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LIFE BEYOND NEW YORK THE ART OF KEN KAMINSKI

PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES 2017-2018

CREATURE COMFORTS GO CAMPING

By Shannon Severson

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Jennifer Satterlee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ana Petrovic

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Grace Hill Kaylie Johnson Kenneth LaFave Gregory Granillo Shannon Severson Lara Piu

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When you think of Arizona, endless miles of cactus-sprinkled desert will likely come to mind before vast stretches of aquamarine waterfalls. In fact, the latter may sound like an utter mirage to anyone living in the Valley this time of year,

PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Baxter Bryan Black Kaylie Johnson Loralei Lazurek

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when the majority of water comes either bottled for drinking or bursting from a monsoon rain cloud.

And yet, this month’s photo essay provides stunning evidence of our state’s bountiful waterways, which are as abundant as they are beautiful. Whether taking in the breadth of two of our country’s largest lakes or embarking on a contemplative journey along one of our many creeks, these desert oases serve as another delightful surprise to visitors from across the globe — and a source of pride for those of us who are fortunate enough to be called locals.

At the end of every photo essay, we ask readers to share their favorite Arizona

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In the midst of a boardroom meeting at his corporate global branding job, artist Ken Kaminski received an urgent call from his wife, Nancy.

“Ken, we’re under attack,” she said.

It was September 11, 2001, and he was just 15 miles from where the twin towers crumbled into dust, shaking a city to its core and forever changing our nation. Little did he know that it was a moment that would shape the next 15 years of his fine arts career as he used paint, assemblage, found objects and photography to express his feelings of sorrow, disbelief, recovery and remembrance.

“Within one week, I decided to make that first painting,” says Kaminski. “I think artists have a responsibility to document what’s going on in their world, as crazy as their world may be; and that was my world at the time.”

Kaminski created art from a young age and fondly remembers weekly Sunday trips to the Chicago Art Institute with his father, who has always supported his son’s artistic talent and aspirations. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bradley University, where he first met Nancy, he went on to attend graduate school at Otis-Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. He credits both schools with encouraging him to paint large-scale pieces, eschewing boundaries and pushing beyond the safe confines of convention.

He was heavily influenced by the masters of abstract expressionism: Jackson Pollock, Willem deKooning, Robert Rauschenberg and Franz Kline.

Kaminski’s gestural style involves thick layers of paint, often applied with his own hands on mahogany panels or canvas. Finished pieces are bold and physical, with strong, architectural angles, sometimes interspersed with photos, glass, metal or wood. Stories are told with powerful emotion. During the process, which may take days or years, he sometimes decides to completely paint over previous work. His sparer pieces, such as the oil and pencil on paper “9/11,” are equally impactful in their simplicity.

When the couple moved to New York, it was a chance to be part of a major art scene. Now retired from his career in graphic design, Kaminski says he has always maintained a studio, and is thankful that he had both a “corporate gig” and Nancy’s unwavering support to pursue his art, which he’s always considered to be his primary career.

“Without her support for the last 30plus years, none of this is possible,” says Kaminski.

Back in pre-2001 New Jersey, his studio was right behind a window factory, and he created a series incorporating photographs of various buildings, including the home of Ernest Hemingway, set behind salvaged window glass and surrounded by abstract, painted forms inspired by September 2017

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Clockwise from top left: "9/11 the Moment it Happened," 50-by-62-inch oil and acrylic on canvas (2017 Ken Kaminski / Artists Rights Society); "New York," 25 1/2-by-21-inch oil and black-and-white photographs on canvas; "Sequence," triptych 17-by-42-inch oil on mahogany panel; "NYC 911," 50-by-45-inch encaustic and oil on canvas with found objects

those pictures. His passion for architecture is surely part of why those strong steel towers are the primary focus of Kaminski’s 9/11 works.

“One painting was supposed to be it,” says Kaminski. “People ask me, ‘Why 15 years of this stuff?’ I can’t answer that question.

I just had to work through it. I was painting this for 15 years because of that emotion. It wasn’t about money or fame. It still impacts those of us who remember it and I hope that impact will never be lost on future generations. I fully intend to get these pieces in various museums and collections so that they’ll survive long after I’m gone.”

Kaminski’s pieces have been displayed in several solo exhibitions around the country, and his powerful triptych “Sequence” is now a part of the White House’s permanent collection. It has been

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difficult for him to envision actually selling any of his 9/11 works.

But with more than 50 pieces stored in New York and Arizona, the time has come to begin parting with them. In particular, he would like to donate “NYC911,” a striking 50-by-45 oil and enamel on canvas with six fire bells, to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. He hopes the trademarked work will be used to help the museum raise needed funds.

“My biggest fear is being perceived as trying to profit from a tragedy,” says Kaminski. “I donate 10 percent of anything I sell to Wounded Warriors. It’s time for me to make room to paint in a new direction.”

Moving to Cave Creek two years ago was a huge step in that new direction. Kaminski has a distinct memory of completing the final 9/11 painting that now hangs in his home.

“I finished it and realized, ‘I’m done. I’m just done,’” says Kaminski. “I painted this subject for 15 years. It was my way of dealing with it because I didn’t understand it, but I knew I needed to be done with it and leave New York.”

He and Nancy, a health industry executive, had previously owned a vacation home at The Boulders, so Cave Creek was a natural choice for its peaceful setting and wide-open spaces. Their home, and the studio that Kaminski built on the property, is flooded with natural light, and large windows afford views of Black Mountain and desert landscape. The studio doubles as his own private gallery, where he can rotate the art as he chooses. Large, roll-up doors open to allow nature inside.

It’s private and quiet, a far cry from the crowded, loud urban sprawl of New York City. After three years of living here, the subject matter of his paintings have moved from angular skyscrapers to rounded hay bales and ethereal clouds. He’s taken more than 5,000 photographs of clouds on his property, and relishes the challenge of painting something that tends toward the formless and celestial. The transition

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"New York," 25 1/2-by-21-inch oil and black-and-white photographs on canvas (2017 Ken Kaminski / Artists Rights Society) Ken and Nancy Kaminski with their dogs, Larry and Wrigley.

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IT WAS MY WAY OF DEALING WITH IT BECAUSE I DIDN’T UNDERSTAND IT, BUT I KNEW I NEEDED TO BE DONE WITH IT AND LEAVE NEW YORK.

away from the tension of his New York work is tangible in his latest work.

