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It’s that wonderful time of year! Our rugged mountain vistas are dotted with a carpet of Mexican poppies and lupines, and the entire desert seems to have come alive with gorgeous color! This month, our writers and photographers have done a beautiful job of helping us remember why we live here by sharing inspiring stories of the people, locations and sights that make our community unique. From inspiring young people, to amazingly talented artists and musicians, they remind me once again how fortunate we are to live in a place where so many aspects of community life are supported, embraced and encouraged. This month is especially outstanding because we are featuring photographers Paul Gill and Lori A. Johnson. Right now, their work is a gorgeous reflection of what we are seeing all around us, but in another month or so as temperatures rise, it will be a reminder of exactly why we endure the heat to call this place home. So here’s to all of us! Grab a cold treat and relax, and enjoy all we have to offer! Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine
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SEDONA VISUAL ARTISTS’ COALITION
Open Studios Tour
Writer Grace Hill Artists Barbara Donahue, Cheryl Waale and Terry Israelson
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Iridescent glass work, delicate ceramics, masterful paintings and imaginative hand-crafted jewelry — just a few of the many creations that will compete with the magnificence of the surrounding red rock buttes during the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s (SVAC) 14th annual Open Studios Tour. On April 28–30, this free, self-guided tour returns with more art to uncover in the areas of Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Camp Verde. As guests enjoy a relaxing day perusing artwork of excellent craftsmanship, they will also delight in the opportunity to observe and interact with working artists from over 40 studios.
Barbara Donahue "You've Got Mail," oil on canvas, 14"x11"
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This year, the tour welcomes three returning artists: painter Barbara Donahue; mixed media painter Cheryl Waale; and glass artist Terry Israelson.
Barbara Donahue Barbara Donahue hopes her paintings transport the viewer to the place that inspired each image. Through her skill depicting natural light and her application of color, she effortlessly achieves this. However, it boasts of more than her skill. Emotions that run through Donahue while she creates consequently materialize within her paintings, becoming an essential element in her work. “When I observe something interesting, I feel a connection and a lifting of my spirits with a warmth and joy along with a desire to share the feeling with others,” explains Donahue. “It is important to me to have others enjoy and feel the same things that I feel when creating.”
Barbara Donahue "Taos Winter," oil on canvas, 30"x40"
Connecting through creativity has been important to her since she began drawing and painting as a child. Growing up on a farm in Ohio, nature became her close companion and her main source of inspiration. It would have been easy for Donahue to focus on more pressing tasks, like cooking for the field hands. Yet, she still made sure to create, and through her art she brought joy to those who worked tirelessly around her. Barbara Donahue "Summer Blooms in Taos," oil on canvas, 14"x11"
As a senior in high school, her family moved for her mother’s health. And so, she left her beloved farm for the Arizona desert, but this would bring new inspiration to Donahue. “I loved the Southwest as soon as I saw the beautiful skies and mountains. My first sunset really sold me,” says Donahue. “The scenery seemed to satisfy a need in me to express my feelings in a painting.” As she grew as an artist, she experimented with other mediums. However, painting was her first love and she always returned to it. During the Open Studios Tour, as guests experience Donahue’s paintings, they will sense that love and all the other emotions that flow from it.
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Cheryl Waale From a young age, Cheryl Waale had a desire to create. Whether sketching wildlife outside or painting horse murals on her bedroom wall, she found a need to make any blank surface reflect the energy that painting gave her. As an adult, the opportunity to commit to her passion full-time didn’t often present itself. However, no matter the day job, there was no taming her creative side as it always emerged in some form of her work. Then in 2006, after encouragement from her women’s group, she finally committed to full-time painting.
Cheryl Waale "Material Girl," mixed media on canvas, 30"x24"
“When I started painting again after years away from it, they said, ‘When you talk about it, your energy increases. This is what you should be doing!’ It felt like I was finally given permission,” says Waale. “It also helped to have a very supportive husband. I have to add, there are plenty of times when I get discouraged. But one thing I’ve learned, the only way through those times is to keep at it. You can’t think your way through them. It takes brush mileage.” While her brush has traveled many miles, it shows no sign of slowing down. For Waale, the energy necessary to continue through the challenges of her acrylic and mixed-media work has come from being constantly inspired. “My favorite things to paint have been trees, barnyard animals and certain birds,” says Waale. “And, lately it’s been the female form in abstraction. I love abstract works. They are so personal, and they’re more difficult to do well. This has been my latest challenge. Learning how to sell an idea with less information takes a lot of skill.” Less information, though, doesn’t mean guests of the Open Studios Tour will experience simple paintings. Rather, they will discover complex images made by beautiful layers of color, texture and material, reflecting Waale’s artistic energy. Cheryl Waale "Tapestry," mixed media on canvas, 40"x30"
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Terry Israelson Terry Israelson spent most of his adult life creating wood furniture and cabinetry. With a successful business and the ability to experiment within his craft, Israelson was in a comfortable place as an artist. However, feeling that he had done all he wanted with wood, he was ready to travel a less comfortable road. It was time for a new creative endeavor. After asking the powers that be for direction regarding a new medium, he thankfully only had to wait two days for a response. When Israelson read a Facebook ad that said, “glass artist seeking studio assistant,” he felt it was the natural next step, as many of his woodworking
Terry Israelson “Navua,” mixed media glass, 9"x18"x4"
Terry Israelson “Lune,” glass art, 14"x3"
Terry Israelson "Corn Bowl,” glass art, 9"x2.5"
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Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s Open Studios Tour April 28-30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free 928-239-9967 sedonaartistscoalition.org See website for a map of studio locations and list of participating artists.
Terry Israelson “Tekta,” glass art, 18"x3"
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skills applied to glass working. But he also found an excitement with glass that didn’t exist with wood. “Glass is a very seductive medium for me,” says Israelson. “What excites me the most about glass is using light and color. Glass can be either front-lit or back-lit, and one’s design must account for this. I am currently working on wall pieces and light sconces to encapsulate both considerations. I find the sconces the most fun because they have to work both ways: when they are off during the day, and on at night.” The opportunity to admire these gorgeous sconces and other works by Israelson will occur during the Open Studios Tour. In addition, the event will become a family affair as his daughter will join him as a participating artist. Getting to know Israelson and his daughter exemplify one of the main benefits of attending this event. Israelson says, “The SVAC Open Studios event is a rare and fantastic opportunity to see a plethora of art in Sedona, and more importantly, to meet the artists who create it. For me, hearing their story, seeing their work environments and learning of their artistic inclinations and inspirations always add depth to the work. A day or two in Sedona ain’t half bad either.” And what better motivation than the SVAC Open Studios Tour to make a little trip to Sedona. sedonaartistscoalition.org barbaradonahue.com cherylwaale.com terryisraelson.com
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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill
APRIL 1 CWPP BOOTS ’N’ HOOTS FUNDRAISER The Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak (CWPP) will host a Westernthemed evening to benefit local charities that help women and children in need. Gourmet dinner, music by the Herndon Brothers Band and J. David Sloan, silent and live auctions and much more.
