Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Geek Desserts Everyone loves the holiday season but North Valley residents Rebecca Hauger and Mara Hodge may love it more than most. As co-owners and head decorators of Geek Desserts, a home-based bakery offering high-quality and delicious cakes, cookies and more, the duo find that Christmastime provides the perfect…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest Scientists have proven by countless studies over the years that music of all types has a positive impact on one’s mood, memory, stress levels and even pain management. Therefore, it is only natural that holiday music has an even more favorable effect on each of those areas….
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Dream City Church More than four decades ago, Dream City Church introduced Arizona audiences to a holiday production that goes far beyond the standard Christmas story. Taking an already amazing tale and accentuating it with additional awe-inspiring elements, the church created an annual tradition that continues to this day….
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Phoenix Ballet [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are some traditions that you absolutely must do each and every holiday season or risk feeling as though your Christmas was incomplete. These traditions include watching the classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” holiday specials on TV, setting out cookies and milk for…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Phoenix Theatre Company [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving last presented “Million Dollar Quartet” two years ago, the Phoenix Theatre Company found stellar success in the musical that sees icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis come together to cut a collaborative album in 1956 at Sun Records Studios in…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Tippi Hart [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ountain Hills Theater’s artistic/technical director Peter J. Hill knows that although Christmas is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, it is also among the most stressful. “Every year, we deal with the stress of the holidays,” Hill says. “This year is going…
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Azy Scotten Photography [dropcap]P[/dropcap]atti Graetz is a firm believer that arts organizations should support and utilize local talent whenever and wherever possible. She joyfully puts that belief into action throughout the year via ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra, for which she serves as artistic director and principal conductor. However,…
The smell of fresh cut pines in the air can instantly transport people to a time unlike any other. To a day magic fills the air and hope fills their hearts. The hope of an upcoming holiday season overflowing with love, joy and family…