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Joe Orr Editor
Hello readers! Welcome to another issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL).
Curt Blakeney
Pack your bags people — it's hot out there and we all need a cool vacation or staycation. AZSAL is taking you to a few places: a couple in-town getaways and one up north. If you haven't made the trek up to Crown King, Arizona, then put it on your summer to-do list. You’ll be thankful you visited and you’ll want to spread the word, too. What a cool, quaint town. Rich in history, great people and the nature is second to none.
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Dara Fowler Managing & Lifestyle Editor
Lynette Carrington Associate Editor
I.R. Hunthausen We are thrilled to feature two great resorts: the Royal Palms Resort & Spa and the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. When you can’t stand the heat, pack your bags and hit the road.
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Michelle Talsma Everson In this issue, we are also proud to feature ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly. He’ll be leading the Sun Devils as they attempt to challenge for the Pac-12 title. Kelly represents the perfect blend of speed and passing, along with the leadership skills Sun Devil fans have been craving. Good luck, kid!
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Katie Hubbard Jennifer Reisinger Scott Verbout Director of Sales & Marketing
The D-Backs are leading the West Division and Cody Ross has been playing as well as expected. The Rattlers are going for back-to-back championships this season, and fans hope quarterback Nick Davila can bring home the trophy once again. This summer issue is packed with variety. We’ve got gear, comedy, hot wheels, summer concerts and even Kevin Kline. The Oscar-winning actor was recently in town for a special fundraising performance. We hope to bring all our readers everything they expect from AZSAL and more!
Kellie Dionne Photo Editor
Gene Lower Advertising Design
Joe Becker, Kristin Moore Production Assistant
Vince Van Groski Website
Don't forget to join our “Text and Win” club for your chance to win cool prizes. Text “AZSAL” to 60259. We hope you enjoy this issue!
David Carrington Contributing Photographers
Michael Fadyk Tommy Kowalski John McMurray Kristin Moore Bill Nash Contributing Writers
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After a breakout campaign last season, Taylor Kelly and the Arizona State Sun Devils look to raise the bar in 2013
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Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross’ journey to the Major Leagues is both grueling and rewarding
Throwing it Around with Nick Davila The best quarterback in the Arena Football League chats with AZSAL about his career with the Arizona Rattlers
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An Unexpected Getaway in the Pines Arizona history comes to life in the mining town of Crown King
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Music Summer Concert Preview Chicago's Summer Tour
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Travel Royal Palms Resort & Spa Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
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Wheels 2013 Chevy Camaro 2SS Test Drive
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Golf Course Review Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale
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Theater Actor Kevin Kline
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Gear Guide 2 Scintillating Scents Outdoor
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Rising Star Valley Skateboarder Alana Smith
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Comedy Standup Comedian Tom Cotter
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Self & Body Targeting Aging Skin at its Core
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Fashion Ann Taylor's Summer Line
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Fit & Trim Beach Body
Gear Guide Good Eats Robbie Fox's Public House and Gringo Star Street Bar in Tempe
On the cover: Sun Devil Taylor Kelly Photo by Steve Rodriguez
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RECIPES OF THE MONTH
CHILI-RUBBED SALMON AND GRILLED CORN TOSTADA WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA This is the perfect dish to kick off the summer — it’s light and healthy but with a nice spicy hint. The trick is to not overcook the salmon; do that and you’ve won most of the battle with this dish. Ingredients: • 2 six-ounce salmon fillets • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 freshly cracked black pepper • 1 14-ounce can black beans • 1 ear corn, white or yellow, shucked • canola oil for brushing on corn • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce • 1/2 avocado, diced • 1/2 cup ripe mango, diced • 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion • 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon jalapeño, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice • 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided • 2 medium-sized corn tortillas
In a small bowl, mix avocado, mango, red onion, red pepper, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice. Set aside. Cook salmon. Heat half the canola oil in a large non-stick pan over high. Sear salmon for 30 seconds and turn to medium low. Cook about 4 minutes. Turn fillets and cook about 3 minutes more, or until still a little pink in the center. Heat remaining oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel. Layer the tostadas. Spread beans on fried tortillas, then sprinkle grilled corn over the beans. Add romaine, then salmon. Top with the mango avocado salsa and serve. — Recipe courtesy of “The Hopeless Housewife” Erika Monroe-Williams, wife of Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams. www.thehopelesshousewife.com
Preparation (serves 2): Heat grill to medium high. Remove skin from salmon. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Generously dust fillets with spice mixture. Set aside. Drain beans of almost all liquid, keeping about 2 tablespoons of the liquid to cook beans in. Heat beans in saucepan for about 3-4 minutes until they bubble. Using a spatula, smash beans until they thicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside. Shuck the corn, brush with canola oil and grill for a total of 5-7 minutes, turning to cook all sides evenly. Remove from heat and use a knife or corn stripper to remove corn from cob. Set aside.
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BELVEDERE LEMON TEA CLASSIC HALF & HALF Ingredients: • 1.5 oz. Belvedere Lemon Tea Vodka • 2 oz. Lemonade • 2 oz. Sweetened iced tea Preparation: Serve over ice and top off with soda water. Garnish with a lemon wedge or mint.
— Recipe courtesy of Belvedere Vodka (www.belvederevodka.com) and Alliance Beverage Distributing Company (www.alliance-beverage.com)
LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD SERIES GETS DOWN IN THE DESERT
FAVORITE LUNCH STOP: Jimmy’s of Chicago WHEN I WALKED INTO JIMMY’S OF CHICAGO, I left southeast Gilbert behind and entered what could have been any local watering hole in Forest Park, Illinois. Whether it’s their rich and flavorful Italian beef garnished with hot giardiniera or the thirst-quenching Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale behind the bar, owners Kerry and Zalena Kersting have been keeping things authentically Chicago Italian since 2008 — and doing well. How many Valley eateries can say they attract the likes of Dick Butkus and Jim McMahon? The must-have entrée is the braciole, a generous chunk of tenderized flank steak seasoned and adorned with Romano cheese all rolled up and cooked in Jimmy’s house gravy (a robust red sauce) for four hours, then served over a bed of homemade penne. For a unique dish that tantalizes the tongue, the homemade cavatelli with vodka sauce is a winner. It resembles a traditional gnocchi, but with a ricotta filling that dissolves right in your mouth, combining the creamy bite of the vodka sauce with the salty sweetness of the cheese. “It’s our best selling pasta,” Kerry points out. Jimmy's does pizza Chicago style, thin crust and cut in squares, prepared with just the right amount of sauce and cheese, and topped off with an abundance of fixings including "crumpled” sausage. If you like great Italian food and want some Midwestern flair with your Chicken Vesuvio or Chicago Grinder, you have to get to Jimmy’s of Chicago.
ORIGINALLY THE ARIZONA SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (ASCC) until Lucas Oil adopted it, the ASCC is one of only three regional off-road truck series in the country. It was the first off-road truck series with a sole focus on short-course racing. Since its merger with Lucas Oil, the California and Utah series have been born based on the format originated by the ASCC. For those not familiar with off-road racing or the ASCC, series director and president Tim Jones explained it best: “Short course is the cousin to the Baja truck, longer course stuff, which is in the desert. We are that ... in a stadium.” There are several distinct divisions in the ASCC. Open to children as young as 8, there are the trophy karts followed by UTVs (Utility Vehicle) that include the SR1 division (Modified Rhinos) that former AZSAL cover girl Corry Weller competes in. There are also three buggy divisions, mini and full stock truck divisions, and a pro division for all the big names in the sport. “Anything that can run on the desert, we’ll run them on the short course," Jones said. "It’s very affordable to do and that’s our main goal, keep it affordable and a family environment.” Most event admissions are under $15 and a majority of the entry fees, depending on class, are under $200. Right now Lucas Oil is working on starting a Northern Nevada series with the end goal being, as Jones said, “Basically every region or state will have a series like the one started in Arizona.” UPCOMING ASCC RACE DATES: September 7 – Tucson International Raceway October 11 and 12 – Lucas Oil Regional Shootout at Lake Elsinore, Calif. November 9 and 10 – Firebird International Raceway (free admission) For more info, visit www.arizonashortcourse.com.
3107 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295 www.jimmysofchicago.com — Review by I.R. Hunthausen
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EXERCISE TIPS IN EXTREME HEAT SUMMERTIME IN ARIZONA can be a difficult time for anyone who enjoys throwing on a pair of sneakers and working up a sweat outdoors. But summer doesn’t have to be a bummer. With the proper precautions, it should not derail your fitness regimen and may even ignite ideas for new ways to feel the burn. David Van Daff — a certified personal trainer and the vice president of business development and public affairs for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (www.NASMinfo.com) — recommends the following steps to maintain your fitness routine in the sweltering heat: 1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. At least two hours before exercising, guzzle at least 16 ounces of water. Try keeping a log or use a fitness app like MyFitnessPal to ensure you are drinking at least eight glasses of water throughout the day. Other tips to remember: Keep a reusable jug near you at all times and swap out soda and coffee for water. Not only will you be hydrated during workouts, but your diligence in getting enough fluids will translate to more energy in and out of the gym. 2. Eat Your Water. Avoid dry snacks like crackers and pretzels that leave you feeling parched. Instead, opt for water-packed foods like watermelon, carrots, celery and berries. In addition to helping you stay hydrated, these snacks are simply better choices if you are trying to stay on top of your game. 3. Dress Smart. Aside from staying hydrated, dressing properly for outside workouts is critical. Avoid dark colors — they tend to absorb sunlight instead of shielding it — and stay away from anything that is 100 percent cotton or tight fitting. Instead, wear loose-fitting clothing with synthetic-based fabrics that easily wick away sweat. Syntheticbased socks are also a must because cotton socks retain moisture, making feet prone to blisters. Lastly, don’t forget a hat, sunglasses and a healthy application of sunscreen. 4. Give Yourself a Break. While most fitness enthusiasts want to exceed their goals week after week, consider kicking your workout down a notch during the summer months. It takes the body time to adjust to new temperatures. Pair this with the fact that your body is working harder during this season just to stay cool in your day-to-day activities alone. Also, consider taking your favorite outdoor exercise indoors. A great example — a cyclist taking spin classes instead of battling the heat outside.
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5. Listen to Your Body. If you pay attention, your body will fire off warning signals before heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration or any other heatrelated illness sets in. The trick is to not ignore them. Signs to be aware of include excessive sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, headaches, nausea and vomiting. If you experience any of these during your workout, find shade immediately and hydrate.
