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ArtsStudio Snapshot: Barbara Swanson

Mike MeyerJanuary 1, 2019

Studio Snapshot: Barbara Swanson

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ArtsArtist of the Month: Joe Netherwood

Jackie DishnerJanuary 1, 2019

It was Joe Netherwood’s childhood love of history and fascination with TV shows like The Lone Ranger that led the Virginia-born draftsman to art.

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ArtsRead It: Writing for a Porpoise

Leah LeMoineJanuary 1, 2019

“Conservation is messy business,” writes Brooke Bessesen in Vaquita: Science, Politics and Crime in the Sea of Cortez ($30, Island Press).

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ArtsTop 3 Arts Events February 2019

Mike MeyerJanuary 1, 2019

Top 3 Arts Events February 2019

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ArtsMusic Notes: Violins of Hope

Jason P. WoodburyJanuary 1, 2019

More than 50 years ago, a young man came into the shop of Israeli luthier Amnon Weinstein. The customer was interested in having a violin that had belonged to his grandfather restored.

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ArtsStudio Snapshot: Jennie Johnson

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2018

Singer-songwriter uses her life story as inspiration

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ArtsArtist of the Month: Julie Hooker

Judy HarperDecember 1, 2018

Julie Hooker doesn’t need watercolors, oils or acrylics to create amazing artworks

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ArtsTop 3 Arts Events January 2019

Mike MeyerDecember 1, 2018

Our top picks for this month’s best arts events

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ArtsElectric Love: Guitars at the Musical Instrument Museum

Jason P. WoodburyDecember 1, 2018

A new installation at the MIM rocks harder than the average exhibit

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ArtsBig Mac

Leah LeMoineDecember 1, 2018

A new biography of statesman Ernest “Mac” McFarland.

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ArtsMusic Notes: Appropriating Arizona

Jason P. WoodburyNovember 1, 2018

National bands are doing a little Southwestern cultural co-opting.

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ArtsArt Break: Studio Snapshot with Brad Towsley

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2018

A look at graphic designer Brad Towsley.

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ArtsArtist of the Month: Ashley Macias

Jackie DishnerNovember 1, 2018

The self-taught surrealist dreams of designing murals in Phoenix.

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ArtsDefying Gravity

Leah LeMoineNovember 1, 2018

Memoir meets poetry meets graphic novel in By the Forces of Gravity.

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ArtsArtist of the Month: Jill Friedberg

Jackie DishnerNovember 1, 2018

Jill Friedberg uses unusual materials to craft her unique artwork.

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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.