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DIVE INTO FALL

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MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell Ana Petrovic

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Amanda Christmann Sue Kern-Fleischer Gregory Granillo Kaylie Johnson Kenneth LaFave Lara Piu Shannon Severson

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Though the temperature may still tell us differently, a change of seasons is upon us. Cooler days and sweater-weather evenings are coming, and with scorching heat gone for the year, I know more than a few of us are eager to spend time at the many festivals and outdoor opportunities that make our community such a wonderful place to live!

The weather isn’t the only seasonal change here at Images Arizona. For the last 5 years, editor and writer Jenn Korducki Krenn has been part of our Images family.

We’ve had the joy of watching her family grow, first with the birth of her curly haired son, Wilson, and more recently with her equally adorable little guy, Jack.

Jenn is a fantastic mom, and she has decided to focus full-time on her boys.

Images Arizona P.O. Box 1416 Carefree, AZ. 85377 623-341-8221 imagesarizona.com Submission of news for community section should be in to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 5th of the month prior to publication.

They say that, when one door closes, another opens. Just as Jenn was saying her goodbyes, my dear friends, former editor and writer Amanda Christmann, and former graphic designer Meaghan Mitchell, reached out. The fact that both these talented women are back with us is a testament to how much we all believe in what we are doing at Images Arizona. It also says a lot about our supportive community—including you, our loyal readers.

Images Arizona is published by ImagesAZ Inc. Copyright © 2017 by ImagesAZ, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Thank you for your support through every season. These last 18 years have taken us all on long and winding roads, but there is nowhere I would rather be than among the great friends and neighbors of our Valley community.

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SCULPTOR JACINTHE DUGAL-LACROIX EXHIBITS “A TORNADO OF EMOTIONS” Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer

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Jacinthe Dugal-Lacroix never knows where she will be sculpting next. About a year and a half ago, she and her husband Marc gave up their home to travel throughout North America full-time in their RV, which they affectionately call ‘the Vagabond Bus.’ “It’s quite an adventure,” Dugal-Lacroix said. “Our RV is 40 feet long and we have a 27-foot trailer hooked to the back. Bumper to bumper we are 70 feet long. I can sculpt smaller pieces inside of the RV, but most of my work is done outside at campsites and other stops.”

Dugal-Lacroix is the featured artist for Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, which takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 3, 4 and 5 along Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree.

Now in its 24th year, the show features 150 renowned, juried artists who will showcase and sell their original work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

CELEBRATING THE HUMAN FORM’S ENERGY AND MOVEMENT Dugal-Lacroix is best known for her evocative bronze sculptures which capture the energy and movement of the human form and express a tornado of emotions and

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a sensibility rarely seen. While she participated in the Arizona Fine Art EXPO last year—Thunderbird Artists’ 10-week fine art show in North Scottsdale—she will make her debut at the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacinthe to our Carefree show,” said Denise Colter, vice president of Thunderbird Artists.

“Her work is magnificent and breathtaking. Not only are her sculptures correct in terms of composition; they capture mood and movement, which is not easy to do. Some sculptors excel at anatomy, but their pieces may look frozen. That’s not the case with Jacinthe’s work.”

Dugal-Lacroix grew up in Ottawa, Canada and started painting as a hobby. When her children grew older, she decided to attend the Ottawa School of Art in Ottawa, Ontario.

“When I first started classes, I tried to get out of taking a sculpting class, but I was told I needed to take it to graduate,” Dugal-Lacroix said. “I had no interest…I just wanted to paint.

But, on the first day of the class, when I touched the clay, I realized what I was missing in my paintings, and I instantly fell in love with sculpting.”

After she earned her diploma, she apprenticed with sculptor Bruce Garner for a year. In 2006, she attended the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, for their summer figurative sculpture program. She also was fortunate enough to be accepted twice to a two-week workshop hosted by acclaimed contemporary figurative artist Richard MacDonald in his Monterey, California studio. Even though MacDonald required 10 years’ experience in order to apply, he accepted her after only two years of work.

“He explained that it was because I had movement in my sculptures, which he said is something that you either have or don’t. He wanted to guide me early in my career because of that movement,” she said.

Experience

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree Friday through Sunday, November 3–5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $3 for adults; free for children 17 and under; additional fee for wine tasting thunderbirdartists.com

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Over the past two decades, DugalLacroix’s work has evolved from classical to abstract.

“I’m old school in that I wanted to prove to myself that I could master the muscle and bone structures of the human body to the point where I could do it with my eyes closed,” she said of her traditional pieces. “Then, about two years ago, I started to experiment with a more expressive and raw way of sculpting to see where it took me.

My new work features rough textures, gaps and imperfections to indicate emotions, and I’ve eliminated facial features so viewers can interact more freely in their interpretation.”

While her pieces range from life-size to tabletop, Dugal-Lacroix plans to exhibit a new “Dancer” series of smaller sculptures and paintings at the Carefree festival. The sculptures will range in size from 12 to 28 inches and will be priced moderately starting at $1,900. Patrons may choose to commission larger sculptures from the same series. The paintings will also depict dancers to compliment the sculptures.

LIVE MUSIC AND WINE TASTINGS One of the highlights of the November Carefree festival will be the live music of violinist Teresa Joy all three days of the festival. Joy is the daughter of acclaimed classical guitarist Esteban.

The festival also combines fine art with an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines for tasting. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass with six tasting tickets, allowing them to walk the streets of downtown Carefree sipping samples, enjoying superb art and listening to live musical entertainment.

Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1. thunderbirdartists.com

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Amanda Christmann

Experience

GREEN RECYCLING IN ANTHEM COMMUNITY PARK Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community

OCT 6

Council’s semi-annual Go Green

THE HUMAN FIGURE AT DESERT MOUNTAIN FINE ART

computer equipment, point-of-sale

recycling event. Safely recycle equipment, telecom equipment,

Desert Mountain Fine Art

printing equipment, batteries,

welcomes artist and sculptor

electronic components, small

Paige Bradley, known for her

household appliances, other

focus on the human figure

electronic equipment (no Freon),

in both drawing and bronze.

household hazardous waste,

Never-before-seen work will be

sensitive household papers and

unveiled. Drinks and light bites

prescription and non-prescription

will be served. Desert Mountain

drugs. Participants must provide

Fine Art, 7012 E. Greenway

proof of Anthem residency.

Pkwy., Suite 160, Scottsdale.

Free. Oct. 7, 8 a.m. to noon.

Advance tickets $25; week-of

Anthem Community Park, 41703

$35. 6 to 10 p.m. 480-483-5663.

N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem.

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Sculpture by Page Bradley, "Ballet Femme, Third Life."

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OCT 15 80 YEARS OF CRAZY ED Ed Chilleen first opened The Horney Toad in Cave Creek, then The Satisfied Frog in Frontier Town. He ran the latter for 26 years before retiring to Mexico and opening Satisfied Frog Rocky Point in 2014. Ed is celebrating his 80th birthday and 50 years of restaurateuring at Chilleen’s on 17. Whether you are a former employee, customer, or just want to join the fun, everyone is invited. Chilleen’s on 17, 33150 Coldwater Rd., Black Canyon City (exit 244 on I-17 north). Food and drink available for purchase.

2 to 8 p.m.

