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CONCRETE AND CLAY Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Grace Renee Gallery
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CONCERTS OF CONNECTION Writer Joseph J. Airdo Cover Photo by Norman Seeff
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It is finally October and, among many other things, that means that the fall arts season has officially arrived! There are so many things to do, see, hear and experience throughout our community. For starters, Arizona Musicfest is back with its biggest and most star-studded season in its entire 31 years of entertaining area audiences. LeAnn Rimes is just one of several celebrities that the nonprofit organization is bringing to the Valley between now and April. Country Thunder is also back and in full force with a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in country music — including the Valley’s own Ryan Sims. That is just the tip of the iceberg, though, as there is also an amazing amount of stage productions and concerts courtesy of our community’s own performing arts organizations, many of which will be putting on their first shows in more than 18 months. These artists have been itching to get back to doing what they love — sharing their passions and talents with audiences; telling stories or playing music that moves our souls. In fact, if you are like them and have been watching your musical instrument gather dust, members of the Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet and the Sonoran Brass Quintet are inviting musicians throughout the community to play along with them on two selections of music during a “crash” concert. What a fun and unique way to bring the community together! Fine art will also finally see the return of the spotlight this season. In addition to the 25th anniversary of Hidden in the Hills, the premier event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, there are countless events showcasing the wonderful work of our community’s talented artists — including Carefree Art Night, during which guests can be shuttled around to participating art galleries while also enjoying live music and refreshments. These concerts, plays, festivals and events — each of which can be found in the pages of this month’s issue of Images Arizona — are proof that we live in one of the most talented and abundantly artistic places on the planet. And I am so proud to call it my home. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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East Phoenix resident Greg Abbott recently submitted a photo that he took of his daughter, Meghan, paddleboarding near a herd of wild horses on the Salt River. “We really enjoyed the article and beautiful photos in the July edition of Images Arizona about the herd of remarkable wild horses at the Salt River,” says Abbot, referring to “Unbridled Liberation,” which featured the photography of Ann von Pentz. “We totally concur with the writer, Joseph J. Airdo, when he wrote, ‘No other horses in the world better reflect freedom than the Salt River herd.’ As avid Arizona paddleboarders who frequently enjoy the Salt River, we cherish sharing the beauty of the Salt River with the wild horses when we are fortunate enough to see them. “Although we don’t always encounter them when we are there, we absolutely lucked out one Friday morning in late July when we discovered a huge herd of 28 of them wading on the banks of the river, feeding on the vegetation and enjoying the sunrise. It was quite an experience seeing such a huge herd of wild horses, calmly feeding and seemingly unfazed by us paddling by. With the sun rising on the majestic Red Mountain behind them, the scene was breathtaking.”
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“The Night Shamon” by Amy Lay, mixed media on canvas, 72” x 36”
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The idea of art might first bring to mind a canvas; a swath of color splashed across a flat surface. That would be accurate but what a delight it is when our eyes witness the broader definition and take us into beautiful frontiers we had not at first considered. Concrete and Clay, which comes to Carefree’s Grace Renee Gallery Nov. 4, is a showcase of rich complexity in material, pattern, style and inspiration by two remarkably talented artists: Kathleen Hope and Jodi Walsh. An art consultant began putting their work together. When they first spoke by phone there was an immediate connection. “After the first telephone call, our careers just meshed and we pass information and leads back and forth constantly," Walsh says. The pair eventually met in person in Arizona. Hope, a native of Minnesota who now lives in Fountain Hills, counts their meeting and path to working together as serendipity. “There is a saying in the art field, ‘Art that can live in the same space has a similar sensitivity,” she explains. Walsh adds that she and Hope immediately felt a connection personally and in their work. The two struck up a friendship. “Serendipity is this chance occurrence when something unexpected happens in a beneficial way,” Hope explains. “To truly make serendipity happen, it takes a leap of faith. It is not enough to have insight and allow the accident to occur. It requires action because there is great courage in being OK with not knowing what is possible but pursuing it anyway. “In art, this marriage of voice and material is difficult to find. It has to stand the test of time while allowing an infinite amount of creating outcomes.”
THE IMPRINT OF THE WORLD
Walsh is a native of Toronto, Canada. Art and design have always been part of her DNA. She has lived around
the world — from Taiwan to Europe, East Africa to Bangladesh and Calcutta, India — working with world bank, U.S. aid projects and in marketing for U.S. tech companies. Even when resources were exceedingly scarce, she would seek out and find textural elements to create art or clothing. “I was caught in several internal wars and was evacuated by ship from Bangladesh, East Pakistan at the time to Calcutta, India,” Walsh recounts. “I have lost everything twice in my life. I have a great appreciation for water and electricity. I live in daily gratitude and appreciation.” She left the U.S. tech industry 20 years ago to create full-time, primarily in mixed media. She was ready for a change and ceramics came to the fore six or seven years ago. She created the process of “Oritatami Nendo” — folding clay. While inspiration is key to any pursuit, Walsh prefers the term discipline to describe her journey and the honing of her entirely unique art form. “It’s very difficult to come up with something new in the art world — almost impossible,” she says. “I’m a believer that the answer to everything is behind you. “I looked back on my travels, the countries and people I admired most, how they lived, their lifestyle, what they valued and everything came back to an appreciation of a simple lifestyle. Nothing complicated; minimal esthetics — something as uncomplicated as a fold. “Every human has their own style. You can see it in their clothes, everything in their house, the food they eat, the company they keep and how they earn a living. My meditation and yoga practice allows me to function during these difficult times. I can’t imagine what it would be like without my artwork.” Walsh uses a special, environmentally-friendly waterbased polymer product without chemicals or waste to create textures. She doesn’t use traditional glazes and her work is in black and white, but within that simple color scheme is an enormous range of pattern and visual interest.
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The pieces all vary and invite the viewer to move in close, examining the shape and flow — something that is so curious to the eye that one must peer at each corner and strand to see what is happening. She uses birch panels, clay, wax-covered hemp, metals and stainless steel thread to create cubes, seed pods, scrolls and cocoons. “I paint, make markings with slip and add texture to slabs of wet clay,” Walsh says. “I then cut, fold and fire to 2,200 degrees so the clay pieces are vitrified, or sturdy. Much of my work is installed in lobbies and conference rooms so it needs to be strong.”
CEMENT PIONEER
Walsh’s dedication in creating this new art form was mirrored in what she saw Hope doing with concrete — also something entirely new and different. Hope’s background was as a color consultant for interior and exterior design — particularly stucco, wall paint and staining — but she has also worked as a fine artist. She studied decorative painting with a master painter from Berlin with whom she apprenticed for a year. At the time she worked in oil, pastel and then collage and mixed media. No matter the material, it was color that Hope perceives so acutely and allowed her to take that talent into new surfaces and forms. Her desire to create art using a material with texture and uniqueness led her to choose cement as her medium. She mixes it with varying materials like dried pigment, paper and marble dust, applying color using stains, inks, acid, pigment and acrylic. “Color has always come easy for me,” Hope says. “It is learned, but you also realize that no one sees color the same. I can see minute changes in color and I can also look at a color and know what combinations of tint go into making that color.”
To further her career education, Hope completed accredited coursework through the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers in North America. Color is very personal to her and it was always something about which she closely consulted with her clients. She believes every person has connections with color throughout their lives and it plays an enormous role in our personalities, experiences and how we live and work in our own space. “Everyone has an emotional response to color, negative and positive,” Hope says. “Sometimes this response can come from childhood. We can all recall a time that some incident has triggered a response to color; this can sometimes carry throughout our lives. Some are more sensitive to color, as well. I tend to be more introverted than extroverted. Introverts tend to like less clutter, less color saturation. In other words, I prefer Sedona versus Las Vegas.” Her start in concrete began with a client request for an outdoor painting when she moved to Arizona. She had to master its use in a painterly way with lots of trial, error and determination, becoming “fluent in cement.” “My response was, ‘Could you give a year?” she says. “Concrete kept coming top in my research as being most reliable for outdoor application. I started experimenting with different mixes and, after a year, painted the outdoor art for that client. I never looked back because it gave me what I was looking for; I could tint into the mixture, paint over it and pour it for texture.” The unpredictable and porous nature of cement, as well as its extreme temperature sensitivity, requires a precise studio temperature and exacting attention to detail for consistent results. The material dries very quickly and color is difficult to erase once applied.
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Hope’s work has a magical quality that results from all of the elements she adds, sometimes with brushes, squeeze bottles and industrial tools. It draws you in to see what, exactly, you’re witnessing — beautiful, colorful permanence with texture, pattern and intriguing little surprises.
CAREFREE CONVERGENCE
Concrete and Clay is a celebration of these art forms — an inspiring treat to expand the mind beyond any canvas. Both women are excited to bring the exhibition to Grace Renee Gallery with the help of owner Shelly Spence. “When you find a good fit with a gallery, it really is a gift to be treasured,” Walsh says. “It’s such an honor to be included in the Grace Renee Gallery group of artists. Shelly Spence is a delight to work with and her commissions test my creative abilities, which I love.” Hope concurs. “Shelly contacted me to be a part of her gallery and I’ve been showing with her from the start,” she says. “She is an excellent businesswoman and has a great eye for art. I am fortunate to be a part of this outstanding group of artists.” gracereneegallery.com
EXPERIENCE Concrete and Clay
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COMMUNITY
2021 OCTOBER
Writer Joseph J. Airdo
Through Oct. 24 CAMELOT
Photo Courtesy of Reg Madison Photography The Phoenix Theatre Company presents its production of “Camelot,” an epic story of love and betrayal, featuring the legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot. See website for price and times. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com
Through Oct. 6
KATALIN EHLING ART EXHIBIT
hidden talents to secret desires,
Hunger Day 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday,
Periwinkle will remind guests how
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much fun it can be to make new
E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek.
