Downtown Tempe Newsroom

May 2013
April 2013
- Limelight Networks Named Webby Awards Honoree
Monday, April 29th 2013 - Heat Up Your Weekend with Salsa Challenge
Thursday, April 25th 2013 - Limelight Networks Wins 2013 Killer Content Award
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 - Childsplay brings science fiction to stage with "A Wrinkle in Time"
Monday, April 22nd 2013 - Yoga to the People Opens in Tempe
Wednesday, April 17th 2013 - U.S. officials clear Tempe streetcar project for downtown
Tuesday, April 16th 2013 - Lunch Under $10 at Desert Roots Kitchen in Tempe
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' opens Tuesday at ASU Gammage
Tuesday, April 9th 2013 - Fundraiser to aid schoolkids in Tempe sister city Timbuktu
Tuesday, April 9th 2013 - USA Triathlon collegiate national championships: streams live Saturday April 13
Tuesday, April 9th 2013 - 5 Questions with Tempe arts festival's Armando Adrian-Lopez
Saturday, April 6th 2013 - Tempe's Gringo Star Street Bar Bringing Classic Arcade Thrills to Mill Avenue Next Month
Saturday, April 6th 2013 - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Tempe, AZ Makes Strong Comeback, Post-Fire
Saturday, April 6th 2013 - Stray Cat Theatre to Welcome Back "Chicks with Dicks", 4/19-5/11
Monday, April 1st 2013
March 2013
- New Ramen Shop to Open in Tempe in Late April, Wins 6 Months Free Rent
Monday, March 25th 2013 - 3/30-31: Childsplay hosts Australian 'Boats' in Tempe
Monday, March 25th 2013 - MY Fest at Tempe Town Lake Sunday
Friday, March 22nd 2013 - Tempe events this week-Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Wednesday, March 20th 2013 - 3/19: Brubeck Brothers Quartet at Tempe Arts Center
Monday, March 18th 2013 - Rising Jazz Trumpet Star Brings Percussive Quartet to Tempe Center for the Arts March 23
Monday, March 18th 2013 - Black Carl to Headline Free Hayden Flour Mill Concert
Friday, March 15th 2013 - 3/17: Flogging Molly bassist talks St. Pat's Day in Tempe
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - Collegiate Nationals Bound for Tempe, Ariz., in One Month
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - 3/5-10: 'Memphis' visits ASU Gammage in Tempe
Wednesday, March 6th 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
- Blondie’s Sports Bar closes; Wright to open 5th Street Bar
Friday, October 26th 2012 - New comedy series launches at Tempe Center for the Arts
Thursday, October 25th 2012 - US Air Force Concert Band to perform 'Airpower!' in Tempe
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - TCA Fifth Anniversary of Fablulous
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - Sun Devil homecoming hits streets of Tempe this month
Monday, October 22nd 2012 - House of Tricks: Happy Hour Report Card
Wednesday, October 17th 2012 - Eastside Records returns to Tempe
Monday, October 15th 2012 - Now Open: Northside Sandwiches and The Firehouse Near ASU in Tempe
Monday, October 8th 2012 - Serious Rowing in the Desert
Friday, October 5th 2012 - Prep Your Pedals for Tour de Fat’s Bike Fest
Thursday, October 4th 2012 - 10/6: Tour de Fat at Tempe Beach Park
Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 - Club Candids: Firehouse Tempe
Wednesday, October 3rd 2012 - Bikes, Beer and Brats Come Together at Mill Avenue’s Handlebar and Grill
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - Hayden Flour Mill to reopen as venue
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - Tempe group strives to make Mill Avenue friendlier
Monday, October 1st 2012
September 2012
- Tempe Rock Star Gold Festival Takes Over Sail Inn This Weekend
Friday, September 28th 2012 - 10/6-14: Childsplay's 'Rock Paper Scissors' in Tempe
Friday, September 28th 2012 - IN FLUX Voted Best Public Art 2012
Thursday, September 27th 2012 - Hayden Flour Mill Holds Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening Next Weekend
Wednesday, September 26th 2012 - A fun filled Saturday is approaching Tempe!
