Arts + Culture

Finding Beauty in the Familiar

For artist Danielle Conti, inspiration often begins with a place she once overlooked. Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided Born and raised in Arizona, Conti admits she spent much of her life taking the desert for granted. The sunsets, glowing mountains, and dramatic skies simply felt normal. It wasn't until she began traveling that she realized how unique those landscapes truly were. "I just thought it was dry and boring," she says. "It wasn't until I started traveling to other...

Travel

Pacific Northwest Wonders

Coastal Breezes & Forest Canopies: An Oregon Escape Article by Wendy Bates | Photography by Provided Shortly after our daughter went to the University of Arizona, John and I scheduled our first “empty nester” vacation in July of last year. Our journey into the heart of the Pacific Northwest began in Portland, a city that perfectly balances urban energy with breathtaking natural beauty. As nature lovers, our first stop was Washington Park, the city’s crown jewel. Exploring it was a sensory...

Travel

Where the Pines Meet the City

An easygoing girls' getaway revealed Spokane's blend of natural beauty, local character, and unexpected charm. Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided Some trips are packed with must-see attractions and carefully planned itineraries. Our girls' getaway to Spokane was something different. It was less about checking boxes and more about finding ourselves pleasantly surprised by a city that felt welcoming, unpretentious, and full of character. From the moment we arrived, Spokane...

Auto + Marine

Catch A Wave

A Tempe car show driven by legacy, community, and giving back to the next generation Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo Before it became a staple on Tempe’s event calendar, Catch A Wave Car Show started with a simple idea and a “no.” When a local Chevrolet club proposed shutting down Mill Avenue for a car show, the request was denied. Instead of letting the idea fade, the Kiwanis Club of Tempe Nuevo stepped in, securing Kiwanis Park and creating something entirely their own. What began...