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March 20th is the official opening day of Spring across the country. We tend to get it a little earlier here in the valley and we are grateful for that. Spring in the desert is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy some of the sights. It’s a time to reorganize the garage, plant some flowers, get out and see some of the local shows. The Smith Center is a wonderful place to plan an evening! It’s also a good time to start planning that summer vacation you’ve been talking about. Home improvement projects are fun and we always feel so much better once we’ve completed them. With the clocks turned ahead one hour, we have a little more daylight to do some of those extra things. As always, we appreciate the opportunity to inform and entertain our locals. Thank you for your continued support. Send your comments to: feedback@simply55.com

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From The Staff

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How To Work Out At The Park

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Secrets To Aging Gracefully

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What You Should Know About Cataracts

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Are You Missing Out?

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Cooking With Martha

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Calendar Of Events

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Farmers market

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Unique Ideas For Celebrating Spring

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Nevadas Veterans

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Deductions For Seniors

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Tax Season Is Upon Us

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pg 40 Scottsdale pg 46

Remembering Nevada - Fremont Street

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Treating Insomnia

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Spring Ahead With These 10 Tips

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Local Hiking Trails

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When Should a Cataract Be Removed? In the past, surgeons would wait until a cataract was “ripe” or very developed before surgery was performed. Now, surgeons make the decision for surgery based on when visual difficulties begin to interfere with normal activities of daily living, like driving, reading, work or hobbies.

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Are You Missing Out? chutes and gullies that lead to peaks few have Are you looking for a fun activity? Did you know Entertainment & Food stood at. It’s only 20 miles west of Las Vegas, one of the best kept outdoor secrets in the but when you’re deep in the heart of Red country is the tremendous amount of hiking Rock you’ll think you’re on another planet. This southern Nevada has to offer? We have three outdoor playground is waiting to be explored. very diverse areas that allow year round hiking. In Red Rock Canyon you hike the trails, boulder These areas, Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, through the canyons, and rock scramble to and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, are Financial peaks. just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. You owe it to yourself to take advantage of this When the summer heat starts bearing down, great activity. it’s time to head up to Mt. Charleston, where it’s 20 to 30 degrees cooler! There are a variety I am Branch Whitney, author and speaker. For of trails and mountaineering routes to numerous the last 19 years I have been hiking and finding peaks. Waterfalls, 3000-year-old bristlecone routes to peaks around Southern Nevada. I Auto Travel pines, and fresh air are waiting for you. have authored five hiking guidebooks, including Hiking Las Vegas. It’s an Amazon best seller and the number one guidebook for this area. What To Bring On A Hike My web site (www.hikinglasvegas.com) contains First, determine the difficulty of the hike. all the information you need to know about You’ll need to bring more items for a 12-mile hiking in southern Nevada. I am also the creator cross-country hike than a one-mile trail hike. of the 52 Peak Club. You will learn more about Common sense plays an important part. For Home Improvement & Lifestyle it later in this article. You will get up to speed easy hikes (less than four miles, all trail, little or if you have never hiked before. You will learn no elevation gain) you should bring the following where to hike, what equipment you Calendar need, andOf Events items: the number one safety rule. Let’s get started. Water (one quart or more), running shoes or lightweight hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, snack, fanny pack or day pack, cell phone and Where To Hike proper clothing. The southern Nevada climate andRemembering diversity of Nevada For longer hikes bring the following: terrain provides year round hiking. In the winter Water -Three quarts (more if it’s hot). months the Lake Mead area is our first choice. Food – Fruit is the best, but the main thing is to It’s warmer than the other areas and virtually Happy Holidays eat to keep your energy up. never sees snow. Hiking around Lake Mead is Daypack – from 1,200 to 1,600 cu.in. Most both easy and interesting. You’ll find hot springs daypacks are now hydration packs. and narrows to explore. What Lake Mead lacks Boots - Lightweight or middleweight. Red Rock in peaks, it makes up with incredible formations is better in a lightweight boot with sticky sole, and natural wonders. called Stealth Rubber. Mt. Charleston is better When spring rolls around, Red Rock Canyon is in a middleweight boot if hiking cross country, our first pick. Red Rock Canyon is a maze of but it’s personal preference. Remember, a canyons and mountains, ledges and ramps, and

