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Contents

Publisher Shelly Spence

Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Sue Kern_Fleischer Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Shannon Severson Nigel Spence

Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett

Graphic artist Meaghan Mitchell

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Seasons change, life evolves — and Images Arizona transforms. This month, we said goodbye to a valuable member of our team, graphic designer and publisher’s assistant, Sam Paul. Sam’s immense talent has been present throughout these pages for many months now; his eye for design and easy camaraderie will be deeply missed, but we wish him all the best as he moves on to help his father with a new family business venture. While we eagerly await the discovery of our next designer, I’d like to thank Meaghan Mitchell for stepping

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up — from Nashville, no less — to help during this period of transition. If her name rings a bell, it’s because prior to Sam, she was my partner in the design process of Images Arizona for nearly a decade. It’s been wonderful to be able to pick things up right where we left off. As always, I count my blessings for this tremendous staff of mine; month after month, no matter what challenges come our way, we band together to meet deadlines, write great stories and submit another top-notch issue to the presses.

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May your last days of winter be filled with happy endings, and may your first days of spring bloom with new beginnings. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Meet THE

Misty & Patrick If you know a family

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Writer Lauren Strait Photographer Loralei Lazurek

When it comes to four-legged fashion, there’s a new top dog in town. Misty Dibella is a former Bellevue, Washington entrepreneur who became a Scottsdale resident and business owner. She’s also the brains behind Bella Cane, a luxury dog boutique now open in Carefree.

you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.

The former salon owner and longtime real estate professional settled on a life in the Arizona sunshine after marrying her high school sweetheart, Patrick, a career fisherman who, since 1981, spends many months a year on the Bering Sea. Given the choice of where she’d like to reside while he is frequently away on the job, she chose the warmth and easygoing lifestyle of the desert. The rest is a story grounded in dog-loving history.

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The longtime pet lover (mother to pooches Olive Oil and

incorporating them into every step of the Bella Cane

Cherry Bear, both Yorkshire terriers) and self-proclaimed

Boutique process, from conception to completion. In an

“girly girl” noticed a serious lack of Fido-friendly shopping

effort to showcase her love for the community, she has

opportunities in the North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave

partnered with several local entrepreneurs to display

Creek areas, and set out to try and fill the void. First up

their products and services in the new space. She offers

was scouting the perfect location, which was already an

homemade organic dog treats from a local chef; custom

existing skill of Misty’s, having spent years staging real

canvas pet portraits from an artist who hand paints them;

estate at top properties around the nation. She selected

and pet portraits for holidays from a local photographer

the space formerly occupied by Jo London, a store that

who shoots inside the boutique.

specialized in selling high-end British offerings for the

home, for her new endeavor. Next on the agenda was the

The one-time salon owner and longtime lover of all things

interior design process, which also came rather naturally

colorful and tactile plans to continue to incorporate her

thanks to her broad real estate background and ample

own creative touches throughout the final design process,

expertise in choosing color palettes, selecting décor and

and will play a key role in selecting the merchandise she

designing eye-catching, comfortable and inviting spaces.

intends to sell onsite.

With a vision established and new opportunities for

When it comes to managing Bella Cane Boutique, however,

creativity popping around every corner, Misty continued to

it’s more of a family affair. At the helm is Misty’s daughter,

follow the formula that has worked so well for her thus

24-year-old Alexcess. Having grown up in the salon

far — taking her varied skillset, her inherent passion for

environment, Alexcess shares a background and passion

pets and her keen eye for beauty and aesthetics and

for the beauty business, and with time spent at the

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prestigious five-star Boulders Resort and Spa on her resume,

the next heirs to the doggy throne. Until then, they all have

she’s had many an opportunity to cultivate her customer

a say in what types of items should adorn store shelves.

service skills. While this will be her first official managerial role, her mother feels more than confident she’s up to the

Pup-loving patrons can expect a broad assortment of high-

challenge.

end accessories, from collars and leashes to puppy tote bags and purses to cart the little ones around in. An array

“This will be a new adventure for both of us,” Misty says

of organic and gluten-free dog treats will also be available

of entering the sometimes dog-eat-dog world of retail. “But

for purchase, and the store will feature an assortment of

we share similar interests and work ethics, and we’re eager

dog-themed artwork and other specialty items for folks

to have the opportunity to spend more time together while

whose love for their four-legged friends extends to their

doing something we’re both so passionate about.”

taste in home decor.

It’s Misty’s hope to make the boutique a success and be

“We’ve always been all about family, and our dogs are very

able to pass it down to the next generation. Alexcess’

much a part of ours,” Misty says. “We figured it was high

daughter, Emder Nicole, and Misty’s stepdaughters will be

time we made it the official family business.”

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

April 15 Pinnacle Concert Series: Organized Rhythm Clive Driskill-Smith, a young English organist sensation, and Joseph Gramley, a young American percussion virtuoso, team up to present organ and percussion in a whole new way. $20-$35.

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March 4 Pinnacle Concert Series: Phoenix Boys Choir Presents “Vision for Peace” Join the world-renowned Phoenix Boys Choir in this moving concert expressing mankind’s universal desire for peace on Earth. $23-$28. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448, pinnacleconcerts.com.

March 4-6 Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour and Sale Interact with more than 60 local artists and view original work in their homes and studios during this self-guided tour. Downloadable maps available on website. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various locations throughout Fountain Hills, fountainhillsartleague.com.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements of each month. Registration required. Free. 1-2:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd.,

March 4-6

480-488-2286, dfla.org.

Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run Witness the launch of nearly 50 hot air balloons and partake in a weekend full of special activities for the whole family. $4-$15. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., outwestballoonfest.com.

March 5 The Wonders of Arizona Wildflowers Discover and learn about the vast array of wildflowers that blanket our Sonoran Desert,

DFC-AAS Lecture: “The Great Battle of 1698: A Historical Turning Point for the O’odham and Apache” Dr. Deni Seymour, an internationally recognized authority on protohistoric and historic Native American and Spanish colonial archaeology and ethnohistory, discusses the battle at Santa Cruz de Gaybanipitea, when 500 Apache and their allies attacked the still-sleeping Sobaipuri-O’odham village of 80 on Easter Day in 1698. Free. 7:30 p.m. The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

unique, how they have been used by Native Americans,

Join MIM for “String Break”

where and how to find them,

and have fun with instruments

and proven techniques to grow

from around the world like

them in your own landscape.

banjos, violins and ukuleles.

Registration required. Free.

Make a stringed instrument

1:30-2:30 p.m. Desert Foothills

craft, hear the giant octobasse,

Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse

listen to local string musicians

Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

and discover some “science

March 5, 6 ProMusica Arizona Presents “From Broadway to B.B. King” ProMusica Arizona Orchestra and Chorale continues celebrating “The American Dream” with two concerts featuring two of the most iconic of American music forms: Broadway musicals and jazz. $12-$20. 3 p.m. March 5: Sanderson Lincoln Outdoor Pavilion, 101 Easy St.; March 6: American Lutheran Church of Sun City, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., 623-326-5172, pmaz.org. Ima g e s A Z . c o m M a rch 2 0 1 6

March 8 MindQuest Speakers Series: Asteroids, Meteorites and Dangers to Life on Earth Dr. Laurence Garvie, research

March 5, 6 MIM Event: String Break (With a Side of Science)

including what makes them

March 9

professor and curator for the Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University, discusses the relationship between asteroids, impacts and what we can do to save our species. $20; students, $5. 7 p.m. Foothills Community Foundation, 34250 N. 60th St.,

March 6

Bldg. B, 480-488-1090, azfcf.org.

of sound” STEM (science,

“Homes Through Time” Home Tour

March 9

technology, engineering and

Get an inside look at a variety

Kiwanis Science Fair

math) activities. Included with

of special homes with this

Meet budding scientists in

paid museum admission. 9 a.m.

self-guided tour presented

grades K-12 and check

to 5 p.m., Musical Instrument

by the Cave Creek Museum.

out their creative science

Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.,

Check website for ticket

projects in this fun, annual

480-478-6000, mim.org.

prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

competition. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Cave Creek Museum, 6140

awards ceremony starts at 5

E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764,

p.m. Cactus Shadows Fine Art

Art of Italy Car Show

cavecreekmuseum.org.

Center, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-

The best Italian cars will be

March 7

March 6 on display at this car show presented by the Ferrari Club

The Literate Foodie Club

of America, Desert Region.

Explore food writing, food and

Proceeds benefit Kiwanis and

travel experiences, food history,

Southwest Wildlife.

chefs, restaurants, food in

Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

literature, and wild and crazy

Carefree Town Center, 100

food experiences with this club

Easy St., ferrariaz.com.

that meets on the first Monday

488-8400, kiwaniscarefree.org.

March 10-13 International Sportsmen’s Expo and Arizona Boat Show Check out Arizona’s largest fishing, hunting, boating and travel consumer show, which

has doubled in size at its new location that includes two full buildings and more than 300 vendors. $12. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., sportsexpos.com/attend/scottsdale.

March 11-13 Arizona Wild West Fest Harken back to the days of cowboys, stagecoaches, rodeos and gunfights with this inaugural festival that transforms the town of Cave Creek into the roughand-tumble cowboy enclave it once was. Check website for event dates, times and venues. cavecreeklive.com.

March 11-13 Fountain Hills Fine Art and Wine Affaire Juried, nationally acclaimed and awardwinning fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad will showcase their works in paint, bronze, clay, glass, wood, mixed media, metal sculptures, photography, jewelry and more. $3 admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Avenue of the Fountains, between La Montana Drive and Saguaro Boulevard, 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.

March 12 Invest in Yourself Health and Wellness Expo A variety of booths provide information for healthy living, from heart health, dental care and fitness, to nutrition, youth exercise and risk behavior prevention programs. Inflatables, stage performances, super heroes and fun activities make for a great afternoon for the whole family. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Black Mountain Elementary School, 33606 N. 60th St., shapeupus.org.

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March 12 Spur Cross Archaeology Expo

March 19 Fiesta Days Rodeo Parade, Mutton Bustin’ and Dance

Join Cave Creek Museum and several other nonprofits for an exciting day of hikes, gold panning, pottery making, guest

Kick off the Fiesta Days Rodeo

speakers, live demonstrations,

with a historic parade in the

wildlife, artifacts and more.

morning, a traditional mutton

This is an Arizona SciTech

bustin’ competition in the

Festival signature event. 9 a.m.

afternoon, and a celebratory

to 3 p.m. Spur Cross Ranch

dance in the evening. Parade:

Conservation, 44000 N. Spur

9 a.m., downtown Cave Creek;

Cross Rd., 480-488-2764,

mutton bustin’: 2 p.m., Buffalo

March 18

cavecreekmuseum.org.

Chip Saloon arena, 6811 E.

Pinnacle Concert Series: December ’63: The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life in this toe-tapping concert featuring classics and the most popular singles from the Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys.” $27-$45. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448, pinnacleconcerts.com.

March 12, 13 MIM Event: Experience Ireland Make plans to experience Ireland at MIM’s fifth annual celebration of Irish music and culture. Enjoy music, crafts, Irish dancing, storytelling and more. Included with paid museum admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

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March 18

CTL Concert Series: Songs of Ireland

Team Trivia Contest

Get transported to a bygone world as harpist Anne-Marie O’Farrell and mezzo-soprano Áine Mulvey perform Irish songs in an enchanting musical evening direct from Dublin. $30 and up. 7 p.m., Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2081, ctlcarefree.org.

Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills and the Desert Foothills Library invite you to this fun night of fundraising where teams challenge one another in a friendly game of trivia. $50 entry fee. 6:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 602-568-5005, sisaguarofoothills.org.

Cave Creek Rd.; dance: 9 p.m., Cave Creek Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd., cavecreekprorodeo.com.

March 19 Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Fundraiser Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, appetizers and live music by The Last Straw to demonstrate your support for veterans and animals. Proceeds benefit Soldier’s Best Friend, a nonprofit organization providing United States military veterans with service and companion dogs. $30. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pinnacle Peak Village General Store patio, 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., 602-548-3256, rotaryscottsdalenorth.org.

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March 24-27 Arizona Miniature Horse March Festival Miniature horses from Arizona and nearby states compete for awards and points to earn their eligibility for the AMHR National Show and the AMHA World Show in the fall. Free. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale,

April 1-3

16601 N. Pima Rd., 623-4655034, azminis-mhaa.com.

Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo Contestants take part in

April 2 Daryle Singletary Concert The Cave Creek Memorial Arena swiftly transforms from rodeo arena to concert venue when American country music singer Daryle Singletary performs hits from his new album “There’s Still a Little Country Left” immediately following the PRCA performance at Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo. $22-$28, includes rodeo. 7:30 p.m. Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., cavecreekprorodeo.com. To purchase tickets: 480-840-0457, ticketforce.com.

seven rodeo events including tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing, while spectators of all ages are treated to Western performances from such top acts as PRCA Clown of the Year Justin Rumford, bullfighter Don “Hollywood” Yates and trick rider Whitney Carter. Check website for times. Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., cavecreekprorodeo.com.

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March 31

Successfully Growing Veggies and Herbs Learn how to grow delicious vegetables and herbs with master gardener Carol Stuttard. Topics include how to lay out your garden, soil preparation, watering and choosing plants that can grow successfully in Cave Creek’s slightly higher elevations. $5 donation requested. 9:30 a.m. Carefree Town Council Chambers, 100 Easy St., 480-488-3686, carefree.org.

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March 31 MIM Concert: Hanggai Enjoy a specialized blend of Mongolian folk music and modern style with this Chinese folk group from Beijing. $33.50$45.50. 7:30 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

Taste of the Foothills Celebration/Cash and Caring Raffle Support the Foothills Caring

April 8 Pinnacle Concert Series: Ocotillo Winds The Ocotillo Winds are a refreshingly entertaining breeze from the desert Southwest

Corps and their mission to

whose fast-paced programs

promote elderly independence

are packed with the dynamic

and community programs

energy of three virtuosos:

with this festival featuring

oboist Martin Schuring,

food and wine, live music

clarinetist Robert Spring and

by Affinity, live and silent

bassoonist Albie Micklich.

auctions, and more. 5-9 p.m.

