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One of the most difficult things in the world is trying to describe the hole left behind in your soul when someone you love passes on. As someone whose life moves through pictures and words, I’d hoped it would be simpler to remember and honor
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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my Grandma Katuin, who passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning. Yet the words do not come. Instead of beautiful sentences and colorful phrases to describe how she touched my life, my mind is a jumble of memories. I see the smile on her lips when she held my babies for the first time. I see the twinkle in her eyes when, as a child, she patiently showed me how to make Norwegian potato Lefse. I hear the sound of her voice that seemed to become more gentle as the lines around her eyes grew deeper. I am fortunate that she spent my entire life slowly passing her torch to me. Through the stories we created together, she shared her wisdom, joys, love and pain. We made memories that will forever be in my heart. As her life came to an end, she taught me perhaps the most important lesson of all. We all have stories. Every one of us writes our own chapters in life, and we illustrate them with the memories we make. We get to choose our own plot, deciding for ourselves who will be the heroes and how our narrative will read. We can focus on the struggles, or we can use our pen to detail the beauty and love all around us. Either way, they become who we are and how we are remembered. I felt my grandmother’s spirit today as I pondered my life. For nearly two decades now,
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In addition to the more than 500 dances, dramas and musicals performed on the stages of the Herberger Theater, arts education is another gift the Herberger gives to the community. Each year, nearly 12,000 Valley youth between the ages of 3 and 19, including those in underprivileged and underserved areas, benefit from these programs. This month, the theater will raise money for its outreach programs through the eighth annual Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts. The free event, which will take place November 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Herberger Theater Center, is a celebration of the Valley’s vibrant fine arts scene. There will be performances, dance, visual art, live music, children’s activities, pet adoptions, shopping, food, craft beer and wine tasting, and more. The festival is an ideal opportunity to see talent from arts organizations throughout the Valley. Free performances by Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Indo American Cultural Connect, Yumi La Rosa Flamenco Dance Company, Aero Terra Arts and other Valley groups will be presented on four different stages. Kiddos will have plenty to enjoy, including a children’s area with free activities offered by the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Phoenix Center for the Arts, and Miss Bookworm’s Corner by Usborne Books and More.
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Art aficionados who love animals will love the pet adoption center, where four-legged friends from Arizona Beagle Rescue, the Arizona Humane Society and Rescue a Golden of Arizona will hopefully find loving homes. Proceeds from Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts will benefit programs that provide Arizona children with opportunities to excel, learn and heal through the arts. Those programs include Multicultural Theater Camp, Arizona Young Artists’ Competition, a children’s art exhibit and Wolf Trap which, in collaboration with Center Dance Ensemble, brings professional artists into preschool and Head Start classrooms for a seven-week residency. Drama, music and movement are used to encourage participation and self-esteem in the early stages of learning. Established in 1989, the Herberger Theater hosts a diverse range of dramatic, dance and musical performances and is home to local theater and dance companies like Center Dance Ensemble, Arizona Theater Company and iTheatre Collaborative. Over the last 27 years, 4.2 million people have attended the theater’s more than 11,000 performances. The center is also home to two art galleries that feature the work of artists through the state, as well as a plaza that hosts and arts events like this month’s festival. herbergertheater.org
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Experience
NOV. 3–5
GRAND PRIX OF SCOTTSDALE THIRD ANNUAL GALA AND KICKOFF
NOV. 3–5
Scottsdale Waterfront will
Jacinthe Dugal-Lacroix is the
CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
transform into a picturesque
featured artist for this much-
21st century version of the
anticipated event. Live music,
Roaring 1920s for a weekend
great food and inspiring art.
of racing, libations and fun.