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Once On This Island

Sing, dance & celebrate as the touring production of the hit Broadway Musical “Once On This Island” blossoms at The Smith Center. This beautiful song and dance masterpiece tells the story of TiMoune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island lead TiMoune on a quest that tests the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death. From the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (SEUSSICAL, RAGTIME) comes the Olivier Award-winning ONCE ON THIS ISLAND a Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid that will have you singing and dancing in the isles!

March 13-15, 2015 TICKET PRICES: $21 Venue: Troesh Studio Theater

Doo-Wah Riders

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Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m.   Tickets: $10 advance / $15 door

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Newsies

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March 17-22, 2015 TICKET PRICES: $39-$139 Venue: Reynolds Hall

Frankie Moreno: Under the Influence

Named Las Vegas Headliner of the Year two times running, Frankie Moreno has been wowing audiences from coast to coast with his mix of rat pack glamour, original and classic hits and vintage funk-infused sounds. A piano prodigy and multi-instrumentalist, Moreno has performed with many greats, including award-winning classical violinist Joshua Bell. Now, Moreno takes his sound intimate with his special weekly residency at Cabaret Jazz, “Under the Influence,” where he explores the music that inspires him.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 8:00p.m. TICKET PRICES: $20-$25 Venue: Cabaret Jazz

Crystal Trio

From Siberia, Russia, Crystal Trio performs on crystal glass. These professional musicians - Igor Sklyarov, Vladimir Popras and Vladimir Perminov perform on the Glass Harp, Verrophone and Glass Panflute Bass. Current repertoire includes variations of popular classical melodies of Mozart, Boccherini, Glinka, and Vivaldi, in addition to original pieces written specifically for a crystal glass.

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Get ready Las Vegas for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Spots are filling up fast so sign-up today as we have a limited number available. You’ll be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5K run. So grab your girlfriends, your bro’s, your friends, and your family cause we’re bringing a color fun experience to your life that you never knew existed! Join us for the Color Vibe 5K run and get ready to be tagged with color!

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Jake Shimabukuro

In his young career, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, won accolades from the disparate likes of Eddie Vedder, Perez Hilton and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, wowed audiences on TV (Jimmy Kimmel, Conan), earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and even played in front of the Queen of England.

Friday, March 20, 2015 7:00p.m. Saturday,March 21, 2015 7:00p.m. TICKET PRICES: $39-$59 Venue: Cabaret Jazz

MAMO

Mamo is the name of the duo of accomplished Hawaiian musicians Nathan Aweau & Jeff Peterson who celebrate their aloha for Hawaii and their heritage through music. Their repertoire spans a wide range reaching as far back as the Hawaiian Monarchy to new compositions and arrangements that are at the cutting edge of contemporary Hawaiian music. The duo features the acclaimed vocals of Nathan Aweau and the slack key guitar stylings of Jeff Peterson with acoustic and electric bass, ukulele, and percussion. This program is supported by public funding for the arts through the Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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White Rock Loop Hike

Hike with Tom on this beautiful trail where we will walk between two visible geological periods of time. Along the way, the trail passes through a variety of vegetation zones, provides grand views out across Red Rock Canyon Valley, and passes several archeological sites. Strenuous. 6 miles. Ages 7+. Limited space/registration required. Call 702-5155367 for more information or to register.

Sunday, Mar 22, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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interview presentation hosted by manabout-town columnist Norm Clarke, who has been covering the celebrity scene for the Las Vegas Review-Journal since 1999. Las Vegas power couple, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and former Mayor Oscar Goodman will be the guests for Norm’s March 22nd show. With Mayor Carolyn’s birthday following three days after the show, please join the celebration to serenade her and wish her well. Birthday cake and a champagne toast included.

