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ARIZONA MUSICFEST Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest

COMMUNITY EVENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

VIOLINS OF HOPE Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Violins of Hope and Daniel Levin Photography

A BROTHERHOOD IN STONE

Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Bryan Black and Bill Waters

BARRY GOLDWATER THROUGH THE LENS Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Goldwater Family Foundation

CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Joseph Airdo Amanda Christmann Sue Kern-Fleischer Kyndra Kelly Shoshana Leon Shannon Severson Fadi Sitto

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Each February for the last 10 years, our team at Images Arizona magazine has had the honor of featuring Arizona Musicfest. It’s been our pleasure. After all, Arizona Musicfest does a wonderful job of cultivating musical experiences that unite our community. Each year, their lineup of top artists, including some of the most well-respected names in classical, chamber, jazz, Broadway, country, blues, opera, bluegrass, and pop music brings joy to audiences regardless of who they are or where they come from. The arts have the power to cut through all that divides us and to find common ground we can all appreciate. That’s why it’s so important. Many wonderful organizations recognize the importance of promoting arts in the Valley. This month, we’re happy to add the heart-wrenching yet important work of Violins of Hope, which is bringing back voices of those who died in the Holocaust through the violins they played. I get goosebumps thinking about the gravity of their message, and I hope you find time to support their efforts. A little closer to home for me, my friend, the very talented Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego, whose jewelry line, Nanis, is showcased in Carefree’s Grace Renee Gallery, heard about the work Arizona Musicfest is doing. She wanted to help, so we’ve set up a special showing of her private collection Feb. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gallery. You are invited to enjoy appetizers and refreshments as you browse her impressive offerings, and 10 percent of Nanis sales will support Arizona Musicfest.

Submission of news for community section should be in to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Images Arizona is published by ImagesAZ Inc. Copyright © 2019 by ImagesAZ, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or part, without permission is prohibited. The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited material.

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Thank you for, once again, sharing in our excitement for the arts and for life in our beautiful little corner of the world. For decades, I’ve maintained that there is no better place to live, and the thriving arts and support they receive here are a big part of what brings me joy. Your support is what makes us rich in the kind of inner rewards that really matter. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Arizona Musicfest has played a vital role in the Valley for the past 28 years. The organization provides audiences with affordable and convenient access to a diverse lineup of culturally rich musical acts. It does so by making use of various North Scottsdale venues that provide Musicfest patrons with a special destination for their concert going experiences. But that is just the tip of the iceburg.

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Arizona Musicfest is one of our community’s most powerful promoters of the arts. The money Arizona Musicfest makes from the concerts it produces benefits a variety of music education programs in the Valley. It presents free classical music and jazz programs to more than 6,000 K-12 students each year, inspiring the community’s youth through the arts. The organization partners with local educators and administrators to supplement preexisting music education programs and enhance the resources available to them. It also offers unique performance opportunities and financial assistance to aspiring young musicians throughout the community. All of that is made possible by the performances it brings to the Valley—performances that continue this month as part of Arizona Musicfest’s Winter Festival.

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LONESOME TRAVELER: THE CONCERT with special guest PETER YARROW Monday, February 04, 2019 07:30 PM - Highlands Church

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Making Swing Hip Again Friday, February 01, 2019 07:30 PM - Highlands Church

FESTIVAL SINFONIA WITH FESTIVAL CHORUS Sunday, February 17, 2019 03:00 PM Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL Broadway's Leading Man Thursday, February 07, 2019 07:30 PM - Highlands Church

THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Monday, March 11, 2019 7:30PM Highlands Church

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A SILENCED LEGACY Honoring the Music and the Musicians Tuesday, February 26, 2019 07:30 PM - Temple Chai

EXPERTS IN HIGH After a stellar fall lineup that included Wynonna and The Big Noise, Arizona Musicfest’s 2018-19 festival season advances through March 15, bringing several exciting and innovative musical artists to the Valley all winter long. Those hoping to see Arizona Musicfest’s Feb. 15 presentation of superstar Neil Sedaka at Highlands Church in Scottsdale may be out of luck, since tickets sold out shortly after they became available last summer, but there are plenty of other one-of-akind concerts from which to choose over the next two months. Swing ensemble Big Bad Voodoo Daddy arrives at Highlands Church Feb. 1, followed shortly behind by “Lonesome Traveler” Feb. 4. Originally an awardwinning off-Broadway theatrical hit, “Lonesome Traveler” is an homage to iconic folk legends like Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Peter, Paul & Mary’s Peter Yarrow will appear as a special guest during the show, making for an enormously memorable evening. Brian Stokes Mitchell brings Broadway to the Valley Feb. 7. Having won two Tony Awards and appearing in 10 Broadway shows over the course of his career— including “Ragtime,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Kiss Me Kate” and “Shuffle Along”—Mitchell’s performance at Highlands Church promises to be one of the biggest draws during this year’s Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival. Highlands Church will also play host to The Hit Men Feb. 9. The band is comprised of five legendary performers who sang, played or recorded with some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll history—such as Elton John, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Carly Simon and Frankie Valli. As if their music was not enough to exhilarate audiences, they will also share behind-the-scenes stories about their careers. This year’s Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival also sees performances by piano trio Trio Solisti Feb. 10 at Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, as well as The Ruth Moody Band Feb. 12 at Gathering Place at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

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THE HIT MEN Legendary Rock Supergroup Saturday, February 09, 2019 07:30 PM - Highlands Church

VIOLINS OF HOPE Gil Shaham with The Festival Orchestra Saturday, February 23, 2019 08:00 PM Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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One of the highlights of Arizona Musicfest every year is Festival Orchestra Week, a series of six concerts featuring Festival Orchestra—an ensemble comprised of all-star musicians from the finest orchestras across the country. This year’s slate, which takes place Feb. 17-24, includes programs that honor the history, musicians and music of the Holocaust. Coinciding with the Valley’s Violins of Hope events, the programs will feature musicians performing on a rare collection of recovered and restored violins. Under the direction of Maestro Robert Moody, Festival Orchestra will also perform works by composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Antonín Leopold Dvorák, Johann Sebastian Bach and Gustav Mahler over the course of the week. Special guests at the concerts will include award-winning pianist Andrew von Oeyen, string trio Simply Three, pop vocalist Susie Pepper and worldrenowned violinist Gil Shaham. Arizona Musicfest comes full circle March 3 when the Valley’s young classical musicians who benefit from the organization’s programs perform their winter concert at Musical Instrument Museum, illustrating with sheer magnificence all of the good that the event—and the arts—does for our community.

