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May Get Your PHX: Indie Arthouse
The goal of Get Your PHX is to show up, en masse, to support those who pioneer new restaurants, stores, bars and event spaces. We want to provide them a boost as they put their sweat, tears and wealth on the line to make life great downtown. Plus, we want to provide a chance for you to meet others like you, who want to get the most out of Phoenix.Thanks again to Leonardo Ramirez with Universal Furnishings & Offerings and Sherman Bush & Joseph Paul with BoomBoom LaRue.
For the May Get Your PHX, we are diving deep in to new territory and lots of people are getting in the game to build a huge community event supporting Free Arts of Arizona and with a little help fromThe Bikini Lounge.
Indie ArtHouse is a brand new artist collective opening on Grand Avenue and 15th Ave. The idea behind Indie ArtHouse is to bring a new project to Grand Avenue that gives the broadest array of artists possible the opportunity to be seen, while also serving as a source of supplies and inspiration. The creative co-op and space will be stocked with handmade art, clothing, up-cycle crafts, vintage works and supplies. There will be monthly community featured artists and an array of unique gifts.
"We all got together and decided we wanted to start a new project on Grand Ave," says director Joseph Cuevas. "We believe in the arts community of Phoenix and we believe in the future of Grand Ave. So we're excited to be a part of it. Most of all we're looking forward to growing with this great community."
Indie Arthouse members include Star DeLuna, Brian Harrison, Sticker Club Girl, Michelle Ponce, Ethan Brown, Tina McReynolds, Joseph Cuevas, Damian Jim, RunzwithScissors, Hristi Stoilcheva, Kristi Kuhl and Alyssa Shevlin.
Come meet the artists in person and buy something because Indie Arthouse is giving a 10% discount for anybody who buys at the May Get Your PHX.
The Bikini Lounge is offering specials for anybody who comes to this Get Your PHX and then drops by afterwards with our special token (because what would artists do if they couldn't have easy access to drinks?) Special will run from 5:30 to 7:30 and only for those with a special Get Your PHX card.
We are also having a silent auction to benefit Free Arts of Arizona, the organization that we support every time we land in a gallery. So, please bring your auction paddle and be ready to deal!
Keep an eye on our Facebook Fan Page for updates. As you know, there are always surprises. May Get Your PHXThursday, May 19th from 5:30 to 8:30.1504 Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 Map herePlease RSVP to me via email or through Facebook so I can get an accurate count. |
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In Other Market News...
I Told Them So!
I've been saying for months that the number of foreclosures has been going down. Yet the Arizona Republic would continue to print misleadingly false news. Well, they have finally reported what is really happening.
Contradictions
Here's a hoot. Read these two articles and you will see why so many people are confused about the market right now.
More Evidence
I know that I'm a total broken record, but here is a quick point that I want to make. In the graph below you see the sales per month over the last couple months versus last year. The labels are clear. Last year with the subsides (federal tax credit) our sales per month were lower than they are today with no subsidy.
And, let's finally put that "there is a wave of foreclosures coming" rumor to rest, shall we? Check this out:
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"Redistrict Arizona" is Now Live
The Arizona Competitive Districts Coalition has launched an incredible new, free mapping tool that has already revolutionized the redistricting process in Arizona. "Redistrict Arizona" allows anybody to create, save and share mapping plans with anybody else. This will allow average citizens to engage in the redistricting process in a way never seen before. People are already working in teams and individually to build what they think are Arizona's ideal congressional and legislative districts. You can learn more at www.azredistricting.com. You can begin mapping at www.districtbuilder.azredistricting.com. The Arizona Competitive Districts Coalition has also launched a contest to see what person or team can do the best job of meeting all six of the Independent Redistricting Commission's mapping criteria. The contest opened on May 1st and will close on June 6th, with awards given on June 14th (Flag Day). Why is this important? This is crucial because it has already vastly increased the number of people involved in redistricting --which is a counter-balance to those politicians who are so good at gerrymandering districts to protect themselves. Second, it will make a statement to the Independent Redistricting Commission that we believe that we can have truly competitive districts that also protect voting rights. Learn more by watching the interview with Arizona Competitive Districts Co-chairs Ken Clark (D) and Roberta Voss (R ) on KAET's Horizon. While this mapping tool is free to the public, it is not free to build. Please support this incredible opportunity here.
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CenPho Community
Relay for Life
I'm helping my mom with the Sierra Vista Relay for Life.
Not because mother's day is coming up. Just because I'm a good son. Or maybe its all about scoring points toward that next batch of clam spagetti that my mom makes so well. I dunno. You decide.
Jane's Walk 2011 Goes to SunnySlope
I want to give a special shout out to Yuri Artibise, who has organized Jane's Walk for the past few years (and whose going away party I regretfully missed). Following the Yuri/Linda relocation to Canada, Christina Plante and Ed Lebow of Sunnyslope prominence are organizing this year's event. Jane's Walk is an event meant to get you out to explore things that would otherwise speed by at 60 miles per hour as you drive by in your car. We Are Taking Over Chase Field (and you can come along)
On November 6th, 2011 the Valley of the Sun Kiwanis, one of the oldest and most well-respected service clubs in the Phoenix Metro area will be hosting its annual fundraiser at Chase Field. 
The "Kiwanis Family Day at Chase Field" will benefit Kiwanis charities focussing on children and will provide on-the-field baseball experiences, entertainment and educational activities for the entire family. You will be able to take batting practice with your mug up on the big screen, there will be baseball clinics for children and behind the scenes tours.
Best of all, we are doing this on the 10th annivesary of the Diamondbacks' victory over the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series game. Please become a fan of the Valley of the Sun Kiwanis here on Facebook for announcements.
Arizona Begins Planning for Passenger Rail
Admittedly, this is old news. It happened in March. But it's not like we are in a hurry. The fact that the State Transportation Board passed plans for passenger rail in Arizona is step one in a 1,000-step process to do what we should have done decades ago --passenger rail between our major population centers.
Look for more recent posts on www.GetYourPHX.com.
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Final Words, Compliance and Other Legal Stuff
As always, I respect your right not to be bothered with annoying spam email. If you would like to be removed from my email list, just let me know. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Ken Clark
  
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