In the 1920s, “break a leg” was a way to wish theater people good luck in auditions and performances. But in the 2020s, it might as well be “break the internet,” especially since companies have had to cancel or postpone productions or move their performances to live streams in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Thankfully for thirsty theatergoers, there are a handful of local groups providing performing arts content they can enjoy from the...
Every Tuesday and Wednesday after 3 p.m., Whyld Ass Grill owner Keith Wyatt sets several quarts of soup outside the door of his vegan restaurant in Phoenix for anyone to take. It’s a gesture of gastronomic goodwill from someone who knows what it’s like to struggle. Wyatt had barely reopened after recovering from flooding when he shuttered amid coronavirus concerns. Since the pandemic, he’s had to lay off 85 percent of the staff at his...
Video: Craft 64 owner James Swann explains why he's aiming for June 1 at the latest to bring craft beer & pizza lovers back inside for sit down service.
Do you know your Corey Haim films from your Corey Feldman flicks? Are you hip to the fact that the Seattle Mariners are the only MLB team to never play in a World Series? Maybe you’re the person friends call to settle arguments about whether or not the guitar solo in “Freebird” is longer than the guitar solo in “Stairway to Heaven” (it is)? Even if you don’t know anything other than you’re bored and...
Our PHOENIX magazine staff gives you a sneak peak at the May 2020 issue on newsstands now.
In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout. What have you been watching, reading and listening to during quarantine? Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Blazing through season three of Ozark (definitely an improvement over last season), obsessively watching and re-watching Rick and Morty, getting acquainted with the jazz-glitch electronica of Floating Points, and watching old Lakers games on YouTube with my droogies via Zoom. Leah LeMoine –...
Highform, a Phoenix-based real estate technology and marketing firm for multifamily property developers and residential brokerages, recently conducted a survey to gauge renters’ reactions to COVID-19. Some of the results were shocking, says Tim Harmon, Highform’s director of multifamily. Coronavirus concerns caused renters to change their mind about renewing a lease or moving. Before the pandemic, renters were separated by less than three percentage points when it came to their plan to renew their current...
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is rooted in tradition. The iconic resort hosts a slew of seasonal events, such as Summer at the Princess, that brings the community together. How could the Princess honor these time-honored traditions during a global pandemic? The solution was simple – create a drive-in movie night for families to enjoy an evening out in the safety of their car. “We are definitely involved in our community in a big way and over...
In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout. Have you picked up any new hobbies or skills? Or spent more time on existing ones? Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Pickling! Leah LeMoine – Managing Editor I’ve always been into cooking, and over the last couple of years I’ve been working on my (previously limited) baking skills. During quarantine, I have...
Private travel is more appealing than ever before. For the financially able, there’s Set Jet, Scottsdale’s membership-based private jet charter company that offers direct flights to destinations including San Diego and Las Vegas. According to a company spokesperson, “Set Jet was the first company in Arizona to test its employees for COVID-19” and announced it would “provide free testing to any of its members who wish to travel on a Set Jet flight.” setjet.com
Ladera Taverna y Cocina may be temporarily closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a tipple or two from its award-winning mixologist, Colton Brock. He won Arizona Cocktail Weekend’s Last Slinger Standing competition in February, but lately he’s been slinging simple mezcal drinks at home. We caught up with Brock and asked him to share a couple of recipes for us to try. What have you been mixing up at home? I predominantly drink mezcal and other agave spirits,...
Catch up with 10 Arizona-based artists as they share their workspaces, creations and experiences during their coronavirus quarantines. Eric Cox How long have you been a professional artist? 20+ years What medium are you best known for? My works range from small graphite sketches and mixed media paintings, all the way to large scale aerosol murals. How has the coronavirus quarantine inspired or affected your work and/or livelihood? I am heartbroken. I am overwhelmed. There...
Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...
In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout. What have you been doing to take care of your mental, emotional and spiritual health during this crazy time? Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Nature walks on the Arizona Canal, bike rides with my kids, Internet poker. Leah LeMoine – Managing Editor I’ve been meditating for almost a decade, so I continue that daily...
Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...