acquaintances and questionable
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Desert Foothills Library hosts an
decisions. $30. Fridays and
exhibit of Katalin Ehling’s artwork
Saturdays 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
— from fashion drawings and batiks
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to watercolors and autobiographical
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collages. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Through Oct. 9
FOOTHILLS EMPTY BOWLS ART AUCTION
AND IT’S BUILT ON THE SACRED Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a full-room installation by local artist Jacob A. Meders. Taking found objects and painting traditional
The Empty Bowls Project is hosting
markings of Indigenous people
an online sale and auction of art
on them, Meders reconsiders how
and bowls created and donated
meaning can be layered and reclaimed
by members and friends of the
in these commodities. $10; youth,
Sonoran Arts League. The 22nd
student, senior and veteran discounts
Parsley Periwinkle hosts a
annual fundraiser, which benefits
available. See website for hours.
memorably hilarious interactive
Foothills Food Bank and Resource
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
refresher on how to be social. From
Center, will conclude with a lunch
Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
party games to zesty conversation,
and art auction to honor World
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Through Oct. 30 CHICAGO
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents its production of “Chicago,” the iconic Broadway musical set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties. See website for price and schedule. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400; azbroadway.org
Through Nov. 28
FASHION’S SUBVERSIVES Phoenix Art Museum hosts an exhibition that spans the 19th century through today and showcases nearly 40 examples of garments and accessories — from the humble denim jean to the scandalous bikini — that broke from culturally accepted norms and forever changed popular fashion and the fashion industry. $23; youth, student and senior discounts available. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-257-1880; phxart.org
Through Jan. 2
FREEDOM MUST BE LIVED Phoenix Art Museum hosts an exhibition that surveys and resurrects the work of photographer Marion Palfi, who produced an important visual document of 20th-century
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
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American injustice. $20; senior, student, youth and military discounts available. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-257-1880; phxart.org
Through Jan. 16
OSCAR MUÑOZ: INVISIBILIA Phoenix Art Museum hosts the first retrospective of work by renowned Colombian artist Oscar Muñoz presented in the United States. The retrospective features a wide selection of roughly 50 works created by the artist over five decades that explore themes of time, memory, history and knowledge. $23; youth, student and senior discounts available. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-257-1880; phxart.org
Through Jan. 23
BRAD KAHLHAMER: SWAP MEET Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art presents an exhibition in which New York City-based Native American artist Brad Kahlhamer draws inspiration from the ethnographic experience of fieldwork at swap meets throughout the Southwest. $10; youth, student and senior discounts available. Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-874-4666; smoca.org October 2021
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Through Jan. 30
VOICE-OVER: ZINEB SEDIRA
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art presents an exhibition of the personal and political work of artist Zineb Sedira, who creates work with expansive themes around memory, migration and the archive. $10; youth, student and senior discounts available. Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-874-4666; smoca.org
Through Jan. 23
FOREVER BECOMING: YOUNG PHOENIX ARTISTS
Mimi O Chun’s soft sculptures, which
Oct. 1
world in which we live. $10; youth,
SLOW FLOW AND GONG BATH
student and senior discounts available.
Mountain Shadows will host an event
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
that incorporates both movement
Art presents works by emerging
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
and stillness to rejuvenate body and
Phoenix-based artists. The collection
Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
mind. After a yoga session, guests will
speaks to the resilience and
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experience a guided meditation and
capture moments that reflect the
determination of a new generation of
bathe in the healing vibrations and
artists who expose the complexities of
soothing tones of a gong. $29. 6 p.m.
becoming within the rapidly evolving
Oct. 1
and senior discounts available.
ART CONTROLLED BY WOMEN
Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Holland Center will welcome
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Nicolette Bonnstetter for a virtual
Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
conversation about the many
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creative females who have fought
ethos of today. $10; youth, student
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New York-based artist and designer
Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. 855-485-1417; mountainshadows.com
Oct. 1–3
and succeeded against the restraints
PRESCOTT AREA ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
society placed on them. $5. 10 a.m.
The Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
RSVP. The Holland Center, 34250 N.
will feature more than 100 artists
60th St., Building B, Scottsdale. 480-
throughout the Prescott/Quad-City
488-1090; hollandcenter.org
area, offering attendees an opportunity
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
to visit with the artists, observe the
Art presents an exhibition featuring
creative process and purchase one-of-
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a-kind works of art. Numerous mediums will be on display, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, digital art and more. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See website for locations. prescottstudiotour.com
Oct. 1–10
CAREFREE RESTAURANT WEEK Carefree Restaurant Association will host an opportunity for participating local restaurants to showcase their menus at discounted prices. Some restaurants will offer a special two-course lunch while others will offer a special three-course dinner for dine-in guests. Lunch $18; dinner $35+. See website for locations. carefreerestaurants.com
Oct. 1–10 CLUE
Desert Stages Theatre will present its production of “Clue.” See website for price and times. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 0586, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664; desertstages.org
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MISS DEMEANOR Fountain Hills Youth Theater will present its production of “Miss Demeanor,” a musical that spoofs beauty pageants and plays on the silly stereotypes that enter them. $18; youth discounts available. See
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website for times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org
Oct. 2
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BLKBOK CONCERT Musical Instrument Museum will welcome uniquely gifted pianist BLKBOK, who uses his dexterous neo-classical arrangements and melodic scores to audibly illustrate experience across pivotal moments in American history. $23.50+. 7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org
Oct. 2
SANDRA BERNHARD: A DECADE OF MADNESS AND MAYHEM Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will welcome performer, actress, singer and author Sandra Bernhard for a unique and raucous mix of cabaret, stand-up, rock ’n’ roll and social commentary. See website for price. 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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Oct. 9
GOLDEN REEF STAMP MILL DEMONSTRATION Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill will run several outdoor demonstrations at The Cave Creek Museum. Watch history come alive as the ten 1,000-pound stamps slam down in synchronized precision and hear the pounding echo against the desert foothills — just as it did more than 140 years ago. $7; youth, student and senior discounts available. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. The Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
Oct. 2
TRAVEL TALK: ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second
The Holland Center will welcome
THE MICHAEL KOCOUR JAZZ TRIO CONCERT
Danielle Coletto for a presentation
Pianist, composer and ASU Director
about eco-friendly and bio-advantaged
of Jazz Studies Michael Kocour and
destinations. $10. 10:30 a.m. The
his talented compadres Ben Hedquist
Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St.,
and Dom Moio will perform original
LEARN TO DRAW BETTER
Building B, Scottsdale. 480-488-1090;
compositions as well as jazz classics as
The Holland Center will welcome
hollandcenter.org
part of Art at the Rocks. Free. 4 p.m.
Larry Charles for a four-week
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605
workshop during which participants
N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale.
will learn techniques for drawing
480-488-3384; deserthills.org
proportions, shading, rendering a
Oct. 2 and 3
NATURE’S ARIA The Sonoran Desert Chorale will opens its season with a concert that includes
St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Oct. 5–26
face likeness and more. $200. 9 a.m.
Oct. 3
RSVP. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B, Scottsdale.
throughout our world. $18+; student and
PABLO ZIEGLER CHAMBER QUARTET CONCERT
senior discounts available. Saturday 7:30
Scottsdale Center for the Performing
p.m. First United Methodist Church, 15
Arts will welcome the Pablo Ziegler
E. First Ave., Mesa. Sunday 3 p.m. La
Chamber Quartet for a concert of
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300
pieces from the band’s latest release
The Phoenix Theatre Company will
E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-305-4538;
“Radiotango.” See website for price.
present its production of “The Rocky
a selection of pieces celebrating the wondrous manifestations of nature
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Oct. 3
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480-488-1090; hollandcenter.org
Oct. 6–Dec. 5
Horror Show.” See website for price and times. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-2542151; phoenixtheatre.com
Oct. 9
ART MOVES US FUNDRAISER JoyEful Gallery: Joye DeGoede Fine Art will host an art and wine reception to benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation. Members of the North Scottsdale Movers and Shakers team for this November’s Moving Day Phoenix walk for Parkinson’s will be in attendance to recruit participants and accept donations. Attendees will be entered in a raffle drawing for prizes. Free. 3–5 p.m. JoyEful Gallery: Joye DeGoede Fine Art at El Pedregal at the Boulders Resort, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 760-505-2563; joyefulgallery.com
Oct. 9
FUSED GLASS HALLOWEEN The Holland Center will welcome glass artist Karen Ledin, who will instruct participants how to make a fun set of fused glass pieces for Halloween. $50. 10:30 a.m. RSVP. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B, Scottsdale. 480-488-1090; hollandcenter.org
Oct. 10
SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT Scottsdale Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 10th anniversary season with a concert of classical music. $15. 4 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-4998587; scottsdalephilharmonic.com
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Oct. 16
HIDDEN IN THE HILLS ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Desert Foothills Library will host a reception for the artists participating in this year’s Hidden in the Hills event. Free. 4 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480488-2286; dfla.org
Oct. 10
SUPERHERO SCIENCE
Oct. 12
Public Library will host a specially themed progressive Gold Palette
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of
THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION
Carefree, the Cave Creek Museum
The Holland Center will welcome
take place with participation by art
will host an event with the Arizona
Jim Sherbert, who will provide a
studios and galleries throughout the
Science Center during which children
lecture that will examine how the
Scottsdale Arts District, which resides
may explore how superheroes use
U.S. Constitution and the role of
along Main Street from Scottsdale
their powers and learn the science
the Supreme Court evolved while
Road to Goldwater Boulevard and
behind them. Free. 2–4 p.m. RSVP.
reviewing the court’s major rulings
north of Indian School on Marshall
The Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E.
and its leadership over the past 230
Way to Fifth Avenue. Free. 6:30
Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. 480-488-
years. $10. 4 p.m. The Holland
p.m. See website for locations.
2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Building
scottsdalegalleries.com
ArtWalk that leads guests through an evening of traveling “Trivial Pursuit.” The scavenger hunt will
B, Scottsdale. 480-488-1090;
Oct. 12
GET LIT BOOK CLUB Desert Foothills Library will host a
Oct. 14
Oct. 14 and 26
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Desert Foothills Library will host a
RSVP. The Spotted Donkey Cantina,
CLUE: ART + LITERATURE TRIVIA SCAVENGER HUNT
34505 N. Scottsdale Road. 480-488-
The Scottsdale Gallery Association
N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek.
