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Redefining The Crown: A Conversation With Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier

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Photo by Paul Gitelson

American pageantry has long been considered the United States’ answer to the British Monarchy – complemented by glittery tiaras, floor-length gowns and a mysteriously, dazzling allure that only those who win the competition ever seem to possess.

For many years, the pageant was argued to place more of an emphasis on beauty, rather than with substance and...

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10 Things to do This Weekend in Phoenix

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Whether your venturing into a festival this weekend or onto an obstacle course, there is something for everyone the weekend of Feb. 28 to March 1. 

 

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Brazilian Carnaval: Samba in Phoenix  

The ninth-annual Brazilian Carnaval is back at the Crescent Ballroom for this year’s celebration of Brazil. Enjoy a night of Samba...

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Skating to the Top: Chandler’s Karina Manta Stars in Cirque Du Soleil’s Axel

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Figure skater Karina Manta, of Chandler, has taken on an exciting adventure as a star in Cirque Du Soleil’s Axel, a breathtaking world-class skating and acrobatic performance that is making its way across the country and stopping here in Arizona. (You can catch the show between March 19 to March 21 in Prescott and April 17 to April 19 in Tucson. Ticket prices vary but start at $62 and can be purchased online.) ...

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AZ Giving: Junior League of Phoenix Celebrates 85 Years

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As Junior League of Phoenix celebrates its 85th anniversary, President Wendy Brooks reflects on the nonprofit’s notable accomplishments of the past nearly-nine decades.

AFM: Tell us about Junior League of Phoenix.

WB: Junior League of Phoenix is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. We are more than 1,000 members strong locally and one of 291 chapters in four countries totaling more than 140,000...

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