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welcome As thousands of students converge on Downtown Phoenix over the next few weeks for the start of the new school year, it made me think about how much the landscape has changed in just a few short years. The institutes of higher learning that now call downtown home include Arizona State University, University of Arizona College of Medicine and Phoenix College. Downtown is also home to the Phoenix Biomedical Campus that is fast becoming a center for world-class research, which includes UofA, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGEN), the International Genomics Consortium, and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center research laboratories and more – with more is on the way. This transformation has brought an influx of highly (and soon to be highly) educated and innovative minds to the core. Big Thinkers. Educators. Innovators. Leaders. Yes, Downtown is definitely getting smarter. This investment of brainpower in our city prompted me to think (there’s that word again) about the most important assets we have here – human assets. We are surrounded by a wealth of educated, talented, action-oriented individuals. What is necessary for continued growth, and what the educators and innovators are bringing to our downtown community, are thinkers. People who can formulate a new direction, a new way of doing things, a new way of looking at things. In other words, people with vision. This is where our future leadership will emerge. So, as we send our students back to school, one thing to remember is that no matter what age we are, it is important that we never stop learning. This “higher” education will lead to a great future for all of us.

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from the guest editor You ever get the feeling you were born 25 years too early? I feel that way sometimes, especially when I’m walking through Downtown Phoenix watching college kids stream into ASU’s classrooms or watching a middle school field trip crowd into the Arizona Science Center. Don’t get me wrong: I love my life as a 12-year-old boy in a 46-year-old’s body (especially since my life includes this great DPJ guest editor gig for a second straight issue). Still, I wouldn’t mind taking one more crack at high school or college. Provided, of course, that I get to know what I know now, and that I can still maintain a healthy dislike of Lady Gaga and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Why my longing to turn back time? Innovation, mostly. I’m jealous of what today’s teens and 20-somethings have in their future, from technology to medical advances, communication platforms to information whirring at the speed of light. In the year 2011, simply walking from one end of Downtown Phoenix to the other feels to me like that Tomorrowland “Carousel of Progress” ride that once was the highlight of the Leibowitz clan’s childhood trips to Disneyworld. Think about what Downtown has now: The Phoenix Biomedical Campus. TGen. The Children’s Museum. Light rail with its new solar-cooled downtown stop. The nursing school, pharmacy school and medical school. The Cronkite school with its whizbang technology. If you haven’t been downtown in a while, bring your jetpack, because the sleepy few square miles you remember from 1996 long ago developed a quickened pulse and a love affair with things newfangled and leading edge. For all my certainty that some stuff – like sitcoms and pop stars – were way better back in the day, the progress we see around us in places like Downtown always leaves me wondering about the progress we might not be around to see a few thousand tomorrows from now. Personally, I’d go back to school in a heartbeat, if it meant catching a glimpse of the amazing innovation the future has in store.

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buzz a veritable sea of sunﬂowers Picture it: two acres crammed with 6-foot tall, bright yellow sunflowers in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Brought to you by Intel, Phoenix Bioscience High School and Roosevelt Row CDC, the Valley of the Sunflowers project will bring urban farming, sustainability and community together to activate blighted land. If all goes as planned, planting will begin sometime in the fall.

we’ll let the numbers do the talking It’s often said that the story is in the numbers. If that is indeed the case, here is a set of numbers that tell a tale of Downtown Phoenix. 240,000 · Baseball fans that attended MLB All-Star Week events in July. 15,000 · Potential milestone number of students attending school at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus (four years earlier than originally projection). 13,000 · Number of Golden Coupons viewed and printed from LocalFirstAZ. com in celebration of Independents Week (up 5,000 from last year) 1,284 · Beds to be filled by ASU students at Taylor Place dorm. 48 · First year medical students attending the UofA Medical School this fall.

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Please give a warm welcome to Downtown’s newest establishments – Oakville Grocery, The Tilted Kilt and Copper Blues. Respectively, that’s a gourmet grocery store, a bar full of kilt-wearing lasses and a blues supper club of sorts. Yes, all three are chains (or associated with chains in the case of Copper Blues’ affiliation with Stand Up Live) but since opening in July, all three get thumbs up from locals and tourists alike. Visit cityscapephoenix.com.

The folks from Devour Phoenix and the Phoenix Public Market are giving you the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the Valley’s most celebrated chefs. Just 45 bucks will get you two hours of lessons, tastings, pairings and take-home recipes from: Chrysa Robertson, Rancho Pinot Grill, August 6; Doug Robson, Gallo Blanco Café, August 13; Tracy Dempsey, Tracy Dempsey Originals, August 20; Jen Anderson, Windsor, August 27; John Hall, Canela Bistro, September 3; and Michael Brown, Jamburritos Food Truck, September 10. More details can be found at PhoenixPublicMarket.org.

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buzz events Get the latest. Week of August 7 ASU Downtown Move-In Week Be on the look out for wayward U-Hauls and bleary-eyed youngsters meandering the areas around the Taylor Place dorm at 1st St. and Taylor. School’s back in session and that means that Downtown is about to grow by about 1200 residents. August 27, 29, 30 City of Phoenix Mayor & City Council Election If you weren’t a good little early voter, then be sure to head to your nearest voting center to cast your ballot for a new Phoenix mayor and Councilmembers for districts 1, 3, 5 and 7. Phoenix.gov/ELECTION. September 5 Labor Day Take a load off and enjoy the workingman’s/woman’s holiday. Use this extra day off to participate in some tried and true Downtown Phoenix end-of-summer activities such as hiding in a movie theater, imbibing in a dark bar or even whooping it up in a bowling alley.

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September 11 Tenth Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks Join fellow Phoenicians in several activities designed to bring people together in remembrance of the events of September 11. Volunteer Start by lending your time and energy to one of the special volunteer projects by hosted by HandsOn Greater Phoenix. Downtown opportunities include serving up brunch and playing BINGO with veterans, writing letters to soldiers and helping out with the Freedom Walk. Projects will take place Sept. 8-11. HandsOnPhoenix.org. Walk for Remembrance Dig out your socks and sneaks for the Fourth Annual Freedom Walk that will take place at Steele Indian School Park. The easy, one-mile walk will lead participates around the lake and back to Memorial Hall for presentations by local dignitaries. OperationHomefront.net Participate in America’s Favorite Pass Time The Diamondback’s will be giving the first 15,000 fans that attend the game against the San Diego Padres a special Stars & Stripes t-shirt. And, game time festivities will feature a 9/11 Salute to Our Everyday Heroes. Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com.

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taking the pulse of the city by Courtney McCune DOWNTOWN CORE If you feel a sort of buzz in Downtown Phoenix during the first half of October, don’t worry – it’ll just be the insane amount of creative energy produced by Phoenix Design Week. This 14-day design extravaganza will take place from October 5-18 and includes three conferences and over 20 exhibitions and events. Throughout the two weeks, thousands of local and national designers will descend on the Phoenix area to learn, create, and be inspired by some of the most talented folks in the business. Of the many events taking place during Phoenix Design Week, AIGA, the professional association for design, will hold its national conference. The event, called Pivot, will take place from October 13th-16th. Find complete information for Phoenix Design Week and its associated events at phxdw.com.

