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VanY Tours Going Lean, Green and Luxurious A new Valley company has emerged and it’s literally going places.

VanY Tours has a fleet of four Mercedes Benz Sprinter Touring Vans that are available for touring bands or other groups that want to travel in style, but don’t necessarily need the space and massive expense of a tour bus.

The owners of VanYTours are Scottsdale resident Todd Middleman and Phoenix’s Luke Van Wyhe (the company name is a play on Van Wyhe’s name).

VanY Tours was founded in 2013 after the owners saw a need for the services of a luxury tour van that was both eco and budget friendly.

“Luke came to me and told me this idea he had for a business and I thought it was genius,” Middleman explained.

“I had been looking for something like that, so I could travel with my own band, The Instant Classics. I jumped at the chance to be part of the company.”

The vans are purchased as an empty shell and then VanY Tours goes to work.

“They’re completely customized,” Middleman said. “Three vans are customized as touring vans. There are five sleeping bunks and then the front is just like the lounge of any tour couch.”

The front area includes satellite TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 4 and traditional televisions.

So far, clients have included the bands Amaranthe, Jonas Brothers, New Politics and Beware of Darkness, and a BMX tour. VanYTours even rented a van to a family who wanted to take a trip to Legoland during the Thanksgiving holiday. classifieds

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VanY Tours provides luxury tour vans at an affordable price; a welcome option for touring bands and vacationing families. The vans feature luxurious interiors and the latest entertainment options, for added fun on the road.

“We also have a seven-passenger van available for shorter trips or intown events,” Middleman noted. “We thought the business idea was a good one, but we had no idea it was going to take off like it has. One area we didn’t expect was the interest from families that want to go on vacation.”

VanY Tours is looking to expand.

“We’re the only luxury van rental in this area,” Middleman said. “There are not many other vehicles like ours. Our vans have heat and more power and hopefully in the next few years we’ll have 15 to 20 vans.”

It also hopes to get shop space where it can build its own vans.

The Mercedes Sprinter vans have BlueTEC engines, some of the most advanced and cleanest diesel engines in the world that covert nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water.

“We’re also installing shore power so when the van is parked, you can be ‘plugged in’ without running the vehicle’s engine,” Middleman said.

VanY Tours also has drivers available for their vans, in addition to trailers to haul equipment. Vehicles can be delivered anywhere in the United States. For more information, visit www.vanytours.com or call (602) 980-8910.

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Knowing and Growing University is free for anyone to attend, and most programs provide valuable take-home items such as books upon completion of the course. To view upcoming times and locations or register for these free courses, visit Scottsdale Public Library’s website at www.scottsdalelibrary.org/ knowingandgrowing.

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Renegade by MOD closed its doors after a seven-month run at 9343 E. Shea Blvd. Owner Ed Leclere decided not to renew the lease at the Shops at 94 Hundred Shea, but reportedly he is scouting new locations.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is reviewing resumes for a new director of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The appointment, which became available for only the fifth time in the school’s venerable 82-year history, is the first in a series of efforts by the school aimed at challenging established pedagogical models of architectural education.

The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, founded in late 2006, shut down in December in the face of financial difficulties as membership has declined. Members are being transitioned into the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

Local pop singer Denium Elle will perform the National Anthem for the Horizon High School boys varsity soccer game at 6 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23,

and Thurs., Jan. 30. Horizon is located at 5601 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale.

Elle counts Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Shania Twain among her musical inspirations.

Congrats to Az Neuropathy Center, which was selected for the 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the alternative medicine category by the Scottsdale Award Program. Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community.

These exceptional companies help make the Scottsdale area a great place to live, work and play.

Gary Sprague, the singing cowboy, and his trusty steed, Dusty, have returned to downtown Scottsdale to serenade shoppers with Western classics and local folklore. From 1- 4 p.m. Saturdays, he rides throughout Old Town, concluding his performance

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Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails at 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail. Each of the three venues were fined.

