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Contents
Publisher Shelly Spence
Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn
Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence
Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett
Graphic artist Sam Paul
Advertising Consultant Brian Bluvas
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Whether you are an art aficionado, admirer or amateur, there is nothing quite like the opportunity to observe experienced and emerging artists hard at work on their craft within the comfort and confines of their own private studios. And where better to witness such breathtaking mastery than while touring through the scenic desert foothills of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale? It’s an event that is, quite literally, “hidden in the hills.” Sonoran Arts League’s 19th Annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale is the largest and longest running
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six-day tour in Arizona. If you’re new to the event, it’s an ideal chance to discover the depth and breadth of talent possessed by our local artists, several of whom are featured in this issue. Instead of walking from gallery to gallery, you’ll drive from studio to studio — and, more than likely, find something that perfectly fits your taste along the way. We’re making it even easier for you to get around with a detailed pullout map, which you can use to plot your preferred course. Whether you decide to visit during the
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weekend before or after Thanksgiving, there will be a cornucopia of beauty to gobble up and give thanks for this year. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
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Meet
Luebbe PhilMerrill & Sandy
Writer Peni Long Photographer Loralei Lazurek
Phil Merrill and Sandy Luebbe grew up in different countries and spanned the globe with their
Phil & Sandy If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email
separate careers and lives. But fate, friends and a love of horses brought them together. Phil is in some ways a rarity; a fifth generation Arizona native, he grew up on a ranch in Paradise Valley. As a boy, he and Navajo, his horse and best friend, could explore, hunt and gallop freely through the vast desert terrain. It was an adventurous childhood marked by a strong, unforgettable bond between boy and horse.
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As a young man, Phil moved from the open spaces of his ranch home to the open spaces of the sky. He acquired his pilot’s license and found a new calling with a new steed, an airplane, which in some ways needs the same careful and skilled guidance as his faithful Navajo. Phil’s career as a pilot led him to join the Arizona chapter of the Flying Samaritans, a volunteer group that helps transport health care workers and supplies to the underserved people of the Baja peninsula each month. Phil has been involved with the Samaritans for nearly 20 years, and his connection to the organization was an uncanny prelude to his future. By the year 2013, Phil had a good career and his own wireless Internet business. He had traveled much of the world and continued to help others through the Flying Samaritans. But then a friend talked him into a vacation to Costa Rica, where he met a young woman named Sandy.
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Sandy grew up on a farm in Canada and like Phil,
Following Saudi Arabia, Sandy moved to Germany for
started riding horses as a child — her family’s Shetland
awhile, and then to Italy. It was during one of her
ponies. When she was a teenager, her father bought her
excursions in Italy that she ran into nursing friends from
a half-Arab horse named Blaze, and she joined the 4-H
Canada. This chance meeting turned into Sandy’s next
Light Horse Club. She learned about the care of horses,
move as a cruise ship nurse with Holland America Line,
competed in barrel racing and trail classes and rode in
a career which lasted more than 14 years, took her to
local parades.
many world destinations and allowed her to ride horses in different countries and terrains, including New Zealand and
After graduating from college as a registered nurse
the lava rocks of Iceland.
with a specialty in emergency nursing, Sandy moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and began work at St.
For those times when she wasn’t serving on the cruise
Paul’s hospital, still finding time to ride and compete on
ships, Sandy made her home in Costa Rica, using vacation
Brutus, her racetrack thoroughbred, until he was retired.
time to ride into the jungles and savor the wildlife and
Sandy then took the reins of her life in hand and made
waterfalls.
a dramatic move to Saudi Arabia and the King Faisal Hospital in Riyadh. During her time there, she learned new
“The mist would settle on the mountains and jungle and
nursing skills and rode Arabian horses across the vast
create a cloud forest full of nature,” she remembers.
desert, which she remembers as a “surreal experience I will
“Scarlet macaws argued from the high tree tops, showing
never forget.”
their great red wing spans, and white-faced and howler monkeys showed themselves now and then. I just sat there
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in the middle of it all thinking, ‘If only I could share this
the property was a solitary, white PRE horse. Next door to
with someone!’”
Bar A was another stable with Spanish horses in training and coincidentally, Manuel Trigo, a trainer formerly of Costa
Her chance came when she met Phil.
Rica. Could there be a more fortuitous combination of circumstances leading the way to fulfilling a dream?
After being introduced by a mutual friend, Sandy invited Phil to join her on a trail ride through the Costa Rican jungle
In July 2014, the Bar A Ranch became the beginning of a
that had become so much a part of her life. That ride
new business focused on caring for and training horses.
became the starting point for a new adventure together,
But Phil still wanted a Spanish PRE dressage horse of
including a love for each other and for very special horses,
his own, so the hunt began, with hours spent looking for
a breed called the Pura Raza Española (PRE). Bred in Spain
Spanish horses locally and abroad. Determination paid off
for its nobility, perfect temperament and athleticism, the PRE
in November 2014, when Phil discovered a horse named
is strongly built, compact and elegant, with a thick mane
Samaritano IX in the south of Spain.
and tail. It is known as the “Horse of the Kings,” a prized war horse that is calm by nature.
It was meant to be. Phil the Flying Samaritan was drawn immediately to this special horse, a Grand Prix dressage
“The PRE is now a much sought-after breed for equestrian
champion. Phil and Sandy journeyed to Spain to meet
activities, including dressage and jumping, and is widely
Samaritano IX, who turned out to be even more than they
used in the movie industry,” says Sandy. It is also a rare
hoped for. They were immediately smitten by a horse “so
commodity in the United States.
full of presence and life, he melts the hearts of everyone who meets him.” They returned to Arizona with Samaritano
As Sandy and Phil became closer and began sharing
IX and a companion stallion, Gabito.
dreams, they started thinking of building a life and business centered on their love of horses, and began looking in
In December 2014, Phil was able to acquire the property
Arizona.
next to Bar A Ranch. When it came time to name the new facility, the choice was clear: El Samaritano Equestrian
During a drive in North Scottsdale one day, Phil and Sandy
Center. The combined facilities feature nearly 100 stalls and
came upon the Bar A Ranch. In the entrance paddock of
have become a full-time business with two outdoor and
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two indoor arenas specializing in dressage training for both horses and riders and providing educational horse clinics. A biannual “Celebrating Horses in Show” production for the horse-loving public features both Bar A Ranch and El Samaritano’s talented riders, trainers and, of course, horses. As Phil and Sandy build their business, their vision is to create a facility not only for clients and trainers but also for spectators, with competitive shows and spectacular productions. What is so special about Bar A and El Samaritano? The answer is in the extra care and attention provided, including misting systems, live-in caretakers, three types of foliage for horse feed and stall cleaning twice a day. The facilities offer competitive dressage training, a discipline that emphasizes the harmony between horse and rider, something that Phil relates to his pilot experience. “Horses are so sensitive,” he says. “They are as delicate as the instrumentation in an airplane cockpit.” But they are also competitive. Samaritano IX recently received first place in two different classes in the Coconino dressage trials in Flagstaff and is moving on to compete in the Andalusian World Cup competition in Las Vegas. Phil and Sandy were married on January 10, 2015 at their El Samaritano Equestrian Center, witnessed by family, friends and two stallion mascots. Sandy has joined the Flying Samaritans as a volunteer nurse and flies with Phil when she can. She also volunteers her help at the stables — in some ways managing services just as you might for the guests and crew of a cruise ship. It’s a lot to handle, but for Phil and Sandy, it could not be a better fit. They thank each day for each other ... and for their love of horses. bararanch.net flyingsamaritans.com elsamaritanoequestriancenter@gmail.com philipcmerrill@earthlink.net November 2015
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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans
Nov. 7, 8 MIMFest Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird headlines the Musical Instrument Museum’s biggest event of the year — an outdoor festival featuring 20 local, national and international musical acts, global fare from 12 food trucks, dancers, artists and fun activities for the whole family. Check website for full lineup. $15-$35. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000, mim.org.
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Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival Experience all facets of the arts at the Seventh Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival. This event brings together extraordinary fine art, imported and domestic wines, tasty eateries, live musical performances and, new this year, Western fashion designs. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
Nov. 1 Gold Fever Family Workshop Learn about Cave Creek’s gold history by mining chocolate chip cookies and using them to purchase supplies and food for a gold exchange. Free with museum admission. 1:30-3 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
Nov. 4-8 Charles Schwab Cup Championship Watch the top 30 players on the Champions Tour’s official money list compete for two coveted trophies in this season-ending event. Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 Desert Hills Dr. 480-595-4011, desertmountain.com.
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Nov. 7 Christmas Craft Sale and Boutique Shoppers at this craft sale and boutique can browse handmade jewelry, quilts and sculptures, as well as naturopathic lotions, oils and cosmetics. Proceeds benefit the
Nov. 6-8
Nov. 6
Jubilate Music Program. 8 a.m.
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
Arizona Animal Hospital Open House Meet Dr. Brett Cordes and his team of animal experts
More than 150 award-winning fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad display artwork in all mediums and subjects,
Christ Anglican Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., 480-4880525, christchurchaz.com.
while a vast array of domestic and imported wines are available for tasting. $3. $10 for wine tasting. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.
for a fun day of giveaways, prizes, New Mexican fare and live music from Dave Sheehy. 4-7 p.m. Arizona Animal Hospital, 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 160, 480-606-8083, arizonaanimalhospital.com.
