Barry Goldwater – Through the Lens
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of the Barry and Peggy Goldwater Foundation

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of the Barry and Peggy Goldwater Foundation



Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Violins of Hope and Daniel Levin Photography



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…



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…



Fadi Sitto Photographs Courtesy of Star Barn Planetarium [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey say the best things in life are free, and one of those things is hiding in plain sight in the middle of Cave Creek. It’s not uncommon for cars to stop in the middle of a semi-paved residential road to stare at a white domed structure….



Writer Shoshana LeonPhotography Courtesy of Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia [dropcap]O[/dropcap]mni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia is known for its spectacular views of Camelback Mountain and its Spanish inspiration. From restaurants to private dining and special events, the Montelucia’s Desert to Dish program highlights Arizona’s local ingredients and farm-fresh offerings prepared with…



In an era in which restaurants come and go faster than the flash of an Arizona monsoon, Tonto Bar & Grill has earned its status as a mainstay in the North Valley.



Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Barry Gossage / Phoenix Suns [dropcap]”I[/dropcap] get to perform for thousands of people every season and bring smiles to people’s faces. I love the fact that I create long-lasting memories of joy and excitement with the fans. I wouldn’t trade what I do for the anything in world,” says…



Writer Shannon SeversonPhotographs Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West [dropcap]K[/dropcap]nown as the “Father of Western Art,” Charles Marion Russell is primarily known for his powerfully detailed depictions of men in the West. Cowboys atop furiously bucking broncos, wranglers driving cattle over the rugged mountain terrain of Montana, strong Native American chiefs leading…



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.