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Well, we made it. We officially survived one of the most globally challenging years that most of us have ever experienced. There has been heartache and discomfort, but we demonstrated with unbridled conviction to 2020 that our strength lies within our resilience as a community. Now, as we officially begin a brand new year, there is a universal and robust hope for a healthier and happier 2021. As most people are, I am excited for what lies ahead — especially because, more so than in years past, we will be seeing the world with not only fresh vision but renewed clarity. So many of our holidays, festivities and day-to-day routines were muted last year as we did what was necessary to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Events were canceled, gatherings were reduced in size and hugs and handshakes disappeared from our lives. As a result, our appreciation for those things has ballooned in magnitude. It is exciting to think about all of the amazing activities, incredible connections and serendipitous possibilities that await us over the next 12 months. It is akin to standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon and breathing in the fresh air, visually observing its impressive vastness and feeling a sense of overwhelming optimism wash over you. As we finally embark on a new chapter, I am eager to take full advantage of every opportunity that lies before me. I plan to embrace my children and tell them how much I love them every chance I get. I intend to meet as many of my interesting neighbors as possible and ask them how I can make their lives more enjoyable and businesses more successful.
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"The Gift," 27 by 19 inches, Watercolor
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Brushes, palette knives and stories left untold beckon Cathy Hegman into her studio. Holding a paint-splattered palette and a wash brush, she stands before a blank canvas, listening to its whispers as blended layers of pigments begin to fill the space. Her studio becomes a creative kitchen of sorts as she experiments with wax, gels and other binders, adding depth and detail to complicate the plot. As the hours go by, a woman emerges from a muted scene. She is shrouded in a haze and her featureless face leaves a Mona Lisa-like mystery surrounding her expression. Hegman is in no rush. She leaves the woman from time to time to think about who she wants to become, then returns to listen and fulfill her requests. To refer to Hegman as a painter is a misnomer. She is better defined as a writer who uses hues and texture as her language. Through her work, she is colorfully narrating a memoir with muted landscapes and ambiguous figures in starring roles, employing contrast and harmony as ongoing themes. For 33 years, Hegman has made creating contemporary figurative art her full-time vocation. As an internationally recognized artist and a teacher, she approaches her work with a nearly palpable sense of serenity that becomes the foundation for surreal landscapes and figures. “Events in my life are often the basis of my paintings,” Hegman says. “Almost everything I’ve ever painted is tranquil. I want my work to illuminate a feeling of peace and balance.”
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Hegman’s perspective draws unmistakable parallels to the work of American writer and painter Susan Fenimore Cooper. Though more than a century has passed since Fenimore Cooper penned beautiful compositions about the natural world around her, the two share a timeless and intimate love of nature, solitude and quietude. Where Fenimore Cooper wrote volumes and only occasionally expressed herself with art, Hegman has followed the opposite pattern, painting nearly constantly, but pausing to write every now and again. Still, the essence of their language is the same, and both manage to break through shackles of time and place with illimitable narratives. In 1850, in “Rural Hours,” Fenimore Cooper wrote, “Never forget the difference between things of importance and trifles; yet remember that trifles have also their value.” Whether depicted as an interaction with a bluebird in her painting, “The Gift,” or a quiet moment in the garden portrayed in “Zinnia,” Hegman echoes this sentiment in her work just as gracefully and poetically.
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While Fenimore Cooper wrote about her then-untamed homelands in upstate New York, Hegman’s muse is the wilds of Mississippi; its piney woodlands, magnificent wildlife, and unpredictable rivers weave their way into her visual tales. Her subject is nearly always the fundamental relationship between herself and the delicately balanced ecosystem around her. She paints not to preach or compel, but to ennoble beauty. For this reason, she prefers to leave her characters,
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"Zinnia," 20 by 16 inches, Oil on Canvas
"Isolate," 30 by 22 inches, Acrylic on Paper
Events in my life are often the basis of my paintings. Almost everything I’ve ever painted is tranquil. I want my work to illuminate a feeling of peace and balance. Cathy Hegman
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often women, anonymous in form so that the storyline is left open to interpretation. “If you give them an entire face, you’re making them something singular. It becomes easier to enter the painting when they remain anonymous,” Hegman says. “It’s always so interesting to know what others see in my work. I’d much rather hear what they think before I tell them my intent. “I enjoy leaving out parts that aren’t necessary in my work. To me, the figure is used as an integral part of the design of the piece as well as playing a part in the narrative of the painting.” Hegman’s oeuvre hasn’t always been so unique. In her early artistic years, she tried her hand at painting portraits. “I wouldn’t do that now for love or money,” she says with a laugh. “I think everybody evolves. In the beginning of my painting journey, the more realistic I could make my paintings, the better I thought they were. Now I find it’s more about emoting feeling rather than replicating in my art that compels me.”
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It’s difficult to characterize Hegman by her medium; she’s not simply a watercolor, oil or acrylic painter, or even a mixed media artist. She dabbles in a little bit of everything, and she enjoys the process of learning just as much as she revels in putting the finishing touches on a piece. “I work in all mediums,” she says. “For a long time, I used to do pure watercolor. I started adding other mediums because I couldn’t get the textures I wanted. Now, I work in oil, acrylics, watercolor, cold wax, mixed media ... I’ve just never found one medium that I loved more than the others. They all have inherent qualities that I’ve grown to love.” Hegman concerns herself with value, or tonal variants, in her images. She checks her work by photographing it in black and white. “I will always photograph my work as I am painting it in black and white to see the values more clearly,” she explains. “If everything is in the same value, nothing is really important. Black and white lets me know that my design is clear and that it’s cohesive.”
