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Seth Fairweather is comfortable in silence. Slow with a smile, he is frugal with his words, relinquishing them quietly and without hyperbole. His black shirt and faded black jeans underscore his reticence, and a brow deep in thought hoods his blue eyes. It’s not that Fairweather is averse to communicating; it’s just that words are not his medium. Fairweather’s thoughts emerge from inside a crucible, through the flicker of flames, with constant motion and careful shaping. Each resulting statement is a treatise. Even in art, Fairweather spares little energy for small talk.
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Above all, however, his expressions are uniquely his own, and ultimately that’s the crux of his message, conveyed effectively in glass and metal. His sculptures feel industrial, yet somehow organic. Most depict the struggle of human immergence—or emergence—with human-like figures climbing up from or into mire, symbolic of our own inundation of information and voices. Fairweather’s work is deep, but it is a depth worth exploring. “We are disconnecting from the individual voice,” he explains. “Now more than any other time in history, technology and the nature of the internet have created a world in which individual opinions don’t really exist. We are so influenced by social media and what everything else is thinking. My work is based on the individual voice—who we are, and who we can be as our own people.” Like many people, I struggle to digest this concept. After all, my own life is steeped in connection. Discovering commonalities and building relationships is innate to many of us. Yet his logic is not lost upon me, or on Fairweather’s art collectors. “The biggest problem is that we’ve forgotten how to think,” he continues. “There’s almost a helplessness that comes along with having so much information available. We’re constantly looking to others to tell us how to think, predigested in a certain wrapper. “I want people to think. I want them to take time to sit with it. That’s not saying that they should abstain from research, but that they should form their own thoughts outside of the hive mentality.” Several pieces from his “Ascetic” series and more are on display at Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree. Each one is a combination of steel and glass. Solitary, egoless bodies carefully honed by fire rise up. Though open to interpretation, it is not difficult to speculate on intended messages.
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An Unlikely Path Fairweather has made a steady career of his art, but his beginnings are far from traditional for an artist. In fact, he had little interest in creative expression
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'Solitude'—the word despicable for some, precludes socializing, devoid of bond, bereft of unity. But a loner receives solitude on a welcome note. She savours the succulent solitude till the last morsel. Excerpt from “Solitude” by Swatimalya Chattopadhyay
as a child, and went to Tulane University with plans to become a surgeon or a veterinarian. An elective glass-blowing class forever changed his path. “That was it for me,” he says. “I transferred back to New York to Alfred University, where I graduated with honors and a BFA in sculpture and threedimensional studies.” He loved the physicality—the heat and the risk. He embraced the idea that, at any time, a piece could submit to the flames or crack and be lost. But mostly, he
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loved that, when it all came together, he could create something uniquely his own—and he was very, very good at it. He obtained his master’s of fine arts from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, and has served as artist in residence in Arizona and Florida. Fairweather’s love remains in creating his own work, infusing each piece with both obvious and obscured messages. “The trickiest part is that glass is that it is so technically difficult to get it to do what you want it to do, that people stop pushing,” he explains. “They get to the point where it’s ‘okay’ and they stop. It’s just hard to get past the ‘it’s okay’ point.” But get past it, he has. From the tubular “Horizons” series that combines elements of nature with industrial chic style, to mystic glass discs, to his “Ascetic” series that incorporates circular bases with individual personified figures, Fairweather’s work is not only unique, it has an element of innovative genius often lacking in the realm of glass art. True to his style and message, he is impervious to outside opinion. “My work deals with solitude,” he says. “My interest and focus is on the individual, without the definitions supplied, implied or described by surroundings or society,” he says. “My interest is in creating an object that houses within it a space for the viewer to explore, to lose him or herself and disconnect from their surrounds.” gracereneegallery.com
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COMMUNITY
2018 NOVEMBER
Writer Amanda Christmann
Nov. 2
COOKS + CORKS Scottsdale League for the Arts presents an evening to spotlight Arizona’s top chefs and bring together world-class wine makers for a night full of perfect pairings and delighting tastes. Proceeds benefit local arts programs. $125–175. Four Seasons Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale. 5:30–9:30 p.m. cooksandcorks.org
Oct. 31–Nov. 11
exhibition composed primarily of
artist during an opening reception
one-of-a-kind prints created by lifting
Nov. 2, 5–8 p.m.; artist talk at 6:15
ink to compose a reverse image that is
p.m. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant
transferred onto paper by this master
Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A3, at
BLK BOX PHX, one of the Valley’s
printmaker. Meet the artist at an
Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-2262;
newest non-profit theaters, kicks
opening reception 5–8 p.m. Nov. 2;
turquoisetortoisegallery.com
off its inaugural season with Ray
artist talk at 5:45 p.m. See website for
Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This
gallery hours. Free. Lanning, a Bryant
Way Comes.” $34–47. Presented at
Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A1-2,
Phoenix Theatre’s Judith Hardes
at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-6865;
Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd.,
lanninggallery.com
SOMETHING WICKED …
Phoenix, See website for schedule. 602-734-5734; blkboxphx.com
Nov. 2–18
RANDALL LAGRO: LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS
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AWAKEN YOUR INNER ARTIST Take a stroll in the Caroline Bartol
Nov. 2–18
AL GLANN: ESSENCE OF FORM
Preserve with artists and past winners of “It's Art for Land's Sake,” Charlotte Moore and Genise McGregor, who will share their process of seeking
Turquoise Tortoise welcomes back
inspiration from nature and tell you
the always-inspiring sculptor of
how to develop it into a piece of
horses and ravens who sculpts first
artwork. There is an inner artist in
Contemporary intuitive painter
in steel then creates bronze editions
us all, so get ready to sketch your
Randall LaGro offers a unique
from those originals. Meet the
first masterpiece. Free. Space is
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limited; please RSVP. Saguaro Hill, E.
25 local breweries, distilleries and
served. Free. 11047 E. Loving Tree
Grapevine Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–
wineries. $50 general admission;
Ln., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
noon. 480-488-6131, ext. 201; dflt.org
$65 VIP; $15 for designated drivers,
studio@scottbaxterphotography.com;
includes swag bag. 7555 N. Pima
scottbaxterphotography.com
Nov. 2–4
CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Juried fine art, wine tasting,
Rd., Scottsdale. 480-270-5000; azbottlesandbrews.com
Nov. 3, 4
Nov. 5
MORE THAN JUST ROCKS
microbrews, festival food and live
SIPPING & SUPPING
music. Featured artist is Canadian
Marcus Samuelsson and Aarón
Creek Museum to learn about
painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest.
Sánchez will be featured at this
the mountains that surround us,
$3; free for children under 18; wine
culinary showcase of the best food,
including Black Mountain’s wild
tasting $10. 101 Easy St., Carefree.
wine, beer and spirits from local
beginnings. Sponsored by Desert
10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-837-5637;
and national chefs and mixologists.
Awareness Committee of the Foothills
thunderbirdartists.com
Cooking classes, music, art,
Community Foundation. Donations
entertainment and more. Cave Creek’s
are appreciated. Holland Community
own Brett Vibber will be among the
Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale.
featured chefs. $65–180. Pre-sold
6:30–8 p.m. azfcf.org
Nov. 3
14TH ANNUAL ARIZONA FALL FESTIVAL
tickets significantly discounted. 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 1–4 p.m. wineandfood.azcentral.com
Nov. 6
Nov. 4
Join Southwest Wildlife Conservation
The Arizona Fall Festival is the only large-scale festival to feature exclusively Arizona-owned businesses
Join Stephanie Bradley of Cave
HOWLIN’ IN THE DARKNESS
and organizations. Family-friendly
YAPPY HOUR
fun. Free. Margaret T. Hance Park,
Mimosas and iced tea for humans, treats
the darkness of a new moon. See
67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–4
for the pups! Bring your dog and mingle
what native wildlife is up to in the
p.m. localfirstaz.com
on Desert Foothills Library’s beautiful
mysterious hours of night. $30/adults;
Waterfall Terrace to the sounds of
$20/children. 27026 N. 156th St.,
Wayward Maggie. Portraits with your
Scottsdale. 5–7 p.m. 480-471-3621;
pooch provided by Weyant Photography.
southwestwildlife.org
Nov. 3
RANCHO MILAGRO CHILI COOK-OFF
Center for a unique guided tour in
Bring a donation for Arizona Humane Society. See website for list of needed
Nov. 9, 10
Come for a dazzling night of cowboy
food and supplies. Free. Please RSVP.
boots, horses, music and a silent
38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave
auction. Bring your favorite chili and
Creek. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 480-488-2286;
ANYONE PINTERESTED?
help this faith-based equine therapy
azhumane.org
If you are a Pinterest fan, this one-ofa-kind experience is for you. Create
program for trauma survivors. RSVP by Oct. 15. $50/couple. Tax deductible. 480-529-2633; ranchomilagroaz.com
Nov. 4
SCOTT BAXTER OPEN STUDIO
your own customized weekend with classes, presenters and a retail floor featuring 300 local and national brands. $8 general admission; $19/
If you love fantastic photography,
one class; $29/one day, all class
this is an event you won’t want to
pass; $49/two-day all class pass.
miss. Acclaimed Arizona Western
Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601
photographer Scott Baxter will host
N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–8
It’s the inaugural AZ Barrels, Bottles
an open studio photography show
p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday.
& Brews event at Salt River Fields!
at his home studio in Carefree. All
az.pinnersconference.com
Celebrate craft beer, spirits and wine
works will be available for purchase.
from around Arizona with over
Wine, beer and light refreshments
Nov. 3
BARRELS, BOTTLES & BREWS
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Nov. 8–10
ITALIAN JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Grace Renee Gallery hosts a one-of-a-kind trunk show featuring some of Nanis Italian Jewels’ most coveted pieces, many not available anywhere else. Grace Renee Gallery, Historic Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 480-575-8080; gracereneegallery.com
Nov. 9–11
SPICY & SWEET
workshops, artists’ talks, live music
Gala to provide financial support to
and dance performances. Free. 7135
develop services and treatment for
E. Camelback Rd. #165, Scottsdale.
children with Neimann Pick Type A.
Chiles and chocolate are the ideal
See website for event schedule.
Register before Nov. 3. $250. Tickets
recipe for a sweet and spicy weekend.
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available at warrior18.givesmart.com.
Indulge in gourmet chocolates, zesty sauces, fresh fire-roasted chiles and other delights. Live music and
Nov. 10
Scottsdale. 5:30 p.m. 602-540-7496; wyldernation.org
Spanish dance. Cost included with
NOVEMBEER FESTIVAL
admission. Desert Botanical Garden,
More than 120 beers from 50
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 10
breweries will be on tap at this bubbly
MEET THE ARTISTS
a.m.–5 p.m. dbg.org
fifth annual downtown festival. Food
The Sonoran Arts League’s Gallery at
trucks, live music and more. $25–55.
el Pedregal Winter Rotation artists’
Discounts available for designated
reception is the place to be for fine
CANAL CONVERGENCE
drivers. Washington St. between 1st
art, demonstrations, music and
and 3rd Ave. 1–5 p.m. novembeer.com
refreshments. Free. 4505 N. Scottsdale
This 10-day exhibit courtesy
Nov. 10
performances of Latin, Brazilian and
Nov. 9–18
of Scottsdale Public Art on the
WYLDER NATION WARRIOR GALA
with large-scale interactive artworks,
Wylder Nation will be hosting the
educational activities, hands-on
5th Annual Living Like a Warrior
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Rd. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6658;
confluence of water, art and light
Scottsdale Waterfront features a
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sonoranartsleague.org
Nov. 10
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL The Native American Heritage Festival featuring the 18th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow celebrates Native American heritage and honors
Houseczech✔ by Alena
the contributions of all U.S. veterans. Open to all. Free admission and free parking. Arizona State University West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 602-543-5300
Nov. 10
CANINE COUTURE COMPETITION The Arizona Humane Society Canine Couture runway show returns to the 8th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale. All breeds, ages and sizes are welcome to participate. Polo attendees are encouraged to dress their pooch to the nines, then parade their paws across the polo field. Requires ticket to polo championships. 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. See website for event schedule. 480-423-1414; thepoloparty.com
Nov. 10
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pride, extravagance, avarice, envy, greed and egotism. An early Met curator, Dietrich von Bothmer, was a refugee from Nazi Germany whose greatest Met acquisitions turned out to be looted art. Mary F. Cook will tell Met stories, largely based on the book “Making the Mummies Dance” by Thomas Hoving. RSVP. $7; all proceeds benefit the library. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Nov. 10
WALKIN’ ON MAIN Celebrate Historic 89A and the Verde Valley with art exhibits, retail vendors, interactive displays and the charming galleries, shops, and local restaurants of Old Town
Call or email us for a
free estimate
Cottonwood. Wine tasting, a car show and live music. Free. Main Street, Cottonwood. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 928-639-3200; azwom.com
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Nov. 10–11
HORSES & HORSEPOWER The Eighth Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns more impressive than ever. This year’s packed schedule includes a first-time appearance by Ralph Lauren model and world-famous polo player, Nacho Figueras, and a Barrett-Jackson preview. See website for ticket prices and events schedule. Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. thepoloparty.com
Nov. 10
a raffle, silent auction and awards at
youth served by Boys & Girls Club
Local Jonny’s. Register online through
of Scottsdale. $150 includes food,
Nov. 9. $75. Flat Tire Bike Shop, 6033
cocktails and more. Must be 21 or
E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. See
older. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix.
