Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Grace Renee Gallery [dropcap]R[/dropcap]elationship is at the heart of Sloane Street Jewelry, a luxury brand with the mother and daughter team of Frances and Charlotte Gadbois at the helm. The pair feels strongly about cultivating personal relationships with their customers — many of whom have supported them from the launch…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Michael Wilson Arizona may be best known for the stunning saguaros and other statuesque cacti that adorn our landscape year-round, but the colors that decorate our diverse species of trees and line our many venturous pathways during the autumn season are proof that fall really is our state’s time to…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Grayhawk Golf Club [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very round of golf at Grayhawk Golf Club comes with a healthy side of Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert lifestyle — a relaxed atmosphere that provides an experience unlike any other in the entire world. It is that offering that has led the public club, which recently celebrated…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of the Phoenix Symphony [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne century ago, Arizona was still discovering its cultural identity. Founded in 1912, the state — like most — depended on not only pioneering entrepreneurs but also innovative artists to dictate its direction and growth. It quickly became clear that Arizona would give other arts communities…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Grace Renee Gallery [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he idea of art might first bring to mind a canvas; a swath of color splashed across a flat surface. That would be accurate but what a delight it is when our eyes witness the broader definition and take us into beautiful frontiers we had not at…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Norman Seeff [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike most of us, LeAnn Rimes spent more time at home over the past year and a half than she ever has in her entire life. The singer, songwriter, actress and author describes the feeling that she experienced during her first concert since the start of the COVID-19…
Writer Susan Kern-FleischerPhotography Courtesy of Sonoran Arts League [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey are eight artists with very different styles and strong opinions about what defines fine art. So, getting together to work on a collaborative project seemed like a crazy idea at first. But with the silver anniversary of the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour approaching,…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Michele Celentano [dropcap]E[/dropcap]arlier in her life, Sierra Litman used to turn her garage into a haunted house for Halloween. She invited neighbors to walk through the small space but, feeling cramped and therefore limited, she aspired to create something spooky on a much grander scale. She gets the opportunity to…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Bravada Yachts, Arizona Game and Fish Department and Mark Laverman [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ater is healing. It hydrates, cleanses, and soothes the body, mind and spirit. Here in the desert, the presence of water is especially welcome and our Valley is fortunate to have lakes overflowing with active options for the whole family…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is currently home to 35 native species of fish — 34 of which have been identified as species of greatest conservation need in our state and 20 of which have been federally listed as threatened or endangered. Although these incredible creatures have adapted…