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ARTISTS’ STUDIOS

IN LESS THAN

ONE DAY!

For 27 years, the Celebration of Fine Art has been the place where art lovers and artists connect. Meet 100 of the finest artists in the country, watch them work and share in the creative process.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

RODEO ROUGH RIDERS PHOTO ESSAY

DIAMONDBACKS PITCHER ARCHIE BRADLEY

By Grace Hill

By Greg Granillo

By Grace Hill

24 LOSE YOURSELF WITH MOTION By Lara Piu

Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona

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BACK TO ELDORADO ARCHITECT WILL BRUDER

By Katherine Braden

LEMON BARS By Monica Longenbaker

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

ASSISTANT EDITOR Janet Garner

Spring starts early in Arizona, ushering in warm breezes of invisible perfume from lemon, orange and grapefruit tree blooms. Desert mountain

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Jennifer Satterlee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ana Petrovic

STAFF WRITER Grace Hill

grasses green with life, and the bare branches of the palo verdes and fig trees blossom with new growth. In short, it’s the perfect time of year here. Like the way the ground reawakens from a long winter’s slumber to the budding of new growth and life, let’s embrace the arrival of spring with self-renewal by rekindling our spirits with hope, inspiration and beauty. In this month’s issue of Images Arizona, in the spirit of Arizona’s Western heritage, we present to you a roundup of Arizona’s best and brightest. Join

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us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cave Creek’s Rodeo Days. This

Tom Scanlon Beth Duckett Monica Longenbaker Kenneth LaFave Gregory Granillo Shannon Severson Katherine Braden Lara Piu

historical event, during which the town and community of Cave Creek bring

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to my wonderful team for their commitment to bringing hope, inspiration

Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Monica Longenbaker

ADVERTISING SALES Loren Sheck 480-309-6410 loren@imagesaz.com

in the fellowship of professional rodeo to help raise money for charities, takes place from March 25 through April 2. Enjoy the vivid black-andwhite rodeo images from local photographers in our featured photo essay, each of which shares a piece of our heritage without the need for words. While featuring Arizona’s best arts, people and events, I also want to acknowledge the best and brightest within Images Arizona. A big thank you and beauty to our community. Enjoy! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Writer Grace Hill Photographer Timothy Wampler

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Since mid-January, people near and far have excitedly made their way to Scottsdale’s superior art show, the Celebration of Fine Art. Under the big white tents guests explore the most extraordinary kinds of art. Art that beautifully showcases 100 talented juried artists. With the final day of the art show on March 26, a few weeks remain to visit countless galleries and working studios weaved throughout the venue. Those attending will not just admire completed works of fine art but also have the opportunity to observe artists creating pieces of art. One gallery and working studio, in particular, belongs to Fountain Hills artist, Kathleen Hope. Her distinctive art, exhibited in five galleries nationwide, consists of an unusual element — cement. A material that unexpectedly took center stage in her already established career as a mixed-media artist. “One reason I was inspired to work with cement was that I moved here from a cold climate eight years ago. I was a mixed-media artist and was so happy to be outside without winter,” says Hope. “I started to look at outdoor spaces. They were so beautiful but had no original art. I looked at cement as a personal need to create outdoor art. So, I played with cement and absolutely loved it.” Her passion for using cement for outdoor art grew increasingly, which eventually drove her to develop indoor pieces comprised of cement as well. With the cement as her base, Hope incorporates various materials to create an extremely sculptural and textured work of art, which reflects her contemporary and architectural outlook on life. Hope explains, “I have a background in color psychology in interior design. A lot of my inspiration comes from my background with color consulting for architects and builders. I have also been an abstract painter for 20 years, painting nature, stone and trees, but I have a very different take on them. It’s contemporary; inspired by architectural patterns. That’s how I work.”

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Celebration of Fine Art

18400 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale January 14 - March 26 Monday through Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults: $10; seniors/military: $8; Children under 12: free 480-443-7695

Anyone interested in seeing Hope's cement creations come to life can visit her at her working studio in Fountain Hills. But there's still time to catch her at the Celebration of Fine Art, an event she has participated in for four consecutive years. “It’s incredible,” says Hope. “Part of the reason I like it so much is that I'm a gallery artist. I don’t get to meet my collectors often, unlike at the Celebration. You meet them and have conversations about the artwork.” She goes on to say, “It brings together people of all ages and visitors cannot believe just how much talent is under that tent. They love the fact they can meet the artist, develop a relationship with them and look forward to this event every year.” Another way to meet Celebration artists is through the panel discussion from the Art Discovery Series held each Friday

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from 4 to 5 p.m. The remaining panel talks include: The Art of Fire and Ice on March 3; Conversations with Collectors on March 10; Texture Talks on March 17; and Manipulating Metal on March 24. At these discussions, with a reservation, guests will enjoy some wine and cheese. Do not miss out on this wonderful event that supports artists and their breathtaking artistic creations. The convenience of 100 artists in a central location mixed with an up-close-andpersonal interaction makes this the ideal art event. kathleenhope.com celebrateart.com

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

MARCH 1-31

LARSEN GALLERY PRESENTS FRITZ SCHOLDER EXHIBITION

MARCH 1-MAY 31

WES GRUNDEN PHOTOGRAPHY For a real treat, head on over to Krazy 4 Koffee for some

The annual Fritz Scholder Exhibit

great tasting coffee and some

is on display at Larsen Gallery,

great artistic photography.

a 5,400 square foot gallery in

From now until May 31, local

Scottsdale’s fine art district, from

photographer Wes Grunden will

now until March 31. This exhibit

have his photography on display

includes original paintings, works

at the coffee shop. Grunden

on paper, sculpture and limited

has won multiple awards for his

edition graphics of Scholder’s

photography and has appeared

Native American art. Tuesday

in various publications across the

through Saturday: 10 a.m. to

country. Krazy 4 Koffee, 711 E.

5 p.m. Larsen Gallery, 3705

Carefree Highway, Ste. 109, 623-

N. Bishop Ln., 480-941-0900,

582-9578, krazy4koffee.weebly.com,

larsengallery.com.

wesgrunden.com.

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MARCH 2-5

CENTER DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS LOVE STORIES Attend Center Dance Ensemble’s Love Stories for an emotional journey through love and relationships. In this beautiful performance, attendees will experience a retelling of the Mexican folktale, “La Llorona.” New works, choreographed by CDE’s artistic director Frances Cohen and assistant artistic director Diane McNeal Hunt, will also be included in the show. Adults: $28; seniors: $23; students: $14. Thursday through Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. Herberger Theater Center Stage West, 222 E. Monroe St., 602-527-5180, centerdance.com.

MARCH 3-5

MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Enjoy great music during the 14th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival. This year’s music lineup includes Flume, The Shins, Chromeo, Grouplove, and much more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation and United Methodist Outreach Ministries New Day Center. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third Ave., 602-3430453, mmmf.com.

MARCH 2

BEHIND THE LENS: KATHY MCCRAINE Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West new series, “Behind the Lens: Photographers of the American West,” will feature photographer Kathy McCraine, who will discuss her experiences documenting and preserving the beauty and heritage of American ranching, particularly the heritage of the hardworking Arizona cowboy. See website for admission prices. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N.

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THE 6TH ANNUAL TOUR D’ ARTISTES Tour d’ Artistes 2017 will feature 60 artists showcasing their artwork in nine artist studios and two galleries across Fountain Hills. In this self-guided tour, the public will have the opportunity to interact with the artists, watch artists

MARCH 4

NVSO SPECIAL CONCERT Come and see Philip Johnson,

demonstrate their artwork and purchase pieces from them. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 480-837-5593, fountainhillsartleague.com.

