by bryan | Nov 5, 2011 | Calendar, Entertainment, Event Calendar, News & Information
The annual event is scheduled for today, Nov 5th at CityScape. BillingTree RockBlock CityScape 1 E. Washington St.Phoenix, AZ, 85003 PHONE: 866-977-6849 November 5, 2011 Saturday, 5:30 PM ON THE WEB: mybillingtree.com/rockblock/cityscapephoenix.com PRICE: $20 – $100 : $100 for VIP dinner, drinks and concert, $25 for general admission on day of event, $20 in advance The annual charity rock festival includes classic rock band REO Speedwagon, former Boston singer Fran Cosmo, the band Rossmore and Bill Fay whose credits include “The Hangover” movies and “Independence Day”. Doors open at 5:30 and music begins at 6 p.m. Free roundtrip Metro light rail is available the day of the event when you present proof of online ticket pre-purchase to the conductor. Presented by Phoenix-based BillingTree, The Arizona Republic, 12 News and Azcentral.com. All proceeds benefit several Valley charities via Season For...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | light rail apartments and rentals, News & Information
[Editor’s Note: LRA Real Estate Group manages properties in the light rail corridor. Light Rail Connect endorses LRA Real Estate for their smart decision. This fits in tightly with the Light Rail Connect motto: “We make it easy to live, work and play near the light rail”] Drive down the light rail corridor any day, and you will find thousands of houses and properties near the light rail. A percentage of these homes are owned by intelligent investors. And, investors are looking for aggressive management to care and keep the properties full and maintained. Call LRA Real Estate property management for fast and courteous quote to discuss your situation. 480.734.7878, or bryan@LRAphx.com • lock in the 2012 rate of $50/house management fee • move before year end • Act now • payments made to owners quickly • investor friendly • broker owns rentals and understands issues ...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | light rail corridor, light rail expansion, Mesa City, News & Information
by Art Thomason – Nov. 1, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic [Editor’s Note: The Presidential debate next to the light rail extension in Mesa at the Arts Center shows the powerful will show up. Light Rail Advisors supports free and open political debate] Mesa will host the Republican presidential debate on Nov. 30. Arizona Republican Party Chairman Tom Morrissey made the announcement Tuesday that Mesa Arts Center will be the location. The $98 million performing arts venue was a major reason that CNN, which is hosting the debate, selected Mesa, said Mesa City Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh. “When CNN toured the MAC recently they were simply blown away by all of its facilities which are well suited for handling all of their trucks and equipment,” he said. “I think it’s huge for the city to actually acquire an event like this. It’s a major news event that will have CNN headquartered here for a couple days for the debate. It’s an opportunity to showcase the city for a major national event like this.” The nationally televised debate is being sponsored by the Arizona Republican Party and will be conducted and aired live on CNN at 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 30. The arts center, which opened in 2005, is a world-class facility well-suited to host this world-class event, Morrissey said in a prepared statement. The complex is situated on a seven-acre campus and incomes more than 212,000 square feet of theaters, studios and exhibition space. “Mesa Arts Center is an ideal venue for the debate,” said Morrissey said in a release. “This state-of-the-art facility will be front and center as Arizona...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | light rail expansion, News & Information
Courtesy of SkyHarbor Airport [Editor’s Note: Phoenix Sky Train is coming along. The roof is being attached at this very moment as you read this update. LightRailConnect supports this valuable link to make the airport more accessible to everyone] One Great Asset – PHX Sky Train Car Unveiled Five. Four. Three. Two. One. From behind the curtain and out of the smoke, the first car of the PHX Sky Train™ dazzled onlookers who broke into applause and gave each other high-fives. What began as a dream 10 years ago is now a reality. Thanks to the hard work and vision of city of Phoenix leaders and innovators, the first of many PHX Sky Train cars to come has arrived in Phoenix and was met with excitement on Tuesday, August 16, during an unveiling ceremony. Aviation Director Danny Murphy called the day a special and extraordinarily exciting one for the city, the Valley and the State. “This is one of the most forward-thinking projects of our time,” Murphy remarked. “The PHX Sky Train will allow us to meet the expectations of the public as they travel through America’s Friendliest Airport®.” As a state-of-the-art customer service asset, the PHX Sky Train will run from the light rail station at 44th Street and Washington to the East Economy Parking Area to Terminal 4 in Stage 1 which will open in the first quarter of 2013. By 2015, the train will continue to Terminal 3 with a walkway to Terminal 2. “The PHX Sky Train will open on time and on budget,” Murphy said as applause erupted. Mayor Phil Gordon remarked how...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | Calendar, Event Calendar, Free Event, News & Information
[Editor’s Note: This is a FREE event on light rail. LightRailConnect.com supports Things To Do along light rail] Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter and spend the evening at the Arizona Science Center, where you can experience the exhibits at your own pace and save $14 per person in admission. Astronomer Michael Hart of the University of Arizona will talk about how lasers and telescopes give sharp views of the sky. Details: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. IMAX and planetarium are $8 each. 602-716-2000, azscience.org. Courtesy of The Arizona...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | Light Rail Business, News & Information
Holding company would allow sharing of resources by Emily Gersema – Oct. 27, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic [Editor’ Note: Light Rail Advisors supports being efficient and consolidating organizations which have similar purposes. LightRailConnect.com is pro business near light rail] Two downtown Phoenix business groups with similar missions are considering a new partnership to share resources. Martin Shultz, chairman of the Phoenix Community Alliance, wants the alliance and the tax-funded Downtown Phoenix Partnership under the umbrella of a holding company. This would enable them to share some functions, such as marketing the downtown area or staff. Shultz envisions that some city officials and business leaders would sit on the board of the holding company, which he said would be a non-profit group, similar to a holding company he visited in Denver. “If you set up a holding company, you’ll have people who will be in charge, and then you’ll have the functional organizations (the partnership and alliance) below that,” Shultz said. “We believe strongly that events production — festivals and special events — could be the focus.” Downtown Phoenix Partnership President and CEO David Roderique said the partnership has a small subcommittee studying PCA’s idea. “We’re probably four or six months away from knowing if we want to do something or not,” Roderique said. Phoenix Community Alliance officials have mentioned the idea informally in the past, but the alliance made a formal presentation this month at the partnership’s quarterly meeting. The two groups share a goal — develop downtown Phoenix into a bustling business and entertainment area — and they have many of the same members, such as officials...