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"DragonflySummer" 30 by 20 inches, Acrylic on Paper
"Stars and Stripes II" 24 by 24 inches, Acrylic
In white-gloved hands, each is holding a red flag that is somehow, remarkably, the most unnoticeable element of the picture. The contrast between the darker and lighter elements is so vivid that even a color as bold as red is nearly muted. Another signature component of Hegman’s paintings is the idea that people are part of, and not separate from nature. They’re often indistinguishable in her work. “For the last eight years, I have painted predominantly figures in landscapes, usually painting them as one, in order to show the codependency of the two,” she explains. “People are formed by their environment and the environment is shaped and changed by people. It’s all so intricately entwined.” An example of this is another gorgeously compelling piece called “Isolate,” which leaves the boundaries between a woman and the surrounding scene to the imagination. Foreground becomes background and background becomes facade. Like many of her other works, the only certainties in this piece are the pout of lips, the shadow of a nose and the spark of curiosity this purposefully enigmatic painting inspires.
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"Yellow Fashionista I," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
"Yellow Fashionista II," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
"Yellow Fashionista III," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
"Yellow Fashionista IV," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
"Yellow Fashionista V," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
"Yellow Fashionista VI," 12 by 12 inches, Oil
Hegman’s studio provides her with a glimpse into the deepest corners of her mind, and she continues to explore and evolve as an artist. “Lately, I’m starting to bring in more flowers,” she says. “I’m kind of doing an homage to them because they keep showing up in my work. “When I first started painting, my mother always told me she wished I painted more with flowers. All these years, flowers have not interested me. But for some reason, I did a painting and worked flowers into it. When I saw it, I thought, ‘Look at this!’ Now, flowers are finding their way into more of what I’m doing.” What she is doing, whatever it may be, is resonating with people from around the globe. She has been featured in exhibitions and galleries in the UK and Brazil, as well as across the United States. Locally, a sizable collection, including several smaller works from her Yellow Fashionista series, is available at Grace Renee Gallery. “I have to paint every day,” the artist says. “If I make something recognizable, that’s pretty cool. The most any of us can hope for is to find a job that you love and to do it most of your life. I’m fortunate because that’s exactly what I do.” gracereneegallery.com
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COMMUNITY
2021 JANUARY
Writer Joseph J. Airdo
Dec. 17–March 18
SHERRY BLANCHARD STUART SOLO EXHIBITION In conjunction with the Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine, Scottsdale artist Sherry Blanchard is being featured via a solo exhibition. Known for the richness of color that illuminates her work in both traditional and representational styles, the artist loves the American West as its history and tradition inspires and informs much of her work. Free. Mayo Clinic, Building 3 — Second Floor Hall, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. sherryblanchardstuart.com
“Downhill Run” by Sherry Blanchard Stuart
Oct. 3–Jan. 17
Oct. 3–Jan. 31
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Art shines a light on aspects of the
Art presents mother and daughter
Iranian experience normally hidden
artists Barbara Stauffacher Solomon
from the outside world by focusing
and Nellie King Solomon in their
on public and private spaces. The
first joint exhibition. Both artists
exhibition features the work of 10
were trained as architects but were
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Iranian art who explore the notion
the way they establish rules, grids
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communication and political
their very existence. At the heart of
with social distancing measures and
transformation — a place where
the pair’s artistic practice lies the
other factors associated with the
personal and collective identity
confident ability to think and explore
COVID-19 pandemic. Please use
converge. $10; youth, student
beyond the norm — or beyond the
and senior discounts available.
frame. $10; youth, student and senior
Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
discounts available. Wednesday–
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Scottsdale
Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374
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Jan. 7
CAREFREE ART WALK
outdoor demonstrations at Cave Creek Museum. Watch history come alive as the ten 1,000-pound stamps slam down
Stroll, shop, dine and enjoy an evening
in synchronized precision and hear
celebrating the arts in downtown Carefree
the pounding echo against the desert
while helping to support local businesses and
foothills — just as it did more than 140
local creativity — which makes our Arizona
years ago. Also on exhibit outdoors on
culture a better place to live, work and visit.
the museum campus are various pieces of
Begin at any gallery, then continue on to
equipment from the early mining days of
other participating galleries. Enjoy a diverse
Arizona and many agricultural tools used
display of artistic styles and mediums, meet
at local farms and ranches. See website
the artists, enjoy refreshments and engage
for times. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E.
in conversation about art and architecture.
Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764;
Free. 4–8 p.m. See website for participating
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galleries. visitcarefree.com
Jan. 7
SCATTING WITH DIANA LEE AND DENNIS ROWLAND
Jan. 14
GINA CHAVEZ IN CONCERT Part of Chandler Center for the Arts’ CCA
Legendary singers Diana Lee and
Anywhere Series, Latin Grammy-nominee
Dennis Rowland will perform a melodic
Gina Chavez will blend the sounds of the
improvisation of scat jazz. Chandler Center
Americas with tension and grace. She will
for the Arts will present the performance in
wind together versatile bilingual verses with
partnership with West Valley Arts Council
cumbia, indie-folk, blues and Latin pop with
as part of its CCA Anywhere Series. Free. 7
rhythms influenced by Latin America and
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personal lyrics inspired by her Latin roots and her life in Austin, Texas. Free. 7 p.m.
Jan. 8–10
SURPRISE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Thunderbird Artists will host a festival that boasts original pieces of fine art in a variety of mediums and subject matters — including
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CAREFREE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Thunderbird Artists will host a festival
stone sculptors Jerry and Marshall Locke.
that boasts 150 meticulously juried
More than 40 different domestic and imported
fine artists exhibiting a wide range of
wines, as well as flavored spirits and local
mediums — including ceramic potter
microbrews, will be available for tasting for a
Hong Rubinstein. A vast array of domestic
$10 fee, which includes an engraved souvenir
and imported wines as well as ice-cold
wine glass and six tickets. Additional tickets
microbrews and flavored spirits will be
may be purchased for $1. Food booths will
available for tasting for a $10 fee, which
also be on-site with a wide variety of delectable
includes an engraved souvenir wine glass
sweets, treats and more. Flutist Vibhas Kendzia
and six tickets. Additional tickets may be
will provide entertainment. $3. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
purchased for $1. AfterGlow, specializing
Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.,
in high-energy contemporary jazz and
Surprise. 480-837-5637; thunderbirdartists.com
funk tunes, will provide the entertainment. $3. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Downtown Carefree,
Jan. 9
GOLDEN REEF STAMP MILL DEMONSTRATION
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ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO Organizers will transform North Scottsdale into Arizona’s premier venue for collecting fine art during the 10-week Arizona Fine Art Expo. The event will feature 124 patron-friendly artist studios in a 44,000-square-foot space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action and learn about their journey, inspiration and techniques. $10 season passes; senior, military and youth discounts available. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-837-7163; arizonafineartexpo.com
Jan. 15–24
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
and Eric Ewazen that erases the lines
Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-990-
that can constrict classical music.
