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Supporting Valley Philanthropy Since 1982 VOLUME 30, NO. 5
SPECIAL FEATURES
Desert Foundation Auxiliary The LeMarr family
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Remembering … Rachel Smith
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Barrow marches forward to new territory
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TCF Grant Recipient: Arizona Helping Hands
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TCF Grant Recipient: Boys & Girls Clubs
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Trends in Design by Ernesto Garcia
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Travel to the lovely heart of Cuba
43 Trendy Reading: “Bathsheba,” stories of the Bible’s women 44
Broadway in Arizona
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An interview with Giorgio Ifantidis
SOCIETY Heart Ball Nan Howlett and Carolyn Ross with Darlene Keller
24 Costume Institute Ruth Ritz and Arlene Gaitz
Authors Luncheon Beverly and Jack Clifford with Billie Jo Herberger
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Barrow Jan and Tom Lewis with Bob and Beth Matthews
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The pARTy
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Authors Luncheon
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TCF Grant Recipient Reception
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Costume Institute
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Brophy Prep
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The Heart Ball
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Childhelp Drive the Dream
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Board of Visitors
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Barrow Grand Ball
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Desert Foundation Auxiliary Ball
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Fiesta Bowl Ball
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Holiday Prelude
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FBI Citizens Academy
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Xavier Prep
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Beaux Arts Bash
MONTHLY FEATURES 10
Artist Profile: Painter Matt Smith
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La Dolce Vita
ON THE COVER: (from left to right)
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Trends in Phoenix
Francisco Ponce, M.D. – Director, Barrow Center for Neuromodulation
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Spotlight on the Phoenix Art Museum
Cindy Watts – 2013 Barrow Grand Ball Co-chair Robyn DeBell – 2013 Barrow Grand Ball Co-chair
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Spotlight on the Heard Museum
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Hostess Gifts
Photography by Scott Foust
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Pets of the Month
Hair and makeup by Laura Flagler
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Wedding Bells
Robert F. Spetzler, M.D. – Director, Barrow Neurological Institute
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Remembering ... Rachel Smith By Bill Dougherty
“Oh, honey, you don’t have to keep taking my picture.” If I had one memory of 1991Trendsetter Rachel Smith, that’s exactly what it would be. Rachel passed to the heavens early this winter at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif., surrounded by family and loved ones. She was truly one of my very favorite socialites. The first time I met Rachel she was wearing a beautiful silver sequined ball gown. It was at the Heart Ball in 1992. Ann Graham introduced us. Rachel had the most infectious smile I’ve ever seen. Every time I saw her I took her photo after going to work for Trends two years later. And again she would always say, “Oh, honey, you don’t have to keep taking my picture.” But I always did. Although Rachel and her husband, Arnold, had traveled the world several times over, she never grew bored of it and often told me of her latest sojourn or her lifelong love of cruising. We would spend hours at charity balls talking about traveling, the latest bestseller and the fine art of a good card game. Rachel’s philanthropic ventures were vast. Her involvement in the Jewish Federation, Kivel, Phoenix Little Theatre, the Heart Ball, the Arizona Cancer Ball, the Opera League and the Phoenix Symphony were just a few. I used to tell her that I saw more of her husband and her than any other couple on the social scene. She would blind me with that dynamite smile and say, “Oh, honey, you know I can’t say no. I love to help out.” To know Rachel Smith was to love her. The love of her community she and her late husband shared was simply astonishing. Her smile and quick wit always made her the life of the charity ball circuit. I feel so privileged to have gotten to know her before her amazing velocity slowed. She did so much the make the Valley a better place for so many. And always with that gleaming smile and simply amazing outlook on life. She will be missed by so many.
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ARTIST PROFILE
Painter Matt Smith This down-to-earth landscape painter really knows how to capture a scene in a few impressionistic brushstrokes. Matt has lived most of his life in Arizona, and his specialty is painting the desert. But Matt’s been back East recently. A show of about 20 new oil paintings at Trailside Galleries in Scottsdale offered his take on coastal Maine and New Hampshire. Matt doesn’t take pictures and then work them up in the studio like some landscape painters. He captures landscapes on site with the smell of the trees and water mixing together with the odor of his oil paints. Matt went to Arizona State University, but his approach to painting veered away from the abstract focus of that school. He latched onto the plein air painting tradition, and to this day Matt spends most of his time outside with an easel. Those with an eye for landscapes have always appreciated this artist’s ability to capture subtleties of light, shape and atmosphere in brushstrokes that somehow tell you more than a hundred small photographic details. The Trailside show was officially over at the end of February, but drop by and take a look at anything that didn’t get snapped up in the show or other paintings he’s has done since then. Matt Smith is worth the trip. Trailside is located at 7330 Scottsdale Mall, in Old Town Scottsdale. 480.945.7751. www.trailsidegalleries.com.
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La Dolce Vita By Bill Dougherty
Please visit Trends’ Web site at www.trendspublishing.com for more social events and up-to-date calendar listings. Visit us on Facebook/Bill Dougherty www.facebook.com/bill.dougherty.585 https://twitter.com/Trends_Magazine The other morning I found myself standing with many others as the City of Phoenix finally opened the Tovrea Castle to the public. After years of renovations, the strange but eye-catching site has been carefully restored to all its glory. I’d say that’s a bit of an overstatement. Anyway, the site originally was intended to be a boutique resort before the term was ever coined. It was built by the Carraro family in 1929. Unfortunately, Alessio Carraro’s dreams were never realized because the Great Depression ruined everything for his family’s fortune. The property was subsequently sold to noted Arizona cattle baron E. A. Tovrea and his wife, Della, for next to nothing in 1931. Although E. A. Tovrea died shortly after the purchase, his widow Della would go on to marry again and live out the rest of her life there. It was a home invasion that caused her to leave the mansion in late 1969. Although the now-controversial Tovrea family would go on to host cocktail par-
ties there until the early 1990s, the property and gardens sat abandoned and neglected until Phoenix purchased it from the family’s trust in 1993. While I don’t think the much-missed and much-adored socialite Jeanne Tovrea probably ever passed through the wedding cakestyled castle, her name came up countless times on our tour. Docents tried to deflect her association with the now-renovated estate. I’m glad the property was saved. While I don’t think it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever toured, I do think it’s important that it was preserved by the city. I only wish that more old Phoenix families’ grand homes were still here. I remember growing up at the Brophy estate on North Central Avenue. Sadly, it, too, would face the wrecking ball shortly after Sallie Brophy‘s marriage to then-husband Francis Najafi. Karen and Bob Hobbs should also be applauded for saving Barry Goldwater’s hilltop masterpiece as well. Tovrea Castle may not be the grandest home in the state, but at least the city had the foresight to preserve it before it became a condo complex. You get the picture? Celebrity Fight Night is right around the corner. For almost a decade Trends has had the privilege to partner with Jimmy Walker and Continued on page 14