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$195. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grayhawk Peak Pkwy., 480-502-1773,
PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL GILL MEET AND GREET
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KIWANIS CLUB OF CAREFREE PRESENTS BRILLIANT FUTURES INITIATIVE
2017 ART FROM THE HEART AUCTION
Join Kiwanis Club of Carefree at
Auction will benefit Free Arts for
Brilliant Futures Initiative, an open
Abused Children of Arizona, a
space meeting to discuss what is
non-profit organization healing
necessary for community youth to
homeless and abused children
have a bright future. Refreshments
through artistic expression.
and box lunch provided. Limited
Includes cocktail reception,
space. RSVP to kiwanisosm@gmail.
appetizers, live music and hosted
com. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holland
bar. $100. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community Center, 34250 N.
Saks Fifth Avenue, 2502 E.
60th St., Bldg. B, 480-488-8400,
Camelback Rd., 602-258-8100,
kiwaniscarefree.org.
freeartsaz.org.
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The 2017 Art from the Heart
Gill, whose work is currently featured in Images Arizona’s April Wildflower Photo Essay, at Boyce Thompson Arboretum Gallery in Superior for a one-man wildflower gallery show. Gill is co-author of the book, Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers: A Guide to When Where, and How. Free with arboretum entrance fees. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Boyce Thompson Arboretum Gallery, 37615 U.S. Hwy 60, 520689-2811, paulgillphoto.com; wildinarizona.com.
APRIL 2 ENGLISH ROSE “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” COSTUME TEA PARTY English Rose Tea Room celebrates the new “Beauty & the Beast” movie. Dress in character and celebrate! Special guest appearances, photo opportunities, crafts and sing-alongs. Tea, cakes, tea sandwiches and treats served. Reservations recommended. $30. 3-5 p.m. 201 Easy St., 480-4884812, carefreetea.com.
APRIL 2 NVSO MUSIC DIRECTOR TO GUEST CONDUCT SEDONA ORCHESTRA Kevin Kozacek, music director for North Valley Symphony Orchestra, will guest conduct for the Verde
For every “oh no,” there’s an “oh yeah.”
Valley Sinfonietta’s Emerging Artist concert, featuring award-winning 15-year-old violinist, David Kwak. $60. 2:30 p.m. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., 928-282-3066, vvsinfonietta.org.
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SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS YELLOWSTONE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FAKES AND FRAUDS
April 2, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West presents “America’s Yellowstone,” a film featuring the oldest and largest national park. April 23, the film “Grizzly” will follow the journeys of two Yellowstone grizzly bears. Free with museum admission. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480-686-9539,
Arizona Archaeology Society’s Desert Foothills Chapter welcomes PhD. Matt Peeples, assistant professor and archaeologist in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Peeples will present “Archaeological Fakes and Frauds in Arizona and Beyond,” which looks at the claims of ancient extraterrestrials,
scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
lost civilizations, giants, and
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specifically claims originating in
SIPS AND SOUNDS PRESENTS MARMALADE SKIES The Shops Gainey Village brings back the Sips and Sounds concert series just in time for beautiful spring weather. Live
widespread scientific conspiracy, Arizona. The public is welcome at all meetings. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Refreshments begin at 7 p.m., The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc. wildapricot.org/desertfoothills.
Beatles covers from Marmalade Skies. Free. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 8777-8989 N. Scottsdale Rd., theshopsgaineyvillage.com.
APRIL 6 LADIES’ BUNCO NIGHT Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills hosts fun bunco games, refreshments and prizes. Proceeds will support scholarships for women returning to school, holiday gifting for families in need, and backpacks filled with supplies for local students. Tickets available from club members or at the door. $20. 6-8:30 p.m. Coolwater Christian Church, 28181 N. 56th St., 480-8614188, sisaguarofoothills.org.
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APRIL 6-7 ALTERMANN GALLERIES 2017 APRIL AUCTION Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers Scottsdale will auction 470 lots of unique art at Venue 8600. Interested buyers can preview auction pieces on Altermann’s website. Venue 8600, 8600 E. Anderson Dr., 855-945-0448, altermann.com.
APRIL 7-8 PROMUSICA ARIZONA HENRY HICKLEBEE CONCERT ProMusica Arizona presents
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“The Unpredictable Adventures of Henry Hicklebee,” an exciting and interactive concert allowing the audience to choose plot development and music via cell phones. Held April 7 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale at 7:30 p.m.; April 8, held at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem at 7:30 p.m. pmaz.org.
CONFERENCE CENTER
APRIL 8 CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS WELCOMES SCOTT MCMAHON Scott McMahon, manager of the
Accommodating over 700 people in theater style seating and 450 people for banquet style seating. Our rooms are available for a countless variety of occasions and events.
DINING
Indian Pine Restaurant is Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 6am until 10pm, 7 Days a Week. We have a large Off Menu selections to satisfy any appetite.
HOTEL
You can expect to feel the outdoor ambiance when you step inside and check into one of the finest Hotels on the Mountain.
Desert Botanical Gardens’ cactus collection, will present at the final 2017 season program. Seating is limited. Don’t forget a hat, sunscreen, camera and walking shoes. $5 or more donation. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Corrado's Cucina Italiana, 100 Easy St., 480-488-3686.
APRIL 8 ART IN THE GARDEN Co-sponsored by Cave Creek Unified School District’s Education & Community Services department and Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Art in the Garden features arts and crafts, performances, storytelling, and much more for all ages. Carefree Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast costs $5 for children and $8 for adults. Free admission. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., 480-575-2440, ecsforall.org.
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APRIL 13 UNITED METHODIST LENTEN SERVICES Local United Methodist Churches (UMC) invite the community to participate in April Lenten Services. The schedule is as follows: April 13: Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. at Cross in the Desert UMC; April 14: Good Friday - Stations of the Cross service at noon at Desert Mission UMC; April 14: Good Friday Cantata Service at 7 p.m. at North Scottsdale UMC; and April 16: sunrise service at 7 a.m. and traditional/ contemporary services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Desert Mission UMC. For more information, call 480-595-1814 or visit desertmissionumc.org; crossinthedesert.org; nsumc.com.
Fine Art
APRIL 13- MAY 3 MARSHALL GALLERY’S FRANK BALAAM EXHIBITION The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art hosts new paintings by British artist Frank Balaam from his “Edge of the Forest” exhibition. As a classically trained fine artist, Balaam masterfully depicts his beloved English woodlands in this exhibition. On April 13, from 7-9 p.m., Balaam will talk about his art and tell stories about his global adventures. The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, 7106 East Main Street, 480-970-3111, themarshallgallery.com.
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APRIL 15 SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE ART PARTY The Sonoran Arts League, in partnership with The Boulders, will hold their monthly art party featuring culinary, visual and performing arts. Free. 1-4 p.m. The Gallery at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480575-6624, sonoranartsleague.org.
APRIL 16 HYATT REGENCY’S EASTER BUFFET & CELEBRATION Hyatt Regency will host an Easter brunch buffet, including live music, a larger-thanlife Easter egg, Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail petting zoo. Gondola boat rides available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $10. Buffet costs: Adults $90; with champagne $100; children 6-12 $42.50; children 5 and under free. All prices exclude tax and gratuity. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., 480-444-1234, scottsdale.regency.hyatt.com.
APRIL 20 DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY PRESCHOOL SENSORY PLAYDATE Desert Foothills Library presents Fuzzy Rainbows Sensory Playdate for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. An occupational therapist will lead various sensory experiences for children with sensory needs. The event also includes parent education and social interaction. Registration required. Free. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.
