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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence
MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Christmann
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meaghan Mitchell
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They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. As we enter into some big changes at Images Arizona, that old saying could not ring truer. This month marks the beginning of something beautiful with the opening of our sister venture, Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree’s Spanish Village. Just as our goal at Images Arizona magazine has always been to showcase the faces and places that make the North Valley special, so will the gallery shine a light on some of the most talented artists from Arizona and beyond. Through special events and artist highlights, we hope to continue to feature the people and the beauty that unite us all. As an art history major in college, for years, it has been my dream to open a contemporary art gallery. Through the years, Images Arizona has featured hundreds of artists and galleries, and we will continue to do so to encourage a rich and diverse art scene throughout our area. Just as there are a growing number of fantastic musical organizations that are creating a quilt of many musical colors for people to enjoy, our community, too, should be considered a destination for fine visual arts. Our first event at Grace Renee Gallery will be a trunk show by renowned Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego. We will also be featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more by contemporary artists Sam Pratt, Seth Fairweather, Kevin Irvin, Kathleen Hope, Christiane Barbato, Cecilia Calderon, and a growing list of incredible artists.
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Crisp renewed high desert air, the dawned sun and the euphoric feeling of being absorbed by a city full of continuous abstract beauty. I must be in Sedona. It’s time again to take the short ride up from Phoenix and become immersed in inspired art. The 2018 Sedona Arts Festival is finally here. This world-class fine arts festival consciously promotes mindfulness of the arts, supports diverse artists and shapes the Sedona community. This year’s festival will provide funding for all levels of art programs and scholarships for Sedona-area youth. Established with a vision and love for the arts, the Sedona Arts Festival is the largest, most prevalent arts festival in the area. With roots dating back to 1989, it was created to support, sponsor and showcase the charmed red rock city of Sedona as a true leader within the cultural realm of North America. The 28th Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, on Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona. This celebrated annual event has successfully evolved into one of the “mustexperience” art festivals in the country; unveiling the collected works of over 100 juried artists. High quality art and live music intertwined with the backdrop of the unique landscape of the area make this open-air gathering special. There is a new area of the festival called the Gallery Collective. Launched last year, this highly anticipated addition accompanies the highest caliber of presented art—pieces by local and regional artists to showcase their exclusive limited number of original works. Over 100 composed paintings, photographs, sculptures and jewelry will be displayed and offered for sale in the Gallery Collective tent. A portion of the proceeds from the collective tent will benefit the Sedona Arts Festival’s scholarships and grants program, which financially supports art education in the greater Sedona area.
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Since the art festival’s inception almost 30 years ago, upward of $300,000 has been donated to the arts educational groups and graduating seniors pursuing their passion of higher education in the arts. “The most rewarding part of my job is having the honor of presenting those financial awards, knowing that we are supporting the future of art in our society,” said Sedona Arts Festival Executive Director Lori Reinhart. She points out that many people don’t realize that the festival is a fundraiser for their giving programs, financially supporting graduating seniors who are pursuing higher education in the arts with scholarships for college. The fundraising efforts also succeed in offering grants to local organizations that provide arts education to students K-12. What sets Sedona Arts Festival apart is the unwavering commitment to their mission. Countless volunteers and locals have worked tirelessly to ensure the future of art carries on. Lori says, “The Sedona Arts Festival was and still is instrumental in creating the busy fall season in Sedona.” Alongside the over 100 diverse and talented artists invited to this year’s festival is the return of featured master potters Laura Bugarini Cota and Hector Gallegos Martinez. These second-generation potters from Mata Ortiz Pottery are a renowned husband and wife artistic dream team from Mexico. They were introduced and affectionately mentored in the art of pottery by their equally talented parents in the Mexican village the studio is named after. Laura experimented with innovative methods and designs with her pottery works—something completely opposite of most established potters from her village. She was able to craft her own magnificently detailed bandwork design, a design that is recognized around the world as “Bugarini style.” Hector Gallegos was born to famous master potters who were known for their precise geometric style of pottery. Hector had other ideas though, and at an early age moved away from his parents’ style and toward his signature etched sgraffito works, incorporating meticulous animal designs. Laura and Hector are award-winning potters and a proud addition to the festival this year.
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The 2018 list of musicians is as interesting as their fellow artisans. Pioneering groups whose lyrical harmonies are inspired by the natural environment of Sedona will headline the event. William Eaton, Earth Speak and Rick Cyge with Meadowlark are among them. Four-time Grammy nominee Eaton has recorded 16 albums and tours here in the states as well as internationally. He is one of the world's leading designers of stringed instruments. His groundbreaking, multi-stringed instruments and harp guitars have been featured in exhibits and numerous publications.
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Earth Speak is a unique fusion of folk, new age, world music and jazz. The band’s blend of original and familiar favorites will be a cool backdrop of sounds as you stroll around the festival grounds. Members of the band include flutist-vocalist Claudia Tulip, percussionist-vocalist Susannah Martin and harp-bass guitarist Bart Applewhite. Rick Cyge is a talented finger-style guitarist with a discography that includes two solo albums and nine record releases with his group, Meadowlark. This vibrant collaboration performs an uplifting mix of music with a blend of distinctive musical influences such as Celtic, African and Mediterranean sounds motivated by nature’s splendor.
