Steve Stephens

Jan 28, 2025 | columbusmonthly.com | Steve Stephens

Beer made Wisconsin’s largest city famous. Visitors will still find plenty of the sudsy stuff, from brewing giant Miller to dozens of craft brewers, producing beer in so many styles and varieties it would have made your Pabst-drinking grandpa’s head spin (if it wasn’t spinning already). But a weekend trip to this city on Lake Michigan’s sunrise shore offers visitors, even teetotalers, so much more.

Jan 21, 2025 | columbusmonthly.com | Steve Stephens

To many people, the city at the eastern end of Lake Erie is known mostly for snow and a team that can’t quite win the Super Bowl. But Buffalo has a deep history, a magnificent natural wonder and a tradition of architectural and culinary innovation that is perfect to explore during a weekend getaway. Stay in a historic Buffalo hotel and hit the Buffalo Wing TrailBuffalo has plenty of interesting lodging options, including many that reflect the city’s rich architectural history.

Nov 5, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Steve Stephens

Steve Stephens, CEO of Amegy Bank, says the best place to look for solutions on the immigration front is the Bayou City. Immigration quickly became a hot button in the presidential election — but focusing on what the president will do is shortsighted. Presidential executive orders do little to solve this complicated issue. Immigration is understandably contentious and an easy target for partisan politics, but any meaningful solution requires bipartisanship.

Jul 17, 2024 | columbusmonthly.com | Ellen Creager |Emma Henterly |Jill Moorhead |Steve Stephens

Hike Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, explore the global Art Basel event in Miami, or revel in holiday cheer in New York City or at Clifton Mills. By Ellen Creager, Emma Frankart Henterly, Jill Moorhead and Steve StephensColumbus MonthlyColumbus Monthly’s Weekend Adventures feature highlights 30 travel ideas to fill your calendar from June to December.

Jul 2, 2024 | columbusmonthly.com | Kevin J. Elliott |Emma Henterly |Steve Stephens

Leaf peep in Roanoke’s Blue Ridge Mountains, indulge in global cuisine in Houston, learn the legend of the Mothman and pay homage to Edgar Allan Poe. By Kevin J. Elliott, Emma Frankart Henterly and Steve StephensColumbus MonthlyColumbus Monthly’s Weekend Adventures feature highlights 30 travel ideas to fill your calendar from June to December.