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Contents
Publisher Shelly Spence
Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett
Graphic artist Sam Paul
Advertising Consultant Brian Bluvas
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Whether you are an art aficionado, admirer or amateur, there is nothing quite like the opportunity to observe experienced and emerging artists hard at work on their craft within the comfort and confines of their own private studios. And where better to witness such breathtaking mastery than while touring through the scenic desert foothills of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale? It’s an event that is, quite literally, “hidden in the hills.” Sonoran Arts League’s 19th Annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale is the largest and longest running six-day tour in Arizona. If you’re new to the event, it’s an ideal chance to discover the depth and breadth of talent possessed by our local artists, several of whom
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are featured in this issue. Instead of walking from gallery to gallery, you’ll drive from studio to studio — and, more than likely, find something that perfectly fits your taste along the way. We’re making it even easier for you to get around with a detailed pullout map, which you can use to plot your preferred course. Whether you decide to visit during the weekend before or after Thanksgiving, there will be a cornucopia of beauty to gobble up and give thanks
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for this year. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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isit Valerie’s showroom in historic Cave Creek for classic western, industrial chic, and handmade rustic elegance, in furniture, rugs and accessories. We will help you find the perfect functional piece for your bedroom, dining room, chicken coop, whatever! Seriously, it’s yours! Buy American!
Brenda, laying eggs in locally made, custom copper and alder cabinet.
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Tues - Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 11am to 4pm ( Closed Mondays )
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Meet
Luebbe PhilMerrill & Sandy
Writer Peni Long Photographer Loralei Lazurek
Phil Merrill and Sandy Luebbe grew up in different countries and spanned the globe with their
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separate careers and lives. But fate, friends and a love of horses brought them together. Phil is in some ways a rarity; a fifth generation Arizona native, he grew up on a ranch in Paradise Valley. As a boy, he and Navajo, his horse and best friend, could explore, hunt and gallop freely through the vast desert terrain. It was an adventurous childhood marked by a strong, unforgettable bond between boy and horse.
shelly@imagesaz.com.
As a young man, Phil moved from the open spaces of his ranch home to the open spaces of the sky. He acquired his pilot’s license and found a new calling with a new steed, an airplane, which in some ways needs the same careful and skilled guidance as his faithful Navajo. Phil’s career as a pilot led him to join the Arizona chapter of the Flying Samaritans, a volunteer group that helps transport health care workers and supplies to the underserved people of the Baja peninsula each month. Phil has been involved with the Samaritans for nearly 20 years, and his connection to the organization was an uncanny prelude to his future. By the year 2013, Phil had a good career and his own wireless Internet business. He had traveled much of the world and continued to help others through the Flying Samaritans. But then a friend talked him into a vacation to Costa Rica, where he met a young woman named Sandy.
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Sandy grew up on a farm in Canada and like Phil,
awhile, and then to Italy. It was during one of her
started riding horses as a child — her family’s Shetland
excursions in Italy that she ran into nursing friends from
ponies. When she was a teenager, her father bought her
Canada. This chance meeting turned into Sandy’s next
a half-Arab horse named Blaze, and she joined the 4-H
move as a cruise ship nurse with Holland America Line,
Light Horse Club. She learned about the care of horses,
a career which lasted more than 14 years, took her to
competed in barrel racing and trail classes and rode in
many world destinations and allowed her to ride horses in
local parades.
different countries and terrains, including New Zealand and the lava rocks of Iceland.
After graduating from college as a registered nurse with a specialty in emergency nursing, Sandy moved
For those times when she wasn’t serving on the cruise
to Vancouver, British Columbia, and began work at St.
ships, Sandy made her home in Costa Rica, using vacation
Paul’s hospital, still finding time to ride and compete on
time to ride into the jungles and savor the wildlife and
Brutus, her racetrack thoroughbred, until he was retired.
waterfalls.
Sandy then took the reins of her life in hand and made a dramatic move to Saudi Arabia and the King Faisal
“The mist would settle on the mountains and jungle and
Hospital in Riyadh. During her time there, she learned new
create a cloud forest full of nature,” she remembers.
nursing skills and rode Arabian horses across the vast
“Scarlet macaws argued from the high tree tops, showing
desert, which she remembers as a “surreal experience I will
their great red wing spans, and white-faced and howler
never forget.”
monkeys showed themselves now and then. I just sat there in the middle of it all thinking, ‘If only I could share this
Following Saudi Arabia, Sandy moved to Germany for
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with someone!’”
Her chance came when she met Phil. After being introduced by a mutual friend, Sandy invited Phil to join her on a trail ride through the Costa Rican jungle that had become so much a part of her life. That ride became the starting point for a new adventure together, including a love for each other and for very special horses, a breed called the Pura Raza Espanola (PRE). Bred in Spain for its nobility, perfect temperament and athleticism, the PRE is strongly built, compact and elegant, with a thick mane and tail. It is known as the “Horse of the Kings,” a prized war horse that is calm by nature. “The PRE is now a much sought-after breed for equestrian activities, including dressage and jumping, and is widely used in the movie industry,” says Sandy. It is also a rare commodity in the United States. As Sandy and Phil became closer and began sharing dreams, they started thinking of building a life and business centered on their love of horses, and began looking in Arizona. During a drive in North Scottsdale one day, Phil and Sandy came upon the Bar A Ranch. In the entrance paddock of the property was a solitary, white PRE horse. Next door to Bar A was another stable with Spanish horses in training and coincidentally, Manuel Trigo, a trainer formerly of Costa Rica. Could there be a more fortuitous combination of circumstances leading the way to fulfilling a dream? In July 2014, the Bar A Ranch became the beginning of a new business focused on caring for and training horses. But Phil still wanted a Spanish PRE dressage horse November 2015
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of his own, so the hunt began, with hours spent looking for
facility, the choice was clear: El Samaritano Equestrian
Spanish horses locally and abroad. Determination paid off
Center. The combined facilities feature nearly 100 stalls and
in November 2014, when Phil discovered a horse named
have become a full-time business with two outdoor and
Samaritano IX in the south of Spain.
two indoor arenas specializing in dressage training for both horses and riders and providing educational horse clinics.
It was meant to be. Phil the Flying Samaritan was drawn immediately to this special horse, a Grand Prix dressage
A biannual “Celebrating Horses in Show” production for
champion. Phil and Sandy journeyed to Spain to meet
the horse-loving public features both Bar A Ranch and El
Samaritano IX, who turned out to be even more than they
Samaritano’s talented riders, trainers and, of course, horses.
hoped for. They were immediately smitten by a horse “so full
As Phil and Sandy build their business, their vision is to
of presence and life, he melts the hearts of everyone who
create a facility not only for clients and trainers but also
meets him.” They returned to Arizona with Samaritano IX and
for spectators, with competitive shows and spectacular
a companion stallion, Gabito.
productions.
In December 2014, Phil was able to acquire the property
What is so special about Bar A and El Samaritano? The
next to Bar A Ranch. When it came time to name the new
answer is in the extra care and attention provided, including
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misting systems, live-in caretakers, three types of foliage for horse feed and stall cleaning twice a day. The facilities offer competitive dressage training, a discipline that emphasizes the harmony between horse and rider, something that Phil relates to his pilot experience. “Horses are so sensitive,” he says. “They are as delicate as the instrumentation in an airplane cockpit.” But they are also competitive. Samaritano IX recently received first place in two different classes in the Coconino dressage trials in Flagstaff and is moving on to compete in the Andalusian World Cup competition in Las Vegas. Phil and Sandy were married on January 10, 2015 at their El Samaritano Equestrian Center, witnessed by family, friends and two stallion mascots. Sandy has joined the Flying Samaritans as a volunteer nurse and flies with Phil when she can. She also volunteers her help at the stables — in some ways managing services just as you might for the guests and crew of a cruise ship. It’s a lot to handle, but for Phil and Sandy, it could not be a better fit. They thank each day for each other ... and for their love of horses. bararanch.net flyingsamaritans.com elsamaritanoequestriancenter@gmail.com philipcmerrill@earthlink.net
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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans
Nov. 7, 8 MIMFest Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird headlines the Musical Instrument Museum’s biggest event of the year — an outdoor festival featuring 20 local, national and international musical acts, global fare from 12 food trucks, dancers, artists and fun activities for the whole family. Check website for full lineup. $15-$35. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000, mim.org.
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Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival Experience all facets of the arts at the Seventh Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival. This event brings together extraordinary fine art, imported and domestic wines, tasty eateries, live musical performances and, new this year, Western fashion designs. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
Nov. 1 Gold Fever Family Workshop Learn about Cave Creek’s gold history by mining chocolate chip cookies and using them to purchase supplies and food for a gold exchange. Free with museum admission. 1:30-3 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
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Nov. 10 Miner’s Dinner
Nov. 4-8
Support Cave Creek Museum
Charles Schwab Cup Championship
with this fundraiser that lets you eat like a miner under
Watch the top 30 players
Nov. 6-8
on the Champions Tour’s
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
official money list compete for
gold fever that put Cave Creek
More than 150 award-winning fine artists from throughout the United
on the map. $50. 4:30-9 p.m.
two coveted trophies in this season-ending event. Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 Desert Hills Dr.
States and abroad display artwork in all mediums and subjects,
Cave Creek Museum, 6140
while a vast array of domestic and imported wines are available
E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764,
for tasting. $3. $10 for wine tasting. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown
cavecreekmuseum.org.
Carefree, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.
480-595-4011, desertmountain.com.
The Town of Carefree honors
Arizona Animal Hospital Open House
veterans with this celebration featuring speakers from the
Meet Dr. Brett Cordes and
auctions and more, all in
his team of animal experts
support of Camelot’s free
for a fun day of giveaways,
therapeutic horsemanship
prizes, New Mexican fare and
program for adults and
live music from Dave Sheehy.
children with disabilities. $125,
4-7 p.m. Arizona Animal
Nov. 6-8
single ticket; $1000, table for
Wild West Days
Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
The Town of Cave Creek
camelotaz.org.
Hospital, 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 160, 480-606-8083,
Nov. 6, 7
celebrates its Western heritage
Holiday Bazaar
friendly events, including
with a variety of family-
Our Lady of Joy Catholic
a parade, bathtub races,
Church hosts its Ninth Annual
mutton busting, rodeos and
Holiday Bazaar featuring more
a poker run trail ride. Check
than 70 hand-picked vendors
website for event schedule
selling one-of-a-kind pottery,
and locations. 480-488-1800,
jewelry, fashions and artwork.
wildwestdayscavecreek.com.
Proceeds benefit community
Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., oloj.org.
Nov. 7 Christmas Craft Sale and Boutique Shoppers at this craft sale and boutique can browse handmade jewelry, quilts and sculptures, as well as naturopathic lotions, oils and
Nov. 7 Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship’s Starry Knights Fundraiser
Christ Anglican Church, 35500
Enjoy a special evening with cocktails, dinner, dessert,
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10. 6-9 p.m. Scottsdale Plaza
cosmetics. Proceeds benefit the
projects. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Lady of Joy Catholic
Nov. 11 Carefree Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 6
arizonaanimalhospital.com.
the stars and experience the
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Jubilate Music Program. 8 a.m. N. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-0525, christchurchaz.com.
armed forces, a musical tribute by Don Morosic and the Main Event Swing Band, light refreshments and an opportunity to donate items for shipment to troops overseas via Packages from Home. Free. 3-5 p.m. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 East St., 480-4883686, carefree.org.
Nov. 11 MIM Concert: The R. Carlos Nakai Jazz Quartet and Sihasin R. Carlos Nakai blends his Navajo-Ute heritage with classical, new age and worldbeat jazz music to perform the Native American flute in a truly one-of-a-kind way. $32.50-$37.50. 7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000, mim.org.
Nov. 11 DFC-AAS Lecture: Navajo Code Talkers Dr. Laura Tohe discusses the Navajo Code Talkers, a select group of Navajo men enlisted in the Marines who developed a secret code for use during World War II. Free. 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.
Nov. 12 Crafty Fall Card-Making Card crafter Melissa Sunde helps crafters make three fall greeting cards. Supplies provided. Registration required by November 4. $15. 2 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Nov. 12 Black Mountain Star Party Come view the night stars through highpowered telescopes and learn about constellations, meteors and other celestial events. Free. 7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-493-2600, paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain.
Nov. 13-15, 20-22 Desert Foothills Theater Presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” When a die-hard theater fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Winner of five Tony Awards, “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical featuring one showstopping song and dance number after another. $26-$32.50, adults; $16-$21, youth and students. November 13-14 and 20-21: 7:30 p.m.; November 15 and 22: 2 p.m. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-1981, dftheater.org. November 2015
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Nov. 13-15 Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts Purchase art and enjoy good food and music at this annual festival featuring nearly 500
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artisans. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Fountain Hills, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com.
Nov. 14
Cave Creek Cactus Classic Touted as the best mountain bike race in the state, the Cave Creek Cactus Classic traverses more than 23 miles of beautiful mountain
website for entry fees and event times. 9 a.m. Flat Tire Bike Shop,
Mindquest Speaker Series: Artist Jim Covarrubius
6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., dfmba.org.