Monday, September 24th 2012 - Bicycle-friendly bar opens on Mill Avenue
Friday, September 21st 2012 - Newly opened Firehouse fills unpopular Mill Ave. space
Thursday, September 20th 2012 - The Handlebar Tempe opens on Mill Avenue
Thursday, September 20th 2012 - Cycle: Tour de Fat Week to Kick Off "Bike-tober"
Monday, September 17th 2012 - Tempe Town Lake tour features spin on a Segway
Monday, September 17th 2012 - A Helping Hand: Drive guests to Ballet Under the Stars
Monday, September 17th 2012 - Valley native returns to Tempe stage in 'Les Misérables'
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - Fall arts 2012: Top 10 picks for visual arts in metro Phoenix
Monday, September 10th 2012 - Tempe's Healing Field memorial honors 9/11 victims
Monday, September 10th 2012 - Bad Mother Cluckers: Cheap 'n' Tasty Chicken and Two-Buck Beer for Cash-Strapped ASU Students
Friday, September 7th 2012 - ‘Rock the Presidents’ returns to Tempe stage
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - Tempe 3rd-most fun in U.S., report says
Thursday, September 6th 2012
August 2012
- Tempe Art a Gogh-Gogh Celebrates Two Years This Friday at Sail Inn
Friday, August 31st 2012 - Tempe Voted 3rd Most Fun, Affordable U.S City by MSN Real Estate
Thursday, August 30th 2012 - Childsplay brings back ‘Rock the Presidents’ tour
Monday, August 27th 2012 - 2012 Hot Head Regatta - Registration Now Open!
Monday, August 27th 2012 - Tempe businesses greet ASU students' return
Friday, August 24th 2012 - Shhh! Tempe tones down noise on Mill Avenue
Friday, August 24th 2012 - Seven Spots to Eat and Drink Around ASU's Tempe Campus
Friday, August 17th 2012 - Tempe Icon House of Tricks Celebrates 25 Years
Friday, August 17th 2012 - New Bike-Friendly Beer Garden Coming to Tempe
Friday, August 17th 2012 - Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sweet Republic Ice Cream at La Bocca
Friday, August 10th 2012 - Tempe's new World of Beer doesn't fail to impress
Wednesday, August 8th 2012 - New Miss Gay Arizona to be crowned in Tempe
Wednesday, August 8th 2012 - Tour De Fat is looking for volunteers
Thursday, August 2nd 2012 - 8/11: Family tree art workshop at Tempe Center for the Arts
Thursday, August 2nd 2012 - Fashion 4 A Cause Rocks the Runway for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday, August 2nd 2012
July 2012
June 2012
- Final Friday Artwalks in Tempe
Friday, June 29th 2012 - Shop Local in July
Wednesday, June 27th 2012 - Sunday: Fundraiser for Robbie Fox server
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - Start off summer with light bites, refreshing drinks
Wednesday, June 20th 2012 - Tempe to offer extended bus and light rail service for July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
Tuesday, June 19th 2012 - 7 Spots for Paletas in Greater Phoenix
Monday, June 18th 2012 - Summer Solstice Swimsuit Ride in Tempe
Monday, June 18th 2012 - Owner of Robbie Fox's Public House Opens A.M. Diner Next Door
Monday, June 18th 2012 - Star-Spangled Idol auditions announced for Tempe’s Fourth of July celebration
Friday, June 15th 2012 - Roll into RA Sushi Bar for a Sushi 101 Class
Friday, June 15th 2012 - Tempe Comic Book Store Owner Pushes Customers, Friends to Focus on Fitness
Thursday, June 14th 2012 - Thirteen Reasons to Get Excited About World of Beer in Tempe from Chow Bella
Thursday, June 14th 2012 - Help build huge Arizona State flag out of LEGOs on Mill this Flag Day
Tuesday, June 5th 2012 - No experience needed for ‘Moon Light Kayak’ on Tempe Town Lake
Monday, June 4th 2012
May 2012
- This summer, enjoy indoor Tempe arts and culture!
