The Fortunate Son
Luis De La Cruz conquered the corporate world, but a memory of two paths — his, and his brothers’ — led him back to the system that saved him. Now, …
Play It Forward
Inside the world of Kate Wells, who made play her life’s work — and changed a city
Scottsdale Arts Honors Sternberg Family with Gallery Naming Rights
Scottsdale Arts has recognized the generosity of the Sternberg family with the naming of a gallery inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The honor follows a significant endowment …
ProMusica Arizona Appoints Karen Rasmussen as Executive Director
ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra has named longtime member and board chair Karen Rasmussen as its new executive director. She will succeed Zack Wells, who is stepping down from the role effective June 30, …
Kimberly Kur to Retire After 25 Years with Arizona Community Foundation
After 25 years at Arizona Community Foundation, Kimberly Kur has announced that she will retire from her position as chief development officer at the end of this year. Since joining …
Central Arts Alliance Appoints Executive Director of Phoenix Center for the Arts
The Central Arts Alliance board of directors has officially appointed Angelique Kane as executive director of Phoenix Center for the Arts. Kane has served as interim executive director since April …
The Ellis Center Invests $1.5M to Strengthen Education in Arizona
To boost educational outcomes and attainment, The Ellis Center for Educational Excellence, a supporting organization of the Arizona Community Foundation, has committed more than $1.5 million in grants over the …
AI Meets Massage at AWAY Spa Scottsdale
These days, AI is everywhere, including in the wellness space. So when I got the chance to be among the first in Arizona to try an AI-powered massage, who was …
Phoenix Children’s Celebrates $500K Gift from Over Easy
Phoenix Children’s recently celebrated its growing partnership with popular local eatery Over Easy by naming the “Makers Corner” inside The Zone in recognition of Over Easy’s generous $500,000 pledge to the hospital over …
The Foster Alliance Expands Flagstaff Services With New Shopping Boutique
Great news during National Foster Care Month — The Foster Alliance, Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving children in foster care, has officially opened a permanent boutique in Flagstaff, now offering walk-in hours and free essentials for foster …