INSIDER GUIDES
6 Essential Farmers Markets to Visit in Phoenix
By Dan Hodges
The sweltering Arizona summers keep many of us inside and cause some outdoor venues to shut down until fall. That includes several...
Top 10 Things to do with Your Kids this Summer
By Gabriela Martinez
Arizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center has four levels of one-of-a-kind exhibits. Kids can learn about science through hands-on activities and...
Cool off with the Top Five Valley Shakes
By Shayna Stephens
With temperatures on the rise, it helps to grab a cool treat. Ice cream can do the trick, but it can get...
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Attractions
Mission Accomplished! Valley attractions celebrate Apollo’s 50th anniversary
By Brianna Moore The Entertainer!
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
On July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and...
Phoenix Zoo’s Winter in July offers a respite from the heat
By Laura Latzko,
In the summertime, people aren’t the only ones who are looking for a break from the heat. Animals also want to cool...
Comedy Relief: Sinbad gives his kids advice on getting in the...
By, Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, The Entertainer!
Comedian Sinbad doesn’t know what to tell fans yearning to know about his Saturday, July 6, show at Wild Horse...
Project J.O.Y. Journey’s Arnel Pineda takes the stage for his home...
By: Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
From The Entertainer!
Arnel Pineda is using his fame as Journey’s lead singer to raise funds for his home country, the Philippines.
He is...
Sweet Satisfaction – Sugar Drop Candy Shop boasts Hundreds of Confections
By Lynette Carrington
When you enter the Sugar Drop Candy Shop located at OdySea in the Desert, you might think you stumbled into a Willy...
Digging into History The Pueblo Grande Museum is one of Phoenix’s...
Kate Bacon, The Entertainer!
Some 1,500-plus years ago, at the intersection of the complex canal systems that supported their ancient agricultural-based society on the Salt...
Mummies of the World
“Mummies of the World,” through September 2, Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, $13-$18, children 2 and younger are free, 602-716-2000, azscience.org....
‘Yoga unites the mind, body, and soul’
Meditation & Coffee
Meditation & Coffee, NICOLE ANNE YOGA, 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Tryst Café, 4205 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler, $10, nicoleanneyoga.com. Nicole Anne...
BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry is a Scottsdale Gem
Photos and article by Lynette Carrington
Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry is a jewel in the crown of Scottsdale. The unassuming and cute business...
Cider Corps teams with Myke’s Pizza to expand services
By Shane Crowe, The Entertainer!
After opening the state’s first cider house, Cider Corps is teaming up with local pizza guru Myke Olsen to expand...
Top 3 Unexpectedly Unique Burgers
By Lynette Carrington
There are burgers and then there are burgers. Gone are the days where a burger was just a patty and some ketchup....
TOP PLACES TO STAY
Hotel Adeline just steps away from all the Scottsdale action
Article and Food Images by Lynette Carrington, Hotel Adeline Images Courtesy of Hotel Adeline
A large sign at the entrance to Hotel Adeline proclaims, “WTF,”...
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Located in Scottsdale, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a fabulous mid-century modern desert oasis resort that embraces the aesthetic of the Sonoran Desert...
An Oasis in the Desert
Historic Castle Hot Springs resort is ready for its grand comeback
Sherry Jackson >> The Entertainer!
In the early 1900s, Castle Hot Springs, located north of...
YOUR HOME IN THE VALLEY
5 Ways the Pantone Color of the Year Can Refresh Your...
By: Olive Dawson
Let’s face it: Phoenix is fashionable. Not just with our clothing, hairstyles, and restaurants, but also in the way we decorate our...
How to Prepare Your Phoenix Lawn for Winter
By Peter Goldberg
Caring for your lawn in the winter can be hard for many in the Phoenix area. Winter temperatures can come at a...
Tips for Extending Your Patio Season Year Round
By Olive Dawson
Many residents in the Phoenix area love spending time outdoors during the cooler fall and winter months. The weather during this time...
GOLF IN ARIZONA
Presented by Arizona Golf Association
Las Sendas Golf Club is a true masterpiece
By Tim J. Randall
Golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. has dazzled professional and high handicappers alike with his challenging and picturesque designs around...
Talking Stick Golf Club offers two different games
By Tim J. Randall
With the massive Topgolf facility in the foreground, and the bustling Talking Stick Resort and Casino casting a wide shadow...
5 hidden golf gems around the Valley
By Tim J. Randall
With so many phenomenal golf courses around the Valley—more than 200 in Greater Phoenix—players have a tour bag of options on...