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welcome Whether you read this magazine from cover to cover or peruse the table of contents in search of the stories that most interest you, one thing is certain: we have a lot of talent in these pages. Flip to the community section, for example, and you’ll find a wide range of events that tickle the taste buds, harmonize with the eardrums or please the eye through a mix of delicious food and drink, melodious musicians and gifted artists using an endless variety of mediums in their work. Browse a bit further and you’ll learn about inspiring organizations making a real difference for those they serve, thriving businesses delivering delights to their customers and standout individuals who live every day with
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passion and a can-do attitude. I am forever indebted to my clients and staff who are not only great to work with every month, but who also make it possible for ImagesAZ to bring these stories to life. It makes me acutely aware of just how lucky we are to live in such bustling, booming communities. With that in mind, happy reading! Cheers!
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Meet the Fitzgerald Family Writer Barb Evans Photographer Loralei Lazurek
For David Fitzgerald, it was literally love at first sight. He was walking down a city street when he saw a pretty blonde woman through the window of an upscale club. Determined to meet her, he went inside, but she was busily talking on the phone. Not one to be deterred, he did the next best thing — he talked to her friend. Laura was impervious to the tall, handsome University of Connecticut law student who was trying to get her attention. But after awhile, David was able to persuade her friend for an introduction.
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Laura was not interested in finding love that night. In fact, she was pretty much preventing romance altogether so she could pursue her dreams of moving out west and furthering her career as a speech pathologist. David’s charm and persistence won her over, however, and she gave him her phone number. The next week they went on their first date, a hike. “I was not looking to meet anyone at that time,” says Laura. “In fact, I said to him ‘we can be friends, but this is not going anywhere.’ I already knew that I wanted to leave New
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England, so I didn’t want to start a new relationship. That was the last thing on my mind.” They continued to date, and soon she found herself falling in love. “He was different from anyone else I had ever met in my life,” she says. “He is this big, quiet, humble, super smart and kind man. But he has no pretenses. His number one quality is his integrity.” The couple soon married, and although David had just passed the bar and started practicing law in Connecticut, he was willing to make Laura’s dreams come true by agreeing to move out west. “He knew that was part of the deal,” laughs Laura. “So he studied for the Arizona bar as we drove cross-country. I would quiz him in the car.” Once they made it to Arizona, the Fitzgeralds settled in Grayhawk. That was 15 years ago, and their life since has flourished to include two children, Emily, 13, and Bryce, 11. Life is pretty busy for the Fitzgeralds, who, like many parents, juggle the demands of their careers with their kids’ activities. David is now an attorney at Titus, Brueckner and Levine, PLC, as well as a member of the adjunct faculty at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Laura, who earned her master’s degree in speech language pathology from the University of Massachusetts, splits her time as a per diem speech language pathologist between three different medical centers: Santé Rehabilitation, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center and Thompson Peak Hospital. Along with being excellent students, Emily and Bryce are both competitive swimmers. Emily currently practices with Swim Neptune’s Senior II group six days a week and has made the “A” finals in state championships for her age group. Bryce is part of the Neptune Academy of Swimming and practices four to five days a week, including double time on Saturday and Sunday. He has won events at the state championships for his age group and holds state records in the backstroke and boys’ relays.
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“We’re crazy busy,” says Laura. “We are always on the
Wii, participating in sports like basketball, football and
go. Sometimes the kids are swimming until 8 p.m. With
baseball and spending time with his buddies.
work, school and swimming, I often feel like a taxicab. We do try to carve out special time with dinners
“Emily is kind, fun, mature and carries herself with a
together several times a week, but I don’t think we’re
quiet confidence,” says Laura. “She’s pretty studious.
different from any other family.”
Bryce is funny, athletic, intelligent and energetic. He’s persistent and competitive.”
To help unwind, the Fitzgeralds like to play board games, hike, go to the movies or out to eat, often to
Several years ago, the Fitzgeralds were forced to slow
Brio or The Herb Box for brunch. They’ve established a
things down a bit when Laura was diagnosed with
few traditions such as Thanksgiving dinner at Grayhawk
breast cancer, a topic she is shy to discuss.
Country Club with extended family, Christmas Eve service at Pinnacle Peak Presbyterian Church and a New
“I’m a three year survivor,” she says. “It was really hard
Year’s Day hike. They look forward to taking annual
for the kids, but it’s true when they say that through
vacations, “preferably to Kauai,” and visiting family in
adversity comes strength. If talking about it empowers
Pennsylvania during the summer, and also like to take
someone else to get through it, then I want to help.”
staycations during spring break to Tucson, Sedona or other nearby areas.
But Laura admits she couldn’t have won the battle without the help of her family.
Despite their busy schedules, the kids find time to
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enjoy other pursuits besides swimming. Emily enjoys
“My battle brought us together and made us closer,”
art, pottery, photography and spending time with her
she says. “The heart of our family is based on true
friends; Bryce enjoys playing games on the Nintendo
love and support for each other.”
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Feb. 2, 3 MIM Presents: Brett Dennen Described as a cross between Tracy Chapman and Neil Young, singer/songwriter Brett Dennen performs his unique blend of folk and pop music, infused with easy grooves and soulful lyrics. Opening act includes singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Willy Tea Taylor. 7 p.m. $27.50-$37.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.
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Feb. 6 Fifty Shades of Desire Fundraiser Feed your curiosity with this fundraiser hosted by Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak featuring dinner, wine, dance, cocktails and an auction. Proceeds benefit select organizations that help children and families in need. 6 p.m. $125 per person. Troon Country Club, 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., 480-502-1773 Febr uary 2015
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements Gershwin to Gaga. 6 p.m. $30. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St.,
Feb. 6
480-488-7169,
Master Class on FourHand Piano Presented by Transcontinental Duo
kiwaniscarefree.org.
Professors Jan Thompson and Elaine Greenfield present an energetic
Feb. 7
approach to piano literature and piano performance
Desert Foothills Library 7th Annual “Believe” Gala
practices for intermediate and advanced piano
Celebrate the 61st
students and piano
anniversary of the only
instructors. 4:30 p.m. $5.
privately funded public
Christ the Lord Lutheran
library in Arizona with
Church, 9205 E. Cave
this gala featuring hosted
Feb. 7
Creek Rd., 480-488-2081,
Creative Container Gardening with Carol Stuttard
ctlcarefree.org.
Master gardener and certified desert landscape designer Carol Stuttard shares her tips on how to grow and maintain a successful container garden. 9:30 a.m. $5 donation requested. Carefree Town Council Chambers, located in the U.S. Postal Service building, 100 Easy St., 480-488-3686, carefree-desert-gardens.com.
Feb. 6-8 Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival this festival featuring an extensive collection of fine wines and micro-brews, musical entertainment, and a varied selection of artists from around the country showcasing and selling their work. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission, $3; wine-tasting, $10. Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N. Bullard Ave., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdArtists.com.
Feb. 7
by the Desert Foothills Theater. Proceeds benefit the Desert Foothills Library. 6 p.m. $175 per person. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd.,
Feb. 7, 8
The nationally acclaimed
MIM Presents “Experience Carnival”
Transcontinental Piano
Immerse yourself in the
Duo presents an exciting program of four-hand music that opens with Beethoven’s rarely heard “Sonata Opus 6” and proceeds through two centuries, finishing with Leonard Bernstein’s electric Overture to “Candide.” 3 p.m. $25. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-4882081, ctlcarefree.org.
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dinner and a performance
480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Transcontinental Piano Duo
Thunderbird Artists host
cocktails, a silent auction,
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sights and sounds of
Feb. 7 Kiwanis Concert Series: “Two Pianos, Four Hands” Classical piano meets the digital age with this multimedia show featuring the sounds of pianists Dunlap and Pennington performing everything from Brahms to Broadway and
Caribbean Carnival with costumes, dancing and the vibrant musical traditions from Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico and other islands. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities included with paid museum admission. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Cave Creek Museum’s “Authors’ Month” An exciting lineup of contemporary authors will speak each Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet, book signing and refreshments in the museum. Check website for participating authors. 2-3 p.m. Free. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
Feb. 8 ProMusica Arizona Presents “Around the World in 80 Minutes” Create your own international musical experience from a selection of mini-concerts featuring an exciting mix of music from around the globe. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $25, adults; $15, students. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., 623-326-5172, pmaz.org.
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Feb. 8 Valentine’s Party Enjoy Valentine treats, crafts, cards and historic
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games at this family-friendly
Mardi Gras Masquerade and Madness
event that also celebrates Arizona’s 103rd birthday.
Don your beads and masks
Registration requested. 1:30-
and celebrate Mardi Gras
3:30 p.m. Free. Cave Creek
Feb. 15
480-488-2764,
Foothills Caring Corps Open House
cavecreekmuseum.org.
Save a place in your heart and help the Foothills Caring
Feb. 11 Foothills Academy Enrollment Open House
Corps celebrate their 15th anniversary with this open house featuring informational booths, light refreshments and live music from Affinity. 12-4 p.m. Free. Foothills Caring Corps., 7275 Easy St., 480-488-1105, foothillscaringcorps.com.
Prospective students to
Berg links technology
Foothills Academy College
developments with
Preparatory and Foothills
nonprofits. 10:30 a.m. $55. Grayhawk Golf Club Fairway House, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., 480-773-3753.
some of the Southwest’s
Academy has to offer. 5:407 p.m. Foothills Academy
Feb. 11
College Preparatory, 7191
foothillsacademy.com.
scholarships and area
photographic survey of
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4720 E. Lone Mountain Dr.,
food and entertainment. Proceeds benefit student
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meet the teachers and
Academy Elementary,
lively afternoon filled with
exploring Charles and
invited to view each school,
E. Ashler Hills Dr.; Foothills
Woman’s Club during this
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Academy Elementary are
AAS Lecture: The Eagle and the Archaeologists: The Lindberghs’ 1929 Southwest Aerial Survey Guest speaker Eric
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significant prehistoric sites. 7-9 p.m. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Maitland Hall, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/ desertfoothills.
