CVS Opens at CityScape(full article)

7/26/10

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Lucky Number 7th (Ave)(full article)

3/05/10

If you’re heading to the m7 Street Fair, check out the locally owned businesses that are making this neighborhood one of the hottest in town.

m7 Grows to New Heights(full article)

3/03/10

In 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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Maggie H. on Sweets & Beats(full article)

2/23/10

Definitely check Sweets & Beats out. It’s a great addition to the downtown area and it’s owned by two wonderful people.

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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Althea B. on Blueberry Deluxe(full article)

2/10/10

I scored an adorable hot pink number for Valentine’s Day and leather cuff made by a local artist that completed my outfit for the evening.

Get Your Boutique On: West McDowell(full article)

1/18/10

Easley’s Fun Shop, the Antique Mall and Sage all line McDowell Road between 3rd and 7th avenues, maintaining a faithful and healthy following.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Jessica F. on 16th Street Goodwill(full article)

1/12/10

This store is clean and doesn’t smell like dead people — a huge bonus in my book.

Get Your Boutique On: Melrose(full article)

12/24/09

Three boutiques — Qcumberz, Rust and Roses and Retro Ranch — capture the essence of the mile-long mecca that is Melrose.

Things are Open Christmas Eve!(full article)

12/23/09

Are you gonna be Downtown on Christmas Eve? Not everything will be boarded up for the holidays.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Robert M. on Shop Devious Beauty Lounge(full article)

12/22/09

I’m not a girl or a drag queen but if I were, I would head to Shop Devious for all my wigs and accessories.

Have a Grand Holiday Shopping Experience(full article)

11/30/09

Where 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.

Buy Local All Week(full article)

11/25/09

Just 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.

Get Your Boutique On: Central and Camelback(full article)

11/06/09

Locally owned Red Hot Robot, Frances and Smeeks sit neatly in a row on the corner of Central and Camelback. Each store radiates friendly intimacy.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Sarah L. on Baiz Market(full article)

10/27/09

I know it seems silly to go to a Middle Eastern market for white peaches, but I’m comfortable with my silliness.

The Urban Grocery and Wine Bar Has Arrived(full article)

10/22/09

After months of checking on the construction progress twice weekly at the Phoenix Public Market, the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar is finally here.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Erin G. on Landis Cyclery(full article)

10/20/09

After a very frustrating bike shopping experience I went over to Landis to see what kind of selection and customer service they offered.

Exploring Outside of Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo(full article)

10/14/09

Please allow DPJ to be your guide to the Downtown Phoenix area during Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo.

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.

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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Bri D. on MADE Boutique(full article)

9/29/09

I like having a great place like MADE in my neighborhood. Businesses that support local artists will most definitely get my business, especially when the carry such fun and interesting products like this lovely boutique.

Grand Avenue Festival Promotes Arts, Culture and Adaptive Reuse(full article)

9/17/09

Set for Saturday, September 26, the Grand Avenue Festival will give attendees the complete Grand Ave. experience: lots of free live music, art exhibits, historic building tours and more.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Melinda S. on Sage(full article)

9/15/09

If you love vintage, retro, European style, I would recommend Sage for an hour of treasure hunting.

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.

Adopt an Orphan Rail Station(full article)

8/28/09

As of this morning, METRO has enacted an Adopt-A-Station initiative along the light rail line.

CityScape Celebrates Topping Off(full article)

7/17/09

Downtown Phoenix’s newest addition, CityScape, celebrated the “Topping Out” of their 27-story Phase I office tower yesterday.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joined management leaders from RED Development and Hunt Construction Group at the ceremony to announce nine new tenants signing on for CityScape’s Phase I office tower. The tower is slated to open in Spring 2010.

Epicurious.com To Visit Phoenix Public Market(full article)

7/15/09

Epicurious.com, the web magazine for people who love to eat, is making the Downtown Phoenix Public Market a stop on their second annual farmers’ market tour this summer.

On Saturday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 22, stop by the Epicurious.com booth at the market anytime during its operating hours, and pick up a free eco-friendly tote bag, a recipe card with the perfect dish to cook up that day, and other great give-aways.

A Rowdy Wine Tasting Party(full article)

7/14/09

The Rowdy Boutique, 4717 N. 7th St., is hosting a wine tasting party this Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 8:30pm.

‘Malls R Us’ At Modified Arts(full article)

6/23/09

Downtown Voices Coalition, Modified Arts and No Festival Required present “Malls R Us,” a documentary film by Helene Klodawsky. “Malls R Us” examines North American’s most popular and profitable suburban destination – the enclosed shopping center – and how for consumers they function as a communal, even ceremonial experience and, for retailers, sites where their idealism, passion and greed merge. The film will be shown on Tuesday, June 30 at 8pm at Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St.

250-Room Hotel On Rise At CityScape Site(full article)

6/10/09

Source: AZCentral
As more windows go up on CityScape’s office tower, the beginnings of a 250-room hotel has begun to rise out of the ground at the CityScape construction site.

Phoenix Market Open 5 Days A Week(full article)

6/05/09

Attention shoppers! The first grocery store to open in downtown Phoenix in nearly 30 years is taking shape.

On a recent afternoon, a crew worked on plumbing and electrical systems for the 2,000-square-foot store, which is expected to open sometime in August. Soon they will bring in refrigerated cases, ovens and other kitchen equipment, said Alan McLaughlin, the store’s general manager.

“We will source everything local,” he said, including meat, milk and cheese. “This will be a hangout place in the neighborhood.”

