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Meet the Mistral Family
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Community
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Through a Mother’s Grace
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Wild West Days
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Bill Dutcher
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5th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival
Jeff Penzone 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com
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Memorable Images
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Touchdowns in the Taverns of Cave Creek
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Dining Guide
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Professional Services and Marketplace
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Local Index
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welcome Editorial
Every month I have the opportunity to peek into the lives of our friends and neighbors as the stories begin to roll in from our writers and photographers. It’s always fun to peruse the goings-on and to learn the background stories behind the people and places we all pass every day. This month has been especially fun because our Wild West heritage is coming alive! As our cover suggests, our community is more diverse than just the human personalities that grace our pages; the domestic animals and wildlife that surround us are also very much a part of our history and who we continue to be. From Wild West Days to Wicked, there is so much to experience, and you don’t have to go far to find fun. Football and food festivals kick off the fall, and you can’t help but be impressed by the talent displayed in the photography, theater and arts that make our community unique. So tie up your horse and sit a spell. We’ve got a lot to share! As always, it’s a true pleasure to share this life and the things we love with our neighbors through ImagesAZ. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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Family is Both a Science and an Art
W
e heard there was a fascinating family of scientists by profession and artists by passion. They all balance the seriousness of their technical field with the enjoyment of their
artistic pursuits. This makes their family unique, yet it is a difficult balancing act since their fields of work can sometimes frown upon non-technical pastimes.
What we heard was true. The Mistral family, each with one foot planted firmly in science and the other in art, has created a sense of harmony living in both ends of the spectrum.
A Desert Home The Mistral family home is an unassuming ranch nestled into the desert landscape of Cave Creek. The roads aren’t paved, leaving the sound of gravel crunching under car tires and the scent of dust and the perfume of horses to fill the air.
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Their home has two entrances: one for their living area and one for their artists’ studio. The three members of this remarkable family are Bill, a retired aerospace engineer and sculptor; Kathy, a psychologist and glass artist; and daughter Alli, a designer of metal jewelry and graduate student at MIT, earning her PhD in chemistry.
All three members of the family have a core discipline in a technical field, and all three strike a personal balance by developing the “other side” of their brain in an artistic area.
“When you use both sides of your brain, it integrates better,” says Kathy, explaining their balance from a scientific perspective. One has to wonder what it was like to be raised in a household that supported the development of both science and art.
Growing Up Creative Bill and Kathy were married for 13 fun-filled, world-travelling years before Alli was born. As they advanced in their careers, they also enjoyed many creative pastimes together. Bill was a photographer and Kathy did both film and still photography. They both raced sports cars in solo events. Kathy enjoyed riding horses, while Bill announced the equitation events. They met in a scuba diving class.
Though they thought about starting a family, the timing wasn’t just right. Kathy and Bill had all but given up on the idea of having a baby when Kathy became pregnant with a little girl.
“Best thing that ever happened to us,” recalls Bill fondly. “I’m never predictable!” interjects Alli, now a beautiful, bright young
Alli
“Best thing that
woman with a sparkling smile and wit.
ever happened
Alli says she grew up with her parents as mentors, encouraging her to
to us.”
try new things, pave her own path and not be stifled by labels. She says it was “overwhelming,” but rewarding.
One of her earliest memories of her father’s work as an artist was when she was six years old. Alli was her father’s first lifecast model. Lifecasting is the process of creating a three-dimensional copy of a living human through the use of molding and casting techniques.
While most six-year olds bounce around like ping-pong balls, Alli had to have patience and concentration to sit still while her father put blue “guck” on her face to cast a mold. The bronzed lifecast of little Alli’s face is displayed with pride and the resemblance to her developed adult face is visually apparent.
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Trying Different Things The Mistral family committed to living life through new experiences as a joint philosophy. “If you don’t try different things, you don’t really live,” explains Kathy.
“Kathy is my biggest supporter,” says Bill. “Whenever I come up with some hare-brained new idea, she always tells me, ‘Go for it.’”
One of the more unique ventures this family has taken on is tae kwon do. They all wanted to try it, they all took classes, they all became second-degree black belts and all are past Arizona state champions in the sport.
“I think we’re unique because we’re not afraid to try something different,” says Kathy. “It reenergizes us.”
“Anything that any of us has wanted to do, the others have been really supportive,” agrees Bill.
The Mistrals are visibly close-knit. Therefore, there are mixed emotions as Alli embarks on earning her PhD in chemistry from MIT in Boston. At the time of the interview, she was leaving the next day for the East Coast.
“I’m going to miss my parents, but when MIT offers you an opportunity like this, you don’t say no,” says Alli of being able to study under some of the best researchers in her discipline.
“We are very proud of her,” both Bill and Kathy say affectionately.
They look forward to Cave Creek’s Hidden in the Hills (HITH) event this November when Alli will be traveling back to Arizona to support her parents and their studio. Hidden in the Hills is in its 17th year and is a truly extraordinary (and free) event with a self-guided tour of 46 studios and 167 working artists. It takes place the weekend before and the weekend of Thanksgiving. Both Bill and Kathy will have their artwork on display at The Images Studio, #27 on the HITH map. Alli will be back in town for Thanksgiving break, and will have her hand-made, fold-formed jewelry on display as well.
“I’m already looking forward to being here,” says Alli. Her parents, supportive as always, nod in agreement. Octob er 2013
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Summit Diner Marks One-Year Anniversary This October, Summit Diner, which is located on the Safeway side of the Summit shopping complex in North Scottsdale, marks its one-year anniversary. Summit Diner has become well known in the area for serving simple homemade American fare. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and, yes, you can have breakfast any time you want! An open floor plan and a very friendly staff make Summit Diner the ‘go to’ neighborhood place for a quick meal or easy take-out. Over the past year, Summit Diner has listened to its over 1,800 VIP members and added craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and new menu items like Ditka Sausages. Excited to celebrate this important anniversary with everyone, Summit Diner will be offering a complimentary dessert with all dinners for the entire month of October. If you’ve not yet had a chance to experience this exciting addition to North Scottsdale’s eateries, then be sure to stop in.
Vi at Silverstone, Newcomers Club Raise Funds for Homeless Seniors Vi at Silverstone, a continuing-care retirement community, and the Newcomers Club of Scottsdale teamed together to raise money for the Justa Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless seniors, by hosting a wine-tasting event. Sixty guests sipped on wines of the Pacific Northwest while raising money for the organization. Vi matched the money raised, doubling the donation made to Justa. “The Justa Center does not receive any government monies. We are grateful … for this fund raiser,” said Scott Ritchey of the Justa Center. “We so appreciate the generous hearts as we try to end homelessness for our older adults. Eighty-year-old people, especially 80-year-old veterans, should not be homeless.”
Tobias’ Automotive Specialists Earns AAA Top Shop Award Anthem-
and
Cave
Creek-based
Tobias’
Automotive
has been awarded AAA’s Top Shop Award, an honor bestowed upon only 29 auto repair shops in Arizona in 2013. According to Don Nunnari, AAA vice president of automotive and travel services, Tobias’ surpasses AAA’s stringent requirements and represents the best that AAA’s automotive network has to offer. Family-owned and operated, Tobias’ Automotive Specialists is owned by husband-and-wife team Andy and Louise Tobias. The automotive repair company, established in 1989, has been recognized with the award for five years in a row. Both
Tobias’
locations
feature
eight
service
bays,
state-of-the-art
diagnostic equipment and a team of ASE-certified technicians. The Tobias’ are known as hands-on owners who have made giving back to their community a priority. Louise grew up in the automotive business and Andy is an ASE-certified technician.
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“The Top Shop honor is a valuable recognition for our entire team, including our long-standing employees who have made a commitment to excellence,” Andy Tobias said. “Our customers, who keep us in business, have placed their trust in us for nearly 25 years and we value that trust.” In addition to meeting 20 different criteria for the award, Tobias’ Automotive Specialists maintained a 100 percent customer approval rating. They are actively involved in the community and uphold an exemplary business reputation. The Tobias’ accepted their awards at a luncheon in Phoenix.
Connect with Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Whether you are new to the neighborhood or are looking for fun ways to connect to the pulse of the community, the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has opportunities to network, learn and create friendships. Join chamber members throughout the month of October. October 9 – A fun evening of business building at a fun and whimsical location celebrating Roy and Kathy Catalo’s 20 years in Montessori. Come see Cave Creek Montessori, mix and mingle and feel like a kid again! Refreshments will be served. Come check out a local business while meeting some of the businessmen and women of the community. This mixer will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. The public is welcome. October 15 – If mid-day is more your speed, join the Chamber for Profitable Opportunities with Empowering Results (POWER) Lunch. Meet Loren Condron of Dotted & Crossed Marketing, as he discusses Facebook 101, an interactive workshop to effectively navigate your Facebook page. How do I upload a photo from my smart phone to my business page? Why does my logo look fuzzy when I add it to my
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This yearÕs parade will pay special tribute to! POWs, Purple Heart Recipients & Wounded Warriors ! Floats, bands, schools, military units. RSVP required for this event, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ItÕs the BIGGEST Veterans Parade in AZ! everyone to see? Bring your mobile devices and learn hands on!!
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October 29 – Encore is a way for our business community to give back to a local non-profit. Tonight we will go back in time and explore the
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clothing worn by early settlers. Part of the evening proceeds will go back to further the great work of the Cave Creek Museum. The cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and it will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek. October 31 – No tricks here, only treats! Interim Town Manager Rodney Glassman will speak to attendees about working together and moving Cave Creek forward, from infrastructure-planning and public art, to economic development and the Great Western Challenge. See you there and don’t be scared – the ghouls only come out at night! This business breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. The public is welcome to attend. Breakfast will be provided by Harold’s Corral. Cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members. 480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org
Become a Champion: Be a Sponsor for UCP United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona (UCP) is looking for sponsors for their Fourth Annual Champions in Life Night Gala, which will take place Nov. 15 at the Ritz Carlton. This important event will help UCP serve approximately 7,000 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and developmental delays, and individual and business sponsorships are critical and appreciated. UCP dramatically impacts children and families every day by providing comprehensive services to children and adults with disabilities by making dreams come true to live life without limits. It helps people like Thomas, who was born at 25 weeks and had 10 brain surgeries before he was two years old. Thomas loves music and his first attempt to move across the floor was driven by his desire to press buttons on a piano keyboard.
