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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Jennifer Satterlee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ana Petrovic

STAFF WRITER Grace Hill

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Gregory Granillo Stephanie Maher Palenque Shannon Severson Katherine Braden Lara Piu Rebecca Zaner

PHOTOGRAPHERS Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Michele Celentano Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett

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It’s an annual event that many residents in the Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale communities — not to mention visitors from all over the world — look forward to all year long. Hidden in the Hills, the Sonoran Arts League’s signature event that brings excitement, enrichment and artistic awareness throughout the two weekends that bookend Thanksgiving. This November, the renown studio tour and sale celebrates 20 years.

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Picture this: When the original Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour began, none of the participating artists had a website, and only a handful even had cellphones. Word-of-mouth combined with occasional postcard mailings were the informal marketing strategies to promote the original 44 artists and 19 studios.

And yet, as is always the case when you’re onto something good, the quality of the event spoke for itself. Two decades later, Hidden in the Hills features an astonishing 188 artists at 47 studios, and the League has grown from fewer than 75 to more than 650 members.

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Enclosed is this issue is the official studio map for this year’s tour. Whether you’re a Hidden in the Hills newbie or a seasoned veteran, take some time to plan your journey and make the most of every minute the artists have graciously provided to glean insight into their creative process. Great conversations and potentially lifelong connections await you.

Congratulations to this year’s event co-chairs, Pat Bell-Demers and Jane Boggs, as well as the many other League members and artists who have helped make Hidden in the Hills such a huge success.

Here’s to the next 20 years … and beyond!

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If ever there was an artist who could inspire others to follow their dreams, it’s Linda Korstad. The South Dakota native overcame many hurdles on her way to becoming an accomplished mixed media sculptor, but she never gave up. Her hard work and persistence paid off, as Korstad’s whimsical piece, “Wishing and Hoping,” was chosen by the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League to be this year’s featured piece of fine art on the 20th annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale artist directory.

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Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photographer Greg Korstad

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The artist directory has become a staple of the popular tour, which features a record 188 artists at 47 studios this year during the last two weekends of November. While patrons can customize and download a map at hiddeninthehills.org, the four-color, glossy artist directory includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art; a large, easy-to-read map of the studios; and advertisements from participating artists.

Carole Perry, the event’s marketing chair, says the artist directory has become a collectible over the years.

“Back in 1997, our budget for the entire tour was $250, so we didn’t start printing the artist directory until 1999,” says Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 20 years of the tour. “Our first cover featured a brilliant piece by Claudia Hartley. As Hidden in the Hills grew, we found that people not only collected the directories, they looked forward to learning who the featured cover artist was.”

Each year, participating artists are invited by the Sonoran Arts League to submit original pieces for consideration during a cover artist selection process, which took place in May. More than 100 pieces of art were submitted before the committee chose Korstad’s piece for this year’s milestone anniversary artist directory.

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“There were some amazing entries, as there are every year, but Linda’s sculpture stood out,” Perry says. “We all actually wanted it for the cover last year, but as we were using multiple images that year, we couldn't seem to make it all fit together aesthetically. The minute we saw her submission this year, I think everyone knew this was the absolute statement piece for our new directory image, and it had to fill the cover.”

A Scottsdale resident, Korstad exhibits her work in a Prescott gallery, Van Gogh’s Ear, and she has been a juried artist in the prestigious Sculpture in the Park Show and Sale in Loveland, Colorado for eight years.

Her career path took her on many turns, and it wasn’t until she gave herself permission to completely trust herself that she pursued sculpting as her vocation.

“I pursued art several times during a span of 30 years,” Korstad says. “There was something holding me back each time, but I always ended up returning to art in the form of photography, printmaking, painting and now sculpture.”

With a business administration degree, Korstad landed a job in her 30s in advertising. Following her love for animals, she eventually settled into a career of training, exhibiting and breeding Afghan Hounds, a striking breed of dogs known for their long silky coat and aristocratic, aloof demeanor. Her love affair with these hounds combined with hard work lasted 25 years, and resulted in many nationally-recognized champions.

When a back injury made it difficult for her to continue her passion with the Afghan Hounds, she decided to revisit her first love and explore the possibilities of art-making.

She was drawn to working with clay, and with the encouragement of her husband, Greg, she immersed herself in her work. She also made a point of surrounding herself with talented ceramist friends and seeking the help of mentors.

“I’m like a little fish in a big pond,” she says of her artist colleagues, whom she holds with such high regard. “Being in their presence inspires me to be better.”

Her whimsical creations begin with clay components using iconic shapes and forms. These components combined with found objects are reconfigured in a subtle,

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contemporary way, with a slight humorous spin to create her mixed media sculptures.

“I love to incorporate recycled materials in my work,” she says, adding that she’ll sometimes spend the day scouring thrift stores, flea markets and antique shops for quirky items. “I spend a lot of time experimenting with repetitive concepts, so I’ll often buy multiples of oddities and store them in my studio bins until I’m ready to play.”

Her colorful studio houses two kilns, dozens of paint canisters and glazes, buckets of brushes and bins of sculpting and texturizing tools. It is full of sculptural pieces in various stages of completion.

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“Sometimes I’ll start a piece and need to wait until that special something shows up to complement it,” she says.

“When working with clay using hand-built techniques, I’ve learned timing is everything. It can be a hurry-up-andwait process, but the time is worth the wait.”

Yellow Post-it notes and magazine clippings are strewn around her studio, helping her keep track of her thoughts and inspirations.

“When ideas come to me, I add them to the list, and Greg helps me organize my list of lists,” she says, laughing.

Korstad, who will exhibit and sell her mixed media pieces at studio 14, says she still has to pinch herself about being selected as this year’s Hidden in the Hills featured artist.

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“Becoming a full-time artist has been quite a journey, and being recognized in this way is a true honor,” she says.

