America’s Friendliest Airport is continuing to welcome new, international service. German airline Lufthansa announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich beginning August 3, 2027. This will be the first ever nonstop service between Phoenix and Munich. “The addition of this new … [More]
FOUND:RE Phoenix Debuts Kawaii-Inspired “Too Cute” Exhibition
FOUND:RE Contemporary and FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel will unveil “Too Cute,” a new studio exhibition inspired by Japanese kawaii culture, with an opening reception Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at FOUND Phoenix Hotel, 1100 N. Central Ave. in downtown Phoenix. Featuring works by multiple artists, the exhibition draws on the visual language of kawaii and its roots in … [More]
Interactive Entertainment Brand Plans 10,000-SF Arizona Debut in Scottsdale
Time Mission, the immersive, team-based time-travel adventure experience, is expanding to Arizona with plans to open an approximately 10,000-square-foot venue at 15745 Hayden Road in Scottsdale in 2027. The new location will mark Time Mission’s first venue in Arizona, bringing its unique blend of interactive challenges, competition and all-ages entertainment to the Scottsdale … [More]
Free Ballet Series Drawing 9,000 Annually Returns to Valley Parks
Ballet Arizona annual “Ballet Under the Stars,” presented by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, returns Sept. 24 through Oct. 3 with performances at six locations across the Valley. This free, family-friendly series brings ballet into outdoor community spaces, offering a welcoming way for new audiences to experience the art form. This year’s “Ballet Under the Stars” will … [More]
13-Acre Festival Returns to the West Valley with Expanded Fall Lineup
Desert Fall Festival is returning to Surprise Sept. 25-Nov. 1, bringing a festive fall experience to the valley with interactive attractions, seasonal entertainment, food and beverages, and more. Created by Shanelle and Jordan Kunz, co-founders of popular holiday installation Desert Farm Lights, now known as Desert Lights Festival, the festival brings their expertise in … [More]
Tony-Winning Musical Brings the Fight for Women’s Voting Rights to Phoenix
The Phoenix Theatre Company presents Suffs, the acclaimed musical by Shaina Taub, with performances running October 14 – November 29, 2026, in the Hormel Theatre. This Tony Award-winning musical tells the electrifying true story of the women who fought for their right to vote. From suffragist icons like Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt and Inez Milholland to the young … [More]
What’s on the Menu at Omni Tempe for Arizona Restaurant Week
Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner during Arizona Restaurant Week, September 18–27. Priced at $55 per person, the menu will be available nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. The Restaurant Week menu draws on American comfort food, with a starter, entrée and dessert. Offerings include the Lil Wedge Salad with … [More]
Airport Improvements Pay Off as Sky Harbor Ranks Third Among Mega Airports
Crowded terminals and jam-packed flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, but the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Thanks in large part to dozens of major airport capital improvement projects finally reaching completion, overall passenger satisfaction with … [More]
Grammy-Winning Jazz Headlines Scottsdale’s Fall Concert Season
Ravenscroft has announced its 2026 fall concert season, featuring an exciting lineup of acclaimed artists, celebrated tributes and festive holiday performances in both Ravenscroft Hall and the Jazzbird Lounge. The fall season begins in September and continues through December, with tickets now on sale. “What excites me most about this season is the variety of music and the … [More]
Championship Golf Club to Unveil Major Property-Wide Transformation
FireRock Country Club, long known for its championship golf and warm community spirit, is getting ready to showcase a transformative renovation of its Clubhouse as part of a broader investment across the entire property. Much more than a physical upgrade, the Clubhouse enhancements reflect FireRock's enduring philosophy: To honor what makes the Club special, while evolving to … [More]
236-Room Phoenix Hotel Reveals Destination Dining Lineup ahead of September Opening
Ahead of its highly anticipated September 2026 opening, Denū Hotel & Spa, Downtown Phoenix’s first upscale urban retreat and newest addition to Meritage Collection, announced its culinary vision with the appointment of its culinary leadership team, including Director of Food & Beverage Anthony Fanella, Executive Chef Brad Romoff , and Sous Chef Adam Cho. From morning … [More]
$70M Paradise Valley Resort Transformation Enters Final Phase
Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley announced the final phase of its $70 million transformation. The property's first phase brought 260 reimagined guestrooms, plus new meeting spaces and amenities to the Scottsdale-area resort. Now, set to start its unveiling in Q4 2026, Phase Two establishes Miralina as a fully realized 40-acre desert destination, with the … [More]
8-Court Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in Cave Creek
The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing and largest indoor pickleball franchise, announced that its newest Arizona club, Picklr Cave Creek, is set to celebrate its grand opening this weekend. Designed to elevate the indoor pickleball experience, this Picklr location will feature 8 indoor premium courts, including 1 championship-size indoor court with premium outdoor-style … [More]
$2M Overhaul Planned for Mesa Entertainment Venue
Jake’s Unlimited, one of the Phoenix area’s largest indoor family entertainment venues, has been acquired by local entrepreneurs, JP and Brittany Mullan, who are introducing a new vision to elevate the longtime Mesa venue into a premier destination designed to rival leading national entertainment brands. The Mullans’ acquisition marks a significant investment in the future … [More]
UFC, WWE and PBR Events Head to Arizona Under New Multi-Year Deal
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., together with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, announced a multi-year agreement that will stage a series of premier UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona. The seven-event agreement will span three years and feature some of TKO’s most high-profile live events, creating new opportunities for fans to experience UFC, WWE, PBR, and … [More]
First Look at Phase One of Phoenix Resort’s $100M Makeover
Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak, a longtime fixture in the Valley and a destination woven into Phoenix’s hospitality history, has unveiled a series of newly completed guest-facing spaces, marking the first phase in a comprehensive reimagining since the Resort’s acquisition by Pivotal Group in late 2024. The updates introduce the Ocotillo Wing, formerly the South Tower, … [More]
Bar Brings Group Singalong Concept to Downtown Phoenix
Arizona’s first and only group singalong bar — where the crowd is the entertainment — officially opens for nightly entertainment in Downtown Phoenix on Thursday, May 14. Off The Record, located at 829 N. First Ave., brings the joy of shared music to the heart of Phoenix, creating the kind of nights people want to replay again and again. “Off The Record is an immersive, … [More]
Downtown Tempe Unveils New Mill Avenue Gateway
Early on April 20, a striking new metal gateway sign was installed, unveiling a bold and iconic entrance on Mill Avenue just north of University Drive. The gateway includes metal letters spelling ‘MILL AVE’ floating 20 feet above the street on flexible catenary cables. The artwork was fabricated by Spectacle, an Arizona-based company that has created public art across the … [More]
