Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer [dropcap]F[/dropcap]all is nature’s poem. And for us mere mortals, its stanzas evoke songs, art—and many a road trip. After a long, hot summer, fall’s cooling temperatures mark the beginning of new school days, family time and holidays. Often, we’re ready in this Valley where any temperature under 100 degrees is a relief…
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer [dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom as far away as six trillion miles into space to as close as the bunny behind a house, the Sonoran Arts League artists participating in the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour are inspired by a variety of subjects. Science, nature, history, human behavior, animals, architecture and much…
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy of Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past 26 years, nearly 5,000 food lovers have descended upon the Taste of Cave Creek to taste and test the eclectic mix and always-scrumptious flavors of the town. “Every year we look forward to this great event,” says Marshal Adam Stein who will lead…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Sharon Kreiger and Joanna Fiorentino [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike a big bear hug from your favorite grandma, mac and cheese is all about comfort. This month, Scottsdale will celebrate America’s most beloved comfort food at the first soon-to-be-annual Mac and Cheese Fest held along Scottsdale Waterfront. “Americans love mac and cheese,” Sharon Krieger, the…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Photography by Premier Paradise [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first-time Jeromey Naugle stepped into a pool store, he was smitten – it was love at first sight. As a salesman for a corporate builder in Phoenix, Jeromey felt his pool passion and talents weren’t being fully tapped. “I would design large custom projects and constantly…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Scott Baxter [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll that glimmers is art for Tramonto mixed media pro, Jacqui Ridley. She uses stained glass, jewels, pearls, vintage gems, metals, golds, pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, beads, confetti glass, rhinestones and (take a breath) anything that sparkles to create her art. The end result is an invitation to…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Booth Communications Inc. [dropcap]O[/dropcap]nce a year for the last 17 years, somewhere around 1,000 North Valley residents gather for lunch. They select a glass or clay bowl, fork over $15, and line up cafeteria-style for a ration: one serving of pasta, one slice of bread and water. “Sometimes people ask, ‘Is…
Writer Lara Piu [dropcap]A[/dropcap] vibrant and healthy life at any age is the goal of the Community Senior Health and Wellness Expo. Held October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Desert Foothills YMCA in Scottsdale, the free event will feature a wide assortment of North Valley organizations that serve older residents. “Each year…
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photographer Todd Luckritz [dropcap]J[/dropcap]acinthe Dugal-Lacroix never knows where she will be sculpting next. About a year and a half ago, she and her husband Marc gave up their home to travel throughout North America full-time in their RV, which they affectionately call ‘the Vagabond Bus.’ “It’s quite an adventure,” Dugal-Lacroix said. “Our…
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer [dropcap]S[/dropcap]avvy art collectors often like to find young, emerging artists and follow them as they develop their talent. There’s no better place to do this than at the Youth Art Studio 1 during the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale taking place during the last two weekends…