HISTORIC ROOSEVELT The revamp of Historic Roosevelt’s Lexington Hotel will get underway in late August, but until then the joint will be jumpin’ every weekend with the SPLASH Pool Party, presented by Psyko Steve and Fuze. Every Saturday night through August 20, this poolside fiesta will include poolside games, giveaways, and live art demonstrations. Each party will also feature live music from different local Phoenix bands and DJs. Drink on the cheap with specials from PBR and sample delicious items from the ever-changing menu at Cycle, the Lexington’s pop-up restaurant. Cover charge is $5 and the party rocks from 7pm-midnight. Find out more at PsykoSteve.com. In the last issue of the DPJ magazine, we reported that Ashley Harder of Harder Development had purchased the building at 335 W. McDowell Rd. As the plans for its redevelopment evolve, you now have an opportunity to make your mark on this exciting new part of the Downtown Phoenix landscape. Harder Development has launched a contest asking the public to help find a name for the building. The first step in the contest: Like Harder Development on Facebook, then leave as many suggestions as you’d like on their wall. Suggestions should be creative and have a connection to the downtown Phoenix community. The deadline to enter is September 9th and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall, as well as for a weekly drawing. HarderDevelopment.com

EVANS CHURCHILL/ ROOSEVELT ROW Do your daydreams often involve visions of an Iron Chef face off? Could you be the next Giada or Bobby Flay? The Phoenix Public Market and Devoured Phoenix are ready to fulfill your Food Network fantasies with their Summer Chef Series. Every Saturday through September 10th, a different local chef from some of the valley’s most popular restaurants will lead a cooking class at the market. Each chef will demonstrate their own twist on summertime cooking and offer tastings, beverages and a take-home recipe. Classes, $45, run from 2-4pm each week. Participating chefs include Chrysa Robertson from Rancho Pinot, Doug Robson from Gallo Blanco, and Jen Anderson from Windsor. See the entire chef lineup and register for classes at foodconnect.org/phxmarket.

As summer soldiers on, things will only get shadier at the Phoenix Public Market – in a very good way! Construction is set to begin on a shade structure and paving design to be built in front of the market on the north side of Pierce Street, between Central Avenue and 1st Street. The project is a collaboration between the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Street Transportation Department, along with architecture firm Matter Practice and landscape architects Gavan & Barker. In conjunction with this project, Pierce Street and 1st Street will also be narrowed in an effort to make this area even more pedestrian friendly. The heavens will open up and choirs of Phoenix beer lovers will sing praises when the Angels Trumpet Ale House opens its doors in Roosevelt Row (Tentatively spring 2012). Owners Mat and Sherry Engelhorn have big plans for this welcome new addition to The Row, including 4000 square feet of indoor space and a 3000-squarefoot patio. 31 taps will rotate with a lovingly curated selection of high quality craft beers. Along with the perfect brew, Angels Trumpet is also planning to serve up food and special events. Sounds like the answer to downtowner’s prayers! Watch for updates on their Facebook Page – search Angels Trumpet Ale House.

GARFIELD Plenty of adults like to cut loose after a long, hard week, but of course, so do children! So why not treat the kiddos to a fun and affordable evening at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix? Housed in the historic Monroe School building in the Garfield District, the museum was included in Parents magazine’s list of “10 Best Children’s Museums for 2011.” Every First Friday, the museum is open to the public free of charge from 6-10pm as part of their Target Free First Friday Nights event. Dates include August 5, September 2, and every first Friday of the month through the end of the year. More information is available at Childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

SOUTH CENTRAL Public gathering spaces are a critical part of any community, though unfortunately many of these spaces have felt the effects of tightened city budgets at the hand of the economic downturn. One example is the community center at Central Park, located at 140 E. Tonto St., which had been closed for the past two years. But now with funding and programming provided by Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center, the building reopened on August 1 as the Central Park Neighborhood Center. According to program manager Vicki Anderson, “as active members of our community, we envision the Central Park Neighborhood Center to be a safe and supportive environment where we gather to learn, grow, share, and celebrate with one another.” Help celebrate the opening of the center on August 10 from 5-8pm at their August Fiesta. Interested in volunteering at the center? Contact Vicki Anderson at vanderson@phoenixday.org or check out their community blog at centralparkphoenix.com.

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Phoenix residents have been screaming for Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream for nearly 60 years, but this year, the clamoring was very nearly silenced. The historic Phoenix ice cream parlor was set to shut its doors on May 30. With only fours days left until closing, long-time friend of the Coyle family, Mike Stoffey, bought the business and saved it from becoming like so many of Phoenix’s lost gems. After a brief closure for remodeling, Mary Coyle’s was back in business by the end of June. New additions to the ice cream parlor will include a soda counter and a jukebox. Their menu of ice cream treats, sandwiches, soups, and salads will stay the same, however, which means that you can now put “Conquer The Mountain” their notorious 7-pound ice cream sundae, back on your bucket list! MaryCoyle.net

It’s always fun to find change under your couch cushions. It’s also fun to find change in your own neighborhood, particularly when it involves pizza and wine! The Coronado District recently found this kind of change when the owners of the The Living Room winebar and café on 7th Street decided to rearrange things and convert the space into a third location of Humble Pie, another restaurant chain in their collection. Much like their Scottsdale and North Phoenix locales, the restaurant serves up wood-fired pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads along with a nice variety of wine, beer, and cocktails. And for those resistant to change, they’ve even kept of few favorite items from The Living Room menu, like fondue, sliders, and pretzels. HumblePieUSA.com

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In 2007, Bunky Boutique started up speakeasy style in an alley-facing storefront just off of Roosevelt Row. Nearly five years and two location moves later, this local neighborhood favorite now makes its home in the Townsend Park neighborhood, tucked into the Merz Project building alongside Giant Coffee. Devoted downtowners have always known it’s the go-to spot for a fresh-picked assortment of designer and indie label clothes and accessories. Because owner Rachel Malloy always has something exciting to offer her loyal customers, she’ll be closing out the summer with a bang. In September, the shop will host an exclusive launch event for local handbag line Soul Carrier and even cooler – the bags will only be available at Bunky! Also keep an eye for details on an upcoming end-of-summer sale. Follow Bunky on Facebook for event info and much more at Facebook.com/Bunkyboutique.

Popcorn flicks during a long hot summer are a great way to pass the time in Phoenix, but when you crave something with a higher nutritional value, the Phoenix Art Museum’s Film Series is delicious alternative.UpcomingfilmsinAugustandSeptember include Mexican film El Violin, Werner Herzog’s documentary Grizzly Man, and Busby Berkeley classic Footlight Parade. Each film in the series is associated with a current exhibition or museum collection and is followed by a discussion with an expert on the movie’s topic. Most films are free, unless otherwise noted and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Find the complete film schedule online at phxart.org/events. Statistics show that the highest numbers of babies are born during the months of August and September. With all those new little Phoenix residents on their way, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in the Midtown District knows that health and wellness will be just as important for them as it is for their mothers. To help these new families start off on the right track, St. Joe’s is offering a variety of health education classes, such as Mother to Mother, a free support group for women during and after pregnancy. The group meets every other Friday from 10-11:30am. The next meetings are August 5 and 19 and September 2 and 16. In partnership with the Phoenix Fire Department, St. Joe’s will also offer certification classes in infant CPR on August 20 and September 17. Registration is $20. Information on these course and others can be obtained by calling 1-877-602-4111. StJosephs-phx.org/classes_and-events

7th AVE./MELROSE When it comes to finding that must-have retro coffee table or a perfectly distressed vintage armoire, the Melrose District is a certified Mecca for vintage fanatics in central Phoenix. Preparing to add to this fabulous landscape of unique shops is Sweet Salvage, a vintage and antique home décor boutique that will hold monthly sales markets every third Thursday-Sunday. The theme of the sale will change each month, keeping shoppers in anticipation of a new adventure each time. Their grand opening event, a four-day themed shopping event titled “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will run from August 18-21. Learn more about the event and this sweet new vintage venture at facebook.com/sweetsalvage.

