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Memorial Day tribute pays respects BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

arefree will host a Memorial Day tribute to recognize and show respect to those who died in service Monday, May 30, at the Cave Creek Memorial Cemetery. Event organizer and Vice Mayor John Crane said, despite the name, the cemetery is in Carefree and is a relatively small pio-

neer cemetery in a natural, desert landscape. The ceremony starts at 8 a.m. and will feature several community organizations. “It will last a little less than an hour. We want to be sensitive to the heat,” Crane said. “We tried to make it as community focused as possible. The local Boy Scout troop will present and retrieve the colors. We have a couple of students from Sonoran Trails Middle School who will sing the national anthem and ‘America the Beautiful.’”

American Legion Post 34 will also be there for the ceremony. The Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will serve water, coffee and cookies. In addition, Cactus Shadows High School students involved in the Veterans Heritage Project will talk about their experience. Crane said for the Veterans Heritage Proj-

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Rally supports families of fallen veterans

BUSINESS.......... 16 Harumi Yoga brings soothing vibes to the North Valley

FEATURES......... 17 Carefree eateries participating in restaurant week

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BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

undreds of flags and dozens of community members will line the streets leading to the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix to honor those who died in service at the 16th annual Flags for Our Fallen Memorial Day Rally Monday, May 30. At the rally, 500 flags are installed on 10-foot poles along the corner of Cave Creek and Pinnacle Peak roads. Each flag is adorned with a ribbon that has a veteran’s name hand-printed on it. About 200 members of Riders USA

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The 16th annual Flags for Our Fallen Memorial Day Rally will be held from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday, May 30, to show support for those entering the National Memorial Cemetery. (Submitted photo) 4454 East Thomas Road • Phoenix, AZ 85018

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RALLY from page 1

stagger their bikes between the flagpoles and are joined by community members to wave flags, hold signs, and show support for those entering the National Memorial Cemetery for its ceremony. “The whole idea is to try to make people feel better. It’s just a horrible day for them,” said Kirtis Baxter, president of Riders USA and chairman of the Memorial Day event committee. “They have to go in there having lost a father, mother, brother, sister, son or daughter. We’re just trying to make them feel better on their way in by showing that people support them, are with them and are thinking about them.” The event is free and open to the public. Sponsors can purchase flags for $10 and choose a veteran to honor. Baxter said they collect the sponsorships on their website throughout the year and people also stop by over the weekend to sponsor one

as well. A grid is kept of each flag so that sponsors can come by to pick up their ribbon and take it home after the event. Money from the sponsorships goes to several veteran organizations that Riders USA donates to throughout the year and to help host the event. According to Baxter, the rally started as a half a dozen people in pickup trucks waving flags to show support. It has grown exponentially but is still entirely community led and volunteer based. He said the prepping starts Friday afternoon, and volunteers work around the clock until Monday to set it up. “We have a committee that works all year long,” he said. “We have trucks and generators because it’s a matter of drilling 500 holes, hammering 500 pieces of rebar and unfurling 500 flags. It’s a lot of work and all in one weekend. Then we write the names on the ribbons for all 500 flags and attach them. There’s about 30 to 50 of us out there at any given time on that weekend.”

While the tradition started with bikers, Baxter said many attendees do not ride. This year, Riders USA will be joined by the Arizona Central T-Buckets and two car clubs, but Baxter said anyone is welcome. He added that Memorial Day is a difficult and emotional day for those who lost a loved one, and the community should come together to help ease their pain. “People just need to come out to support the families,” he said. “There are almost 46,000 people buried in that cemetery, and a lot of people don’t realize that it’s one of the largest memorial cemeteries in the country. This is the day to support the fallen veterans … and those families need as much support as they can get.” The National Memorial Cemetery encompasses 225 acres and is one of two national cemeteries in Arizona. Baxter said people passing by on their way to the cemetery often come up to them in tears, thanking them for their support. Staging for the Flags for Our Fallen Rally starts at 6 a.m. Monday, May 30. The Memorial Day ceremony in the cemetery starts at 9 a.m., and the flags will remain on display until it concludes. Baxter said anyone is welcome to sponsor a flag online, if they cannot attend. Flags for Our Fallen Memorial Day Rally