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APRIL 21 PINNACLE CONCERT SERIES: ORGANIST JONATHAN RYAN April 21, multi-prizewinning organist Jonathan Ryan performs J.S. Bach's Clavierubung III to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Co-sponsored by the Central Arizona Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Premium seating $35; general admission $20; students free. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-303-2474, pinnacleconcerts.com. Photo courtesy Pinnacle Concert Series.
APRIL 21-23 MAGIC BIRD FESTIVALS ARTISAN MARKET Artisan Market features 70 artists and exhibitors showcasing photography, pottery, metal art, home dĂŠcor, wearable art, boutique designs and more. Live entertainment, delicious food and adult beverages at nearby restaurants. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2014, carefreeazfestivals.com.
APRIL 22 CAR CORRAL AND SWAP MEET Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Hagerty Insurance and Core Fitness host Car Corral and Swap Meet. Sell or buy a vehicle with no sales tax and get an up-close vehicle inspection. Proceeds go to the OLOJ preschool and other charities. Free. To sell: $45 per single show space; RV, boats and larger vehicles, additional $15. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., 480-4882229, carcorralscottsdale.com.
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APRIL 22, 29 NAZI STOLEN ART: PORTRAIT OF WALLY Mary F. Cook, award-winning author and international lecturer on stolen art, shares an intriguing story about Egon Schiele’s “Portrait of Wally” painting. Owned by a Jewish art dealer named Lea Bondi, the painting was stolen from her by Nazi soldiers. Hear what happens next! Registration required. Proceeds benefit the library. $5. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-4882286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.
APRIL 23 PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN ART INSTALLATION RECEPTION The public is invited to “Along the Path,” a Lenten spiritual art project developed by Pinnacle Presbyterian Spiritual Art Committee and inspired by the work of fiber artist Katharina Krenkel. This artistic altar cloth will be displayed in the sanctuary. 3-5 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., 480-585-9448, pinnaclepres.org.
APRIL 23 CTL JAZZ CONCERT Christ the Lord Lutheran Church’s Living Music Performance Series presents the Scottsdale Community College Faculty Jazz Ensemble featuring jazz star, singer Dennis Roland, who has shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Joe Williams and Tony Bennett. Discounts available for multiple tickets purchased in advance. $25. 4 p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-488-2081, ctlcarefree.org. Apri l 2017
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APRIL 23 CENTER DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS AMERICAN VOICES Center Dance Ensemble presents American Voices. Includes performances by Dance Theater West's Storybook Dance Theater and readings by high school poets from the Poetry Out Loud regional competition. Adults $16; seniors $13; students $10. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Herberger Theater Center Kax Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., 602-527-5180, centerdance.com.
APRIL 27-30 SANCTUARY DEBUTS CULINARY FESTIVAL Nirvana, a star-packed culinary festival, brings delicious food and drinks to Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. Tastings, special meals and a celebrity golf tournament. Chefs include Todd English, Robert Irvine, Scott Conant and Sanctuary’s Beau MacMillan. A portion of proceeds will benefit HopeKids, an organization supporting children with serious medical conditions. nirvanafoodandwine.com.
APRIL 28 WE ARE UNITED 2017 FEATURING GEENA DAVIS
Experience APRIL 29
Davis will speak at We Are
BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND’S SPRING BUTTERFLY HIKE
United, a fundraiser luncheon
Enjoy an easy hike to Sears
presented by the Women’s
Kay Ruins and Rackensack
Leadership Council of the
Canyon. Hikers will get an
Valley of the Sun United Way.
up-close viewing of Arizona’s
Honorary chairwoman of event
beautiful spring butterflies.
will be Arizona’s First Lady
Bring a sack lunch, camera,
Angela Ducey. Proceeds benefit
hat, water, sunscreen and
Breakfast in the Classroom.
comfortable hiking shoes. $10
$125. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
per person. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E.
Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E.
Camelback Rd., 602-240-6335,
Via de Ventura, 480-800-3000,
vsuw.org/wlclunch.
butterflywonderland.com.
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APRIL 29 DESERT FOOTHILLS FAMILY YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY Healthy Kids Day includes healthy eating activities, arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house, food vendors and more. The event also showcases summer camps and offers a one-day-only membership special. Free. 9 a.m. to noon. Desert Foothills Family YMCA, 34250 N. 60th St., 602-212-6293, valleyymca. org/desert-foothills.
APRIL 29 SONORAN STARS 2017 Take an Old West adventure under the stars. Includes cocktail reception, mystery bag raffle and release of a rehabilitated wild owl. Enjoy a catered dinner, entertainment and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust. $250 per person. 5 p.m. The Opera House at Carefree Resort and Conference Center, 37220 N. Mule Train Rd. 480 488-6131, dflt.org.
APRIL 30 HERBERGER THEATER’S ANNUAL PLATED & STAGED Herberger Theater Experience presents the second annual Plated & Staged fundraiser. A cocktail reception and silent auction will precede a threecourse meal at a fine dining restaurant. Event proceeds benefit the Herberger Theater’s youth outreach programs. Table of 8 $1,800; single ticket $225; cocktail reception/ silent auction only $50. 5 p.m. Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org.
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Introducing THE MISSION OPENS AT KIERLAND COMMONS
The Mission Restaurant is now open at Kierland Commons. The menu features starters like Almejas Al Vapor Peruvian
Clam Stew; entrees like Chorizo Porchetta and Green Chile Duck Confit; and desserts like Espresso Churros and Pumpkin Bread Pudding. The Mission’s wine, cocktail and tequila menu includes over 55 premium tequilas and a selection of hand-pressed cocktails. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; weekend brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Mission Kierland, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. #140, 480292-7800, themissionaz.com.
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MAY 3 JEWISH FEDERATION B&P HOSTS CORNER OFFICE Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups invites business professionals and students to “Corner Office: Lessons Learned from Jewish Business Leaders.” Panelists include Rory Carder, president of DAVIS; Mitch Ginsberg, CEO of CommLoan; and Josh Simon, president of Simon CRE. Adam Goodman, president & CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures, will moderate. Cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres are included. Registration required. Professionals $36; students $18. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phoenix Plaza, 2929 N. Central Ave., 480-481-1754, jewishphoenix.org.
SOROPTIMIST AWARD RECIPIENTS Soroptimist International has awarded the Live Your Dream Scholarship, given to headof-household women needing financial assistance to achieve educational and career goals, to Livia McEachern; first runner up, Lydia Negron; second runner up, Joy McDaniel. Violet Richardson Awards, recognizing young women bettering the community through volunteer work, were awarded to Hannah Martin and Mikaela Morris. Ruby Awards, honoring women who improve the lives of women and girls through their profession and/or volunteer work, were awarded to Gail Coronato, AZ Helping Hands; Robin Ray, Art Ambassador; and Katie Smetana, YMCA Programs. soroptimist.org.
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, now in its twenty-first season, has broken ground time and again with a pioneering repertoire of contemporary-classic performances, emerging choreographers and talented dancers. This self-labeled “jewel of a dance company� performs for two evenings in April at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts before heading east again on a national tour. Both nightly performances offer an eclectic arrangement of commissioned and non-commissioned work, comprised of three ballets by different choreographers.