Admission: Adults $3; free for
Proceeds benefit Southwest
children 17 and under; additional
Human Development. For
fee for wine tasting. Ho Hum
pricing, schedule and
and Easy Streets in downtown
additional information, visit grandprixscottsdale.com
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NOV. 3–5 CAVE CREEK WILD WEST DAYS Come on up to Cave Creek for two days of fun! Mutton bustin’, pig races, re-enactments, bed races and a whole host of activities. Stop by the Cave Creek Museum and be sure to catch the Wild West Days Parade. Complete schedule of events online. Free admission and parking. Historic Town of Cave Creek. wildwestdayscavecreek.com
NOV. 4 DISCOVER: THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN EXPLORERS ProMusica’s exciting 15th season kicks off with music set to the inspirational words of Buzz Aldrin, Carl Sagan and Christa McAuliffe. Adults $20; seniors (65+) and military $18; students (16-26) $12; children 15 and younger free with paid adult ticket. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 7:30 p.m. 623-326-5172; pmaz.org
NOV. 4 DAISY MOUNTAIN VETERANS PARADE The 13th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade in Anthem is coming to town! The route begins at Gavilan Peak Pkwy and ends at the Anthem Community Center. This year’s parade will honor women veterans. Free. 10 a.m. Complete route available online. daisymtnvets.org N ovember 2017
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Sedona Open NOV. 10–12
14TH ANNUAL SEDONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR Verde Valley artists will shine as they open their private studios to the public for self-guided tours. Presented by Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition. Free. Downloadable map available on website and at Sedona Arts
Center or Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sedonaartistscoalition.org
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NOV. 12 AZ MUSICFEST PRESENTS MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Five-time Grammy Awardwinning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter performs as part of AZ Musicfest’s acclaimed Fall Fest. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. Advance tickets only. 480-4228449; azmuscifest.org
NOV. 15–JAN. 14 ILLUMINATION: SYMPHONY OF LIGHT Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is coming to North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday classics. A portion of profits will go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Advanced tickets $29.50+ per car; optional walking exhibit an additional $10 per car. 27701 Black Canyon Highway, near I-17 and Jomax. 6 p.m. illuminationaz.com
NOV. 16 DEMONSTRATE! AT SCOTTSDALE ART WALK Galleries will be full of energy as multiple world-class painters, sculptors and other artisans give live demonstrations. Free. Scottsdale Art District, Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd. and north on Marshall Way. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com N ovember 2017
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NOV. 16 13TH ANNUAL PHOENIX COOKS PRESENTS DEMONSTRATE! Benefiting Special Olympics Arizona, this event brings tasty food, celebrity chefs and local personalities together for a culinary paradise. $60–$100.
Art
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. phxcooks.com
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intentions and will be featured
studios of some of Arizona’s
at this unique trunk show. No
most talented artists. Free. See
admission. Etania Jewelry &
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Boutique, 6140 E. Cave Creek
a.m. to 5 p.m. 480-575-6624;
Rd., Cave Creek. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 602-429-0505.
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Culture
NOV. 18 3RD ANNUAL SWEET TO THE SOUL BOUTIQUE SHOW Sweet to the Soul Boutique, started by two Valley moms,
NOV. 27, 28
will feature almost 250 local handmade shops, bakeries,
IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA AT MIM
direct sales businesses and food trucks. Free swag bag
The hugely popular Irish
for the first 100 visitors. Free
Christmas in America show,
admission. Peoria Sports
now in its 13th season,
Complex, 16101 N. 83rd
features top Irish music, songs
Ave., Peoria. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sweettothesoulboutique.com
and dances in an engaging
NOV. 18, 19
humor and boundless energy.
performance rich in history, $35.50–$40.50. 4725 E. Mayo
24TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE ARTFEST
Blvd., Phoenix. 7 p.m. Tickets available online. 480-478-6000;
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
mim.org
bustles with more than 180 fine artists selling their masterpieces, local musicians and food vendors representing a variety of cultural tastes. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 75th St. and Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 888artfest.com
NOV. 18–26 MERMAID MAGIC RETURNS TO ODYSEA AQUARIUM Mythical mermaids are coming to OdySea Aquarium!
DEC. 2
admission. OdySea Aquarium,
ANSEL ADAMS: AMERICA MUSICAL TRIBUTE
9500 E. Via de Ventura,
Scottsdale Center for the
Scottsdale. 480-291-8000;
Performing Arts presents
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“Ansel Adams: America” as
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NOV. 30–DEC. 3 THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE Musical Theatre of Anthem presents this heartwarming story of Edward, a china rabbit given to 10-year-old Abilene in the 1930s. From shipboard to the ocean floor to a fisherman’s boat, Edward’s journey leads to inspiring lessons. $16–$19. 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. See website for times. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org
part of its ARTrageous Gala 2017, featuring more than 100 breathtaking images by the celebrated photographer, paired with a commissioned symphonic work by late jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his son, Chris. Proceeds benefit Scottsdale Arts education and outreach programs. Complete dinner and concert packages available. See website for details. Times vary according to package. Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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DEC. 3
NUTCRACKER TEA WITH SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES Ballerinas, sugar plums and princesses are invited to tea at the English Rose Tea Room for a Christmas celebration not to be forgotten! Ballerinas from the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the story, dance and be available for photos. $35 per person. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
DEC. 16 PROMUSICA: COMFORT AND JOY Brighten your holiday season with ProMusica Arizona. This year's holiday concert, Comfort and Joy, will feature beautiful sacred and secular classics, soldiers marching, snowflakes waltzing and a sugar plum fairy dancing in our minds to selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Adults $20; seniors (65+)/ military $18; students (16-26) $12. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 39808 N. Gavilan
EDWARD S. CURTIS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION Photography of Edward S. Curtis will be on exhibit at Cave Creek Museum through May 31. Curtis, (18681952), focused his work on the American West and on Native American peoples. Check website for hours and admission. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
CELEBRATING THE NEXT CHAPTER AT DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek has completed its first phase of expansion, adding 52 more parking spaces and street lighting. Building renovations and new additions are next in the five-year expansion plan, slated to better serve the 73 percent increase in patrons over the last five years. It has truly been a community effort since the library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is funded by donations from the community. desertfoothillslibrary.org
Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 7:30 p.m. 623-326-5172; pmaz.org
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Writer Lara Piu
When ideal temperatures officially set in and the phrase, “This is why we live here,” is widely used, it’s time to head to the great outdoors. And after a morning walk, hike, run or bike ride, what better way to relax than perusing fresh, local wares at your local farmers’ market? There’s a hearty list of markets to select from, and each offers a unique pick of produce, flowers, honey, meats, cheese, sauces, artisan work, beauty items, food trucks and other hometown-grown or made goodies. Here are some of the farmers’ markets happening right now, and the unique experiences they offer. Be sure to check websites for special events and changes to hours.