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ect, students interview veterans and compile those stories into a book titled “Since You Asked.” The book will also be available for purchase at the program. “It’s an excellent program,” he said. “It gets a young person in front of a veteran and gets a veteran to share their story with a young person, and that’s chemistry that is just great for both sides. That discussion hopefully imparts some shared values that are exchanged and hopefully some of those values stick.” The keynote speaker is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bob Jeffrey, a Vietnam War POW from 1965 to 1973. Jeffrey will share his experiences as well as the importance of POW bracelets. “In those days, Americans back home would wear a bracelet with the name of a POW engraved on the bracelet just to remember them,” Crane explained. “When he (Jeffrey) returned, a few folks sent them to him, so it’s quite meaningful.” Crane added that he hopes others will discuss why they wear POW bracelets. This is the fifth year for Carefree’s

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families who lost someone. “Carefree and the surrounding towns,

we’re very respectful of our veterans,” Crane said. “We just want to come together and show that respect, even if it’s just a morning on Memorial Day. It’s just the right thing to do. We have a lot of people who live in our town that are veterans. Or, if they aren’t, they have sons and daughters or moms and dads, family members who have served, and this means a lot to them.” In addition to the ceremony, Crane said folks are also encouraged to visit the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens and pay respects. Anyone interested in sharing the story of their own POW bracelet at the event can contact the Carefree Communications Coordinator Erica Shumaker at erica@carefree.org. Carefree Memorial Day Tribute

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Cave Creek Museum seeks volunteers

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he Cave Creek Museum seeks volunteers for tasks that must be completed before the museum opens on Saturday, Oct. 1, following the May 31 summer closure. “Even though the museum closes briefly during summer, we will be very busy preparing for the new season,” said Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director. “For volunteers, it is fun and interesting work and a great opportunity to learn about the exhibits and the museum’s famed history. Our volunteers love spending time here.” Johnson said they are looking for volunteers to develop educational plans for the museum website and lesson plans for students and homeschoolers, perform administrative duties and database entry, writer letters and answer phones. Depending on the task, some can be

completed remotely. To learn more, visit cavecreekmusueum.org/volunteer. “Even though I lived full time in Desert Foothills, I knew little history about my

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Let’s dissipate the clouds of depression BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Columnist

aomi Judd. Robin Williams. Katie Meyer. Anthony Bourdain. Kate Spade. So many more and too many to count. Loved ones, neighbors, friends and celebrities. We don’t like to talk about suicide. Too difficult. Heartbreaking. We cannot comprehend it. Depression and mental illness are not things we like to think about, much less discuss. Depression. It is being lost in the dark room and unable to find the light switch.

The (delusional) thought that loved ones are better off without us. The idea that pain is permanent and that no options exist. And the horrible idea that we do not matter. It is the thick fog that causes spatial disorientation, like when a pilot can no longer visually ascertain altitude or speed, up from down. It is dangerous and life-threatening. This is Mental Health Awareness Month, but we have a hard time grasping it. We can discuss heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, but depression and suicide, not so much.

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We don’t want to sit down with our kids who are home from college break and ask, “Are you ever feeling depressed?” So, we ask about grades or friends. We don’t want to think that our elderly, lonely parent, might be contemplating an ending like we never imagined. Let’s talk about anything else. We don’t know what to say, and it is not our fault. There is stigma, shame and misinformation. When my father died unexpectedly of a heart attack, no one asked my mother if she saw “signs” or had she noticed “anything strange” leading up to the event. But when my cousin, Kathryn, died by suicide, the entire family for many years wondered what we missed, why we didn’t pick up signals, why was there no sensible explanation. Guilt was overwhelming. So, families of the victims of suicide not only deal with crushing grief, but they also often blame themselves, perhaps the victim, and maybe God. Why did this happen? Are you there, God? Just curious, because many folks are suffering. Suicide is the No. 10 cause of death in America and second cause of death for people ages 10 to 34. Veteran suicide rates are rising. This is a tragedy. When people end their lives who are successful, wealthy, accomplished and talented, what are the rest of us, or-