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La Dolce Vita – Continued from page 13 Sean Currie on the event. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to see some of the most famous rock and country acts perform before audiences of about 50 people at the organization’s Founders Night, the precursor to the big bash. An invitation to Founder’s Night is perhaps the most coveted ticket of the social season in the Valley and few are mailed out. Several people have even called my office asking if I planned to attend either evening and, if not, would I give up my tickets. Nice thought! I’m just glad I made the cut. I’ve interviewed Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire and dozens more just like them. I’ll never forget the night Whitney Houston walked into the Founder’s dinner. I was amazed at how tall and beautiful she was. What a pair of legs. Unfortunately, the evening did not go very well for the much-troubled entertainer. Kevin Costner was there, too, and could not have handled the situation that night with her more gracefully. He’s a class act! Some of my fondest memories include the photo shoot Scott Foust (photographer to everyone) and Laura Flagler (makeup artist to the stars) did with me at the Paradise Valley estate of Lonnie and Muhammad Ali. What a memorable day that was to be in the presence of such a great man. I think Lonnie Ali is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, too. This year the gala, which will be held on Saturday, March 23 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge, will include Steve Martin, Dennis
Washington, David Foster and Jennifer Lopez, who will headline the event. They will join Reba McEntire, Rita Wilson, Billy Crystal, Tate Stevens, David Foster, Billy Ray Cyrus and more. As you know, for the last 18 years Celebrity Fight Night has raised more than $80 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center. That alone should make all involved very happy. You don’t want to miss this! In Cocktail Polo News You Should Know: That the old guard should be treated with more respect than they receive by the under-55 crowd who think they have all the answers ... That one of the most beautiful women on the scene has totally disfigured her face with bad plastic surgery and for no reason ... That it’s become painfully clear to all that a socialite would love to shake her Faustian bargain sidekick ... That a certain high flier should know it’s not polite to put your elbows on the table or talk with In Cocktail Polo News you should know: cutlery in your hands, for that matter … That people are talking about an on-again off-again bizarre relationship between a high-profile couple … That a ball chair still has not come clean about the numbers she fabricated at one of The Big Three balls (Barrow, Heat, Honor) a while back … That a brittle-looking socialite is establishing quite the marriage-wrecking quota yet again, and she didn’t leave town for this one, either. Now you’re all caught up for the next 15 minutes.
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The pARTy
Bernard and Jeanette Kirk
Bill and Karen Clements
Dionne Najafi and Janis Lyon with Diane Halle
Ann Siner and Tom Beck
Mary Way
MASTERPIECE Mary Way in one great mod look TREMENDOUS TRYPTICH Dionne Najafi, Janis Lyon and Diane Halle CULTURAL EPICENTER Raising money for the ever-expanding Phoenix Art Museum PERFECT PATRONS Chairs Diana and Paul Smith
Jessica and Mike Zaragoza
Photos courtesy of J.J. Brewer and Laura Bishop
Paul and Carol Meyer
Michele and Neil Irwin
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BARROW BALL
Alzheimer study funded by this year’s ball The Barrow Grand Ball has been described as a dinner party for 350 of your closest friends. It’s elegant, intimate and festive, and it has an incredibly important purpose – to raise funds for brain and spine research at Barrow Neurological Institute. This year’s black-tie dinner and dance had an added air of urgency and importance because of one of the research projects it raised funds for. That project is “A New Hope for Alzheimer’s,” and it has been designated the Women’s Board Project. “We are really excited about this project,” says Cindy Watts, co-chair of the ball and a member of the Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation, which presents the ball. “All of us on the Women’s Board know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. And if we’re all going to live into our 90s, we need to find a cure for this dreadful disease.” Months ago, Watts and ball co-chair Robyn DeBell met with Dr. Robert Spetzler, director of Barrow, to choose this year’s Women’s Board Project. Dr. Spetzler suggested research being conducted at Barrow
into deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The research is being conducted by Barrow neurosurgeon Dr. Francisco Ponce, director of the Barrow Center for Neuromodulation. The Barrow Center for Neuromodulation, a legacy project of Dr. Spetzler, is exploring and expanding the use of therapies that restore or improve function in patients by correcting abnormal electrical or chemical activity in the brain. Early research into the use of DBS in treating early-stage Alzheimer’s disease is promising. In a pilot study conducted in Toronto, six patients were implanted with a kind of brain pacemaker that delivers electrical impulses to memory areas of the brain. Patients in the study showed improvements in neuronal activity, cognition, memory and quality of life. Now, Dr. Ponce is participating in the United States’ first clinical study of DBS for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is called the Advance Study, and it will initially involve a total of 20 patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s.
Dr. Robert Spetzler
Dr. Francisco Ponce
In this double-blind study, in half of the patients the pacemaker will be turned on, while in the other half the pacemaker will be turned off. Participants will undergo regular assessments for one year. Dr. Ponce’s research is just one of dozens of Barrow projects that will benefit from the funds raised by the 2013 Barrow Grand Ball. Last year’s ball raised $1.9 million. “When we began planning for the ball, I was nervous about asking people for contributions. But Barrow is such an amazing place that approaching people was not difficult at all,” says DeBell. “Barrow is a magnet for philanthropy because it’s really changing people’s lives.” For more information about Barrow Neurological Institute or to get involved in next year’s ball, call 602.406.3041 or visit www.thebarrow.org and click on the “Giving to Barrow” link.
Ball is a team effort Since its founding in 1965, the Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation has raised $42 million for Barrow, making the group the institute’s largest benefactor. The 2012-13 chair is Judy Shannon. Interviewed below are Robyn DeBell and Cindy Watts, co-chairs of the 2013 Barrow Grand Ball held in January at the lovely Biltmore Resort. I understand that the two of you are relatively new on the Women’s Board – Robyn you’re in your third year, and Cindy, you’re in your second year. Did you have any apprehension in taking on this large and storied initiative? Cindy: We were both so honored to be asked. I said if Robyn does it, I’ll do it, and she said the same about me, so we knew we were really in it together! Robyn: And we were told this ball has a formula, so that even though we are both fairly new, we could do it. Chairing the ball has gone remarkably well because of the continued great leadership and collaboration from the Women’s Board, Barrow Neurological Institute and its Foundation, and all of our vendors. Everyone really knocks themselves out to make it a topnotch event. Cindy: Putting on the ball together is a real learning experience, and one of the best parts is the people we have the opportunity to work with and get to know. Robyn and I didn’t know each other well when we started this project, but we soon realized that we had a similar vision for the ball and compatible working styles. We’ve become really good friends.
