Comedian Steve Rannazzisi, the third anniversary of Get Your PHX, a grad school dropout composer, a trio of visual artists and Macbeth make our list of things to do in downtown Phoenix this weekend.
ASURITE, the primary login for ASU online services, was shut down Wednesday evening after an unknown person downloaded an encrypted file containing the user names and passwords. (via ASURITE system shut down to protect personal information)
The City of Phoenix celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory with an awards program and breakfast recognizing community leaders who work to make Phoenix a better place, including two locals affiliated with ASU. (via City of Phoenix honors community leaders at Martin Luther King Jr. awards breakfast)
Prominent members of the local art community gathered Wednesday for The Art in the Valley: Next Gen lecture at the Phoenix Art Museum, discussing a wide range of art-related issues, including politics, community building and the media.
This semester Sharon Bernstein will join the Cronkite School as the third Donald W. Reynolds Visiting Professor in Business Journalism. (via Former LA Times business editor, reporter joins Cronkite School as Reynolds Visiting Professor)
Local bar and restaurant Hanny’s hosted a book release and signing party Saturday for “Downtown Phoenix,” a book that tells city’s history through archival photographs. (via Hanny’s hosts book signing for ‘Downtown Phoenix,’ a history told through photos)
Consulting firm supports local artists by showcasing work
Kory Kapfer, owner of Kitchen Sink Studios, a local creative consulting firm. The studio hosts artists from around the city every First Friday to support the art scene in Phoenix.
About 250 people participated Sunday in Phoenix’s local version of the international No Pants Subway Ride, crowding onto the light rail clad in a wide array of outfits with one common theme — no pants.
