Taking It By the Book: David Court
In the aisles of Desert Foothills Library, David Court is a rock star. Though he lacks a swagger and the button-up shirts he wears are far from flashy, when he steps inside this building, he’s a hero.
Strike Up the Band
Touchdowns, cheers and school fight songs—it’s as American as apple pie and the Fourth of July. Yet in Cave Creek, the sound of the band has been nearly non-existent in recent years. Budget cuts all but amputated funding for music, and the high school band program tapered down to a dozen or so students.
Larry Fitzgerald: A Decade of Giving
Centuries ago, according to legend, the French writer, historian and philosopher Voltaire is believed to have said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” If he were to glance down from his heavenly abode (or wherever it is that his soul has been all these years), he could hardly find a better example of his words in action when it comes to the Valley’s own Larry Fitzgerald.
The Art of Presentation: Gerry Quotskuyva
It’s the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. Every one of us is in the midst of a global conversation on a scale never before experienced in history. For the first time, thanks in large part to technology, we are seeing and hearing voices and perspectives of people outside our own echo chambers of experiences and ideas, and it is changing our political and cultural landscapes.
A Light in the Dark
Walking into the art studio of James Muir’s well-appointed Sedona home, I can’t help but feel a sense of reverence. Gentle music is playing in the background, and deep fabrics and rich woods surround us.
Native Pride
Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Scott Baxter [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is unique. Perhaps it’s the subtleties of the seasons that make us appreciate life’s moments all the more, or maybe it’s the resilient, scrappy people who live here despite the formidable desert heat, but the people who stay, whether for a decade or for generations, have more in…
Faux the Beauty
For a couple of guys who make their living fooling the eye, Rich Kovacich & Felix Lagazo are as real as they come.
Chile Lime Salmon Tacos
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hese simple and fresh tacos are a great for those hot summer nights when you need something quick and easy. This is a great way to use up leftover salmon! I love the Chile Lime seasoning from Trader Joe’s, but you can substitute another seasoning if you’d like. Makes: 4–5…
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Blue-barb Coffee Cake
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his coffee cake has been a family favorite for years. I decided to add rhubarb to it to kick it up a few notches, and nobody was disappointed! Make it your own and use any fruit for this recipe. Note: If you want to serve coffee cake out of the…
Field Fresh at Farm Provisions
If summer heat has got you down, a taste of the Valley has moved to the cool pines of Prescott. Just an hour or so from Phoenix, Chef Ryan Peters and his wife Brittany, who kept crowds coming to Tonto Bar and Grill, have opened the doors to Farm Provisions, one of the newest farm-to-table ventures in a growing list of restaurants focused on fresh, local fare.