From the Road: Summer in San Diego

Enjoy new experiences in 2022 San Diego is a quintessential travel destination on the West Coast. With beautiful beaches and stunning architecture, the city is well known for its historic landmarks and fan-favorite travel experiences. But even for the seasoned traveler, there’s always something new to enjoy. Take a look at some of the new […]

Arizona Opera Announces 2022/23 Season, ‘The Art of Opera’

Arizona Opera’s 2022/23 Season combines the transformative power of song and theater with the intoxicating beauty of visual art, creating an experience that will lift your spirit. The immersive experience of opera reinforces the importance of all art forms, as well as the commitment that Arizona Opera, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Tucson Museum of […]

29th Annual ‘Beach Ball’ Goes to Tulum, Raises $1M

The Event: Beach Ball – Meet Me in Tulum The Cause: Phoenix Children’s Foundation Event Date: March 26, 2022 Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort Presenting Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway, BHE Renewables, Long Companies Realty & BHE U.S. Transmission Honorees: The Employees of Phoenix Children’s received the Dr. Herbert J. and Julie Louis “Spirit of Hope” Award Co-Chairs: Julie […]

Ballet Arizona Presents ‘Juan Gabriel’

See and feel the iconic music of legendary Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel come to life on stage as never before. Ballet Arizona will celebrate the life and work of the beloved performer with a world-premiere ballet by Ib Andersen, Juan Gabriel, running May 5-8 at Symphony Hall. Juan Gabriel, known widely as Juanga, was born […]

Arizona Women’s Board Grants More Than $400,000 to Local Nonprofits

Six local nonprofits working to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for Arizona kidney patients were awarded more than $400,000 in grants, the Arizona Women’s Board announced this week. The grantees include the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, St. Joseph’s Foundation, TGen Foundation, Transplant Community Alliance and Valleywise […]

6 Stories from Kindness Arizona

The Fiesta Bowl spread joy and kindness throughout Metro Phoenix during their second Kindness Arizona campaign. After launching Kindness Arizona amid the pandemic, the Fiesta Bowl decided to continue the tradition in 2022, making six stops over a three-day tour.  At each location, Fiesta Bowl volunteers and staff came together to perform good deeds for […]

Graciela Garcia Candia Retires as Jobs For Arizona’s Graduates President, CEO

After a 41-year-long tenure at Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG), Graciela Garcia Candia has announced her retirement as long-time president and CEO. Candia first joined the organization in 1982 as the program coordinator at Tolleson Union High School. There, she received numerous local and national awards and, in 1999, was promoted to program manager to […]

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Receives $8.5M from MacKenzie Scott

Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to support affordable housing initiatives throughout the United States, Habitat for Humanity International announced on Tuesday. The donation was distributed between Habitat for Humanity International and 83 local affiliates, including the Central Arizona branch, which received $8.5 million in the single largest donation given to the […]