MARCH 4

PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: CONCORDIA CHOIR Pinnacle Presbyterian Church’s impressive Pinnacle Concert Series continues during the month of March. On March 4, guests will enjoy a cappella music of the Concordia Choir, directed by Rene Clausen. The Concordia Choir is a 72-voice choir that performs across the country in major halls and also tours internationally. Premium seating $40; general admission $25, students free. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-502-0061,

winner of North Valley

pinnacleconcerts.com.

Symphony Orchestra's concerto

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competition, which was held last September. He will perform

The concert will also feature a

DESERT FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST ART EXHIBITION AND SALE

performance by the winner of

It's Art for Land's Sake

the Summerford Violin Concerto

exhibition and sale will feature

Competition, as well as a

artwork celebrating local land

beautiful performance by the

conservation. The purpose of

NVSO Orchestra. Admissions:

this juried exhibit is to bring

$5. 7 p.m. North Canyon High

awareness to the Land Trust's

School Auditorium, 1700 E.

work, to inspire land and wildlife

Union Hills Dr., 623-980-4628,

conservation, and to promote

northvalleysymphony.org.

incredible artists and artwork

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inspired by locally conserved

Franz Strauss' "Horn Concerto Op. 8" on the French horn.

lands. Proceeds will benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust and

8TH ANNUAL ROCK THE DISTRICT CONCERT

the Desert Foothills Library. The exhibition will be held at the

The Cave Creek Unified

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N.

Education Foundation presents

Scottsdale Rd., 480-488-2286,

the eighth annual Rock the

dflt.org.

District Concert. This year’s exciting show will feature 53 outstanding performers. The event will also include a raffle

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and silent auction. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Rock the District proceeds benefit Cave Creek Unified School District teachers through CCUEF. Students and faculty $10; adults $20; children 4 and under free, 5-9 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., rockthedistrict.net.

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SAND AND STONE EXHIBIT

Renowned artist and sculptor, Ray Villafane, will return to Carefree to create another sand masterpiece at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Villafane will be joined by sand sculptor, Nikolay Torkhov. In addition to the amazing sand sculpture,

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professional stone balancer, Tim Anderson, will create artistic stone stacks from March 17-19 during the Carefree Fine Art and

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DINING

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HOTEL

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Wine Festival event*. Free. (*event admission $3), Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., 480-4883686, carefree.org.

MARCH 5

5TH ANNUAL HEARTS AND HANDS GALA Enjoy a circus-themed evening at the fifth annual Hearts and Hands Gala. This fun-filled evening includes an open bar, silent and live auction, formal dinner catered by Tonto Bar and Grill, and an exciting show by mentalist Brett Barry. Proceeds from the event will benefit Foothills Community Foundation's partner programs. Registration is required. $175 per person, 5-8:30 p.m. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, 480488-1090, azfcf.org.

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Paradise Valley Community

On March 10, the Pinnacle

PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: THE FOUR FRESHMEN

4TH ANNUAL STEAMTASTIC EVENT

Concert Series presents The

College at Black Mountain

Four Freshmen. During this

will host the fourth annual

enjoyable concert, the group

STEAMtastic. Attendees of the

will entertain the audience with

event will discover how science,

classic songs, such as “Day

technology, engineering, art and

by Day” and “Blue World.” In

math are a part of everyday life.

addition to classics, they will

Activities for all ages include a

perform new arrangements

potato launcher, magnetic slime,

such as “The Girl from

molecular gastronomy, subzero

Ipanema” and “Stompin' at

science, exploding chocolate,

the Savoy.” Premium seating

glow in the dark room and over

$45; general admission $30;

70 hands on activities. Beginning

students free. 7:30 p.m.

at 7 p.m., attendees will enjoy

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,

viewing constellations during the

25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-502-

Star Party. Volunteers are needed. Free. 4-10 p.m. PVCC at Black

0061, pinnacleconcerts.com.

Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-

MARCH 10-12

493-2600, paradisevalley.edu.

47TH SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL

This three-day event will bring 175 juried artists to Scottsdale to display their paintings, sculptures, glasswork, ceramics, jewelry, photography and other forms of artwork. In addition to the high-quality artwork, guests

MARCH 8

ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY MEETING Arizona Archaeology Society: Desert Foothills Chapter welcomes Deborah C. Slaney, curator of history at The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and Casa San Ysidro in Corrales, New Mexico. Slaney presents “The World of Leekya,” which discusses Zuni carver Leekya Deyuse,

will enjoy live music; gourmet food trucks and eateries; fine wines, beers, cocktails and beverages; creative activities for all ages; and much more! Adults $10; students $5; children 12 and under free; two-day festival pass $15. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., 480-499-8587, scottsdaleartsfestival.org.

a preeminent maker of stone figural sculptures, fetishes, mosaic work and figural jewelry in the 20th century. The public is welcome at all meetings. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Refreshments will start at 7 p.m., Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.wildapricot.org.

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MARCH 10-12 MAGIC BIRD FESTIVALS FEATURES AZ WILD WEST TREASURE FEST

This one-of-a-kind event will bring together 70 local artists and vendors for a shopping extravaganza! Included items are boutique apparel, jewelry designs, original art, Native American crafts and gourmet packaged edibles. Event attendees are also invited to relax at the Cave Creek Roadhouse, which offers classic American fare and a fullservice bar in a casual dining environment. Free. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cave Creek Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2014, carefreeazfestivals.com M arch 2017

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MARCH 17-19

FOUNTAIN O'GREEN ARTISAN MARKET

The first-ever Fountain O’Green Artisan Market, presented by Magic Bird Festivals, brings a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day event to the Avenue of Fountains near the famous Fountain Hills Fountain. The fun

MARCH 12 CTL’S A LITTLE BIT O' IRELAND

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Living Music Performance Series presents “A Little Bit O’ Ireland.” This CTL concert, in partnership with the Phoenix Cultural Center, features the amazing music

includes live music; art exhibits featuring sculptures, paintings, handcrafted jewelry, apparel and more; dance performances; and Irish food from local Arizona vendors. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fountain Hills Fountain,16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, 480-816-5185, carefreeazfestivals.com.

by Celtica Chorale. Celtica, a chorale of 20 voices, was founded in 2009 to preserve the medieval, traditional and modern music of Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Brittany, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia. In addition to Celtica, the concert will also feature several other Irish musicians. $25. 4 p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2081, ctlcarefree.org.

MARCH 16-18 RE-USE, RE-CYCLE…RECREATE! EXHIBIT

Bring anything you consider old, broken, ugly, or a piece of junk to On the Edge Gallery during the Re-use, Re-cycle… Re-Create! exhibit. During this special exhibit, artists Vickie Morrow, Betsy Halford and Jane Nassano will take unwanted materials and create works of art from it. Guests who bring an item will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of the re-creations. Free. Thursday 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the Edge Gallery, 7050 E. 5th Ave. 480265-8991, ontheedgegallery.com.

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Photo courtesy of Magic Bird Festivals

MARCH 17

DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY’S CINEMATIC REFLECTIONS ON WWII This month’s Cinematic Reflections will focus on the little-known stories of WWII and features the film, “Operation Sussex.” Following the film, there will be a time for a discussion facilitated by Gary Zaro, faculty WWII expert from Paradise Valley Community College. Registration required. Free. 3-5 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.

MARCH 21

GALLERY ANDREA’S SPRING WILDFLOWER SHOW Come out to Gallery Andrea in Scottsdale beginning March 21 to admire the artistic works of mother-daughter duo, Andrea de Kerpely-Zak and Andrea Zakrzewski. During their Spring Wildflower Show, guests will see their impressive artwork that specifically depicts the amazing beauty of Arizona wildflowers, including the African daisies and Mexican gold poppies. Gallery Andrea, 7019 E. Main St., 480481-2530, artandrea.com.

