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CocktailsPhotos: Summer Cocktail Camp at TexAZ Grill

PHOENIX magazineSeptember 14, 2023

Our 10th and final camp in the 2023 Summer Cocktail Camp series.

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Valley NewsCollections Dept.: Diamondbacks Giveaways Through the Decades

PHOENIX magazineJuly 6, 2023

Here are a few sponsored Diamondbacks giveaways that have struck our fancy over the years.

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DowntownsDowntown Wickenburg

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

If you only see one of the “Downtown Characters,” make it the forlorn “Jail Tree Felon.” Be sure to push the green button and hear the jocular narrative.

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DowntownsDowntown Peoria

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Incognito creatives; fans of curvilinear parapets.

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DowntownsDowntown Glendale

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Antique-hoarding, tattoo-collecting, astrologically minded, theater-loving foodies with a sweet tooth.

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DowntownsDowntown Queen Creek

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Laid-back strollers seeking wide-open spaces; you-pick farm fans.

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DowntownsDowntown Fountain Hills

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Planners, designers and neat freaks with an appreciation for tidy aesthetics

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DowntownsDowntown Cave Creek & Carefree

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Retired bikers, prosperous cowboys and boot-wearing moseyers

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DowntownsDowntown Tempe

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Sports fans, outdoorsy folks and festival-goers

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DowntownsOld Town Scottsdale

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Art aficionados, fitness freaks, cultured cowpokes and weekend clubbers

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DowntownsDowntown Gilbert

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Foodies, families, social butterflies

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DowntownsDowntown Chandler

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect For: Locavores, families and visitors looking for a refreshing fusion of classic and contemporary

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DowntownsDowntown Mesa

PHOENIX magazineJune 23, 2023

Perfect for: Artsy types, introverts and thinkers with an eye on the future

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DowntownsDowntown Phoenix

PHOENIX magazineSeptember 6, 2022

The Southwest’s signature metropolis is a precisely gridded, one-time hay-shipping hub north of the historical Salt River.

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Phoenix FilesBusiness Buzz: Scottsdale’s Young Paris Launches NFT Projects

PHOENIX magazineMarch 3, 2022

Scottsdale multihyphenate Young Paris launches NFT projects for local artists.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.