Just in time for the spooky season, the creators of the smash-hit Drunk Shakespeare are bringing back "Drunk Dracula" for a limited engagement in Phoenix this fall. Tickets go on sale Aug. 17, with performances running Sept. 24 through Nov. 1. One actor gets drunk, the rest try to survive, and Bram Stoker's classic gets a boozy makeover that's equal parts gothic and Halloween … [More]
Sparrow Defies Pigeonholes
“American Eclectic” is how the restaurant describes its menu. “My vision has always been to craft dishes that celebrate bold flavors, intentional techniques and the stories behind each ingredient,” says Executive Chef Schuyler Estes. American in the true sense of a “melting pot” of cultures, cuisine influences come together from diverse sources — a natural culmination of Chef … [More]
Visibility Is No Longer a Marketing Metric – It Is a Funding Signal
Venture capital is returning, but opportunity is concentrating. Crunchbase reports that 70% of U.S. venture funding in 2025 went to just 389 startups, while thousands of companies competed for the remaining share. The trend has continued into 2026, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that just 16 megafunds raised nearly 70% of all venture capital commitments during the first … [More]
2026 Genesis G90
The Genesis G90 approaches the flagship sedan category with an emphasis on the people inside rather than the impression it makes from a distance. Its long profile and formal detailing give it the presence expected at this level, but the greater effort is evident in the cabin. Nappa leather comes standard, real wood trim runs throughout the interior, and available massage … [More]
Smarter Summer Savings
How SRP’s BYOT for Business rewards performance during peak demand
Summer is the season when many Valley business owners brace themselves for rising air-conditioning costs. This year, companies have a new way to save, with SRP’s Bring Your Own Thermostat Program (BYOT) for Business. This easy, automated program offers energy-saving smart thermostat rebates and puts business owners firmly in control. Simple, Automated Savings One of the … [More]
2026 Lincoln Aviator SUV
The Lincoln Aviator continues to make its case the old-fashioned way: with size, power, comfort and a buildout that is clearly aimed at buyers who still want a luxury SUV to feel substantial. It is a three-row vehicle, but it does not come across as something designed only around family duty. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 gives it real authority, and Lincoln has kept … [More]
Sleep Better on Business Trips
As many of us know, business travel can be exciting, productive and professionally rewarding, but it can also be surprisingly disruptive to sleep. It’s not uncommon for travelling adults to report arriving at the hotel after a long flight, answering “just a few more emails,” eating dinner later than usual, and then lying awake in a room that doesn’t feel quite like … [More]
Pizzicata Shapes a More Refined Midday Experience in Glendale
At The Citadel in Glendale, the midday meeting is getting an upgrade. It’s a shift away from rushed decisions and default lunches toward something more deliberate. Pizzicata, the Italian concept from spouses Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, enters the development with a quiet confidence. This is not a place built for convenience alone. It’s designed for the moments … [More]
Exit Without Selling: Build A Dream Team, Keep Your Business, and Get Your Life Back
After years of building, you're ready to step back and travel with family, take care of your health and enjoy life. But you're trapped. You depend on the business for income, and the business depends on you. You don't want to sell or shut it down … but you can't keep this up forever. You're not alone — 76% of business owners have no viable exit plan. Only 20% of businesses … [More]
Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert
Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication in a more … [More]
Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings
As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many Arizona … [More]
2026 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make it easier … [More]
SRP Offers Tools and Tips to Weather Arizona’s Monsoon Season
And this year, Arizona is expected to see a rise in monsoons
Some states have earthquakes, others have tornadoes — in Arizona, we get monsoons. While some monsoons are brief and cause minimal trouble, others can inflict significant damage and disrupt business operations, including power outages. When this happens, it’s reassuring to know that help is available. At SRP, dedicated Strategic Energy Managers (SEM) are there to guide … [More]
JINYA Ramen Explodes with Diversity
“Irasshai!” There’s no mistaking the hospitality as every guest is welcomed with this Japanese greeting upon entering the restaurant. And the “Arigato” when they leave expresses appreciation for their visit. That’s only to be expected. After all, opening a ramen bar was the expressed dream come true for Daradee Olson, who fell in love with the dish in its many flavors during … [More]
Assets … Risk … Catch the New CAPTCHA Scam?
We’ve all seen those “CAPTCHA” boxes that ask us to click on pictures of traffic lights or crosswalks to prove we aren’t a robot. Scammers are using a convincing CAPTCHA scam to trick us into handing over the keys to our computers. Usually, a security check just asks us to click a button. However, in this new “bait-and-switch” scam, the webpage says there’s an error … [More]
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUV
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC remains one of the clearest examples of what the midsize luxury SUV segment is supposed to do. It has real power, substantial interior space, and the kind of road presence buyers in this category still expect, but it does not try to turn itself into something more extreme than it needs to be. The turbocharged inline-six gives it strong, usable … [More]
Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining
At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and recalibrations … [More]
2026 Polestar 3
Polestar 3 fits into the same midsize electric SUV conversation as the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Cadillac Lyriq, but it approaches the segment with a more restrained hand. It is quick, especially in dual-motor form, but the point is less about turning the vehicle into a performance statement and more about giving a large luxury SUV enough power to feel effortless in … [More]