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MARCH 23

LA MIRADA CENTER’S CELEBRATION OF APPRECIATION The public is invited to the La Mirada Center in Scottsdale for the Celebration of Appreciation event. The La Mirada Center is a convenient lifestyle center, which provides 30 shopping, dining, beauty, fitness, health and well-being businesses in one location. This event will include refreshments, special pricing, extended happy hour pricing and more. 4-7 p.m. La Mirada Center, 8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., lamiradacenter.com.

MARCH 23

13TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE FOOTHILLS FUNDRAISER The Taste of the Foothills annual fundraiser, benefiting the Foothills Caring Corps, returns for another entertaining evening. The event will include delicious food, wine and craft beer tastings; classic and new country music from Pick O' the Litter; cash prize drawings; and live and silent auctions. Admission: $100 for two adults, includes one cash and caring raffle entry; VIP Admission: $500.00 for 10 adults, includes five raffle entries and a reserved table, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-1105, foothillscaringcorps.com.

MARCH 24

PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: MARK HAYES AND STEPHANIE ANN BALL The last March concert in the Pinnacle Concert Series will showcase the talents of jazzinfluenced pianist Mark Hayes and soprano Stephanie Ann Ball. Hayes is an award-winning concert pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. Ball, an up-and-coming classical singer, will capture the audience with her warm voice. Premium seating $40; general admission $25; students free. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-502-0061, pinnacleconcerts.com.

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MARCH 25

CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS’ HONEY BEE DISCUSSION This month’s Carefree Desert Gardens discussion will focus

MODERN PHOENIX WEEK

on the biology of bees, their

Modern Phoenix returns for its

behavior and the role of

13th year and will once again

Arizona's native plants in a

provide Valley residents with

bee’s life. Mike Hills and Lee

award-winning tours, educational

Ann Aronson discuss how

talks and exciting mixers. This

people contribute to the

one-of-a-kind week, for design

decline of bees and how they

professionals and enthusiasts

can provide a healthy yard

alike, is an ultimate discovery

environment instead. Honey

into midcentury modern homes

sampling will be included.

within the Phoenix area.

Arrive early. Seating limited. A

The event will end with the

suggested donation is $5 or

Modern Phoenix Home Tour in

more. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The

Paradise Gardens on April 2,

Speakeasy on Easy Street, 100

modernphoenix.net.

Easy St., Ste. 2, 480-488-3686.

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MARCH 25

CAR CORRAL AND SWAP MEET The Car Corral and Swap Meet, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Hagerty Insurance and Core Fitness, makes for the perfect place to sell or buy a vehicle with no sales tax, an up-close vehicle inspection and a safe and friendly location. Registration proceeds go to the OLOJ preschool and other charities. Free admission. To sell: $45 per single show space; RV, boats and larger vehicles: additional $15. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., 480-488-2229, carcorralscottsdale.com.

MARCH 25

COOLWATER CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPRING EVENT The public is invited to celebrate spring during Coolwater Christian Church’s “Spring Thing” event! This

The Taos Society of Artists

new, fun-filled festival includes vintage campers, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, music, “Market on the Move” (60 lbs. of veggies for $10), and much more. Proceeds from this event will go to Coolwater's newest outreach program: The Homeless I.D. Project. For more information on this project, visit azhomeless.org. To be a vendor at the event, contact Renee at 602-499-0532. Free

Discover the 19 artists who made Taos, New Mexico a worldfamous center of art and culture

admission. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coolwater Christian Church, 28181 N. 56th St., 480-5855554, coolwaterchurch.org.

Through April 30, 2017 3830 N. Marshall Way  Downtown Scottsdale  480-686-9539  scottsdalemuseumwest.org Ernest L. Blumenschein, The Chief Speaks, 1917, oil on canvas; Private Collection, photo courtesy Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, N.M.

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CAVE CREEK RODEO DAYS Bring the whole family to Cave Creek for the exciting Cave Creek Rodeo Days! The fun, weeklong event celebrates Arizona’s Western heritage through a parade, mutton busting, rodeo dance, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo events, golf tournament and much more. Events will be held at various Cave Creek locations, such as the Buffalo Chip Saloon, Harold’s Corral and Cave Creek Memorial Arena. For a complete schedule of events, visit cavecreekrodeo.com.

MARCH 26

SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC MARCH CONCERT Enjoy an evening with the exquisite sounds of the Scottsdale Philharmonic and a special appearance by pianist Walter Cosand. The program will include Brahms: Tragic Overture; Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor; and Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K 183. Scottsdale Philharmonic, a nonprofit founded in 2012, desires to provide the community with classical music performed by professional musicians. General admission: Free, VIP preferred seating: $15 donation. 4-6 p.m. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., 480-951-6077, scottsdalephilharmonic.com.

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MARCH 28

ZUVA GALLERY’S STEWART CHAPENGA OPENING EVENT Stewart Chapenga, known as the "Stone Weaver," sculpts amazing abstract pieces that are inspired by the mysteries of daily life. His extraordinary pieces will be featured at Zuva Gallery from now until April 1. The opening event on March 28 will include complimentary South African wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres. RSVP. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Zuva Gallery, 8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. C5, 480-4886000, zuvagallery.com.

MARCH 30

DAVID JONASON EXHIBITION OPENS A series by artist David Jonason, “Desert Fauna,” will open to the public during the ArtWalk on March 30. Jonason creates powerful artwork that combines cubism and realism to explore the Southwest. The artist will personally meet and greet patrons during this opening night. 7-9 p.m. The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, 7106 E. Main St., 480-970-3111, themarshallgallery.com.

APRIL 11

PASSOVER SEDER Save the date! On April 11, join the North Valley Jewish Community Association for a traditional Passover Seder

A Choose-Your-Own Musical Adventure

in the Ironwood Dining Room at the Anthem Country Club. The evening will include cocktails, a ceremony and service, and a buffet dinner. Reservations are required by April 4. Adults $45.00; children 3-10 $19.50; children under 3 free at 5 p.m. Contact Fran Kesselman at 623-322-0957 or fkesselman@cox.net. M arch 2017

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What happens when a beautiful, thought-provoking, abstract painting comes to life? Artistic director Jacques Heim and the dancers of DIAVOLO will demonstrate in their upcoming performance of L.O.S.T. (Losing One’s Self Temporarily). Mixing dance, acrobatics, athleticism, societal themes and architecture, the Los Angeles-based dance company will perform two of its latest creations, “Passengers” and “Cubicle,” at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in March. The diverse team uses ballet, hip hop, taekwondo, everyday movement, and other forms of thought-provoking choreography to dance their way through the often dynamic, sometimes moving, always awe-inspiring onstage architectural structures.

