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.

The Insecure Critic | Gay Rights and Light Rail are My Guilty Pleasures(full article)

2/05/10

I have somehow figured out how to live out a few guilty intellectual pleasures while maintaining my sanity, and getting to Downtown without the need to drive through the First Friday hullabaloo.

The Insecure Critic | How an iPhone is Like Portland(full article)

1/29/10

The goal of a thriving Downtown in Phoenix should be to make our town an iPhone.

2009: Downtown Phoenix Grew Up a Bit(full article)

1/04/10

With so much progress in a year (let alone during the big bad recession), it’s encouraging to see what’s happening in our city.

Suns Spot | LB, Oh How We Miss Thee(full article)

12/24/09

When Leandro Barbosa is healthy he gives the Suns a whole other element. With him on the bench, the second string has a lot more firepower to work with.

The Bearded Truth | ASU as a Partner(full article)

12/07/09

The once-lifeless capital city of Arizona has taken on a new look and feel recently, complete with a bustling Arizona State University campus in the heart of Downtown.

You Me and Apollo Heading Down the Train Tracks(full article)

11/16/09

You 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.

Conventional Wisdom | Greenbuild Expo(full article)

11/09/09

The USGBC Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is in town November 11-13. DPJ offers helpful leisurely suggestions to enjoy your time in Downtown Phoenix.

Treasure Hunt on the Metro — November 14(full article)

11/09/09

PHX ART Treasures on the METRO will showcase the arts and cultural opportunities on and around Phoenix’s light rail line on November 14.

Night Rail 3.0 — Urban Grocery and Turf(full article)

10/30/09

Night Rail, brought to you by RailLife, is helping kick off the opening week festivities at the Urban Grocery with a bang.

Creative Space Near Grand Avenue Art Scene(full article)

10/08/09

Originally part of a 1920s neighborhood grocery store, this freestanding building, completely redeveloped in 2006, is now part of a small creative complex.

See the Suns, Ride the Rail(full article)

9/18/09

Starting October 1, US Airways Center tickets displaying the Rail Ride Event logo will be good for the event and rides on the light rail.

Inside Downtown Voices Coalition(full article)

9/14/09

If you enjoy living, working or playing in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.

Radiate Phoenix: The City’s Future(full article)

9/01/09

Those interested in the future of the city of Phoenix met at Hanny’s last week to mingle with city planners in attempts to gauge what will happen here over the next 40-odd years.

The Merry Chef Caravan From the North(full article)

7/10/09

If you happened to be wandering through the streets of downtown Phoenix last Third Friday, there is a good chance you may have seen a group of foodies hopping from one spot to another well into the night.
There’s a decent chance you may have even recognized one or two of them as the masterminds behind some of the Valley’s best restaurants. This was the first incarnation of the downtown chef crawl, and it kicked off with a glorious mix of late-night noshing, old-fashioned exploration and drinks, drinks and more drinks.

Skylounge Hosts Mayor’s Monthly Mixer(full article)

6/18/09

Join Mayor Phil Gordon on Friday, June 19 for the next Mayor’s Monthly Mixer at Skylounge, 132 E. Washington St. The mixer will be from 5:30 to 7:30pm followed by the Third Friday Concert Series at the Dowtown Civic Space Park.

A Big, Melty Cupcake in the Sun(full article)

6/15/09

You see, the Chuseum, as I like to call it, is turning 1. Yes, it is a cranky little toddler and it needs some sweet, sweet sugar to put it in a coma-like euphoric state. It is bound to be a sticky and delicious affair.

Councilman Nowakowski Hosts Free Movie At Civic Space(full article)

6/05/09

Councilman Michael Nowakowski invites you to a free movie at the Downtown Civic Space Park  featuring Casablanca on Friday, June 12.
The park is located at 424 N. Central Ave and will begin at 8pm. The light rail stops just across the street at Van Buren Street and Central Avenue.

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 [...]

Opening Soirée at Lola Coffee(full article)

5/30/09

Lola Coffee is hosting its oh so official grand opening party tonight (never mind that it’s been open for three weeks) and you’re invited. They’re luring everyone in with free coffee, some super secret live jams and even a few wine pours. Plus, there’s the killer atmosphere, munchable food and relaxed vibe that’s made Lola an instant success.

Mayor’s Monthly Mixer And Third Friday Concert Series This Friday(full article)

5/12/09

Join Mayor Phil Gordon on Friday, May 15 at Sonoma Casual Dining for the Mayor’s Monthly Mixer.
The mixer will be from 5:30 to 7:30pm followed by the Third Friday Concert Series across the street at the Civic Space Park at 7:30pm.

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 [...]

Dine Out for Life This Thursday(full article)

4/27/09

After the success of last year’s Dining Out for Life event in Phoenix, many downtown area restaurants are getting in on the action. This Thursday, April 30, head to one of many local favorites to benefit HIV/AIDS research. In all, over 140 Valley restaurants will participate, raising over $200,000 for the cause. More than 3,500 [...]

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.

Free Movie Night At Civic Space This Friday(full article)

4/21/09

Head over to the new Civic Space Park on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm for a free movie night featuring The Dark Night.

The event is sponsored by Arizona State University students and is part of a larger safety initiative to encourage positive use of the brand-new park. Arrive early and you won’t need to bring your own snacks because free popcorn will be available on a limited basis. The movie will end around 10:30pm.

Metro Board OKs Ads To Help Increase Revenue(full article)

4/17/09

Metro passengers could be barraged with ads inside and outside the trains this fall as the transit agency tries to get through the grim economy with a new source of money.

The Metro board voted unanimously Wednesday to reverse its no-advertisement policy and adopted a program that would be the most aggressive among new Western light-rail systems.

First “Third Friday Concert Series” at Civic Space this Friday(full article)

4/17/09

Come celebrate Phoenix’s first “Third Friday Concert Series” on Friday, April 17 at the new Downtown Civic Space park. The free concert will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will feature Turn Back, O Man and The Matthew Reveles Band.

Celebrate Civic Space’s Grand Opening Thursday(full article)

4/16/09

Join your neighbors from downtown Phoenix at the grand opening of the new Civic Space Park on Thursday, April 16.

A community cookout hosted by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department begins at 11am, followed by the official opening ceremonies at 3pm. The celebration will end with a lighting of Janet Echelman’s “Her Secret is Patience” sculpture at 7:30pm. The full agenda of the events will be available at the park, printed on a limited supply of reusable souvenir shopping bags.

Civic Space Grand Opening(full article)

4/02/09

Great news! The Downtown Phoenix Civic Space Park will be officially opened on April 16th. Stop by the Downtown Phoenix Journal often, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all of the happenings during the Grand Opening Weekend.

Tempe Music Festival this weekend(full article)

4/01/09

Sure, it’s not in Phoenix, but it’s a light rail ride away. Hit up the concert and head on back to Phoenix to avoid the crush of crazy concert goers on Mill Ave.