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The Phoenix Kart Racing Association season starts at in November at Adobe Dam Regional Park in North Phoenix.

Kart racing season starts soon in North Phoenix

Phoenix Kart Racing Association is kicking off its next competitive kart racing season on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Adobe Dam Regional Park in North Phoenix near Glendale. The season will run … more

10/21/26

The Phoenix Symphony, pictured here with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, announced Tuesday that it is suspending the remainder of its 2026-27 season following its Nov. 1 performance.

Phoenix Symphony to suspend season, lay off musicians

The Phoenix Symphony will suspend the remainder of its 2026-27 season following its Nov. 1 performance, citing a financial shortfall that has left the organization unable to meet its operating obligations. more

By Steve Stockmar
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Instagram: steve.stockmar | 10/20/26

Ghosts & Goodies is coming back to Westgate in late October.

Ghosts & Goodies returns to Westgate in Glendale

A locally known Halloween celebration is returning to Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District for an evening full of family-friendly activities, costumes, candy and spooky entertainment. … more

10/20/26

Ancient Chinese musical treasures coming to Phoenix museum

More than 70 musical instruments and other objects excavated from archaeological sites in China will be featured in a new exhibition opening Nov. 6 at Musical Instrument Museum. more

Special to Independent Newsmeda | 10/20/26

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on May 22, 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California.

Papa Roach bringing 'Rise of the Roach Tour' to Phoenix in 2027

Papa Roach will bring its “Rise of the Roach Tour” to Phoenix next summer as part of a 30-date U.S. tour. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/19/26

More than 400 vehicles gather at High Street each month for Highline Autos Cars & Coffee, drawing collectors, enthusiasts and curious spectators from across the Valley.

Highline Autos Cars & Coffee brings serious horsepower to High Street

On the first Saturday morning of every month, High Street sounds a little different. Engines roll in early. Hoods go up. People gather around cars they may have only seen online, in magazines … more

By Michelle Talsma Everson | Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/19/26

‘Romeo & Juliet’ opens Ballet Arizona season in Phoenix

Ballet Arizona will open its 40th anniversary season with “Romeo & Juliet” Oct. 22-25 at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/18/26

Arizona Theatre Company names new resident artist

Arizona Theatre Company has named Tucson-based stage manager Mollie Heil its Resident Artist for the 2026-27 season, continuing a program designed to provide Arizona theater professionals with sustained paid employment. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/17/26

Great Skate Glendale offers 5 Halloween stakes

Great Skate, 10054 N. 43rd Ave., in Glendale has a full day of activities planned for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31. Here’s the schedule: 10 a.m.-noon: Not so Spooky Rave for tots. more

10/16/26

Musician 1st Class Justin Mendez, from Yonkers, New York, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, in November 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Anastasia Bonotto)

Navy jazz ensemble brings free concerts to Phoenix

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform two free concerts Wednesday, Nov. 11, at The Nash in downtown Phoenix. Performances are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m. as part of the ensemble’s November tour. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/16/26

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden performs during the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Expo Center, in Louisville on Sept. 17, 2026.

Iron Maiden bringing 50th anniversary tour to Phoenix

Iron Maiden will bring its 50th anniversary “Run for Your Lives Tour” to Phoenix next spring as part of a newly announced return to North America. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 10/16/26

Musician 1st Class Thomas Eby solos with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble in a performance Oct. 27, 2017 at Texas Christian University's Ed Landreth Auditorium. Eby is a Glendale native

Glendale native returns to Valley with Navy jazz band

Glendale native Musician 1st Class Thomas Eby is returning to the Valley with the Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble for two performances. Both concerts are free and open to the public. more

10/15/26

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Arizona GOP’s path to victory runs through older voters

OPINION — In Arizona, as across the country, the most reliable voting bloc is hiding in plain sight: voters 50 and older. If Republicans are smart, they won’t hand Democrats an easy win by ignoring them.

Enough of GOP from Gilbert, time for legislative change

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Feeling safe again can take time after domestic violence

Safety can change in a moment, but feeling safe again can take much longer. This is something I have come to understand through my work as a therapist in Arizona with individuals who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of trauma.

Pain at Valley pumps, profit at the refineries

OPINION — While crude oil gets most of the blame for today’s sky-high gas and diesel prices, the refiners that turn crude into fuel have quietly been making a killing and driving up costs.