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How much time did you spend planning the ball? Robyn: We accepted the job right before the 2012 ball, so we went to that ball with eyes wide open, aware of all the details and how everything flowed. We’ve been working on it ever since. Cindy: It really is a full-time job, something you don’t realize until you’re in the thralls of it. Robyn: We’ve been busy several days a week organizing a strategy for a sking for gifts, recruiting and supporting more than 30 committee members from the Women’s Board, attending several meetings a month, collaborating on everything from the menu to the décor, and meeting with Dr. Spetzler to choose the Women’s Board Project. Cindy: There is such a high expectation for this ball – that everything is perfect. So why did you do it? What’s the payoff? Cindy: We all find it incredibly rewarding because of the difference Barrow makes in people’s lives. The biggest and one of the most exciting gifts we’ve received this year is Stevie and Karl Eller’s generous gift to enhance the Goldman Auditorium with 3D technology. Their generosity will greatly enrich medical education at the institute. Robyn: I think people are willing to make significant gifts because they realize how important Barrow is to our community.
L U N C H EONS
Authors Luncheon
Kathleen Edgar and Kindra Hall
Martha Davis and Beverly Dail
Doreen Manning and Paula Petrowski
Robyn DeBell and Phil Francis
Susie Muzzy and Susan Suggs
SUPERSTAR SUB Sean McLaughlin filled in for Adrian Trigiani as emcee at the last minute. CARD CATALOGUE Authors Susan Fales-Hill, Susan Isaacs, Brad Thor, Jeffry Toobin and Andrew Weil FROM ERMA AND GLENNA WITH LOVE Fond memories of founders Erma Bombeck and Glenna Shapiro GRAND CANYON GUARANTEE Funds stay in the state with the Arizona Kidney Foundation.
Cheryl Mendez and Maria Mihaletos
Photos courtesy of Jenna Lee Dillon
Lea Werner and Celeste Silvernail
Paula Marshall and Marilyn Perez
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE TCF
Trends Charitable Fund is proud to help …
Arizona Helping Hands Driven by a passion to help others get back on their feet, Arizona Helping Hands has always been a “square peg in a round hole.” The organization is proud to assist individuals with “worst-case” situations who have nowhere else to go for help. For over 12 years, these amazing acts of kindness have been nothing short of miraculous – and indeed, life-changing for thousands of Arizonans. Take for example, the story of this single mother: “I have an 11-year-old son who has no vision coverage as I am currently unemployed. My son has asked me for glasses because he says everything is blurry and he cannot see well. I barely get enough to cover all expenses with the unemployment I am receiving. I feel helpless because I can’t afford it. Can you please help him?” Arizona Helping Hands provided immediate help. Can you imagine how this simple act changed the life of one little boy? As described by the Hon Kachina Council when Judge Paul and Kathleen Donaldson together were recipients of the 2004 Hon Kachina Volunteer Award, “This Valley’s own dynamic duo began their partnership of public service to Metropolitan Phoenix in 1992. Since then they have gained a reputation in the Valley for getting the job done.” Sadly, Judge Donaldson passed away in December 2009. To this day, Kathy has ensured his legacy will live on – and it truly
does through the work of this remarkable organization. Kathy, the volunteer CEO of AHH, is now joined by one employee and a group of 250 volunteer “DreamCatchers” who will not allow anything to get in their way to empower and stabilize families and enrich the lives of children. When There Is No Where Else To Turn … Through three separate programs, AHH aims to enhance volunteer capacity for the organization, provide essentials for school children and address critical and emergency needs. The Helping Hands Community Crisis Program has the greatest reach in the community and has just received approval for a grant through the Trends Charitable Fund. The Community Crisis Program helps those who are in most desperate need by responding quickly and effectively in emergency situations and by achieving sustainable solutions by working in collaboration with “like” community and non-profit organizations with similar missions and goals. A new project partially supported through the Trends grant is the creation of new admission Dream Kits for children and youth entering foster care, residential treatment and group care. These personal kits provide basic necessities such as dental hygiene and personal care items, sleep
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pants, socks, a personal journal, a small blanket and a stuffed animal for each child so they have something of their own. We are planning for each DreamCatcher who assembles the Dream Kit to add a little note for the child recipient. Some Immediate Needs Our goal is to prepare and distribute 400 Dream Kits before April 30, 2013. You can help by hosting a special drive at your business or through friends to help collect these Dream Kit items: • Hard cover journals • Combination shampoo and conditioner • Deodorant for teen boys and girls • Plastic toothbrush holders • Hairbrushes, combs and hair accessories • Small fleece roll-up throws Arizona Helping Hands strives to improve the quality of life in Arizona by making a difference one child, one dream, and one family at a time. “We can’t control what causes children to enter out of home care,” says Kathy Donaldson, “but we can contribute to a life-enhancing experience for Arizona’s children.” For more information on Arizona Helping Hands (Tax ID #86-0935988), please contact Kathy Donaldson at (480) 889-0604 or visit www.AZHelpingHands.org.
PAR T I E S
TCF Grant Recipient Reception
Nancy and Ed White
Nancy Spetzler and Sandy Macgruder with Susie Wesley
Jane Bergamo
Ted Taylor and Mike Hecomovich
Diane Ryan and Sandy Hecomovich with Helene Presutti
BRILLIANT ADMINISTRATION Thanks to the outgoing TCF members Sandy Hecomovich, Sallie Brophy, Susan Doria, Nan Howlett and Trisha Anthony GRANT RECIPIENTS Arizona Helping Hands, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Crossroads, Inc., Desert Mission, Kitchen on the Street, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Save the Family, St. Joseph the Worker and Waste Not
Ann Siner and Tom Beck
Photos courtesy of Bill Dougherty
Linda Pope and Lisa Shapiro with Nan Howlett and Susan Doria
Julie Prusak and Trisha Anthony
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE TCF
Trends Charitable Fund is proud to help …
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. – Mother Teresa How would it feel never to smile? How far would you get in life? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix opened their blue clubhouse doors in 1946, and three generations of young people have passed through them and into brighter futures. Today, the BGCMP serves all young people – especially those who need it most – at 12 clubhouses across the Valley. The clubhouses provide safety, meals, homework help, arts classes, sports, and leadership development to more than 22,000 kids a year. Thanks to community support, families have access to a full school year of world-class programs for less than $30 annual membership fee. Eighty percent of members are low-income, and many lack dental insurance. Tooth decay is rampant in our communities, and fifty percent of uninsured children will never receive treatment. Many children are in so much pain, they become malnourished. Schoolwork suffers, and kids risk serious, permanent health effects. To save our smiles, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix opened the Children’s Dental Clinic in 1998. The clinic provides extremely low-cost dental care to uninsured and low-
income kids, including children in state care and detention facilities. With four operatories and a full-time staff, the clinic provided over 8,000 procedures last year alone. Thanks to a generous gift from the Trends Charitable Foundation, the Dental Clinic can serve 15 percent more children in 2013! With your help, we’re adding a training program for new dental practitioners to gain experience while serving their community. This new program prepares young oral health providers to serve in high-need communities, while saving our kids’ teeth.