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He thoroughly enjoys dancing with his mom and, now that he is using the walker provided by UCP, Thomas and his mom dance together often while holding hands. If you are interested in this sponsorship opportunity, contact Paul Cocuzza at pcocuzza@ucpofcentrlaz.org. 602-540-5348
October 3 Foothills Caring Corps Hosts Open House The Foothills Caring Corps located at 7275 E. Easy St. in Carefree is celebrating its newly renovated office space and expanded services by hosting an open house Oct. 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tour the facility while enjoying refreshments. The Foothills Caring Corps will provide information regarding its programs as well as its two new services that include friendly pet visits and a medical equipment loan closet in conjunction with the Kiwanis of Carefree. Attendees are invited to make and establish volunteer connections while becoming a part of the Foothills Caring Corps family. 480-488-1105 www.foothillscaringcorps.com
October 4-6 Desert Treasures 40th Anniversary It all began Oct. 6, 1973 in Spanish Village in Carefree. Robert Vander Leest, manager of Spanish Village, and his wife Dorothy, decided to put Bob’s rock collecting hobby to work. On that date they opened their store, Desert Treasures, a fixture in Carefree for all these years at #11 Spanish Village, 7208 Ho Rd. Scores of loyal customers continue to return year after year to shop and experience the ancient fossils and dazzling crystals offered by Mother Earth. Children who shopped at Desert Treasures in the 70s and 80s now return with their children, and sometimes grandchildren, to find the same wonderful gifts from the earth that fascinated them so many years before. Today Desert Treasures is owned by the daughter of the founders, Barbara Vander Leest. The store has expanded to include gemstone jewelry, and many unique Southwestern gifts. In celebration of the 40-year milestone, Desert Treasures will be hosting a three-day event Oct. 4 through Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spanish Village store. There will be sales, refreshments, raffles, daily specials and many door prizes for everyone who attends the celebration.
October 4–13 Desert Foothills Theater Presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, kicks off its new season with its youth theater production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., in north Scottsdale. Octob er 2013
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Morning, matinee and evening performances vary depending on date. Tickets range from $11 to $21. In addition, Ariel’s Under the Sea Tea Party will take place at the theater at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 6. The special pre-performance lunch hosted by the English Rose Tea Room includes the chance to meet the play’s characters up-close. Tickets for the tea party are $10 for adults and children. Tickets may be purchased online. 480-488-1981 www.dftheater.org
October 6 Get Groovy for a Cause in Cave Creek Feeling Groovy? “A Flashback to the Sixties” is the theme of Scully Learning Center Foundation’s third annual fundraiser to benefit developmentally disabled residents. Good food and good music for a good cause will be on-hand Oct. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cave Creek Smokehouse Restaurant’s outdoor patio, 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. The event, featuring “Name that Tune” and “Best Hippie Costume” contests, live music, food, drinks, games and prizes, will also have live and silent auctions with donated items from area merchants. Tickets are $40. Kids under 10 are admitted free. The Scully Learning Center Foundation provides a variety of meaningful, creative, and fun experiences including hiking, cooking, yoga, music, ceramics and organic gardening designed to promote and improve socialization and life skills for developmentally disabled participants who live within the boundaries of the Cave Creek Unified School District. Participants in the program are diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. www.scullylearningcenter.org
October 6 Author Reception at Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek Museum will host a special author reception and book signing for Patrick Grady’s book, “Cave Creek and Carefree” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the museum. Written by Grady and museum volunteers, the new Arcadia
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona Presents the 4th Annual:
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publication features articles on historic aspects of the two towns and an array of compelling photographs, many from the museum collection. Books are being sold for $22. All proceeds benefit the museum. Located at 6140 Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek, the Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. Museum hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free. 480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org
October 8 Soroptimist 36th Annual Spaghetti Dinner The Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills’ 36th Annual spaghetti dinner will be held Oct. 8 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Harold’s in Cave Creek. Raffle items, a silent auction and a live auction will raise money to support service projects to benefit women and children. One of the highlights of the night is the Dinner for Eight opportunity. Place your bids on a wonderful dinner in a private home in Carefree. Personal Chef James Howard will prepare a gourmet dinner for eight people. The highest bidder will have a choice of several entrees, a variety of wines served with dinner, live musical entertainment, and lots of food, fun, festivities and friendship!! Tickets for this family event are $15 for adults and $7 for children. 480-861-4188 www.sisaguarofoothills.org
October 11 Big Pete Pearson’s Birthday/ Anniversary Bash at Janey’s Coffee House On Oct. 11, Big Pete Pearson, the King of Blues, will celebrate his fifth wedding anniversary and 77th birthday with a BBQ Bash at Janey’s Coffee House, 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. Born Oct. 4 and married two days and many years later, Big Pete is looking forward to celebrating with his wife Kelly Pearson, a professor of music theory and voice at Estrella Mountain Community College. Big Pete will be grilling all day and into the evening as designated BBQ pit master. With only a $10 cover charge, the event is a perfect way to celebrate the legendary Big Pete. Food starts at 6:30 p.m. and music at 8 p.m. Janey’s Coffeehouse is a fitting venue for Big Pete. Known for its good food, good drinks and live music, Janey’s is more than a coffeehouse; it Octob er 2013
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is a community. After his first performance at Janey’s, Big Pete became part of the family and he has called Janey’s “home” ever since. A dominant figure in the Phoenix blues scene, Big Pete Pearson was born in Jamaica, but is considered a local. A veteran musician for over 66 years, Big Pete has performed and traveled throughout the United States and abroad. In 1995, he was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. www.bigpeteblues.com info@janeyscavecreek.com 480-575-6885
October 12 Cars for Charity Our Lady of Joy Church and the Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce their third annual car show “Cars for Charity” Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church parking lot, located at 36811 N. Pima Rd. in Carefree. The show will have an estimated 150 participants entering everything from hot rods, antique Ford Model T’s to modern day Corvettes, Ferraris, Maseratis, muscle cars and customs. Vendors selling car accessories and services, as well as specialty items for the whole family will be on site. Several local auto dealer sponsors such as Airpark Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat; BMW of North Scottsdale; Right Toyota; Ferrari-Maserati-Lotus; and Legends Cadillac will have cars on display as well. There will be plenty of awards in each class. The first 150 entries will receive a free T-shirt, goodie bag and event coaster. Car contest entry fees received before Sept. 10 will be $35 per vehicle; after Sept. 10 the entry fee will be $45. A few examples of award categories are Best in Show, Best in Class, Pastor’s Choice and a Men’s and Women’s People’s Choice. Raffles, 50/50 drawings, food and shopping for the whole family will be available, and proceeds will benefit various church and Knights of Columbus charities. Admission is free. www.carshowscottsdale.com
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October 15 Sheriff Joe Arpaio to Speak at the Sonoran Speakers Club The Sonoran Speakers Club opens with
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2013-14
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Joe
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If you wish to become a member of the Sonoran Speakers Club, dues to attend presentations of all six speakers are $65 per person, or $20 per person for one event. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m.; dinner ($28 all-inclusive) is at 6 p.m. You must have a reservation to attend.
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October 17, 19 Upscale Singers Offer Youth Scholarships Calling all youth singers! If singing is your passion and you’d like to hone your skills, this may be the opportunity for you!
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The Upscale Singers announce their
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are
held
at
the
Desert
Hills
Presbyterian Church at 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway. This is the same church where the Upscale Singers present their annual Christmas concert.
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Students sing either one or two songs at their audition. An accompanist is provided, or they may use a CD or iPod, provided there are no lead
If you are interested in submitting
vocals on the accompaniment. The auditions are private, and Upscale
community events, please email to
Singers have a reputation with the area vocal teachers for providing a
shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of
warm and positive setting for all the young singers who try out.
the month prior to publication.