Kaminski is creating a series of paintings and photographs based on “The Abstract Nature of Clouds.” His first painting, “Cave Creek Clouds #1,” is a large-scale, expansive abstract cloudscape with bold colors and thick texture.

“I’m going from architectonic to organic,” says Kaminski. “We love it here, and I’m glad to have my studio built and be doing my thing. Our family from the Midwest loves visiting during the winter. It’s a great place to live and to make art.”

Kaminski’s studio is open to the public by appointment, and he has upcoming exhibitions at the Ice House Gallery in Phoenix in October; Fearless Art Works Gallery in Carefree in November; and solo exhibitions at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and Walter Wickiser Gallery in New York City in January and March 2018, respectively. kenkaminski.com

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

SEPT. 1-4 LABOR DAY AT ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE The Go Big or Go Home Labor Day Weekend celebration includes poolside DJs, beer pairing dinners, a watermeloneating contest, water balloon fun, scavenger hunt and much more. Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 6114 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; 480-368-1234, scottsdale.andaz.hyatt.com.

Experience

THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO PRESENTS THE CEMETERY CLUB “The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell is a heartwarming and

SEPT. 1-30

humorous story of three widows

GALLERY ANDREA’S SEPTEMBER SHOW

visiting their husbands’ graves.

who meet once a month before See website for ticket prices.

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30

Admire abstract works by

p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Theatre

Shalome Patrick, a local artist

Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus

known for contemporary and

Rd., Scottsdale; 602-765-0120,

surrealist works that invite the view to find hidden imagery.

thestudiophx.org.

“Ballerinas” by Julee du Plessis will also be on display,

SEPT. 2

capturing movement inspired

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by these dancers in a loose

Benefiting Special Olympics

impressionist style. Gallery

Arizona, this event brings tasty

Andrea also showcases floral

food, celebrity chefs and local

paintings and fashion by

personalities together for a

mother-daughter duo Andrea

culinary paradise. $60-$100.

de Kerpely-Zak and Andrea

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Westin

Zakrzewski. Gallery Andrea,

Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902

7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale; 480-481-2530, artandrea.com.

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E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale; *Photo courtesy Gallery Andrea

phxcooks.com.

SEPT. 2 SCOTTSDALE MOTORSPORTS GATHERING Also known as Cars and Coffee, this month’s show, titled “Motorcycles,” will bring thousands of spectators to Scottsdale. Exhibition and admission is free. 7-10 a.m.

Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; scuderiasouthwest.com.

SEPT. 3 HAROLD’S 20TH ANNUAL HAWAIIAN LUAU This annual party features a pig roast luau buffet, Hawaiian luau dancers, reggae music, a limbo and hula contest, face painting, lei making, Hawaiian vendors, drink specials and more. Adults, $30; children 12 and under, $15; 10-top VIP table, $375. 6 p.m.

Harold’s Corral Cave Creek, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek; 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com.

SEPT. 3-17 RED ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL Enjoy extraordinary chamber music during the Red Rocks Music Festival. This year’s festival, with event locations in Phoenix and Sedona, include artists like the Dueling Piano Divas and pianist Mikhail Yanovitsky.

For more information, visit redrocksmusicfestival.com.

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SEPT. 7 THE DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET David Bromberg is a multiinstrumentalist, singer and songwriter who has been entertaining audiences since 1971 through various styles and genres. Concert features Tom Rush, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. $30-$65. 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale; 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

Enjoy

SEPT. 4

LABOR DAY WITH MUSIC AND BUTTERFLIES

JEROME INDIE FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL The four-day festival includes

Admire the butterflies in the

independent films shown

conservatory while enjoying live

in historic buildings, funky

music by Nouveau Papillon.

homes, wineries and a train.

Face painting included, as

Additionally, local musicians

well as an appearance by

perform at various venues like

Ms. Monarch and the reptile

galleries, restaurants, bars,

mascots. See website for

shops, vineyards, wineries

admission prices. 11 a.m. to

and tasting rooms. Festival

4 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland,

passholders enjoy a special

9500 E. Via de Ventura,

discount pass to participating

Scottsdale; 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

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visit jeromefilmfestival.com.

SEPT. 8 TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION This celebration includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, pre-show entertainment, a silent auction and an exclusive preview of the “Tempe Xhibition” gallery exhibition. Afterward, Jordin Sparks and her powerful voice will take the stage. See website for ticket prices. 5:30 p.m.

Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe; 480-350-2822, tca.ticketforce.com.

SEPT. 9 CAREFREE OFFICE BUILDING OPEN HOUSE Harry S. Vardakis of Palm Desert Realty will provide an opportunity for the public to see a new modern office building in Carefree. The building consists of seven luxury offices featuring individual private baths, individual heating and cooling, and 234-410 square feet.

Offices available Oct. 1, 2017.

2-5 p.m. 7405 Nonchalant Ave., Carefree; 480-488-3099.

SEPT. 13 ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY MEETING Todd W. Bostwick, Ph.D., RPA presents “Interpreting the Nazca Lines: Enigmatic Images of the Peruvian Desert,” to discuss the mysterious lines and figures sketched onto the desert floor of Southern Peru. Open to the public. Free.

7:30-9 p.m. Refreshments at 7 p.m., Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek; azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/ desertfoothills.

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SEPT. 14 FIRST LIGHT STAR PARTY The public is invited to observe the Arizona night sky through high-power telescopes. The evening also includes STEAM hands-on activities. RSVP requested. Free. 6-9:45 p.m.

Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale; 602-561-5398, paradisevalley. edu/black-mountain.

SEPT. 15-17 PICKIN’ IN THE PINES MUSIC FESTIVAL The 12th annual bluegrass and acoustic music festival includes several awardwinning performers, camping, a community barn dance, educational workshops, band contests, kids’ activities and more! See website for ticket prices. Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park; Flagstaff; pickininthepines.org.

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SEPT. 14

2017 JUNK IN THE TRUNK

THE LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO AT THE NASH

Hundreds of market curators

Jazz pianist and composer

will head to WestWorld of

Lynne Arriale will be joined on

Scottsdale to display and

stage by Jay Anderson on bass

sell their unique vintage

and Lewis Nash on drums. All

products. See website for

shows offer extensive wine and

admission prices and times.

beer service. $29-$50. 7 p.m.

