In honor of National Public Lands Day, Lake Powell, located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, will offer free park entrance to all visitors on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Grape News: Valley Journalist Launches Wine Business
After developing a passion for wine upon visiting 32 different wine regions on four continents, Valley travel journalist Dena Roché is popping the cork on a new business. With the launch of Vin Roché, she is sharing her wine wisdom via (virtual, if desired) private tastings, events and consultations.
Four Arizona Resorts for Micro-Wedded Bliss
Just because your wedding-day guest list can no longer read like a veritable telephone book (did you really want your mom’s best friend’s nephew at your wedding, anyway?), that doesn’t mean you can’t have the big day of your dreams. These four Arizona resorts are offering micro-wedding packages for lovebirds wanting to wed in front of their nearest and dearest in high style.
Arizona’s Flourishing Rose Industry
Arizona serves as a producer for more than 75 percent of the country’s rose bushes. While most would associate vibrant rose bushes and thriving floral agriculture to someplace like California—where wildflowers are indeed abundant—the desert landscape and temperature consistency of Arizona can actually help to support a number of plants.
Fabulous People: Bree Pear
Bree Pear is the founder and creative behind Only Human, which is “a community of good humans doing good things for good causes.” In 2016, Pear founded Only Human, which releases a new line of apparel each month benefiting a nonprofit partner.
Canteen Arcadia – Co-work & Co-play Space
Canteen Arcadia is a new co-work and co-play space in Phoenix, offering areas to both work and relax, beverages from coffee to cocktails, and food from breakfast to dinner.
Restaurant of the Week: Alter Ego
Located at the new Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, Alter Ego is the hotel’s signature restaurant led by seasoned Valley Chef Ken Arneson.
Scottsdale Polo Championships Return This November
Good news, sports fans: the Valley’s beloved Scottsdale Polo Championships will return this fall with a new name and a focus on safety and helping schools, nonprofits and charities hit hard by COVID-19. The Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Ketel One, a production of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, takes place on Nov. 7 at WestWorld.
Cryoshift, Arizona’s Newest Wellness Center, Debuts in Gilbert
These days, everyone is looking for alternative approaches to health and wellness. And Gilbert’s newest boutique wellness center, Cryoshift, offers a glimpse into the future of body recovery and rejuvenation.
Phoenix Fall Arts Preview
While the fall season is expected to look different this year, there are plenty of arts exhibitions, shows and galleries that can be enjoyed.