Well, the 2010 Insight Bowl matchup has been set. It will be the Missouri Tigers ( 10-2 ) against the Iowa Hawkeyes ( 7-5 ) on December 28th at Sun Devil Stadium. The annual Insight Bowl brings a bunch of new faces to the Mill Avenue District. I don’t know a whole lot about either […]
A Horrible Death in Downtown Phoenix
I heard the news on Twitter today, Verde Mexican Food is closing. I was bummed, surprised, frustrated and maybe a little pissed. I called my buddy Si Robbins for the scoop and was told that it was true. Apparently, they do a decent business during the day, but there really isn’t enough regular evening business […]
Phoenix Electric Light Parade Shines Again
The 24th annual Phoenix Electric Light Parade is tonight beginning at 7pm. The parade route is just over 2 miles long and thousands of people will line the city streets of Phoenix to watch this very cool holiday tradition. People can bring blankets and chairs for their viewing pleasure. You might want to arrive early […]
Vitamin Train Arrives at CityScape
Today is the grand opening of Vitamin T at CityScape in Phoenix. Originally scheduled to open last month, Vitamin T has arrived. Their style is authentically good grub served up with authentically good spirits. I have called Vitamin T a hole in the wall in a great location. The place is small and doesn’t have […]
Light Rail Accident Injures Pedestrian in Phoenix
A pedestrian was injured today after being hit by a light rail vehicle near the Indian School and Central light rail station. Early reports say the man suffered an apparent head injury after being pushed up to 40 feet up the tracks. A spokesman from the Phoenix fire department said the man spoke to paramedics […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Brock Osweiler Bandwagon to Duel in the Desert
It’s official, ASU has a new starting quarterback and the Brock Osweiler Bandwagon is hitched and heading to Tucson. The annual Duel in the Desert is arguably the biggest game of Osweiler’s life. Without a doubt, Brock played a great game this past week after coming in for the injured Steven Threet. Hopefully, his best […]
RailGating Info For Black Friday
So, today is the last home game of the year for the Sun Devils and the season that could have been marches on. Thanks to some new faces and to some of the best BBQ around, our RailGating fun has been awesome this year. For Black Friday, we have decided to change the location of […]
Public invited to learn more about Mesa light rail expansion
More Mesa light rail expansion information is now available and the public is invited to add their .02 on Friday, December 10th. Take a look at today’s release from METRO. Draft Environmental Assessment Available for Review One opportunity to review is a public meeting on Dec. 10 METRO and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have […]
Tons To Do At Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade
The Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade is this Saturday beginning at 6pm. In addition to floats, fire engines, and costumed characters participating in the parade, there will be a “Winter Wonderland” contest where some lucky person will win a $250.00 Mill Avenue shopping spree. Approximately 20 businesses along Mill Avenue will participate in the Winter […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Memory Lane
Well, we are sneaking up on another milestone for METRO light rail. Next month marks the second anniversary for the light rail system that has changed the way many people in Arizona look at public transportation. If you were lucky enough to be at the grand opening celebrations on 12/27/2008, you might have been one […]