“The dedication and passion for the arts and science draws tourists, benefits residents and impacts the local economy by $90 million each year.” T. Tannous, Director, Flagstaff Arts Council Flagstaff’s rich culture of arts and science contributes to the city’s character, sophistication and diversity. Events like the Flagstaff Festival of Science link world-class science and scientists to the next generation of explorers, innovators, doctors and technicians. The premier … [Read more...] about Star Parties, Blue Grass, Hopi Dances Bringing Ninety Million Dollars to Flagstaff
On the Grid – Flagstaff Restaurants
Flagstaff Restaurants https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-4 On the Grid with Flagstaff Business News is a monthly podcast delving into timely topics and interviews with guests who help shape the local economy. Restauranteur Paul Moir joins FBN Editor and Host Bonnie Stevens to discuss SLO Restaurant Concepts – SLO meaning Sustainble, Local, Organic – and how the downtown Flagstaff dining experience has been enhanced with Brix, Criollo Latin Kitchen, Proper Meats … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Flagstaff Restaurants
Carmels Serving Simple Food, Out of this World Atmosphere
Flagstaff’s Southside renaissance continues with a new restaurant that offers no frills, simple food while paying homage to Flagstaff’s space training heritage. Owner Patrick Flanigan opened Carmels in June after hearing what the community wants in terms of food and atmosphere. “I didn’t want Scottsdale in Flagstaff. I’ve got an old building in a historic place and wanted everything to look like it belonged here,” he said. The result is an eatery touched with elements of nostalgia. The … [Read more...] about Carmels Serving Simple Food, Out of this World Atmosphere
New Pizzeria Wants Your Pie to be Healthy
The personality of pizza has changed over the years… and much for the good of our health. The legendary and oh-so-popular flat bread has morphed into a hearty all-inclusive meal, which Your Pie Flagstaff is set to serve when it opens March 2018. Owners Pete and Lisa Muscarella plan to be dishing up a clean, high-quality, healthy menu that will include custom handcrafted, build-your-own pizzas and paninis baked in a brick oven. Chopped salads, sorbets and rich gelato will follow, along with wine … [Read more...] about New Pizzeria Wants Your Pie to be Healthy
Historic Maps Chart Path to Understanding, Honoring the Past
Maps used by early Arizona Babbitts are now preserved and available in the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library. Reference librarian and Babbitt relative Claudine Taillac says the weathered, frayed and stained documents likely were carried in pockets or saddlebags as ranchers rode horseback and moved cattle to pastures and water sources. Taillac has been carefully preserving the documents this summer. Previously, they had been stored in the Babbitt Building and were donated to the … [Read more...] about Historic Maps Chart Path to Understanding, Honoring the Past
Fourth Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo Offering Travel Ideas
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 4th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. This year, the event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 5-8 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 1175 Historic Rte 66 here in Flagstaff. No better place to be for Happy Hour! Avenues of the World Travel has created this educational event for you. You can meet with professionals behind the scenes, ask questions and learn what products are out there that you may not know about. Avenues of the … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo Offering Travel Ideas
Understanding One-Sided Hearing Loss
Do you or someone you know have a hearing loss in one ear and were told nothing could be done about it? That was the common misconception many years ago. With this type of hearing loss, a person will experience difficulty understanding speech in a noisy room and locating the source of a sound. Many times significant emotional strain is created because others feel that you should hear just fine with one ear. They can’t understand why you hear some of the time and not all the time. The good news … [Read more...] about Understanding One-Sided Hearing Loss
Just the (Fascia) Facts: Why Myofascial Release is so Beneficial
Fascia is the head-to-toe connective tissue that runs throughout the entire body. The fascia encompasses all the body’s internal structures, connecting everything together, even penetrating the muscles, organs and fatty tissues, and connecting bones to muscles and organs to each other. It looks like an extremely large spider web, with each thread connecting to another, which connects to another, and so on. Because the fascia is connected to the muscles and every other part of the body’s … [Read more...] about Just the (Fascia) Facts: Why Myofascial Release is so Beneficial
Kicking Off the United Way Campaign: United We Win!
This month, Coconino County kicked off its annual United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Fundraising Campaign for our employees. As a Pacesetter for UWNA, we start our campaign early and end sooner to help set the tone for the rest of the area. We, at the county, could not succeed as much as we do in serving the citizens of Coconino County without the help of our non-profit partner agencies. These partners provide services to those in need, helping us to improve lives and improve our … [Read more...] about Kicking Off the United Way Campaign: United We Win!
ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Urgent Clinic?
Injuries and illnesses occur when you least expect them. Local urgent care centers can give a person the medical care they need, usually at a fraction of the cost or time of an emergency room (ER). They provide care for a wide variety of sicknesses, diseases and other conditions. However, there is another type of walk-in care center that treats musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains and strains from falls and impact accidents. These are orthopaedic urgent care clinics. Q: What … [Read more...] about ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Urgent Clinic?