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As we enter March, I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in our Valley communities. We live in such an exceptional place filled with many extremely talented individuals and wonderfully generous organizations. In this month’s photo essay, nature and landscape photographer Dave Wilson comments that many people who live in Arizona often take saguaros for granted. It is an inevitable phenomenon that, no matter how extraordinary something is, we humans become desensitized to its remarkability after we have been around it for an extended period of time. For those of us who have lived in the Valley for a while, saguaros may not be the only things we take for granted. It is only when we slow down and take time to look around that we recognize these things and realize just how fortunate we are to call this place home. Just as Wilson’s gorgeous photography inspires us to view Arizona’s incredible cacti with a fresh pair of eyes, I hope that the stories in this month’s issue of Images Arizona rejuvenate your appreciation of our state’s many fabulous artists and organizations. Each and every one of them is responsible for giving our communities a unique personality, similar to how the saguaros that line our deserts give our state a distinctive identity — one that cannot be found anywhere else. From the Southwestern flair that can be experienced during Cave Creek Rodeo Days and Taco Fest at Salt River Fields to the fascinating stories that can be found among Andrea Markowitz’s vintage hat collection and Brandon Reese’s ceramic sculptures, I am grateful to live among such grandeur.

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Artists are known for pushing boundaries. They test and stretch concepts, materials and audience perception. Ceramicist Brandon Reese takes his medium to the absolute edge of what is possible for such a fragile substance. “My work pushes the boundaries not just because it’s large, but because of how it’s built,” Reese says. The Oklahoma-based artist, whose work is now on display at Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree, is known for his large-scale sculptural pieces that beautifully defy possibility. He often combines ceramic and native wood, either carved or simply smoothed down and presented in a natural state. At first glance, they appear to be forged of steel or iron. “Once I committed my career to sculpture, I’ve always been interested in larger scale works,” Reese says. “I think it comes from my background growing up around construction and being outside and involved in sports. I really like to be immersed in the material. It’s like a dialogue; I am building it and responding to the materials. We interact back and forth.” His interaction with materials is also a conversation with those who see the final masterpiece.

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Reese is inspired by his relationships, community, memories, family and the teachers and ceramic masters who made an impression on his career. One of those impactful relationships is manifested in his “Circle” series. Reese’s close friend Aaron Macy was one of the first to hear about the artist’s plans for doing something big and challenging with ceramic as his medium — giant circles that are sculpted and fired in pieces, then fastened together with hidden grommets, gaskets, silicone, glue and bolts. Sadly, Macy passed away before the project was complete.

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EMBRACING CHALLENGE Reese’s “Circles” and similar pieces are built horizontally. There are usually 6–12 segments per sculpture. He then divides them to fire, places holes for gaskets and grommets, glazes, fires again and carefully assembles the work, adjusting and cutting to fit as he goes. It’s a process that requires a few people to help raise the piece vertically and decide just the right point at which it will sit. If pressure is in the wrong spot, the entire piece will shatter. After all, his artwork is made of the same delicate material as coffee mugs and dinner plates.

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“Nothing is finalized until that moment of truth when I set them up,” Reese says. “There is a lot of problem solving. It’s that engineering part that I enjoy. I teach at a university and helping students problem solve is part of the job. Artists have to be good at finding alternative solutions and workarounds.” The mediums he now uses to such fantastic effect actually began as the solution to a problem. “In school, I studied sculpture and I worked with steel, wood, glass, bronze and iron casting,” Reese explains. “I became fascinated with bronze and iron pours and making pieces that way. I’ve always enjoyed the fire aspect. I wanted a certain scale, but couldn’t afford bronze and so began looking for another material.” That search led him to water-based clay — bonus points for the process involving fire. He had to familiarize himself with new materials, properties and methods. Clay is forgiving in the beginning when it is wet, but that changes as it begins to dry. Reese must work quickly in an extremely painstaking process. He re-dampens the clay as needed, building and shaping the piece, propping with with foam, stilts and shims or sticks which myst be removed before the piece begins to dry and shrink. Once dry, the clay is at its weakest point. Reese describes it as similar to compacted powder. The slightest jarring will make the piece implode. “I don’t use armatures because clay shrinks so much and will crack when it dries,” he says. “With all my works –– the bars and pieces that are grid-like or the overlays

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of clay patties that are more like lace –– they’re all patted out by hand.”

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Reese studied and learned different types of glazing and firing processes: salt, electric and gas — which produce different colors and texture. All affect the surface of the glaze or clay in unique ways. Salt firing, a process that is relatively uncommon, requires salt to be thrown into the kiln during firing. Salt reacts with the surface, the glazes and clay to create surface variations. The amount of salt can give a variety of surface effects. “I use all different glazes in the salt kiln,” Reese says. “I don’t really know exactly how things are going to come out until they’re done. It’s sort of like Christmas. You kind of know the size and shape of the package, but when you open it, it might be less than what you hoped for or more than you imagined.”

BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION This mix of art and engineering is infused with his own personal history and small “imperfections” he purposely leaves behind — a reference to the human experience. “Part of my work is that I leave fingerprints and imperfections,” Reese says. “The evidence of the artist’s hand in the finished work is something I’ve always enjoyed. I could make it slicker or perfect, but that’s not what it’s about or what I am about. “My work is simple, but I try to make it accessible. I want to leave the marks from my hands or the glaze or dents that happen as I’m shaping. The kiln makes its own mark, giving one more layer of history. I embrace it instead of erase it. As people, we are made of all the pieces that impact our lives. We are marked by our history and experiences.”

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Reese’s choice to incorporate wood into many of his works is also a reference to history because the raw wood he uses, cut from trees near his Oklahoma home, tells its own history in trunk rings and negative spaces where bugs have burrowed. He tends to keep the wood natural and unstained, occasionally charring or burning pieces to add aesthetic or color. “Some trees have bits of barbed wire that the wood absorbed as it grew,” Reese says. “Those are the things I enjoy and I leave those in. The imperfections create a dialogue and a history before this history. It’s like seeing kids grow up and watching how experiences shape them.” His "Tower" sculptures are reminiscent of daringly built, childhood block towers. Also on the playful side, Reese’s small-to-medium "Pillow" sculpture wall works series gives the impression of being soft and light. He uses a variety of colors and textures, and sometimes uses both wood and clay, their fastenings hidden from view. “When I started doing the pillows, I watched my how my twins interacted with each other and that translated to relationships that the pillows represent,” Reese says. “Two friends, a husband and wife, siblings –– the sum is greater than its parts. Something is added in the coming together rather than two things on their own. With wood and clay or two people, both add something the other doesn’t have.” As Reese continues to live, teach, create and raise a family in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, he draws upon his own sense of keen observation to create remarkable art that is awe-inspiring –– embracing challenge and the beauty found in imperfection. reeseceramics.com

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March 2

WONDERFUL WILDFLOWERS Join Steve Dodd — a legacy steward with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy — for a seminar about wildflowers. Dodd will discuss what makes for a great season and share tips for wildflower viewing and identification. The seminar is sponsored by the Desert Awareness Committee of the Foothills Community Foundation. Free. 6:30–8 p.m. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. azfcf.org/about-desert-awareness

Feb. 1–May 31 ART ON THE WILD SIDE

March 1

The Arizona Center for Nature

TOP SHELF INVITATIONAL SMALL WORKS SHOW

Conservation and the Phoenix Zoo

Sonoran Arts League will present its

perform a concert featuring works

are collaborating with select local

fourth annual juried fine art show,

by composer Gabriel Fauré, who

artists to display their work in the

featuring more than 200 works

delighted in infusing traditional

zoo’s new Savanna Gallery. The

by Arizona artists — including

forms of music with a mélange of

rotating exhibit aims to communicate

paintings, drawings, sculptures,

harmonic daring and a freshness

the importance of national and

jewelry, photography and mixed

of invention. $18; discounts

international conservation efforts. Art

media. Free. Mondays–Saturdays

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is available for purchase with a portion

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groups. 3 p.m. La Casa De Cristo

of proceeds benefiting the zoo’s

Sonoran Arts League’s Center for the

Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell

conservation initiatives. See website for

Arts, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite

Road, Scottsdale. 480-305-4538;

times and prices. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N.

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CELEBRATE FAURÉ CONCERT The Sonoran Desert Chorale will

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March 6–8

TAKING YEARS OFF THE LANDSCAPE PAINTING CURVE

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Fountain Hills Arts League will present its

Scottsdale Artists’ School course and learn

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how to simplify the painting process and

Sale, showcasing the work of more than 60

create landscapes that more effectively

artists in 13 studios and galleries. Attendees

express your vision as an artist. Most

can interact with local artists and observe

time will be spent painting on location in

them in the process of creating original

Gold Canyon, which will allow for closer

works — including paintings, mixed media,

proximity to painting locations. Instruction

glass, metal sculptures, digital photography,

will focus on light, design, color, value,

fiber art and jewelry, all of which will be

edges and brushwork. $600. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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March 6–19

Arts at the Rocks will present a concert

Desert Foothills Land Trust will host

by Philadelphia’s Jasper String Quartet.

its sixth annual juried art exhibit and

The group will play selections from

sale designed to promote conservation

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and wildlife protection through

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representational art. Artists of all ages and

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classical selections. 7 p.m. Free. Desert

submit their work by Friday, Feb. 7. Entry

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Foothills Land Trust preserve. An opening

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reception is scheduled for 6–8 p.m.