OCT 18, 19 TASTE OF CAVE CREEK The Taste of Cave Creek is the signature event of the Town of Cave Creek! Food and beverages from more than 25 restaurants from Cave Creek and surrounding areas will truly be on display and ready for savoring at this year’s event. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. $10 admission. Tasting tickets $3–$5. Free shuttles begin at 4:45 p.m. See website for details. tasteofcavecreek.com

OCT 20 EMPTY BOWLS LUNCH & ART AUCTION The annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction 2017 to honor World Hunger Day now includes a new online auction to encourage bidding on 60 works of original art created for the Oct. 20 event. Bidding goes live Sept. 20. $15. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 480-4886070. foothillsfoodbank.com

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OCT 19 NURSING/EMT STAR PARTY Explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes and learn more about the contributions of nursing and emergency medicine with hands-on activities at this month’s PVCC/Phoenix Astronomical Society Star Party.

Free. 6 to 10 p.m. PVCC at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 602-561-5398.

RSVP to events@pasaz.org

OCT 21–22 SCARECROW CONTEST FRIGHTENINGLY FUN AT ANTHEM AUTUMNFEST Anthem Autumnfest is always a great time, but this year you are invited to bring your own creative spooky fun!

Families, individuals, businesses and community groups can build their own scarecrows to compete for fun prizes.

Entries will be displayed in a scarecrow garden, where festgoers will cast votes for their favorites; entry deadline is Oct. 11. Visit website for complete rules and entry forms.

Autumnfest will also feature

OCT 13, 14

rides, a pumpkin patch, food

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court and Rotary beer garden

In an era when female singer-

and live entertainment. Daisy

songwriters are ever more

Mountain Fire Department and

ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands

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talent. Join her for her 20th

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anniversary tour and listen to

Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

some favorite oldies and a few

Sunday. Anthem Community

dynamic new tunes. Musical

Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak

Instrument Museum, 4725 E.

Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.

Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $53.50 to

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Fun!

OCT 20–29 VILLAFANE RETURNS WITH ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN The Halloween spirit will invade the Town of Carefree for its third year in the form of whimsical pumpkin carvings from master sculptor Ray Villafane and the Villafane Studios team.

The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden will be open to the public and woven throughout Carefree Desert Gardens. The artistry is incredible, and it’s one of the most anticipated attractions all year! Free. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree. 480-488-3686. carefreepumpkingarden.com

*Photos courtesy Town of Carefree

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OCT 25, 26 FAMILY CARVING NIGHTS WITH RAY VILLAFANE Desert Foothills Family YMCA is excited to be a part of the Town of Carefree’s Enchanted Pumpkin Garden for the third year! Join the YMCA family for a two-hour experience carving with and learning from world-renowned pumpkin carver Ray Villafane. Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Each pumpkin comes with a Ray Villafane carving tool set. Single pumpkin and two chairs, $50 in advance.

6 to 8 p.m. Desert Foothills Family YMCA, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. C, Scottsdale. 602212-6282. valleyymca.org/ desertfoothills

OCT 27 WILD FISH FEST Chef Josh Delgado, Chef Fidencio Alatriste from Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, Chef George Alatriste from The Mission at Old Town Scottsdale and Chef Joe Rodger from Shift Flagstaff will combine their talents and delicious recipes for an evening of delicious fun. Each chef will showcase his own unique dish featuring organic seafood from the Pacific Northwest at this come-andgo event. Local wineries will showcase Arizona wines to pair with fantastic food. $25 per person entrance fee.

5:30 p.m. Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 480-488-8031. cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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OCT 27–29 STAGECOACH VILLAGE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL The 9th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival kicks off Arizona’s festival season in grand style!

Discover the finest works of art in original oils, acrylics, watercolors, stone and bronze sculptures, mixed media, handmade jewelry, and furniture and more. Arizona Stronghold will be the featured winery.

Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.

Free admission and free parking.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 623-734-6526. vermillionpromotions.com

OCT 27

ANTHEM GREET & TREAT Join area businesses for Greet & Treat, a fun trick or treat event for the whole community.

Businesses must register to take part by Oct. 15. Maps will be available online or in the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 3701 Anthem Way, Anthem,

after Oct. 20. Free.

4 to 6 p.m. 623-322-9127. anthemareagreettrunktreat. eventbrite.com

OCT 28

TRUNK & TREAT AT ANTHEM LEGACY SQUARE Anthem area businesses will once again be hosting family-friendly Halloween fun at Trunk & Treat at Legacy Square. Trunk & treat booths, food truck, ponies, a live DJ, crafts and more! Free.

4 to 7 p.m. 42105 N. 41st Dr., Anthem. 623-322-9127. anthemareagreettrunktreat. eventbrite.com

NOV 3–5 24TH ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Kick off the art season at Thunderbird Artists’ 24th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. Surround yourself with fine art, wine tasting, festival food and live music, featuring talented violinist, Teresa Joy. The featured artist is painter and sculptor, Jacinthe DugalLacroix. Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree.

Admission is $3 for adults; free for children 17 and

*Photo courtesy Cartwright's Modern Cuisine

under; additional fee for wine tasting. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thunderbirdartists.com

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Taste OCT 25

NORTHWEST HARVEST DINNER

Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine will host Chef Josh Delgado from Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, Washington Oct. 25 for a special Northwest Harvest Dinner, focused on wild food from the Pacific Northwest— from fishermen in British Columbia to foraging teams in Washington. Celebrating all that Mother Nature has to offer from wild harvests. $80 per person with an optional $25 per person wine pairing.

6:30 p.m. with optional cash cocktail service at 6 p.m.

Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek. 480-488-8031. cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

NOV 4, 5

Glendale will enable PMAZ to

DISCOVER: THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN EXPLORERS

who may otherwise miss out

ProMusica’s 15th season kicks off with an exciting tribute to the achievements of American explorers, from the early pioneers to modern-day space travelers. The event will include the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Dr. Timothy Michael Powell. Music will be set to the inspirational words of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, astronomer Carl Sagan and teacher Christa McAuliffe.

November 4, 7:30 p.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Anthem; Nov. 5, 3 p.m. at American Lutheran Church, Sun City. Adults $20; seniors (65+) and military, $18; students (16-26) $12; and children 15 and younger are free with a paid adult. 623-

expand its outreach to people through its Women in Song chorale. They will perform free of charge at the Glendale Adult Center, Glendale Public Library, and several senior living communities in the City of Glendale. pmaz.org.

ANTHEM COMMUNITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATIONS Each year, the Anthem Community Council (ACC) recognizes businesses in the community for their service to Anthem and/or improvements to their property. The nomination process is now open and submissions will be accepted through Oct. 30.

Criteria for the categories

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include Excellence in

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Property Improvements, and

Community Service, Commercial Business Person of the Year.

To nominate a business or for more information, visit onlineatanthem.com/business

Most of us understand what a gift it is to have ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra (PMAZ) in our own community.

Now, thanks to a grant from the City of Glendale, we will be able to share the music we all love with more of Arizona. A $4,000 grant from the City of

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Writer Lara Piu Photographer Ben Arnold Photography

Experience

Diva Dash 8 a.m. - $25 Heels for Healing 10 a.m. - Free

Saturday, September 30 Flo’s on 7th 4116 N 7th Ave., Phoenix flocrit.org

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“Girls will be girls” is not how the saying goes, but that’s exactly what local women are invited to be at the Ninth Annual Heels for Healing and Diva Dash. Held September 30 at Flo’s on 7th, 4116 N. 7th Ave. in Phoenix, the fundraiser will benefit Florence Crittenton’s life-changing programs for local girls, young women, and their families.