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Executive director Jean-Philippe Malaty describes the company’s overall mission. “We really believe in the essence of dance and moving people emotionally,” he says. “The physical beauty and the sheer athleticism of the dancers should be enough to move you as an audience member.” The poignant, abstract presentations of the ballet’s 11 classically trained dancers are best witnessed on the stage. Even Malaty, a dancer-turned-administrator who is verbose in his knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft, encourages dance enthusiasts to look beyond written and verbal descriptions and experience the show live, in person. “We believe in the visceral power of dance,” he elaborates. “It’s something you should see for yourself. There’s nothing much to understanding it. You come and are moved because of the beauty of the human spirit.” “Huma Rojo,” or “red smoke,” premiered in February 2016 and is the company’s newest ballet. Choreographed by Barcelona-born Cayetano Soto, the high-energy performance features Latin-inspired and diverse music by greats such as Ray Barretto, Nat “King” Cole, and Abbe Lane. The second ballet-commissioned work, “Silent Ghost,” is an emotionally charged performance with tinges of romanticism and kindness, underscored by the palpable connection between dancers. Malaty describes it as “an abstract work; there is no storytelling. You can really see the emotions of love and loss.” Jorma Elo’s “1st Flash” is an acquired work created more than 10 years ago for a company in Holland. Featuring music by the late Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, viewers seeking a true ballet experience might appreciate this work above all.
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“It will probably satisfy their hunger because it has beautiful classical music,” Malaty explains. Two decades ago, Malaty joined with founder Bebe Schweppe and artistic director Tom Mossbrucker to form the dance company in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. From modest beginnings, the trio forged new ground with an “open, exploratory” style and approach to the medium that involved commissioning new works and hiring promising new choreographers, many of whom have since flourished in their careers. “We wanted to create a different style ballet company, a different model,” Malaty explains. “To this day, 20 years later, it is still our reason for doing things differently.” In 2000, the Aspen-based ballet merged with Santa Fe to offer a year-round season in both cities. In addition, the company now tours nationally and internationally, with a sizable annual budget and endowment to help maintain its distinctive vision. Malaty, originally from France, says the company’s mission is not to promote social justice or take itself too seriously, as some contemporary dance companies are prone to do (and many do well, he acknowledges). “That’s not our mission. That’s not our aesthetic. It’s not our artistic voice,” he says. “We believe in the entertainment value of dance. We don’t apologize by giving an entertaining evening.” With such an eclectic array of offerings, audience members in Scottsdale are sure to be entertained above all. 970-925-7175 aspensantafeballet.com
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“Where there is clay, there is hope,” says artist Susan Folwell. Indeed, the award-winning potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, knows a thing or two about working with clay. She comes from a long line of successful artists whose influence on the world of Native American pottery remains unparalleled. Her mother, Jody Folwell, revolutionized Native pottery in the 1970s with her avant-garde techniques, firings and designs, which continue to this day. Her grandmother is Rose Naranjo, the late Santa Clara potter and matriarch of a continuing dynasty of accomplished artists. Rose raised 10 children, eight of them born to her, and taught all of them how to work with clay. You could say, then, that clay run s in Susan’s blood. Her earliest memory of dabbling in the art form was as a curious 6-year-old, when Susan asked her mother for some of the earthen material so she could create her own masterpiece. “I made a squiggly little worm,” Susan recalls with a chuckle. “My mother pinched the nose on the worm. She said it gave it character.” She later sold the piece for $2. “Character” is one word to describe Susan’s exquisite pots, jars, vases, bowls and canteens, which harbor designs inspired by pop culture, personal and world events, oftentimes with added depth or humor. What she shares with her mother Jody is a regard for storytelling, innovation and the use of both traditional and non-traditional surface techniques. There is more to their ceramics than meets the eye, as their etchings reflect a plethora of designs and imagery that can captivate, inspire or prompt one to wonder: Is there a deeper meaning behind this? Jody and Susan are “about the story and the message, and not reliant on simply the form and a perfectly polished exterior,” says Charles King of Scottsdalebased King Galleries on Marshall Way, which specializes in classic and contemporary Native art. “The fun of their work is often hidden in the detail, and the nuance, of how they present their subject matter.” Susan Folwell,"Vanishing" Apri l 2017
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“I do send messages in my work, sometimes even just to myself,” says Susan, who grew up in Santa Clara Pueblo, the largest of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, and currently lives in Taos, New Mexico. “I hide little things inside pots. It’s kind of neat to be able to look back on my own work and sometimes recognize that.” To this day, Susan sees and remembers details about the many pieces she has created over the decades. Often, she can tell where she was living at the time of its creation and how that experience molded her career. Like the time she lived in a small Hispanic village with only 300 or 400 people.
Susan Folwell,"The Artist"
“The view from my bedroom was a Spanish ramada that was still being used,” Susan recalls. “A lot of Hispanic culture and Catholicism rubbed off on me. There is a lot of that imagery in some of my older work.” The word “satire” has been used to describe some of Jody’s work, which often reflects social commentary and innovative designs. The classic style of her pottery includes a fully polished surface and, at times, an asymmetrical mouth or rim. Susan is known to imbue humorous or fun elements into her designs, such as in the “Wind Wagon” jar she made specifically for an exhibit in the Netherlands more than a decade ago.
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The 10-by-12-inch jar boasts spirited etchings of red cars, gold horses and stars over a mountainous-looking backdrop. Susan broke the piece and laced it back with metal and glue, creating a look like a roadmap or staples. According to the King Galleries’ website, its theme is the evolution of Native American transport from horses to cars. “I find humor really helps,” Susan says. “Sometimes it’s a really disturbing subject matter. It helps people to relate. It’s not so alarming.” Another time, Susan found inspiration in a surprising place for her “Cry Baby” series. Susan was approaching deadline for the Santa Fe Indian Market and happened to view the iconic 1963 painting “Drowning Girl” by Roy Lichtenstein. “I related to it so much,” she says. “I was staying up late, tired, overworked, running up to a serious deadline. The woman drowning in the water, it tickled me and I was really there. I borrowed upon that image … adding humor to a stressful situation.”
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In more recent works, Jody and Susan re-interpret classic paintings done by Taos artists through the eyes of their Native American subjects, King says. Their pieces range from funny to elegant and thoughtful. You can view the Taos works during a showing, “Peering Through Taos Light,” at King Galleries April 6.
July 1, 1915, six painters—Joseph Henry Sharp, Bert Phillips, Ernest Blumenschein, E. Irving Couse, Oscar Berninghaus, and Herbert Dunton — came together to form the Taos Society of Artists. All the original founders had visited Taos and were enchanted with the high desert, colorful skies, pine-dotted mountains and adobestyle architecture of the valley in northcentral New Mexico. Six more members joined before the group disbanded in 1927, but their legacy continued on as Taos became an international artists’ enclave. Taos Art Museum at Fechin House estimates that there are currently more artists per capita living in Taos than any other city in the world.
