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Contents

Publisher Shelly Spence

Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

Contributing writers Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence

Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Michele Celentano Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker

Graphic artist Sam Paul

Advertising Consultant Brian Bluvas

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Welcome

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I’d like to kick off this month’s letter with a sincere thank you to everyone who reached out and expressed well wishes for my family following last month’s editorial. My daughter Amanda’s journey isn’t over yet, and we still don’t have any definite answers. But knowing we have so many people out there thinking of us means the world and provides us with great comfort during this challenging time.

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It’s especially meaningful as we head into one of my favorite times of year: the season for giving thanks. Fall may arrive without much climatic fanfare in the Valley — as writer Brian Bluvas puts it, “the leaves are slow to drop and so are the temperatures” (“Fall Fashion — Time to Make a Change”) — but it is certainly climactic, as we barrel toward the end of another year and with it, all the fun and excitement of the holidays.

As usual, our Images Arizona Community section is suddenly packed to the max with activity. High up on my list for October is a visit to Carefree’s new Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Master carver Ray Villafane has created a world of whimsy that will excite kids and adults alike, and you’re certainly not going to want to miss a chance to take a selfie with “King Pumpkin,” the 500-pound gourd that will make its home in the shadow of the Carefree Sundial from October 16-31.

Whether you prefer tricks or treats, I hope you’ll get out and enjoy this spook-tacular time of year.

Cheers!

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Meet the

Temple family

Writer Rebecca Zaner Photographer Loralei Lazurek

Arizona natives Terry and Ginny Temple are living a very active lifestyle in Scottsdale. Along with

Terry, Ginny & Emily If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.

their daughter, Emily, the Temple family is on a mission to love life, explore talents and share gifts with the community.

Terry and Ginny both have a background in ministry with the Roman Catholic Church. They met during leadership training for the church as volunteer staff for a summer event.

“I just fell in love with her; she was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen,” says Terry of when he first met Ginny. They found immediate chemistry with one another and married a year and a half later. They continued their church work for more than 25 years, during which time Terry served as music director for his church.

Six years into their marriage, their daughter Emily was born. As Emily was growing up, she learned to appreciate the ministry like her parents. She also found a love in music and performing. Now 17, Emily is preparing for a career filled with song and spotlights.

“I have always been performance-based in everything I do,” Emily shares. “When I was younger, I was really into dance; always in competitions and dance companies at my studios. When I was 9, I started doing community theater. My mom pushed me into auditioning for musical theater and I fell in love from there. My first show was at Desert Stages Theatre.”

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Emily attended Notre Dame Preparatory High School (NDP),

role and Emily was in the ensemble. Ginny also became

where she was involved in many clubs, school musicals

involved with the theaters, performing in “Bye Bye Birdie,”

and shows. During her freshman year, she was dance

“Camelot” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” Even their dog,

captain of her show choir. She then became the assistant

Jessie, took a turn on the stage as Toto in “The Wizard

student choreographer and by senior year, Emily was head

of Oz.”

choreographer of the team. She is also a performer with many community theaters around the Valley.

“That was a real turning point for us,” Terry says of their early years. “It seemed that performing was something we

Ginny works as communications coordinator in the

all found enjoyment in doing together.”

marketing department at NDP. She started when Emily was a freshman there and has gotten to see the theater

Performing in theaters requires more than just show

program from the inside as a parent and staff member.

rehearsals. Emily attended voice lessons, dance lessons, acting and audition workshops.

Emily is not the only Temple to enjoy the stage. Terry,

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having a background in musical direction and a degree

“We wondered what it would be like for kids to receive all

in music, has directed many shows around the Valley

this training in one place,” Terry says. “Ginny and I talked

throughout the years, including Desert Stages, Greasepaint

for six months about making plans to open a business for

Youtheatre and Fountain Hills Theater. Early on, Emily

this type of education. Emily was 12 years old at the time

told her dad, “I’ll audition if you audition,” when auditions

and said, ‘Is this going to be something we actually do

were held for “The Music Man.” Terry was cast in the lead

or just talk about?’ Three months later, we had an open

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operating studio, Temple Music Studios, where we teach

to participate in their bachelor of fine arts program. Her

voice, guitar, piano lessons and audition preparation classes.

specific degree program is called Acting for the Stage and

It was successful from the moment it started. We have

Screen, and prepares students for both theater and screen

grown to 150 kids this fall with six wonderful instructors. I

acting. Emily will be close to Los Angeles and wants to be

left full-time ministry to do this new work that I love.”

well rounded in both genres.

Temple Music Studios also launched an extension called

“It’s a Christian university and pretty close to home, but still

Theatre in a Box, an outreach program that visits schools

far enough away,” Emily says. “It’s right in the vicinity of

without theater and teaches students how to perform. It has

where I’d like to stay near family friends. It just felt like the

been hugely successful; some schools that have received

right fit when I was there.”

this program have netted between $20,000 and $30,000 in revenue for their schools. The benefit of this program

Terry and Ginny are very proud parents. Emily not only

is getting kids on stage to experience what they otherwise

received university scholarships for her musical and acting

wouldn’t have had the privilege of doing.

talents, but also for her book smarts. Outside of college, Emily is no stranger to accolades. Earlier this year, she won

“Of all the schools we have visited, they have cumulatively

an Arizona State University Gammage High School Musical

earned more than 100 National Youth Awards over the

Theater Award for her performance as Alice in “The Addams

years,” Terry exclaims.

Family” at NDP. She is among the first to ever receive this type of award.

Emily recently graduated from NDP and is preparing for her new life in college. She auditioned for and was accepted

“Notre Dame Prep has given Emily a great start,” Ginny says.

into Azusa Pacific University, where she will attend this fall

“It gave her the opportunity to really think about college

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and make an informed decision starting freshman year.

I appreciate that Emily will be studying her passion with a solid Christian base. We value finding ministry in whatever we do. It’s important to use your gift to serve the greater community. I know Emily will be successful in whatever she does and she will constantly be exploring ways to use her gifts.”

As part of their mission to give back to the community, the Temples founded the Scottsdale Academy of Arts and Theatre, a full-service theater and arts curriculum.

It is still in progress and will operate as a nonprofit organization in Scottsdale when they have the funding and space.

“It will be that place we talked about for so long, a place where kids can learn everything for performing under one roof,” says Terry. “We have a board, a 501(c)(3) and will be continuing fundraising soon.”

There are currently no other organizations in the Valley offering kids a full range of this type of study at one place.

“It will combine our love for education and the arts,” says Ginny. “It’s how we’ve approached everything we do. It’s outreach, almost like ministry. We are never very concerned about dollars and expenses; we are more concerned with how we treat our clients and the success of our students. It’s what we do as a family.

Our passion is to have the kids find their gift and see what’s next.”

The Temples are very proud of all they have accomplished and are certainly happy with the beautiful life they have built.

“Most of the good things that have happened to our family happened because Ginny saw something and trusted her instincts,” Terry says of his wife. “She pushed Emily to audition from the beginning and that started this whole wave. She’s the heart in terms of directing our family in ways that ultimately became very beneficial and life-changing.” templemusicstudios.com

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

Oct. 2-Nov. 1 Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze Welcome fall with the whole family at Mortimer Farms’ annual Pumpkin Fest and Corn Maze held every weekend in October, featuring a 10-acre pumpkin patch, hayrides, games, live entertainment, farm activities and a 15-acre custom-designed corn maze. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. $15, kids under 3 are free. Fridays, 12-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays and Columbus Day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mortimer Farms, SE corner Hwy. 69 & 169, Dewey, 928-830-1116, mortimerfamilyfarms.com.

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Oct. 2-11 Desert Foothills Theater Presents Disney’s “The Jungle Book” Kids Specially adapted from the classic animated film and featuring a cast ranging in age from 8-14, this lively stage version follows an orphaned boy raised by wolves as he befriends a lovable menagerie of jungle creatures. Check website for times and ticket prices. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-1981, dftheater.org.

Oct. 3 Hope for Horses Gala Support Triple R Horse Rescue’s efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses and burros with this third annual gala featuring live music

by Mesa based singer/songwriter Mary Hoffman and band, a formal dinner, exciting programming and live and silent auctions. $75 per ticket. 5-9 p.m. Carefree Resort and Conference Center, 37220 Mule Train Rd., triplerhorserescueaz.com.

Oct. 3 Oktoberfest Have a traditional Oktoberfest experience complete with German buffet, Bavarian beer garden, wine tasting, German costumes, authentic polka music and more. Proceeds October 2015

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements benefit seven local schools’

and gospel legend Mavis

Parent Teacher Organizations.

Staples teams up with multi-

$25. 6-11 p.m. Harold’s Cave

platinum singer-songwriter

Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave

Joan Osborne on this highly

Creek Rd., 480-488-1906,

anticipated national tour.

haroldscorral.com.

$72.50-$97.50. 7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

Oct. 8 Wandering Donkey Grand Opening Join the Grilled Addiction

Oct. 3, 4

food truck and Brix Wines in welcoming the Valley’s newest

Experience the Alps

mobile kitchen, The Wandering

The Musical Instrument

Donkey, which will serve

Museum adds a musical spin to the annual Oktoberfest

Oct. 3

tradition with this event

and bowls. Mariachi Plaza,

featuring crafts, dancing,

Healing Hearts’ Mane Event Casino Night

yodeling and a Café Allegro

Enjoy “just for fun” gaming, drinks, appetizers and a silent auction

menu of tasty German, Swiss

with prizes and more while helping abandoned and neglected

and Austrian cuisine. Activities

horses through Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge. $65 in

included with paid museum

advance, $75 at the door. 7-10 p.m. Gemini Acres Equine,

admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6636 E. Dale Ln., healingheartsaz.org.

Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

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3), Rock Lobster (Oct. 10),

Singers, Carefree’s community

Shallow Water (Oct. 17) and

choir. 5-6 p.m., Desert Foothills

Nine Ball (Oct. 24). Free.

Lutheran Church, 29305 N.

5-7 p.m. Scottsdale Quarter,

Scottsdale Rd., 480-209-4368,

15037 N. Scottsdale Rd.,

upscalesingers.com.

scottsdalequarter.com.

Fall Concert Series

Oct. 6

Saturday evenings just got cooler at the Scottsdale Quarter with this free concert

Upscale Kids Auditions Singers in grades 2-8 can

series that features Valley bands The Crown Kings (Oct.

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mouth-watering burros, churros

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audition to be part of the holiday concert for Upscale

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37636 N. Tom Darlington Rd., grilledaddiction.com, wanderingdonkey.com.

Oct. 9 Bulls 4 Boobs Support breast cancer education and research with a night of bull riding at the Buffalo Chip Saloon for Team WISH Arizona’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit

Oct. 6, 7

breast cancer education and

MIM Concert: Solid Soul Featuring Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne

Chip Saloon & Steakhouse,

Grammy Award-winning blues

research. 7-11 p.m. Buffalo 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., teamwishaz.weebly.com.

Oct. 9, 10 NiteFlite Golf Tournament and Gala

LIGHTSCAPE YOUR LANDSCAPE HIGH-END, LOW-VOLTAGE, OUTDOOR LIGHTING EXPERTS

Experience a night of glitz and glamour with this semi-formal block party featuring live entertainment, classic cars, signature dishes from the Valley’s finest restaurants and raffle. Proceeds benefit several local children’s charities, including the event’s primary charity partner, Playworks. Golf tournament: Oct. 9, 9-10 a.m., Camelback Golf Club, 7847 N. Mockingbird Ln.; Gala: Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. Old Town Scottsdale Entertainment District, 7300 E. Indian Plaza, scottsdale2030.org/niteflite.

Oct. 9, 10 Shahram Shiva’s Rumi Love Evolve Tour

LICENSED | BONDED | INSURED

(480) 575-3204 | lettherebelightllc.com | 7202 E Cave Creek Rd Carefree, AZ 85377

Performance poet, spirituality teacher, author, recording artist and awardwinning translator of Rumi, Shahram Shiva performs from his latest album of transformative songs. $20-$35.

Purchase tickets at unityphx.org. 7-9 p.m. Unity Center of Phoenix, 1500 E. Greenway Pkwy., 602-978-3200, shahramshiva.com.

Oct. 10 Musical Icon: John Lennon The Musical Instrument Museum honors the life of the legendary John Lennon on the occasion of what would have been his 75th birthday.

Enjoy a special day of activities and music celebrating his legacy of peace and love. Activities included with paid museum admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

Oct. 11 Mindful and Meditation Retreat Meditation master, yoga teacher, October 2015

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements author and speaker Paula Muran offers meditation practices and experiential group work using the principles

Oct. 16-31

of mindfulness. Call to register.

7415 E. Elbow Bend Rd.,

Enchanted Pumpkin Garden

$99.99-$149.99. 1-5 p.m. Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center,

Halloween spirit invades the

602-412-3590,

Town of Carefree in the form

paulamuran.com.

Oct. 14, 15

Oct. 13

Taste of Cave Creek

Soroptimist 38th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

restaurants and dancing to the country sounds of the Ryan Sims

S Club members from Cactus

Band. $10. 5-10 p.m. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd.,

Shadows High School serve up

480-488-1400, tasteofcavecreek.com.

Eat, drink and be merry while sampling amazing fare from local

a delicious spaghetti dinner

bike culture. Check website

Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E.

for event times. Free.

Cave Creek Rd., 480-221-8623,

Hideaway Grill, 6746 E. Cave

sisaguarofoothills.org.

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Oct. 14

Empty Bowls Project For a minimum donation of $15, choose from a wide selection of unique handmade keepsake bowls and enjoy a simple lunch in honor of World Hunger Day. Proceeds benefit Foothills Food Bank

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archaeologists are putting oral histories and provides examples of such research

a.m. to 1 p.m. Carefree Town Center, 480-488-6070, sonoranartsleague.org.

occurring in the American

Roadhouse, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-595-0358, cavecreekbiketoberfest.com.

Oct. 16-18 ProMusica Arizona Presents “Honoring American Heroes” ProMusica Arizona opens its 2015-16 season, “American Dreams,” with this program featuring patriotic and remembrance music from history. $12-$20. Oct. 16: 7:30

Arizona Archaeology Society-

p.m. Christ the Lord Lutheran

Desert Foothills Chapter. Free.

Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek

7:30 p.m. The Good Shepherd

Rd.; Oct. 17: 7:30 p.m., Boulder

of the Hills Episcopal Church,

Creek High School Performing

6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

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Arts Center, 40404 N. Gavilan

Biketoberfest

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Southwest. Hosted by the

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accessories and all things

$7-$15. 5-8:30 p.m. Harold’s

Thompson, Ph.D. reviews

Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy

custom motorcycles, gear,

with a live auction and raffle.

Special guest speaker Kerry

from master carver Ray Villafane. Free. Grand opening

annual event showcasing

and give away great prizes

DFC-AAS Lecture: Pondering the Use of Native American Oral Histories in Archaeological Practice

of whimsical pumpkin carvings

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Peak Pkwy.; Oct. 18: 3 p.m., Sun City, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd. 623-326-5172, pmaz.org.

Oct. 17 Tatum Ranch Car Show All years, makes and models can enter this car show benefitting the Arizona Foothills Food Bank. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tatum Ranch Golf Club, 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr., 480-5852399, tatumranchcarshow.com.

Oct. 17 Casino Night Round up your friends for a memorable night of casino-style fun to benefit scholarships and programming at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center. $150 per person includes buffet dinner, drinks, dancing and $100 in casino cash. 6 p.m. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., jcccasinonight.org.

Oct. 22 Uno de 50 Trunk Show Enjoy wine, giveaways and gorgeous jewelry from Uno de 50’s newest collection, as well as some of their timeless classics. 4-7 p.m. Diva Divine Boutique, 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-585-2570, divadivineboutique.com.

Oct. 24 Cars for Charity More than 150 cars are expected at this annual car show featuring all makes and models, vendors, awards and more. Proceeds benefit various church and Knights of Columbus charities. Free. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd. 480-488-7006, carshowscottsdale.com.

Oct. 25 Swing Fore Kids Cancer Arizona Diamondback’s first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and his wife, Amy, join Jen and Jim “Bones” Mackay, friends and supporters of Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, as honorary co-chairs for this familyfriendly golf challenge. Proceeds benefit community children with cancer. $100. 2-5 p.m. Grayhawk Country Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., 480-350-7055, azcancerfoundation.org/ events/swing-fore-kids-cancer.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements official money list compete for two coveted trophies in this season-ending event. Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 Desert Hills Dr. 480-595-4011,

Oct. 30

desertmountain.com.

Pinnacle Concert Series Presents “Phantom Night” It’s a frightfully fabulous evening when Pinnacle’s soloists and the “Phantom of the Organ” perform Halloween’s most menacing music. Free. 7 p.m. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., pinnacleconcerts.com.

Oct. 30Nov. 1 Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival

The Demi Cup Celebrates October Grand Opening The Demi Cup celebrates its grand opening this month by offering a variety of high quality brand lingerie products, including bras, bralettes, panties, sleepwear, sports bras and shapewear from such brands as Cosabella, Chantelle, Spanx, Hanky Panky, Simone Perele and more. Personal fittings by Linda Shaw ensure the perfect fit. The Demi Cup is located in the DC Ranch Marketplace, 20789 N. Pima Rd. For more information, call 480-306-4015 or visit thedemicup.com.

Discover many of the Southwest’s most accomplished fine artists and craftsmen

wines and listening to enchanting Native American music. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., 623-734-6526,

with a variety of familyfriendly events, including

Wonderland website, and

a parade, bathtub races,

visitors dressed as their

sipping on the finest Arizona

mutton busting, rodeos and

favorite butterfly or critter

a poker run trail ride. Check

receive a free coupon for the

website for event schedule

laser maze. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and locations. 480-488-1800,

Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E.

wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Via de Ventura, 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.

vermillionpromotions.com.

Watson Hat Shop Moves Location

Oct. 31

Watson Hat Shop, owned

Cave Creek Wicked Zombies, ghosts and goblins galore all make their appearance during Arizona’s only all day, all night Halloween celebration hosted throughout Cave Creek. From

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trick-or-treat, thriller dance

Halloween Costume Parade

and bounce the day away;

A panel of judges decides

late-night costumed crowd can

what top three costumes will

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Wild West Days The Town of Cave Creek celebrates its Western heritage

receive a special gift and be featured on the Butterfly

in an intimate setting while

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bus that continuously loops to and from Cave Creek’s top saloons. Downtown Cave Creek, 602-400-3330, facebook.com/ cavecreekwicked.

Nov. 2-8 Charles Schwab Cup Championship Watch the 30 top players on the Champions Tour’s

and operated by hat maker Eric Watson, moved to a new location in September but still offers the finest in dress, cowboy, Panama and other styles of hats. Each hat is handcrafted on equipment purchased from one of the oldest United States hat shops and is made to last a lifetime. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday,

10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday and Monday by appointment only.

It is located in Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 148.

Visit watsonhatshop.com for more information.

Prestige Nail Salon Offers New Seacret Detox Pedicure Prestige Nail Salon, located at 20701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 109, now offers the Seacret Detox Pedicure System.

This service provides the ultimate relaxation with 26 enriched minerals and plant extracts from the Dead Sea that remove dead skin cells, dirt and odor, and draw out harmful toxins to stimulate natural cell metabolism. To schedule a service, call 480-419-6601.

Scottsdale Artist’s Work Chosen for International Guild of Realism’s Masterworks Tour Scottsdale artist Priscilla Nelson’s painting “Chasing Shadows” was selected as one of 70 works of art to be displayed on the International Guild of Realism’s Masterworks Tour, a traveling museum exhibition. The guild is a new initiative intended to recognize achievement in realism and represents some 350 artists from 35 countries around the world. For more information, visit realismguild.com.

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World-class hoop dancer and musician Tony Duncan Writer Amanda Christmann

They say the United States is a melting pot — a cauldron

lost their identity in the mix, those in the desert foothills —

of cultures stirred together and boiled so that they all

whether transplants or natives — have a lot to be proud of.

merge to form one America. Perhaps in reality it’s more of a quilt, with pieces of one thing here and threads of

Return to those roots at the Stagecoach Village Fine Art

another there mixed up in brilliant bursts of color, each an

and Wine Festival and experience the thrill of stepping

integral part of the whole.

back into native and cowboy cultural experiences. Awardwinning artists, Western fashion designers, wine, live musical

Arguably, there is no place where that quilt is more

entertainment and al fresco dining are all part of the

beautiful than in the Southwest. From our beautiful Native

festivities, which take place October 1 through November 1

American roots, to the cowboys and miners who scrapped

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

their way through, to today’s added mix of Hispanic, European, Asian and African cultures, there is a little of

It’s the most beautiful time of year in Cave Creek, and

everything here in the desert, and so much to celebrate as

there is no better excuse to come out and enjoy the open-

a result.

air plaza, shopping, food, entertainment and desert foothillsstyle fun — for free!

In the North Valley, Native Americans and hardscrabble

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pioneers were the biggest influences prior to the last half

The festival takes place in Stagecoach Village, where

century or so. Their influence is still everywhere, from art

Western-style architecture creates an Old West ambiance.

to architecture. In a country where a lot of people have

Hoop dancers, artists, Native American music, works of art

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in original oils, acrylics, watercolors, stone and bronze sculptures, mixed media, handmade furniture and exquisite jewelry are all part of the excitement.

The entertainment lineup is impressive.

Renowned Native American flutist Estun-Bah, world-class hoop dancer and musician Tony Duncan, famed Incan musicians Inka Gold, tremendously talented Native American flutist and violinist Arvel Bird, Hawaiian recording artist Patrick Ki and Chapman stick musician Léo Gosselin will perform at this year’s event.

In addition, fashion will be a key element of the festival. From cowboy boots to leather accents, trends from the 1880s to today are still part of our Western heritage. Fine designers and craftsmen and women will be offering a preview of their March fashion show at this year’s event. Craig Bergsgaard of Short Branch Mercantile and Vermillion Promotions are teaming

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up with Ravenna Old and New West Vestures. Olav Jules Designs is also among those whose work will be featured.

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards out of nearby Cottonwood will be the featured

October 1 6 - October 31 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

winery. Its uniquely Arizona take on both whites and reds, as well as a sweet dayden variety, are well worth a try. Theirs is a newer tradition that is soon to be an enduring part of Arizona history.

See the Carefree Desert Gardens come to life with whimsical carved characters frolicking in their “Carefree Village”

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a little along the way and make this event a tradition for you and yours.