WestWorld of Scottsdale,

The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt Row,

16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale;

Phoenix; 602-795-0464,

junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com.

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SEPT. 15-24 FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK Presented by the Arizona Restaurant Association, the 10th anniversary of this popular food event brings the public 10 days of threecourse prix-fixe meals from 200 participating restaurants.

For more information, visit arizonarestaurantweek.com.

SEPT. 15-30 BLACK THEATRE TROUPE PRESENTS CAROLINE, OR CHANGE A story of race, rage and civil rights that tells of Caroline Thibodeaux, a divorced, middle-aged AfricanAmerican woman, and her employer, a Jewish family, in 1963 suburban Louisiana. $38. See website for show times. The Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602-258-8128, new-wp. blacktheatretroupe.org.

SEPT. 16 ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN’S SIP-N-SHOP This event includes complimentary champagne at Kendra Scott, located in the Scottsdale Quarter. Twenty percent of sales from the event will benefit ACFC. 1-4 p.m. Kendra Scott, 15147 N. Scottsdale Rd., H-155, Scottsdale; 480-350-7055, azcancerfoundation.org.

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SEPT. 16 DFL YOUTH WRITING WORKSHOP Homeschoolers and third to seventh graders will be taught the art of creative writing by youth author Dusti Bowling.

“The Insignificant Events in the

Taste

SEPT. 21-23 TASTE AMERICA CULINARY TOUR PHOENIX

Life of a Cactus,” Bowling’s

The popular James Beard

newest book, will be available

Foundation Taste America

for purchase. Registration

Culinary Tour once again

required. Free. 1:30-3 p.m.

comes to Phoenix. This event

Desert Foothills Library,

features a welcome reception,

38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd.,

a one-of-a-kind benefit dinner,

Cave Creek; 480-488-2286,

celebrity chef appearances,

desertfoothillslibrary.org.

cooking demonstrations,

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tastings and more. For more information, visit jamesbeard.

U2 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM

org/taste-america-phoenix.

U2 brings their famous Irish rock sound to Phoenix during their Joshua Tree Tour 2017.

The concert also features special guest Beck. $42-

SEPT. 23

$297. 7:30 p.m. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals universityofphoenixstadium.com/

A JEW YEAR’S EVE JEWBILEE

events.

All Jewish singles are invited

Dr., Glendale; 800-745-3000,

to enjoy an evening of

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mingling, dancing and drinking.

Open to adults 21 years and

MIM PRESENTS PASCUALA ILABACA Y FAUNA

up. Free. 7:30 p.m. Arizona Jewish Historical Society,

Guests will be entertained

122 E. Culver St., Phoenix;

by the young Chilean singer-

jewyearsevejewbilee.com.

songwriter, Pascuala Ilabaca,

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and her band, which is comprised of accordion, percussion, bass and guitar.

13TH ANNUAL SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

$35.50-$40.50. 7 p.m. Musical

Soroptimist International of

Instrument Museum, 4725 E.

Saguaro Foothills invites the

Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; 480-478-

public to visit the Outlets at

6000, mim.org.

Anthem for a day of exclusive

keyboard, sax, clarinet,

discounts, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, prizes in stores, live entertainment and gift bags. Event benefits 18 local charities. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $25.

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Lutz at clutz2765@gmail.com or 602-568-5005.

SEPT. 23-24 9TH ANNUAL SEDONA WINEFEST Head to Sedona and experience Arizona wineries, food, vendors, music, fun and the beautiful red rocks.

Admission includes six tasting tickets. $40 at the door, $35 online. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona; 928-8620210, sedonawinefest.com.

SEPT. 29 DFL PRESENTS ARIZONA’S GREATEST BATTLE Presenter Steve Hoza discusses the biggest single and largely unknown battle ever fought in Arizona between the O’Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) people. Registration required.

Free. 2-3 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek; 480-488-2286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.

SEPT. 30 MARCELLINO RISTORANTE’S LEARN & LUNCH Chef Marcellino shows how to make paccatelli, a delicious pasta with zucchini, caramelized onions and prosciutto sauce. Afterward, participants will enjoy the pasta, salad and dessert. $35 per person. 1-3 p.m. Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale; 480-990-9500, marcellinoristorante.com.

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CCUSD PARTNERS WITH FLAGSTAFF’S LOWELL OBSERVATORY Education and Community Services (ECS), a department of Cave Creek Unified School District, is working with the Lowell Observatory to help expand the Lowell Observatory Curriculum for Kids (LOCKs), an engaging scientific curriculum that will provide preschoolers at ECS Child’s Play Preschool an opportunity to participate in scientific investigations and experiments.

NDP WELCOMES FIRST FEMALE PRINCIPAL On July 1, Jill Platt became the fourth principal of Notre Dame Preparatory and the first woman to lead in that role

CHRISTMAS TEA IN JULY Foothills Caring Corps and Jo Gemmill, English Rose Tea Room owner, delighted the community with a Christmas Tea in July fundraiser to support older residents in the Northeast Valley. The festivities, with catering from the English Tea Room, included tea sandwiches, scones, tea, a wide selection of desserts and Christmas-themed traditions and music.

Announcements

since NDP opened in 2002.

Her theme for the students for the upcoming school year is empowerment. Platt is taking over from Jerry Zander, who served as NDP’s interim principal last year. Zander remains as NDP’s assistant principal for academics.

ACFC HOSTS 30 DAYS OF GIVING Throughout the month of September, Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children (ACFC) is encouraging the public to to donate $30 to help families

BALLET UNDER THE STARS 2017

suffering from pediatric cancer

Relax under the Arizona night

throughout the Valley. ACFC

sky and enjoy ballet with the

will also assist one family

whole family. Bring a blanket

a day during the month.

or lawn chair. Free. 7 p.m.

For more information, visit

Various locations. For more

azcancerfoundation.org.

information, visit balletaz.org.

donate $30 and ask 30 friends

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ALLSTATE INSURANCE OFFICE IN SCOTTSDALE ANNOUNCES MOVE Allstate Insurance Company announced a location change for Frank Schubert’s

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independently owned and operated agency. Previously located at 20731 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 103, the office is now located at 8787 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. 120. Through expert staff members, the agency successfully sells auto, property, commercial, life insurance and financial services. For more information, call 480-515-6259.

