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Web ExtrasPhoenix Staycation Exclusives!

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2018

Valley resorts already offer screaming summer specials, but some have offered additional promos exclusively for PHOENIX readers.

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Amuse BouchesPav on Juice: Laramita Cellars

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2018

A monthly look at Arizona wine with Valley dining impresario Pavle Milic.

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ArtsArt Break: Studio Snapshot with Judith Amiel-Bendheim

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2018

Judith Amiel-Bendheim throws beautiful pottery in her backyard studio

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ArtsTop 3 Arts Events June 2018

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2018

Our top picks for June’s best arts events

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Taras BIG TravelsTara’s Staycation Guide 2018

Mike MeyerJune 1, 2018

The Valley TV personality dishes on her favorite summer staycation adventures.

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Web Extras“Honest Abe” Dyer?

Mike MeyerMay 2, 2018

Just how honest is independent gubernatorial candidate Noah “Unapologetically Honest” Dyer? We test his candor in this rapid-fire video interview.

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Valley NewsThe Lobby – From the Hip

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Calling All Photographers!

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Valley NewsThe Lobby – Dashboard

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Things we love and loathe this month

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TravelRed Ledges Utah – The Best of the Rockies

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

A CEO’s Vision and a Family’s Dedication to Building a Community – and a Lifestyle

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Amuse BouchesAmuse-Bouches May 2018

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Tasty local news bites to whet your appetite.

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SpotlightBethanie Mattek-Sands

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Tennis star Bethanie Mattek-Sands hopes to be Wimbledon’s comeback kid after recovering from a nasty 2017 injury.

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ArtsArt Break: Studio Snapshot with Stacy Eden

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Stacy Eden crafts wickedly cool metal crowns under her Clutch Jewelry label.

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ArtsTop 3 Arts Events May 2018

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Our top picks for May’s best arts events.

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CuratorCreature Features

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Taxidermy is enjoying a resurgence, thanks to quirky design trends and millennial irony.

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CuratorDay at the Museum

Mike MeyerMay 1, 2018

Keep the kiddos cultured – and cool – at Valley museums this month.

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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.