Free festivals of art, culture and light, plus more holiday fun this weekend
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Need something interesting or exciting to do this weekend? The Valley offers dozens of events and attractions, which makes for a tough decision. To help you out, we...
View Article6 outdoor ice rinks in the Valley – no, really!
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Even with our lower winter temperatures, Phoenix will never get “cold” as those who live north of us understand the term. In the Valley of the Sun, the temperature might...
View ArticleGolf the Loop 202
For $202, players can experience three top courses Sponsored by Arizona Golf Association Welcome to The Loop 202 Golf Trail: Winter golf just got a lot easier to play. In December, players will...
View Article7 laid-back shopping alternatives to Black Friday
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Thanks to Black Friday, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. With deep discounts on a range of products, you can save a bundle on...
View ArticleClassic planes and cars, pizza galore, music masters and more for this weekend
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org The weekend means you get a bit of free time for fun. Of course, Phoenix offers so many events and activities you could spend all weekend just browsing through them....
View ArticleAvoid Thanksgiving cooking and cleanup: 9 restaurants open on Turkey Day
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Perhaps the most anticipated meal in America, the Thanksgiving spread maintains a firm grip on us year round. Just the thought of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing,...
View Article5 ways to see ‘The Nutcracker’ this season
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Even after more than 100 years, the magical tale of Clara, the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Sugar Plum Fairy and other delightful dancing characters — backed by...
View ArticleAmazing art exhibits to see before the New Year
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org The end of the year brings three major holidays, and they provide plenty of reasons to get out of the house and see some art exhibits. Maybe you need to find something to...
View ArticleUpcoming holiday performance highlights in the Valley
Kenneth LaFave, The Entertainer! Magazine / Edited for Phoenix.org If the composers Peter Tchaikovsky and George Handel were alive, they’d be very wealthy men. Every winter, their music — specifically...
View ArticleValley light festivals that brighten up the holiday season
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Even in the Valley of the Sun, the light doesn’t last long in the winter evenings. Fortunately, that gives us an opportunity to shine our own lights, whether incandescent...
View ArticleDiscounts for veterans on Veteran’s Day
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org We can never truly repay our military veterans for their sacrifices and dedication to our country’s freedom. However, some businesses do what they can with discounts for...
View ArticleBig Hitter
Cardinals All Pro Patrick Peterson loves football, golf and helping kids learn to read John Davis, Entertainer Magazine / Edited for Phoenix.org, Sponsored by Arizona Golf Association Patrick Peterson...
View ArticleRenovated Dove Valley Ranch a must-play
Sponsored by Arizona Golf Association Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club continues a transformation that began with an ownership change in July of 2015. Among improvements by the new owners, led by Managing...
View ArticleGolf the Loop 202
For $202, players can experience three top courses Sponsored by Arizona Golf Association Welcome to The Loop 202 Golf Trail: Winter golf just got a lot easier to play. In December, players will...
View ArticleThe Eagle is back
Course renovations have put Eagle Mountain Golf Club back on ‘must-play’ lists Sponsored by Arizona Golf Association While the jaw-dropping vistas of Eagle Mountain Golf Club may be the most...
View ArticleA look at Sky Harbor’s original terminal (and no, it wasn’t Terminal 1)
Brad Hall, History Adventuring / Edited for Phoenix.org When you fly into or out of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, you might notice the Terminal numbers are 2, 3 and 4. For many travelers, that raises...
View ArticlePhoenix Sky Harbor: The best airport in America
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org If we told you that Phoenix boasts the best airport in the U.S., you might assume we ordered too many confidence-boosting in-flight beverages, or that we’re just biased....
View Article8 November beer festivals you don’t want to miss
Carson Mlnarik, Entertainer Magazine / Edited for Phoenix.org Arizona Storytellers: Craft Brewing and Craft Cocktails Celebrate Arizona Cocktail Week with a drink in hand and an open ear. Local...
View ArticleVeterans Day parades and celebrations around the Valley
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Every November 11 we set aside the day to honor our military veterans for the sacrifices they made and danger they faced on our behalf. Beyond a fervent “thank you” to the...
View ArticlePhoenix Zoo
Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org Opening in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo quickly became the premier place in the Valley to view and interact with wildlife. Since the gates opened, they’ve seen more than 43...
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