Writer Shannon Severson Photos by Sergio and Kelly Photography [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona is a desirable destination for visitors from around the world who travel to live their dreams of seeing the beauty of the Southwest: red rocks, desert landscapes, snowy peaks and pine forests. At the end of a long day of exploration, there are plenty of…
Writer Shannon Severson [dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou might presume that a wine country vacation must entail a pricey, crowded flight to Napa or the South of France. Or perhaps an arduous 10-hour car journey through California traffic to Paso Robles, where the iconic movie “Sideways” was set. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that none of that strain…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Bryan Black and John Fritz [dropcap]O[/dropcap]n May 17, a wildfire started off Desert Hills Drive in Cave Creek. Known as the East Desert Fire, the wildfire spread rapidly over the course of just a few hours, threatening several homes and eventually burning nearly 1,500 acres. Unfortunately, the incident was…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he entire world essentially came to an unprecedented standstill last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic. People stayed home, businesses made drastic modifications to their operations and events of all types were postponed or — in many cases — completely canceled. No one was untouched by what has clearly become…
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography Courtesy of Arizona Fine Art EXPO [dropcap]H[/dropcap]e’s a cowboy at heart on an adventure full of imagination, ranging from dragons and stormtroopers to Hollywood icons, wildlife and western heroes. He’s been a big draw at Comicon, but he also has a strong following of western art collectors. He draws, paints and…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of Tony Danza’s favorite pieces from the American Songbook is “Please be Kind,” which has been recorded by a number of musicians over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Johnny Mathis. “There is this great line in the song that goes,…
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Justice League Arizona [dropcap]D[/dropcap]id you ever wonder where all those superheroes go when they’re not fighting villains? Justice League Arizona superheroes spend their downtime visiting kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, parades, comic-cons and other fundraising events to make a positive difference in children’s lives. Robert Rowlands serves as president…
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography by Olivia Vlachos and Tamara Stanger [dropcap]A[/dropcap]rizona chefs regularly donate their time and talent to a variety of worthy causes and events. A cause that is especially meaningful to Arizona’s culinary community is helping high school students achieve their dreams through Arizona’s Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). “We want to…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Bryan Black [dropcap]P[/dropcap]eering inside of the tubercular cabin at Cave Creek Museum is like looking through a window into history. A small bed is situated along the right wall while a wooden table and chair rest along the left. The back wall features a meager-looking basin and what appears…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of The Arizona Taco Festival [dropcap]P[/dropcap]assion. Competition. Discovery. Tacos! The Arizona Taco Festival is celebrating its 10th “Taco-versary” with creative new festivities and a new, larger location. For the first time, WestWorld of Scottsdale’s 300-acre expanse will be home to the “taco playground” for an expected 30,000 to 40,000 taco…