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One of the most difficult things in the world is trying to describe the hole left behind in your soul when someone you love passes on. As someone whose life moves through pictures and words, I’d hoped it would be simpler to remember and honor

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my Grandma Katuin, who passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning. Yet the words do not come. Instead of beautiful sentences and colorful phrases to describe how she touched my life, my mind is a jumble of memories. I see the smile on her lips when she held my babies for the first time. I see the twinkle in her eyes when, as a child, she patiently showed me how to make Norwegian potato Lefse. I hear the sound of her voice that seemed to become more gentle as the lines around her eyes grew deeper. I am fortunate that she spent my entire life slowly passing her torch to me. Through the stories we created together, she shared her wisdom, joys, love and pain. We made memories that will forever be in my heart. As her life came to an end, she taught me perhaps the most important lesson of all. We all have stories. Every one of us writes our own chapters in life, and we illustrate them with the memories we make. We get to choose our own plot, deciding for ourselves who will be the heroes and how our narrative will read. We can focus on the struggles, or we can use our pen to detail the beauty and love all around us. Either way, they become who we are and how we are remembered. I felt my grandmother’s spirit today as I pondered my life. For nearly two decades now,

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In addition to the more than 500 dances, dramas and musicals performed on the stages of the Herberger Theater, arts education is another gift the Herberger gives to the community. Each year, nearly 12,000 Valley youth between the ages of 3 and 19, including those in underprivileged and underserved areas, benefit from these programs. This month, the theater will raise money for its outreach programs through the eighth annual Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts. The free event, which will take place November 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Herberger Theater Center, is a celebration of the Valley’s vibrant fine arts scene. There will be performances, dance, visual art, live music, children’s activities, pet adoptions, shopping, food, craft beer and wine tasting, and more. The festival is an ideal opportunity to see talent from arts organizations throughout the Valley. Free performances by Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Indo American Cultural Connect, Yumi La Rosa Flamenco Dance Company, Aero Terra Arts and other Valley groups will be presented on four different stages.

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Saturday, November 4 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Free Admission herbergertheater.org N ovember 2017

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Kiddos will have plenty to enjoy, including a children’s area with free activities offered by the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Phoenix Center for the Arts, and Miss Bookworm’s Corner by Usborne Books and More. Art aficionados who love animals will love the pet adoption center, where four-legged friends from Arizona Beagle Rescue, the Arizona Humane Society and Rescue a Golden of Arizona will hopefully find loving homes. Proceeds from Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts will benefit programs that provide Arizona children with opportunities to excel, learn and heal through the arts. Those programs include Multicultural Theater Camp, Arizona Young Artists’ Competition, a children’s art exhibit and Wolf Trap which, in collaboration with Center Dance Ensemble, brings professional artists into preschool and Head Start classrooms for a seven-week residency. Drama, music and movement are used to encourage participation and self-esteem in the early stages of learning. Established in 1989, the Herberger Theater hosts a diverse range of dramatic, dance and musical performances and is home to local theater and dance companies like Center Dance Ensemble, Arizona Theater Company and iTheatre Collaborative. Over the last 27 years, 4.2 million people have attended the theater’s more than 11,000 performances. The center is also home to two art galleries that feature the work of artists through the state, as well as a plaza that hosts and arts events like this month’s festival. herbergertheater.org

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NOV. 3–17

Experience

NOV. 3–5

GRAND PRIX OF SCOTTSDALE THIRD ANNUAL GALA AND KICKOFF

The 27th season of Arizona Musicfest will share an exceptional lineup of artists this month, from country superstars Mary Chapin Carpenter and Lee Ann Womack to Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune, and from famed singer/pianist Michael Feinstein to internationally celebrated Pink Martini and the iconic

Scottsdale Waterfront will

bandleader/trumpeter Doc

transform into a picturesque

Severinsen. At the heart of the

21st century version of the

festival is the Festival Orchestra

Roaring 1920s for a weekend

with Maestro Robert Moody,

of racing, libations and fun.

featuring the nation’s finest

Proceeds benefit Southwest

orchestral musicians. This festival

Human Development. For

is not to be missed! Concert

pricing, schedule and

times and locations vary. Visit

additional information, visit

website for tickets and details.

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480-422-8449; azmusicfest.org.

NOV. 3, 4 11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR Find the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for family, friends or even yourself at the annual holiday bazaar at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church. Over 70 vendors will offer jewelry, photography, pet boutique items, gently used books, holiday ornaments and much more. Free admission.

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NOV. 3–5 CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Jacinthe Dugal-Lacroix is the featured artist for this muchanticipated event. Live music, great food and inspiring art. Admission: Adults $3; free for children 17 and under; additional fee for wine tasting. Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thunderbirdartists.com

NOV. 3–5 CAVE CREEK WILD WEST DAYS Come on up to Cave Creek for two days of fun! Mutton bustin’, pig races, re-enactments, bed races and a whole host of activities. Stop by the Cave Creek Museum and be sure to catch the Wild West Days Parade. Complete schedule of events online. Free admission and parking. Historic Town of Cave Creek. wildwestdayscavecreek.com

NOV. 4 PIANIST JANICE CARISSA TO OPEN LIVING MUSIC PERFORMANCE SERIES Piano virtuoso Janice Carissa will launch the fifth annual Living Music Performance Series at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. $30. 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 7 p.m. 480-488-2081;

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NOV. 4 ADOPT THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 911 is holding a giant pet adopt-a-thon to find loving homes for animals currently being housed by 45 different area rescue groups. All pets are spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Free admission. All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. pacc911.org

NOV. 8 PATRICIA GILMAN TALKS ANCIENT MESOAMERICAN POTTERY Arizona Archaeology Society Desert Foothills Chapter presents Patricia A. Gilman, who will discuss Mimbres archaeology and relationships between pottery designs and

Art Show

NOV. 9

MISFITS: ALTERED TAILS BENEFIT ART SHOW

Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. azarchsoc.wildapricot.org

NOV. 9 JOHN SEBASTIAN AT MIM In the mid-1960s, singer-

music like no other band

collection of unique works

before or since, putting its first

in oil, at his Paradise Valley

seven singles into the Top 10.

studio to benefit Altered Tails,

Join John Sebastian in concert

the Valley’s largest non-profit

at Musical Instrument Museum.

low-cost spay and neuter clinic.

$43.50–$53.50. 4725 E. Mayo

Free admission. 60th St. and

Blvd., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Tickets

Cactus Wren, Paradise Valley. 5

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at Good Shepard of the Hills

and The Lovin’ Spoonful made

Little will present “Misfits,” a

people. Free. Maitland Hall

songwriter John Sebastian

Entrepreneur and artist Chad

to 8 p.m. chadlittleart.com

interaction with Mesoamerican

available online. 480-478-6000; *Photo courtesy Winquist Photography

mim.org

NOV. 9 LIFELONG VITALITY HAPPY HOUR Phyllis Strupp, award-winning author and brain training expert, will speak about the A-B-Cs of brain health and the best forms of brain training to improve neuroplasticity and get better with age. Space is limited. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 4 to 5 p.m. RSVP 480-488-2286; dfla.org

NOV. 10 ESTEBAN IN CONCERT The passion of Spain and Flamenco performed in a new modern way that you'll never forget: riveting Flamenco and Spanish Guitar and Gypsy violin performances, along with full band. $30–$75. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. 7 p.m. 480-3504822; tempe.gov

NOV. 10 REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN APPRECIATION DINNER Our Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Resurrection Assembly #3218 will host “Remembering the Forgotten,” an appreciation dinner honoring U.S. military men and women. $45 per person. Our Lady of Joy Parish Hall, 36811 N. Pima Rd., Carefree. 6 p.m. 480-488-2782. N ovember 2017

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NOV. 10 FEARLESSLY TURBULENT ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Meet artists Michelle Micalizzi, Ken Kaminski, Joe Holdren and Dennis Kleidon, whose neo-expressionism explores the uncertainties and hope of the 20th and 21st centuries in “Fearlessly Turbulent,” a show running through Dec. 7. 7211 East Ho Rd., #17, Carefree. Reception 6-9 p.m. Exhibit Mon.Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 480-526-2609.

