36 Hours in Phoenix New York Times Article featuring Conspire!

This is the section of the article that features Conspire, follow the link to the New York Times website to see the full writeup and read about all the other wonderful Phoenix businesses that were mentioned.

5) REBORN BUNGALOWS

You won't confuse it with SoHo, but some marketers are trying to brand the burgeoning cultural scene in central Phoenix as, um, CenPho. A cluster of galleries, boutiques and restaurants have opened in rehabilitated bungalows along once-forlorn Roosevelt Street, where you'll find exquisitely torn clothing and artwork by the up-and-coming — or came-and-went. Start at Made Art Boutique (922 North Fifth Street, 602-256-6233; www.madephx.com), an eclectic boutique that carries vintage magazines, ceramics and jewelry. Farther up the street is Conspire (901 North Fifth Street, 602-237-5446; www.conspirephoenix.com), featuring the works of local clothing designers and artists and a coffee bar to boot.

We don't even know how to begin to thank everyone who came to our One Year Anniversary Block Party. Please know that each and every one of you who came out to support Conspire and the culture of community and art that we strive towards for the downtown and all around the valley, you are appreciated.
To the hundreds of Phoenicians that came out to support we thank you.
To the dozens of musicians, bands, and DJ's that performed for all we thank you.
The the delightful dancers, fire eaters, comedians, jugglers, poets, skaters, live painters, and street performers who wowed and entertained, we thank you.
To the models, designers, stage builders, light providers and sound peeps we thank you.
To our ever willing and very talented photographer Star De Luna we thank you.
To the fire house and the lost leaf for housing the after party and the after after partys when the time came to move the party inside we thank you.
To Hoodride, RTist Studio, Dig, and Made for participating and helping us to celebrate our birthday, Thank you.
To all the artists who set up art, made art, provided kids art, showed art and shared art Thank you.
Once again the people of Phoenix proves that we are a viable city with culture and community. We our honored to be part of you lives. Thank You everyone. Cheers, to next years party and all the parties and events between now and then that we have to share!!

Many photos to come and if you have any from the night please share with us.

Conspire Phoenix
Fashion, Art, Coffee, Community, Crafts, Books
901 N 5th St 602 237 5446

in addition to what is booked already we have lined up more acts and projects. Absurd Skateboarding is bringing skate props. House of Flying Paint is setting up artwalls and painting live. We are pulling together a free store if you want to give or take anything. A unicycle juggler and fire performer are showing up. A hookah lounge is taking place, as well as a thieves market sponsored by Tumbleweeds. Shaikh will be hosting the fashion show. Garage a Go Go is happening the same night featuring the Oh-Nos and the Leatherboys at the Lost Leaf.

Come on down and live it up. If you want to help, bring a couch.

thanks and peace.

Conspire Phoenix is hosting a BLOCK PARTY in honor of our One Year Anniversary!!!
come enjoy a day of Art, Music, and Performance and participate in this cultural explosion!

November 15, 2008
4pm to 2am
5th St between Garfield and Roosevelt
free and all ages

Fashion Show featuring Smock You, Arte Puro, Dolled Up, Sticker Club Girl, Lola & Lola, Make Shift Apparel, Mystic Fibers and more

Sultry Burlesque by La Liberata

Hillarious Comedy by Mail Order Brides

Live music by Sonorous, Drunken Immortals, Living Humans Being, Hooves, D. S. Yancy, Wizards of Time

Dee Jays include DJentrification, Echo, Beatnik, Dana, Issa, Moshaone, Rojahdat, Jon Dread

Art Market featuring hand made goods by local artisans

Bike Ride Adventures hooked up by Hood Ride

Open Studio Photo Shoot available all day for quick portraits, DIY Modeling, and fashion fun with Photographer Star DeLuna

Silkscreen and Stencil workshops hosted by Artillary and Dig

Kids Art Area

Conspire Phoenix Hours:
901 N 5th St M-F 6am to Midnight
602 237 5446 S 8am-Midnight Su 10am-8pm

Thank you Phoenix Magazine for awarding us Best Boutique....
Phoenix Magazine
Best of the Valley 2008
Best Boutique with an Identity Crisis
Conspire Boutique

"Hip springs eternal in the Roosevelt Row area - and one of the most generous founts of artsy, hipster chic is Conspire Boutique, an offshoot of the Collectively Operated Local Artists Boutique. The Dr. Who effect is in full force in this tiny abode that unfolds to form a three-room showroom bearing local, one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, clothing and accessories. You can even grab an espresso drink and bagel while you browse the goods, and make sure to checkout the calender of classes and events. If this store/library/co-op/community center/gallery is part of a larger conspiracy, we're all for it."

We at Conspire would like to thank Phoenix Magazine for recognizing us in their 2008 Best of the Valley! Thank you to the people of Phoenix for supporting and joining is in our pursuit to create community and culture within our lovely grid city.

We would also like to give a big shout out to Phoenix's own Kimber Lanning who was recognized as Best All-Around Activist, for her efforts in helping unify local Arizona businesses through the Phoenix based non-profit Local First Arizona. Check out her write up and all the other Best of write ups at phoenixmag.com. Check out and join Local First Arizona at localfirstaz.org. And of course, please come down and spend some time with us drinking coffee at Conspire!