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“What we do on stage is like a live abstract painting,” says Heim. “There is no narrative, but strong themes pervade the work such as human struggle, fear, danger, survival, chaos, order, deconstruction, reconstruction, destiny, destination, faith and love.” The themes are explored in two acts: “Passengers” and “Cubicle.” Set on an abstract train, the first act is a story of everyday people on a journey that shapes their identities. Dancers make their way through a giant morphing staircase that has doors, passageways, and shifting surfaces, all to explore the balance between being a driver and a passenger in life. Inspired by George Orwell’s “1984” and set in a system of heavy wooden boxes, act two is aptly named “Cubicle.” Exploring constricting environments, personal identities are scraped clean by cramped and monotonous workday conditions, until the dancers break free to reveal their true selves. The best way to describe DIAVOLO is “architecture in motion,” explains the artistic director. Although Heim works hand-inhand with the company’s dancers to create each piece, the choreographer is known for his wow-worthy prop-driven work. He choreographed "KÀ" for Cirque du Soleil, which was performed at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas and staged “The Car,” a stunt-type piece with Center Theater Group in Los Angeles. His

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DIAVOLO: Architecture in Motion Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale March 16-17 Thursday: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday: 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $25-$75 323-225-4290

choreography has also appeared on BBC America's "Dancing with the Stars" and Bravo's "Step It Up and Dance." "I'm interested in the relation and interaction between the human body and the architectural environment," says Heim."Specifically, how it affects us, not only emotionally but physically." Yet DIAVOLO, he says, is hard to describe. "It is visceral, it is organic," he explains. "You have to experience it for yourself." diavolo.org

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Writer Greg Granillo Photography courtesy of Boccieri Golf

There’s probably no better feeling in golf than a perfectly struck ball — that moment when the ball comes right off the middle of the clubface, speeding off to its intended target with that perfect staredown-worthy trajectory. It’s a feeling you wish you could bottle up and use every time you address the ball. It may sound impossible, even for a touring pro. But that’s the mission at Boccieri Golf. “Our goal here is to bridge the gap between theory and muscle memory,” says company founder Stephen Boccieri. “Through the technology we have here, the golfer can feel what it is we are trying to get them to do, rather than just getting verbal instruction.” At the centerpiece of that technology are

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two $150,000 RoboGolfPro swing trainers that mechanically guide the golfer through the perfect swing plane. Boccieri Golf is just one of 15 facilities in the world and the only one in the Valley to offer it, attracting clients from across the country and as far away as Sweden. Combining the Robo with a wearable biofeedback device dubbed K-VEST and the new SAM BalanceLab — a pressure plate that evaluates balance and weight transfer — Boccieri and his staff of instructors can get a complete picture of what is going on with any golf swing, which allows them to concentrate on one thing: how to make better golfers. Period. “When most golfers hit good and bad shots, they don’t know why,” says Boccieri, who

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along with his wife, Sandra, opened Boccieri Golf in North Scottsdale in 2012. “Through repetition, we start to equate muscle memory to the good shots versus the bad ones.” Rather than just standing behind a student trying to get them to mimic a movement, the technology at Boccieri Golf allows them to build a foundation of knowledge. “The idea is to give you enough information for you to be able to make self-corrections on the golf course,” says Boccieri. “That’s why we do robotic training in slow-motion, like taichi. So your body knows exactly what muscles to engage.” The Foundation of the Swing As a nuclear engineer turned golf equipment guru, it’s easy to see Boccieri has put an extraordinary amount of time into analyzing the science of the sport. He is the mind behind the counter-balanced Secret Grip and revolutionary Heavy Putter and believes, just like every sport, the game of golf is built around a person’s balance. In fact, he says, poor balance and irregular weight shift are often responsible for swing flaws.

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“Most people couldn’t tell you where their weight is located when they swing,” says Boccieri. “The hit happens in 1.2 seconds between back swing and follow through, so how could you? Even with the robot, we could determine swing plane, but we didn’t know where their weight was being distributed.” Always seeking the latest innovations, Boccieri decided it was time to add another tool to his arsenal — one that would help his students understand that the swing starts from the ground up. Born from technology used in the medical field, the pressureplate technology of the SAM BalanceLab allows instructors and students to see the alignment of each foot, stance direction and angle, pressure distribution between heel and toe, weight transfer and more.

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The Boccieri Process Upon entering Boccieri Golf’s Scottsdale Airpark location, clients are greeted by a spacious facility including a showroom of clubs, a 2,500-square-foot putting green and instruction bays. After checking in, the training begins by hitting practice balls in a simulator bay. (Tip: Be sure to bring your golf shoes, glove and a 7-iron.) While you’re hitting balls, your instructor takes pictures of your swing from different angles, asks you about your skill level, how often you play and your lesson history. After hitting 10-12 balls, it’s time to meet the Robo trainer. Standing in front of the 12-foot high contraption with countless arms, levers and monitors, you grip the attached club and set up as you normally would. When the robot moves your arms back and forward on the perfect swing plane, you immediately feel the difference between your swing and the ideal swing they are developing for you. The best part is, no matter how much your body wants to continue your swing flaws, the Robo brings you back to the proper position. Perhaps the most eye-opening insight comes from the bottom up. While going through the Robo-guided swing, the weight distribution of your feet is displayed on a monitor in front of you in real time. This enables you to immediately make adjustments based on your instructor’s feedback — such as applying more weight on the heels or toes — and truly feel the difference. After a few swings on the Robo and feedback from your instructor, you immediately go back to the practice bay and hit more balls, implementing the learnings from the robot session. “To truly understand it and to make sure the brain is picking up on what is happening, you have to do it on your own right away,” says Isakson. “You have to feel the pieces that are moving to achieve what we learn from the robot.” After alternating between the robot and practice bay, your instructor shares with you a side-by-side video of your swing on the robot versus hitting balls on your own, plus some pointers on how to ensure you are bringing your robot swing to the course and the range. Isakson says most clients take a series of three one-hour lessons, complete with take-home drills that are specific to the learning from the robot. “In a short period of time, as you continue to practice and develop that awareness, you will start to see results,” he says.

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The Company Transformation The Boccieri name is synonymous with counter-balanced technology in golf, having invented the Heavy Putter in 2005 and the Secret Grip in 2012. A highlight for Boccieri was when his idol Jack Nicklaus endorsed the latter, which now boasts 19 wins on the PGA Tour. What started as a company making golf clubs and putters in New York has turned into a passion for making better golfers in the hotbed of the sport, Scottsdale. And while the shift from equipment to a state-of-the-art teaching facility started with technology like the robotic swing training, at the core lies a deep understanding of the mechanics of the swing. “So many golfers come in here frustrated, ready to give up the game,” says Sandra, Boccieri Golf vice president of sales and marketing. “It’s common for Stephen to spend hours with someone to make them better, purely driven by his curiosity for innovation.” Boccieri looks at each person coming through the door as a new challenge, a way to gain research knowledge and to create new ideas. “I’m living the dream,” says Boccieri. “For me, it’s so much fun to be able to work with players. I get more enjoyment out of fixing something or making it better.” As for what the entire golf research experience has done for his golf skills: “I wish I had all this technology when I had better physical skills because I know more about the golf swing today than I did when I was a scratch golfer. I can’t hit it as far, but if I have a bad shot, the next shot I am back in the saddle thanks to the knowledge I’ve gained.” boccierigolf.com

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Writer Grace Hill Photographers Amy S. Martin and Travis Neely

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Hay and dust blanket the arena. The smell of animals fills the nostrils. The noise progressively increases as the excited spectators find a seat. Soon a battle will ensue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a battle of strength, speed and agility. Man versus animal and animal versus man. Man against man and man against himself. The crowd, the animals and the cowboys and cowgirls all wait with anticipation. Who will be victorious? Who will be the rodeo champion? Before the competition begins, horseback riders carrying the American flag circle the arena. The crowd stands with pride. Pride for their country and pride for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to come. Then it begins. The gate opens. Everyone cheers. The excitement spreads throughout the arena like a shock of electricity. Whether it's bull riding, calf roping or steer wrestling, the pounding of hooves intensifies the moment. Fear prickles at the neck. One mistake could cost the cowboy. But not this time. No, this time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the cowboy takes home the prize.