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This year’s Arizona Musicfest Winter Festival concludes with four more concerts in March that include performances by gyspy-jazz ensemble The Hot Club of San Fransisco, the Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra, Jimmy Buffett tribute band Changes in Latitude, and Tony Award-nominated cabaret singersongwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, who will be celebrating the music of Barbra Steisand. Arizona Musicfest has grown exponentially in recent years—from about 7,300 attendees and 17 concerts per season during its earlier events to about 25,000 attendees and 28 concerts per season now. That is great news for audiences and students throughout the Valley, whose exposure to the arts will continue to expand and diversify as a result. azmusicfest.org

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COMMUNITY

2019 FEBRUARY

Writer Amanda Christmann

Feb. 7

ARTIST MICHAEL SWEARNGIN Meet Michael Swearngin and fall in love with this nationally acclaimed artist's contemporary take on classic Western subjects. Appetizers and refreshments served. Free. Grace Renee Gallery, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 4–7 p.m. gracereneegallery.com

Feb. 4

HISTORY OF SAN XAVIER DURING THE MISSION PERIOD

Scottsdale managing and conserving

to homelessness. Opening reception

its water resources? Elisa Klein, the

Feb. 7, 6–9 p.m. Free. 6919 E. 1st

water conservation coordinator

Ave., Scottsdale. See website for

from the Arizona Municipal Water

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Users Association, will discuss this

Docent Craig Reid from the

extremely important topic. Free.

Patronato San Xavier will talk

Donations appreciated. Holland

about the history of the San Xavier

Community Center, 34250 N. 60th

Mission and its surrounding village.

St., Scottsdale. 6:30–8 p.m. azfcf.org/

Join Thunderbird Artists for the

Free. Desert Foothills Library,

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38443 N. School House Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2:30 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Feb. 4

ART IN MOTION

Wine Festival. Stroll the beautiful

Feb. 7–March 14 NO PARTICULAR ORDER

banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront District and enjoy juried fine art, wine tasting, spirit sampling, live music, delectable edibles and sculptures by

Fiat Lux Gallery’s spring show

world-renowned artist, Al Glann. $3

features the work of Phoenix artist

admission; $10 wine tasting glass

Brian Boner, whose 150-foot-long

and six tickets. Scottsdale Waterfront,

What is the state of water availability

mural on the MonOrchid in the

south of Nordstrom’s on the

in the foothills area, and how is

Phoenix downtown arts district is

Southbridge pedestrian walkway. 10

dedicated to those who have died due

a.m.–5 p.m. thunderbirdartists.com

WATER: USE IT WISELY

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Feb. 8–10

PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK Enjoy this series of cultural, social and educational events highlighting the diverse culture of China, including the country’s arts, food, dance, entertainment, history and heritage. Free. Margaret T. Hance Park East, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. See website for schedule. 480-650-2610; phoenixchineseweek.org

Feb. 8–15

SUEÑOS DE MEXICO Adelante Gallery at Carefree’s Historic Spanish Village presents an exhibition of artwork by Gretchen Lopez. Artist reception will be held Feb. 8, 5–7 p.m. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., #14, Carefree. 480-4881285; adelanteartgallery.com

Feb. 9

DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY 10TH ANNUAL GALA Celebrating 65 years as a 501(c)3 non-profit, built on the foundation of member support through donations, memberships, and volunteerism, Desert Foothills Library hosts a silent auction, wine pull and hosted cocktails. Gourmet dinner at 7:00 p.m. with live entertainment, featuring renowned pianist Nicole Pesce and the Phoenix Opera. $200. Please RSVP by Feb. 4. 38443 N Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 6 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

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Feb. 8–9

ARIZONA MUSICFEST BENEFIT Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego brings her private collection of elegant, handmade, 18 karat gold jewelry along with her signature Nanis collection to Grace Renee Gallery. Ten percent of Nanis sales will be donated to Arizona Musicfest. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. gracereneegallery.com

Feb. 9

STRONG BEER FESTIVAL

demonstrations, kids’ zone, Arizona SciTech exhibitions, live entertainment and more. Two-hour air show begins

CORKS AND CACTUS

at noon each day. See website for

Sample, sip and savor your way

The 19th annual Arizona Strong Beer

ticket and VIP pricing. Buckeye

through the splendor of Desert

Festival will serve as the major kick-off

Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo

Botanical Garden. Sample from

celebration to the 10-day stretch of

Verde Rd., Buckeye. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

40 different wines each day, enjoy

hundreds of craft beer events that

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talented musical entertainment and

make up Arizona Beer Week. Enjoy

purchase delicious fare. $45/day.

more than 500 craft brews, live music,

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N.

delicious restaurant and food truck offerings, and Strong Man Games. See website for schedule and pricing. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. strongbeerfest. com; arizonabeerweek.com

Feb. 9–10

GLENDALE CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE Celebrate all things chocolate, and

Feb. 9–10

BUCKEYE AIR FAIR Experience the sights of vintage and military aircraft, action-packed

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Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 1–4:30 p.m. 480-941-1225; dbg.org

Feb. 9–10

confections around! Free. Murphy

HOOP DANCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Park, 58th and Glendale Avenues,

Prepare for stunning performances of

Glendale. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday;

the men and women who are vying

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Feb. 9–10

Hoop Dancer. Adults $18; Seniors

the art of organization

$13.50; American Indians $12; Children 4–12 $7.50; children 3 and under free. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 602-252-8840; heard.org