Local artist Jim Covarrubias
and Sonoran desert trails. Proceeds benefit Cave Creek Regional Park, Maricopa Trail and Spur Cross Conservation Area. Check
Certified Local Fall Festival
shares his journey as a
event featuring live music, food and more than 100 local vendors. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portland Parkway, 10 W. Portland St., localfirstaz.com.
Nov. 14 Buffalo Chip Saloon Presents Tyrone Vaughan Nationally known Texas guitar slinger Tyrone Vaughan, nephew of guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, performs some fiery guitar licks from his latest album, “Now and Then.” $25-$40. 8 p.m. Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., cavecreeklive.com/vaughan.
artist, curator, teacher, author
Composers in Concert
and creator of a new opera
This music fundraiser presents
called “Kokopelli,” to debut
works from composers of all
in 2016. $20. 7 p.m. Holland
ages, as well as several pieces
Community Center, 34250 N.
written by children from the
60th St., 480-488-1090,
Jubilate Music Program. 3 p.m.
azfcf.org.
Christ Anglican Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., 480-4880525, christchurchaz.com.
Nov. 14, 15 Cowboys for Kids Rodeo Cowboys for Kids, a nonprofit that sponsors rodeo events for kids, invites children and their families to come and enjoy some cowboy fun that helps provide funds for children in need. Hogs and Horses, 6705 E. Cave Creek Rd., 602-4232225, cowboysforkids.net.
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historian, movie producer,
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Celebrate all things local to Arizona with this family-friendly
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Foothills Caring Corps Charity Golf Tournament
Chef Michele Redmond, MS, RD
Support the Foothills Caring
leads this interactive talk and
Taste, The Missing Nutrient
Corps by showing your golf
tasting session that explores
skills at Mirabel’s Tom Fazio-
how the nutrient-based eating
designed golf course for
model promoted by the Dietary
this fifth annual tournament.
Guidelines for Americans
$350, includes golf, food and
misses an important motivator
beverages. 8:30 a.m. Mirabel
for healthy eating. 2-3:30 p.m.
Golf Club, 37100 N. Mirabel
Desert Foothills Library, 38443
Club Dr., 480-488-1105,
N. Schoolhouse Rd.,
foothillscaringcorps.com.
480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
Pinnacle Concert Series Presents The Spirit of Phoenix
Desert Discovery Day
An institution in the Valley for more than 70 years, The Spirit of Phoenix performs their award-winning barbershop harmonies. $25-$35. 7:30
Discover the wonder and beauty of the Sonoran Desert with a day of outdoor experiences and hands-on education. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jewel of the Creek Preserve, 44000 N. Spur Cross
p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian
Rd., 480-488-6131, dflt.org.
Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd.,
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pinnacleconcerts.com.
Nov. 20-22 The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival An impressive array of vintage and antique dealers and artisans showcase the most exciting vintage furniture and decor, fashion, adornment and hand-wrought and handmade items in the West. $7. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., thebigheap.com.
Nov. 20-22, 27-29 Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale Art enthusiasts, patrons and serious collectors can tour the studios of nearly 200 artists and purchase original works of art in this self-guided tour and sale. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check website for participating artists and studio locations. 480-575-6624, hiddeninthehills.org.
Living Music Performance Series: Eric Lu, Piano Prodigy Seventeen-year-old piano prodigy Eric Lu headlines the new season of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church’s Living Music Performance Series. $30. 4 p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2081, ctlcarefree.org.
Nov. 25 Foothills Caring Corps’ Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Eve Service The Foothills Caring Corps invites the community to partake in its annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Eve Service, a festive celebration that embraces all faiths as the organization joins other local congregations in giving thanks and praising the year’s blessings. Offerings benefit Foothills Caring Corps. 7 p.m. Coolwater Christian Church, 28181 N. 56th Street, 480-4881105, foothillscaringcorps.com.
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Nov. 26 Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon Arizona Republic food critic Dominic Armato talks about great Phoenix restaurants and special dishes during this luncheon open to new and longtime residents of Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. 11 a.m.
with NVMC, Maxine offers
Moon Valley Country Club,
two collagen stimulation
151 W. Moon Valley Dr., newcomersclubofscottsdale.com.
therapy boost options:
Dec. 6
platelet rich plasma (PRP)
Pinnacle Concert Series Presents Celebration of Christmas The magic and promise of the Christmas season come alive with this beloved annual holiday concert featuring a mixture of bells, brass, strings, winds and voices. Free. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Pinnacle
Nov. 27-29
Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. pinnacleconcerts.com.
beauty of Carefree Desert Gardens, this event showcases Southwest-inspired art, entertainment and cuisine, with performances by worldchampion Native-American hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., 480-488-2014, magicbirdfestivals.com.
Nov. 27-29
Dec. 4-6 ProMusica AZ Presents “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” the season more special with this festive musical performance of favorite holiday classics. $12-$20. December 4: 7:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church of Sun City, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd.; December 5: 7:30 p.m., Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave.; December 6: 3 Church, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak
Enjoy open-air shopping with
Pkwy., 623-326-5172, pmaz.org.
p.m., Cross of Christ Lutheran
a wide variety of jury-selected
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free microdermabrasion), custom facials, acne facials, dermaplaning and no-peel peels. For more information,
Country Club’s Ironwood Grille, 41551 N. Anthem Hills Dr., 623-322-0957.
SkinRevision Joins North Valley Medical Center J. Maxine MacGwyre, owner of SkinRevision, has joined forces with North Valley Medical Center (NVMC) in Carefree. As a licensed medical aesthetician and certified laser safety officer, Maxine combines her knowledge of nutrition with the latest skincare technologies to provide a uniquely holistic approach for her patients. She focuses her practice on collagen stimulation therapy,
Hanukkah Celebration
also known as microneedling,
Join the North Valley Jewish
due to its effectiveness in
to 5 p.m., Stagecoach Village,
Community Association in
skin rejuvenation by aiding
7100 E. Cave Creek Rd.,
celebrating Hanukkah with
with the mitigation of laxity,
623-734-6526,
a traditional buffet dinner,
wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
vermillionpromotions.com.
candle lighting ceremony and
Through her partnership
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skinrevisionaz.com.
RSVP by November 29. Anthem
Dec. 6
fine arts and crafts, dining musical entertainment. 10 a.m.
cocktails. $13-$25. 5 p.m.
Start the holidays and make
Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival
options, wine tasting and
DermaFile (suctionless, crystal-
visit nvmedicalcenter.com or
Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival Set within the tranquil
and vitamin C intravenous drip. In addition, she provides
Valerie’s Furniture and Accents Hosts Chamber of Commerce Mixer The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend an after hours mixer on November 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Valerie’s Furniture and Accents, 6070 Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The event is free and open to the public. You’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, plus a chance to network with other business-minded individuals in the community. You’ll also have a chance to meet Valerie Watters, who established the store in 1989 and has since gained national acclaim as a Western home decor authority. For information, call 480-488-3381 or visit carefreecavecreek.org.
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Announces New Exhibition To mark the 50th anniversary
Bella Cane Boutique Now Open in Carefree When it comes to four-legged fashion, there’s a new top dog in town: luxury dog boutique Bella Cane is now open in Carefree. Pup-loving patrons can expect a broad assortment of high-end accessories, from collars and leashes to puppy tote bags and purses to cart the little ones around in. An
of Cowboy Artists of America (CAA), Western Spirit:
Desert Foothills Land Trust Hosts Photo Contest The Desert Foothills Land Trust once again hosts its Mountains of the Land Trust photo contest. Share your favorite shots of Black Mountain or Daisy Mountain for a chance to win a free glider ride or a Lake Pleasant sightseeing cruise for two. Entries must be accompanied by a description of where the shot was taken and an acceptance of the rules and photo release terms. Deadline to enter is 4 p.m. on November 6. Online voting begins November 13 and ends at 4 p.m. on December 11. For more information and to submit photos, visit dflt.org.
array of organic and glutenfree dog treats are also
home at Spur Cross Stables in
available for purchase, and the store features an assortment of dog-themed artwork and other specialty items for folks whose love for their fourlegged friends extends to their taste in home decor. Visit the boutique at 201 Easy St., Ste. 101. For more information, contact owner Misty Dibella at 602-525-9285 or mndibella@ gmail.com.
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Triple R Horse Rescue Finds New Home Triple R Horse Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care, has found a new
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Scottsdale’s Museum of the West presents “A Salute to Cowboy Artists of America and a Patron, the Late Eddie Basha: 50 Years of Amazing Contributions to the American West,” from November 7, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The exhibition showcases one painting or bronze by each of the 77 artists who were members
Cave Creek. The rescue moved
of CAA, and pays tribute
to its new location at the
to the late Eddie Basha, a
end of October. According to
prominent Arizona grocer and
Triple R president Ken Bacher,
leader in Arizona education
Triple R’s move will allow the
and the arts whose legacy
nonprofit to assist with even
includes the country’s largest
more rescues and will ensure
privately owned collection
that the only horse rescue
of contemporary Western
in Cave Creek stays in Cave
American and American Indian
Creek. For more information,
art. For more information, visit
visit triplerhorserescueaz.com.
scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Preston’s Steakhouse Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year by gathering with friends and family to celebrate the season at Preston’s Steakhouse. The restaurant will be open on November 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering an outstanding threecourse menu for only $49.99 per guest. Preston’s inviting atmosphere is the relaxing antidote to hectic holiday entertaining. Best of all, they’ll do the dishes. Dine-in only. Reservations are required and may be booked by phone or by visiting prestonsscottsdale.com. Preston’s is located at 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. at the Citadel. For additional information, please contact Ken Peters at ken@nocturnaldesign.com.
Butterfly Wonderland Transforms Into Winter Wonderland for Holidays Butterfly Wonderland transforms into a breathtaking holiday display November 27 through December 24. The transformation includes multiple living angel statues (standing at more than 7 feet tall) throughout the facility and garden; festive white, silver and powder blue seasonal décor; and a decorated noble fir Christmas tree. Sparkling lights, white poinsettias and luminaries will line the pathways, courtyards and gardens, and live entertainment will take place each weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit butterflywonderland.com.
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ROYAL TEA Tour OF LONDON Writer Lauren Strait
When you walk into the English Rose Tea Room in
To quench this thirst, Jo has teamed up with Carol Porter
Carefree, the aroma of the finest tea leaves paired
of Roaming Boomers Travel Services to put together
with the Victorian-style decor transforms your senses
a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London scheduled for June
in preparation for a royal affair. Tea arrived in England
2016, with noteworthy tours and lodging at one of the
during the 17th century, and when the queen made it
quintessentially British luxury hotels just minutes from
the drink of royalty, afternoon tea or tea parties became
Kensington Palace and Hyde Park.
common in aristocratic society. In honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday, Jo and 14 Owner Jo Gemmill, born and raised in England, brought
guests will have the unique opportunity to explore one
the tradition of afternoon tea to the desert in 2002.
of the world’s most loved cities. They will spend eight
Through the years, she has gained a loyal following of
days visiting some of the most popular attractions, visit
tea drinkers who have expressed their thirst for history
with special guests and partake in some exclusive behind-
from the land of royal tea drinkers in England.
the-scenes tours of the royal estates, including Windsor Castle, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
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“Although I bring a little bit of England to Carefree, my hope is that guests will get a whole new appreciation for England and be exposed to insider information about tea and the royal family,” says Jo. One of the highlights of the trip includes Trooping the Colour. This opportunity offers
VIP seating at the
regimental parade honoring the queen’s birthday, where you will see the entire royal family pass by in open carriages in a procession toward Buckingham Palace. Live music is played and flags are paraded from all regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies. But what is a trip to England without experiencing the traditional ceremony of a high society afternoon tea in one of London’s finest hotels? A typical afternoon tea consists of a range of finger sandwiches, freshly-baked cakes and pastries, traditional scones with cream and jam and, of course, the finest English tea, all served on English bone china. “You can’t book something like this through a regular travel agent or on the Internet,” says Jo. “We will be experiencing things and meeting people that the general public wouldn’t have the opportunity to do.” Jo explained that this trip is going to be the first of an annual excursion. “I really want to bring the experiences of the tea room to life by taking people to tea plantations in the future, helping them understand the history behind tea drinking and, of course, soaking in the lives of royalty across the globe,” she says. For more information about the Royal Tea Tour of London, itinerary and cost, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services.
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Writer Donna Kublin
A selection of 241 images important to Mexican painter
Origins; The Blue House; Politics, Revolutions and Diego;
Frida Kahlo, along with a companion exhibit that
Her Broken Body; Frida’s Loves and Photography. They
showcases items selectors imagine the painter would have
throw new light on Kahlo’s work as an artist, provide a
liked to have owned, will be on display at the Heard
way of understanding her life in historical and cultural
Museum beginning October 31.
context and demonstrate her passion for Mexico.
The combination of these two exhibits provides insight
Kahlo had a very special relationship with photography.
into Kahlo’s life and times: her worldview, the people she
Besides her personal background — both her father,
loved, her passions and the pain she suffered almost
Guillermo Kahlo, and her maternal grandfather were
constantly for most of her life. For those introducing
professional photographers — she brought different uses
themselves to her legacy, the exhibit is a window into the
to photography. She collected daguerreotypes and visiting
soul of one of the 20th century’s most intriguing artists.
cards from the 19th century. She kept photographs upon which she put her personal stamp, cutting things out from
“In addition to gaining better understanding of Kahlo, the
them, writing dedications on them and personalizing them
two exhibits also provide insights into Mexico in the mid-
as if they were paintings.
