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JOHN PAUL WHITE

Opening Act: The Prescriptions Monday, June 10 | 7 p.m. $38.50–$48.50

Far from the grind and glamour of Nashville, the grittiness of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, has proven a wellspring of inspiration for his brand of Southern rock and soul. Upcoming Concerts JD Souther June 7 & 8 Sona Jobarteh June 11 Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble June 16 Steve Tyrell June 17 & 18 Crystal Bowersox June 19 Orquesta Akokán June 24 Skerryvore June 27 Paris Chansons July 13 & 14 And many more!

2019 Concert Series sponsored by

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MIM.org | 480.478.6000 | 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ

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FUN SUMMER FESTIVALS IN FLAGSTAFF Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Andrew Maguire

and Associates and Discover Flagstaff

COMMUNITY EVENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

DIANE JACOBS THROUGH HER LENS Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Holly Street Studio

I HAVE A NAME Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Jon Linton and Jon's portraits by Claudia Johnstone

A TASTE OF ARIZONA WINES IN OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Grace Stufkosky, Aridus Wine Company and LDV Winery

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COCONUT LIME CHICKEN SKILLET Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

Who Wants Free Books? The Deer Valley Unified School District invites your child to join the Big Kid Book Club! Let us help your child cultivate a love for reading â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and get ready for kindergarten. We will periodically send your child a free book in the mail along with helpful advice for parents of 3-5 year olds. You do not need to live within the Deer Valley Unified School District to participate. All children ages 3-5, who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten, are eligible to join the Big Kid Book Club.

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Joseph Airdo Amanda Christmann Sue Kern-Fleischer Kyndra Kelly Shoshana Leon Shannon Severson Fadi Sitto

PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Baxter Bryan Black Kyndra Kelly Loralei Lazurek

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Local First A R I Z O NA

Every month, there is a sliver of time that seems to stand still. After stories are written and laid out and the magazine is off to print, there is always a day or two when we all wait with anxious anticipation for our friends and neighbors to open their mailboxes and see what we’ve been up to. Each month for the past 18 years, I’m proud of what our dedicated writers, photographers and staff members have put together. This month is no exception. I’m excited to share stories of some of the people and events that make our community unique, and that make me proud to call our beautiful Valley home. You will notice something a little different within our pages this month. Photographer Jon Linton and writer Amanda Christmann have collaborated to put together a poignant photo essay featuring images from Linton’s “I Have a Name” project. When the idea first presented itself, it gave me pause. After all, our mission is to promote our community and present positive stories. But after learning more about Linton and his passion for making us recognize the shared humanity within us all, I couldn’t think of a more positive or worthy message to share. I hope you enjoy this month’s edition of Images Arizona magazine, and I hope you feel as inspired as I do by the beautiful messages of hope and unity. From taiko drummer Ken Koshio’s passion for bringing people together through rhythm and art, to the food, history and music that celebrate our diversity and our commonalities, we have much to be thankful for. I am also filled with gratitude for you for allowing our Images Arizona family to be part of your lives. Thank you, once again. It is an honor. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Andrew Maguire and Associates and Discover Flagstaff

Phoenicians are always looking to escape the summer’s unrelenting heat. While some people head to the beach, Flagstaff is a closer option that offers a variety of summer festivals perfect for a cool getaway. Because of its breathtaking scenery and beautiful weather with summer temperatures averaging in the low 80s, Flagstaff is an ideal destination for summer events and festivals. One of the best times to visit Flagstaff is to celebrate the Fourth of July. Flagstaff has been named a top destination for Independence Day activities by Travel and Leisure magazine and other national media. “Between the parade, festivals, Independence Day pops concert and fireworks, this mountain town is a must-visit,” said Lori Pappas, marketing and media relations manager for Discover Flagstaff. Independence Day kicks off with the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce parade, which attracts 20,000 people annually, followed by a Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Independence Day concert at the Pepsi Amphitheater and the Lights on the Lawn fire-safe fireworks display featuring live music, food trucks and children’s activities at the Continental Country Club.

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An addition to Flagstaff’s Independence Day events calendar, Festival in the Pines is returning after a 10-year hiatus. Taking place at the Fort Tuthill Coconino County Fairgrounds July 4 through 6, Festival in the Pines features art, music, food and family activities. Formerly known as SummerFest, Festival in the Pines was created by Andrew Maguire, president of Andrew Maguire and Associates. The company produces art-focused events including ArtFest of Scottsdale, now in its 26th year. “We really felt a need for the return of a family-oriented festival that presents art enthusiasts with some of the country’s finest artists along with great entertainment, food and fun for all,” said Maguire. “We had been doing the festival for 23 years prior to its hiatus and we’ve received such demand for its return that we’re thrilled to make it happen.” Festival in the Pines is expected to include more than 150 artists and vendors from around the country showcasing pottery, paintings, jewelry, glass, sculptures and more, as well as two stages of live musical performances, international food, a beer and wine garden, and creative activities for children. “After speaking with the president of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce who puts on the Fourth of July parade, we realized there was an opportunity to provide the people of Flagstaff and all of the holiday weekend visitors with an exciting event that offers something for everyone,” said Maguire. “Also, the county invested heavily in the restoration of the fairgrounds and this solidified our dream of returning to Flagstaff with the best possible venue and infrastructure.”

