Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Carl Schultz and Alex Laliberte [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the furthest reaches of Northeast Cave Creek, between Bartlett Lake and the entrance to Tonto National Forest, stands Raven’s View Wine Bar. The interior is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows that afford views of the Desert Mountain Outlaw Course and multiple mountain peaks in the…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo // Photography Courtesy of Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona [dropcap]W[/dropcap]here else but the small towns located along Historic Route 66 can you eat at a restaurant called Roadkill Cafe, take a selfie in front of a 14-foot-tall tiki head or experience a tollway run by wild donkeys paid with alfalfa…
Writer Shannon Severson Photos by Sergio and Kelly Photography [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is a desirable destination for visitors from around the world who travel to live their dreams of seeing the beauty of the Southwest: red rocks, desert landscapes, snowy peaks and pine forests. At the end of a long day of exploration, there are plenty of…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo // Photography by Cassell Archinuk [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is just something about the sight of a road that fills one with hope, optimism and anticipation. Be it black pavement with yellow lines or simply dirt, one knows with absolute certainty that adventure awaits — especially when the destination itself remains out of sight….
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photo Courtesy of El Berraco [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is like one great, big “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, boasting picturesque destinations in every direction you may decide to travel. If you were to dust off an old paper map, close your eyes, randomly point your finger anywhere on it and drive there, chances…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Michael Brosilow [dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine, if you will, looking up to see the wave-like clouds and twinkling stars of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” swirling above you. Shifting your gaze downward, you see 50-foot-tall sunflowers swaying back and forth. As you spin completely around, you behold the individual elements of the…
Writer Shannon Severson [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he bright lights of Broadway may be thousands of miles away, but Arizona has some shining examples of theatrical talent all its own. The challenge is finding and highlighting their work in a way that can reach a broad audience here and across the country. Starlight Community Theater’s annual playwriting contest brings…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Rotary Club of Anthem [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast year, when people across the country — and the world — were looking for a safe and healthy outdoor activity to occupy their bodies and minds during the COVID-19 pandemic, golf facilities saw surges in play as the sport was embraced by participants…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Anthem Community Council [dropcap]E[/dropcap]ach May, the sounds of rockin’ guitars, soulful saxophones, jazzy pianos and of course sweet vocals can be heard emanating from the amphitheater at Anthem Community Park. That is, except for last year when the community — and pretty much the entire world — went…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Tim Gast and North Valley Christian Academy [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the classic film “Hoosiers,” coach Norman Dale, played by Gene Hackman, molds a small-town high school basketball team into unlikely state champions against all odds. He tells them, “Five players on the floor, functioning as one single unit: team, team, team…