Photo: Attendees at the first iGen Parenting session. Marni Steinberg originally got the idea for iGen Parenting when she was listening to friends talking about the tribulations that their kids were going through in middle school. “I just felt like it would be great if there were some additional parenting resources to address these topics…
SUBSCRIPTION CLOTHING BOXES ARE ALL THE RAGE Do you hate to go clothes shopping? Did you know that you can have clothing and accessories delivered to your door each month that have been custom picked for you by a stylist? It’s true! Today you can get monthly subscription boxes filled with makeup, books, food, pet…
Most of us were introduced to marshmallows around a campfire when someone handed us a decadent treat with the fluffy white confection sandwiched between golden graham crackers with melted chocolate oozing out – behold the s’more. Today, gourmet marshmallows are popping up as party favors and at candy stations at bar and bat mitzvahs across…
Photo: The Arizona State Fair runs through Oct. 27. The Fair is back! Arizona State Fair (Wed.-Sun. Oct. 4-27). Gates open at noon Wed-Fri, 11 am Sat-Sun. Prices vary; check website for discounts. Family entertainment, Monster Trucks, animals, food, characters, concerts, rides, exhibits, rodeo and more. Gates open at noon. Prices vary; check website for…
Photo: The butterflies are back at the Desert Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy Desert Botanical Garden Free museum admission Museum Day Live! (Sat Sept. 21). Free. Smithsonian magazine and participating local museums nationwide offer free admission. Times vary. Download and print tickets in advance. Check website for participating museums. smithsonianmag.com/museumday Food festivals Arizona Margarita,…
Photo: Celebrate rock and roll as the Musical Instrument Museum says goodbye to their “The Electric Guitar” exhibit. Get creative in Mesa Season Kick-Off Festival (Fri. Sept. 13). 6-10 pm. Free. Features live music, art studio demonstrations, new exhibitions, hands-on activities, food and more. Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com …
Photo: Travel back in time and tour the Rosson House and enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social. Photo coutesy Heritage Square Get creative! Phoenix Center for the Arts Open House (Sat. Aug. 24). 9 am-1 pm. Free. Come out for a fun-filled morning of free art workshops and demos for the whole family. Instructors will…
Photo: The Kornmehl Goat Cheese Farm and Restaurant is a welcome oasis in the Negev. Located along road 40 in the direction of Sde Boker an unassuming cluster of structures rises from the Negev desert. Those travelers who stop by The Kornmehl Goat Cheese Farm and Restaurant will be in for a treat for all…
Photo: The members of Mames Babegenush: Andreas Møllerhøj: double bass; Lukas Rande: saxophones; Morten Ærø: drums; Nicolai Kornerup: accordion; Bo Rande: flugelhorn and Emil Goldschmidt: clarinet. Concert goers in the Valley are in for a treat when Mames Babegenush performs at the Musical Instrument Museum on Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 pm. The band’s original…
Photo: Kick off Elvis Week at the Musical Instrument Museum. Get your game on at the Convention Center Game on Expo (Fri.-Sun. Aug. 9-11). 1-10 pm Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun. $25 & up, $10 for ages 3-12. Largest gaming event in Arizona with voice actors, free games to play,…