Here are a few quick facts about our overall impact in the Valley: • 89 cents of every dollar we raise is spent on direct services for kids. That’s only 11 cents in M&G and fundraising costs. • 80 percent of our members are low income. • 90 percent of Boys & Girls Club members will graduate. • 83 percent of parents say the clubs enable them to keep their jobs. • For every dollar raised for the clubs in the Valley of the Sun, the community realizes $19.33 in benefits. With the Trends Charitable Foundation, we’re creating a future worth smiling about! How You Can Help Our fundraiser, Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars, will be March 2. Experience one of the Valley’s premiere galas and be a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ great work. Visit www.Stars2013.org. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and the Dental Clinic, visit www.bgcmp.org.
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L U N C H EONS
Arizona Costume Institute
Kati Festy-Sandor and Ann Siner
Kristy Moore
Judy Steers
LADY IN RED Luncheon chair Judy Steers MASTER OF THE PEN David Downton of London GREEN WITH ENVY Sally Lehman in shades of green and black HAUTE ADMINISTRATION ACI President Gail Adams Lisa Williams
Gail Adams
Sally Lehman
Photos courtesy of Bill Dougherty
Michelle Blanco and Tanya Rietz
Miriam Sukhman
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Brophy Prep
Maryann Lieb and Char Hubbell with Lisa Holmes
Chris Epstein and Lisa Bentley
Polly Levine and Patty Oleson
TAWNY TWOSOME Chairs Polly Levine and Patty Oleson APTLY DECKED OUT Maryann Lieb, Char Hubbell and Lisa Holmes BRAVO Father Ed Reese and Adria Renke, who make it happen SPLENDID VENUE The Arizona Biltmore Resort
Denise Decker and Kathleen Bishop
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Pat Ganser
Father Ed Reese and Adria Renke with Bob Ryan
DeeDee Sturr and Lisa Ghelfi with Shelley Kuhle
Peter and Betsy Haenel
Photos courtesy of Bruce Yeung
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Brophy Prep
Karen, Nate and Jeff Hoffman
Eric and Kristy Kufel
Rhonda Forsyth and Leslie O’Hara with Tracy Basile
Sue Casaway and Genny Matteucci
Staci and Pat Bertenshaw
Dawn Kennedy and Kim Robson
Brent Beachchamp and Keri Deguzman
Colleen Edwards and Karen Pratt with Stacy Thomas
Donna McAndrew and Traci Kelly
Photos courtesy of Bruce Yeung
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CH A R I T Y BALLS
The Heart Ball
Cionne McCarthy and Joe Cattaneo
Joelle Hadley and Ina Manaster
Linda Pope and Lynne Love
PUT A LITTLE LOVE Chair Lynne Love created a masterful evening. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Gene Press Orchestra RAZZLE DAZZLE The White House Design Studio mesmerized the Phoenician. BELLE OF THE BALL (THREE-WAY TIE) Melissa Leonesio, Patsy Lowry and Nicole Pike
Melissa Leoneseo
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David and Lori Larcher
Lisa Shapiro
Michelle and Ed Robson
Shannon and Joel Barthelemy
Photos courtesy of Laura Bishop and J.J. Brewar
CH A R I T Y BALLS
The Heart Ball
Jeff and Penny Buel
Rick and Shelley Kuhle
Nicole and Larry Pike
Bill and Maria Smith with Chrissy and Mark Donnelly
Joe Cattaneo and Marcia Jobe
Patsy and Ed Lowry
Photos courtesy of Laura Bishop and J.J. Brewar
Lisa Molena with Michael and Sharon Lechter
Milena and Tony Astorga
Carl and Suzan Spiekerman
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TRENDS IN DESIGN
What’s new in interior design? By Ernesto Garcia, ASID Photographs courtesy of Lee Jofa
I truly enjoy the holiday season; I am particularly fond of parties with their full-fledged display of style. Not long ago I was at a party where some ladies dressed in the most classic Carolina Herrera gowns while others wore trendy Jean Paul Gautier dresses. Because fashion and interiors are manifestations of style, very little which goes on the runways escapes my eyes. Some people are consistently “classic” in the way they dress and decorate their homes and some are always looking for the latest trends, whether it is clothing or upholstery. One look at my portfolio and you can tell I embrace classicism as much as I do innovation. So what’s new in interior design? Well … it would be impossible to catalog everything that is new, nor would I honestly want to do so, but I believe what matters most is observing trends, so I’ve gathered a few vignettes that might tell us something about what’s coming. Whether it is linens, velvets, silks or wools, light solids reign supreme among understated patterns. A symphony of light greys, ivories or pale yellows seems to wrap walls, upholstery and bedding while mildly contrasting and carefully chosen patterns accentuate pillows, draperies and throws. Even the shapes of furnishings display an unmannered simplicity. Chests, cocktail and night tables have been edited to their essence. Nevertheless, when you look closely, there is some unexpected, quiet detail waiting to be discovered, an unusual pleat on the skirt of a chair or a rare knob on a small drawer. You will find eclectic elements, but their lines have been pared down to harmonize with what I think is the most decanted American style, one of calculated sobriety, well detailed refinement and serenity.
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Ernesto Garcia is an award-winning interior designer in Phoenix. He is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and has an architecture degree. Visit his Web site at www.ernestogarciadesign.com, call 602.317.3205 or e-mail him at ernesto@ernestogarciadesign.com.
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Jinger Richardson and Janelle Grady
Carolyn and Craig Jackson
Tara Hitchcock and T.C. Schuttler with Shari Miller
TAWNY AND TALENTED Chairs Addison Brown and Tara Hitchcock RETRO VERVE Boyz II Men performed. PERFECT PARTNERSHIP Childhelp and Barrett-Jackson UNDER THE BIG TOP WestWorld provided a perfect setting.
Katherine Wagner and Elycia Marie
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Yvonne Fedderson and Michael Medoro with Sara O’Meara
Addison and Walt Brown
Patti Edwards and Marilyn Murray with Jill Babb
Nita and Phil Francis
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TRENDS IN PHOENIX
By Bill Macomber
EDDIE V’S Crab cakes have at least a half pound of jumbo lump crab meat in each cake. The Lemon Sole takes the fast track from New England’s Atlantic coast to your plate in Scottsdale within 24 hours. That’s a fast fish. Steaks are aged for 28 days and cooked at 1200 degrees to enhance caramelization. There are six difference species of oyster. Wrap all this up in an interior color palette of soft variations of beige, yellow and blue, curvaceous mixed-wood finishes, velvety fabric, sleek tiled-stone walls and glittery stacked-glass accents. It’s enough to make a body melt into the experience at Eddie V’s. The combination of steaks and culinary-forward fresh fish resonate with a sense that this North Scottsdale restaurant is confident in the basics of quality. Get this: Eddie V’s brags that its supply of fish is so “impeccable” the all seafood dishes are prepared with only three simple ingredients – sea salt, lemon and olive oil. We can’t wait to try it! Eddie V’s is located at 15323 N. Scottsdale Road. 480.730.4800. www.eddiev.com.