9500; marcellinoristorante.com
In-person and livestream ticketing
Desert Foothills Theater will present its
options are available. $24+. 2 p.m.
production of “Once on This Island,”
Scottsdale Center for the Performing
an exciting Broadway musical inspired
Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The
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Little Mermaid” with themes of social classes, dreams, family and love. $25. See website for times. The Holland
CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel will
Jan. 18
commemorate the 250th birthday of composer Ludwig van Beethoven
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LUNCH AND LEARN: MINESTRONE WITH CROSTINI
Jan. 17
Marcellino Ristorante will host a
op. 110, written after deafness
cooking class during which chef
engulfed the legendary composer.
Marcellino Verzino will demonstrate
$25+. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center
cooking a hearty winter soup created
for the Performing Arts, 7380 E.
with fresh vegetables, toasted Italian
Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587;
bread points and Parmigiano.
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale.
NO BOUNDARIES MusicaNova Chamber Winds Orchestra will present a wideranging exploration of woodwind music as part of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts MusicaNovacurated classical lounge series. The concert will feature music by Wolfgang Mozart, William Grant Still, Graham Cohen, Valerie Cole
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during which the audience will learn about and listen to the beloved “Moonlight Sonata” and Sonata
Jan. 19–28
T.A. BURROWS IN CONCERT Herberger Theater Center will present vocalist T.A. Burrows in a concert that includes some of his favorite pop hits and standards. Between the tunes, Burrows will share hilarious anecdotes reflecting his amazing career as a professional entertainer. $7. 12:10 p.m. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-2528497; herbergertheater.org
Jan. 21
SONS OF MYSTRO IN CONCERT Part of Chandler Center for the Arts’ CCA Anywhere Series, Sons of Mystro artists will use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ and a drummer. Free. 7 p.m. chandlercenter.org
Jan. 22–Feb. 14
THE ODD COUPLE Desert Stages Theatre will present its production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Odd Couple.” See website for times and price. Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 0586, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664; desertstages.org
Jan. 26–Feb. 7 GET HAPPY
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Angela Ingersoll in a concert of Judy Garland classics. See website for prices. 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com
Jan. 27
BROOKLYN RIDER WITH VADYM KHOLODENKO Hailed as the future of chamber music, Brooklyn Rider will perform a concert of eclectic repertoire with pianist Vadym Kholodenko. $69+. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Jan. 29 and 30
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET Alonzo King LINES Ballet will bring two new works to Scottdale Center for the Performing Arts — “The Personal Element,” which premiered in August 2019 at the Vail Dance Festival in Colorado, and “AZOTH,” which debuted at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco in October 2019. $35+. 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-4998587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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Feb. 5 and 6
AARON HENRY JEWELRY Grace Renee Gallery will welcome the designer of Aaron Henry Jewelry during an event that showcases the brand's brilliant pieces — each of which is hand-crafted, bringing classical Old World quality to modern design. The hallmarks of Aaron Henry Jewelry's lines are design integrity, gemstone quality, fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Free. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Grace Renee Gallery, 7212 E. Ho Hum Road, Suite 7, Carefree. 480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com
Jan. 29–Feb. 21
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the event, which shares proceeds with the Holland Center — a nonprofit
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Arizona Broadway Theatre will
arts, education and community in the
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present a tribute show during which
area. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Holland
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songs of Johnny Cash. The show
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and song with Arizona State
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Quartet.” See website for price and
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times. Arizona Broadway Theatre,
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7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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“Ekkehard Overture” and Sibelius’
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program featuring the exhilarating
The Holland Center will host its 6th
livestream ticketing options are
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available. $27+. 2 p.m. Scottsdale
winning “Three to One” and the
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Center for the Performing Arts,
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from a variety of mediums — including
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BROADWAY PERSPECTIVES: A CONCERT CELEBRATING DIVERSITY Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a brandnew Broadway cabaret in a unique recognition of Black History Month. The show will feature some of Broadway’s top Black artists performing their signature works as well as roles that Black artists have not traditionally played. $28+. 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
KIWANIS AWARDS $165,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS The Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Carefree recently presented checks to a wide range of local organizations in its continued
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recognition of their wonderful community programs. More than $165,000 was awarded to Cave Creek Unified School District, Rancho Milagro Foundation, Desert Foothills Theater, Annunciation Catholic School, Lone Mountain Elementary School, Cactus Shadows High School, Jubilate Conservatory of Music, Scott Foundation, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Spirit in the Desert, Upscale Singers and Veterans Memorial. kiwaniscarefree.org
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Phoenix Chorale CEO Jen Rogers will step down from her position after almost 15 years working with the organization. During her time with the organization, Rogers focused her effort to propel the Phoenix Chorale into the 21st century — leading new initiatives in marketing, box office, fundraising and infrastructure. Rogers plans to expand her earlier work as a consultant for artists and arts organizations, advising across a variety of areas. The Phoenix Chorale’s board of directors has launched a plan to place an interim CEO in advance of conducting a nationwide search for Rogers’ successor. phoenixchorale.org
PHOENIX COMMUNITY ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES HONOREES Phoenix Community Alliance last month presented its Center City Awards, which recognizes outstanding individuals for their personal contributions in advancing the quality of life for all residents within the area and furthering downtown Phoenix’s renaissance. The 2020 Center City Champion, Dr. Sheila Harris, has assisted in the development of affordable housing for more
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In September, Anne Johnson assumed the position of Desert Foothills Library’s new executive director. She hopes to uphold and build upon the legacy of the library’s previous leader David Court, who she says turned a repository for books into a bustling community center.