Searsucker at Camelback Road and Goldwater Boulevard has shut its doors after being open for a little more than a year. Co-owned by chef Brian Malarkey, a “Top Chef” finalist in 2009 and oneseason judge on ABC’s “The Taste” competition, it was the first Arizona branch of the San Diego-based “new American” eatery that served dishes like crab cakes and Kobe carpaccio with a side of swagger. There are also branches in Austin and Del Mar, Calif.

Get rid of those unneeded electronics items at Electronics Recycling Day from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. Call (480) 312-5602 or visit www. ScottsdaleAZ.gov/recycle for more info.

Three nightclubs in downtown Scottsdale’s entertainment district were found in violation of their conditional-use permits for staging after-hours parties into New Year’s Day. The nightclubs are Smashboxx at 7419 E. Indian Plaza, El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria at 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, and

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Folks with ties to “The Prairie State” are invited to the “Illinois Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. LaMontana Dr. L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum is organizing the free event.

“We want people with ties to Illinois to come and meet at what promises to be a fun-filled afternoon,” said Tony Basche, museum executive director.

“We encourage people to wear jerseys of their favorite sports team, whether it be college or pro. There will be a large map with Cubs and White Sox pins that people can place on their old hometown, selecting their favorite team.”

Chicago-style hot dogs will be sold for $4.

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The top-selling beers in Chicago are Miller Lite and Coors Banquet, both of which will be available for $3 per glass.

A raffle drawing will be held hourly. Prizes have been donated from more than 30 local businesses.

Musical entertainment will be provided by a Chicago-style band.

The event is being held to create more awareness for the museum, which has displays depicting the history of the Lower Verde River Valley with a common theme of water.

There will be free tours of the museum that day. A pathway will be created between the community center and the museum, which are located in the same municipal complex.

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By Tracy House Crafts, sports, games and more… before the kiddos are off for spring break and start complaining about boredom or worse—end up spending too much time sitting in front of a television watching cartoons or playing video games—consider enrolling them in a spring break camp at one of the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation facilities.

Registration is underway for the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation spring break camps at Chaparral Park, Horizon Community Center and Mountain View Park. Camps run March 10-14.

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The sports camp is a half-day camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We just get the kids out and active the entire duration,” Germinaro said. “They’ll rotate between a variety of activities. We usually do flag football, basketball, volleyball, kickball and soccer.” Students will be outside for the four hours and get to experience all the sports offered.

Spring break sports camp, according to Germinaro, hosts about 100 kids during the break time. Ages range from 5 to 13 years old, or first through eighth grade, and children are placed in ageappropriate groups. Coaches are youth sports coaches, trained with nationally youth sports coach’s certification. They

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Cost for the camp is $60. Chaparral Park is located at 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.

Horizon Community Center Cat Moran is the assistant coordinator Outside play on the basketball court keeps participants engaged for the Horizon and moving at camp.

Community Center. She explained also welcome with a fee for that day, that during the spring break camp, but Moran recommends parents call each day is themed for the kids to get ahead to make sure there are openings into dressing up and participating in for that day. different activities. “We do a lot of Moran said the age group is first activities and crafts,” Moran said. “It’s through fifth grade and the capacity the whole day, we plan activities.” for the spring break camp is 80 The camp is open from 8:30 a.m. children. to 4 p.m. and costs $80 for the week.

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Go for a hike and take a picnic lunch to share.

Check out your local farmers market to buy flowers. Of course, you might want to pick up some fresh produce as well, but something is so romantic about fresh cut flowers.

Better yet, plant flowers together in your garden. Every time you walk by it, you’ll be reminded about your time together.

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Visit a local museum or park for free. Look at the Target First program, Bank of America card holder program, or any other discounts they may offer. Some parks offer free concerts year round, too. Look online or call ahead to find out details.

Have a movie night at home.

Redbox or Blockbuster movies are just 99 cents!

