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PHX Urban Expo Returns to Downtown

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

One of the biggest and best expos is returning to Downtown Phoenix the first week of December.

6a00d8341e3add53ef0162fbf8865c970d-800wiPHX Urban Expo presented by the Greater Phoenix Urban League will bring an exciting end to 2011 on Dec. 2 and 3 at Downtown Phoenix Convention Center.

Last year marked 65 years of excellence. The event was not only a first for Greater Phoenix Urban League but it was the first of its kind for the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

This year, the Expo will be held in Downtown Phoenix and it’s free and open to the public – bringing together families, seniors and youth with businesses interested in building a better Arizona through cultural connections.

The PHX Urban Expo will offer more than 100 exhibitors including retail and corporate displays along with educational, youth, financial, career, housing and health workshops.

One of the best things about the PHX Urban Expo is that local businesses can showcase themselves by being involved with one of Phoenix’s largest expos. PHX Urban Expo can give your business the chance to be exposed to over 8,000 people in just two days.

There are many ways for companies to participate in the PHX Urban Expo and promote your products and services.

Don’t miss out this great opportunity – contact a member of the PHX Urban Expo team at 602-254-5611 to discuss ways to grow your business by being a part of the PHX Urban Expo.

More information and applications are available at phxurbanexpo.com.

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The Hot List

Monday, June 14th, 2010

We know its heatin’ up out there, so here’s a “Hot List” of some of the shopping hot spots, events to attend, and places to eat!

charlie-tigerNeed a plan for date night? Free 3rd Friday Evening at the Heard Museum- Don’t miss the NU (Native+You) event on Friday, June 18th. First off, Marshall Shore will be presenting POP! Goes the Valley at 7 p.m. Attend and learn more about Phoenix with fun facts from yesteryear, sure to impress your friends.

At 8 p.m. don’t miss a performance from Miniature Tigers’ front man Charlie Brand. This free, acoustic and solo performance from one of Phoenix’s best musicians is a rare treat. Even rarer because the band just moved to New York.

Bunky Boutique- The boutique is now open at their new location! They are open 7 days a week and are very close to…

Royal Coffee Bar- I hear the baked good are to die for. Get an iced something or other wonderful to wash it down with.

Independent’s Week- June 28 through July 4, “Go Local” by supporting as many locally owned businesses as possible. Get your Golden Ticket Coupon via the link and discover all the great things that are unique to Arizona. Use it to get 20% off at the participating businesses.

Take the Kids to Sizzlin’ Summer Saturdays- After Independent’s week, head over to the Heard Museum for FREE admission every Saturday in July. From exciting music and dance performances to an extravaganza of hands-on activities, artist demonstrations and free goody bags, Sizzlin’ Summer Saturdays gives families a cool and creative way to spend Saturdays in July.

Looking for more kid-friendly activities? Text “FAMILY” to 25866 and become a Downtown Insider!

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Have You Heard? Native Art, Dance, Food On Display March 6-7

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

If you aren’t festival-ed (yep, festival-ed is a word) come to the Heard Museum this weekend for Arizona’s largest Indian market! If you don’t, you’ll pass by and hear all the music and see dancing and amazing artwork (both traditional and contemporary) and stand on the sidewalk with a frown on your face!

Indian Fair & Market 070So in order not to frown, visit the 52nd Annual Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market this Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, at the world-famous Heard Museum in Phoenix. Take the Light Rail to the Encanto/Heard Museum station and join in the fun!

More than 650 American Indian artists from all over the country, among the best in their fields, will be on hand for two days of shopping.
Art prices range from less than $20 to way more than $10,000–there’s something for every budget!

Ga'an at Heard Indian Fair-2Also, nosh on frybread, posole and other Native foods, or grab a burger or hot dog and enjoy two stages of entertainment, ranging from acclaimed international recording artist R. Carlos Nakai and his “Wilde Boys” trio to traditional Native dance performances. Thanks to a partnership with Canyon Records, enjoy a second stage featuring some of the best Native musicians around!

Your Fait ticket includes the Heard’s 10 exhibit galleries, including the new exhibition “Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving.”
Pay a visit to the Apache Village, which features Apache elder artists, storytelling by Ken Duncan and even a wikieup (a traditional Apache home)! It’s all at the Indian Fair.

Admission: $15 adults, kids 16 and under free. Two day passes are available. Visit heard.org/fair for more!

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Fabulous Fridays

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Well kids, we’ve all been to First Friday, but have you checked out Third Friday? Third Fridays have become the evening of choice for artists and art collectors to experience visual art, live music and the best of award-winning local dining in Downtown Phoenix.  Its fun, just a little more low key than first Fridays. 

Every month there are new opening receptions, shopping, dining opportunities and live entertainment in a casual environment. Here are some venues who are open every Third Friday, and the reasons I love them:

Galleries
515 (THE place to get work from Arizona artists, at a great price)
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eye lounge
Pravus (I know the owners of this place and one of my favorite artists, Roy Wasson Valle, will have work featured there this month!)
The Kitchenette Galleria
The Berlin Gallery at the Heard Museum Shop
Celtica Daughters of the Frozen North
Tilt Gallery

Museums
Heard Museum’s Native+You features contemporary art, music, dance, dining and a cash bar. (Its a one-stop shop with several things to do and see each month.)

Dining and Drinks
ciboAmsterdam
Portland’s (often has artwork too)
Fate
Next Door
Cibo (yum, enough said!)
Carly’s Bistro (great staff and great prices)
The Roosevelt Tavern (nice atmospshere and interesting choices)
The Welcome Diner
The Cafe at the Heard Museum (serving hot totties Dec. 18… enough said!)

Retail
sunjarMADE Art Boutique (great place to shop for holiday gifts!)
Bunky Boutique (stylish and affordable)
Heard Museum Shop (can’t live with out my work by Pat Pruitt, sold here.)

Live Music
Carly’s Bistro
Heard Museum

Special thanks to Roosevelt Row for providing copy ideas and information.

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