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Contents

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

Graphic artist Sam Paul

Advertising Consultant Brian Bluvas

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Welcome

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When it comes to putting together a monthly magazine, the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” most certainly applies. In many ways, these bound printed pages are the collective “baby” of our group of talented staff and contributors, all of whom make it their goal to provide high-quality, locally-grown stories at your fingertips — and have fun while doing it.

Take this month’s patriotic piece, “Main Street, U.S.A.” (pg.

40). The model behind those fabulous flag socks is none other than advertising consultant and writer, Brian Bluvas.

It’s likely you’ll spot him and our graphic artist, Sam Paul (the photographer for the piece), wandering around town in the coming months as they continue to find and feature local businesses.

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Also doing a fantastic job behind the scenes is Barb Evans, who has been putting her stellar organizational skills to use as our assignment editor. She’s developed a knack for discovering where our team’s strengths are and highlighting them through the stories each person is given. And most recently with this issue, Jenn Korducki Krenn has stepped back into the editing chair, after a few months spent exclusively with her other baby — a brand new, bright-eyed little boy.

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I can’t say enough how much I appreciate every single one of my Images Arizona team members. We take pride in the roles we play in getting this finished product to the printer, and I’m confident our dedication shines through from cover to cover.

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Meet the

MacCarterfamily

Writer Barb Evans Photographer Loralei Lazurek

Mario, Amber, Tatum & Gavin

Ever wonder what your Roller Derby name would be? Well, you can scratch “Savage Sapphire” and “Toxic Skillz” off the list. They’re already taken.

Siblings Tatum and Gavin MacCarter, aka “Savage Sapphire” and “Toxic Skillz” respectively, channel their alter egos as members of the Phoenix Derby Brats, a flat track roller derby league for juniors ages 8 to 17. Tatum, 17, is part of the Teen Terrors team, and Gavin, 12, is just starting out in the league. Their parents, Mario and Amber, sometimes join them for family skate night, but they don’t don any derby names just yet – or at least none that they’ll admit to.

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According to Amber, roller derby is something that brings them together as a family. The kids learned about the sport from one of Amber’s cousins, who lives in Montana. Intrigued, the family sought out some local options and found the Derby Brats. Tatum signed up and soon she was off rolling – literally.

“It’s great exercise,” says Amber. “They practice twice a week and have scrimmages and tournaments on top of that. They just live at Great Skate [in Glendale].”

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When meeting the MacCarters, it’s hard to believe they

“I went out to dinner with a friend one night, when all

can find any time to skate together, as their busy lives

of a sudden three fire trucks pull up outside with their

often find them going in different directions.

sirens blaring, and nine crew members come running up to my table. Next thing I know, Mario kneels down in

Mario is an engineer and paramedic for Scottsdale Fire

front of me with his medic bag and pulls out a ring.”

Station #613. He’s been a firefighter for 22 years, and was one of Scottsdale Fire’s charter members from when it

Unbeknownst to her, her friend and family were in on

changed over from Rural Metro in 2005.

the plan. Her parents showed up and joined them at the restaurant to help them celebrate.

“When I met him, he was a reserve, but then he went trough medic school to become a paramedic,” Amber says

“We got married six months later,” she says.

proudly. “He got a fulltime position as a medic shortly after we got married.”

Amber was an orthodontic assistant when she and Mario married, but left the industry in 2014 to pursue something

In fact, Mario’s medic bag played a role in his wedding

more creative. They researched side businesses that Amber

proposal to Amber 19 years ago.

could run from home so she could be there for Gavin and came across direct-to-garment printing, a process

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that enables low quantity printing on promotional items like T-shirts, bags, mouse pads and the like. It seemed like the perfect fit; Amber could do the printing while Gavin was in school, and Mario could help on his time away from the station. They invested in a printer and a trailer and created a business: Print Perfect Creations.

“The printing is a lot of fun,” says Amber. “It’s mobile, so in addition to working at home and taking orders online, I can take the printer with me on the trailer and go to events like roller derbies and festivals, and print onsite. Sometimes the kids help, but most of the time they’re off doing their own thing.”

When she’s not at the skating rink or at her part-time job at Starbucks, Tatum focuses on her senior year at Horizon High School, and what she’ll do after graduation. According to Amber, she’s been offered multiple scholarships, but is leaning toward ASU. “She wants to be a veterinarian and has since she was five years old,” says Amber. “Her dream is to have her own shelter attached to a clinic so she can rescue any animal big or small. She wants to help everyone and everything, which is why she wants to be a vet.”

Gavin, a middle-schooler at Desert Sun Academy, seems to have especially

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taken to anything with four wheels.

In addition to roller derby, he is an avid skateboarder, often seen at the Paradise Valley skate park. He idolizes pro Chris Livingston, who just so happens to be married to Amber’s cousin. Gavin would love to follow in his footsteps and become a pro himself one day.

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“Gavin’s room is filled with posters of Chris,” says Amber.

amazing because there is so much protected wildlife. We

“The knobs on his dresser are skate wheels and trucks,

like to go in June, because it’s the rainy season,” she

and his room is decorated with his broken skateboards.

laughs. “Montana is our special place in the world.”

Right now, life is all about derby and skateboarding. He’s just so laid-back and easy-going.”

Other pastimes the MacCarter’s enjoy are watching movies with big tubs of popcorn and going to restaurants like PF

Another activity the MacCarters enjoy doing together is

Chang’s at The Shops at Norterra.

escaping Arizona’s heat by camping near Woods Canyon Lake or Kinnikinnik Lake in northern Arizona. They like

“Pretty much everything we do is up North,” says Amber.

staying in a tent, especially on rainy summer nights.

“If I go past the 101, I’m lost.”

“Rain on the tent is the best sound in the world!” says

But whatever little time the MacCarter’s get to spend

Amber.

together, Amber wants “Savage Sapphire” and “Toxic Skillz” to enjoy it because she knows it won’t last forever.

They also hitch their boat each summer and drive 23

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hours to Mario’s family cabin on Wild Horse Island in

“I want them to live by the mottos: ‘Live each day like it’s

Polson, Montana.

your last’, and ‘Always dance like no one is watching.’”