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THREE POINT CHALLENGE
HIDDEN GEMS OF AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS
THE NATIONAL 3 POINT CHALLENGE is
EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 30 MILLION VISITORS flock to America’s most popular national parks. This summer, though, travelers can skip the crowds and take the road less traveled to see some of the country’s most stunning sights. The June/July issue of Country — the magazine for readers who love the land and life of the countryside — unveiled the "Hidden Gems of Our National Park System," in which readers can view the Top 10 most breathtaking, off-thebeaten-path parks across the country. Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is among those selected as one of the country’s most awe-inspiring parks. Here’s a peek at some of the other parks that made the Hidden Gems list: • Theodore Roosevelt National Park (ND) • Virgin Islands National Park (U.S. Virgin Islands) • Pinnacles National Park (Calif.) • Canyonlands National Park (Utah) • Great Basin National Park (Nev.) To view the rest of the list and the stunning photos of each site, visit country-magazine.com. PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK IN CALIFORNIA., Photo by Larry Ulrich and Country Magazine
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coming to a gym in Arizona this summer. The organization supports Jump for Education Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for higher education and promotes educational resources. The 3 Point Shoot Out gives players an opportunity to participate in city level tournaments around the Phoenix and Tucson areas. The tournaments run the last weekend in August through September 2013. Doors are open for sponsors and donors to support their community, raise awareness for the need of scholarships, and promote education. Scholarships will go directly to the trade schools, junior colleges and universities of the recipients’ choosing. For the 22+-year-old division, scholarships are transferable to eligible recipients. The National 3 Point Challenge accepts any and all players: boys, girls, men and women ages 10 years and older. A player's fee for the city tournament is $20 (public safety/military personnel receive a 20% discount). Visit www.3PointChallenge.com for more information, www.JumpforEducation.org or www.Facebook.com/3pointchallenge or follow on Twitter @3pointchallenge.
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WHAT'S SUPP? YOUR MOTHER ALWAYS WARNED YOU to "take your vitamins." Today, supplement companies are targeting niche demographics and concerns, including specific body parts. Here are the top ones we've tested: 1 • AlternaVites are multi-vitamins that melt on your tongue — no water needed. They contain 23 essential vitamins and minerals and are packaged in daily-dose packets, making them easy to take. Sprinkle them on yogurts, smoothies or directly in your water. They’re free of sugar, aspartame or high-fructose syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives and contain no major food allergens. Available in mixed berry flavor. $29.95 (pack of 30); www.alternavites.com 2 • Genesis Today's Pure & Potent Pycnogenol is derived from French Maritime Pine Bark, which supports anti-aging by promoting skin elasticity and skin hydration. It's been shown to support firmer, smoother skin and helps counter fine lines and signs of aging. The antioxidants in Pycnogenol are freeradical scavengers and have shown promise in supporting healthy aging and overall well-being. $29.99 (60 caps); www.genesistoday.com
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4 • When athletes talk of “being in the zone,” they’re usually not talking about heart rate — they’re talking about that place of mental focus, clarity and acuity. In addition to the patented combination of Acetyl–L–Carnitine and Lipoic Acid, Klean Cognitive contains a synergistic fruit blend, Alpha–GPC, and a powerful dose of Lutein. Klean Cognitive supports brain health, so your mind performs as well as your body. $46 (90 caps); 4 www.kleanathlete.com 5 • Your body naturally produces three vital beauty-enhancing proteins: collagen, keratin and elastin. These diminish with age and sun damage, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Ultra Collagen Booster from Reserveage Organics supports the skin’s elasticity and firmness. BioCell Collagen with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin replenishes the skin’s proteins and smoothes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. $39.99 (90 caps); www.reserveage.com
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BALLET ARIZONA ANNOUNCES 2013-14 SEASON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IB ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES BALLET ARIZONA’S 2013-14 SEASON — presenting six remarkable programs, including full-length favorites and Arizona premieres. The 2013-14 season will demonstrate the virtuosity and artistry of Andersen and the nationally recognized Ballet Arizona company. The season will open in October with the highly anticipated return of the storybook tale of Cinderella, which premiered to sold-out audiences in 2011. Performed at Symphony Hall with the Phoenix Symphony, Cinderella combines magnificent beauty, ravishing costumes, and Prokofiev's ultra-lush score in the retelling of this popular fairytale. The holiday season begins in December with the return of Arizona’s biggest holiday event, The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall with the Phoenix Symphony for 19 performances. It is a fun-filled, magical adventure for the whole family — complete with falling snow, dancing toys, and waltzing flowers. The highlight of the performance season is the world premiere of La Bayadère, a historic classic newly staged by Ballet Arizona’s artistic director Ib Andersen and set in royal India of the past. La Bayadère is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice intertwined to tell the story of Nikiya, a temple dancer, her lover Solor, and the vengeance that keeps them apart, at least in this life. This fall, Ballet Arizona will unveil its new home at 2835 E. Washington St. The facility, more than 10 times the size of Ballet Arizona’s former home, is designed to be the center for dance in Phoenix. The $10 million building has seven dance studios, an intimate theater that seats 299 patrons for performances and community events, a shoe room that can hold more than 2,000 pairs of pointe shoes, a dancer’s wing including locker room facilities, lounge, and physical therapy room, a costume and scenic shop along with artistic, administrative and support offices. For more info, visit www.balletaz.org.
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2013-14 Season Highlights: Cinderella, October 31 – November 3, 2013 The Nutcracker, December 6 – 24, 2013 La Bayadère, February 13 – 16, 2014 Masters of Movement, March 27 – 30, 2014 All Balanchine, May 1 – 4, 2014 Innovations, May 22 – June 1, 2014
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G-Form Xtreme iPhone Case
This durable iPhone case features proprietary Reactive Protection Technology (RPT) that reacts upon impact, instantly stiffening to provide maximum protection at the exact moment you need it. RPT materials absorb more than 90 percent of the impact energy, then instantly return to their normal, flexible state once the impact has been dispersed. G-Form’s reactionary technology allows for a lighter, more flexible cover with a thinner profile for easy pocket access. $39.99; www.g-form.com
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Make Some Noise with the UE BOOM, a 360-degree, cylindrical-shaped speaker that drops bold, immersive sound in every direction. The portable Bluetoothcompatible speaker has a special acoustic skin plasma coating that makes it water- and stain-resistant. With the UE BOOM, you can switch songs, adjust volume and take phone calls from up to 50 feet away. It comes in six different colors and is designed to sit horizontally or vertically. The speaker charges via USB and gives you about 15 hours of battery life. $199; www.ultimateears.com
Q3 by Blue Ant The Q3 Premium Smartphone Earpiece delivers exceptional hands-free operation for safety and convenience. Using the latest Bluetooth technology, the Q3 delivers comfort, style and call clarity for true-to-life conversations. When the phone rings, responding is as simple as saying the words "answer" or "ignore." To make a call, simply say "phone commands" and the Q3 will activate your phone's voice dialing feature. $99; www.myblueant.com
Boxxle Wine Dispenser With Boxxle, you still purchase your favorite three-liter Bag-in-Box wines or try a new one, bring the wine home and place the interior bladder into Boxxle. Boxxle raises the wine up, allowing the spigot to be above your glass, and automatically compresses the bag so you get the most from your favorite wines, all in an attractive countertop dispenser. $99.99; www.boxxle.com
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Be ready for anything the mean city streets can throw your way in this casual, highly comfortable oxford with serious all-day wearability. Designed for durability and made from breathable oiled leathers, these shoes are also 100% waterproof with a Gore-Tex system that keeps feet fresh all day long. These shoes are designed for comfortable walking over a range of surfaces. $210; www.ecco.com
Lincoln Logs Horseshoe Hill Station
Saddle up at Lincoln Logs Horseshoe Hill Station and get ready to ride off onto a dusty trail. This building set for kids features 83 pieces, including real wood logs plus a cowboy, horse, roof and door. Sturdy box with lid for storage and portability makes for convenient cleanup. $19.99; www.knex.com
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The versatile Shark Sonic Duo isn't a steam mop, nor is it a steam carpet cleaner. In fact, it doesn't use steam at all, but uses cold tap water and cleaning solution combined with a scrubbing action to clean all hard floor surfaces — including wood, tile, linoleum, laminate and stone floors — and carpets. It comes with two scrubbing settings to accommodate different floor care needs. It delivers clean, shiny floors with a streak-free finish and a routine maintenance solution for carpets, while being safe for families and pets. $249; www.sharkclean.com
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The FLEXiO 590 is an indoor/outdoor hand-held sprayer kit for all projects. The X-Boost turbine delivers three times more power (at 65,000 RPMs) to spray coatings with maximum control, full coverage and low overspray. Not only is it more powerful, it is also 50% quieter and 20% lighter than traditional airless sprayers. It produces a slightly stippled, roller-like finish, perfect for interior walls. $149; www.wagnerspraytech.com
Aquverse B17A Water Cooler
The Aquverse B17A is a water cooler with commercial-grade construction and a sleek, contemporary design. It provides the same heavy-duty framework and internal hardware of high-end coolers traditionally leased through water delivery companies, but at a significant cost savings. Its handsome design fits perfectly into any home or office décor, and a whisper-quiet running sound that will ensure it goes unnoticed. $229; www.aquverse.com
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A revolutionary way to listen to your music, the Epishock turns any flat surface — table, counter, bar, etc. — into a booming loudspeaker. It works with any device that has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack: iPhones, iPods, Droids, laptops, iPads and tablets. Adjust the volume of your music right from the Epishock. A built-in rechargeable battery will provide 6+ hours of play time. Rugged and durable. $24.99; www.origaudio.com
Ninja Fryer The Ninja Professional Frying System uses Fusion Heat Technology, which works to maintain oil temperature for faster frying with crispier results. You can actually cook foods 40 percent faster than other fryers. The patent-pending immersion basket keeps food submerged so all sides are cooking at once, resulting in evenly cooked food in less time with no flipping and 30 percent less fat absorbed. $99.99; www.ninjakitchen.com
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There’s only one way to make your favorite dress shirt look the best it can — with a Swiss Stays Collar Stay. Swiss Stays are the world’s first patented, adjustable collar stay — designed to fit every sized shirt collar on the market. Swiss Stays create a solid base for collars, resulting in perfect collar presentation. Available in PVC plastic, stainless steel and brass, the stays feature pivoting extensions so they can be lengthened or shortened as needed. $8-$90; www.swissstays.com
Renny Home Ringer
The Renny, a Bluetooth-ready home base ringer, makes sure cell phone rings get heard and calls get answered. It connects wirelessly to any mobile phone within a 200 foot line of site range. Renny picks up calls and even announces who is calling. $99.95; www.rennyringer.com
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iHome iP48 Docking Station
Ideal for traveling, the iHome iP48 is a sleek docking station for iPods and iPhones that also functions as a portable stereo alarm clock radio. While traveling, you can wake to music from your iPhone or iPod, yet it also features an input for connecting external audio devices such as MP3 players, laptops and CD players. Operates on AC adapter or internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. $99; www.ihomeaudio.com
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Connect to your laptop, tablet, or other wireless devices on the go with the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot. It will automatically switch between 4G and 3G depending on available coverage by accessing Sprint's Mobile Broadband networks. That way, you're always getting the fastest data speeds. With the Overdrive Pro, you can connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. $119; www.virginmobileusa.com
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After a breakout campaign last season, TAYLOR KELLY and the Arizona State Sun Devils look to raise the bar in 2013 By Byron Kline PHOTOS BY STEVE RODRIGUEZ