20th century,” says Janet Cantley, curator of the Heard
Museum. “People who are interested in photography,
Some of the images have red lipstick kisses, while others
folk art or the cultural and political climate in Mexico
are trimmed or folded. Some photographs have personal
during that period will also find something to enjoy and
notations on the reverse.
appreciate.”
A companion exhibit, “Las Favoritas de Frida,” explores
The 241 photographs in the exhibit were chosen from a
the life and times of Kahlo through various items. What
collection of 6,500 images that are part of an archive at
would Frida Kahlo wear? What kinds of folk art would
La Casa Azul, or the Blue House, where Kahlo lived, and
she surround herself with? To answer those questions,
taken by Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, Nickolas Muray,
the Heard went to the Phoenix Fridas. This collective of
Lola Alvarez Bravo and others.
nine artists founded a decade ago draws inspiration from Kahlo’s life, work and attitude. The Fridas worked with
The photos are organized into six main subjects: The
the Heard to select items from the museum’s substantial
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Frida painting the portrait of her father by Gisèle Freund, 1951 ŠFrida Kahlo Museum
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collection of Mexican art and provide explanations of why they think Frida would have liked the items they selected. In their search, they discovered treasures that look like they were pulled straight from Kahlo’s closet — colorfully embroidered blouses, large stone necklaces, shawls (rebozos) and ornate jewelry with beads and coins. Other works of art might be found on her bedside table, bookshelf or wall: a lively tree of life; ceramic animal figures; copper and wood masks; and vibrant textiles. Frida loved her animals, making pets of small deer, Mexican hairless dogs, parrots and monkeys. They’ve selected some figurines from the collection that are irresistible. Interviews with each member of the Fridas — Emily Costello, Monica Gisel, Carmen Guerrero, Anita Mabante Leach, Gloria Casillas-Martinez, Monique Mata, Kathy Murillo, Annalisa Serna and Veronica Verdugo Lomeli — are included in a 30-minute video that will be screened in the gallery during the exhibit. Members of the group will also assist with exhibit-related programs. An interactive family section features a kitchen where kids can assemble tacos, write letters to Kahlo and stamp lipstick kisses on reproduced, illustrated letters. “Cooking, entertaining and presentation of food was extremely important to Kahlo,” says Cantley. “To honor this, we included the taco-making activity and, as well, the cafe has recreated one of her dishes as part of the Kahlo theme.” In addition to the October 31 opening, several special events and programs are planned, including first Friday’s, panel discussions and workshops. The main exhibit, “Frida Kahlo: Her Photos,” will be on display until February 8, 2016. “Las Favoritas de Frida” will be on display through September 25, 2016. 602-252-8840 heard.org
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Writer Tom Scanlon
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, now at Pima and Happy
Brent Hylton, the church’s musical director, has put
Valley roads in North Scottsdale, is a congregation
together a schedule likely to appeal to congregants and
with more than 1,300 members. It was started rather
non-church-goers alike. He estimates that 70 percent of
modestly in 1989, with 25 members gathering at a
concert attendees are from the community, which turns
clubhouse at Troon Country Club. Within five years, the
out to be a wise, low-key recruitment tool.
congregation had quadrupled, and plans were underway for a chapel on 25 acres of land donated to the church.
“We always hope to attract people to the church through the series,” he says. “There are usually several
Today, the church has a robust music program
new people who join the church every year.”
highlighted by a popular concert series. Ranging from intensely contemplative classical music to happy holiday
Hylton has been Pinnacle’s organist and director of
music to old-time pop, the concerts have something for
music since 2001.
everyone (although sorry, Kanye fans, there’s no hiphop).
“My wife and I were searching for a joint music position and we were fortunate enough to be asked,” he says.
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He has a bachelor’s of music in organ performance from Eastman School of Music and a master’s of music from Syracuse University. Coming to North Scottsdale was a unique opportunity, as this isn’t your average church. “Pinnacle’s sanctuary was built as a worship center as well as a performing arts center, which was founding pastor Larry Corbett’s vision,” Hylton explains. “The music program has grown to include four handbell choirs, five singing choirs and an African drum ensemble along with the Pinnacle Concert Series.” This year’s greatly anticipated series began October 30 with “Phantom Night.” Church soloists performed material from “Phantom of the Opera” and other “deliciously spooky songs.” The night also featured the three-manual, 72-rank organ from Richards, Fowkes and Co. Calmer music follows on November 20 with a concert by the Spirit of Phoenix. The barbershop quartet, a men’s ensemble of 60 voices, has been entertaining the Valley for more than 70 years. The Spirit of Phoenix has been named Barbershop Harmony Society’s international chorus champion three times and has toured the United States and Canada. Pinnacle Presbyterian gets an early start on the holiday season with its Celebration of Christmas on December 6 at 4 and 7 p.m. This show mixes bells, brass, strings, woodwinds and voices. The Pinnacle Presbyterian Chancel Choir and Pinnacle Pealers, with special instrumental guests, will perform Christmas favorites. A week later, seasoned professionals take over. Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed on December 13 at 3 p.m. Director Tito Muñoz and the Phoenix Symphony will fire up the full-length version of the Christmas classic (first performed as an Easter offering in 1742). The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists will join the exceptional musicians. Another Phoenix favorite visits the church on January 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Abbey Road Band has become one of the top Beatles tribute bands in the United November 2015
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ERIC LU PiaNO VIRTUOSO
COMES TO CAREFREE Writer Rebecca Zaner
This November, a worldwide talent will grace Carefree with
He began studying piano at age 6.
his music. Pianist Eric Lu will appear at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church (CTL) as the opening performance of
“I studied for about eight years with Mrs. Dorothy Shi, a
the Third Annual CTL Living Music Performance Series. He
teacher based in my hometown,” says Eric. “She really
appears by special arrangement with Curtis On Tour, the
was the most wonderful teacher and gave me the tools I
global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music.
needed to pursue this life.”
At just 17 years old, this young pianist is truly a star in
Throughout his years of training, he has earned many
the making. He has already performed in many countries
prestigious awards, including first prize and the concerto
across the world and is constantly traveling to share his
prize at the Ninth National Chopin Piano Competition in
talent.
Miami. The prize package included $75,000, as well as concert tours across the United States and abroad. He
Born in 1997, Eric showed much musical potential as a
also received first prize at the Ninth Moscow International
child.
Chopin Competition for Young Pianists and first prize and the Schubert prize at the Minnesota International e-Piano
“Both my parents were not musicians; however, my older
Junior Competition.
sister started playing piano for a few years, which got
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me really interested in piano lessons,” Eric shares of his
Eric has performed at famed venues such as Asamsaal
childhood. “There was always music in the house. I would
castle and the Stadthalle Ettlingen in Germany, in addition
say my parents are music lovers, so that’s more important
to the Raiffeisen Forum Lanserhaus in Italy. In the United
than anything else, really.”
States, Eric has appeared at Boston’s Jordan Hall,
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Philadelphia’s Field Concert Hall, Minneapolis’ Ted Mann
This is also one of the great achievements of romantic
Concert Hall and Birmingham’s Alys Stephens Performing
literature.”
Arts Center. As a soloist, he has collaborated with the Longwood Symphony in Boston’s John Hancock Hall,
Following Eric, the CTL series for the 2015-16 season
the Minnesota Orchestra, the State Youth Orchestra of
includes the St. Barnabas and CTL choir concert on
Armenia, the Wellesley Symphony and the Boston Civic
February 13, featuring the “Misa Criolla” by Ariel Ramirez.
Symphony.
CTL’s concert series features unique artists from all over the globe, representing international, national and local
Eric is scheduled to perform upcoming recitals at the
levels of talent. The series offers sacred and secular
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City
performances and includes all genres such as Handel’s
and the famed Salle Cortot in Paris. He will also make
“Messiah,” jazz combos, ethnomusicological presentations,
appearances in Spain, Canada, Armenia and Poland.
classical performances featuring well-known artists and up-and-coming stars such as Eric Lu.
He currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music with Jonathan Biss and Robert McDonald. He is also a pupil
This CTL season also features instrumental trios,
of Dang Thai Son. Prior to his acceptance at Curtis, Eric
international four-hand duos, Renaissance singers, the
studied with Alexander Korsantia and A. Ramon Rivera at
Tetra String Quartet, Italian madrigal performers, Irish
the New England Conservatory Preparatory School (NEC
musicians direct from Dublin and concerts showcasing
Prep).
the Boulder Creek High School choir in a presentation of Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.”
“My days at NEC Prep were really invaluable to me and I will always remember the joys I experienced spending
CTL offers its venue to local musical organizations for
my Saturdays with these musicians,” says Eric. “I am now
concerts, recitals, competitions, masterclasses, panels,
in my third year at Curtis. I would say that these years
workshops and clinics. Private lessons and music
have been incredibly essential to my life so far and have
performance classes are sponsored in collaboration with
really forced me to grow up. I am living independently in
Education Community Services of the Cave Creek Unified
the city for the first time. With that, my perspective and
School District. CTL hopes to continue sharing the joys of
understanding of music has grown, as well.”
music with the community.
CTL is proud to open their season with Eric Lu on
“I love all the great music that is available to us,” Eric
November 21 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets start at $30 at the
says. “As pianists, we are incredibly privileged to have the
door and can also be purchased in advance at reduced
largest amount of literature written for us.”
prices. Eric plans to share his gift, as well as the gift left to us “I will be performing a rather ‘little’ Mozart sonata, which
by many brilliant musical composers.
is one of my favorites because of the incredibly naïve nature and purity in this music that is somehow lost
“I have not been to Arizona before,” he says. “I would
on everybody once they grow up,” he says. “The music
say I am mostly looking forward to playing the first half
touches us to the deepest emotional level because of
of the recital for the first time in public and sharing my
this. Also, the Schubert sonata in A minor is not as
passion for this music. I hope I can travel to many more
grand as, let’s say, the last four sonatas; however, equally
places and bring these experiences to audiences, as well
compelling and incredibly beautiful. Schubert has become
as myself. Music is the one thing that can communicate
one of my three favorite composers recently and there’s
the entire spectrum of human emotions and the human
not much I can really say about this composer other
experience. It is one of the greatest gifts to humankind I
than his great connection to the human experience. Of
can think of.”
course, the bulk of the recital will be devoted to Chopin’s 24 preludes, which I have been performing a lot recently.
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Writer Barb Evans
Magic Bird Festivals begins its winter entertainment
and exceptional mixed-media pieces. You’ll also find
season with the Fourth Annual Carefree Fine Art of the
boutique-style Southwestern fine leather apparel and
Southwest Festival, held November 27 through 29. Set
accessories, packaged specialty goods and gift baskets,
within the tranquil beauty of Carefree Desert Gardens,
as well as items celebrating the upcoming holiday
this three-day event showcases Southwest-inspired art,
season. Some featured artists include painter Stephen
entertainment and cuisine.
McCullough, photographer Dave Wilson, and jewelry designer Bonnie Beyer.
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More than 100 selectively vetted artisans will showcase
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their original works during the festival. Unique creations
Daily performances take center stage at the shaded,
will include one-of-a-kind sculptures, original paintings,
open-air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, including world-
exquisite Native American jewelry, artistic photography
champion hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah performing
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with his sons, Scott and Samson. Renowned for their traditional Native American hoop dancing, colorful costumes and modern dance interpretations, the Sinquahs will be joined by Moontee’s contemporary Monster Blues Band as they provide the background music for the Sinquahs’ modern Native American dance interpretations. Dakota Kid will also make his way to the stage to perform his ever-popular traditional and contemporary cowboy country westerns, along with some golden oldie favorites, rock and pop. Cuisine A variety of culinary vendors will be on hand to serve an array of international cuisines and boutique treats, including Nakia’s Greek Kitchen, Grandma’s Navajo Fry Bread and Indian Tacos, Sonoran Sunset BBQ Grill and Doughlicious Brick Oven Pizza. Downtown Carefree is also home to several restaurants that will be open during the event, so there will be something to satisfy every palate. The Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival is just one of several events in Carefree organized by Magic Bird Festivals. Upcoming festivals include the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market, December 1113; Carefree Indian Art Market and Cultural Festival, January 22-24; Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art, February 11-14; and Carefree Days, April 8-10. “Though our town is small, it is alive with Southwest spirit,” says Roberta Toombs Rechlin, owner of Magic Bird. “Our art, entertainment and culturally informative performances embrace the history and nature that surrounds us. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona.” Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival November 27-29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St., Carefree 480-488-2014 magicbirdfestivals.com November 2015
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Writer Amanda Christmann
The year was 1964, and the United States was marching
They’d set out on a roundup, and were no strangers
toward changes that would forever alter American life.
to the call of the land that all cowboys heed. It was
The country was still mourning the assassination of
that call that inspired a conversation between these
President John F. Kennedy. Race riots were roaring in
three men, each an artist in his own right, and changed
communities across the Northeast, and racial tension was
everything.
at an all-time high across the South. Mothers and fathers were hugging young, brave soldiers as they boarded
Those who choose the horseback views of open plains
planes to Vietnam. Bob Dylan and the Beatles were hot
and lush streams of cattle lands as inspiration for the
on the charts and the Rolling Stones released their debut
art they create are, by nature, often short on words.
album.
