Images Arizona: Carefree/Cave Creek April 2016 Issue

One Shot

Makes History

Carefree

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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 Suzanne Wright Lara Piu

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

GRAPHIC ARTIST Jennifer Satterlee

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Images Arizona is published by ImagesAZ Inc. Copyright Š 2016 by ImagesAZ, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction, in whole or part, without permission is prohibited.

The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited material.

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Local First A R I Z O NA

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OSTEEN SCHATZBERG

DIGITAL HORSE SERVICES

Welcome A

After saying goodbye to our amazing graphic designer and publisher’s assistant, Sam Paul, last month, I knew we had some big shoes to fill. I am delighted to announce that Jennifer Satterlee has agreed to take on the challenge, and am confident she will be a welcome addition to our Images Arizona team. Jennifer hit the ground running in this latest issue, showing an astute eye for detail and an appreciation for the artistry that Sam previously brought to the role.

Our team wears many hats: writers, editors, designers

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and photographers, to be sure; but also mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles … students, teachers, friends. Our responsibilities are, at times, seemingly endless, which is why I am continually grateful that each member of my staff devotes one of their many hats to creating the beautiful words, photos and graphics that fill these pages.

Since we’re on the subject of art appreciation, I can’t help but comment on the beauty of the desert blooms

Lovely Lucerne The Jewel of Switzerland

Functional Art: HF Coors P. 68

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and greenery that mark this especially springy time of year. There is no time like the present to fill up our calendars with outdoor activity — before triple-digit temperatures come knocking! As usual, our Community section gives you plenty of events to choose from.

Enjoy!

Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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MEET THE

Paul & Jennifer If you know a family

Konerkofamily

Writer Shannon Severson Photographer Loralei Lazurek

When it comes to baseball, the Konerko name is a familiar one. Paul Konerko is best known as a Chicago White Sox standout — a six-time All Star, World Series champion, Roberto Clemente award winner and multiple record holder after 18 years in the major leagues. But a new chapter is beginning for Paul, his wife, Jennifer, and their three young children, right here in Scottsdale.

you would like to nominate, please email

Jennifer grew up in Scottsdale and Paul moved to Arizona from Providence, Rhode Island at

shelly@imagesaz.com.

the age of 12, eventually attending Chaparral High School. He was drafted in the first round

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Locally owned and operated, Carefree Outdoor Living is a convenient resource for all your outdoor needs. The age of the outdoor room has arrived and Carefree Outdoor Living has firmly established itself as the go-to resource for innovative outdoor room components, designs and patio furniture.

Located in the Carefree Marketplace 36889 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Suite C-5 Carefree, Arizona 85377

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(13th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers but soon enough, landed in Chicago, where he played for the White Sox for 14 years — a veritable lifetime by professional baseball standards.

After retiring from baseball in 2014, it seemed natural for the Konerko family to return to their roots and extended family in Scottsdale, having met 16 years ago at a now closed Paradise Valley restaurant.

Their children, Nicholas, Owen and Amelia, enjoy spending time with their parents, grandparents, cousins and friends, and attend Black Mountain Elementary School in North Scottsdale.

“Both of our families are here, and without them, our lives wouldn’t work,” says Jennifer.

While their permanent home is now here in the desert, there will always be a piece of their hearts that belongs to Chicago. The family still owns a home in their old neighborhood and routinely goes back for visits, even spending Halloween in the Windy City so their children could be with friends.

“Paul and I grew up here, so our connection is here,” says Jennifer.

“However, the experiences we were able to have in Chicago were so different. We are extremely close with our neighbors, the Friedmans.

That’s the biggest connection to Chicago for me. Our kids grew up together. We both absolutely love the city and people of Chicago with all our hearts. It will always be a part of our lives.”

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The couple continues to be involved in the Bring Me Home Campaign, benefiting Children’s Home and Aid in Chicago, bringing awareness to the needs of foster children. It’s a cause close to their hearts, as Jennifer’s parents are a foster family. Paul and Jennifer are also honorary co-chairs of Driving Out Domestic Violence, a charitable foundation started by former major leaguer Mark Teahen and his wife, Lauren, benefitting Chrysalis Shelter in Phoenix.

A major league baseball player plays 162 games per year, half of those on the road, away from family. Life has definitely changed to include a lot more family togetherness.

“Being home with my family has been the most enjoyable part of retirement for me,” says Paul. “I get to see my wife and kids every day. There’s nothing better than that. I’m able to help coach my son’s baseball team and take my daughter to dance class. And I can now play pick-up hockey and golf all year.”

While Paul’s number 14 uniform may have been retired by the White Sox, there’s nothing retiring about this couple as they launch a new brand of fitness in the DC Ranch neighborhood this month.

With the motto, “Train Smarter,” Fitwall Scottsdale blends group fitness and technology for a fun, effective workout.

The bodyweight-focused, 40-minute interval training sessions aim to develop strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Jennifer first discovered Fitwall in Solana Beach, California, and was immediately hooked.

“I’ve done just about every style of group fitness classes in a small group setting there is, particularly over the past five years — Pilates, yoga, spinning, you name it,” says Jennifer.

“But I always felt like I needed more after those workouts. I felt I needed to add in a run to get more cardio, or go lift weights in order to supplement my strength routine. Fitwall is the first class that I felt addressed all areas. It’s so wellrounded and challenging enough that I had nothing left for extra workouts!”

Determined to see if this was a business they could truly lend their name to, the couple traveled to the San Diego area and began taking Fitwall classes three days per week for several months, challenging the workout, the technology and the business model.

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Not only did Jennifer come to crave the workouts, but she also noticed changes in her overall functional wellness, evidenced in improved posture and decreased lower back pain. Paul, too, noticed marked improvement in tone and function.

“Aesthetically speaking, there’s no doubt it makes you look better,” says Paul. “But more than that, from a flexibility and athletic standpoint, it makes you a better functioning human being. It’s a heck of a lot easier to look good than to actually be strong and functioning at an optimal level.”

Fitwall studios consist of two rows of individual walls with slats (similar to a ladder) and anchor points for fitness bands, pulleys, steps and other attachments that serve to challenge every part of the body during every session. The slats allow participants to increase or decrease the intensity or resistance of each move by changing hand, foot or equipment position.

Every element of the workout — and strength and conditioning progress — is displayed and tracked via an iPad at each station and a wearable heart rate monitor “peanut.” The 8:1 client to coach ratio ensures that no one is lost in the shuffle, accommodating a diverse range of fitness levels and abilities. Safety is paramount, an aspect of particular importance for Jennifer, a former nurse, and Paul, as an athlete.

A planned “Focus Room” will feature free weights, customized programming and semi-private fitness training for members wanting an even more in-depth experience.

“A lot of the exercises done during a Fitwall workout are the same types of things I’ve done during [past] baseball seasons to get ready for games and stay strong,” says Paul. “We did a lot of bodyweight stuff, creating a workout area wherever we were to get a workout in. There are a handful of moves that are proprietary to the wall, but most are very similar to moves that anyone has done in other workouts. You quickly become accustomed to the wall.”

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atmosphere creates a “niche within a niche” approach that they hope will deliver value, motivate their clientele to fully utilize their memberships and create a feeling of belonging. Classes not only end with high fives all around for a job well done, but also cold lavender and mintscented towels and a round of coconut water shots.

“Our approach is always to create the kind of place where we’d like to work out,” says Paul. “It’s a business, but it’s also our passion that drives us. For the long term, we are excited to create a place that we are proud to have our name on and truly get people the results they’re looking for.”

Part of what cemented their decision to move forward with Fitwall was the feedback and enthusiasm of their friends and now business partners, Matanda and Tena Doss, who have backgrounds in the tech sector and nutrition, respectively. The friends and family approach continues with Jennifer’s father, Tom Wells, providing signage from his Heritage Graphics business here in the Valley, and the Konerko kids visiting to climb the walls on occasion. Paul and Jennifer envision gathering their gym members for community events and bonding experiences as part of the Fitwall family.

There were naysayers who warned that adjusting to retirement from professional sports was tough on families, but Jennifer couldn’t disagree more.

“Paul is a wonderful father and husband,” says Jennifer.

“When he retired, he told me that it’s my time to do something I’ve always wanted to do and that he is taking a back seat now. He’s a very selfless and humble man. I can’t run this ship without him. He is the glue that holds us together.”

The first trial class at Fitwall is always free. New customers can try a seven-day unlimited test drive for $39. Classes are offered seven days per week, mornings and evenings, with both six-month and month-to-month memberships available. Seasonal residents can freeze their memberships once per year or utilize a punch card for individual classes.

480-666-8825 fitwall.com/locations/scottsdale

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COMMUNITY ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS Writer Barb Evans

APRIL 10 DINNER WITH WOLVES Experience the mystique of the Mexican gray wolf, one of the planet’s most endangered mammals, while supporting the Defenders of Wildlife and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center at this intimate dinner that includes a guided tour of the Conservation Center. $250. 4-7 p.m. Transportation provided from My Sister’s Closet, Lincoln Village, 6204 N. Scottsdale Rd. Event takes place at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., 480-471-9109, dinnerwithwolves.com.

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trick rider Whitney Carter. Check website for times. Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., cavecreekprorodeo.com.

APRIL 2, 9, 16 EL PEDREGAL CONCERT SERIES AND ART SHOW El Pedregal’s popular concert series is back with some of your favorite Valley music groups, including Chuck E. Baby and the All-Stars, April 2; The Sugar Thieves, April 9; and Khani Cole, April 16.

Admission includes art show and concert.

Proceeds benefit Singleton Community Services. $8. Art show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; concert: 1-3 p.m. el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., elpedregal.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS keep and one to auction off

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to support veteran programs.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: CALLIGRAPHY

Classes held the first and third

Put pen to paper to learn

10:30 to 12:30 p.m., Sonoran

basic calligraphy strokes

Arts League, 6051 E. Hidden

and create a touching

Valley Dr., 480-575-6624,

card for mom, just in

sonoranartsleague.org.

Thursday of every month. Free.

time for Mother’s Day. All

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ages welcome. Registration requested. $5. 1:30-3 p.m.,

PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: OCOTILLO WINDS

Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764,

The Ocotillo Winds are a

cavecreekmuseum.org.

refreshingly entertaining breeze from the desert Southwest whose fast-paced programs

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are packed with the dynamic

DARYLE SINGLETARY CONCERT

oboist Martin Schuring,

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

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Country Left” immediately following the PRCA performance at Cave

CAREFREE SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES

Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., cavecreekprorodeo.com. To

Come to the heart of Carefree and dance to the sounds of some of the area’s best musicians. April performers include Marmalade Skies, April 3; The Herndon Brothers, April 17; and ‘56, April 24. 1 p.m.

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., 480-488-3686, carefree.org.

APRIL 6-10 ARIZONA BIKE WEEK Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy daily rides, races, parties, activities and more at this annual festival that also features top name manufacturers, builders and vendors with the latest parts, bikes, accessories and apparel.

Check website for event times and ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd.,

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Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo. $22-$28, includes rodeo. 7:30 p.m. Cave purchase tickets: 480-840-0457, ticketforce.com.

