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Welcome

If you listen closely, you just might hear it: the jubilant sound of dozens of top classical, chamber, jazz, Broadway, country, blues, opera, bluegrass and pop musicians, coming together in harmony for six weeks at venues across the Valley. Arizona Musicfest is turning 25, and its talented performers are turning up the volume to make this year’s festival one of the best yet. With American jazz singer Al Jarreau and superstar violinist Joshua Bell as headliners, this silver anniversary celebration is geared up to deliver on that promise. And of course, no Musicfest would be complete without the Festival Orchestra,

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led by Maestro Robert Moody, along with the 100-voice Arizona Musicfest Chorus, one of the region’s top choral ensembles. Among the descriptions I’ve read of the event, “performances so close … that take you so far,” could not ring truer. Not only does Arizona Musicfest engage and delight audiences visiting from a wide variety of locations; it also educates and inspires aspiring young musicians through its enrichment programs, performance opportunities,

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competitions and scholarships — giving them the chance to explore their potential and grow their passion for the performing arts. It goes without saying that this is a community event not to be missed; a sonorous reminder of why we are so fortunate to call Arizona home. Enjoy! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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Meet THE

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Misty & Patrick If you know a family

Writer Lauren Strait Photographer Loralei Lazurek

When it comes to four-legged fashion, there’s a new top dog in town. Misty Dibella is a former Bellevue, Washington entrepreneur who became a Scottsdale resident and business owner. She’s also the brains behind Bella Cane, a luxury dog boutique now open in Carefree.

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The former salon owner and longtime real estate professional settled on a life in the Arizona sunshine after marrying her high school sweetheart, Patrick, a career fisherman who, since 1981, spends many months a year on the Bering Sea. Given the choice of where she’d like to reside while he is frequently away on the job, she chose the warmth and easygoing lifestyle of the desert. The rest is a story grounded in dog-loving history.

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The longtime pet lover (mother to pooches Olive Oil and

incorporating them into every step of the Bella Cane

Cherry Bear, both Yorkshire terriers) and self-proclaimed

Boutique process, from conception to completion. In an

“girly girl” noticed a serious lack of Fido-friendly shopping

effort to showcase her love for the community, she has

opportunities in the North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave

partnered with several local entrepreneurs to display

Creek areas, and set out to try and fill the void. First up

their products and services in the new space. She offers

was scouting the perfect location, which was already an

homemade organic dog treats from a local chef; custom

existing skill of Misty’s, having spent years staging real

canvas pet portraits from an artist who hand paints them;

estate at top properties around the nation. She selected

and pet portraits for holidays from a local photographer

the space formerly occupied by Jo London, a store that

who shoots inside the boutique.

specialized in selling high-end British offerings for the

home, for her new endeavor. Next on the agenda was the

The one-time salon owner and longtime lover of all things

interior design process, which also came rather naturally

colorful and tactile plans to continue to incorporate her

thanks to her broad real estate background and ample

own creative touches throughout the final design process,

expertise in choosing color palettes, selecting décor and

and will play a key role in selecting the merchandise she

designing eye-catching, comfortable and inviting spaces.

intends to sell onsite.

With a vision established and new opportunities for

When it comes to managing Bella Cane Boutique, however,

creativity popping around every corner, Misty continued to

it’s more of a family affair. At the helm is Misty’s daughter,

follow the formula that has worked so well for her thus

24-year-old Alexcess. Having grown up in the salon

far — taking her varied skillset, her inherent passion for

environment, Alexcess shares a background and passion

pets and her keen eye for beauty and aesthetics and

for the beauty business, and with time spent at the

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prestigious five-star Boulders Resort and Spa on her resume,

the next heirs to the doggy throne. Until then, they all have

she’s had many an opportunity to cultivate her customer

a say in what types of items should adorn store shelves.

service skills. While this will be her first official managerial role, her mother feels more than confident she’s up to the

Pup-loving patrons can expect a broad assortment of high-

challenge.

end accessories, from collars and leashes to puppy tote bags and purses to cart the little ones around in. An array

“This will be a new adventure for both of us,” Misty says

of organic and gluten-free dog treats will also be available

of entering the sometimes dog-eat-dog world of retail. “But

for purchase, and the store will feature an assortment of

we share similar interests and work ethics, and we’re eager

dog-themed artwork and other specialty items for folks

to have the opportunity to spend more time together while

whose love for their four-legged friends extends to their

doing something we’re both so passionate about.”

taste in home decor.

It’s Misty’s hope to make the boutique a success and be

“We’ve always been all about family, and our dogs are very

able to pass it down to the next generation. Alexcess’

much a part of ours,” Misty says. “We figured it was high

daughter, Emder Nicole, and Misty’s stepdaughters will be

time we made it the official family business.”

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

Feb. 13 Fostering Hope: A Fine Wine Auction Wine enthusiasts and distinguished collectors can spend an elegant evening bidding on classic, vintage and modern bottles of wine while raising much-needed funds for nonprofit OCJ Foster Kids. $100; $125 at the door. 6-10 p.m. J. Levine Auction and Appraisal, 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-496-2212, ocjwineauction.com. *Pictured Royal Wedding Reserve from Princess Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wedding

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Feb. 6 A Magical Evening: Desert Foothills Library 8th Annual Gala Help the Desert Foothills Library celebrate 62 years as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit with this gala featuring a silent auction, wine raffle, hosted cocktails, dinner and live entertainment from renowned chanteuse Khani Cole. $175. 5:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Febr uary 2016

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements

Feb. 13-15 Hideaway AZ Custom Bike Builders Showcase Meet Arizona’s premier bike builders and enjoy giveaways, drink specials, live music and more. Hideaway Grill, 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-595-0358, hideaway-usa.com.

Feb. 8

Feb. 11

MIM Concert: Charles Lloyd and Friends Tenor saxophonist Charles Lloyd brings together a fellowship of his favorite musical partners, including guitar luminary Bill Frisell,

Hooray for Old Hollywood Fundraiser Don your fancy frocks, furs, diamonds and high heels for this evening of old Hollywood glamour featuring food, music, dancing and fundraising for area nonprofits and scholarships. Presented by the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club. $60. 5:30-9 p.m. The Speakeasy on Easy Street, 100 Easy St., 480-595-5388, rahodkin@gmail.com.

drummer Eric Harland and bassist Reuben Rodgers. $48.50-$73.50. 7 p.m. Musical

and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101

Instrument Museum, 4725 E.

Easy St., 480-488-2014,

Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000,

magicbirdfestivals.com.

mim.org.

Feb. 11 Black Mountain Star Party

CTL Concert Series: The Choirs of St. Barnabas on the Desert and Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Revel in the sound as the St. Barnabas and Christ the Lord

Come view the night stars

choirs join in an afternoon

through high-powered

of joyful singing and classical

Feb. 11-14

telescopes and learn about

masterpieces. Donations

constellations, meteors and

welcome. 4 p.m. Christ the

Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art

other celestial events. Free.

Lord Church, 9205 E. Cave

7-10 p.m. Paradise Valley

Creek Rd., 480-488-2081,

Community College at Black

ctlcarefree.org.

Take a decadent escape on Valentine’s weekend to this

Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St.,

yearly festival showcasing scrumptious confections, handcrafted designs, live music

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602-493-2600, paradisevalley.edu/ blackmountain.

Feb. 19-21 Stagecoach Village Art, Wine and Chocolate Affaire A select group of juried fine artists and craftsmen display their original works alongside confectionary booths, wine tasting and live entertainment. 9:30 a.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.

