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COMMUNITY EVENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

THE DESERT ADORNED

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

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It's the most beautiful time of the year to be an Arizonan! From desert blooms to art festivals to outdoor fun, there's no better opportunity to get out and spend time with friends and neighbors!

Around our house, conversations this time of year revolve around tee times and golf tournaments—and it turns out, ours is not the only household where days often go by 18 holes at a time. Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been spending a lot of afternoons on the golf course, too.

I first met Fitz at a PXG event a couple of years back. Like most people who have spent time with him, I was impressed by his integrity and genuine honesty. Though he said at the time he was interested in doing an article, I was surprised to answer my phone last month to hear his voice at the other end of the line.

It's been an honor to put this month's issue together, not only because of the time we spent with the incomparable Larry Fitzgerald, but because once again I was reminded of the many talented, passionate people who make our community unique. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited material.

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Cheers—and fore!

Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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When ceramist Christopher Heede sits at his potter’s wheel the weekend of March 9 through 11, he’ll be surrounded by a large crowd of people as he throws his clay. But rather than demonstrating in his popular studio, Heede’s creative process will be on display at the Sonoran Festival of Art Extravaganza at Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

Coordinated by the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and will feature a diverse selection of juried artists who will exhibit and sell their paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, photography and mixed media creations.

In addition, the event will feature art workshops and demonstrations, culinary arts demonstrations, and the performing arts as well as a community resource expo featuring area non-profits, businesses, health, public safety and other educational information, and a youth art “For Art Stuff” garage sale fundraiser.

“We’re very excited to announce a new partnership with the Arizona Culinary Institute,” said Pat BellDemers, Sonoran Arts League executive director.

“During all three days, their master chefs and students will work closely with the executive chef and owner, Carlos Marquez, from Indigo Crow to create a culinary courtyard in front of the popular restaurant.

“A craft beer garden will accompany the food area, and 25 percent of all food and beverage sales will benefit the Sonoran Arts League. In addition, visitors will be able to see the culinary masters create sugar sculptures, chocolate boxes and other creative culinary pieces of art.”

A FASCINATION WITH CLAY Heede is a long-time member of the Sonoran Arts League, and his Scottsdale studio is a popular stop on the league’s annual Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour in November. Not only do patrons stop to view his contemporary Raku vessels, decorative wall sculptures, ceramic pots and other stoneware, but his studio includes unique architectural elements and lush landscaping featuring more than 1,500 plants.

“I hired local architect William Bruder to design my studio in 1983, and then spent the next year building it myself,” Heede said. “While the construction took place, I lived on the grounds in a teepee with my dog and the coyotes for company. The experience of teepee life and building a structure with only basic construction skills was scary, yet awesome and exciting.

It was a transformational phase of my life in which I grew stronger emotionally and creatively.”

Heede’s passion for art dates back to his early childhood.

When he was eight years old, his family moved to Greece for two years, which had a big influence on him.

“I visited many ruins and museums throughout Greece, Italy and Germany,” he said. “My mother was a folk artist

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Sonoran Festival of Art Extravaganza Friday–Sunday, March 9–11 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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and my father could build anything.

We always had a wood shop.”

At age 15, he was accepted into a gifted art program, where he painted and started working in clay. The clay fascinated him, and he was immediately hooked.

“My nickname in high school was Dr. Mud because I was always covered in clay,” he said, laughing.

Inspired by Greek and Asian cultures, the beauty of nature and the vivid colors of the desert, Heede is always trying to expand his skills and push the envelope. His studio has three kilns—all of which he built himself, and has had to rebuild more than once.

In his most recent collection, he has been intrigued with making Rakucovered jars with exotic hardwood handles, such as tiger wood, purple heart, and zebra wood. He carves the wooden handles with a rough body grinder, leaving the marks and angular edges, and then finishes them with four coats of lacquer.

“They are like people with a hat on, giving them personality, all one of a kind,” he said.

In addition to having a booth at the festival, Heede will demonstrate all three days from noon to 12:30 p.m. near the center gazebo.

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CHEFS TO SCULPT WITH SUGAR, CHOCOLATE AND FRUIT Festival patrons also will be treated to captivating onehour demonstrations by Arizona Culinary Institute chefs at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day of the festival, just outside of Indigo Crow restaurant.

Friday, March 9, Chef Tracy Dewitt, a five-time Food Network Challenge award winner, will make sugar sculptures using techniques such as blowing, casting and pulling.

Chocolate lovers won’t want to miss Chef Jennifer Sedig Saturday, March 10 as she creates chocolate boxes and other abstract creations. Then, Sunday March 11, Chef Santos Villarico will create colorful fruit and vegetable carvings.

Chef Robert Wilson co-founded the Arizona Culinary Institute in 2001. The prestigious Scottsdale school has graduated 1,650 students, including former Governor Fife Symington.

Wilson said he hopes patrons to the festival will become excited about culinary arts and learn more about what the school has to offer.

“Culinary art is considered a fine art because it requires artistic skill, hard work and a lot of passion,” Chef Wilson said. “Students who attend Arizona Culinary Institute are exposed to great instructors who share their skills and passion with them, but in the end, whether it’s creating culinary art or grilling a steak, the students have to put in the hard work and long hours to succeed.”

Unlike a ceramic vessel or painting, the life span of culinary art is short.

