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The Super NYE Experience is an annual event that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the New Year in style. Our goal is to create a memorable experience that leaves our guests feeling inspired and uplifted. It’s the 2023 Super NYE Experience Dec. 31, 2023...

Cactus X Culture presents Melanin Mixer September 296-9 PM AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Biltmore2811 East Camelback RoadPhoenix, AZ 85016 Event Cost/Ticket Price:$45 There will be drinks, food, and music by DJ Tony Tone. We will curate the event to facilitate conversation through...

The Church of Christ at the Vineyard is celebrating 34 years of service to the South Phoenix community on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. The annual anniversary concert will include local choral groups and guest praise teams from Carson, CA. The anniversary program...

Amos Lee with special guest Mutlu Oct 1, 2023Starts at 7 PM Chandler Center for the Arts250 NORTH ARIZONA AVENUECHANDLER, AZ 85225-4567 With one foot in the real world and the other in a charmed dimension of his own making, singer-songwriter Amos Lee creates a rare kind of music...

Award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker announces his first major tour in North America since 2011. Produced by Live Nation, the historic 30-city fall 2023 run – The Legend Tour 2023 – comes to Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on October 5! Show starts at 8...

blINc Agency & KSJ Consulting Inc present “CED TALK” An Intimate Evening w/ Cedric The Entertainer October 6 (updated)6-10pm X Club – Downtown Phoenix200 WEST MONROE STREETPHOENIX, AZ 85003 Event Cost/Ticket Price:General Admission Tix: $60.00VIP PKG TIX:...

The Inaugural Smoke ‘N The Desert – Phoenix Cigar Week October 6-8, 2023 Mark your calendars for October 6-8, as Phoenix hosts its inaugural Cigar Weekend. Gather at various locations in the Valley of the Sun for a celebration of cigars, friendship, and camaraderie,...

The Black Rodeo USA Association and The Arizona Informant newspaper hosted an exciting weekend of bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undecorating and barrel racing on September 1-2 at WestWorld of Scottsdale! The atmosphere was electric at the Arizona Black...

Special Feature for phxsoul.com R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James is coming to the Valley on October 12 to perform songs from her extensive and impressive catalogue of music, as well as songs from a brand-new album to be released the same month. Nine solo albums...

Vessels of Possibilities, Inc. presents B.R.A.C.E.D. 2 Fight Cancer Event – Building, Readiness, Awareness & Community for Early Detection October 14 at 10:00 AM South Mountain Community CollegeStudent Union Building7050 S. 24th StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85040 Vessels of...

When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney Oct 15, 2023Starts at 3 PM Chandler Center for the Arts250 NORTH ARIZONA AVENUECHANDLER, AZ 85225-4567 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of jazz music that celebrates 100 years of Disney. When You Wish Upon a...

Deon Cole’s “My New Normal Tour” will make a stop at Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre on Saturday, November 4! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 11 at 10 AM (local time)! The Chicago native is best known for his various TV roles on...

Wizkid has announced rescheduled dates for his “More Love, Less Ego” tour after it was postponed back in March. Wizkid will be performing LIVE at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on November 22! Show starts at 7:30 PM! THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED:...

On March 14, 2023, HISTORY was made in the City of Phoenix during Women’s HERstory Month! Kesha Hodge Washington became the first African American City Councilwoman in Phoenix after receiving 56 percent of the vote in the District 8 Runoff Election. As of March 17, the...

Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When artist Ashli St. Armant created North: The Musical it was in response to her sons lacking knowledge about the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, the topic was included in discussions at school during Black History Month....

The Rhythm of the Valley Lands the Voice of the Valley Submitted by Desert Valley Media Group Legendary radio personality Super Snake joins Desert Valley Media Group’s all new HOT 97.5 & 103.9 starting Monday, October 10 every weeknight at 7PM. Super Snake has been a staple...

KRDP Radio Phoenix™ is the public radio program unit of Desert Soul Media, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, which provides trauma-informed multimedia literacy and technical training programs. Starting in summer 2022, Radio Phoenix Jazz, to be broadcast on KRDP 90.7 FM...

Inspired by true events. When the remains of an enslaved songstress are discovered in the wall of a Louisiana mansion, her last living relative returns to the plantation home to identify the body, detailing to reporters the accounts that led to the servant’s fate. Click...

In an effort to raise awareness about the many contributions that Black inventors, scientists, activists, athletes, artists and musicians have made throughout the world, Gizette Knight, founded the Black History Mural project in Phoenix in February 2021. This year in 2022, Knight...

Jean and Marcus Baylor aim to create an uplifting concert experience Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When first meeting Jean and Marcus Baylor, the husband-wife duo of The Baylor Project, you are struck by their easy, comfortable demeanor. They finish each...

If you’re looking for an intimate lounge with great vibes and some of the best libations in the Valley of the Sun, look no further than The Boom Boom Room in Phoenix! The Boom Boom Room is Black-owned! The Boom Boom Room is located at 1544 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix and is...

