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EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Jennifer Satterlee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ana Petrovic

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Grace Hill Monica Longenbaker Kenneth LaFave Gregory Granillo Shannon Severson Katherine Braden Lara Piu

Whether you’re a longtime reader of Images Arizona or picking up a copy for the very first time, you’d be hard-pressed to flip through an issue without finding your eyes drawn to the stunning food photography that graces the final page. The appetizing images, as well as accompanying recipes, are specially developed

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for us each month by team member Monica Longenbaker, who wears many hats: chef, writer, photographer and — for the second time in June — mom! Monica’s mouthwatering recipes are a fitting example of our made-fromscratch approach to creating the entire magazine. Our stories are original, thoughtful and never repurposed from other sources. From cover to cover, every published article is written in our own words, a strategy that we feel is critical to producing something we can be proud of each month. I’d like to thank Monica for being one of the many members of my staff who

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embraces this philosophy of building our content from the ground up. We always love hearing what readers think of her recipes, so be sure to share your thoughts once you’ve made them your own! Cheers,

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William Shakespeare reigns as one of the most famous names in all of literature — a reign, it seems, without an end in sight. Since his death, Shakespeare’s timeless works have inspired countless theater productions, movie adaptations, literary interpretations, critical analyses and historical documentaries. His influence even appears unconsciously through wellknown phrases, like “jealousy is a green-eyed monster” or “as luck would have it.” Additionally, the themes that weave throughout the plays are as relevant today as they were during the Elizabethan era. It’s no wonder then why his popularity continues from generation to generation.

transfer to modern reworkings. Without the beautifully written dialogue and dynamic storyline unfolding on an intimate stage, the power of his plays can sometimes fall short. That, then, is the driving force behind the Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival.

But oftentimes, the Bard’s original intentions do not fully

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Founded by actors, scholars and educators, Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival, known as FlagShakes, is a relatively new theater company featuring local actors, as well as some from across the country, who have spent their careers dedicated to Shakespeare. Although a young company, they’re quickly becoming known in the Flagstaff community.

performed Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at Coconino Center for the Arts,” says Dawn Rochelle Tucker, Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival’s executive director. “This year, we are going into our third season and have grown from one show for two weekends to three shows over three months.” These professional productions specifically offer the communal aspects featured in plays during the time of Shakespeare — an important aspect

unfortunately missing from some other interpretations. As theater-goers come together, they collectively experience deep emotions brought forth by the performance, creating a much-needed sense of unity. Guests of FlagShakes’ production of “Macbeth,” scheduled for August 4-6 at the Coconino Center for the Arts, will find that same emphasis on bringing the community together. That, and a remarkable performance.

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“This production, set in the present-day, moves at a quick pace, as Macbeth descends deeper and deeper into depravity,” says Jesse Kamps, the play’s director. “‘Macbeth’ features a young, energetic, multicultural cast from around the country, and promises breathtaking action, unexpected comedy and clear, exciting storytelling. It's a production unlike anything ever produced at FlagShakes, and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring this Scottish epic to our stage.” For those who cannot make it to the August production of “Macbeth,” FlagShakes’ production of “All's Well That Ends Well” will be held September 15-23 at the Museum of Northern Arizona for most of the run and at the Arboretum at Flagstaff for one show. No matter which play guests attend, they will find a place to connect in the beautiful outdoors. “Theater promotes empathy and creates shared experience,” Tucker explains. “Flagstaff is a town full of artists, cowboys, entrepreneurs and tourists. They can all come together and enjoy an evening of entertainment and enlightenment under the beautiful, unpolluted night sky in Flagstaff.” flagshakes.com

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

Experience

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UNVEILING PARTY WITH LOCAL ARTISTS Come out to celebrate watercolorist Steve Stento and contemporary painter Lance Headlee as they unveil new paintings. Event will also include live music from Flavour. 6-9 p.m. Venues CafĂŠ, 34 Easy St., Carefree; stevestento.com, lanceheadlee.com.

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AUG. 3 MIM AT DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY Youth ages 6 to 11 (first through sixth grade) are invited to attend the Musical Instrument Museum’s West African Music Parallels presented at Desert Foothills Library, which teaches about the similarities between West African and American music. Kids will create their own talking drum. Registration required. 1:30-3 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek; 480-488-2286, desertfoothillslibrary.org.

AUG. 5 SCOTTSDALE MOTORSPORTS GATHERING Also known as “Cars and Coffee,” this month’s show, titled “German Cars: Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi,” features 400-600 cars, including rare high-performance and collector cars. Free. 7-10 a.m. Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; scuderiasouthwest.com.