“Sugar sculptures don’t travel well and break. Chocolate melts, and fruit and vegetables perish, so the art will only be available for viewing for an hour or so after the demonstration ends,” he said.

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Experience Garden Party

Saturday, March 10 5–9:00 p.m.

Stagecoach Village Courtyard 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek Free admission 480-575-6624 sonoranartsleague.org

GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER The Sonoran Art League’s annual garden party fundraiser and silent auction will take place Saturday, March 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the open courtyard of Stagecoach Village, along with the awards celebration for K-12 students. Admission is free, with 25 percent of all food and beverage sales benefitting the league. The fundraiser will also feature live music and a silent auction that will include more than 120 items.

“We invite everyone to come experience the arts and help us celebrate our creative community,” Bell-Demers said. “Whether you are a serious collector or just looking for inspiration, you’ll find a diverse selection of original fine art. Between the visual, culinary and performing arts, and our community resource expo, this will be a fantastic event!” sonoranartsleague.org 480-575-6624

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Amanda Christmann

MARCH 3, 4

60TH ANNUAL INDIAN FAIR & ART MARKET Welcome more than 600 Native juried artists for the 60th Annual

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WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR Come hear the sweet voices of the Watoto Children’s Choir. This group has traveled from Uganda to present a concert as part of the Living Music Performance Series at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. Audiences will be inspired as the children sing, dance and celebrate their story of hope.

Donations welcomed. 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 7 p.m. 480-488 2081; ctlcarefree.org

MARCH 2–4

MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL The West Coast’s only 100 percent non-profit music festival will feature nationally known artists like Passion Pit, Dr. Dog, Big Gigantic, Griz, Nick Murphy, Flume, Kid Cudi, the Flaming Lips and more. Singleday and three-day admission available. See website for details.

Margaret T. Hance Park, 1200 N. 1st St., Phoenix. 602-343-0453; m3ffest.com

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Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market. This event is the second largest Indian market in the country, and a gathering place for art lovers and the community to celebrate and learn about Native arts and cultures. $10–$20; free for children 16 and under; two-day deluxe passes and Best of Show event tickets available. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun. 602-252-8840; heard.org

MARCH 8

A STEAMTASTIC EVENT! Make your own bubble gum, extract DNA from a strawberry, practice your fingerprinting skills and so much more at this PVCC Black Mountain Campus event to celebrate STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math. As the skies darken, the event will turn into a stargazing party. Free. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. STEAMtastic is from 5–8 p.m.; star party 7–10 p.m. RSVP for STEAMtastic at 602-493-2600; paradisevalley.edu. Star party RSVP to events@pasaz.org.

MARCH 2–4 7TH ANNUAL TOUR D’ARTISTES

Fifteen studios and galleries and over 80 artists will be featured at the 7th Annual Tour d’ Artistes studio tour and sale in Fountain Hills. Interact with local

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artists, observe demonstrations and see some of the area’s most beautiful works of painting, glass, metal sculpture, digital photography, jewelry, printmaking, mixed media and fiber art.

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MARCH 8

YOU DON’T KNOW ME, ARIZONA Marshall Shore, Arizona’s hip historian, presents “You Don’t Know Me, Arizona,” an entertaining program that reveals the ways Arizona affected the U.S. social landscape with its unique history, collection of personalities and iconic places.

Free with admission. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale.

7–8 p.m. 480-686-9539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org Photo Courtesy Scottsdale Museum of the West

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MARCH 8

10TH ANNUAL RYAN HOUSE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST More than 1,000 guests are expected to hear stories of courage, life and love at Arizona Biltmore Resort. Funds raised will provide respite and end of life care to children with life-limiting conditions. Free. Arizona Biltmore Resort, Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 7–9 a.m. RSVP 602-2000767; ryanhouse.org

MARCH 9 PARSONS DANCE

Parsons Dance, an internationally celebrated dance troupe that creates and performs contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry, takes the stage to wow the audience at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. $39–$69; half off for patrons 29 and younger. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

MARCH 9–11

SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL A three-day celebration of creativity and the arts, the 48th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival will take place at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Civic Center Park. Proceeds benefit the programs of the non-profit Scottsdale Arts. See website for pricing and discounts.

7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale.

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FOWL PLAY AT ADELANTE GALLERY One of Cave Creek’s newest galleries, Adelante at the historic Spanish Village, is hosting a special event, Fowl Play, featuring avian-inspired art to benefit Foothills Library. Come check out Adelante, which features classy and quirky finds, many of which are created by talented local artists. Fowl Play runs March 10–18. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., Carefree. Reception to be held 5–7 p.m. March 10. adelantegallery.com Artwork Courtesy Adelante Gallery

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Live Carefree.

Live Fully.

MARCH 9–11; 16, 17

DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH Award-winning street fusion, non-profit EPIK Dance Company brings a dynamic full-length

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stage show to Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. See website for schedule and ticket prices. 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix. epicdanceco.org

MARCH 10

SOLDIER’S BEST FRIEND ROTARY BENEFIT Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will host its third annual fundraising event to benefit Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria

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based charity that aids veterans and rescue dogs. Enjoy wine or beer, dinner and appetizers, live music by The Last Straw and opportunities to bid on silent and live auction items. $40.

Pinnacle Peak Village General Store, 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. 5:30–8:30 p.m. rotaryscottsdalenorth.org.