Additionally, this past summer, Schubert held his 10th customer appreciation night at the Harkins Theatre on Bell Road. With more than 500 seats reserved for the event, customers and their families enjoyed a viewing of “Despicable Me.” Schubert also

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catered the event with 600 cookies from Stuttering King Bakery in Scottsdale.

AMERICAN COMPOSER VISITS VI AT SILVERSTONE On August 11, Neil Argo, American composer for film and television, had the opportunity to share his experience transitioning from creating his work by orchestra to computer technology with the residents of Vi at Silverstone. His challenge and success with this transition was beneficial to the residents, as they deal with similar changes in their own lives.

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A feast for the eyes and ears returns with the start of this year’s Pinnacle Concert Series, now just a few short months away. Presented by Pinnacle Presbyterian Church as part of its mission to enrich the community spiritually, culturally and educationally, tickets for these music-filled events, which often sell out, will be available beginning September 2. While the cost of admission varies, all concerts will be held at the church, located at 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Here’s what’s on the docket this year.

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CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS December 3 4 and 7 p.m.

Free or donation The Pinnacle Chancel Choir, Pinnacle Pealers and special instrumental guest artists will perform a varied program of inspirational and joyous holiday music.

PHOENIX SYMPHONY, CHORUS AND SOLOISTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH December 10 3 p.m. $79 (tickets available at phoenixsymphony.org or 602-495-1999) Music director Tito Muñoz will conduct the Phoenix Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and world-class soloists in a full-length version of Handel's “Messiah.”

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BARTHOLOMEW FAIRE January 21 3 p.m. $25 (free for students) Lutes, harp, citole, oud, shawm, bagpipes, rauschpfeife, dulcian, doucaine, crumhorns, cornemusen, recorders, gemshorn, bladder-pipes, pipe and tabor, the hurdygurdy and other instruments will play classical, authentic Renaissance dance music.

DIAMOND ROCKS January 27 7:30 p.m. $50, $35 (free for students) Neil Diamond classics like “Coming to America,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Song Sung Blue” will be magically recreated by top tribute artist Barrie Cunningham and his band.

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THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY CHORUS March 23 7:30 p.m. $40, $25 The 140 member Phoenix Symphony Chorus will perform a variety of robust and riveting songs led by concert master Dr. Thomas Bookhout.

ABBAFAB March 16 7:30 p.m. $50, $35 (free for students) “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and other hits will be brought to life by this ABBA tribute band.

ORGANIST PAMELA RUITER FEENSTRA April 20 7:30 p.m. $40, $25 (free for students) Organist, composer, pedagogue and Bach improvisation authority Pamela Ruiter Feenstra will introduce her new CD, which was recorded in 2017 on the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church’s very own Richards, Fowkes & Co. organ.

Unless indicated, all concert tickets are available through the Pinnacle Concert Series website. pinnacleconcerts.org

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North Valley Christian Academy’s New Campus

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This month, North Valley Christian Academy will swing open the doors of its new pre-K through 12th grade campus. Located in North Phoenix, the 72,000-square-foot facility debuted August 16, in time for the 2017-18 academic year.

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NVCA will offer a Christ-centered liberal arts education to more than 600 students at full capacity in grades pre-K through 12th grade.

“We are blessed and excited to see this remarkable new campus approach completion,” says Nate Kretzmann, NVCA executive director.

“We are excited to be able to offer students a strong, Bible-based academic education, as well as a foundational education that develops strong social skills and the emotional intelligence of our students,” Nate adds.

At the hub of the new state-of-the-art facility are digital tools designed to support the academy’s collaborative, socially interactive project-based learning. As a Christian school fully accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Association, Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED,

NVCA plans to expand its blended, project-oriented curriculum in this new learning environment. Its new digital platform is designed to increase student’s flexibility in learning and provide them with a more comprehensive range of athletic programs, performing arts and STEM classes. The classrooms and

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NVCA is still enrolling for the 2017-2018 academic year. For further information, contact Lori Fox at lorif@northvalleyca.org, Natalie Gilliland at natalieg@northvalleyca.org or @623-551-3454. Enrollment information is also available on the website at gonvca.org.

collaborative areas form an integrated network of maker spaces that allow students to work together, explore and innovate in teams, and learn from one another.

“The NVCA experience is designed to teach students to think critically, analyze and develop a lifelong passion for learning,” Nate says. “Today’s students want to create and learn simultaneously.

They want access to content quickly in a format that is actionable to solving real-world problems.”

With the expansion of the campus, NVCA will also offer programs for sports, competitive athletics, leadership and service projects, as well as options in the arts including dance, music and theater.

“We want our students to have the opportunity to capture their passion and emotions,” Nate explains.

“The arts allow them to explore new ideas, subject matter and cultures in the development of the whole person, while our athletic programs teach Christian conduct and sportsmanship in practice and competition.”

The school is still accepting new students. gonvca.org

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Arizona’s Bountiful Waterways Writer Lara Piu Photographers Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer and Mark Handy

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Although Arizona is perhaps best known for its desert landscapes, its waterscapes are equally abundant, breathtaking and powerful. Given this month’s back-to-school lull in the action and our extended Sonoran summer, September may be the perfect time for a quick escape to one of the state’s more than 16,000 acres of refreshing water retreats.

Professional photographers Marcus Reinkensmeyer and Mark Handy have captured some of these profound aquatic destinations behind the lens. Their love of nature, appreciation for Arizona’s landscapes, camera technology and skill has resulted in these stunning shots.

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Creeks Arizona’s mountain rainfall averages more than 30 inches per year, creating the state’s nearly 25 creeks. Among the most popular is Fossil Creek, located near Strawberry. Each year, permit in hand, thousands of visitors journey to this popular swimming hole that is a perennial stream and tributary of the Verde River, which flows from the Mogollon Rim down toward a lake at the former Childs Power Plant.

Another popular go-to is Oak Creek, located off 89A in Sedona. Explore the edges of this creek via West Fork Trail, an easy, contemplative 10-mile hike along a red rock canyon-edged waterway.

This month, the area’s foliage embarks on its annual metamorphosis, from green to golden reds, oranges and browns.

