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The PHiX8 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day in Phoenix

Madison RutherfordAugust 23, 2024

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TravelJust Back from the Faroe Islands with Tara Hitchcock

Madison RutherfordAugust 2, 2024

She gives us the lowdown on this self-governing archipelago between Iceland and Norway.

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The PHiX9 Can’t-Miss Activities to Check Out During a San Diego Road Trip This Summer

Madison RutherfordJuly 19, 2024

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Collections Dept.Collections Dept.: Best of the BOV Covers from the PHOENIX Archives

Madison RutherfordJuly 12, 2024

To honor more than two decades of our annual celebration of top-shelf people, places and things in metro Phoenix, we took a stroll through the magazine’s archives to unearth a quintet of impressively preserved milestone issues.

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight: Nash Vintage Collective in Mesa

Madison RutherfordJuly 11, 2024

Artist and entrepreneur Heather Nash grew up in Old Town Scottsdale, styling ’70s button-ups, Gap crewnecks and Frye boots she swiped from her father’s closet.

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Space CaseSpace Case: Black Sheep Wine Bar & Merchant

Madison RutherfordJuly 5, 2024

Full-service interior design and construction company Chalk Design & Build executed the look for this Art Deco-inspired lounge in downtown Chandler.

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Space CaseSpace Case: PYRO

Madison RutherfordMay 7, 2024

A 1930s-era Japanese supper club was the inspiration for this sleek space.

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FeaturesTravelThe Great Arizona Airbnb

Madison RutherfordMay 1, 2024

Our picks for the most remote, refreshing or otherwise unconventional vacation rentals in Arizona this summer.

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PeopleOnward and Upward: Meet Upward Projects Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Bailey

Madison RutherfordMay 1, 2024

Lauren Bailey has built a career out of transforming historical buildings into wildly successful restaurants. Now, she’s turning her creative eye toward protecting the Valley’s waning midcentury structures.

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The PHiXLegendary Artist and Skater Lucas Beaufort to Visit Valley Skate Shop on Nationwide Tour

Madison RutherfordApril 17, 2024

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PeopleSpotlight: Relentless Beats Founder Thomas Turner

Madison RutherfordMarch 11, 2024

We sat down with Phoenix event company Relentless Beats founder Thomas Turner to chat about AI-generated songs, Valley music venues and the evolution of EDM.

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FeaturesLivewellOperation Second Chances: Inside the Delicate Coordination of an Organ Transplant

Madison RutherfordMarch 9, 2024

The art of transferring an organ between donor and recipient is a massive logistical symphony of sorrow and science, time and triumph.

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MusicCollections Dept.: M3F Flyers Through the Years

Madison RutherfordMarch 8, 2024

You’ve probably gotten a glimpse of the 2024 M3F lineup announcement ahead of the festival’s debut at Steele Indian School Park this March 1 and 2, but here’s a peek into a few of the fest’s past promotional posters.

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Space CaseSpace Case: Hot Chicken Alley

Madison RutherfordMarch 7, 2024

This North Phoenix fast-casual restaurant features an urban, industrial vibe and inviting color palette.

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The PHiXThe Nature Conservancy Partners with Local Media Outlets to Host 11th Annual Student Photo Contest

Madison RutherfordMarch 6, 2024

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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.