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Ib Andersen’s TOPIA

It’s a cool, bright day in March and Ib Andersen is uncharacteristically animated. For one thing, he’s all smiles. For another, the artistic director of Ballet Arizona seems eager to talk.

"Well I meant this to be an intense experience," Andersen says, grinning in response to the rehearsal just ending. "That was," he says, the grin getting bigger, "a dirty rehearsal."

PAM Presents – Matthew Moore

The Marshall and Hendler Galleries in the Katz Wing of the Phoenix Art Museum are on the lower level, a flight of stairs with a sharp right turn, a hidden gem in the halls of the museum that is easy to miss if you’re not careful.

ATC Paints The Town RED

Mark Rothko was the most radical of modern painters. Jackson Pollock put down the brush to create shapes liked tangled ganglia, but Rothko put down the idea that shape was primary. Colors came first -- colors containing powerful emotions in and of themselves. Fitting, then, that a play about him takes its title from the first color to emerge from black into the spectrum, and the one most readily associated with his work: Red.

Gifts For The Graduate

That time of year is approaching again... not bathing suit season, but graduation season. Just like looking for the perfect bathing suit, finding the right graduation gift to commemorate the achievement can be just as difficult. Whether going off to college or joining the work force, any one of these gifts will send your graduate off to their exciting new future in style.

Vintage – What’s Old Is New

On my quest to learn more about what vintage truly is I have discovered that in fact I am VintageÖ Like a fine wine I feel my vintage, 1959 was a good year that produced a stellar crop. The 1959 Vintage folk grew up with a taste of the girly 50s, the sexy 60s the polyester 70s, the opulent 80s, the supermodel 90s and now the confused millennium. Generally speaking it is important to understand that all vintage will eventually become antique...

Cocktail Revival

A relaxing glass of wine is divine with dinner or lunch. Wine makers seem to produce endless blends and varietals so that we may enjoy the fruits of their labor. Brew masters have transcended the simple pint of beer beyond barbeques, baseball and burgers to include artfully crafted ales suitable for the most refined palettes. Cocktails, however, bring a completely different style of drink and merriment.

Birds Of A Feather

When you head out to a Broadway show, are you looking for a comedy, slapstick, or a farce? Glitzy musical numbers with high-stepping dancers and fabulous costumes? Romance, or maybe social satire? At heart, La Cage aux Folles incorporates all of these qualities – but most of all, it’s a love story, according to the stars of the touring production coming to ASU Gammage May 15-20. Actor George Hamilton says, “It’s about a very real relationship in a surreal atmosphere…

A New Look At London

All eyes will be on London this summer. The city is pulling out all the stops in preparation for the XXX Olympic Summer Games. It is taking advantage of being on the world stage and using the opportunity to rejuvenate itself. While amazing old buildings and impressive historical sites will also be the core of its charm, London is so much more than Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. A new hybrid double decker bus will be unveiled, the Underground is receiving an extensive upgrade,...

Back To Work With Confidence

Reentering the workforce can be an overwhelming event to consider. The task of seeking employment after a substantial time away raises natural fears for most people. Can I live up to an employer’s expectations? What if I’ve fallen behind technology? Am I too old? What if I don’t fit in? Am I good enough to hire? All of these questions of self-doubt rise to the surface when one is confronted with the prospect of selling themselves in today’s job market.

Reinterpreting Change

Change does not occur in the midst of comfort. It is necessarily bumpy. Change can seem scary at times because it means something different is going to happen, and we don’t always know what to expect. But if we do the same thing over and over, we will not grow, we will not evolve, we will simply become stuck in the same never-ending routine.

Xavier Seniors Imagine

The lovely ladies of Xavier College Preparatory’s senior class had all the right moves. With Broadway-worthy choreography, they WOWed the crowd of over 1, 100 at the annual Mother’s Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon. Held on March 18 at J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, the event included stunning fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue, beautiful Agency Arizona models, lively Brophy boys and, of course, the high-spirited Xavier gals.

French Evolution

The Renaissance Of Vincent’s On Camelback “Only a handful of independent restaurants in the Valley have managed to stay in business for this long,” says Vincent Guerithault. “I am proud to be among them and I am grateful to my family and loyal customers for all their support throughout the years.” Guerithault is Owner and Chef of Vincent on Camelback and James Beard award winner for “America’s Best Chef: Southwest.”

New Imaging Techniques
In Brain Tumor Battle

There are many different types of brain tumors: some are cancerous; some are not. Brain tumors may invade and damage healthy brain cells, can damage them by producing inflammation, create pressure on the brain or shift parts of the brain. Their effects vary enormously depending on type, size, growth and location.