Feb. 21 Scottsdale Philharmonic Concert The Scottsdale Philharmonic, a professional symphony orchestra, performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony and the finale from Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Free. VIP seating available for $15. 4 p.m. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., 480-951-6077, scottsdalephilharmonic.com.

Feb. 22 Yoga in the Gardens The Town of Carefree and Desert Foothills Family YMCA partner to provide this free yoga class open to all levels. Explore yoga movement with the added beauty of Black Mountain and the gardens as a backdrop. Free. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., carefree.com, valleyymca.org.

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Feb. 25 Celebrating Stradivarius Benefit Luncheon Experience the beauty of Italy through food, décor and live

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music at this prosecco and

Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour and Sale

wine reception featuring a silent auction and viewing

Interact with more than 60 local artists and view original work in

of the Musical Instrument

their homes and studios during this self-guided tour. Downloadable

Museum’s newest special

maps available on website. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various locations

exhibition, “Stradivarius: Origins

throughout Fountain Hills, fountainhillsartleague.com.

and Legacy of the Greatest Violin Maker.” $200 per person. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000,

The Horny Toad Celebrates 40 Years in Business

mim.org.

The Horny Toad, Cave Creek’s oldest originally owned restaurant and

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Arizona landmark, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Purchased in 1976 by Glenn and Marian Price, the restaurant is now managed by their son, Jeff Price, with a

managing staff of Tom Price, Pam Hurst and Jim Leonard. Over the years, the Horny Toad has earned numerous culinary awards and has been the location for several Western movies and photo shoots. For more information, visit thehornytoad.com.

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Writer Rebecca Zaner Photos Courtesy of thingstodoinphoenixwithkids.com

Celebrating 63 years of Western heritage, Scottsdale’s

Parada del Sol officially started in 1952 as the Sunshine

annual parade and rodeo, Parada del Sol, returns for

Festival, founded by a group of cowboys who wanted to

another cowboy showdown.

share their Western pride with the community. Before the late 1950s, Scottsdale was a true Western town with dirt

Parada del Sol (translated from Spanish, it means “walk

roads and stop signs at every intersection. The town was

in the sun”) is a nonprofit corporation that provides

full of cowboys and had a population of approximately

financial and volunteer support to various charities

2,000 people. By 1960, Scottsdale had acquired a

through an annual parade and rodeo. The charities

population of more than 10,000, and the city developed

served by Parada del Sol provide healthcare, resources

rapidly.

and community programs for those who are less fortunate.

Not to be outdone by the modern advancement and growth of their town, the natives of Scottsdale wanted to

Visitors to the events can expect fun and exciting

keep their traditions alive. Parada del Sol continued to

activities that showcase Western charm. This Scottsdale

entertain Scottsdale through its many changes, each year

tradition is a fun and unique way for the community to

attracting more visitors than the last.

support charities while experiencing true cowboy customs.

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic parade will take place on February 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Drinkwater Boulevard and Stetson Drive. It will continue south on Camelback Road, making a loop on Second Street and then heading north on Brown Avenue before ending on Indian School Road. The parade is a mile and a half in distance and features many floats and exciting visuals. Attracting more than 30,000 visitors each year, it entertains the crowd with unique historic charm. Each year, participating school groups, bands and live musical entertainment are featured in the parade, as well as in the Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Festival, which begins immediately afterward. This large-scale block party is an exciting event for all ages. It includes a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area with games, pony rides, dancing and much more. Country and western bands will play from stages assembled in three cultural-themed villages in downtown Scottsdale. Indian dance troops will also perform as a segment of the Parada del Sol heritage events. Food, beverage and merchandise vendors will be located throughout the area. Large groups and bus tours are always welcome, as there is an appropriate amount of parking for larger vehicles. The first Parada del Sol parade was in 1954, when the Sunshine Festival officially changed its name. During the early years, floats in the parade were led by horses; cars were added a few years ago and are now the main leaders of the floats. But Parada del Sol still receives many equestrian entries, and many horses

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and riders are still featured. Many of the horses in the

ticket sales, vendors, grounds and security, and is proud

show now pull carriages and wagons.

to return every year to help support Parada del Sol.

Parada del Sol is one of the world’s largest horse

“All workers are volunteers except for our stock

shows and parades. Tickets are not required and

contractor,” Garry says of the events. “We are a very

attendance is free to the public for both the parade

strong volunteer 501(c)(4) organization. Our charities

and the festival. Vendors will have separate prices.

include Chicks ‘n’ Chaps, 100 Club, Mohave Middle School, the Mary Kay Foundation, Hope Kids, Veteran

In addition to the parade, the 63rd annual Parada del

Tickets Foundation and many others. My favorite part

Sol Rodeo will be held February 25-28 at WestWorld

about working for Parada del Sol is the ability to give

of Scottsdale. The indoor rodeo is sanctioned by the

back. I love working with all our volunteers. Being a part

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Tickets are

of the community and helping out is rewarding. I like to

required for entry, which can be purchased online or at

see the public have a good time.”

the door. Donations can be made to Parada del Sol to help The rodeo will feature standard events such as bull

sponsor future events and the charities the organization

riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping,

supports. They are also always seeking volunteers for

saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and women’s barrel

many different positions throughout the events. Inquiries

racing. There will also be a kids’ area located in the

can be made online.

vendor area with inflatable bouncers and mechanical bulls. Vendors sell boots, hats and other Western

Put on your cowboy boots and saddle up!

merchandise, as well as food and beverages. 480-990-3179 Garry Cooper, longtime volunteer and participant of

info@paradadelsol.org

Parada del Sol, has been involved with the organization

paradadelsol.net

for 29 years. He acts as adviser of events, working with

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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey

It can be argued that the kill shot of volleyball is

“This year we really focused on our mental game,” says

equivalent to the strikeout of baseball. Both show clear —

coach Sara Fox. “All our hard work was on our mental

if ephemeral, as there is always another serve or at bat

game. We knew physically we had the right skills and

— dominance over an opponent.

right kids to take it all the way, but that isn’t enough. It was how we would respond to adversity.

In baseball, a pitcher hurls a fastball past an ineffective swing; in volleyball, a front-liner leaps up and pounds the

“We were pretty unshaken for most of the season. We

ball over the net, past defenders unable to stop it from

won every match in playoffs three straight sets. Even the

slamming against the floor.

ones that were closer, we had the mental edge. If they were down, they just pushed through it.”

In North Scottsdale, that two-sport parallel is resounding, as a volleyball athlete is echoing a baseball pitcher’s

It helped to have the intimidating force of Willow

sonic song. On November 10, the Notre Dame Preparatory

Johnson, who had 593 kills and a kill percentage of 45.7

girls’ volleyball team shut out a strong Millennium High

percent.

School team to win the state championship, fresh on the heels of a previously close-but-no-cigar season.

“Willow was our leader this year,” says Fox. “Emotionally, she played at a super high level.”