Nov. 7
Nov. 6, 7 Holiday Bazaar Our Lady of Joy Catholic
Nov. 6-8
Church hosts its Ninth Annual
Wild West Days
Holiday Bazaar featuring more
The Town of Cave Creek
than 70 hand-picked vendors
celebrates its Western heritage
selling one-of-a-kind pottery,
with a variety of family-
jewelry, fashions and artwork.
friendly events, including
Proceeds benefit community
a parade, bathtub races,
projects. Free. 9 a.m. to 4
mutton busting, rodeos and
p.m. Our Lady of Joy Catholic
a poker run trail ride. Check
Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd.,
website for event schedule
oloj.org.
and locations. 480-488-1800, wildwestdayscavecreek.com.
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Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship’s Starry Knights Fundraiser Enjoy a special evening with cocktails, dinner, dessert, auctions and more, all in support of Camelot’s free therapeutic horsemanship program for adults and children with disabilities. $125, single ticket; $1000, table for 10. 6-9 p.m. Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., camelotaz.org.
Nov. 10 Miner’s Dinner Support Cave Creek Museum with this fundraiser that lets you eat like a miner under the stars and experience the gold fever that put Cave Creek on the map. $50. 4:30-9 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.
Nov. 11 Carefree Veterans Day Celebration The Town of Carefree honors
IT’S TUNE-UP TIME veterans with this celebration featuring speakers from the armed forces, a musical tribute by Don Morosic and the Main Event Swing Band, light refreshments and an opportunity to donate items for shipment to troops
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Nov. 11 MIM Concert: The R. Carlos Nakai Jazz Quartet and Sihasin R. Carlos Nakai blends his Navajo-Ute heritage with classical, new age and world-beat jazz music to perform the Native American flute in a truly oneof-a-kind way. $32.50-$37.50. 7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000, mim.org.
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Nov. 11 DFC-AAS Lecture: Navajo Code Talkers Dr. Laura Tohe discusses the Navajo Code Talkers, a select group of Navajo men enlisted in the Marines who developed a secret code for use during World War II. Free. 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.
Nov. 12 Crafty Fall Card-Making Card crafter Melissa Sunde helps crafters make three fall greeting cards. Supplies provided. Registration required by November 4. $15. 2 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org. November 2015
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Nov. 12 Black Mountain Star Party Come view the night stars
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through high-powered telescopes and learn about
7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley
Mindquest Speaker Series: Artist Jim Covarrubius
Community College at Black
Local artist Jim Covarrubias
Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St.,
shares his journey as a
constellations, meteors and other celestial events. Free.
602-493-2600, paradisevalley.
historian, movie producer,
edu/blackmountain.
artist, curator, teacher, author
Dec. 6
Nov. 13-15 Arizona Opera Presents “Florencia en el Amazonas” The Arizona Opera performs composer Daniel Catán’s
and creator of a new opera
Pinnacle Concert Series Presents Celebration of Christmas The magic and promise of the Christmas season come alive with this beloved annual holiday concert featuring a mixture of bells, brass, strings, winds and voices. Free. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. pinnacleconcerts.com.
mystical cruise through the
in 2016. $20. 7 p.m. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., 480-488-1090, azfcf.org.
Nov. 18 Taste, The Missing Nutrient
Amazon, as inspired by celebrated author Gabriel
Chef Michele Redmond, MS, RD
García Márquez. Tickets start
leads this interactive talk and
at $25. Check website for times. Symphony Hall, 75 N.
Cave Creek Cactus Classic
tasting session that explores
Second St., 602-266-7464,
traverses more than 23 miles
how the nutrient-based eating
azopera.org.
of beautiful mountain and
model promoted by the Dietary
Sonoran desert trails. Proceeds
Guidelines for Americans
benefit Cave Creek Regional
misses an important motivator
Nov. 13-15 Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts Purchase art and enjoy good food and music at this annual festival featuring nearly 500
Park, Maricopa Trail and Spur Cross Conservation Area. Check website for entry fees and event times. 9 a.m. Flat Tire Bike Shop, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., dfmba.org.
artisans. Free. 10 a.m. to 5
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p.m. Downtown Fountain Hills, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com.
Certified Local Fall Festival Celebrate all things local to
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Arizona with this family-friendly
Cave Creek Cactus Classic
food and more than 100 local
Touted as the best mountain bike race in the state, the
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event featuring live music, vendors. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portland Parkway, 10 W.
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Portland
Nov. 16 Foothills Caring Corps Charity Golf Tournament Support the Foothills Caring Corps by showing your golf skills at Mirabel’s Tom Faziodesigned golf course for this fifth annual tournament. $350, includes golf, food and beverages. 8:30 a.m. Mirabel Golf Club, 37100 N. Mirabel Club Dr., 480-488-1105, foothillscaringcorps.com.
for healthy eating. 2-3:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-4882286, dfla.org.
Nov. 20 Pinnacle Concert Series Presents The Spirit of Phoenix An institution in the Valley for more than 70 years, The Spirit of Phoenix performs their award-winning barbershop harmonies. $25-$35. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., pinnacleconcerts.com.
Nov. 20-22 The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival An impressive array of vintage and antique dealers and artisans showcase the most exciting vintage furniture and decor, fashion, adornment and handwrought and handmade items in the West. $7. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., thebigheap.com.
Nov. 20-22, 27-29 Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale Art enthusiasts, patrons and serious collectors can tour the studios of nearly 200 artists and purchase original works of art in this self-guided tour and sale. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check website for participating artists and studio locations. 480-575-6624, hiddeninthehills.org.
Nov. 21 Desert Discovery Day Discover the wonder and beauty of the Sonoran Desert with a day of outdoor experiences and hands-on education. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jewel of the Creek Preserve, 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., 480-488-6131, dflt.org.
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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements therapy boost options:
Nov. 21
platelet rich plasma (PRP)
Living Music Performance Series: Eric Lu, Piano Prodigy
DermaFile (suctionless, crystal-
Seventeen-year-old piano
free microdermabrasion),
prodigy Eric Lu headlines the
custom facials, acne facials,
and vitamin C intravenous drip. In addition, she provides
new season of Christ the Lord
dermaplaning and no-peel
Lutheran Church’s Living Music
peels. For more information,
Performance Series. $30. 4
visit nvmedicalcenter.com or
p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran
skinrevisionaz.com.
Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2081,
Desert Foothills land Trust Hosts Photo Contest
ctlcarefree.org.
The Desert Foothills Land Trust once again hosts its Mountains of
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Mountain or Daisy Mountain for a chance to win a free glider ride
Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon
accompanied by a description of where the shot was taken and
Arizona Republic food critic Dominic Armato talks about great Phoenix restaurants
the Land Trust photo contest. Share your favorite shots of Black or a Lake Pleasant sightseeing cruise for two. Entries must be an acceptance of the rules and photo release terms. Deadline to enter is 4 p.m. on November 6. Online voting begins November 13 and ends at 4 p.m. on December 11. For more information and to submit photos, visit dflt.org.
and special dishes during this luncheon open to new and longtime residents of Scottsdale and the
Carefree Desert Gardens, magicbirdfestivals.com.
surrounding areas. 11 a.m.
newcomersclubofscottsdale.com.
When it comes to four-legged fashion, there’s a new top dog
Nov. 27-29
Moon Valley Country Club, 151 W. Moon Valley Dr.,
Bella Cane Boutique Now Open in Carefree
101 Easy St., 480-488-2014,
in town: luxury dog boutique
Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival
Bella Cane is now open in Carefree. Pup-loving patrons
Enjoy open-air shopping with
can expect a broad assortment
a wide variety of jury-selected
of high-end accessories, from
fine arts and crafts, dining
collars and leashes to puppy
options, wine tasting and
Nov. 27-29 Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival
officer, Maxine combines her
the little ones around in. An
to 5 p.m., Stagecoach Village,
knowledge of nutrition with the
array of organic and gluten-
7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
Set within the tranquil beauty of Carefree Desert Gardens, this event showcases Southwest-inspired art, entertainment and cuisine, with performances by worldchampion Native-American hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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tote bags and purses to cart
musical entertainment. 10 a.m.
SkinRevision Joins North Valley Medical Center J. Maxine MacGwyre, owner of SkinRevision, has joined forces with North Valley Medical Center (NVMC) in Carefree. As a licensed medical aesthetician and certified laser safety
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latest skincare technologies
free dog treats are also
to provide a uniquely holistic
available for purchase, and the
approach for her patients.
store features an assortment
She focuses her practice on
of dog-themed artwork and
collagen stimulation therapy,
other specialty items for folks
also known as microneedling,
whose love for their four-
due to its effectiveness in
legged friends extends to their
skin rejuvenation by aiding
taste in home decor. Visit the
with the mitigation of laxity,
boutique at 201 Easy St., Ste.
wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
101. For more information,
Through her partnership
contact owner Misty Dibella at
with NVMC, Maxine offers
602-525-9285 or mndibella@
two collagen stimulation
gmail.com.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Preston’s Steakhouse Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year by gathering with friends and family to celebrate the season at Preston’s Steakhouse. The restaurant will be open on November 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering an outstanding three-course menu for only $49.99 per guest. Preston’s inviting atmosphere is the relaxing antidote to hectic holiday entertaining. Best of all, they’ll do the dishes. Dine-in only. Reservations are required and may be booked by phone or by visiting prestonsscottsdale.com. Preston’s is located at 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. at the Citadel. For additional information, please contact Ken Peters at ken@nocturnaldesign.com.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Announces New Exhibition To mark the 50th anniversary of Cowboy Artists of America (CAA), Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West presents “A Salute to Cowboy Artists of America and a Patron, the Late Eddie Basha: 50 Years of Amazing Contributions to the American West,” from November 7, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The exhibition showcases one painting or bronze by each of the 77 artists who were members of CAA, and pays tribute to the late Eddie Basha, a prominent Arizona grocer and leader in Arizona education and the arts whose legacy includes the country’s largest privately owned collection of contemporary Western American and American Indian art. For more information, visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
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Writer Tom Scanlon
Every good school has that go-to person — the one hustling
challenges them to continually think of others before
behind the scenes, setting up the framework for the rallies,
themselves. She is very well organized, is a tireless worker
dances, shows and other activities that become lifelong
and she loves kids. That is a great combination of skills for
memories for students. At Notre Dame Preparatory, the go-to
any educator.”
