Saving the Stages: Stephen Chilton selling merch to keep venues open
By Alex Gallagher | April 20, 2021
Stephen Chilton is the vice president of the National Independent Venue Association and the owner of The Rebel Lounge. He remembers the beginning of the pandemic all too...
Going Strong: Anthem-opoly board game sees resurgence amid pandemic
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | April 15, 2021
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic bolstered, it’s the board game business.
Michael Schulte, marketing manager for Cincinnati-based Late for the Sky, witnessed that increase, especially with the...
For the High-End Buyer: Riverton helps local pianists tickle the ivories
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | April 15, 2021
James Harding of Riverton Piano Co. loves what he does for a living. He can play extravagant pianos all day and occasionally rub shoulders with the likes of...
Making Connections: Sage Market overcomes COVID-19 challenges
By Olivia Dow | April 5, 2021
Hosting the Sage Market did not seem like a possibility this year for the Holland Center.
Like many events, the pandemic altered plans for the annual art market, which...
In Bloom: Online floral company FLOWERBX finds success
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | March 24, 2021
Whitney Bromberg Hawkings was working for fashion designer Tom Ford when she became frustrated with the cost and inconsistency of the flowers she was buying and sending.
After 19...
Living Life with ‘Soul’: Sol Flower wants to improve everyone’s quality of life
By Sarah Donahue | March 9, 2021
Sol Flower dispensaries’ mission is to empower its employees and customers to live their lives with “soul.”
CEO Pankaj Talwar says Sol Flower accomplishes this by helping folks with...
Crystal Clear: Kathleen Sabol’s jewelry reflects the Sonoran Desert
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | February 3, 2021
Kathleen Sabol comes to the door of her parents’ Carefree Ranch home in North Scottsdale. The glamorous blonde is wearing subtle-yet-glistening jewelry — pieces she made herself.
Sabol...
Arizona Sage Art Market: Event offers ‘Main Street’ shopping experience
By Annika Tomlin | January 19, 2021
The Arizona Sage Art Market will bring together 30 artists from various mediums during its sixth annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 30. Admission...
All-Natural: Daughter supports cancer society with natural deodorant
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | January 17, 2021
Ginger Panico is doing everything she can to protect women from getting breast cancer, which claimed the life of her mother at age 38.
Panico makes natural deodorant under...
No Mulligan: Russ Ortiz’s 2GG Apparel donates all proceeds to charity
By Morgan Cole
As the holiday season approaches, charities’ demand for donations and involvement increases—this year even more so because of the pandemic.
Founded by 12-year MLB pitcher Russ Ortiz, Mesa’s 2GG Apparel is a golf...
