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Givēon | Photo by Zamar Velez Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week we’re focusing on party artists. September 12 Givēon You may recognize the distinctive vocals of the California-based singer from Justin Bieber’s hit single “Peaches.” And now, after releasing two critically acclaimed EPs, the R&B artist finally released his first solo album over the summer and is taking...

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Need a fall vacation? Consider a getaway to the foothills of the Boise Mountains. Idaho’s capital has something for everyone, from the history buff to the nature enthusiast to the foodie. Cherie Buckner-Webb Park The city teamed up with Capital City Development to turn a former parking lot into a brand-new urban park. Plenty of green space and seating make Cherie Buckner-Webb Park a beautiful reason to get outside. The park offers walking and bike...

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The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are slowly making their way back down to sane levels, so you know what that means: It’s time for the Arizona State Fair! The Valley’s harbinger of fall is back this year with more fun food, live music and adventurous activities than ever before. From rodeos and monster trucks to trapeze acts and hypnotists, there’s something to captivate everyone in your family or friend group. On the...

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Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization with a mission of “transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts.” The staff and volunteers work with children who have experienced abuse, neglect and/or homelessness in a variety of settings. Free Arts provides a weekly mentoring program, professional artist series, free arts days and a camp where children learn how to express their stories through art. Michael Jung, a freelance writer who...

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If you’re looking for ways to stay active with a busy schedule, Scottsdale-based physical therapist Dr. Megan Daley has a few ways to help you do that without spending hours in the gym. After practicing in Phoenix for six years, Daley opened her own business, Move on the Daley, in 2020 to make personalized physical therapy more accessible. Daley offers one-on-one sessions, mobility assessments and performance memberships for patients of all ages to create a...

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Over the past three months, available short-term vacation rentals have increased by 19 percent from the companies Vrbo and Airbnb in the Phoenix metro area. Whether you’re looking for a place for a family getaway, bachelorette party or quiet staycation, these homes can offer a cozier and more intimate alternative to a traditional resort vacation. Here are a few of the best short-term vacation rentals across the Valley :  SCOTTSDALE Desert Villa in North Scottsdale...

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In 2014, Adriene Jenik felt called to contribute to the climate change conversation in a meaningful way. The Arizona State University art professor, who grew up with a professional psychic mother, turned to the “guidance system of the tarot.” It took her two years to develop her own tarot deck, crafting each card out of agave paper and recycled cotton and linen, hand-drawing a unique symbol on each and adorning them with plant-based pigments. She...

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Inflation isn’t just hitting us at the grocery store and gas pump. It’s affecting music lovers, too. According to a January CNBC report, the average price of concert tickets will hit an all-time high this year, and that doesn’t include fees. As we head into the fall concert season, here’s a rundown of the shows most likely to empty your bank account. BAD BUNNY September 28 Chase Field You might want to see this multi-hyphenate...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week we’re focusing on artists who’ve rearranged their sound. September 7 Sammy Hagar and the Circle The Red Rocker’s supergroup, which features Michael Anthony, guitarist Vic Johnson, and drummer Jason Bonham, is hitting the road. He’s described their sound as “American folk-rock” with an edge. But they’ll probably still play “I Can’t Drive 55.”...

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This Saturday, September 3 is National Cinema Day. Multiplex chains across the Valley, from Harkins to AMC to Cinemark to West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-In, are slated to observe the event by offering an admission price of $3 per person all day. It’s been quite a while since a movie ticket was that cheap even at a discount theater, let alone a first-run house. But aging pop culture curmudgeons who can’t find much new these...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week we’re focusing on great arena shows past and present. August 30 The Weeknd Outside of his 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show, music fans never had the chance to experience The Weeknd perform his critically acclaimed album After Hours in a live setting (thank you, pandemic). Now the R&B artist has two albums to promote...

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A new music festival featuring a diverse medley of local and national alternative, indie, pop and rock artists is coming to Downtown Phoenix this December. Presented by local promoter Psyko Steve and nonprofit organization Downtown Phoenix, Inc., the two-day boutique fest will take place Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at Margaret T. Hance Park. The event was officially announced this morning at a press conference in Downtown Phoenix, which featured remarks from Phoenix...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week’s performers are known for great partnerships on stage or in the studio. August 22 Incubus Incubus hasn’t released a full-length album in five years, making the band’s summer tour even more exciting. Since the “Drive” group has nothing new to promote, the beloved Southern California band can add more fan favorites and deep...