Rain’s coming down hard in Tempe!

Small-but-mighty SugarJam the Southern Kitchen is so beloved, so unique, it frequently fields offers from would-be investors who want to expand. But founder, CEO and executive chef Dana Dumas has no interest in “watering down the brand.” phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

John Ondrasik feels blessed. Five for Fighting’s founder, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist easily sways from full-on rock gigs to string quartet shows. “It keeps everything fresh,” said Ondrasik, who is coming to Scottsdale Arts with a string quartet. phoenix.org/entertainer/mu…

Phoenix’s Black Hole has been building a following not just locally but internationally, thanks to tours in Europe and South America. After a recent show at Local Legends in Mesa, the band will perform at The Rhythm Room later this month. phoenix.org/entertainer/mu…

A national indoor-golf franchise has picked Tempe for its first Arizona venue. Read about Golf Envy’s “elevated, high-tech golf experience that blends performance-driven play with the feel of a private club”: phoenix.org/sports/golf-en…

Fabio Berdicchia ensures that each dish he serves carries the taste of his hometown in Lizzano, Puglia, the memories of his childhood and the heart of his family. phoenix.org/food_drink/my-…

ON THIS DAY: The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has become an integral part of the cultural lifestyle and sense of community spirit for Scottsdale residents, visitors and businesses since opening Oct. 23, 1975. phoenix.org/valley_history…

Tempe, as legend goes, is full of haunted places, and Halloween is the perfect time of year to explore the city’s spookiest of the spooky. Investigate some paranormal happenings with us: phoenix.org/valley_history…

For the 14th year, tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the Scottsdale Waterfront for Canal Convergence. Preview the 10 days of large-scale public art displays, workshops, performances, tours and other activities in our latest issue! Go to entertainermag.com.

After over a half a century as a family-run business Spinato's Pizzeria is giving employees a piece of the pie. phoenix.org/food_and_drink…

Happy Halloween! We had to start All Hallows’ Eve with some of Sesame Donuts’ special spooky designs, including Frankenstein’s monster and Jack Skellington!

Why has the day of All Hallows’ Eve — Hallowe’en — devolved into a day of fun and fear? Take a trip through some Halloween history: phoenix.org/valley_history…

The Pebble Creek Community’s Singles Club has been connecting senior adults ages 55 and older with each other since 1997 — forging lasting bonds. Learn more in our new issue! Read and subscribe FREE in Phoenix at lovinlife.com and Tucson at tucsonlocalmedia.com/lovin_life.

Happy Veterans Day! Today is a day to recognize those who have served this country. In this file photo by David Minton, members of the Sandra Day O’Connor High School Air Force Junior ROTC hold post around the Anthem Veterans Memorial.

“Woulda, woulda, shoulda…” is a fitting mantra for the many big dreams that never came to fruition in Scottsdale. phoenix.org/valley_history…

Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has a simple mission that he hopes to accomplish each time he takes the stage. “My goal is to remind people that rock is not dead,” he said. Find out what else he had to say in our December issue at EntertainerMag.com.

Phoenix is among the top 100 American cities to celebrate Thanksgiving, according to the personal financial website WalletHub. Find out where it ranked and what factors were considered: phoenix.org/happy-thanksgi…

From “The Nutcracker” with the Phoenix Symphony and “’Twas the Night Before…” with Cirque du Soleil to Snow Week at the Arizona Science Center, there is no shortage of activities in the Valley of the Sun. phoenix.org/guides/top-10-…