Mid Summer Issue (Current Issue July-August)
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On The Cover: Kevin Costner
108 Pages
Dear Readers,
As summer peaks in the Valley, the city hums with monsoon storms, laughter on shaded patios, and the quiet beauty of museum halls. On our cover, we celebrate Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, where Kevin Costner was honored with the Western Spirit Award—highlighting a decade of preserving Western heritage.
This season isn’t just about staying cool, but living smartly. “Cool Home, Hot Savings” shares tips to keep homes comfortable and energy bills down, while “Splash Safely” and “Prevent Drowning” offer must-know pool safety advice. And for pet owners, “Fur-ever Friends” helps cats and dogs live together peacefully during lively summer days.
Food lovers will find plenty to savor. “Sweet Escapes with a View” reveals Phoenix’s coolest indoor dessert spots, and “Summer Happy Hours” lists the best dining deals in Old Town Scottsdale. Adventurous readers can explore “Exotic Culinary Delights,” featuring goat stew with cassava and vegan lavender ice cream.
Beyond dining, we spotlight movement and conservation: “Workout Cool” showcases the inclusive Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, while “Saving Every Drop of Water!” highlights SRP’s innovative efforts to protect our desert’s most vital resource.
When the city heat lingers, “High Country Treks” invites you to cooler trails in Northern Arizona. And indoors, our “Book Reviews” recommend titles like “The Wide Wide Sea,” “Original Sin,” “Never Flinch,” and “Nightshade”—perfect reads for summer afternoons.
What truly makes Phoenix summers special isn’t just how we cool off, but how we come together as neighbors, families, and explorers. We hope this issue inspires you to discover, taste, and celebrate the best of our region.
Warmly,
Marie Taylor
Editorial Director
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
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Other Current Exhibitions
Inspired by the annual migration of
monarch butterflies from Canada
to Mexico, Black Cloud features a
“swarm” of paper moths that take over
museum spaces, rising to envelop the
viewer. This installation by Carlos
Amorales has varied affects on museum
visitors. I’ve enjoyed it as much this
time as I did the last time it was installed,
about a decade ago, but some say it
makes them feel “a bit scared, a bit
uneasy.” I enjoy the flow of the little
black-winged creatures, as they give
me a sense of flight and exhilaration.
Among the exhibits that will be
wrapping up at the end of July is
The Collection: Dutch Art Expanded.
This is a magical melange of Dutch
art from its Golden Age of the 1600s,
seen alongside modern interpretations
of the 2015s. Dutch art is a style that
is known for its realism and intimacy.
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes
Vermeer may be the most famous
piece of this style. The collection is
in an intimate gallery on the second
floor.
The PAM Gift Shop
Bring home a piece of Phoenix Art
Museum with collectibles, books,
and more from The Museum Store.
Every purchase supports the Museum’s
exhibitions and education programs.
https://phxart.org/
Membership that Supports Artists
Since 1986, Phoenix Art Museum
has awarded more than $350,000
to over 200 Arizona-based artists
through two annual artist awards
opportunities.
https://phxart.org/art/artist-awards/
Location and Times
Good To Know: Pay-What-You-Wish
Wednesday and 3 – 8 pm and
First Fridays 5 – 8 pm.
1625 North Central Ave.
HOURS:
Monday | Closed;
Tuesday | Closed;
Wednesday – Friday | 10 am – 8 pm;
Saturday – Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm
Kurt Kobain printed wallpaper
The World of Anna Sui
Annabel Sclippa visits
The World of Anna Sui