MARCH 10, 11 7TH ANNUAL SOUTHEAST ARIZONA WINE GROWERS FESTIVAL Celebrate Arizona’s oldest and original wine county— the American Viticulture Area—at the Wine Growers Festival. Blues music, food, art, jewelry vendors and more. $25 advance tickets include souvenir wine glass and 10 tasting tickets; $30 on day of event. Kief-Joshua Vineyards, 370 Elgin Rd., Elgin.

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MARCH 15

14TH ANNUAL TASTE OF FOOTHILLS MOBILITY FUNDRAISER For those who are not aware of the fantastic work Foothills Caring Corps is doing for seniors and those in need in our community, this food, wine and craft beer tasting is the perfect opportunity to find out what it’s all about, and to support one aspect— transportation for seniors—of their important work. $50 per person, or $1,000 for 10 VIP tickets. Stagecoach Village, 7100 Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 5–8:30 p.m. 480-4881105; foothillscaringcorps.com Photo Courtesy Foothills Caring Corps

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MARCH 11

HOMES THROUGH TIME TOUR Four extraordinary homes open for you to tour and enjoy in this year’s Cave Creek Museum Homes Through Time Tour.

Homes include Wind Horse Ranch B&B and Equestrian Resort, Coffee-O’Malley Home & Art Studio, the Monachino Home, and the Davidson Home. $35 before March 5, $40 after until sold out. Ticket purchase and addresses available by phone or at Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com

MARCH 11

BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Anthropologist and archaeologist R.E. Burrillo will discuss early exploration and investigations, modern research efforts and the successes and challenges facing Bears Ears National Monument’s protection at the Arizona Archaeology Society monthly meeting. Free. Maitland Hall, The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7:30 p.m. azarchsoc.wildapricot.org M arch 2018

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MARCH 17 MUTTON BUSTIN’

Kids 4–7 years old are invited to compete in this “sheep”ish

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ETHNOBOTANY WORKSHOP

The Desert Awareness Committee is partnering with Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center to present an informative and exciting ethnobotany workshop.

Register online. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 480-471-3621; southwestwildlife.org

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CHARLES KING: VESSEL AND VOICE Gallerist, researcher, and author Charles King discusses the artistry, history and position of Pueblo pottery in the world of ceramics and provides an overview of his most recently completed book, “Spoken Through Clay.” Free with admission. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale.

1–2 p.m. 480-686-9539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org

MARCH 16 MARCH MEGA HITS

The sensational tribute band ABBAFAB brings the ABBA songbook to Pinnacle Concert Series with mega hits Waterloo, Fernando, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and more! $35–$50; free with student ID. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480-303-2474; pinnacleconcerts.com

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event. Parents must sign waiver and bring their own safety gear. $10 per child. Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek.

Sign up begins at 11:30 a.m.; competition begins at 12:30 p.m. cavecreekrodeo.com

MARCH 16–18 FOUNTAIN O'GREEN IN FOUNTAIN HILLS

There’s nothing like St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Fountain

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Hills! The Fountain O’Green artisan market features more than 100 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, local food vendors and live entertainment. Be sure to come March 17 at noon when the fountain turns green!

Free. 16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-488-2014; magicbirdfestivals.com

MARCH 16–18

CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL Visit downtown Carefree for the 23rd Annual Fine Art and Wine Festival. More than 150 award-winning fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad display paintings of all mediums and subjects. Live music, great food and wine! $10 tasting fee. $3 admission; parking is free. 101 Easy Street, Carefree.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-837-5637; thunderbirdartists.com

MARCH 17

CAVE CREEK RODEO PARADE See the parade as it winds

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though historic downtown Cave Creek. Free. Historic downtown Cave Creek. 9 a.m. cavecreekrodeo.com

MARCH 17

KICK IT UP AT THE KICK-OFF RODEO DANCE Hit the dance floor to celebrate the rodeo. Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 8 p.m. cavecreekrodeo.com

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MARCH 23–25 CAVE CREEK RODEO

Polish your buckle and dust off your boots for the 41st year of rodeo fun in Cave Creek! $22 in advance; $25 at the gate; free for kids 5 and under. Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., Cave Creek. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m.

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MARCH 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY ART AT EL PEDREGAL The Gallery at el Pedregal will hold its St Patrick’s Day art exhibition and sale featuring life casting demonstration by Gullwing and fused glass by Kathy Nelson. Music will be provided by Rock the District, and there will be plenty of food and refreshments. Free. 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., second floor, Carefree. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6624

MARCH 22

GIRLS’ BUNCO NIGHT OUT Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills invites you to a fun-filled evening of Bunco at Coolwater Christian Church to benefit Live Your Dream education and training awards for women; Dream It, Be It career support for girls; and Bobcat Closet clothing and shoes for children in need. $25 ticket includes a game card, chili bar, dessert and beverage. 28181 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. 6 p.m. 602-568-5005; sisaguarofoothills.org

MARCH 22–24 ROCK!

Scorpius Dance Theatre is bringing back ROCK, a popular show that pays homage to rock music spanning several decades.

This high impact, entertaining show features jaw dropping dance and aerial works set to a wide variety of rock music,

Event Schedule MARCH 16 - 18 Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival APRIL - MAY Musicians & Artisans in the Gardens CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS Stroll four acres and see rare and fascinating desert plant specimens.