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HELPING WITH HORSEPOWER LAUNCH PARTY

PVCC JAZZ UNDER THE STARS

Celebrate the launching of the Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program, a nationally recognized program that teaches life lessons to at-risk youth through repairing and customizing a broken motorcycle, and its partnership with the Desert Foothills Family YMCA. Free.

3-6 p.m. Arizona Bike Week at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Chuck Franklin Law’s booth, 16601 N. Scottsdale Rd., helpingwithhorsepower.com.

energy of three virtuosos: clarinetist Robert Spring and bassoonist Albie Micklich. $20. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448, pinnacleconcerts.com.

Experience an evening of jazz under the stars with big band music performed by Paradise Valley Community College’s Monday and Wednesday Big Band and special guests.

Free. 7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley Community College, Center for the Performing Arts’ outdoor amphitheater, 18401 N. 32nd St., 602-787-7738,

APRIL 8-10 3RD ANNUAL CAREFREE DAYS FESTIVAL Browse one-of-a-kind artwork from more than 75 prestigious arts and crafts exhibitors

paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

in this three-day arts and

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entertainment festival woven

ART CLASSES FOR VETERANS Veterans, it’s your turn to be part of the arts! Bring a photo of your favorite pet and create two pieces of artwork: one to

throughout the picturesque center of Carefree. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., 480-488-2014, carefreeazfestivals.com.

APRIL 8, 15, 17 UPSCALE SINGERS PRESENT “BACK TO BROADWAY” Enjoy dinner and a show with the North Valley’s Upscale Singers as they perform favorite Broadway musical medleys. April 8: $65. 5:30 p.m., Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 E. Desert Hills Dr.; April 15 and 17: $50. 5:30 p.m., Opera House at Carefree Resort, 37220 N. Mule Train Rd., 480-575-0188, upscalesingers.com.

APRIL 9 MIM CONCERT: VAUD AND THE VILLAINS Experience a raucous night with this 19-piece, 1930s, New Orleans-style orchestra and cabaret that presents an exuberant fusion of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll. $33.50$38.50. 7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-4786000, mim.org.

APRIL 10 CAVE CREEK MUSEUM SPAGHETTI DINNER Come join the bidding on auction items and balloon fun and get great spaghetti at this third annual fundraiser. $7-$15.

4-7 p.m. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.

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APRIL 13 DFC-AAS LECTURE: THE EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES OF GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL, THE FATHER OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Celebrate April

for the arts!

Arizona humanities speaker Hugh Grinnell discusses the explorations and discoveries of

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his distant cousin, respected naturalist, explorer and “Father of American Conservation” p.m. Good Shepherd of the Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

APRIL 13 PVCC HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NIGHT High school seniors and their families can learn more about Paradise Valley Community College’s programs of study, student services and resources at this informational meeting featuring faculty, staff and a panel of current students talking about their college experience. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Paradise Valley Community College, Union Hills campus, 18401 N. 32nd St., 602-787-7638, paradisevalley.edu/highschool.

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APRIL 16, 17 CAVE CREEK HOME EXPO More than 20 of Cave Creek’s furniture and home furnishing businesses will be on hand at this outdoor market to help you get inspired for your next home decorating project. April 16: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 17: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., cavecreekhomeexpo.com.

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PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: ORGANIZED RHYTHM

CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS SEMINAR: SAVING MONARCH BUTTERFLIES

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. 7:30 p.m.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-5859448, pinnacleconcerts.com.

Steve and Julie Plath, owners of Signature Botanica, share how a carefully planted home garden can provide a refuge and habitat for breeding monarch butterflies. $5. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Carefree Town Council Chambers, 100 Easy St., 480-488-3686, carefree.org.

fundraiser and garden party

6 PM, A THE GROTT auction.

that features fun, food, music, libations and a silent

6 p.m. The Grotto Cafe, 6501 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-575-

food

BEER

fun

George Bird Grinnell. Free. 7:30 Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E.

fundr l a u n n A Support the Sonoran Arts en pa d r a G & League with this annual APRIL FOR THE ARTS

6624, sonoranartsleague.org.

music

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Experience and celebrate East vibrant musical and dance performances, hands-on activities, exhibit talks and temporary henna body art.

Activities and performances 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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APRIL 21 LADIES BUNCO NIGHT Join Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills for a fun-filled evening of Bunco, complete with prizes and refreshments. Proceeds support club programs, such as scholarships for women returning to school, backpacks filled with supplies for local students and holiday gifting for families in need. $20. 6 p.m.

Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-5685005, sisaguarofoothills.org.

APRIL 23 ENGLISH ROSE TEA ROOM TRIBUTE TO DOWNTON ABBEY Come in period costume and pay tribute to the beloved British drama series at this all-day

APRIL 22-24 PMAZ PRESENTS “SEA TO SHINING SEA” Celebrate breathtaking landscapes of majestic wilderness and amazing

celebratory tea party featuring live music, special guests, vintage cars, photo opportunities and a trivia challenge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste. 103, 480-488-

natural wonders with

4812, carefreetea.com.

ProMusica Arizona Chorale

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and Orchestra’s tribute to the 100th anniversary of our national parks. $20, adults; $17.50, seniors (60+); $12, students 16-22 years old; free, children 15 and younger. April 22: 7:30 p.m., Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway; April 23: 7:30 p.m., Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd.; April 24: 3 p.m., American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., 623-326-5172, pmaz.org.

SKETCHING MADE EASY WITH ROBERTA KRITZIA Beginners and experienced artists can both learn valuable sketching skills from respected art instructor Roberta Kritzia as she shares work done by artists throughout history and demonstrates the techniques of rendering form and volume on paper.

Registration required. $50 plus $10 materials fee. 1-3 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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APRIL 25 GOLF-FORE-CHARITY Enjoy a great round of golf at two of Scottsdale’s premier private golf courses

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in support of St. Vincent de Paul and other local charities

SEDONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR

at this event presented by the Our Lady of Joy Knights of Columbus. Check website for

Meet with various Verde Valley

times. Troon Country Club,

artists inside their working

25000 N. Windy Walk Dr.; Desert Highlands Golf Club, 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., 480-616-5321.

APRIL 25 ROTARY CLUB OF SCOTTSDALE’S “SERVICE ABOVE SELF” AWARDS DINNER The Rotary Club of Scottsdale recognizes individuals and groups for their outstanding service and volunteerism with this awards dinner that features NFL Hall of Famer Nick Lowery. $40. 5:30 p.m.

McCormick Ranch Golf Club, West Lawn Pavilion, 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., 480-945-6758, scottsdalerotary.org.

APRIL 23 Support the Desert Foothills Land Trust with this fundraiser featuring a cocktail reception, live auction, costumed riders and horses, and a gourmet dinner by Chef Tony Rea. $250. 5-9:30 p.m. Los Cedros USA Equestrian Facility, 8700 E. Black Mountain Rd., 480-488-6131, dflt.org.

sedonaartistscoalition.org.

Proceeds benefit Mother’s Grace Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to supporting mothers and children who have faced adversity and hardship. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Paradise Valley Country Club, 7101 Tatum Blvd., 480-320-9466,

APRIL 29 AHA! MOMENTS

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Join several contributing

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authors who have shared their

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life-changing events — in the

other celestial events. Free.

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map of studio locations.

their inspirational work.

constellations, meteors and

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check website for downloadable

pay tribute to mothers and

telescopes and learn about

the Valley for an elegant

Visual Artists’ Coalition. Free.

champagne brunch to

through high-powered

Join moms from around

tour presented by the Sedona

celebrate Mother’s Day and

Come view the night stars

MOTHER’S GRACE BRUNCH

artwork in this self-guided

SONORAN STARS FUNDRAISER

mothers-grace.org.

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studios and purchase original

7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-493-2600, paradisevalley. edu/blackmountain.

aha moments — stories of book, “Acupuncture for Your Soul: A Collection of LifeChanging Aha! Moments,” by Rae Jacob. Tea and cake will be served in celebration of life’s special experiences, and books will be available for sale.

Registration required. Free.

2-3:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

Big Bronco celebrates its 16th birthday with live music, food, drinks and a special sale on their Western and Southwestern furniture, home decor, accessories and gifts. Ten percent of all sale proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization.

Free. 5-8 p.m. Big Bronco, 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd., bigbroncocavecreek.com.

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APRIL 30 HEALTHY KIDS DAY Inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active with this national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families, featuring activities, giveaways, arts and crafts, face painting, bounce house, food vendors and more.

Free. 9 a.m. to noon. Desert Foothills Family YMCA, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-212-6293, valleyymca.org/desert-foothills.

MORRIS HALL EARNS RANK AS NO. 1 ESTATE PLANNING FIRM Ranking Arizona, an opinion poll where voters rank a variety of Arizona services and industries, recently named the law firm of Morris Hall, PLLC, as No. 1 for 2016 in two categories: Estate and Trust Law Firm in Arizona; and Law Firm with 20 or Fewer Attorneys. The ranking was determined by the general public with voting throughout the year.

For more than 40 years, Morris Hall has dedicated its practice to estate planning, and for the last 20 years, has engaged exclusively in estate planning and supporting areas of the law. For more information, visit morristrust.com.

RENOWNED SCULPTOR AND ARTIST RAY VILLAFANE TO RETURN TO CAREFREE Based on the overwhelming success and attendance of last October’s “Enchanted Pumpkin Garden” event, the Carefree Town Council unanimously voted to extend the town’s relationship with world-renowned sculptor and artist, Ray Villafane, for events through 2016 and 2017. Carefree will use Ray’s services in a year-round partnership that will include multiple artistic exhibits such as sand sculpting, permanent art in the Gardens and an even stronger, more immersive exhibit in October. Villafane says he is looking into moving his family to Carefree and is honored that the town has invited him to do more.

CAREFREE OPENS NEW KIWANIS SPLASH PARK The Town of Carefree will officially open its new Kiwanis Splash Park on April 1.

The park, built with funds donated by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, is located in the Carefree Desert Gardens and features a large scorpion replica named “Kiwani” that comes to life by spraying guests with refreshing water. Open hours for the park are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October. For more information, visit carefree.com.

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McGirr was recently promoted from

Congratulations to Nicole Curnutt

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As an accomplished branch manager

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of 2016. Curnutt has been a student in

she brings a myriad of experience to

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COUNTRY THUNDER BOOMS INTO ARIZONA

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Writer Tom Scanlon

Country music fans around Arizona and beyond look

of this festival, which has a knack for breaking new

forward to April, when a couple acres of dusty land

talent.

suddenly blossoms into a giant party. The music and fun lovers happily drive down to Florence — roughly

In 2009, the then-unknown Zac Brown Band, which was

halfway between Phoenix and Tucson — to sing

just getting primed to break big with the party song

along to superstar headliners, discover new talent

“Chicken Fried,” opened the festival. Alan Jackson

and dance, flirt, eat, drink and be merry. Welcome

closed it, with Tim McGraw and Tracy Lawrence in

to Country Thunder, a four-day festival (many camp

between.

nearby, making it a full-on vacation) that is one big, wild musical event.