dinary folks left to think? We look at “successful” lives and might be tempted to think that what these individuals “have” should bring happiness. Yet, mental illness doesn’t have much to do with success. Depression is an equal opportunity illness. It affects people of all ages, from all walks of life. It does not discriminate. Naomi Judd detailed her depression and suicidal ideation in her 2016 book. One fan said that treatment for depression seems hopeless because, after all those revelations, Judd still couldn’t survive. Yes, it’s hard, but it’s not hopeless. Remission and relapse happen with most diseases. Maybe the more we learn about mental illness there will be less stigma and more progress will be made to help those in need. We can continue learning, asking questions and finding ways to understand. So, let’s keep talking. Even about this. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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ou may have entertained this thought — perhaps in different words or at an earlier point — sometime over the past (soon-to-be) 18 months. It appeared recently in the form of a question found in an email… but the fact that it was posed in “gameshow-friendly” form does nothing to detract from the genuine jeopardy we all now face: “Are there any examples of the Biden administration proposing policies that ‘might work’?” In the tradition of Bill Clinton’s infamous utterance, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” If success is defined as decreeing by government edict and “cultural consciousness” that there are more than two genders, regardless of the principles of biology… If success is further championed as government intervening via “public health” and “public education” to usurp the traditional role of parents in the family… If success is typified by acute shortages of baby formula for American families, but plenty of it for the infants of illegal aliens, who enter our country unlawfully… …then (with apologies to Jeff Foxworthy), you might just be a “Biden backer!” But wait… there’s more! If you define success by shutting down domestic sources of energy and believe it’s better to purchase oil from Iran and Venezuela… If you count as success the resulting higher and higher and higher prices at the pump, leading to higher prices for everything… If success to you is forcing Americans to abandon the freedom of family cars for the uniform control of movement found via mass transit… …then you probably are a “Biden booster.” If you interpret as success the American withdrawal from Afghan-

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Suns coach displays more soul than governor hopefuls BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

ew things in life reveal character more than heartbreak. Given that Phoenix Suns basketball coach Monty Williams has faced more than his share of adversity, including the death of his wife in a head-on collision caused by a driver sky-high on meth, perhaps we should not be surprised by how gracefully Williams handled the Suns’ shocking Game 7 implosion against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams’ candor and eloquence, coupled with his willingness to accept responsibility for that miserable 123-90 blowout, impressed me even more than his team’s best-inthe-NBA 64 wins during the regular season. Truth be told, Williams is also more impressive than the three Democrats and five Republicans currently running for governor of Arizona. The man exudes perspective, dignity, moral strength and leadership — qualities in short supply in politics today. On a Monday Zoom press conference hours after the Mavs’ onslaught ended, Williams explained how he’d spent the night reflecting on the season past and talking it over with his family and coaches. He spoke about his own high expectations, now dashed, and the many steps forward the Suns have made under his leadership. The

NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year also talked about the gut-twist losing brings and what he’d told his locker room afterward. “(I) wanted them to understand that we accepted the praise when everybody was talking about us and we were winning games and guys were accomplishing things, and now we have to accept this,” Williams said. “This is going to help us grow in a way that last year didn’t allow for us to grow. These are the adverse times that help you.” You could see the sadness in the man’s eyes as he acknowledged what could have been. “It is a huge sting to end this way,” he said. “But it’s just part of it. It’s part of our journey. We have to accept it and embrace it and try our best to grow from it.” When was the last time you heard a political figure speak that articulately, that intuitively, in such a soul-crushing moment? I have written thousands of talking points for dozens of candidates and office holders — none of those words as authentic as Williams’ thoughts — and I would walk through walls to work for a human being with such emotional intelligence, should that person decide to run for office. Tossed a softball by a reporter asking what went wrong — a question perfect for deflecting blame — Williams would have none of it. Of course, this is a man who missed

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two seasons of college basketball at Notre Dame because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare and potentially deadly heart condition. By comparison, this latest professional heartbreak perhaps seemed less life-shattering. “You know, I could sit here and make some excuses about stuff. I’m not going to do that,” the coach said. “I think everybody is somewhat tired this time of the year. I think teams are dealing with bumps and bruises. We just weren’t as consistent as we had shown during the regular season.” Come October, the Suns will begin another long grind of a season, led by Monty Williams once more. I had lost my passion for this team because of their legion of front office troubles, but Williams has a way of making you believe. He has been tested in ways most of us will never understand, this father who had to raise five children on his own, this husband who lost his wife of two decades in an instant, this gentleman who has an unshakeable faith and a steady hand with people.

