From the Mountains to the Moon – Paul Calle
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Violins of Hope – Giving Voice to the Silenced
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Violins of Hope and Daniel Levin Photography
Arizona Musicfest – Advancing the Arts and Inspiring Our Community
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest
Hilton Sedona Resort: 20 Years of Relaxation and Adventure
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography courtesy of Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock [dropcap]S[/dropcap]edona is one of the most stunning and unique places on Earth. Over the years, the Sedona tourism industry has exploded, making Sedona an international destination sought out by nature lovers and those seeking spiritual enlightenment. Cindy Dean, spokesperson for Hilton Sedona Resort…
Ro Ho En
Writer Fadi SittoPhotography Courtesy of George Namamura, Bob Link and Airi Katsuta [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s something poetic, romantic and therapeutic about a garden, and this is especially amplified when it’s a Japanese garden. In the middle of high-rise condos, sounds of construction cranes and the constant hurried pace of a modern city’s hustle and bustle, you’ll find…
Color the World Beautiful
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Jessica Peterson [dropcap]S[/dropcap]itting behind his desk in his busy office near Scottsdale Airpark, Kevin Sprague is in his element. With stacks of papers divided into neat piles, he keeps a growing number of projects organized in his busy mind. Richly textured fabric samples are stacked upon his desk, and newly…
Gorgeous Glass
Fadi SittoPhotographs Courtesy of Star Barn Planetarium [dropcap]J[/dropcap]oshua Dopp has his head in the clouds. The glass artist’s body of work illustrates his interest in ethereal things. Among his collections are faceted forms, arches, domes, spikes, squiggles and of course, clouds. He is especially fascinated with the mystery of the shapes that float above our…
Winter Harvest Salad
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kellykyndraclaire.com [dropcap]A[/dropcap] really tasty salad using all the best winter veggies! Both the salad and orange shallot vinaigrette can be made in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until needed. Ingredients:Baby butter lettuceArugulaRadicchio, shredded1 orange, peeled and slicedShredded beets (can be found in most produce sections)Butternut squashPomegranate seedsCandied nuts Orange…
Symphony and Chill Presented in Natural Surround Sound
Sure, the dialogue is still snappy and there’s a lot to look at on the screen, but suddenly it seems as though the jokes, the action and the emotion have all been sanded down. The entertainment experience becomes blunt and lifeless. Without music, you don’t feel as connected to the characters or as vitalized by the action.
Royal Palms Resort: 70 Years of Grandeur
The year was 1926. World War I had ended eight years prior, and the Roaring 20s were in full swing. While Phoenix’s once-booming cotton industry had all but dried up following the war, a new era of growth had begun in the Valley of the Sun—one writer Scott Fitzgerald referred to as the “greatest, gaudiest spree in history.”
