like it.
Third Friday: Go Native
- 5/21/10Native+You at the Heard Museum offers a relaxed vibe and strong dose of culture.
Bunky Opens New Location
- 5/21/10Bunky Boutique has scooted up the street from Roosevelt Row to its shiny new digs in the Link building.
From the Arizona Room | 2233 N. Alvarado Rd. — Carter W. Gibbes Home
- 5/19/10Phoenix’s premier Tudor Revival example, right in the heart of the Alvarado Historic District.
The Grand Opening of the Duce and RadiatePHX
- 5/19/10The Warehouse District’s new hot spot, The Duce, officially opens Sunday, May 23. RadiatePHX will be there May 25.
DPJ Wagers with LA Downtown News on Suns/Lakers
- 5/14/10We’re so sure the Suns will stick it to the Lakers that we proposed a bet with our friends in LA.
From the Arizona Room | 900 E. Van Buren St. — Verde Park Pump House
- 5/12/10One of the best examples of 1930s Period Revival style is in Garfield’s Verde Park.
From the Arizona Room | 1611 W. Fillmore St. — Judge Tweed House
- 5/05/10The Judge Tweed House, finished in 1881, is one of the oldest remaining structures in the city of Phoenix.
Janes Walk in Photos
- 5/03/10Photos from Jane’s Walk Phoenix 2010 in the Warehouse District.
Jane’s Walk Phoenix 2010: Explore the Warehouse District
- 4/29/10The second annual Jane’s Walk Phoenix is Saturday, May 1, from 9-11 a.m. in the Warehouse District.
From the Arizona Room | 1015 W. Woodland Ave. — Eyrich-Kohl House
- 4/28/10One of Phoenix’s oldest remaining homes, the Eyrich-Kohl House oozes history while maintaining its simple charm.
Earth Day in Downtown Phoenix
- 4/22/10Phoenix’s Earth Day celebration is at Cesar Chavez Plaza today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
From the Arizona Room | 622 E. Adams St. — Teeter House
- 4/21/10While its uses have changed over the Teeter House’s 111-year history, one thing has never changed: its undeniable charm.
Third Friday: Check the Children
- 4/16/10Chicago artist Corkey Sinks debuts “Check the Children,” a mixed-media collection, at a Third Friday artist reception.
From the Arizona Room | 100 W. Roosevelt St. — Trinity Cathedral
- 4/14/10Roosevelt’s Trinity Cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in all of Phoenix. Nearly 100 years after completion, it remains true to its original form.
From the Arizona Room | 905 N. 4th St.
- 4/07/10Though it has become a revolving location for restaurants as of late, the building at 905 N. 4th St. dates back to the 1910s.
First Friday: The Beadle Perspective
- 4/01/10Modern Phoenix Week kicks off with a collection of Al Beadle-themed photos and art at Phoenix Metro Retro.
Livin’ on the Fringe
- 3/31/10The Phoenix Fringe Festival is back again this month, offering its brand of wacky and profound performance art.
From the Arizona Room | 365 N. 4th Ave — H.M. Coe House
- 3/31/10The Coe House, in Roosevelt’s southern reaches, is a turn-of-the-century brick structure that has been thoughtfully preserved.
Experience the Globe at WorldFEST
- 3/25/10A three-day celebration of all things global is coming to Heritage Square this weekend.
From the Arizona Room | 362 N. 2nd Ave. — Charles Pugh House
- 3/24/10The Charles Pugh House is a great example of 19th century Queen Anne architecture in Downtown Phoenix.
Help Clean Up Steele Indian School Park
- 3/22/10A clean-up event at Steele Indian School Park is scheduled for Saturday, March 25.
A Downtown Phoenix Painting Duel
- 3/19/10An artistic showdown is happening in Heritage Square on Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Third Friday: The Kids are All Right
- 3/18/10The Alwun House is all about the community. Just check out the house’s Third Friday show, “Salon des Enfants,” for further proof.
From the Arizona Room | 215 N. 7th St. — Monroe School (Children’s Museum of Phoenix)
- 3/17/10The old Monroe School, now the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, is experiencing a rebirth despite being nearly 100 years old.
From the Arizona Room | 850 N. 2nd Ave. — O.C. Thompson House
- 3/10/10The O.C. Thompson House, on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Roosevelt Street, is one of the first examples of brick residential structures in Phoenix.
One Lexington: A New View from Midtown
- 3/10/10Midtown’s One Lexington, formerly Century Plaza, is poised to become one of Phoenix’s most popular residential towers when it reopens later this month.
Just the Facts: Devoured Culinary Classic
- 3/10/10The Devoured Culinary Classic is just days away. DPJ is your source for the facts, figures and familiar names you want to know before heading to the Phoenix Art Museum this weekend.
