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January 2015

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Sweeping mountain views are yours to enjoy in this

Picture yourself with a glass of wine at the end of the

new home under construction in Desert Mountain with

day, enjoying the gorgeous sunsets that are unique to

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the Arizona desert. After the sun goes down, there is

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623-341-8221 // imagesaz.com owner/publisher Shelly Spence

editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

contributing writers Donna Kublin Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Amanda Christmann Larson Jim McAllister Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence Susan Kern-Fleischer

Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Mike Harvey Jamie Pogue Jerri Parness Michele Celentano Monica Longenbaker Brenna Zumbro

Graphic artist Sam Paul

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Architecting a Life of Love

Nancy Beadle pictured in front of the Driggs House in Paradise Valley, which was designed by her late husband, architect Al Beadle.

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welcome Happy New Year from our family to yours! It’s that time of year where we exchange the holiday rush for a slower paced period of contemplation, with renewed hope for what a fresh calendar year may bring.

Whether you believe in making resolutions or have already resolved not to make any this year, I hope your 2015 will be full of successes in all shapes and sizes … and perhaps a few surprises, too. After all, we can try to plan our life’s journey as much as possible, but most often it’s the unforeseen opportunities that bring us the biggest rewards.

I can say that with some authority, having spent 14 years managing the unexpected with the magazine you hold in your hands. Many of the stories that fill these pages are

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the result of a carefully refined editorial process, but there are always those exceptions — a last-minute addition or twist in our approach — that turn out to be some of our most crowning achievements.

So as we enter our 15th year in this crazy-cool business, I’d like to propose a toast to you, our cherished clients and readers. It’s all of you who make ImagesAZ possible and ensure our year ahead will be one full of nonstop learning, loving and, most of all, living.

Thank you and all the best in 2015!

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family

Paul & Barbara Magtibay If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email

Meet the Magtibay Family Writer Lara Piu Photographer Loralei Lazurek

Lucky for Paul, Joan, Peter and Jack Magtibay, their mother is no matchmaker. More than 28 years ago, Barbara Magtibay tried to set up her future husband, Paul, with one of her good friends.

“When I first met Paul, I thought he was funny,” says Barbara. “He made me laugh and we had so much fun together, so why would I try to set him up with anyone else?” Paul and Barbara ended up dating for five years and have now been married for 23 years. Today, they live in Cave Creek with their four kids.

shelly@imagesaz.com.

A typical day at the Magtibay house includes much organizing and planning for the kids’ busy schedules involving sporting events, homework and clubs. In addition, Barbara is a teacher at Black Mountain Elementary. She teaches a second and third grade combination class and has also taught first, fourth and fifth grades throughout her 13 years in the profession. She first discovered her passion for working with children when she was a lifeguard in high school.

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“I’ve always liked being around kids, which is why I have a big family, too,” says Barbara.

Her love for her job makes it enjoyable to head to work every day.

“Black Mountain is a community,” she says. “You walk on the campus and feel like you’re home. The staff cares about everyone and we back each other up. We want the kids to feel safe and excited about school. When my own kids were there, I never needed to have a specific preference of teacher. I knew that all of them cared for the students. We’re all there for the same reason: the kids.”

In 1991, Paul began his residency and fellowship training at Mayo Clinic, first in Rochester, Minnesota, and now in Phoenix. Since 2004, he has served as a consultant gynecologic oncologist and chairman of the department of gynecologic oncology and surgery.

Paul feels fortunate for his career, which he says would not be possible without the support of his wife and children.

“My family has made numerous sacrifices during my busy training years and continues to do so during my time as an active practitioner and administrator,” Paul says. “I am very blessed to have a fulfilling career and the love and support of my family.”

Paul enjoys the opportunity to help so many women and their families.

“Mayo Clinic has provided me with so many opportunities to continue my education and enhance my career,” he says. “But most importantly, Mayo allows me to provide the best care to each and every patient without the financial constraints or incentives that may affect the medical industry today. My goal is simply to do what is best for the patient.”

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Paul adds that the perception that Mayo Clinic is only

Peter attends Cactus Shadows High School and their

for the wealthy is a myth. He says, “Mayo accepts a

youngest boy, Jack, attends Sonoran Trails Middle

wide number of insurance providers and offers care

School. Both Peter and Jack play basketball and

ranging from preventative medicine to complex, tertiary

participate in cross-country and track.

care of the critically ill.”

“We’ve been very lucky,” Barbara says. “One of my Even with their fruitful career, Paul and Barbara are

favorite memories is from when they were little and I

most proud of their four children. Their oldest, Paul,

would look in the rearview mirror of the car and see

was among the four boys who broke the Cactus

them all asleep in the back seat. Our biggest challenge

Shadows’ school record in the 4x800-meter relay in

is their inevitable leaving. We’re just trying to enjoy and

2012. He is now studying health sciences as a junior at

embrace every second of having them around because

Arizona State University’s downtown campus.

they do grow up. It’s hard to watch them leave the nest.”

His younger sister, Joan, also currently attends ASU as a freshman. Joan is planning on majoring in journalism

Even with two of their children in college, the Magtibays

and public relations. She was an editor for the

make it a priority to take a family vacation every July.

yearbook and newspaper during high school, as well as a member of the cross-country team.

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Jan. 17 Duet Cabaret Celebrate the power of music with this collaboration featuring acclaimed music director Robert “Bob” Moody, string ensemble Simply Three, established pianist Larry Loeber and youth prodigy Samuel Yu. 5 p.m. $30, includes artists’ reception with appetizers and beverages. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

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Jan. 7 Antarctica: Journey to the White Continent Christine Regan Lake takes you on a breathtaking visual journey

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Call ahead to register. 2-3 p.m. Free.

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

Jan. 9, 16, 25, 30 Pinnacle Concert Series Pinnacle Presbyterian Church presents several musical concerts in January, including the Charles Lewis Quintet, Jan. 9; Mark Kroos playing the double-necked guitar, Jan. 16; The Brothers Four, Jan. January 2015

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements 25; and First Day, Jan. 30.

valuable experience by

Check website for times

performing a variety of

and ticket prices. Pinnacle

instrumental selections in

Presbyterian Church, 25150

the acclaimed MIM Music

N. Pima Rd., 480-303-2474,

Theater. 2 p.m. $10 per

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person. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo

Jan. 9-18

Blvd., 480-840-0457,

Desert Foothills Theater Presents Hairspray

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Follow the adventures of heroine Tracy Turnblad as she and her bouffant hairdo dance their way through

Jan. 13

1960s Baltimore. Check website for show times

Foosia’s One-Year Celebration

and ticket prices. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center,

Jan. 15

Black Box Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-1981, dftheater.org.

Celebrate Foosia’s one-year

Binkley’s Dinner by Chef Jon Paul Hutchins Chef Kevin Binkley reunites with his former culinary instructor, award-winning chef Jon Paul Hutchins of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, to host a special six-course dinner showcasing fresh meats, seafood and other exotic, wintry eats.

5-9:30 p.m. $98 per person. Binkley’s Restaurant, 6920 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-437-1072, binkleysrestaurant.com.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Holland

the rich sounds of jazz with

Gallery of Fine Art, Foothills

the energy of pop music.

Community Foundation,

6 p.m. $30 per person.

34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B,

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion,

480-488-1090, azfcf.org.

101 Easy St., 480-488-7169,

Jan. 10

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Inside Out and Upside Down: The Works of Sue Avery Lewis and Mary LaRue Wells

media paintings, including

Exhibit runs Jan. 2-30.

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cuisine. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Foosia, 13610 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-389-1520, foosiafresh.com.

Jan. 14 AAS Lecture: Billingsley Hopi Dancers Learn about the Billingsley Hopi Dancers from guest speaker Ken Zoll, executive director of the Verde Valley

the Arizona Archaeology Society’s monthly meeting.

Jan. 10

Jan. 11

Kiwanis Concert Series: Beachfront Property Beachfront Property

Arizona Musicfest’s Young Performers Concert Series

performs with a smooth

Arizona’s top young

singing style that combines

classical musicians gain

variations of Avery Lewis’ “Vehicles of Inquiry” series.

fresh and healthy Asian

Desert Foothills Chapter of

and Mary LaRue Wells of oil, acrylic and mixed

free bowl of the restaurant’s

Archaeology Center, at the

Artists Sue Avery Lewis exhibit their whimsical works

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Jan. 16-18 Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Stroll among the works of more than 165 award-winning fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad while sipping on a vast array of domestic and imported wines available for tasting.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, $3; Free admission for Carefree residents and children under 18. Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.

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Jan. 17

Jan. 29

Antique Appraisal Day be on hand to examine

Boots, Bling and Beautiful Things Luncheon and Tea

your treasures, discuss

Meet five talented artists

Appraiser Sean Morton will

their origins and assess

Jan. 24-25

their value. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $20 per item; limit of two items per person, per session. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764,

MIM Presents: Experience China Kick off the Year of the Ram with musical performances, lion dances, hands-on activities and a special Chinese-inspired menu at CafĂŠ Allegro. Supported by Phoenix Chinese Week.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

cavecreekmuseum.org.

Jan. 22

Jan. 23-25

Sips and Sounds Concert Series: Affinity

Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon

Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival

Relax and listen to the

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musical sounds of Affinity, a 10-piece powerhouse band

special guest Arthur

Native American culture

Kerns, a Scottsdale author

and artistry with 100

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highly acclaimed artists

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Carefree Desert Gardens,

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101 Easy St., 480-488-2014,

with an extensive repertoire of contemporary swing, big band jazz and smooth vocal harmonies. 3-6 p.m.

Free. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8777-8989 N. Scottsdale Rd., theshopsgaineyvillage.com.

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and view their works for purchase at this event hosted by the Carefree Philanthropic Educational Organization. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $50 per person. Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., 480-488-1840 by Jan. 24 for reservations.