Go for just dessert, appetizers or even coffee, instead of a whole meal out. You’ll spend less, but it will also give you more time to chat.

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Visit Pollack Tempe Cinemas for a discount movie (just $3). If you go on Tuesday, movies are only $2!

Check out some of the daily deal sites like Groupon.com, Amazon Local or LivingSocial. com to save on eating out, concert tickets, spa days and more. You can even find discounts on winery tours or hotel stays.

Attend a local high school sporting event. Tickets are usually inexpensive and the local team will love the support.

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WHEN: Sat., Feb. 15, through Sun., Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 6 Astronomy Evenings WHEN: Fri., Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m.

16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. COST: $10 102nd Way, Scottsdale INFO: www.scottsdaleshow.com COST: Free In addition to exciting competitions, INFO: (480) 312-0990 or gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event www.scottsdaleaz.gov features more than 300 vendor booths. A short talk is followed by observing the moon, several planets, multiple photo page events calendar recipe corner star systems, globular clusters and Kids’ Run, Celebrity 2 nebulae through a celestron telescope.

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WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. (race), 1 p.m. (game) 7 Paul Taylor Dance Company WHERE: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. hearsay Osborn Rd., Scottsdale monthly meeting law talk WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the COST: Free race for children, and free Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., game for children younger than 16 INFO: www.arizonabaseballcharities.com Scottsdale COST: $10 The CrossFit Scottsdale Run for kids INFO: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org is a free race for children age 12 and Known for its daring innovation, younger. biz box Paul Taylor’s choreography often combines the grace of ballet with the Parada del Sol 3 spontaneity of modern dance.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 8, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Along Scottsdale Road between Oak Street and Indian School Road COST: Free INFO: (480) 990-3179 or www.paradadelsol.us The parade, which is the “world’s largest horse-drawn parade,” features floats, horses, bands and tons of cowboy fun. More fun follows the parade in Old Town Scottsdale with the Trails End Celebration.

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Rancho Solano Open House

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Rancho Solano Preparatory School, 9180 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 646-8208 The school hosts parents of prospective middle school and high school students. Kids are welcome as well.

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WHEN: Fri., Jan. 24, through Sun., Jan. 26, various times WHERE: KidsPark, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, Scottsdale COST: $3 to $8, depending on number of children/siblings INFO: (602) 788-2445 or www.kidspark.com

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WHEN: Wed., Jan. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org Children between the ages of 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a dog.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mustang Library Program Room, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org The program is for ages 6 to 11. Piggie Poo Guinea Pig Rescue will bring live guinea pigs and discuss feeding, housing and caring for the pets.

Kids from the Parks and Recreation program gather for a group photo.

required to bring their own lunch with a drink.

Horizon Community Center is located at 15444 N. 100th St., Scottsdale.

Mountain View Park Mountain View Park is also hosting an all-day spring break camp. Kelli Kurtz, recreational coordinator, said it’s much like Horizon Park’s with “arts and crafts, fitness stuff, cooking stuff and those basic recreationtype activities.” She said planning is underway for activities during the camp.

Kurtz said the capacity at Mountain View Park is 60 campers, grades first through fifth grade.

Kids are combined for the activities throughout the day. The all-day camp is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and parents can drop off and pick up children anytime throughout the day.

The camp includes a morning and afternoon snack. Participants need to bring lunch and a drink. Mountain View Park is located at 8625 E. Mountain View Rd., Scottsdale.

Scholarships, for a discounted

fee for the camp, are available for participants who qualify through the school lunch program.

Information about scholarships and registration is on the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation website, www. scottsdaleaz.gov. Click on “Parks and Recreation” link, then click on “Recreation Classes.” Register online, by phone by calling (480) 312-2025 and following the registration instructions, or mailing in a registration form.

Download the registration form at www/scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ Public+Website/parks/Brochure/ Registration.pdf and mail to Leisure Education Office, P.O. Box 1761 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1761.