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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Hold on to your sombreros, Scottsdale! The Sixth Annual Arizona Taco Festival is poised to take the town by storm with a “taco-topia” experience brought to you by the more than 40 taco teams competing for $10,000 in cash.

Throughout the weekend of October 17-18, an expected 25,000 attendees will taste more than 100 types of tacos — including chicken, pork, beef, seafood, veggie, dessert and anything-goes varieties — as well as salsa, guacamole and other Mexican fare. Restaurants, food trucks, caterers, amateurs and nightclubs are prepared to sell enough to cumulatively dish out a total of 100,000 tacos for $2 a taste.

For the past six years, the festival pits participants against each other in a double-blind competition. Tacos are submitted to more than 50 National Taco Association judges, who are sequestered in a closed tent for truly anonymous scoring. Points are awarded and weighed for presentation, taste and texture. Top scores lead

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to an overall grand champion title and $1,000. A prize purse of $5,000 each day is divided among the taco categories.

Taco team competitors this year include America’s Taco Shop Chandler, Blanco Tacos and Tequila, Bootleggers American Smokehouse, Burgers Amore, Cien Agaves, Coach’s Corner, Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup, Hacienda’s Mexican Grill, Ling & Louie’s, Loco Patron, Macayo’s, MAD Tacos, Otro Café, PAZ Cantina, Queso Good Food Truck, Santos Lucha Libre, Tacos Huicho, Taqueria El Fundador, The Herb Box, The Market by Jennifer’s, Traveling Monk, Triple Dot Food Truck, Valle Luna and Yaya’s Tacos, among many others.

There is plenty planned for outside of the judges’ tent, as well. Live lucha libre wrestling, a now legendary tequila expo with more than 30 brands participating, plus live surf and salsa bands on the main stage will make for great entertainment while tasting tacos.

There will also be contests for best sombrero, hot chili pepper eating, taco takedowns, flair bartending and the Ay Chihuahua! Beauty Pageant on October 18 at 2 p.m., where more than 15 sassy Chihuahuas will strut their stuff across the main stage.

No matter how you fold it, the Sixth Annual Arizona Taco Festival should not be missed. General admission tickets are $12 online and $15 at the gate; kids 12 and under are free.

Two-day general admission passes are $20 online. VIP tickets are $85 in advance or $100 the day of the event and include limited drinks from the VIP bar, taco tokens and private restroom facilities. Parking is free for all patrons. aztacofestival.com October 2015

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Fall is a funny season in the Valley. The leaves are slow to drop and so are the temperatures. When it comes to fashion, we can feel like we’re stuck in time. Yet even though we may not be rushing out to buy sweaters, you can still have some fun with the colors, layers and accessories we discovered at some of our favorite local boutiques.

Writer Brian Bluvas Photographer Sam Paul

Bags & Rags - Carefree Leather jackets never go out of style, and neither does Carefree’s Bags & Rags. As the name suggests, the unique boutique offers ladies fine clothing and an outstanding selection of handbags, along with everything else you need to complete your look.

16 Easy St., 480-575-3114

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THE DEMI CUP- Scottsdale What you wear underneath is just as important as what you wear on top.

That’s why a trip to The Demi Cup for an expert bra fitting should be on every woman’s shopping list, no matter what the season. You’ll find the finest lingerie, sleepwear, sports bras and many favorites from Hanky Panky.

Market Street at DC Ranch, 480-306-4015, demicup.com

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Diva Divine - Scottsdale Change things up with these cute dresses at Diva Divine. Top off your outfit with a timeless denim jacket or elegant duster. UNOde50 and Alex and Ani jewelry add plenty of flair to any outfit.

Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Road (next to Safeway), 480-585-2570, divadivineboutique.com

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Ooo! - Scottsdale Quarter Everything you’ll find at Ooo! is Outside Of Ordinary. In fact, you’ll swear you’re on vacation when you walk inside this Scottsdale Quarter boutique. There’s something for everyone and in every price range, from jewelry and purses to this authentic Japanese kimono and way cool leather jacket.

Scottsdale Quarter, North Street, 480-951-7739

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Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe - Scottsdale Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe delivers all year round and fall is definitely no exception. From T-shirts, caps, socks and denim to the best kept secret in menswear, Mizzen+Maine shirts. Make trips to this cool boutique mandatory man shopping.

Market Street at DC Ranch, 480-664-4568, scottsdalemensshoppe.com

Lost Soul Boutique - Scottsdale Add just a little edge or a lot this fall with an always fun shopping trip to Lost Soul boutique.

You’ll find everything from trendy tops, hats and boots to accessories, denim and, of course, “vegan leather.”

7609 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., 480-515-3631 lostsoulaz.com

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Pink Cadillac - Cave Creek There’s a new driver behind the wheel at Pink Cadillac. Popping in at this Cave Creek boutique is well worth your while. The fun and funky old adobe has had a makeover and so can you, with cute tops, vests, hats, purses, jewelry and more.

6220 E. Cave Creek Rd., 580-575-1060, pinkcadillaccavecreek.com

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Writer Lauren Strait Photographer Bryan Black

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Most people set out on extreme adventures such as biking

Long distance cycling is not as easy as riding a bike. It’s

across the country for specific reasons. Some do it in

one of those epic journeys that many dream of, but few

support of a charity; others, in memory of a loved one.

actually manage to achieve. Even though Mountz has been riding for more than 50 years, preparing for a cross-

Seventy-five-year-old Bob Mountz, a resident of Vi at

country journey requires a rigorous training program that

Silverstone, in Scottsdale decided to test his endurance and

includes extensive physical and mental exercise.

ability for the primary reason of checking a line item off his bucket list. Yes, he may have had stents put in his leg after

“The group is provided a booklet that lays out ideal

an aneurysm in 2003 and again in March of this year. He

training goals by step each week,” says Mountz.

also may have undergone a total hip replacement a little less than 15 months ago. Despite all of that, Mountz was

Training not only includes riding, but also how to eat

not about to let anything get in the way of achieving one

properly to fuel your body, how to fix your bike in any

of his lifelong dreams.

weather — even exercises like mountain climbing.

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, Mountz made waves early as a

“The action of lifting your legs to climb over mountains

three-sport athlete. In addition to biking his whole life, he

helps with the aerobic capacity you need to keep pedaling

also played on the varsity football, basketball and baseball

on your bike,” he says.

teams throughout high school. He scored a football scholarship to the University of Illinois in 1958, where

After his training, this father of three and grandfather of

he played all three years of his eligibility (before platoon

nine set out to make his dream become a reality.

football existed). After receiving a degree in marketing, Mountz married the love of his life, Sylvia, and joined the

Mountz joined a group called CrossRoads Cycling

United States Army.

Adventures, a company that specializes in cross-country rides, recruits teams of riders, maps out stops and hotels

“She really enjoyed traveling with me all over the world

along the way, arranges two meals a day and provides a

as an Army wife,” says Mountz. They quickly started

chase van to carry luggage, spare parts and other gear

their family with the birth of their first two children while

along the trip.

stationed in Germany.

It’s not an easy feat, nor is it cheap to fulfill this type of This remarkable veteran spent 25 years serving our

life goal. The 49-day trip means 49 nights in hotels across

country. His mental capacity and endurance were tested

the country, money for sightseeing on rest days and, of

daily to protect our freedom. He fought in Vietnam, leaving

course, all the gear and spare parts you might need in

his wife and family behind.

case a repair is necessary along the way.

“I didn’t get to meet my third child until she was 5 months

“Sylvia has always been my support vehicle,” says Mountz.

old because I was on assignment in Vietnam,” says

She joined him in El Segundo, California, to see him off on

Mountz.

his journey on Mother’s Day — May 10, 2015.