The next year was pretty nuts, with Eric Church on the first night and Keith Urban, Amanda Lambert and even

“This is some strange cross between Mardi Gras and

Kevin Costner on the bill, while Willie Nelson and Kid

spring break in the middle of nowhere in the desert,”

Rock brought the tents down on the last night.

as one Yelp reviewer describes it. One thing you’ll

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note about the online reviews is that people come

Church was back in 2011, with Martina McBride, Clay

from as far away as Texas, Florida — even the United

Walker and superstar Toby Keith. Dierks Bentley, The

Kingdom. That says a great deal about the quality

Farm, Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson took care of

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business in 2012. Keith, Church and Lawrence — becoming “the usual suspects” — Country Thundered again in 2013, along with Justin Moore and Lady Antebellum. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lambert and

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Jason Aldean took it to Florence in 2014.

Last year was another big one, with Luke Bryan the last of two dozen performers spread out over four days. Attendance was at a record 27,500 people, many drawn by Bryan, the reigning Country Music Association (CMA) Entertainer of the Year and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards co-host. He cranked out hits for his fans, singing “That’s My Kind of Night,” “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “Roller Coaster.” Other headliners

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As usual, there were plenty of local bands on the second stage, and there is plenty of non-music fun that makes this an echo of the old county fair, with the slingshot, hot air balloon rides, mechanical bulls, food and retail vendors and the dance-friendly Electric Thunder.

This year’s festival takes place April 7-10. Eric Church is back, this time as the Country Thunder headliner and now likely at the crest of his career. He leads the 2016 ACM Awards with six nominations, including the top honor, Entertainer of the Year. The awards show will be held on April 3. In addition to

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Thursday, April 7 3:30-4:30 p.m. Brooke Eden 5-6 p.m.

Ryan Hurd

6:30-7:30 p.m. Chase Bryant 8-9:30 p.m.

Old Dominion

10-11:30 p.m.

Kip Moore

Friday, April 8 2:30-3 p.m.

Tucker Beathard

3:30-4:30 p.m. Haley Georgia 5-6 p.m.

Bryan White

6:30-7:30 p.m. The Cadillac Three 8-9:30 p.m.

Cole Swindell

10-11:30 p.m.

Florida Georgia Line

Saturday, April 9 2:30-3 p.m.

Casee Allen

3:30-4:30 p.m. David Ray 5-6 p.m.

LOCASH

6:30-7:30 p.m. Cam 8-9:30 p.m.

Chris Janson

10-11:30 p.m.

Jake Owen

Sunday, April 10 2:30-3:30 p.m. Courtney Cole 4-5 p.m.

Casey Donahew Band

5:30-6:30 p.m. A Thousand Horses

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9-10:30 p.m.

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The second single from his new album is “Record Year,” an ode to oldfashioned records. In a recent radio station interview, he talked about the song.

“There’s a line in (‘Record Year’) that talks about, ‘Slowly planning my survival in a three-foot stack of vinyl,’” Church explains. “I’ve been that guy. I’ve done that. I’ve set out a stack and said, ‘I’m gonna get through this before I think about what I’m going through.’ And I think that a lot of people use music that way.”

The song nods to music as diverse as Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key

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of Life,” Willie Nelson’s “Red Headed Stranger” and John Lee Hooker’s “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.”

In addition to Church, the Country Thunder producers have reeled in Florida Georgia Line, the hit-making duo of Brian Kelley (from Ormond Beach, Florida) and Tyler Hubbard (from Monroe, Georgia). Florida Georgia Line has won three straight CMA awards for Duo of the Year, plus Billboard, People’s Choice and other awards.

Other crowd favorites at this year’s Country Thunder include Kip Moore, Jake Owen, Randy Houser, Old Dominion, Courtney Cole and the Cadillac Three.

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Horsing Around PAYS OFF

Writer Tom Scanlon

F

Four girls in their teens were gathered together, not

the negatives. They’ve all learned responsibility and

long after school let out. They didn’t have phones in

confidence. Being in charge of a 1,500-pound animal

their hands, they weren’t thinking about social media,

gives you an idea about confidence in what you can

they weren’t talking about boys; they were talking about

do.”

Louie, Izzy, Zeus, Rex, Phi, Magic and Paper Doll.

This just goes to show that millennials can focus on These are the horse girls of North Scottsdale, a small,

things not related to technology. In addition to not

intensely committed group that aren’t your ordinary

being glued to phones, computers or video games,

Pinnacle High School students. Indeed, they are learning

trainer Kathy Conflenti sees another big plus for the

lessons that are vastly different from what is being

horse girl life: “I tell parents, ‘You want your daughters

taught in the classrooms, and even on the traditional

to fall in love with horses before they fall in love with

sports fields.

boys.’”

Sure, being a horse girl is expensive — though it

It was love at first sight for Courtney Ball, Sabrina’s

can pay off, as it has for one superstar — and time

oldest daughter, when she was 2 years old and climbed

consuming. But, says Sabrina Ball, mother of horse girls

on a horse for the first time.

Courtney, Chloe and Cassidy, “The positives outweigh

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“I didn’t want to get off,” the petitebut-powerful blonde says, 16 years later. When her mother told her that first ride was over and it was time to give someone else a turn, she threw a tantrum.

“I cried and cried,” she says.

That would prove to be atypical, as one of the things Conflenti loves most about her star student Courtney is her … well, everything.

“The thing that’s so outstanding is she’s just a really good human being,” the trainer says. “A role model, hardworking, dedicated and talented.”

Her parents are most proud of her sportsmanship.

“Whether she wins or loses,” her mother says, “she always has the same great attitude.”

Quite a contrast to some big name athletes, who strut and dance when they win, pout and sulk when they lose. Courtney says her attitude is a combination of knowing that it’s one judge’s opinion on one day and wanting to be a role model.

“A little girl could be watching who wants to be just like you,” she says.

Lately, Courtney has set quite the example as a humble winner of huge awards. Cue the December edition of National Horseman magazine: “One young rider was recognized this year by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for her understanding of that dedication,

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hard work, sportsmanship and compassion: Courtney Ball ....

Courtney explains the keys in each event: • Equitation is judged on the rider’s form and the

“Courtney is the first Saddlebred competitor to be granted the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. Her

horse is not judged.

• Open English pleasure is where any horse in English

story, and her generous spirit, explains why she is so

tack can show and any age rider can show. This class

deserving of this honor.”

is judged on how well the horse can complete each gait (walk, trot, canter).

Time out for a little explainer for those who don’t know tack from tic. For Pinnacle classmates who hear Courtney has won a bunch of horse awards, it’s common to ask, does she race horses, or jump them?

• Three-gaited pleasure is judged on how well the horse and rider complete all three gaits (walk, trot, canter).

• Country pleasure is judged on how well the horse and rider complete walk, trot, extended trot, canter and halt.

• Pleasure driving is judged on how well the horse and

Neither. Her events are equitation, open English pleasure,

driver complete the walk, trot and extended trot while

three-gaited pleasure, country pleasure and pleasure

pulling a cart.

driving. These are all about being in control of a horse and showing its best traits, as opposed to sprinting

Courtney, who practices her skills at High Spirit

through a race course.

Farms in North Scottsdale, is one of the best around at these events. She has been a USEF High School Equestrian Athlete for four years, is a member of the

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American Saddlebred International

Her parents are pleased she will

Youth Program and has earned

also be studying the business end

19 achievement badges. She

of a career in horses by double

was also honored last month in

majoring in business as well as

Lexington, Kentucky at the American

equine science — and that her

Saddlebred Horse Association’s

many scholarships will help pay for

(ASHA) annual conference. She

that college education.

was recognized as the 2016 Frank Ogletree Youth Award winner. This

All her success has not made

national award honors one youth

Courtney a prima donna, by any

each year who has exhibited a

means.

sportsmanlike attitude throughout his or her show career. She was also

“She’s super easy to work with,”

recognized during this conference as

says Conflenti. “Kids love her.

the ASHA Youth National High Point

Adults love her. Horses love her.

winner for the fifth year in a row.

Now she just needs to learn some skill sets from other trainers in the

Did Sabrina and Ed Ball know what

Saddlebred horse industry.”

they were getting into when they let their little girls try riding the big

Courtney’s post-high school training

horses?

begins early, as this summer she will do an internship at a Kentucky

“Oh, gosh, no!” Sabrina answers.

horse training farm.

“Most people start their kids on horses and think they’ll grow out of

“I’m not sure if I’m ready to let her

it. But our girls have all figured out

go,” her mother says, with a sigh.

how to have horses in their lives — for the rest of their lives.”

She was a consistent honor roll student (one of the stipulations

For Courtney, that means studying

her parents had, in order for her

equestrian science at William Woods

to ride), National Honor Society

University in Fulton, Missouri. She

member and 4.2 GPA student at

practically had an out-of-body

Pinnacle. Graduation is May 26, and

experience when she visited the

Courtney can’t wait to move on with

small school last fall; just about

her life.

everyone she met was in riding gear and/or in the equine program.

“Being done with high school,

WWU is a huge horse school, where

starting college and studying is

Courtney found herself amongst a

something I’m passionate about,”

bunch of other Courtneys; kids who

she says.

want to dedicate their lives to being around horses.

Sounds like the horse girl is ready to become a horsewoman.

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TURNING ORDINARY INTO EXTRAORDINARY Writer Shannon Severson

Writer Shannon Severson

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It’s the time of year when Arizona weather and outdoor living are at their finest, and homeowners dream of beautifying and maximizing their own private backyard getaways. Arizonans have known the value of functional outdoor spaces for years.

Our sunsets are second to none and we’re able to enjoy our yards year-round — though there are definitely a few months best enjoyed from inside the swimming pool.

The extremely successful team at Cave Creek’s AzulVerde Design Group has all that covered, and more. The company is known for seamlessly bridging the gap between outdoors and in, creating serene, resort-like spaces for their clients to enjoy.

It’s important to hear and take into account a homeowner’s aspirations, vision and, of course, budget, before formulating a creative plan using the highest quality materials. Setting Azul-Verde Design Group apart from the rest is their attention to detail in planning and managing everything from original concept to design and construction, working closely with the customer throughout the process — even providing post-completion maintenance.

“We stand out not necessarily by what we do, but how we do it,” says Michael Rockwell, co-owner and founding landscape architect. “We engage the client and the site to create something that is going to fulfill the needs of the homeowner and allow us to step back and say, ‘Wow, this is a great project.’ It’s a very high level of intuitive care. Our clients want to know that we are listening and keeping the focus on their needs, desires, budget and timeline.”

The architecture of the home is also key in the design; large openings to the outside best facilitate blurring the lines, along with the marriage of materials used. An initial site analysis is conducted to ensure the most comprehensive plan, from exterior fixtures, paving and masonry, to outdoor kitchens and swimming pools. Golf enthusiasts can even incorporate putting greens into the mix.

Rockwell and his co-founder, Gary Orlando, who heads construction, have won more than 100 awards for their work over the last 24 years, the vast majority of those being from the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association.

In fact, they’ve won every time they’ve been nominated — an impressive record of recognition, indeed. They pride themselves on having a team who can accommodate properties both large and small, and have taken what might first be seen as limitations (in square footage, terrain or APR IL 2016

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grade) and transformed them into advantages (a raised pool, for example, whose edges become seating on an otherwise small patio). Many Arizona homes feature courtyards that, while small, can be maximized to their fullest potential as outdoor living rooms for solitary moments or intimate entertaining.