You need to have an account established before registration. Call (480) 312-7957 to set up an account or retrieve account codes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, before registration date.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at azmodernmom@gmail.com

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WHEN: Tue., Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Civic Center Library Story Time Room, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org The program, which is geared toward 2 and 3 year olds, is fun and engaging and matches children’s natural inclination toward rhythm and rhymes with early literacy skills.

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In a food processor, grind cookies (filling and all) to a fine powder (pulverized). You can also place cookies in Ziploc bag and pound with rolling pin or flat pounder until pulverized. Place crushed cookies in mixing bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add cream cheese and blend until fully incorporated. Roll into about 1-inch balls and refrigerate for about one hour. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in double boiler. Dip cookie balls in chocolate to coat. Remove and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle top with cookie crumbs. Refrigerate to harden.

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that these will be your favorite go-to treats well beyond Valentine’s Day.) The truffle recipes I’ve included are rich, robust and really simple—three things we’re always looking for in a dessert! Now all you need is a little gift box, wax paper and a ribbon to win the Chocolate Lover’s heart!

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Nutter Butter Cookie Pops 1 (1 lb.) package of Nabisco Nutter Butter Cookies 1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened 1 container chocolate chips or dipping chocolate, white chocolate or chocolate

Follow same directions as Oreo Truffles. Optional, top truffles with crushed peanuts.

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14 oz. fine chocolate 8 oz. whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed

1 pound powdered sugar 9 oz. creamy peanut butter 1/2 pound melted butter 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips 1 cup chopped peanuts

Chop chocolate in small pieces.

Place in a large stainless steel or glass bowl. Using a stainless steel pot, bring the cream to a full boil. Pour over chocolate. Let set 1 minute. Whisk until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted into chocolate.

Pour into a container, cover well and refrigerate overnight (to develop flavor and firmness.) Mixture can be frozen at this point for up to 4 weeks.

For Fudge: Mix all ingredients except melted chocolate and chopped peanuts together until incorporated and smooth. Spread into 9-inch x 13inch glass dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

For Peanut-Covered Truffles: Use same fudge recipe but don’t refrigerate so it stays soft and workable. Scoop into small balls, dredge in melted chocolate and roll in chopped peanuts.

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Habanero’s Mexican Grill Nobody in the Southwest has better Mexican food than Arizona, and there is a huge variety of styles and even more restaurants from which to choose.

Whether diners are looking for something quick and easy or just a fun night out for the family, Habanero’s Mexican Grill at 101 and Raintree Boulevard fits the bill.

With inside and outside seating, Habanero’s offers all the standard Mexican fare and a few cool surprises, too. Breakfast entrees include western, veggie and cheese omelets, plus breakfast burritos and various Habanero’s specialties. One of the most popular dishes is The Revoltura—scrambled eggs with potatoes and cheese served with chorizo or steak with sour cream and flour, corn or wheat tortillas.

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The chicken flautas were also really delicious. The hard-crunch version was topped with sour cream, cheese, lettuce and the restaurant’s exceptional guacamole. If you don’t order a dish with a guacamole accompaniment, be sure to order it with a side of chips and salsa.

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choice of meat. Be warned, however: They’re huge and you might want to share with a friend. Tacos come in carne asada, carnitas, ground beef, chicken, shrimp, mahi or calamari. The seasoning on the tacos is a perfect savory flavor without being too spicy. Again, a side of Tacos come in a huge variety of choices at Habanero’s. guacamole is suggested for The ground beef taco is pictured with habanero, green the tacos. and red sauces, any of which will add a little kick of Habanero’s also serves a spice. variety of draft and bottled domestic texture and its perfectly chilled and imported beer, wine and temperature. It was not too sweet and margaritas. Its premium margarita is so generous it can be shared with features Don Julio Tequila, Grand two or three friends.

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The hot little Mexican restaurant Scottsdale, 85260 also offers catering for just about any (480) 991-2997 occasion, so be sure to check out its Habanero’s Mexican menu.