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"I've always had a lot of confidence in myself and try not to pay attention to the media and what other people say," Kelly said. "Heading into last summer, my approach was just to work on my game every single day and give myself a shot in fall camp. I knew I needed to work on my arm strength and my footwork. I watched a lot of film and really tried to learn the offense. The repetition over the summer was huge." "When I got that call and Coach told me I'd be starting, I was so excited," he added. "I called my mom immediately, but I knew I had to stay humble and continue to work hard." Kelly played his first game as starting quarterback in the season opener against Northern Arizona, guiding the Sun Devils to a 63-6 win, and he never looked back. With Kelly at the helm, ASU finished the year with an 8-5 record and was the 14th highest-scoring team in the nation, averaging 38.4 points per game. He passed for 3,039 yards, 29 touchdowns and just nine interceptions, setting the school record for both passing efficiency (159.88 points) and completion percentage (67.1 percent), while finishing one touchdown shy of equaling the school record. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound redshirt junior was also the team's third leading rusher, totaling 516 yards on the ground and providing Arizona State with another multi-dimensional weapon in its offensive arsenal. Kelly's remarkably efficient and productive first year as the Sun Devil signal caller helped vault ASU from the depths of the Pac-12 and back into contention for the South division title, where they finished second to UCLA . "I think the season went well," Kelly remarked. "I have a lot of playmakers around me and an offensive line that allows me to play to my ability. I got to learn what Coach Graham and Coach Norvell were like throughout the season and how they react to certain things during games, at practice, and off the field. We built a great relationship as the season went on and I started to understand how they wanted the offense to perform." "It's huge to have that kind of relationship and trust with your coaches and it's only going to grow more now heading into our second year together," Kelly added. "Just to go out there and have the kind of year that we did was a great experience." Chris Coyle was one of Kelly’s popular targets. He not only mentored the soft-spoken quarterback when he first arrived on campus in 2010, but was also the team’s leading
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receiver last season, hauling in 57 catches, a school record for tight ends. “I think his defining moment was in the Missouri game,” said Coyle. “We hadn't faced a real Division I opponent yet and the way he was able to take us down the field against an SEC defense, I knew he was the real deal. I knew he could make the plays that needed to be made. I was just looking forward to a good season after that and he definitely performed up to everyone's expectations the whole year.” But with last year officially behind them, Kelly and his Sun Devil teammates have shifted their attention toward preparing for the upcoming season. Arizona State will play what is arguably one of the most difficult schedules in all of college football in 2013, beginning September 5 when they host
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Sacramento State, who is undefeated in its last three games against Pac-12 opponents. The Sun Devils also will host Wisconsin and USC, and will travel to play Stanford and Notre Dame in the season’s first five weeks, providing Kelly and ASU an opportunity to make a name for themselves early in the year. “It gets us fired up and keeps us focused on our goal,” Kelly said. “We get the Pac-12 champion, the Big 10 champion, and a team who played for the national championship last year. Not to mention USC, who always has a great team, and Sacramento State. We just have to take it one game at a time.” Appropriately, the Sun Devil team motto for 2013 is “Any Challenge,” which is prominently displayed throughout the football offices on signs and shirts worn by players and coaches. Graham has also mandated that each player read New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin’s book “Earn the
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Right to Win” before the start of fall camp. A winning record is no longer the goal in Tempe. That’s already been accomplished. Instead, the Sun Devils have their eyes set on a division title and a conference championship. With renewed focus and higher expectations, Kelly and his teammates began their offseason workouts with the vigor and poise of a team with its sights set on winning a BCS bowl game. “The spring went really well and guys really competed,” remarked Kelly. “A lot of the guys were coaching each other instead of just having the coaches coach us. For all of us to understand what we want to accomplish this year and enforce that, I think that's huge. It's crazy how our team has come together as just one unit, offensively and defensively.” Of course, it’s that Arizona State defense that has been providing the biggest challenge for Kelly throughout the
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offseason. The Sun Devils, who finished second nationally in sacks and tackles for loss in 2012, are anchored by returning All-American Will Sutton and Carl Bradford, an explosive hybrid linebacker who stormed onto the scene last season and, coincidentally, is Kelly’s roommate. “It makes our offense so much better,” said Kelly on facing one of the premiere defensive units in the nation. “I'd rather go against the best defense every single day than just some mediocre defense. To have them push us and get the best looks that we possibly can, from blitzes to coverages and disguises, they do a great job.” “And having to block Will Sutton and Carl Bradford helps our offensive line,” he continued. “You won't see a better sack duo in the league than those two. Coach Graham is always calling for blitzes from just about everywhere, so it really gives us a chance to see and experience everything.” The pistol formation has been added to the ASU offense to help counter the aggressive Sun Devil defense, a scheme suited to match Kelly’s talents. Coming out of Eagle High School in Idaho, Kelly was heavily recruited by the University of
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Nevada — a team known for its pistol offense — to be the heir apparent to current San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kapernick, who Kelly says he models his game after. “It's a great formation to disguise where you're going with the football,” commented Kelly. “It's hard for defenses because the running back lines up right behind me and can go either way with it. By using the pistol, it's going to help us out tremendously and be hard for defenses to scheme for us now.” Of course, another quarterback that Kelly watched and idolized growing up was fellow Idaho native and former Sun Devil great, Jake “The Snake” Plummer. At the end of spring camp in April, Plummer visited the team and met with Kelly individually to discuss his development as a player and the importance of being a leader for his Sun Devil team. “I watched him growing up, mostly as a player for the Denver Broncos, so to have him come back here and to talk to him was incredible,” Kelly said. “We spent three hours just talking about life, football, and the opportunities that he had. He told me to keep working, continue to grow, and just be the best that I can.” “I feel comfortable with it,” added Kelly on becoming the team’s leader for 2013 and the future. “I experienced it a lot last year, along with Cameron Marshall, as someone the guys looked up to. Cam was kind of quiet, but a great person and a great leader. I learned a lot of things from him and also when I was backing up Brock Osweiler, just watching his leadership.” “I think his ability to keep his composure in critical situations is his biggest asset,” mentioned Coyle on Kelly’s leadership. “Taylor's sort of a quiet guy, but he's confident in his ability and confident in his teammates.” In one year as the starting quarterback, Kelly helped turn around a Sun Devil program that had spent the last five years floundering in anonymity. Now it has a new identity and some new goals. With another strong season, 2013 can be a stepping stone for future success for both Kelly and the Sun Devils. While the task may be daunting, don’t expect Kelly to shy away from the challenge. He’s already hard at work. “I know I've got to work even harder now,” he said. “The summer goes by so fast, so I can't take any breaks. I'm in here every day watching film and trying to get everyone back before we officially start so we can get those extra reps in together. There aren't any days off because the things that we can do this year, it's crazy and the sky's the limit for us.”
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JUNE, MORE THAN 1,200 BASEBALL PLAYERS from both college and high school were drafted in the MLB First Player Draft. The next step for these players is to sign the contract, but for some, that’s not an easy decision. The players drafted out of high school now face a tough choice: whether to play in college or begin their professional baseball career. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross had to make that decision in 1999, when he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers after his senior year at Carlsbad High School in New Mexico. He chose to start his professional career right away. "That was my dream," Ross said. “I had a chance to at least go play college baseball and there were a couple of guys in my hometown that were in the big leagues. So I got to see that dream firsthand and it was something that I really wanted to strive to do." But how does someone like Ross choose between college and professional baseball? College recruiters and MLB scouts both promise different paths. And baseball is nothing like football or basketball, where college success leads to instant stardom after draft day. Many baseball players who go straight into the MLB don’t make it past AA or AAA leagues. Ross took a chance and decided to go straight to the big leagues. "It was all a learning experience for me," Ross said. "It's a tough deal when you're 18 years old and you have to move out of your house and find a place to live. Basically you're on your own playing rookie ball. It's not like college where there's a coach and everyone telling you sort of what to do and what not to do. You almost have to learn on the fly in the minor leagues and you have to grow up fast cause you can make a lot of dumb mistakes. I've seen a lot of guys that had a lot of talent fall by the wayside because of the mistakes that they made." Only the best players make it through the minor leagues. In 2006, Ross finally latched on to a Major League team, when he and 20 other rookies were brought onto the Florida Marlins to replace nearly everyone who had been on the team the previous year. While Ross fought to establish himself as a Major League starter, everyone else on the Marlins was doing the same.
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"We were all sort of breaking in at the same time," Ross said. "I think we had 21 rookies on the team out of 25 guys, so we were all in it together and we were all learning. We had fun playing the game and people always said they could see that." Ross and his fellow rookies played in Sun Life Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami football team. The south Florida summers were volatile, full of rain delays and brutal humidity. "As a young player," Ross said, "I didn't care. I didn't know any better. I was in the big leagues and we were playing Major League Baseball, so none of us cared. Looking back now, it's like, 'Man, I can't believe we played there in that terrible field for so long.' Rain delays, hot, it's miserable. I know it wasn't fun to sit there and watch us play in the heat and rain." The 2006 Marlins and Ross grew together. After four years in Miami, everyone knew what kind of player Ross was. But the Marlins were going through a transitional period, and in 2010, Ross’s career made a transition as well. Ross was awarded to the San Francisco Giants on a waivers claim in August of 2010. The Giants initially claimed him to prevent the San Diego Padres from adding another quality outfielder to go with Ryan Ludwick. The Marlins received nothing in return from the Giants. Ross viewed this sudden move from his comfort zone as a slap in the face. Ross quickly adapted to his change of environment. He and the Giants swept the Padres in the last series of the season to win the NL West. The climax of Ross’ season came in the National League Championship Series against the two-time defending league champion Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies seemed unstoppable with the threeheaded monster of Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt, but Ross was confident he could take them on in the biggest moment of his career. In game one, he hit two home runs off Halladay, who was coming off a no-hitter in his first post-season start. These hits set the tone for the Giants to beat the Phillies in six games and go on to win the World Series.
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The best quarterback in the Arena Football League chats with AZSAL about his career with the Arizona Rattlers
AZSAL: You and the Rattlers won the Arena Bowl last year after losing to the Jacksonville Sharks in 2011. What had to happen between 2011 and 2012? Davila: I think you have to learn how to lose first before you can really appreciate winning. We were really close in 2011. It came down to the last play of the game. Me personally, it just helped out with my effort in the offseason.
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AZSAL: Do you believe that the Rattlers are getting the respect they deserve in Arizona? Davila: Everybody loves football. A lot of these guys, they should be in the NFL. There's not too much drop off from our team to the NFL.
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU TAKE A GUY WITH SHORT BUT SWEET COLLEGE CAREER AND A MICROSCOPIC NFL STINT? The best damn quarterback in arena football. Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila started by leading the University of Cincinnati to its first signature Big East victory, over #7 ranked and undefeated Rutgers in 2006. Then he lingered undrafted and unwanted in the NFL. Last year, he led the Arizona Rattlers to the Arena Bowl. This year, Davila and the Rattlers team have set team records in every major offensive category. They’ve been to the Arena Bowl for the last two years, and now they’re working to successfully defend their title with the best record in the AFL. Davila goes one on one with Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL). AZSAL: What led you to play arena football? Davila: Pretty much just the love of the game. My agent at the time in 2008 knew the coach at Spokane [Shock] and they gave me a call. I just got done with being with the [Cleveland] Browns in minicamp. AZSAL: What did your 2011 AFL MVP award mean to your career as a professional athlete? Davila: It was a good feeling but I can't take credit for everything. Football is the ultimate team sport. I can't catch the ball and I can't block for myself. So I need those guys in front of me to block. I need the receivers to make plays for me. It was nice but I would put back that MVP any day of the week if we won that Arena Bowl that year. AZSAL: You make it sound like that MVP trophy is still in the box. Davila: [laughs] No, it's right above my son's bed.