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Uptown Farmers’ Market Wednesdays and Saturdays 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Multi-level 75-minute community yoga classes Saturdays at 10 a.m. by Dirty Yoga. uptownmarketaz.com
Open Air Market at Phoenix Public Market Saturdays 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Traditional Mexican dance, music, and dress Nov. 11 from 9–11 a.m. by Folklor Mexicano. phxpublicmarket.com
The Camelback Market at Vincent’s on Camelback Saturdays 3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh-made omelets, crêpes, grilled panini sandwiches, chicken and potatoes, thin-crust pizzas from renowned restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven, and fresh seafood and meat paella from its oversized paella pans. vincentsoncamelback.com
Old Town Farmers’ Market Saturdays 3806 N. Brown Rd., Scottsdale 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Gourmet cooking classes from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekly. arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
Farmers’ Market at Mercado Sundays 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Corner of Hayden Rd. and Via De Ventura This market is new; it launched in October. arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
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Farmers’ Market on High Street at CityNorth Third Sundays
Farm ‘n’ Art Market at Desert Canyon Shopping Center Fridays
5415 E. High St., Phoenix 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
10401 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
Check the website for the market's lineup of demonstrations and live entertainment.
The market’s experiences and demonstrations to be announced. Check the website for details.
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YOUR NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATER
Farmers’ Market North Scottsdale at the General Store Second and fourth Saturdays
NOV 9 - 12
PERFORMANCES
NOV 3 & 4
Mindful Flow Yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Yin & Zen Yoga from 11 a.m. to noon at Harumi Yoga.
PERFORMANCES
8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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DEC 1 - 10
PERFORMANCES
Chef Jeff Benson, personal chef to celebrities, demonstrates how to cook healthy meals using market items.
9 AM SAT NOV 18
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TEEN CASTING CALL
Farmers' Market North Scottsdale at Troon North First and third Saturdays
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Farm ‘n’ Art Market at Terravita Shopping Center Wednesdays 34402 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 3 p.m.–7 p.m. The market’s experiences and demonstrations are in the works. Check the website for details. magicbirdfestivals.com
Carefree Farmers' Market Fridays 1 Sundial Cr., Carefree 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Chef demonstrations representing Valley restaurants. arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
Anthem Community Farmers’ Market at Anthem Community Park Saturdays 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Gardeners will love the locally provided seeds, compost and worm castings. arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
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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!
PIANO VIRTUOSO JANICE CLARISSA
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA
SONGS OF THE SEASON
Welcoming all ballerinas, sugar plums
Tickets are on sale online now for the
The fifth annual Living Music
and princesses to tea at the English Rose
12th Annual Songs of the Season, a festive
Performance Series launches with the
Tea Room for an afternoon of Nutcracker
holiday concert by local favorite, the
talented Janice Clarissa tickling the
music and festivities! Ballerinas from
Upscale Singers.
ivories.
the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the
When: Dec. 10, 17, 5 p.m.
When: Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
story, dance and be available for photos.
Where: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church,
Where: Christ the Lord Lutheran Church,
When: Dec. 3, 3–5 p.m.
3460 N. Tom Darlington, Carefree.
9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree.
Where: English Rose Tea Room,
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Cost: $30.
