Painting the Invisibile; Marty Gibson
For many artists, nature serves as the perfect muse. Marty Gibson discovered her first floral inspiration between the lines of a coloring book.
Paityn on Pointe
Back in January, Boulder Creek High School senior Paityn Lauzon was a finalist in the Youth America Grand Prix Phoenix Division, the world’s largest ballet competition. Yet she can’t remember the moment her dance career began — understandable, considering she was only 3 years old at the time.
Experience the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
No one could have predicted it 133 years ago, but Payson Pro Rodeo has since become the world’s oldest continuous rodeo. Not that it would have made any difference to its earliest contestants. The cowboys and ranch hands took pride in their skills and horses, and saw the rodeo as their chance to strut their stuff in the town square. It was how they had fun in the gap between spring and fall roundups at the ranch, and the entire town joined them.
Anarchy in Anthem
It was the second hour of a two-hour softball practice. Ten players had their head in the game until infielder and team captain Tori Krayeski threw a dead tarantula at shortstop Sydney Barnes. That’s what best friends do — especially when you and your bestie are on a fast-pitch softball team that’s been together since you were 9 years old, and that team is named Anarchy AZ.
A Sip of Summertime
Just in time for summer, Sonata’s Restaurant has added a bevy of light new cocktails with bright, fresh ingredients. Located at 10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., the modern European restaurant named for its owner, Sonata Molocajeviene Tuft, was designed to turn down the heat.
Hot in Phoenix: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa opened its mid-century modern retreat in December 2016, but within just a few months,
When in Rome Tomasos
Over the past decade or two, the Valley’s culinary landscape has transformed into a thriving and competitive market…
Artist Janet Towbin
Janet Towbin creates art from intricate patterns. Her pieces draw the viewer in closer and closer, until they are enveloped by the beauty…
Deborah Bateman
Deborah Bateman takes one last review of BAM before departing. BAM is the 40-foot recreational vehicle she shares with her husband, Tim.
Hal Stewart
In 1968, Hal Stewart took a road trip with some friends to the World’s Fair in San Antonio…