AZSAL: With all of your success in Arena Football, what's stopping you from playing in the NFL? Davila: I feel I have the ability to play at that level and play with those guys and I did in college. When I won the MVP, the next couple weeks I had to have surgery on my elbow, so that threw off some of the scouts. AZSAL: Wouldn't you be more prepared for the NFL than some of these rookie quarterbacks coming out of college? Davila: Coming from outdoor to indoor, the game is so much quicker, you have to make decisions really fast and the windows are way tighter for your throws. You don't have to fire the ball all the time. You can have great anticipation and touch. That's one thing I think that can transfer over to the NFL. AZSAL: Kurt Warner came from the AFL to the NFL; it was his success with the Iowa Barnstormers that got him signed by the St. Louis Rams. Davila: He was a great quarterback because of the Arena Football League — he said that himself. Arena football prepared him for the NFL and made him a better decisionmaker and slowed the game down for him because he did play in arena football. So I think there's some quarterbacks in this league that are pretty good, and not every NFL quarterback can come to arena football and be good. There are a lot of quarterbacks who have tried. AZSAL: So let's just cross Tim Tebow off the list then while we're at it. Davila: It'd be really hard, you'd really have to have good accuracy. ▲
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AN UNEXPECTED GETAWAY
in the Pines IF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF CROWN KING, you’re missing out on one of the best-kept travel secrets in the state. Whether you head up for a day or stay for a week, you’ll find more than enough fun things to do. The out-of-the-way, unincorporated town is located about an hour and 45 minutes northwest of the Valley. Located in the tall pines of the Bradshaw Mountains, the daily high temperature is usually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in the Valley. Go for the weather and fun things to do, but stay for the hospitality and colorful people who live in Crown King. Back in 1875, Crown King, originally known as Crowned King, had its first mining claim, which brought about big changes. A switchback railroad was built to assist with mine operations and about $2 million in gold was taken from the mine. Although mining operations ceased in the 1950s, gold is still found by local residents, but tourism is the biggest draw in the area. The town has withstood a few fires over the years, and the Saloon has stood firm through every catastrophe. Crown King is raising funds to upgrade its main road through town. Among other things, Crown King boasts a post office, an antique store, a general store, a red schoolhouse and a chapel. BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH The jewel in the crown of Crown King is undoubtedly Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch. It features four rooms in the main ranch and four cabins close to the creek, which runs about eight months out of the year. Guest rooms at the ranch are tucked away in lush gardens full of roses and hummingbirds. Each room is equipped with furniture, a full kitchen with dishes, satellite television and peace and quiet. Guest rooms are perfect for singles or couples.
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Arizona history comes to life in the mining town of CROWN KING By Lynette Carrington
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If you want a different experience or have a larger group, book one of the four cabins. Each is only a few minutes’ walk from the main street of Crown King and offers a private, rustic-yet-comfortable residence experience. The cabins are fully equipped with heating, cooling, satellite television, full kitchens with dishes, games and everything you need to feel right at home. Sit on the deck and enjoy the stars at night, go for a hike in the pines or discover the creek during the day. Owner Taryn Denyce goes out of her way to ensure that each guest experiences every fun activity the town has to offer. “Our guests always have such a great time when they come stay here,” said Denyce. “There is something here for everyone.” EVENTS: There is always an event going on in Crown King. Whether it is a wedding, anniversary, fundraiser, Pony Express reenactment or barbeque; any weekend you choose to visit, you are guaranteed to find fun in the town. Highlights include Wild West Mining Days (July 20), Brews and Blues Festival (August 17), Crown King Fire Department Dinner/ Dance/Auction (September 28), Trunk or Treat and Halloween Costume Contest (October 25-26), Thanksgiving Day Potluck and a Christmas Parade of Lights (December 7). On the weekend of our visit, we were treated to Wine in the Pines, an annual event benefitting both the Child Crisis Center and the Crown King Fire Department. THE PROSPECTOR MALL: If you’re coming up for breakfast or just want something a little different, you can find it at The Prospector Mall. Whether you need a special t-shirt, real gold nuggets, knives, dream catchers or another souvenir, owner Greg Flores will take care of it. As a former Crown King Chamber of Commerce President, Greg Flores is always on the lookout for the good of the town. Recently, he became a certified processor and is now selling his exceptional homemade salsas under the name of Crown King Farms. Look for them online soon. Stop for breakfast in the Prospector Mall and don’t miss the homemade breakfast burritos with Crown King Farms salsa. GENERAL STORE: The Crown King General Store is always busy and is a great place to find out exactly what’s going on in town. Stop in for supplies, cold drinks or souvenirs — you’ll find a little bit of everything here. The best treat in the Crown King General Store is the homemade fudge. After trying several samples, we ordered the Chocolate Rum Walnut, Raspberry Vanilla, Cookies ‘n Cream and Chocolate Snickers fudge. Check out the homemade ice cream brand known as Nice Cream Ice Cream. The naughtily named varieties include Hotty Chocolatty,
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• Crown King is an unincorporated town and is considered “a living ghost town." • The Crowned King Mine was the largest mine in the Bradshaw Mountains. • Local legend maintains that the first claim in the Crowned King group was discovered by a Walnut Grove school teacher named John L. Taylor who traded it to Place for a saddle (or saddle horse, depending on the version). • In 1895, the gold mine was turning out $40,000 to $50,000 worth of ore per month. • The gold mine was shut down in 1899, but Crown King now thrives as a favorite tourist destination and events hot spot.
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SALOON: The Crown King Saloon is the oldest saloon in Arizona. Rumor has it Pancho Villa stopped by when he hid in Crown King. Then again, everybody winds up in the Saloon at some point. You can get drinks, grab a bite to eat, dance or enjoy live karaoke. You enter the saloon through wooden swinging doors, so feel free to do your best John Wayne or Clint Eastwood impersonation. THE MILL: The Mill is a large restaurant across from the entrance to the main street of the town. The large interior and patio often feature events and live music. It’s decorated with lots of mining memorabilia and equipment, but the food is really the draw here. Be sure to try the tender ribs or the chicken nuggets — everything is delicious. Try sitting out on the patio where it’s shady and cool. Best of all, Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch is only a threeminute walk away. THINGS THAT YOU CAN’T EXPLAIN: If you’re a ghost hunter, Crown King hosts a few otherworldly guests who seem to love the hospitality of the historic town. According to town residents, there is a “lady of the night” by the name of Leather Belly who makes her presence known in the former brothel located above the Crown King Saloon.
There are also a few spirits hanging around with the distilled spirits downstairs in the Crown King Saloon. One playful soul decided to prank AZSAL’s publisher Joe Orr as he sat alone at the end of the bar one night. With no one in the bar except the barkeeper on the other side of the building, a loud sound of crumpling paper materialized right next to Joe without any explanation. Residents say the spirits are continuing to have fun in Crown King, just like they did in life. EVENTS CENTER AND THE CROWN KING BUNKHOUSE: Crown King recently added two new function areas. The new events center features a large shade canopy, a large grassy area, tables and lights strung from the trees. It’s the perfect area for weddings or parties and is conveniently located right off of the main street. “We’re so excited to know that people have a great place to have parties here,” noted Denyce. The Crown King Bunkhouse will soon be completed and is the perfect place for families, wedding parties or large groups. The two-story bunkhouse has been totally renovated and has both an upstairs and downstairs available for rent. Both floors are completely furnished with kitchens and are perfect for groups of five to twenty people. Check with Taryn Denyce at Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch for fun things to go see in Crown King, including local fire and radio towers, the Crown King cemetery, the Crown King Mine Assayer’s house, hiking trails and much more. For additional information, visit www.CrownKing.com or call 928-632-4477. ▲
Buttery Nips, Java Lava Love, The Redhead's Kiss, Black Cherry Bam Ba Lam and The Dark Side. We’re not saying to visit Crown King just for the homemade fudge and ice cream, but that’s exactly what we’re saying.
The General Store in Crown King offers supplies and homemade fudge and ice cream.
How the West was really won ... at Crown King's Saloon, Arizona's longest operating saloon.
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The Mighty Mogul of Mill Culinary juggernaut Julian Wright reigns Tempe with diverse restaurant concepts
FEW PEOPLE ON THE TEMPE RESTAURANT SCENE have had the staying power and repeated success that Julian Wright has had. Although he graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU, he wound up working at Qdoba Mexican Grill as an assistant manager. In less than two years, he became Vice President of Operations for the Phoenix area developer. Ever since he struck out on his own, he hasn’t looked back. Wright’s first venture into restaurant ownership was Jax Thai Bar, which opened on Mill Avenue in 2000. Remarkably, the Thai restaurant/urban lounge made $1.3 million in revenue in its first year. “It was pretty challenging to conceptualize something and raise all the money and write a business plan — three things I had never done before,” said Wright. “I was never trained to do any of it and I just had to figure it out.” Wright has since sold off Jax Thai Bar and added new restaurants to his Tempe empire. The AZSAL crew and I got a chance to see what Wright’s restaurants had to offer. Robbie Fox’s Public House is an Irishthemed restaurant with a menu that combines traditional Irish favorites with seafood entrees. Executive Chef Damian Thompson hails from Maryland and received his culinary training at the Art
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Institute of Fort Lauderdale. His coastal connections explain his mastery of seafood. Our favorite appetizer was the Mussels and Chips combo. The white wine sauce paired exceptionally well with the mussels, and the thick-cut garlic fries were a great accompaniment. The Irish Smoked Salmon was also a melt-in-your-mouth delight. We suggest trying Robbie’s Loaded, Piled-High Fries topped off with corned beef — they put an Irish-twist on an American dish. Chef Thompson does his state proud with flaky, flavorful Maryland Crab Cakes. Likewise, traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage was every bit as satisfying as it should be in an Irish restaurant. We singled out the Jamison BBQ Ribs as our favorite entrée. A bit tangy with just a touch of spice, it was truly the standout dish. Robbie Fox’s features daily specials, and Chef Thompson takes advantage of them to flex his culinary muscle. “I like the atmosphere here and the creativity that I can have with the menu,” he told us. Gringo Star Street Bar is the newest restaurant in Julian Wright’s empire. Gringo Star has an interesting concept, pairing an urban bar (complete with current video game systems and vintage arcade games) with open, relaxed seating areas and dual bars. This setup appeals to any age group. The most surprising thing is the small,
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It’s soda, not beer, and not many places carry it, but at Gringo Star, it’s great all by itself or mixed with your favorite spirit. “I think I have a good idea of what works down there,” Wright said of his Tempe restaurants. “I have fun contributing to the ever-changing personality of downtown.” He also loves the opportunities for
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inviting menu with prices that won’t break the bank. Gringo Star is a partnership between Wright and Stephen Sperry, Sonny Thurman, and Hartley Rodie (American Junkie), Ryan Jocque (Pussycat Lounge), and Chad Landau (Smashboxx). Gringo Star may not have a fancy menu, but the food is just as hip as the music selection. The Sweet and Sour Shrimp is lighter than you might expect, but has just the right amount of zip. The Smashed Burger boasts caramelized onions, white American cheese, pickles and Thousand Island dressing and can easily be shared by two people. We loved the Chicken Gyro served with cucumber, yogurt, tomato and mint in a traditional Middle Eastern style on slightly crisp pita bread. The drink prices are easy on the wallet and if you’re craving something different, be sure to try the Ginger Beer.
