Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest and Samuel Xu [dropcap]P[/dropcap]ianist Samuel Xu believes that music is more than just a combination of sounds that have rhythm, melody or harmony. “Music is a language that is meant to be shared with others,” he says. “It is a very powerful force. Just look at…
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Anthem Community Council [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the North Valley, signs of autumn may not include brightly colored foliage and piles of falling leaves, but the promise of cooler days is heralded by a much-anticipated community event: Autumnfest. This year, Autumnfest weekend will be Oct. 19 and 20, coinciding with the community…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of LPGA Bank of Hope Founders Cup [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t this year’s 10th annual LPGA Bank of Hope Founders Cup at Wildfire Golf Club, 2017 tournament champion Anna Nordqvist returns to Arizona, the state she first fell in love with while attending Arizona State University, to compete for a $1.5 million purse. Along…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer James Almanza [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he much-anticipated., three-day celebration of all things fashion—Phoenix Fashion Week—returns October 5 through 7 at Talking Stick Arena with its larger-than-life ode to style. Designed to bridge the gap between national and international designers, retailers and fashion media, the goal of the event is to raise visibility for Arizona’s…