NOV. 11 ROTATION OF ART GRAND OPENING The Gallery at el Pedregal will be holding an artists’ reception and grand opening of the new Rotation of Art, featuring the work of more than 40 artists. Refreshments, music, demonstrations and conversations with many featured artists. Free. Second floor, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 4 to 6 p.m. 480575-6624; theleaguegallery.com

NOV. 11 STAMP MILL RUN AT CAVE CREEK MUSEUM Come watch the Golden Reef Stamp Mill in operation. It will be crushing gold bearing ore from its original location on the back side of Continental Mountain. Adults $5; seniors $3; students 12 and over $2; children under 12 free. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1:30 to 2 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Sedona Open NOV. 10–12

14TH ANNUAL SEDONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR Verde Valley artists will shine as they open their private studios to the public for self-guided tours. Presented by Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition. Free. Downloadable map available on website and at Sedona Arts

Center or Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sedonaartistscoalition.org

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*Photo by Brenna Zumbo

NOV. 11 MARTIN GRELLE ARTIST RECEPTION AND LIVE AUCTION This one-man show, on display Nov. 11-19, will premiere 20 new Native Americaninspired paintings. 5 to 7 p.m. Legacy Gallery, 7178 Main St., Scottsdale. 480-945-1113; legacygallery.com

NOV. 11 ARTISAN & CRAFT FAIRE Tis the season to deck your halls with creative décor and gather unique gift items to lavish upon your loved ones or donate to those in need. Christ Anglican Church invites the public to attend its annual craft fair held to benefit Jubilate Performing Arts. Free. 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 480-993-6147; challisemusic@gmail.com

NOV. 11 NOTRE DAME PREP CULINARY FESTIVAL Some of the best local restaurants are prepped to wow event-goers with exceptional tastes of the Valley. Music by Elvis Before Noon. $100 in advance; $125 at the door. 9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 6 to 10 p.m. ndpsaints.org

NOV. 12 FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP TO CELEBRATE VETERANS It’s time for families and veterans at Cave Creek Museum with fun, fascinating and exciting programs guaranteed to interest all ages. Free for museum members; $5 for non-members. Cave Creek

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Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1:30 to 3 p.m. RSVP 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org N ovember 2017

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NOV. 15–JAN. 14 ILLUMINATION: SYMPHONY OF LIGHT Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is coming to North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday classics. A portion of profits will go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Advanced tickets $29.50+ per car; optional walking exhibit an additional $10 per car. 27701 Black Canyon Highway, near I-17 and Jomax. 6 p.m. illuminationaz.com

NOV. 16 DEMONSTRATE! AT SCOTTSDALE ART WALK Galleries will be full of energy as multiple world-class painters, sculptors and other artisans give live demonstrations. Free. Scottsdale Art District, Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd. and north on Marshall Way. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

NOV. 16 LIFE-GIVING CHOCOLATE Learn more about the history of chocolate and cacao and how it can improve your health. Raw vegan chef and author Haley Cloud will present a live demonstration and chocolate truffle samples.

Music

Space is limited. $10. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2 to 3 p.m. RSVP 480-488-2286; dfla.org

NOV. 12

AZ MUSICFEST PRESENTS MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Five-time Grammy Awardwinning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter performs as part of AZ Musicfest’s acclaimed Fall Fest. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. Advance tickets only. 480-422-8449;

*Photo by Aaron Farrington

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NOV. 16 VICELAND: INDUSTRY VS. NATIVE LANDS Industry has had a significant impact on indigenous people and their sacred lands. Cable television channel Viceland’s series “Abandoned and Rise” visits Arizona to investigate the role industry has played in indigenous communities. Rise host Sarain Fox will join viewers for a discussion after the screening. Members $4; non-members $7. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-874-4666; smoca.org

NOV. 16 13TH ANNUAL PHOENIX COOKS PRESENTS DEMONSTRATE! Benefiting Special Olympics Arizona, this event brings tasty food, celebrity chefs and local personalities together for a culinary paradise. $60–$100. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. phxcooks.com

NOV. 17, 18, 24, 25 JENNIFER HANSCOM TRUNK SHOW Hand-forged sterling silver jewelry from local artist Jennifer Hanscom is infused with positive energy and intentions and will be featured at this unique trunk show. No admission. Etania Jewelry & Boutique, 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 602-429-0505.

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NOV. 18 ART PARTY AT THE GALLERY AT EL PEDREGAL Celebrate the arts with artists’ demonstrations, fine food and musical performances. Free admission. The Gallery at el Pedregal, second floor, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 1 to 4 p.m. 480-575-6624; theleaguegallery.com

NOV. 18 3RD ANNUAL SWEET TO THE SOUL BOUTIQUE SHOW Sweet to the Soul Boutique, started by two Valley moms, will feature almost 250 local handmade shops, bakeries, direct sales businesses and food trucks. Free swag bag for the first 100 visitors. Free admission. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art

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NOV. 18 ANTIQUES IN THE LODGE: THE FOLK ART OF AMERICAN FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

NOV. 17–19; 24–26

Desert Foothills Library presents a program on antiques and folk art once

HIDDEN IN THE HILLS

used by Odd Fellows,

It’s time again for Arizona’s

Freemasons, Elks and other

largest and longest-running

fraternal societies during the

artist studio tour. Take a

1800s and early 1900s from

self-guided tour through the

the personal collection of

studios of some of Arizona’s

Greg Hoffman, a local antique

most talented artists. Free. See

aficionado. Space is limited.

website for map locations. 10

Free. 38443 N. Schoolhouse

a.m. to 5 p.m. 480-575-6624;

Rd., Cave Creek. RSVP 480488-2286; dfla.org

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*Photo by Rich David

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*Photo courtesy Ballet Arizona N ovember 2017

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NOV. 19 GLOBAL LUXURY CONCERT SERIES DEBUT The inaugural season of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury concert series debuts at The Boulders Resort & Spa with piano virtuoso Nicole Pesce. $25 cash at the door. 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Scottsdale, Latilla Ballroom. 3 p.m. 480-204-7292;

Culture

NOV. 27, 28 IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA AT MIM The hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show,

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now in its 13th season,

NOV. 18, 19

and dances in an engaging

24TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE ARTFEST Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza bustles with more than 180 fine artists selling their masterpieces, local musicians and food

features top Irish music, songs performance rich in history, humor and boundless energy. $35.50–$40.50. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7 p.m. Tickets available online. 480-478-6000; mim.org

vendors representing a variety of cultural tastes. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 75th St. and Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 888artfest.com

NOV. 18–26 MERMAID MAGIC RETURNS TO ODYSEA AQUARIUM Mythical mermaids are coming to OdySea Aquarium! Check website for hours and admission. OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-291-8000; odyseaaquarium.com

NOV. 20 CARING CORPS GOLF TOURNAMENT Grab some friends and practice your swing for the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Foothills Caring Corps (FCC), dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents in the northeast Valley. $400 per player. Sponsorship opportunities available. Mirabel Golf Club, 37100 N. Mirabel Club Dr., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. shotgun start. 480-488-1105; foothillscaringcorps.com

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NOV. 25, 26 NATIVITIES OF THE WORLD Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will sponsor an exhibit of over 150 nativity sets from around the world. Free with suggested donation of non-perishable food or cash. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

NOV. 30 MARKET STREET HOT COCOA STROLL Santa is coming to DC Ranch! Santa’s Parade, tree lighting on the plaza, music, activities, and more. Free. Bring a new toy to donate to Childhelp.

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NOV. 30 SMOCA DOCUMENTARY VIDEO ART FESTIVAL Students in documentary video art, as part of the intermedia program of the ASU School of Art, present a showcase of experimental short videos highlighting social,

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cultural and personal topics. Free. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-874-4666; smoca.org

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DEC. 3 NUTCRACKER TEA WITH SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES Ballerinas, sugar plums and princesses are invited to tea at the English Rose Tea Room for a Christmas celebration not to be forgotten! Ballerinas from the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the story, dance and be available for photos. $35 per person. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP 480-4884812; carefreetea.com

DEC. 10, 17 SONGS OF THE SEASON BY UPSCALE SINGERS

DEC. 2 ANSEL ADAMS: AMERICA MUSICAL TRIBUTE Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents “Ansel Adams: America” as part of its ARTrageous Gala 2017, featuring more than 100 breathtaking images by the celebrated photographer, paired with a commissioned symphonic work by late jazz

Tickets are on sale now for

legend Dave Brubeck and his

the 12th Annual Upscale

son, Chris. Proceeds benefit

Singers “Songs of the Season”

Scottsdale Arts education

concert. Adults $20; teens

and outreach programs.