Jan. 31 Artists of Scottsdale Ranch Art Show Purchase original works of art from more than 20 local artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, ceramics, jewelry and mixed media. Silent auction benefits Virginia Piper Cancer Outreach Program.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Scottsdale Ranch Community Clubhouse, 10585 N. 100th St., artistsofscottsdaleranch.com.

Jan. 31 Kiwanis Concert Series: Dana Daniels Comedic magician Dana Daniels teams up with his psychic parrot Luigi to prove his little green friend truly is clairvoyant. 6 p.m. $30 per person. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., 480-488-7169, kiwaniscarefree.org.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements as seven other artists handpicked by Kohn, including painters Andrey Kartashov, Oleg Trofimov

Sonoran Arts League Opens Gallery at el Pedregal

and Isabelle Delannoy, and sculptors Christopher Schulz, Kira Pandukht, Nikita

The Sonoran Arts League

Young and Linda Prokop.

teamed up with el Pedregal

Kohn’s work appears in

at The Boulders to create

leading galleries across the

The Gallery at el Pedregal,

United States and Europe.

a unique place where

For more information, visit

collectors, students and

CCPR Presents Rodeo Rookie with First Buckle

educators can discover,

Cave Creek Pro Rodeo president Traci Casale and Buckin’

learn and collect art from

Awards owner Gina Kraut recently presented National Finals

local artists. The gallery

Rodeo rookie qualifier Junior Noguiera with his first

opened in December on

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association buckle. Nogueira,

the second floor and

a rookie roping sensation from Brazil, earned the honor for

features artists in residence,

team roping with partner and seven-time world champion

workshops, el PedreGALLERY Workshops for Children and K-12 student artworks. The gallery is open Wednesday,

header Jake Barnes at the 2014 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo held earlier this year. Nogueira and Barnes, who came

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rookie heeler. The 2015 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is

The Foothills Community

scheduled for March 27-29, 2015.

a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, is located at 34505 N.

ranked fifth in team roping; Nogueira was the top-earning

Program Awards More Than $17,000 in Grants to Seven CCUSD Teachers

out of semi-retirement last year to partner with Noguiera, are

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12-5 p.m. El Pedregal

recently awarded $17,200

Daniels and Blake Olson

to seven Teacher Vision

recently invested in the

Grant recipients in the

CEREC-3D machine from

Cave Creek Unified School

Sirona Dental Systems,

District for the 2014-15

which allows for faster

school year. The special

completion of porcelain

grants enable local

crowns instead of the

schools to pilot and adopt

traditional one-to threeweek process. The system

New Technology Enables Patients to Receive SameDay Dental Crowns

includes a camera, CAD/

Patients of Carefree

machine. For more

Dentists, located at 7518

information or to schedule

Elbow Bend, can now

an appointment, email

receive same-day dental

info@carefreedentists.com

crowns with the help of

or call 480-488-9735.

CAM instrumentation, computer and milling

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Foundation’s Partners in Education Program

new technology. Drs. Elysa

Scottsdale Rd.

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andrekohnfineart.com.

Andre Kohn Fine Art Opens in Scottsdale

sustainable and transferable educational innovations that advance learning in

Andre Kohn Fine Art

the arts, mathematics,

recently opened in

communications, information

Scottsdale’s celebrated arts

technology or the

district at 7034 E. Main St.

environment. The seven

The gallery features the

grant recipients were

oil paintings and giclées

chosen out of a total of

of Andre Kohn, as well

17 creative applications,

including several from charter and private schools.

Recipients include Janelle Roberts-Perrin, on behalf of CCUSD’s physical education team; Lisa Artenian, Bella Vista College Preparatory; Kimberly Blackert and Kathy Mellody, Horseshoe Trails Elementary; Kari Frentzel and Hilary Sohm, QI Montessori; and Jonathan Brechner, Foothills Academy College Preparatory.

Western Museum Opens in Scottsdale Jan. 15 Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will open to the public Jan. 15. Located at 3830 N. Marshall Way in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the city-owned museum features artworks by renowned artists, historic artifacts of the Old and New West, interactive exhibits, multimedia productions and an ongoing schedule of fun, educational programs and public events. A partnership with Arizona State University provides additional resources, enabling the museum to become a communication and learning center for studies of the West. For more information, including hours and admission prices, visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

Twisted Tree Farm Stables Twisted Tree Farm Stables is the premier equestrian facility in North Scottsdale.

The facility offers a successful training and sales stable of top show jumpers, hunters and equitation horses. The staff at Twisted Tree Farm is comprised of enthusiastic horse people who love horses and the equestrian sport. Whether your riding ambitions consist of enjoying a comfortable hobby or taking your personal riding skills to the next level, Twisted Tree Farm wants to help you achieve your goals. We have the facilities, expertise and desire to help you realize your potential in personal riding as well as in the show ring. Twisted Tree Farm offers riding lessons for very beginners all the way up to the very advanced; school horses are available. For more information, including hours and prices, visit twistedtreefarm.com.

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Writer Donna Kublin

Ever watch an infant check out something new? If you

and educator, her artwork is not only artistic, but also

have, you probably saw a toy being peered at from all

carries a message. Her portfolio consists of several series,

angles, being twisted in all directions and, with dexterity,

each based upon a single idea. From this idea she has

being turned inside out. The new toy captured the child’s

fashioned fine jewelry, watercolor and ink drawings, mixed

imagination and propelled him to explore all of it.

media collages and oil paintings. The series she will exhibit is called “Vehicles of Inquiry.”

Imagination is what the next art exhibition at Holland Fine Art Gallery is all about. That, and a dash of whimsy,

The basis for “Vehicles” is the notion that on life’s

fantasy and artistry underpinned with thought-provoking

journey, important questions drive who we are and what

ideas. Not at all easy to do, but Sue Avery Lewis and

we do. For example, “What moves you to growth?” or

Mary LaRue Wells are both masters at it. Their original

“What drives you to the edge?” Both great questions for

work is imaginative, upbeat and easily accessible in their

self-reflection. Translating it into imagery that is playful,

exciting show, “Inside Out and Upside Down.”

Lewis captures the essence of the question, symbolizing it as the driver of the vehicle, not a person.

Sue Avery Lewis’ fun and approachable artwork belies the deep thought she puts into it. Being an internal thinker

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“My art aims to make a whimsical first impression and

then engage the viewer metaphorically in meaningful contemplation,” said Lewis. “I want it to be lighthearted and reflective at the same time.” Lewis’ work is the inside out part of the exhibition.

Mary LaRue Wells’ “Playing Card” series suggests the upside down part of the show. These paintings are wired to be hung either direction. For example, “Sometimes I’m Naughty; Sometimes, Nice” can be hung with the devilish cat side up or turned upside down to show the haloed cat. Many of the titles in her work are quite unusual.

Wells paints from an inner landscape while seeing the world from an artistic, surrealistic perspective and a whimsical twist on reality. She likes to surprise people with a unique slant on every subject.

“My work is playful, but not lighthearted; there is an edge to it,” she said. “It may take time to find it, but it is there, hidden among the images of familiar animals and figures.”

A well-established artist who has a long history of showing her work coast to coast in galleries in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Hilton Head, to name a few, she also has had numerous one-person shows, including the National Wildlife Federation and the U.S. Geological Survey.

“Inside Out and Upside Down” is on display until January 30, with an artist reception open to all being held at the gallery on Saturday, January 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both artists will have samples of their books: “Vehicles of Inquiry: A Contemplative Journey” by Lewis and “From an Inner Landscape”

by Wells.

FCF Holland Community Center recently opened the Gallery for Fine Arts, and this is the third exhibit to be shown there.

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“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.”

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Writer Margie BouttĂŠ

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Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia,

through medieval structures built over

is most often positioned as part of

the original Roman town. The maze

a broader Spanish itinerary or as a

of medieval streets periodically opens

distinct destination unto itself. However,

onto fine piazzas that are usually

the new high-speed link to Paris is

dotted with al fresco restaurants and

allowing for the possibility to position

street musicians.

Barcelona as part of a two-city short break with Paris. Southwestern France

There are many great names in Catalan

also shares many cultural chords with

history, including George Orwell, Joan

Catalonia and would combine well on

Miró and Salvadore Dalí, but no one

a regional itinerary, especially now

shaped the identity of Barcelona more

that there is a high-speed link that

than Antoni Gaudí. In 1883, when

calls at Nimes along the way.

Gaudí began building the signature structure of Barcelona, La Sagrada

Hosting the 1992 Olympics helped

Familia, he was seeking forms that

Barcelona emerge from a long period

seemed to rise out of the architectural

of despondency into a hip city enjoyed

vocabulary of nature itself. Though the

by culturally sophisticated travelers.

moving lines and strange shapes of his

The Olympics channeled investments

buildings have been labeled baroque

in infrastructure and left an Olympic

and claimed even by surrealists, Gaudí

Port in Poblenou popular with artists in

saw his work as an attempt to build

what had been a blighted neighborhood.

as nature built. More than two million

The diversity of modern Barcelona is

people

on display on its most famous street,

every year.

visit

the

soaring

cathedral

Las Ramblas, which runs right through the center of the city.

Dalí

once

said

that

Gaudí

turned

stone into flesh, and it’s true that his It is important to understand that while

buildings feel more like organisms than

Barcelona and Catalonia in general

buildings. Several of Gaudí’s buildings

are Spanish, they also have separate

were made UNESCO World Heritage

identities based on the singularity of

sites in 1984. The cathedral’s central

Catalan culture. Today, Barcelona is

Tower of Jesus will measure 550 feet

by far the most popular destination in

when it is finally finished in 2026.

Spain. In 2012, a full 46.6 percent of Americans traveling in Spain traveled

A Garden City

in

When

Catalonia,

mostly

to

Barcelona.

we

think

of

Islamic

Spain,

The runners up were Madrid at 23.2

we usually think of Andalucía, but

percent and Andalucía at 13.7 percent.