is Brenda Beers, also known as “the pep lady.” You can call her a perennial teenager, but don’t tell her to “Brenda is passionate about Catholic education and is
grow up because she never will. She doesn’t just do her job
committed to helping students become their best selves,”
as Notre Dame Prep’s director of student activities; she lives
says James Gmelich, Notre Dame Prep’s principal. “She
it, charging through long hours with interminable enthusiasm.
has very high expectations for her student leaders and
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“I love my job; it’s my passion,” she says, on a night with a full agenda of activities in front of her. “I was involved in student council through high school and I loved it. Now I get to go through high school every year. I get to go to prom, I get to go to homecoming, I get to go to pep rallies … I get to go to camp and dress up and make a fool of myself.” Overseeing the Student Government Association (SGA) and 30 other clubs on campus is the perfect job for someone like Beers, who throws herself into high school life to such a great extent that she seems like “one of the kids.” “I love dressing up in costumes to fit the theme,” she says. “I have made a fool of myself dancing in front of 800 students. I taught everyone at camp last summer how to dance, ‘80s style. I have spent 17 hours at school for multiple days in a row to prep for homecoming events and I have cried from laughing so hard at camp or because I ache for what my students have to go through in their lives each year.” The only downside about her eight years at NDP: “I have felt like I abandoned my own kids at times so I could make my students’ experiences more memorable.” But no more, as now her daughters, Caitlin (class of 2018) and Cassidy (class of 2019), are both at NDP and on SGA. That leaves Brent, Brenda’s husband, as the odd man out. “One of my daughters is involved in volleyball. My sophomore is in drama,” Beers says. “My husband said the other day, ‘I’m feeling very distant from my family.’” To which Brenda says, “No problem, come help out!” Indeed, she has tapped into her husband’s skills as a contractor on many occasions. Many days and nights, the only place to see Beers is at the North Scottsdale campus, where she has been a fixture since 2007. Take a fairly typical Friday in October. She left home in Mesa around 6:30 a.m. to be at school by 7:15 in the morning. After a day of teaching Christian leadership and student government, the dismissal bell rang at 3 p.m. While other teachers and staff headed for their cars, Beers started preparing November 2015
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for football game-related activities and to meet and help
a carnival after the homecoming game. A couple of weeks
host a group of junior high students.
later, on November 8, Beers will gear up for Eighth Grade Day, with junior high students from around Phoenix invited to
Even after the game ended, her day wasn’t done; there was
spend the day at NDP and see what the Catholic school is
still a neon dance for the visiting junior high students. She
all about.
was home around midnight, capping a 16-hour day. “We showcase all of the fun stuff we do on campus,” Beers
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It’s a schedule that would exhaust most, but Beers can’t get
says. “We start off with a huge pep rally — that’s one of
enough of it. In late October, her student council put on
best events. Today’s kid culture is blasted with so much
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social media. When we do pep rallies, it’s a show trying to entertain the kids. Then there’s cheerleading, pom, drum line, the robotics club….” November is a big month for NDP athletics, and Beers’ student council kids will be leading the pep as the football team battles for the playoffs on the new Bemis Field, the outstanding girls’ volleyball team makes a run for the state title and the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams start their seasons. There is also a blood drive, Grandparents’ Day and the NDP Thanksgiving week tradition, the Bemis Bowl. December will be as busy as November, with the school’s first semi-formal dance on December 5 followed by Christmas Spirit Week. In addition to the 60 students involved with student council, Beers oversees more than 50 other activities and groups, including Asian club, baking club, blood drive committee, DJ club, speech and debate, thespians society and more.
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Writer Nigel Spence
At the beginning of 1987, the first year that Kenny Perry
fun, but we have three grown kids with five grandkids, and
had full playing privileges on the PGA Tour, he told his
we want to be close to them.”
dad that if he could just win one time, he would be happy. When it comes to discussing his career, Perry is as honest Fast-forward 28 years, 14 PGA Tour victories, eight
as his tee shots are long. Thirty years after he first teed
Champions Tour victories, two Ryder Cup appearances, a
off on the PGA tour, he has decided that 2015 was the
happy 33-year marriage, three children, five grandchildren
perfect time to transition to the Champions Tour full-time.
— and it is easy to see why the guy from the golfing obscurity of Western Kentucky University is often seen with
“I can still get it out there 300 yards, but it is a matter of
a smile on his face.
wanting it,” he said. “I don’t want it out there [in the PGA Tour] like I used to. I’ve done that deal.
While Perry spends most of his time in his native Kentucky, he does own a home in North Scottsdale.
“I’m tired of living in hotels. I’m tired of trying to be the best player in the world. That’s why I love the Champions
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“Sandy and I love it out here,” he told me. “We love the
Tour. All of the guys I grew up aspiring to be like are now
Scottsdale area. We love the people, and what I really like
good friends. … Don’t get me wrong, we’re still competitive,
is the openness. I’d like to live out here, that would be
we just don’t beat balls from sunup till sundown anymore.”
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Perry played the PGA Tour for the first part of 2015, a
by Jack Nicklaus; twice took The Colonial, known to the
farewell tour of sorts to thank the sponsors, supporters,
players as “Hogan’s Alley” after the great Ben Hogan; and
volunteers and friends he accumulated through three
topped The Arnold Palmer Invitational once.
decades of professional golf. He concluded his PGA Tour career at The Memorial tournament, hosted by Jack
“I figured I started winning so late in my career that I was
Nicklaus, site of Kenny’s first PGA Tour victory in 1991. His
never going to win the career grand slam, but I figured if
results were mixed by his standards, with his best finish
I could have just won the Byron Nelson, I would have had
of the year coming at the AT&T Byron Nelson Invitational,
the legends of golf slam,” Perry joked, laughing off the
where his putting game got the best of him and left him
memories of championships that slipped away.
in a tie for 16th place. On two occasions, the 1996 PGA Championship in his After a little prodding, Perry admitted that he wanted to
native state of Kentucky, and in 2009 at The Masters,
win that tournament almost as much as he wanted to win
Perry stood on the 72nd tee with a one-stroke lead, only
a major championship because of his personal relationship
to bogey the last holes and be defeated in the ensuing
with Byron Nelson. It would have been more than just a
playoffs.
cherry on top of a list of significant achievements; during Perry’s career, he thrice collected The Memorial hosted
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whose unorthodox swing earned him notoriety, Perry’s career will be remembered far longer than the criticizing experts expected. Perhaps Perry’s fondest memory came at the 2008 Ryder Cup, the last successful campaign for the United States, held at Valhalla in Kentucky. As a 48-yearold, Perry racked up a trio of wins on the PGA Tour to qualify for the team, making him the fourth-oldest player to represent the United States in the biannual matches. With the team holding a two-point lead heading into the Sunday singles matches, Perry was sent out in the fifth spot and handily defeated Henrik Stenson, 3&2. Beside the 16th green stood the victor, Kenny Perry, Sr., a man who wore a suit to sell insurance all of his working days, and bib-front overalls over a flannel shirt in his retirement. The embrace they shared on that green is a lasting memory for Perry, and a part of Kentuckian golf folklore. In 2010, Perry celebrated his silver birthday and qualified for the Champions Tour. He won first in 2011, and again in 2012. The following year would prove a watershed season for him as he broke his drought in Major Championships by collecting the Constellation Senior Players Championship followed by the U.S. Senior Open. He earned 18 top 25 finishes in 20 starts, but he capped the year with an even more impressive feat: the Schwab Cup.
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Tom Lehman, Mark O’Meara, Tom Watson and a list of
“My game is still hanging in there, so I am going to keep
Hall of Famers, you know it’s funny. … [t]he Schwab Cup is
playing, I guess,” he said. “But we need to slow down and
what we all shoot for from the beginning of the year, and
enjoy the rest of what we’ve got left.
the player who walks away with that title just knows that he was the best player that year.”
“We’ve been married 33 years, but I tell Sandy I have only known her for 16 because I was gone for half of them. I
Perry’s 2015 Champions Tour season will end here in
want to go to some Little League games, some peewee
Scottsdale with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship,
football and dance recitals. I missed a lot of that with my
November 5-8 at Desert Mountain. Three players lead the
kids because I was on the road; with grandkids, that gives
pack and are vying for the season-long title: Bernhard
me a second chance.”