Feb. 10

BRING IN THE SOUNDS The Scottsdale Philharmonic will present the beautiful sounds of Dvorak, Strauss, Marquez and Puccini. Free; VIP seating available for $15 donation. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m. 480-951-6077; scottsdalephilharmonic.com

Feb. 13

CHACO AND THE ORIGINS OF PUEBLO STYLE

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Dr. Stephen Lekson, curator of archaeology and professor of anthropology at the Museum of Natural History, University of Colorado, Boulder, presents Chaco and the Origins of "Pueblo Style" at this month’s meeting of the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Free. Maitland Hall at The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. azarchsoc. wildapricot.org/desertfoothills

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Feb. 14–17

THE FIREBIRD The past and future collide in one spectacular production for Ballet Arizona’s performances of The Firebird, a completely new production from artistic director Ib Andersen, and La Sylphide, one of the world’s oldest ballets. Live music by The Phoenix Symphony. $25 and up; discounts for seniors, college students, military, individuals aged 18-29, and groups of 10 or more. 2835 Washington St., Phoenix. See website for schedule. 602-381-1096; balletaz.org

Feb. 14

DESERT FOOTHILLS WOMAN’S CLUB FUNDRAISER

pillaging of Jewish-owned artworks. Mary F. Cook, an international lecturer Foundation for Art Research will tell

STREET EATS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

and a member of the International the story. $5. Please RSVP. 38443 N.

Over 55 food trucks will sell all types

An evening of dinner, dancing and silent

Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10:30

of food, with every menu including a

and live auctions will allow DFWC

a.m.–12:30 p.m. 480-488-2286;

$2 sample. Live bands, lawn games,

to provide scholarships to graduating

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eating contests, a local vendor marketplace, kid’s zone, cooking

women and funds to non-profits. $75. Grayhawk Country Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale. Detailed information available by email at dfwc50@gmail.com.

Feb. 16

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Feb. 16

AUGSBURG CENTENNIAL SINGERS

classes and more. $12 in advance; $15 at the gate; VIP tickets available. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 480-270-5000; streeteatsaz.com

Augsburg Centennial Singers men’s choir will present an afternoon of songs of praise at Christ the

Feb. 16–18

$25; Children $12.50. 9205 E.

ARIZONA COCKTAIL WEEKEND

A sensational story of the ruthlessness

Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 4 p.m.

The Eighth Annual Arizona Cocktail

and venality of the European art

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Weekend hosts three signature

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Lord Lutheran Church. Adults

evening events—The Cocktail Jam,

Top Bars and Last Slinger Standing— while the best brands in the industry showcase their best cocktails. Cocktail Jam held at The VanBuren Feb. 16. Ticket prices, schedule and participating locations available online. Downtown Phoenix. 602-6335357; arizonacocktailweekend.com

Feb. 17

ISABELLE DEMERS IN RECITAL World-renowned organist Isabelle Demers performs an impressive selection of Bach works. $21 in advance; $25 at the door. All Saints Episcopal, 6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 3 p.m. arizonabachfestival.org

Feb. 17

DEVOUR BARTENDING COMPETITION Kick off Devour Week and celebrate the best of local cocktail culture at the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition. Root for your favorite bartenders from the Devour Phoenix Coalition of restaurants as you sip their competition creations. $40. Portland Parkway Park, between Fez and FOUND:RE at Portland Street and Central Avenue in Phoenix. 3–6 p.m. classic.devourphoenix.com

Feb. 17

DEVOUR SEVEN CHEFS DINNER Join the James Beard hosted "Arizona Seven" for a one-night-only dining event at award winning restaurant The Gladly. $175. The Gladly, 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. 4–7 p.m. classic.devourphoenix.com

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March 1–3

TOUR D’ ARTISTES Visit 15 studios and galleries and observe over 60 artists in the process of creating original artwork in picturesque Fountain Hills. Visit all the studios and galleries and be eligible to win a $150 gift certificate toward the purchase of art from one of the participating artists. Free. Map available online. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily. fountainhillsartleague.com

Feb. 21

DEVOUR THE WORLD East meets west, north, and south

and the interior regions of self and

Feb. 24

Art, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B,

CAREFREE CLASSIC CAR RALLY

Scottsdale. geologyofspirit.com

Forty rare, vintage classic autos will

society. Free. Holland Gallery of Fine

at the second annual Devour the

be featured at this inaugural, soon-

World event that celebrates the

to-be annual event. Proceeds benefit

international flavors of Phoenix. $75.

Feb. 24

ALS Association, Wounded Warrior

Japanese Friendship Garden,1125 N.

SWEET HARMONIES

Project, Desert Foothills Library and

3rd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. classic.

Arts at the Rocks at Desert Hills

Literacy Program and the Phoenix

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Presbyterian Church presents The

Children’s Hospital Foundation. Free.

Allens, who have thrilled audiences

8 - 10 a.m. Historic Spanish Village,

worldwide with their unique blend

7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., Carefree.

of family harmonies for more than

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Feb. 23–March 28 GEOLOGY OF SPIRIT

two decades. Free with nominal meal

Four award-winning Arizona artists,

donation. RSVP required. Desert

two poets, Rosemarie Dombrowski

Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605

and Lois Roma-Deeley, and two

N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m.

photographers, Patrick O’Brien and

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Feb. 25

PEO BRUNCH & BINGO FUNDRAISER

Cyd Peroni, have formed a unique

PEO Chapter EU will hold its annual

collaboration in this exhibition,

fundraiser, Brunch & Bingo, to

exploring the intersection of the human

and the wild in the desert Southwest

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I LOVE MY LIBRARY MONTH February is “I Love My Library Month” at Desert Foothills Library initiated in response to an anonymous matching grant gift to raise up to $15,000 for enhancing youth and teen educational services and programs. Desert Foothills Library has only four weeks to garner donations to be matched dollar-for-dollar, and asks its members, community, and the public to consider making a gift during the month to help support the library and its efforts to enrich our community. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 480488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

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Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Violins of Hope and Daniel Levin Photography

A simple sound can bring about a wave of emotions. That wave becomes a storm when said sound is being made by a musical instrument that has been silent for decades—a storm powerful enough to bring history back to life. Such is the case with violins whose soulful notes were once coaxed from them by owners who perished during the Holocaust. “Not only are these the musical instruments being played, but these are the voices of the people who owned them and witnessed these tragedies,” said Julee Landau Shahon, vice chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. “The violins stand as witnesses as well to what their owners experienced, saw and went through. The actual voices of the individuals have been silenced, but here is an opportunity for their voices to, symbolically, be heard again.” Shahon is co-chair of Violins of Hope, a series of exhibits, lectures, concerts and educational programs that tell the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix partnered with more than 30 organizations to bring the event to the Valley.