Barcelona’s connection can be seen

During 2012, tourist arrivals from the

in the dozens of gardens sprinkled

United States to the province grew by

throughout the city. In the Quran,

9.3 percent to reach 800,000 visitors.

paradise is described as a place of gardens with flowing fountains, a place

Catalan Identity

like Barcelona. The Park Güell, another

Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is one of

of Gaudí’s creations, was designed

Europe’s finest “Old Cities.” In it, you

for his lifelong patron, Eusebi Güell.

can trace the cultural origins of the city

The park is a classic Gaudí landscape

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highlighted by the 86 columns of the Sala Hispóstila. Parks

Museums of Barcelona

were a feature of Barcelona long before Gaudí arrived on

Barcelona has nearly 60 museums and the most popular

the scene. A maze is at the center of the Horta Labyrinth

is in La Sagrada Familia. Another Gaudí-oriented museum

Park where a Catalan aristocrat created numerous gardens,

is La Pedrera, an apartment building with a great waving

statues and pavilions at the end of the 18th century.

exterior that is another of his most famous works. La Pedrera features everything from Renaissance drawings to

Designed in 1870 by Josep Fontsere, the idea behind

modern paintings. The Fundació Joan Miró and the Picasso

Ciutadella Park was to transform the facilities at the site

Museum feature fine collections of both modern masters.

of the military citadel built by Philip V at the end of the

The Catalan Museum of History is a good recommendation

War of Spanish Succession into public gardens to house the

for those who plan to explore the province.

first Universal Exposition. About half of the park is home to

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the city zoo. Visitors wander down lakeside paths and to the

Barcelona’s Spanish village, El Poble Espanyol, is a walled

Cascada, a triumphal fountain built in 1881, complete with

village that offers examples of Spain’s regional architectural

a pair of crab statues that salute the goddess Venus and

styles. It also has 12 restaurants, 40 craft shops, cafés and

the gleaming Quadriga de l’Aurora. It’s also worth noting

tapas bars, a flamenco club and a club with a cabaret show.

that Barcelona is a beach city with almost three miles of

Built in 1929 as a temporary arts pavilion for the Barcelona

very swimmable strand in four beach areas easily reached

World’s Fair, it continues on today, welcoming more than

by public transport from the city center: Barceloneta, Icària,

1.5 million people per year as the fourth most visited site

Marbella (a nude beach) and Sitges beaches.

in Barcelona.

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Touring Catalonia Catalonia is home to more than 2,000 Romanesque churches, castles and monasteries. Romanesque art, which surfaced around 1,000 A.D., marks a period when Roman and Carolingian art and architecture merged into one sensibility. Barcelona, the jumping off point for the routes, is home to the Catalan Museum of Art Montjuïc. The beauties of Romanesque architecture reach their zenith on both sides of the Pyrenees both in Catalonia and also to the north in such French provinces as the Midi-Pyrenees, especially in Toulouse. The Catalan Department of Tourism identified six specific routes that guide visitors through the province’s rich art and architectural heritage. From the French town of Nimes on the Barcelona-Paris high-speed route, travelers can easily connect to Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Montpelier and the south of France.

The wilds of Catalonia are also prominent attractions for skiers and hikers alike. A three-and-a-half-hour jaunt from Barcelona, the five-star La Pleta Hotel and Spa offers skiing in the Pyrenees in winter and jeep explorations on mountain trails in summer. This 70-room Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is located in the Val d’Aran, Baqueira, and has a reputation for fine Catalan cuisine. Baqueira offers nearly 5,000 acres of prime skiing domain and 58 miles of marked runs for skiers and snowboarders.

In the summer, the mountains remain a haven of activity with more than 185 miles of marked hiking trails, bike trails, fly fishing, horseback riding and whitewater rafting.

Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years.

Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, a Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/ resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world.

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Hoop dancer Brian Hammill

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

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Hopi hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah, along with fellow

has traveled around the world sharing his gifts, has

hoop dancing world champion Brian Hammill, are proud

won a JUNO Award for his songwriting ability and has

to return to Carefree for the 4th Annual Carefree Indian

been nominated for a Native American Music Award for

Market and Cultural Festival, a free three-day event that

his solo work. He also makes musical instruments and

runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 23–25 in the

produces Native American music professionally for both

Carefree Desert Gardens.

himself and other Native American recording artists.

Sinquah has performed the historic and intricate dances

Sinquah started hoop dancing alongside his children at

and music of the Hopi, Tewa and Choctaw nations. He

the age of 40, and since then has won two world titles.

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He is proud to have the opportunity to dance because it was not very long ago that Native Americans were barred from dancing by the United States government for fear of uprising.

“My main reason for dancing is to influence people in a positive way; to encourage them to respect and care for our environment,” he says. “Without the environment, we can’t exist.”

Hoop dancing is believed to have originated in Taos, New Mexico, as a type of healing dance found among the cultural traditions of several Native American nations. Like many indigenous dances, it is a storytelling dance. As the dancer moves the hoops through and around his body, he creates various shapes that tell stories of creation.

“Legend tells us that the dance was first performed by a young boy while his grandfather sang for him,” Sinquah explains. “They said every time he passed through a hoop it would add a day on to the life of the sick person he danced for. As with all dances, it is performed to heal others as well as our surroundings. We never dance for ourselves, but for others who can’t dance for themselves — especially our ancestors and veterans who our creator blessed us with.”

Festival attendees can enjoy the dancing of Sinquah and Hammill at the outdoor amphitheater.

The festival is a great opportunity to celebrate the Southwest and all that it has to offer. Native cultures will unite with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying traditional and contemporary jewelry, sculpture, artwork and handcrafts. The festival celebrates Native American artisanship and intercultural understanding. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend.

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Writer Donna Kublin

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Kyle Hobratschk, a talented artist with ties to Carefree, the Sonoran Arts League and Cactus Shadows High School, has discovered a new inspiration. The bricks, mortar, support pillars, windows and even termite damage of a building in Corsicana, Texas, fuel much of his current work. He believes it also inspires others through an artist residency program he began there.

While in high school, Hobratschk was known for his exquisitely detailed representational paintings that garnered praise and many awards. He attended college at Southern Methodist University, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and printmaking, with architectural subject matter then becoming his main focus.

After graduating in 2011, he purchased the empty 1898 Italianate style Odd Fellows Lodge at 100 W. 3rd Ave. in Corsicana, where both Mobil and Wolf Brand Chile were founded. Located 50 miles south of Dallas, Corsicana possesses notable turn-ofthe-century Italianate architecture standing amid a predominate oil and agriculture industry.

The Italianate style is a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of classical architecture. It features the models and architectural vocabulary of 16th-century Italian Renaissance architecture, which served as inspiration for both Palladianism and Neoclassicism, synthesized with picturesque aesthetics.

The 100 West building was constructed by and for the Odd Fellows Fraternity, who after many years moved and left an unaltered space of dry, understated elegance

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For the past two and a half years, the 11,000-square-foot space has been undergoing refurbishment by Hobratschk and six other artists, who do most of the work themselves. These artists were seeking respite from a big city atmosphere, as well an intense studio experience. Intense is what they got. Brick and mortar, glass and

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frames, roof and decorative cornices have all received sweaty attention, and in return have provided an architectural education that ceaselessly informs the resident artists’ artwork.

In addition to being an Odd Fellows meeting space, the building has served downtown

Corsicana

with

groceries,

butchered meat, guns, bingo nights and deer chili cook-offs. The artists replaced gun racks with wood racks and pool tables with drafting tables to enable the collective of writers and visual artists to work in the large, quiet rooms. The past two years have witnessed a progression of improvements to both safeguard the structure and create an effective livework environment.

The space not only provides for the artists’ functional needs, but also serves as a living showroom for their work.

The artists are beginning a Kunsthalle (art exhibition space) in residency-like format complete with a wood shop, printmaking

studio

and

large

open

rooms for any creation conceived here.

The furniture designed and built here, including worktables, storage chests, benches and bed frames, are also used to create a complete aesthetic.

A combination of period antiques and artist-made pieces furnish the building, and they often invite clients from Dallas to visit their open studios.

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performance and visual art. Hobratschk hopes to begin a

In the process of building reconstruction, he discovered a

non-profit in the future and provide grants to artists who

treasure trove of inspiration.

want to take advantage of the live-work space. Currently, a house from 1888 located a few blocks away is being

“The building is teaching me a lot about architecture and

remodeled to offer lodging for weekend workshops, seminars,

materials,” he said. “We had to replace the white painted

exhibitions and an artist-in-residence in the original carriage

foam roof and as the contractors removed the damaged

house.

areas, I was fascinated by the underlying support structures and learned about materials that later found their way into

Hobratschk continues to pursue an architecturally based body

my work.”

of artwork in drawing, painting, printmaking and woodworking.

The separate mediums seam together with drafted plans for

As an example, using a fallen brick as a form along with

joinery-focused furniture and scaled models, and their visual

the old white roof paint product, he created models that he

representation in both paint and traditional intaglio methods.

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white and controlling spot lighting. He also sculpted a form reminiscent of the cavity left in the foundation where the support pillars damaged by termite and wood rot were removed and replaced.

“Instead of purely representational work of identifiable subjects like chairs or desert landscapes, I am now creating representational

work

of

my

own

constructed subject matter and models based on architectural concepts not readily identifiable,” he explained. “They may appear very abstract, but are actually true representations.”

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Hobratschk regularly returns to Carefree, where he grew up and remains actively drawn to the desert landscape as a source of complex subject matter. He participates in the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, with 2014 marking his seventh consecutive year.

“This year was wonderful, as always,” he said. “The woman who bought the very first painting I ever sold, which was when I was in middle school, stopped by to see me. It was fun to reminisce with her about how my work has evolved, and especially fun to learn she still has that painting.” kylehobratschk.com 100westcorsicana.com 480-677-0928

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Writer Lara Piu

Hoop dancer Tony Duncan

Art, music, dance and storytellers of the Southwest are returning to Stagecoach Village.