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Hungry anyone? The Sedona Arts Festival is known for feeding its guests. There will be a wide variety of food truck vendors, drinks and yummy treats to make the festival experience even better. Bring the kids, as there is plenty of artful fun and hands-on projects for everyone. The interactive KidZone experience gives children 12 and under the chance to create their own artwork with the help of local artists. We sometimes forget how lucky we are to be within close proximity of such an awe-inspiring, uniquely Arizona city. Sedona elevates and bombards all five senses with surreal calm. The rust-red rocks, the colorful artistic vibe and the inspiring composition of nature greets you on every corner. The Sedona Arts Festival is one more way to enjoy all this city has to offer.
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Oct. 6, 7
Internationally acclaimed surrealist
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NEW MOON TOUR AT SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE
painter Evgeni Gordiets visits Sedona
and get ready for a magical time
Visit Southwest Wildlife Conservation
to unveil enchanting landscapes,
with that which shall not be named.
Center in the sheltering darkness of a
portraits and more. Meet the artist
Celebrate the magical world we all
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A DAY OF MISCHIEF
Oct. 8
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Oct. 8
ARIZONA STORYTELLERS: UNDERCOVER Code switching, costumes, imposter syndrome, white lies and more! Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for a night of stories about pretending, posing and faking it. $12; students $5. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. ticket.azcentral.com
Oct. 11
HAWAIIAN BBQ AND TIKI NIGHT Get your hula on at Liberty Station Tavern, formerly Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch! 20825 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. 480-2787044; libertystationtavern.com
Oct. 12
TASTE OF THE TOWN Hundreds of Valley foodies, wine enthusiasts and the culinary curious will gather under the stars for a night of music, dancing and delectable tastings during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 18th Annual Taste of the Town. $65–85. Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 6–9:30 p.m. mdatasteofthetown.com
Oct. 12–14
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Oct. 13, 14
ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2 each. Now in its 9th year, it's a taco-topia of epic proportions. Fifty restaurants dish out tacos while bars and beverage stations serve margaritas, cervezas, water and soda. Entertainment everywhere! $12 online; $15 at the gate. VIP tickets and tequila expo tickets available. Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. aztacofestival.com
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The Scottsdale Philharmonic will
Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas,
perform a free classical music concert
Grammy Award winner, legendary
the Sedona Arts Festival will present
in its mission to bring classical music
musician and two-time Rock and
over 100 juried artists as well as live
to people of all ages. No charge.
Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham
music, food and art fun for children.
$15 for VIP seating; tax deductible.
Nash performs an intimate solo
$10 in advance; $12 at the gate; free
Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E.
show of songs and stories. $45–75.
for children 12 and under. Sedona
Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380
Red Rock High School, 990 Upper
scottsdalephilharmonic.com.
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Oct. 23
JOHNSON FAMILY: AGENTS OF CHANGE Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is continuing to use the power behind his athletic success by hosting a dinner to benefit his Mission 31 Foundation to support seriously ill children and their families. $350. Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. davidjohnson31.org
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Oct. 28
AN AFTERNOON WITH EDGAR ALLEN POE The only thing better than hearing “The Raven” read by Arizona Curriculum Theater and “The Tell Tale Heart” read by Noah LeVia is having afternoon tea while you listen! RSVP. $50. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste. 103, Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
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Oct. 27
PHANTOM OF THE ORGAN The whole family is invited to the Pinnacle Sanctuary to experience “Phantom of the Organ.” Enter the closed opera house and experience it come alive with organ music, audience participation, and sightings of the Phantom! Free. Donation requested. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480-303-2474; pinnacleconcerts.com
Nov. 2–4
CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
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Nov. 4
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an open studio photography show
painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest.
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HISTORIC SCOTTSDALE Take a peek back in time with Historic Scottsdale: Live, Work and Play in the Early 20th Century, a newly curated photo exhibition on display through Oct. 31 at Gallery@Appaloosa Library. This exhibition features dozens of historic photographs designed to help modern residents peer through windows into the past, observing the pioneers of Scottsdale and how they lived their lives. Free. 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale. See website for hours. 480-874-4645; scottsdalepublicart.org
DRIVE OUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Reserve tickets to attend the 8th Annual Driving Out Domestic Violence Golf Tournament and Gala November 2–3. Celebrities from MLB, NFL, NBA and PGA will hold a golf tournament and all-star evening to raise money for Chrysalis and victims of domestic violence. Golf tournament Nov. 2 is $1,000/individual players, includes two gala tickets; $4,000/foursome, includes eight gala tickets. Talking Stick Golf
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With cooler temperatures right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about pumpkin spice foods, fall décor and Halloween. For those in Carefree and the surrounding communities, the anticipation is ramping up for one of the most engaging and exciting annual community events—the Fourth Annual Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Each year, people flock from around the Valley into Carefree to participate in the four-acre fall fest that showcases Halloween with food, fun and frighteningly fantastic carved pumpkin and gourd art courtesy of world-renowned artist, Ray Villafane, who also has an art studio in Carefree. The
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popular event takes place October 19-28 and incorporates the local community in just about every way. “The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is a big deal for us and it’s a lot of fun,” says Carefree Vice Mayor John Crane, who has been a Carefree resident for more than 25 years and on the town council since 2012. He estimates that last year, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden welcomed 50-60,000 guests during the week and a half-long event. “The beauty of it is that people come and they go, but they come back because the displays change since pumpkins
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only have a shelf life of a few days,” Crane says. “There is a constant flow of people and it is a always a festive atmosphere.”