$20. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle

$50. El Pedregal, 34505 N.

Presbyterian Church, 25150

Scottsdale Rd., 480-488-1105,

N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448,

foothillscaringcorps.com.

pinnacleconcerts.com.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements recently installed the Rev. Mark McCrory as its new senior pastor. McCrory is a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the University of Memphis. Prior to joining Desert Foothills, he served as senior pastor to First Lutheran Church and School

DECA Recognizes Cactus Shadows’ School-Base Enterprises

in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Meet “Pastor Mark” at worship services on Sundays at 9 or

The School-Based Enterprise (SBE) at Cactus Shadows High School was among 316 SBEs in the United States to achieve Gold Level Certification this year and will be recognized at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in April. Students from the school’s marketing 3-4 course and senior interns Alexis Burnette, Davis Levy, Alan Labov and Evan Fedran worked on the certification with the assistance

10:45 a.m.

Decantur, The Winery at DC Ranch Set to Open Wine aficionados will be able to pour, breathe, savor and learn about a wide variety of high-quality wines when Decantur, The Winery at DC Ranch opens at DC Ranch Crossing, 18221 N. Pima Rd., Ste. 100. Owners Bill and Debra McDermott have created a comfortable and stylish winery featuring wines crafted on-site with grapes sourced from around the world. Guests can also make, bottle and custom label their own wine, and become part of a monthly wine club. The winery held a ribbon cutting in February and will host a grand opening party this month to benefit local nonprofit Horses Help. Decantur hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with live music every weekend.

of adviser Louise Rochford.

art, ceramics, photography

In order to apply for the

and pop-up books. The

certification, SBEs must submit

weeklong classes take place

extensive documentation that

June 13 through July 1, from

demonstrates their adherence

9 a.m. to noon. For more

to various marketing and

information and to register,

retail standards. After the documentation is submitted, a review committee determines

more than 150 individuals and organizations donated monies and resources to its Adopta-Family program last holiday season, which helped to brighten the holidays for 377

480-575-2072.

families, representing a total of 1,289 people. In addition, the food bank provided meals

been achieved.

and fixin’ bags to supplement numerous families’ dinner

Sonoran Arts League to Offer Summer Art Academy

Sun Academy, 27880 N. 64th

The Sonoran Arts League

subjects (science, technology,

will offer summer art classes

engineering, art and math).

open to all ages, kindergarten

Classes for seventh grade

through adult, through the

through adults will be held

Education and Community

at Cactus Shadows High

Services department of

School, 5802 E. Dove Valley

the Cave Creek Unified

Rd., and will cover a wide

School District. Classes for

range of art forms, including

kindergarten through sixth

weaving, jewelry making, 3-D

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The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center reports that

visit ecsforall.org or call

which level of certification has

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center’s Adopt-a-Family Program Helps Thousands Over Holidays

needs during Thanksgiving

grade will be held at Desert

and Christmas. In November, 588 families (1,611 people)

St., and will focus on STEAM

received holiday meals, and

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church Installs New Senior Pastor Desert Foothills Lutheran Church and Preschool, located at 29305 N. Scottsdale Rd.,

in December, 585 families (1,548 people) received meals. The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave Creek. For more information, visit foothillsfoodbank.com.

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Michael Markowski Wins Young Composer’s Fanfare Competition Twenty-nine-year-old Michael Markowski, formerly of Mesa, was announced as the winner of Arizona Musicfest’s “Young Composer’s Fanfare Competition” for 2016. Markowski’s piece, “Joyride,” was selected from four highly competitive submissions and was performed by the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra during the opening concert of Orchestra Week for Arizona Musicfest’s 25th anniversary. Markowski, who now lives in Brooklyn, New York, first started composing the piece 10 years ago when he was at Dobson High School, but reimagined it for a full symphony orchestra before submitting it for the competition.

Carefree. Located in the town’s center, Easy Street will feature 44 luxurious condominiums ranging in size from 1,800 to 3,600 square feet offered at $600,000 to $2.5 million. Thirteen distinctive floor plans will be available with upgraded finishes and “smart wired” for multiple cable, telephone and internet options, as well as whole home automation. Groundbreaking is planned for June 2016, with completion expected by fall 2017. For more information, visit easystreetcarefree.com or stop by the sales center located at 33 Easy St. to 2:30 p.m., offers the best

workouts, opened its newest location at 18221 N. Pima Rd. The business, owned by six-time MLB All-Star Paul

opened in February and joins

management team consists of

existing locations in San Diego,

general manager Theresa Berlin

Newport Beach, Los Angeles

and kitchen manager Abelardo

and Detroit, with Denver slated

Chavez Jr. With the opening of

to open in March. For more

Egg N’ Joe, there are now 26

information, visit fitwall.com/

locations throughout Oregon,

locations/scottsdale.

Washington, Idaho, California recognized for supporting several community programs in the Carefree, Cave Creek

addition to the Elmer’s Restaurants family, opened

The Foothills Caring Corps has

be presented with the award

January 18 in Scottsdale

named former Carefree mayor

at this year’s Taste of the

at 23271 N. Scottsdale Rd.

David Schwan as recipient

Foothills Celebration and Cash

The restaurant, which is

of its 2016 Humanitarian of

and Caring Raffle on March

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Living is carefree

on Easy Street Carefree’s endless desert vistas and dramatic mountain

Aptly named, the property is located on Easy Street, the

backdrops have long been alluring draws for the luxury

community “main street” near Carefree Drive and Tom

homebuyer in the Northeast Valley, as has the community’s

Darlington Road (Scottsdale Road).

proximity to a collection of the world’s finest golf clubs and courses. But where once those seeking a luxury lifestyle

Easy Street is a response to the evolving nature of trends

complete with a top-tier golf experience had to purchase

and preferences in the luxury market.

a home in a golf community, today golf memberships at many of the region’s courses are no longer tied to home

“Those homeowners who 10, 15, 20 years ago built

ownership. In this new era, homebuyers have greater choice

beautiful, rambling homes in great master planned golf

about where they can live while still enjoying their favorite

communities like Desert Mountain and others in and around

golf courses and club associations, and this freedom is

North Scottsdale are seeking to simplify their lifestyle, but

driving them to simplify their lives and choose the always

they don’t want to leave their churches, their friends at the

desirable resort village lifestyle.

club or their golf courses,” says Ed Lewis, developer and owner of Butte Companies and Easy Street. “Easy Street

Enter Easy Street, an ultra-luxury condominium community

allows these homeowners to stay close to the life they’ve

in the heart of Carefree. Easy Street, by Butte Companies,

built over the years and still live in a luxurious home; but

is a $50 million boutique condominium community with

one that, by its lock-and-leave nature, simplifies the home

only 44 homes, making it an exclusive home offering.

ownership experience.”

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While this population of homeowners may be seeking simplified homeownership, they are not willing to skimp on lifestyle or quality, and they desire to be part of vibrant communities, Lewis says. Which is why Easy Street brims with top-tier design options, materials, finishes and amenities, earning the “jewel box” interiors descriptor; and why it is just steps away from Carefree’s celebrated dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural offerings. The 1,800- to 3,600-square-foot Easy Street residences are presented in 13 distinctive floor plans and feature upgraded finishes like 11-foot ceilings, granite slab countertops, a variety of wood cabinetry, luxurious stand-alone tubs and upgraded stainless steel Gaggenau appliances. All of the residences within this steel and concrete structure are “smart wired” for multiple cable, telephone and Internet options and home automation. Spacious courtyards and upper terraces with 12foot collapsing patio doors overlook the views of Black Mountain, Carefree’s green belt and a luxury second-floor pool deck and spa. Generous terraces feel more like outdoor rooms. First floor dwellings recall traditional row houses found on historic streets, where each resident has a private walk-up garden courtyard along Easy Street. The second floor clubhouse provides elevated views of the bustling village below and the distant scenic views. The elegantly designed and finished club includes fine furnishings, a catering and demonstration kitchen, and multiple televisions and seating areas for lounging and entertaining. High-tech exercise equipment is offered in the third-floor fitness center, along with a sophisticated golf simulator, which allows residents to virtually play any of the world’s most celebrated golf courses. Residents can also avail themselves of the steam and massage facilities, a climate-controlled wine grotto with private lockers, a business center and conference room, fireplaces and a wet bar. Easy Street also includes a full-time, on-site, resort-style concierge to help with entertainment Mar ch 2016

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scheduling, business needs and daily personal duties like dry cleaning. Absentee homeowner services provide peace of mind when a resident is away from home; and when returning after a lengthy absence, homeowners can call in a grocery order and return to a freshly stocked refrigerator and pantry.

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Gate accessed parking with elevator service will be located under the building. Recognizing that Easy Street indulges the homeowner, Lewis says, “It’s a luxury to be able to live such a carefree lifestyle.” Easy Street is positioned in the middle of one of Arizona’s most walkable communities, with the Carefree Village and amphitheater just steps away. Numerous weekends throughout the year, Easy Street is home for the myriad wine, cheese, chocolate, fine

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arts, automotive and other events that populate the town’s busy and popular annual event calendar. The upgraded amphitheater seats up to 300 people in attendance of the more than 20 entertainment events held in the outdoor venue each year. “Resort villages are a sought after experience of enduring value, which we’ve seen in places like Vail, Aspen and Carmel,” says Lewis. “Carefree offers a rare, charming, rustic resort village lifestyle that can’t be found anywhere else in Arizona, and we’re honored to bring an equally unparalleled ultra-luxury living experience to this destination community with the introduction of Easy Street.” 480-535-5011 855-535-5011 easystreetcarefree.com Mar ch 2016

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Left: VHP student Garret King from Chino VAlley High School with his World War II Marine, Lee Paul (Photo by Suzanne Starr) Top: VHP Senior Sam Slack, Cactus Shadows High School, answers questions from Admiral Vern Clark, 27th Chief of Naval Operations, during a panel hosted by AZ Humanities, one of our partners. (Photo by Suzanne Starr) Writer Peni Long

Preserving the Past for the Future Veterans Heritage Project From the moment you meet Barbara Hatch, see her

Since You Asked

classroom workspace and watch her interact with student

In the early days of finding and interviewing veterans

volunteers, it is clear she is a force to be reckoned with.

for VHP, Hatch was asked by a student, “Why didn’t my

As the founder and program director of the Veterans

grandpa tell me?” Her answer was, “Did you ask?”

Heritage Project (VHP), Hatch is the power behind a project

Often times, we don’t ask and stories don’t get told. But

that since 2004, has grown from one woman’s passion —

when we do, those who have long been silent may very

and one school — to an undertaking that has engaged

well speak up with, “Since you asked ….” Now the stories

nearly 1,000 students in 20 schools throughout Arizona and

are being recorded, preserved and saluted by a young

told 1,025 veteran stories.

generation learning life lessons from the veterans and from the creative process. The 12th volume of “Since You Asked”

The 2016 edition of the VHP’s annual hardcover publication,

is currently spread over four editions — two for Phoenix and

“Since You Asked,” will soon be going to print, sharing

one each for Northern Arizona and Tucson — telling more

stories told by Arizona veterans who served in wars from

than 200 stories of men and women who have served.

World War II through Iraq and Afghanistan. The entire set of books is written and edited by students in local high

Since first forming VHP at Cactus Shadows High School in

schools and middle schools — students who become

the Cave Creek Unified School District, where Hatch spent

engaged with history and the people who made it, and who

her last working years teaching Advanced Placement world

often carry those memories and the veterans who made

history before retiring, she has taken the project to 19

them for years after their school experience.

other schools across the state.

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Asked why she is so devoted to the project, Hatch says, “Hanging out with veterans and students is fun! Seeing the tears in the eyes of a veteran or an adviser who understands the power of what the project has done for one of the students makes all the hours worth it. We are leaving a legacy for our children, grandchildren and beyond, who will know the stories of those who have made America great. We are helping to encourage the future generations of America’s leaders with knowledge of who they owe for what they have and the skills to tackle an ever-changing, smaller world.” VHP offers students an opportunity to learn history, civics and geography from primary sources, as well as to develop skills in public speaking, writing, technology, finance, project collaboration and journalism. Veterans connecting with students pass along the lessons of history to future generations of Americans. The positive impact on the teenagers working on the interviews and books was recognized last year by the Arizona Department of Education with the awarding of a Character Education Certification. Such designation identifies the program as one that helps students develop character traits such as civic pride, generosity of spirit, gratefulness to those who have secured our freedom and respect for those who have earned it through their sacrifice and actions. The award is an important indication of the success of the program, but perhaps even more important are the lasting effects of personal interactions between veterans and students.

Life Lessons The impact on students is noted by Katherine Reddy, Westwood High School adviser. “Textbooks can make history seem like this dusty, irrelevant relic that matters very little to the high school students of today,” says Reddy. “To learn history from someone who saw it with their own eyes is entirely different; it is profoundly deeper. You can learn what it was like to be there. You can learn context. You can learn what the men and women who served felt. Those emotions make the history real to us.”

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Top Left: Veterans, students, and community members gather at ASU West for the 11th annual VHP reception and book signing--the celebration of the year’s work when the book is launched and students get the chance to meet all the veterans interviewed that year and have them sign their books. (Photo by Suzanne Starr) Top Right: VHP students Jenna Reynolds (right) and Katelyn Finegan (left), both part of Cactus Shadows High School’s Veterans Heritage Project Chapter, interviewed Medal of Honor Recipient (Vietnam) Drew Dix at the Desert Mountain clubhouse in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January 2016 for inclusion in the 12th Volume of Since You Asked. (Photo by Barbara Hatch) Bottom Left: Allison Lopez, winner of the Caitlin Campbell Scholarship, with Caitlin’s parents Liz and Bill. Allison will be traveling to Normandy this summer with her grandfather. The award is for $2,000 and is given to a VHP student with a love for travel, like Caitlin. Allison has laid out the last two editions of Since You Asked Tucson Edition. (Photo by Suzanne Starr)

Making it real makes a real impact when students feel the

hard work, resolve and courage in the face of overwhelming

emotions of a veteran reliving an experience.

challenges.

