Kyna Tek wins award in Illustrators of the Future Contest
By GSN Contributor
Gilbert resident Kyna Tek is a winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest.
The prestigious illustration competition is in its 29th year and is judged by some of the premier names in...
Glorious sounds emanate from the East Valley Chorale
By Melody Birkett
A group of talented singers make up the East Valley Chorale, which started in 1999 with a dozen people from three churches. It’s now made up of about 90 people from 50...
Adroit Asian fusion at Clever Koi
By Srianthi Perera
Nick Campisano and Joshua James have not yet visited Asia, but they run a mean Asian-inspired kitchen and craft cocktail bar in Clever Koi.
“We’ve not been overseas, but we pay homage to...
Kajukenbo, a practical martial defense that anyone can learn
By Melody Birkett
“Go, hit, palm strike.”
I can feel the adrenaline rush.
“Boom, right into the eye. Eyes, nose, throat — that can cause pain,” said Kelly Corder, Kaju Arizona Studio co-owner and instructor. “Alternate strike....
Arizona Wilderness’ funky beers include a stout with mushrooms
By Wayne Schutsky
Gilbert’s Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. celebrated its 4th anniversary over Labor Day weekend with a full slate of events and special releases that highlight just how far the craft brewer has come...
Gilbert’s new superintendent starts role this month
By Srianthi Perera
Shane McCord, assistant superintendent of Mesa Public Schools and a former employee of Gilbert Public Schools, has assumed the role of superintendent at GPS.
His employment contract began October 2 and ends June...
Welcome Home Veterans Park project gets underway
By Srianthi Perera
An inspirational Arizona landmark will soon begin to take shape in Gilbert.
The Welcome Home Veterans Park, anchored by an 80 percent scale of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., is due...
Far from the bustling crowd, JC’s Steakhouse delivers
By Kenneth LaFave
Two miles south of the busy strip of crowded restaurants on Gilbert Road is a quiet, spacious place. Many of the crowded restaurants give people what they think they want. The quiet...
Nando’s makes the neighborhood great
By Becky Bracken
Like good schools and filled potholes, the quality of an Arizona neighborhood can be measured by its proximity to a delicious local Mexican food restaurant. Burgers are good and hole-in-the-wall bars are...
Mother-daughter business team helps people get organized
By Colleen Sparks
Getting organized can be an emotional roller coaster for people as they struggle to decide what longtime possessions to keep and which ones to throw away or donate.
Recruiting the help of Erika...