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Anne Johnson admits that when she started her career in libraries 13 years ago, she did not truly grasp the significance and complexity of the institutions. “When people think of libraries, they immediately think of books,” Johnson says. “When I first started in this business, that was my perception as well. Then I realized that it is really about people. It is about developing a staff that really loves and cares about people and wants to serve them and make sure that they get the right books in their hands and recommend the best programs to them.” In September, Johnson assumed the position of Desert Foothills Library’s new executive director. She hopes to uphold and build upon the legacy of the library’s previous leader David Court, who she says turned a repository for books into a bustling community center. “The people coming into the library are the entire point of the whole business,” Johnson says. “It is not the books. That has been my biggest realization and something that I have embraced throughout my career.”
THE LIBRARY CREW
Johnson grew up in northern Virginia, a couple of miles outside of Washington D.C. “Books were a really big part of my life growing up but I did not start spending a lot of time in libraries until I was in high school,” she says. “In college, there were five or six of us who used to study in the same area on the third floor of the university library and called ourselves ‘the library crew.’ It was then that I started to develop a deep appreciation of the fields of librarianship, research and learning.” After earning a master's degree in English literature from the University of New Hampshire, Johnson aspired to become a college professor. She began to spend even more time in libraries and discovered that she really enjoyed the atmosphere as she performed research and scanned the shelves to behold the volume of information available. Acknowledging her love of the library and enjoyment of being around other people, Johnson then switched gears and began looking at a career in nonprofit administration. “A lot of work that college professors do is solitary,” she explains. “You are researching, you are writing papers and you are presenting at conferences; that work can be kind of
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lonely. When you work at a library, it is vibrant and you have the opportunity to be out and about in the community working with other people all day long. And every day is totally different and exciting. You have the opportunity to really dig into who you are serving as you design programs and services specifically for them.” In 2008, despite not having any experience running a library, Johnson got a job as the director of West Pittston Public Library — a small, nonprofit, member-supported library in Pennsylvania. “I kind of stumbled into it,” she says. “Then I got a master's degree in library science and fell in love with the job — especially working at a small, community library.” Johnson spent 10 years at that library, enough time to get plenty of experience — including a complete flood of the facility when the Susquehanna River overflowed in 2011. She later moved to Austin, Texas to accept a position as the deputy director of the Austin Public Library system. “I went from serving a town of 5,000 people in northeastern Pennsylvania to being the second in command of a 450-person department that served a city of 1 million people with 22 physical locations, managing six major divisions,” she says. “So it was a huge change. Whereas I had a lot of freedom in the smaller library, I moved to a city department where there was a lot of bureaucracy and things moved much more slowly.” The experience afforded Johnson an understanding of libraries on both ends of the spectrum. It also granted her a deeper appreciation of smaller, community libraries where one has the opportunity to work among and therefore really get to know their customers.
LIBRARY ALFRESCO
When her husband — an executive with Farmer’s Insurance — accepted a position in Phoenix, Johnson met up with an old friend and former graduate school classmate whose parents had retired in Carefree.
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Having heard that Desert Foothills Library was looking for a new leader, they arranged for her a meeting with departing executive director David Court. “He gave me a tour and we talked for about two hours,” Johnson says. “The library really appealed to me because it reminded me of the one I ran in Pennsylvania. I wanted to be part of something like that again, working for an institution that has a really great reputation in the community.” Johnson — who received the appointment to the position by the library’s board of directors — admits that it has been difficult starting a new job during a pandemic, but says the nonprofit organization’s outstanding volunteers have been her guiding light to overcome the obstacles. “We have like 150 volunteers,” Johnson says. “I am amazed at the longevity that they have served. Some of them have volunteered at a library for 20 or 30 years.” Many of Desert Foothills Library’s usual services and programs remain on pause but Johnson and the rest of the nonprofit organization’s staff have taken steps to continue to serve the community in a safe albeit slightly different way. In addition to curbside service, the library has opened up its patio for passive programming — fondly dubbing the experience “library alfresco.” “We have sheets of paper with crossword and sudoku puzzles on them and old magazines that people can sit
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Many of Desert Foothills Library’s usual services and programs remain on pause due to the COD-19 pandemic, but executive director Anne Johnson and the rest of the nonprofit organization’s staff have taken steps to continue to serve the community in a safe i m adifferent g e s a r i zway. o n a . c o m january 2 02 1 albeit slightly
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down and read or take home with them,” explains Johnson, noting an Amazon Echo is also available for additional assistance and entertainment. Everything being offered is an effort to invite the community back “to” the library without necessarily inviting them “into” the library out of an abundance of caution for the nonprofit organization’s customers, staff and volunteers during this difficult time. “We have done a lot of virtual programming and have also been promoting our digital and online resources,” Johnson adds. “I am currently trying to get funding to be able to open a portion of the library up for people to browse and borrow items in a way that is low- to no-touch.” Johnson and the library’s staff have also taken the opportunity of a little more downtime to do a design thinking challenge, reaching out through interviews with community members to gain a better understanding of how they want to use the library upon its eventual reopening. Johnson especially aspires to attract more use of the library. One way she intends to do so is by upgrading its technology. She is particularly interested in creating an atmosphere that supports remote working — complete with printing services, office supplies and a cafe. “We are also trying to turn outward,” Johnson adds. “It is sometimes easy to get lost within the four walls of your organization and just hope that people come to you. We are looking at outreach opportunities so that we can ensure that we are visible at
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Fundraising will be integrated into Desert Foothills Library’s “Love Your Library” event next month, allowing the nonprofit organization to continue to benefit the community with its presence, programs and services — which executive director Anne Johnson says will only continue to grow and expand under her leadership.
community events and are partnering with local businesses and other nonprofit organizations.”