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Many wonder what it would be like to experience life as a cowboy in the early days of America, when nothing separated them from the ground they worked and the animals used to work for them. These might have been the good ol' days, when times were simpler. But they weren't easier. The rodeo provides a momentary glimpse into that hard life. Few other sports take us back to the beginning days of America, or exemplify the skills needed to accomplish real-world tasks. These aspects of the rodeo make it more than a sport. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history in action.

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But how did the rodeo come about?

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Amy S. Martin Hometown: Tucson Current: Flagstaff Photography experience: “My mother was an amateur photographer, so photography has been with me for a long time. Working as a documentary photographer, I have traveled to many parts of the globe to create visual stories about social and environmental issues, but my main focus is on projects here in the desert Southwest.” Best photo advice received: “Just keep shooting.” Who was or still is your mentor: “My mother was and still is my inspiration. I try to keep her spirit alive through my images by finding the beauty she showed me in the world.” What makes great photography: “I believe that when you evoke emotion through images, you are creating good photography.” Why capture rodeos through photography: “I grew up in Southern Arizona, where rodeos were prevalent. Photographing rodeos to me is capturing our culture, celebrating a way of life and freezing complex action in single still frames.” What drives your photography: “My desire is to celebrate cultural diversity and our irreplaceable natural places. My hopes are to create compelling images to break down barriers that we might have put up in our own minds.” amysmartinphotography.com 520-471-4712

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In the 1500s, Mexican ranchers, influenced by Spanish settlers, celebrated their ranching skills through an event called a “charreada,” or “charrería.” This celebration brought together different haciendas to not only show off their animal husbandry skills, but also parade the charros (traditional horsemen) and their masterful horseback skills. As ranchers and cowboys settled out West, they adopted many of the livestockhandling and horse-riding techniques from the Mexican ranch hands, called vaqueros, who continued to live in the Southwest during that time. As a result, the ranchers and cowboys wanted to have their own charreadas to display their newfound skills, and from that desire birthed the rodeo.

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Travis Neely Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Current: Apache Junction Photography experience: “I’ve been a commercial advertising photographer for 11 years specializing in lifestyle and landscape work.” Best photo advice received: “For me, this quote by photographer Robert Capa has been one that's stuck with me and has affected my work the most: ‘If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.’ There’s been debate over whether he meant distance wise or emotional attachment to the subject being photographed, but I see it working both ways equally.” Who was or still is your mentor: “I wouldn’t say I’ve ever had a mentor, but I do believe in allowing influences to shape one's self and work. My influences are wide ranging and include authors such as Edward Abbey, the 19th-century landscape painter Albert Bierstadt and even certain business leaders like Elon Musk.” Why capture rodeos through photography: “I’m a transplant from the urban East Coast who has embraced the Western culture since moving to Arizona two years ago. Rodeos and the cowboy lifestyle intrigue me. Most photographers shoot rodeo with telephoto lenses from afar and focus on the action itself. I shot this series with a large and slow medium-format camera with a normal focal length lens, which means I was up close and personal with the riders in the pit area. My goal was to show the in-between moments of focus and determination and the highs and lows of the emotions from the cowboys. I see the cowboy and rodeo lifestyle as a key tradition of Americana and it’s worth documenting.” travisshoots.com explorizona.com instagram.com/travisshoots M arch 2017

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Since then, the popularity of rodeos has spread throughout the country like wildfire, evolving from an amateur sport into a professional competition. Arizona has always welcomed the rodeo competition with open arms, and spectators have been enjoying it as a tournament in Arizona since at least July 4, 1888. The website worldsoldestrodeo.com states that’s when “a group of Prescott, Arizona merchants and professional businessmen organized the first formalized cowboy tournament and offered cash prizes,” giving Prescott the “World’s Oldest Rodeo” title. The Payson rodeo also lays claim to a title, the “Oldest Continuous Rodeo,” since Prescott’s rodeo temporarily ceased during World War II. But those are just two of the many rodeos found throughout Arizona. From Tucson to Flagstaff, rodeos have impacted the communities that have supported them for so long.

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Cave Creek Rodeo Days March 25-April 2 Cave Creek Parade Downtown Cave Creek Road Saturday, March 25 at 9:30 a.m. Free admission Mutton Busting Outlaw Annie’s, 6705 E. Cave Creek Rd. Saturday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. Per entry $10 Rodeo Kick-Off Dance Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6823 E. Cave Creek Rd. Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Free admission Golf Tourney and Award Dinner The Tatum Ranch Golf Club 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. Monday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. (golf sign-in) & 6 p.m. (dinner) Individual golfer $140; Foursome $560 PRCA Rodeo Performance Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N 28th St. Friday, March 31-Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. General admission $20; children under 5 free with paid adult. Stockman's VIP tickets options: $525 includes two tickets for VIP seating at all rodeo performances (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), dinner and cocktails. $125 includes one ticket for VIP seating for one rodeo performance (Friday, Saturday or Sunday), dinner and cocktails. Official Rodeo Dance Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. April 1 at 9. p.m. Cover charge $5 Rodeo Slack Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N 28th St. Saturday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. Free admission 480-304-5634 cavecreekrodeo.com

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With rodeos being a multimilliondollar sport that includes at least 700 professional rodeos across the United States, there seems to be no slowing down. This is good news for the communities that produce them year after year. As a source of tourism revenue, small communities survive because of rodeo competitions. But it is not just the communities that survive through rodeos. History survives — and so, too, does cowboy culture. Share your favorite rodeo photographs with our Images Arizona Facebook or Instagram pages using the hashtags #iamAZproud and #imagesAZ.

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Scottsdale Arts Festival is one of the city's longest-running lawn parties and with good reason — there’s a lot to do. From the arts to entertainment and especially the food, this event has something for anyone at any age. This year’s event is no exception and may leave you wondering where to start. Ah, that is where we come in. Here is your handy-dandy, step-bystep festival guide. Affogato Handcrafted Beverages Weighing in at 25,000 pounds and measuring 28 feet long, you cannot miss the fancy black, white and red coffee truck even if you tried. Step on up and order a hot cup of gourmet joe or espresso. You just might need some caffeine to make it through the day’s activities.

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Writer Lara Piu

Public Art Walking Tour Meet up at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 7374 E. Second St., on Saturday at 9 a.m. Experience a free 75 minute walking tour led by Donna Isaac, Scottsdale public art director and Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions. You’ll get the inside scoop on the city’s public artwork, like Robert Indiana’s world-famous "LOVE" pop art sculpture and Ed Mell’s "Jack Knife" bronze sculpture. Julia Gilmore Known for her bold oil paintings rich in color and texture, Canadian artist Julia Gilmore is a must-see. Gilmore is among the 175 artists hand-selected by a jury of local arts professionals to showcase their works.

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47th Scottsdale Arts Festival Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale March 10-12 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults: $10; students: $5 Members and children under 12: free

United Lunchadores Art stirs the imagination and the appetite. On Friday and Saturday, the United Lunchadores Street Gourmet food cart will demonstrate why cooking channels and many other food-feasters rave about their local award-winning gourmet quesadillas and tacos. If Mexican fare is not your thing, try another vendor, like Soundbite food truck, which is a collaboration of Friends of KJZZ and the Short Leash Hotdogs food truck. Lulu’s Sorbetto Now it’s time for something sweet! Lulu’s Italian Ice boasts its treats are full of nutrients, packed with robust flavors and is 100 percent natural (cholesterol, dairy, soy and gluten free). Simply put, Lulu’s delights are pure, healthy goodness. Community Art Studio At this point, with your child in tow, everyone may need to take part in some art. A free children’s area, led by Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Dance Theater West, Free Arts of Arizona, PeaceKids, Rachel’s Young at Art Studio, and Scottsdale Artists’ School, is provided where families can participate in art projects. Some projects include a community mural, a community fiber art installation, jewelry making, paper hat making and other engaging activities.