Trotting along dusty paths for days at a time tends to send a man (or woman) deep within their own psyche for
Times, they were a-changin’, and they were changing fast.
reflections that are only shared in the strokes or etching
As the globe spun out of control, many people wanted
of what they paint or sculpt.
something tangible to cling to — roots, if you will. We found those roots in one of the most unlikely places: a
Such a consideration makes the fact that these three
cattle camp tucked into a canyon in Mexico.
men recognized the opportunity to find others like themselves to collaborate and synergize with all the more
Beneath the rims of their cowboy hats, Charlie Dye, John
remarkable. Still, that’s what happened, and over the
Hampton and Joe Beeler sipped coffee from steaming hot
crackle of a Sonoran campfire, an idea was conceived.
cups. A campfire fought the chill of frosty evening air and gently lit the cold November night as the dust-covered
The three men had a shared vision. Each with one boot
faces of these three gringos blended among those of
heel firmly planted in the dusty desert and the other
vaqueros, cattle and horses.
planted in their respective artists’ studios, they wanted to share their American Southwest style of art with a wider
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audience. Turns out the country, and the world, were ready for them — and for the tradition and true American roots they represented. Back home in Arizona, word spread. Several months later, as the summer sun beat relentlessly down on the red rocks of Sedona, the three men replaced their coffee cups with beer mugs and were joined by Prescott artist George Phippen. From a booth at the Oak Creek Tavern, Cowboy Artists of America was officially born. Their goals were relatively simple. They wanted to keep the iconic culture of the Old West alive in an authentic way while encouraging high standards of quality through education and support for both collectors and artists. They also wanted to encourage a sense of community among the artists by holding annual trail rides and exhibitions so that they could inspire each other to remain passionate and provide a place where collectors and art lovers could view and purchase their work. There was something else afoot that would contribute to their success: three days after the first official meeting of the Cowboy Artists of America in Sedona, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame opened its doors in Oklahoma City. This gave the growing list of cowboy artists the perfect venue to begin. On September 9, 1966, representing artists who called both cityscapes and country roads home, the group opened their exhibition there. Their contributions not only helped the Cowboy Hall of Fame gain traction in American culture, but the name “Cowboy Artists of America” also began to flow from the lips of some of the most influential collectors in the country. From Santa Fe to New York, galleries came calling, all eager to premiere artwork that represented the American archetype the country so desperately craved. For seven years, the exhibition grew in Oklahoma City. The Vietnam War came and went. Bras were burned and crosses were extinguished. Bellbottoms became all the rage, and Hank Aaron toppled Babe Ruth’s homerun record. “Gunsmoke” and “Little House on the Prairie” popularized the idea that a simpler time and a simpler place were not so far in the past, and that a man’s word was a contract that shouldn’t be broken. And cowboy art continued to flourish. Cowboy Artists of America made some changes of their own. They relocated their home base back to Arizona to the Phoenix Art Museum. It was a move that proved to be hugely beneficial; annual sales from the exhibition surpassed the million-dollar mark and grew beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. Today, half a century later, the group still garners millions in annual sales. Deep into its second generation of artists, it has gained legitimacy in a market, and in a culture, that is still eager to return to a time and a place when November 2015
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honesty and a solid day’s hard work were not scarce. There has also been another big shift: Cowboy Artists of America has relocated once again, this time to perhaps the most ideal venue yet. From November 7, 2015 through May 31, 2016, an exhibition showcasing the organization’s extraordinary talent can be found at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, which opened to rave reviews earlier this year. Located in downtown Scottsdale’s arts district at 3830 N. Marshall Way, the museum is the quintessential venue for American Indian and cowboy art and artifacts. There is no better place, then, for Cowboy Artists of America to celebrate their first 50 years and to usher in the next decades and generations of artists, and they will do so with “A Salute to Cowboy Artists of America and a Patron, the Late Eddie Basha: 50 Years of Amazing Contributions to the American West.” The golden anniversary retrospective will feature work from each of the 77 highly recognized Cowboy Artists of America artists. It will also pay tribute to the late Eddie Basha, whose work in Arizona communities, support of education, smart business acumen and love of cowboy art has played a strong role in the organization’s recent history. His legacy includes the largest privately owned collection of contemporary Western American and American Indian art in the country. Hours and days of operation for Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West are available on the museum website, as is more information on the artists and the exhibition. The exhibition is included in museum admission, and is free for museum members. We are fortunate to hold such history and opportunity in our hands, and to be able to witness it in our own backyard. From each canvas and sculpture comes part of our own story in these desert foothills we call home. It is a story that remains alive in the minds of those who create them, and in the hearts of those who appreciate the passing of time and the memories that should not be lost. scottsdalemuseumwest.org cowboyartistsofamerica.com
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PHOENIX’S BEST AT THE PIZZA FEST Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Pizza is one of the most popular food items in the United States, yet its style is defined very differently from region to region. In New York, New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region, pizza is thin, yet pliable — floppy, foldable pizza, if you will. South Jersey and Philadelphia offer “tomato pies” where sauce is the last ingredient, and some people swear it makes all the difference. In Boston, the most popular topping is not pepperoni, but a Portuguese sausage called linguica (a close second is chorizo). Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is famous, of course. And California-style pizza, while sporting some striking flavor combinations, is nothing that resembles any pizza being pulled from the woodfired ovens of Italy. No matter what you call pizza, you’ll want to grab a slice — or a pie — at the inaugural Phoenix Pizza Festival. Scheduled for November 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., festival attendees will see firsthand how some of the most well-known pizza makers in the state define pizza in Arizona. The festival will take place at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix and will bring together some of the most fabulous names in pizza, including Fabio on Fire, Focoso, Charred Woodfired Pizza, Saffron JAK, Rosati’s Pizza, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Doughlicious, Authentic Pizza Ovens, Grand Avenue Pizza Company, Fontana’s Pizzeria, La Piazza Al Forno and Dough MAMA. Pizza slices will be available for $2 each. Half and full pies will also be sold, along with 10 craft beer and wine brands, among other beverages. The festival will also include live bands, lawn games, desserts, a local vendor marketplace, a kids’ zone and much more. Admission is $10 per ticket. It’s a perfect day out for the family that will be remembered (and savored) for a very long time. www.phoenix.pizza/ November 2015
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Writer Nigel Spence
At the beginning of 1987, the first year that Kenny Perry
fun, but we have three grown kids with five grandkids, and
had full playing privileges on the PGA Tour, he told his
we want to be close to them.”
dad that if he could just win one time, he would be happy. When it comes to discussing his career, Perry is as honest Fast-forward 28 years, 14 PGA Tour victories, eight
as his tee shots are long. Thirty years after he first teed
Champions Tour victories, two Ryder Cup appearances, a
off on the PGA tour, he has decided that 2015 was the
happy 33-year marriage, three children, five grandchildren
perfect time to transition to the Champions Tour full-time.
— and it is easy to see why the guy from the golfing obscurity of Western Kentucky University is often seen with
“I can still get it out there 300 yards, but it is a matter of
a smile on his face.
wanting it,” he said. “I don’t want it out there [in the PGA Tour] like I used to. I’ve done that deal.
While Perry spends most of his time in his native Kentucky, he does own a home in North Scottsdale.
“I’m tired of living in hotels. I’m tired of trying to be the best player in the world. That’s why I love the Champions
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“Sandy and I love it out here,” he told me. “We love the
Tour. All of the guys I grew up aspiring to be like are now
Scottsdale area. We love the people, and what I really like
good friends. … Don’t get me wrong, we’re still competitive,
is the openness. I’d like to live out here, that would be
we just don’t beat balls from sunup till sundown anymore.”
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Perry played the PGA Tour for the first part of 2015, a
by Jack Nicklaus; twice took The Colonial, known to the
farewell tour of sorts to thank the sponsors, supporters,
players as “Hogan’s Alley” after the great Ben Hogan; and
volunteers and friends he accumulated through three
topped The Arnold Palmer Invitational once.
decades of professional golf. He concluded his PGA Tour career at The Memorial tournament, hosted by Jack
“I figured I started winning so late in my career that I was
Nicklaus, site of Kenny’s first PGA Tour victory in 1991. His
never going to win the career grand slam, but I figured if
results were mixed by his standards, with his best finish
I could have just won the Byron Nelson, I would have had
of the year coming at the AT&T Byron Nelson Invitational,
the legends of golf slam,” Perry joked, laughing off the
where his putting game got the best of him and left him
memories of championships that slipped away.
in a tie for 16th place. On two occasions, the 1996 PGA Championship in his After a little prodding, Perry admitted that he wanted to
native state of Kentucky, and in 2009 at The Masters,
win that tournament almost as much as he wanted to win
Perry stood on the 72nd tee with a one-stroke lead, only
a major championship because of his personal relationship
to bogey the last holes and be defeated in the ensuing
with Byron Nelson. It would have been more than just a
playoffs.
cherry on top of a list of significant achievements; during Perry’s career, he thrice collected The Memorial hosted
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whose unorthodox swing earned him notoriety, Perry’s
lasting memory for Perry, and a part of Kentuckian golf
career will be remembered far longer than the criticizing
folklore.
experts expected. In 2010, Perry celebrated his silver birthday and qualified Perhaps Perry’s fondest memory came at the 2008 Ryder
for the Champions Tour. He won first in 2011, and again in
Cup, the last successful campaign for the United States,
2012. The following year would prove a watershed season
held at Valhalla in Kentucky. As a 48-year-old, Perry racked
for him as he broke his drought in Major Championships
up a trio of wins on the PGA Tour to qualify for the team,
by collecting the Constellation Senior Players Championship
making him the fourth-oldest player to represent the United
followed by the U.S. Senior Open. He earned 18 top 25
States in the bi-annual matches.
finishes in 20 starts, but he capped the year with an even more impressive feat: the Schwab Cup.
With the team holding a two-point lead heading into the Sunday singles matches, Perry was sent out in the fifth
“Winning the Schwab Cup in 2013 was a great
spot and handily defeated Henrik Stenson, 3&2.
achievement,” he said. “When you’re beating guys like Bernhard Langer, Tom Lehman, Mark O’Meara, Tom Watson
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Beside the 16th green stood the victor, Kenny Perry, Sr., a
and a list of Hall of Famers, you know it’s funny. … [t]he
man who wore a suit to sell insurance all of his working
Schwab Cup is what we all shoot for from the beginning of
days, and bib-front overalls over a flannel shirt in his
the year, and the player who walks away with that title just
retirement. The embrace they shared on that green is a
knows that he was the best player that year.”
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Perry’s 2015 Champions Tour season will end here in Scottsdale with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, November 5-8 at Desert Mountain. Three players lead the pack and are vying for the season-long title: Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomery and Jeff Maggert. Perry and the rest of the 30-player field can only vie for the role of spoiler this year. The quality golf played by the 30 best Champions Tour players on one of the finest golf course developments in the world cannot be matched, and it is here in our own backyard. At the completion of the event, Kenny will have time to relax under Scottsdale skies and reflect upon the significance of his 2015 season and his PGA career. “My game is still hanging in there, so I am going to keep playing, I guess,” he said. “But we need to slow down and enjoy the rest of what we’ve got left. “We’ve been married 33 years, but I tell Sandy I have only known her for 16 because I was gone for half of them. I want to go to some Little League games, some peewee football and dance recitals. I missed a lot of that with my kids because I was on the road; with grandkids, that gives me a second
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Writer Amanda Christmann
One of the most dear and beloved aspects of these
of the world’s greatest performing artists, including Yo-Yo
beautiful desert foothills is separate from the splendor
Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Renee Fleming, Denyce Graves, Andre
of the land or the fire in our perfect sunsets; it is in the
Watts, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Midori, Time for Three
talent and sense of belonging cultivated by the community
and Chris Thile.
itself. We are fortunate in that the artistic, culinary,
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theatrical and musical talent found in our area is often
Were it not for the fact that the beauty and allure of the
truly world-class; opportunities to experience what would
North Valley has wooed some of the greatest talent and
in other communities be once-in-a-lifetime events may
most unique residents for decades, it would almost seem
feel so commonplace that it is easy to overlook just how
absurd that someone of Moody’s caliber is so accessible
marvelous those occasions are.
in our own backyard.
Such is the case for Arizona Musicfest. At the heart of
His is not the only superlative musical talent. Musicians
this phenomenal organization is Maestro Robert Moody,
from America’s finest orchestras, including the Chicago
whose illustrious career has involved an impressive timeline
Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra,
of leadership in renowned national and international
Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony,
orchestras and opera houses. He has accompanied many
Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, the Metropolitan
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Opera Orchestra and many others are all part of this tremendous local organization. Concurrently, it is nearly as difficult to comprehend the idea that our local nonprofit book cache, the Desert Foothills Library, offers performances, programs and services that other civic centers would not only struggle to attract, but that would also cost patrons considerably more than the library’s charge, comparable to the cost of a drink and an appetizer on an average Friday night out. What an outstanding stroke of good fortune it is, then, that the Desert Foothills Library will be transformed into a top-notch performance center to partner with Arizona Musicfest at their annual music celebration, “A Duet,” at 7 p.m. on December 2. “A Duet” features the music of the acclaimed Moody, cellist Brant Taylor, pianist Jeremy Peterman, youth harpist Claire Thai and three members of the Tucson bluegrass ensemble, “Run Boy Run.” It will be a night of musical magic, and the perfect melodic welcome to the joys of a dynamic foothills winter season. Don’t miss this spectacular event, which includes an artists’ reception, desserts, prosecco and more. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by phone. 480-488-2286 desertfoothillslibrary.org 480-488-0806 azmusicfest.org November 2015
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Writer Tom Scanlon
With apologies to Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, the
The seventh annual Rock the District is cranking up like a
Cave Creek kids are not all right.
