There's a new player in the Downtown coffee game and its name is Cartel Coffee Lab. Click here for more info.

I'll be spending my last hours on Wednesday night fighting with the rest of the mall rats and pulling my hair out over finding the perfect last minute gift. Needless to say, that leaves no time for cooking or entertaining so I'm letting someone else do it for me this year. If you're in the same boat, relax and spend your Christmas Day, December 25th this way. Click here for more info.

Well kids, we've all been to First Friday, but have you checked out Third Friday? Click here for more info.

The DREAMR awards honor those individuals and organizations whose vision and energy best exemplify the spirit of renewal in Downtown Phoenix. Nominations are currently being accepted for DREAMR as well as the 2009 Best of Downtown Phoenix Awards. Click here for more info.

Phoenix is continuing to emerge as a great 21st Century city. All great cities have a great zoo and Phoenix has a zoo that proudly represents the status of the city, and it's getting even better. Click here for more info.

With the holidays nearly upon us, money is getting even tighter. Here are some recommendations for gifts you can pick up Downtown for just a little cash. Click here for more info.

The Ro Ho En Japanese Friendship Garden is an under-funded, under-appreciated, and marvelous destination in the heart of our downtown. Click here for more info.

As if the Zombie Walk isn’t enough, now there’s two great events to look forward to after Halloween. For those of you who may have missed them last year, this is your chance to sample some great beers and express your inner creative urge and parade through the streets of Downtown Phoenix. Click here for more info.

Locally, there appears to be a latent demand for Suns news, as if fans were eagerly awaiting critical news regarding their locker room configurations. Me? I’m more hopeful to catch a glimpse of that spark…that desire to win given the odds… Click here for more info.

As the 2009 Phoenix Mercury season begins, hopes are high that the team will return to championship status—and a 8-4 start is a good way to get the ball rolling. The bond and sisterhood they have makes them successful on and off the court, leaving their destiny in arm's reach. Click here for more info.