Fresh @ the Market | French Dessert Wars(full article)

7/14/10

Truckin’ Good Food and Torched Goodness battle crème brûlée and crepes at the Phoenix Public Market’s Bastille Day celebration.

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.

The Economic Impacts of Buying Local(full article)

6/14/10

Local First Arizona’s recent study proves local spending makes a difference.

From the Arizona Room | 119 E. Coronado Rd. — Carl Pleasant/John Barney House(full article)

5/26/10

A Midtown office building holds more history than meets the eye.

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.

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.

A Downtown Phoenix Painting Duel(full article)

3/19/10

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

Community Building Two Wheels at a Time at Rusty Spoke(full article)

2/15/10

The Rusty Spoke bike co-op is based on a simple idea: Teach people how to fix or build bikes by themselves.

The Insecure Critic | Phoenix is Home Now(full article)

1/08/10

When I first moved to Phoenix, I never saw the move as something permanent. I expected to stay here for a few years, then move on. Something has kept me here, though.

An Unexpected Connection: Jeff Moriarty Talks with the Phoenix Community Alliance(full article)

12/21/09

On December 17, Jeff Moriarty discussed how social media can reveal Phoenix’s hidden personality at the Phoenix Community Alliance’s annual membership meeting.

Forty Years of Moving the Valley Forward(full article)

12/14/09

Valley Forward Association brings business and civic leaders together for thoughtful public dialogue on regional issues.

Latino Cultural Center Opens to Huge Crowd(full article)

12/07/09

After what many supporters said was a long time coming, Downtown Phoenix officially welcomed the Latino Cultural Center Friday, December 4, with hundreds of supporters in attendance.

Brewin’ for a Cause(full article)

11/16/09

I noticed a buzz about Phoenix Brew Party and, after perusing its nifty website, the beer snob in me decided it was a noble venture.

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.

‘When in AZ’ Heads Outdoors(full article)

11/03/09

This Saturday, November 7, the ‘When in AZ’ crew returns with its biggest show yet, presenting seven acts on two stages at Civic Space Park.

Certified Local Fall Festival Celebrates All Things Arizona(full article)

10/29/09

Can you name 60 local businesses that you love? Some of us can, and some of us flat out can’t. That’s why it’s important to attend Local First Arizona’s Certified Local Fall Festival.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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 [...]

Downtown Voices Coalition Meeting This Saturday(full article)

5/08/09

Downtown Voices Coalition (DVC) is holding another general monthly meeting Saturday, May 9 from 9:30am to 10:30am.

Downtown Voices Coalition is a combination of organizations that embraces growth in downtown Phoenix, using downtown’s current resources as stepping stones for development.

Calling All Artsy Folk(full article)

5/04/09

The Young Collectors organization over at the Phoenix Art Museum is putting on a superb little event that every fan of art (and drinks) should attend Tuesday, May 5. The Sip N’See is exactly as it sounds: bring your pals, grab a drink and see some of the museum’s collection. It’s kind of like First [...]

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 [...]

Downtown Voices Coalition Meeting This Saturday(full article)

4/10/09

The Downtown Voices Coalition is a coalition of stakeholder organizations that embrace growth in downtown Phoenix, but is mindful that healthy growth should be based upon existing downtown resources — the vibrancy of neighborhoods, the strength of the arts community, the uniqueness of historic properties, and the wonderful small businesses that dot downtown.

Contemporary Forum Presents: An Aptitude For Metamorphosis(full article)

4/10/09

The Contemporary Forum and Phoenix College present the next installment of the Eric Fischl Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 14 at the Phoenix Art Museum. The evening will also include the presentation of the 2009 Phoenix College Student Art Awards.

David Salle will present “An Aptitude For Metamorphosis,” a highly subjective interpretation of his work and how it has and hasn’t changed and evolved over the last 25 years. Salle’s work helped define the post-modern sensibility by combining figuration with an extremely varied pictorial language. Major exhibitions of his work have taken place at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. In 1986, Salle received a Guggenheim fellowship for theater design, and he is a long time collaborator with choreographer Karole Armitage designing sets and costumes for many of her ballets.

Governor’s Arts Awards Showcase Phoenix Arts Scene(full article)

4/08/09

Several prominent Phoenicians have landed nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Arts Awards, to be held Tuesday, April 14 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. This year, key downtowners Kimber Lanning and Kyle Jordre are being nominated for their contributions, along with the Artlink organization responsible for Art Detour and First Fridays artwalk. Lanning is the Director [...]

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.

PHX:Fringe Rewind(full article)

4/05/09

This past weekend, Grand Avenue’s PHiX Gallery had a samurai, a down-on-her-luck standup comedienne, a disembodied head and a sexual extremist all within its walls. Across the street at Soul Invictus, a man was struggling to come to grips with a life sans genitals.

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.

Chrysalis Hosts Happy Hour at SideBar(full article)

3/30/09

This Thursday, April 2nd, staff from Chrysalis Shelter will be hosting a happy hour event at SideBar from 6PM to 9PM. Mention Chrysalis to receive $1 off – on top of already great happy hour prices.

MADE Hosts Crafting Panel: From Hobby to Business(full article)

3/30/09

MADE Art Boutique is hosting a crafting panel this Wedensday, April 1, at 6PM. Join “Crafty Chica” Kathy Murillo, Cyndi Coon and Lisa Jacobs to talk about marketing, crafting advice, techniques and strategies for your craft business.

Mayor Gordon & Community Plants Trees(full article)

3/30/09

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon rolled up his sleeves Saturday to help fend off the effects of global warming.

The mayor joined volunteers who were planting 40 trees in downtown Phoenix to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Valley Forward Association, an organization that promotes efforts to improve the environment and livability of Valley communities.

Arizona Disability Expo(full article)

3/03/09

Over 100 exhibitors and vendors representing organizations that provide products and services to those with disabilities will be on display in the South Building of the new Phoenix Convention Center from 9AM – 4PM.

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.

U2: A Digital Dome Experience(full article)

3/02/09

“U2″ is the first ever full-dome production featuring U2′s timeless classics and modern hits, set to lighting and animation effects using the latest is CGI and laser technology.

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.

Phoenix Symphony Releases A New CD(full article)

2/27/09

Music lovers can bring the Phoenix Symphony into their cars and living rooms next month, when the CD of its program “Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio” debuts on the Naxos label.

Attention: Dog Owners(full article)

4/03/08

While strolling through Coronado Park on Sunday during the Coronado Historic Home Tour, I visited the Vendor Booths to see what might be “on tap”. Ran into some Canine loving new Business Owners who recently started Four the Love of Dogs. The Company does dog walking, pet sitting, pet taxi and scoops doggie poop. One of their slogans is “They poop it, Two women scoop it”!