“We’ll stay there for weeks,” says Amber. “It’s absolutely

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

July 29 Forgers’ Secrets Revealed: Watch Experts Create a Fake Painting Curtis Dowling and Andy Smith, co-stars of CNBC’s “Treasure Detectives,” illustrate some of the most deceitful techniques used by the world’s best painting forgers. 6-9 p.m. Free. J. Levine Auction and Appraisal, 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-223-1307, jlevines.com.

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July 4 Independence Day at Butterfly Wonderland Celebrate Independence Day with a plethora of activities, including a patriotic photo opportunity for the whole family with red, white and blue butterflies, food trucks and live entertainment. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via De Ventura, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

July 4 “Dinner on Us” at Roaring Fork and Salty Sow Award-winning restaurants Roaring Fork and Salty Sow bring back their annual “Dinner on Us” promotion, which includes a buy-one-get-onefree offer from their menus all evening long, beginning at 4 p.m.

Roaring Fork, 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-947-0795, roaringfork.com; Salty Sow, 4801 E. Cactus Rd., 602795-9463, saltysow.com.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements last performance in “A Most Wanted Man.” Check website for movies and show dates. Noon. Free.

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Start your Christmas shopping early by finding beautiful holiday décor at bargain prices. All puzzles, games and children’s items are only 25 cents each.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Gold Mine Thrift Store, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-3721, goodshepherdaz.org/goldmine.html.

July 19 Teddy Bear Tea Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bears dressed in their best teatime attire to enjoy tea, treats and a story read by Goldilocks. Reservations required. 3-5 p.m.

Adults, $25; children, $15; bears, free. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., 480-488-4812, carefreetea.com. receive free resources and instruction such as networking tips, interview coaching and

July 9 Career Connectors Professionals in career transition can connect with hiring companies at this monthly meeting and

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professional business portraits that will help gain employment. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., 480-239-6738, careerconnectors.org.

July 10August 28 Independent Film Festival Enjoy exceptional movie selections from independent film festivals from around the world, including the Oscar-winning film, “Ida,” and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s

July 11-12 Experience France Honor France’s Bastille Day with live musical performances and handson activities, French merchandise at the Musical Instrument Museum store and a French-inspired menu at Café Allegro.

Activities and performances included with paid museum admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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July 25 Summer Splash Run Support Water For Our World, a non-profit organization that collects water for those who need it most, with this three-mile fun run ending with games, raffle prizes and popsicles. Donate a case of water in-store July 20-25 to be entered into a raffle to win prizes from Nathan Hydration, Nuun and more.

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of former racehorses through reconditioning, retraining and rehoming with After the Homestretch AZ. RSVP to linda@ afterthehomestretchaz. org. 4-7 p.m. Adults and children 12 and under, $15 and $8 advance purchase online; $20 and $10 at the door. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623-205-8528, afterthehomestretchaz.org.

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August 8 NVSO Auditions Audition for a number of string, wind and bass positions available for North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 season. Check northvalleysymphony.org/adult-orchestra/ for audition instructions and excerpts. Contact music director Kevin Kozacek to schedule at conductor@ northvalleysymphony.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 3141 E. Beardsley Rd., #120, 623-980-4628, northvalleysymphony.org. instruments can audition

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Visit localfirstaz.com/ independents-week to view a list of participating businesses.

MIM Offers Free Admission for Educators in July Current pre-K-12 grade teachers, school and district administrators, registered student teachers, teacher’s aides and homeschool educators can enjoy the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) for free during the month of July as part of MIM’s fourth annual Educator Appreciation Month. To participate, educators must show a school or district-

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements issued ID, fingerprint clearance card or (for homeschool educators) an affidavit of intent upon the month, educators will

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Soroptimist Scholarship Awarded Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills presented Cactus Shadows High School graduate Ashley Farrow with a $5,000 scholarship for being an outstanding member of the school’s S Club, a Soroptimist-sponsored service club for young women. Each year, the club provides a four-year scholarship to a graduating girl who exemplifies the club’s focus on friendship, leadership, service and fun. Farrow will be attending

Tobias Automotive Named AAA Top Shop for 7th Consecutive Year Tobias Automotive Specialists, with locations in both Cave Creek and Anthem, received the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) 2015 Top Shop award, the highest recognition an

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the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in architecture.

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Kiwanis Club of Carefree Awards $10,000 to CCUSD’s Education and Community Services The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation presented a $10,000 check to Cave Creek Unified School District’s (CCUSD) Education and Community Services Department at the district’s governing board meeting held in May. The funds will go toward the department’s Save One Student (SOS) project, which provides preschool scholarships for underprivileged families. Recipients of SOS financial support attend the district’s Child’s Play Preschool, which was founded in 1988 by Education and Community Services.

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Orchestra. The violin

Career Connectors Reaches RecordBreaking Attendance

is donated every year

Valley nonprofit

by local luthier Jody

Career Connectors,

Summerford. Sydney has

an organization that

been playing the violin for six years and is the current concertmaster of the NVSO Youth Orchestra.

She also plays in the second violin section of the NVSO Adult Orchestra.

Our Lady of Joy Knights of Columbus Raises $165,000 for Charity The Our Lady of Joy Knights of Columbus raised $165,000 at its annual Golf-Fore-Charity event held April 27. The event attracted 184 golfers who played Troon and Desert Highlands Country Club courses located at the base of Pinnacle Peak and Troon Mountain. Over the last 14 years, the organization has distributed more than $1.5 million dollars to clothe, house, feed and heal people in need through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and other worthy groups. For more information, visit golf-fore-charity.org.

Arizona Animal Hospital Opens Arizona Animal Hospital recently opened its doors at 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Lone Mountain roads.

The full-service clinic is owned and operated by veterinarian Brett Cordes, DVM, who has more than 20 years of experience. Arizona Animal Hospital offers general, diagnostic and emergency

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provides quality assistance and career-level hiring opportunities for those in career transition, reached a record-breaking 20,000 attendees at its last meeting in April. Since its launch in 2009, the organization has organized 281 events with more than 300 featured employers.

