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A FESTIVAL FOR THE SENSES

PAINT THE EARTH IN REDS

AN ERA IN ART Writer Amanda Christmann

Writer Fadi Sitto

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BEAUTY IN THE DETAILS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MUSHROOM PASTA

Writer Amanda Christmann

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Photography Courtesy of Nanis

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roastery of cave creek locally roasted organic coffee

Since the early days of The Cave Creek Coffee Company, Dave Anderson has been poviding the local community with fresh roasted organic coffee for over 20 years. Stop by and visit The Roastery and pick up a bag. (First bag is free.) 7003 E. Cave Creek Road www.roc2.coffee | 480 330 0504 CAVE CREEK, AZ

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Joseph Airdo Lynette Carrington Amanda Christmann Sue Kern-Fleischer Kyndra Kelly Shoshana Leon Shannon Severson Fadi Sitto

PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Baxter Bryan Black Kyndra Kelly Loralei Lazurek

ADVERTISING SALES Tatum Williams 480-280-9490 tatum@imagesaz.com

Images Arizona P.O. Box 1416 Carefree, AZ. 85377 623-341-8221 imagesarizona.com Submission of news for community section should be in to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Images Arizona is published by ImagesAZ Inc. Copyright © 2018 by ImagesAZ, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or part, without permission is prohibited.

They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. As we enter into some big changes at Images Arizona, that old saying could not ring truer. This month marks the beginning of something beautiful with the opening of our sister venture, Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree’s Spanish Village. Just as our goal at Images Arizona magazine has always been to showcase the faces and places that make the North Valley special, so will the gallery shine a light on some of the most talented artists from Arizona and beyond. Through special events and artist highlights, we hope to continue to feature the people and the beauty that unite us all. As an art history major in college, for years, it has been my dream to open a contemporary art gallery. Through the years, Images Arizona has featured hundreds of artists and galleries, and we will continue to do so to encourage a rich and diverse art scene throughout our area. Just as there are a growing number of fantastic musical organizations that are creating a quilt of many musical colors for people to enjoy, our community, too, should be considered a destination for fine visual arts. Our first event at Grace Renee Gallery will be a trunk show by renowned Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego. We will also be featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more by contemporary artists Sam Pratt, Seth Fairweather, Kevin Irvin, Kathleen Hope, Christiane Barbato, Cecilia Calderon, and a growing list of incredible artists.

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So join us in our new endeavor, and support the arts throughout the Valley! Change is in the air, and it’s beautiful! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Crisp renewed high desert air, the dawned sun and the euphoric feeling of being absorbed by a city full of continuous abstract beauty. I must be in Sedona. It’s time again to take the short ride up from Phoenix and become immersed in inspired art. The 2018 Sedona Arts Festival is finally here. This world-class fine arts festival consciously promotes mindfulness of the arts, supports diverse artists and shapes the Sedona community. This year’s festival will provide funding for all levels of art programs and scholarships for Sedona-area youth. Established with a vision and love for the arts, the Sedona Arts Festival is the largest, most prevalent arts festival in the area. With roots dating back to 1989, it was created to support, sponsor and showcase the charmed red rock city of Sedona as a true leader within the cultural realm of North America. The 28th Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, on Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona. This celebrated annual event has successfully evolved into one of the “mustexperience” art festivals in the country; unveiling the collected works of over 100 juried artists. High quality art and live music intertwined with the backdrop of the unique landscape of the area make this open-air gathering special. There is a new area of the festival called the Gallery Collective. Launched last year, this highly anticipated addition accompanies the highest caliber of presented art—pieces by local and regional artists to showcase their exclusive limited number of original works. Over 100 composed paintings, photographs, sculptures and jewelry will be displayed and offered for sale in the Gallery Collective tent.

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A portion of the proceeds from the collective tent will benefit the Sedona Arts Festival’s scholarships and grants program, which financially supports art education in the greater Sedona area.

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Since the art festival’s inception almost 30 years ago, upward of $300,000 has been donated to the arts educational groups and graduating seniors pursuing their passion of higher education in the arts. “The most rewarding part of my job is having the honor of presenting those financial awards, knowing that we are supporting the future of art in our society,” said Sedona Arts Festival Executive Director Lori Reinhart. She points out that many people don’t realize that the festival is a fundraiser for their giving programs, financially supporting graduating seniors who are pursuing higher education in the arts with scholarships for college. The fundraising efforts also succeed in offering grants to local organizations that provide arts education to students K-12. What sets Sedona Arts Festival apart is the unwavering commitment to their mission. Countless volunteers and locals have worked tirelessly to ensure the future of art carries on. Lori says, “The Sedona Arts Festival was and still is instrumental in creating the busy fall season in Sedona.” Alongside the over 100 diverse and talented artists invited to this year’s festival is the return of featured master potters Laura Bugarini Cota and Hector Gallegos Martinez. These second-generation potters from Mata Ortiz Pottery are a renowned husband and wife artistic dream team from Mexico. They were introduced and affectionately mentored in the art of pottery by their equally talented parents in the Mexican village the studio is named after. Laura experimented with innovative methods and designs with her pottery works—something completely opposite of most established potters from her village. She was able to craft her own magnificently detailed bandwork design, a design that is recognized around the world as “Bugarini style.” Hector Gallegos was born to famous master potters who were known for their precise geometric style of pottery. Hector had other ideas though, and at an early age moved away from his parents’ style and toward his signature etched sgraffito works, incorporating meticulous animal designs. Laura and Hector are award-winning potters and a proud addition to the festival this year.

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Northern Arizona birds and the early fall winds aren’t the only thing you’ll hear at this year’s festival. Live music throughout the grounds is an integral part of Sedona’s grand event. The 2018 list of musicians is as interesting as their fellow artisans. Pioneering groups whose lyrical harmonies are inspired by the natural environment of Sedona will headline the event. William Eaton, Earth Speak and Rick Cyge with Meadowlark are among them. Four-time Grammy nominee Eaton has recorded 16 albums and tours here in the states as well as internationally. He is one of the world's leading designers of stringed instruments. His groundbreaking, multi-stringed instruments and harp guitars have been featured in exhibits and numerous publications. Earth Speak is a unique fusion of folk, new age, world music and jazz. The band’s blend of original and familiar favorites will be a cool backdrop of sounds as you stroll around the festival grounds. Members of the band include flutist-vocalist Claudia Tulip, percussionist-vocalist Susannah Martin and harp-bass guitarist Bart Applewhite.

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Bring the kids, as there is plenty of artful fun and hands-on projects for everyone. The interactive KidZone experience gives children 12 and under the chance to create their own artwork with the help of local artists. We sometimes forget how lucky we are to be within close proximity of such an awe-inspiring, uniquely Arizona city. Sedona elevates and bombards all five senses with surreal calm. The rust-red rocks, the colorful artistic vibe and the inspiring composition of nature greets you on every corner. The Sedona Arts Festival is one more way to enjoy all this city has to offer.

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COMMUNITY

2018 OCTOBER

Writer Amanda Christmann

Oct. 5–21

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VISIT SEDO

STAN NATCHEZ: ICONS AND IDENTITY s

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Neo-Pop Native American artist Stan Natchez is known to museum-goers from Boston to Los Angeles, and now Turquoise Tortoise in Sedona will feature his latest mixed media paintings. Meet the artist during an opening reception and artist talk October 5, 5–8 p.m. Free. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A3, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-2262; turquoisetortoisegallery.com

VISIT SEDO

Oct. 1

Oct. 5–21

Discover what our lush desert

Internationally acclaimed surrealist

out your wands, cloaks and brooms

produces after the blooms are gone,

painter Evgeni Gordiets visits Sedona

and get ready for a magical time

and how to create nutritious, mineral-

to unveil enchanting landscapes,

with that which shall not be named.

rich foods using all-natural, local

portraits and more. Meet the artist

Celebrate the magical world we all

materials. $5. Holland Community

and enjoy an artist talk Oct. 5 at

know and love! $12–100. WestWorld,

Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B,

5 p.m. Free. Lanning, a Bryant

16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 9

Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-1090;

Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A1-2,

a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.

azfcf.org

at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-6865;

westworldaz.com

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EVGENI GORDIETS: TIMELESS WORLDS

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Oct. 6, 7

A DAY OF MISCHIEF Magic is coming for all ages. Get

Oct. 8

ARIZONA STORYTELLERS: UNDERCOVER Code switching, costumes, imposter syndrome, white lies and more! Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for a night of stories about pretending, posing and faking it. $12; students $5. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. ticket.azcentral.com

Oct. 8

NEW MOON TOUR AT SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE Visit Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in the sheltering darkness of a new moon to see what native wildlife is up to in the mysterious hours of night. If you're lucky, you might even hear a serenade from a Mexican gray wolf or watch the climbing acrobatics of coati. RSVP required. $30/adults; $20/ children. 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. 6 p.m. southwestwildlife.org

Oct. 9

SPAGHETTI WITH SOROPTIMIST Every year, Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills holds a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to remember. This 41st year is no exception. $20/ adults; $7/children; under 5 free with paid adult ticket. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 901-827-5265; 5–8 p.m. 480221-8623; sisaguarofoothills.org

Oct. 10

WILD SEAFOOD CHEF SHOWCASE It’s Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine’s last tasting of the season! Guest chefs Tamara Stanger of Cotton & Copper, and Craig Plevack of Fire & Foraged join Chef Brett Vibber to showcase Organic Ocean’s wild seafood. Accompanied by local Arizona beer and wine tastings. $40 online; $45 at the door. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 6:30–9:30 p.m. 480-4888031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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Oct. 13, 14

ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2 each. Now in its 9th year, it's a taco-topia of epic proportions. Fifty restaurants dish out tacos while bars and beverage stations serve margaritas, cervezas, water and soda. Entertainment everywhere! $12 online; $15 at the gate. VIP tickets and tequila expo tickets available. Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. aztacofestival.com

Oct. 11

Oct. 13, 14

Phoenix Astronomical Society is

Our Lady of Joy Preschool is hosting

Held against the backdrop of

70 years old! Kids of all ages will

an open house to meet the teachers,

Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas,

celebrate with demos, activities,

observe classrooms and tour the

the Sedona Arts Festival will present

lectures and other starry fun. Artwork

school campus. 36811 N. Pima Rd.,

over 100 juried artists as well as live

from local schools and free raffles

Carefree. 9:30–10:30 a.m. 480-595-

music, food and art fun for children.

throughout the night followed

6409; oloj.org

$10 in advance; $12 at the gate; free

ANNIVERSARY STAR PARTY

SEDONA ARTS FESTIVAL

by a star party to gaze through

for children 12 and under. Sedona

the galaxies. Free. Paradise Valley

Red Rock High School, 990 Upper

Community College Black Mountain

Red Rock Loop Rd., West Sedona. 9

Campus, 34250 N. 60th St.,

a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.