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Second on the team in kill shots this season was Lexi Johnson, Willow’s younger sister, who had a breakout sophomore season with 175 kills and an impressive 61.0 kill percentage. “Lexi at the end of the season was peaking; our sophomore class is really strong,” Fox notes. You can call her Willow’s “little” sister, but Lexi stands tall at 6 feet 3 inches, the same as Willow. Both girls are the daughters of Randy Johnson, the baseball star who was inducted into the Hall of Fame last year. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Randy was a feared pitcher with a lightning fastball. Early in his career, he was known for his wildness, walking as many batters as he struck out. Critics thought he would never overcome his weakness, but by the end of his career, he was so precise with his pitches that, at 40 years old, he struck out 290 batters and walked only 40. His secret? Hard work. Rather than coasting on natural talent, he pushed himself to go from good to great. The summer that Randy was preparing for his Cooperstown speech, Willow was mimicking her father’s arc, though in a different sport. Noting Willow exhibited great natural talent in her first three years of NDP varsity, Fox says the budding star worked hard to improve. “She’s had to learn to control her power,” her coach explains. Sound familiar? Willow needed to learn how to finesse shots, particularly when faced with two or more blockers at the net. The area most in need of improvement going into her senior year was to reduce errors — the equivalent of a strikeout pitcher’s walks. “She learned so well how to read blocking and get the ball away [from defenders],” Fox says. “Her junior year, she set the school kill record, but her hitting percentage wasn’t as high. This year, she broke her kill record and had a much higher percentage.” Willow was far from being the only Lady Saint with impressive stats on a team that rolled through the Febr uary 2016

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playoffs. Natalie Kish broke the single season assists

naturally caring personality. She loves everyone on the

record with 1,125. Sayler Butters set the single season

team and wants to be their No. 1 cheerleader. That

digs record with 547. Lexi broke the career blocks record

was so big for our team; they knew they could come to

with 215 (and counting). And Sophie Sydenham was right

Danielle for support.

behind Lexi in kills with 161, while Nicole Shuhandler led the team in blocks with 93.

“Ali is a really consistent player. She stepped up in the finals and played all the way around. She was a kid

This year’s roster was pretty much a coach’s dream, a

we knew we could count on. She’s a fiery kid. Everyone

combination of savvy seniors and talented 10th graders.

wants to work as hard as Ali in the gym.”

Willow was one of a core group of seniors, with the others being Kish, Danielle Olson and Ali Naprstek.

Fox will miss those four, but now she is prepping her returning players for next season. Lexi is just one

“The four seniors worked really well together,” Fox says.

of a talented bunch of 10th graders that includes

“Our setter Natalie is the team captain; she’s always

Butters, Devin Douglas, Michelle Gienko, Sydenham and

been a natural leader. She’s very selfless. Danielle is

Shuhandler.

the heart of our team. She’s so positive and has this

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“They were all very big for us,” Fox says. “Our sophomore class is very good.” NDP is becoming a dominant force in girls’ volleyball. Under coach Laura Harris, the Lady Saints took a state championship trophy in 2007. An assistant in 2012, Fox took over as head coach in 2013, when NDP finished 21-9, fifth in the state. Last season, the girls had a 28-7 record, but came up just short in the state tournament, finishing third. “Getting to the semifinals and losing, that taste is still

When “That will never happen to me” happens.

in their mouth,” Fox says. She plans to use that as motivation for next season. “Our goal is definitely to win the state championship again,” the coach says. “Winning back-to-back titles is not an easy thing to do. We’re going to start working right away.” Next fall, when the Lady Saints serve up their title

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defense, Willow will be attending college at the University of Oregon on a volleyball scholarship. Fox, who herself played big-time college volleyball at Wake Forest University, thinks Willow can step in and start as a freshman. Though it will be strange to see the NDP volleyball team without its four-year anchor, many will be excited to see Willow’s little sister growing and maturing. “One great thing is how much support they’ve had for each other,” Fox says of the Johnson sisters. “They’re

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both very competitive, but in the heat of the moment they always support each other. It’s been really good for our team.” And how good can the youngest of Randy Johnson’s four kids be? “Lexi just wants to be better than her sister,” Fox says, “in a really good way.” You can almost hear the kill shots coming.

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RIVERS OF WINE

Writer Margie Boutté

Every year, 960 million bottles of wine are produced in

itinerary between Avignon and Lyon on the 159-passenger

France’s Bordeaux region — mind-boggling, but true. To

S.S. Catherine, a new vessel christened in 2014. The

meet consumer demand for wine-themed activities both

itinerary gives guests options for exploring Lyon’s

onboard and ashore for 2016, AmaWaterways has doubled

gastronomic scene and market; papal and Roman sites in

its wine-themed European offerings to 34 cruises. Among

Avignon and Arles; and the sister cities of Tain L’Hermitage

them is a “Taste of Bordeaux” itinerary along the Garonne

and Tournon. In addition, for guests on this specific

and Dordogne rivers, operated by the 148-passenger

itinerary, Uniworld has a new two-night extension option: a

AmaDolce.

pampering stay at Hotel Scribe managed by Sofitel in Paris, a luxury property within a 19th-century building.

Special wine-focused shore tours (in addition to traditional shore excursions) will transport cruisers to vineyards and

The historic Hermitage wine district, famed for its Cotes

wine cellars for tastings. Guests will enjoy winemaking

du Rhone wines, was a favorite of France’s King Louis

seminars, and local vintages will be brought onboard and

XIV. During port time here, Uniworld offers a choice of a

paired with regional cuisine by the line’s chefs. This new

“Village Day” of wine tasting or, alternatively, a Hermitage

2016 Bordeaux itinerary starts with a two-night stay in

vineyard walking tour with wine tasting and a Lyon

Paris and continues on to Bordeaux, where the cruise

“Illuminations” tour. The destination is perfect for both

departs for such wine-focused destinations as Cadillac,

organized tours and independent exploration. Tournon

Bourg and Libourne.

is just across the river from Tain L’Hermitage; it’s an easy stroll for cruisers over a 19th-century, Marc Seguin-

In Cadillac, an AmaWaterways wine excursion will take

designed suspension bridge. The open-air, upper terrace of

guests to the Sauternes area to taste sweet wines, which

Tournon Castle offers fabulous views of the two cities and

might have a slight taste and aroma of everything from

vineyards.

pineapple to peaches, flowers, pears, apricots, nectarines, oranges, vanilla and coconut. Another AmaWaterways

Those on this itinerary will also spend time in Beaune, the

shore excursion visits Pauillac for a Medoc tasting of red

region’s wine capital, and visit the Hospices de Beaune,

Bordeaux wines. As an added treat, the line will host wine

where monks have been making wine to sell for charity

tasting at a cave in Saint-Emilion. The cruise concludes

auction since the 15th century.

with a three-night Loire Valley stay. For the ultimate in pampering on S.S. Catherine, we

Further east, France’s Rhone/Saone region also has ports

recommend the Royal Suite. At 410 square feet, it’s lavishly

reflecting strong wine economies. One of my favorite

appointed with both a French balcony and full open-air

itineraries is Uniworld’s eight-day “Burgundy and Provence”

balcony. Guests will also find a handcrafted Savoir of

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England bed, built-in closets and separate seating and bedroom areas. Plus, the suite’s marble bathroom has a separate rain shower and tub. Royal Suite guests have butler service, a Nespresso coffee machine, refrigerator, iPod dock, daily fruit and cookie plate and a bottle of wine upon arrival, among many other included perks. Both first-time cruisers and experienced travelers alike often select Rhine and Moselle River sailings for exposure to castles, eco-beauty, vineyards and quaint destinations that ooze charm. Wine enthusiasts typically enjoy such German ports as Rudesheim on the Rhine or quaint Cochem on the Moselle. In Rudesheim, cruisers can walk to the Rheingau Wine Museum, housed within the old Bromserburg Castle, to view an antique wine glass collection, some dating from medieval and Roman times. In addition, cruisers can stroll the Drosselgasse, which houses brew pubs, eclectic shops and wine bars with live music and dancing. Some itineraries combine the Rhine with the Danube or sail the Danube solely. Departing October 30, November 2 and November 5 this year, Avalon Waterways is offering 13-day wine-themed “Blue Danube Discovery” cruises between Budapest and Prague. Guests spend two days in Hungary’s capital city and then board the ship, which sails to Passau and medieval Regensburg in Germany, as well as Durnstein (with many wine bars and nooks around town), Vienna and Melk in Austria. Austria’s Wachau Valley is renowned for mineral-driven white wines such as Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. This “Wine Appreciation” sailing will include wine lectures and tastings for guests at no additional cost. For a private tour experience or group wine tasting in Durnstein, we suggest checking out the pretty Baroque Cellar Palace of Domane Wachau, with its fine art collection of restored copper plates and drawings, just outside town. Top suite for this “Blue Danube Discovery” itinerary is the 300-square-foot Royal Suite, with a six-person sitting area, marble countertops in the bathroom and a wall-to-wall panoramic window with an open-air balcony. These are just a sampling of wine-themed river cruise itineraries. Remember to book early, as river cruise vessels have limited capacity and fill up quickly. Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, an affiliate of Montecito Village Travel - A Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso

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It’s time to celebrate! Arizona Musicfest is turning 25, and to commemorate its silver anniversary, organizers have lined up a star-studded roster of performers for this year’s festival, held January 19 through March 11. Lucie Arnaz, Broadway star and daughter of Hollywood legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, kicked off the festivities on January 18 with a 25th anniversary celebration. The special concert and reception was held at the Musical Instrument Museum, where Arnaz performed a high-energy tribute to her parents and celebrated her Latin musical roots. American jazz singer Al Jarreau and superstar violinist Joshua Bell will both make their Musicfest debuts as headliners with separate performances during the six-week long event. Other performers include celebrity guitarist Esteban, Bluegrass bands Run Boy Run and The Kruger Brothers, and three of Broadway’s leading men, John Cudia (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables”), Lewis Cleale (“The Book of Mormon,” “Spamalot”) and Kyle Dean Massey (“Wicked,” “Pippin,” and ABC’s “Nashville”) performing together as The Broadway Tenors. Artistic director Robert Moody also leads the festival’s acclaimed orchestra and chorus in several performances. The first Arizona Musicfest was held in 1991 by a small group of dedicated music lovers who dreamed of bringing quality, classical music to the Valley. Since then, the event has grown into one of America’s premier music festivals, featuring a broad range of musical genres and attracting record attendance over the last two years. The nonprofit organization now works diligently year-round with a fulltime staff and hundreds of volunteers to pursue its mission of enriching the community with music through its annual festival, musical education programs, scholarships and performance opportunities for young musicians.

AL JARREAU - February 5, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Seven-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau, hailed as “the greatest jazz singer alive” by Time magazine, makes his Arizona Musicfest debut in this headlining concert, performing such memorable favorites as “We’re in this Love Together,” “Take Five,” and “Mornin’,” along with selections from his newest release. Febr uary 2016

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BRASS TRANSIT: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO - January 29, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Harken back to the freewheeling days of the 1970s with the jazz-rock sounds of Brass Transit, a Chicago tribute band featuring a world-class horn section, rocking rhythm section and sky-high vocals. This eight-member group of Canada’s most in-demand musicians plays all the hits from the legendary band, including “Saturday in the Park,” “Hard Habit to Break,” and “You’re the Inspiration.”

VIRTUOSITY FROM THE START: YOUNG MUSICIANS CONCERT - January 31, 2 p.m., Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon as rising stars and past Musicfest competition and scholarship winners astound audiences with their amazing talent, technique and artistry, including 2014 scholarship winner Anna Han, an accomplished pianist who currently studies at The Julliard School.

SINATRA AND MORE Featuring Tony DeSare - February 1, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Critically-acclaimed singer, pianist and composer Tony DeSare, described by The New York Times as “a lean baby Sinatra with burning brown eyes and flashing teeth,” brings back the big band sounds and tender ballads of the late Frank Sinatra in this tribute performance.

PETER AND WILL ANDERSON QUARTET - February 3, 7:30 p.m., Troon Country Club, 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr. See why The New York Times calls Julliard-trained woodwind dynamos Peter and Will Anderson “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” as they perform their jazzy melodies and strong backbeats that have earned them headline status at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the famed Blue Note in New York City.

RUN BOY RUN IN CONCERT - February 8, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Tucson five-piece band Run Boy Run weaves stunning vocals and rapid fire fiddling with the captivating sounds of the cello and mandolin, for a unique bluegrass sound that blends classical, jazz and folk for a feel-good, toetapping night of music. A favorite of the popular live radio variety show “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor,” the group is one of the most talked about bands on the circuit.

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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR - February 12, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Hit songwriter Kirsti Manna and national recording artist Jonathan Birchfield capture the essence of the friendship of Carole King and James Taylor, two of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of their generation, with their performance of such legendary classics as “Fire and Rain,” “Natural Woman,” and “Sweet Baby James.”

KRUGER BROTHERS IN CONCERT - February 13, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Brothers and musicians Jens and Uwe Kruger join bass player Joel Landsberg as the Kruger Brothers, an innovative band that infuses classical, country, bluegrass and folk to create a unique, highly progressive sound that is “unpretentious, cultivated and delightfully fresh.”

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BOB MOODY AND FRIENDS - February 16, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Troon Country Club, 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr. Arizona Musicfest’s own artistic director Bob Moody joins longtime friend and Metropolitan Opera star Elizabeth Bishop for a cabaret performance that showcases her impressive range and power.

CALIDORE STRING QUARTET - February 18, 7:30 p.m., MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. The young and energetic Calidore String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violist Jeremy Berry, and cellist Estelle Choi, makes its first appearance at the Arizona Musicfest in what promises to be a rich chamber music experience featuring the lustrous works of such French composers as Jadin and Debussy.

ARIZONA MUSICFEST ORCHESTRA PERFORMS MOZART’S NO. 25 AND MAHLER’S “TITAN” SYMPHONY Conducted by Robert Moody - February 23, 7:30 p.m., Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. Featuring players from the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and more, and under the direction of Maestro Robert Moody, the 2016 Festival Orchestra salutes the 25th anniversary of Arizona Musicfest with this emotional performance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan.”

JOSHUA BELL WITH THE ARIZONA MUSICFEST ORCHESTRA Conducted by Robert Moody - February 25, 7:30 p.m., La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd. Superstar violinist Joshua Bell makes his Arizona Musicfest debut and headlines this year’s festival with performances of Bruch’s immensely popular “Violin Concerto,” known for its glittering finale filled with technical fireworks, and Dvorák’s beloved “Symphony No. 7,” a work the composer describes as “capable of stirring the world.”

ESTEBAN WITH THE ARIZONA MUSICFEST ORCHESTRA Ravel’s “Bolero” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol” - February 26, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Celebrity guitarist and Arizona treasure Esteban joins the Festival Orchestra for a special night of musical collaboration with a Spanish flair, featuring his chart-topping signature works, Ravel’s “Bolero” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol,” as well as fiery and seductive flamenco interpretations of beloved concert showpieces.

