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The Agents You Use & Refer
A well-earned North Valley reputation for strong work ethic and valuable networking connections makes Jean Ransdell and Tom Scappaticci the smart choice for your next purchase or sale. The Extra Mile In today’s market, nothing less gets the job done. Whether buying or selling, an experienced real estate agent who is quick to see solutions and not shy about testing limits to pursue your best interests is what you need and what you get with Jean and Tom. Winning Negotiation Style Well-seasoned in the art of negotiation, Jean and Tom are a valuable asset with the diplomacy of an ambassador and the perseverance of a bulldog.
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You want them on your team, and it doesn’t take long to see why! Up-to-Date Laws, finance strategy, tools and resources, market trends and so much more change almost daily in Arizona real estate. Jean and Tom stay on top of current industry information and education and hold numerous certifications such as Associate Broker License, ABR and ePro Certification. Luxury Homes & Lots With 50+ years of combined experience in AZ luxury real estate and hundreds of transactions under their belts, you benefit from this powerhouse team’s in-depth experience in luxury home and luxury lot sales. Land and lots are, especially, a unique sale or buy with very different considerations to be mastered. Tom prides himself in being that expert. Check out www.ArizonaLuxuryRealty.com
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Publisher Shelly Spence
Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Larson Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Michele Celentano Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker
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Mariposa: A Love Story
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Meet THE
Woodrufffamily Writer Barb Evans Jay and Jess Photography
Gabriel & Hannah If you know a family you would like to
Gabriel and Hannah Woodruff started 2014 with a secret, but it didn’t last very long. The young couple was hosting a New Year’s Eve party with about 100 revelers at their home in Cave Creek when, at the stroke of midnight, Gabriel got down on one knee and quietly asked Hannah to marry him. She said yes. Elated, Gabriel couldn’t wait to share the news.
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“I took the microphone from the DJ, thanked everyone for being there and announced we were getting married,” he says, smiling. According to Gabriel, Hannah has always had that effect on him, ever since he met her at a young adult group at Scottsdale Bible Church. “I started noticing her,” he says. “We went on a Lake Havasu trip and I made an extra effort to be everywhere she was. It worked.”
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After an emergency appendectomy laid Hannah up in
wanted to work more with people than projects.
bed, Gabriel kept her company by visiting and texting, then got the courage to ask her out on a date.
“I could still work with my hands and be artistic, but I could be my own boss,” he says.
“He asked me if I would like to go hiking sometime,” says Hannah.
He graduated with honors from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry and went on to
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Their first date was a hike at Spur Cross Ranch,
the University of Michigan to further learn cosmetic
followed by crepes at The Village Coffee Shop. They’ve
and reconstructive dentistry. He opened his practice in
been inseparable ever since.
Scottsdale in 2007.
Raised in Scottsdale, Gabriel is a successful dentist
To escape the hectic Scottsdale lifestyle, Gabriel
with his own practice, Woodruff Dental, and has a keen
purchased a home on Black Mountain in 2010.
interest in architecture and design. Originally thinking of
True to his architectural interests, the home is a
becoming an architect, he chose dentistry because he
distinctively modern abode complete with brushed
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concrete floors and expansive windows overlooking the Valley. “It has a copper roof so, when it rains, you can hear it throughout the house,” he says. “We can also watch the hot air balloons out our living room window.” Hannah, who is originally from Bakersfield, California, came to Arizona as an elementary and special education teaching student at Northern Arizona University. After graduating, she moved to the Valley for a teaching job in Avondale and joined the young adult group at Scottsdale Bible as a way to meet new people and become part of the community. She currently works with children with autism and their families, and is studying for her master’s degree in behavior and autism at Arizona State University. “I taught for a couple of years, but didn’t like the classroom environment,” she says. “But I loved working with children with autism and I realized that their behavior was impeding their ability to learn. I saw families struggle with knowing how to handle their child and that made me want to get into their homes and work with them. They just learn differently.” An avid swimmer since high school,
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The couple wed last May with a ceremony at Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, a noted architectural landmark designed by William Wesley Peters, an apprentice and protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. The service was followed by a reception held at another Wrightinfluenced structure, the Arizona Biltmore. According to the newlyweds, it was a beautiful day that perfectly blended their love for family, faith and good design. In their spare time, the Woodruffs volunteer and participate with several organizations. Gabriel is treasurer for the Central Arizona Dental Association and was just inducted into the International College of Dentists. Hannah volunteers with Choices Pregnancy Center in Phoenix. When they’re not working, they decorate their home with midcentury finds and seek inspiration from Modern Phoenix home tours. They also like to get out into the neighborhood to enjoy all that the Cave Creek area has to offer. “We hike a lot at Spur Cross Ranch and Black Mountain,” says Hannah. “We also like to go to all the great restaurants, design stores and antique shops in town. I enjoy the small town feel of Cave Creek, but it’s not like you’re in the middle of nowhere.” “Even though I grew up in Arizona, I really appreciate the desert and I like the rustic, yet refined nature of this area,” adds Gabriel. “It feels like we’re on vacation when we come home.”
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Preston’s Steakhouse Opens in North Scottsdale Preston’s Steakhouse, the latest offering from visionary Chef Charles Schwerd, is now open at the Citadel, 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. The contemporary steakhouse offers an upscale yet unpretentious, local-centric experience at a more affordable price with a menu focusing on traditional steakhouse classics mixed with innovative chef surprises. A variety of handcrafted bottle beers, classic and signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list ensure the perfect accompaniment to every meal. Dining reservations are
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June 1-July 31 Topgolf Summer Academy Kids ages 6 to 12 can learn about all the components that make up the great game of golf in this
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June 6 Bob Boze Bell Book Signing The 2015 Summer Reading Program kicks off with this wellknown Arizona artist, author and editor of True West magazine as he shares his story and book, “The 66 Kid; Raised on the Mother Road: Growing Up on Route 66, the World’s Most Famous TwoLane Blacktop.” 2 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., 480-312-7323, scottsdalelibrary.org. June 2015
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June 6 Ice Cream Social Run Take the family on a running tour of North Scottsdale guided by
two-day lineup of well-
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ice cream treat provided by BibRave and Run Eat Tweet AZ. 8 a.m., Fleet Feet Sports, 18261 N. Pima Rd., 480-907-6699, fleetfeetscottsdale.com.
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MIM Concert: Steve Smith and Vital Information-NYC Edition
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Steve Smith, the former drummer from Journey and one of Modern
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Drummer magazine’s “top 25 drummers of all time” brings the NYC version of his celebrated jazz fusion band to the MIM Music Theater. 7 p.m. $32.50-$42.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.
