Country music artist Wynonna Judd has been delighting audiences for 35 years, beginning with her iconic act with her mother Naomi and continuing through a successful solo career. Now, the five-time Grammy Award winner enters the stage as part of a Valley tradition that aspires to promote the arts.
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 up. Every morning and evening, no matter if it’s in the dead of summer or the glory of Arizona winter, we’re treated to the kind…
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. The Diamondbacks did plenty to earn adoration, bringing home the pennant in 2001, and players like Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb gave Chase Stadium fans…
In the days of old, hotels were as much a part of the landscape as outlaws and dusty trails. Built alongside stagecoach stops and train depots, they offered a respite from the dust and heat, along with a clean bath and a soft bed.
Glassblowing demonstrations and classes, chef demonstrations, live music and a roster of both new and acclaimed artists are returning to Phoenix for another year of camaraderie and creation of fine art. These are just some of the reasons to visit the Arizona Fine Art Expo, the popular 10-week fine art show that takes place January 12 through March 25. Known as one of Arizona’s best venues for collecting fine art, the Arizona Fine Art Expo runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. under the festive white tents at the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads, next to MacDonald’s Ranch.
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy of Constance Higley, Kate Nelle Photography and Suzie Goodrich [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t 6 p.m. approximately 50 people will sit at a well-appointed dinner table laid out amongst the Superstition Mountains’ desert expanse. These grounds rarely see people, but tonight a gourmet dinner and the breathtaking landscape are on the menu. This bespoken…
Writer Lara Pi Photographer Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]P[/dropcap]aradise Valley resident and Valley arts philanthropist Mary Way has been impacting the arts since kindergarten. As a girl, she studied dance for 12 years and after high school, earned a degree in art history and political science at Whitman College. She then studied classical singing for 12 years…
Arizona’s gastronomic jubilee returns this fall with Arizona Restaurant Week, beginning September 15.
As the sixth largest state, totaling 113,998 square miles, Arizona provides an extensive terrain to explore and admire.
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography by Jeremy Bot and Pat Stacy [dropcap]G[/dropcap]lassblowing demonstrations and classes, chef demonstrations, live music and a roster of both new and acclaimed artists are returning to Phoenix for another year of camaraderie and creation of fine art. These are just some of the reasons to visit the Arizona Fine Art Expo,…