Artist Spotlight: Lauren Lee
At the age of 24, Lauren Lee wasn’t quite sure what to do next with her career as an artist. After the countless years she dedicated to learning and refining her visual arts skills she hit a brick wall. She didn’t know what to paint. Though Lauren could paint anything, she didn’t feel inspired and […]
Surf’s Up at SRCHR in Evans Churchill
To loyal customers and passers-by alike, SRCHR seems to exist in a void of confusion. A beach shop in the middle of Phoenix? The idea may seem strange, but through owners TJ and Beckys’ artistic vision and incredible passion for beach culture, SRCHR strides to become a staple of the Evans Churchill Neighborhood. Upon entering […]
Non-Profit Music Festival M3F Comes Back To Downtown Phoenix March 3rd & 4th
M3F Returns To Downtown Phoenix The longstanding M3F Music Festival is returning to Downtown Phoenix for 2023 and they’re bringing a stacked line to Hance Park! Beyond the amazing musical performances, M3F also boasts several art activations from local artists, as well as the Ponderosa Vendor Village which features swag from local vendors. When you […]
Artist Spotlight: Thomas “Breeze” Marcus
Meet Thomas “Breeze” Marcus, a lifelong artist and muralist in the Evans Churchill Neighborhood. Learn about his unique style, experience as an artist, and incredible connection to his community in our latest blog post by ECCA Intern and Bioscience High School Senior Drohan Lord. Visit the link in bio to read more.
Artist Spotlight: Tato Caraveo
Throughout the Evans Churchill neighborhood, you may notice vibrant murals of caricature-esque people with distorted features and elongated limbs. This style is what artist Tato Caraveo is best known for. For the past thirty years, Tato Caraveo has been a prominent figure in the Phoenix art scene, specializing in murals and fine art. I was […]
The Art of Jazz at The Nash
Jazz is a hallmark of cultural cities, and as the fifth-largest city in the United States, Phoenix is no exception. The Evans Churchill neighborhood proudly houses “The Nash,” Phoenix’s most valuable Jazz stronghold. I was lucky enough to talk to Joel Robin Goldenthal, director of Jazz in Arizona and executive director of The Nash, after […]
Greenwood Brewery: Owner Megan Greenwood and her story of “confidence, empowerment, and inclusivity”
It is commonly known women are under-represented in many professions, beer brewing being one of them. Although many of us aren’t quick to bring up how we need more room in the beer world for women, sitting down with Megan Greenwood, the owner of Greenwood Brewery, made me realize we do in fact need more […]
Now Or Never: Downtown’s Introduction to High Quality Brands and Fashion
Roosevelt Row has a new addition to its vast array of restaurants and shops, Now Or Never, the boutique owned by Jason Shelby and Wade Parkins. The shop has been catching our eye with its carefully selected products and location ever since its opening in October. During an interview with Jason, we learned more about […]