“These 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds know the nail-biting anxiety

“These students are better for participating in VHP and I

of digging up a landmine, knowing that even the smallest

know I am, too,” she says.

mistake is a death sentence,” adds Reddy. “They know the sense of duty felt by Army nurses to care for others. These

Engagement with VHP can have a lasting personal impact

students can feel that pit in their stomachs when the 19-year-

on both students and veterans.

old flight engineer saw his best friend’s B-17 get shot out of the sky. I watched students laugh, tear up and sit there in

“Some of the relationships only last from interview to book

stunned or awed silence. Textbooks can’t do that.”

signing at the annual presentation event, while others continue until the student becomes engaged by a career

The lessons learned are about duty, patriotism, compassion,

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or a family, or the veteran passes away,” Hatch says. “On

occasion, a veteran becomes like family, perhaps replacing a family member who had passed away.” Hatch shares special stories of student/veteran engagement, such as the girl who bonded with a Pacific Marine who lost his wife and could not care for himself or his home as he could before. “She more or less adopted him,” Hatch says. “She and her friends cleared his home up, put up a Christmas tree and cut weeds in the yard. Every year they organize his birthday celebration — he just turned 93. These students are busy at college but still listen to him when he calls to share his day.” Sometimes a veteran unknowingly makes a difference. One young woman had lost her mother the previous year, but she did an interview with a veteran and later spoke of how that changed her at a recognition event for VHP. “He not only gave me the opportunity to tell his story; he taught me that life is what you make of it,” she says. “He emphasized that if you settle and stop taking chances, you will never be happy. I think about this every day.” The veteran, who was in attendance when she delivered these thoughts at the event, was very much impacted by her words. In recognition, he pinned his Vietnam Service Medal on her. Additionally, engagement with VHP and the opportunity to tell a story can result in a much longed for but never given recognition. In the case of one Vietnam veteran, Hatch says it was apparent that the war had affected him. He told his story but was sometimes angry and never felt much appreciated. After his interview and the book signing reception, he was a changed man.

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“Students asked for his autograph,” she says. “The crowd applauded its Vietnam veterans. When asked to ride in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade along with the student reporter, he was over the moon. At one point along the parade route, he got out to shake the hands of the children who lined the street. There was more spring in his step. He still speaks at the middle school and volunteers whenever needed.” In this way, he continues to serve — and be recognized for it.

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Top Left: Editing Day at Cactus Shadows High School gathered a collection of VHP Advisors, students, our Editorial Committee, and parents to be sure Volume 11 of Since You Asked was “error free”! (Photo by Barbara Hatch) Bottom Left: Barbara Hatch, Founder of Veterans Heritage Project in 2004, holds William Hilling’s World War I journal as she speaks with the reception audience, pointing out that veterans came speak to us over the ages through the written word. (Photo by Suzanne Starr)

Continuing Service

St. Luke’s Health Initiatives to recognize the achievement

Hatch, too, continues to give service. A retired teacher and

of outstanding Arizona volunteers and increase public

former Peace Corps volunteer, she still works about 60

awareness of volunteerism and those seemingly ordinary

hours per week for VHP and continues to be recognized for

individuals doing extraordinary things — certainly what

it by a grateful community of schools and organizations.

Barbara Hatch exemplifies. As one of seven honorees this year, Hatch will receive a one-of-a-kind hand-carved Hon

The most recent recognition to come her way will be

Kachina doll and a cash award for VHP.

in May by the Hon Kachina Council at its 39th annual Volunteer Awards program. Hon Kachina is affiliated with

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The Hon Kachina award will join the many others displayed

in a classroom at Cactus Shadows, where Hatch and her student

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volunteers are working together to preserve memories, history and life’s lessons, putting the final touches on “Since You Asked” and the files being sent to the Library of Congress for permanent retention. The classroom itself preserves the work and the people behind it — a wall of honorary certificates, a tree collage with the names of now deceased veterans, a plaque recognizing the student volunteers from previous years, history books, computers and, of course, Barbara Hatch and her students working to perfect their tribute to our

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You Can Help There are challenges as well as rewards for continuing VHP. One of the biggest challenges is finding the money and resources to support all the schools that want to participate. “This doesn’t keep me up at night,” says Hatch, “but I do want to be sure we provide a rewarding experience to every student and veteran. It is, after all, about the relationships.” If you are a potential donor, teacher, student, veteran or volunteer, VHP offers opportunities for you to contribute as it continues to expand in its mission to connect students with veterans and preserve their legacy. 602-369-5527 michelle@veteransheritage.org veteransheritage.org

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Jewelry for

Your Home Gemstone Tile Writer Shannon Severson

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Arizona boasts topography, flora and fauna that are unique in all the world, and now a family company is producing an unparalleled artisanal product with origins from beneath the harsh terrain outside Kingman. Gemstone Tile is the only producer of handcrafted, jewelry-quality tile utilizing Kingman turquoise. Whether used for tile, countertops, backsplashes or floor mosaics, this luxury product line is catching the eye of high-end clients who want to incorporate the rare beauty of turquoise into their homes and has been well-received right here in the Phoenix area. “There are many turquoise lovers out there,” says Carolyn VanCleave, who owns the business with her husband, Danny VanCleave, and cousin, Matt Ruzicka. “People own jewelry that is worn just a few times per year. Our turquoise is truly jewelry quality, but can be installed just like standard tile on a wall, countertop or floor, and you can look at it and enjoy it every day. In the design industry, the term ‘jewelry for your home’ is thrown around a lot, but our product really is just that.”

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The line is quickly gaining notoriety both in the United States and around the world. Many associate turquoise with the history of the Southwest, but designers across the country are using it in both contemporary and traditional applications. From mountain homes to beachfront chic, every decorating style is embracing the product. Even a simple, floor-to-ceiling strip on a wall can have impact as a piece of art. Beyond North America, there is an enormous demand for turquoise in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai, where a six-star hotel will be incorporating Gemstone Tile products in its dazzling decor. The primary demand, however, is for residential applications. The color green, in particular, has cultural symbolism, representing success and wealth. Danny makes quarterly visits to Dubai and has enjoyed a warm welcome, even garnering attention from the local news as he presented to sheiks Mar ch 2016

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“People own jewelry that is worn just a few times per year. Our turquoise is truly jewelry quality, but can be installed just like standard tile on a wall, countertop or floor, and you can look at it and enjoy it every day. In the design industry, the term ‘jewelry for your home’ is thrown around a lot, but our product really is just that.” Carolyn VanCleave

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wearing his customary clothing — Western wear and a cowboy hat. The cross-cultural appreciation for turquoise has opened new business avenues for the company. The Gemstone Tile line extends beyond what one would typically envision. The straight blue mosaic turquoise has been the most popular and is easily recognizable as turquoise to consumers. Boulder mosaic and Ithaca Peak, both of which feature turquoise veins throughout host stone, are also drawing a lot of interest. Both are handcrafted using turquoise that has been mined in a distinctive way and then cut to show the vein of turquoise in its natural host stone. It may include a copper, silver tone or precious metal matrix. Ithaca Peak features the blue turquoise vein amidst a black matrix, accented with pyrites and quartz crystals and infused with copper for a stunning finished product. If designers want to go beyond the blues, colorenhanced turquoise is offered in Mojave purple, representing indigenous prickly pear cactus fruit, and bright Mojave green, meant to mimic the Mojave green rattlesnake. Malachite azurite mosaic and apple coral tiles complete the available selection and are sourced from Utah and the South China Sea, respectively. Gemstone Tile is very much a family business, one that brought Carolyn and Danny far from their native Alberta, Canada in 2012. After seeing a small editorial about the Kingman Mine and the tile production process developed by Marty Colbaugh, Carolyn was intrigued. She’d never seen anything like it and contacted Colbaugh, whom she refers to as the “Turquoise Godfather” because of his extensive knowledge of the history of the stone, which dates back to ancient Persia. While the tile business had a lot of potential, the mining operation was so busy that the Colbaugh family simply didn’t have the time or manpower to develop its full potential. A few months after Carolyn, Danny and Ruzicka visited Arizona, they purchased the majority share of the business and moved to Kingman with the VanCleaves’ two young sons to make Gemstone Tile their fulltime family business. While it has been a challenge to adjust to life in a new climate away from their large, close-knit Canadian family, the VanCleaves are natural entrepreneurs and are focused on making their business work. A little more than three years in, it’s not just working — it’s thriving. Mar ch 2016

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“We didn’t move to another country and away from our families to play around,” says Carolyn. “We had a vision for this and it’s really taking shape and happening. In general, our whole company, even our marketing team, is very small, very custom. Everyone is involved and must know all aspects of the business. We are lucky to have a great team that is like family here.” Bringing turquoise to market is an extremely lengthy process. The mining alone can take years and is a hands-on process. Turquoise is technically more rare than diamonds, since the earth that produces it must both contain copper and be prone to cracking so that water, iron and other minerals can seep into the ground Boulder Turquoise

over many years to form this precious secondary mineral. Not only is the Kingman Mine the last commercially operated turquoise mine in North America; it’s also one of the last on Earth and the most prolific in the world, producing the most diverse range of turquoise with nearly 500 blue/green color variations. “The Kingman Mine quality matches turquoise from anywhere in the world,” says Carolyn. “The area is unique, geologically. There’s no other mine like it. We work closely with Marty Colbaugh, whose family has owned the mine for four generations.” The extra steps for home decor application take even longer, with each piece of turquoise being touched by human hands more than 500 times before it can grace a countertop or backsplash. Turquoise is naturally a very soft stone, but through a specialized stabilization process, the stone is hardened and protected from absorbing dirt and oil, which would change the color over the years, rendering it unrecognizable as turquoise. While the process was put in place by the Colbaugh family, the VanCleaves have further refined the techniques. Every tile is handcrafted, cut,

Left to right: Carolyn VanCleave, Danny VanCleave and Matt Ruzicka

polished and made to order, generally requiring 10 to 12 weeks of lead time, though large orders can take even longer. The VanCleaves emphasize that, while a costly product, Gemstone Tile will sell any amount from half of a square foot to 3,000 square feet and beyond. “If you love it so much that you really want to have it but are limited in your budget, even a small piece gives you the wow factor,” says Carolyn. 928-753-3147 gemstonetileworks.com

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The Jewel of the Desert

Writer Paula Theotocatos

A r i z o n a B i lt m o r e

Rob Razavi is a man on a mission. The head historian

something about Phoenix when he supplied product

at the famous Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria

to the owners of a French bakery in the area, and

Resort, wants to share his vast knowledge of the

subsequently moved and went on to manage several

Biltmore’s rich history that is an essential component of

restaurants here. After a few years, he found himself at

the resort and makes it so special to its many visitors.

the Arizona Biltmore.

And so he does, on regularly scheduled history tours. “My first job at the Biltmore was as the lobby Rob is a worldly man of French and Iranian parentage,

ambassador — the first lobby ambassador in its

who grew up in the south of France. After graduating

history!” Rob shares. He has always loved history and

from Georgetown University, he returned to the French

when a historian position came open, he applied for it,

Riviera, where he started his own restaurant. That

later moving up to head historian.

experience came in handy when, after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, he moved to Walnut Creek, California

The Arizona Biltmore was built in 1929 and has

and started a French bakery there. He got to know

a colorful history. Contrary to popular opinion, its

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architect was not Frank Lloyd Wright, but Albert Chase McArthur. “In the letter that Wright wrote to McArthur in June 1930, he admitted that the design of the Arizona Biltmore was from the pen of McArthur alone and that he himself had little input into the Award-winning Fine Art & Wine Festivals featuring renowned artists traveling from throughout Arizona, the United States and across the globe. Enjoy listening to live music and sipping fine wine as you stroll throughout the finest art arenas in the ‘Valley of the Sun’.

project,” Rob explains. “But some years later, one of his students asked him the same question and he told him, ‘Remember, that building speaks for itself.’” To add to the confusion, there is a replica of a stained window design called “Saguaro Forms and

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Cactus Flowers” on display at the hotel, which had been originally designed by Wright as a cover for Liberty Magazine in 1929. Also, his famous “Sprite” statues adorn the hotel gardens. And, one of the resort’s restaurants is called Wright’s. Another connection to Wright is the “textile” or “Biltmore” blocks used to build the hotel. Wright had originally designed a square version of the blocks. “McArthur, contrary to Wright, designed rectangular blocks, which he believed would cover more space in a shorter time, and made some of them hollow, so they could be used also for insulation purposes,” Rob says. The blocks were copied and carved by Emery Kopta, an Austrian-born architect in Phoenix. They needed more than 250,000 of the blocks to build the hotel, and a block-making factory was set up on the southwest corner of the property, next to the canal for use as a water source.

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“The air conditioning was installed only in 1963 at a cost of a million dollars,” Rob adds. “Prior to that, the season would start in November and end in April.” The original “Sprite” statues were designed by Wright for Midway Gardens in Michigan in 1914. During the Depression in the 1930s, the Gardens went through a financial hardship and had to

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be demolished. It’s uncertain what happened next, but

In addition to the “Sprite” statues, the stained glass

in 1945, the broken statues were found on a farm in

replica of Wright’s drawing and the Biltmore blocks, the

Wisconsin and donated to the Taliesin East School of

history tour also features the Catalina Pool, the giant

Architecture. In 1985, Olgovina Wright, Frank’s third wife,

chess game on the lawn and the Aztec, Mystery, History

had six new statues created from a mold and gifted

and Gold rooms.

them to the Biltmore. The Catalina Pool, the resort’s first swimming pool, was “She called them ‘Elf,’ ‘Fairy’ and ‘Saint,’ Rob explains.

constructed by Chicago chewing gum magnate, William

“They look like Oriental saints. You can still find two of

Wrigley, Jr., who bought the hotel in 1930. Hollywood

them, which were originally in wood, at Wright’s Taliesin

celebrities loved it; it is rumored that Marilyn Monroe

West School of Architecture in Scottsdale.”

lounged by its sparkling water, and Irving Berlin penned the perennial favorite song, “White Christmas,” there.

