Finish Ticket Hits Performance Out of the Park at Innings Fest

After a break from the stage, Finish Ticket performed one of their first shows of 2024 at Tempe’s annual Innings Festival on Feb. 23. 

Feathers and Festivities: The Chandler Ostrich Festival Returns for Two Weekends of Fun

The Ostrich Festival returned this year to Chandler, Ariz., for two weekends of entertainment and activities to celebrate the unusual history of the city’s creation. 

A Recap of Innings Festival 2024

As another spring training season starts here in Arizona, Innings Festival once again returned to Tempe Beach Park for another weekend of entertainment for music and baseball lovers alike. 

Noah Kahan Captivates Crowd of Young Listeners in Tempe

Noah Kahan’s relatable music, jokes about divorce and serious discussion of therapy brought together thousands of primarily young fans to his concert at Extra Innings Fest for an emotional and energetic performance.

Truth is Tricky: A Review of The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd

Long known as a classic Arizona tale, the story of Winnie Ruth Judd is being spotlighted once again, this time as she steps onto the stage.

Tony James: Clothes Designed to Mirror Religion with Throne of Grace Clothing

Tony James is the Phoenix Fashion Week Designer of the Year. The award is presented to designers who are creating industry-defining wearables.

“Innovating casual wear for the everyday person,” Own Freedom debuts at a Phoenix Fashion Week emerging designer event

Phoenix local and architectural designer, Atllas Hopkins is on a mission to install architectural design into casual streetwear through the comfortable utilitarian clothing of his new brand ‘Own Freedom.’

An Early 2024 First Round NFL Mock Draft

Now that the 2023 NFL season has officially wrapped up, each team’s draft position has been solidified, with the exception of any future trades. As the NFL Scouting Combine approaches with free agency following closely behind, it’s still too early for any certainty in a prediction, but projecting future possibilities always makes things more interesting.

ASU DJ takes over Old Town

Within just shy of a year, Olivia Pantangco was able to make her way into the big leagues. 

“Embrace Your Edge”: Emerging designer of motorcycle-inspired brand “GARB.” takes home a win from Phoenix Fashion

Phoenix may have found its best emerging designer.

City of Tempe Council evaluates preschool program's effectiveness and its longer-term effect on lower-income communities

Based on the findings of the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, the city council will move forward with revising and developing the program to help support all aspects of the Tempe community and uplift low-income families. 

Affordable Housing is in Reach for Tempe Residents

City lawmakers are closer to finalizing part of the 2024 election ballot that could increase Tempe’s affordable housing budget and raise taxes for property owners.

Macklemore, Hozier speak about Israel-Gaza conflicts during Innings Festival: "The message is love"

Macklemore and Hozier spoke up about conflicts in Israel and Gaza during Innings Festival 2024.

The Devil Dynamic Podcast

Ohio State Surges Late, Bullpen Issues Linger for ASU

PHOENIX - After falling to Ohio State on Thursday, Friday’s matchup saw a rejuvenated ASU lineup led by the offense excellency fans were accustomed to. On the other side of the ball, Thomas Burns would tally another solid performance on the bump and the bullpen would showcase quality innings of work, a hopeful indication that the bullpen troubles late in games may have just been arms shaking off the rust . With the series split at one apiece, both sides would be hungry for the win in Saturday’s afternoon contest. 

Fueled by New Focus, ASU Rebounds vs. Ohio State

PHOENIX - Ohio State, despite poor offensive production entering the series, shook ASU to their core in the series opener Thursday night 11-4. What had many people confused was the absence of Arizona State’s potent bats that they had seen last weekend. The only player to collect more than one hit was Steven Ondina in the nine hole. If ASU wanted to bounce back in Game 2, they would need to assert their dominance at the dish.

Bats Go Cold In Series Opener Against Ohio State

PHOENIX - Ben Jacobs has been the bright spot in ASU’s bullpen so far. In his four and a third innings of work, Jacobs has posted a 2.08 ERA with seven strikeouts and just one walk. He’s accumulated much success with his fastball, so much so that on Thursday night Willie Bloomquist would tab the young arm with the start versus Ohio State.

Hidden Gems: Cody Schrader

Another month, another installment of NFL Draft prospects flying under the radar. This time, we will focus on the ground game and number 182 on Pro Football Focus’ big board. Introducing Missouri running back, Cody Schrader.

With Scoring Higher Than Ever, NBA Offense is Being Solved

Statistics in this article were compiled from basketballreference.com, teamrankings.com, and inpredictable.com. 

What to wear to Innings Festival 2024

Tempe’s annual Innings Festival is this weekend, but it’s not too late to plan the perfect outfit.