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A Rainbow of Possibility

Over two millennia ago, Aristotle opined that art imitates life. It took more than 2,200 years of human pondering before Oscar Wilde countered his theory, saying that it is life that does the imitating. Art, he said, provides the language we need to appreciate life, and without it, that appreciation would not exist.

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Brilliant Arizona Skies
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Brilliant Arizona Skies

  Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Saija Lehtonen [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f we ever were to forget exactly why we chose to live in the desert Southwest, all we need to do is look […]

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It’s a Fabulous Fourth!
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It’s a Fabulous Fourth!

Writer Amanda Christmann [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he heat is on, and so is the fun at Independence Day festivals around the Valley. Indoors and out, there’s no better place to share salutes and […]

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Down to an Art
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Down to an Art

Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the early 19th century, Horace Mann launched the public school movement, advocating for, and eventually winning, educational opportunities for all Americans as universal […]

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Carefree & Cave Creek’s Most Excellent
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Carefree & Cave Creek’s Most Excellent

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce honored the annual Celebration of Excellence Award recipients for 2017 to spotlight outstanding members of the chamber. This year’s ceremony took place at Venues Café in Carefree.

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A Culinary Escape
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A Culinary Escape

Writer Lynette Carrington Food Photography by Debby Wolvos Resort Photography by David B. Moore [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Hermosa Inn has been a cherished boutique hotel in Paradise Valley for decades. Its signature […]

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Take a Hike
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Take a Hike

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Sedona Visitors’ Center [dropcap]V[/dropcap]alley trails are fantastic, but when the summer heat stops us in our tracks, sometimes the best option is to take […]

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David Peralta: Arizona Diamondbacks
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David Peralta: Arizona Diamondbacks

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks – Sarah Sachs [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or a franchise that only began in 1998, Arizona baseball fans have a long history of idolizing their stars. […]

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On the Dot with Sherab Khandro
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On the Dot with Sherab Khandro

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography courtesy of Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n life, as in art, nothing stands alone. Brilliantly colored galaxies are all part of a greater universe, and within each […]

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iPhoneography: It was bound to happen.
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iPhoneography: It was bound to happen.

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Kelli Klymenko [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the last century or so, technology has changed every aspect of our social landscape. The printing press allowed news and ideas to […]

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At The Head of the Class
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At The Head of the Class

Writer Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Tatum Williams [dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk any adult who their favorite teacher was, and chances are good that, without hesitation, you’ll immediately hear a name or two accompanied […]

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I’ve Got the Music (in May) in Me!
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I’ve Got the Music (in May) in Me!

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.

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