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ARIZONA MUSICFEST ORCHESTRA, CHORUS AND SOLOISTS PERFORM “CARMINA BURANA” Conducted by Robert Moody - February 28, 3 p.m., La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd. This special concert and triumphant finale to Orchestra Week 2016 brings Arizona Musicfest’s Festival Orchestra and Chorus, guest soloists and the Phoenix Girls Chorus together for a riveting performance of Carl Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana,” and evocative works by Richard Strauss.

DUKES OF DIXIELAND: DANCING WITH THE DUKES - March 3, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Take a trip to the Big Easy with this rousing night of traditional New Orleans jazz by the oldest continuing Dixieland band, Dukes of Dixieland. The Dukes’ spirited sound will have you dancing to original tunes as well as classics from Dr. John, Fats Domino, Huey Smith and Louis Prima.

THE BROADWAY TENORS - March 6, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Three of Broadway’s leading men — John Cudia (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables”), Lewis Cleale (“The Book of Mormon,” “Spamalot”) and Kyle Dean Massey (“Wicked,” “Pippin,” and ABC’s “Nashville”) — come together to perform musical hits from their signature Broadway appearances and favorites from “West Side Story,” “South Pacific,” “Jersey Boys” and more.

THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW: A Tribute to the Bee Gees - March 11, 7:30 p.m., Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Arizona Musicfest’s 25th Anniversary Festival comes to a close with this highenergy disco extravaganza that pays tribute to the iconic disco band of the 1970s, the Bee Gees. Relive such favorites as “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Should be Dancin’,” and “Jive Talkin’” with this uncanny “reincarnation of the pop group that made disco forever cool” (Democrat Gazette).

Tickets prices and venues for this year’s festival vary by performance, but bundle packages and student discounts are available. Check the website or call the office for specific information regarding each concert. 480-840-0457 azmusicfest.org

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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey

On the one hand, new Notre Dame Preparatory coach

While he may be new to high school coaching, teaching

Angel Cejudo can certainly relate to his wrestlers. After all,

wrestling is in his blood. When he was the age of his

he is a youthful 30, not all that far removed in age from

young NDP wrestlers, Angel taught his younger brother the

the teenagers. He also knows everything there is to know

ins and outs of the sport. Although Henry Cejudo lost three

about the sport, having lived and breathed it for years.

of his high school matches, he repeated his older brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record of four state championships. And, with Angel

On the other hand, Angel may have a hard time

coaching him, Henry took the Cejudo wrestling legacy to

empathizing with wrestlers who have been defeated in their

a new level: in 2008, he won a gold medal at the Beijing

matches. Losing in high school wrestling is completely

Olympics.

foreign to Angel. At Maryvale High School, he not only won four state championships; he also never lost. His record

Pretty good teacher, eh?

stands at an amazing 150-0. More recently, the NDP wrestlers have been working out

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on the mats of Fight Ready, the Scottsdale gym where Angel helps Henry train for his post-Olympics mixed martial arts (MMA) career. After a split decision on November 21, Henry is now 10-0 as a professional MMA fighter and looking for a shot at

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wrestling team asked Angel to consider coaching the Saints. After mulling it over, the former wrestler decided to return to his high school roots. He respects any wrestler, no matter the talent level. “Any kid who walks into this room to wrestle has got a screw loose,” he says, with a smile. “It’s not an easy sport.” Angel and his wife, Angela, have three children: a daughter, Genesis, and two sons, Adrian and Angel. All three kids wrestle. “Angel is a passionate father, husband, coach and mentor,” says NDP athletic director Monica Barrett. “He understands that the sport of wrestling helps to define one’s character through positive experiences of adversity and success.” Febr uary 2016

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Angel believes the fear of failure prevents people from

teach them secret tricks to winning matches, they were

trying new things.

sorely disappointed. This wrestling man is all about perfecting basics, not breaking out magic moves.

“I want my wrestlers to fall forward,” he says. As Angel puts it, “I could show them every single move He will co-coach the team with John Duff, who guided the

in the book, but it comes down to fundamentals. The

Saints last year.

higher level you go in wrestling, the more you work on fundamentals. Whoever works basic things best will win.”

“Together, Duff and Cejudo will put together a great coaching staff that will grow the wrestling program

One of the great things about wrestling, he adds, is that

and continue to promote the mission of Notre Dame

just about anyone can do it. Too skinny for football? You

Preparatory,” Barrett predicts.

can wrestle, where you’ll match up against kids your weight. Too short for basketball? That’s fine — being short can be

If his young wrestlers thought the superstar coach would

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an advantage in wrestling.

“If you’re tall and skinny, you need to learn how to use leverage,” Angel says. “If you’re small and compact, you just get lower.” It’s a pretty amazing sport, as he sees it. “I’ve seen a kid who looks like he can’t tie his shoes come in and beat the best athlete; it’s all about technique,” he explains. For someone who was undefeated as an Arizona wrestler, Angel has a balanced perspective. Rather than demanding wins of his wrestlers, he wants one thing: effort. “I expect everybody to wrestle hard from when the match starts to when it ends,” he says. “Then we can go home happy.” He will be managing expectations, too, as this year’s team features no seniors and only four juniors, with eight sophomores and two freshmen. Even so, he hopes to build a program that demands respect. “I want people to see there’s a difference in Notre Dame Prep wrestling — to take notice,” he says. “They’ll be seeing a difference.” So far, so good from his point of view as a high school wrestling coach. “I didn’t know what I was getting myself into,” he says with a laugh. “But these kids take direction well; they listen.” With that, he turns his attention to a dozen young wrestlers on the mat and blows his whistle. “OK, let’s pick it up! We’re going to wrestle a lot today, so get ready.” Febr uary 2016

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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Bryan Black

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Visual arts are experiencing a resurgence of realism, an

traditional, contemporary, photorealism, trompe l’oeil,

approach in which subjects are masterfully depicted in as

surrealism and super-realism.

straightforward a manner as possible, without idealizing them.

“IGOR is one of the biggest groups in the country, with only the best professional realistic painters selected,” says

The resurgence may be due in part to the universal

Clapper.

appeal described by Frederick Ross, noted author, art collector and chairman of the Art Renewal Center.

Notable members include charter member Duffy Sheridan, whose work has received international acclaim. He was

“Realism is a universal language that enables

also designated a “living master” by the Art Renewal

communication with all people and to people of all times

Center.

— past, present and future,” he says. His paintings can be found in prestigious institutions, Realism can range from classical, based upon traditional,

including a cathedral in the South Pacific, the United

academic-style painting techniques, to contemporary,

States Air Force Academy and corporate headquarters in

where cutting-edge techniques and subject matter are

Manhattan, as well as in the private residences of kings,

used to comment on today’s world.

judges, bishops, doctors and collectors from all over the world.

Donald Clapper and Priscilla Nelson are two exceptional contemporary realistic artists whose work can be seen

Emerging artists are also members, such as Canadian

locally. Each artist has a studio/gallery nearby where

phenom Josh Tiessen, who is considered one of

their art and their passion for realism are shared with the

the world’s top 10 prodigy artists (according to The

public.

Huffington Post) and the only known male art prodigy in North America (according to Dr. Joanne Ruthsatz,

Donald Clapper

an international child prodigy expert from Ohio State

Realism artist Don Clapper has received national as

University).

well as international recognition for his work, much of which has been featured in museums across the country,

Tiessen was juried in at age 16 as the youngest member

including at the Phoenix Art Museum; the Woodson Art

of IGOR and is ranked among foremost realist artists

Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin; and the Museum of Fine

from around the world. He was also juried into Artists for

Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Conservation, an elite group of the top 500 wildlife and nature artists worldwide.