AUG. 5 PHOENIX ZOO’S DINOSAUR EVENT Prowl and Play Dinosaurs! This event includes entertainment such as the baby velociraptor encounter, activities like the dino egg prize dig, water fun and more. $8. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix; 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org.

AUG. 5-6, 12-13 18TH ANNUAL PEACH MANIA Head to Willcox to enjoy some homemade food prepared with tasty peaches. Don’t forget to pick your own peaches and take a wagon ride! Apple Annie's Fruit Orchards, 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox; 520-384-4685, appleannies.com. Image courtesy Steve Stento

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AUG. 13 BOBBY WATSON QUARTET WITH LEWIS NASH Enjoy wonderful jazz music by the Bobby Watson Quartet, which features Bobby Watson on saxophone, Stephen Scott on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. All shows offer extensive wine and beer service. $20-$65. 7 p.m.

Jazz

The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt Row, Phoenix; 602-795-0464, thenash.org.

AUG. 11-27 SHREK THE MUSICAL Presented by Valley Youth Theatre, guests of all ages will love the Tony Award-winning musical about the adventures of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona. $20-$38.50. See website for show times. Herberger Theater Center Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix; 602-2528497, herbergertheater.org.

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT THE HILLS

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Dance

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INSPIRACIÓN FLAMENCA RETURNS Part of the Live and Local

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series, guests will experience guitar, vocals, piano, percussion Flamenca, led by dancer Julia

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Arts, 7380 E. Second St.,

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Events AUG. 28

9TH ANNUAL FITZ’S SUPPER CLUB This year’s Grand Illusion dinner will be filled with magicians, mentalists and illusionists, as well as celebrity servers. This event supports Larry Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund. Individual ticket $750. 7-11 p.m. Dominick's Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; larryfitzgerald.com.

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AUG. 18 ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER’S SCIENCE WITH A TWIST This adult-only event is all about food science. Enjoy ice cream with a little liquid nitrogen, learn about carnivorous plants, understand the molecular gastronomy of red wine caviar and more. $12. 6-10 p.m. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602-716-2000, azscience.org.

AUG. 23 CARTWRIGHT’S AUGUST CHEF COLLABORATION DINNER “Food Without Borders: A Taste of Latin America” features a collaboration between Cartwright’s Chef Brett Vibber and Chef Fidencio Altariste of Toro at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Guests will enjoy an excellently prepared fourcourse dinner influenced by Latin American cuisine. $60 per person; $30 drink pairing option (tax and gratuity not included). 6:30 p.m. Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek; 480-488-8031, cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com.

AUG. 19-26 BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND CELEBRATES HONEY BEES Guests learn the importance of honey bees and enjoy educational talks, honey samplings and more. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale; 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

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In 1987, right before my parents and I moved to Scottsdale, we visited the Valley to tour its neighborhoods. On one of those outings we searched for ice cream, but could only find a closed Dairy Queen. The Valley has come a long way since then. Today, a vast selection of artisan ice cream shops with interesting concepts await locals and visitors alike, and each of them strive to elevate the frozen treat in a one-of-a-kind way. Here are some of the best destinations for frozen bliss.

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Baked Bear Monstrous ice cream sandwiches made to order is Baked Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment. Its craft ice cream is sandwiched between or paired with homemade cookies, brownies or donuts. Childhood friends Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger left their careers to serve these inventive sweets to the nation, and have since won the accolades of Forbes, Eater and Thrillist. 7366 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale thebakedbear.com

Sweet Republic Stunning sundaes and sinfully insane flavors like I Heart Bacon, which has sweet and savory chunks of caramelized smoky bacon, and Sichuan Orange Chocolate, a classic duo spiced up with tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper, have caught the attention of Bon Appetit, USA Today, TIME, Food Network and Cooking Channel. 9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 6054 N. 16 Street, Phoenix sweetrepublic.com

Le Macaron Like peanut butter and jelly, macarons and ice cream alone are a sweet treat, but together they make something memorable at Le Macaron. The shop recently added vanilla, strawberry, mango, coffee and green tea ice cream macaron sandwiches, as well as macaron sundaes. 15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale lemacaron-us.com

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Welcome to the COOLEST Spot in Arizona Sugar Bowl A Scottsdale mainstay established in 1958 and placed in the limelight by iconic “Family Circus” cartoonist Bill King, Sugar Bowl is an old-fashioned ice cream shop delightfully drenched in bubblegum pink decor. It serves classic shakes, malts and floats, as well as a menu of salads, sandwiches and soups. 4005 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale sugarbowlscottsdale.com

August 18, 2017 New Wave Market Also in Old Town Scottsdale, this brand-new shop features housemade ice cream churned with fresh, seasonal ingredients; waffle cones in traditional and creative flavors like chocolate and pretzel; and housemade toppings.

