Would a custom message from an Arizona Diamondback tickle your sports-loving spouse? Would your rocker friend be thrilled by a birthday greeting from Alice Cooper? Such are the celebrity close encounters you can book via Cameo, a video sharing website that allows fans to receive personalized videos or direct messages from their favorite celebrity for a set price. More than 30,000 actors, musicians, athletes, authors and reality TV stars can be commissioned to wish you...
While glitzy Las Vegas gets most of the attention, Reno has its own charms. Plan a visit to this northwest Nevada city to learn about its history and enjoy the emerging hospitality scene. Weird Reno Walking Tour This new 75-minute walking tour gives visitors a glimpse of the history of Reno. It was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a fun yet safe way to interact with and learn about the Reno community. Magician tour...
Locals in the national news cycle. Jordin Sparks The American Idol winner and Phoenix native recently participated in a virtual panel about social media and emotional well-being. The series is produced by People magazine and Bring Change to Mind, a nonprofit destigmatizing dialogue about mental health. Dr. Michael T. Lawton Credited by actress Sharon Stone for saving her life after a major stroke in 2001, the Barrow Neurological Foundation president and CEO got another publicity...
Photo courtesy The Hardways Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Arguably the biggest concert this week, The Maine at Crescent Ballroom on August 3, has sold out – but there are plenty of other shows (especially in the rock and jazz genres) to keep you entertained over the next seven days. Jiggle Monday, August 2 at The Lost Leaf...
Storm Large | Photo by Laura Domela Listen to a Powerhouse Vocalist Storm Large shares her story of hope, love and loss during the pandemic in Make It Home, a documentary concert film recorded at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Part road movie, part intimate concert experience, the online performance is presented by Chandler Center for the Arts and includes a live post-concert Q&A. The musician, actor and author tours with Pink Martini as...
Our five biggest takeaways from a wild week in Phoenix sports.
Brandon Decker | Photo Courtesy Macallan Agency Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Everything from a country band featuring a member of the Gin Blossoms to American Songbook jazz is on tap this week. Honeygirl Trio Wednesday, July 28 at Copper Blues Scott Johnson of the Gin Blossoms and Kira Brown play contemporary, cool acoustic country as two-thirds of Honeygirl...
Enjoy a Musical Slice of the South Get ready for some Southern charm, song and dance with Pump Boys and Dinettes, July 21-Aug. 22. The celebrated jukebox musical tells the tale of four redneck gas station attendants and two waitresses at the Double Cupp diner next door who trade jokes and songs as they go about their simple lives off Highway 57. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and even kitchen...
Pickleball – the sport with the funny name that has been sweeping the nation – was first played in 1965. The approachable pastime combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, with participants playing singles or doubles. The list of Valley venues to play at is growing along with the popularity of the sport. If you’re interested in giving it a go, check out these five places with pickleball courts. G.R. Herberger Park This...
Our five biggest takeaways from the weekend in sports.
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’re giving you details on three free shows (blues, folk and swing, oh my!), plus local retro rockers and a fast-picking guitarist from Austin. Notes from Neptune Friday, July 23 at Chandler Center for the Arts Notes from Neptune plays it all with a touch of jazzy blues – classic rock, modern pop, Motown and more. This eclectic ensemble reinterprets songs by everybody...
Celebrate Lions and Tigers and Suns Fans, Oh My! Grab your favorite Suns gear and decorate your car in all things orange as the Phoenix Zoo rallies the Valley during its summertime Cruise the Zoo, July 18. The drive-through experience allows guests to see flamingos, giraffes, elephants, tortoises, zebras, monkeys and more from the comfort of their own air-conditioned car. Designed to be approximately 30 minutes in length, the narrated tour offers insights, information and facts about...
Photo by Camerawerks Can’t get enough of our Great 48 honoree chef Scott Conant? Neither can we! Here’s an extended cut of our interview for that feature, for your chef-crushing pleasure. We are so excited you’re up for being featured as one of our Great 48. It’s our way to highlight interesting people in the Valley, and after watching you on Food Network for years, I was so excited for you to be part of the Valley. Can you tell me about how that came to be?...
Want to peruse dozens of murals in one short block? Check out Oak Street Alley. This stretch of Oak Street, between 14th and 15th Streets in Phoenix, contains several murals by notable artists. Soak in Aztec Smurf’s impressive aquatic creation. Bow down to Isaac Caruso’s ode to the Hindu god Ganesh. Enjoy Andy Brown’s eclectic offering. Walk alongside Thomas “Breeze” Marcus’ distinctive style. Gaze at Osiris Rain’s peaceful portrait. ...
Snoop Dogg | photo by Jason Persse Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Our selections this week have global flavor, with Siberian swing and a sonic nod to Bastille Day alongside local artists and the incomparable Snoop Dogg. Red Elvises Tuesday, July 13 at Yucca Tap Room The pioneers of Siberian surf rock (yes, that’s a thing) bring their kooky...
