When spring sweeps into the Valley, we head outside to enjoy the glorious weather. For some, that means more time spent in the garden sifting through soil, sowing seeds and pruning bushes.
LiteraryLocal and National Writers Headline Brandeis Book and Author Event
Marilyn HawkesMarch 8, 2016
The Brandeis Book and Author Event returns to Phoenix for the 26th year on Monday, March 14, with a full lineup of bestselling authors.
Three BitesKeep on Truckin’
Marilyn HawkesMarch 1, 2016
Glorious March weather makes mobile eating even more appealing. Here are three new options to satisfy your food-truck fancy.
Performing Arts‘Don’t Cry for Me’ Arizona: Evita Debuts at Phoenix Theatre
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 23, 2016
When a new musical hits town, Phoenix theatergoers make a beeline to the box office, and the upcoming opening of Evita at Phoenix Theatre on Feb. 24 will be no exception.
Visual Arts3 Must-See Public Art Installations
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 18, 2016
Have you ever spotted a colorful mural on the side of a building or an abstract sculpture in a park and wondered why it’s there?
CultureGreater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Brings Cultural Films to the Valley
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 15, 2016
The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will mark its 20th anniversary this year and remains true to its mission: To present films with Jewish themes from all over the world to the Greater Phoenix community. For two decades, GPJFF has screened a wide variety high-quality independent films with Jewish content. Last year, more than 6,400 people attended the festival.
MusicArizona Musicfest 2016 Preview
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 9, 2016
For 25 years, Arizona Musicfest has regaled Valley audiences with a wide variety of musical performances, from Broadway and bluegrass to classical and jazz. This year’s festival, which started on January 29 and runs through March 11, features 18 concerts at several North Scottsdale and Phoenix venues. Some concerts are already sold out, and others are selling fast.
SpotlightRachel Stegman
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 1, 2016
We talk trapezes and tight ropes with Circus School of Arizona founder Rachel Stegman
Three BitesInjera-ous Consumption
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 29, 2016
Get in a finger-food mood with the savory delights of Ethiopian cuisine.
Veg OutSpicy Asian Eggplant
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 29, 2016
Tottie’s Asian Fusion stir-fries Japanese eggplant into an umami bomb.
Culture3 Free Old Town Scottsdale Events This Weekend
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 28, 2016
The city of Scottsdale’s January calendar is packed with tony events, from the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction to the Celebration of Fine Art. But if you’re looking for some free entertainment, here are three Old Town Scottsdale options for the last weekend of January.
Walking into the “Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest Violin Maker” exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum, I couldn’t help but think about the collective pleasure these exquisite violins have provided their listeners for centuries.
Health & FitnessWe Tried It: HYPOXI
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 14, 2016
When I first saw the sign for HYPOXI at Scottsdale Seville, I thought it was an oxygen bar. Closer look: The sign says HYPOXI Design Your Body.
CultureVoyeuristic Fun at 3 Winter Home Tours
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 4, 2016
Have you ever driven by an interesting neighborhood and wondered what the houses looked like inside, or why they all have a similar architectural feature? If so, you’re in luck: Many historical neighborhoods are staging home tours in 2016.