Langer, Colin Montgomery and Jeff Maggert. Perry and the rest of the 30-player field can only vie for the role of
If you are ever in Franklin, Kentucky, passing by a baseball
spoiler this year. The quality golf played by the 30 best
or football field, or attending a dance recital, be on the
Champions Tour players on one of the finest golf course
lookout for a tall, smiling guy with a Callaway cap and
developments in the world cannot be matched, and it is
Wranglers. Chances are, you just found Kenny Perry.
here in our own backyard. pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/charles-schwab-cupAt the completion of the event, Kenny will have time
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Frida Kahlo, by Guillermo Kahlo, 1926 ŠFrida Kahlo Museum
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Writer Donna Kublin
A selection of 241 images important to Mexican
Edward Weston, Nickolas Muray, Lola Alvarez Bravo
painter Frida Kahlo, along with a companion
and others.
exhibit that showcases items selectors imagine the painter would have liked to have owned, will
The photos are organized into six main subjects:
be on display at the Heard Museum beginning
The Origins; The Blue House; Politics, Revolutions
October 31.
and Diego; Her Broken Body; Frida’s Loves and Photography. They throw new light on Kahlo’s
The combination of these two exhibits provides
work as an artist, provide a way of understanding
insight into Kahlo’s life and times: her worldview,
her life in historical and cultural context and
the people she loved, her passions and the pain
demonstrate her passion for Mexico.
she suffered almost constantly for most of her life. For those introducing themselves to her legacy,
Kahlo had a very special relationship with
the exhibit is a window into the soul of one of the
photography. Besides her personal background —
20th century’s most intriguing artists.
both her father, Guillermo Kahlo, and her maternal grandfather were professional photographers —
“In addition to gaining better understanding of
she brought different uses to photography. She
Kahlo, the two exhibits also provide insights into
collected daguerreotypes and visiting cards from
Mexico in the mid-20th century,” says Janet
the 19th century. She kept photographs upon
Cantley, curator of the Heard Museum. “People
which she put her personal stamp, cutting things
who are interested in photography, folk art or
out from them, writing dedications on them and
the cultural and political climate in Mexico during
personalizing them as if they were paintings.
that period will also find something to enjoy and
appreciate.”
Some of the images have red lipstick kisses, while others are trimmed or folded. Some photographs
The 241 photographs in the exhibit were chosen
have personal notations on the reverse.
from a collection of 6,500 images that are part
of an archive at La Casa Azul, or the Blue House,
A companion exhibit, “Las Favoritas de Frida,”
where Kahlo lived, and taken by Tina Modotti,
explores the life and times of Kahlo through
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Frida painting the portrait of her father by Gisèle Freund, 1951 ŠFrida Kahlo Museum
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various items. What would Frida Kahlo wear? What kinds of folk art would she surround herself with? To answer those questions, the Heard went to the Phoenix Fridas. This collective of nine artists founded a decade ago draws inspiration from Kahlo’s life, work and attitude. The Fridas worked with the Heard to select items from the museum’s substantial collection of Mexican art and provide explanations of why they think Frida would have liked the items they selected. In their search, they discovered treasures that look like they were pulled straight from Kahlo’s closet — colorfully embroidered blouses, large stone necklaces, shawls (rebozos) and ornate jewelry with beads and coins. Other works of art might be found on her bedside table, bookshelf or wall: a lively tree of life; ceramic animal figures; copper and wood masks; and vibrant textiles. Frida loved her animals, making pets of small deer, Mexican hairless dogs, parrots and monkeys. They’ve selected some figurines from the collection that are irresistible. Interviews with each member of the Fridas — Emily Costello, Monica Gisel, Carmen Guerrero, Anita Mabante Leach, Gloria Casillas-Martinez, Monique Mata, Kathy Murillo, Annalisa Serna and Veronica Verdugo Lomeli — are included in a 30-minute video that will be screened in the gallery during the exhibit. Members of the group will also assist with exhibit-related programs. An interactive family section features a kitchen where kids can assemble tacos, write letters to Kahlo and stamp lipstick kisses on reproduced, illustrated letters. “Cooking, entertaining and presentation of food was extremely important to Kahlo,” says Cantley. “To honor this, we included the taco-making activity and, as well, the cafe has recreated one of her dishes as part of the Kahlo theme.” In addition to the October 31 opening, several special events and programs are planned, including first Friday’s, panel discussions and workshops. The main exhibit, “Frida Kahlo: Her Photos,” will be on display until February 8, 2016. “Las Favoritas de Frida” will be on display through September 25, 2016. 602-252-8840 heard.org
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Writer Rebecca Zaner
I sat there with the brush in my hand, focusing intently
“What a masterpiece.”
on the blank coloring book that lay in front of me. I dipped the brush into the cup of paint and then
As a child, this is how I always thought of my grandma;
carelessly ran the brush over the entire page. I picked
very alert and happy. She was quite the artist. She had
up my head to admire my fine work of art and heard
painted hundreds of watercolors that hung on every
my grandma chuckle. She grabbed my hand and helped
wall in her house. My grandfather (Papa) was extremely
me direct my new approach.
proud of her work and displayed it everywhere he could.
“Here, you hold it like this,” she said, fixing my hand
Papa and Grandma lived in New York, where my family
position on the brush, “and try to stay in the lines.
would visit throughout my childhood. No matter what
That’s what they’re for.”
time of the year or where we were, the house was always filled with music and the family was always
I tried again, this time painting circles inside each set of
gathered around a piano singing together. Grandma’s
lines.
favorite song was “Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz.” She always told me how much she loved to
“Better,” she smiled. “Only this time, stroke the brush in
hear me sing that song.
one direction. It’s much neater that way.” As the years went by, our traditions grew scarce as When I finally finished she said, “Now you have to
grandma began to change. I didn’t realize until I was
sign it.”
older that grandma had Alzheimer’s disease ever since I was 6 years old. I was so young when it started to
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With much concentration, I wrote my name as best as
develop that I became accustomed to her being a tad
a 3-year-old could. Grandma stood back and exclaimed,
forgetful. I barely remember her before the disease;
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there are few memories that remain intact. As I grew older and became more aware of her condition, I actually began to see her memory decreasing. She stopped painting, and when I asked her to paint for me again, she said she didn’t remember how, though she’d been painting all her life. Papa would often deny the fact that Grandma had Alzheimer’s disease. He tried to convince the family that she was perfectly fine and very capable of taking care of herself. They continued living in New York until 2005, when a terrible situation altered our lives immeasurably: Papa was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was in terrible pain and couldn’t call my family for help. After many unreturned phone calls, my family, aware of this prognosis, came to the realization that something could be terribly wrong. My dad drove to New York to check up on my grandparents after not hearing from them in days. When Dad arrived at their house, he found Papa lying helpless in the living room and Grandma sitting at the kitchen table reading a newspaper, thin as a rail, obviously not eating. Her disease made her completely unaware of Papa’s condition and it became clear to my father that she could no longer take care of herself, and Papa could no longer take care of her. Dad drove them both to Maryland, where he admitted Papa into the NIH hospital for care. Grandma spent every day at Papa’s bedside. She would constantly ask and repeat the same questions: “What’s wrong with Gene? When will Gene be coming home?” Papa died a few weeks later. Grandma was devastated; however, she was unable to recall how Papa passed away. Shortly after Papa’s death, my family moved to Arizona. Grandma’s memory had declined a great deal and my parents could no longer properly care for her alone. She was admitted into a nursing home with other Alzheimer’s patients just five minutes from our home. She never asked about Papa and spoke of him only when the family mentioned him. For many years following, we visited Grandma every day. We shared with her our upcoming events or new successes, knowing she would not remember any of it. It made her happy at that moment, and that’s all that November 2015
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mattered. When asked about her life many years ago, she
her shallow breathing. As I watched her sleep, I thought
would start telling us a detailed story as if it had happened
about the painting she helped me create when I was 3. She
yesterday and she assumed that Papa had been gone
took my hand and taught me the secret to her artistry.
for many more years than he had been. It was clear that
Here I was, holding her hand now, knowing that she could
Grandma had no concept of time.
never teach me how to hold that paintbrush again. I thought of all the times I’d sung for her, how she loved to
As years passed, Grandma’s life, as well as my family’s,
hear my voice. She would smile and say, “You’re going to
changed in many ways because of her disease. She used
make it big one day, and I hope I’m around to see it.”
to live every day with memories of yesterday and hopes for tomorrow. Alzheimer’s made her life seem like one of
I leaned in toward her bed and placed my face by hers.
her paintings. She lived for the moment; she saw only the
I put my mouth to her ear, as if to kiss it, and quietly
picture that was put in front of her and when that moment
started to sing to her, “Somewhere over the rainbow,
was gone, she forgot that it ever existed. Grandma reached
way up high, there’s a land that I’ve heard of once in a
a stage of Alzheimer’s disease where she could no longer
lullaby….”
remember that we were her family. When we would visit, she spoke to us as though we were casual acquaintances.
Her chest rose and fell as she breathed.
This was the most tragic development for my family. “Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue….” Grandma passed away in May 2011. In the days before her passing, she was incapable of communicating. It was terribly
Her fragile frame continued its quiet motions. I kept singing
difficult for my family to sit by her bedside every day
as I held her hand, “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the
without hearing her speak. We talked to her still, in hopes
rainbow, why, oh why can’t I?”
that she could hear us, but not one person could capture a response or acknowledgement from her. While alone with
Just as I sang the last line of her favorite song, I heard a
her one day just before she passed, I shared a special
murmur escape her lips. It sounded like she was humming
moment with her that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
or trying to speak. There was the tiniest twitch at the corners of her mouth and I knew that she was smiling. I
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I sat there with her hand in mine alone in her hospice
squeezed her hand and for a moment, I felt her give a
room. She was bedridden and still; her eyes were closed.
small squeeze back. I smiled sadly and thought to myself,
All was silent in the room except for the quiet whispers of
“What a masterpiece.”