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School bells will be ringing soon and for many high schoolers, that’s a signal to start thinking about college. Navigating the path to higher education can be tricky for students and parents alike. With so many deadlines, requirements, and fees, it can be challenging to know just what to do. Fortunately for valley residents, the City of Phoenix provides full service college planning resources through the College Depot program. Housed on the second floor of the Burton Barr Central Library, all services are free and available to any student in need of assistance. Resources include college prep workshops and College Depot staff available for one-on-one counseling. A sampling of upcoming workshop through August and September include “Time Management to Prepare for Success in College,” “Writing a Winning College/Scholarship Essay”, and “Understanding Financial Aid.” Visit their website for a detailed schedule of workshops and a complete list of the resources they offer. Phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot. District Beat Contributors: Tony Felice, Mary Stephens, Vicki Anderson, Ed Lebow, Elizabeth Grijales, Leslie Statt, Kim Rawlins, Jo Marie McDonald, Rachel Malloy and Lisa Perez.

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real city Navigating Downtown Phoenix isn’t always easy. Great venues may be just ‘round the corner, but who wants to walk any further than they have to in the summer heat? And if you DO have a car, where’s the closest parking? Light Rail stop? Will your favorite business even be open? Downtown explorers need fear no longer. Thanks to the Arizona State University New Media Innovation Lab, CityScape, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Phoenix Community Alliance, Phoenix Convention Center and the City of Phoenix, SmartPHX is the first web app of its kind in Arizona. The SmartPHX web app uses geolocation technology to tell users where restaurants, nightlife, sports and other attractions are in relation to current user location, if the business is open, where they can find parking and the nearest Light Rail stop.

What makes SmartPhx special is that it’s designed specifically for the 1.5 square mile Downtown Phoenix.

“This is one more way to expose downtown to more people and to get the message out: There are a ton of things to do in the heart of our city,” said Mayor Phil Gordon. “I’m downtown virtually every day and it is even hard for me to keep up. Luckily now my iPhone will help me out.”

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iPhone users can install the app by typing http://smartphx.com in Safari and following the instructions to save the web app as a shortcut on the home screen (iPad too, if you walk around with your 3G-enabled device). Android users should search for SmartPHX on the Android Market.

The web app is completely free to use and, as of right now, isn’t laden with ads, doesn’t require any kind of registration and won’t charge a fee for businesses to upload their information (the latter is still in the works). 8

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“I’m excited because it brings downtown’s merchants in direct contact with consumers and vice versa. This is the only app that breaks down the barrier between businesses and their consumers and rewards both for using it,” Development Manager Jeff Moloznik of RED Development, the developer of CityScape, said.

reviews that may post incorrect information, nor will they have to sift through listings that may be incomplete or just plain wrong.

Users need not actually be in Downtown Phoenix to make use of SmartPHX. Regardless of your current location, the web app will show you what’s open, where the businesses are in relation to you and the nearest Light Rail stop or parking facility. Each listing is accompanied by a write up describing a bit about the business, along with links to their site.

To access SmartPhx, go to smartphx.com with any GPS-enabled smartphone or tablet. Ain’t technology great?

The app creators will soon allow businesses to submit information themselves, which will be fact checked and added to the database.

Geolocation shows users how to get there from wherever they are.

SmartPhx is a unique collaboration between the students from ASU’s Cronkite School and the aforementioned business groups. Cronkite Lab Director’s Retha Hill said her students interviewed local business owners, tourists, downtown boosters, local workers and area homeowners to get an idea of what the app should do.

Filtering options shows open businesses only. Nearby parking and Light Rail stops clearly identified.

And then they did it. While larger companies with review-style websites certainly do have competing apps out there, what makes SmartPhx special is that it’s designed specifically for the 1.5 square mile Downtown Phoenix. Users won’t be bogged down with tons of user-generated

No ads or popups. Daily deals save customers money.

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innovation In 1873, a mere three years after the original town site and name for the city of Phoenix had been officially selected, the small population invested in education by building the first schoolhouse. by J Seth Anderson SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF In 1873, a mere three years after the original town site and name for the city of Phoenix had been officially selected, the small population invested in education by building the first schoolhouse . Ellen “Nellie” Shaver taught all the grades in the adobe structure located on the northwest corner of what is today Central Avenue and Monroe Street. As Phoenix continued to grow in the 1870s, imported brick was used to construct only the most important buildings in the city: the courthouse, city hall and a new school. A much larger two-story brick school building replaced the adobe structure in 1879, quite a feat considering the nearest railroad station was in Maricopa and all imports had to be hauled over bumpy dirt roads by horse and buggy into town. From the earliest days, the settlers of Phoenix declared law, order and education top priorities. By using brick they established permanence and expressed pride and their deep commitment to building a new American city with education being a key component to their success. Population growth continued to be steady and healthy in Phoenix and by 1895 voters approved the school board to purchase six city blocks including the Churchill Mansion on 5th and Van Buren Streets for the creation of the Phoenix Union High School campus. In 1910 voters approved a $15,000 bond to construct three new school buildings on the Van Buren Street campus, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city. Three building were designed and built by Norman Foote Marsh of Los Angels in Beaux-Arts style architecture with features such as flat roofs, a raised first story, arched windows, symmetry, grand entrances, staircases, and pilasters. Completed in 1912, the year Arizona became a state, the Domestic Arts and Sciences Building, Auditorium and Administrative Building made up the Phoenix Union High School (PUHS) campus. The idea of multiple buildings clustered together was an innovative concept for a high school; the only other campus like it was in California, also designed by Marsh. Once completed the buildings of PUHS were among the most marvelous in the city and the campus became a center for civic, cultural, educational and community activities like the annual 10

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Senior-Junior tug of war, sporting events at Montgomery stadium, pageants, and Junior ROTC training. On that same land, home to education and innovation for over 100 years, Phoenicians today are witnessing the creation of a cutting-edge 21st century Bio Medical Campus. Stanford University President John Hennessy said in February, “Innovation will be the driving force in the economy of the 21st century” not land-banking or sprawl, which has been the driving force in Phoenix for decades. This downtown campus brings an entirely new industry to Phoenix, an industry that has the potential to transform the downtown core into a vibrant economic center of biomedical research, education, and patient care. THE NEW KID ON CAMPUS In 2002, the PUHS site was a potential location for the soon-to-be-built Cardinals Stadium. After much debate, and opposition from downtown residents and small business owners, the Arizona State Tourism and Sports Authority voted to build the stadium in Glendale. The historic high school buildings were spared from the wrecking ball, but what could be done with them? A much larger problem that did not involve stadiums loomed for the state: Arizona faced a severe physician shortage. At the time, Phoenix was the largest city in the country without an MD-degree granting college. Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale and the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson were the only two medical schools in a state with a swelling population. The Arizona Physician Workforce Study found that for every 100,000 residents in Arizona, there were only 207 physicians, significantly less than the national average of 283. For patients in Arizona, this meant longer wait times to see a doctor and even longer to see a specialist. Beginning in 2003, with strong support from then Vice Mayor Greg Stanton, the city began investing millions of dollars into a new continued on pg 15 DPhxJ.com

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First Fridays FAQ What is First Fridays? Artlink First Fridays is an art walk. It is a FREE monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and unique businesses in downtown Phoenix, showcasing art by local, national, and international artists.