by bryan | Nov 2, 2011 | Calendar, Entertainment, News & Information
Oct. 28, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic [Editor’s Note: Rockblock is one of many Things To Do on Phoenix light rail. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near light rail] Phoenix, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2011) – BillingTree Rock Block returns to Phoenix Sat., Nov. 5, 6pm, bringing a high energy lineup of REO Speedwagon, Boston’s Fran Cosmo and Rossmore. Downtown Phoenix’s Cityscape, between Jefferson and Washington Streets from 1st Avenue, east to 1st Street, takes over as the new venue for this annual charity rock festival, presented by Phoenix-based BillingTree. Plus, fans will get satisfaction knowing that 100% of ALL ticket monies (i.e., the entire $20 and $100 ticket amounts) goes directly to Season For Sharing, with BillingTree RockBlock serving as the kick-off event for this annual fund raising program. “This is the third BillingTree RockBlock and our first time as the kick-off event for Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive Season For Sharing, and at the fantastic new Cityscape venue,” said Dan Willis of Phoenix-based BillingTree’s Board of Directors. “The concert and festival atmosphere has grown each year and we couldn’t be happier to have legendary acts whose music resonates across generations. BillingTree is Phoenix based and we are fortunate we can offer an enjoyable evening and, at the same time, donate all ticket monies to create a windfall for Season For Sharing charities”. About Season For sharing. Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive. Through eight-week news, editorial, direct mail and ad campaign, readers and viewers are encouraged to donate to Season for Sharing...
by bryan | Oct 31, 2011 | Entertainment, Event Calendar
[Editor’s Note: LightRailConnect has compiled a calendar of things to do as well as events to attend that are on or near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa] Bet you are thinking there is not much exciting to see or say about Events near light rail. Knowing that a treasure trove of venues sit in the light rail corridor, we have compiled a robust calendar for everyone. Not only for snowbird looking for things to do, this calendar is for everyone. Here are just a few of the upcoming events over the next few months: Blue Man Group The Ironman Race The Nutcracker, Ballet Arizona Handel’s Messiah, Phoenix Symphony A Christmas Carol, the musical Sting, back to bass Annual Temple Christmas lights Insight Bowl, Fiesta Bowl And many more… You will discover hundreds of events either on or near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. There are enough different styles to satisfy everyone’s tastes and interests. Please check regularly at https://lightrailconnect.com/calendar for new and updated events worth attending. We will see you...
by bryan | Oct 30, 2011 | Calendar, Entertainment, Event Calendar, News & Information
Light Rail Calendar of Events now updated for November and December! [Editor’s Note: LightRailConnect.com has updated their robust Calendar of Events on or near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. We make it easy to live, work and play near the light rail] We are now moving into the festive time of year with great speed. What are the major events at major venues available near the tracks? Well, this is the place to find them! We have worked hard to compile an active list that everyone can enjoy. Please browse and pass the link along to your best friends, and bookmark the link. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near the light rail. ...
by bryan | Oct 28, 2011 | Entertainment, News & Information
So, who do you think this person is? Any guesses? She may show up on Mill Ave near the light rail tracks in Tempe in a couple of days for the Halloween festivities… Trivia items you will never know: makeup takes 2 1/2 hours to apply makeup takes 2 hours to remove I am not related to Clark Kent my mask cannot be peeled off Mill Avenue is located near the light rail tracks in Tempe, AZ. You will discover fine dining, shops, and new friends on Mill Ave especially on the weekends. LightRailConnect.com makes it easy to live, work and play near the...