Free monthly meetings take place in Gilbert, Phoenix and North Scottsdale, and include face-to-face meeting time with hiring companies, social media and LinkedIn coaching, networking opportunities, business portraits and other resources and services. For more information, including a list of upcoming meetings, call 480-442-5806 or visit careerconnectors.org.

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raised more than $141,900 for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s (MCCF)

inaugural Maricopa Gives Campaign, held March 26 through April 23.

Seven colleges, plus the Maricopa Community Colleges District and Foundation, participated in the effort. Mesa Community College and South Mountain Community College also held their own employee giving campaigns earlier in the academic year, bringing the total Maricopa employee participation for 2014-15 to 884 employees and $311,475 raised. The campaign helps fund scholarships, provides faculty innovation and helps develop partnerships that expand opportunities for students and the community. For more information, visit mcccdf.org.

Highlands Hope Initiatives Contributes $2,500 in Gift Card Donations for Families in Financial Need Highlands Hope Initiatives partnered with Career Connectors to distribute more than $2,500 in Fry’s grocery store gift cards to 47 attendees of a recent Career Connectors’ networking event held at Highlands Church. The cards were given to attendees whose families were in immediate need.

Highlands Hope is a charity affiliated with Highlands Church that helps families facing financial barriers through job assistance, medical care and essential needs. For more information, visit highlandshopeaz.org or call 480-348-9191.

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Writer Barb Evans

The biggest decision you should have to make this Fourth of July is where to get the most bang for your firework, so if you’re looking for the best place to celebrate our nation’s independence, here are some of the largest pyrotechnics shows in the Valley that are guaranteed to bring you a lot of explosive fun.

July 2 Anthem’s 16th Annual Independence Day Celebration Keep your weekend travel plans intact and celebrate the Fourth of July early with Anthem’s 16th Annual Independence Day Celebration. The community’s beautiful park will be filled with thousands of spectators looking for the best spot to watch the light show, which is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. after resident Jamyia James performs the national anthem.

Come early to enjoy the food court, beer garden and plenty of wet and dry inflatables, rides and activities. 6 p.m. Free. $15 wristband required for inflatables and rides. Anthem Community Park softball fields, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. 623742-6050, onlineatanthem.com/news/independence-day-tips.

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July 3 Cave Creek’s 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza One of the Valley’s biggest parties of the year, this family-friendly Independence Day celebration features plenty of live music, kids’ activities, food and drink specials and a free shuttle that will take you around town from 6 p.m. until midnight. Shortly after sunset, the fireworks will be shot off from a hill behind Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, allowing for great viewing anywhere along Cave Creek Road. Admission is free at both restaurants with open seating on a first-come first-served basis, but you can plan ahead and reserve seats for $10 to $30. 5 p.m. Free. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral and The Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6895 and 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com, buffalochipsaloon.com.

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July 4 Fountain Hills’ Fourth at the Fountain What do parachutes, water slides, rock climbing walls and fireworks have in common? They’re all part of Fountain Hills’ Fourth at the Fountain celebration. This one-of-a-kind community is putting on a one-of-a-kind event featuring food, fun, fireworks and, of course, the world-famous fountain. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, bounce houses, a beer garden, parachuting demonstrations and an impressive fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Ages 20 and under, free; adults 21 and over, $5. Fountain Park, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, 480-816-5100, experiencefountainhills.org.

July 4 Tempe Town Lake Festival For a unique fireworks show, head over to Tempe Town Lake and watch one of the Valley’s largest collections of pyrotechnics take off from the Mill Avenue Bridge and light up the waters of Tempe Town Lake. The block party also includes plenty of live musical entertainment on the main stage, a free inflatable village for all ages with a variety of rides, rock climbing walls, entertainment and kids’ activities, a food court, beer gardens, splash playground and more. 5 p.m. Children 12 and under, free; adults, $6 at all Fry’s grocery stores, $5 online and at select City of Tempe offices, $8 at the door. Tempe Beach Park, S. Mill Ave. and W. Rio Salado Pkwy., 480-350-5189, tempe4th.com.

July 4 Fabulous Phoenix Fourth The Fabulous Phoenix Fourth celebration is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest, regularly attracting 100,000-plus visitors each year. This year, there will be two stages featuring local entertainers and a variety of vendors will offer festival-style food, beverages, arts and crafts and interactive exhibits. Youth activities, rides, inflatables and a water spray zone will be part of Kids’ World. The event also includes a classic car display and a Veterans’ Village that pays tribute to military veterans with resources for employment, health, finance and family. 6 p.m. Free. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., 602-262-6011, phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/fabphx4.

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Have you been to The Nash?

Let’s rephrase that question: Do you love jazz?

If so, get thee to First and Roosevelt streets, where The Nash resides just off Central Avenue — fitting, since it is jazz central for Phoenix.

The young venue, which celebrates its third birthday in September, is more than a jazz club. It is the club in Phoenix and has hosted the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Houston Person, Randy Brecker, Javon Jackson, Eddie Henderson, Cedar Walton, Renee Rosnes, Barry Harris, Peter Washington, George Mraz ... and a sublime drummer named Lewis Nash, the club’s namesake.

Generally, you have to be pretty good at something to have a place named after you once you die. But to have something named for you while you’re still living? Well, you either have a striking wealth of money (donors often get buildings named after them) or, like Lewis Nash, an astonishing wealth of skills and level of respect in the industry.

If you haven’t seen it and want to have your mind blown away, go to YouTube and search “Lewis Nash drum solo with brushes.” But make sure you have a few hours at your disposal, as that will likely lead you down a rabbit hole into other Nash videos: master class series, Tommy Flanagan Trio solo and more.

While the name of the club suggests you can walk in any time of day or night and see and hear Nash jamming, such is not the case. One of the world’s most in-demand players, Lewis Nash has played on not dozens, not scores but hundreds of albums. Though a native of Phoenix, he has lived and played in the New York City area since his early 20s and toured the world regularly with giants of jazz, including the likes of Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Branford Marsalis, Ron Carter, Sonny Rollins, Stanley Turrentine, Diana Krall — pretty much every jazz luminary who has performed and recorded over the past three-plus decades.