Feb. 12-15 Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Savor the romance of Valentine’s Day weekend with fine art and chocolate
as more than 100 exhibitors and vendors of fine art, chocolate and handmade confections gather to share their creations. Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., 480-488-2014, magicbirdfestivals.com.
Feb. 13-Mar. 1 Desert Foothills Theater Presents “Dreamgirls” Follow the trials and tribulations of a 1960s rhythm and blues female singing trio as they aspire to make their dreams of stardom come true in this production of the popular Broadway musical. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $25-$32, adults; $15-$20, youth and students. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-1981, dftheater.org.
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Feb. 27– March 1 20th Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
Feb. 21
Juried fine artists from
DFLA Early Literacy Station Open House
all over the world come
Desert Foothills Library
Arizona’s best fine art
together for one of
debuts its Early Literacy
events. Patrons will enjoy
Station, an interactive
paintings, small, medium
station with more than 70 educational software programs for kids ages 2–9, with this open house where guests can try out the new computer, play with other
Carefree Concert Series Come to the heart of Carefree and dance to the sounds of some of the area’s best musicians with performances each week through March. February performers include Mogollon, February 8; Affinity, February 15; and Alice Tatum, February 22. 1 p.m. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St.,
educational toys and enjoy
480-488-3686, carefree.org.
tasty treats. 10 a.m. to 12
photography, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, baskets, scratchboard, wood, clay, glass, metal sculptures and much more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3, adults; free for Carefree residents.
p.m. Desert Foothills Library,
internationally-recognized
ticket prices. Films run all
38443 N. Schoolhouse
Downtown Carefree, 101
professional photographers
day on four screens located
Rd., 480-488-2286,
Easy St., 480-837-5637,
to support the efforts of
at Sedona Harkins 6, 2081
desertfoothillslibrary.org.
thunderbirdartists.com.
Through Each Others Eyes,
W. Highway 89A; the Mary
Feb. 21
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and life-size bronzes,
a nonprofit that utilizes
D. Fisher Theater, 2030 W.
photography to help people
Highway 89A and Sedona
understand and appreciate
Performing Arts Center at
cultures different from their
Sedona Red Rock High
own. 6-9 p.m. $100. Heard
School, 995 Upper Red
Museum, 2301 N. Central
Rock Loop Rd. 928-282-
Ave., teoe.org.
1177, sedonafilmfestival.org.
Feb. 21-Mar. 1
Feb. 22
Sedona International Film Festival
Team Trivia Fundraiser Soroptimist International
Mark Holland, Native American Flute Player
This nine-day festival
of Saguaro Foothills hosts
Enjoy the sounds of Mark
features 160 documentaries,
their annual team trivia
Holland and his Native
features, shorts, Academy
fundraiser featuring prizes,
American flute as he plays
Award nominees and
silent auction items, a cash
a hybrid of world, jazz,
March 6
Through Each Others Eyes Annual Fundraiser
specialty films, and
bar, food and more. 4 p.m.
classical and folk styles.
celebrates the 100th
$200 team registration, four
6:30 p.m. $20. Desert
Enjoy live music, cocktails
birthday of director and
members per team. Venues
Foothills Library, 38443 N.
and hors d’oeuvres, and
actor Orson Welles. Check
Café, 34 Easy St., 480-773-
Schoolhouse Rd.,
meet more than 20
website for schedule and
1702, sisaguarofoothills.org.
480-488-2286, dfla.org.
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experience at Desert Awareness Park. To volunteer, call 480-4881090. For more information, visit azfcf.org.
March 6-8 Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour and Sale This self-guided tour takes you through Fountain Hills and into the studios of 28 featured artists to view their work, discuss their creative process and purchase original works of art. Maps can be downloaded from the website. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free. Locations throughout Fountain Hills, 480-837-3284, fountainhillsartleague.com.
Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Donates Pajamas to Women’s Shelter The Newcomers Club of Scottsdale recently donated more than 100 pairs of new pajamas, along with toiletries and other hygiene items, to UMOM New Day Center’s Watkins Basic Needs Shelter in Phoenix. The shelter houses up to 120 single women without children and up to 15 families at a time. The donations were accumulated during the club’s holiday drive and were given to the shelter in time for Christmas. For more information visit newcomersclubofscottsdale.com.
Cactus Shadows’ CS Press Named Semi-Finalist for Award Cactus Shadows’ student newspaper, CS Press, was recently named as a semifinalist for Columbia Scholastic
Desert Awareness Committee Seeks Volunteers
Crown Awards. A total of 1,236
The Desert Awareness Committee,
newspapers, magazines and
a program of the Foothills
yearbooks published during the
Press Association’s 2014 Gold
Community Foundation, is looking
2012-13 academic year were
for volunteers to help with their
eligible for judging. All entries were
fourth grade program, “Desert
judged at Columbia University on
Reach,” which gives students a
writing, editing, design, content,
hands-on experience with desert
concept, photography, art and
ecology. Volunteers are needed to
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For those lucky enough to travel the world, photographs experiences.
can For
spark those
memories who
of
haven’t
great
traveled,
photographs are the means to learn about cultures and places. With this idea in mind, Through Each Others Eyes (TEOE), a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization, utilizes the power of photography to help Valley residents and people around the world understand and appreciate cultures different from their own. Since its founding in 1988, TEOE has been linking photographers
around
the
globe,
participating
in education and community service projects and expanding its mission — helping people understand and appreciate cultural differences through photography — to 11 countries on four continents. From China to the Czech Republic, from the Philippines to Sicily, TEOE exhibitions and educational programs have enriched the lives of millions of people. On Saturday, February 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Heard Museum, TEOE is hosting their largest annual fundraiser, “Exposure 2015: A Cultural Journey.” “The highlights of the event are the live and silent auctions, which include framed photographs and opportunities for guided photography adventures led by some of Arizona’s premier photographers,” said Bob Rink, president of TEOE’s board of directors.
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love
these
themed
photo
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Guests will enjoy live music by the Sahnas Brothers, cocktails
and
hors
d’oeuvres
while
mingling
with
TEOE associate photographers, including more than 20
internationally-recognized
professionals
whose
photographs have been featured in countless books, photography exhibits, major brand advertisements and well-known publications such as “Arizona Highways,” “National Geographic” and “Sunset.” Every year, TEOE honors an individual who has made a profound impact on the world of photography. In 2015, they will honor Allen Dutton with the John R. Norton Vision Award. “He inspired a generation of students through his teachings and was a photographer of merit for both his art and documentary images,” said Rink. Dutton’s surrealistic art images and his documentation of Arizona and its communities led to eight published books and exhibitions of his work around the world. His large format images used in the book, “Arizona Then and Now,” enrich on both a photographic and historic level. Dutton also assembled a collection of photographic prints at Phoenix College, which included work from Nathan Lyons, Brett and Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and Minor White. The exhibitions, which highlighted major photographers, gained national recognition, and soon photographers of merit, including Harry Callahan, approached him to be included. Tickets to “Exposure 2015: A Cultural Journey” can be purchased on the TEOE website. Proceeds from the event support the organization’s various programs, including
international
photography
exchanges,
free
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
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We may think we are the ones at the helm of our own
“I didn’t have permission to bring him,” she says now with
journey; that it is through our own diligence and preparation
a sly smile, “but sometimes it’s better to ask forgiveness
that our lives unfold and become what they will.
than to ask permission.”
In truth, it is often acts of kindness, compassion and
Anyone who has experienced the joy of loving a dog can
unconditional love that give us the strength we need to
easily understand the heartbreak of knowing how it must
take that next step or push ourselves the extra mile. Those
feel to be a child who has never known unconditional love.
families we are born with and those we create are often
Dogs never judge; they never hold back their affection
sourced from confidence and can-do, which makes all the
based on who we are or what we have to offer them.
difference. For these children, a dog represented love in its purest Sometimes, if we look hard enough, it is the angels in
form. Gabriel and Pam went home that night having
our lives who inspire us and set into motion moments of
sparked little lights behind eyes that, in the most tender
synchronicity. They come in all shapes and sizes, with two
of years, had already been dulled by hardship and pain.
legs and four, and they forever change who we are and
Instead of responding with anger and violence, the children
how we see the world.
immediately began to show tenderness and kindness.
In 1999, Pam Gaber’s angel, Gabriel, came into her life.
“It was a miracle, really,” Pam recalls.
Pam had gone to a Weimaraner breeder in Gilbert to pick out a new family member, and outside of the small pack
And then they did a second wonderful thing: They came
of bouncing bellies and ears that eagerly vied for attention
back.
was a lone little pup, scared and hunkered in a corner. He was the one who stole her heart. Little did any of them
For children in “the system,” one of the most harmful
know at the time that he would be the start of something
things, outside of abuse and trauma they have witnessed
wonderful, and that he would restore love and trust in
and endured, is the fact that they are often shuffled
children who need it most.
around between caretakers and foster homes. They learn over time to avoid becoming attached to anyone because
Synchronicity is a wonderful thing, and that same year,
no one can be trusted to return. But Pam and Gabriel
Pam had quit her high-powered corporate job to seek a life
did return every time they said they would, showing the
more fulfilling and meaningful. She had begun volunteering
children that they could love someone and not be hurt by
at Crisis Nursery, a temporary home for abused and
broken bonds.
neglected infants and children. Every Friday she would appear and try to break through thick emotional walls of
“I saw that Gabriel and I had discovered something
little ones whose worlds had often been a series of foster
wonderful, so my first thought was, ‘Aha! I’ll join a group
homes, trauma and people coming and going in their lives.
that does pet therapy for children!’” says Pam. “I looked
Those walls, she found, were often solid and impenetrable.
around, but there was no one out there doing it. I knew I could do nothing or I could do something, and I decided
Until Gabriel happened.
to do something. That’s how Gabriel’s Angels started.”
