National photo event includes Cave Creek shoot
On July 18, 2009 the founder of the National Association for Photoshop Professionals drew 32,000 people from around the world.

Country legend’s tour stops in Cave Creek
Instead of looking for love in all the wrong places Johnny Lee is simply looking for a good crowd in Cave Creek this Saturday.

Artists work to aid Sonoran Desert
Western artists like Sharon Brening and the late Kenneth M. Freeman captured the spirit of the American West and the deserts of Arizona are prominently featured in many of their master paintings. Brening is passionate about preserving and protecting our desert landscapes for future generations, as was Freeman.

North Valley authors publish fiction thrillers
A pair of North Valley residents have recently published new books. For Anthem resident Lance Noel, “The Ghost of Lone Jack”, a historical fiction adventure aimed at young adult readers, was his first book. For New River’s James Frayne “The Strain Ten Corollary”, is his second book.

Starlight auditions for Oklahoma
Starlight Community Theater is holding open auditions for OKLAHOMA! From 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17 and July 18.

Former Valley artist performs in Cave Creek
Throughout the month of July, New York resident and artist, Jenna Wuensche will showcase a new art exhibit called “Life Lines” at Studio C4 Gallery at Cave Creek Coffee Company.

Schedule set for Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival
Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival is preparing for its 5th annual festival. Categories include Film, Visual Arts, Poetry, Original Song, Choreography, Photography and Short Story. Showcases will feature the top artists in each category with the winner announced at the Coyote Awards Ceremony from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on July 17 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. The showcases and ceremony are free and open to the public.

Independent artist takes road less travelled
After a decade in the music industry Ari Hest decided he wanted to take his career in a
new direction.

Anthem gallery puts area artists on display
A Cave Creek photographer that hand-colors black and white photographs, an Anthem woman who creates handcrafted glass tableware and an Anthem acrylic painter are among the featured artists at the Anthem Art Gallery through
the month of June.

Artist displays work at Cave Creek Coffee
Cave Creek’s Logan Shirk will showcase the latest in modern artwork at Studio C4 at Cave Creek Coffee Company throughout the month of June.

Hollywood stars film comedy in Cave Creek
Queens of Country, an independent comedy starring Lizzy Caplan and Ron Livingston have spent the last month filming in Cave Creek and Carefree.

ProMusica pays tribute to Vets with patriotic performance
ProMusica Arizona’s “Sounds of America” concert will include a 7:30 p.m. May 15 performance as well as a 4 p.m. May 16 show at Boulder Creek High School.

Nationally touring comedian hosts weekly Cave Creek show
While he mainly performs corporate events and is currently preparing for a tour with a 90-minute show dubbed The Spouse Whisperer, in which he discusses why relationships work, why they don’t and how to make them better, he also is getting a new project off the ground right in his own backyard.

Anthem Art Gallery showcases new exhibit
Anthem artist Renee Palmer-Jones will showcase her latest contemporary oil paintings in a one-woman show at Anthem Art Gallery at The Caepe School.

Fiesta Days celebrate 32 years in Cave Creek
For 32 years the Fiesta Days Rodeo has been a celebration of the Western heritage of Cave Creek.

American painter highlights art show in Carefree
Cave Creek resident Judith Durr is passionate
about both her heritage as well as her art.

North Scottsdale becomes City of Angels
Michael Stewart, a veteran of eight Desert Foothills Theater productions, promises that upon seeing City of Angels at the Scottsdale theater .

Movie Reviewed: The Blind Side
When a film makes me want to read the book, I can think of nothing better. When the trailers for The Blind Side started circulating I rolled my eyes. Here is another “savior” film, remember Dangerous Minds, Michelle Phieffer stars as Louanne Johnson, an ex-marine and teacher that goes into the ghetto to inspire the “poor” teens to a better life.

Vietnam veteran to speak in Cave Creek
In military terminology collateral damage is damage that is unintended or incidental to the intended outcome.

Anthem artist shows work in Fine Art Expo
If the eyes are in fact the gateway to the soul Beth Hyatt-Rapp of Anthem figures one might as well take a good look and see what secrets can be obtained by peering through the gates.

Renowned performer on tap for Valentine’s show in Anthem
On Saturday D’Ambrosio, who’s performing resume includes roles in the Godfather III, an Emmy Award Nominated television show, a four-time Tony nominated Broadway show, two Grammy considerations and a National Theater Award nomination will put his skills on display for those from around the North Valley.

Arizona Musicfest kicks off five week run
Arizona Musicfest 2010 kicked off Monday with the first of 13 shows over a five week time frame, bringing international artists to venues in North Scottsdale and Carefree along with a performance in Sun City. The 19th annual event features Classical, Broadway and Jazz performances.

New River teen to compete in Phoenix pageant
Emiele Eardley of New River was recently selected to participate in Nationals' 2010 Miss Jr. Teen Phoenix pageant competition that will take place Feb. 6.

Community College hosts film festival
The Desperado Film Festival, a new event screening independent
gay and lesbian films from around the world, will take place Friday and Saturday at Paradise Valley Community College.

Off to see the Wizard
Last week’s weather in Arizona, including a tornado touching down in Scottsdale and tornado watches around the Valley including in Cave Creek, may have reminded some of weather associated with America’s Heartland.

Starlight presents Plaza Suite in Anthem
Starlight Community Theater, presents Plaza Suite, one of Broadway’s biggest hits by legendary playwright Neil Simon, Friday through Sunday at Boulder Creek High School.

Unnecessary Farce makes Arizona debut in North Valley
The show is called Unnecessary Farce, but if you talk to Carefree resident Roy Hunt, who plays the role of Agent Frank, in the play’s Arizona premiere this weekend you come to believe that if it isn’t necessary it’s at least a real good idea to check out the production.

Off to see the Wizard
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) will perform “The Wizard of Oz!”at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and at 1 p.m. Jan. 30-31 at Boulder Creek High School’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available in advance for $10. Call (800) 595-4TIX (4849) for tickets.