June 16 Arizona Authors’ Showcase Four local authors discuss their works, including Harold Collins, “A
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Widower’s Journey in Faith, Love And Good Humor”;
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June 25 Business Breakfast Community business leaders have an opportunity to connect face-to-face and grow their professional network with this monthly breakfast hosted by Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. 8-9:30 a.m. Members, $7; nonmembers, $10. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-3381, carefreecavecreek.org.
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newly refurbished baseball
center. Awardees may help
field May 2 that includes
select criteria for awarding
a scoreboard donated by
the scholarship based on
Kiwanis Club of Carefree
MCCF guidelines. For more
Benefit Foundation. The
information, visit mcccdf.org.
new scoreboard, valued at $7,000, was installed 30 feet closer to the field, replacing one that required frequent maintenance and was difficult to see during games. Renovation and replacement of the
Magic Bird Announces 2015/2016 Carefree Arizona Festival Schedule Magic Bird Festivals recently announced its list of Carefree arts and crafts festivals for 2015/16, including the 8th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival (Dec. 11, 12, and 13), the 5th Annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art (Feb. 11, 12, 13, and 14), and the 3rd Annual Carefree Days (April 8, 9, and 10). Each weekend-long festival takes place at Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., and includes a variety of hand-
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June 25-27 Scorpius Dance Theatre Presents “Rock” Audiences will be taken back in time with this high-impact show that pays tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll from the ’60s to the early ’80s by exploring the stories behind the music through dance, aerial arts and two short films. Check website for show times. $25+. Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., 602-254-2151,
infield began in January, and also includes new turf, dirt and irrigation. All work and materials were donated by Jeff Reuter and his company, Sonoran Landesign.
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Sonoran Arts League Hosts Grand Canyon State Games Art Contest
selected local, regional and prestigious fine arts and crafts exhibitors, as well as live music and
The Sonoran Arts League
dance performances at the
is partnering with Grand
site’s open air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. For more information, including a complete list of upcoming events, call 480-488-2014 or visit magicbirdfestivals.com.
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Kiwanis Club of Carefree Donates Scoreboard for Refurbished Field
its nationwide art contest open to all ages. The contest promotes creativity through art as an effective
The Cactus Foothills North
method for artists to
Little League unveiled a
express their dreams and
ideas for a successful life and a better community. Scholarships will be awarded into the Foothills Art Academy, courtesy of the Sonoran Arts League Youth Art & Education Committee’s visual arts scholarship programs. Winning artwork will be on exhibit at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art, 34250 N. 60th St., from June through August, and the league will host an awards presentation and reception at the gallery June 13. For more information, visit sonoranartsleague.org.
CCUSD Offers Summer Youth Programs in Visual and Performing Arts Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) is offering three youth visual and performing arts programs this summer: Foothills Art Academy, a collaboration with the Sonoran Arts League, offers hands-on courses in drawing, book-binding techniques, digital photography, ceramics, metal embossing and sculpture; the C. Nicholas Johnson Physical Theatre Residency places emphasis on theatrical movement rather than dialogue, bridging dance and theater as one cohesive form of performing art; and the Fine Arts Center Stagecraft Workshop is for students who are interested in the backstage business of the performance world. For more information about these and other programs, call CCUSD’s Education and Community Services department at 480-575-2440 or visit ccusd93.org.
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Three Area Hospitals Honored with Stroke Care Quality Achievement Award
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Arizona Musicfest Selects 2015 Scholarship Winner Arizona Musicfest selected Ryanne McLaren, a senior from Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, as the 2015 Arizona Musicfest scholarship winner. The $2,500 award will support the young pianist’s studies at Biola University Conservatory of Music in La Mirada, California, where she has been accepted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in performance in piano and organ. She will begin her studies at Biola in the fall of 2015. As a scholarship recipient, she is eligible to receive annual renewals for the Arizona Musicfest Scholarship with the potential to receive $10,000 during her college career. In addition to Ryanne, Arizona Musicfest also awarded renewal scholarships to the following past recipients: Anna Han, 2014/15; Dana Brink, 2013/14; Jeanelle Brierley, 2012/13; and Evan Pensis, 2012/13. For more information, visit arizonamusicfest.org.
Deadline Approaching for Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Directory
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Renowned Chef Lisa Dahl Opens Mariposa in Sedona Executive chef, restaurateur and author Lisa Dahl will open her fourth Sedona restaurant, Mariposa Latin Inspired Kitchen Steak & Seafood Grill, this summer. Located on a bluff overlooking the area’s world-famous red rocks, the restaurant will offer South American cuisine inspired by Dahl’s visits to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The restaurant also represents Dahl’s first foray away from the Italian cuisine served at her three other restaurants, Dahl and Di Luca, Cucina Rustica and Pisa Lisa. For more information, visit mariposasedona.com.
Delta Dental Golf Tourney Breaks Record at Grayhawk The 10th Annual Delta Dental Golf 4 Smiles presented by Carrington College, held at Grayhawk Golf Club May 8, raised more than $100,000 for the Delta Dental Foundation. The record-breaking tournament featured interactive holes with free blood pressure checks, chair and table massages, courtesy of Carrington College medical students, as well as the opportunity to “beat the pro,” a lux silent auction and Suns dancers. Since its inception, the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has provided more than $7 million in community grants to oral health promotion and dental disease prevention programs in Arizona.
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Father’s Day is approaching quickly, and let’s face it, dads aren’t always easy to shop for. To make things a little easier on you, we picked out a few classics with a modern twist. Cheers to you dads and dudes!
Get a shave, haircut, skin products and a real testosterone boost in a barber shop setting unlike any other. The Manor, DC Ranch Marketplace, 480-636-8911, themanoraz.com.
Look no further - we found his new favorite shirt, and one that you’ll love, too. Stylish Mizzen + Main shirts are low maintenance, moisture wicking and perfect for the Arizona heat. Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe, Market Street at DC Ranch, 480-664-4568, scottsdalemensshoppe.com.
No matter his size or style, get him fitted for a new handmade hat in the coolest hat shop you’ve ever seen. Watson’s Hat Shop, Las Tiendas in Cave Creek, 602-419-6436, watsonshatshop.com.
Kick back and relax. No man cave is complete without a leather chair like this comfy Wayne Latitudes Recliner. Fiesta Furnishings, 480-951-3239, fiestafurnishings.com.
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Classic pens, pocket knives and money clips are back in style. In fact, they never left. Find this William Henry set and just about anything else a guy could want at Penchetta Pen & Knife, Scottsdale Promenade, 480-575-0729, penchetta.com.
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Kick off your socks, it’s summertime! These cool Sebago driving moccasins have your road trips & backyard trips to the beer cooler covered. Suburban Sole Man, Market Street at DC Ranch, 480-563-7487.