March 6–8

FOUNTAIN HILLS FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL

Thursday, March 5. Proceeds will benefit Desert Foothills Land Trust and Desert Foothills Library. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-6131; dflt.org

Thunderbird Artists will feature stone sculptor and artist Carlos Moseley during its 16th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art

March 6–22

and Wine Festival. The event will integrate

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

superior fine art and fine crafts with a

Arizona Broadway Theatre will bring

vast selection of imported and domestic

its production of La Cage aux Folles

wines, local microbrews, flavored spirits,

to Herberger Theater Center. The

tasty food, delectable sweets and live

precursor to the well-known 1996 film

musical entertainment featuring violinist

“The Birdcage,” Jerry Herman’s six-time

Teresa Joy. A portion of admission and

Tony Award-winning show features

wine-tasting proceeds will benefit the

power ballads, rowdy show tunes and

Sunset Kiwanis of Fountain Hills. $3.

dreamy duets. $44+. See website for

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March 8

GERRY JONES HOME TOUR Experience the innovation and drama of Gerry Jones’ architectural design by touring six of his signature homes. Participants will visit the homes via chauffeured buses in three shifts throughout the day. Residences are multi-level and are not ADA accessible. $75. 9 a.m.– noon; noon–3 p.m.; 3–6 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

March 7

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cookbook “Make it Healthy,” will

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More than 30 flamenco, belly,

the art of applying mindfulness to

tango, contemporary and classical

your actions and movements. $20.

Indian dancers will perform during

10 a.m.–noon. RSVP. Desert Foothills

a spectacular night of colorful

Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road,

and vibrant dancing. Participating

Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

dance troupes will include Kalaa Kendra Kathak Dance, DMJ Dance Collective, Kairo Tribal Belly Dance

SPY STORIES OF WWII Mary F. Cook, a member of the

March 7

International Foundation for Art Research, will share incredible true

p.m. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700

HIKE FOR THE HOMELESS

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Gather your friends and colleagues,

WWII. All proceeds will benefit

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put on your hiking boots and enjoy

Desert Foothills Library. $6. 10:30

the beautiful desert scenery while

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empowering those experiencing

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March 8 and 10

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET AUDITIONS Fountain Hills Theater will audition potential cast members for its upcoming production of “Million Dollar Quartet.” Auditionees will be asked to sing 16–32 bars of a song of the style that also best shows off their voice and range. An accompanist will be provided. Sunday 6 p.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. RSVP. Fountain Hill Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org

March 10

MUFFINS, BARS AND BREAKFAST Dr. Fabio his wife Cindy Almeida, a certified nutritional counselor, will share recipes for healthy alternatives to highly processed baked goods. Recipes include blueberry oat muffins, banana muffins, go-to bars and homemade granola. The class will feature food demonstration, recipe packets and education. $50. 10 a.m.–noon. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

March 11

TIM’S CAVE: THE DISCOVERY College professor and photographer Andy Seagle will share a personal story about his older brother Tim, an archaeologist, that led to the discovery of a cave in the Sedona area that gives back to the study of the Colorado Plateau. The lecture is presented by the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society. Free. 7–9 p.m. The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills

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March 13–15

50TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL Browse and purchase a variety of works as well as enjoy live music and entertainment, participate in hands-on activities and experience food from several gourmet food trucks and eateries during this year’s Scottsdale Arts Festival. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the event, festival organizers curated a retrospective exhibition and commissioned an original piece of artwork from this year’s featured artists — husband and wife printmakers Stephen and Bonnie Harmston. $12. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleartsfestival.org

March 12

DESERT FOOTHILLS WOMAN'S CLUB FUNDRAISER

attendees may browse handcrafted

7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-

fine art and custom designs. Henry

776-8400; azbroadway.org

Molder will perform native-style flute music throughout the event, which will offer a wide selection

Desert Foothills Woman’s Club will

of exhibitors with fine arts and

host its annual fundraiser, which will

crafts, specialty gift items, health

include a full dinner, live and silent

and wellness products, boutique

BLENDING HARDSCAPE WITH LANDSCAPE

auctions and entertainment. Proceeds

clothing, jewelry and home décor as

Carefree Desert Gardens will

will provide scholarship funds to

well as local food vendors. Free. 10

welcome Logan Simpson Design

graduating high school senior women

a.m.–5 p.m. 16872 E. Avenue of the

Senior Landscape Architect Judy

and fund local nonprofits. $85.

Fountains, Fountain Hills. 602-332-

Mielke for a discussion about how to

Grayhawk Country Club, 8620 E.

4257; magicbirdfestivals.com

create an inviting landscape. Mielke’s

Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. adriashields@yahoo.com

March 13–15

methods include combining a variety

March 13–April 19 CHICAGO

of hardscapes with beautiful plants that provide shade, color and even food. Mielke will also discuss mulch

Arizona Broadway Theatre will

materials — both rock and organic

present the story of a housewife

— as well as water harvesting ideas

and wannabe nightclub dancer who

during the seminar. The program will

Magic Bird Festivals will celebrate

maliciously murders her on-the-side

include a plant raffle. A $5 or more

the spring season with its annual

lover in its production of the musical

donation is appreciated. 9:30 a.m.–

market coinciding with St. Patrick’s

“Chicago. See website for dates, times

noon. Town Council Chambers, 33

Day weekend, during which

and prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre,

Easy St., Carefree. 480-488-3686.

FOUNTAIN O'GREEN ARTISAN MARKET

March 14

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March 14

CELTIC FIRE CONCERT Experience Ireland through “The Songs and Stories from an Irish Notebook” as vocalist Michael McCall and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer perform as part of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church’s Living Music Performance Series. $25. 4 p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Road, Carefree. 480-488-2081; ctlcarefree.org

March 15

ARCHIEPALOOZA 2.0 Join Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley and other local athletes and celebrities for a street carnival filled with games and contests. Competitions during the charity event will include axe throwing, archery, putt-putt, pop-shot, corn hole and more. Proceeds will benefit the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. $25+. 4–9 p.m. OdySea Aquarium in the Desert Courtyard, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. archiepalooza.com

March 18

CRAFT CHOCOLATE 101 Explore the world of micro-batch, bean-to-bar craft chocolate making, learn how cocoa beans are transformed into chocolate and discover the natural flavors in craft chocolates. The seminar, hosted by Zak’s Chocolates owners Maureen and Jim Elitzak, will include a sampling of single-origin dark chocolates. Free. 5–7 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

March 18

WILDLIFE CHALLENGES Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center will host an informative seminar about how the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and its partners monitor the impact of urban stressors on wildlife through the use of camera trapping and radio telemetry Mule Deer Collars. The program will be preceded by a short tour of the center. Free. 5–7 p.m. RSVP. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. 480-471-3621; southwestwildlife.org

March 19

MIGUEL EDWARDS’ ASCENT Grace Renee Gallery will welcome Miguel Edwards, a sculptor, worldrenowned photographer and installation artist whose brilliant red steel and cast glass sculpture Ascent recently made its Arizona debut at the Carefree gallery. Rising nearly eight feet in height and stretching three feet wide, the entire sculpture seems to float weightlessly on a breeze as separate elements intertwine symbolically. Wine and appetizers will be offered. Free. 4–7 p.m. Grace Renee Gallery, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., #7, Carefree. 480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com

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March 22

ANDREA MARKOWITZ HAT SHOW Andrea Markowitz will host a hat show during which she will raffle and auction off more than 50 vintage hats from the 1950s through the 1980s that belonged to her late mother. Markowitz will also share stories about hats and their designers, offering attendees insight into a time during which women wore hats for every special occasion. Admission includes five raffle tickets as well as tea and cakes provided by English Rose Tea Room. Proceeds will benefit Desert Foothills Library. $35. 2–4 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

March 20 and 21 BAIYANG QIU’S FINE JEWELRY

gathering information, and solving a crime during Desert Foothills

March 22

Library’s 1920s Murder Mystery

BANDEMONIUM

Party. Costumes are encouraged

Salt River Brass will present a concert

Grace Renee Gallery will welcome

with awards given to best dressed.

that features audience and band

Baiyang Qiu, a Chinese-born

H’orderves, and cocktails will be

favorites from music director Patrick

goldsmith whose jewelry recently

served. Must be 21+ to attend. $45. 5

Sheridan’s 19-year collaboration with

made its Arizona debut at the Carefree

p.m. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library,

the group. Experience a spontaneous

gallery. By combining traditional

38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave

eruption of music from old warhorses

fabrication with new technologies,

Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

to fresh new songs. $18+. 3 p.m.