At Christmas time that year, Pam decided to give the
Soul Sisters
children something special. The short, spunky blonde put
But she didn’t have to do it alone. Along the way, she met
a pair of reindeer antlers on the fair-eyed dog’s head and
other equally compassionate men and women, and she
paraded him into the annual Christmas party.
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Jane is a mover and shaker by her own right. As a young
“I bought a patent leather hat box from Goodwill, stuffed
girl, her mother, Daphne, encouraged her to find something
it with my samples and marched into the office at the
she was passionate about and turn it into a business.
Arizona Biltmore Golf Shop to talk to a man named Pete. I gave the worst sales pitch imaginable and fully expected to
While many of her peers were spending their weekends
be tossed out the door,” she says with a laugh. “Instead,
(and their money) at the movies or the mall, Jane was
Pete gave me some tips on my presentation and placed
pouring her time and energy into a company she started
an order — my very first order.”
called Daphne’s Headcovers. Today, Daphne’s Headcovers is a booming business and her
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Combining her love for making puppets with her innovative
products are popular with PGA and LPGA golfers worldwide.
spirit, she began sewing whimsical character headcovers
She has nurtured and grown it by learning everything she
for golf clubs at the age of 16. Not only did she develop
could about good business practices, and took the time
her product well; she also developed the business sense
to get to know her market in and out. She learned exactly
and backbone she needed to brand and market her ideas.
the kind of business skills that could enhance the already
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well-established nonprofit that Pam had been hard at work building. When a mutual friend introduced the two, they hit it off instantly. Not only were they like-minded when it came to business; they also shared the same easy laugh and high-energy charisma. Both tiny women with short hair and colorful glasses, they’re spunky and animated, and they have a synergy that is nearly palpable when they are together in a room. “We are best friends, and we are soul sisters,” Jane says as the two sit across from each other over cups of coffee. Pam nods her head in agreement. Their friendship has been more than a happy bit of serendipity; it has become a cornerstone in their lives. While Gabriel’s Angels has an outstanding, active board, it is Pam’s heart and soul that has guided and nurtured it. “But,” she is quick to note, “I could never do it alone.” Together, the two have pored over financial statements, built better business plans and shared more laughter and tears than they ever thought they could. “She has made life so much richer,” Pam says, while Jane echoes, “She’s made it so much more fun!” Gabriel passed away in 2010, but his legacy lives on. In the decade and a half that Gabriel’s Angels has been operating, it has grown by impressive leaps and bounds. Today, Gabriel’s Angels has screened and trained more than 175 pet therapy dogs and their owners. They visit about 14,000 at-risk children each year in more than 120 agencies across northern, southern and central Arizona, including Crisis Nursery, Boys and Girls Clubs, the Florence Crittenden Center, Sojourner Center, Streetlight USA, Salvation Army and many more. Together, they are teaching children how to trust, empathize, understand and love others — and themselves — through the unconditional kindness of real life angels. “But we still aren’t reaching all of them,” Pam says with genuine determination. “There are still more children who need us.” It’s that drive to reach them all and to make a difference that makes Pam wake up each day and push for more support, more volunteers and more funding. It is also that same drive that makes friendship and support so important. And that’s where Jane comes in. Because everyone needs an angel every now and then. gabrielsangels.org daphnesheadcovers.com Febr uary 2015
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Photography by Loralei Lazurek & Bryan Black
Artists often work with several different media; however,
full of color, luminous layers, texture and even smell,
there is usually one that is special, one that allows them
since the beeswax scent contains a hint of honey.
to express a particular vision and closely connects with their soul. When working with that medium, they are in
Inspired by the harmony and beauty of nature, Roxanne
their element and the artwork sings.
describes her work as natural abstraction. A recent series of her pieces explores emotion and metaphor,
For contemporary artist Roxanne Vise, that medium is
varying in size on the theme of water, and demonstrates
encaustics, also known as hot wax painting. It involves
to great effect her style and technique of working
adding fine powdered pigments and tree resin to heated
beautifully with the medium to engage the viewer in the
beeswax. This process has been around since ancient
sensation of water.
Egypt and has a resurgence of interest in contemporary art. Painting with beeswax ensures the works have a
“I have always had a powerful connection with nature,”
permanence and archival quality not present in most
said Roxanne. “My dad was a forest ranger and I spent
other media.
a lot of time with him hiking and exploring. I absorbed the joy and wonder of being in nature and want to
In her work, Roxanne paints multiple layers of hot,
share it through my work.”
pigmented wax onto hardwood, then uses sculpture tools, a heat gun and even a blowtorch to manipulate and
Her paintings have been exhibited across the country
fuse the wax. It’s molten paint; she is essentially painting
and shown locally at the Celebration of Fine Art,
with fire.
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour and at her store. She was awarded
Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics
first place for two of her encaustics in the November
can be sculpted as well as painted, and she takes full
2014 Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour showcase exhibit
advantage of this feature. The end results are paintings
held at Desert Foothills Library. She does not often place
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artists in residence • workshops • student art k--12 her work in competitions, though,
The Gallery at el Pedregal
as her interest is in the process of creating. Roxanne’s love of nature and beeswax does not stop with encaustics. Recently, she discovered another expression for her passion, one she describes as more utilitarian. In addition to her painting, she and her husband, Steve, own an artisan business called Cave Creek Candles & Gifts, which they took over a couple of years ago. It is an inviting shop with candles of varying shapes, colors and fragrances set in beautifully arranged displays. There are also handcrafted gifts, many made in Arizona, as well as paintings by Roxanne and other artists. It is a feast for the senses with light, great
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aromas and beautiful sounds. Steve and Roxanne work together making the candles, often adding artistic touches to enhance their visual appeal. They hand pour pillar and votive candles with clean burning beeswax blends, high-quality fragrance oils and 100 percent cotton, lead-free wicks. Each candle is prepared on site and is finished and inspected by hand. Since the candles are made with high-quality fragrances and the exteriors are finished, the scents in the store blend beautifully, offering up a cornucopia of aromas. “Many people have an emotional response when they come into the store,” said Roxanne. “They might have been having a stressful day, but when they enter and begin to Febr uary 2015
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see, touch and smell the candles, their faces inevitably break into smiles.” Customers have told them stories of how they have a positive memory related to a particular scent they found there. Bringing joy to people through her work is very important to Roxanne. To her, art is a process, not a product, and her paintings serve as a vehicle for communication, it being the basis for what she does. “When I enter my studio and begin to create, I experience joy, beauty and freedom, and my goal is to translate that into my painting,” she explained. “When clients take home a painting, I want them to feel that sense of calm, joy and peace … if even for a moment.” She also paints in acrylics, with a pallet knife and gloved fingers to work the paint, and has a wonderful series based upon her interpretation of aspens. Her commissions include wineries and private clients. Her work is also featured as the poster artist for several events. Primarily self-taught, Roxanne freely explores new concepts and experiments and develops innovative techniques that characterize her art. Her love of beeswax has opened avenues of exploration of texture and organic shapes that intertwine, enabling her to express the beauty and texture of life in her work. visestudio.com cavecreekcandles.com
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Writer Rebecca Zaner
For more than 24 years, Arizona Musicfest has been showcasing world-class artists and sharing music of all genres. What started as a small neighborhood chamber ensemble has grown and developed into a Valley-wide, multicultural music festival. Over the years, Musicfest has expanded its range of genres to include not only chamber and classical music but also jazz, Broadway, country, blues, opera, bluegrass and pop. Also known for its service to education, Musicfest is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through music enhancement. Every year, Musicfest’s music education programs devote time and effort to children all over Arizona as part of its mission to help and inspire young musicians. Allan Naplan, executive director of Arizona Musicfest, recalls the 2014 concert season saw a wealth of growth in patronage as ticket attendance increased by 42 percent. Naplan believes the spike in last season’s success had much to do with enhancements to the festival, as well as the public’s increased awareness of the organization, including its year-round educational programs. “People are recognizing the value that Musicfest has to the community beyond just putting on concerts January through March,” he said. As the new year begins, Arizona Musicfest welcomes another legendary musical festival. The 2015 season brings 14 new programs to the Valley. Over the course of six weeks, talented musicians will share their gifts with Musicfest’s loyal audience. This season features three Grammy-nominated artists: New York Polyphony, Steep Canyon Rangers and season headliner, Rosanne Cash. The season begins on January 29 with “Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles.” This tribute to one of the most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands kicks off the season with exciting reproductions of many of the Eagles’ most classic hits, including “Take It Easy,”
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“Heartache Tonight,” “Desperado” and
a lively jazz ensemble set to the
“Hotel California.”
atmosphere of a classy jazz club. Mike Kocour is a renowned jazz pianist who
Next in line is “Feelin’ Groovy: The
the Chicago Tribune claims is “one of
Era
the most sophisticated in the world.”
of
Simon
&
Garfunkel.”
On
February 2, returning Musicfest artist, Jim Witter, performs age-old classics
Steep Canyon Rangers, performing on
of the 1960s, including songs from
February 12, is a popular bluegrass
Simon and Garfunkel’s most popular
ensemble that was nominated for a
albums.
Grammy
“The
“Homeward
Sound
Bound,”
of
Silence,”
“Bridge
Over
award
for
Troubled Water” and “Scarborough
the
Fair”
Arizona Musicfest.
are
many
of
the
favorites
Best
American
Roots song. This performance marks debut
of
bluegrass
music
at
featured in the program. Pianist
Orli
Shaham
performs
The Duke Ellington Orchestra takes the
on
stage on February 6. This legendary
recognized for her artistry, Shaham
big band highlights jazz traditions and
presents a solo piano recital that
features famed songs of the era such
features classical works by composers
as “Satin Doll,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing
such as Bach, Brahms, Schubert and
(If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Mood
Schumann. This concert is held at
Indigo.” Many of the Duke Ellington
Temple Chai in Phoenix.