Scottsdale. 5–10 p.m. 602-493-2600;

928-204-9456; sedonaartsfestival.org

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PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

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Oct. 14

DESERT WILDLIFE SAFETY Learn about rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, gopher snakes and desert tortoises in the safety and comfort of the Cave Creek Museum. Part of the museum’s Second Sundays events. Free with museum admission. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Oct. 14

PHILHARMONIC IN CONCERT The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform a free classical music concert in its mission to bring classical music to people of all ages. No charge. $15 for VIP seating; tax deductible. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m. scottsdalephilharmonic.com.

Oct. 16

CREATE AN ARIZONA NECKLACE Holland Community Center is the place to be to weave jump rings into a beautiful necklace using Arizona copper and turquoise. Space is extremely limited. RSVP early. $65. 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale. 1–4 p.m. 480488-1090; azfcf.org

Oct. 17-18

TASTE OF CAVE CREEK More than 30 restaurants and an estimated 8,000 people will descend upon Stagecoach Village for live music, tequila, wine and beer, and the flavors of the Creek. Parking and free shuttle available at intersection of Cave Creek and Schoolhouse Rds. $10 admission; free for children under 12; food tickets $3–5. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 5–9 p.m. tasteofcavecreek.com

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Oct. 19–28

ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN Halloween invades the Town of Carefree in the form of whimsical pumpkin carvings from master sculptor Ray Villafane and the Villafane Studios team for a fourth year. Free. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree. See website for times and special events. 480-488-3686; carefreepumpkingarden.com

Oct. 18, 20

AUDITIONS FOR YOUTH VOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

ART PARTY AT EL PEDREGAL

Oct. 21

AZ DESERT BONES A 20-trombone choir from the

Artists Lia Matevosyan Haselton,

Arizona State University Trombone

The Upscale Singers are once again

Nicole McCaigue and Lee Antcliffe

Studio will perform at Desert Hills

offering scholarships for vocal skills

will be featured at this fun art

Presbyterian Church for the first

development. Cheryl Siebs Memorial

exhibition at Sonoran Arts League’s

event of the Arts at the Rocks series.

Vocal Auditions are for students in

The Gallery at el Pedregal. Free.

Free. 34605 N. Tom Darlington Dr.,

grades 7–12 residing or attending

34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale,

Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 805-493-5275

school in the Cave Creek School

2nd Floor. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6658;

District and Anthem/New River

sonoranartsleague.org

boundaries. Reserve an audition slot by Oct. 15 by calling 480-575-0188. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 4:30–8 p.m. Oct. 18; 12:30–4:30 p.m. Oct. 20. upscalesingers.com

Oct. 20

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HEALTHY AGING EXPO Connect with health and wellness experts in the areas of nutrition, education, exercise, medical information, lifestyle, financial services and other topics of interest. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 480-488-1105; foothillscaringcorps.com

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CHOCOLATE AND ART SHOW Indulge yourself in some of Phoenix's finest up-and-coming artists, photographers and creators! There is something for everybody, including live music, face-painting and free chocolate! $15 online; $20 at the door. Unexpected, 734 W. Polk St., Phoenix. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. chocolateandartshow.com

Oct. 27

JOE BOUSARD Come sing along with Broadway pianist extraordinaire Joe Bousard. The Carolyn Eynon Singers will also perform “Beauty and the Beast” and “Mamma Mia.” $40 in advance; $50 at the door. Tax deductible. RSVP by Oct. 24. Koon residence, 12917 N. 75th Street, Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m. carolyneynonsingers.com

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Oct. 28

AN AFTERNOON WITH EDGAR ALLEN POE The only thing better than hearing “The Raven” read by Arizona Curriculum Theater and “The Tell Tale Heart” read by Noah LeVia is having afternoon tea while you listen! RSVP. $50. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste. 103, Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com

Oct. 31

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Cartwright’s welcomes back Chef Delgado from Le Coin in Seattle for a Halloween-inspired menu to celebrate the fisherman’s harvest. Join Cartwright’s for a Halloween meal you won’t soon forget! $75; $25 optional wine pairing. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 6:30–9:30 p.m. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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Oct. 27

PHANTOM OF THE ORGAN The whole family is invited to the Pinnacle Sanctuary to experience “Phantom of the Organ.” Enter the closed opera house and experience it come alive with organ music, audience participation, and sightings of the Phantom! Free. Donation requested. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480-303-2474; pinnacleconcerts.com

Nov. 2

Nov. 2–4

Scottsdale League for the Arts

CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Nov. 2,3

presents an evening to spotlight

Thunderbird Artists can’t wait for

Over 70 vendors will offer some

Arizona’s top chefs and bring together

the 25th Annual Carefree Fine Art &

of the best holiday shopping at

world-class wine makers for a night

Wine Festival! Juried fine art, wine

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Parish in

full of perfect pairings and delighting

tasting, microbrews, festival food and

Carefree. Free. 36811 N. Pima Rd.,

tastes. Proceeds benefit local arts

live music. Featured artist is Canadian

Carefree. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 480-575-

programs. $125–175. Four Seasons

painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest.

5238

Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon

$3; free for children under 18; wine

Dr., Scottsdale. 5:30–9:30 p.m.

tasting $10. 101 Easy St., Carefree.

cooksandcorks.org

10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-837-5637;

COOKS + CORKS

thunderbirdartists.com

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR IN CAREFREE

Our Encore 2018-2019 Season

Nov. 3

RANCHO MILAGRO CHILI COOK-OFF Come for a dazzling night of cowboy boots, horses, music and a silent auction. Bring your favorite chili and benefit this faith-based equine therapy program for trauma survivors. RSVP by Oct. 15. $50/ couple. Tax deductible. 480-529-2633; ranchomilagroaz.com

Nov. 4

SCOTT BAXTER OPEN STUDIO If you love fantastic photography, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Acclaimed Arizona Western photographer Scott Baxter will host an open studio photography show at his home studio in Carefree. All works will be available for purchase. Wine, beer and light refreshments served. Free. 11047 E. Loving Tree Ln., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. studio@scottbaxterphotography.com; scottbaxterphotography.com

RSVP FOR PEO FUNDRAISER Now is the time to RSVP for the annual PEO Chapter EA of Scottsdale fashion show to take place Nov. 7. This fashion show and luncheon at Grayhawk Golf Club will raise money for educational grants and scholarships for women throughout the US and Canada. $50. 425-985-7091; lizvanvalin@gmail.com

HISTORIC SCOTTSDALE Take a peek back in time with Historic Scottsdale: Live, Work and Play in the Early 20th Century, a newly curated photo exhibition on display through Oct. 31 at Gallery@Appaloosa Library. This exhibition features dozens of historic photographs designed to help modern residents peer through windows into the past, observing the pioneers of Scottsdale and how they lived their lives. Free. 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale. See website for hours. 480-874-4645; scottsdalepublicart.org

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With cooler temperatures right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about pumpkin spice foods, fall décor and Halloween. For those in Carefree and the surrounding communities, the anticipation is ramping up for one of the most engaging and exciting annual community events—the Fourth Annual Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Each year, people flock from around the Valley into Carefree to participate in the four-acre fall fest that showcases Halloween with food, fun and frighteningly fantastic carved pumpkin and gourd art courtesy of world-renowned artist, Ray Villafane, who also has an art studio in Carefree. The

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popular event takes place October 19-28 and incorporates the local community in just about every way. “The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is a big deal for us and it’s a lot of fun,” says Carefree Vice Mayor John Crane, who has been a Carefree resident for more than 25 years and on the town council since 2012. He estimates that last year, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden welcomed 50-60,000 guests during the week and a half-long event. “The beauty of it is that people come and they go, but they come back because the displays change since pumpkins

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only have a shelf life of a few days,” Crane says. “There is a constant flow of people and it is a always a festive atmosphere.” He personally attends the event every evening and on weekends, meeting and greeting guests at the Town of Carefree’s booth that offers everything from information and Enchanted Pumpkin Garden merchandise to firstaid supplies, if anyone needs them. This year’s event features something for every member of the community, including live pumpkin carving

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with Villafane, pumpkin arts and crafts, music, storytelling, pumpkin pie eating contests for kids and adults, costume contest for kids and families, a jack o’ lantern craft beer garden, scarecrows, Villafane’s “pickled” pumpkin carvings, haunted house, a petting zoo and fall treats and food trucks. The Carefree corn maze and harvest market are also new this year and, as in years past, there is no charge for admission. The biggest draw of the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is the wildly imaginative vignettes that portray Villafane’s carved pumpkins as an entire array of zany characters.

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Although he’s done work in New York and in Hollywood realm, he loves Carefree and sees the town as a part of his artwork. “I see the Town of Carefree as my studio, my garden and my toybox,” Villafane says, “It’s where I play—it’s my playground! In the same way, there is a comfort level for me here.” The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is where Villafane really shines in his unique art, and he has created something new for this year’s event.