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In addition to Fourth of July festivities, Flagstaff has a busy summer festival season, celebrating arts, food and drink, culture and the local community. On June 1 and 2, locals and visitors can enjoy the Wool and Fiber Festival and the fiber arts competition at the Pioneer Museum. Also June 1 and 2, the Hullabaloo at Wheeler Park is a celebration of all things Flagstaff, bringing together families, artists, local businesses and non-profits for a bike parade, costume contest, live music, food and brews, circus acts, children’s activities and more. Flagstaff Blues and Brews, Arizona’s largest blues festival, takes place June 7 and 8 and features 10 musical acts, family activities, artists and food vendors. Other June festivals in Flagstaff include the Made in the Shade beer tasting festival June 8 at the Pepsi Amphitheater; Pride in the Pines June 22; and the Flagstaff Folk Festival June 29 through July 3. Following Flagstaff’s Fourth festivities, there are several other festivals and events perfect for a weekend visit, including Art in the Park, which takes place at Wheeler Park July 5 through 7 and again on Labor Day weekend. More Flagstaff summer events include the Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture July 6 and 7; the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival July 20 and 21; the Arizona Mead and Cider Festival Aug. 3; and the Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture Aug. 3 and 4.

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“To say there’s something for everyone during Flagstaff’s festival lineup really isn’t doing it justice,” said Pappas. “If you or your family are looking to shop, dance, unwind, drink, dine, learn or simply celebrate, you can count on finding a festival in Flagstaff that fits the bill.” discoverflagstaff.com

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COMMUNITY

2019 JUNE

Writer Amanda Christmann

June 1

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Give back to the places we love and set the world record for the most people improving trails in a single day. The National Trail System features hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, bird watching, geocaching, gear demonstrations and stewardship projects. Times and locations vary. americanhiking.org/national-trails-day

June 1, 2

FOLK ARTS FAIR

stages of live music. $8; free for kids

Texas-based singer-songwriter live at

8 and under. Wheeler Park, 212 W.

Musical Instrument Museum. $48.50–

Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Sat. 10 a.m.–9

$73.50. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.

It’s crafts and activities from the past,

p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 877-435-

7:30 p.m. 480-478-6000; mim.org

plus frontier family amusements at the

9849; flaghullaballoo.com

46th Annual Folk Arts Fair in Prescott. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2019, at Sharlot Hall Museum. $9 adults 18 and over; free for youth and children. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

June 7–23

AMERICANA

RICHARD BRULAND: LAYERS OF ABSTRACT

ProMusica Arizona presents this special

Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St.,

Uniquely compelling abstract

concert for a hometown audience just

Prescott. 928-445-3122; sharlot

paintings take center stage in this

before they leave to tour Ireland. Free.

newest exhibition at Bryant Nagel

All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N.

Gallery. Artist reception June 7, 5 to

7th St., Phoenix. 4 p.m. pmaz.org

8 p.m. Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR

June 1, 2

HULLABALOO This two-day community festival celebrates all things Flagstaff. Enjoy a bike parade, costume contests, circus

June 2

179, A1-2, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-

June 6

PATTY GRIFFIN Oh, Heavenly Day! If you haven’t heard

282-6865; lanninggallery.com

June 10–22

performers, giant puppets, a kids' area,

Patty Griffin, you don’t know what

local vendors, micro-brews and two

CAMP RISING STAR

you’ve been missing! See this Austin,

Youth ages 7–17 are invited to

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take center stage at Starlight Community Theater Camp Rising Star! Willa Wonka KIDS presents the delicious adventures of Charlie

the art of organization

Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. See website for registration fees and schedule. 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr. #9, Phoenix. 623-252-6815; starlightcommunitytheater.com

June 13

THE COOKERS Members of this ensemble have performed and/or recorded with pretty much every jazz great of the past 40 years, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Lee Morgan, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie, and Roy Haynes. $38.50–$48.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. mim.org

June 13

LASERS & LIQUOR Experience Arizona Science Center’s state-of-the-art laser system with 14 mind-blowing special effects at Lasers

Home Ofﬁces

Garages

Entertainment Centers

Wall Units

& Liquor: Queen and Beyoncé night. Sit back, look up and rock out! Cocktails and refreshments will be available for purchase. $10. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Karaoke begins at 6:30 p.m. Beyonce begins at 7:30 p.m.; Queen begins at 9 p.m. 602-716-2000; azscience.org

June 14

MIX IT UP Mixed: A Cocktail Culinary Series supporting the Scottsdale League

480-998-2070 www.closetfactory.com

www.facebook.com/closetfactory

for the Arts explores Scotch-based cocktails and Scottish fare. $100. Nellie Cashman’s at Westin Kierland Resort

& Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale. 6 p.m. 480-624-1357

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MUSICAL SUMMER CAMPS Musical Theatre of Anthem will be holding summer camps, productions and workshops beginning this month for performers ages 3 to adult, including Freckleface Strawberry, the very popular Summer Performing Arts Institute and more. Students will work with awardwinning, experienced directors, vocal directors and choreographers, many of whom will be directing shows for the upcoming season. Camps run for one week each, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and culminate in performances. See website for costs and schedule. Register online. Space is limited. 42201 N. 21st Dr., Suite B100, Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

June 21–23

ELEVATE MUSIC FESTIVAL Three nights of the best in Christian

25% off voucher to use at the hotel’s

time, making it an A++ School

ZuZu restaurant. Free. Hotel Valley Ho,

of Excellence. The program is a

6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. 9 a.m. to 1

comprehensive school assessment

p.m. 480-376-2600; hotelvalleyho.com

program through the Arizona

Camp, Unspoken and more. See

PROMUSICA FUNDRAISER NETS OVER $30K

website for pricing and schedule.

