The Icehouse

Elite '08

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Sheila B.

Phoenix, AZ

One of the most incredible space in downtown Phoenix.

Always a delightful experience.

This last Art Detour (2008), on the second floor I saw two ghosts.  So that was pretty awesome.  My boyfriend opened the door and then closed it and I said let's go in there.  He said there was nothing in there.  I said I saw two people walking.  I really did.  He opened the door and in the back of the room, I saw a light and two people walking.  We opened the door again, and it was pitch black and empty.  Totally freaky!

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Elite '08

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Alicia B.

Phoenix, AZ

WHOA.

It looks scary by day, doesn't it? C'mon, admit it - it's true. It's something of a cross between goth heaven and Christian hell.

Don't let that stop ya. I mean, why should it? You dont' scare easily, do you?

You know, I'm never really sure how to find out what's going on here. I think there's some secret hidden password you need to know in order to access some secret hidden chamber of events. Who knows.

I've been once... I wouldn't call it a rave, but some might. In fact, I'd call it A Really Big Party with Candy Kids Galore. Not that I have anything against parties. I don't. And I certainly love to dance to some electronic music. But, please. Must you think it cool to tote children's suckers around and suckle on pacifiers? That's not cool, nor is any mix that makes you think it's cool. You dig?

In any case, the event I went to brought out the weirdos, myself included. I went with a friend, thankfully - as I do NOT recommend any female go alone here, no matter what. (Better safe than sorry.)

So, I tried to dance. I really did. I wasn't even demanding that much floor space... and anyone who's been to Icehouse knows it has a big supply of dance space. Anyhow, I kept getting bumped, kicked, knocked around and intruded upon. That makes for one aggravated and annoyed Alicia. Needless to say, that wasn't the event for me.

But, hey, it's really cool that Icehouse throws these events. So, props for that. It sure beats an empty building just wasting away like you'll find in Detroit.

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Elite '08

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Vincent P.

Woodland Hills, CA

this is more of a reminiseing with vinne then a review (that will come later)
so Story time with vinnie!

I have a love hate relation ship with the Ice house....I have seen more sunrises here than any other PHX location because I've shot so much stuff here....and we always seem to go to sunrise....

Once I left the Icehouse and passed by to men digging a ditch..."what have you been doing ?" They Asked me. "we have been digging a ditch for 6 hours and your twice as dirty as us!" well I had just spent 14 hours in the Ice house Rafters on my belly moving lights around on a rickety unsafe latter....(not the Ice houses fault, production should have had something safer...)

despite that the Icehouse is one of the coolest Locations for  just about any thing...Photo shoot, or film shoot, party or art gallery it s a unique place all its own...

ok only been here once for just a party music thing....wish there was more bathrooms and the better drink Options....(-1 stars)

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Elite '08

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Kristin C.

Phoenix, AZ

When Icehouse first opened it was like the new cool kid in school.  Everyone wanted to be it's friend, be seen with it, casually name drop "Icehouse" into a conversation as if it wasn't any big deal and they were just like... that. (Picture two fingers held up and touching, if not twisted around one another.)  So at first I resisted.   Because if it was a cool place and I talked about it, I'd sound like "one of them".  And if it wasn't cool, and I was telling folks how un-cool it was while they were trying to stress how cool it was... well, you can imagine how messy that could get.  

So, after finally checking it out I can now make the most uncool statement ever about it.  It's one of my MOM'S favorite spaces.  That's right cool kids.  My mom likes it.  So now you have to move on to your next gallery.  

I like that it's a place that can be known for hosting raves, corporate events, charitable functions and yet is still considered funky and cutting edge.  It's a great space, and as you'll see in the pictures, the front entrance is an amazing spot for installation work.

Historical note: It's awesome to look around the place and remember how it got the name.  This is where they used to store ice in Phoenix.  Ice in Phoenix.  Before refrigeration.  Can't get more cool that that.  (Ok, it was too easy...)

Personal note: Daytime viewing is totally different than checking out the place at night.  Try to do both.

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