Helping Others: Dingers in the Desert raises money for spinal cord injuries
By Haley Smilow
Corey Hahn lost all direction after suffering a spinal cord injury during a baseball game his freshman year at ASU. But baseball always kept him motivated.
Although Hahn could no longer play the...
‘The Greatest Show on Grass:’ Waste Management Phoenix Open returns to great fanfare
By Christopher Boan
The Phoenix Open launched 87 years ago as the brainchild of Bob Goldwater Sr., offering a $500 prize to the event’s champion.
Fast-forward 10 decades, and the Waste Management Phoenix Open has become...
Trail Mix: The Prickly Pedal Tour shows off the Maricopa Trail’s terrain
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The Maricopa Trail is considered a secret to some.
Jeffery Frost is continuing former Maricopa County Supervisor Andy Kunasek’s goal of bringing awareness of the trail with the Prickly Pedal Tour. This year’s...
Celebrating Hip-Hop: The MIM explores the genre with a weekend full of events
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Ten years ago, when the Musical Instrument Museum opened, the first signature event was centered around hip-hop. To mark the decade anniversary, the MIM is returning to the genre.
“Celebrate Hip-Hop” runs from...
Running Through the Ages: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon promotes a community of fitness
By Octavio Serrano
Runners fear they may not finish a race, but at the 2019 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, they’re encouraged by the sound of music.
The 17th annual Rock ‘n’...
Arizona Fine Art Expo: Mesa artist Jordan Byrd uses the egg as a palette
By Sue Kern-Fleischer
Jordan Byrd’s Mesa loft and studio are filled with eggs—but not the cooking kind. Instead, the 29-year-old artist and owner of Inside the Byrd’s Nest is one just a few artists in...
Nom Nom Noodles Festival: Peoria entrepreneur brings a taste of his childhood to the...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Jay Kwan longed for the taste of Asian food he had as a child, so he founded the Arizona Nom Nom Noodles Festival with some of the Valley’s best vendors and restaurants.
The...
Four Days of Cinema: Chandler fest presents international crop of films
By Kevin Reagan
From cult classics to political documentaries, this month’s Chandler International Film Festival promises to deliver a diverse lineup of films for local moviegoers.
The four-day event from January 17 to January 20 will...
Fresh Concepts: Dave Kindig is selling his ‘bitchin’ rides’ at Barrett-Jackson
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Dave Kindig vividly remembers his first visit to Barrett-Jackson.
The host of Velocity’s “Bitchin’ Rides,” Kindig was impressed by the caliber of available vehicles and the showmanship of the auctioneers.
“I went with a...
Hello 2020: Ring in the new decade with these events
By Connor Dziawura
New Year’s Eve is an important time of year. It’s a time to reflect. It’s a time to celebrate. And it’s a time to spend the night with friends and family.
It feels...
