7th Ave/Melrose
Call for Artists | Seventh Avenue Merchants Association Seeks Banner Designs
Posted on 7/24/12 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
The Seventh Avenue Merchants Association (SAMA) is seeking design submissions for new street banners. Currently there are 42 light pole banners that line the Melrose District (7th Ave from Camelback to Indian School Road). SAMA is seeking to have those banners updated and replaced with three different designs reflecting the themes: shopping, dining and services.
Details of submission:
Banners are 26 inches wide by 64 inches tall. Designs must be in full color and contain the SAMA branding in a visible and prominent way. Designer must submit graphics for all three themes (shopping, dining and services). Designs will leave a 26 inch wide by 15 inch tall blank space at the bottom of each banner for banner sponsor information. This blank space can coordinate in color and feel with the overall design. All submissions must be in either .pdf or .ai format and must be print ready. Design must submitted by Wednesday August 22, 2012. The winning design will be announced Friday August 31, 2012.
Please email all submissions to m7news@cox.net with “2012 banner designs” in the subject line.
For more information please contact Meghan Olesen at 480.703.2620 or email lucky15creative@cox.net.
From the Wire | New Neighborhood Alliance Continues 7th Avenue Revitalization
Posted on 7/23/12 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
Some news items don’t need translation. That’s why DPJ launched the From the Wire series, so we could serve the destinations here by posting information and announcements – in their own words.
Community Alliance of Seventh Avenue is Formed
In the effort to continue the revitalization and beautification of the Melrose District and its surrounding neighborhoods, the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association (SAMA) is eager to announce the formation of the Community Alliance of Seventh Avenue (CASA).
“We are excited to perpetuate the positive work that has already been done in the Melrose District,” says CASA President, Meghan Olesen. “By working together we can continue to build a unique and vibrant area.”
CASA was formed to create a strong alliance between the residents of Pierson Place, Woodlea/Melrose, Grandview and Carnation Neighborhood Associations; as well as the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association with the goal of facilitating pedestrian friendly beautification projects that are mutually beneficial to the diverse population that reside, work and play in the Melrose District.
“Woodlea Melrose residents are excited to continue our partnership with SAMA in a way that focuses on the community as a whole,” added Pam Pawlowski, Woodlea Melrose Neighborhood Association Vice Chair. “We can’t wait to get project ideas from our neighbors. Their involvement is important to the overall success!”
“Pierson Place is delighted to be part of new improvements on 7th Ave! The projects to date are a testament to what great things neighbors can accomplish when working together, and we look forward to continuing that trend. We know that improving our border is equally important to adjacent neighborhoods and business districts alike. No doubt our residents will enjoy this opportunity!” Charles Jones, President, Pierson Place Historic District.
The Community Alliance of Seventh Avenue Board is interested to hear all project ideas, big and small. Residents and community members are encouraged to contact the board with project ideas they can consider for implementation.
For more information please contact Meghan Olesen at 480.703.2620 or email lucky15creative@cox.net.
Photo credit: Jack London
Fashion Roundup | July Sales
Posted on 7/03/12 by Cortney Kaminski » No Comments
Need a spirited ensemble to rock at July 4th festivities? Or maybe you want to celebrate your “Independents.” Either way, downtown retailers are offering some smokin’ hot deals just for you.
District: Historic Roosevelt
• 15% off for ASU students with a valid I.D.
• 20% off during Independents Week with Golden Coupon
District: Downtown
(Arizona Center)
• 35% off week of Fourth of July
• 2 Culture Fresh T-shirts for $35 all month long
District: Evans Churchill
(6th Street south of Roosevelt)
• Any purchase of $50 or more at GrowOP will receive a 10% card for Madewell
(6th Street south of Roosevelt)
• 40% off rack inside all month long
District: Melrose/7th Avenue
• 20% off during Independents Week with Local First AZ’s Golden Coupon
• 20% off during Independents Week with Local First AZ’s Golden Coupon
• 32% off from July 12-15 storewide
• 20% off everything on Third Thursday
District: Uptown
• 20% off during Independents Week with the Golden Coupon
• Short Leash Hot Dogs on Saturday, July 21
180 Degrees Automotive Opens New Shop In Pierson Place
Posted on 6/28/12 by Christina O'Haver » No Comments
Grease-covered hands dive under car hoods, the banging and clanking of tools echoes throughout the garage and the smell of oil and gasoline permeates the air.
180 Degrees Automotive‘s new Pierson Place location has all the characteristics of a typical auto shop. But step inside the extensively renovated office and chat with owner Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner, and she’ll explain that it offers a lot more than car maintenance and repair services.
