Picture This: Restaurants worth snapping about
By Jordan Houston | September 3, 2021
The only thing better than enjoying mouth-watering food is indulging in a just-as-tasty atmosphere.
With over 1 billion monthly...
Pour the Paso, Please!: The best bottles from the wine region
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...
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Attractions
Living the Dream: Christmas Pudding guests praise Alice Cooper’s work
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | December 4, 2021
Despite their multiplatinum successes, singers Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Collective Soul’s Ed Roland still have pinch-me...
A Special Year: ‘Christmas Eve’ is the star of TSO’s show
By Alan Sculley | November 19, 2021
Last year, Trans-Siberian Orchestra was forced to cancel its signature annual project — the holiday tour of U.S....
Fighting Another Day: Marc Cohn finds songwriting cathartic
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 19, 2021
Marc Cohn could be considered a survivor.
His mother died when he was 2, followed by his father 10...
Holding Court: Nerdcore rapper Mega Ran releases ode to basketball
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 19, 2021
Former middle school English teacher and nerdcore rapper Mega Ran is a basketball junkie.
In celebration of the beginning...
Revving Up: FuelFest celebrates cars and ‘The Fast and the Furious’
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 19, 2021
Cody Walker and Tyrese Gibson were catching up at Red Lobster when the conversation turned to Cody’s late...
A Sort of Homecoming: Matthew Honeycutt looks forward to showing off...
By Alex Gallagher | November 17, 2021
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Matthew Honeycutt found himself contemplating his next move.
His band was sidelined,...
Lost and Found: Michael Friedman brings rock legends to Phoenix
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 15, 2021
Michael Friedman had a job most people would dream of. He spent the 1960s and 1970s managing and...
These Magic Moments: Bria Skonberg’s music covers the spectrum of emotions
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 15, 2021
Trumpeter Bria Skonberg says, lately, her shows channel her melancholic and frustrated feelings.
“I had a baby and that’s...
Back from the Dead: Halestorm returns to the stage for empowering...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 11, 2021
Arejay Hale loves Arizona. The Halestorm drummer — and brother to singer Lzzy Hale — revels in the...
The Real Deal: Plush defies stereotypes to produce straight-up rock
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | November 11, 2021
The four women of the rock band Plush knew they had to build up momentum for their self-titled...
What Makes an Artist: Keshi shows off newfound confidence
By Olivia Munson | November 10, 2021
Vietnamese American singer-songwriter Keshi has not had many opportunities to showcase the talent he has cultivated over the...
Healing Songs: Madeline the Person finds solace in new album
By Annika Tomlin | November 8, 2021
Quarantine brought out true emotions and raw talent. Both can be said about rising alt-pop singer-songwriter Madeline the...
BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Food & Drink
Booze Cruise: Wine Wagon offers fun shuttle service to Sedona wineries
By Jordan Houston | November 5, 2021
Cruise and booze in style with the Valley’s first same-day wine tour shuttle service from Scottsdale to Sedona.
Tour...
Out of the Box: Dustin Cooke has no plans to tame...
By Mia Andrea | October 28, 2021
Dustin Cooke has always been immersed in the culinary world. He grew up in the wine country of...
A Spirited Splash: Arizona-based vodka brand makes waves since relaunch
By Jordan Houston | October 23, 2021
Roxx Vodka founder Angela Nielsen couldn’t be prouder of her journey, which included a tumultuous litigation battle with...
SPORTS IN THE VALLEY
Coming Soon: Mega indoor pickleball venue sets sights on Chandler
By Paul Maryniak | November 19, 2021
It was only a matter of time and Chandler resident Mike Rodrigues is seizing the moment.
Sometime in the...
HBCU Challenge: Colleges bounce to a national stage
By Keaton Mallory | November 11, 2021
Historically Black colleges and universities’ basketball teams will take the national stage from the Footprint Center Sunday, November...
Teeing Up: Patriot All-America tournament now to include women
By Joe McHugh | November 8, 2021
The Patriot All-America golf tournament has opened its field to women for the first time in its 11...
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,...