“My current work is the result of working with a talented team of mentors and my intense drive for pushing the materials to a high level of finish. Although the prospect of getting the work to a higher level can be daunting, I have learned to surrender and just let things happen.”

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

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2ND ANNUAL GRAND PRIX OF SCOTTSDALE GATSBY WEEKEND The Roaring ‘20s are back!

The public is invited to attend this Gatsby-themed weekend, which includes period 1920s dress and a black-tie gala; a lawn party with wine, spirits, craft beer and restaurant tastings; an exhibition and race of open-wheeled vintage mini racers; a kids’ race and special kids’ zone; and Charleston competitions. The event proceeds will benefit early childhood programs. 480-5279779, grandprixscottsdale.com.

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Event Schedule NOVEMBER 4 - 6, 2016

Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

NOVEMBER 25 - 27, 2016 Carefree Southwest Art & Indian Market

DECEMBER 9 - 11, 2016

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10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR The annual holiday bazaar at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree will feature more than 70 vendors selling items of pottery, jewelry, artwork, fashions and

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accessories. Additionally, there will be a Book Nook of gently used books, a Corner CafĂŠ with breakfast and lunch options, and a Sweets and Treats Shop selling delicious home-baked goodies.

Proceeds from the bazaar will go to community projects focused on making a positive difference. Free.

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NOV. 4-6

23RD ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL

More than 150 award-winning fine artists will showcase their artwork in the 23rd annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival. Paintings, drawings, charcoals, pastels, sculptures, bronzes and hand-blown glass are just some of the work that will be displayed. Featured artist will be oil painter Darrell Thomas. Attendees will also enjoy live music and the tasting

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of delicious wines, rums and microbrews. Adults, $3; children 18 and younger, free; wine tasting, $10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.

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NOV. 5

7TH ANNUAL HERBERGER THEATER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The Festival of the Arts is a family-friendly event and will include live music, theater and dance performances, a children’s activity area, film shorts, food, pet adoptions, craft beer tasting and more!

Proceeds will benefit the Herberger Theater’s youth outreach programs. Free.

11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., 602-254-7399,

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NDP’S CULINARY FESTIVAL Notre Dame Preparatory’s annual Culinary Festival is here! This year, the event will celebrate and serve delicious food from 14 local restaurants, including Ciao Grazie, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizza, The Capital Grille, Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market and more.

There will also be awesome live music from the band Elvis Before Noon. The event is for adults 21 and older and attire is casual.

Advance ticket price, $100; door ticket, $125. 6 p.m. Notre Dame Preparatory, 9701 E. Bell Rd., 480-

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and will celebrate the survivors of blood cancers through music, entertainment and the carrying of illuminated lanterns. The night, dedicated to bringing awareness to blood cancers, will end with a showstopping display of fireworks. 5-7 p.m. Phoenix Municipal Stadium, 5999 E. Van Buren St., lightthenight.org.

NOV. 5-6

46TH ANNUAL LITCHFIELD PARK FESTIVAL OF ARTS The Litchfield Park Festival of Arts returns for its 46th year.

For two days, art enthusiasts and the general public can peruse original art pieces and crafts from more than 250 fine artists and craftsmen.

There will also be live music and entertainment, delicious food booths, festival eateries, sidewalk cafes and wine tasting. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Litchfield Park, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.

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FCC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The 6th annual charity golf tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale raises funds for the Foothills Caring Corps, a nonprofit organization supporting older residents in the Northeast Valley. The event will also include hole-in-one prize opportunities, raffle prizes, auction items, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. $400. 8:30 a.m. Mirabel Golf Club, 37100 N. Mirabel Club Dr., 480-488-1105, foothillscaringcorps.com.

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UNDERSTANDING FLAVORED OILS AND VINEGARS Presented by Merle Lehman, owner of Gourmet Blends AZ, this class will discuss the best barrel-aged balsamic vinegars and citrus- or herb-infused olive oils, plus how to purchase them locally. The class will also include tastings of different oils and vinegars. $19.99.

3 p.m. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, 480488-1090, azfcf.org.

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20TH ANNUAL HIDDEN IN THE HILLS The much anticipated Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale is back and celebrating its 20th year. With more than 180 local artists in 47 studio locations, this year is sure to be a hit! Participants can expect to admire and buy impressive paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Free, self-guided tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 480-575-6624, hiddeninthehills.org.

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NDP’S 6TH ANNUAL BEMIS BOWL The annual Bemis Bowl brings the community together while raising funds for the Scot A. Bemis Fund. This event is played on Bemis Field at Notre Dame Preparatory and honors NDP’s late football coach, Scot A. Bemis. His fund provides yearly scholarships to four NDP students. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notre

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3RD ANNUAL AMERICAN MADE MATTERS DAY products during Watson’s Hat Shop’s third annual American Made Matters Day. The event will showcase the high-quality hats manufactured and built right inside Watson’s Hat Shop, and will also feature American-made watches by professional watchmakers A.M. Cook Wristwatch. Also included in the evenings activities will be raffle prizes and food and drink selections by Indigo Crow. Watson’s Hat Shop is the Arizona ambassador for the American Made Matters organization. Free. 4-8 p.m.

Watson’s Hat Shop, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 148, 480595-9777, watsonshatshop.com.

SANTA AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY EVENING a holiday event at Las Tiendas.

Guests will meet local artists at Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue, Western Delights, Saddle Up Gallery and Etania Gems and Jewelry. Guests will also enjoy the baked goods of Las Tiendas newest addition, It’s a Divine Bakery Shop. And kids will love meeting the Mobile Minis, tiny horses all dressed for the holiday season. 6-8 p.m. Las Tiendas Center, 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd.

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CAREFREE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Save the date! The ninth annual Carefree Christmas Festival will return the second weekend in December. This family-friendly event offers a magical winter holiday in the Arizona desert.