The 6th Annual Cave Creek Indian Market continues its tradition of celebrating the rich and colorful history of the Southwest with a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and craftsmen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stagecoach Village has become a popular destination for arts and entertainment,â&#x20AC;? says Candy Vermillion, event promoter.

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Offering

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foothills, the open air plaza and the unique Western-style architecture of Stagecoach Village provide a setting reminiscent of the Southwestern frontier.

“This area is believed to have mystical powers

by Native American practitioners, and today that creates magic for every visitor,” says Candy.

Festival highlights include more than 100 fine artists and craftsmen offering pottery, paintings, wood carvings, hand-woven rugs, leather work, bead work, Native American jewelry, stone and bronze sculptures and more.

In addition, event-goers can enjoy award-winning musicians and performers such as Yellow Bird Dancers;

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storyteller Arvel Bird, known as “Lord of the Strings”; Native American instrumental trio EstunBah; and five-time world champion hoop dancer Tony Duncan, who was also named the Native American Music Awards’ 2014 Artist of the Year.

Performances will take place in the courtyard wine garden between the Indigo Crow Restaurant and Bar and Regina’s Café and Creperie. Inka Gold will also be playing on Saturday and Sunday in the west courtyard in front of the Blue Sage Gallery.

The festival will also offer wine tasting and traditional Southwestern and festival food.

“You will enjoy music, cultural traditions and the work of unique artists at this family-friendly event,” Candy says.

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Writer Barb Evans Photographer Bryan Black

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Drive by Venues Café in Carefree on any given Saturday morning and you’ll think you’ve stepped onto the set of “American Graffiti.” Lined along the street are dozens of hot rods, classic cars and custom autos. But the cars aren’t waiting to be shown in a movie. Rather, they’re being proudly displayed while their owners are walking the street ogling the other cars or chowing down on a breakfast of eggs and sausage, talking about carburetors and transmissions.

For the last five years or so, Venues has been the gathering place for these car guys, ever since Gary Meadors, founder of Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, retired to the area and started holding his legendary Saturday morning coffee get-togethers.

“It started very innocently,” says Meadors. “We bought a place here because we have two Goodguys events here in town. I found out there were 66 guys who were members of our association that lived in the area, so I thought I would have a little coffee get-together like the one I started back home in California. We just started putting the word out.”

Soon there were a bunch of regulars who decided to make their association official by calling themselves the “Carefree Cruisers.” Taking the lead from Meadors’ hometown club, the “Danville Dukes,” the guys wanted to keep membership low key with no meetings, no dues and no egos.

“It’s just a bunch of guys hanging out,” says member Augie Reno. “Everyone is considered the president of the group.”

The informal club of about 30 to 40 members has been gathering at the restaurant every Saturday for the last three years or so. They share their vehicles, stories and knowledge about the hobby.

“We show off our car collections when we have get-togethers, parties and sometimes after our Saturday breakfast get-togethers,” explains Reno. “Each of us has all kinds of cars or trucks. They range from classics to hot rods to exotic sports cars and custom; all years and makes.”

Reno’s collection includes a 1930 Ford pickup roadster hot rod and a 1937 Chevrolet Deluxe Business Master coupe hot rod.

Carefree councilman Marty Saltzman brought his 1996 Porsche 993 on this particular day. He’s been a part of the Carefree Cruisers for about two and a half years.

“I stumbled onto it,” says Saltzman. “I’m one of the 35 presidents.”

Saltzman, like most of the members, has been a car guy all his life.

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Over the years, the guys have helped promote one another’s businesses and charities through car shows and events. During the cooler months, they’ll don their matching T-shirts and jackets and gather their automobiles for group appearances at other area car shows, such as the Cruise on Central, the Tatum Ranch Car Show and the yearly Goodguys Southwest Nationals event in Scottsdale. As January approaches, they’ll gear up for the auctions held during Arizona’s famed collector car week.

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“The nice thing about it is that there is a lot of camaraderie here,” says president Bill Mackenzie, who has a 1951 Mercury and a 1932 Ford. “The common denominator, of course, is the cars, but you have people from all walks of life here, whether you’re an attorney or a mechanic, whatever you

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The newly opened Andre Kohn Fine Art gallery features

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accomplished sculptors, displayed in an intimate setting

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where art pieces complement each other. He handpicked

Europe. Kohn is a regular contributor to invitational

seven other artists, three painters and four sculptors, a

exhibitions and has been featured in numerous highly

sharp departure from typical galleries that may represent

regarded art publications. His work is a mainstay in

as many as 50 or 60 diverse artists. He selected the

private, corporate and permanent museum collections

artists based on talent, skill, subject matter, style and

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The result is a lively fine art gallery showcasing contemporary expressionist work of renowned international painters and award-winning sculptors, situated on Main Street in Scottsdale’s celebrated arts district. The inviting space offers visitors an opportunity to experience visually exciting artwork in an environment that is intimate and serene.

One of the most collected figurative painters on the American art scene

“Why do I give?

It’s just what I do.”

today, Kohn’s growing popularity is based on his unique ability to communicate the expressiveness of the human form and to capture both the complexity and simplicity of movement.

“I’m seeking my own unique, poetic interpretation of the moment,” he said.

“I’m striving to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.”

The other painters are Andrey Kartashov of Ukraine, Oleg Trofimov of Russia and Isabelle Delannoy of France. Andre Kohn Fine Art exclusively represents Kartashov and Delannoy in the United States.

Andrey Kartashov was born in western Ukraine. Surrounded by the picturesque slopes of the Carpathian Mountains and majestic open valleys,

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he developed a special feeling for the world around him. The mossy stones and ancient castles awakened an interest in shape and texture, and finally led him to devote his life to art.

In addition to his numerous honors and exhibitions, Kartashov’s works have been purchased by private collectors and museums around

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“I see life as motion,” said Andre Kohn. “Everywhere in the world children are playing, lovers are embracing and old men are strolling the streets. I see poetry in what they do. I try to capture the extraordinary beauty of people simply living their daily lives. I strive to capture the human form in all its simplicity and complexity.” the world, including the Nicholson Art Museum (London), Russian Sculpt Art Hall (Shanghai), Liu Haisu Art Museum (Shanghai), National Transcarpathian Art Museum (Ukraine), Modern Art Museum (Amsterdam), Methodical Fund of Repin Academy Museum (Russia) and the Brodsky Memorial Museum (Russia).

Oleg Trofimov has participated in more than 20 Russian and foreign exhibitions. His artworks are included in private collections in Russia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Canada and the United States. He is also represented in many Russian corporate collections, as well as the Naples Museum of Fine Art in Naples, Florida, and the Dallas Arts and Crafts Museum in Dallas, Texas. It is believed the world famous Tretyakov Art Gallery and Museum in Moscow is currently in negotiation to buy Trofimov’s work.

During the 1990s, his work was purchased by most of the major Russian banks and high-ranking government officials for their private collection, including Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev, Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin. Many stars of the Russian entertainment industry are among collectors of his work.

Isabelle Delannoy is a graduate of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in Paris. Until 2002, she was a student of Art Deco, but after meeting Philippe Lejeune she began extensive training in oil painting in his workshop.

She is a member of the Fondation Taylor, an artists’ association, and has been honored with various awards, including the Artistes Français, on three separate occasions. She also won the Société des Artistes du Val de Marne

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customer service are top priorities, as demonstrated by his spending part of Thanksgiving at the gallery with a couple from London who wanted to have a second look at a painting.

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Writer Susan Kern-Fleischer

If you’re in the market for fine art, be sure to visit Thunderbird Artists’ 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 16–18 in downtown Carefree, at the intersection of Easy Street and Ho Hum Drive. The award-winning festival features more than 160 juried fine artists, live musical entertainers, food, mouthwatering sweets and a wine tasting experience like none other. The festival is surrounded by specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and outdoor cafes.

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“This year’s festival features a fabulous

When she purchases her materials, she

roster of juried artists,” said Judi Combs,

admits that she doesn’t know at that

CEO of Thunderbird Artists and Arizona

time how she’ll use them.

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Fine Art EXPO. “As you stroll through Easy Street, you’ll be captivated by the

“I

diverse selection of high-quality original

be alive,” she said, adding that she

pieces of fine art, including small to

sometimes blends six or more different

life-size

cultural

bronzes,

paintings,

pottery,

photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal

and

glass

sculptures,

just

know

that

materials

someday,

into

one

they’ll

“Nature

Spirit” piece.

batiks,

jewelry and more.”

“I have so much fun using these wonderful materials from all over the

Featured Artist Philonese Baisden

world, and my pieces are all originals,”

January’s featured artist is sculptor and

she said. “I never repeat any creations.”

mixed media artist Philonese Baisden, whose booth is located across from

While her pieces include bear skin and

Thunderbird Artists’ information booth.

some animal bones, she emphasizes

Raised in the Deep South, Baisden said

that she is an animal advocate.

started as a child sculpting with clay.

“Although my art includes deceased

Years later, she would work as a bas

animal remains, I am against causing

relief painter, which led to creating soft

stress, harm or death to any living

sculptures.

creature, for we are all sacred beings the

same

source,”

she

“Therefore, with a clear conscience, I am

see her mystical “Nature Spirits,” which

respectfully comfortable and honored to

resemble special dolls, hanging sculptures

continue their beauty in creating my art

and

form.”

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Several wineries will provide a wonderful

she has been an artist for 47 years.

selection

of

international

Arizona, wines

national for

and

sampling,

“I create a wide variety of subject

ensuring something for the wine novice

matter, using many components and

and expert alike. For $10, patrons will

natural materials from Indonesia, Nepal,

receive an engraved souvenir glass with

Africa, China, India and other countries,”

six tasting tickets, allowing them to

said Baisden.

enjoy a variety of wine while strolling amongst countless pieces of original

Though she doesn’t travel like she

artwork

used to, she continues to purchase

perform. Additional tasting tickets can

handmade

rich

be purchased for $1. General admission

textural accouterments to enhance her

to the festival is $3 for adults. Children

sculptural pieces.

