Roller skating resurgence sparks interest in new and old roller rinks in Arizona

PHOENIX – TikTok and the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a nostalgic revival for roller skating, with the new downtown Phoenix Zoni Girls skating space popping up in recent months.

Ashley Madison, an employee at Zoni Girls in Phoenix cleans the inside of skates with disinfectant spray during a break from checking in new skaters on Nov. 16, 2024. (Photo by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News)

Phoenix Suns, NBA amplify Hispanic culture in Dia de los Muertos celebration and Mexico City Game 2024

PHOENIX – Despite a small number of players of Hispanic heritage, the Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams have long had a strong following among Hispanic fans. Now the team and league are reaching out to those fans through theme nights that reflect Hispanic culture.

Catrina dancers before the Miami Heat-Washington Wizards game in Mexico City

Act One helps Title I students connect to the arts with string quartet at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix

PHOENIX – Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the arts, a sector that is severely lacking on their campuses. The organization kicked off its season with a school trip to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday.