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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m sure those who celebrate the season in snowy weather may think they’ve got the best version of the holidays, but those of us who call the desert home know there’s nothing like the enchantment of a Sonoran holiday sunrise or the fun of outdoor festivals in the bright Arizona sunshine. There is so much to see and do in the North Valley, not the least of which is getting outside and enjoying the natural beauty all around us. This month, photographers Peter Coskun and Paul Gill have captured that awe in “Magic of the Desert,” a breathtaking photo essay you’ll want to share with friends and family. We’re also happy to share stories of some of the people, organizations and businesses

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that make the North Valley wonderful. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! As we usher in another year, I’d like to take a moment to share my gratitude to each and every one of you who has made the North Valley a community worth caring for. Of all the magical things that surround us, it’s you who makes my heart warm with thankfulness and pride. #iamAZproud

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Living in the desert can mean redefining Christmas images of jolly sleighs, jingle bells and snowflakes gently falling in winter wonderlands—but that’s not a bad thing in the Town of Carefree. Thanks to the efforts of a few busy elves at the town offices, there’ll be a full slate of holiday celebrations during the three weeks leading up to Santa’s big day, complete with real snowball fights, live holiday music and even the jolly old man himself. Better yet, while this year’s events include all the best winter classics, they’re also full of signature touches unique to Carefree. The colors, shapes and beauty of the North Valley are unlike those found anywhere else, standing out like precious gems in the stunning jewelry box that is the Sonoran Desert. During December, they serve as a backdrop to the glitter, tinsel and shimmer of holiday cheer, making Christmas in Carefree truly special.

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Experience As if the enchanting setting wasn’t enough, there is fantastic entertainment and great things to experience to delight all the kids—from ages 1 to 92—including an official tree lighting at the Carefree Sundial featuring the Phoenix Boys’ Choir, Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Band and a visit from Santa; real snow to play and a human snow globe in at the Carefree Snow Village; a locally sourced Carefree Christmas Market; a 35-foot alpine slide; gingerbread buildoffs; a new daytime community parade; fireworks; and so much more! Among the experiences, Carefree Desert Garden will be aglow with more lights and memories than ever this year. Commemorative luminaria used to light pathways in the four-acre garden take on new meaning as tributes to special events or cherished memories. They are available for $10 per bag, and proceeds will benefit local charities. Then there’s the entertainment, taken to a whole new level this year. Special appearances by Beatles tribute band, Marmalade Skies; local celeb singer and songwriter Ryan Sims; and comedienne and actor Jill Kimmel, little sister of late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel are all part of the fun. Veterans and first responders will be the focus of Kimmel’s performance. She will pay special tribute by performing a comedy show just for them. Cost of admission to the show will be an unwrapped toy, which will be donated to the annual Foothills Food Bank Toy Drive, and delivered to very special kids by Rural Metro firefighters. It’s a month of fun that’s nothing short of magical. “We anticipate this event becoming one of the most attended and revered holiday traditions in the Northeast Valley,” said Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. “We look forward to seeing it grow and evolve, year after year.” christmasincarefree.com

Highlights of the Season CAREFREE DESERT GARDEN GLITTERS November through January from 5–10 p.m. Carefree Desert Garden Free SUNDIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY— SANTA COMING! December 1 from 5–8 p.m. Carefree Desert Garden Free CAREFREE CHRISTMAS MARKET December 1–3; 8–10 - Check website for times 101 Easy Street, Carefree Free 10TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOLIDAY TRADITIONS December 9 from 10–11 a.m. Easy Street in downtown Carefree Free MARMALADE SKIES December 2 from 3–5 p.m. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Free with unwrapped toy for Rural Metro/ Foothills Food Bank Toy Drive JILL KIMMEL COMEDY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS December 8 from 4–5:30 p.m. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 18+ Free with unwrapped toy for Rural Metro/ Foothills Food Bank Toy Drive REAL SNOW, REAL FUN December 1-3 and 8–10 - Check website for times 101 Easy Street, Carefree $5 for all-day play RYAN SIMS BAND December 9 from 5–7 p.m. - Fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Free with unwrapped toy for Rural Metro/ Foothills Food Bank Toy Drive CHANUKAH CELEBRATION December 12–20 - Evenings at sundown Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Free December 2017

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Amanda Christmann

DEC. 1

Experience

DEC. 8-10; 15-17; 19-23; 26-30

The Phoenix Boys Choir will ring in the season as the new Carefree 26’ Christmas tree is lit. A party will follow at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion as Santa arrives offering holiday treats, dancing, music and more! Free. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree. 5 to 8 p.m. christmasincarefree.com

LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS

DEC. 1–3; 8–10

This Desert Botanical Gardens’ 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags,

CAREFREE CHRISTMAS MARKET

thousands of twinkle lights

Celebrate the European tradition

and 10 unique entertainment

of Christkindlemarkets with a

ensembles. $12.50–$30.

local charm at the new open-

Member discounts available.

air Carefree Christmas Market.

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix.

Free. 101 Easy St., Carefree.

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 480-941-

See website for schedule.

favorite features more than

1225; dbg.org

SUNDIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

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Photo Courtesy Desert Botantical Gardens

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DEC. 1–17 BLACK NATIVITY MUSICAL CELEBRATION Last season’s sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. $38. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix. See website for times and ticket purchase. 602-258-8129;

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DEC. 2 A TASTE OF ANDALUCÍA Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Flamenco dance and music, Spanish tapas and dancing Andalusían horses. $45; children 12 and under free. El Samaritano Equestrian Center, 28475 N. 84th St., Scottsdale. 5 to 7 p.m. 206-604-3034; elsamaritanoequestrian.com

DEC. 2 OPEN STUDIO PAINTING SALE Contemporary landscape painter Nancy Romanovsky will host her first-ever open studio sale at her home studio. More than 50 paintings will be available for purchase for every budget. 7818 W. Adobe Dr., Glendale. 4 to 8 p.m. 480-518-7930; nancyromanovsky.com

DEC. 2 SMALL WORKS ART SHOW Visit the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts in Stagecoach Village for a grand opening gala reception and juried fine art show. Exhibit open through Jan. 7. Refreshments, entertainment and more. Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 144, Cave Creek. 5 to 8 p.m. smallworksshow.com

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DEC. 2 CHRISTMAS IN THE CREEK The Horny Toad invites the pubic to enjoy the bountiful Christmas spirit! Cave Creek Christmas Company offers family fun featuring Santa, elves and special holiday deals. Come hungry, leave happy. Free. 6738 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 480-488-9542

DEC. 2 MARMALADE SKIES It’s Beatles Mania in Carefree with live music from tribute band Marmalade Skies. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. christmasincarefree.com

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 artwork paired with a commissioned symphonic work by late jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his son, Chris. Proceeds benefit Scottsdale Arts education and outreach programs. Complete dinner and concert packages available. See website for details. Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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Art

DEC. 9

TC CANNON POP-UP STUDIO Enjoy a private walk-through of the exhibition “Of God and Mortal Men: Masterworks by T.C. Cannon” from the Nancy and Richard Bloch Collection, and through the lens of guest artist Steven Yazzie. Non-members $30; members $15. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP 602252-8840; heard.org T.C. Cannon, Kiowa/Caddo, 1946-1978 Self Portrait in the Studio, 1975, oil on canvas. From the Nancy and Richard Bloch Collection. Reproduced by permission of the Estate of T.C. Cannon. © 2017 Estate of T.C. Cannon.

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DEC. 2 SANTA WINE AROUND Join the Scottsdale Wine Trail wineries for a wine tasting extravaganza! Arrive dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus and receive a commemorative wine glass. Once you try one wine, follow the trail by foot or golf cart for more! Fees vary. Old Town Scottsdale. Locations online. 6 to 9 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

DEC. 2 HOLIDAY HARP AND VOICES Join Carolyn Eynon Singers and guest harpist David Ice for popular holiday songs and a fun audience sing-along. $10–$20. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-5292630; carolyneynonsingers.com

DEC. 2, 3 65TH ANNUAL CAVE CREEK FOOTHILLS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! Join a local cast for this much-anticipated, musical, nondenominational Christmas story. Bring a blanket or portable chair. Free. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. foothillschristmaspageant.com

DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23 CONCERTS ON THE CANAL Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Plaza will be the place to be for December’s Saturday night live music concerts. Free. 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. experiencescottsdale.com

Music DEC. 6–10

PHOENIX SYMPHONY PRESENTS HANDEL’S MESSIAH The acclaimed Hallelujah

chorus features some of the most glorious sacred music ever written. Join The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and worldclass soloists. Admission varies based on venue. See website for details and schedule.

*Photo Courtesy Phoenix Symphony

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DEC. 3 HOLIDAY MAGIC FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP Cave Creek Museum kicks off the holiday season with a cowboy-style Christmas! Join museum staff and docents for an afternoon of rootin’ tootin’ holiday fun for the whole family. Free for members; non-members $5. 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Registration required. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com

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. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to

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DEC. 3 PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Usher in the holiday season in a beautifully-crafted program of readings and songs. This wonderfully varied concert of inspirational and joyous Christmas music surely will become your family tradition. Free. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. pinnacleconcerts.com

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DEC. 8 JILL KIMMEL COMEDY TRIBUTE TO VETS AND FIRST RESPONDERS Comedienne and actor Jill Kimmel will perform a special comedy show salute to veterans and first responders. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree. 4 to 5:30 p.m. christmasincarefree.org

DEC. 8–10 REAL SNOW IN CAREFREE Form a snow ball or build a snow man—right here in the desert at Carefree Snow Village. $5. 101 Easy St., Carefree. See website for schedule. christmasincarefree.com

DEC. 8–10 STAGECOACH CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Celebrate the holiday season Old West style with open air shopping, dining, wine tasting and musical entertainment in Stagecoach Village! Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 623-7346526; vermillionpromotions.com

DEC. 9 RYAN SIMS AT SANDERSON LINCOLN PAVILION Local celebrity and national name Ryan Sims brings his fun brand of country music to Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 5–7 p.m. christmasincarefree.com

Experience DEC. 16

IT’S A STAGECOACH CHRISTMAS! Stagecoach Village will hold its 2nd Annual Stagecoach Christmas celebration, and rumor has it that Santa will be there. Shop, dine and have a great time—Cave Creek-style! Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Noon to 5 p.m.

*Photographer Bryan Black

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DEC. 9 ’TWAS A GIRLS’ NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS From the producers of the box office smash “Girls Night: The Musical” comes this new, must-see holiday show guaranteed to resonate with anyone who has survived the holiday season, from visits with in-laws to overcrowded malls. $29–$49. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

DEC. 9 JOURNEY THROUGH THE EMERALD ISLE International travel writer and photographer Paula Cullison, whose work will be on display at the Foothills Library through December, will take you on a fabulous trip to Ireland through words and pictures. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek.10:30 a.m. to noon. RSVP required. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

DEC. 9 10TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOLIDAY TRADITIONS This year’s spectacular Christmas parade will be held in family-friendly daytime hours! Featuring official parade announcers chief meteorologist CBS Channel 5, Paul Horton and 3TV’s anchor/reporter, Javier Soto. Free. Downtown Carefree. 10 to 11 a.m. christmasincarefree.com

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DEC. 9 COWBOY CHRISTMAS It’s a Cowboy Christmas in Old Town Scottsdale! Pull up your boots, then dine, shop and have an Old West-style good time. Check website for events and details. Free. 3 to 7 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

Holiday *Photographer Joanie Simon

DEC. 9 FRANCISCAN FRONTIERSMEN Cave Creek Museum is excited to host award-winning journalist, historian and Carefree resident, Robert A. Kittle to share insights into his recently published book, “Franciscan Frontiersmen,” the story of three improbable heroes who opened up a broader swath of the North American continent than Lewis and Clark. Free for members; non-members $5. 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2 to 3:30 p.m. RSVP 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

DEC. 10, 17 SONGS OF THE SEASON BY UPSCALE SINGERS Tickets are on sale now for the 12th Annual Upscale Singers “Songs of the Season” concert. $7–$20. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington, Carefree. 5 p.m. Ticket information: 480575-0811; upscalesingers.com

DEC. 12–20 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Choirs will sing and the official lighting of the menorah will be performed each evening at sundown, welcoming this special festival. Each night, a local synagogue will light a candle. Free. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree. Evenings. christmasincarefree.com

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DEC. 14 EAST AFRICA: THE LAND, WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE Speaker Donald Pearman Jr. will share his travel ventures to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Meet the Maasai, visit the Great Rift Valley and experience wild animals up-close and personal. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

DEC. 14 SCOTTSDAZZLE ART WALK Join in on the fun of the art walk with live entertainment, free horse and carriage rides and more along Scottsdale Waterfront. Free. Marshall Way between Main St. and 5th Ave., Scottsdale. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

DEC. 15–17 HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET Find a treasure trove of unique, original art and handmade holiday gifts. Free. Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 144, Cave Creek. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 480-575-6624; sonoranartsleague.org

DEC. 15–24 A CIRQUE NUTCRACKER WITH TROUPE VERTIGO Experience Christmas in a whole new way as The Phoenix Symphony combines two of the Valley’s most popular traditions, Tchaikovsky’s magical The Nutcracker and world renowned Cirque troupe performed live with The Phoenix Symphony. $32–$117. Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa. See website for schedule. 480644-6500; phoenixsymphony.org December 2017

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DEC. 16 SUGAR PLUM AVENUE The Scottsdale 5th Avenue District will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with the Sugar Plum Fairy and live ballet performances on the half hour. Live entertainment, aerial performances and interactive activities for children. Free. 3 to 7 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

DEC. 16 A JUBILANT CHRISTMAS CONCERT Fill your hearts with the joy of Christmas as Christ the Lord Lutheran Church presents its annual Christmas concert. Bells will ring and the choir will sing holiday carols. Free. 9502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 4 p.m. 480-488-2081; ctlcarefree.org

DEC. 16 CARRIAGE RIDES WITH MRS. CLAUS Mrs. Claus and her helper Cowboy are coming to Las Tiendas in her beautiful white

SCOTTSDALE WATERFRONT COMES ALIVE WITH ART

carriage, bringing stories, carolers, Bryan’s BBQ and

Scottsdale Waterfront

holiday fun. Free gingerbread

is exceptionally brilliant

men for the kids! 6130 E. Cave

this month. Walk among

Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 4 to 8

spectacular prisms of color

p.m. lastiendascavecreek.com

after sunset with PRISMATICA, on display through Jan. 7.

DEC. 24

Reflection Rising, a suspended

CHRISTMAS AT CAREFREE CHURCH

way along the canal brings an

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element of drama to the water

identical Christmas services

and sky in daytime and the

followed by an outdoor festival,

early evening. Reflection Rising

including ice skating, real snow,

will run through February or

snacks and children’s activities. Free. 5025 E. Carefree Hwy., Carefree. 10 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 3 p.m.; and 5 p.m. carefreechurch.com

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*PRISMATICA, Georgetown. Owner: Quartier des spectacles Partnership. Creation: RAW design. Executive Producer: CREOS. Photo: Sam Kittner Photography.

March. Free. Camelback Rd. between Scottsdale Rd. and Marshall Way, Scottsdale. scottsdalepublicart.com

DEC. 26–30 HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARD Experience American Indian music and dance performances, including crowd favorites like hoop dancing and fancy dancing, and enjoy fry bread, fry bread tacos and artist demonstrations. See website for performance schedules. $7.50–$18; Free for members, children under 5, and Native Americans. Steele Auditorium, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 602-252-8840; heard.org

DEC. 29–JAN. 1 ARABHORSE FARM TOUR Ten Arab horse farms throughout North Scottsdale will open their doors to families, equine enthusiasts and animal lovers alike to give the public a unique glimpse into the world of Arabian horse breeding and showing. Proceeds benefit Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Visit website for schedule, cost and locations. arabhorsefarmtours.com

THE GOLD MINE CELEBRATES 70 YEARS The Gold Mine Thrift Shop is celebrating 70 years of service to the community. Started and managed by the Outreach Committee of Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, The Gold Mine was designed to serve the community through charity donations. Images Arizona congratulates the many Gold Mine volunteers who have made a difference in our community and beyond. 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 480-488-3721; goldminethriftshop.com

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HISTORY IN THE DESERT OPEN AT BROWN’S RANCH TRAILHEAD A new exhibit at the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve offers insights into the Arizona Historical Society’s role in preserving the state’s history and telling its unique story. History in the Desert includes artifacts and photographs showing historic ranching, mining, farming and other elements of Arizona history. Free. 30301 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale. 7 to 9 a.m. Mon.–Fri.; 7 to 11 a.m. Sat.– Sun. mcdowellsonoran.org

NOTRE DAME PREP HONORS LATE FOOTBALL COACH On Thanksgiving morning, the Notre Dame Prep community gathered to pay tribute to the school’s first varsity football head coach, Scot Bemis, who led his team to two football state championships in 2007 and 2008, and one girls soccer state championship in 2009. Bemis passed away after his fight against cancer in January 2012, but his coined phrase, “Get after it,” is still used on Notre Dame Prep’s campus, and the values he held are still reflected in the hearts of the community. Each year, the school, along with volunteers from Team Bemis, hosts the Bemis Bowl, a flag football tournament to raise money for cancer research and scholarships to Notre Dame Prep.

NOW - JAN. 14 ILLUMINATION: SYMPHONY OF LIGHT Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is in 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. nightly through Jan. 14.

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LOCAL AUTHORS EARN LITERARY AWARD When Foothills Community Foundation’s Desert Awareness Committee members Abby Hemingway, Kathleen Hindle, Brenda Olive, Phyllis Strupp, Diane Vaszily, Judy Speer and Georgia Taylor collaborated to write and illustrate a children’s book to encourage conservation of our Sonoran Desert, they likely didn’t plan to earn acclaim. Yet their book, “Chloe and the Desert Heroes: A Tale of Adventure in the Sonoran Desert” was awarded third place out of 54 entries in the 2017 Arizona Literary Award, children's literature division. The book has become an important supplement of the fourth grade Arizona Studies curriculum, enhancing understanding of the desert ecosystem through a hands-on desert classroom program and field experience. The Desert Awareness Committee hopes to expand the popular program statewide and nationally. Images Arizona congratulates these authors on their accomplishment, and is grateful for their contribution in preserving the land we love.

CAREFREE DESERT GARDEN GLITTERS Carefree Desert Gardens’ holiday lights beckon couples and families to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert in a selfguided walking tour. Free. 101 Easy St., Carefree. Nov. through Jan., 5 to 10 p.m. carefree.org December 2017

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Exactly one year ago, Olivia Laux and Matt Cooley, owners of Float Balloon Tours, were Arizona’s first to offer gourmet dining events in extraordinary outdoor settings. Named Cloth & Flame, today the business has taken off to new heights.

At 6 p.m. approximately 50 people will sit at a well-appointed dinner table laid out amongst the Superstition Mountains’ desert expanse. These grounds rarely see people, but tonight a gourmet dinner and the breathtaking landscape are on the menu. This bespoken meal is one of many held by Olivia Laux and Matt Cooley, who launched Cloth & Flame last December. The couple was inspired by the remote locations they enjoy through ballooning, as well as Matt’s former employer, a Portland high-end ice creamery that combines ice cream flavors with gourmet chefs. “We thought, ‘What would a five-course dinner from a chef in the desert look like?’” Matt recalls, noting their combined passion for adventure, people and land preservation. “Community and

access to land are such important things for us. We had an idea that people would be interested in dining in the extraordinary locations that we've explored with balloons, and that we could encourage landowners to keep their properties wild and undeveloped by paying them as a partner venue.” Both outdoorsy travel-lovers, Olivia, now 27 years old, and Matt, 31, met on couchsurfing.org, which pairs travelers with a place to stay. At first they were friends, but it didn’t take long for the duo to discover their shared interest in the great outdoors. “We loved going on adventures together; we both have exploratory souls,” Matt explains. “We've always taken the path less traveled. We want people to step out themselves and take the road less traveled, too.”

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A year and a half ago, the couple got engaged. Cloth & Flame will organize their wedding, but the trick will be to fit it in. Matt reports that nearly every Cloth & Flame event has sold out, and the rest of the company’s calendar is filled with wedding and corporate events.

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“We post them on Instagram and then they sell out,” Matt says, noting that the company’s email subscribers get first dibs on seats. Whereas their balloon tour business experiences steady growth, Matt says that Cloth & Flame, like its namesake, has caught fire. “Cloth & Flame is the hare; we pushed on the door and it flung right open,” he reports. “It’s wonderful. It feels good.”

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Now, the couple hosts one public and about 10 private events a month. They’re scaling capacity up to one or more shared events per week and many more private events.

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Held in desert, mountain, forest and other extraordinary wilderness settings, Cloth & Flame’s Instagramperfect, alfresco public events are set along dramatic, long communal dining tables, lit with bistro lights and embellished lightly with fresh greens and flowers. All of the public events are created either by the outfit's in-house executive chef, Aurore Yasinsky, or by a rotating cast of guest chefs who have local ties to the destination. At this dinner, Chef Aurore serves a multi-course meal with Southwest flavors. Those in attendance paid $135 per person, while other public events go for up to $145. While Cloth & Flame has held events in Utah, Oregon and other states, Olivia and Matt are committed to Arizona and the Southwest. “Phoenix is our home,” Matt affirms. “There’s so much to create and explore here first. We love it because there is an often-untold story available here. It's an iconic Arizona experience.” Expansion will be thoughtful, he adds. “We don’t want to be a state fairstyle troupe. We really want to offer something that is slowly developed and trusted locally, and then expand more like a restaurant chain,” Matt maintains, noting plans for development of multiple locally rooted teams and chefs. Tonight’s dinner also kicks off the opening of Tela Peralta, one of the lights slated to expand Cloth & Flame’s fire. In partnership with

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Phoenix is our home. There’s so much to create and explore … there is an often-untold story available here. Matt Cooley

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Amy and Lauren Doyle, a mother-daughter pair whose family owns 200 Superstition Mountain wilderness acres, they will create a luxury camping resort, conference center and destination. Slated for 14 static “glamping”-style cabins, the rooms will feature soaking tubs, heated floors, luxury mattresses and other unexpected creature comforts in a fully immersive remote-desert setting. “There’s nothing like this in Phoenix and that’s the most exciting thing about it,” Matt says. The partnership is made in heaven, he explains, considering the family’s strong stance on conservation. Their family has been quietly and carefully protecting their land for 40 years, headed by Amy's dad, Chuck Bakus, who also helped found the Superstition Area Land Trust and still sits on its board.

Matt reports they’re on the hunt for new and extraordinary locations. They’re thinking mountain overlooks, rooftops, gardens and any other scenic lands, and are accepting location proposals and partners. “We want to be known as the company that provides access to the extraordinary,” he champions, assuring, “We pack in and pack out. We leave no trace. It looks like we were never there the next day.” In another series of firsts, in 2018 Olivia and Matt plan to become the first United States company to offer occasional inflight hot air balloon dining, combining their balloon tours and dinner savvy for private events. The new business owner admits that their goals are lofty, but bigsky thinking is what they’re good at. “Sometimes I think we’re crazy, that we may have lost our minds. We work sunup to sun-down,” he says, reminding us that it’s worth it in the end. “We’re fortunate to have done a lifetime of exploring, and now we want people to take the road less traveled too. We want to be a cause for being outdoors.” clothandflame.com

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Welcome to Carefree—the town with a name that says it all! With exemplary art galleries, the festive atmosphere of Carefree Desert Gardens and the delectable fine dining, there is no better place to spend the most wonderful time of the year!

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA

LET IT SNOW!

Welcoming all ballerinas, sugar plums

LAUGHS FOR VETS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

and princesses to tea at the English Rose

Comedienne Jill Kimmel (yes, Jimmy’s

Christmas in the desert? Build a

Tea Room for an afternoon of Nutcracker

sister) salutes veterans and first

snowman, slide down the alpine slide

music and festivities! Ballerinas from

responders with this special presentation

or have a snowball fight in this real

the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the

comedy show.

snow fiesta!

story, dance and be available for photos.

When: Dec. 8, 4 p.m.

When: Dec. 1-3 and 8–10; see website for

When: Dec. 3, 3–5 p.m.

Where: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion,

schedule.

Where: English Rose Tea Room,

101 Easy St., Carefree.

Where: 101 Easy St., Carefree.

201 Easy St., Carefree.

Cost: Free with donation of unwrapped

Cost: $5 for all-day fun.

Cost: $35 per person.

new toy.

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Writer Lara Piu Photographer Loralei Lazurek

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Paradise Valley resident and Valley arts philanthropist Mary Way has been impacting the arts since kindergarten. As a girl, she studied dance for 12 years and after high school, earned a degree in art history and political science at Whitman College. She then studied classical singing for 12 years and worked as a writer, director and producer for several television shows. Mary later moved with her husband to England (where her kids were eventually born) so she could work at the Royal Academy of Arts and, with the help of Diana, Princess of Wales, served on the founding development board of the London City Ballet. They later moved to Tokyo, where Mary curated and became the chairman of the world's largest exhibition and sale of Japanese contemporary prints, called hanga. “I guess all these experiences gave me a hard knocks education that helped inform my participation in the arts in Arizona,” Mary explains. “In the arts, people seem to be divided into two groups: those who are creating the art, and those who are raising funds so that they can.” Mary crossed that creator-administrator line with her London City Ballet board appointment. When she moved to Phoenix in 1995, she served on the board of the Contemporary Forum Asian Arts Council at Phoenix Art Museum. Her husband, Bill, became chairman of its board of directors. After many years of serving there, they joined the leadership board at ASU Gammage, where Mary became co-chair. Eight years ago, she joined the advisory board of Southwest Shakespeare Company, where she began as chair of the board and then accepted the position of executive director. “Southwest Shakespeare has a wonderful artistic and production team,” Mary says. “I am back where I started: creating programs designed to enlighten and entertain—even though I still have to figure out how to pay for it.” In June, the company’s warehouse burned down, taking everything it owns with it. Twenty-three years’ worth of costumes, props, sets and signage were gone in six short hours. “They are pulling themselves together for the season opening September 8 with ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged’ at the Mesa Arts Center,” she reports. She’s also been a directorial apprentice to Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones, served on the National Endowment for the Arts panel for American Masterpieces and has coached actors at the National YoungArts Foundation finals in Miami. “The most fun I have is working with students,” Mary says, adding that she has worked with the English Speaking Union and the Utah Shakespeare Festival's national and regional high school competitions. This year, Mary’s work in the arts was recognized by Arizona Citizens for the Arts (ACA), a 35-year-old 501(c)(3) that advocates for Arizona’s non-profit arts and culture sector. Mary received its first Philanthropy Award for her extraordinary philanthropic leadership, for her financial contributions and for engaging others to give, as well. December 2017

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“Mary was chosen by a panel of her peers—philanthropists themselves who are not only generous with their money but also give their time and their talent to the organizations they support,” explains ACA executive director Catherine "Rusty" Foley. “Mary is not someone who seeks the limelight for herself, so it was a pleasure to not only recognize her for her philanthropy, but also to acknowledge her selfless attitude.” The organization recognized Mary’s significant impact on the Valley’s major arts institutions, including her recent chair for the $15 million capital campaign at ASU Gammage and her work and donations to Phoenix Art Museum. “Non-profit organizations, especially the arts, have always depended on the financial support of philanthropic individuals,” Catherine continues. “Recognizing these philanthropists is not only an opportunity for the arts community to say thank you; it also gives us an occasion to tell the story of why individuals like Mary Way believe support for the arts is important. Hopefully, others identify with what motivates Mary and feel compelled to provide more support to the arts.” ACA also recognized the impact Mary’s contributions and volunteer hours have had on Southwest Shakespeare, which have helped transform the once-struggling company. In the last one and a half years, she helped install a new board, raise significant capital, install new reporting systems, balance the budget and reduce their debt. “Arts are not only entertaining and uplifting, they are potentially transformative, both in terms of empathy and in terms of academic performance,” Mary says. She notes seven studies that demonstrate live classical performance’s significant impact on students’ grade point averages and standardized test scores across all socioeconomic strata. “In Arizona, we have not only an opportunity but also a moral obligation to bring classical theater to as many people as we can,” she advocates. “Give all the rural students of all ages the same opportunities as those in the cities.” Her work has been gratifying in many ways, Mary shares. “I am grateful for all the kind, generous and creative people I have met along the way,” she says. “I am inspired every day by these friends and coworkers who help us advance the great cause—and those who support them. Thank you!” azcitizensforthearts.org December 2017

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Cave Creek is more than just a town; it’s an experience. From great food to real Western fun, this little corner of the Valley knows how to make your visit special!

RING IN THE NEW YEAR

Auld Lang Syne never tasted so good! Five courses of decadent holiday dinner complete with complimentary champagne toast. When: Dec. 31; RSVP for time. Where: Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Cost: $75. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

TAKE A RIDE ON THE STAGECOACH

The horses are hitched and ready to go! Harold’s Stage Lines authentic stagecoach rides make round trips through downtown Cave Creek all winter. When: Every Wed. through Sun.; 1–5:30 p.m. Where: Harold’s and Frontier Town, Downtown Cave Creek. Cost: $10–$20. 970-946-8066; dkwagonrides.com

HOLIDAY EATS AT CARTWRIGHT’S

The Golden Lobster deviled-eggs, Niman Ranch honey-glazed ham and deconstructed peppermint pie are on the menu, and best yet, you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle of dishes! When: Dec. 24-30; RSVP for time. Where: Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Cost: See website for details. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photographers Peter Coskun and Paul Gill

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Sunset Moonrise - Peter Coskun

We often hear about the magic of the holidays, but as we make our lists and check them twice, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to forget that we are surrounded by sights much more enchanting than anything money can buy. The Sonoran Desert is full of wonder, and her daily transformation through lights and shadows never gets old. While other parts of the country keep quarterly time to the sound of a bold brass band, desert seasons come in with a waltz, slow and measured, rising and falling with graceful sway and gentle movements.

The sense of solitude is something I cherish from these places. Peter Coskun Photo by Bob Elenbaas

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Shedding - Peter Coskun Lava Cake - Peter Coskun

For those who were not born here, the seasonal changes of the desert are difficult to discern, yet even the least critical of eyes is always delighted by the seemingly sudden appearance of a carpet of wildflowers that will appear within a few short weeks.

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Peter Coskun Q: What is your hometown, and where do you live now? A: I am originally from Upper Darby, a suburb of Philadelphia. I currently live in the Phoenix area—and wherever my Jeep takes me. Q: How did you get started in photography? A: My initial start began with a photography class my junior year of high school. They were still using film at the time, so I was able to learn the process of creating a photograph from field to finish in the darkroom. A few years later, my interest in photography sparked again, this time in the digital form. I began taking my camera with me everywhere and photographing everything. After a few years, I shifted my focus more toward landscape and nature photography, with the occasional wildlife photography mixed in. Q: Every artist’s work is inspired by something different. What is your biggest inspiration? A: I am constantly inspired by the beauty of the earth. There are so many amazing features that few get to see and I am always grateful to be able to experience these places. Often times, these locations are dozens of miles off of four-wheeldrive roads to places you likely wouldn’t see another person for days, which adds to that beauty. The sense of solitude is something I cherish from these places. Of course, I am also inspired by the artists and photographers that pushed me to pick up a camera in the first place. Q: What is your most memorable Arizona experience? A: Photographically speaking, I’ve had some pretty intense shoots amidst storms that made me run for cover and seek shelter, but in the end I was able to come away with some of my best photographs to-date. Q: If you had one piece of advice to share with someone just venturing into photography, what would it be? A: Just enjoy the adventure. Try not to stress out too much on just getting the shot because you will miss out on those amazing experiences. December 2017

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Mather Point Winter Sunrise - Paul Gill

My work is inspired by the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beautiful unseen.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Paul Gill

The desert holds daily surprises. Each day announces itself with a bold production of purples and oranges, transforming vistas into panoramas of depth and color. Each sunset contains a celebration as hazy pinks and oranges commemorate the passing of hours.

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Brittlebush Spring - Paul Gill Wukoki Pueblo - Paul Gill

The magic of the desert is nearly tangible, and photographers Peter Coskun and Paul Gill have captured its solitude, its rugged beauty and its integral allure. We hope you love their work as much as we do!

Spider Rock Snow - Paul Gill

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Paul Gill Q: What is your hometown, and where do you live now? A: I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and still call it home today. Q: How did you get started in photography, and who helped you along the way? A: For me, it began at Scottsdale High School’s Vocational Tech Graphic Design School, where I started processing and printing my black and white film at 16. My biggest influences and friends would be David Muench and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jack Dykinga. Both I've had the pleasure of working with over the past 20 years.

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Q: Every artist’s work is inspired by something different. What is your biggest inspiration? A: My work is inspired by the "beautiful unseen.” The search for hidden beauty in a trampled world is more of a constant quest that inspires me. Q: What is your most memorable Arizona experience? A: It's still happening. Q: If you had one piece of advice to share with someone just venturing into photography, what would it be? A: Stay true to your vision. In the end, it's your vision that will set you apart.

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Writer Shannon Severson Portrait by Loralei Lazurek

In the grand scheme of the most populous U.S. cities, Phoenix is a relative youngster. Yet time and circumstances converged to make it a prime location for mid-century modern architectural design. Modern Phoenix, founded and operated by Alison and Matthew King, is both a comprehensive compendium of the era’s architectural style and a dedicated, proactive organization that educates the public; provides resources to homeowners, developers, and businesses; and features the work of contemporary designers. Essential to the mission of Modern Phoenix are preservation efforts, as many historically significant and beautiful structures have, unfortunately, been the casualties of progress as the area continues to boom. Prior to the conclusion of World War II, Phoenix existed as a hot and sleepy desert town with an economy primarily based on agriculture, and was just beginning to attract visitors escaping the bitter cold of northern winters. With the growing availability of air conditioning and plenty of inexpensive land, the city was perfectly positioned for the proliferation of mid-century design. Now working as professors at The Art Institute of Phoenix, Alison and Matthew were high school sweethearts who met as students at Saguaro High School. Her interest in—and talent for—illustration, printmaking, design, photography, and teaching has been life-long and earned her a full-ride to Arizona State University, but ASU didn’t offer a graphic arts degree at the time and she was eager to spread her wings and leave the familiar behind. It seemed like kismet that both were accepted to colleges in New York City: Alison to the Parsons School of Art and Design, where she pursued an illustration major and Matthew to Eugene Lang College, though he later transferred to Parsons as a furniture design major. The two spent every spare minute together biking and skateboarding through Central Park and exploring as many neighborhoods and museums as possible. That sense of exploration helped to cement their interest in design and architecture, and their partnership.

Each year, the couple returned to Arizona to visit family and brought that same sense of exploration, but they’d inevitably itch to return east—until the day they received a postcard Alison’s parents sent from an Arcosanti exhibit. Intrigued, Alison and Matthew soon secured their attendance at a five-week academic and hands-on workshop during the construction of the East Crescent. They helped with concrete formwork, digging ditches, welding, dry wall and spackle. Alison spent time in the ceramics studio molding clappers for the famous bells. “It was transformative,” Alison says. “We did whatever was needed, both indoors and out. It was monsoon season in August, the prettiest month of the year with weather that wasn’t too hot and the sky filled with all those amazing clouds.” They tied the knot in 1994, and after many years of New York living, Alison and Matthew made the decision to return to their roots and settle in Phoenix, at least for a while. They didn’t expect the importance of what they’ve now found and what they’ve formed. Their son, Oscar, actually played a large part in the launch of Modern Phoenix in 2003. His colic was cured only by afternoon drives, so the Kings took the opportunity to explore. “We began to ask around as to where the good stuff

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teachers at Coronado High School, which was designed by Haver and Jimmy Nunn. I grew up with Ralph Haver architecture all around me, I just didn’t have a name for it.”

was,” says Alison. “We saw the Wendell Burnette House in Sunnyslope, the Willo District, Ralph Haver neighborhoods, the cool stuff along the canals and all these little pockets that you don’t hear about. We started pulling sales fliers and made it a game to guess the prices.” Alison began carefully photographing, mapping and cataloging her findings and publishing it all online, long before Facebook or LinkedIn existed. She was particularly fond of Haver and began posting as much about him as she could find, page by page. In reacquainting themselves with their old stomping grounds, they realized the city had grown up and had a newly thriving art scene. The mid-century design they loved was theirs for the finding. “It was like peeling away the layers of a story that was so familiar,” says Alison. “My parents actually met as young

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In 2005, the couple purchased their own Haver home in the Canal North neighborhood, his first residential project. Built in 1945, it’s right next door to the famed architect’s former personal residence. They are regularly in contact with his family now, adding another layer to their experience and their love for his work around the city. Alison isn’t confined to Haver. She also works with the family of Alfred Beadle to maintain an archive of his work and the Modern Phoenix site has listings of both past and present architects whose work fits the style and spirit of mid-century modern. Modern Phoenix has expanded from a solely residential focus to include an extensive commercial archive as well. From the start, mid-century fans have contacted Alison, asking for more information and interested in seeing these masterpieces in person. Within months of its founding, Modern Phoenix hosted 110 people for its first home tour, albeit informal, of five homes in the Windemere neighborhood. The tours have grown by leaps and bounds, with Modern Phoenix partnering with various cultural institutions over the years. This year’s tour sold out by noon on the very first day and attracted 1,000 visitors. In March, Modern

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Phoenix played host to 250 experts from around the country at the Docomomo US National Symposium on Modernism and Climate, utilizing various venues in the area, including Phoenix College, Arcosanti and Taliesin West. Through their work, the Kings are putting Phoenix on the map as a destination for mid-century modern enthusiasts. They have played a proactive role in preserving historic structures and educating homeowners, developers and businesses about the value of maintaining the integrity of great residential and commercial design while providing an extensive array of resources with which to do so. “It’s informational, but also inspirational,” says Alison. “If residents or developers want to go back to a certain point in time, they have the visual resources to do that. One thing that I’ve learned through teaching is that sometimes people need to hear the same message a few times, in a few different ways, before they start getting the picture. The positive working relationships we’ve developed have been really productive.” A particularly high profile project is Modern Phoenix’s ongoing effort to preserve the David and Gladys Wright House, which was quite literally saved at the last minute by a demolition crew member who couldn’t bear to finish the job. A national publicity campaign was launched and the home was saved and is currently undergoing extensive renovation. Alison’s team has served an important advisory role throughout the process. Efforts continue with various entities to ensure solvency in perpetuity and arrange proper zoning to secure public access. The vision is that the home will be open to the public as an educational institution, just as Taliesin West is now. As Phoenix continues to grow and change, the Kings will keep working to preserve vital history and maintain the treasures of the past for future generations.

December 1 - 23, 2017 Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec 1st: 5 - 8 pm Carefree Christmas Market Dec. 1st - 3rd & 8th - 10th NEW! Carefree Luminaria Tribute Dec. 15th - 24th FREE! Marmalade Skies Concert Dec. 2nd: 3 - 5 pm NEW! Santa’s Workshop Dec. 2nd: 9 - 11 am Jill Kimmel Comedy Show Dec. 8th: 4 - 5:30 pm NEW! Carefree Snow Village Dec. 8th - 10th Parade of Holiday Traditions Dec. 9th: 10 - 11 am FREE! Ryan Sims Band Concert Dec. 9th: 5 - 7 pm Fireworks Extravaganza Dec. 9th: 7:00 pm Photo with Santa He’ll be stopping by all month Carefree Desert Gardens Glitters FREE Open Every Night! Visit our website for the full list of activities. Some events require RSVP or fee.

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Writer Kenneth LaFave Photography Courtesy of Binkley’s Restaurant

Kevin Binkley was born 300 years too late. One imagines him in the court of an 18th century monarch, overseeing grand dinners for dukes and duchesses, preparing roast pheasant and saddle of lamb, oblivious to financial constraints and the timeconsuming bother of taxes, regulations, marketing and personnel management. In reality, however, Binkley lives in 2017, meaning he must manage all those pesky business things while fighting to remain fixed on his life-long passion of cooking original, quality, memorable meals for people who love food as much as he does. “I love to cook,” says Binkley, 44, summing up his life. And it shows. Many local gourmets would name him the Valley's best chef, and everyone would place him in at least the top five. “But I hate the restaurant business.”

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That's a surprising statement coming from one of the Valley's best-known restaurateurs, a 2015 finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award who has been in the food business one way or another since he took his first job at age 14 at a TCBY. He makes it very clear that he means it: “I've been cooking for more than 30 years. I don't want to be doing anything else. I want to cook, not manage.” Binkley has cooked more and managed less since last year, when he downsized and refocused, selling three of the four restaurants he and his wife, Amy, had run since 2004, and opening a new site under an audacious concept: an upscale, fixed-price, singlemenu restaurant open only four nights a week, and limited to a maximum of 24 people per evening. The concept is not unknown elsewhere, but it's a first for Arizona.

The singular focus on one menu and a relative handful of people is a far cry from the life Binkley lived prior to 2016. “I was driving between the four restaurants all day long. We had restaurants all over the Valley. Some days I spent more time driving than cooking,” he said. Something had to give. “I had conversations with my wife about how we needed to downsize and get down to focusing on one restaurant. It took two years to make it all come to fruition.” In the long run, they kept the more casual-dining restaurant in Carefree, called Cafe Bink, but put it under the management of an associate. At the new establishment, called simply Binkley's Restaurant and nestled in a former family home on East Osborn Road, diners pay $165 per person to enjoy a three-and-a-half hour sitting in which they are served 20 or more small courses, from appetizers to dessert. A 22 percent service charge is automatically added. If the diner desires, wine pairings are available at $85 per person for standard pairings, $130 for the sommelier's choices, or $190 for the chef's selections. Additional items are available. Caviar is $72 per person, and if you demand Wagyu beef (a specially raised Japanese breed), it's $42 extra per person. In other words, dining for two at Binkley's Restaurant could easily run to $700 or $800—almost enough to buy a single ticket to Hamilton on Broadway. It's not for the common folk of the Valley that Binkley's Restaurant exists. It's for the dukes and duchesses. And they are showing up, though not always in the numbers Binkley would like to see. The maximum seating of 24 is rarely achieved, and has been as low as 10. Eighteen diners is about average.

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Curiously enough, Binkley would like to see the planned number of people he serves nightly drop to around 10—with, of course, a commensurate hike in prices. (“That's the down side,” he admits.) His reasoning is simple: the fewer the diners, the more he can get to know their wants and likes, and the more he can concentrate on creating dishes just for them.

dishes. For a vegan, I might substitute a pork tenderloin dish with something like a slow-smoked sweet potato.”

“I want to focus on one menu, know exactly who's coming in, and prepare dinners from the absolute best products I can get that are in season.”

Binkley laid that down as a rule when he and this wife decided on the new concept: One shouldn't go to a chef-driven restaurant and find the chef absent, anymore than one should go to dinner at friend's home and find the friend absent.

That being said, Chef Binkley will adjust the menu to accommodate food allergies and preferences. For example, he has served entirely vegan versions of his dinners. How is it done? “We like to keep the alternative dishes similar, so everyone has the same experience at the same time, with similar

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Though Binkley's Restaurant is open only four nights per week, the chef is there six days per week, prepping for the dinners. If the restaurant is open, he is there.

“Home” is a key word here, as Binkley uses the rambling rooms of the old house to bring guests from the bar, to the dining room, to the patio, just as a guest for dinner might enjoy the various rooms of a host's home. The core of the experience is, of course, what one patron calls Binkley's “insanely delicious”

dishes, which on a menu in September included the following from among its 20 offerings: candied salmon sliders; buffalo pakoras with bleu cheese dipping sauce; skewers of chilled, curry butter-dipped lobster with maple butternut squash and cold, seared foie gras; slow cooked duck leg, with beluga lentils; miso-glazed eggplant; rack of hazelnut-fed pork, with bacon-date relish in a balsamic-mirin glaze; braised abalone with daikon; selections of wild mushrooms, including chanterelles braised in goat butter; fresh huckleberries with cantaloupe coulis; and green tea pannacotta with a gingerbread crumble. Everything is an integral part of the experience, down to the serving dishes. The tiny glass ones were made especially by Laughing Glass Studio to match the restaurant's aesthetic. Says Carole Perry, who owns Laughing Glass with husband Don Carroll, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Binkley's has evolved to create an experience of many diverse flavors and bites, we worked with Kevin to create smaller and smaller pieces that serve as an integrated canvas for the artful presentation of each dish. We're currently making four new pieces for the new season.â&#x20AC;? Count on everything to evolve at Binkley's Restaurant, and on one thing to remain the same: Binkley's commitment to the dining experience. He and his wife moved their home to within walking distance of the restaurant so that the chef would be able to check on dishes slow-smoking throughout the night. Amy Binkley planted and maintains a flourishing garden in the restaurant's front yard area, so that many herbs are literally garden-fresh. In all, Binkley's Restaurant is devotion worthy of dukes, duchessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and lovers of great, unique dining. binkleysrestaurant.com December 2017

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Writer Greg Granillo // Photography Loralei Lazurek and The Yamwood Foundry

Take a look around your home or business. What does your furniture say? Does it truly capture your style? Is it exactly the piece you want for the room where it lives? Does it have a story? And does that story simply consist of you entering your credit card number on a website or ordering from a catalog? One North Scottsdale company has come up with a new way to buy furniture and other creations that are actually more works of art than home or business furnishings. And best of all, the customer is the inspiration. “With every piece we design here, we try to find inspiration in the person or the company and what they stand for,” says Casey Frett, industrial designer at The Yamwood Foundry. “Everything is built to be passed down through generations.” Yamwood’s philosophy is simple: to create a story for every piece they make. Casey’s favorite example of that philosophy in action came a few months ago when Yamwood was commissioned by Republic Services to create a conference room table—but not just any conference room table. Republic Services is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services. When it was time to create the table for their boardroom, they kept true to their brand of resourceful recycling. “The client took us out to a ranch they own in Florence (Ariz.) and we found wood from old animal pens, metal and glass, and we reused it all to create the table,” Casey explains. “So not only is it unique and different because of all the recycled materials we incorporated, but there’s a history to it.”

