DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tracy K. on Hollywood Regency Vintage(full article)

8/03/10

I’ve always wanted to tell someone, “Oh, this? This is vintage.”

Crazy Curve Gets Creative for Melrose Community Garden Project(full article)

5/28/10

The Seventh Avenue Merchants Association needs your help to make a community garden possible in the Melrose District.

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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Evan B. on the Fry Bread House(full article)

3/30/10

I sometimes drink the Fry Bread House hot sauce straight from the bottle, much to the chagrin of people around me.

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.

m7 Week: All About Grandview(full article)

3/03/10

Grandview is the first neighborhood I’ve lived in that makes me want to participate, to watch out for my neighbors and enjoy the diversity.

Sips and Grub | Patio Taco at Mi Patio(full article)

3/02/10

Talk about a beast. When it arrived, I mistook it for a burrito. And, I am talking a Chipotle-eat-your-heart-out size burrito.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Andy G. on Char’s Has the Blues(full article)

3/02/10

Holy crap — venues like this exist in Phoenix? Who knew?

m7 Week: About the Woodlea Melrose Neighborhood(full article)

3/01/10

The Woodlea Melrose neighborhood includes over 350 single-family homes in the area bound by Indian School Road on the south, the Grand Canal on the north, 7th Avenue on the east and 15th Avenue on the west.

Conventional Wisdom | Purina Mills LLC Retail Solutions Expo(full article)

2/15/10

For those of you in town for the Purina Mills expo, there’s plenty to do outside of the Phoenix Convention Center.

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: 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.

The Bearded Truth | It’s Our Town, Slow Down(full article)

12/21/09

Many of the streets in Downtown Phoenix are residential roads because (newsflash) people live in Downtown Phoenix.

Santa is ‘Swingin’ into Town on December 17(full article)

12/15/09

Tis the season for friends, family and fun. Come and experience all these and more at Get Your Phx-Mas on December 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Phoenix Metro Retro.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Amy D. on Wag N’ Wash(full article)

12/15/09

Dexter ALWAYS gets spoiled here! After Washington Park, where he was coated in every doggie fluid imaginable, he needed a bath. Badly.

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.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Chris L. on Petit Fromage(full article)

9/08/09

Ok, I’m pretty much cheese obsessed. I love it. Can’t get enough of it. Doesn’t mean I’m an expert though. With the limited resources in AZ, haven’t gotten the education I need. So I’d been looking very forward to the opening of Petit Fromage.

Behind the Counter: Lindsay Cates at Stinkweeds(full article)

9/07/09

Stinkweeds owner Kimber Lanning can often be found in and around the record store, but she relies on a committed staff to keep things humming. One of these people is store manager Lindsay Cates.

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.

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 [...]

Phoenix Friday Nights(full article)

4/23/09

It’s Friday night in downtown Phoenix. So, what is there to do?

That’s exactly what Tyson Crosbie wanted to find out when he started Phoenix Friday Nights (PFN), a weekly social gathering focused on community building in the downtown Phoenix area.

Take The Canalscape Survey(full article)

3/15/09

ASU and other public and private sector partners are exploring the possibility of creating vital urban hubs where canals meet major streets throughout metro Phoenix. These hubs could range in size and character, depending on community requests. ASU students are conducting a public survey and would like your feedback.

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.

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.

Melrose on 7th Street Fair(full article)

3/05/09

The 8th Annual Melrose on 7th Ave Street Fair is upon us. Happening this coming Saturday, March 7th, the streets on 7th Ave will be blocked off from Indian School Rd to Campbell and you and your loved ones will be able to stroll freely up and down 7th Ave, checking out all the arts & crafts vendors, the very popular Vintage Car Show, featuring as many as 150 cars and trucks and pop in all of the store front businesses lining both sides of 7th Ave.

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.

Downtown Phoenix on International Stage this week(full article)

2/09/09

Just a few weeks ago, Arizona captured the international sports spotlight with the Cardinals Superbowl appearance and now this coming week we get to be in the spotlight again, this time by hosting the NBA All-Star Game and associated events.