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY
In February, Desert Foothills Library will host a month-long “Love Your Library” event, celebrating the stories the make up its past, present and future. “We are going to do a project where we interview residents from the community who will tell stories about their experience with Desert Foothills Library,” Johnson explains. “We are also going to have story contests, themed grab-and-go programs and maybe even a virtual cooking demonstration where people can pick up the ingredients from the library and follow along with a livestream.” Fundraising will also be integrated into Desert Foothills Library’s “Love Your Library” event, allowing the nonprofit organization to continue to benefit the community with its presence, programs and services — which Johnson says will only continue to flourish and expand under her leadership. “I am so excited for the opportunity to work with the board, staff and volunteers to serve the desert foothills community,” she adds. “I look forward to continuing David’s legacy of focusing on the most important element of library work — the people.” Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road Cave Creek 480-488-2286 dfla.org
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With piercing blue eyes and his skin bronze from long days spent working in the sun, Jim Gath looks like he’s always lived the life of a cowboy. As the founder of Tierra Madre Horse and Human Sanctuary in Cave Creek, he has found his life’s purpose — even though it’s not at all how his story began. The Saranac Lake, New York native says he’s lived about five lives with stints in New York City and Los Angeles, as a writer (he has authored five books) and as one of the founders of USA Today. He found that all the career success wasn’t ultimately making him happy and, at one point, he lost everything. But here, in this little corner of the desert, he’s living out his early, happy memories of growing up around his grandfather’s horses and, in doing so, has created a nonprofit sanctuary
that shelters horses — and heals humans by way of the very special bonds formed with these beautiful creatures.
A SACRED RESPONSIBILITY
When Gath first left Los Angeles 16 years ago, he opened thennamed Rancho Tierra Madre as a boarding facility. “I had a friend who owned a horse rescue,” Gath says. “She kept sending over horses to me that couldn’t be adopted out. I would take the ne'erdo-wells, if you will. One day, I was on the phone with her about taking another horse and I said, ‘Jeez, I’m upside down here; I have 13 of my own horses and only 11 boarders.’ “She said five words to me that changed everything: ‘Jim, you’re all they’ve got.’ That hit me like a
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Jim Gath and his dedicated team of volunteers at Tierra Madre Horse and Human Sanctuary have now rehabilitated and lovingly cared for 60 horses — with 29 currently in his care.
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We heal horses and the horses heal the humans and then the humans turn around and help heal the horses again. That’s the best thing I could ever do in my life. Jim Gath
God shot and I suddenly realized that maybe my mission in life was to take horses that have a lot of challenges. Whether they were abandoned, neglected, injured, abused — whatever it was — take them in and give them the happiest, healthiest home they could imagine and lives beyond their wildest dreams because they have been through so many challenges.” Slowly but surely, as the boarders moved on, Gath continued to take in more horses that were considered “undesirable.” By 2015, the ranch officially became a horse sanctuary with 501(c)3 status. He and a dedicated team of volunteers have now rehabilitated and lovingly cared for 60 horses — with 29 currently in his care. Gath takes the shepherding of horses from frailty to health — and, ultimately, through their last days — as a sacred responsibility. The walls of his home are adorned with paintings, carefully bound tail strands, and placards from the stalls of those who have passed on. As heartbreaking as it is to say goodbye, he says it is ultimately his last act of love to not let any horse suffer.
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Jim Gath takes the shepherding of horses from frailty to health — and, ultimately, through their last days — as a sacred responsibility.
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This desire to ensure their complete safety and happiness is a prime reason that Gath decided against operating his ranch as a rescue. “They’ve been shuffled around and treated like bicycles,” he says. “I didn’t want to wonder what might happen to them next. With this sanctuary, I’m able to say to them, ‘When you get here, you’re home.’”
A HEART CONNECTION
As it turns out, home is an awful lot like what it feels for the many humans who lend a hand at the ranch, too. They muck stalls, clean and fill every water tub, groom and turn out the horses into the arena to walk and play with them. Each volunteer tends to instinctually gravitate to a particular horse or horses. One of Gath’s volunteers, Susan Dodge heads to the barns to see her favorite mustang two mornings each week before work as the department chair for special education at Greenway High School. During non-pandemic times, the ranch hosts classes of children and adults on the autism spectrum from Greenway High School and Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Dodge says that she has seen her students make great strides in learning vital social and soft skills at the sanctuary. “It has made a tremendous difference for all of our students,” explains. “Jim allows them as much access to the horses as they are comfortable with. We feel so welcomed. The students can have one-on-one encounters with horses and participate in reading feedback; what is the horse telling them about their energy or actions?
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As Jim Gath spares no expense to give the best care, Tierra Madre Horse and Human Sanctuary’s budget runs close to $200,000 annually — with veterinary bills accounting for about $50,000 of that.
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We have seen so many lightbulbs go off. It has really been such a blessing. They're learning skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.” So many people have recounted to Gath that what began as volunteering for the benefit of the horses soon impacts their own wellbeing. Gath says horses speak the language of “Equus” with their bodies, minds and even vocalizations. The horses of Tierra Madre teach humans that language in a way that is mutually healing. “We realized this had become a sanctuary for people, so we added the ‘and Human’ part of our name,” says Gath as his voice fills with emotion. “We heal horses and the horses heal the humans and then the humans turn around and help heal the horses again. That’s the best thing I could ever do in my life.” Gath tells the story of a horse named Birdie, who arrived in August after an urgent phone call from his veterinarian and best friend. “She called me one afternoon and said, ‘Jim, you have to take this horse right now,’” Gath recalls. “She was out in 115-degree heat with no water. She was skin and bones, running a fever of 105, and the owner called the doctor to put her down. Well, the doc took one look at her and said, ‘This horse doesn’t deserve to die.’ We rolled into action and she was here within an hour and a half. “We got her medical care and began feeding her. She’s gained 200 pounds and she’s like the queen of the ranch. At 30 years old, she is teaching people. All the volunteers are in love with her; they start walking her and spending time with her and suddenly
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Jim Gath says horses speak the language of “Equus� with their bodies, minds and even vocalizations. The horses of Tierra Madre teach humans that language in a way that is mutually healing.
