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THE ART OF SOLITUDE Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Scott Baxter

COMMUNITY EVENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

THE COLORS OF AUTUMN Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by T&K Images

ARTIST MICHAEL MCKEE Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography by Scott Baxter

DIAMONDS AND FAMILIES ARE FOREVER Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Loralei Lazurak

APPLE PECAN SPICED BRIE Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell

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

PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Baxter Bryan Black Kyndra Kelly Loralei Lazurek

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Of all the things that tie us together, the arts hold some of the strongest threads. This month, our Images Arizona family of writers has put together several stories about the people and organizations that have turned creativity into a language that we can all understand and share. Through the arts, we find our commonalities. Since 1975, the Sonoran Arts League has nurtured artists of all ages by supporting art education and by hosting events that celebrate the diversity of creativity. This year marks the 22nd year that the league will host Hidden in the Hills, to be held Nov. 16–18 and Nov. 23–25. This signature event features 174 artists in 44 studios located throughout the North Valley. Hidden in the Hills is a fantastic way to meet some of the most talented artists in the state, but more importantly, it’s a great opportunity to connect with people who are inspired in one way or another by the beauty of the desert that we all share. Whether you visit artists to be inspired, to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, or simply to discover what exciting things are happening behind their doors, there are treasures abound in these foothills. I encourage you to explore our community and all that we share through the vision and ingenuity of our most colorful neighbors—both in our pages and at Hidden in the Hills. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Seth Fairweather is comfortable in silence. Slow with a smile, he is frugal with his words, relinquishing them quietly and without hyperbole. His black shirt and faded black jeans underscore his reticence, and a brow deep in thought hoods his blue eyes. It’s not that Fairweather is averse to communicating; it’s just that words are not his medium. Fairweather’s thoughts emerge from inside a crucible, through the flicker of flames, with constant motion and careful shaping. Each resulting statement is a treatise. Even in art, Fairweather spares little energy for small talk.

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Above all, however, his expressions are uniquely his own, and ultimately that’s the crux of his message, conveyed effectively in glass and metal. His sculptures feel industrial, yet somehow organic. Most depict the struggle of human immergence—or emergence—with human-like figures climbing up from or into mire, symbolic of our own inundation of information and voices.

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Fairweather’s work is deep, but it is a depth worth exploring. “We are disconnecting from the individual voice,” he explains. “Now more than any other time in history, technology and the nature of the internet have created a world in which individual opinions don’t really exist. We are so influenced by social media and what everything else is thinking. My work is based on the individual voice—who we are, and who we can be as our own people.” Like many people, I struggle to digest this concept. After all, my own life is steeped in connection. Discovering commonalities and building relationships is innate to many of us. Yet his logic is not lost upon me, or on Fairweather’s art collectors.

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“The biggest problem is that we’ve forgotten how to think,” he continues. “There’s almost a helplessness that comes along with having so much information available. We’re constantly looking to others to tell us how to think, predigested in a certain wrapper. “I want people to think. I want them to take time to sit with it. That’s not saying that they should abstain from research, but that they should form their own thoughts outside of the hive mentality.” Several pieces from his “Ascetic” series and more are on display at Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree. Each one is a combination of steel and glass. Solitary, egoless bodies carefully honed by fire rise up. Though open to interpretation, it is not difficult to speculate on intended messages. An Unlikely Path Fairweather has made a steady career of his art, but his beginnings are far from traditional for an artist. In fact, he had little interest in creative expression

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as a child, and went to Tulane University with plans to become a surgeon or a veterinarian. An elective glass-blowing class forever changed his path. “That was it for me,” he says. “I transferred back to New York to Alfred University, where I graduated with honors and a BFA in sculpture and threedimensional studies.” He loved the physicality—the heat and the risk. He embraced the idea that, at any time, a piece could submit to the flames or crack and be lost. But mostly, he

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loved that, when it all came together, he could create something uniquely his own—and he was very, very good at it. He obtained his master’s of fine arts from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, and has served as artist in residence in Arizona and Florida. Fairweather’s love remains in creating his own work, infusing each piece with both obvious and obscured messages. “The trickiest part is that glass is that it is so technically difficult to get it to do what you want it to do, that people stop pushing,” he explains. “They get to the point where it’s ‘okay’ and they stop. It’s just hard to get past the ‘it’s okay’ point.” But get past it, he has. From the tubular “Horizons” series that combines elements of nature with industrial chic style, to mystic glass discs, to his “Ascetic” series that incorporates circular bases with individual personified figures, Fairweather’s work is not only unique, it has an element of innovative genius often lacking in the realm of glass art. True to his style and message, he is impervious to outside opinion. “My work deals with solitude,” he says. “My interest and focus is on the individual, without the definitions supplied, implied or described by surroundings or society,” he says. “My interest is in creating an object that houses within it a space for the viewer to explore, to lose him or herself and disconnect from their surrounds.” gracereneegallery.com

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2018 NOVEMBER

Writer Amanda Christmann

Nov. 8–10

ITALIAN JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Grace Renee Gallery hosts a one-of-a-kind trunk show featuring some of Nanis Italian Jewels’ most coveted pieces, many not available anywhere else. Grace Renee Gallery, Historic Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com

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at Gavilan Peak Parkway and

military; $12 students; free for

Memorial Drive, and ends at Anthem

children 15 and younger. Cross of

Juried fine art, wine tasting,

Community Center. Beer garden,

Christ Lutheran Church, 39808 N.

microbrews, festival food and live

picnic, tethered hot air balloon rides

Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem.

music. Featured artist is Canadian

and more. Pre-register for cornhole

7:30 p.m. 623-326-5172; pmaz.org

painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest.

tourney. Anthem Community Park,

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Nov. 9–18

CANAL CONVERGENCE This 10-day exhibit courtesy of Scottsdale Public Art on the Scottsdale Waterfront features a confluence of water, art and light with largescale interactive artworks, educational activities, hands-on workshops, artists’ talks, live music and dance performances. Free. 7135 E. Camelback Rd. #165, Scottsdale. See website for event schedule. canalconvergence.com

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300 of your best riding friends for

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the 10th Annual Cave Creek Cactus

the end of World War I at the eleventh

Classic, 23 miles of single-track fun

hour of the eleventh day of the

Nov. 9–11

through Spur Cross Conservation

eleventh month in 1918. Be sure to

Area, Cave Creek Regional Park and

catch the famous Anthem Veterans

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part of the Maricopa Trail. Vendors,

Memorial at 11:11 a.m. when light

Chiles and chocolate are the ideal

a raffle, silent auction and awards at

will shine through each section and

recipe for a sweet and spicy weekend.

