‘The outdoors is for everybody’: Rock climbing coalition provides safe space for women and genderqueer individuals
PHOENIX – The Arizona Women’s Climbing Coalition partners with Granite Mountain Guides to empower and educate women and genderqueer individuals on outdoor rock climbing.
Mayors push for local control over short-term rentals in northern Arizona
PRESCOTT — Mayors in northern Arizona’s tourist areas are urging state legislators to return control of short-term rental regulations to local cities, citing impacts on housing, community and local resources.
‘Beauty pageant’ of horses: Global Champions Arabian Tour makes U.S. debut in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE – The Global Champions Arabian Tour brought its horse show to Scottsdale last Tuesday for the event’s U.S. debut. While all eyes were on the horses, many people behind the scenes went unnoticed.
Arizona Two Spirit Powwow empowers community amid growing anti-trans legislation
PHOENIX – The Arizona Two Spirit Powwow at South Mountain Community College creates a space for Native LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, empowering marginalized communities while challenging recent anti-transgender policies. This event celebrates culture, identity and unity across tribal nations.
Sky Harbor Airport adds a monthly cultural experience for travelers
PHOENIX – Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport might catch more than a flight. Once a month, the airport’s new Culture Corner showcases the cultural diversity of the state. It’s just one of the ways the airport is trying to enhance the guest experience, said Misty Cisneros-Contreras, superintendent of guest and employee experiences at the airport.
Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams
PHOENIX — In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Investor Loss Center ranked Arizona 5th in losses behind California, Florida, Texas and New York.
Phoenix rings in Year of the Snake at Lunar New Year Festival
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival during the first weekend of February featured colorful dances, traditional Asian art, savory food and hands-on activities.
Sustainable practices take root at Tempe Blooms, showcasing eco-friendly floral designs
TEMPE – Tempe Blooms highlighted local florists’ creative and sustainable designs, which featured eco-friendly materials and techniques. The event brought vibrant arrangements to downtown Tempe, showcasing the evolving floral industry.
Roller skating resurgence sparks interest in new and old roller rinks in Arizona
PHOENIX – TikTok and the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a nostalgic revival for roller skating, with the new downtown Phoenix Zoni Girls skating space popping up in recent months.
Phoenix Suns, NBA amplify Hispanic culture in Dia de los Muertos celebration and Mexico City Game 2024
PHOENIX – Despite a small number of players of Hispanic heritage, the Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams have long had a strong following among Hispanic fans. Now the team and league are reaching out to those fans through theme nights that reflect Hispanic culture.
Act One helps Title I students connect to the arts with string quartet at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the arts, a sector that is severely lacking on their campuses. The organization kicked off its season with a school trip to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday.
