The Eagles | Photo by Ebru Yildiz Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Check out this week’s top picks. February 28 Andy Shauf Andy Shauf might not have reached the upper echelons of indie stardom (yet), but the Canadian singer-songwriter might sound familiar if you follow former President Barack Obama’s music playlists. The Neon Skyline, Shauf’s critically acclaimed 2020 breakthrough, made his...
If you’re curious about what’s going on in the local arts community, we curate a monthly list of what’s new and noteworthy, from new exhibits to upcoming shows. Welcome Springtime with the Seasonal Art on the Boardwalk Festival Hosted by Sundance Creek Promotions and located at the Arizona Boardwalk’s outdoor courtyard near OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland, Art on the Boardwalk is free and family-friendly. Connect with local artists and shop for fine arts and...
Black Pistol Fire by Charles Reagan for Innings Arizona 2022 Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’re featuring cover bands or musicians who play with other bands. February 22 Black Jacket Symphony Presents Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours The passing of Christine McVie prompted drummer Mick Fleetwood to declare that Fleetwood Mac is “done.” While there are plenty of tribute...
Junior Achievement of Arizona’s mission is to empower future generations with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace and beyond, by teaching kids and young adults about money management, workforce readiness and entrepreneurial thinking. We recently connected with Anne Landers, Junior Achievement of Arizona’s vice president of strategic impact, about some of JA’s programs. What are some of the important and valuable skills that participants learn by participating in Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement is the...
Andrew Pielage visited a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed space for the first time in 2011. The then-hotel manager with a love for landscape photography was hooked. “Once you see it, it’s hard to not go back and see more,” Pielage says. “It’s not just something you see. Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture is something you feel. He’s curating our experience in his buildings through his design techniques.” That visit to Taliesin West started a journey into architectural...
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Tourists often overlook resort gift shops, assuming they’re full of overpriced trinkets. Locals might never visit a resort to shop. Both approaches are flawed – especially in the case of this resort, where the gift shop is as carefully curated as the art that permeates the property. The boutique offers work by artists who live in Cattle Track, an art community across the street from the resort. Established in 1929, Cattle Track has been “maintaining...
Glai Baan chef/owner Pornsupak “Cat” Bunnag’s solo summer 2022 trip to her native Thailand felt different than her usual yearly visits. For one, her life and business partner, Dan Robinson, stayed home due to other commitments. For another, it was her first homecoming since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The purpose was to visit my family and friends and go explore and try new restaurants, bars and the food scene in general,” Bunnag says....
You’ve shredded at Arizona’s ski resorts, you’ve hit Aspen and Vail. Why not head up to the Eastern Sierra of California to ski or snowboard the majestic slopes of the Sierra Nevada? The recently remodeled Sierra Nevada Resort makes a great base camp, situated approximately 7,900 feet above sea level in downtown Mammoth Lakes. Built in 1967, it was a haunt for Rat Packers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and other Hollywood luminaries. After a day...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week, we’re featuring concerts revolving around sporting events. February 6 Margo Price Nashville royalty will take the throne in Downtown Phoenix when the Grammy-nominated performer of “Hands of Time,” who also has the distinction of being the first country artist on Jack White’s Third Man Records label, pays the Valley a visit. 7:30...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week, we’re featuring events from some of the Valley’s finest musicians. January 31 ASU Musical Interlude featuring Michael Compitello Percussionist Michael Compitello is giving talented classical musicians in the Grand Canyon State the opportunity to show off their extraordinary gifts in one of the best-sounding concert halls in the Valley. 10:30 a.m., $7...
Perhaps more than any other opera, Georges Bizet’s Carmen lends itself to fanciful adaptations. In 1990 there was Carmen on Ice, starring skaters Katarina Witt and Brian Boitano. In 2001 there was Carmen: A Hip Hopera, starring Beyoncé Knowles. In 2022, Arizona Opera entered the fray with CARMEN: The Graphic Novel (Clover Press, $35). The 112-page narrative comic was funded by a Kickstarter campaign and is the brainchild of opera director and tenor Alek Shrader,...
If you’re visiting Arizona for the Super Bowl – or just want to know your neighborhood better – take a break from Google reviews and download ListenUp, a free app that tells audio stories in up to 22 languages. Developed by Scottsdale residents Irina and Igor Ilyinsky, ListenUp shares hyperlocal stories and personal anecdotes that provide background on the area you’re in to enrich exploration. listen-up.app
Located almost directly in the center of the state, Payson is often referred to as the heart of Arizona. Head up to Rim Country this winter for beautiful scenery and a slew of new dining options. Danzeisen Dairy This old-fashioned creamery store has become a tradition for many tourists and locals since opening in 2020. Last summer, Danzeisen added handcrafted “hard” ice cream – infused with booze – to its menu, alongside classic shakes and...
One spring event in the Valley hits everyone’s sweet spot: Innings Festival. Since 2018, baseball legends and music fans have converged for some rock ’n’ roll fun (inningsfestival.com). But which acts stand out in the lineup? Here’s our list of the performers who we think will hit it out of the park at Tempe Beach Park on February 25 and 26. HOME RUN Green Day The ’90s band, which headlines Saturday’s lineup, brought punk into...