Local Jonny’s. Register online through

the great seal will be illuminated.

Indulge in gourmet chocolates,

Nov. 9. $75. Flat Tire Bike Shop, 6033

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zesty sauces, fresh fire-roasted chiles

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and other delights. Live music and

website for race schedule and packet

performances of Latin, Brazilian and

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Spanish dance. Cost included with admission. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. dbg.org

VETERANS DAY IN ANTHEM

CHEF’S TABLE DINE AND DRINK Hotel Valley Ho Executive Chef Russell LaCasce will pair WillaKenzie

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veterans and their families, as well as

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Mountain bikers, join more than

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Nov. 15

THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

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Nov. 24, 25

As an ever-increasing part of the world’s

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New Anthem residents Tim and Sonya

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Over 150 nativity sets from around

Flaherty, owners of Entertainment

number of questions are critical for the

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Events, will present the hilarious

quality of life for billions of people.

Foothills Library, all on loan from

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Participants will discuss why people

local artists, collectors and families and

Suspects” at Anthem Country Club’s

want to live in an increasingly stressed

made from every imaginable material.

Ironwood Room. Open to the public.

environment, and discuss alternatives

Donation of non-perishable food or cash

$44–54. 2708 W. Anthem Club Dr.,

as part of this Big Ideas forum. Free.

benefits Foothills Food Bank. 38443 N.

Anthem. 7:30 p.m. Visit website for

Anthem Community Center, 3701 W.

Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–4

tickets; search “The Unusual Suspects.”

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Nov. 29

Anthem Community Council invite you

MUSICAL AND MAGICAL FALL FESTIVAL

to meet State Land Commissioner Lisa

Las Tiendas in Cave Creek will host

right in front of your eyes at this Big

Atkins, ACC President Roger Willis,

Musical and Magical Fall Festival Under

Ideas Forum event. Smart Dust will also

as well as representatives from Tonto

the Stars. Enjoy some of the Creek’s best

be discussed. Free. Anthem Community

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Nov. 10–11

HORSES & HORSEPOWER The Eighth Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns more impressive than ever. This year’s packed schedule includes a first-time appearance by Ralph Lauren model and world-famous polo player, Nacho Figueras, and a Barrett-Jackson preview. See website for ticket prices and events schedule. Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. thepoloparty.com

a second site at Tempe’s Diablo

NEW BEGINNINGS

Stadium Nov. 16–Dec. 31. Tune in

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum

your FM dial to the festive music

of the West is featuring a Western

and enjoy millions of dazzling lights.

art experience of 100 works by 70

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Ironwood

$29+ per car online/$35 at the gate.

well-known artists who were living

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and working in Santa Fe and Taos in

Dec. 3

HANUKKAH SAMEACH!

Club. Cocktails, candle lighting

CALL FOR ARTISTS

traditional buffet dinner. Cash bar

Get out on the land for creative

“New Beginnings: An American Story

available. RSVP by Nov. 26. NVJCA,

inspiration! If you would like to

of Romantics and Modernists in the

39506 N. Daisy Mountain Dr. Ste.

participate in the 2019 “It's Art for

West” will be on display through

122-198, Anthem, AZ 85086. $30/

Land's Sake” exhibit, it’s nearly time to

next fall. $8–15; Native American

adults; $15/children 3-10; Free for

submit your handmade, original, two-

guests and children under 5 free.

children under 3. 5 p.m. 623-322-

dimensional art. See website for rules

3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale.

0957; fkesselman@cox.net

and guidelines. $25 entry for adult

See website for hours. 480-686-9539;

artists over 18; limit of four pieces.

scottsdalemuseumwest.org

ILLUMINATE YOUR HOLIDAY

$15 entry for artists 17 and under. Desert Foothills Land Trust will accept

The world’s largest animated holiday

entries beginning Dec. 3. Entry forms

light drive-through spectacular is

and submission rules will be available

returning to I-17 and Jomax Rd.

online after Nov. 21. dflt.org

Nov. 14–Jan. 5, and also launching

the 1920s and ’30s, including pieces

ceremony and service followed by a

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When Michael Phelps’ mother first enrolled him in swim classes at a local aquatics center in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, he didn’t take to it like a fish to water. In fact, he was so afraid to get his face wet that his teacher started him on his back to foster a better sense of comfort in the water. From that shaky beginning, the rest is Olympic history. “My mom was adamant that my sisters and I learn to swim, not because she saw some competitive path of success for us, but just so we could be safe around the water,” said Phelps as he addressed a gathering organized in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign, with his wife Nicole and youngest son, Beckett, looking on. At just 33 years old, Michael Phelps’ name is synonymous with excellence, hard work, success and even struggle. He has parlayed his accomplishment as the all-time most decorated Olympian, with 28 medals—23 of them gold, including 13 individual gold—into a platform for community safety, promoting the sport of swimming, and advocating a healthy and active lifestyle, particularly among children.

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Since moving to Arizona in 2015, Phelps has worked to directly benefit children in the Phoenix metro area. “We love being here [in Arizona],” Phelps said. “We can’t thank the community enough for welcoming us the way it has.” The Michael Phelps Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having reached over 22,000 children and young adults around the world and in all 50 states with its “IM” program, named for his signature event, the individual medley. Here in Phoenix this summer, more than 1,000 children learned to swim through a partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix, Special Olympics of Arizona, the City of Peoria, and Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. Phelps expressed a desire to expand the program statewide. According to DPCA President Melissa Sutton, swim classes like these reduce drowning risk by 90 percent. Like any champion, however, Phelps isn’t satisfied. “That number is awesome, but I’ll be the first to tell you it’s not big enough,” Phelps said. “If you’ve heard some of the [drowning] stats, we have to do more. Over the last 10 years, I feel we’ve made a very positive impact towards addressing water safety, which is also providing a great life skill curriculum.”