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“The violin was always very important in Jewish life,” Shahon explained. “It was an instrument that the Jews could pick up and easily take with them as they moved from location to location. “During the Holocaust, specifically, these violins gave a sense of humanity when they were played—to the musician as well as to those people who were hearing them. They gave hope, they calmed people and, in many cases, these violins enabled people to survive.” Violins of Hope centers around a Feb. 26–March 24 exhibition at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. in Scottsdale, that features 21 of the more than 60 violins Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein has restored over the past 20 years. Other activities—many of which are free or lowcost to encourage participation—include a screening of a PBS documentary narrated by Adrian Brody, a book signing by “Violins of Hope, Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour” author James A. Grymes and an exclusive preview of a multimedia production based on stories of the Shanghai Jewish refugees. Renowned portrait photographer and artist Daniel Levin, who spent time with Weinstein in his workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel, said the luthier’s father Moshe had collected violins brought to him after the war that people would not necessarily want back. “He wouldn't work on them because there was no market for them,” Levin noted. “So he accumulated them and eventually offered one to his son Amnon, who was just getting into the business. Eventually, Amnon had this epiphany that he could bring the people back through their violins.” Since then, Weinstein has devoted his life to locating and restoring violins that survived the Holocaust as a tribute to those who were lost—including 400 of his own relatives. He hopes his efforts reclaim lost heritage, give a voice to the victims and reinforce positive messages of hope and harmony.

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Weinstein continues to locate and collect these instruments to this day. One of the violins on display has roots right here in the Valley, as a family contacted Shahon with a very valuable violin owned by one of their relatives who, in 1939, fled Hamburg, Germany. Shahon connected the family with Weinstein and his son Avshi, who restored the instrument for inclusion in Violins of Hope. Weinstein’s restored violins can not only be seen but heard during the Valley’s Violins of Hope activities. A highlight of the two-month-long event is a pair of concerts 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale. The concerts are part of Arizona Musicfest’s Festival Orchestra Week, which kicks off Feb. 17. For Arizona Musicfest’s Violins of Hope concerts, Maestro Robert Moody will lead the Festival Orchestra, comprised of musicians from America’s top orchestras, in performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture,” Gustav Mahler’s “Totenfeier” and Allan Naplan’s “Schlof Main Kind, A Yiddish Lullaby.” World-renowned violinist Gil Shaham will be featured as a guest soloist for performances of Johannes Brahms’ “Violin Concerto” and John Williams’ theme from “Schindler’s List.” “I think that there is an emotional connection when you hear a violin from someone who perished, was murdered or witnessed these tragic events,” Shahon said. “To hear their music is a little bit different than just hearing a violin being played. It's a deeper, personal connection that the audience member experiences. It's more enriched. It connects to your soul.” Levin agreed, noting that every violin sounds different to an aficionado. “The fact that these people had held them, scratched them and left fingerprints on them, and that so much

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joy or even sadness through somber music came through them kind of still comes through, even though the people are gone,” Levin said. “It's very magical.” In fact, those scratches and fingerprints are perhaps the most important qualities of the violins. Weinstein told Levin during his visit to his workshop that he restores the violins to their best playability but keeps their history intact. “To this day, he makes them the best playable violin they could be—likely better than they sounded when they were new because Amnon is very good at what he does and the violins had not necessarily been stored very well—but he leaves the dirt,” Levin said. “He lets the marks remain. In art, we use a term called index. Those marks are indexed. They are a signature of the user, and those remain whenever possible.” Levin’s photographs of Weinstein as he lovingly restores and gives new voice to the stringed instruments will be on display Feb. 3–March 26 at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E. Culver

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St. in Phoenix. The photographer felt a responsibility to present an honest and intimate portrayal that is also very beautiful despite the subject’s weight. “The restoration of the violins is very beautiful,” Levin said. “I wanted to take photographs that not only share that beauty but share the craft of what Amnon does. The violins are gorgeous, but these photographs are backstory in a way that words alone can't necessarily convey.

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“People think a photograph only represents a moment in time. But it often suggests what was, and even suggests the future.” Levin added that even marks on a violin case are beautiful things that are very tactile—a quality that comes through despite being captured in twodimensional photographs. He, Shahon and everyone else that has worked together to bring Violins of Hope to the Valley want the event to touch the lives of everyone in the community. “This is an incredible opportunity to see and hear the violins played and to hear the stories of the individuals who owned them, most of whom perished in the Holocaust,” Shahon said. “It is an opportunity for students as well as adults in the state of Arizona to witness these events, experience the concert and be part of educational programs that I personally feel are desperately needed at this point in time.” Since starting her involvement with Violins of Hope, Shahon has become even more passionate and motivated to help her community understand what happened during the Holocaust—and why it happened—in an effort to bring about a better present and a better future.

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The fact that these people had held them, scratched them and left fingerprints on them, and that so much joy or even sadness through somber music came through them kind of still comes through, even though the people are gone.

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“It has reinforced my desire to have the history of the Holocaust be told in a way that our [community] really connects with it personally,” Shahon explained. “We live in a divided culture right now. It is more important than ever before for people to understand the commonality that we share and to have the empathy for others that perhaps are different. “The lessons from the Holocaust are not lessons that should be kept in the past. They are relevant to the world that we live in today—in our country and around the world.”