Maybe next year for the Suns. Though I wish Monty Williams had better things to do than pace the Phoenix hardwood come Election Day 2022. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Crane’s passion for preserving our desert, worked with him, and experienced his ability to listen to others and respond with thoughtful solutions to complex problems. His skill at working with others and his commitment to pursuing a common cause has been invaluable in moving the mission of the land trust forward. Most recently, we worked together to update our governing documents, improving the

inner workings of the organization. As mayor, John will bring the same level of dedication, responsiveness and commitment to the role. I am confident in that. Please join me in supporting John for mayor of Carefree. Barbara Glenn Carefree Desert Foothills Land Trust Former Board Member

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legal invasion of our nation… …then you are in a distinct minority! An NBC News Survey conducted in mid-May found that 75% of American adults believe our country is on the wrong track. That means that the meager 25% still insisting that things are great must possess a blind faith in Joe Biden. A more realistic view, shared by three quarters of the public, can be found in this assessment offered by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), who says of Joe Biden, “You can lead a man to the presidency, but you can’t make him think!” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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Harumi Yoga brings soothing vibes to North Valley doing yoga while working for the diplomatic office of the Japanese consulate in Boston. The job was demanding, so she investigated yoga as a stress reliever. Later, she became a teacher. “Stress is your own creation,” Maejima said. “When you get stressed, your body starts hurting. Someone mentioned to me, ‘Why don’t you go to yoga?’ I went with my friend. That was the beginning of it.” She initially taught yoga part time in rented studios before opening her own place. That’s been rewarding for her. Maejima said she’s had to work hard to gain respect in the Valley. Maejima said being an outsider made her open an inclusive studio.

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hen Harumi Maejima opened Harumi Yoga + Holistic Healing House and Meditation Center in 2012, she created an inclusive space for all body types, ability levels, religions, sexual orientations, genders, nationalities and ages. “I think my studio is like a church or a temple,” Maejima said. “It’s always open. People come in when they need to and stay as long as they want. Then, when they are done, they can leave anytime and come back anytime.” Her philosophy matches her holistic view of yoga as a mind, body and spiritual practice. Her approach infuses forms of hatha yoga called Kripalu into other types. “Many people think yoga is an exercise, but I don’t see it that way,” she said. “Yoga is connecting with your mind through the body. My approach to yoga is perhaps just a little bit different than mainstream yoga. The breathwork is much slower, connecting with the mind through the body, so hearing what’s coming out when you do certain postures.” Harumi Yoga is a full-service facility that offers in-person and livestreamed yoga classes, wellness workshops and retreats, physical therapy, Bowenwork, clinical yoga therapy, manual stretch therapy, Japanese-style acupuncture and reiki sessions. Bowenwork involves gently stretching the fascia — the soft tissue that covers all muscles and organs — to promote pain relief. Classes start at $25 for drop-ins. Beyond yoga, Harumi Yoga hosts book club meetings, yoga in the park

Harumi Maejima runs Harumi Yoga on E. Dynamite in Scottsdale. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

sessions, art exhibitions, a Zen meditation group, Japanese cultural experiences, cooking classes, private tea ceremonies, ikebana flower arranging classes and group hikes.