How Wine & Chocolate
Affect Heart Health

Rich, dark chocolate and a glass of velvety cabernet conjure thoughts of a romantic evening in a dimly lit corner of a special restaurant. And just as a date night promotes a loving relationship, the evening’s menu may also give your heart some extra love. Red wine and dark chocolate have long been publicized for their cardiovascular benefits. But do these foods really give your heart a healthy edge, or is it all hype?

Musical Notes At MIM

By now, perhaps you’ve seen one of the Musical Instrument Museum’s eye-catching billboards touting its unusual collection even if you haven’t had the time to visit MIM yourself since it opened in April 2010.

Spring is the season of renewal, reinvention and the time to shake off our heavy fall layers. Designers at New York Fashion week like Victoria Beckham, Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs are showing classic American chic with a bit of an edge all around. This is shown in the simply structured knots by Gucci, Jil Sander’s faux bobs and ready-to-wear hair chosen by Roberto Cavalli, Missoni and Michael Kors.

Strong women, beautiful Ralph Lauren fashions, and Saks Fifth Avenue came together on Feb. 25 at the Arizona Biltmore to support the Phoenix Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

A girl needs a day at the spa every now and then. A few hours to relax, re-energize and fantasize about the special things that just don’t happen in everyday life. But in this day and age, …

Cognitive impairment is an umbrella term that incorporates a multitude of clinical conditions. All of these disorders include memory loss and, often, impaired thinking, speech and judgment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is one of the earliest forms of these conditions.

Spa services can be a little confusing and, sometimes, intimidating, especially for first-time spa-goers. Swedish massage or deep tissue massage? Shiatsu or Watsu? Maybe even the spa’s own signature massage?

It has been said, “we eat with our eyes first.” Unfortunately, it is much too often that meals are rushed and dishes devoured before we’ve taken the time to even see what’s been served.

Charlotte Moss’ book, A Flair for Living, is also the perfect description for this award-winning designer, decorator, author and world traveler. While in the Valley to speak at the Independent Women luncheon held at the Phoenix Art Museum on March 6, I had the opportunity to meet with Moss for a candid interview.

It’s true.When you are with the one you love, it doesn’t matter where you are. The most regular, everyday places take on a whole new look. Whether you are in asmall walk-up apartment in the city or at a table in the corner of a fast food restaurant, beauty stems from the emotions that you feel, …

Artisan has come to mean many things these days. Stemming from the Latin artigiano, from a root word that means “instructed in the arts,” today it has become a marketing buzz word to mean many things. Organic foods made in small batches with local ingredients…

For years, research has shown that happy relationships contribute to good health. But a relationship with tobacco promises to make your heart very unhappy, and quitting it will do your heart and body good.

Beauty blunders happen to the best of us. And sometimes you don’t have the time or the money to remedy the situation. No fear – these tips are here to help! Use these 20 fast facts to get you looking gorgeous in an instant.

What can a 195-pound small guard from South Africa, who played basketball at tiny Santa Clara University, accomplish — besides lighting the Olympic Flame at Vancouver in 2010?

Every March, we’re THE envy of the entire nation.

While there’s still snow on the ground elsewhere, the Valley’s average temperature sits around 75 degrees, and Phoenicians don their sunglasses, skirts and sandals to rejuvenate their solar-powered spirit.

If you have unsightly varicose veins, you are certainly not alone. Varicose veins affect an estimated 40 percent of women and 25 percent of men.

Beyond merely a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can impact your daily life. They may cause pain or swelling in your legs as well as burning or tingling sensations or a feeling of heaviness.

Spring is the perfect time to break out of your shell, shed your winter sweaters and test out a new look. This year’s fashion trends provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the bright, new season with bold, renewed style. From ladylike dresses that exude romance and sophistication to urban active wear that is playful and sporty, every woman can express herself with a modern twist on traditional style.

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Ib Andersen’s TOPIA

PAM Presents – Matthew Moore

ATC Paints The Town RED

Gifts For The Graduate

Vintage – What’s Old Is New

Cocktail Revival

Birds Of A Feather

A New Look At London

Back To Work With Confidence

Reinterpreting Change

Xavier Seniors Imagine

French Evolution

New Imaging Techniques
In Brain Tumor Battle

How Wine & Chocolate
Affect Heart Health

Musical Notes At MIM

Ready-To-Wear Hair

Fresh Start

Beauty & The Beast

PET Scans And Alzheimer’s Disease

11 Revitalizing Massages

Food With A View

Charlotte Moss, A Flair For Living

Beautiful Belize

Gustave Baumann

Quitting Tobacco

The Quick Fixer-Upper

Steve Nash – Life Is An Assist

Pretty Patios, Delicious Dishes

Secrets To Healthy Veins

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