Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch
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Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch

Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Herb Cohe [dropcap]D[/dropcap]riving through downtown Cave Creek, it is not difficult to imagine the town’s early days. Rustic establishments Harold’s Corral, Buffalo Chip Saloon and Las Tiendas Plaza still hold the shadows of a bygone era when dusty cowboys and miners’ mules traveled this once-isolated stretch of dirt. Cave Creek has…

Hornacek’s Golf
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Hornacek’s Golf

Writer Lara Piu Photography Bryan Black [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a golf retail world filled with mega chains owned by who knows whom, Hornacek’s Golf is a breath of fresh air. Located in the Pinnacle at Scottsdale Mall, Hornacek’s Golf is privately owned by John Hornacek, who has lived and worked in the area for more than 25…

Inside the Art
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Inside the Art

Writer Shannon Severson Photo by Brenna Zumbro [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ounded in 2004 by the Sedona Visual Arts Coalition, Sedona Open Studio Tours allow visitors to see, learn and understand the artists of Sedona with an in-depth, personal experience. This November 10-12, attendees will embark on self-guided tours of artists’ studios in picturesque Sedona and the Verde Valley….

Preserving Phoenix’s Modern Past
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Preserving Phoenix’s Modern Past

Writer Shannon Severson Portrait by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the grand scheme of the most populous U.S. cities, Phoenix is a relative youngster. Yet time and circumstances converged to make it a prime location for mid-century modern architectural design. Modern Phoenix, founded and operated by Alison and Matthew King, is both a comprehensive compendium of the…

2017 Arizona Musicfest
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Shaping the World Through Music: AZ Musicfest Young Scholars

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest [dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk anyone from Idaho to Ireland what they know about Arizona, and you’ll likely hear something about cacti, cowboys and the Grand Canyon. Soon, however, you may be just as likely to hear Arizona, particularly the North Valley, referred to as an incubator of phenomenal young musical…

Heritage Dinner
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Chef Marcellino Verzino

Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy Marcellino Verzino [dropcap]N[/dropcap]estled on an unassuming, tree-lined block at 167 West 12th Street in New York City is a brownstone that once was the home of culinary arts pioneer James Beard. When Beard passed in 1985, friends, family and culinary enthusiasts stepped in to ensure the house would carry on his…

Working from a Blank Canvas
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Working from a Blank Canvas

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Winquist Photography [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an unassuming corner of a quiet block in Paradise Valley, tech whiz and entrepreneur Chad Little is hard at work. Coffeehouse music plays softly through a speaker as he studies his latest project, and despite the thoughts most certainly buzzing through his brain, his eyes remain…