Urban Affair September 26, 2008

Celebrate the downtown Phoenix lifestyle during Urban Affair, the Valley’s premier urban living event, Friday, September 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. Phoenix Art Museum hosts a cocktail reception that will be highlighted by several local, live arts performances. Guests will experience a spirited atmosphere that will serve as a kick-off to the arts season.

The schedule includes:

Live Performing Arts – by local artists and representatives of performing arts organizations including Arizona Opera, Phoenix Symphony, and Scorpius Dance Theatre

Culinary Arts – iconic downtown restaurants and chefs serving a “progressive tasting menu” throughout the evening, including Cibo, Art of Soup, the Market Chef, Urban Cookies and more!

Visual Arts – professional and amateur photographers and filmmakers will document daytime scenes and nightlife

“Urban Affair reflects the growing amount of activity and energy in downtown Phoenix and so this year’s event will be even bigger and better. Because we have more people living downtown and more arts and cultural options in our urban core than ever before.”
City of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon

“Phoenix has a huge opportunity to capitalize on the terrific Arts Organizations that are established within close proximity here in the downtown area. Not all cities are so lucky. Phoenix Art Musem has been a downtown amenity for 49 years, and we are joined by several other great museums and performing arts institutions. We are extremely pleased to host this multi-faceted event and support the overall endeavors of Urban Affair.”
James Ballinger, The Sybil Harrington Director, Phoenix Art Museum

Urban Affair is supported by Phoenix Art Museum, City of Phoenix, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Media Publishers Group, Holy Click! Web Design, Creative Backstage, Local First Arizona, Yelp.com, SoDo Phoenix Business & Civic Association, No Festival Required, RadiatePhx, Make Phoenix Weird, and the Downtown Phoenix Public Market.

Tickets and Information
Tickets are available online at urbanaffairaz.com through Showup.com.
• Date: Friday, September 26, 2008
• Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
• Schedule: performances will be programmed throughout the evening
• Tickets: $30, $75 VIP (VIP includes host bar and access to the Champagne & Dessert Gallery)
• Discounts available for PAM members. Please quote your membership ID.

A portion of the event proceeds, promotion and energy will benefit the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, where community revitalization, economic development and a showcase for local, small-scale agriculture and local artists and crafters intersect in the heart of the city.

For more information, contact 602-252-2642, [email protected] or visit urbanaffairaz.com