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An Interview with Lauren Lebowitz from [title of show]

02/08/10 - 0 Comments

Big-voiced Lauren Lebowitz and the cast of [title of show] will wow Phoenix audiences later this month at Herberger Theater.

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Super Sunday (and Saturday) Downtown

02/04/10 - 0 Comments

While it won't be quite as festive as Miami's South Beach, Downtown Phoenix is offering its own super mix of activities this weekend.

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Showcasing Creativity: New First Fridays Event

02/04/10 - 0 Comments

A year ago, Downtown resident Sean Deckert was tending bar while juggling his studies at ASU. Today, he's co-curator of First Fridays in Heritage Square, a showcase for up-and-coming young artists.

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In the Spotlight

Grow From the Ground Up

Grow From the Ground Up

02/02/2010 - 3 Comments

The empty, embarrassing dirt lots and surface parking make Downtown look and feel nothing like an urban city, but more like a rural farming community. Why is none of our development happening in the Central Corridor?

Phoenix Symphony Gets the Led Out

Phoenix Symphony Gets the Led Out

01/30/2010 - 0 Comments

The excellence in execution of the Phoenix Symphony helped pay tribute to two of rock's most revered bands.

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PHX Picks

Cool Downtown Cocktails
Looking for a good spot to have an adult beverage? Downtown Phoenix has several cool indie locations to assist with getting your drink on.…

Best Downtown Lunch
There are so many great places to grab lunch downtown. Here are some of the best of the best.…

Best Sandwiches in Downtown
A list of my favorite places to go (in no particular order) for a great sandwich and a description of the sandwich.…

Best Places to Watch the Game
Hey sports fans and people who just love sports bars or big screens, this list is for you. Stake your game day table at any one of these awesome locat…

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Posted on February 08, 11:53PM

Jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti plays a 7:30pm show at Dodge Theatre on Tuesday. http://ow.ly/15fvb
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Downtown Lunch Plan: Jacquee's Espresso sure makes a mean Thai Chicken Wrap. http://ow.ly/15aMy
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Ever wondered how much salt is in the sea or how a grain of sand becomes a pearl? Find out at Arizona Science Center. http://ow.ly/15aI6
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How much salt is in the sea? How does a grain of sand become a pearl? Find out at Arizona Science Center Feb 9-18 http://ow.ly/156bW
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