2286; dfla.org
and the Friends of the Scottsdale
480-488-2286; dfla.org
happy hour book club featuring Yaa Gyasi’s “Homegoing.” Free. 5 p.m.
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book club featuring Erik Larson’s “The Splendid and the Vile.” Free. 10 a.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443
Oct. 16
PRICKLY PEAR FEST
and the other artists represented at the gallery — including Gedion Nyanhongo, Joanie Wolter, Pat
The Desert Awareness Committee of
Isaacson, Shannon Taggart and
the Foothills Community Foundation
Maya Henaff. Free. 1–4 p.m. The
will host an event that, part of its
JoyEful Gallery: Joye DeGoede Fine
edible and medicinal desert series,
Art, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road,
will involve demonstrations showing
Scottsdale. joyefulgallery.com
techniques for gathering prickly pear fruits, tasting fresh prickly pear fruits and preparing prickly pear smoothies and lemonade. Free. 8 a.m.–Noon. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-488-1090; hollandcenter.org/desert-awareness
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Oct. 16 and 17
WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY FALL FESTIVAL Willcox Wine Country will host its fall festival, featuring 16 of Arizona’s
Oct. 15–31
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Fountain Hills Theater will present its production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” a musical about a twist of fate that brings together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. See website for price and times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org
Oct. 16
RE-OPENING OVERTURES North Valley Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 10th anniversary season with a concert featuring performances by full orchestra, brass, winds and strings. $5. 7 p.m. North Canyon High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix. 623-980-4628; northvalleysymphony.org
Oct. 16
JOYEFUL GALLERY GRAND OPENING The JoyEful Gallery: Joye DeGoede Fine Art will celebrate its grand opening with a reception during which the public may meet DeGoede
best wineries along with more than 30 non-winery vendors — including fine arts, artisan foods, vintage vendors, live musical entertainment and two food trucks. $35. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Wilcox Railroad Park, 157 N. Railroad Ave. willcoxwinecountry.org
Oct. 17
ARTURO O’FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will welcome pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’Farrill and special guests the Villalobos Brothers — a string ensemble/trio originally from Veracruz, Mexico, whose original compositions and
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arrangements masterfully fuse and celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music. See website for price. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Call or Text
480.463.1696 to Schedule your Appointment!
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Oct. 21–24
PRESCOTT PLEIN AIR ART FESTIVAL The Highlands Center for Natural History and the city of Prescott will present the second annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, featuring 16 renowned Arizona artists who have been invited to create art in outdoor settings with a focus on highlighting the area’s diverse natural landscapes, historical and architectural beauty. Free. See website for times and locations. highlandscenter.org/prescottplein-air
Oct. 17
Oct. 20
Members of the Fountain Hills
The Holland Center will offer a
Saxophone Quartet and the Sonoran
virtual Zoom class during which
FROM LIBERATION AND LOSS TO LOVE, LEMONADE AND LAUGHTER
Brass Quintet are inviting musicians
participants will learn what they can
Desert Foothills Library will welcome
throughout the community to play along
do to honor our country’s veterans.
Dr. Ettie Zilber for a discussion that
with them on two selections of music.
Free. 11 a.m. RSVP. hollandcenter.org
presents a different chapter of the
COMMUNITY “CRASH” CONCERT
SALUTING OUR VETERANS
Musicians are asked to attend a brief rehearsal at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church prior to the concert. Free. 4 p.m.
Holocaust story. Free. 2 p.m. RSVP.
Oct. 20
Street, Carefree. Email music@deserthills.
SEVENTH HARVEST MOON FEAST
org to sign up and receive sheet music.
Tarbell’s Hospitality will host
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy
Oct. 21
an event that will allow aspiring
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Oct. 21
culinary students to branch into
CAREFREE ART NIGHT
the community and gain real-world
Explore fine art in the breathtaking
cooking experience with expert
shadows of Black Mountain. Courtesy
chefs while helping to raise funds to
shuttles will be available to transport
Carolyn Eynon Singers and Janet
provide them with career pathways,
guests to participating art galleries
Cussler will host a tour of the
scholarships and employment
around Carefree during an event that
incredible personal vintage classic car
success. $95+. 5:30–9 p.m. Tarbell’s,
includes live music, refreshments and,
collection of Clive Cussler. $60+. 3–5
3213 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.
of course, lots of fine art — including
p.m. 16055 N Dial Blvd., Scottsdale.
classy.org/event/c-cap-harvest-moon-
your next masterpiece. Free. 4–7 p.m.
carolyneynonsingers.com
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See website for participating galleries.
Oct. 17
CHAMPAGNE, CARS AND CHOCOLATES
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Oct. 22
CONVERSATIONS WITH ANIMALS Desert Foothills Library will welcome Dr. Ava Frick — the subject of the book “From Farm Girl to Pioneering Veterinarian” — for a presentation during which she will share with guests stories about her life and passions. Free. 10:30 a.m. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Oct. 22–24
GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH The Holland Center will celebrate the Halloween season with its second annual event showcasing more than 1,000 whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, an acclaimed local glass artist known for his unique, intricate designs. The one-of-a-kind works of art will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting The Holland Center. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B, Scottsdale. 480-488-1090; hollandcenter.org
Oct. 22–31
CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Desert Stages Theatre will present its production of “Carrie,” a stage adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel about a young woman with telekinetic powers. See website for price and times. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 0586, Scottsdale. 480-4831664; desertstages.org
Oct. 22–Nov. 7 SUNSET BABY
Black Theatre Troupe will present its production of “Sunset Baby,” a play about a former Black Revolutionary and political prisoner who is desperate to reconnect with his estranged daughter. See website for price and times. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix. blacktheatretroupe.org October 2021
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Oct. 30
HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum will host a Halloween trick-or-treating event. $5 for guests who come in costumes. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum, 3901 W. Pioneer Road, Phoenix. pioneeraz.org
Oct. 23
BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Oct. 23
Oct. 27
LARSEN ART AUCTION The Larsen Gallery will host an
Mountain Shadows will host an
The Bentley Scottsdale Polo
auction featuring a selection of
event during which guests may
Championships will celebrate its
amazing art pieces, including a diverse
admire dramatic Camelback
10th anniversary, featuring four
collection of contemporary graphics.
Mountain views during a rooftop
thrilling and action-packed polo
Free. 10 a.m. The Larsen Gallery,
sound bathing and yoga experience
matches and a full day of events with
3705 N. Bishop Lane, Scottsdale. 480-
under the stars. The evening will
newly enhanced and elegant VIP
941-0900; larsengallery.com
begin with a 45-minute yoga class followed by 30 minutes of sound
experiences. $35. 10 a.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. thepoloparty.com
Oct. 23
KAT RIGGINS BLUES REVIVAL SHOW
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Oct. 24
ALMOST MOZART
bathing with Cary Ballou of Shanti Sound. $29. 6 p.m. Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive,
MusicaNova Orchestra will perform
Paradise Valley. 855-485-1417;
a concert that explores the genius
mountainshadows.com
of Mozart and his creations, as well as subsequent composers who
Oct. 28–31
Musical Instrument Museum will
incorporated his masterpieces into
welcome blues artist Kat Riggins, whose
their own compositions. $33+. 2 p.m.
WAR OF THE WORLDS
music is peppered with hints of R&B,
Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Desert Foothills Theater will
soul, country, gospel, hip hop and rock
Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale.
present its production of “War of
‘n’ roll. $28.50+. 7:30 p.m. Musical
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
the Worlds,” a radio play within a
Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo
radio play that pays homage to the
Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org
form's golden age and serves as a
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timely reminder of what fear can do to a society. $25+. See website for times. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-575-2039; dftheater.org
CAREFREE
Oct. 29
MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOX Musical Instrument Museum will welcome Max Weinberg for a truly interactive experience in which the audience will create, in real time, the set list from a video menu of more than 200 songs from the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll. $44.50+. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org
Oct. 29
MY CAREER AND WORK AT GROUND ZERO Desert Foothills Library will welcome retired Suffolk County police officer Stacey Goodman for a discussion about her 23 days working at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks. Free. 10 a.m. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Oct. 30
HALLOWEEN BOO-BASH The Kiwanis Club of Carefree will host an event featuring festive
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fun and games. Free. 10 a.m–5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101
community, and passion for helping children and families, Mike was
Easy Street, Carefree. kiwaniscarefree.org
drawn immediately to the work being done by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. As a father of three, a former Assistant Scout Master,
Oct. 30 and 31
HARRY POTTER HALLOWEEN
basketball coach and martial arts instructor, Mike has tremendous experience working with, mentoring and supporting children of all ages.
English Rose Tea Room will host a Harry Potter-themed Halloween
When Mike and his wife Mimi moved to the area five years ago from
celebration featuring afternoon teas, gift bags and special guests.
Ft. Collins, Colorado, he joined the Club and immediately became
Adults $45; children $25. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. English Rose Tea Room,
active
201 Easy Street Suite 103, Carefree. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
Marketplace and Hospitality Committees and was President of the
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Nov. 1
ABBA: THE CONCERT ABBA: The Concert will take the stage as part of Arizona Musicfest. $49+. 7:30 p.m. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. azmusicfest.org
includes chairing the Pancake Breakfast, developing and promoting a new Mission Statement, re-establishing the Western Night fundraiser and enhancing the website. When reflecting on his experience with Kiwanis, he notes Helen Keller’s famous statement:
"alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." This sentiment has not only defined his role as a volunteer, but it also shaped his professional life. With a background in the hospitality
Nov. 2–30
LEARN TO DO REALISTIC WATERCOLORS
business, he owned two successful restaurants in the Ft. Collins area. His business acumen and dedication to giving back to his community has been a tremendous asset. In addition to volunteering, Mike enjoys shooting, practicing martial arts and riding horses.
The Holland Center will welcome Larry Charles for a four-week workshop during which participants will learn techniques for capturing landscapes in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards and landscape perspectives. $200. 9 a.m. RSVP. The Holland Center, 34250 N.