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Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auctions and automobile lifestyle events, rolled back into Scottsdale Jan. 12 through Jan. 19. Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, BarrettJackson the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with photo page events offers calendar trustworthy and transparent customer service. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call (480) 421-6694. Photos by Nick Bartlett.

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WHERE: Southwest corner of Hayden Road and the Loop 101, Scottsdale COST: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; free for children younger thanmonthly 12 meeting INFO: (480) 443-7695 or www.celebrateart.com Watch art as it’s being created as more than 100 artists set up working studios at Celebration of Fine Art. Housed in the big white tents, celebration presents a variety of art in all styles from traditional to contemporary.

“Late Nite Catechism” WHEN: Thru Fri., March 28, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second. St., Scottsdale COST: $33 to $39 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org The spontaneous, clever and outrageously fun performance features Patti Hannon as the quick-tempered sister. She rules her classroom, which is the audience.

Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction WHEN: Thru Sun., Jan. 19, various times WHERE: Under the white tents at 18601 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $20 single day; $55 three days; $80 for five-day ticket INFO: www.russoandsteele.com The top-of-the-line collector hot rods, European sport cars, American muscle cars and custom automobiles will be a part of the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction.

Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction WHEN: Thru Sun., Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $130 to $175 for week pass; $8 to $60 daily pass INFO: (480) 421-6694 or www.barrett-jackson.com Hundreds of the world’s finest collector automobiles and thousands of spectators will assemble for this year’s auction.

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Daryl Wright WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Sat., Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WHERE: The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale COST: $10 to $15 INFO: (480) 945-4422 or www.thecomedyspot.com His life experiences—from his gang days in Washington, D.C., to jail time, to sleeping on trains in New York to working in a hostile environment in Texas—are the spine of his moral

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Eric Bowman “Personal Space” WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 23, thru Mon., Feb. 3, various times WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com Painter Eric Bowman’s anticipated show features glimpses of people in their personal spaces. Artist’s reception is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23.

Street Eats Food Truck Festival WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, and Sun., Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $12; free for children younger than 12 INFO: (480) 270-5000 or www.SaltRiverFields.com Experience more than 50 food trucks from amazing chicken dumplings to a mind-blowing lobster grilled cheese.

The event will also feature cooking demos and live music.

Cameo Ball WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $125; $1,200 tables of 10 INFO: (602) 788-9556 or info@cameofoundation.org The 10th annual Cameo Ball, which benefits domestic violence victims, is an evening of cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing to the Bob Messinger Band.

Open Mic Night WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

WHERE: The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale COST: $10 INFO: (480) 945-4422 or www.thecomedyspot.com The monthly show features a different line-up of comedians handpicked from the rich, vibrant and varied comedy talent pool, as well as the occasional headliners and other nonlocal pro and semi-pro comics who may be honing new material or preparing for TV performances.

Sunday A’Fair WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Now in its 27th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by the Valley’s top musicians, along with

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Waste Management Phoenix Open WHEN: Mon., Jan. 27, through Sun., Feb. 2, various times WHERE: Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale COST: $30 INFO: (602) 870-0163 or www.wmphoenixopen.com The tournament has the nickname of “The Greatest Show on Grass.” Weezer and O.A.R. are among the acts set to perform at this year’s Coors Light Birds Nest at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Maria Rita WHEN: Fri., Jan. 31, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $29 to $59 for single; $25 to $55 for package; $53 for members INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org The daughter of Brazil’s famed pianist/ arranger César Camargo Mariano and vocalist Elis Regina, singer Maria Rita has charted her own course with a refreshing blend of bossa nova, pop and jazz.

Fiery Culinary Showdown and Mixology Action WHEN: Sat., Feb. 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $45 INFO: (602) 568-5313 or www.twogalsevents.com Firehouse cooks and restaurants chefs throughout the Valley are set to battle in the kitchens of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in an effort to raise funds for the 100 Club of Arizona.