Open 365 days a year!

FREE ADMISSION.

Shop. Dine. Live Carefree!

including classic rock, grunge, punk rock, big hair bands, and more. $20–$30. Phoenix Theatre's Hormel Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. 602-2542151; scorpiusdance.com

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MARCH 23

DAVID LEE MURPHY IN CONCERT If you’re a true country fan, you probably break out in song when you hear the words “dust on the bottle.” The incomparable David Lee Murphy will be in concert at Harold’s Corral to kick off the first night of the Cave Creek Rodeo. Free with rodeo ticket; $22 without. 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 10 p.m. cavecreekrodeo.com

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MARCH 23–25

FOUNTAIN HILLS FINE ART & WINE AFFAIRE Mark your calendar for the last event of Thunderbird Artists’ festival season, the Fountain Hills Fine Art and Wine Affaire. $3; free for Fountain Hills residents. 16810 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. thunderbirdartists.com

MARCH 23

PHOENIX SYMPHONY CHORUS Pinnacle Concert Series presents the ever-popular Phoenix Symphony Chorus, led by concert master Dr. Thomas Bookhout. This will be an

Meet Artists Working in Studios PLUS—Glass Blowing Classes!

480-837-7163 ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com 26540 N Scottsdale Rd Every Day of the Week through March 25 10-week Season Pass $10; Military/Seniors $8 • Open Daily 10am-6pm

evening to remember! $25–$40; free with student ID. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480-3032474; pinnacleconcerts.com

MARCH 25

DODGE FOR DREAMS Global Rescue Project will host a 40-team dodgeball tournament to raise funds for Village of Life school and home in Ghana, which houses, educates and provides medical care and job training for children rescued from human slavery. Team registration includes t-shirt, meal and beverage. Spectators welcome! Silent auction, food and drinks available. Adults $50; students 12–17, $30.

Victorium, 9219 E. Hidden Spur Trail, Scottsdale. 4–8 p.m. 602435-6866; globalrescueproject.org

CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL MAR 16-18 101 Easy Street, Carefree

FOUNTAIN HILLS FINE ART & WINE AFFAIRE MAR 23-25 16810 E Ave of the Fountains, Ftn Hills

Meet renowned artists, stroll throughout juried fine arts, enjoy sipping fine wines and listening to live music. $3 Admission • Held Outdoors • 10am-5pm

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MARCH 28 THE OK CHORALE

Join Yodeling Al, Jingle’n Jud and Tumbleweed Tony, members of the OK Chorale, for an entertaining program of songs and stories about the Old West.

The OK Chorale blends comedy, and tales both true and mythical, into a Western musical revue. Free with admission.

Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 1–2 p.m. 480-6869539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org Photo Courtesy Scottsdale Museum of the West

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG WOMEN Desert Foothills Woman’s Club is proud to offer scholarships for graduating high school senior women with economic and family challenges that may prevent them from continuing their education. Apply prior to March 30. Applications and requirements are available through local high school counseling offices. For questions, call 480-575-8407. Mail applications to DFWC, PO Box 958, Carefree, AZ 85377.

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There’s nowhere quite like Cave Creek! Whether you’re here for a day or a decade, there’s always something to enjoy! Cave Creek restaurants boast some the best food and drinks this side of the Mississippi, and there are plenty of colorful characters to get to know.

Tour the town and stop on in! You’re in for a treat—cowboy style!

Historic Home Tour

Cave Creek Museum Homes Through Time Tour is one of the area’s most beloved events. Tour four unique historic homes and find great gifts at a special boutique. When: March 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Disclosed upon advance ticket purchase.

Cost: $35 before March 5, $40 after, until sold out.

RSVP 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com

Cave Creek Rodeo Days Golf Tournament & Banquet

Tatum Ranch Golf Course will host this year’s benefit golf tournament, followed by a winnerwinner chicken dinner with silent auction and awards in the evening.

When: March 19, 10:30 a.m. sign-in Where: 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr., Cave Creek Cost: $150 per person; $600 for foursome cavecreekrodeo.com

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It’s a parade in historic downtown Cave Creek, followed by mutton bustin’ for the little ones and the kick-off dance, both at Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse.

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Come celebrate 41 years of rodeo tradition, Cave Creek style! There’s nothing like the white in the knuckles and the gold in the buckles, especially when it happens in the original wild, wild West.

In addition, David Lee Murphy will be in concert at Harold’s Corral Friday night—free with purchase of a Friday rodeo ticket.

When: March 23–25, see website for times Where: Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N. 28th St., Cave Creek Cost: $22 in advance; $25 a the gate; free for kids under 5 years cavecreekrodeo.com

Contact Tatum Williams at 480-280-9490 or tatum@imagesaz.com to talk about joining our Images Arizona Cave Creek destination pages.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photography by Paul Gill

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Springtime in the desert is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Landscapes that appear brown and barren one day seem to explode overnight into bursts of yellow, fuschia, magenta and white.

These desert blooms—or desert “booms,” as photographer Paul Gill likes to call them—signal songbirds, hummingbirds, hawks and owls to stop and nest as the pass through along their migratory paths, and butterflies to begin their annual dance across the desert floor.

