Arizona Snowbowl is set to make history this month with its longest operating season ever. With 390 inches of snowfall this winter and the third snowiest ski season since 1991-92, Snowbowl will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April, for the first time. “This is an incredible milestone for skiers and snowboarders in Arizona,” said General Manager Rob Linde. “We’re extremely proud that we can provide our guests with the freedom to ski and offer 172 days of riding this … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
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Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Lowell Observatory, scientists and guests officially dedicated the Tombaugh Telescope during the fourth annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Feb. 18-20. Two pre-festival events – a Cheers to Pluto/Astronomy on Tap program at Mother Road Brewing Company and a Pluto Pub Crawl involving 10 bars and brewhouses – also received strong participation. The keynote Night of Discovery event at the Orpheum Theater featured Astronaut Nicole Stott and a space art display by the International Association of … [Read more...] about Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Two ATHENAs Rule
It was a packed house at the 2023 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Optimum Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, one of Northern Arizona’s largest business events of the year. More than 525 people, including elected officials, businesspeople and non-profit leaders, attended the Feb. 10 event, which honored volunteers and winners of the prestigious ATHENA Awards. The room buzzed with energy in anticipation of the ATHENA announcement in which 18 women were successfully nominated, one of the … [Read more...] about Two ATHENAs Rule
Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
She’s at it again, only this time, Toasted Owl restaurateur Cecily Maniaci has made her new culinary escapade a bit more down to earth with the recent opening of Plantasia Eatery. Featuring fine dining entrees clad with plant-based, vegan and vegetarian ingredients, Maniaci has a lot of healthy reasons for venturing into the health-based culinary arena, like diabetes and high blood pressure, which she battled for years. “I changed my diet about 19 months ago and it changed my life,” said … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
It’s not yet springtime, but Change Labs, a Native-led non-profit located in Northern Arizona, has just received a grant that will help it further its work to close the racial wealth gap in Native American communities. With headquarters in Tuba City on the Navajo Nation, the mission of Change Labs is to create transformative change by removing the social, financial and political barriers for Native American entrepreneurs doing business on sovereign Native land. The grant comes from the … [Read more...] about Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
A young bellboy continues to stand duty, a caring doctor walks the street outside his office and a bride and groom remain united in the afterlife. U.S. Ghost Adventures brings a whole new perspective to “Till death do we part,” and lists Flagstaff among the nation’s most haunted cities. The company initially launched on the East Coast with tours in 20 locations before the pandemic. In December, it added 12 more cities, including Flagstaff. “Flagstaff has two very vague types of hauntings, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit
From the film industry to fitness studio, native Californian Daniella Murphy has found her dream job as owner of Barre3, a franchise gym and fitness center with more than 175 locations nationwide and as far as the Philippines. Moving to Flagstaff about seven years ago, Murphy and her husband, Kelly, formerly worked at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles. “I worked with television creators, producers and future film directors in the studio’s production office. My husband worked as a … [Read more...] about Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit
Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Miller Bizardi loves his job as driver for Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition (VVCC), and it’s just as rewarding for him as it is for the neighbors he drives. VVCC gives clients, fondly referred to as “neighbors,” rides for kidney dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, medication pick-up, friendly visits and more. “We even take care of pets when our neighbors are hospitalized,” said Bizardi. “That includes taking pets to veterinary appointments as well.” “Caring always comes … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
With all the technology and audience reach available to us literally at our fingertips, we all have the opportunity to truly star in our own lives, be visible on any number of social media platforms, create our own podcasts and even shine through Zoom calls. Leadership experts tells us this kind of exposure could increase our marketability, boost sales, promote ideas and magnify our influence. The problem is, most of us haven’t taken the time to learn how to be polished on camera, how to use a … [Read more...] about Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
Rank Horse Rides into Chino Valley
Chino Valley native Morgan Reid has created and opened an authentic Western clothing boutique for women called Rank Horse Co. “I built this business around the Western fashion industry and the working cowgirl. A lot of Western boutiques carry glitz and glam. While I have no problem with it, it just isn’t my style,” said Reid. “We sell mostly graphic t-shirts, turquoise jewelry – genuine and faux – hats, purses and a lot more. We are hoping to bring in jeans, dresses, shorts and more … [Read more...] about Rank Horse Rides into Chino Valley