Open doors She invites outside instructors to lead workshops on topics such as tai chi, yoga, and mental health or sound meditation or healing. Maejima teaches classes, workshops and modalities herself, too. She is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, a yoga therapy practitioner and mentor, and a certified therapeutic life mentor. She said sometimes the public has

misconceptions about yoga, especially related to who it is for and how it should be done. “Now it’s more fashionable if you do yoga and if you do challenging postures,” Maejima said. “I don’t approach — and none of my teachers approach it — that way. It’s more about how to connect to the body, how to cooperate with your body, how to feel comfortable with your body, whatever your body type or shape.” Hailing from Japan, Maejima lived in Boston for years. She wintered in Arizona for five years before moving to Scottsdale. In the 1990s, she started

Surviving the pandemic The business forged through the pandemic but with challenges. For about a year, Maejima pivoted to online-only classes. Many students have returned to in-person yoga because they want to interact with others. It’s been beneficial to her, too, as she’s developed long-standing relationships with her students. “They don’t tell their husbands or kids they are going to yoga. Rather, they say, ‘I’m going to meet Harumi,’” Maejima said. During the height of COVID-19, her community supported Maejima in myriad ways, including financially. “I don’t think I would be here without them really because they came and supported my business during the lockdown,” she said. “I feel very appreciative of them, and my business is lasting now while a lot of yoga studios closed down out of business.”

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Carefree eateries participating in restaurant week BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer

arefree may be a small town, but its foodie scene is anything but tiny. With options like a classic burger and fries, traditional Italian and English cuisine, these spots are coming together to host a restaurant week at a discounted price. “Restaurant week gives us a chance to showcase our restaurants to an audience that may not know what is out here,” said Michael Fischer, general manager at Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse and head of the Carefree

Restaurant Association. “It brings awareness to our area and visitors to our town who may not normally travel up here. And that benefits everyone, not just the restaurants. Once people are here, they tend to look to see what else is around, then make plans to come back.” The Spring Carefree Restaurant Week is Monday, May 30, to Sunday, June 5. So far, more than 10 eateries around Downtown are participating. The restaurants

Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will serve a three-course dinner that showcases its menu’s variety. (Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse/Submitted)

will have prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus. Prices, not including alcohol, are $18 for a two-course lunch and $35 or $45 for a three-course dinner. Jo Gemmill, owner of the English Rose Tea Room and an event organizer, said the eateries have custom menus for the event. According to Gemmill, it reminds Carefree residents that they don’t have to drive to Scottsdale or Phoenix for a good meal. Valley foodies are invited to Carefree to sample its wide-ranging cuisine. Carefree Restaurant Week has been successful for the veteran English Rose

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Cactus Shadows grad brings new project home BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

rowing up in Cave Creek, Ariel Levitan immersed herself in the dark music scene while exploring the country legends. “You never think there is an underground scene in Phoenix, but there is,” Levitan said. “I remember, around the eighth grade, hearing bits and pieces about this scene and getting into that style of music. I wasn’t allowed to go to these things, but I found a way. Places like the Nile Theater used to have a dark music night. I would go everywhere and anywhere I could.” Now a musician living in Los Angeles, Levitan is touring her latest project, Devora, and the debut EP, “Outlaw,” both of which take inspiration from Morrissey as much as Johnny Cash. She opens for Mexican female rock trio The Warning

at its sold-out show at The Rebel Lounge on Friday, May 27. “My goal and my aspiration are to fuse those two genres,” Levitan said of dark music and traditional country. “My show will be a visceral depiction of that. We have this really cool light show. It’s definitely theatrical and immersive, and it’s going to be great.” Managed by industry legend Peter Katsis, Devora is a new journey for Levitan. Born in New York, the Cactus Shadows High School graduate is a longtime singer-songwriter, but the pandemic called for Devora. “Since I was a kid in the Valley, I’ve been writing short stories, poems and lyrics,” she said. “But I am inspired by everything. When I moved out to LA six years ago, I took all those songs and created more. “I had never even been to LA before I moved there. It was definitely kind of

ing companies. I took the chance right out of high school and went.” With Devora, her modern goth-western vignettes conjure images of ghost towns, dark rodeos, the haunted desert, abandoned motel rooms, skylines on fire, the open road, and reckless tales of love and loss in a modern Wild West. All of that will be found on her next EP, set for release in late 2022, early 2023. “I’m just so excited to be sharing this music,” she said. “Coming home to perform it is amazing.” The Warning w/Devora