There will be a stunning display of lights, an appearance by Santa, real snow, a holiday gift market, nighttime carriage rides and much more. Free.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 100 Easy St., 480-488-2051, carefreechristmasfestival.com.

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SEEKING FINE ART & JEWELRY FOR AUCTION ARIZONA MUSICFEST KICKS OFF 26TH SEASON Arizona Musicfest is better than ever before! Starting off the season, from October 28 through November 7, is Arizona Musicfest’s inaugural Fall Fest, a four-concert schedule featuring Melissa Manchester and the Midtown Men: The Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey’s Boys.

New and old patrons can also expect 23 concerts throughout the season, which includes Chris Botti, Mirage: Visions of Fleetwood Mac, The Manhattan Transfer, A Broadway Romance and many more. For more information on ticket prices, show times and locations, visit azmusicfest.org or call 480-8400457.

CRAIG BILLIARDS OPENS IN SCOTTSDALE Craig Connelly, who previously owned and operated Connelly Billiards, is back in business with his new company, Craig Billiards. The American-made, high-quality pool tables found in Craig’s showroom are the perfect addition to any home.

Craig offers several tables that will suit an individual’s style and taste, including classic designs, modern designs, rustic tables, designer series and more. For more information, visit craigbilliards.com.

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Mom’ s F Mean Business

For some, it’s skydiving. For others, a Grand Canyon hike.

But for Diane Meyer, a more business-minded adventure sat at the top of her bucket list: a children’s gift shop.

“It was always a dream of mine,” explains Diane, aka Grandma Di. “After selling wholesale to brick-and-mortar boutiques throughout the United States for several years, I decided it was time to open a retail anchor store here in my hometown of Scottsdale, where I could show off our complete line of Goochie Goo Garbs and utilize all of our wonderful local resources.”

With the grand opening of Cuddles, her new baby and child boutique located in the La Mirada Shopping Center, this wish is officially crossed off her list.

The store features products made by mompreneurs and grandmapreneurs, including her line of pretty yet practical, luxuriously soft keepsake children’s blankets, Goochie Goo Garbs.

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“I love designing our blankets and am always looking for our next new product to make,” says Diane.

Having a new retail location meant she could add graphic T-shirts for tots through teens and made-to-order blankets to the Goochie Goo Garbs line.

“We can now offer custom-designed blankets, capes and pillows for our customers,” says Diane. “Customers can come into Cuddles and see, touch and feel the vast array of fabrics we have available.”

As a mother of four and grandma of 12, Grandma Di is a true children’s clothing shopping expert, which she says helped her curate the best products available. Local and national mompreneur and grandmapreneur businesses are featured in her store, such as Pogue Photography, which offers special sessions for customers; a local mom who does all of the store’s embroidery to personalize gift purchases; and several other mompreneur

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brands well-known for their quality.

Her goal is to introduce unique mompreneur and grandmapreneur products in a retail setting.

“Many of the moms I’ve met work right from their homes and sell their products online, as the mompreneur trend has been increasingly popular with the help of the internet and social media,” says Diane. “Call me oldfashioned, but I still like to be able to touch and feel products when I shop, so I’m hoping Cuddles will provide consumers the best of both worlds.”

Today, she enjoys the fruits of her dream.

“I love the people I work with, I love my vendors and I love meeting all the people who come into Cuddles, and helping them find that perfect gift,” Diane says. It also doesn’t hurt to be located next to Starbucks, she jokes.

Finally, she loves the store’s charitable platform. A Super Garbs collection of blankets and capes supports charities such as the MaxLove Project and the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, as well as children’s cancer research at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

“As a childhood cancer survivor myself, children’s cancer research is a cause near and dear to my heart,” says Diane. “I think I am most proud of our philanthropic line, Super Garbs, and all the wonderful charities we work with that help make our world a better place. We love the concept of paying it forward.”

What’s next on Grandma Di’s list?

Keep your eyes peeled for a Grandma Shower for expecting grandparents at Cuddles this spring, and a whole lot more. goochiegoo.com

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Here are just a few of the mompreneur lines featured at Cuddles.

Infanteenie Beenies: Missy from Georgia makes baby beanies that announce the gender of your new bundle of joy in style. Her award-winning beanies are the only four-seam round, medicalgrade newborn hospital hats on the market. “My daughter is the true inspiration behind my creations,” says Missy. “She was the model who eagerly and unknowingly wore my creations during many photo sessions!”

Nursery Prints: Carrie from Michigan’s products are an expression of her intense love of drawing. “I started with the wish to fill their nurseries with whimsical decor,” says Carrie. “I wanted to create whimsical art for children, so I created a shop full of my whimsical imaginings. Bringing my art to life on fabric really enables me to be more creative and flexible with what I can make. I am living my dream.”

LittleFruitTreeShop: Kate from California creates hand-sewn nursery pillows that bring a special touch to your space. Kate and her husband created the product out of a love for stories and a heart to celebrate childhood. “Together we work, play, love and laugh on this crazy adventure of life,” says Kate. “Every piece we make is a celebration of sweet, magical childhood. We create our products by hand with love to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your home! I love working with people and making beautiful pieces that suit their personality and life.”

Fish Kiss: Anne from Colorado’s lifestyle brand is full of fun and whimsical printed items inspired by the people and places she loves. “The name came from the goofy fish face kisses I would give my nieces and nephews,” says Anne. “If you look closely at the fish lips, you’ll see a small cross in the center. We aspire to keep the Lord in the center of the business — good quality and service to our customers while appreciating all those who make Fish Kiss possible.”

GeorgeHats: Kristen from Southern California designs handmade hats inspired by her son, George, and his love of the outdoors. “I always keep his face protected from the sun and the elements, but also want him to be comfortable and trendy,” says Kristen. “Each hat is handmade with love.”