While the look and feel of a beautiful indoor/outdoor space is important, functionality is paramount. Furnishings, dining areas and décor must also be considered. AzulVerde Design is known for proper use of scale. As Rockwell says, “Scale is everything.” From sleek and sophisticated contemporary to low-slung ranch or rustic territorial, each home’s size and architectural style play a part in the ultimate final product.

The American Society of Landscape Architects recently released their 2016 trends survey and at the forefront are elements that Arizona homeowners already embrace: native plants, low-maintenance landscapes, reduced lawn area and efficient water usage. Top outdoor design elements nationally are fire pits/fireplaces, lighting and wireless/internet connectivity.

Arizona’s climate is one of extremes and comfort is king.

Cooler weather calls for fireplaces, fire pits and casual seating that takes advantage of temperate winters. Blistering hot summers require fans and cool misting systems. Water elements not only physically cool the environment; they also have a psychologically relaxing effect.

“Water is a great medium to work in,” says Rockwell.

“Whether it’s to look at, hear or feel, it brings everything to a whole other level in that space, whether it be a swimming pool or even a courtyard fountain.”

The swimming pool is at the top of the wish list when it comes to Arizona outdoor living. According to realtor. com, six of the top 10 medium to large cities with the highest percentage of pool ownership are right here in the Phoenix metro area. In fact, Scottsdale boasts 62 percent of homes with pools, second in the nation by just a few percentage points to Coral Springs, Florida. Since trends in pool design come and go, Rockwell and Orlando abide by the mantra that the biggest trend is not to follow a trend at all. They see a resurgence in the demand for travertine patios, but believe there is a tendency for the material to be overused when there are more interesting choices, including slate or flagstone. Their primary philosophy is to keep it simple and let the site dictate the design.

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“Pool design is based on the needs and wants of the homeowner,” says Rockwell. “What is the site telling us? Is it big or small? Steep or flat? Then we respond with how to integrate and don’t get locked into any one thing.”

Perhaps more than anywhere else in the country, landscaping expertise is crucial to creating both beautiful and drought-tolerant garden elements. Azul-Verde Design Group incorporates landscapes that maximize plant growth and use fewer resources to manage.

“Sustainability is a word that is used way too often,” says Rockwell, “but it is a guiding philosophy for us. We use design materials that have less impact on the environment.

Native plants handle the heat and cold and are acclimated to extreme temperatures. As a professional, though, I keep an open mind.

Just because I like something doesn’t mean it’s what the client wants. I try to marry design with the site and the desires of the homeowner.”

Rockwell tries to work elements of surprise and discovery into his landscapes. There’s something special about the introduction of color, height and turning a corner to find the unexpected, something that defies the customarily monochromatic desert palate with

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visual interest. Azul-Verde Design prides itself on creating harmony between the aesthetic elements of space, mass, line, light, shade and texture.

Rockwell maintains that his very favorite project is always the one he’s currently working on, and the highest reward is seeing a completed project and clients who are pleased and proud of the results. Azul-Verde Design continues to build on its portfolio of stunning design and customer satisfaction.

Even with 25 years of successful partnership under their belts, Rockwell and Orlando are always up for their next challenge.

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GOOD BEER GOOD FOOD, GOOD CAUSE

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In case you haven’t noticed, this is a highly charged

Writer Tom Scanlon

critics will tell you that both were in sorry shape.

political year. Some people are a tad angry over the direction of things in America, while others

If you would have walked into the neighborhood

are merely wistful, having a sort of Proustian

bar back in ‘76 and asked for a local beer, the

remembrance of times past.

bartender might have scratched his head and said, “Well, Bud is closer to me than Miller, so I guess

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Well, my fellow American, let me tell you of one

that’s ‘local’ for ya.” And if you would have dared

area in which we have made great leaps forward:

to ask for a menu, the grizzly bartender might have

beer and food. Specifically, the combining of the two,

shot you a sarcastic look and said, “Well, I’ve got a

which now function as a powerhouse team, much like

Slim Jim of the day, or you can have a hardboiled

Don Gullett pitching to Johnny Bench, circa 1976.

egg that’s probably still good.”

Speaking of gullets, and speaking of 1976 — the

On the flip side, if you had gone to a fine dining

bicentennial year, for the nostalgic — 40 years ago,

restaurant back in the ‘70s — donning your slickest

beer and food were an almost completely separate

leisure suit or paisley dress — and after ordering

experience. Moreover, ale aficionados and food

surf and turf, had the gall to order a beer to go

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with it, the waiter might have given you a polite smile before turning away to hide a disgusted sneer at your depravity bordering on gaucheness. For decades in this country, there could have been two arrows, one pointing toward beer and the other pointing the opposite direction toward good food.

But no more. We can now have fine food and brilliant beer — at the same time! The craft beer explosion has unleashed a generation of genius, mad scientist brewers, doing things to hops that the tasty flowers never dreamed of when they were mere buds on humulus lupulus plants.

Meanwhile, in kitchens around Arizona and the rest of the country, young chefs are dialing up gastronomic intricacies, finding that sweet spot between eye-popping flavor and heart-strengthening nutrition.

These days, bold beers and daring delicacies get to play together at spring festivals that tantalize the taste buds, and one of the best beer-food playdates is the Scottsdale Culinary Festival and Southwest Festival of Beers, with 40 local restaurants and 30 craft breweries participating.

Throw in a lineup of 20 bands, a teen cooking challenge, chef demonstrations and a family zone, wine garden and vodka lounge, and you have quite a busy weekend. This year’s event will be held April 16-17 at Scottsdale Civic Center.

Chandler’s SanTan Brewing Company will be there; on a regular basis, it is the perfect example of fantastic beer and food choices. As the website (santanbrewing.com) crows, “Our belief is that great craft beer and great craft food can be the inspiration for the conversations that can change the world!”

In 2007, near the beginning of the craft beer revolution, Anthony Canecchia founded SanTan, which quickly became a hit. The beer is now distributed throughout the Southwest and California, and the spacious brew pub and its indoor/ outdoor seating was packed at 8 p.m. on a recent Wednesday night. Chandler apparently just can’t get enough of this place, as the hostess says Mondays APR IL 2016

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are kind of slow, but every other night is a full house.

The menu is filled with adventurous items that are gourmet takes on bar food staples, including asado shrimp tacos, a mac-and-cheese burger and the Sonoran dog, a jalapeno- and cheddar-stuffed dog on a sweet corn hoagie roll with chipotle bacon bits, chile lime mayo, guacamole and pico de gallo. Even that old staple, the grilled cheese, is dialed up to 10, featuring beer bread with smoked gouda, jack, mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes.

For dessert, the beer brownie is not to be missed, described as a “seasonal brownie made with one of our delicious brews, topped with house made gelato.”

The SanTan beer menu is just as complex, if not more. There’s Mr. Pineapple, “a stylish wheat with a tropical personality, infused with fresh pineapple juice from fair trade Costa Rican farms;” Devil’s Ale, an American pale ale made from Cascade, Centennial and Simcoe hops, which “provide fiendishly aromatic pine and citrus flavors;” and the Grapefruit Shandy, a spring seasonal that blends Arizona grapefruit juice and American ale.

At the Scottsdale Culinary Festival and Southwest Festival of Beers, the award-winning SanTan will be joined by kindred, adventurous spirits from near and far: Phoenix area beermeisters Sonoran Brewing, Blasted Barley, Sun Up, Sleepy Dog and O.H.S.O.; crafty trailblazers Red Hook, from the Northwest, and Sam Adams, from the Northeast; Ska Brewing, from Colorado; as well as a few mid-sized breweries and even a couple of mass producers.

Restaurants at the festival include the Neighborhood Treatery, Grimaldi’s, Roka Akor, Sushi Roku, Honey Bear’s Barbecue, Pita Jungle, The District, Delice Bistro, Inchin’s Bamboo Garden and Dakota. And all the good food and good beer is for a good cause, as net proceeds go toward the nonprofit Scottsdale League for the Arts. scottsdalefest.org APR IL 2016

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GreenBeauty CHARLIE GREEN

Writer Shannon Severson Photographer Brandon Tigrett

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After years of globe-trotting glamour, British-born celebrity makeup artist Charlie Green has found inspiration and a new path in the unlikeliest of places: the Arizona desert. The frenetic pace of life in New York City first led to vacation time here, but she eventually decided to make her permanent home in Carefree. New York’s loss is Arizona’s gain; local women will soon have individual access to her 20-plus years of experience.

“Arizona has helped me,” says Green. “The slower pace of life, nature, live music, the friends I’ve made; it has helped me become the kind of person I want to be. It inspires my sense of color and has given me time to reflect and think about what’s next for me. Though I still travel internationally for photo shoots and private clients, one of my favorite things to do is work one-onone.”

Green is eager to put her experience to work for Valley residents in a personal setting and is currently developing a website, charliegreen.com, in order to dedicate quality time to teaching techniques that are perfect for each individual woman. She provides red carpet/runway confidence for anyone, lending advice and expertise that can’t be gleaned from the average

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makeup counter. A range of consultations will be available, allowing Green to comb through personal makeup stashes, eliminating what won’t work and learning the best way to highlight assets and downplay flaws. She will be able to formulate individualized looks for everyday or special occasions.

“My expertise is looking at a woman and knowing what beauty products will best enhance her natural beauty and also create an age-appropriate style,” says Green.

“This way, they receive dedicated, quality time in a peaceful environment and I can teach the cosmetic techniques that I have picked up through years of practice and can condense a bespoke tutorial crafted to their bone structure, skin tone and lifestyle. This project has nothing to do with selling cosmetics or skin care. Instead, I am getting to expand what has

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happened organically by formulating seminars for women’s industry groups, providing information and makeup tips currently used — and misused — in today’s beauty industry. There is a gap in the market for shared knowledge from a beauty professional without the hard sell of products.”

The youngest of five siblings from Bath, England, Green’s first career choice was architecture. During a year off from school, she took a position

of

working in a dress shop and had the chance to assist a makeup artist with a fashion shoot. Green was soon immersed in the exciting world of high fashion, movie stars and musicians that took her first to Paris and, five years later, to New York City. She says that what has been most rewarding is working as a team with incredible photographers, art directors and stylists.

“The job of a makeup artist is 10 percent makeup and 90 percent psychologist, psychiatrist and

babysitter,” says Green. “The hairdresser

and me are responsible for making sure

the client or celebrity is comfortable … just

making them feel their best. They may have had

a bad day — their car broke down on the way to the job, they had a fight with their boyfriend, they didn’t get the Oscar. My job is to nurture the person so that they feel totally comfortable when they step on set, in front of the camera.”

Green is full of fun and fascinating stories. Her talent has taken her to some most unusual job locations, from the tropics of Bora Bora to the cruising altitude of a Virgin Airlines jet over the frozen landscape of Eastern Russia. When Richard Branson wanted to launch service to Japan with a memorable press event, it was Green who prepped models for a high altitude runway fashion show onboard the flight to Tokyo. The tight quarters of an airplane made the task challenging, but it’s a fond memory.

