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DREAMRs Honored

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership honored those people, projects, and businesses that are helping revitalize the Central City at Monday’s 18th Annual DREAMR Awards luncheon, which was held at the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix by Marriott.

DREAMR Mayor Greg Stanton’s Chief of Staff Paul Blue delivered the keynote address, identifying the Mayor’s vision for Downtown’s future.

The following DREAMR Awards were handed out:

Private Sector Individual: Michael Ebert, RED Development

Public Sector Individual: Michael Johnson, Vice Mayor, Councilman, District 8

Project: Civic Space Park

Organization: Arizona Diamondbacks

Unsung Heroes: Downtown Operations Unit

In addition, the Partnership’s “Best of Downtown” Awards, determined by popular vote, were announced:

Best Breakfast Spot: First Watch

Best Lunch Spot: Hero Factory

Best Happy Hour: Majerle’s Sports Grill

Best Nightlife Spot: Copper Blues

Best Place To Relax: Grotto at Arizona Center

Best Cultural Attraction: Herberger Theater Center

Best Retail Store: Urban Outfitters

Best Athlete: Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns

Best Personal Care: Health Coach Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

Best Convenience Store: John & Kathy’s Shop

Tags: Best of Downtown Awards, CityScape, civic space park, Downtown Operations Unit, downtown phoenix, DREAMR Awards, Michael Ebert, Michael Johnson, RED Development, Renaissance Downtown Phoenix
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Mardi Gras Celebration Returns

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Phoenix has never had a reputation as a Mardi Gras destination but the Downtown Ambassadors are out to change that.

Last year, the helpful folks in orange recruited friends and residents to build floats and walk in a Mardi Gras parade.

Community response was overwhelming.

Not only did a Mardi Gras parade take shape, but Downtown businesses bought in and before the Ambassadors knew it, they’d launched a full-fledged festival. CityScape came on board as host and bars joined the Mardi Crawl nightlife tour.

When event night came, the Ambassadors were hoping to attract 300 people. Over 2,000 showed up, many dressed to impress in Mardi Gras masks and costumes.

This year the Ambassadors are working hard to make the Mardi Gras Parade, Festival, and Pub Crawl, which goes down 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, even better. CityScape has returned as host, bands like Bad Cactus Brass Band, Rhythm Is Life Steel Band, John Henry’s Revenge, DJ Shock, and The Hey Boyz are providing live entertainment, while food trucks like Mama Toledo’s and Jamburrito Cajun Grille have promised to keep the crowd fed. In addition, Copper Blues Live will be running a beer garden on the plaza, and a variety of vendors will be on hand selling their Mardi Gras goods.

The Festival starts at 4 p.m., with the parade weaving through Downtown starting at 5:30. Pub Crawl ($8 in advance, $10 day of) trolleys depart from Central and Jefferson at 9 p.m.

Interested in being a vendor or marching in the parade? Contact Sam Jackson at 602.744.6415.

All the information you’ll ever need about Downtown Mardi Gras is available here and here.

See you on the 18th!

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Super Sunday Downtown

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The last time the Giants and Patriots met in the Super Bowl the game was played in our backyard at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Phoenix has to wait until 2015 to host another Super Bowl but this year’s Giants/Patriots rematch can be celebrated at a variety of Downtown restaurants, pubs, bar, lounges, and watering holes.

Coach & Willie’s

One of Downtown’s favorite sports bars is offering a complimentary buffet from 4 p.m. to halftime, food and drink specials, and a chance to win 2 sets of lower-level Rattlers season tickets.

Crescent Ballroom

The music venue’s “Pabst It To Me, I’m Open” Super Bowl party will feature the big game on the lounge’s big screen, plus $2 Pabst, $5 Honey Badgers, $6 Nachos, and homemade Cracker Jack, all starting at 3 p.m.

District American Kitchen & Wine Bar

Enjoy a Super Bowl menu that will satisfy any football fan, including $1 sloppy Joe sliders, cheesy corn dogs, baked macaroni & cheese, Schreiner’s beer hot sausages, plus half-priced bottles of wine and other drink specials all day.

Friday’s Front Row

Friday’s Front Row at Chase Field is offering all-you-can-eat hot wings. Chow down and watch the game on one of their 32 flat screen TVs.

Hooters Arizona Center

Is there a better place to spend a full day soaking up all the Super Bowl hoopla? Probably not, and to make it even sweeter Hooters will serve you 20 traditional wings and 60 ounces of beer for $20. That’s real. While you’re enjoying the game and surroundings enter to win a new flat screen TV.