Upon his discharge, the family moved to Phoenix, where

“Sylvia is the first to double check my rear-facing red

Mountz worked for a few prestigious companies, including

light and front headlight to make sure they work,” he

Motorola, Orbital and Honeywell. Then he worked for his

says. The group departed from Manhattan Beach, where

son’s startup company, Kiva Systems, located in Boston.

they ceremoniously dipped their rear wheels in the Pacific

He finally retired in 2010 and moved back to Arizona.

Ocean.

Married for 53 years, Sylvia and Bob have always led

Although he was the oldest of the group of 17 riders to

active lifestyles. Sylvia is an avid hiker and recently

complete the coast-to-coast adventure, Mountz was more

discovered Brown’s Ranch trailhead in Scottsdale. She

motivated than ever. He attached his orange flag with his

hikes between two and four miles several days a week and

name on it in Sharpie marker (a tradition all the riders

cheers Mountz on as he gears up for long distance rides.

do to keep track of each other throughout the trip) and started the 3,400-mile journey.

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“You have to be prepared mentally,” says Mountz. “But I didn’t let anything, not even my age, stop me.”

Ahead of him would lay many challenges; headwinds, temperature and weather changes, extraordinary mountainous terrain and much more.

Mountz explains that when you are out there on the road, you are just thinking about the day.

“We don’t allow anyone to wear ear buds as a safety precaution,” he says. So each day he would let the scenic landscape soak in as he kept pace with the rest of the group, thinking about his next destination and studying the wind maps every night.

“There was one day when I hit the wall,” says Mountz. It was day three, as they were riding a 100-mile leg from Indio to Blythe, California. They were going into heavy headwinds all day and he literally just got exhausted.

“I wasn’t eating well and wasn’t taking my energy supplements,” he says. Thankfully, the chase van allowed Mountz to hitch a ride for the last 29 miles.

“From that day on, I told myself that I wasn’t going to let anything else hold me back,” he says. He didn’t hitch a ride for the rest of the trip.

Rest days were scheduled every seven to eight days, during which riders were able to explore. Their rest days included the cities of Flagstaff, Arizona; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Abilene, Kansas; Champaign, Illinois and Erie, Pennsylvania.

“It was a great way to see the country,” says Mountz.

One of the most beautiful rides was a stretch of desert in New Mexico that crossed the Canadian Escarpment. He described the landscape as desolate and very green. The desert had bloomed and the landscape was abundant with colorful flowers.

“It felt like I was riding through a painting,” he says.

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and drinks. Mountz also made a visit to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

“I was going to do one of those selfies, but then someone grabbed my camera and took a photo of me there,” he says.

Each day, the routine was the same. They would check in to their destination hotel after a 70- to 100-plus mile ride. They would clean their bikes and have dinner as one big family. The schedules would be passed out for the next morning so they knew what time they had to get up and take off riding. At checkout each morning, they would carry their two bags to the curb, stack them next to the chase van and sign out.

One of the sought out destinations for the group was the root beer stand in Pennsylvania.

“People were talking about this place for weeks before we arrived,” Mountz says.

Mountz went through his 124 photos and pointed out all of the stops, trials and tribulations from the trip. The most noticeable feature throughout the photos was the growth of Mountz’s facial hair. You could tell his progress on the trip from the length and fullness of his beard.

The final destination was Boston. The celebration upon arrival was to take a photo at Revere Beach, where they dipped their front wheels in the Atlantic Ocean, just as they had done with their rear wheels when they started on the West Coast. Many of the riders’ family members met them for a celebratory dinner that evening, including two of Mountz’s children and their families.

“I was excited to have done it, but I was also excited to pack up my bike, ship it home and fly back to Arizona,” says Mountz.

Having checked a major item off his bucket list, you would think that Mountz would slow down a bit. But he just recently upgraded to a brand new carbon fiber bicycle and, perhaps not surprisingly, hopes to do the trip again next year.

“I already have permission from the wife,” he says, grinning. “I might as well do it while I can. I’m not getting any younger.”

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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Loralei Lazurek

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Artists dedicated to supporting a local hunger-fighting organization are working together with the community and local businesses to raise money and awareness at the 15th Annual Foothills Empty Bowls Project Lunch.

On October 16, the Sonoran Arts League again invites the entire community to lunch at the Carefree Town Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the beautiful Carefree setting, each guest selects an artist-made bowl into which they are served a delicious lunch donated by Harold’s Cave Creek Corral.

Guests then take the bowls home with them, all for a suggested donation of $15. Artwork offered by members of the Sonoran Arts League is available for bid in a stunning silent auction. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Desert Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. Donations have ranged between $15,000 and 20,000 each year.

Original Sonoran Arts League member Carole Perry of Laughing Glass Studio and her husband, Don Carroll, have been chairing the Foothills Empty Bowls Project Lunch since it began in 2000.

“It is so gratifying to see the community come together to assist the hungry in need in the Foothills area,” says Carole. “Economic conditions and an aging population have increased demands for services and thanks to dedicated artists, volunteers, businesses and the Town of Carefree, which donates the venue, this event continues to provide help to many of those in need.”

Potter Pat Markham is one of the dedicated artists who consistently provides hand-thrown bowls. She devotes a full month of her time to Empty Bowls, creating and donating about 150 each year. Her grand total is upward of 2,500, which includes bowls for Mesa and Tempe in the years prior to the first Foothills event.

Over the years, she has provided several other League potters with glazes and kiln space to help the effort.

In addition, Pat and her husband, Mike, who together own Gold Dust Art Studio and Pottery, donate an original art piece for the silent auction.

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“We are committed to supporting and helping raise

Pat’s ceramics go well beyond bowls.

awareness of the needs in our community for food and financial assistance,” says Pat.

“My work in recent years has evolved to apply creative and aesthetic expression with functional and basic form,”

With their studio located in Cave Creek, the Markhams

she says. “Clay and the potter’s wheel have become my

are known for their contemporary approach in the use of

voice, the home and garden my inspiration, and beauty my

clay, wood, metal and other media. They collaborate in

motivation.”

the creation of functional and decorative art, while each has their own specialty. Mike has developed a reputation

Her teapots, contemporary accent pieces and mosaic lazy

for his unusual and beautiful airbrush techniques and

Susans are among her most popular. She also creates

finishes, as well as his design of functional, sculptural and

garden-sized mosaic planters, benches and unique work

architectural forms. Pat focuses on the use of the potter’s

such as a chess set, with most of the hand-built supporting

wheel to produce useful and interesting pieces. Together

pieces done by Mike.

they complement each other’s strengths and skills, resulting in unique and finely crafted art.

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Mike primarily works in wood and metal. Over the years,

they began to incorporate ceramics into sculptural pieces, and Mike commissions Pat to create mosaics or thrown forms that add color and a warm glowing

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surface to contrast with the richness of wood or the austerity of metal. Contemporary in design, his work would feel at home anywhere indoors and for the most part, outdoors, as well.

“I have spent the last 50-plus years designing and building multimedia functional art,” says Mike.

“My sculptures have been described as minimal in design and architectural in form. It is through the manipulation of natural materials such as wood, metal, stone and clay that I have been able to express my visions of aesthetic ideals.”

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At the Empty Bowls lunch, information about the many fine artists donating glass and ceramic bowls will be available in a “Meet the Artists” handout, which includes their contact information and Hidden in the Hills studio number if they are participating this year.

Bowls created by the students and art teachers of Paradise Valley Community College, Saguaro High School, Cactus Shadows High School, Desert Arroyo Middle School and Sonoran Trails Middle School will also be available for sale.