480-575-0188 www.upscalesingers.com
October 18 St. Olaf Orchestra Kicks Off Pinnacle Concert Series The 2013-2014 Pinnacle Concert Series begins Oct. 18 with the presentation of the St. Olaf Orchestra. The 92-member St. Olaf Orchestra is one of the premier ensembles at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, internationally recognized for its musical excellence. In addition to its annual tours of the United States, appearances on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and the famous Christmas telecasts with the St. Olaf Choir, the St. Olaf Orchestra has performed throughout Scandinavia and Europe and recently toured China in 2012. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45, and student tickets are free. 480-303-2474 www.pinnacleconcerts.org
October 18 13th Annual Taste of the Town The Arizona Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association is proud to invite you to the 13th Annual Taste of the Town. The event showcases signature dishes from some of the finest restaurants in the Valley, complemented by fine wine and premium beer. Attendees will enjoy live music by Shallow Water throughout the evening and bidding in a first-class silent auction. The event also features a wine and jewelry raffle. The captivating Scottsdale Quarter sets the stage for a night of sophistication and celebration located at 15270 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. The event will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds from Taste of the Town will benefit more than 2,400 Arizona families affected by neuromuscular diseases registered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Join us for a fun-filled evening and help us to assist the families affected by this disease in the local community. This event is for attendees 21 and over. Limited tickets are $65, and available online. 480-753-9084
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www.tasteofthetownaz.com
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October 18–20 Biketoberfest at the Hideaway Grill and Tap Haus Time flies when you’re having fun! Mark Bradshaw’s Hideaway Grille in Cave Creek will celebrate its 15-year anniversary with
If you are interested in submitting
Biketoberfest Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. Day rides, live
community events, please email to
music, contests and a silent auction are just a few of
shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
the festivities that will take place at both Bradshaw’s Hideaway Grill, and his other local hangout, the Cave Creek Tap Haus. A welcome stop during Arizona Bike Week, the Hideaway, located at 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek, is an established hub for local bikers and those just passing through. Known as Arizona’s favorite Biker Bar, it plays host to custom bike builders, motorcycle celebrities and enthusiasts. Its longevity is a testament to its owner’s entrepreneurial spirit. Since 1998, Bradshaw has evolved his hole-in-the-wall hangout into a national biker destination. Its name has appeared in several notable motorcycle magazines, including Easy Rider, American Bagger and Biker. A decade after founding the Hideaway, Bradshaw teamed up with Jim and Lisa O’ Toole to establish the Cave Creek Tap Haus next door at 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd. With over 50 microbrews and domestic beers on tap, it boasts the largest array of locally brewed beers. The 8,000-square-foot venue is more than accommodating. It is the perfect counterpart to the Hideaway Grill and caters to a more diverse crowd. The extensive menu includes more than the usual burgers and fries, with seafood dishes, salads, pastas, and even a kids’ meal section, the Tap Haus delivers on all fronts. The Tap Haus will host a dart contest in the beer garden, as well as a Bikini Bike Wash. The final day of Biketoberfest begins with the Buddy Stubbs Ride. A silent auction at the Tap Haus, as well as a “Burn Out” contest will round out Sunday’s events. Vendors and live music will be a feature throughout the weekend. Biketoberfest runs Oct. 18-20 with nonstop entertainment, beginning with a day ride at noon on Friday. The route ends at the Tap Haus for an Arizona Bike Builders Dinner, followed by a Metal King concert at 9 p.m. www.cavecreekbiketoberfest.com
October 19 100 Club of Arizona Poker Run On Saturday Oct. 19, the Second Annual 100 Club of Arizona Poker Run will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. It will be an action-packed day with motorcycle riding, raffles and an auction to benefit the 100 Club of Arizona, an organization that assists surviving family members of fallen police officers, firefighters and other first responders. Free Registration begins at the Hideaway Grill, 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek, from 9 to 11 a.m. The highest poker hand wins a tactical shotgun. Late registration will be at Kimmyz on Greenway from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Don’t ride but want to join in on the fun? Head over to the Tap Haus at 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek by 4 p.m. for the raffle, auction and free concert featuring Johnny Bulldog of CCR. Prizes include tasers, guns, guitars and more. Proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of Arizona survivors fund. 480-595-0358 www.rideazpromotions.com
October 19 Cowboys for Kids Family Fall Festival Cowboys for Kids is a non-profit organization sponsoring
rodeo
events
to
provide funds for programs helping children in need. Please join us at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
for
a
great
day of family fun Oct. 19. Gates open at 10 a.m., and the grand entry is at noon. www.cowboysforkids.net
October 22 MindQuest Presents Jack Grady The FCF-MindQuest Lecture Series kicks off its 2013-2014 season Oct. 22 with a look back in history. The first speaker will be local historian, J. Patrick Grady who will talk about pioneer life in Cave Creek by sharing stories of gunslinger James Houck and Charles Hardy, who fled Colorado to escape the law, as well as Cattle Kate, among others. Coffee and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. at the FCF-Holland Community Center located at the corner of 60th Street and Carefree Highway, with the lecture beginning at 7 p.m. Registration for the entire season or for individual lectures now available online. 480-488-1090 www.azfcf.org/mindquest_lectures.html
October 25–27 Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival The Second Annual Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival at Scottsdale Waterfront will be held Oct. 25 through Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This year’s festival will feature 125 nationally acclaimed, world-renowned artists showcasing original artwork. Come browse their
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community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
inspirational work, including sensational oil paintings on canvas, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, charcoals and mixed media. Entertainment includes featured musician Elijah Bossenbroek, who has written his own compositions since he was 14 years old. The festival also features pianist Jason Tracy and country guitarist Scott Helmer. Wineries will offer tastings of their selections of red, white and blush wines from around the world. The $10 fee includes an engraved souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Organic goat cheese sampling is also available to complement the wine tasting. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this unforgettable event at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Admission is $3 for adults, all three days. Parking is free, and valet parking is offered for an additional fee. The Scottsdale trolley is also available as a complimentary service and runs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scottsdale Waterfront is located at 7135 E. Camelback Rd. in Scottsdale. 480-837-5637 www.thunderbirdartists.com
October 25 Gin Blossoms Rock Cave Creek The Gin Blossoms will rock Cave Creek Oct. 25 during a special outdoor concert at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek, just minutes from north Scottsdale. Gates open at 8 p.m. and the band will take the stage at 9 p.m., following special guests Jared and the Mill. The concert takes place during the town’s festive Halloween “Cave Creek Wicked” event and is presented by Sanderson Ford and Dirty Tequila. Advance tickets are available at Harold’s Corral during restaurant hours or online. Four ticket options include: VIP patio section for $50, light appetizers will be served; premier seats in the first three rows for $50; general admission seats for $35 (rows 4-8), and general admission standing tickets for $25. Service charges apply. Day of show tickets increase by $5 and can be purchased at the gate. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com
October 25 Phantom Night at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church The whole family is invited to Pinnacle Presbyterian Church for an evening of Halloween music at Phantom Night 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The “Phantom of the Organ” will be playing your favorite scary tunes on the magnificent Richards Fowkes organ. Admission is free.
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Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. 480-303-2474 www.pinnacleconcerts.org
October 26 Carefree Oktoberfest It may have started in Munich, but it is hardly just a German thing anymore. Oktoberfest will be celebrated all around Phoenix this month. What makes the Oct. 26 Carefree festivities special is that they benefit the Arizona Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. The event begins at 3 p.m. with the 5K Optimism Run, Walk and Family Fun Bike Ride. At 5 p.m. at Carefree Station, quench your thirst with microbrews, ales, fine wines and gourmet food. Music by Mark Florentine and the Tremble Clefs
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will serve as a great backdrop for the festivities. In 2005, Joey Gregan, board president of the American
Parkinson’s
Disease
Association
Arizona Chapter, came up with the idea for this fundraiser, originally a wine tasting, and pitched it to Linda and Robert Gabrick, owners of Carefree Station restaurant. “They were eager to support our event from the start,” he says. “We have also seen tremendous growth in attendance. Last year we hosted more than 500 people. All proceeds help to support services for people with Parkinson’s disease in Arizona. “The event has evolved into an Oktoberfest theme in partnership with the Town of Carefree. In addition to some California wineries donating varietals, we have several fine ale distributors participating with many selections. The gourmet food will once again come from Carefree Station.” Tickets are $25 for the Carefree Oktoberfest, which also includes a raffle and silent auction. 480-215-6192 www.apdaarizona.org/fundraising-events/ oktoberfest-for-pd
October 26 “Mask”querade Ball to Benefit Foothills Caring Corps The public is invited to don costumes and masks for dinner and dancing at the Foothills Caring
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Corps’ Annual “Mask”querade Ball Oct. 26 at Terravita Golf and Country Club, 34034 N. 69th Way in Scottsdale. Octob er 2013
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The festive evening will begin with a 6 p.m. social, followed by dinner and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner and adult beverages will be available for purchase. The high-energy dance band Affinity will perform throughout the evening. Ballroom
dancers
from
the
Phoenix
USA
Dance Outreach Team will mingle with guests, demonstrating
the
latest
steps.
Guests
are
encouraged to wear costumes and masks, although they are not required. Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance. A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible and will benefit the Foothills Caring Corps. Tables of 10 are available with early reservations. 480-488-1105 www.foothillscaringcorps.com
November 2 Starry Knights at Camelot The much-anticipated Starry Knights at Camelot will take place this year at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2. Inspirational speakers will be the highlight of this event, which includes dinner, silent auction and live auctions to raise money for Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship. Starry Knights annual evening fundraising event for Camelot will highlight Scottsdale teen Patrick Bonner, who has been a student at Camelot for five years. Patrick is an exceptional, articulate young man who has had cerebral palsy since having a stroke when he was nine months old. Camelot
Therapeutic
Horsemanship
is
a
non-profit
organization that teaches horsemanship to children and adults who have physical disabilities. Camelot has been offering all services at no cost to students for 30 years and is located in north Scottsdale. Camelot will use funds raised through Starry Knights to continue to offer their horsemanship program to children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. Individual tickets are $125, and 10-ticket corporate packages are available for $1,000. www.camelotaz.org
November 8, 9 Coolwater’s Annual “Cool Stuff” Rummage Sale If you looking for some great bargains at very reasonable prices, stop by Coolwater Christian Church Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 for the annual “Cool Stuff” rummage sale. Bargains will include clothing, shoes, baby clothing, children’s toys, antiques, linens, sporting equipment, holiday décor, kitchen items, tools, household items and more. Doors open each day at 7 a.m.; sale continues until 2 p.m.
