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Fresh @ the Market | Vote for Your Favorite Food Truck(full article)

9/01/10

Contestants could win a spot on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race.’

Downtown Beat | Upcoming Performances Take Center Stage(full article)

8/31/10

Missing Phoenix’s theater and live performance scene? It’s kicking back into high gear, starting this First Friday.

Downtown Phoenix Vitality: Weekly Events(full article)

8/30/10

Here are a few of the less heralded activities that are occurring in Downtown Phoenix on an almost daily basis.

Lucky Strike, Designer District Open at CityScape; More Soon(full article)

8/27/10

Both open their doors today, much more retail and dining on deck.

Make the Scene | Archeology(full article)

8/27/10

Portland, OR’s Archeology is learning ever-important survival skills on the road this summer.

Fresh @ the Market | Agua Fresca on Sale on Thursday(full article)

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!

Downtown Beat | Heard Bookstore, Coffee Shop on the Way(full article)

8/23/10

A Piper Trust grant is bring the exciting additions to the museum.

D-backs Digest | Back in a Slump(full article)

8/19/10

Just when things are looking up, back down go the D-backs.

Make the Scene | Psyko Steve(full article)

8/19/10

Meet the man behind countless Phoenix shows, Stephen Chilton.

Fresh @ the Market | Plenty of Deals to be Had!(full article)

8/18/10

Canelo Hills is pouring wine tastings tonight in the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar and is on sale this week!

Downtown Beat | More Reasons to Come Downtown During the Summer(full article)

8/16/10

An initiative to fill the Convention Center during the summer is picking up steam.

D-backs Digest | Gonzo Honored and Cancer in the Clubhouse Removed(full article)

8/13/10

Are things looking up? The D-backs won five games last week, registered their first sell-out home game in months and reached some notable player milestones.

Make the Scene | Dry River Yacht Club(full article)

8/12/10

One of Phoenix’s most eclectic lineups, Dry River Yacht Club is gearing up for a busy fall of recording and plenty of shows around the Valley and beyond.

Fresh @ the Market | Free Vino Tonight!(full article)

8/11/10

From 5 to 7 p.m., the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar will be pouring free tastings.

The Weekend Journal Presented by Clarendon Hotel(full article)

8/09/10

Submit your vote today for your favorite photo from the weekend in Downtown Phoenix!

D-backs Digest | Gonzo to be Honored This Weekend(full article)

8/06/10

Luis Gonzalez is the first D-back to have his number retired. See it live at Chase Field on Saturday.

Make the Scene | Snake! Snake! Snakes!(full article)

8/05/10

Phoenix band Snake! Snake! Snakes! is debuting its self-titled EP at the Rhythm Room on August 11.

Fresh @ the Market | Vote for the Market!(full article)

8/04/10

The market needs your help in voting for a few important initiatives for its future.

Phoenix, You Look Good! | Photos from July’s RadiatePHX(full article)

8/03/10

Spot yourself or see what you missed in these photos from the July RadiatePHX.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tracy K. on Hollywood Regency Vintage(full article)

8/03/10

I’ve always wanted to tell someone, “Oh, this? This is vintage.”

Downtown Beat | Summertime Deals(full article)

8/02/10

Combat summertime reclusiveness with these killer deals!

D-backs Digest | Struggling D-backs Acquire Pitching(full article)

7/29/10

Will three new pitchers on staff help generate some Ws?

Make the Scene | Kongos(full article)

7/29/10

Kongos, a band of brothers from South Africa and London, now calls Phoenix its home.

Fresh @ the Market | Have Your Cake(full article)

7/28/10

Cheesecakes, cupcakes and cookies galore at this Saturday’s market.

Meet Downtown Advocate and Phoenix Mercury COO Amber Cox(full article)

7/26/10

Cox, the team’s newly appointed COO, lives Downtown and is hoping to convince her neighbors that the Mercury are an affordable neighborhood entertainment option.

CVS Opens at CityScape(full article)

7/26/10

Downtown’s first pharmacy in 30 years opens to a large crowd.