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Sweet Provisions Housed inside a charming and colorful space, Sweet Provisions scoops freshly-made ice cream made daily with local Arizona dairy ingredients. There’s also pies, cookies, bars, brownies and other made-from-scratch treats just like grandma used to make, and a colorful collection of classic candies and other childhood favorites. 8120 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale sweetprovisionsaz.com

Come and re-energize in the COOL mountain air. Stay and play in our 24 hour Casino, LIVE Enertainment six days a week including our Monday Fundy Comedy Show. 128 oversized rooms in our Hotel with a year-round pool and Jacuzzi or bring your RV and stay in one of the largest RV Parks on the mountain. Enjoy Live Poker and Blackjack or test you luck on over 800 Slot Machines. Treat yourself to our Snack Bar or dine in the Indian Pine Restuarant. Located at 777 Highway 260, 3 mile south of Pinetop, AZ For information go to Hon-Dah. com or Call 800- Way Up Hi (800-929-8744) or 928-369-0299 August 2017

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Churn This nostalgic ice cream parlor and candy store serves artisan ice cream, baked goods and candy-coated vintage treats, gifts and toys. Word on the street is that its homemade ice cream sandwich made with freshlybaked cookies will change your life. 5223 N. Central Ave., Phoenix churnaz.com Splurge Ice Cream and Candy Shop Located inside The Orchard Phoenix, a two-acre citrus farm recently transformed into indoor-outdoor dining and a splash pad, Splurge features more than a dozen flavors, 18 toppings and cones that include a gluten-free option. The shop is tucked into the back side of the complex. 7100 N. 12th St., Phoenix splurgephx.com Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream When it first opened in 1951, a night out for ice cream was the thing to do. Groups of families and friends would gather around one of Mary Coyle’s bistro tables to dig into the Grand Canyon, a 13-flavor mound of ice cream meant for a small village. It’s still on the menu, along with a full menu of ice cream sundaes and other menu items. 5823 N. Seventh St., Phoenix marycoyle.net

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Nestled in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is an elegant, Sonoraninspired ice cream trip. The Five-Diamond resort’s ice cream shop includes an old-fashioned soda fountain, where ice cream treats are buy one, get the second half off all summer long. Although not included in the special, its new Gutter Sundae, featuring five flavors of ice cream, sliced bananas, cookies, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, waffle cone, sprinkles and whipped cream is, perhaps, the ultimate indulgence. 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale fourseasons.com Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery “Maybe a cupcake will help?” That’s the thought behind Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, which serves cupcakes, shakes, ice cream sandwiches and Smash, the ultimate sweet treat that is a marriage of cupcake and ice cream. The shop serves 18 signature flavors crafted each morning from scratch in its rock-themed vibe. 4302 E. Ray Rd., Phoenix smallcakescupcakery.com

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Writer Grace Hill Photographers Bob Elenbaas and Cathy Franklin

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Beautiful and breathtaking. Dynamic and dangerous. That is the natural world around us. Here in America, we experience the glorious diversity of nature firsthand. The North boasts of freezing temperatures and high snowfall during long winter months. The Southeast features impressive and terrifying hurricanes. The Midwest succumbs to tornadoes that can stretch a mile wide. And the West finds itself rattled by frequent earthquakes of all magnitudes. Arizona has its own special relationship with nature. While most of our seasons are relatively uneventful, there is one time of the year that showcases some of Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best work: the summer monsoon season.

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On average, Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monsoon season begins between mid-June to early July, but it never seems to come soon enough. And while many residents of the Valley do not revel in the sweltering summer temperatures, those intense rays from the sun join with other weather conditions to create the right ingredients necessary to form the monsoon.

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Bob Elenbaas Hometown: Raised in California; spent working years in Kansas City, Missouri Current: Anthem

Photography experience: A dedicated amateur who developed a serious interest in landscape photography as an extension of his wilderness backpacking experiences. Photography Niche: “Landscape. I am frequently awed by both the literal and abstract beauty created by nature’s shapes, textures, colors and tones. My hope is that my photography is able to share with others at least some of that awe.” Capturing great storm photos: “Develop the mindset that bad weather can create great photo opportunities. Remember: You can’t have a rainbow without the rain! However, while storms and dramatic clouds can be very interesting, an image is made even more captivating when it also includes a compelling foreground and overall thoughtful composition.” Safe photography: “The number one concern has to be lightning, so always take appropriate precautions. Around Arizona, you also have to think about the possibility of a flash flood or high water, whether you are on foot or in your car.”