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A wallet can make or break a guy. And locally made bison wallets like this one, can bring out the cool in any man. Lost Soul, Sunset at Pinnacle Peak, 480-515-3631, lostsoulaz.com.
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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Gabe Mikesell
A great place to enjoy this summer, or any other time
meant to represent the American West and include old
for that matter, is the newly opened Western Spirit:
and new materials with some selected to age over time.
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, located in the city’s historic arts district. The $11.4 million museum features
“It is a beautiful facility, new and fresh, with exhibits set
stunning rotating exhibitions of Western art, cultural
up extremely well,” said Jan Patton, museum docent.
treasures and historic artifacts on loan from some of
Anthem residents Jan and husband Jim signed up to
the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. Enlivening
become docents when the museum opened, having also
the experience are interactive exhibits, multi-media
been docents at the Heard Museum for the past nine
productions, and an ongoing schedule of fun, educational
years. They are part of the team that provides three
programs and public events.
different one-hour docent tours, available each Tuesday through Friday.
The museum opened in January 2015 to rave reviews. “People are awestruck when they visit,” said Michael
“The museum is a much needed addition to the area,
Fox, museum director. “They are surprised by the unique
the state, and all things Western,” said Jan. “Visitors have
Western architecture of the building, the vastness of
told us that it was the highlight of their trip to Arizona.”
the collection, and the emphasis on storytelling in the exhibits.”
The spectacular building and the exhibits transport visitors to another place and time. Interactive activities as
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The exquisite new 43,000-square-foot, two-story main
well as multi-media kiosks strategically located throughout
building, designed by the architectural firm Studio MA, is
the galleries engage the interest of children and adults
located at the site of the historic Loloma Transit Station,
alike, providing insights into the art and artifacts on
which was designed by noted architect Vito Acconci.
exhibit, as well as topics such as Western geography,
Building materials, many indigenous to the area, are
history, flora and fauna.
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Some of the current highlights include: Inspirational Journey: The Story of Lewis and Clark Featuring the Artwork of Charles Fritz (Through May 31, 2016) Contemporary painter Charles Fritz chronicled the historic early 19th century expedition of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in a dynamic series of 100 paintings accompanied by complimentary sculptural bronzes by artists including Barry Eisenach, Richard Greeves and Harry Jackson. Interactive audio/ video kiosks feature commentary by Fritz on his work. The A.P. Hays Spirit of the West Collection (Ongoing Exhibition) A selection of saddles, spurs, and other quintessentially Western items from the collection of Scottsdale gallerist Abe Hays. Highlights include a John Wayne business card signed by the iconic actor; a Colt 1977 double action revolver with an ivory grip; and vintage tooled leather holsters from the Albert Furstnow Company (1890-1900) and the F. Ronstadt Company (circa 1910), whose founder was the grandfather of singer Linda Ronstadt. Other treasures include a David E. Walker leather saddle circa 1880 and a selection of Texas Ranger badges from the 1890s. Several exhibitions will run only until September 30, including majestic sculptures in bronze by John Coleman with Erik Petersen; fine art of the American West by renowned artists; and the artwork and books that illuminate the life and work of the prolific Western American writer and painter, Will James. Ongoing exhibitions of more than 80 paintings provide a visual treasure of the epic story of America’s West in the 19th and 20th centuries. There are also goldtone photographs by Edward S. Curtis, Pueblo pottery, Navajo chiefs’ blankets, and objects associated with the legendary man of the West, Kit Carson. Rounding out the exhibition are monumental bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. In addition, there is an exhibit of celebrated contemporary Western American artists.
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Coming in November is the 50th anniversary exhibition of Cowboy Artists of America, a retrospective exhibition featuring one piece of art by every artist who has ever been a member of the organization. In addition to these exhibitions and galleries, the museum also features the beautiful outdoor sculpture courtyard, with an ever-changing array of sculptural exhibits. The 135-seat theater/auditorium hosts performances, special programs, events and an ongoing film production highlighting the story of the West. In April, the theater hosted a special event featuring Johnny Western who, among other things, wrote the theme song “Ballad of Paladin” for the Western series “Have Gun, Will Travel.” At the event, the iconic musician, actor and radio show host was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Serving as a center for the community, the auditorium was recently used for a job fair and business meetings; plans are in place to use it for wedding receptions. The museum is a terrific summer outing for the entire family. “Representing all 19 Western states, it is a great way to visit the American West without traveling,” said Fox. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org Adults: $13, Seniors (65+) and Active Military: $11, Students (with ID) and Children (6-17 years): $8, Members and Children 5 and under: Free
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Inside the sanctuary of Papago Park, rust-colored sandstone monuments tower weathered and worn over a saguaro-studded moonscape. Ponds lined with palm trees and neat swaths of golf course green from form oases in the parched desert, and the sun illuminates a white pyramid standing alone atop a towering hillside. Erected out of grief by Arizona’s first governor, George Wiley Paul Hunt, to entomb the body of his wife, it is where he, too, is now enshrined. Follow the paved path through this most unlikely corner of Phoenix, and another fantastic anomaly awaits. An array of birds, their melodies a medley of musical accord, accompanies the gentle rhythm of the hooves of giraffes and Grant’s gazelles as they saunter across a rolling savanna. Smiling meerkats stand erect, their masked eyes curious as they dart to and fro foraging for food. A rare white rhino stands motionless in the shade like a giant weather-worn boulder perched atop thick stumps. In all, more than 1,400 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish call this haven, the Phoenix Zoo, “home,” including about 30 whose wild relatives are disappearing from the earth’s environs. It is a massive effort of conservation and advocacy, and at the helm is Carefree’s own Bert Castro. At first glance, Castro could be mistaken for a wayward dad wandering among the strollers in air thick with the scent of sunscreen and the gleeful shouts of toddlers and schoolchildren. Wearing jeans and a button-down denim shirt, sleeves rolled to the elbows, his warm smile is his most notable trait. In spite of his authority, Castro is a rare mix of humbleness and savvy. He starts each day with a cup of joe at Janey’s in Cave Creek, mingling with a few morning regulars before heading south to run Arizona’s second most popular attraction. The self-described “quiet guy in the room” has spent the last seven years working tirelessly behind the scenes gradually shifting the paradigm of the zoo’s mission to be more conservation-conscious and foundationally strong. Up for the Challenge It’s been a tall order, even for this 30-year zoo veteran. When he first walked through the entrance of the Phoenix Zoo February 1, 2008, the June 2015
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country was on an economic high. Companies and individuals were thriving and had plenty to give to non-profit organizations like the zoo. Still, there were issues that needed to be addressed: the fire marshal had issued a moratorium on new exhibits because the zoo’s water lines were not up to code; several habitats and features were outdated and insufficient; and administrative and educational facilities were overcrowded and inadequate. In October 2008, Castro launched an aggressive capital campaign called “A World-Class Zoo for a World-Class City.” The goal was to raises $20 million in donations to renew and reinvigorate the zoo. It seemed reasonable for a facility located in one of the most rapidly growing cities in the country. But days later, the stock market tanked and the bottom dropped out of an economy that proved too good to be true. In response, Castro and the zoo’s board of directors dug in their heels and forged their way forward. Although it took twice as long as anticipated, they managed to not only raise the $20 million for which they initially set their sights, they exceeded their goal by $3.5 million. It was an accomplishment that earned applause from not only the zoological community, but also from those who fully understood the challenges of squeezing proverbial blood from turnips during a worldwide financial crisis. It also earned Castro and the zoo a Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s distinguished IMPACT Award for Response to
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Oklahoma with his family and little more than the clothes on their backs as a toddler during the Cuban Revolution. His parents worked hard and passed their grit and tenacity on to their son. When Castro was seven years old, he attended a birthday party for a classmate held at the Tulsa Zoo. He was enthralled. The highlight of the day: A short ride on one of the zoo’s elephants. (“Things were different
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Castro’s zoo career, beginning as a volunteer at the
professional guidance and assistance to zoos in
Tulsa Zoo, has been firmly rooted in his sincere love
Central and South America, and has been active
for animals. He has built his legacy and reputation at
in several global conservation efforts, including the
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium, Zoo
conservation and reintroduction of large carnivores in
Atlanta, the Audubon Zoological Park in New Orleans
Zimbabwe and Andean condors in Argentina.