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He personally attends the event every evening and on weekends, meeting and greeting guests at the Town of Carefree’s booth that offers everything from information and Enchanted Pumpkin Garden merchandise to first-aid supplies, if anyone needs them. This year’s event features something for every member of the community, including live pumpkin carving with Villafane, 1101204.1
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pumpkin arts and crafts, music, storytelling, pumpkin pie eating contests for kids and adults, costume contest for kids and families, a jack o’ lantern craft beer garden, scarecrows, Villafane’s “pickled” pumpkin carvings, haunted house, a petting zoo and fall treats and food trucks. The Carefree corn maze and harvest market are also new this year and, as in years past, there is no charge for admission. The biggest draw of the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is the wildly imaginative vignettes that portray Villafane’s carved pumpkins as an entire array of zany characters.
Although he’s done work in New York and in Hollywood realm, he loves Carefree and sees the town as a part of his artwork. “I see the Town of Carefree as my studio, my garden and my toybox,” Villafane says, “It’s where I play— it’s my playground! In the same way, there is a comfort level for me here.” The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is where Villafane really shines in his unique art, and he has created something new for this year’s event. “I spent the better part of the last year in the studio developing
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characters, and I feel like I gave birth to a child,” Villafane says of his new creations that will debut at this year’s Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Gourdy Ghouligan and the Carefree Hooligans are the new Halloween characters guests will have an opportunity to discover. Other local businesses and artisans are also included in the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Crane says, “We’ve created opportunities for businesses to participate by encouraging them to come up with coupon programs, and we have vendor booths and a market with local vendors.” Additionally, local restaurant Venues will supply the pumpkin pies for the pumpkin pie eating contests. Some non-profits also get involved with the event. For example, the Sonoran Arts League will sponsor this year’s beer garden, and the Desert Foothills YMCA sponsors family pumpkin-carving nights. Local business Storyteller Creations is making wildly decorative witches’ hats. A portion of proceeds from those sales benefits Foothills Caring Corps. “This year is a bit different because we’re moving some activities outside of the garden itself, down Ho Hum Street toward the historical Spanish Village,” Crane adds. “The idea is to get people to walk about the town more instead of spending the entire time in the garden.” He says that guests will then discover other businesses that are in Carefree through the route they will walk during the event. “This is a family activity for those young and old and of course, the kids love it,” Crane says. “For the people who reside in the town, this is great because it gives them a sense of pride. It’s great for all our neighbors within Maricopa County and farther away, too.” Through social media, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden has received exposure around the world. “A few years ago, we even had a pumpkin that appeared on Monday Night Football,” Crane says. “This event does exactly what we want it to do. It places Carefree on the map and gets people to come up and visit the town and see what we have to offer.” carefree.org
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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography by Michael Wilson
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In ancient times, Wind blew across the land, carrying with it the colors of the earth and heavens. He splashed cerulean blues across the seas and skies, and colored the trees with myrtle green and celadon. As Wind blew west over plains and mountains, he painted the soil in umbers and siennas, and the snowcapped mountains in radiant whites.
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Wind battled mountain passes, swirling and whirling, all the while casting rich and varied hues of browns and greens upon thrusting granite peaks and thick carpets of forests. While he worked, an arid new breeze emerged from the southwest. On Breeze floated some of the most brilliant colors of them all, inspired by the blaze-red sun itself.
Warm and full of youth, Breeze meandered swiftly through canyons and gorges, painting Desert’s sandstone in carmine and kaolin. She rose to meet jutting mesas and buttes as they punched through cloudless skies, splashing them with the colors of hot orange sunsets and the fiery flickers of flames. The lively Breeze danced across the desert, breathing life’s colors into stunning desert vistas and breathtaking mountain panoramas. At last, when the job was done, Breeze looked at the moon and said, “I have no more to give.” She closed her weary eyes and fell fast asleep. And with that, Moon rose colorless, greeting Sun as he drew nigh, and cast a glow on all that had been created. Desert, Sun, Wind and Breeze rested, and when they awoke again, every creature far and near wondered at the beauty.
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WHAT MAKES THE RED ROCKS RED? Throughout documented history and likely before, the red rock formations of Sedona and much of northern Arizona have been the subject of wonderment and lore. Beginning in the early 1920s—long before color film—they began showing up in Hollywood movies. Imagine the surprise of tourists when they realized that, not only were the landscape formations as stunning as on film, but the colors were more vivid than they could have imagined! The presence of hematite is what causes the deep red color of Sedona’s sandstone and soil. Hematite is also called iron oxide, and is otherwise known as rust. It’s ironic that something so sublime can actually be caused by the same process that turns other objects to ruin.
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WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ARIZONA EXPERIENCE? My most memorable Arizona experience was at the Grand Canyon, being the quintessential landscape of Arizona, was when I was camping on the rim of the Canyon. I was all by myself in a place where tourists don’t go because it was a somewhat difficult area to get to, and the quiet morning sunrise over the Grand Canyon was such a pleasure.