Sunday, March 22, 2015 2:00p.m. TICKET PRICES: $25-$35 Venue: Cabaret Jazz

Wildflowers III : RRC Springs Hike

This hike will focus on the springs, raptors, wildflowers, and animals occurring at some of Red Rock Canyon’s springs. Likely springs are Whispering Ben and Mormon Green. Easy. 3 miles. Ages 10+. Limited space/registration required. For more information or to register, please call (702) 515-5367.

Sunday, Mar 22, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Girls Night: The Musical

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s make this musical a fan favorite!

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INNOVATION is extraordinary. Ballet is different up close. Only available to Nevada Ballet Theatre season subscribers, this performance brings the audience back to Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Summerlin studios for an inside view of the artistic process. In this intimate setting, choreographers and dancers push their creativity to new heights with a collection of original pieces-presented as an exclusive benefit for our most loyal patrons. As a courtesy to our ticketholders, no children under 5 years of age are admitted to the performances.

March 26-March 29, 2015 TICKET PRICES: $25-$45 Nevada Ballet Theatre Summerlin Studios

Walnut’s Eggstreme Scramble Egg Decorating Timed Egg Hunts (Ages 3-12) Face Painting Petting Zoo Trackless Train Food fundraiser by Teen Leaders of the Future Registration Starts Monday, February 23! No phone registrations - Online or walk-in registration only - http://www. ClarkCountyNV.Gov/parksregistration First 500 registered children ages 3 to 12 can participate in the egg hunt! Please bring your own basket for egg hunt! Blankets and lawn chairs are also welcomed.

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Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Pops IV: Symphonic Spectacular

Las Vegas Philharmonic Donato Cabrera conductor Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville Tchaikovsky Capriccio italien Bernstein Three Dance Episodes from On the Town Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol Sibelius Valse triste Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Newman Fanfare Have you ever been at a concert and thought “I know that tune from somewhere!” Classical showpieces famously (and frequently!) quoted in pop-culture are instantly recognizable as Music Director Donato Cabrera delves into this fiery, fast-paced repertoire that promises to deliver a memorable night at the symphony.

Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:30p.m. TICKET PRICES: $26-$94 Venue: Reynolds Hall

Run Away With Cirque du Soleil At The Springs Preserve 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk

With Cirque du Soleil At The Springs Preserve 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk. Run or walk with your favorite Cirque du Soleil artists at this annual event that includes music from cast and crew, photo opportunities with performers and a circus play area for children. This event is presented by Cirque du Soleil in partnership with the Springs Preserve. All proceeds support the Springs Preserve and Cirque du Soleil Foundations. Event Features: 5K Competitive Individual and Team Timing. A minimum of 10 participants are required to qualify for Team categories. First 1,200 participants to sign up will receive an event t-shirt. All participants will also be included in a raffle for prizes including a chance to win one of eight pairs of show tickets to the Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows. Also included are prizes from the Springs Preserve. Race Start by Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Music by the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil. Photo opportunities by Cashman Photo with performers from Cirque du Soleil. Massage therapy provided by the Milan Institute. Complimentary refreshments for participants provided by Whole Foods Market. Face painting and circus fun play area. Access to the Springs Preserve museums and galleries with race bib. Race Day Schedule 7:00 a.m. Registration opens 7:30 a.m. Pre-race activities and warm-up begin 8:15 a.m. Registration closes 8:30 a.m. Race Start by Mayor Carolyn Goodman 9:00 a.m. Music followed by Awards Ceremony

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Burro Hike in Wheeler Camp

Meet a local four-legged celebrity before we go looking for his kin. We will hike around the hills of Red Rock looking for signs of burros while enjoying the beauty of the geology, flora, and fauna and discovering some facts about burros in the west. Easy. 2 miles. Ages 7+. Limited space/registration required. Call 702-5155367 for more information or to register.