When she acquired the 7,800-square-foot space, which housed Chuck’s Speed and RV Center for several decades followed by Cornerstone Automotive for five years, it hadn’t been upgraded since the 1970s and was filled wall-to-wall with garbage, says Lateiner.
She teamed up with contractors from the coincidentally named 180 Degrees Inc design-build company who gutted the interior, scoured their warehouse for recycled materials and carried out Lateiner’s vision.
The contractors used shipping crates stamped with “180 Degrees” for table bases, granite from a household kitchen for tabletops, and wood doors from its warehouse stash for the auto shop’s art display, which currently features a series of photographs starring female mechanics.
For the countertop, however, Lateiner enlisted the help of local artist and friend Christine Cassano. The artist started with slab of concrete and embedded it with a valve body transmission, several automotive gears, metal washers, aluminum rods and dark purple glass pieces. She then used a water-based concrete stain and graphite pencil on the surface.
Lateiner hopes to show the work of other local artists by rotating the displays on the art wall, adding to her already community-minded business model.
A slew of business cards dangle from the wall near the entrance and nearly all of them are local businesses whose owners or employees are customers. Lateiner says she often refers customers to them and vice versa.
“I love central Phoenix,” she says. “People are really involved with each other’s businesses and with supporting one another. There’s this whole group of young entrepreneurs who are saying, ‘This is our city and we’re gonna make it what we want.’”
She is also passionate about educating the community, particularly the female population, about cars by helping them understand the work that is done to their vehicles and by offering car care classes.
“I got a great deal of strength and empowerment out of learning how to fix my own car long before I decided to become a mechanic, and after I did choose this as my career path, (I became) passionate about showing other women what they’re capable of,” she says.
Lateiner decided to learn how to fix her own car because she felt like she had a big target on her head when she entered auto shops. She took an auto shop class in high school and rebuilt her first car – a “piece of crap” Volkswagen Bug – from the ground up. She went off to college to study law but followed her heart back to the garage.
After finishing tech school and breaking into the industry, which wasn’t easy as a female, she eventually opened her own shop with the idea of creating a place where no car owner would feel insecure.
“We want to be a place where you feel comfortable, where you don’t walk in and feel like you’re going to be taken advantage of because you’re a woman or because you’re gay or because you’re a minority,” she says. “I think people appreciate a different perspective.”
If You Go: Grand Opening Party
What: Celebrate the grand opening of 180 Degrees Automotive’s new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a community toast, food and give-a-ways.
Where: 545 W. Mariposa St. Phoenix, AZ 85013 (map)
Date: Thursday, June 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Fashion Roundup | June Sales
Posted on 6/07/12 by Cortney Kaminski » No Comments
Did you hear that Travel + Leisure ranked Phoenix/Scottsdale number nine in the nation for worst dressed? Well, that is certainly a disappointing (and questionable), but let’s see if we can switch up our style by taking advantage of these fabulous sales and events going on in June.
District: Evans Churchill
(6th Street south of Roosevelt Street)
• Men’s and women’s bathing suits are 20% off the entire month
(1st Street South of McDowell Road)
• Rachel Malloy [owner] is celebrating her 30th birthday by offering a special online coupon
District: Downtown
(West side of CityScape)
• Mention Downtown Phoenix Journal and receive 10% off your purchase
(Arizona Center)
• Storewide T-shirts are 20% off
• Shirts from the Culture Fresh brand are 30% off
• New women’s collection will be available in the 2nd week in June
District: Historic Roosevelt
(Central Avenue south of Roosevelt Street)
• Every Saturday in June is buy 1 get 1 50% off any dress when you mention the Downtown Phoenix Journal
• New Summer Hours:
(Central Avenue south of Roosevelt Street)
• 15% off for ASU students with a valid i.d.
• All long sleeved items are 25% off
(Located inside Vintage by Misty)
• 15% off for ASU students with a valid i.d.
• All neckwear items are 10% off
• 30% off of jackets and vests
District: Melrose/7th Avenue
(7th Avenue north of Indian School)
• Everything in store is 20-50% off through June 30
(7th Avenue south of Indian School)
• Nightwear items are 50% off all month
(7th Avenue south of Camelback)
• 25% off denim, handbags and bath & body products the entire month
• Pink Tent Event on June 21 and 22 — 25-75% off everything at the event
District: North Central
(Bethany Home Road west of 16th Street)
• Mention Downtown Phoenix Journal and receive 15% off your purchase, excludes homemade items
