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 year, and thousands more are treated. Some stay a few hours; others are hospitalized for months at a time. Each represents a family in crisis, experiencing their worst days and trying to maintain hope for…
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 sleighs, jingle bells and snowflakes gently falling in winter wonderlands—but that’s not a bad thing in the Town of Carefree. Thanks to the efforts of a few busy elves at the town offices, there’ll be…
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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 will sit at a well-appointed dinner table laid out amongst the Superstition Mountains’ desert expanse. These grounds rarely see people, but tonight a gourmet dinner and the breathtaking landscape are on the menu. This bespoken…
Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch
Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Herb Cohe [dropcap]D[/dropcap]riving through downtown Cave Creek, it is not difficult to imagine the town’s early days. Rustic establishments Harold’s Corral, Buffalo Chip Saloon and Las Tiendas Plaza still hold the shadows of a bygone era when dusty cowboys and miners’ mules traveled this once-isolated stretch of dirt. Cave Creek has…
Hornacek’s Golf
Writer Lara Piu Photography Bryan Black [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a golf retail world filled with mega chains owned by who knows whom, Hornacek’s Golf is a breath of fresh air. Located in the Pinnacle at Scottsdale Mall, Hornacek’s Golf is privately owned by John Hornacek, who has lived and worked in the area for more than 25…
Plein and Simple with Carrie Curran
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy Carrie Curran and Hermosa Inn [dropcap]S[/dropcap]he’s here for the soft morning light, and while it took a six-hour drive, travel planning and rearranging her busy life, no inconvenience can match artist Carrie Curran’s love of painting plein air. “It’s so freeing,” Carrie explains. “It just feels so good to be…
Inside the Art
Writer Shannon Severson Photo by Brenna Zumbro [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ounded in 2004 by the Sedona Visual Arts Coalition, Sedona Open Studio Tours allow visitors to see, learn and understand the artists of Sedona with an in-depth, personal experience. This November 10-12, attendees will embark on self-guided tours of artists’ studios in picturesque Sedona and the Verde Valley….
Preserving Phoenix’s Modern Past
Writer Shannon Severson Portrait by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the grand scheme of the most populous U.S. cities, Phoenix is a relative youngster. Yet time and circumstances converged to make it a prime location for mid-century modern architectural design. Modern Phoenix, founded and operated by Alison and Matthew King, is both a comprehensive compendium of the…