Sunday, Mar 29, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

London Symphony Orchestra & Michael Tilson Thomas with Yuja Wang Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading orchestras, The London Symphony Orchestra brings together the greatest players from across the globe to amaze and astound audiences. Making a special appearance at The Smith Center, the Orchestra will be conducted by 11time Grammy® winner Michael Tilson Thomas in a program of unprecedented 20th-century works. From the mood-setting interludes of a landmark English opera to a brave celebration of Finnish independence, the Orchestra journeys through Sibelius’s

austere Scandinavian landscape and the wild seas of Britten’s Aldeburgh. Yuja Wang,the dazzling 27-year-old pianist whose technique has been described as “superhuman” (San Francisco Chronicle), performs Gershwin’s Concerto in F, his piece most true to Classical form that was initially titled the “New York Concerto.”

Monday, March 30, 2015 7:30p.m. TICKET PRICES: $29-$149 Reynolds Hall

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Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs First & Third Saturday of Each Month @ 10am-2pm

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Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village

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Unique Ideas for Celebrating Spring As the flowers startFinancial to bloom and spread their fragrant smells into the fresh morning air, our thoughts naturally turn to spring. But how many of us let those pristine spring mornings and afternoons slip by without appreciating their beauty? Auto Travel Why not make this year different? Plan to take some time to really appreciate all that nature bestows on those glorious spring mornings. Here are some ways to celebrate the first spring day:

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Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

From Super Bowl to Cactus League Spring Training, Scottsdale is the Host with the Most www.ExperienceScottsdale.com/springtraining Baseball fans, can we get a hallelujah? The 2015 Cactus League Spring Training season is nearly upon us. That means the World Champion San Francisco Giants will be swapping foggy weather for sunshineladen days in Scottsdale March 3-April 4. Watch the Giants face off against worthy opponents in the heart of downtown at Scottsdale Stadium or head just down the street to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, spring training host of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Oh, and we should also mention that the aforementioned teams are only three of 15 that call greater Scottsdale home during spring training. The Appeal Cactus League Spring Training is like your neighbor’s annual backyard party. The food and drinks are good, there are not too many people there – just enough – and you’re finally introduced to the cool guy who lives down the street. During spring training, that cool guy is your favorite baseball player. And you won’t just see him up close at the ballpark, you may also spot him March 7-8 during

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Baseball City, held at Scottsdale Civic Center Park, just steps away from the Scottsdale Stadium. Fans of all ages can engage in batting cage and base running challenges, catch a glimpse of the science of baseball and view some of the finest memorabilia that baseball has to offer. Get autographs from current and alumni major league ballplayers and participate in clinics held by the greats of the game. After living in the present, hop in a time machine and crank the dial back more than 50 years during a self-guided tour of downtown Scottsdale’s legendary baseball hangouts on the Cactus League Legacy Trail. Drink a brewski or chomp on a steak at downtown favorites such as Karsen’s Grill, The Coach House Tavern, Don & Charlie’s and Pink Pony where MLB memorabilia and tchotchkes from yesteryear line the walls. Finish the evening with an ice cream indulgence at Sugar Bowl, a hangout for rookie players since the 1950s. A Throne Fit For A King When you’re a die-hard fan, you keep extensive tabs Not That Old And Loving It!

on the game. You want to see the sweat drip down the opposing batter’s neck as he steps up to the plate. You like to see the expression of jubilation on the right outfielder’s face when he catches a wily fly ball. You need the best seats in the house. You need tickets to Charro Lodge at Scottsdale Stadium. Lounge on a couch or sit in a bar-like setting while taking in the game at the unofficial VIP private facility within the stadium. Starting from just $90 per person, Lodge-goers are treated to patio-style seating adjacent to the San Francisco Giants’ bullpen in right field, an outstanding view of the game, and complimentary food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. Plan an outing with 29 of your closest friends when you book the Miller Light Taste Zone, Coors Light Cold Zone or Pepsi Patio at Salt River Fields. These exclusive areas offer bird’s eye views of the field with second level seating located above home plate, first base and third base. Dot Your I’s And Cross Your T’s For additional information on what to see and do in Scottsdale, visit the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website. From sample itineraries to details on events and activities, the bureau’s website features complete listings of area hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants, art galleries and attractions. You also can call toll-free 1-800-782-1117 and request a complimentary Experience Scottsdale destination guide. To purchase stadium and general admission tickets at the Scottsdale Stadium, visit www.sfgiants.com or call 877-4SFGTIX. For information on group sales and tickets for the Charro Lodge VIP experience, visit www. charros.com/charrolodge-experience or call 480-990-2977. To purchase stadium and general admission tickets at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, visit www. saltriverfields.com or call 888-490-0383.

