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Whether you’re an adult or a kid, being stuck at home when the weather’s nice, work is done and school’s out can be kind of a bummer. One can only binge so many Netflix shows or play so much Minecraft before starting to go a little stir-crazy. Thankfully, there are a handful of downloadable coloring books and activities from local organizations that can help keep kids of all ages occupied and satisfied. Taliesin West Floor...

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Coronavirus Cases Surpass 21,000 According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona as of June 2 has risen to 21,250. Over 1,100 cases were logged today. 53.1 percent of today’s reported cases are located in Maricopa County. Death Toll at 941 As of June 2, there have been 941 recorded COVID-19 deaths – 24 more than yesterday. People aged 65 and older make up 77.7 percent of the...

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Coronavirus Cases Hit 20,000 The Arizona Department of Health Services reported the total COVID-19 case count in Arizona at 20,123 as of Monday, June 1; 187 of those cases were reported today, and 49.4 percent of Arizona’s total cases are located in Maricopa County. Death Toll Rises to 917 As of Monday, June 1, 11 new deaths were reported, raising the death toll to 917. People 65 and older make up 714 of those deaths,...

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Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...

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Do you know your Corey Haim films from your Corey Feldman flicks? Are you hip to the fact that the Seattle Mariners are the only MLB team to never play in a World Series? Maybe you’re the person friends call to settle arguments about whether or not the guitar solo in “Freebird” is longer than the guitar solo in “Stairway to Heaven” (it is)? Even if you don’t know anything other than you’re bored and...

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In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout.   What have you been watching, reading and listening to during quarantine?  Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Blazing through season three of Ozark (definitely an improvement over last season), obsessively watching and re-watching Rick and Morty, getting acquainted with the jazz-glitch electronica of Floating Points, and watching old Lakers games on YouTube with my droogies via Zoom.   Leah LeMoine –...

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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is rooted in tradition. The iconic resort hosts a slew of seasonal events, such as Summer at the Princess, that brings the community together. How could the Princess honor these time-honored traditions during a global pandemic? The solution was simple – create a drive-in movie night for families to enjoy an evening out in the safety of their car. “We are definitely involved in our community in a big way and over...

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In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout.   Have you picked up any new hobbies or skills? Or spent more time on existing ones?  Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Pickling!  Leah LeMoine – Managing Editor I’ve always been into cooking, and over the last couple of years I’ve been working on my (previously limited) baking skills. During quarantine, I have...

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Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...

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In this (short-lived, we hope) series, the PHOENIX magazine editorial and art teams share what quarantine is like for them, from who they’re sheltering in place with to where they’re ordering takeout.   What have you been doing to take care of your mental, emotional and spiritual health during this crazy time?    Craig Outhier – Editor-in-Chief Nature walks on the Arizona Canal, bike rides with my kids, Internet poker.    Leah LeMoine – Managing Editor I’ve been meditating for almost a decade, so I continue that daily...

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Happy headlines are hard to come by these days. Coronavirus cases in the Valley and fear concerning the pandemic continue to rise, but there are silver linings – the community is coming together (virtually) in solidarity and local organizations, businesses and residents are doing the best they can to support each other. Our duty during these tough times is to keep you informed and updated, even if the news isn’t always uplifting. Here is a...