Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]H[/dropcap]er voice is clear, earnest and soulful, belying her young age. Sophia Marie Humbert, who performs under the name Sophia Marie, is a 15-year-old Anthem native who shocked family and friends with her spot-on rendition of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” at age 9. “Trent and I heard…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Sedona Visitors’ Center [dropcap]V[/dropcap]alley trails are fantastic, but when the summer heat stops us in our tracks, sometimes the best option is to take a hike for a cooler trail. Whether you’re looking for a great workout or to simply to take in spectacular views while breathing in the…
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly [dropcap]A[/dropcap] refreshing twist on classic chicken piccata brings this salmon to a whole new level of delicious. This sauce could easily be made for up to 4 fillets of salmon. Feel free to replace rosemary with parsley, if desired. Makes: 2 fillets Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 1 cup flour (for dredging)…
Writer Lanny Nelson Photography Courtesy of Lanny Nelson [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nthem resident Lanny Nelson, known affectionately as “Lan the Running Man,” has logged about 75,000 miles in his running shoes. Recently, he embarked on a new, more challenging journey: surviving prostate cancer. Lanny has chosen to share his battle, and his hope, with our Images Arizona family….
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks – Sarah Sachs [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or a franchise that only began in 1998, Arizona baseball fans have a long history of idolizing their stars. The Diamondbacks did plenty to earn adoration, bringing home the pennant in 2001, and players like Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb gave Chase Stadium fans…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Scott Yates [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a Thursday night at Sedona’s swank Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill, and the air is buzzing with gaiety. The sun is making a show of its exit stage left, and its glow across glass artwork elicits an almost visceral response among those of us fortunate to be in the…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography courtesy of Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n life, as in art, nothing stands alone. Brilliantly colored galaxies are all part of a greater universe, and within each one are planets, moons and suns spinning in their orbits. From space, even our Earth appears as a dot, yet it is covered in oceans,…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Kelli Klymenko [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the last century or so, technology has changed every aspect of our social landscape. The printing press allowed news and ideas to spread first to small groups, then to entire cities, and then across the country. Then came radio and television, magnifying that power, first bringing sound…
Writer Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Tatum Williams [dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk any adult who their favorite teacher was, and chances are good that, without hesitation, you’ll immediately hear a name or two accompanied by a wide smile. That’s because teachers are special, and the best teachers touch our lives in ways that go beyond academic achievement. Great educators…
In 2016, Shaunté Lauren was new to Arizona and working at a car dealership when a chance meeting with a customer changed her career. As many of her paintings center around the idea that our first impression of others is only a precursor to finding common ground within, the story fits perfectly.