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Coolwater Christian Church is located at 28181 N. 56th St. in north Scottsdale, on the southeast corner of Dynamite and 56th Street. All proceeds from the sale go to community outreach,
supporting
non-profit
organizations
in the local area such as Soroptimist Club of Saguaro Foothills, Habitat for Humanity Central AZ, Foothills Food Bank, Scully Learning Center and Foothills Caring Corps. Limited, local pick-up service is available. If you have items to donate or for more information, please call. 602-499-0532 480-734-1422
November 14 Arizona Musicfest APPLAUSE! The curtain will rise on the Arizona Musicfest 2013-2014 season grandest
with
soiree
the –
year’s Arizona
Musicfest’s “APPLAUSE!” This special benefit performance and
dinner
celebrates
excellence in artistry and philanthropy and will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Troon Country Club. APPLAUSE
is
the
major
fundraiser of the year for Arizona
Musicfest
and
will
feature a concert performance by Broadway star Mike Eldred, with special
recognition
of
philanthropists
Susan
and Michael Rouleau in appreciation of their generous support of Arizona Musicfest. Guests will be treated to an exclusive introduction to this year’s festival by Arizona Musicfest Maestro Robert Moody. Make it an evening to remember for two, or assemble a table of your friends to enjoy an exceptional performance and a full gourmet meal prepared by the acclaimed chefs of Troon Country Club. You won’t find an experience like this anyplace else! Reservations are required to what promises to be one of the most pleasurable and glamorous events of the year. Tickets are $160 each. Troon Country Club is located at 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale. 480-488-0806 www.azmusicfest.org Octob er 2013
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halloween Cave Creek Wicked Writer Tom Scanlon
It starts with a horse costume contest and ends with a pub crawl. Sounds like Halloween, Cave Creek-style. The people behind Cave Creek Wicked promise their annual event will be
Family events 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
adult fun 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
spookier than ever as the town celebrates Halloween Saturday, October 26. Family events will take place along Cave Creek Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by adult fun from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Highlights include: • The horse costume contest, starting at 11 a.m. at Black Mountain Feed, 6198 E. Cave Creek Rd. • A pet costume contest, with prizes for scariest and cutest costumes, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Wild West Pawn. • A kid costume contest, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Frontier Town. • Adaptive Force dancers performing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and other spooky routines; they will pop up with flash mob performances from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Witches’ Brew and glitter tattoos will be provided all day at Pink Cadillac, 6220 E. Cave Creek Rd.
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There will also be community-wide trick-or-treating, face painters, music, arts and crafts and more. After sundown, costumed adults may board a bus for a thirst-quenching tour of local bars and saloons. The first stop is Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, followed
by
the
Smokehouse/Pour
House, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Harold’s Corral and the Cave Creek Tap Haus. The venues will hold costume contests, Halloween-themed cocktails and prizes. Fran Booth came up with the Wicked idea two years ago. “It is the only all-day, all-night Halloween event in Arizona,” Booth said. Cave Creek Wicked was a hit from the start, with 5,000 people attending the first year, and more the next. “We
change
how
we
do
things
every year but keep the favorites, which are community-wide trick or treating, the three costume contests and the 80 “Thriller” dancers,” says Booth. “Because we are a Western community, a horse costume contest was a must! The horses average about 12-15 per contest, the pets were about 85 and the kids were 50-125. The nighttime pub crawl draws thousands and we are up to seven saloons – a record this year.” As it can get a bit crowded, she recommends parking on the east lot of Frontier Town and across the street at the underground garage. www.cavecreekwicked.com Octob er 2013
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Through a
Mother’s Grace
There are very few things in life that can provide a deeper, more meaningful learning experience than the responsibility of providing for another life. No matter how a woman defines herself before a child is born, that identity inevitably changes when she holds her child for the first time.
Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
One Scottsdale mom has captured that moment of love and nurtured it so that its glow would not fade. In 2000, when Michelle Moore-Fanger gave birth to her second child, she honored her inherent instinct to protect her children in a remarkable way. She recognized the sorority that exists through motherhood, that so many women
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are deeply moved by the miracle of life and the fierce love they develop for their children. She began to see that the world is full of children who, because of illness, economic struggles, tragedies or grief, could benefit from the collective love of that nurturing sisterhood. She gathered some friends, Tricia Feagles, Dawn Pacheco, Leann Mariano and Terri Buccino, and created Mother’s Grace, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mothers and children who have endured life tragedies. They built a board consisting of professional women who donate their time and expertise. By providing financial support and guidance to women in need, Mother’s Grace empowers those who have endured their own struggles to make a difference by helping others inflicted with similar circumstances. Simply put, Mother’s Grace empowers women to turn their pain into purpose. In 2005, Michelle and board member Dawn Pacheco were moved by the devastation in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. Together with their sons, they visited the city to help rebuild. There, the women experienced first-hand the grief and economic struggle of other mothers. Then Michelle lived out her own tragedy. In 2008, she was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. Three weeks later, her 7-year-old son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Through her own family’s hardship, and by the gift of her recovery, she began to comprehend the impact that illness has on families’ financial and emotional lives and the difference she could make. Since its early inception, Mother’s Grace has helped African refugee mothers build a library and bring Christmas to 75 newly designated refugee children. Octob er 2013
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No matter how a woman defines herself before a child is born, that identity inevitably changes when she holds her child for the first time. It has provided monetary aid for families with parents or children suffering from cancer. Contributions have been made for juvenile diabetes research, and money has been given for AIDS diagnostic equipment and treatment in Uganda. Mothers Grace has helped over 100 individual mothers with physical and monetary support during crises. Fifteen Mother’s Grace grant recipients have gone on to continue the cycle of giving back. Mother’s Grace helps by providing the seed money and expertise needed to jump-start new charitable organizations. “We wish to propel this compassionate giving, thus touching more lives in our community with greater power,” Michelle explained. Mother’s grace relies on donations, fundraising activities and grants to operate. This year, they will be holding Mother’s Grace Live, a fundraiser to replenish their charitable giving fund so that they can continue to affect more lives. Last
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year, Mother’s Grace raised over $75,000, which was distributed to mothers and children facing overwhelming circumstances. Funds were used to help rebuild homes after natural disasters, to defray medical costs for mothers battling cancer and other life threatening diseases, and to pay living expenses for mothers caring for children in hospice. Join Mother’s Grace October 26 at Rancho Manana Golf Club from 5:30 to 10 p.m. for a very special Mother’s Grace Live. Dinner will be catered by Tonto Bar and Grill, and live music will be provided by local favorites Easton Ashe, Lea Cappelli and Bill Dutcher. A silent auction, live raffles, dancing and beer and wine selection will all be available, with proceeds to benefit Mother’s Grace. The event is sponsored by Harris, Powers & Cunningham, Jackie Miller of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, the UPS Store of Carefree, the Knippenberg Foundation and JW Marriot’s Stone Grill restaurant. Online registration is required for this to-be-soldout event. Tickets are $110 per person, and should be ordered online. To do so, visit the Mother’s Grace website, www.mothers-grace.org and click the “donate” tab. Make a donation of $110 per ticket and fill out the entire billing information section, including email address, home address and phone number. Bar-coded tickets and formal invitations will be mailed promptly. www.mothers-grace.org www.facebook.com/pages/MothersGrace/196458780398320
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benefit 13th Annual Foothills Empty Bowls Writer Tom Scanlon
Looking for a way to enjoy a nice lunch and provide food for others? The 13th Annual Foothills Empty Bowls Project Lunch benefit for the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center
Friday October 18 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carefree Town Center
will be held Friday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carefree Town Center. A minimum donation of $15 provides patrons with a hand-crafted ceramic or glass bowl. The cost also includes a pasta lunch provided by Carefree Resort & Conference Center; the luncheon event also includes a silent auction and boutique. Foothills Food Bank was founded in 1988 and is located in downtown Cave Creek. According to the non-profit agency, “Last year, our client numbers more than doubled, and they are still growing.� The food bank is supported by donors, as well as generous local organizations and businesses.
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Foothills
Food
Resource
Center
emergency
Bank
and
provides
supply
of
an
food,
referral information and financial assistance
to
individuals
and
families in the foothills area who are in a crisis situation. According to the food bank, “The
North
Valley
is
often
thought of as an area of wellto-do communities with middleto upper-class residents who are getting along just fine. Pleasant urban surroundings disguise the fact that many North Valley residents
are
barely
making
ends meet.� The Foothills Food Bank assists families
in
Canyon
City,
Anthem,
Black
Carefree,
Cave
Creek, Desert Hills, New River, north Phoenix, north Scottsdale and other North Valley areas. The
Empty
sponsored Arts
Bowls by
League,
the the
event
is
Sonoran Town
of
Carefree and Carefree Resort & Conference Center. 480-488-1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com www.sonoranartsleague.org
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
Picture This …
Mountains of the Land Photo Contest
Bob Hughes first place
photographers’ choice in the 2012 Black Mountain Photo Contest
What must Arizona’s earliest inhabitants have thought as they first crossed the rugged North Valley terrain with its towering saguaros, striking wildlife and majestic mountain sunsets? Surely their thoughts must have been similar to the reverence and respect we feel today. For those who have come to peace with the rhythm and flow of desert life, the colossal marching of dust storms across the valleys, the scurry of lizards across the sun-scorched earth, and the first blooms of the prickly pear after monsoon rains are more than postcard fodder; they are part of who we are.
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The golden hours – those first ticks of the clock after the sun rises, and again before it sets – are truly magical in our mountain preserves. Iconic mountain landmarks that serve as a backdrop to daily activities take front and center stage as they are washed with blue
Helena Spandau
was only 8 when she was selected as a BMPC finalist last year. the judges didn’t know HER AGE until AFTER she was selected.
and purple splendor while the sun makes its grand circadian entrances and exits. There is surely not a single creature who has witnessed the sight that has not held his breath in awe of the daily spectacle. Two of those mountain monuments, Daisy Mountain in New River and Anthem and Black Mountain in Carefree and Cave Creek, are among the most notable in our desert foothills communities. With their conservation as a priority for Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT), they are more than just beautiful; they are iconic examples of the importance of taking care of the precious natural resources in and around our desert mountain communities. As part of their conservation efforts, DFLT, which has merged with both the Black Mountain Conservancy and the North Country Conservancy in recent years, is inviting local residents and visitors to capture their love for the desert foothills in photographs with the 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust photo contest. “The photo contest is intended to encourage a deeper appreciation for the unique characteristics of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain,” said DFLT Executive Director Sonia Perillo. “Photos can be taken any time, but should feature Black Mountain or Daisy Mountain in some way.” Octob er 2013
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Deanna Bailey
won first place in the 13-18 year old category of the 2012 Daisy Mountain Photo Contest
Submissions for Mountains of the Land photo contest
According to Perillo, photographer judges’ top picks and
will be judged by professional photographers Alan
the People’s Choice Award winner will be announced at
Lowy, Kazu Okutomi, Richard Rubenstein, Jerry Sieve
an awards reception for entrants to be held at the Desert
and Mike Spinelli, who will choose 13 winning photos,
Foothills Library December 4. All photos will be used in the
including one in the Under 18 category. Winning photos
2014 Mountains of the Land Trust photo contest calendar,
will then go on public display for viewing and voting for
which will be unveiled at the reception. Calendars will be
the People’s Choice Award.
available for sale just in time for holiday gift‐giving.