FOR YOU TRAVELERS, MOVERS AND SHAKERS This swinging cup is made here in Phoenix by its inventor, Tim Neumann, who got really tired of sloshing hot coffee on himself and his luggage rushing through airports. “I did it as a way to carry my coffee from the café to the airplane as I always have my hands full. I can’t tell you how many cups of coffee I’ve spilled or nearly so because my hands were full,” Neumann says. The Swinging Cup hangs on the extended handles of luggage to roll along with you as you run for the terminal. So at least until you get to security, you can keep the Starbucks you just bought and carry your luggage at the same time. Once on the plane, the mechanism can be used to suspend a coffee cup from the seat in front of you. Customers of Tim’s Web site reported they used the Swinging Cup on the bars of an ATV, too. Once you’re done with the coffee, Swinging Cup stores fast and easy by wrapping the cup sleeve around the handle and out of the way. The cost is $9.99. To get one, e-mail info@swingingcup.com or visit www.swingingcup.com.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER – AND SUSTAINABLE Is there such thing as a sustainable diamond? Not until Jana Hadany launched the world’s first and only sustainable diamond dealing company, Avilan Diamonds, in Scottsdale. Avilan recently received recognition as the only ethical and responsible source for diamonds by Scientific Certification Systems, a global third-party environmental and sustainability certification leader. The SCS certification means that Avilan and its Storied Diamonds are processed with fair labor practices. Avilan Storied Diamonds are up-cycled instead of newly mined, preserving resources while eliminating the need for traditional mining and the human suffering associated with social and environmental destruction. Although there are standards that prevent “conflict diamonds” (diamonds used to fund rebel wars against established governments) from entering the mainstream market, those standards don’t regulate the environmental impacts of mining. That is why Hadany launched Avilan and created a new option for eco-conscious consumers and jewelry retailers. Every Storied Diamond is transformed from one person’s previously cherished gem into a new person’s treasure. For more information, visit www.avilandiamonds.com or call 855.434.1444.
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SWIM SWEET
BLENDED STYLE
It’s more than a swimsuit – it’s resortwear. And these days you want to be in style on the beach or at the pool with a coordinated head-to-sandy-toe look. Beachbound fashionistas who want to put the whole package together in one place should try Everything But Water. This place says shopping for swimwear should be a “me” moment and has pretty specific ideas about fitting a swimsuit. The company Web site, in fact, includes a Perfect Fit guide to educate women on the most flattering designs for each body type. The expanded store’s larger assortment of year-round swimwear inventory includes Vix’s Brazilian-inspired styles, Nanette Lepore’s feminine flair, Robin Piccone’s cutting-edge tailoring, La Blanca’s shirred solids, Vitamin A’s California chic looks, and exclusive styles from sought-after brands such as Trina Turk, Betsey Johnson, L*Space, Becca and others. This place can help you feel beautiful and confident as you approach the poolside moment of truth! Everything But Water has a couple of locations in the Valley, including an expanded presence at Scottsdale Fashion Square. 480.941.4623. www.everythingbutwater.com.
Stephanie’s began as a small design studio and retail concept in 1999, and has evolved into a premier lifestyle boutique. Locally owned by Stephanie Inzalaco, the store is a great place to find exclusive designer labels like Rag & Bone, Majestic T’s, Del Toro Shoes, NSF, IRO, Raquel Allegra and Designer’s Guild. The carefully selected collection of designer clothing and home furnishings gives customers the ability to find high style in one place. The welledited collection is one shoppers won’t find elsewhere in the Valley, with other notable designers including Equipment, Current/Elliott, Chaser and Mother Denim. For high-profile clients, Stephanie will close the store and provide window drapes for shoppers who want to enjoy all Stephanie’s has to offer in private. Stephanie’s is located at 7040 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. 602.508.0848 or www.shopstephanies.com.
ROBERT BLACK: VINTAGE JEWELRY Adornment has always been an important part of our lives. In the early times we wore jewelry as a form of wealth and status but today it is more about our creativity and selfexpression. We once used jewelry as a form of currency, sometimes securing the wealth of countries, and for many our precious metals and gemstones rank among our most expensive assets. Vintage jewelry has become desirable to collectors and fashionistas because the quality and craftsmanship is far superior to today’s mass-produced pieces. Two perfect vintage examples are Miriam Haskell and William deLillo. Their jewelry has adorned movie stars and royalty and is highly sought after by collectors. Finds like the large Haskell pearl earrings and the collar necklace by William deLillo are just a couple of examples of the extraordinary jewelry you can find at Fashion By Robert Black. Fashion By Robert Black is located in Old Town Scottsdale at 7144 E. First Ave. Call 480.664.7770 or visit www.fashionbyrobertblack.com.
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Board of Visitors
Alexis Glascock
Cami DiRoberto and Susan Tomsic with Leslie Boyd
Liz Flint and Jennifer Robertson
CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES The White House provided edible centerpieces. RUNWAY READY Dillard’s presented Giorgio Ifantidis for Oleg Cassini. PRICELESS PAIR Luncheon chair Pam Ward and Board of Visitors chair Prue Brito COMPLEMENTARY COLORS Liz Flint in bright turquoise and Jennifer Robertson in scarlet
Pam Ward and Leslie Jenkins
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Kelly Stuart and Kathleen Fraser
Ann Denk
Donna East and Lisa East Hunter
Barbara Glass and Kathy Wise
Photos courtesy of Bill Dougherty
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Board of Visitors
Lisa Pehnik and Warren Whitney with Terri Heitel
Patricia Hardy
Betsie Dries and Prue Brito with Carol and Ellie Dries
Andrea Moseley
Shelley Alvarez and Beth Springer with Kellie Parker
Julie Rauch
Kristine Thompson with Julie and Haley Kroot
Muffie Churchill and Karen Clements
Patty Simmons and Katherine Cornish with Wendy Godfrey
Photos courtesy of Bill Dougherty
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T R AV E L
Viva Cuba! One trip to the mysterious island may not be enough Story and photos by Mary Morrison