“It is an absolute joy every year to see members of our local community and individuals from across the state come together for some friendly competition and unbeatable shopping to truly make a difference in the lives of young girls,” said Dr. Kellie M. Warren, Florence Crittenton’s chief executive officer. “We look forward to creating another great event to help us continue providing safety, hope and opportunity to the girls we serve.”

The event begins Saturday morning with the Diva Dash, when teams of four strap on high-heeled shoes and race the organization’s wild and wacky obstacle course. Racers may be challenged to ride a tricycle or work a hula hoop while speeding through the course.

Winners receive a gift certificate to Flo’s on 7th, and perhaps more importantly, bragging rights and the Diva Dash trophy.

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Afterward, Heels for Healing begins—a shopping event that features donated designer heels and handbags at thrift store prices.

Established in 1896, Florence Crittenton is a non-profit organization that provides safety, hope and opportunity to young girls challenged with victimization, chronic neglect, homelessness, poverty, teen pregnancy, drug abuse or mental instability. The organization currently does this though housing, healthcare, educational, counseling and social support programs. The agency also runs the

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O ctober 20 - 29 Carefree Desert Gardens 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fun For All Ages LIVE! 400 lb. Pumpkin Carving NEW! Harvest Market & Corn Maze Picasso Pumpkin Kids Art Activities NEW! Spooktacular Costume Contest Pumpkin Pie Eating Competition Culinary Delights & Craft Beer Garden Enjoy FREE Admission Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona, the state’s only public, girls-only charter school.

FEATURING

Ray Villafane World-Renowned Artist + Carver

As this event nears, the organization’s spokespeople suggest several ways to help its mission: Donate shoes and handbags: Leading up to Heels for Healing and the Diva Dash, Florence Crittenton will be accepting donations of new and like-new designer, formal, casual and vintage shoes and handbags. Drop-offs are being accepted at Flo’s on 7th and at Florence Crittenton, located at 715 W. Mariposa St. in Phoenix.

Create a team: Grab your best girls and register to compete in the Diva Dash. Registration costs $25 per person and includes early access to the event’s shopping and a special tote that takes 20 percent off all heels purchased at Flo’s on 7th for an entire year starting Monday, October 2.

Shop your heart out: Support the organization’s cause and get a good deal at the Heels for Healing shopping event. Doors open at 10 a.m. sharp.

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Welcome to Carefree—the town with a name that says it all! Take a stroll through exemplary art galleries, enjoy the serene atmosphere of Carefree Desert Gardens, taste the delectable edible creations served at fine dining establishments and feel your cares slip away!

THE ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN Master sculptor Ray Villafane and the Villafane Studios team return to Carefree for this enchanting event!

When: Oct. 20–29, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree Cost: Free 480-488-3686; carefreepumpkingarden.com

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24TH ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Surround yourself with fine art from incredibly talented artists, wine tasting, festival food and live music.

When: Nov. 3–5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree Cost: $3 for adults; free for children 17 and under; additional fee for wine tasting thunderbirdartists.com

INDULGE IN FASHION The only thing better than a fall fashion show is enjoying the fun in the ambiance of the English Rose Tea Room.

When: Oct. 8, 3–5 p.m.

Where: English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy Street #103, Carefree Cost: Free carefreetea.com

Contact Tatum Williams at 480-280-9490 or tatum@imagesaz.com to talk about joining our Images Arizona Carefree destination pages.

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Once a year for the last 17 years, somewhere around 1,000 North Valley residents gather for lunch. They select a glass or clay bowl, fork over $15, and line up cafeteria-style for a ration: one serving of pasta, one slice of bread and water.

“Sometimes people ask, ‘Is that all I get?’ and we say, ‘Yes, that’s the point,’” Empty Bowls chair Carole Perry says with a smile.

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Carole is one of approximately 75 volunteers who put together the Empty Bowls event to raise funds and awareness for the Foothills Food Bank in Carefree. The meal is sparse, but it’s intentionally so; it emulates the

caloric intake of what hungry people normally get when standing in line in a typical soup kitchen.

Harold’s Corral will provide pasta for Empty Bowls attendees, and while the food is artfully planned, cooked and served, it’s the vessels the food is served in that take center stage. Thoughtfully handmade, the bowls are crafted by glass artisans, clay sculptors, potters, and other craftspeople from the Sonoran Art League and professional community artists. On occasion, lay artisans and community college art students contribute bowls, too.

“There are also people who don’t think they’re talented who make bowls for us,” Carole adds. “They turn out to be very talented. It’s just delightful to see what happens.”

When the event began, Carole was the only glass artist in the mix. Now the likes of Sandy Pendleton, Pat Isaacson, Sandy Fredrickson, and another half dozen or so professional glass artisans bring their unique talents to the fundraiser.

“This is an important cause, and it’s our way of doing something meaningful for the community,” Carole explains.

Artists like Carole begin their work months ahead of the event. Some create modern designs while others give their bowls a folk or Southwestern feel. Just as no two artists are alike, neither are the bowls.

Known for her “tapestries” in glass, Carole spends about three days working on each bowl. She begins by laying out the design, placing glass shards on a flat seven-inch disc of glass and playing with pieces and spacing until it feels right before firing them in a kiln and melting the shards together.

“It’s really a mindset,” Carole explains.

On the second day, the outer rim of the disc is polished back to its round shape, which gets lost in the process of the first firing.

The discs are placed over ceramic or stainless steel molds and

Experience Empty Bowls

October 20 11a.m. - 1 p.m.

Harold's Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road $15 sonoranartsleague.org

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placed back into the kiln for round two. This time, a less-intense heat makes the glass slump into the mold and create the shape of a bowl.

Artists who work in clay throw their bowls on potter’s wheels and then fire them in a somewhat similar three-day, double kiln process.

Phoenix Empty Bowls, which happens one week before Cave Creek’s event, also donates their extra bowls. In fact, today there are many ways bowls are donated to the event, which is vital. In the event’s first year, the group ran out of bowls within 45 minutes.

“We fashioned the event after the Empty Bowls event run by Waste Not in Phoenix, and what we didn’t realize was that we didn’t have enough bowls,” she recalls. “We sold out immediately.

In retrospect in was funny, but at the time it was very traumatic.

We had no idea that so many people would want to be involved that way. It was a good problem to have.”

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Planning for the event involves thinking through a myriad of details, like how the bowls will be washed before they’re eaten from, and how to keep it all earth-friendly. Everything from top to bottom is donated. This will be the second year Harold’s Corral will donate the food, water and its entire west patio.

“We’ve never had to pay for anything, and boy we’ve had to do some begging along the way,” Carole says. “Harold’s deserves a ton of recognition for this.”

And in a new twist, this year art of all kinds has been donated from the Sonoran Art League and the Valley art community atlarge for a pre-event online auction that began September 20.

Katalin Elling, Julie Patterson, Judy Bruce, Ed Botkin, Marty Gibson and other well-known local artists will participate.

To date, Empty Bowls has raised more than $250,000 for Foothills Food Bank. The money is used to provide people with emergency needs like food, diapers and other essentials. The event

also supports the center’s many other programs like its SNAP lunch program that serves lunch to kids when school is out. Located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, each month the food bank reaches an estimated 500 families.

“I have never known anyone like Pam,” Carole adds, referring to Foothills Food Bank executive director Pam DiPietro.

“There is no one who does not deserve help, as far as she’s concerned. She not only feeds them, she helps them get clothes for job interviews and she’ll do anything under the sun to make sure they are in a position to be self-sustaining again.