Jolie and June, Modern Organic Children's Apparel: Janell from California was inspired by the idea of one little person so small that he or she doesn't even exist yet. “He or she has already generated ideas, dreams, hopes and fantasies,” says Janell. “So when that small little person finally decides to stick and bloom, it will be our treasured moon baby.”

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Many people can describe their lives as being complex, busy and stressful — so much so that they often rely on others to prepare their meals. For some, dining out, fast food and microwaves have become an everyday occurrence and means of survival. If people have one less thing to worry about, like cooking, then isn’t that better in the end?

A growing trend supported by many health-conscious people argues that in fact, it isn’t better. Spending more time cooking and eating quality food actually de-stresses a person. A healthy, home-cooked meal then becomes an event that heals the mind, body and soul, something that busy and stressed out individuals absolutely need.

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FACTS ABOUT ARIZONA FARMS (FROM THE ARIZONA FARM BUREAU, AZFB.ORG) • Arizona agriculture is a $17.1 billion industry, with more than 15,000 farms and ranches.

• Most farms in Maricopa County are less than 10 acres.

• Dairy is Arizona's leading agricultural product.

• Yuma County is known as the “Winter Salad Bowl Capital.” They produce almost all of the veggies consumed in the United States during the winter months.

• Pinal County is home to one of the few remaining sheep ranches that herd their sheep to Coconino County by foot using the historic sheep driveways in the state.

• Arizona ranks second in the U.S. in head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli production.

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one must look beyond the grocery store and take a much different approach to selecting what to eat. An approach that provides a deeper connection with the Earth’s bountiful crops. This can be done by selecting foods directly from local farms.

Both large and small farms offer a myriad of seasonal items that not only taste better but are nutritionally better for us. Since they do not require shipping, individuals can eat produce at its ripest and freshest. Even during the colder months, while other states deal with freezing temperatures, local farms are able to grow an abundance of produce. In addition, farms provide access to animal products, such as meat, eggs and milk.

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Of course, these foods can be found at the grocery store. However, purchasing directly from local farms encourages communication between the community and the farmers. This relationship provides consumers with an understanding on what, how and when food grows best on the farm.

It also communicates what role the farm plays in sustainable agriculture.

Ultimately, if a person wants to know what they are eating, then purchasing directly from local farms makes the most sense.

If a trip to a local farm seems too large of a task, then look to alternative resources for local food.

Community-supported agriculture (CSAs) and farmers markets bring the food closer to home. Some CSAs even deliver food directly to your doorstep. Additionally, many local butcher shops sell only sustainablyraised meats from local farms, instead of factory-farmed meats. And getting farm fresh food doesn’t mean that dining out can’t be an option any longer. Certain restaurants now offer a farm-to-table experience, where they only provide menu options from local food sources.

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With the growing desire to return to more natural ways of living, now makes for a perfect time to get to know the local farms and pick food that will nourish the body. Don’t think of it as something that should be done; think of it as something that must be done. It’s time to heal the mind, body and soul.

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Brenna Zumbro Hometown: Payson Current: Flagstaff

Professional experience: When she was a high school senior, Brenna received her first camera from her grandmother for Christmas. In college, she studied journalism, and from there went to photography school per the recommendation of a professor. She graduated from the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in 2008, after studying under National Geographic photographer Chuck Plate. With Chuck as her inspiration and her studies under her belt, Brenna has been building her business ever since Why is it important to you to document farms in photographs? “I want people to know where their food comes from and show how much work goes into the process. I want to give the food and the people who grow it value, so that people start to support local farming.”

Describe your favorite farms to photograph and/or your favorite farm photograph? “It all depends. All the farms I’ve been on have been unique for different reasons. The largest farm I’ve photographed was Duncan Family Farms. It’s pretty amazing how much they grow. From the technology they use to the people they employ, it was pretty amazing. The most impressive part was that Arnott, the owner of the farm, still spends time in the field and knows the people who work for them. For a different reason, I love Rabbit Run Farm and others like it. They are small farms and the people on them work harder than anyone I know. They really care about what they produce and are always trying to improve.” brennazumbro.com

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No one can believe it’s been 20 years since the first Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour began, especially eight artists who were there that first year and have participated either as a studio host or a guest artist for the past two decades.

The diverse group includes painter Virginia Brooks (host, studio 41), potter Judy Darbyshire (host, studio 6), batik/mixed media artist Katalin Ehling (host, studio 20), wood turner Morrie Elmer (guest at studio 33), sculptor Gordon “Gordy” Mischke (guest at studio 46), pencil artist Dick Mueller (host, studio 43), glass artist Carole Perry (host, studio 16) and ceramist/mixed media artist Robin Ray (host, studio 11).

Twenty years ago, none of them had a website, and only Dick Mueller and Morrie Elmer had cellphones.

For most artists back then, marketing their original pieces of art before Hidden in the Hills was done through word-of-mouth and occasional postcard mailings that many of them would hand address.

In 1997, it took six people less than two hours to address all the names in the League database. Today, it would take 30 artists a half day just to place preprinted address stickers on all of the maps needed to mail to the current database.

The original idea was for an event that would give the community an opportunity to observe and engage in the creation of art, with an emphasis on process more than purchase.

“In contrast to the proliferation of tent shows for existing art lovers, we were looking for a way to make art approachable for those who did not yet appreciate or embrace it,” says Carole Perry.

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While some, including Elmer, joke that the event could easily have been called “Lost in the Hills” in the early days, Hidden in the Hills has become a key element in branding the League and its expanding membership.

Dick Mueller Pencil Artist

With only a few hundred dollars for promotion in 1997, the first tour was a big success, thanks to the tremendous efforts and enthusiasm of the original 44 artists in 19 studios, and the leadership of event co-founders, Judy Darbyshire and Jan Taylor.