Cuba is only 55 minutes from Miami. It’s a world away from what most of us know. So many things have changed since the revolution in Havana, which has a population of 2½ million people, but not the buildings or homes, which haven’t been kept up, painted, reconstructed, rebuilt – nothing for over 50 years. It looks like a war-torn area for miles and there are very difficult living conditions for the lower and middle classes. Obviously the wealthier classes have moved on to Florida. But more on Cuban life later. Once you get beyond this, Cuba is exciting for its history and, yes, culture. Our tour was set up by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, which turned over every stone to give us a magnificent nine days under a people-to-people license. We visited Plaza de la Revolucion where there were many government buildings and where Raul Castro has his office. It’s the political center. No one knows where Fidel resides – he’s on the move all the time considering there have been 683 attempts on his life. Cuba wants to eliminate illiteracy and has put in place the Cuban Literacy Museum, which depicts young school children going out to the farms to help teach workers to write. At the same time the young teacher helps out at the farm. After you graduate from college you work for the state department for two years – then you can leave and get a suitable job if there is one. There are 64 universities across the country. Foreign students are welcome with low-cost fees. The Guevara Memorial & Museum in Santa Clara is a monument to Che. When he and Castro met they connected and Guevara joined
the Cuban Revolution. After the revolution was complete he went to Bolivia to fight and was killed there. His remains are in the Guevara Museum. A national hero, he was actually a doctor from an upper class family. We visited several art studios and met the artists. As you can imagine the art is striking, bold in color, and dramatic. You can bring art back to U.S. Mural sightings are aplenty on many buildings. The National Museum of Fine Arts was full of wonderful Cuban paintings, many of them Modernist. Our tour included a 32-acre cemetery that featured incredibly ornate décor and buildings. Designed by a Cuban architect in 1886, it was a private burial ground. The older Colon Cemetery was founded by Christopher Columbus. The private section must be kept up by relatives of the deceased or it decays. Government doesn’t help. Colon Cemetery contains more than 500 major mausoleums. We spent two nights in a resort that is definitely reminiscent of Hawaii about three hours from Havana on a Cuban National Highway that literally has no traffic (only 15 persons out of 100 own a car, if that). Lush with foliage and several huge pools plus thatched-roof cocktail areas, the four-star Melia Sol Cayo Santa Maria is a paradise. Of course, a highlight for most of us was visiting the Ernest Hemingway Farm – Finca la Vigia. The Nobel Prize winner lived with his fourth wife here for 21 years. You aren’t allowed to go in the house but you can take photos via roped-off windows. Hemingway had a bell tower that his wife Martha designed for him, but it was too quiet,
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We’ll return to Cuba. Perhaps we’ll be able to get a drink at one of the Hemingway bars that was jammed day and night. And we’d like to take the day tour following his footsteps down to the fishing village where the villagers pitched in for a Hemingway statue. And follow that with my favorite drink – a mojito, which has rum, spearmint, cane sugar juice, seltzer water and lime juice. Delicious! Traveling with fellow Arizonans made the trip special. A lot of us were around-the-corner neighbors or knew someone who knew someone. I thought we saw it all, but now that I think of it, I believe we’ll have to return for another helping – Cuba, Part II.
so his typewriter remained in the main house. His visitors included Ava Gardner, Spencer Tracy, Errol Flynn and many other luminaries. We also visited a printing company that works with out-of-date linotypes and equipment not used at all today. Also on the tour were a rum factory, sugar mill, cigar factory, tobacco farm, as well as an Afro-Cuban Museum which houses a 1907 Cadillac, reputedly the oldest Cadillac in the world. And all the time you are surrounded by 1950s-era cars. Only state/government personnel have new cars. There are no cell phones, WiFi or Web access in open areas. Only hotels have Internet access that can be used and paid for by the hour. Most homes have traditional television sets imported from China. In fact China is a huge Cuban partner. The Cuban people are wonderful and have good hearts. I never felt threatened by being in a Communist country. There were too many smiles. There are no kidnappings and very little crime – people know the rules. Penalties are strict. For robbery you get three to eight years, for rape four to 10 years and for pornography up to 30 years. You may be represented by a lawyer but there is sentencing by a judge – there are no juries. Medically, everything is free when you are in the hospital. But when you get out and need prescription drugs or even non-prescribed medicine like Tylenol, it’s hard to buy. Many of the prescribed drugs are sold in hotels, where prices are too high for the ordinary person.
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CH A R I T Y BALLS
The Barrow Grand Ball
Cindy and Michael Watts
Susie Small
Mary Ellen McKee
MEET THE SUPREMES Chairman Judy Shannon and ball Co-chairs Robyn DeBell and Cindy Watts SUBTLE SUCCULENCE Guests marveled at the flora created by White House Design Studio. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE Affinity did a splendid job with the evening’s music. BELLE OF THE BALL Mary Ellen McKee in shades of gold
Judy Shannon
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Barbara Jean and David Adelson
Robyn and Mike DeBell
Bill and Linda Hunt
Diana Balich
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CH A R I T Y BALLS
The Barrow Grand Ball
Robyn Lee and Rich Rector
Noel and Sherman Chu
Chris and Jan Cacheris
Kathy Barrow
Jacquie Dorrance and Nancy Gaintner
Jenny Danziger with Paul and Claudia Critchfield
Photos courtesy of Bill Dougherty
Ann and Greg Denk
Elena Walsh and Inna Engler
Marilyn Harris and and Tom Lyons
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Spotlight on the Phoenix Art Museum, The Diane and Bruce Halle Collection Trends’ readers will recognize the names of Bruce and Diane Halle. The couple graces the pages of this magazine regularly because they are an integral part of the Valley’s philanthropic community. They’re also art collectors. Major art collectors. Their cuttingedge collection of Latin American art is the subject of an exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum. The Halles have put together an amazingly eclectic group of sculptures, paintings, installations and video works that push the edges of what art can be. One of the exhibition’s works consists only of small pieces of green candy wrapped in cellophane, an endless supply of them. The dimensions of the work vary. In other words, this isn’t your everyday definition of art.
Antonio Dias (Brazilian, b. 1944), “The Space Between,” 1970. Marble and granite cubes.
The Halles started collection contemporary Latin art in 1995. According to the literature connected with the exhibition, they wanted to explore for themselves the world of nontraditional Latin art and expand awareness of the growing sophistication of this under-recognized region. They have succeeded. The collection continues to expand, but what this couple has put together to this point already has gained widespread, even international, respect. “Order, Chaos and the Space Between” will run at the Phoenix Art Museum through May 5. The museum is located at 1625 N. Central Ave. 602.257.1222. www.phxart.org.
Carlos Cruz Diez (Venezuela, b. 1923), “Transchromies,” 1965/2008. Plexiglas and metal, 6 modules: 33.5 x 14 x 86.5 inches each.
Félix Gonzalez-Torres (Cuban-born American, 1957-1996), “Untitled (Rossmore II),” 1991. Green candies, individually wrapped in cellophane, endless supply. Dimensions variable.
Carlos Amorales (Mexico, b. 1970), “Black Cloud,” 2007. 30,000 paper moths, dimensions variable.