“I spent the better part of the last year in the studio developing characters, and I feel like I gave birth to a child,” Villafane says of his new creations that will debut at this year’s Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Gourdy Ghouligan and the Carefree Hooligans are the new Halloween characters guests will have an opportunity to discover. Other local businesses and artisans are also included in the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Crane says, “We’ve created opportunities for businesses to participate by encouraging them to come up with coupon programs, and we have vendor booths and a market with local vendors.” Additionally, local restaurant Venues will supply the pumpkin pies for the pumpkin pie eating contests. Some non-profits also get involved with the event. For example, the Sonoran Arts League will sponsor this year’s beer garden, and the Desert Foothills YMCA sponsors family pumpkin-carving nights. Local business Storyteller Creations is making wildly decorative witches’ hats. A portion of proceeds from those sales benefits Foothills Caring Corps. “This year is a bit different because we’re moving some activities outside of the garden itself, down Ho Hum Street toward the historical Spanish Village,” Crane adds. “The idea is to get people to walk about the town more instead of spending the entire time in the garden.” He says that guests will then discover other businesses that are in Carefree through the route they will walk during the event. “This is a family activity for those young and old and of course, the kids love it,” Crane says. “For the people who reside in the town, this is great because it gives them a sense of pride. It’s great for all our neighbors within Maricopa County and farther away, too.” Through social media, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden has received exposure around the world. “A few years ago, we even had a pumpkin that appeared on Monday Night Football,” Crane says. “This event does exactly what we want it to do. It places Carefree on the map and gets people to come up and visit the town and see what we have to offer.” carefree.org

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Writer Joseph J. Airdo // Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest

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Country music artist Wynonna Judd has been delighting audiences for 35 years, beginning with her iconic act with her mother Naomi and continuing through a successful solo career. Now, the five-time Grammy Award winner enters the stage as part of a Valley tradition that aspires to promote the arts. Judd and her band The Big Noise will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. The performance is part of Arizona Musicfest’s 2018–19 festival season, which will bring a diverse lineup of musical artists to the North Valley between Nov. 2 and March 15. Arizona Musicfest Executive and Producing Director Allan Naplan said the event, which is now in its 28th year, aims to provide accessible, affordable and entertaining performances to audiences in the North Valley—an area that might otherwise be underserved due to its absence of a formal performing arts center. “We have tremendous agility to create a performance experience that is really customizable, both for the artists that we present and also for the audience,” said Naplan, noting the organization makes use of the impressive audio and video technology of the North Valley’s churches and other venues to present unique concert experiences. Judd is the headliner of Arizona Musicfest’s fall lineup, which includes four other performances throughout the month of November. She is the fourth country artist to appear as part of the event over the years, following Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Lee Ann Womack. “We love having an artist of this caliber on the Arizona Musicfest stage,” said Naplan, noting Judd’s sound with The Big Noise mixes country with a little blues and rock. “Wynonna is a country artist who has gone so far beyond the country realm in becoming attractive to a much broader audience. We're excited to bring her to Arizona Musicfest.”

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Over the years, the festival has presented a number of top artists in a wide array of musical genres. Recent guests include Chris Botti and The Manhattan Transfer, while Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Neil Sedaka are scheduled to appear later this season.

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Wynonna & The Big Noise

The executive and producing director believes such artists are attracted to Arizona Musicfest because of the Valley’s especially enthusiastic crowds. “For any artist that's performing on the Arizona Musicfest stage, it's a really rewarding experience,” Naplan explained. “Even if they're doing hundreds of performances in a given season, they want to feel loved every night and they want to feel as though they're making a difference with the audience.” The venue sizes benefit both the artists and the audiences. Highlands Church, the site of Judd’s performance, seats 1,500 people. Naplan noted that the seating capacity is significantly less than that of a typical performing arts center, thereby fostering the feeling of a more intimate performance experience. “We can have a dialogue between the artists and the audience,” Naplan said. “I think artists leave feeling as though this was a really wonderful conversation that they had with the Arizona Musicfest audience.”

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The event has grown exponentially in recent years, from about 7,300 attendees and 17 concerts per season to about 23,000 attendees and 27 concerts per season. And although Judd is drawing the most interest, there are plenty of other performances from which audiences can choose. Naplan hopes people will allow Arizona Musicfest to expand their musical palette. “When our patrons are attracted to a major artist [like Wynonna Judd], that helps to open up the door for everything else that we offer,” Naplan explained. “We love to see when someone comes as a first-timer then turns around and buys many tickets. It's nice that they are willing to come on a journey with us as we cross-pollinate their interests.”

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That journey begins with a Nov. 2 concert in which musical artists Kenny Metcalf and Patrick Farrell pay tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, and continues with a Nov. 8 performance by The Bronx Wanderers. The Bronx Wanderers previously appeared as part of the event and have been brought back by popular demand. “It says a lot when people are that eager to hear an artist,” said Naplan, noting the group is known for their act at Bally’s Las Vegas in which they bring to life the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. “The nostalgia of their act really speaks to our audience who gets to relive some of the classic tunes of their youth.” The Anderson and Roe Piano Duo comes to the North Valley as part of Arizona Musicfest Nov. 13, playing not only classical music but also reinterpreted contemporary music. The act takes audiences on a musical journey, and is on the cutting edge of classical chamber music. “These are two virtuosic pianists who are very exciting in what they do and how they're really attractive to all audiences.” Naplan explained. “They've become darlings of YouTube with thousands of hits and views of their interpretations of both classical music and also popular music that they have classicalized in their very inventive arrangements.” Arizona Musicfest’s fall event culminates Nov. 18 with the Young Musicians Fall Concert. Naplan said the organization is committed to providing the Valley’s youth with quality access to music education and performance opportunities. That is, after all, one of Arizona Musicfest’s primary objectives. Money the organization makes from the concerts benefit those programs. “Our Valley is very fortunate to have some extraordinary young musicians,”

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While this is only the third time Arizona Musicfest has held performances in the fall, this year marks the first time the organization has presented a Christmas concert. The inaugural event brings The Ten Tenors and their “Home for the Holidays” concert to the North Valley Dec. 3. Naplan hopes the event will become an annual tradition as Arizona Musicfest continues to expand its footprint.

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Naplan said. “Arizona Musicfest wants to be a vehicle for them to advance their performance careers and their [education]. A chance to get in front of a very receptive audience is key to that process as they're evolving as young musicians.”

“The Ten Tenors from Australia have a tremendous reputation for their programming and for their excellence in musicianship,” Naplan said. “They put on a fantastic Christmas show. We're excited to be able to jump into that realm because around that time people are looking for great entertainment options that celebrate the season.” Arizona Musicfest does so much more than entertain, Naplan added. “In an at times broken world, the arts can provide an understanding of different cultures, of different people, and of different worldviews,” he said. “The arts has always been that tremendous vehicle for interpersonal relationships and understanding the world around us. The arts uplifts people and provides them with a wonderful experience.” azmusicfest.org

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Writer Joseph J. Airdo // Photography Courtesy of Curtis Institute of Music

North Valley audiences have a rare opportunity this fall to experience two transcendent pieces of chamber music through the eyes of not only a professional musician but also some of the most talented young up-and-coming instrumentalists. The best of both worlds are coming together to create heavenly harmonies of some of classical music’s most majestic arrangements.

Among the four artists who will be performing on stage is world-renowned violist Roberto Díaz, who serves as the president and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music, a conservatory in Philadelphia. Díaz has also served as principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the National Symphony, as well as been a member of the Boston Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church’s Living Music Performance Series will present Curtis on Tour’s piano quartet 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 in Carefree. The performance marks Curtis on Tour’s fourth appearance in the series, and the first time a piano quartet will take the stage. Previous performances featured piano soloists.

Exemplifying the Curtis Institute of Music’s “learn by doing” philosophy, Díaz, an alumnus of the conservatory, founded Curtis on Tour in 2008 as an initiative to offer students the invaluable, real-world experience of touring alongside the school’s celebrated alumni and faculty. Since then, Curtis on Tour has performed at least 300 concerts in more than 20 countries and 90 cities across four continents.

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“Audiences love seeing the future of performance and the future of music on stage,” said Díaz, noting students tend to possess an excitement that is not typically exhibited by musicians who may have been playing a piece for years. “They're seeing really hyper-talented young people performing at a professional level. There's an infectious energy that comes from these performances and people really react to that.” Curtis on Tour’s performance will include Gabriel Fauré's Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15 and Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25. Díaz said that the selections are perfect examples of the type of music that keeps him motivated as a musician. He described Fauré's Piano Quartet as one of the most sweeping and beautifully harmonic pieces of music that he has ever heard. “It's almost like your other senses come to life while you're listening to it,” Díaz explained. “The melodies in it are so compelling that you're humming the piece for days after you've performed it or while you're rehearsing it. There's a tradition that the first person who gets caught humming a tune from Fauré's Quartet after the concert has to buy dinner for the rest of the group.” Meanwhile, Brahms’ Piano Quartet is a particularly orchestral piece of music despite being designed for only four instruments. Because the piece’s sound is uniquely larger than what one typically finds in a piece of chamber music, composer [Arnold] Schoenberg arranged it for a full orchestra in 1937.

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“Brahms’ Quartet has one of the most rambunctious, rhythmically-active movements in a piece of chamber music,” Díaz said. “The level of virtuosity from the four players really pushes the instruments to the edge. The last movement basically turns a traditional piano quartet into a gypsy band where the piano starts to imitate a cimbalom.”

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Joining Díaz on stage for the performance are Kyu Yeon Kim on piano, Claire Bourg on violin and Sydney Lee on cello. Kyu is a Curtis Institute of Music alumnus who, since studying at the conservatory, has given recitals around the world, won prizes in numerous competitions and released her first album titled “Rameau and Schubert.” “Yeon Kim is one of the foremost young Korean pianists of our day,” Díaz said. “She's very well known and respected, especially among the classical music scene in Korea.” Bourg, who is currently in her second year as a student at Curtis Institute of Music, began violin lessons at age five and has since established herself as a featured soloist with several orchestras. She is a founding member of Eureka, a Boston-based chamber orchestra that introduces new audiences to classical music in non-traditional settings. Meanwhile, Lee has been studying at Curtis Institute of Music since 2015. Having also been a student at The Juilliard School, Lee has appeared as a soloist in several symphonies and won first prizes in numerous competitions.

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“Sydney is a tremendous cellist,” Díaz said. “I've played Fauré's Quartet with her in the past and we had a great time. Since we were putting Fauré's Quartet in this tour, I asked her if she wanted to do it again and add Brahms’ Quartet. I'm very much looking forward to playing this music with her again.” Díaz said that introducing amazing pieces of music like those selected for Curtis on Tour’s upcoming performance to students and playing alongside them keeps him feeling youthful— especially when said students are as talented as Bourg and Lee. He added that when the quartet walks out on stage, the lines between faculty and student are blurred. Everyone is absolutely equal. “One time, somebody came up to me and said, ‘I can't believe that one of the students actually asked you to do something a certain way,’” Díaz said. “I [responded], ‘Well, yeah, we were just rehearsing.’ And they asked, ‘But aren't they the student and you're the teacher?’ So I said, ‘Well, no, not really. In this case, we're just four chamber music colleagues. Everybody has good ideas and they're are all ideas worth trying.’”