and the Tulsa Zoo. Prior to coming to Phoenix, from 2001 to 2008, he served as executive director
“As my career has progressed, I have moved farther
and CEO of the Oklahoma City Zoological Park and
and farther away from what drew me to zoos to begin
Botanical Garden.
with – the animals,” he said. “My role has shifted to fundraising and relationship-building, and I’ve found
He has also served as a board member of the
that I really enjoy working with people, and a lot of
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the
my strengths lie in that area.”
Giant Panda Conservation Fund; as chairman of the AZA’s Wildlife Conservation and Management
Those strengths are evident as Castro casually strolls
Committee; on AZA’s Diversity Committee; and on
through the exhibits. Several staff members greet him
AZA’s Ethics Committee.
cheerily, and there is nothing contrived when he asks them how they are doing. He points out the new $1
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He is a past chairman of the Zoo Conservation
million Komodo dragon exhibit, the new $2 million
Outreach Group, a non-profit organization that gives
tiger habitat where a rare Sumatran tiger is soon to
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be added, and a special favorite, the orangutan exhibit, “Orang-hutan,” which cost about $4 million
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True to the zoo’s commitment to conservation, each habitat has been developed with the holistic needs of the animals in mind. It’s a relatively new approach for zoos all around, and Phoenix appears to be doing it well. “We’ve been able to learn a lot from animals in our care,” Castro explained. “Through the years, there has been a lot we’ve come to know about their natural behaviors and social structures. We realize now that we not only need to focus on the physical aspects, but also the psychological aspects. We’ve come a long way.” Other capital improvements at the zoo include
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danced about in sync with the production. Every addition and upgrade has received careful consideration. Never one to volunteer for the spotlight (although he does when needed), Castro is quick to credit others. “I am surrounded by really great people,” he explained. “I get a lot of pats on the back for success with this capital campaign, but it has really taken a lot of
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group of volunteers, a dedicated staff. I am humbled to be part of the bigger picture.” He is also gives credit to his wife, Janice, who, like him, is passionate about wildlife. She holds a master’s degree in wildlife management, so she understands his sense of purpose. “She’s made tremendous sacrifices so I could pursue my career,” Castro explained. “There have been many personal sacrifices from my family to allow me to get to where I’m at. I am so appreciative to have such a loving family.” One might think that, out of all of the exhibits, Castro would favor the most popular and dynamic of them. Instead, it’s one of the most simple that makes him smile most. In a quiet corner, where pavement meanders through a wooded pathway, a small hut, much like what would be found in the Andes of Peru, stands quietly, free of crowds and often overlooked. Once a utility shack, Castro was a bit enamored with its simplicity, and something about it drew him in. After examining it, he put some thought into what other uses it could have, and it is now home to a small collection of owls. Ordinary and unpretentious, the owl exhibit exemplifies Castro himself. In spite of – or perhaps because of – the zoo’s enormous mission toward education, advocacy, preservation and conservation, it is often the small details that count the most. “We’ve been able to do some really good work and have helped some species that have been in dreadful situations in the world,” he said, his elbows resting casually on a table in the new administrative center he helped to make happen. He appears comfortable and relaxed, but it is clear that, behind his glasses, there are many thoughts going through his mind. “We want to educate people about what happens in the world to wild places. There is a very serious side to what we do. “We still have a lot of work to do.” June 2015
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When Kurt and Kim Seger set out to purchase a new home three years ago, two tall items were on their wish list: a stable for their daughter’s horse, and a full-sized guest house for Kim’s aging parents.