Donors contributed $30,600 to

Grand Canyon University Arena,

ProMusica Arizona’s annual spring

3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix.

fundraiser, helping the organization to

elevatemusicfestival.com

continue to offer concerts at affordable

rock! Elevate 2019 features Danny Gokey, Lincoln Brewster, Jeremy

prices and to provide free concerts for

June 22, 29

CHEFS + FARMERS MARKET SERIES

regarding next year’s exciting season! pmaz.org

Valley Ho’s Chef Russell LaCasce and

DIAMOND CANYON GETS AN A+

guest chefs. Shop fresh produce and

Anthem’s Diamond Canyon School

local vendors, enjoy spirit and wine

has been awarded the A+ School of

tastings and live music, and receive a

Excellence distinction for the second

This indoor market includes bites from

children. Watch for announcements

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Educational Foundation that celebrates outstanding schools’ school culture, leadership, teachers, parents, students, academics, innovation and more. Congratulations, Diamond Canyon!

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Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of JPB Publishing

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Imagine walking underneath a working railroad bridge to find an 1890s world in which all of the wonders of the Old West surround you. To your left, people are panning for gold. To your right, they are exploring an abandoned mine. Straight ahead, there are shootouts between cowboys and Native Americans. In the blink of an eye, that 1890s world is gone. In its place are Salt River Project corporate offices. What was once an Old West theme park that invited visitors of all ages to play around in Arizona’s colorful history is now just another reminder of modern life. Legend City was conceptualized and built by artist and advertising agency owner Louis E. Crandall in 1963. Like many entrepreneurs of the time, the then-33-yearold Crandall was fascinated by Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. and aspired to replicate its success in Phoenix. Of course, amusement parks had been around long before that. In 1895, Sea Lion Park at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York paved the way for the popular trend of enclosed entertainment areas. Arizona State University emeritus history professor Dr. Philip VanderMeer says that the success of Sea Lion Park prompted the development of other amusement parks all across the country during the first half of the 20th century. “Amusement parks were often built in association with streetcar developers who would run their streetcars out there as a way of getting double the money,” explains Dr. VanderMeer, who wrote about Legend City in his book “Phoenix Rising.” Walt Disney then had the idea to expand upon the amusement park concept by focusing on a specific theme. In 1955, he opened Disneyland, incorporating elements of fantasy into his rides and attractions. Others hopped onboard the idea, including Six Flags founder Angus G. Wynne, hoping to introduce equally successful theme parks in other cities around the U.S. Crandall mined Arizona’s roots for his version, incorporating an Old West theme into his 87-acre Legend City theme park near Papago Park off Van Buren Street on the border of Phoenix and Tempe. The Phoenix Zoo was under construction on an adjacent plot of land at the time and opened just a few months after Legend City.

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The theme park opened to rave reviews June 29, 1963. Tickets, which included admission and access to all rides, cost $3 for adults and $2.25 for children. Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Sandy Gibbons, Dolan Ellis, Mike Condello, Hub Kapp and Wallace and Ladmo performed at the park’s Coca-Cola Golden Palace Saloon on a regular basis, while Kap’s Penny Arcade kept kids occupied for hours at a time.

DISNEYLAND IN THE DESERT John Bueker moved to Phoenix with his family when he was 5 years old in July 1963, roughly one week after Legend City opened its gates. He was fortunate enough to visit the theme park for the first time later that summer and saw all of his wildest Western dreams become a reality right before his very eyes. “Going to Legend City was a big deal,” Bueker says. “It was our Disneyland. We lived on the west side of Phoenix so traveling to Legend City was a long journey. We did not have freeways back then, so it was a very significant event. It was a big part of being a kid in Phoenix in the 60s and 70s.” Bueker estimates that he only visited Legend City about five times, much to his dismay both then and now. However, the experiences he had there with his family left quite an impression on him—so much so that he created Legend-City.com, a website that keeps the memory of the theme park alive through pictures, memorabilia and even audio and video recordings. “The Lost Dutchman Mine ride was my favorite [attraction],” says Bueker, noting that Crandall was inspired to create the ride by a similar one at Frontier Village—another now-defunct theme park in San Jose, Calif. “The one at Legend City was much nicer, though, and a lot more imaginative. It was one of the only original attractions that survived the full 20-year life of Legend City.” In the Lost Dutchman Mine ride, park visitors boarded a mine car and traveled through a series of spooky and humorous scenes inside the supposedly haunted mineshafts of the Superstition Mountains before emerging into a small enclosed graveyard. Another distinctive attraction at Legend City was the Iron Horse—a train that, powered by a replica 1860s steam engine locomotive, traversed the Legend City Railroad along the southern edge of the theme park.

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To fully embrace the park’s Western concept and to set the ride apart from a similar one at Disneyland, Crandall incorporated a clumsy robbery attempt by desperados into the attraction. However, Legend City’s most ambitious attraction was River of Legends—a river ride, later renamed Cochise’s Stronghold, on which park visitors encountered Native American attacks, an earthquake and even dinosaurs. Many of the ride’s scenes were loosely based on actual places in southeastern Arizona such as the San Simon River, Fort Bowie and Apache Pass. “They spent a lot of money building the river ride,” says Bueker, who also wrote a book about the theme park in 2014— one year after the 50th anniversary of Legend City’s grand opening. “Louis Crandall wanted to bring Disneyland to Phoenix. His idea was to make it a genuine theme park in order to resemble Disneyland but he wanted it to be an Arizona-themed theme park. And that is exactly what he created.” Crandall tried to keep Legend City open year-round but hit a few hiccups during the cold and rainy months of January and February. The theme park eventually reduced its operating hours to weekend evenings and abandoned its one-price policy in favor of individual ride tickets, signaling that trouble was afoot. That trouble manifested when Legend City closed in November 1964— less than 18 months after opening. Former investors took the theme park to bankruptcy court, where it was revealed that it was behind in salary, fire insurance and property tax payments. In May 1965, Legend City reopened under a new business plan that made it much more of an amusement park—or permanent carnival—than a theme park. It changed hands four times, with each new owner driving

it further away from Crandall’s original concept until its gates closed indefinitely Sept. 4, 1983.