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The new emotional skills component was born of Phelps’ personal battle with depression, which he began speaking about publicly in January of this year. “When I first saw these eight basic emotion charts, I was not happy when someone asked me to tell them how I felt at 6 o’clock in the morning,” Phelps explained, “but after the second or third day of them asking me, I finally realized the importance of it.” “For me, I’m still at a point of understanding the emotions and why they’re coming up and what to do with them and how to handle them … and I’m 33. I’ve gone through a lot and I’ve dealt with a lot. I feel it’s important for a kid to understand why they’re going through something and to be able to understand that it’s OK to talk about it. “I’m somebody who compartmentalized things for a long time and I never thought about anything. … I’m someone who has gone through a handful of pretty scary depression spells and I also understand that that’s a part of what makes me who I am. I know it’s not going to go away tomorrow, so for me, I’m just trying to continue to sharpen up the tools so that when something does happen again, I know what to do. I think to be able to teach all kids that importance at such a young age. We have a chance to save another life.” Since becoming a father to Boomer, 2, and Beckett, 6 months, water safety has taken on an even more personal importance for Phelps. As he and Nicole recently moved into a new home, he said the first thing they did was erect a pool fence. Still, the couple had experienced a scare.

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“There was a day when Boomer decided to jump in, even with Nicole there,” said Phelps. “It was a learning experience. Now he’s always checking eyes, making sure someone is around, whether it’s me or Nicole or his grandfather. Those things are so important to me. “I can’t thank the state of Arizona and the City of Peoria enough for really being willing to jump on board with what our mission is. As you know, if you have kids, it’s something we need to take care of.

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“I can’t stress it enough. Listening to the stats, it’s still frustrating. Every time I hear it, it’s upsetting. My kids are the world to me. I will not lose them.” michaelphelpsfoundation.org preventdrownings.org

As of this writing, the DPCA has recorded 36 deaths in Maricopa and Pinal counties this year. Approximately 4,000 people drown in the United States each year, equating to about 10 per day. It’s the leading cause of death for children 2 and under, and the second leading cause for those 14 and under. Here’s what you can do:

TAKE THE POOL SAFELY PLEDGE: A: Active Adult Supervision, meaning an adult must watch swimmers with their eyes without any distraction. B: Barriers, including a locked fence around the pool and closed lids on toilets. C: CPR Classes and Coast Guard-Approved Life Vests D: Drains. Be certain that pool and spa drains comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Safety Act.

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Strolling through the Orientation Gallery of Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum, there is one instrument in particular that is almost impossible to miss. One could even say that it is the elephant in the room: it is nearly as enormous and very rarely discussed. The octobasse is a sub-bass strings instrument that was invented more than 150 years ago. The 12-foot-tall wonder was designed to create a low-end rumble in symphony orchestras. However, its massive size and challenging operation prevented the instrument from ever truly taking flight. With only seven instruments in existence, observing the octobasse on display at MIM is quite the extraordinary experience. “It's just an interesting technological innovation,” said Colin Pearson, MIM’s curator for Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. “It has always been the centerpiece of one of our most prominent galleries, and I think it has become an iconic image for [the museum].”

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The Musical Instrument Museum displays more than 6,800 instruments collected from about 200 of the world’s countries and territories. Visitors are offered opportunities to see and hear the instruments, as well as observe them being played in their original contexts during scheduled performances. “MIM illustrates the cultures from all around the world through music and instruments in a really unique and enjoyable way,” Pearson explained. “The exhibits are deliberately designed to be very accessible and interesting. The variety of places represented, the instruments, and the types of music that people can hear allows them to feel a tremendous sense of discovery.” The octobasse is a perfect example of such an experience due to its unique size, its extreme rarity and its remarkable potential for teaching its observers some scientific principles that are otherwise difficult to demonstrate. However, perhaps its most fascinating aspect is its origin story. “It was invented in 1850 in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, who was both a violin maker and a dealer— and extremely influential at that,” said Pearson, noting Vuillaume was also known for his experimental innovations. “He intended for [the octobasse] to be used in particularly large orchestras.” Vuillaume is said to have collaborated with Hector Berlioz, a famous French composer known for “Symphonie Fantastique” and other elaborate orchestrations. Berlioz’s “Treatise on Instrumentation” mentions the octobasse, and even goes so far as to suggest that every orchestra of 150

people or more have at least three octobasses in their repertoire. “They wouldn't play them all the time,” Pearson said. “They would only play them at big, dramatic moments, and they would just play some long, low, sustained notes to add that rumble effect.” That is perhaps why Vuillaume created three octobasses. But, because of their size, the instruments never quite caught on. And Vuillaume’s three original octobasses were the only ones in existence until recently. Two of the original octobasses—neither of which is playable—are on display in museums in Europe, while the third is said to have been burned in fire at a museum in Russia. The instrument has since seen a surge in interest, with five playable replicas being built since the 1990s. Antonio Dattis, an Italybased luthier (maker of stringed instruments), built the octobasse that is on display at MIM in 2007. It has been on display at the museum since its grand opening in 2010.

order to meet the size requirements. Dattis then used ebonized cherry wood for the black fingerboard. Pearson said the techniques used to play the instrument are similar to those used to play a standard double bass or cello except “a lot more like a wrestling match.” The MIM curator explained that the octobasse’s big size requires the player to use levers to clamp down on the strings to change notes. Everything about the instrument is heavy and slow, including its bow which requires significant strength to even hold. “Just pulling the bow across the strings and trying to keep a note going, it almost feels like it's bucking the bow off, so it takes some real effort just to do that very basic motion,” said Pearson, noting each of the octobasse’s three strings vibrates wildly. “Similarly, when you're pulling down on the levers to change each note, it requires a lot of extra thought and planning. It takes time. There's only so fast you can go.”

“It's a combination of traditional violinmaking with a significant amount of innovation and improvisation on the maker’s part,” Pearson said. “A typical double bass would be made with maple and spruce and then ebony for the fingerboard. But those woods are just not available in sizes large enough to make [an octobasse].”

Unlike Vuillaume’s original octobasse, the replica on display at MIM is built around a steel space frame that strengthens the instrument’s structure and bears much of the tension from its strings. MIM’s replica also features a more responsive system of pulleys and levers built into the neck of the instrument that allows the player to change notes with one hand.

As a result, Dattis used pieces of elm for the body of the instrument. He still used traditional spruce for the instrument’s soundboard, but had to splice together several pieces of it in

“The pulleys on the original [octobasses] from 1850 were not terribly effective, so it required both pulling down the lever with your hand and using a foot pedal to get more

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leverage for that clamping effect,” Pearson explained. “That would have made the instrument even slower to operate.” The octobasse’s lowest note is pitched at 16 hertz. That is below the range of human hearing, which bottoms out at 20 hertz. At those low frequencies, the human ear still picks up certain sounds, called overtones. The rest is a rumble effect that is less heard than felt, similar to a subwoofer in a movie theater. “It is quite a production to tune,” said Pearson, noting the strings on MIM’s octobasse occasionally stretch and require tuning. “It has tuners down at foot level, but the tuning pegs up at the top are also functional.

