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Mike Madriaga

Mike Madriaga

Mike is a writer, photographer, videographer, reporter, social-media editor, and video editor. In 2017-2021, his Mike Madriaga byline was attributed to over 400 articles worldwide.

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The Body Art Expo In Scottsdale Brings Fresh Tattoos and Extreme Shows

The Body Art Expo In Scottsdale Brings Fresh Tattoos and Extreme Shows

By Mike MadriagaOctober 19, 2022

It’s time to show a little skin.

Feast On Mexican Food at Food Truck Gatherings Around Metro Phoenix

Feast On Mexican Food at Food Truck Gatherings Around Metro Phoenix

By Mike MadriagaOctober 17, 2022

Find farm-to-table Mexican food and more at Valley food truck gatherings.

Food Trucks and Free Weed? Mangia Ganja Is a Festival Made In the Clouds

By Mike MadriagaOctober 14, 2022

Baked bakers were the cause for a plume of smoke at The Venue on Washington on October 2 – a fusion of hundreds of bong hits, two 1100-degree brick ovens, and lit folks sparking up pre-rolls and pipes at the cannabis-friendly dood truck festival Mangia Ganja.

Meet the Mesa Baker Crafting Rainbow Cakes and Weed-Infused Treats

By Mike MadriagaOctober 13, 2022

Mesa-based entrepreneur Kaleigh Marks launched her home-based with a memorable name to showcase that she’s a lesbian baker and “most definitely cannabis-friendly.”

Two Valley Entrepreneurs Are Minting Their Future with Cannabis and Crypto

By Mike MadriagaOctober 7, 2022

Two Scottsdale residents – one with a weed-friendly club in downtown Phoenix and another with a pot-centric clothing line – are mixing cannabis with the blockchain to grow their businesses.

The Wonderful Balance of Weed, Freestyling, Vibing, and VortiFest in Sedona

By Mike MadriagaOctober 3, 2022

We checked out VortiFest – organizers billed it as a music festival and experience – to scope out the cannabis culture during the event on September 23-24 in Sedona.

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BMS Cars and Anime Con Is Bringing Itasha to Scottsdale in October

BMS Cars and Anime Con Is Bringing Itasha to Scottsdale in October

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 29, 2022

A new, animated style of vehicle customization is cruising metro Phoenix’s roadways and car shows – itasha. Many from the itasha group are prepping for October 8-9, when they’ll all connect at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Dine Like An NFL Star at This Phoenix Mexican Restaurant

Dine Like An NFL Star at This Phoenix Mexican Restaurant

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 29, 2022

A Super Bowl champ, his cannabis business partner, and about 30 people from the weed industry walked into a Phoenix Mexican restaurant.

Four Cannabis-Infused Video Games for Stoners

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 23, 2022

Here’s the rundown on four cannabis-related video games that will test your green-thumbed hand and red-eye coordination.

Sip On Spicy and Satisfying Micheladas at These 3 Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Sip On Spicy and Satisfying Micheladas at These 3 Metro Phoenix Restaurants

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 21, 2022

Both refreshing and spicy, these three Metro Phoenix micheladas bring the heat.

Mint Dispensary in Guadalupe to Become First in Arizona to Open 24 Hours

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 15, 2022

The Guadalupe Town Council voted on September 8 to allow medical and recreational dispensaries to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Mint Cannabis dispensary in Guadalupe will become the first to open around the clock when the new zoning amendment takes effect in mid October.

These 5 Restaurants Are Walking Distance From State Farm Stadium

These 5 Restaurants Are Walking Distance From State Farm Stadium

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 9, 2022

When watching football at State Farm Stadium, these five restaurants are perfect for beers and food before or after the game.

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Birria Sonoran Hot Dogs Are a Slam Dunk in Mesa

Birria Sonoran Hot Dogs Are a Slam Dunk in Mesa

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 9, 2022

Tacos & Hot Dogs Los Mayitos in Mesa serves the slam dunk mashup of birria on a Sonoran hot dog.

Hot Wheels Tour Seeks Auto to Recreate Into a Toy at Gilbert Event

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 9, 2022

At the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Gilbert, Valley-wide auto customizers and Hot Wheels collectors will collide to compete for space at the Walmart Super Center parking lot in Gilbert.

Healing with Pride: Former Marine in Tempe Creates CBD Cream to Help Veterans

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 8, 2022

The Tempe veteran behind Jefro’s Botanicals talks about how he created the CBD creams, their impact and how he helps other veterans.

Surprise Art Gallery Shuts Off Lights to Illuminate Works of Local Talent

By Mike MadriagaSeptember 1, 2022

On August 26, the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise shut off the gallery’s lights so pieces created by local artists could be illuminated by themselves.

7 Techy Out of This World Weed Gadgets

By Mike MadriagaAugust 29, 2022

We scoured the galaxy to locate seven electric gadgets that’ll bring your cannabis consumption sessions and cannarsenal up to speed – light speed, that is.

The Super Bowl Shuffle to The Mint

By Mike MadriagaAugust 24, 2022

NFL greats Jim Mcmahon, Kyle Turley and Ebon Britton will be at The Mint dispensary in Tempe on August 31 to meet fans and talk about their experiences with cannabis.

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Phoenicians Among ‘Spiritual Travelers’ Planning to Enter Vortex at VortiFest

By Mike MadriagaAugust 24, 2022

The Sedona VortiFest music festival is a two-day shindig of music, culture, art, and community nestled in Sedona’s mystical Red Rock Country.

Forno 301’s Second Location Is Now Open In Scottsdale With a Drive-Thru

Forno 301’s Second Location Is Now Open In Scottsdale With a Drive-Thru

By Mike MadriagaAugust 23, 2022

Central Phoenix Italian restaurant Forno 301 has opened a second location in Scottsdale, complete with a drive-thru.

Packed with Pickles and Pork, Here Are 3 Great Cuban Sandwiches In Metro Phoenix

By Mike MadriagaAugust 22, 2022

Whether it’s National Cuban Sandwich day or not, these Valley restaurants serve satisfying takes on the meat and mustard treat.

Hot Import Nights Phoenix Ready to Roll in Return to Valley

Hot Import Nights Phoenix Ready to Roll in Return to Valley

By Mike MadriagaAugust 19, 2022

Hot Import Nights is a nighttime shindig revolving around an import car show, race-queen-styled models, and bass-bountiful electronic and hip-hop music played by DJs.

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