13 through high school $10;

Complete dinner and concert

children 12 and under $7.

packages available. See

Desert Hills Presbyterian

website for details. Times

Church 34605 N. Tom

vary according to package.

Darlington, Carefree. 5 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380

Ticket information: 480-575-

E. Second St., Scottsdale.

0811; upscalesingers.com

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When ideal temperatures officially set in and the phrase, “This is why we live here,” is widely used, it’s time to head to the great outdoors. And after a morning walk, hike, run or bike ride, what better way to relax than perusing fresh, local wares at your local farmers’ market? There’s a hearty list of markets to select from, and each offers a unique pick of produce, flowers, honey, meats, cheese, sauces, artisan work, beauty items, food trucks and other hometown-grown or made goodies. Here are some of the farmers’ markets happening right now, and the unique experiences they offer. Be sure to check websites for special events and changes to hours.

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Uptown Farmers’ Market Wednesdays and Saturdays

Farm ‘n’ Art Market at Desert Canyon Shopping Center Fridays

5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

10401 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

Multi-level 75-minute community yoga classes Saturdays at 10 a.m. by Dirty Yoga.

The market’s experiences and demonstrations to be announced. Check the website for details.

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Open Air Market at Phoenix Public Market Saturdays

Farmers’ Market North Scottsdale at the General Store Second and fourth Saturdays

721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Traditional Mexican dance, music, and dress Nov. 11 from 9–11 a.m. by Folklor Mexicano.

Mindful Flow Yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Yin & Zen Yoga from 11 a.m. to noon at Harumi Yoga.

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The Camelback Market at Vincent’s on Camelback Saturdays

Farmers’ Market North Scottsdale at Troon North First and third Saturdays

3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

10037 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fresh-made omelets, crêpes, grilled panini sandwiches, chicken and potatoes, thin-crust pizzas from renowned restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven, and fresh seafood and meat paella from its oversized paella pans.

Chef Jeff Benson, personal chef to celebrities, demonstrates how to cook healthy meals using market items.

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Farm ‘n’ Art Market at Terravita Shopping Center Wednesdays

Old Town Farmers’ Market Saturdays 3806 N. Brown Rd., Scottsdale 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Gourmet cooking classes from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekly.

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34402 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 3 p.m.–7 p.m. The market’s experiences and demonstrations are in the works. Check the website for details. magicbirdfestivals.com

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Farmers’ Market at Mercado Sundays

Carefree Farmers’ Market Fridays

8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

1 Sundial Cr., Carefree 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Chef demonstrations representing Valley restaurants.

Corner of Hayden Rd. and Via De Ventura This market is new; it launched in October.

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Farmers’ Market on High Street at CityNorth Third Sundays 5415 E. High St., Phoenix 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Check the website for the market's lineup of demonstrations and live entertainment.

Anthem Community Farmers’ Market at Anthem Community Park Saturdays 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Gardeners will love the locally provided seeds, compost and worm castings. arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

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Nestled on an unassuming, tree-lined block at 167 West 12th Street in New York City is a brownstone that once was the home of culinary arts pioneer James Beard. When Beard passed in 1985, friends, family and culinary enthusiasts stepped in to ensure the house would carry on his legacy. Today, the James Beard House hosts more than 250 events annually, and the location serves as headquarters for the James Beard Foundation, America’s preeminent cuisine organization known for its education and awards. Chefs from across the nation, including Arizona, have featured their skills at the James Beard House, and last month, Chef Marcellino Verzino, owner of Marcellino Ristorante in Scottsdale made that exclusive roster for the second time in his career.

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“It is an honor and privilege to cook at the most important food venue in the United States,” Chef Marcellino humbly says. “I look forward to making this particular menu, as it is full of recipes inspired from my hometown.” He was selected in a competitive process that began with a nomination and was followed by a chef selection committee that evaluates reputation, expertise in a discipline, use of high-quality ingredients and other criterion. “The James Beard House is held in highest esteem by all true chefs dedicated to sharing our gift with the world,” Marcellino adds. “It is an honor to collaborate once again and to have been invited at this time so I may share my rendition of Italian cuisine in its authenticity and innovativeness.”

Born on a farm in the Campania region of Italy, Marcellino began to cook at the age of 11 when his mother passed away. She was only 42 years old. “The sadness of my dear mamma’s passing was very profound,” he recalls. “We grieved for a very long time.” Marcellino felt honored by the bountiful harvests of the family farm. “We gloried and gave thanks to it all,” he recalls, explaining what it was like to cook from the farm’s bounty as a young boy. “It was simply a gift I received that enabled me through creative imagination and centuries-old recipes to create back then as I still do today.” The heritage dinner he prepared for the James Beard House was centered on his childhood stories and the dishes he made. This month, Marcellino will replicate the experience in Scottsdale. “This menu is a sincere reflection of the food I shared with my family,” Marcellino explains. “Growing up, living and tending the many facets of our farm brought about a loving unification between my parents and siblings. We were all involved in our animals’ welfare, planting, tending and harvesting the fields and bringing forth health and happiness through nature’s gifts to us. Continuing the art of cooking, stemming from my childhood life and experiences is my way of giving thanks and gratitude. It’s all about my heritage.” Held on Tuesday, November 14 at Marcellino Ristorante the Heritage Dinner menu will be paired with wine from the Campania region, featuring Fontanavecchia, a vineyard owned by third-generation winter and Marcellino's long-time friend, Libero Rillo. “Deep rooted culture, hands on experience and love of family has always been my nucleus from which I derive my art,” Marcellino adds. “It always came so naturally to me. Combining and preparing nutritious food and art, whether for my family, friends and guests, is what I do and who I am. It is my birthright.”

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Heritage Dinner Tuesday, November 14 7–9:00 p.m. Marcellino Ristorante 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale $165+ per person 480-990-9500 marcellinoristorante.com

A few selections from the five-course meal will be Paccatelli con Piccione, which is Marcellino's handcrafted, toothsome pasta sautéed with humanely raised pigeon in a red sauce, and paired with Aglianico wine; Angello in Umido which are sautéed baby lamb chops with potatoes, red wine and touch of tomato, saffron risotto and fresh garden herbs from the chef’s home garden. For dessert, he will prepare Pastiera di Riso, a torta of arborio rice gently blended with fresh ricotta, hand-harvested vanilla, aroma zest of orange and lemon, sugar and perfume of cinnamon, finished with crema al Strega and paired with Spumante moscato. “Every course correlates with proteins and ingredients we had available on our farm from the grains, animals and vegetables we raised,” Marcellino explains. “I am so very fortunate to be able to access the finest products at my ristorante with which to prepare my childhood memories.” Chef Marcellino Verzino’s Heritage Dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at his restaurant Marcellino Ristorante locked at 7114 E. Stetson Drive in Old Town Scottsdale. Dinner is $165 plus tax and tip per person. For reservations, which are required, call 480-990-9500. marcellinoristorante.com N ovember 2017

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Welcome to Carefree—the town with a name that says it all! Take a stroll through exemplary art galleries, enjoy the serene atmosphere of Carefree Desert Gardens, taste the delectable edible creations served at fine dining establishments and feel your cares slip away!

PIANO VIRTUOSO JANICE CLARISSA

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA

SONGS OF THE SEASON

Welcoming all ballerinas, sugar plums

Tickets are on sale online now for the

The fifth annual Living Music

and princesses to tea at the English Rose

12th Annual Songs of the Season, a festive

Performance Series launches with the

Tea Room for an afternoon of Nutcracker

holiday concert by local favorite, the

talented Janice Clarissa tickling the

music and festivities! Ballerinas from

Upscale Singers.

ivories.

the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the

When: Dec. 10, 17, 5 p.m.

When: Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

story, dance and be available for photos.

Where: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church,

Where: Christ the Lord Lutheran Church,

When: Dec. 3, 3–5 p.m.

3460 N. Tom Darlington, Carefree.

9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree.

Where: English Rose Tea Room,

Cost: $7–$20.

Cost: $30.