Notre Dame Prep will be transformed
website for race schedule and packet
6–9 p.m. bgcs.org/liveandlocal
from a high school campus into an
pickup information. dfmba.com/c4
NOTRE DAME CULINARY FESTIVAL
elegant outdoor dining venue for this annual festival. Enjoy fine food, wine, beer and music. Register online. $100.
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
TALKING IN CODE
9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 6 p.m.
POP-UP ART SHOW
480-634-8284; ndpsaints.org
Snip Salon and Studio will host 30
Navajo Code Talkers and their impact
artists, live music and two gourmet
on WWII as part of Cave Creek
food trucks for this fun event. Free.
Museum’s Second Sundays. Families
31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. A150,
will have the opportunity to practice
Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 623-298-
their Navajo and crack a secret code.
9467; snipaz.com
Free with museum admission. 6140
Nov. 10
CAVE CREEK CACTUS CLASSIC Mountain bikers, join more than 300 of your best riding friends for the 10th Annual Cave Creek Cactus
E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–4 p.m.
Nov. 11
through Spur Cross Conservation
LIVE AND LOCAL AT DESERT RIDGE
Area, Cave Creek Regional Park and
Celebrate Arizona food, music, beer
part of the Maricopa Trail. Vendors,
and spirits and support 20,000
Classic, 23 miles of single-track fun
Celebrate veterans as you learn about
480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org
Nov. 11
MIND, BODY, BLISS RETREAT DAY Join health and wellness experts
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Is your A/C system 15 years old?
for a day-long learning and experiential healing retreat at Rancho Mañana Resort. Experts will discuss integrative and alternative health infused with experiential meditations, yoga
If so, the best investment in your home for efficiency is a new A/C system.
New systems can pay for themselves with energy savings in as little as 8 years.
and emotional and spiritual health presentations. $39/full day; $25/half day. See website for schedule. RSVP. 5720 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-4191799; holistichealingnews.com; cloudninemarketing.com
Nov. 12
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Nov. 12
CHEF’S TABLE DINE AND DRINK Hotel Valley Ho Executive Chef Russell LaCasce will pair WillaKenzie wines with a special four-course menu created for the evening. RSVP required. $75 plus tax and
See your independent Trane Dealer for complete program eligibility, dates, details and restrictions. Special financing offers OR discounts up to $1,000 valid on Qualifying Equipment only. Offers vary by equipment. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited. **The Wells Fargo Home Projects credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period. The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For new accounts, the APR for Purchases is 28.99%. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00.This information is accurate as of 8/1/2018 and is subject to change. For current information, call us at 1-800-431-5921. Offer expires 12/15/2018. Pertaining to manufacturer’s consumer discount portion only: *Rebate paid in the form of a Trane Visa Prepaid® card. Use your Visa Prepaid card anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the United States and U.S.Territories.The card may not be used at any merchant, including internet and mail or telephone order merchants, outside of the United States and U.S. Territories. Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Pay close attention to the expiration date printed on the front of the card. Card is valid through the last day of the month. You will not have access to the funds after expiration.
gratuity. 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. 480-376-2600; hotelvalleyho.com
Nov. 12
PICK YOUR BRAIN Banner Health presents a program on brain health. Learn activities and lifestyle factors to aid in strengthening domains of your brain you’d like to improve. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek.
Preparing young minds to thrive in today’s global society.
12:30–3 p.m. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
Black Mountain Elementary School • •
Desert Sun Academy • • •
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Nov. 13
MINER’S DINNER Enjoy blacksmith demos, watch the stamp mill working, bid for fun and amazing items at a silent auction, then settle down for a delicious all-you-can-eat chuckwagon dinner while tapping your toes to the tuneful Western
offers well-rounded and rigorous academic programs.
FRENCH IMMERSION SPANISH PRE-K-6 STEAM
Desert Willow Elementary School •
CAVE CREEK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERFORMING ARTS SPANISH PRE-K-6
SPANISH IMMERSION TECHNOLOGY AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School • •
CHINESE IMMERSION HORSEMANSHIP
Lone Mountain Elementary School • •
STEM PROGRAM CHINESE PRE-K-6
Sonoran Trails Middle School
song stylings of cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing. $55. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 4–8:30 p.m. 480-488-2764;
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cavecreekmuseum.org
WORLD LANGUAGE SCI-TECH LAB
Cactus Shadows High School • •
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Nov. 17, 18
MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL It’s a cheddar double-header! Salt River Fields is the place to be to try dozens of different version of childhood heaven. Live music, games, libations and more. $15 general admission; $75 VIP. 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480-6665545; macandcheesefestaz.com
Nov. 14
THE EARLIEST APACHE IN ARIZONA
four of its most contemporary artists, pushing the boundaries Observe and interact as they create,
GOLD PALETTE ARTWALK
of what art is and what it can be. and focus on its effect on you, the
The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s
Dr. Deni Seymour, an Arizona
viewer. Refreshments available. Free.
Gold Palette ArtWalk this month
Humanities speaker, discusses the
On the Edge Gallery, 7050 E. 5th
is themed “Contemporary Focus,”
presence of the earliest ancestral
Ave., Scottsdale. 6:30–9:30 p.m.
honoring Scottsdale Contemporary
Apache three centuries earlier
ontheedgegallery.com
Month. Multiple galleries will host contemporary artists. Free. Main Street
than many have argued, even in areas where Coronado did not see them. Presented by Arizona
Nov. 15
Archaeology Society’s Desert Foothills
WINE AND DINE
Chapter. Free. Good Shepard of
Join us for an unforgettable evening
the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502
of wines from Hess Winery, expertly
E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.
paired with courses created by Hyatt
7 p.m. azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/
Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
desertfoothills
chefs. Call to RSVP. $105+. 7500 E.
Nov. 15
ART ON THE EDGE On the Edge Gallery brings together
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from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue. 7–9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com
Nov. 17
Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale.
DISCOVERY DAY IN THE DESERT
6:30 p.m. 480-444-1234;
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and
scottsdale.hyatt.com
friends for a day of adventure and exploration as you learn about the plants, animals, people and landscape
of our incredible Sonoran Desert environment. Free. Jewel of the Creek Preserve. See website for map and directions. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 480-488-6131, ext. 200; dflt.org
Nov. 17
OPENING DAY EXTRAVAGANZA Desert Foothills Library has undergone some fantastic changes as of late, and the staff and friends are ready to show them off! With free programs all day long for every age, you won’t want to miss it! 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See website for event schedule. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
Nov. 17
MUSICAL AND MAGICAL FALL FESTIVAL Las Tiendas in Cave Creek will host Musical and Magical Fall Festival Under the Stars. Enjoy some of the Creek’s best food, local art and live music and find gifts for everyone on your list. Free. 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 5–8 p.m. lastiendascavecreek.com
Nov. 17
MARK CORTALE’S BROADWAY Hosted by multi-talented pianist and comedian Seth Rudetsky, this cabaret-style concert mixes popular songs with candid showbiz stories. Which way to the stage?! $59– 89. Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. scottsdalearts.org
Nov. 17
SLICE IT UP Nothing beats-a pizza! More than a dozen pizza makers will sell slices, half-pies, full-pies. Live bands, lawn games, desserts, local vendors, kids’ zone and more. Benefits Downtown Phoenix, Inc. $10 online; $12 at gate; free for children 5 and under. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1201 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. phoenix.pizza/tickets
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Nov. 17, 18
SCOTTSDALE ARTFEST
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The 25th Annual ArtFest features 120 artists selling paintings, sculptures, jewelry, metal art, ceramics, and glass art as well as authors and performing artists. Enjoy live music, delicious eats and an interactive zone for the kids. Free parking and admission; dogs are welcome. Civic Center Plaza, 7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 888artfest.com
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Nov. 18
RENOVATIONSMOD SCOTTSDALE HOME TOUR Go behind the scenes of some of the most inspiring home designs in Scottsdale. A percentage of proceeds benefit Scottsdale firefighters’ charities. Andaz Scottsdale will host registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. $25. 6114 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. scottsdalehometours.com
Nov. 18
HARMONIES AT THE PHILHARMONIC The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform its next classical music
$100. Kierland Commons, 15205 N.
care of all of your Thanksgiving
Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale. Noon–3
needs. Reservations are being
p.m. 602-252-9445; affcf.org
accepted until sellout for a special three-course meal, Cartwright’s
Nov. 18
6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave
pieces by Mozart, Weber, Dvorak
SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB
and Offenbach. Free; tax-deductible
Mountain Shadows will host Van
donation of $15 requested. La Casa de
Suzer Vineyards at its once-a-month
Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell
Sunday Supper Club. Savor four
Rd., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m. 480-951-
courses thoughtfully paired with
6077; scottsdalephilharmonic.com
beverages and enjoy conversation
SLIDE AWAY AT CITYSKATE
from Chef Charles Wiley. $74 plus
CitySkate, Arizona’s largest real
tax and gratuity. 5445 E. Lincoln Dr.,
outdoor ice rink, takes over Central
Paradise Valley. 6 p.m. 855-485-1417;
Ave. for the eighth year in a row.
mountainshadows.com
Grand opening is Nov. 23, featuring
concert featuring beautiful classical
Nov. 18
SLIDE A SLIDER Taste the battle between the Valley’s best food trucks as they duke it out for the "Best Slider" title. Live
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style. Menu available online. $65. Creek. Noon–7 p.m. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com
Nov. 23
professional figure skaters, a tree
Nov. 22
lighting and Santa. $10–15. Central Ave. between Washington and
music and more. Bring your friends,
LET’S TALK TURKEY …
family and appetite for a great time,
Avoid the hassle of cooking and
daily; see website for schedule. 602-
all benefitting children in foster care
cleaning for the holiday and let
772-3900; cityskatephx.com
in Arizona. $35/ticket; three for
Cartwright's Modern Cuisine take
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Jefferson, downtown Phoenix. Open
Nov. 23
ALTERNATIVE BLACK FRIDAY VINTAGE MARKET CityScape Phoenix will host more than 40 local, vintage, handmade and artisan vendors in addition to trolley tours showcasing the history of downtown Phoenix. Free. CityScape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Noon– 6:30 p.m. 602-772-3901; cityscapephoenix.com
Nov. 24, 25
NATIVITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Over 150 nativity sets from around the world will be on display at Desert Foothills Library, all on loan from local artists, collectors and families and made from every imaginable material. Donation of non-perishable food or cash benefits Foothills Food Bank. 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Nov. 24; 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 25. KP.nativities.foodbank.az@aol.com
Nov. 26
TEE OFF FOR FCC Enjoy a day of golf for a great cause at the 8th Annual Foothills Caring Corps Charity Golf Tournament at Mirabel Golf Club. Raffles, breakfast and more. $400 per player; sponsorships available. 37100 N. Mirabel Club Dr., Scottsdale. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 10 a.m. Register by phone. 480-488-1105; foothillscaringcorps.com
Nov. 28
SCOTCH & SMOKE Each month, the Omni Chef’s Kitchen Dinner Series allows Executive Chef Marcos Seville to prepare an intimate family-style dinner, including three courses artfully paired with libations from distinguished winemakers and distillers. RSVP required. $110. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. 480-6273111; omnihotels.com/hotels/scottsdale-montelucia
Dec. 1
BRUNCH CLUB If waffles make you happy and rosé all day seems appropriate to you, you’ll love good food, good drinks and good times for a cause at Mountain Shadows, home of the hippest lawn and terrace in all of Scottsdale. Proceeds benefit Scottsdale League for the Arts. See website for ticket
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TASTE SOMETHING NEW Keeler Hospitality Group, the creator of Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse, will open its latest concept in Carefree in December. Located at 7212 E. Ho Hum Road, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will offer diners a high-quality, affordable steakhouse experience in their trademark non-pretentious social house environment. Monday–Saturday 11a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner Sunday–Thursday 5–9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5–10 p.m.; happy hour daily, 3–6:00 p.m.; brunch on Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
cost and time (TBA at time of print).
collection of 14 signed photographs
3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale.
