Learning about issues on the news is great, but to truly understand, you have to listen to the real people behind the sound bites. Sharing local stories is the raison d’être of Hear Arizona, a grant-funded podcast that covers topics like aging, accessibility and housing, and offers solutions and resources.
Celebrate the Legends of Rock ’n Roll The Men’s Council of Phoenix Art Museum presents Lost Negatives of Rock & Roll, an exhibit of rare and casual photos taken of legendary artists of the 1960s, including Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Kris Kristofferson, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield and more. Taken by former manager and music producer Michael Friedman, the black-and-white photos were stored in Friedman’s attic and forgotten for more than 50 years....
Curt Mattson knows horses better than the back of his clay-dusted hands. His distinctive sculptures of the animals are a testament to his childhood growing up on ranches along the West Coast. Mattson realized in his late 20s that life on the range would soon render him broke – or broken – and turned to art as another expression of his investment in the life of cowboys. His clay sculptures dig beyond the flesh of...
There’s much more to Tijuana than cheap tacos and cervezas. Restaurateur Michael Babcock say’s it’s a bona fide foodie destination. “The food scene is really vibrant. It has a mix of deeply rooted traditional northern Mexican food meets [the] San Diego progressive restaurant scene,” he says. After serving as culinary director for Welcome Diner for seven years, Babcock started Instrumental Hospitality Group two years ago and launched Belly, a Japanese- and Southwest Asian- inflected restaurant...
Telosa isn’t the first desert utopia envisioned for the Valley. Some communities have been around for decades, others are still in the dream phase. Sun City Developer Del Webb created the “original retirement community” in the early 1960s. The West Valley burg is largely responsible for the Phoenix metro’s status as a haven for seniors. Arcosanti Architect Paolo Soleri’s vision of arcology – architecture plus ecology – was manifested in this artsy commune north of...
Dar Williams | Photo by Ebru Yildiz Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week brings everything from a folk singer and a 1990s alt. rock giant to a session saxophonist and underground house music DJ. Dar Williams Friday, November 19 at Musical Instrument Museum Singer-songwriter Dar Williams performs songs from her 31-year career as a folk musician, plus new...
Creating clothes was more than an artistic pursuit for Phoenix designer Kelsey Garner – it was a method of healing. “I struggled with an eating disorder for five years, so my whole goal was to bring a clothing brand where everyone felt good about their body,” she says. She established her “slow fashion” line K.S. Garner seven years ago, when inclusiveness wasn’t a trending topic like it is today for major retailers. “From the time...
Each year, the Polar Express visits the small Northern Arizona town of Williams, and transports passengers directly to Santa’s very own North Pole home. The experience is truly one of a kind, which is why many people visit from various locations just to embark on this special locomotive journey offered through the Grand Canyon Railway. You’ll meet a variety of characters at every step of the journey, from waiting at the train depot with elves...
Check Out the Original Food Truck Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of authentic 1880s chuck wagons as teams from across the West compete using slow-cook, wood-fire methods from the time period to create the best five-course meals fit for the trails at the Chuck Wagon Cook-off, Nov. 13. It’s a tasty homage to the Old West, outdoor cooking and America’s first food truck. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15 meal tickets are limited and sell out fast. Tumbleweed Ranch,...
Late fall is the perfect time for a quick getaway to Lake Havasu City, which recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the rebuilding of the renowned London Bridge. Here’s what’s new in Havasu. The Fresh Herb This new eatery on Swanson Avenue, aka “Restaurant Row,” has a menu with dishes from a range of cuisines. Guests can enjoy a teriyaki grilled chicken sandwich, herb-marinated grilled shrimp or quattro formaggio flatbread, as well as heartier meat...
Janene Hoskovec A video of a mask-less woman coughing on a masked mother and daughter and calling them “sheep” in a Nebraska grocery store went viral in September. Social media sleuths identified the woman as Scottsdale resident Hoskovec, who was subsequently let go from a software company. Doug Parker Visiting the same Arby’s every day and ordering the same meal – roast beef slider and Coke, no ice – the Chandler retiree and World War...
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra | Photo courtesy phoenixafrobeatorchestra.com Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week’s shows veer slightly off the mainstream path and down many different side streets, with everything from EDM and African folk-funk fusion to alt. rock godfather Elvis Costello and gypsy jazz. Negativland and Sue-C Tuesday, November 9 at The Rebel Lounge Since forming in the San...
Colt McCoy and James Conner lead Arizona to season sweep over San Francisco.
Watch Water, Art and Light Collide in Scottsdale Innovative displays that combine water, art and light are in the spotlight as Scottsdale Public Art presents Canal Convergence, Nov. 5-14. The free annual event takes place in the water, on the banks and soaring above the Arizona Canal. Focusing on the theme Art and Technology, the large-scale art installments are complemented by hands-on activities and workshops, artist talks, live music, dance performances, and a beer and...
Big & Rich | Photo by Tom Frisch Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. A cadre of indie artists hits local stages this week, along with some country music legends and a sultry jazz singer. Julien Baker Monday, November 1 at The Van Buren Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Julien Baker, known for being one-third of supergroup boygenius, performs in support of...