201 Easy St., Carefree.

480-575-0811; upscalesingers.com

480-488-2081; ctlcarefree.org

Cost: $35 per person. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com

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Founded in 2004 by the Sedona Visual Arts Coalition, Sedona Open Studio Tours allow visitors to see, learn and understand the artists of Sedona with an in-depth, personal experience. This November 10-12, attendees will embark on self-guided tours of artists’ studios in picturesque Sedona and the Verde Valley. With 66 artists and more than 40 studios participating, it’s a chance to meet a broad range of artists, learn their techniques by witnessing the creative process first-hand, and to have the chance to hear the personal stories of profoundly talented people. “For the visitor, the Open Studios experience invites the artwork to speak much more intimately to them, as it provides an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the creative process,” says co-chair Mike Upp. “The wide range of style, quality and art forms is a testament to the thriving vitality of the arts community here.”

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attendees explore the variety of artists’ tools, materials and processes on display. When collectors take home a piece of art, it is imbued with the rich experience of purchasing it from the source, and the story behind each item makes it all-the-more meaningful. Upp and his co-chair, painter Julie Ronning Talbot, have lead and expanded the event over the last four years of its 14-year run, sponsored by its parent non-profit, Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition, as well as local hotels, restaurants, the Sedona Arts Center and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Brochures with a complete list of participating artists, including a map, are available online and in restaurants and hotels around the area. The tour runs daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. Traditionally occurring during the last weekend in April, this is the first year that a fall tour has been added. More than 200 people are expected to attend. sedonaartistscoalition.org

Mike & Sharon Upp: Earth and Fire Ceramic Design Just a few miles south of Arizona wine country, Mike and Sharon Upp create primarily tabletop ceramics that are both functional and decorative, with styles that simultaneously complement and contrast each other. “I always say that she’s the artist and I’m the craftsman,” says Mike. “She’s so creative, always coming up with new ideas. People enjoy the conversational value of having both our styles on their tables.“ Visitors to the Upp’s studio will see Mike demonstrating the challenging process of applying handles to mugs and to see each step in the potter’s process, with samples of unglazed and unfired pieces all the way to the finished product. Mike’s philosophy embraces functional art that can be used on a daily basis. His pieces are structured and thrown on a wheel, and he produces three different lines. His dinnerware sets are extremely popular. Collectors often request personalized pieces, mixing and matching styles and often returning each year to add on serving pieces, like large-sized platters. Sharon’s pieces in her “Live Edge” series are entirely hand-built from slabs of clay, which are rolled to an even thickness, then formed using inspiration from nature, particularly wood and twisted branches. She then uses various techniques—stamps, wet clay, white slip, hand painting and various glazes—to give each a unique look. “I try to approach it from a place of no mind,” says Sharon. “I let the clay be what it wants to be. Sometimes I make handles for Mike’s pieces. Everything he does is very symmetrical, but that’s not me. It’s fun to add an unusual element to his classic pieces.” Both Sharon and Mike enjoy being part of the arts community and living in a dark sky community. They are inspired by the proximity to nature, wildlife, and the opportunity to meet and learn from other artists. Instead of occasionally borrowing a cup of sugar from neighbors, they borrow ceramics materials. The two are both alumni of Arizona State University, though they’ve lived around the country. Mike has always been a potter and worked in the arts. He ran the Tempe Arts Festival for three years. He has also worked in high-tech sales and marketing. Mike’s combination of art and marketing savvy has made him a great organizer and publicist for the Sedona Open Studio Tour. Earth and Fire Ceramic Design joined the tour in 2013 when Mike offered to help with marketing in exchange for participation. At the time, there were 29 artists and the Upp’s studio was the only one outside of Sedona proper. That number has more than tripled. “People thought I was crazy,” says Mike. “Believe it or not, we had 75 people come to our studio that first year. My goal became to recruit as many people in the Verde Valley as possible. We’ve been able to expand the geography and the quality and number of participating artists.” facebook.com/earthandfiredesign N ovember 2017

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Christine Debrosky: Oil and Pastels Painter Christine’s impressionist pastel and oil paintings have garnered awards, recognition, and the opportunity to teach around the world. Sedona Open Studio Tour attendees have the chance to visit the studio where she works at the Clarkdale home that she and her husband, Wayne (who she counts as her “biggest fan,”) completely renovated and have lived in since 2009. Located about 18 miles from Sedona, her studio is tucked into the hillside and the lack of fences allows coyotes, bobcats and javelinas to wander through as hawks soar overhead, enhancing the stunning views. The Debroskys built here with an eye toward hosting visitors. “Thanks to the great tour organizers, I get about 50 to 60 people,” says Christine. “I’m out of the way, but I’m glad they are willing to come to see me. It’s so nice being up here and I get wonderful comments from visitors. They love the views and say they had no idea this was here.”

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all that was around her to master the nearly elusive art of painting light. In the winter, the blanket of snow covering the land served as a neutral background for studying winter light. In spring and summer, she worked “en plein air,” as she continues to do today. “Being outdoors meant I didn’t need a dedicated studio,” Christine says. “It probably had something to do with my becoming a landscape painter.” Christine used the bright, transparent sunlight to paint every shade of green in the rich environment. She notes, though, that the weather there rendered a darker light than the bright Arizona skies she now works under. “The light in Arizona really changed my work,” says Christine. “Even summers in the Hudson Valley were darker due to the thick canopy of trees. My color palette has changed here and I’m learning to paint light in a different way. When the sun sets low, the shadow of Mingus Mountain casts a

rosy-red glow on Sedona’s rock formations.” The landscapes she is known for are the beautiful result of her love of painting outdoors, though her travels have influenced her to add manmade elements to some of her paintings. She’s also experimenting with pieces that are more abstract. “Until I began traveling to Europe, I was painting pure landscape,” Christine says. “After visiting Italy, I became really interested in architecture and saw my surroundings with a fresh eye. Traveling really gives one a different perspective.” Those who travel to Christine’s studio on the tour will have the chance to see her in action and learn more about pastel painting, which, she notes, is a medium that people are less familiar with and explaining her process is rewarding. It also allows her to hear collectors’ responses to her work first-hand. “When I sell through galleries, I rarely get to meet the people who purchase my work,” says Christine. “It’s nice to know they’re coming in because they’re specifically interested in meeting me and seeing my work. The tour has afforded me many opportunities, both to teach and to show my work in other venues, including a show I’m doing this fall at Sedona City Hall. It has been a really beneficial experience.” christinedebrosky.com

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Lon Walters: Metal Sculpture “Whimsy in Metal” is a perfect description of Lon Walters’ work. The path that led him to creating art is as fascinating as the creations of copper, brass, bronze and steel that he designs and builds in his Sedona home studio. Working with metal seems fitting for a man who spent 21 years soaring through the skies as a Navy pilot and, for a time, competed in vintage car racing. After retiring from the Navy, he learned to bake as a departure from the stress of flying, and eventually opened a bakery in San Diego where he specialized in cheesecakes. He is also a real estate agent and a writer, having written a weekly food column, a highly successful cookbook and an adventure novel. He is now working on a memoir for his grandchildren to read someday. “I can’t sit still,” says Lon. “I don’t like to do the same thing over and over again. I like creating, and trying something new makes me problem solve. Some people count sheep before they go to sleep; I’m working out a problem with a sculpture I have in the garage.”

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“My wife says I’m not just a type A personality, but a type AAA personality.” He and Margi met when he was at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. They’ve lived in Sedona for 25 years and have two grown children and five grandchildren, along with two horses, two dogs, 40 birds and an 80 yearold tortoise. Always keen to learn something new, Lon took a welding class and really enjoyed it. He then moved on to brazing, which uses a smaller torch, doesn’t penetrate the metal like welding does and is less messy. It’s a fitting skill for a car enthusiast, and nothing ever goes to waste in his garage or studio. “I’ve been messing around with art my whole life and not well,” jokes Lon. “I’ve always wanted to do art and fortunately, we’re in a position that I can have a great time with it. It has been my full-time pursuit for the last three or four years.”

My wife says I’m not just a type A personality, but a type AAA personality.

Lon began making garden insects for his own yard—friendly spiders, curious ants, and colorful dragonflies—and as his garden filled up, he gave many away to friends. When he became involved in the Open Studio Tour, he finished out a small shed on his property as a display area. It’s now filled with Lon’s imaginative creations—large, copper bubble wands that he was first inspired to make for his grandchildren (though even adults can’t help but be caught up in the wonder and fun of bubbles), magical flying machines, fantastical bar-top contraptions for displaying bottles of wine and accompanying glassware, circus art and wall sculptures. Visitors have plenty to smile at. “Galleries are fine, but you don’t get a true sense of who is creating the art,” Lon says. “When Open Studios visitors take home one of my pieces, they’re not just bringing home art, they’re hanging a story on their wall or placing it in their garden. There’s a story behind every piece.” rongranch.com

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There’s nowhere else like Cave Creek! Nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Sonoran Desert, the Old West charm of Cave Creek is like a well-preserved page of Southwest American history. From fine and casual dining to eclectic shops, and from extraordinary galleries to one-of-a-kind community events, you’ll love stepping back in time Cave Creek-style!