D-backs Digest | Let the Second Half Begin(full article)

7/22/10

The D-backs start the second half of the season with some pretty cool promos for the whole family this weekend.

Make the Scene | Miniature Tigers(full article)

7/22/10

The formerly Phoenix-based band will release its second album, ‘Fortress’ in on Tuesday.

Fresh @ the Market | Pierce Street Grant(full article)

7/21/10

Pierce Street in front of the market is about to get a serious facelift.

Third Friday: A Hoppin’ Good Time(full article)

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).

Suns Spot (Special Edition) | New Faces on Planet Orange(full article)

7/15/10

Come October, the Suns lineup will look quite a bit different.

Make the Scene | The Trunk Space(full article)

7/15/10

Haven’t been to The Trunk Space? It’s time to check out Grand Avenue’s wildest live performance venue.

D-backs Digest | Arizona’s Half-Season Winds Down(full article)

7/08/10

The D-backs have some time to recalibrate during the All-Star break as trade rumors swirl.

Christine Cassano: Recasting the Local Art Scene(full article)

7/08/10

This Friday, Phoenix artist Christine Cassano is shaking up the local art scene in two significant ways.

Suns Spot (Special Edition) | Amar’e Leaving Impacts Downtown Phoenix(full article)

7/08/10

Amar’e Stoudemire is out of Phoenix, and it impacts both the Suns and our Downtown neighborhoods.

Make the Scene | The Whisperlights Hit the Road(full article)

7/08/10

The Whisperlights, a Tempe-based “hard dark pop” band, are hitting the West Coast on their first tour, and will wrap it up July 29 at the Lost Leaf.

Fresh @ the Market | New CSM Cards(full article)

7/07/10

The prepaid cards will offer discounts at the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar.

From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building(full article)

7/07/10

The Hurley Building’s central addition is a post-war example of Phoenix commercial structures as the city entered its population boom period.

Downtown Beat | Sizzlin’ at the Heard, ‘Mahalo Mondays’ and Jams at Portland’s(full article)

7/06/10

What’s buzzing Downtown: Fun with the kids at the Heard, meals for a good cause at Hula’s Modern Tiki and live music and great food at Portland’s.

First Friday: Shawn Anderson Unplugged(full article)

7/02/10

SuTRA Midtown Yoga is the spot for music-filled First Friday with some of Phoenix’s up-and-coming artists.

D-backs Digest | Management Rattled Before the All-Star Break(full article)

7/01/10

A change in D-backs personnel may spark the D-backs to some inspiring victories in the coming days during the Fourth of July celebrations at Chase Field.

First Friday: Outside In(full article)

7/01/10

The Outside In gallery, home to the work of Matt Priebe, displays a collection of colorful, abstract expressionist paintings not to be missed.

CO+HOOTS Brings Co-Working Downtown(full article)

6/28/10

The creative space, in the J.B. Bayless Grocery building, celebrates its grand opening on Friday, July 2.

D-backs Digest | Arizona’s Roster Move May Help Relief(full article)

6/24/10

The D-backs will hit the road this week, but can they string together a few wins?

Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out(full article)

6/17/10

This 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(full article)

6/16/10

The 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.

D-backs Digest | Arizona Showing Signs of Life(full article)

6/11/10

A good start to the home stand has given the team a boost in confidence.

Suns Spot | What a Ride(full article)

6/11/10

The Suns’ season has come to a close, and what an enjoyable trip it’s been.

Get Your Boutique On: Roosevelt Row(full article)

6/10/10

Mixing art, fashion and community, Roosevelt Row’s eclectic boutiques are some of Phoenix’s best shopping experiences.

D-backs Digest | June Home Stand(full article)

6/04/10

The D-backs are at Chase Field for a while. Let’s get back to those winning ways.

First Friday: Fridge-A-Thon(full article)

6/04/10

Even your old fridge can be turned into a stunning work of art. Head to After Hours Gallery to see how it’s done.