Díaz loves collaborating with alumni like Kyu and students such as Bourg and Lee during Curtis on Tour’s concerts because they add new and varied perspectives to the music that is being performed. Although the artists prepare the program before the tour begins, the interpretation of the music evolves over time. “It's an ongoing effort,” Díaz explained. “We rehearse every day that we're on the road and we're always looking to tweak this, change that, make this a little bit clearer or make that a little bit more transparent.” Díaz’s instrument has taught him discipline and he hopes that young people who attend Curtis on Tour’s upcoming concert in Carefree with dreams of one day gracing the stage acknowledge that it is not going to be an overnight accomplishment. The violist advises anyone with such aspirations to constantly look for ways to better themselves as instrumentalists and as musicians.

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“These folks who are up on stage have been spending a tremendous amount of time for a long number of years to get to where they are,” Díaz explained. “There are no shortcuts so you really have to just put the work in and have the determination. This takes time and dedication. But it's just about one of the most rewarding things you could ever endeavor.” ctlcarefree.org/living-music

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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography by Michael Wilson

In ancient times, Wind blew across the land, carrying with it the colors of the earth and heavens. He splashed cerulean blues across the seas and skies, and colored the trees with myrtle green and celadon. As Wind blew west over plains and mountains, he painted the soil in umbers and siennas, and the snowcapped mountains in radiant whites.

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Wind battled mountain passes, swirling and whirling, all the while casting rich and varied hues of browns and greens upon thrusting granite peaks and thick carpets of forests. While he worked, an arid new breeze emerged from the southwest. On Breeze floated some of the most brilliant colors of them all, inspired by the blaze-red sun itself.

Warm and full of youth, Breeze meandered swiftly through canyons and gorges, painting Desert’s sandstone in carmine and kaolin. She rose to meet jutting mesas and buttes as they punched through cloudless skies, splashing them with the colors of hot orange sunsets and the fiery flickers of flames. The lively Breeze danced across the desert, breathing life’s colors into stunning desert vistas and breathtaking mountain panoramas. At last, when the job was done, Breeze looked at the moon and said, “I have no more to give.” She closed her weary eyes and fell fast asleep. And with that, Moon rose colorless, greeting Sun as he drew nigh, and cast a glow on all that had been created. Desert, Sun, Wind and Breeze rested, and when they awoke again, every creature far and near wondered at the beauty.

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Michael Wilson is a Prescott native who remains rooted in the Arizona landscape. “I’m such a sucker for a beautiful landscape,” he said. “What really excites me is making a memorable image of a scene few if any others have seen before. “I am always inspired by the morning light just before sunrise, and the late afternoon light just before sunset. I’m happiest when the light surprises me and makes a beautiful scene come alive.”

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WHAT MAKES THE RED ROCKS RED? Throughout documented history and likely before, the red rock formations of Sedona and much of northern Arizona have been the subject of wonderment and lore. Beginning in the early 1920s—long before color film—they began showing up in Hollywood movies. Imagine the surprise of tourists when they realized that, not only were the landscape formations as stunning as on film, but the colors were more vivid than they could have imagined! The presence of hematite is what causes the deep red color of Sedona’s sandstone and soil. Hematite is also called iron oxide, and is otherwise known as rust. It’s ironic that something so sublime can actually be caused by the same process that turns other objects to ruin.

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WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ARIZONA EXPERIENCE? My most memorable Arizona experience was at the Grand Canyon, being the quintessential landscape of Arizona, was when I was camping on the rim of the Canyon. I was all by myself in a place where tourists donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go because it was a somewhat difficult area to get to, and the quiet morning sunrise over the Grand Canyon was such a pleasure.

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Wine lovers rejoice! An extraordinary event is coming to Arizona that will feature food and wine pairings curated by an acclaimed international chef and one of the world’s most celebrated winemakers, all in a spectacular setting. “An Intimate Weekend with Isabel and Michael Mondavi” takes place November 2 through 4 at the award-winning L’Auberge de Sedona Resort and Spa, located on the picturesque banks of Oak Creek. In addition to the gorgeous setting and stunning views, what makes this weekend so special is the unique opportunity for guests to experience sophisticated cuisine created by L’Auberge de Sedona’s executive chef Franck Desplechin, expertly paired with wines selected by Michael Mondavi and his wife Isabel. Events throughout the weekend highlight exceptional wine tasting experiences, and thoughtful food and wine pairings. The weekend festivities begin Friday with a “Meet the Winemaker” reception. Guests can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with Michael and Isabel Mondavi. Saturday’s events include a wine and chocolate tasting with Sedona chocolatier Chocolita, a creekside lunch and a four-course winemaker dinner. The weekend concludes with Sunday brunch. During the weekend’s events, guests will learn about winemaking, tasting and pairing from one of the world’s most highly regarded vignerons. In 1966, Michael Mondavi and his father Robert cofounded the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley. In 1999, Michael, his wife Isabel and their two children purchased Animo vineyard in Atlas Peak northeast of Napa to create the Michael Mondavi Family Estate. In 2008, Michael launched M by Michael Mondavi wines. Michael has ensured that all estate vineyards are farmed sustainably, with

the winery achieving recognition as a Napa Green Certified Winery. Michael’s other industry honors include being named 2015 Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine and receiving the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage award by the James Beard Foundation in 1997. “An Intimate Weekend with Isabel and Michael Mondavi” is the first event of its kind in Sedona. “Isabel and I love to visit Sedona in the fall. Sedona is a wonderful place where people go to relax and this is an ideal time of the year,” said Michael Mondavi. “Taking place during the first part of November, just a few weeks after the completion of the 2018 harvest, it will be a pleasure to showcase some fermenting juices, barrel-aging wines, as well as beautifully finished and aged wine. “For wine lovers, this timing means we are able to share our wines from their infancy through to maturity, which is an experience that most food and wine lovers never have the opportunity to enjoy. I look forward to introducing wine lovers to some experiences they’ve not had before.” The Mondavis are working closely with Chef Desplechin and his staff to create pairings that highlight the complementary flavors of the wine and food with a focus on sustainability and local ingredients. “Along with many delicious wine tastings, we’ve come together to curate an array of pairings and events that showcase aspects of both food and beverage,” said Chef Desplechin, who joined L’Auberge in June and has cultivated more than 18 years of culinary experience at some of the world’s finest restaurants and hotels. “We’ve studied flavor profiles and seasonal ingredients to create a menu

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that pairs with each perfectly. We’ve realized there are many components to this, including knowing your product, weather patterns, seasonality and outside temperatures. Experiences from each event will blend and carry throughout the weekend, as they are all complementary to each other.” With its exquisite views and tranquil atmosphere, L’Auberge is the perfect location for the weekend. “L’Auberge is a unique place that reflects a special sense of healing, connection and relaxation, one where lasting memories are formed and romance is created,” said Chef Desplechin. “Our team understands every need when it comes to food and respects the nature, seasonality and sustainability of products. We’ve partnered with several local farmers in order for guests to receive a clear picture of the environment here in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Our team wants nothing more than to provide a truly hospitable and unique experience for our guests.” Although the menus for the events are still being developed, Chef Desplechin provided a sneak peek into one of the pairings for Saturday night’s four-course dinner: lemongrass poached lobster tail with mascarpone and tangelo parsnip tortellini and crisp pumpkin, finished with citrus lobster bisque and a drizzle of ancho chile oil. This dish will be paired with Animo by Michael Mondavi Heritage 2014 Sauvignon Blanc. The description of that single dish sparks the imagination of the potential of what is in store for the weekend as two experts come together to create a once-in-a-lifetime wining and dining experience in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. For those fortunate to attend, it will be an intimate and exclusive weekend that will not be forgotten.

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There is a grace about Laura Bicego that cannot be contrived. Fresh from a day in the Sardinian sun, her eyes shine brightly from behind her trademark oversized spectacles, and her smile is contagious. She outspoken and passionate in characteristic Italian style, but it’s what’s not expected about Bicego that draws me in as she speaks. Bicego is a woman’s woman. Her goal is to empower women through art, and her medium is 18-karat gold and beautiful organic stones. Her company, Nanis Italian Jewels, features handcrafted jewelry that is such a far cry from mass-produced, homogenous designs that it reserves standing in art galleries and specialty stores from Amsterdam to New York. November 8, Images Arizona magazine will sponsor a Nanis debut in Carefree at Grace Renee Gallery. “I love to make women feel beautiful and sensual,” she explains. “Nanis is really a woman’s purchase. It’s something that needs a lot of sensibility and a woman’s touch.” October 2018

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FROM THE BEGINNING Bicego knows from whence she speaks. Born into a jewelrymaking family in Vicenza-Italy, a region renowned for jewelrymaking for centuries, she spent much of her childhood learning first the technical aspects of jewelry-making in her father’s atelier before developing what can only be referred to as a “divine feminine” touch. “As woman, I can better understand the needs of women,” she says. “A lot of my pieces are versatile and you can really play with them. They look good, but I also know as a woman that they have something much deeper that makes women feel good.” Nanis designs are not only unique in the world of jewelry; they’re unique in Bicego’s own family. Her brother Marco is a renowned designer, but their styles contrast in many ways. I ask Bicego about her brother’s work and she lovingly laughs. “He’s fantastic, but he’s a man. As a man, he cannot really understand what women want. Some details, some special things that we like very much—and sometimes the faults—make Nanis different and unique.” Part of her magic lies in the conception. Instead of sketching designs with pencil and paper, as is tradition, Bicego prefers to work with her hands. She carefully crafts each strand and bead using simple tools, paying the ultimate attention to the smallest of details. Nanis is known for innovation and quality. Because the stones are never synthetic or created in a factory, no two pieces are ever exactly alike. “I am using a lot of different stones—organic stones like aquamarine. You will have exactly your own piece, not like anyone else’s,” she explains. For women like me, who enjoy our own sense of style and individuality, these words are music to our ears.

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE To say Nanis designs are versatile is a bit of an understatement. Not only are they contemporary and simple enough to wear with everything from blue jeans to a little black dress, many of them can be turned or separated to create different looks, or even different pieces of jewelry. Today, Bicego is wearing a necklace she designed that recently won an award in Monaco. She unclasps what appears to be a pair of intricate, decorative gold beads and holds it out for me to see. “This is a bracelet and necklace—two pieces in one,” she explains, separating the links. “It is extraordinary. Women love to go out in morning and have a nice piece of jewelry, and go out for dinner at night. They want something different to make them feel good and perfect.”