“I really admire how well my wife takes care of her parents,” says Kurt. “So it was important that we found a property where they could live with us.” With a stable on a 2.5-acre plot, plus endless public horse trails nearby, and an 1,800-square-foot guest house for Mom and Dad, the Segers found a North Scottsdale residence that exceeded their expectations – and begged for more. Industrious and inspired, Kurt spent the next three years transforming the home into a true escape from city life and a unique step back in time. My tour of the home begins in their backyard, which is perhaps typical with its pool, grass, loungers, cats, and dogs; except the Seger yard also includes the peering noses of five curious, beautiful animals through the backyard fence: Honey, a white miniature horse, Jellybean a brown pony, Zoro, a black Missouri fox trotter, and Tina and Louise, a pair of recently sheared alpacas. “Animals love you unconditionally,” says Kurt. “They’re good for the soul.” A well-stocked chicken coop sits on the side of the backyard, and busy munching on the backyard grass is Daisy, a black teacup pig. “… although she has outgrown the teacup stage and is more like a keg,” jokes Kurt. The time warp really begins as we walk over a
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footbridge that leads to an area setting a new standard in man caves – a miniature Tombstoneesque Old West saloon. Measuring construction plans with his feet, Kurt designed the saloon himself and had it built from 130-year-old barn wood, with hand-hewn beam ax marks, from Corunna, Michigan. The partially outdoor saloon structure features a fully functioning 18-foot-long, 8-stool, 110-year-old antique bar with an eclectic set of regulars, including family, friends, neighbors, teenagers, horses, and a permanent fixture, mannequin Josey Wales. “I love sitting out here with the nature and the animals,” says Kurt. Antique 11-inch-tall silver-backed mirrors sit above the saloon bar. Authentic melt marks give them a look that present day do-it-yourselfers try to emulate and reveal exposure to fire – a peek into one of many incidents that the saloon bar likely witnessed during its 90 years of service. “This is an escape, a great place to fill back up before you head into the fray,” adds Kurt. The saloon and surrounding area are decorated with a museum load of other interesting antiques: a giant saw blade transformed into a table, an axe blade sharpener, a tobacco cutter, a safe from the 1850s, an outhouse, train tracks, and a Wurlitzer jukebox courtesy of their neighbor, just to name a few. Barrett-Jackson wins are also displayed throughout the Old West setting. There is a stagecoach wagon from the 1870s, a doctor’s buggy from the late 1800s, and a ’52 Dodge Power Army Wagon, one of 15 prototypes that were not purchased by the Army. In the garage I also find three more antiques: a ’57 Porsche Speedster, a ’52 Plymouth
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Cranbrook, and a bright red ’36 Ford pickup truck. The saloon sits next to a bunkhouse made from the same barn wood; both structures open up to north-facing porches overlooking a windmill built in the 1940s that Kurt shipped from Kansas. They also have views of a national landmark: the last original MailPouch Tobacco sign painted by Harley Warrick, who is credited for painting approximately 25,000 of these signs throughout his lifetime. It is among 1,000 that remain from the 40,000plus Midwestern barn signs painted during a 100-year period. This sign was transported from a Kentucky barn and is hand-signed by the artist. As the house hub and hangout spot, the family decided the saloon deserved an official name: the Big S Saloon. Naturally, the Seger residence then became the Big S Ranch. For Kurt, Big S Ranch and Saloon is an adventure that’s replacing golf and country club life with animal tending and collecting vintage Western antiques. It yields a venue where three generations enjoy one home. Simply put, Kurt says, “We love it out here.”
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Paul Markow
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There are many among us who walk through life looking
caring for her child. Sturdy stone, roughly hewn beams,
down at the pavement as they travel their paths,
and individually aged, hand-riveted metal panels stand
content with the knowledge that it is there, firm beneath
strong against a backdrop of majestic red rocks.
their feet. Their roads are wide and well trodden, and they live safely and securely, smiling at their
Two acres of carefully laid pavers are an understated
assuredness.
yet elegant work of art on their own, and a splash of green lawn with telescopes for viewing the magnificent
Beyond these superhighways of life are smaller roads,
Sedona night sky extends like an oasis past large
then wild pathways that lead through thickets of
outdoor patio areas. Herb boxes filled with esculent
brambles and scattered, gnarled roots. Those who
art, a fire pit surrounded by river rock cultivated from
choose to follow these life paths often forge their own
the nearby earth, and reflecting pools of water offer a
way, risking it all for the chance of finding something so
balance of elements as gentle breezes meander through
special and fulfilling that the challenges and struggles
the open air.
are worth the prize. Passing through the tremendous 800-pound door For Sedona Chef Lisa Dahl, the path has been full
handcrafted from stones hand-picked from Africa and
of hills to climb and rivers to cross, but she has not
South America and polished to illuminating perfection,
walked it alone. Look closely at her footprints as they
an inner world is revealed. Like stepping into the depths
lead through the forest and there is a nearly invisible
of a twin soul, this 6,000-square-foot sanctuary reflects
pair just in front of her, holding her hand and guiding
both masculine and feminine energy. Elements of earth,
her way.
water, and fire texture floors, walls and surfaces of sleek yet exquisite kitchen and dining areas.
Many Valley residents know Dahl from her awardwinning, innovative Sedona restaurants: Dahl and
Photographs taken in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile
DiLuca Ristorante Italiano, Cucina Rustica, and Pisa
– the culinary and visual inspirations for the concept –
Lisa Pizzeria Autentico. Her success story is not one of
and intriguing and impressive video elements bring all
chance, however. It has been shaped by the flames of
who enter into an almost surreal other world. Twenty-
passion and drive sparked by hot ashes of a tragedy
three-foot high windows frame fiery red mountain views
that scorched and seared the life she once thought she
unrivaled by human creation.
would live. And the chef d’oeuvre: Butterflies. Present but not cliché, To understand, it is best to start at her latest creation,
monarchs spread their wings in symbols of life and
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transformation – which is really what it is all about.
High on a hill in Sedona sits a phenomenal monument
“Mariposa,” meaning “butterfly” in Spanish, is Dahl’s
built with the care and love of a nurturing mother
newest and perhaps most passion-driven restaurant, and
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Top: Grilled Lamb Chops Bottom left: Ahi Tuna/Avocado Stack Bottom right: Pampa Caprese Right: Justin and Lisa
is set to open in early summer. It features Dahl’s signature creativity and a menu nothing short of phenomenal – this time with a South American twist. But above all, it is a tribute to her son, Justin Jones. Dahl’s journey to Sedona and her success have not been by accident. In early 1994, she and her son, who was 23 years old, were living in San Francisco. The two were a team; they shared a love of music, dancing, and cooking and talked of one day opening a restaurant together. Then, on Palm Sunday 1994, Justin borrowed his mother’s bike and went for a ride. He spotted a man stealing a backpack from a man with a cane and chased him down. When he caught up with the thief, he was stabbed. In a single moment, with a single choice from his killer, Justin’s life ended. In many ways, Lisa’s did, too. She came to Sedona to heal. As so many have found, the calm of juniper-studded pathways and towering red rocks nurtured her soul.