We Love LA(full article)

6/03/10

DPJ 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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Rahul R. on All About Books & Comics(full article)

6/03/10

I started collecting in 1985, and being 34 years old, that makes me ancient in terms of modern comic book collectors. AABC is right up my alley.

Final Friday (and All Weekend Long): Phoenix Comicon(full article)

5/28/10

Get your nose out of the latest Spiderman comic and head to Comicon this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.

D-backs Digest | California Rivals on Tap(full article)

5/27/10

The D-backs continue to struggle as they head out on a California road trip.

Suns Spot | Momentum Shifts, Doubters Remain(full article)

5/27/10

The Suns’ series with the Lakers is knotted at two games apiece.

Third Friday: Go Native(full article)

5/21/10

Native+You at the Heard Museum offers a relaxed vibe and strong dose of culture.

Bunky Opens New Location(full article)

5/21/10

Bunky Boutique has scooted up the street from Roosevelt Row to its shiny new digs in the Link building.

D-backs Digest | Snakes Showing Signs of Life(full article)

5/20/10

A couple of big wins against the Giants have the D-backs full of confidence entering interleague play.

The Grand Opening of the Duce and RadiatePHX(full article)

5/19/10

The 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(full article)

5/14/10

We’re so sure the Suns will stick it to the Lakers that we proposed a bet with our friends in LA.

D-backs Digest | Diamondbacks Look to Bounce Back After Rough Week(full article)

5/13/10

After a winless week, the team will try to refocus on the road.

26 Blocks Shows Us the Real Phoenix(full article)

5/13/10

A unique idea and varying perspectives helps this art show tell the story of Downtown Phoenix, and all the possibilities that lie within.

Suns Spot | Western Conference Finals Preview(full article)

5/13/10

The Suns and Lakers tip off on Monday, but the heat of the rivalry is already rising high.

First Friday: Showcasing Downtown, One Block at a Time(full article)

5/07/10

26 Blocks aims to dissect 26 Downtown Phoenix city blocks in a way that has never been done before.

D-backs Digest | Tough Teams Welcome Diamondbacks Home(full article)

5/06/10

The D-backs are home at Chase Field after a long road trip, and there is a whole week of exciting baseball and promotions at the ballpark to look forward to.

Suns Spot | Unfamiliar Territory(full article)

5/06/10

With the Suns taking a 2-0 lead in their series against the Spurs, they are now in command heading to San Antonio for games three and four.

D-backs Digest | Arizona on Venomous Run Rampage(full article)

4/29/10

Faced with a couple of tough road series, the D-backs have stepped up their game.

Suns Spot | What to Expect in Game Six(full article)

4/29/10

The Suns look to advance to the Western Conference semifinals tonight.

The Second City Yucks up Arizona(full article)

4/26/10

Renowned comedy troupe The Second City presents an Arizona-themed live show at the Herberger Theater April 29-May 16.

D-backs Digest | Challenges Ahead and Weekend of Promos(full article)

4/23/10

Despite some recent setbacks, the D-backs are gearing up for a weekend of good competition and some nifty fan promotions.

Suns Spot | Three Keys to a Game Three Victory(full article)

4/22/10

Can the Suns win game three in their series against the Blazers? Here are three keys to the game.

Phoenix Improv Festival Grows to New Heights(full article)

4/19/10

The Phoenix Improv Festival, now in its ninth year, delighted in its most buzzed-about performances yet.

Third Friday: Check the Children(full article)

4/16/10

Chicago artist Corkey Sinks debuts “Check the Children,” a mixed-media collection, at a Third Friday artist reception.

D-backs Digest | Snakes Preparing for a Challenging Homestand(full article)

4/16/10

The D-backs will return to Phoenix to begin the week, and steep challenges await.

Suns Spot | Bring on the Blazers(full article)

4/15/10

With the Suns facing the Blazers in the first round of the playoffs, let’s have an “ORNG out” in the stands. Come on, fans!