He is also a founding charter member of the International Guild of Realism (IGOR), which was started in 2002

Other notable IGOR members include Ning Lee, Grace

with the goal of creating a major group of the greatest

Kim, Lee Alban, Camille Engle, Mark Thompson and

realism artists in the world.

Barbara Rudolph (who is from Scottsdale).

Membership is now at 350 artists from 35 countries.

IGOR holds a major juried exhibition and sale each year

Together, they represent a blend of types such as

featuring the work of 60 to 80 of its members. This year,

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the 11th annual fine art exhibition is being be held at Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado from August 26 through September 17. The 2015 show was in Alexandria, Virginia at the Principle Gallery. IGOR also sponsors a traveling Masterworks museum exhibition intended to recognize achievement in realism Award-winning Fine Art & Wine Festivals featuring renowned artists traveling from throughout Arizona, the United States and across the globe. Enjoy listening to live music and sipping fine wine as you stroll throughout the finest art arenas in the ‘Valley of the Sun’.

and present them to the public. The exhibition consists of 70 artworks selected by a jury of peers shaped by input from the project’s curator and tour director. After visits to Shreveport, Louisiana and Ocala, Florida, the last stop for the exhibition is the Albany Museum of Art in Albany, Georgia from February 6 through June 11.

Exhibited and for sale are spectacular paintings, batiks, bronzes, stone, copper, clay, pottery, photography, unique fine jewelry and much more.

Clapper balances his passion for his own work with helping other artists who paint realism, spending about 60 percent of his time helping to promote them through IGOR. Over the past 10 years, he has evolved his artistic vision with a focus on the figure and invented what he calls dramatic realism, combining classical painting techniques with contemporary approaches. To achieve the effect he wants, he illuminates the figure by using multiple light sources with color splashes penetrating the composition. This colorful lighting adds drama and mystery to the figure. The style combines everything that the artist enjoys in quality painting: dramatic lighting, interesting composition, skillful technique and a unique blend of exciting color. He explains, “Infusing the paintings with color makes the figure come to life in a vibrant way. The approach honors the traditions of classical paintings yet brings a contemporary look to the scene.”

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Priscilla Nelson Johnson Artist Pricilla Nelson Johnson focuses on figurative works in a contemporary realistic style. Her particular interest is the movement of clothing on the figure. “As I observe and interact with those around me, I am intrigued by how people move and the statement they make by what they wear,” she says. “I love the movement of cloth and the moods that clothing can convey.” Since moving to Arizona from Atlanta, her work took an unexpected turn: because of the lack of water here, she became obsessed with it. “I love the way water channels light and creates its own chaotic movement,” she says. “My poor models are now thrown into the water!” Submerged in the water with her models, Nelson takes photos of her subjects mostly from an underwater vantage point. She selects the best images and begins the process of creating a painting. Her oil paintings often take a year to complete since she uses the technique of thin layers to achieve the realistic effect that she wants. Music is a must while working, with her playlist ranging from classical to rap — and everything in between. A member of the International Guild of Realism, Nelson’s “Chasing Shadows” painting was selected for the organization’s Masterworks museum exhibition. A painting of a figure submerged with clothing floating in the water, it is one of 70 artworks by 65 artists selected by a jury of peers shaped by input from the project’s curator and tour director. The exhibition has been shown in three museums across the United States. An open house at her gallery in Scottsdale on February 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 14 from noon to 4 p.m. offers a great opportunity to meet Nelson and learn more about her, her art and her approach to realism. The open house also features three emerging artists: Erik Jacobson, photography; Gerry W. Palmer, digital painting; and Virginia Rinehart, pottery. Nelson has on offer a selection of scarves that are made in Italy to her specifications using her paintings as the imagery. There is also a selection of masks she created when she needed a break from painting. Febr uary 2016

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An artist for her entire life, she loves the interaction with clients. Since she has the rare ability of being able to talk and paint at the same time, her commissioned clients often visit while she is working on their piece, enjoying coffee and a chat. Her commissioned work includes landscapes and specific large-scale pieces. Nelson believes that art can enhance everyday life. “I like giving back to the community, using my art to do so,” she says. Over the past 35 years, she has donated more than 10 large-scale murals to children’s causes, from hospitals to government agencies that deal with children, often taking three or four months away from her work. Her last mural, a huge undertaking involving many people actually painting some of the background she outlined, was for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She also donates time holding art therapy sessions in her studio for people or groups who can benefit from the therapeutic effects of creating art. She recently worked with a group of 15 cancer patients. For them, the painting process had a calming effect and helped improve their emotional outlook. No doubt Nelson’s calm, centered demeanor played a role, as well. She also mentors one or two students a year, selecting individuals with some art talent, but who are more shy in approaching other activities. After discovering his talent for art, one such student opened up to trying other activities and became so busy, he didn’t have time to go to his art session. For her, this was a complete success. Nelson is a very accomplished realistic painter and someone who also uses her talents to help others, with the only reward being the enhancement of their lives. In her art studio she has artistically scribed several inspirational messages in large letters for everyone to see. At the top of the list is one that most reflects her philosophy, though the author is unknown: “Life isn’t about waiting of the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” The message is straightforward, uplifting and memorable, something she also communicates through her dazzling paintings. nelsonart.com Febr uary 2016

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THE APPROACH

PINNACLE PEAK COUNTRY CLUB

Tucked away at the intersection of Pinnacle Peak and

“The golf course at Pinnacle Peak Country Club is an

Pima roads, Pinnacle Peak Country Club was the first

extraordinary test of golf for players of all abilities,” says

private golf facility in North Scottsdale. The member-owned

Bill Kuikman, the club’s director of golf. “From the par-5

club was founded in 1976, and as the only traditional

first hole to the fabulous collection of par 3s, every hole

parkland golf course in the area, has attracted rave

is interesting, yet straightforward.”

reviews from the start. The Championship layout is suited perfectly for walking, and Pinnacle Peak Country Club is

The four par 3 holes during the round are all distinctive,

known for excellent conditions and fast-paced play.

provide great variety and have considerable influence on the final score. Of the par 3 holes, the ninth is the

Since its inception 40 years ago, the golf course has

standout. It measures between 170 and 116 yards with

undergone two renovations. In 1998, golf course architect

a pond to the right, the clubhouse behind the green —

Dick Phelps reshaped the greens and fairways to enhance

complete with avid viewers from the Grill who are generally

the already great traditional design. This summer,

wagering with one another on whether the player will hit

Pinnacle Peak Country Club will undergo another greens

the green or not — and a front row view of the majestic

renovation that, when complete, will continue to provide

McDowell Mountains.

the exemplary bentgrass putting surfaces that discerning members have come to expect.