Majerle’s Sports Grill

Downtown Dan and the gang are offering $3 Bloody Marys, bottomless mimosas, and all day breakfast.

Mi Amigos

Mi Amigos at Arizona Center is serving drink specials and discounted party platters all day long.

Networks

The Hyatt Regency Phoenix sports bar is offering a beer bucket special all day long: 5 Coors Light or Miller Lite bottles for $15.

Rose & Crown Pub

It’s a seafood bash and Downtown’s famous English pub, with all-you-can-eat seafood boil–crawfish, lobster, crab, mussels, potatoes, corn on the cob, and sausage–for $20 from 1-5 p.m.

Steve’s Greenhouse Grill

Inside or out on the patio, enjoy a dozen wings and a micro brew beer for $8.95, or a burger and fries for $8.95, plus $3 touchdown shots, $1.75 Miller Lite specials, and happy hour well drinks all day.

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

Spend your Super Bowl Sunday at CityScape with the Tilted Kilt girls and enjoy their tailgate breakfast menu until 11 a.m., then drink specials all day while you catch the action on 3 giant projection screens and 37 plasmas inside and out on the patio.

Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill

Tom’s is serving a special Super Bowl brunch all day long.

Enjoy the game!

Tags: crescent ballroom, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, downtown phoenix, Friday's, Hooters Arizona Center, majerles, Mi Amigos, Rose & Crown, Steve's Greenhouse Grill, Super Bowl Parties, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Tom's Tavern & 1929 Grill
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Downtown Goings On Jan. 26-29

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Downtown Phoenix is host to over 50 events this weekend. Here’s a sampling to wet your whistle.

You spin me right round, baby, right round

Two of the premier DJs in the Valley are playing Downtown venues Thursday night. DJ Sean Watson is at District American Kitchen & Wine Bar from 7-11 p.m. (FREE) and DJENTRIFICATION joins Dengue Fever and Secret Chiefs 3 at Crescent Ballroom starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $14.

Putting the fun in dysfunction

“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m In Therapy,” plays all weekend at Herberger Theater Center. The hit New York comedy was inspired by the author’s hilariously dysfunctional family, and all the people in his life whose sole purpose was to drive him into therapy… and they succeeded. One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts prozac, you don’t have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. Showtimes vary, tickets are $39.50-$49.50. Psychological thriller “9 Circles” also continues its run in the Kax Theater. Showtimes vary, tickets are $16 in advance or $20 at the door.

“We got a grease man.”

The Peking Acrobats perform at Comerica Theatre Friday night and these gravity defying entertainers remind me of this scene in Ocean’s Eleven where Rusty and Danny recruit The Amazing Yen to be in their crew. Show starts at 7:30, tickets are $25-$48.

High culture at Orpheum Theatre and Symphony Hall

The beautiful and enthralling ballet “MOMIX Botanica” stops in Downtown for two shows at Orpheum Theatre, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17-$21. Meanwhile, over at Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera performs “Madama Butterfly.” Showtimes vary Friday-Sunday, with tickets starting at $40.

Truckasaurus Rex and PTero Dactal the Prehistoric PT Cruiser

You can see less fictional monster trucks Saturday at the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam at Chase Field. Show is at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $20. Or, fans can watch the action in style at Friday’s Front Row. Call 602-462-3506 for details.

Grand opening for new loft rentals

Looking for a place to live Downtown? The Summit at Copper Square is now leasing units and they are holding an Open House all day on Saturday. While you’re checking out the fancy urban digs, enter to win 2 tickets to Saturday night’s Suns/Grizzlies game.

Fluffy returns to Phoenix with Stand-Up Revolution Tour

Stand Up Live hosts Gabriel Iglesias and friends for one night only, Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38.50-$46.50. Also, Friday-Sunday, Stand Up Live welcomes the “undisputed queen of comedy” Sommore. Two shows Friday and Saturday (7:30 and 9:45 p.m.) and a 7 p.m. show on Sunday. Tickets are $28.

Have a great weekend in Downtown Phoenix!

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Downtown Goings On Jan. 19-22

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

If you’re looking to fill your weekend’s social calendar, Downtown Phoenix offers the perfect blend of urban nightlife, culture, family friendly events, dining, and live music.

Grab a slice of pizza from Downtown’s newest pizza parlor, Downtown Pizza Lounge (144 E. Washington St.). Phoenix Suns assistant coach and former shooting star Dan Majerle opened this lunch spot last week next door to his flagship bar and restaurant, Majerle’s. Chow down on huge $3 pizza slices (popular varieties like pepperoni, sausage, Margherita, etc.) while getting your SportsCenter fix. Downtown Pizza Lounge might stay open late depending on Downtown’s event calendar.