Contact Steve Morse 480-488-2800
60th St., Building B, Scottsdale. 480-488-1090; hollandcenter.org October 2021
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Nov. 11 and 12
SLOANE STREET Meet the mother and daughter team behind this elegant jewelry collection. Extra inventory will be on-hand, including special one-of-a-kind pieces, each of which goes beyond the tangible expression of style by embodying the timeless elegance of every woman. Free. Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. with wine and appetizers 4–7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Grace Renee Gallery, Historic Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum Road, #7, Carefree. 480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com
Nov. 3
JJ GREY AND MOFRO CONCERT
plaster and marble dust — to create pieces with textured layers and Walsh utilizes a process called
FOPE ITALIAN FINE JEWELRY
Scottsdale Center for the Performing
oritatami nendo — or folding
Explore a vast collection of elegant
Arts will welcome JJ Grey and Mofro
clay — to create unique pieces
jewelry from this Italian designer.
for a concert of a deep, soulful blend
that, inspired by nature, resonate
Extra inventory will be on-hand,
of blues, rock, folk, funk, gospel,
across cultures and styles. Wine and
including special one-of-a-kind pieces,
R&B and personal, Southern-
appetizers will be offered. Free. 4–7
each of which boasts incredible
inspired narratives. See website for
p.m. Grace Renee Gallery, Historic
attention to detail and high quality,
price. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for
Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum
representing an ever-evolving
the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second
Road, #7, Carefree. 480-575-8080;
interpretation of Italian style. Free.
St., Scottsdale. 480-499-8587;
gracereneegallery.com
Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. with wine
unexpected details. Meanwhile,
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Nov. 4
CONCRETE AND CLAY Grace Renee Gallery will welcome
and appetizers 4–7 p.m; Saturday
Nov. 5
AMAZING ART WITH AMAZING STORIES The Holland Center will welcome
Kathleen Hope and Jodi Walsh for
Nicolette Bonnstetter for a virtual
an event that showcases the artists’
Zoom discussion about works of art
incredible collections. Hope mixes
with interesting backstories. $5. 10
cements from an array of materials
a.m. RSVP. hollandcenter.org
— including dried pigments, paper,
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10 a.m.–6 p.m. Grace Renee Gallery, Historic Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum Road, #7, Carefree. 480-5758080; gracereneegallery.com
Nov. 5–7
CAREFREE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Thunderbird Artists will host an event boasting 160 juried artists,
Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2923; thefinerartsgallery.com
CAVE CREEK MUSEUM OPENS
Tankless
The Cave Creek Museum is now open
live music, local food vendors and a
for its new season, filled with exciting
wide array of vintage wines. $3; $13
exhibits — including an ancient
includes eight wine-tasting tickets
artifact collection showcasing the
and a souvenir glass). 10 a.m.–5
Cave Creek area’s prehistoric history.
p.m. Downtown Carefree, 101
The museum’s fine art collection,
Easy St., Carefree. 480-837-5637;
which depicts the legacy of Cave
thuderbirdartists.com
Creek’s Southwest fine arts heritage,
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also makes an appearance at the
Nov. 5–21
DISENCHANTED Fountain Hills Theater will present its production of “Disenchanted,” a musical about Snow White and her posse of royal renegades who toss off their tiaras to reveal what really happened “ever after.” See website for price and times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org
Nov. 6
MOVING DAY PHOENIX
museum for the first time in years. $7; youth, student and senior discounts available. See website for hours. The Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
LIBRARY DONATES BOOKS Desert Foothills Library has teamed up with Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center to provide 500 books to children and families in need. Books will be given to K–12 students through the Foothills Food
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The North Scottsdale Movers
Bank and Resource Center’s snack
and Shakers team will walk for
pack program. Books will also be
Parkinson’s during the third annual
distributed in family food boxes
Moving Day Phoenix event, which
during weekly food pick-ups. dfla.
Prefer the Older Tech?
is part of a nationwide series of
org; foothillsfoodbank.com
No Problem. That’s Easy For Us!
fundraisers to benefit the Parkinson’s
with the disease. 9 a.m. Kiwanis
LOCAL CHEF PUBLISHES NEW COOKBOOK
Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe.
Chef Scott Conant has published
movingdayphoenix.org
a new cookbook, titled “Peace,
Foundation — whose goal is to make life better for those living
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ARTISTS OPEN NEW GALLERY
Recipes from a Chef’s Home
A group of Arizona artists has
Conant grew up with and the ones
launched a new gallery that will
he makes for his loved ones today,
exhibit the work of 36 fine artists
the book compiles simple, fresh and
in mediums including jewelry, glass,
flavorful Italian recipes for the home
fiber sculpture, ceramics, bronze,
cook to bring to their own family’s
gourds, textile, photographers, metal
table. Conant will host events
sculpture, wood live edge, graphite,
celebrating the book’s release Oct. 19
acrylic, pastel and oil. Tuesday–
at Mora Italian and Oct. 27 at The
Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The Finer
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Larry Wendt (pictured on left with his son Travis) passed away this past August at age 65. Although he served the communities in a variety of ways throughout his life, he is best known for not only being the owner of The Buffalo and Steakhouse but transforming it into the iconic local hangout that it is today. i m a g e s a r i z o n a . c o m Oc tob e rChip 2 02Saloon 1
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Larry Wendt loved to cook for people. “One of the biggest ways that Larry showed his love was making an incredible meal for or making sure that people were fed,” says Tifani, Larry’s daughter. “Nobody ever went hungry around Larry and I am sure that anybody could tell you that. It just stemmed from his way of being a public servant.” The Carefree and Cave Creek communities sadly lost that public servant this past August when Larry passed away at age 65. Although he served the communities in a variety of ways throughout his life, he is best known for not only being the owner of The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse but for transforming it into the iconic local hangout that it is today. “My dad grew up very poor in South Phoenix,” Tifani says. “He attended Carl Hayden High School, graduated early and moved out of his home at 15 or 16 because his home life was not ideal. He basically moved into his truck when he was very young and made due until he could become a correctional officer.”
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Tifani does not know exactly what encouraged her father to pursue a career in law enforcement but believes it likely had something to do with the neighborhood in which he grew up and him seeing how that affected the families who lived in it. “My dad has always had a heart for service and service to his community,” she explains. After having spent a very short amount of time as a correctional officer with the Maricopa Country Sheriff’s Office, Larry moved up the ranks and became a deputy and, later, a deputy chief. In total, he spent 23 years with the MCSO.
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During that time, Larry and his family also owned and operated a catering company.
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After having spent a very short amount of time as a correctional officer with the Maricopa Country Sheriff’s Office, Larry Wendt moved up the ranks and became a deputy and, later, a deputy chief. In total, he spent 23 years with the MCSO.
Larry Wendt purchased The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse just nine days after retiring from the MCSO in 1998.
“He just loved to cook for people,” Tifani says. “That was one of his passions. At the time, The Buffalo Chip did not have a kitchen, so my dad would cater big parties, functions and groups of people who would come in as tourists and things like that.” Larry nurtured a working relationship with the then-owner of The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, which actually started way back in 1951 as a feed and bait shop along the way to Bartlett and Horseshoe Lakes. The original building — which, over the years, has also been known as The Crystal Palace and The Maverick — was only 800 square feet and sat on roughly two-thirds of an acre of land. Larry purchased it just nine days after retiring from the MCSO in 1998.
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than 6,000 square feet to become one of the most authentic dance halls and saloons in the entire country — complete with live music, live bull riding and an exceptionally popular all-you-can-eat fish fry. “The Buffalo Chip is something that I do not think that anybody could have imagined that it would become other than my dad,” says Tifani, noting that Larry always had a passion for country western culture and rodeo life. “I think that The Buffalo Chip really is just a collision of everything that he loved. It had food, it provided him a way in which he could still serve the community and it incorporated a huge part of rodeo and the country western lifestyle.
“My dad slowly grew it from a little bar into the iconic, legendary place that it is now,” Tifani says. “It truly is a family place, a tourist place, a party place... everything that you could possibly imagine.”
“Those in the country western lifestyle are typically very dedicated, loving, God-fearing people who love their country and that is definitely who my dad was. I think that he would want to be remembered as somebody who loved God, loved his family and loved his country. And I think that his legacy would just be that his kids and his grandkids would live a lifestyle that honored that.”
Since Larry’s acquisition, The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse has grown to encompass five acres and more
Adding that her father taught her to work hard and always choose the right path, Tifani says that, despite her dad’s
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absence, The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse will not skip a beat. “Those who knew my dad know that he would not want anything to pause for him,” she explains. “He would want the show to go on. He would want it to be even more successful. He would want everybody to continue to come in and have a great time. “We promise to keep The Buffalo Chip what it was and to continue to make it the place that everybody enjoys to go with their family and friends to celebrate things. We are going to continue to make The Buffalo Chip a great place where everybody can gather and have a good time. “So we hope that people continue to come in and enjoy it just the same — even though it is not going be quite the same without Larry.” buffalochipsaloon.com October 2021
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Like most of us, LeAnn Rimes spent more time at home over the past year and a half than she ever has in her entire life. The singer, songwriter, actress and author describes the feeling that she experienced during her first concert since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a shock to her system. She had missed the stage and the audience, yearning not only to entertain but also to connect.
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“Ultimately, that is what I feel music and art does,” Rimes says. “It connects us to
“When she came out with ‘Blue’ as this young kid with this really mature musical sensibility, she took the music world by storm,” Naplan says. “She has continued and has even more maturity now. And her music has expanded beyond so much of what she was originally known for.”
these places within ourselves — if we allow it to — that we do not normally go. We get to feel in a different way and experience life, the magic of life and all of the complexities of life in a different way.”
Rimes is just one in a lineup of stellar musical artists set to connect with audiences in the Valley as part of Arizona Musicfest’s 31st season. This year, the nonprofit organization is presenting its largest season yet, producing 30 concerts between November and April. Arizona Musicfest executive and producing director Allan Naplan calls Rimes — whose highly-anticipated concert is scheduled for Nov. 13 at Highlands Church — “one of the absolute superstars of country music.” “Although what is so important about her is that she has gone beyond the country realm,” Naplan says. “LeAnn Rimes is an American artist of such renown. So many of her songs, while they may have a country DNA to them, have really just become part of the popular lexicon of pop music. So we are really excited to have her.”