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The history tour reveals several other surprises about the 87-year-old hotel. “During the 44 years that Wrigley and family owned the hotel, it was not open to the public,” Rob shares. “He was inviting presidents, dignitaries, the rich and famous and celebrities from Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Martha Raye, Randolph Scott, etc. They were invited but were paying guests and the rate was $30 a night, which included three meals. “Another fascinating feature is our impressive and unique 30,000 square feet — or 400,000 units of 4-by-4 inches — of gold leaf ceilings, once the largest in the world next to the Taj Mahal.” Two rooms of the resort, the Aztec and Mystery, are particular favorites among visitors. “Our impressive Aztec Room, the original ballroom of the hotel built in 1929, is one of our historic rooms,” Rob says. “That is where President Reagan and first lady Nancy had their honeymoon reception and spent eight nights in our cottage L, in the northeast corner of our property. “The next favorite is our Mystery Room, or Smokers Room, which was for gentlemen only. During Prohibition in the 1930s, they would meet in this secret room and smoke cigars and drink alcoholic beverages.” For a tour of this great landmark, there is a $10 fee for individuals. For private group tours, there is a fixed rate of $250 for groups of 10 or more — up to 20 people — and a charge of $10 per individual up to 40. If there are less than 10 guests, it is recommended that they join the resort’s regular weekly tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. There is no charge for hotel guests. 602-955-6600 arizonabiltmore.com

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The Artistic Progression of Bela Fidel Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Brandon Tigrett

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“Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You cannot get there by bus, only by hard work, risking and by not quite knowing what you are doing. What you will discover will be wonderful: yourself.” -Alan Alda

Fine artist Bela Fidel creates exciting oil paintings and encaustics as she continuously seeks authenticity. “As an artist, I am in constant search of my truest and most honest expression, one painting at a time,” she says. Born in Brazil, Fidel also lived in Israel from 1965 to 1974 and came to the United States in 1983. She believes that living in different countries and experiencing a variety of cultures has greatly enriched her, both as a person and as an artist. Fidel’s style, subject matter and approach have evolved over many decades of creative exploration. She began by painting in a representational style and over time, her art grew to become more abstract. She currently paints predominately in an abstract expressionist style. Working with oils on canvas, her representational subject matter includes fantasy birds and wild animals, for which she has a particular passion. Her current abstracts emphasize Zen in their serene look and in the process she uses to create them. In her mixed media work, she has taken on weighty subjects such as worldwide terrorism and politics, while her encaustics are richly layered abstract works. While most of her work is not political, she explains the impetus for one poignant piece titled, “The World as Ground Zero.” “As an artist, I wanted to express our lives and times, and the human suffering we face in the world,” she says. The work depicts the attack of September 11 as well Mar ch 2016

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as acts of terrorism the world over. A 3-D mixed media painting, Fidel used images of Picasso’s “Guernica” to draw a parallel between the Nazi attack on innocent civilians during World War II and present-day acts of terrorism, which are also aimed mostly at civilians. The sobering piece is assembled with collaged images, text, metal sheets, bullets and burnt canvas. Fidel’s shades of gray, black and white give the piece a somber feeling, while the only red color is seen in the American flag. “Most of my other work does not show human suffering, nor is it political,” she says. “This was the first painting I did where so many forces were involved. It was something I had to do. Unfortunately, this painting is still very timely even though I’ve had it since 2007.” Otherwise, Fidel’s work is gloriously colorful, full of life and energy. In her “Zen” series of abstract oil paintings, she has simplified shapes and movement without sacrificing richness and depth. She accomplishes this with layering of paint and vibrant colors. “Both in oils and encaustics, I wish to convey a rich personal artistic experience in a minimalist, Zen-like style,” she says. Moving forward to yet a different self-expression and creating new experiences through new ideas and processes, she began her “Transitions” series. In this series, she uses a Zen process in the work’s creation rather than focusing on Zen as the outcome. “I create more spontaneously, trusting my inner resources and artistic intuition,” she says. The paintings are more impulsive with strong design, color and composition. They can be described as abstract expressionist and convey a strong emotional content, a profound and urgent expression of self. The most spontaneous work she does is her encaustics. Using many layers of color, Fidel creates depth and adds textures through the use of a variety of techniques, making each piece original, unique and full of energy. Fidel is one of 22 artists participating in the exhibition, “Fin, Fur and Feather,” at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art.

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The exhibition runs from March 26 through April 28 at

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the Holland Community Center in Scottsdale. An artists’ reception will take place on April 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The piece that Fidel will be showing at Holland is from her series “Endangered, Threatened and Exploited Species,” an oil painting titled “... and then there were none – Wolf.” It is one of 11 artworks in this series, which features elephants, lions, zebras and more. Stylistically, this series shows Fidel moving away from

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and my earnest desire to be an instrument of healing for the world, with whatever soul tools I have at my disposal,” she says. “My art is my primary way of expressing this.” She currently lives and works in Scottsdale with her husband, who is a poet, lyricist and marketing consultant, and two pets. 480-221-6947 fidelabstractoils.com belafidel.com

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Sunday S

Writer Paula Theotocatos

Concert Series

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion and Carefree Desert Gardens

Tapas Kitchen and Bar will offer an excellent selection of

are treasured centerpieces in downtown Carefree that

drinks and appetizers to enhance the concert experience.

residents are rightly proud of and people love to visit. When the Carefree Desert Gardens were spruced up

The talented entertainment lineup scheduled to perform includes:

and reopened to the public five years ago, they were envisioned as a place to stroll through and admire

Mogollon

wonderful desert plants, like the unusual crested saguaro,

This four-person country and rock band was formed back

and as a venue where popular events and art festivals

in 1979 in the town of Overgaard, located on the Mogollon

can be enjoyed.

Rim; hence the name. The band credits their parents with awakening their love of country music. The guys also

Likewise, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion was remodeled in

include rousing rock ‘n’ roll tunes in their repertoire.

2013 and is also a popular venue in which to enjoy the many events and concerts hosted by the town. The

Affinity

latest endeavor being offered, in partnership with Jim May

Since the 1980s, the five-person Affinity band has

Productions, is the Sunday Concert Series.

provided music and entertainment at major events and corporate parties. Female and male vocalists and their

“Many of our local residents have expressed the wish that

powerful rhythm section will have you dancing to the

they want the concerts back and hope that we continue them

sounds made popular by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé,

for years to come,” says Gina Kaegi, director of marketing

Carlos Santana, the Eagles and other top performers.

and communications for the Town of Carefree. “The venue in the gardens make it a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Sugar Thieves Starting as a duo in 2006, the band now consists of five

From 1 to 3 p.m., February 7 through May 1, the Pavilion

members who perform their brand of American melting

and Gardens will showcase local, talented entertainers, free

pot music. They move between country, blues, gospel,

of charge. In addition, the new Bodega 13 International

folk, rock and jazz to entertain the crowd in a big way.

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Western Fusion The five-member band began in the late ‘90s as a country band, but they now also include the sounds of popular musicians from the ‘70s, ‘80s and today. The band has opened for acts like Charlie Daniels and Blake Shelton, and has appeared at popular venues like Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Fort McDowell Casino.

Marmalade Skies If you love the Beatles, then you will love Marmalade Skies, who sing and play all the British mop tops’ songs. The seven-piece band will have you singing along to the songs made famous by Paul, John, Ringo and George.

Herndon Brothers For more than 20 years, Ray and Duane on guitar, Ron on keyboards, John on bass and Gary on drums have entertained audiences all over, playing music from George Strait to Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones.

‘56 Ah, the ‘50s, which brought us Elvis, Lucille Ball, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. The ‘56 bands’ four members play the whole gamut of American Roots music from “Fever” to “Shake, Rattle and Roll.”

Desert Fiesta The seven-piece Desert Fiesta band performs everything under the sun, from rhythm and blues, poprock and reggae to disco, Latin, country and blues. Carefree will fill your lazy Sundays with joyful clapping, toe-tapping and finger snapping when you attend their Sunday Concert Series during February, March, April and May — for free!

Sunday Concert Series All concerts run from 1 to 3 p.m. February 7: Mogollon February 21: Affinity March 6: Sugar Thieves March 13: Western Fusion April 3: Marmalade Skies April 17: Herndon Brothers April 24: ‘56 May 1: Desert Fiesta Mar ch 2016

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Carrying a global tune

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Thabi Moyo

Teneia

The moon is out, the planets are aligning — and Teneia is

This particular show is a private party at Katie and Danny

performing.

Mackay’s beautiful, artsy, quirky (she is mad about the Boston Red Sox, and happy to show it off) home.

It’s a Friday night in late January. Teneia Sanders is singing in Cave Creek, with Ben Eichelberger accompanying her

Katie isn’t just a fan, or even a superfan of Teneia; she is

on bass. No big surprise here, as nearby Janey’s Coffee

intensely involved with her music.

Company and Bodega has been the duo’s second home for a few years.

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The first time she heard this singer, who ranges from bouncy indiepop to chunky blues, “I fell in love,” Katie says. “Very few artists touch my soul.” A few years ago, Katie needed a boost. She almost lost her life in a motorcycle accident and ended up hospitalized with a broken neck, broken arm and other injuries. After weeks in the hospital, her husband took her to Janey’s to see Teneia. During the first song, Katie starting weeping, having one cathartic moment after another. “During the intermission,” she recalls, “I went up to her and said, ‘You make me want to be alive.’ I’m so fortunate to be alive now — and I get to hear her.” The party at Katie and Danny’s place was bittersweet, with the joy of hearing Teneia and Ben cut with the gut-wrenching possibility that the two dozen in attendance may not see this talented duo perform live for awhile. Gone are the days when Teneia would be playing around Phoenix every week, with shows from Cave Creek to downtown Phoenix. Last year, she was named Best Female Vocalist by the Phoenix New Times, just as she was making her move. Indeed, Teneia and Ben have pushed far outside of this cozy Cave Creek comfort circle. As noted on her website, the duo recently “sold most of their possessions, bought a travel trailer and transitioned to a life on the road with one goal: spread a message of love and equality through great music. They currently travel the United States playing their original songs for loving audiences across the nation.” When they aren’t traveling, the duo stations their trailer outside Teneia’s parents’ home in Mississippi. They don’t do things halfway, these two, and perhaps the boldest thing they’ve done so far was to run off and get married. Fittingly, these music lovers found a musical way to announce their bond: a heartfelt video showing themselves and other interracial couples. The video plays alongside “Rest of My Life,” perhaps the most emotional song on Teneia’s latest album, “No Fakes.” As in real life, they fit together perfectly on stage, with Teneia singing joyfully and deftly playing acoustic guitar, and Ben grounding the ethereal songs with earthy bass lines. “Ben and I actually met through a mutual friend at a show at WineStyles in 2012,” Teneia says. “He was very impressed by my music and we talked about his passion for music. He later emailed me some of his work that he was excited about.”

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Their love of music seeded a friendship, which blossomed

Now, these two kindred souls are traveling the country —

into romance.

and beyond. While more or less anchored in Mississippi, where Teneia was raised, the duo is looking at a pair of

“Once we started dating, we then incorporated that

intriguing opportunities: Serbia and Brazil.

partnership into a creative endeavor,” the singer says. “It was actually an easy transition because of how passionate

The Serbia idea came up during a meeting with the

we were about creating an adventurous life together and

Mississippi Arts Commission in Jackson.

having music be a huge part of that.” “As the meeting was wrapping up, the Arts Commission After a discreet marriage, Teneia and Ben broke the news

representative remarked that she wished we could have

via the “Rest of My Life” video.

arranged to play a small concert for some Serbian delegates who were taking a tour of the office in about

“Our families and friends were all shocked because of the

an hour,” Teneia says. “We looked at each other, both

fact that we held that secret for over a month without

realizing that our instruments and sound equipment were in

telling them,” Teneia reflects. “Everyone knew that we

our truck parked outside. Ben looked at the representative

would get married at some point, but they were shocked

and said, ‘We can play right now!’”

at how we announced it. There were a lot of happy tears and phone calls that day. It was very special. No one was

So Ben and Teneia put on a small show, “and by the end

upset; everyone was open and welcoming.”

of the impromptu concert, we had received an invitation to perform in Serbia.”

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The coordinator for the Serbian delegation heard Teneia perform and is talking to them about becoming musical ambassadors to Brazil this summer. How often will Teneia — once a Janey’s staple — be back around town? Tough question. “The nomadic lifestyle is teaching us to be open and flexible, so we aren’t really sure how often we will be in Arizona,” she says. “However, I think we would be back at least two more times this year. We love our fans and friends here. It’s home for us in a lot of ways.” Katie Mackay swallows the lump in her throat to enthusiastically applaud Teneia’s flyaway year. “I almost feel like it’s a motherdaughter relationship,” Katie explains, through misty eyes. “I want the best for her this life has to offer. I think she deserves fame, and the fortune that goes with it.” She’s trying hard to share this brilliant singer-songwriter with the rest of the world. “I want everyone to know her like I know her,” the uber-fan says. “If she gets famous, she might forget me just a little, and that’s OK. Twenty years from now, I’ll look back and remember she played in my living room.” teneia.com

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such as rodeo action, a stuntman obstacle course, gunfighting competitions and western music showdowns. A stuntman competition known as Bust the Dust will feature notable cowboy legend Gary “Bad Dog” Bennett, a worldwide mounted shooter champion and Western entertainer known for his whip artistry, gun spinning, trick riding and more. Also scheduled for the weekend is the Visions of the West art show and sale at picturesque Stagecoach Village. Award-winning artisans will exhibit and sell their original Western and Indian art creations in metal, ceramic, paint, photography and mixed media. Featured artist Craig Bergsgaard, an internationally known Western and classical bronze artist, will display his sculptures and collection of Western-themed home décor accessories, such as liquor decanters and elegantly staged limited photographs, under

The Association of Arizona Gunslingers, members of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association, demonstrate their skills and assist event visitors interested in learning how to shoot. March 11, 10 a.m. — fast draw experts; March 12, 10 a.m. — Town Alley; March 13, 9 a.m. — fast draw demonstration. The Horny Toad, 6738 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Battle with the Saddle Buckles, spurs and boots kick up the Western dust as rodeo professionals compete in this action-packed twoday event that includes ropers, bull riding and Western entertainment performers. March 11, 6:30 p.m. — team

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Visitors to the art show can also see the latest Western

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p.m. — Bust the Dust; March 13, 2 p.m. — bull riding.