17 and under are free. Parking is free

fabrics

and

other

and

listening

to

musicians

all weekend.

“I spent $9,000 last year on exotic feathers alone,” she said.

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It’s a breezy November afternoon and I’m sitting with

The Desert Calls

Nancy Beadle and her daughter, Gerri Beadle-Murray,

In 1950, Al and Nancy had their first of five children,

talking about their life with acclaimed Arizona mid-

Steve. The following year, they drove out to Phoenix

century designer, builder and architect, Alfred “Al”

in a 1948 Buick Roadmaster convertible, where Al’s

Newman Beadle. Much has been written about his

parents had already relocated. They rented a home

more than 160 commercial and residential buildings,

on 13th Street, just north of Glendale Avenue, and

many affectionately referred to as “Beadle Boxes,”

Al worked for some time for his father, helping him

but not much is known about his private life.

with his business. Soon after, he built his first house at 301 W. Royal Palm Rd., where the Beadles lived

Nancy, now 88, is fashionably dressed, and despite

for two years. As their family grew with the additions

having a stroke in May, she can walk well and her

of Nansi Le, Caren, Gerri and Scott, Al would build

eyes light up as she talks about her late husband,

larger homes for his family. He would often build two

who passed 16 years ago. Her private apartment

homes, saying, “whichever doesn’t sell, we’ll live in.”

behind Gerri’s home is filled with magazine articles about Al, photos of their life together and tabletop

But Phoenix residents loved his sleek, modernistic

contemporary sculptures that he made for her.

designs, and on many occasions, both homes would

Outside, four of Al’s large modern sculptures were

sell, forcing the Beadle family to move again. Nancy

lovingly placed in the yard so family and friends

estimates that she and Al lived in more than 10

could enjoy them.

homes during their marriage.

Al and Nancy’s love affair lasted more than 50 years.

Nancy’s favorite home was the McDonald house, a

They were both born in Minnesota, he in St. Paul and

modern home built on stilts, but the family outgrew it.

she in Duluth, and their parents had been friends since they were kids. As a young adult, Nancy moved

“He loved odd lots, and the McDonald house was a

to Chicago, lived there for a few years and was

good example of that,” Gerri explained. “Most people

engaged to another man when a trip to Minneapolis

would try to level the desert or build it up to tame

changed the course of her life. Al had just come

the wash, but his philosophy was to work with what

home from serving in the Navy, where he was trained

you have. When it rained, we could see the water

as a Seabee, and had started working for his father’s

flow under the house.”

restaurant equipment business where Nancy’s Uncle Elliott also worked. Al made an unexpected visit to

Gerri also has fond memories of the Killingsworth

her uncle’s home while she was there and ignited a

home at 3520 E. Oregon Ave., which originally was

spark that had been there for Al all along.

in horrible condition but included an Olympic-size swimming pool that was 13 feet deep.

“Al always seemed to be where I was,” Nancy said.

“He’d wait for me after work, he’d appear at church

“It was a terrific home to live in when you were a

even though he didn’t attend church. We were kind of

kid growing up,” she said, adding that her father

pushed together since our families were friends, but

renovated the house to include a business studio.

after that visit to the house, Al made up his mind, telling himself, ‘That’s it … I’m going to marry her.’”

Throughout Al’s career, Nancy would work with him, helping him with bookkeeping, specs and other

With less than three months until her wedding, Nancy

administrative tasks. A challenging time came in the

broke off her engagement and began dating Al. A

1960s, when Al was charged with practicing without a

year later, they had a big church wedding in Duluth

license. Here was a man who did not graduate high

and rented a house in Minneapolis, where Al began

school or college, yet had built some of Phoenix’s

designing homes in the Tonka Woodcroft area that

most iconic buildings in his 20s and 30s, including

still stand today.

the Safari Hotel; the Executive Towers building, which

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was then Phoenix’s tallest residential building; the award-

“He loved jazz, especially Dave Brubeck, and he would

winning Three Fountains apartments and many more.

play the piano almost nightly.”

“Frank Lloyd Wright had the same dilemma and the

He loved a good steak and Nancy said he “tolerated”

state offered to grandfather them both,” Nancy said. “Al

their dogs.

said no! He took the tests and passed in 1968.”

“We always had at least three dogs,” Nancy recalled. At Driving Down Memory Lane

one point, the children also had more than 56 chickens

Our conversation naturally turned to Al’s notable

in the backyard. Once, while Gerri was working at an

buildings, including the Mountain Bell building, one of

animal hospital, she brought home a big Irish wolfhound

his favorites; the White Gates home; the Boardwalk

and a cat named Zappa.

apartment complex; the Kramlich Residence and many others. But I wanted to know about Al Beadle, the

“He loved to take the Irish wolfhound for a walk around

husband and father. I had read that the white-haired

the neighborhood and watch people move to the

bearded man was serious and could come across as

opposite side of the street,” Gerri said, laughing at the

being a bit gruff, but Nancy and Gerri said the famous

memory. “Once, someone asked him, ‘Does he bite?’ and

architect had a good sense of humor and loved

Dad responded, ‘Not yet.’”

spending time with his family and friends. They shared

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stories about the many parties the Beadles would throw

When Gerri moved into her own apartment, Al waited a

at their homes, where Al would play the baby grand

few days and then called her to see if she could bring

piano by ear.

the cat back.

“He didn’t know how to read sheet music,” Gerri said.

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he worked,” she said. “Zappa would talk to him … Dad missed that cat.”

While none of the five children followed in Al’s footsteps for their careers, Gerri does have the same love for cars as her father. Nancy proudly displayed a photo album with old photos of Al and the family with their numerous cars, sharing how at one point, Al co-owned a car dealership called Auto International.

“He loved cars,” she said. “We had a Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari, Jaguars and many Italian cars.”

Gerri chimed in with a memory from her childhood: “Once, when I was sick at school, he picked me up in a Lamborghini.”

The Rolls-Royce provided many fond memories, including the time Al’s sister, Grace, flew into town for a visit in the 70s.

“Our family friend, Frank Bragiotti, went to pick her up in the Rolls-Royce and looked like a chauffeur,” Nancy said. “He was parked outside of the airport terminal when a police officer told him he had to move the car. Frank told the officer that he was picking up the Beadles. The officer let him stay, but drove off quickly, and soon there were many police cars driving into the airport as we were driving out.”

The family also has fond memories of a vacation to California in the late 1960s, when their trip coincided with The Beatles’ visit.

“They were performing in the area and reporters were calling all of the hotels to see if the Beatles were registered there,” Gerri said. “Of course, we were registered, we just weren’t those Beatles.”

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Preserving an Era of Historic Architecture

buildings neglected or demolished. I asked if Al lived

As the kids grew up and moved out, Nancy and Al

long enough to see some of the unfortunate outcomes

began to downsize and moved to Carefree, where they

of his work and both Nancy and Gerri agreed that he

lived together for 10 years. Al tried retirement briefly,

would rather see a building demolished than converted

but wanted to keep working.

to something that did not honor his original architectural design.

“He said if he could design one house a year, he would be happy,” Nancy said, adding that in his later years, he

Gerri said the Beadle family hopes people will help

began creating more modern sculptures. “He copyrighted

preserve the wonderful architecture of Arizona’s mid-

43 sculptures with the intent of selling them to take

century. Her family continues to assist Modern Phoenix

care of me.”

magazine with maintaining The Beadle Archive, which was conceived by Shawn Augstinak in 2006 and is now

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Al became ill at age 70 and passed in 1998, at age 71.

managed by Alison King. She credits many others, like

He left an amazing legacy, but it saddens the Beadle

filmmaker Suzanne Johnson, who created the 1999

family to see so many of his residential and commercial

documentary beadlearchitecture, for educating the public

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about her father’s legacy. In addition, the family and Alison King, through Modern Phoenix, are starting a Beadle registry to authenticate homes.

“My husband’s homes are pieces of art,” Nancy said. “Each one is unique, designed with consideration of the environment and family [who lived] in them. These homes are part of Phoenix’s history and each deserves to be preserved for future homeowners to

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still had that same shine in her eyes as she spoke about her husband. We walked past Al’s garden sculpture and I asked if there was a project he was most proud of.

“He was most proud of me and us,” Nancy said.

As I drove away, I thought about the many homes the Beadles lived in and how their lives embraced Al’s passion for desert modernism. I also recalled reading the forward by Reed Kroloff in the Gnosis-published book, “Constructions: Buildings in Arizona by Alfred Newman Beadle,” which stated that “the irony of Al Beadle’s rationalist architecture was in Al’s romantic soul.”

Kroloff went on to say that Al described his greatest pleasure as seeing his architecture “bring lovers together.”

Clearly, Nancy and his children were a big part of his inspiration.

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Writer Barb Evans

Arizona’s beauty can be found everywhere: in its

Arizona’s major thoroughfares, from transitions of one

mountains, sunsets, flora, fauna and highways. Yes,

area to another to the reason and thought behind the

highways. While the mountains may be majestic, the

design. A number of slides and photos will accompany the

sunsets colorful and the flora and fauna mysterious,

presentation for further understanding.

Arizona’s highways can sometimes be described as works of art, thanks in part to the thoughtful planning and

According to Brady, there’s a lot more to landscaping

design of Arizona Department of Transportation’s chief

Arizona’s highways than just planting a couple of hearty

landscape architect, LeRoy Brady.

shrubs along the route.

Drive down any major roadway in Arizona and you’ll

“It requires blending the manmade surface features with

see Brady’s handiwork. For about four decades, he has

the natural landforms and restoration of native vegetation

been responsible for making Arizona’s roadways look not

cover,” he says. “It includes using the inspiration of Native

only presentable, but beautiful, all while protecting and

American and contemporary art form designs working

preserving the delicate desert environment they inhabit.

together to create context-appropriate solutions as well as

But a lot of research, thought and planning goes into

interest.”

his designs, and he will share the process with guests this month when he presents “The Natural and Cultural

He also explains that selecting the right plants to fit

Landscape of Arizona’s Highways” at the Carefree Desert

Arizona’s diverse climate can be challenging.

