‘Disneyland for Geeks’: Phoenix Fan Fusion prepares for long-awaited return
Phoenix Fan Fusion convention director Matt Solberg likens his upcoming event to a legendary tourist destination. “It’s really like Disneyland…
Feeding Frenzy: Arizona Restaurant Week returns for spring 2022
Spring Arizona Restaurant Week continues this month to bring foodies on a culinary trip around the state. From Friday, May…
Brews & Spirits Calendar: May 2022
Taco & Tequila Crawl MAY 7 What could possibly make a bar crawl better? How about a taco buffet? Dance…
Coming Home: For Davies, playing at Chase Field is a dream
Starting pitcher Zach Davies is entering his eighth season in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he has always played…
Smokin’ Good Time: Hall of Flame runs on passion for fire history
When COVID-19 shut the world down in 2020, mere months into Chuck Montgomery’s tenure as executive director of the Hall…
Review: Robert Eggers goes big with Viking epic ‘The Northman’
Audiences looking to “The Northman” for an action-packed blockbuster may not find exactly what they’re expecting. Fans of the visionary…
No Longer Looking In: The Outsiders return to their ‘family’
To return to stage, the Outsiders have traveled a tumultuous road. The Mesa-based metalcore outfit was riding high in early…
Mad Mixologist: Tara O’Connor of Renata’s Hearth
The hospitality industry is nothing new to Tara O’Connor. She began her career as a hostess at age 16, and…
Shakespearean Giant: Debra Ann Byrd brings experience to the Valley
Debra Ann Byrd didn’t come to Phoenix to be reborn. However, that’s what happened when she joined the Mesa-based Southwest…
WishTrip: New app makes hiking fun
With mountain views in every direction, Arizona is a hiker’s dream. However, navigating the trails is not always easy when…