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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

LauraThursday 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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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.

WinterSeriesEach 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.

tarbellCooking 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)

Shop Local at Phoestivus Market

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Local business is integral to the growth and health of Downtown Phoenix and the holidays are an ideal opportunity for you to invest in our local economy.

Phoestivus

Get Your PHX and Phoenix Public Market have assembled a dynamic group of local businesses and vendors for two special nights of local shopping called Phoestivus Market.

On Dec. 14 and 21, from 4-8 p.m., at Phoenix Public Market (14 E. Pierce), join these local vendors for a holiday celebration like no other, featuring locally produced and locally grown food, unique gifts, drinks, and entertainment.

PLUS:

* Phoestivus Pole

* Feats of Strength

* Airing of Grievances

* Holiday Carolers

(If the first three bullet points aren’t making any sense, please watch this Seinfeld clip.)

So join Downtown’s newest holiday tradition, Phoestivus Market, and support local business in the process.

Phoestivus Market is made possible by Community Food Connections, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Phoenix Community Alliance, Phoenix New Times, Film Bar, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Roosevelt Row, CenPho, Oasis on Grand, Lincoln Family YMCA, Local First Arizona, and La Piccola Cucina.

Downtown Dine Around Saturday Dec. 3

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Bring your appetite and sense of adventure to Downtown Phoenix this Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Second Annual Downtown Dine Around, a celebration of food and drink in our urban core.

baconwrappeddatesThirty-three dishes in all–from bacon-wrapped dates (pictured, left) and shepherd’s pie to goat cheese fondue and corn crusted calamari–will be served at 11 restaurants from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., all starting at $2. That’s some seriously affordable grub!

The Dine Around lineup features 1130 The Restaurant, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, Ghost Lounge, Phoenix Public Market, Province, Sam’s Cafe, Seamus McCaffrey’s, Sing High, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, newly reopened Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill, and Z Pizza.

In addition to the deliciously diverse food items, each participating restaurant is featuring thoughtful drink specials, including margaritas, mojitos, micro brews, and Arizona -made wines.

The Downtown Dine Around is FREE to attend but we do ask, in the spirit of the season, that you make a donation to the St. Mary’s Food Bank. There will be donation bins available at all 11 restaurants.

You can RSVP** and get additional event details, including a map and complete list of food and drink items being offered, at the Dine Around home page.

See you Saturday!

**We ask that you please RSVP so the restaurants can make informed staffing decisions.

Urban Grocery Turns Two

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

For the past two years Urban Grocery & Wine Bar has served as Downtown’s local grocery store.

urban_marketTo celebrate, Urban Grocery & Wine Bar invites you to attend a birthday bash coinciding with Phoenix Public Market’s Wednesday Open Market from 4-8 p.m.

The party will feature the unveiling of a new mural that was painted on the west side of the Urban Grocery building by community mural contest winner Joseph “Sentrock” Perez, birthday cupcakes provided by Tracy Dempsey Originals, $3 food truck specials including birthday themed ice cream by Sweet Republic, and a special “wines and wieners” pairing provided by Sand Reckoner Vineyards and Short Leash Hot Dogs. Sounds pretty great, right?

There will also be live music by Dan Sell and a special beer tasting by Sonoran Brewing.

Downtown Phoenix Public Market and Urban Grocery & Wine Bar continue to help galvanize the Downtown community so it’s only fitting that the community come together for this special event. As a special birthday bonus, McKinley Street is open so the public can enter the parking lot from either First Street or Central Avenue.

Urban Wine Walk Saturday

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Join the throng of wine enthusiasts and  urban adventurists who will be rating grapes during Saturday’s Urban Wine Walk.

Wine_Walk2This free event encourages Wine Walkers to ride METRO light rail (just $3.50 for a day pass) between three hubs–Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Uptown–to get a taste of the emerging wine and dining scene in our Central City.

You’ll make the jump from novice to wine expert as you sample 2 oz pours on a diverse list of over 50 wines. From deep red Cabernets and Pinot Noirs to sweeter Chardonnays and Rieslings, the Urban Wine Walk has something for all tastes. Pours are priced between $2-$4 and restaurant hosts will provide Wine Walkers with tasty palate-cleansing snacks along the way.

Urban Wine Walk is scheduled to run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. but don’t be surprised if a thirsty mob arrives at Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar early to claim the free gift bags being doled out while supplies last.

logoIn all, 17 bars and restaurants will participate in this event, which is sponsored by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Mix 96.9 FM. Downtown restaurants include 1130, The Arrogant Butcher, Brick Pizzeria, ICON, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, Kincaid’s, Networks, Nobuo at Teeter House, Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar, Province, Rose & Crown, Sam’s Café, and Steve’s Greenhouse Grill. Everything a Wine Walker needs, including a full list of participants, maps, plus wine and snack deets, is available at downtownphoenix.com/winewalk.

