Dining

 Wes Gordon

In the 1920’s, 78 percent of clothing was made in the New York Garment District. Today, that number has dropped to just three percent.  To showcase a revival in United States manufacturing, the Phoenix Art Museum is featuring about 30 ensembles from established and up-and-coming designers in its newest exhibit.

During World War II, the Nazis closed off Paris manufacturing districts to the rest of the world. New York took the initiative to become a hub for American-made garments with the formation of the International Ladies Garment...

While fall is usually a time for changing colors and beautiful scenery outdoors, there is some beauty happening indoors too. Museums and venues around the Valley have prepped for fall by bringing you everything from arts festivals to fashion exhibits to Spanish markets and much more. Come see for yourself what arts events are going on each month until the end of the year.

September

As spring brings new life to the Valley, museums are also opening new exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Discover rock ‘n’ roll, intricate jewelry and extreme science, just to name a few. Here is a roundup of nine amazing museum exhibits that you don’t want to miss.

The SHOPS at Gainey Village continues its new, annual concert series called Sips and Sounds featuring live music, drinks and food every first Thursday of the month through March.  Guests are invited to relax under the stars and listen to live music while feasting on food from many of the shopping center’s famed restaurants including Village Tavern, Paradise Bakery, Downside Risk, and Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery, among others.