Gardens on January 10.

“When selecting plants, we need to make sure we

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The presentation, as part of the Gardens’ horticultural

recognize the context of the area we are in and that

seminar series, will seek to explain what travelers see on

we design accordingly,” he says. “Because we go from

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the desert to the tall pines, they’re in all kinds of environments. We look for plants that fit the environment, require minimal water use and will sustain themselves as much as possible. All of our seed mixes are native species, but they need to be appropriate for the bio zone the project is in.”

Brady has always loved plants and environmental issues, so there was never a question as to what field of work he would pursue.

“When I was a little kid, I used to skip lunches to save money to buy seeds,” he says.

After getting his education at Boise Junior College and Utah State University, Brady went to work for the Idaho Transportation Department. Several years later, he came to Arizona for the position with ADOT. “A person in the department called me and asked if I would apply,” he remembers. “My parents had moved to Arizona a couple years before, so I applied. I’ve been here 40 years since.”

The Carefree Desert Gardens’ horticultural seminar series hosts different speakers each month who are experts in their field. The seminars are open to the public and held in the Carefree Town Council Chambers at the Carefree post office building (100 Easy St.) beginning at 9:30 a.m. The seminars are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. carefree.org

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In an age of increasing specialization, many people consider architecture a science, only considering the technical aspect. But to architect August Reno, FAIA, architecture done right requires an equal measure of the arts, both visual and musical.

“As I design a building, I think of it as a composition,” he explained. “I consider every stanza having its own element and strive to ensure that as people go through the composition there is not only harmony, but also crescendos that cause them to say, ‘There is really something special about this building!’”

Reno thinks of himself as a maestro of sorts, ensuring that the building relates to the neighborhood and the people who commission the project.

“I ask the client what they like and what they don’t like,” he said.

“I pick elements they like, pick others that they never thought about and make sure it works harmoniously in the environment and neighborhood.” A hallmark of his practice is ensuring the building has lasting value.

In Aspen, Colorado, Reno’s accomplishments as an architect and influential leader are legendary. So much so that in 2009, he was invited to submit an application that led to his acceptance as a fellow in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for his service to society. With more than 80,000 AIA members, there are only 2,900 fellows. This program goes back to the turn of the century, with many of the great names in architecture such as Frank Lloyd Wright going through the same process to be accepted.

Early in his career, Reno made a move from Chicago to Aspen, where he was inspired by the historic urban fabric to take the lead in the preservation of its unique legacy. His work on the Aspen Historical Commission, which began in the early 1980s, helped Aspen become the model of historic preservation for many other communities.

His award-winning architecture embodies the community goals for which he has worked hard to establish, and provides him a lasting legacy in Aspen as well as the AIA’s Western Mountain Region. Over the course of his 35-plus-year career, Reno has completed a wide array of projects, including residential and custom homes; multi-family homes and lodges; and civic and commercial properties, each with their own unique style.

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Recently, he began pursuing projects here in Scottsdale

Interestingly, an active project in Aspen has a connection

and Carefree. He has completed a custom design for a

to Frank Lloyd Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taliesin. Architect Charles

family home to be built in Carefree that the clients love.

Patterson, who studied with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin,

The plans are about to be submitted to the county and

designed the original lodge in the 1950s. It was small

construction should begin in a few months.

at the start, but over time had several additions. Reno incorporated this original building and features into his

The soon-to-be-built operations, security and maintenance

redesign of the lodge with 47 rooms.

center at Scottsdale Municipal Airport is another example

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of his entry into the local scene. In addition to providing

While there is still plenty of work for him in Colorado

the functional elements in the design, a large value was

and he will continue to select a few projects that interest

placed on sustainability. The building features materials

him, Reno is drawn to this area and plans to develop his

that are going to last and are reclaimed and/or sourced

practice here. This transition began slowly; he has been

locally. There are also stained concrete floors to limit

winding down his Aspen office, where at one point he had

chemical emissions.

a staff of 15 and was very involved in the community.

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Now he is working from his Carefree office full time with a satellite office in Aspen. He has begun a different chapter of his life, concentrating more on architecture than on running a staff.

He has become active in the Phoenix AIA chapter and has reached out to the architectural school at Arizona State University. His talent and experiences offer much to the community, as does his approach to architecture.

To the maestro, architecture is a creative and inventive discipline, and he uses drawing as a means of pulling ideas from his imagination. These ideas then become physical models, three-dimensional computer renderings and detailed architectural drawings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, art and science are at least equal,â&#x20AC;? said Reno. A visit to his Carefree office, with its board filled with images of active and past projects, attests to his success in blending them. augustreno.com 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-9858 January 2015

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Milo Billingsley and Hopi tribe

Writer Lara Piu

The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology

“This lecture is about a significant historic event, but it

Society begins its 2015 lecture series season with a

also relates to prehistoric ties and the cultural traits of the

story about an unsung Arizona hero who assisted the

Hopi tribe,” says Roger Kearney, media writer for Desert

Hopi nation.

Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society.

Ken Zoll, Arizona Humanities speaker and executive

At the invitation of El Zaribah Shriners, the dance troupe

director at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, will

performed in Phoenix, then toured the United States

share, among other things, how Milo Billingsley formed a

performing at Shriner temples across the country. Six

traveling dance troupe in an extensive campaign to save

years later, a game-changing moment arrived when

traditional Hopi dancing from becoming a federal crime.

Congress erected a platform on the U.S. Capitol steps

Milo also founded Toreva Day School, which eventually

so that the group could perform the very dances subject

became Second Mesa Day School.

to federal ban. Both chambers of Congress, alongside their wives and families, assembled to watch. Immediately

“If it weren’t for Milo and the dancers, Hopi dancing

after, Congress passed a resolution giving the Hopi

would have been lost,” says Ken. “This was part of the

permission to carry on their dancing “for all time.”

subjugation of the Native American people — it’s a little known but important part of their story. It’s fascinating

The victory ignited widespread interest. For the next 20

and inspiring.”

plus years, the Billingsley Hopi Dancers were invited to perform as a professional dance troupe across the United

Perhaps a “Footloose” of the 1920s, Milo created the

States and in Mexico, with performances at the 1939 New

Billingsley Hopi Dancers troupe to defend the dance.

York World’s Fair and in 1955 at Carnegie Hall.

Their story started in 1921, when Congress was petitioned to make Hopi tribal dancing illegal because it

“It’s amazing that Milo and this group responded by

was considered pagan worship.

banding together to fight,” comments Ken. “They not only overcame, they took it all the way to Carnegie Hall.”

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Ken Zoll, Arizona Humanities speaker and executive director at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center

A first and one-of-a-kind recording Before they disbanded in 1957, Milo hired a crew to film the dancers, making the group the first Native Americans to be recorded on film. Milo continued the advocacy tour circuit, sharing the footage in his lecture, called “My Life with the Hopi,” from 1957 through the mid-70s.

The stage went dark for about 10 years until 1982, when a Camp Verde antique store owner showed up at Verde Valley Archeology Center with a donation.

“He had a bunch of Hopi items, including these films that Milo’s housekeeper inherited,” says Ken. “She sold it to the shop owner. He was able to sell everything but a few items and the film.”

At that moment, Ken became a key player in a long-haul historical preservation project to save the Billingsley Hopi Dancers film. In 2010, the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Hopi tribe received a joint grant to preserve the film. Today, with approval from the Hopi tribe, Ken is picking up where Milo left off by sharing the story and its visuals.

“Ken was not only directly involved with the finding of the long forgotten footage, he was also the motivating factor behind the development of the modern information we have on this group to date,” says Roger.

Ken will include segments of this rare film during the lecture.

“Seeing the film and all the impressive images is the best part of the story,” he says.

The free presentation will be on January 14 in the community building (Maitland Hall) of the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church (6502 E. Cave Creek Rd.) from 3 to 9 p.m. www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills January 2015

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Writer Jim McAllister Photographer Bryan Black

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In 1980, the newly established Senior PGA Tour began

When he became eligible for the Champions Tour, he knew

offering popular veteran players such as Arnold Palmer,

it would be a tough group of guys to compete against

Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez and others past their prime

and never took anything for granted. He also noticed that

an opportunity to continue playing golf under tournament

some of the guys who had success over the years on the

conditions. In 2002, the name was changed to the

regular tour had not duplicated those successes on the

Champions Tour to reflect the fact that many participants

Champions Tour. It came down to the idea that what is

had won tour events during their careers. Some players

good for some people to succeed may not be good for

refer to the tour as “life’s greatest mulligan,” since it

others.

represents an opportunity for some of the more obscure players over 50 to still play competitively while possibly

“Some of the guys weren’t working too hard on their

picking up a few more paychecks.

games but in my case, I believe in practicing a lot,” Kirk says. “Golf is a tough game and to be successful, you

Although he is hardly obscure, Scottsdale golf professional

have to be at the top of your game.”

Kirk Triplett is a good example of someone who has taken advantage of the Champions Tour to obtain a new lease

Besides keeping sharp in preparation for the Champions

on life in the golf world. Kirk turned 50 in March 2012 and

Tour, he practiced in preparation for the Nationwide

so far has racked up four Champions tournament wins

and smaller PGA events. This strategy worked well at

with earnings of more than $3.5 million. In a wise move,

the Nationwide Tour’s News Sentinel Open in Knoxville,

he played in Nationwide Tour events during 2010 and

Tennessee in 2011. Kirk was playing against a lot of guys

2011 to stay in shape for his debut on the Champions

half his age. He knew he didn’t have their power but,

Tour. During that time, he picked up another $216,444.

on the other hand, they didn’t have his savvy. Most of

Today, at age 52, his career earnings total more than

them were bombing the ball while Kirk played the course

$18 million.

conservatively, respecting the rough and firmer greens.