And while you’re bumping around the Interwebs check out other great events coming this fall to Downtown Phoenix at downtownphoenix.com/liveitup

See you Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bagpipes, Hairspray, Comics and Crooners

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with friends, a date idea, or activities to experience with the kids, Downtown Phoenix is the Valley’s hub for nightlife, dining, music, cultural attractions, sports, and general awesomeness. Check out this sampling of events happening this week:

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Grand Opening

Head Over to the Kilt’s new CityScape location Wednesday-Saturday for special events and deals, including bagpipers, DJ Manifesto, and appearances by the Miller Lite Guards and the Kilt’s very own MMA fight team.

Team Trivia at The Rose & Crown

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. you can assemble a team of great minds to take on all challengers during the Rose & Crown’s interactive trivia game.

HS0110 Abbey imageValley Youth Theatre Presents: Hairspray

August 12-28 VYT performs its take on the Broadway classic based on the John Waters’ film. The musical won eight Tony Awards and 2007 brought a remake of the film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nikki Blonsky, and Amanda Bynes. Showtimes vary and tickets can be purchased at yyt.com or by calling (602) 256-6995.

Josh Groban at US Airways Center

The crooner’s “Straight To You” tour comes to Downtown Phoenix on Friday at 8 p.m. For tickets go to ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

Global Awareness Day at Arizona Science Center

Learn how your actions affect the world around you and discover how to support global sustainability through a number of fun activities, displays and presentations by Valley organizations. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bruce Bruce at StandUp Live

Atlanta-based Bruce Bruce has performed on Comedy Central and BET and Friday-Sunday he brings his comedy stylings to CityScape’s StandUp Live comedy club. For tickets visit standuplive.com or call (480) 719-6100.

The Apollo TheaterChris Tucker at Comerica Theatre

“Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?”

Chris Tucker starred in the Friday and Rush Hour movie franchises and now returns to his comedy roots for a 8 p.m. show on Saturday. For tickets visit livenation.com or call (877) 598-6671

Summer Chef Series at Phoenix Public Market

This week from 2-4 p.m. learn some culinary tricks from Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey Originals. For more information call (602) 493-5231.

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Things To Do Downtown May 10-15

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

With Mother Nature gifting us a few extra days of awesome weather before things take a dramatic turn for the sweaty, there’s no better time to venture Downtown for an evening of urban living.

Here’s just a taste of this week’s highlights:

Tuesday May 10 / Karaoke Tuesdays at Majerle’s

Every Tuesday from 8 p.m. to Midnight you can be the star your mom always said you were. Tonight’s recommended song: “My Own Worst Enemy,” by Lit.

Wednesday May 11 / Free Wine Tasting

Every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar, Arizona wines are showcased during a free tasting held in conjunction with the open-air market. This week Pilsbury Wine Company is being featured.

Wednesday May 11- Sunday May 15 / The Mystery of Irma Vep

I’ve talked to several people who attended this show’s Opening Night last weekend and every single one said the quick-change horror story is hilarious. Returning to the Herberger Theater Center by popular demand, Vep is a satire of several theatrical and film genres including Victorian melodrama, farce, and Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rebecca,” starring two lightning-fast actors playing over a dozen different characters (men, women, monsters) who travel from the Moors of England to the tombs of Egypt and back again, encountering several Gothic plot twists along the way. Whew, I ran short on breath just typing that description. For tickets call (602) 256-6995.

Thursday May 12 – Saturday May 14 / Rodney Carrington

Stand Up Live has entertained packed houses during its first two weeks at CityScape and this weekend’s shows star Rodney Carrington, 2009’s fourth-highest grossing touring comic, according to one trade magazine. This gifted comedian/musician is playing 18-over shows Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. for $42.50 plus the standard two-drink mimimum. For tickets call (480) 719-6100.

ChelseaHandlerFriday May 13 / Chelsea Handler

The funny girl host of “Chelsea Lately” and author of four best-selling books, including the recently released ”Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me,” visits Comerica Theatre at 8 p.m. with her comedy team of Brad Wollack, Josh Wolf and Heather McDonald. For tickets call (800) 745-300 or visit livenation.com.

Saturday May 14 / Arizona Rattlers vs. Chicago Rush

The two-time AFL champion Rattlers are off to a great start at 7-1 and sit atop the National Conference West Division. For as low as $5 you can watch the team take on the Rush at US Airways Center at 7 p.m., then after the game head over to Friday’s Front Row for the Official Rattlers Post-Game Party, where fans can meet the players and hang out with the dancers.  For game tickets call (602) 379-2333.  

