Arts + Culture

Resilience, Inspiration & Dance

Alex Stoianov details the story of he and his wife Kateryna’s journey through hardships and how dance changed their lives forever. Article by Morgan Raum | Photography by Ksenia Orlova Alex Stoianov is the Principal Dancer of the National Opera of Ukraine and serves as the Artistic Director of the Grand Kyiv Ballet. Born and raised in Yalta, a small city in Crimea in southern Ukraine, Alex first became fascinated with dance at eleven years old when he saw ballroom dancers on the television one...

Health + Wellness

Keep Germs From Visiting This Holiday Season

Preventative tips and recommended treatments for children and families Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Photography Provided The holiday season is a great time to get together with family and friends. Unfortunately, along with the festivities, it’s also the time of year for illnesses to make an appearance, especially in children. “There’s the RSV virus, which in the tiny ones can be dangerous because they can have trouble breathing,” says pediatrician Dr. Jill Kelly of Brentwood...

Food + Beverage

Thankful For Queso

For me, holidays can be tough. Gratitude (and great queso) make all the difference. Article by Delia Jo Ramsey 1. Maiz de la Vida Queso Fundido Julio Hernandez spent years researching and perfecting the art of creating the perfect corn tortillas. His passion for his culture is evident in everything he does, which is why the debut of his October brick-and-mortar restaurant opening at Paseo South Gulch is so exciting. As with the life-changing tortillas, Julio has also perfected his Queso...

Life + Culture

Lights, Camera, Action, With Caroline Pace

Caroline Pace Shares What It’s Like Being An Up-And-Coming Independent Film Director Article by Mary Compton | Photography by Emily Austen and Jesse Korman Real movie jargon is not like in the movies at all. The phrase “lights, camera, action” is not actually used on set, but rather “Sound speeding! Camera speeding! Scene 1A! Action!” Then, there is a clap of the slate and “Cut!” when the director is satisfied with the shot. The director poised behind the camera, ready to capture the scene...