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As Oak Creek rose then fell again as its mighty temper waxed and waned, the wounds in her life began to form scars – never becoming what they had been before, but evolving into something stronger and more meaningful. Through her process of healing, she created. She cooked, she conceived, she collaborated, and she built. From her fortitude, Dahl and DiLuca Ristorante Italiano was born. Glamorous but warm, this first foray into the restaurant industry is where Dahl began to make a name for herself and her fine Italian dining. Next came Cucina Rustica in nearby Village of Oak Creek. While Dahl and DiLuca radiates a refined, more formal personality (much like an oldest child), Cucina Rustica is its comfortable younger brother. Still, the menu of “Mediterranean soul food” exudes perfection, and the layering of flavors and textures is not compromised in the relative
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Top: Ruby Red Shrimp Ceviche Bottom: Grilled Halibut with Patagonia Potatoes
gently pinch her and smile, saying, “I want a little piece of Lisa.” Completely different from its older brothers, Pisa Lisa is more like the funloving little sister of the three restaurants. But Mariposa – Mariposa is the masterpiece. It has been no small feat to find artists and craftsmen (and women) to trust to share her vision. It has also not been simple to complete all the processes of this colossal labor of love. It is now in its final stages, however, and with dinnerware carefully chosen and an expert staff waiting to serve the first customers, Mariposa is very near completion. There is no doubt Mariposa will be the opus of this part of her life’s journey – not only because of its outstanding location, unprecedented menu, and museum-like artistic elements. Through the walls and from within the gently lit ambiance is the sense that this place has been nurtured with a healing love. Some may say it is Lisa’s vision that she has carried out with intention and great care. She believes in something more. Behind her work, a love has continued to grow, and in quiet moments, she sits with the mountains and sky and listens. Like a whisper, she hears a gentle voice that guides and soothes her. Because love never dies, even when those we love leave this realm, and they often walk our paths with us, wherever they may lead. mariposasedona.com June 2015
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Writer Nigel Spence John Ashworth’s portrait by Jordan Philips All other photos by Geoffrey Cunningham
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“Golf is a science, the study of a lifetime, in which
Creed and a trusted keeper of the game. From setting
you may exhaust yourself, but never your subject. It
the standard in golf attire with his own signature
is a contest, a duel, or a melee, calling for courage,
brand, to developing a new, sophisticated golf wear
skill, strategy and self-control. It is a test of temper,
company, to resurrecting an historic San Diego course,
a trial of honor, a revealer of character. It affords
Ashworth has made golf his lifetime study and passion
the chance to play the man and act the gentleman. It
and exemplifies the true spirit of Forgan’s words.
means going into God’s out-of-doors, getting close to nature, fresh air, exercise, a sweeping away of mental
Raised in San Diego, a young Ashworth was introduced
cobwebs, genuine recreation of tired tissues.”
to the game by his parents, in an atypical way.
The game of golf has evolved tremendously since
“My mom tried to get us all to go to Sunday school
David Forgan first spoke these words, a part of what
together. And I just hated it,” Ashworth recalls with
he authored as the Golfer’s Creed, in 1899. As the
smile. After much complaining, his mother gave him
son of a master golf club manufacturer hailing from
a choice: it was either Sunday school with his family
St. Andrews, Scotland, Forgan traveled to Canada and
or caddie for his father. The choice was easy for the
then the United States, watching the game grow every
free-spirited youngster.
step of the way. But as quickly as it grew, not even Forgan could have envisioned the game today.
At 7:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, John would caddie for his father, who had a regular foursome at the San
Technological advancements in every aspect have
Luis Rey Downs Municipal golf course. It was not long
changed the game; it could be argued for better or
before John was enamored with the game.
for worse. The riding mower, horticultural practices and automated sprinkler systems changed the surface
“I loved everything about it. My senses were on
upon which the game is played. Progress in club
overload, surrounded by the colors and textures of a
manufacturing has advanced to allow the ball to fly
golf course void of houses. It was like being in this
further, straighter and faster than ever before, leading
never-ending park with an acoustic audio track of
to courses needing to be designed longer with more
random silence and quiet conversations of grown men
hazards to increase difficulty.
interrupted by the crack of persimmon woods and metal spikes on occasional concrete. Little did I know
Perhaps never has the game seen greater disparity
that I was signing up for a lifetime of adventure in
between the best and beginning golfer. Perhaps that
and around the game of golf.”
disparity is part of the reason that participation is going the way of leather carry bags, sub four-hour
When it came to playing, John was a natural. He rose
rounds and wound golf balls.
quickly through junior ranks then high school golf, and attended the University of Arizona, where he completed
In spite of, and perhaps because of evolution of the
a bachelor of science degree in agronomy while also
game, John Ashworth is a bastion of the Golfer’s
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about golf that John had not worked out, it was his college uniform, which he describes as “silly looking polyester clothes that I couldn’t stand but was forced to wear.” After a short stint as an assistant golf course superintendent and a year on tour caddying for friend Mark Weibe, John found himself working in a sporting goods store. One of his responsibilities was to purchase merchandise for the golf department. He was once again faced with the fact that the selection ranged from bad to terrible. When the sporting store closed down, he and friend Jerry Montiel decided to do something to make golf apparel cool. Founded in 1987, Ashworth Inc. would become a rags-to-riches story that saw it reach the pinnacle of the golf apparel world within a decade of its inception. But like so many companies that grow so quickly, external pressures led to philosophical differences; the young man from San Diego whose famed Golfman logo was on the chests of major champions and golfers worldwide walked away from the company that bore his name. John would visit the links land of Scotland on an extended sojourn, drawing inspiration from the rugged land where bunkers are naturally swept out of sand dunes and paddocks. Golf carts don’t exist and golf courses are just naturally there, not contrived or manicured. Golfers are a part of the scene, not necessarily the main attraction. The wind off the North Sea is a stark reminder of who built the courses and icy waves that crash into craggy outcrops provide an ocean spray where only the toughest of gorse and heather survive. Juxtapose this against the sun-drenched coast of Southern California where surfers ride waves watched by hundreds of people who have escaped the heat of the day with a trip to the beach. Somewhere between these two environments lies the heart of Ashworth’s new company, Linksoul. Started in 2011, Linksoul is “more of a philosophy than a brand.” In short, it is the collective life’s work of a group of people who believe in making things with their hands, with the people they love, for the good of their families and surroundings. They come from a long line of golfers, craftsmen and artists who see it as their mission to reconnect people to the soul of the game. Operating out of the Linksoul Lab, a 5,000-square-foot refurbished furniture store in Oceanside, California, you will find Ashworth, his longtime friend and designer Rebecca Bray and Ashworth’s nephew, acclaimed artist Geoff Cunningham, moving the Linksoul line forward. The open workspace is laced with persimmon woods and leather golf bags and acts as a storefront, design center, and art gallery. But don’t expect to catch them on Friday afternoon as the company has an MGF policy – Mandatory Golf Friday. June 2015
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On display inside the lab is a clothing line where Southern California cool meets Scottish style in a traditional Japanese color wave. It is understated sophistication, a similar concept that John brought to the world in 1987, but with modern textiles. Feather light outerwear, cotton/ cashmere blended sweaters and layering pieces, shorts that you can walk, run, play golf and swim in are all complemented by 100 percent cotton fitted shirts. It is more lifestyle than golf, but why wouldn’t you want to be able to work and play? It was not long before PGA Tour players were once again reaching out to John, and a small stable including John Merrick, Ryan Moore, Geoff Ogilvy and Lucas Glover now walk the PGA Tour fairways wearing Linksoul and grace the pages of Linksoul catalogues. With Linksoul up and running, another project caught the attention of Ashworth, a project dear to his heart. Center City Golf Course, the first course built in San Diego County, had been run into a state of disrepair. The course, affectionately known by locals as Goat Hill Park, was being sold to a developer with the intent of turning it into a soccer stadium before Ashworth and a group of community-minded people went about overturning the decision at an historic town hall meeting. A new management team, including Ashworth and Cunningham, was put in place and volunteer tradesmen and citizens have all contributed to the revitalization of Goat Hill Park. As John explains, “It’s been a journey for the last two years, but the city has agreed to a 30-year lease with two 10-year options if we meet certain criteria, which calls for $3.6 million in improvements to the property over time, including a renovation to the golf course, improving our agronomy and irrigation practices, (building) a new clubhouse and event space, and adding a community garden. “We decided our approach would be different than most, it’s altruistic and completely community-based. We will be the home of the North County Junior Golf Association, and we will operate as a non-profit with the goal of being sustainable and hope to be profitable once we fix up the site in order to provide scholarship opportunities for our local youth that become involved in our junior programs and caddie academy.” John Ashworth has studied the game. He has walked away from a duel but learned to stand up for what is right. He has demonstrated great character and has come out on top. He has protected a park and made those walking the fairways more comfortable in doing so. He is living the Golfer’s Creed and making it possible for others to do the same. linksoul.com June 2015
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Writer Rebecca Zaner
Since the Musical Instrument Museum opened its doors
In September 2010, Hyatt met with MIM president and
in 2010, an extensive display of instruments has been
director, Bill DeWalt, to pitch her idea to incorporate the
shared, representing hundreds of cultures and countries
human voice into instrumental exhibits at the MIM. After
from around the world. The MIM has gained much
much research and planning, Mary Sue was able to give
recognition over the years and is the recipient of many
a complete presentation representing voice around the
distinguished awards, including Arizona Foothills magazine’s
world. It took some time, but Mary Sue was finally given
“Best of Our Valley� award, in which the MIM earned top
the approval to incorporate the voice into existing MIM
rank for the last four years in a row.