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they realize they’ve learned. Birdie is helping a lot of people learn Equus. Each of the horses, like every creature or tree on earth, has its own distinct spirit, soul and personality. Horses make a heart connection.”
A BETTER PLACE
As he spares no expense to give the best care, Gath’s budget runs close to $200,000 annually — with veterinary bills accounting for about $50,000 of that. Traditionally, there are several fundraising events each year. But this year required some extra ingenuity so Gath produced a premier videocast that was quite successful. Looking back on his life, Gath recalls an important conversation with his mother that he had as a teenager. “I asked her what she wanted me to be when I grew up and her answer was, ‘I want you to be happy,’” he says. “It wasn’t the definitive answer I wanted to hear at the time. It took me 50 years to realize it was the right advice.
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“I think I’ve made the world a little bit better place. If you don’t do that, you’re stealing oxygen as far as I’m concerned … I know that sounds harsh, but it’s the way I see it. I never want to lie on my deathbed and not have done something meaningful.” As he says this, the horses outside in the arena are frolicking about, volunteers are smiling, the sun is shining and the world is, indeed, a better place. Tierra Madre Horse and Human Sanctuary 27115 N. 45th St., Cave Creek 480-469-9166 tierramadrehorseandhumansanctuary.org
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Arizona transplants often balk at natives who bundle up with jackets, scarves and gloves this time of the year. It is the same sort of thing that happens when people who have lived in the Valley their entire lives express panic at even the lightest rainfall, rushing from their cars to store entrances with umbrellas overhead. One’s attire in the winter is a fairly good indication of where they are from. For those who have lived in other states that exhibit more traditional characteristics of the season, Arizona winters are mild. Phoenix and its surrounding communities rarely see snow and low temperatures tend to hover in the 40s. Nonetheless, cold is cold and everyone’s perception is perfectly valid. More importantly, our temperatures this time of the year are cherished when you take our state’s scorching summers into consideration — especially our most recent one. If you want to experience the more traditional characteristics of winter, there are plenty of
opportunities to do so in the northern parts of our state. Gilbert resident Steven Ebright especially enjoys the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim areas, where he captures on camera some of the most sublime snowy settings that you will ever see. A particularly prepossessing sight can be found in the forests, where icy streams flow betwixt snowy hillsides. Upon bravely dipping the tip of your toe into the water, you might wonder how such an ice-cold current continues to rush along without freezing. Regardless of where you are from, Arizona’s winters are aesthetic triumphs. They truly offer some of the most gorgeous sights imaginable, as evidenced by Ebright’s beautiful work featured in Images Arizona’s photo essay this month. As with all things, winter is but a temporary state. Soon, the snow will melt, the water will warm and our temperatures will increase — quite significantly, might I add — exchanging this beauty for another. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to appreciate it before it vanishes for yet another year.
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Arizona has so many opportunities outside of the desert Phoenix metro area to get out into nature. We as Arizonans are really blessed with a wide variety of different climates throughout the year. Steven Ebright
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I have a four-wheel-drive Jeep that I use a lot off-road to get to the places that I need to shoot. There are some dangers with that in the winter. One time, I was stuck for four hours in the snow. But that is just part of the process. Steven Ebright
Fall and winter are my favorite times to be out and winter is my favorite time to shoot. There is something special about being in the mountains and acquiring images in the snowy time — especially if it actually is snowing while I am shooting — that is really fulfilling. Steven Ebright
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION Steven Ebright approaches his work as an artist differently than most Arizona photographers. “I am not interested in the desert scene as much as I am the smaller, more intimate images of the landscape where I am not getting a vast expanse all at once,” Ebright says. Having explored the world through photography for more than 20 years, Ebright usually has an idea of what he is looking for when he shoots — with preplanning and pre-visualization being important parts of his process. However, he admits that not everything may come to fruition. He is perfectly OK with that, though, as he knows that he is merely an observer. “For me, it has always been about photographic exploration,” he explains. “It is about continuing to develop the look and the eye that I have. That is something that I continue to think through even when I am not out as I prepare for the next trip.” Acknowledging that art is a critical lifestyle endeavor for each individual’s pursuit of creative speech, Ebright has developed his own working philosophy regarding the focus and use of his nature photography. “As someone who believes in and who follows the God described in the Bible, I want to illustrate His reality and truth as the Creator through my images of His creation,” Ebright says. My main goal is to credit God for the beauty of His creation — and I hope people will be drawn to that.” j anuary 2021
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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Twenty-five years ago, Steven Ebright purchased his first point-and-shoot camera out of a desire to photographically document his hiking trips. He was immediately drawn to the quest of image composition. As he developed his own style of seeing the Arizona landscape, Ebright — who was born in California but grew up in Mesa — moved up to an SLR camera and began to learn photography through trial and error and by reading books on the subject. “In those days, I was shooting Fujifilm Velia 50 slide film and several different black and white negative films,” the photographer says. “There was a certain nostalgia to my regiment of purchasing film and the subsequent processing at Tempe Camera. These were formative years that I will always remember with fondness.” Over the years, Ebright fine-tuned his technique and his vision. However, a key factor remained consistent as the photographer found places in the Arizona landscape to practice his craft — many of which have become cherished places that he returns to year after year. “I always look back at the year prior to see the dates I was at a place to anticipate that, hopefully, the weather is going to be similar,” he explains. “It is usually very close in terms of storms that come in so I can hit the places I was at the year prior and see what new images I can get from those same locations.” Today, Ebright lives in Gilbert with his wife and son. When he is not working at a small construction company, he is enjoying hobbies like woodworking, electronics and mountain biking. However, photography remains the main thrust of his artistic expression. 500px.com/stevenebrightphotography
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Looking back at her past 18 years as executive director of Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, Pam DiPietro believes that she has learned an awful lot just by being around other people.