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Susan has a special connection to the late Taos artists. Her husband, Davison Koenig, is executive director and curator of the Couse-Sharpe Historic Site, which includes the home and studio of Couse and two studios of neighboring artist Sharp. Over the summer, the two helped organize an art show with the Couse Foundation. “To be able to view their works quite often now that I’ve moved to Taos has really given me an interesting perspective,” she says. Susan created a jar, titled “Vanishing,” that uses imagery from Couse’s work. The piece shows a Native American man crouching and hunting. In the actual painting, you can see deer in the background, but Susan left it blank in her work. Instead, her backdrop is a sky blue color. Underneath the image is a skyline of New York City that is a reflection of “blending in with American culture, losing rituals, slowly losing the true Native American identity,” she remarks. For Jody and Susan Folwell, their identities as Santa Clara artists, potters and family members remain constant as they explore and expand their oeuvre into new realms. Their works speak loudly for the future of Pueblo pottery, and art in general. 520-275-9952 folwellkoenig.com
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As Arizona’s winter comes to an end, our flowers get to work saying hello to the world, reminding us all to take a moment to appreciate the new life that bursts forth and that will soon follow everywhere else. What a bursting of color occurs this season!
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With the abundance of rain the grounds soaked up during the winter months, Arizona now boasts a glorious display of wildflowers, showcasing colors like pink, purple, yellow and blue, and all the different shades one could imagine. These flowers pour out intense hues — brilliant hues frequently seen above us in our sunset skies, but that can now be experienced at our feet.
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Paul Gill Hometown: Phoenix Current: Phoenix Photography experience: “I started shooting, processing and printing 35 mm black-and-white film at Scottsdale High School at age 16. I moved to medium format at Arizona State University, where I obtained a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. After 17 years working and photographing in the graphic design business, I started shooting nature with a large format wood field camera and, finally, with digital cameras a decade ago in 2007. You can see my work in Arizona Highways magazine, National Geographic calendars and in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection of nature photography.” Favorite AZ wildflower location? “Bartlett Lake is my favorite local wildflower location that has a great showing in March. It is one of the only places in Arizona to view albino Mexican Gold Poppies.” Advice on capturing a great flower photograph: “If the carpets of color don’t show up, get close. Macro photography is a more intimate view of the beauty beneath our feet.” What drove you to wildflower photography? “Color! The desert Southwest is mistakenly thought of as a dull, colorless place. Every spring at this time I search the Sonoran Desert for the color explosion of new life and a new beginning.” paulgillphoto.com facebook.com/paulgillphoto wildinarizona.com
Lori A. Johnson Hometown: Omaha, NE Current: Phoenix Photography experience: “My first job out of high school was in a photo lab/camera store in Omaha, Nebraska. I bought my first Canon SLR at that time and never looked back. When I decided to move out of state for college, I chose Arizona State University after admiring the stunning landscape photos in Arizona Highways magazine.” Favorite AZ wildflower location? “While spring desert wildflower displays can be spectacular, they rely on seasonal conditions to be just right. However, the mountain meadows around Flagstaff are much more dependable and have a longer window of opportunity for photographers to catch late summer wildflowers at their peak.” Advice on capturing a great flower photograph: “Do your research and be prepared to drive many miles on short notice. Don’t be intimidated by photographers with expensive gear! Most smartphones are capable of taking impressive landscape photos, as well as close-ups. Tell a story by mixing wide shots with close-ups.” What drove you to wildflower photography? “The ephemeral beauty of wildflowers can dramatically change a landscape for a brief window of time. Capturing one peak bloom can make up for several lean years!” lajphotos.com instagram.com/lajphotos twitter.com/lajphotos
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Of course, the various types of wildflowers, like the Mexican gold poppy, desert marigold or Coulter's lupine, thrive depending on the location and the amount of rainfall that came down in individual areas. Luckily, many trails within and surrounding the metropolitan area provide enjoyable hikes right into the midst of the wildflowers. To find a specific type of flower, visit Desert Botanical Garden’s website. In partnership with Arizona’s parks and gardens, Desert Botanical Garden makes the search simple by providing an online guide showing where wildflowers currently bloom.
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For those who do take that trip outdoors, this month’s photo essay photographers, Lori A. Johnson and Paul Gill, reveal the exquisite beauty that awaits. If these images don’t inspire you to grab your camera, sunscreen, walking shoes, water and hiking partner (safety first!) to spend the day admiring our breathtaking landscape, then you must be one of the unlucky ones suffering from seasonal allergies. In that case, we feel for you, and encourage you to stay allergy-free and enjoy the wildflowers through these stunning photographs. For the rest of you, hurry up! The heat is coming! It’s time to see the flowers! Share your wildflower photographs with our Images Arizona Facebook or Instagram pages using the hashtags #iamAZproud and #imagesAZ. Photo by Lori A. Johnson
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It takes an artist days, weeks, months, or perhaps even years to create a work of art. What is the average time a museum-goer spends in front of that work? “Twenty seconds,” says Sara Cochran, director and chief curator for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). “Ours is a topsy-turvy old world. We lead increasingly busy lives and pride ourselves on multitasking even when doctors and scientists tell us to slow down and live in the moment in order to increase our health, happiness and productivity,” Cochran observes. All that busyness leads to the 20-second syndrome, something SMoCA is contending with an innovation called
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“Slow Art.” Initiated as a one-night event in January, Slow Art featured three docents taking 20 patrons on a tour of the museum’s exhibitions, with lengthy stops at every individual piece of art. The event was a success, so Cochran has scheduled a follow-up on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. For every seven patrons who sign up for Slow Art, Cochran will assign a docent, so the docent-to-viewer ratio will remain intimate. Participation is limited but you can sign up to climb onboard the slow journey through SMoCA’s amazing exhibitions at smoca.org/events. “Slow Art is all about relearning how to take the time to look closely at, understand more deeply and fall back in love with art,” Cochran says. “As the artist Robert Irwin once said of his exquisite work that encourages concentration and focus, he wanted to give the viewer the opportunity to ‘perceive themselves perceiving.’ The individual viewer is front and center, looking and thinking at their own pace, a
luxury of experience and time.” Art is not a one-way communication from the work to the viewer, Cochran believes, but an interaction. And that takes time. The assistance of a knowledgeable docent helps, too. Cochran acknowledges that the traditional idea considers museums as places for quiet contemplation. That’s how things were, she says, until a certain Egyptian pharaoh made his way west. “In the 1970s we had the King Tut exhibition which was the dawn of the blockbuster. The idea was you stood in a queue along the wall watching as you moved in a line,” says Cochran. “This was true of all the blockbusters that followed.” Did we, like laboratory rats, re-learn our museum behavior and adjust for speed? “Maybe we trained ourselves not to take the time,” she admits. To look at art works lickety-split is a “disenfranchisement,” Cochran says. To view them slowly is to re-engage the senses and the mind. Dialogue between docents and patrons about the works viewed is a part of Slow Art. “You have to meet the artist halfway,” she says. “When you have, if you don’t like the artwork, then that’s okay. That’s taste and we all have taste. The problem comes when you don’t know what the artist is doing.” Slowing down and looking is the path to understanding. “The more you give to the artwork,” says Cochran, “the more it will give back.” smoca.org
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These days, Archie Manning is best known as the sire of two of the NFL’s great quarterbacks: Peyton, the record setter and future Hall of Famer; and his little brother, Eli, a two-time Super Bowl MVP. Old-timers will remember Archie as a pretty good quarterback himself, the charming gunslinger with the horrible, yet beloved New Orleans Saints. They were known as the “Aints” (as in, “ain’t no good”) when Archie was running from barely-blocked defenders back in the 1970s. Before heading south to New Orleans, Archie was the star quarterback of the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, the speed limit on campus is 18 mph, in honor of Archie’s old jersey number. These days, Archie doesn’t think as much about wins and losses or long touchdown passes; instead, he ponders about the people who have colored his life in America’s favorite sport. “The greatest thing about football,” he said, from his home in New Orleans, “is the friendships.” The common interest of celebrating and promoting football has formed one longlasting friendship, bringing together this drawling, self-deprecating Southerner and a Princeton-educated Yankee named Robert Casciola. They met when Archie was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame — Casciola was then the director of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.