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Mark Handy Hometown: San Diego Current: San Diego Photography experience: "I started making photographs in 2011 after a fulfilling journalism career covering Wall Street. I've been capturing images professionally since 2013."

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Photography niche: “Landscape photography. Within four months of picking up a camera, I was almost exclusively capturing landscapes. I couldn't get enough of the western United States — the desert Southwest, with its varied looks, was particularly alluring to me.

Today, I shoot landscapes exclusively.”

What is your favorite Arizona body of water and why?: “Without hesitation, the Colorado River. Its handiwork can be seen through some of my favorite places in Arizona: Horseshoe Bend, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Havasupai Reservation, where Havasu Creek, a spring-fed tributary, flows into the Colorado River just past Beaver Falls.

The Colorado River reminds me of just how insignificant we all are. These areas of Arizona, where the river flows, serve as a humbling and enduring a reminder of nature's magnificent power and beauty.”

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Which Arizona water destination on your bucket list?: “Lake Powell. I've captured images downstream from the area, but I have never explored the southwestern portion of the lake. The rock formations and red rock along the lake are simply too much for me to ignore.

Besides, as a fan of the original Planet of the Apes (POTA), I think it would be great to explore some of the same areas depicted in the early part of that movie classic. What can I say? I'm a POTA nerd.” markhandyphotography.com

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Lakes Two of the country’s largest lakes, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are located in Arizona. Lake Powell’s Glen Canyon Dam is 560 feet deep. It holds up to 27 million acre-feet of water, which could flood the entire state of Ohio in one foot of water. Bluffs above the lake at Wahweap Bay — located at its Southern Utah edge — display sandstone layers and reveal the land’s geological history.

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The Grand Canyon The ultimate Arizona waterway is the Grand Canyon. People from all over the world visit this marvelous sight. Pile four 1,300-foot skyscrapers on top of each other and you still would not reach its towering rim. In its presence, a person feels small in reference to its mighty walls. Yet the Colorado River is a reminder of how powerful an innocent-looking force can be.

Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan Current: Scottsdale Photography experience: "My passion for landscape photography dates back to college days in fine art studies at Michigan State University. Before the transition to digital photography, I worked with medium-format film cameras, also delving into darkroom printing. I’ve been fortunate to have my work shown in Backpacker, Shutterbug, Arizona Scenic Calendars, Where Dinosaurs Roamed, Arizona Official Visitor’s Guide, Grand Canyon State, Visit Phoenix, Sky Harbor International Airport, People’s Choice Apparel and in various corporate buildings."

Photography niche: “I’m mainly engaged in landscape and abstract fine arts photography, exploring the transient quality of light and our fragile environment. As an avid hiker, I’m drawn to remote wilderness areas and less-traveled parts of the Southwest, Pacific Coast and Europe. My current focus is the creation of large-scale prints and canvas gallery wraps, striving to realize a sense of presence akin to fine art paintings.”

What is your favorite Arizona body of water and why?

“A tough call, but I would have to say Oak Creek. We’ve enjoyed so many memorable hikes and photo treks in Oak Creek Canyon over the years. West Fork Trail is a true oasis, with Oak Creek flanked by soaring canyon walls, massive boulders and vibrant plant life. It’s such a tranquil place, yet so alive with changing seasons and the mesmerizing sound of cascading waters.”

Which Arizona water destination is on your bucket list?

"While I’ve spent time on the banks of the Colorado River, I’ve yet to explore the bottom of the Grand Canyon through a river rafting trip. I’m hoping to take one of the longer rafting photography tours on the Colorado River, a trip allowing some extended time deep in the canyon." mwrphotos.com September 2017

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Waterfalls Ten miles down a tributary of the Western region of the Grand Canyon is Supai Village, the last standing area of the country where mail is delivered by mule. Cellphones are useless, and water play rules its days. A handful of waterfalls beckon visitors for a dip, swim or, for the more daring, a plunge. On a warm September day, adventurous hikers stand at the top of Navajo

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Falls while friends cheer them on to jump off its edge. At Havasu Falls, small pools of pristine, blue-green water are the stuff of dreams. Visitors wade, play and sit, cooling off in this waterbound heaven on earth. And after scaling down a steep canyon wall descent, hikers revel at the 200-foot-tall Mooney Falls, named for miner James Mooney, who is rumored to be buried in a natural grave of limestone after falling to his death as he attempted to save a friend’s life many moons ago.

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“The walls are steadily increasing in altitude, the curves are gentle, and often the river sweeps by an arc of vertical wall, smooth and unbroken, and then by a curve that is variegated by royal arches; mossy alcoves; deep, beautiful glens; and painted grottoes.�

-Major John Wesley Powell

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Writer Shannon Severson Photos courtesy The Urban Farm

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The desert seems an unlikely place for a burgeoning small farm movement, but that hasn’t stopped Greg Peterson of the Urban Farm, a Phoenix-based business he founded in 2001 — though he’s been growing food here in the Valley for more than 40 years. The Urban Farm’s purpose is to educate and inspire people to grow their own food and to deliver the knowledge necessary to do that in a widely accessible way.

“It’s actually quite easy to grow vegetables and fruit trees in Phoenix if you know what the rules are,” says Peterson, “and that’s what I teach. It’s about garden location, the quality of your soil and effective watering.”

Area residents have a prime opportunity to participate in a signature event: the fourth annual Great American Seed Up on September 22 and 23 at the Uptown Farmers Market at North Phoenix Baptist Church. The event is presented by seedsave.org in collaboration with Urban Farm University, the Micro Farm Project, and Grow Phx. For $50 or less, participants can purchase enough desert-adapted seeds to last them the rest of their lives, says Peterson. Classes on seed storage and seed saving ensure that the seeds can be preserved effectively for decades to come. This year will feature a “Seed Dating” event on Friday night, which allows attendees to bring a friend for

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free and includes viewing of the thought-provoking documentary, “Seed: The Untold Story,” followed by a Q-and-A session with seed expert Bill McDorman (seedsave.org, Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance), who is featured in the film and co-founded the event with Peterson.

After shopping a seed bazaar overflowing with open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, wildflower, flower and herb seed varieties at deep discounts (at just $1.25, one scoop of basil seeds represents more than 10 packets of purchased seeds), gardeners can attend workshops and presentations with seed experts like McDorman.

Kari Spencer of the Micro Farm Project will be offered on Saturday, as well.