February
17.
Internationally
Orchestra’s songs have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and still
Bob Moody & Friends, featuring Simply
entertain audiences today.
Three, performs twice on February 19 at Grayhawk Golf Club. This cabaret-style
New York Polyphony stars on February
event is hosted by Arizona Musicfest’s
8. This vocal chamber ensemble is
artistic director, Robert Moody, who
considered one of the greatest in
also performs with the ensemble. This
the world and was nominated for a
special concert is performed once every
Grammy award in the Best Chamber
year and features a variety of genres
Music/Small
and talents specific to the artists. This
category.
Ensemble
Featuring
including
a
baritone
and
Performance
four
vocalists,
year, Robert Moody is joined by Simply
tenor,
Three, a string ensemble showcasing
countertenor, bass,
performances
violin, bass and cello.
consist of early music. These medieval and baroque classics are presented in
Festival
a modern way through their unique
makes her appearance with Musicfest
contemporary
This
on February 20. As the daughter of
program is a special collaboration with
famed country singer, Johnny Cash,
the Musical Instrument Museum.
Rosanne made an impressive career
interpretations.
headliner,
Rosanne
Cash,
in the country music world. A Grammy The Mike Kocour Quintet on February
award winner and 12-time Grammy
10 features a unique mix of instruments,
nominee,
including piano, bass, drums, guitar,
distinctions and honors. She has been
clarinet and saxophone. This is not
nominated for Album of the Year, Artist
a classical string quintet; rather, it’s
of the Year and Song of the Year
Rosanne
holds
many
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with the American Music Association. Arizona Musicfest is proud to feature this talented artist. February 24 kicks off Arizona Musicfest’s Festival Orchestra Week. Some of the country’s finest musicians from top-quality orchestras across the United States take the stage. The Musicfest Festival Orchestra performs under the baton of maestro Robert Moody, presenting “Scheherazade and Mozart.” This concert also features clarinetist, Ricardo Morales. Performing outstanding works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Mozart, this festival orchestra debut is not to be missed. “Beethoven, Bach & the Blue Danube” will
be
performed
on
February
26,
again featuring the Festival Orchestra conducted program
by
Robert
includes
Moody.
works
by
This Bach,
Beethoven and Johann Strauss as well as an orchestral suite of Richard Strauss’ opera,
“Der
Rosenkavalier.”
Featuring
famous orchestral and operatic melodies, this concert showcases a variety of classical music favorites. Storm
Large,
known
as
the
lead
singer of Pink Martini, performs with the Festival Orchestra on February 27. Having
performed
in
famed
venues
such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, Storm Large brings her talents to Musicfest, singing covers of American classics as well as modern and popular music. Included in the program titled, “The Crazy Arc of Love,” are fan-favorite songs such as “My Funny Valentine,” Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Hopelessly Devoted” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” On March 1, the Festival Orchestra is joined by the Arizona Musicfest Chorus as well as vocal soloists to perform Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” and Febr uary 2015
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Janácek’s “Glagolitic Mass.” Robert Moody conducts the orchestra alongside chorus director,
Dr.
Rebecca
Lord.
Featured
soloists include soprano, Angela Fout; mezzo-soprano,
Rita
Litchfield;
tenor,
Daniel C. Stein and baritone, Troy Cook. Emotional and dramatic, Tchaikovsky’s famous symphony performed together with “Glagolitic Mass” brings a resounding, successful close to this final performance of Festival Orchestra Week. To finish off the concert season for Arizona Musicfest, The Bronx Wanderers
“Why do I give?
It’s just what I do.”
perform on March 5, featuring rock ‘n’ roll classics of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. A tribute to some of the greatest legends, including Frankie Valli, Paul Anka and Neil
Sedaka,
The
Bronx
Wanderers
will perform some of America’s most treasured hits such as “Happy Days,” “Sherry,” “Teenager in Love” and many more. Don’t miss this fun-filled finale of Arizona Musicfest’s 2015 season. Allan Naplan is excited to be a part of his third Musicfest concert series. The musical diversity featured in this 2015 season is impressive and enticing. “The way that we consume our culture and our arts,” Naplan believes, “is similar to how we listen to our iPods. One minute we can be listening to Frank Sinatra. The next minute it’s a Beethoven symphony. When we are able to experience the
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diversity that various musical genres can bring, I think it makes for a more rewarding experience.” Ticket prices and performance venues vary by concert. Student discounts are also available. Visit Arizona Musicfest’s official website for detailed information regarding purchases. azmusicfest.org 480-840-0457
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It’s bitterly cold — in the single digits — when I enter the lobby of the Hotel St. Francis, all frozen fingertips and ears in spite of wearing gloves and a hat. The blazing fire and the scent of piñon is a welcome greeting. I make a beeline for one of the leather couches. The Hotel St. Francis dates back to 1880. Though the serene decor is new, the space feels timeless. The interiors were inspired by the early presence of Franciscan missionaries in New Mexico and are punctuated by handcrafted furniture and local artwork in a hushed color palette. Once I’ve checked in, it’s time for a warming libation at the hotel’s Secreto Lounge. Voted the city’s best bar, the snug place is packed, the bartender completely overwhelmed. A middle-aged couple motions me to a free seat beside them and I order a smoked sage margarita. “Cowboys and Indians” magazine has featured the recipe in their pages, praising its “garden to glass” ingredients; it doesn’t disappoint. I learn that the twosome are looking for places to relocate and Santa Fe is on their list. I’ve just been to Tucson and sing its praises; they share it is also a contender. We pass a pleasant hour together comparing cities. Over the next few days, I learn one of the chief benefits to being a barfly: swapping great conversation with fellow travelers. After the California couple departs for an early dinner, I lasso a seat at the bar, where I chat with a 30-something woman and her mother who are visiting from Louisiana. I suggest we brave the cold for tapas at nearby La Boca, a local favorite. The restaurant is Manhattan-small and jammed. The hostess says they are all booked, but asks us to hang tight as a pair at the bar has asked for their check. We stay squeezed into the entrance, hang our coats and hope for the
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warm in a dishcloth-lined basket. I like a smoky, chunky
treatment; I smelled delectable the rest of the day. Then it
sauce, so I burn onions, chiles and peppers to achieve
was a margarita pedicure, which included drinking (another)
it; the results are very tasty. Two hours have flown by.
margarita while the therapist spent 80 blissful minutes
Chef Chavis wraps the class by sharing her email address,
scrubbing, moisturizing and polishing my toes. It’s a shame
offering to share a recipe from her mom.
I had to hide her handiwork in my Uggs.
It’s time to celebrate our achievements, so I invite a
Late afternoon found me at La Posada’s art talk, which is
couple from Denver to join me at TerraCotta Wine Bistro
free and open to guests from outside the resort. A crowd
just up the street. We position ourselves at the bar, order
of about 25 locals and visitors gathered at the fireplace,
vino and swap recommendations for bakeries, restaurants
nibbling from a spread of gratis appetizers and wine while
and indie films. It was empty when we arrived, but when
Sara Eyestone introduced herself. The Los Alamos native
we leave just shy of 7 p.m., it’s standing room only on a
looks exactly like you’d expect a New Mexican woman of a
Saturday night.
certain age to look, with chic silver hair and chunky silver jewelry. La Posada is one of the few hotels in the nation to
I continue my progressive dining on the same street,
employ an art curator; Eyestone, who is an accomplished
joining two friends for dinner at the newly opened Georgia,
painter herself, has been on staff since 2008.
located next to the Georgia O’Keefe Museum. The elegant
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room is dominated by a huge, arresting black-and-white
She shares the history of the hotel, explaining that it was
portrait of the namesake. A Manhattan was a fine start to
originally a private residence that housed famous artists
a meal that included plump crab cakes, crispy calamari
such as O’Keefe. The hotel’s public spaces, including the
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lobby, restaurant and bar, house a rotating collection of works for sale by American artists that Eyestone handpicks. The competition is fierce; she says she has “more talents than walls.” The big advantage of buying here is the pricing is studio versus gallery, saving you about 50 percent. A young couple from Texas buys their second piece in as many trips during our hour-long discussion and tour. The Staab House at La Posada is one of Santa Fe’s most popular bars, and tonight there’s a crowd for Nacha Mendez, the state’s reigning Latin music performer. Her set is a mix of salsa, bossa nova, cumbia and cha cha. The entire room is entranced when a handsome older couple takes the floor to tango, cheering their elegant moves. Coyote Cafe is one of the city’s oldest restaurants, but it has a new chef owner. A stool at the counter gives you an intimate seat to the fascinating
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Writer Barb Evans Photographer David Elton
Regular patrons of Carefree Bistro, located in the Sundial
But an awkward layout and unpalatable paint scheme
Plaza, have probably noticed a different ambience in the
prevented that.
restaurant since it opened last March. That’s because the Mediterranean eatery underwent an interior update
“The original layout of the restaurant was confusing,”
this past summer with the help of interior designer
explains Sessa. “The entrance walked you right into
JoEllen Sessa of O.M. Design Group.
the restrooms and directly on top of the bar. It was awkward. We wanted a more natural flow, one that
Owners George and Eunice Bektas, who opened the
would showcase the bar and profile the dining room as
restaurant in March after moving to the area from San
you walked in.”
Francisco, wanted the place to feel warm and inviting.