“We became friends, and I stayed on the board,” Archie said. Years after Casciola helped celebrate Archie’s college glory days, ol’ number 18 returned the favor. Archie was part of the tribute when former player, coach and executive Casciola became the 2017 honoree of the Ivy Football Association. A dinner was held to honor Casciola and other Ivy greats in late January. His speech was a hit and, according to a tweet from the Ivy League, received a standing ovation. A few weeks before receiving the award, Casciola was talking over coffee in Cave Creek, near his North Scottsdale home, when his phone rang. After flipping open his phone for a quick chat, he apologized for the interruption. “Friend of mine from New Jersey,” Casciola said, with a smile. “He’s coming to the dinner.” Just like Archie, the friends he has made are most important to Casciola’s football legacy. Indeed, the word “friend” takes a multi-level meaning here. “There hasn’t been anyone more loyal or a better friend to college football than Bob Casciola,” the late Joe Paterno, Hall of Fame coach, once said. While they consider each other friends, Archie Manning and Bob Casciola both consider the game itself to be a close companion. In recent years, they have read headlines and
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watched news stories in anguish, as football has been vilified. Concussions and CTE, a horrible brain disease that has been associated with repeated blows to the head, have been linked to professional, college and even high school football. They have alarmed the nation and put a beloved sport in danger. With their good old friend football hurting, the likes of Casciola and Manning have become defenders. “We've had to do that,” Archie said, “because we have been under attack — football’s been under attack. “I think we have a safer game than we did five years ago,” he added, flashing his defensive stripes. “I'm proud of that.” A few hours after Clemson upset Alabama for the national championship, Casciola wholeheartedly agreed. “If you turned the game on last night, you saw a great
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Though he also dipped his toe into professional basketball, and had quite a career as a banking executive, Casciola said just about everything he has done stems from football. From 1955 to 1957, he studied at Princeton University and played football under Hall of Fame coaches Charlie Caldwell and Dick Colman. In 1957, he was voted All-Ivy as a tackle. From 1958 to 1978, he was a coach at Princeton, Connecticut and Dartmouth (as an assistant to another Hall of Fame coach, Bob Blackman). He was an executive at First Fidelity Bank of New Jersey from 1978 to 1987, and left as senior vice president. He was executive vice president and chief operating officer for the New Jersey Nets between 1987 and 1992, and from 1991 to 2004, was at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, first as an executive director, then as president. Even the sidetrack into the NBA stemmed from a football connection, he recalled with a chuckle. Yes, the game has been good to Casciola and his family. Bob and Janet, his high school sweetheart and wife for 58 years, started as Arizona snowbirds before becoming full-timers a few years ago. They enjoy visiting their four children (and seven grandchildren), who are spread out around the country. You won’t find this humble man boasting of his achievements, though the Ivy League award wasn’t Casciola’s first honor. The National Football Foundation honored him in 2004 with the Distinguished American Award. “As an All-Ivy League football player,
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a college football coach, a TV commentator, a pro basketball administrator and, for the last 13 years, with the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Casciola has met the highest standards of our country and our sport,” the program noted. He was introduced at the award ceremony by sports artist Ted Watts, who looked at Casciola and said, "I think your most admirable trait is to have faith and vision beyond the chalk marks of a football sideline.” Previous winners of the Distinguished American Award include Vince Lombardi and Pete Rozelle, two names from a time when football seemed like an innocent pleasure — hardly something to be scorned and spurned. These days, the dangers of football are coming to light. “I wouldn’t argue with that,” Casciola said. “Sure, there are risks involved, but if it has the possibility to be used to get an education, the benefits far outweigh the injury part of it.” He proudly points to a grandson, William Twyman, a Brown University linebacker who was named to the All-Ivy team. “And most important, made Academic All-Ivy,” Casciola added. Whether Twyman makes it to the NFL or not, his Ivy League education will open many doors for him, just as it did for his grandfather. “All I care about,” Casciola said, his voice firm in defense of a great friend, “is preserving this game for what it’s done for so many. The good in the game made me.”
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Thirty years ago, Cave Creek horse trainer Manuel Trigo was a software engineer living in Switzerland and working 16 hour days, with little time left for much else. Young and motivated, Trigo decided to move 6,000 miles away to sunny Costa Rica and teach scuba diving, one of his life’s passions. But like many ambitious people trying to escape a hectic life, his free time was short-lived. A skilled virtuoso with many interests, Trigo soon found himself immersed in a new recreational activity: horses. By riding and studying them religiously (at one point reading the same equestrian book a dozen times), Trigo trained and later taught himself the basics of classical riding or “dressage,” a French term meaning training. The sophisticated equestrian art form dates back hundreds of years to kings and aristocrats, celebrating the horse’s natural athleticism and movements. Based on riding in harmony with the horse, the classical school trains horses to perform specific actions, such as school jumps, with grace, balance and dignity. Riders and horses work together and perform in unison, much like an intricate dance. Trigo began training horses for friends and hosted seminars, attracting horse enthusiasts from across the country. Applying educational techniques drawn from his years as a scuba diving instructor, Trigo trained more than 600 equine students in a span of only three years. “I was working like crazy,” he says. “In a few years, I was working as much as I did in Switzerland. I was going from place to place, riding horses, giving lessons. At one point, I decided I wanted to do something cool.”
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Soon after, Trigo and his wife launched a restaurant offering a gourmet dining experience overlooking an equestrian arena, where Trigo would ride horses as a form of entertainment. “Very quickly, I caught myself trying to show off,” he says with a laugh. The business later morphed into a dinner show named El Caballo Rey, or “the king horse,” an homage to the Pura Raza Española. This breed of horse is described as the “Horse of Kings,” as they were, quite literally, bred for kings. Known for their nobility, intelligence and beauty, the Pure Spanish horse breed is a natural fit for the regal world of classical dressage, Trigo’s mastery. His dinner shows attracted Costa Rica’s heavy tourist population, including visitors from Colorado, who invited Trigo to host horse-training clinics in the Rocky Mountain state. He moved to Colorado and based on a suggestion from a friend, visited Arizona, preferring the state’s sunny skies to Denver’s harsher winters. In 2016, Trigo opened El Caballo Rey Equestrian Art Academy in Cave Creek. He has revived the relatively rare and age-old art form of classical dressage at a secluded site surrounded by open desert south of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, in a town known for its equestrian-friendly lifestyle. “It’s a passion, it’s a lost art, so you want to share that with people,” he says of classical dressage. “It’s something that is so very hard, but you get some payback and satisfaction at all kinds of levels.” Trigo, 52, practices the French idea of lightness, an equestrian philosophy rooted in natural movements and harmony. “Tempo and rhythm, as well as balance, play crucial roles, as only a horse whose legs are fully balanced on the ground can achieve lightness,” he says. At the academy, Trigo trains alongside a group of instructors individually specialized in Pilates, music and historical fencing. Together, they offer private and group lessons to equine enthusiasts who want to improve their techniques, bond with horses, prepare for exhibitions or just have fun. The combination of disciplines pushes El Caballo Rey’s training to new levels. Students practice Pilates on and off the horse to improve balance and body communication skills. Fencing, Trigo says, “teaches you to move the gravity center
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experience in natural horsemanship. It just seems to make the flow complete.” On a broader level, Trigo’s students benefit in ways beyond learning the techniques of classical riding, which include airs above the ground, when a horse’s hooves leave the ground in highly trained movements. “If you are good with horses, you will probably be very good with people,” Dinnerstein notes. “It teaches you how to relate in a caring, loving and understanding way. When you have a relationship, and you can put that balance and lightness on top of that, it does become a dancing art form."