The event will showcase a sizzling spectacle as seasoned chefs pair up with firehouse cooks whose on-the-job culinary skills are but a side item to their work saving lives every day.

Lonestar: The Acoustic Tour WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 to $69 single; $35 to $65 package; $63 members INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Lonestar has sold more than 10 million albums and achieved a string of No. 1 songs such as “Amazed.” In this rare, intimate acoustic concert, the band will perform selections from its deep catalog of hits.

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Pink Martini Shakes It Up Musically

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski “Expect the unexpected” pretty much goes hand in hand with the “little orchestra,” Oregon-based Pink Martini.

Since forming in 1994, the band, led by Harvard graduate Thomas Lauderdale, has blurred the genre lines between classical, Latin, jazz and pop.

But, perhaps most surprising, is a guest who pops up on the phone line during an interview with Lauderdale.

He just finished describing a collaborative album with the greatgrandchildren of the von Trapps of “The Sound of Music” fame, when 25-year-old Sofia von Trapp chimed in.

“That’s Sofia now,” Lauderdale said with a laugh. He clicks over to her call and—purposely or unintentionally— conferences her in. “‘Fun’ is definitely the word,” von Trapp said about working with Lauderdale. “It’s really been quite amazing. He had so many great ideas with music and the song choices. It was a great learning experience for all of us.”

the band at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Additionally, the album includes Lauderdale is just as enamored with the group, which also includes August, guest vocalists Rufus Wainwright, Phyllis Diller, Philippe Katerine, 19, Amanda, 21, and Melanie, 23.

“We’ve been having a great time Meow Meow, Ari Shapiro and The von Trapps. It wasn’t an easy task to finishing this album,” he said.

Now that that release is in the can, record “Get Happy.”

“I tried to make it as they say, Lauderdale as fun as possible by is preparing to head working with friends,” out on tour with Pink he said. “These times Martini to push the in America are kind album “Get Happy,” of depressing. a collection that was “A lot of people released in September. are broke. A lot of Lauderdale, whose people don’t have band plays a soldtheir homes. There’s out show at the a lot of inequality.

Scottsdale Center for I don’t know if the the Performing Arts American dream is on Tuesday, Jan. 21, really possible for calls this release “the most people. People deepest album I’ve ever worked on—and it’s Pink Martini band leader Thomas go off to college and also really beautiful.”

Lauderdale recently worked with pay through the nose “Get Happy” features the great-grandchildren of the and can’t find work.

A lot of people are Lauderdale and Pink von Trapps. distracted by reality Martini, as well as lead singers China Forbes and Storm Large, the latter of television and computer screens and whom is scheduled to perform with iPhones and aren’t participating,

really. There are a lot of things that can be quite upsetting.”

So, Lauderdale just tried to find optimistic songs and beautiful songs that he always loved, like “Sway,” “Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again” and “Smile,” the latter of which features comedienne/singer Diller on vocals.

“She was amazing,” Lauderdale said proudly of the woman he met through a female friend.

“I knew that she knew Phyllis Diller and I begged her to take me to Phyllis Diller’s house,” he said.

Diller prepared chili for him as he perused her paintings. He asked Diller if she would consider writing a song.

She said “Yes,” but the two settled on her recording “Smile” by her longtime friend Charlie Chaplin.

“Our engineer Dave Friedlander set up shop in her living room and she recorded the song from top to bottom,” Lauderdale said. “She knew precisely how she wanted to sing it and sang it that way. It turned out to be her last recording. It’s very meaningful. It represents her really well.”

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Intrigue has followed Scottsdale resident and author Arthur Kerns.

Kerns spent three years in the U.S. Navy and then joined the FBI, where he spent most of his career in counterintelligence and counterterrorism.

Having retired, Kerns has released his debut novel “The Riviera Contract” (Diversion Books Inc.), the culmination of his 22-year quest.

While learning the craft of writing, he traveled to more than 65 countries as a security consultant for U.S. diplomatic establishments throughout the world. His travels are reflected in his novel, an espionage thriller set on the French Riviera.