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Other pieces are just as remarkable. With the flip of a stone, a ring converts into something new. A twist of a chain turns a chain of gold into a remarkable statement piece.

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“My new collection just launched, and it changes totally,” she says, holding out a hand so I can examine a ring from her Dancing in the Rain Reverse series. “The ring you can wear as a ring with big stone or with pavielle nuance of different colors. You can also wear it as a pendant. It’s really a lot of funky different pieces,” she grins. Not only do many Nanis pieces transform; they also transform the women who wear them. “Women are able to express themselves with my jewelry,” Bicego says. As she speaks, it is clear that behind each new piece is a passion. It’s an excitement I’ve noticed in painters, sculptors and other artists. With that passion comes that “something extra” in the work: something felt more than seen. This is true for Bicego, and for her Nanis creations. “I like things that you can change,” Bicego explains. “That’s beautiful. I also like softness, and the pieces are comfortable whenever you put something on,” Bicego says, showing me a pair of earrings with the same versatile, interchangeable night-to-day characteristics. These, she shows me, can have three completely different beautiful looks. Perhaps it is the rich tone of pure 18-karat gold sculpted into intricate designs that catches my eye, or the earthy draw of natural aquamarines, diamonds, pink opals and moonstones. Nanis jewelry creates a sensual desire, and it’s unlike any jewelry I’ve ever seen. Perhaps it’s because, like life, though it can adapt, the important things—the quality, the craftsmanship, and the brilliance—remain.

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CAREFREE DEBUT When Images Arizona publisher Shelly Spence met Bicego, she too was drawn to the quality and individuality of Nanis jewelry, so much so that she wanted to introduce her line at the magazine’s sister venture, Grace Renee Gallery. “From the moment I first saw Laura’s work, I knew I wanted to help bring it to Carefree,” Spence said. “Laura elevates jewelry to a level I have not yet seen here: she creates art, and it’s completely unique and wonderful. “Our area is unique in that people here don’t want something that everyone else has. Whether it’s artwork for their walls, ceramic pieces, sculptures or jewelry, they want high quality, unique pieces that represent who they are as individuals. Nanis captures that perfectly, and I’m confident that other women will be just as drawn to its beauty as I am.” Grace Renee Gallery, located in Carefree’s historic Spanish Village, opens this month. It will include work by renowned artists Sam Pratt, Seth Fairweather, Kevin Irvin, Kathleen Hope, Christiane Barbato, Cecilia Calderon and more. “Nanis compliments these artists beautifully because it is created from the same beautiful balance of breathtaking passion and incredible skill,” says Spence. Bicego adds, “I think I will have great success. People seem to like very organic, natural pieces in Arizona. They’re refined. It’s not about ‘flashy,’ it’s about quality and being different— more sophisticated.” I can’t wait to come. I really can’t wait,” she says. “My dream is to have a piece of jewelry a woman desires like she desires shoes or purses, to complete her outfit and make her feel beautiful.” gracereneegallery.com

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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography Courtesy of Thomas Barnes

Something fateful was in the air in 1980 when former IBM marketing executive Thomas Barnes decided to turn his passion for collecting fine art into a pursuit to discover some of the world’s most talented emerging artists.

She would not only lend her expertise to the synergy of their art pursuits, but she would also become his wife two years later.

That serendipitous decision would lead him to Russia in 2001, where he would open doors for brilliant artists eager to share their work with the rest of the world.

For 35 years, their company, Thomas Charles Editions, has been at the top of its game in the art business. With 13 galleries in California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona to their credit, Thomas and Lisa decided to lend their more-than 60 years of combined experience to a fulltime venture into the wholesale fine art distribution world.

It would also lead him to Lisa Allen a decade and a half later. Lisa, who attended Harvard and Oxford Universities and studied art at The Louvre, The Jeu de Paume in Paris and the British Institute in Florence Italy, was (and remains) a talented fine art appraiser.

“We were in the retail gallery business for many years, and over a period of time, I began acting as a publisher in distributing original paintings, as well as limited edition giclées on canvas to galleries all over the United States and Western Canada,” Thomas explains.

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With a 5,000-square-foot warehouse quietly tucked away near Anthem for nearly 20 years, Thomas Charles Editions has made a nationwide impact in the art world, providing beautiful prints, original art and exhibit-ready framing for galleries in Hawaii, California, New York, Las Vegas, Florida and beyond. A large number of the works have been procured from Russian artists, who are among the Barneses’ personal favorites because of the extensive training available at the much-heralded academies in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Now, with the doors to retirement beginning to open, Thomas and Lisa are opening the vaults of their extensive collections to the public. Throughout the month of October, anyone interested in obtaining museumquality work can peruse one or both of their websites and browse through realism-inspired oil paintings and giclées on canvas, then make an appointment to view the work in person. Pricing is 50 to 75 percent off of gallery pricing, and collections include hundreds of framed original paintings, thousands of limited edition giclées on canvas, bronze sculpture and fine art glass. Custom framing is available. It’s a rare and unique opportunity, and the art is outstanding. Designers and decorators are welcome, of course, and major credit cards are accepted.

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Painter Amado Peña doesn’t know what to expect when he reunites with ceramist Rich Lopez for a unique collaboration at the Thunderbird Artists 25th Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, but that’s part of the fun. It’s been four years since the two acclaimed artists merged their artistic styles for a special show, “Framing the Southwest,” at the prestigious American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in California. Lopez, a southern California artist best known for his intricate ceramic basket patterns, is new to the Carefree show. Peña, a talented painter and mixed media artist from New Mexico, is returning to Thunderbird Artists after more than a decade. The two friends will exhibit and sell original pieces in adjacent booths that include a center work station, where they will collaborate on unique ceramic basketry pieces that feature Peña’s paintings inside of each of Lopez’s ceramic baskets. Denise Colter, president of Thunderbird Artists, said patrons appreciate the chance to view artist demonstrations. “This is a rare opportunity to see two acclaimed artists work side by side to create original pieces of fine art,” she said. “Not only can you watch the process, you’ll be able to take a ceramic basket home with you since Amado will be painting his images with acrylic paint.” David Armstrong, AMOCA founder, said that the museum show with Lopez and Peña was well-received, particularly because their combined talents resulted in unique pieces. “The collaboration between two artists is not a new thing, but it’s not common. By combining their talents, they are able to create artworks that surpass their individual efforts,” he said.

CURIOUS RISK-TAKERS Why does the collaboration between Lopez and Peña work so well? While they have some things in common—both have Yaqui heritage, and both were drawn to art early in their lives—they draw their inspiration from different sources. Perhaps their success together can be

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credited to the fact that both artists are risktakers who share an insatiable curiosity to discover new ways of expressing their creativity. Lopez worked in sales before receiving a potter’s wheel from his wife on Christmas day 14 years ago. “She remembered how much I enjoyed ceramics in high school,” he said. “I hadn’t touched clay in 35 years. I threw 40 pots that day, and I’ve been in my studio seven days a week ever since. That’s how much it changed my life.” Passionate about creating new work and curious about new techniques, Lopez taught himself a geometric math pattern rhythm that he incorporates into his ceramic basket creations. He enrolled at a local college where an art instructor recognized his talent and encouraged him to find a niche to separate himself from others.

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“That night, I dreamed I was making a basket with a tool in my hand. I woke up early and made the tool from my memory of the dream. Then I applied it to the clay and created my first basket,” he said.

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Curiosity also drives Peña’s passion for creating bold, colorful paintings and mixed media pieces. He grew up in south Texas, where there weren’t many opportunities to develop his art, but he pushed himself to hone his drawing skills. After graduating from college, he taught art for 16 years until he decided to pursue his passion full-time. He earned a master’s in art education and opened his first art gallery in Santa Fe in the 1980s.

“Thematically, my work is influenced from many different sources,” he said. “Some of my ideas come from the pueblo where I live, but not everything is related to my tribe. I have a very stylized formula, and I’m always interested in seeing how my images translate onto different mediums, such as jewelry, leather and clay.” The Carefree festival will give Peña a chance to do just that on Lopez’s clayfired baskets. “I’ll be using acrylics to paint the baskets while they are in a bisque stage, which is very rare to see,” he said, adding that each piece will be sealed, and that each basket they collaborate on will be decorative, not functional. Individually, both artists will exhibit their own work in separate booths. Peña will exhibit new paintings and drawings, while Lopez will exhibit his new Taa’a limited series of ceramic baskets, which are 20- to 24-inches in diameter. “These baskets will be my largest series to date. Taa’a is Yaqui for ‘the sun,’ and this series is a tribute to the many blessings we receive from the sun. Each basket will be made from a 25-pound bag of clay, and they will all come with a letter of authenticity,” Lopez said. thunderbirdartists.com

Experience Thunderbird Artists Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Friday through Sunday, November 2–4 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Easy and Ho Hum Streets in downtown Carefree $3 for adults; free for children 17 and under; $10 wine tasting thunderbirdartists.com October 2018

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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography Courtesy of Sedona Visual Artists Coalition

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On the green banks of the Verde River, a short afternoon trip away from the Phoenix sun in the heart of Arizona wine country sits 14 acres of paradise. Over 100 years ago, a bunkhouse was built out of river rock on this historic ranch, and through the years it was cultivated and nurtured by the late world-renowned ceramicist Don Reitz. Reitz Ranch would become an education center for budding ceramic artists—a commune of sorts attracting the kind of folks driven by a need to create with their hands from the mud of the earth. Don himself spent decades sitting in a chair next to a kiln alongside the river, opening the door occasionally to toss in a handful of salt. He is often credited with reviving the ages-old technique of salt firing. Its snap, crackle and pops would result in his trademark speckled pieces, some of which remain in collections at the Smithsonian Institution, New York’s Museum of Arts and Design, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, and at the ranch itself. Also remaining is Reitz’s legacy. Following his death in 2014, Ted and Sheryl Leigh-Davault purchased the property and continued the tradition. Today, the kilns remain hot, and they have built a family of potters and ceramists. Reitz Ranch is just one of 35 stops along the tour of this year’s Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour Oct. 26– 28. This free event will allow visitors to create their self-guided route through artists’ private studios to see the creative process at work. This year’s event features 50 artists from Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, Cottonwood and Clarkdale. Nearly every medium is represented, including ceramics, stained and fused-infused glass, ceramic and bronze sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber, redwood and buckeye burl, painting and mosaics.