on your legs,” similar to riding a surfboard, while music from a drum instructor encourages rhythm and flow for horse and rider. This type of training “is just not easy to find anywhere in the world,” says Marsha Ferrick, a student who sold her belongings last year to relocate to Cave Creek and train more heavily under Trigo. “It’s about the art of mastery. Whether it’s the art of mastering riding or the art of mastering other areas within your life, whether it’s your profession or your relationships, it’s about being dedicated to something you’re passionate about and continuing to work on that and improve on a regular basis.” The academy’s internships cater to many people, from teenagers wanting to learn more about breeds and barn duties to college students who dedicate several days a week to groom, train with and ride horses for free. Students can also undergo eight-hour intensive training sessions over five days. Wendy Dinnerstein, a senior student at El Caballo Rey, has trained under Trigo for more than five years, spending her winters here in Arizona. “I love the equestrian life; studying with Manuel and learning about lightness and self-care, which is taking my horsemanship to another level,” Dinnerstein says. “I feel grateful for the opportunity to do that. I bring all my life
For Trigo, a multilingual prodigy who has the potential to excel at many disciplines, horses present a never-ending challenge. He continues to train and teach across the United States, as well as internationally. “Nothing can challenge you better than horses,” Trigo says. “When you train a horse to a higher level, you think you’re going to do the next one the same way. It’s not like that. They have their own personality. Every horse is a challenge.” To learn more about future open training days at El Caballo Rey, contact Wendy Dinnerstein at one4horses@gmail.com. For information or to visit El Caballo Rey - Equestrian Art Academy, contact the school. 720-320-7252 elcaballorey.com
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Until 1991, Croatia was a part of Yugoslavia, and while it was never as isolated as other Eastern Bloc nations, it generally remained off the beaten path for tourists. Today, however, traveling to Croatia isn't just for adventurous backpackers — in fact, this under-the-radar gem has recently become one of Europe's hottest new destinations. Situated on the stunning Adriatic Sea, this diverse country has all the Old World charm that other temperate, European hotspots have to offer, but the real appeal is the country’s remarkable beaches: long coastlines, hidden coves, and islands surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. From seaside resorts to pristine parks and sleepy, atmospheric villages, there are countless places to visit in Croatia. Because of the diversity and beauty it has to offer, it is definitely a must-see vacation spot for anyone. There are so many events that it is almost impossible to miss experiencing one while you are visiting Croatia. Choose from exciting cultural events, music and film festivals, sports events and food festivals. Last year Croatia won the Readers’ Choice award for Travel + Leisure’s Destination of the Year. This Mediterranean favorite is a jewel in the crown of the Adriatic. Arguably the biggest draw of Croatia is the success of HBO’s Game of Thrones series. Tourism has boomed in recent years as fans of the show have sought out its stunning landscapes and well-preserved historical architecture. July and August is peak season for the Adriatic, when visitors make their way to the coast for glamorous, see-and-be-seen boating and sunbathing while offering extravagant night life.
Croatia has a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters and gorgeous spring and summer seasons. It averages 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, which makes Croatia one of the sunniest regions in the Mediterranean. Consider June Croatia’s sweet spot, when the days are warm and long but hotels have yet to reach capacity. Zagreb, the capital city, is a delightful blend of East and West. In medieval times, it consisted of two separate towns: Kaptol, the religious center, and Gradec, the commercial hub. Today, both towns together form the Upper Town, or Gornji Grad, the historic Old Town of Zagreb. The Lower Town, or Donji Grad, is more chic and contemporary. Zagreb is a business center, university center, city of culture, art and entertainment. You will find a magnificent cathedral, many churches, offbeat museums and art galleries, with modern shops, stylish cafes and restaurants. The town is the epitome of understated luxury — a laid back capital with an easy vibe, friendly people, and extremely enjoyable to tour and explore. A new airport terminal has expanded passenger capacity by more than double in 2016, which speaks to the rising appeal. The Dalmatian Coast might just be the most stunning coastline in all of Europe, drawing tourists to its turquoise blue waters, calm countryside, stone villages with striking orange roofs, and the homegrown hospitality of its locals. The most striking characteristics are the more than 1,200 islands and islets that make the Adriatic side of Croatia’s coastline a dream destination, best seen by sailboat or yacht charter and explored at one’s own pace. You can also explore the coastal islands and archipelagos by
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ferry service or sea plane. For a 7-day luxury yachting experience along the Dalmatian Coast, consider Crystal Cruises’ new 62-guest Crystal Esprit yacht or Ponant’s 264-guest Le Lyrial. The ancient city of Split is Croatia’s second largest city after Zagreb, and is strategically located to explore islands such as Hvar, Korcula, Brac and Vis. In its historic old town with a pretty palm-lined harbor is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian’s Palace Complex, built by the Roman emperor Diocletian, who thought the Bay of Split was one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Among the ancient columns, temples, immense walls and underground cellars that once made up the Roman emperor’s retirement home, you’ll find that even today people live, work, socialize and
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carry out their daily lives within these palace walls. Split is a cultural and charming city that is full of warmth and life. A few miles to the north is Trogir, another UNESCO jewel. Its Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque buildings make it a treasure trove for art lovers. Narrow streets and small village squares, along with numerous cultural and music open air events, give this town a special Mediterranean atmosphere. Croatia has a rare European landscape which boasts as many as eight national parks in such a small area! Two hours from Zagreb lies one of Croatia’s — and the world’s — most beautiful spots and natural phenomenon: Plitvice Lakes National Park. This forested park has been
under UNESCO World Heritage Site protection since 1979 and is dotted with 16 turquoise-blue lakes interlinked by numerous stunning cascading waterfalls, limestone canyons, and caves carved over thousands of years. Stroll the park’s paths, which are actually wooden walkways suspended right over the lakes, past waterfalls and occasionally right over the top of them. Depending on hiking stamina, visitors can tackle all the major waterfalls, or simply trek down to the aptly named Big Waterfall, whose path holds more than enough adventure and dazzling views to make the trip worthwhile. You can also opt to take a boat ride across the crystalline Upper Lakes and hop a tram to the Lower Lakes to hike the Big Waterfall. Whether visiting for a few hours or taking a daylong bicycle tour, Plitvice Lakes National Park does not disappoint. The smaller Krka National Park, two hours south by car, is just as magical with its pure karstic river, seven waterfalls and canyons. Aside from national parks, Croatia has 11 nature parks and two arboretums. Altogether, Croatia is home to as many as 4,300 plants and as many animal species. In the north region of Istria, considered to be the foodie center of Croatia, strong Italian influences are evident in architecture and food. Like Tuscany, this earthy province is a national pantry known for its grassy olive oils, remarkable wines, fragrant truffles and rustic taverns. It’s hard to imagine that there’s a splashy beach beyond these hills. The small seaside Istrian city Rovinj sits at the heart of the region. Visit any of the 14 pristine islands that make up the Rovinj Archipelago, or station yourself at a harborside cafe with a glass of wine and watch the sun light up the sky over this postcard-perfect European gem. Once you see Rovinj, it will be clear why they call it the most romantic town in Croatia.