Qiu’s work — which is created with

Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1

extremely fine gauge wire of high karat

E. Main St., Mesa. 480-644-6500;

gold and platinum — combines a

March 22

focused and inspired by nature. Free.

SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Grace Renee Gallery,

Scottsdale Philharmonic continues its

7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., #7, Carefree.

eighth season with a classical music

480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com

concert featuring works by composers

delicate aesthetic with strong, wearable art. Much of her collection is design-

Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt and

March 21

Gounod. Free; VIP reserved seating

1920S MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

available for $15. 4–6 p.m. La Casa

Help find out who is on the level and

scottsdalephilharmonic.com

who is on the lam by trading clues,

de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-951-6077;

saltriverbrass.org

March 25

EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF ESSENTIAL OILS Aromatherapists Ellen Powers and Deb Johnson will share information about which essential oils to use, how best to use them and the ways that they can support your journey to emotional balance. $10. 3:30–4:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

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March 26

TASTE OF FOOTHILLS TICKET TO RIDE Foothills Caring Corps will host its 16th annual fundraiser, featuring gourmet food tastings, a live auction and live music. Attendees will enjoy a celebratory evening filled with sweet and savory tastings from local restaurants and live music by Harry Mathews during the social event, which benefits independence and mobility for seniors. $50. 5–8:30 p.m. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church Parish Center, 36811 N. Pima Road, Carefree. 480-488-1105; foothillscaringcorps.com

March 27

AN EVENING WITH AMY GRANT Six-time Grammy Award-winning music artist Amy Grant will perform an intimate evening of music that transcends the boundaries of genre. $48+. 7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. chandlercenter.org

March 27

HISTORY OF THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, AZ Women’s Partnership founder Paula Cullison will take attendees on a journey through powerful women. Historical figures who will be discussed include Susan B. Anthony, Rosie the Riveter, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Free. 11–12:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

March 28

BOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD Experience the spirit, artistry and history of India’s famous film industry through dance, live music, colorful costumes and stunning visuals. $38+. 7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. chandlercenter.org march 2020

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April 4

TACO FESTIVAL AT SALT RIVER FIELDS Taste tacos and tamales from more than 30 restaurants, food trucks and chefs while enjoying a robust schedule of colorful entertainment. In addition to $3 tacos, the event will boast a robust schedule of colorful entertainment, a tango dance instruction course, a colorful Day of the Dead Circo, traditional Lucha Libre performers, a Tiny Taco Dog Beauty Pageant and more. A Tequila Tasting Experience that includes 10 samples will also be available at an extra charge. $12+. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. saltriverfields.com/taco-fest

March 28

GRAND OPERA CONCERT The Arizona Opera Chorus and the

be facilitated by Greg Hoffman, a

present “Sweeney Todd: In Concert.”

collector of antiques and folk art.

Jason Chacon will star as the title

Free. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Desert Foothills

character opposite Elizabeth Blair.

Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road,

$42+. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center

Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

for Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd

Marian Roose Pullan Young Artists will perform some of opera’s greatest melodies as part of Christ the Lord

March 29

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Performance Series. The program

BROADWAY BOUND CONCERT

will include selections from “Lakme,”

Scottsdale’s premier adult choir

“Madame Butterfly,” “La Forza del

the Upscale Singers will perform a

HATS AND HORSES: A DAY AT THE RACES

Destino,” “Carmen,” “It Trovatore”

spring concert filled with songs from

Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak

and more. $25. 4 p.m. Christ the

beloved Disney movies as well as

will host its annual fundraising event,

Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave

the music of “Grease,” Abba and

a pre-Kentucky Derby event that will

Creek Road, Carefree. 480-488-

Andrew Lloyd Webber. $75. 5:30

include a buffet luncheon, a cash bar,

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p.m. Desert Mountain Golf Club,

betting tips, a 50/50 raffle, live and

37700 N. Desert Mountain Parkway,

silent auctions and more. Proceeds

Scottsdale. upscalesingers.com

will benefit local charities for

Lutheran Church's Living Music

March 28

YESTERDAY’S OBJECTS, TODAY’S ART

March 31 and April 1

20th century objects that are no longer seen today. Learn about each object’s

In honor of Stephen Sondheim’s

design and use and ask questions

90th birthday this year, Scottsdale

of local collectors. The exhibit will

Musical Theater Company will

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women and children in need. $125.

SWEENEY TODD: IN CONCERT

Explore a display of 19th and early

St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587;

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Miguel Edwards Come meet Miguel and view his bold, colorful sculptures on display in our gallery and courtyard located in Historic Spanish Village. Wind down from your week while enjoying wine and light appetizers with the artist.

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Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography Courtesy of Cave Creek Rodeo Days

In some ways, Mandi Holland has been waiting for this moment her whole life. She is a full-time mother, business owner, veterinarian and a former rodeo queen who has won many prizes competing in amateur and collegiate rodeos as well as local jackpots. But, thanks to Cave Creek Rodeo Days, she now has a chance to compete on a national level in a sport she has been passionate about since she was 10 years old — breakaway roping. Now in its 43rd year, with Sanderson Ford as the 2020 title sponsor, Cave Creek Rodeo Days will take place at Cave Creek Memorial Arena March 27–29 with three thrilling rodeo performances featuring top-ranking Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) contestants. The weeklong event kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 with a festive parade through town and continues with a golf tournament Tuesday, March 24 at Rancho Mañana Golf Club in Cave Creek.

GIVING WOMEN MORE CHANCES TO COMPETE Breakaway roping is a variation of calf roping where a calf is roped, but not thrown and tied. While the thrilling sport has been going on for years, PRCA rodeos traditionally have only featured competitions for men. Instead, barrel racing for women got the spotlight in the national arena. This year, Cave Creek Rodeo Days board member Daren Peterson is introducing a new breakaway roping for women competition to the local rodeo. A local resident who owns Longhorn Productions, Peterson produces team roping events throughout the country. “We’re always looking for new ways to grow our rodeo, and the popularity of breakaway roping for women has been surging,” Peterson says. “It’s exciting for both the participants and the spectators because of all the factors in motion — the horse, the roper and the calf they are roping.” This year’s new event will take place Friday, March 27 after the morning barrel racing slack competition. Slack is the preliminary competition for any excess entries, and is free for the public to attend.

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Entries will be taken at the arena 8 a.m. Friday, March 27. The contestant who is first to sign up to enter is the last to rope. The top 20 breakaway roping competitors will then compete during a third round for the $1,200 prize from Cave Creek Rodeo Days plus 75% of the entry fees. Peterson expects a big turnout, especially because just a handful of PRCA-sanctioned rodeos started to include the competitive sport for women in the past year. “The payoff will be great,” he says. “In addition, the top five contestants will run one more calf during the Sunday, March 29 performance for a chance to win $300 bonus prize money.” Holland cannot wait. At 41, she has spent most of her life rodeoing, first growing up on a ranch in Montana and now splitting her time between her hometown and Cave Creek. An equine veterinarian who works at Turf Paradise in the winters, she and her husband Dr. Ellis Farstvedt own Performance Equine Specialists, a mobile veterinarian service. “A lot of us who are passionate about roping have been frustrated that we’ve never had an opportunity to compete on a national level,” Holland says. “Up until now, we’ve been regulated to compete in breakaway roping at amateur rodeos and at local jackpots.” She is also anticipating a large turn-out for the competition. “This field is growing, not retracting,” she explains. “Cheyenne Frontier Days — the ‘daddy of ‘em all’ — allowed breakaway roping for women for the first time this past year. They only had spots for 120 girls and filled them in nine minutes when entries opened. Once word gets out about Cave Creek’s event, I’m sure we’ll see competitors travel here from all over the country.”

QUICK, UNPREDICTABLE EXCITEMENT While Holland has competed in barrel racing, she likes the spontaneity of breakaway roping. “I like the fact that I have to account for a second live animal that is basically a wild card,” she says. “There’s a lot of strategy involved between watching the calf, riding the horse and swinging the rope. Everything happens within 2.5 seconds and a lot could go wrong.”