Cactus League 2014: Cactus League hosts 15 teams in nine cities and 10 stadiums throughout Arizona. In 2014, three teams played in the greater Scottsdale area – the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants. More than 177,229 fans attended the Rockies’ games, followed by 149,969 attendees at the Giants’ games and 136,868 fans at the Diamondbacks’ games.

What’s New in Scottsdale

Originally founded in the 1890s as a farming community, Scottsdale has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Scottsdale was coined the “The West’s Most Western Town” in the 1950s, but today the city is a modern chic hub for luxurious spas, endless shopping, unparalleled golf courses and world-renowned museums. Plus, you’ll find hundreds of locally-owned and -operated restaurants and art galleries. Find out about the latest happenings in this renaissance city. Out & About In Scottsdale – Painting A Picture Of The “West’s Most Western Town” From Yosemite Sam to John Wayne, we’ve loved cowboy culture and the characters associated with it for time immemorial. With the Jan. 15 opening of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org), you’ll get the cowboy fix you’ve long desired. This non-profit, story-telling institution is situated in the heart of the “West’s Most Western Town” and showcases the history, present day and future of all 19 states in the American West. Explore the museum’s galleries featuring paintings, sculptures, cultural artifacts and interactive exhibits, which illustrate the ever-evolving American West, from cowboys on horseback to historic roads like Route 66. Highlights include pieces by Arizona cowboy artist John Coleman, who’s Old Town Mission

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Continued from pg. 41 known for his bronzes; paintings by Montana artist Charles Fitz, whose work chronicles the most famous Home Improvement & Lifestyle 19th century expedition of all, that of Meriwether Lewis of William Clark; and notable pieces fromOffamed artists Calendar Events such as Carl Oscar Borg and Maynard Dixon. The two-story, 43,000-squarefoot museum also features the 135seat Virginia G. Piper Charitable Remembering Nevada Trust Theater/Auditorium, an array of Western items and ware, and an openair courtyard dotted with sculptures. Holidays Admission to theHappy museum is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and active military, $8 for students and children, and free for children under the age of 5. QUELL YOUR THIRST FOR LOCAL FIRST If you hold the shop ’til you drop mantra close to your heart and you’re a fan of all things local, pick up your wallet and head to UNION, Biltmore Fashion Park’s (www.shopbiltmore. com) innovative hub of small, independent retail stores. The 7,200-squarefoot UNION offers shoppers 13 one-of-akind intimate boutiques, ranging in size from 200- to 500-square-feet, and a casual eatery. Local favorites include: For the People, a modern gift and home goods store; Queen Creek Olive Mill Oils & Olives, which offers signature extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, tapenades and more; and Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, known for its wide array of organic skin and beauty products. Central to the UNION experience is an outdoor patio activated with live music, chef

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demonstrations, tastings and even a bi-monthly farmers market. After a day of shopping all things local, make a pit stop at the mall’s anchor stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, or spend an evening wining and dining at one of Biltmore Fashion Park’s tantalizing restaurants, including Christopher’s & Crush Lounge, Zinburger and True Food Kitchen. ARTISTIC RENAISSANCE IN FULL BLOOM  Downtown Scottsdale is like an outdoor, walking museum with nearly 50 eye-catching public art pieces thanks to Scottsdale Public Art (www. scottsdalepublicart.org). Check out

Desert Botanical Garden Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

the 10 most celebrated pieces during a self-guided 60-minute walking tour that includes significant sites such as the Soleri Bridge and Plaza (www. soleribridge.com), which serves as a landmark of downtown’s Scottsdale Waterfront. The bridge’s 64-footlong steel clad pylons jut into the air and cast shadows on both the bridge and Arizona Canal, an ancient Indian Hohokam canal, tracking solar events such as the winter solstice and solar Continued on pg. 44 Not That Old And Loving It!