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Then there’s that story of him and his newlywed wife tracking down famous architect Bruce Goff’s private residence on their honeymoon. They rang the doorbell and the legend invited them in, chatting with them until 3 a.m. Or the one where he apprenticed with Paolo Soleri at his Cosanti Studio in the late ‘60s, running summer workshops, learning about architecture and making 50 cents an hour. “I’m a storyteller,” he says. “I get to do what I do because I can create an engaging narrative.” Bruder enjoys telling stories, but he does what few can: makes those stories come alive with both words and architecture. Before he tells a story, however, Bruder is insistent on one thing: It is imperative to listen to what the client wants, or at least thinks they want. The secret, he says, is not to preconceive anything. M arch 2017

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“You work because of your client, not in spite of them,” Bruder explains.

“You’re cheating yourself and your client if you predesign before you’ve even talked to the client,” he says. “You want to be ready to analyze and respond to the clients’ proposition, needs, wants and dreams.” Before he even starts to design, Bruder will ask clients, “When you have friends come to your house, how do you want them to feel? How do you want to feel when you come home? And when a stranger drives by your house, what do you want them to think?”

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Take for instance his newest project, Eldorado on 1st. When North American Development Group's Chris Chamberlain first approached him in 2013, the request was simple: create a new urban house of verticality and density in metropolitan Phoenix. Chamberlain had seen Bruder's work on the sophisticated Loloma 5 complex and was hoping to replicate a similar feel in the heart of downtown Scottsdale’s art district. “So how do you organize a house in the sky?” Bruder asks. The seven contiguous homes needed to be practical, comfortable and luxurious. And in the end, they needed to tell a story. “With Eldorado, we are having a conversation with what’s around us,” says Bruder. “Good architecture becomes part

of the context, but you must stand on the context’s shoulders in order to stand out. Not in a snooty way, but in a sophisticated way.” The first level offers a secured and dramatic entry door into a linear gallery, day lit at both ends. Off this is the entry to each unit’s private foyer with its elevator and carefully sculpted staircase. Each unit also has a secure two-car garage. Residents will sleep on the second level, and live on the third. On the fourth level patio, they will celebrate the sky and the seasons. “Eldorado is about the sensuality of materials, the idea that an ordinary concrete block can become something extraordinary,” Bruder says. “The homes have a simple verticality that feels geologic. You are living in a geologic form.” For Bruder, every detail counts. The architecture sculpts shadows and sun in each unit, offering large window views; elegant steel railings; floor and wall tiles that fold into each other, creating origami-like patterns; and the warmth of wood flooring. Not to mention, it also has 10-foot ceilings and the finest quality European contemporary kitchens possible. “Creating architecture is really about balancing the idea of function and pragmatics with the poetry of space, proportion and detail," Bruder says. “It’s about trying to create a functional poem with space, materials and light.” Design work on the units started in 2016, and construction will be complete in early spring 2017. “The walls are up, and the roofs are going on,” he says. “It’s at the point where people are slowing down and stopping. You look at the renderings and then at M arch 2017

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the real thing, and that’s what it’s about: building an idea, a vision, a dream.” What is Bruder's desire for Eldorado on 1st? That it will be a place where the resident will not be a servant of the house, but that the house will serve them. He also hopes the building will be a touchstone project for the community. “I want it to be sold out, happy, romantic, beautiful, functional, well-designed and timeless,” he says. “I hope it becomes the model for an urban elegance that is an alternative from rush to growth.” He’s frustrated with the lack of design and sophistication most apartments and condos these days display: “In Eldorado, people can live elegantly, occupy a street and be a part of the city. They can live generously in elegance that involves views, light and air — all in the climate this place is known for.” The name for the project came after Bruder's examination of a map of Scottsdale. “The building was on East First Street and North 69th Street — not too sexy,” he says, laughing. But after studying a map, he realized that North 69th Street had been called Eldorado years before. M arch 2017

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With his love for storytelling and the legend of the city of Eldorado, the name Eldorado on 1st seemed obvious. Bruder has been involved in architecture since he was 19. His studio, consisting of four other architects besides him, is in its 44th year. Their portfolio contains more than 800 projects that stretch from coast to coast, and many have won awards. Bruder has taught at Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, University of Oregon and Portland State University, to name a few. But when it all comes down to it, it’s about “managing reality,” he says. It’s about “always keeping a positive attitude, being optimistic, staying close to the work.” And it’s about being “an architect of the place who builds functional, poetic buildings; listens to clients and budgets; and creates memorable, joyous and appropriate buildings for clients and communities.” Even though Bruder works in physical reality, he also works in stories, making spaces in which lives will be lived and new stories and memories are created. willbruderarchitects.com eldoradoon1st.com

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The beat goes on at The Phoenix Symphony, but strings and horns have been added. The symphony’s Legend Series, which presents tribute bands with symphonic backing, is a cash cow for the organization, a way of reaching non-symphonic music lovers and at the same time expanding the taste of its classical audience. The three-concert series this season has already brought a Journey tribute and an Eagles concert to Phoenix Symphony Hall and concludes on March 31 with the Rolling Stones. The idea of combining classic rock with a symphony orchestra has been so popular that even a non-series concert featuring the music of Led Zeppelin has been added, scheduled for March 4 at the Mesa Amphitheatre.

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immediate success. We've been able to bring down the median age of the symphony audience overall, and with the Legends series, the lowering is dramatic. The median age for a Legends concert is 39, compared to the 59 or our Masters series,” says Ward, which presents music of the great classical composers from Bach to Beethoven to the 20th century.

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“This is a new audience for us,” says Jim Ward, president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony Association.

Ward’s background in marketing has led to the symphony’s increased ticket sales and public profile since he came onboard in 2012. A veteran of LucasArts (where he was president) and Lucasfilm (where he was senior vice-president), Ward’s approach balances the integrity of classical music-making with an eye for reaching new patrons.

“The Legend series began a couple of years ago and had

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companies packaging tribute bands with orchestral arrangements. “These groups come from different production companies that cover rock bands from the Beatles on. In certain areas of the country, it doesn’t work. But for us, it sells very well indeed, and manages to get people in the audience who’ve never been to the symphony before,” Ward says. The age spread of the Legends audience is wide. “We get 60-year-old rockers dancing in the aisles, and we get their 20- and 30-year-old children,” says Ward. The arrangements don’t just put the symphony in the back seats, laying down chords, but involves the players as coparticipants in the music. In a way, says Ward, it’s not too different from what groups like Emerson, Lake and Palmer did in the 1970s, incorporating symphonic instruments in their music. The Led Zeppelin concert will feature songs such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Immigrant Song,” “Black Dog” and others. The Rolling Stones concert will bring “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” “Ruby Tuesday,” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and additional hits. Considering the concerts’ appeal to both young and old, Ward finds the tributeband-with-orchestra concerts “oddly enough, a kind of family series.” What’s the bottom line for symphony orchestra concert repertoire? “Music is for everyone,” Ward says. “So we serve up something for all tastes.” mesaamp.com M arch 2017

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The first anniversary of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s passing approaches. Jimmy Walker, long-time friend, Phoenix businessman and the founder and chairman of Celebrity Fight Night, recalls some of Ali's greatest moments outside the ring. "Muhammad Ali, he's the greatest of all time," Walker says. He remembers Ali once saying, "The greatest religion in the world is the religion of love," and he practiced it. "He was more than a fighter; he stood for so many good causes. I think of Muhammad as someone who cared deeply about the sick, deeply about the poor and deeply about the elderly and children." Ali and Walker spent a lot of time together outside the ring, including attending more than 20 Phoenix Suns games together. “We would walk in unannounced and typically the entire building, 16-17,000 people, would give him a standing ovation," Walker says. "Then players would walk over, most of them in single file, and say, 'Hey champ, just wanted to meet you and shake your hand,' and they’d walk away saying, 'I just met Muhammad Ali.' He’d be waving people down so he could be with more people. We’d get up to leave the game, and he’d get another standing ovation. There’s nobody who can walk into an arena like that, night after night, and get standing ovations.”

