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| - Canvas was originally Phoenix's first strip mall, and my, what a legacy it has left upon the Valley.
Luckily, it has now turned into a First Friday destination as an art space and a small concert venue.
Well, according to the Arizona Republic in an article dated 1/31/08:
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"While the northeast corner of Third and Roosevelt Streets has previously been an open area where local artists and musicians have performed for First Friday, last December was the first time in recent years organized entertainment has taken place at the venue. Construction on the land, which covers 90,000 square feet, began in October. Within six months, CANVAS will become a nightclub, a 24-hour newsstand, a grocery, an art gallery and home to three restaurants and a miniature skate park."
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Seriously? This is one of the most visible spots in downtown and just about the most prime spot for a min-entertainment district. THIS kind of grass-roots activity is why Roosevelt Row will absolutely demolish the completely manufactured 'Jackson Street Entertainment District' proposed for later this decade.
So, by June-ish, there will be:
~ A bar/nightclub
~ 3 restaurants (I hear that one of them will be a sushi place)
~ A 24 hour newsstand (unheard of for DT, that something will be open 24 hrs)
~ A grocery (another much-needed commodity)
~ A mini skatepark (bringing the 'urban' element to RR)
They already hold concerts here, and withing the next few months they will hold one with 15 bands.
I can't wait to review this place once its fully developed. In the meantime, I'm giving it 5 stars for the proposal.
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