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It’s an event Mike Upp, president of Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition and a ceramics artist, looks forward to all year. “It’s not like going to an arts festival or a gallery,” he explained. “Here, you are actually going inside the space where the artist is creating. Pretty much everybody on our tour is really into communicating what their processes are and trying to educate people as to what goes into working with the medium they’re in.” The open studios tour is perfect for people looking for a different kind of fun. “People are looking for immersive experiences,” Upp

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explained. “Here, they get to dive down deep and gain a much better understanding than going into three or four galleries and seeing paintings hanging on a wall. Here, we bring it to life.” There is plenty to be excited about this year. Among the fabulous artists is a new, old face. Internationally famous bronze sculptor John Waddell began his sculpting career in 1921 at the age of 10. Though his work was interrupted by a stint in the Army from 1942 to 1945, he went on to become one of the most renowned contemporary bronze artists in Arizona, with work featured in front of the Phoenix Art Center, Carver Museum and Cultural Center,

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Glendale Community College, Phoenix Public Library, Robert Mondavi Winery and more. Waddell, now 97 years old, was inducted into the Herberger Theater’s Hall of Fame in 2001. He and his wife, Ruth, who is a painter, will share their studio with visitors for the tour, along with dozens of other interesting and unique artists. “Demonstrations have always been a big part of the open studios tour, and this year we are going to expand that even more,” said Upp. “People really enjoy going to the studios and gaining insight as to how someone makes a glass vase, a ceramic pitcher, or how they turn a lathe to make a bowl.” And in some cases, as with Reitz Ranch, visitors can feel the pull of history—or even see it in the making. From his front porch, surrounded by some of the pottery created from fire, salt and his own two hands, Don Reitz would likely look upon the Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour and smile. After all, sharing art and a love for its processes is what he and so many other artisans strive to do, and the legacy lives on.

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Writer Lynette Carrington Photography by Scott Baxter

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There was quite a bit of chatter in 1994 when celebs and sports stars stepped into a boxing ring at then-Ritz Carlton Hotel in the Biltmore area of Phoenix. Donning ridiculously oversized boxing gloves, opponents Charles Barkley and Michael Carbajal duked it out all in the name of charity. Celebrity Fight Night was the name, and raising funds for charity was the game. Behind this iconic event is local businessman, Jimmy Walker, who soon met boxing legend Muhammad Ali, whose name then became synonymous with the event. Fast forward to 2018 and Celebrity Fight Night is now focused on world class entertainment, has expanded to include a sister event in Italy and has given away more than $84 million to all kinds of charities, including the lead charity, The Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Although Muhammad Ali passed away before the 2017 event, it now carries on in his spirit. Walker is the chairman, CEO and founder of the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation and continues to rally actors, actresses, celebrities, sports stars and musicians for various charitable causes. A recent visit to his office revealed walls of photos reflecting the breadth of his celebrity friends—everyone from Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Reba McEntire and David Foster to Billy Crystal, Andrea Bocelli, Kristin Chenoweth and Harrison Ford. But at his core, Walker is a man who is humble and wants to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Sometimes, those endeavors just happen to include his many celebrity friends. Walker, a native of Carthage, IL moved to the Valley in 1955 and graduated with a degree in business from ASU. “I met my wife, Nancy at the Red Dog Discotheque in Scottsdale,” says Walker with a sweet smile. The two have now been married more than 50 years, live in North Phoenix and have three grown children and seven grandchildren. “My first sports client was Reggie Jackson,” says Walker, who has always worked in the financial services field and has a knack with people. “He introduced me to some people and I kept it going.”

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Walker’s philanthropic light bulb moment came in 1984. He got together with Nancy and their kids and discussed how blessed they had been, and together they explored ways they could give back to the community. “We came up with the idea with our kids to give away bicycles,” he explains. The Bicycles for Kids event was born and, to date, has gifted nearly 10,000 bikes to underprivileged local children. “It’s also been with the help of our friends. We haven’t personally given 10,000 bikes, but our family organizes it every year. We organized this event out of our house for 16 years, but we’ve outgrown that, and now we are at a local church with a large property.” The event is held annually at Christmas as a surprise for kids 6 to 10 years of age. St. Mary’s Food Bank gifts kids with a holiday turkey, and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla comes to visit, too. Walker is also involved with St. Vincent de Paul in a few ways. Celebrity Fight Night supports the organization with donations such as a mobile water and a supplies truck that distributes items to the homeless in the downtown Phoenix area. Another notable donation was a large sport court at the St. Vincent de Paul dining room. Sports stars, celebrities and Andrea Bocelli celebrated the welcome addition to the campus, dedicated to the memory of Harlem Globetrotters’ Meadowlark Lemon a few years ago. Founded in 2007, another program that Walker helms is Never Give Up outreach at St. Vincent de Paul that takes place each Monday at the dining room in downtown Phoenix. Five to six hundred of the Valley’s homeless gather to hear guest speakers, words of inspiration and encouragement and music as they enjoy their morning meal. Walker has called on friends such as Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Danica Patrick, Jerry Colangelo, Al Molina, Larry Fitzgerald, Tom Shrader and Tom Van Arsdale, among many others to speak. “When I’m in town, I go down to the dining room and it’s like my car is on auto pilot,” Walker explains. “I think I get more out of it than they do.” The Never Give Up program is near and dear to Walker’s heart. “If we can change one life, it’s worth it,” he says.

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“The idea is to encourage them to never give up. There are a lot of wonderful people on the street who have had tough, tough breaks and there are a lot of children on the street. How do they grow up and stay out of trouble? There are a lot of people down there really trying to get their lives together.” Walker says that, in his 10 years of going to the dining room, he has never once witnessed a fight or any problems. “They are very appreciative of our program,” he adds. In 2019, Celebrity Fight Night will celebrate its 25th year. Surely, there will be some big surprises for the event, held at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. For now, Walker is keeping a poker face. What he would reveal is that Muhammad Ali will be honored in a special way at the beginning of the 2019 Celebrity Fight Night Weekend. “We’re dedicating a street at the hospital and it’s going to be called ‘Muhammad Ali Way,’” he explains of the dedication near the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. In nearly every philanthropic endeavor, Walker knows how to rally people to a cause. “I go to Elton’s party and I go to the Oscars … I like to get acquainted with the entertainers, find out what their passion is, what their foundations are—like Carrie Underwood, she’s an animal lover and we made a donation to her foundation.” Walker likes to connect personally and sincerely, bypassing agents to create meaningful relationships. “It’s a lot of work sometimes,” he adds. Whether he is giving locally or giving globally, philanthropy remains central to Walker’s life. “When much is given, much is expected,” Walker says. “I get joy out of it and I intentionally try to look for things to keep me from dealing with the selfishness with my life, and I pick things to help other people.” celebrityfightnight.org

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Writer Shoshana Leon // Photographer Loralei Lazurek and Courtesy of Desert Mountain

Arizona is known for stunning desert landscapes and pristine golf courses. Over the past few years, Arizona has also become known for its thriving culinary scene, and continues to attract award-winning chefs from across the world to share their take on global cuisine. Located in far north Scottsdale, Desert Mountain offers the best of all three with spectacular scenery, six Jack Nicklaus golf courses and exceptional dining led by an acclaimed international chef. Since Chef Bertrand Bouquin came to Arizona to lead culinary operations at Desert Mountain in April 2017, he and his staff have been working to enhance the menus and the experience

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at Desert Mountain’s nine restaurants and grills for its 4,000 members and guests. Chef Bouquin brings extensive culinary knowledge to Desert Mountain with an impressive resume and several accolades in his 30 years in the food and beverage industry. A native of Burgundy, France, he started cooking at age 15. He has worked for some of the world’s most celebrated French chefs, including Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud. Before joining Desert Mountain, Chef Bouquin served as executive chef at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs for 12 years. He opened the hotel’s restaurant, Summit, which was named Best New Restaurant by Esquire magazine and has

received many other prestigious awards. He is also a James Beard nominee. Before joining the Broadmoor, Chef Bouquin worked at the award-winning Maisonette in Cincinnati, Club XIX at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and the renowned Restaurant Daniel and Café Boulud in New York City. After working all over the country, Chef Bouquin is happy to be in Arizona. “It’s a beautiful place,” he said. “It has a great food scene and there is so much to do.” One of his proudest career milestones was being named Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, Master Chef of France. He was given this honor in June by one of his mentors, Daniel Boulud. Although he has many impressive awards, Chef Bouquin remains humble and focused on his craft and the customers. “I was thrilled to receive the Master Chef of France award from my mentor and to have my wife there to celebrate with me. It is an honor to be recognized but awards don’t make you a better chef,” he said. “I continually strive to the best chef I can be because I truly love what I do.” From the food to the service, Chef Bouquin is hands on in all aspects of culinary operations at Desert Mountain to ensure the quality of ingredients, the bar program, training for the staff of 80, and the guest experience. When he joined Desert Mountain, he hit the ground running. He analyzed and refined the menus to better align with each restaurant’s theme in a more authentic way. He has enjoyed the great feedback from members on the new menus. Desert Mountain has a diverse collection of dining experiences located throughout the community. Constantino’s features high-end Italian fare in a farmhouse

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setting. Starters include veal and pork meatballs, a salumi board featuring Italian meats and cheeses, and a daily chef’s preparation of foie gras. The menu also offers pizza, a selection of pasta dishes and entree options, from chicken and veal scallopine to steak and seafood, as well as a family-style menu. The restaurant overlooks the Chiricahua golf course and on a clear day, you can see all the way to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, home of the Arizona Cardinals. As part of the Outlaw golf course, Arizona Grill highlights Southwestern cuisine with north-of-theborder and south-of-the-border selections. North-ofthe-border options include roasted gazpacho, brisket and chocolate chipotle ribs. South-of-the-border Mexican favorites include a variety of tacos, enchiladas, green chile tamales and fajitas. Perched above the Apache golf course, Apache Steakhouse offers the best cuts of meat and fresh seafood, from Oysters Rockefeller and Dungeness crab bisque to lamb chops, pork chops, salmon, mussels and cioppino. Dessert options include baked Alaska for two, crème brulee, New York cheesecake and grilled peach cobbler. Having spent much of his illustrious career at hotels and restaurants, Chef Bouquin enjoys the opportunity to get to know Desert Mountain members and their families, and interact with them on a regular basis. Catering for holidays, special events and golf tournaments is a big part of culinary operations at Desert Mountain. “My staff and I strive to make our members happy,” said Chef Bouquin. “The staff is like a family and we enjoy serving families.” Chef Bouquin is currently working to open a new clubhouse in early 2019 featuring a gastropub concept, where members can relax, watch sports and enjoy elevated bar fare. He is involved in every facet of this new venture, from the restaurant’s design to the food and beverage menu. “I’m very excited about the new concept and I can’t wait for our members to experience it,” he said. In his time at Desert Mountain, Chef Bouquin has made a positive impact on the culinary program, and there are delicious things ahead that members are sure to enjoy.