The $475,000 project is an offshoot of the popular, biweekly Phoenix Public Market, which is run by the non-profit Community Food Connections.

Two Museums For Price Of One This Weekend(full article)

5/12/09

The Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum have joined for the second year to celebrate International Museum Day with an offer that gives visitors two museums for the price of one.
On Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, visitors can purchase admission at either museum and take their same-day receipt to the other museum for free admission.

Surplus Public Auction Set For May 16(full article)

5/05/09

Looking for a riding lawn mower, garbage truck, school bus or fire truck?

You can purchase any of these items if you are the highest bidder at the city of Phoenix Surplus Public Auction at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the city’s auction yard, 2820 S. 22nd Ave.

Get Your Green On(full article)

5/01/09

Do you live green? Or are you still curious how to? Haus Modern Living near Camelback and Central has all the answers at Saturday’s DIG (Do It Green) celebration. Dubbed “the green outdoor living event for the urban dweller,” Haus will welcome green designers, gardeners, local artisans and supply companies for a lovely little festival [...]

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

Support The Downtown Phoenix Market at Fundraising Block Party(full article)

4/22/09

On April 22, from 4-8 pm, the Arizona Small Business Association is hosting a fundraising and networking block party.

Arizona Center Mall Files For Bankruptcy(full article)

4/16/09

The high profile Arizona Center mixed-use development in downtown Phoenix filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, after its parent’s creditors balked at a debt-restructuring plan.

Public Market Improvements Begin(full article)

4/16/09

Improvements began Monday for the Downtown Phoenix Public Market’s permanent grocery store, which is expected to open in June.

The 4000 square-foot retail space at 14 E Pierce St will be open five days a week and will serve as downtown Phoenix’s first local foods grocery store.

Record Store Day at Stinkweeds(full article)

4/12/09

Come celebrate national record store day at Stinkweeds (10 W. Camelback Rd.) next Saturday, April 18. Designated as a day to support your trusty independent record store, Stinkweeds is going all out, even releasing its own exclusive album, Phoenix: We Love It,  full of great local bands (Go Big Casino, Sam Means from the Format, [...]

Carolyn Lavender At The Modified(full article)

3/16/09

Modified Arts is pleased to announce the opening reception for artist Carolyn Lavender Friday March 20th from 6-9 PM.

Phoenix artist, Carolyn Lavender, will be showing the current pieces in her “Journal” series. These paintings are based on collages done in her personal journals, which she as been keeping since age 14.

Go “West of Western” This Weekend(full article)

3/12/09

Join the Phoenix Art Museum for a two-day outdoor culinary extravaganza featuring Arizona’s renowned chefs and a sublime selection of wines and spirits from around the world. Venture inside for the opening of our Spring exhibition featuring one of the most successful American artists of the early 20th century.

Riding The Light Rail: First-Hand Account(full article)

3/10/09

Even though ridership is well above the estimates published before the Grand Opening, many people have yet to ride the Light Rail.

Greg Hogue, Newscast Director for ABC 15, shares his experience riding the rail for the first time on his blog.

Guide To Art Detour 2009(full article)

3/06/09

For proof that art lovers are about more than schmoozing and sipping cheap wine from plastic glasses, one need look no further than Art Detour, the free, self-guided tour of downtown artist studios, galleries, and art-friendly businesses. Now in its 21st year, the Phoenix tradition, which typically draws upwards of 10,000 patrons, has bridged the wide gap between artists and suburb dwellers who think art should match their throw pillows. This year, both art fans and the artless will find the Detour even more accessible, thanks to light rail and a new, improved shuttle system.

Businesses Get On Light Rail Bandwagon(full article)

3/06/09

When light-rail construction scared off scores of shoppers, many struggling downtown merchants considered the $1.4 billion line more of a curse than a blessing. Light rail began running in December, and what a difference a few months has made. Last week, several downtown business owners lobbied a transit agency to make sure that their shops would sit near a future light-rail route.

Check out Hollywood Regency this First Friday(full article)

3/05/09

You can check out this quality outlet for all things vintage during normal operating hours on Wednesday thru Sunday or you can stop by on First Fridays, when the Hollywood Regency and it’s neighbors in the Wagon Wheel Building at 7th Ave & Montecito, turn host to belly dancers, flame throwers and a drum circle. I’m told the activities go on until Midnight sometimes.

Art Detour, Kid Detour This Weekend(full article)

3/04/09

Downtown Phoenix during First Fridays can be a little overwhelming, with hordes of people trying to get their monthly art fix in the span of four hours. So for people who want to enjoy their art and culture in a slightly more relaxed setting, there is Art Detour. The once-a-year, all-weekend event lets visitors take a self-guided tour through the art galleries and studios in central Phoenix.

March Is Phoenix Arts Month!(full article)

3/03/09

Every weekend during the month of March, arts events will be hosted in downtown Phoenix and surrounding neighborhoods, along with events, exhibitions, and performances on other days throughout the month. In recognition of the local arts community and these public festivals, Mayor Phil Gordon has proclaimed March as “Phoenix Arts Month” and invites everyone to attend and celebrate.

Grandiose Brings “Street Style” Downtown(full article)

2/27/09

Grandiose, a great downtown boutique, was recently featured in an ABC 15 article. Be sure to stop by and support Nelson and Andrew!

Happy Birthday, Public Market!(full article)

2/27/09

Celebrate growth with the Downtown Phoenix Public Market as they mark their fourth anniversary on Saturday, February 28th. This market is more than just a Farmer’s Market. It is a place to gather, eat, enjoy music, and shop for great food and crafts.