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 Coffee + Clay.
“I was doing ceramics in my laundry room,...
Floating Fun: Salt River Tubing celebrates state’s natural resources
By Claire Spinner | June 8, 2021
Salt River Tubing gives tubers the chance to celebrate their inner pirate and sail the “seven seas” without leaving Arizona.
Salt River Pirates, as part of USDA’s National Get...
A Little Horseplay: Edward Maciejczyk leads one unbelievable ‘knight’
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | June 8, 2021
Edward Maciejczyk walks through Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament’s stables, petting and making conversation with horses with names like Jalapeno, Jaramillo and Donador.
Medieval Times’ head knight treats them...
‘No hugs, NO kisses’: Goodyear artist’s photo on display at show
By Bridgette M. Redman | May 12, 2021
When Johanna Virgil learned about the Scottsdale art project “I Am You, You Are Me: Portraits,” she knew exactly which photograph she wanted to submit.
“I thought I’d...
‘A Day in the Wild West’: Arizona Gunfighters to perform at Cave Creek’s Frontier...
By Alex Gallagher | May 12, 2021
Bob and Dale Charnes have been performing historical reenactments of the Wild West for over 60 years, nearly 30 of which have been spent in Arizona.
Now, their Arizona...
Hitting the Road: Trolls build a fanbase at Legoland Discovery Center
By Olivia Dow | May 11, 2021
The Trolls World Tour has set up a residency at the Legoland Discovery Center at Arizona Mills through May.
Kids can look for trolls hidden in Lego City, get...
Keeping the Tradition Alive: Black Rodeo recalls Western history, culture
By Laura Latzko | May 11, 2021
The Arizona Black Rodeo is about more than entertainment. The event gives contestants a place to compete and spread awareness about African American contributions to Southwestern heritage.
“African Americans...
Going Old School: The Eddy brings pinball machines to Cave Creek
By Tara Alatorre | May 10, 2021
The Eddy is stepping up to boost family-friendly entertainment gaming in the community. The Cave Creek food truck park and gallery recently added a small pinball arcade.
Eight premium...
‘Refuse to be a Victim’: Well Armed Women classes build confidence
By Sarah Donahue | May 7, 2021
Karin Johnson always longed to create a place for women to connect, interact and grow with each other.
“Who knew that it was going to be the firing range,”...
A Special Treat of Africa: The Zuzu African Acrobats bring high-energy tradition to Phoenix
By Annika Tomlin | May 6, 2021
The Zuzu African Acrobats have performed in more than 25 countries since the group was founded 15 years ago in Mombasa, Kenya.
Now they’ll take their blend of circus-style...