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D EB U TA N T S
Desert Foundation Auxiliary Ball
Darcy and Rob Royal
Kim and Steve Zieser
Cindy Emmerson and Shawn Bracken
THREE FINE CHARITIES Audrey’s Angels, Singleton Moms and Teach for America BEAUTIFUL CLOUDS OF WHITE 21 young ladies were presented to society. PICTURE PERFECT Cindy Emmerson and Shawn Bracken A HEARTFELT THANK-YOU Chairs Darcy Royal and Kim Zieser
Jason and Sarah Smith
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Alice and James Bazlen
Rod and Kim Cullum with Scott LeMarr
George and Dyan Getz
John and Elaine Bracken
Photos by Sally and Peter Krzykos
ART
Spotlight on SMoCA: Art of the human form The human form has always been the prime subject of visual art. One of the oldest truisms of painting is that the human face is the single most compelling item in any painting, drawing the eye of the viewer first. A show at SMoCA will take a close look at the human form, drawing on some of the 400 artworks in RBC Wealth Management’s art collection. “The Human Touch” focuses on the human figure in all its diversity. The art included encompasses realism and abstraction, and the works demonstrate a wide variety of approaches. If there’s one theme in the show, it’s that the artists represented try to challenge stereotypes we hold about each other when it comes to gender, race and identity. Artists include well known names like John Baldessari, Ann Hamilton, Kerry James Marshall and Elizabeth Peyton. There are up-andcomers like John Sonsini, whose work explores undocumented day laborers. He’s based in Los Angeles, and a solo exhibition of his work was scheduled in February at Bentley Projects in Phoenix while “The Human Touch” was on view at SMoCA.
Roland Fischer, “Untitled (L.A. Portrait),” 1994–2000. Chromogenic print and acrylic on fiberboard, 55½ × 63¾ inches
Julia Jacquette, “Radiant,” 1999. Oil on canvas, 72 × 60 inches
John Sonsini, “Fernando,” 2003. Oil on canvas, 60 × 48 inches
“The Human Touch” will run at SMoCA through April 28. SMoCA is located in Old Town Scottsdale at 7374 E. Second St. Visit www.smoca.org or call 480.874.4666.
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PA R T I E S
Fiesta Bowl Gala
Barbara Lukavsky and Byron Brown
Brent and Jennifer Moser
Pam Overton Risoleo and Jim Risoleo
Jinger Richardson with Brad and Ashley Richardson
Ruth and Mike Rosenquist
Kay Loftin and Bill Shover
Ellie and Mike Ziegler
TIE ONE OFF This year’s festivities became cocktail attire. GRACIOUS BENEFACTORS Ellie and Mike Ziegler SPLENDID SETTING The Phoenician NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT The Fiesta Bowl continues to be a huge draw.
C.A. and Nan Howlett
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ART
Spotlight on the Heard: Indian ledger art The Heard Museum North in Scottsdale is hosting a show that will fascinate anyone interested in American Indian history, specifically the history of native art, even the more painful parts of that story we all think we know so well. The Plains tribes had a tradition of recording events on animal hides using natural pigments. After 1875 when Plains peoples were confined to reservations and some individuals were imprisoned for resisting, they recorded the events of their lives on ledger books, using materials provided to them by traders or government agents. This art form continues today as contemporary artists create stories and scenes inspired by artists of generations ago. Part of what this ledger art shows is how American Indians made the difficult transition that came to them in the 19th century. Ledger art, among other things, shows the shift in artistic subject matter from warrior’s exploits to recording a new way of life imposed from the outside. This exhibition of ledger art at the Heard’s north Scottsdale facility will include hide paintings, paintings on muslin, about 20 works on paper as well as the ledger art. The display represents how the art evolved from the hide works to making art on paper. The images are colorful and poignant considering what the artists were going through, and how they portrayed their people and way of life is amazingly resilient in retrospect.
This show will run through Oct. 27 at the Heard Museum North Scottsdale. The museum is located at the Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Road (at Ashler Hills Drive). 480.488.9817. www.heard.org/north/ aboutheardnorth.
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Holiday Prelude
Carolyn Rogers and Ali West
Sheree Harwell
Florence Berens
Kathy Thomas and Caroline Farkas
Priscilla Nicholas
UNDER THE TREE Guests mingled and shopped to help Phoenix Youth Symphony. ELEGANT AND EASY The pre-function area of the Phoenician worked beautifully. FABULOUS FOX Priscilla Nicholas in shades of red and stunning fox wrap KEEP TOY SOLDIERS MARCHING Jane Evans and her tireless dedication
Andrea and Jane Evans
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Greg Eveloff and Larisa Anzini
Nanci Bruner
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TRENDY READING
‘Bathsheba, Bathed in Grace’ Many of you know Carol Cook of Paradise Valley as a teacher and wife of Jim for 48 years, mother of three grown children and grandmother to 10. This book by Carol is subtitled “How 8 Fabulous Women Changed the World” and it started as a Bible study project after those three children left the nest and Carol found herself searching for meaning in her life. She found meaning in studying the Bible, specifically researching the women found in the pages of Scripture. Carol read Bible commentaries, created timelines for Scriptural women’s lives and even dressed up as these great Bible characters as she wrote about them to put herself into their shoes. On the walls of her writing room she had maps of the Holy Land and artists’ representations of the Bible’s female heroines. When she was done she had narratives of 24 of the great women of the Bible. This book includes the inspirational lessons from eight of them: Eve, Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, Rachel, Tamara and Bathsheba. The book puts flesh and bones on the women of Scripture. It mines the lessons of their loves in a way that can help women of any age. A good way to describe how the book does this is to quote directly from the book’s forward written by Childhelp philanthropists
Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson: “Our friend Rachel can teach you about the futility of bitter emotions, Leah will explain how unrealistic pressures affect our lives and Sarah knows all about the illusion of control.” Who doesn’t struggle with those issues? As Carol Cook writes in “Bathsheba” about her goal for this work, “It is my hope that this book will help any woman who feels trapped in the circumstances of her own story to move ahead and leave behind the baggage of the past.” There’s a reason the Bible has inspired many millions of people for thousands of years. Its wisdom is timeless. Give this book a try and find out why the women of the Bible were included in its pages and how their stories still speak to us about God, life and the challenges we all face. You can order “Bathsheba” at www.carolcook.us or visit Carol’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carolcablecook.
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Broadway in Arizona By Michelle Johnson, ASU Gammage This past June, I found myself at the Tony Awards with Phillip Boykin, star of “Porgy & Bess,” and as our industry saluted the last season, it also signaled the start of the new season on Broadway. It is typical of the Broadway season to start with more plays as they are less challenging to mount, so it was no surprise that the Manhattan Theatre Club opened with “Enemy of the People” starring Richard Thomas, who everyone knows not just as John Boy in “The Waltons” but from his work on Broadway and on the road, including his performance in “Twelve Angry Men” at Gammage. This re-imagined “Enemy of the People” is a new version of Henrick Ibsen’s play penned by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Also starring is Boyd Gaines, who Broadway aficionadas might remember from “Girl in the Yellow Dress” and the World War II drama “Journey’s End,” for which he won Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards. Richard Thomas was captivating and really moved the play along. Boyd Gaines aptly portraying the younger brother was loud, boisterous and brought booming theatrical moments to life.