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While for some, the dry heat of early summer might be more desirable than the hot and humid days that come with the monsoon, there is a silver lining with that humidity. On the hottest part of those sticky days, if we are lucky, we begin to see large, ominous clouds forming above the mountains that surround the Valley. And if we are especially lucky, as those thunderstorms collapse, accompanying storms will form and head into the Phoenix metro area. These storms can be quite impressive, with flashes of lightning and loud claps of thunder.

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Of course, what we mostly hope will come with those storms is the monsoon rain. After months without rain, the desert landscape withers with excessive thirst, creating an environment conducive for wildfires to not only to begin, but also quickly grow. If monsoons only bring lightning, with no rain, more dry landscape can potentially ignite. So when it does rain, Valley residents come to a standstill. They watch the rain fall as if it were gold falling from the sky â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when it has been dry for so long, rain becomes just as precious and desirable.

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Cathy Franklin Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Current: Phoenix

Photography experience: “I studied photography while attending University of Oklahoma, and I have been photographing the beauty of Arizona and the monsoon storms since the early 1970s.” Photography Niche: Monsoon and lightning photography. Capturing great storm photos: Possess a lot of patience. “Check the radar, then go outside and look around. I try to plan ahead, so that I can be in the right place at the right time.” Safe photography: “Tell someone where you are going, and check in with them periodically. Take plenty of water, and always be aware of your surroundings. Stay close to your vehicle, and try to stay in front or parallel to a storm cell.” electricskies.com

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However, there is another way that the sky turns to gold â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well, to a golden shade. When those original thunderstorms collapse, they can force strong winds into the Valley that kick up all the dry dirt, creating an extensive dust storm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also known as a haboob â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that at its largest can be between 3,000 and 5,000 feet tall and 100 miles wide. That massive wall brings a golden blanket of dust from Tucson to Phoenix. While there is no other sight quite like it, the dust storm consequently produces dangerous

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driving conditions from its unexpected and instantaneous development and the thickness of the dust. With dust storms, flash floods and lightning strikes, the monsoon season definitely brings many dangers. Valley residents, therefore, should always remember to act with safety in mind when out during monsoon season. While there are dangers associated with the monsoon, most Valley residents would agree the monsoon rains come at

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just the right time and provide some of the best images captured by local photographers. Share your favorite Arizona monsoon photographs with our Images Arizona Facebook or Instagram pages using the hashtag, #iamAZproud and #imagesAZ.

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Writer Lara Piu Photographer Payson Roundup

No one could have predicted it 133 years ago, but Payson Pro Rodeo has since become the world’s oldest continuous rodeo. Not that it would have made any difference to its earliest contestants. The cowboys and ranch hands took pride in their skills and horses, and saw the rodeo as their chance to strut their stuff in the town square. It was how they had fun in the gap between spring and fall roundups at the ranch, and the entire town joined them. Many years had passed when, in 1972, Bill Armstrong became rodeo boss, but the event itself had changed very little. “It was a big party, with contestants who were eager to show off their skills and win the money and bragging rights for their event,” Bill recalls. Since his kids were rodeo competitors, he’d been part of the rodeo scene for a long time. “I was always close to rodeo with my children competing in school,” he explains. “Several went on to be professional rodeo contestants.”

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Being the rodeo boss has kept him busy over the past 45 years. Bill works with sponsors, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the rodeo’s board of directors and contestants. He sources items for awards like buckles and spurs, and coordinates everything that goes into making the rodeo happen. He’s among the nearly 180 volunteers who donate approximately 16,500 hours of blood, sweat and tears to make it happen each year.

was an honor and a testament to how we treat contestants. We regularly get several world champions. Contestants have to hit a lot of rodeos to qualify for those finals. In August, there are areas where within a few hundred miles there are five to six rodeos that make it easy for them to hit several in a short time. We get our share because of our reputation, but if you are in the hunt and need points to qualify, you have to make the most of your time.”

“Lord knows I live it yearlong, and on a full-time, 24/7 basis weeks before each rodeo,” he says.

He also loves the community feedback.

