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ArtsBob Boze Bell

Niki D'AndreaMarch 1, 2015

Artist of the Month
Bob Boze Bell
Bob Boze Bell is a man of many cowboy hats.

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TravelNew Orleans

Niki D'AndreaFebruary 1, 2015

Saint City’s cultural and culinary cachet shines.

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HistorySteak through the Heart

Niki D'AndreaJanuary 1, 2015

After nearly 60 years of slinging steaks, the oldest restaurant in the Valley, Monti’s La Casa Vieja, closed on November 17.

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Hot TopicsAnother State of Mind

Niki D'AndreaDecember 1, 2014

Recent officer-involved shootings of mentally ill subjects spur a hard look at Arizona’s police training and need for mental-health care system reform.

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HealthRun for the Causes

Niki D'AndreaDecember 1, 2014

Huff and puff with a purpose at these Valley footrace fundraisers.

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HistoryLost Horizons

Niki D'AndreaNovember 1, 2014

As Tempe celebrates its musical legacy, friends remember the troubled life of late Gin Blossoms guitarist Doug Hopkins.

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CuratorGentlemen, Start Your Allegros

Niki D'AndreaNovember 1, 2014

Sports and sound collide as Phoenix International Raceway and Phoenix Symphony put on a car-themed concert.

Start your engines. Rev ‘em up. Burn rubber.

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Valley NewsNCUIRE-ing Minds

Niki D'AndreaNovember 1, 2014

A one-of-a-kind program at ASU West gives undergrads the doctoral treatment.

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Valley NewsIncumbents Be Gone

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

Following an unusually brutal primary season for Arizona incumbents, we preview the top open-seat Election Day races to be decided on November 4.

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SpotlightGeorge Takei

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

Star Trek trouper and social media king

It’s been almost 50 years since George Takei first played Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu on seminal sci-fi show Star Trek.

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CuratorMaximum AZ

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

The richest person. The strongest man. The hottest hot sauce. Find them all in this salute to Arizona’s most outstanding outliers.

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HistoryOver the Counterculture

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

For a brief blitz in the late ‘60s, Arizona produced a slew of influential underground publications.

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SpotlightBeth McDonald

Niki D'AndreaSeptember 1, 2014

99.9 KEZ-FM Host and Semi-Pro Wine Steward.

The term “radio personality” is a bit of a misnomer with Beth McDonald.

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Hot TopicsStick and Move

Niki D'AndreaSeptember 1, 2014

As children from Central America pour over U.S. borders, the debate about immigration reform and enforcement reaches pugilist-pitch in Arizona.

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TravelPrescott Food Tour

Niki D'AndreaAugust 1, 2014

“Everybody’s Hometown” has grown into an epic eating and drinking destination.

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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.