In November, DiPietro departed the nonprofit organization that she has worked for since 2002. “I was 62 years old when I started this job,” DiPietro says. “My husband and I had been here for three years and I decided to find a part-time job. I applied and two hours later they called me and said, ‘You're hired.’ I loved what I was doing and was proud of what we were accomplishing here so I just kept going until suddenly I realized that it had been 18 years.” Upon moving to Arizona from Illinois, DiPietro had originally planned to travel with her husband. However, what started out as a 20-hour-per-week part-time job grew exponentially, leaving little time for DiPietro to do so. DiPietro admits that she has never been one who sits still — especially when there are people out there in need of assistance. Prior to arriving in Arizona, she worked as a business manager for a Catholic church in Illinois for 20 years — a job with substantial responsibilities that, similar to her position at Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, she more or less fell into. But she does not regret even a moment of either role.
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“The thing that gives me the most pleasure is the fact that I know how many people we have helped through the years,” DiPietro says. “I have seen many people come to us and within five or six months say, ‘Thank you for your help. I am good to go.’ I always feel good when they share their story with us and they are able to walk away with a smile and say, ‘Thank you. You just saved us.’”
A COMMUNITY’S COMPASSION
DiPietro’s departure has made way for Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center’s new executive director Leigh Zydonik, who has been enormously impressed with the level of compassion exhibited by people in the community. “It is very heartwarming,” Zydonik says. “I am blown away by the generosity of the community and the passion for the work that the volunteers and staff have.” Zydonik adds that it is also very humbling to see first-hand the extraordinary need that is out there in the community. Having moved to the Valley when her husband took a position here, Zydonik received a Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Science from the University of Dayton. She previously held positions with the Northwest Ohio flood mitigation and arts partnerships and Marathon Petroleum Company. Additionally, Zydonik taught business classes at the University of Findlay in Ohio, where she also held a position as the director of the Center for Civic Engagement — an organization that supports a network of community partners that seek collaborative solutions to complex social problems that affect residents across the region.
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Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center’s new executive director Leigh Zydonik was attracted to the nonprofit organization for its well-rounded and far-reaching community support.
“That was the backbone support for our eight community coalitions that dealt with food security, housing, mental health, literacy and workforce development,” Zydonik explains. “So basically all of the ills that every community deals with. We provided resources and collective impact to address some of those social issues, making sure that all of the different community organizations, nonprofits and agencies worked together effectively and efficiently.” Upon researching Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, Zydonik was especially impressed with the nonprofit organization’s well-rounded and far-reaching community support. “It seemed like such a strong and vibrant organization,” she says. “It addresses so much more than just food security and that is what I had been doing in Ohio with those wraparound services to make sure that people were well taken care of.” Zydonik adds that when people find themselves in a position of need, it is rarely just one area or cause that put them there. “Those wraparound services of the resource center are what attracted me here,” says Zydonik, noting that Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center had a number of great programs that needed to be placed on pause
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as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am looking forward to building those back up once we are not as restricted. “The need is obviously even greater during the COVID-19 pandemic with job losses and such. We will soon see an increase in evictions. The longer this goes on, the further behind people will get. So we are trying to stay on top of that while also understanding that many of our volunteers are not able to do so at this time due to health concerns.” Zydonik adds that the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a challenging balancing act but one that she is confident she will be able to master thanks to Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center’s many amazing staff members and volunteers. “We love our volunteers,” she says. “They are our greatest resource. We are so appreciative of the work that they do and we are always looking for more. And there is also always a great need for not only food but monetary donations as well to continue the good work.”
ROOM FOR GROWTH AND NEW IDEAS
DiPietro has faith that Zydonik is going to be an excellent addition to Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center and the community. “Leigh is lovely,” she says. “She is going to fit right in and be very good for this food bank. She will probably point it in another direction but that is good because there is always room for growth and new ideas.”
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In addition to enjoying a very different type of being outdoors that does not involve shoveling snow, Zydonik is excited to make a difference in people’s lives in Arizona just as she did in Ohio. “I am eager to meet, collaborate and work with our clients, volunteers, donors and community partners,” she says. “Together, we will continue to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need in numerous desert foothills communities.” Zydonik is also appreciative of DiPietro, who she says has done amazing things for the community. “What she, her staff and the board have built in the past 18 years — from what was a very small organization to what it is today — speaks volumes to her dedication and passion,” Zydonik says. “Our
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community is very fortunate to have had someone lead that drive.” True to character, DiPietro admits that she is still unlikely to sit still for long and has even discussed lending a hand to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic Church. However, before doing anything else, DiPietro will first fulfill a promise that she made to her husband to finally spend at least a year traveling and doing other things with one another. She also plans to start reading again. “I cannot remember the last time I read a book,” DiPietro says. “So I am going to take time to just sit back, relax and read some books. I have a whole stack of them that I would like to read.” Foothills Food Bank 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive, Cave Creek 480-488-1145 foothillsfoodbank.com
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The only thing about which North Scottdale resident Alpio Barbara is more passionate than cars is community. That is why more than three years ago he began organizing Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak — a monthly event that not only brings the community together to appreciate automotive excellence but also raises money for a very important cause. “It started as just a bunch of car guys who got together and wanted to do something on a Saturday morning for a couple of hours,” Barbara says. Now, for three hours on the second Saturday of each month, Barbara hosts the event which has become about so much more as it is a vehicle for humanitarianism — making a much-needed difference in the lives of children. Barbara owns and operates Alpio’s at Troon — a unique event venue that has been used for weddings, birthday parties, club meetings and parties, business and association socials, bachelorette parties, holiday parties and more.