Ariel Levitan’s new project Devora was inspired by the goth music she discovered as a teenager in Cave Creek. (Evan Webb/Submitted) scary, but I had the opportunity to work with songwriters and film and TV licens-

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, May 27 WHERE: The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix COST: Sold out; check website for released tickets INFO: therebellounge.com, devoramusicxo.com

Morgan James brings ‘Magnetic’ show to MIM

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oul singer/Broadway performer Morgan James was drawn to Memphis’ music and vibe. Celebrating it on 2020’s “Memphis Magnetic,” James will share that love with fans at the Musical Instrument Museum on Monday, May 30. “I’m bringing my trio for this show,” said James, who released the companion “A Very Magnetic Christmas” in 2021. “We’re pulling out the B3 and the Leslie.” Her musicians onstage include her husband, Memphis-bred guitarist Doug Wamble, drummer Sarah Gooch and organist Pat Fusco. The albums are named after an analog recording studio in Memphis. “I always wanted to do a record, an album, somewhere else,” James said. “I wanted to get out of the speed of New York and the rat race of New York and slow down and record a record. It was incredible to do that. I don’t

Morgan James appeared in the Arizona Broadway Theatre productions of “Hair” and “The Pirates of Penzance.” (Morgan James/Submitted)

know if I’ll ever want to make a record another way. “Memphis was also a great, natural fit. We know so many incredible musicians there. We had connections there, so it was easier to establish (a base).” James is a Renaissance woman. After training at the Juilliard School, she performed in five original Broadway companies, has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, and now makes records and tours full time with her own band. With Postmodern Jukebox and with her own YouTube channel, Morgan’s music videos have accumulated more than 250 million views. Most recently, James released an all-female version of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” an idea that came to her in a dream several years ago. She performed the role of Jesus, Shoshana Bean as Judas, and Cynthia Erivo as Mary Magdalene. The entire orchestra, album producer and engineers were all female. “I’m very proud of that project,” she said. “It was the best cast. I put together my dream

cast, and then they all said yes. It was incredibly rewarding, so fun to have that superstar cast. Everybody was just amazing.” Arizona is familiar ground for the Juilliard-trained James. She spent two seasons with the Arizona Theatre Company in Phoenix and Tucson: 2004 in “The Pirates of Penzance” in 2004, and 2008 in “Hair.” “I’m still close to the entire cast of ‘Hair,’” James said. “Our first day of rehearsal was the day Obama was elected. We were so bonded of that experience of being elected. “I grew to love Arizona so much. My band gets a few days off, so we rented a house, and I’m hoping they get to explore the area and see a little bit more of it.” The transition from Broadway to concert stages was difficult for James, as she was unfamiliar with the tasks of touring as a recording artist. She had to “learn on the job.” “They’re completely different kinds of lifestyles,” she said. “Once you get deep inside of them, the

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Tea Room. She said they serve about 200 special menus during the week. This year will be extra special, with it coinciding with another celebration. (See related story.) “Carefree Restaurant Week coincides with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations,” Gemmill said. “So, we have a special — typically British — lunch menu. We’re offering a cottage pie or coronation chicken salad and a dessert called Eton mess, which is like a meringue, strawberry and cream dessert.” Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will serve a three-course dinner that showcases its varied menu. Special entree options include a 10-ounce prime rib, Atlantic salmon and prime top-sir-

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businesses are similar. I really like being my own boss. I like making the decisions and having the creative freedom that being in theater doesn’t really afford you. “I had a great time (in theater) and did it for many years. It taught me a lot about hard work and stamina that theater performers learn. Nobody works harder than folks on Broadway.” She’s hoping that fans who see her at the MIM or elsewhere will understand her love of music. “I think, no matter what genre I tackle or what kind of song or cover I do, I hope I bring a lot of myself and what I learned as a singer,” she said. “I constantly listen. A part-time job of mine is to make sure I’m filling my ears and music with great influences. I hope that people get a sense of who I am. We love playing live and telling stories onstage. I hope that people get that when they see the show.” Morgan James

WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday, May 30 WHERE: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $44.50 INFO: mim.org, morganjamesonline.com

loin baseball cut. Giordano’s Trattoria Romana is another repeat participant. “Restaurant week gives the Carefree restaurants more exposure and an opportunity for new diners to discover our beautiful area, ambiance and delicious food,” said Adele Giordano, owner. Giordano’s Trattoria Romana will offer an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $40 or $50. The prix-fixe menu has options like linguine con vongole, eggplant Parmigiana and Maine lobster ravioli. Down the street, Venues Cafe will entertain guests with choices of soup or salad, entree and dessert. Entrees

include chicken bellagio, slow-roasted short ribs and Pacific seabass. “We love the ability to present new tastes and combinations to our customers and bring new people into the restaurant with the special offering,” said Catherine Marr, owner of Venues Cafe. “We have had many customers say they tried us for the first time during restaurant week and couldn’t wait to come back and try other things on the menu. As a group of restaurants in Carefree, we feel this is a good opportunity to offer something different to our customers and let them know we value them.”

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he United Kingdom will spend early June celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years as its monarch. To celebrate the unprecedented Platinum Jubilee, events and initiatives will culminate in a four-day U.K. bank holiday from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5. Parties include a concert featuring the likes of Duran Duran, Elbow, Alicia Keys, Andrea Bocelli, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Craig David and Hans Zimmer. The Royal Ballet is slated to appear as well. A parade, royal gun salute, flypast and the trademark balcony appearance surround it. But England native Jo Gemmill at English Rose Tea Room is bringing a taste of it to Carefree. “As an expat living in Arizona for the past 21 years, it has always been important for me to keep a strong connection with my British roots,” Gemmill said. “Over the years, we have hosted many royal celebrations, including royal weddings and baby showers. This jubilee celebration is so important as it is likely the last time we can honor her majesty during her lifetime — and this is certain-

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ly a lifetime achievement.” Celebrations at the English Rose Tea Room begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, with an authentic town crier announcing the Platinum Jubilee as he rings a hand bell along Easy Street. The crier will continue to act as the master of ceremonies throughout the weekend. During the four-day festival, guests will enjoy entertainment from actors portraying great British icons like James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, David Bowie, John Lennon, Elton John and the Spice Girls. Musical interludes will be performed by Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet. Jubilee and British iconic memorabilia will be available for purchase. A tribute to the Queen and highlights of historical events during her reign will be on display, together with a book for guests’ comments that will to be sent to Buckingham Palace. The menu was designed for the Platinum Jubilee and Carefree Restaurant Week. It features cottage pie, coronation chicken salad and Eton mess. English Rose Tea Room

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CAVE CREEK The Foothills Focus publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Foothills Focus coverage area. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the Foothills Focus circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@ timespublications.com.

Craft N Chat MONDAYS Those who knit or crochet are invited to the Desert Foothills Library for Craft N Chat. New crafters and experienced ones are welcome to join. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free, dfla.org

Free Couples Dance Lessons THURSDAYS Learn how to line dance to country music with significant others, friends or alone Thursdays in April. Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, 6823 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 7 to 10 p.m., free, buffalochipsaloon.com

Yoga Fusion THURSDAYS Join Elizabeth Boisson in an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion at the Desert Foothills Library from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays. The class will start with breathing exercising and then go through different types of stretching movements and then into Vinyasa or the Flow yoga. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, noon to 1 p.m., $10 cash per class, dfla.org

Carefree Farmers Market FRIDAYS Vendors from around Carefree and the Valley head to the Farmers Market to sell goods like fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers. They also sell local jams, jelly, honey and salsas. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, carefree.org

Reader’s Theater MAY 25 Theater veterans Mo and David Mason host readings/ performances and teach how to make parts come alive by emphasizing facial expressions and reading with emotion. No experience necessary; everyone can participate. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Center, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale, 11 a.m., reservations required, music.arts@deserthills.org

Memorial Day Tribute MAY 30 The town of Carefree invites the community to join it for a special tribute to those who have given their lives for the country. Cave Creek Memorial Cemetery, 36400 N. Pima Road, Carefree, 8 to 9 a.m., carefree.org