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Country music artist Wynonna Judd has been delighting audiences for 35 years, beginning with her iconic act with her mother Naomi and continuing through a successful solo career. Now, the five-time Grammy Award winner enters the stage as part of a Valley tradition that aspires to promote the arts. Judd and her band The Big Noise will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. The performance is part of Arizona Musicfest’s 2018–19 festival season, which will bring a diverse lineup of musical artists to the North Valley between Nov. 2 and March 15. Arizona Musicfest Executive and Producing Director Allan Naplan said the event, which is now in its 28th year, aims to provide accessible, affordable and entertaining performances to audiences in the North Valley—an area that might otherwise be underserved due to its absence of a formal performing arts center. “We have tremendous agility to create a performance experience that is really customizable, both for the artists that we present and also for the audience,” said Naplan, noting the organization makes use of the impressive audio and video technology of the North Valley’s churches and other venues to present unique concert experiences. Judd is the headliner of Arizona Musicfest’s fall lineup, which includes four other performances throughout the month of November. She is the fourth country artist to appear as part of the event over the years, following Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Lee Ann Womack. “We love having an artist of this caliber on the Arizona Musicfest stage,” said Naplan, noting Judd’s sound with The Big Noise mixes country with a little blues and rock. “Wynonna is a country artist who has gone so far beyond the country realm in becoming attractive to a much broader audience. We're excited to bring her to Arizona Musicfest.” Over the years, the festival has presented a number of top artists in a wide array of musical genres. Recent guests include Chris Botti and The Manhattan Transfer, while Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Neil Sedaka are scheduled to appear later this season. The executive and producing director believes such artists are attracted to Arizona Musicfest because of the Valley’s especially enthusiastic crowds. “For any artist that's performing on the Arizona Musicfest stage, it's a really rewarding experience,” Naplan explained. “Even if they're doing hundreds of performances in a given season, they want to feel loved every night and they want to feel as though they're making a difference with the audience.” The venue sizes benefit both the artists and the audiences. Highlands Church, the site of Judd’s performance, seats 1,500 people. Naplan noted that the seating capacity is significantly less than that of a typical performing arts center, thereby fostering the feeling of a more intimate performance experience. “We can have a dialogue between the artists and the audience,” Naplan said. “I think artists leave feeling as though this was a really wonderful conversation that they had with the Arizona Musicfest audience.”
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The event has grown exponentially in recent years, from about 7,300 attendees and 17 concerts per season to about 23,000 attendees and 27 concerts per season. And although Judd is drawing the most interest, there are plenty of other performances from which audiences can choose. Naplan hopes people will allow Arizona Musicfest to expand their musical palette. “When our patrons are attracted to a major artist [like Wynonna Judd], that helps to open up the door for everything else that we offer,” Naplan explained. “We love to see when someone comes as a first-timer then turns around and buys many tickets. It's nice that they are willing to come on a journey with us as we cross-pollinate their interests.” That journey begins with a Nov. 2 concert in which musical artists Kenny Metcalf and Patrick Farrell pay tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, and continues with a Nov. 8 performance by The Bronx Wanderers. The Bronx Wanderers previously appeared as part of the event and have been brought back by popular demand. “It says a lot when people are that eager to hear an artist,” said Naplan, noting the group is known for their act at Bally’s Las Vegas in which they bring to life the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. “The nostalgia of their act really speaks to our audience who gets to relive some of the classic tunes of their youth.”
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The Anderson and Roe Piano Duo comes to the North Valley as part of Arizona Musicfest Nov. 13, playing not only classical music but also reinterpreted contemporary music. The act takes audiences on a musical journey, and is on the cutting edge of classical chamber music.
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“These are two virtuosic pianists who are very exciting in what they do and how they're really attractive to all audiences.” Naplan explained. “They've become darlings of YouTube with thousands of hits and views of their interpretations of both classical music and also popular music that they have classicalized in their very inventive arrangements.” Arizona Musicfest’s fall event culminates Nov. 18 with the Young Musicians Fall Concert. Naplan said the organization is committed to providing the Valley’s youth with quality access to music education and performance opportunities. That is, after all, one of Arizona Musicfest’s primary objectives. Money the organization makes from the concerts benefit those programs.
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While this is only the third time Arizona Musicfest has held performances in the fall, this year marks the first time the organization has presented a Christmas concert. The inaugural event brings The Ten Tenors and their “Home for the Holidays” concert to the North Valley Dec. 3. Naplan hopes the event will become an annual tradition as Arizona Musicfest continues to expand its footprint.
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“Our Valley is very fortunate to have some extraordinary young musicians,” Naplan said. “Arizona Musicfest wants to be a vehicle for them to advance their performance careers and their [education]. A chance to get in front of a very receptive audience is key to that process as they're evolving as young musicians.”
“The Ten Tenors from Australia have a tremendous reputation for their programming and for their excellence in musicianship,” Naplan said. “They put on a fantastic Christmas show. We're excited to be able to jump into that realm because around that time people are looking for great entertainment options that celebrate the season.” Arizona Musicfest does so much more than entertain, Naplan added. “In an at times broken world, the arts can provide an understanding of different cultures, of different people, and of different worldviews,” he said. “The arts has always been that tremendous vehicle for interpersonal relationships and understanding the world around us. The arts uplifts people and provides them with a wonderful experience.” azmusicfest.org
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Matt and Paul Keeler Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Scott Baxter and Liberty Station
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It begins with a slight whiff of something wonderful. Within a few hours, the scent of the summertime barbecues of childhood begins to fill the air, and by mid-day, it becomes an aromatic dinner bell for anyone fortunate enough to find themselves within a radius of a city block or two. This slow and steady perfection doesn’t only describe the barbecue at Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse; it’s a metaphor for the way Paul Keeler, president of Keeler Hospitality Group, has developed his brand, and his philosophy for casual yet quality neighborhood dining. Together with his son, Matt, who serves as director of operations, and General Manager Monica Teligades, they’re slowly and thoughtfully creating solid building blocks for what surely will become a legacy. As the third in a series of endeavors, which includes Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch, soon to be converted to the second Liberty Station, and Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops in Omaha, Liberty Station has been the culmination of decades of successful and innovative experience in hospitality and dining for Paul, and a lifetime of learning for his son Matt, whose own experience operating successful restaurants is owed in large part to his greatest mentor: his father. Dining excellence runs in the Keeler family. Paul and his wife, Judy, met 44 years ago in the restaurant business in Boston, and son Ryan is a manager for Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak in Washington D.C. Theirs is a name that will likely become a Phoenix-area staple.
