Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Foothills Animal Rescue and Maren Sater Photography [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hink about the time that you first invited a cat or dog into your home to become a member of your family. If you are like most people, that decision — while not made lightly — did not truly take into…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photographer Carl Schultz [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n its eight square miles, the charming town of Carefree has a wide variety of dining options — from wine bars and coffee shops to upscale eateries and pizza parlors. Jo Gemmill of the English Rose Tea Room founded the Carefree Restaurant Association in 2017 to promote the town’s…
Writer Taylor Transtrum Photography Courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum and designer Anamika Khanna [dropcap]I[/dropcap]ndia has always held a special place in Helen Jean’s heart. “A love of this region has long been a professional curiosity of mine,” says Jean, Jacquie Dorrance Curator of Fashion Design at Phoenix Art Museum. “When I was approached by the…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Art Holman [dropcap]B[/dropcap]ig Bronco has long been a fixture in Cave Creek as a place for beautiful, artisan-made furniture, decor and gifts. This year, owner Faith Weinberg is celebrating the store’s 20th anniversary and thanking her customers by hosting the “Biggest Event of the Year” –– a fun-filled fiesta and…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Jim Stephens [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he lights go down and the murmurs of the crowd slowly begin to fade. The smells of salty popcorn and sweet funnel cake fill the air. Suddenly, a spotlight turns on with an audible click, revealing a man in a red jacket and top hat standing before…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]P[/dropcap]roMusica Arizona currently features nearly 100 multigenerational singers and instrumentalists — a monumental increase over the 17 singers with which it started upon its founding 17 years ago. Since 2003, the group has performed more than 175 times for more than 131,000 people. All of that growth…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Anthem Community Council [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 1999, the developers of the Anthem community created an event that they dubbed Anthem Market Days. Its name was later shortened to Anthem Days and, 21 years later, it has evolved into a premier business expo and festival that is not only a cherished…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Baiyang Qiu Jewelry [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s ephemeral and delicate as a dandelion’s downy fluff or the wings of a dragonfly, artist Baiyang Qiu’s exquisite fine jewelry is a wonder of masterful skill and creativity. “Jewelry is such an interesting art object,” Qiu says. “My jewelry is wearable sculpture. It is art…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of R Entertainment [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith our beautiful weather and diverse culinary scene, the Valley is an ideal spot for food and drink festivals for every taste — from wine and beer to chocolate and barbecue. But one food emerges as one of the most popular with Arizona festivalgoers. Americans eat an…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Dave Wilson [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ature and landscape photographer Dave Wilson believes that many people who live in Arizona—himself included—often take saguaros for granted. “People who come from other parts of the country must think that saguaros look like plants from another planet,” he says. “They are the most bizarre things. When…