Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, some of our artists are trying to make a comeback, but most of them truly never went anywhere. August 17 Odesza The EDM duo has titled this tour “The Last Goodbye.” But don’t worry! They aren’t hanging up their turntables just yet. 7 p.m., $29-$179, Ak-Chin Pavillon, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com...
Colorful tote bags, silly cards and hand-designed goods are a trademark of Shannon Slocum’s brand, Seriously Shannon. This year at Best Fest, she’s excited to sample some of the foods, meet other vendors and sell her products. What can attendees expect from you at Best Fest? I’ll be there selling my greeting cards which are mostly silly and sarcastic, but I have Arizona themed ones too. I’ll also have stickers, buttons and some tote bags....
“I’m really excited to put a face to my business,” says Madalyn Nault of Madalyn Nault Accessories. For her, Best Fest is a chance to have fun and let loose after being featured in PHOENIX magazine year after year. What can attendees expect from you at Best Fest? I’m bringing purses, wallets and various accessories. They are all made by me. They are fun designs and unique prints. What are you most looking forward to...
From a hiking and backpacking guide service to a full-blown retail store, Debbie Hendricks and the Just Roughin’ It team have conquered the highest peaks. For their next adventure, they’re stopping at Best Fest after winning Best Outdoor Outfitter. What can attendees expect from you at Best Fest? We are bringing some outdoor gear, but it will all be small. We are trying to focus on national brands, but we will definitely be bringing out...
In 2015, Milkweed Arts opened to provide resources for adults who want to expand their interests, build on their skills and avoid the hassle of college courses. Specializing in kiln-formed glass, woodturning, metal jewelry and more, Milkweed Arts provides a quality arts education in a setting that is relaxed, inviting and just plain fun. Milkweed Arts owner Warren Norgaard chats with us about art in Phoenix. Learn more at Best Fest on Saturday, August 13....
In November 2018, Drew Shaw launched Voyce Threads to create conversations around socially conscious apparel. Combining philanthropy, sustainability and fashion, Voyce Thread’ flagship product – mismatched socks – allows customers to have conversations that lead to meaningful actions. We caught up with Shaw, who gave us an inside look into how to support the local community. You can do the same on Saturday, August 13 from 5-10 p.m. at Best Fest. What can attendees expect...
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 throwback acts. August 8 Teyana Taylor The R&B artist announced at the end of 2020 that she was retiring from music for good. And Taylor, who Eddie Murphy fans may recognize from the film Coming 2 America, is going out on a high note. Her third full-length, titled The Album, features appearances...
Chrisie Funari founded The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children in 2014 after losing her daughter, Ava, to cancer in 2012. Funari serves as president of the nonprofit, which provides social, emotional and financial support to families who have a child with cancer. She started the foundation out of her home and has since expanded to a second office. Recently, the organization purchased a 12,000 square-foot-building near Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard to house all their...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. August 2 David Gray The British singer-songwriter is touring in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album White Ladder, which features the hits “Babylon” and “Please Forgive Me.” But the album first came out in 1998, so is our math off? Not exactly. The album was re-released in 2000 by Dave Matthews’ record label,...
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 tried and true road acts. July 26 Anthrax The thrash metal pioneers celebrated their 40th-anniversary last year and are finally hitting the road to celebrate with Black Label Society and Hatebreed, so now’s the time to turn The Van Buren into a “madhouse” and get “caught in a mosh.” 6:45...
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Kansas City and Phoenix are all places fashion designer Maria Behnen has called home. Currently, she teaches at Arizona State University’s Fusion on First, an apartment community and entrepreneurial incubator that helps students master their crafts, from architecture to fashion design. “It’s very rewarding to give back and help ASU grow the fashion program,” Behnen says. It’s a full-circle moment for the designer: She found her love...
Fashion is part of the fabric of the Swan family. Matriarch Tequilla met her husband when they were working at a clothing store in Milwaukee and her son started his own apparel brands after the family moved to Chandler. Now she and daughters Janet and Tara run Klassy Kloset Boutique, an online women’s retailer with personal styling and in-home shopping services. “I used to be an influencer for other brands,” Tara says. “I’m like, ‘Why...
After years of decay, these mid-century motor lodges are bouncing back. The Aloha A retro beach atmosphere permeates this 1950 property in Chandler, which reopened in May following a three-year renovation. alohaarizona.com Egyptian Motor Hotel A 1950s shrine to Egyptian kitsch in the Grand Avenue District, the Egyptian reopened this spring with a rock ’n’ roll vibe and modern Mexican pop-up from Chilte. egyptianmotorhotel.com High Country Motor Lodge Mountain vibes meet 1960s design meets an...
Over the last two decades, buying a home has shifted to a mostly digital landscape. Potential buyers are now searching for homes online first and the lion’s share of the homebuying process is taken care of virtually. Following this trend, Scottsdale real estate referral company HomeLight recently acquired Accept.inc, a Denver-based financial technology lender that gives homebuyers a way to submit all-cash offers. With this acquisition, HomeLight becomes the largest agent-focused cash offer program in...
After delving into his personal history with abuse and addiction in his 2019 memoir Mascara Boy, news anchor turned mental health advocate Brandon Lee returns to his lived experiences in his debut children’s book. SPLAT! Brandon’s Big Fit ($16.99) – co-authored with fellow Emmy-winning journalist Jordana Houchins – was inspired by the trauma-informed mood swings and outbursts Lee experienced as a bullied and abused child. In the rhyming story, young Lee finds a lifeline in...