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Two more Liberty Station locations are in the works. The first is opening at Market Street at DC Ranch this month; the second will be opening at the Anthem Shopping Center the third quarter of 2019. Tucked away in the westernmost corner of Terravita Marketplace at Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road, Liberty Station appears at first to be in a sleepy location. Not so, based on the crowds that have already found this desert gem. For starters, there’s “Big Poppy.” This massive, custom-made, 500-gallon smoker sits next to equally large racks of wood on the restaurant’s west patio. Inside Big Poppy, made by Camelback Smokers, the temperature remains steady and even, allowing cut oak and pecan to make the magic to happen. Mouth-watering Texas brisket with rich bark and a perfect pink smoke ring to Carolina pork shoulder with a mop of Carolina barbecue sauce are among Big Poppy’s daily offerings. Though they’re fantastic straight from the smoker, acclaimed executive chef, Anthony Apolinar, and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cornelius use them creatively for favorites like brisket grilled cheese—a grown-up twist on a childhood staple that combines sharp, creamy cheddar with burnt ends, paired with a tavern tomato soup; and smoked pork bucatini—pork shoulder covered in a rich broth accented with lemon and fennel. St. Louis spare ribs with a Kansas City-style glaze, Jidori chicken (often called the “Kobe beef of chicken”), juicy turkey breast, seasonal squash, hot links, beef ribs and succulent flat iron steaks are also smoked under the watchful, patient eyes of chefs Apolinar and Cornelius. On weekends, diners can even dig into smoked prime rib, a flavor unlike any other in the Valley.
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Their barbecue is so good that it has already appeared on Food Network’s “Eat, Sleep, BBQ.” It may be barbecue that lures folks in, but that’s not all Liberty Station has to offer. In a nod to their Boston roots are items such as fish and chips made with huge filets of amber beer-battered Boston cod and served with real malt and tartar sauce and a side of regular or sweet potato fries,; creamy Boston clam “chowdah”; and Boston baked beans with a hint of smokiness from big Poppy.
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Pan-seared crab cakes, baked steelhead, Lake Superior walleye, and a shrimp po-boy with homemade remoulade straight out of Cajun country are among the other seafood options that are not so easy to find—much less find done well—in arid Arizona. Other regional treats include housemade meatloaf just like grandma used to make, served with garlic smashed potatoes, green beans and mushroom gravy; red bird fried chicken with maple syrup and honey-buttered cornbread; and a satisfying chicken salad wrap packed with raisins, walnuts, apples, carrots and spring mix, accented with a honey mustard vinaigrette. And oh, we can’t forget the signature burgers! The signature Liberty Burger is a well-executed take on the standard cheeseburger. But the Tavern Burger! Sink your teeth into half a pound of all-natural beef topped with a generous portion of barbecued pulled pork, a thick, melted slice of cheddar, lemonade pickles and their signature Liberty sauce and you’ll never want to settle for anything less. “Shareable” appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free choices, and a kids’ menu with generous portions are also on the menu, making it a great stop for anyone with an appetite. It’s not just the food that’s a hit. Kyla Dahl, Keeler Hospitality Group’s award-winning beverage manager has created bright and inventive cocktails, like the Raspberry Daisy made with mescal, St. George raspberry, thyme and lemon; Puerto Rican Ti’ created from mint-infused rum, ginger liquor and lime; and Terravitian Fizz made from St. George Botanivore gin, aperol and
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lemon fizz are just a few of the many great choices. Spirit-forward traditional cocktails, craft draft beers from Arizona breweries, and a balanced selection of red and white wines are also on the menu. While the food is the star at Liberty Station, there has also been considerable thought put into the décor. In a nod to contemporary design, cooler weather will allow bar windows to open up onto a welcoming patio. Inside, concrete floors have been tinted a warm chestnut color, and the bar top has been artfully torched to create an almost comfortable familiarity. Sinatra-esque photos, created by one of Keeler Hospitality Group’s servers, bring an element of fun personality to the walls, as do the upscale rustic walls and community tables. Beyond the tangible, though, is an element that cannot be built, bought or created. It’s that often-elusive “it” factor that is responsible for making or breaking so many restaurants in the North Valley’s ever-changing culinary landscape. “I think it’s that family-centric environment behind everything we do that makes a difference,” said Matt. “People feel they’re going to get that personal touch.” Paul agreed. “I think it’s a feeling of being welcomed. It’s kind of a three-legged stool. The first leg is atmosphere, and I think we’ve created a comfortable and inviting space that has a great energy to it. “The second is the quality of our food and beverage. We’re always trying to deliver the freshest, best selections. “The third leg is service. That comes from making sure our staff makes everyone feel welcomed and acknowledged. We’re always setting a higher bar for that, and our guests notice that.” Based on the dinnertime crowd making its way through the door, Liberty Station is standing tall on that stool. It’s no surprise, however; in fact, it’s all by design. Just as the day’s barbecue has spent hour upon hour smoking its way to perfection, so have the Keelers spent time honing their focus and sharpening their approach. Liberty Station is a family endeavor sure to be a delicious win for everyone. libertystationtavern.com
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Painter Amado Peña doesn’t know what to expect when he reunites with ceramist Rich Lopez for a unique collaboration at the Thunderbird Artists 25th Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, but that’s part of the fun. It’s been four years since the two acclaimed artists merged their artistic styles for a special show, “Framing the Southwest,” at the prestigious American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in California. Lopez, a southern California artist best known for his intricate ceramic basket patterns, is new to the Carefree show. Peña, a talented painter and mixed media artist from New Mexico, is returning to Thunderbird Artists after more than a decade. The two friends will exhibit and sell original pieces in adjacent booths that include a center work station, where they will collaborate on unique ceramic basketry pieces that feature Peña’s paintings inside of each of Lopez’s ceramic baskets.