“I’ve come up to the food bank to talk to Pam and she’s leaving to deliver food to someone who cannot make it to the food bank,” Carole recalls. “She’s like a special angel. That’s why it's so easy to do this. I feel the most important thing I’ve done in my life is to help her help people.”

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Even after 20 years, Carole still gets goose bumps over the magic of it all.

“It still feels that good, and everyone else tells me the same thing,” she explains.

“It’s not an easy job to set everything up in the hot sun, and yet everyone steps up again and again and again.”

Participants walk away with great memories and lasting bonds, she adds.

“A lot of strangers come together and leave as really, really friendly friends.

People meet all year long and remember how good it felt the first time they got together for Empty Bowls,” she says with a warm smile.

“I think the people who come and participate as our guests feel the same way because I see the same faces every year—and they’re smiling.” sonoranartsleague.org

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Like a big bear hug from your favorite grandma, mac and cheese is all about comfort. This month, Scottsdale will celebrate America’s most beloved comfort food at the first soon-to-beannual Mac and Cheese Fest held along Scottsdale Waterfront.

“Americans love mac and cheese,” Sharon Krieger, the festival’s public relations director explains. “The dish consistently comes up as a favorite across all ages and demographics.”

Held October 7, the one-day celebration will be the first of its kind. Event goers will be able to choose among more than 25 mac and cheese recipe samples provided by more than 20 restaurants, contestants and vendors throughout the Valley.

And there’s a chance for lay mac and cheese folks to participate too.

“The art of making a killer mac and cheese isn’t just for professionals,” Sharon explains. “This beloved dish holds such significance and treasured memories because of how it all began for most of us—at home.”

Driven by demand, the festival will challenge Valley adult and child home chefs to compete in its Home Chef S’Mac Down competition.

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“When we announced the festival, we had so many home chefs reach out to us to see if they could participate with a booth, which is why we added the Mac and Cheese Home Chef S'Mac Down. It is open for both big and little ‘cheeses’ to compete with their own homemade recipes,” Sharon explains.

The competition began in September when participants qualified through a YouTube-based contest. Local food bloggers served as judges, deciding who advanced to the festival competition. On the day of the festival, the top three Big Cheese and Little Cheese chefs will enter their mouth-watering mac and cheese dishes for the final competition. Look for them on the big stage inside the demo tent October 7.

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Mac and Cheese Fest

October 7 Noon to 7 p.m.

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In addition to bragging rights and celebrity status, the grand prize winner in each category will be awarded the prestigious Golden Noodle trophy, as well as a prize package valued at $500.  Gates open at noon and close at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $15 and tasting and drink tickets are sold separately. VIP tickets can be purchased for $75 and include a private VIP lounge and private restroom access, early admission, five drink tickets and 15 mac and cheese sampling tickets. macandcheesefestaz.com October 2017

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Taste

Taste of Cave Creek October 18–19 Stagecoach Village 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek 5–9 p.m.

Admission: $10 admission Samples: $3–$5 VIP: $50 tasteofcavecreek.com

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For the past 26 years, nearly 5,000 food lovers have descended upon the Taste of Cave Creek to taste and test the eclectic mix and alwaysscrumptious flavors of the town.

“Every year we look forward to this great event,” says Marshal Adam Stein who will lead this year’s Taste of Cave Creek. “Honestly, I think my favorite part is seeing all our friends and neighbors coming out and enjoying our awesome local restaurants.”

Held October 18 and 19, there will be two new ways to enjoy the event this year: the craft beer VIP experience and a wine tasting VIP experience.

The craft beer VIP experience will include a pairing of four craft beers and four courses of food samples, while the VIP wine experience will feature four wines, each paired with a sampling from Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine.

Each experience will include a talk by a sommelier or master brewer, as well as the chef’s thoughts on the pairings. Tickets for these special sessions must be pre-purchased on the event website.

Located in historic Cave Creek’s Stagecoach Village, the centerpiece of the event will be tastings from more than 30 restaurants. Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ, Bourbon Cellar, Brugo’s Pizza & Bistro, Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, Desirable Desserts, El Encanto, Harold’s Corral, Grilled Addiction & Wandering Donkey, Indigo Crow, It’s a Divine Bakery, Le Sans Soucie, Local Jonny’s, Grotto Café, Mountain View Pub, The Horny Toad, Roadhouse/Hideaway, The Treatery, Tailgaters, Burritoholics, and Z’s Asian Fusion are slated to participate so far.

“We love the fact that we have almost all Cave Creek restaurants participating along with some Carefree restaurants and a limited number of North Phoenix and North Scottsdale restaurants,” Marshal Stein adds.

“This event is for anyone who enjoys great food and drinks in a fun environment with great music.

In addition to the food and spirits, the two-day outdoor event will feature Crown Kings, Fosterson and other bands that will entertain guests with live music from two stages.

The Town of Cave Creek’s signature event will be held Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 19 at Stagecoach Village located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road from 5 to 9 p.m. Parking is at Cave Creek Road and Schoolhouse Road, where a free shuttle will then take you to the venue.

This is the best way to go, as the shuttles will drop off and pick up at the front entrance gate at Stagecoach Village. Free shuttles will start at 4:45 each night. Admission is $10 and samples will be $3 to $5. All tickets can be purchased at the event. VIP experience tickets must be pre-purchased and are limited to only 50 individuals per experience. tasteofcavecreek.com

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TASTE OF CAVE CREEK

More than 25 restaurants from Cave Creek and surrounding areas will tempt your palette!

When: October 18, 19 Where: Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.

Cost: $10 admission; tasting tickets $3–$5. tasteofcavecreek.com

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NORTHWEST HARVEST DINNER

Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine will host Chef Josh Delgado for a special dinner focused on wild food from the Pacific Northwest.

When: October 25, 6 p.m. RSVP only Where: Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek Cost: $80 per person; optional $25 wine pairing 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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WILD FISH FEST

Three notable chefs will showcase his or her own unique dish featuring organic seafood from the Pacific Northwest.

When: October 27, 5:30 p.m. (come and go as you please) Where: Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek Cost: $25 entrance fee 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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There’s nowhere else like Cave Creek! Nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Sonoran Desert, the Old West charm of Cave Creek is like a well-preserved page of Southwest American history.

From fine and casual dining to eclectic shops, and from extraordinary galleries to one-of-a-kind community events, you’ll love stepping back in time Cave Creek-style!

9TH ANNUAL STAGECOACH VILLAGE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Sip wine and discover the finest works of original art, jewelry and more.

When: October 27–29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek Cost: Free 623-734-6526; vermillionpromotions.com

Contact Tatum Williams at 480-280-9490 or tatum@imagesaz.com to talk about joining our Images Arizona Cave Creek destination pages.

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Writer Lara Piu Photographer Michael Wilson

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Fall is nature’s poem. And for us mere mortals, its stanzas evoke songs, art—and many a road trip.

After a long, hot summer, fall’s cooling temperatures mark the beginning of new school days, family time and holidays. Often, we’re ready in this Valley where any temperature under 100 degrees is a relief and autumn mornings require a pumpkin latte, while afternoons inspire a dip in the pool.

Professional photographer Michael Wilson has captured some of Arizona’s most magical fall moments. His love of Arizona nature and artistic eye shines through in these captivating works of landscape photography art and we’re honored to share them with you.

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A short drive from the Valley is all that’s needed for a true changing-of-the-leaves fall experience. Just an hour or two north of the Valley is Sedona, where temperatures drop to an average of 78 degrees by October. Bright and golden hues of red, green and orange canvas its valley, resulting in a sublime sight that gives the city’s famous majestic red rocks a run for its money.