They do sometimes slip and we have to have someone get on a ladder 12 feet in the air to crank those back up to tension.” The octobasse can be heard in action during performances by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, which obtained one of the replicas in 2016. MIM’s octobasse can be heard on the soundtrack for the major motion picture “The Hunger Games,” for which film composer Hans Zimmer visited the Valley and recorded its sound. In addition to the cultural significance of its history and its contributions to the demonstration of scientific principles, Pearson most appreciates the octobasse for its testament to the inventive spirit of people. He said that creating huge instruments is a source of continual fascination for people. “People are always experimenting with ways to make instruments bigger or to explore deeper tones with them,” Pearson explained. “People get fascinated with a certain concept and they'll just keep trying to find ways to achieve that, even if some of those attempts are dead ends. The octobasse is a great example of that fascination from 150 years ago.” mim.org

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Autumn can be elusive in the desert, but a morning’s drive away, Arizona forests have been ablaze with color. From Flagstaff to Greer, fall has blanketed the forest in reds, yellows and oranges, and as we step into the cool November air, Images Arizona is excited to share some of the most breathtaking sights and preserve the beauty as winter’s chill blows near.

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Photographers Keith and Teresa Peters, owners of T&K Images, have captured the season’s colors beautifully. We’re happy to share some of their work on our pages, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

INSPIRATION “Our passion is to explore our world looking for the perfect light that shows you this incredible place we call Earth,” says Teresa. “My purpose is to capture the beautiful moments in our world that happen every day. This beauty is all around us in a tiny flower, a sunset, a summer storm or three horses all in a row looking at me on a misty morning. It surrounds us if we slow down and notice. “I want to share these moments, and my passion is exploring our world to find them. When I see a moment I want to capture, I can barely breath in my excitement. I am in a fever to capture it.” Keith is equally drawn to natural beauty, but he has other interests as well. “I am drawn to the old and rusty,” he says. “Ghost towns and old mining camps have a special place in my heart; I am amazed at the ingenuity and pure hard work that was needed to create a life in the early West. By photographing these places I hope to share my love with others, along with preserving a little piece of history that time is slowly eroding away.

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS Keith and Teresa Peters moved to Arizona from the San Francisco Bay area on New Year’s Day, 2010. “In September 2009, we went to Canyon de Chelly and had two Indian women as guides. We totally loved this experience,” says Teresa. “We loved the beautiful light here, the open spaces and all there was to experience in Arizona. The day we were supposed to leave we contacted a realtor and looked at homes.” Today, they happily call Surprise their home. With 30 years’ experience in photography, together they operate T&K Images, a combination of synergy and passion through which they offer limited edition prints and wall art of Arizona’s iconic—and also some of its most hidden—treasures.

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“Almost from the beginning we have photographed together," says Teresa. "However, we are each drawn to different things. Sometimes what we photograph is so different it doesn’t even look like we were at the same place.

Exploring the beauty of our world is always thrilling. All the people we meet are so fun too. People are always telling us great places to explore, wonderful things to see. Teresa Peters, T&K Images

A WORD OF ADVICE Teresa on Photography: “Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Do the photography you love and keep working to improve.

Orange and Gold Aspen Trees - Arizona “I used to compare our work to other famous photographers and it was harmful. I threw out many photographs because I was too critical of our work. I almost threw out our best selling photograph. What helped me was to see that our buyers were not critical of our work. They simply enjoyed it. Finally I decided this is my skill today and it is good.”

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Dahl Restaurant Group

From the breathtaking beauty of the red rocks, to the scent of sage- and mesquite-covered mesas, to the soul-soothing sounds of the high desert, for many, Sedona is a cathedral without walls. Love is the doctrine here, and it is spoken in one thousand different languages. On West Sedona’s Highway 89A, where gift stores, crystal shops and art studios line the streets, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano is speaking one of those love languages beautifully and with perfection. Food is the love language spoken here, and every dish is seasoned with a delicious dash of romance. It’s no surprise, coming from owner and award-winning chef, Lisa Dahl. Every recipe is cultivated from memories and inspired by her childhood in an Italian family. Opened in 1995, Dahl & DiLuca was the first of what will soon be six of Dahl’s sister restaurants, each with their own style and cuisine. Now, over two decades later, Dahl & Di Luca has grown to be a classy, timelessly elegant oldest sister. As Dahl’s first work of culinary genius, Dahl & Di Luca takes on a sophisticated and sensual vibe. A dramatic, dimly lit dining room draped in silk and adorned with gold and silver chandeliers sets the stage. White-clothed tables sprinkled with rose petals are gently lit by votives, and on weekends, top musicians, including world-class pianists, fill the air with sounds as beautiful as the surrounding landscape. It is an intimate, unforgettable experience. The sights and sounds of Dahl & Di Luca are only the beginning of the appeal; the food is front and center.

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There is nothing heavy or cliché about Dahl & Di Luca’s Italian cuisine. Locally sourced, sustainably produced ingredients are key, as is an imaginative, inspired menu. Like an Old World matriarch, Dahl pores over every dish, not only making sure it’s done to perfection, but that impeccable service represents her own brand of excellence. As one of the top female chefs and restaurateurs in the country, Dahl has hosted not one, but two sold-out dinners at the James Beard House in New York City. She has been a guest on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise,” and has penned two scrumptious cookbooks, the latest of which will be released in early 2019. “When I opened Dahl & Di Luca in the ‘90s, I wanted to create a sophisticated supper club that lovers and companions would continually come back to for special moments and celebrations,” said Dahl. She has done so, with moxie. She often greets guests in her trademark couture—making stylish statements of designer chef’s coats and heels. Her reputation for perfectionism is evident by the loving attention given to every plate that comes out of the kitchen. Like a hidden layer of flavor, her spark of ingénue covers each dish like magical gravy. For Dahl, food is a true expression from her heart, and here she shines. Pastas are light and delicate, and the vegetable dishes are just as decadent as the flaky fish or tender rack of lamb. No matter the dish, every bite is melt-in-yourmouth delicious, and intentionally so.