HAPPY TRAILS Bueker, who became a close friend of Crandall until his passing in 2016, says that Legend City never really drew the numbers of visitors that officials had hoped it would. Crandall had estimated one million annual attendees, but the theme park only saw about 500,000 visitors during its first year in operation. “In my opinion, one of the problems was that the City of Phoenix was not really big enough yet in 1960 to host a world-class theme park—which is what Legend City aspired to be,” Bueker says. “We certainly did not have the tourism base either.” Dr. VanderMeer agrees, noting that Legend City attempted to put Phoenix on the map as a tourist destination at a time at which the city was not yet ready for such a high-profile status. “One of the tensions here is the extent at which you can make money off of tourists coming to your theme park and the extent at which you need to have locals coming and buying your tickets,” Dr. VanderMeer explains. “That balance never seemed to work out satisfactorily for Legend City.” Dr. VanderMeer adds that there are a number of other explanations as to why Legend City was unable to hold its own alongside the likes of Disneyland, Six Flags and the country’s various other highly successful theme parks whose revenue this year is forecast to total more than $22 billion. He explains that the value of the land in Phoenix is and always has been greater than the value of entertainment, and our high temperatures tend to be a deal-breaker.

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“Disneyland and many of the other theme parks get summer vacationers,” Dr. VanderMeer says. “You have got kids who have the days free during the summer. Well, summer and outdoor activity in Phoenix just do not go together terribly well. It is far too hot. I think that is the fundamental problem for an outdoor entertainment center in Phoenix.” However, the historian notes that Phoenix should not be frowned upon for its failure to keep Legend City around long enough for future generations to enjoy. “How many places actually have a Six Flags or some other theme park?” Dr. VanderMeer asks. “Not all that many. In that sense, Phoenix is not unique. When you look at the longer history of amusement parks, Phoenix fits right into that pattern.” Bueker agrees, adding that although people lament Legend City’s demise, it is actually quite surprising that the theme park lasted a full 20 years when the bigger picture is taken into account. Of course, there have been plenty of projects that have been announced over the years—including Dreamport Villages in Casa Grande—but nothing has materialized yet. Castles and Coasters near Metrocenter is the Valley’s closest thing to an actual amusement park, and is nowhere near the Disneyland in the desert that Crandall envisioned almost 60 years ago. “In a sense, the legacy of Legend City is that its perceived failure has discouraged anyone from investing in a theme park in Phoenix,” Bueker says. “Now we have a huge population here that could easily support a park. But the shadow of Legend City seems to still be hanging over Phoenix and no one has come forward to replace it in all these years.”

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Within the wide boundaries of the Valley are time capsules in plain view. From neighborhoods filled with low-slung houses to communities of stuccoed houses in neutral palettes, each community is a walk through a vastly diverse era in time when worldviews shifted from pre-war simplicity, to mid-century practicality, to the high-tech luxury designs of today. Among the Valley’s public and commercial buildings are more stories. Take a drive down the Phoenix Central Avenue corridor and you’ll see tired strip centers, brick warehouses and historic buildings among the city’s shiny high rises. Inside each one is a snapshot in time—a look inside the culture and lives of the people who conceived, built and spent their days within their walls. Phoenix architect Diane Jacobs lives out the concept that architecture both dictates and reflects the context of our lives. As a founding partner at Holly Street Studio, she has provided a fresh and welcome perspective to several of the Valley’s public and commercial spaces. Innovative projects like Heard Museum West, McCormick Stillman Railroad Park Museum, ASU’s Downtown Student Center, Helen Drake Senior Center, Faye Gray Recreation Center, and Anthem Civic Center are among Holly Street Studio’s achievements. Each one is more than a building; it’s a statement about who we are right now and how we interact. “Architecture in Arizona is now an opportunity to be in conversation with ourselves about how we can form community and connection, and that’s a good thing,” explains Jacobs. “Phoenix was founded as a place where people came to escape. A lot of people came here in the 50s and wanted space. Traffic engineers made wide roads that made it easy to zip from one-acre plot to another acre plot. “Then people came here who really wanted to make Phoenix their home. They realized that this lifestyle of being apart from one another had become toxic and unhealthy. People want to be together, and that’s what we’re seeing now.” Facilitating those connections is what Jacobs does best. After all, she’s spent her life doing it. Born in New York City, raised in Puerto Rico, educated in Tucson and trained in Boston, she has learned the value of individual stories and multiple points of view.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Holly Street Studio

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Phoenix College

“I grew up in Puerto Rico to New Yorker parents. As part of having that experience, I feel very comfortable and open and engaged with different cultures.” Architecture has opened doors for Jacobs, both professionally and personally, including to her husband Michael, who co-founded Holly Street Studio. “We met in college. I like to say he was one of my TAs because he was,” she says with a grin. “We started dating a few years after that. He was working as an architect in Tucson, and mutual friends brought us together. So far, so good!” Last month, the couple celebrated 28 years of marriage. “Something is working out,” says Jacobs. “He’s a wonderful partner. He’s very strong in conceptualizing ideas and solutions. I’m his biggest critic and biggest fan. I think we could both say that.” Together, they approach architecture in a purposeful manner, using their platform to advocate for the preservation of cultures and history, and to invite people to come together. Jacobs has an innate, unique perspective on exactly what that means. It’s a view that the local architectural scene is hungry for. “You bring your whole self to any project,” says Jacobs. “I am a woman and I am Jewish, and I do have certain experiences and understandings and perspectives because of that. “I did not go to school to become a female Jewish architect. But to neutralize who we are in terms of our nationality and family history, where we live, how we identify ourselves and who we love—if you’re not bringing all of those aspects of yourself, then you’re not fully doing your job.”

