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Q & A with Disney Star and Desert Stages Alumni, Landry Bender
Landry Bender knew when she was just five years old that she wanted to pursue a career in acting—and the dream was achieved by the age of 10. Starring in her first play at Desert Stages Theatre—as a flower in the musical “Peter Pan”—was the first step she encountered on her road to a successful career. At the age of 10, she made her break by starring in the movie “The Sitter,” alongside...
Where is President Trump Staying Tonight in the Valley?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that President Trump will be in Phoenix today and, according to multiple sources, he will be checking in at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. And he isn’t the first president to do so either, as President Obama stayed at the Scottsdale resort during his term in 2009.
Though we can only guess that President Trump will be staying one of the resort’s luxury presidential...
Best Places to See Live Theater in Phoenix
Best Places to See Live Theater in Phoenix
It’s not Broadway, but very close to it. Arizona holds an impressive amount of artistic talent when it comes to theater options. Talented Phoenicians pack in hundreds for performances weekly at any of these local theaters to support their local arts. Theater is something that inspires, moves and motivates audience members through music and acting, so take a break from running around, shut off the screens and have seat at any of these top-notch live and local Arizona theater destinations.
Financial Planning 101: Part 1
In this five-part series, Merrill Edge answers your pressing questions about financial planning. Read on for Part 1.
- Unexpected, costly events can happen at any moment, making it difficult for even the “best” planners to adapt to. What can I do to better prepare financially for any unplanned expenses?
If you have not yet established a financial safety net, or emergency fund, to give yourself a “soft...
Head of the Class: Jessica Sharkey of Sharkey College Consulting
As we head into the school year, college is front-of-mind for many students and parents. Jessica Sharkey, of Sharkey College Consulting, educates students, informs parents and guides families through each step of the college admission process. Here, she provides helpful tips for those embarking on their college search and how to make it a fun, stress-free time for all those involved.
AFM: How can a student and family make the college search an...