Sunday May 15 / DOGA

Just Breath, A Wellness Sanctuary, has a way for you and your prize pooch to bond with a $15 yoga class that caters to the dog/master relationship. The class starts at 4 p.m. and for more information call (602) 256-1400.

11 Things To Do In 2011

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

2010 was awesome. I got to ring in the New Year with Joel McHale, listen to the Phoenix Symphony rock out to the Music of Led Zeppelin, cheer for exciting pro athletes like Justin Upton, Steve Nash and Diana Taurasi, watch contestants from Top Chef cook live at Phoenix Public Market, eat amazing food at restaurants like District American Kitchen and Thai Elephant, and sip $5 martinis at Hanny’s.

It was an unbelievable year. But I know I can  do more in 2011.

With the arrival of a New Year comes a new surplus of fun and exciting things to do Downtown. Here are 11 things I plan on doing in 2011:

LMAO - Stand Up Live! debuts at CityScape March 3 with comedians Jay Mohr (personal fave), Billy Cardell, Christopher Titus and the Wayans (!!!!) already on the books.

rushBig Time Rush - Canada’s greatest rock export, Rush will bring their Time Machine Tour to US Airways Center on June 16. Tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. (”Working Man” is my jam.)

Get Into the Swing – Every Monday is Savoy Night at Ghost Lounge and your chance to learn how to swing dance for the bargain basement price of $8. Ghost Lounge has quickly become one of Downtown’s hottest hangouts and Savoy Night is always hopping. Har.

Showing Some Skin: Gus von Hagens’ Body Worlds and the Brain returns to Arizona Science Center this Friday, Jan. 21, for a limited engagement. I missed this exhibit last year but won’t make that same mistake twice. 

Top Shelf at SeamusSeamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, recently named 2010 Best of Downtown Happy Hour, has one of the greatest selections of Irish Whiskey and Scotch in the city and this year I’m vowing to buy couple of fingers of Aberfeldy 21 just to say I drank a glass of Scotch nearly as old as Scottsdale-born actress and Valley Youth Theatre alum Emma Stone.

Get Your Geek On - Dubbed the “signature pop culture event of the Southwest” for good reason, Phoenix Comicon returns to Downtown this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29,  at Phoenix Convention Center’s North Building. Comicon is the Super Bowl of superheroes and a people-watching event like no other.

Eat at Nobuo – Did you know that Downtown Phoenix is home to two James Beard Award-winning chefs who work less than 50 yards apart? Pizzeria Bianco’s Chris Bianco and Nobuo at Teeter House’s Nobuo Fukuda are wowing diners daily over at Heritage Square and Nobuo was the recent recipient of this gushing five-star review by ace Arizona Republic food critic Howard Seftel. Insert drool here.

Zombie_WalkWEBA Night with the Knights of Ni - Theater League Phoenix presents Monty Python’s Spamalot at historic Orpheum Theatre Feb. 17-20. I’m a sucker for Python’s comedy and Spam happens to be delicious so this is a perfect fit for me.

Race to the Finish – The Great Urban Race returns to Downtown March 12 and features costumed teams racing against one another to solve 12 clues while experiencing the essence of the Central City.

Star Gaze -  Chase Field will host the 2011 MLB All-Star Game July 12, with the fan-favorite Home Run Derby scheduled for July 11 with MLB FanFest invading Downtown all week long.

Pretend That We’re (Un)Dead – In just two years the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors’ Zombie Walk (photo, left) has grown from 200 brain-eaters to well over 2,000. How many Zombies will walk, er, limp in 2011? Bring your appetite for human flesh down to Heritage Square Oct. 29 and find out for yourself. Victims are also welcome!

These are just a few of the items on my Bucket List. What’s on yours?

Phoenix Public Market Mural

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Downtown Phoenix has a public market every Saturday morning and Wednesday evening where you can find a lot of local produce, food items, and arts and crafts. They also have their own mural on a building that faces the parking lot (the back of the Southwestern Litho building at 710 North 1st Street).

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a signature and I don’t know anything about it. The mural seems to stress the sense of community which is what the Public Market is all about.

The Downtown Phoenix Public Market is a program of  Community Food Connections, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. “The Market marks the spot where community revitalization, economic development and a showcase for local small-scale agriculture and local artists and crafters intersect in the heart of the city…”

The Downtown Phoenix Public Market is at 721 North Central Avenue on the southeast corner of Central and McKinley Street. Look for the mural next time you’re there and check out the lizard.