480-945-7193; thebrunchclubaz.org
from one of the most well-known
See website for hours. 480-686-9539;
architectural photographers of
scottsdalemuseumwest.org
CALL FOR ARTISTS
all time, Pedro E. Guerrero, at
Get out on the land for creative
Taliesin West through Nov. 14.
inspiration! If you would like to
Guerrero served as Wright’s official
participate in the 2019 “It's Art for
photographer in the 1940s and
EQUINE THERAPY AT GATEWAY ACADEMY
Land's Sake” exhibit, it’s nearly time to
’50s. $19–35. 12621 N. Frank
Gateway Academy, a private school
submit your handmade, original, two-
Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale.
for children with Asperger's syndrome
dimensional art. See website for rules
franklloydwright.org
and high-functioning autism, has
and guidelines. $25 entry for adult
NEW BEGINNINGS
$15 entry for artists 17 and under.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum
outside of the classroom as well.
Desert Foothills Land Trust will accept
of the West is featuring a Western
Arizona parents can use the state’s
entries beginning Dec. 3. Entry forms
art experience of 100 works by 70
existing empowerment scholarship
and submission rules will be available
well-known artists who were living
accounts for Gateway’s tuition if
online after Nov. 21. dflt.org
and working in Santa Fe and Taos in
they feel the school is a better fit
the 1920s and ’30s, including pieces
than a district school. 3939 E. Shea
from the celebrated Tia collection.
Blvd., Phoenix. 480-998-1071;
“New Beginnings: An American Story
gatewayacademy.us
PEDRO GUERRERO EXHIBIT AT TALIESIN
of Romantics and Modernists in the
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
West” will be on display through
is unearthing a rarely seen original
next fall. $8–15; Native American guests and children under 5 free.
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utilized equine-assisted therapy for
artists over 18; limit of four pieces.
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10 years. It is now utilizing horses
Whitestone REIT presents a complimentary event for the whole family, at
Join us for a Holiday Tradition!
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Santa Arrival * Tree Lighting * Cocoa Stroll
5:30 - 8:00 pm: Hot Cocoa Stroll and Festivities Enjoy specialty hot cocoas, festive carolers, tasty treats, holiday activities and surprises around every corner on Market Street!
5:30 pm Santa’s Parade Arrives on Market Street 6:00 pm Performances by the Copper Ridge String Orchestra, Blazer Band & Musical Theater
7:00 pm Tree Lighting on the Plaza
Market Street at DC Ranch | SE Corner, Thompson Peak Parkway and Pima Road 480.397.1902 | BeOnMarketStreet.com | Facebook.com/MarketStreetDCRanch
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Standing tall on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright is an aqua blue, 125foot steel and glass spire that, love it or hate it, is an iconic Scottsdale landmark with an interesting history. In fact, there may be more to it than you know! Wright believed in simple, straight-forward design that eschewed what he thought of as excess: the overtly ornamental elements of architecture prior to World War I. Instead, he favored clean lines and the idea that shape and function should mimic the simplicity (yet complexity—he was a deep thinker) of the geometric patterns found in nature.
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Above all, however, he believed that form should be determined by function. Looking at the spire, especially in the daytime, it’s difficult to understand how it fits in to Wright’s principles. After all, though it is pretty when it’s alight at night, and it serves as a landmark for tourists and commuters alike, it doesn’t really do anything, right? If your mind has taken you along that line of thought, you’re right on. In fact, Wright didn’t conceive the spire as a standalone project, and he didn’t design it as it now stands. How it came to be is a fun nugget of history. In the late 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the New Deal, a series of programs, economic stimulants and public works projects meant to put Americans back to work after the Great Depression. In Arizona, one of those projects was to create an annex for the state capitol building. A rectangular, 68- by 167-feet, four story building, now occupied by the state’s supreme court, superior courts, law library, offices of the attorney general, state historian was constructed in 1938—in a very traditional style. Wright, who had begun wintering at Taliesin West in 1937, was not a fan. Says renowned area architect Michael P. Johnson, whose career includes teaching at Wright’s School of Architecture at Taliesin West, “Wright believed the design of the capitol was not apropos for state capital building. He thought it should be built by world’s greatest architect—which was himself.” At the time, Wright was working on a number of illustrious projects, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York. In his spare moments, he set to work designing what he called “The Oasis,” a strikingly contemporary set of hexagonal structures with honeycombed glass canopies. Fountains and greenery were intertwined in the plan, in typical Wright style, to blur the line between nature and design, and a matching pair of symmetrical wings was added to house the House and the Senate.
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Atop each of the three wings, delicate-looking, towering, faceted spires reached for the heavens. Those spires inspired the one at Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. So how did it get out there? Well, the problem with Wright’s concept was not in its execution; it was that he was never commissioned to build the capitol building in the first place. In 1954, when the design was finished, Wright began pitching his capitol building design idea to local Phoenix officials. He was met with a sound “thanks, but no thanks.” “That was a fantasy drawing of his,” says Johnson. “It wasn’t rejected because it was ahead of its time, even though that’s what’s been said. It was rejected because the state already had a capitol building and didn’t need a new one.” Sadly, Wright’s ideas for an innovative, unique capitol building were never realized. Had they been, Arizona could have had its own version of Seattle’s Space Needle or the St. Louis Arch, drawing tourists and other visitors in by the busload. In 1959, when Wright died, his plans for the capitol were also laid to rest—for nearly half a century. When the Promenade Shopping Center was proposed for the Scottsdale Road corner, the developer not only wanted a focal point, but he also wanted something that would please the City of Scottsdale so they’d approve a zoning change. Wright apprentice Arnold Roy was happy to oblige, redesigning Wright’s original capitol spire to conform to building codes. The resulting proportions were different than Wright’s original plan, but it still has hallmark elements of Wright’s work.
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Not everyone knows what they want to be when they grow up at three years old. However, 14-year-old North Scottsdale resident Avery Gay knew from the second she stepped out on stage for her first ballet recital that dancing was not only her journey, but also her destination. “She was on stage for five minutes, and the whole summer after that she would not let it rest,” Avery’s mother Elizabeth said. “She begged to get back on the stage. I thought she was going to get over it. I kept saying, ‘You'll get to do it next May.’ But that wasn't good enough for her. She said that was too long.” Gay initially believed her daughter’s interest in dance was just a phase, but she indulged her anyway, enrolling Avery into Centre Stage Dance Studio in Scottsdale. Avery quickly expanded her dance repertoire to include hip-hop, jazz and even musical theater. For a while, Avery aspired to be a principal ballerina. However, after hearing stories from those who had followed that career path complain about how difficult the ballerina’s lifestyle is, she started to pursue other aspects of professional concert dance—particularly a ballet and contemporary fusion.
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It was not until Gay saw her daughter dance during Phoenix Suns and Globetrotters halftime shows and at the Arizona State Fair that the North Valley mother realized how serious Avery was about her “hobby.” “Her father wasn't really buying into it as soon as I was,” added Gay, explaining that her husband was concerned about the financial expense. “We were members of a country club and we ended our membership because we were spending so much money on traveling and dance. The family made it a priority to let her follow her dreams.” The moment that encouraged the parents to put all hands on deck for their daughter’s dance career ocurred in 2015, when Avery—at 10 years old—won Mini Division Best Dancer at the Dance Awards in Las Vegas. She has since earned numerous other achievements in competitions, including a gold medal during the 2017 Youth America Grand Prix. “I had a lot of people tell me when she was very young that she was going to be a really big influence in dance someday and that she was going to be a star,” Gay said. “I didn't think that I would be a full-time manager to my daughter, but I'm happy to do that because I see how passionate she is about it. Avery has had more opportunities in the 14 years that she's been alive than most professional dancers.”
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Those opportunities include appearances on several television shows, including NBC’s “Little Big Shots” and “World of Dance,” and FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” Avery found the experiences somewhat challenging, especially because the reflective stages used on the shows are not conducive to dancing in pointe shoes—but she learned a lot from the experiences. “Now I feel like I can dance on any platform,” said Avery, adding that the shows’ producers also challenged her by constantly changing the music to which she would be dancing. “In ballet, you can't just change the music and have the same exact moves. You have to change the moves along with the music.” As a result, Avery had to often come up with choreography in a relatively short amount of time. That, too, pushed her to up her game—as did the skill levels of the other dancers against which she would be competing. “I got to work with so many amazing producers and teachers,” said Avery, noting she has also made a number of new friends along the way. “We got to come up with so many new movements that we never thought we could come up with because we were so challenged by all the other competitors.” Speaking of challenges, Avery has also had to balance her dance career with education. She attended Grayhawk Elementary before being homeschooled for seventh and eighth grades in order to accommodate her dance lessons. She is now a freshman at Pinnacle
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High School, taking four classes a day on campus and supplementing that with two online courses. “I love going to school because I love being social,” said Avery adding that she appreciates not only the opportunity to meet new people but also the ability to interact with teachers. “Everything is going to be challenging with my schedule, but I love how it's going so far.” Avery’s mother sees how busy her daughter is but said she takes it all in stride. She credits dance with teaching Avery discipline and helping her handle such a structured schedule from 7:30 a.m until 8 p.m. each day. “It's a lot of hard work on her part,” explained Gay, noting her daughter is currently enrolled in Russian Ballet Academy at Club Dance Studio in Queen Creek. “She has a great team around her and a lot of people giving her positive reinforcement, but she's really the one that pushes herself to take on all of these challenges and opportunities. She just likes to be the best at what she does.” Avery agrees with her mother’s assessment, noting that she sees herself as her biggest competition—even as her parents encourage her to take the occasional break in order to spend time with her friends and just enjoy being a kid. “I want to be better than myself every single time I step out on stage,” said Avery, noting she is motivated by the reactions from the people who are moved by the stories she tells through her performances. “I want to improve daily. If I just keep beating myself every single day, then I will be more successful. I just look forward and keep training until the next event.” Avery’s ultimate goal is to attend the University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. She is drawn to the school due to its recent hiring of world-renowned dancer and choreographer, William Forsythe, as artistic advisor.
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“USC’s dance program is very strong and I think that it would be a perfect fit,” Avery explained. “I want to perform many places. I want to travel the world and [attend] many galas. I love competing but I love just performing for people even more.” And Avery has definitely continued performing in the meantime, having attended seven galas last year alone. Most recently, she traveled to Canberra, Australia to not only dance, but also to teach two master classes. Avery is passionate about a fundraiser she has started in which she sells leotards that have been donated to her, with proceeds benefiting Danza Téllez’s Danza que de Esperanza—a philanthropy in Los Cabos, Mexico that provides underprivileged children with education, nutrition and formal dance training. Avery believes dance will enhance the lives of those children as much as it has her own. The enrichments she has received from dance include the talent to communicate better through body language and the ability to express herself more freely. “You get to express many emotions,” Avery said. “I love being emotional and dramatic. That's why I love dancing so much. It's a safe place to throw all of your emotions out there. I own it all out on stage or even just in a rehearsal room. Dancing has taught me how to be more open and more out there.”