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Denise Colter, president of Thunderbird Artists, said patrons appreciate the chance to view artist demonstrations. “This is a rare opportunity to see two acclaimed artists work side by side to create original pieces of fine art,” she said. “Not only can you watch the process, you’ll be able to take a ceramic basket home with you since Amado will be painting his images with acrylic paint.” David Armstrong, AMOCA founder, said that the museum show with Lopez and Peña was well-received, particularly because their combined talents resulted in unique pieces.
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“The collaboration between two artists is not a new thing, but it’s not common. By combining their talents, they are able to create artworks that surpass their individual efforts,” he said.
CURIOUS RISK-TAKERS Why does the collaboration between Lopez and Peña work so well? While they have some things in common—both have Yaqui heritage, and both were drawn to art early in their lives—they draw their inspiration from different sources. Perhaps their success together can be credited to the fact that both artists are risk-takers who share an insatiable curiosity to discover new ways of expressing their creativity. Lopez worked in sales before receiving a potter’s wheel from his wife on Christmas day 14 years ago. “She remembered how much I enjoyed ceramics in high school,” he said. “I hadn’t touched clay in 35 years. I threw 40 pots that day, and I’ve been in my studio seven days a week ever since. That’s how much it changed my life.”
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Passionate about creating new work and curious about new techniques, Lopez taught himself a geometric math pattern rhythm that he incorporates into his ceramic basket creations.
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He enrolled at a local college where an art instructor recognized his talent and encouraged him to find a niche to separate himself from others. “That night, I dreamed I was making a basket with a tool in my hand. I woke up early and made the tool from my memory of the dream. Then I applied it to the clay and created my first basket,” he said. Curiosity also drives Peña’s passion for creating bold, colorful paintings and mixed media pieces. He grew up in south Texas, where there
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weren’t many opportunities to develop his art, but he pushed himself to hone his drawing skills. After graduating from college, he taught art for 16 years until he decided to pursue his passion full-time. He earned a master’s in art education and opened his first art gallery in Santa Fe in the 1980s. “Thematically, my work is influenced from many different sources,” he said. “Some of my ideas come from the pueblo where I live, but not everything is related to my tribe. I have a very stylized formula, and I’m always interested in seeing how my images translate onto different mediums, such as jewelry, leather and clay.” The Carefree festival will give Peña a chance to do just that on Lopez’s clay-fired baskets. “I’ll be using acrylics to paint the baskets while they are in a bisque stage, which is very rare to see,” he said, adding that each piece will be sealed, and that each basket they collaborate on will be decorative, not functional. Individually, both artists will exhibit their own work in separate booths. Peña will exhibit new paintings and drawings, while Lopez will exhibit his new Taa’a limited series of ceramic baskets, which are 20- to 24-inches in diameter. “These baskets will be my largest series to date. Taa’a is Yaqui for ‘the sun,’ and this series is a tribute to the many blessings we receive from the sun. Each basket will be made from a 25-pound bag of clay, and they will all come with a letter of authenticity,” Lopez said.
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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography Courtesy of Thomas Barnes
Something fateful was in the air in 1980 when former IBM marketing executive Thomas Barnes decided to turn his passion for collecting fine art into a pursuit to discover some of the world’s most talented emerging artists.
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She would not only lend her expertise to the synergy of their art pursuits, but she would also become his wife two years later.
That serendipitous decision would lead him to Russia in 2001, where he would open doors for brilliant artists eager to share their work with the rest of the world.
For 35 years, their company, Thomas Charles Editions, has been at the top of its game in the art business. With 13 galleries in California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona to their credit, Thomas and Lisa decided to lend their more-than 60 years of combined experience to a fulltime venture into the wholesale fine art distribution world.
It would also lead him to Lisa Allen a decade and a half later. Lisa, who attended Harvard and Oxford Universities and studied art at The Louvre, The Jeu de Paume in Paris and the British Institute in Florence Italy, was (and remains) a talented fine art appraiser.
“We were in the retail gallery business for many years, and over a period of time, I began acting as a publisher in distributing original paintings, as well as limited edition giclées on canvas to galleries all over the United States and Western Canada,” Thomas explains.
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With a 5,000-square-foot warehouse quietly tucked away near Anthem for nearly 20 years, Thomas Charles Editions has made a nationwide impact in the art world, providing beautiful prints, original art and exhibit-ready framing for galleries in Hawaii, California, New York, Las Vegas, Florida and beyond. A large number of the works have been procured from Russian artists, who are among the Barneses’ personal favorites because of the extensive training available at the much-heralded academies in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Now, with the doors to retirement beginning to open, Thomas and Lisa are opening the vaults of their extensive collections to the public. Throughout the month of October, anyone interested in obtaining museumquality work can peruse one or both of their websites and browse through realism-inspired oil paintings and giclées on canvas, then make an appointment to view the work in person. Pricing is 50 to 75 percent off of gallery pricing, and collections include hundreds of framed original paintings, thousands of limited edition giclées on canvas, bronze sculpture and fine art glass. Custom framing is available. It’s a rare and unique opportunity, and the art is outstanding. Designers and decorators are welcome, of course, and major credit cards are accepted.