“Things were much looser back then, and we didn’t have many challenges when it came to putting up the signs,” Gordy Mischke says. “It was really a hands-on operation.” Mischke hand-painted 4-by-8 sheets of plywood for the highway signs, and several artists volunteered to silkscreen individual studio signs at the high school where Robin Ray was teaching.

With the tiniest budget for collateral material, Darbyshire drew the iconic Studio Tour maps for the first two years, and the photocopied maps were distributed by the artists and posted throughout Cave Creek and Carefree.

Some participating artists had sales the first year, and some did not, but everyone felt it was a huge success in the way of exposure and reception by the community. Mueller recalls, “We had some patrons visit on horseback back then, and now I see close to 1,600 people in my studio each year.” He adds that many of the visitors today are tourists, and one even recognized him in the Minneapolis airport this past summer.

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ARIZONA’S PREMIER STUDIO TOUR

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! Engage in the passion and the artistic process at the 20th Annual Hidden in the Hills free, self-guided studio tour and sale!

Purchase original works of fine art directly from nationally recognized and emerging artists.

November 18-20 & 25-27 10 am to 5 pm each day • Cave Creek, Carefree & N. Scottsdale

FREE ADMISSION The collectible 136 page full-color directory shown at right features all participating artists, includes a map and can be purchased in advance for only $5 online at HiddenInTheHills.org or by calling the Sonoran Arts League at 480.575.6624. You can also customize your tour using the interactive map found at HiddenInTheHills.org.

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Carole Perry Glass Artist

Demand Soars The second year, the tour expanded from one weekend in November to the two weekends that bookend Thanksgiving, an important timeframe for the League’s signature event that is easily remembered by everyone.

Past presidents Ralph Deuschle and Alan Hochman were instrumental in generating the funds necessary to begin producing the highly collectible artist directory in 1999.

With each passing year, the demand to see more fine art soared, and the event grew to include more host studios and guest artists. Some artists even moved into the area with the goal of joining the League and participating in Hidden in the Hills.

Each of the eight artists remember good years and challenging years, especially during the Great Recession.

No one year stands out, though Virginia Brooks is pretty sure she is the only host artist who had a patron fall into the pool.

“She was a good sport about it,” Brooks says, laughing. “She was admiring the work of my guest artist, Steve Stento, and was backing up to take a photograph of it when she lost her footing and fell into the deep end.

Steve jumped in to help her. While her camera and his cell phone were damaged by the water, neither was hurt, thankfully.”

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Watching Artists Evolve All eight artists credit Hidden in the Hills not only with helping their careers, but also with pushing them to grow as artists.

Mueller exhibited graphite pencil drawings on paper during the first tour.

“Color pencil now constitutes twothirds of my work, and I also do more

landscapes and wildlife,” he says.

Darbyshire had been selling predominately craft fair-appropriate pottery since the 1970s, when she first joined the Cave Creek Craft Council, the Sonoran Arts League’s predecessor.

But having an open studio not only inspired larger, more intricate works, it also allowed for her to exhibit other media for the first time.

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Her acrylic paintings retain a style formerly developed while working in a commercial art department, and have the aspect of retro illustrations.

“My background as an artist benefits my pottery with thoughtful design, often figurative, quirky or influenced by my long involvement in Southwestern archaeology,” she says.

Now, at 73, her participation in the studio tour has enabled her to gradually withdraw from other shows and galleries, in order to concentrate on a new collection for each year’s Hidden in the Hills tour.

Katalin Ehling is especially nostalgic during this, her last Hidden in the Hills tour. With a career spanning more than four decades, Ehling traveled the world, finding inspiration in Europe, Japan, China, Hungary, Java, Bali and other remote and exotic locations.

Closer to home, she was part of many Southwest galleries’ stable of artists in Scottsdale, Denver, Taos and Santa Fe. “My work has changed and evolved by leaps and bounds,” Ehling says. “The first 15 years, I mainly showed batiks. At that time, I was concentrating solely on batik on cotton with Southwest images of pueblos, Navajo weavers, mothers and children, and New Mexico and Northern Arizona landscapes.

Since then, I have added mixed media, collage, batiks on paper and encaustic monotypes.

The works have also evolved to abstract, non-representational imagery.”

Ehling says she is grateful that the studio tour pushed her to try new things.

“I delight in seeing that I was never stuck in a mode, but always pushed myself to grow and try new mediums and subject matter,” she says. “Had I not done that, I might have quit a long time ago.” She adds that after Hidden in the Hills, she will continue to create art, experiment with new techniques and enter national and international exhibitions.

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For Brooks, who in 1997 was new to Carefree, making the personal connections and building relationships was a key motivation for participating in the artist studio tour.

"I feel very fortunate that we see many of the same people come back year after year to see how our work has evolved,” Brooks says of her and her guest artists. This year, her own work has expanded from landscapes of the American West, Tuscany and Provence to now include peaceful atmospheric paintings.

Hidden in the Hills is the longest-running consecutive show Elmer has done. And while he still creates woodturned hollow vessels that are inlayed with precious stones, he says the work he does now is much more extensive.

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“It’s a further refinement of what I was doing,” Elmer says. “I use more and different colored stones and local woods that require a lot more inlay. Back then, I wasn’t too excited about heavily distressed wood — now I look for those pieces. My newer pieces also include precious opal, which you won’t see anywhere else. It makes for a very unique piece of wood art.”

Glass artist Carole Perry says she is still creating the glass tapestries that she was doing two decades ago, but they have evolved significantly, and today they are in prized glass collections around the globe. Perry has also expanded her work to include more functional pieces, like dinnerware, “big funky wall pieces,” and other contemporary glass art.

Perry, who is a member of Local First Arizona and advocates for buying from locally-owned businesses, says the patrons have been a large part of her creative success.