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country music chart. The following year, she became the youngest person to win a Grammy when she took home awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Blue.”
Although she had been singing for several years prior, Rimes’ career officially took off in 1996 when, at just 13 years old, her single “Blue” peaked at No. 10 on Billboard’s
Rimes acknowledges that just as her perception of the world around her has changed over the past 25 years, so has her music. “It is weird starting out so young because the things that you are drawn to at 13 years old are very different than [those at] 39,” Rimes explains. “I always joke that ‘How Do I Live’ and ‘I Need You’ are two of the most co-dependent songs that have ever been written. As I have grown older, my idea of love — and what love is — has changed. I think, as a writer, my songs are a bit more grounded and on the earthier side these days. There is a bit more complexity to them.” That does not mean that Rimes is any less passionate about her earlier hits, though. “Do I completely agree with them?” Rimes asks. “Probably not. But I still love singing them. They have actually shown me a lot about love, where we write love songs from and what we think love is. My music has really taught me a wide range of emotional depth. Music has always been the place where I have felt the most open and free to speak wherein other parts of my life, ever since I was a little girl, I felt more contained and confined. Music has always given me that freedom.” October 2021
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Ultimately, that is what I feel music and art does. It connects us to these places within ourselves if we allow it to that we do not normally go. We get to feel in a different way and experience life, the magic of life and all of the complexities of life in a different way.
Moreover, she acknowledges that there is room for everything — her earlier hits in which you can completely lose yourself or totally jam out to as well as the more recent ones that really dig into some deeper themes and topics. It is that perfect mix that she will be bringing to Phoenix for her performance during Arizona Musicfest. “We run the gamut,” Rimes says. “I have a setlist but my shows change. Sometimes I get a vibe from the audience and we go down a completely different road. I am much more flexible on stage these days than I used to be as a kid, which makes it a lot of fun for everybody.” In addition to possibly playing some of the songs off her yet-to-be-released new album, including “Throw My Arms Around the World,” Rimes expects to share with the audience versions of her earlier hits that she has reworked a bit. “It has been really interesting to play around with a lot of my older material, reimagine things and bring them into the now where it feels like one cohesive thought,” Rimes says. “It makes it challenging to start as young as I did but I have fun with that challenge along the way.”
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Naplan notes that, like several other of this season’s esteemed performers, Rimes was actually scheduled for Arizona Musicfest’s 30th anniversary season. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the nonprofit organization to pivot to a delayed and abbreviated season of socially distanced outdoor concerts. “We did 12 concerts in all — six artists with double concerts,” Naplan says. “And it was a great success. We had more than 2,700 attendees. Our venue, which had 320-odd seats, ended up being one of the largest outdoor venues during the pandemic, so we really were a destination for safe outdoor performances. We felt so proud to be able to provide some music in the midst of such a difficult year.”
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Naplan adds that Arizona Musicfest’s outdoor season’s success was a source of pride as the nonprofit organization aspired to re-engage audiences. It also inspired his team to consider possibly adopting additional outdoor concerts in the future, thereby providing audiences with an opportunity to enjoy evenings of amazing music in the incredible environment for which Arizona is known. “We are also grateful to our community because, during the challenges of last year, individuals were so steadfast in their support — not only giving generously but calling and saying that they really care about our organization and our staff,” he says. “That was such a wonderful statement about the role that we play in the community.” Ticket sales from the concerts that Arizona Musicfest produces benefit a variety of music education programs throughout the Valley. These programs, which are provided at no charge to area schools, include Musicfest Strings, Musicfest Mariachi, Musicfest Winds, Musicfest Strummers, Music and Sound/ Found and Around, Musicfest Jazz and The Music of Arizona — the organization’s signature multicultural program.
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Although Arizona Musicfest’s outdoor season was spectacular, many of the stars who — like Rimes — were scheduled to perform were ultimately unable to take the stage. Therefore, Naplan is thrilled that the nonprofit organization was able to reschedule many of them for this season — as well as add a number of other previously unscheduled musical artists to the mix.
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Bria Schonberg will take the stage Nov. 15 at La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church as part of Arizona Musicfest. Photo Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest
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ABBA: The Concert will take the stage Nov. 1 at Highlands Church as part of Arizona Musicfest. Photo Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest
him to book an alternate ABBA tribute group instead. Now, Naplan has finally been able to book the group that is recognized as the leading ABBA tribute show in the entire world. “[ABBA: The Concert] is a Swedish-based ensemble that only occasionally comes to America,” Naplan explains. “And when they are here, they are playing the Hollywood Bowl, the Ravinia Festival and the biggest venues in America. So for Arizona Musicfest to be able to present a group of this caliber is really special.” ABBA: The Concert will perform Nov. 1 on the stage at Highlands Church. “Certainly the music of ABBA, whether you were listening to it when the actual band was performing or so many years since, is part of the soundtrack of the world,” Naplan says. “With ‘Mama Mia’ — the musical and the two movies — ABBA’s songs have been able to last and sustain for so long.” After Rimes wows audiences on Nov. 13, Bria Schonberg will take the stage Nov. 15 at La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church.
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“Bria Schonberg is such an exciting jazz artist — especially because of her double threat of being a really terrific jazz singer and jazz trumpeter,” Naplan says. “When you can come in with two talents for the price of one, that is pretty special. She is honoring the tradition of classic jazz and also breaking new ground with original compositions that make her a modern artist as well.” Then, on Nov. 19, Arizona Musicfest will present a concert lovingly titled “Ray on My Mind.” Naplan says that the show is particularly special as its star— Kenny Brunner — is not only a musician but also an acclaimed actor. “He embodies Ray Charles — not just in the performance of the songs but all night long,” explains Naplan, noting that the show will be filled with stories about the history and culture that had an influence on the iconic artist’s life and career. The Young Musicians Fall Concert will close out the fall offerings Nov. 21 at Musical Instrument Museum. After a pair of holiday concerts in December, Arizona Musicfest’s season will continue in January as the nonprofit organization presents performances from musical artists such as Bernadette Peters, Kenny G and Paul Anka through April.
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Naplan says that Arizona Musicfest has evolved as a professional organization to be ready to receive and solicit a high caliber of musical artists like those that fill out the remarkable roster of the nonprofit organization’s star-studded 31st season. “What has been so wonderful about that evolution is that we are now one of the biggest presenting organizations in the region,” Naplan says. “We have arrived as a major destination for major artists.” Major artists like Rimes, who knows that there is extraordinary entertainment value to her music and performances but is ultimately driven by the desire to connect. “I find that I do connect in my shows and with my music and I think that is expanding more and more, just on a personal level,” Rimes says. “But I think that is what we are in need of. I am very aware of what I put out into the world and the kind of change and shifts that I want to help create. “I think that we, [as artists], have an opportunity to speak truth in places where it needs to be spoken and do that in a way that is a bit of a soul language more than it is just speaking to the mind. Music and art have done that throughout the ages. And I am grateful that I have the gift to be able to do that.” azmusicfest.org October 2021
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Darkness falls across the land. The Midnight hour is close at hand... You need only read those iconic words and your mind immediately transmografies them into their audible form, menacingly spoken by Vincent Price in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Chances are, you heard Price’s foreboding voice and felt your hair stand up on end. It is simply one of the many fantastic phenomena about how our brains process and perceive information. The same phenomenon applies to the images that we see right in front of us in real life. Have you ever woken up the middle of the night and, wanting to get a glass of water or needing to use the restroom, walked across your home? What is normally the space in which you feel safest is suddenly a potentially haunted domain filled with immensely ominous objects hiding around each and every corner. Do not even think about stepping outside, for, under the moonlight, that same street on which you had a block party last weekend now may as well be the setting of the most terrifying horror movie you have ever seen. You are one coyote howl away from performing the classic Scooby Doo run back to bed, where you will pull your blanket over your head and hope that it was all just your imagination. It was. And, when you really think about it, that is a pretty cool mental anomoly. Places and things that are perfectly innocent or even joyous by day give off an entirely different vibe at night, in the middle of a rainstorm, cloaked by fog or accentuated by shadow or silhouette. They are natural fright filters — no Snapchat required.
Most photographers will tell you that the best time to take a picture is the golden hour. Far fewer photographers pick up their cameras and go out at night. Everything looks totally different at night. It gives the viewer a certain feeling and that is what my photography is all about. Rycardo Bia
Photographer Rycardo Bia excels with such imagery and, in honor of spooky season, we at Images Arizona thought it would be appropriate to share some of his most sinister shots. Each one proves not only that our mind loves to play tricks on us but also that, under the right aesthetic, Arizona’s sublime scenery can send shivers down your spine.
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Beauty can be found at night — even in some of the most unlikely conditions. When it rains, everybody else runs inside. I run outside. Rycardo Bia
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I might be a night owl. I see a scene with interesting light and I try to reinterpret it a little bit differently. Right now, I am having the most fun with night photography as I look for dramatic scenes — especially if there is fog or rain. Rycardo Bia
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I like to photograph things that tell a story or make you feel a certain way. A lot of people tell me that my photos give them a spark of nostalgia. I like to look for moody, atmospheric aesthetics. Rycardo Bia
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Although he was born in New Mexico, Rycardo Bia moved to Tucson, Arizona upon starting school. Later, when he became a father and started a family of his own, Bia made the conscious decision to stay in Tucson — an Arizona city that he believes has a lot to offer.