Where do I start? Now that you have this map in your hands, you can start at any of the participating galleries. Where you start and where you go is up to you! If this is your first time out, you may want to start at:

When is First Fridays? On the First Friday of every month from 6 – 10 PM. (Many galleries are open even later)

How do I get around? In most cases, you can simply walk, or you may prefer to bicycle, pedicab, or drive.

Where do I park? At the Phoenix Art Museum there is FREE PARKING and it is conveniently located near the Light Rail stop at Central & McDowell. Artlink Volunteers are available at the Phoenix Art Museum to answer your questions. There is also on-street parking and parking garages throughout Downtown. When about town, be mindful of “No Parking” signs, and refrain from parking on dirt lots, or you may be ticketed.

Not just First Fridays! Many of the stops on the tour are full-time businesses that have regular hours throughout the month. Be sure to visit them throughout the month for all sorts of great events. Feel free to check out Third Friday as well as many of the galleries are open 6 – 10 PM, just like First Fridays.

What about the Shuttles? The shuttles are on hiatus during the hot summer months of July & August and will resume full service again in September.

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Who runs First Friday? First Fridays is run by Artlink, INC., an all-volunteer grass roots organization of artists and supporters dedicated to showcasing the amazing variety of art in Phoenix. Artlink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. No staff members are paid. Artlink relies solely on participants like you to make it successful. How can I help? By volunteering! Artlink needs volunteers not only on First Fridays but also throughout the month. It’s fun, and a monthly training session will help get you started. Call 602-256-7539 for more information. Become a member of Artlink, INC. First Fridays are made possible by the people who enjoy it. If you enjoy First Fridays please become a member. Your annual membership enables us to continue to offer the quality art events you have come to expect in downtown Phoenix. Call 602-256-7539 for more information. TIPS - Many of the galleries accessible by Light Rail and are within walking distance of each other. - Bicycles are also a great way to explore First Fridays, but please don’t forget lights, a helmet and to lock your bike! - You can’t see everything in one night, so see what you can and come out again during the month or for the next First Friday! Don’t forget about the galleries off the beaten path; they will be marked at the map edges with major crossroads intact.

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Evans Churchill Roosevelt Row 1) Roosevelt Church 924 N. 1st St. 602.495.3191 rooseveltchurch.org 2) Warehouse 1005 1005 N. 1st St. 602.258.1481 3) The Firehouse 1015 N. 1st St. 602.300.7575 strivedreams.com 4) Afida’s Hair Culture 116 E. Roosevelt St. 602.258.4992 myspace.com/afidashairculture 5) Golden Rule Tattoo 120 E. Roosevelt St. 602.374.7533 thegoldenruletattoo.com 6) Carly’s 128 E. Roosevelt St. 602.262.2759 carlysbistro.com 7) Art Awakenings 1014 N. 2nd St. 602.340.1675 artawakenings.org 8) Revolver Records 918 N. 2nd St. 602.795.4980 revolveraz.com

24) Jones Studio 916 N. 5th St. 25) The Lost Leaf 914 N. 5th St. 602.258.0014 thelostleaf.org 26) Chaos of the Earth Cafe 910 N. 5th St. 602.633.3008 27) Spread the Weird Animation Studio 906 N. 5th St. 602.441.5877 spreadtheweird.com 28) Conspire 901 N. 5th St. 602.228.7373 myspace.com/conspirephoenix 29) Galeria de los Muertos 905 N. 5th St. galeriadelosmuertos.org 30) Longhouse Studio 917 N. 5th St. 602.423.8396

32) Pravus Gallery 501 E. Roosevelt St. 602.363.2552 pravusgallery.com

11) Monorchid Creative Studios 214 E. Roosevelt St. 602.253.0339 monorchid.com

33) Gallery Celtica 509 E. Roosevelt St. 602.252.2160 galleryceltica.com

15) Gallery Red 812 N. 3rd St. 16) Phoenicia Association 821 N. 3rd St. 602.441.3385 wearephoenicia.com

2) Artlink A.E. England Gallery 424 N. Central Ave. aeenglandgallery.com

2) Indie ArtHouse 1504 W Grand Ave. Facebook.com/IndieArtHouse

3) Hotel San Carlos/Ghost Lounge 202 N. Central Ave. 602.253.4121 hotelsancarlos.com

3) The Bikini Lounge 1502 W Grand Ave. 602-252-0472 Facebook > The Bikini Lounge Phoenix

4) Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors 101 N. 1st Ave. #190 602.495.1500 downtownphoenix.com

4) Kooky Krafts Shop 1500 W Grand Ave. 602-391-4016 Facebook > Kooky Krafts Shop

1) CO+HOOTS 825 N. 7th St. incohoots.com

5) Wells Fargo History Museum 145 W. Adams St. 602.378.1578 wellsfargohistory.com/museums

5) Valley Pizza Downtown 1348 W Roosevelt St. 602-513-1248 valleypizzadowntown.com

2) Welcome Diner 924 E. Roosevelt St. 602.495.1111 marthaandmary.net/welcomediner

6) Anderson Studio 805 W. Madison St. 602.369.7798 michaelandersonsculpture.net

3) Alwun House 1204 E. Roosevelt St. 602.253.7887 alwunhouse.org

7) Hanny’s 40 N. 1st St. 602.252.2285 hannys.net

47) Alta Space @ Alta Phoenix Lofts 600 N. 4th St. 602.374.7133 altaphoenixlofts.com

10) FilmBar 815 N. 2nd St. 602.595.9187 thefilmbarphx.com

14) Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd St. 602.254.2561

1) The Trunk Space 1506 W Grand Ave. 602-256-6006 thetrunkspace.com

23) JoBot Coffee 918 N. 5th St. jobot-coffee.com

31) Think Graphics 917 N. 5th St. 602.466.7311 thinkpro.net

13) Kitchen Sink Studios 828 N. 3rd St. 602.258.3150 kitchensinkstudios.com

Grand Ave

1) First Studio 631 N. 1st Ave. #101 602.957.7760 firststudio.net

46) Breadfruit 108 E. Pierce St. 602.267.1266 thebreadfruit.com

9) just breathe, a wellness sanctuary 828 N. 2nd St. 602.256.1400 justbreathewellness.com

12) Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N. 3rd St. 602.262.4627 phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxctr.html

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22) MADE Art Boutique 922 N. 5th St. 602.256.MADE madephx.com

34) Hayden Art & Design Studio 509 E. Roosevelt St. 602.252.2160 35) Daughters of the Frozen North 511 E. Roosevelt St. 602.252.4762 36) Five15 arts 515 E. Roosevelt St. 602.256.0150 515arts.com 37) Regular Gallery 918 N. 6th St./Alley 38) Butter Toast Boutique 908 N. 6th St. 602.258.3458 buttertoastboutique.com

48) Space 55 636 E. Pierce St. 602.663.4032 space55.org 49) Valley Youth Theatre 525 N. First St. 602.253.8188 vyt.com

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Historic Roosevelt 1) Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar 1326 N. Central Ave. 602.307.0022 cheuvronts.com 2) Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Ave. 602.258.0109 azirish.com 3) Cycle 1100 N. Central Ave. Facebook > Cyclephoenix Jordre Studio jordre.com 4) Portland’s 105 W. Portland St 602.795.7480 portlandsphoenix.com 5) Fair Trade 1020 N. 1st Ave. 602.354.8150 azfairtrade.com 6) The Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral 100 W. Roosevelt St. 602.254.7126 trinitycaa.org 7) Centurion Restaurant 214 W. Roosevelt St. 602.687.8796 centurionrestaurant.com 8) Lola Coffee 1001 N. 3rd Ave. 602.252.2265 lolacoffeebar.com

17) Holgas 821 N. 3rd St. 602.487.5134

39) The Roose Parlour & Spa 906 N. 6th St. 602.274.6942 theroose.com

18a) Hazel 724 N. 4th St.