His experience came in handy, as he won the tournament

Kirk grew up in Washington and graduated from the

and pocketed $90,000. At 49, he became the oldest player

University of Nevada, Reno on a golf scholarship. He

to win a Nationwide Tour event, proving that power and

turned professional in 1985 and went on to win three

distance are nice to have but a little guile can be useful,

events on the PGA Tour, including a nail biter over Jesper

too.

Parnevik in the 2000 Nissan Open in Los Angeles. He was also a member of the 2000 Presidents Cup team and

“Part of my reasoning for playing in the smaller events

has been listed as high as 50 in the Official World Golf

was to find out if I could be competitive with guys at that

Rankings.

level,” Kirk explains.

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If he would have been playing on the regular tour that week in Knoxville, he would have likely finished in about 30th place because at that time, he was getting steamrolled by the PGA players. He knew his style of game had been surpassed and as he watched the way the regular tour guys were playing the courses that he did well on during his career, he realized why there is a reason players like him move on to the Champions Tour.

Kirk notes that there are similarities and differences between the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. Both tours play golf, but the regular tour plays about 40 events in a season while the over 50 crew plays 26. Although there is camaraderie amongst players on both tours, it tends to be stronger with the Champions since on the regular tour a guy may play in 25 of the 40 events, meaning his schedule could easily be different from that of his best buddy. On the Champions Tour there are only 26 events, so everyone travels together, stays at the same hotels and sees each other more often.

As far as public relations on both tours, Kirk says there is a lot more done off the course with the Champions tournaments since they are community affairs that deal a lot with corporate hospitality. It starts on Tuesday night with the pairings party, then a pro-am on Wednesday and Thursday. There is usually an awards party on Thursday night, which almost everyone attends.

“On the regular tour, a lot of the guys skip the parties,” says Kirk. “On the Champions Tour, you are always around the other players and get to know them better.”

In spite of the smaller fields and fewer events, there are players who still have to qualify to get into the Champions tournaments. There are about 10 to 20 guys fighting for spots each week, whether through sponsor exemptions, qualifying school or Monday qualifying. Some do quite well, such as Michael Allen and Esteban Toledo. They never did much on the regular tour but have found success on the Champions Tour.

Although Kirk’s 2015 schedule hasn’t been finalized, he won’t miss the new Tucson Classic for at least three reasons. First, he is coming off a big year where he won $1.45 million and finished strong by banking $522,625 and a win from the final four events. Second, the Tucson Classic will be played at the Omni Tucson National Resort from March 16–22. He made $540,000 by winning the final Chrysler Classic tournament of the PGA Tour, which was played in Tucson in 2006. He came from nowhere to shoot 63 in the last round and would enjoy winning in Tucson again. Finally, Kirk is a desert guy and loves events that are played in the desert.

At 52, Kirk is playing some of the best golf of his career and enjoying every minute of it.

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Writer Tom Scanlon Elle Jaye Photography

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Good jams and good karma: that’s thekards, backing up

Recently, thekards’ drummer discussed mixing good rock

raucous music with benevolence.

and good deeds.

Even though a pudding championship was not in the cards

Q: What’s the latest with your band?

for them this year, it has been quite a few months for Cave Creek’s rising young rock band.

A: thekards are doing great! We have been together for four years now and just made it to the finals of Alice

The band features three 18-year-olds: singer-bass player

Cooper’s Proof in the Pudding Competition. The competition

Habib Sabbagh, lead guitarist Jared Grady and singer-

began with more than 75 competitors who competed every

rhythm guitarist Jacob Williams. The kid behind the

other week beginning September 29.

drums? That’s Lucas Aikin. At 16, he’s the youngest of his bandmates.

We continue to play all over the Valley and just performed again and ran sound for Rock the District, the annual

No matter their youth, they crush classic rock songs from

fundraiser for Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation.

the likes of Led Zeppelin, Rush, Blue Öyster Cult and Pink

We are spending the month of December recording our

Floyd.

first EP at Full Well Recording Studios. A full list of our gigs can be found on our website at thekards.com.

After making the final rounds of Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding young band contest in December, on January 31

Q: How old were you when you started drumming, and

thekards will be playing as part of a Feed the Beat, Drum

what made you want to play the drums?

Out Hunger show at Alice Cooper’s Rock Teen Center in Phoenix.

A: I began playing piano at the age of 6 with weekly instruction and enjoyed it. This led to my participation in

This concert is the brainchild of young go-getter Aikin. The

rock band workshops through Stages Music. During the

talented and driven drummer, who will also co-host a free

rock workshops, I was always fascinated by the drums and

drum clinic, was inspired to launch the event by JP Bouvet,

drummers, asking questions and giving suggestions even

the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off winner. Bouvet will also

though I didn’t know what I was talking about. After several

play with Drew OfThe Drew at the event.

workshops, I came home and told my mom to sign me up for drum lessons immediately. I had to learn — I knew I

After winning a contest at Bouvet’s summer drum camp,

was a drummer!

Aikin decided to put on his own hunger fighting event.

Then he won a fundraising concert, with the prize being

The eight years of piano was a natural foundation for

his drum hero coming to Phoenix.

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After several workshops, I came home and told my mom to sign me up for drum lessons immediately. I had to learn — I knew I was a drummer!

friend of my parents. Soon my parents found a gently used

each other and less like a teacher/student environment.

Pearl ELX kit that has become the band room practice kit.

He’s very inventive and contemporary in his playing.

Q: How would you describe JP Bouvet’s drumming, and

Q: How did you hear about the challenge?

what do you like best about it?

A: This summer, JP set out to raise money for the A: I would describe JP’s drumming as very free and relaxed.

Feed My Starving Children organization during an event

He incorporates as many styles as he can. He’s very

(givelaughgroove.com) by setting a 40-hour world record

comfortable in all styles and never seems to run out of

attempt of playing during a 40-hour food packing session

new inspiration and ideas on the drums. This past summer,

for FMSC in New York. He also sent out a video challenge

I attended a weeklong drum camp hosted by JP in Boston

to his followers on his website and social media. After

attended by seven others. This was a highlight for me. The

winning the free drum clinic, I talked at the summer camp

vibe of the camp was very supportive and JP’s teaching

with JP about turning it into a kind of pay it forward

style is very supportive, bringing all the campers best traits

fundraising/drum clinic of my own.

into play and relating to us all as drummers learning from

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Q: What did you do to raise money, and what does the money you raised benefit?

A: I have wanted to get JP to Phoenix for awhile now, so I set out to raise the money inspired by JP’s challenge and was the first to reach and exceed the $2,000 mark. I achieved this goal by utilizing Feed My Starving Children’s online fundraising page set up for JP’s Give Laugh Groove event and set out on social media, friends, family and drum supporters. I was the top fundraiser and exceeded the $2,000 point set by JP in his challenge for him to come to your hometown to conduct a free drum clinic.

Q: Which school are you attending, and what year are you in?

A: I am a junior at Cactus Shadows High School. I am in the honors jazz band.

Q: What are your plans after high school?

A: My main goal is to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston after I graduate. I have been working hard to master the skills needed to put together my audition and interview. I will also be attending their summer program in June. drumouthunger.com

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Dining Guide Spotlight

The Village Coffee and Crêperie Expands The queen of crêpes, Marina Matatov has revolutionized the art of fine dining with her signature crêpes! Using the recipes that have been in her family for generations, she brings a unique Russian twist to a French classic that makes her grandmother proud.

The café, which is now occupying a much larger space in which to serve her customers, serves both sweet and savory crêpes – there is something for everyone! Crêpes such as Dijon (chicken on top of melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce with Dijon mustard dressing) and raspberry chicken (chicken with melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, spinach topped with raspberry preserves and walnut pieces) can only be topped by a sweet sign-off such as cinnamon swirl (sweet butter walnuts, brown sugar cinnamon), lemon zest (fresh lemon juice, raw sugar and butter, topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream) or Yin Yang (bananas, Nutella and mini marshmallows).

These fantastic crêpes can be enjoyed with out-of-this-world coffee and an array of beverages from the espresso bar. Great for a winter treat or a Sunday brunch with the family!

Located at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 138 480-488-3835 thevillagecoffeeshop.com

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Carefree Property Services Carefree Property Services owners Jim and Darlene Southern are passionate about the beauty and recreational opportunities in Phoenix’s North Valley area. It’s why they do what they do.

Not everyone is lucky enough to live full-time in the Sonoran Desert. The objective at Carefree Property Services is to make sure part-time residents spend every moment they’re here enjoying the beauty of the desert and mountains, as well as activities such as hiking, golfing, biking, tennis — doing what they want to do when they want to do it. No one should have to waste precious moments of their time here taking care of repair issues or cleaning up their property. Those are the kind of chores you go on vacation to escape!

A second home is one of the largest investments you make and everyone’s dream; it shouldn’t be your nightmare. A lot of folks have a good neighbor drop by, which is great in the short term. But it’s hard to ask a buddy to spend an hour or more checking every mechanical system or overseeing a longterm remodel project, and it’s not always their priority.

During your absence, Carefree Property Services provides a weekly, biweekly or monthly inspection of your home. Reports and digital photos are emailed directly to the homeowner. We work with the homeowner to address any issues that might arise. We also serve as a security contact and provide free inspection after storms looking for possible damage, plus many other services to make your life easier. We want your time here to be truly “carefree!”

480-575-6600 www.carefreepropertyservices.com

Twisted Tree Farm Stables Twisted Tree Farm Stables is the premier equestrian facility in North Scottsdale. The facility offers a successful training and sales stable of top show jumpers, hunters and equitation horses. The staff at Twisted Tree Farm is comprised of enthusiastic horse people who love horses and the equestrian sport. Whether your riding ambitions consist of enjoying a comfortable hobby or taking your personal riding skills to the next level, Twisted Tree Farm wants to help you achieve your goals. We have the facilities, expertise and desire to help you realize your potential in personal riding as well as in the show ring.

Twisted Tree Farm offers riding lessons for very beginners all the way up to the very advanced; school horses are available.

