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SoDo Phoenix Happenings

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This Blog Page will be dedicated to keeping our readers informed about things happening on the south side of Downtown Phoenix (South of Jefferson) in the Warehouse District and the neighborhoods on the southern fringe of the Warehouse District.  We like to call this part of Downtown, SoDo, short for South Downtown. 

SoDo is home to some pretty cool places like the Madison Event Center, The Ice House, The Royal Coffee Bar, The Sweet Pea Bakery, Alice Cooperstown, The Summit at Copper Square, Coach & Willie's, The Stadium Lofts, The Historic 1928 Anchor Building, The Bentley Projects Gallery, The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, The Ruby Room and several historic warehouse buildings, several of which are currently for sale.

SoDo is also home to CCBG Architects & Moses Anshell Advertising Agency, oh yeah and US Airways Center & Chase Field.

The more you explore SoDo, the more you will be intrigued by the current vibe as well as the possibilities.

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November 18. Enjoy a four course meal paired with the Jack Daniel’s family of Tennessee whiskeys. Tasting from Jack Single Barrel, Gentleman Jack and much more. Representatives from the distillery will be on hand to talk about the world famous whisky and give-away prizes. Coach & Willie’s.

For time, prices and information, call 602-254-5272 or visit www.coachandwillies.com

Event: 
11/18/2008 - 5:00pm - 11/18/2008 - 9:00pm

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Friday, November 7th - 7 to 10:30 PM at the Royal Coffee Bar - 209 W Jackson St

12 different artists and the shoes are the canvas all the proceeds from the show will go to HomeBase Youth Services.

They will also be featuring Kingnest art work.

www.royalcoffeebar.com

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11/07/2008 - 7:00pm - 11/07/2008 - 10:30pm

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Free Lecture - Monday, October 27th, 7 PM

David's Topic will be : In Praise of Impurity: Universal Values versus Geo-aesthetics in Contemporary Art.

After his studies at the University of Durham and the Courtauld Institute of Art, Elliott worked as an exhibitions officer at the Arts Council of Great Britain, and then as director of the Museum of Modern Art, Oxford from 1976 to 1996. Elliott's program at Oxford included exhibitions of art from Latin America, Asia, South Africa, Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.

Elliott was then Director of the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden from 1996 to 2001. In the 90's he curated an extensive exhibition 'Art and Power" exploring the relationship of Art with the totalitarian regimes in Europe in the first half of the 20th century.

From 2001 and 2006 Elliott was the director of Tokyo's Mori Art Museum, a museum devoted to contemporary - particularly Asian - art, architecture and design. He was recently appointed Director of Istanbul Modern starting January 2007 through October 16th, 2007. Elliott is currently director of the next Sydney Biennale in Australia in two years.

For more info - Sarah Munter - sarah.munter@asu.edu

The Bentley Projects is located at 215 E Grant St. (SoDo)

www.bentleyprojects.com

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10/27/2008 - 7:00pm

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Watch NFL Monday Night Football this coming Monday, October 13th with local Radio Personalities, Gambo & Ash at Coach & Willie's.  Happy hour menu and drink specials from Kickoff until the end of the game.

Coach & Willie's is located at 412 S 3rd St in Downtown Phoenix.

More info at www.coachandwillies.com

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10/13/2008 - 6:00pm

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Coach & Willie's invites you to join them to celebrate their 8th Year Anniversary on Friday night October 24th.  Complimentary Buffet from 8 to 9 PM, live music on the patio from The Preserve Band, Casino night and great drink specials from Budweiser and Crown Royal.

Coach & Willie's is located at 412 S 3rd St, just south of Chase Field.

Call 602 254 5272 for more info or visit www.coachandwillies.com

Event: 
10/24/2008 - 8:00pm

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Our good friend Doug Bale will be playing his guitar for those who show up at the Ruby Room, this Friday, October 3rd, from 5:30 PM to ?  No cover, so stop by and hear this talented fellow.  The Ruby Room is located at 717 S. Central in Downtown Phoenix.

Ruby Room on Google Maps

Doug Bale's website

Ruby Room MySpace Page

Event: 
10/03/2008 - 5:30pm

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The historic 1928 Anchor Manufacturing Building located at 525 S. Central Avenue will be “ground zero” for the upcoming tour of the valley’s best kept secret…The Warehouse District.

Steve & Andi Rosenstein are no strangers to developing historic properties in up and coming urban neighborhoods. In 1995 they saved a 1910 historic Chicago landmark from the wrecking ball by renovating a 40,000 square foot juke box factory into the headquarters of their clothing company, Fitigues.

Visitors to the Rosenstein’s cool Warehouse District digs will get a sneak preview of the entrepreneurial couple’s new labor of love…The Duce.

The Anchor Building will be Stop # 1 on the "First Ever" Explore SoDo Tour, happening this coming Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 5 PM.  Come by the Anchor Building, which is located at 525 S. Central Ave, on the Northeast Corner of Central & Lincoln, anytime after 1 PM, grab your "Tour Program" and then go explore.  There are 15 stops on the Tour and the Tour is "Free".

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Built in 1929, what was once the seventh store in the chain of Clarence Saunders grocery stores and later a Bayless store is now being used by the Hom family as a warehouse for foodstuffs supplied to local Asian Restaurants as well as a manufacturing facility for “homemade noodles”. 

In recent months, the family has also begun selling “electric bicycles” from the location.  It’s the only place in town where you can buy a case of “fortune cookies” and an electric bicycle under one roof.

The Phoenix Produce Co. building is located at 522 S. Central Ave, on the Northwest corner of Central & Lincoln in the Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District and will be Stop # 2 on the "First Ever" Explore SoDo Tour, happening this coming Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 5 PM.

Explore SoDo Tour details

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A Central Park neighborhood bar and live-music venue, situated on the southern fringes of the Warehouse District  The building is not historic but lots of locals are discovering this edgy destination.  The Ruby Room features live music several nights a week.  Stop in for a beer, mixed-drink or soft drink during the upcoming Explore SoDoTour.  The friendly owner, Greg Riggins will be on hand to serve you.

The Ruby Room is located at 717 S. Central Ave and will be stop # 3 on the "First Ever" Explore SoDo Tour, happening this coming Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 5 PM.  The best way to reach the Ruby Room is to go south from Grant St, in the alley between 1st St and Central Ave. to their parking lot.

The Ruby Room MySpace page

Explore SoDo Tour details

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