40) Grow-Op Boutique 902 N. 6th St.

9) Pita Jungle 1001 N. 3rd Ave. 602.258.7482 pitajungle.com

18b) Punkouture 718 N. 4th St. 602.617.punk punkouture.com

41) Perihelion Arts 610 E. Roosevelt St. 602.334.6299 perihelionarts.com

10) Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W. Latham St. 602.262.2050 azpuppets.org

18c) gallery:SUHU 335 E. McKinley St. gallerysuhu.wordpress.com

42) Moira 215 E. McKinley St. #102 602.254.5085 moirasushi.com

11) Cibo 603 N. 5th Ave. 602.441.2697 cibophoenix.com

43) Sens 705 N. 1st St. #120 602.340.9777 sensake.com

12) Local Breeze 606 N. 4th Ave. 602.368.3613 localbreeze.com

44) Turf 705 N. 1st St. 602.296.5043 theturfpub.com

13) Coe House 365 N. 4th Ave. dphxj.com

19) Bliss/ReBar 901 N. 4th St. 602.795.1792 blissonfourth.com 20) Modified Arts 407 E. Roosevelt St. 602.462.5516 modifiedarts.org 21) eye lounge a contemporary art space 419 E. Roosevelt St. 602.430.1490 eyelounge.com

45) PHX Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar 14 E. Pierce St. phoenixpublicmarket.com

14) Mercantile 828 N. Central Ave. 602.410.9475 phoenixmercantile.com

8) Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St. 602.254.7399 herbergertheater.org 9) Galeria 147 - AZ Latino Arts & Cultural Ctr 147 E. Adams St. 602.254.9817 alacaz.org 10) Artlink Heritage Square Gallery 115 N. 6th St. 602.264.8232 artlinkhsgallery.com 11) First Fridays at Heritage Square 115 N. 6th St. 602.264.8232 ffinheritagesquare.com 12) Rossen House Museum 113 N. 6th St. 602.261.8063 rossonhousemuseum.org 13) Pizzeria Bianco 623 E. Adams St. 602.258.8300 pizzeriabianco.com 14) Nobuo at Teeter House 622 E. Adams St. 602.254.0600 nobuofukuda.com 15) CityScape 1 East Washington St. 602.772.3900 cityscapephoenix.com Arrogant Butcher Charming Charlie Designer District Five Guys Burgers and Fries Jimmy John’s Lucky Strike Oakville Grocery* Rasputin Vodka Bar* Republic of Couture Stand Up Live Urban Outfitters Vitamin T West of Soho 16) Sing High Chop Suey House 27 West Madison 602-253-7848 singhighphx.com 17) Coach & Willie’s 412 S. 3rd St. 602.254.5272 coachandwillies.com 18) Foundry on First* 402 S. 1st St. foundryaz.com 19) The Duce 525 S. Central Ave. 602.866.3823 theducephx.com *Pending opening

6) Bragg’s Pie Factory 1301 W Grand Ave. A. Bragg’s Main Gallery Facebook.com/BraggsPieFactory B. My Goodness Cakes mygoodnesscakes.com C. Lady Luck Tattoo ladylucktattooaz.com D. Barry Sparkman Studio 786-543-2207 barrysparkman.com E. Icaro Studio F. Moderncat Studio 480-203-6523 moderncatstudio.com G. Studio 8 602-252-0864 studio8phx.com 7) The Lodge Art Studio 1231 W Grand Ave. 480-329-7998 Facebook > The Lodge Art Studio 8) Shop Devious 1229 W Grand Ave. 602-330-5794 shopdevious.com 9) Paisley Town 1030 W Grand Ave. A. Paisley Violin Café 602-254-7843 thepaisley.com B. Lazy Lab Art Studio 602-485-0441 thepaisley.com C. S.P. Villain 602 410-0411 facebook.com > S.P. Villain D. Annie Boomer Vintage annieboomer.com E. Dragonfly Boutique 602-687-7649 funkydragonfly.com F. Wicked Wear 602-522-0625 thepaisley.com G. Be.Headed Salon 602-434-4224 beheadedsalon.com 10) La Melgosa 1023 W Grand Ave. A. Phoenix Fall Space 602-525-0643 phoenixfallspace.com B. Deus Ex Machina Gallery 602-487-0669 sites.google.com/site/improbableart C. Palm Reader Pottery PalmReaderPottery.yolasite.com D. Rusty Spoke Bicycle Collective E. Gallery Serendipity 480-228-1500 Facebook > Gallery Serendipity 11) Gallery Marsiglia 1018 W Grand Ave. 602-573-3933 gallerymarsiglia.com 12) Aviary 1020 W Grand Ave. 602-367-4019 13) Soul Invictus 1022 W Grand Ave. 602-214-4344 soulinvictus.com 14) Tilt Gallery 919 W Fillmore St. 602-716-5667 tiltgallery.com

Uptown 1) Postino Wine Cafe 5144 N. Central Ave. 602.274.5144 postinowinecafe.com 2) Practical Art 5070 N. Central Ave. 602.264.1414 practical-art.com

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3) Esprit Décor Gallery 5555 N. 7th St. #122 602.248.0700 espritdecor.com 4) St Francis 111 E. Camelback Rd. 602.200.8111 stfrancisaz.com

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5) Frances 10 W. Camelback Rd. 602.279.5463 francesvintage.com 6) Stinkweeds 12 W. Camelback Rd. 602.248.9461 stinkweeds.com 7) Smeeks 14 W. Camelback Rd. 602.279.0538 facebook.com/smeeks.phoenix

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8) Maizie’s Cafe 4750 N. Central Ave. #B1 602.274.2828 maiziescafe.com

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9) Lola Coffee 4700 N. Central Ave. 602.265.5652 lolacoffeebar.com

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10) Hula’s Modern Tiki 4700 N. Central Ave. 602.265.8454 hulasmoderntiki.com

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11) The Torch Theatre 4721 N. Central Ave. 602.456.2876 thetorchtheatre.com

MidTown 1) LUX Coffee Bar 4404 N. Central Ave. #1 602.266.6469 luxcoffee.com

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2) George & Dragon 4240 N. Central Ave. 602.241.0018 georgeanddragonpub.net 3) FEZ 3815 N. Central Ave. #B 602.287.8700 fezoncentral.com 4) Willo North Gallery 2811 N. 7th Ave. 602.717.2499 willonorth.com

