While there are comedy clubs in the Valley that bring in a host of laugh-inducing shows, now Pinal County residents may not have to go much further than Coolidge to see top acts from Arizona, and possibly further, perform. The premiere event for the new Coolidge Comedy Show is scheduled for March 17 at El Grotto. The monthly showcase is designed to give emerging and established comedians a platform to show off their talents.

Area book lovers can rejoice as a Florence author has recently released her first book. For Hermalene Wick, leap years have always been a fascinating phenomenon — something she explores through her sci-fi novel, “From Eden to Earth.”

We also wanted to share that we will be joining you live from the Arizona Renaissance Festival on Monday. You can follow along with our adventures by joining us on our Instagram page, where we will be giving you updates on what to know if you’re planning a trip to the festival in the coming weekends.