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When Michael Phelps’ mother first enrolled him in swim classes at a local aquatics center in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, he didn’t take to it like a fish to water. In fact, he was so afraid to get his face wet that his teacher started him on his back to foster a better sense of comfort in the water. From that shaky beginning, the rest is Olympic history. “My mom was adamant that my sisters and I learn to swim, not because she saw some competitive path of success for us, but just so we could be safe around the water,” said Phelps as he addressed a gathering organized in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign, with his wife Nicole and youngest son, Beckett, looking on. At just 33 years old, Michael Phelps’ name is synonymous with excellence, hard work, success and even struggle. He has parlayed his accomplishment as the all-time most decorated Olympian, with 28 medals—23 of them gold, including 13 individual gold—into a platform for community safety, promoting the sport of swimming, and advocating a healthy and active lifestyle, particularly among children.
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Since moving to Arizona in 2015, Phelps has worked to directly benefit children in the Phoenix metro area. “We love being here [in Arizona],” Phelps said. “We can’t thank the community enough for welcoming us the way it has.” The Michael Phelps Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having reached over 22,000 children and young adults around the world and in all 50 states with its “IM” program, named for his signature event, the individual medley. Here in Phoenix this summer, more than 1,000 children learned to swim through a partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix, Special Olympics of Arizona, the City of Peoria and Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. Phelps expressed a desire to expand the program statewide. According to DPCA President Melissa Sutton, swim classes like these reduce drowning risk by 90 percent. Like any champion, however, Phelps isn’t satisfied. “That number is awesome, but I’ll be the first to tell you it’s not big enough,” Phelps said. “If you’ve heard some of the [drowning] stats, we have to do more. Over the last 10 years, I feel we’ve made a very positive impact towards addressing water safety, which is also providing a great life skill curriculum.”
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The new emotional skills component was born of Phelps’ personal battle with depression, which he began speaking about publicly in January of this year. “When I first saw these eight basic emotion charts, I was not happy when someone asked me to tell them how I felt at 6 o’clock in the morning,” Phelps explained, “but after the second or third day of them asking me, I finally realized the importance of it.” “For me, I’m still at a point of understanding the emotions and why they’re coming up and what to do with them and how to handle them—and I’m 33. I’ve gone through a lot and I’ve dealt with a lot. I feel it’s important for a kid to understand why they’re going through something and to be able to understand that it’s OK to talk about it. “I’m somebody who compartmentalized things for a long time and I never thought about anything. … I’m someone who has gone through a handful of pretty scary depression spells and I also understand that that’s a part of what makes me who I am. I know it’s not going to go away tomorrow, so for me, I’m just trying to continue to sharpen up the tools so that when something does happen again, I know what to do. I think to be able to teach all kids that importance at such a young age. We have a chance to save another life.” Since becoming a father to Boomer, 2, and Beckett, 6 months, water safety has taken on an even more personal importance for Phelps. As he and Nicole recently moved into a new home, he said the first thing they did was erect a pool fence. Still, the couple had experienced a scare.
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“There was a day when Boomer decided to jump in, even with Nicole there,” said Phelps. “It was a learning experience. Now he’s always checking eyes, making sure someone is around, whether it’s me or Nicole or his grandfather. Those things are so important to me. “I can’t thank the State of Arizona and the City of Peoria enough for really being willing to jump on board with what our mission is. As you know, if you have kids, it’s something we need to take care of. “I can’t stress it enough. Listening to the stats, it’s still frustrating. Every time I hear it, it’s upsetting. My kids are the world to me. I will not lose them.” michaelphelpsfoundation.org preventdrownings.org
As of this writing, the DPCA has recorded 36 deaths in Maricopa and Pinal counties this year. Approximately 4,000 people drown in the United States each year, equating to about 10 per day. It’s the leading cause of death for children 2 and under, and the second leading cause for those 14 and under. Here’s what you can do:
TAKE THE POOL SAFELY PLEDGE: A: Active Adult Supervision, meaning an adult must watch swimmers with their eyes without any distraction. B: Barriers, including a locked fence around the pool and closed lids on toilets. C: CPR Classes and Coast Guard-Approved Life Vests D: Drains. Be certain that pool and spa drains comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Safety Act.
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Strolling through the Orientation Gallery of Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum, there is one instrument in particular that is almost impossible to miss. One could even say that it is the elephant in the room: it is nearly as enormous and very rarely discussed. The octobasse is a sub-bass strings instrument that was invented more than 150 years ago. The 12-foot-tall wonder was designed to create a low-end rumble in symphony orchestras. However, its massive size and challenging operation prevented the instrument from ever truly taking flight. With only seven instruments in existence, observing the octobasse on display at MIM is quite the extraordinary experience. “It's just an interesting technological innovation,” said Colin Pearson, MIM’s curator for Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. “It has always been the centerpiece of one of our most prominent galleries, and I think it has become an iconic image for [the museum].”
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The Musical Instrument Museum displays more than 6,800 instruments collected from about 200 of the world’s countries and territories. Visitors are offered opportunities to see and hear the instruments, as well as observe them being played in their original contexts during scheduled performances. “MIM illustrates the cultures from all around the world through music and instruments in a really unique and enjoyable way,” Pearson explained. “The exhibits are deliberately designed to be very accessible and interesting. The variety of places represented, the instruments, and the types of music that people can hear allows them to feel a tremendous sense of discovery.” The octobasse is a perfect example of such an experience due to its unique size, its extreme rarity and its remarkable potential for teaching its observers some scientific principles that are otherwise difficult to demonstrate. However, perhaps its most fascinating aspect is its origin story. “It was invented in 1850 in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, who was both a violin maker and a dealer—and extremely influential at that,” said Pearson, noting Vuillaume was also known for his experimental innovations. “He intended for [the octobasse] to be used in particularly large orchestras.” Vuillaume is said to have collaborated with Hector Berlioz, a famous French composer known for “Symphonie Fantastique” and other elaborate orchestrations. Berlioz’s “Treatise on Instrumentation” mentions the octobasse, and even goes so far as to suggest that every orchestra of 150 people or more have at least three octobasses in their repertoire. “They wouldn't play them all the time,” Pearson said. “They would only play them at big, dramatic moments, and they would just play some long, low, sustained notes to add that rumble effect.” That is perhaps why Vuillaume created three octobasses. But, because of their size, the instruments never quite caught on. And Vuillaume’s three original octobasses were the only ones in existence until recently. Two of the original octobasses—neither of which is playable—are on display in museums in Europe, while the third is said to have been burned in fire at a museum in Russia.
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The instrument has since seen a surge in interest, with five playable replicas being built since the 1990s. Antonio Dattis, an Italy-based luthier (maker of stringed instruments), built the octobasse that is on display at MIM in 2007. It has been on display at the museum since its grand opening in 2010. “It's a combination of traditional violin-making with a significant amount of innovation and improvisation on the maker’s part,” Pearson said. “A typical double bass would be made with maple and spruce and then ebony for the fingerboard. But those woods are just not available in sizes large enough to make [an octobasse].” As a result, Dattis used pieces of elm for the body of the instrument. He still used traditional spruce for the instrument’s soundboard, but had to splice together several pieces of it in order to meet the size requirements. Dattis then used ebonized cherry wood for the black fingerboard.
Pearson said the techniques used to play the instrument are similar to those used to play a standard double bass or cello except “a lot more like a wrestling match.” The MIM curator explained that the octobasse’s big size requires the player to use levers to clamp down on the strings to change notes. Everything about the instrument is heavy and slow, including its bow which requires significant strength to even hold. “Just pulling the bow across the strings and trying to keep a note going, it almost feels like it's bucking the bow off, so it takes some real effort just to do that very basic motion,” said Pearson, noting each of the octobasse’s three strings vibrates wildly. “Similarly, when you're pulling down on the levers to change each note, it requires a lot of extra thought and planning. It takes time. There's only so fast you can go.” Unlike Vuillaume’s original octobasse, the replica on display at MIM is built around a steel space frame that strengthens the instrument’s structure and bears much of the tension from its strings. MIM’s replica
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also features a more responsive system of pulleys and levers built into the neck of the instrument that allows the player to change notes with one hand. “The pulleys on the original [octobasses] from 1850 were not terribly effective, so it required both pulling down the lever with your hand and using a foot pedal to get more leverage for that clamping effect,” Pearson explained. “That would have made the instrument even slower to operate.” The octobasse’s lowest note is pitched at 16 hertz. That is below the range of human hearing, which bottoms out at 20 hertz. At those low frequencies, the human ear still picks up certain sounds, called overtones. The rest is a rumble effect that is less heard than felt, similar to a subwoofer in a movie theater. “It is quite a production to tune,” said Pearson, noting the strings on MIM’s octobasse occasionally stretch and require tuning. “It has tuners down at foot level, but the tuning pegs up at the top are also functional. They do sometimes slip and we have to have someone get on a ladder 12 feet in the air to crank those back up to tension.” The octobasse can be heard in action during performances by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, which obtained one of the replicas in 2016. MIM’s octobasse can be heard on the soundtrack for the major motion picture “The Hunger Games,” for which film composer Hans Zimmer visited the Valley and recorded its sound. In addition to the cultural significance of its history and its contributions to the demonstration of scientific principles, Pearson most appreciates the octobasse for its testament to the inventive spirit of people. He said that creating huge instruments is a source of continual fascination for people. “People are always experimenting with ways to make instruments bigger or to explore deeper tones with them,” Pearson explained. “People get fascinated with a certain concept and they'll just keep trying to find ways to achieve that, even if some of those attempts are dead ends. The octobasse is a great example of that fascination from 150 years ago.” mim.org
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Autumn can be elusive in the desert, but a morning’s drive away, Arizona forests have been ablaze with color. From Flagstaff to Greer, fall has blanketed the forest in reds, yellows and oranges, and as we step into the cool November air, Images Arizona is excited to share some of the most breathtaking sights and preserve the beauty as winter’s chill blows near.
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Photographers Keith and Teresa Peters, owners of T&K Images, have captured the season’s colors beautifully. We’re happy to share some of their work on our pages, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
INSPIRATION “Our passion is to explore our world looking for the perfect light that shows you this incredible place we call Earth,” says Teresa. “My purpose is to capture the beautiful moments in our world that happen every day. This beauty is all around us in a tiny flower, a sunset, a summer storm or three horses all in a row looking at me on a misty morning. It surrounds us if we slow down and notice. “I want to share these moments, and my passion is exploring our world to find them. When I see a moment I want to capture, I can barely breath in my excitement. I am in a fever to capture it.” Keith is equally drawn to natural beauty, but he has other interests as well. “I am drawn to the old and rusty,” he says. “Ghost towns and old mining camps have a special place in my heart; I am amazed at the ingenuity and pure hard work that was needed to create a life in the early West. By photographing these places I hope to share my love with others, along with preserving a little piece of history that time is slowly eroding away.
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“As my target subject usually resides off the beaten path, the journey routinely takes me in the back country. On some occasions, the natural beauty of the landscape along the way demands my attention and often becomes the focus of that day's photography session.”
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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS Keith and Teresa Peters moved to Arizona from the San Francisco Bay area on New Year’s Day, 2010. “In September 2009, we went to Canyon de Chelly and had two Indian women as guides. We totally loved this experience,” says Teresa. “We loved the beautiful light here, the open spaces and all there was to experience in Arizona. The day we were supposed to leave we contacted a realtor and looked at homes.” Today, they happily call Surprise their home. With 30 years’ experience in photography, together they operate T&K Images, a combination of synergy and passion through which they offer limited edition prints and wall art of Arizona’s iconic—and also some of its most hidden—treasures. T&K Images offers photographs for purchase online, as well as private tours of their gallery and free home and corporate consultations. Keith and Teresa are currently compiling a book about Route 66 and a second book about Canyon de Chelly. 623-203-8223 imagesbytk.com
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TOP THREE SPOTS TO CATCH ARIZONA’S FALL COLORS VERDE VALLEY, ARIZONA: While forests in higher elevation tend to make way for fall in early September, lowerelevation forests, such as Verde Valley’s Prescott National Forest, still offer signs of autumn into mid-December. The beautiful Verde Valley is home to its namesake, the Verde River, and is flanked by Mingus Mountain and the Mogollon Rim. Take a tour on the Verde Valley Railroad for a great way to enjoy its often-hidden gems. OAK CREEK CANYON, ARIZONA: While much of the canyon, located in and outside of Sedona, is in higher elevations near Flagstaff, its lower elevations may still hold some of its trademark vivid colors in November. Several trails run along the canyon floor, where crimson and gold leaves sway in the breeze amidst a backdrop of red canyon walls. Be sure to visit the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness and the North Wilson Trailhead. ASPEN CORNER: The 800-mile Arizona Trail is full of magnificent surprises, and Aspen Corner is one of them. Alpine meadows and aspen trees characterize this 7-mile out-and-back section, which translates to stunning fall views if you can catch them before the golden aspen leaves fall to the ground. At about 7,000 feet of elevation, you may or may not still be able to enjoy the fall, but even the glory of the pines are worth the trip about seven miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, then about five miles down Snowbowl Road.