Bullets and Beauties Ladies and gents are invited to showcase their Western flair by donning their most creative Western attire to compete for prizes and such titles as Best Dressed in the West, Most Outrageous Western Wear and Best Leather and Lace. March 11, 5 p.m. The Hideaway Grill, 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Bust the Dust: Arizona Stuntman Rivalry Some of Arizona’s and Hollywood’s best stuntmen perform high falls, death

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As part of a costume competition, entrants compete in period wardrobe from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some also will showcase their knowledge by telling tales of their characters (living histories) from long ago. March 12, 11:30 a.m. Frontier Town, 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Guns of Anarchy Tales of the Old West come alive during this two-day gunfighting competition, where stuntmen and gunfighter troupes compete for cash prizes on a one-of-a kind stage known as Blood Creek. March 12 and 13, 11:30 a.m. Frontier Town, 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd.

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Kickin’ and Pickin’ Arizona’s western bands compete at six local venues for cash prizes and bragging rights as the best western band in the territory. March 12 and 13. Check website for list of bands and times. Venues include: Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.; Hideaway Grill, 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd.; Local Jonny’s, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.; Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd.; Silver Spur Saloon and Restaurant, 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd.; and The Horny Toad, 6738 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Rock the District An eclectic and talented group of young musicians from Cave Creek Unified School District present their award-winning performances of today’s musical hits. March 12 and 13, 4-6 p.m. Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, 6135 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Rope and Chrome Western-dressed riders showcase their imaginative Western-themed motorcycles and compete for Best Bike, Best Horse and Cowboy Gone Biker; horses also are invited to compete in their best motorcycle attire. March 13, 3 p.m. Cave Creek Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Visions of the West Art Show A variety of Western and Indian artists, craftsmen, designers and entertainers showcase their talents in this art show set in the picturesque open-air shopping plaza of Stagecoach Village. March 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. Mar ch 2016

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Cave Creek Fiesta Days

Rodeo Writer Shannon Severson Portraits by Photographer Bryan Black

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Karl and Allison Stressman

“What’s going on in Cave Creek?”

As Cave Creek homeowners, PRCA commissioner Karl Stressman and his

That’s a question being asked by

wife, Allison, are excited to attend

rodeo committees across the country

what they consider to be their

as the Cave Creek Fiesta Days

hometown rodeo. With 624 rodeos in

Rodeo (CCFDR), which began in 1977,

the PRCA circuit, the couple travels

steadily grows year after year —

throughout the year but has family in

and now adds a live concert to the

the area, and enjoys the chance to

festivities with country music star

see firsthand all the ways the event

Daryle Singletary.

has grown.

The fun begins with the historic

“Under Traci’s leadership over the

parade through town, kids’ mutton

last few years, they’ve had a 100

busting and kickoff dance on March

percent increase in their added

19, and culminates in three days

money in just five years,” says

of entertaining performances and

Stressman. “That just doesn’t typically

adrenaline-boosting competition from

happen. Cave Creek has done the

the finest that professional rodeo has

work and grown their rodeo to the

to offer at the Cave Creek Memorial

benefit of not just the cowboys,

Arena, April 1-3. Tickets for the

but also local rodeo fans and now

rodeo performances typically sell out

country music fans with the addition

quickly and are expected to do so

of the concert this year.”

again this year. Casale leads an all-volunteer National attention for CCFDR ramped

committee that works year-round to

up when the rodeo was nominated

orchestrate the seamless progression

for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys

of pageantry and performance,

Association (PRCA) Small Rodeo of

relying on an army of volunteers and

the Year Award in 2014, chosen

dedicated sponsors for every aspect

among more than 300 small rodeos

of the event. Even Casale’s husband,

across the country by rodeo

Nick Hannah, has been recruited to

contestants and purveyors — a jury

lend a hand as head of security for

of their peers. But it has already

the massive undertaking.

outgrown its chaps, and now qualifies as a medium-sized rodeo.

The increase in prize money is a particular point of pride for the

“The fact that we finished in the top

committee; each event now carries

five shows our hard work is paying

added money of $3,000.

off,” says Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Association president, Traci Casale.

“I’ve had contestants thank me

“Everybody in the PRCA now knows

directly,” says Casale. “Cowboys say

there’s a rodeo in Cave Creek, and

they can’t eat a buckle and can’t

a lot of them have come to see our

fill their gas tank with a pocketknife.

rodeo since then. They want to see

We are proud to really take care

what we’re doing.”

of our contestants and show our appreciation for them.” Mar ch 2016

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Traci Casale, Nick Hannah, Karl Stressman and Allison Stressman

Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo Events March 19

9 a.m. - Historic parade in downtown Cave Creek 2 p.m. - Kids’ mutton busting Buffalo Chip Saloon Arena, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd. 9 p.m. - Kickoff dance Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd.

April 1

Noon – PRCA slack events 7:30 p.m. – PRCA Performance “Pink Night” Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St.

April 2

7:30 p.m. – PRCA Performance “Cave Creek Night.” Live concert immediately follows, featuring country music star Daryle Singletary Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St.

April 3

2 p.m. – Final PRCA Performance – “Wrangler National Patriot Day” Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St.

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Traci Casale

For the first time, Cave Creek will host a concert after the April 2 performance, featuring Daryle Singletary. Attendees will get to kick up their boots right in front of the stage as it swiftly transforms from arena to concert venue. The appearance was prompted by Singletary’s recently released album, “There’s Still a Little Country Left,” featuring a song of the same name that mentions the Cave Creek rodeo. When she heard it, Casale was determined to bring Singletary to perform in the very arena he sings about. She enlisted the help of Stressman to contact Singletary and, after five months of communicating and logistics, the concert was set. “It’s go big or go home,” says Casale. “It was a long progression. We couldn’t have done it without our presenting sponsor, Sanderson Ford. They are helping to finance the concert and have been an incredible sponsor for us. They are such a gift to this rodeo. Our Saturday night attendees will get both the rodeo events and the concert. It’s what all the big rodeos do; it’s something we’ve wanted to do for the past eight years, and now we’re doing it.” The kickoff events in downtown Cave Creek on March 19 evoke oldfashioned, Western traditions. The CCFDR historic parade will make its way through town beginning at 9 a.m.; the unpredictable fun of kids’ mutton busting will be held at the Buffalo Chip Saloon arena at 2 p.m.; and at 9 p.m., the CCFDR kickoff dance and celebration will be hosted for the first time by Cave Creek Roadhouse, whose owners stepped in to offer their venue after the Buffalo Chip Saloon was destroyed by fire late last year.

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Karl Stressman

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The population of tiny Cave Creek

begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, with

will more than double when an

cowboys, cowgirls, contract personnel

expected crowd of 10,000 rodeo

and fans wearing pink for cancer

fans arrive at the Cave Creek

awareness. The CCFDR consistently

Memorial Arena (on 24th Street

donates to local cancer charities.

and Carefree Highway) to watch an average of 80 contestants per

The April 2 performance, also

performance take part in the seven

at 7:30 p.m., is known as “Cave

rodeo events: tie-down roping, team

Creek Night” to the locals. The

roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc

rodeo color is turquoise, also

riding, bareback bronc riding, bull

representing the rodeo’s membership

riding and barrel racing. But the

in the “Turquoise Circuit,” which

rodeo offers even more than thrilling

encompasses 20 pro rodeos in

competition; spectators of all ages

Arizona and New Mexico. The Daryle

will enjoy Western performances

Singletary concert immediately

from top acts, including four-time

follows this rodeo.

PRCA Clown of the Year Justin Rumford, bullfighter Don “Hollywood”

The final performance is “Wrangler

Yates (aka “Wolf” of television’s

National Patriot Day,” which

“American Gladiators”) and trick

celebrates the red, white and blue.

rider Whitney Carter, brought in by

It begins at 2 p.m. on April 3 and

Cervi Brothers Championship Rodeo

features the Luke Air Force Base

Company, one of the top rodeo

(LAFB) Honor Guard and a perennial

producers in the country. There

local favorite national anthem singer,

will be local favorites, too — the

Tech. Sgt. Marquia Giles, also from

Cowgirls Historical Association will

LAFB. The “Wrangler National Patriot

perform in the arena nightly. It’s

Day” program acts as a rodeo USO,

big time rodeo with small town

traveling the world to entertain our

character.

troops.

“You won’t see the same show twice

Cave Creek’s continued ability to

in Cave Creek,” says Casale. “Not

grow and draw a crowd contributes

even in the same weekend. That’s

to both the local economy and the

what we’re committed to.”

increased popularity of this original American sport.

At noon on April 1, the public is free to attend “slack” events,

“We see continued growth potential

which allow entrants who didn’t

as the sport of rodeo continues to

get entered into one of the three

grow,” says Stressman. “We’re in the

PRCA performances to compete.

entertainment business, just like any

Don’t be deceived by the term,

other event-driven business. People

though, because there’s nothing

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Bob Parsons

Goes Xtreme Writer Nigel Spence Photographer Brandon Tigrett

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When I first met Bob Parsons, he was trudging the fairways of Whisper Rock Golf Club on a daily basis with his loyal caddie, Bobby, by his side. Often playing alone, Bob pursued improvement of his performance on the golf course as fiercely as any member at the club, including the 25 or so who play the game for a living. His strive for perfection led to post-round driving range sessions that became legendary at the club. With focused single-mindedness, Parsons hit hundreds of golf balls, many of them with his driver, striving for efficiency and consistency with each backswing, each downswing, each impact and every follow-through. If the sinking sun gave way to nightfall and he still wasn’t satisfied, he would head down to the indoor simulator he’d built in his Scottsdale Airpark office complex to hit some more balls. He didn’t stop with swinging. Parsons bought the latest and greatest equipment, upgraded the shafts and took them to the course with the hope of adding distance or accuracy. More than once, he finished the round with a different set of clubs than what he brought to begin, switching at the turn or having a new set couriered to him out on the course.

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Bob Parsons’ love for the game and infatuation with

equipment market. With doom and gloom all around

equipment has bordered on compulsion.

the golf equipment industry — major players such as TaylorMade are reporting record losses — the man

First introduced to the game by his father at the age

nicknamed “Darkness” saw an opportunity.

of 12, Bob became an avid golfer in his mid-30s. “The idea came three years ago,” he explained with “I was having some business success and a couple

his usual plain candor. “I talked to Mike Nicolette

of buddies and I were at about the same place

(senior product designer at Ping) and just had the

in the game,” he told me recently. “We started

idea of producing a high-end golf club.”

taking Wednesday afternoons off [to play]. Then it became Wednesdays and Thursdays. Then it became

And produce one, he did — and so much more. In

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Then it

September 2014, he started Parsons Xtreme Golf, or

became Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and

PXG. Early sets of clubs started popping up in golf

Sundays. Then it became anytime we could get away, 36 holes; you name it.”

bags around the Valley in mid-2015. Ryan Moore started introducing prototypes on the PGA Tour in

In 1994, after selling Parsons Technology — a

the beginning of 2015, and they

startup software company that he began in his

started showing up casually in

basement — to Intuit for $64 million, Bob moved

golf bags everywhere by

to Arizona with the encouragement of his ex-wife.

the middle of the year.

“She said, ‘Go West, young man,’” he said. “So I did.” He landed at The Boulders, then joined Desert Mountain and many other golf courses in the North Scottsdale region. Parsons pursued his golf game and his new startup, GoDaddy, with equal fervor. His larger-than-life personality has become nearly iconic on the green. Of course, the GoDaddy story is one of great success. But for the golf world, it is Parsons’ ventures since selling his majority share of the web hosting company in 2011 that have us most intrigued. In 2013, Parsons purchased The Golf Club of Scottsdale and a surrounding property. He renamed the club Scottsdale National, redesigned a few holes on the original course and began construction of a second 18-hole course, as well as a short course on the west side of the property. As ambitious as Parsons’ move into owning and running a golf club was, it pales in significance to his venture into the golf

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With a larger sole, but sleek lines, the clubs are easily identifiable by their trademark black tungsten alloy weights positioned around the edges of the back of the clubs. “You know, there is no room in this market for another company to do what Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade and all them do,” Parsons said. “There is just no room for that. To make a beachhead, you’d get beat to death. You had to do something that they weren’t doing. So my thoughts were to try and make a club that was just in a class by itself.” The designers were charged with the responsibility of producing a sexy set of irons that look like blades; a series that would launch higher, go farther, feel softer — and have a sweet spot the size of Texas. They were given no cost or time constraints and all the room they needed to research various alloys, explore new technologies and identify unique properties that would make PXG clubs unlike anything else.

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Simply put, they are amazing. “There is nothing even close to our irons,” Parsons said. “They are our flagship product. We also introduced a tour version of our irons, which are tantamount to a tour blade. I will say this; there is no other tour blade in existence or that has ever been made that compares to ours.” But it comes at a cost, and a significant one to some critics, who see the clubs as too expensive. A PXG iron is $300 — twice that of a regular club. While Parsons understands the criticism, he knew this going into the project. “They are expensive because I knew it would take a long time to build, it would take very high-end materials, it would take a very sophisticated process and there would be many false starts before it was there,” he said. But Parsons is certain that one swing will sway anyone concerned about the price tag. “From the moment they swing the club and make contact, the clubs will go from a luxury to a necessity,” he explained. “That was our goal. That was the charge that I gave the guys. The first time you hit that club, you know that it is something special.” The 0311 irons are complemented by 0317 hybrids, 0341 fairway woods, the 0811 driver and an assortment of putters. The unique numbering system associated with each product segment references the Marine Corps’ Military Occupational Specialty, which Parsons served in for a tour of Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. In January, PXG revealed their lineup of PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour players who will be playing and endorsing the brand. Parsons signed some significant names to the list, including current Open champion Zach Johnson, former FedEx champion Billy Horschel and former U.S. Women’s Open champion Christie Kerr. When asked how the stable was assembled, Parsons was his matter-of-fact self.