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By Michelle Talsma Everson
Must-see Music Acts Whatever your favorite music genre, there’s something for everyone this summer
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IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE A MUSIC FAN in the Valley. Over the next few months, insanely popular bands from pop to metal to country will be performing at a venue near you. To give you a taste of this musical awesome sauce, we’ve collected six of our faves. To learn more about each show, visit www.livenation.com. Bruno Mars, Moonshine Jungle World Tour July 31, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center Oh, Bruno ... he’s the heartthrob of women everywhere — a romantic crooner who still manages to stay cool and relevant. As part of his second worldwide tour, he’s coming to the Valley to promote his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox. At this show,
he’ll be joined by British musician Ellie Goulding. Book tickets now, or you just might be “Locked Out of Heaven.” Tim McGraw Aug. 10, 5 p.m., Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill are country music royalty. This summer, he’ll be at Salt River Fields singing numbers from his latest album, Two Lanes of Freedom, and, of course, some fan favorites from his impressive career. McGraw is the third-best-selling country artist of all time, and seeing him in concert is on any country music fan’s musical bucket list. THREE DOORS DOWN
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Daughtry, and 3 Doors Down Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Comerica Theatre Currently working on their fourth album, Daughtry — led by front man Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame — will team up with 3 Doors Down for this oneof-a-kind show. With 20 million albums sold, 3 Doors Down has been active in the music scene for more than 15 years and plays more than 300 concerts a year. You don’t want to miss this rockin’ performance.
fun. with special guests Tegan and Sara Sept. 10, 8 p.m., Comerica Theatre The band behind hits like “We Are Young,” “Some Nights” and “Carry On,” fun. won two Grammy Awards this year and the successes keep coming. Led by singer Nate Ruess (who is from Arizona!), fun. is embarking on a world tour that’s sure to be sold out. Known for their overall coolcat-ness and indie-rock flair, the boys of fun. know how to have a good time and perform an amazing show. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Fall Concert Preview Here are some awesome concerts to look forward to as the weather cools down. Visit www.livenation.com for info on these shows as well.
Rascal Flatts Sept. 12, 6 p.m., Desert Sky Pavilion Keith Urban: Light the Fuse Tour Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Desert Sky Pavilion Josh Groban: In The Round Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center Jimmy Buffett Oct. 24, 8 p.m., US Airways Center ▲
Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This Tour Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., Comerica Theatre Call them a boy band if you want, but the Backstreet Boys have some major star power. They’ve sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling music acts. Their latest
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album, In a World Like This, is slated to drop July 30. This year also marked their 20th anniversary ... now we feel old.
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Black Sabbath Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center Dubbed “pioneers of heavy metal,” Black Sabbath — yes, with Ozzy in tow — will perform a sure-to-rock-your-eardrums show at US Airways Center. Last month, they released their 19th studio album, titled 13, and the show is sure to feature songs from that album, plus their classic hits. Together again since reuniting in 2011, this is one must-see performance for any metal fan.
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By Charles Hudson
Feelin' Stronger Everyday Chicago continues to tour after six decades of making chart-topping music
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With their distinctive horn-centric sound, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades.
CHICAGO IS JUST ONE OF THOSE BANDS — you don't necessarily know the names and faces of band members, but you instantly recognize their infectiously catchy tunes. How about "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday In The Park," "Beginnings," "Just You 'N' Me," "If You Leave Me Now," "Old Days," "Baby, What A Big Surprise," "Hard Habit To Break," "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" and "You're
The Inspiration." Yea, you know the songs. With their distinctive horn-centric sound, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades. Their numbers are staggering: more than 100 million in record sales, 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 34 albums have been certified platinum. Former President
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many of those bands aren't. It is really a testament to our music. The music resonates with generation after generation." So who does Loughnane admire, among today's contemporary artists? "I like Bruno Mars," he said. "I like what he's doing. He's incorporating the newer stuff with melodies. He's making full songs. I applaud him for bringing back melodies." For more information on Chicago's tour stop in Phoenix, visit www.celebritytheatre.com or www.chicagotheband.com. ▲
new members Jason Scheff on bass and vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith Howland on guitar, Lou Pardini on keyboards and vocals, and Wally Reyes on percussion. "We love playing in front of people," said band member Lee Loughnane, one of the original six members of Chicago. "The music itself and the pleasure that we get for playing it for our fans is the reason we have been able to do this for so long. It's amazing, that if you consider all the bands that were around in the 70s and 80s, it is astonishing that we're still around, when
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Bill Clinton hailed Chicago as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era." Chicago has toured every year since the beginning — the band has never missed one year. Now in their 46th consecutive year of touring, Chicago is planning a tour stop in Phoenix at the Celebrity Theater on August 10. The current lineup includes original members Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as
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By Lynette Carrington
Timeless Desert Oasis Historic Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix offers the finest in luxury travel
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Your stay here feels like a vacation in Italy or Spain, with Camelback Mountain serving as a majestic backdrop.
ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA, a Destination Hotels & Resorts hotel, feels less like a hotel and more like a sprawling Spanish Colonial estate subtly divided into smaller residences. Your stay here feels like a vacation in Italy or Spain, with Camelback Mountain serving as a majestic backdrop. Privacy abounds in this world-class resort that is enveloped by stately palm trees, vibrant bougainvillea, citrus trees, bubbling fountains and reflecting pools. Royal Palms Resort and Spa was built in 1929 as a winter retreat for Cunard Steamship executive and financier Delos Cooke and his wife Florence. It was opened to the public as an inn 20 years later in 1948.
Different areas of the resort have been developed and Royal Palms Resort and Spa now features 119 guestrooms, casitas and villas. Lodging: There is a room of every type at Royal Palms. The last of the major renovations was done on the Valencia Casitas in 2012. They are a great choice for those seeking a romantic getaway or extra privacy. The casitas are finished in an updated style; they’re less rustic and more modern, yet still reflect the rich colors of the Spanish Colonial palette. There are four private villas, each boasting a front and back patio and an entirely unique design. These villas are furnished in a traditional style, with ceiling beams brought in from Spain, antique benches from Spanish mansions and vintage doors and gates. The “Manor of Taste” package includes luxury accommodations with a complimentary room upgrade during the time of booking, a $25 credit at the Alvadora Spa and breakfast for two (up to $40 credit). Dining: T. Cook’s is the signature restaurant at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Named for the second owner of the property, Thomas Cook, T. Cook’s is always at the top of food critics’ lists. At the time of our visit, T. Cook’s was undergoing a major renovation. The newly remodeled T. Cook’s will open
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couples rooms offer massages and facials. The spa staff can provide treatments in guest rooms or poolside. Palette to Palate: Artwork of various mediums is showcased at the resort to complement the flavor of the style and architecture. New artwork is rotated in throughout the year, and live art demonstrations take place each Friday night. In September, the live demonstrations will move to Thursday nights to coincide with downtown Scottsdale ArtWalk. Students taking classes at nearby Scottsdale Artists School also receive a special treat from Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Those who take classes and stay at the resort will have their tuition paid for by Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a special Valley experience that only this property can offer. Guests are whisked away on a blissful journey of history, architecture, art, relaxation and culinary delight executed in the finest fashion at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Begin your journey at www.royalpalmshotel.com. ▲
creamy homemade gelato, crème brulee with fresh berries and a white chocolate cheesecake that is unlike any other. We will anxiously wait to see what other sensations Chef McCabe debuts at T. Cook’s. Spa: Added to the resort in late 2002, the multi-level Alvadora Spa features an entire menu of pampering and treatment services for the face and body. It also includes a full hair and nail salon. Various styles of massage are available, including Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Lymphatic, Shaitsu and Deep Tissue. Spa Director Glorianna Wood toured us through the relaxing spa. “I think our massages are our most popular treatments,” she said. “We can also customize couples treatments.” The spa’s indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, massages, facials and hydrotherapy treatments are the perfect addition to any stay at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The Acqua Dolce Room is a totally private treatment room featuring Vichy showers and is often the first choice of couples on a romantic getaway. Other
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September 9, 2013. T. Cook’s will feature a menu developed by Executive Chef Paul McCabe, an Arizona native. Each Wednesday until T. Cook’s reopens, be sure to check out Test Kitchen Wednesdays, where Chef McCabe will preview his culinary innovations for the new restaurant. While T. Cook’s was being renovated, we visited the temporary, yet extremely convenient and picturesque, Cervantes Bistro. We tried the Jidori Chicken. The roasted chicken breast and thigh were served with fingerling potatoes, peas and carrots with a savory chicken gravy. Our favorite entrée was the Scottish Salmon, a melt-in-your-mouth flavor symphony served with haricot verts, almonds, shallots, ginger, frisee and orange segments. Cervantes Bistro’s drinks are just as engaging as their main courses. We tried the Grapefruit Basil Martini with a raw sugared rim. Don’t miss ordering a Sazerac, which includes six-year-old sazerac rye whiskey, absinthe, Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters. The desserts are outstanding and include
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By Charles Hudson
Scottsdale's Desert Crown Jewel Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is an unrivaled luxury oasis nestled in the Sonoran Desert
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The second you step inside the majestic and spacious lobby, you'll know you're in for a royal treatment. Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 624-1000 www.kierlandresort.com
THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA is a blissful sanctuary of comfort and ambiance, where service, amenities and entertainment are taken to a new level. The second you step inside the majestic and spacious lobby, you'll know you're in for a royal treatment. The lobby features artwork by Arizona artists, numerous interpretive plaques, and historical photos that provide insight into Arizona's cultural and natural history. Most striking are the floor-to-ceiling windows on the back wall that expose stunning views of the Kierland Golf Course located just behind the resort — a great spot to watch spectacular desert sunsets over the mountains. This four-diamond resort, located in the heart of the Kierland shopping district, is a
wonderful destination for couples, families, golfers and business travelers. Lodging: The sprawling resort features 732 rooms, 55 suites and 32 casitas. Guest rooms are roomy and comfortable, decorated in warm desert tones and appointed with all the extras one would expect from a four-star resort. A private balcony or terrace is available with every room, some offering magnificent views of the lush golf course and sweeping mountain range. The rooms feature Westin's signature Heavenly Beds, providing a comfortable sleep on incredibly comfortable pillow-top mattresses, and Heavenly Bath with separate tub and shower, dual showerhead and spa-quality bathing essentials. All rooms feature HD flat-screen TVs, two dual-line speaker phones with voice mail, oversized desk with task lighting, high-speed Internet (surcharge), coffee maker (with complimentary Starbucks) and mini-bar (fee). Dining: There are eight dining and lounge options available at the resort. The premier eatery is Deseo, which showcases the culinary mastery of James Beard Awardwinning chef Douglas Rodriquez. Deseo dishes out Nuevo Latino cuisine from a fullexhibition kitchen. Nellie Cashman's Monday Club Café offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With an emphasis on locally
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Every evening at sunset, a Scottish bagpiper plays haunting melodies around the resort's Dreamweaver's Canyon fire pit. If you want to leave the property, the resort is within walking distance of Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, two upscale malls that provide plenty of trendy shopping options and killer restaurants. Spa: Agave, The Arizona Spa, is a heavenly retreat designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. The 15,000square-foot spa boasts 20 treatment rooms (including one for couples), a fullservice beauty salon, studios for movement classes and a juice and smoothie bar. Traditional Native-inspired treatments include massages, facials and wraps — some incorporating the area’s native agave plant, used to impart the benefits of its moisture-rich qualities. Separate men’s and women’s locker rooms each include their own whirlpool, sauna and steam room. The spa also features its own private heated pool, courtyard and garden. ▲
water paradise in the desert. The resort's Adventure Water Park boasts 575,000 gallons of water fun including a family pool, two hot tubs, a 110-foot waterslide and a 900-foot-long lazy river. The most thrilling water attraction is a boarding simulator called the FlowRider. Its waveform is a proprietary composite membrane ride surface that is designed to absorb the energy of impacts. What that means is you can wipe out, and get right back up, and ride again and again. Start off by body boarding, then graduate to the surfboard. Staffers are on hand to help with the experience. Located adjacent to the Adventure Pool and shaded against the Arizona sun, the “OK Corral” provides hours of fun with activities like lawn chess, basketball, game tables, and RC Car Race Tracks. The resort also features tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and an award-winning Family Fun program to keep the little tikes entertained while dad and mom are golfing or taking in the spa.
