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Get ready to rock, the 14th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival is hitting the Valley March 3-5 with a star studded lineup including recent Grammy winning recording artist, Flume. The Australian electronic producer won his first Grammy at the 59th annual awards show on Sunday February 12, taking out the best dance/electronic album category for his second studio album, Skin. The Shins, Chromeo, and Grouplove will join Flume as M3F headliners while numerous national artists such as Gov’t Mule, Lettuce, DJ Mustard and Bob Moses will hit the stage as well. As a grassroots, Arizona-based festival, M3F...

The month of January has come and gone; however, you can still work on your New Year’s resolution goals all year long. To help live a healthier lifestyle, Drew Sanez, a fitness expert at the Superstition Mountain Golf and Private Country Club gave some helpful advice on how to exercise and how one can physically improve their athletic ability and drive. Below are highlights and tips on how to begin and maintain your healthy work-out routine.

AFM: Is there an activity someone might want to consider to get them working out?

DS: I think general fitness is the best. For example...

Valentine’s  Day is around the corner and gift-giving is quickly becoming a priority for many attached men and women.  This year, many Phoenicians are skipping the store-bought gifts and planning a special trip to our neighboring coastal state.  California is a favorite amongst Valley residents in the know.  Not only is it a short plane ride or road trip away, but it’s a perfect time for a mini-vacation to distress from the previous holiday season, get away from the chaos of home and grab some R&R while we await for our summer vaca season.

If you want to surprise your significant other with a romantic trip, it needs to be perfectly planned and executed.  With so many options, it may seem overwhelming. Luckily, we have...

Valentine’s Day with kiddos has seemingly become a serious celebration.  Not only do you need to find the modern-day kid-friendly (and parent-pleasing) treat to send for the class party (organic vitamin C “lollipops” and an unopened package of cookies made in a peanut and nut free factory were my got-to’s this year) but Valentine’s Day cards are still the most important factor of this celebrated holiday. From school-aged children who cherish their bag of cards throughout the year, adults who love a little romance from their significant other and family member’s afar who love to feel remembered on this special day, giving a card is a memorable tradition.

This year, we went straight to the experts to ensure we were on...