PRIDELY ~ Phoenix

TOP 5 Luxury Cruise Lines for Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

Restaurants

Chelsea’s Kitchen

Bustling, industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal. 5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Phone: (602) 957-2555 | Web: chelseaskitchenaz.com

Durant’s

Upscale, old-school chophouse serving steak, seafood & martinis in a vintage red-velvet setting.

2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (602) 264-5967 | Web: www.durantsaz.com

Postino Central

Cafe presenting wine & light Italian fare in a comfy setting with a front patio & fire pits.

5144 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: (602) 274-5144 | Web: postinowinecafe.com

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Beckett’s Table

Relaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.

3717 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Phoenix City Grille

Stylish restaurant serving eclectic dishes in a space filled with art celebrating local history. 5816 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Barrio Cafe

Bustling eatery serving creative Mexican fare in cozy digs filled with folk art.

2814 N 16th St #1205, Phoenix, AZ 85006

True Food Kitchen

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

2502 E Camelback Rd Suite 135, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Fuego at The Clarendon

Small, colorful storefront bistro & bar serving a menu of Latin eats plus margaritas & mojitos.

401 W Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

The Larder and the Delta Modern space making the best of Arizonan ingredients in its varied & imaginative changing menus.

200 W Portland St Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Pa’La Wood Fired Cooking

Informal destination offering an international menu of meals & small plates, plus cocktails. 132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

The Stockyards Steakhouse

Storied steakhouse presenting a beef-heavy menu in Wild West inspired, saloonlike quarters.

5009 E Washington St #115, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Jan 15

Carefree Sring Fine Art & Wine Festival

More than 165 juried artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad will participate displaying impressive small, medium and life-sized bronze sculptures, sparkling hand-blown glass vessels, rope baskets, wood, clay and mixed media sculptures, one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and much more.

Jan 23

Rainbow Festival

Presented by Phoenix Pride, Rainbows Festival has been dubbed “Arizona’s Greatest Street Fair.” The annual event is a celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community that draws community members, friends, families, allies downtown for more than 150 exhibitors and two stages of entertainment throughout the weekend.

Mar 5-6

M3F Music Festival

M3F is a 100% nonprofit music festival that was established in 2004 and has become a musical destination for festivalgoers. This three-day festival has attracted visitors to Arizona with such previous acts as Odesza, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Empire of the Sun, Griz, Flume, Beck, Kid Cudi, Chromeo, Father John Misty, Grouplove, The Avett Brothers, The Revivalists, The Roots, The Shins, Slightly Stoopid, and many others.

Mar 12

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

Created in 1988 to celebrate Chandler’s history of ostrich ranching, this festival features — you guessed it — live ostriches. But it’s grown to also include national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 exhilarating midway rides and games, classic festival food, interactive activities for all ages, meet and greets with your favorite mascots, ostrichthemed educational activities, exciting attractions, upscale arts and crafts and much more.

BUDGETING 101

FOUR APPS to help you save moneyfor FREE

1. MINT

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

Education Trends

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

1

Technology & Software

Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

Apr 23

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market

The semiannual shopping experience that is Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market continues to provide shoppers with the opportunity to browse all things vintage, local and handmade. Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market continues to be a popular attraction for vintage enthusiasts across the Southwest.

May 21

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week

For 10 days, diners can enjoy menus specially designed to showcase the true culinary talents that exist within the state — from the finest five-star restaurants to locally owned and chef-driven “hidden gems.” Wine pairings to enhance each course are offered at some establishments for an additional cost. Menus are available for dine-in as well as to-go.

Oct 1

Arizona State Fair

For more than a century, the Arizona State Fair has been a gathering place for nearby locals, residents from the far corners of the state and visitors. Filled with cute animals, blue ribbons, fried food, immersive exhibits and all the carnival rides you can imagine. Additional scheduling includes a star-studded concert series and the All-Indian Rodeo, one of the longestrunning Arizona State Fair events.

Nov 12

Arizona Taco Festival

At the Arizona Taco Festival, you’ll find about 50 restaurants dishing out $3 tacos, and bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, beer, water and soda. Tokens are used throughout the festival – purchase them to use for tacos, drinks, and other items. Festival highlights include lucha libre wrestling, a live-music stage, interactive photo booths, a hot chili pepper eating contest and more.

PHOENIX PRIDE

Phoenix Pride is dedicated to the continuous development of programs and building community partnerships to benefit the Arizona LGBTQ+ community, along with its community of Allies. Phoenix Pride’s programming includes producing the 2 largest LGBTQ+ cultural celebrations in Arizona. PHOENIXPRIDE.ORG | (602) 277-7433

ONE•N•TEN

Our mission is to serve LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self‐ex pression, self‐acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices. ONENTEN.ORG | (602) 279-0894

GREATER PHOENIX EQUALITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GPECC promotes and supports the interests of the LGBTQ+ business community in the Greater Phoenix area. We accomplish this by fostering business growth, visibility, connections, and professional development opportunities. EQUALITYCHAMBER.ORG | (480) 648-9423

TANS SPECTRUM OF ARIZONA

Trans Spectrum envisions a world where trans and gender expansive individuals are recognized and celebrated. Where trans/gender expansive people and their allies have free access to community support resources to live their lives as they see fit. TSAZ.ORG | (480) 382-3757

ONE COMMUNITY

We are ONE Community, the coalition of socially responsible businesses, organiza tions and individuals who are moving diversity, inclusion, equity and equality forward for all Arizonans. ONECOMMUNITY.COM | (408) 355-0088

Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

Student-controlled Interactive Blackboards

This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

BOTANICAL GARDEN

Desert Botanical Garden 1

CHILD EDUCATION

Bright Horizons 11

DENTAL

Clear Choice Dental Implants Centers

DIRT BIKING

RTR Rentals back inside cover

EDUCATION

Arizona State University 17

FITNESS AIR 2

HEALTH Valleywise Health 16

HOME DESIGN

Budget Blinds

HOT AIR BALLOON Hot Air Expeditions

LAW

Tyler Allen Law Firm back outside cover LGBT PhxPride

MAKEUP

Artistry by Azure front cover

REAL ESTATE

Bryant Commercial Real Estate 17

RESTAURANT

Beckett’s Table 3

SENIOR CARE

Deer Valley Senior Living 13

SKIN

Vibrant Skin Bar 13

SWEET TREATS

Urban Cookies Bakeshop