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Continued from pg. 42 noon. Or, stand inside a kaleidoscope created by laid-back ambiance of the inn, which opened in three 29-foot-tall mirrored panels at Donald Lipski’s January 2013. The four-room inn offers a tailored “The Doors.” A variety of Western statues, dramatic experience for visitors seeking elegance and privacy Home Improvement & Lifestyle equestrian fountains and interactive installations will while staying in Scottsdale’s buzzing epicenter. keep you moving through downtown. Each downstairs room is dressed to the nines with handmade décor and Calendar Of Events Get a glimpse of furniture, plus its private downtown Scottsdale patio and lounge chairs with one of the area’s offer the perfect setting local experts on the for enjoying a cup o’ Remembering Nevada Downtown Scottsdale Art joe in the morning or & Cultural Trolley Tour a glass of wine in the offered by Ultimate Art evening. Or, stay in the Happy Holidays & Cultural Tours (www. upstairs Signature Flat, ultimatearttours.com). which includes a gourmet Heard Museum The free two- hour tour chef’s kitchen and offers Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau starts at 10:30 a.m. on impressive views of the the second Saturday of each month and takes you 43- foot infinity edge pool that overlooks the lush through the area’s notable spots. Along the way, courtyard below. you’ll learn tidbits about downtown’s history. You’ll meet guide Ace Bailey outside the historic Old When hunger encroaches, stop by in-house Adobe Mission church, built in 1933 and one of three restaurant Virtù Honest Craft (www.virtuscottsdale. remaining adobe buildings in downtown Scottsdale. com), which opened in June 2013 and has already Other featured locations include the arts district, been named one of the best new restaurants in Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, and Hotel Valley Ho the U.S. by Esquire. Executive Chef Gio Osso, (www.hotelvalleyho.com). Reservations for the free previously of the defunct Estate House, has created tour are required. a rotating menu that’s described as “wandering Mediterranean” and features items like hand-made All Bike Trails Lead To Scottsdale  pastas, braised oxtails, house-made sausages and At Bespoke Inn, Café & Bicycles (www.bespokeinn. crudo. Prices range between $11 and $18. Get a com), biking isn’t just a hobby. It’s a lifestyle. one-on-one experience with Osso when you book In addition to running Scottsdale’s only B&B, the Signature Flat. With the Personal Chef Dinner, proprietors Kate Hennen and Rob Taynton run Osso will whip up specialized menu and wine paring Scottsdale’s only artisan, steel boutique bicycle shop served at the Flat’s massive, handmade walnut farm on site, Bespoke Bicycles. With packages like the All table for you and up to nine friends. Inclusive Cycling Vacation, Hennen and Taynton will map out local rides, lend and service high- end road Not Your Father’s Golf Game bikes for daily use, guide you on multi-mile treks to Want to play like the pros at the Waste Management areas like Saguaro Lake, and even pack some snacks Phoenix Open? Hit from the same tees as Phil and for your journeys. Stop by the shop to browse Tiger on TPC Scottsdale’s (www.tpc.com/scottsdale) the selection of bikes and the Italian-made cycling Stadium Course with the Forecaddie Experience. clothing and accessories on sale or borrow one of the Caddies carry your bags, offer shot selection advice, complimentary Pashley Cycles to meander around rake bunkers, read greens and much more. Plus, downtown Scottsdale. get the insider’s perspective of the history and heritage of golf and the TOUR. And don’t miss the And when you’re not exploring the town, enjoy the plaques inside the clubhouse commemorating the