Friday at 5:30 p.m., Coach & Willie’s hosts Super Date for Super Nate, a benefit dinner and poker tournament for Nate Dinoffria and his family. Please read Nate’s story here. A dinner ticket is $25, a spot in the poker tournament is $50, and dinner and poker can be had for the unbeatable price of $65. You may also sponsor a poker table for $250. For more information about Nate and this event contact dmobilia@aol.com

Laura Thursday night, Kincaid’s (2 S. 3rd St.) spotlights San Tan Brewing Company’s craft beers with special happy hour pairings from 5-7 p.m. Try San Tan’s famous Hop Shock IPA with ground Kobe beef bites or their Sex Panther Double Chocolate Porter with black-crusted smoked sirloin.

Fans of FX Network’s raunchy fantasy football sit-com “The League,” can see one of the show’s stars, Steve Rannazzisi (you’ll be quizzed on the spelling of that name at the door), perform his “You’re Either In Or You’re Out” routine at Stand Up Live Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are just $15 and parking is free when you validate at the CityScape garage.

Take the kids to see Disney On Ice’s “Toy Story 3″ at US Airways Center Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are $14-$68, which is pretty cheap fare to go to infinity and beyond.

Check out local favorites What Laura Says (pictured, left) at Downtown’s hippest new lounge and music venue Crescent Ballroom, Friday at 8:30. Tickets are $8-$10. While you’re there, try Crescent’s already legendary signature cocktail, the Honey Badger.

Speaking of live music, the Chris Parker Project will be playing its scintillating blend of Motown and 70s funk Friday night at Copper Blues starting around 8:30 pm. No cover!

Herberger Theater Center rolls out a few shows this weekend, including “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy” Thursday-Sunday ($39.50-$49.50), and psychological thriller “9 Circles” in the Kax Theater Thursday-Saturday ($16-$20).

Irish folksters Trevor Jones and Nick Heyward play at The Turf Pub (705 N. 1st St.) 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Phoenix Symphony presents “Pictures At An Exhibition” Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Tickets start at $18.

There’s also Food Truck Friday (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and Saturday Market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at Phoenix Public Market, “Monster Manual, Venom, Busy Bones” at Arizona Science Center, and the kid-friendly Fourth Sunday Jam at Civic Space Park (5 p.m.) featuring DJ DJentrification.

Have a great weekend in Downtown Phoenix!

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Rock N Roll Marathon Weekend at CityScape

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

You don’t have to run 26.2 miles to enjoy this weekend’s PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Downtown Phoenix.

CityScape_PF Changs The entire weekend will be a celebration of the Big Race–for distance runners, novice runners, never runners, et al–and much of the action will take place in our urban core.

It all starts Friday at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Arizona Health & Fitness Expo, which runs all day Friday and Saturday at Phoenix Convention Center.

For two days, over 60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and much more.

Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt.

Friday evening CityScape is hosting a pre-race party featuring live music from headliner Fitz & the Tantrums and guests Jeordie & The Mixology Project.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with Jeordie & The Mixology going on at 5:30 and Fitz & The Tantrums performing around 7:15 p.m.

Chloe’s Corner (coming soon to the space formerly occupied by Oakville Grocery) will be on hand to help runners carb load and beer will be available for purchase on the plaza. Tickets are $19, or $13.10 when you use promo code RUNNER. Buy your concert tickets here.

On Sunday the marathon starts from CityScape at 7:30.

There is a lot of activity happening in Downtown Phoenix this holiday weekend. Here’s a rundown of various street closures:

Supercross Fan Fest
9 a.m. Friday Jan. 13 until 6 a.m. Sunday Jan. 15
Jefferson from 3rd Street east to the entrance/exit of the Plaza East Garage
4th Street from Jefferson south to the entrance/exit of the Jefferson Streeet
5th Street from Jefferson north to the entrance/exit to the docks behind Phoenix Convention Center South

PF Chang’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon
9 a.m. Friday Jan. 13 until Midnight Friday Jan. 13
Central from Washington to Jefferson
Sunday Jan. 15
Washington from 2nd Street to 1st Avenue 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Washington from 1st Avenue to 7th Avenue 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Central from Washington to Jefferson 6 a.m. to Noon