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“They came to us,” he said. “All of them came to us. My policy in signing tour players, and I tell everyone this, it is the same advice that my dad gave me when I was dating. He said, ‘The number one thing that you need to find in a girlfriend, is one that likes you.’” Tour players aside, the full lineup of PXG clubs includes lofted hybrids and fairway woods to allow players with slower swing speeds to put together sets that combine seamlessly. PXG has penetrated into most of the significant golf markets in the United States and has reached 15 countries. Parsons said that the company is growing by 50-60 percent per month and now employs 39 people. Fittings are currently being performed at Scottsdale National Golf Club, where a PXG facility is planned to be built, and operating out of a 35,000-square-foot office space in the Scottsdale Airpark. A larger office space will be required eventually, as the company continues to expand. He may not be producing racy GoDaddy commercials anymore, but Bob Parsons is still pushing the envelope. And as PXG research and development produces new prototypes to be tested, they have the perfect candidate to try them: Bob still hits golf balls on the driving range, hundreds at a time. pxg.com

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Cave Creek Museum

Home Tour Writer Susan Kern-Fleischer Photographer Brandon Tigrett

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Admit it. When you visit someone else’s home, you’re secretly taking mental notes about what you like and storing it away for the next time you redecorate, renovate, move or simply change the landscaping. The best homes are the ones where you have an eye-opening moment — where you see extraordinary architecture, a unique design accent or something that adds character to the home. The icing on the cake is when you hear the backstory about the home’s history and learn what inspired the current homeowners to build, design or renovate it the way they did. Cave Creek Museum’s fundraising committee feels the same way, which is why the museum will host a “Homes Through Time” home tour, its seventh such fundraiser, on April 3. This year’s event features three spectacular homes ranging from Western to modern. And, new this year, one of the homes will include a kitchen and garden boutique. Home tour tickets cost $25 per person through 5 p.m. on March 29. After that, tickets cost $30 per person. All proceeds benefit Cave Creek Museum. A self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event provides the flexibility to choose the order of which properties you visit. The museum will provide a pamphlet that serves as your ticket and includes the history and a detailed description of each home. On-site docents will point out additional aspects. Once you have Mar ch 2016

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your admission pamphlet, you can start the tour at any of the featured locations.

The Colyer Residence Images Arizona had the opportunity to tour the Colyer residence, a 4,500-square-foot home that mixes elegance with the joy of Western casual. Upon arriving, we were struck by the intricate glass and ironwork arched front door, which intrigued us as to what was inside. Paula Colyer greeted us with a warm smile and before long, she began sharing her story. A native of Southern California, she studied elementary education at the University of Arizona in Tucson, working as a bank teller in the summers. Back then, she “wanted to meet a cowboy,” as she loved horses and being in the Old West. But when she graduated in 1972, the teaching market was saturated. She fell back on her banking

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A few years ago, John sold his business, and while he still works as a consultant, he and Paula decided to purchase a second home in the Cave Creek area. He started team roping as a hobby seven years ago and even made it to the World Series of Team Roping in Las Vegas last year. “It was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time,” Paula says, adding that his best competitive time was eight seconds — not bad, considering many professional team ropers score three or four seconds. Their current home in Cave Creek includes a five-stall barn and an arena on the five-acre property, allowing John to practice the sport he is so passionate about. “Our ranch in Nevada is named Reyloc — our last name spelled backwards — so we consider this to be Reyloc II,” Paula says, as she took us through the expansive home. It was clear that they shared a deep appreciation for fine art, as evidenced by Remington sculptures and other beautiful pieces throughout the home. Of note, their fine art collection includes paintings by two members of the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America, Howard Terpning and Ray Swanson. “I really enjoy going to the local art shows and supporting artists,” Paula says, adding that the Terpning was her first piece of fine art she purchased some 18 years ago. Gardening is another interest for Paula, who has 15 flower gardens on the Nevada ranch, each measuring 100-by50 feet. Mar ch 2016

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Paula Colyer

“Here in Arizona, I’ve really enjoyed learning about

Also on the home tour:

succulents,” she says.

• Circular Home designed by Will Bruder: Though he had no formal university training in architecture,

For as large as their home is, it feels cozy and

Will Bruder made a name for himself in the design of

welcoming. Perhaps part of that is because of their

private homes and many public spaces, including Deer

other family members. With their children now grown,

Valley Rock Art Center, Burton Barr Central Library

they share their home with three Yorkshire terriers, an

in Phoenix and Henkel headquarters in Scottsdale.

Australian shepherd, a black Labrador retriever and an

He worked and studied under the renowned Paolo

African gray parrot, who has picked up on John and

Soleri, and much of that influence can be seen in this

Paula’s passion for the Arizona Cardinals and has been

“circular” home, one of the earliest homes he built.

known to yell out “third down” on occasion.

Set on nearly five acres of land in Cave Creek, it was originally designed in 1978 for his master carpenter. As

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a result, the home’s interior uses wood extensively. The history of the home includes renovations made a number of years ago by a previous owner, who sought out Bruder to update aspects of the home without compromising the existing design. Bruder agreed, and such additions as air conditioning duct work meld in beautifully with the original home’s framework. • Baciewicz Residence: This beautiful Southwestern home, built in 1995 on two-and-a-half acres in Tonto Hills/ Cave Creek, takes full advantage of its spectacular setting, both in design and implementation. There’s a sense of an Edenesque self-sufficiency that one feels in the home, and the homeowner’s handcrafted furniture adds a personal touch that lends to its warmth. A large kitchen for this family of five is often a center for socialization and to honor that, the museum will conduct a kitchen and garden boutique on the outside patio at this tour stop, where guests can purchase homemade baked goods, small cooking and gardening accessories, plants and crafts. All proceeds from the boutique benefit Cave Creek Museum. Tickets to Cave Creek Museum’s “Homes Through Time” home tour can be purchased online, at the museum, (6140 E. Skyline Dr.) or with credit card by phone. The museum will also open early at 8 a.m. on April 3 to sell tickets. Tickets will not be available at the homes. 480-488-2764 cavecreekmuseum.org

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Music in the garden Writer Rebecca Zaner

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For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has enchanted guests with the eye-pleasing beauty of the natural desert. This spring, the garden welcomes back the ear-pleasing beauty of Music in the Garden, a seasonal concert series showcasing local highclass talent. The 2016 concert series began in early February. Many favorites from past years have returned this year, though a number of new bands are also making their debut on the Ullman Terrace stage. This season’s lineup is not to be missed. Open to ages 21 and over, this adultsonly outing is meant to be a relaxing and pleasurable evening for eating, drinking, socializing and enjoying topnotch music, all while strolling through the peaceful garden’s 140 acres of scenic landscape. Fine dining and beverage options are available at each performance. Guests may choose to reserve seating at the garden’s restaurant, Gertrude’s, or enjoy a special menu prepared specifically for each evening to accompany the musical theme. Each evening’s specials vary and are available at Ullman Terrace. Highlighted performances in March feature various genres, including blues, Celtic rock and pop favorites. On March 4, The Sugar Thieves will take the stage, entertaining the crowd with blues band tunes. Named 2014 Band of the Year by Phoenix Magazine, their performance is sure to be a swinging hit. The dining special for this evening includes grilled shrimp with creole sauce, steamed rice, red beans, corn muffins and honey butter. Mar ch 2016

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THE SUGAR THIEVES | DELTA BLUES

THE RAVE | BRITISH INVASION

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On March 11, The Brazen Heads, a Celtic Rock Band, will liven the crowd with their energetic “Celtic mayhem.” The band will showcase traditional and Celtic rock tunes. Following suit in Irish style, the dining special for this evening will include Irish bangers on rolls, caramelized onions, pub chips, cucumber salad and beer mustard. The March 18 concert features The Rave, a retro and nostalgic rock band. This evening’s theme is “British Invasion.” Guests will be transported back to the 1960s, enjoying popular tunes from The Beatles, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, The Animals and many other influential bands from that era. Special dining includes fish and chips, coleslaw, tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early this year with a performance from Cinco de Moio on March 25. This Latin jazz ensemble, driven by the masterful percussion of Dom Moio, returns to the garden to close out the month. Moio is considered one of the premier jazz musicians in Arizona. The Mexican-themed evening will feature a special dining menu of grilled mahi-mahi tacos, salsa verde, Mexican slaw, chipotle crema, rice and beans. The spring concert series continues on into April, May and June, with a final performance on June 24. Dates and concert times are listed as follows: • March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22; May 6: 7-9 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. • May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24: 7:30-9:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or through the box office. Tickets are $20 for adult members and $25 for adult general admission. Tickets for minors will not be available for this adult-only event. Proper identification will be needed at the door. Because Desert Botanical Garden is a nonprofit foundation, donations and ticket sales go toward the preservation and upkeep of the garden. This event makes it possible for local up-and-coming artists to establish an audience by performing as professionals on a beautifully unique stage. 480-941-1225 dbg.org/events/music-garden Mar ch 2016

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Taking Flight

Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run Writer Lauren Strait

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Fifty hot air balloons will decorate

and cheer them on from above. Each

the sky during the second annual

runner will have a chance to race

Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run

across the one and only hot air

at University of Phoenix Stadium in

balloon finish line in Arizona.

Glendale, March 4-6. The day of the event, race packet The event will be the largest balloon

pick up will be from 6-6:45 a.m. The

race in Arizona where pilots will be

run will start promptly at 7 a.m. and

competing for the Arizona State

the balloons will launch shortly after.

Champion title. Spectators will witness the launch and landing of

Runners can register at

the most beautiful vehicles in the

outwestballoonfest.com. Registration

sky and partake in a weekend full of

is $30 and includes a T-shirt, racing

special activities to keep the whole

bib, medal and admission to Out

family entertained.

West Balloon Fest Glow on the night of March 5.

“It not only generates a competitive edge for our balloon pilots, but it’s

All proceeds from the Fun Run will

also a magnificent sight to see by

benefit Cox Charities. Cox Charities

spectators,” says Vanessa Clifton, owner

will also be raffling off an iPad Pro

of Aerial Solutions, event operators for

to one lucky runner. The winner does

the Out West Balloon Fest.

not need to be present to win.

This year, spectators will be able

Balloon Glows

to watch the balloons launch each

On Friday and Saturday evenings,

morning, as well as watch them fly

bring the family out and enjoy special

toward the spectator field and glow

activities including live entertainment,

on Friday and Saturday evenings.

music, a special kids’ zone and, of course, more than 30 balloons on the

After each morning mass ascension,

ground lighting up the night.

the Prescott Regulators and their Shady Ladies will be putting on one

Bring your appetite — attendees will

of the best gunfighter shows in the

find dozens of food and novelty

Southwest. Other activities include

vendors, wine and craft beer tastings

tethered balloon rides, a kids’ zone,

and opportunities to mingle with the

a 5K Fun Run (March 5), live music

balloon pilots.

and much more. Tickets can be purchased at the

Fun Run

gate for both the morning and

The Gigablast 5K Fun Run benefiting

evening events; combination tickets

Cox Charities will be held on March

are also available. Additionally,

5. Runners will be following a course

tickets can be purchased online

that will wrap around University of

before the festival at a reduced rate.

Phoenix Stadium. As they run, they will have the unique opportunity to

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Songs of Ireland

Writer Rebecca Zaner

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Christ the Lord

to make them sleep. The enchanted instrument became

Lutheran Church in Carefree will be celebrating Irish

known as the “dispenser of sorrow, gladness and rest.”

heritage with a musical performance straight from the Emerald Isle.

“Because the harp is Ireland’s national instrument, it is a great privilege for me to represent my country with

Harpist Anne-Marie O’Farrell and mezzo-soprano Áine

an instrument I so enjoy playing,” O’Farrell says. “It

Mulvey come to CTL from their hometown in Ireland to

might be a difficult instrument to carry, but it certainly

perform a program rich in Irish history. The concert will

gets you around! The harp has taken me to Russia,

commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Irish Uprising

Africa, the Middle East, Asia and all around Europe. In

— known today as the 1916 Easter Rising — when the

some respects, its repertoire is limited, but that makes

people of Ireland rebelled to separate themselves from

it even more interesting for me because it stimulates

British rule.

me to expand and develop its repertoire and to study more about the instrument’s capabilities.”

Ireland’s national emblem is the harp. This symbol

represents a story from Irish mythology that tells how

Irish literature is rich in historic poetry that has been

Dagda, an Irish god, played the instrument, and the

collected and published by many authors. The concert

melody would sound sad enough to make the audience

features some of these traditional poems, written to

cry, happy enough to make them smile or quiet enough

music. The songs represent Ireland’s past through

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folkloric references and traditions. Folktales of leprechauns, melancholy laments of oppressed people, celebrations of freedom — all strong emotions that are present within the music. “I have a very strong interest in Irish music,” says Mulvey. “I had a wonderful choir conductor when I was young who instilled a love of all things Irish. There is such a strong heritage of both music and poetry in Ireland. I think this was particularly important 100 years ago, when the country was struggling to define a national identity that differentiated it from its British neighbors and rulers.” The determination of the Irish to separate themselves from British rule became an inspiration for musical composers of the era, and much of their music is highly patriotic. Stories and poems of Irish culture were turned into folk songs and have become part of the Irish traditions. Traditional Irish repertoire represents much of the political and cultural attributes in Ireland during the early 20th century. “For this concert, a favorite piece of mine is ‘The Mother’ by Padraig Pearse,” Mulvey says. “He wrote it in his jail cell the night before he was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising. It’s such a stirring poem and set so dramatically by T.C. Kelly.” Both Mulvey and O’Farrell grew up with music and gained an appreciation for Irish heritage while they were very young. “My parents were keen amateur musicians, playing in the Dublin Symphony Orchestra and often accompanying Gilbert and Sullivan musicals,” says Mulvey. “As a child, I was brought to these concerts and often pressed into service presenting bouquets to the soloists, which was one of my favorite jobs. I’ve been singing since I was 8 years old. I studied at the Dublin College of Music and the Leinster School of Music with Dr. Veronica Dunne. More recently, I studied at the Petrie School of Music at Converse College in South Carolina, where I took a master’s in performance, studying voice with Rebecca Turner. I’ve been back to the Dublin Symphony Orchestra as a soloist myself, and it was nice to be on the receiving end of one of those bouquets!” “My musical education began in Dublin with studies in piano, Irish harp and singing,” O’Farrell says. “I took up the harp at the age of 9 with Nancy Calthorpe, and later studied with Welsh harpist Helen Davies. As a teenager, I became interested in composition. I, too, studied at the Dublin College of Music and also at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. My Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees are from University College Dublin. I also went on to receive a first class honor master’s degree in composition from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.”