Tuesday, May 29th 2012 - Tempe celebrates Hayden Flour Mill's rebirth
Tuesday, May 29th 2012 - House of Tricks owner honored
Tuesday, May 29th 2012 - Historic Hayden Flour Mill opens to the public as events venue
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - Candy Addict dress? Couture challenge puts Mill Ave. on the runway
Wednesday, May 16th 2012 - Third Thursdays will end season with fashion show
Tuesday, May 15th 2012 - Mill Avenue District: Building Towards the Future
Monday, May 14th 2012 - Historic Hayden Flour Mill to open for public
Friday, May 11th 2012 - Loco Patron coming to Mill Avenue
Friday, May 11th 2012 - World of Beer coming to Tempe
Wednesday, May 9th 2012 - Allstate is moving 300 people to new Downtown Tempe office
Friday, May 4th 2012 - Access Point Financial Provides Financing for Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel Development in Downtown Tempe
Friday, May 4th 2012 - Arizona Auto Scene Covers Henry Parra's Classic Car Night Photos
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012
April 2012
- Four Peaks celebrates 15 years with Randomonium
Friday, April 20th 2012 - Music scene in Tempe subject of upcoming film
Friday, April 20th 2012 - Mill Avenue Fills Empty Spaces with Art, IN FLUX Initiative
Friday, April 13th 2012 - New Late-Night Pizzeria Moves in on Mill Avenue
Friday, April 13th 2012 - Public Art Tour Set for Downtown Tempe
Tuesday, April 10th 2012 - Student filmmakers showcase work at annual film festival
Tuesday, April 10th 2012 - Volunteers clean up Tempe's 'A' Mountain
Monday, April 9th 2012 - 'Animal House' back on the big screen at MADCAP
Friday, April 6th 2012 - IT center to Bring 460 jobs to Tempe
Wednesday, April 4th 2012
March 2012
- Discovering Tempe's hidden gems
Tuesday, March 27th 2012 - PLAY! Festival Will Reboot Your Creative Motherboard
Friday, March 23rd 2012 - Good business leaves little room for others on Mill Avenue
Tuesday, March 20th 2012 - Tempe is ready to build, but where are the developers?
Friday, March 16th 2012 - Downtown Tempe office space nearly full, more needed
Friday, March 16th 2012 - Top 5: Date Ideas Around Tempe
Friday, March 16th 2012 - Dogged by lack of canine spot, Tempe tries pop-up dog park
Wednesday, March 14th 2012 - Downtown Tempe installs smartphone system for parking meters
Friday, March 9th 2012 - Say Aloha (hello!) to island lifestyle
Monday, March 5th 2012 - House Of Tricks Celebrates 25 Years
Friday, March 2nd 2012
February 2012
- Ra Sushi Introduces Reverse Happy Hour
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - Announcing Angels Spring Training Trolley
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - Phoenicia Cafe takes first place in ehtnic cafes in Tempe
Friday, February 10th 2012 - Winners of the Third Thursday’s ‘Opening Band Contest’ Announced
Thursday, February 9th 2012 - House of Tricks Hosts Wine Maker's Dinner
Wednesday, February 8th 2012 - Fat Tuesday on Mill remodels, revamps menu
Wednesday, February 8th 2012 - Wicked Tempe
Wednesday, February 8th 2012 - Fuzzy's is now open for Breakfast
Tuesday, February 7th 2012 - Geeks Night Out to celebrate technology’s wacky, serious sides
Friday, February 3rd 2012 - New bar in Tempe to target ASU fans
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - Event aims to help people jumpstart ideas
Wednesday, February 1st 2012
January 2012
- uBreakiFix Opens 22nd Repair Location in Tempe, AZ
Wednesday, January 25th 2012 - Register now for Feb. 4 Downtown Tempe Walk Through History
Tuesday, January 24th 2012 - Rare housing mix: Affordable, new
Monday, January 23rd 2012 - New Mill Avenue sweet shop caters to ASU students
Wednesday, January 18th 2012 - Five R Cha Thai Opens Fourth Location in Tempe
Wednesday, January 18th 2012 - P.F. Chang's running events expecting 30,000 runners
Tuesday, January 10th 2012 - Mill Avenue's Paletas Betty earns spot on the 25 Tastiest Local Products list
Wednesday, January 4th 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
- Tempe's historic buildings to get plaques in new program
Wednesday, June 29th 2011 - Leasing for West 6th opens early
Wednesday, June 29th 2011 - Tempe seeks to restore iconic flour mill
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 - Tempe senior apartment complex set to be done by Dec.