Sometimes, there actually is blood involved — like the time Bill got caught in the line of fire. “I was run over by a bull while pulling a chute gate and broke my leg and foot in several places,” he recalls. “They taped me up and we finished the bull riding before I could get it fixed.” Bill’s reward is in the 200-plus contestants who show up to compete, many of them top contenders. “Several years back, we had 16 of the top 20 contestants — world champions — come to compete in our rodeo,” he says. “That

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“The best part is hearing people compliment our rodeo for being so well run,” he says. “That is a testament to our committee and how hard they work. Recently, two judges from the PRCA officiating at our rodeo came to me to thank us for putting on such a great and professional rodeo. It is gratifying for me to see the efforts of our committee to bring such a great event to our town and to fans.” Bill’s counterpart John Landino, who serves as the rodeo’s director of marketing and public relations, agrees that the community feedback makes it gratifying. “We get people from all over the world — France, Germany,

Norway, Finland, Spain, Australia and the like come to and come back to our rodeo,” John explains. “We receive many compliments from those who attend other larger rodeos about how ours is really run well and is great fun.” For John, the rodeo also provides a chance to connect with the community’s Western heritage, all while helping charitable causes. “I enjoy helping kids and the charities we support,” he says. Each year, the rodeo grants five scholarships to local high school seniors for both college and vocational studies, and helps other charities such as breast cancer and veteran support groups, as well as school programs. Plus, it’s fun, he adds. “Rodeo is great family entertainment,” John explains. “It provides excitement. It is fast-paced and, if you think about it, was the original X Games. The atmosphere is like a fair with the vendors, music and lively activity to keep you involved through the whole performance.” Held on August 18 and 19, this year’s rodeo will include entertainment, a parade and a fundraiser, in addition to the competition. Rodeo performances start at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night and at 1 p.m. on Saturday; spectators can arrive up to two hours earlier. On Friday, there’s a Tough Enough to Wear Pink night, a fundraiser party benefiting local breast cancer support groups. On Saturday, a Patriot Performance will honor returning, fallen and wounded veterans. A special tribute during the rodeo featuring the U.S. Marines Mounted Color Guard will also be held. There will also be a parade on August 19 at 9 a.m. on Payson’s historic Main Street. It will feature the U.S. Marines Mounted Color Guard; clowns; rodeo queens and their courts; the Payson High School band; floats; riders; first responder teams; real cowboys and cowgirls; cars; tractors; team bands and units of the El Zaribah Shriners. And if you still have some giddyup in your saddle, head to the dance at the rodeo grounds, which starts at 9 p.m. each night. It’s family-friendly and free for rodeo ticket holders. paysonprorodeo.com

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Writer Katherine Braden Photographer Loralei Lazurek

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For many artists, nature serves as the perfect muse. Marty Gibson discovered her first floral inspiration between the lines of a coloring book. “When I was little, I remember trying to color a lily with a white crayon,” she says. “I was getting so frustrated! My dad sat down next to me and began coloring in the picture of a rose. His rose had shades of pink and orange, and the leaves had bits of yellow. It was magic! I think that’s where it all started.” But growing up in a small Kansas farming community in the mid-20th century didn’t provide many artistic outlets for a young girl. “I had no artistic mentors,” Marty says. “I wanted to get out, but I knew I had to pay my own way.” She initially began working toward a bachelor’s degree in interior design at the University of Kansas, but quickly switched to study studio painting and graphic design instead. It was this change that ultimately drew her to painting. “Graphic design was my occupation,” Marty says, “but painting was always my passion.”

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After graduation, Marty held a plethora of graphic design jobs. While working in the Macy’s advertising department, her superiors discovered she could draw lace.

Though abstract, a lot of Marty’s art is inspired by the biomedical and seemingly invisible truths uncovered by the microscope. Her art, an exploration of form and color, is also a literal representation of the hidden realities that surround us.

“I got stuck doing lingerie ads for newspaper,” Marty says with a chuckle. “I was so bored.” Additionally, she worked as creative director for her graphic design partnership, and later became a graphics specialist for Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. There, she supported 12 doctors studying diseases at a microscopic level, developing imagery for their National Institutes of Health grants and lectures. “They would request an illustration that depicted their cellular work and offer their squiggly drawings,” she explains. “I would say ‘OK, I’ll try to clarify that,’ and we worked our way through the process. It was a terrific challenge.” It was there Marty discovered how creative science could be, though her fascination with the subject has been lifelong. As a child, Marty loved sci-fi movies. She remembers making paper dolls in third grade and dressing them in exotic costumes inspired by films like “Flash Gordon.”