But that hardly means The Nash is silent when the mad drummer is on the road. The club was launched by Jazz in Arizona, a 38-year-old nonprofit organization that is dialed into both the local and national jazz scenes.

Between the association and the great musician, The Nash has become a must-play venue for top artists.

Adding to the magnetism, DownBeat magazine put The Nash on its list of “Great Jazz Venues” in 2014 and 2015.

Here, it’s all about the music, as there is no kitchen or bar. You can bring your own bottle, as long as you follow the rules: no more than one 750 milliliter bottle of wine per two people or two beers per person, with a $5 corkage fee per bottle of wine and $1 per beer can or bottle.

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The Nash is not just about great nights for adults. Indeed, the club’s website, thenash.org, emphasizes that this is a place for all ages: “Educational and performance programs at The Nash include: classic jazz and new music; performances by student musicians, local pros and touring artists; weekly jazz jam sessions; workshops; master classes and clinics ... The Nash operates in collaboration with schools and other arts and culture organizations in our neighborhood, across the Valley and throughout America.”

All of this was reinforced by an interview with Joel Robin Goldenthal, executive director of The Nash. When asked about the goals of the venue, he said, “The goal of The Nash when it was conceived four years ago was to give young musicians a place to perform and learn about jazz, and to cultivate a new audience for jazz.”

He was emphatic about the impact the club has made on the local jazz scene.

“The Nash has become the venue for live jazz performances, jam sessions, senior recitals and unique jazz education programs,” Goldenthal said.

“The Nash has galvanized the music community, attracting students and educators from high schools and colleges to perform and teach. Student and professional musicians alike want to perform at The Nash because it’s all about the music, without the distractions or limitations of a commercial environment. Musicians are free to play music that is important to them, which has unfortunately become a luxury in today’s market.”

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A pied piper potency particularly pleases the executive director, who says the jazz club “is constantly building new audiences, with half of performance attendees typically being first-timers.” The club has also “presented a number of regional and national contemporary jazz artists who have particular appeal to younger jazz audiences, such as Snarky Puppy, Donny McCaslin and (saxophonist/singer) Grace Kelly.”

The Nash is a nonprofit operation, so Goldenthal and the board of directors are trying to create a strategic business plan that emphasizes the sustainability of The Nash and allows the club to grow its educational programs and present more leading jazz musicians, both to enrich the cultural landscape of America’s sixth largest city and inspire the next generation.

The Nash is becoming known as a great summer spot, a place to chill out to some of the coolest music in the Southwest. Jazz central will have some 20 shows per month, including a big band every Wednesday night, a jam session every Sunday, “Catch a Rising Star” performances by student bands and topname local jazz, Latin and contemporary jazz musicians.

As one new fan reported on Yelp, “I’ve passed the neon sign like a million times, assuming this was just some quiet little jazz house. I was wrong. It’s a booming, hip jazz house, and I’m a dummy for not checking it out sooner.” thenash.org July 2015

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You don’t need to be an early bird to catch the bloom. Thanks to Desert Botanical Garden’s Flashlight Tours, night owls may see Peniocereus greggii, also known as Arizona Queen of the Night, one of many night-blooming cacti on the tour that dons its flowers while most people sleep, only to hide them away with the scorch of the sun. These cacti are among the countless plants, insects and animals that light up the desert nightlife each Sonoran summer.

Grab your flashlight and head to the Garden to see, hear and feel the desert night on this selfpaced stroll along the Desert Discovery Loop Trail. Recommended for families and children of all ages, a summer date or even a birthday party, the tour offers a chance to experience the plants, animals, sights and sounds of the desert after dusk.

Additional discovery stations vary by night, each with a unique, close-up look at agave, saguaro, insects, geckos, lizards, snakes, night birds, bats, tarantulas, scorpions, frogs, toads and other desert life.

Boasting more than 50,000 plants displayed across 140 acres, Desert Botanical Garden has created more than 70 years of community educational programs like these tours. As one of the 24 accredited botanical gardens through the American Alliance of Museums, it provides research, exhibits and more to help protect and preserve the desert through education and awareness.

The popular Flashlight Tours are held Thursdays and Saturdays now through September 5 at 7 p.m. and are included with a Garden membership or paid admission.

Bring your own flashlight or purchase one when you arrive. Don’t forget comfortable walking shoes and, most importantly, an endless thirst for discovery.

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The ultimate in luxury is having a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art made of the highest quality materials designed just for you. It is extraordinary in these times of mass production to find such an artist who will craft a custom handbag or piece of jewelry to fulfill these desires.

Leslie Muir Designs does exactly this. Leslie is a unique handbag and jewelry designer in Scottsdale known for her customized, luxurious Western shoulder bags and custom one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Her work is also sold in high-end boutiques, galleries, and resort shops in Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Cody, and other Western towns and recently at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Her beautiful creations were seen at the Country Music Awards.

In addition to Western themed bags, Leslie also creates more contemporary shoulder bags that she refers to as her California bag, and her Arizona bag. These designs reflect the lifestyle of the location, her inspiration coming from her experiences in each place.

Having lived in many regions of the country, Leslie is happily settled in Scottsdale. After graduating from Wittenberg University with a degree in fine arts, she taught in public and private schools for seven years. Then, after moving to Los Angeles, she studied the art of stained glass and designed and created many feature windows. While there, she created stained glass windows for celebrities such as Smokey Robinson and Michael Douglas.

Subsequently, while living in Jackson Hole where she focused on wearable art, one of her biggest clients was Lyle Waggoner and his wife, Sharon.

Hide Out Leathers in Jackson Hole showcases her work and recently a woman from France purchased Leslie’s 60-strand, 30� sterling silver and turquoise necklace.