Thursday, June 16th 2011 - Tempe’s House of Tricks Restaurant Named One of the Top Outdoor Dining Spots in the U.S. by OpenTable Diners
Wednesday, June 15th 2011 - Marriott hotel's return a sign of economic recovery in Tempe
Monday, June 13th 2011 - Prime parcel in downtown Tempe brings $3.24 million
Monday, June 13th 2011 - Thrifty face-lift set for Hayden Flour Mill
Friday, June 10th 2011 - Tempe gets electric-vehicle recharging station
Friday, June 10th 2011 - New plans developed for Hayden Flour Mill
Friday, June 10th 2011 - Get to know Mill Avenue District
Friday, June 10th 2011 - A Mellow Trip Down Mushroom Lane
Wednesday, June 1st 2011 - Hayden Mill remake pondered
Wednesday, June 1st 2011
May 2011
- Boys and Frogs to Premiere New Video for "Old Tribes" June 4 at MADCAP Theaters
Friday, May 27th 2011 - Red Mango frozen yogurt opens first Arizona shop in Tempe
Friday, May 27th 2011 - Solar panels help power Tempe park
Wednesday, May 25th 2011 - FearCON IV takes over Tempe's MADCAP Theaters
Friday, May 20th 2011 - Citing interest, Tempe may draw up horse carriage rules
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens in Tempe
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - Tempe City Hall designer Goodwin remembered for environmental vision
Wednesday, May 11th 2011 - Loft a Go Go pops onto Mill
Wednesday, May 11th 2011 - Greek festival offers food, fun
Tuesday, May 10th 2011 - Poppa Maize, Mellow Mushroom open in downtown Tempe
Tuesday, May 10th 2011 - Tempe high-rise apartments 40% leased after 1 month
Thursday, May 5th 2011 - Things To Do: Saturday, May 7
Wednesday, May 4th 2011 - Top 10 Cinco de Mayo parties in Greater Phoenix
Wednesday, May 4th 2011 - Explore the World
Wednesday, May 4th 2011 - Tempe Tests Solar-Powered, Credit Card Parking Meters
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - Blue Planet Film Festival
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - Tempe Bridging the Gap
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - Lake's pedestrian bridge taking shape
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - Tempe's Loft a Go Go furniture caters to small-space living
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - Poppa Maize Gourmet Popcorn
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011
April 2011
- Heating Up
Wednesday, April 27th 2011 - Tempe gets parking meters that take credit cards
Wednesday, April 27th 2011 - The Railroad Revival Tour with Mumford & Sons rocks Tempe
Wednesday, April 27th 2011 - CREDIT CARD SWIPE ON TRIAL FOR PARKING METERS IN DOWNTOWN TEMPE
Tuesday, April 26th 2011 - Mill Avenue Meters now take Plastic/Sunshine
Monday, April 25th 2011 - Profile: Nancy Hormann, president and executive director Downtown Tempe Community
Monday, April 25th 2011 - How new smartphone technology can help you save
Wednesday, April 20th 2011 - Best Bargain Boutique
Wednesday, April 20th 2011 - GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT THEME FOR THIRD THURSDAY
Tuesday, April 19th 2011 - Demand high for Tempe's West 6th luxury apartments
Monday, April 11th 2011 - Railroad Revival Tour Relocated to Tempe
Monday, April 11th 2011 - Sixth Street aims to be 'mini−Times Square'
Wednesday, April 6th 2011 - Tempe honors first four councilwomen
Wednesday, April 6th 2011
March 2011
- Efforts Underway to Lease West 6th Apartments
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - Tempe’s Mill Ave Bursting with Revival
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - Tempe's downtown towers have leasing agent, rental rates
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - Mill Avenue's resurgence has begun
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - Twin Towers to get new life as apartments
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 - Towers tip of the iceberg for Tempe development surge?