“We want to give a special shout-out to all of those artists who make this possible, donating bowls and/or items for the silent auction,” says Carole. “Their efforts are greatly appreciated by all those who benefit from their generosity and we hope new artists will join the effort in future years, helping to sustain its success.” sonoranartsleague.org foothillsfoodbank.com

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Writer Jessica Gonzalez

Fountain Hills resident Michael McKee clicks through

one of the premier juried shows to kick off art season, the

photographs of his recent travels on the computer, hoping

popular event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday

to jog a memory and inspire his next painting. Finding one

through Sunday, November 6-8, along Ho Hum and Easy

he likes, he flips off the computer, puts on his dust mask

Streets in downtown Carefree.

and grabs his soft pastels. Mountains, trees, coastal scenes … all take shape as he moves the soft pastels quickly

“Michael’s vibrant landscapes and abstract pieces are

over the paper, using his fingers to blend the colors as he

phenomenal,” says Denise Dale, Thunderbird Artists’ vice

works.

president. “Of course, you need to see them in person to really appreciate his intuitive use of color and expression.”

McKee is this year’s featured artist at Thunderbird Artists’ 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival. Known as

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While intimate in its setup, the show features a roster

of more than 100 accomplished fine artists from throughout the country. In addition to a wide variety of paintings, drawings,

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charcoals and pastels, patrons will find small, medium and life-sized sculptures, bronzes, hand-blown glass, wood, clay, metal, stone, gourds, handcrafted jewelry, photography and more.

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That new journey began with a trip to Chimayo, New Mexico in 1997. He was immediately drawn to the range and density of color found in the texture of the high desert landscape.

Then, while standing on an overlook, he and his wife, Cassandra, witnessed the most incredible sunset they had ever seen. As they watched, he bent down and picked up a handful of red earth, running it through his fingers.

“At that moment, the earth felt like soft pastels,” McKee says. “As soon as I got home to my studio, I ordered a set of the finest soft pastels I could find and began working furiously with the medium.

This allowed me to express color in ways I could only dream about in the past.”

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paintings with fresh, bold shapes and rich colors. He

McKee and his wife moved to the Valley from Chicago

achieves his signature style by avoiding overworking the

nearly two years ago. They were attracted to the “Valley of

pastels he uses, which can give the colors a muddy look.

the Sun” after participating in art shows in the Phoenix area for nearly six years.

“The benefit I’ve found from creating abstracts is that it has changed the way I create my landscapes for the better,”

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McKee says. “It keeps my landscapes really loose and

In addition to meeting award-winning artists and enjoying

changes the way I think about the shapes, shadow and

live musical performances, festival attendees can participate

light.”

in world-class wine tasting. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets.

The sizes of McKee’s pastel paintings are limited only by

Additional tickets may be purchased for $1. A vast array of

the size of glass he is able to acquire. His largest piece

domestic and imported wines will be available from wineries,

was a commissioned work measuring more than 6 feet

including Aridus Wine Company, Arizona Stronghold, PRP

long by nearly 5 feet tall. While he has painted a variety

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of landscape scenes, his favorite subjects are the desert

and more.

Southwest and the sky.

Admission to the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival is Working mostly from memory, McKee only uses photographs

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an area; he does not paint from the photographs.

480-837-5637 “My landscapes and abstract impressions all come from simple memories of moments and places, and are all created with a spirit of joy,” McKee says of his work.

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It starts with an idea.

of it and feel small. The thing I love about pumpkins is that you really feel as if you’re breathing life into them. If

The artist considers his canvas, studying it and churning

you shape the face well, it really feels like they magically

ideas behind a focused gaze until a vision unfolds in

come alive.”

his mind’s eye. He raises his hand and begins to work, quickly and nearly trance-like, as form and shape are

Though his medium may be different than that of other

conceived.

artists, Villafane is arguably one of the most creative and talented sculptors of our day. His talent has taken him to

Each stroke of his tool is like a word in a song, and

Moscow, Germany, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Luxembourg,

verses and choruses unfold as an image emerges. His

Italy, Hong Kong, Bermuda, New Zealand and Canada, as

is an art of shadows and shape, and he is a master

well as across the United States. He has brought laughs

of both. And, like the finest of music, paint and other

and amazement to Jimmy Kimmel’s viewers and worked

artful expressions, Ray Villafane’s work elicits a sincere

alongside Martha Stewart on her show. He’s even carved

appreciation for the creativity of the human mind, as well

pumpkins at the White House.

as a visceral feeling of joy.

The 46-year-old former elementary school art teacher has His favorite materials to work with, pumpkins and sand,

chosen an entirely different path and has built his career

are as unique as he is, and what he does with them is

upon a different philosophy than most.

nothing short of genius.

“For me, it’s so much better than making something that “I only do what I love,” he says pragmatically. Browsing

someone can sit on their mantle and look at for years,”

through his work, it is not difficult to feel — much less

he says. “People ask me about preserving things all the

see — the passion. Villafane’s portfolio includes some of

time, but that’s not what I’m all about.”

the most realistic and enormous likenesses of mythical characters and stories ever carved from piles of sand, as

The fact that he has chosen materials that, by their very

well as zombie gardens and funny and spooky faces that

nature, are temporary, is testament to the fact that for

would make Walt Disney proud, carved from the flesh of

Villafane, it’s about the journey and not the destination.

pumpkins and gourds.

“When you sculpt something, you enjoy the process of “With sand, I can create something so much larger than

creating it,” he explains. “A musician doesn’t have to

myself,” Villafane explains, a sense of wonder always

be in a recording studio to pick up a guitar and enjoy

peeking out from behind his words. “I can stand in front

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same thing for me. I love the process of creating and once it’s gone, the absence of it is what makes me appreciate it that much more.”

He continues, “People are dumbfounded that someone would put so much time into something that isn’t permanent. To me, it’s no different than someone spending a few hours cleaning their car and me saying, ‘Why are you spending all that time cleaning your car? It’s just going to get dirty again.’ It’s not so much a waste of time, when you look at it that way.”

Coming to Carefree Villafane’s celebrity is well known in certain circles, and it is easy for even an amateur to recognize that his creations, and the artist behind them, are truly something special. He keeps a bit of a rock star schedule, especially during the fall when pumpkins are ripe on the vine, awaiting his touch. That’s why it’s all the more incredible that this exceptional artist will be spending the Halloween season in the North Valley in partnership with the Town of Carefree.

Villafane and his work will be featured at a premier event, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, October 16-31, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Carefree Desert Gardens at 101 Easy Street in Carefree. This completely free event is open to the public.

So how did Carefree get so lucky? According to Villafane, it was all about timing. The Long Island native is currently living in the Valley with his wife, Tammi. Together, the couple has six children, three of whom are still at home. Last year, the family spent Halloween in Hawaii, where Villafane was working, and travel has been part of their regular October schedule.

“I’m never able to do something at home for Halloween, so when they contacted me, it was perfect,” he says. “It all came together. The organizers understand my vision, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

The event will kick off October 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, where locals and visitors can watch Villafane at work, sculpting and carving in the shadow of the Carefree Sundial. Top off the day with kids’ activities, music and fall food fare.

“The garden will become magical,” says Town of Carefree spokeswoman Gina Kaegi.

The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden will be home to more than 30 playful characters, called “hubbards,” that Villafane has artfully carved for the occasion. (Because of the October warm weather the Valley enjoys, they will not be carved from real pumpkins, but only the most discerning of folks will notice.) Another feature will be 12 carved saguaros, each displaying October 2015

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It was several days before Thanksgiving 2014 when Christian Shappee’s life path took a sharp right turn.

The Arizona State University industrial design student was working in the studio when he saw a fellow student and friend designing a set of posters with exotic pictures of different countries. Intrigued, he asked her about it. His friend started to explain that it was for a trip one of her friends was going on, but then she stopped and said, “Here, just watch this.”