Aaron May Devours Downtown
- 3/04/10Aaron May, one of Scottsdale’s most recognized chefs, is opening two spots in CityScape and participating at the Devoured Culinary Classic.
First Friday: Off of Roo Row
- 3/04/10This month, take it upon yourself to explore some of the side streets for events you may have otherwise missed.
m7 Grows to New Heights
- 3/03/10In 2001, the m7 Street Fair launched as a means to announce the formation of the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association. This year, they’re expecting up to 20,000.
From the Arizona Room | 203 W. Adams St. — Orpheum Theatre
- 3/03/10It is hard to believe a world-class venue like the Orpheum Theatre nearly fell out of favor with Phoenicians.
From the Arizona Room | 1210 N. 5th Ave. — Kenilworth School
- 2/24/10Remarkably, the Kenilworth School is in fantastic condition and still operating as it was in 1920, despite 90 years of children running through its halls.
Third Friday: From Roots to Ridiculous
- 2/18/10Cecilia Sandoval’s “From Roots to Ridiculous” is a bold yet simplistic take on a childhood game that left a lasting impression.
From the Arizona Room | 139 N. 6th St. — The Rosson House
- 2/17/10Built in 1895, the Rosson House is one of Phoenix’s original homes, and it is one of the only remaining examples of a brief Victorian architectural influence in town.
From the Arizona Room | E.L. Fresnal Grocery Store — 314 E. Buchanan St.
- 2/10/10Back in the 1890s, the E.L. Fresnal Grocery was one of Phoenix’s impressive and well-lauded commercial buildings.
First Friday: Grand Happenings
- 2/04/10Here’s a thrilling roundup of all of Grand’s happenings for February First Friday.
Dreaming Big at the DREAMRs
- 2/04/10The DREAMRs honor a few of the individuals that have been around the longest, seen the most and fought the hardest to make Downtown Phoenix what it is today.
From the Arizona Room | 618 N. 5th Ave. — Fifth Ave Court
- 2/03/10Sitting on the patio at Cibo, you may have noticed a quaint little stuccoed apartment complex directly across 5th Avenue.
From the Arizona Room | 409 W. Jackson St — The Icehouse
- 1/27/10If you’ve ever stepped foot in the Icehouse, you know it’s a relic from the Phoenix of old.
#CenPhoCamp Feedback
- 1/25/10DPJ is encouraging those that attended CenPhoCamp to tweet their thoughts on the event. We’ll post the responses here, in hopes that the discussions continue and connections are furthered.
From the Arizona Room | 114 W. Adams St. — Orpheum Lofts
- 1/20/10The Orpheum Lofts building was once the largest office building in the state. Despite much change, its Art Deco influence remains strong.
In Case You Missed it: Downtown Voices Visioning Conference Speech
- 1/19/10The truth is, we represent people who aren’t moving toward the next buck or the next city, to which it’s more important to raise living values than financial values.
Downtown Voices Coalition Gets Retrospective
- 1/14/10For five years, Downtown Voices Coalition has helped change the face of Downtown. Now, they’ll take a look back on their progress as well as glimpse into the future of our neighborhoods.
From the Arizona Room | 407 E. Roosevelt Street — Modified Arts
- 1/13/10There is a lot of history in the tiny gallery space at 407 E. Roosevelt St. that is now Modified Arts. In fact, the structure is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010.
Canteen and El Rey: Bringing World Flavors to Downtown Phoenix
- 1/08/10In a few months, two new spots will join Nine|05 at 4th and Garfield streets: European-inspired gastropub Canteen and El Rey, a Mexico City-style taco n’ tequila joint.
From the Arizona Room | 4th Avenue Concrete Block Cottage
- 1/06/10Simply known as “Concrete Block Cottage,” this c. 1906 structure was once half of a pair of nearly identical cottages.
2009: Downtown Phoenix Grew Up a Bit
- 1/04/10With so much progress in a year (let alone during the big bad recession), it’s encouraging to see what’s happening in our city.
First Friday: New Year’s Recovery at SuTRA Midtown Yoga
- 12/31/09For those of us that just want to chill on New Year’s Day, which is also First Friday, SuTRA Midtown Yoga has come to the rescue with its New Years After Party.
Ring in the New Year in Downtown Phoenix
- 12/30/09There’s plenty to do around Downtown Phoenix for New Year’s Eve. The only decision to be made is where you’ll make your appearance.
See Ya, Mini Ts
- 12/28/09Miniature Tigers, a fixture in the Downtown Phoenix music scene, are moving to Brooklyn, and they’ll have one final show at the Trunk Space on Tuesday, December 29.
