A pandemic is a tough time to open a new business, especially a restaurant. But that is not stopping S & V Urban Italian from achieving its goal of opening a second location. Located on Shea Blvd just east of the 101, the local Italian restaurant has been a staple to central Scottsdale. S & V Urban Italian first opened its doors in spring 2011 and since has cornered … [More]
Rafting Adventures to Get Away to Cataract Canyon
3 REASON YOU’LL WANT TO RAFT CATARACT CANYON THIS FALL Don’t let the rivers get lonely just because summer’s coming to an end. Get yourself some of those glorious rapids while there’s still time! Utah’s Cataract Canyon serves up some of the best fall rafting trips around. Discover why Cataract Canyon is the ultimate fall getaway. Learn Why Cataract Canyon Is The Perfect … [More]
Long Weekend Meal Kits Tropical Style
Bring the island life home for dinner! Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale is now offering online ordering available for delivery or pick-up – making it easier than ever for guests to enjoy their favorite Tommy Bahama signature dishes from the comfort of their home. A select offering from the Tommy Bahama signature menu are now available for online ordering for … [More]
Celebrating a Woman’s Right to Vote and ‘Phoenix Herstories’ Honorees
The Phoenix Arts & Culture and Women’s Commissions, along with other community champions, will host a 2020 centennial celebration of a woman’s right to vote. The event includes an online photography exhibit, video testimonials, storytelling, and curricular guides for our schools. “While our original idea of having a large audience and traveling exhibit had to be adjusted … [More]
Home Office Concept Debuts in Phoenix Area to Meet Needs of Today’s Homebuyers
KB Home announced the grand opening of The Traditions at Verrado, a new community of ranch-style homes situated in a premier master-planned community. Homeowners will enjoy the community’s abundant amenities, which include a variety of outdoor recreation options and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district. The distinguished collection of one-story homes can be … [More]
Talking Stick Resort Extends its Summer Playcation Package through Sept. 30
Summer may be ending, but the desire to escape continues. Fortunately, Talking Stick Resort has a solution as the property announces an extension to its popular summer Playcation package through Sept. 30. In addition to the new date, the package will also feature a new entertainment partner from the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Long a summer staple for Talking Stick … [More]
Scottsdale Gets Region’s First Dark Sky Zone Resort to Open in October
Following an extensive $100-million investment by Palisades Resorts LLC, Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels will celebrate the grand opening of ADERO Scottsdale on October 1, 2020. With its elevated views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range, ADERO will be Scottsdale’s only Dark Sky Zone resort with a modern guest experience inspired by … [More]
The Valley’s Newest Rooftop Bar Officially Opens in Tempe
The newly opened Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown hotel announced today its full-service rooftop bar, Alibi, is now open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays offering an impressive craft cocktail program and global street food menu ideal for taking in the 180-degree panoramic views of Downtown Tempe. Perched atop the 14th floor of the hotel, Alibi provides a … [More]
UArizona Makes ’50 Most Influential Universities in the World Today’ List
Powerful institutions that speak with authority change the world for the better. Few institutions have the expertise and reach of a top university. Faculty, researchers, and alumni create ripple effects through innovation and achievement that drive government, science, and culture forward. AcademicInfluence.com spotlights those authoritative higher education institutions … [More]
‘Creatures and Monsters’ Exhibition Opens Online and at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
“Creatures and Monsters,” an exhibition by Scottsdale Public Art featuring artists who explore the beasts of imagination, in now on display online and at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. This is the first new exhibition at the gallery since the library’s initial March closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition can … [More]
MIM Reopened! Welcoming the Community Back Safely to Enjoy the World’s Music
Newest Display: New Roberta Flack Display in the Artist Gallery See the legendary singer and musician’s piano and stage outfit MIM’s newest display in the Artist Gallery pays tribute to Grammy Award–winning singer and musical icon Roberta Flack. Her body of work is acclaimed for its fusion of genres and soulful interpretation, with many of her songs topping the Billboard … [More]
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA’S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16, 28-30
Celebrate National Rum Day & Mai Tai Day at HULA'S Modern Tiki Aug. 14-16 Plus, why just celebrate for one day when HULA'S is celebrating both National Rum Day (8/16) and National Mai Tai Day (8/30) with a full weekend of featured drinks Who: Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested celebrating with some refreshing tropical … [More]
What’s Old is New Again: Reviving a Historic Home with Five Expert Design Tips
Historic homes that are full of character deserve to be preserved, says one Arizona designer, who’s showing fellow DIYers how to strike the perfect balance between restoration and renovation by offering design ideas that blend classic materials with contemporary elements, without diluting the original style. Quickly becoming the go-to source for photo-worthy transformations … [More]
Black Theatre Troupe: Celebrates 50 Years with 2020-20201 Season Announced
The Black Theatre Troupe’s 2020-2021 season Telling Our Stories will mark the 50th year the company has celebrated the Black experience. Since their 1970 debut production of Lonnie Elder’s nationally acclaimed drama of social and political consciousness, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Black Theatre Troupe has gone on to produce powerful works with an emphasis on African … [More]
Back-to-School Without a Glitch: Virtual Academy Opens Its Online Doors for the New School Year
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a tuition-free full-time online public school, serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state, is ready to get back to work providing Arizona students with the safe and comprehensive education they need during these historic times. Students and teachers will open their laptops to log on and start the 2020-2021 school year Monday, August … [More]
Uptown Phoenix’s First Boutique Hotel to Open Labor Day Weekend
Now accepting reservations, and featuring high-tech safety protocols, ARRIVE Phoenix invites visitors and locals alike to explore its gorgeous open-air design and gracious home-grown hospitality when Uptown Phoenix's first-ever neighborhood hotel opens this September. Scheduled to greet its first guests on Friday, September 4-who will enjoy exclusive pre-opening rates starting … [More]
Network to Feature Arizona-Based Scooter Co. in Upcoming Docuseries
Phat Scooters, an Arizona based manufacturer of recreational and commercial electric scooters, founded by two former University of Arizona Athletes, has entered into a six-episode agreement with five-year distribution rights Exclusive to Media Streaming Service Crackle, a partnership between Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment & Sony Picture, to produce a docuseries … [More]
First Commercial Buildings in Downtown Phoenix to Install Advanced Air Systems to Effectively Reduce Airborne Bacteria and Viruses
With safety concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak mounting, San Diego-based Parallel Capital Partners, Inc. has implemented stringent safety protocols at two Phoenix high rises, including the installation of state-of-the-art Plasma Air sterilization systems at both One Arizona Center and One North Central. According to Matt Root, CEO and managing partner of Parallel Capital … [More]