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Fremont Street Was Once The Home Happy Holidays Of Hot Cars, Cool Kids And Fun Times By Mike Henle Long before Fremont Street became a barrel vault canopy called Fremont Street Experience with its multi-media production, the sounds of high-powered engines dominated the scene while complementing the hotel casinos on the main drag. Cruising Fremont Street in your favorite vehicle was very cool and very welcome in the 1960s. Those with any kind of a car found that twoway Fremont Street was the perfect place to socialize especially on the weekends. And if your car had a high-powered engine along with a throaty exhaust system, you were even more apt to (a) see your friends and (b) make new friends. “I used to cruise Fremont Street all the time,” recalled Mike Williams, who owned a ’67 Pontiac GTO powered by a 400 cubic inch powerplant that could just about rattle the windows of the buildings on Fremont.

grocery stores in the Bay Area of Northern California. “Gary Menaker had a ’67 Chevelle with a 396 engine and Bill Miller cruised on a Harley Sportster.” However, Fremont Street was more than just a gathering spot for young people in hot cars. John and Mary Keiser, who arrived in Las Vegas from Tucson, Ariz., in 1963, utilized the cruise because of their four pre-teen children who enjoyed seeing the motorized sign Vegas Vic saying “Howdy Partner” on top of The Pioneer Club.

The 63 year-old Williams, a 1970 graduate of Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, raved about the innocent days of Southern Nevada when cars and kids went together. On Friday and Saturday nights, Fremont Street was the go-to place.

The Keiser family happily cruised in a station wagon.

“We had three of us who used to cruise Fremont Street,” recalled Williams, who with his wife, Joanie (a 1975 graduate of Las Vegas High) owns and operates a pair of independent

Vegas Vic became a tragedy of sorts when in 1966 famed actor Lee Marvin shot an arrow from his Mint Hotel room into the chest of the electronic moving character. Marvin apparently

“The kids loved it,” said Mrs. Keiser, now a retired psychotherapist. “To them, seeing Vegas Vic was like going to the park.”

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David Jacks, a 1973 graduate of Western High School, had a 1966 Ford Mustang that he took to the cruises on Fremont Street. Now a resident of Washington State, his memories of cruising Fremont Street are engrained in his memory bank. “My dad bought it for $200 off a Nellis pilot who lived up the street,” recalled Jacks, who would eventually retire from the North Las Vegas Police Department where he worked with SWAT. “If only we could go back to the good old days. “The only thing that didn’t work was the gas gauge.” Chuck Swift, who grew up in Henderson, remembers the glory days of Fremont Street. “We used to go all the way up to the Union Plaza railroad station before making a U turn and going back,” said Swift, who is now 69. “I had a ’53 Chevy Bellaire and ended up getting a ’56 Chevy 210. “Fremont Street would get so crowded that you didn’t move very fast. It was non-stop during the

1960s. Those were good old days. You could talk to the girls and the guys in our cars. We’d get back to the Blue Onion drive-in where they had girls on skates who would serve you.” Bo Sanders was another of the young people who frequented Fremont Street. “My sister and I would drag Fremont in her white ’63 Impala with red interior in the ‘70s,” she recalled. “The reverse gear went out so we had to get imaginative when selecting a parking place. Otherwise, you would see two teenage girls wearing platform shoes pushing a car. It was great memories.” Southern Nevada psychologist Dennis Stock recalls cruising Fremont Street in his 1963 Old Cutlass powered by a radical small block Chevrolet engine capable of pulling the front wheels off of the ground under full acceleration. “It was the scene Friday and Saturday nights,” said Stock, now 64 and a 1969 graduate of Rancho High School with college degrees from California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, Calif. “Kids cruised from all the different high schools. The route was from the Union Pacific roundabout at the head of Fremont Street down to the Blue Onion. Back and forth we went with Continued on pg. 50 Not That Old And Loving It!

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