CAVE CREEK WILD WEST DAYS

Come see the Wild West as it really was—but better! Two days of mutton bustin’, pig races, re-enactments, bed races and more! Be sure to catch the Wild West Days parade! Full schedule available online. When: Nov. 3–5. Where: Historic downtown Cave Creek. wildwestdayscavecreek.com

STAMP MILL RUN AT CAVE CREEK MUSEUM

In the mining days of Cave Creek, the Golden Reef stamp mill crushed tons of rock so valuable ore could be extracted. Step back in time as Cave Creek Museum gives a demonstration of this restored mill in action. When: Nov. 11, 1:30–2 p.m. Where: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Cost:$2–$5; children under 12 free. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW

Artist Jennifer Hanscom infuses her handforged sterling silver jewelry with something we can all use—positive energy and intentions. Come browse her trunk show! When: Nov. 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Where: Etania Jewelry & Boutique, 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Cost: Free. 602-429-0505

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MINER’S DINNER

Take your hat off and sit a spell at the Cave Creek Museum Miner’s Dinner! Chow down chuckwagon style to the tunes of a balladeer and see live demonstrations of blacksmithing, the Golden Reef stamp mill, pan for gold, and bid on great prizes! When: Nov. 14, 4–8:30 p.m. Where: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Cost: $55 per person. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

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Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography by Rich David

Surrounded by contemporary sculpture fashioned from steel, concrete and wood, Carlos Page’s openair studio stands firmly against a desert backdrop. Framed by six metal posts that hold a sizable roof structure, the partially shaded studio gives Page the space he needs to get into his creative zone.

place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19; and Nov. 24, 25, and 26. A signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, the free, self-guided tour features 174 artists in 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

His work table is strewn with the tools that Page uses to grind, cut, chisel and pound geometric shapes and designs into and out of large pieces of reclaimed wood, raw steel, remnants of rusty metal tanks, pipes, beams and other odds and ends that he finds in metal yards. Off to one side are an acetylene torch and his welding machine, which he uses to shape, forge and fuse the materials.

A staple of the Hidden in the Hills event has been the four-color, glossy artists’ directory, which includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art, a large, easy-to-read map of the studios, and advertisements from participating artists and community art partners.

Page, a Cave Creek resident, is this year’s featured directory artist for the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour (HITH). As Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour, HITH takes

In May, participating artists were invited to submit original pieces for consideration of the artists’ directory cover during a selection process. More than 80 pieces of art were submitted, and the committee chose a striking, contemporary piece by Page to be the featured artwork. The untitled wall sculpture is

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composed of steel and a 200-year-old wood beam that Page reclaimed from a building in New York City. It stands at 59 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 7 inches in depth. “Choosing a featured cover artist was not easy, as there were so many terrific entries this year, but in the end, we were all drawn to Carlos’ stunning design and abstract form. He is a brilliant artist and a true visionary,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 21 years of the tour. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Page traveled extensively before settling in the United States in 1989 to pursue the study of fine art. After an apprenticeship at a metalworks studio in San Francisco, he moved to New York City and graduated from a special honors program at Hunter College. At Hunter, he focused on contemporary design and sculpture, creating functional and abstract pieces made with steel, concrete and wood. In February 2001, Page opened his first sculpture studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the river from Manhattan. Seven months later, his career came to an abrupt halt after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Page had weathered bad times before. His father died when he was a young boy, and he experienced the turmoil of Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’ in the 1970s. The months after 9/11 were another dark period for him, with lots of uncertainty. “It was a very difficult time, especially the first winter when I couldn’t heat the studio. I wore six layers of clothing because the boiler didn’t function and some of the windows were broken. I remember that everything in the studio froze,” Page said. “My salvation was to trust in my vision and to focus on my work. That has been my strength ever since.”

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Page’s wife, LeeAnn, a teacher in New York City, was working while he began traveling in the northeast to attend art shows. A trip to Chicago in 2006 energized him to explore the country more as he fell in love with the city’s architecture and began building clientele there. Page participated in the fine arts show circuit for many years. In 2011, he made his first trip to Arizona to participate in Thunderbird Artists’ Carefree show. The following year, he participated in the 10-week Celebration of Fine Art show in Scottsdale. This January will mark his seventh season exhibiting there.

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Long-distance travel and the logistical challenges of hauling artwork to shows in Arizona and around the country spurred Page and his wife to invest in a mixeduse property in Cave Creek. In 2014, he moved his production and set up his studio in Arizona. He and his wife maintain their home in New Jersey, and she will soon join him in Arizona as she is close to retiring. A grand part of Page’s inspiration has always come from the energy of the people and the places that he has encountered. His work reflects on the balance between the raw power of nature and the sophistication of the human experience.

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Laughing Glass Studio

Functional and Sculptural Glass Art

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Describing the process as “magical,” he creates bold, abstract sculptures and furniture that reflect his love for nature, zest for life and passion for art. Each smaller component of a piece is welded together to become one large sculptural piece. There are no nails, screws or other items used to fasten the materials.

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“There’s a simple, built-in quality to my work that is sturdy and dependable. For example, you can’t take the leg off of a bench —it is one complete piece,” Page said. “I think my work resonates with people because it is peaceful and harmonious, yet at the same time, it is dynamic.” Of course, getting to that point of harmony takes a tremendous amount of focus and labor. Page rarely sketches out his designs. He counts on his gut to guide him. Background music plays a big role in his inspiration at work. The sound and rhythm help him focus. He has an extensive record album and CD collection, and he listens to everything from Brazilian and world music to bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll, jazz and classical. “I begin by pulling materials apart, and then, like in the universe, there’s a transformation,” Page explains. When he is in his studio, time is unimportant to him. He gives each piece its own time until he is satisfied with it. He doesn’t follow trends, and sales do not dictate his creative process. “I trust my instincts with each piece,” he said, adding that working with his hands is a humbling experience. Paying close attention to form and proportion, he expends a tremendous amount of intellectual and physical energy on each creation.

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“My work is straight-forward and honest—I don’t hide anything,” Page explained. “The accents in the material that happen over time and in nature, like cracks or nails in wood, or rough, uneven surfaces of metal, are accentuated for people to see. I love the history, texture, luminosity and playfulness of the material I work with.”

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“You go through a lot of discomfort when you’re hammering out a piece,” he said. “Not only is the physical work challenging, it requires full focus.” Losing focus leads to injuries, and Page joked that he has the scars to prove it. This will be Page’s fourth year participating as a HITH studio host. His Studio #29 includes guest artists, painter Michael McKee, jeweler Rollande Poirier and ceramist Myron Whitaker. Page said he is honored to have his work featured on the cover of the HITH artists’ directory. “I am thrilled to have been chosen to represent Hidden in the Hills as this year’s featured artist. I hope my sculpture resonates with people, no matter what their background. It’s a strong, rustic piece that blends my love of nature with my passion for architecture,” he said.

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The Sonoran Arts League is selling the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills artists’ directories for $5 at the league’s new Center for the Arts, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Suite 144, at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. The beautiful new office will serve as the information headquarters for the popular art tour.

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Visit the Sonoran Arts League office to pick up artists’ directories, maps and inquire about other tour details prior to and during the tour. In addition, more than two dozen students will exhibit their work at Youth Art Studio 1 at the same location.

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Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography by Scott Baxter

Tess Mosko Scherer is going through a transformation that is shaking things up a bit, and that’s okay with her—especially because the changes in her life are pushing her into new directions as an artist. Mosko Scherer is one of 174 artists participating in the 21st Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour taking place Nov. 17, 18 and 19; and Nov. 24, 25 and 26. A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills (HITH) features 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Mosko Scherer is a guest artist at Studio #25 in Cave Creek, hosted by ceramists Pat and Mike Markham. Other guest artists include painter Ronnie Wainwright and jeweler Liliana Schuett. “I really love being a guest artist there,” Mosko Scherer said, adding that this is her fourth year

participating in HITH. “We have such a wonderful camaraderie between the four of us, and we’ve forged great friendships. When we’re together, I think people sense the warmth between us and feel welcomed and at ease as well.” Having that friendship and support makes this year even more special as Mosko Scherer prepares to exhibit a new series of mixed media constructions during the free, self-guided tour. Those familiar with her unique work have seen it evolve over a 16-year span from book arts to evocative mixed media pieces that explore the imbalance between the complex machinations of our private inner worlds and the outer world in which we are seen. “My work combines my interest in the study of the human psyche and knowledge of art and art history with an ability to express myself artistically. Simplified color and form convey complex and universal themes,” she said.

