Saguaro Exhibit An exhibit featuring the work of 30 Arizona artists. Showcasing artists interpretation of the Saguaro. Curators – Connie & AO Tucker Main Gallery Exhibit open Monday through Friday 12:00PM to 4:30PM and during performances. Enter through the Box Office. To purchase artwork, please contact Laurene Austin by email or (602) 254-7399 x105. 30% … [More]
New Tempe Pedestrian Bridges to Feature Artwork by Local Tempe Artists
Valley residents will soon start noticing tall, magenta structures poking out of new pedestrian bridges being constructed as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. It’s not imagination. New artwork is coming to life over the next several months, and local Tempe artists are behind the design. In June, crews began … [More]
As Hip-Hop Turns 50, ASU Experts Weigh in on Art Form’s Evolution
Hip-hop — that fresh, modern art form — is 50 years old. The common origin story of hip-hop goes back to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, when Kool Herc, a young DJ working the record player, played just the instrumental parts of the songs — the “breaks” — while his friend, Coke La Rock, talked on the microphone. What started as a lively … [More]
The Gallery at The Madison Presents New Art Exhibition, Showcases Phoenix-Themed Artwork
Edgar Alejandro Gamez Sosa is an accomplished street artist and abstract painter who routinely sells his Phoenix-inspired canvases that feature a mixture of graffiti and Southwest abstract art. The Gallery at The Madison, an art exhibition space in Uptown Phoenix, is thrilled to present Sosa’s show, Art of Life, Art of Love, that will be on display in the lobby at The Madison … [More]
Phoenix-based Hot Air Balloon Co. Is Celebrating 40 Years in Business
Phoenix-based Rainbow Ryders is celebrating 40 years in business this fall! To celebrate, the hot air balloon company is offering $40 off their year-round gift cards now through September 14th. Locals can purchase the discounted certificate for $155 per person (normally $195) for sunrise flights starting October 17th. Valid one year from purchase, blackout dates apply. Take … [More]
Beat the Heat: Newly Renovated Christopher Creek Cabins Is Best Kept Secret for Family Getaways and Corporate Retreats
Newly renovated Creekside Cabins, Tavern and Tours is now taking reservations for family getaways and corporate retreats. Nestled below the majestic Mogollon Rim and just a short walk from the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, the cabins offer a rustic coziness set amid the beauty of the Ponderosa pines. “We like to think of ourselves as the best kept secret in … [More]
Prepare for This Year’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s the most edible time of the year! The Arizona Restaurant Association, the organization which advocates for and supports the hospitality industry throughout the state, announces the return of its popular bi-annual event, Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) — taking place Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 17. During 2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week diners can indulge in 10 … [More]
SMoCA to Open New Interactive, Audiovisual Experience
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will exhibit the work of emerging Dutch artist Roelof Knol from Sept. 23, 2023, through July 28, 2024, as part of the museum’s PROJECT SPACE initiative. In this new immersive installation, “Roelof Knol: the space in between,” Knol creates a playful, interactive, audiovisual experience that invites viewers to explore their … [More]
Historical Phoenix Photographer Is Remembered (Video)
https://youtu.be/13n4LEQncAw Pioneer Phoenix Photographer F.A. Hartwell was well known during the early days of Phoenix, but was buried in an unmarked grave. Phoenix historians and photographers heard about this situation and banded together to do something about it. The Arizona Photography Alliance organized an auction of member's photographs and raised enough money for … [More]
Arizona Theatre Company’s 55-Year Legacy. Ready for the 56th Season!
For more than 50 years, excellence has been at the heart of the mission of Arizona Theatre Company. As a cornerstone of the cultural life of our state, ATC has achieved prominence through the dedication and imagination of hundreds of artists, craftspeople, and supporting audiences in both Tucson and Phoenix. The Beginning Arizona Theatre Company was established as Arizona … [More]
Songs & Summer Nights: 6 Amazing Places to Enjoy Live Music in Downtown Phoenix This Summer
As our summer days heat up, Downtown Phoenix comes alive at night. If you’re looking for a show with an intimate vibe for your night out, you’re in luck because this city’s thriving music scene has plenty to offer. A band performing on stage at Walter Studios. (Credit: Walter Studios) Walter Studios Electric Dance Music (EDM) fans will rejoice at Walter Studios’ … [More]
Sedona’s Newly Reopened Mii Amo Is Catering to Us Locals
Sedona's newly reopened Mii amo is offering an exclusive experience for Arizona locals this summer: Arizona Resident Summer Journey– a special two-night Journey at the famed destination spa (typical Journey minimum is three nights), which is inclusive of accommodations, dining at signature restaurant Hummingbird, a daily spa credit and a full menu of fitness and wellbeing … [More]
‘Kids in Focus’ Exhibition to Spotlight the Perspective of Arizona Youth
Scottsdale Public Art’s newest exhibition, “Kids in Focus,” running July 11 to Sept. 24 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, features images produced by participants in the Kids in Focus after-school program. Kids in Focus’s nine-week, evidence-based programs — for 10- to 14-year-olds who have experienced poverty, homelessness, neglect, or abuse — alter the course of troubled … [More]
July 4th Holiday Parking and Information at Phoenix Trailheads
To reduce fire danger, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will restrict parking access to trailheads located in the ity's desert parks and mountain preserves on July 4 starting at 3 p.m. The annual ban of open fires in those areas that started on May 1 remains in effect. All trails will remain open. Trailheads will reopen at the regularly-scheduled time on July … [More]
Stunning Modern Desert Mountain Estate Expected to Set Sales Record
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has earned its reputation as Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage for good reason. It consistently brings to market some of the most spectacular luxury estates, homes known for iconic designs, beautiful views and incredible amenities. Its most recent listing encapsulates that spirit brilliantly. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s … [More]
Summer and Sweat: Your Body’s Response to Higher Temps
Now that higher summertime temperatures are arriving, it’s perfectly normal to sweat more and to feel more sluggish – it’s just your body’s way of getting used to the heat, says a Phoenix-area Banner Health urgent-care expert. “It’s really important to take it easy when the heat hits,’’ said Samia Kadri, nurse practitioner and supervisor at Banner Urgent Care. “Your body is … [More]
The Phoenix Zoo Is Celebrating World Giraffe Day
In just 30 years, the population of these gentle giants has fallen nearly 40 percent. In the wild, they face habitat loss & degradation, habitat fragmentation, human population growth, population isolation, climate change, oil/gas exploration and poaching. But hope is not lost! At the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited Phoenix Zoo (in collaboration … [More]
Arizona Diamondbacks Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16
In partnership with The Players Alliance, the D-backs will welcome 150 Black Pro baseball players, promoting diversity in baseball and creating opportunities for Black talent. As part of their “Equip the Future” tour, former D-backs Outfielder Scott Hairston, Pitcher Steve Randolph and Infielder Junior Spivey will hold a workshop prior to the game for 34 baseball players from … [More]
