June/July 2023

Desert Hills Community School of Music will debut its first summer music camp featuring a band instruments workshop for ages 10–17 and a beginning strings workshop for ages 8 and up, including adults. See website for prices. Desert Hills Community School of Music, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale. 480-8697660; deserthillsmusic.org

June 5–July 28

DFT SUMMER CAMPS

Desert Foothills Theater will host a series of summer camps for young performers. Sessions include “The Little Mermaid,” “Encanto,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Greatest Showman” and more. $200+. See website for schedule. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-4881981; dftheater.org

June 5–Aug. 12

PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY

SUMMER CAMPS

The Phoenix Theatre Company will host a series of summer camps for young performers. See website for price and schedule. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com

June 7–July 9

‘THE PROM’

Promusica Seeks New Executive Director

ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra’s executive director, Yvonne Dolby, has announced that she will retire June 30 after a successful 12-year tenure. The organization is, therefore, now searching for a new executive director to work with its talented and dedicated team of musicians and volunteers who are committed to bringing live music to the community; help shape the future of ProMusica Arizona by contributing your organizational skills and leadership; and grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the arts community. promusicaaz.org

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present its production of “The Prom.” See website for price and times. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com

June 9 and 10

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’

Detour Company Theatre will present its production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Free. Friday 7 p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. detourcompanytheatre.org

June 9 and 10

‘JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH’

Detour Company Theatre will present its production of “James and the Giant Peach.” Free. Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. detourcompanytheatre.org

June 10 and 11

Celebrate The Blues

The Musical Instrument Museum will host an exploration of the origins of the blues — including Southern delta traditions and big-city electrification — through expressive performances and informative lectures. See website for schedule of events. $20; youth discounts available. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org

June 12–Aug. 1

FHT SUMMER CAMPS

Fountain Hills Theater will host a series of summer camps for young performers. Sessions include “Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.” and “Annie: Kids.” See website for price and schedule. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org

June 14

GET LIT BOOK CLUB

Desert Foothills Library will host a happy hour discussion of Eliza Reid’s “Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World.” Free. 5 p.m. RSVP. See website for location. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

July 4

RED, WHITE AND COOL

Scottsdale will host its 10th annual Independence Day celebration

— featuring bull riding, mutton busting, lively games, balloon artists, face painters, a parade of heroes and, of course, fireworks. $20+.

5–9 p.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-656-9940; scottsdale4th.com

July 15 and 16

Experience France

The Musical Instrument Museum will host an event that celebrates the music and culture of France. See website for schedule of events. $20; youth discounts available. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org

CCheese, wine, whiskey, friendships — there are many things in this world that improve as they age. Unfortunately, our health is not among them.

Although how well you age can be influenced by a number of lifestyle factors over which you have a great deal of control — such as your nutritional status, your physical activity level, your sleep quality and your stress levels — some degenerative processes are simply a natural and inevitable part of the cycle of life.

In recent decades, science and technology have made important inroads in identifying the specific mechanisms of aging at the cellular level, with a significant discovery being the role of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) — the central redox coenzyme in cellular metabolism.

NAD+ is naturally present in every cell of our bodies and plays a significant role in a number of cellular processes, including the repair of DNA. However, as humans age, we lose about 50% of our NAD+ levels, impeding our body’s ability to repair cells and prevent degenerative health issues.

Additionally, NAD+ plays a key role in our cognitive function. One of the most feared and devastating signs of aging is cognitive decline. Advanced brain disorders — such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease — are on the rise, appearing in ever-younger populations and taking a toll on patients and their loved ones.

NAD+ stimulates the neogenesis of neurons to promote brain neuroplasticity and reduce inflammation. It also supports the production of norepinephrine and serotonin — important hormones that help regulate mood, suppress anxiety and promote healthy sleep.

MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS OF NAD+ THERAPY

There are a number of oral supplements on the market to boost NAD+. However, oral supplements must be absorbed in your digestive tract and processed in your liver before entering your circulatory system and finally arriving at your cells. During digestion, supplements are often only partially absorbed; some may even pass right through your digestive tract without ever being broken down.

Therefore, administration via weekly injection is recommended as the most effective and convenient way to deliver the coenzyme directly to your bloodstream, where it can be immediately distributed to cells throughout your body and begin the repair process. The many remarkable anti-aging benefits of NAD+ injection therapy include:

Anti-aging Benefits of NAD+

l Improved cognitive function l Increased longevity l Reduced risk of cancer l Increased basal metabolism l Reduced insulin resistance l Decreased inflammation l Protection of cellular mitochondria l Improved sleep l Improved liver function l Improved hearing and vision l Improved muscle function and recovery l Improved immune system

THE CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HEALING & WELLNESS

Growing in popularity among celebrities, athletes and health-conscious people who want to maintain youthful robust health for decades on end, NAD+ injection therapy is offered locally at The Center for Integrative Healing & Wellness — a spa-like clinic staffed by professional clinicians who guide patients through their treatment so they can keep living the life they love.

The Center for Integrative Healing & Wellness offers 100mg NAD+ subcutaneous injections with four convenient and easy-to-use, ready-to-administer prefilled syringes delivered directly to patients each month. The clinic works exclusively with a 503A licensed and accredited pharmacy to ensure the highest quality and safety of NAD+.

The clinic’s expert staff instructs and guides patients through the process of injecting the coenzyme once a week in the morning to increase their energy and longevity. Injections offer excellent absorption and the beneficial effects are generally noticed very quickly. The Center for Integrative Healing & Wellness also offers concierge high-dose IV NAD+ treatment in the comfort of its clinic for those who have health issues that may benefit from a more rapid restoration of NAD+ levels.

