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Photo courtesy of Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash.

It might not be festival season, but it certainly feels like it still is in the Valley. Between the Goldrush Music Festival, SanTan Brewing’s Oktoberfest, the Let’s Eat Arizona Donut Festival and the Chile Pepper Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, bid farewell to the final weekend of September in style, and check out all of the unique events that are happening this weekend, Sept. 28 – Sept. 30!

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Photos by Michael Williams

From distinguished doctors looking to change the landscape of healthcare to elite high school athletes well on their way to becoming household names, let us introduce you to 31 of the Valley’s most influential men and women.

Photo by Michael Williams

Sam Fox

In 1998, Fox opened Wildflower in Tucson—and thus the story of Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) began. With Fox at the helm, FRC now has more than 50 restaurants nationwide—and the...

Photo courtesy of the Summer End’s Margarita Mojito Festival official website.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a day with the family at the Phoenix Children’s Festival, or you’re ready to indulge in a night out with friends sampling popular Valley drinks at the Summer End’s Margarita Mojito Festival, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Phoenix, Sept. 21 – Sept. 23.

 Friday, Sept. 21

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh. Photo courtesy of the Arizona Cardinals.

Football season has officially begun. And with a new quarterback and a new head coach, the Cardinals roster is set to feature more than a few fresh faces this season. One of those newbies is the Pennsylvania-born, offensive lineman Justin Pugh. Pugh was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. After playing with the team for five years, and battling a back injury last...