Third Friday: Dad’s Night Out(full article)

6/17/10

This year, skip the hokey Father’s Day gift and take Dad out for Third Friday.

Central Phoenix Parks in Dire Straits(full article)

5/24/10

A recent Arizona Republic story tells the unraveling state of Encanto Park and others like it.

ASU: Connecting with its Community(full article)

3/29/10

On April 1, ASU will hold the first of series of community dialogues at the Downtown Phoenix campus between 8 a.m. and noon.

City Dwelling | Living in 85004(full article)

3/15/10

For those seeking the ultimate urban Phoenix living experience, there is no better place than the chunk of Downtown Phoenix that is the 85004 ZIP code.

Downtown Voices Coalition Gets Retrospective(full article)

1/14/10

For five years, Downtown Voices Coalition has helped change the face of Downtown. Now, they’ll take a look back on their progress as well as glimpse into the future of our neighborhoods.

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.

ASU Invites Community to Discuss Job Creation in Metro Phoenix on Friday(full article)

12/09/09

ASU’s College of Public Programs will host a forum to discuss job creation in the Phoenix area from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the A.E. England Building.

Coffeetown, Arizona?(full article)

12/04/09

We’re no Seattle (or New York, or Chicago or Portland), but it’s no secret that Downtown Phoenix is supporting a decidedly growing coffee culture.

Recap of the Mayor’s State of Downtown Speech(full article)

11/18/09

On Tuesday, November 17, Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon took the stage at Civic Space Park for his sixth State of Downtown address.

LEEDing the Way in Downtown Phoenix(full article)

11/17/09

Last week’s Greenbuild Conference wasn’t all about trade show booths and talks. Of particular interest to DPJ readers was a tour of five urban infill sites in downtown Phoenix.

Third Friday Concert: Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy(full article)

11/16/09

Local bands Terra Firma and Big Fast Easy will rock Civic Space Park this Third Friday.

Music from the Weekend: ‘When in AZ’ and CenPhoTV Benefit(full article)

11/09/09

Lots of music rang throughout Downtown Phoenix neighborhoods this past weekend.

‘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.

Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Taste of Downtown(full article)

10/28/09

Great news! We are gearing up for our annual Taste of Downtown event in Downtown Phoenix.

Blog Action Day: ASU is Conserving Water Downtown(full article)

10/15/09

October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s topic, climate change, got me thinking of how Downtown Phoenix is trying to make a difference.

Third Friday: A.E. England Gets Dedicated(full article)

10/14/09

It’s Third Friday this week, and what better way to wind down a hectic week than taking in a chill dedication of a historic building?

First Friday: First @ Park (and a Whole Lot More)(full article)

10/01/09

Friday debuts First @ Park, where Civic Space’s businesses, arts spaces and, well, park space all come together in celebration of First Friday.

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.

Your Third Friday: Fair Trade Opening, NU at Heard(full article)

8/19/09

With options abound this Third Friday, it’s time to get out for more than a casual stroll through that gallery that was too packed a few Fridays back.

Third Friday Concert Series at Civic Space(full article)

7/17/09

Today is Third Friday which means another free concert at the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. The show, featuring Gospel Claws and Dry River Yacht Club, begins at 7:30pm.

Coffee With The Mayor(full article)

7/11/09

Skip Starbucks this Wednesday and head over to the Downtown Civic Space Park at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street for Mayor Phil Gordon’s Monthly Business Coffee Meeting. Join Mayor Gordon from 8:30 to 9:30am as he discusses the city’s 17-point plan in becoming America’s Greenest City, and be the first to tour the new building in the park.

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.