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Fifty years ago, Rhonda Showman stepped foot behind the bar, pouring the first drink of a decades-long bartending career in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. What began in 1975 at the historic Adams Hotel, now the Renaissance, has become a remarkable legacy that mirrors the city’s own evolution.

There is a brewing revolution taking place in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Megan Greenwood opened Greenwood Brewing in 2020, but her story didn’t start there. From operating out of her garage to establishing an impressive indoor-outdoor space Downtown, Megan is on a mission to champion women in an industry typically dominated by men.

Upward and Onward is a groundbreaking initiative in Downtown Phoenix that aims to increase employment opportunities for graduating high school seniors with disabilities throughout the Phoenix Union High School District.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar's Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails and Eden Rooftop Bar unveil exciting updates with new Executive Chef Gilbert Laurie. Expect innovative menus, vibrant dining experiences, and local flavors!

Lighten Up Laser offers personalized laser and skin care services in Downtown Phoenix, led by Hettie Rich. With a focus on self-care, her nonprofit Rewritten Life provides tattoo removal to help rewrite life stories.