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When it comes to showing off, our Sonoran Desert cacti know how to do it right. Cactus flowers tend to be big and bold, only appropriate since many of them have waited 30 years or more to display their first blooms. The mighty saguaro doesn’t flower until it is 40 to 55 years old and generally waits until last to begin blooming its large milky white flowers.

Saguaro Blooms

One of the first bloomers of the spring is the Engelmann’s hedgehog cactus. These easily identifiable succulents, also called strawberry cactus, saints’ cactus or purple torch, most commonly form rich magenta flowers, but can also have blooms of purple, pink or lavender. Hedgehog cactus flowers only bloom for about five days, but they are stunning while they last.

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Another common sight in the foothills are the magnificent cholla blooms. There are 20 species of cholla found in and around Arizona, and though they are wicked pricklers, their red, yellow and green flowers are beautiful.

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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Desert Botanical Garden The fishhook pincushion cactus grows to a height of only 6 inches and protects its tiny self with long, hooked spines. Their large red, pink and orange flowers make for a dazzling display along the dusty desert floor.

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Peralta Cactus Bloom

The pincushion cactus’ bigger cousin, the fishhook barrel cactus, one of Gill’s favorite studies, also defends itself with hooked spines. Each spring, it bursts forth with neon blooms of pink and yellow.

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A Moment with Paul Gill

What is your hometown, and where do you live now? I was born in the Valley of the Sun and grew up in Scottsdale in the 60s and 70s. Back then, my brother and I would ride our bikes down Pima Drive, which ended just after Shea Boulevard. It was this area of natural desert where I was first inspired by light and local nature— the prime subjects of most of my work now. Scottsdale is a great place to grow up, and with McDowell Mountain Park close by, nature was at my doorstep.

How did you get started in photography, and who helped you along the way?

I attended Scottsdale High School. I bought my first camera and started developing and printing black and white film in Scottsdale Vocational Tech’s graphic design dark room. After graduating high school, I attended Scottsdale Community College then transferred to Arizona State University, where I received a degree in fine art.

You have a penchant for capturing the beautiful details of colorful subjects.

What draws you to your work? My 17 years working in the graphic design world. I first try to simplify by taking things out that don’t add to the story of the subject. Then I always try and take a closer look for the unseen details of form and light. I also use the same method when shooting wide-angle landscapes, using patterns to form shapes or details for foregrounds.

What is your favorite piece of work? My favorite photograph is Fishhook Barrel Cactus Rain Drop. It was a challenge getting close enough to the image of the cactus blooms and catching the raindrop dripping off of the thorn. After hours of landscapes and close-up wildflowers, its nice to pull out a macro lens and take a closer look. paulgillphoto.zenfolio.com

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Nature will eventually give the nod to every one of our cactus neighbors to burst forth into bloom. To find out when, where and how to photograph Arizona blooms and Arizona wildlife, check out Gill’s duo edition books, Wild in Arizona. His beautiful photographs serve as a gentle but compelling reminder to appreciate, and protect, the magnificent beauty of our desert. wildinarizona.com

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MICHA EL SW E AR N GIN Writer Shannon Severson // Photography by Scott Baxter

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In the early 1960s, on a 320-acre farm outside Knob Noster, Missouri, Anne Fay Swearngin cared for her grandson while doing the laundry. Without indoor plumbing, it was a time-intensive task and she feared that, unless the boy was thoroughly occupied, he might wander off and fall into the farm’s 160-foot-deep well. She handed him a bit of chalk and some crayons.

At age 92, she attended one of Swearngin’s Missouri shows. It’s a memory he still treasures.

“Mikey, do me some artwork,” she said, gently directing him to an 8-foot by 8-foot poured concrete slab in a nearby enclosed porch.

By age 14, he had visited 27 different countries and began painting. His use of color and texture, as well as his contemporary style, was heavily influenced by those experiences. Closer to home, he credits his grandfather Lowell with instilling his deep connection with the land and lore of the American West, which remains the inspiration for his subjects today.

“That concrete slab was my first canvas,” says contemporary painter Michael Swearngin. “My time on that farm, with my grandmother, Anne Fay and grandfather, Lowell, formed my early love for art and taught me the heritage of the cattleman and rancher.

“My grandmother would always say to me, ‘You’re my artist.’ She encouraged me from the start.”

That confidence inspired him to continue to pursue what, for many years, was his secondary occupation. With stints as a South Texas land surveyor during the oil boom of the 1980s, coowner of a screen printing business with his brother, and accomplished graphic artist, he took classes in his spare time and painted each night. It was many years before painting took its rightful place at the center of his life, but Anne Fay lived to see the fulfillment of his promising talent.

As a military kid, he didn’t get to spend his entire youth on the farm. When his father, Charles, was assigned to duty in Europe for six years, Swearngin seized the opportunity to learn all he could from the family’s travels.

His leap to becoming a full-time fine artist came about completely by chance on a snowy evening in Kansas City in 1994. A massive storm caused him to take an alternate route home from his graphic arts job, where he saw a sign for Joan Cawley Gallery’s catalog distribution house. The name rang a bell from the print shops and galleries he’d visited over the years.

“Joan Cawley Gallery ended up being my first gallery, and I was with her for 23 years,” says Swearngin. “It’s also what ultimately brought me to Arizona. In 1997, I took time off from my graphic arts job to take part in the Knickerbocker Artists Show in Scottsdale. The people I met as a result of that show were heavily influential in guiding me toward where I am now.”