Things are Open Christmas Eve!
- 12/23/09Are you gonna be Downtown on Christmas Eve? Not everything will be boarded up for the holidays.
Third Friday: See the Lights
- 12/17/09Usually, we offer a specific show at a featured location to check out along your art walk. But, seeing as it’s the holidays, let’s take a trip to see the lights and get into the spirit.
Living the Upcycled Way
- 12/16/09If you’ve been at the corner of 5th and Roosevelt streets this past month, you’ve noticed the Upcycle Living model home on the northeast corner. Inside you find a green, affordable living space.
7th Ave. and McDowell: The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix
- 12/11/09The intersection of 7th Avenue and McDowell has long been overlooked. But, the corner is quietly becoming an important gateway to Downtown Phoenix.
ASU Invites Community to Discuss Job Creation in Metro Phoenix on Friday
- 12/09/09ASU’s College of Public Programs will host a forum to discuss job creation in the Phoenix area from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the A.E. England Building.
Coffeetown, Arizona?
- 12/04/09We’re no Seattle (or New York, or Chicago or Portland), but it’s no secret that Downtown Phoenix is supporting a decidedly growing coffee culture.
First Friday: The Debut of Fractal
- 12/03/09For something different this First Friday, check out the preview event of Fractal, a collaborative space inside the Bragg’s Pie building.
Walk for Pearl Harbor Day
- 12/02/09Pearl Harbor Day falls on Monday, December 7. In commemoration of this worldwide day of remembrance, the city of Phoenix is holding its fourth annual Pearl Harbor Day Walk.
Have a Grand Holiday Shopping Experience
- 11/30/09Where better to find a quirky, offbeat, affordable gift than Grand Avenue? The first “Holiday Shopping ExtravaGRANDza” is Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 10 a.m.
ASU Students Design Temp Use Project for Vacant Land in Downtown Phoenix
- 11/27/09Low-cost ideas to transform vacant lots in Downtown Phoenix for temporary use until their development, will be presented at 11 a.m. Dec. 8 on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus.
Buy Local All Week
- 11/25/09Just in time for Black Friday and beyond, Local First Arizona is launching Buy Local Week throughout the Valley, running from November 27 to December 4.
How I Became a Wine Snob at the Arizona Wine Growers Festival
- 11/23/09I’m learning to appreciate wine. Events like the Arizona Wine Growers Festival at the Farm are helping me reach that goal.
Wine from Arizona? Surprisingly, Yes!
- 11/18/09Arizona Wine Growers is showcasing its finest vino in the first-ever Arizona Wine Growers Festival at the Farm at South Mountain on Sunday, November 22.
Recap of the Mayor’s State of Downtown Speech
- 11/18/09On Tuesday, November 17, Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon took the stage at Civic Space Park for his sixth State of Downtown address.
You Me and Apollo Heading Down the Train Tracks
- 11/16/09You Me and Apollo, one of Phoenix’s up-and-coming singer/songwriters, will be performing on the Train Tracks on Tuesday, November 17 at 5 p.m.
Third Friday Concert: Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy
- 11/16/09Local bands Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy will rock Civic Space Park this Third Friday.
A Quick Glimpse of Greenbuild 2009
- 11/13/09We walked till our feet were sore. We collected so many soy-based-ink pamphlets our swag bags were overflowing. That’s just day one of Greenbuild 2009.
Get Out and Be Green
- 11/11/09I urge everyone Downtown this week to go out and support all of the excellent initiatives taking place. It’s an exciting time to be in Downtown Phoenix, and it’s the right time to do something about the way you live.
Music from the Weekend: ‘When in AZ’ and CenPhoTV Benefit
- 11/09/09Lots of music rang throughout Downtown Phoenix neighborhoods this past weekend.
First Friday: Jesse Peper at Perihelion Arts
- 11/05/09Take a look at Tucson-born painter Jesse Peper’s work, and it’s a bit puzzling. You feel like you’re staring at a Tarot card, albeit a much larger, slightly more expensive one.
Help CenPhoTV, Hear Some Sweet Melodies
- 11/04/09By now most of us have heard that CenPhoTV’s equipment was stolen a few weeks back. Now Stinkweeds is pitching in to help.
‘When in AZ’ Heads Outdoors
- 11/03/09This Saturday, November 7, the ‘When in AZ’ crew returns with its biggest show yet, presenting seven acts on two stages at Civic Space Park.
Night Rail 3.0 — Urban Grocery and Turf
- 10/30/09Night Rail, brought to you by RailLife, is helping kick off the opening week festivities at the Urban Grocery with a bang.
