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TravelGreat Escapes: Sea Envy

Leah LeMoineMarch 3, 2025

A trip to Seattle leaves our writer dreaming of life in the Pacific Northwest.

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Desert DigestDish Fest 2025 Q&A: Tandy Peterson of Embers Chocolate

Marilyn HawkesMarch 3, 2025

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Desert DigestDish Fest 2025 Q&A: Brandon Bozeman of Blue Fire Grille at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas

Aleah SteinleMarch 3, 2025

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The PHiXMovie Review: ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ Depicts the Guilt of Grief Without Melodrama

M.V. MoorheadMarch 3, 2025

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (March 3-9)

Jason KeilMarch 3, 2025

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (March 3-9)

Editorial StaffMarch 3, 2025

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

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CalendarCity Guide 2025Things to Do13 Festivals & Events Around the Valley in March

Editorial StaffMarch 1, 2025

Get your fill of festivals and fun times with this month-by-month look at the Valley’s high season.

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From the EditorEditor’s Note: The Big 3-0

Craig OuthierMarch 1, 2025

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Spring Events2025 Spring Festivals & Events Guide

Editorial StaffMarch 1, 2025

Play the field this spring with our curated guide to the Valley’s high-season event bounty. Pro tip: Invest in sunscreen.

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Top Doc Profiles2025 Top Docs: Physician Profiles

Editorial StaffMarch 1, 2025

From addiction to wound care and every specialty in between, get to know the Valley's most adept practitioners of medical care in this searchable section of in-depth profiles and practice listings.

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IssuesMarch/April 2025

Editorial StaffMarch 1, 2025

2025 Top Docs

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2025 Best of the ValleyBest of the Valley 2025 Readers’ Choice Award Winners

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 28, 2025

Winners will be published here on June 24

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The PHiXPhoenix Lights Anniversary Event to Showcase Celebrity Speakers

Mirelle InglefieldFebruary 27, 2025

We touch ground with Dr. Lynne Kitei ahead of the 28th anniversary screening of "The Phoenix Lights... We are Not Alone" documentary in its new venue, the Arizona Heritage Center. 

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From Our PartnersA life transformed: Rhonda’s journey to freedom from diabetes after transplantation

Shelby SprakeFebruary 27, 2025

Navigating the complexities of an undiagnosed health condition can be a daunting journey, filled with uncertainty and unanswered questions.

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Desert DigestDish Fest 2025 Q&A with Lincoln Steakhouse Chef John Fraser

Marilyn HawkesFebruary 26, 2025

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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.