This week, Grand Canyon Conservancy announced that Elizabeth Silkes will serve as the organization’s new CEO effective Feb. 3. In her new role, Silkes will leverage her extensive expertise to elevate Grand Canyon National Park and the Conservancy’s mission to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of […]
Photos courtesy of The Mick Brasserie and Bar Now in its fourth year, Somm Brawl features eight sommeliers from Arizona competing head-to-head in multi-week brackets at The Mick Brasserie and Bar in Scottsdale. Each round includes a four-course dinner paired with two selections from top wine experts representing Arizona’s finest restaurants, resorts and distributors. “Somm […]
Phoenix marked a pivotal milestone in addressing homelessness among older adults today with the grand opening of The Haven, a transformative emergency shelter solution for seniors experiencing homelessness created by Central Arizona Shelter Services. This landmark project addresses the urgent needs of one of the most vulnerable populations in Arizona. The 130-unit facility, transformed from […]
Photos courtesy of Humble Oysters & Bubbles Versatile menu highlights fresh seafood and bubbly options In late October, Humble Oysters & Bubbles opened on High Street in North Phoenix, next to its sister restaurant, Humble Bistro, which offers Italian fare. “I grew up in Hermosillo, Mexico, and spent a lot of time in the kitchen […]
A year-end letter from Paul Mulligan, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Community Services As I reflect on my 10 years of service with Catholic Charities, I am continually reminded of two things: the incredible resilience of people even in the most adverse circumstances, and the power of community to heal and uplift. In our […]
Bright, hopeful and healing. The essence of light conjures up goodness — metaphorically, physically and spiritually. And in the prolific and lucrative beauty industry, light is shining bright when it comes to anti-aging therapy. By now, you may have heard about or seen the flood of futuristic contraptions on social media, at med-spas and included […]
Photo: Substance of Stars Stellar View The Heard Museum has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will establish the Lilly Endowment Indigenous Religions Interpretation Fund (LEIRIF), which will empower the Heard Museum in perpetuity to educate visitors about a multitude of American Indian […]
A new initiative is transforming vision care for Arizona’s children. This school year, approximately 500,000 students in public and charter schools are receiving vision screenings thanks to a new state law and the collaborative efforts of Eyes On Learning, a public-private coalition focused on improving children’s vision health. The law mandates screenings at key educational […]
As holiday celebrations are in full swing, here are a few restaurants and bars around the Valley offering festive cocktails. Kona Grill, North Phoenix and Gilbert Santa’s Egg Nog: rum, eggnog, Licor 43 Horchata and nutmeg Catch Me If You Can: bourbon, gingerbread syrup and a cinnamon stick Holiday Martini: vodka, peppermint bark RumChata, nitro-infused […]
Photo courtesy of Ballet Arizona The Flinn Foundation is pledging almost $4 million to Arizona arts and culture organizations, a financial commitment designed to support the groups’ long-term sustainability. The grants, which run through 2027, will directly support 18 of the state’s largest arts organizations as well as smaller groups operating in rural or underserved […]