Bia began a career in law enforcement but, bridled with job-related stress, decided to go back to school with aspirations of a career in nursing. However, during this time he discovered and developed a love of photography. After graduating, he opted to instead pursue this newfound passion. With a little help from tutorials on YouTube, taking pictures of the sunset with his cell phone quickly turned into processing professional-looking photos taken with his DSLR. Bia found that the camera not only made it possible for him to share his extraordinarily unique view of his surroundings with others but also benefitted him therapeutically. “Over the years, I have had my own challenges in life — serious challenges, too — and I find that photography is a very therapeutic way of coping,” says Bia, noting that this newfound stress-reliever makes him comfortable enough to consider going back to school, getting his nursing license or even returning to law enforcement. However, he will first and foremost focus his attention on his family and his photography, the two things that enrich and make his life such a rewarding experience. rycardobiaphotography.com
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After all these years, Ryan Sims is still the same. Though his star is rising to levels he’d only dreamed of a decade ago when we first met, he’s still the same humble guy that any girl would be proud to take home to meet their parents. As his voice has shifted from the raspy tones of rock to the twang of country, this hometown singer-songwriter has a way of creating music that resonates with people from all walks of life. Over the years, Images Arizona has done a few stories on Sims and his music, from its beginning at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral and other area honky-tonks with his band, Easton Ashe, to his natural ease into country and a growing worldwide audience. At times it has been a rocky road, but never has the world of opportunity been opened as it has now. With his next big appearance slated at Country Thunder later this month among headliners like Luke Combs, Eric Church and Old Dominion, he’s primed for the big stage. It’s been three years since Sims’ last release, mainly due to the pandemic. For Sims and many other artists, that period of quiet has meant lots of creative time. With the sleeves of his plaid shirt rolled up and his shirttail hanging loosely over a pair of comfortable jeans, Sims sat down to talk about what’s new in his life and in his career. “These are exciting times,” he began. “It’s been an odd time to be a musician, not being able to reach fans in person. The good thing is that every artist has had a whole year to put their best stuff together — including me. This next year we’ll be hearing the best of everybody.” Sims has used his time away from fans to write and record songs. Some are about love found, and some are about love lost. Still single, he’s had his share of both. Other songs are about our country’s current state of affairs and the divides they have caused. “You can only write about what you know,” he explained. “Of course, I always write about relationships, but this world that we’re living in has definitely got me feeling some kind of way.
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With his next big appearance slated at Country Thunder later this month, Ryan Sims is primed for the big stage.
[T]here’s something about this Sonoran Desert we live in. I remind myself sometimes that people come from all over the world to see this place, and I am blessed to wake up every day and see it out my front door. It’s magical and I will always call it home. Ryan Sims
“It’s like old country singer Harlan Howard used to say, most great songs are made from three chords and the truth.” He and his management team — led by radio titan Steve Smith, Liz Burns of Cave Creek Records, former Entercom vice president of programming and KMLE program director Tim Richards and renowned head of Spotify Country John Marx — began releasing singles last month. “The music I will be putting out this year will, by far, be the best-produced songs I have ever had the pleasure of recording,” he said, adding that just a couple of years ago, getting his music in front of Marx seemed a bit like a pipe dream. Recorded at Sound Emporium and Benchmark Sound, one of the best studios in Nashville’s Music Row, Sims’ songs came to life with a studio band, the likes of which he’d never heard before. “These seven guys went into the studio and would listen to my acoustic version,” he explained. “Within three takes, they were not just nailing it; they were making it better than I’d ever imagined it. It blew my mind.
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As Ryan Sims’ voice has shifted from the raspy tones of rock to the twang of country, this hometown singer-songwriter has a way of creating music that resonates with people from all walks of life.
“As a songwriter, you hear it in your head one way. Hearing it come to life like that got me. It tugged at my heart really bad.” Even for a talented songster like Sims, straddling the traditional music world of live audiences and handshake deals with the contemporary “right now” digital age we’re all in can be tough. Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon and iHeart Radio are the kings of music platforms, influencing not only what we’re listening to, but how we are listening to it. “In today’s music world, it’s more about putting out singles instead of the whole album as a work. I like it this way. It’s a good way to put out music,” he said. He also would prefer to avoid being pigeon-holed into a genre.
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Ryan Sims has used his time away from fans to write and record songs. Some are about love found, and some are about love lost. Still single, he’s had his share of both. Other songs are about our country’s current state of affairs and the divides they have caused.
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“I would much rather call myself a musician and let people pick what I am to them,” he said. “The music Easton Ashe was putting out would probably fit into the country category today. There is so much crossover, it’s really a shame that artists have to choose. I think my style is able to reach a lot of people, and I like it that way.” As he has grown through the years, so has his music — but in unexpected ways. “I have learned to simplify what I used to complicate intentionally,” he explained. “I used to focus on the technical aspects and concentrate on doing musical things that were not easy to do. I wasn’t allowing a song to be what it was. I’ve learned to let go of that as a writer, and I like what it has done for my music.” Sims’ music has taken him across oceans and through cultural differences. He’s played in venues big and small, and been grateful for every chance he’s had to share his passion for song. “My career demands that I go so many places, and the majority of those have been great places,” he said. “But there’s something about this Sonoran Desert we live in. I remind myself sometimes that people come from all over the world to see this place, and I am blessed to wake up every day and see it out my front door. It’s magical and I will always call it home.” As for the future, who knows what it will hold for this hometown musician. Right now, it’s looking bright. “Pinch me,” he said with a grin as wide as an Arizona sunset. “Or wait; Don’t pinch me. If this is a dream, I don’t want to wake up.”
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They are eight artists with very different styles and strong opinions about what defines fine art. So, getting together to work on a collaborative project seemed like a crazy idea at first.
“It’s unfortunate that we have no records of who worked on it and what it looked like,” Perry says. “There were no photos and none of us had cell phones to capture video.”
But with the silver anniversary of the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour approaching, all eight artists wanted to do something special to commemorate the milestone event. After all, they were there from the beginning, in 1997, when there were just 44 artists at 19 studios.
Then the idea sparked. Why not create something similar for this year’s event? But this time, the artists would create two sculptural pieces: one to raffle off to raise funds for the Sonoran Arts League and one to be on permanent exhibit at the league’s main office and gallery in Stagecoach Village.
Now, 25 years later, Hidden in the Hills is the premier event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League. It is also Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour. Set for the last two weekends of November, this year’s free, self-guided tour features 191 artists at 45 private studios throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
Perry began reaching out to some of the original artists from the early years of the tour with the idea of collaborating on the two legacy pieces. Within a few days, seven artists agreed to join her. The artists began to meet weekly in May.
As one of the Hidden in the Hills original participants, glass artist Carole Perry wanted to do something special to commemorate the tour’s 25th anniversary. She remembered the collaborative piece that was created back in 1994, when she and other Cave Creek Crafts Council artists wanted to raise funds to start the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League. The whimsical piece featured 15 diverse pieces of art woven into a fiber sculpture and sold at auction for $4,500.
“At first, it was like eight cooks getting together to decide what to make for that night’s meal,” says ceramist Christopher Heede. “It took some healthy debates, but eventually we got to where we needed to be.”
ARTISTS AGING BEAUTIFULLY
Potter Judy Darbyshire came up with the idea of shadowboxes and presented sketches of what she envisioned for the sculptural pieces. After some back and forth, the artists decided on one wooden sculptural piece with eight built-in shadowboxes to display each artist’s work.
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Virginia Brooks | Breakers
Judy Darbyshire | Shaman-Totems
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Ceramist/mixed media artist Robin Ray immediately liked the idea — and the challenge to find common ground with such a diverse and independent thinking group. “Many of us admire Joseph Cornell's work,” she says. “He was a well-known assemblagist and collagist who elevated the box to a major art form. What started out as a vague idea quickly became clear to us.” Somehow, the topic of aging came up and Heede jokingly suggested they call the piece “Eight Shades of Gray.” Painter Virginia Brooks thought that the title was wonderful. “All eight of us have aged beautifully as artists,” Brooks explains. “Each one has chosen to grow and change as the years have passed. It is too easy and awfully boring to remain fixed on one style of artistic endeavor. This group has done the opposite. We have evolved. It gives our work a fresh look that easily gains new followers. And each one of us sports a different shade of gray hair.” The artists decided to select eight different shades of gray for the inside backing of each shadowbox, ranging from warm to cool. The collaborative process was moving along, but there was one big problem: the artists needed someone to create the wooden frame that would feature each of the eight shadowboxes. Fortunately, Perry and pencil artist Dick Mueller had connections to Tom Brooks — a talented craftsman and custom cabinet and furniture shop owner for 25 years that retired to Cave Creek after selling his shop in California. “Tom turned out to be our best partner,” Perry says, noting that he donated the majority of his time and labor. “Without him, we could not have pulled this off.”
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Eight Shades of Gray | Legacy Sculpture
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At Brooks’ suggestion, the artists agreed upon the use of Alderwood — a common wood used in Southwest cabinets. Each piece was stained with clear, natural oil finish which produced a rich look. While the finished frames look simple, Brooks estimates that he worked more than 50 hours to complete the project.
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“It was a bit of a brain twist,” he says. “I was challenged with creating eight shadowboxes of different sizes and shapes within one big box.” When finished, “Eight Shades of Gray” measured three feet wide by two feet tall with each shadowbox being four inches deep. The collaborative sculpture can be anchored to the wall or set on a pedestal.
A LOT OF HARMONY
Because there are two collaborative sculptures, each artist created two unique pieces of art for the legacy project. Virginia Brooks, whose wide body of work includes landscapes of the American West, Tuscany and Provence as well as peaceful atmospheric paintings, chose to include two miniature oil paintings that focused on local Foothills scenes. One is “In the Jewel,” depicting Cave Creek at Jewel of the Creek. The other is a desert road meandering back toward the Continental Mountains. Meanwhile, Judy Darbyshire’s work is influenced by her long involvement in Southwestern archaeology and her love for early 20th-century craftsman style. Since the early years of Hidden in the Hills, she has sold whimsical javelinas in many different forms — including javelina heads, ornaments, jewelry and even nativities. So, it was only fitting for her to include her signature javelina clay figurines in each legacy project shadowbox. One of the challenges faced by woodturner Morrie Elmer, who creates stunning wooden vessels that are inlaid with semi-precious stones, was determining how to mount his unique pieces into each shadowbox. Coming up with the idea of hollowing each vessel then cutting it in half, he created both vessels with olive wood — which is durable, has a distinctive look and provides more areas to inlay precious minerals as it cracks with age.