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PICTURING LIFE TOGETHER “Almost from the beginning we have photographed together," says Teresa. "However, we are each drawn to different things. Sometimes what we photograph is so different it doesn’t even look like we were at the same place. “It is a wonderful joy to explore our world together. So many photographers work alone, we are happy that we don’t.”
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Exploring the beauty of our world is always thrilling. All the people we meet are so fun too. People are always telling us great places to explore, wonderful things to see. Teresa Peters, T&K Images
A WORD OF ADVICE Teresa on Photography: “Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Do the photography you love and keep working to improve.
Orange and Gold Aspen Trees - Arizona “I used to compare our work to other famous photographers and it was harmful. I threw out many photographs because I was too critical of our work. I almost threw out our best selling photograph. What helped me was to see that our buyers were not critical of our work. They simply enjoyed it. Finally I decided this is my skill today and it is good.”
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McKee’s striking pastel landscape painting “Sedona Snow” graces the cover of this year’s Hidden in the Hills artist directory. Now in its twenty-second year, Hidden in the Hills (HITH) is Arizona’s longestrunning and largest artist studio tour, featuring 174 artists at 44 private studio locations throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
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When Michael McKee is painting, he is in the moment. Much like a jazz musician who improvises while playing a song, McKee relies on his intuition to guide him with every stroke of pigment as he creates colorful, bold, contemporary pastel abstract and landscape paintings.
Coordinated by the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the free, self-guided tour takes place the last two weekends of November and offers patrons a unique chance to meet the artists and see them demonstrate their techniques. A staple of the event has been the four-color, glossy artist directory, which includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art; a large, easy-to-read map of the studios; and visual highlights from participating artists and community art partners. “The artist directory has become quite a collectible, and there’s much anticipation each year among artists and patrons alike as to who will be the featured artist,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 22 years of the tour. In May, more than 120 pieces of art were submitted for consideration for the cover. “There were many strong entries this year, but Michael’s painting took our breath away,” Perry said. “His use of color is both calming and powerful. Whether he’s painting a jagged desert hill, a sunset or an abstract expressionist piece, his work stirs emotions and has a lasting effect on many people.”
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DRAWN TO THE DESERT A Cleveland, Ohio native, McKee spent many years working as a portrait artist, illustrator, graphic designer and creative director. A trip to Chimayo, NM in 1997 was lifechanging, as he was immediately drawn to the range and density of color found in the texture of the high desert landscape. While witnessing a stunning sunset with his wife, Cassandra, he ran his fingers through the earth and realized it felt like soft pastels. Upon his return home, he began experimenting with pastels, creating landscapes and abstract expressionisms with fresh, bold shapes and rich color. The couple moved from Chicago to Arizona in 2013, where McKee draws much of his inspiration from his desert surroundings and his travels throughout the Southwest.
RELYING ON HIS INTUITION “Sedona Snow” was inspired by a trip to the mystical, scenic town in February, when some six inches of fresh snow covered the ground.
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“In all of the years I have lived here, I had never painted a landscape with snow,” McKee, a Fountain Hills resident, said. “I was hiking with a friend north of Sedona in West Fork Canyon, and the snow just soaked up the sound. There was such a beautiful contrast of the cool snow against the red rocks. The juxtaposition of color and texture was unexpected, and I felt compelled to capture that moment.”
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McKee works loosely from photos and tries to keep his paintings as intuitive as possible. “I try to get my brain out of the way – I don’t analyze my work,” he said. Improvisation plays a big role in his work as well. A series of work might include a variety of shapes with cool and warm tones. His abstract compositions are often born from his landscape paintings.
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“I might zoom in on a section of one of my landscape paintings and then create an abstract piece that transforms a jagged cliff into a city scene,” he said, adding that he draws inspiration from the architecture of his hometown, Chicago. He credits his father, Robert “Bob” McKee, a professional jazz musician, for teaching him the art of improvisation. “I was an introvert, but Dad helped me play the drums professionally,” he said. “Now, I listen to music all the
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time, and I play my keyboard twice a day during breaks or when I need to relax. There’s a strong parallel between my love of music and my passion for art. Whether I’m creating a song or a painting, I can disappear into it and find pleasure in the ability to concentrate and focus.” Bob McKee was 90 when he played his last gig in December 2017. After taking a fall, he passed away at age 91. “It was a devastating loss, but I continue to be inspired by his enthusiasm, inquisitive nature and his strong work ethic,” McKee said, adding that he now paints with a photo of his father pinned to his easel.
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While McKee travels the country to exhibit his work at more than two dozen shows per year, he is grateful to be a part of such a prestigious event so close to home. This will be his third year exhibiting his work as a guest artist at Carlos Page’s Studio #28. Page, a contemporary metal sculptor, was the 2017 HITH featured artist. “Carlos is a good friend, and I have so much respect for his work,” McKee said. “Ceramist Myron Whitaker and jeweler Rollande Poirier will also return to his studio this year. We have a great camaraderie, and there’s a hip, creative vibe when we’re together that adds to the fun.”
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Beth Zink is always thinking of new ways to showcase her vibrant contemporary floral and landscape paintings. In the 13 years since she has been a studio host during the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, she has sold original acrylic paintings, giclées, prints and notecards. Her home décor and outdoor art product lines have featured accent pillows, tile art, and custom-designed chairs, tables and other furniture. Recently, she became Arizona’s first and only authorized reseller for FrameMyTv.com, a company outside of Boston that provides custom television frames and fine art TV covers to clients around the
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world. The unique product incorporates a motor built in to the top of the television frame that controls giclée art. With a press of a remote, the art canvas rolls down to hide the television or slides up to allow viewing. “It’s a brilliant idea, especially since televisions continue to grow in size,” Zink said. “TV art covers conceal the black box which detracts from your décor, replacing it with beauty and function.” Zink was approached two years ago by a Tucson couple seeking botanical art for their TV cover.
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“They found me by Googling ‘cactus flowers,’ went to my website, and then drove up from Tucson to meet and discuss the project,” she said. She arranged for an image they chose to be sent to FrameMyTv.com and it went into production. Shortly after that, she became a licensed artist with the company.
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“The couple has since expressed how happy they are to have my 'Killer Red' artwork as their television cover,” Zink said. “They told me it is a focal point of their home and they have received many compliments about it.” Currently, Zink has some 25 pieces of art to choose from on her FrameMyTv.com page, with more pieces scheduled to be offered soon.
CAREER BLOOMS IN THE DESERT Zink’s latest endeavor with FrameMyTv.com is just one of many partnerships she has pursued as an artist, particularly since she moved to Arizona. A Rhode Island native, she graduated from Bethany College, where she majored in art and minored in education. She met her husband, Jon, in Colorado in 1974 and lived there until they moved to Arizona in 1986. “The vegetation and terrain were so different from anywhere I had lived,” she said. “During my first spring here, I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing, delicate and colorful flowers blooming from what looked like dead, gnarly plants all winter. I became fascinated with everything about the desert.”
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She paints her subjects with acrylics, which suits her personality and painting style. “I couldn’t work as largely as I liked with watercolor, or as quickly with oil,” she said. She takes photos to use as references when creating her compositions. “I am obsessive about detail. I could spend 40 to 60 hours on a painting,” she said, noting that
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one cactus could have several thousand spines. “There are so many varieties of desert plants. I strive to bring out their beauty, and I have an endless source of inspiration all around me.” Always seeking a challenge, she receives the most satisfaction doing commissioned work. “I find it exhilarating,” she said. “It’s an exercise in problem-solving, and my goal is to exceed clients’ expectations. I also guarantee my work. I tell my clients that if they don’t love the painting, they can’t have it.” Zink is also passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. She has taught corporate workshops for 15 years, and she often donates workshops as auction items for charity events. This will also be her third year of offering full-day workshops at her studio. “Anyone can register through my website or online store, and because I supply all of the materials, it’s a good way for people to test the waters to see if they enjoy painting,” she said. “Each workshop has a theme, such as aspen trees, cactus plants or cactus flowers. I structure my workshops for beginners and take participants step by step through the process. My goal is to help them learn in a comfortable, fun environment.”
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Zink’s Studio #25 on the Hidden in the Hills tour includes four guest artists: mixed media artist Tom Belloni, jeweler Suzanne Brown, paper and mixed media artist Karen O’Hanlon, and glass artist Sandy Pendleton.
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These are the first words that come to mind after meeting Jace Williams, a somewhat reserved Cave Creek 14-year-old who attends Cactus Shadows High School. Jace is not your typical Arizona teenager; he's part of the USA Trampoline and Tumbling Gymnastics Team and is headed for St. Petersburgh, Russia this November to compete in the prestigious World Age Group Competition (WAGC) in trampoline. WAGC is the highest level of competitive event in his age group and a prelude to the World Championships. Jace is one of four Americans to get invited, and is the top qualifier for the American team. His main event is trampoline, but he also competes in double-mini.
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Trampoline and tumbling is an Olympic sport in which world-class athletes perform routines involving bold jumps, saults, twists and airborne acrobatics. An Arizona native, Jace was introduced to the sport at age 3, and got really into it at the seasoned age of 4. He started with artistic gymnastics, but quickly made the switch to something he really wanted to do—and that was to jump. "I remember Jace would be at North Valley Gymnastics practicing regular gymnastics and every free minute that he had he would be on the trampoline," Susan Williams, Jace's mom explained. His mom could see that he was having more fun on trampoline."I could see the difference, he was happy," she says. So trampoline it has been; he never looked back. Today, Jace practices four hours per day, five days a week. His daily routine starts by waking up at 6 a.m. and going to school. Then, he takes the bus back home to change to his attire before grabbing a quick, healthy snack and off to the gym. After training, he heads home to get in some homework and finally to bed. He wakes up the next morning and does it again. Sure, in some ways he’s your normal high school kid, and when he’s not jumping like a madman he
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There is no doubt that his rise in the ranks in competitive trampoline is, in part, due to his mental make-up and fortitude. This commitment includes 30day nutrition challenges, intense specific exercises and personal workouts geared to focus his mind and body on his goals. Every great athlete needs to have the guidance of an equally impressive coach or mentor. Jace has one, and her name is Chelsea Rainer. Chelsea has been coaching for over 15 years, and has coached Jace and other aspiring gymnasts at the renowned North Valley Gymnastics facility for over eight years. She established the first ever trampoline team in Arizona in the early 2000s and became the state chair for Arizona.
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She is the U.S. National Team coach for double-mini trampoline and head coach for the World Championships. Chelsea also currently oversees the region including California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada for U.S. Gymnastics, as well as the U.S. Junior Olympic program. With an internal calling for athletic teaching and an ever-so "tough love" persuasive way of telling people what to do, she has found herself at the forefront of her sport. "She's a really great coach, and I don’t think I would have gotten to where I am without her," says Jace about his longtime coach. Coach Rainer is one of those coaches you go to battle for because you know she has your back. It's that kind of support that Jace has received throughout the years that helps him achieve greatness. She's the kind of coach that would succeed in any coaching genre. Give Jace the tools, and he will reach his maximum potential. Even with his natural talent, regimented conditioning, training and overall will to achieve greatness, he wouldn't have the level of success without the support of the people around him, especially his family. Jace isn’t just competitive when it comes to trampoline; he wants to win.