The photos will be shown at Anthem Autumnfest October
“By calling attention to the beauty and majesty of Black
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Mountain and Daisy Mountain, Desert Foothills Land Trust
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hopes to emphasize the importance of land conservation
from November 4‐10. The photos will then move to the
in our communities,” Perillo added. “We can’t wait to see
Desert Foothills Library November 11, where they will
your photos and to celebrate the landscape we love!”
remain through early December. Complete rules and entry forms are available online, or Voting for the People’s Choice Award will end November
at the DFLT office at 7518 E. Elbow Bend in Carefree,
15. Votes can be cast at the locales where they are
or Town of Carefree, Town of Cave Creek or Anthem
exhibited, and also on the land trust’s Facebook page.
administrative offices. Submissions must be received by 4 p.m. October 18.
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Left to Right I Fran & horse Penny I Chaz & horse Rowdy
six gun cowboy competition
Fran Booth & Chaz Lee of Six Gun Entertainment What’s the most fun part of your event? Seeing the excitement and wonder on all the children’s faces. Why did you choose to take part in this? We decided three years ago to take on the task of producing and delivering a high energy and explosive production. I mean, how can you have an event named “Wild West Days”
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Days
Wild West
The idea may be hard for you to percolate as you sip a cappuccino at Janey’s Coffee House or the Grotto Café. You may have a difficult time picturing it, as you browse through bright art galleries and friendly boutiques. And it actually might be hard to stomach, as you dine on gourmet fare at Le Sans Souci, Binkley’s or Tonto.
As strange as it may seem, the peaceful, artsy, tasteful town of Cave Creek was once the Wild West. Yes indeed, bullets and arrows once whizzed through the air here, as Cave Creek was founded as a U.S. Cavalry station in 1870. As soon as the Cavalry-Apache skirmishes quieted down, things got really wild, as gold miners rushed into town. They lived in tents and, when they weren’t digging for gold in the hills, they would amuse themselves with what might be called the Wild West Olympics: wild parties with shooting, roping, gambling and drinking competitions. Disagreements over who was the best roper or if cards were marked were settled with fists. And, occasionally, gunfights. “It was pretty wild,” confirms Evelyn Johnson, director of the Cave Creek Museum. Though she notes that there is little written documentation of social (and not-so-social) life in Cave Creek in the true Wild West era, “It’s safe to say there was the drinking. And I’m sure a few of them would jump on their horse and do stupid things. I’m sure there was shooting of firearms, target shooting, ‘See if you knock that can off.’ And a few ruffles of fists.”
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And, Johnson notes, “It’s reported we had 13 bars in 1946. That is when we got our first church. And remember, we were founded in 1870. In those days, you were considered civilized when you had your first church.” These days, Cave Creek is civilized, peaceful and modern, except for Wild West Days, when the city’s background charges to the foreground, a-whoopin’ and a-hollerin’ and a-ridin’ and a-shootin’ (to paraphrase Slim Pickens, from the Western satire “Blazing Saddles”).
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Left to Right I Kristen & Horse Barley I Linda & Horse Chubby I Denise & Horse Jack
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Jean Glass Wild West Days Organizer Wild West Days event you are associated with: Co-Chair, overall planning and administration. Here in 2013, what’s the “wildest” thing about Cave Creek? Okay, not to toot our own horn, but really, what other town do you know of in the United States that is home to such spectacular natural beauty, and can say it hosts pig races, mutton bustin’, bathtub races, Wild West cowboy stunt performances, quick-draw gun competitions, live bull riding, Miss Wild West Days and a cast of Western cowboys, cowgirls and other period characters roaming the streets?
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One weekend a year, the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association throws a giant party not only celebrating the town’s heritage, but recreating what rugged Cave Creekers were doing here nearly a century and a half ago. This year, the Wild West show goes down Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 1-3. We’re talking bathtub and pig races (though not together, thank God and the ASPCA), bull riding and good ol’ “meet me at high noon and load your pistols” shootouts. shooting,
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barrel racing and mutton bustin’, there’s also a big parade, the popular Miss Wild West beauty contest, a Wild West playland for kids and even a headline country music and entertainers. And it’s all for good causes. This year, Wild West Days supports horse-related charities Triple R Horse Rescue, New Beginnings Paso Fino Horse Rescue and Horse Rhythm Foundation, as well as the International Rett Foundation, the Cave Creek Museum, the Foothills Food Bank, the 100 Club of Arizona and the International Fire Fighters Fund for the Yarnell 19. The Wild West Bull Fest will hold bullriding competitions in the ring behind
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Left to Right I Caley & Horse Buster I Rosie & Horse Cody
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Leslie Jensen Wild West Days Parade Organizer Wild West Days event Parade chair Why did you choose to take part in this? My passion for our community and its culture. If you could travel back in time, which Wild West character would you like to be? Annie Oakley
Leslie & Horse Joey
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Buffalo Chip Saloon. This is actually the spot for a year-round connection to the old times, as Buffalo Chip owner Larry Wendt hosts bull-riding shows every Wednesday and Friday night. Said the master of ceremonies on a recent night after a rider scampered out of the ring: “He was about a foot away from an ivory enema, if you know what I mean.” In addition to the real deal, there will have mechanical bull riding for those who want a taste of the action – but not too much. Buffalo Chip will also have the wildly popular mutton bustin’ competition for kids, where they ride sheep for 8 seconds and pig racing next door at Harold’s Corral. Country and “cowboys blues” bands will be cranking it up for the biggest party of the year in Cave Creek, with live music at Buffalo Chip, Harold’s, Tap Haus across the street and the Pour House in Frontier Town. Says Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia, “Citizens and merchants in the local community of Cave Creek anticipate the events of Wild West Days weekend, knowing that their small historic mining town will expand to embrace tens of thousands of visitors. … Our appreciation towards the founders of Wild West Days and the current stewards of this wonderful event remains strong.” He tips his hat to co-chairs Jean Glass and Johnny Ringo, as well as the many business folk and community members who volunteer to put on the wild event. www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com
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Musician or a stand-up comedian?
Bill Dutcher
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So you’ve come to have a little sushi, maybe a little sake or
“I tell people I’ve got a five-piece band in my head.”
beer, and you’ve heard the Electric Eel has a talented solo guitarist. OK, so he’s rocking out a little Led Zeppelin … but why
Dutcher is a native of Dublin, Ohio, who came to Arizona to
is he singing into his guitar?
expand his musical career. He first lived in Cave Creek, then moved to Anthem. “I’ve been playing music for 25 years, solo
And what’s with that crazy looking double-necked guitar? Is this
for the last 18 years,” Dutcher said. “Besides performing I do
a musician, or a stand-up comedian? Or is he just plain nuts?
studio work, jingles, and I’ve been a teacher for many years. I’m blessed to do what I love for a living.”
Well, maybe just a little. Listen to a tale he tells between songs: “I’ve learned over the years best way to handle requests is wait
The odd-looking harp guitar with the big, curving second neck
until there’s five minutes left. Then say, ‘Oh, sorry, I don’t have
is a decade old. “When I was managing a guitar shop I met a
time!’ But one time I got cornered, there were a couple guys
guitar builder, and I commissioned him to build that back in 2002.
who were real insistent on their requests, even though there was only five minutes left. One guy wanted to hear The Who’s
Once the guitar maker delivered the harp guitar, Dutcher had to
‘Pinball Wizard.’ Another guy wanted to hear Johnny Cash’s
figure out what to do with it. “Getting the technique of playing
‘Folsom Prison.’ So I was like, ‘What am I going to do, here?’”
the bass and guitar at the same time took nine months. They don’t come with instructions. Harp guitars were big in the 1800s
He strums the guitar as he recreates his solution: Singing The
to 1930s. I haven’t seen a ‘Led Zeppelin Songbook for Harp
Who’s song in a Johnny Cash drawl.
Guitar.’ So I started arranging on my own.”
Yes, he’s a little different, this Bill Dutcher. He’s got a goofiness
Dutcher is now a master of the harp guitar, which is one
that’s almost, but not quite, in Bill Murray territory. Dutcher
of the tools he uses to provide a unique experience. “I like
looks more like another Bill who is an actor – Bill Pullman, with
using electronics, all the tremendous improvements in gizmos
that sideways glance and hint of a sneer. But make no mistake
and technology,” he said. “I’ll create a loop, and the inside
about it: Bill Dutcher is a serious talent. “I was really, really
of my guitar has a tiny microphone so I can overdub my
impressed with him,” a fellow guitar player said of Dutcher. “He
voice and create an acoustic symphony of layers. It breaks the
did a set of Jimi Hendrix, and took the needle all the way to
preconceived notions of what a solo guitar is. I’m very visual, I’m
the good side.”
always trying to draw the crowd in and engage the crowd. Not a night goes by when I don’t have someone come up to me after
A few weeks ago at the Electric Eel, Dutcher used that cryptic,
the show and say, ‘What’s this do?’ And I make a point to take
double-neck acoustic guitar to rock out Prince’s “Purple Rain,”
a portion of the show and explain what’s going on.”
using a foot pedal for an echo effect on his voice. He followed that with a slow, moody version of the Beatles’ “You’ve Got to
Dutcher in turn helps break the preconceived notion of what
Hide Your Love Away.” Dutcher also plays an occasional original
a night out for sushi is all about. For some, his music is just
song, such as a moving audio portrait of a homeless, beaten
background atmosphere as they socialize over Japanese food;
veteran (“Just sit and watch me burn”). Then, for his set closer,
others are actively engaged with the entertaining singer/guitar
he took on Harry Nilson’s “Lime in the Coconut,” matching the
player. “He’s been here over three years. We’re really lucky
over-the-top lyrics with wild energy, thumping the guitar face for
to have him,” says Barry Kirschner, who owns the Cave Creek
drums, using the foot pedal to loop and again singing into the
restaurant with his wife, Chef Kyongmi Ahn.
guitar for the echo. Dutcher plays at the Electric Eel on Cave Creek Road and Desert During a break, Dutcher chugged some ice water and explained
Willow Parkway every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 p.m. He also
his approach. “I’m a one-man band, but I use that moniker
plays at Cocomo Joe’s and other local venues.
casually. I call myself a modern acoustic guitarist. There’re not a lot of guys doing music the way I’m doing it, physically and
“I have a job where, when I clock in and go to work, people
of the era I’m doing. Playing guitar like a drum, that was an
clap,” says Dutcher, with that sneaky smile. “How good is that?”
accident – my elbow hit my guitar, and I thought, ‘Oh, that was a cool sound.’