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Faye Gray Recreation Center

While it would be simple enough to focus on the nuts and bolts of building design, for Jacobs, it comes down to personal relationships and understanding the people she is serving. “I think I have a lot of respect for the average person,” she explains. “I think that a lot of really great ideas come from folks who are living in the situation that you’re trying to remedy or build a project around. I think architects sometimes discount the input of other folks. I’m hyper-empathetic, probably to a fault. I see that as my job.” Truly listening to each community can be an art form, and is the hallmark of a good architect. Often, it’s not so much about following directions, but in applying years of training, experience and intuition in finding creative solutions to address underlying concerns. Anthem Civic Center is a good example. The community’s building committee and other residents all had input and ideas about what they wanted to see. “Just after the building started in Anthem, there was a pretty vocal guy who said, ‘Thank you for listening to everything we said and doing none of it,’” Jacobs says with a laugh. “The puzzle is in allowing yourself to say yes to the client and figuring it out—not necessarily the way they’re asking, but you have to figure out the result they’re trying to achieve,” she adds.

FAYE GRAY RECREATION CENTER Located in South Phoenix, the Faye Gray Recreation Center was one of the most challenging and rewarding projects Jacobs has worked on. The recreation center is located in Hermoso Park, a 50-year-old recreational area owned by the City of Phoenix that serves a multi-generational, close-knit community. Jacobs and her team had the advantage of working with a passionate neighborhood association to make the center happen.

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The center was originally slated only for landscape upgrades, but area residents were thrilled when additional city funding allowed for the construction of a 4,000-squarefoot recreation center surrounded by a skate park, restroom buildings, a ramada for parties and gatherings, and play areas for local children. Today, the award-winning building serves as the heart of the community, hosting after-school meal programs, classes, conferences, leadership councils and teen center activities. Its environmentally friendly design includes abundant natural light, disappearing walls, intimate gathering spaces and inviting, bright colors. It was also a family affair. Jacobs’ son, who was 13 years old at the time, collected toys as part of a community service project. His contributions remain part of the recreation center. “It’s now one of my favorite projects,” says Jacobs. “It began as an ugly little building in the middle of a park that the community loved. It also came with a lot of money and time constraints, and we pulled every trick in the book to make 4,000 square feet feel a lot bigger than it is.”

MCCORMICK STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK MUSEUM Glendale Community College

Scottsdale’s McCormick Stillman Railroad Park Museum is a beautiful monument to an important element of Phoenix history, and Jacobs’ design has honored it well. Jacobs and her team showed their creativity in incorporating the historic Peoria Depot and a Pullman car to bring the history of railroads to life. Taking cues from historic train sheds, Jacobs and her team created an open structure with generous overhangs, abundant natural light and elevated walkways. Inside are 1,500 square feet of model railroads thoughtfully placed to tell the story of the railroad. Certified as LEED Gold, local and recycled materials were used whenever possible, and it includes photovoltaic solar panels, underground ductwork and an energy recovery system. The museum does far more than preserve a bygone era; it expands the park’s social purview. Since it opened in 2010, the number of visitors to the park has quadrupled.

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ANTHEM CIVIC CENTER In 2011, Anthem Community Council purchased a former office building near the community’s north entrance with the vision of providing a “living room” for the community. They wanted a space where council meetings and other gatherings could take place, but they also wanted it to feel welcoming and inviting—a departure from the existing maze-like floor plan. Jacobs and her team created 36,500 square feet of busy, beautifully renovated space which includes a formal community council board room that doubles as a gathering space, multiple meeting rooms, classrooms, a fitness center, a game room and a craft room. It also houses a substation for Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, as well as offices for Anthem Community Association and HOAs. Among the features are hallmark Holly Street traits, including brightly lit, open spaces and an intentionally designed floor plan that encourages people to come together.

THE FUTURE OF HOLLY STREET The world of architecture is often about showing up to the game. With multiple firms submitting bids on each project, wins can be difficult to come by. Recently, however, Holly Street Studio celebrated its biggest win yet. They were selected as lead architects for the new ASU at Mesa City Center. Scheduled to open in winter 2022, the project will house the ASU Creative Futures Laboratory, including academic programs offered by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. “We’re on it,” said Jacobs. “I know everyone says this, but I really do have the best staff of any firm in town. I have fantastic young architects who are leaders and who bring their whole selves to the projects.”