Conspire is located at 901 N 5th St in sunny downtown Phoenix, 602 237 5446

Whats new at Conspire August/September 2008

In the News
John Sagasta's Coffee Conspiracy to be featured in an article about coffee in Phoenix by Jeffrey Cardello in Java Magazine. Pick up the Java at Conspire in September.

New Items
Conspire is featuring some fresh new handmade items this month. Smock You has created hand sewn baby booties for the urban baby. Collage pendants by Star DeLuna keeps your art close to your heart when you sport this wearable art neclace. Crown Lion world bead necklaces bring together beads from cultures around the world, using sterling silver wire and findings to bring them together in the perfect composition.

Featured Artist
Michelle Silver
Michelle Silver, a Navajo originally from NE Arizona,
a mother of 2, a seamstress for an interior designer
in the E Valley, Phoenix college graduate with AA in
Fashion Design. I enjoy sewing, I have two clothing
line one M.Silver creations is a line of ready to wear
sample garments and one of a kind clothing using
cotton, jersey knits, and silk. Canvas bags, I also
rework clothing by creating them into current style,
something that was once old gets updated. I like to
work with great vintage looking fabrics. Home décor is
also forte of mine pillows, throws, wall hangings, and
a little of upholstery.
Dineh Couture, created April 2007, which are designs
of and about the Navajo culture and traditions, mostly
use velvet, Pendleton, leather, and specialty fabric
collection for fashion shows on and of the
reservation. With this Collection I create each
garment with a finish touch of turquoise, conchos, and
other beads.

New Members- Look for these new handmade lines of handmade fashion including clothing, jewelry, and accessories at Conspire.
Michelle Silver-clothing and accessories
Arte Puro-clothing
Dolled Up-clothing and jewelry
Crown Lion-jewelry
Beso de Muerto-clothing
Star DeLuna-jewelry

New Hours Coming Soon
Keep your eyes open for our new expanded hours on the horizon. Soon you will be able to wake up to a fresh cup of java even earlier and shop local even later!


Events
September 5th First Friday Art Walk
September 19th Third Friday Art Opening
Tuesday August 26th Anarchist Library Movie Showing
featuring films about America's Debt System "In Debt We Trust" and "Money As Debt"
Also The Writers Workshop has developed a permanent home at the Anarchist Library
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday's of each month.
September 23rd there will be a Writing to Prisoners workshop by Phoenix Anarchist Coalition.
September 13th Felting Workshop w/Tara
September 20th Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop w/Lisa
Check out Conspire Phoenix on Myspace or at conspirephoenix.com for photos, official News Letter, and more details on the Conspiracy at Conspire- The conspiracy to inspire.

Java Magazine June 2008
Check out the article in this months Java Magazine it features 3 of the many great businesses on 5th Street. Conspire, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf all receive lengthy reference in the write up. While we are flattered by the positive commentary about our lovely space we would like to take the time to give a shout out to all the other wonderful shops, galleries, and businesses that help create the culturally rich community flowing along 5th Street, between Roosevelt and Garfield. Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop by Conspire and then check out Made, The Long House, Mike Little's IN gallery, Wolfgang Studio Gallery, RTist Dance Studio and soon to be restaurant, Tumbleweeds, DIG gallery and print shop, Pravus, Synthetic Compound, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf.


Check the jave article here.
http://javamagaz.com/Page8and9.html

Thank you to The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for selecting Conspire as the 2008 winner for "Best Spot To Shop Local Designers" in this year's AZ Centrals' Best Awards. Everyone should check out all the wonderful local businesses that have received awards! Go to azcentral.com to view all the categories and awards selected by readers and critics.

Here is what they had to say about us!

"Best Spot To Shop Local Designers"

If you're tired of buying products that you are not sure how or where they were made, visit Conspire.

This small shop on the northeast corner of Fifth and Garfield streets stocks handmade artwork, clothing, jewelry, handbags and other distinctive items made by more than 15 Valley artists.

Find chic earrings by Zurina Ketola of Tempe, unusual ceramic creations by Tom Budzak and vivid stained-glass pieces by Vicki Leigh of Scottsdale.

Browse through the merchandise while sipping gourmet coffee, tea or other tasty drink from Coffee Conspiracy, inside the shop.

In the back sits a small library of books available to read, check out or buy. Also available are free introductory courses in knitting, felting, papermaking, jewelry design, bookbinding and other crafts taught by some of the artists and designers.

PHOENIX INDIE CRAFTORAMA

The first annual Phoenix Indie Craftorama to be held April 26th, 10am-4pm
Located @ The Duck and Decantor, 1651 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix
Conspire Phoenix will be a part of this fantastic art fair featuring the finest handmade goods from seven of Phoenix's own thriving local craft collectives!
This will be a celebration of Phoenix's indie craft scene! Don't miss out on freebies, demonstrations, book signings, vendor booths, and a whole lot more handmade goodness.

Phoenix Indie Craftorama sponsored by CraftyChica.com