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Drive North up the 89A under the canopy of trees to West Fork trail, which can be accessed off the windy highway. A glance up reveals nature’s carpet, which protects hikers from the sun as they tread carefully along this easy, yet adventurous hike that traverses the creek and follows the bottom of the canyon edge.

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Inner Basin and Lockett Meadow

Continue north to Flagstaff to buy an end-ofsummer season ticket up the Arizona Snowbowl chairlift. This ride lifts gazers up 11,500 feet to the tippy-top of the San Francisco Peaks’ western edge. This bird’s-eye view of foliage travels from Sedona to the Grand Canyon.

When back on terra firma, admire the colorful contrast along Kachina Trail on Humphrey’s Peak: the bark of the white Aspen trees against the golden hues of the leaves. This popular high forest trail crosses canyons, offers panoramic views and descends into a dramatic high lava cliff.

Then settle into Lockett Campground. Located at an elevation of 8,600 feet, this campsite boasts impressive views of the peaks and provides an autumn display of Flagstaff’s Inner Basin.

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Photography experience: “I got into photography about nine years ago, soon after early digital cameras started to become more available. I’ve always liked technology and thought digital cameras were so cool. Initially, I recall trying to figure out why some people’s photos looked so great when compared to the rather bland photos I was taking. I started learning and experimenting with different programs and techniques, and quickly got hooked. I definitely have a geeky side, which drew me to the technical aspects of photography, composition, and especially the world of digital post-processing. Seeing the final image and realizing that I can create something artistic that actually looks good has made it a real passion for me.”

Join Images Arizona as we celebrate the vibrant fall colors of Arizona. Share your favorite Arizona fall images on our Facebook and Instagram pages with the hashtags #iamAZproud and #imagesAZ. instagram.com/imagesaz facebook.com/imagesaz imagesarizona.com

Photography niche: “I'm a sucker for a beautiful landscape, and landscape photography is definitely my passion. My niche would be Arizona landscapes. Since I live here, places I initially thought to visit and photograph were in the state. I soon realized how much Arizona offers for a landscape photographer. Arizona has some of the most unique geology in the world, such as the Grand Canyon, which is completely within the state, and the other-worldly rock formations throughout the Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Arizona has rivers, waterfalls and pine forests with mountain elevations of 10,000-feet, to deserts with forests of saguaros. For a photographer, Southwest landscapes can be much less cluttered with vegetation, offering so many more unique compositions.”

Favorite Arizona fall drive? “I really like Rim Road (FS300), off State Route 87. On one side of the road are clusters of trees showing their variety of fall colors surrounded by pine forests. On the other side are amazing vistas from the top of the Mogollon Rim. It's unpaved, but such an amazing road to travel.”

Favorite Arizona fall destination? “Sedona is always my favorite location. The amazing red rock cliffs, streams, and valleys are beautiful any time of year, but fall colors really make it magical.

With the variety of trees, Sedona also provides for a variety of fall colors, from deep reds to oranges to yellows.” michael-wilson.com

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This gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath home plus a den home is located in the Anthem Country Club. With a little over 2000 square feet it offers a formal living, dining and family room. N/S exposure, skylights, garage cabinets, soft water complete with all appliances.

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From as far away as six trillion miles into space to as close as the bunny behind a house, the Sonoran Arts League artists participating in the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour are inspired by a variety of subjects. Science, nature, history, human behavior, animals, architecture and much more are captured creatively in paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, glass, wood, fabric, jewelry and mixed media by the 174 artists who will show and sell their fine art in 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

As Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour, this year’s Hidden in the Hills (HITH) event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the last two weekends of November: November 17–19; and November 24–26.

“Whether you’re a serious collector or you are just starting your art collection, Hidden in the Hills offers a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios. In addition, many guest artists also set up to demonstrate,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 21 years of the tour. “With the event taking place the weekends before and after Thanksgiving, the art tour also attracts holiday shoppers who want to find an original, unique gift and support local artists.”

Four of the artists participating in the free, self-guided art tour have very different backgrounds, yet they share a strong passion and intense awe for their subject matter.

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Kenneth Naiff

Capturing Brilliant Images in Deep Space As an astrophotographer, Ken Naiff travels and camps throughout the Southwest in search of clear, dark night skies to photograph deep space objects—galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters that are many light years away.

Naiff’s life-long passion for astronomy began in 1957 when, as a young boy, he used a small telescope to watch Sputnik orbiting.

A British native who was trained as an engineer, he moved to the United States in 1976 and became a citizen in 2001. He and his wife June retired and settled in Scottsdale in 2004.

“I’ve been an armchair astronomer all my life,” Naiff said, adding that he began his fieldwork in astrophotography after he retired. “I gave myself a 10-year apprenticeship before I started selling my work. Because of my knowledge of electrical, computer and mechanical engineering, I was able to teach myself how to use the specialized cameras, telescopes, and mounts as

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well as the mathematically sophisticated software to manage the equipment, collect the data and process the images.”

Naiff explained that deep space objects like the gas clouds, or nebulae, in the Milky Way are enormous—most of them are bigger than the moon.

“Because they are so far away, they look smaller and they’re very dim. Galaxies are even more distant and challenging,” he said.

Capturing the beauty and wonder of deep space objects requires patience. Since his camera is monochromatic, he takes multiple exposures, through multiple filters, both conventional and scientific, to capture the data he needs. Typically, exposure time is 15 to 20 minutes for each image, and he may take up to 100 images of one object. One of his most recent images required a total exposure time of 31 hours.

Part of the challenge is that he has a limited window of opportunity to collect data. He can only work at night during the dark new moon phase, about five nights each month. It may take two to three months to capture a sufficient amount of data for just one image.

Weather, satellites and planes also present challenges and may render a long exposure useless. Of course, the Earth is rotating and good “tracking” is essential.

“If I can produce two to three images a year that are good enough to sell, I’m very happy,” he said.

Another challenge is that he never knows how good his data is until he gets back to his studio to process it.

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Forging Science and Nature into Whimsical Sculptures

“After several weeks of processing, I start to see the details, shapes and colors, and when the data is good, I am very excited,” he said.

Naiff completes the processing to optimize the clarity, color, and hue to create richly-detailed, high-resolution works of art.

“The final image reflects my personal expression,” he said, adding that he hopes his images will prompt questions, especially from children, so that they may gain more appreciation of the beautiful, awe-inspiring deep space objects that are just beyond our eye’s grasp.

Naiff will exhibit and sell limited editions of his work at Bela Fidel’s Studio #17. His work will range in size from large limited editions of 50 to smaller limited editions of 250.

Like Naiff, sculptor Tracy Paul has a deep appreciation for science.

A California native, she completed her graduate work at Arizona State University, where she studied at the High Resolution Electron Microscopy facility in the Center for Solid State Science. A consortium of the university’s physics, chemistry and geology departments, the facility is considered to be one of the world’s premier laboratories for developing new microscopy instrumentation and techniques.

For more than two decades, she has been the chief scientist at Depths of the Earth Company, where she and her team design and manufacture instruments for high-pressure, high-temperature materials research.

But she is equally passionate about art, stating, “There is a science to art and an art to good science.”

She credits her parents with letting her explore her creativity in her youth.

“In sixth grade I tested as gifted and was encouraged to move ahead in school, but my parents didn’t want me to rush through childhood, so they channeled my energy into extracurricular science and art,” Paul said.