Townshend windmill. The show will be held at the Carefree Resort from 5 to 9 p.m. on November 21. Auditions were
They’re pretty drumstick-flippin’ awesome.
scheduled for October 17 — the musical talent pool is so deep, many good singers and musicians won’t make the
Cave Creek kids like Lucas Akin and Sydney Collins
cut.
are digging into their parents’ CDs — and even record collections — for inspiration, melding music of decades
Seven years ago, a Cactus Shadows freshman musician
gone by with contemporary culture, playing lively covers of
named Melissa Nelson came up with the idea for Rock the
hits and even creating their own sounds and musical ideas.
District. The first show, held at el Pedregal, was an instant
They are not just rocking, they are “rocking the district.”
success, and the event has grown into a bigger venue.
That is the name of an energetic, parent-guided, student-
This isn’t just a talent show; it’s a clever way to raise
driven annual program that is making Cactus Shadows High
funds. All proceeds benefit the Cave Creek Unified
School something of a music mecca.
Education Foundation (CCUEF), which supports programs and projects for students, staff and teachers in the Cave
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Creek Unified School District (CCUSD). This fall, CCUEF presented 11 teachers with grants for more than $20,000. In all, the foundation received 54 grant applications. Regina Whalen, one of the CCUEF trustees, can’t say enough about the amazing students who do great things for the foundation and teachers. “We awarded grants and I witnessed what an amazing thing this is for our community,” she says. “This was the third year to award grants and the first time we truly surprised the teachers. They had no idea we were coming. Imagine a big yellow bus with balloons, mascots from the schools and special guests armed with big checks!” Rock the District’s Facebook page has photos of the “Grant the District” tour making the rounds at Cave Creek schools. “It was a banner day,” Whalen says. “I loved seeing the smiles on the teachers faces as well as the students. This is my second year serving on the foundation. I have two children in CCUSD schools; one at the high school and another at the middle school. I like doing something that benefits the community as a whole. As far as the musicians, they have quite the reputation for themselves, in a good way.” Indeed, there are new discoveries every year to add to a core of polished performers, all seen by young students around the district who start to think, “Hey, that could be me!” Thus, a generation of musicians is growing in garages and family rooms around Cave Creek. “The [Cave Creek] Wicked event in downtown Cave Creek requested our student performers back in June,” Whalen says. “They receive requests to play all over the Valley. Some groups have gotten so good they are cutting CDs.” This year, the Collins family has two kids trying out for Rock the District: talented singer Sydney Claire Collins and her brother, Sean Collins, of the band Divided Minds. “Rock the District has so many amazingly talented and gifted kids that perform each year, and really encourages soloists and groups to mentor and collaborate with each other,” their father says. “This will be Syd’s fourth year performing at RTD. She has performed as a soloist and as the singer for longtime RTD performers and well-known band, The Kards. To continue the spirit and tradition of collaboration, which is such a big part of RTD, Syd will try out as a soloist accompanied by her brother Sean this year.” Sean is the singer in a band called Divided Minds, which did a rousing version of 3 Doors Down’s “Kryptonite” last year. Divided Minds will be playing at this year’s Rock the District and will be helping out with sound and equipment for November 2015
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the show. This is key, as acts on the bill will range from
constant good vibe that whole day of RTD, with different
newcomers to kids with years of experience — kids like
acts feeding off of one another’s passions, no matter the
Lucas Aikin, a Cactus Shadows senior who is a savvy
level or ability.”
veteran of the music scene. His band, The Kards, has been playing around Phoenix for four years, rocking out from
Aikin, by the way, is a masterful drummer who might be
hometown Harold’s Cave Creek Corral to Alice Cooper’s
called the Keith Moon of Cave Creek.
Solid Rock Teen Center. “As a gigging musician,” he says, “I can really appreciate An early launching pad for the band was Rock the District,
a show where I can have fun and express myself to those
which they’ve played for several years.
who are interested, as well as do it for something that in turn gives back to the community.”
“I love RTD,” says Lucas. “It’s always been my favorite show to play. RTD always gave me an outlet to show my
Yes, this kid is all right.
fellow peers what I do, what my band does and what
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I’m passionate about. It’s a fun venue with great sound
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and audience. Plus, it’s all for charity, so there’s always a
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Writer Amanda Christmann
In the early days of nautical history, mariners faced life-or-
and trials, she is determined to be her own beacon of hope
death challenges on a regular basis. Storms at sea battered
for families enduring the physical, emotional and financial
and shattered boats, but approaching rocky shores in the
challenges forced upon them by childhood cancers.
darkness of night was often even more dangerous. This year, she started Lighthouse for Hope, a nonprofit In the 18th century, as science began to offer contributions
organization working to provide financial assistance for
to lighting and engineering, towers of light began to appear
families whose children are fighting cancer. Her goal is also
along shorelines, not only to mark port entrances, but also
to build a community of support that teens can turn to.
to illuminate potential dangers. It’s a noble cause for someone so young, but for Cobley, These lighthouses represented more than just structural
it’s an inspired endeavor that was honed and sharpened by
savvy; they were beacons of hope so that families would
her own battle. Just before her 18th birthday, after months
no longer mourn those lost at sea to reefs or treacherous,
of feeling general malaise, she became very sick. She was
jagged promontories.
taken to a local emergency room and within three hours, her world was turned entirely upside down.
For 22-year-old Hannah Cobley, lighthouses represent something even deeper. Moved by her own talent, purpose
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The searing abdominal pain, strange bruises on her legs
and weakness were all symptoms of a much bigger issue: leukemia. She
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prints to help ease the strain she knows so well. She hands
And work, she has. She has already touched the lives of
out gift cards for things like gas, groceries, school supplies
several children and their families, and she has a strong
and clothes.
sense of knowing that greater things are in store.
“I want to be their advocate, to help them feel heard,” she
On November 14, the first Lighthouse for Hope Charity Walk
said. “I feel so passionately about the kids who get lost in
will be held at Hamilton High School in Chandler, beginning
the crowd, the kids who have stories that nobody hears
at 5 p.m. There is an entrance fee of $10 dollars for adults
about. So many families with a sick child don’t have friends
and $5 for children under the age of 12. Proceeds will
who can take them to appointments, can’t buy groceries or
go to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.
school supplies and don’t have the voice to speak up and
Registration and information are available online.
tell their story.” Despite her youth, Hannah’s wisdom is more than For Hannah, it is an ultimate labor of love, and a testament
inspirational as she continues to touch the lives of people
to her Christian faith.
whose struggle she understands so well. Like the lighthouses of days gone by, she truly is a beacon in the dark.
“I always knew I wanted to do something like this,” she said. “I figured I would just wait until after college. However,
“I tell them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel,”
last March I was feeling extremely uneasy about what I was
she explained. “It’s hard to see sometimes and it’s OK to
doing with my life. I was up one night and didn’t sleep, so I
be angry and feel alone, but that doesn’t make the light go
somehow started researching how to start a nonprofit. The
away. Sometimes, to reach the light, you have to experience
Lord definitely was telling me that night that there was no
complete darkness, but you will eventually reach it.”
reason to wait. I called my parents the next morning and told them my plan and got to work.”
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The scene is our own Western eclectic Cave Creek, where the cavalry once watered their horses and where miners once hacked their way through layers of basalt with dreams different than what the land would provide. It’s a place where Native Americans mastered some of the most harsh conditions on Earth and where scrappy, resourceful pioneer families just a few short generations ago learned to survive and thrive, paving the way for each of us whose love affair with the desert includes the Old West charm and nearly magical vibe of “the Creek.” It’s not so far a stretch, then, to expect the extraordinary in the ordinary
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Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue is not just a home-away-from-home for Chef Bryan Dooley; in some respects, it is his home in addition to his wonderfully supportive wife and two children. His customers are his guests, and while most of us end the day parked on the living room couch watching television, Dooley’s down time involves playing with ideas, trying new recipes and planning creative menus inside his restaurant kitchen. He isn’t alone in his endeavors. His rising sous chef, Dori Christman, is his left-hand cohort, and spends her time by his side or covering his back in the kitchen. Theirs is an unusual working relationship; in an industry in which kitchen secrets are a hallmark for success, Dooley shares not only his recipes and ideas with Christman, but has also helped her to build her own talent and skill. “It’s more than just the art of cooking, it’s learning to build a business as well,” says Dooley. In many ways, it’s true to the Cave Creek spirit of ranch hands who became ranch owners, and of dreamers who became town founders. Christman is rising as her own chef with hard work, natural talent and a hand up from Dooley. It’s not a traditional education for the Scottsdale Culinary Institute/Le Cordon Bleu grad.
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“To build a good sous chef is a lot like creating a recipe; you add key ingredients that make it end up as a winning combination,” Dooley says. “I’ve always had an understanding that being a cook is hard,” explains Christman, whose enthusiasm for her job is more than evident in her voice; it’s also clear by the “Trust Your Chef” T-shirt she wears with pride. “We put in a lot of hours and a lot of mental power. … It takes a special kind of person to work in this industry, and it’s really unique to find a small, tight-knit group of people who are all happy to work together like we have here.” For Dooley, it’s a balance. The work is not something he does in addition to his “normal” life; it’s part of a life that he loves. Doing barbecue is more than just taking a different path for the two. They have a lot to be proud of. Bryan’s does things no one else does, like “Frog Leg Fridays” and their twist on nose-to-tail eating, the “Chalkboard Pig” — specials for adventurous eaters such as pig ears, organ meat dishes, rabbit and other twists on the usual eatery options. Dooley’s streak of creativity is not new. He once aspired to be a photographer and obtained a degree in fine arts from Northern Arizona University. It was his Midwest roots that eventually got the best of him, though — memories and skills earned and learned on his grandfather’s farm in Illinois, a culture where barbecue means business and family recipes are deathbed confessions. He originally followed a more traditional route into the food industry, attending the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in New York, then honing his style at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort for 13 years. It was a broken leg that led Dooley to reconsider his path. Forced to remain in his Cave Creek home for weeks, he and Donna began to reconstruct their future, adding a few more tablespoons of passion and more than a few pinches of purpose and love. That meant returning to Dooley’s roots and turning a childhood memory into reality. It also involved spending about two years developing fun, yet simple twists on the basics. November 2015
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Those first weeks in 2008 when the space they’d created together, the recipes Dooley had tweaked and perfected and the very idea of bringing the first barbecue specialty restaurant to the area became a reality were a little harrowing. The couple had no idea how their dream would be received. To their great relief, people came. And to their even bigger relief, people recognized that what they are doing is truly unique and fantastic. Since Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue opened, several other barbecue restaurants have also opened their doors. Dooley doesn’t mind, though. “I don’t think there can be too much barbecue!” he says with a wide grin. Behind the scenes, though, his top reviews in both local and national publications have validated the fact that what he is doing is different. He truly is a standout in a field where everyone is one-of-a-kind. He’s never kept his strategy secret. He even published a cookbook of all of his recipes in 2011 that is still a popular item for those who want to give it a shot at home. “I don’t do anything that’s magical,” Dooley says humbly. “I’m willing to tell anyone who asks everything I know, and I’m more than willing to take someone in and teach them.” Today, Bryan’s Barbecue serves to crowds who keep coming back for more. It isn’t unusual for his wacky specials, which may be considered risky through some eyes, to sell out completely. He’s even had to expand his space to include Bryan’s Side Door for pickup orders and private parties. But then again, that’s the way things are in Cave Creek. With hard work and some gutsy moves, just about anything can happen, and there’s no honor in rising to the top if you don’t give others a hand up along the way. 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek 480-575-7155 bryansbarbecue.com November 2015
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Two weekends: Nov. 20–22 & Nov. 27–29 Friday, Saturday Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Engage in the passion and artistic process Engag aat the 19th Annual Hidden In The Hills ffree, self-guided studio tour and sale 178 artists in 44 private art studios in Cave Creek, Carefree and north Scottsdale Ca See ppaintings, sculpture, jewelry and every art form in between, in a variety of mediums fo The co collectible 113-page full-color directory featuring the participating artist’s work in includes a map and can be purchased in advance for only $5, either online at www.HiddenInTheHills.org or call the Sonoran Arts League Office & Gallery at 480-575-6624 Purchase original works of fine art directly from nationally recognized artists and emerging new artists
Lucy Dickens (oil) is at Studio #32
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Peter Skidd (metal) is at Studio #21
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Exploration awaits you at the 19th Annual Hidden in
Many artists on the tour have a special interest in nature,
the Hills Artist Studio Tour and Sale (HITH). Set in the
which provides a vast wealth of inspiring phenomena and
Sonoran foothills, this self-guided tour features 178
materials that, when coupled with an artist’s imagination,
working artists at 44 studio locations throughout Cave
can generate a wide array of art in endless forms.
Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale and is held the last two weekends in November (November 20-22 and 27-29)
In this edition of Images Arizona, you will meet three
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It is one of the best artist
artist explorers, each choosing different natural materials,
studio tours in the country, and the largest in the Valley.
working with vastly diverse subject matter and creating with a unique purpose, but all joyfully offering to the
“The event is an opportunity for art enthusiasts, collectors
world their nature-inspired artwork.
and the general public to connect and converse with nationally recognized and emerging new artists and
Donna Armstrong selects natural gemstones that she
learn about their creative process,” says Natalie Nai-che,
crafts with silver or gold to create fine jewelry.
president of the Sonoran Arts League’s board of directors. The nonprofit organization, which puts on the event, has
Elizabeth Cox works with gourds, using them as a canvas
more than 525 members.
for her fine art designs featuring birds, flowers, trees and animals, as well as for her signature quail forms.
During HITH, artists open their private art studios to the public, who can then observe the artists at work,
Mary Lynch works with clay, creating art pieces inspired
gain insight into their materials and techniques and, if
by rock forms, bird nests and flora.
something appeals, purchase from them directly. The tour features a variety of artistic genres and mediums
All three artists can be met in person on the tour.
— acrylic, bronze, ceramics, glass, gourds, jewelry, metal, photography and every art form in between. This year, 40
HITH offers a great opportunity to see and perhaps
new artists are participating.
purchase fabulous art while learning about the artists who create it. Their stories inspire and their art can touch the
More information, including a map and directory
soul. Become an explorer, first by finding the studio and
of participating artists, can be found online at
then by discovering the hidden treasures that await you.
sonoranartsleague.org. A hard copy directory can be purchased online or by calling 480-575-6624. With so
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Artist Mary Lynch lives by her credo: “No matter what age you are, you can continue to explore, grow and give your gifts to the world.” At age 73, Lynch is happily entering a new phase of her life, one where each day is full of possibilities and the potential to explore new discoveries. Living in Anthem for the past seven years, she has had the opportunity to expand her artistic interests while experiencing the positive energy of being with other Valley artists. Before coming to Arizona, her art was primarily painting. Here, at a pottery class run by Marjon Ceramics, she learned the joy of working with clay, that most ancient of all mediums. Entering this whole new world, a new path was created. Ever curious, Lynch began her exploration with gusto. She knew that throughout history and around the world, people have developed the art of forming clay to make ceramic objects or pottery. Different kinds of clay contain different minerals that affect how it is to work with and at what temperature it hardens. The glazes and firings help make each piece unique. As her skills developed, she began to experiment. “I obtained a stain of red iron oxide and I felt it created the look of wood,” she says. “I became inspired to re-emphasize my interest in nature. The result was that my forms became more organic.” Lynch currently has four series, which she has titled “Nature,” “Bird’s Nest,” “Rock Forms” and “Contemporary.” Each theme has evolved from observation and process. Many pieces can take her between 30 and 90 days to complete. The designing, building and carving portion alone takes one to three weeks. Over the past few years, she began working with paper clay. This was an entirely new technique that enabled her to go lighter and bigger, with some of her pieces running over 2 feet tall. She also experimented with various glazes, multiple firings and the opportunity to add acrylic paint. One of her paper clay pieces — part of her “Nature” series — was selected for the cover of the Hidden in the Hills catalog this year. In addition to her decorative art pieces, Lynch will unveil a new series at the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale. Described as more functional art, it will include draped bowls, platters, candle pedestal holders and vases.
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their uniqueness and their organic nature. Recently, a couple
visited Anthem and took in a spectacular weekend fine art
visiting from New York contacted her to come to her studio.
show in Scottsdale, where she saw all the fabulous artwork
They had seen her work at last year’s Arizona Fine Art
and the support the artists were receiving. She was hooked
EXPO and it left such an impression that they had to take
and as soon as she retired, she moved here.
one of her pieces home with them. Today, her artistry is contemporary abstract and “I am so grateful for my life and fascinated with the
spontaneous imagery is her main interest. For her, it is a
ever-present idea of constant discovery,” says Lynch. As
dream come true.
she works, her approach has been to explore, experiment and become more spontaneous. The life of this mother
“Over the past seven years, I’ve been exploring the joys of
of five and great-grandmother is also a testament to her
working with clay and discovering my passion for carving
willingness to jump in and discover.
and creating ideas that represent the beauty of nature,” says Lynch.
Her pursuit of art came after a varied career that included being a medical assistant and running her own consulting
Lynch will be a guest artist at the Hidden in the Hills Studio
company that helped other women set up home-based
Tour and Sale, Studio 28, located at 6925 E. Windstone
“cottage” businesses. She decided to pursue a dream and
Trail, Scottsdale.
attended Sam Houston State University, graduating magna
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She will also be at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in Scottsdale,
at the age of 58.
which runs from January 22 to April 3.
A successful painter with a realistic style, she taught art at
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Creating custom glass dinnerware, sculpture, gifts and awards, Carole and Don have been working and laughing in their open air glass studio for 25 years.
Husband and wife team Carole Perry & Don Carroll
Carole’s award-winning Glass “Tapestries” (hand manipulated multi-layered glass cane) are in museums and glass collections around the world! Well known for their custom glass dinnerware, Laughing Glass is proud to create serving pieces for world famous Binkley’s Restaurant in Cave Creek. Over the years, Laughing Glass has convinced dozens of companies to replace the traditional “wall plaque” with beautiful and meaningful glass art sculpture. Custom sculpture, furniture, wall and window treatments have found homes throughout the country, from Seattle to Florida.
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Rocks and minerals often exert a powerful influence on
two sides of the stone and prong set on one point,
humans, especially when the minerals are gemstones.
which creates the illusion that the two open sides have
Donna Armstrong fell in love with gemstones while on a
a slightly curved appearance.”
trip to Brazil many years ago. While there, she visited the city of Ouro Preto, a former colonial mining town
While she uses contemporary methods, many of her
and World Heritage Site, located in a region renowned
designs feature metal techniques that are a revival of
for its gold and colored gemstones, including the
ancient metal working processes: reticulation, fusing and
imperial topaz, a stone found only there. The visit was
chain maille, which have been used throughout history.
the beginning of a lifelong passion and led to her work
Reticulated metal, or the process of texturing the
as a jewelry artist.
metal’s surface, was mastered by Fabergé, who used the process for the famous eggs he created for the czars
“Gemstones from the highest mountains, the depths
of Russia in the 19th century.
of the ocean and the center of the Earth completely mesmerize me,” says Armstrong. “They are the heart of
The combination of contemporary design and ancient
my designs and keep me constantly striving to do them
techniques used by Armstrong make her pieces exciting
justice.”
and unique. To achieve this, she hammers and torches metals to emphasize their naturalistic beginnings
Crafting the metal portion of the jewelry to embrace
and places stones of superior quality and color to
and enhance the stone, her aim is to also have the
complement the meshing of stone and metal.
stone complement the metal. The result is a creation that captivates and intrigues.
In addition to selecting stones, sometimes stones select her. About half of her custom business comes to her
A photo of one of Armstrong’s rings is on the cover of
with customers asking her to create a new and updated
this year’s Hidden in the Hills catalog. She titled this
design using an old piece of jewelry.
ring “Grace” for its soft, free-flowing design, created to contrast with the strong square shape of the stone.
“I love doing this,” she says. “History is important to me and clients often have a story and special connection
“‘Grace’ was created using the lost wax casting method,”
to the jewelry that they want to preserve.”
she explains. “It was cast in 14-karat rose gold to enhance the beautiful pink color of the 12-millimeter
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while still preserving their wedding ring. The process of
She designs pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces
transformation is labor intensive, but worth every minute
and rings at her studio in McCall, Idaho, surrounded
it takes.
by beautiful mountains, lakes and streams. This pristine setting is the inspiration for her creations. She also has
“I take apart the wedding ring and look closely at the
a studio in Phoenix.
stone, visualizing a new design,” says Armstrong. “Once we agree on it, I remove the gems, melt down the
You can meet Armstrong at the Hidden in the Hills
metal, create the new design in metal and set the stone
Studio Tour and Sale, Studio 16, located at 33444 N.
in place.”
55th St., Cave Creek, where she will display her work in three lighted cases. She will also show photos of
Since that initial exposure to the lush world of gems,
her work and a video of her working in her studio.
Armstrong pursued the most prestigious training
Additionally, she will display a natural, uncut diamond
available to gemologists and jewelry manufacturers at
from the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
the Gemological Institute of America and gained skills in manufacturing at Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San
She will also be at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in
Francisco, a distinguished school of jewelry design and
Scottsdale, which runs from January 22 to April 3.
manufacturing, and from Farrin O’Connor Design Studio of Pasadena, California.
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Gourd artist Elizabeth Cox has never kept nature at a
Following that event, she realized she wanted to
distance. Instead, she immerses herself in it, spending
develop her own unique form of expression. A person
vast amounts of time outdoors. She enjoys the fresh
of faith, she asked for inspiration.
air while mountain biking, hiking and kayaking, but even more than that, she enjoys observing its inhabitants up
“I wanted to share my love of nature and perspective
close and personal. She relishes creatures great and
with others and in a way, have the viewer slow down
small, including the creepy crawly ones often avoided
and take a walk with me, appreciating what there is to
by others. She brakes for Gila monsters, warm-blooded
see along the way,” she says.
four-legged critters and winged ones, as well. Flowers, trees, tarantulas and butterflies interest her, whether
While in Texas for a visit, she purchased some pear-
dead or alive.
shaped gourds from an antique shop. Back in Arizona, while sitting in her studio, she thought, “That gourd
Cox has always lived in rural settings where, surrounded
looks like a Gambel’s quail with its comma-shaped
by natural beauty, she developed a passion for it from
topknot feathers and plump body.”
an early age. Her love of the outdoors, her powers of observation and her artistic skills inherently led to
That day, the first generation of her beautiful fine art
expressing nature in her art. As her work evolved over
quail was born. Friends and neighbors immediately fell
time, she ultimately combined not only imagery from
in love with her creations. In 2009, she debuted them
her observations, but also natural materials that come
during the studio tour and almost sold out the first
directly from the earth. The end results are beautiful
weekend. On keeping up with production, she says, “My
sculptural gourd paintings.
home studio is open year-round, by appointment, so I have to work very hard at maintaining a collection for
Moving to Arizona from Texas in 2000, Cox began
people to see because they sell so quickly.”
taking classes to sharpen and refine her artistic talents and became acquainted with the desert foothills and its
While unfamiliar to some, gourds have been used as
special brand of nature. She joined the Sonoran Arts
an art form for thousands of years. When cleaned and
League in 2006 and, at her first Hidden in the Hills
dried, gourds become as hard and durable as wood,
Studio Tour, presented her paintings in oil and acrylics.
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Cox starts her creations by hand selecting each beautiful gourd from a vast array at Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, California. The process of transforming the gourd into a work of art begins with the black features on the bird. She hand sculpts a polymer clay beak and topknot, baking them to permanently harden them. She sketches a design on the gourd, which she then burns into its wood-like skin with a pyrography pen. Pyrography, a technique of decorating wood by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point, works well on gourds. Finally, she uses ink dyes to add vivid jewel tones and bright colors to the design. The end result is an original piece of fine art that both traditional and contemporary collectors embrace. Not one to stay still for long, Cox became inspired by other images, and her work evolved to include more detail and expanded subject matter. “Clients requested commissions for other regions of the country involving different flora and fauna, so my imagery now goes far beyond the desert,” says Cox. “I’ve also had requests for gourds that could be placed on coffee tables, and the designs then needed to expand to a full 360 degrees.” Each sculptural gourd painting is done with a clear intent. “I want each piece to evoke happy feelings and draw the viewer in for a closer look at the details,” she says. “My hope is that in so doing, they walk beside me in the great outdoors and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.” Her Quail Run Studio, Studio 32, will be open during the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale at 8679 E. Preserve Way, Scottsdale. As the name implies, visitors will meet the fabulously stylized gourd quails and, very likely, some live ones. quailrunstudio.com 480-206-4508
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The first thing I notice is her voice. It’s got the feisty savvy of Bea Arthur mixed with the warmth and love of cookies and milk. Her long winter-white hair is swept into her trademark bun, surrounded by a thick braid. Less than a minute into my conversation with Dr. Gladys
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Taylor McGarey, my image of what a 94-year-old woman should be is shattered. Then again, that’s the point. Just a few months shy of 70 years into her medical career, this amazing woman, dubbed the “Mother of Holistic Medicine” in the United States, is finally seeing results from the message she has been preaching: a paradigm shift in how our society views medicine, life and death. She’s written extensively about what’s in her healer’s soul, including her latest book, co-authored with Eveline Horelle Dalley, “The World Needs Old Ladies.” This is perhaps my favorite title of hers (among a list of other fascinating reads) because it removes stigmas about aging and dying, and recognizes the beauty of the “lust to dust” cycle of life that connects us all. As her 95th year on Earth is celebrated, it is only apropos that she be the one to share such wisdom. “There’s nothing wrong with aging,” she tells me. “We see all these messages about ‘anti-aging’ or ‘fighting the process of aging,’ but we are all going to get older, and we are all going to die.” Her words sound less like a warning than they do like an almost comforting promise. “We are in a position that we have done stuff,” she says. “We know stuff. I actually love being this age. Who’s going to do anything to me? I can pretty much say anything I want to, because who cares what old ladies say?” Her statement is laced with irony because, as it turns out, a lot of people care about what this particular old lady says. She was the first to introduce both acupuncture and psychology into Western medical practice in the United States. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic November 2015
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Medical Association, as well as the co-founder of the
convention deter her, however. And if she has ever held
Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. Not only was
any resentment, it is long gone.
she a pioneer because of her methods; she was also one
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“Let ’em call you names,” she says. “Sticks and stones and
to step up.
stuff.”