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5) Wild Thaiger 2631 N. Central Ave. 602.241.8995 wildthaiger.com

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6) Durant’s 2611 N. Central Ave. 602.264.5967 durantsaz.com

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7) Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar 2603 N. Central Ave. 602.264.2295 switchofarizona.com

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8) Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. 602.252.8848 heard.org 9) Garfield Gallery 316 W. McDowell Rd. 602.349.3049 garfieldgallery.com

10) After Hours Gallery 116 W. McDowell Rd. #120 602.710.2398 afterhoursgallery.com

3) studio 6 at the artery 623 E. Indian School Rd. 602.332.1849 studio6.mosaicglobe.com

11) Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave. 602.257.1880 phxart.org

4) Bards Books 3508 N. 7th St #145 602.274.7530 bardsbooks.com

7th Ave./Melrose 1) The Academy Gallery at the Junior Drama Club Academy 4805 N. 7th Ave. 602.434.9265 jdcaweb.com 2) Black Lantern Tattoo 4636 N. 7th Ave. 602.332.4419 blacklanterntattoo.com 3) HTC 4634 N. 7th Ave. 602.266.0088 htcaz.com 4) Olive in Paris 4624 N. 7th Ave. 602.266.0966 oliveinparis.blogspot.com 5) Paris Envy 4624 N. 7th Ave. 602.266.0966 parisenvy.blogspot.com 6) America’s Taco Shop 4447 N. 7th Ave. 602.515.0856 americastacoshop.net

5) Urban Beans 3508 N. 7th St. #100 602.595.2244 urbanbeans.com 6) The Main Ingredient 2337 N. 7th Street 602.843.6246 tmialehouse.com 7) Living Room Wine Bar 2333 N. 7th St. 602.229.1289 livingroomwinebar.com 8) SuTRA Midtown 2317 N. 7th St. 602.252.9525 sutramidtown.com 9) MacAlpines Soda Fountain 2303 N. 7th St. 602.262.5545 macalpines1928.com 10) La Piccola Cucina 2241 N. 7th St. 602.358.7415 andyslpc.com

7) Blueberry Deluxe Boutique 702 W. Montecito Ave. 602.717.8376 blueberrydeluxe.com

11) Seven Hookah Bar & Lounge 2237 N. 7th St. 602.252.2552 sevenloungeaz.com

8) Go Kat Go/Bo’s Funky Stuff 4314 N. 7th Ave. 602.234.2528 go-kat-go.com

12) Coronado Cafe 2201 N. 7th St. 602.258.5149 coronadocafe.com

9) Retro Ranch 4303 N. 7th Ave. 602.297.1971 www.RetroRanch.net

13) America’s Taco Shop 2041 N. 7th St. 602.682.5627 americastacoshop.net

10) Home Again Antiques and Home Furnishings 4302 N. 7th Ave. 602.424.0488 cochrans.com/homeagain

14) Vikki Reed Studio 2009 N. 7th St. 602.943.6173 vikkireedwatercolors.com/ chakramandalas.net

11) Z Girl Club 4301 N. 7th Ave. 602.265.3233 zgirlclub.com

15) Young Arts Arizona Ltd. At SEAD Architecture+Construction 2009 N. 7th St. 602.852.3605 youngartsaz.org

12) Bend-a-light 4232 N. 7th Ave. #C 602.278.6855 bendalightneon.com 13) Wag n’ Wash 4230 N. 7th Ave. 602.462.WASH wagnwash.com/phx 14) Exposed Studio & Gallery 4225 N. 7th Ave. 602.248.8030 exposedgallery.com 15) Copper Star Coffee 4220 N. 7th Ave. 602.266.2136 copperstarcoee.com 16) Flo’s on 7th 4116 N. 7th Ave. 602.254.7861 ocrit.org/oson7th.html

7th St./Coronado 1) Urban Cookies 4711 N. 7th St. 602.451.4335 urbancookies.com 2) The Collective at the Artery 623 E. Indian School Rd. 602.332.1849

16) Tuck Shop 2245 N. 12th St. 602.354.2980 tuckinphx.com

downtown project on the PUHS campus that addressed the problem not only for Phoenix, but for Arizona: a biomedical campus was envisioned with a medical school and world class research facilities in the heart of downtown Phoenix. “The state came to us and said, ‘We need more doctors,’” says Al Bravo, Associate Director of Public Affairs for the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “The city needed a medical school to anchor the campus. The University of Arizona Medical School had been in Tucson for 40 years but we needed to be close to a larger population. Downtown Phoenix made sense for us because it is centrally located and we had a great partner in the city.” The University of Arizona College of Medicine expanded from Tucson into the renovated historic buildings on Phoenix Union High School in 2006. The first class of 24 students began medical school in downtown a year later. This past spring all 24 graduated with more than half staying in Arizona to complete their residencies. The Arizona Physician Workforce study also indicated that about one-third of doctors remain in the state while they complete their residencies. MEDICINE FOR DOWNTOWN After finishing his residency in internal medicine in Pennsylvania and practicing there for eight years, Warren Moody, M.D., moved west for a warmer climate. He lives in downtown Phoenix and has a practice in the West Valley. “I’m from Texas and there are at least five state medical schools, plus the private medical schools, so Arizona is behind the curve in that regard.” But he believes it’s not just a lack of medical schools in Arizona that account for the physician shortage.

downtown who want to be close to where they work and where they do their residency.” The campus could be the much-needed blood transfusion to downtown if the critical element of housing is included as part of the campus. Education by itself is not a profit generating business, but the private investment it spurs is. Research labs, pharmaceutical labs, medical suppliers, construction jobs, staff jobs, new restaurants, and new housing are critical. This campus has the potential to attract high-paying jobs and highly educated people but where are they going to live? What will help them chose to live downtown? These questions will have to be answered for Downtown to really see the full economic impact the campus could have. “To build a campus like this, housing will have to be a part of the discussion,” said Bravo. “These are graduate level students, some with families, they don’t need dorms. They will need affordable, large living spaces.” COLLABORATION FOR A WORLD CLASS CAMPUS On what was once vacant land, the city of Phoenix now has a 28-acre campus that includes the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the International Genomics Consortium, University of Arizona Medical School-Phoenix, The University of Arizona College of PharmacyPhoenix, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorder, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center research laboratories, VisionGate, BioAccel, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School and the future Arizona Cancer Center outpatient clinic. These buildings were not built from bricks like the schools of the 19th century, but they represent the same commitment to education and innovation that has been a part of Phoenix history from the very beginning.

“In my experience, doctors who really are concerned about helping people are not drawn to a place known for toxic politics. In the current political climate in Arizona, doctors have left and others don’t want to come.” The new campus may not be able to change out of state doctors perceptions of Arizona, but Moody said the campus is a wonderful thing for Phoenix.

Cities like Tucson and Tempe evolved and grew in conjunction with a nearby university. Downtown Phoenix did not have this same advantage and has had to import a university into the urban fabric of downtown. “It’s a little backwards in some ways,” said Bravo. “We’re not a traditional campus, we’re not insulated; we don’t have a Memorial Union. The campus is all of Downtown Phoenix.”

“Learning institutions are good. It will hopefully help draw people into

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Chris Bianco is known the world over for his creations. Pizzeria Bianco is critically, and tastefully, the country’s best pizza.