exhibits. She spent countless hours touring the MIM and taking notes. When all was said and done, 15 MIM exhibits
While the MIM is certainly established and very well-
included additional vocal references.
received, a certain curiosity arose as to why the MIM did
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not include the human voice as an instrument in its own
The inclusion of voice in these exhibits was generous;
display. Mary Sue Hyatt, opera singer, MIM voice/opera
however, Hyatt felt that the human voice also deserved
consultant and professor of voice at Kent State University
its own display. Many students and teachers dedicate
for over three decades, has spent the majority of her life
their lives to the study of singing and vocal technique; it
teaching voice as an instrument and felt that it deserved
seemed appropriate to showcase an exhibit solely to these
recognition at such a respected museum.
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To strengthen her proposal, Hyatt found support through Arlyn Brewster, Metropolitan Opera’s Arizona district audition director. Brewster was pleased to help represent opera at the MIM. Mary Sue’s idea to incorporate voice and opera started to expand on a much grander scale. The Metropolitan Opera is America’s most distinguished opera house. Hyatt wanted to represent the nation’s greatest operatic company at the MIM. To link the two major companies, Mary Sue began working with Manuel Jordán, MIM deputy director and chief curator, and Kathleen Weins, MIM curator for Europe. Plans for a voice and opera exhibit began to progress and with increasing support, Mary Sue was confident in contacting Robert Tuggle, costume archives director of the Metropolitan Opera. Discussions to organize costume loans soon turned
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into a successful collaboration, and the MIM team prepared for a new display. Hyatt was granted permission to visit the Metropolitan Opera house and choose some historic costumes worn by the Met’s greatest stars, to display on loan at the MIM as part of the voice and opera exhibit. “My main objective was costume selection,” she said. “Choosing some that would be representative of the leading opera house in the world.” After many hours exploring the Met archives, Hyatt finally decided on two main pieces worn in historic Met performances of Donizetti’s “La fille du regiment” (“The Daughter of the Regiment”). These costumes once adorned the talents of Luciano Pavarotti and Dame Joan Sutherland. “In addition to going over the idea of displaying the priceless costumes at the MIM,” Hyatt shared, “I was June 2015
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overwhelmed at viewing these gorgeous costumes which
The MIM now features this special display located on the
took on a life of their own before my eyes.”
main floor in the Artist Gallery. It is the only exhibit in the Southwest featuring Met costumes.
After many discussions to assure proper care would be
taken to protect and preserve the costumes, Tuggle agreed
“It’s quite special because these costumes have never been
to the loan. He recognized the MIM as one of the country’s
exposed to the public before,” Mary Sue exclaimed.
finest museums and wanted the Met to play a special part.
The costumes in their new temporary home at the MIM
Kathleen Wiens, also working hard to secure the project at
are not only representations of opera; they are visions of
the MIM, was excited to share news of the collaboration.
history. Each represents a moment in time when music and
“Just as it is an honor for the MIM to present the
singing was an artist’s dream come true.
Metropolitan Opera to over 200,000 of our visitors, it is
a great opportunity for the Met to establish a presence
“These costumes are living things,” Kathleen believes, “that
here in the West. The Met has immense importance for
come alive through our memories and imagination. We
communities across the United States and we anticipate a
keep them alive.”
large amount of interest in the collection.”
Along with famous costumes, the exhibit also showcases
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Prior to receiving the costumes, the MIM went to great
historical artifacts and sound recordings of some of the
lengths to prepare the display according to preservation
great opera talents including Enrico Caruso. This exhibit
guidelines. Everything was appropriately staged including
will be consistently changing as costume and artifact loan
security systems, lighting, storage and climate control –
periods expire and new exchanges are received. Hyatt also
“After all, this is Arizona!” Hyatt laughed.
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Opera and Teatro alla Scala, Milan. These companies are also hopeful and eager to be represented at the MIM. During summer 2013, Hyatt was able to tour the costume archives of La Scala in Milan, Italy while meeting with Rita Citterio, La Scala costume department assistant. “The representatives that I met were very helpful to me,” Hyatt attested, “and excited for the opportunity to be represented at the MIM in the future.” Upon her arrival, over 40,000 costumes were available for her inspection. “What a challenge,” she recalls. “My reception was overwhelming. I had great expectations and received even more than was expected. No one would ever have enough time to see all of the costumes in their entirety.” She was able to view costumes worn by famous singers such as Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Luigi Alva, Lilly Pons, Marilyn Horne and Maria Callas. “Costumes of Maria Callas will take three months to acquire due to a lot of red tape with her rentals,” Hyatt shared, “but I did finally choose two that would represent La Scala at the MIM including a blue heavy metal lion crest worn by Ghena Dimitrova and Renato Bruson during La Scala’s first encore in Aida (1986-87), as well as Pavarotti’s deep purple lion cloak from Aida (1985-86).” Alongside this new voice and opera display, the human voice is starting to gain a larger presence at the MIM. Voice competitions and recitals are frequently held in its beautifully designed concert hall. Some previous events include a recital by famed opera singer Amber Wagner; the Arizona Musicfest Young Musician Vocal/Instrumental Competition; and most recently, the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions for the Arizona district. Young artists associated with Arizona Opera have also performed during occasional MIM cultural events, such as “MIM: Experience Italy,” and other special occasions. The human voice is a unique and beloved instrument to many. Those who sing, those who teach students to sing, and those who simply enjoy listening are now privileged to experience voice and opera at the MIM. Thanks to the efforts of Mary Sue Hyatt, the supportive team at the MIM and collaborating opera companies, museum visitors can now learn more about opera and classical singing and can truly appreciate the voice as a world-class instrument. mim.org June 2015
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Writer Donna Kublin
Artwork that creates substantive conversations on social, political, cultural, and technological changes are central to the work of contemporary abstract artist Aryana Londir. Her richly colorful pieces are beautiful to look at and, at the same time, provide viewers the opportunity evoke their own personal experiences and emotions. “I try to be very thoughtful and thought-provoking with my work,” said Londir. “The piece needs to be visually appealing, but there has to be substance behind it, not be simply decorative.”
