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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artlink’s First & Third Fridays(full article)

3/16/10

Mark your calendar for the largest artwalk in the nation – right here in Downtown Phoenix.

First Friday: Off of Roo Row(full article)

3/04/10

This month, take it upon yourself to explore some of the side streets for events you may have otherwise missed.

A Whole Lotta Love for Downtown(full article)

2/12/10

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re showing our love for Downtown Phoenix by sharing our 14 favorite places and experiences.

First Friday: Grand Happenings(full article)

2/04/10

Here’s a thrilling roundup of all of Grand’s happenings for February First Friday.

The Insecure Critic | Why I Like the ‘Other’ Downtown(full article)

1/15/10

I’ve seen the grungy, amazing soul of what a Downtown arts community is supposed to look like. It is in the double-digit avenues, and it is awesome.

.anti_space Moves to the Warehouse District(full article)

1/11/10

Alternative art gallery .anti_space is moving from its Roosevelt Row ‘hood to a 7,000-square-foot warehouse off 7th Avenue and Buchanan Street.

First Friday: New Year’s Recovery at SuTRA Midtown Yoga(full article)

12/31/09

For 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.

The Sheriff Joe Saga Invades Downtown Theater(full article)

12/09/09

With a play titled “American Pastorela: The Saga of Sheriff Joe,” I knew I’d be in for some good, controversial fun.

First Friday: The Debut of Fractal(full article)

12/03/09

For something different this First Friday, check out the preview event of Fractal, a collaborative space inside the Bragg’s Pie building.

First Friday: Jesse Peper at Perihelion Arts(full article)

11/05/09

Take 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.

Kyle Jordre: Living in Color(full article)

10/26/09

Kyle Jordre’s artist’s statement opens with “When I paint, I get lost.” He may get lost in his paintings, but they have helped him find himself and his place in Downtown Phoenix.

Chemical Relief: New Snack Shop Offers a Dose of Feel-Good(full article)

10/12/09

Chemical Relief, a snack shop with plans to one day be a cooperative grocery, has opened residence on the main floor of the monOrchid.

Get Your Boutique On: Bunky, Phoenicia and Red Dog(full article)

10/08/09

Bunky Boutique, Red Dog Gallery and Phoenicia Association each bring something different to Downtown Phoenix, and they are all located at 3rd and Garfield streets.

The Living Dead Invade First Friday in Search of… Stuff?(full article)

10/02/09

The living dead are invading First Friday, but fear not, they won’t be there looking for brains.

First Friday: First @ Park (and a Whole Lot More)(full article)

10/01/09

Friday debuts First @ Park, where Civic Space’s businesses, arts spaces and, well, park space all come together in celebration of First Friday.

‘When in AZ’ Monthlong Celebration is Off and Rockin’(full article)

9/09/09

The ‘When in AZ’ shows kicked off with a bang this past weekend, supporting both the arts and local charities.

KBAQ and Phoenix Chorale’s First Friday Scavenger Hunt(full article)

9/04/09

KBAQ and Phoenix Chorale are throwing a First Friday scavenger hunt. Search for items during September’s artwalk, then return on October 2 to see how many you found correctly!

‘When in AZ’ Will Open Your Ears to New Tunes(full article)

9/04/09

What happens when you pair local bands and musicians together to pay homage to each other? Valley resident Nick Kizer asked the same question, and created the “When in AZ” music compilation as the answer.

‘When in AZ’ Showcases Arizona Music(full article)

9/04/09

From my experience, it seems that many people have the misconception that Arizona is lacking when it comes to having an actual musical scene. Hopefully the release of the new “When in AZ” compilation can change their tune.

New Kids on the Block: Bioscience High School(full article)

9/04/09

Rising from the empty lots south of Roosevelt Row, Bioscience High School is an exciting addition to Downtown Phoenix.

First Friday Opening of Heritage Square Art Space(full article)

9/03/09

Artist Sean Deckert saw potential in the wide expanses and open-air feel of Heritage Square while he was working as a bartender at Rose and Crown. Now he’s opening an outdoor gallery in the park.