Experience Fall Fine Art Sale Original paintings, giclées, bronze sculptures and art glass 50–75% off gallery pricing Call to preview Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thomas Charles Editions 42302 N. Vision Way, Suite 105, Phoenix 623-582-4500 tcefineart.com thomascharleseditions.com October 2018
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There is a grace about Laura Bicego that cannot be contrived. Fresh from a day in the Sardinian sun, her eyes shine brightly from behind her trademark oversized spectacles, and her smile is contagious. She outspoken and passionate in characteristic Italian style, but it’s what’s not expected about Bicego that draws me in as she speaks. Bicego is a woman’s woman. Her goal is to empower women through art, and her medium is 18-karat gold and beautiful organic stones. Her company, Nanis Italian Jewels, features handcrafted jewelry that is such a far cry from mass-produced, homogenous designs that it reserves standing in art galleries and specialty stores from Amsterdam to New York. November 8, Images Arizona magazine will sponsor a Nanis debut in Carefree at Grace Renee Gallery. “I love to make women feel beautiful and sensual,” she explains. “Nanis is really a woman’s purchase. It’s something that needs a lot of sensibility and a woman’s touch.” October 2018
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FROM THE BEGINNING Bicego knows from whence she speaks. Born into a jewelrymaking family in Vicenza-Italy, a region renowned for jewelrymaking for centuries, she spent much of her childhood learning first the technical aspects of jewelry-making in her father’s atelier before developing what can only be referred to as a “divine feminine” touch. “As woman, I can better understand the needs of women,” she says. “A lot of my pieces are versatile and you can really play with them. They look good, but I also know as a woman that they have something much deeper that makes women feel good.” Nanis designs are not only unique in the world of jewelry; they’re unique in Bicego’s own family. Her brother Marco is a renowned designer, but their styles contrast in many ways. I ask Bicego about her brother’s work and she lovingly laughs. “He’s fantastic, but he’s a man. As a man, he cannot really understand what women want. Some details, some special things that we like very much—and sometimes the faults—make Nanis different and unique.” Part of her magic lies in the conception. Instead of sketching designs with pencil and paper, as is tradition, Bicego prefers to work with her hands. She carefully crafts each strand and bead using simple tools, paying the ultimate attention to the smallest of details. Nanis is known for innovation and quality. Because the stones are never synthetic or created in a factory, no two pieces are ever exactly alike. “I am using a lot of different stones—organic stones like aquamarine. You will have exactly your own piece, not like anyone else’s,” she explains. For women like me, who enjoy our own sense of style and individuality, these words are music to our ears.
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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE To say Nanis designs are versatile is a bit of an understatement. Not only are they contemporary and simple enough to wear with everything from blue jeans to a little black dress, many of them can be turned or separated to create different looks, or even different pieces of jewelry. Today, Bicego is wearing a necklace she designed that recently won an award in Monaco. She unclasps what appears to be a pair of intricate, decorative gold beads and holds it out for me to see. “This is a bracelet and necklace—two pieces in one,” she explains, separating the links. “It is extraordinary. Women love to go out in morning and have a nice piece of jewelry, and go out for dinner at night. They want something different to make them feel good and perfect.”
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Other pieces are just as remarkable. With the flip of a stone, a ring converts into something new. A twist of a chain turns a chain of gold into a remarkable statement piece. “My new collection just launched, and it changes totally,” she says, holding out a hand so I can examine a ring from her Dancing in the Rain Reverse series. “The ring you can wear as a ring with big stone or with pavielle nuance of different colors. You can also wear it as a pendant. It’s really a lot of funky different pieces,” she grins. Not only do many Nanis pieces transform; they also transform the women who wear them. “Women are able to express themselves with my jewelry,” Bicego says. As she speaks, it is clear that behind each new piece is a passion. It’s an excitement I’ve noticed in painters, sculptors and other artists. With that passion comes that “something extra” in the work: something felt more than seen. This is true for Bicego, and for her Nanis creations. “I like things that you can change,” Bicego explains. “That’s beautiful. I also like softness, and the pieces are comfortable whenever you put something on,” Bicego says, showing me a pair of earrings with the same versatile, interchangeable night-to-day characteristics. These, she shows me, can have three completely different beautiful looks. Perhaps it is the rich tone of pure 18-karat gold sculpted into intricate designs that catches my eye, or the earthy draw of natural aquamarines, diamonds, pink opals and moonstones. Nanis jewelry creates a sensual desire, and it’s unlike any jewelry I’ve ever seen. Perhaps it’s because, like life, though it can adapt, the important things—the quality, the craftsmanship, and the brilliance—remain.