She directed him to an online video. What Christian saw changed his life.

Because “never” happens all the time.

That’s why I’m there.

A Goal-Driven Path Christian was always a highly motivated person. At Pinnacle High School, he was an honor student and president of the student body. He studied hard to attend ASU’s Barrett Honors College on a full ride. At ASU, he was a member of a fraternity, juggled two majors (a Bachelor of Science in industrial design and a Bachelor of Arts in design management), minored in sustainability and was on track to graduate with a 4.0 GPA. But for some reason, something just didn’t feel

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right to him.

“I grew up doing everything the way you’re supposed to do and have been on this crazy goal-driven path,” says Christian. “I was ready to graduate and move to San Francisco or Los Angeles and have that perfect design job that I dreamed of. But by November of my senior year, I was just feeling a little burned out and unfulfilled.”

That’s when he saw the video. In it, several young missionaries were interacting with people from around the world as part of a Christian mission trip called “The World Race.”

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“I was in tears by the end of it, and then I went back and checked the website,” he says. “I read blog after blog that day and everything just sort of fell into place. That’s when I first had the sense of God telling me, ‘you need to do this.’ Everything in my life just flipped upside down.”

Christian committed to the trip last March. He leaves in January 2016.

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The World Race

depending on the destination. Sometimes he’ll sleep in a

As part of The World Race (TWR), participants who are

tent in a rural village or, if he’s lucky, he’ll get to sleep

between the ages of 21 and 35 years old travel by

on the floor of a school building. But Christian can’t

backpack to 11 countries in 11 months, working full

wait.

time with local ministries and organizations to build homes, teach English, aid sex trafficking victims, spread

“I spent 22 years doing my own thing and I’m just

God’s word and do just about anything else that is

excited to take a year to see what can happen when I

needed.

stop focusing on myself and fully serve others,” he says.

Christian’s route will span three continents, taking him

He has the full support of his family, and says they

to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama,

weren’t surprised that he wanted to take on this

South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Cambodia, Thailand,

adventure.

Malaysia and Indonesia — a different country each month. He will travel with a group of about 50 other

“Looking back, the areas of design that I was always

participants, but once they reach their destination,

drawn to were products by nonprofit firms for people

they will be broken into groups and given different

who were living off grid or with disabilities and needed

assignments. Living conditions are up in the air,

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consumes and consumes,” he says. “That was really the most frustrating part of my studies. I love drawing and doing creative things, but I don’t want to design things that will just be thrown away two years later.”

A Lot to Do After graduating from ASU last May, Christian did go out and get that perfect design job, just not in San Francisco or LA. For now, he’s in Carefree working as the graphic and design manager for Brilliance LED. The job is perfect because his employers know about his leave come January, and support him 100 percent.

As part of his preparation, Christian is expected to raise $16,920 to cover such expenses as food, lodging, air, travel and training. Brilliance has agreed to match portions of his raised funds, and the owners are personally contributing as well.

“I am really lucky,” says Christian. “I feel like I’m working with family every day.”

He’s started purchasing some gear and is taking a trip this month to TWR’s headquarters in Georgia for training and physical testing. But with only three months to go, he still has a lot to do to get ready before he leaves.

“So far, I’ve raised just over $9,000,” he says. “I’ve written about 60 letters to friends and family and have registered for gear at REI. A friend’s father, who is a physician, donated all my vaccines.”

Throughout the trip, Christian will blog about his experiences and share his adventures, but he’s not sure where his path will go once he’s done.

“I’ve never thought of myself in full-time ministry, but I would love it if that’s where God asks me to go” he says. “I definitely still see the creative field as being part of what I want to do. I’m just excited to watch what happens over the next 11 months and see where it leads me.”

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Shimmering with the luminescent quality of gemstones,

meticulously designs and builds each sculpture by hand.

the work of prominent artist Peter Skidd is said to be like

Created with amazing precision, Skidd uses an intense

jewelry for the walls. His hand-painted steel sculptures

multi-step process from plasma cutting to welding,

incite light to dance, colors to play and shift, and living

grinding and painting.

spaces to transform. With its rich appeal, his work can be both classic and contemporary, accenting homes,

During the tour, examples of his finished work can be

businesses, healthcare facilities and restaurants in both

seen throughout his home, giving visitors a real sense of

indoor and outdoor settings.

what the piece is like in a domestic setting and allowing them to experience the mystery and magic of color

Each custom steel sculpture is truly one-of-a-kind, as

shifting as the surrounding light changes.

unique as fingerprints. The pieces Skidd creates in his Scottsdale metal shop are often made with a particular

For those who can’t wait for the tour, several of his

person or space in mind. He works with numerous art

larger-scale wall pieces can be seen at Carvalho’s

consultants, designers and private clients to seamlessly

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create stunning, memorable environments.

Skidd obtained a master’s in fine arts from the New York This November, during the annual Hidden in the Hills

Academy of Art in Manhattan and spent his last semester

Studio Tour and Sale, Skidd will allow the public a peek

of study at Ruskin School of Art at the University of

into his working metal shop and paint studio for the first

Oxford. His classical training emphasized figurative

time. There, visitors can discover the tools and grit it

painting, but his career took him elsewhere.

takes to create in steel.

“It was totally by accident that I began working with Touring the backyard workspace, visitors will see samples

metal,” says Skidd. In the early days of his career,

of Skidd’s steel sculpture in various stages of completion

entranced by steel, he taught himself to weld in his

and get a chance to view the equipment used by metal

garage.

artists. Be prepared for sharply angled steel and plenty of metal dust.

“Ever since I bought my first little welder and a piece of metal from the hardware store, I’ve been obsessed with

“Don’t wear your Sunday best,” Skidd warns.

steel,” he says. “Even now, I spend my days in the shop exploring the limitless avenues of metal.”

Building steel sculptures is a messy business, but Skidd is a perfectionist when it comes to creating his art. He

He finds it hard to pull himself away.

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“I’m especially passionate about the dimensionality, movement and transparency of the steel,” he says. “I don’t hide the steel with my painting process. I allow the shimmering steel to rise up through the paint to create a stunning, holographic and vividly rich presence.”

Skidd is constantly testing ideas, exploring possibilities and discovering new methods for creating art in such a rigid yet flowing medium.

A full-time artist and father of five, Skidd and his wife, Sarah, established their art business in 2005. Sarah is the business manager, while Skidd focuses his creative energy on designing and building a wide array of large-

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scale steel sculpture for galleries, hospitals, restaurants and art shows.

This year, his schedule expanded to include shows in Sausalito, Vail and Calabasas. His work is represented in galleries located in Sedona, Santa Fe, Park City and Scottsdale.

One of Skidd’s bowls was selected for the catalogue cover of this year’s Hidden in the Hills Art Studio Tour and Sale, held the weekends before and after Thanksgiving. This year, the dates are November 20–22 and November 27–29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Held annually for the past 18 years, the Sonoran Arts League’s Hidden in the Hills Art Studio Tour and Sale is the Valley’s largest six-day studio tour open to art enthusiasts, patrons and serious collectors. League members’ studios offer a unique opportunity to observe artists at work. Visitors are welcome to participate in conversation and creative connection with up to 200 artists, gleaning insight into the creative process, learning about the tools of the trade and purchasing works directly from their creators.

Skidd’s home and metal shop is located at Studio 21, 26832 N. 70th Pl., Scottsdale. Two visiting artists will also be showcasing their work during the tour: Sandi Ciaramitaro, watercolor, bronze and oil; and Paul Farmer, fine jewelry. peterskidd.com hiddeninthehills.org

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It’s the stuff desert dreams are made of.