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When Joan Cawley’s Santa Fe Gallery closed in 1998, Swearngin moved to show in her Scottsdale location and was soon a featured artist for the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra’s Silver Anniversary.

“My experience is reminiscent of the stories in Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers,” says Swearngin. “When I look back at my career, I was in the right place at the right time. It was a combination of raw gifts, opportunity and divine intervention.

Another twist thrust him into the limelight when two pieces, Horse—Red, White and Blue, and Rugged Spirit were published by Cawley, unbeknownst to him, for a special showing at her New York gallery in December 2001. Cawley’s goal was to bring art to a city that was still reeling from the September 11 attacks. The fine art print of Horse—Red, White and Blue was then selected for the 2002 New York Art Expo 9/11 tribute. A steady stream of one-man shows, awards and museum acquisitions followed as collectors fell in love with his contemporary take on classic Western subjects.

“The rest is history,” says Swearngin. “Horse—Red, White and Blue changed my life. I pinch myself because it’s a storybook tale. It’s what every artist dreams of having happen. It doesn’t make my work any better, but I was published nationwide and my art became more widely accessible.”

In Swearngin’s studio, his analytical side shows through in the many thumbnail-size drawings that cover the walls, storyboard-style. It’s akin to very high-end graffiti, as he takes ideas, sometimes from live sketches and often from his own photographs, to create conceptual series that will find their way to the larger canvas in time via acrylic and mixed media.

He begins with simple shapes, then adds underpainting and glazing. As layers of paint are added and adhesive frisket is stripped away, the effect of his subjects against stark backgrounds is dramatic.

Though the themes are similar, each series offers a different perspective.

His Abstract Cowboy series is comprised of sketches drawn in the negative. Some have what he terms a heat register effect, which is appropriate for images of horse and rider that are full of movement and seem to vibrate with energy.

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He’s been working on his highly successful Blue Roan series for two years. It relies heavily on underpainting and glazing to accent clear white backgrounds with graphic, blue-hued subjects that may appear simple from a distance, but a closer look reveals tone-on-tone detail.

The Abstract Navajo Horses series features indigenous Navajo horses. Swearngin notes that their unique build has adapted in such a way that they are perfectly suited for survival in the rugged, high elevation ranges of northern Arizona’s Navajo reservation. His abstract style marries well with his life-long knowledge of livestock.

“It’s not so serious,” says Swearngin. “I want art to be fun. The purity comes from the of the soul of the artist, but there is a commercial aspect for the galleries of balancing the equation to present the essence of the artist in as pure a form as possible while finding what will sell. I try to stay pure to the work. I have to be willing to adjust and make changes when I decide something isn’t working quite right.”

Plenty is working very well for Swearngin. His paintings are featured across the western U.S., from Texas to Wyoming to Oregon. Here in Arizona, his work can be found at Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale and Wilde Meyer Gallery in Tucson. Gallery owners note that his contemporary style is equally suited to traditional homes or sleek, modern settings.

“We watched Michael’s work for years and loved his unique perspective,” says Xanadu Gallery owner and proprietor, Jason Horejs. “We’re not a Western gallery.

We have a lot of diversity in terms of what we’re showing, but we loved his outlook on the West—it’s modern West. When we learned that he was looking for a new gallery, we jumped at the chance to build a relationship with him. His approach lends itself to a wide range of potential collectors.”

This September, Swearngin’s work will be featured at the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions exhibit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Locally, his art paintings can be seen at Xanadu Gallery and Stock and Stable Restaurant in Phoenix, and will be featured in the Sonoran Festival of Art Extravaganza. Studio visits can be arranged by appointment. michaelswearngin.com

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Loralei Lazurek

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If you live anywhere in Arizona, you know that Larry Fitzgerald is more than kind of a big deal, on and off the field. He’s dedicated his entire professional career to the Arizona Cardinals and his personal time to charitable causes. He’s breaking records and earning a reputation both as a football great and an all-around good guy.

Like everything he does, when Fitz is on the course, he gives it 100 percent. He’s gotten so good that he and Valley PGA Tour pro Kevin Streelman took the AT&T ProAm title last month. Had he not already been a celebrity, ESPN cameras would have turned him into one as he and Streelman defeated the next runners up by an impressive seven points.

So what does this 11-time Pro Bowler, First Team All-Pro, twotime Second Team All-Pro, third greatest NFLer of all time in receptions, third best player ever in receiving yards and eighth greatest in receiving touchdowns do in his spare time?

Larry’s been a fan of Images Arizona almost as much as we’ve been fans of his, so as the 2017 NFL season came to an end, he invited us to meet him on the back nine of Whisper Rock, one of his favorite courses, just days before the ProAm and his exciting announcement that he’ll be returning to the Cardinals for the 2018 season.

Turns out he trades in the pigskin for a much smaller ball and a much bigger turf.

For the last few years, golf has been the third love in Fitz’s life—the first being his 10- and 4-year-old sons, and the second, of course, being football. He’s a regular on several Phoenix area greens, as well as on fairways in his (other) home state of Minnesota.

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Fresh from a little friendly competition at Whisper Rock, Fitz entered the clubhouse with his trademark dreads tied back, neatly framing his signature grin.