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Young
Photographer Rebecca Writer Tom Scanlon
Rust
Those who are naturals at any given skill can drive the rest of the population crazy. Some folks pick up a guitar for the first time, and in a few weeks are playing songs flawlessly. Others try on a pair of rollerblades or ice skates, and soon enough are whizzing past flailing veterans. Similarly, the story of Rebecca Rust may have experienced photographers shaking their heads in dismay. She picked up a camera and, with no training, soon was taking photos of Cave Creek desert scenes that simply blew people away. “These are great! You should sell them!� friends and family members urged. The rookie photographer somewhat tentatively put a price tag on a few of her photos, and soon found a big demand for her work.
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Since the beginning of the year, she estimates that she has sold 50 of her enlarged photos, ranging in price from $300 to $2,000. Did we mention that she just turned 18? Yes, she’s a natural. Rebecca started taking photos at 17; less than a year later, people were putting up considerable money to buy her desert landscapes fused on metal. “I’ve done pretty well,” she says, quite an understatement. “Lots of people like my work.” Her shots of cactus and desert flowers have a striking depth of color and vigor. While her artistic creations seem effortless, they are the result of intense labor. First, Rebecca hikes deep into the desert to find a scene that catches her eye. She sets up her tripod and patiently waits for the light to strike just right on a towering saguaro or blossoming wildflower. She takes multiple shots, using a variety of exposures, later blending shots together on a computer program. The work is printed on thin metal by a high-end printer that uses lasers to fuse the photos onto the surface. Finally, it is sealed with gloss. She
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during a vacation to Hawaii, then came home and researched how to do it. “It’s different, and it’s beautiful. On metal, colors look almost three-dimensional,” Rebecca says. “And metal is waterproof. I’ve had customers put them on their front porch.” Rust’s photos won’t rust, in other words.
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The talented young photographer’s photos are on display at Arizona Creations Gallery in front of the historic Tumbleweed Hotel, which is owned by her parents, Gary and Jeri. Their daughter has caught the photography bug, big time. “I’m really into it,” the bright-eyed blonde said. “I don’t go anywhere without my camera.” When most people see a mountain lion, they might reach for a cell phone or a gun. When Rebecca Rust came across a big cat, she reached for her camera. “I couldn’t get the photo, it was too far away,” she recalled, with a sad chuckle. While it might be premature to dub her the Ansel Adams of the Desert, Rebecca Rust’s photos capture some of the little-seen beauty of Cave Creek and its surroundings. She had a deep affection for the cactus population,
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an emotional connection seen not only in the actual photos, but also in personalized titles such as “Three Kings in the Night Sky” and “Together Forever,” a scene of two saguaros seemingly joined at the prickly hip. A fourth-generation Arizonan, her camera leads her to the desert like a dowser to water. “My entire family’s from here, so I know a lot about the desert, a lot of landscapes. … It kind of inspires me to go out in the desert.” She’ll follow washes for miles into the desert in search of photos, or take mini-trips and hike around Bartlett Lake or Lake Pleasant in search of popping wild flowers. After homeschooling for high school, she now is a freshman at Paradise Valley Community College, where she is taking a photography class. What will she do after she graduates? “I’m hoping to open my own gallery.” That’s the dream of thousands of photographers. Some manage to sell enough over years to actually do it. At the rate she’s going, Rebecca Rust might open her own gallery while still a teenager. Though quite ambitious, it might be called a natural progression, for this natural photographer.
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Taste of Cave Creek:
Full of Fun, Flair and Flavor
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From Binkley’s to the Buffalo Chip to blown glasswork, Cave Creek has it all, and they’re not afraid to prove it. The 2013 Taste of Cave Creek event, which takes place Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17 at Stagecoach Village in downtown Cave Creek, promises to be a night unlike any other, and the town’s largest “Taste” event ever. More than 25 restaurants will descend upon Stagecoach Village in downtown Cave Creek for a two-day taste fest. The outdoor, open-air setting has proven in past years to be enjoyable for many. This year’s event will feature two stages with live music nightly, a wine and craft beer garden and tequila tastings. There will also be the nightly Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road Chili Cook-off and a new Salsa Challenge. Participating restaurants represent the eclectic mix that is Cave Creek and may include Amaro, Bart’s Indian Village, Binkley’s, Bryan’s BBQ, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Café Bink, Cave Creek Tap Haus, Carefree Resort & Villas, Cave Creek Smoke House, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, El Encanto Mexican Food, The Grotto, Harold’s, The Hideaway, Le Sans Souci, Roc2 Coffee, Saba’s, Chef Sara’s Vegan Academy, Tonto Bar & Grill, Uncle Louie, and Village Coffee & Crepes, among others. Kevin Binkley said, “We opened Binkley’s restaurant in Cave Creek in 2004 and haven’t looked back. We appreciate being part of a unique community that has a flavor all its own. The Taste of Cave Creek really shows people what variety the town has to offer. We wouldn’t miss it.” The Sonoran Arts League will also be representing with pride as they present a Fine Art Exhibition and Sale on both nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. More than 40 fine artists, members of the Sonoran Arts League, will be participating in the event. The league will be demonstrating and exhibiting their talents with a variety of artistic projects, including glasswork, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, gourds and mixed media. The Sonoran Arts League was founded in 1975 and is proud of their more than 450 members throughout the northeast desert foothills. Ninety-five percent of their members are practicing in multiple disciplines. Admission: $10, available at the gate Food tastings: $2 to $5 each www.tasteofcavecreek.com 480-488-1400 Octob er 2013
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5th Annual
Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival Writer Donna Kublin
Kim and daughter Krystal.
Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek is host to the 5th annual Fine Art and Wine Festival October 25, 26 and 27. The event will feature 85 fine artists and craftsmen, Arizona wines, food and continuous live entertainment. The finest works of art in original oils, acrylics, watercolors, stone and bronze sculptures, mixed media, handmade furniture, and exquisite jewelry by well-known artists will be on offer. The featured artist is award-winning master artist Kim Seyesnem Obrzut, who creates beautiful limited-edition bronze sculptures of Hopi women. Her brilliant work can be found in numerous museum
collections,
corporate
collections
and private collections all over the world. As a hugely successful bronze artist, a field typically dominated by men, she is one of the first Hopis to successfully work in the fine art bronze medium. She also holds the distinction of being the first Native American woman to work in bronze. Obrzut first began producing her iconic Hopi maidens over 20 years ago. Originally working in the traditional scrape-and-smooth method that Hopi potters have used for thousands of years, it wasn’t long before she transitioned into bronze. Employing her degree in fine arts from Northern Arizona University where she graduated summa cum laude, her career soared alongside a body of work that seeks to preserve the traditions and culture of the Hopi. “While my work is very
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THE TOWN OF CAVE CREEK & contemporary, it is also steeped in spiritual and symbolic content,” observes the artist. “I speak with my hands, the clay becomes my voice,” said Obrzut. “My
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work seeks to capture and symbolize the spirit of my Hopi culture, the oneness of us all, the beauty in harmony and the importance of nature and its gifts. The rhythmic forms depict a humble reverence for life itself.” When asked about her process, she said, “I now think back to my childhood and being with my grandfather, and how he was persistent in quality and traditional accuracy in how he carved dolls. These beliefs
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still influence me today.” Despite her extensive career, Obrzut nevertheless feels that she has only just scratched the surface of her cultural history. The Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona is thousands of years old with much remaining to be told about the Hopi women and their powerful place in Hopi history. Through her art, she seeks to reveal even more of the essence of her cultural history and the rich heritage of the Hopi. “After the corn was plenty, the arts were born to the Hopi,” said Obrzut. “In other words, the Hopi prayed, worked, cared for their family, and then developed the art forms we know today.” Obrzut’s career is mirroring her statement; now that her three daughters are grown, she has more time than ever to devote to her art. Her daughter Krystal works with and represents her mother at many art venues around the country. Krystal brings the stories behind her mother’s work to life. She is well-versed in the traditions behind her Native culture as they relate to her mother’s inspirations behind each piece her mother creates. Obrzut has been featured in many national magazine articles and her works have been published in various books on Southwest art. She has won numerous awards in art and sculpture shows across the United States in both Native and non-Native events. She has also had the privilege of serving four years on the board of directors for SWAIA, the
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organization that runs the Santa Fe Indian Market, the largest American Indian art show in the United States. The festival’s entertainment features world champion Native American Hoop Dancer Tony Duncan, the Yellow Bird Dancers, Estun-Bah, and VeeRonna with Sonoran Jazz.