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Though the field of architecture is facing challenges, particularly as people forego educated expertise in exchange for easy-to-access digital solutions, Jacobs still feels hopeful about her own future, and that of young architects emerging into a changing field. “All of us have a doctor. A lot of people have accountants, physicians, therapists and other people to help live better lives,” she says. “I think a lot of people would benefit from more widespread access to architects. It’s not just a rich people’s profession.” Architects—and good architecture—will be more important than ever in determining who we are as a culture. “The need for good architecture in Phoenix is everywhere, particularly in our urban environments,” she says. “Because of our population growth, we are now in this very exciting time that has provided us with the opportunity to talk to each other. “We’re living closer together than ever before, and more people are interested in walking and not driving. A sense of community is important to the well-being of kids, ourselves and our parents, and a lot of people placing a high value on coming together. “We have a very strong belief in the idea that design can change lives, not just in short term but in the long term.” hollystreetstudio.com

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“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.” Mother Teresa

What’s in a name? It’s a question we seldom ask ourselves, but for those whose struggles have led them to a life on the streets, hearing the sound of one’s own name is the only thread that keeps them connected to humanity. Without a name, people who live with homelessness and addictions become invisible, anonymous faces in a world where people often choose to look the other way than to see their suffering. The statistics are difficult to hear: There are 18,000 people living on the streets in Arizona. Nationwide, there are an estimated 500,000 people with no address to call home. Beyond statistics though, it can be tough for those of us who do have a bed to sleep in each night to acknowledge the individual lives of people who do not. Whether we feel guilt, anger, or a sense of helplessness to change complex yet tragic situations, most of us avoid eye contact with homeless people as we pass them on the sidewalk or drive by in our cars. Photographer Jon Linton’s work has opened the eyes of hundreds of thousands of people through his “I Have a Name” project, “Let’s Be Better Humans” campaign and non-profit, and “Pillow” project. He has shared hundreds of stories through poignant photographs and urged us to see a very human reality all-too-often ignored. This month, Images Arizona is humbled to feature some of Linton’s work. Though it may be difficult to see, Linton’s work encourages us to begin both personal and cultural dialogues about homelessness. It also compels us to look at people in the eyes, and to ask the question, “What is your name?” Because without a name, who are we? facebook.com/theihaveanameproject ihaveaname.org

FACEBOOK.COM/THEIHAVEANAMEPROJECT The I Have a Name Project Facebook page now has just shy of 58,000 likes. It is the largest single social media platform giving a voice to those who are suffering through homelessness.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES Though Linton has expressed himself through art for most of his life, his passion for advocacy is a well-tended flame that’s only grown with time.

You have no idea how long it has been since someone asked me who I am.

As publisher and owner of ArtBook, a high-end magazine that showcased area artists, Linton became close to a man who shared office space. That man fell prey to an addiction to painkillers, and Linton watched helplessly as his friend’s addiction took over his life. “Addiction is an ugly, ugly creature,” said Linton. “His descent to the bottom wasn’t a slow elevator ride; it was a freefall. In a short period of time, he lost his marriage, his business and his home, and he ended up homeless on the streets of Phoenix.” That friend later died. Though Linton was powerless over his friend’s addiction, he felt compelled to turn his life and death into a powerful message. “I thought I would use art as an instrument to honor his memory at the same time give voice to people like him who were suffering on the streets,” Linton said. “I thought, ‘I can take photographs and I could create a book.’ I was publishing a magazine and knew my way around the landscape of publishing. I had built a lot of relationships with galleries and was fairly certain I could convince a gallery in Phoenix to showcase my work and print.”

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Like many great ideas, that first step often proves elusive. Linton struggled with how to approach the project—in particular, with how to respectfully take photographs and avoid exploiting his subjects. “I wanted to approach them with a measure of dignity,” he explained. “I talked about it for many years and found myself in a studio in New Mexico having a conversation with another artist. He said, ‘Jon, I’m tired of hearing you talk about this. Why don’t you take action?’” It was more of a directive than a question, and it was the push Linton needed. A short time later, he spotted a man who was panhandling at a stoplight at 32nd Street and Thomas. “I thought, ‘I’m going to park the car and talk to this man.’” That’s exactly what he did. As they talked, Linton realized he hadn’t properly introduced himself. “I said, ‘Forgive me, my name is Jon. I didn’t ask your name—what is your name?’ The man began to weep. He said, ‘You have no idea how long it has been since someone asked me who I am.’ “We were both in tears.” That man’s name, Chuck Ridgeway, is one Linton will never forget, and in that moment, Linton’s mission became “I Have a Name” project.

LET’S BE BETTER HUMANS Linton’s efforts have organically grown to include a non-profit called “Let’s Be Better Humans.” “I wanted people to get involved and engaged,” he explained. “Liking and sharing content on social media was one thing, but motivating people to a call to action is another.” He raised enough money to purchase a bus that is used today to serve people who are homeless in Phoenix. He’s also used it to initiate conversations throughout the Southwest, including Los Angeles’ Skid Row.

AN UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE After hundreds of hours of taking to the streets to advocate for people facing homelessness, Linton needed a respite. He began photographing landscapes in quiet, beautiful places where his soul found peace. Those photographs were quite good. The more he snapped, the more he sold. Today, Linton’s landscape photography has provided him with a full-time career that still enables him to engage in social activism.

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I HAVE A NAME The “I Have a Name” project almost didn’t happen. Conceived in 2007, a local bank was originally planning to underwrite Linton’s book and photography. However, in 2009, with the Great Recession in full swing, they were forced to withdraw support. Linton shelved the idea for a little while, but by 2011, he couldn’t help but notice that there was a whole new face to homelessness in metro Phoenix. Once-stable people who’d lost everything they’d had in the disastrous economy were living on the streets. “I decided to start working on the project again, and I committed myself to finding ways to raise money,” he said. A friend encouraged Linton to try social media. He put together a short video that went viral on social media, and in short order, he had enough money to print the now-sold-out book. His first opportunity for a gallery showing happened weeks later.

Art has a long history in creating social discourse. If I can use a camera and I can do something that makes a difference, it’s worth doing.