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GETTING A READ ON LIFE “Bookmaking has always been a part of my life. When I was young, I would make books for family members and friends. I love to hold books, read books and pour over the illustrations in books,” she said. “As a child, I tried to make sense of the chaos I observed. As an adult, I strive to do the same. Something deep within me is stirred when witnessing light’s illuminating beauty or the rawness of human emotional expression. To me both are equally poignant and beautiful.”

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While working her way through college, she landed a job at a local gallery, where she discovered her natural gift in sales and marketing. Over time, she fell in love with and later married gallery owner Marty Scherer. In 1997, they moved the gallery from Marlboro, New Jersey to Sedona. Inspired by the beauty of Sedona and its thriving arts community, she immersed herself in the study of binding. She was drawn to the beautiful choreography of paper, leather, book board and linen thread. Predominantly self-taught through Keith A. Smith’s educational series of books, she made more

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"My Life Is an Open Book" series. The emphasis of my work is about expression—yours and mine. Through the journal, I create a sacred space for a person to delve into their hidden world. Shining light into their darkness reveals what they have not seen before.”

Bookmaking can be both a gentle and rough process. From sewing, drawing, and folding to drilling, cutting and tearing, Mosko Scherer loves to watch her books come to life as they emerge from flat paper and boards into solid, meaningful and inspiring books.

Her mixed media constructions are an extension of her book art. Each piece begins with blank paper that is incised, scraped, drawn onto, torn and often sewn back together again. Working with a variety of media, from watercolor and pastels to colored pencils and graphite, her color palette ranges from muted monochromatic to more bold colors.

With the advent of the digital age, she and her husband felt the timing was right to move the gallery completely online in 2006. That same year, the couple embarked on a three-year journey exploring the United States. “It was a life-changing experience in that the majestic national parks, small towns and bustling cities nourished my hungry soul,” she said. “Artwork flowed into one-of-a-kind and limited edition artist books. These books are filled with poems, writings and images inspired by my personal inner journey and the outer journey that my husband and I shared.” In 2009, the couple bought a home in central Arizona where Mosko Scherer still resides.

UNRAVELING THE SPINE Over the years, the book structure became less important, and Mosko Scherer began to experiment with mixed media creations. A divorce and other life challenges prompted her to delve deep into self-reflection. “When I am making art, I find I lose myself, and in doing so, I find myself,” she said. “My art is a place to express myself. It can be deeply personal, hidden within the closed covers or fully exposed as in the

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than 1,000 books, mastering traditional methods and experimenting with her own interpretations of historical techniques. She began with the Coptic sewing stitch, which dates back to the 2nd century AD, and still loves the aesthetics because it reveals an exposed spine.

Several series contain words, and some feature hundreds of tiny, hand-written words. “People are intrigued by the use of words in my work. It is the volume of the words that makes the impact,” she said. “For example, the series “Grief” peels back the layers of grief like pulling back the curtain on the great and powerful Oz. Naming all the emotions that accompany it, grief loses its powerful weight through the revelation. When the burden lifts, it makes room for the lighter emotions to drift in.” The talented artist, who likes to read everything from espionage to art history books, will exhibit a new series, “Unbound,” of mixed creations during the Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour. “This series has been evolving, and I can’t say I know where it will take me,” she said. “Typically with bookmaking, the spine is what is bound. In this series, the edges of the pages are bound together. There’s fraying, loose openings, and curled paper, which I believe is a metaphor for where I am in my life right now. I am opening myself to new experiences and possibilities.”

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“Unbound” has helped her look at paper in a new way. “I really like playing with dimensionality and looking at what the paper can do and how far it can be pushed,” she said. “For example, I’ve been soaking the paper and peeling back layers or letting it curl to see what direction it goes.”

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Her studio is packed with shelves of countless varieties of paper, but for the mixed media creations, her preference is working with a four-ply Strathmore Bristol paper. “It’s like a workhorse and heavy enough that I can push it further,” she said. “When I make a journal,

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I use lighter papers such as an etching paper or a drawing or watercolor paper for a sketchbook.”

THE TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES As for what the future holds for Mosko Scherer, she's looking forward to a trip to China in 2018 where she will be facilitating a five-week program through the World Academy for the Future of Women. She is one of 16 women to be invited to participate in the "Give Voice to Women Through the Arts" program. From gallerist to artist, Mosko Scherer also is a certified life coach with a small private practice. Well-respected in the community, she is an arts advocate who volunteers her time as board president of the Arizona Artists Guild. She served as Shemer Art Center and Museum’s first artistic director in Phoenix from 2015 to 2017. An award-winning artist, she was named one of the 100 Creatives by Phoenix New Times in 2016. In addition to being a member of the Sonoran Arts League, she is a member of Art Link and Art Intersection.

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“My life would be meaningless if I could not create and use my gifts to benefit others’ lives. Every day I am learning, waking, opening to what is—in nature and in my studio,” she said. “I am grateful for the unexpected turns in the path of this journey called life. I see life’s imbalances as an invitation to continually transform and grow as an artist, woman, mentor and friend.”

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Discover your next treasure at the 21st Annual Hidden in The Hills—174 artists at 44 studios! Purchase original works of art directly from nationally recognized and emerging artists. Plan your tour with the full-color directory shown at right, which features all participating artists, includes a map and can be purchased in advance for only $5 online at HiddenInTheHills.org or by calling the Sonoran Arts League at 480.575.6624. You can also customize your tour online using the interactive map found at HiddenInTheHills.org.

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Writer Lara Piu Images Courtesy of Scottsdale Public Art

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Public art often makes a first impression. It marks a significant sport or adorns a communal area, yet it’s so much more. It’s the art of our community—it is the art of us. These larger-than-life expressions of humanity comment on who we are, reflect on where we have been, and dream about where we are going. Here’s the backstory on a few of the pieces we admire, including some that might be new to you.

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Sonoran Seed Pods 27775 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale As you walk along the east end of George “Doc” Cavalliere Park – Frank Crerie Nature Trail, oversized seed pod-like, rust-colored sculptures guide you along a loop. They were created by artist Jeff Zischke to emulate the very shapes of the mesquite, creosote, brittlebush, yucca and other Sonoran Desert seeds and seedpods found in the park. The sculptures honor the memory of longtime Scottsdale resident and art patron, Frank Crerie, whose Scottsdale Public Art bequest made the project possible.

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Desert Mirage 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale Desert Mirage, a sculpture that serves as the front facade of the pool’s water slide tower, greets those who enter McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Aquatic Center. Created by artist Norie Sato, the towering piece stands 30-feet tall by 40feet wide. It’s made of stainless steel, acrylic, aluminum and scrim, a fabric that diffuses light. Thousands of small mylar dots suspended on the back side of the sculpture flutter with the Sonoran breeze, reflecting a pallet of color that changes with the day. Desert light and the segmented creases of barrel cactuses inspired Norie.

Cactus Mirage by Norie Sato Photographer Bill Timmerman

Impulsion 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale While the bucking horse sculptures at the entrance of West World are iconic to Scottsdale, standing in front of ground’s recently renovated equidome and North Hall is Impulsion, a new next-generation icon of sorts that deserves a good look, too. The monumental 20- to 24-foot tall, 35- to 40foot wide horse made of stainless steel square tubing was also created by Jeff Zischke. He competed against nearly 200 other artists to win this project, which he strategically illuminated with colorful LED lighting. Jeff captures the powerful movement, agility and grace of the equine in this inspirational piece.

Impulsion by Jeff Zischke Photographer Andrew Pielage

Hidden Histories Brown Ave. and First St., Old Town Scottsdale Inspired by Old Town Scottsdale’s cultural heritage, Washington artist Elizabeth Conner used two of the area’s historic symbols—a branding iron and a vintage tire—to create this whimsical corner display. Shaped in the form of a W-M-W, the branding iron pays homage to the post-World War II Scottsdale marketing slogan “The West’s Most Western Town,” adopted by the City of Scottsdale seal in 1951. A pink vintage tire is a nod to the cotton once grown in the area, which was used to manufacture tires. Its tread is modeled after the handmade baskets and pottery of the Pima, Hohokam and Tohono-O'odham Native American tribes.