201 Easy St., Carefree.
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480-488-2081; ctlcarefree.org
Cost: $35 per person. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
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The first time Jeromey Naugle stepped into a pool store, he was smitten — it was love at first sight. As a salesman for a corporate builder in Phoenix, Jeromey felt his pool passion and talents weren’t being fully tapped. “I would design large custom projects and constantly get scolded for designing projects that their construction department wasn't capable of building,” Jeromey recalls. “Instead of training their construction department, they preferred to put a limit on my abilities, which in turn was limiting my learning and growth.” When the economy fell, Jeromey knew it was time to pursue his dream. “Pool salesmen are paid 100 percent commission salaries,” he says. “When the economy fell out, there was nothing left to sell, so I decided to work for myself so that I could start building custom pools that the big-box pool companies were unable to execute themselves.” In 2008, he opened Premier Paradise, his own pool design and construction firm. From there, Jeromey’s dream grew several times again. In 2012, he established PPI Consulting, a plan development company and design firm. “PPI Consulting was started to design outdoor living spaces for homeowners and other builders,” he explains. “We also offer plan development services for permitting, construction and hydraulics.” The next year, he added WaterShape Scuppers, a high-end metal fabrication company. “This company came to fruition after being let down time and time again with the pool scupper industry,” Jeromey says. Lengthy timeframes and below-average fabrication wasn’t acceptable, so he infused his company’s hydraulic knowledge into its scuppers to ensure they flow with minimal water requirements and without any disruption in the water falling. N ovember 2017
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“Just beautiful sheets of glass falling from all different heights,” he says. “We sell to mostly high-end custom pool builders throughout the country.” In 2015, Jeromey partnered with Kurt Kraisinger of Lorax Design Group from Kansas City to offer international and local outdoor living design and consulting services. And last year, he added Tributary Revelation, an organization of builders, architects, designers and related professionals. Now there are a combined 20 employees under his companies and 30 members in their organization. While Jeromey is busier than ever, he’s having a great time. “Honestly, I love everything about this business,” he says. “Even the bad days are good days because there is always a solution to every issue. Every day offers a new problem for me to solve. Whether it is how to design and build a detail to avoid warranty issues or master plan a large estate property, I am constantly solving problems with integrity-filled solutions.” What keeps his passion fueled? “Constant progression, not just education but actually learning, balance in all aspects of life and being a pioneer,” he explains. “Surrounding myself with people who are better than me at what I want to be best at. Chopping wood daily and stacking piles out back!” The kudos help, too. “People are obsessing over our designs and our attention to detail,” Jeromey explains. “What we hear the most is, ‘We talked with multiple other builders
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— good ones, too — and they didn’t listen to anything we asked for. They just told us what we needed to have and provided us with a lackluster design.’” His advice for hiring a backyard and pool designer? Hire an actual designer, he says. “Pool builders, pool salespeople and pool service companies are not designers,” Jeromey says. “There are way too many salespeople who classify themselves as designers, and it couldn’t be further from the truth.” A pool designer provides a functioning intentional design that can be taken to multiple legitimate builders for bids, he explains.
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“Currently, a client will visit four or five different builders and request a quote and design from each one,” he adds, explaining that then, homeowners with zero experience in pool construction have to decipher through completely different designs and estimates. “This is an irresponsible trade practice.” “Find your design, then find your builder,” he says. “This is the same concept used for home building and commercial construction — why not in pool building?” premierparadise.net watershapescuppers.com tributarypools.com tributaryrevelation.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!
CAVE CREEK WILD WEST DAYS
Come see the Wild West as it really was—but better! Two days of mutton bustin’, pig races, re-enactments, bed races and more! Be sure to catch the Wild West Days parade! Full schedule available online. When: Nov. 3–5. Where: Historic downtown Cave Creek. wildwestdayscavecreek.com
STAMP MILL RUN AT CAVE CREEK MUSEUM
In the mining days of Cave Creek, the Golden Reef stamp mill crushed tons of rock so valuable ore could be extracted. Step back in time as Cave Creek Museum gives a demonstration of this restored mill in action. When: Nov. 11, 1:30–2 p.m. Where: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Cost:$2–$5; children under 12 free. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW
Artist Jennifer Hanscom infuses her handforged sterling silver jewelry with something we can all use—positive energy and intentions. Come browse her trunk show! When: Nov. 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Where: Etania Jewelry & Boutique, 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Cost: Free. 602-429-0505
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MINER’S DINNER
Take your hat off and sit a spell at the Cave Creek Museum Miner’s Dinner! Chow down chuckwagon style to the tunes of a balladeer and see live demonstrations of blacksmithing, the Golden Reef stamp mill, pan for gold, and bid on great prizes! When: Nov. 14, 4–8:30 p.m. Where: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Cost: $55 per person. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
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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Surrounded by contemporary sculpture fashioned from steel, concrete and wood, Carlos Page’s openair studio stands firmly against a desert backdrop. Framed by six metal posts that hold a sizable roof structure, the partially shaded studio gives Page the space he needs to get into his creative zone.
place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19; and Nov. 24, 25, and 26. A signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, the free, self-guided tour features 174 artists in 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
His work table is strewn with the tools that Page uses to grind, cut, chisel and pound geometric shapes and designs into and out of large pieces of reclaimed wood, raw steel, remnants of rusty metal tanks, pipes, beams and other odds and ends that he finds in metal yards. Off to one side are an acetylene torch and his welding machine, which he uses to shape, forge and fuse the materials.