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As one of Phoenix’s oldest and most cherished landmarks still operating today, the historic Orpheum Theatre tells a story that is even grander and more majestic than those found in the many movies and live shows that have played within its walls over the past 90 years. The Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. in Phoenix, first opened its doors on Jan. 5, 1929. Since then, it has undergone a number of programming changes and a dramatic restoration to recover and preserve its original beauty and significance to our state. Venue manager David Cruse calls the Orpheum Theatre “the jewel of downtown Phoenix.” “It is a really special place,” Cruse explained. “We have people who have come in who had their first kiss there during a movie in

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the 50s. We have had people come in who met their now-fiancé there. It's great to hear these stories about people who went there as kids, come back and are just thankful that it still exists.” The Orpheum’s story began in 1927, when architects Lescher and Mahoney designed and built the theater for owneroperators J.E. Rickards and Harry Nace. The $750,000 construction project featured 1,800 seats, an early form of air conditioning and a stage measuring 101 feet wide and 28 feet deep to accommodate vaudeville productions. Aesthetically, the Orpheum Theatre was built in the Spanish Baroque style, featuring intricate murals and moldings to give the audience the impression that they were sitting in a garden surrounded by mountains as they enjoyed the show.

“The idea behind it is that it is an atmospheric theater,” said Cruse, noting most of the Orpheum’s earliest programming consisted of “talkies”—the then-new innovation of sound films that included synchronized dialogue—in an effort to be on the cutting edge of entertainment. “The interior of the auditorium is meant to feel like you're watching theater in a Spanish villa underneath the stars.” In addition to serving as Phoenix’s stop on the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, the theater played host to a number of high-profile film premieres, including 1933’s “I’m No Angel,” for which starlet Mae West visited the Valley. This tradition continued through the theater’s second iteration as the Paramount, when Paramount Pictures purchased the building in 1940. “There were other historic theaters at that time, some of them right around the corner, but the Orpheum still remained the movie palace and showpiece of Phoenix through that era,” Cruse explained. A far more dramatic change occurred in 1968, when James Nederlander of Nederlander Theatrical Corporation purchased the building, changed its name to Palace West and designated it a stop on the Broadway circuit. Many current Valley residents best remember the building for its live programming during this time. In the 1970s, when the Broadway musical scene began bigger and more expensive productions, costs became prohibitive. As a result, Nederlander leased the building to the Corona family, who operated the theater as a Spanish movie house into the 1980s. Although this iteration greatly served the Valley’s Spanish-speaking community, it also saw the theater’s beautiful interior muted in order to mimic the dark aesthetics of the multiplexes that had been popping up around the country. “Everything was painted black,” said Cruse. The theater’s original murals and paintings disappeared, covered up by black paint and movie posters. “That was keeping in line with what movie theaters at that time looked like.” It eventually appeared as though the aging and deteriorating building was destined to be razed in favor

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of a parking lot. Instead, the City of Phoenix stepped in, purchasing the property in 1984. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places the next year. “Phoenix still gets a little bit of a bum rap for losing a lot of the past history, so this became sort of an opportunity to return something to its former glory and preserve history alongside something brand new—and that brand new project was City Hall.” In 1988, voters approved $7 million in funds to restore the theater. An additional $7 million in was raised by the thennewly founded Orpheum Theatre Foundation, and the city’s plan to incorporate the building into its new City Hall was put into motion by Conrad Schmitt Studios. “The new Phoenix City Hall is attached to the Orpheum Theatre,” said Cruse, noting that the two buildings share a common wall. “The idea of old-meets-new and the two sort of sharing the same space was very attractive to the city. They certainly went all-in on it.” A tremendous amount of care was utilized in order to painstakingly restore all of the theater’s plasterwork and peel away the black paint to recover the original murals and paintings underneath.

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Meanwhile, the Adams Street side ground floor of the theater, a one-time home to small shops like ice cream parlors and florists, was incorporated into an expanded lobby and box office with windows designed to resemble storefronts from its original time period. The Orpheum Theatre reclaimed its name in 1991 and finally reopened in all of its 1929 glory on Jan. 28, 1997, with a live performance of “Hello, Dolly!” starring Carol Channing. Today, the theater specializes in an eclectic mix of programming, including live theater, concerts, stand-up comedy, children's shows and dance performances. It even plays host to world-class speakers and authors while also supporting the community as a space for the occasional graduation and dance recital. “There are a lot of exciting things happening in downtown Phoenix these days. The Orpheum is looking to sort of be the center of that. It was the beginning of that so we would certainly like to see it be the future of that as well,” Cruse said. “We want the Orpheum Theatre to lead the way in the Valley as to what live entertainment should feel like and be like,” he added. “We want to continue that [innovation] inside the walls of this historic building; preserve history surrounded by and inclusive of all that forward and future thinking.”

No matter how far Phoenix ventures into cutting-edge technology, the Orpheum Theatre will retain its historic charm and embrace its humble beginnings. One such way it is doing so is through Silent Sundays, programming in which a classic silent film is accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ which, like the theater itself, has been fully restored. The next such event is scheduled for Oct. 28 and will feature 1925’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Meanwhile, volunteer organization Friends of the Orpheum Theatre partners with the City of Phoenix to keep the history of the legendary landmark alive through free public tours held at noon and 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Although access is at times limited due to the needs of certain performances, visitors generally receive an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the theater through a historical lens. Visitors this time of the year can also see a spooky side of the Orpheum Theatre with a series of ghost tours throughout the month of October, including on Halloween. The theater has, indeed, had its fair share of ghostly sightings. Tickets for those events, which require paid admission and typically sell out quickly, are available online. phoenixconventioncenter.com/ orpheum-theatre

Tour Orpheum Theatre Tours First and Third Tuesdays of Each Month Noon and 1 p.m. The Orpheum Theatre 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix Free to Attend 602-495-7139 phoenixconventioncenter.com/orpheum-theatre

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I was really tremendously affected by art, and I found that it moved me more than anything else. After a while, looking wasn’t enough; I had to create.

If art were words, Andy Burgess would be a master of anthologies. He would write about bygone eras in American history one post-war decade at a time, waxing eloquently about their illusory idealism and the rosy hope that has fed the American dream since before statehood. His words would be provocative and brilliant, and like James Joyce’s “Finnegan’s Wake” or Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian,” the endings would be ambiguous, their point abstract. Fortunately, Burgess chose not to delve into the written word, but rather turned to paper, brushes and paints, and a medley of other media to express himself. This London-born artist is known for his “pop geometry” renditions of modernist and mid-century architecture. With bright bursts of color and the simplicity of clean lines and sharp angles, he marries a wonderfully complimentary combination of cubism, Russian constructivism and art deco styles to create his own brand of retro art. Whether his work elicits memories or simply a desire to touch base with a romantic view of a halcyon era, it certainly has its devotees. Represented From London to Scottsdale, his collectors include Booker prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro, locally born actor and writer Emma Thompson, the Tisch family in New York, and Richard and Ellen Sandor, who have one of the top 100 art collections in America.

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Bonner David Galleries

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Despite the accolades, Burgess remains unassuming, blending into the downtown Phoenix landscape as we sit in a coffee shop sipping on cactus-themed concoctions. His bearded face is round, and black rectangular glasses are perched atop his nose. He is quick with a smile and his wit is even quicker, but what is most evident is his depth. As accessible as his work appears on the outside, it doesn’t take long to figure out that both Burgess and his work come from a place much more complex than they appear. Burgess’ life didn’t begin particularly artistic. He first earned his degree in political science and minored in journalism—both knowledge bases that gave him a great deal of perspective in his life and in his work. “I found that, when I traveled, I often gravitated to art museums and other places I could look at art. I was really tremendously affected by art, and I found that it moved me more than anything else. After a while, looking wasn’t enough; I had to create.” And create, he did. Some of his earliest work was in collage—an art form he still enjoys today. In a nod to Dadaist style, he began to use vintage papers, cigarette labels and matchboxes from the 1930s to create city scenes—clever parodies of buildings of the time that often had advertisements painted on their sides. Never one to commit to a single medium or idea, he also dedicated himself to painting, experimenting with everything from oils and acrylics to watercolor and gouache. As he painted, his now-signature style began to take shape. “I was always into architecture,” he explains, “partly because I love the abstraction of the receding plains and the geometry. I started to explore modernist architecture back when I still lived in London, but when I moved to the American Southwest, I got into American-style mid-century modern, which was a similar style but adapted to the desert.” That adaptation fascinated him, taking him to explore areas like Phoenix, Tucson and the Southwest’s midcentury mecca, Palm Springs. “I started to paint houses with swimming pools, glass, steel beams and some of the other features my work has become known for. The vibe is a little bit glamorous, a little bit aspirational.” His paintings, full of vibrant colors and radiant light, are easy to spot, in no small part because of the vivid representation October 2018

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of something nostalgic. Interestingly, there are never people in his paintings, but there are often representative objects—an automobile here, a piece of furniture there. The nuance is by design. “The reason I take people out is because paintings are fiction. They’re part real, part invented. When you take the people out, the viewer has to provide their own narrative. “It’s like stepping into an empty theater. The stage is there, but there are no actors on stage. That means the viewer has to do more work. It’s more ambiguous and open to interpretation. I like to leave people out because I don’t want to make it that obvious.” Now a Tucson resident, Burgess is a self-proclaimed fan of film noir settings. His work does not reflect the fatalism of that genre so much as it expresses the joie de vivre of an era all but lost to commercialism and technology. Neon signs, swimming pools and brilliantly manicured lawns are all part of the allure. “I’m interested in exploring nostalgia rather than being nostalgic,” he explains, taking a swig from his straw before continuing.