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Ali reached out to people everywhere, even from a car on the road. “He’d love to roll the windows down and look at people, and they’d about drive off the road saying, 'My gosh, I just saw Muhammad Ali,'" says Walker. "He'd love that and he’d smile real big.” Walker recalls the time Ali would take reaching out to people to another level.

“I’d introduce him to someone, and if a guy was with his wife or girlfriend, he'd push the guy aside and put his arm around the girl and walk away and say, ‘That guy's a fool.’” Most importantly, Walker asserts, Muhammad loved people and was famous for his convictions. “In the four years of his greatest earning capacity, he stood against the war, he didn’t want to kill, and he forfeited his fame. He would have gone to prison for his beliefs. I don’t see a lot of people today willing to put the money aside for their beliefs and their cause. He stood for something. I think people respected him. He’s just a man who had a lot of love in his life for a lot of people.” One lesser-known project that Muhammad endorsed was the Never Give Up program at St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix

“One time, he had the window rolled down, we’d just left a Seattle Mariners baseball game, and he’s waving to people to follow us. We had about 25 cars following us, they all followed us to his home. So, we get out of the car and he invited them all to his house. Lonnie, Ali’s wife said, ‘Who are all these people? They’re strangers, they could hurt us or something,’ but Muhammad replies, ‘No, they’re my friends.”’ The boxing icon was a prankster and loved to perform magic tricks.

"It meant a lot to Muhammad. He loved to come down," remembers Walker. To date, between 500 and 600 homeless people are reached through this program every Monday. “He loved to be with people who had needs. The poor and those who were suffering — they were his favorite crowd. He wasn't looking for the celebrities; he was looking for people that were poor, who were homeless and needed help, like the sick and the elderly.”

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Jimmy first met Ali in 1996 when they were introduced at a Lakers basketball game.

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“I said, ‘Muhammad, you and I have a mutual friend in Ernie Shavers.’ He didn't say too much, so I repeated myself, and he [still] didn't say a lot, and I said, ‘Muhammad, Ernie loved you a lot,’ and Ali finally responded, ‘If he loved me so much why'd he hit me so hard?’” It was the start of a great friendship, and eventually, a collaboration that would raise nearly $127 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as other charities from Celebrity Fight Night’s 23 years. "He never once said no to me. He was always, ‘What can I do to help?’" adds Jimmy. This year, the elite gala will celebrate the legend. Emcee Reba McEntire, along with celebrities like Billy Crystal, Lonnie Ali, Brooks & Dunn, Colbie Caillat, Larry Fitzgerald, Carson Palmer, Brian McKnight, Dennis Quaid, Smokey Robinson, Mike Love, Evander Holyfield, Harrison Ford, Sharon Stone, Earnie Shavers, Billy Blanks and more will pay tribute. The event is held March 18, at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Tickets range from $2,000 to $5,000. You can also make donations online. Walker says the event will continue, as it always has, one year at a time. “This is a one-year event going on its 23rd year,” notes the founder.

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Four years ago, Celebrity Fight Night launched in Italy, thanks to Andrea Bocelli. Since then, some 300 celebrities join the famous singer each fall on a trip-of-a-lifetime chartered jet visit across the pond. This year, Bocelli will perform with Elton John at the Roman Colosseum.

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The events primarily support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Since 1997, the center has addressed the tremendous needs of people with Parkinson’s disease. It is perhaps the only center in the country to provide comprehensive access to research, clinical care, education, intervention, music therapy, physical therapies and more. “Our primary goal is to improve the daily quality of life for people living with this disease," says Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center director, Dr. Holly Shill, “whether it’s research avenues or through emotional support for patients and families.” Shill says they’re working on the addition of in-home and transportation services so the center can reach many immobile people who suffer from the debilitating disease. "I know this: Ali wanted to find a cure," Walker says. "There's still not a cure for Parkinson's disease, but the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center still continues to help people."

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Walker adds one last tribute: “I’ve always said this: There will never be another Muhammad Ali. They don’t make them like him anymore.” celebrityfightnight.org

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It’s March in the Valley, which means you can count on three things: temperatures in the mid-80s every day, throngs of out-of-state visitors filling ballparks from Scottsdale to Surprise, and plenty of locals playing hooky from work to get in on the fun.

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As Cactus League spring training gets underway, we also know a certain team in Mesa will still be partying months after its first World Series in more than 100 years. But as for the local team, fans aren’t sure what to expect. Long gone are the famous D-backs names like Gonzo and Gracie, replaced with names like Goldy and Greinke. So, we thought it was the perfect time to get to know one of the team’s up-and-coming pitchers, Archie Bradley. Beginning his fourth spring training with the club, Bradley is coming off a 2016 season that saw him go 8-9 in 26 starts for the D-backs. He had an earned run average of 5.02 with 143 strikeouts and 67 walks. He completed the season with a 4-1 mark and four no-decisions. In defeating the Padres on his last start of the season on October 1 at Chase Field, Bradley recorded a career-high with 11 strikeouts and struck out at least one batter in each of the seven innings he worked. For the 2017 season, Bradley remains in the conversation for a spot among the five starters manager Torey Lovullo will name by opening day. We caught up with the 24-year-old right-hander as he played a round at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in preparation for last month’s Annexus Pro-Am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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DID YOU KNOW? Archie Bradley went 12-1 as a senior at Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma, and was named The Oklahomanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 All-State Player of the Year while leading his team to a 36-2 record and a 6A state championship.

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Q: So, you’re playing golf right now? How often do you play? A: I started playing back in Oklahoma when I was 14, but I’ve been playing a lot more since I knew I was playing in the pro-am. My handicap is probably around a 12. I can hit it long off the tee, but accuracy sometimes becomes an issue. Of course, spring training is always a great time to get out on the course, play with teammates and friends, and just have a good time. Q: What’s your favorite golf course in the area? A: Kierland. It’s always in beautiful shape, well-manicured and the people always treat us well. Plus, I live about a mile down the road. Q: Are there any similarities between pitching and golf? A: For sure. I know there are teammates behind me when I’m on the mound, but just like swinging a club, when you’re throwing a pitch it’s all on you until the ball is hit. You control everything, and you decide everything. But the biggest similarity is when you throw a bad pitch and give up a hit, you have to forget it. The same is true with golf. If you hit a bad shot, you have to forget it and find a way to salvage it and put yourself in a good position. I’ve always said, if I could keep the same composure and have the same mental approach to golf as I do in baseball, I’d be a much better golfer. Q: What do you miss most about your hometown in Oklahoma? A: Like most people, I miss friends and family. There are people still around there who helped me get to where I am right now. It’s my comfort zone. I also do a lot of hunting in Broken Arrow. It’s a place I love to be. But it’s 68 degrees in February, and I’m playing golf in shorts in Scottsdale right now. I love it here.

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Q: Spring training is coming up at Salt River Fields. What’s your favorite part about this time of year?

Q: From your standpoint, what are the goals for the team this year?

A: Throughout the season, you bond and get close to your teammates. Then during the off-season, everyone goes their separate ways and we aren’t in contact as much. When spring training comes around, it’s exciting getting to see your teammates. It’s the optimism of what the team could be, new management, new front office. It’s a fun time to be around, and it means baseball is right around the corner.

