Surviving America’s Day of Infamy
History often takes the form of a memorial, an engraved plaque or an entry in a book. If we’re lucky, we get to meet someone who embodies history, whose stories and scars bring the past to life in vivid detail.
Desert Stars Shine Brightly: Sofia Wylie and Asher Angel
Hollywood might be just a day’s drive from Phoenix, but as the center of the TV and film industries, it may as well be another planet. For aspiring actors, the chances of “making it” are roughly equivalent to being struck by lightning—twice.
Burgers, Shakes and a Side of Moxie
At 27, Brooke Butler is right where she wants to be. In fact, this spunky hometown girl is digging in her boot heels and staking her claim in a corner of the world where respect is earned by the decade.
The Art of Ubiquity
On a breezy but sunny Arizona winter day, John Randall Nelson answered his door wearing comfortable jeans and a paint-spattered denim jacket. A gray beanie, crocheted from yarn, hugs the crown of his head. He’s a tough-looking guy, tall and sturdy with a strong Romanesque nose, but he’s quick to grin with a smile that emanates from the inside.
Making the Connection: The Photography of Scott Baxter
I first noticed Scott Baxter’s work in 2012 as I made my way through the halls of Sky Harbor Airport. Homesick and weary from a long trip abroad, I looked up to see black and white portraits and scenery he’d captured for his Centennial Legacy Project, “100 Years 100 Ranchers.” He’d managed to depict Arizona ranch life so vividly and provocatively that I wanted to grab the nearest person by the shoulders and exclaim, “This is my home! These are my people!”
Instinct & Ingenuity: The Art of Jason Adkins
The greatest piece of advice that artist and set designer Jason Adkins ever received was from his high school art teacher back in his native Tennessee: “Don’t overthink it.”
The Blue Gem Shines A New Light on Cave Creek Artists
Cave Creek’s newest fine art gallery, The Blue Gem, is home to endings, beginnings and full circles.
Gifts from the Heart: Smiles 4 Sick Children
Writer Shannon Severson Photos Courtesy of Smiles 4 Sick Children [dropcap]1[/dropcap]8,000 sick children are admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital each…
Christmas in Carefree
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Town of Carefree [dropcap]L[/dropcap]iving in the desert can mean redefining Christmas images of jolly…
Arizona’s First Alfresco Dining Adventure
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy of Constance Higley, Kate Nelle Photography and Suzie Goodrich [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t 6 p.m. approximately 50 people…