MLK Day
9 a.m. Monday Jan. 16
Rolling Closures for the Dr. Martin Luther King Day March will be as follows:
Begins at Pilgrims Rest Church
15th Street and Washington, west on Washington
North at 5th Street where the group will proceed to Moreland
West to 3rd Street

Tags: AMA Supercross, Chloe's Corner, CityScape, Fitz & the Tantrums, Holiday Street Closures, Martin Luther King Day, Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
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Reserve Your Seats at the DREAMR Awards

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Please join the Downtown Phoenix Partnership as we celebrate another great year of progress at the Annual DREAMR (Downtown Revitalization Effort Awards of Merit and Recognition) Awards Luncheon Monday, February 6, 2012 at the new Marriott Renaissance Phoenix Downtown. Your support for this event, which honors those who have made significant contributions to the continued revitalization of Downtown Phoenix, is greatly appreciated.

As Downtown Phoenix grows in vibrancy and richness of experience we realize more and more that it is the contributions of the people of our community that make it vital for all of us. So please join us again this year, to recognize and celebrate the individuals and businesses that truly made a difference in 2011. This year’s event will feature a keynote speech from Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, who will share his vision for Downtown as we enter this next exciting chapter.

DREAMR In addition to Mayor Stanton’s speech, we’ll be awarding DREAMR Awards in five categories (Private Sector Individual, Public Sector Individual, Organization, Project, and Unsung Hero), and the hotly anticipated Best Of Downtown Awards, which go to Downtown businesses and attractions based on popular vote.

Reserving a company table at this year’s DREAMR Luncheon is a tremendous opportunity to hear Mayor Stanton’s historical remarks while helping us celebrate Downtown’s many successes in 2011.

Tables are $700 and individual tickets are $70. To reserve call Julie De Anda at 602.744.6412 or email jdeanda@downtownphx.org

Again, thank you for your ongoing support of Downtown Phoenix and the DREAMR Awards Luncheon. We look forward to seeing you on February 6th.

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Winter Chef Series at Phoenix Public Market

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Over the next six weeks, Phoenix Public Market and Urban Grocery & Wine Bar encourage community foodies to support local talent by participating in the Winter Chef Series, your golden opportunity to pick up culinary tips from some of the Valley’s most talented chefs.

WinterSeries Each 2-hour demonstrations include 3 courses paired with Arizona wines or beers, plus a take-home recipe. Tickets are $55 each and Tuesday’s Series kickoff features Chef Elizabeth Meinz of Orange Table. From 6-8 p.m. Chef Meinz will take attendees through her “Breakfast for Dinner” concept, with savory pan syrup, prosciutto Benedict, ravioli with fresh herb ricotta, crispy prosciutto, eggs and bacon foam, all paired with Canelo Hills Chardonnay, Nimbus Blonde, and Pillsbury Child wine. This demonstration is sponsored by Hickman’s Family Farms and Maya’s Farm. Purchase tickets here.

If you missed Chef Meinz here’s a rundown of other great classes available in the coming weeks:

Tuesday, Jan. 17 / 6-8 p.m.

Italian Rustico Menu with Chef Jared Porter of The Parlor Pizzeria

Tuesday, Jan. 24 / 6-8 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Matt Taylor of Noca

Saturday, Jan. 28 / 2-4 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Danielle Leoni of The Breadfruit

Saturday, Feb. 4 / 2-4 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Mark Tarbell (pictured, left)

Tuesday, Feb. 7 / 6-8 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey Originals

Saturday, Feb. 18 / 2-4 p.m.

Winter Greens Ninja Class with food blogger Jennifer Woods

These classes are first come first serve and space is limited.

Eat Fresh, Buy Local!

The Phoenix Public Market consists of Urban Grocery & Wine Bar (Tuesday-Saturday 7a-8p; open til midnight on Fridays)

Open-Air Markets (Wednesdays 4p-8p and Saturdays 8a-Noon); and Food Truck Friday (11a-1:30p)

Tags: Crooked Sky Farms, Danielle Leoni, Devour Phoenix, Elizabeth Meinz, Hickman's Family Farm, Jared Porter, Matt Taylor, Maya's Farm, Noca, Orange Table, phoenix public market, The Breadfruit, The Parlor, Tracey Dempsey Originals, Winter Chef Series
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Vote for Best of Downtown

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Best of Logo The Downtown Phoenix Partnership presents its annual salute to the people and places making the most significant impact in Arizona’s Urban Heart over the past year at the 18th Annual DREAMR Awards on February 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the new Renaissance Phoenix Downtown by Marriott (formerly the Wyndham).