“Rehearsals are like putting on a bunch of coats,” said Black Theatre Troupe actor Kwane Vedrene in a recent phone conversation. “You are putting coats on because you are too cold, layering them on, then you get too hot, so you take some off. Hopefully by the time of the first...

The story of the missing Arizona man Daniel Robinson has touched the hearts of many people around the world. Recently, PhxSoul.com talked with David Robinson II, Daniel’s father, about his son’s mysterious disappearance. “As a father, I have the duty to find out...

The former pastor’s kid has found success on Broadway, the R&B charts, and beyond Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mykal Kilgore has always had music in his life. As a pastor’s kid, singing was a part of who he was, and then, later, there was...

Soulful sax man Jermaine Lockhart recently sat down with PhxSoul.com multimedia journalist Jonathan Tease to discuss his highly successful, international jazz music career! Lockhart performed LIVE with singer/songwriter Kim Weston at The Nash in Phoenix on July 23. The night...

World Vibe Radio One (WVRO) is a professional Internet-based radio station created by Gerald Anthony Kelly. Originally launched in Chicago, Illinois on June 1st, 2005, World Vibe Radio One moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area in September of 2010 hoping to bring a new form of soul...

Watch Video Interview with City Councilman-Elect OD Harris The City of Chandler made history in early August 2020 when residents elected a Black man and woman to fill two of the three open City Council seats. With nearly 25,000 votes, Christine Ellis became the first Black woman...

CNBC Make It Also Features PhxSoul.com in Follow-Up Article PhxSoul.com is absolutely honored to be recognized by The Arizona Informant and Roc Nation as a Recommended Black-Owned Business! See the ad below from the July 1, 2020 issue of The Arizona Informant newspaper. CNBC Make...

PhxSoul.com really enjoyed having the opportunity to speak on the panel for @arizonasfamily’s #CriticalConversations Town Hall on June 16. The Town Hall hosted by Arizona’s Family provided many local politicians, officials and people with the opportunity to...

It’s been more than a week after the shooting death of 28-year-old Dion Johnson by an Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper on a highway in Phoenix and the community is left with more questions than answers. Just to recap (based on law enforcement statements) what...

The anger and frustration in America over racism, police brutality, injustice and unfair politics has reached a boiling point. The murder of a Black man, George Floyd, by four Minnesota police officers on May 25 tipped off a wave of protests in American cities and towns. The...

Submitted by Serah Blain, Spectrum Experience Four years ago, when Arizona’s only Black legislator, State Senator Leah Landrum Taylor, announced she was leaving the legislature, the Arizona Republic lamented: “Arizona could be one of only a handful of states with no Black state...

PhxSoul.com has created an Online Business Directory that showcases Black-owned companies, organizations, restaurants, and churches located in the state of Arizona. Our goal is to increase awareness among Arizona residents (and visitors to the Grand Canyon State) about...

The Valentine’s Super Love Jam is returning to the Footprint Center on Sunday, February 18, 2024! Don’t miss The Isley Brothers, Next, All-4-One, Atlantic Starr, GQ, Peaches and Herb, and The Delfonics. What a night it will be with so many stars! Tickets will go on sale Friday,...

Poetic Soul Phoenix Returning to Club Dwntwn on September 13, 2023! Every Wednesday NightDoors open at 7 PM Location:Club Dwntwn (as of 8/23/23)702 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004 Join Poetic Soul EVERY Wednesday night! Alcohol is served herein. Must be 21+ w/ Proper...

Black Theatre Troupe presents: Steal Away Show dates: Sept. 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and Oct. 1 Helen K Mason Performing Arts Center1333 East Washington St, Phoenix, AZ Event Cost/Ticket Price:$89, $129, $159 for various flex passes A Folktale, set in Chicago during...

As you know, “Soul Food,” is our staple! Neckbones, chitlins, catfish, pickled pig feet, fried chicken, etc. have fed generations of Black people. You may (or may not) be surprised to know that the Valley of the Sun has done an admirable job of continuing the...

Get Ready for ‘The Wiz,’ ‘MJ,’ ‘Tina,’ Hamilton,’ ‘The Temptations’ and more! ASU Gammage has unveiled its 2023–24 Desert Financial Broadway Across America Arizona season, which includes six Tempe premieres, a pre-Broadway...

Due to popular demand, Mike Epps is performing a third comedy special on Saturday, Sept. 30 in The Showroom! This show will feature all-new never before seen material. You must be 18+ years of age to attend the shows. The September 29 shows are SOLD OUT! Buy your tickets for the...

Acting and comedy legend Eddie Griffin will be performing LIVE at Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre on September 29! Show starts at 8 PM. Griffin, who shot to fame with memorable film and TV roles such as Undercover Brother Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, John Q, Scary Movie 3, A...