He ordered a lemon-lime Gatorade from clubhouse staff and pulled up a chair. Nike, one of his sponsors, would

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I love what the game stands for: integrity, honor and honesty. You can never beat a game of golf, no matter what the score.

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have given a big nod to the blue golf trousers, white belt, white shoes and white polo shirt he was sporting, all with their trademark swoosh.

First, let it be said that Fitz is truly as genuine and kind as his reputation suggests.

He was keeping a tight schedule in order to pick up his sons from school, but he didn’t appear to be rushed or impatient. It was par for the course (no pun intended) for the football superstar, who seems to have made peace with the constant pull of responsibilities and appearances.

When it comes to golf, Larry doesn’t mess around. He began playing four years ago and has thrown himself into the game with the same intensity he’s known for on the gridiron, taking lessons from the best, honing his swing and becoming a skilled player.

“Right now, I have a 10 handicap,” he said. “I didn’t even keep track at first. It was just bad. Really though, when you’re out with the boys, the score doesn’t matter. I come out here so I can feel the sun shining on my face and to hang out with my friends for four hours.”

I have to admit, I was confused as to the allure of golf for someone known for physicality and speed.

“For a long time I thought golf was too slow,” he said, anticipating the question.

“Then I played for a charity event and I’ve been hooked ever since.

“I love what the game stands for: integrity, honor and honesty. You can never beat a game of golf, no matter what the score. It’s a test of your resolve, and it’s all on you.

Nobody else can motivate you or help you out; it’s just you playing against yourself.”

The camaraderie is part of the draw, too.

“I also like golf because you see people’s

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Each Visit includEs: highs and lows. It’s the best four-hour interview you can spend with someone; in that four hours, you get to know a lot about the people you’re playing with.”

Surprisingly, there are even a few things that golf teaches Fitz about Fitz.

“There are days I cannot hit the ball,” he said. “In football, even when I was young, I never had to worry about whether or not I could catch the ball or run. Golf is a different kind of challenge.

It doesn’t always go the way I think it should go.”

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Though Larry enjoys his time on the golf course, his primary allegiance is to his family.

“My life revolves around my kids,” he said, and it was clear he meant it. “They love spending time with me in the back yard, playing in the batting cage or shooting hoops. I don’t think I’m any different than any other parent. I want my kids to be healthy, honest people who grow up and contribute something positive in the world.”

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Fitz is a tremendous role model for many young people. His charity work and onand-off-the-field ethics stand out among the crowd, but in his mind, he is one of many athletes kids can aspire to be like.

So who do you look up to when your dad is Larry Fitzgerald?

“I see my kids’ eyes light up when they see LeBron James or Steph Curry— players like that—at games. They’re like, ‘Dad! It’s LeBron! It’s Steph!’ There are definitely still guys out there who my kids are looking up to,” he said.

“There are so many wonderful guys in the NFL and in other professional sports,” he added. “It’s unfortunate that, most of

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the negativity, it’s the 1 percent. If you think about it, there’s 1 percent bad in everything you do. Unfortunately, it’s often the negative things that attract attention.”

As for Fitz’s own role models, it wasn’t sports figures or movie stars who he respected most.

“I didn’t have to look any further than my own mom and dad,” he said with the virtue and character we’ve all come to know and love from Number 11.

“My parents met in high school and got married after college. My dad was able to follow his dream to be a sports journalist, and my mom was a teacher.

“I didn’t have to look any further because my dad is an honest, truthful man, and he and my mother taught my brother Marcus and me love and respect. Neither of them took short cuts when it came to anything we did. My mother was highly involved in charitable endeavors, and they were both loving parents.

“We had great balance in our lives because of my parents. We got to see sports, and we also got to see genuine compassion and caring through both of them.”

As for Fitz’s future, he says that not even he knows what it will hold. He will celebrate his 35th birthday in August, and he’ll be sporting Cardinal red for his 15th season of playing pro football.

For now, in the sweet interval between seasons, he’s content swinging a club.

He’ll always be a legend on the field around these parts—and if his luck and hard work pay off, he may one day be a star on the golf course, too.

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Painter, printmaker, occasional mask-maker, and former ceramicist, Monica Aissa Martinez is a Phoenix-based artist who is of the region rather than merely inhabiting the region, her heritage reflected in subtle and not-so-subtle ways in her work.

Born into a talented family of educators, journalists, authors, editors, musicians and performers in El Paso, Martinez was destined to seek a creative career.

“I was always around creative people—people that in my mind made a difference in the world through a personal skill. The only thing I knew to do professionally was fine arts,” she recalls.

Martinez’s success is hard-won; she and her husband took turns working while the other went to school. Shortly after graduate school, Martinez achieved a solo exhibition at Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the first of many group and solo exhibitions at prestigious museums and galleries across the nation and in China. A pivotal moment in her career was being selected for inclusion in the State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, organized

by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Martinez was selected as one of 100 finalists out of more than 10,000 artists considered.

Anatomy, both human and animal, is the focus of Martinez’s current body of work; her creations are like maps of the body.

Both of Martinez’s parents worked in helping professions, her dad as a psychologist, and her mom as a speech and hearing clinician who assisted children of varying abilities—a regular topic of conversation around the dinner table in the Martinez home. Differences, her parents taught her, were something to be embraced rather than othered.

Martinez’s interest in anatomy grew over the past 15 years as she learned yoga philosophy and trained to be an instructor. Yoga is the source of the colors for her work, which began small and became larger over time.