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Nature and TV shows from her youth drew Leslie to the West: the mountains, colors, lakes, trees, cactus, and cowboys. From the time she was young, she knew she wanted to live where the cowboys roamed, but the surprise was how much she absorbed the culture and enjoyed creating clothes for rodeos and accessories that capture the spirit of the West.

Leslie has been creating fringed, stitched, and beaded Western shoulder bags that have been shown in prestigious shops and galleries since 2002. “I have been making the bags since I started with a mother of the groom’s handbag made from the extra material from the hem of her dress,” she said. “After moving to

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Often, when asked to create a custom bag, she will sit with the client looking at the choices of leather, beads and sterling silver. Other times, the client just provides her with a general idea and she takes it from there. It all depends on how much they want to be involved. “Everyone has loved the bags when they get them,” she said happily.

Leslie has been stopped on the street or at an airport by people wanting to know where she got her shoulder bag. “Strange as this sounds, I have had people so insistent that they have to

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have it, that I have even sold them right off my shoulder, right then and there,” she said with a chuckle. And similar things have happened with her necklaces. She explained one such incident: “Once while dining in a restaurant, I became aware that several people at an adjacent table were staring at me. Finally, a woman from New York City approached me and asked about the necklace I was wearing, where I got it and how could she get one. Long and the short of it, I sold it to her.”

Leslie’s work room has a wide range of leathers, canvas, and even solar screen material for the handbags, and elegant seed beads, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones and sterling silver for embellishments as well as jewelry. Uniquely designed, her necklaces are multi-stranded and come in various lengths.

“I have always been an artist and it gives me great joy to create something beautiful for people to wear,” she said. Having just moved to Scottsdale, Leslie is excited to create wearable art for the discerning woman who appreciates hand crafted items and is perhaps looking for something for a special occasion, to match a dress, to give as a gift, or just because luxury beckons.

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Whether you prefer to keep your pride covered up or like to wear it loud and proud, Sockfish Trading Co. is the place for you. You’ll find socks that will satisfy anyone’s love for Old Glory and a whole lot more. Cave Creek, 480-737-6377 sockfishtradingco.com

Independence Day only comes once a year, but showing pride in our country is a year-round pastime for Americans. Since we all show our patriotism in different ways, here are a few ideas to get you in the holiday spirit from some of our favorite local businesses.

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Pay tribute to the fearless men and women who keep our nation safe with Alex and Ani bracelets, some of the hottest jewelry around right now. You’ll find their Armed Forces collection, along with many other patriotic pieces, at Diva Divine Boutique. Scottsdale, 480-585-2570 divadivineboutique.com

For the patriotic interior designer in you, giddy up to Valerie’s Furniture and Accents. Plan on staying awhile because there’s a lot to see in this cool, unique store. Cave Creek, 480-483-3327 valeriesfurniture.com

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From clothes to furniture, Big Bronco has something for everyone. Show off your patriotic cowgirl side with a tank top or decorate your walls with one of many cool home accessories. Cave Creek, 480-575-7025 bigbroncocavecreek.com

Scarves are all the rage and they’re so versatile, too. They’re even better when they’re stylishly covered with the stars and stripes. Grab friends and get shopping at Lost Soul. Scottsdale, 480-515-3631 lostsoulaz.com

If you like American made, then look no further than North Scottsdale’s Kimes Ranch. Their jeans are the perfect combination of style, craftsmanship and high-quality, tough denim. You can wear them riding or wear them out, but you’ll never wear ‘em out. Just ask the cowpokes and hipsters who love them. Apparel for men and women. 480-471-7457 kimesranch.com

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On a warm Saturday afternoon in Cave Creek,

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They come in with an appetite and leave with a smile, and no one leaves Cave Creek Olive Oil Company without a fun experience under their belt.

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vinegars from Modena, Italy, unique pastas, salsas, avocado oils, jams, jellies and honey, the shop is a mecca for anyone who enjoys putting together a good meal.

But the bigger reason Cave Creek Olive Oil Company is drawing a crowd is because Rich and Martha are so personable. That’s because they’ve each been in the food business for 30 years and have worked together, side-by-side for over two decades. If they didn’t know how to smile through the trials to begin, they’ve figured it out along the way.

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“We came to Cave Creek because we decided to “We love the social aspect. This town is just great; everyone works well together. It’s a real treat.”

Their earlier ventures include being operating partners of several Prescott area mainstays, including the Gurley Street Grill, Murphy’s and The Office. They moved to the North Valley to be closer to family, including their son Donald, who is studying business management at Arizona State University.

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It’s a trip back home for the couple. They officially first met while working at The Buttes resort in Tempe. Technically, Martha laughs, they’d met before they began working together, but Rich was the only one who remembered the event. Eventually Rich did win her over, and they have now been married for 23 years.

So far it has gone well. “Every month, business has been increasing at a higher rate than we expected,” he adds. “We are very thankful and very blessed.”

Their signature 18-year aged balsamic vinegar is their top seller, but there are so many flavors of oils and vinegars to use alone or pair that any chef could stay content with their variety for years.

The couple also takes great pride in knowing that their oils and vinegars are freshly pressed and healthy. They import oils from different hemispheres of the globe, depending on the season, and every selection is tested and verified so that they always know and are able to share exactly what is inside. Currently, their selection is imported from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and California. Later in the summer, it will come from South American sources.

Like fine wine, where it comes from and how it is made makes all the difference. Their oils are cold pressed, which is a more expensive process, but yields a higher quality product.

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It’s a nice step away from grocery or discount store olive oils and balsamics, which often contain unexpected ingredients and can sit on shelves for months – or longer – before they make their way to the dinner table. The flavor is fresher, the health benefits are greater, and the variety available locally makes for meals that just can’t be equaled with store-bought regulars.

But more importantly, the hometown experience and friendliness that customers at the Bates’ store get can’t be matched at chain stores, nor can the impact of buying local.

“I see us being here a long time,” Rich says as Martha nods in agreement.

“It’s something we enjoy, and we do want to be here a while. We like it. It’s really fun to meet new people every day, and we don’t really think of it as work.”