“My growth has been tremendous in part because about 10 percent of the 2,000 people who come through my studio each year recommend ideas about how I can further experiment with my art,” she says. "It usually takes three to five months to complete all the commissions that result from each year's tour."

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Morrie Elmer Wood Turner

Those who have followed Gordy Mischke’s work have seen his architectural creations evolve from concrete to steel, copper and stone abstract sculptures; wood carvings; etched glass; gates; fences; doors; and more. And while he credits Hidden in the Hills with landing a large commission with the Radisson at Fort McDowell Casino, he is proudest of his “Desert Madonna” sculpture that

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stands at the entrance to the Town of Carefree’s amphitheater.

“I constructed that piece to be raffled to kick off the League’s youth art scholarship fund during one of the first tours,” he says. “Through a quirky chain of events, the person who won it moved, and perhaps donated it to the town.”

Youth art is very dear to Robin Ray’s

heart and is a big reason Ray was so instrumental in launching Hidden in the Hills’ Youth Art Studio 1 two decades ago. In 1997, Ray was a single mother, teaching visual arts at Cactus Shadows High School and art classes at Paradise Valley Community College at night.

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Robin Ray Ceramist & Mixed Media

“Our mission and the one critical requirement of every participating artist have never changed.

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as an artist,” Ray says. “It gave me a depth of experience that I could share with my students.”

While she has always worked with clay, Ray was also weaving 20 years ago. Now “the looms are in storage forever,” and her creativity has evolved to include mural paintings and more whimsical, expressive mixed media animal sculptures. Her work also has developed to include more Raku pottery.

Sharing with the Community When the Sonoran Arts League board approved the first Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour 20 years ago, no one could have guessed how much the event would affect the League, its members and the community.

This year’s 20th annual event, which is co-chaired

by League executive director Pat Bell-Demers and board member, gourd artist and studio host Jane Boggs, features 188 artists at 47 studios, a phenomenal accomplishment that none of the original participating artists could have imagined.

Even more impressive is the fact that the Sonoran Arts League, which had fewer than 75 members in 1997, now has more than 650 members.

“Our mission and the one critical requirement of every participating artist have never changed,” says Boggs. “We must all be able and willing to share our process and inspiration for creating our art.”

Education has always been a key goal with Hidden in the Hills. While the Youth Art Studio 1 started off at Desert Foothills Nursery, the exhibit moved to Desert Foothills Library several years ago.

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Gordon "Gordy" Mishke Sculptor

Now, students in third through 12th grade submit their work to be juried into the exhibit in the spring. This year, 120 pieces were submitted for review and 50 pieces were chosen to be on exhibit at the library from November 1-29.

A free celebratory reception will take place on November 10 from 6 to 7 p.m.

All eight artists who were part of the first Hidden in the Hills tour say they’ve developed a special bond, just by being part of the event for the past two decades.

Several commented on how rewarding it is to form friendships with returning patrons and have the chance to meet new visitors.

“It has given us a chance to make a difference in the community we love,” Darbyshire says, “and it justifies spending our lifetimes doing what we do.” hiddeninthehills.org

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Farm to Kitchen West SUPPER SERIES Writer Grace Hill

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Imagine a rustic burlap table runner stretching across a long wooden farm table. Mismatched wine glasses have been left at each place setting. An arrangement of garden flowers sits in the heart of the table and becomes a continuation of the surrounding natural beauty. A delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal made from fresh ingredients lingers in the air. It’s truly a picturesque scene, and one not often found in urban settings.

Yet The Simple Farm and Kitchen West Restaurant will offer exactly that kind of down-to-earth dining experience during their Farm to Kitchen West Supper Series.

Beginning at 6 p.m., each supper in the series starts with a casual meet-and-greet with fellow diners.

Then a three-course, communalstyle meal, made from local, fresh ingredients grown at The Simple Farm, follows at 6:30 p.m. Each item served will be excellently prepared by Kitchen West’s executive chef, Rick Dupere.

“The menus were all created with Lylah telling me what crops she will have in season,” says Dupere. “Maybe a few surprises.

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Taste

Farm to Kitchen West Supper Series Nov. 18, Jan. 27, March 24, May 19: The Simple Farm 9080 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale Dec. 16, Feb. 24, April 28: Kitchen West Restaurant, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 480-596-7522 Meet and greet: 6 p.m.

Dinner: 6:30 p.m. $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity)

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family style for sharing and interacting.

Cooking everything while not wasting any juices or flavor.”

The next dinner at The Simple Farm, titled “Hashknife Night Celebrating the Pony Express Campfire Chuck Wagon Cooking,” will occur on November 18.

The meal will include an appetizer of kohlrabi arugula salad and pomegranate and Arizona apple. Then comes the main course of The Simple Farm okra chili verde, fennel butter tortilla, chimichurri carved hanger roast, smoked brisket potato hash and glazed cumin seed carrots. The meal will conclude with a blueberry slump dessert. In addition, a perfectly selected Arizona wine will complement the seasonal food.

As guests enjoy their meal, Lylah and Michael Ledner, owners of The Simple Farm, will join Dupere to discuss local, organic farm produce and quality cooking.

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Evenings at The Simple Farm become a complete farm experience as a tour occurs during the course of the night. Guests are encouraged to wear appropriate farm attire — especially comfortable walking shoes — as there will also be time to meet the adorable Nubian dairy goats who call the farm their home. The Simple Farm dinners are scheduled for November 18, January 27, March 24 and May 19.

On December 16, February 24 and April 28, the supper series will take place at the Kitchen West Restaurant, which is located at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. Guests can still expect the same rustic dinner experience in the restaurant’s private room. Following the meal, a relaxing wine reception will commence on the adjacent patio.