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"Unraveling," acrylic mixed media, 24-by-18 inches

“Once, a woman had her checkbook out to buy a painting,” she recalls. “She thought it depicted angels, so she asked for the title of the piece. Well, the title was ‘T. Cruzi,’ and it was inspired and named after the parasite that causes sleeping sickness! “When I told her, the woman gasped and put her checkbook away,” she adds, laughing.

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To Marty, it doesn’t matter what the viewer sees, but it does help to have a backstory to get her started with a piece. She likes translating an idea into an image. “Ultimately, art is not an intellectual activity,” she says. “It is an intuitive, visceral process, both in the creation and in the viewing, and should be experienced as such.” Before starting any piece, Marty researches and gains a better understanding of her idea. Some works flow without difficulty, practically painting themselves, while others are more demanding and obstinate. One of the most rewarding parts of the process for Marty is when she feels like she has captured the idea she was after. “Seeing someone look at my painting and get a certain smile — you know they’re getting it,” she says. Marty works in liquid acrylic and paints very wet. Because her paintings require layer upon layer, it’s a long process. When she’s not painting, she spends a lot of time in her Scottsdale studio doing research. In addition to acrylic paintings, Marty creates one-ofa-kind monotypes and collagraph monoprints. For the monotypes, Marty brushes ink on a Plexiglas plate and runs it through the press. For the monoprints, the plate surface is built up using a variety of materials, such as paper and dried corn silk. Marty then paints them with Akua soy oil inks and runs the plate through the press. The prints are never the same, as each accumulates layers of subtle color. “It’s a very painterly process,” she says. Currently, Marty is exploring the evolution of the written language in her lexicon painting series. “How did we as a species develop the only written form of communication?” she asks. Observing her work, it is easy to see how the graphic designer and painter have merged to create a construction of shape and color, dancing together in delicate harmony to depict an idea. For Marty, it’s about what speaks to you as an individual.

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“Each of us sees and reacts differently to colors, shapes and marks,” she says. “Our choices reflect our personality.” Marty’s work can be found at the Herberger Theater Art Gallery, the Holland Gallery of Fine Art and the Desert Foothills Library. This month, you can also catch her work in a group show at Carefree’s Fearless Art Works. As a longtime member of the Sonoran Arts League, Marty hopes the community will continue to support local artists, as well as art programs in schools. “We’d like your support for artwork that intrigues you and makes you think,” she says. Lucky for us, her artwork does just that. martygibson.com

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Above: "ABCs," acrylic mixed media, 36-by-48 inches Left column top to bottom: "Alchemy," acrylic mixed media, 50-by-36 inches; "Enigma," acrylic mixed media, 36-by-36 inches; "Beneath Memory," acrylic mixed media, 48-by-40 inches.

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You may not realize it, but behind the scenes, coffee shops invest hours of consideration, planning, selection and applied education into the coffee beans they buy and brew. Before your favorite bevy is served, many hands had an impact and many minds had a say in that Instagram-worthy cuppa joe. So what is all the fuss about? Press Coffee Roasters answers that very question every Saturday morning at its Coffee 101 tasting class. Held at Scottsdale Quarter at 10 a.m., the local coffee shop and roaster shares everything you need to know in a one-hour session: the ins and outs of coffee beans, the regions where they are grown around the world, and more. Known for its high-quality coffee beans and brewing methods, the class supports the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to spread its coffee knowledge and passion with the community.

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First, experts from Press Coffee Roasters guide you through a brief history of each coffee and how their journey from seed to cup has created the flavors you taste today. Then, just as a professional bean buyer would, you’ll partake in a coffee cupping, where you’ll evaluate the beans and roasts of four distinctly different coffees. It’s a fun and interactive experience filled with learning, smelling and (if you do it right, loud) slurping. By the end, you’ll be ready to join, or perhaps lead, the coffee conversation with a new understanding of and appreciation for the coffee you love. Registration for tasting classes is $10 and participants receive a $10 gift card redeemable at any of Press Coffee Roasters’ three Valley locations. Space is limited and advance registration is advised. Sign up on the company’s website. If brain food is called for afterward, Press Coffee Roasters has added four new avocado toasts to the menu. Order yours plain, with egg or select from one of three topping combinations. The caprese avocado toast is loaded with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, then finished with a drizzle of thick, caramellike balsamic vinegar. The protein avocado toast is topped with bacon, sausage and cojita cheese. And the BFT avocado toast is heaping with bacon, feta and cherry tomatoes. If a wrap is more your style, the turkey bacon wrap has layers of arugula, cheddar, avocado, tomato and fresh turkey slices. It’s slathered with honey mustard and neatly pulled together in an oversized, fresh tortilla. presscoffee.com