She paved the way for so many, and she has always done
Rose Winters, CEO of the Foundation for Living Medicine,
it out of a genuine love for life itself.
shows a reverence for what Gladys has endured.
Hers is a life most extraordinary. Her once-radical way
“Not only was what she was doing not considered normal,”
of looking at human health and the simplicity and single-
she says, “but some people considered her to be a witch
mindedness of the path she has walked may seem a
doctor. Others thought it was ‘woo woo.’ Others thought
natural evolution in the context of today’s mindset, one
it was something so awful that someone who practiced it
where holistic medicine is normalized and embraced. But
should lose their license. She didn’t worry about that. All
early in her career, she was called a witch doctor, a
the criticisms she faced and all the challenges, all she
crazy person and a quack. She didn’t let the ignorance of
knew was it was a direction we needed to go.”
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Born and raised in India by parents who were medical missionaries, Gladys has always been a healer. “I came into this world with that kind of view,” she says matter-offactly. “I knew when I was 2 that I was a doctor. It wasn’t something I would become, it is just what I was. But anyway …” she continues, leaving the profoundness of her statement dangling in the air behind
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“He wasn’t talking about fun and games; he was talking
look at pain or disease as an enemy to be gotten
about why we all went into medicine to begin with. Every
rid of; rather, it is to be understood. When someone
one of us went into medicine because of an inherent
has pain, or when they have a disease, their body is
driving force that we have inside of us. Somehow we
communicating that something is wrong.
were missing that.” “I have seen patients cured of a disease, but not healed, I’d heard versions of this before from friends in the
and others healed, but still dealing with the disease and
medical field. Many enter into medicine wanting to make
living a full life. That is living medicine,” she explains.
a difference in people’s lives, but find themselves jaded and empty after a few years of practice. I found myself
In other words, it is all part of the dynamic and
leaning in, waiting to hear what she would say.
natural process of living. It isn’t about what medicine or treatment can fix or killing a problem; instead, it is the
“I struggled with that concept for years,” she continues.
patient who does the actual healing, and the doctor or
“The problem was that everything we were doing was
practitioner who serves as the guide.
killing. Look at the words we use. We kill disease. Eradicate AIDS. Eliminate diabetes. Everything we do is
An important concept in Gladys’ ideology is the idea that
about getting rid of life. … I began to put together the
we need to incorporate feminine energy — not necessarily
concept that what we were really looking for was living
“female,” but the nurturing, loving, timeless force most
medicine, not killing medicine.”
often associated with archetypical female traits.
There are people in the world who are able to turn a
Like many of the concepts she has developed, she
kaleidoscope of ideas just a bit so that they suddenly
chooses a story to further illustrate her point: “A patient
appear to have new dimension. They make us challenge
of mine had gone through therapy for lung cancer.
our accepted versions of reality by introducing new colors
One day, when she was told that she needed a blood
and textures. Gladys is one such human being, and her
transfusion, she called me in distress. She didn’t want
understanding of living medicine and what she terms
the transfusion because of her fear of catching AIDS and
the “physician within” represent the simple yet profound
hepatitis. Nothing I said seemed to ease her. That is,
changes in perception that are quickly and quietly
until I responded, ‘Perhaps, you could consider the fact
changing the world.
that someone loved you enough to give their lifeblood for you. That is what a transfusion is. It is a gift of love.’
Privy to my own private lecture from this remarkable
When her focus changed from fear to love, she was able
woman, I found myself feeling elated to be her audience.
to get the transfusion.”
She went on to explain that living medicine does not
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Gladys tells her patients, and also others in the medical community, that life itself creates the medicine we need for healing. This requires working with the “physician within,” and cooperation with the “physician without,” the doctor or practitioner who coaches the patient. She illustrates another important point with a different story. This time her son, who is now a retired orthopedic surgeon, is the star: “Years ago, my oldest son graduated from medical school and had completed his residency. He was preparing to go into practice, and he came to me and said, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. People are putting their lives in my hands, and it’s an enormous responsibility.’ I told him, ‘If you think you are the one doing the healing, then you should be terrified.’” The lesson to her son, and to the entire medical community, is that it is the patient who does the actual healing. “I told him that, if you recognize that it is not you doing the healing, but that it is your role to educate and encourage your patients to the best of your ability and knowledge, then you will be fine,” she says. “All healing comes from one source, and that’s from within the patients themselves. I call this the ‘physician within.’ When we expect medicines to do the real healing, it doesn’t. It isn’t until the patient takes their responsibility and allows themselves to become involved in their own healing that the real healing happens.” That’s not to say she eschews surgical and pharmaceutical methods. “What I’m saying doesn’t eliminate the whole business or process of conventional medicine, which is awesome,” she explains. “I’ve had one hip replaced — there are things that are very, very important in conventional medicine.” Still, the world is beginning to catch on. According to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, some 84 million Americans spend $34 billion each year on alternative medicine. The United States’ November 2015
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willingness to delve into holistic treatment has caught conventional medicine by surprise, but it hasn’t surprised Gladys at all. “It’s when we embrace the sacredness of life itself that we begin to reclaim, when we understand, who we really are,” she says. “We are beginning to recognize and embrace this and have a paradigm shift — on a global level, really. “It only took me 94 years to become an overnight success,” she smiles. But there is still plenty of work to do. Outside of her Scottsdale practice, where she has been since 1993 and still consults one day a week, she and a growing number of supporters are building a legacy. “We’re in the process of working to set up a Center for Living Medicine,” she explains. “I am very anxious to get that going because it will be full-scale — from lust to dust — birth to hospice work, where concepts of living medicine will incorporate other modalities. The focus will be the healing of each individual as they work with themselves, whether it’s prayer, Native American song, yoga … whatever it is that particular person looks toward for their own health.” Her goal is to teach a new generation of physicians and caregivers to look at life, death and everything in between from a new perspective. For now, however, she and her supporters are getting down to the business of celebrating. On November 13, a celebration of her life so far will be held at a private residence in Paradise Valley. “We asked Dr. Gladys if it was all right with her that we were celebrating her birthday on Friday the 13th,” her assistant, Rose, tells me. “A lot of people are superstitious about Friday the 13th. She said, ‘Heavens no! It’s a wonderful day to celebrate, and a wonderful day to be alive!’” And it will be. In addition to a stream of friends and colleagues, Gladys’ six children, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two great-grandchildrento-be will join her. In typical form, she’ll be getting right back to the business of life and living when the candles are all blown out. “She is the only 95-year-old I know who has a 10-year plan,” Rose says with a laugh, and a deeply felt respect that Gladys has more than earned. “There is a lot of work still to do,” says Gladys. And there is.
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Writer Rebecca Zaner
I sat there with the brush in my hand, focusing intently
a 3-year-old could. Grandma stood back and exclaimed,
on the blank coloring book that lay in front of me.
“What a masterpiece.”
I dipped the brush into the cup of paint and then carelessly ran the brush over the entire page. I picked up
As a child, this is how I always thought of my grandma;
my head to admire my fine work of art and heard my
very alert and happy. She was quite the artist. She had
grandma chuckle. She grabbed my hand and helped me
painted hundreds of watercolors that hung on every wall
direct my new approach.
in her house. My grandfather (Papa) was extremely proud of her work and displayed it everywhere he could.
“Here, you hold it like this,” she said, fixing my hand position on the brush, “and try to stay in the lines. That’s
Papa and Grandma lived in New York, where my family
what they’re for.”
would visit throughout my childhood. No matter what time of the year or where we were, the house was always
I tried again, this time painting circles inside each set of
filled with music and the family was always gathered
lines.
around a piano singing together. Grandma’s favorite song was “Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz.” She
“Better,” she smiled. “Only this time, stroke the brush in
always told me how much she loved to hear me sing
one direction. It’s much neater that way.”
that song.
When I finally finished she said, “Now you have to sign
As the years went by, our traditions grew scarce as
it.”
grandma began to change. I didn’t realize until I was older that grandma had Alzheimer’s disease ever since
With much concentration, I wrote my name as best as
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I was 6 years old. I was so young when it started to
develop that I became accustomed to her being a tad forgetful. I barely remember her before the disease; there are few memories that remain intact. As I grew older and became more aware of her condition, I actually began to see her memory decreasing. She stopped painting, and when I asked her to paint for me again, she said she didn’t remember how, though she’d been painting all her life. Papa would often deny the fact that Grandma had Alzheimer’s disease. He tried to convince the family that she was perfectly fine and very capable of taking care of herself. They continued living in New York until 2005, when a terrible situation altered our lives immeasurably: Papa was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was in terrible pain and couldn’t call my family for help. After many unreturned phone calls, my family, aware of this prognosis, came to the realization that something could be terribly wrong. My dad drove to New York to check up on my grandparents after not hearing from them in days. When Dad arrived at their house, he found Papa lying helpless in the living room and Grandma sitting at the kitchen table reading a newspaper, thin as a rail, obviously not eating. Her disease made her completely unaware of Papa’s condition and it became clear to my father that she could no longer take care of herself, and Papa could no longer take care of her. Dad drove them both to Maryland, where he admitted Papa into the NIH hospital for care. Grandma spent every day at Papa’s bedside. She would constantly ask and repeat the same questions: “What’s wrong with Gene? When will Gene be coming home?” Papa died a few weeks later. Grandma was devastated; however, she was unable to recall how Papa passed away. Shortly after Papa’s death, my family moved to Arizona. Grandma’s memory had declined a great deal and my parents could no longer properly care for her alone. She was admitted into a nursing home with other Alzheimer’s patients just five minutes from our home. She never asked about Papa and spoke of him only when the family mentioned him. For many years following, we visited Grandma every day. We shared with her our upcoming events or new successes, knowing she would not remember any of it. It made her happy at that moment, and that’s all that mattered. When asked about her life many years ago, she would start telling us a detailed story as if it had happened yesterday and she assumed that Papa had been gone for many more years than he had been. It was clear that Grandma had no concept of time. As years passed, Grandma’s life, as well as my family’s, changed in many ways because of her disease. She used to live every day with memories of yesterday and hopes for tomorrow.
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put in front of her and when that moment was gone, she
thought of all the times I’d sung for her, how she loved to
forgot that it ever existed. Grandma reached a stage of
hear my voice. She would smile and say, “You’re going to
Alzheimer’s disease where she could no longer remember
make it big one day, and I hope I’m around to see it.”
that we were her family. When we would visit, she spoke to us as though we were casual acquaintances. This was the
I leaned in toward her bed and placed my face by hers.
most tragic development for my family.
