Story by Mala Blomquist Photos by Tal Peri Nestled in the north Scottsdale desert, in the Lone Mountain Vista neighborhood, resides a unique home. From the outside, it blends into its surroundings with exposed beams and traditional stucco finish. But the inside is the real treat. When you enter the home of Lisa and Larry…
Photos courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce indoors. Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add some flavor and crunch to your plate. Just plant seeds labeled for sprouting or microgreens in a shallow container filled with…
Her official title is development director of Arizona Theatre Company, but Leslie Freed is still an educator at heart. She loves introducing people to the behind-the-scenes world of the theater, where costumes are sewn, sets are built and magic happens. Throughout her career with museums and nonprofit organizations, her focus has been on sharing knowledge,…
Leon Gildin, 87, has had a passion for Yiddish language, culture and literacy for most of his life. The author of three previous books, he has now published a book 40 years in the making. The Poems of H. Leivick and Others: Yiddish Poetry in Translation is a collection of 20th century poets. Leon says…
Johnny Mathis 60th Anniversary Concert WHO: Johnny Mathis with special guest Gary Mule Deer WHEN: March 5 with doors opening at 6 pm and show at 7 pm WHERE: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ TICKETS: $133, $103, $69 and $39 PURCHASE: 602-267-1600 | celebritytheatre.com | box office: 440 N 32nd St. Catch…
At age 94, Phoenix resident Gert Schuster, aka “Gert the Joke Lady,” is ready for prime time. Don’t let her soft-spoken and gentle persona fool you. This seasoned comedian and actress possesses a razor sharp wit, combined with the impeccable timing that made Borscht Belt comedians like Henny Youngman and Don Rickles legendary in the…
Stanley G. Feldman, 82, retired as an Arizona Supreme Court justice in 2002, but he hasn’t retired from the legal profession. “I still work more or less full time,” says Feldman, who in 2003 returned to Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally – the firm he helped found. The former Arizona Supreme Court justice represents…
You’ve heard no doubt, of the Energizer Bunny. Now meet Energizer Bernie, the 97-year-old who is living on his own in the house in northwest Phoenix, purchased in 1949 on the GI Bill, where he and his late wife raised their children; he is driving (and thriving!) and working in sales (albeit not full time)…
In response to the escalating number of seniors struggling to put food on the table, Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger has launched the second year of its Solutions to Senior Hunger in partnership with the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies. The initiative is designed to help low-income, food-insecure seniors get the nutrition…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 17%. Smoking causes approximately 85% of all lung cancer cases, only 15% of which are diagnosed at an early stage. Most efforts to obtain early diagnosis have been unsuccessful, largely due to the highly aggressive…