A staple of the Hidden in the Hills event has been the four-color, glossy artists’ directory, which includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art, a large, easy-to-read map of the studios, and advertisements from participating artists and community art partners.
Page, a Cave Creek resident, is this year’s featured directory artist for the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour (HITH). As Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour, HITH takes
In May, participating artists were invited to submit original pieces for consideration of the artists’ directory cover during a selection process. More than 80 pieces of art were submitted, and the committee chose a striking, contemporary piece by Page to be the featured artwork. The untitled wall sculpture is
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composed of steel and a 200-year-old wood beam that Page reclaimed from a building in New York City. It stands at 59 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 7 inches in depth. “Choosing a featured cover artist was not easy, as there were so many terrific entries this year, but in the end, we were all drawn to Carlos’ stunning design and abstract form. He is a brilliant artist and a true visionary,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 21 years of the tour. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Page traveled extensively before settling in the United States in 1989 to pursue the study of fine art. After an apprenticeship at a metalworks studio in San Francisco, he moved to New York City and graduated from a special honors program at Hunter College. At Hunter, he focused on contemporary design and sculpture, creating functional and abstract pieces made with steel, concrete and wood. In February 2001, Page opened his first sculpture studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the river from Manhattan. Seven months later, his career came to an abrupt halt after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Page had weathered bad times before. His father died when he was a young boy, and he experienced the turmoil of Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’ in the 1970s. The months after 9/11 were another dark period for him, with lots of uncertainty. “It was a very difficult time, especially the first winter when I couldn’t heat the studio. I wore six layers of clothing because the boiler didn’t function and some of the windows were broken. I remember that everything in the studio froze,” Page said. “My salvation was to trust in my vision and to focus on my work. That has been my strength ever since.”
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Page’s wife, LeeAnn, a teacher in New York City, was working while he began traveling in the northeast to attend art shows. A trip to Chicago in 2006 energized him to explore the country more as he fell in love with the city’s architecture and began building clientele there. Page participated in the fine arts show circuit for many years. In 2011, he made his first trip to Arizona to participate in Thunderbird Artists’ Carefree show. The following year, he participated in the 10-week Celebration of Fine Art show in Scottsdale. This January will mark his seventh season exhibiting there.
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Long-distance travel and the logistical challenges of hauling artwork to shows in Arizona and around the country spurred Page and his wife to invest in a mixeduse property in Cave Creek. In 2014, he moved his production and set up his studio in Arizona. He and his wife maintain their home in New Jersey, and she will soon join him in Arizona as she is close to retiring. A grand part of Page’s inspiration has always come from the energy of the people and the places that he has encountered. His work reflects on the balance between the raw power of nature and the sophistication of the human experience.
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Describing the process as “magical,” he creates bold, abstract sculptures and furniture that reflect his love for nature, zest for life and passion for art. Each smaller component of a piece is welded together to become one large sculptural piece. There are no nails, screws or other items used to fasten the materials.
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“There’s a simple, built-in quality to my work that is sturdy and dependable. For example, you can’t take the leg off of a bench —it is one complete piece,” Page said. “I think my work resonates with people because it is peaceful and harmonious, yet at the same time, it is dynamic.” Of course, getting to that point of harmony takes a tremendous amount of focus and labor. Page rarely sketches out his designs. He counts on his gut to guide him. Background music plays a big role in his inspiration at work. The sound and rhythm help him focus. He has an extensive record album and CD collection, and he listens to everything from Brazilian and world music to bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll, jazz and classical. “I begin by pulling materials apart, and then, like in the universe, there’s a transformation,” Page explains. When he is in his studio, time is unimportant to him. He gives each piece its own time until he is satisfied with it. He doesn’t follow trends, and sales do not dictate his creative process. “I trust my instincts with each piece,” he said, adding that working with his hands is a humbling experience. Paying close attention to form and proportion, he expends a tremendous amount of intellectual and physical energy on each creation.
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“My work is straight-forward and honest—I don’t hide anything,” Page explained. “The accents in the material that happen over time and in nature, like cracks or nails in wood, or rough, uneven surfaces of metal, are accentuated for people to see. I love the history, texture, luminosity and playfulness of the material I work with.”