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Now, as musicals are the bread and butter of Broadway and ASU Gammage as well, I eagerly sat at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre waiting for the curtain to rise on “Chaplin.” Rob McClure personified Chaplin right down to the funny little mustache. Performing a high-wire act at the start of the show was indicative of the tightrope walking he would do through the evening. He was an amazing actor, had great vocals and played Chaplain through all of his personal ups and downs. The cast, too, was equally skilled and talented. It is the first musical of the season and as with all new shows, it needs time to savor and develop its own particular aroma. I hope it stays open on Broadway long enough for that to happen as it is a fine mixture of musical theater and silent film. Northeaster or not, I am excited for the coming Broadway season and I am looking forward to stars like Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, Tom Hanks as well as the biggest musical of the season, “Mathilda.” If you can’t make it to New York, know that you can look forward to Broadway coming to Arizona with “Flashdance – The Musical” at ASU Gammage. For details on what’s coming at ASU Gammage, visit www.asugammage.com.
PAR T I E S
FBI Citizens Academy
Brittany and James Turgal
Jeff and Michelle Sarrett
Jacqueline and Janice Kruglick
Loretta Haugen with Diana and Nick Balich
FOSTERING AWARENESS The FBI reaching out to the community MEET DONNIE BRASCO Six-year undercover agent Joe Pistone mesmerized the crowd. SIGHT FOR SORE EYES Loretta Haugen, who flew in from Newport Beach
Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco and Courtney Buck
Betsey Griffin and Lisa Bentley
Reg Durham and Alicia Waddas
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The art of energy renewal According to the Feng Shui, everything, living or not, absorbs energy, both positive and negative. At the Chinese New Year, an ancient Chinese tradition involves clearing energy from one’s living space in order to make room for new renewal and growth. Ideally, this might be accomplished by throwing out one’s possessions and almost literally starting anew. Realistically, one may consider smaller, symbolic gestures. Rearrange furniture. Choose one possession to dispose of. Choose one new possession which will replace it. And consider using candles, diffusers, and potpourri to give your home a new scent. Consider this: According to expert Kurt Mortensen, 95 percent of persuasion is subconscious and a smell can make you recall a bad memory or a good memory in just a few short seconds. While you are updating your space, consider how your own energy
We hope your year is off to a great start. The Chinese New Year
will be renewed on a daily basis – sleep! While you may not remem-
began on Feb. 10. Enter the Year of the Snake …
ber most of it, chances are you spend nearly one third of your life in bed. A small difference in the quality of your mattress can go a long way. At The Linen Tree we sell Royal-Pedic mattresses, which have long been popular with Hollywood celebrities and U.S. presidents.
The Linen Tree is located at 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 111, Scottsdale. 480.483.2044. www.thelinentree.com.
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Beaux Arts Bash
Liz Nelson and Cathy Diet
Kyle and Jennifer Strickland
Sandra and Roy Vandewall
Jake and Susan Potje
INSPIRATION STATION The Scottsdale Artists’ School HIGHEST BIDS Partygoers vied for some of the best original art in town. COLOR MY WORLD Liz Nelson and Cathy Diet lit it up.
Yvonne Joyner and Mary Kuhr
Audrey Lemler
Susan Bell and Bernadette Mills
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A few questions for … Giorgio Ifantidis Giorgio Ifantidis is the heir apparent to the Oleg Cassini line. A while back he wowed the crowd at the Board of Visitors Holiday Luncheon. His dazzling designs are reminiscent of early 1960s’ elegance. Shortly after the show we caught up with him at Dillard’s in Scottsdale Fashion Square, where he answered 10 questions for us. Who are your favorite designers? Valentino and Gianni Versace What do you consider the greatest hour for your profession? The 1950s. There was no decade that was as glamorous.
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Where would you like to live? In New York. I’m very happy there. Who inspired your craft? My mother, who owned her own store. Who are your heroes? Everyday heroes, such as the firemen and police of Sept. 11. On what occasion do you fib or exaggerate? When I’m telling my friends a story. What’s your worst habit? It was smoking, but now that I’ve quit, unfortunately it’s eating. What’s the hardest part about your job? Timelines and deadlines. There is nothing worse. What’s your most cherished possession? A gold English pound my mother gave me. It’s my good luck charm. What 7 people, living or dead, would you invite to your dinner party? Oleg Cassini, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, my mother, Gianni Versace, Melina Mercouri and my nephew.
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Pneu Hutchinson (Hutchinson Tire) Anonymous, c. 1905. Color lithograph on paper. 25 x 17 inches. Collection of Discount Tire.
Pippa
Boasting white curls and an adorable personality, Pippa, a poodle mix, is completely aware of her adorability. The young 2-year-old is a bundle of pure puppy love, and her bubbly personality craves the spotlight. She flourishes as the center of attention. Whether she’s rolling around in the grass and kicking her paws in the air or furiously shaking a stuffed toy, she is always trying to show off for those she loves most. She is a little dog who lives life to the fullest and loves almost everyone she meets along the way including dogs, cats and children of all ages. She is available now at the Sunnyslope Adoption Center located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. in Phoenix. Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay surgery and first vaccines. For more information call 602.997.7585, Ext. 2045, and ask for Pippa (No. A421660) or visit www.azhumane.org.
Trigg Trigg is the perfect combination of fun and affection. The 6-month-old ragdoll mix will play with kitty toys for hours on end if you wish, but as soon as you pick him up in your arms, he instantly turns the “play” switch off and turns into the biggest cuddle bug in the world. He will drape himself in your arms and just hang out while you walk around the house. Inquisitive and easygoing, you can even walk him on a harness. Although he has yet to meet other pets, shelter workers believe that with a slow introduction he could easily adjust to a home with feline or canine roommates. He is excellent and very gentle with kids of all ages. He is available now at the Arizona Humane Society’s Petique Retail and Adoption Center located at the Biltmore Fashion Park. His adoption fee is $50 and includes his neuter surgery and vaccines. For more information call 602.957.3113. His animal ID number is A425548.
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Sponsored by Main Dish, 480.751.2393 THE COUPLE Kimberly Bannochie of Minneapolis and Cole Heath of Scottsdale PARENTS Peter and Patrice Bannochie of Minneapolis and Michael Heath and Vicki Evans of Scottsdale NUPTIALS St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Scottsdale THE RECEPTION The Legacy Ballroom in Paradise Valley THE FLOWERS Table Tops Etc. THE PHOTOGRAPHER Pinkerton Photography THE BRIDAL GOWN Mariee in Scottsdale SOMETHING DIFFERENT % The bride wore a blue topaz and diamond ring that belonged to the groom’s late grandmother. Both his mom and sister have matching rings.
% The mother of the bride made limoncello as a nod to their Italian heritage. Shots were offered to guests before they danced the Tarantella.
% The bride’s aunt made a selection of homemade Italian cookies that were included on the candy buffet table.
% The couple’s mutual friend who introduced them read their “love story” at the reception.
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