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History & Nostalgia

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Phoenix Public Library to unveil Wallace and Ladmo commemorative card
Film, TV & Streaming

Phoenix Public Library to unveil Wallace and Ladmo commemorative card

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 10, 2026

The classic Phoenix kids’ show is getting the library card treatment later this month.

Pompeii exhibit closes this weekend at Arizona Science Center
Visual Arts

Pompeii exhibit closes this weekend at Arizona Science Center

By Jennifer GoldbergApril 8, 2026

It’s almost your last chance to see the gorgeous, devastating show.

Lauren Bailey stands inside Postino Arcadia.
Restaurants

Iconic, homegrown wine bar Postino celebrates 25 years

By Sara CrockerApril 6, 2026

On the silver anniversary, Postino’s CEO looks back on 25 years of wine, bruschetta and belief in a dream.

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Rock stars on campus: remembering the golden era of ASU concerts
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Rock stars on campus: remembering the golden era of ASU concerts

By Niki D'AndreaApril 1, 2026

A look at the era when music’s biggest stars played in Tempe.

Film, TV & Streaming

‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star Chuck Norris dies

By Liam Gaughan | Dallas ObserverMarch 20, 2026

The honorary Texan died on Thursday at the age of 86.

The exterior sign and entrance to the Coronado Hotel in downtown Phoenix.
Valley Life

This historic downtown Phoenix motel is set to be demolished

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 20, 2026

The landmark Coronado Hotel isn’t long for the world.

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Features

The Phoenix music festivals we lost and why they disappeared

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 18, 2026

Looking back at the fate of beloved Valley events like Edge Fest, Lost Lake and Luna Del Lago.

Features

RedMonkey: Looking back at Phoenix’s legendary house music night

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 26, 2026

Revisit the legendary Phoenix dance party’s 1996-2017 run ahead of its return this weekend.

Baseball players take the field at Scottsdale Stadium in 1955.
Outdoors & Rec

Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2026

Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.

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Legendary Phoenix restaurant celebrates 40 years of serving the Valley
Restaurants

Legendary Phoenix restaurant celebrates 40 years of serving the Valley

By Shoshana LeonFebruary 19, 2026

Chef Vincent Guerithault opened his eatery in 1986. Four decades later, he’s still serving French cuisine with Southwest flair.

Features

Remembering John Lemire, a beloved fixture of Phoenix’s music scene

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 6, 2026

The former doorman at Long Wong’s and Nita’s Hideaway died in July 2025.

Features

The Brickhouse: A look back at downtown Phoenix’s iconic music venue

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2026

Did you catch any shows at this former hotspot?

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A look back at Glen Guyett’s most iconic Phoenix signs

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2026

The prolific artist and designer’s famed works include Mr. Lucky’s and Valley National Bank.

Illustration of iconic Phoenix signs designed by Glen Guyett, including Mr. Lucky’s, Bill Johnson’s Big Apple and the Kon Tiki Hotel.
Valley Life

Remembering Glen Guyett, the iconic sign designer who shaped Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 22, 2026

The influential artist and designer died on Jan. 5.

Features

This iconic Phoenix alternative station returns after decades away

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 21, 2026

And it’s ‘infused with AI technology.’

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Martin Luther King and his supporters debaord an airplane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 1964.
Features

These musicians boycotted Arizona until we recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 19, 2026

Arizona resisted Martin Luther King Jr. Day until 1992, and in response, these artists refused to play here.

Critic's Notebook

9 beloved Arizona bands from the ’80s and ’90s

By Chad CarnahanJanuary 15, 2026

How many do you remember?

Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon
Valley Life

Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon

By Tom ReardonJanuary 13, 2026

You’ve only got a few more weeks to check out the award-winning “Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History.”

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5 things to know about this visionary electronic music pioneer

By Prudence Rees-Lee | The ConversationJanuary 11, 2026

The BBC program she co-founded is responsible for the “Doctor Who” theme.

A block party packed with people at night.
Valley Life

Tempe New Year’s Eve block party: A look back at the iconic NYE event

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2025

Midnight chip drops, packed crowds and live music turned Mill Avenue into an NYE landmark.

a person in a ninja turtles costume
Features

Inside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ overlooked music catalog

By Kron KronersonDecember 26, 2025

Sure, everyone knows the theme song, but the ‘heroes in a half-shell’ have a trove of tunes.

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Carrying the torch: Sublime’s unexpected revival

By Jason LeValleyDecember 21, 2025

Jakob Nowell stepped into dad Bradley’s shoes as frontman and is making history.

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