A: I think we learned our lesson from last year about ignoring all the expectations from outside. We just need to form a competitive roster and put a team out there that this city and this state can get behind and root for again. We want to make baseball in Arizona competitive and fun again.

Q: You mentioned the new management. What are your initial thoughts on general manager Mike Hazen and the staff?

A: Fastball. The old No. 1. The heater. I’ve been getting up to 92-97 mph. I have been making tons of strides with the changeup, though.

A: I’ve had limited interaction with them so far. But when I talk to the public relations team and other coaches, they have nothing but good things to say. It’s nice to know the people above you are the right people for the job. Q: Do you see yourself as a starter or reliever this year? A: I’ve always been a starter. That’s what I’d like to be, but I’m here for whatever they need. If they want me in the bullpen, I’ll go to the bullpen. If they want me to start, I’ll start. I just want to be a part of this team and help them win in whatever capacity I can.

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Q: What’s your best pitch?

Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t a pro baseball player? A: Well, I committed to play quarterback at the University of Oklahoma before entering the Major League Baseball draft. So, I’d probably be playing football, or hunting, or coaching. Those are my passions outside of baseball. Q: What’s your favorite place to eat in Scottsdale? A: It has to be my favorite breakfast spot, Butters Pancakes and

Café at Hayden Road and Via de Ventura. My teammates and I are frequent visitors there. Q: Are you married? A: No, but I have a girlfriend whose brother was actually my first roommate in pro ball. He’s now in the Cubs front office. I have three guys who live with me, sometimes it’s four, sometimes it’s five, and we just have a good time. Q: What’s the story on the beard? A: I did the whole No-Shave November thing and my teammate Robbie Ray was always pushing me to grow one, so when November ended I just made up my mind to just let it grow. Q: You went from Missoula to Reno to the big leagues. What’s your greatest lesson from playing in the minor leagues? A: It was an amazing journey. Too often, I think we all get caught up in trying to make money and make it to the big leagues, which is great. But the ride itself — the five or six years I’ve been in pro ball — has been an unbelievable journey. The friendships. The hard times. The ups and downs. The stories. The fun times. Being called up, being sent down. I don’t take any of it for granted. I cherish every day I get to put on the uniform. And I try to make the most of it because you never know when that day will come when you have to hang up the cleats.

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The D-backs will be playing home spring training games through March 27 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The regular season schedule begins April 2 at Chase Field, when the D-backs host the San Francisco Giants. arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com

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CRU jiente Tacos PUTS THE CRUNCH IN TACOS

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Writer Shannon Severson Photographers Karlie Colleen and Debby Wolvos

Arcadia’s CRUjiente Tacos is not your average taco shop. It’s something much better. Need proof? San Antonio-born executive chef Rich Hinojosa is a classically trained five-star chef, having led kitchens at some of the country's top fine-dining destinations, from The Westin Maui Resort and Spa to Aspen Hotel Jerome, a stint at The Phoenician and, most recently, The Wigwam. Hinojosa is a taco champion. His creations have won multiple awards at the Arizona Taco Festival, including first place for his Korean fried chicken taco (yes, it’s on the menu). He and co-owner Jason Morris are certified sommeliers (wine professionals), hence the emphasis on CRU in the restaurant’s name. “The crunchy tacos are really what started the restaurant,” says Hinojosa. “Jason and I are taco fanatics, and I made these for him when he visited my family and me in Colorado. He immediately said they would be a hit in Phoenix. He asked me what the Spanish word was for crunchy and that’s how we got the name.”

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The addictive crunchy (crujiente) tacos, filled with beef, pork or lamb and then deep fried, take 10 hours to make. The meats are dry-rubbed or dry-brined, seared and braised, then hand-shredded and added back into the cooking liquid for ultimate tenderness before folded into waiting tortillas. “I like a lot of depth of flavor,” says Hinojosa. “It’s a nice, crunchy taco with a juicy interior. The edges of the meat get crispy. They’re delicious — everything you want a taco to be. The street tacos are the sexy tacos. They’re aesthetically pleasing. But they also have elements requiring a long cooking process. There’s nothing on the menu that’s quick to make.” As one might guess from the winning Korean taco, the restaurant’s menu selections are not confined to traditional taco ingredients. The street (calle) taco menu is filled with the unexpected, carefully developed flavors, and influenced from his time in Hawaii. There’s a blue crab taco, and a sushi-grade ahi poke taco served in a taro root shell, and pork belly with kimchi. For traditionalists, there are lengua, fish, and 36-

hour beef short rib tacos, a family recipe for mole (but served with duck), along with a taco of the week and an Argentinian-inspired Cedar River New York steak taco with chimichurri. Antojitos (including proper, creamy Texas queso), ceviche and salads round out the menu. “I wanted to achieve the right texture and flavor and balance it with originality,” says Hinojosa. “It’s meant to be harmonious, so when you have a bite of the food, you’re going to get it the way I designed it — to have the maximum amount of flavors and to hit as much of your palate as possible, so all of your senses are being activated. We try to bring that to every element at the restaurant.” The restaurant’s interior has a casual but classy vibe with a mix of textures: brick and a three-dimensional wood wall, corrugated metal fixtures accented with street art, high tables and cozy, high-backed banquette booths. The bar is rimmed with cushioned leather, and deep green wine bottles give a stained-glass effect behind the bar. Morris was meticulous in choosing the perfect lighting and acoustics. Hinojosa flew in a top mixologist from Hawaii for the job of expertly crafting the inventive cocktail menu. The drinks are well-rounded with shrubs, St. George green chili vodka, pisco, mezcal and small batch vodkas, all top-of-the-line. Most elements are made fresh in the kitchen by Hinojosa and his talented culinary team. True to the owners’ backgrounds, is a significant selection of wines, bourbon, whiskey and beer on tap, in bottles and a few in cans. Happy hour specials offered six nights a week, from 3 to 6 p.m., are a big draw as well. “It’s a neighborhood restaurant,” says Hinojosa. "We want people to feel comfortable coming in here, and I don’t want it to be the same experience twice. The same thing comes through with the food. It’s super thoughtful. Chef-driven restaurants are experiencing a revival in Phoenix, and we're excited to be a part of it." crutacos.com

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With a sun-kissed citrus filling and a buttery shortbread crust, these sweet and tangy lemon bars are the perfect embodiment of spring. Made with staple ingredients around the house, they are a convenient and crowd-pleasing dessert for baby showers, wedding showers, potlucks or brunches.

Lemon Bars Yield: 9-12 bars Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste 1 tablespoon lemon zest pinch of salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. (Tip: Overlap two pieces of parchment paper and hang about 2 inches over the edge to allow for easier removal later on). Grease the sides of the pan and the parchment paper. To prepare the crust, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, vanilla extract and lemon zest. With a wooden spoon, press the butter into the flour mixture until a soft dough is formed. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan with your fingers. If necessary, lightly dust your hands in flour to prevent them from sticking to the dough. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden brown around the edges.

Filling 2 large eggs, beaten 1 egg yolk 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup fresh lemon juice pinch of salt powdered sugar for serving Directions: While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and salt. Set aside. As soon as the crust is out of the oven, lower the heat to 325°F. Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake again for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set. Allow the pan to cool, then place into the refrigerator for at least two hours (preferably overnight). Once completely chilled, carefully remove the lemon bars from the pan and cut into bars. (Tip: Dip your knife into a glass of hot water and wipe with a towel between each cut to create smooth slices). Keep refrigerated until serving (up to 3-4 days). You may also store them in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks. Before serving, dust the tops with powdered sugar. Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

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