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Tony Duncan is a five-time world champion Hoop Dancer and is consistently ranked among the top 10 in the world. He creates many intricate designs that can be seen in nature such as the Eagle and the World. He has traveled extensively across the United States as well as much of Europe and Asia and was recently invited to entertain the First Lady and her guests in Washington, DC. Estun-Bah has gained quick national recognition as a leading musical ensemble. He performed for First Lady Laura Bush at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC; the Indian Market, Santa Fe, NM; the Heard Museum Fair; and the Gathering of Nations PowWow, Albuquerque, NM. VeeRonna is a harpist who has finely tuned her entertaining abilities. She is a true entertainer engaging audiences with an authentic and personal style specializing in Sonoran jazz. Poised with both elegance and attitude, VeeRonna and her band bring both new music and old standards to life with a touch of Latin and a splash of Jazz. Stagecoach Village is under new ownership and has been undergoing some cosmetic changes to enhance the unique village-like property located in the foothills surrounding Cave Creek. The Western architecture and intimate design of the plaza are especially appealing for art venues, and it has hosted such popular events as the Taste of Cave Creek, the Cave Creek Indian Market, and the Sonoran Arts Festival. Stagecoach Village Art and Wine Festival 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek October 25 - 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 623-734-6526 www.vermillionpromotions.com www.kimobrzut.com
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MemorableImages
Writer Donna Kublin
Cave Creek Museum
Memorable images of Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) preserve areas by well-known
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and widely-published photographer, Jerry Sieve, are currently on exhibit at Cave Creek
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Museum until January and then the Desert Broom Library. Twenty one-of-a kind images
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that celebrate and highlight the unique natural lands are available for sale, with half the
Exhibit: Fall 2013
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proceeds to be donated to the DFLT. Over the past 37 years, over 600 images, including 11 covers, of Sieve’s work has
29710 N. Cave Creek Road,
been published in Arizona Highways, National Wildlife Federation magazine, Sierra Club
Cave Creek, AZ
magazine and National Geographic. He has published five stunning books of photographs,
Exhibit: January 6 - March 28, 2014
and has exhibited widely at galleries and shows across the United States. Sieve’s photographic artwork and aesthetic vision has evolved over time. During the
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earlier period, he was involved in a movement that reflected a certain way of seeing the
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world known as Group f/64, which had a particular purpose. With this approach in these landscapes, the land took on almost an environmental-utopian look, people were almost
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never seen. Showing the incredible beauty of the natural world was the goal.
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with teaching at Paradise Valley Community College at both the Black Mountain and main campus. “Teaching has opened my mind to many artistic visions,” said Sieve. “I do not know where this new direction will lead, but this way of seeing is distinctly different.” Sieve has always worked with film, large format film camera and tripod. He develops his images in his traditional dark room. Everything is done by hand without use of computers. “The challenge in the Land Trust project was to find order in chaos, as DFLT lands show the essence of wilderness,” said Sieve, who spent two years working on the project. “Finding the right way to capture it took some time.” All the exhibition photos are black and white, silver based images and selenium-toned, which increases the perceived contrast in the shadows, and also increases the archival properties of the prints. He processed all the prints and hand-colored them, and sometimes used gold and silver leaf metallic to highlight features. The images have an element of mystery, having a soft look with matte surface paper and minimal hand-tinting in soft pastel hues.
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His approach to the DFLT project is typical for Sieve and quite different than most. He explains: “The standard operating procedure regarding photography for many nowadays is that you just go out any old time and your device will make the image for you. This is not an attitude that is conducive to the idea of making ‘great’ images. It takes work and forethought to produce an image in the camera that will attain this high level of image making.” Sieve told a story about how he captured the Grand Canyon image. “It’s 3:30 a.m. The alarm goes off. I rub the sleep from my eyes and struggle to get up. After dressing, it’s time to get to the vehicle, which had been packed with camera gear the night before. Hard to call it ‘the night before’ as it was only four hours ago. My destination is Cape Royale on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. It is raining so the roads are slick. I have a good drive ahead of me so I will not really know the conditions I will be presented with until reaching the site. “As I drive the 23 miles or so out to the Cape Royale parking lot it continues to rain, but this is late summer, so these conditions can happen. After arriving at the parking lot, the rain has slowed but continues. There is about a one-mile hike to the image-making site that was scouted the previous day. “While hiking through the rain to the site, my anticipation grows, hoping that great conditions will present themselves. They do. Just before I get to Cape Royale, the sky clears in the east. I quickly set up the camera. It’s 5:15 a.m. The sun rises and bathes Wotan’s Throne and the canyon’s south rim with beautiful golden colored light. I choose a wide-angle (prime) lens to accentuate the foreground and moisture-laden clouds. The exposure must be precise as I am using film and there will not be a second chance. The exposure is made. Several minutes later, clouds block the direct light from the sun and the moment is gone. The rest of the day is cloudy with rain.” Sometimes enduring unpleasant conditions is required to make an image. “Nature has its own agenda of inter-relationships, and the nature photographer tries to show these relationships,” he said. “Sometimes we do not succeed; many times we do.” DFLT is very appreciative. “We are fortunate to have artists like Jerry who can help us tell our story of land conservation, and to celebrate the community’s love of land,” said DFLT Executive Director Sonia Perillo. DFLT works with communities and partners to protect, preserve, and steward sensitive land and species for the survival of the fragile Sonoran Desert.
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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue
Touchdowns in the Taverns in Cave Creek
Many of us from places like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Illinois pretty much came here as a mad scramble to get away from the weather. Once that fall snap comes, it’s a misery of snow and slush. Icy winds slap you in the face, sack you and drive you into the cold, hard ground. Oh, and let’s not forget the “audible at the line”: When you look out the window at 7 a.m. and realize you have to shovel a foot of white off the driveway. Once the weather blitz begins, it’s one personal foul after another, for months. No, there’s not much good about winter. Except football.
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Those who left their beloved teams behind to come to the sun can engage in a sort of group therapy on Sundays, thanks to the Cave Creek bars that serve as home-away-from-home for fans looking for that stadium experience – minus the wind chill. While the biggest of the Phoenix sports bars cater to the fantasy football crowds, with dozens of TV screens that show every game, here in Cave Creek four big saloons lock-down on one particular team. The four bars – three a screen pass from each other, the fourth a punt down the hill – support four of the NFL’s oldest, most treasured teams. So it is that Bears, Packers, Steelers and Vikings fans come from miles around to Cave Creek, where bars turn into ministadiums, crowds roar or groan with nearly every play, and bartenders offer that proven (if not FDAapproved) medicine for homesickness: beer.
Buffalo Chip Saloon Green Bay Packers Two words tell the story of football and Cave Creek: Max McGee. Any student of NFL history knows the name. In 1966, McGee was in his 12th year with the Green Bay Packers, and Vince Lombardi hardly played his aging receiver. Figuring he’d be watching the game from the bench, Max went out the night before the first Super Bowl and partied around Los Angeles until dawn. As fate would have it, the starting wide receiver went down with an injury early in the game, and Lombardi pointed to the hung-over McGee. Max promptly made a lunging, one-handed catch for a touchdown, and finished the game as Bart
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Starr’s favorite target, with seven receptions for 138 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Pack to the championship.
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Two decades later, after retiring from football and becoming a part-time Cave Creek resident,
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McGee bought the Buffalo Chip Saloon. Current owner Larry Wendt says McGee, who died
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in 2007, loved to tell stories of his football career, and the place naturally became a game day
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hangout for Wisconsin expatriates and other Packers fans. On fall and winter Sundays, Buffalo Chip is a little slice of home for the likes of Stephanie, who grew up in Wisconsin and has fond memories of watching football with her family, eating cheese and crackers and sausage and cheering on the home team. “As soon as I moved here two and a half years ago I scouted out Packers bars,” the north Scottsdale resident said. Her boyfriend, Doug Shriener, is from Minnesota, and knows better than to flash the enemy colors at the Buffalo Chip. “If I wore a Vikings jersey here, I’d get beat up,” he joked. The regular season started with a quick 7-0 deficit to the San Francisco 49ers. No problem, a master of ceremonies promised the packed Buffalo Chip. “We’re Cheeseheads, we’re going to come back,” he announced. Packers Cheeseheads were in full force in Cave Creek, with scores in Clay Matthews and Aaron Rodgers jerseys, bursting into applause at Rodgers completions and Matthews tackles and erupting with cheers, high fives and even a cowbell-led conga line after a touchdown. Consistent with its loyalty to the Pack, none of the dozen TV screens at the Buffalo Chip were tuned to the Cardinals opener. Here at the Chip, the Packers are the home team.
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Cave Creek Tap Haus Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are football’s oldest franchise, with some of the greatest names of the game: Bronko Nagurski, George Halas, Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Walter “Sweetness”
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Payton. So when the Tap Haus opened two years ago and decided to adopt a team, it was a no-brainer. “You’ve got the Steelers over there,” bartender Jim Hamilton said, pointing across the street, “and the Packers over there and the Vikings down the street. So we said, ‘Let’s make it a Bears bar!’”
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for these parts almost instantly gravitated to the Tap Haus to watch Bears games. It doesn’t hurt that, as manager Antonio Peirce points out, on game days the Cave Creek brew house grills up real Chicago hot dogs. (“That’s a Vienna beef hot dog, Vienna relish – you’ve got to have the right kind of relish. A poppy-seed hot dog bun, a pickle spear, peppers ….”) A reserved bar stool for all the Bears games at the Tap Haus costs $75 per season,
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with a table for 11 to 20 running $320. For the opening game of the season, the bar and a big dining room were jammed with fans in Bears jerseys and T-shirts; during a tight, back-and-forth game, the Chicago faithful were staying hydrated on drink
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specials like the Brandon Marshall (Malibu rum and pineapple) and the Sweetness (Jim Beam and Mr. Pibb). Tap Haus was rocking, and a come-from-behind win led by receiver Marshall was sweet indeed for fans of Da Bears.