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There is also a lot of training, planning and hard work behind the scenes — starting with the horse. “Not all breeds are alike and it’s important to find out early if your horse is cow-bred, meaning that he likes to follow the cattle around,” Holland says. “Early in my training, I’ll swing a rope, stop the horse and back him up two to three steps. I start out slowly and get faster. It’s a lot like riding a bike with training wheels.” While Holland loves to compete, she is equally passionate about mentoring others. She is a board member of the nonprofit youth rodeo association Tomorrow’s Rodeo Champions, where she helps to coordinate youth rodeos from June to August in Billings, Montana. In addition, she and her husband take every opportunity to expose their three young children to rodeo. “Rodeo is a fun, family event,” Holland says. “We all win together and lose together. And when there are defeats, we emphasize that they provide opportunities to learn and become a better competitor.” Holland is devoting any extra time she has to preparing for Cave Creek’s Breakaway Roping for Women Competition. “The money would be nice but, for many of us, it’s about finally getting the chance to compete on a national level in a PRCA-sanctioned event,” she says. “The world is changing and our time is arriving.” cavecreekrodeo.com

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Growing up in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from the bright lights and glamour of New York City, Andrea Markowitz recalls her mother Florence’s exquisite fashion sense that included a love affair with hats. “Getting dressed, for her, was an expression of her artistic nature,” says Markowitz, who now calls Cave Creek home. “I do believe that if she had the opportunity to pursue a career, it would have been in fashion or interior design. When I was a little girl, she used to tell me, ‘If you don’t look nice, don’t even take out the garbage.’” It was “the combustion of a few different sparks” that seemed to strike at the right time when Jo Gemmill — who serves on the Desert Foothills Library Board — noticed Markowitz’s affinity for hats and inquired about it.

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Andrea Markowitz will raffle off more than 50 vintage hats made between the 1950s and the 1980s during a March 22 event that benefits Desert Foothills Library.

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“Andrea is a very snappy dresser and I’ve often seen her wearing hats around town,” Gemmill says. The two came together to plan a hat show Sunday, March 22 at Desert Foothills Library during which Markowitz will offer a carefully curated selection of her late mother’s extensive vintage hat collection to benefit the library. More than 50 vintage hats made between the 1950s and the 1980s will be raffled off during the event, including several particularly special chapeaux. A $35 entry fee buys each attendee five raffle tickets as well as a fun and informational talk about hats and their history. A collection of ads and memorabilia will also be on display. Gemmill — who owns Carefree’s English Rose Tea Room — will provide tea and cakes, with her team creating a benefit to remember that includes all of the refined trappings of a proper tea. She hints that there may even be a “royal guest” in attendance. Markowitz says that Gemmill’s contribution to the event has everyone buzzing. “Whenever I mention that tea and cakes from the English Rose Tea Room will be served, that’s what seals the deal,” she says. “Ladies’ eyes light up and they say, ‘Count me in!’ I can’t emphasize enough how huge it is to have Jo’s involvement.” Like Markowitz’s mother Florence, Desert Foothills Library Board

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member Dianne Olson’s mother was also known to wear hats. She and Markowitz had previously discussed the possibility of a hat show. “[My mother] used to buy all her hats at a shop called Dottie’s Chapeaux,” Olson says. “The appeal of this event is not only about Florence’s hats; it’s about a culture during a genteel time. Whatever the negatives were in those times, we all looked good. Dressing was a sign of respect for the people around you.” Markowitz believes that her mother began to wear hats during her teen years in the 1940s. Florence became an avid hat collector in the 1950s and likely never parted with a hat from those days forward. “She hated to part with pretty things,” Markowitz explains. “I remember she used to go shopping in New York City and then have her hats sent back to New Jersey. My brother and I would get so excited when she had on a new hat, new shoes, a new dress and a pocketbook. She loved to make people smile. If she made someone smile by looking nice, she was doing something good.” As Desert Foothills Theatre’s Playwright in Residence, Markowitz — who dresses brightly and enjoys pairing her mother’s hats with her own outfits — loves a good story. After perusing the hundreds of hats she inherited — some in their original boxes and with the tags still attached — Markowitz began researching the details of the individual hat makers represented, millinery and the history of hats in general. She has planned

an entertaining and informative presentation for the event during which she will share some of the many interesting tidbits she discovered. There are several big names and independent creators represented among the collection. Mr. John is the top designer of the hats that will be featured during the event. It’s a name as famous in the world of hats as Oscar de la Renta in the world of haute couture. Even if you’re not familiar with the brand, you’ve likely seen Mr. John’s work on the head of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind.” Like Mr. John, most of the makers — including Frank Olive and Sonny’s Hats (worn by Mamie Eisenhower) — are American producers, but a few are from Europe. Markowitz’s parents were dedicated to supporting local artists, so there are some one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces from individual designers and very high-end craft shows, as well. In their later years, the Desert Foothills Library was one of their favorite places to spend time when they visited their daughter in Cave Creek. “My mother and father would be delighted to learn that her hats will benefit this library,” Markowitz says. “My mom taught me to read by the time I was 5 and the love of learning and reading has always been important to me. This is a way for me to contribute to this fabulous place that supports learning and reading.” Community support of the independent library is crucial. Therefore, Librarian Caitlin Decker is thrilled when a volunteer or patron introduces an idea like Markowitz’s hat show.

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“We are more than just books,” Decker says. “We are the stories of people who visit the library and there are so many in our community who have stories to tell. An event like this is ideal because we are a community center as well as a place for reading and learning.” dfla.org

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The weirder the saguaro, the better. Some of the best are crested saguaros, which are sometimes called mutant saguaros. Those are the ones that have a genetic mutation that causes their tops to spread out like a spiny green fan. Dave Wilson

Nature and landscape photographer Dave Wilson believes that many people who live in Arizona—himself included—often take saguaros for granted. “People who come from other parts of the country must think that saguaros look like plants from another planet,” he says. “They are the most bizarre things. When people from the east coast see saguaros in person, they are astonished at just how tall they grow, how dense a cactus forest can be and how diverse their shapes can be.” Those diverse shapes are the focus of this month’s photo essay. It is our hope that by showcasing some of the quirky cacti that can be seen around our state, Images Arizona will encourage you to rediscover our native plant species and be overtaken by their majestic and almost mythical appearance as if you were visiting Arizona for the very first time. If anyone can truly attest to the fact that saguaros are like snowflakes in that no two are exactly alike, it would be Wilson—who makes it a point to hike off the beaten path to in an attempt to make his photos stand out in what has become an immensely crowded outdoor photography marketplace. “I often end up heading into landscapes that most people would not consider all that glamorous,” Wilson says. “I go into a lot of places that are really plain. But I believe that the mark of a truly great photographer is the ability to wander into any landscape—even the most seemingly mundane places—and come away with something spectacular.” That something spectacular may be a single tree, an unusual rock formation or—in many cases—a particularly silly looking saguaro. As illustrated by this month’s photo essay, saguaros seem to have a sense of humor unlike any other element of our southwestern landscape. Moreover, they are true icons of our state. “You only see saguaros in Arizona,” Wilson says. “If you are driving from Phoenix or Tucson and you are going to California or New Mexico, you see millions of saguaros along the highway. But as soon as you cross the state line, they disappear. It is like saguaros know that they are citizens of the Grand Canyon state and they refuse to live anyplace else.”

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As a photographer, I tend to be partial to saguaros with downward-swinging arms. When you stand near them, it is like they are reaching out to you. If you photograph a low-swinging arm without showing the rest of the cactus, it can look like a spooky appendage from some sort of alien. Dave Wilson

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I try to look at saguaros with a creative eye. I try to shoot them at dynamic angles or in quirky light. A good photographer can make even a normal saguaro look interesting. Dave Wilson

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FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE Dave Wilson considers nature and landscape photography to be synonymous with hiking. “I was hiking long before I ever picked up a camera,” he says. “What motivates me the most is basic wanderlust; the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore; that sense of discovery and adventure that comes with outdoor photography.” Even on days that Wilson returns home from a hike without any great photos, he still feels greatly rewarded simply by having spent the day wandering around in nature. “I find life in the city horribly confusing,” Wilson says. “I feel like I do not understand a thing about anything or anyone. But the wilderness makes perfect sense to me. I cannot explain why but it just does.” Wilson’s process involves looking for what he calls “little, rectangular vignettes of perfect harmony in balance that exude a profound sense of wellbeing.” In fact, one art dealer who buys a lot of Wilson’s work describes his photographs as “healing art,” placing them in medical facilities throughout the Valley. “I never saw my photos that way but I like it,” Wilson says. “They create a little sense of permanence of something beautiful.” Unfortunately, Wilson worries that “something beautiful” is growing increasingly less permanent, though. He believes that global warming is the single greatest threat to our planet. “When I am out doing photography, I have a sense that I am among the last generation to document the American southwest before it is ravaged by our changing climate,” Wilson explains. “In fact, I have this fear that future generations will look at my images and think that they have all been Photoshopped beyond reality. “They will not believe that in southern Arizona, lush, tree-lined creeks and rivers used to flow among saguaros and prickly pear cactus. They will not believe that the mountains of northern Arizona had so much greenery. I feel I am currently photographing places in Arizona that, unfortunately, will look much less impressive to our children and grandchildren.” march 2020

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Dave Wilson first discovered his love of photography while embarking on nature hikes as a teenager. “I would hike in the mountains around Tucson and I would always see wildlife like deer, javelina and bighorn sheep,” Wilson says. “I would come home and tell people about what I saw but they would either not believe me or think I was exaggerating.” Wilson easily put those doubts to rest by bringing a camera along with him on his treks. For quite some time, his photography simply served as a record of his exciting sightings. “Back then, I did not approach photography as an artist,” he explains. “I basically saw it as a form of hunting. Some people hunt with a gun. I hunted with a Canon. My goal was simply to get close enough to an animal for a killer shot.” Wilson eventually obtained a career in public relations, serving as communications coordinator for the Downtown Mesa Association for 12 years. Commercial photography was an integral part of his job and, in turn, helped him hone skills that he later applied to nature and landscape photography.