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Christopher Heede, who thrives at pushing the envelope, chose to include two hand-built, Raku-fired abstract covered jars that resemble animals with feet. Each piece features a striking hand-carved Zebrawood wooden handle. October 2021
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Carole Perry | Garden Summer Salt
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Meanwhile, sculptor Gordon “Gordy” Mischke’s diverse architectural creations have included everything from concrete, steel, copper and stone abstract sculptures to wood carvings, etched glass, gates, fences and doors. For the legacy project, he created two whimsical steel lizards from a flat steel sheet, adding brass hardware for ornamentation. Dick Mueller, who exhibited graphite pencil drawings on paper during the first Hidden in the Hills tour, has since expanded his work to include color pencil drawings of landscapes and wildlife. Passionate about the cowboy life, he chose to include a drawing of a cowboy with a cup of spiked coffee and a drawing of a cowboy with a cat. Carole Perry, whose signature glass tapestries are in prized glass collections around the globe, chose to create two waterfall pieces. The round bottoms feature white and cloudy-looking glass while the jagged tops feature crushed amber, bronze and carnelian glass. Finally, Robin Ray, whose vibrant art includes mural paintings, expressive mixed media animal sculptures and Raku pottery, chose to create two similar signature sculptures of cows with a painted landscape of blue skies, purple mountains, forests and fields. One of the two “Eight Shades of Gray” legacy project sculptures will be raffled in mid-December. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Sonoran Arts League office and at select studios during the Hidden in the Hills tour. The league hopes to raise at least $10,000 through the raffle. The second sculpture will be on permanent display at the Sonoran Arts League in January. Heede, who spent some time helping Tom Brooks complete the collaborative pieces, is exceptionally pleased with the result. “Tom is a good craftsman,” Heede says. “He has a terrific work ethic, and he did a really nice job. I really enjoyed the process of seeing it all come together. I am proud of it ... it has a lot of harmony.” hiddeninthehills.org
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Singer-songwriter Lee Perreira’s 16 X 16 nonprofit organization’s mission is to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in our community — all while inspiring others. Photo courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum
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Singer-songwriter Lee Perreira believes that the most significant turning point in his entire life occurred when he began incorporating benevolence into each and every thing that he does.
went to a guitar lesson and my arms were not long enough. At some point, my grandparents bought me some cheap little mail-order guitar from a catalog and I kind of messed around with that.”
“We may think to ourselves, ‘What can I do to make a difference?’” Perreira says. “Sometimes that may seem like a daunting thing to even think about. I also felt weird and almost insecure about it.
Perreira spent much of his free time as a teenager learning and playing the guitar. At age 17, he linked up with a group of guys who had a band. That path led him to another band called Isle of Essence, with which he stayed and put all of his efforts into for about nine years.
“I have some friends who would always bring their mom out to see me play and, one day, they came out to my show and their mom was not with them. They said that they had to put her in a home. I did not even have to think about it; I brought the show to her. That was the seed. Once I did that, I really started to see and feel how I could make a difference.” Drawing from personal experience, Perreira determinedly set aside that aforementioned insecurity and connected with three Arizona-based charities. Having seen his mother abused, he reached out to Chrysalis; Having lost his grandfather to dementia, he reached out to the Arizona Healthcare Foundation; And having an aunt who had lost a child to cancer, he reached out to the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. “Not only did that give me a purpose, but it also made me present my best self,” Perreira says. “When I walk into a hospital and I play for children with cancer or walk into a shelter for women and children who have been abused or walk into an Alzheimer’s or dementia home, I have to present my best self. “I smile at everybody. I feel like I have no choice but to present the best version of myself. Seeing how I can make a difference and seeing instances where my best self was required was truly the turning point in my life.” But performing his inspirational music for the individuals at these facilities was only the beginning of what has become a much bigger and more profound humanitarian effort.
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“Even younger than 12, I wanted to play guitar and sing,” Perreira says. “Back then, they only had full-sized guitars. I
“At a certain point, the lives of the people in the band were no longer parallel,” Perreira says. “I ended up going back to school at the age of 26 for music at Phoenix Community College. I studied music there for two years and that was really the launch of me becoming a full-time musician.” By the time he graduated, Perreira had already begun teaching guitar lessons and gigging a few times a week. In fact, for a period of about five years, he was performing on stage nearly six or seven nights out of every week — sometimes even two or three times in a single day. After all, his father always taught him that if there was work available, he should work. And work he did, averaging more than 300 events per year throughout the United States. “I have found that real confidence comes from the work,” Perriera explains. “I have found that doing the work sharpens your skills and really breeds confidence. When you get to another level, you know that you have earned it.” Today, Perreira can be a bit more selective about when, where and how often he performs — a sign that he has gotten to that other level and has earned it. Acknowledging that it is hard to place him into any particular genre, the singer-songwriter describes his music as blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll. “I grew up with the blues,” he explains. “I grew up with improv. I play a song and it is not the same way every time. I kind of put my own spin on things. I come from that bluesy, funky rock ‘n’ roll background.”
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Lee Perreira is invigorated by his 16 X 16 performance this year, noting that he felt as though he was at his absolute best — physically, mentally and spiritually Photo Courtesy of Lee Perreira
Acknowledging that it is hard to place him into any particular genre, singer-songwriter Lee Perreira describes his music as blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll. Photo Courtesy of Lee Perreira
Although two of his most played and requested songs are “Whiskey Lullaby” and “Like a Train Off Track,” Perreira says that the song that provides the most insight about him is the title track off his album “What’s That Got to Do with My Dreams?”
‘Listen to yourself. You wrote some really cool stuff here that maybe you should apply right now.’”
“The point of that song is that life is going to throw curveballs at you,” Perreira says. “We have to stay focused on our dreams. I think that is an important thing to remember. The day can sometimes take us a little sideways. That is just life. The day is not always going to go the way that we think and expect. But if we constantly work on the things that will improve our future life, I feel like that is the most important thing. And that is what that song is about.”
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Perreira adds that at least 90% of the songs that he writes come from personal experience. “You would think that it is the songwriting process or the creation of the song that is the most therapeutic but, for me, I have found that it is the reminder of the song,” Perreira says. “I will play a song that is several years old and think,
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It is that very perceptive insight that led to his success as not only a musical artist but also a philanthropist.
Running has always been an extremely significant part of Perreira’s life. At a very young age, he would watch his grandfather run 4–6 miles every other day — regardless of weather conditions or any other factors. His grandfather often spoke of how the activity benefitted both his physical and mental health. As a child, Perreira hated running. However, by his late teens, he began mirroring his grandfather — a man to whom he says he owes a great deal — by working regular 4- to 6-mile runs into his routine. As with all musicians, Perreira was constantly on the lookout for his big break. Seeing all of the good that Ellen DeGeneres put out into the world, he contacted the talk show host to
share with her everything that he had been doing with the hope of receiving an invitation to appear as a guest on her show. He even submitted videos to the talk show host’s EllenTube website — one of which includes the nucleus of what would eventually become known as 16 X 16, Perreira’s nonprofit organization. “I ain’t going to stop till I get there, baby,” Perreira says in the video, recorded during one of his 4- to 6-mile runs. “I’ll run all the way to LA if I need to. Maybe that’s an idea.” So he did. In 2019, Perreira ran from Phoenix to Burbank, California via a series of 16 marathons in 16 days. More importantly, though, he did so in the name of the three Arizona-based charities with which he had been involved — Chrysalis, the Arizona Healthcare Foundation, the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children — as well as the Ellen Fund. It was so successful that Perreira not only vowed to do it again in 2020 but also turn it into a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in our community — all while inspiring others. Through a number of individual contributions, fundraising events, business sponsorships, ticket sales, donations and more, Perreira raises money for local charities in need. Of course, true to the significance of his song “What’s That Got to Do with My Dreams?” the world had other plans as the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head as he was preparing for his sophomore sprint. “But the bottom line was kids with cancer, victims of abuse and the elderly do not stop needing our help,” Perreira says. “So we pivoted. We did 16 marathons in 16 days in 16 different Arizona cities. And the response was amazing. So many people now had an opportunity to physically support me, to be on the side of the road with signs and cheer me on. It was just a really amazing thing.” He embarked on his third 16 X 16 run this year, opting to up the ante by doing it during Arizona’s scorching summer season. “On the last day this year, I attempted to do 100 miles in one day and I also wanted to try to hit the four main mountains,” Perreira says. “I got dropped off at South Mountain and hiked South Mountain. I ran to Camelback Mountain and hiked Camelback Mountain. I ran to Squaw Peak and hiked Squaw Peak.” With hiking North Mountain still ahead of him, Perreira acknowledged that it was starting to get a bit late in the day.
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In 2019, Lee Perreira ran from Phoenix to Burbank, California via a series of 16 marathons in 16 days. More importantly, though, he did so in the name of three Arizona-based charities. He organized similar events in 2020 and 2021. Photo Courtesy of Lee Perreira
In an attempt to beat nightfall, he pivoted his plans and instead ran to State Farm Stadium where he completed several laps before beginning his trek to North Mountain, which would serve as his finish line.
mind — 26.2 miles. Some days that takes me five hours and 20 minutes. Other days that takes me seven and a half to eight hours. Some days I feel amazing. Other days I feel physically beat up and maybe mentally depleted.”
“I started running to Glendale Stadium from Squaw Peak and that was the night of a crazy storm,” Perreira says. “The last hour that I ran, I was in a complete torrential downpour with thunder and lightning. I was soaked.”
Nonetheless, Perreira is invigorated by his 16 X 16 performance this year, noting that he felt as though he was at his absolute best — physically, mentally and spiritually. It is a feeling that could not be more polar opposite from the one that engulfed him just eight years ago.
He ultimately came up short of his 100-mile goal but was lovingly reassured by his fiancé, Serenity Risvik, that he had accomplished more than enough and that he could attempt his century run another time — ideally one that does not coincide with the monsoon.
WHAT’S THAT GOT TO DO WITH MY DREAMS?