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grown produce, Chef Eric Strong's menus carry a Southwestern-Mediterranean flair. The Sunday brunch is spectacular, highlighted by an omelet bar, a seafood bar, and creative dishes served up by the chefs. Located in the lobby's plateau level, the Rim Lounge serves up specialty cocktails, premium tequilas and an award-winning selection of wines and vintage cigars. The Waltz and Weiser Saloon is a handsomely appointed watering hole that hearkens to Arizona's Wild West roots — serving up a wide selection of beers, scotches and bourbons. J. Swilling's Pool Bar & Grill lets guests grab a cocktail or a bite to eat when poolside. The casual Edies Range House serves up breakfast and lunch for golfers. The Brittlebush Bar & Grill, located at the Kierland Golf Course, features an innovative gastropub experience with a Scottish influence. Coffee Flats & Snowbowls is perfect for a morning latte and pastry. Recreational Activities: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa spared no expense to create a
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Getting Better With Age The Chevy Camaro 2SS Coupe is sporting some serious old man strength
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The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro received a fivestar safety rating in every facet of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. This marks the first time a car has scored that well.
YOU CAN’T BLAME THE 80s PUNK BAND The Dead Milkmen for writing a song called “Bitchin’ Camaro." For almost half a century the Chevrolet Camaro has been at the head of the field in American pony cars. Whether you’re looking at the legendary Z28 or the iconic IROC-Z, Camaro has been able to reinvent itself more times than Madonna without going Mickey Rourke on us. Take the latest incarnation that blew plenty of minds after Transformers hit theatres in 2007 and Bumblebee introduced the fifth generation Camaro to the masses. Who didn’t want to sport that fine lined beauty? Now in it’s third year the fifth-gen is
going yard on the competition. It’s got a bigger engine and more horsepower than the Mustang and costs almost $10,000 less than the Challenger SRT8. While keeping things stock the Camaro is a safe bet — in more ways than one. The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro received a five-star safety rating in every facet of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. This marks the first time a car has scored that well. Chevy has taken preemptive measures to keep drivers safe before, during and after a collision. A traction control system powered by StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System keeps the car maneuverable in worst-case scenarios. Complementing this system are some seriously hardcore brakes that I tried out at a full gallop. “I think I need to put on my seatbelt,” were AZSAL publisher Joe Orr’s exact words as he sat shotgun with me on the ride. Six standard airbags were at the ready had I felt a little too cavalier, while OnStar was on standby, prepared to put me in contact with emergency help responders. Fortunately, I’m not as rash as I used to be. The relatively fuel-efficient 6.2-liter V8 engine offers a combined 18 miles per gallon.
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FAST FACTS
• Word on the street is a modified 2011 Camaro has been built to resemble the original Pontiac GTO 1969 Judge. • In the 2007 film Transformers, the autobot Bumblebee starts off in the movie as a moody 1977 Camaro, but “transforms” into a 2009 Camaro. The car wasn’t released to the public until after the movie. • Chevy based the name Camaro off the French word “camarade,” which translates to comrade or companion. • Code name "Panther." That was the secret call sign Chevy gave the Camaro before officially naming it the "Camaro." • To date, Camaro has still outsold its greatest competitor, Mustang.
Not bad for a car that rocks a zero to 60 time of 4.2 seconds. The Camaro handles great too. I turned off the traction control and floored it around a 90-degree turn getting a little sideways, but the quick and responsive steering made holding my line seamless. From the outside, the Camaro has some of the sexiest lines you could ask for. The front end alone gives a confident grin from fender to fender. Sleek side skirts complement the ample back end. Like I said, sexy, however, I like my cars with a little more on the inside. The interior of the SS is unabashed in its aesthetic appeal, with leather trim, deep bolstered seats, and an absolutely bad-ass heads-up display that projects your tac and speedometer directly on the windshield in front of you. Unfortunately, the cockpit is small and the designers had to choose looks over visibility, which is apparent when checking blind spots and reversing — though the back-up cam
does help out a bit. Then again, what do we buy these muscle- bound titans of the road for anyway? To hang out in and relax? Of course not. It’s all about the image baby. So, I can’t throw the Camaro under the bus just because of some hot but questionable design choices. I would be happy to throw it in my garage however. ▲
• In the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Forrest Whittaker’s character Jefferson drives a 185 horsepower Camaro Z28.
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2SS COUPE • 15 mpg city/24 mpg HW • 6.2 liter V8 SFI with 426 horsepower • 420 lb.-ft. of torque • 6-speed manual transmission • 5-star safety rating Special thanks to Mike Cook at Freeway Chevrolet. Ask him for a test drive.
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Test Drive
2013 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED FWD
2013 FORD CMAX ENERGI
The 4Runner is Toyota's brawny mid-sized SUV, with a body-on-frame design and the personality of a pickup truck. Under the hood: The 4Runner Limited is equipped with a 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower V6 paired to a five-speed ECT-i automatic transmission. The test version came with a full-time, multi-mode 4x4 drive train (with a locking center differential) and A-TRAC traction control system to distribute driving force to any wheel in contact with the ground, to nimbly handle the toughest of terrains. The Limited 4X4 has impressive offroad and hauling capabilities — maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Fuel economy matches many car-based SUVs with an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg city/highway for the 4x4. Inside: A posh leather-trimmed interior is elegant, functional and comfortable with all the creature comforts of a luxury car. Standard is Toyota's Display Audio system, blending navigation, Entune multimedia system (a collection of popular mobile applications), XM Satellite Radio, HD Radio and integrated backup camera display. Price as tested: $38,955
Toyota engineers nailed it with the fun and lively 2013 RAV4, a small crossover SUV that drives better, rides smoother, handles with better precision and is quieter than the previous generation. Under the hood: The RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, which cranks out 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The six- speed automatic transmission performed effortlessly and effectively in most driving conditions. The power train features ECO (to optimize fuel efficiency) and SPORT (for crisper handling and cornering) driving modes. Fuel efficiency is impressive: 24/31 mpg city/highway for the FWD (front wheel drive) and 22/29 mpg city/highway for the AWD (all-wheel drive). Inside: The RAV4's interior has a refined look and soft-touch accents with easily accessible, driver-centric controls. The test model was equipped with the impressive Display Audio System with Navigation, Toyota Entune and JBL audio system. Premium leather driver seats in the Limited model offer plenty of support and 8-way adjustable controls with memory. Price as tested: $30,015
The 2013 CMax Energi, Ford's most technologically advanced vehicle, is a fun, futuristic plug-in hybrid that gets 47 miles per gallon. Under the hood: Ford's advanced technology combines a battery-powered electric motor with a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, resulting in 188 hp. The CMax Energi has some get-upand-go, clocking 0-to-60 in 8.6 seconds. The C-Max Energi has an EV-only range of 21 miles. To recharge, plug the car into a regular 110 V outlet and the battery will be recharged in roughly seven hours. Inside: The leather-appointed cabin and gleaming metal accents give it an upscale style. The MyFord Touch info-tainment system offers a GPS system, audio controls, hybrid driving screens and Sync Bluetooth technology to connect your smart phone. The infinitely adjustable front seats are firm yet comfortable. The seats in the back are roomier than most cars of this size, comfortably seating three average-sized children. Cargo room is diminished by the hulking 7.6 kilowatthour (kWh) lithium-ion battery. Price as tested: $33,345
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By Teresa Gardner
A Surefire Winner Scottsdale’s Starfire Golf Club is worth the trip every time
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Starfire Golf Club offers more play for your pay than other courses in the Valley and it’s convenient. Starfire Golf Club 11500 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 948-6000 www.starfiregolfclub.com
THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT STARFIRE GOLF CLUB. The scenery, challenging yet conquerable holes, price, convenience and all those trees (I’ll explain later) make playing Starfire a pleasant golf experience. It may not be the finest course you’ve ever played, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a better course for a better price … anywhere. Situated in north central Scottsdale, Starfire features three 9-hole courses with plenty of variety — thanks to Arnold Palmer, who designed the “King” course in 1988 and redesigned the “Hawk” and “Squire” courses to give golfers more water and sand to negotiate. You can’t ’ be bothered by water when you play Starfire. On “King” alone, six
of the nine holes have some configuration of water — some bordering on island-type greens. A favorite is the par-3 fourth with a beautiful view of the McDowell Mountains looming above the waterscaped green. While the course is manageable in terms of length (I played from the women’s tees on “King” and “Hawk,” which totaled 5,084 yards; 5,630 from the whites), the par 3s were uncharacteristically long and a bit challenging. Three of the par 3s measure 203, 197 and 232 yards. Starfire, overall, is short enough to be a very comfortable course, especially for women, who are not big hitters. Some big bashers could almost drive the green on “Hawk’s” third and seventh par-4 holes where distances range from 288 yards for women to 319 for men. The course is mostly level and has gently rolling terrain with well-maintained fairways and smooth putting surfaces. Some holes are extremely scenic; however, the “King” course, in particular, is spread out and you’ll cross roads through some neighborhoods with traffic noise from major roads nearby for part of the game. On all par 4s and 5s, there are 150-yard stakes to mark distance and direction. Four sets of tees are available on each hole. The tee boxes and greens at Starfire are in particularly good shape. Now, about those trees. The course is
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felt hot — thanks to the trees that seemed to be positioned perfectly for shade every time we parked the golf cart. During the summer, Starfire Golf Club is offering a $99 Summer Pass. From June through September 15, a Summer Pass lets you play a round for $15 with a cart. It’s good Monday through Friday anytime and weekends and holidays after 10 a.m. Play
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lined with mature eucalyptus, pine and cottonwood trees. While trees normally present problems for golfers, the fairways at Starfire are not so narrow that the abundance of trees wreaks havoc on the scorecard. On the contrary, the trees are welcome relief along the way providing shade from the hot desert sun. Although playing in 100-plus-degree temps, we never
three times and the Summer Pass has paid for itself. Weekdays, it costs $29 to play 18 holes at Starfire. The price goes up to $35 on weekends and holidays. Starfire is more than just a golf course. It’s a full-service clubhouse with a pro shop, meeting and banquet rooms, an outdoor terrace, and the Scottsdale Grille restaurant/ lounge offers full menus for breakfast and lunch. We ordered huevos rancheros and the Classic Breakfast accompanied by freshsqueezed orange juice. Delish! Scottsdale Grille supports local farmers, producers and artisans. This summer, Scottsdale Grille offers seasonally-influenced dining events during the week. Starfire Golf Club offers more play for your pay than other courses in the Valley and it’s convenient. From the 101, take Shea Boulevard to North Hayden Road. Drive a quarter-mile north on Hayden and enter the golf club on the west side of the road. Starfire Golf Club offers a stellar golf experience with variety, challenging yet confidence-building holes, easy-to-get-to facilities, scenic mountains and trees (with lots of cottontail rabbits) for a price that won’t pester your pocketbook. If you can swing it, Starfire Golf Club is worth your time — every time.