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"Yeah it's like a running joke, if we want to make him do a new skill in trampoline we just make it a contest and he'll do it," Coach Rainer lightheartedly says. A fun fact about Jace is that he's actually really good at magic tricks. If he put in the same effort he puts in to trampoline, he would probably have weekend shows booked in Vegas. So if you accidently run into him at the airport waiting to board a plane to head to his next competition, just ask him if he has a deck of cards in his back pack. You might be pleasantly surprised. This remarkable high school freshman doesn’t just get straight A's as an accomplished athlete; he's also a winner in the classroom. Though still a few years down the road, he plans to study engineering. There's something to be said about a person who's not afraid to fail. When you combine Jace Williams’ competitive passion for trampoline with his analytical self-awareness and overall smarts, you have the makings of a champion. Jace's advice to young gymnasts is to stick with it, even if you're not doing great, just stick with it again. Who says you can't learn from a teenager?
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From the breathtaking beauty of the red rocks, to the scent of sage- and mesquite-covered mesas, to the soul-soothing sounds of the high desert, for many, Sedona is a cathedral without walls. Love is the doctrine here, and it is spoken in one thousand different languages. On West Sedona’s Highway 89A, where gift stores, crystal shops and art studios line the streets, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano is speaking one of those love languages beautifully and with perfection. Food is the love language spoken here, and every dish is seasoned with a delicious dash of romance. It’s no surprise, coming from owner and award-winning chef, Lisa Dahl. Every recipe is cultivated from memories and inspired by her childhood in an Italian family. Opened in 1995, Dahl & DiLuca was the first of what will soon be six of Dahl’s sister restaurants, each with their own style and cuisine. Now, over two decades later, Dahl & Di Luca has grown to be a classy, timelessly elegant oldest sister. As Dahl’s first work of culinary genius, Dahl & Di Luca takes on a sophisticated and sensual vibe. A dramatic, dimly lit dining room draped in silk and adorned with gold and silver chandeliers sets the stage. White-clothed tables sprinkled with rose petals are gently lit by votives, and on weekends, top musicians, including world-class pianists, fill the air with sounds as beautiful as the surrounding landscape. It is an intimate, unforgettable experience. The sights and sounds of Dahl & Di Luca are only the beginning of the appeal; the food is front and center.
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There is nothing heavy or cliché about Dahl & Di Luca’s Italian cuisine. Locally sourced, sustainably produced ingredients are key, as is an imaginative, inspired menu. Like an Old World matriarch, Dahl pores over every dish, not only making sure it’s done to perfection, but that impeccable service represents her own brand of excellence. As one of the top female chefs and restaurateurs in the country, Dahl has hosted not one, but two sold-out dinners at the James Beard House in New York City. She has been a guest on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise,” and has penned two scrumptious cookbooks, the latest of which will be released in early 2019. “When I opened Dahl & Di Luca in the ‘90s, I wanted to create a sophisticated supper club that lovers and companions would continually come back to for special moments and celebrations,” said Dahl. She has done so, with moxie. She often greets guests in her trademark couture—making stylish statements of designer chef’s coats and heels. Her reputation for perfectionism is evident by the loving attention given to every plate that comes out of the kitchen. Like a hidden layer of flavor, her spark of ingénue covers each dish like magical gravy. For Dahl, food is a true expression from her heart, and here she shines. Pastas are light and delicate, and the vegetable dishes are just as decadent as the flaky fish or tender rack of lamb. No matter the dish, every bite is melt-in-yourmouth delicious, and intentionally so.
Among the many favorites are Pollo Alla Rustica ($38), house-made fettuccine with grilled lemon chicken, baby spinach and sautéed mushrooms in a delicately infused white truffle cream sauce; Agnello Scottadito ($28), succulent Australian rack of lamb chops marinated with lemon and fresh herbs grilled to perfection; and Vitello Picatta ($20), sautéed scaloppini of veal in a delicate lemon-caper and chardonnay sauce with orzo pilaf. A vast selection of over 1,000 wines is indulgence at its finest, and it, too, has set Dahl & Di Luca apart in fine dining. Wine Spectator has recognized its wine collection, which is focused on European varietals from France, Spain and Italy, with awards of excellence for 13 years. In addition, the bar’s hand-crafted cocktails are worth the trip on their own. Now through Nov. 30, enjoy Dahl & Di Luca’s Romanticismo Decadente menu, a four-course, prix-fixe selection priced from $65 per person. With options for meat-lovers and vegetarians, courses feature an antipasti of the Caprese d’ Amore and Arancini; a primi of Ravioli Romana; and an entrée choice of Vitello Picatta or Prawns Fiorentina. The experience concludes with a nightcap of limoncello and house-made Lemon Lavender Panna Cotta. It’s a tried-and-true recipe for romance, unusually rare in today’s often hipsterinspired and -focused restaurant scene. Dahl & Di Luca prepares the kind of food that makes the outside world fade away, leaving guests focused on the moment—on the food, the music, and the memories being made. dahlanddiluca.com
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The Scottsdale Culinary Festival, one of the longest-running food festivals in the country and the signature fundraising event for the Scottsdale League for the Arts, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2018. Over time it has expanded from a weekend food festival to several culinary fundraising events throughout the year. Through these events, the Scottsdale League for the Arts has raised more than $4.5 million to support the arts in Maricopa County since 2000. “The evolution of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is truly a decades-long story of cooperation, partnership and charity between the Scottsdale League for the Arts, Scottsdale Arts and the City of Scottsdale,” said Glenn Azzari, who was recently named president of the Scottsdale League for the Arts. “Our membership is continually asking how we can keep pace with the times, whether it is by adding events, expanding offerings or making changes so that our guests can enjoy culinary philanthropy in a fun way.” The Scottsdale League for the Arts is a non-profit organization that provides grants to artists, art programs and arts education across Maricopa County. The proceeds from its culinary events fund its grants program and culinary arts scholarships. The Scottsdale League for the Arts’ 2017 grant recipients include Fountain
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Hills Community Theater, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, the Phoenix Film Foundation and Valley Youth Theatre. The Scottsdale League for the Arts was formed in 1978 as the Men’s League of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with a mission to raise funds for capital improvements to the Performing Arts Center. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival started as a way to raise funds for these improvements. At that time, it was an indoor event with a few local restaurants and vendors. The event has grown to become one of Arizona’s most popular festivals with more than 35 restaurants and 25,000 attendees annually. In the past several years, the Scottsdale League for the Arts has added more culinary fundraising events to increase its impact and reach in the community. “We offer an exciting menu of culinary fundraisers that draw all types of guests,” said Azzari. “Cooks + Corks in November is an upscale tasting event featuring some of the Valley’s most prestigious chefs and worldclass wine pairings. In December, the Brunch Club hosts the Valley’s tastiest morning featuring the all-stars of the local brunch scene.” The sixth annual Cooks + Corks event will take place Nov. 2 at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Some of Arizona’s finest chefs will create sophisticated bites paired with fine wines enhanced by live music and stunning desert views. Participating restaurants include T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms, Deseo at the Westin Kierland, Jewel’s Bakery and Café,
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LONS’s at the Hermosa Inn, Fat Ox, the Arizona Biltmore, Dahl Restaurant Group, and Proof and Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Beverages will be provided by Cellar 433, Moet & Chandon, Tobin James Cellars, Terradora di Paolo and Press Coffee Roasters. VIP admission includes a champagne welcome, gift bags, an exclusive lounge area, and early access to food and wine tastings. Now in its second year, the Brunch Club event will take place at Mountain Shadows Dec. 1. The event will feature brunch bites from Valley chefs paired with cocktails, champagne and beer in a fun setting with a lively DJ and breathtaking mountain views. Last year’s menu included green chili pork chilaquiles, banana ricotta pancakes and brioche French toast. Information on participating restaurants and tickets for this year’s event are available at thebrunchclubaz.com. The Scottsdale League for the Arts hosts happy hour fundraisers on the third Thursday of each month at restaurants around the Valley where supporters can gather to enjoy food and drink specials. Attendees also have the opportunity to win raffle prizes.
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These fundraising events lead up to the 2019 Scottsdale Culinary Festival, which will take place April 13-14 on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Weekend activities include food and beverage tastings, competitions, cooking demonstrations, family activities and live music, showcasing the Valley’s culinary talent and suppliers. “We have seen multiple generations of families, groups of friends and thousands of people from all over the Valley attend the festival over the years,” said Azzari. “It’s the smells, the tastes, the sounds and the wonderful shared experiences that people remember. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival creates memories that last for years and we pride ourselves on giving our attendees the best possible experience.” Volunteers are critical to the success of the Scottsdale League for the Arts and its culinary fundraising events. “The Scottsdale League for the Arts is a 100 percent volunteer organization. We are always looking for new restaurants, volunteers and members who value our mission of culinary philanthropy,” said Azzari. “Our events are successful because of a diverse group of energetic people who commit time, energy and funds to support the arts and arts education locally through the tastiest fundraisers in Arizona.” scottsdalefest.org
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Whether you're a Valley native, a transplant from another state or a snowbird, there's a good chance you've driven past the mysterious, domed Tovrea Castle off the 202. This historic tiered castle-like building is an Arizona hilltop landmark draped by history and grandeur. A testament to innovation and design, the beloved Tovrea Castle is one of the most popular attractions in the city since the Tovrea Carraro Society, a local non-profit organization formed to operate the site. In partnership with the City of Phoenix, they've been conducting guided tours of these intriguing grounds since March 2012. What happens when you reflect the dreams and vision of three ambitious, distinct yet separate families? You get Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights.
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Tovrea Castle and the surrounding Carraro Cactus Garden were built in 1928 by Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro. Anchored by the perched fourstory, 5,000-square-foot wonder of a castle, this 44acre desert compound also contains immaculately groomed cactus gardens and a scenic established walking trail. The castle itself has a unique design resembling a traditional three-tiered wedding cake and is constructed with stucco and pine wood. Situated on a granite promontory, it boasts eclectic and romanticized old-world architectural influences such as the parapets that surround the roof of each tier. Tovrea Castle enchantingly lights up the Phoenix city night with LED and incandescent light bulbs. The serene Sonoran botanical flora provides spectacular views of the entire property. Today, the cactus gardens showcase over 5,000 individual cacti in over 100 different varieties, all maintained by volunteers of the Tovrea Carraro Society. Along with indigenous local plants, the gardens also present various desert-related specimens from Central America, South America and Africa’s Sahara Desert. The curious history of this remarkable landmark goes back to 1907 when F.L. and Lizzie Warner established their homestead atop this random Southwest desert land and built their house. In five years, by law, the land was theirs. As years passed, they kept adding parcels to their property holdings. When F.L. and Lizzie passed away, F.L.’s niece, Lillian Warner Smith, inherited the property, eventually selling 277 acres to a man by the name of Alessio Carraro in 1928.