Among the many favorites are Pollo Alla Rustica ($38), house-made fettuccine with grilled lemon chicken, baby spinach and sautéed mushrooms in a delicately infused white truffle cream sauce; Agnello Scottadito ($28), succulent Australian rack of lamb chops marinated with lemon and fresh herbs grilled to perfection; and Vitello Picatta ($20), sautéed scaloppini of veal in a delicate lemon-caper and chardonnay sauce with orzo pilaf. A vast selection of over 1,000 wines is indulgence at its finest, and it, too, has set Dahl & Di Luca apart in fine dining. Wine Spectator has recognized its wine collection, which is focused on European varietals from France, Spain and Italy, with awards of excellence for 13 years. In addition, the bar’s hand-crafted cocktails are worth the trip on their own. Now through Nov. 30, enjoy Dahl & Di Luca’s Romanticismo Decadente menu, a four-course, prix-fixe selection priced from $65 per person. With options for meat-lovers and vegetarians, courses feature an antipasti of the Caprese d’ Amore and Arancini; a primi of Ravioli Romana; and an entrée choice of Vitello Picatta or Prawns Fiorentina. The experience concludes with a nightcap of limoncello and house-made Lemon Lavender Panna Cotta. It’s a tried-and-true recipe for romance, unusually rare in today’s often hipsterinspired and -focused restaurant scene. Dahl & Di Luca prepares the kind of food that makes the outside world fade away, leaving guests focused on the moment—on the food, the music, and the memories being made. dahlanddiluca.com

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McKee’s striking pastel landscape painting “Sedona Snow” graces the cover of this year’s Hidden in the Hills artist directory. Now in its twenty-second year, Hidden in the Hills (HITH) is Arizona’s longestrunning and largest artist studio tour, featuring 174 artists at 44 private studio locations throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

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When Michael McKee is painting, he is in the moment. Much like a jazz musician who improvises while playing a song, McKee relies on his intuition to guide him with every stroke of pigment as he creates colorful, bold, contemporary pastel abstract and landscape paintings.

Coordinated by the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the free, self-guided tour takes place the last two weekends of November and offers patrons a unique chance to meet the artists and see them demonstrate their techniques. A staple of the event has been the four-color, glossy artist 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 visual highlights from participating artists and community art partners. “The artist directory has become quite a collectible, and there’s much anticipation each year among artists and patrons alike as to who will be the featured artist,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 22 years of the tour. In May, more than 120 pieces of art were submitted for consideration for the cover. “There were many strong entries this year, but Michael’s painting took our breath away,” Perry said. “His use of color is both calming and powerful. Whether he’s painting a jagged desert hill, a sunset or an abstract expressionist piece, his work stirs emotions and has a lasting effect on many people.”

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DRAWN TO THE DESERT A Cleveland, Ohio native, McKee spent many years working as a portrait artist, illustrator, graphic designer and creative director. A trip to Chimayo, NM in 1997 was lifechanging, as he was immediately drawn to the range and density of color found in the texture of the high desert landscape. While witnessing a stunning sunset with his wife, Cassandra, he ran his fingers through the earth and realized it felt like soft pastels. Upon his return home, he began experimenting with pastels, creating landscapes and abstract expressionisms with fresh, bold shapes and rich color. The couple moved from Chicago to Arizona in 2013, where McKee draws much of his inspiration from his desert surroundings and his travels throughout the Southwest.

RELYING ON HIS INTUITION “Sedona Snow” was inspired by a trip to the mystical, scenic town in February, when some six inches of fresh snow covered the ground.

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“In all of the years I have lived here, I had never painted a landscape with snow,” McKee, a Fountain Hills resident, said. “I was hiking with a friend north of Sedona in West Fork Canyon, and the snow just soaked up the sound. There was such a beautiful contrast of the cool snow against the red rocks. The juxtaposition of color and texture was unexpected, and I felt compelled to capture that moment.”

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McKee works loosely from photos and tries to keep his paintings as intuitive as possible. “I try to get my brain out of the way – I don’t analyze my work,” he said. Improvisation plays a big role in his work as well. A series of work might include a variety of shapes with cool and warm tones. His abstract compositions are often born from his landscape paintings.

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“I might zoom in on a section of one of my landscape paintings and then create an abstract piece that transforms a jagged cliff into a city scene,” he said, adding that he draws inspiration from the architecture of his hometown, Chicago. He credits his father, Robert “Bob” McKee, a professional jazz musician, for teaching him the art of improvisation. “I was an introvert, but Dad helped me play the drums professionally,” he said. “Now, I listen to music all the

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time, and I play my keyboard twice a day during breaks or when I need to relax. There’s a strong parallel between my love of music and my passion for art. Whether I’m creating a song or a painting, I can disappear into it and find pleasure in the ability to concentrate and focus.” Bob McKee was 90 when he played his last gig in December 2017. After taking a fall, he passed away at age 91. “It was a devastating loss, but I continue to be inspired by his enthusiasm, inquisitive nature and his strong work ethic,” McKee said, adding that he now paints with a photo of his father pinned to his easel.

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While McKee travels the country to exhibit his work at more than two dozen shows per year, he is grateful to be a part of such a prestigious event so close to home. This will be his third year exhibiting his work as a guest artist at Carlos Page’s Studio #28. Page, a contemporary metal sculptor, was the 2017 HITH featured artist. “Carlos is a good friend, and I have so much respect for his work,” McKee said. “Ceramist Myron Whitaker and jeweler Rollande Poirier will also return to his studio this year. We have a great camaraderie, and there’s a hip, creative vibe when we’re together that adds to the fun.”

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Beth Zink is always thinking of new ways to showcase her vibrant contemporary floral and landscape paintings. In the 13 years since she has been a studio host during the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, she has sold original acrylic paintings, giclées, prints and notecards. Her home décor and outdoor art product lines have featured accent pillows, tile art, and custom-designed chairs, tables and other furniture. Recently, she became Arizona’s first and only authorized reseller for FrameMyTv.com, a company outside of Boston that provides custom television frames and fine art TV covers to clients around the

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world. The unique product incorporates a motor built in to the top of the television frame that controls giclée art. With a press of a remote, the art canvas rolls down to hide the television or slides up to allow viewing. “It’s a brilliant idea, especially since televisions continue to grow in size,” Zink said. “TV art covers conceal the black box which detracts from your décor, replacing it with beauty and function.” Zink was approached two years ago by a Tucson couple seeking botanical art for their TV cover.

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“They found me by Googling ‘cactus flowers,’ went to my website, and then drove up from Tucson to meet and discuss the project,” she said. She arranged for an image they chose to be sent to FrameMyTv.com and it went into production. Shortly after that, she became a licensed artist with the company.

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“The couple has since expressed how happy they are to have my 'Killer Red' artwork as their television cover,” Zink said. “They told me it is a focal point of their home and they have received many compliments about it.” Currently, Zink has some 25 pieces of art to choose from on her FrameMyTv.com page, with more pieces scheduled to be offered soon.