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Both musicians are proud to bring their native Irish roots and traditions to America for a world-class performance of folk music and Irish melodies. They agree that “sometimes Irish culture is presented in a rather simplistic way that doesn’t do justice to the depth of the emotional landscape or the beauty

• March 16: 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Day Eve Concert, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, Carefree • March 17, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix • March 18, 7 a.m., presentation at Anthem Rotary Iron Wood Country Club, Anthem

of the works that we’re showcasing. We hope we’re going to bring a glimpse into our culture that may

“At the turn of the last century, there was a revival in

surprise people, but that won’t disappoint those who

interest in all things Irish, which became known as the

are hoping for some familiar tunes and genres. We’re

Gaelic Revival,” Mulvey explains. “It marked new pride in

bringing some of the loveliest Irish airs, but also some

an Irish identity that was separate to the British culture

emotionally raw material that has real dramatic power.”

that had been the mark of the ruling class. There was a flowering of playwriting, poetry, music, dancing and

The concert at CTL will take place on March 16 at

even Irish hurling and football games. The music we

7 p.m. The duo will have various other performances

have chosen for our performance mostly comes from

throughout the Valley during their residence, including:

this time and is a celebration not just of the trials and tribulations, but also the mischief and humor of the

• March 12: 7 p.m., Anthem Civic Building, Anthem

Irish people.”

• March 13: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, Carefree • March 13: 12:45 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, Irish exhibit, Phoenix • March 14:

Mulvey and O’Farrell have joined together to not only inspire their audience to appreciate Irish culture, but also because music is their absolute joy.

9 a.m., performance at Gavilan Peak

Elementary School, Anthem

“The music itself inspires me,” says Mulvey. “When I find a new piece or better still, an old piece that’s

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been lost or hasn’t been given the recognition it deserves, I get excited about presenting it to people so that they can share the joy. Singing is one of the most human things you can do. You are the instrument. I love its emotional landscape, how it can touch people in the most profound ways, as well as its ability to make you happy. It’s a known antidepressant!” As for O’Farrell, “Music is a language beyond words. It can cross boundaries and its power to transform is something we have only touched the surface of. As an art form that takes place in time, it requires people to be fully present to it. This is something I find deeply satisfying.” ctlcarefree.org/living-music/

Songs of Ireland Áine Mulvey and Anne-Marie O’Farrell present “Songs of Ireland” at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix, March 17 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the “I am Ireland” cultural event marking the centenary of the 1916 Rising. The program explores both traditional repertoire and art songs that grew out of an attempt to define a nationalist culture that was uniquely Irish. The concerts will include music by the early Irish blind harper, Turlough O’Carolan; folk songs collected by Thomas Moore; and more recent art songs and contemporary music that explores different aspects of Ireland’s national identity. The program includes a number of pieces that particularly reference the 1916 Rising, including settings of poems by the revolutionary Joseph Mary Plunkett, executed by firing squad just seven hours after marrying his sweetheart; the very moving setting of Padraig Pearse’s poem “The Mother,” by T.C. Kelly, and the traditional air “Róisín Dubh” (or “Dark Rose,” an appellation used for Ireland), which inspired Sean O’Riada’s “Mise Éire” (“I am Ireland”) score for a 1960s film commemorating the Rising. “Songs of Ireland” is supported by Culture Ireland as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Program.

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Left to right: T.A. Burrows, Daniel Kurek and Damon Bolling consult during auditions.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Writer Susan Kern-Fleischer Photographer Tiffany Bolock

Serving up Great Entertainment It’s a warm winter night and a group of 10 performers are

Inside the classroom, three men are reviewing notes and

waiting outside of a classroom at Arts Learning Center

exchanging ideas as they prepare for the night ahead. T.A.

located behind Bella Vista College Preparatory School

Burrows, known affectionately as “The Versatile Entertainer,”

in North Scottsdale. They’re men and women of diverse

is the show’s director. Joining him at auditions this evening

backgrounds with one common goal: to audition for and

are two AriZoni award-winning theater professionals, Damon

get a main leading vocalist role in Desert Foothills Theater’s

Bolling, the show’s associate director, and Daniel Kurek, the

(DFT) production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” running April 1-17.

show’s musical director.

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With more than 35 years of stage experience, Burrows is a longtime DFT actor and advocate who has entertained more than one million people around the world. A New York City native, he began his entertainment career while serving in the United States Air Force. He was an unprecedented five-time winner in the Air Force Worldwide Talent Competition and he completed three world tours with the Air Force’s elite entertainment showcase, “Tops in Blue.” From there, he went on to become a professional entertainer as well as a successful producer and director.

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To find Burrows conducting auditions for a community theater is not surprising to those who know him. He may have traveled the world, but his work with community theaters is something he holds dear to his heart. “Community theater is great for both the actors and the audience,” Burrows says. “It provides the actors with a local opportunity to learn, grow, perfect their craft and perform for their friends, families and local community.” And for those seeking a professional career in acting, community theater provides an excellent

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stepping stone. “For those who just love the stage, it’s full of opportunity to do what you love,” he says. “For the audience, it’s a chance to see quality shows and excellent performers who are dedicated to the art, at a fraction of the cost of the big theaters … and they are people you often know.” Back to the auditions … Randy Sims, the show’s stage manager, calls the group into the room and distributes the show’s songbook to each person. Kurek is sitting in front of the group by his electronic keyboard, playing bits and pieces of a song and allocating roles to each performer regarding who will sing soprano, alto, tenor and so forth.

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The group begins to sing following Kurek’s lead as he

choreographer, the amazing Lynzee Foreman, is well-known

starts and stops, sometimes combining the performers in

for high energy, contemporary dance routines.

smaller groups to sing. All the while, Burrows and Bolling are

excited to have her on our production team!”

We’re

listening intently and taking notes. Later, when the performers are called in to audition individually, they’ll better assess

Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote the 39

vocal range and each performer’s ability to carry a tune.

pop standards featured in the musical revue, which first opened on Broadway in 1995. Popular songs include

The work ahead will not be easy. Once the show is cast,

“Hound Dog,” “Love Potion No. 9,” “On Broadway,” “Stand

rehearsals will begin immediately. After all, “Smokey Joe’s

By Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Spanish Harlem” and more.

Cafe” was the longest-running musical revue on Broadway, and all aspects of the show must be up to par.

“It’s a fun show featuring great music from a great era,” Burrows says. “I love the fact that the songs are so

“Our production will be very similar to the Broadway

recognizable, and I hope that we’ll have the audience

production, with a few changes in staging and our own

singing along, if not dancing in the aisles.”

choreography,” Burrows says. “We will use our own creative choreography for the most part, although some

The final cast will feature nine vocalists, five men and

facets may be the same as the original production. Our

four women. The music will be live, with five pieces: piano,

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Back to the auditions again … who made the final cut? “You’ll have to come see,” Burrows says. “But I can tell you that this is a show that you’ll love from start to finish. Plan on a night of memorable songs, high-energy dancing and even a few laughs along the way!” DFT’s production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” runs April 1-17 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets range from $26 to $32.50 for adults and $16 to $21 for youth and students. Group sale discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. 480-488-1981 dftheater.org

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Art and Soul Dennis Rowland and Sydney Blaine

Dennis Rowland will bring his heart, soul and voice to

day and honed his craft with performance gigs by night.

ProMusica Arizona’s next concert, “From Broadway to

A career-changing opportunity arrived in 1977, when

B.B. King.” Taking the stage will demonstrate not only his

he was invited to join the Count Basie Orchestra after

talent, but also his courage, his strength and the saving

auditioning for and being personally chosen by Basie to

grace of his wife and soul mate, Sydney Blaine.

be his band’s vocalist, a magnificent musical honor.

Dennis was born in 1948 and grew up in Detroit, where

Dennis toured with the Basie band for seven years,

he took to music at a very early age. He was greatly

leading with his smooth jazz style. It was during one of

influenced by jazz and Motown, and majored in music at

those tours that he and Sydney met. At the time, March

Kentucky State University. Back home, he taught music by

1980, Sydney was a student at the University of Hawaii

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and enjoying a cultural travel trip to Japan with a girlfriend. Both she and the band were staying at the Akasaka Tokyu hotel. “It was life-changing on many levels, but months passed before our paths crossed again,” Sydney remembers. Sydney relocated back home to Arizona and attended Scottsdale Community College (SCC). She then went on to Arizona State University, graduating with a degree in broadcast production. But she was also able to share time with Dennis during road trips for the Count Basie Orchestra. Basie passed away in 1984, and after some time working in Los Angeles, Dennis relocated to Phoenix as his home base. He toured with Grover Washington Jr. and immersed himself in the music and theater scene here, also establishing an educational career teaching in Valley

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high schools. Throughout the coming years, Dennis continued touring all over the world and recorded three projects with Concord Records in concert with former Basie drummer Gregg Field and other renowned artists. He also became an instructor at SCC. Sydney’s career evolved, as well; her education led to internships with affiliate television stations. She ultimately worked with PHXTV after a post-graduation internship, progressing to senior writer-producer and then executive producer. The couple’s busy lives combined in marriage in 1995.

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Everything Changes

emotionally recalls the intensive care unit neurologist

During the succeeding years, Dennis continued to

consoling her.

demonstrate his talents through teaching, music, theater and performing worldwide. Then, on the night

“She knew his talent, his presence, and said she was

of December 19, 2012, everything changed. Dennis was

deeply sorry to see his name on her patient list,” she

driving to rehearse at Asbury United Methodist Church for

says. “With a chaplain standing by, she said I might need

a Christmas Eve service. He managed to navigate through

to think about making arrangements.”

heavy holiday traffic and park in the church lot, but as he entered the chapel, he suffered a massive stroke.

But they fought back. After three weeks in the hospital — part of the time in a coma — and treatment by Barrow

“He was in such bad shape, he couldn’t even tell first

Neurological Institute doctors and therapists, Dennis was

responders his name,” says Sydney. “They rushed him to

alive, but starting on a very long road to recovery. His

St. Joe’s emergency room.” His heart had thrown a clot

brain and body needed to learn everything all over again.

that had lodged in the left side of his brain. It was a difficult and stressful time for the couple. Sydney It was in the ER, during a crucial intervention procedure

became caregiver, teacher, coordinator and cheerleader.

with only 4 percent risk of failure, that he suffered a

She resigned from her business career, taking on a new

cerebral hemorrhage; his damaged brain tissue was

and overwhelming role. But she is grateful.

bleeding out. Dennis was not expected to survive. Even then, however, he was surrounded by fans. Sydney

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“We received immense and loving support from day one,”

she says. “Prayers and countless kindnesses — musician friends even provided music therapy to him in our home.” The Beat Goes On After many months of continuing speech and physical therapy, Dennis is back at work as an educator, teaching music at SCC, and is performing once again. For Sydney, his evolving wellness is a tribute not only to his caregivers, but also to his remarkable commitment to recovery. “He’s about reclaiming his music, his place in the classroom with his students and his place alongside his brothers and sisters in music,” she says. “He’s a full-court press inspiration.” As is Sydney. Dennis’ smooth jazz interpretations will be on display as part of ProMusica Arizona’s next concert, “From Broadway to B.B. King.” Selections will include swing and Delta blues music in the style of legendary jazz musician B.B. King and others, as well as Broadway favorites from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Performances are on March 5 at 3 p.m. at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at 101 Easy St. in Carefree, and on March 6 at 3 p.m. at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., in Sun City. 623-326-5172 pmaz.org 480-423-6333 dennis.rowland@scottsdalecc.edu dennisrowland.com

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Take it Easy

Writer Barb Evans

Easy Street Arts Festival The picturesque tree-lined streets surrounding the

his work as “historically and culturally influenced, not

beautiful Carefree Desert Gardens will transform into a

historically or culturally correct.”

vibrant and stunning outdoor gallery March 18-20, as more than 150 local and nationally acclaimed artists

Also featured are husband and wife artists Cynthia

gather for this year’s Easy Street Arts Festival.

Downs and Ernie Apodaca from Tucson. Cynthia creates sophisticated jewelry designs by fusing precious metals

An eclectic mix of original abstract and contemporary

with unusual stones, fossils and minerals. Over the

works in oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; stone and

years, she has become a successful award-winning

bronze sculptures; etchings and mixed media will be

artist and has exhibited in prestigious, nationally juried

displayed and available for purchase along with a vast

shows in New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and

array of pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry and

San Francisco.

select fine crafts. Ernie’s custom furniture pieces are made by hand with Among the featured artists is sculptor Robert Brubaker

kiln-dried alder wood frames and adorned with the

of Cornville, Arizona. Brubaker’s anthropomorphic

finest, high-quality leather, fabric and hides, resulting in

characters of animals evoke the feeling of the Old

contemporary stylized functional art with strong ties to

West and have been featured in galleries across

both American Indian culture and Western lore.