The Urban Farm events aren’t confined to fall. Now in its 17th year,

its annual Fruit Tree Program features a pop-up nursery with deciduous, citrus and tropical fruit trees. To date, the Urban Farm contributed to the planting of more than 15,000 fruit trees around the Valley.

Peterson’s passion for gardening began in 1975, when his mother encouraged him to plant a garden and start growing their own food. When he purchased his first home in 1989 and moved beyond basic gardening, he discovered the concept of permaculture, a whole-system, creative design process for developing sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural ecosystems with zero waste. His 1/3-acre property soon became a completely edible landscape.

While growing food in the desert might raise the eyebrows of conservationists, Peterson points out that the environmental impact of shipping produce from around the world or even other states must be balanced with effective growing techniques and the impact on our health.

For the past 15 years, Peterson has offered classes, both in-person and online, helping home gardeners grow their own food in spaces small and large. His website offers free resources, as well as a podcast, blog, newsletter and free and fee-based courses of study. The Urban Farm’s programs have drawn attention and accolades from around the country.

More than ever before, people want access to nutritious food of local, discernible origin, raised without chemicals, and they want to do it affordably, positively impacting their families and the environment.

“The amount of people jumping on board in just the past three or four years has been growing exponentially,” says Peterson.

“The attendance at my lectures and twice-yearly tours of the Urban Farm have gone from a handful of people to hundreds.

Next year, we will be expanding to engage other urban farmers around town to offer tours of their property.” greatamericanseedup.org urbanfarm.org September 2017

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Arizona’s gastronomic jubilee returns this fall with Arizona Restaurant Week, beginning September 15.

Each year, the 10-day event brings together nearly 200 Arizona restaurants to celebrate the flavors of the local foodie scene.

“Arizona Restaurant Week gives Valley diners a unique opportunity to try some of the state’s finest and most popular restaurants, featuring special menus designed to let their culinary staff shine,” says Steve Chucri, Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO. Now celebrating its 10th year, the association will mark the event’s anniversary with an online contest offering the chance to win one of 10 food and travel experiences, including a SanTan Brewing Company brewery tour and gift bag package.

Pictured: SumoMaya. Photo by Grace Stufkosky.

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“We are proud to have contributed to the interest, development and support of the local culinary scene for the past 10 years — and counting,” Steve adds.

Pictured: Duck Cassoulet. Photo courtesy of Christopher’s.

During the week, some of the state’s top restaurants will showcase three-course prix-fixe meals for $33 or $44 per person. Participating restaurants are known for exceptional cuisine and sparing no expense to give diners an extraordinary culinary experience. The Dhaba, Sumomaya, Marcellino Ristorante, Sonata’s, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Artizen, Match, Nobuo at Teeter House, Café ZuZu, The Keg, El Panzon y Frida, Christopher’s and Crush Lounge, The Capital Grille (Phoenix and Scottsdale) and Arrowhead Grill are among its participants.

Produced by the Arizona Restaurant Association, the event’s goals include positioning Arizona as a top culinary destination. It works to increase awareness for more than 8,500 dining opportunities and strives to stimulate statewide dining business and revenue. In addition to the fall Arizona Restaurant Week, the association hosts a spring version in May and a breakfast-focused week in July.

Pictured: Gamberi e Feta. Photo courtesy of Marcellino.

A full list of participating restaurants can be found on the organization’s website. arizonarestaurantweek.com

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Writer Lara Piu Photographers Scott Baxter and Gary Kellner

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Mike spent 12 years on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, competing as a bareback bronc rider in rodeos from Houston to Calgary and Cheyenne to Pendleton. He’s worked in the outdoor recreation industry since 1991, as well as a variety of other jobs.

“I’ve done about every job there is,” he explains, “from guiding to dishwashing to being stuntman on advertising campaigns. I've hauled equipment and clients into remote locations on the backs of horses, mules, helicopters, jet boats, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, whitewater rafts and kayaks.”

During that time, he worked for Abercrombie & Kent, Nike, Marlboro, Desert Mountain Club, Young Presidents’ Organization and more.

Meanwhile, his wife, Ashley, grew up on a horse farm in Kentucky, where her parents trained and showed horses.

Combining their passion for nature and the outdoors, the couple established H2R Expeditions in 2008, a company that provides bespoke camps for clients throughout the western United States. Locally, the business operates a seasonal camp in North Scottsdale for Desert Mountain Club members on its private trail system.

“H2R was conceived with the idea to provide a comfortable lodging in unspoiled wild locations,” Mike recalls. “We set out to provide folks with an alternative to the typical campsite or run-of-the-mill lodges and hotels that you find in the American West.”

Like a traditional safari camp, H2R Expeditions’ camps are mobile.

“We built everything to break down and transport into places out of reach of traditional lodges,” Mike explains, noting that it allows customers to experience truly wild destinations. “When we take the camp down, we leave no trace. I often have trouble describing our camps without pictures, so I tell clients it’s like an American safari camp.”

Is this glamping?

“As far as the customer is concerned, they can call us whatever they want,” Mike answers. “We think that what we provide is much more than glamping.”

It may seem that way at first glimpse, he says, but the company’s camps are purpose-built, “and that purpose is for our customers to be able to enjoy a beautiful, wild and scenic place in comfort. Our focus is on the place where the camp is located, not the manmade things that are built on it. Our

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Our best customers are always the ones who come to camp to experience the place on an intimate level, not just for the novelty of sleeping in a tent that looks like it's been decked out by an interior designer with all kinds of impractical accouterments.

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best customers are always the ones who come to camp to experience the place on an intimate level, not just for the novelty of sleeping in a tent that looks like it's been decked out by an interior designer with all kinds of impractical accouterments.”

Inside the tents, there are real beds with mattresses, high thread count sheets, down comforters and Pendleton wool blankets, as well as en suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, towels, bathroom amenities and heaters.

“We don't consider these glamorous; we provide these things as a standard,” Mike explains.

Local chefs prepare regionallyinspired food.

“If you come to our camp at Desert Mountain, you're going to see menu items prepared in a way that you'd expect from a true Southwestern chef,” Mike adds. “You'd also listen to music that's inspired by the Southwest, because we hire musicians who play music that fits our camp and the environments where they're set.”

Additionally, the company hires local guides who know the area.

