
Sports + Recreation
AQ Shipley: Full Circle
From Center to Commentator, Meet the New Voice of the Cardinals Photography by Provided by: AQ Shipley On Sunday afternoons in the Valley, his voice now cuts through the airwaves. AQ Shipley, once the Cardinals’ rock-solid center, is back with the team; not in pads, but in the booth as the organization’s new radio analyst. He’s following in the footsteps of Ron Wolfley, the iconic voice Cardinals fans leaned on for nearly 25 years. “I’m not going to emulate Ron... I'm just fair, honest...
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Real Estate
Riviera Rising
Celebrity designer Evan Gaskin brings the heat to Havasu, redefining lake living Photography by Provided On the shores of Lake Havasu, a fresh development is changing everything. Riviera is unlike anything the area has seen: a private marina, concierge toy storage, community pools, and a lifestyle that feels more like a resort than a neighborhood. Within this ambitious vision, designer and developer Evan Gaskin has claimed a handful of coveted plots, each one a chance to bring his signature...
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Food + Beverage
Beyond the Holiday Bird
Seasonal Flavors to Be Thankful For at Hotel Valley Ho’s ZuZu Photography by Hotel Valley Ho As the season of thanks settles in, we’re raising a fork to dishes that bring people together. From shareable starters to cozy mains, here are five reasons to gather at ZuZu this month. R+R Cheesesteak (lunch entrée) -$19 Move over Philly... The Valley's version brings shaved ribeye, Cooper Sharp American, white wiz, and caramelized sofrito together on a seeded semolina hoagie, creating a hearty...
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Arts + Culture
Thankful for 50 years of KISS
Gene Simmons: Still Made for Rockin’ You Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Provided When I sat down to interview Gene Simmons for my podcast Now with Nadine , I didn’t even get a chance to finish my intro. The moment we logged on, he dove straight into a conversation about KISS undergarments (and that’s me putting it politely for print). From there, the interview spun into a kind of wild, unfiltered ride. Gene Simmons is more than the fire-breathing, tongue-wagging frontman of...
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Life + Culture
From Arizona to America250
Childhelp Cofounders Sara and Yvonne Unite a Legacy of Love with the Nation’s Semiquincentennial Celebration Article and Photography by For the Love of America They are two women in their 90s, both Arizona residents, who have lived a story that reads like American history itself. Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, best friends turned founders of Childhelp, have spent more than six decades at the helm of one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofits dedicated to the prevention and...
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Travel
The Kihei State of Mind
Maui Coast Hotel brings laid-back island living Photography by Maui Coast Hotel Kihei doesn’t ask much of you. The beach is just across the street, the pace is slow, and the sunsets stop you in your tracks. It's the kind of town where flip-flops and saltwater hair count as dressing up, where the air smells of plumeria, and the sound of the ocean is never far. It’s relaxed, unpretentious, and deeply charming, and Maui Coast Hotel feels like it was built to match that rhythm. Since 1992, the...
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Finance + Legal Services
5 Minutes With… Jason Monczka
Meet the Man Behind the Column Photography by Scottsdale Event Photography, Barret Elengold Every month, Jason Monczka pens our 5 Minutes With… column; a spotlight on the visionaries shaping culture, business, and impact, offering candid, story-rich moments that reveal not just what they’ve built, but why it matters. This month, however, we’re turning the table on him. In honor of our Giving Issue, we wanted to explore Jason’s own passion for connection. He’s a giver at heart- whether...
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Life + Culture
Now with Nadine
November Episodes Article and Photography by Every week, our PVCL owner/publisher takes you beyond the pages of the magazine through her nationally syndicated podcast, Now with Nadine. With a focus on diving deep, she brings you inspiring conversations with the incredible individuals you read about right here in the magazine. From athletes, actors and esteemed entrepreneurs, each episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. NOVEMBER DROPS...
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Shopping
Amy Says
A November Fashion Reflection Article by Amy Yount | Photography by Scottsdale Event Photography, Barret Elengold Each September once NY Fashion Week is behind me, our local fashionistas come out of their Summer hibernation and want to know what to wear, now and later. This question takes a deeper meaning this year since the fundraisers are in full swing and the world is not quite as jolly as the stock market. If our booming sweater business is any indication, there is a strong desire for...
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Life + Culture
Four Foundations of Hope
The stories behind their missions Photography by Provided From unimaginable loss to hard-fought survival, these four Valley-based foundations were born of experience, resilience, and the promise of legacy. Each carries forward a mission rooted in love, service, and the determination to ensure no family walks their journey alone. Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Founder, Lorraine Tallman Amanda fought hard, and very rarely complained. Somehow, she always had a smile. Even in the beginning of...
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