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In memory of my grandma, my family will be walking in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 14 in downtown Phoenix. The Alzheimer’s Association seeks to advance research to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease. If the government does not start funding more research, there won’t be a cure. Along with research development, the foundation also provides care and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s. Through support groups, help lines and other forms of early stage programming, the foundation helps families plan for the future and live with the present. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. There is currently no cure, and Alzheimer’s also does not have treatment or prevention methods. I support this foundation because the disease has personally affected my family. Even those who have not yet been directly affected should support this cause because “yet” is the key word. “Anyone that has a brain can get Alzheimer’s,” said James Fitzpatrick, director of program and advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter. “No one is immune. As a whole, we are not getting younger. Our population is growing. Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. It is important not to make light of this. It is not an elderly disease; it’s a human disease, a life disease, a family disease. People need to talk about it. It needs to become real. We need to talk about it as a nation. At the end of the day, we get to be ourselves and those with this disease do not. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Our political views may differ, but everyone is human and we can all sit down and talk about the disease as a good conversation.” Life doesn’t end with a diagnosis. My family was blessed to spend more than 10 years with my grandma while living with Alzheimer’s. I walk for the Alzheimer’s Association. I walk for the cure. I walk for a world without this disease. I walk for Grandma Norma. Join me. act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/AZDesertSouthwest?pg=team&fr_id=7317&team_id=299417 November 2015
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Writer Lauren Strait
The Homestead Playhouse, DC Ranch’s community theater
manager of events and programs for DC Ranch Community
program, will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” from
Council.
November 19-22 in North Scottsdale. The play follows Tom, a new teacher who is nervous about Directed by Lindsay McEuen with musical direction by
the first day of school. Characters representing parts of
Kira Rugen and choreography by Erin Nielson, the youth
his personality come to life to help his students learn
production features 42 performers ranging in age from
using music and imagination. Memorable songs include
8-14. Specially adapted from the Emmy award-winning
“Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill” and “Three is a Magic
educational cartoon series of the 1970s, this lively stage
Number.”
version delivers catchy tunes with fun lyrics that cleverly incorporate lessons on grammar, math, history, civics and
Launched in 2006 by the DC Ranch Community Council,
science.
The Homestead Playhouse was created in response to interest in and demand for performing arts programming in
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“The kids have so much fun, they don’t even realize
and around DC Ranch. Since that time, the Playhouse has
how much they are learning,” says Gabi Enriquez, senior
produced 20 productions, including a variety of musicals.
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The vision of The Homestead Playhouse is to create masterpieces where individuals emerge through the magic of performing arts. “Part of our mission is to facilitate events and programs to offer connectedness and engagement for our residents,” says Enriquez. “One of our most popular activities is offering arts and theater cultivation to the youth of our community. It’s grown over the years and blossomed into a full-blown theater with two productions a year.” Both residents and non-residents are allowed to participate in the youth theater activities. They offer a wide variety of auditions, as well as singing, acting and blocking workshops to help kids hone their skills. “The Homestead Playhouse is a unique and rewarding program that offers our youth a way to appreciate the arts right in their own backyard,” says Enriquez. “Some of our residents have even grown up and gone on to pursue an acting career in New York City.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and can be purchased online. dcranch.com “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” Performances: Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m. Friday, November 20 at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. November 2015
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Writer Barb Evans
Magic Bird Festivals begins its winter entertainment
McCullough, photographer Dave Wilson, and jewelry
season with the Fourth Annual Carefree Fine Art of the
designer Bonnie Beyer.
Southwest Festival, held November 27 through 29. Set within the tranquil beauty of Carefree Desert Gardens,
Entertainment
this three-day event showcases Southwest-inspired art,
Daily performances take center stage at the shaded,
entertainment and cuisine.
open-air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, including worldchampion hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah performing
Arts and Crafts
with his sons, Scott and Samson. Renowned for their
More than 100 selectively vetted artisans will showcase
traditional Native American hoop dancing, colorful
their original works during the festival. Unique creations
costumes and modern dance interpretations, the
will include one-of-a-kind sculptures, original paintings,
Sinquahs will be joined by Moontee’s contemporary
exquisite Native American jewelry, artistic photography
Monster Blues Band as they provide the background
and exceptional mixed-media pieces. You’ll also find
music for the Sinquahs’ modern Native American dance
boutique-style Southwestern fine leather apparel and
interpretations.
accessories, packaged specialty goods and gift baskets,
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as well as items celebrating the upcoming holiday
Dakota Kid will also make his way to the stage to
season. Some featured artists include painter Stephen
perform his ever-popular traditional and contemporary
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cowboy country westerns, along with some golden oldie favorites, rock and pop. Cuisine A variety of culinary vendors will be on hand to serve an array of international cuisines and boutique treats, including Nakia’s Greek Kitchen, Grandma’s Navajo Fry Bread and Indian Tacos, Sonoran Sunset BBQ Grill and Doughlicious Brick Oven Pizza. Downtown Carefree is also home to several restaurants that will be open during the event, so there will be something to satisfy every palate. The Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival is just one of several events in Carefree organized by Magic Bird Festivals. Upcoming festivals include the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market, December 11-13; Carefree Indian Art Market and Cultural Festival, January 22-24; Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art, February 1114; and Carefree Days, April 8-10. “Though our town is small, it is alive with Southwest spirit,” says Roberta Toombs Rechlin, owner of Magic Bird. “Our art, entertainment and culturally informative performances embrace the history and nature that surrounds us. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona.” Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival November 27-29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St., Carefree 480-488-2014 magicbirdfestivals.com
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The first thing I notice is her voice. It’s got the feisty savvy of Bea Arthur mixed with the warmth and love of cookies and milk. Her long winter-white hair is swept into her trademark bun, surrounded by a thick braid. Less than a minute into my conversation with Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey, my image of what a 94-year-old woman should be is shattered. Then again, that’s the point. Just a few months shy of 70 years into her medical career, this amazing woman, dubbed the “Mother of Holistic Medicine” in the United States, is finally seeing results from the message she has been preaching: a paradigm shift in how our society views medicine, life and death. She’s written extensively about what’s in her healer’s soul, including her latest book, co-authored with Eveline Horelle Dalley, “The World Needs Old Ladies.” This is perhaps my favorite title of hers (among a list of other fascinating reads) because it removes stigmas about aging and dying, and recognizes the beauty of the “lust to dust” cycle of life that connects us all. As her 95th year on Earth is celebrated, it is only apropos that she be the one to share such wisdom. “There’s nothing wrong with aging,” she tells me. “We see all these messages about ‘anti-aging’ or ‘fighting the process of aging,’ but we are all going to get older, and we are all going to die.” Her words sound less like a warning than they do like an almost comforting promise. “We are in a position that we have done stuff,” she says. “We know stuff. I actually love being this age. Who’s going to do anything to me? I can pretty much say anything I want to, because who cares what old ladies say?” Her statement is laced with irony because, as it turns out, a lot of people care about what this particular old lady says. She was the first to introduce both acupuncture and psychology into Western medical practice in the United States. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the co-founder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. Not only was she a pioneer because of her November 2015
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methods; she was also one of the only women among her
“Let ’em call you names,” she says. “Sticks and stones
contemporaries who dared to step up.
and stuff.”
She paved the way for so many, and she has always
Rose Winters, CEO of the Foundation for Living Medicine,
done it out of a genuine love for life itself.
shows a reverence for what Gladys has endured.
Hers is a life most extraordinary. Her once-radical way
“Not only was what she was doing not considered normal,”
of looking at human health and the simplicity and single-
she says, “but some people considered her to be a witch
mindedness of the path she has walked may seem a
doctor. Others thought it was ‘woo woo.’ Others thought
natural evolution in the context of today’s mindset, one
it was something so awful that someone who practiced it
where holistic medicine is normalized and embraced. But
should lose their license. She didn’t worry about that. All
early in her career, she was called a witch doctor, a
the criticisms she faced and all the challenges, all she
crazy person and a quack. She didn’t let the ignorance of
knew was it was a direction we needed to go.”
convention deter her, however. And if she has ever held any resentment, it is long gone.
Born and raised in India by parents who were medical missionaries, Gladys has always been a healer.
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“I came into this world with that kind of view,” she says matter-of-factly. “I knew when I was 2 that I was a doctor. It wasn’t something I would become, it is just what I was. But anyway …” she continues, leaving the profoundness of her statement dangling in the air behind her as she moves on to things more important to the present. Gladys attended medical school during World War II, at a time when war was on the minds and tongues of everyone. Penicillin had just been developed, and it was changing the way medicine operated. It was only fitting, then, that her medical training was centered on “killing”: killing germs, eradicating polio, fighting cancer. After the war ended, however, the language of medicine stayed the same. To this day, we speak of “fighting” diseases and processes. It was many years later, long after she had worked hard to integrate whole-person healing into medicine, that she would realize the paradox in such language. “In the mid-70s, I was working in a hospital,” she shares. “It was about 3 a.m., and I got to talking with another doctor who was working at the same time. We were having a discussion about our respective practices, and he told me that the problem with medicine is that all the fun had gone out of it. “He wasn’t talking about fun and games; he was talking about why we all went into medicine to begin with. Every one of us went into medicine because of an inherent driving force that we have inside of us. Somehow we were missing that.” I’d heard versions of this before from friends in the medical field. Many enter into medicine wanting to make a difference in people’s lives, but find themselves jaded and empty after a few years of practice. I found myself leaning in, waiting to hear what she would say. “I struggled with that concept for years,” she continues. “The problem was that everything we were doing was killing. Look at the words we use. We kill disease. Eradicate AIDS. Eliminate diabetes. Everything we do is about getting rid of life. … I began to put together the concept that what we were really looking for was living medicine, not killing medicine.” There are people in the world who are able to turn a kaleidoscope of ideas just a bit so that they suddenly appear to have new dimension. They make us challenge our accepted versions of reality by introducing new colors and textures. Gladys is one such human being, and her understanding of living medicine and what she terms the “physician within” represent the simple yet profound changes in perception that are quickly and quietly changing the world.
