Food + Beverage

Locally Unique- Rebel

Experience the community at Rebel Wine Lounge Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Sonja Stafford If the name Rebel doesn’t stand out to you as you walk through Downtown Mesa in the evening, don’t worry—you’ll see the people, hear the laughter and conversation happening and you will feel the beckoning to go and find out what is going on. Feel free to stop and stay awhile. Everybody is welcome.  Walking into Rebel Wine Lounge feels like that first breath of fresh air on a beautiful...

Local Services

Explore Mesa

See what Mesa has to offer Article by Ashleigh Underwood No matter what you are looking for, Mesa has something to offer . Looking for home decor or a great gift? Queen B Homes —specializing in custom handcrafted wood signs, engraved gifts, and personalized products. Need exceptional meats?  Midwest Meats —our local old-fashioned butcher shop Need Catering? The Local Caterer —Elevating local Mesa flavors, crafting unforgettable experiences. Plan a great date night!  ...

Arts + Culture

Desert Photography- Meet Joanne West

Seeing the beautiful where others don't Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Joanne West Look up the definition of the word desert and you will get a lot of uninspiring imagery. When you are looking at definitions like, “arid land with usually sparse vegetation” and “a desolate or foreboding area” the last thing you think about is life and beauty.  However, as desert dwellers, those of us living in Arizona know first hand how beautiful the desert can be. The sunrises and sunsets...

Sports + Recreation

Golf: The Side Hustle

A look at friendship behind local golf duo Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Sonja Stafford The WM Phoenix Open, also known as “The People’s Open” is the golf event of the year in Arizona. Some might even argue that it is the event of the golf season considering that the WM Phoenix Open is the highest attended event on the PGA Tour. As one of the first PGA Tour stops, it is known far and wide as the “Greatest Show on Grass.” The WM Phoenix Open brings in money for the charity, The...