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Find your new favorite movie! The Phoenix Film Festival and International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival return to Harkins Scottsdale 101 this April! Enter for a chance to win a pair of flex passes for you and a guest to see four films of your choosing at forms.gle/DVnRDq1jiNmmFA….

Baking is generational for Elizabeth Curtis. She learned to make pies from her mother, who learned from her mother at her bedside. Now, “after years of baking my whole life,” Curtis has opened the Pied Piper Bakery, specializing in homemade pies. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

With a new album and a 26-date headlining tour arriving this spring, The Maine drummer Pat Kirch said the next nine months will represent the payoff from years of work. Read the full interview: phoenix.org/upfront/joy-ne…

Most workplaces frown upon drinking on the job. For their shows, the Drunk Shakespeare Company asks one professional actor to take at least five shots of alcohol and perform for audiences. Catch “Drunk Romeo and Juliet” through May 9 at the Rose Theatre. phoenix.org/arts/intoxicat…

Randy Gatewood built his name catching passes under arena lights. Now the Gilbert man builds it over open flame, one burger at a time. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

In honor of National Women’s History Month, highlighting some of the Scottsdale area’s historic female philanthropists seems most appropriate. For #FlashbackFriday, take a look back: phoenix.org/valley_history…

Yo Pauly’s has become one of Scottsdale’s favorite pizzerias over the past two decades. When the time came to expand, Chandler was the first choice. Read about how the New York-style pizzeria is disproving skeptics and satisfying purists: phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

It’s time to play ball in the Cactus League! Also on the calendar this March are M3F, NIN, Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour,” and more. There is no shortage of things to do in the Valley. Find our suggestions for the top 10 at phoenix.org/guides/top-10-….

A new restaurant serving Mexican cuisine has landed in Peoria’s Park West shopping center. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

Lucero Rooftop Lounge and Terrace at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU provides a unique culinary and cocktail experience at a rooftop venue that has become all the rage with local scenemakers. phoenix.org/entertainer/di…

New issue! 2026 will be a busy year for Tempe-bred alt-rockers The Maine. We spoke with drummer Pat Kirch ahead of the band’s upcoming headlining tour and 10th album, “Joy Next Door.” Read and subscribe to our FREE digital edition at EntertainerMag.com.

Batter up! Our new SPRING TRAINING GUIDE is out now! Read the digital edition at phoenix.org/springtraining.

The Arizona Baseball Museum, the first permanent baseball museum in the state, is only days away from opening in Mesa. phoenix.org/attractions/fo…

Times Media Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Moser Community Media’s portfolio of 32 newspapers serving markets throughout Texas. Read the full news release at phoenix.org/times-media-gr….

Epicenter at Agritopia has added a widely acclaimed restaurant and will soon be welcoming a new wellness studio. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

By now you’ve likely seen the hype surrounding America’s 250th anniversary, or its semi quincentennial, which culminates on July 4, 2026. But did you know that the city of Scottsdale is also celebrating a major birthday this year? phoenix.org/valley_history…

New Lovin’ Life issues out now! Our Phoenix edition features Ken Barnett and his 1968 Pink Mist-colored Pontiac Firebird, originally owned by Nancy Sinatra. A winter escape to Sundance gets the spotlight in Tucson. Stories at phoenix.org/lovin_life and tucsonlocalmedia.com/lovin_life.

Spring festival season comes alive! The Renaissance Festival is back, with Innings Festival and Extra Innings Festival also on the February roster. Also among the top 10 things to do: The Coor’s Light Birds Nest, Lady Gaga, “Clue” onstage, and more! phoenix.org/guides/top-10-…

Here we are at the beginning of the second quarter of the 21st century. While many are wondering what this new year holds, here’s what Mesa’s year was like a century ago. phoenix.org/valley_history…

Rita’s Burritos owner Gilbert Meraz said the time was right for him to make a major change in his life, walking away from restaurants and starting something new, except there was just one problem. His customers refused to let him go. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…