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Since Medieval and Renaissance times, colorfully dressed flag throwers known as sbandieratori have been a highlight of Italian festivals. As drums and trumpets provide the rhythm, flag throwers dance, tumble, and spin, skillfully and artistically twirling flags emblazoned with the coats of arms and symbols of the various cities and regions of the country. The tradition lives on in Sbandieratori di Asta, a group direct from Italy that will add to the many sights, sounds, and tastes of the 6th Annual Italian Festival. The City of Scottsdale–sponsored event will transform Old Town Scottsdale’s waterfront into a lively Italian village Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24. “We are excited for people to come down and experience the entertainment, food and culture of Italy right here in Scottsdale,” says executive director of the Italian Association of Arizona (IAA), Frank Guzzo. “The Phoenician Tenors will be our headliners again this year and they’re just fantastic. All of the entertainment is included in the cost of the event. We also partnered with a great cause, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP), which helps so many people here in the Valley.” Guzzo, a native of Calabria, Italy, and his team of volunteers from both IAA and SVP expect to sell out the two-day event, hosting more than 10,000 attendees. “Piazza del Southbridge” will be the center of the action.

At the center of any great Italian celebration is food and wine. Attendees will enjoy some of the best Italian food the Valley has to offer, including gelato, pizza, hand-made meatballs, sausages, pasta, wine, beer and other delicacies. An Italian martini bar will be shaking and stirring cocktails with exclusively Italian alcohol. “All the local vendors are so important,” says Guzzo. “The Italian culture is very entrenched here and we want to maintain that integrity in everything we present. Even if an organization goes by an American name, they’re still making something that’s Italian and we are happy to include them.” A marketplace will be stocked with products to take home, and if you need to know exactly how to make best use of them, there’s a chance to learn how to cook like the pros— or an Italian nonna—with cooking demonstrations, including one by celebrity chef, Marco Sciortino, on the Galbani Cheese-sponsored stage. Visit one of the two espresso bars for a caffeine jolt and head to the festival’s pop-up Italian cultural museum with expert presentations, including a spotlight on the history of Italian filmmaking from the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Los Angeles.

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Arizona is home to many amazing food and wine festivals, and more are added every year. The Devour Culinary Classic is one of the Valley’s most celebrated and most popular, highlighting local culinary talent, cuisine and suppliers. Devour celebrates its tenth anniversary this year with a week of foodie fun in February, culminating in its award-winning weekend tasting extravaganza, showcasing the best bites and libations from across the state.

LOCAL FOCUS The idea for Devour was created by Kimber Lanning, founder of Local First Arizona, and Craig Demarco, cofounder of Upward Projects, which owns several Valley restaurants, including Postino, Windsor and Joyride Taco House. “National media was focused on Scottsdale at the time, and we wanted to create an event that paid more attention to the Phoenix culinary scene. We wanted an event that was focused on building support and momentum for Phoenix pride,” said Lanning.

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Bernie Kantak, chef/co-owner of The Gladly and Citizen Public House hosts the event at The Gladly. Talent for the 2019 Seven Chefs Dinner includes Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table and Southern Rail, Scott Holmes of Little Miss BBQ, Stephen Jones of The Larder + The Delta, Doug Robson of Gallo Blanco and Otro CafĂŠ, Jacob Cutino of the Cutino Sauce Company, and Courtney Velador of Super Chunk Sweets and Treats and New Wave Market. This second annual Devour the World event celebrates the international flavors of Phoenix with food and beverage samples from restaurants showcasing cuisine from around the world. Devour the World takes place Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Japanese Friendship Garden in downtown Phoenix. Participating restaurants include Hana Japanese Eatery, El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant and Bar, Andreoli Italian Grocer and many more Arizona restaurants specializing in international cuisine. The week culminates with the Devour Culinary Classic Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 at the Desert Botanical Garden, where guests can sample cuisine, wine, beer and spirits from a variety of local chefs, restaurants and suppliers.

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LOCAL TALENT As a culinary event designed to highlight local talent, the Devour Culinary Classic features food and drink samples from Arizona’s most acclaimed chefs and most exciting restaurants. Saturday’s featured restaurants include Chula Seafood, Talavera, T. Cook’s, Ghost Ranch, Fat Ox and many more.

Sunday’s featured restaurants include Deseo, Clever Koi, Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails, House of Tricks and Different Pointe of View. Saturday and Sunday tastings also feature VIP chefs. Saturday’s VIP chefs are James Beard nominee Silvana Salcido Esparza, owner of Barrio Cafe and Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva, and Tamara Stanger of the acclaimed Cotton and Copper restaurant in Tempe. Sunday’s VIP chefs are Christopher Gross, James Beard award winner and celebrated Valley chef who recently joined Geordie's Restaurant at the Wrigley Mansion, and Lori Hashimoto of the awardwinning, family-owned Hana Japanese Eatery. “This year for Devour’s tenth anniversary, there will be more chef demonstrations and more wine pairings thanks to the Arizona Vignerons Alliance who are bringing in several national critics for an amazing panel discussion on Arizona wines,” said Lanning. “There will also be an educational component focused on heritage foods, and a commemorative recipe book featuring 10 of Arizona's greatest chefs.”