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“I have participated in all kinds of creative endeavors but the endeavor that I keep returning to more than any other is nature and landscape photography,” Wilson says. “That is probably because it is something that I can do completely alone. With outdoor photography, I can walk away from civilization altogether and work completely alone. And that is where I am most comfortable.” Completely alone may be a bit of an exaggeration, though, as Wilson often brings with him his favorite hiking partner—his three-legged Australian cattle dog Jessee. “I would rather hike with my dog than any person,” Wilson says. “But I carry 25 pounds of camera equipment plus my own water. I cannot carry enough water for my dog. So my choices of where I am going to hike are often limited to where I can take my dog—which means I gravitate toward places with natural water. “I often choose to take photography near creeks, rivers and lakes just so I can bring her along. She has a ridiculously high impact on my outdoor photography.”

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With our beautiful weather and diverse culinary scene, the Valley is an ideal spot for food and drink festivals for every taste — from wine and beer to chocolate and barbecue. But one food emerges as one of the most popular with Arizona festivalgoers. Americans eat an estimated 4.5 billion tacos each year. That number is set to increase this year with the debut of a new festival in Scottsdale that highlights not only tacos but also tamales and tequila. Taco Fest at Salt River Fields will delight fans of the Southwestern fare Saturday, April 4 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, offering up a variety of food, drink and entertainment options. “Taco Fest at Salt River Fields will deliver one big delicious party to celebrate tacos, tamales and tequila wrapped in an entertainment experience,” says Dave Dunne, general manager at Salt River Fields. “We’re delighted to expand the menu and invite people inside the stadium for a day of food, fun and good times.” Attendees may choose from a variety of $3 tacos from more than 30 restaurants, food trucks and chefs. Several options will be available, including traditional beef, chicken and pork as well as vegetarian varieties and even some unique, sweet flavors. Several savory and sweet tamales may also be sampled. Participating vendors that will be showcasing their tacos and tamales include Red Fire Cookery, Taco Head, Los Sombreros, International Truck of Tacos and Mas Tacos. Attendees, who will have an opportunity to vote for their favorites, may also purchase margaritas, beer and other tasty libations during the event.

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General admission for Taco Fest at Salt River Fields is $12. For an additional $20, attendees can experience a tequila tasting with samples from several brands. A Primo ticket for $80 includes food and drink tickets as well as access to an exclusive lounge. In addition to food and drink, several types of entertainment will also be on tap throughout the event. Experienced dancers will be teaching attendees how to tango with free lessons. Meanwhile, stilt walkers, aerialists, jugglers and other costumed performers from Day of the Dead Circo will also be roaming the venue. Lucha Libre wrestling will provide yet another source of colorful entertainment for guests to enjoy. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up their pooches for a chance to win fun prizes in a tiny dog beauty pageant. And, for the more daring taco enthusiasts, there will even be a hot chili pepper eating contest. From the authentic Mexican fare and festive beverages to the slate of fun activities, Taco Fest at Salt River Fields is sure to become an Arizona festival favorite. saltriverfields.com/taco-fest

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Faith Weinberg this year celebrates the 20th anniversary of Big Bronco, a Cave Creek store that features beautiful, artisan-made furniture, decor and gifts.

Big Bronco has long been a fixture in Cave Creek as a place for beautiful, artisan-made furniture, decor and gifts. This year, owner Faith Weinberg is celebrating the store’s 20th anniversary and thanking her customers by hosting the “Biggest Event of the Year” –– a fun-filled fiesta and a weekend-long sale. Weinberg will welcome the community 4:30–7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 to celebrate and raise funds for charity with live music, a taco cart and her popular annual raffle of high-value art and furnishings by some of her most popular artisans. “It’s our biggest celebration ever,” she says. “We are going to have a lot of surprises. It’s the time we make our biggest donation to my favorite horse rescue organizations: Arizona Equine Rescue and Triple R Horse Rescue. Throughout the store, we donate 10% of all sales, plus the proceeds of the raffle, which raised $600 last year for the rescues.” Weinberg lives and works in this town that captured her heart. She rides the local trails on her Arabian/ Quarter Horse, Daisy, and loves to take her rescue Jack Russell terrier on long walks through her Cave Creek neighborhood. Weinberg’s business is thriving and she repeatedly points to her team at the store and the artisans she supports as having played a huge role in her success. In a way, she was always meant to be here.

CAPTIVATED BY THE AMERICAN WEST As a young girl growing up in Ohio, Faith Weinberg eagerly anticipated her family’s annual trip to Tucson. Horseback riding, cowboys and cowgirls, the landscape, culture and lifestyle of the American West captivated her imagination. Along with her fantastic sense of style and talent for design, it still describes her today. With stops in California and Washington, Weinberg’s career in fashion and retail eventually landed her in Arizona — specifically Cave Creek — where she founded Big Bronco as a small gift store, named for an old coin-operated riding horse (there’s now an antique version of it on the store’s front porch.)

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Big Bronco owner Faith Weinberg has filled her store with treasures that evoke the spirit of the West.

“From the first time I saw that horse, I said that someday I’d have a store called Big Bronco,” Weinberg recalls. As Big Bronco celebrates its 20th anniversary, it has grown to an entire building, every corner of it filled with treasures that evoke the spirit of the West. The gift store is still filled with jewelry, children’s toys and clothing, handmade ceramics, pillows and handbags. Nearly every item has a story behind it that Weinberg can tell. “I love to carry products, art, and furniture by local artisans and I choose American-made as much as I can,” she says. “That is something very important to me.” The Furniture Barn is an artfully assembled showroom with examples of every type of furniture and accessory arrangement for the home. “Our clientele is really mixed,” Weinberg says. “We get lots of tourists, but also many local homeowners, including snowbirds who have newly purchased homes and want to furnish them with a feel of Arizona. They want artists and materials that reflect our surroundings and history.” The business’ longevity is testament to Weinberg’s keen eye, meaningful connections to customers and local artisans, and an eye for trends in the space. “Over the years, the Western bunkhouse feel began to shift and moved more towards Southwestern sophistication,” says Weinberg. “Today, we have the influence in the last few years of contemporary style furniture. I’ve made adjustments to the feel of a Southwestern home situated in the desert. “I’ve introduced elements of modern but still staying true to our roots, fitting into the beautiful desert backgrounds we see out our windows –– the saguaros, the mountains, the natural colors, the earth tones — and

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also bringing in the element of southwest history — Native American, horses, the desert flora and fauna. We want to stay true to that history and we do it with an elevated, high-end approach.” She works with clients to create the feel of the store in their own home, designing custom furniture and hand-picking art, decor and specialty products to fill each shelf and cabinet. “We have new products coming in all the time and I sell almost everything off the floor so customers can come in every six weeks and there will be something new,” she says. “I change it up all the time.” Weinberg points to some specific artists whose one-of-a-kind work keeps patrons coming back year after year.

“COPPER JOHN” POBERZYN “Copper John” Poberzyn is a third generation woodworker who creates large case furniture and end tables from reclaimed wood, including Alder and Sycamore, enhanced with copper and seed glass. Every piece is handmade by Copper John. He has no fancy machinery, just hand tools. He works alone, building approximately 25 pieces of furniture each month. “I usually build the pieces in my head first, then I put them on paper and then build them by hand,” he says. He walks the creeks, rivers, and lake beds of the Verde River and Tonto Creek Basin to collect driftwood pieces to use. He hand-hammers the copper linings of shelves and tables. He has developed a proprietary patina technique for the copper plates that enhance doors and drawers.

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“Every time is different,” he explains. “I was using my chemicals to make every piece turquoise blue, but I wiped off the chemicals and saw the beauty. It was like seeing a galaxy or a solar system. The liquids intertwine and mix. It takes time and I expedite the drying by applying heat. I wipe it off to see what I get, then add another portion on top to allow the turquoise to be prominent.”

He calls his success a combination of happenstance and vision, but it comes from a massive dose of talent. After getting tired of cubicle life in the tech industry, his wife encouraged him to take his hobby and make it a business. “The first two weeks when I started, I filled my truck with a bunch of furniture and immediately had four or five stores order from me on the first day,” he explains. “It took off from there.” Big Bronco has been a perfect fit for what he does. His pieces are built to be heirlooms and reflect the rustic elegance that the store’s clientele can’t get enough of.

