It’s Waylon Jennings’ birthday. Watch him play Mr. Lucky’s in Phoenix in 1980
The country music legend, who would have turned 89 on June 15, recorded three songs at the iconic venue for a TV special.
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Phoenix’s Tovrea Castle lottery ends June 15. How to get tickets
It’s your last chance to enter the lottery to visit the iconic Valley structure.
ASU moves to seize, raze historic Phoenix home to build medical school
The Louis Emerson House is a historic Phoenix home built in 1902. It’s in the way of ASU’s new medical school project.
Then and Now: Photos of Tempe’s iconic music venues
A look back at Tempe’s most iconic rock bars, nightclubs and concert joints.
Go back in time at the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, a hidden midcentury gem
The tiny museum is set up in one of the planned community’s original model homes.
Chandler Museum tunes into a century of Phoenix radio
“Radio That Rocked the Valley” spotlights the stations and DJs that defined local airwaves.
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Bright lights, big city: 40 of Phoenix’s most iconic neon signs
A tour of the best signs, both vintage and modern, the Valley has to offer.
Legendary Phoenix restaurant named the most iconic steakhouse in Arizona
The historic spot is now in its 76th year of serving Valley customers.
Phoenix Public Library to unveil Wallace and Ladmo commemorative card
The classic Phoenix kids’ show is getting the library card treatment later this month.
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Pompeii exhibit closes this weekend at Arizona Science Center
It’s almost your last chance to see the gorgeous, devastating show.
Iconic, homegrown wine bar Postino celebrates 25 years
On the silver anniversary, Postino’s CEO looks back on 25 years of wine, bruschetta and belief in a dream.
Rock stars on campus: remembering the golden era of ASU concerts
A look at the era when music’s biggest stars played in Tempe.
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‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star Chuck Norris dies
The honorary Texan died on Thursday at the age of 86.
This historic downtown Phoenix motel is set to be demolished
The landmark Coronado Hotel isn’t long for the world.
The Phoenix music festivals we lost and why they disappeared
Looking back at the fate of beloved Valley events like Edge Fest, Lost Lake and Luna Del Lago.
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RedMonkey: Looking back at Phoenix’s legendary house music night
Revisit the legendary Phoenix dance party’s 1996-2017 run ahead of its return this weekend.
Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades
Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.
Legendary Phoenix restaurant celebrates 40 years of serving the Valley
Chef Vincent Guerithault opened his eatery in 1986. Four decades later, he’s still serving French cuisine with Southwest flair.
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Remembering John Lemire, a beloved fixture of Phoenix’s music scene
The former doorman at Long Wong’s and Nita’s Hideaway died in July 2025.
The Brickhouse: A look back at downtown Phoenix’s iconic music venue
Did you catch any shows at this former hotspot?
A look back at Glen Guyett’s most iconic Phoenix signs
The prolific artist and designer’s famed works include Mr. Lucky’s and Valley National Bank.
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Remembering Glen Guyett, the iconic sign designer who shaped Phoenix
The influential artist and designer died on Jan. 5.