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 - Third Thursdays on Mill Avenue ramps up music, food, art
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 - Tempe Festival of the Arts
Wednesday, March 9th 2011 - Report points way for Scottsdale in 21st century
Wednesday, March 9th 2011 - Signs of a recovery on Tempe's Mill Avenue
Tuesday, March 8th 2011 - Tempe businesses await renting of units
Tuesday, March 8th 2011 - Centerpoint towers deal finalized with developers
Friday, March 4th 2011 - Beer? Here! Now it’s Great Arizona’s festival
Friday, March 4th 2011 - Paddleboards to make debut at Town Lake with exposition
Friday, March 4th 2011 - Artful Weekends
Friday, March 4th 2011 - APS picks Tempe Beach Park for solar panel project
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - Centerpoint Saga
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - Great Arizona Beer Festival pub crawl
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - Centerpoint sale brings hopes of shopping on Mill
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - Mellow Mushroom Expands to Mill
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - Light Rail - 'Lite'
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - The Hook-Up
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011
February 2011
- Arizona Beer Week Events
Friday, February 25th 2011 - Catch Spring Training, Family Fun and Outdoor Adventures in Tempe, Arizona
Friday, February 25th 2011 - Tempe towers to become luxury apartments
Friday, February 25th 2011 - Tempe's Centerpoint towers sold for $30M, will be renamed West Sixth
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 - Music, mocha mix at Fixx
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 - Top Ten Tastings for 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 - Monti's in Tempe hosts culinary series with Arizona's top chefs
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 - Working together will transform Tempe neighborhoods
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - CCA & Juggernaut Music Ent Present "Celebrity Valentines Day Celebration"
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - Leave your wallet at home, it's Freebie Friday
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - Center Bistro
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - Mixing dining, dancing pays off
Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - My Favorite Things
Monday, February 7th 2011 - Tempe installing solar panels at Town Lake
Monday, February 7th 2011 - ¡Viva la Recesión!
Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 - Pedal Now, Paddle Later
Tuesday, February 1st 2011 - New at lake: Stand-up Paddleboarding
Tuesday, February 1st 2011
January 2011
- Mayor’s Run Gathers 300 to Raise Money for Tempe Charities
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - Borders' troubles cast shadow over independent booksellers
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - ASU Gammage brings 'Spring Awakening' to stage
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - Candy Addict opens on Mill
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - Vegas-based Blondies Sports Bar opens a Tempe site
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - Market Movement
Monday, January 24th 2011 - FUNd art at ASU
Monday, January 24th 2011 - Survival Story
Monday, January 24th 2011 - Tempe entrepreneur treats himself to a sweet, new career
Monday, January 24th 2011 - Wines that Shine
Monday, January 24th 2011 - Group proposes first Tempe community garden on public land
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - Electric Insight Bowl Crowd Sets Record
Thursday, January 6th 2011 - 100,000-plus rock out at Fiesta Bowl Block Party
Thursday, January 6th 2011
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