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Privy to my own private lecture from this remarkable
Like many of the concepts she has developed, she
woman, I found myself feeling elated to be her audience.
chooses a story to further illustrate her point: “A patient
She went on to explain that living medicine does not
of mine had gone through therapy for lung cancer.
look at pain or disease as an enemy to be gotten rid of;
One day, when she was told that she needed a blood
rather, it is to be understood. When someone has pain,
transfusion, she called me in distress. She didn’t want
or when they have a disease, their body is communicating
the transfusion because of her fear of catching AIDS and
that something is wrong.
hepatitis. Nothing I said seemed to ease her. That is, until I responded, ‘Perhaps, you could consider the fact that
“I have seen patients cured of a disease, but not healed,
someone loved you enough to give their lifeblood for you.
and others healed, but still dealing with the disease and
That is what a transfusion is. It is a gift of love.’ When
living a full life. That is living medicine,” she explains.
her focus changed from fear to love, she was able to get the transfusion.”
In other words, it is all part of the dynamic and natural process of living. It isn’t about what medicine or treatment
Gladys tells her patients, and also others in the medical
can fix or killing a problem; instead, it is the patient who
community, that life itself creates the medicine we need
does the actual healing, and the doctor or practitioner
for healing. This requires working with the “physician
who serves as the guide.
within,” and cooperation with the “physician without,” the doctor or practitioner who coaches the patient.
An important concept in Gladys’ ideology is the idea that we need to incorporate feminine energy — not necessarily
She illustrates another important point with a different
“female,” but the nurturing, loving, timeless force most
story. This time her son, who is now a retired orthopedic
often associated with archetypical female traits.
surgeon, is the star: “Years ago, my oldest son graduated from medical school and had completed his residency.
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He was preparing to go into practice, and he came to me and said, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. People are putting their lives in my hands, and it’s an enormous responsibility.’ I told him, ‘If you think you are the one doing the healing, then you should be terrified.’” The lesson to her son, and to the entire medical community, is that it is the patient who does the actual healing. “I told him that, if you recognize that it is not you doing the healing, but that it is your role to educate and encourage your patients to the best of your ability and knowledge, then you will be fine,” she says. “All healing comes from one source, and that’s from within the patients themselves. I call this the ‘physician within.’ When we expect medicines to do the real healing, it doesn’t. It isn’t until the patient takes their responsibility and allows themselves to become involved in their own healing that the real healing happens.” That’s not to say she eschews surgical and pharmaceutical methods. “What I’m saying doesn’t eliminate the whole business or process of conventional medicine, which is awesome,” she explains. “I’ve had one hip replaced — there are things that are very, very important in conventional medicine.” Still, the world is beginning to catch on. According to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, some 84 million Americans spend $34 billion each year on alternative medicine. The United States’ willingness to delve into holistic treatment has caught conventional medicine by surprise, but it hasn’t surprised Gladys at all. “It’s when we embrace the sacredness of life itself that we begin to reclaim, when we understand, who we really are,” she says. “We are beginning to recognize and embrace this and have a paradigm shift — on a global level, really. “It only took me 94 years to become an overnight success,” she smiles. But there is still plenty of work to do. Outside of her November 2015
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Scottsdale practice, where she has been since 1993 and still consults one day a week, she and a growing number of supporters are building a legacy. “We’re in the process of working to set up a Center for Living Medicine,” she explains. “I am very anxious to get that going because it will be full-scale — from lust to dust — birth to hospice work, where concepts of living medicine will incorporate other modalities. The focus will be the healing of each individual as they work with themselves, whether it’s prayer, Native American song, yoga … whatever it is that particular person looks toward for their own health.” Her goal is to teach a new generation of physicians and caregivers to look at life, death and everything in between from a new perspective. For now, however, she and her supporters are getting down to the business of celebrating. On November 13, a celebration of her life so far will be held at a private residence in Paradise Valley. “We asked Dr. Gladys if it was all right with her that we were celebrating her birthday on Friday the 13th,” her assistant, Rose, tells me. “A lot of people are superstitious about Friday the 13th. She said, ‘Heavens no! It’s a wonderful day to celebrate, and a wonderful day to be alive!’” And it will be. In addition to a stream of friends and colleagues, Gladys’ six children, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two great-grandchildren-to-be will join her. In typical form, she’ll be getting right back to the business of life and living when the candles are all blown out. “She is the only 95-year-old I know who has a 10-year plan,” Rose says with a laugh, and a deeply felt respect that Gladys has more than earned. “There is a lot of work still to do,” says Gladys. And there is.
For more information on attending Dr. Gladys’ birthday celebration call Amy Doyle at 602-320-4209 or visit thefoundationforlivingmedicine.org. November 2015
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Exploration awaits you at the 19th Annual Hidden in
Many artists on the tour have a special interest in nature,
the Hills Artist Studio Tour and Sale (HITH). Set in the
which provides a vast wealth of inspiring phenomena and
Sonoran foothills, this self-guided tour features 178
materials that, when coupled with an artist’s imagination,
working artists at 44 studio locations throughout Cave
can generate a wide array of art in endless forms.
Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale and is held the last two weekends in November (November 20-22 and 27-29)
In this edition of Images Arizona, you will meet three
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It is one of the best artist
artist explorers, each choosing different natural materials,
studio tours in the country, and the largest in the Valley.
working with vastly diverse subject matter and creating with a unique purpose, but all joyfully offering to the
“The event is an opportunity for art enthusiasts, collectors
world their nature-inspired artwork.
and the general public to connect and converse with nationally recognized and emerging new artists and
Donna Armstrong selects natural gemstones that she
learn about their creative process,” says Natalie Nai-che,
crafts with silver or gold to create fine jewelry.
president of the Sonoran Arts League’s board of directors. The nonprofit organization, which puts on the event, has
Elizabeth Cox works with gourds, using them as a canvas
more than 525 members.
for her fine art designs featuring birds, flowers, trees and animals, as well as for her signature quail forms.
During HITH, artists open their private art studios to the public, who can then observe the artists at work,
Mary Lynch works with clay, creating art pieces inspired
gain insight into their materials and techniques and, if
by rock forms, bird nests and flora.
something appeals, purchase from them directly. The tour features a variety of artistic genres and mediums
All three artists can be met in person on the tour.
— acrylic, bronze, ceramics, glass, gourds, jewelry, metal, photography and every art form in between. This year, 40
HITH offers a great opportunity to see and perhaps
new artists are participating.
purchase fabulous art while learning about the artists who create it. Their stories inspire and their art can touch the
More information, including a map and directory
soul. Become an explorer, first by finding the studio and
of participating artists, can be found online at
then by discovering the hidden treasures that await you.
sonoranartsleague.org. A hard copy directory can be purchased online or by calling 480-575-6624. With so
sonoranartsleague.org
many artists and studios to see, a little planning really
hiddeninthehills.org
helps.
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Artist Mary Lynch lives by her credo: “No matter what age you are, you can continue to explore, grow and give your gifts to the world.” At age 73, Lynch is happily entering a new phase of her life, one where each day is full of possibilities and the potential to explore new discoveries. Living in Anthem for the past seven years, she has had the opportunity to expand her artistic interests while experiencing the positive energy of being with other Valley artists. Before coming to Arizona, her art was primarily painting. Here, at a pottery class run by Marjon Ceramics, she learned the joy of working with clay, that most ancient of all mediums. Entering this whole new world, a new path was created. Ever curious, Lynch began her exploration with gusto. She knew that throughout history and around the world, people have developed the art of forming clay to make ceramic objects or pottery. Different kinds of clay contain different minerals that affect how it is to work with and at what temperature it hardens. The glazes and firings help make each piece unique. As her skills developed, she began to experiment. “I obtained a stain of red iron oxide and I felt it created the look of wood,” she says. “I became inspired to re-emphasize my interest in nature. The result was that my forms became more organic.” Lynch currently has four series, which she has titled “Nature,” “Bird’s Nest,” “Rock Forms” and “Contemporary.” Each theme has evolved from observation and process. Many pieces can take her between 30 and 90 days to complete. The designing, building and carving portion alone takes one to three weeks. Over the past few years, she began working with paper clay. This was an entirely new technique that enabled her to go lighter and bigger, with some of her pieces running over 2 feet tall. She also experimented with various glazes, multiple firings and the opportunity to add acrylic paint. One of her paper clay pieces — part of her “Nature” series — was selected for the cover of the Hidden in the Hills catalog this year. In addition to her decorative art pieces, Lynch will unveil a new series at the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale. Described as more functional art, it will include draped bowls, platters, candle pedestal holders and vases.
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their uniqueness and their organic nature. Recently, a couple
visited Anthem and took in a spectacular weekend fine art
visiting from New York contacted her to come to her studio.
show in Scottsdale, where she saw all the fabulous artwork
They had seen her work at last year’s Arizona Fine Art
and the support the artists were receiving. She was hooked
EXPO and it left such an impression that they had to take
and as soon as she retired, she moved.
one of her pieces home with them. Today, her artistry is contemporary abstract and “I am so grateful for my life and fascinated with the
spontaneous imagery is her main interest. For her, it is a
ever-present idea of constant discovery,” says Lynch. As
dream come true.
she works, her approach has been to explore, experiment and become more spontaneous. The life of this mother
“Over the past seven years, I’ve been exploring the joys of
of five and great-grandmother is also a testament to her
working with clay and discovering my passion for carving
willingness to jump in and discover.
and creating ideas that represent the beauty of nature,” says Lynch.