The Pulse | 3rd St./Washington Destinations(full article)

4/15/10

Our next stop with Light Rail Blogger is the 3rd Street and Washington Light Rail station. Which nearby destination do YOU recommend?

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Jeff C. on Revolver Records(full article)

4/14/10

Any self-respecting record nerd must fill his/her shelves with obscure Krautrock, prog, psych and jazz. And Revolver has it, along with less obtuse titles.

Frye Gives Back(full article)

4/12/10

The Suns’ Channing Frye, a local talent from St. Mary’s High School, has focused on Central Phoenix youth with his CFrye Foundation.

D-backs Digest | Arizona Gets Rolling in Opening Week(full article)

4/09/10

So far, so good in the first week of the D-backs season.

Suns Spot | Catching Up With Looooooou(full article)

4/08/10

Suns forward Lou Amundson appreciates the character Downtown Phoenix offers.

Never Quite Perfect Timing(full article)

4/06/10

Historic preservation funding is not always easy to come by, as Perfect Timing Entertainment found out. Will Downtown’s most affordable studio have to give up on its dream?

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Hilary C. on Ryan’s Pet Supplies(full article)

4/06/10

I like Petsmart and will still go there for food and grooming, but our dog trainer told us about Ryan’s and my first visit made me a fan.

D-backs Digest | Sedona Red Means New Blood for D-backs(full article)

4/02/10

The opening pitch of the D-backs season is right around the corner. Head down to Chase Field to take in a game!

Promoting Our Paradise: The Modern Phoenix Home Tour(full article)

4/01/10

This year’s Modern Phoenix Home Tour returns April 11, and promises to be the most successful yet.

Suns Spot | The Forces Invades Planet Orange(full article)

4/01/10

The Suns go galactic on April 11 with the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars Night” at US Airways Center.

First Friday: The Beadle Perspective(full article)

4/01/10

Modern Phoenix Week kicks off with a collection of Al Beadle-themed photos and art at Phoenix Metro Retro.

Livin’ on the Fringe(full article)

3/31/10

The Phoenix Fringe Festival is back again this month, offering its brand of wacky and profound performance art.

D-backs Digest | Uptown Meets Downtown(full article)

3/26/10

Chase Field’s newly designed “Uptown” section will have fans cheering for star outfielder Justin Upton and the rebuilt D-backs team.

Experience the Globe at WorldFEST(full article)

3/25/10

A three-day celebration of all things global is coming to Heritage Square this weekend.

Suns Spot | Top Five Amar’e Dunks of All Time(full article)

3/25/10

Amar’e Stoudemire laid down a massive dunk this week. Suns Spot looks back on Stoudemire’s all-time top five dunks.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Chris L. on the Orpheum Theatre(full article)

3/24/10

Anytime I see something interesting playing there, the theatre itself will definitely add to the draw. Can’t wait to head back!

A Downtown Phoenix Painting Duel(full article)

3/19/10

An artistic showdown is happening in Heritage Square on Saturday. Don’t miss it!

Suns Spot | Suns and Stars Gala(full article)

3/18/10

This past Saturday, the Phoenix Suns held the Suns and Stars Gala at the Sheraton. I was fortunate enough to attend the event, and it was quite a swanky affair.

Third Friday: The Kids are All Right(full article)

3/18/10

The 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)(full article)

3/17/10

The old Monroe School, now the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, is experiencing a rebirth despite being nearly 100 years old.

The Inaugural Grand Avenue Film Festival(full article)

3/17/10

On March 20, Fractal, located in the Bragg’s Pie Factory building on Grand Avenue, will host home to the first-ever Grand Avenue Film Festival.

A Weekend Devoured(full article)

3/16/10

This past weekend’s newly minted Devoured Culinary Classic was a celebration of local eateries, Arizona wineries and demonstrations from some of the Valley’s most lauded chefs.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Nikki F. on Rhythm Room(full article)

3/16/10

Out of the few music venues we have to choose from in Phoenix, the Rhythm Room might be my favorite.

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