Many Arizonans are planning their next trip right now. In honor of National Plan for Vacation Day today, Jan. 26, the Arizona Office of Tourism is designating 2021 as Arizona’s Year of the Road Trip. Planning a trip is actually good for you. Nearly every respondent (97%) to a survey from Destination Analysts said having a trip planned makes them happier overall. Plus, 71% of … [More]
Phoenix City Staff Fast-Tracks Fighting COVID-19
The state of Arizona continues to receive hundreds of thousands of COVID vaccines, and as more are on the way the need for the proper storage is essential. The city of Phoenix Planning and Development Department has been vital to getting the storage facilities up and running with very specific requirements. The Pfizer vaccine requires cold storage at minus 94 degrees F, far … [More]
Superstition Downtown: Uniquely Pairing Mead and Food
Superstition Downtown is the world’s first mead-and-food-pairing restaurant, a collaboration forged between chefs and mead makers, and we are so excited to offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Opening a restaurant in 2020 was filled with challenges from the international pandemic and corresponding government shutdowns disproportionately targeting the service industry. In … [More]
Game Day or Any Day at ZuZu Cafe and Hotel Valley Ho
We’re bringing you new eats and treats this month, from our “Show Stopper” and “Short Stopper” Shakes to fresh $5 bites for happy hour. Take advantage of Arizona’s beautiful weather at your next meal out, and give us a ring to reserve your table on our shaded courtyard patio. Rest easy knowing we’re following all the latest guidelines, from socially distanced tables to daily … [More]
‘WEST’ Exhibition Highlights Local Artists of Color
Scottsdale Public Art recently opened “WEST—Arizona Artists of Color,” a new exhibition featuring local artists at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “WEST—Arizona Artists of Color” aims to show the West as the featured artists know it: with a rich cultural history. Their work in Arizona shows the universal need to belong, to be accepted and to be seen, as well as shedding … [More]
Bringing ‘Character’ to the Neighborhood! Unique, New Fine Dining Spot Downtown
Thanks to our friends at True North Studios, we are bringing character to the neighborhood! character is a modern expression of the American Dinner House. They maintain a constant connection to the history of ‘Fine Dining’, as well as the myriad influence of cuisine across the globe. Housed in an early 1900s home and surrounded by an outdoor patio, character serves dinner … [More]
Get Downtown to Experience the New Blanco Cocina and Save
Blanco Cocina + Cantina at Block 23 in Downtown Phoenix has extended their 50% off promotion through January 31st. This offer is available for Dine-In or To-Go orders and I have shared details below. Blanco’s fresh twist on Mexican food is all you need to experience that ocean kissed bliss you crave. Lounge long and drink on with tantalizing tequila flights, and easy but … [More]
Morning Squeeze Joining Downtown Phoenix Breakfast Scene
The locally owned breakfast and lunch spot Morning Squeeze is bringing its groovy brunch vibe to Downtown Phoenix with a third location set to open this Spring. Positioned on the NW corner of 1st and Washington Streets, the newest Squeeze will offer its full menu of modern and classic brunch favorites as well as new offerings dedicated to the needs of the downtown … [More]
Drive-In Zoppé Circus Show Extended at Big Surf in Tempe thru Jan 10
The Zoppé Circus is the only COVID-19-safe family entertainment available. We are on the forefront of providing opportunities for families to break the monotony and experience joy and escape from today’s worries. Sound will come through your car stereo, like a traditional Drive-In Theater on your FM radio. Minimal sound will come from the stage. If your sounds system is not … [More]
Herberger Theater to Present Three Outdoor Concerts in January
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) is excited to announce its new Art of Celebration Concert Series featuring three concerts on The Pavilion, its new outdoor stage. Throughout the month of January, the Herberger Theater will present The Stakes, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, and Los Esplifs. “The concert series is one of the exciting ways we are continuing to offer diverse arts … [More]
COVID-19 STORIES: A Downtown Phoenix Pivot Is Building Back Our Creative Community
Always meant to be a place unlike anywhere Phoenicians had experienced downtown, The Pemberton PHX was an ever-evolving idea born from an understanding that out of challenge and hardship can come creativity, collaboration and a strong will to do things differently. Then the pandemic hit. Only an initial setback, the creativity began re-emerging when it was clear that a space … [More]
Over $2 Million in Scholarships Now Available to Students
The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications for scholarship funding opportunities. These scholarships are available to students attending post-secondary schools during the 2021-22 academic year. As Arizona’s largest independent provider of scholarship funding, ACF offers access to more than 100 scholarships with a single online … [More]
Community Foundations: First Responders of Philanthropy
After a year full of crises and uncertainty, the dawn of 2021 seems like an appropriate time to reflect on the work of community foundations across the country. Any reflection must consider a nation dealing with a public health pandemic, social justice issues taking a prominent space on the national stage, and an unprecedented presidential election. This confluence of … [More]
All-New 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec
The all-new 2021 Acura TLX leads the way in pushing the limits of performance, tech and design. Every TLX gets the thrills of a 272-HP VTEC® Turbo engine and luxurious amenities in an alluring, sculpted body. Customized drive modes, ambient lighting and available rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD) deliver pleasure and performance like never … [More]
Face Masks: Do You Nose How to Wear Them?
Face masks are the must-have fashion accessory of our time. They make a statement as to the wearer’s favorite sports team, social awareness, or simply patterns and color. But their main purpose is to protect us from airborne droplets that we expel when we breathe or talk that might contain disease molecules — notably, COVID-19. There are varying degrees of effectiveness, … [More]