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CAREFREE DEBUT When Images Arizona publisher Shelly Spence met Bicego, she too was drawn to the quality and individuality of Nanis jewelry, so much so that she wanted to introduce her line at the magazine’s sister venture, Grace Renee Gallery. “From the moment I first saw Laura’s work, I knew I wanted to help bring it to Carefree,” Spence said. “Laura elevates jewelry to a level I have not yet seen here: she creates art, and it’s completely unique and wonderful. “Our area is unique in that people here don’t want something that everyone else has. Whether it’s artwork for their walls, ceramic pieces, sculptures or jewelry, they want high quality, unique pieces that represent who they are as individuals. Nanis captures that perfectly, and I’m confident that other women will be just as drawn to its beauty as I am.” Grace Renee Gallery, located in Carefree’s historic Spanish Village, opens this month. It will include work by renowned artists Sam Pratt, Seth Fairweather, Kevin Irvin, Kathleen Hope, Christiane Barbato, Cecilia Calderon and more. “Nanis compliments these artists beautifully because it is created from the same beautiful balance of breathtaking passion and incredible skill,” says Spence. Bicego adds, “I think I will have great success. People seem to like very organic, natural pieces in Arizona. They’re refined. It’s not about ‘flashy,’ it’s about quality and being different— more sophisticated.” I can’t wait to come. I really can’t wait,” she says. “My dream is to have a piece of jewelry a woman desires like she desires shoes or purses, to complete her outfit and make her feel beautiful.” gracereneegallery.com
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November 8 Grace Renee Gallery Historic Spanish Village 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree 5:30–9 p.m. 480-575-8080 gracereneegallery.com October 2018
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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Bryan Black
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Standing tall on the southeast corner of Scottdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright is an aqua blue, 125-foot steel and glass spire that, love it or hate it, is an iconic Scottsdale landmark with an interesting history. In fact, there may be more to it than you know! Wright believed in simple, straightforward design that eschewed what he thought of as excess: the overtly ornamental elements of architecture prior to World War I. Instead, he favored clean lines and the idea that shape and function should mimic the simplicity (yet complexity—he was a deep thinker) of the geometric patterns found in nature. Above all, however, he believed that form should be determined by function. Looking at the spire, especially in the daytime, it’s difficult to understand how it fits in to Wright’s principles. After all, though it is pretty when it’s alight at night, and it serves as a landmark for tourists and commuters alike, it doesn’t really do anything, right? If your mind has taken you along that line of thought, you’re right on. In fact, Wright didn’t conceive the spire as a stand-alone project, and he didn’t design it as it now stands. How it came to be is a fun nugget of history. In the late 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the New Deal, a series of programs,
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economic stimulants and public works projects meant to put Americans back to work after the Great Depression. In Arizona, one of those projects was to create an annex for the state capitol building. A rectangular, 68- by 167-feet, four story building, now occupied by the state’s supreme court, superior courts, law library, offices of the attorney general, state historian was constructed in 1938— in a very traditional style. Wright, who had begun wintering at Taliesin West in 1937, was not a fan. Says renowned area architect Michael P. Johnson, whose career includes teaching at Wright’s School of Architecture at Taliesin West, “Wright believed the design of the capitol was not apropos for state capital building. He thought it should be built by world’s greatest architect—which was himself.” At the time, Wright was working on a number of illustrious projects, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York. In his spare moments, he set to work designing what he called “The Oasis,” a strikingly contemporary set of hexagonal structures with honeycombed glass canopies. Fountains and greenery were intertwined in the plan, in typical Wright style, to blur the line between nature and design, and a matching pair of symmetrical wings was added to house the House and the Senate. Atop each of the three wings, delicatelooking, towering, faceted spires reached for the heavens. Those spires inspired the one at Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. So how did it get out there?
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Well, the problem with Wright’s concept was not in its execution; it was that he was never commissioned to build the capitol building in the first place.
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In 1954, when the design was finished, Wright began pitching his capitol building design idea to local Phoenix officials. He was met with a sound “thanks, but no thanks.” “That was a fantasy drawing of his,” says Johnson. “It wasn’t rejected because it was ahead of its time, even though that’s what’s been said. It was rejected because the state already had a capitol building and didn’t need a new one.” Sadly, Wright’s ideas for an innovative, unique capitol building were never realized. Had they been, Arizona could have had its own version of Portland’s Space Needle or the St. Louis Arch, drawing tourists and other visitors in by the busload. In 1959, when Wright died, his plans for the capitol were also laid to rest—for nearly half a century. When the Promenade Shopping Center was proposed for the Scottsdale Road corner, the developer not only wanted a focal point, but he also wanted something that would please the City of Scottsdale so they’d approve a zoning change. Wright apprentice Arnold Roy was happy to oblige, redesigning Wright’s original capitol spire to conform to building codes. The resulting proportions were different than Wright’s original plan, but it still has hallmark elements of Wright’s work.
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There is nothing better than a warm, creamy plate of pasta in the fall time. The Boursin cheese in this dish adds such a depth of flavor, and creaminess unlike anything else! Boursin cheese is available at most grocery stores. Feel free to add protein of your choice to this dish. As-is, this recipe is vegetarian friendly.
Butternut Squash and Mushroom Pasta Ingredients: 1 cup cubed butternut squash 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms 1/2 onion, sliced 1–2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 block Boursin cheese 8 oz. pasta of your choice 1 cup pasta water Directions: In large pot, boil water to cook pasta. Cook as directed on package. Drain, saving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside. In large skillet, heat olive oil and add butternut squash. Caramelize for about 10 minutes, and then add mushrooms and onions. Once cooked to your liking, add the entire block of Boursin. Stir cheese until melted. Add in cooked pasta, then pour pasta water in slowly until sauce becomes desired thickness. Stir in spinach. Serve, and enjoy! kyndraclaire.com
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Pumpkin Spice Cake Fall is finally here, and this pumpkin spice cake is dense, moist and full of fall flavors—without being overly sweet!
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pureed, canned pumpkin 1/8 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9inch pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and butter for about 5 minutes until creamy. Scrape bowl and add eggs one at a time, beating until combined. In separate bowl, sift together flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a smaller bowl, combine pumpkin, milk and vanilla. With mixer on low, add dry and wet ingredients to butter and sugar, alternately starting and ending with flour. Spread in prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool, cut into squares and serve with spiced whipped cream, below. To make spiced whipped cream: Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon each of cloves and nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. kyndraclaire.com
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