Carefree Restaurant Week MAY 30 TO JUNE 5 Carefree Restaurant Week allows the town’s eateries to showcase their menus at discounted prices. Some restaurants will offer a special lunch menu; others a special three-course dinner for dine-in guests. Prices are $18 for two-course lunch, or $35 or $45 for three-course dinner. Participating restaurants include Venues Café, Black Mountain Café, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, Raven’s View Wine Bar, Alberto’s Ristorante, Confluence, English Rose Tea Room, Corrado’s Cucina Italiana and Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. Throughout Carefree, various times, $18, $35 or $45, carefreerestaurants.com

Royal Celebration, JUNE 2 TO JUNE 5 The English Rose Tea Room in Carefree celebrates the Platinum Jubilee for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As queen for 70 years, she is the longest-serving British monarch. Celebrations begin in Carefree at 11 a.m. June 2 with an authentic town crier announcing the Platinum Jubilee as he rings a handbell along Easy Street. The crier will be the master of ceremonies throughout the weekend. During the four-day festival, guests will interact with actors doing their best impressions of British icons. Jubilee and British iconic memorabilia will be available for purchase. A tribute to the queen and highlights of historical events during her reign will be on display, together with a book for guests’ comments that will be sent to Buckingham Palace. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy Street, Suite 103, Carefree, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., various pricing, 480-488-4812, carefreetea.com

The Desert Foothills Book Festival JUNE 4 Readers can meet more than 50 authors and have their book purchases autographed. Offerings in all genres will be available, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, romance, historical fiction and memoir. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, desertfoothillsbookfestival.com

Carefree Budget Workshops JUNE 7 The town of Carefree is scheduled to host budget workshops for public participation this spring. Residents and community members are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings to learn and ask questions about the town’s budgeting process. The workshops will touch on topics such as where the town gets its revenue from and how those funds are utilized to support town operations. Carefree Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street, Carefree, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 (final budget hearing), free, carefree.org

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Chapter 2 Book Sale JUNE 10 AND JUNE 11 Chapter 2’s monthly book sale gives the public the chance to purchase books and other types of media, including CDs, DVDs and audiobooks at reasonable prices. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, dfla.org/chapter-2bookstore

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Catalyst, Convener, Champion

Cave Creek’s Shaun Price and Carefree’s Megan Walker were named to the winter 2022 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.7 and above are named to the president’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms. SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating tra-

ditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus. Cave Creek’s Eli Robert Muehlich was among 3,523 graduates who earned degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises on May 13 and May 14. Muehlich earned a Bachelor of Science in construction engineering from the College of Engineering. For the full list of May graduates, visit go.unl.edu/grads-may22.

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Resume gaps have always been around, often the result of sabbaticals, continuing education or pregnancy. As with many things, however, the pandemic supercharged this trend. GROWING NUMBERS Nearly 115 million jobs were lost in 2020 as a COVID-19 spread. In the U.S. alone, women’s participation in the work force declined to 57%, the lowest since back in 1988. Reductions in working hours led to people applying for multiple jobs to replace lost income. (Entrepreneur magazine said the equivalent of 255 million full-time jobs were lost through these cuts alone.) The job market has bounced back. Still, in early 2022, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported that about 3 million fewer people were employed compared with pre-pandemic numbers. Attempting to enter the workplace is always daunting, but in particular when asked to explain a break in employment. You’ll need to control your personal narrative in order to overcome this so-called “red flag.”

COMING TO TERMS Focus on overcoming the natural discomfort that comes with talking about time spent out of work. Your uneasiness will translate in any interview, making for an awkward or tentative talk with a prospective employer. That’s not the way to land the job. Work through any residual anger, self doubt or resentment — in particular if the choice to leave a previous job wasn’t yours. Come to terms with your life experience, and you’ll be better able to explain an employment gap — and then move on.

ended questions meant to allow you to speak extemporaneously about what happened. Practice your response, beginning with why you separated from the last company. Maintain a proper level of honesty, but create a response that allows you to smoothly move on to the next topic: Why you’re a great candidate for this position.

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