Nobuo Fukuda may be new to downtown, but he’s hardly new to the Valley’s culinary scene.

Bianco, a James Beard Award winner, has been a part of Phoenix for some time now, growing and changing in concert with his environment. Bianco is passionate about food, Downtown and the building that houses his baby, Pizzeria Bianco, and he’s flexible and ready for what the future may hold.

Nobuo Fukuda recently celebrated his one-year anniversary at Teeter House, neighbors to Pizzeria Bianco, after relocating from Scottsdale. He is a James Beard Award winner and is ever evolving, still tinkering with presentation and preparation, on a micro scale (in his kitchen) to a global scale (following the nuclear disaster in Japan).

DPJ: When you decided on this building for Pizzeria Bianco, was it because of the demographic of the area?

DPJ: How is your Phoenix location different from Sea Saw in Scottsdale?

CB: It wasn’t as much the demographic as the uniqueness. The synergy. The juxtaposition of something of this genre of the late 1920s, utilitarian machine shop that we could build and use with an intention that was uncompromising of the space. It wasn’t me coming and spray painting it black. This was something that demands to be celebrated. It was about bringing something back in a way but not necessarily denying the history of the journey itself. 16

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NF: The energy level is totally different. The place in Scottsdale, the dining room is our kitchen. We have a grill and we make everything on counters. When you’re in the restaurant we have a U-shaped counter. Anybody can sit down and watch me cook. [It’s a] totally different kind of atmosphere. Here we started out a little more casual, street-type food. Small bites. Here, it’s more of a casual, sit-down dining.

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DPJ: Were you nervous about the decision to plant yourself in Downtown Phoenix, when at the time, it wasn’t nearly as alive as it is now? CB: Not really. I always use the analysis of four friends. Ask four friends if they would and you kind of build your demographic around that. It’s maybe a small study. You can’t essentially serve the world. If you can serve a part of it and serve them well with clear intention and the opportunity to build a relationship. I have a relationship with my clientele. I have a relationship with this building. I have a relationship with my staff. I have a relationship with my farmers and artisans. It’s very relationship built. These spaces represent something really specific in the human experience. DPJ: What does it mean for you to be housed in a historic building? CB: These buildings are really special, so I love being in here. I love the experience. We had to be as good as the space, essentially. You want it to be a place where...all the stars align. For us, it’s been a wonderful journey but a journey that’s ongoing. There’s an accountability. We’re continuing to remodel, internally and in some ways externally, we’re continuing to be relevant.

DPJ: Why were you looking to go more casual? NF: I decided to do it that way because the Scottsdale location we have a lot of wines, but I’m not sure it could be a little limited. Anybody from out of the city, we chose here has easy access, big parking spaces, Bianco is there and pretty much everyone knows Bianco is there if they’re out of the city. DPJ: Has the downtown area accepted your casual dining idea? Do you have regulars? NF: We do have a few regulars who are coming here or have business here. And they’ll keep coming back for us, which is very, very nice. As more people start to live in downtown, a lot of people [including] my employees, have moved downtown. We have a very good feel for the future in Downtown Phoenix. Nice energy.

DPJ: Have you run into any challenges at Teeter House? NF: We’re still trying to adjust the kitchen size. It’s challenging. And

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when it’s crazy busy, we don’t have enough space. It’s a small space to work with. We’re going to see what we can do, so we’re still working every moment. Our food is not going to be different but the style of how we serve, we still like a tasting, paired wines, but we have to be careful how we do it.

DPJ: What brought you Downtown? DPJ: How have you had to adjust? CB: I wasn’t really driven to Downtown, as much as I was driven to the opportunity to help, and be maybe a raindrop and not the flood, you know what I’m saying? You don’t open up lofts, or grocery stores and then build lofts. You build lofts and you let people live there and it dictates a need for a barber shop, a flower shop or a grocery. Part of what we were trying to do was this size. What I was trying to achieve, was not feed 3,000 people a day. DPJ: What do you think of how Phoenix has evolved over the years? CB: It’s evolved nicely. It still has a long way to go. I think the opportunity is there for a long way to go. I’m really optimistic for the farmers’ market. I’m optimistic about the city market and what they’re trying to do. It’s something really important for our Downtown. We try to support...Nobuo actually having a chef of his caliber is unbelievable, but also Matt’s Big Breakfast. There’s a lot of things Downtown from a culinary point, and just as a point as a city, we’re getting there. When we say we’re not there yet, it shouldn’t be a negative. It should be a positive. Look at the opportunity. There’s a wonderful opportunity. We’ve continued to be a part of the growth itself.

NF: My vision will be a lot of organic, local, and high-end Japanese fish. It’s very difficult for me to get Japanese fish right now because of the nuclear disaster. Eventually we’ll be able to do it again, [with] interesting Japanese fish and an interesting local vegetable. It’s a mix of different ingredients, one way with the casual style and the other will be more high end. We do get Japanese fish from southern Japan, which is not affected by the radiation. It’s not easy, but still those fish are available. The northern Japanese fish is not available. We do a lot of local vegetable and we use a fish as an accent. But main character is a garden vegetable. That’s what I’ve been doing for a little bit. DPJ: What do you think about your new space? NF: The building, compared to other restaurants in Scottsdale, they’re just buildings, minimum designs. Just buildings. We were going to move across the street, but there was a brand new designer building, but that was not my intention. I feel very moved to the old buildings because they have history and give us more ambiance and warmness. It makes me more special.

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Off-Campus Eats Carly’s Bar [Bistro] Evans Churchill Not quite a dive, but certainly not upscale, Carly’s has been serves up a strong selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups, plus an ever-popular late-night appetizer menu. Carly’s hosts live music several nights a week and has a regular cast of outgoing regulars. Bonus: The bartenders know a thing or two about the Downtown arts scene as well. 128 E. Roosevelt St. (602) 262.2759

Moira [Sushi] Evans Churchill Moira is a slick Asian eatery serving a comprehensive, creative list of sushi and varied pan-Asian “hot” dishes. Anchored by an expansive sushi bar and exposed kitchen at its center (under-lit dramatically by bright, cobalt blue accent lighting), Moira’s interior is modern and urban, but equally unpretentious and inviting. 215 E. McKinley St. (602) 254.5085

Matt’s Big Breakfast [American] Evans Churchill Matt Pool delivers unapologetic, straightforward diner fare that has been attracting rabid diners citywide for years. Inside the diner’s bright yet tiny retro-modern interior, the simple menu features a hearty selection of breakfast and lunch favorites prepared or assembled with locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality. 801 N. 1st St. (602) 254.1074

The Breadfruit [Jamaican] Evans Churchill A spirited little place, The Breadfruit has a reputation for Downtown’s best island fare. Packed to the gills on First and Third Friday artwalk nights (one can usually hear the reggae pumping from blocks away), it is known for its hearty brown stew chicken, coconut curried tofu and fiery jerk chicken, all with inspired side dishes, most notably the vanilla-spiced festival (breadsticks). 108 E. Pierce St. (602) 267.1266

Vitamin T [Mexican] Downtown Phoenix area celebrity chef Aaron May brings his take on Mexican street food to the Downtown masses, offering up tacos, tortas and tamales. Also included, May’s version of our own region’s claim to ethnic culinary fame: the Sonoran Dog. 1 E. Washington St. (602) 688.8168