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About five years ago, Barbara bought a building in the Villages at Pinnacle Peak shopping center and designed it to resemble a classic 1950s diner with the intention of using it to store and display his incredible collection of cars and motorcycles. The venue also features several life-size mannequins of the era’s celebrities — such as Marilyn Monroe and members of the Rat Pack — as well as vintage gas pumps, largescale models of military aircraft and neon signs. People from clubs and organizations heard about the unique setting and approached Barbara about renting it for themed events. A double mezzanine level provides lounge seating and a pool table as well as video and pinball games. Barbara offers to handle catering or the renter can provide their own. Barbara is also a member of the North Scottsdale Coffee Group, a handful of car enthusiasts who get together at AJ’s Fine Foods twice a week to “shoot the breeze” and enjoy some java. During one such gathering, Barbara proposed starting a monthly automotive event at his venue. He knew that between the six or eight of them, they would be able to get at least 20 cars together for such an event. The North Scottsdale Coffee Group put Barbara’s idea into action in November 2017 with the intention of simply giving the car enthusiast community a place to mix and mingle. Of course, some refreshments were needed and Platinum Companies, Inc. — a custom home builder, luxury
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home renovation company and commercial and residential property maintenance company — graciously offered to provide complimentary coffee during the event. Meanwhile, Kimberly Adams of Remy Grey Insurance offered to supply complimentary doughnut holes. When one attendee offered Sue Pille — Platinum Companies’ director of property maintenance — a $2 tip, she assured him that it was not necessary. He left it anyway, prompting Barbara to make a tip jar a permanent fixture at the event with all proceeds going to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation via Golf-Fore-Charity, which Platinum Companies had supported for several years. Barbara also offered to match all funds. “At that first event, we raised $64,” Barbara says. “I matched that so it turned into $128. The first year, we raised $7,777. Last year, we did $40,000.” During the Dec. 12 Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak event, Barbara and Pille presented the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation with a check in excess of $53,000 for 2020 — a remarkable figure considering the year’s unique obstacles. Matching donations has become the norm for Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak, with real estate agent Mike Dobbins, Cactus Tint and Bob Smith with Burger King being just a few of the community members who have done so in the past. “We have a lot of community people who help us sponsor this event,” Barbara says. “There are a lot of moving parts. We are all doing it together. I just happen to have the location.”
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The success of this event shows me that there are a lot of people out there in our community who really care. They have the same passion that I have. Alpio Barbara
Other notable individuals who have contributed to the success of Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak’s charitable efforts include two gentlemen who donated a bunch of memorabilia and car parts to the cause. Last March, Barbara organized a breakfast auction of the items and raised $28,413. In October, racecar driver and entrepreneur Kevin Buckler helped to host an auction of his Adobe Road wines from which $7,500 was raised. Speed painter Katie Von Kral donated a pair of paintings — one of Buckler’s racecar and one of late actor Steve McQueen — to be auctioned off. Paul
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Phillips of Toy Barn Storage bought the Steve McQueen painting and donated it back to Barbara so that he could auction it off again next year. Barbara had begun organizing a formal dinner auction for the third Thursday in March but those plans are currently on hold, awaiting an update on the health and safety restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pille notes that Barbara’s charity extends far beyond Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak. He also organizes car rides via North Scottsdale Coffee Group throughout the year. “Everyone puts in $20 and eight or 10 cars go on a road trip for the day, eat lunch and come back,” Pille explains. “All of that money goes to the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation fund. Alpio has got a big heart. He has a passion for kids, cars and the community.” She adds that the growth of Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak over the past three years has been truly tremendous. “There are a lot of car enthusiasts in Scottsdale,” Pille says. “It is huge. There were more than 185 participants at the November [2020] event.” Barbara encourages people to continue to come out to Cars and Coffee at Pinnacle Peak 7–10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month to support the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. He is also seeking more sponsors to match funds. “The success of this event shows me that there are a lot of people out there in our community who really care,” Barbara says. “They have the same passion that I have. We are so privileged. We are out driving around in our nice cars and these poor children need our help. We are fortunate that we are able to do this kind of stuff while helping them.” alpiosattroon.com
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Roasted Lemon Crinkle Cookies Roasting lemons beforehand gives these cookies a great depth of flavor. Rolling the dough in sugar before powdered sugar helps to create the “crinkle” effect. Prep time: 20 minutes Rest time: 2 hours Cook time: 12 minutes
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 lemons 2 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon extract Yellow gel food coloring (optional) 10 tablespoons butter (room temperature) Powdered sugar and sugar (for rolling)
Directions: Zest lemons and set zest aside. Cut lemons in half, removing all seeds. In a skillet, heat olive oil and honey until bubbling. Place lemons, face-down, in skillet and let roast for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, scraping down the bowl after each one. Juice roasted lemons. Then add the juice, zest and food coloring (if desired) to the bowl, mixing just until blended. With mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. (This prevents the dough from being too sticky when rolling.) When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment.
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Salmon Cakes and Greens This light, healthy dinner leaves you feeling full and satisfied. Plus, it is a great way to use up any canned salmon that you may have in your pantry. Makes: 8 cakes Serves: 4–6
Ingredients: 2 7-ounce cans wild-caught salmon 1/2 cup sweet potato (cooked and mashed) 3 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled) 2 tablespoon finely minced green onion 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh dill 1⁄4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (depending on preference) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoon almond flour 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley 1 egg (lightly beaten) 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (regular or gluten-free)
Directions: Drain the salmon and discard any bones/skin. Crumble into a medium bowl. Add to the bowl the sweet potato, bacon, green onion, dill, cayenne, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dijon mustard, almond flour and cilantro/parsley. Mix lightly then add beaten egg and mix again, until incorporated. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a 1–2 tablespoons of butter, olive oil or ghee. Spead bread crumbs onto a plate. Using a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup), shape mixture into patties and coat both sides in the bread crumbs. Place a few patties into prepared skillet/griddle and fry on both sides until lightly golden. Repeat until all are done, adding more oil to pan as necessary. Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly
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