SpotlightMichael Lanier
Isabella CastilloDecember 1, 2017
The floral wunderkind’s green thumb is on the pulse of the local plant scene.
Isabella Castillo, Author at PHOENIX magazine
Nothing says “Arizona” like saguaros, the Grand Canyon and, of course, puppets. OK, so puppets might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but with one of the most notable puppet theaters in the U.S. located in the heart of Phoenix, puppetry is a part of our local culture.
Performing ArtsReview: Ballet Arizona Presents “Topia” at Desert Botanical Garden
Isabella CastilloJune 7, 2017
Topia, a Ballet Arizona performance that runs through Sunday, is back-dropped by the prickly landscape of Desert Botanical Garden and Papago Park beyond. And it has as many peaks and valleys as the hills beyond the stage.
LifestyleWife Material
Isabella CastilloJune 1, 2017
Shopping local is easier than ever for the betrothed with the Valley’s bevy of bridal boutiques.
ArtsArt Break: MIM Meets The Camby
Isabella CastilloJune 1, 2017
The boutique hotel’s partnership with the Musical Instrument Museum is rockin’.
This Sunday we celebrate the most important woman in our lives — Mom, of course. Finding a present worthy of her sacrifices and generosity is tough, especially if you’ve waited this long to start shopping. (Although, take a look at our Mother’s Day Gift Guide for local goodies that’ll please Mama in a pinch.) That’s why the gods invented brunch, which gives the moms what they really want – time with their kids. Plus, mimosas.
Valley NewsRemodel Behavior
Isabella CastilloMay 1, 2017
Valley shopping centers are getting a little work done this year.
LifestyleLuxe Lumber
Isabella CastilloMay 1, 2017
Local woodworkers bark up the right trees with their knotty creations.
This spring at the Arizona Science Center, phones are ringing off the hook: It’s the ‘70s calling, and they want their lasers back.
Through June, the Science Center is holding a series of events called Lasers and Liquor Nights, and they’re just as far-out and groovy as they sound.
If you were born somewhere between 1982 and the early aughts, there’s a good chance your home is overrun with houseplants, and your Instagram feed is cluttered with close-up succulent shots.
The Valley is no New York City, but it’s also not as whitewashed as some would have you believe. Case in point: In a 2016 study by WalletHub, Phoenix ranked in the top 50 most diverse cities in the nation. And we all know what that means… amazing ethnic food! From flavor-packed Ethiopian to level-five-spicy Thai to authentic Mexican, there’s always a veritable around-the-world restaurant crawl just waiting to happen. And if you want to try your hand at actually making Grandma’s recipe from the Old Country, the Valley’s got you covered at one of its many ethnic markets.
Pyrographer Alexandra Bowers plays with fire to make her art.
The colorful works of Mexico’s most renowned artists come to Phoenix this month.
Food ReviewsSerial Dining
Isabella CastilloApril 1, 2017
Bid farewell to dinner series season with these bespoke engagements.