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She suggested moving the bar, which was located right next to the door and faced a wall, to a more prominent location: the center of the room. “To me the bar, whether you want to dine there or just enjoy a cocktail, should be a focal point,” Sessa says. “You don’t want to feel like people are walking in behind you; you want to kick back and relax, and also have a bit of a view.” The original paint color was also an issue. “The walls were bright orange and the ceiling (a faux tin) was painted gold — not a palette that increases your appetite,” she laughs. Sessa remedied the situation by deepening the colors on the wall and changing the ceiling color from gold to black. She also replaced the old lights with beautiful drum chandeliers. “The ceiling just came alive,” she says. “It looks really rich, and ties the black-and-white tile floor in beautifully.” Another point of contention was the location of the bathrooms right by the front door. They were demolished and moved to the back of the restaurant. “The space is much more inviting when you walk through the front door,” says Sessa. “Now when you need to use the restroom, it doesn’t look like you are leaving, and the host isn’t thanking you and wishing you a good day.” The job wasn’t without other challenges, though. “The two major challenges were time and budget,” says Sessa. “George and Eunice spent a lot of money opening the restaurant, and I was very conscious of that. It led to some very creative decisions. We were also concerned with time because when a restaurant isn’t open, it isn’t making money.”
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To save time and money, Sessa repurposed materials that
Work began in June and the project took about a month
were already on site, such as repainting the original vanities
to finish. The restaurant was only closed for about a
for the bathroom and just cleaning and painting the service
week during that time, while the bathrooms and bar were
stations rather than replacing them. Staff also chipped in to
being plumbed and finished. According to Sessa, the team
help meet the deadline and save on labor costs.
crammed a ton of work into a very short window to prevent the restaurant from being closed any longer than it had to
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“George is surrounded by great people,” says Sessa. “The
be; there were several late nights and early mornings. But
wait staff, kitchen staff and even his pastry chef came in on
now that the project is done, the staff can concentrate on
their own time to lend a hand. It was truly a testament to
what they do best: making delicious, fresh Mediterranean
the quality of people that George and Eunice are.”
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Originally from Turkey, George and Eunice owned and operated several restaurants in the San Francisco area before moving to Carefree. Together with Chef Hakan Civelek, their focus is on creating fresh food like salads, pizza, seafood and Italian dishes, using quality ingredients from local small farms and ranches and complementing them with a creative wine list. The new atmosphere only enhances the dining experience. “The Carefree Bistro not only has great food, but also now has an atmosphere with all of the elements: the right lighting, the right flow and the right music,” says Sessa. “We worked together to try and create something that I think the residents of this area will appreciate.” Carefree Bistro 37555 N. Hum Rd. #109, Carefree 602-795-1255 carefreebistro.com omdesigngroup.com Febr uary 2015
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Roberta Mason and Lance Smith
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Bryan Black and submitted
Many creative souls caught in the corporate rat race have dreamed of packing up their cubicles and following their passion. Fewer have actually done it and been successful. But Lance Smith did, and his vision came to life in the form of a gourmet food truck called Grilled Addiction. Now a little more than a year later, he and his wife and business partner, Beth, are responsible for creating many “grilled addictions� in the Valley and beyond. It is not surprising that they have a throng of devoted followers with menu items consisting of grilled lollipop lamb chops, tri-tip steak sandwiches, American Kobe burgers or the crowd-pleasing blackberry glazed pulled pork, not to mention the use of organic vegetable trimmings and bread that is baked fresh daily.
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“Don’t
confuse
the
truck
with
a
traditional roach coach,” warns Beth.
Look for Grilled Addiction, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary, on the Travel Channel this summer.
In recent years, the gourmet food truck phenomenon has taken hold
While Lance and Beth will travel near
and the explosion of the food truck
and far for events, they also recognize
scene both on the streets of the city
the importance of staying connected
and in local communities has been
with their community. Locals can often
well documented on food and travel
catch them at the Food Truck Roundup
channels. The one thing these trucks
on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wild
might have in common is that they
West Mall in Cave Creek. The 4th
transport and serve food, but that is
Annual Street Eats Food Truck Festival
where the similarities end.
will also be a wonderful opportunity to check out Grilled Addiction, along with
“Today’s food trucks are chef-driven,
many other local gourmet food trucks
gourmet commercial kitchens,” Beth
that offer unique eats. The festival will
says.
take place on February 7-8 at the Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.
Grilled Addiction is surely a standout. The truck is equipped with just about
“In
every piece of commercial kitchen
continues to be wildly popular,” says
equipment any great chef could more
Dave Dunne, general manager of Salt
than get by on. The first-rate setup goes
River Fields. “It’s a creative, surprising
a long way toward creating specialized
food adventure and year after year
menus that work for customers’ budgets
it doesn’t disappoint. There are more
and tastes. According to Lance and
types of fantastic cuisine than you can
Beth, they have served everything from
imagine, plus plenty of contests and
a truly gourmet hot dog to a 48-ounce
live music to entertain all day long. It’s
steak (family style) — even lobster
now an annual tradition.”
its
fourth
year,
Street
Eats
Thermidor for exclusive catered events. Along with fabulous food, attendees Food trucks can be found where the
can spend their time on the five-acre
fun happens. Grilled Addiction was an
spread of land with live bands, cooking
official “Flight Deck” food truck for
classes, fun eating contests, a huge
the 2014 Arizona Cardinals football
kid’s zone and bars operated by some
season, an NFL-approved food truck
favorite local establishments.
for the 2015 Pro Bowl and one of only six food trucks selected to serve at the
Whether this is your first foray into the
Super Bowl this year.
world of gourmet food trucks or you are a food truck fanatic, it is well worth
“We have followers who check our
your time and money to bring out the
website and Facebook page not only
entire family to the festival and enjoy
because of our food, but also because
a day of food and fun.
they can see if we might be serving at an event or venue they’d like to possibly
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check out in the area,” says Lance.
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Once upon a time, there lived a man
colored the drawings we made,”
who loved to tell stories. In fact,
Don explains. “One day we noticed
you’ve likely heard many of them if
a strange contraption with hydraulic
you’re familiar with movies such as
tubes that sat on a chair. We didn’t
“An American Tail,” “The Land Before
know what Walt was making, but we
Time,” “All Dogs Go to Heaven” or
kept sneaking looks at it and one
“Anastasia.” Despite plot differences,
day it had a face, so we knew it was
these stories have much in common
going to be human. Then another
beyond beautiful ink-and-paint
day we heard it giving the Gettysburg
drawings; they are stories with depth,
Address, and we realized it was Abe
stories that make audiences care and
Lincoln!”
— perhaps the most essential unity of all — stories with happy endings.
As it turned out, Walt had been collaborating with his imagineers to
Once upon a time, a man brought
make the first animatronic figure
these stories to life. And no, his
in human form, which he hoped to
name is not Walt Disney.
use in an attraction at his latest undertaking in Anaheim: Disneyland.
Don Bluth did, however, begin his
The proposed show, called “One
illustrious career with The Walt
Nation Under God,” is similar to
Disney Company. As an animator at
today’s “Hall of Presidents” at the
Walt Disney Animation Studios, Don
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
began as an assistant on another film you may have heard of called
“It made us realize we [the
“Sleeping Beauty.” Yet even though
animators] were not his focus at that
the multimillion-dollar movie was
time,” Don says.
a magnificent picture with Walt’s fingerprints all over it, Don could
After Walt’s death in 1966, the
sense a change was coming in the
studio noticed his absence even
way the company viewed traditional
more profoundly. The stories, Don
animation.
felt, were beginning to repeat. The animations were no longer inked,
“There used to be a building on
which had been part of the beauty.
the Disney lot called the ink-and-
On top of that, special effects were
paint building, which is where they
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“Everyone was saying traditional animation was way too
The transatlantic relocation was ultimately a good
expensive and we can’t do it anymore,” Don says. “I
business decision. During their time in Dublin, Don and
disagreed, so I decided to leave Disney in 1979 to form
his team of 460 employees made such hits as “The
my own company.”
Land Before Time” (after it was given the green light), “All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Thumbelina.” The studio
Don Bluth Productions would go on to achieve a number
grew to become the largest animation studio in Europe.
of notable successes. Among them was “An American
In addition, Don and his team of animators taught
Tail,” which partnered Don and his team with producer
courses for new artists at Ballyfermot Senior College,
Steven Spielberg. Upon its release, the movie became
where Don learned a lot about Irish culture.
the highest-grossing non-Disney animated film of all time. But unsure of how the movie would fare in the months
“The Irish are a very talented people,” he says. “They
before it was shown in theaters, Universal Studios
are colorful and emotional, and they love to sing and
decided not to fund Don’s next collaboration with Steven
dance. People who can appreciate those things are good
Spielberg and George Lucas, “The Land Before Time,”
at telling stories.”
until the box office results for “An American Tail” were in.
