Culture

A little over a year ago, Katy Perry brought something major to our attention: California girls are “fine, fresh, and fierce.” Yes, it’s true- the golden state is home to beautiful, one-of-a-kind, sun-kissed darlings. But, newsflash, there’s another reason we’re flocking to the west coast: San Diego. This coastal city is chock-full of sun, surf, and swimming, and there are many reasons (five, to be exact) why Arizona Foothills has designated it to be one of our must-visit summer destinations.

Comics monsters with self-esteem challenges, sculpted-plaster movie seats and a Splendid opening: Plan to visit The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall the evening of June 24, 7–9 p.m. The event is free.

Located on Marshall Way in Old Town Scottsdale sits an eye-catching yellow stucco building with a red barrel tile roof. Tucked in the building's quaint courtyard is an art gallery that will summon your inner cowboy or cowgirl as you take a visual journey through the Four Corners of the United States. Adorned with a feather bangle and necklace, owner and photographer, Cheyenne L Rouse, exudes a free-spirited ambiance about herself that is similar to her welcoming gallery. By taking Digital Fine Art Photography to new and exciting levels, Rouse opened Ancient Light Gallery and has captured the life of Western and Southwestern cultures by holding it still.

With warmer temps upon us, escape to a museum for the day to cool off and stimulate your mind. Here is a list of Valley museum exhibits to check out this summer.