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“You go through a lot of discomfort when you’re hammering out a piece,” he said. “Not only is the physical work challenging, it requires full focus.” Losing focus leads to injuries, and Page joked that he has the scars to prove it. This will be Page’s fourth year participating as a HITH studio host. His Studio #29 includes guest artists, painter Michael McKee, jeweler Rollande Poirier and ceramist Myron Whitaker. Page said he is honored to have his work featured on the cover of the HITH artists’ directory. “I am thrilled to have been chosen to represent Hidden in the Hills as this year’s featured artist. I hope my sculpture resonates with people, no matter what their background. It’s a strong, rustic piece that blends my love of nature with my passion for architecture,” he said.
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The Sonoran Arts League is selling the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills artists’ directories for $5 at the league’s new Center for the Arts, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Suite 144, at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. The beautiful new office will serve as the information headquarters for the popular art tour.
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Visit the Sonoran Arts League office to pick up artists’ directories, maps and inquire about other tour details prior to and during the tour. In addition, more than two dozen students will exhibit their work at Youth Art Studio 1 at the same location.
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Tess Mosko Scherer is going through a transformation that is shaking things up a bit, and that’s okay with her—especially because the changes in her life are pushing her into new directions as an artist. Mosko Scherer is one of 174 artists participating in the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour taking place Nov. 17, 18 and 19; and Nov. 24, 25 and 26. A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills (HITH) features 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Mosko Scherer is a guest artist at Studio #25 in Cave Creek, hosted by ceramists Pat and Mike Markham. Other guest artists include painter Ronnie Wainwright and jeweler Liliana Schuett. “I really love being a guest artist there,” Mosko Scherer said, adding that this is her fourth year
participating in HITH. “We have such a wonderful camaraderie between the four of us, and we’ve forged great friendships. When we’re together, I think people sense the warmth between us and feel welcomed and at ease as well.” Having that friendship and support makes this year even more special as Mosko Scherer prepares to exhibit a new series of mixed media constructions during the free, self-guided tour. Those familiar with her unique work have seen it evolve over a 16-year span from book arts to evocative mixed media pieces that explore the imbalance between the complex machinations of our private inner worlds and the outer world in which we are seen. “My work combines my interest in the study of the human psyche and knowledge of art and art history with an ability to express myself artistically. Simplified color and form convey complex and universal themes,” she said.
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GETTING A READ ON LIFE “Bookmaking has always been a part of my life. When I was young, I would make books for family members and friends. I love to hold books, read books and pour over the illustrations in books,” she said. “As a child, I tried to make sense of the chaos I observed. As an adult, I strive to do the same. Something deep within me is stirred when witnessing light’s illuminating beauty or the rawness of human emotional expression. To me both are equally poignant and beautiful.”
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While working her way through college, she landed a job at a local gallery, where she discovered her natural gift in sales and marketing. Over time, she fell in love with and later married gallery owner Marty Scherer. In 1997, they moved the gallery from Marlboro, New Jersey to Sedona. Inspired by the beauty of Sedona and its thriving arts community, she immersed herself in the study of binding. She was drawn to the beautiful choreography of paper, leather, book board and linen thread. Predominantly self-taught through Keith A. Smith’s educational series of books, she made more
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"My Life Is an Open Book" series. The emphasis of my work is about expression—yours and mine. Through the journal, I create a sacred space for a person to delve into their hidden world. Shining light into their darkness reveals what they have not seen before.”
Bookmaking can be both a gentle and rough process. From sewing, drawing, and folding to drilling, cutting and tearing, Mosko Scherer loves to watch her books come to life as they emerge from flat paper and boards into solid, meaningful and inspiring books.
Her mixed media constructions are an extension of her book art. Each piece begins with blank paper that is incised, scraped, drawn onto, torn and often sewn back together again. Working with a variety of media, from watercolor and pastels to colored pencils and graphite, her color palette ranges from muted monochromatic to more bold colors.
With the advent of the digital age, she and her husband felt the timing was right to move the gallery completely online in 2006. That same year, the couple embarked on a three-year journey exploring the United States. “It was a life-changing experience in that the majestic national parks, small towns and bustling cities nourished my hungry soul,” she said. “Artwork flowed into one-of-a-kind and limited edition artist books. These books are filled with poems, writings and images inspired by my personal inner journey and the outer journey that my husband and I shared.” In 2009, the couple bought a home in central Arizona where Mosko Scherer still resides.
UNRAVELING THE SPINE Over the years, the book structure became less important, and Mosko Scherer began to experiment with mixed media creations. A divorce and other life challenges prompted her to delve deep into self-reflection. “When I am making art, I find I lose myself, and in doing so, I find myself,” she said. “My art is a place to express myself. It can be deeply personal, hidden within the closed covers or fully exposed as in the
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than 1,000 books, mastering traditional methods and experimenting with her own interpretations of historical techniques. She began with the Coptic sewing stitch, which dates back to the 2nd century AD, and still loves the aesthetics because it reveals an exposed spine.