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Green’s artistry has graced runways from Paris to New

Love and Martha Stewart. But amidst all the rich and

York, numerous covers for Vogue and other major

famous faces, there are emotionally inspiring stories,

fashion magazines, and is seen on Hollywood’s red

too, moments when Green realized that the impact

carpets. She has also consulted for major players in

of what she does isn’t washed down the drain and

the industry, including Sephora, Marks and Spencer

forgotten when the makeup is removed. Her recent

(UK) and Mary Kay, and is the mastermind behind

travels around the United States brought her face

the famous Victoria’s Secret Angels signature look.

to face with a young admirer who endured cancer

For five years, Green headed the team that polished

treatments and long hospital stays by watching Green’s

and smoothed every inch of skin with shimmer and

E! network appearances. She began to try the tips

gave every eye that trademark smolder, as well as

and techniques right there in her hospital bed to

developed beauty products for the company’s retail

cheer herself up despite her dismal surroundings, and

stores. And, yes, she did get to try on that famous,

explained to Green that she received special permission

million-dollar, diamond-encrusted bra!

to wear makeup as she was wheeled into surgery to have her leg amputated. Makeup was a comfort to her

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Every celebrity you’ve ever heard of has been under

in the midst of her illness. It’s a story that has stayed

her brushes, and her range is so diverse that she has

with Green as an example of how her career has

worked with personalities as disparate as Courtney

positively influenced others.

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“Whether you’re a makeup artist or a window cleaner, you never know how your work affects someone,” says Green. “What I really enjoy — my passion — is making women feel good about themselves.”

A 2013 speaking engagement at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University School of Fashion was so well received that the school offered her a position as guest professor of beauty merchandising. Green completely reworked the syllabus, creating a course that took her students through the global origins of makeup. From tribal body paint and Egyptian kohl to Japanese geishas and, eventually, the London punk scene that so influenced her, along with a focus on what makes a skin care, makeup or fragrance line successful.

What resulted was a love for teaching and mentoring. One of her most treasured portfolio items, amidst the glamorous photos of Giselle Bündchen, Gwen Stefani, Naomi Campbell, Jewel and Angelina Jolie, is a letter she received from one of her students describing how her success was shaped during time as Green’s student. While she originally saw a career like Green’s as a faraway dream, she is now thriving and using the lessons about product development, marketing and social media to her ultimate advantage.

Demand for Green’s teaching and mentorship continues to expand; she now teaches aspiring makeup artists via Skype and tours the country giving presentations with The Powder Group’s American Beauty Tour and The Makeup Show.

“My philosophy with celebrity, bride or private clients is to be themselves, but better,” says Green.

“To bring out their best. That’s why I want to share my years of knowledge, tips and techniques as an educator, mentor or personal makeup artist.” charliegreen.com

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AENGLISH TRIBUTE TO DOWNTON ABBEY ROSE TEA ROOM

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For the many viewers who became addicted to

castle serenely in their best finery, or the stern but

watching “Downton Abbey� on PBS every Sunday

loving administration of the household by Mr. Carson

night for the past six years (I confess, I am one of

and Mrs. Hughes. There will be no more scheming

them), it is, alas, all over. No more will we share in

by Mr. Barrow; no more fretful supervision of the

the tears and triumphs, the loves and losses among

kitchen by Mrs. Patmore. And no more witticisms and

the landed gentry who lived upstairs in the stately

acerbic observations from Violet Crawley, the dowager

castle that was Downton Abbey, or the loyal servants

countess played brilliantly by actress Maggie Smith. I

who lived and toiled downstairs. No more will we

shall miss her most of all.

hear from Lord and Lady Grantham, who ruled the

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To help soothe the pangs of “Downton” withdrawal,

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tribute to “Downton Abbey” on April 23. Guests are invited to come to an all-day tea party dressed in vintage costumes indicative of the show’s time period — anything from the Victorian era to the Roaring ‘20s.

For those who haven’t been to the English Rose Tea Room, it is a charming café full of cozy décor and vintage hats for you to wear, in order to fully experience an old-fashioned English tea time. The

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owner, Jo Gemmill, hails from Great Britain and opened her tea room 14 years ago at 201 Easy Street in the downtown center of Carefree. Guests come in to partake of scones and crumpets or salads and sandwiches, accompanied by a myriad of loose teas to choose from, and stay to purchase the wonderful little items on sale in the shop, such as teacups or lemon curd preserves.

“Sunday nights in Arizona will never be the same again,” Jo laments. “How do we cope now that ‘Downton Abbey’ is over? No more worrying about Mary or Edith; no more consternation about Anna and Mr. Bates. The various scandals, the love lives, the dowager countess’ put-downs — all gone. That’s why I just had to have a farewell tribute to ‘Downton Abbey’ at my tea room; a sort of closure, if you will.”

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celebratory tea party on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last seating at 4 p.m.). Guests must come dressed the 1920s to choose from)! There will be live music, “Downton” trivia challenge. Afternoon tea will be served and special goody bags given out to take home. Cost is $50 per person. Reservations only.

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THE ART OF FUN

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Writer Barb Evans

Carefree Days Festival

The late comedian Robin Williams once noted, “Spring

Magic Bird Festivals. “Carefree Days fully embraces

is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” Nowhere could

spring in the Southwest; it is a spectacular time of

that be more evident than in the Town of Carefree this

year to be outside, where art and natural beauty come

month.

together.”

Amidst the wild flowers, cactus blooms and shadows

More than 75 arts and crafts exhibitors from

of the famed sundial, Carefree’s town center will

throughout Arizona and the Southwest will showcase

be the site of one big party on April 8-10, as the

an eclectic mix of custom creations and handcrafted

town exhibits its playful personality with the third

pieces across such mediums as ceramics, paintings,

annual Carefree Days Festival. This three-day art and

jewelry, home decor and more. The vetted show is

entertainment celebration, presented by Magic Bird

woven throughout the beautiful oasis of the Carefree

Festivals, ushers in the spring season and honors

Desert Gardens, and sits amongst the quaint stores,

Carefree’s relaxed and whimsical attitude.

galleries and cafes of downtown Carefree.

“Three years ago, we debuted the Carefree Days

Dave Sierzchula of D&R Home Decor will be the

Festival and we could not be more pleased by the

weekend’s featured artist. His distinctive laser-cut

wonderful response we have had from the community,”

creations of wall clocks, mirrors, lamps, furniture and

says Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, owner and founder of

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home and/or cabin. He’ll have a sampling of his work on hand for purchase.

A variety of live performances will also take place on the open-air stage of the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Local favorite Dakota Kid will perform popular country western and classic rock songs, and the ladies of Desert Cactus Kickers will kick up their heels in a Rockette-style tap dance. There will also be a food court on-site offering local Southwestern grub, in addition to several great restaurants downtown and nearby.

“Though Carefree is a small town,” says ToombsRechlin, “it is alive with Southwest spirit. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona.” carefreeazfestivals.com 3rd Annual Carefree Days Festival April 8-10 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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One Shot

Makes History Writer Nigel Spence Photographer Bryan Black

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“Maybe! Yes, sir!” Verne Lundquist boomed from his tower behind the 17th green at Augusta National as patrons let out one last deafening roar. The year was 1986, and the golf world watched as 46-yearold Jack Nicklaus turned back the hands of Father Time and made a Sunday charge to collect his record sixth green jacket.

Playing in the group in front of Nicklaus that day was a young Oklahoman, Bob Tway, who would make his own spectacular splash later that season.

“I like to watch the leaderboards, and I remember that there wasn’t a whole lot going on that day,” Tway recalls. “Then Jack birdies holes nine, 10 and 11 to get to 5-under par; the other guys were still four shots ahead, but after the three birdies you started to hear rumblings.

“I remember Gary Koch and I finished out on number 15 and we stood on the corner of the bleachers so we could watch Jack hit his second shot. It was obviously a great shot. [Then we] watched him putt. He makes the putt, and to this day it is the loudest roar that I have ever heard. I still get goose bumps just describing it.

“So we putt out on 16 and head over to the 17th tee, and Gary and I decide, ‘Let’s watch this one.’

Well, Jack hits the shot, and we’re watching it — and I continue to watch Jack, and he bends down and picks up his tee and I say, ‘I wonder if that is good or not.’ And shoot, the ball lands and almost goes in the hole! Then the crowd really goes nuts.”

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He makes the putt, and to this day it is the

loudest roar

that I have ever heard.

I still get goose bumps just describing it.

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18th major championship, and capped off the greatest golf career with an epic victory.

But for Bob Tway, a Scottsdale resident since 2009, the 30-year anniversary of the most famous Masters finish of all time sparks memories of his own 1986 season.

Tway won the Westchester Classic, his second PGA Tour victory of the season, in early June of 1986. In the following week, as he played the back nine on Sunday, he would find himself in a tie for the lead at the U.S. Open. An untimely double bogey late in his round slipped him back to a tie for eighth. But Tway would win again the following week, this time at the Georgia Pacific Atlanta Classic.

Greg Norman, who led all four majors through 54 holes in 1986, would cruise to victory at the British Open, leaving one major championship left to contest: the PGA Championship at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.

“I missed the cut the week before the PGA and my swing felt out of kilter — I think because of that British Open, the wind and the conditions,” Tway says. “I remember flying home to Oklahoma. It was really hot during the day, so I took it easy. Each evening I went out and hit balls and I remember feeling like I found something.

“The practice rounds weren’t anything special — I think I shot 72-70 the first two days — but then on Saturday, I played really well, putted really well and shot 64. And now I am up there, but Greg still has a four-shot lead.”

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“ Norman would lead by four at the turn, but an

Now his lead was just two shots, and in a major championship, that just doesn’t matter.

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down there. It clanked the pin — and goes in!

unfortunate break turned the tide.

“I was as surprised as anybody. That was obviously the “He got very unlucky on the 11th hole,” Tway

highlight of my career, but what I think made it more

remembers. “He drove his ball into a sand divot, and

cool was that Greg and I were No. 1 and 2 on the

his second shot didn’t come out very good. It buried in

money list, and he had played unbelievable golf that

the bunker and he made a double bogey.

season.”

“That is when, in my mind, everything changed. Now his

Tway was named PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1986,

lead was just two shots, and in a major championship,

his four victories narrowly edging out Norman’s three.

that just doesn’t matter.”

He would play 24 seasons on the PGA Tour, some better than others, including a resurgent 2003 where he

After a Norman bogey and a Tway birdie, the pair

won the Canadian Open and was named the PGA Tour

came to the final hole tied. Having hit his tee shot

Comeback Player of the Year.

into the deep rough, Tway played his approach to a greenside bunker, where he would play the shot that

Priorities changed for Tway as he and his wife, Tammie,

would be remembered forever.

raised their two children, Kevin and Carly. Following in his father’s footsteps, Kevin took to golf.

“It was downhill to the pin,” he says. “I liked how I hit the bunker shot, but you never know. The ball rolled

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“Watching Kevin play is the biggest thrill that I get

from the game,” says Tway. “One of the biggest thrills was watching him win the U.S. Junior Amateur. It was difficult for him, even though he was really good, having his father be a good player. I think there were a lot of expectations, and I think he felt that pressure. But then when he won the Junior, he had done something that I had never accomplished, and I think that was both a relief for him and a time when he realized, ‘I’m my own person now.’”

