Entertainment

Easing Loneliness: Seniors find companionship at Optum centers

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski When Sheila Asroff lost her husband of 51 years as well as her brother, she found herself isolated, depressed and living alone. She...

The Story in His Eyes: The Moody Blues’ John Lodge vows continue the band’s...

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski John Lodge is on a quest to keep The Moody Blues’ music alive. On his latest tour, which has Phoenix and Tucson dates,...

30-Year Celebration: ‘Tombstone’ reunion brings ‘SVU’ ‘bad guy’ to town

BY Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Robert John Burke has starred in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and a slew of other productions. But he is...

Lonely No More: Mary Chapin Carpenter documents the times on latest album

By Alan Sculley Part way into the pandemic in 2020, Mary Chapin Carpenter wanted to find ways to stay creative, connect with fans and get...

Warm Reception: Edgar Winter ready to rock with Ringo

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Callers know just what to expect when Edgar Winter answers the phone. “I’m ready to rock ‘n’ roll!” he yells. He is excited about...

Don’t Dream It’s Over: Crowded House makes good on postponed tour

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Crowded House was forced to postpone its last North American tour — including a date at the Mesa Arts Center — due...

‘She’s a Part of Me Now’: Billie Boullet appreciates Anne Frank’s story

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Billie Boullet, who stars as Anne Frank in the National Geographic limited series “A Small Light,” is invested in the celebrated diarist’s...

Family First: Melissa Etheridge shares her journey through life

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski On Melissa Etheridge’s Instagram, her bio reads “mother, rockstar, activist” in that order.  The sweet sentiment is courtesy of her son, Beckett, when...

April Phoenix Calendar

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Orchid Show & Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2, Berridge Nurseries, 4647 E. Camelback...

‘So Much More Than Food’: Italian association celebrates heritage with festival

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Six men dreamed of bringing a piece of Italy to the desert so the country would be represented in the best light. Thus,...