In fact, it’s a labor of love, and the couple finds joy in even the most mundane of tasks. Adds Rich, “To be mopping the floor and be the happiest

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Few people remember a time when Phoenix was a

years. People say he loved his dogs far more than he

small dot of concrete surrounded by cattle yards and

loved people (he even left his estate to his English

citrus orchards, but it was just that a generation ago.

bulldog, Humble) and he was quick to express his

The railroad served as the most important mode of

dislike to anyone who looked sideways at him. But

transportation for both agricultural commodities and

others say Durant was more bark than bite, and that

human cargo, and Union Station was a place where

his stories were little more than a persona created

families hung out on long weekend days, simply for

and driven by his own ego.

the excitement of it all.

In either case, or in the more likely case of the truth The soon-to-be booming city was firmly divided into

falling somewhere in between, Jack Durant was one of

blocks on one side of the tracks or the other based

the most colorful characters ever to grace the mid-

on skin color, and real cowboys fresh from their cattle

century Central Avenue strip with his alleged (albeit

drives mingled with bankers and politicians at any of

well-substantiated) ties to the mafia, his flirtatious and

the downtown bars on hot summer afternoons.

misogynist overtures toward his waitresses, his prolific lies and his earned reputation for not being one to

The year was 1950 — the same year a now-iconic

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restaurant opened its doors on bustling Central Avenue. For the last 65 years, Durant’s and its

The restaurant itself, with it’s pepto-pink exterior and

founder, Jack Durant, have become the stuff of lore

brass handles in the shape of its owner’s initials, was

and legend. John Wayne, Burt Reynolds, Jim Nabors,

(and still is) a hot spot for anyone whose name was

Zsa Zsa Gabor and Lucille Ball all placed their orders

known in print, from movie stars to baseball players,

at Durant’s.

journalists to legislators. It is said that four Arizona governors once dined there all in the same day, but

To this day, the deals that have been signed, wedding

not at the same time.

proposals accepted, pacts made and even the murder of Phoenix reporter Don Bolles, rumored to have been

Even today, regulars know not to enter through the

planned among Durant’s time capsule of bordello-style

front doors at Durant’s; instead, like a scene from

crimson-flocked walls, deco-style rounded bar and

“Goodfellas,” they enter through the rear and walk

chintzy red vinyl booths have created a legacy that

through the delicious smells and steamy humidity of

simply will not die. It is a monument to a time when

the kitchen.

corruption ruled and to the dicey underworld of the early days of Phoenix, when who a guy knew could

Now, Durant’s life and a day in the life of the

put him in the black or could put him six feet under.

restaurant — or one interpretation of it — will be presented by Phoenix director and screenwriter

But beyond the glitz, glam, grit and whiskey is a man

Travis Mills in his new film, “Durant’s Never Closes.”

who is more of an enigma — a mystery wrapped

Launching first at film festivals, it’s one of many films

tightly inside a riddle. Jack Durant was both sinner

Mills has created with his company Running Wild Films

and saint, but to what extent, no one will likely ever

and the first to attract Hollywood talent.

know.

Tom Sizemore, known best for his fiery tough guy Some say he murdered a man in a mob-related hit in

roles in “Saving Private Ryan,” “Black Hawk Down,”

Chicago. He’s rumored to have been on the FBI’s 10

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actor Peter Bogdanovich (“The Last Picture Show” and

According to one story, Durant was born with the

“Mask”), “The Young and the Restless” star Michelle

name “James Earl Allen” in the map dot of Tellico

Stafford and John Gries, best known for his role as

Plains, Tennessee. Like many dreamers of his day, he

Uncle Rico in “Napoleon Dynamite” and from the

purportedly hopped a train headed for what he hoped

“Taken” trilogy.

would be a life of excitement at the age of 14. He heard tales of gold and success, which left stars in

The screenplay is largely based on a series of novels

his eyes until he found himself deep in the bowels of

written by Mabel R. Leo. Her account of Durant is

a copper mine in Miami, Arizona.

perhaps the most heavily researched and was also the basis for a play directed by Terry Earp. Mills is

While working in the mines, he landed a pitching spot

the first to admit that even Leo’s thorough research is

on the Miami Miners baseball team. It may have been

open to interpretation.

there that he got the idea to change his name. Rumor has it that former members of the Chicago White Sox

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team, who were caught in a national scandal for trying to throw the 1919 World Series, were playing on the team under false names. They had been banned from Major League Baseball and anyone caught playing with them would also be banned from the game forever. James joined the namechanging game and took on the moniker of handsome burlesque comedian Jack Durant. The name stuck far longer than his baseball career did.

According to Leo, Durant took work as a bartender in the bustling little Arizona town and later struck a partnership with the town’s mayor to open the Keystone Room, a gambling parlor and whorehouse. A couple of years later, Miami town officials decided gambling wasn’t serving their town very well. They outlawed it in 1933, which sent Durant packing for Phoenix. But first, he needed to raise money for his next venture.

In her book, “The Saga of Jack Durant,” Leo wrote that Durant pretended to be a federal agent and shook down Chinese families who ran Miami’s service industries. He allegedly told them they were slated for deportation, but that he would see to it that their paperwork was in order if they paid him $100 each. When he made his escape, his pockets were lined with Ben Franklins.

Once in Phoenix, Durant met gambler and mob associate Gus Greenbaum.

Greenbaum, who was closely connected to Al Capone, sent Durant to Las Vegas to keep an eye on Bugsy Siegel, one of the most dangerous and renowned mafia figures of the day. Greenbaum turned up dead not too long afterward, and Durant and Siegel were (inexplicably) allies.

Siegel was one of the key figures in the development of the Las Vegas Strip, cutting deals in smoky rooms and helping to build some of the Strip’s most famous now-historic hotels. Durant became one of Siegel’s most trusted associates, and he put him to work in his Flamingo Hotel.

Siegel was murdered in 1947 — shot dead at his girlfriend’s house — and, according to Leo, Durant’s FBI files say he is believed to have murdered a man outside the Flamingo around the same time. His involvement was never proven because allegedly the details were taken care of by the mafia.