Kevin made his way onto the PGA Tour in 2014, but failed to keep his card, and is now preparing for a season on the Web.com Tour.

Carly, who calls Los Angeles home, is chasing her dream to be a dancer.

“I think she chose one industry that may be more difficult to break through than golf,” Tway quips, the pride resonating as he speaks of his daughter.

With his children grown and pursuing their dreams, Tway spends his days honing his craft and preparing for the upcoming Champions Tour season.

His game from tee to green is still as solid as ever, but ironically, his short game comes and goes. At 56 years old, Tway is hoping that perhaps a magical Masters in the coming weeks will provide inspiration.

The Senior PGA Championship this year is held in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and the possibility always remains for a magical moment for Tway. After all, as we learned on that fateful day 30 years ago, all it takes is one shot to make history.

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Lovely Lucerne

THE JEWEL OF SWITZERLAND Writer Margie Boutté

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One of my favorite cities is Lucerne,

atmosphere. In the Kapellplatz square

Switzerland. Pretty, pristine and

is the oldest church in Lucerne, St.

lakeside, with a striking mountain

Peter’s Chapel (St. Peterskapelle),

panorama as a backdrop, Lucerne

built in 1178 but renovated to its

has long been Switzerland’s tourism

present form in the 18th century.

capital. Since the Romantic era in

The majority of the streets in Old

the 19th century, it’s been a regular

Town are an automobile-free zone,

stop on the Grand Tour of Europe

making it a delightful place to stroll,

for the likes of Mark Twain and

especially if you follow some of the

Queen Victoria. With a charming

narrow cobblestone side streets.

old town, a pair of picture-perfect wooden bridges, fine museums, an

Simply wandering the streets and

ultramodern concert hall and its

bridges and cruising Lake Lucerne

famous weeping lion, today there’s

is enough for a happy day of

still enough in Lucerne to earn it a

sightseeing, but Lucerne also offers

place on any Swiss itinerary. It’s also

some fine attractions. Art buffs flock

an ideal home base for exploring

to the Rosengart Collection for its

Central Switzerland.

Picasso exhibit; gearheads have a ball at the Swiss Transport Museum,

If you’ve never been to Switzerland,

one of the most diverse museums

Lucerne offers an enticing, I-could-

in Europe exhibiting all forms of

live-here glimpse of the appealing

transport, including locomotives,

and uniquely Swiss urban quality of

automobiles, ships and aircraft;

life. You’ll find efficient buses gliding

and geology and history buffs will

around town, pedestrian bridges

enjoy the city’s Glacier Garden, an

spanning the crystal-clear river, a

informative museum for glaciers and

scenic lake traveled by an array

the Ice Age.

of cruise boats and a few choice museums.

Lucerne began as a fishing village on the Reuss River, where it flows out of

Lucerne is a city of palaces, churches

Lake Lucerne. By the 13th century,

and town squares. In the Old Town

with traffic between Northern and

of Lucerne (Altstadt), historic houses

Southern Europe streaming through

decorated with frescoes line the

the nearby Gotthard Pass, Lucerne

picturesque town squares. Some of

became a bustling trading center. All

the timber-framed buildings bordering

that traffic brought the construction

the stone streets are painted in bright

of two river bridges that are now

colors, giving Altstadt a fairytale

icons of the city.

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In the 14th century, the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbruecke)

The other famous bridge — Mill Bridge (Spreuerbruecke)

was oddly built across the river, spanning its banks at

— also has fine 17th-century paintings that depict

an angle to connect the town’s fortifications. It linked

Lucerne’s favorite giant again, with the blue-and-white

the old town on the right bank of the Reuss to the new

city and cantonal banners under the double eagle of

town on the left bank, securing the city from attack from

the Holy Roman Empire — a reminder that the emperor

the south. Under its rafters hang about 100 colorful

granted free status to the city. The flip side shows

17th-century preserved paintings showing contemporary

Judgment Day, with some going to heaven and others

and historic scenes. There’s a legendary giant who dates

to hell.

to the Middle Ages, when locals misidentified newly discovered mammoth bones as human. The Chapel

Another emblematic sight is the Lion Monument

Bridge is known to be the oldest wooden covered bridge

(Loewendenkmal). This free, famous memorial is an

in Europe.

essential stop if you’re visiting Lucerne, if only because when you get back home, everyone will ask you, “Did

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you see the lion?� Open from sunrise to dusk, the huge sculpture (33 feet long by 20 feet tall) is carved right into a cliff face over a reflecting pool in a peaceful park.

Though it’s often overrun with tour groups, a tranquil moment here is genuinely moving: The mighty lion rests his paws on a shield, with his head cocked to one side, tears streaming down his cheeks. In his side is the broken-off end of a spear, which is slowly killing the noble beast.

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(Note the angle of the spear, which matches the grooves of

benches, so distracted visitors don’t fall in).

the rock face, subtly suggesting more spears raining down on the lion). This heartbreaking figure commemorates the

One of the best ways to experience Lucerne is by boat.

Swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 while defending

Gorgeous Lake Lucerne, with its many bends and arms

King Louis XVI and the royal family during the French

(a total area of 44 square miles), can be discovered with

Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace

a variety of boat routes and destinations (35 stops in

in Paris.

all). Cruises range from a one-hour sampler tour around Lucerne’s harbor to a full-blown, six-hour exploration to

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Engraved are the names of the dead and of the saved

the far end of the lake and back again. Some routes are

officers of the Swiss Guard, as well as the death toll

round-trip dinner or sightseeing cruises, but most boats

among the Swiss soldiers (DCCLX, or 760) and the number

have scheduled stops and are designed for you to get

of surviving soldiers (CCCL, or 350). The Latin inscription

out, explore and then take the next boat back. Romantics

reads, “Helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti,” which means, “To the

will want to hitch a ride on one of the old-fashioned

loyalty and bravery of the Swiss.”

paddleboat steamers.

Along with its historic landmarks, Lucerne also has

One of the best activities in Lucerne that’s not to be

distinctive modern architecture. On the waterfront is a huge

missed is an excursion to Mount Pilatus (elevation 7,000

building with a big overhanging roof called the Lucerne

feet), which overlooks Lucerne and the Swiss Alps with

Culture and Conference Center. Lake water is pumped

countless peaks and lakes. The top can be reached with

up, into, through and out of this building; if you were to

the Pilatus railway, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway

wander around its far side, you’d see open channels that

(48 percent gradient), from Alpnachstad, operating from

go right through the middle of the structure (blocked by

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the whole year with the aerial panorama gondolas and aerial cableways from Kriens. The views are breathtaking and the journey itself is an amazing on-top-of-the-world experience.

Excellent facilities at the summit are available to enjoy the scenery from either the viewing platforms or one of the bars or cafes. If feeling extravagant, you might also want to consider a night at the Hotel Pilatus-Kulm on the summit — the only way to really enjoy the sunrise or sunset in tranquility.

Mount Pilatus also has the longest summer toboggan track in Switzerland (0.88 miles) and the biggest suspension rope park in Central Switzerland.

During the summer, the “Golden Round Trip” — a popular route for tourists — involves taking a boat from Lucerne across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, going up on the cogwheel railway, coming down on the aerial cableways and panorama gondolas, and taking a bus back to Lucerne. You can purchase a Swiss Pass for a discount on your transport to Mount Pilatus.

From its dramatic scenery and quaint old town squares to its modern, urban efficiency, Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s gems … and it sparkles perhaps the brightest of all.

Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.”

Margie, an affiliate of Montecito Village Travel - A Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world.

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HF COORS

FUNCTIONAL ART Writer Suzanne Wright

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I

It was my Aunt Millie, a resident of

finished and painted dishes — more

Oro Valley, who turned me on to HF

than 25,000 per week.

Coors.

Best of all, everything is dishwasher-,

Located in Tucson, it may not look

oven- and microwave-safe, lead

like much from the outside. But

and cadmium-free. And durable —

once you step over the threshold of

this is restaurant-quality stuff that

this factory store, a kaleidoscope of

when used in your home, will last a

colors, patterns and shapes are there

generation.

to greet you. Millie doesn’t normally coo; but then, this is a happy

A Home-Grown Business

place: with more than 50 patterns,

I love the heft and unique look of

countless colors and hundreds of

each thing.

styles to choose from, her reaction is warranted.

“Isn’t this beautiful?” I say to Millie.

She examines a butter dish cheerily

And while HF Coors may not be

decorated with Gambel’s quail and

a household name, chances are

ocotillo.

you’ve encountered their dishware at eateries across the United States,

“Yep. You gonna get it?”

including Fox Restaurant Concepts like True Food and North; resorts

“I am.”

such as The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and Yosemite’s Ahwahnee

Millie, meanwhile, has fallen hard for

Hotel; and retail shops at The

a set of dessert plates with brightly

Biltmore and Taliesin West. The

banded rings of color. She’s sorting

company has designed dinnerware

through stacks to find just the right

featuring the ranching brands of

color combinations. Each piece is

Cave Creek’s Cartwright’s and Tonto

sold separately, so you can build

Bar and Grill. Ellen DeGeneres’

your own set to suit your taste and

guests sip from HF Coors mugs. Ever

decor.

shopped from the Uncommon Goods catalog? HF Coors manufactures

Bob DeArmond has been with

many of their dishes, including the

HF Coors for four decades. He’s

bestselling, two-sided ooma bowl for

designed and painted almost every

chips and salsa.

pattern.

People from around the world make

“No two pieces are alike in ‘Bob’s

a pilgrimage here. HF Coors is a

Room,’” says president and CEO

nearly 90-year-old company, one of

Dirck Schou.

only a handful still producing 100 percent American-made dinnerware

Almost on cue, DeArmond enters.

on-site, from clay to molds to fired,

Today he has completed roadrunners

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on three platters that are bright and fanciful and

It’s obvious the pride Schou

capture the beep-beep spirit of the iconic Southwestern

takes in his employees’

bird. DeArmond has also recently introduced plates with

craft and creativity as

yellow blooming palo verdes, the green-barked trees

he leads us on a

that stud the Sonoran Desert.

tour. He bought HF Coors in

Almost all the Arizona animal kingdom is represented:

2003 and

javelinas, hummingbirds, coyotes, cardinals and snakes.

moved it

And there’s more: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the

from Los

Dead) figurines festoon pitchers and plates, as do

Angeles

Catholic deities like Our Lady of Guadalupe. There’s

to Arizona

also a sunset and sunrise series that captures the fiery

because

skies of the Grand Canyon State.

he wanted a business

But be warned: your first purchase is often the

in Tucson.

beginning of an addiction — er, collection; a four-piece

Schou’s a near

place setting could set you back nearly $1,000.

native; he went to school at the

A shopping trip here doesn’t have to break the bank.

University of Arizona,

Schou says the number one sellers are mugs, followed

his parents met there

by olive oil dishes, dessert plates and platters. They

and his grandfather was a

also sell figural bird tree ornaments.

professor at the school.

With satisfaction, he’s expanded the reach of the company from restaurants to retail, so folks can enjoy his products at home. Schou says when they surveyed their customers, “fun” and “color” were the two comments that came up most often.