CINDY ERAL Cindy Eral’s paintings grace the walls and shelves of Big Bronco. The interior designer turned artist has participated in Hidden in the Hills for the past two years and lives in Cave Creek. Eral’s depictions of donkeys and desert flora have been especially popular at Big Bronco. The Minnesota native received her first set of oil paints from her parents at 9 years old. “I’ve painted all my life,” she says. “I’ve set the brush down a few times, but always picked it back up. It has finally gone from a hobby to a business. Faith handpicks all my pieces that she carries in the store. “I love animals and kind of fell into painting donkeys by accident when I was told about the wild donkeys in the area. I also do commissioned work and contemporary paintings from my travels or whatever inspires me.” Eral enjoys visiting Big Bronco because of the camaraderie and seeing what is new on the shelves and in the showroom.

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“I could be a recluse and just paint in my studio and never see anybody, but it’s important to have that human connection,” she explains. “When I do go in, people are so friendly. Faith’s customers make an effort to visit her store because she’s a great buyer, she knows her clientele. It’s quite an accomplishment to have a successful business for 20 years.”

RONALD “SKY" DAVIDSON Ronald “Sky" Davidson is a furniture builder whose Mesquite table lamps and coffee tables inlaid with copper and turquoise are especially in demand at Big Bronco. A Coast Guard Veteran, he first learned woodworking from his Great Grandfather. Davidson builds every manner of furniture and decor from chairs, tables, and bedroom sets to clocks and cutting boards at his workshops in Benson (Cochise County) and the mountain town of Pine. “I get my wood from salvage on private land and using forest service permits, using mostly wood from the seven western states,” he explains. Davidson’s freeform designs are inspired by the flow of nature. Even the bases of his pieces are beautifully sculptural. The twisty nature of Mesquite from the Tonto National Forest is especially ideal for his vision because the snow load it supports in the winter causes the plant to grow with bends and curves. “I want my pieces to be natural and freeflowing from base to top,” Davidson explains. “Most people look at something from across the room and the purchase is really made from 10 feet away. Customers are looking for balance in flow, size, shape and color. You can’t have plain stick legs beneath something organic and beautiful.”

Though he has some help with milling, sanding, grinding and harvesting, Davidson designs everything himself and his hands touch every piece that comes out of his shop. “I really enjoy what I do in every aspect,” he says. “I’ve been working with Faith at Big Bronco from day one. I met her when she was on a trip to the White Mountains and I’ve been selling my work with her ever since. She’s not afraid to take on challenging custom orders and I don’t hesitate to create them. My store in Pine is seasonal, so the winter traffic in Cave Creek really works well for me.”

SOMETHING OF A MUSEUM Each of these artisans — and many more — contributes to the selection at Big Bronco, which Weinberg describes as something of a museum. She loves creating appealing vignettes and merchandising in ways that inspire visitors who want to take a piece of the West home with them, whether home is down the street or on another continent. Her not-to-be missed 20th anniversary celebration includes discounts offered all weekend — Friday–Sunday — and she is creating a special commemorative gift for the event. “This event is a way to give back to a community that has supported me all these years,” Weinberg says. “I’ve been able to raise my son and make a living through the ups and downs of the economy and the business is thriving in its 20th year.” Big Bronco 6602 E. Cave Creek Road 480-575-1357 bigbroncocavecreek.com

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Sculptor, world-renowned photographer and installation artist Miguel Edwards believes that art is an incubator and an expression of innovative thinking.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Miguel Edwards, Suzette Hibble and Lonnie McKenzie

In the 1930s, President Franklin Roosevelt was faced with some of the most difficult days in American history. The Great Depression, which began four years before his first term in office, had split the country at the seams. Families and communities were economically devastated in ways never seen before, and desperation and suffering wove dark threads into the fabric of American life. Roosevelt knew that, to architect a solution for one of the worst crises in U.S. history, he would not only need to enlist help from the country’s leaders and intellectuals; he would need to empower writers, photographers and artists to bear witness to the stories. These creatives set out to document the lives of their fellow Americans, and the work they did helped policymakers to understand the importance and urgency of the decisions they were making. Today, we are facing different challenges as individuals, as communities and as a country, but art and ingenuity are no less crucial. Art, it can be argued, is the human thread in an increasingly impersonal world. In fact, like Roosevelt, sculptor, world-renowned photographer and installation artist Miguel Edwards believes that art is far more than a side note. He believes that art is an incubator and an expression of the innovative thinking that has been integral to human expression, and even survival, throughout history. “Inspiration and creativity are the antidote to the current trajectory of our society and environment,” he explains. “There is so much darkness and distraction in our world. I love to create arresting beauty that causes a moment of pause or

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Miguel Edwards' Ascent is a brilliant red steel and cast glass sculpture that rises nearly eight feet in height and stretches three feet wide.

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reflection—taking a moment when we’re not staring at a screen—and asking questions like, ‘What is that?’ or, ‘How does this make me feel?’ “An even loftier goal is that, if I can inspire people beyond asking questions and into being creative in their own lives, I would call that success.”

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For his part, the New Mexico native has created strong roots among the Seattle arts community, encouraging other artists and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations. He served on the board for Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) for just under a decade, and founded and ran an artists’ organization called Scartists. Still, it is Edwards’ art that has given him a distinguished reputation among galleries, collectors and public art enthusiasts. Edwards’ metal and glass sculptures are a study in movement and in transformation. From smaller private pieces to large public displays, he creates works that seem to defy gravity and create the illusion of motion. His work is not only provocative for the viewer; it is also a source of challenge for the artist. “I enjoy pushing my own personal and material boundaries,” he says. “It is the act of creation that defines my work, as much as it is the finished piece.” From a workshop tucked in the ponderosa pines of Bend, Oregon, where he moved two years ago with his wife Corrina Jill, Edwards creates what he refers to as penumbra sculptures. He spends long hours cold rolling steel flat bars into graceful arcs and curves, then welding, grinding, sanding and filing them into often complex forms to be interpreted by the eye of the beholder. “With steel, you can make shapes and forms that defy gravity,” Edwards explains. “You can create curving cantilever forms that look like they stand against our perception of gravity. There’s something conceptually neat about that.” Energy of movement is an important element of Edwards’ work. His sculptures offer an unlikely balance between the unyielding properties of steel and the fluidity of graceful design. “Some of my pieces are, in fact, kinetic, but even in those that are not, I like to convey motion,” he says. “Implied kinetics—that feeling of motion while things are actually standing still—is something I strive.”

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Miguel Edwards' Ascent recently made its Arizona debut at Grace Renee Gallery.

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Much of his most recent work integrates cast and blown glass, LED bulbs and sensors into his colorful steel designs, enhancing the dance between shadows and light. Each element creates a new layer of depth and leaves the indelible signature of an artist willing to push creative boundaries.

ASCENT One of Edwards’ pieces, Ascent, recently made its Arizona debut at Grace Renee Gallery. The brilliant red steel and cast glass sculpture rises nearly eight feet in height and stretches three feet wide, yet it exudes a nearly ethereal sense of grace. Separate elements intertwine symbolically as the entire sculpture seems to float weightlessly on a breeze. Created for the Bellewether Exhibition in Bellevue, Washington where it was positioned in front of City Hall, Ascent has gained a following at exhibitions from Washington to CONTEXT Art Miami, including a twoyear stint with the city of Palm Desert, California, and last summer in Sun Valley, Idaho. It’s one of Edwards’ favorites, and it is also deeply personal. “It’s a piece I love,” he says. “It’s an historical piece for me. It was inspired by a spiritual experience that my wife and I shared. It’s about transcendence, levity of spirit and rising up.”

PERSEUS I AND II In 2010, Edwards created Perseus I, a kinetic sculpture built for the CoCA’s “Heaven and Earth II” temporary sculpture exhibit at Carkeek Park. Soaring over 22 feet tall, Perseus I is wind-powered and kinetic. Solar-powered LEDs shine from red and blue crown-like expansions that top a moving pendulum balanced between a tripod of legs. What makes Perseus I stand out—other than its original design and impressive size—is an unusual added element. Edwards collaborated with Tick Tock, a Pacific Northwest-based aerial troupe, to blur the lines between art and performance. “People really loved Perseus I,” Edwards says. “Four or five years after the piece had been removed, there were still grooves in the lawn from people interacting with my piece of sculpture. It was a favorite for years.” In 2016, Edwards topped that accomplishment with a second ideation of Perseus. “Perseus II was my first big public art piece,” he says. “I started it the year my wife and I got married. It’s three-

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and-a-half stories tall and made from steel, cast glass, blown glass and LEDs. It’s kinetic and interactive, and we had to pass a city ordinance to place it there. Even the installers said it was one of their favorite pieces they’ve worked with.” Perseus II was commissioned by Security Properties, a Seattle-based investment and development firm. It is featured outside of their trendy Janus Apartments building and has become a Seattle landmark. The massive 35-foot-tall sculpture is integrated into the building itself, with one of its tripod legs passing through a metal awning. It is whimsical and memorable, eliciting the kind of curiosity that stokes Edwards’ creative fires. After completing Perseus II, Edwards solidified his place among premier metal sculptors. He began to receive referrals for coveted commissions that challenged his artistic finesse and his problem-solving skills. First, Microsoft came knocking. Then, the CFO of Chihuly Studios pointed to Edwards when Special Olympics needed an expert artist to create their epic cauldron—which he did with his characteristic panache.

