The event will be returning to Steele Indian School Park again this year. The event will start at 6 p.m. with the fireworks set to go off about 9:20.
We work hard each year to find new ways to minimize the impact the event has on surrounding neighborhoods. We have a few new options for 2009 that we wanted to share with you.
First, we’re working closely with Metro Light Rail to coordinate rail coverage on event day. Light Rail officials have indicated that they’ll be adding cars and increasing stop frequency during the event. With these modifications, Light Rail should be able to carry more than three times the number of people per hour than our bus shuttles have in years past. This will help to spread parking out over the entire rail line, reducing the number of cars on neighboring streets.
Police traffic control units also will be looking to close some streets later in the day than in previous years. Though we still haven’t finalized these plans, we hope it means less time in which traffic is restricted on streets around the park.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be mailing out notification cards with details on street restrictions related to the event. Please feel free to call in the meantime if you have any questions.
Source: City of Phoenix
David Urbinato, APR
Public Information Officer
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
Office: (602) 262-4994
Cell: (602) 350-1506
Visit us online at phoenix.gov/parks
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Central singers earned two gold ratings at the Forum Music Festival
Central singers earned two gold ratings at the Forum Music Festival at Fullerton, Calif. March 20. Both Concert Choir and A Cappella Anonymous earned the festival’s highest rating following their performances. A rating of gold signifies that the judges believe that the performance should be rated in the top 10% of all choirs. In addition to the gold, the Men's Section for Concert Choir received the Outstanding Musicianship Award and Erika Lopez received the outstanding soloist award for her performance with A Cappella Anonymous. The concert choir was accompanied by school piano teacher, David Schmitz.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Grammy Foundation
Central and Maryvale music students got a first-hand insight into the music industry from professionals at a Career Day, March 25, brought to Phoenix by the GRAMMY Foundation.
Students heard from panelists Larry Batiste, a producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher instrumentalist and arranger, Manny Marroquin, an engineer and four-time GRAMMY winner. Batiste has written and published over 300 songs and has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dweezil Zappa, Keyshia Cole and Al Jarreau. Marroquin has worked with Usher, Alicia Keyes; Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and John Legend. About 80 students from Central, and over 100 at Maryvale asked questions about the recording industry, technology, performing and producing. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities.
Central and Maryvale were two of 31 national finalists for a GRAMMY Foundation
grant.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Students heard from panelists Larry Batiste, a producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher instrumentalist and arranger, Manny Marroquin, an engineer and four-time GRAMMY winner. Batiste has written and published over 300 songs and has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dweezil Zappa, Keyshia Cole and Al Jarreau. Marroquin has worked with Usher, Alicia Keyes; Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and John Legend. About 80 students from Central, and over 100 at Maryvale asked questions about the recording industry, technology, performing and producing. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities.
Central and Maryvale were two of 31 national finalists for a GRAMMY Foundation
grant.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Central Host GRAMMY Career Day
Location: Central High School Band Room
Central and Maryvale music students will get first-hand insight into the music industry from professionals at a Career Day, brought to Phoenix by the GRAMMY Foundation in conjunction with the Ford Motor Company Fund. Students will hear from panelists, and ask questions about the recording industry, technology, performing and producing. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities. Central and Maryvale were two of 31 national finalists for a GRAMMY Foundation grant.
Music professionals, 80 Central students, 100-150 Maryvale students, music teachers. Among the panelists are Larry Batiste, a producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher instrumentalist and arranger, and Manny Marroquin, an enginner and four-time GRAMMY winner. Batiste has written and published over 300 songs and has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Joe Satriani, Dweezil Zappa, Keyshia Cole and Al Jarreau. Marroquin has worked with Usher, Alicia Keyes; Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and John Legend.
Alternate location:
Maryvale High School Auditorium,
3415 N. 59th Ave.
12:30 -2 p.m.
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Dr. Gerald Petersen, PUHSD Arts Curriculum Supervisor (602) 764-1318
Central and Maryvale music students will get first-hand insight into the music industry from professionals at a Career Day, brought to Phoenix by the GRAMMY Foundation in conjunction with the Ford Motor Company Fund. Students will hear from panelists, and ask questions about the recording industry, technology, performing and producing. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities. Central and Maryvale were two of 31 national finalists for a GRAMMY Foundation grant.
Music professionals, 80 Central students, 100-150 Maryvale students, music teachers. Among the panelists are Larry Batiste, a producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher instrumentalist and arranger, and Manny Marroquin, an enginner and four-time GRAMMY winner. Batiste has written and published over 300 songs and has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Joe Satriani, Dweezil Zappa, Keyshia Cole and Al Jarreau. Marroquin has worked with Usher, Alicia Keyes; Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and John Legend.
Alternate location:
Maryvale High School Auditorium,
3415 N. 59th Ave.
12:30 -2 p.m.
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Dr. Gerald Petersen, PUHSD Arts Curriculum Supervisor (602) 764-1318
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Phoenix Sister Cities Young Artists Competition
Phoenix Sister Cities invites residents of Phoenix ages 13 through 18 to enter the 2007 International Young Artists Competition. The purpose of the International Young Artists Competition is to encourage youth to interpret the following international theme in their original artwork.
