Writer Joseph J. Airdo Opening Photo by Alex Avalos on Unsplash All Other Photos Courtesy of Ginny Temple [dropcap]T[/dropcap]erry Temple believes that the most transformative forces within a community are the arts. “A director makes theater happen from the management side but the talent side, the building side and the support side all belong to…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Candytopia [dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine walking into a rainbow-filled room filled with flying unicorn pigs and confetti explosions galore. Right around the corner is an equally whimsical wonderland—an underwater-themed space with fantastical candy-covered sea creatures. And did I mention the sugary sweet scent that fills the air? Chances are, you are…
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Jessica Peterson [dropcap]S[/dropcap]itting behind his desk in his busy office near Scottsdale Airpark, Kevin Sprague is in his element. With stacks of papers divided into neat piles, he keeps a growing number of projects organized in his busy mind. Richly textured fabric samples are stacked upon his desk, and newly…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest [dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk anyone from Idaho to Ireland what they know about Arizona, and you’ll likely hear something about cacti, cowboys and the Grand Canyon. Soon, however, you may be just as likely to hear Arizona, particularly the North Valley, referred to as an incubator of phenomenal young musical…