INSPIRED ENERGY As Edwards continues to create, he does so with a strong sense of purpose and a never-ending inquisitiveness that is evident in his work. Defining that purpose can be a bit elusive for the artist. “I feel like it's changing all the time,” he explains. “It seems like the second I finish an artist’s statement, it’s obsolete. “When you really get down to the meat and potatoes of it, I just love building beautiful things. It’s exciting to toil away, then take a step back and look at the finished piece and say, ‘Wow, that’s awesome!’ I’ve enjoyed that feeling as photographer and a sculptor my whole life. “The other thing about making beautiful things is that inspiration and creativity are human traits that are more important every day. “Energy cannot be created nor destroyed; it simply changes forms. These bold shapes and implied kinetics are about changing human energy and shifting it toward those places of creativity and inspiration. “With the state of the environment and of humanity right now, I don’t think I will change the world, but if I can move the scale and get people to ask questions, I’ve accomplished something very good.”

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Dr. Jacqueline Carboni Greenfield uses modern tools to concentrate and deliver the body’s natural healing factors, helping her patients recover from injuries

Dr. Jacqueline Carboni Greenfield knows first-hand that good health can come from within. “By using modern tools to concentrate and deliver the body’s natural healing factors, I have seen tremendous results in my patients’ recovery from injuries,” Dr. Jacquie says. Over the span of her 20-year career, Dr. Jacquie has discovered that everything we need to heal injuries and permanently stop pain is already inside of us. At Carefree ReGen Medical, she advocates tailored nutrition with the implantation of one’s own cells — purified and concentrated blood platelets in conjunction with stem cells harvested from bone marrow or fat tissue — into injured areas. “Some of my patients in the Carefree/Cave Creek area who have been avid athletes all their lives are seeing a decline in performance as arthritis and chronic pain from old injuries becomes a daily reality,” Dr. Jacquie says. “These people were often previously unaware that non-surgical options exist that can help them restore function.”

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The success of Dr. Jacquie’s non-surgical treatments would be impossible without her ongoing commitment to find and use the best modalities from both Eastern and Western medicine. “On the one hand, my treatment plans include acupuncture and Chinese herbs, while on the other, I am using advanced ultrasound to guide delivery of stem cells to an injury,” she explains. Sue Chandler fell and broke her arm in 2016. The 82-year-old woman had been experiencing shoulder pain ever since the incident and tried multiple methods of recovery without success. “I had tried everything — CBD, cortisone, physical therapy, cold laser and acupuncture,” Chandler says. “I thought I was headed towards shoulder replacement surgery.” Chandler’s friend then referred her to Dr. Jacquie. She noticed a difference immediately. “Dr. Jacquie gave me a lengthy and thorough exam, spending a lot of time asking me questions and reviewing my medical history,” Chandler says. “She also took the time to answer all of the questions I had about my health and my options for my shoulders.” Dr. Jacquie knew that before she could tell Chandler anything, she needed to get a good look at her injuries. “Using ultrasound as part of the intake for chronic pain patients has allowed me to improve the accuracy and speed of my diagnosis,” Dr. Jacquie says. Chandler adds that when it came time for treatment, Dr. Jacquie thoroughly explained everything related to her procedure — which involved the injection of stem cells and pure concentrated platelets into both of her shoulders. “Since receiving treatment on Nov. 30, 2019, I’m thrilled to say I am doing great,” Chandler says.

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Dr. Jacquie notes that the injection of cells is only one part of the picture when dealing with chronic pain and limited function, though. “Post-treatment with herbs, acupuncture and specific diet and activity is the other side of the coin,” she explains. Chandler confirms that her care did not end with the initial procedure. “Dr. Jacquie actually followed up with physical exams, diet and supplement recommendations as well as rehabilitative exercises,” she says. “I am happy to recommend Dr. Jacquie for regenerative therapies. She really does take care of you.” Jeanellen Carboni can also attest that Dr. Jacquie’s techniques work wonders. Having suffered from hip pain aggravated by long hours driving around and carrying 40-pound boxes of samples as part of her job with MVP Promotions, x-rays revealed that she had severe right-hip osteoarthritis and mild left-hip osteoarthritis. Carboni’s doctor told her that she needed bilateral hip replacements. Instead, she received stem cells and specially processed platelet-rich plasma from Dr. Jacquie. “There was nearly zero pain immediately after the stem cells and PRP injections — and none since,” Carboni says. “Almost three weeks later, there was no more hip pain and new x-rays showed improvement in osteoarthritis severity. I went from severe to moderate.”

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In a 2019–2020 NFL Physician Society Orthobiologics Consensus Statement, Michigan Center for Athletic Medicine and Performance Director Asheesh Bedi cited unprecedented results and enhanced quality of life from the integration of traditional and evidence-based high-tech medicine. “Orthobiologic treatments, such as PRP and stem cells, offer promise for pain relief and potentially improved healing of certain conditions affecting tendons, ligaments and joints,” Bedi stated. “Recognizing that many athletes can gain relief with these generally safe therapies, we aim to use these treatments in the appropriate clinical situations.” Dr. Jacquie holds a number of degrees and is licensed as a medical doctor in the state of Arizona. Her certifications include Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College for Naturopathic Medicine in 1998, Masters of Acupuncture from Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture in 2005, Certification in Advanced Chinese Herbal Medicine from AcuMedic in 2015 and Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2015. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Jacquie enjoys family life with her husband and grandchildren. Carefree ReGen Medical 7301 E. Sundance Trail C-104, Carefree 480-284-5240 drjacquie.us This advertorial brought to you by Carefree ReGen Medical.

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As ephemeral and delicate as a dandelion’s downy fluff or the wings of a dragonfly, artist Baiyang Qiu’s exquisite fine jewelry is a wonder of masterful skill and creativity. “Jewelry is such an interesting art object,” Qiu says. “My jewelry is wearable sculpture. It is art that must be touched and held in the hands. When it is worn, that’s when the art is complete. That’s when my work is done.” Qiu’s jewelry line will make its Arizona debut this month exclusively at Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree. “I met [Grace Renee Gallery owner] Shelly Spence at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, which is the most premium show in the world for fine jewelry,” Qiu says. “She appreciated my strong art background and we both speak the language of artists. My work is very sculptural, so she felt it would fit right in at the gallery.” Born in Jiangsu Province, China, Qiu first came to the United States to attend Savannah College of Art and Design, where she received a Master of Fine Arts. Having also earned a degree in industrial engineering, she excels regardless of which side of her brain she is using. That engineering background is evident in the geometric qualities of many of her pieces and in how she has managed to make the majority of her pieces durable enough for everyday wear — particularly her earrings, rings and necklaces.

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Using 18k gold and platinum wire, artist Baiyang Qiu painstakingly creates earrings, rings, necklaces and brooches, some with gems and some without, but all with a strikingly unique intricacy.

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“I have many, many sketchbooks,” Qiu says. “I draw from many different perspectives. I start with expressional drawing and then go to the engineering part of how to put it together, the thickness of the wire … I make a CAD model on my computer just like a builder would. It helps me make fewer mistakes in my handwork because computer mistakes can be easily adjusted. It’s much more painful to correct during the handwork process.” Using 18k gold and platinum wire, she painstakingly creates earrings, rings, necklaces and brooches, some with gems and some without, but all with a strikingly unique intricacy. It can take an entire week to create a single pair of earrings. Qiu bends and molds wire made from the precious metals. Each tiny length and intersection is formed with different curvatures and welded one at a time. “Some jewelry makers use a soldering process where they introduce other mediums that are melted during soldering,” Qiu says. “My pieces are like paper maché –– the joint is the weak spot of the whole object, so I can’t use another metal for connection. I use highly concentrated heat on the tip of the gold, just hot enough so the metal will fuse together and it will be strong.”