29001 N. Hayden Rd. 480-860-8215 twistedtreefarm.com facebook.com/twistedtreefarminc

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One-of-a-kind, Rustic, Industrial, Repurposed, Vintage, & New Home Decor, Furniture, Jewelry & Gifts

he Next to Toad Horny T ant Restaur

Now offering: Faux Painting, Cabinet Refinishing, Color Consultation & Welding 6738 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek

602-330-6042 4SisterShop.com

Tue.-Sat. 11AM-4:30PM, Sun. NOON-4PM, Closed Mon.

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Experience new spa services at Merle Norman

Carefree Manor

Barbara Norris, owner at Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

environment in which your loved one can receive complete

in Carefree, is excited to announce that skin care services

and reliable care, then look no further than Carefree Manor.

have increased to a whole new level with the addition of

Their mission is to make the resident’s life as comfortable and

pampering spa services. Visitors to the studio will continue

enriched as possible while promoting independence and dignity

to enjoy the high quality cosmetics and exceptional customer

in a loving home environment.

If you are searching for a warm and secure assisted living

service that have made the studio so popular.

Carefree Manor, a state-licensed and family-owned and “We are thrilled to offer spa services, including facial

operated assisted living facility in Carefree features over 6,300

services, eyebrow waxing and tinting services,” said Norris.

square feet of living space in two comfortable homes. There

“Our goal is to help our customers feel special in a relaxed

are three large master suites, as well as six other bedroom

setting while enjoying our unparalleled products.”

suites with their own bathrooms. All are decorated in an elegant and bright style, with travertine floors in the main

Founded in Los Angeles more than 80 years ago, Merle

areas to easily accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. Large

Norman Cosmetics has approximately 1,800 independently

windows reveal spectacular mountain views, and just outside

owned and operated cosmetic studios throughout the

the doors are a koi pond, a putting green and a warm, inviting

United States and Canada, as well as in seven countries

fireplace.

internationally. As exclusive distributors of Merle Norman cosmetic products, these studios offer specialized personal

More importantly, 24-hour care by certified caregivers is

services, superior quality products and complimentary makeup

provided, along with medication management, delicious home-

lessons to all customers.

cooked meals and laundry service. Telephones and cable service are private and available in each room, and a barber/

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

beauty salon is on-site, and there is never a birthday or

Bethany Schmidt. Licensed Cosmetologist

holiday that is forgotten. Carefree Manor is operated under the

37417 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree

eastern European philosophy of younger generations caring for

merlenormanstudio.com/az/carefree/mn-9994/

their elders with love, respect and dignity.

480-488-3208 Carefree Manor 7886 E. Breathless Dr., Carefree 480-595-5800 info@carefreemanor.net

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Local Index Absentee Homeowner Services Carefree Property Services 480-575-6600 carefreepropertyservices.com Home Watch AZ 480-607-1524 homewatchaz.com AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Architect August Reno 480-488-9858 7202 East Cave Creek Rd. Unit 1-A augustreno.com Art Gallery Saddle Up Gallery 480-577-8426 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. Suite 3B saddleupgallery.com Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 22 Easy Street Carefree, AZ wildhollygallery.com

Boutique 4Sister Shop 602-330-6042 4sistershop.com Bags & Rags Ladies Fine Apparel 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street, Carefree bagsandragsaz.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Bridal and Formal Wear The Quintessential Bride and Formal Wear 18291 N. Pima Rd. A125 480-419-7755 qbrideandformals.com College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890

Artificial plants, flowers and succulent Arizona Silk Flower 480-991-0285 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste A-107

Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105

Attorney Hundman Law Offices 480-625-3134 hundmanlaw.com

Salvation Army 480-488-3590

John W. Stevens, Attorney 480-488-2591 Carefree Area Beauty Salon Sonoran Beauty Salon 480-595-1700 sonoranbeautysalon.com Bike SHop Flat Tire Bike Shop 6033 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-5261 flattirebikes.com

Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145

St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090

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Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 Kiwanis Club of Carefree 480-488-8400 Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com New River Senior Center 623-465-0367 Rotary Club 623-581-1163 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 37417 Tom Darlington Dr. Dentist Carefree Dentists 480-488-9735 carefreedentists.com Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101 dentistryatwestland.com Smile Design Specialists 480-488-9655 drdevi.com

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 imagesaz.com

Esthetician Skincare by Stephanie 602-326-0928 Desert Foothills Medical Center 36889 Tom Darlington Dr. Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Natasha H. Palmatier 480-488-2821 FIRE Fire Service 480-627-690 Garden Desert Foothils Gardens Nursery 480-488-9455 33840 N. Cave Creek Rd. Government/business Town of Carefree 480-488-3686 Town of Cave Creek 480-488-1400 Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce 480-488-3381 Habilitation, REspite & Attendant care Arion 623-238-4349 sdykhuizen@arioncaresolutions.com arioncaresolutions.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 1handyman4you.com Hardware Ace Hardware Carefree 480-513-7020 karstensace.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-236-3590 rubbishworks.com/phoenix

Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100 Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd.

Home COntractor & Design New Legacy Building & Design 480-363-6713 newlagacybuilding.com Nicholson Custom Homes 480-694-1442 nchomesaz.com Home furnishings Big Bronco Furniture Barn 480-575-1357 General Store 480-575-7025 bigbroncocavecreek.com Valerieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture & Accents 480-483-3327 valeriesfurniture.com Horse Riding Twisted Tree Farm 480-860-8215 twistedtreefarm.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Interior Design Elizabeth Rosensteel Design Studio 602-522-0989 rosensteeldesign.com

For Advertising Information Shelly Spence :: 623-341-8221 shelly@imagesaz.com

Landscape Design and Maintenance A Couple of Green Thumbs 6061 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2155 acoupleofgreenthumbs.com Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 azulverde.com Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery 480-488-9455 33840 N. Cave Creek Rd. Desert Foothills Landscape 480-488-0128 36815 N. Cave Creek Rd. Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 iddingsandsonslandscaping.com Library Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Nursery Desert Foothils Gardens Nursery 480-488-9455 33840 N. Cave Creek Rd. Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300

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Local Index Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 azulverde.com Pool maintenance Carefree Crystal Clear Pool & Spa 480-488-2636 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. 7A My Pool Gal Service 480-626-2604 Repair 480-626-8200 Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Realtor Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com

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Restaurants English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. Carefree, AZ carefreetea.com Summit Diner 480-575-6562 summitdineraz.com The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B Retirement Community Carefree Manor 480-595-5800 carefreemanor.net The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 heritagecarefree.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Cactus Shadows High School Main Line 480-575-2400 Attendance 480-575-2431 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Cave Creek Montessori School 480-563-2929 cavecreekmontessori.com Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900

Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 Montessori School 480-563-2929 Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Security Doors and Screens Steel Shield Security Doors 602-633-9368 steelshieldsecurity.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shopping Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-7799 cavecreekcandles.com

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 imagesaz.com

Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com

Cave Creek Bible Church 480-818-5653 cavecreekbiblechurch.org

Suzanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot Stuff In Frontier Town 480-488-1277

Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org

Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com

Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org

Technology Support Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 techfourlife.com TRavel Agent Margie BouttĂŠ 480-451-0612 elitetravelofscottsdale.com Water Softener & Filtration Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 raynewater.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org Community Bible Church of Cave Creek 33501 N. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2958 communitybiblechurchaz.com

For Advertising Information Shelly Spence :: 623-341-8221 shelly@imagesaz.com

Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 northridge.org

Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org

North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net

Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com

Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org

Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org

Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com

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Recipe

Pozole Rojo (Red Pork and Hominy Stew) Writer and Photographer Monica Longenbaker

For a crowd-pleasing dish to accompany your next game watch, try making Mexican pozole, a cozy, hearty stew with a bold kick that demands to be shared. While countless versions of pozole exist, this recipe features slow-simmered pork, a rich, red chile essence and an abundance of hominy, which are the large, hulled corn kernels for which the stew is named.

After hours of simmering, pozole is livened up with an assortment of fresh garnishes such as radishes, lime wedges, avocado and onions. The garnishes are served on the side, allowing everyone to customize their own bowl. Pozole can be made ahead of time to make for easy preparation on game day. Its vibrant colors and triumphant flavors will give everyone something to celebrate, no matter what the final score may be.

Pozole Rojo

Directions:

Servings: 4-6

Season the pork shoulder pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and add the pork

2 tablespoons cooking oil

in a single layer. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown on

1½ pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into

the outside, but not cooked through. If necessary, work in batches

large cubes 6 cups chicken stock ½ onion (kept in one piece) 2 cloves garlic, smashed

to prevent overcrowding the pan. To the same pot, add the chicken stock, onion half, garlic cloves, bay leaves, oregano and ground cumin. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender. As it

1 teaspoon ground cumin

simmers, skim any foam or excess fat from the top and add

1 25-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed

additional water if too much of the liquid evaporates. Once the

½ cup red chile sauce (see recipe)

pork is tender, carefully strain the stew through a sieve, reserving

salt and pepper to taste

the liquid. Once cool enough to handle, shred the pork into bitesize pieces. Discard any other remaining solids.

Optional garnishes: diced onion

Place the liquid and shredded pork back into the stockpot. Add

radish slices

the hominy and about ½ cup of the red chile sauce (or more to

lime wedges

taste). Bring the pozole back to a boil, lower the heat and simmer

diced avocado shredded lettuce or cabbage

for about 15-30 minutes. Add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot and top with desired garnishes.

chopped cilantro fried tortillas Mexican crema or sour cream

To make the red chile sauce: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the dried chiles. Allow them to soak for

Red Chile Sauce 3 cups water 2 ounces dried red chiles (guajillo, California, New

about 15 minutes. Once the chiles are cool enough to handle, place them into a blender or food processor with the garlic, onion and about half of the cooking water. Blend until smooth.

Mexico or chiles de arbol), stems and seeds removed 2 cloves garlic, smashed ½ onion, cut into chunks

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Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard the solids. Reserve.

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