“My great uncle was a marine biologist and mathematician who used our local tide pools and beach cliffs to teach me the scientific process. I learned painting, stain glass, printmaking, ceramics and woodworking at the local artisans’ workroom.”

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While completing her graduate work, she took up furniture construction and woodworking through Rio Salado Community College.

“After graduation, I was teaching at Mesa Community College in 1997 and decided to take a course offered on campus called Welding for Metal Sculpture. Rod Hammel, one of the great teachers in my life, and a local Carefree artisan himself, taught the course. It is likely that Rod ignited the creative pursuits of many of Sonoran Arts League’s metal workers,” she said.

She instantly loved the welding fabrication and finishing process, and her background in chemistry delighted in the physical and chemical patina of metal surfaces.

Her current body of metal work is the representation of local flora and fauna, and she draws much of her inspiration from her spirituality.

“I am guided by my Lutheran faith, and I also have lived in close commune with nature and natural phenomena—the kinds of things that science is hard-pressed to explain,” she said.

“I believe that my work is guided by a force greater than myself and is a gift unique to me. Sure, I know how to develop particular colors and surfaces in the chemical processing of the metal, but I can’t explain how I can finish a piece, set it out in the rain, and return to discover that nature’s patina is 10,000 times more amazing than anything I could mix in chemicals. To me, that is God’s kiss on my work.”

Paul is a guest at Nicolette Bonnstetter’s Studio #7, where she will exhibit a variety of contemporary metal and mixed media sculptures, including ravens, plants, desert birds, small garden totem wish sticks and tall, thin story poles.

“Almost all of my work carries the sense of humor and abundance that I see in life around me,” she said. “The work embodies animals doing silly things. When nature is your subject matter, and metal is your medium, the possibility of expression is endless!”

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Joe Netherwood

Sharing Stories from the Old West through Realist Paintings Life has a funny way of steering us in a different direction. For acclaimed oil painter Joe Netherwood, life took a serious turn after he spent five years performing as a professional stand-up comedian throughout the mid-Atlantic and Midwest states.

Back then, he had no idea that years later, he would be invited to participate in prestigious, juried shows at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana; the Phippen Museum in Prescott; the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas; the Gilcrease Museum, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and many other notable Western art shows.

A trip to Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania was the catalyst that started him on his career as a fine artist and influenced him to portray the love of the West that lay dormant in him since childhood.

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on TV, but seeing N.C. Wyeth’s classic Western illustrations at the museum reignited that passion I had for the West,” Netherwood said.

The Richmond, Virginia-native had some prior training. After being stationed with the Air Force in Texas, he worked as a designer and an illustrator in Philadelphia, where he studied with several faculty members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.

Five years after his trip to Brandywine River Museum, he and his wife, Stephanie, moved to Arizona where his career took off. Mostly self-taught, he immersed himself in the Western lifestyle by visiting and working on ranches, cattle drives and roundups. In addition, he spent countless hours researching the Old West.

“I’m a hopeless realist,” he said. “Not only do I want my work to show the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of the West, I want every detail to be accurate. That means all of the clothes, accessories, riggings on horses, wagons and other details must be period-correct.”

With each oil painting, he strives to tell a story.

Whether it’s a large evocative painting depicting a battle, a medium-sized piece showing the serene landscape of the plains, or a miniature portrait showing the raw emotions of his subject, he pays close attention to form, color and light to capture the beauty and untamed wilderness of the American West.

“The characters of the West intrigue me the most, and I enjoy the challenge of portraying their diverse personalities,” he said. “I get the most satisfaction from painting their faces, and I save that for last. It’s kind of like having dessert after a meal—it’s my favorite part of painting, and I look forward to seeing the final, finished piece.”

While he takes his painting very seriously, he’s never lost his sense of humor.

“Sometimes I insert humor into my paintings and, if I can, I’ll come up with a clever, tongue-in-cheek title for a painting,” he said, adding that he even keeps a journal of title names that he and Stephanie come up with. “We have a lot of fun coming up with creative titles, and I think our collectors find them to be entertaining.”

Netherwood will be at Jane Boggs’ Studio # 27 during Hidden in the Hills, where he will exhibit a variety of paintings depicting mountain men, Native Americans, cowboys, cowgirls, ranchers and other Western scenes.

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Kathi Turner

Keeping the Old West Alive through Brand Pendants and Rustic Jewelry Like Netherwood, Kathi Turner is passionate about keeping the Old West alive, but rather than using a paintbrush, she cranks up her torch and welds sterling silver and 100 percent copper into striking Western, Southwestern and contemporary jewelry designs that feature natural stones, such as turquoise, malachite and lapis from local mines.

A host of Studio #13 in Scottsdale, Turner’s ranching adventure began 50 years ago when she married her husband, Tom. She

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and her family cherished their life as cattle ranchers on the wideopen plains of eastern Washington, southeastern Oregon and the remote high desert near the Nevada border line.

“My work represents my connection to the earth and its beauty reflecting the simple, rustic, remote lifestyle of living and loving Western ways in wide-open spaces,” Turner said. “The ranch memories inspire and motivate what I do.”

As a unique niche, she celebrates her affinity for fellow ranchers by creating custom ranch brand pendants.

“I create what is also known as a storyteller pendant.

I take three major things in a person’s life and handmake meaningful symbols for the pendant, usually adding a small stone of some sort, but not always,” Turner said.

Some of her commissioned storyteller pendants are inspirational, like the one she recently created for a woman to give to her 90-year-old rancher husband.

Other times, the stories are heartbreaking.

“A ranching friend of mine in Oregon lost her 10-yearold son in a car accident. She asked me if I could make her something she could wear every day. She told me a little about him, although I already knew, but it helped her to tell me,” she said. “He loved to rope, so I took sterling silver rope wire and shaped it into a lariat, which came around a small piece of turquoise. Inside the lariat, I put his initials, JBR, with copper wire.”

She finds her work with the ranch brand and storyteller pendants most challenging.

“I do many ranch brand pendants and storyteller pendants, which represent something that’s really near and dear to my clients’ hearts, and it’s important to me to get it right,” Turner said. “When a ranch brand has been in the family for generations, it’s special to that whole family and for generations to come. It represents their family’s sacrifice and dedication, and love of the livestock and land.”

Not only does she try to keep the Old West alive through her original, hand-made jewelry, she jumps at any chance to share stories about the ranching lifestyle.

“The Western way of life is a gift given to a very few, and yet not everyone can understand it,” she said.

“Cowboys are a special kind of people, and I'm still so happy I’m associated with them. I’m also inspired by Native American storytellers who pass on the stories of the ancestors of their tribe. So, my goal is to pass on the stories I've heard and share my experience, not only with other ranchers, but with urban dwellers and people of diverse backgrounds.”

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Spooktacular October 27 and 28 5-9:30 p.m.

Salt River Fields 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale Adults: $15 Ages 3-12: $10 Ages 2 and younger: Free saltriverfields.com

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Halloween is not just a day; it’s months upon months of costume planning, Pinterest boards, mega candy displays and well-decorated front porches. Thanks to Spooktacular at Salt River Fields, it’s also a weekend-long celebration.

Now in its seventh year, this spectacularly spooky festival will happen October 27 and 28, just days before the big Day of the Dead. The event promises everything the Halloween heart can imagine, from impressive hot air balloons, nightly firework shows, live music, a pumpkin patch and a free KidsZone to delight kids and adults alike.

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groups can enter for a chance to win costume contests each night. The Spooktacular Marketplace will sell arts, crafts and merchandise from local shops, as well as beverages and holidaythemed foods from dozens of on-site vendors.