The experience was not without its challenges, however, and while Don spent a lot of time teaching others, he
“While we waited for them to make up their minds, we
was also learning a great deal about himself.
had a team of people who needed salaries and we had to move on,” Don says. “As it turned out, the Irish
“Besides the story you’re seeing on screen, there’re
government offered to pay us if we trained their people
the stories going on behind the scenes,” he says.
to do animation. So we loaded more than 100 people
“Sometimes they’re sad, sometimes powerful, sometimes
on airplanes with their families and moved our entire
incendiary … sometimes you want to quit. We had a lot
crew to Dublin.”
of people who were homesick after uprooting their lives in the United States and moving to Ireland. But I think
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the thing I’m most thrilled about is that I could stick it out and not fold under anything that happened.” Still, when 20th Century Fox presented him with an opportunity to come home, Don didn’t hesitate. In 1994, he and his business partner, Gary Goldman, moved their team back across the ocean to work on “Anastasia” at Fox Animation Studios here in Phoenix. The film gained favorable critical reviews and grossed nearly $140 million worldwide, establishing 20th Century Fox as a Disney competitor. Yet even with the success of a film in traditional animation, Fox was tempted by the allure of what Don describes as “a happy guy called the computer.” He and Gary directed two more traditionally animated films for Fox Animation before the company moved its focus to computer graphics and effects through the newly acquired Blue Sky Studios. Though Don sought other work in traditional animation, he recognized the technological tide was changing and wasn’t about to wait for another opportunity to come knocking. So what does a storyteller do when the audience loses interest? He finds another way to keep them coming back. “I started directing live plays out of my house in Scottsdale,” Don explains. “It was just on a lark at first, and I had no great plans. But after the first show, somebody said, ‘Why don’t we do it again?’ So we did another one, and the group that wanted to participate kept growing and putting money down. Before I knew it this had been going on for eight years in my living room, which was like having an elephant continuously walk through the house with our 45 seats selling out.” With help from his two production partners, Roger McKay and Curtis Watson, Don began hunting for a bigger space to put on his shows. After a year’s worth of paperwork from the city, the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre was established in a modest building on Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, right off State Route 101. The company now fills up 72 seats, three nights a week. “We’ve been performing here for almost a year and audiences are very pleased,” Don says. “I’m having a lot of fun with it because it’s so similar to animation. Febr uary 2015
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Moving actors around on stage involves the same
Thus far, the theater has performed a lot of musicals,
thing we do when moving drawn characters. Who is
including “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Guys and Dolls.”
the character? What is their backstory? What is their
During the holiday season, they performed “It’s a
motivation? Those are all questions we ask on the board
Wonderful Life,” complete with a black-and-white
while drawing and they’re the same questions I ask the
backdrop of Bedford Falls. Don finds audiences respond
actors when they’re performing.”
better to shows with happy endings and personally enjoy stories with a silver lining.
He does cite one advantage to the stage over animated movies: anything you want to change can be changed
“The whole idea of theater is to lift people up, to get
in an instant. With drawings, change means erasing or
them hopeful about the world they live in instead of just
getting a clean piece of paper.
watching the headlines on CNN all the time,” he says. “I think you have to bring a message to the audience that
“This is fun because it’s nice and immediate,” he says.
says, ‘It’s a wonderful life,’ because if you think about it,
“You don’t have to color the drawings or shoot them
it really is. Count your blessings.”
under a camera to perform. I do miss the fact that there is nothing here that is recorded and will live on
He also purposely keeps ticket prices low — general
for future generations. But I think there is a thrill when
admission is $23 — to make it easier for anyone to
watching people perform live. I’ve always felt a live cast
attend.
projected toward the audience is so much more powerful than reflections of light on the screen.”
“The one thing I do know is that everyone works hard to earn money for shelter and to feed themselves,” Don
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A passion to create quality & nothing less than perfection. says. “That takes care of the body. What we do at the theater is feed the soul. It gets creativity moving inside of you, and that’s valuable because if everyone is just filling out timecards and making checklists, nobody is thinking. It turns us into robots. By inviting audiences in, it’s a vote for more creativity in our community at a time when it’s really needed.” Don also believes in the value of immersing youth in the arts. Once a year, the theater puts on a production
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production for the campers to take on is “Seussical.” Whether creating for worldwide or local audiences, for big screen or small stage, Don’s storytelling abilities give audiences the gift of thought and an opportunity to learn something new, not only about the world around them but also about themselves. “I think stories can help someone get back home,” Don says. “I feel satisfied if I can get someone to an upper level where they’re thinking about the bigger picture. It’s certainly not just about putting on a movie or a show.” No one could doubt that for Don, the meaning of the story runs much deeper. And so, he’ll keep performing, keep creating and keep inspiring his audiences to all live happily ever after. donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com Febr uary 2015
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Writer Margie Boutté
A wonderfully diverse destination that never disappoints, visitors flock to marvel at Italy’s rich cultural heritage and wealth of natural treasures and to enjoy the pleasures of la dolce vita.
Northern Italy Venice is like no other place in the world, with an air of pure romantic charm. Built entirely on water, this extraordinary floating city showcases a stunning mix of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The pretty islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano, famous for their lace and glass workshops, lie within a pleasant cruise from the city. Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, has northern Italy’s most attractive stretch of coastline, including the glamorous marina of Portofino and tiny but beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre, famous for the picturesque hiking paths that run between them. Milan is Italy’s most dynamic city, serving as the capital of fashion and design. Milan comes to life with designer boutiques, restaurants, museums and cultural experiences of the highest level and is also home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” located at the 15th century Santa Maria delle Grazie. In the Italian Lake District, the lakes of Como, Garda and Maggiore offer the visitor a haven of palatial villas, roseladen belvederes, hanging wisteria and majestic alpine vistas, while the soaring Dolomites dominate the north.
Central Italy Rome is a heady blend of artistic and architectural masterpieces, classical ruins and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas. A veritable living museum, you can see and touch the city’s 2,700 years of history, which are on display everywhere you look. Umbria is an ancient region blessed with steep hills, deep valleys and fast-flowing rivers. The relatively untouched countryside and architecturally rich towns of Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto are well worth exploring.
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Unique experiences:
Tuscany, with its beautiful landscape and fascinating towns, is surely the best-known region of central Italy. Local festivals and pageants, such as the Palio in Siena, are held with ancient pomp and ceremony while towns
• Learn the secrets of authentic pizza making from a Roman pizzaiolo
such as San Gimignano and Lucca hold an abundance of archaic charm.
• Enjoy lunch with a prince on his wine estate and adopt one of his wines
A monument to the Renaissance, visitors to Florence cannot fail to delight in the architectural masterpieces, art galleries and artisan boutiques.
• Test drive a Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini • Gain private access to the Vasari Corridor in Florence
Southern Italy The Amalfi Coast, from Sorrento to Salerno, takes
• Enjoy a private visit to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel
travelers past rocky cliffs plunging into the sea and sandy coves dotted with colored boats. Amalfi, Ravello and
• Learn how Florentine craftsmen create designer
Positano cling precariously to steep cliff sides while the
pieces of jewelry
islands of sophisticated Capri and its peaceful neighbor, Ischia, beckon. A short drive away, the ancient sites of
Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel
Pompeii and Herculaneum reveal towns frozen in time
consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale
since their burial in A.D. 79 under the molten lava of
and Grayhawk resident, has been designing
Mount Vesuvius.
unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto
The island of Sicily possesses an old-world charm not
is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can
found on the mainland, while historical influences from
create the reality.” Margie, a Virtuoso
across the Mediterranean are evident in the temples of
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Agrigento, Syracuse and the Greek Theatre at Taormina.
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travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world.
Puglia is less well known but similarly charming, occupying the quiet heel of Italy and resembling Greece with its whitewashed houses and stunning beaches.
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< Artwork on left Betsy Halford ^ Artwork above Nancy Christy-Moore
An exciting new exhibit called “Contemporary Visions”
In her “Zen” series, Fidel uses shapes and richly layered
opens at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art on February 2
colors that communicate peacefulness and orderliness
and runs through February 27.
while imparting richness and depth. The work reflects a stage in her life when she aimed to simplify without
The exhibit features the artwork of four accomplished
giving up the richness and depth of experience.
and successful female artists: Bela Fidel, abstract oils and encaustics; Nancy Christy-Moore, mixed media;
Her “Transitions” series expresses these experiences in
Micky Jansen, oil, acrylic and mixed media; and Betsy
a style that is reminiscent of abstract expressionism. It
Halford, mixed media, assemblage art. Each artist
shifts her from a formal Zen of shapes and colors to
passionately expresses her personal style and artistic
an inner Zen approach that is more spontaneous. By
visions in bold, daring and intuitive aesthetics. Executed
connecting the formal with the intuitive, she connects
in oil, acrylic, water media, encaustic or mixed media,
the inner and the outer of her spirituality as reflected in
the art displays the richness, strength and dynamism
her art.
felt by each artist as she experiences the world. “I hope that this exhibit enables viewers to get to know
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Gifted artist and teacher, Bela Fidel, will be showing
me and my artistic expression and, most of all, that my
work from her “Zen” series as well as her latest
work enriches them and their lives, however slightly,”
“Transitions” series.
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Well-known on the local arts scene, Fidel was born in São Paulo, Brazil, lived in Israel and came to the United States in 1983. She works in oils and encaustics and also teaches them at her studio in Scottsdale. Nancy Christy-Moore, an internationally-recognized, award-winning painter, brings the joy of color, energy and movement to her abstract mixed water media. She creates her paintings using an intuitive process she developed, which she calls “inner painting,” so that she feels the painting coming through her rather than from her. “Making my paintings happen by creating chaos and bringing order to them is my trademark style, which has developed over the past 30-plus years,” she said. “Using intuitive painting techniques and drawing on my subconscious for imagery, I compose paintings as I go.” Using her layering process, she keeps her paintings freshly spontaneous, and the use of strong color with energetic movement expresses her emotional attachments to the subject matter as she tells the story. Christy-Moore will be exhibiting work from her “Horse” series as well as her floral abstracts. She hopes to meet more art enthusiasts and collectors interested in her work and expose her paintings to new people, introducing them to her process of painting. She will have her new instructional DVD available for sale at the reception. Micky Jansen, whose work is in private collections and offices throughout Europe and the United States, was raised in Holland, lived in the south of France and came to the United States in 1979. She has been a painter her whole life and as she developed, her work became a lot more abstract. “My painting is my form of writing a poem or book, making people think about nature and the balance needed to sustain it, as well the male/female balance in each of us,” she said. Her inspiration comes from nature and all its splendor. “There is a message in everything you see,” she explained. “When I ride my horse in the Arizona wilderness, I see a lot of wildlife, including bear, elk, deer, hawks and reptiles. They inspire me, as does my horse. There is a unity of man and horse, they teach us so much.” With her art, she hopes to touch the viewer, opening their inspirational, spiritual and sensual parts, making them more aware of themselves and the universe. Jansen is thrilled to be with three other great artists and Febr uary 2015
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< Artwork on left Bela Fidel ^ Artwork above Micky Jansen
“Painting is a blind man’s profession. He paints not what he sees, but what he feels, what he tells himself about what he has seen.” -Pablo Picasso looks forward to seeing all the energy and emotions from
“Inspiration for my artwork comes from life,” she said.
the artwork.