CAREER BLOOMS IN THE DESERT Zink’s latest endeavor with FrameMyTv.com is just one of many partnerships she has pursued as an artist, particularly since she moved to Arizona. A Rhode Island native, she graduated from Bethany College, where she majored in art and minored in education. She met her husband, Jon, in Colorado in 1974 and lived there until they moved to Arizona in 1986. “The vegetation and terrain were so different from anywhere I had lived,” she said. “During my first spring here, I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing, delicate and colorful flowers blooming from what looked like dead, gnarly plants all winter. I became fascinated with everything about the desert.”

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She paints her subjects with acrylics, which suits her personality and painting style. “I couldn’t work as largely as I liked with watercolor, or as quickly with oil,” she said. She takes photos to use as references when creating her compositions. “I am obsessive about detail. I could spend 40 to 60 hours on a painting,” she said, noting that

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one cactus could have several thousand spines. “There are so many varieties of desert plants. I strive to bring out their beauty, and I have an endless source of inspiration all around me.” Always seeking a challenge, she receives the most satisfaction doing commissioned work. “I find it exhilarating,” she said. “It’s an exercise in problem-solving, and my goal is to exceed clients’ expectations. I also guarantee my work. I tell my clients that if they don’t love the painting, they can’t have it.” Zink is also passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. She has taught corporate workshops for 15 years, and she often donates workshops as auction items for charity events. This will also be her third year of offering full-day workshops at her studio. “Anyone can register through my website or online store, and because I supply all of the materials, it’s a good way for people to test the waters to see if they enjoy painting,” she said. “Each workshop has a theme, such as aspen trees, cactus plants or cactus flowers. I structure my workshops for beginners and take participants step by step through the process. My goal is to help them learn in a comfortable, fun environment.”

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Zink’s Studio #25 on the Hidden in the Hills tour includes four guest artists: mixed media artist Tom Belloni, jeweler Suzanne Brown, paper and mixed media artist Karen O’Hanlon, and glass artist Sandy Pendleton.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Loralei Lazurak

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On the corner of a well-worn jeweler’s bench is a black and white photograph of a handsome young man in a military uniform. His hair is neatly groomed into a single wave and polished with pomade, and even without color, the sun gleams brightly from the gold buttons on his jacket. In the corner, handwritten in once-black Bic pen ink is the notation “1943.” The man in the photo is John Zychowski, now remembered lovingly as “Papa.” Born in Poland, he left for England at the start of WWII and joined the Polish division of the Royal Air Force. While there, he met a woman named Margaret, who stole the young soldier’s heart before he left for America to fight with the U.S. Army. John didn’t forget about Margaret, however. After the war, he returned to England to ask for her hand in marriage. Together, they returned to the United States, where John used his GI Bill to learn to make watches. John used that knowledge wisely. In 1949, he opened a jewelry store in New York. Along the way, he and Margaret raised four children. John’s store was a neighborhood-kind of store, where John knew his customers by name, and he was trusted to repair people’s most valuable items. He knew first who would soon be getting engaged, and he knew who was getting what on holidays and birthdays. Over time, he opened additional locations. The stores were a family affair, and even the children helped. After school in their early years, they stocked displays and helped to clean the stores. Once they were in high school, they took on more responsibilities during summer breaks. They worked hard, and in exchange, he taught them about more than just the value of diamonds and gold. From their parents, the children learned honesty and integrity, and they learned not only how to make a living, but how to make a life. november 2018

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ANDREW Z One of their sons, Andrew, thought he’d forge his own path separate from the jewelry business. He went to college to become a structural engineer and did well. A few years later though, he realized that his heart was firmly rooted in the business he’d known his entire life. After 35 years in the business, John handed his keys over to Andrew who, along with his wife Beth, began raising their sons and daughter in much the same way he had been raised. On weekends and during breaks, their children Scott, Kyle and Kristen buffed jewelry and changed watch batteries, and they learned the same valuable lessons about jewelry—and about life—that define them today.

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In the early 2000s, lured by the idea that winter was optional, the family left the bitter New Jersey cold and moved to Anthem. Unsure if he wanted to stay in the jewelry business that he loved, or settle into a structural engineering job where an income was guaranteed, Andrew followed his heart. He opened a small office from which to do jewelry repairs and sales, and began taking appointments. Within a year, he had his own store, Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, in Anthem’s Safeway Plaza.

GIVING BACK When Andrew first hung his shingle in 2004, Anthem residents were pioneers of sorts. His was among the earliest families who’d dared to venture so far north of Phoenix city lights.

“Back then, everyone was connected to everyone else,” he says. “It was the kind of place where I could say, ‘Hey, I need some landscaping. If you do that for me, I’ll exchange some jewelry for your wife for Christmas.’” Things may be different today, but at Andrew Z, Andrew, his family and the Andrew Z staff are doing their best to cultivate the neighborhood friendliness that his father was known for in Manhattan. He graduated from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America and is an IJO master jeweler, but for Anthem and the surrounding communities, he’s so much more than a jeweler. He’s become a trusted friend and confidant, and like his father, he

has earned his standing as a trusted and capable professional—one who puts integrity first, and whose value comes from virtue. Ask anyone in Anthem what Andrew Z Diamonds is known for, and you’ll likely hear that it’s their annual Christmas gift giveaway. This year marks the eighth year that Andrew and his family will hide gifts ranging in value from $20 to about $400. Clues are posted on social media, and crowds of people scramble to find them in parks, stores and other strategic spots. “It gets crazy,” said Scott, who started posting clues using Facebook Live last year. “I have literally watched what must have been 50 cars pull up and everyone rush out at the same time.” Sometimes the family sits in parked cars nearby watching the excitement unfold. In recent years, Beth noticed that weekend gift hunters, often out in early morning hours, were often with small children. “Mom saw all of these moms getting out of their cars with little kids in pajamas,” Scott says. “My mom can’t stop herself. She’s a grandma. She said, ‘What about the kids?!’ So now, on weekends, we put little toys in the gifts, too.” This year’s giveaway will begin on Black Friday, in conjunction with the store’s popular diamond stud earring sale, and end on Christmas Eve. It’s one of several ways Andrew Z gives back to the community, and one of the most rewarding. “One year, a woman came to us in tears after finding a gift. She and her husband hadn’t been doing well, and she said they hadn’t exchanged Christmas gifts in three years. It was the first gift she’d gotten,” Andrew

says with a catch in his voice. “It’s our busiest time of the year, and we hardly have time, but people have so much fun,” he adds. “I thought it would be a one-year thing, but people love it so much that we can’t stop.” “We’re supposed to be in the ‘make people happy’ business,” adds Scott. “This lets us wrap it up and put it out there.” From donations to high school clubs, to ProMusica, to Phoenix Children’s Hospital to Rotary, Andrew Z has a strong reputation of giving back. In 2010, the Anthem Chamber of Commerce, of which Scott is now on the board of directors, tapped him with the title “Business Person of the Year”; in 2013, the Anthem Community Council recognized him for Excellence in Community Service.