The star of the show will be Spooktacular’s fire-fueled display of more than 20 larger-than-life hot air balloons that will illuminate the sky. At more than three continuous hours, the balloons will set the record for the world's longest continuous glow.

“People attend this event because it is the most unique trick-ortreating their family will get to do!” suggests Vanessa Clifton, vice president and COO of Aerial Solutions. “Having the opportunity to get up-close and personal with hot air balloons is fascinating for people of all ages. Plus, there are so many activities included in the admission price that make it a tremendous value for families.”

Kids will be invited to go trick or treating at each balloon operator’s station, where candy will be handed out under their glow. And for $25 (or $15 for kids), guests can get an aerial look at Salt River Fields’ spring training, which is surrounded by beautiful mountain panoramas, in a tethered balloon ride.

A safe, fun and memorable trick-or-treat family-friendly experience, Spooktacular has a lot to offer. Kids, adults and

“I have to say I have two favorite parts [of Spooktacular],” Vanessa adds. “The first is when that first balloon starts to inflate

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and you see people's excitement for the balloons. The second is the all-glows. This is when we do a countdown for the balloons and they all light up and glow at the same time. The roar of the balloons combined with the roar of the crowd is something that you have to be a part of to understand just how thrilling it is!”

Ready for more? Dare to stroll the Spook Trail. This fan favorite, manned by Saguaro High School students, will transform Salt River Fields into an excitingly frightening path developed and lead by the students. It supports the school’s choir program events and activities throughout the school year.

A break from the spooky, soaring fun will await guests at the KidsZone, where kids can run around and play more than 40 games and attractions including inflatable bounce houses, slides and an obstacle course, which is free with admission.

Make this one for the books at the Pumpkin Patch photo booth, where event goers can take pictures with the pumpkins and share them with Instagram and Facebook. Both nights culminate with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Spooktacular will be held at Salt River Fields, the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, located at 7555 North Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Tickets to 7th Annual Balloon Spooktacular are $15 for adults; $10 for children 3-12; and free for kids 2 and younger.

Purchase them in advance on Salt River Fields’ website. saltriverfields.com October 2017

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All that glimmers is art for Tramonto mixed media pro, Jacqui Ridley.

She uses stained glass, jewels, pearls, vintage gems, metals, golds, pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, beads, confetti glass, rhinestones and (take a breath) anything that sparkles to create her art. The end result is an invitation to her glimmer-glow world.

“I love different textures, patterns and colors, and incorporating all of that,” she explains.

“It’s therapeutic for me to fit the pieces together and see how they flow. There is no right or wrong way. There’s a lot of freedom in that. The pieces tell you where to go.”

Jacqui choreographs the materials and their bright fuchsia, black, copper, gold, blue, red, green and other gemstone-inspired colors to unify in a harmonious symphony that culminates the form of wall art and glass squares and circles.

“It usually starts with strands of pearls that throw on the surface I’m working on,” she says regarding her process. “And then I create spontaneous patterns on the spot inside the sections made by the strands.”

Jacqui spends most of her time creating commissioned, larger-than-life public works of art and architectural installations. Currently they’re on display in hospitals, schools, religious buildings and other public areas in her home state of Michigan.

“Unless it’s a commissioned piece, there’s no planning,” she adds. “I have the colors and an abstract idea in mind. I gather the beads, fabric and metals and then I start free flowing.”

Inspired by embroidery and contemporary quilters, Jacqui likes to interpret fabric through mosaics. She recalls the time she gained permission to interpret Paula Nadelstern’s famous “Shards” quilt.

“Shards is a mosaic term which caught my eye,” she explains. “It was one of the first intricate quilts, and it almost looks like glass. The jewel-like design of [Paula’s] quilts and the intricacy of her threads were perfect. That kind of work inspires me a lot.”

Jacqui reports that Paula loved it, “and it was a really fun project interpreting quilt in glass,” she adds.

Her art, which comes in a wide arrange of sizes, has a corresponding price range. A 12-inch piece might sell for $350, while public installations are commissioned for around $50,000, depending on the size and intricacy.

“The work is so tedious, and it’s very time consuming,” she says. “It takes an average of one hour per two-inch spot. Some pieces take months.”

Currently, Jacqui is working on a 12-foot by 8-foot commissioned floral piece for the lobby of the mother/baby wing at St. Joe Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. The wall will take her at least six months to create.

And she’s happy to create it in her new home. She and her husband moved to North Phoenix nearly a year ago to escape Michigan’s cold winters and to be closer to family.

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“We were just done with winter and we didn't want to do it anymore,” she confesses.

The move came on the heels of her invention of GlamGrout, an artistic grout alternative Jacqui created out of necessity.

“I had a critical case of hives which lasted a year,” she recalls. “I went to every doctor and finally we discovered that I was allergic to grout.”

It was easy for Jacqui to give up the binding material. “I never liked grouting anyway, and with me working with very tiny beads, it would take hours and hours to clean grout. It was horrible.”

For several years, Jacqui experimented with ingredients that would work in tiny and large areas until she came up with a formulation that worked.

“I’ve received great responses from mosaic artists,” she says of her Etsy store launch. “There are no fumes; it’s easy to use; it’s non-toxic; it leaves no mess; and it adds color, texture and sparkle to your mosaic and fabric work.”

And in an effort to make friends, Jacqui opened up her home studio for art classes. When she posted her class online, an overwhelming 70 people expressed interest. Today her students are an even more meaningful extension of her work.

“We’ve become great friends,” she says happily. “They were looking for something creative and a chance to meet people.”

The pieces tell you where to go.

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Everyone who takes her class becomes part of her art community and is inducted into what they lovingly call the “glam squad.”

“I love the teaching part. It's really fun,” Jacqui adds.

More information on Jacqui’s next class is listed on her website. glimmerglassmosaics.com

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The only thing better than waking up to stunning mountain views amidst a private preserve is being able to call it home! The Arizona resort lifestyle can be yours in this executive home located in the highly desirable, hard-to-find Anthem private preserve location.

This home offers an extended and over-height four-car garage, heated pool and spa, a gas fire pit, Viking BBQ outdoor kitchen and an oversized paved back patio to enjoy stunning, pristine desert views. Step inside to your own personal sanctuary where gorgeous stone floors, a warm family room, dining and den custom cabinetry, crown molding, designer wall finishes and dramatic 12-foot ceilings await. Cooking is a dream with a chef’s kitchen, complete with masterpiece black-glazed cherry cabinets, a furniture-style island, stainless GE Monogram appliances with double ovens, a warming drawer, a professional gas six-burner cooktop, built in refrigerator and beverage center. You will be pleasantly surprised by the spacious and private master retreat with superb custom master closet and a separate built-in technology center.

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This month, Sedona Arts Festival will hold its 27th annual affair in the midst of the city’s breathtaking red rocks. Held Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 at Sedona Red Rock High School, the festival will boast 125 juried artists set to continuous live music, featuring headliner William Eaton Trio.

And this year, festival organizers will introduce an inaugural juried fine art gallery to the event where more than 80 pieces of original 2- and 3-dimensional art will go on display.

“The Fine Art Gallery is an exciting new way to supplement our giving programs,” Sedona Arts Festival executive director Lori Reinhart says. “We’re thrilled to showcase artists who call Sedona home as well as artists from across the region. It really provides a terrific blend alongside our remarkably diverse and talented roster of artists in the festival.”