“It’s functional art,” says Schou. “You can hang a platter on the wall or use it at Thanksgiving.”

HF Coors has also taken on some interesting and rewarding contract manufacturing projects, like a specially designed mug that is not as heavy as a standard mug, but has a chunkier handle that is easier for arthritic hands to hold. They’ve also created patterned mugs in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Western National Parks Association that are based on prehistoric symbols.

Schou asks me if I’ve been to one of the first Saturday sales when discontinued, “irregulars”

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and overruns are deeply discounted?

“Customers start lining up by 8 a.m.,” says Schou.

“You know Prep and Pastry?”

I sure do. I think they make the best baked goods in Tucson.

“They serve coffee and pastries.”

HF Coors is only minutes from downtown and the legendary Mexican restaurants of South Tucson, so I ask where Schou recommends visitors eat once they’ve slaked their appetite for ceramics? He doesn’t hesitate.

“Mi Nidito is great and so is El Guero Canelo,” he says. “I also like Roma Imports, a deli that serves authentic Italian sandwiches. And check out the Coronet Café. The owner’s been collecting pieces for three years.”

As if we need additional enticement to visit again.

Millie’s already scheduling next month’s outing; she’s hooked.

Because the fact is, you can’t see everything in one visit and there’s always something new. hfcoors.com

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There is a very special anniversary this

three national parks, are located in

year and suffice it to say, it is one that

Arizona, and if ever there was a time to

affects all of us who love our beautiful

appreciate these unique gifts in our home

state and who cherish the wild, untamed

state, this is it.

lands preserved for our enjoyment and for that of our children and

In 1916, at a time when industry was at

grandchildren.

the forefront of American growth and natural resources were often pillaged and

The National Park Service (NPS)

exploited, the Organic Act was passed

celebrates 100 years of preservation of

by forward-thinking legislators led by

land, animals and resources — and of

President Woodrow Wilson, which created

providing opportunities to experience,

the NPS “to conserve the scenery and the

explore and enjoy the 58 national parks

natural and historic objects and wildlife

and more than 400 public lands it

therein, and to provide for the enjoyment

administers.

of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for

Twenty-two of these lands, including

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the enjoyment of future generations.”

A CENTURY OF PRESERVATION GRAND CANYON Writer Amanda Christmann

The act did more than create safe

interconnection with the natural world

havens for nature; it acknowledged the

continues to be appreciated and revered

spirit of stewardship that conservationists

as sacred in preserved areas.

like John Muir, Maj. John Wesley Powell and President Theodore Roosevelt had

The centennial celebration is more

championed in the decades before.

than an acknowledgment of the past;

Creation of the NPS established that,

it is recognition of the continuing

indeed, natural spaces — including many

achievements for our own generations,

of unparalleled marvel — were worth

as well as for generations yet to be

saving.

born. Through our national parks, we are creating an ongoing legacy that,

It could be said that the very resolve

no matter what technology or cultural

that was embraced 100 years ago is at

changes occur, will allow future Americans

the heart of the conservation efforts in

to understand and feel for themselves

our own backyards. From Spur Cross to

the deep interdependence humans, in our

Lookout Mountain, and from McDowell

most basic of elements, have with the

Sonoran Preserve to Daisy Mountain, our

rest of the natural living world.

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We would be remiss, of course, if we didn’t begin with the grandest of them all!

We are fortunate to be home to the only one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World located in North America. The colossal Grand Canyon is the most recognized canyon and one of the most recognizable land formations in the world.

Each year, five million visitors come to see its beautiful magnificence and experience the timelessness of this spectacular landmark. The 277-mile-long chasm is an average of one mile deep and up to 18 miles wide.

There is still debate over just how the Grand Canyon was formed. The most commonly held belief is that erosion from a great river carved its way through the strata over a period of four to six million years, baring layer upon layer formed over nearly two billion years.

For the casual observer, it doesn’t really matter how the canyon came to be; its rugged character and sheer vastness are enough to render a person speechless. Shadows shift from moment to moment, altering the palette of red and purple hues that mix with sandstone, shale and limestone.

History of the Canyon The Grand Canyon was home to many Native Americans long before pioneers heading westward discovered its beauty. Ancient Puebloans, or Anasazis, are believed to have occupied the area first, as well as the Cohina, who were ancestors of the Yuman, Havasupai and Walapai peoples who inhabit the area today. The Sinagua people lived on land southeast of the Grand Canyon, between the Little Colorado River and the Salt River, and are believed to be the early ancestors of several Hopi clans.

Then the Europeans came, but the seldom-told story of what happened next is a victory in the annals of Native American history. In September 1540, conquistador Capt. Garcia Lopez de Cardenas and his small group of men traveled with a group of Hopi guides to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

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between Desert View and Moran Point. They were in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola and hidden gold.

The men descended a section of the canyon, but were forced to return when they ran out of water. They never did return, and the Hopis likely celebrated this significant triumph. Unknown to the conquistadors, the Hopis frequently traversed the canyon to obtain access to the river and surely knew safe, accessible ways to get there.

Their cunning paid off; Europeans did not return to the Grand Canyon for another 200 years.

A handful of adventurers with a variety of motivations for visiting the canyon came to explore it in the late 18th and 19th centuries. In 1869, one-armed Civil War hero Maj. John Wesley Powell, namesake of Lake Powell, led the first expedition down the 1,400-mile Colorado River in what was then called the “Big Canyon.” With nine men, four boats and food for 10 months, he set out from Green River, Wyoming and arrived near present-day Moab, Utah three months later. Two years later, Powell dubbed the landmark the “Grand Canyon,” and the name stuck.

Environmentalist, adventurer and author John Muir spent time exploring the canyon and remarked, “It seems like a gigantic statement for even Nature to make all in one mighty stone work. Wildness so Godful, cosmic, primeval, bestows a new sense of Earth’s beauty and size … But the colors, the living, rejoicing colors, chanting morning APR IL 2016

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and evening in chorus to heaven! Whose brush or pencil, however lovingly inspired, can give us these?

In the supreme flaming glory of sunset, the whole canyon is transfigured, as if the life and light of centuries of sunshine stored up in the rocks was now being poured forth as from one glorious fountain, flooding both earth and sky.”

In 1882, the railroad forged a path along the Grand Canyon. The Santa Fe Railroad first came through based on a collective hunch that, with all of the color and layers in the canyon, surely mineral riches would be found. Those betting their lives on it lost plenty, but when railroad officials began billing the canyon as an exciting stop along the way to the gentle climates of California, tourists began to flock to the area. Twenty years later, automobiles would become the main form of transportation, bringing families and thrill-seekers to the Grand Canyon.

Roosevelt’s Legacy Perhaps the most dedicated outdoorsmen in presidential history, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon with Muir in 1903. An avid hunter and conservationist, he established the Grand Canyon Game Preserve with the best of intentions in 1906. As a result, predators such as mountain lions, eagles and wolves were eradicated which, in hindsight, may not have been the most ideal plan for land management.

In 1908, Roosevelt went a step further, designating the canyon and surrounding forest lands a United States national monument. He wanted to reclassify it as a national park, but landowners and mining claim holders stalled the process for 11 years. President Woodrow Wilson was finally able to urge legislation through, and the Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919.

“The Grand Canyon fills me with awe,” he said. “It is beyond comparison — beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world … Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness.

You cannot improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for your children, your children’s children

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and all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American should see.�

Today, the Grand Canyon is an exciting destination for millions of visitors from around the globe.

The South Rim is open year-round, weather permitting. The North Rim is generally open mid-May to midOctober.

Recent Developments In 2007, the Hualapai Tribe unveiled a remarkable manmade feat that both embraces the canyon’s beauty and reveres its boldness. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and tourist attraction some 500 to 800 feet above the canyon floor, was commissioned by the tribe in an effort to attract much-needed tourism dollars. Just west of the main canyon tourism area, the skywalk can be accessed from the Grand Canyon West Airport, or from a 120-mile drive from Las Vegas. The Skywalk is east of Meadview and north of Peach Springs.

The Hualapai and other Native American communities that surround the Grand Canyon struggle to maintain their ancient cultures and traditions in the wake of urbanization, globalization and a local economy centered on tourism. Since the 1880s, outposts for jewelry and other crafts have provided both income and awareness of the importance of native traditions. Today, these venues have helped to keep traditions alive and are some of the most popular sources of Native American handicrafts in the world.

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Wildlife and botanical life has also been preserved

The Grand Canyon Railway was brought back to life

in the Grand Canyon: an estimated 89 species of

in 1989, nearly 60 years after it last traversed the

mammals, 17 species of fish, 355 species of birds, 47

beautiful South Rim. Today, it is the only railroad

species of reptiles and amphibians, and 1,500 flowering

operating in a national park in the United States.

plants.

Though its mission has changed since its early 20th century purpose, its significance remains.

These species are safe in these special lands, and the NPS hopes to provide stewardship for the ecology and

Visitors can now experience the anticipation and

everything reliant on it for centuries to come. It is a

excitement that generations of Americans — including

continuing challenge to maintain the delicate balance

many of their grandparents and great-grandparents —

often threatened by the impact of humans.

felt when trains first chugged through pine forests, high desert and along the breathtaking ridgelines of the

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canyon itself. As in days gone by, passengers alight at the Grand Canyon Depot next to the El Tovar Hotel, built by the railroad in 1905.

2016 Centennial Celebration With the centennial anniversary of the NPS this year, now is the time reintroduce national parks and the work of the organization to your family. A campaign called “Find Your Park� (#FindYourPark) is underway in collaboration with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the NPS.

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On 16 days in 2016, all NPS sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Although one of those days has already passed, 15 dates remain, including several this month. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates in 2016: April 16-24: National Park Week August 25-28: National Park Service Birthday September 24: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day More than 400 national parks are open to everyone, every day; 127 normally charge entrance fees. These fee-free days include entrance fees, commercial tour fees and transportation entrance fees. There is no better opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, and to experience our country’s history and the natural beauty of land unscarred by human profiteering.

Our national parks are always a treat to visit. Even on days not designated as fee-free days, those that charge entrance fees range in admission cost from $3 to $30. If you have a fourth grader, your student also qualifies for a free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program. Active duty military personnel and citizens with a permanent disability can also get free passes.

Visit our parks. Preserve our history.

Celebrate the sublime. Happy 100 years to the National Park Service — here is to 100 more years of conserving America’s natural splendor! nps.gov

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Home Sweet Home CAVE CREEK HOME EXPO

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Writer Barb Evans

Spring is here and that means it’s time to clean out

Depot on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Home Depot will

the old homestead and get those maintenance and

host other interactive classes, as well.

decorating projects done before the heat of summer kicks in. Luckily, you’ll have the chance to find the tools,

So, now you have no excuses! The Cave Creek Home

resources and professionals you need all in one location

Expo will be your ticket to making your home a sweet

at the second annual Cave Creek Home Expo held April

home.

16-17 at Stagecoach Village.