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Her core belief is that the visual expression of an idea often opens a door to a valid dialogue that can be verbal or just internal to the viewer. She explained: “Some people get the idea behind a piece right away, but for others it may come later. Since the subjects I bring up can often be tricky to talk about, the visual expression makes it accessible and easier to examine.” The ideas she tackles are big and complicated. As a result, Londir works in thematic series to fully explore concepts, with each piece building on previous works. Her series of 29 textile pieces called “Compartments” has behind it the ideas of overpopulation and overcrowding; close living conditions, especially in poor neighborhoods; and the idea that buildings are going upwards as opposed to outwards due to land shortages. The result is living spaces that have become more compartmentalized. “The concept began with my reaction to photographs of areas of poverty in third world countries where people lived in dumps converted into villages. The dumps were colorful due to the preponderance of printed materials strewn on the ground,” she said. “I also wanted to say something about low-income housing projects and apartments with residents too numerous for their intended size, clustered in congested high rises built closely together.” More deeply, she wanted to say something about sustainability and livability with the rapid growth of world population, which is expected to reach 8 billion by 2025 and 9.6 billion by 2050. “The common denominator in each piece in the series is the bird’s-eye view of dwellings that illustrates the constraints of the inhabitants residing in their own compartments,” she said. Notwithstanding the weighty subject matter, the art is beautiful to the eye with balance, harmony, integration of contradiction/contrast and the opposition of themes, color and form. Pieces from this series have been shown across the country, including at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA; Annapolis, Maryland; Dallas, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; and Scottsdale. Londir works with a variety of mediums including oil and acrylic paint, encaustic sculpture, textiles, gourds and glass. “At different times of my life, I have different things to say and some mediums work better than others for that conversation,” she explained. The foundation for her work in oil paint refers to underlying structures, what lies beneath, the past, and where we have come from. Her view is that often the past is obliterated in favor of newness, the old being deemed dated and unimportant. The past, whether of a being, a memory, a place, a building or an object, is not universally exalted.
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She honors what lies beneath with her series of paintings.
mother and saw new and exciting work full of color, shapes
The paint allows her to reference age and what is beneath
and lines. It was so different from anything else she had
with each piece having many layers of paint, and previous
seen, and it opened her eyes to see and think differently.
layers showing through by virtue of altering the surface with tools that cause scraping while using additive and
At the time, she didn’t like being told what she was looking
subtractive methods.
at and preferred to come to her own conclusions. These views helped her develop and express her individual style,
Currently, she is working mostly with textiles, a form that
which she conveys exquisitely in her art.
she has worked with since her teens. “I am drawn back into their seductive qualities of the soft hand, warmth, and
Going forward, Londir plans to investigate subjects of a
richness of color,” she said.
more personal, introspective nature, the catalyst being recent changes in her life. “I will explore my personal
Color intrigues her, especially the brash, vibrant, and bold
identity through my art; as I watch the twists and turns
contrasted with quiet, moody, and detached. “Color is the
as an objective observer,” she said. Ever thoughtful and
vehicle in which our innermost experiences are brought to
serious in her approach, without a doubt, Londir will bring
the surface and experienced,” she said. “I rarely work with
more artwork to the world that is inviting, challenging, and
neutrals. They cannot express what I want to say.”
at the same time beautiful.
Londir was first drawn to abstract art when, as a child,
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she visited the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, with her
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Recipe
Blue Cheese Sliders with Apple Slaw Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
It seems only appropriate that Father’s Day coincides with grilling season. This year, turn up the heat with a gourmet slider that’s sure to impress Dad. Trade in the traditional American cheese for some tangy blue cheese that softens like butter over the flames. Pair it with a mound of crunchy apple slaw for an epic burger that salutes summertime.
Blue Cheese Sliders with Apple Slaw Yield: 12 Sliders 1 ½ lb Ground Beef Salt and Pepper to taste ¾ c Blue Cheese 3 c Apple Coleslaw (recipe below) 12 Slider Buns Apple Coleslaw Yield: 3 cups 2 c Green Cabbage, shredded 1 Apple, julienned ½ c Red Onion, finely sliced ½ c Carrot, shredded 1/3 c Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp Sugar ¼ tsp Celery Seed 1 tsp Lemon Juice Salt and Pepper to taste
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Directions: Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Portion the ground beef into 2oz patties. Using your thumb, make a dent into the center of each burger to prevent it from puffing up while it cooks. Season the sliders generously with salt and pepper and place onto a hot grill. Grill the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes, then flip them. Immediately cover each slider with 1 tablespoon of blue cheese. Close the lid and continue to grill for about 4 minutes or until desired doneness. Place each slider onto the bottom half of a slider bun and top each one with about ¼ cup of apple coleslaw. Top with the second half of the bun. Serve immediately. Apple Coleslaw In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the cabbage, apple, red onion and carrots and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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$985,000 High on Blk. Mtn.- Great rm-3bd-Den-3 ba, City Lights & Sunsets! Debbie Omundson 480-375-1522 Carefreeproperty.com
$2,450,000 in Carefree, AZ Seller Financing Available! Call for private showing! $500K Reduction! Now back to investor price in 2008. Seller will consider any reasonable offers! Approx. 10 acre, Private estate. Panoramic views. Gated entry from 2 sides. Main home, pool, guest home, separate garage (RV-Boat), barn, arena & more! Rebecca Norton 480-220-2375
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Compliments of the Boulder Sales Team $719,000 SW Charmer- Great rm- 2bd-Den-2.5ba @ the trails w/ VIEWS! Debbie Omundson 480-375-1522 Carefreeproperty.com
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