Contact The Center for Integrative Healing & Wellness to inquire about NAD+ injection therapy and stop aging in its tracks today!

TThere is no doubt that Arizona is one of the most photogenic areas on the entire planet. Between our sensational sunsets over our majestic mountain vistas and our statuesque saguaros, it is exceptionally easy to make our out-ofstate friends, family and followers ridiculously jealous on social media.

However, if you really want to go viral, here are ten Arizona landmarks that best showcase our state’s impressive pageantry.

Old Fossil Creek Dam

Though it may be the site nearest to the Valley on our list of Instagrammable places around Arizona, access to Old Fossil Creek Dam requires a physically demanding 5-mile desert hike one way into a 1,500-foot-deep canyon via Fossil Springs Trail in Strawberry.

One of only two National Wild and Scenic rivers in Arizona, Fossil Creek is fed by springs coming from the cliffs of the Mogollon Rim. More than 30 million gallons of water are discharged each day at a constant 70 degrees while high mineral content leaves travertine dams and deposits, giving rise to fossil-like features.

Affectionately dubbed “The Toilet Bowl” due to a round slide on the side of the river that will spin a diver around and out into the main pool from the base of the falls, Old Fossil Creek Dam offers much more than just a pretty backdrop for photos. There is even a shallow cave from which swimmers can hide from the sun before embarking on the even more strenuous hike back out of the canyon.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE

The largest natural sandstone arch in Sedona, Devil’s Bridge is surrounded by the stunning red rocks for which the area is famous and accessed via a relatively short 1.8-mile roundtrip hike.

However, with ease comes crowds, so the actual distance you have to hike from your parking spot may vary and you will likely have to wait in line for a chance to take that iconic picture of your travel companion walking across the 54-foot-tall and 45-foot-long bridge.

Though you may feel pressure to pose and move on, remember to pause momentarily to look around at the radiant landscape. As with any of the locations on this list, an impressive post on social media is merely an added benefit. The true reward comes with being present in the moment and appreciating all that Mother Nature has to offer.

Birthing Cave

While in Sedona, you may as well double down on your quest to capture picture perfection with the area’s other highly Instagrammable landmark. To reach the Birthing Cave, park and begin your roughly 2-mile roundtrip hike at either the Long Canyon or Mescal trailheads.

At the fork in the trail where a wooden fence sits, turn left onto an unmarked narrower trail. You will soon see a heart-shaped depression in the cliffs and be ready to snap your second Sedona stunner. Carefully climb the smooth slickrock walls of the cave to get one of the most breathtaking views in all of Arizona.

Have your travel companion capture the moment on camera and impress your followers with what could easily be mistaken for a production still from “Jurassic Park.”

Yaki Point

No list of Arizona’s most Instagrammable places would be complete without our state’s most famous landmark — the Grand Canyon. On the South Rim, Yaki Point is the ideal overlook to enjoy a sunrise or sunset, providing jawdropping views of the dramatic and vivid color changes.

Public parking access is prohibited so, to get there, you will need to board a free Grand Canyon South Rim Shuttle Bus. Adventurers may alternatively opt to rent a mountain bike and ride it along a spectacularly scenic 12-mile roundtrip trail.

When caught in sidelighting, a photo taken from Yaki Point provides a fine perspective of the massive formations within the canyon and the distant North Rim — which is, coincidentally, the next stop on our journey.

Cape Royal

On the North Rim, Cape Royal provides the widest panorama of any Grand Canyon overlook, revealing stunning colors, deep gorges and towering buttes. Dominating the landscape to the southwest is Wotans Throne — a 7,721foot summit that is sure to impress your Instagram followers.

Among the other notable sights visible from Cape Royal is Vishnu Temple to the southeast as well as Horseshoe Mesa and the Grandview area of the South Rim in the distance. Nearby Angel’s Window — a picturesque arch high on the limestone wall that beautifully frames the Colorado River — is another notable landmark that makes the photographic possibilities of this spot seemingly endless.

Accessing Cape Royal requires a 23-mile drive along a road whose speed limit is mostly 35 mph; so bring a dose of patience, enjoy the scenery and stop at Point Imperial, Vista Encantada, Roosevelt Point and Walhalla Overlook on the way to capture some supplemental shots.

Mooney Falls

Deep inside the towering cliffs of the Grand Canyon, Mooney Falls is the highest and perhaps most spectacular of the five waterfalls that have made passes to visit the Havasupai Indian Reservation one of the most highly coveted items among adventure-seekers.

Havasu Creek’s waters plunge nearly 200 feet off Mooney Falls, providing quite possibly the most magnificent backdrop on this list. However, as if the sight alone were not impressive enough, the story of how you got there — which involves a semi-technical downclimb using bolts, ladders and chains — adds to the exclusivity and awe of this particular shot.

Hike, wade and bushwack 3.5 miles downstream to the extremely secluded Beaver Falls or climb back up to explore the more easily accessible Havasu Falls, Lil’ Navajo Falls and Fifty Foot Falls — the turquoise waters of which will make your followers green with envy.

Antelope Canyon

Located on private land within the Navajo Nation in Page, guided tours are required to visit Antelope Canyon — which, named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that once roamed the area, immerses visitors in the swirling embrace of sandstone walls that have been shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion.

Plan ahead to arrive midday March through October, when the position of the sun creates light shafts that reach the canyon floor and illuminates the pink, red, orange and gold patterns on the canyon walls.

Because it is shaped like an upside-down “V,” narrow at the top and wide at the base, Upper Antelope Canyon is easier to walk through and more photogenic therefore more popular than Lower Antelope Canyon. However, many visitors claim that the latter is more fun, with narrow passageways to squeeze through and ladders to climb.