Around that time, too, Durant married Helen Gilbert, the first of five soonto-be estranged wives Durant would have “irreconcilable differences” with.

After Siegel’s death, Durant returned to Phoenix and formed a partnership with cattleman Jack “Swede” McElroy to purchase the then-newly bankrupt Midway BBQ for $26,000. Durant had his own unique taste, Vegas chic, where heavy fabrics and dark woods mingled at the time with smoke-filled air, the aroma of steaks and seafood and the clinking of whiskey glasses at the rounded bar.

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“In my humble opinion, Durant’s is the finest eating and drinking establishment in the entire world.”

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– Jack Durant

Durant prided himself on his work ethic and rightfully earned respect for it. At the same time, had he been in the business today, he’d likely be dodging some serious sexual harassment charges for his advances toward his female staff. More than one account says he’d often go a little too far with those advances, then make up for it by leaving a waitress a couple of hundred dollars in her purse at the end of the night.

There are also stories of how Durant never needed to send out a bill to customers whose tab had gotten a little too hefty. Instead, he’d wait until they came in with guests, then would approach their table with a gruff, “Hey [expletive], don’t you think it’s about time you paid your bill?”

Once a supplier sent Durant a truckload of meat that he thought wasn’t the right color. He stared the driver down with cold blue eyes, then dumped the entire shipment onto the ground before calling the supplier to come pick it up off the steamy pavement.

To this day, love Durant or hate him, dining at Durant’s is still an occasion. Regulars come back for celebrations, holidays and special occasions the same as they have since the doors first opened.

Servers still maintain an air of formality and pictures of Durant’s late canines are hung on the wall like relatives.

And still, just who Jack Durant was and was not remains a mystery. It’s that mystery that attracted Mills to his story in the first place, and the seasoned filmmaker is hedging his own bets that audiences will be equally intrigued.

Either way, Durant’s will still be serving rare steaks and shrimp cocktails with a generous helping of legend. And when you go, if you catch him on a good night, you just might see the ghost of a blue-eyed man in a suit, still larger than life, whose spirit continues to live on. Because Jack Durant can never really die, and Durant’s never closes.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Miller Photo

Ask nearly anyone in the United States what they think about Arizona history and you’ll likely receive an answer that includes cowboys, campfires and Wild West antics. Not only did some of the most newsworthy gunfights and cowboy history happen in our backyard (and front yard, in some cases), but you’ll also find the places and spaces where history’s ghosts have left a permanent mark.

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One of the most significant places in Arizona for cowboy history is the town of Prescott. Founded in 1864, this central Arizona town features both high desert and towering pines, with Prescott National Forest to its west and Prescott Valley to its east. Prescott is a cool day trip away from Phoenix, an hour up and west on I-17, and it offers more than just fantastic lakes and vistas. It was once the territorial capital of Arizona and its colorful Whiskey Row stands in testament to its Wild West history.

Cowboy tales often originated from campfires along cattle drives near its boundaries. At one time, some 40 saloons, several hotels and numerous houses of ill repute are rumored to have lined the streets of Whiskey Row, allowing it to compete heartily with towns like Tombstone and Jerome for customers and their loyalty.

A fire that started in the O.K. Lodging House and quickly spread throughout Whiskey Row burned nearly the entire famous block to the ground. As a result of the fire and the skyrocketing insurance rates that followed, most of the buildings reconstructed after the fire were no longer made of wood. Instead, property owners opted for brick and masonry construction, which was less likely to burn. The beauty and permanence of the buildings is part of what makes Prescott so appealing to visitors still today and they are also a large part of the reason its cowboy and mining legacy has remained alive.

Prescott Frontier Days Few people realize that modern rodeo was born right here in Arizona. On July 4, 1888, a group of Prescott townsmen established what they called a “cowboy tournament” on a vacant piece of land that is now Forbing Park.

They advertised with local fliers and by word of mouth and offered relatively small cash purses to the top contestants. A cowboy named Juan Leivas was the first top prizewinner that year, and the competition raised its bar as each year brought a new annual contest.

As the idea began to grow, other towns began hosting their own cowboy contests. Prescott, however, remained the biggest draw. Local cattlemen and hands embraced the competition as a way to show off their skills and compete with other cowboys in roping and riding.

In 1909, a young cowboy named Tom Mix would win the top title at the Prescott Cowboy Contest (it wasn’t called a “rodeo” in Prescott until 1924). He would go on to be a Western megastar on the big screen, starring in some 291 films. He later attended the contest, along with the likes of Will Rogers and other stars, to promote it. He may very well have helped grow rodeo into the multimillion-dollar sport it is today.

Today, the rodeo remains king in Prescott. Now called Prescott Frontier Days, it is coined the “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” bringing in about 75,000 visitors at the end of each June and beginning of July. This year’s events run June 29 – July 5 and can be found at worldsoldestrodeo.com.

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National Day of the Cowboy Another summer event is planned in Prescott in July to commemorate not only the town’s history, but also the history of the American West.

The first National Day of the Cowboy was established in 2005 and after much lobbying and work on the part of a group of dedicated historians, was passed simultaneously as an official holiday by Congress and the House in 2008. Arizona was the fourth state to sign on to establish the holiday on an annual basis and to date, 10 states celebrate the day during the last week in July to spotlight the contributions of the American cowboy to United States history and culture.

Take a step back in time July 26 and 27 as Prescott celebrates their ninth annual National Day of the Cowboy with a bang on Whiskey Row. You won’t want to miss cowboy shootouts, skit competitions that range from whimsical to dead serious portrayed by reenactment groups from Arizona and California, as well as what is billed to be the largest costume contest in Arizona.

Kids’ games, vendors, crafts and food will also be on hand, as well as great performances and appearances by Dr. Buck and the Wild Bunch, internationally-known AZ Gunfighters and Lee Anderson and his horse Concho. Local shops will also be in on the action — there will be plenty to do in this no-longerone-horse town!