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With the purpose of creating an intimate, communal gathering, the event only allows for a maximum of 16 guests. Therefore, those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a seat as soon as possible. Each meal in the series costs $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

On December 16, February 24 and April 28, the supper series will take place at the Kitchen West Restaurant, which is located at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. Guests can still expect the same rustic dinner experience in the restaurant’s private room.

Following the meal, a relaxing wine reception will commence on the adjacent patio.

With the purpose of creating an intimate, communal gathering, the event only allows for a maximum of 16 guests. Therefore, those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a seat as soon as possible. Each meal in the series costs $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

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THE WEST ARTIST CURT MATTSON

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Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photographer Bryan Black

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It’s a bit off the beaten path, but a trip to Curt Mattson’s studio 9 during the 20th annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale is well worth it, especially if you love the explosive action of buckaroos and the lore and grandeur of the West.

Set on two and a half acres with Cave Creek Regional Park as a backdrop, Mattson’s home and studio embody the spirit of the West with breathtaking sculptures, evocative oil and watercolor paintings and freehand charcoal drawings, each one telling a unique story about cowboys, cowgirls, horses, cattle and life on the ranch.

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“Cowboy art is inherently narrative, and I strive to bring people into the contemporary and historic worlds of the buckaroo, horsemen and horsewomen,” Mattson says, adding that his goal is to enrich the lives of others. “I’m only successful if my work is uplifting, compelling and brings beauty into other people’s lives.”

Growing up on a ranch with 50 horses, Mattson began riding at the age of 5. He credits his ranching experience with helping him achieve precise composition for each original piece he creates.

“Whether I’m sculpting, painting or drawing, I’m able to capture the movements and rhythm of the horses, cattle and buckaroos because my life has been centered around that world,” he says.

Always pushing himself to improve and refine his skills, Mattson has a very strict daily regimen. Each morning, he and his wife and business manager, Wendy, take “the boys,” horses Trucker and Quinn, out for a ride. Then he draws in the morning in one studio, sculpts in the afternoon in a second studio and finishes at night by painting in the same studio where he draws.

Drawing is a fundamental skill that Mattson works hard to perfect through his freehand charcoal drawings.

“I work very hard at it,” he says, adding that a good story is important, but it’s not enough. “I have tremendous respect for the great illustrators who were disciplined in their studies. Strong design is critical for art to be excellent. My artistic challenge is to create work that is so compelling, no one can walk by it.”

Best known for his sculptures, Mattson has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture at the Quest for the West Art Show and Sale at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis; the Cowboy Artists of America Founders’ Award; Best of Show at the Phippen Museum Fine Art Show in Prescott; and Best of Show at the National Western Fine Art Exhibition and Sale in San Dimas, California.

“I have a very high view of sculpture,” Mattson says. “It’s a long-lived medium, and I owe it to my collectors to create work that stands the test of time.”

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While Mattson is a great storyteller, he’s very particular about which stories he sculpts.

“A story has to be sculptural and worthy of a bronze,” he says. “A great bronze will tell a good story and be accurate 100 years from now. Not only does it have to be anatomically correct, its mass, texture, light and design must work together to tell an accurate story.”

Walking into his sculpture studio, one is struck by the beauty of finished bronzes on display. Propped up near his sculpture stand is a guitar and his black Nevada snap-brim cowboy hat.

Certificates of awards and honors cover part of the wall, and in the corner is a mirror.

“The mirror helps me assess the reverse image of a piece I’m working on,” he says. “It’s important to keep a fresh eye as you progress with your work so you can make corrections.”

Much of his work focuses on showing how smart horses are and how well the horseman relates to them. “I don’t think we know one-tenth of how smart they are,” he says of the horses.

While some other artists work from photos, Mattson depends on his innate knowledge to sculpt.

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“I’ve been immersed in this way of life, so I know the difference between a cowboy team roping and one who works on the ranch,” he says. “The gear is different and even their behavior is different. On the ranch, the buckaroos work hard to keep the cattle quiet. That’s not something you’d know if you’re taking photos during a rodeo.”

He is most proud of his breakthrough pieces where suddenly, something clicks. Two recent examples include “Over The Moon” and “Souvenir Collectors.” Other examples include “Wild Horses, Wilder Women” and “Test of Wills.”

On average, he produces limited editions of nine bronzes, and on occasion, he’ll have the foundry make limited editions of 20 for smaller pieces.

“I try to keep the price points where my work is affordable, but at the same time as close to one-of-a-kind as possible,” he says.

While Mattson had dabbled in watercolors in the 1990s, he began painting seriously with the medium a few years ago after seeing famed watercolorist Edward Borein’s paintings on display at the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

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“I’ve always loved his work, and I felt learning this new, challenging medium would teach me to see differently, which is vital for innovation,” he says.

Soon after, Mattson expanded his skills to include oil painting, pushing himself to try a different medium that was technically opposite of painting with watercolors.

“Oil paintings have always been a big part of cowboy history and they are more marketable, but I’m more passionate about working in watercolor,” he says.

“They have a feel you can’t get with any other medium.”

Mattson will exhibit new sculptures, paintings and drawings during the Hidden in the Hills tour, including new limited edition watercolor slates that start at $50. Prices for his original fine art reflect his breadth of work, ranging from just a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Visitors to Mattson’s studio will also have the chance to meet his guest artist, jeweler Beth Benowich.

“Cowboy art is part of our country’s DNA; horsemanship is better now than it’s ever been, and it’s an exciting time to view and own Western art,” Mattson says. “There’s so much depth in the stories, and cowboy art holds up against every genre of art, if it’s excellent.”

The 20th annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale takes place during the last two weekends of November (November 18-20 and 25-27). A signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills features 188 artists in 47 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

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The holidays are here, and that means family gatherings, company parties, neighborhood potlucks and festivities galore. It also means that now is the time to get in the salon for a style that will make heads turn, even if you’re so busy, it feels more like yours is the one that’s spinning.