CUSTOM ROOTS Yamwood’s custom furniture history actually began with custom motorcycles. The company’s state-of-the-

art, 40,000-square-foot facility near Hayden Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. was originally—and still is—the headquarters for Yamwood’s sister company, Spooky Fast Customs. When Yamwood moved in during February of this year, the building was already equipped with the most advanced fabrication technology to cut, form and finish materials of all kinds. With the demand for custom motorcycles waning, general manager Mark Schrecker came up with an idea. “We already had all these talented designers and fabricators, so we started doing things like signage at Scottsdale National Golf Club, work benches for Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG), custom furniture, display pieces and fixtures at Harley-Davidson,” says Mark. “Before we knew it, we had created about 15 pieces and realized that maybe there was a demand for the kind of things we do. That’s when we really got serious about it and went to Mr. Parsons and said, ‘Hey, we think there’s a niche here that isn’t being filled.’” Yamwood Foundry is part of the YAM Worldwide family of companies, the brainchild of CEO Bob Parsons, best known as the founder of GoDaddy. The parent company includes brands such as Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG), Scottsdale National Golf Club, Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale and more. Soon after opening, Mark noticed that there were two types of people attracted to the types of creations Yamwood builds: people who have something in mind but couldn’t find it anywhere else; and those who want something that is uniquely theirs, incorporating their passions or favorite hobbies. And that’s the big difference between Yamwood and other furniture makers. “It all begins with the customer. They are involved from the beginning. They are a part of the whole thing. It doesn’t exist without their input,” says Mark. December 2017

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“We invite clients to come in and sit down with us face-to-face—bring their ideas, sketches on napkins, photos from books and magazines and design something with us, become part of the team,” he adds. Yamwood’s industrial designers then go to work creating multiple design options in the form of 3D drawings and renderings. Once clients see a design they like, the fabricators get to work cutting, painting, coating and custom building every part of their piece using only the finest woods and metals available. At any given time, clients can come into the Yamwood facility to watch their piece being built. “Everything is done right here in Scottsdale, and everything is American-made,” said Mark.

MARK’S STORY The “Made in America” concept is near and dear to Mark’s heart. Before joining YAM Worldwide, he spent 25 years in the Marine Corps as a CH-46E helicopter pilot, compiling 4,000 flying hours, including 16 months in Iraq. Mark has an educational background in engineering, and when he retired from the military in 2015 he was contacted by a friend who wanted to know if he would like to come to Arizona for a unique job opportunity. Parsons was looking for someone to manage several construction projects for his Scottsdale businesses. “My wife was working as a principal at a great school back in Virginia, so when I heard about going to Arizona, I said no,” Mark recalls. “They called back about a week later, asked me to come out for a visit. I fell in love with the place—the lifestyle, the people, and the company.” By July 2015, Mark and his wife were heading West permanently.

SOME OF YAMWOOD’S FAVORITE THINGS • “Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale was undergoing a remodel. The plan they had for their bathroom sinks didn’t work out, so we took a couple of their kegs, cut them in half and 48 hours later they had two custom metal, free-standing sinks.” • “The conference room table we made for Carvana was special because it was one of our first projects and it is so unique to the client. It replicated the design of their revolutionary car vending machine. It had such intricate details that were subtle but meant so much to its style and functionality—I-beam construction, chrome powder cover, diamond plated.” • “The reactor table in our showroom was the result of a challenge I issued to (industrial designer) Vern. Unlike any other table, it has three interconnected heavyduty cranks that are used to raise log homes, so it’s dynamic and hands on. It easily

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“Things move fast with Mr. Parsons, so before we knew it we were ready to go,” says Mark. “He always has the backs of fellow Marines and is big on hiring veterans, so that made a big difference in our decision,” he said. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Parsons created the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, which has supported several veterans' organizations, mainly the Semper Fi Fund. So how do you make the decision to go from being a Marine colonel in charge of assignments for more than 20,000 Marine officers to leading a small team of 16 designers, fabricators and machinists? “It comes down to knowing what you want to accomplish and, most importantly, surrounding yourself with great people,” says Mark.

EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT To date, Yamwood has created pieces for mostly business office uses, from one-of-a-kind reception desks to oversized conference room tables complete with built-in planters and wiring for electric. But they still do quite a few residential pieces like large dining tables, bar carts and custom desks. “Every single day is different. There are new projects all the time,” says Casey, an Arizona native who graduated from Arizona State University’s acclaimed industrial degree program. He moved to Wisconsin upon graduation and returned to Arizona six years later. “It made me appreciate home much more—the year-round weather, the scenery, the people. It’s a great place to live.” The diversity of work allows Casey and fellow industrial designer Vernon Moles to flex their creative muscles and offer a nearly unlimited collection of designs, styles and finishes. “The same customer can give the same input and we’ll end up presenting completely different styles and options for them,” says Casey. “The client’s style is our style. We have the capability to match anything they want, from clean and modern to more industrial.” Anyone can visit the The Yamwood Foundry showroom at 15275 N. 83rd Place in Scottsdale, but general manager Mark is sure to point out that the pieces you see there and on their website are just for inspiration. “I always tell people, ‘You can’t have that one.’ It can’t be perfect for you because it wasn’t built for you.” Mark says. “But tell me everything you like about it and we will make one that is uniquely different for you, and we won’t ever build the same thing for anyone else.” yamwood.com

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Frosted Sugar Cookies Ingredients: Dough: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, room temp 2 eggs 1/2 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla 3 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt Frosting: 2 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. milk 1/2 c. butter food coloring (optional) Note: Using imitation vanilla extract will give it more of a store-bought flavor. Be sure to bake just until bottoms begin to brown for a moister cookie.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar. Add in sour cream, eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients until well-combined. Let chill in refrigerator for one hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough with rolling pin until about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Using a round, 2-1/2 to 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Place each cookie on cookie sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until just starting to brown. Do not overbake! Let cool, and make the frosting. Mix all frosting ingredients, adding food coloring as desired. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and sprinkle with decorations. kyndraclaire.com

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Fresh Apple Cake Fresh apple cake is a recipe that has been in the family for decades, and it is a must-have during the holiday season. This cake is amazing with or without nuts. If your frosting is too runny, add powdered sugar to desired consistency.

Ingredients: Cake: 2-1/3 c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 c. butter

2 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 4 c. chopped, peeled apples 2 eggs

Caramel Frosting: 1/3 c. butter salt 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3 tbsp. milk vanilla

Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, soda, salt and spices in a large bowl. Blend with electric mixer for three minutes, until spices are distributed evenly. Peel and chop apples in 1/2-inch cubes. Add apples, butter, nuts and eggs, beating on medium speed until combined. It may look like its not going to come together, but just let it mix, as the apples release liquid to help it all come together. Pour into greased 9x13 pan and bake for 45 minutes. The cake should spring back when touched. Cool and make caramel frosting (below). Melt butter in small saucepan. Once melted, add brown sugar and a dash of salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar melts, then add milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour into electric mixing bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to cool. Whip on medium speed, then turn to low to add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until it all comes together in an easy-to-spread consistency. Pour over apple cake and spread evenly. Cut and serve! kyndraclaire.com

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