Photo by Rose Torres Experience a Love Story with a Twist Scorpius Dance Theatre brings the story of David + Lisa to an outdoor stage, April 8-10. Inspired by the 1960s film of the same name, the fairytale follows two people who meet in a treatment center for young adults facing mental and psychological obstacles, and the unlikely attachment that develops between the volatile individuals. The production is choreographed by Lisa Starry and features dramatic black-and-white...
Get the buzz on the bees of the desert and learn all about a website built for nature nerds in two virtual events hosted by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum this month. On Wednesday, April 7, University of Arizona doctoral student Kathryn Busby will share her knowledge of the state’s variety of bees, which are the most diverse on Earth. Learn about thousands of bee species here beyond bumble bees and honey bees, and hear about...
All the news that’s fit to nosh. Mambo Italiano: Food Network favorite Scott Conant is reopening his Phoenix eatery Mora Italian on April 9. “We’re finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel after a very challenging year, and we think now is the time to welcome the community back to Mora in a safe and responsible way,” Conant says. “Guests can expect the same level of soulful deliciousness that has made Mora a neighborhood favorite, but...
If you weren’t among the Python fanatics who got to see John Cleese and his daughter Camilla perform together last Monday at House of Comedy, don’t despair. The pair have been held over for a second evening of “Comedy With the Cleeses” at the same venue at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6. “Camilla gets me most of my work these days,” notes the elder Cleese. “More than my agents do, certainly.” The current case in...
Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar Cauliflower | Photo courtesy JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Opening 5 Star Dive Bar & Grill At this “dive” bar, you’ll find 32 beers on tap, plenty of cocktail choices and a robust selection of bar snacks and burgers. 1807 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, 480-597-3067, fivestardivebar.com Bacanora Ghost Ranch veteran Chef Rene Andrade opened a Mexican restaurant with partners Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin of Tacos Chiwas....
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Italian meatballs | Photo by Leah LeMoine THE SCENE Sometimes it’s nice to reconnect with an old friend. I surmise I’ll be doing a lot of that as the vaccine rollout speeds up in Arizona, and I’m looking forward to seeing old pals in person – especially when those pals are restaurants. North Italia is one such friend. I remember visiting its West Valley location (since shuttered) for the first time in high school. I was besotted by a deconstructed chicken lasagne on the menu at...
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We’re forever on the hunt for food that looks as good as it tastes. These four delectable dishes from Valley dining destinations are picture perfect. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Gladly (@thegladly) The Original Chopped Salad from The Gladly You’ve likely seen pictures of this colorful dish on your Instagram feed. The famed #OGChoppedSalad features smoked salmon, couscous, arugula, pepitas, asiago cheese, currants, sweet corn, tomatoes and avocado...
Photo by Aaron Kane Phoenix beverage industry veterans Sheldon Wiley and Eric Burdick have recently teamed up to launch Becky, a new hard seltzer that’s also known as “personality in a can.” Available in four flavors – pink lemonade, passion fruit, mango and tropical cherry – Becky might help you “turn on that fun gear and have a good time,” Burdick says. “We all have a Becky inside of us.” Do you consider Becky...
Support the Arts Community with a Virtual Film America’s cowboy culture and opera’s hallowed traditions come together in Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera. A collaboration of the work of author Zane Grey, composer Craig Bohmer, librettist Steven Mark Kohn and painter Ed Mell, the documentary tells a provocative story about the settling of the West while capturing the artistry behind live theater and the thrill of opening night. Proceeds...
Photo courtesy Evolve PR and Marketing No well vodka and V8 here. Everyone’s favorite boozy breakfast beverage gets a major makeover at these Valley eateries. We’re talking top-tier flavored vodka, gourmet garnishes, innovative ingredients and other twists on the traditional bloody mary. Hash Kitchen Haven’t you heard? Hash Kitchen is the place to get your boozy brunch on, thanks to its build-your-own bloody bar. Here’s the 411: For $13, start with vodka and house-made...
In our Meet Your Makers series, we chat with Valley creatives of all stripes about their origin stories, inspiration, process, and products, and why it's important to get to know your local makers.
Do you believe in magick? Local astrologer and “elemental practitioner” Tanja (just Tanja) does, and she’ll share her beliefs and knowledge of the metaphysical in a series of online classes called “Introduction to Hoodoo and Folk Magick” starting in April. The roots of hoodoo were planted by African American slaves in the U.S. in the 1800s, and it has grown into a broad system of spiritual practices and beliefs with bases in various traditional African...