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Writer Lara Piu Photographer Michele Dawson Photography

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Back in January, Boulder Creek High School senior Paityn Lauzon was a finalist in the Youth America Grand Prix Phoenix Division, the world’s largest ballet competition. Yet she can’t remember the moment her dance career began — understandable, considering she was only 3 years old at the time. “I was so young when I started, and it’s all I’ve ever known,” Paityn says. Before that, she watched her sister Kayleigh at dance recitals and competitions. “I’m sure I was so excited to finally be able to take my own classes instead of watching everyone else,” she adds. Paityn is just as enthusiastic today — perhaps more. “I get so excited once I’m standing side stage, ready to go on. I’m all warmed up, jumping up and down, ready to get onto the stage,” she says, explaining the adrenaline-filled anticipation before she performs. “All I need is a good luck jelly bean and quick hugs from my mom and teachers, and then I’m ready to perform.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no better feeling than when your performance can move more than just yourself, but the audience, too...â&#x20AC;?

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At the studio where Paityn studies, Arizona Dance Artistry (AZDA), she trains 10 hours a week. She’s also a teacher’s assistant for another five hours.

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“I love seeing our little ones grow from the beginning of the year to the end,” she says. During competition seasons or production rehearsals, Paityn trains six to seven days a week and logs up to eight hours a day on the weekends. For the past two seasons, Paityn performed as Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Phoenix Youth Ballet Theatre production of “The Nutcracker.” In May, she performed the role of Giselle in the namesake classical ballet story. When we spoke to the professional ballerina in the making, she was in the midst of a seven-week intensive summer program at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, which involves nine hours of classes six days a week. Last summer she attended Boca Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive and the summer before that, she studied with Grand Rapids Ballet. “Ballet is year-round for me, so I only get a couple weeks off for the whole year,” Paityn says. “Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on things since I can't hang out with my friends as often, but ballet will always come first in my life.” Yet her schedule comparison.

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“Most ballet dancers my age choose to do online courses and go to dance during the day, as well as all afternoon and evening,” she explains. “I've always wanted to keep a small amount of normalcy in my busy schedule, so I go to school full time and take classes afterward.” On a school day, she participates in BC’s dance program.

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“Luckily my high school has an amazing dance program directed by Stacy Shane,” she says. “I’ve been in Performance Dance Ensemble since my freshman year. It's always been one of the

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highlights of my day.”

“I love dance, I love my studio, but most importantly I love my teachers,” she says. “Samantha, Melissa, Elizabeth, Hailey and Jenna are constantly pushing me past my limits and strengthening me as a dancer. They really are my second family. Having my parents, siblings and teachers supporting me only makes me want to improve and keep dancing.”

With a 4.0 GPA and 22 college credits from AP and dual classes under her belt, it’s safe to say her approach works. “Graduating will be bittersweet because I actually love high school,” Paityn adds. At AZDA, Paityn studies ballet technique, pointe and variations classes. She has also studied contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap, hiphop, modern and classical ballet. “My teachers have instilled in me the importance of being well rounded in all different categories of dance, even though I'd rather be doing only ballet,” Paityn explains.

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In fact, there was a bit of magic the first time she walked into AZDA. “I had barely turned 10 at the time, but it just felt like it was meant to be and I knew that AZDA was where I belonged,” she explains. “I met the studio’s owner and director, Samantha Gobeille, that day and I instantly knew that she was going to have a huge impact on my life. I wouldn't be half the dancer I am today without Miss Sam and all of my dance teachers now.”

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And there’s also those gratifying moments when she creates joy through her work. “There is no better feeling than when your performance can move more than just yourself, but the audience, too,” she says. “That is my absolute favorite thing about dancing.” Her secret to success? Not having one. “I don’t think there is ever a secret to success,” she explains. “As long as you go into things working hard with passion and determination, you will make it to where you are meant to be.” Paityn credits the strong work ethic that her parents instilled in her and her siblings. “I am always wanting to do my best and try my hardest in every aspect of life, whether it’s school work or dancing,” she says. “I try to stay focused and listen to the corrections I am given so that I can always apply them. I keep a journal in my dance bag at all times so that I can write down the corrections I remember from class and then read over them the next day. I make healthy choices to prevent injuries, and I put in as much effort as I possibly can every single day.” After high school, Paityn hopes to get into a professional company. She also wants to go to college, and hopes to find a ballet company that allows dancers to earn a college degree while dancing. Otherwise, she wants to attend a college with a strong classical ballet program. Either way, her dance story will continue. “There is nothing else I could ever see myself doing,” she says.