“If you come to one of our camps in Arizona, California, Montana, Wyoming or wherever it is, we want you to come away with the feeling that you truly immersed yourself in that place.”

An adventurous clientele that appreciates creature comforts at the end of the day make up the company's key customers, Mike

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I love to hear the customer say, ‘We'll be back,' I enjoy the opportunity to live and work in some of the most beautiful areas of America.

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explains. He works with Ashley and a small group of people with the necessary skills to make it happen.

“I consider myself extremely lucky to have met and worked side by side with great and talented people in a beautiful country,” he adds.

Mike designs, builds, transports, sets up and maintains the camp equipment; handles client logistical relations; and plays the role of host during camp operation. Ashley manages the billing and consults with the customer for a multitude of details such as food menus, food and beverage service, food allergies, sleeping arrangements, entertainment and special requests. Each camp requires attention to a slew of details, which is Mike’s kind of fun.

“I'm passionate about the process of designing, building and selecting the elements that comprise a great camp,” Mike explains. “I get great satisfaction from selecting the proper location of a camp, as well as arranging and setting up the infrastructure on-site in a way that meets or exceeds the customers' expectations. I also enjoy putting together an excellent service team in camp, as well as the best local guides who handle recreational activities outside of camp.”

In their spare time, the couple unsurprisingly pursues other outdoorsy passions. Mike enjoys fly-fishing and hunting upland birds with his pointing dog, and Ashley is a full-time professional horse trainer who shows horses throughout the country.

Still, the benefits of running their expedition company are their main focus and first love, especially because of its intangible rewards.

“I love to hear the customer say, ‘We'll be back,’” Mike says. “I enjoy the opportunity to live and work in some of the most beautiful areas of America.” h2rexpeditions.com

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“Don’t be afraid to call me,” sings Marc Broussard in the soulful chorus of the lead release from his new album, “Easy to Love.”

The song, aptly titled “Don’t Be Afraid to Call Me,” debuted on Rolling Stone Country in July with critical acclaim. With the remainder of his album slated to debut in September, the blues singer will perform at the Musical Instrument Museum in October as part of a four-month tour. Broussard’s new album is the first since “Life Worth Living,” which he released in 2014.

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was five years-old, when he would pop in on the stage of his father’s American Cajun swamp pop band, The Boogie Kings, and belt out songs like "Johnny B. Goode.”

The solo artist released his debut album “Momentary Setback" in 2002, which he independently recorded and released. The song “Home” from his 2004 “Carencro” album catapulted him onto fan radar. The title track is a tribute to Carencro, Louisiana, where Marc was raised and still lives.

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In 2007, he released eight albums. His contemporary interpretation of rock, soul and rhythm and blues has been the soundtrack for television shows and movies. The song “Cry to Me” from his third album, “S.O.S. 2: Save Our Soul: Soul On a Mission” attracted more than 1 million views on YouTube.

Combined, Broussard has sold more than 500,000 albums to date, which is perhaps no surprise since the hardworking artist performs at least 150 times a year. He’s toured with Zac Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Isaak, Willie

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Nelson, Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw and other artists.

He’s also appeared on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O'Brien,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “A&E Breakfast with The Arts” and the “CBS Saturday Early Show.” PerformerMag.com writes, “His voice stands above all others in the field.

Quite simply, Marc Broussard is the reason they invented soul music.”

On October 6, Marc will perform at MIM Music Theater in Phoenix, one of several artists lined up to perform at the museum’s intimate concert hall this fall. Others include blues artist Ana Popovic, whose concert will be on September 3; country artist Lorrie Morgan, who will perform on October 21; and pop, blues and jazz band Gypsy Soul, which will appear on November 4. marcbroussard.com

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It might not be immediately apparent, but 11-year-old Mya Luckritz, a Lone Mountain Elementary School sixth grader diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, is a lucky girl. She’s among the few with the incurable, progressive, genetic disease who a new drug works on and in May, was granted one of Make-A-Wish Arizona’s 380 wishes for 2017.

When Mya was 3 months old, she had a variety of concerns including jaundice and poor weight gain. After several hospital and clinic visits, a Phoenix Children’s Hospital pulmonologist diagnosed her with cystic fibrosis, which was a relief to Mya’s parents, Jennifer and Todd Luckritz.

“It was very hard for us, but the hardest thing is that we didn’t know for quite a while what was going on with her and to see

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her suffer,” Jennifer explains. “Once we got the diagnosis, we were able to cope a little more and move forward with the treatment and care that she needs to make her the healthiest she can be.”

Cystic fibrosis causes persistent lung infections and limits a child’s ability to breathe. Those diagnosed with the disease are often susceptible to pneumonia, gastrointestinal problems, pancreatic issues and other health concerns. Mya’s treatments include nebulizers; a vest breathing apparatus, which she uses twice a day at home; and 30 daily enzymes, supplements and medications.

Among her parents’ goals are to give Mya a normal life.

“We want to make sure that she does not have cystic fibrosis written on her forehead,” Jennifer explains.

“That’s just a part of Mya, but it’s not who Mya is.”

“It’s a part of who she is, just like her hair color,” Todd adds. “We don’t treat her any different. She’s not babied; she has sleepovers, and she does anything a normal kid would do. She just has to take her enzymes with her and remember to do her treatments.”

In fact, Mya is a funny and spirited girl who plays Desert Elite league soccer. She likes to play with her friends and visit her family in the Midwest. She enjoys school and has a few ideas about what she wants to be when she grows up: an orthodontist or a nurse who draws blood.

“I like helping people,” Mya says. “I want to be a firefighter, too, but I don’t think I can do that because of the smoke.”

In addition to her doctors, parents and older sister, Sydney, Mya finds support at church every Tuesday night. But what helps her the most, she says, is Kalydeco.

When Mya was in the first grade, the Luckritz family learned that the new drug might be effective on her type of cystic fibrosis mutation. Kalydeco is effective with only about 5,000 of the estimated 70,000 people with cystic fibrosis worldwide. This stroke of luck was a turning point for Mya. “Since Mya’s been on that, she’s been doing quite well,” Todd reports.

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If she had a serious lung infection in the pre-Kalydeco days, Mya was treated intravenously with peripherally inserted central catheter lines and IV antibiotics.

Now, she’s free of the cumbersome treatment and feels better.