THE GARDEN Those who have ventured into downtown Phoenix and seen the MonOrchid building’s inspirational mural have experienced Linton’s passion firsthand. The Garden, now one of the most Instagrammed spots in Phoenix, is a collaboration between Linton and Brian Boner, who worked together on Pillow, and the building’s owner, Wayne Rainey. It was paid for by donations through a GoFundMe campaign, and was completed in January 2016. On the building’s west wall is a young boy standing upon a famous quote attributed to Mother Teresa. Hundreds of birds appear to flow from his watering can. To Linton, the birds represent freedom from the oppression of poverty; to Boner, they are a metaphor for community.

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PILLOW Where do you lay your head to rest? Is it safe? Do you sleep? In 2016, Jon Linton and Brian Boner collaborated to develop an installation called “Pillow.” Sponsored by Phoenix Institute of Contemporary Art and displayed from a container on Roosevelt Row, Pillow was a relatable way to humanize the improvised sleeping situations, environments and bedfellows of far too many people within our own community. Its premise was simple. Linton respectfully approached people living on the streets and obtained permission to snap their photos using a Polaroid camera, then posed the question, “Where did you sleep last night?” They wrote their answers on the photo. The results shook Linton. “You’d hear, ‘I slept in a shelter,’ ‘I slept under a tree,’ ‘I slept in an alley,’” he said. “I expected to hear those things. The thing I didn’t expect to hear was, ‘I didn’t sleep,’ and that’s what I heard over and over again.” The photos were hung from a wire—a thoughtful and apropos metaphor for the delicate balance between life and death that so many people are facing each day. “Pillow began with the crazy notion that there isn’t anything soft about living on the streets,” Linton said. “It was jarring to me in some ways, because I spent so many years having dialogue with people on the street, yet I wasn’t prepared for what I found.”

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Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Grace Stufkosky, Aridus Wine Company and LDV Wineryny

In addition to great restaurants, shops and nightlife, Old Town Scottsdale has several tasting rooms where guests can enjoy wines from the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three wine regionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Verde Valley near Sedona, Willcox in Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, and Sonoita, located about an hour south of Tucson. Tasting rooms in Old Town Scottsdale include Carlson Creek, Salvatore Vineyards, LDV Winery and Aridus Wine Company. The newest tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale is Merkin Vineyards, which opened in March 2019. Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars are owned by Maynard Keenan, Grammy-winning vocalist for the metal band Tool, and his wife Lei Li. The grapes are grown on 110 acres of land located in Willcox and the Verde Valley, and they produce 7,000 cases of wine per year. Caduceus has a tasting room in Jerome, and Merkin has a tasting room and restaurant in Cottonwood.

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“In order to truly understand Arizona wines, we feel it is essential to visit these magical regions and experience them firsthand. However, not every visitor to the greater Phoenix area has the time to visit these areas. The Merkin Vineyards location in Old Town Scottsdale is meant to be an introduction to that magic,” said Keenan. Merkin offers three wine programs--Chupacabra wines are French, Shinola wines are Italian and Tarzan/Jane wines are Spanish. Popular wines in the Scottsdale tasting room include Merkin Jane Pink, Merkin Shinola Rosado, Chupacabra Blanca and Chupacabra red. Keenan’s Puscifer canned wines and Arizona beer are also available in the Scottsdale tasting room. Merkin’s Scottsdale tasting room’s food menu includes cheese and charcuterie plates, house-made gelati and sorbetti created with Arizona ingredients, and several vegetable dishes featuring fresh produce grown in the vineyards’ garden and orchard and grown by Arizona farmers. “Guests will find a unique focus on vegetables and a telling of the story of Arizona, as far as what is growing and going on in the state. The menu will continue to evolve and rotate as new produce is harvested and the seasons change,” said Executive Chef Dirk Flanigan. One of the most popular menu items on Merkin’s menu is the beet tartare, a vegetable-centric twist on traditional beef tartare. “The food menu is purposefully designed around our wines, just like our wines are made for meals. I intentionally held back on some of the acid components of most dishes to allow the wine to take its place. This creates a harmony and balance,” said Chef Flanigan. Merkin’s new Scottsdale tasting room attracts a variety of patrons. “We have had many different types of guests, from tourists discovering Arizona

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wine for the first time, as well as the die-hard fans of what we are doing and what the state is producing,” said Chef Flanigan. In addition to the Merkin tasting room, LDV Winery has a new Scottsdale tasting room. LDV first opened a tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale in 2014, and moved to its new location in October 2018. LDV has a vineyard in Southeastern Arizona and specializes in wines produced from Rhone varietal grapes, including viognier, grenache, syrah and LDV’s popular petite sirah. “The new location is truly in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. The space is open with a wraparound patio and great views of the bustling Stetson shopping and food district,” said Peggy Fiandaca, one of the owners of LDV Winery. “We have a lot more visibility and a lot more traffic, and we are truly blessed by the positive feedback we have received.” Aridus Wine Company opened its Scottsdale tasting room in 2015. Aridus, the Latin word for dry, has an estate vineyard in Southeastern Arizona, and also uses grapes from California and New Mexico. Aridus wines include sauvignon blanc, viognier, malvasia and cabernet sauvignon. “Our plan was to bring Southeastern Arizona wine country to Old Town Scottsdale,” said Scott Dahmer, owner of Aridus Wine Company. “It is a perfect place to have a local wine tasting room, and less of a drive. Our Scottsdale tasting room has a similar design and feel to all of our buildings with reclaimed lumber, dark steel, glass and leather in a rustic, modern, chic setting.” Visiting Arizona’s wine regions around the state is a unique, enjoyable and special experience. When you don’t have time to make a trip, you have the option to enjoy some of Arizona’s best wines right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.