Kooky Krafts Ready to Launch(full article)

9/01/09

The Kooky Krafts Shop, at 1500 Grand Avenue, will officially open on First Friday, September 4.

First Friday At After Hours Gallery(full article)

8/05/09

After Hours Gallery is hosting an opening reception this Friday, August 7 for their new African art exhibit, Masks. The reception will be from 6 to 10pm and a portion of all Mask proceeds benefits Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees, a local non-profit that helps resettle refugees.

First Friday At Practical Art(full article)

8/04/09

Meet artist Layla Luna on Friday, August 7 at a free reception beginning at 7pm at Practical Art, 5070 N. Central Ave. Viewing nine original paintings and more than 30 sketches, all capturing a wild variety of wonderful birds, while you enjoy wine and cheese.

New Local Currency To Be Unveiled(full article)

7/28/09

Local currency coins to be presented to public first Friday during self-guided art walk. The coins are good for free items or discounts on local purchases. They will be used in lieu of the raffle tickets for the free clothes swap in ShopDevious beginning 8/15.

New Revolver Locked and Loaded(full article)

7/01/09

Everyone’s favorite Melrose record store, Revolver Records, has packed up and headed south to Roosevelt Row. When you’re done reading this, head over to Roosevelt and 2nd Street to check out the roomy new confines.

Night at the Museum(full article)

6/04/09

It may not be Ben Stiller and a T-Rex skeleton, but the Phoenix Art Museum is mixing up First Friday with some interesting activities this Friday evening, June 5, 2009. Located in downtown Phoenix along Central Ave. and the light rail line, the Phoenix Art Museum opens its doors to the public each month as [...]

Art Detour, Revamped(full article)

5/01/09

Art Detour may have been a month ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start anticipating Art Detour 2010. With a smaller crowd due to ever-growing First Friday buzz, some wrote off Art Detour 2009. Not so fast, says Sloane Burwell, President of Artlink, organizers of First Friday and Art Detour. “This was the first [...]

Art For Health Exhibit This Friday(full article)

4/30/09

The annual Art for Health Exhibition and Sale is returning to Phoenix on Friday, May 1 from 6:30 – 9:30pm at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hope Hall. The exhibit benefits the Arizona State University Nurse Managed Health Centers, which are located in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. At their five locations and through their Wellness [...]

Shoot for the STARS Photo Exhibit(full article)

4/30/09

The annual photo exhibit Shoot for the STARS is returning to Phoenix on May 1, open to the public from 6 to 9pm. The free exhibit will be open until May 30 but only by appointment.

Shoot for the STARS is a program designed to teach the joys of photography to adults with disabilities. Offered through STARS (Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services), the program teaches participants to see beyond their immediate selves by looking through a camera and focusing their attention on people and objects around them.

First Friday Art Show At Coe House(full article)

4/29/09

The Coe House will host a preview of the collaboration between artist Rocco Menaguale and VMarie fashion designer Rickie Gonzales on Friday, May 1 from 7 to 10pm

Phoenix Art Museum Holds Train Tracks Quarter Finals(full article)

4/23/09

Launched as a grassroots channel for local musicians to display their talent, The Train Tracks is the most innovative outlet for live music to ever hit Phoenix. Once a week, Valley artists ranging from single performers to entire bands, rockers to opera singers, perform acoustically live on the Metro Light Rail. Their raw, uncut performances are posted to thetraintracks.org where the general public votes for their favorite.

Art Builds “Urban Campus”(full article)

4/06/09

Strong winds were no match for Malissa Geer’s months-long effort to organize the Downtown campus’ fourth-annual Urban Gallery Exhibition to bring ASU closer to the community.

The weather forced Geer, a University community-engagement liaison and the event’s organizer, to set up differently than planned, moving the outdoor stage inside the University Center to join the indoor stage. But the exhibition still helped to make the Downtown campus a true urban university, she said.

First Friday at Coe House(full article)

4/03/09

Stop by the historic Coe House for First Friday on April 3 to view the “New Perspectives” art show featuring exciting new contemporary work by local artists Robert Denning and Rocco Menaguale. The show includes many multi-dimensional pieces that reflect both the subdued and exhilarating energy of pop culture and modern life.