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July 17: Smooth Hound Smith at Ak-Chin Pavilion

Meet Smooth Hound Smith, the American roots duo opening for The Dixie Chicks on Sunday, July 17 at Ak-Chin Pavilion.
The pair is currently based in East Nashville, Tenn., where they record and perform a varied and unique style of folky, garage-infused rhythm and blues. The California natives, “one-man-band” Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion) met...
12 Places To Watch Fireworks In Phoenix 2016

This holiday weekend escape to a resort or lounge at the park to celebrate the 4th of July. From barbecues at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort to patio seating in Cave Creak. Plenty of places around Phoenix will be hosting enjoyable activities for you and the family. And of course, end the fun filled weekend with a sky full of fireworks.
Mom's Moment: The Obligatory Travel Post

I love to travel. There is nothing more precious than quality time exploring and enjoying being away. And vacation memories are more sacred than anything monetary. If I can gift my sons anything, it would be the freedom to see and do whatever their heart desires.
But newsflash- traveling comes at a cost. Especially when you’re a family of four. Things are downright expensive.
I know every blogger is sharing their “travel tips for summer,” so yes, I feel the need to as...
Fitzgerald to Host Charitable Sixth Annual Celebrity Softball Game

Seven years ago Arizona Cardinal’s wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald partnered with Fox 10 Sports Reporter Gayle Jansen in a celebrity basketball game to raise money and support for a nonprofit organization in Malawai, Africa. After Jansen had kids, Fitzgerald carried out the fun new tradition with a twist: changing the format to a softball game. This Saturday (gates at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale open at 5:30 p.m.), Fitzgerald will host his sixth...
5 Best Things to Do at Ostrich Fest

Ostrich fans unite! Well, if there is such a thing. Regardless of your affinity towards large flightless birds, the 28th Annual Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler promises to provide fun for the whole family. From petting zoos and pony rides to heart-pumping carnival jaunts and cool concerts by popular recording artists, here’s our round up of favorites at this years fest.
Ostrich Races
Pretty obvious but we had to list the festival namesake in first place. As one might imagine, ostrich races are a mesmerizing and often unpredictable display. Professional riders take the...