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Among stunning displays of teal malachite and a sparkling spectrum of purple amethyst, a sense of tranquility seems to float in the air at Rare Earth Gallery in the heart of Cave Creek. Inside the doors is art of a scope not available anywhere else, and the medium is Mother Earth herself. In some ways, that peaceful feeling is by design: the contemporary new 9,000-square-foot gallery with both indoor and outdoor displays is carefully curated to create a natural and artful feast for the eyes. It’s the depth and breath of the brightly colored natural stones, hand-blown glass art, over 150 displays of jewelry and striking landscape décor that initially takes one’s breath away. Though they vary from the very large to the very small, some of the most impression-forming pieces are chunks of giant boulders, sectioned, polished and often illuminated to highlight shining inner facets. One can’t help but feel humbled and closer to the earth when surrounded by gems from within its depths. In other ways, the repose is serendipitous—a surprising development just as delightful for visitors as it is for owners, Wayne Helfand and Chad Brandfass. Over 40 years ago, Helfand began to develop his enthusiasm for earth art. He envisioned the creation of the largest natural art gallery in the U.S., making rare and unusual gems and minerals available to everyone, from new rock hounds to the most discerning of designers. Brandfass came from an entirely different background. He had a passion for the culinary arts. He graduated college with both culinary and marketing degrees, which laid a strong foundation for this exciting direction. When Brandfass and Helfand met, they soon recognized that their combined talents were more than a good fit; they were synergistic. “It was a brotherhood,” said Helfand with a smile. “It still is today.” With nothing more than a dream and a few dollars in their pockets, they set out to find and create something so unique that people would come from far and wide to see what they were doing.

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“We wanted something that was not just a rock shop, and not just a home décor store; we wanted to create a gallery filled with art of the earth,” Helfand said. They created more than that. Together, they built a destination. Visitors come from all over the world, often spending hours appreciating the complexities and beauty found in each piece. It’s a passion felt by Rare Earth Gallery’s owners, and shared by those who walk the expansive floor of the gallery. “I started mining opals in Australia at 19 years old,” said Helfand. “It fascinated me—the mesmerizing things that came out of Mother Earth. I’m still mesmerized on a daily basis, and I get to share that with people who come in our doors every day.” “For me, this is a wonderful creative outlet,” Brandfass added. “I design and create concepts for many of the art pieces you see here. Instead of creating culinary flavors, I have the opportunity to create a visual taste, which generates a wonderful connection with our customers.” He added, “Art is such a personal thing, it is very rewarding to bring such joy to people.” From showroom design to concepts in art glass, Brandfass takes great pride in his work. Helfand, too, finds satisfaction in seeing decorative minerals and other finds go from the mine to the showroom floor. For both, it takes a great deal of imagination, know-how and finesse.

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“It’s a amazing platform to work with,” said Brandfass. “It takes vision and a well-honed eye to turn raw material into a work of art. We take great pride in bringing this art of the earth to a fullblown, finished creation. They find the most satisfaction in seeing others connect deeply and on an integral level with what they are doing. “So many times, people come in here and are moved to tears,” said Helfand. “We make art of the earth available like never before, for everyone. Not everyone is going to go to South America or Asia, or to the bottom of the sea or inside a volcano so that they can see these things in their natural settings. That’s what we have here. Being able to see it, feel it—and even own it if they’d like—can be a very moving experience.” Rare Earth Gallery is unique in that, from coarse boulders to cut and highly polished minerals, they offer a tremendous selection of indoor and outdoor home décor. There is something for everyone and at every price point, from new rock hounds to the most discerning of home decorators. Every year, Helfand and Brandfass travel to dozens of exhibitions and distant locales around the world to procure the best of the best in minerals and gems. In their mind’s eye, they not only look for natural beauty, but they see everything from jewelry to tables in the azurite, turquoise, malachite, onyx, petrified wood and other stones and minerals they find. They have the unique ability to see a stone or a boulder in the raw and recognize its creative potential. “We are always on the lookout for artistic beauty in the things we find,” said Brandfass. “It’s about having an eclectic eye,” Helfand added. “It’s about having the wherewithal and experience to recognize a work of art when it’s in front of us.” It’s a talent, and a gift for those who appreciate and enjoy the love of their labor. Inside the gallery, creamy swirls of onyx, lit from inside, glow with warmth. A tabletop created from rose quartz creates a gentle calm. Brandfass and f ebruary 2019

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In the 1960s, an Arizonan entered the national political scene and forever redefined conservative politics. Sometimes referred to as a “real life John Wayne,” Barry Morris Goldwater all but rode into Washington on his horse, taking on the ideology of East Coast Republicans and, despite his landslide loss in the 1964 Presidential race, paving the way for Ronald Reagan and a new direction for the Republican party. Love him or hate him, Barry Goldwater stood for what he believed in, even when he was the only one standing. Though his record appears at first glance to contradict itself (he was staunchly against the Civil Rights Act, but was a founding member of the Arizona NAACP and eliminated segregation in his family’s department stores, for example), his ultimate motivation was less federal regulation and more personal freedom—a decidedly libertarian slant to conservative politics. Through the years, personal freedom became Goldwater’s war cry, and he would go on to fight for separation of religion and government, gay service members and women’s choice on abortion. For Goldwater, less government regulation was more, and he ruffled feathers on both sides of political lines. Still, as a senator, he was widely respected. When evidence of scandal mounted against President Nixon, it was Goldwater who was sent to notify Nixon that, unless he resigned, he would be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate. Nixon resigned the next day, and a new term, “Goldwater moment,” was coined to describe times when an elected official is abandoned or openly opposed by his or her party. Though he is often memorialized for his political contributions, Goldwater was passionate about so much more. He and his first wife, Margaret, were married in 1934. On their first Christmas together, she lovingly presented him with a camera—a gift that would introduce him to a life-long love of photography. Over the years, he would snap tens of thousands of photographs, including 15,000 images that would later be donated to three Arizona institutions. He would go on to publish three coffee table photography books: “Delightful Journey” first published in 1940 and reprinted in 1970; “People and Places” in 1967; and “Barry Goldwater and the Southwest,” in 1976, in which Ansel Adams wrote the foreword. Goldwater was also a regular contributor to Arizona Highways magazine. f ebruary 2019

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DID YOU KNOW? At times, segments of Goldwater’s private and public lives intersected. In one oft-told story, Goldwater snapped a photograph of President John F. Kennedy. Though the two differed politically, they held deep respect for each other and counted themselves as friends. In a humorous gesture, Kennedy returned the photograph to his political rival, signing it, “For Barry Goldwater—Whom I urge to follow the career for which he has shown such talent—photography!— from his friend – John Kennedy." Goldwater prized the photograph for the rest of his life. It was later sold in a Heritage auction for $17,925. Portrait of the Artist as a Married Man, Taken at Coal Mine Canyon between Tuba City and Third Mesa, 1935 - Photo by Peggy Goldwater

In his 1964 acceptance speech as Republican nominee for the Presidential election, Goldwater gained both criticism and acclaim when he famously said, “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!"