In order to participate in the gallery, local and regional artists applied through a juried process to have their paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramic, fiber and jewelry to be offered for sale in the Fine Art Gallery tent. A portion of the proceeds from the gallery will benefit Sedona Arts Festival’s scholarships and grants program, which financially supports art education in the greater Sedona area. Since the festival’s inception in 1989, nearly

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$300,000 has been distributed to arts education groups as well as to graduating seniors pursuing higher education in the arts.

The showcase of the festival will be the more than 100 artists competing from across the U.S. to be named Best of Show.

Previous Best of Show winners and their art will be featured, like the glasswork of Scott Thompson from Apache Junction (stratoglass.com) and the work of scientist-meets-artist, Lee Hendrickson of Goodyear (photographyofcrystals.com).

Lee began combining his science and art backgrounds more than 10 years ago. His photographs of nature’s patterns are taken through a microscope and provide a unique perspective on the wonders of natural design hidden to the naked eye.

He enjoys interacting with art enthusiasts at the show.

“What an amazingly beautiful setting for a show,” Lee exclaims. “Over the years we have built a loyal and enthusiastic following of both Sedona residents, who are very supportive of the arts, and the visitors who make the

Experience Sedona Arts Festival

October 7: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 8: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sedona Red Rock High School 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona $10 online, $12 at the gate 12 and under free sedonaartsfestival.org

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show a part of their vacation itinerary. The quality of art and artists is always special and the show really is about art and an opportunity to share our artist story.”

of my art, but having the acknowledgment of one’s peers through a show award makes the often tedious artist journey a little easier.”

Lee recently began collaboration with Rinekwall, Inc. to launch their microcrystalline collection featuring his photographs, and this year his work is on display at the Phoenician Resort. In 2016 Lee was named a Sedona Arts Festival Best of Show winner.

Festival colleague, 2016 Best in Show winner and glass artist, Scott Thompson, who is based out of Phoenix, agrees.

“It’s always an honor to win an award at an art show, as there are so many deserving artists,” Lee says. “Fellow artists as well as the show attendees are highly appreciative

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“I love participating in art shows because it allows me to connect with my customers and hear their reaction to my art, but to have fellow artists deem you worthy of Best in Show is a real honor,” Scott explains. “The mayor of Sedona was on hand to present a beautiful handmade

ribbon and then an award ceremony is held later on the stage. They really know how to make you feel extra special!”

Hand-blown glass marbles of all sizes are Scott’s signature glass art. He also creates commissioned memorial pieces that incorporate the ashes of a loved one or pet. And while the show is popular with art lovers, he adds that it’s exceptional from the artist’s perspective as well.

Previous Best of Show winners on display will include the ceramics of Jeff and Donna Tousley from Rio Rico, Arizona; Virginia Kerr from Phoenix who works in fiber; the drawings of Michael McKee of Fountain Hills; Denver’s Tim Mooney and his paintings; the metal art of Melissa Hollis of Hayden, Idaho; as well as Duane Maktima of Glorieta, New Mexico, who was the 2016 Overall Best of Show honoree for his handcrafted precious metal jewelry.

In addition to the art, the festival will have food vendors, raffle prizes, a gallery of locally produced kitchen and bath items, and an interactive KidZone, which gives children 12 and under the chance to create their own masterpieces with help from local artists. The make-and-take art projects will be available at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona.

Tickets admit event-goers for both days and can be purchased for $10 on the festival website.

Admission at the gate is $12. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. Coupons for a $2 discount, which can be obtained at local hotels, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and various local businesses, may be used at the gate. sedonaartsfestival.org

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A vibrant and healthy life at any age is the goal of the Community Senior Health and Wellness Expo. Held October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Desert Foothills YMCA in Scottsdale, the free event will feature a wide assortment of North Valley organizations that serve older residents.

“Each year we join forces with partner organizations serving the senior community to put on an event encouraging our neighbors to live a healthier lifestyle by answering their questions and offering a variety of health-related resources and services,” Debbra Determan, Foothills Caring Corps executive director says.

The star of the show will be former news anchor Lin Sue Cooney who is now the director of community engagement at Hospice of the Valley. As keynote speaker, she will share heartfelt advice and resources in her presentation, including how seniors can rise above age-related concerns and shape a healthy life. She has a passion for seniors and loves to share the range of services beyond end-of-life-care offered by Hospice of the Valley.

“Lin Sue Cooney’s passion for the community and experience in wellness resources made her a perfect keynote speaker,” David Court, Desert Foothills Library executive director suggests.

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Expo attendees will be able to connect with more than 40 health and wellness experts and exhibitors and learn out about senior resources and services in the Foothills community. Honor Health, Maricopa County Senior Adult Independent Living, Jackson White, Moving You Simply, Paradise Valley Community College and others will be in attendance.

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Community Senior Health & Wellness Expo October 18 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Desert Foothills YMCA 34250 N. 60 St., Scottsdale Free 480-488-1105 foothillscaringcorps.com

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Interactive events, demonstrations and presentations by a variety of experts focused on prevention and early intervention will also be offered. Topics include tai chi, yoga, legal information, nutrition, fitness, maintaining memory and brain health, along with home safety, fall prevention, medication interaction and more.

The event is organized by Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, Carefree Physical Therapy, Desert Foothills Library, Education and Community Services, From the Heart Senior Transitioning, Foothills Caring Corps, Honor Health, Hospice of the West, Lone Mountain Memory Care, Maricopa County, Silverado Memory Care, the Town of Cave Creek, the Town of Carefree, and more.

These dynamic community organizations have pulled together their resources to provide older residents of the community with a convenient way to obtain the information they need to improve wellness and maintain their independence. Its organizers believe that a long healthy life begins with taking steps to keep track of and detect changes in your health to help prevent more serious problems. foothillscaringcorps.com

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Spicy Grilled Avocado Chicken Burgers Fire Up the Grill!

“Healthy” and “barbecue” aren’t always synonymous.

This great burger recipe combines ground chicken with the zingy spice of jalapeños and tastes of fresh basil and seasonal avocados to pack a piquant punch. Get ready for a delicious burger that’s just as good for your waistline as it is for your mouth!

Prep time: 8 minutes Makes: 10 burgers Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken 2 small avocados, mashed 1 c. fresh basil, chopped 1 medium jalapeño, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. sea salt olive oil Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, including avocados.

Mash together with your hands until thoroughly mixed.

Divide and shape into 10 medium-sized burgers. Use a pastry brush to gently brush a tad bit of olive oil over each burger.

Grill until cooked completely through, or cook on a frying pan over medium heat on the stove.

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Fall is full of delicious flavors, but finding healthy ways to prepare traditional favorites can be a challenge. These soft and chewy oatmeal pumpkin bars are glutenfree, sugar-free, and are one of the tastiest treats you’ll find all autumn!

Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, they’re sure to become a new favorite.

Fire-grilled chili lime shrimp are cradled in a bed of tangy red cabbage slaw and wrapped in a warm tortilla for a light, yet super satisfying dinner.

Make extra, because these mouthwatering shrimp tacos go quickly.

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Healthy Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Makes: 9 bars

Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Line an 8" by 8" baking dish with parchment paper.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 c. rice flour 1/2 c. tapioca flour 1/2 tsp. guar gum 3/4 c. zen sweet or regular sugar 1/4 c. palm oil shortening 1 c. canned pumpkin puree 1 whole egg 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 c. raisins, cranberries or chocolate chips

In a bowl combine all the ingredients except the raisins (or substitute). Mix until completely smooth.

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Stir raisins into the batter.

Pour batter into baking dish.

Bake at 400F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

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