Keynote Speaker Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton will talk about the future of Downtown in his first post-inauguration public address and several community leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the revitalization of Downtown Phoenix.

The 2011 Best of Downtown Awards will also be announced. Vote for your favorite Downtown Phoenix businesses here.

Reserve your DREAMR ticket or table now by calling the Downtown Phoenix Partnership at (602) 744-6400.

Tags: 18th DREAMR Awards, Best of Downtown, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton
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NYE In DTPHX

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Bid farewell to 2011 and look ahead to the New Year in Downtown Phoenix, the Valley’s hottest New Year’s Eve destination.

MUSIC & COMEDY

Jerry Riopelle’s New Year’s Eve Concert

Jerry Riopelle is pretty much the Prince of New Year’s Eve in Phoenix, as chronicled in this Arizona Republic story. He’s been headlining New Year’s Eve shows in the Valley since the 70s and this year he’s at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $45-$100.

Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson The Immortal Tour

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music, and fantasy that immerses concert-goers in Michael Jackson’s creative world and literally turns the King of Pop’s moves literally upside down. U.S. Airways Center at 8 p.m. and tickets are $80-$175.

EastonAshe at Copper Blues Live

Ring in the New Year at Copper Blues with Phoenix natives EastonAshe. Here’s a link to the band’s MySpace page. 8:30 p.m. show. General admission $20 which includes champagne toast. Call 480-559-5005 for more info.

NYE with Phoenix Symphony

Joseph Young conducts the Phoenix Symphony as it celebrates the New Year with classics from New York to Vienna, including Broadway showtunes and legendary compositions from Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, and more. Symphony Hall at 7 p.m., tickets start at $18. Call 602-495-1999 for more information or visit phoenixsymphony.org

Christopher Titus at Stand Up Live

Back by popular demand, one of the greatest working comics today returns to Downtown’s popular comedy venue for two shows (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.). Follow the link to learn more about special New Year’s Eve dinner and a show packages or call 480-719-6100.

DINNER

New Year’s Eve at Province

One of Downtown’s newest fine dining restaurants, Province at the Westin Downtown Phoenix, is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu, available both in their modern dining room or picturesque urban patio. Call 602-429-3600 for reservations or visit the web site for menu details.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at District American Kitchen

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown offers a variety of New Year’s Eve specials and engagements, including a decadent 5-course dinner with wine pairings, special Dine, Stay, and Play packages starting at $299 (includes room, champagne toast and skating at CityScape’s NRG Ice Rink), and Chef Jay’s amazing New Year’s Day Brunch. Call 866-716-8134 for all the details.

New Year’s Dinner at Compass Arizona Grill

Enjoy 360-degree views from atop the Hyatt Regency Downtown and a savory 4-course dinner created by Chef Steve Bieniek. 5-10 p.m., $79 for adults and $40 for children ages 5-12. For reservations call 602-440-3166 or visit the web site for more special New Year’s Eve offers, including discounted room rates.

PARTIES

New Year’s Eve at Bar Smith

Pete Salaz and Senbad will perform on the patio, with Robbie Rob, Biggie, and Mane One in the main room. No cover before 10:30 p.m. and $10 after 10:30.

New Year’s Eve Pahtay & Amateur Night at Crescent Ballroom

Downtown’s newest music venue, located at 2nd Avenue and Van Buren, is hosting a FREE party starting at 7 p.m. featuring DJs Sean Watson, Beanie Beatnik, and others.

Bowling at Lucky Strike

Live DJs, party favors, champagne toast, and lane reservations starting at $60. Call 602-732-5490 for more information.

Stay and Play at Hotel San Carlos/Ghost Lounge

Stay and Play package at Hotel San Carlos includes party hats, beads, and chances to win cash and gift cards. Hotel San Carlos provides all-you-can-eat appetizers and Ghost Lounge offers all-you-can-drink 7 p.m. to close. Call 602-505-8127 to make reservations.

Irish NYE at Seamus McCaffrey’s

Seamus offers live music and a midnight toast for just a $5 cover and special room rates next door at Hotel San Carlos are available by mentioning “Seamus.”

MISC

Ice Skating at CityScape

Few things are more romantic (or fun) than skating under the city lights at the NRG Ice Rink, located at Patriot’s Square (Central, between Washington and Jefferson).

The rink will be open 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.

$10 fee includes skate rental.

Countdown and Fireworks at CityScape

FREE fireworks show and complimentary toast (21 or older).

Tags: downtown phoenix, New Year's Eve 2012
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