Johnson Group Tactical: Couple bring military experience to tactical classes
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Oz and Karin Johnson of Desert Hills started their company, Christian-based Johnson Group Tactical, in October 2020.
At the top of its website is a quote from John 15:13, “Greater love has no...
Roll With It: 810 Billiards and Bowling strikes CityScape
By Annika Tomlin
Mike Siniscalchi founded 810 Billiards and Bowling in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2015. Soon, he’s bringing it to Chandler and Downtown Phoenix’s CityScape.
“The CityScape developers, Red Development, which owns the...
‘An Island of Art’: Artists share their passion under the white tents
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
When Ans Taylor paints, she finds her happy space. It’s relaxing, and it allows her to share her passion with the Arizona landscape.
“I can paint for hours, and I can lose myself...
‘Demonstrate…and Donuts’: Gold Palette ArtWalk makes a sweet 2021 debut
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit that provides assistance to public safety officers and their families, will be the beneficiary of the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s Gold Palette ArtWalk.
Themed “Demonstrate…and Donuts,” the...
A Magical Christmas Journey: Verde Canyon Railroad takes kids and wildlife to Santa
By Victoria Stibrik
Christmas is coming, and Verde Canyon Railroad will celebrate with Liberty Wildlife of Arizona as the Magical Christmas Journey comes to Clarkdale.
“We respect all of our friends who have different railroads that...
All Gas, No Brakes: Enjoy the fun of Octane Raceway’s socially distanced entertainment
By Sarah Nguyen
One of the Valley’s finest establishments for family entertainment has plenty to be excited about these days.
The business is aware of the health and safety concerns surrounding the pandemic and has made...
Tickets for Veterans: Organization sets virtual event to continue mission
By Connor Dziawura
Veteran Tickets Foundation set its own records in the first quarter of 2019.
Also known as Vet Tix, the nonprofit that provides event tickets to all branches of current military and veterans, as...
Shimmering with Hope: Sandy Pendleton’s contemporary glass art shines
By Sue Kern-Fleischer
At a time when many arts and entertainment events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour, Hidden in the Hills, is happening Friday, November...
Starving Artists, Artists Starving to Know: Kierland POP festival returns to North Scottsdale
By Andrew Checchia
Timeliness. Though evocative on its own, the word has grown deeply nuanced throughout a pandemic defined by a collective sense of bad timing.
There could never be a “good time” for a global...
Canal Convergence: Annual event has big virtual plans
By Kristine Cannon
You’ll need more than just your face mask and hand sanitizer at this year’s Canal Convergence.
To get the most out of the 10-day experience, attendees will also need to download a cell...