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ArtsMurder by the Mile

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2017

Former truck driver Jeffrey Yochim takes his pulp thriller Collateral Crimes out on the highway.

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CuratorMaking a (Local) List, Checking it Twice

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2017

Stuck in a gift-giving rut this year? Check out these great local options that even the Grinch in your life will enjoy.

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CuratorGarden Variety

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2017

The grass can be greener on your side of the fence with these gardening workshops.

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HealthCommon Core

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2017

Valley posers rejoice – there’s a Pilates studio tailored just for you.

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Valley NewsDesign School

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2017

Arizona State University’s inaugural fashion program debuts its first season of classes.

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CuratorGrand Canyon University AKA Canyon Corridor

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

GCU and its environs have been slowly gentrifying

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HistoryFor the Love of Pete’s

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

Pete’s Fish & Chips celebrates 70 years of fried fish feasts

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ArtsDesert Dweller

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

Repositioning Paolo Soleri: The City is Nature sizzles at SMoCA.

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ArtsArtist of the Month: Lisa Olson

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

The thread running through Lisa Olson’s artistic life is her love for Arizona, the place where she grew up.

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CuratorBest Fests

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

Our snappy sampler of the Valley’s premier fall and winter festivals

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HealthAdult Jungle Gym

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

Fitwall fuses rock climbing, Crossfit and yoga

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History50 Years of the Suns

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

Shazam! The Valley’s original big-time pro sports team is turning 50. tip off the season with this one-of-a-kind semicentennial salute.

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CuratorBooze Run

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2017

The Valley’s thriving distilleries prove we’re far from a dry state

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Best of the Valley2017 Best of the Valley – Movers & Shakers

Mike MeyerAugust 1, 2017

Meet the Phoenicians who are impacting Valley life and culture in myriad ways.

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People2017 Movers & Shakers – Les & Diane Corieri

Mike MeyerAugust 1, 2017

Diviners of Delight

When Les Corieri first arrived in the Valley from his native Iowa more than three decades ago, it was 118 degrees outside and the Old Town Scottsdale drag was full of boarded-up businesses. “It looked like Beirut,” he says. “I loved it.”

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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.