Alice Cooper’s Annual Christmas Pudding Fundraiser To Feature Johnny Depp

Alice Cooper is getting the band back together for his annual Phoenix benefit show next month. The surviving members of the original Alice Cooper group will be joined onstage by actor, Johnny Depp during the 18th Annual Christmas Pudding fundraiser on Dec. 14 at Celebrity Theatre. Depp will back up Cooper on guitar along... Read More

AAA Tips For Holiday Road Travel

Millions of drivers are expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving this week. There will also be many travelers next month during Christmastime. The American Automobile Association (AAA) says now is the time to prepare your vehicle before your trip. According to AAA, they expect to receive more than 368,000 calls in the U.S.... Read More

Son Of A Nutcracker! Elf the Musical Is Coming To The Arizona Broadway Theatre

The 2003 film “Elf” starring Will Ferrell has become a holiday classic. Its themes of Christmas spirit and family have touched people all around the world. The musical version, by Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, similarly explores the importance of being with loved ones during the holidays and having a... Read More

Phoenix Votes To Raise Minimum Wage For Year-Round Part-Time Workers To $15

Seven months after Phoenix raised its minimum wage to $15 for full-time employees, the city’s has decided to give part-time workers the same treatment. City Council has voted to pay all year-round part-time workers at least $15 an hour, $4 more than the state’s minimum wage. The raise will affect around 540 employees, most... Read More

Nail Dip Powder May Cause Infections

A popular nail technique that promotes long lasting color and a shorter drying time has new warnings attached to it. Some manicurists are staying away from offering the service because of sanitary concerns. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued new rules for dip powder practices due to a method that could... Read More

Lights Of The World At The Phoenix Fairgrounds

A holiday lantern arts festival that features 10 million lights and 75 displays is opening at the Phoenix Fairgrounds. Lights of the World will run four nights a week plus holidays until Jan. 12 near 19th Avenue and McDowell Road. The show combines the Chinese tradition of lantern festivals with modern technology and lights.... Read More

Sam Fox Lowers Proposed Height Of New Phoenix Hotel Project

Phoenix City Council has approved a $300 million mixed-use project, but only after the team behind the development agreed to lower the height of the proposed buildings. The 44|Camelback project is being master developed by Phoenix-based Red Development LLC and will include a hotel to be developed by Sam Fox, founder and CEO of... Read More

Valley Woman’s Book Has Been Adapted Into A Hallmark Christmas Movie

One Arizona woman knows a thing or two about Hallmark Christmas movies, because she wrote one of them. Barbara Hinske wrote her first and only holiday book so far, titled “The Christmas Club”, in 2016. It’s a novel about human kindness and generosity. Hallmark has turned “The Christmas Club” into a movie, and the... Read More

Arizona Senator To Introduce Bill To Resolve Teen Vaping Epidemic

A Republican Arizona senator plans to introduce a bill to resolve what she calls an epidemic of vaping among teens. “We have spent decades keeping cigarettes out of the hands of kids,” said Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek. “We need to use those same policies to keep vaping products out of the hands of... Read More

Phoenix Suns Unveil Renderings Of Reimagined Talking Stick Resort Arena

The Phoenix Suns today revealed renderings and details of the planned transformation of Talking Stick Resort Arena during an event at the Phoenix Convention Center.  Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver, President & CEO Jason Rowley and General Manager James Jones were on hand to share their excitement and highlight pertinent details regarding the transformation.... Read More