Pour the Paso, Please!: Exploring the best bottles from the emerging...
By Alison Bailin Batz | July 30, 2021
Paso Robles is a winemaking region on the rise. Located along California’s Coast, Paso Robles winemaking dates...
Tea for Two: Arizona is a hot spot for afternoon sipping
By Taylor O’Connor | July 12, 2021
Sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches while donning pristine outfits wasn’t done just for looks. Although that may...
Ready to Travel: Try one of these 10 weekend getaways
By Phoenix.org staff | July 9, 2021
The pandemic restrictions are lifting, and now we’re ready to travel.
We’ve compiled 10 fun weekend getaways that won’t...
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Attractions
No Laughing Matter: ImprovMania expands with new space
By Kevin Reagan | July 28, 2021
ImprovMania, Chandler’s long-running comedy theater, has found a new home after buying a building from the city.
The building...
Single Saturday Night: Cole Swindell expects a good time at casino
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | July 18, 2021
Country singer Cole Swindell is excited to see concert dates on his schedule — especially Arizona, where he...
Brothers in Arms: Damage Inc. recalls Metallica’s first four albums
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | July 18, 2021
Chris Knight remembers the first time he heard the acoustic intro to Metallica’s “Fade to Black” in his...
Carrying the Torch: Pop Evil’s music means one thing — rock
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | July 18, 2021
Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty takes offense to the phrase “rock is dead.”
“Rock bands have been toward the...
Hometown Heroes: Katastro returns to Marquee stage for 2 shows
By Claire Spinner | July 18, 2021
Katastro bassist Ryan Weddle is eager to come back to Tempe. Nearly two full years since the genre-bending...
They’re Crafty: PIP Coffee + Clay molds everyone into an artist
By Annika Tomlin | July 12, 2021
Mara Friedman and her husband, Kacey “KC” Bonnem, took their “perpetual idea projects” and turned them into PIP...
Don’t Call It a Comeback: Chandler Center prepares for ‘grand opening’
By Kevin Reagan | July 12, 2021
After more than a year of barring patrons from visiting its theater, the Chandler Center for the Arts...
Dive into Summer Fun: Camp fills summer with swimming, other activities
By Lila Baltman | July 12, 2021
Children can unplug and learn how to swim at Hubbard Family Swim School’s summer six-pack sessions.
The six 30-minute...
A Sound Purchase: Record Store Day keeps heads spinning
By Alex Gallagher | July 12, 2021
Zia Records’ Mary Papenhausen knows the appeal of Record Store Day. She sees customers come in and out...
A ‘Watershed Moment’: New SMoW collection rich with women artists
By Kristine Cannon | July 9, 2021
Since the opening of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW) in 2015, one of the comments...
Pretty ‘Sweet’: Wade Cota prepares fans for debut full-length album
By Alex Gallagher | July 9, 2021
Former “American Idol” contestant Wade Cota named his forthcoming debut full-length album “Sweet Boy Summer.”
However, it’s anything but...
Toy Story: The Great Arizona Puppet Theater brings magic to the...
By Claire Spinner | July 9, 2021
Nancy Smith has always been fascinated by puppetry.
After receiving a set of puppets and a stage when she...
BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Food & Drink
‘It’s Like a Family’: Preserve Tavern boasts comfort food delights
By Kristine Cannon | July 18, 2021
Taking over the old Four Peaks Grill & Tap in North Scottsdale is family-friendly tavern, The Preserve Tavern...
Filling a Niche: Avondale family follows dreams with crepes
By Lauren Serrato | June 25, 2021
Ainor Elgamal has filled a niche in Avondale with her Crepella Crepes.
The family-owned cafe offers a wide selection...
A Family Affair: Mesa family takes pride in Mexican eatery
By Melody Birkett | June 25, 2021
To call Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Mesa a family affair is an understatement.
Six family members have owned...
SPORTS IN THE VALLEY
Shooting for the Top: The Valley’s RUF MMA weighs in
By Grant Greabell | July 12, 2021
RUF MMA, the country’s only Native American-owned fight promotion, is getting its due.
It recently inked a deal with...
A New Home: Off-Road Expo heads to Phoenix Raceway
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | July 1, 2021
The Off-Road Expo Arizona will have a new home in 2021 as the event heads to Phoenix Raceway...
Taking It Day by Day: Pavin Smith wants to help team
By Christina Fuoco-Karsinski | June 21, 2021
When Pavin Smith was called up to the big leagues, he, admittedly, couldn’t sleep that night.
“I had no...
TOP PLACES TO STAY
Chill Out: Winter at The Princess has arrived
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 8, 2021
The temperatures are creeping up, but winter isn’t over yet.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess overhauled its grounds to resemble...
Keeper of the Flame: We-Ko-Pa’s Ember is a red-hot experience
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 5, 2021
When We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort opened in Fort McDowell in October, the 166,341-square-foot facility unveiled an experience.
The hotel lobby...
It’s Perfect: Helicopters, poker are part of The Wigwam golf experience
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 4, 2021
The Wigwam has been a longtime “buddy trip,” says Leo Simonetta, the resort’s director of golf.
Like each season,...