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Q&A with Actress/Comedian Wanda Sykes
Whether she’s playing an elderly sloth in “Ice Age” or pulling from her own life experiences in stand-up, the well-loved actress and comedian Wanda Sykes continues to make us laugh. AFM was lucky enough to speak with Sykes, who proved that no matter what age you are (she recently turned 50), peeing your pants from laughter is always a good thing. Sykes will be coming to Phoenix Celebrity Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17 for her comedy tour.
10 Must-Attend Phoenix Concerts This Fall
From pop princess Katy Perry to an American favorite The Eagles, everyone has a chance to rock out to their favorite bands through December. Here’s our concert roundup that will have you singing through the end of the year.
September
Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr
Dress in your best western wear for a country concert with third time’s the charm. Platinum recording artist Aldean will sing...
Cardinals Cornerback Kicks off Children’s Book Program
Patrick Peterson’s Foundation for Success is launching its Pick Up a Book Program, which supports Children’s Literacy Development, at San Marcos Elementary School on Tues. Sept. 9.
The program is putting 60 local Phoenix schools to the test to see if each can read 100,000 minutes this fall. Students will record reading minutes online, and the school with the most combined minutes receives a Papa John’s pizza party with the athlete.
The Pick Up a Book Program strives to rally together communities through engaging reading events that properly prepare students to read and learn. After growing up in an impoverished community, Peterson wanted to...
Seeking 2015 Women Who Move the Valley Nominees
Arizona Foothills Magazine is currently seeking nominees for its annual Women Who Move the Valley feature in the January Issue.
Heidi Powell, 2014 WWMV, Trainer and Transformation Specialist on “Extreme
Guest Publisher's Letter: Pastor Travis Heard's Ideal Day in Arizona
Ideal Day: Faith, Family, Friends and Fitness
When I was asked by Arizona Foothills Magazine to write an article on what my ideal day would look like, the first thought that flashed through my mind was this: Life is a gift, and each morning you wake up, you are given the gift of a brand new day.
But all too often in life, we simply drift through the gift we’ve been given. Our days can become nothing more than ordinary days which lead to ordinary lives. I ask people all the time, and so do you, “How was your day?”