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Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Delight in the Desert and Hotel Valley Ho

The Phoenix area is bustling with great farmers markets and culinary events during most of the year. As summer temperatures rise, most markets close for the season and the event calendars slow down. Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale is offering culinary activities that both visitors and locals can enjoy—even on the hottest of summer days.

CHEFS + FARMERS MARKET Last year, Hotel Valley Ho introduced the Chefs + Farmers Market series, an indoor market showcasing local chefs, suppliers, live music, sips and bites. “We love collaborating with our local farmers, vendors and chef friends. I wanted to do something totally different from other restaurants and give locals something fun to do in the summertime,” said Hotel Valley Ho’s Executive Chef Russell LaCasce. “After toying around with ideas of how we could bring all of these elements together, I thought that an indoor farmers market was perfect.” This year, Hotel Valley Ho is hosting four indoor markets in June and July, each with a different theme, featuring fresh produce from local suppliers, spirit and wine tastings, live music and bites from Chef

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LaCasce and guest chefs, including Rene Andrade of Ghost Ranch in Tempe, Samantha Sanz of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale and Matt Taylor of Mora Italian in Phoenix. “I created this series to support our outstanding local community of culinarians, small business owners and artisans, and to give them a platform to showcase their talents and products,” said Chef LaCasce. “Spearheaded by our team at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho, the market series celebrates the best of the season with a one-of-a-kind indoor shopping experience. It’s a great occasion to bring out your friends and family, support local businesses, leave with some fresh produce, and enjoy live music and drinks. Each event will be unique, from the chefs and bites to the live music.” The Hotel Valley Ho summer market also offers a refrigerated bag check, cash bar and a 25% off voucher to use at the hotel’s ZuZu restaurant. “People love connecting with local farmers and purveyors, and unfortunately that opportunity largely goes away in the Valley during the summer. We want to keep the farmers market spirit alive regardless of the temperature and allow the community to stick with their Saturday morning tradition and have something fun to look forward to over the weekend,” said Chef LaCasce.

SHAKE IT UP Nothing is better in the summertime than an ice-cold milkshake. Hotel Valley Ho’s decadent Show Stopper Shake features an array of sweet delights and a fun theme each month. Earlier this year, Hotel Valley Ho launched a Battle Freak Shake contest where people could enter their own Show Stopper Shake ideas. Attendees at the Chefs + Farmers Market will have the opportunity to taste some of the finalists’ shakes with samples featured at each market. The top shake at each market will be chosen by a combination of votes and guest chef judges. The winner will be selected during the final summer market July 13, and will be featured at ZuZu throughout the month of August.

Summer Fun at Hotel Valley Ho June 10 6:30 p.m. Monday Night Chef's Table: California Chardonnay vs. White Burgundy $75 June 15 4 p.m. Beer vs. Wine: Firestone Walker Brewing Company vs. Frog’s Leap Winery $75 June 22 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chefs + Farmers Market Series: South of the Border June 29 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chefs + Farmers Market Series: Bada Boom July 6 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chefs + Farmers Market Series: Backyard Grillin’ and Chillin’ July 13 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chefs + Farmers Market Series: Sweet Treats July 15 6:30 p.m. Monday Night Chef's Table: Penner-Ash Wine Cellars $75 Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale 480-376-2600 hotelvalleyho.com

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June’s monthly shake creation is the tropical Dreamsicle Show Stopper Shake. Inspired by iconic Hawaiian entertainer Don Ho, the shake features vanilla ice cream, orange and guava, topped with an orange creamsicle, pineapple upside down cake, toasted macadamia nuts and a passion fruit tart.

SUMMER DINING DELIGHTS In addition to the Chefs + Farmers Market series, Hotel Valley Ho offers culinary events throughout the summer. Every Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m., diners at ZuZu and the hotel lounge can enjoy Bottles + Bites, which includes a bottle of wine and two small plates for $35. “We are using the best ingredients of the season to serve up five off-menu small plates, changing weekly,” said Chef LaCasce. The monthly Monday Night Chef’s Table dinner series, featuring four courses paired with beverages, continues through June and July. The June 10 dinner explores California chardonnay and white burgundy. The July 15 dinner features pairings from Oregon’s Penner-Ash Wine Cellars. June 15, diners decide a beer versus wine battle, with five courses paired with selections from Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Frog’s Leap Winery. Although Arizona summers may be hot, there are plenty of options for refreshing indoor culinary fun at Hotel Valley Ho. For those who want to extend the culinary activities to a staycation, Hotel Valley Ho also offers great summer rates and specials. hotelvalleyho.com

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Coconut Lime Chicken Skillet This Thai-inspired dish is the perfect light, summer dish that is a breeze to throw to gather for a get-together. It reminds me of tom kha gai soup, which is why I like to add a little spice with the curry paste. If you want a milder flavor, just forego the paste.

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 1 shallot, chopped 4 cloves garlic, smashed, or 2 teaspoons jarred garlic 1/4 cup chicken or bone broth 1 can coconut milk (shake well before opening) 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 limes) 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon red curry paste (optional for some heat) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions: In a large skillet, heat 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 tablespoons of oil (I use avocado oil) over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to hot skillet. Brown both sides of the chicken very well, then remove to a plate. Add shallots to the pan, adding a splash of the broth is needed to scrape up the brown bits. SautĂŠ for a minute or two then add the garlic, ginger, and curry paste (if using). Add the remaining broth, coconut milk and lime juice. Bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts back in the skillet. Cover the pan and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve over rice. Enjoy! Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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