
Sports + Recreation
AQ Shipley: Full Circle
From Center to Commentator, Meet the New Voice of the Cardinals Photography by Provided by: AQ Shipley On Sunday afternoons in the Valley, his voice now cuts through the airwaves. AQ Shipley, once the Cardinals’ rock-solid center, is back with the team; not in pads, but in the booth as the organization’s new radio analyst. He’s following in the footsteps of Ron Wolfley, the iconic voice Cardinals fans leaned on for nearly 25 years. “I’m not going to emulate Ron... I'm just fair, honest...
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Real Estate
Riviera Rising
Celebrity designer Evan Gaskin brings the heat to Havasu, redefining lake living Photography by Provided On the shores of Lake Havasu, a fresh development is changing everything. Riviera is unlike anything the area has seen: a private marina, concierge toy storage, community pools, and a lifestyle that feels more like a resort than a neighborhood. Within this ambitious vision, designer and developer Evan Gaskin has claimed a handful of coveted plots, each one a chance to bring his signature...
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Travel
The Kihei State of Mind
Maui Coast Hotel brings laid-back island living Photography by Maui Coast Hotel Kihei doesn’t ask much of you. The beach is just across the street, the pace is slow, and the sunsets stop you in your tracks. It's the kind of town where flip-flops and saltwater hair count as dressing up, where the air smells of plumeria, and the sound of the ocean is never far. It’s relaxed, unpretentious, and deeply charming, and Maui Coast Hotel feels like it was built to match that rhythm. Since 1992, the...
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Finance + Legal Services
5 Minutes With… Jason Monczka
Meet the Man Behind the Column Photography by Scottsdale Event Photography, Barret Elengold Every month, Jason Monczka pens our 5 Minutes With… column; a spotlight on the visionaries shaping culture, business, and impact, offering candid, story-rich moments that reveal not just what they’ve built, but why it matters. This month, however, we’re turning the table on him. In honor of our Giving Issue, we wanted to explore Jason’s own passion for connection. He’s a giver at heart- whether...
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Life + Culture
Now with Nadine
November Episodes Article and Photography by Every week, our PVCL owner/publisher takes you beyond the pages of the magazine through her nationally syndicated podcast, Now with Nadine. With a focus on diving deep, she brings you inspiring conversations with the incredible individuals you read about right here in the magazine. From athletes, actors and esteemed entrepreneurs, each episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. NOVEMBER DROPS...
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Shopping
Amy Says
A November Fashion Reflection Article by Amy Yount | Photography by Scottsdale Event Photography, Barret Elengold Each September once NY Fashion Week is behind me, our local fashionistas come out of their Summer hibernation and want to know what to wear, now and later. This question takes a deeper meaning this year since the fundraisers are in full swing and the world is not quite as jolly as the stock market. If our booming sweater business is any indication, there is a strong desire for...
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Life + Culture
Four Foundations of Hope
The stories behind their missions Photography by Provided From unimaginable loss to hard-fought survival, these four Valley-based foundations were born of experience, resilience, and the promise of legacy. Each carries forward a mission rooted in love, service, and the determination to ensure no family walks their journey alone. Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Founder, Lorraine Tallman Amanda fought hard, and very rarely complained. Somehow, she always had a smile. Even in the beginning of...
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Food + Beverage
21 Questions with Chef Richard Rodriguez
Meet the Executive Chef of Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse Photography by Provided: Mastro’s City Hall In true PVCL fashion, every month we play a game of 21 Questions with an esteemed Valley chef. This time, we sat down with Chef Richard Rodriguez, Executive Chef of Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse. Here, he opens up about family traditions, hidden gems on the menu, and what guests can expect when they dine at his table. 1. You’re originally from New York. What influences from there still show...
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Life + Culture
Tristan’s Trees
Growing Hope from Heartbreak Article and Photography by On quiet afternoons, Scottsdale-based Sheridan James often sits beneath a tree in her backyard while her two daughters play nearby. To most, it’s ordinary. To Sheridan, it’s everything. It is Tristan’s tree, planted in honor of the baby boy she carried for 35 weeks but never brought home. “It’s a place where I go to feel connected to him; nature reminds me his energy is still here. Even though he isn’t physically with us, he lives...
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Travel
The Last Best Place
All Seasons Lead to the Lodge Photography by The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Montana is known as the last best place. Spend a season at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake and you’ll understand why. This isn’t just a hotel on the water. It’s a retreat that feels like home, set against a backdrop of pine forests, alpine peaks, and a lake that mirrors the sky. There’s a subtle feeling here; part Dirty Dancing nostalgia, part modern luxury. Think family camp, but it’s only your family, with every detail...
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