Several series contain words, and some feature hundreds of tiny, hand-written words. “People are intrigued by the use of words in my work. It is the volume of the words that makes the impact,” she said. “For example, the series “Grief” peels back the layers of grief like pulling back the curtain on the great and powerful Oz. Naming all the emotions that accompany it, grief loses its powerful weight through the revelation. When the burden lifts, it makes room for the lighter emotions to drift in.” The talented artist, who likes to read everything from espionage to art history books, will exhibit a new series, “Unbound,” of mixed creations during the Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour. “This series has been evolving, and I can’t say I know where it will take me,” she said. “Typically with bookmaking, the spine is what is bound. In this series, the edges of the pages are bound together. There’s fraying, loose openings, and curled paper, which I believe is a metaphor for where I am in my life right now. I am opening myself to new experiences and possibilities.”
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“Unbound” has helped her look at paper in a new way. “I really like playing with dimensionality and looking at what the paper can do and how far it can be pushed,” she said. “For example, I’ve been soaking the paper and peeling back layers or letting it curl to see what direction it goes.”
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Her studio is packed with shelves of countless varieties of paper, but for the mixed media creations, her preference is working with a four-ply Strathmore Bristol paper. “It’s like a workhorse and heavy enough that I can push it further,” she said. “When I make a journal,
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I use lighter papers such as an etching paper or a drawing or watercolor paper for a sketchbook.”
THE TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES As for what the future holds for Mosko Scherer, she's looking forward to a trip to China in 2018 where she will be facilitating a five-week program through the World Academy for the Future of Women. She is one of 16 women to be invited to participate in the "Give Voice to Women Through the Arts" program. From gallerist to artist, Mosko Scherer also is a certified life coach with a small private practice. Well-respected in the community, she is an arts advocate who volunteers her time as board president of the Arizona Artists Guild. She served as Shemer Art Center and Museum’s first artistic director in Phoenix from 2015 to 2017. An award-winning artist, she was named one of the 100 Creatives by Phoenix New Times in 2016. In addition to being a member of the Sonoran Arts League, she is a member of Art Link and Art Intersection.
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“My life would be meaningless if I could not create and use my gifts to benefit others’ lives. Every day I am learning, waking, opening to what is—in nature and in my studio,” she said. “I am grateful for the unexpected turns in the path of this journey called life. I see life’s imbalances as an invitation to continually transform and grow as an artist, woman, mentor and friend.”
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ARIZONA’S PREMIER STUDIO TOUR
November 17-19 & 24-26 10 am to 5 pm each day • Cave Creek, Carefree & N. Scottsdale
Cover Art by Carlos Page
Discover your next treasure at the 21st Annual Hidden in The Hills—174 artists at 44 studios! Purchase original works of art directly from nationally recognized and emerging artists. Plan your tour with the full-color directory shown at right, which features all participating artists, includes a map and can be purchased in advance for only $5 online at HiddenInTheHills.org or by calling the Sonoran Arts League at 480.575.6624. You can also customize your tour online using the interactive map found at HiddenInTheHills.org.
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This Anthem 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath listing is not a house; it’s a home. With over $190,000 in upgrades, including travertine stone and Brazilian cherry floors, slab granite kitchen counters, stone bathrooms with granite counters, and a jetted tub in the master bath— all on a golf course, cul de sac lot—there is nothing to be desired that this home doesn’t offer. Every inch of this 2,368-square-foot home, located in a gated community, has been thoughtfully designed. A tankless gas water heater and installed solar provide efficiency and energy savings, while custom niches, GE stainless steel appliances, comfort height Kohler toilets, extensive landscaping, fountains, custom cabinetry in an extended garage with a five-layer confetti epoxy floor add practical comfort. Add to it fantastic views, biking and hiking opportunities, a vibrant community park and recreational center, and all of the amenities Anthem has to offer and there is nowhere else you’ll want to hang your hat. Come explore today! This distinct listing won’t last long!
Please call Linda for your private showing. Linda Rehwalt RE/MAX Professionals 602-402-1136 lindarehwalt@azrealty.com
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Writer Lara Piu Images Courtesy of Scottsdale Public Art
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Public art often makes a first impression. It marks a significant sport or adorns a communal area, yet it’s so much more. It’s the art of our community—it is the art of us. These larger-than-life expressions of humanity comment on who we are, reflect on where we have been, and dream about where we are going. Here’s the backstory on a few of the pieces we admire, including some that might be new to you. scottsdalepublicart.org
Sonoran Seed Pods 27775 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale As you walk along the east end of George “Doc” Cavalliere Park – Frank Crerie Nature Trail, oversized seed pod-like, rust-colored sculptures guide you along a loop. They were created by artist Jeff Zischke to emulate the very shapes of the mesquite, creosote, brittlebush, yucca and other Sonoran Desert seeds and seedpods found in the park. The sculptures honor the memory of longtime Scottsdale resident and art patron, Frank Crerie, whose Scottsdale Public Art bequest made the project possible.
