Health + Wellness

Unwind at The River Massage

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Relaxation Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Shannon Ly On Oct. 28, 2023, The River Massage opened its doors at 1845 E. Broadway Road in Tempe. Since then, the destination has quickly earned a reputation for its outstanding selection of massage services and enhancements like aromatherapy, as well as its distinctive approach to pricing. “What sets us apart is that we charge clients based on the time they spend with the massage therapist rather...

Home + Design

‘Will’ Do

Veteran-Owned Mr. Handyman is a One-Stop Shop for Home Maintenance and Repair Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Brad Hendron From a young age, Will Hren loved working with his hands. “My dad, who was a welder and fabricator, saw I had a natural talent for taking things apart and putting them back together early on,” says Hren. “So much so, he would even go to local auctions and get items most would sell for scrap to see me tinker around until I got it working again.” By his...

Life + Culture

Spirit of the Season

Revel in Tempe’s Best and Brightest Holiday Traditions Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided The best gift one can give during the holiday season is time. Make the most of every celebratory second this year by bringing the family to one (or more) of Tempe’s long-standing holiday traditions. Here are some favorites.  Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade Since 1999, Tempe Town Lake has hosted this unique take on a parade. This year, the annual holiday event will take place on Dec...

Arts + Culture

On Their Radar ...

Five Book Suggestions From the Experts at Wijaya House Article by Rylie Occhipinto and Melati Parker | Photography by Shannon Ly Have some downtime this holiday season? Maybe when you're on an airplane, relaxing on a beach, or curled up in bed at home? The team at Wijaya House shares some of their holiday/winter-themed recommendations. Find these at Wijaya House, WijayaHouse.com .   Beartown  by Fredrick Backman This atmospheric novel transports you to a Swedish hockey forest town where...