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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (August 12-18)

Editorial StaffAugust 12, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Desert Digest6 Innovative Restaurants in the Valley

Brianna LeeAugust 9, 2024

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: River Walk Trail in the Becker Lake Wildlife Area

Mare CzinarAugust 8, 2024

A short, meandering stretch of the Little Colorado River is a better place thanks to the introduction of coconut matting and recycled Christmas trees.

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Desert DigestJuly 2024 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesAugust 6, 2024

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (August 5-11)

Jason KeilAugust 6, 2024

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Q&AEat Beat Interrogation with Cory Oppold

Marilyn HawkesAugust 5, 2024

Chef Cory Oppold has spent time in some of the Valley’s best kitchens, including Binkley’s, Tarbell’s and Atlas Bistro, before opening COURSE. We caught up with Oppold just after COURSE celebrated its first anniversary.

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Pav On JuiceMaking of a Winery, Vol. X

Pavle MilicAugust 5, 2024

A monthly look at Arizona wine with Valley dining impresario Pavle Milic.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: 3 Sushi Spots to Check Out

Leah LeMoineAugust 5, 2024

Check out these three Valley sushi spots offering happy hour.

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FashionFashion: OXDX

Fatima GabirAugust 5, 2024

Jared Yazzie was still in college in 2009 when he started the cloting line OXDX, inspired by his Diné heritage.

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UncategorizedFood Blogger Natasha Bull Debuts Cookbook, ‘Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials’

Leah LeMoineAugust 5, 2024

Natasha Bull has corralled more than 100 recipes into a debut cookbook.

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Trail HeadStories in the Bones

Mare CzinarAugust 5, 2024

Stacy Osegueda created Desert Nature Alliance with her husband, Jay, to get kids excited about the outdoors through nature-based education centered on interaction with native wildlife bones.

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Adventures3 New Spots in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Fatima GabirAugust 5, 2024

Situated in Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea is celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant artistic history.

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AdventuresSeattle’s Kimpton Palladian Hotel Presents Rock Star Retreat Package

Craig OuthierAugust 5, 2024

The Palladian’s Rock Star Retreat Package starts with town-car transportation to and from the airport, followed by cocktails at the hotel’s SoHo- toned watering hole, the PennyRoyal Bar.

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Tech CornerTech Corner: How to Leave a Cult podcast

Leah LeMoineAugust 5, 2024

In her ‘How to Leave a Cult’ podcast, Valley life coach Brooke Walker chats with psychology professionals and fellow cult survivors to unpack cult tactics, illuminate warning signs and provide support and healing to those who have left similar toxic situations.

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TrendingLifted Trucks x Kevin Costner

Leah LeMoineAugust 5, 2024

When Kevin Costner calls, you answer. That’s how Valley autodealer and outfitter Lifted Trucks ended up creating custom rides for the “Yellowstone” star and his son, Cayden.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.