Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum [dropcap]S[/dropcap]tepping into the Musical Instrument Museum’s new electric guitar exhibit is like traveling through a time machine—not standing on the other side of it, but rather actually traveling through it, seeing the swirl of different eras surrounding and engulfing you. I love comparing these guitar types…
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography by Terrence Moore [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f ever there were symbols of the American spirit, it would be the diners, service stations and stops along Historic Route 66. Now long past its heyday, the Mother Road’s place in history, and shadows and memories of the mid-century American soul remain. The first road signs for the…
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…
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography by Bryan Black [dropcap]E[/dropcap]nveloped by deep sofa cushions in his Scottsdale home, Max Hammond shifts nervously in his seat as he searches for words. I’ve asked him, in not so many words, to explain his art, and he’s struggling as he tries to articulate matters of the heart. His chocolate lab, Luke,…
When Michael McKee is painting, he is in the moment. Much like a jazz musician who improvises while playing a song, McKee relies on his intuition to guide him with every stroke of pigment as he creates colorful, bold, contemporary pastel abstract and landscape paintings.
For the past 16 years, Anthem residents have marked their calendars and readied their lawn chairs for Music in May. Each Friday night during the month of May brings a new headlining band, tasty treats and a neighborly good time to the Anthem Community Park Amphitheater.
Healthy, light and delicious, salmon cakes are easily prepared with ingredients you may already have on hand! Great served over a salad, or just by themselves. Feel free to change up the herbs or veggies according to your taste! Use my “secret” sauce or your favorite store-bought aioli.
This one pan chicken dish is refreshing and full of flavor. I love how the sauce bakes with the chicken and becomes a sticky glaze. It’s a yummy, quick dish for any night of the week!
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest [dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk anyone from Idaho to Ireland what they know about Arizona, and you’ll likely hear something about cacti, cowboys and the Grand Canyon. Soon, however, you may be just as likely to hear Arizona, particularly the North Valley, referred to as an incubator of phenomenal young musical…
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy Scottsdale Gallery Association [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very Thursday evening, members of the Scottsdale Gallery Association throw their doors open for the Scottsdale Art District ArtWalk. Hosted by the association and the City of Scottsdale, it’s a chance to stroll in and out of downtown Scottsdale galleries and learn more about the artists featured…