“Many of my pieces are inspired by personal experiences, dreams or meditations, memories both real and imagined,
Betsy Halford will be showing her mixed media,
as well as reactions to societal or global issues.”
assemblage pieces. Her art incorporates found and repurposed materials, making each piece unique. In
Her paintings are expressions of her thoughts and feelings.
addition to the found materials she uses in her art, she
One of her paintings in the show is titled “Approaching
may also include oils, acrylics, wax or ink.
the Edge,” which depicts aging and how it changes us. The background includes her writing of phrases having
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to do with time (e.g., time flies, time passes, time clock). The figures, representing the old woman and the young girl, signify that both younger and older versions of us exist at the same time. She fractured the older womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image to signify that lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey is not smooth. Halford is glad to have the opportunity to expose people to her work since she recently moved here from Atlanta. She enjoys seeing their reactions, because her artwork is personal. The artists all hope that those who attend will get to know their art and that this exhibit will entice them to delve into contemporary art and, at the same time, exceed their expectations of beauty as expressed in fine visual art. Artwork is available for sale. FCF Holland Community Center recently opened the Gallery for Fine Art and this is the fourth exhibit to be shown there. Call ahead for gallery viewing hours. The artist reception is on Saturday, February 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B. 480-488-1090 azfcf.org Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. belafidel.com nchristy.com blueamazon.net monkeygirlartwork.com
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Still golden-tressed in his early 70s, dressed in black and
“As a little kid, I grew up watching spaghetti westerns with
clad in well-worn brown boots, Johnny Ringo looks like he
my grandma,” recalls Ringo. “I dreamed of living in the
was born to lead adventure tours in the Sonoran Desert
West, becoming a cowboy and riding a black-and-white
he loves. He’s the owner of Carefree Adventures, the
horse. Now I’m living my dream.”
former president of the Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association, the founder of the popular annual Cave Creek
Riding with Ringo
Wild West Days and an honorary Buffalo Soldier. His cell
About 15 of us meet at Harold’s Corral for our ride with
phone ringtone is the theme song to “The Good, the Bad
Carefree Adventures. Ringo is there and so are his fellow
and the Ugly.”
guides: Cactus, Steve, Mz. Ellie and Rebel, who is the most memorably dressed as a Plains Indian in fringed buckskin
But Ringo isn’t his real name; he says with a twinkle that
and colorful moccasins. She’s got blue war paint on her
if he tells you that, he’d have to leave you in the desert.
cheeks and is carrying a tomahawk and a knife fashioned
Although you know he doesn’t mean it, you don’t doubt a
with a bear jawbone.
man who carries a loaded elk horn-handled revolver. He completely embodies the moniker of an outlaw member of
I’m sharing the Jeep with a couple of locals and their British
the Cochise County Cowboys.
friends. An undulating black ribbon of asphalt cuts through gorgeous swaths of Sonoran Desert before turning into a
“The first Native American guide I met was named Two
dirt road. Then we are off into a canyon as we wind our
Joes,” he explains. “He was the biggest American Indian
way to the top of Continental Mountain; it’s heart-pumping
I’d ever seen, tall and broad. I introduced myself and
excitement as Ringo navigates the rocky switchbacks. As
he looked at me and said, ‘From now on, you’re Johnny
we gain elevation, the sun-loving, Southern-facing saguaros
Ringo.’ It stuck.”
give way to the high chaparral and juniper of the Tonto National Forest. I marvel that this is in my backyard.
Ringo left a high-paying career in New Jersey to move to Cave Creek. Not long after, he was sitting in Blue Wash
When we arrive at the summit, a hush settles over the group
near Tonto Hills, thinking about his next life move. One
as we take in the awesome sweeping views: three million
day he heard, then saw, a Jeep filled with people laughing
acres of federal land preserved by President Theodore
on a tour with a local outfitter. They saw him that first
Roosevelt. We’ve traveled part of the Great Western Trail
day, too — and the second. On day three, the driver
that at one time ran from Canada to Mexico, a footpath
stopped and asked Ringo if he needed water. That gave
used by ancient peoples, cattle ranchers, stagecoaches,
Ringo just enough time to write down the phone number
sheepherders and the Pony Express. As if on cue, vultures
emblazoned on the Jeep’s door. The next day, he called
and hawks circle above.
it and changed the course of his life. It’s sunny but a bit chilly, so we head inside to Charles “Opportunities pass us by every day,” he says.
and Ginger Underwood’s exotic leather shop for coffee and cookies, then browse belts, wallets and other leather
After going to work for his mentor, Sharon Gibson, he
goods made of ostrich, crocodile and lizard.
ended up buying out his next employer a few years later. He’s been leading his own Jeep tours during the two
From there it’s a short walk down to the Rackensack
decades since.
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meat grinder, enamel coffeepot, whiskey bottles and spurs. Then we enter the mine equipped with hard hats, flashlights and the feeling of unknown territory as we follow the same vein that Edward G. Cave found in 1870 while Ringo peppers us with historical facts. Back in town, Ringo invites us to lunch with him and the guides at Harold’s. The Rosenburg family — mother Karry, father Rob, 15-year-old daughter Rebecca and 12-year-old son Jack — are from New Jersey; they also have a home
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here in the area. Small world: Rob and Ringo learn they have friends in common. I ask them how their experience was. “It was more than I expected,” says Karry. “We laughed and learned things. It was a great way to spend the day with family.” Strangers share an easy camaraderie as we eat and talk. When we depart, it’s with hugs and good wishes for continued happy trails. In addition to outings for families and friends, Ringo offers opportunities for executive teams to connect with each other and find better work/life balance with adventure and recreation. Through Carefree Adventures and Fun Coach USA, colleagues can embrace a day focused on unplugging from their technology and busy schedules. “Our message is that it is better to discover new adventures and capture your business goals as a team,” Ringo says. Carefree Adventures also offers “Mine & Dine” experiences at the summit of Continental Mountain, giving guests the chance to enjoy dinner amidst canyon views and gorgeous sunsets. These reserved events can accommodate anywhere from 12 to 50 people. If you’re in the mood for romance, a Valentine’s Day special is planned for the weekend of
“Surprise your partner with an exhilarating ride that will take you both up and away into the beautiful Arizona Desert”. Share the excitement while you experience the once in a lifetime opportunity to enter an authentic 1880 Gold Mine and go back in time with your sweetheart on your arm. This adventure will have you following the same gold vein as Old Rackensack did to find his desert love, Gold. Enjoy wine tasting with your partner at this magnificent spot and experience the romance of the Arizona sunset from 4,500+ elevation. Now that’s worth its weight in Gold! After the tour, you are invited back to Local Jonny’s in the heart of Cave Creek, to compliment your experience with our special couple’s dinner, drinks, dessert, and acoustic live music. Check out www.facebook.com/localjonnys for menu and updates.
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February 14–15 titled “Mine, Wine and Roses.” “We take great pride in offering customized tours that set us apart from the rest,” Ringo says. “These tours are not just about plants and history, During the time we share, people open up to each other. Fun is the most important thing.” With Ringo and his team, it’s not just a ride, it’s an adventure. 480-488-2466
Departs: Local Jonny’s 6033 E. Cave Creek Road • Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
February 14th-15th, 2015
2:30pm meet & greet • Departs 2:45pm Maximum 20 guests per evening. Call to make reservations: Johnny Ringo (480) 488-2466
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Writer Tom Scanlon
Britt Scherba didn’t last long as the Cactus Shadows cheer
Under her successor, the defending champs are doing just
team and spiritline coach. It’s tough to follow in the footsteps
fine. At this year’s state qualifier, Cactus Shadows came out
of living legend, Rika Cuff, who retired after bringing seven
on top in stunt and finished second in the show cheer and
state championships and a national title to Cave Creek.
pom. All three squads qualified for the state competition.
Cuff has since moved to Georgia, where she is working for Varsity Brands.
It was a great start for Dodd, a cheerleader during her own Cactus Shadows days, who said she received great lessons
Her protégée, Scherba, didn’t quit as coach — she just went
from Cuff last season when she was an assistant.
and got married. Now the new-new coach of the Cactus Shadows cheer team and spiritline is technically Britt Dodd.
“Rika really helped in making for a seamless transition, with
Her goal: successfully defend the national title that last
years of training and guidance from the legend herself,”
year’s Cactus Shadows girls won for Cuff as a going away
said Dodd. “The last few months of the 2013-14 season,
present.
we talked a lot about not necessarily filling her shoes but rather making my own path with my own shoes while still
Cuff was inducted into the Cactus Shadows Hall of Fame this
keeping the structure, fundamentals and beliefs that have
fall. Her acceptance tweet said, “I am honored and humbled by
served as the backbone of the program for the last decade.”
this honor and always so proud to be a Falcon!” She used the
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time to see what her old friends were up to: “When it’s 4:45 a.m.