In May, lady luck struck again when Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Cystic Fibrosis Center nominated Mya with Make-A-Wish Arizona. Her wish was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

“We’re really thankful to the club for doing that,” Todd says.

Mya was granted her wish, which was to take a Disney cruise. In May, the family departed from Port Canaveral in Orlando, Florida for a four-night, five-day cruise on the Disney Princess to Nassau, Bahamas, and then on to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. “Oh, the water was so clear,” Mya chimes.

“I loved snorkeling and I loved the dolphins, too.”

The family enjoyed the shows, kids’ clubs and the boat’s glass bottom, which allows cruisers to view the sea.

“And let’s not forget the buffet,” Mya kids.

The experience included two excursions, and the Luckritz’s selected snorkeling and swimming with the dolphins.

“It was just a great time to hang out as a family and it was something that we probably wouldn't get the chance to do,” Jennifer recalls. “It was just a nice break from everything, and it was unbelievably organized.”

Make-A-Wish Arizona coordinated every detail of the trip, including a round-trip ride to the airport.

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“For that period of time, you can forget about the day-to-day stuff — I am thankful for that,” Todd adds.

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Jennifer, Todd, Sydney and Mya were among the more than 20 Make-A-Wish families on that cruise.

“There were some kids struggling with cancer and in wheelchairs, and it was nice to connect with other families,” Jennifer recalls. “It was the best vacation by far.”

Make-A-Wish grants wishes to kids who have life-threatening medical conditions between the ages of 2.5 and 18 years old.

The organization grants five wish types: I wish to be, I wish to meet, I wish to have, I wish to go and I wish to give.

Arizona is home to the founding chapter of this international organization established in 1980. Its mission is to “grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.” This year, Make-AWish Arizona’s goal is to grant 380 wishes, and the organization has granted almost 6,000 wishes since it began.

Currently, there are approximately 427 children eligible for future wishes, each of which costs approximately $5,000 in cash, with another 48 percent provided in-kind by local businesses. It also takes 27 employees and nearly 800 volunteers across the state to support its mission. They all come together thanks to Make-A-Wish Arizona, so that kids like Mya can spread their wings and expand their horizons.

As her dad says, “She’ll never be defined by cystic fibrosis in my eyes. She’s Mya.” arizona.wish.org

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These beautiful fish tacos are stuffed with crispy, baked golden nuggets of coconut-crusted cod and finely-julienned slaw that melts in your mouth. They are then topped off with a gorgeous golden honey mustard sauce, and all of that goodness is wrapped up in homemade paleo cassava flour tortillas.

These tacos are 100 percent gluten-free, grainfree and paleo-friendly.

Fire-grilled chili lime shrimp are cradled in a bed of tangy red cabbage slaw and wrapped in a warm tortilla for a light, yet super satisfying dinner.

Make extra, because these mouthwatering shrimp tacos go quickly.

Paleo Coconut-Crusted Fish Tacos with Honey Mustard Sauce Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 10 servings

¾ cup coconut shreds ¼ cup coconut flour ¼ cup arrowroot flour ½ teaspoon paprika 1½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil

Ingredients: For the paleo tortillas: 2 cups cassava flour 1 cup coconut milk, canned or boxed ½ cup olive oil ½ cup water 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons garlic granules freshly-cracked pepper to taste olive oil for cooking

For the honey mustard sauce: ¼ cup paleo mayonnaise ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar ¼ cup honey ¼ teaspoon paprika For the slaw: ½ head shredded green cabbage, finely julienned 1 large red pepper, finely julienned ½ cup fresh cilantro, minced ¼ cup black sesame seeds

For the fish nuggets: 2 fresh fillets wild caught cod 1 large egg, beaten

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Directions: For the paleo tortillas: Combine ingredients for the tortillas in a medium-size bowl and mix together until well combined. The dough should stick together and be a smooth consistency.

Divide the dough into 10 equal parts and shape into balls. On a piece of parchment paper, roll and pat each section of dough into a thin tortilla (you can use your hands or a rolling pin for this step). If the dough is sticking, sprinkle lightly with cassava flour.

Heat a fry pan on the stove over mediumlow heat. Drizzle the pan lightly with olive oil for cooking. Cook the tortillas for about 1-3 minutes on each side, until it reaches desired consistency. You can make them crisp or soft — it's up to your personal preference!

For the fish nuggets: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut the cod into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cod pieces in 1 beaten egg.

Combine the coconut shreds, coconut flour, arrowroot flour, paprika and sea salt in a shallow bowl. Roll the egg-covered cod in the coconut breading mixture.

Place the coated fish nuggets onto the baking tray, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake on 400F for 10 minutes. Rotate the nuggets to ensure even cooking, then cook for another 10 minutes until crispy.

For the honey mustard sauce: Puree all the ingredients for the sauce in a food processor or blender until smooth, then pour into a jar or dressing bottle.

For the slaw: Toss all ingredients for the slaw together in a large mixing bowl. Dress with some of the honey mustard sauce, then set aside.

Assemble the tacos by layering slaw, fish nuggets and sauce.

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For a sweet treat that is both vegan- and paleofriendly, look no further than this easy Fig and Honey Paleo Cheesecake.

With a deliciously glutenfree “graham cracker” crust, this dessert is also freezer-friendly to extend every decadent bite.

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Fig and Honey Paleo Cheesecake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 14 servings Ingredients: For the crust: 1 cup whole raw almonds 1 cup soft medjool dates 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon golden-milled flax meal For the filling: 1½ cup soaked raw cashews (soak cashews in hot water for 1-4 hours, until soft) 3 tablespoons lemon juice

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2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the topping: 2-3 whole fresh figs honey for drizzling on top sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top Directions: For the crust: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 7-by-7inch square cake pan with parchment paper. Pulse together the almonds and dates into a coarse texture. Add water and flax meal and combine. Press crust into the bottom of the cake pan. Bake

for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the filling and topping: Puree the cashews in a food processor for a few minutes until they become a smooth texture. Add remaining ingredients and puree until completely smooth. Spread the filling over the crust.

Slice fresh figs into quarter-inch rounds and place over the top of the cream layer. Freeze for about 1 hour, until firm. Once the cheesecake has firmed up, take it out of the freezer and drizzle with honey and sea salt flakes. Cut and serve. Store in the freezer or fridge.

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