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BusinessCandace Devine’s Pure Imagination Festival Brings Big Sounds to a Small Town

Niki D'AndreaMay 5, 2025

Candace Devine’s Pure Imagination Festival brings big sounds to a small town.

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Things to Do3 Funky Festivals to Add to Your Calendar this Summer

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2025

Food festivals and art fairs? Yawn. Here are three local niche gatherings to put on your calendar this spring and summer.

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TravelCould “White Lotus” Come to Arizona?

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2025

In characteristically bloody and salacious fashion, Max’s White Lotus recently wrapped up its third season, leaving one question for fans of the premium-cable soap opera: Where to next?

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From Our PartnersCosmetic Surgery Guide

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2025

If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, here is a guide to how the Valley’s top practitioners can help you on your way to meeting your goals.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (May 5-11)

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2025

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

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OpinionRaising Phoenix: Deaf Jam

Amy SilvermanMay 2, 2025

Should the non-deaf lead the state’s primary agency for deaf people? The question has our columnist thinking about identity politics and inclusion.

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Craft BeerFour AZ Breweries & a Cidery Win Medals at 2025 World Beer Cup

Matthew JohnsonMay 2, 2025

The World Beer Cup is regarded by many to be the most prestigious beer competition in the world.

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Day Trip3 Places to Eat & 3 Things To Do in Uptown Phoenix

Jason KeilMay 2, 2025

Phoenix’s first shopping center has evolved into a high-end strip mall boasting a diverse collection of local shops and restaurants, including the newest location of The Henry.

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Trail Head42 Miles of Hiking, Biking Improvement Set for Hawes Trail System in Mesa

Mare CzinarMay 2, 2025

Located in the hilly space between the Salt River and the Usery Mountains in Mesa, the Hawes Trail System is about to get an upgrade.

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Travel@tastesofaz Foodie Influencer Jenn Baluch Shares Her Jalisco Faves

Leah LeMoineMay 2, 2025

When foodie influencer Jenn Baluch visited the southwestern Mexican state of Jalisco in February, her 103,000-plus Instagram followers came along, scrolling through every taco de canasta she ate and every carajillo she drank.

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IssuesMay/June 2025

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Summer Getaways

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Food ReviewsMonthly Dining Reviews From All Over the Valley

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Our dining critics visit Bacchus Wine & Debauchery, Peacock Indian Bar & Grill, Mi Corralito and Industry Standard.

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ShoppingDesigner Purse Hooks are a Must-Have Dining Accessory

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Rickert’s two designs, Aria and Divina, are available in three kinds of metal and can hold up to 35 pounds.

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Dining3 New Mexican Restaurants Around the Valley

Craig OuthierMay 1, 2025

We tried a few new taquerias and cocinas in the Valley this spring.

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Food ReviewsOur Food Critic Raves: Casa de Julia is a Downtown Destination

Nikki BuchananMay 1, 2025

Perfect pork belly and awesome aguachile elevate this debut Downtown eatery from a Filiberto’s scioness.

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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.