March/April 2022

March/April 2022 Editor's Note

Steal a glimpse into the life and times of workaholic doctors who have cultivated intense hobbies and unique side hustles beyond scrubs and stethoscopes.

Cactus poachers are preying on Arizona’s deserts to support a growing international trade in smuggled succulents. Meet the innovative naturaliats and park rangers tasked with stopping them.

It’s high season in Phoenix. And with it comes the usual panic over how to jam in the most fun in a short window of weather heaven. We’re here to help with this deep-dive evens guide.

Steal a glimpse into the life and times of workaholic doctors who have cultivated intense hobbies and unique side hustles beyond scrubs and stethoscopes.

Cactus poachers are preying on Arizona’s deserts to support a growing international trade in smuggled succulents. Meet the innovative naturaliats and park rangers tasked with stopping them.

Chip Mulala is part beer evangelist, part business manager. That's why he carries around two backpacks each day when he crisscrosses the Valley spreading the beer gospel to potential clients.

Arizona muralist Kayla Newnam is traveling the U.S. in a renovated camper and painting murals in all 50 states.

Baywatch actress Gena Lee Nolin now lives in Scottsdale and is preparing to release her second book next year.

Arizona physicians, institutions and philanthropists are on the cutting edge of innovative treatments, procedures and programs.

A behind the scenes look at the photo shoots for our Top Doc selections.

Get to know some of the Mayo Clinic physicians with these specialty profiles.

From fostering options to a pet photo contest, Arizona Humane Society offers animal connections.

Get to know some of the best physicians in the Valley with these specialty profiles.

Downtown Mesa is a craft beer destination with 5 (soon to be 7) Main Street breweries in walking distance.

Arizona Gives is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Arizona Gives Day event on April 5-6 this year.

Historically, "Upper RoRo" was the less developed half of the famed arts district, but thanks to a crop of upstart restaurants, shops and murals, it's buzzing with an infections new energy.

Stake out a choice slice of legendary Mexican resort town at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa.

Rock star scientist Dr. Herbert Stahnke dazzled audiences in his 1950s TV show and created a life-saving scorpion antivenin.

Try artisanal cake mix, movie popcorn and canned cold-brew coffee this spring.

A Tempe entrepreneur and his college buds reconcile and old Italian favorite.

Let them eat... white beans? Once a peasant staple, this ancient French casserole is a royal treat for Valley diners.

At Sotol, a fun rooftop bar in downtown Gilbert, sotol is the bright, grassy foundation for its signature cocktail called Sotol So Good.

Get to know some of the Mayo Clinic physicians with these specialty profiles.

From fostering options to a pet photo contest, Arizona Humane Society offers animal connections.

Get to know some of the best physicians in the Valley with these specialty profiles.

Arizona Gives is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Arizona Gives Day event on April 5-6 this year.