Deadline February 13, 2009
The theme for 2008 is:
• All submissions will be displayed during the month of March and awards will be given out at an awards ceremony. After being exhibited in Phoenix, the winning artwork will be entered into the Sister Cities International Young Artist
Competition where they are eligible to win more prizes.
MEDIUM & SPECIFICATIONS
• Only two-dimensional artwork, no larger than 24” x 30” (60 cm x 75 cm), is accepted.
• Watercolor, oils, pastels, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, computer generated art, and two dimensional mixed media, are all acceptable media.
• Do not submit framed artwork.
• Entries must be mounted on foam core or matted, so they are firm enough to stand on an easel.
• For more details—visit our website.
www.phoenixsistercities.org
Source: City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department
Deadline February 13, 2009
The theme for 2008 is:
• All submissions will be displayed during the month of March and awards will be given out at an awards ceremony. After being exhibited in Phoenix, the winning artwork will be entered into the Sister Cities International Young Artist
Competition where they are eligible to win more prizes.
MEDIUM & SPECIFICATIONS
• Only two-dimensional artwork, no larger than 24” x 30” (60 cm x 75 cm), is accepted.
• Watercolor, oils, pastels, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, computer generated art, and two dimensional mixed media, are all acceptable media.
• Do not submit framed artwork.
• Entries must be mounted on foam core or matted, so they are firm enough to stand on an easel.
• For more details—visit our website.
www.phoenixsistercities.org
Source: City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department
Friday, October 24, 2008
BEN'S HALLOWEEN BASH
The Clarendon Hotel, Lobby Bar, Rooftop Lounge, and Pool Area
For FREE admission for up to four people - that's up to a $100 value, send an email to BenBethel@GoClarendon.com before noon on Monday 10/27 to be placed on the VIP list. You can forward this email for FREE admission to as many friends as you want, but after noon on Monday tickets must be purchased. Tell them you read about it on the Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association's Entertainment Blog.
For those of you who don't know, Ben's Halloween party is notorious for being one of the best parties of the year in Phoenix. We will be featuring live DJs, passed hors d'oeuvres, Tricks and Treats, classic horror films projected on the building, live entertainment, and a poolside costume contest at 11pm on The Clarendon's famous catwalk! Grand Prize is a FREE weekend at The Clarendon for everyone in the winning group, and great prizes for runners up. $10 of all paid cover charges will go directly to the Arizona Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - www.azsisters.org - and will benefit the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS.
Email Halloween@GoClarendon.com for tickets, $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door.
Source: The Clarendon Hotel, 401 W. Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
How did you enjoy previous Bashes?
How did you enjoy this year's Bash?
For FREE admission for up to four people - that's up to a $100 value, send an email to BenBethel@GoClarendon.com before noon on Monday 10/27 to be placed on the VIP list. You can forward this email for FREE admission to as many friends as you want, but after noon on Monday tickets must be purchased. Tell them you read about it on the Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association's Entertainment Blog.
For those of you who don't know, Ben's Halloween party is notorious for being one of the best parties of the year in Phoenix. We will be featuring live DJs, passed hors d'oeuvres, Tricks and Treats, classic horror films projected on the building, live entertainment, and a poolside costume contest at 11pm on The Clarendon's famous catwalk! Grand Prize is a FREE weekend at The Clarendon for everyone in the winning group, and great prizes for runners up. $10 of all paid cover charges will go directly to the Arizona Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - www.azsisters.org - and will benefit the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS.
Email Halloween@GoClarendon.com for tickets, $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door.
Source: The Clarendon Hotel, 401 W. Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
How did you enjoy previous Bashes?
How did you enjoy this year's Bash?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hidden House Cocktail Lounge
The Hidden House is neither hidden nor house, and looks more like a renovated strip mall. It comes complete with multiple big screen TVs that blare whatever ‘big game’ is happening that night. The Hidden House is not big on looks, but customers are too busy playing pool or rocking out to their jukebox to notice.
With sports in the air, the Hidden House crowd would be at home in any Midwestern basement bar or Big 10 college town. With more bar seating than booths, divers will rub elbows with students, dads and cougars while enjoying the all-day happy hours. If you stay till evening and become numb enough, you can head next door to the side of the Hidden House where DJs spin dance tunes and host karaoke.
Type (genre): Afterwork / Happy Hour, Billiards / Gaming, Lounge, Neighborhood, Sports Bar
Music: World Music
607 W Osborn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(P) 602-266-1763
Source: Club Planet
Give us feedback on your visit.
With sports in the air, the Hidden House crowd would be at home in any Midwestern basement bar or Big 10 college town. With more bar seating than booths, divers will rub elbows with students, dads and cougars while enjoying the all-day happy hours. If you stay till evening and become numb enough, you can head next door to the side of the Hidden House where DJs spin dance tunes and host karaoke.
Type (genre): Afterwork / Happy Hour, Billiards / Gaming, Lounge, Neighborhood, Sports Bar
Music: World Music
607 W Osborn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(P) 602-266-1763
Source: Club Planet
Give us feedback on your visit.
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