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Carraro, an Italian immigrant, came to the United States in 1907 and built a fortune in the sheet metal business in San Francisco. He moved to Arizona with dreams of developing the Southwest desert just east of Phoenix into a resort destination known as Carraro Heights. The centerpiece of his design was an elaborate grand hotel, the castle structure we see today. The structure's design and surrounding gardens are the result of Alessio's vision. The 14-month project was completed in 1930. Timing is everything. Unfortunately, it was the height of the Great Depression, and Alessio Carraro's dreams were fleeting. The hotel and a portion of the property were sold in 1931. Alessio passed away in 1964, but his imaginative spirit and vision lived on, thanks, in part to the castle’s next owner. Edward Ambrose Tovrea, a true pioneer from Illinois who built a prosperous empire, moved west and started a freight company, transporting goods between Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He eventually settled in Arizona, where he built and owned butcher shops throughout the state. His final stop was in Phoenix, where he established the Arizona Packing Company. In 1931, Edward and his second wife, Della, purchased the castle and the adjacent land from Alessio Carraro. Sadly, Edward passed away within a year. Della resided in the castle until her death in 1969. The castle and surrounding land, known as Cactus Gardens, were purchased from the Tovrea Family Estate by the City of Phoenix in 1993, which began an effort to restore the building and revitalize the gardens. Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights is now part of the Phoenix parks system, and is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. tovrecarrarosociety.org
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One of Arizona’s oldest performing arts organizations is about to receive a long-overdue honor. And if that was not enough, the prestige arrives in the midst of the group’s best season yet—a season that builds upon its storied history and provides audiences with the symphonious sounds of the Valley’s most talented male singers. Gov. Doug Ducey will proclaim the month of December as Choral Musical Arts Month during a Dec. 7 ceremony at the state capital to coincide with the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix’s 90th Anniversary Season. The official proclamation recognizes the group as Arizona’s longest-standing, continually performing choral organization. In fact, the state’s only performing arts organization that has been around longer is the Tucson Symphony. “This chorus has been a diverse, all-volunteer group with a long and rich history which has delivered professional-quality music to its audiences through performances and participated in outreach activities
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each year,” the proclamation states. “The audiences of the Choral Musical Arts in Phoenix have benefited by the exposure the chorus has given them through a wide variety of musical genres.” The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix made its public debut Christmas morning 1929 on KTAR radio. Originally known as the Orpheus Club, the group of 30 men performed its first season concert for a capacity audience in February 1930 at the Phoenix Women’s Club building. Since then, the choir has logged more than 3,500 rehearsals and more than 1,000 performances not only throughout the U.S., but all around the world— including Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and 10 European countries. “We may be the most entertaining choir in town,” said Brook Larson, who serves as the group’s artistic director. “And by entertaining, I don't mean that we're up there singing and dancing in costumes or anything like that. We just do a variety of repertoire that most of the audience and most of our singers really like. And we do it at a pretty decent level.” The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix’s mission is to entertain audiences while adding cultural value to the Valley’s communities by delivering quality performances and providing a rewarding experience for members. As a non-profit organization, that last aspect has been key to the group’s success and sustainability, according to Larson. “We’re a community choir,” said Larson, noting the difference between Orpheus and professional chamber choirs such as the Phoenix Chorale. “It has got to be fun to get [singers] to come back the next week and the next year.” In order to accomplish that, Larson—who has led the group since fall 2009 after leading a men’s chorus and teaching choral methods for six years at Arizona
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State University—selects broad themes that allow him to program a wide spectrum of music. He typically tries to choose two or three songs per concert series that will challenge the singers, and about a dozen more that they will simply enjoy singing. The men meet for rehearsals every Tuesday night at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix. “Most of [our members] are people who sang in high school and/or college and just want to keep singing,” Larson said. “They are attorneys, doctors, businessmen, engineers and teachers. There are stronger singers and there are weaker singers in my choir. But we need the entire team. As great as Joe Montana was, he wasn’t going to win that football game all by himself.” The group has grown in size since its inception in 1929. This season’s roster boasts 85 men—with Larson hoping to increase that number to 90 in the spring to coincide with the group’s 90th anniversary. Members vary in ages, with the youngest currently being in his mid-20s and the oldest having just recently turned 93. One of the group’s longest-standing members is Dave Kelly, who moved to Phoenix from Billings, Mont. when he was 8 years old. Kelly started singing in school and church choirs as well as in the Phoenix Boys Choir. He continued doing so throughout his education at both University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. “When I got out of college in 1976, my mom spotted an audition notice for Orpheus in the newspaper,” Kelly said. “I went down with my brother and auditioned. We both made it, and my brother sang with Orpheus until he moved to Missouri.” The 63-year-old retired Phoenix Police Department officer has stuck with the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix ever since, preferring the sound of a group of men singing to that of the mixed choirs, with which he had performed in the past. He believes the organization was founded as a social group of men who liked to sing—a quality that was still present when he became a member. However, it has evolved since then. “There were discussions over the years of whether we wanted to get more serious about music,” Kelly explained. “In the early 90s, it started to change a little bit. In my estimation and in the estimation of
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people who have been in the audiences for these years, we're singing better and better and better every year. It's a great social thing, but the music is what I'm here for.” In addition to the group’s annual collaborations with Phoenix Children's Chorus and the Valley’s junior high and high school choirs that occurred earlier this season, the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix has two upcoming concert series: Holidays with Orpheus in December, and Orpheus Salutes America in April and May.
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About half of the singers will take the patriotic program on tour for performances in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. in June. Tours like those are just one of the benefits of being a part of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, according to Kelly, aside from simply getting to explore his passion for singing, of course.
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“We've been many places that I would not have gone to without being in Orpheus,” said Kelly, noting some of his favorite destinations include Australia, Russia, Great Britain and New Zealand. “All of those trips I’ve traveled on, all of the friendships I’ve made, and all of the things I’ve seen that I wouldn't have had in my life without Orpheus would have to be the high point.” The organization has come a long way since its inaugural season, or even since the 1980s, when it was performing for capacity crowds at ASU Gammage. Larson explained the explosion of the performing arts community in the Valley now offers residents a vast number of options, forcing the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix to compete for its audience. “In my opinion, Orpheus is one of Phoenix's best-kept secrets,” said Larson, noting first-time attendees typically turn into regulars. “My singers have the ability to give them a gift by singing so soft, delicately and beautiful in one piece, turning around and blowing their hair back in the next piece then making them laugh in the next piece. They make them smile, laugh, cry and emote.” Larson aspires to someday see the group grow in size to 150 or even 250 members. However, it is currently unable to afford venues such as the performing arts centers of Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa that are capable of holding that many singers on stage. In the meantime, he hopes the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix of today would make the men who sang on the radio that Christmas morning in 1929 proud. “I try and influence the audience by showing them that the choral art that has been alive and well for 400-500 years is still alive and well,” Larson explained. orpheus.org
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When Cave Creek’s Ciolim Gallery hosts a weekend-long fundraising event Nov. 17 and 18, the true beneficiaries will be the historic Salt River herd of wild horses who once numbered over one million strong. Now it is believed that fewer than 600 remain in Arizona. Two brushstroke classes with winter themes will be offered: “Holiday Candles” and “Cactus,” a depiction of cardinals perched among snow-covered cacti. No past artistic experience is necessary to participate. Outside the gallery, there will be special product sales, a silent auction and information about Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG), the beneficiary of funds raised, throughout both days. The gallery’s owner, Victoria Reins, and her daughter, Ann Reins, the gallery’s business manager, were inspired by their own passion for horses. Ann frequently competes around the country on her Arabian sport horse, Kaydence. The pair is confident that Cave Creek’s horse-loving population will respond enthusiastically to the cause of the Salt River Wild Horses.
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“You can’t live in Cave Creek without being involved with horses,” says Victoria. “They ride though our parking lot and even have the right of way in town. Ann has a love of horses and a heart for animal rescue. I’ve read so much about the efforts of Salt River Wild Horse Management Group and we want to support them.” “Many of our gallery clients own horses and want to be involved,” says Ann. “Hosting an event to benefit this cause seemed a natural fit.” The band of wild horses, or mustangs, is believed to be descended from Spanish, or Iberian horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers in the 17th century. The term mustang comes from the Spanish word, mustengo, meaning “ownerless beast.” Their presence in Arizona has been documented since at least 1790, but mass extermination in the mid 1800s and again in the early part of the 20th century nearly wiped out the population, threatening to send them the way of the American bison. These horses live in the Tonto National Forest and migrate from late summer into early fall from the river beds to deeper into the hills and forests. By December and January, they are firmly ensconced in the backcountry, where streams and pockets fill with rain water for their sustenance. When those pockets dry up beneath the hot Arizona sun, the horses make their way back to the Salt River to drink, as they have for centuries. To survive, they must consume approximately 30 gallons of water each day. “Something unique to Salt River wild horses is that they eat the eel grass that grows in the river,” says SRWHMG administrator Debbie Mykitiak. “It’s not a normal diet for a horse, but they’ve adapted to it because of their location. They actually dunk their entire heads into the water and snorkel to get to the grass. It’s fun to watch.” In August 2015, the herd was once again threatened, and SRWHMG was born of the crisis. There were plans to round up these rare, majestic horses for an unknown fate.
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“Some say it’s because the horses were believed to be damaging the environment or ecosystems,” says Mykitiak. “The U.S. Forest Service believed they were a danger to the public. The horses visit popular recreation areas and people can be injured if they approach the horses. We were motivated to change legislation to protect the horses and to keep them wild and free in their own environment.” Those efforts paid off when, in May 2016, Governor Ducey signed a protection bill. In 2018, the group was chosen to enter into a publicprivate partnership to humanely manage the herd, maintain range stewardship, improve traffic safety, educate the public, and work with the U.S. Forest Service and Arizona Department of Agriculture to address recreational, environmental and public safety concerns. SRWHMG’s major efforts right now involve humane birth control—darting by trained veterinarians—to help control the population, and a special, temporary feeding and watering program to help the band get through the recent drought, which significantly reduced levels of wild forage. This is done with a team of over 100 dedicated volunteers who maintain and respond to an emergency hotline, monitor horses on the river, fix fences to keep horses off the roads, organize fundraisers, appeal to legislators, and even muck stalls at the organization’s facilities. Volunteers participate in training to learn techniques to carefully guide horses off the road and slow down traffic when horses cross. They also pick up trash and conduct regular river clean-ups.
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“Our volunteers always take trash bags and participate in natural restoration efforts,” says Mykitiak. “We clean up old bonfire areas as well. The nails from palates being burned can seriously injure the horses.” Now, there are multiple, solar-powered horse crossing signs, rumble strips, and “Watch For Horses” painted on roads close to where the horses are known to cross. “At the beginning of 2018, we lost five horses in one week to traffic accidents,” says Mykitiak. “We’ve been working with different agencies to make improvements for people and horses and our partner organizations have really stepped up to help.” When injuries are reported to the hotline, a process begins to first monitor the horses in question. Meticulous records of birth rates, migrations and members of bands are kept in an extensive database. If horses can get by without human intervention, they are left alone. There are those who must be taken into the sanctuary; its location is closely guarded for the safety of the horses. The ultimate goal is to heal the horses, not to tame them in any way, which would prevent them from returning to the wild. “Our goal is for the horses to remain wild and free,” says Myktiak. “The Ciolim Gallery event is a great way to support that mission.” ciolim.com saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org
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Writer Lynette Carrington Photography by Lorelei Lazaruk and Lauren Crites
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Artist Newt Grover’s career has always centered around the use of fire. His burning desire to create has evolved throughout the years and has taken him from one art form to another. He has now found his artistic groove in glass blowing, and from private collectors to large public exhibits, the beauty of what he creates, and how his art in enjoyed by others continuously humbles him. Grover is an Ohio native who has lived in the Valley since he was a child. He graduated from Coronado High School and lives and works in Scottsdale. “I started making jewelry when I was 15,” says Grover, who has been self-taught in all his jobs. “I progressed and by the mid-80s and I was making diamond, gold and platinum creations for Otto Schmieder and Son Jewelers. I was doing all the custom jewelry for five stores.” As much as he loved the job, he burned out and shifted his creative gears into making neon, which, by the late 80s, was exploding on the art scene.
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“In making jewelry and making neon, it’s not like I didn’t watch people, but most of the hard work takes a lot of practice,” Grover explains. “If I know the basic process, it’s not hard for me to figure out how to do something.” “I like color and light, and that was what had originally attracted me to doing jewelry and neon. Neon was popular in the 80s and I did a lot of metal and neon sculpture. It was a lot of fun, but it wasn’t fulfilling enough for me.” In the 90s, a television special about renowned blown glass artist Dale Chihuly piqued Grover’s artistic interest. “It blew my mind. I took my wife to see a Chihuly exhibit and I said, ‘This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! I have to do this.’” Initially, his wife was not supportive of another career shift, but Grover was already determined to take on glass blowing as a career. Shortly after Grover began, his wife was fully on board with his endeavors. He started by making smaller blown glass pieces like plates and chandeliers before graduating to bigger art sculptures. “This is something my wife helped me out with. She helped me think bigger,” Grover says. He now has a couple of employees that assist him doing welding and incorporating LED lighting into his unique art.
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Most recently, Grover’s blown glass creations have taken up residence as a special art installation in Scottsdale. Curatorial director at Butterfly Wonderland Dayna Cooper reached out to Grover after spotting his work at Wildflower on Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend. “Dayna asked if I would be interested in putting work in Butterfly Wonderland,” Grover explains. “When they contacted me with the idea of doing an installation, I jumped on it. They have been very proactive and so kind to me.” Some of the blown glass art pieces installed at Butterfly Wonderland are those that Grover already had, plus a few he created specifically for the spacious butterfly conservatory garden. “I had a bunch of orange, red and yellow plates leftover from another job,” he says. “Sometimes when I do a job, I usually make twice as many pieces as I need because they don’t fit, or they don’t look right for the piece I’m making.” Those plates were fashioned into as a massive sunburst that is now hovering over the conservatory’s coy pond.