Her pursuit of art came after a varied career that included being a medical assistant and running her own consulting
Lynch will be a guest artist at the Hidden in the Hills Studio
company that helped other women set up home-based
Tour and Sale, Studio 28, located at 6925 E. Windstone
“cottage” businesses. She decided to pursue a dream and
Trail, Scottsdale.
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She will also be at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in Scottsdale,
at the age of 58.
which runs from January 22 to April 3.
A successful painter with a realistic style, she taught art at
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Creating custom glass dinnerware, sculpture, gifts and awards, Carole and Don have been working and laughing in their open air glass studio for 25 years.
Husband and wife team Carole Perry & Don Carroll
Carole’s award-winning Glass “Tapestries” (hand manipulated multi-layered glass cane) are in museums and glass collections around the world! Well known for their custom glass dinnerware, Laughing Glass is proud to create serving pieces for world famous Binkley’s Restaurant in Cave Creek. Over the years, Laughing Glass has convinced dozens of companies to replace the traditional “wall plaque” with beautiful and meaningful glass art sculpture. Custom sculpture, furniture, wall and window treatments have found homes throughout the country, from Seattle to Florida.
We look forward to seeing you at Studio 14 during Hidden in the Hills or open by appointment year round 480.488.6070 www.LaughingGlass.com studio@LaughingGlass.com
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Rocks and minerals often exert a powerful influence on
two sides of the stone and prong set on one point,
humans, especially when the minerals are gemstones.
which creates the illusion that the two open sides have
Donna Armstrong fell in love with gemstones while on a
a slightly curved appearance.”
trip to Brazil many years ago. While there, she visited the city of Ouro Preto, a former colonial mining town
While she uses contemporary methods, many of her
and World Heritage Site, located in a region renowned
designs feature metal techniques that are a revival of
for its gold and colored gemstones, including the
ancient metal working processes: reticulation, fusing and
imperial topaz, a stone found only there. The visit was
chain maille, which have been used throughout history.
the beginning of a lifelong passion and led to her work
Reticulated metal, or the process of texturing the
as a jewelry artist.
metal’s surface, was mastered by Fabergé, who used the process for the famous eggs he created for the czars
“Gemstones from the highest mountains, the depths
of Russia in the 19th century.
of the ocean and the center of the Earth completely mesmerize me,” says Armstrong. “They are the heart of
The combination of contemporary design and ancient
my designs and keep me constantly striving to do them
techniques used by Armstrong make her pieces exciting
justice.”
and unique. To achieve this, she hammers and torches metals to emphasize their naturalistic beginnings
Crafting the metal portion of the jewelry to embrace
and places stones of superior quality and color to
and enhance the stone, her aim is to also have the
complement the meshing of stone and metal.
stone complement the metal. The result is a creation that captivates and intrigues.
In addition to selecting stones, sometimes stones select her. About half of her custom business comes to her
A photo of one of Armstrong’s rings is on the cover of
with customers asking her to create a new and updated
this year’s Hidden in the Hills catalog. She titled this
design using an old piece of jewelry.
ring “Grace” for its soft, free-flowing design, created to contrast with the strong square shape of the stone.
“I love doing this,” she says. “History is important to me and clients often have a story and special connection
“‘Grace’ was created using the lost wax casting method,”
to the jewelry that they want to preserve.”
she explains. “It was cast in 14-karat rose gold to enhance the beautiful pink color of the 12-millimeter
It usually starts with clients seeing a piece in one of
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while still preserving their wedding ring. The process of
She designs pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces
transformation is labor intensive, but worth every minute
and rings at her studio in McCall, Idaho, surrounded
it takes.
by beautiful mountains, lakes and streams. This pristine setting is the inspiration for her creations. She also has
“I take apart the wedding ring and look closely at the
a studio in Phoenix.
stone, visualizing a new design,” says Armstrong. “Once we agree on it, I remove the gems, melt down the
You can meet Armstrong at the Hidden in the Hills
metal, create the new design in metal and set the stone
Studio Tour and Sale, Studio 16, located at 33444 N.
in place.”
55th St., Cave Creek, where she will display her work in three lighted cases. She will also show photos of
Since that initial exposure to the lush world of gems,
her work and a video of her working in her studio.
Armstrong pursued the most prestigious training
Additionally, she will display a natural, uncut diamond
available to gemologists and jewelry manufacturers at
from the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
the Gemological Institute of America and gained skills in manufacturing at Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San
She will also be at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in
Francisco, a distinguished school of jewelry design and
Scottsdale, which runs from January 22 to April 3.
manufacturing, and from Farrin O’Connor Design Studio of Pasadena, California.
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Two weekends: Nov. 20–22 & Nov. 27–29 Friday, Saturday Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Engage in the passion and artistic process Engag aat the 19th Annual Hidden In The Hills ffree, self-guided studio tour and sale 178 artists in 44 private art studios in Cave Creek, Carefree and north Scottsdale Ca See ppaintings, sculpture, jewelry and every art form in between, in a variety of mediums fo The co collectible 113-page full-color directory featuring the participating artist’s work in includes a map and can be purchased in advance for only $5, either online at www.HiddenInTheHills.org or call the Sonoran Arts League Office & Gallery at 480-575-6624 Purchase original works of fine art directly from nationally recognized artists and emerging new artists
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Gourd artist Elizabeth Cox has never kept nature at a distance. Instead, she immerses herself in it, spending vast amounts of time outdoors. She enjoys the fresh air while mountain biking, hiking and kayaking, but even more than that, she enjoys observing its inhabitants up close and personal. She relishes creatures great and small, including the creepy crawly ones often avoided by others. She brakes for Gila monsters, warm-blooded fourlegged critters and winged ones, as well. Flowers, trees, tarantulas and butterflies interest her, whether dead or alive. Cox has always lived in rural settings where, surrounded by natural beauty, she developed a passion for it from an early age. Her love of the outdoors, her powers of observation and her artistic skills inherently led to expressing nature in her art. As her work evolved over time, she ultimately combined not only imagery from her observations, but also natural materials that come directly from the earth. The end results are beautiful sculptural gourd paintings. Moving to Arizona from Texas in 2000, Cox began taking classes to sharpen and refine her artistic talents and became acquainted with the desert foothills and its special brand of nature. She joined the Sonoran Arts League in 2006 and, at her first Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour, presented her paintings in oil and acrylics. Following that event, she realized she wanted to develop her own unique form of expression. A person of faith, she asked for inspiration. “I wanted to share my love of nature and perspective with others and in a way, have the viewer slow down and take a walk with me, appreciating what there is to see along the way,” she says. While in Texas for a visit, she purchased some pearshaped gourds from an antique shop. Back in Arizona, while sitting in her studio, she thought, “That gourd looks like a Gambel’s quail with its comma-shaped topknot feathers and plump body.” That day, the first generation of her beautiful fine art quail was born. Friends and neighbors immediately fell in love with her creations. In 2009, she debuted them during the studio tour and almost sold out the first weekend. On keeping up with production, she says, “My home studio is open year-round, by appointment, so I have to work very hard at maintaining a collection for people to see because they sell so quickly.” November 2015
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While unfamiliar to some, gourds have been used as an art form for thousands of years. When cleaned and dried, gourds become as hard and durable as wood, providing a surface that serves as a blank canvas. Cox starts her creations by hand selecting each beautiful gourd from a vast array at Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, California. The process of transforming the gourd into a work of art begins with the black features on the bird. She hand sculpts a polymer clay beak and topknot, baking them to permanently harden them. She sketches a design on the gourd, which she then burns into its wood-like skin
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with a pyrography pen. Pyrography, a technique of decorating wood by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point, works well on gourds. Finally, she uses ink dyes to add vivid jewel tones and bright colors to the design. The end result is an original piece of fine art that both traditional and contemporary collectors embrace. Not one to stay still for long, Cox became inspired by other images, and her work evolved to include more detail and expanded subject matter.