But if there is a hole that encapsulates the nuances, beauty and majesty of Pinnacle Peak Country Club, it

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would be the challenging par-4 13th hole. Measuring 439

either lay up or attempt to hit a shot around the edge

yards from the back tee, the hole requires accuracy,

of the lake to create a short approach of 100 yards to a

precision and thoughtfulness while providing the golfer with

large, well bunkered green.

a comfortable feeling of being on a traditional parkland course rather than the customary desert golf courses

The golf course at Pinnacle Peak Country Club is the kind

of Arizona. A large eucalyptus to the left of the fairway

where people learned to play and fall in love with the

requires the longer hitter to shape the drive right to the

game of golf. The club has created a community of all

left hole for maximum distance. The elevated yet receptive

ages, interests and backgrounds. Over the years, members

green is protected by one large bunker guarding a back

of Pinnacle Peak have also established a tradition of

pin location. Truly a strong test of golf, where making par

availability by limiting the number of members to 325,

is not just a good score, but a great score.

offering the luxury of uncrowded golf at all times. If you get the chance to walk the fairways of Pinnacle Peak

The par-5 18th hole creates the arena for some

Country Club, you will know why after all of the golf

spectacular finishes to some great matches known to take

course development in North Scottsdale, Pinnacle Peak

place at Pinnacle Peak Country Club. The drive is uphill

Country Club continues to hold the niche of a traditional

and requires a carry of 270 yards to reach the plateau,

and authentic country club golf experience.

where the player can then see the green. The entire left side is flanked by a water hazard tempting the player to

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The old saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” certainly applies to the villa in The Boulders community recently redesigned by interior designer JoEllen Sessa. From the outside, the adobe-styled villa looks charming enough, but it’s when you enter the residence that your senses come alive. Light, airy and awash with energy, this contemporary interior design was achieved with imagination and a clever repositioning of elements. The owners, an Australian couple, live in this second home several times a year but also rent it out, so while they wanted it to look like their dream home, it also had to be built of sturdy and practical materials to withstand the onslaught of visitors. There are four bedrooms and four baths in the home; JoEllen kept the furnishings and interior design simple, other than the artwork. “I wanted to create a contemporary feel while still honoring the flavors of the Southwest,” she says. JoEllen is a certified interior designer and her firm, O.M. Design Group, is based in North Scottsdale. Her two decades of experience in arts and entertainment in Boston has given her a unique perspective and it is there that “she honed her expertise in spatial organization, customer service and marketing strategies.” The villa that JoEllen started with had an outdated Southwestern interior design with Saltillo floors, dark wood viga beams and a beehive-shaped kiva fireplace. The owners wanted something more modern. “I wanted to bring a lightness to the space that was severely lacking,” JoEllen explains. She started with the flooring. The dark Saltillo tiles were replaced with large Italian porcelain tiles in a white/gray color with ink-jet etching to give it a slightly weathered look. The viga beams were stripped down to a light wood. “Once I had the ceilings stripped and brought back to their natural state, you could feel the space relaxing,” she says. “It became brighter and, in turn, more welcoming.” Soffits were raised and a Roman column separating the living and dining areas was removed. Support beams were

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built into the side walls, which were also pulled back to create a larger opening between the two rooms. In place of the kiva wood-burning fireplace, a new gas fireplace was installed, enclosed by floor-to-ceiling natural stone masonry for a more streamlined effect. The original entertainment nook was torn out, replaced by a flat-screen TV recessed into the wall. The entertainment equipment was installed behind the TV wall in an old closet. A dramatic effect was achieved when the patio doors and wall were removed and a glass wall was installed that can be opened entirely, disappearing into the wall to bring the outdoors in. The entire patio was gutted and recreated. The original small tiles were replaced with large white porcelain pavers, similar to the Italian porcelain tile inside, bringing inside and outside together in a seamless flow. The small water feature was removed and a large spa using natural and organic materials was built with stone seating for six to eight people. A graceful wrought-iron fence from a local ironworker surrounds the spa as a safety feature. “We handpicked local stone to create a Zen-like waterfall,” JoEllen describes. “We bought beautiful contemporary furniture and a natural burning table, which really completes the look.” With the exception of the Italian porcelain tile flooring in the main areas and the bathrooms, almost 90 percent of the materials and furnishings used in the villa were made or sourced in the United States. LED lighting was installed throughout the home, and walls are painted in a natural white “to highlight artwork and add to the overall lightness of the space.” Sturdy industrial-style carpeting was installed in all of the bedrooms for comfort and its ability to withstand the wear and tear caused by multiple renters. Window treatments are a natural wood weave. The dark wood cabinets in the kitchen were made in North Carolina and are a nice contrast with the light tiled floors. The original appliances were kept, with the exception of the refrigerator and dishwasher. “The countertops are a leathered granite,” JoEllen describes. “We cut them thick and did a live edge to Febr uary 2016

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bring a little texture into the room. We added an incredible copper farm sink and changed all of her plumbing fixtures and hardware.” JoEllen employed the services of a local faux artist to paint the master bedroom and one guest bedroom. One of the owners of the villa had just traveled to India and wanted a more exotic look in the master suite. She also loved the color blue. The faux artist used a Venetian plaster in a vibrant blue that feels mirror smooth to the touch. “It gives the room a dreamy feeling, as if you are on the coast of Morocco while looking out the window at the desert landscape,” JoEllen says. “The bedroom is an interesting juxtaposition from the rest of the house and feels like a retreat of its own.” The touch of Morocco continues into the master bath with Moroccan-style pendant lamps sourced from a vendor in San Francisco, which were painted for a more contemporary look. The hammered copper basins covered in stainless steel complete the look. Blue and gray glass tile with a gray porcelain wood effect was used in the bath. A standalone tub was removed and replaced with a large, spacious glass shower.

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JoEllen used her creative thinking to reimagine spaces within the home to modernize and make the home more user-friendly. Tubs were replaced with large showers and small showers were extended in all the bathrooms. A bath in one of the guest rooms was created from a utility closet and the utilities were placed on the roof. A fourth bedroom was created in the loft area, using lighting built into the wall above the bed to make bulky nightstands unnecessary. This villa in The Boulders community has been re-created in

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awaken the senses. “I really wanted people to feel like they were on vacation when they stepped inside,” JoEllen explains. She has succeeded. 617-283-3066 omdesigngroup.com

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Writer Donna Kublin

An indoor mural series currently on view at the

Experience. “The murals create unique opportunities

Phoenix Convention Center tells the story of Phoenix

to show the fortitude it took to create and sustain a

in nine time periods, providing a unique way to learn

desert community.”

the fascinating history of the sixth largest city in the country.

Hugo Medina, a well-known local artist who has served on several arts boards and has led projects

From the early Hohokam civilization to the imagined

internationally, serves as curator and project adviser.

future, 16 large painted murals capture notable events

He directed the team of 16 artists to design

throughout Phoenix history as told by historians,

installations that would fit major Phoenix civic spaces.

researchers, authors and residents of all ages. Local artists created these intricate paintings about

One of the many unique pieces is a mural created

their assigned time periods to depict major Phoenix

by artist Darrin Armijo-Wardle that depicts Phoenix

landmarks, leaders, issues and urban legends.

pioneers during territorial and early statehood years. The mural provides a glimpse into the life of founding

“The collection reflects commitment by talented local

pioneers, water stewardship and perseverance to build

artists to learn about and illustrate the unique and

a community while surviving hot weather and periods of

dramatic story of Phoenix,” says Carol Poore, Ph.D.,

drought and floods.

president and producer of the Phoenix Phabulous

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Other murals feature iconic eras, including the advent of air conditioning by artist Marisa Hall Valdez, the shift from agriculture to industry after World War II by artist James McCarty III, Phoenix high-rise development by artist Aileen Frick and glimpses of the imagined future by artist Justin Queal. The murals were created during a two-year period and have included storytelling events focused on each of the nine time periods. “With the murals as a springboard, our storytelling gathers people who share fascinating personal stories about their connections to our city and aspirations for its future,” says Poore. “Following a rigorous traveling display schedule, the most recent storytelling event took place last August and more will be planned for 2016.” Videos of many of the storytellers can be viewed on the Phoenix Phabulous Experience website under the heading “Phoenix History,” organized by time period. For example, the 1912-1945 time period features several videos of storytellers discussing how Phoenix community life evolved, built upon a foundation of diverse pioneers, their families and their cultures. The community life experience of tribal people is told by Ivan Makil; Dr. Fred Warren discusses the African American community; and Henry Ong, Jr. shares early Chinese history in Phoenix.