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“If I paint a vintage car, it is because it was actually there and I really saw it. I’m interested in the fact that it is still there, and the fact that we are still attached to it, or lamenting that it might disappear.” That fascination is what draws Burgess to vintage signs, old papers and other elements of the past that come to life in his art, though they are slowly being replaced in our current world. As the vestiges of the past disappear, Burgess seems more determined to document their cultural relevance. Among his most recent works are additional paintings, as well as a series of cubist collages done in homage to the assemblage of guitars Picasso made, first in cardboard, then in sheet metal, in 1912 and 1914. He has also delved into photography, compiling a book of photographs shot in Italy, Portugal, New York and London. At first glance, they seem entirely different from his telltale style. To begin, there are people in many of the pictures. Look closer, though, and their narratives contain the same figurative question marks as his other work.

Most recently, he has released a limited edition hardback book called “Modernist House Paintings,” published by the highly regarded Nazraeli Press. It’s fascinating to look at, and the foreword offers excellent insight into both the artist and the work. As he continues to create and experiment with new ideas, Burgess is opening Bonner David Gallery’s first show of the season Sept. 27–Oct. 15. His modernist and midcentury architectural works and cubist guitar collages will be on display, and he will be available in person to discuss his art and sign his new book. As for what is next, not even Burgess knows. “I have always been completely obsessed by photography and I’m working on a major portfolio and several book projects, and I will still be painting, of course. I’m moving slightly into 1970s architecture. I like the peculiar shapes of the buildings and the circular patterns, and they tend to be colorful. At the same time, I’ve been doing modernist and post-modern house paintings for 10 years and I still have a lot in me.”

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And with any luck, he does. bonnerdavid.com

Experience Andy Burgess Artist Reception and Book Signing Thursday, October 11 6–9 p.m. Bonner David Galleries 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale RSVP Required Free 480-941-8500 bonnerdavid.com October 2018

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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series

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The North Valley is home to some of the most lauded and accomplished musical organizations. One of the newest, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series led by Executive Producer Joseph Wytko, has found its niche among them.

This year’s series will be held in the Tohono Ballroom located at The Boulders’ El Pedregal, and not only will the artists be exceptional, but audiences will be treated to complimentary champagne, fine art, and the beautifully intimate setting in the Tohono Ballroom.

In only its second season, its inaugural 2017-18 season proved to be tremendously popular—its success attributed widely to an eclectic mix of world-class musicians combined with the gorgeous ambiance of The Boulders Resort. Audiences responded well to the up-close and personal listening experiences, and the 2018-19 series offers an equally enjoyable lineup.

This year’s performances will be a feast of the sensations. Art will be displayed by some of the area’s finest visual artists, including Steve Stento, Beth Cox and artists from the new Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree.

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The star of each concert, of course, will be the music.

Jazz, classical, tasteful popular tunes, authentic country and Western, blues and more are represented by this year’s tuneful artists. Among the performers are jazz vocalist Alice Tatum, pianist Nicole Pesce, Swedish-born vocalist Vismaya Hagelberg, Oregon’s country and Western singer/songwriter/recording artist Joni Harms with Nashville-based daughter Olivia, and pianist Beth Lederman with Felix Sainz and Emerson Laffey. Executive Producer Wytko, an incredibly accomplished saxophonist, will also be featured, as will the uniquely versatile trio WE3. Concert dates fall on Sundays and begin at 4 p.m. Tickets, available online by credit card or on a cash-only basis at the door, are $35 per person and include champagne. Season tickets are available; please contact Joseph Wytko at josephmusic@cox.net. Don’t miss the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series! Soon to be a Valley staple, it’s more than top-notch entertainment; it’s the beginning of an exciting new tradition.

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series Schedule November 18: Vocalist Alice Tatum with Nicole Pesce, Bob Lashier and Todd Chuba December 9: Swedish-born Vocalist Vismaya Hagelberg with Mark DeCozio and Allen Ames January 13: Keyboardist Beth Lederman with Felix Sainz and Emmerson Laffey February 24: Saxophonist Joseph Wytko with Very Special Surprise Guest March 24: Oregon Singer/Songwriter Joni Harms and Nashville’s Songstress, Olivia April 14: Grand Finale Concert Featuring the Trio We3

Experience 2018-19 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series Select Sundays, November 18–April 14 4 p.m. El Pedregal at The Boulders’ Tohono Ballroom 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale $35 per person; season tickets available 480-204-7292 josephmusic@cox.net October 2018

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BOWLS OF BENEFIT

The act of creating is a gift in and of itself, but to conceive and build something with a purpose of giving it away is beauty itself. Across the North Valley, artists have been doing just that as they fire clay molds and glass to create some of the most beautiful, unique bowls for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch and Art Auction to honor World Hunger Day. Each bowl will be sold to raise much-needed funds for Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. The food bank is currently serving about 500 families per month, many of whom are seniors struggling to live on fixed incomes. If current trends continue, that number is expected to grow by about 10 percent next year.

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Sonoran Arts League of Cave Creek, a 750-plus-member art community, is the driving force behind the Oct. 19 luncheon. Empty Bowls is an effort to raise money for food banks across the globe. It was founded in Michigan by an artist and an art teacher so that students could make a positive difference in their communities. It spread quickly, and 19 years ago, local resident Carole Perry brought it to Cave Creek, soliciting the help of the Sonoran Arts League. Other community contributors stepped in to offer a hand, too, including Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corral, Tech4Life, Arizona Clay, and students and educators from Saguaro and Cactus Shadows High Schools, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Paradise Valley Community College.

At Paradise Valley Community College, David Lloyd Bradley, talented and committed professor of art, has been encouraging his ceramics students to contribute for nearly two decades. This year, his expectations are more ambitious than ever, with more than 750 bowls expected to be donated from his classroom this year. “Our students want to create the pottery for Empty Bowls that will last forever, because the bowls are symbolic of the fundraiser’s cause, which is to focus the public on the issue of world hunger,” says Bradley. “What better way than through an empty bowl that then is filled with food at the event?” The online auction has been underway since Sept. 4 on the food bank’s website, foohillsfoodbank.com, where the first 100 fine art and craft items donate by members and friends of Sonoran Arts League are up for bid. It will remain open until 1 p.m. Oct. 19. As has become tradition, lunch will be served at Harold’s Corral in the handmade ceramic or glass bowls. For just $15, attendees can select their own unique bowl and keep it as a lasting reminder of their contribution to end world hunger. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the food bank. Each year, the event raises approximately $20,000 to provide food and emergency assistance to local people in need. If you would like to help, visit the Foothills Food Bank website to bid on an auction item, or come to Harold’s Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a simple lunch served in locally made bowls, there will also be a silent art auction. After all, receiving is so much more delicious when it is done with a giving heart. foothillsfoodbank.com

Experience Buy a Bowl, Feed the Hungry Empty Bowls Lunch & Auction Friday, October 19 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Harold’s Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek $15 donation per person 480-488-6070 foothillsfoodbank.com October 2018

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From cyclists to cowboys, and from bikers to bankers, there’s no single “type” of Creeker. Like the Town of Cave Creek itself, Local Jonny’s in the heart of it all is an eclectic mix of people, flavors and the kind of wonderful that just can’t be found anywhere else. Local Jonny’s begins with some of the freshest, most unique breakfast selections around, made to order and served all day. Start your day with fantastic dishes like savory oatmeal—slow-cooked steel-cut oats mixed with tangy red bell pepper pesto and feta cheese. Two poached eggs, tomato and avocado top it off for a hearty bowl of delicious flavors. Local Jonny’s power breakfast bowl is a healthy yet tasty combination of kale and quinoa salad, hard-boiled eggs, manchego cheese and light and refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Whether you’re an athlete or just watching your waistline, it’s one of several healthy choices that will leave you satisfied. Local Jonny’s offers fun takes on several traditional breakfast items, including Southwest sunrise sandwich with two fried eggs, ham, avocado, tomato, cheddar and chipotle aioli on sourdough toast, served with fruit; and Jonny’s famous blueberry granola pancakes made from scratch daily and served with whipped cream and optional pure Vermont maple syrup or a blueberry compote. The lunch menu doesn’t disappoint either. From their flavor-packed hot and cold sandwiches (drunken pork, anyone?) to spicy sea bass fish tacos, to salads so good you’ll forget they’re salads, Local Jonny’s has a menu as original as you’d expect from a place as untamed as the Creek. They’ve also got a mouthwatering list of certified Angus beef burgers, including a cowboy burger hearty enough to fill a wrangler after a week-long drive. Of course, it wouldn’t be Local Jonny’s without their famed selection of specialty drinks, great craft beers and wines that pair perfectly with everything from breakfast burritos to black and blue burgers. There are plenty of options for kids, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, too. There’s always something cooking at Local Jonny’s! Try something different in the Creek! Local Jonny’s 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily 480-488-7473 localjonnys.com

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Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

There is nothing better than a warm, creamy plate of pasta in the fall time. The Boursin cheese in this dish adds such a depth of flavor, and creaminess unlike anything else! Boursin cheese is available at most grocery stores. Feel free to add protein of your choice to this dish. As-is, this recipe is vegetarian friendly.

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Pasta Ingredients: 1 cup cubed butternut squash 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms 1/2 onion, sliced 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 block Boursin cheese 8 oz. pasta of your choice 1 cup pasta water Directions: In large pot, boil water to cook pasta. Cook as directed on package. Drain, saving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside. In large skillet, heat olive oil and add butternut squash. Caramelize for about 10 minutes, and then add mushrooms and onions. Once cooked to your liking, add the entire block of Boursin. Stir cheese until melted. Add in cooked pasta, then pour pasta water in slowly until sauce becomes desired thickness. Stir in spinach. Serve, and enjoy! kyndraclaire.com

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Pumpkin Spice Cake Fall is finally here, and this pumpkin spice cake is dense, moist and full of fall flavorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;without being overly sweet!

Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pureed, canned pumpkin 1/8 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9inch pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter for about 5 minutes until creamy. Scrape bowl and add eggs one at a time, beating until combined. In separate bowl, sift together flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a smaller bowl, combine pumpkin, milk and vanilla. With mixer on low, add dry and wet ingredients to butter and sugar, alternately starting and ending with flour. Spread in prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool, cut into squares and serve with spiced whipped cream, below. To make spiced whipped cream: Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon each of cloves and nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. kyndraclaire.com

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