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Navajo Pony, 1938

A SOLO VIEW Among his many interests, Goldwater learned to fly in the 1930s and loved his time spent thousands of feet above the Arizona desert. In his memoir, he wrote, “Perhaps it is the splendid isolation of being alone in the air which fascinates me, or it might be the perspective which comes from looking down on every part of the world.” That same solitary perspective is evident in his photography. Goldwater is known for snapping stunning landscapes and Native Americans, but Goldwater’s photographs seem to silently feature the photographer as much as they portray the subject. Instead of taking a picture “of” a person or land formation, Goldwater had the innate ability to depict his perception of each subject. Like the best of photographers, the angle of the camera and the focus of the lens became Goldwater’s language; the subjects, shadows and moments he captured became photographic poetry, each with the indelible imprint of their author. He also developed all his own photographs—an important part of the process of his artistry.

Big Country, 1953

Native American Child, 1956

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Barry and Peggy Goldwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four children (L-R: Michael, Joanne, Peggy, Barry Jr.), 1947

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The angle of the camera and the focus of the lens became Goldwater’s language; the subjects, shadows and moments he captured became photographic poetry, each with the indelible imprint of their author.

SHARING THE VISION In an exclusive tribute to Senator Goldwater and to Barry M. Goldwater the man, the Barry and Peggy Goldwater Foundation, Arizona Highways magazine, and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW) present “Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater: The Arizona Highways Collection” through June 23. The collection, curated by Goldwater’s granddaughter Ali Goldwater Ross, includes never-before-shown photography, intimate family photos, and personal items such as Goldwater’s camera, cowboy hat and boots. Hundreds of Goldwater’s photographs have appeared in Arizona Highways magazine. The exhibition will feature 34 photographs as taken by Goldwater and dozens of photos of family and friends, including Clark Gable and other celebrities. It is the first time the museum, owned by the City of Scottsdale, will feature an all-photography exhibit. “My grandfather had a long history with Arizona Highways, as well as a passionate wish to share his photographs with the world,” said Goldwater Ross, who is now executive director of the Barry and Peggy Goldwater Foundation. “Establishing the foundation and being able to make this premier exhibition a reality has been an incredible labor of love. … I know Paka [as he was known by his grandchildren] is watching over and guiding me through this process every step of the way.”

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During the exhibition, the SMoW museum store will offer some of Goldwater’s favorites, including Goldwater’s Foods of Arizona gourmet salsas, his chili mix and jalapeno jelly and more. Also available is a Special Edition Exhibition Poster featuring one of Goldwater’s images – a 1976 photograph of Totem Pole, an area on the Navajo Nation referred to as Yeibe-chai, where, in the distance, two Navajo sisters ride double bareback to their home across this stark landscape. f ebruary 2019

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Valley of the Monuments, 1967

My photography has taken me over, literally, every mile of the Southwest, over both poles and every major country on the globe. But it is to Arizona that I turn for my inspiration and what I think has been my best work. Barry Goldwater

CAPTURING HIS HEART In his book, “The Face of Arizona,” which was sold in 1964 as a Republican fundraiser for a minimum of $1,500 per copy, Goldwater waxed eloquent in his captions.

Westward Ho, 1938

Of the deep sandstone gorges that formed Glen Canyon before the formation of Lake Powell, Goldwater wrote: “The walls of Glen Canyon. Gone forever, with the completion of Glen Canyon Dam, is man's ability to enjoy the massiveness of these sandstone walls.” Of a now-famed land formation on Navajo land near White Mesa, Goldwater wrote: “Margaret Arch. A natural arch in White Mesa that my oldest son, Barry, discovered on one of our camping trips in that region when he was but a child. It must have been seen before by human eyes, but I have named it Margaret in honor of my wife.” The name remains today.

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If you have a hard time making sense of the phrase “barge cruise,” don’t feel bad. They’re a treasure most people don’t know about. Luxury barging is such a tiny niche that it is practically unknown even in France, the country where the phenomenon originated. Barge cruises are far from the rustic images that the name conjures. Throughout Europe, there is an intricate series of antique waterways of canals and rivers meandering through the countryside. Once used for transporting cargo, the barges now plying these preserved canals are floating boutique hotels, having been lovingly refurbished to offer small groups a boating experience of deluxe accommodations, top service, interesting sightseeing and gourmet cuisine. Known as barges, this type of vessel carries between 2 to 20 passengers. A dedicated, Englishspeaking crew accommodates guests both onboard and ashore; a private chef crafts regional and seasonal cuisine; a tour guide coordinates onshore excursions; a hostess performs daily tasks; and a captain expertly pilots the barge from mooring to mooring. Leisurely in pace and intimate in ambiance, almost all barges gently cruise approximately 50 miles over the course of a week through pastoral and rustic countrysides and verdant woodlands. A barge cruise is very different from a river cruise, starting with the size of the boat. A river ship usually carries 100 to 190 passengers—quite different from the intimacy of the barge. It’s like the difference between a 90-room hotel and a B&B: with one, you’ve got your own TV and the option of having your own balcony; with the other you’ve got a captain who picks you up at the train station. France is unequivocally the most popular country for a barge cruise. In France, sophisticated sojourners select their cruise from 10 barging regions, each of them presenting a unique opportunity to explore France’s rural landscapes, historical highlights and local lifestyles.

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The waterways of the seven other barge cruise countries are recommended for those seeking a more specialty barge cruise, or for travelers who have already barged in France. United Kingdom’s canals and rivers are found in remote areas of Ireland, Scotland and England offering breathtaking scenery. Holland and Belgium’s canal systems are the most lively and modern. Germany’s cruise route introduces the country’s many riverside attractions, while a barge cruise on Italy’s canals and rivers spotlights the country’s longtime love affair with the water.

