Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of HeroZona Foundation [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona boasts one of the highest veteran populations in the country with more than 532,000 men and women who served in the armed forces in our midst—10.8% of the state’s population. Arizona vets are also among the nation’s most educated: 29.4% have a bachelor’s degree or better,…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. [dropcap]E[/dropcap]ach August, fans from around the world gather in Memphis for a week-long celebration of the music, movies and legacy of Elvis Presley. The event—dubbed “Elvis Week”—features concerts, panel discussions, dances, a tribute artist contest and a candlelight vigil. Even…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Aaron Markus, Hermosa Inn, The Phoenician, Mountain Shadows and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the best things about summertime in Phoenix is that many restaurants and resorts offer special menus and dining events. With fewer visitors coming into town and residents escaping to cooler temperatures…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Sedona Adventure Tours and 360 Adventures Opening photo by Kelsey Knight [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to rolling wine country hills and terroir, Northern Arizona doesn’t usually come to mind, but it should. “You can’t help but feel connected to the earth and dirt and all the happiness it gives back…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a quiet corner of Carefree, the knowing eyes of two bronze sentinels stand guard in front of Grace Renee Gallery. Remarkable for their artistic quality, the expressive faces of this equine pair are well-suited to their names: Power and the Passion. Yet art imitates life. The true…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of the Scottsdale Musical Theater Company, FOX 10, Cory McCloskey and Nick Woodward-Shaw [dropcap]C[/dropcap]ory McCloskey remembers quite fondly the first musical he ever saw performed live on a stage. He was about 11 years old when his elementary school class was invited to the neighboring high school’s dress rehearsal…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is impossible to imagine what the world would look like without the influence of French music. The cultural landscape as we know it would quite possibly be turned upside-down. David Wegehaupt, who serves as Musical Instrument Museum’s associate curator for US/Canada and Europe, explains…
Writer Fadi SittoPhotography Courtesy of Sedona Heritage Museum [dropcap]J[/dropcap]une 23, 1965, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton, and George Phippen gathered at Oak Creek Tavern in Sedona to plan and create a society of artists committed to producing quality, authentic art portraying the Western cowboy. A few days later, the founders met at Charlie Dye’s…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of the Musical Instrument Museum [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the song “Man in Black,” Johnny Cash explains that his trademark, all-black stage wardrobe is a symbol for many oppressed people. The legendary musician wore black for the poor and beaten down, for prisoners who had long paid for their crimes, and for…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Grace Stufkosky and Aridus Wine Company [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n addition to great restaurants, shops and nightlife, Old Town Scottsdale has several tasting rooms where guests can enjoy wines from the state’s three wine regions—the Verde Valley near Sedona, Willcox in Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, and Sonoita, located about an hour…