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Ring with One Diamond II

Sapphire Ring with Diamond

Diamond Square Earrings

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Gold Marquise Necklace

INSPIRED BY NATURE Qiu draws design inspiration from many sources, but nature is at the top of that list. “I love nature and plants and spend a lot of time in my yard and with my houseplants,” she explains. A dandelion inspired a particularly spectacular brooch in the tradition of vintage pieces of its kind, but with a modern approach that highlights the intricacy of structure. The response was so clamorous, Qiu created a series of everyday wearables, as if tiny bits of the brooch had scattered in the wind and each became its own piece. Earrings, rings and necklaces with round, rose quartz stones or pearls — often encased in spheres of gold and platinum — represent the bulk of the collection. “The dandelion brooch was the first of my natural inspirations,” Qiu says. “It’s beautiful, but a lot of people don’t have an occasion to wear a piece like that in their everyday life. I expanded the line for those who want to wear their jewelry every day. I call them ‘Seeds.’ I made all the studs and necklaces as the floating seeds of the dandelions. I want things to still fit the scene, but with geometrically abstract shapes.” A trip down her garden walk on a rainy day was the impetus for a stunning pair of earrings, in 18k gold and set with small rubies, that earned her a first-place Vision Award for Professional Design Excellence

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Single Sphere Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Single Sphere Necklace, Platinum - Pt 950

Ruby Ring with Diamond Award-winning Earrings Platinum and Saphire

Square Necklace with Diamond, Gold

Bubbles Brooch

Gold Earrings with Rose Quartz

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from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America in 2015 — one of nearly a dozen she has earned over the years. “I walked into my yard and there was a flower petal lying on the ground with water droplets clinging to the petals,” Qiu recalls. “That kind of beauty is so temporary; it could disappear in a day. I wanted to capture that moment with my skill and materials to become a permanent wearable piece of art. I try to mimic the delicacy of nature, but the jewelry itself can’t be too delicate.” Qiu set about voraciously researching and drawing flower petal forms, followed by creating a 3D version in CAD –– and all of that before she picked up a single jewelers’ tool. She didn’t endeavor to replicate nature exactly, but to recall the idea of it as she determined the curves and connections of the delicate ear baubles.

DESIGN-FOCUSED Qiu chose to use rubies for these particular earrings, but not all of her creations incorporate precious stones. “Some designers start with gems and design from there,” Qiu says. “For me, it’s the design first. Then I ask, ‘Do I need to add a diamond or some other gemstone?’ Maybe not. My work is design-focused and the gem is the icing on the cake. It needs to fit the whole design. When I do use them, I love to use very premium stones because finer stones last longer.”

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Choosing stones is something she recalls doing with her father during her childhood in China. “My family owned a jade business and I grew up watching them carve and produce pieces,” Qiu says. “Precious metal was not allowed, so my father would choose carefully and look for the quality. Sometimes we would go to the mine to see pre-cutting and grinding. I tell my mom that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.” Today, Qiu credits the support of her family, her husband, her patrons and the many mentors with whom she connected during her schooling and early years at juried American Craft Council shows in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

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She shares her own expertise with young jewelry makers who reach out to her. Some say her success looks effortless. However, she reminds them — as she reminds her own children — that every success is the result of hard work and refusal to quit. “My husband and I are both workaholics and we work really hard,” Qiu says. “We are a team. I explain to my kids that if you really like something, you have to try harder. Think twice before you quit. You don’t have to be successful at everything, but try every possibility. Life is short and you have to do something you really love.” biyangjewelry.com

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Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of HDE Agency

There’s just something about a barbecue that puts everyone at ease. Food grilled in the great outdoors, a beer in hand and good tunes are the backdrop for many happy memories. The 11th Annual KNIX BBQ & Beer Festival encompasses the best things in life March 28 at a new, bigger venue — Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park. Country music stars Lee Brice and Craig Morgano will coheadline the event, from which a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Greater Cause Foundation. Landon Evans — owner of HDE Agency, which produces the event — says that the KNIX BBQ & Beer Festival has become a culturally sound event that supports the community in a variety of ways since its inception more than a decade ago. “Building strategic partnerships with iHeart Media, the city of Chandler and many other local businesses has allowed the event to catapult to new heights,” Evans says. “The new location will allow us to spread

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our wings and allow our partners to activate and build experiences that go beyond barbecue.” Those experiences include a Main Lawn concert area with plenty of room for patrons to spread out blankets and set up lawn chairs to hear Brice and Morgan as well as country superstars Locash and Caylee Hammack. Meanwhile, hometown favorites Jim Bachman and the Day Drinkers, Blaine Long, Tommy Price and the Stilettos and Jacob Morris will take the stage at the Live and Local arena. “This is an incredible musical lineup,” Evans says. “We are thrilled to partner with KNIX to bring this star-studded festival to Chandler for one of our largest events of the year.” Meanwhile, 20 signature barbecue pitmasters will light their smokers to feed the masses at the festival, which is known as the largest barbecue event west of Texas and has earned “outstanding event of the year” honors. Your palate does not need to be confined to barbecue, though. Tacos, dessert treats and kid-friendly fare are also on the menu. The “For the Love of BBQ” lounge, VIP tent, Bourbon Street and BBQ Pit Row are the perfect spots to sit down and enjoy a plateful of delicious food as well as a beverage — or two — from more than a dozen cocktail and beer purveyors. The festival even has sports fans covered with its March Madness Zone, where TVs will be broadcasting all of the college hoops games to make sure they don’t miss a moment of the action.

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Evans notes that the KNIX BBQ & Beer Festival is a family-friendly event throughout both the day and the evening, entertaining patrons of all ages with a Family Zone featuring a petting zoo and carnival rides. Flair performers will also be roaming the venue throughout the event. With nationally acclaimed talent and 10 activated zones, the KNIX BBQ & Beer Festival has found a winning formula for family fun. What began 11 years ago as a way to support the viability of Chandler’s downtown district has grown from 6,000 attendees to 40,000 attendees, many of whom are drawn from other states across the country. “Our goal is to build a festival that attracts an audience of all ages with programming and memorable experiences throughout the day,” Evans explains. “With a larger venue, we can turn up the heat and crank up the volume.” chandlerbbq.com

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With 14 television screens plus two big-screen TVs, The Horny Toad assures that you will not miss a single layup, rebound or dunk during March Madness. The downtown Cave Creek fixture, which has been serving up comfort food since 1976, will be broadcasting all of the college hoop action March 1–April 6.

March Madness is not the only reason to celebrate this month, though. The Horny Toad is also going green on Tuesday, March 17 in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Specials include a delicious plate of corned beef and cabbage for $11.99 and a scrumptious bowl of Irish stew for $14.99.

The Horny Toad will offer Mamba 24 as its featured drink special throughout the month. To honor the victims of the Jan. 26 LA-area helicopter crash, the restaurant will donate $2 from each drink purchased to the Mamba Sports Foundation, an organization that is focused on creating a positive impact through sports.

Of course, it would not be St. Patrick’s Day without a selection of Luck of the Irish-themed drink specials. The Horny Toad’s festive lineup for the extra special occasion includes Irish Car Bombs, Black & Tan, Jameson Mule, Nutty Irishman, Wicked Little Leprechaun and Shamrock Sour — each just $6.17. Or show off your Irish pride with a glass of green beer for only $4.

Giving back is important to The Horny Toad. That is why it is a member of Community Partners, which offers coupons through the websites of several nonprofit organizations — including Foothills Food Bank, Cave Creek Museum, Kiwanis Marketplace and Desert Foothills Library. In addition to Mamba 24, there are plenty of other drinks from which to choose, with The Horny Toad’s host of appropriately named specials — including its Off the Rim Margarita, Half Court Press, Slam Dunk, 3-Pointer and Nothin' But Net. If you prefer to watch the games from your own couch, The Horny Toad has you covered with takeout and event catering. Treat your guests to a spread full of snacks such as the Toad’s finger-licking smoked wings, its tasty potato skins and its delectable cream cheese jalapeno poppers.

You do not want to miss a moment of the action or a chance to celebrate with all of your friends and the fabulous food from the oldest restaurant in Cave Creek. Plus, experience some of the best comfort food the Southwest has to offer any day of the week, including award-winning fried chicken, pork ribs and beef brisket cooked over mesquite charcoal with The Horny Toad’s famous homemade barbecue sauce. The Horny Toad serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and features plenty of room for events as well as a pet-friendly patio. Happy hour specials from its full bar are available 2:30–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join the fun and enjoy the food with your friends all month long at The Horny Toad! thehornytoad.com

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Citrus Salad with Marmalade Vinaigrette Winter citrus makes not only a beautiful salad but also a delicious one! The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and its sweetness can be customized to your liking by using more or less orange marmalade. Serves: 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 5-ounce head organic red butter lettuce 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sliced 2 oranges, peeled and sliced 1 Meyer lemon, peeled and sliced 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped Feta cheese (to garnish) Candied walnuts or pecans (to garnish)

Directions: In a small jar with a lid, combine olive oil, champagne vinegar, orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to use. Arrange butter lettuce in a large serving bowl. Place citrus and avocado slices in a pleasing pattern atop the greens and sprinkle with mint. When ready to serve, shake vinaigrette and drizzle over salad. Garnish with crumbled feta and candied nuts.

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Organic red butter lettuce can be found at Sprouts in the packaged greens area.

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Grandma’s Red Meat Sauce My grandma made this meat sauce ever since I was a little girl. It was my absolute favorite — and still is today. Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash or whatever you’d like! Serves: 6

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 26-ounce carton Pomi finely chopped tomatoes 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 cup water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until liquid is evaporated. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and water to the pot. Stir mixture until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered with a splatter screen or lid partially on, for one hour. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

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This sauce freezes very well and is nice to portion into Ziploc bags or freezer containers.

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