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Massive butterflies perched higher in the garden were pieces originally designated to be part of a chandelier created for one of Grover’s regular clients for a home on Mummy Mountain. “They were way too massive, and I made smaller ones that my clients loved,” he explains. “It turns out they were perfect for Butterfly Wonderland.” The installation at the Scottsdale attraction will be in place at least through late summer. Grover has created art for collectors around the world. In addition to the Butterfly Wonderland exhibit, he has done an upside down cactus garden that graces the lobby of El Paso Children’s Hospital. Grover says it’s his absolute favorite creation. “It took us three months to build it and a week to install it and I still have no idea how we got it done,” the artist says. “It was magic!” Creating art in glass has become Grover’s life passion. “I just love it,” Grover finishes. “It’s a totally different medium than anything else. When you’re making it, you can’t touch it and I’m always pushing the envelope beyond what I can make at this moment.” newtglass.com
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A massive, illuminated lace ribbon, hand-crocheted by over 100 volunteers will twist, dip, soar and envelop visitors at Scottsdale Public Art’s annual Canal Convergence Nov. 9–18 on the Arizona Canal. Described as a confluence of water, art and light, the free event features 10 large-scale, light-based installations, including the 8-foot-wide, 600-footlong ribbon installation entitled “ARIZONA!” by Boston’s Choi+Shine Architects, hands-on activities and workshops, sustainability elements, artist talks, community bike rides, live music and dance performances.
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“Our philosophy is to create something that gives a pause from busy life,” says Choi, “to have a moment to gaze at something beautiful and quieting. “I was always fascinated by crochet. When you think of it, it’s one strand, twisted a certain way with a tool that is really nothing but a stick with a hook at the end. You twist and turn, twist and turn, and you create something that’s remarkable. It not only becomes a two-dimensional surface, but when you fold it a certain way, it becomes occupiable structure on a large scale.” Jin Choi and Thomas Shine are the husband and wife duo behind an internationally renowned design studio with works featured around the world, from Singapore’s Marina Bay to Sarjah, United Emirates. While both achieved high level degrees in architecture, the pair’s talents complement each other as Choi’s artistic vision is brought to life by Shine’s expertise in structural architecture. Their collaborations are produced on a massive scale and take months of nonstop work to prepare.
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EXPERIENCE CANAL CONVERGENCE LAUNCH PARTY FEATURING DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND Thursday, November 8 | 5:00 p.m. | Soleri Plaza, Scottsdale Waterfront | 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale $50 per person | tickets.scottsdalearts.org
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calm and unbelievably crafted in terms of scale. It was formed by transparent forces of water and wind that, over time, carved out this beautiful thing. I wanted to capture it in lace form to create that force that is really powerful and yet feminine and graceful and elegant.” The piece, which will stay in place through March 2019, is meant to depict the struggle with nature and a celebration of the people who make Arizona their home. They are excited to see how the colors of the sunset play off the woven pattern created mostly by a team of Arizonans, as well as how viewers interact and become part of the art. “For us, it is really the making of the piece we now enjoy most of all,” says Shine. “Our volunteers are the mixing of every strand of life, allowing it to truly become a work of art by and for the community.” Along with the immersive art experiences, free educational activities and interactive events at the Scottsdale Waterfront, visitors can enjoy various local food options, as well as a beer and wine garden. “The public will be able to bring their family one day and their friends the next day and have totally unique experiences each time,” says Canal Convergence Public Art Manager Jennifer Gill. “By expanding our event from four to 10 consecutive days, we are now able to offer more programming and performances than ever before. This November is an exciting leap forward for Canal Convergence that you will not want to miss.” Tickets are now available for Canal Convergence’s Nov. 8 Launch Party, which will be a night of special programming, including live music by New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Floatus fire show by Phoenix’s own Walter Productions. Canal Convergence is produced with support from the City of Scottsdale and the Salt River Project. choishine.com canalconvergence.com
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Everyone knows that sound a fire truck makes. When we hear it, we instantly correlate the sound bellowing from that seemingly ginormous red motorcade to real life heroes about to save the day. That's how you'll feel when you step foot inside The Hall of Flame Fire Museum: amongst heroes. The Hall of Flame Fire Museum located in Phoenix is situated on the Papago Park grounds just across from the Phoenix Zoo. It's an unassuming building, but once you walk in you'll be pleasantly surprised at the scope of the museum.
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The Hall of Flame is the largest firefighter and fire truck museum in the world, both in actual size and in the number of collected artifacts. Bring your walking shoes. With over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space that tell the story and evolution of all things firefighting, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum is an eye-opening way to spend part of your day. The museum complex houses six indoor air conditioned galleries of historical restored pieces of firefighting lore, including dozens of hand and horsedrawn fire carriages and vintage fire trucks dating all the way back to 1725. Every single notable piece at the museum is fully restored to its original glory. My favorite might just be a striking 1870 parade carriage from Derby, Conn. (I noticed a few vintage parade carriages in the museum, and all were ornate and charming). In addition to these fascinating manual and motorized vehicles, the museum boasts wildland firefighting artifacts, an impressive collection of antique fire helmets and a large collection of fire department arm patches from almost every city, big or small, in the United States. There's even a 40-foot long, 12-foot high snorkel fire engine dating from 1971. You have to see it to believe it. The museum is proudly dedicated to the historical preservation of the firefighting industry throughout the world, but especially here in the United States. It also houses the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes
that recognizes American firefighters who died in the line of duty. As you pull into the large parking lot, you'll be greeted by this no-frills, unpretentious building that suits the humble vibe of the museum. "We put our money into the collection, not into a fancy building," says Peter Molloy, executive director of the museum. And what a collection it is! Molloy, a consummate storyteller, has been the director here at Hall of Flame since 1986 and is knowledgeable about every collected artifact, including the life-sized Smokey the Bear that greets you in front of the wildland firefighting exhibit entrances. The Hall of Flame is a wonderland retrospect to the men and women who fight fires all over the world and the equipment they use to do so. The museum does an amazing job of charting the history of firefighting technology dating back to the early 1800s, to the more modern water and ladder trucks that are in use today. The diverse restored relics were originally part of the private collection of George F. Getz Jr., who opened the original Hall of Flame in Wisconsin in 1961. Mr. Getz, a successful Midwestern businessman with a reserved passion for collecting fire engines and fire apparatuses moved the museum's collection to Phoenix in 1974 to the sprawling artful compound you see today. It all started in 1955 when his wife,
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Olive, gave him a 1924 American la France fire engine for Christmas, and the rest is history. Today, the museum currently showcases over 130 fire engines. An important aspect of the museum is the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which comprises the museum’s sixth gallery. Established in 1998, the Hall of Heroes includes the names of those firefighters who have lost their lives in the call of duty since 1800. These names are beautifully decorated on the walls. One of the museum's most sentimental and cherished artifacts is the Yarnell Hill fire buggy that the heroic Arizona firefighters rode upon. In 2013, 19 firefighters lost their lives during the Yarnell Hill Fire, the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history. There is also a special memorial to those firefighters and police officers who lost their lives September 11. The gallery wonderfully and somberly houses Rescue 4, one of the rescue trucks that the FDNY firefighters drove on 9/11.
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As you walk back in time and stroll past the maze of historical pieces, you'll run into the wildland exhibit dedicated to the brave firefighters who fight wild fires. The only wildland exhibit in the country, the gallery features smoke jumpers, helitack firefighters and hot shots. Seeing these specific artifacts and reading the backstories will undoubtedly give you deeper perspective and even more admiration for these heroes.
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Hall of Flame is known for being one of the most kid-friendly museums in the Valley, and popular with daycares, schools and field trip groups. They offer a fun and interactive fire safety area for kids, an old fire engine that kids can climb aboard and many hands-on demonstrations and exhibits for children. "We have a lot of things for kids to do and kids really have a good time here,” Peter says. Hall of Flame Fire Museum and National Firefighting Hall of Heroes succeeds in preserving and exhibiting the amazing and awe-inspiring artifacts relating to the history of firefighting. Along with their commitment to recognize and honor firefighters, this local museum that straddles the cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale is great for anyone with a fascination with all things firefighting. hallofflame.org
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From the breezy front patio of Raven’s View, the silent hush of the surrounding Tonto National Forest is a calming oasis from the buzz of downtown Cave Creek just a few miles away, yet an entire world apart. This contemporary, comfortable spot is located one mile past the popular turnoff to Bartlett Lake, just across from Desert Mountain’s Outlaw Golf Course. It may look like a simple, modern structure, but inside is the unmistakable inviting vibe of a posh yet unpretentious wine bar. Inside, local artwork hangs on the walls, and live, local music fills the air on weekends. The main attraction inside is the bar, behind which a large glass garage door window opens to a patio that blends itself into unaltered desert and stunning vistas. Raven's View’s extensive wine selection, including second-growth Bordeaux and choices from around the world, and beer lovers can dive right in to one of 16 beers, ranging from the usual American suspects to craft beers from Arizona, Oregon and California. Open only since mid-March, it has become a favorite for a fabulous weekend brunch, including handcrafted mimosas and build-your-own avocado toast with toppings like chorizo, roasted peppers, red onions and jalapenos. Fresh salads, paninis, homemade meatballs and small plates turn sipping into something special—just like everything else at this up-and-coming hot spot. The ultimate special, however, is what’s outside. Unbeatable mountain sunsets and open desert full of Sonoran beauty form the backdrop—perfect for a glass of wine. ravensviewwinebaraz.com
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Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Puff Pastry Nothing says fall time like these bright orange foods. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also delicious!
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry 1 cup diced butternut squash 1 sweet potato, peeled, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar + more for top 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + more for top olive oil
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil. Place butternut squash on one end and sweet potato on the other end. Toss with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until tender. While baking, unroll puff pastry and place on sheet pan lined with foil or parchment. Melt butter, and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush puff pastry with mixture and set aside. Once squash and sweet potato pieces are tender, remove from oven and turn to 400 degrees. Let squash and sweet potato cool for 5 minutes, then spread pieces onto puff pastry. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place back in oven for 15 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden. Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly
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Apple Pecan Spiced Brie Apple pecan spiced Brie is a great appetizer to serve at a holiday party or even just a cozy night by the fireplace! Calvados is an apple brandy, but can be substituted for apple juice or apple cider.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 1 wheel of Brie (14 oz.) 2 cups chopped red apple (about 2 apples) 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup Calvados (apple brandy) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions: Remove Brie from package and place on sheet pan lined with parchment. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop apples into cubes. Melt butter in medium saucepan, then add apples and sauce over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place Brie in oven for about 12–15 minutes while you finish preparing the apple pecan mixture. Remove saucepan from heat and add brandy, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Return to heat and add pecans. Cook slowly until Brie is done heating. Place Brie on serving plate and top with apple pecan mixture. Serve with crackers and enjoy! Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly
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$749,900 4b/3bath over 3500 sq ft with sparkling pool. Cynthia Rahrig 480-650-1401 Sandy Comacchio 480-440-6706
$2,000,000 Exceptional family home in Desert Mountain with 6 bed & 6.5 baths and 5+ car garage!! Kathy Reed 480-262-1284
At The Boulders. European inspired villa, fabulous view of golf course and mtns. Arlene Little 480-239-7130 Laura Shutt 480-560-1730
$840,000 Elevated lot in Desert Mountain with City Light Views, Mountain vistas & stunning winter Sunsets. Kathy Reed 480-262-1284
$1,487,000 Open and bright 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath with theater,
bonus room & spectacular views. Joanie Barreiro 480-235-2776
Build on 5 Acres - Guarded Carefree Ranch - Sunsets & City Lights Debbie Omundson 480-375-1522 www.CarefreeProperty.com
$775,000 Carefree Custom Territorial, 1.6 ac 3303 SF w/Casita, Pool & Spa Exceptional & Mtn Erika Willison 602-550-9595 i m a g e sSetting a r i z o n aw/Sunset . c o m nov e m b Views. e r 2 018
Secluded Estate - 3 Acres by Preserve - Guest House - 3 Garages Debbie Omundson 480-375-1522 www.CarefreeProperty.com
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