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Harold’s Corral Pittsburgh Steelers The huge sign advertises “Heinz Field West,” and inside on game days, this is a sea of black and gold, with fans wearing Pittsburgh Steelers jerseys, T-shirts and hats. Upwards of a thousand Pittsburgh fans pack the spacious bar and restaurant on game days, where Steelers fight
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songs are cranked up and bartenders serve up the likes of the Irish Ambassador, dedicated to Steelers owner Dan Rooney. The potion is a healthy shot of Jamieson’s Irish whiskey flavored with pickle juice. Heinz pickles, surely. Harold’s has been a Cave Creek saloon since way back in 1935. A half century later, Pittsburgh restaurateur Danny Piacquidio bought the restaurant and bar. His son, also named Danny, was going to Arizona State University, where he and a handful of Pittsburgh buddies were frustrated in their attempts to find a place to watch Steeler games. So the elder Danny started putting the games on the TV in Harold’s bar. Danny Jr. and his friends watched the game in the bar, cheering on the Steelers and pumping Steelers fight songs through the sound system. Word quickly spread. “It went from 10 people watching the game, to 120, to 400,” said Danny, wearing a No. 43 Troy Polamalu jersey. Whenever the Steelers win, Danny celebrates with a face-first slide across a stage lathered with shaving cream. In February of 2011, Danny Piacquidio was revved up like never before to make that victory slide; it was Super Bowl XLV, and not only were the Steelers in it – they were taking on the Green Bay Packers. The owners of Harold’s and Buffalo Chip co-hosted a giant pre-game party in the parking lot they shared, with fans hitting their respective “home bars” for the game. Alas for Piacquidio and the Pittsburghers, a Steelers comeback fell short, giving the Cave Creek football bragging rights to Max McGee’s old place. As for Harold’s, well, there were those pickle juice drinks for drowning sorrows after Steelers losses, whether it was the Super Bowl or the opening game of this season, which as usual filled Cave Creek’s oldest bar with Pittsburgh black and gold. With hundreds chanting and booing, it was almost like the Steelers own Heinz Field … minus the cold.
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Pour House Minnesota Vikings “Official Minnesota Headquarters,” says a big sign at the Pour House. For the opening game of the season against the Detroit Lions, many of fans who
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came to watch the battle were sporting Vikings purple. You didn’t see Kristen Huebsch in Vikings attire, and you never will, she says. “I’m a Buccaneers supporter,”
she says with a big smile. “My husband is from Minnesota.” She points to a nearby stool, where Pour House owner Kyle Huebsch is drinking a beer, the sour look on his face due to the Vikings’ hope for an opening-game win quickly fading. After buying the former Satisfied Frog three years ago, owner Huebsch decided to honor his hometown team. “I was born and raised in a little town in Minnesota called Lake Lillian,” he says. A few Vikings fans showed up for games the first year, and the crowds have grown steadily. Most of the lot fled the bonecracking winters of Minnesota, but want to continue the footballwatching ritual with their homelanders. “All these people,” Kyle Huebsch said, waving his arm to indicate the patrons, “they’re all Vikings fans, all good people. It’s awesome.” Even if it wasn’t an awesome game. Coincidence or not, as Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder tossed another interception, an infant at the Pour House began wailing. Say, kid – you really want something to cry about? Try a winter in Minnesota! Octob er 2013
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dining Z’s Asian Fusion 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd. Ste. 14 Cave Creek 480-489-7055 facebook.com/ZsAsianFusion
It’s an exciting time at Z’s Asian Fusion, where owner Zilia “Z” Rungboonkong and her friendly staff are celebrating their first anniversary and quickly becoming a Cave Creek favorite. Offering customers delectable dishes from far Eastern Asia that represent a blend of cuisines from Thailand, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Philippines, and India, Z’s Asian Fusion satisfies even the most well-traveled of foodies with the freshest available meat, seafood, vegetables, and exotic spices. Z’s also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Z Rungboonkong grew up in a small country village in Southern Thailand where she learned authentic country-style Thai cooking techniques from her grandmother, who was not only strict about food freshness and kitchen cleanliness, but also emphasized the importance of taking full advantage of available fresh, local meats and vegetables. That care and creativity is evident in every bite at Z’s Asian Fusion. Z’s full service bar offers specialty drinks, classical drinks, hot and cold sakes, over 30 wine selections, and over 30 Asian and domestic beer selections. Dine in and enjoy the full-service bar and the romantic Black Mountain views from the patio. Reservations are accepted, and take-out is also available Z’s is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come celebrate with Z’s Asian Fusion. May this year be the first of many more years to come! Z’s Asian Fusion 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd. Ste. 14, Cave Creek 480-489-7055
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AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Antiques Arizona Territorial Antiques and Rustic Decor 480-595-9110 Art Gallery Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 22 Easy Street Carefree, AZ www.wildhollygallery.com Attorney John W. Stevens, Attorney 480-488-2591 Carefree Area Automotive repair Tobias’ Automotive Specialist 6022 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-2914 Automotive Sales Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Barber Shop Sam’s Barber Shop 480-488-3929 www.samsbarbershops.com Beauty Salon Studio C 480-664-0602 www.studiocsalonsaz.com Bike SHop Bicycle Vibe 623-582-3111 www.bicyclevibe.com Flat Tire Bike Shop 6149 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-5261 www.flattirebikes.com Boutique Bags & Rags Ladies Fine Apparel 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street, Carefree www.bagsandragsaz.com Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com
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Cabinet Designs Monarch Cabinet Designs 480-370-4463 www.monarchcabinetdesign.com College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Alcoholics Anonymous 602-264-1341 Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Mobile Meals Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Salvation Army 480-488-3590 St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440
Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 Kiwanis Club of Carefree 480-488-8400 New River Senior Center 623-465-0367 Rotary Club 480-585-9157 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 37417 Tom Darlington Dr. Dentist Carefree Dentists 480-488-9735 www.carefreedentists.com Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101 www.dentistryatwestland.com Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Noah Kendrick 480-595-2041 Farm Bureau Financial Services Leslie Jensen 480-575-0710 6554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4 www.agentlesliejensen.com Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pope Scanlon Team Glee Pope - 480-502-6072 Owen Scanlon - 480-922-7909 Summit Wealth Management 7202 E. Carefree Drive, Building 3, Suite 1 480-596-9222 www.summit-arizona.com
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FIRE Fire Service 480-627-6900 Fitness Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 www.bodyworkforlife.com Freedom Fitness 480-488-8848 480-556-1949 www.freedomfitnessaz.com Flooring Carefree Floors 480-515-9999 www.carefreefloors.com Garage Door Dynamic Door Service 602-335-1077 www.wefixuglydoors.com Government/business Town of Carefree 480-488-3686 Town of Cave Creek 480-488-1400 Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce 480-488-3381 Motor Vehicle Department 602-255-0072 Social Security 800-772-1213 Voter Registration 602-506-1511 Habilitation, REspite & Attendant care Arion 623-238-4349 sdykhuizen@arioncaresolutions.com www.arioncaresolutions.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com Hardware Ace Hardware Carefree 480-488-4400 www.karstensace.com
Ace Hardware Cave Creek 480-518-7020 www.karstensace.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100 Mayo Clinic 480-301-8000 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home COntractor & Design New Legacy Building & Design 480-363-6713 www.newlagacybuilding.com Home Decor Big Bronco Furniture Barn 480-575-1357 General Store 480-575-7025 www.bigbroncocavecreek.com Home Entertainment Systems Sundog Home Systems 602-616-3825 www.sundoghomesystems.com Horseshoeing Fancy Feet Horeshoeing Service 623-570-9987 www.fancyfeethorseshoeing.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 www.themaidsscottsdale.com
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Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services Leslie Jensen 480-575-0710 6554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4 www.agentlesliejensen.com State Farm - Shelley V. Anderson 480-941-2257 8080 E. Gelding Drive, Suite D106 Home Decor/Interior Design Buttercup Interiors 480-522-0209 www.buttercupinteriors.com Mongrel Design 480-488-9375 www.mongreldesign.net Landscape Design and Maintenance A Couple of Green Thumbs 6061 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2155 www.acoupleofgreenthumbs.com Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com Oasis Pools and Landscaping 480-299-6579 www.oasispoolsandlandscaping.com Library Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoor.com Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 www.lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400
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Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 PEst control Paradise Pest Control 602-677-9780 www.paradisepest.com PET Supplies Pinnacle Horse & Pet 480-575-1242 6015 E. Cave Creek Road www.pinnaclehorseandpet.com Photography Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 www.loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Eco Blu Pools 480-626-8200 36889 N. Tom Darlington
Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Realtor Russ Lyon - Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 Restaurants Buffalo Chip Saloon 480-488-9118 www.buffalochipsaloon.com Summit Diner 480-575-6562 www.summitdineraz.com
Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000
The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B
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Retirement Community Belmont Village Senior Living 480-945-3600 www.scottsdale.belmontvillage.com The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 www.heritagecarefree.com Vi Senior Living 877-862-7119 Grayhawk 877-698-0088 Silverstone www.viliving.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001
Montessori School 480-563-2929 Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362
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Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 7275 E. Easy Street Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org
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Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 www.viadecristo.com
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recipe Roasted Pumpkin Soup Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Pumpkins are not only a festive sign of the season, but also make a unique serving vessel for a thick, hearty soup that will warm you and your loved ones inside and out. This recipe will work best with small, sweet pumpkin varieties with thick flesh and a fairly small seed cavity, such as the sugar pie, baby bear or cheese pumpkins. Field pumpkins have fibrous flesh that is not good for cooking. As an alternative to pumpkin, you can use kabocha squash, which has bright green skin marked with paler green stripes and pale orange flesh. Ingredients:
4 baking pumpkins or kabocha squash, each about 2 lbs., quartered and seeded Olive oil as needed Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced 6 shallots, thickly sliced 2 celery stalks, thickly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced ž tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 tbs. minced fresh sage 12 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup apple cider, reduced to 2 tbs. and cooled
Directions: Position one rack in the upper third of an oven and a second rack in the lower third, and preheat to 425 degrees F. Divide quartered pumpkins among two baking sheets. Drizzle pumpkins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place pumpkins, cut side down, on the baking sheets. Roast, turning the pumpkins occasionally, until they are tender and beginning to brown, about 45 minutes; rotate the baking sheets halfway through the roasting time. Let the pumpkins cool, then scoop flesh into a bowl. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbs. olive oil. Add carrots, shallots, celery, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, nutmeg and sage and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add pumpkin flesh and broth; cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. In a bowl, whisk the cream until slightly thickened. Whisk in reduced apple cider until blended. Ladle into warmed bowls and drizzle with the cider cream.
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