A boy’s life can be mysterious, mischievous and mercurial. One minute boys can be engaged in an all-out tussle and the next, have their arms draped around each other’s shoulders in the time-honored gesture of true friendship. It takes a lot of patience, direction and even discipline to wrangle boys. Think of team sports and […]

Ben’s Bells Kindness in Action Speaker Series brings to Arizona powerful speakers who are leaders in the Science of Kindness field. Part education, part entertainment, pure inspiration, these events are made possible by the generous support of local businesses and community members. Audience members will enjoy relaxed evenings with experts offering profound insights and lively […]

Noise surrounds us, but meaningful sound alters us. Just ask CEO Becky Bell Ballard of Rosie’s House, a nonprofit providing the gift of music to under served youth. For this leader, it’s about opening your ears and letting the mysteries of the melody transform your life. Of course, music isn’t just found inside Rosie’s House. […]

The Phoenician is diving into summer with the introduction of an aquatic activity like no other: AquaMermaid School. Young resort guests can live out their fairytale dreams and swim like mermaids during expertly led 60-minute sessions.  Participants ages 7 and older will master various techniques and glide through The Phoenician’s sparkling pools with the help […]

  Danny Zelisko Presents brings back Willie Nelson & Family for two shows at the historic Celebrity Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 15th and 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 16th at Celebrity Theatre. Willie Nelson continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive […]

Night for Life Saturday, May 14, 2016 Camelback Inn Resort and Spa With Co-Chair Jamie Hormel, Christophe Gross is cooking up a major event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Night For Life gala. The black-tie event and largest fundraiser for the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS reconginzes key supporters of the nonprofit. As […]

The Phoenix Boys Choir announces the appointment of Oleg Shvets to the Executive Director position beginning April 4th. Mr. Shvets was chosen as the ideal person to lead the Choir after an extensive search was conducted. “Oleg Shvets is a wonderful addition to the Phoenix Boys Choir team.  His combination of experience, leadership and enthusiasm […]

The Phoenician, Arizona’s premier luxury resort destination, ushers in the month of May with two celebrated events: the Kentucky Derby and Mother’s Day! KENTUCKY DERBY GARDEN PARTY Saturday, May 7, 2016: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. This signature viewing party for the 142nd Run for the Roses will be held on the Orchid Lawn. The afternoon will […]

  The winners of the 17th annual Arizona Young Artists’ Competition, a collaboration between the Herberger Theater Center and Center Dance Ensemble that showcases Arizona artists (ages 15-19) in the disciplines of Acting, Dance and Voice, are: Acting Judges’ Choice: Phoenix resident Arianna Williams, 17, Mountain Point High School People’s Choice: Cave Creek resident Kelly […]

Some twenty years ago a confluence of chance, opportunity and, of all things a delivery van, propelled Ken Snyder to where he is today. At a red light the Valley dentist stopped to adjust his briefcase sliding around his front seat and came upon a piece of scrap paper with a phone number scribbled on […]