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He Who Plays: An Evening of Shakespeare Actor Kevin Kline’s one-man show at Mesa Arts Center benefits Southwest Shakespeare Company
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NO OTHER ACTOR MOVES BETWEEN STAGE AND SCREEN as eloquently as Kevin Kline.
... we were overwhelmed by the depth of performance insight that Kevin Kline shared before, during and after his one-man show. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIGITTE LACOMBE WWW.BRIGITTELACOMBE.COM
As a distinguished mastermind of theatre and film, the Juilliard alum has continually captured the hearts and imaginations of fans and colleagues alike. In June, Kevin Kline made a special appearance at Mesa Arts Center in the one-man play “He Who Plays: An Evening of Shakespeare,” benefitting the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s Education and Guest Artist Programs.
"The Guest Artist Program is the lifeblood of our company,” said Jared Sakren, producing artistic director of the Southwest Shakespeare Company. “Our education programs are second-to-none in the state of Arizona. We have schools getting up and driving five hours from distant corners of the state and California to see our 10 a.m. matinees along with schools from down the street. We send teaching artists into the schools, produce support materials and work closely with teachers to help them achieve state standards. These two programs are at the core of who we are and there is no other organization in Arizona doing what we do." Kline’s show featured excerpts from “Henry V,” “Othello” and “King Lear,” among others. In between each segment, Kline spoke of Shakespeare’s brilliance with the written word and how early actors worked with the challenging material. He also shared some funny anecdotes from his own years in theatre. “I’ve done this a few times before. In fact, I was in Mesa a little over a year ago,” Kline mentioned. “I did a version of ‘An Evening of Shakespeare’ that I had done with Meryl Streep and we reconfigured it for three of the actresses who were regular performers in the company at Southwest Shakespeare.”
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• The 30th anniversary reunion of the film “The Big Chill” will be celebrated at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013. • The 1997 film “Fierce Creatures” was made with more than 20 cast and crew members from “A Fish Called Wanda,” the film for which Kevin Kline won his Oscar in 1989. The same major performers all reprised their title characters, but the film was not a sequel and was unrelated to the events in “A Fish Called Wanda.”
• Southwest Shakespeare Company is based in the Valley and calls the Mesa Arts Center home.
To wrap up his performance, Kline graciously indulged the sold-out crowd in an hour-long question and answer session. He stated that he was considering taking the show on the road to various colleges and performing arts schools, and Mesa was the test market for his show before moving on to New York. Thunderous applause ensued. Transitioning from stage to film could have been unnerving, but Kline received some solid industry pointers when he appeared in the feature film “Sophie’s Choice” in 1982. “There was a fear that
everything I had learned from ten years of stage acting was somehow not applicable; that film acting was another beast altogether that had be tamed,” Kline said. The lead actress and director helped smooth the way. “Luckily, Meryl Streep and the director, Alan Pakula, helped me in ‘Sophie’s Choice’ to get over and actually synthesize all my stage work with how it is in film acting. Pakula said, ‘Think of filming as a rehearsal, as if we’re rehearsing a stage play,’” recounted Kline. “By filming that in a piecemeal fashion, you are trying it in a variety of different ways, which he encouraged me to do. One had to obviously put one’s absolute trust in the director to choose the right take, which I am happy to say occurred with Alan. After a couple of weeks I adjusted to that process.” Obviously, the process worked well — Kline is now a successful screen actor in addition to being a stage actor. Next, he will join Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas for the bachelor-partythemed film “Last Vegas.” The group of 60somethings takes their friendship to Sin City when their last remaining single pal decides
to tie the knot. “Not a single one of us had worked with any of the others until this film,” Kline noted. ”I had met Bob [De Niro] and Michael [Douglas] over the years on occasion and Morgan [Freeman] and I shared the same agent for about 25 years, so it was great to finally all work together. Speaking for myself, I had a great deal of fun. The director, Jon Turtletaub, was a wonderful sort of a ringmaster and it made the process fun for all involved.” The tagline for the film is “It’s Going to be Legendary.” With four acting legends starring in the film, how could it not be legendary? “Last Vegas” opens November 1. All of us at Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine were overwhelmed by the depth of performance insight that Kevin Kline shared before, during and after his one-man show. We will eagerly await his return for future performances on behalf of Southwest Shakespeare Company. To find out more about Southwest Shakespeare Company, visit www.swshakespeare.org. To see the current schedule of shows at Mesa Arts Center, go to www.mesaartscenter.com. ▲
• New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich once declared Kevin Kline “The American Olivier,” referring to Sir Lawrence Olivier, who is known for his mastery of Shakespearean theatre.
(L-R) Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas star in "Last Vegas" in theaters November 1, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUCK ZLOTNICK ©2013 - CBS FILMS
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• Kevin Kline has done 20 plays together with Jared Sakren. They attended Julliard together and also performed in an off-campus “coffee house” theatre troupe.
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By Michelle Talsma Everson
Righteous Ride! Valley skateboarder Alana Smith becomes the youngest athlete to medal at the X Games
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ONE OF ALANA SMITH’S early childhood memories is watching the X Games on TV with her dad. “I saw the skateboarding on the X Games and said, ‘I want to do that,’” she recalls. By age 7, she got her first skateboard and, this past May, she earned a silver medal in the Women’s Park skateboard division during the X Games in Barcelona. The most impressive part? She’s only 12 years old. How did this pint-size skateboarding wonder make the leap from X Games fan to silver medalist? It’s a progression that seemed almost natural, according to Alana and her mom, Ryonna Smith. “I knew at 18 months old that she was adventurous; she just showed no fear,” Ryonna says. “Before skateboarding she was into dirt bikes, so I prefer the skateboarding anyways!”
Alana says that her mom was the first person who took her skateboarding and, when it was evident that she was a natural, the whole family got on board to support her. Now, just a few short years later, skateboarding is her life; so much so that Alana and her crew — which includes other talented young skateboarders Jagger and Jett Eaton, and Trey Wood — are homeschooled in an effort to maximize the time they spend practicing their sport. Alana and her closest friends skate at Kids That Rip in Mesa. Because of her big win in Barcelona, Alana was recently named the “Youngest Athlete to Medal at the X Games” by the Guinness Book of World Records. Despite the accolades, she emphasizes that it is the X Games experience that stands out to her. “The X Games were great,” she says,
adding how she got to see tourist attractions and joked that she and her mom kept getting lost. “The venue was amazing; it was my first time overseas.” While the X Games win was big, it certainly wasn’t Alana’s first time breaking records or winning awards. This past April, she placed 59th against 200+ male competitors at the Phoenix AM. And late last year, she became the first female to land a McTwist in competition. The milestone move happened at Exposure 2012, an all-women’s skateboard competition in California. “It [the day she landed the McTwist] was the best day of my life,” Alana says. When asked what it’s like to compete in a “guys’ sport,” Alana comments, “I don’t really think about it anymore, it’s just what I do.” Still, the tween-aged athlete wants to encourage other girls to skateboard and hopes to break some barriers while she’s at it. “I’m always talking to young girls,” she notes. “There are not too many skateboard events for girls.” “I think she wants to inspire other girls
When it was evident that she was a natural, the whole family got on board to support her. Now, just a few short years later, skateboarding is her life.
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• Alana Smith’s role model is skateboarding champ Mimi Knoop. “She [Knoop] is always helping girls, showing people that we can skate and getting events to happen for us.” • Some of Alana’s top sponsors include Kids That Rip, hoopla skateboards, DC shoes, Triple Eight protective gear and 187 Killer Pads. • Alana is the oldest child in her family; she has three little sisters who currently don’t plan to follow in her skateboarding footsteps. • She competes and places in Street, Bowl, Vert, Pool and MegaRamp contests. • Her only major injury so far? She broke her humerus bone and had to lay off skating for a month.
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that anything is possible and to never give up,” Ryonna adds. When looking toward the future, Alana says she plans to be “skating until I literally can’t walk.” While she hopes to build a professional career as a skateboarder — she’s obviously well on her way — she also has her sights set on getting good grades and eventually becoming a lawyer, too. In the more immediate future, though, she plans to compete in more X Games and hopefully be accepted into other competitions that are traditionally for guys only. Oh yeah, and she’s entering the seventh grade this fall. Learn more about Alana Smith at alana-smith.com.
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No Stage Fright Here! Comedian Tom Cotter proves that being a successful standup comic takes time ... and no fear
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“I’ve been at this for 25 years, so I feel like I stepped in leprechaun droppings or unicorn poop or something, because I got very lucky...”
YOU'RE BACKSTAGE, AND THE HOST IS ABOUT TO ANNOUNCE YOUR NAME. You're going on! Your heart races with each breath as your mind runs over each bit. “Don’t screw up,” you say to yourself, trying to ward off the fear of bombing, or worse, crapping your pants. Looking past the unforgiving audience, the hecklers and the drunks, you know this stale microphone, reeking of the opener’s halitosis and poorly timed jokes, will lead you to glory … if you can kill it! That's what just about every start-up comedian goes through the first time they get on stage. Tom Cotter had those same fears. “I had stage fright. I literally got acne and diarrhea three days before my first show, open mic night at a local club,” he said. Twenty-five years later, finally a successful comedian, those feelings are behind him. But his success didn’t happen overnight. “I went at it for longer than what most people would consider reasonable,” said Cotter. To get as far as runner-up on “America’s Got Talent,” Cotter knew he did something right. He can at least validate all the long days on the road in dingy clubs perfecting his craft — a total devotion to his stand-up. Not many men or woman have that kind of stamina. “I’ve been at this for 25 years, so I feel like I stepped in leprechaun droppings or unicorn poop or something, because I got
very lucky. For this to happen at this stage in my career has been an unbelievable opportunity. Most people would have bailed,” Cotter said. Before my proud days as publisher of AZSAL magazine, I tried my own hand at stand-up. So, I know how hard it is to break into comedy. Performing many times on stage at venues like the Improv, the Celebrity Theater and Hollywood’s Comedy Store. Let's just say, I gracefully bowed out after a few years. Cotter has paid his dues in the business. Talk about dedication! I’m a wuss by comparison! Like any pilot will tell you, taking off is the hardest part of the journey. “I graduated college and was pre-law. I said to my dad, ‘I have to get this comedy thing out of my system’ and that was it I never went to law school and have been doing [comedy] for almost three decades now.” Cotter grew up in Providence, R.I. as the youngest of six kids, with both parents working in the medical field. He now calls Stony Point, N.Y. home with his wife Kerrie Louis, also a standup comic, and his three sons. “There aren’t many comedy couples. It’s very difficult,” he said. It was hard for Cotter, a family man, to be on the road. He missed plenty of school plays and Little League games over the years. Now that his kids are older, it’s less of an issue. “This past
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• Cotter was the first comic to reach the finals on “America’s Got Talent” in eight seasons. “I credit that to the arrival of Howard Stern,” said Cotter. • Cotter’s father is a retired neurosurgeon with six kids, none of whom followed his footsteps into medicine. “He paid for all of us to go to private school and now his youngest talks about his genitals on stage. He must be proud of that.” • Cotter and his wife, Kerrie, have worked together on different projects including “Two Funny,” a reality show on Women’s Entertainment Network. • As a kid Cotter played hockey. His father gave him his sister’s white figure skates, masked in black shoe polish, for Tom’s little league hockey try-out. “I was laughed off the ice and traumatized for years.” When Tom confronted his dad about the figure skates, his father told him they were the newest Russian hockey skates and he should be lucky to have them.