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“Clients requested commissions for other regions of the country involving different flora and fauna, so my imagery now goes far beyond the desert,” says Cox. “I’ve also had requests for gourds that could be placed on coffee tables, and the designs then needed to expand to a full 360 degrees.” Each sculptural gourd painting is done with a clear intent. “I want each piece to evoke happy feelings and draw the viewer in for a closer look at the details,” she says. “My hope is that in so doing, they walk beside me in the great outdoors and enjoy the beauty that
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surrounds us.” Her Quail Run Studio, Studio 32, will be open during the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale at 8679 E. Preserve Way, Scottsdale. As the name implies, visitors will meet the fabulously stylized gourd quails and, very likely, some live ones. quailrunstudio.com 480-206-4508 1501170
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PHOENIX’S BEST AT THE PIZZA FEST Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Pizza is one of the most popular food items in the United States, yet its style is defined very differently from region to region. In New York, New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region, pizza is thin, yet pliable — floppy, foldable pizza, if you will. South Jersey and Philadelphia offer “tomato pies” where sauce is the last ingredient, and some people swear it makes all the difference. In Boston, the most popular topping is not pepperoni, but a Portuguese sausage called linguica (a close second is chorizo). Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is famous, of course. And California-style pizza, while sporting some striking flavor combinations, is nothing that resembles any pizza being pulled from the woodfired ovens of Italy. No matter what you call pizza, you’ll want to grab a slice — or a pie — at the inaugural Phoenix Pizza Festival. Scheduled for November 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., festival attendees will see firsthand how some of the most well-known pizza makers in the state define pizza in Arizona. The festival will take place at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix and will bring together some of the most fabulous names in pizza, including Fabio on Fire, Focoso, Charred Woodfired Pizza, Saffron JAK, Rosati’s Pizza, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Doughlicious, Authentic Pizza Ovens, Grand Avenue Pizza Company, Fontana’s Pizzeria, La Piazza Al Forno and Dough MAMA. Pizza slices will be available for $2 each. Half and full pies will also be sold, along with 10 craft beer and wine brands, among other beverages. The festival will also include live bands, lawn games, desserts, a local vendor marketplace, a kids’ zone and much more. Admission is $10 per ticket. It’s a perfect day out for the family that will be remembered (and savored) for a very long time. www.phoenix.pizza/ November 2015
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The longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest on Earth, the Mekong River stretches 2,703 miles through five countries. Starting from high on the icy Tibetan Plateau, it flows southeast, meandering through Laos and Thailand to the equatorial flood plains of Cambodia and Vietnam before finally draining into the South China Sea. The Mekong also forms the international border between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos, as well as most of the border between Laos and Thailand. Two thousand years of human history and remarkable beauty flow along the Mekong River. It is said that the rise and fall of the great Khmer civilization that built Angkor Wat was inextricably linked to the Mekong’s shifting tides. The cultural diversity along the Mekong is as striking as the surrounding topography. Soaring limestone mountains separate Vietnam from Cambodia, providing a natural boundary that splits the two most powerful influences on this region. Today, around 60 million people live, work and play on the smooth waters of the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia. It is also a hub for culture and a major transportation route for villagers living in the Mekong Delta. It is on these fertile lands of the delta that the Vietnamese people grow half their nation’s agricultural product, and fish from the river comprise Cambodia’s single largest source of protein. The best way to experience the Mekong is by river cruise, as it provides a unique perspective on this most exotic and intriguing waterway while allowing you to fully immerse yourself in a world of fascinating cultural treasures. From colorful floating markets selling fish, coconut candy, tropical fruit, vegetables and flowers to bee farms that line the river, as well as ancient temples and robed Buddhist monks, the Mekong bustles from before sunrise to after dark. As you explore Vietnam and Cambodia in a way that only a select few will experience, you will also come to understand the great importance that the Mekong River plays in the lives of the local villagers. Your journey will give you a vivid snapshot of the way of life the Vietnamese and Cambodian people of the river live, depending on the Mekong for their food and economic livelihood. Following the success of their Amazon River cruises, Aqua Expeditions arrived on the Mekong River in October 2014 with the launch of Aqua Mekong, bringing with it a whole new level of luxury cruising to this region. Aqua Mekong embodies the aesthetics and sophistication of a five-star boutique hotel. Spacious and indulgent, yet intimate enough to feel entirely exclusive, the Aqua Mekong incorporates elegantly relaxed lounging and dining areas, accommodating a maximum of 40 guests in 20 suites, with a one-to-one staffto-guest ratio. One defining advantage of the Aqua Mekong is its small capacity compared with other Mekong River journeys.
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All 20 suites aboard the Aqua Mekong are spacious at
that allows you to reach small villages and unspoiled
322 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling river-facing picture
corners untouched by tourism with guides. Ten bicycles
windows that allow guests to enjoy captivating panoramas of
are provided free of charge onboard for passengers to
emerald-flooded forests, colonial churches and stilt villages
explore independently on shore or to participate in biking
in the privacy of their suite. Eight of the suites have private
excursions.
balconies. In addition, all suites are air conditioned, with a pillow-top California king-size bed that can be converted to
Upon reboarding the Aqua Mekong, you will be greeted
twins, large double closets, a chest of drawers, password
at the gangway with trays of coconut water and chilled
generated security box, iPod docking station, dual sink
towels scented with jasmine. To help take the edge off the
bathroom with walk-in shower and rainforest showerhead,
equatorial swelter after your excursion, indulge in a cool dip
professional hairdryer and organic hair and bath
in the ship’s infinity-edge plunge pool and watch the river.
amenities. For the ultimate luxury, passengers may book interconnecting suites, with one suite configured as a private
The heart of the ship is the chic lounge and bar, where
living room and the other as a master bedroom, plus his-
daily briefings and lectures on history and culture are held
and-hers baths. The result is your own private, 640-square-
along with evening entertainment. Meals are served in the
foot apartment on the Mekong.
dining room, starting with a breakfast buffet each morning. Lunch and dinner are served family style and there is an
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In-depth guided excursions will allow you to completely
appreciated balance of authentic Khmer and Vietnamese
immerse yourself in this exotic land. There are four skiffs,
dishes with western dishes. You can choose to visit a local
or 10-seater launch boats with covered roofs, aboard the
market with the chef and shop for ingredients used for the
Aqua Mekong, one of the distinct advantages of the ship
day’s meal preparation. Michelin starred executive chef David
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Thompson, well known in Southeast Asia, lends a high level of culinary prestige to the ship. Other onboard highlights include: • Indoor and outdoor bars • Indoor dining room and outdoor private dining • Screening room with theater-style seating • Outdoor cinema under the stars • Library & game room with Mekong’s only foosball table • Outside shaded lounge with single & double day beds • Antique and artisanal boutique • Lobby lounge • Observation deck with outdoor sun beds • Top deck gym overlooking the river • Infirmary with onboard medical staff • Outdoor top deck plunge pool with private cabanas • Two spa treatment rooms, one single and one double The Mekong has long evoked images of the exotic and the mysterious. Discover for yourself the countless wonders to be found along her fabled shores. The Aqua Mekong sails three-, four- and seven-night itineraries in Vietnam and Cambodia. Pre- and post-cruise private land programs can be arranged separately in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to enrich your Vietnam and Cambodia experience. Tourist visas are required to enter both Vietnam and Cambodia. aquaexpeditions.com/luxury-cruise-ships/aqua-mekong
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.
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LocalIndex AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Auction House J. Levine 480-223-1307 reception@jlevines.com Beauty Salon Michael Anthony 312-343-9206 312-636-8673 michaelanthonyhair.com Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Boutique Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Divine Boutique 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570
Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145
St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338
YMCA 480-596-9622
COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090
Bridal and Formal Wear The Quintessential Bride and Formal Wear 8924 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Ste G3 480-419-7755 qbrideandformals.com
Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440
College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu
Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org
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Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-510-8203
Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043
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Salvation Army 480-488-3590
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Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131
Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090
Dance Classes DC Dance AZ 480-284-6440 dcdanceaz.com Dentist Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Equestrian Huss Performance Horses 708-752-2193 hussperformancehorses.com FITNESS Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com Garage Door AYS Garage Door Repair 602-375-3667 Free Estimates ROC#272744 $20 off on any repair aysdoorrepair.com Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220
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Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com
Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323
Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296
Massage/Wellness Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 bodyworkforlife.com
Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd.
Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286
Nail Salon Prestige Nail Salon 20701 N Scottsdale Rd #109 480-419-6601 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com
Holiday Lighting AZ Holiday Lighting 623-780-5402 azholidaylighting.com
Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com
Home Theater Home Theater Automation 602-803-4499 homeautomation-scottsdale.com
Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431
House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 State Farm - Jeremy Mueller 480-515-5223 jeremymueller.com Senior health plan specialist Generations Consulting Group 623-866-3222 keith@gcgagent.com
Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Pet sitter / dog walker Love Those Paws 602-570-8718 Stacy & Kennedy Sogn Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com
Keri Meyers Photography 425-419-3999 kerimeyersphotography.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Bloom/Van Omen/Castro 602-989-1287 listofazhomes.com Restaurant Tom’s Thumb 480-513-8186 9393 E. Bell Road Carefree Bistro 602-795-1255 37555 N. Hum Rd. SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001
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LocalIndex Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 pvschools.net Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 littlesunshine.com Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000
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McDowell Mtn. Ranch KinderCare 480-538-0411 kindercare.com Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 notredamepreparatory.org Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Pinnacle High School 602-449-4000 Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 www.pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895
Shopping The Demi Cup 20789 N. Pima Rd 480-306-4015 Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Spa Paradise Medspa & Wellness 602-266-8144 20945 N. Pima Rd. paradisemedspa.com Veterinarian Arizona Animal Hospital 480-686-8083 arizonaanimalhospital.com Water Softener & Filtration Proskill Services 623-551-7473 proskillservices.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 100B Gallery of Shades 480-643-0014 9236 E Canyon View, Scottsdale Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com
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Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org
Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org
North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Sanctuary Church 480-656-0081 sanctuaryforscottsdale.com
Highlands Church 480-348-9191 highlandschurch.org
Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org
Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org
Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org
Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org
Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 lwlcaz.org
Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us
Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461
Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 mountainvalleychurch.com
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org
New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 newcovenantaz.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org
North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com
Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org
North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 northridge.org
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 480-661-9843 stbernardscottsdale.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org St. Patrick’s Catholic Community Church 480-998-3843 stpatrickscottsdale.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com
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Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Chardonnay Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without sweet, tangy cranberries to brighten up your feast. While it may be tempting to settle for the canned version, fresh cranberry sauce takes only minutes to prepare and makes a world of difference in taste. Try simmering the nutrient-rich berries with chardonnay and combine with fresh pears for a glorious balance of acidity and sweetness.
Cranberry Sauce with Pears & Chardonnay Yield: 3 cups
Directions: Place the cranberries, cinnamon stick (optional), sugar and chardonnay into a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce
1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cinnamon stick (optional) 1-Ÿ cups sugar ½ cup chardonnay 2 pears, peeled and diced
the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and released their juices. Stir in the diced pear and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat and cool completely. Discard the cinnamon stick. Chill the cranberry sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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