I put my mouth to her ear, as if to kiss it, and quietly started to sing to her, “Somewhere over the rainbow,
Grandma passed away in May 2011. In the days before her
way up high, there’s a land that I’ve heard of once in a
passing, she was incapable of communicating. It was terribly
lullaby….”
difficult for my family to sit by her bedside every day without hearing her speak. We talked to her still, in hopes
Her chest rose and fell as she breathed.
that she could hear us, but not one person could capture a response or acknowledgement from her. While alone with
“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue….”
her one day just before she passed, I shared a special moment with her that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
Her fragile frame continued its quiet motions. I kept singing as I held her hand, “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the
I sat there with her hand in mine alone in her hospice
rainbow, why, oh why can’t I?”
room. She was bedridden and still; her eyes were closed. All was silent in the room except for the quiet whispers of
Just as I sang the last line of her favorite song, I heard a
her shallow breathing. As I watched her sleep, I thought
murmur escape her lips. It sounded like she was humming
about the painting she helped me create when I was 3. She
or trying to speak. There was the tiniest twitch at the
took my hand and taught me the secret to her artistry.
corners of her mouth and I knew that she was smiling. I
Here I was, holding her hand now, knowing that she could
squeezed her hand and for a moment, I felt her give a
never teach me how to hold that paintbrush again. I
small squeeze back. I smiled sadly and thought to myself,
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“What a masterpiece.” In memory of my grandma, my family will be walking in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 14 in downtown Phoenix. The Alzheimer’s Association seeks to advance research to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease. If the government does not start funding more research, there won’t be a cure. Along with research development, the foundation also provides care and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s. Through support groups, help lines and other forms of early stage programming, the foundation helps families plan for the future and live with the present. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. There is currently no cure, and Alzheimer’s also does not have treatment or prevention methods. I support this foundation because the disease has personally affected my family. Even those who have not yet been directly affected should support this cause because “yet” is the key word. “Anyone that has a brain can get Alzheimer’s,” said James Fitzpatrick, director of program and advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter. “No one is immune. As a whole, we are not getting younger. Our population is growing. Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. It is important not to make light of this. It is not an elderly disease; it’s a human disease, a life disease, a family disease. People need to talk about it. It needs to become real. We need to talk about it as a nation. At the end of the day, we get to be ourselves and those with this disease do not. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Our political views may differ, but everyone is human and we can all sit down and talk about the disease as a good conversation.” Life doesn’t end with a diagnosis. My family was blessed to spend more than 10 years with my grandma while living with Alzheimer’s. I walk for the Alzheimer’s Association. I walk for the cure. I walk for a world without this disease. I walk for Grandma Norma. Join me. act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/AZDesertSouthwest?pg=team&fr_id=7317&team_id=299417 November 2015
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The longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest on Earth, the Mekong River stretches 2,703 miles through five countries. Starting from high on the icy Tibetan Plateau, it flows southeast, meandering through Laos and Thailand to the equatorial flood plains of Cambodia and Vietnam before finally draining into the South China Sea. The Mekong also forms the international border between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos, as well as most of the border between Laos and Thailand. Two thousand years of human history and remarkable beauty flow along the Mekong River. It is said that the rise and fall of the great Khmer civilization that built Angkor Wat was inextricably linked to the Mekong’s shifting tides. The cultural diversity along the Mekong is as striking as the surrounding topography. Soaring limestone mountains separate Vietnam from Cambodia, providing a natural boundary that splits the two most powerful influences on this region. Today, around 60 million people live, work and play on the smooth waters of the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia. It is also a hub for culture and a major transportation route for villagers living in the Mekong Delta. It is on these fertile lands of the delta that the Vietnamese people grow half their nation’s agricultural product, and fish from the river comprise Cambodia’s single largest source of protein. The best way to experience the Mekong is by river cruise, as it provides a unique perspective on this most exotic and intriguing waterway while allowing you to fully immerse yourself in a world of fascinating cultural treasures. From colorful floating markets selling fish, coconut candy, tropical fruit, vegetables and flowers to bee farms that line the river, as well as ancient temples and
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All 20 suites aboard the Aqua Mekong are spacious at
that allows you to reach small villages and unspoiled
322 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling river-facing picture
corners untouched by tourism with guides. Ten bicycles
windows that allow guests to enjoy captivating panoramas of
are provided free of charge onboard for passengers to
emerald-flooded forests, colonial churches and stilt villages
explore independently on shore or to participate in biking
in the privacy of their suite. Eight of the suites have private
excursions.
balconies. In addition, all suites are air conditioned, with a pillow-top California king-size bed that can be converted to
Upon reboarding the Aqua Mekong, you will be greeted
twins, large double closets, a chest of drawers, password
at the gangway with trays of coconut water and chilled
generated security box, iPod docking station, dual sink
towels scented with jasmine. To help take the edge off the
bathroom with walk-in shower and rainforest showerhead,
equatorial swelter after your excursion, indulge in a cool dip
professional hairdryer and organic hair and bath
in the ship’s infinity-edge plunge pool and watch the river
amenities. For the ultimate luxury, passengers may book
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interconnecting suites, with one suite configured as a private living room and the other as a master bedroom, plus his-
The heart of the ship is the chic lounge and bar, where
and-hers baths. The result is your own private, 640-square-
daily briefings and lectures on history and culture are held
foot apartment on the Mekong.
along with evening entertainment. Meals are served in the dining room, starting with a breakfast buffet each morning.
In-depth guided excursions will allow you to completely
Lunch and dinner are served family style and there is an
immerse yourself in this exotic land. There are four skiffs,
appreciated balance of authentic Khmer and Vietnamese
or 10-seater launch boats with covered roofs, aboard the
dishes with western dishes. You can choose to visit a local
Aqua Mekong, one of the distinct advantages of the ship
market with the chef and shop for ingredients used for the
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day’s meal preparation. Michelin starred executive chef David Thompson, well known in Southeast Asia, lends a high level of culinary prestige to the ship. Other onboard highlights include: • Indoor and outdoor bars • Indoor dining room and outdoor private dining • Screening room with theater-style seating • Outdoor cinema under the stars • Library & game room with Mekong’s only foosball table • Outside shaded lounge with single & double day beds • Antique and artisanal boutique • Lobby lounge • Observation deck with outdoor sun beds • Top deck gym overlooking the river • Infirmary with onboard medical staff • Outdoor top deck plunge pool with private cabanas • Two spa treatment rooms, one single and one double The Mekong has long evoked images of the exotic and the mysterious. Discover for yourself the countless wonders to be found along her fabled shores. The Aqua Mekong sails three-, four- and seven-night itineraries in Vietnam and Cambodia. Pre- and post-cruise private land programs can be arranged separately in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to enrich your Vietnam and Cambodia experience. Tourist visas are required to enter both Vietnam and Cambodia. aquaexpeditions.com/luxury-cruise-ships/aqua-mekong Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, an affiliate of Montecito Village Travel - A Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world.
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Touching one life after another and passing the goodness
the sanctuary provides a home and care for all types of
of that touch on to others is the heart and soul of the
animals for whom AGN and its volunteer staff may be the
Animal Guardian Network’s Sanctuary and Healing Center.
last best hope for survival and comfort. Adoptions to loving
The rescue, rehabilitation and refuge program of the Animal
families are always the best option, but if that isn’t possible,
Guardian Network (AGN) facility provides life-saving care
AGN will provide care for life.
services to injured, neglected, discarded and abused animals. AGN provides clinical care and rehabilitation support after
“We take animals with maybe a 1 percent chance of survival
major surgeries and, if needed, a permanent sanctuary for
and provide care for life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,”
terminally ill, senior and special needs animals.
says Carrie Singer, AGN founder and director. The sanctuary is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a 100 percent “no
Founded in 2008 and moving four years ago into their current facility near Seventh Street and Carefree Highway,
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kill” policy, so life care truly means care for life.
Carrie has been involved with helping animals for many years. For almost a decade, she applied her talents to save animals through part-time networking; fundraising; coordinating food and bedding donation drives; facilitating animal rescues and transports; and assisting low-income people with pet food and veterinary bills. But like many labors of love, the volunteer work soon became the most important driving force in her life, and in 2007, her commitment to helping animals became her life’s mission. In 2008, Carrie finally made a life-changing decision. She shifted her total focus and energy from a successful career in real estate-related marketing, advertising and design to saving and serving animals and the people who love them. The Animal Guardian Network was born. Though Carrie shares her heart with many, she currently shares her home with her canine pack of four: Zoe, Sophie, Moxie and Aiko. Sanctuary Features and Programs The sanctuary is an equal-opportunity home to all types of animals, including dogs, horses, chickens and even a cow. The facility includes: • Bow Wow Bunkhouse: catering to adoptable, special needs and long-term care dogs, the sanctuary is the next best life to a permanent home with a loving family • Old Dog Inn 1 and 2: small cabins housing senior dogs who have lost their human seniors and are now spending their lives in a new cozy home • Healing Heart Chapel: a non-denominational chapel that offers a peaceful setting for human companions to grieve or pay tribute to a pet’s life lost. Special offerings include tribute angels, blessing of the animals, memorial ceremonies and bereavement support • Arizona-Certified Equine Rescue: providing permanent sanctuary and ongoing care to unwanted, neglected and abused horses; Curly, the resident spokes-steer; and other previously unwanted livestock Every animal has a backstory, which sadly almost always stems from human neglect or abuse. Large or small, whatever the breed, AGN staffers will go to great lengths to rescue, heal and protect the victims.
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Meet Wiley: One Dog’s Story
been fed human food found in neighboring trashcans and
Wiley was a young German shepherd mix picked up
his only liquid source was filthy water in a plastic play pool.
by Animal Care and Control in Phoenix. A scruffy pup
Once Curly arrived at the sanctuary, he received much
weighing only 11 pounds, he was near death when found.
needed veterinary care, proper nutrition, clean water and
AGN took over and transported the dog to a veterinary
love. Curly will never be made to suffer again and will be
hospital. Diagnosis: prolonged starvation resulting in organ
part of the AGN family for the rest of his days.
failure. Wiley spent three weeks in the hospital and was then transferred to AGN’s healing center. Over the next six
A Horse Called Sky
months, Wiley gained weight and even some glory, resulting
Abandoned at a boarding facility, Sky lived a life of extreme
in his 2015 Friends of Animal Care and Control’s Hero
neglect. It took months of intervention by a local horse
Award in the survivor category. Happily, Wiley has now found
rescue to finally get her surrendered to AGN. Once Sky
a pampered dog’s life with a new loving human family.
arrived at the sanctuary and healing center, she received much-needed veterinary care, proper nutrition, hoof care and
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love. The severity of the damage to Sky’s hooves will require
Curly the cow was rescued from a hoarder, where he had
special care for the rest of her life, which she can now
lived in filth for the first three months of his life. Curly had
count on in her new home at the sanctuary.
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Volunteer Opportunities Abound If you think that helping animals in need of human, loving care is something that you want to do, you can become a part of the AGN family by donating your time and talents in ways large or small. Whatever your ability to contribute, you may be able to care for the animals themselves, maintain the facility premises or contribute to the continued good work of the sanctuary behind the scenes to raise awareness and funding. Come to the AGN facility and help with any of the following: • Cleaning and property maintenance • Visiting with dogs in residence • Visiting horses and helping with grooming • Helping with general office work Stay home and contribute time and talents to: • Researching fundraising and grant opportunities • Writing grant applications • Writing and publishing a newsletter Go out and about in the neighboring
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Passion in Every Cup Carefree Coffee Roastery Carefree and Cave Creek are places where you can either dare to be different or move out of the way of those who are. The Carefree Coffee Roastery is just that — different. And you can taste that difference in every cup roast master Lars Hesse pours. His depth of knowledge and certifications come with many years of study and experience, and it doesn’t end there. You can see his passion continuously brewing behind the counter as he tests out original drinks. What’s his secret? The traditional craft of micro-roasting. Lars employs the centuries-old practice every day to ensure an optimal freshness, time and temperature combination is achieved. In doing so, customers taste coffee the way it was meant to be enjoyed. By the time you’ve finished your first cup, you will know more about coffee than you ever imagined; Lars enjoys bringing customers an optimum experience while sharing knowledge of coffee and brewing techniques. From rare coffees and cold nitro brews to fine tea and hot chocolate, there’s something for everyone, including delicious treats. For a truly unique experience that has fiercely loyal customers coming back for more, stop by Carefree Coffee Roastery and look for their tent at many local events this fall. Carefree Coffee Roastery 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree 480-595-5050 carefreecoffeeroastery.com
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Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org
Cave Creek Olive Oil 480-595-3157 6201 E. Cave Creek Rd.
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Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-488-2716 lightofthedesert.org
Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com
Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org
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Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com
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Shopping Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-7799 cavecreekcandles.com
Travel Agent Elite Travel of Scottsdale 8447 E. Havasupai Dr. 480-451-0612 Veterinarian Arizona Animal Hospital 480-686-8083 arizonaanimalhospital.com Water Softener & Filtration Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 raynewater.com Websites Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 techfourlife.com
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Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org
Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com
Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461
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Recipe
Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Onions Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
Thanksgiving is as much about the spectacular array of side dishes as it is about the turkey, and this homemade Green Bean Casserole proves it. Taking a departure from the classic 1950s version, this recipe calls for fresh green beans and sautéed mushrooms folded into a rich, creamy sauce. No can opener required. A crown of Crispy Fried Onions takes this unforgettable holiday side dish over the top.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole Yield: 6-8 servings
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place cut green beans into salted boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain the green beans and submerge them in a bowl of ice water to stop them from
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon cooking oil 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup onion, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ cup white wine (optional)
cooking any further. Once the green beans are cool, drain them once again and set aside for later use. Heat cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté until golden brown. Transfer the mushrooms to a separate plate and reserve. In the same sauté pan, add the butter and place over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and onions and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the all-purpose flour to the pan and stir to create a roux. Cook for another 2 minutes.
1 cup chicken stock
Add the white wine (optional) and chicken stock and whisk until the sauce becomes smooth and
½ cup heavy cream
thick. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, mustard powder, salt and pepper.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated pinch of nutmeg pinch of mustard powder salt and pepper to taste Crispy Fried Onions (recipe below)
Fold the reserved green beans and cooked mushrooms into the sauce, then transfer the entire mixture to a casserole dish. Bake the green bean casserole in a 375 F oven for about 10 minutes, or until hot throughout. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with Crispy Fried Onions. Serve immediately.
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And now for the Crispy Fried Onions Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
Crispy Fried Onions
Directions: In a large bowl, separate the onion slices and cover them with milk or buttermilk.
1 large onion, thinly sliced 2-3 cups whole milk or buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder salt and pepper to taste oil for deep frying (recommended: peanut oil or canola oil)
Allow the onions to soak for at least half an hour. In a separate container, combine the flour, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 350 F. Working in batches, remove the onions from the milk, draining any excess liquid, then coat them in the flour mixture. Carefully place the coated onions into the hot oil and deep fry for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the crispy fried onions to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Repeat with the remainder of the onions. Reserve oil for further use.
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