The Valley’s wellspring of cultural diversions – festivals, the arts, fitness, et al – have never been deeper or more diverse. Grab your trunks and dive in!
Under 21 and tired of heading to the same mall with your friends every weekend? We rounded up five different destinations around the Valley for teenagers to stay cool while creating fun memories this summer. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Phoenix This North Phoenix waterpark is a great place to cool off from Arizona’s harsh summer heat. The park is home to thrilling wave pools, waterslides and more. Challenge your friends to exciting water races...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week’s column features rebels. June 13 Erykah Badu It’s hard to believe that Baduizm, the breakthrough album by the Dallas-born neo-soul singer, is over 25 years old. Hits like “On and On” still feel modern, and the social themes it tackles continue to resonate. Joining Badu is rapper Yasiin Bey, formerly known by the...
The PHiXRenowned Conservationist Jane Goodall Visits Arizona Science Center for Documentary Debut
M.V. MoorheadJune 3, 2023
For many of us, it would be hard to find a more alluring title than that of the new IMAX movie at Arizona Science Center: Reasons for Hope. This is especially true considering the person offering the reasons: Dr. Jane Goodall. Directed by David Lickley, the 45-minute film features the globetrotting Goodall presenting four different success stories from the world of environmental activism and conservation. As an example of Reason One, the hope she derives from...
Shania Twain performs at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Tuesday. Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week’s column features throwback acts. May 30 Shania Twain Love or despise her – the queen of country music is worthy of your respect and admiration. The numbers don’t lie: The “Don’t Impress Me Much” singer has sold more than 100 million records,...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week’s column features music based in the blues. May 23 Dreamer Isioma Winning the approval of Pitchfork, Lizzo and Kali Uchis are damn good reasons you should listen to the Chicago singer/songwriter. But the viral artist’s (2020’s “Sensitive”) thoughtful (and occasional confrontational) lyrics set against funky R&B and Afropop beats is why you have to...
For those who can’t find much to their taste among current cinematic offerings, the coming days offer two iconoclastic movie classics onscreen here in the Valley, one from the ’80s and one from the ’70s. This Saturday night Cult Classics shows John Carpenter’s 1988 They Live; there are two shows, at 9:30 and 9:35 p.m. at Landmark Theatres in Scottsdale. Tickets start at $16. The “They” of the title are skull-faced, pop-eyed aliens who invaded...