Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Anthem Community Council [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the North Valley, signs of autumn may not include brightly colored foliage and piles of falling leaves, but the promise of cooler days is heralded by a much-anticipated community event: Autumnfest. This year, Autumnfest weekend will be Oct. 19 and 20, coinciding with the community…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of The Phoenix Symphony [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s Stuart Chafetz glanced around the concert hall, he saw several people dressed as Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King, and just as many made up to look like the character’s humanoid ragdoll girlfriend, Sally. He even saw a few Lock, Shock and Barrels—the mischievous trio…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Bryan Black [dropcap]P[/dropcap]eering inside of the tubercular cabin at Cave Creek Museum is like looking through a window into history. A small bed is situated along the right wall while a wooden table and chair rest along the left. The back wall features a meager-looking basin and what appears…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photographer Bryan Black [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona’s streets and freeways in November will be populated with several hundred Ferraris, all driving in different directions to grand adventures around our state. The cars-and their owners-will be visiting the Valley to participate in the Ferrari Club of America’s Annual Experience, an event that is expected to…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Brian Poore [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or more than 25 years, people have enjoyed great food and drink, live entertainment and the company of friendly folks at the Taste of Cave Creek, which takes place October 16 and 17 at Stagecoach Village. This year’s two-day event is expected to attract more than 6,000 people…
Writer Sue Kern Kern-Fleischer Photography Courtesy of Sonoran Arts League [dropcap]C[/dropcap]eramist Sylvia Fugmann Brongo has a lot of experience delving into unknown territory, which often leads her on an adventurous journey, in both her personal life and her professional life. In her studio, moments of adventure come when she loads her kiln and waits to…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Casey Cheuvront [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are few places more inspirational for dreamers, poets and artists like the stunning red vistas and sprawling cliffs of Sedona. In November, the provocative scenes of Schnebly Hill, Red Rock Crossing and more will be the subjects of plein air painters, who will put their brushes…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]A[/dropcap] quaint Western town at the edge of the desert seems an unlikely place to find a celebrated, authentic French restaurant, but Le Sans Souci is a Cave Creek institution that has been pleasing diners for nearly 25 years-and it has a very special history. Owner and Chef…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Goshwara [dropcap]S[/dropcap]weta Jain furrows her brow as she turns a pendant gently between her fingers. A smoothly polished blue topaz cabochon, more brilliant than a clear Arizona sky, sits steady in her gaze as if waiting for her approval. She gives it a youthful grin and places it aside,…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Town of Carefree and Villafane Studios [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all know our little corner of Arizona is home to some of the most wonderful weather, people and things to see and do in the country, and the Town of Carefree is no exception. Beyond breathtaking views and brilliant night skies, Carefree…