70- and 30-mile courses to raise money and celebrate the sights and sweet sounds of the desert.

Rolling hills, expansive views. Sunrises framed by untouched purple mountains studded with saguaro

The temporary inconvenience to drivers along the

centurions that have guarded these pristine lands for

extensive route is easily mitigated by the excitement of

hundreds of years.

the ride and the long-lasting support it generates for this North Valley treasure, as well as for local businesses.

Those of us who live among its magic know the enchantment of the Sonoran Desert; its subtle changes

This year’s Tour takes place on October 11, kicking off

as seasons pass, its indomitable resilience and its

at DC Ranch’s Market Street near the southeast corner

raw beauty. Among its jewels is the McDowell Sonoran

of Pima Road and Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale.

Preserve — 57 square miles of preserved desert land

The 70-mile ride begins at 6:30 a.m. and the 30-mile ride

criss-crossed with beautiful trails for hiking and biking,

begins 10 minutes later.

and teeming with wildlife.

Riders of all levels are invited to take part; mountain This magnificent open space comprises a third of the total

bikes, road bikes, recumbent bikes, tandems and hand

land area of Scottsdale and is nearly iconic in its allure.

bikes are all welcome. However, no trailers or aero bars

Its massive impact is trumped only by its vulnerability, as

will be allowed for safety reasons. There is no age limit or

human progress quickly encroaches its borders. It is only

prequalifying necessary.

through the diligence of the nonprofit McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and City of Scottsdale — and funds provided

The Tour de Scottsdale course includes about 1,400

by supporters — that it can remain unsullied.

feet in elevation changes. The first 25 miles of the 70mile course is the toughest, as it ascends up Thompson

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Enter the Tour de Scottsdale. Now in its 12th year, this

Peak Parkway and west toward Scottsdale Road. Aid

bash of a bicycle festival will once again take over the

stations will be available for water, electrolytes, nutrition

streets surrounding the preserve as 2,000 riders pedal

options and fruit. If you have specific needs, please come

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prepared — water bottles and/or hydration packs are advised.

The most competitive participants will be placed in start corrals based on 2012-14 Tour de Scottsdale results and the self-reported Tour de Scottsdale expected net pace per mile that each rider indicates as part of the online registration process.

Corrals 1 and 2 are seeded placement for the most skilled and experienced participants who have recently completed a timed tour or ride between October 31, 2012 and the time of registration. To qualify for seeded corral placement in the endurance-testing 70-mile ride, participants must have completed a 50-mile or longer ride at a qualifying mile-per-hour pace no earlier than October 31, 2012 and prior to registration.

To qualify for seeded corral placement in the 30mile ride, participants must have completed a 20-mile or longer ride at a qualifying mile-per-hour pace no earlier than October 31, 2011 and prior to registration.

Placement in the first two corrals is not guaranteed.

Corrals 3, 4 and 5 are open corrals and self-seeded placement will occur based on each rider’s reported expected speed. The start will be in waves. Wave 1 will begin at 6:30 a.m. when the 70-mile cyclists will begin.

Wave 2 consists of 30-mile cyclists, with a starting time of 6:40 a.m.

Registration is online and commemorative jerseys can be purchased upon completion. The registration fee for the 30-mile ride is $90 after October 1 and the fee for the 70-mile event is $150. Tandem cyclists should add $15 more to the 30-mile fee and $25 additional to the 70-mile fee.

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Salvation Army 480-488-3590

Soroptimist International 480-510-8203

St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338

YMCA 480-596-9622

COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043

Divine Boutique 23425 N Scottsdale Rd. A1 480-585-2570

Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440

Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe 480-664-4568 20789 N. Pima 105, Scottsdale

Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131

College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105

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Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 480-998-7971 mcdowellsonoran.org Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 newcomersclubofscottsdale.com Rotary Club 602-548-3256 rotaryscottsdalenorth.org

Dance Classes DC Dance AZ 480-284-6440 dcdanceaz.com Dentist Jeffrey D. Clark DDS, FAGD Scottsdale Dental Excellence 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 201 480-585-1853 scottsdaledentalexcellence.com Equestrian Huss Performance Horses 708-752-2193 hussperformancehorses.com FITNESS Core Fitness 480-620-3000 corefitnessaz.com Garage Door AYS Garage Door Repair 602-375-3667 Free Estimates ROC#272744 $20 off on any repair aysdoorrepair.com Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 Dr. John A Liebert, M.D. Psychiatrist specializing in combined Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology Office in The Citadel 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite #103 602-349-0025 johnliebert.com

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Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

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Massage/Wellness Bodywork for Life 480-595-0246 bodyworkforlife.com Nail Salon Prestige Nail Salon 20701 N Scottsdale Rd #109 480-419-6601 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 carefreeoutdoor.com

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Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 lettherebelightllc.com

Home Theater Home Theater Automation 602-803-4499 homeautomation-scottsdale.com

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House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Allstate Insurance Frank M. Schubert 480-515-6259 State Farm - Jeremy Mueller 480-515-5223 jeremymueller.com Senior health plan specialist Generations Consulting Group 623-866-3222 keith@gcgagent.com Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323 Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286

Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Keri Meyers Photography 425-419-3999 kerimeyersphotography.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Canyon State AC and Plumbing 602-996-1818 canyonstateac.com

Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com Post office Scottsdale Post Office 7339 E. Williams Dr. 480-513-2935 Real Estate Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com Bloom Van Omen 602-989-1287 listofazhomes.com Restaurant Tom’s Thumb 480-513-8186 9393 E. Bell Road SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Copper Ridge School 480-484-1400 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007

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Pinnacle Peak Elementary School 480-538-7120 www.pvschools.net Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 scarizona.org Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 scottsdaleprep.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 The Scottsdale School 480-451-9442 thescottsdaleschool.com Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Shave bar & lounge The Manor 480-636-8911 20945 N Pima Ste B-120 themanoraz.com

Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com Spa Paradise Medspa & Wellness 602-266-8144 20945 N. Pima Rd. paradisemedspa.com Veterinarian Arizona Animal Hospital 480-686-8083 arizonaanimalhospital.com Water Softener & Filtration Proskill Services 623-551-7473 proskillservices.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 100B Gallery of Shades 480-643-0014 9236 E Canyon View, Scottsdale Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com

Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 canyonchurch.org

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Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us

Moda Forte Boutique and Salon 480-419-6632 modeforteaz.com

Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com

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Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org Congregation Or Chadash 480-342-8858 congregationorchadash.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org Covenant Community Church 480-419-0844 covcom.us Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 Episcopal Church-The Nativity 480-307-9216 nativityscottsdale.org First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com

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Beer-Braised Carnitas Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

In honor of this month’s Oktoberfest, how about pairing your favorite brew with some mouthwatering beer-braised carnitas? Whether tucked inside a warm tortilla, rolled into a burrito or sprinkled generously over a platter of nachos, this Mexican specialty is bound to satisfy. Though traditional carnitas are made with lard, this version is gently braised with beer until succulent and fall-apart tender.

Best of all, the meat is extremely affordable, making it the ideal choice for parties and large crowds.

Beer-Braised Carnitas Yield: 6 servings

Directions: Season pork with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder

2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 4-inch chunks and trimmed of excess fat salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 cup beer (lager) 1 cup onion, large dice 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon paprika

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pieces in a single layer and sear on all sides until golden brown but still raw in the center. You may need to cook in batches.

Add beer, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and paprika to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid or place the covered pan in a 300 F oven. Continue to simmer gently until the meat is tender, about three hours.

Once tender, remove the pork from the pan and carefully shred it into pieces. It should fall apart easily. For tacos, serve the carnitas with tortillas and desired toppings.

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