California, Arizona and New Mexico. Brubaker describes

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The juried art show, produced by Vermillion Festivals, is one of the most anticipated festivals of the season and attracts members of such prestigious groups as Western Artists of America, Southwest Premier Arts, Arizona Art Alliance and the Sonoran Arts League. These organizations are vital contributors to the cultural life in our communities, and a focal point for artists and art patrons. Shadows of Black Mountain’s cactusstudded foothills will serve as a beautiful backdrop while taking a break to enjoy some serious wine tasting. Cottonwood’s Arizona Stronghold Vineyards and Scottsdale’s Su Vino Winery will be on hand to keep the wine glasses filled with their latest reds, whites and blends. The festival will also feature artist demonstrations, musical performances by Inka Gold and Tony Duncan with Estun-bah, and delicious local cuisine, as well as an emerging artists tent featuring dozens of up-and-coming artists. After taking in the sights and sounds of the festival, make sure to leave yourself enough time to discover the area’s eclectic and renowned assortment of unique shops, galleries, boutiques and real Western saloons. It all makes for the perfect opportunity to savor an easygoing, Arizona springtime day. Easy Street Arts Festival March 18-20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St., Carefree, 85377 Free admission and parking 623-734-6526 vermillionpromotions.com Mar ch 2016

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And the award goes to… Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Award Finalists Many of us have had parents, mentors or supervisors

marketplace,” says Patty Villeneuve, Carefree Cave Creek

tell us a version of, “You get back what you put into it.”

Chamber of Commerce executive director.

This year’s Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce’s distinguished group of Businesses of the Year and

Each year, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce

Volunteers of the Year finalists would certainly echo these

salutes businesses and volunteers of distinction at the

sentiments.

Celebration of Excellence Awards ceremony. This year’s award winners will be recognized on Thursday, March 31 at

“The Celebration of Excellence Awards gives the Chamber

Venues Café, 34 Easy St., Carefree, from 8 to 10 a.m. Cost

an opportunity to honor the businesses and member

is $25 per person and includes a breakfast buffet. The

volunteers who give back to the community and help

public is invited to attend. Please RSVP to the Chamber at

the Chamber promote goodwill in the local business

480-488-3381 by March 25.

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Congratulations to the 2016 finalists!

Business of the Year Finalists The UPS Store, Carefree Michael Kennelly and Mark Waters own the three UPS Stores in Cave Creek, Terravita and Carefree. They believe in a customer-focused approach combined with a goal to make doing business extremely easy and turnkey. Kennelly, Waters and their team love being the go-to place for the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last-minute banner, business card and poster needs. They are very proud to have the No. 1 ranked store out of 140 UPS Stores in the state of Arizona in the categories of revenue, small package shipping, UPS freight (large item) shipping and printing services. Kennelly and Waters attribute about 95 percent of achieving this ranking to the small businesses in the Cave Creek, Carefree and Scottsdale area. They also highly recommend joining the Chamber of Commerce, which is where they made many of their local business relationships. 36889 N. Tom Darlington Rd., Carefree, 85377, 480-488-4499, theupsstorelocal.com/0610. Tech 4 Life, Carefree Founded in 2002, Tech 4 Life began as a single person providing technology services up and down Carefree Highway. Due to a neighborly approach and high satisfaction survey ratings, they now employ eight people from the Cave Creek and Carefree area. The office in Carefree assists thousands of folks with their Apple and PC devices and also makes onsite visits. Tech 4 Life also gives free training every week at the Desert Foothills Library. The ability to serve the community through the Chamber has built long-term relationships that would not have been possible otherwise. Tech 4 Life was the 2015 Silver Spur Award recipient. 748 Easy St., Ste. 10, Carefree, 85377, 480-553-9171, techfourlife.com.

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Sonoran Arts League,

Mick Ennis

Cave Creek

Mick had a distinguished 20-

The Sonoran Arts League is a

year career with the New York

nonprofit organization formed in

Fire Department (FDNY) before

1975 as the Cave Creek Craft

moving to Arizona in 1997,

Council. The organization’s 600

when he joined the Foothills

members actively participate in

Sentinel newspaper as associate

community outreach programs,

editor. He continues his writing

youth mentoring and art

vocation as a volunteer editor

education. The League produces several events, such

for a monthly newsletter for the FDNY retirees, Phoenix

as the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale,

division. Mick is no stranger to community involvement. He

Small Works Holiday Show and the yearly Sonoran Festival

is a member of Knights of Columbus (52 years), Kiwanis (34

of Art, and partners with the Foothills Food Bank and

years) and has graciously volunteered for the Thunderbird

Resource Center on the annual Empty Bowls Project. They

Fine Art and Wine Festival every weekend and has attended

also offer a variety of enriching programs, including youth

every Chamber mixer and business breakfast since 1997!

art and education, youth art/teacher support, an annual

Mick was honored by the Chamber in 2011 as Volunteer of

art supply drive and the free veteran art program in Cave

Year. He loves giving back to the community and we are

Creek that is soon expanding to downtown Phoenix.

fortunate that he has immediate plans to move up to Cave Creek. 480-473-3192 sinne@cox.net.

The League teamed up with The Boulders Resort in 2014 to bring the public an exceptional collection of artwork, art

Jennifer McGirr

workshops, artists-in-residence and art events, all in one

Jennifer has been in banking

beautiful place: the Gallery at el Pedregal. Sonoran Arts

for more than 20 years, in

League is also launching a full-fledged “Art Classes for All

between raising three teenagers

Ages” program. Summer 2016 marks the official start of

and owning a business

the Sonoran Arts League Summer Foothills Art Academy,

back in Massachusetts for

which is open to all ages, kindergarten to adults. 6051

10 years. She spends many

E. Hidden Valley Dr., Cave Creek, 85337, 480-575-6624,

hours outside of banking,

sonoranartsleague.org.

promoting and recruiting members for the Chamber of Commerce. Her enthusiasm is

Volunteer of the Year Finalists

contagious, as she led the team in building the Christmas

Lena McCoy

float, took charge of the Chamber’s ambassador program

A familiar face at Chamber

and numerous other activities. As an executive banking

ribbon cutting ceremonies,

relationship manager with National Bank of Arizona

Lena truly enjoys meeting new

premier wealth services division at Gainey Ranch, Jennifer

business owners. Building on

is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-net-worth

these friendships, Lena finds

individuals. She uses her extensive background in banking,

she can often rely on them

sales and community service to cultivate lasting relationships

to trade business expertise.

with her clients. In addition to the Chamber, Jennifer is

A huge standout for her was

an active member of National Bank of Arizona’s Women’s

volunteering for the Christmas parade for the first time this

Financial Group, the National Association of Women

year. At the parade, she saw people coming together and

Business Owners, Arizona Small Business Association and

showing a positive impression of Carefree. Lena has lived

Carefree Kiwanis. Jennifer enjoys teaching financial literacy

in Cave Creek for 12 years. She started volunteering at the

to youth, especially through Junior Achievement with

Gold Mine Thrift Store in 2009. She became their full-time

National Bank of Arizona. She is currently the immediate

manager in 2013 and began attending Chamber events on

past president of the 2015-16 board of directors. Past

a regular basis. Lena is currently the secretary on the 2015-

honors include 2015 Volunteer of the Year, the 2014

16 board of directors. 480-488-3721, ljrmccoy@msn.com.

Golden T.E.E. Award recipient and 2013 Ambassador of the Year. 480-595-2002, jennifer.mcgirr@nbarizona.com.

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Bob Hesselgesser “Giving back to the community and volunteering is part of making your living,” according to Bob. A resident since 2000, Bob loves the people here in the Valley, which is apparent, as he consistently participates in Chamber events and sells raffle tickets throughout the year. He particularly enjoyed assisting attendees and seeing a lot of people at the Thunderbird Art and Wine Festival last year. Bob’s career has been in sales and marketing in a variety of industries, but the CITY Sun Times was lucky to find him seven years ago. This is his first involvement with a Chamber of Commerce in his professional career, but Bob is no stranger to community involvement and service. He was named the 2011 Ambassador of the Year. He has enjoyed volunteering for various organizations, including the Jaycees and Kiwanis, where his most fun was being a bell ringer and dressing as Santa Claus. Bob most notably served our country in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 602-2147661, bob@citysuntimes.com.

2016 Celebration of Excellence Award nominees: Business of the Year Sonoran Arts League, Tech 4 Life, The UPS Store, Carefree Coverings, The Horny Toad, Easy Street Galleria, My Sweet Blessings, Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue, Valerie’s Furniture and Accents, CITY Sun Times, Carefree Floors, AZ Professional Care Services, Parkway Bank, Local Jonny’s, English Rose Tea Room, Harold’s Corral Volunteer of the Year Lena McCoy, Jennifer McGirr, Bob Hesselgesser, Mick Ennis, Natalie Bowers, Susie Dymoke, Jim Hundman, Pat Bell Demers, Maria Nixon, Connie Kozma

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Dining Guide

Spotlight

Passion in Every Cup Carefree Coffee Roastery Carefree and Cave Creek are towns where you can either dare to be different or move out of the way of those who are. The Carefree Coffee Roastery is just that — different. And you can taste that difference in every cup poured by roast master, Lars Hesse. His depth of knowledge and certifications come with many years of study and experience, and it doesn’t end there. You can see his passion continuously brewing behind the counter as he tests out original drinks. Lars is well-versed in the traditional art of microroasting, something he does every day to ensure that his brews are perfectly fresh and served at the right temperature. By the time you’ve finished your first cup, you will know more about coffee than you ever imagined; Lars enjoys bringing customers an optimum experience while enhancing their understanding of coffee and brewing techniques. From rare coffees and cold nitro brews to fine tea and hot chocolate, there’s something for everyone, including delicious treats. Located at the crossroads of Cave Creek and Carefree, towns that pride themselves on being unique destinations, the Carefree Coffee Roastery has already built a base of loyal clients for their unique blends. As word spreads, that base of devoted customers will continue to grow. Stop by and sample some of their delightful coffees and teas, and look for their tent at many local events. Carefree Coffee Roastery 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree Hours: Monday thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday 480-595-5050 carefreecoffeeroastery.com

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Marketplace

Spotlight Bags and Rags One of Carefree’s most

unique offerings is Bags and Rags, a ladies’ fine apparel, handbags and accessories boutique. Located at 16 Easy Street in the heart of the downtown shopping district, Bags and Rags offers stylish, comfortable, easy care clothing for women of all ages and body types. Many well-respected designers — most of whose goods are made in the United States and Canada —

are represented at Bags and

Rags, including Bali, Tribal, Isabelle and I.C. As the name would suggest, Bags and Rags has an outstanding selection of unique, attractive and appropriately priced handbags. If you are in the market for a quality, stand-out purse, you will find it here. To complement your look with finishing touches, Bags and Rags also offers accessories like sunglasses and handmade jewelry created by local artists. Bags and Rags is an intimate boutique; proprietor Rose Toon is dedicated to helping you find the right look for your personality and body shape. Rose has years of experience in retail and views her clients as friends, striving to make them feel welcome — never pressured or uncomfortable — and at the same time, look absolutely fabulous. Time spent in her shop is fun and relaxing. As the seasons change, so does inventory, and new merchandise arrives often. So the next time you visit Carefree, don’t miss one of the jewels of downtown. Take some time to browse in Bags and Rags for clothing and accessories you won’t see every day. 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street, Carefree facebook.com/Bags-Rags-185596678168295/

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Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists At Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists in Scottsdale Westland, we strive to provide our patients with exceptional quality foot and ankle care. As a husband and wife podiatry team, we felt it only fitting that we incorporate “family” into our practice name, because that is what we are all about. When we envisioned our practice, we wanted to create a reputation in the community that we could be proud of, and we do that every day by listening to our patients’ needs, meeting their expectations and doing what we can to return them to the activities they love. Whether you are young or old, make every step count! We look forward to offering our knowledge and expertise in a comfortable and caring environment. Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists Drs. Derek and Whitney Hunchak 480-361-2500 33777 N. Scottsdale Rd. #101, Scottsdale

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Accounting services On The Money 602-989-0524 onthemoneyaz.com

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Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105

Aesthetician Skincare by Stephanie 602-326-0928 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. Inside Sherri’s Hair Salon

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SkinRevision 480-828-0987 7301 E Sundance Trail, C102 Inside North Valley Medical Center AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Antiques Arizona Territorial Company 99 Easy Street 480-595-9110 Un Jour En France 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-575-1130 ARt Gallery Saddle Up Gallery 6401 E. Cave Creek Rd. #3B 480-577-8426 Attorney John W. Stevens, Attorney 480-488-2591 Carefree Area Auction House J. Levine Auction 480-223-1307 reception@jlevines.com Barber Sam’s Barber Shop 480-488-3929 samsbarbershop.com Beauty Salon Michael Anthony 312-343-9206 8888 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Sugar Skull Salon 6450 E. Cave Creek Rd. Ste 105 602-524-1219 Studio C Salon 480-664-0602 studiocsalonsaz.com

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Recipe

Spring Ravioli Soup Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

While we love it tossed in marinara sauce, ravioli is also an outstanding addition to soups. Fresh, pre-made ravioli cooks in minutes, making for an easy, yet satisfying weekday meal. This recipe for Spring Ravioli Soup featuring shredded chicken, green peas and spinach, is both light and hearty for a seamless transition to spring.

Spring Ravioli Soup Yield: 4 servings

Directions: Place the chicken breasts and chicken stock into a large pot. Cover partially with a lid and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. As the chicken

2 chicken breasts, bone-in and skinless 8 quarts low sodium chicken stock 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup onions, diced ½ cup celery, diced ½ cup carrots, diced 1 bay leaf 9 ounces cheese ravioli 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped ½ cup peas, frozen or fresh 3 cups baby spinach

simmers, skim the foam and excess fat from the top as needed. Carefully remove the chicken from the stock and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, add the garlic, onions, celery, carrots and bay leaf to the stock and partially cover once again. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and shred it with two forks. Place the chicken back into the simmering liquid with the vegetables. Discard the bones. Add the cheese ravioli, parsley and peas to the soup and simmer until the ravioli is tender. At the last minute, stir in the spinach and add salt and pepper to taste.

salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese, grated

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Remove the bay leaf before serving. Transfer the soup to serving bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

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