If you read Annica Benning’s LinkedIn profile, you might think she was much older than her 22 years. “Experienced in public affairs, government relations, public policy research and political communication. Graduated from ASU at age 19. TEDx speaker. Wrote a book about Native American art and culture and donated 500,000 copies to all fourth-grade students…
Lauren Hendeles started her career as a journalist, working as an editor for AOL and the Huffington Post. While she enjoyed writing, she also realized that journalism didn’t have the objectivity for which she was trained and that most articles today are motivated by the “click” – not the story itself. “I started exploring different…
Swimming with dolphins is on many people’s bucket lists. It was always on mine, but living in Arizona, I always figured that I would have to wait until I traveled to an island destination for a dolphin encounter. Then the people from Dolphinaris extended an invitation to a Dolphin Swim Experience at the new location…
Abbie Fink awarded Patrick Jackson Award Abbie Fink of HMA public relations in Phoenix received the Patrick Jackson Award at the Public Relations Society of America 2016 Conference on Oct. 24. The award recognizes a PRSA member who has significantly contributed to advancing PRSA from the chapter to national levels, as well as furthered the society…
The Valley a national jazz destination? Why not? According to a prominent, 25-year Phoenix jazz aficionado – and a piano player himself – it’s about time. The honor is long overdue, according to Joel Robin Goldenthal, executive director of The Nash, a hopping jazz venue on Roosevelt Row in the heart of downtown Phoenix. “The…
With the spectacular fountain as its backdrop, a main avenue in Fountain Hills will be transformed into a sculpture wonderland next month when Thunderbird Artists hosts its 2nd Annual Sculpture & Wine Festival Friday through Sunday, Jan. 13 through 15. The juried show will feature more than 60 acclaimed sculptors from around the globe, giving…
It’s an ordinary fact that Chuck Field grew up in Illinois. What’s extraordinary is that he became a ventriloquist when he was 10. “I loved ‘Paul Winchell and The Jerry Mahoney Show’ on TV,” says Chuck. “One day, my mom opened up the Jewish Community Center program guide and [saw that] they were offering a…
She’s a self-described “big, brassy dame” with a penchant, as a kid, for “overacting and stealing the show.” She is Paulette Rockir, a native New Yorker with a flair for mimicry and a passion to perform. Now residing in Prescott since 2009 with her husband and biggest fan, David, Paulette was on stage in November…
Hanukkah enlightens and revives for me the many faces of miracles that reveal themselves every day: my children, life, health, love and so many more. It’s the gratitude that builds up inside that reflects an everlasting flame that flickers and bursts each time I witness G-d’s grace in my life and in others. The oil…
Joy Bus Diner $$ 3375 E Shea Blvd., Phoenix 602-595-5884 thejoybusdiner.com Two things you need to know right up front: it’s a mitzvah to eat here and the food is good! The combination of doing good while eating well is a joyous experience and reflects the very name of this restaurant. It’s a mitzvah because…
