Fadi Sitto Photographs Courtesy of Star Barn Planetarium [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey say the best things in life are free, and one of those things is hiding in plain sight in the middle of Cave Creek. It’s not uncommon for cars to stop in the middle of a semi-paved residential road to stare at a white domed structure….
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kellykyndraclaire.com [dropcap]A[/dropcap] really tasty salad using all the best winter veggies! Both the salad and orange shallot vinaigrette can be made in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until needed. Ingredients:Baby butter lettuceArugulaRadicchio, shredded1 orange, peeled and slicedShredded beets (can be found in most produce sections)Butternut squashPomegranate seedsCandied nuts Orange…
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kellykyndraclaire.com [dropcap]M[/dropcap]y grandfather has been making this chili every winter for as long as I can remember. It’s a staple in my household now, as it’s the perfect hearty chili for meat lovers! It keeps very well in the refrigerator and tastes better a day or two after it is made….
Writer Shoshana LeonPhotography Courtesy of Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia [dropcap]O[/dropcap]mni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia is known for its spectacular views of Camelback Mountain and its Spanish inspiration. From restaurants to private dining and special events, the Montelucia’s Desert to Dish program highlights Arizona’s local ingredients and farm-fresh offerings prepared with…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum [dropcap]S[/dropcap]tepping into the Musical Instrument Museum’s new electric guitar exhibit is like traveling through a time machine—not standing on the other side of it, but rather actually traveling through it, seeing the swirl of different eras surrounding and engulfing you. I love comparing these guitar types…
In an era in which restaurants come and go faster than the flash of an Arizona monsoon, Tonto Bar & Grill has earned its status as a mainstay in the North Valley.
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography by Terrence Moore [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f ever there were symbols of the American spirit, it would be the diners, service stations and stops along Historic Route 66. Now long past its heyday, the Mother Road’s place in history, and shadows and memories of the mid-century American soul remain. The first road signs for the…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Barry Gossage / Phoenix Suns [dropcap]”I[/dropcap] get to perform for thousands of people every season and bring smiles to people’s faces. I love the fact that I create long-lasting memories of joy and excitement with the fans. I wouldn’t trade what I do for the anything in world,” says…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotographs Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West [dropcap]K[/dropcap]nown as the “Father of Western Art,” Charles Marion Russell is primarily known for his powerfully detailed depictions of men in the West. Cowboys atop furiously bucking broncos, wranglers driving cattle over the rugged mountain terrain of Montana, strong Native American chiefs leading…
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography by Bryan Black [dropcap]E[/dropcap]nveloped by deep sofa cushions in his Scottsdale home, Max Hammond shifts nervously in his seat as he searches for words. I’ve asked him, in not so many words, to explain his art, and he’s struggling as he tries to articulate matters of the heart. His chocolate lab, Luke,…