“After work, in some exotic country, I’d record my impressions in a journal,” Kerns said.

Those journals have proved to be good resources for “The Riviera Contract” and its sequel, “The African Contract,” both of which feature the CIA operative Hayden Stone.

Kerns, who knew he wanted to write fiction in high school but he “really didn’t have anything to say,” retired from the FBI and appreciated opening his eyes to a new world. Some countries he visited are off-limits to tourists, so he is able to shed light on interesting locals.

Publishing is first novel was no easy task. He attributes his success to attending good writing classes, having good teachers and supportive critique groups. Networking with other authors is essential and he found Arizona organizations like the Society of Southwestern Authors, Arizona Mystery Writers and the Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters-on Crime to be invaluable. He entered as many short story contests as he could; twice winning Coyote awards for his fiction at the former Cave Creek Film and Art Festival.

His major hurdle was finding an agent.

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“I sent 40 to 50 letters out to agents before Liz Kracht of Kimberly Cameron Associates agreed to pick me up. She is the reason I’m in print.”

His agent contacted a number of publishers until she negotiated a contract with Diversion Books Inc. in New York City. The novel was released in March 2013.

“The effort doesn’t stop there,” he said.

Publishers expect their authors to market their books. The year has been taken up with speaking engagements, writing conferences and book signings.

“I can’t wait to get back to writing,” he said.

Kerns and his wife, Donna, lived in McCormick Ranch in the 1980s, moved to Washington, D.C., then returned to the ranch 10 years ago.

Donna, an artist, does the illustrations for the novels.

“The African Contract” is scheduled to be released in spring. Like “The Riviera Contract,” it will be available from Barnes and Noble and Amazon in print, eBook, and audible formats or from the publisher Diversion Books at www.diversionbooks.com. Apple will also carry it as an iBook.

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Gray exercise ball dutifully at her side, her gaze was on her trainer—who quietly gave her workout instructions catered to her individual needs. Her trainer was digital, a key element of MIT-built training equipment unique to the Koko FitClub franchise.

In her first year at one of two Susan Knox of Scottsdale works out at Scottsdale branches of the Koko Koko FitClub’s MIT-developed exercise FitClub, Knox had gained a lot of equipment to maintain her healthy weight. strength. The club offers programs that During the past year, Knox said she has help guests, whose ages range from gained a lot of strength in the program. teenage to their 80s, focus on weight machines are also available with loss, muscle building, maintaining trainers recorded on mp3. Mp3 recordings vary, and take clients good fitness and overcoming injury.

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At first glance, one wouldn’t know coffee and pastries—and that a Scottsdale gas station named have your car detailed as for a popular Arizona landmark it you relax,” said Mac Nessen, faces, employs its own chef. assistant manager and local Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market sought resident.

Inside the kitchen, Tom’s to be different from the start, and set back near the McDowell Mountain carefully selected meat is Sonoran Preserve, it offers one-of- smoked for 14 hours to prepare barbeque that a-kind merchandise attracts visitors, locals that general manager and employees in the Michael Lawson said area, who often hold aims at making quality meetings in its cozier convenient, too. seating areas. There is “We have one simple an in-house bakery and mission: Make the daily special care was taken mundane activities to select local coffee. extraordinary,” Lawson “We are known said. for our Texas-style Opened two years barbecue,” Nessen said. ago from the shell of a former chain gas Meat is smoked for 14 hours “Part of the uniqueness at Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market, station at 9393 E. Bell before being made into of our location is Rd., Tom’s Thumb Southern-inspired sandwiches people can look at continues to grow and and meals. Catering is also specialty knick-knacky gifts and purchase craft refine itself based on available. beer or high-end wine from a large customer feedback and interest.

“This is a gas station where you selection. We also sell our barbecue can get a quality breakfast or lunch, sauces by the pint.” pick up an eclectic gift for any age or The specialty children’s section interest, get the best local gourmet offers unique toys and books. For the on the town

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Top: A local vendor provides gourmet coffee, and pastries are baked on-site at Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market.