PASSING IT FORWARD Like their father before them, Scott and Kyle have developed their own ideas, but the jewelry business is in their blood. Kyle spends much of his time behind the workbench, doing repairs and developing his own designs. Older brother Scott has taken on a larger role at the store, learning from his dad how to manage the books and inventory, becoming a master jeweler himself, and carrying on a tradition of unusually personal and sincere customer service. He’s become an expert at CAD, taking the jewelry design process to the next level. Not only can he help to create the perfect piece, but customers can see what it will look like in a three-dimension view, so they know what to expect, and can tweak the design as they desire.

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Now a father of his own, Scott is eager to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Looking and sounding remarkably like the man in the black and white photograph sitting on his workbench, Scott’s passion is not only about creating a perfect diamond setting or hand-selecting pieces from jewelry shows; its in becoming part of stories. It’s in helping a young couple find the perfect rings to represent the beginning of their life together. It’s in hiding gifts for strangers and watching the excitement of discovery unfold on their faces. It’s in helping a granddaughter turn her mother and grandmother’s diamonds into a keepsake piece that allows her to carry their memories with her. It’s in passing along the spirit of excellence, diligence and most of all, kindness that his Papa began. “I’m proud of where we come from and what we do,” Scott says proudly. Beaming next to him, Andrew smiles, and from the corner of the workbench, another proud face, this one on black and white photo paper, smiles too. After all, it’s a family tradition. andrewzdiamonds.com

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“Making these pieces is somewhat brutal,” Shine says. “I joke that every time [we finish an installation], Jin says, ‘Never again!” but then I find another competition and show the specifications to her and she says, ‘I have an idea.’ It happens over and over again.” “I think it’s the burden of dreams,” adds Choi. “You have a vision that you can’t deny.” A trip to Antelope Canyon in April 2017 inspired ARIZONA!, which is the team’s first installation in the United States. “It was eye-opening—unlike anything we’ve ever seen anywhere in the world,” says Choi. “We were almost crying because it was so beautiful,

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calm and unbelievably crafted in terms of scale. It was formed by transparent forces of water and wind that, over time, carved out this beautiful thing. I wanted to capture it in lace form to create that force that is really powerful and yet feminine and graceful and elegant.” The piece, which will stay in place through March 2019, is meant to depict the struggle with nature and a celebration of the people who make Arizona their home. They are excited to see how the colors of the sunset play off the woven pattern created mostly by a team of Arizonans, as well as how viewers interact and become part of the art. “For us, it is really the making of the piece we now enjoy most of all,” says Shine. “Our volunteers are the mixing of every strand of life, allowing it to truly become a work of art by and for the community.” Along with the immersive art experiences, free educational activities and interactive events at the Scottsdale Waterfront, visitors can enjoy various local food options, as well as a beer and wine garden. “The public will be able to bring their family one day and their friends the next day and have totally unique experiences each time,” says Canal Convergence Public Art Manager Jennifer Gill. “By expanding our event from four to 10 consecutive days, we are now able to offer more programming and performances than ever before. This November is an exciting leap forward for Canal Convergence that you will not want to miss.” Tickets are now available for Canal Convergence’s Nov. 8 Launch Party, which will be a night of special programming, including live music by New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Floatus fire show by Phoenix’s own Walter Productions. Canal Convergence is produced with support from the City of Scottsdale and the Salt River Project. choishine.com canalconvergence.com

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Writer Fadi Sitto Photography Courtesy of Tovrea Carraro Society

Whether you're a Valley native, a transplant from another state or a snowbird, there's a good chance you've driven past the mysterious, domed Tovrea Castle off the 202. This historic tiered castle-like building is an Arizona hilltop landmark draped by history and grandeur. A testament to innovation and design, the beloved Tovrea Castle is one of the most popular attractions in the city since the Tovrea Carraro Society, a local non-profit organization formed to operate the site. In partnership with the City of Phoenix, they've been conducting guided tours of these intriguing grounds since March 2012. What happens when you reflect the dreams and vision of three ambitious, distinct yet separate families? You get Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights.

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Tovrea Castle and the surrounding Carraro Cactus Garden were built in 1928 by Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro. Anchored by the perched fourstory, 5,000-square-foot wonder of a castle, this 44acre desert compound also contains immaculately groomed cactus gardens and a scenic established walking trail. The castle itself has a unique design resembling a traditional three-tiered wedding cake and is constructed with stucco and pine wood. Situated on a granite promontory, it boasts eclectic and romanticized old-world architectural influences such as the parapets that surround the roof of each tier. Tovrea Castle enchantingly lights up the Phoenix city night with LED and incandescent light bulbs. The serene Sonoran botanical flora provides spectacular views of the entire property. Today, the cactus gardens showcase over 5,000 individual cacti in over 100 different varieties, all maintained by volunteers of the Tovrea Carraro Society. Along with indigenous local plants, the gardens also present various desert-related specimens from Central America, South America and Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sahara Desert. The curious history of this remarkable landmark goes back to 1907 when F.L. and Lizzie Warner established their homestead atop this random Southwest desert land and built their house. In five years, by law, the land was theirs. As years passed, they kept adding parcels to their property holdings. When F.L. and Lizzie passed away, F.L.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niece, Lillian Warner Smith, inherited the property, eventually selling 277 acres to a man by the name of Alessio Carraro in 1928.