Perreira acknowledges that running 16 marathons in 16 days is incredibly challenging — even for someone who, like his grandfather, runs 4–6 miles every other day. “Each day is different,” he explains. “It really forces me to go into the day without expectations. I have a goal in
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“We all have gone through our trials and tribulations,” Perreira says. “Late 2013 to early 2014 was a real trying time for me and for my family. I have one brother and he passed away Dec. 19, 2013 from heroin abuse. During that time, I was not handling my life well either. I got three DUIs in six months. I fought my case for three years and, in 2017, the final ruling came down. I lost my case and I had to go to prison.” Cue yet another instance of the significance behind Perreira’s song “What’s That Got to Do with My Dreams?” as that is where the singer-songwriter ran his very first marathon.
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Lee Perreira “There is not a lot to do in there,” Perreira says. “I ran, I read and I kept to myself. I was not necessarily surrounded by inspiring people so I just kind of did my own thing. I was looking for ways to make the time go by and, as I was increasing my running while I was there, I thought to myself, ‘I wonder how many laps it would be around the yard to equal a marathon.’ “It turned out to be a little more than 102 laps. I literally created my own 9- to 10-week plan to ramp up to run a marathon. It was the Sunday before Father’s Day in 2017 when I ran a marathon in Florence West and it took me a little more than five hours. “Something did not necessarily go my way but look what has come out of it. I would never want to go back there but I do not regret it. It has strengthened my relationship with my fiancé and it has made me a better person. I had a lot of time to think, reflect, read uplifting books and run a marathon.” One year later, Perreira released “What’s That Got to Do with My Dreams?” He celebrated by running the full Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon in about four hours and 15 minutes. Less than one hour later, he was performing on-stage immediately after Everclear finished its set. As for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the daytime program’s producers
initially reached out to Perreira and discussed inviting him onto the show but nothing ever materialized. The singer-songwriter does not mind, though. “This, to me, is the most beautiful thing,” Perreira says. “I would not change anything about it because, honestly, if she answered the door yearone, this probably would have never turned into a nonprofit and I probably would never have done this again. “I also would not have become the person that I am today. There is so much growth that has occurred in me as a person — not just from me running 48 marathons for charity in the last two and a half years and raising more than $40,000 for these charities.”
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Perreira says that the response from the community has also led to a positive change within himself. “So many people were inspired,” he explains. “I had a woman come to a show six or nine months after I completed year-one and give me a book that she had spent years just sitting on. After hearing my story, she finished her book. That is the kind of stuff that has encouraged me to continue down this path.” leeperreira.com 16x16inc.org
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Linsey Tweed has always favored slicing against the grain, pursuing a position in the meat department at her local supermarket in part because, at the time, female butchers were almost unheard of.
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When you walk into Lil Miss Butcher, one of the very first things that you see — besides several counters filled with every variety of meat imaginable — is a large mural that reads, “Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.”
her reasons for pursuing a position in the meat department was the fact that, back then, female butchers were almost unheard of — and slicing against the grain was something that always appealed to her. “Even as a kid, I was the only girl in the baseball league at Pima Elementary School.”
It is a message that owner Linsey Tweed takes to heart. “It is a family business,” she explains. “My kids and their significant others work here. It is an intimate place with a personal feel and a connection to customers. I know everybody on a first name basis and that is how I want it to stay. It is an oldfashioned butcher shop and that is exactly what I want it to be.” Tweed admits to being a bit rebellious during her youth, having had two children by the time she turned 18 years old. It is that experience requiring her to find a way to feed two mouths in addition to her own that not only led her down a path that would eventually result in her operating her own business but also nurtured her commitment to customer service. In the mid-90s, Tweed started working for a local supermarket. Assessing the options that would earn her more than minimum wage, she pursued a position in the store’s meat department — an avenue that she believed would be the most lucrative in the shortest amount of time. “I started cutting meat in 1999 or 2000 and spent about seven and a half or eight years with [the store],” says Tweed, noting that another one of
Tweed later moved around to different supermarkets around town and even spent some time at Hobe Meats in Central Phoenix. However, she held steadfast of her dream to own a business and work for herself — not only for the obvious personal benefits but also for those of customers. Citing less than savory quality and conditions of the meat departments in supermarkets, Tweed aspired to deliver a more sustainable, healthier and cleaner option to the community. On July 2 of this year, she opened Lil Miss Butcher in Cave Creek, which sources its product from the Midwest — particularly from the Greater Omaha Packing Company. “It is all Prime-grade product, minimally aged 90 days,” Tweed says. “I have all-natural chicken and pork and 13 different varieties of sausage. I have alligator, kangaroo, rabbit, pheasant, frog legs, duck, bison, wild boar and venison. “The grocery stores have stopped cutting meat and are getting pre-packaged product. Here, you get that old-school feel. If you want a specific cut of meat that you have seen on a cooking show, all you have to do is come in and say what you are looking for and we will get it for you.”
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Aspiring to deliver a more sustainable, healthier and cleaner option to the community, Linsey Tweed opened Lil Miss Butcher in Cave Creek, which sources its product from the Midwest — particularly from the Greater Omaha Packing Company.
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It is an intimate place with a personal feel and a connection to customers. I know everybody on a first name basis and that is how I want it to stay. It is an old-fashioned butcher shop and that is exactly what I want it to be. Linsey Tweed
Tweed adds that although most of her customers know about New York strip, rib eye and filet steaks, she encourages them to think outside of the box. “There is one piece of meat in my counter that is absolutely hands-down the best piece of meat and there is only one on every cow,” she explains. “It is called a hanger steak and they are very hard to find. But I carry them all the time. It has a bold beef flavor. It is tender like a filet but cuts like a tri-tip on a 45-degree angle on the bias, against the grain, in thinner slices. And it is absolutely phenomenal.” Meat is only the beginning, though. Lil Miss Butcher stocks several ready-to-go food products that Tweed says seem to fly off the shelves. “We have got jalapeño poppers, baconwrapped asparagus, beef jerky made inhouse and smoked lingüiça,” she says. “I have got my own line of barbecue sauces, pickled items and seasonings. I sell so many twice-baked potatoes that it is incredible. And I have a stuffed Korean
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roll that I just cannot seem to keep on the shelf. That is a double-tenderized flank steak stuffed with bell peppers and marinated in my Korean sauce.” Tweed has even developed a plan to ensure that each one of her customers has everything they need in order to make this year’s holidays exceptionally special for their families. “I am going to carry a couple of different varieties of all-fresh, free-range turkeys,” says Tweed, noting that she will begin taking orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas on Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, respectively. “I will have hams, pork crown roasts and tenderloin roasts as well as bone-in and boneless prime rib roasts.” But ultimately, the most significant thing that Tweed stocks at Lil Miss Butcher is a commitment to her customers and the entire community. In fact, she will host a free pig roast Oct. 10 that she hopes will become an annual tradition that brings neighbors together to officially kick off the holiday season. “Opening a business is super challenging,” says Tweed, noting she encountered her fair share of obstacles leading up to the opening of Lil Miss Butcher. “It is more challenging than you could even imagine. But, overall, the experience taught me patience — which I had never had before this. I see things differently now. You cannot have everything perfect. You just have to go with the flow and roll with the punches. “Ultimately, if you have a quality product, a fair price and great customer service, you are going to be successful. I have all three of those things so I can only see that the future is going to be just fine.” lilmissbutcher.com
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Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Italian Sausage This is the perfect recipe as we head into the fall season! Baked eggplant is stuffed with roasted eggplants, tomatoes, Italian sausage and feta cheese and served with a zippy marinara sauce. It is as healthy as it is hearty! Serves: 6
Ingredients:
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1-1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 1-3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 small eggplants (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1/4 pound Italian sausage, casing removed 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion) 1 pound plum tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped (about 1-3/4 cups) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5–6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Chop pulp into 1/2-inch cubes. Sprinkle eggplant shells with 1 teaspoon salt and invert onto a clean, dry towel. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 5–6 inches from heat. Pat eggplant shells dry and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Place eggplant shells, cut side up, on a baking sheet and broil just until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon to break up large pieces, until sausage is browned, 7–8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl lined with paper towels. Reserve drippings in skillet. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high.
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups), plus more for garnish 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, divided 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 cup jarred marinara sauce
Cook reserved eggplant cubes in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 2–3 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 2–3 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2–3 minutes. Transfer tomato mixture to a large bowl. Add sausage, feta, 1/2 cup breadcrumb mixture, egg, 2 tablespoons oregano, 2 tablespoons mint, 2 tablespoons parsley and vinegar. Toss until combined. Divide mixture evenly among eggplant shells. Top evenly with remaining breadcrumb mixture and place stuffed eggplants, in a single layer, in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake at 375 degress until filling is golden and bubbly, 25–30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, remaining 2 teaspoons mint and remaining 2 teaspoons parsley in a small saucepan. Heat over low just until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over baked stuffed eggplant just before serving. Sprinkle with additional feta, if desired.
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Kendal, Ryan, Janet and Don SINCE 1985
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NEW LISTING
North Scottsdale-Carefree Office 34305 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266
P. 480-488-2400
The Boulders North, rare golf course & Black Mountain views 3/2/2 updated home. Vanessa 602.999.6569 TheCarefreeRealtor.com
SOLD
$1,600,000 Sweeping mountain views, high end finishes & resort backyard. Sandy Comacchio 480-440-6706 & Cynthia Rahrig 480-650-1401
End of the Road Equestrian Dream for Multi Gen - 2 Homes & Bunkhouse Debbie Omundson, see the video & more: www.CarefreeProperty.com
Another spectacular Kendle Design Collaborative will be rising up from the desert floor. $5,500,000 Joanie Barreiro 480-235-2776
40 ac Mountain Retreat - Plan your Home @ 3000’ - City Lights & Sunsets $1.25M Debbie Omundson, see more: www.CarefreeProperty.com
$3,999,000 The Mirabel Club! 5 BD, 5.5 B, 6,000 Sf, 4 car garage. $900K remodel. Membership available. Patrick Rice 970-846-5461
$3,350,000 A custom Desert Mountain Tuscan estate with exceptional attention to detail. Reeds & Vandi 480-262-1284
UNDER CONTRACT
$2,385,000 Palatial Tuscan on 1 acre, 6200 sf, 4/4.5, 4 car garage Patrick Rice 970-846-5461
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$495,000 Golf course lot! Custom homesite in the exclusive golf community of Desert Mountain. Reeds & Vandi 480-760-1001