Left: Manager Mac Nessen shows off some of the more popular high-end wines available at Tom’s Thumb.

parents, Tom’s offers a wide variety of sunglasses, jewelry, art, books and cookbooks, hand-blown wine glasses and eclectic tables and chairs.

“We see men, women—everyone— perusing. We make sure there is something for everyone,” Nessen said. “For some people, that’s just the newspaper, which we also carry.”

The market caters to car enthusiasts, offering car washes as well as what they call the state’s only polish-only car wash lane. “If you are busy and don’t have time for a hand wax, it’s a great way to keep that shine,” Nessen said. “Hopefully we are making everybody’s lives a little better.”

The wonderful chandelier in the eating area, as well as the car wash salon, offer a unique ambiance for what was once a standard gas station.

A next step is developing specialty “Tom’s Thumb” bakery cakes. All the cookies and pastry items are made in house and baked fresh daily.

Tom’s Thumb executive chef Kevin Janeski has a long list of quality restaurants on his resume, including Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House and Hyatt at Gainey Ranch. He said the customer ratings rank high at his current position, citing Yelp ratings averaging over 4.5 stars with 150-plus reviews.

“People seek us out,” he said. “We’re close to major events, like BarrettJackson, and people come out of their way to visit. The customers love us!”

For more information about Tom’s Thumb, please visit www. tomsthumbfreshmarket.com. Info on the Tom’s Thumb landmark can be found at www.mcdowellsonoran.org.

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Serving the Valley for Nearly 50 Years Prestige Cleaners is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary of doing business in the Valley. The familyowned business emerged as a highly respected one because of its values of service and its commitment to its customers and its community.

Donn Frye is the son of Don E. Frye, who founded the company in June 1964 with a shop located on the Scottsdale Waterfront.

Prior to that, Frye Sr. had a cleaners in Ohio known for its service and attention to detail. The company has evolved to include eight stores across Scottsdale that provide dry cleaning, tailoring and alterations, garment preservation and pickup and delivery service. Some years ago, the original location at Scottsdale and Camelback roads was relocated due to the waterfront beautification program.

“We’re happy at Goldwater and Main and clicking happily along,” stated Donn Frye.

In 1964, having a drive-thru dry cleaners was a wild idea, but Prestige Dry Cleaners thought it was a great service.

“It offered a whole different level of service for our customers coming through because they could stay in their cars,” Frye noted. “Customers responded well to that. We now have eight locations and they all do all their own work. The model we started with has worked well for us.”

With such a long-standing reputation in Scottsdale, Frye knows that Prestige’s clients have come to expect a high level of service.

Laundry pickup and delivery is offered and is utilized by busy families—some beyond Scottsdale.

Prestige stores offer same-day service and people can even get their clothing pressed while they wait.

“Our service turnaround is usually the same day or the next day,” Frye says. “Whatever works best for our customer, we can make happen for them.” on the town

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Another convenient service includes the use of a drop bin where clients can leave or pick up clothing at their convenience.

“With the express service, we have all the preferences on the bag,” Frye noted. “Most of our locations have a locker system where you can drop your clothing off and they use your phone number for the code and you can pick up your clothes 24/7.”

This service is a great benefit for those who work different shifts and need to have the convenience of speed and availability.

In ’96, an environmentally friendly cleaning solution became available and Prestige moved to the new method and has been committed to it since the year 2000.

“We did it way before it was the popular thing to do,” stated Frye. “We think it’s important to take care of the soil we’re sitting on.”

They also reuse and recycle more than half of their hangers.

“The community we’re in supports us and we support the community and we’re heavily involved in nonprofits.

We know Scottsdale and Scottsdale knows us,” finished Frye.

“This is not just a job, we’re really tied to what we do.”

Frye is involved with the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and the Kiwanis Club, among other organizations.

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