brutal job with constant rejection. There’s no job security. All my friends are on Wall Street or doctors,” Cotter said. The payoff is worth the work, he thinks. “There are times on stage when I’m amazed that I’m getting paid. [Being on stage] is such a high for me. I’m addicted to that high. You can’t get that in finance.” Tom Cotter will be at Stand Up Live from August 23 to 25. ▲
who make audiences fall out of their chairs with laughter. Cotter always had that dream. “When I was little, I used to sneak albums of Richard Pryor and George Carlin into my room and listen to them in the basement where my parents couldn’t hear. I could do Richard Pryor’s ‘Live on the Sunset Strip’ from start to finish,” he remembered. Early in his career, Cotter described himself as a comic who wanted to be “a living god in comedy.” Over the years his goals may have changed, but Cotter was always addicted to comedy, though his road to comedy stardom was long and hard. “It’s a
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summer [the kids] were right along with me,” Cotter said. Before coming in second on “America’s Got Talent,” (“Let’s be honest; I lost to a dog act in front of nineteen million people,” said Cotter), he had plenty of television success. He appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Last Comic Standing,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and even had a Comedy Central special in 2003. Cotter also appeared in commercials for McDonald's, Doritos, Pepsi and more. Having a television career is great, but most comics strive to be stage successes
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Targeting Aging Skin at its Core How to keep your skin looking young in the Arizona sun
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The number one culprit causing those wrinkles, spots and drooping skin is DNA damage. When you expose yourself to UV rays and other environmental pollutants, you often compromise the delicate structure of your DNA.
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and whether you are a sun worshipper or not, your skin is likely being damaged. Why? Because in addition to the harm caused by UV rays, our complexions also age because of pollution, poor eating habits, and other environmental factors that wreak havoc on delicate skin. How do you get rid of the dreaded wrinkles, lift that sagging jaw line, lighten those pesky dark spots and reinstate that vibrant, glowing complexion of your youth? Thankfully, the remedy no longer requires needles, incisions, or expensive lasers. In fact, most of those procedures only conceal the damage, rather than treating the cause of aging and skin damage at its core. Imagine a stain in the carpet. Sure, you can cover it with a rug, but the damage is still underneath. That is what we do when we simply nip, tuck and poke our way to youthful-looking skin. However, recent advancements in anti-aging research have revealed better solutions for damaged or aging skin. The number one culprit causing those wrinkles, spots and drooping skin is DNA damage. When you expose yourself to UV rays and other environmental pollutants, you often compromise the delicate structure of
broken, the skin, in turn, is affected. It becomes less resilient and more at risk of developing potentially fatal skin cancers. While a broad-spectrum sunscreen is absolutely essential to a healthy skin routine, it alone is not enough to stop this DNA damage completely. And slathering on a bevy of antioxidant-rich serums and elixirs likely won’t help either. In order to protect against DNA damage and its side effects, you should use DNA Repair Enzymes, which are clinically proven to dramatically improve signs of premature aging and also reverse pre-cancerous lesions. However, a flashy product laced with DNA Repair Enzymes is not enough. Seek out serums with a high concentration of repair enzymes and use it daily in addition to your broad-spectrum sunscreen. When applied immediately following sun exposure, these potent enzymes are proven to reverse damage, which means fewer wrinkles, greater elasticity and a healthier complexion. Damaged DNA is not the only thing working against your complexion. Thinning skin can also worsen the skin’s appearance. Thin skin can develop as a result of damage or as an inevitable symptom of growing older. This condition has a tendency to produce a
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• Restore the youthful appearance of your skin by reprogramming it to behave like it’s young again with epidermal growth factors. These growth factors thicken skin and restore young-looking skin for those already experiencing signs of premature aging. If your skin is properly protected using the right products and ingredients, there is a strong chance you will never require invasive procedures or treatments. By focusing on why sun damage and other environmental factors affect the health and appearance of skin, you can treat the problem at its source. Take care of your skin and don’t let this Arizona summer put a speck on your skin. ▲
• Renew involves cellular turnover, or exfoliation. If you don’t slough off the dead skin and residue regularly, you cannot receive the optimum results from any other products you apply — they will not absorb fully. Using a gentle exfoliating wash, preferably one with a glycolic and amino acid blend, will help dissolve daily buildup and will prepare skin for other products. • Reflect alludes to broad-spectrum protection. Regular application of sunscreen is one of the single most important ways to protect your skin. Look for sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and preferably infused with micro-fine zinc, which will scatter and reflect harmful UV light. • Replenish makes use of DNA Repair Enzymes to correct already damaged skin on a daily basis. Apply a high concentration of repair enzymes daily and nightly, or at least apply each time you are exposed to UV rays or urban pollutants.
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graying or lackluster appearance, and also leads to wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores and facial drooping. While there are tons of lotions and treatments designed to stimulate new collagen production or temporarily plump skin, only epidermal growth factors are clinically proven to thicken skin. Particularly in Arizona, where weather is drier, the use of epidermal growth factors can effectively maintain and regain the skin’s youthful resiliency and health. For best results, choose a barley-derived human epidermal growth factor, as opposed to bacteria-based growth factors. By choosing an entirely plant-based growth factor, you get a more stable, potent and effective avenue to thickened skin. A desert summer requires even greater dedication and damage control than other climates. For particularly sunny areas, remember the four R’s: renew, reflect, replenish, and restore.
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By Lynette Carrington
Easy, Breezy Style for Summer Ann Taylor's summer line is full of colorful surprises and unexpected print combinations
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ANN TAYLOR HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN for its upscale fashion and for representing smart, savvy women who know exactly what they want. Ann Taylor’s summer collection offers an array of beautiful clothing for the office, beach and beyond. This summer, pops of bright color show up throughout the collection. Pinks, oranges and greens make an appearance as subtle accents or bold statements. “This season, we’ll see a lot of color-blocking, from greens and blues to oranges and pinks, as well as mixing florals with patterns,” said Arlena Pordoy, style expert for Ann Taylor. “Mixing prints and patterns is most effective when maintaining sleek and chic
“The women you see on the streets of cities across the country are powerful and pulled together and at the same time, feminine and pretty” ... To achieve that end, Ann Taylor has found its ideal brand model in Golden Globe-winning actress Kate Hudson.
silhouettes, such as patterned skinny crop pants with a color-blocked blouse.” Peplum tops and skirts are big in the Ann Taylor summer collection, along with floral lace, paisley prints and sheer fabrics to add dimension to skirts and blouses. This summer’s style inspiration can be described as a dream vacation to the south of France. Art, runway shows, European travel and architecture all influence the styles. “The women you see on the streets of cities across the country are powerful and pulled together and at the same time, feminine and pretty,” stated Pordoy. To achieve that end, Ann Taylor has found its ideal brand model in Golden Globe-winning actress Kate Hudson. “Ann Taylor is thrilled to expand and continue the partnership with Kate Hudson. Kate instantly connected with the Ann Taylor look, including many of the dresses in the collection, wearing them with confidence and natural style,” said Pordoy. “This year, Kate Hudson has also developed a capsule collection for the brand that recently debuted on May 22 as part of the new summer collection.” Ann Taylor’s brand is a reflection of a powerful, confident, feminine woman. The days of the business suit “uniform” are
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Tips and Tricks for Summer Accessories Make a statement with your jewelry that will complement your individual style. “Every woman should choose accessories the same way they choose clothing,” said jewelry designer Allison Lauren. “They should look for pieces that flatter their body type, match their lifestyle and fit the occasion for which they are dressing.” Layering necklaces and stacking bracelets are hot trends this season. Try mixing and matching colors and styles to get a personalized look. “Choose an earring whose shape differs from the shape of your face. If you have a longer, thinner face, avoid wearing long or oval earrings. This will only make your face look even narrower. Instead, wear a rounder, more textured earring to complement your features,” Lauren said. Accessorize correctly for the occasion. Chunky, bright pieces are fun for a girl’s lunch date, but switch to sophisticated, dainty pieces for the evening. To find your perfect jewelry, visit www.AllisonLauren.com.
Taylor’s product selection is all about wearable, versatile clothing that seamlessly transitions from desk to dinner and workday to weekend,” Pordoy noted. “The product assortment has expanded, with an evolution from a suiting focus to versatile separates while still maintaining the quality for which Ann Taylor is known.” Women want to feel that they have infinite possibilities and with Ann Taylor’s summer line, they truly have them. Visit Ann Taylor at Chandler Fashion Center or the new concept store at Scottsdale Fashion Square. www.AnnTaylor.com.
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gone. With Ann Taylor, woman can have chic, professional pieces that express individuality but still conform to life’s everyday demands. “Our clients love that we offer timeless yet relevant fashion. The new collection focuses on modern fits, fabrics and colors. By adding details like textured prints and patters in rich colors, the collection reflects the season’s fashion trends yet remains enduring for seasons to come,” Pordoy explained. It’s easy for trendy clothing to become outdated. But Ann Taylor’s classic pieces will last seasons and years to come. “Ann
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fit&trim By Samuel Colby
Beach Body Get ready for summer with 5 simple exercises
1. Pushups strengthens and tones chest, shoulders and triceps 2. Pull-ups strengthens and tones back and biceps 3. Abdominal pikes strengthens and firms the abdominals 4. Low back hyperextensions strengthens and tones the low back region 5. Alternating lunges with weights tones and strengthens the entire lower body In addition to doing these five simple exercises, drink plenty of water (half your body weight in ounces). I also recommend doing at least 20 minutes of cardio, keeping your heart rate in the fat-burning zone: 220 minus (age x 0.70). And as always, eat plenty of veggies and lean meats, keeping your calories within your ideal metabolic range (your weight x 12). For more information, contact Samuel Colby at www.exercisesos.com. ▲
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AS AN EXERCISE AND POST-REHAB SPECIALIST, I am always asked: “What can I do to get into great shape quickly for pool season?” Like anything and everything, it takes time, hard work and dedication. The human body is made up of opposing forces (for every push there is a pull); therefore, I recommend you train on a regular basis. I picked five things that an average Joe can do to get ready for summer.
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