Dodd returned from her honeymoon in early January and
and I’m driving to practice, that means I’m back in Cave Creek.
had little time to relax. In addition to getting lessons ready
Cannot wait to see my favorite state and national champions!”
for her ninth and 10th grade English classes, she got back
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to revving up the Falcons to defend the team’s national title. “The new team is having a great season with a lot of leadership from our 23 combined juniors and seniors,” she said. They know the routine: be in the gym and ready to practice at 5 a.m., with additional afternoon and evening practices on certain days each week. The Arizona Interscholastic Association state competition on January 24 was huge, but also a warm-up for the really big shows this month. “We leave for UCA Nationals in Orlando on February 5,” the rookie coach said. “Then we will be on the West Coast competing in Anaheim on February 14. We are back in Arizona competing at the Arizona State Cheer and Pom Tournament on March 7 and we wrap up our season back in Anaheim for USA Nationals March 19-22.” Dodd said she is blessed to have a battle-tested team. “Having 10 talented and experienced seniors is a rarity that only comes along every few years,” she said. “The leadership from our seniors has been a tremendous tool to this year’s success.” Captains Courtney Harper, Taylor Millbranth, Ashley Stevenson and Kameren Wilburn have been on varsity cheer for a combined 15 years. “Our captains are doing an incredible job at keeping our Super Varsity team of 32 girls focused and motivated while balancing relationships with team members,” the coach said. “All four of our captains have been cheering in the district since middle school and are using their years of experience and everything they have learned and are leaving it all on the mat this season.” Even so, to take over the pressure of following the legend and get married in the middle of her first year as head coach? “What can I say?” asked Dodd. “I like to go big!” This month, we’ll see how big her cheerleaders go as they attempt to defend the Cactus Shadows national championship. Coach Dodd is a tenacious competitor; as a senior, she insisted on cheering with her team in the national competition even though she had a broken leg. So it’s no surprise that the young coach wants her team to go big, as well. “It may be a new year,” Dodd said, “but the motto is still the same from the first year the program won the AIA State Championship title during my sophomore year in 2006: believe.” Febr uary 2015
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Dining Guide Spotlight
Indigo Crow Restaurant & Bar Indigo Crow Restaurant & Bar will soon be swooping in to Cave Creek’s Stagecoach Village.
The operating owners, Don and Regina Raber, are proud to bring their successful concept from Corrales, New Mexico — a small town much like Cave Creek — to this area. The restaurant will be a meeting place for friends and family to gather and enjoy great food, wine and spirits. Don and Regina are looking forward to becoming a part of the community and will embrace Cave Creek, Carefree and the surrounding areas with the same warmth and hospitality that has contributed to their success in Corrales over the last 13 years. Guests will enjoy classic cocktails, wine tastings, an open kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, as well as mezzanine seating overlooking the restaurant. The new location will also feature a unique and decadent menu, along with some tried-and-true favorites from their location in New Mexico. Menu entrees include lobster ravioli, pan-seared duck breast with a cherry zinfandel glaze, rack of lamb with a spicy blackberry glaze and herb-rubbed rib-eye steak with a Worcestershire sauce reduction. Stop by and welcome the Rabers and their team to the community and help make “The Crow,” as it is referred to in New Mexico, one of your regular meeting places. Indigo Crow Restaurant & Bar 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek 480-488-2187 ccindigocrow.com
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Desert Treasures Desert Treasures is celebrating over 40 years as a Carefree business. Now owned by Barbara Vander Leest,
Sonoran Beauty Salon “Hair should be the glamorous extension of who you are inside.” Sonoran Beauty Salon, located in Cave Creek, is excited to announce the opening of the Sonoran Beauty Boutique at the same location. The addition of the 1,200-square-foot boutique was made possible by the expansion of their current facilities, doubling them in size. This is the place to come shop for unique and trendy items for your wardrobe. The owner, Rosie, and manager, Caley, take frequent trips to the Los Angeles Buyers’ Market to shop for the unique items of clothing, purses and accessories that are sure to catch your eye. In addition to the boutique, a semi-private special events corner will be set aside for gals to get their hair and makeup done for bridal affairs, prom nights and other special occasions. And, of course, Sonoran Beauty Salon still offers those great services that have made it a go-to place for all your beauty needs. Come in for a complimentary consultation and get your hair cut, styled, colored, permed or straightened in a ‘do that best suits you. Also new this month, Sonoran Beauty Salon will be adding eyelash extensions to their list of beauty services. It’s all here; come in and check it out. 6501 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 2, Cave Creek 480-595-1700 info@sonoranbeautysalon.com www.sonoranbeautysalon.com
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Ph.D., the daughter of its founders, our business opened October 6, 1973. Customers include many faithful secondand third-generation patrons, as well as crowds of Arizona visitors who flock to Desert Treasures for our excellent selection of quality minerals, fossils, jewelry and gifts at fair and affordable prices. Visiting Desert Treasures, you will find an eclectic mix of treasures. The foundation of the store continues to be the excellent collection of minerals and fossils in the Rock Room, including petrified wood, amethyst, geodes and desert roses, as well as hundreds of other specimens. We also carry many stands for displaying minerals to decorate your home or office. The Southwest Room features our excellent selection of gemstone jewelry in turquoise, amethyst, amber and other semi-precious stones set in sterling silver, as well as Massa of Santa Fe’s one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces. Other Arizona gifts include T-shirts and ladies’ tops, books for children and adults, and carved ironwood sculptures. To better serve our customers, we are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Carefree’s Spanish Village. 480-488-3782 #11 Spanish Village, Carefree deserttreasuresaz.com
Marketplace Spotlight
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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BEFORE AFTER
Dr. Devi - Smile Design Specialists Nothing is more important to a person’s face than a lovely, natural looking smile. First impressions often count in our personal and business lives, and an attractive smile is more than just even teeth. Going to a dentist for a facelift might be the furthest thing from your mind, but if you have a sunken mouth (often called a grandpa or grandma mouth), a gummy smile, inadequate lip volume or wrinkles around the mouth or lower lip, you may want to consider a facelift cosmetic dentistry that treats the root problem before any kind of invasive plastic surgery. Highly skilled dentists, or prosthodontists, are specially trained to correct these defects of the mouth to enhance a patient’s aesthetics. Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association and the only dental specialty that includes implant and cosmetic dentistry. In order to become a prosthodontist, an additional three years of postgraduate specialty training is necessary after completing a dental degree. In addition to providing services such as veneers, teeth straightening, aesthetic dentures, gum contouring and dental crowns, prosthodontists are trained to handle complex treatments like implant supported prosthesis, full mouth restoration and temporomandibular joint-related cases. Dr. Devi Thulasidas, D.D.S., M.S., of Smile Design Specialists is an implant and crown and bridge specialist with more than 15 years working and part-time teaching experience. She has been educated in some of the best dental schools in the United States, including Loma Linda University, New York University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Devi takes pride in her gentle touch, ensuring that patients are comfortable and pain-free during treatment. Sedation is available for those who suffer from dental phobia. Devi’s practice philosophy is to educate her patients by providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their treatment driven by ethics, honesty and genuine love for her patients. Smile Design Specialists 34597 N. 60th Street, #101, Scottsdale 480-488-9655 drdevi.com
Tech 4 Life Computers Tech 4 Life was born of and lives out the true definition of love your neighbors. “It was a time, about 11 years ago, when I was trying to understand that statement,” explains Steve Woods, owner of Tech 4 Life. “I came to understand it means that I am to love whomever I come into contact with today with all of my best effort. This translated into a single priority with customers I have worked with every day since then. It was clear that if I did it successfully, everything else would fall into place. Now it is what I charge all of our staff with: to use every resource they have to love our neighbors. They all have the authority and the responsibility to do whatever they feel is necessary to achieve that.” Tech 4 Life has grown to five employees and services the area from Interstate 17 to Rio Verde, north of Highway 101. With an office in Carefree and hundreds of Cave Creek clients, they are huge advocates of “buy local or bye-bye local.” “It’s what drives us to be a country doctor service business,” says Steve. “It’s why we fit into Carefree and Cave Creek so well. We love technology, we love our communities and we love our neighbors. We will help you with computers, training, websites, phones or a calculator. If you’re not being successful with your technology, call us.” Allow yourself to be loved and give Tech 4 Life an opportunity to be of service to you soon. Tech 4 Life Computers 748 Easy St., Ste. #10, Carefree 480-488-0773 techfourlife.com
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Marketplace Spotlight
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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 Studio C Salon 480-664-0602 studiocsalonsaz.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 COMputers Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 techfourlife.com 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
ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 imagesaz.com
Smile Design Specialists 480-488-9655 drdevi.com Esthetician Skincare by Stephanie 602-326-0928 Desert Foothills Medical Center 36889 Tom Darlington Dr.
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
Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Natasha H. Palmatier 480-488-2821
Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220
FIRE Fire Service 480-627-690
Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296
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
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100
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
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House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.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
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Local Index Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 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 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 Rancho Manana Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 5734 E Rancho Manana Blvd. 480-489-1811 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fondue Writer and Photographer Monica Longenbaker
Whether planning an intimate Valentine’s Day dinner for two or a lively get-together with friends, no dessert brings people closer than chocolate fondue. Velvety, melted chocolate unites with creamy peanut butter to create a luxurious glaze for plunging your favorite dippers. From brownie bites and cheesecake squares to strawberries and bananas, there’s something for everyone to indulge in. With only a few simple ingredients and a quick prep time, this easy yet sumptuous dessert is an experience to be shared.
Peanut butter chocolate fondue Servings: 4-6
Directions: In a saucepan, combine the half-and-half, peanut butter and vanilla extract and bring
½ cup half-and-half
to a simmer. Whisk to combine. Remove the
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
mixture from the heat and gently fold in the
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
semi-sweet chocolate until completely melted.
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped optional: chopped peanuts
Transfer the peanut butter chocolate fondue to a fondue pot or serving bowl. If using
Recommended Dippers:
after awhile to re-melt the chocolate. Serve
strawberries
with desired dippers. If desired, garnish with
pineapple diced pound cake brownie bites pretzels marshmallows cookies
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a serving bowl, you may need to reheat
sliced bananas
chopped peanuts.
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