Sonoran Seed Pods by Jeff Zischke Photographer Sean Deckert
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Desert Mirage 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale Desert Mirage, a sculpture that serves as the front facade of the pool’s water slide tower, greets those who enter McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Aquatic Center. Created by artist Norie Sato, the towering piece stands 30-feet tall by 40feet wide. It’s made of stainless steel, acrylic, aluminum and scrim, a fabric that diffuses light. Thousands of small mylar dots suspended on the back side of the sculpture flutter with the Sonoran breeze, reflecting a pallet of color that changes with the day. Desert light and the segmented creases of barrel cactuses inspired Norie.
Cactus Mirage by Norie Sato Photographer Bill Timmerman
Impulsion 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale While the bucking horse sculptures at the entrance of West World are iconic to Scottsdale, standing in front of ground’s recently renovated equidome and North Hall is Impulsion, a new next-generation icon of sorts that deserves a good look, too. The monumental 20- to 24-foot tall, 35- to 40foot wide horse made of stainless steel square tubing was also created by Jeff Zischke. He competed against nearly 200 other artists to win this project, which he strategically illuminated with colorful LED lighting. Jeff captures the powerful movement, agility and grace of the equine in this inspirational piece.
Impulsion by Jeff Zischke Photographer Andrew Pielage
Hidden Histories Brown Ave. and First St., Old Town Scottsdale Inspired by Old Town Scottsdale’s cultural heritage, Washington artist Elizabeth Conner used two of the area’s historic symbols—a branding iron and a vintage tire—to create this whimsical corner display. Shaped in the form of a W-M-W, the branding iron pays homage to the post-World War II Scottsdale marketing slogan “The West’s Most Western Town,” adopted by the City of Scottsdale seal in 1951. A pink vintage tire is a nod to the cotton once grown in the area, which was used to manufacture tires. Its tread is modeled after the handmade baskets and pottery of the Pima, Hohokam and Tohono-O'odham Native American tribes.
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Hidden Histories by Elizabeth Conner Photographer Chris Loomis
Jack Knife Marshall Way and Main St., Old Town Scottsdale Standing eight-and-a-half-feet tall, Jack Knife greets Old Town Scottsdale patrons. The larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a rider on a bucking horse was installed in 1993. The well-known piece was the first large-scale sculpture by local artist Ed Mell. Ed was born and raised in Phoenix, and is also responsible for the rising Phoenix bronze that sits in a plaza near Phoenix City Hall.
Jack Knife by Ed Mell Photographer Sean Deckert
Bronze Horse Fountain Fifth Ave. roundabout, Old Town Scottsdale Before North Scottsdale was a thing, Arabian horse farms filled its acres. This foundation at the Fifth Ave. roundabout remembers when. Donated by the artist and one-time gallery owner, Bob Parks, the piece was inspired by award-winning horse breeder Tom Chauncey. Each of the five horses’ names, which can be found at the base of the foundation, pay homage to the Arabian horses of the Stillman, Wrigley and McCormick families.
Bronze Horse Fountain by Bob Parks Photographer Scottsdale Public Art
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This moist and delicious pumpkin cake with maple frosting is melt-in-your-mouth good! Fire-grilled chili limeflour and palm oil Almond flour, arrowroot shrimp provide are cradled in a alternatives shortening healthier beddairy-free, of tangy red cabbageand refined in this gluten-free slaw and wrapped in agrandma’s favorite sugar-free version of your warmcake tortilla for aWe light, pumpkin recipe. promise your mouth yetnotice superthe satisfying dinner. won’t difference! Make extra, because these mouthwatering shrimp tacos go quickly.
Paleo Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 9 Ingredients: Cake Batter 1 c. almond flour 1/2 c. arrowroot flour 1/2 c. palm oil shortening 1/2 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. real maple syrup 1/4 c. almond butter 3 whole eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/3 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Frosting 1/2 c. coconut butter 1 tbsp. real maple syrup, room temp 1 tbsp. palm oil shortening 1-2 tsp. hot water, depending on how thin or thick you desire the frosting to be
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Directions: Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper. Combine all of the cake batter ingredients in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth. You can also use an electric mixer for this. Pour cake batter into the baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until golden. Frosting Before combining ingredients for the frosting, be sure that your maple syrup is at room temp! This is very important! If the maple syrup is chilled, it will clump the frosting. For the frosting, combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor for about 1 minute until smooth. Do not over whip or frosting will clump. Gently frost the cake with the whipped maple frosting, serve and enjoy!
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