Phoenix Speakeasies With a Modern Twist
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Melinda’s Alley, Honor Amongst Thieves and Mystery Room [dropcap]P[/dropcap]hoenix knows how to honor its…
Building Dreams How Ralph Haver Helped Change the Face of Phoenix
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Modern Phoenix [dropcap]D[/dropcap]riving through historic neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix, the slump block houses and…
Lights, Camera, Action Phoenix
Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Phoenix Film Festival, DeFire, Craven Angel Photography and Jennifer Mullins [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e’ve all been to…
Amaluna – Women Shine Under the Big Top
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil [dropcap]C[/dropcap]irque du Soleil’s latest production “Amaluna” marks a significant milestone in…
Roots in American Art
Writer Fadi SittoPhotography Courtesy of Heard Museum [dropcap]A[/dropcap]midst a quaint open-air courtyard stands an epic structure of human history and…
Dorris Opera House: The Cultural Core of Phoenix History
The Dorris Opera House may sound like a mere myth to some thanks to the limited remaining evidence of its existence and the tall tales of its heyday that involve a “massacre.” However, it is in fact one of Phoenix’s most significant pieces of history, contributing culture to the city thereby putting it on the map and stimulating its growth.
Melodic Men: 90 Years of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix
One of Arizona’s oldest performing arts organizations is about to receive a long-overdue honor. And if that was not enough, the prestige arrives in the midst of the group’s best season yet—a season that builds upon its storied history and provides audiences with the symphonious sounds of the Valley’s most talented male singers.
The Orpheum: A Monument to Phoenix’s Memory Lane
As one of Phoenix’s oldest and most cherished landmarks still operating today, the historic Orpheum Theatre tells a story that is even grander and more majestic than those found in the many movies and live shows that have played within its walls over the past 90 years.
A Taste of Culinary Excellence Comes to Phoenix
For many chefs and culinary professionals, the most coveted and meaningful recognition in the industry is the James Beard Award. The James Beard Foundation represents excellence in the culinary industry through its awards, advocacy training, educational initiatives and scholarship programs. In late September, the James Beard Foundation will come to Phoenix as part of its 10-city annual Taste America tour.
Preserving Phoenix’s Modern Past
Writer Shannon Severson Portrait by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the grand scheme of the most populous U.S. cities, Phoenix is a…