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A 40-minute drive south of Rovinj is the three thousand year old city of Pula, known for its Roman monuments. Here you’ll find the Roman amphitheater known as the Pula Arena, which is the only one in the world that retains four side towers and all three architectural orders. Built between 27 and 68 AD, it’s among the largest surviving arenas in the world. The elegant and fortified city of Dubrovnik, whose medieval 13th-century walls and balmy climate have long lured sun worshipers, is Croatia’s number one tourist attraction. Its charm lies in its ancient architecture, street life, and gorgeous location – it’s not called the “Pearl of the Adriatic” for nothing! One can spend days meandering through the intricate network of streets that run down the limestone cliffs of the old city, uncovering cafes, art galleries, boutiques, monasteries, churches and a host of hidden treasures. Take a private boat to the Elaphiti archipelago with eight islands, only three of which are inhabited. The islands are dotted with pine forests, authentic villages and idyllic bays. Another must-do is to walk the walls of the UNESCO-protected old town and revel in the unspoiled views. There is no shortage of spectacular beaches, but sandy beaches are limited. Croatia is all about picturesque pebbled beaches, lapped by crystal clear water. There are a variety of water
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sports offered, include jet skiing, wind surfing, kayaking and snorkeling. You will find many family-friendly beaches along the coast, while in contrast you will find many lively party beaches on Pag Island that are very often compared to the beaches in Ibiza, Spain. As well you will find nudist beaches in Istria or surf beaches on the artsy island of Brac, famous for its glorious white stone, which was used in the construction of Diocletian’s Palace, and more recently, the White House in Washington DC. In addition, there are hundreds of isolated beaches on dozens of islands in the Dalmatians. The island of Hvar, the sunniest island in Croatia, has long been a destination for jet-set Europeans and wealthy yacht owners, and is known as the St. Tropez of Croatia. Expansive fields of lavender, abundant olive groves and lush vineyards meet the eye when you step off the boat on the island. Walk through the historic Stari Grad (Old Town) of Hvar and step into another world of Venetian loggias, Old World clock towers and cobblestoned streets. The hub of Hvar’s activity and night life scene is at the old harbor. The island of Korcula, also called “small Dubrovnik,” is the rumored birthplace of Marco Polo and a huge draw for history buffs. It is one of the Adriatic’s greenest islands, with vineyards, olive groves, and pine forests in abundance, and small beaches
and quiet coves along the southern coast. A short ferry ride away from the town of Split, the island of Vis is one of the last unspoiled places in the Adriatic. Filled with vineyards, picturesque fishing villages, and cozy restaurants, it offers all of the charm of the Mediterranean without the overwhelming crowds. Snorkeling is the perfect way to explore all its beauties. Not to be missed is a speedboat tour of the Green and Blue caves. Due to Croatia’s central location, it is very easy to connect other countries with Croatia to make a trip even more amazing. Croatia combines well with travel to Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro or Greece. If you have been thinking about visiting Croatia, do so while it is still a good value compared to nearby European countries. You will be enamored!
Margie Boutté, owner/luxury travel consultant of Elite Travel of Scottsdale and Grayhawk resident, has been designing unforgettable travel experiences for clients nationally for over 20 years. Her motto is, “If you can imagine the dream, I can create the reality.” Margie, an affiliate of Montecito Village Travel - A Virtuoso Member, holds numerous specialist certifications with hotels/resorts, cruise lines, destinations, Virtuoso & Virtuoso Cruise Host accreditation, and keeps current through continuing education and travels. She has traveled to 153 cities in 33 countries around the world. 480-451-0612 elitetravelofscottsdale.com
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Sand Sculpture Exhibit Now through Summer 2017 Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy Street, Carefree Free Admission 480-488-3686 carefree.org
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Throughout the year, the Town of Carefree diligently plans events that provide the public with unforgettable experiences. These oneof-a-kind events, tucked away in the beautiful Sonoran Desert Foothills, leave guests filled with delight and the desire to return for the next fun-filled affair. This spring and summer, the town is proud to feature Carefree’s favorite sculptor, Ray Villafane. For those unfamiliar with Villafane, last fall, the world-renowned pumpkin carver and sand sculptor transformed Carefree Desert Gardens into an autumn wonderland with quirky and imaginative pumpkin carvings. These pumpkins, which were unlike any other, earned him the title “The Michelangelo of Pumpkin Carving,” dubbed by Martha Stewart. “We receive countless calls asking when Ray will be coming back for the season,” says Gina Kaegi, the director of marketing for the Town of Carefree. “He is a draw to the town and garners media attention like no other.” In addition to his pumpkins, Villafane had people flocking to Carefree back in May 2016 to see his sand sculpting masterpiece. With the added sculpting skills of Sue Beatrice, their creation came to life and featured the beloved “Chessie Trunkston,” a life-size elephant playing chess with an adorable field mouse, “Hershel Higginbottom.” This wow-filled event allowed the public to watch them turn 24 tons of silt into a magnificent display of sand-sculpting excellence. In March, Villafane and fellow sand sculptor, Nikolay Torkhov from Russia, worked together to build yet another incredible work of art at Carefree Gardens. The event also featured a special appearance by professional stone balancer, Tim Anderson. Together, they completed a 30-ton masterpiece that’s both playful and artistically fantastic. Their work will be on display throughout the summer in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Desert Gardens. It’s free to see, and will no doubt delight, amaze and inspire those who see it to take sandcastle-building to new heights! “Carefree’s mission is to create indelible memories for residents and new guests through unique experiences among a beautiful backdrop like the Carefree Desert Gardens,” says Kaegi. With so much talent and such exciting events, it’s a mission they continually achieve. villafanestudios.com carefree.org Apri l 2017
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Banana Bundt Cake Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1½ cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 4 bananas) 2 teaspoons lemon juice ¾ cup buttermilk cream cheese frosting (see recipe below) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour bundt pan. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time on medium speed until well incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool slightly before inverting onto a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, transfer cake to a serving platter and top with the cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted pinch of salt 2-3 tablespoons whole milk Directions: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and mashed bananas.
Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
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A few ripe bananas are the key to creating this beloved Banana Bundt Cake. Once ripened, the banana’s starches convert to sugar, deepening their sweetness and flavor. Draped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, this family classic never seems to go out of style.
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