Martinez started with muscle and progressed to bones, organs and finally full bodies; she and her husband were the

first subjects. Every detail was meticulously researched; the first piece took nearly a year to create.

Inspired by the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Martinez observes: “He created all of the original anatomy work.

Everyone should know about him. He should be part of any medical education.” In his spirit, her work inspires questions like: Who am I? What am I? What is the world?

What is my relationship to it?

The anatomical series began when, by chance, Martinez met journalist and author Amy Silverman and her daughter Sophie.

Sophie is featured in Silverman’s book, “My Heart Won’t Even Believe It,” which chronicles the highs and lows of raising a child with Down Syndrome. The book sparked Martinez’s imagination, leading her to ask Silverman if she could draw Sophie. Sophie, a dancer, agreed to pose, setting up her own posture, throwing her hands up in the air for Martinez.

Kindling an interest, Sophie led to a series of works.

Martinez explains: "The body is like a landscape of intricate structures, complex and full of variety. It’s a whole organization, made up of systems and connecting parts. I find it beautiful and poetic. As I go from shape to shape, work to work, I find myself searching deep within the nooks and crannies. Where is its source? Is there a narrative?

“I am interested in both the physical and the subtle body. I am drawn to the language of myth and symbol—feminine and masculine, emotion and logic, circle and line, horizontal (heavens and spirit) and vertical (earth and body). I use line, shape, space and color to represent complex connections between body, mind and connecting spirit."

Nothing in Stasis is the sixth exhibition at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. It was organized by the UA Program of Art in Medicine, directed by Cindi Standley, evolving from a former partnership between the College of Medicine, Phoenix and the UA Museum of Art in Tucson. Exhibitions presented by the Program of Art in Medicine challenge viewers to explore the range of human emotion and perception.

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Left: Portrait of Sophie, Trisomy 21 Study Mixed media on Paper 45" x 77" Above: Male Back Body Mixed media on Canvas 13" x 34"

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Program director Cindi Standley explains: “Art is good medicine for both the artist and the observer. It is used in the curriculum at the UA College of Medicine, Phoenix to help medical students sharpen their skills in observation and description, foster critical thinking, as well as improve communication skills.” Moreover, the exhibitions help viewers to distinguish between appreciation and preference, and to understand personal bias.

The program hosts several exhibitions each year by living Arizona artists. The next exhibition, opening in April, will feature the work of Bisbee artist Sam Woolcott. Hardscrabble Lives: Lessons in Observation is a new body of work, abstracted, layered and deep, containing architectural, mechanical and nautical elements. This work will provide viewers with ephemeral glimpses into the artist’s world. Layers and abstraction create opportunities for deep observation, one of the program’s goals.

Woolcott’s exhibition will be followed in August by an as-yet-untitled show featuring the work of Tucson photographer and painter Alec Laughlin, who recently launched a new project focusing on homeless LGBTQ youth in Arizona. The exhibition is part of a research study that also includes video interviews and oral histories, and will feature large archival portraits that portray the youth as powerful and beautiful individuals in need of love and help. I book will be published of the portraits and associated stories.

Exhibitions are located on the first floor of the Health Sciences Education Building on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus at 435 N. 5th St. Open hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the public is welcome. To see additional exhibitions on floor 5, check in with security at the front desk.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Loralei Lazurek

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With so many wonderful choices, the biggest challenge many area restaurants have is spreading the word about what they have to offer. Unlike national chain restaurants, boutique restaurants don’t have the advantage of name recognition, even though visiting them is a wonderfully unique treat.

That’s why, for the first time in Carefree history, local restaurateurs have joined forces to create the new Carefree Restaurant Association to promote dining in Carefree. It’s a tasty collaboration that aims to ensure the success of the innovative entrepreneurs who’ve invested in the community.

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Superfood Salad Ingredients: 3–4 cups kale + broccoli slaw (or your favorite assorted bagged Kale blend) 1/4 cup edamame 1/4 cup blueberries 1/8 cup dried cranberries 1/8 cup goji berries 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup cashews 1/2 cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons hemp seeds Dressing: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup

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1 tablespoon Greek yogurt 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon coconut aminos (optional) 1 teaspoon dijon or grainy mustard dash of salt & pepper Directions: Add all the greens and veggies in a bowl. In a container with a lid, mix all dressing ingredients and shake. Pour over salad and serve. Makes: 4–6 servings. kyndraclaire.com

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PB & J Breakfast Bars PB&J Breakfast bars are the perfect on-the-go snack!

Skip the peanut butter and jelly—these bars are packed full of protein and good fats! I use grain-free granola and found dried strawberries at Whole Foods.

For storage, these are great kept in the refrigerator.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup fruit-sweetened strawberry preserves 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups your favorite granola 2 mashed bananas 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1/2 cup dried strawberries, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut oil and strawberry preserves until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until all clumps are gone. Add granola, sea salt, and hemp seeds. Combine peanut butter mixture with banana mixture and stir to mix. Press into a 9x9 inch pan lined with parchment. Top with peanuts and dried strawberries, if desired. Bake for 35–40 minutes.

Let cool, then cut into bars and drizzle with peanut butter and/or jelly. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

Makes: 15–18 bars kyndraclaire.com

Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly

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