Brick [Pizzeria and Wine Bar] Dowtown Brick offers an upscale but affordable vibe and a deep menu of Italian fare – small plates, pizzas, salads and handcut pastas - that will keep you coming back for more. Great daily happy hour and reverse happy hour and lounge atmosphere make this the hippest spot in these parts in a long while. 455 N. 3rd St. (602) 258.3665

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Phoenix College’s Vital Role

by Eileen Brill Wagner

As the flagship college of the Maricopa Community Colleges system, Phoenix College’s emphasis lies firmly on community. From its 25,000-square-foot Fine Arts building to the Culinary Cafe and community dentval clinic, the 91-yearold institution has played a unique role in responding to Downtown Phoenix’s evolving needs. In addition to the main campus at 15th Avenue and Thomas Road, there is “PC Downtown,” housed in a restored historic building at 640 North 1st Avenue, providing services ranging from customized training courses to a state-of-the-art electronic courtroom. The courtroom, which replicates Maricopa Superior Court, helps educate paralegal students, and is also available for training members of the legal community. “Delivering teaching and learning experiences that inspire the lifelong pursuit of educational, professional, and personal goals for our diverse urban community is Phoenix College’s mission,” said President Dr. Anna Solley. STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY More than 50 different languages are spoken by the students, representing more than 100 countries. The college has spawned programs such as the Raul H. Castro Institute (named after the Mexican-American Governor of Arizona, 1975-1977), a nonprofit focusing on issues that affect the Arizona Latino community, such as education, health and human services, leadership and civic participation. Earlier this year, PC Downtown received a 2011 Diversity Advisory Council Award of Excellence for its Arabic Language and Cultural Training for City of Phoenix police officers. The training program helped them learn common phrases and terminology, as well as raise cultural awareness and sensitivity to Arabic people. 20

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A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE Choosing from a broad array of courses offered to the community— everything from a Sustainable Building Advisor Program to culinary seminars-- is one way for Phoenix residents to get a taste of college life. Then there’s the unbeatable, literal taste: through the student-run Phoenix College Culinary Cafe, guests can lunch on such delicacies as mascarpone and roasted poblano wontons, served with an apricot ginger dipping sauce. The fixed-price, three-course meals are prepared by students in the Culinary Studies Program. Reservations are recommended. The College also cultivates a taste for the arts in its students and lengthens the welcome mat to include the community at large. In 2005, world-renowned, contemporary painter and sculptor Eric Fischl returned to his alma mater to launch the “Eric Fischl Lecture Series,” an annual free event that brings together students, educators, artists and art enthusiasts to discuss differing perspectives on art. Guest speakers have included artist David Salle, master photographer Ralph Gibson, curator Bruce Ferguson, tennis legend/art collector John McEnroe and, most recently, artist/photographer Andres Serrano. “When we partnered with the Contemporary Forum and brought the series to the Phoenix Art Museum’s Great Hall in 2008, that’s when it really took off,” said Frank Luna, Director of Alumni and Development.. PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY Each year it presents the Golden Bear Partner Awards. The Golden Bear Champions are leaders who have positively impacted Phoenix College by assisting with program or service improvements, supporting creative and innovative ideas and delivery of instruction, providing resources, advocating for the college and improving the quality of the college experience for students. “What makes us so vital is that we have aligned ourselves with the City and community-based organizations to provide an immediate response to their needs,” said Dr. Roberta Jeffers, Director of Business and Industry Partnerships. “Whether it is workforce initiatives with Call-ATeen or a company rolling out new software, they know that they can come to Phoenix College and have their needs met.” DPhxJ.com

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Torch Lights Up

Founded in 2007, Torch’s original goal wasn’t to open its own theater, but to establish a community that loves long-form improv. Once they assimilated a rag-tag troupe of artists, their focus shifted. According to Miller, the group’s sentiment revolved around one observation. “With all this energy, we could get together and form our own theater,” Miller said. Thanks to their original, temporary home at Space 55, Torch was able to scrimp, save and raise enough money to head out on their own. Now that they’ve opened, founding member Mack Duncan promises more of the same great shows they’ve put on for years, in one place with renewed focus. “[We want to] take this art form as far as we can take it,” Duncan said.

Achievements are so much better when earned. Whether it’s a first car, college education or big move away from home, we all have dreams about what it will be like to reach life’s milestones. The Torch Theatre troupe just opened a theater. Not an adapted theater, not a rearranged or borrowed theater, but the first theater, in Arizona, to devote itself full time to long-form improv. For these ad-libbing thespians, Torch’s theater at 4721 N. Central Ave. marks a milestone that’s been a dream for years. Originally a barber shop, the theater wasn’t exactly ready to host shows when first discovered by Torch. Chairs, hair under the floorboards and no walls meant it would need to be renovated before it could be zoned by the city for assembly.

While the first two weekends have been a success, Torch isn’t resting on their laurels encouraging community involvement. Because their space is so intimate, it’s impossible for anyone to attend and not have some impact on the show, whether with their very presence or, like me, the loud laughter often following a joke. Some people, like ShanMan during their opening weekend and yours truly the weekend after, were part of the experience. Every Saturday night Torch presents the Neighborhood, which consists of one person telling one story at a time--on stage--each based on an audience suggestion. Torch uses the material for three to five sketches and then the monologist hops back on stage for another story, which is followed by more sketches. For many of the monologists, this experience marks their first time as part of an acting troupe, an experience that’s as frightening as it is awesome. Anyone who’s ad libbed a speech will appreciate the rush. If you’ve ever rambled on in hope that your thoughts will eventually come together into some point or punchline, you get the idea. Picture doing that with lights in your face, experienced actors behind you and an audience that desperately wants you to succeed and you’ll get the picture. It felt like being thrown into water without any real fear of drowning, as the first half of my stories were random words as my mind desperately searched for focus. When’s the last time YOU ever saw a performance where someone from the audience set up nearly every scene? Most people haven’t, and that’s what makes Torch special.

According to board member Nina Miller, Torch took great care in working with the city to make sure everything was done by the book. Because their renovation budget was extremely limited, any wasted work could delay opening for weeks or months. First, walls needed to be constructed in order to get around the city’s sprinkler requirements. Plumbing was next, which gave each Torch member enough knowledge to repair their own bathrooms if necessary. Then came paint, chairs, lighting and a control room. The process took nearly 13 months, as they officially opened July 15, 2011. DPhxJ.com

It’s an improv troupe in a theater ad libbing their way through life and touching other’s lives while doing it. Performances are every Friday and Saturday at 7, 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Check TheTorchTheatre.com for schedules and tickets.

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NATHAN LANG “Even though it’s Arizona, you can still walk around. No one walks in the suburbs. I also like First Fridays a lot.”

learn As an ASU student, what do you like best about living in Downtown Phoenix?

ABEL LOPEZ “I love everything about living here. You get to meet a lot of people. It’s not too far from home (in West Phoenix), but far enough. It feels safe to walk around here.”

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MARIO CANO “I only have to walk two blocks to get to school; I’m a doctoral candidate and I teach at ASU as well. I The food is also really good around here. I like to go to Thai Elephant and to Hanny’s on weekends for a drink.”

JENNIFER MARTINEZ “It’s easy to get to more resources. People are very helpful. Everybody’s nice around here—not just the other students.”

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