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Note: Tours for the castle sell out long ahead of time. RSVP online or by phone. Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights October through December Friday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. January through March Friday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. April through May Friday through Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. June Friday through Saturday 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. September Friday through Sunday 7:30 a.m. 5025 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix Free for children 2 and under $20 per person 602-256-3221 tovreacarrarosociety.org

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Carraro, an Italian immigrant, came to the United States in 1907 and built a fortune in the sheet metal business in San Francisco. He moved to Arizona with dreams of developing the Southwest desert just east of Phoenix into a resort destination known as Carraro Heights. The centerpiece of his design was an elaborate grand hotel, the castle structure we see today. The structure's design and surrounding gardens are the result of Alessio's vision. The 14-month project was completed in 1930. Timing is everything. Unfortunately, it was the height of the Great Depression, and Alessio Carraro's dreams were fleeting. The hotel and a portion of the property were sold in 1931. Alessio passed away in 1964, but his imaginative spirit and vision lived on, thanks, in part to the castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next owner. Edward Ambrose Tovrea, a true pioneer from Illinois who built a prosperous empire, moved west and started a freight company, transporting goods between Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He eventually settled in Arizona, where he built and owned butcher shops throughout the state. His final stop was in Phoenix, where he established the Arizona Packing Company. In 1931, Edward and his second wife, Della, purchased the castle and the adjacent land from Alessio Carraro. Sadly, Edward passed away within a year. Della resided in the castle until her death in 1969. The castle and surrounding land, known as Cactus Gardens, were purchased from the Tovrea Family Estate by the City of Phoenix in 1993, which began an effort to restore the building and revitalize the gardens. Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights is now part of the Phoenix parks system, and is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. tovrecarrarosociety.org

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Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Tavits Photography and Tim Fuchs

The Scottsdale Culinary Festival, one of the longest-running food festivals in the country and the signature fundraising event for the Scottsdale League for the Arts, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2018. Over time it has expanded from a weekend food festival to several culinary fundraising events throughout the year. Through these events, the Scottsdale League for the Arts has raised more than $4.5 million to support the arts in Maricopa County since 2000. “The evolution of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is truly a decades-long story of cooperation, partnership and charity between the Scottsdale League for the Arts, Scottsdale Arts and the City of Scottsdale,” said Glenn Azzari, who was recently named president of the Scottsdale League for the Arts. “Our membership is continually asking how we can keep pace with the times, whether it is by adding events, expanding offerings or making changes so that our guests can enjoy culinary philanthropy in a fun way.” The Scottsdale League for the Arts is a non-profit organization that provides grants to artists, art programs and arts education across Maricopa County. The proceeds from its culinary events fund its grants program and culinary arts scholarships. The Scottsdale League for the Arts’ 2017 grant recipients include Fountain

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Hills Community Theater, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, the Phoenix Film Foundation and Valley Youth Theatre. The Scottsdale League for the Arts was formed in 1978 as the Men’s League of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with a mission to raise funds for capital improvements to the Performing Arts Center. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival started as a way to raise funds for these improvements. At that time, it was an indoor event with a few local restaurants and vendors. The event has grown to become one of Arizona’s most popular festivals with more than 35 restaurants and 25,000 attendees annually. In the past several years, the Scottsdale League for the Arts has added more culinary fundraising events to increase its impact and reach in the community. “We offer an exciting menu of culinary fundraisers that draw all types of guests,” said Azzari. “Cooks + Corks in November is an upscale tasting event featuring some of the Valley’s most prestigious chefs and worldclass wine pairings. In December, the Brunch Club hosts the Valley’s tastiest morning featuring the all-stars of the local brunch scene.” The sixth annual Cooks + Corks event will take place on November 2 at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Some of Arizona’s finest chefs will create sophisticated bites paired with fine wines enhanced by live music and stunning desert views. Participating restaurants include T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms, Deseo at the Westin Kierland, Jewel’s Bakery and

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Café, LONS’s at the Hermosa Inn, Fat Ox, the Arizona Biltmore, Dahl Restaurant Group, and Proof and Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Beverages will be provided by Cellar 433, Moet & Chandon, Tobin James Cellars, Terradora di Paolo and Press Coffee Roasters. VIP admission includes a champagne welcome, gift bags, an exclusive lounge area, and early access to food and wine tastings. Now in its second year, the Brunch Club event will take place at Mountain Shadows on December 1. The event will feature brunch bites from Valley chefs paired with cocktails, champagne and beer in a fun setting with a lively DJ and breathtaking mountain views. Last year’s menu included green chili pork chilaquiles, banana ricotta pancakes and brioche French toast. More information on participating restaurants and tickets for this year’s event are available at thebrunchclubaz.com. The Scottsdale League for the Arts hosts happy hour fundraisers on the third Thursday of each month at restaurants around the Valley where supporters can gather to enjoy food and drink specials. Attendees also have the opportunity to win raffle prizes.

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the art of organization These fundraising events lead up to the 2019 Scottsdale Culinary Festival, which will take place April 13-14 on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Weekend activities include food and beverage tastings, competitions, cooking demonstrations, family activities and live music, showcasing the Valley’s culinary talent and suppliers. “We have seen multiple generations of families, groups of friends and thousands of people from all over the Valley attend the festival over the years,” said Azzari. “It’s the smells, the tastes, the sounds and the wonderful shared experiences that people remember. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival creates memories that last for years and we pride ourselves on giving our attendees the best possible experience.” Volunteers are critical to the success of the Scottsdale League for the Arts and its culinary fundraising events. “The Scottsdale League for the Arts is a 100% volunteer organization. We are always looking for new restaurants, volunteers and members who value our mission of culinary philanthropy,” said Azzari. “Our events are successful because of a diverse group of energetic people who commit time, energy and funds to support the arts and arts education locally through the tastiest fundraisers in Arizona.” scottsdalefest.org

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Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Puff Pastry Nothing says fall time like these bright orange foods. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also delicious!

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry 1 cup diced butternut squash 1 sweet potato, peeled, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar + more for top 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + more for top olive oil

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil. Place butternut squash on one end and sweet potato on the other end. Toss with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until tender. While baking, unroll puff pastry and place on sheet pan lined with foil or parchment. Melt butter, and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush puff pastry with mixture and set aside. Once squash and sweet potato pieces are tender, remove from oven and turn to 400 degrees. Let squash and sweet potato cool for 5 minutes, then spread pieces onto puff pastry. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place back in oven for 15 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden. Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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Apple Pecan Spiced Brie Apple pecan spiced Brie is a great appetizer to serve at a holiday party or even just a cozy night by the fireplace! Calvados is an apple brandy, but can be substituted for apple juice or apple cider.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 1 wheel of Brie (14 oz.) 2 cups chopped red apple (about 2 apples) 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup Calvados (apple brandy) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions: Remove Brie from package and place on sheet pan lined with parchment. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop apples into cubes. Melt butter in medium saucepan, then add apples and sauce over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place Brie in oven for about 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15 minutes while you finish preparing the apple pecan mixture. Remove saucepan from heat and add brandy, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Return to heat and add pecans. Cook slowly until Brie is done heating. Place Brie on serving plate and top with apple pecan mixture. Serve with crackers and enjoy! Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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