Prescott artist and U.S. Army Veteran Filmer “Fil” Kewanyama draws on the ceremonies and symbolism of his Hopi heritage to portray the ancient spiritualism guiding his people. “The majority of my work depicts and chronicles the Hopi way of life,” Kewanyama said. “What I feel and know is very important and sacred to me. One meaning of the word Hopi is ‘peaceful.’ We are encouraged to live good lives by being at peace with ourselves and everything around us.” Through his paintings, digital … [Read more...] about Hopi Artist Uses Art to Heal Other Veterans
First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Flagstaff on June 4th
Flagstaff (June 1, 2021) - ArtWalkFLG Presented by Nature Exposed Photography and produced by the Flagstaff Arts Council and the Downtown Business Alliance, will be returning to Downtown Flagstaff on the First Friday of the month starting June 4th, 2021. The in-person ArtWalk will continue to showcase arts and culture downtown with many accounts offering unique experiences within their locations. Similar to before the pandemic, the event will run from 6-9 pm with all businesses following CDC … [Read more...] about First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Flagstaff on June 4th
Treating Bunion Deformities
Bunions are a common deformity that consist of an enlargement of the bone at the base of the big toe. Hallux Valgus is the medical term for this, which means a turning outward of the great toe. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities. These usually begin when the big toe starts moving toward the smaller toes because of the shoe gear or an inherited deformity. This shifting of the bones causes a bony prominence on the side of the patient’s foot. Over a period of time, the big toe … [Read more...] about Treating Bunion Deformities
Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a whole-person crisis, building those characteristics into every aspect of the experience to strengthen the well-being and enhance the overall sense of self of every resident. This whole-person approach of addressing the mind and body as one is purposefully embedded … [Read more...] about Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections
Aging is inevitable, and many try to defy it using various methods of preventing and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and saggy skin. The skin is our largest organ and is most sensitive to the aging process. When you are young, the skin is plump, tight and springy like a new mattress. With aging, the skin becomes thinner, less springy and sunken in. What can you do? These days, there are so many things from which to choose, but radiofrequency (RF) technology is a non-surgical, … [Read more...] about Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections
Babies to Kids Celebrates 25 Years in Flagstaff
Twenty-five years goes fast when you’re having fun. Just ask Babies to Kids and Book Nest Toy Store owner Amy Herrington, who has been in her dream job in Flagstaff since 1996. “I love my business,” said Herrington, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Babies to Kids this month. “It’s not like work to me. It’s a joy and a privilege and I’ve made so many wonderful friends.” Babies to Kids has been at its current location in Flagstaff’s Kachina Square Shopping Center since it opened. … [Read more...] about Babies to Kids Celebrates 25 Years in Flagstaff
Cycling Miles to Capture Milestones
It was a winter of discontent, as the COVID pandemic began to peak in January, followed by the Polar Vortex storm that hovered over much of America in February, shutting down electrical grids from Texas to much of the Midwest. At this historic moment, journalist and author Michael Sean Comerford, 62, had a dream: to record this unprecedented year as it unfolded. “Bicycling along Route 66 is slow. Everywhere I stop, I interview people about COVID. By March, we were going to cross the … [Read more...] about Cycling Miles to Capture Milestones
Restaurants Feeling Financial Relief
Business is improving at restaurants in Prescott, Flagstaff and Sedona as we emerge from the pandemic, which has hit restaurants especially hard. In early May, Arizona Congressman Tom O’Halleran announced that the Small Business Administration’s $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund had begun accepting applications. Many restaurants in Central and Northern Arizona have either already received or applied for these funds. Priority for the first 21 days was given to restaurants owned … [Read more...] about Restaurants Feeling Financial Relief
Small Businesses Struggling with Labor Shortage
Restaurateur Paul Moir may well have summed up how small business owners are feeling: “The labor shortage is the cherry on top of what has been a very difficult year.” The co-owner of Brix and Proper Meats and Provisions and many other small business owners are reporting a similar challenging timeline through the past 15 months. Businesses were closed in March 2020. Some were able to adjust and open throughout the summer and fall with curbside service and strict social distancing guidelines. … [Read more...] about Small Businesses Struggling with Labor Shortage
Positioning Your Business for Economic Recovery Investment Plans
It is extremely likely that another $2 trillion will be invested under the upcoming Infrastructure Plan, also known as the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. In this article, we continue to look at where the federal money is going, so that our local businesses can be in position to benefit (directly and indirectly) from the economic stimulus spending that will significantly shape the U.S. economy for the next decade. Knowing where the money is flowing is the first step in … [Read more...] about Positioning Your Business for Economic Recovery Investment Plans