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Just in time for summer, Sonata’s Restaurant has added a bevy of light new cocktails with bright, fresh ingredients. Located at 10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., the modern European restaurant named for its owner, Sonata Molocajeviene Tuft, was designed to turn down the heat. “We’re bringing another level of flavor and intrigue to our drink menu with these specialty cocktails that are cool, refreshing and perfect for hot summer nights,” says Sonata’s chief operating officer and chief designer, Deividas Molocajevas. Sonata’s new cocktails, sangrias and mules are combating rising temps with drinks like Summer Water, made with Absolut Peppar, watermelon, basil, lime, honey and black pepper, or Mango Fire, which has tequila, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple, lime and honey. There’s also the Spa Day, a cocktail of Effen Cucumber Vodka, cucumber, dill, basil, elderflower, honey and lemon, and a similarly cooling Razztastic drink that features Absolut Vanilla, raspberry, almond, mint, cinnamon and lime. The restaurant’s new Smokey Old Fashioned is made with hickory smoke and a fun choice for theatrics. In fact, there are several drink items with flair and fun names such as the Currant Affairs, the I’m Blue No More and the Rubus Fip.

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Sangrias include seasonal white, red and rosé, and there is also a selection of cucumber basil, watermelon, raspberry vanilla, blueberry and black sage mules. A variety of wines, Champagnes, bottled and draught beers, freshly-squeezed juices, hot brewed and iced teas, and specialty coffees round out the available beverage options.

Polish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, French, Irish and other European cuisines. “We wanted to take the best foods from all over Europe and bring them to Scottsdale,” Sonata explains. The concept was in part developed by husband-and-wife team

Buy a drink for less during happy hour every Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., during which you can order a specialty cocktail such as the seasonal Lemon Drop, Grapefruit Spritz and Red Light, as well as select wines, Champagne, rotating tap beers and whiskey for a mere $5.

Andrew and Laura Bucas, who own two successful European restaurants in Chicago: Grand Dukes and Old Vilnius. Executive chef Josh Bracher, who has worked at popular Valley restaurants including Posh, Tanzy and Second Story Liquor Bar, leads the kitchen staff.

Refreshments are easily paired with the restaurant’s summerfriendly food items such as its wild mushroom flatbread, which is baked naan bread topped with caramelized onions, fontina cheese sauce, a touch of white truffle oil and balsamic reduction, herbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano; or the chicken shashlik, which comes with a chilled hummus.

Sonata’s dining area has plush booths, table tops and high bar tables, as well as accommodations for larger groups. A large patio features a bar and elements of an upscale-yetcomfortable backyard, such as artificial grass and fire pits.

Sonata’s opened late last year and its menu is a selection of the owner’s Lithuanian-born recipes combined with modern, elegant interpretations of traditional Lithuanian, German,

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“We wanted to display a clean, modern look combined with glamour,” Deividas says. sonatasrestaurant.com

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Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

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For maximum refreshment this summer, treat your guests to some frozen blackberry lemonade. This fruity, frozen concoction whips up quickly in the blender and is the perfect cure for those blazing summer days.

Frozen Blackberry Lemonade Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients: For the blackberry syrup: 1 cup blackberries, frozen or fresh 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3/4 cup cold water 2-3 cups ice Directions: To make the blackberry syrup, place the blackberries, sugar and 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the blackberries are soft, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard the leftover seeds and pulp. Place the remaining blackberry syrup into the refrigerator until chilled.

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Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder salt and pepper to taste skewers (for grilling) red cabbage slaw (see recipe) corn tortillas green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Fire-grilled chili lime shrimp are cradled in a bed of tangy red cabbage slaw and wrapped in a warm tortilla for a light, yet super satisfying dinner. Make extra, because these mouthwatering shrimp tacos go quickly.

Shrimp Directions: Soak the skewers in a pan of water for at least an hour, ideally overnight. In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes, then carefully skewer the shrimp. Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, heat the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side. To serve: Place a heaping spoonful of the red cabbage slaw onto each corn tortilla. Top with the shrimp and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. Red Cabbage Slaw Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon honey salt and pepper to taste 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 1/3 cup carrots, shredded 1/4 cup onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped Slaw Directions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt and pepper. Right before serving, add the red cabbage, carrots, onions and cilantro. Toss gently to coat. Enjoy!

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