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Future storytelling will include scholars, historians and

scheduled events, check phoenixconventioncenter.com/

community members who have their Phoenix story to

events.

share. The emphasis is on bringing people and cultures together to celebrate the urban core of Phoenix through

Phoenix Phabulous Experience encourages civic

storytelling, art and technology.

engagement and family-friendly fun, forging communitybased collaboration through its productions and

Since its launch in 2014, the mural series has been

community dialogues. The storytelling murals and events

displayed in nine downtown grand civic spaces, enabling

have been the primary vehicle for accomplishing this so

more than 100,000 residents and visitors to view

far, but there is more in store for the future.

the series. More than 1,000 audience members have participated at storytelling events, with countless viewings

“At some point in the future, we hope to showcase

online.

visually the history of Phoenix in an outdoor setting using a continuous 3-D digital projection onto one of the

The mural collection can be seen in the Phoenix

downtown buildings,” says Poore. “We have the vision,

Convention Center West Building Arcade, 100 N.

the story and the place in mind; all we need now is the

Third St., First Floor. The exhibit will be hosted at the

funding to make it a reality.”

center through December 2016 and is open during business hours, Monday through Friday, when events and conventions are not scheduled in that area. For

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phoenixphabulousexperience.com

MURAL HISTORY Darrin Armijo-Wardle’s mural, “Early Stewards of Phoenix,” depicts rebirth, the most iconic theme in the story of Phoenix. It starts with the Hohokam civilization that built an extensive irrigation network rivaling those used in the ancient Near East, Egypt and China. With these canals and the fine alluvial soil of the Salt and Gila River valleys, the Hohokam transformed the desert into lush farmland. Though the Hohokam mysteriously disappeared, possibly due to drought and other factors, the ancient canal system remained in place when Jack Swilling arrived in 1867. Swilling was inspired to resurrect the canals, bringing water and farming back to the Valley. When the water flowed, so did the people; thus, civilization in Phoenix was reborn. But it wouldn’t come easy; for early Phoenix pioneers after 1967, foods, fires and tension between self-interest and the common good were everpresent. Yet the stewardship of the men and women of this community from diverse walks of life — Mexican, Anglo, Native American, AfricanAmerican and Asian —would carry Phoenix from a city in Arizona’s territorial era to the chosen capital of a new state. Febr uary 2016

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Boutique Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Diva Divine 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570 Bridal and Formal Wear The Quintessential Bride and Formal Wear 8924 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Ste G3 480-419-7755 qbrideandformals.com Cabinets Cabinets & Stone 480-588-2213 14224 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 175 College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu Ima g e s A Z . c o m

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org

Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400

Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com

Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Salvation Army 480-488-3590 St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338

Beauty Salon Michael Anthony 312-343-9206 8888 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387

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COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Cave Creek Pro Rodeo 480-488-4043 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090

Rotary Club 602-548-3256 rotaryscottsdalenorth.org Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-510-8203 YMCA 480-596-9622 Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 32531 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 103 Dance Classes DC Dance AZ 480-284-6440 dcdanceaz.com Dentist Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Dry Cleaner SPOTS Mobile Dry Cleaning 480-787-5757 spotsmobiledrycleaning.com FITNESS Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com Garage Door AYS Garage Door Repair 602-375-3667 Free Estimates ROC#272744 $20 off on any repair aysdoorrepair.com

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GolF Club Pinnacle Peak Country Club 480-585-6992 pp-cc.org Golf training Boccieri Golf 480-361-4339 boccierigolf.com Granite and Cabinets Cabinets & Stone 480-588-2213 14224 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 175 Health care AZ Pain Doctors 602-899-1868 33747 N. Scottsdale Rd Ste 135 Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com HonorHealth 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com

Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 State Farm - Jeremy Mueller 480-515-5223 jeremymueller.com Senior health plan specialist Generations Consulting Group 623-866-3222 keith@gcgagent.com Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323 Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Keri Meyers Photography 425-419-3999 kerimeyersphotography.com

Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Prearranged transportation Scottsdale Executive Car 480-316-7264 scottsdaleexecutivecar.com Private Psychiatry Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com Real Estate Bloom/Van Omen/Castro 602-989-1287 listofazhomes.com Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Restaurant All American Modern Sports Grill DC Ranch Market 20751 N. Pima Rd. Ste. 105

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LocalIndex The Thumb 480-513-8186 9393 E. Bell Road SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool 480-585-7000 littlesunshine.com Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 McDowell Mtn. Ranch KinderCare 480-538-0411 kindercare.com Notre Dame Preparatory 480-634-8200 notredamepreparatory.org Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Pinnacle High School 602-449-4000 Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org

Goddard School 480-437-1000

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org

Grayhawk Elementary School 602-449-6600 pvschools.net

Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604

Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500

The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com

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Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shipping Airpark Pak N Ship 480-607-6866 airparkpaknship.com Shopping Baudine’s Shoes 32415 N. Scottsdale Rd. 20789 N. Pima Rd. 8936 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Diva Divine 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570 Goochie Goo Garbs 480-773-1808 8912 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Watson’s Hat Shop 480-595-9777 watsonshatshop.com TRavel Agent Margie Boutté 480-451-0612 elitetravelofscottsdale.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 100B

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Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org

North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com

Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org

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Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461

North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net

Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org

First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org

First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com

Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com

Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org

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Highlands Church 480-348-9191 highlandschurch.org Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 lightofthedesert.org Living Water Lutheran Church 480-473-8400 lwlcaz.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org Mountain Valley Church 602-531-5432 mountainvalleychurch.com New Covenant Lutheran Church 480-860-0169 newcovenantaz.org

Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 480-661-9843 stbernardscottsdale.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Community Church 480-998-3843 stpatrickscottsdale.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com

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Recipe

Shrimp Po’boys with Spicy Remoulade Sauce Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Even if you can’t make it out to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you can still celebrate like you’re there by fixing up Louisiana’s famous sandwich, the shrimp po’boy. Crunchy, cornmeal-crusted shrimp; shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes are piled into a crispy French roll, while a spicy remoulade sauce delivers that signature Cajun kick. One bite and your taste buds will surely be dancing.

Shrimp Po’boys with Spicy Remoulade Sauce Yield: 8 sandwiches

Directions: Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning (and salt, if needed) and allow to the shrimp to sit for at least 15 minutes.

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

In a large container, combine the cornmeal with 1 cup of

pinch of salt (if not included in Cajun seasoning)

flour and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.

1 cup cornmeal

In a separate container, mix the eggs and water to create

3 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs

an egg wash. Place the remaining 2 cups of flour in a third container.

2 tablespoons water peanut or canola oil for frying 8 6-inch French rolls, buttered and toasted

Lightly coat each seasoned shrimp with the flour, dip into the egg wash and then coat with the cornmeal mixture.

spicy remoulade sauce (see recipe below) 2 cups lettuce, shredded

Heat the frying oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 350 F.

2 large tomatoes, sliced

Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, about

lemon wedges for garnish

4-5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Spicy Remoulade Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped

To prepare sandwiches, coat each toasted French roll with the spicy remoulade sauce. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and the fried shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and black pepper. Reserve.

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