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Hidden Histories by Elizabeth Conner Photographer Chris Loomis

Jack Knife Marshall Way and Main St., Old Town Scottsdale Standing eight-and-a-half-feet tall, Jack Knife greets Old Town Scottsdale patrons. The larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a rider on a bucking horse was installed in 1993. The well-known piece was the first large-scale sculpture by local artist Ed Mell. Ed was born and raised in Phoenix, and is also responsible for the rising Phoenix bronze that sits in a plaza near Phoenix City Hall.

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Bronze Horse Fountain Fifth Ave. roundabout, Old Town Scottsdale Before North Scottsdale was a thing, Arabian horse farms filled its acres. This foundation at the Fifth Ave. roundabout remembers when. Donated by the artist and one-time gallery owner, Bob Parks, the piece was inspired by award-winning horse breeder Tom Chauncey. Each of the five horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names, which can be found at the base of the foundation, pay homage to the Arabian horses of the Stillman, Wrigley and McCormick families.

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In a golf retail world filled with mega chains owned by who knows whom, Hornacek’s Golf is a breath of fresh air. Located in the Pinnacle at Scottsdale Mall, Hornacek’s Golf is privately owned by John Hornacek, who has lived and worked in the area for more than 25 years. After graduating college, John relocated to North Scottsdale when his brother Jeff came to play for the Phoenix Suns in 1996. “Jeff was traded for Charles Barkley when I was here on vacation from Chicago and just stayed out here,” John explained.

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Since then, Hornacek’s Golf has been equipping golfers in the area with anything and everything needed to play. The 9,500-square-foot shop carries 35 brands of golf clubs, clothing, shoes and accessories. Customers can test clubs out on the store’s putting green or in one of its two hitting bays. And when equipment needs a little TLC, Hornacek’s Golf is there to repair it.

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Hornacek’s Golf is also currently the only store in the Valley to carry the complete line of Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG)’s very popular, top-shelf line of golf clubs, clothing and accessories launched by Bob Parsons, the billionaire behind Go Daddy.

to John, they are worth every penny.

“This is the first golf brand that really has lived up to the hype,” John suggests. “It out-performs everybody and everything. It’s the best product I've seen in 22 years.”

“But isn’t the golf world saturated with high-end golf clubs?” you may ask.

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“The technology performs better than any other product,” he explains. “The ads are literally the truth.”

“It's the difference between a Mercedes or a Bentley,” John answers. “You can even feel the difference in the quality of

PXG’s shirts. You may be spending $200 for a shirt, but you are actually also getting that quality, rather than simply paying for the hype of a brand.” Parsons established PXG to create the “best-performing golf equipment on the planet, without regard to cost.” The company already boasts 120 global patents on its proprietary designs and innovations. Earlier this year, the brand added a line of 0311X driving irons to its list of highend and high-performance golf clubs. Available in five lofts ranging from 15 to 24 degrees, the low-spin driving irons are designed to deliver more ball flight and perform optimally under various weather conditions. A wide sole design and minimal offset give the irons low-sitting center of gravity positions closer to the shaft axis. The result, according to Forbes magazine is “a less dynamic loft at impact, keeping the ball low, sending it far and giving the club what PXG founder Bob Parsons says is its ‘buttery smooth’ feel.” The new 0311X driving irons are sold for $350 for the chrome finish, and $450 for the Xtreme Dark version. The company also recently released 100% milled wedges, and a line of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids known for low spin rates and high launch angles. “Nobody makes golf clubs the way we do, period,” PXG founder and CEO Bob Parsons says. The entire PXG line can be found at Hornacek’s Golf, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Hornacek’s Golf 23587 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale 480-502-0555 hornaceksgolf.com

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Writer Lara Piu Images Provided by Agritopia

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What if you could live on a farm? One that would yield fresh groceries, yet you needn’t lift a finger unless you wanted to—and when you wanted a break from cooking, four restaurants and all the conveniences of the world were just a stroll or a quick drive away? For the nearly 1,600 residents in Agritopia, that dream is a reality. The suburban Gilbert community near Higley and Ray Roads, just off the 202 Highway, is centered on a 160-acre farm that yields fresh fruit, vegetables and honey. There’s also a coffee shop, restaurants, a school and many other amenities just steps away. The land was originally a homestead established in 1927 by the Reber family. The vision for the present-day community was born in 1960 by Jim and Virginia Johnston. Thinking a farm would be an ideal environment for their three boys, the young couple purchased the acreage and established their family home. They grew cotton and wheat, and their boys, Steve, Paul and Joe, worked the farm in the summer. When they grew up, Steve and Paul studied agriculture at University of Arizona and returned to work at the farm afterward. Joe studied engineering at Stanford University. While they were away, the city of Gilbert grew. By the 1990s, suburban development was closing in on the farm. That’s when the Johnstons began to think about preservation. Leveraging Joe’s engineering know-how, the family worked with a land planner, landscape architects, the Town of Gilbert and community developers to build Agritopia. In 2000, the family’s vision came to life: A modern-day community that honors its farming past. The Johnston family lives in the community to this day and the development now features 550 homes and growing. The homes feature charming front porches, and residents have modern amenities at their fingertips: four restaurants, a coffee shop, a K-8 school, tennis courts, parks, a retirement center and even a craftsmen community. In the N ovember 2017

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fall and spring, goods from the farm and goodies from local vendors are sold at the farmer’s market every Wednesday evening. Still, the star of Agritopia is the farm. Located at the center of the neighborhood, it yields dates, citrus, artichokes, zucchini, artichokes, honey, peaches, olives, tomatoes, carrots, kale, grapevines and other fresh goods. More than 11 of its 160 acres are certified organic farmland. Walking paths dotted by sunflowers and covered by grapevinefilled arches cross the middle of the farm inviting residents to take a peaceful, picturesque stroll. Photographers from across the Valley purchase permits from the farm to take senior, engagement and wedding portraits in the midst of this unique setting. In 2015, the Johnston family created the Johnston Family Foundation of Urban Agriculture as a way to educate people on urban farming and celebrate the agricultural tradition. For those that want to get their hands dirty, they offer a community garden where more than 40 20-by-20-foot plots are available for rent. It’s fully equipped with a communal tool shed and water and there are “garden gatherings” where renters learn things like how to preserve their produce. The Coffee Shop sits south of the farm, where residents and nonresidents can gather for a cuppa joe or a sandwich, bakery item or salad. Next door is the original Johnston family home that is now Joe’s Farm Grill. Owned by Joe Johnston and his business partners, it serves elevated barbecue selections that has gained the attention of Guy Fiere’s “Diners, Dives and Drive Ins” on The Food Network—and you can bet there’s almost always a line. Comforting but creative and high-quality burgers, hot dogs, salads and other barbecue items are combined with the fresh flavors of veggies sourced from The Farm at Agritopia. Adjacent is Barnone, where “creativity is unleashed.” Twelve artisans share a workshop and retail presence here. There are woodworkers, winemakers, letterpress printers, florists, and a wide variety of makers. The space houses an additional two restaurants’, Fire and Brimstone and The Uprooted Kitchen. Recently, the community expanded with the addition of Generations Senior Living Community, a 117-unit retirement home and assisted living facility. Another add-on called Epicenter is currently underway. Designed to be the urban core of Agritopia, its ground-level spaces will feature shops, health clubs, yoga centers, restaurants and cocktail bars, and above will be luxury apartments. The nearly 20-acre development and will connect to the rest of Agritopia through sidewalks and pathways. agritopia.com

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Every Thursday evening, members of the Scottsdale Gallery Association throw their doors open for the Scottsdale Art District ArtWalk. Hosted by the association and the City of Scottsdale, it’s a chance to stroll in and out of downtown Scottsdale galleries and learn more about the artists featured in them. For a deeper look into the local world of art, try a Gold Palette ArtWalk. This series of eight free, monthly art events are held by the association and the city from November through July. The events offer a closer look at video, Western, Native American, international, and other art themes through a variety of engaging experiences and live entertainment. This year, the series kicks off with a return of its popular Demonstrate! event on November 16. This unique art experience allows patrons to watch as artists create their work. Designed to create a rich art learning experience, observers will see a variety of creative processes, be encouraged to ask questions and might even be asked to participate.