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Unlike a river ship, a canal barge travels at a turtle speed of four to seven miles per hour, pausing every few minutes to pass through a set of locks.

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Families and groups of friends can charter the entirety of a vessel for a customized cruise experience specific to their special interests. Charters are available for groups on all vessels and in every region. Charter groups are typically made up of multi-generational families, couples and friends, girlfriend getaways, cycling enthusiasts, gourmands and wine enthusiasts, and golfers. Other lifestyle interests such as photography, yoga, walking, and birding can also be accommodated into charter cruises. Kids like barge cruises as well because there are bicycles, farm animals, castles, and a captain who will let you help him pilot the boat. Independent bookings are also welcome where you can join a cruise with other cabins occupied.

THE SCENIC ROUTE Unlike a river ship, a canal barge travels at a turtle speed of four to seven miles per hour, pausing every few minutes to pass through a set of locks. The

shore is right there: You can practically reach out and touch it. In fact, if you get tired of cruising, you have only to wait a few minutes for a set of locks, then hop off the boat and explore. You and the boat are never going to lose each other. All barges moor for the night, so you will never be cruising at night. Cruise routes meander through secluded towns and villages full of culturally rich museums, inspiring architecture, and quiet cafes and shops not listed in the guidebooks. On the Burgundy Canal, you’re a few feet from white cows and flocks of sheep. When you’re standing on the deck you can literally talk to the villagers strolling along the towpath with their fishing poles, picnic baskets and baby carriages. Children walk or ride their bicycles to the canal to watch the boats go by. Alongside the canal is a well-maintained towpath, once used by draft animals. Every set of locks is an opportunity to get off the boat and bicycle or walk along the towpath. Most vessels carry enough bicycles for everyone on board. When you reach a set of locks, you have only to open a small gate and step onto the raised bank. You might pass a boulangerie, a post office, a school or a church. Explore a local truffle farm or include a tasting at a chocolatier or vineyard. You may visit Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, a medieval citadel, where you will learn what life was like when the castle was under siege. You can also learn about 15th-century medicine at the Hospices de Beaune, visit a vineyard in Sainte Sabine, and learn how 12th-century Cistercian monks made wine at Clos de Vougeot.

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Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, an affiliate of Montecito Village Travel - A Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world. 480-451-0612 elitetravelofscottsdale.com i m a g e s a r i z o n a . c o m fe b r uary

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You are, for a brief time, a part of French village life. This is what barge enthusiasts mean by “intimate.”

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FROM THE KITCHEN An essential feature of barging is the gourmet dining. On the boat, breakfast and lunch are served family-style. Fresh breads and buttery croissants are brought on board each morning, still warm from village bakeries. Local farmers’ markets en route supply ingredients for colorful salads and savory tarts. Creamy, farm-produced cheeses, prime meats and fish, and garden-fresh fruits and vegetables provide inspiration for a medley of tempting menus with wine pairings from locally produced vintages. In the evening, sit down to a multicourse candle-lit dinner as you moor beneath the stars. Many barge cruises provide an opportunity for fine dining ashore at one of the most celebrated restaurants near each cruise route which makes for an elegant evening. There are less than 100 hotel barges in the world with the majority of them in France.

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All-inclusive, seven-day, six-night cruises are long enough to relax and enjoy, yet short enough to allow for a barge cruise combined with a visit to one of Europe’s major cities. Barge season runs from April to October at an average rate of $1,000 per person/per day. (Daily sightseeing and transfers are included.)

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts The perfect main dish for two on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, or any day of the week. Makes: 2 breasts | Time: 45 minutes Marinade time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, butterflied 2 slices provolone cheese 2 slices mozzarella cheese 3-ounce package sun-dried tomatoes (Trader Joe's) fresh basil fresh spinach or greens blend (spinach, chard, kale) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 lemons, zested and juiced salt and pepper, to taste red pepper flakes 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (the smaller the better) 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Marinate chicken for about one hour. Preheat oven to 375. Drain marinade and open up each breast on a flat surface (butterfly). Salt and pepper the inside. Layer 1 slice provolone, some of the tomatoes, the greens and 1 slice mozzarella on each breast. Fold the other half of the breast over.

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Preheat a cast iron skillet on medium and add avocado oil. Lay each breast in skillet and sear on both sides till browned. Add cherry tomatoes and wine. Carefully place the skillet into the oven and cook for about 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 minutes or until done (internal temperature should be 165 degrees).

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Remove skillet from oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve.

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Homemade Brownie Truffles The easiest most delicious present you will ever give to a loved one on this special day! Happy Valentines Day! Makes: 24 truffles | Time: 1–2 hours

Ingredients:

Your favorite brownie recipe OR: My fudgy lava bars: 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil Decorating sprinkles, chocolate, sea salt or cocoa powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8x8 inch pan and line with parchment. Set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine melted butter, sugar and coconut oil. Whisk for about a minute until sugar starts to dissolve. Add vanilla and eggs. Whisk for another minute. In separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add the dry into the wet and fold until just combined. Don’t overmix or it will affect the texture. Pour batter in prepared dish and bake for 20–25 minutes. The edges should begin to harden and the middle shouldn't jiggle. Allow to cool, then dig your hands in and break ’em all up into a large bowl. Prepare a sheet pan lined with parchment and begin scooping small balls out using a small cookie scoop, or about 2 teaspoons. Roll them around until smooth. Do this until all the brownies are gone. Freeze the sheet pan of balls while you prepare the melting chocolate. Melt semisweet chocolate chips with coconut oil and stir until smooth, about 30–60 seconds. Using a fork, dip each brownie ball into the chocolate and carefully use a knife to slide each one onto a cooling rack. At this point you can decorate them however you'd like. I used sea salt, sprinkles, chocolate jimmies, cocoa powder and colored chocolate. Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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Have fun with it! Once your truffles dry, pop them in cute mini cupcake wrappers and make your gift boxes however you'd like, or just eat them and enjoy!

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