From tree-lighting ceremonies and photos with Santa to Christmas movies under the stars and DJs spinning holiday classics, here are 30-plus ways to savor the seasonal spirit in Phoenix and beyond.
Author: Melissa Larsen
Restaurant of the Week: Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits
The newly opened Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits at The Westin Tempe is gearing up take its place at one of the downtown area’s top dining destinations. The new high-res hotel is home to a rooftop bar, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, that dazzles from guests and locals from 18 stories high, to boot.
Nonprofit of the Month: Men’s Arts Council
For more than 50 years, Men’s Arts Council has served as a volunteer organization and a fundraising group for Phoenix Art Museum. This month, the nonprofit hosts Lost Negatives of Rock & Roll Legends, a curated exhibition of rare photos of iconic artists from the 1960s.
Wren & Wolf to Open in Phoenix This December
Scheduled to open in Downtown Phoenix at Renaissance Square this December, Wren & Wolf will be an all-day dining and drinking destination from an all-star team of culinary and cocktail pros. Wren & Wolf will be the first experience within the new brand, Pretty Decent Concepts.
Restaurant of the Week: Cooper’s Hawk Chandler
With locations across 10 states, Cooper’s Hawk was welcomed with open arms when it launched outposts in Scottsdale last year and Chandler this fall. The restaurant specializes in modern casual dining with an emphasis on handcrafted wine, which is best enjoyed in Cooper Hawk’s very own on-site tasting room.
Thanksgiving Dining 2021
From luxurious wine-paired prix-fixe menus to casual, but scrumptious, to-go feasts to enjoy at home with loved ones, read on for 30-plus ways to sip and savor this Thanksgiving holiday in Phoenix.
Fab Interior Designers
Meet six interior design talents based in Phoenix and Scottsdale who are transforming regular ole houses into homes sweet homes.
Amara Resort and Spa Completes Renovation
A beloved spot for staying and playing in Sedona, Amara Resort and Spa has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. Its refresh touches on all 100 guestrooms, its signature restaurant, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen, and its award-winning Amara Spa. Amara’s fresh look is inspired by the surrounding red rocks, which resulted in a “tree-lodge” aesthetic. Neutral tones, organic textures, wooden […]
Fall-Inspired Spa Treatments
Pumpkin and apple cider sure taste delicious, but they are also packed with goodness that aids your skin. Here are six fall-inspired spa treatments in Phoenix that will not only pamper but also put you in a blissed-out seasonal state of mind.
Nonprofit of the Month: notMYkid
Today, notMYkid aims to inspire youth to grow, thrive and reach their full potential via a full continuum of mental and behavioral health and wellness programs. Here, Shane Watson, public information officer, discusses how the pandemic has affected notMYkid, its new The Well campus and how readers can support its noble mission.