She’s at it again, only this time, Toasted Owl restaurateur Cecily Maniaci has made her new culinary escapade a bit more down to earth with the recent opening of Plantasia Eatery. Featuring fine dining entrees clad with plant-based, vegan and vegetarian ingredients, Maniaci has a lot of healthy reasons for venturing into the health-based culinary arena, like diabetes and high blood pressure, which she battled for years. “I changed my diet about 19 months ago and it changed my life,” said … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
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Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
It’s not yet springtime, but Change Labs, a Native-led non-profit located in Northern Arizona, has just received a grant that will help it further its work to close the racial wealth gap in Native American communities. With headquarters in Tuba City on the Navajo Nation, the mission of Change Labs is to create transformative change by removing the social, financial and political barriers for Native American entrepreneurs doing business on sovereign Native land. The grant comes from the … [Read more...] about Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
A young bellboy continues to stand duty, a caring doctor walks the street outside his office and a bride and groom remain united in the afterlife. U.S. Ghost Adventures brings a whole new perspective to “Till death do we part,” and lists Flagstaff among the nation’s most haunted cities. The company initially launched on the East Coast with tours in 20 locations before the pandemic. In December, it added 12 more cities, including Flagstaff. “Flagstaff has two very vague types of hauntings, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit
From the film industry to fitness studio, native Californian Daniella Murphy has found her dream job as owner of Barre3, a franchise gym and fitness center with more than 175 locations nationwide and as far as the Philippines. Moving to Flagstaff about seven years ago, Murphy and her husband, Kelly, formerly worked at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles. “I worked with television creators, producers and future film directors in the studio’s production office. My husband worked as a … [Read more...] about Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit
Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Miller Bizardi loves his job as driver for Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition (VVCC), and it’s just as rewarding for him as it is for the neighbors he drives. VVCC gives clients, fondly referred to as “neighbors,” rides for kidney dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, medication pick-up, friendly visits and more. “We even take care of pets when our neighbors are hospitalized,” said Bizardi. “That includes taking pets to veterinary appointments as well.” “Caring always comes … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
With all the technology and audience reach available to us literally at our fingertips, we all have the opportunity to truly star in our own lives, be visible on any number of social media platforms, create our own podcasts and even shine through Zoom calls. Leadership experts tells us this kind of exposure could increase our marketability, boost sales, promote ideas and magnify our influence. The problem is, most of us haven’t taken the time to learn how to be polished on camera, how to use a … [Read more...] about Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
Rank Horse Rides into Chino Valley
Chino Valley native Morgan Reid has created and opened an authentic Western clothing boutique for women called Rank Horse Co. “I built this business around the Western fashion industry and the working cowgirl. A lot of Western boutiques carry glitz and glam. While I have no problem with it, it just isn’t my style,” said Reid. “We sell mostly graphic t-shirts, turquoise jewelry – genuine and faux – hats, purses and a lot more. We are hoping to bring in jeans, dresses, shorts and more … [Read more...] about Rank Horse Rides into Chino Valley
Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) experienced its third busiest year for passenger travel in 2022. Eager to keep up with the growing demand of passenger travel, as well as serving as the hub for passenger, air freight, public safety flights and other transportation services in Northern Arizona, FLG has multiple improvement projects planned in 2023 to continue to meet the needs of residents and visitors. The most noticeable change at FLG in 2023 will be the opening of an additional parking lot … [Read more...] about Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
Two-Day Pecan, Wine Festival Returns to Camp Verde
Saturday, March 18 through Sunday, March 19 marks the 22ndAnnual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival hosted by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the Town of Camp Verde, sponsored by Yavapai College and the Southwest Wine Center, SRP, the Arizona Office of Tourism and Larry Green Chevrolet. Celebrating two of the area’s prime tourism draws – wine and pecans – the free festival will feature 15 Arizona wineries along with a variety of pecans for pairing, a very competitive Pecan Pie contest, a … [Read more...] about Two-Day Pecan, Wine Festival Returns to Camp Verde
Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival
For nine days, Sedona rolled out the red carpet for filmmakers, actors, producers and writers in the 29th Annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 18-26. During the event each year, the Red Rock Country becomes a mini Hollywood of sorts. So, it’s no surprise that residents and visitors found it commonplace last month to share a moment with “One Day at a Time” actor and local Glenn Scarpelli, wait for a ride next to “Taxi” star Judd Hirsch, catch Tim Daly on the fly [Wings], or get deep … [Read more...] about Stars Come Out for Sedona International Film Festival