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EntertainmentFeaturesArizona Diamondbacks Summer Road Trip Guide

Craig OuthierMay 1, 2024

Primed with young stars and proven vets, the D-backs are coiled for another world series run in 2024. Follow them out of town this summer on one of these five fun-filled road trips.

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FeaturesTravelThe Great Arizona Airbnb

Madison RutherfordMay 1, 2024

Our picks for the most remote, refreshing or otherwise unconventional vacation rentals in Arizona this summer.

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PeopleOnward and Upward: Meet Upward Projects Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Bailey

Madison RutherfordMay 1, 2024

Lauren Bailey has built a career out of transforming historical buildings into wildly successful restaurants. Now, she’s turning her creative eye toward protecting the Valley’s waning midcentury structures.

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CuratorFrom Our PartnersLive Well: Cosmetic Procedures

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2024

We spotlight the best cosmetic providers, from dentists to surgeons.

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FeaturesFood & DrinkA New Beard

Robrt L. PelaMay 1, 2024

After nearly 40 years and a diversity-sensitive reboot, do the James Beard Awards still matter?

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Promotions2024 Cutest Pet Photo Contest

Matthew JohnsonApril 30, 2024

Vote for the cutest pet for a chance to win our annual contest and a prize basket courtesy Arizona Humane Society Petique.

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Promotions2024 Readers Photo Contest: Spooky Arizona

Matthew JohnsonApril 30, 2024

Send us your finest photos of Arizona in all her eerie, surreal, unexpected or otherwise terrifying glory for a chance to win a weekend resort getaway for two.

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (April 29-May 5)

Jason KeilApril 29, 2024

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IssuesMay/June 2024

Editorial StaffApril 29, 2024

Summer Travel - Epic AZ AirbNbs • Wild in Wyoming • D-Backs Road Trips

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do in the Valley This Week (April 29-May 5)

Editorial StaffApril 29, 2024

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

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Fain Park Trails in Prescott Valley

Mare CzinarApril 27, 2024

Tucked into a ravine between industrial parks and subdivisions five miles downstream from Lynx Lake in Prescott Valley, Fain Lake offers a diverse menu of outdoor recreation opportunities. 

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The PHiXQ&A with Phillip Daniel of Yächtley Crëw

Mirelle InglefieldApril 26, 2024

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Best of the ValleyPromotionsBest of the Valley 2024 Readers’ Choice Ballot

Matthew JohnsonApril 25, 2024

Vote once per day per category. Winners will be published in the July/August issue of PHOENIX.

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Craft BeerEast Valley Breweries Capture 4 Medals at World Beer Cup 2024

Matthew JohnsonApril 25, 2024

Goldwater Brewing, O.H.S.O. Brewery Gilbert, Pedal Haus Brewery and 12 West Brewing each won a medal Wednesday night at the 2024 World Beer Cup in Las Vegas. 

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do in the Valley This Week (April 22-28)

Editorial StaffApril 22, 2024

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

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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.