The events will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day downtown along Whiskey Row, near Goodwin and Montezuma. nationaldayofthecowboy.org

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Whether you’re a craft beer regular or have just wondered what the fuss is all about, you’re in for a treat this month. The Real, Wild & Woody Craft Beer Festival is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center July 18, bringing with it 50 of Arizona’s most outstanding home grown breweries and their caches of original brews, beer cocktails and other small batch favorites.

It’s a fantastic four-hour event featuring beer, beer and more beer, with paired food favorites from some of the Valley’s best restaurants. It lasts from 2 to 6 p.m. (just enough time for a relaxing afternoon getaway) and promises to be an event you’ll remember in the beer aisle for months to come. To get in the mood, let’s take a

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walk down memory lane into an abridged (and very loosely translated) history of beer.

Sometime around 5500 B.C., early man figured out that barley and yeast stuck in water under the hot sun would eventually form a broth-like substance that could form alcohol. Eventually, the bitter hops flower was tossed into the liquid, and beer was born.

In 1800 B.C., the Sumerians thought beer was such good stuff that someone dedicated an entire goddess to it, inscribing the “Hymn to Ninkasi” into a tablet. A lot of beer drinking happened in the next centuries, and in about A.D. 600, St. Arnold of Metz, now one of dozens of patron saints of beer, convinced locals to drink beer over impure water, arguing that those who did not succumbed to plague and illness. Throughout the Middle Ages, beer was an integral part of society (not to mention, it really did save people from the plague because it gave them something to drink other than contaminated water).

More than 1,000 years later, beer played a part in America’s independence. On a cold night in December 1773, Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty sat around the Green Dragon Tavern and came up with the idea of boarding a British ship and raising a ruckus. They ended up hauling 342 chests of tea over the edge and into the water.

By 1873, our country had 4,131 breweries. Today, craft beers make up a $19.6 billion industry in the United States, according to the Brewers Association. Arizona ranks 18th in the country for economic impact, with $664.2 million in sales in 2014. Breweries in our state produced 156,702 barrels of brew last year alone.

So check out the Real, Wild & Woody Craft Beer Festival July 18. There is so much to learn about this timeless brew, and so much to celebrate. After all, it’s part of our history, and an American tradition. realwildandwoody.com

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Writer Donna Kublin

The Holland Gallery of Fine Art and the Sonoran Arts

first time in our 17-year history of the art contest that

League are hosting winners of the Grand Canyon State

we have had the submissions judged professionally,

Games Art Contest and top art projects of the Foothills

been able to display the work and been granted league-

Art Academy in an exhibit that runs through August 31.

sponsored scholarships.”

The league, which sponsors the academy, has partnered

The Grand Canyon State Games are focused on the

with the Grand Canyon State Games for the first time

mind, which is achieved through an essay contest;

to provide professional artists to judge the art contest,

the body, which is accomplished through athletic

hang the work, host an artists’ reception and awards

competitions; and the spirit, which is realized through

ceremony and provide art class scholarships to the

the art contest. The contest promotes creativity through

winners.

art as an effective method for people of all ages to express their dreams and ideas for a successful life and

“We are so excited to be working with the league,” said Gary Nees, event director for the games. “This is the

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a better community.

Each participant submitted one two-dimensional piece of artwork, selecting an array of colors supporting one of the seven themes: What is Beauty?, What is a Good Friend?, Get Up!, Get Active!, Get Involved!, Get Healthy! and American Heroes.

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the State Games, which are patterned on amateur Olympics. Over the years, more than 458,000 participants have had the chance to enjoy the spirit of competition in sports, games and art and essay contests.

The Foothills Art Academy Summer Programs is a collaborative effort of Cave Creek Unified School District’s Education and Community Services and the Sonoran Arts League. This summer there were two one-week sessions in June. Each class was offered to students from grade seven to adults and consisted of 12 hours of instruction at Cactus Shadows High School and a Friday studio tour. New this year were half-day workshops for K-6 held at The Gallery at el Pedregal at The Boulders.

“The top projects were selected from each class and included in the display at the Holland and el Pedregal galleries,” said Robin Ray, chair of the league’s Youth Education Committee. “Taken together, the work from the State Games and the academy are an excellent display of student visual art. We hope next year to expand upon both.”

The league is committed to advancing art and art education with a special focus on mentoring youth by fostering growth through scholarship awards, incentive awards, art experiences, Foothills Art Academy and The Gallery at el Pedregal. The nonprofit organization also produces several well-known events, such as the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale and the yearly Sonoran Festival of Arts, and partners with the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center on the annual Empty Bowls Project. azfcf.org sonoranartsleague.org azsportsent.com/grand-canyon-state-games/

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Recipe

Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

These light and healthy Vietnamese shrimp summer rolls are as stunning on the palate as they are on the plate. Vibrant colors peek through thin rice paper as cooked shrimp is wrapped with a medley of crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs and chewy vermicelli noodles. Enjoy these refreshing delicacies as a no-cook appetizer or lunch on a hot summer day. Assemble just before serving or prep ahead to get everyone involved in the fun of wrapping them.

Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls Yield: 12 rolls 3 ounces rice stick or vermicelli noodles 12 rice paper wrappers 18 pieces of cooked shrimp, sliced in half 6 leaves of Bibb lettuce, cut in half 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 medium cucumber, julienned 1 medium carrot, julienned assorted herbs (cilantro, mint, Thai basil, garlic chives, etc.) optional: sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce or hoisin sauce for dipping

Directions: In a large bowl, pour hot water over the noodles and allow them to soak for about 10 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse them under cold water.

Set aside.

To assemble the wraps, dip the rice paper wrappers briefly in a large bowl of warm water and lay flat onto work surface. Tip: To prevent the rice paper from sticking, make sure the water is not too hot. Also, plastic cutting boards tend to stick less than wooden ones.

Place three shrimp upside down into the center of the wrapper. Top with one Bibb lettuce leaf and a bundle of noodles, then sprinkle with the red bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and herbs. Carefully fold in the sides and roll like a burrito. As you continue to assemble the other rolls, place a damp paper towel over the finished rolls to prevent them from drying out.

Serve immediately with sweet chili dipping sauce, peanut sauce or hoisin sauce.

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