Are you one of the estimated 73,000 people expected to see President Obama deliver the 2009 ASU commencement speech May 13, 2009? If so, you might want to brace yourself for huge crowds and long lines. According to the Republic, “University officials will open the stadium more than five hours before the 7 p.m. ceremony […]
Midtown Museum District continues to impress
The Midtown Museum District continues to do a lot of really great things for their area. From it’s relatively small beginnings, Margaret and Julia have grown this organization into something to truly be reckoned with. Along with some good help and a lot of grit, determination and shoe leather they are doing what communities all […]
Jane’s Walk coming to Phoenix
Jane’s Walk is coming to downtown Phoenix: On May 2, 2009 join in the inaugural Jane’s Walk Phoenix as they explore and rediscover the core of downtown, including the Roosevelt neighborhood, Roosevelt Row and the Arts District, ASU’s Downtown Phoenix Campus, the new Civic Space and other key areas. Most of us know about the […]
Phoenix Symphony via light rail
We have written several articles about how the arts community is loving the light rail line. Places like the Heard Museum and the ASU Art Museum are some of the more popular destinations, but recently I have had several people call looking for information on how to travel to the Phoenix Symphony via light rail. […]
The Train Tracks bringing music via light rail
The Train Tracks is another great addition to our growing arts and entertainment community. Each week, a different artist boards the light rail to perform a series of songs taped by the guys at Inside Creative Minds to take a shot at being voted as the best act of the quarter. I believe voting for the quarters is […]
Rail Life joins Local First Arizona
Local First Arizona is an amazing organization founded by Kimber Lanning. Kimber has done a great job in helping bring awareness to what it means to purchase products from locally owned businesses. I have been meeting many business owners along the light rail line over the past several months, and the importance of shopping locally […]
Light Rail Station – Osborn and Central
The light rail station at Osborn and Central in Phoenix is also often called Park Central as it is neat the Park Central Mall. This light rail station is near many restaurants, shops and a ton of commercial space. Located just South of Osborn, there seems to be a lot more activity in this area […]
Light Rail, Art and EVFN?
You might be saying, "what the heck does Light Rail, Art and EVFN have in common?" Actually, you might be saying, "What the heck is EVFN?" Well, it stands for East Valley Friday Nights and is one of the many smart ideas that Evo Terra has come up with in his (in)famous career. Each Friday […]
More light rail fun – Heard Museum style
The Heard Museum recently announced a new FREE Friday evening series called NU at the Heard Museum begining February 20th. The new evening series called NU (Native + You) begins in February and continues on the Third Friday of each month. From 5:30 to 9 p.m., visitors can enjoy the museum, outdoor courtyards, Arcadia Farms Café, Berlin […]
Attn: Light Rail Business Owners – First Opportunity of Many
The first Light Rail Scavenger Hunt is on the way! Sponsored by Barrett, the Honors College at ASU, the Party features groups of students, faculty and staff as they make their way through Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix via the light rail line in search of a list of specific items. Hosted by Barrett, “The Barrett […]