Participants include: The expo will have everything you need to get inspired,

AZ Pavers: pavers and retaining walls

get organized and get busy. More than 30 of Cave

Big Bronco Furniture Barn: distinctive, one-of-a-kind

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Western and rustic home furnishings

featured, showcasing some of the best home goods the

Boulder Creek Pools: unique, intuitive and functional

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heating and cooling, landscaping, lighting, home security

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Cave Creek Welding: excellent quality metal work

the DIY fun with a children’s workshop hosted by Home

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Mother’s Grace

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The amazing thing about mothers is their natural ability

Writer Lauren Strait

I was on chemo,” Michelle remembers.

to bounce back with incredible strength, especially after a time of difficulty. Not only can they metaphorically rise

After facing her own struggles, Michelle knew that she

from the ashes like a phoenix; they also possess the

could use her experience as a corporate executive to

drive to help others during their comeback.

help women and families facing similar circumstances, which is what led her to found Mother’s Grace.

Michelle Moore-Fanger knows firsthand the emotional, physical and financial toll of hardship. Seven years

Mother’s Grace is dedicated to supporting mothers and

ago, Michelle was diagnosed with a rare type of breast

children who have faced adversity and hardship. For

cancer. Around the same time, her 7-year-old son was

nearly a decade, Mother’s Grace has been providing

diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

financial and emotional assistance to mothers and families in need, as well as leadership to nonprofit

“He was learning how to become insulin dependent while

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organizations run by mothers.

“Our mission is to bridge the gap for mothers and help them get back on their feet,” says Michelle.

Michelle explains that hardship can be as simple as paying an APS bill for a mom who has had to take a month off from work to be with her sick child at the hospital.

“We recently had a mom whose daughter was murdered, and we paid for her counseling,” she says.

“It’s amazing how such a small amount can make a huge difference.”

Mother’s Grace cuts through the red tape to provide immediate and much needed assistance, most of the time within 72 hours. These recipients are facing life-threatening illness, natural disasters and loss. By providing financial support and guidance, Mother’s Grace empowers these women to breathe and focus on their families during their crisis.

“Mothers can be nominated for aid through an application online,” says Michelle. The board — made up of professional women who help other moms start their own 501(c)(3) organizations — reviews each application and then works with their team of 75 volunteers based on the need.

“We have a meal preparation team, a mentorship program and so much more,” says Michelle.

Every year, Mother’s Grace hosts a celebratory gala as a tribute to mothers and their inspirational work. This private and invitation-only event will be held at the Paradise Valley Country Club on April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event, hosted by Angela Ducey and Sandra Metzler, will offer a champagne brunch, shopping and an inspirational guest speaker.

“Of course, we could not do this work without the help of our sponsors,” adds Michelle. “Right Toyota, the Grubb Family Foundation, the Ducey Family Foundation, Steak 44 and Isaac Jewelers are just some of the sponsors that have allowed us to assist more than 1,000 mothers and families.” mothers-grace.org APR IL 2016

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Sea toPROMUSICA ShiningARIZONA Sea

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“From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans …”

ProMusica Arizona’s April concert, “Sea to Shining

Writer Peni Long

premier piece, ‘Dear Appalachia,’ all selected to reflect the beauty of our land,” says Yvonne Dolby, ProMusica’s executive director.

Sea,” celebrates the grandeur of our country’s natural wonders with a musical tribute commemorating the

In addition to the music, photos and video footage,

100th anniversary of our national parks. The entire

the concert will have park rangers on hand to provide

chorale and orchestra will celebrate our vast treasure

literature about the upcoming National Park Service

of mountains, desert and seascapes, accompanied

Centennial, offer pre-concert talks and read narration

by stunning photos and video footage shared by the

during the concert — a truly immersive experience for

National Park Service.

the concert-goer.

The season-ending concert includes works both

Several of the composers selected to reflect the

familiar and new.

beauty and diversity of our country have personally experienced its native bounty and have been able

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“We have included musical favorites, such as the

to use their talents to create musical masterpieces

‘Grand Canyon Suite’ and a newly commissioned

capturing their memories and experiences.

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The first of these masterpieces is

of the mountain as it crumbled

the Western premier performance

through time. At one point, Hitt

of “Dear Appalachia: Songs from

rode his horse through canyon

My Mountain Home” by composer

trails to the summit. His music is

Timothy Michael Powell, a set of

his way of capturing that moment.

three songs featuring bluegrass

“To look out over the Hoodoos at

instruments and choir. The pieces

Golden Gate Canyon, Mount Everts

pay homage to the vistas and

and Bunsen Peak is to know God,”

woodland trails that formed many

he reflects. “I could never hope to

of the most treasured memories of

capture the feeling in music, but

the composer’s youth and celebrate

hopefully I have given the listener

Powell’s formative years spent in

a small impression of a horseback

Dahlonega, Georgia, an area known

ride up through the Hoodoos to

for its festivals, folk art, the 1828

the top of creation.”

gold rush and bluegrass music.

The concert also includes a “Sure on This Shining Night”

special arrangement of “Climb

composer, Morten Lauridsen, is

the Mountains,” a song from the

a native of the Pacific Northwest

musical “Mountain Days: The Story

who worked as a Forest Service

of John Muir” created by Arizona

firefighter and lookout on an

composer Craig Bohmler.

isolated tower near Mount St.

works have been widely performed

Helens, an experience that inspired

in the United States, Canada,

his compositions. Lauridsen’s works

Europe and Japan. He has been

have been widely performed and

honored with awards from the

recorded, and he has received

American Society of Composers,

several Grammy nominations. In

Authors and Publishers; and the

2007, he was awarded the National

Dramatists Guild of America, as

Medal of Arts, the highest artistic

well as two showcases with the

award in the United States, for

National Alliance for Musical

his “composition of radiant choral

Theatre. Bohmler is also the

works combining musical beauty,

composer of “Riders of the Purple

power and spiritual depth.”

Sage,” an opera based on the Zane

Bohmler’s

Grey novel that will have its world ProMusica’s presentation of

premiere with the Arizona Opera in

“Hoodoos” is the third movement

2017.

from composer Jett Hitt’s album, “Yellowstone for Violin and

“Sea to Shining Sea” promises to

Orchestra.” Hitt is an outfitter at

be a very special musical and visual

Yellowstone National Park. During

tribute to our country. Performances

his first season there, he worked

are on April 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.

as a wrangler at the Mammoth

and April 24 at 3 p.m.

Hot Springs horse corrals, which became his jumping off place

623-326-5172

for exploring Mammoth, Terrace

pmaz.org

Mountain and the area known as the Hoodoos, formed by fragments

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DINING GUIDE Spotlights

Venues Café 34 Easy St., Carefree Venues Café will have you at “hello” when you first glimpse its warm interior featuring complementary textures of copper, brick, wood and stone. The copper fireplace and well-stocked wine cellar are attractive focal points, and the walls are adorned with beautiful paintings both on loan and for sale from local artists.

The menu features everything from signature salads and burgers to comfort foods like shrimp etouffee and beef stroganoff, or just some casual noshes. Ingredients are locally sourced whenever possible, including line-caught, straight-from-the-fisherman wild coho salmon, rich in omega fats; and hanger steak that melts in your mouth.

Accompanying any dish are marvelous craft beers on draught, fine wines and craft cocktails.

There’s a good reason all the food is fabulous: executive chef Andrew Lucyshyn, who with more than 40 years of food and wine experience, has worked all over the United States and Europe and cooked for many celebrities. As a testament to his cooking skills, Lucyshyn recently received the prestigious ProChef II certification from the Culinary Institute of America, the world’s premier culinary college.

Stop in for brunch on the weekends, where favorites like huevos rancheros and eggs Benedict are served.

Located right across from the picturesque town gardens and in the midst of art galleries and boutiques, Venues Café is a place you will want to come back to again and again.

Venues Café 34 Easy St., Carefree 480-595-9909 venuescafe.com

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The Bourbon Cellar 32409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 107, Scottsdale Chef Doug Smith has cooked up an intriguing new foodie magnet: The Bourbon Cellar. In just a few months, this charming venue has become known for its selection of barrel-aged spirits and enticing entrees — think thick steaks and fresh seafood daily.

Though it plays well with families and large groups, there is an unmistakable air of romance in this intimate space that whispers two words: date night. Though this is the place for anniversaries, it’s not just for couples.

“It’s also for bromance — guys off the golf course can hang out with their buddies,” Smith says. You can dress to impress a date or, “You can come in shorts and flip flops if you want.”

Smith vows to keep adding new items and specials to keep regulars pleasantly surprised. He’s not a stay-inthe-back type, so don’t be surprised if he visits your table to ask what you like, suggest pairings and describe his daily catch. The slogan for his dream restaurant: “A Fine Dining Ambience with a Casual Flair.”

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Southwest Quinoa Salad with Dressing Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Lighten up your weekly menu with a make-ahead, superfood salad that’s low on calories but packed with flavor. Protein-rich quinoa, crunchy pepitas, fresh vegetables and a zesty Citrus Cumin Dressing come together to create this nutritious, Southwestinspired salad. Serve as is or alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a tasty, guiltfree meal.

Southwest Quinoa Salad Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 cups quinoa, cooked 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup corn kernels

Citrus Cumin Dressing

Salad Directions:

Ingredients

Combine all ingredients into a bowl and

2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly

toss with the Citrus Cumin Dressing. Note: If

squeezed

making ahead, wait to add the pepitas and

1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly

dressing until the last minute.

squeezed 1 teaspoon honey

Dressing Directions:

1 clove garlic

Place the lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic

½ cup red bell pepper, small dice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup pepitas, toasted

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup scallions, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ½ cup queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 roasted jalapenos, chopped

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salt and pepper to taste

and cumin into a food processor or blender.

While running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

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Miniature Blackberry Galettes Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Galettes are freeform tarts with a flaky crust folded over a mound of fresh, seasonal fruit.

Unlike most French pastries, which are carefully crafted to perfection, the charm of this rustic dessert is its imperfect, misshapen crust. As a result, these simple yet elegant Miniature Blackberry Galettes are a great go-to dessert that anyone can master.

Miniature Blackberry Galettes Yield: 8 servings

Directions: For the crust: Place the flour, salt and cubes of butter in the bowl of a food processor. While pulsing, add the water one tablespoon at a time. Continue to pulse until the butter is the size

Ingredients For the crust: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 3 ounces (very cold) butter, large cubes 5-7 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 2 cups blackberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

of peas. (If you do not have a food processor, use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour, then gradually work the water into the dough). Place the mixture onto a floured surface and form it into the shape of a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours.

For the filling: Combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt into a mixing bowl. Set aside.

To assemble galettes: Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 F. Using a rolling pin, roll the chilled dough onto a well-floured surface until it is about 1/8-inch thick. Cut eight five-inch circles from the dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a bowl.

1 teaspoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon lemon juice pinch of salt To assemble galettes: flour for dusting egg wash (one egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional) 2 tablespoons butter, small dice (optional)

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Place the circles of dough onto the lined sheet pan in a single layer and brush the edges of each circle with egg wash. Place two to three tablespoons of filling onto the center of each circle, then fold and crimp the edges up and toward the center.

Brush the outside of each tart with egg wash. Optional: Dust the crust with coarse sugar and dot the center of each tart with diced butter.

Bake the galettes for 20 to 25 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Serve warm.

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