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December 14 – Scottsdazzle Scottsdale Gallery Association district galleries light the night up for the holidays with window lights and traditional Southwest luminaries. There will also be unique gifts, refreshments, entertainment, ice sculptures, strolling carolers and featured art exhibitions.

January 25 – Art in Motion: A Video Experience ArtWalk A team of curated video artists will create a video trail of art projected onto buildings, in the streets, within galleries and on storefronts, inviting attendees to become immersed in these interactive video artworks.

February 8 – Western Spirit ArtWalk Held during the City of Scottsdale’s Western Week, Western Spirit night will be a celebration of Scottsdale’s rich Western cultural

heritage through an evening that features Western art, music and food.

March 1 – Native Spirit ArtWalk The Native Spirit ArtWalk will host artists and celebrate the many themes of Native art, food and music. Coinciding with the Heard Museum’s annual Indian Market in Phoenix, tribes from around North American will converge in the Southwest to share their diverse cultures with each other, art collectors and Native American enthusiasts.

March 22 – Worth 1,000 Words Enjoy landscape, still life, portraits, wildlife and other themes as you discover the wonderful art of Southwest photographers, along with art, culture and dining of the Southwest.

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April 5 – A Taste of Scottsdale: Eat, Drink & Art Art, food and wine come together as galleries serve food from various Scottsdale Arts District restaurants, while wine tasting rooms along the walk serve selections from Arizona wineries.

July 12 – Summer Spectacular ArtWalk A long-time Scottsdale Art District summer tradition, this special event is a celebration of international art, music, culture and food. scottsdalegalleries.com

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She’s here for the soft morning light, and while it took a six-hour drive, travel planning and rearranging her busy life, no inconvenience can match artist Carrie Curran’s love of painting plein air. “It’s so freeing,” Carrie explains. “It just feels so good to be alone with my paints and breathe in the fresh air.” A French term that translates to outdoors, plein air artists paint in the great outdoors. The technique, used by famous impressionist artists like Monet and Renoir, is popular again thanks to a national movement driven by artists like Carrie. Today she is at a beach in La Jolla, San Diego. “I love schlepping my easels,” she says. Carrie has a collection of them, each suited for specific natural settings. “When you’re outdoors and just creating in the air and seeing the colors exactly how they look—it’s powerful.” Known for her oversized, floral canvas oil work, Carrie’s art has movement, life and texture. You can smell the breeze as you step into her world of loving-on beaches, mountains, deserts and other natural settings—a love, she suspects, that comes from growing up on an Indiana farm near the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan.

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“I still return once a year to paint the dunes in the summer,” she says. Carrie’s mom, who is also an artist, taught classes in her studio in the family home. When Carrie was a girl, her family spent summers in Saugatuck on their boat. She and her mother would paint and sell their wares to tourists in the popular Michigan town. It’s likely that her parents taught her to become the trifecta artist is that she is today—she can paint, she can teach and she’s a svelte businesswoman. “It’s been in my blood,” she jokes, adding that her dad was also a businessman. “I have that right brain, left brain thing going on.” Carrie earned a business degree from Valparaiso University, and afterward dove deeper into art training at Scottsdale Artists’ School. In fact, her art education passion has been apparent for a long time. In 1988 she joined the Phoenix Art Museum as a docent—that’s where Carrie trained perhaps hundreds of volunteer moms to teach art in school classrooms through the museum’s Art Masterpiece program. She also met the recently departed Jane Wingfield there; Jane was her mentor for many years. For more than a decade, Carrie served as a representative for the Arts in Education Outreach program through the Scottsdale School District.

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In 1994, Carrie launched a program called Fine Art for Children, holding summer, school break and after-school art camps for kids. In 1996 she opened C. Jackson Gallery on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale, and later joined Scottsdale Artists’ School to continue studying with artists from all over the country and to teach oil painting classes.

her own art school, Carrie Curran Art Studios. It was the first wine and paint destination in the Valley.

In 2003, Scottsdale Artists’ School asked Carrie to establish, direct and teach Youth Academy, a program that’s now well known in the arts community throughout Arizona. The school is designed for artists to develop their artistic skills at a deeper level, much in the fashion Carrie pursued after college herself.

Today, from its well-lit studio that looks onto Lake Marguerite in McCormick Ranch, Carrie Curran Art Studios offers a comprehensive selection of children’s and adult art classes. In a full-circle on several levels, Carrie co-owns the studio with daughter Maggie, who earned an art degree from Northern Arizona University.

“It was an incredible opportunity. I got to work with these amazing artists from around the world, ones I admire,” she says, adding, “I don’t know how I did it all,” she jokes, “because I also was raising three kids at the time.” Even with all of her accomplishments, 2010 marked perhaps Carrie’s most significant career milestone with the creation of

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“I had been teaching classes like that for private groups,” she recalls, noting that the “sip and paint classes” were a hit from the start, and at the time were trending in other cities.

“People often say that they consider our Young Vincents’ program and the academy among the best in the Valley,” she suggests. Recently, her students have begun asking for more.

“These women who have been coming for years are now asking to learn how to do watercolor,” she says. Carrie takes great pleasure in seeing her students flourish. “I never have the time to stop and think about it, but its fun to learn about what my students are doing now,” she says, explaining that she’s often pleasantly surprised to hear stories of former students’ successes. “Once I was walking in the grocery store and a woman stopped me and asked, ‘Do you remember my son? You taught him and now he’s an artist in LA.’ There are a lot of little stories like that.” You can also find Carrie at Hermosa Inn where she’s been an artist-in-residence since 2013. Built originally as Lon Megargee’s home and art studio, the inn carries its artistic legacy forward through artists like Carrie’s residencies. This fall, the inn will expand its cultural heritage with the introduction of Palette to Palate, a three-day art and culinary retreat. There will be a culinary demonstration by executive chef Jeremy Pacheco, who will also host the inaugural Unmistakably Arizona Harvest Dinner, a collaboration of Arizona’s premier culinary talent, produce, dairy and wine. The highlight of the retreat will be art workshops taught by nationally acclaimed artists, including Carrie, who will teach Discover the Joy of Plein Air Painting November 10. In this workshop, Carrie will lead guests through the hotel grounds help them cultivate “an artist’s perspective” of the outdoors. Then they will create a small field study in oils as Carrie guides their composition, value and color. It will be a culmination of everything the passionate artist and teacher loves. “I am honored to be invited by to teach Discover the Joy of Plein Air Painting, and I hope to create an interest in the plein air movement through this retreat.” carriecurranart.com hermosainn.com N ovember 2017

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Directions: Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper. Combine all of the cake batter ingredients in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth. You can also use an electric mixer for this. Pour cake batter into the baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until golden. Frosting Before combining ingredients for the frosting, be sure that your maple syrup is at room temp! This is very important! If the maple syrup is chilled, it will clump the frosting. For the frosting, combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor for about 1 minute until smooth. Do not over whip or frosting will clump. Gently frost the cake with the whipped maple frosting, serve and enjoy!

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Creamy Whole30 Bacon Garlic Spaghetti Squash The flavors of fall are here! The only thing better than biting into delicious Thanksgiving squash is noshing guilt-free. This creamy bacon garlic spaghetti squash bake is made with coconut milk, which adds richness without heavy cream. It’s Paleo-friendly, healthy and a snap to make. Whether you enjoy it by itself or add it to your Thanksgiving feast menu, it’s sure to be a new favorite.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8–10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3–4 c. cooked spaghetti squash 8 pieces cooked bacon, chopped in pieces 1 1/2 c. steamed broccoli Sauce 1 c. full fat coconut milk 1 medium egg 1 tsp. sea salt, or to taste 1 tsp. garlic powder fresh ground pepper, to taste Directions: Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds with a large metal spoon. Lay open-side-down in pan with 1" water. Cook at 350 degrees for about 1 hr. until soft. Remove squash strands with a fork and set aside. In a saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients for cream sauce. Heat on stove over medium heat. Continue whisking sauce while it cooks for about 5 to 8 minutes until it thickens. In a casserole dish, add steamed broccoli and bacon to the cooked spaghetti squash. Pour cream sauce over the casserole. Heat in the oven at 400 degrees until warm, or save for later.

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