Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…
‘Journey’ is the title of this October’s Annual Show at Madaras Gallery, featuring 20 new paintings by award-winning Tucson artist Diana Madaras. “For everyone, myself included, the last two years have been filled with unexpected challenges,” Madaras said. “My outlet is my art.” Since opening the gallery in 1999, Madaras has been on her own spectacular…
Diane Williams Several Ceramics & Pottery members “stepped out” with a new stepping stones class held with Debbie Olguin and Mary Ann Bechtel. The class has become addictive, as Debbie and Mary Ann warned! Some members are on to their second and third stepping stones. Members are saying this is one of the most fun classes offered…
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger was on hand recently at America’s Friendliest Airport® to announce service from Phoenix to Charleston, S.C., and Provo, Utah, beginning Nov. 2, 2022. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) now has 23 airlines serving more than 140 destinations. In addition to Breeze, the…
Dal Norris Taizé worship shines a beacon on the quest for spiritual relationship. It began with a Swiss Protestant brother who sought to live a life according to Scripture. Moved by the desperation felt in occupied France, he founded an ecumenical Christian monastic community in Taizé, France. The community remains an active and important site…
Jaine Toth Robson Ranch resident and author Jaine Toth enjoyed a warm, welcoming reception when she made a presentation to the newly formed Compass Writers group on July 25. Jaine spoke about why and how she wrote her book Dizzy Izzy & the Red Witch: Memories of My Parents, which began as an exercise in…