“Big and bold is what’s in for festivities and holiday hair this season,” says April Martinez, owner of Scottsdale's new luxurious beauty destination, The Hills Salon and Spa. April recently opened her salon in the 4,000-squarefoot La Mirada Shopping Center space that was formerly Tuscany Salon. The new salon underwent an extensive $200,000 renovation, and now features 18 hair stations, 10 nail stations, five pedicure chairs, a skincare room, a spray tan and lash room, a bar for makeup applications and permanent makeup, and a boutique with clothing, accessories, hair care, skincare and body products.

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According to April,

here are some of the top color, cut and updo trends for this holiday season.

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Tones When it comes to holiday hair, April says this season is about tonal color.

There is a tone to fit every base color and mood: champagne blondes, terra-cotta browns, rich chestnut brown, burnt copper and cinnamon reds are all trending.

“This year is more about pastel-colored blondes that are champagne- and pastel-toned rather than that ‘Frozen’ platinum blonde look,” April says. If you’re looking for something temporary and fun, she suggests hair extensions with pops of pastel.

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Strobing There’s a new technique on the color scene called strobing. An offshoot of hair color contouring, which requires the use of multiple products, strobing identifies where the natural light hits the cheekbones, brows, nose and chin, and uses highlighter to define that area.

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“Coloring should always be left to the professionals, especially going blonde or creating those pastel and silver metallic-toned hair colors,” says April.

Balayage Balayage is still holding its popularity, says April. This highlighting technique is brushed on to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.

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Lob The most popular haircut for moms right now is the lob, April says. It’s a classic for a reason — the lob, also known as long bob, has made its way back up the trending totem pole this winter. In search of a style that’s trendy and easy to care for?

This one’s for you.

“It is most popular among active moms because they are able to have style with versatility and ease,” says April. “It’s easy to wear as a messy tousled wave with curls, or you can straighten it for a more polished look.”

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Blunt bangs Typically cut right at or directly above the eyebrows, blunt bangs are often thought of as too narrowing as styles go, but April says don’t be fooled. Ragged or ruffled; spiked up with hair gel, mousse or wax; swept to one side or the other; or cut longer to fall over the eyes are among the list of options.

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Blunt bob This style is particularly complementary for thinner heads of hair. Most blunt cuts are worn in straight hairstyles to show off the accuracy of lines and sleekness of texture.

But that doesn't mean you can't style it the way you like. In fact, if you’re looking for ideas, there’s only more than 1,000 of them on Pinterest.

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No layers While the color trends are more fun, the haircuts have gone more basic, with not only bobs returning, but also a straight cut without layers making its way back, too. It’s back to basics this holiday season, folks.

“My favorite look with this cut is the tousled wave curled,” April says. “With a tousled look, it's easier to do and you can wear this style longer. It can last a couple or a few days.”

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Long shag If you’re looking for a more effortless and natural-looking style, long shags might be the way to go to look stylish and sport your long locks loose.

Shags are equally flattering for thick and fine hair.

Adding volume or removing excessive bulk is an easy task for a good shag haircut.

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Braid Incorporated into an updo, a braid can make your party hairstyle elegant while keeping it contemporary and a little less fussy. April says there are many braided updos that can be done in five minutes and are easy to do.

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Whatever style, cut or updo you go for this holiday season, go big and bold or go home this year.

“If you’ve ever wanted to try a fun and edgy braided updo or style, this is the year to go for it,” April says. thehillssalonspa.com

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We’ve been hearing about it for years now — play is down at courses across the nation, equipment sales are tanking and the demise of the game of golf is upon us. As if that weren’t bad enough, according to the National Golf Foundation, the number of golfers in the U.S. dropped from a high of 30.6 million golfers in 2003 to 24.7 million in 2014.

In response to these numbers, the PGA of America has spent the last few years searching for new ways to appeal to the country’s next generation of golfers.

Enter PGA Junior League Golf.

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It’s one of the game’s fastest-growing programs, and Grayhawk Golf Club is rolling out the red carpet for the league’s championship matches November 19-21.

“We’re honored to host the 2016 PGA Junior League Golf Championship,” says Joe Shershenovich, Grayhawk Golf Club PGA director of golf. “Growing the game of golf is a goal we all share, and hosting this championship is a great opportunity for junior golf in Arizona.”

What is PGA Junior League Golf?

Started in 2011 as a key initiative of PGA REACH, the PGA of America’s charitable arm, PGA Junior League

Event

PGA Junior League Golf Championships November 19-21, 2016 Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor Course), Scottsdale

Krando Nishiba celebrates after holing a 35-foot birdie putt in a playoff that gave Team California the win over Team Georgia in last year's PGA Junior League Championship

Golf is a national program for boys and girls ages 13 and under. Rather than an individual competition, kids play a scramble format on teams with their friends, complete with numbered jerseys. Each team is captained by a PGA or LPGA teaching professional, who provides instruction and direction.

“The fact that they are playing a scramble relieves a lot of the pressure that comes with playing individually,” says Bob Doyle, PGA player development regional manager for the Southwest.

The scramble format, in which players can choose the best shot between the two of them and both play from that spot until they hole out, encourages teamwork and problem solving.

Krando Nishiba is carried off the ninth hole at Disney's Palm Course after he clinched the 2015 PGA Junior League Golf title for Team California.

“If they hit a bad shot, their partner can help bail them out and they don’t feel discouraged,” says Doyle. “It gives everyone the chance to make bogeys and pars, so the kids enjoy the game more and progress faster.”

Over the past two years, participation in the league has grown by 233 percent. Today, it has more than 30,000 youth participants and 2,500 teams in 48 states and all 41 PGA sections. The program even boasts superstars Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson as official PGA Junior League ambassadors.

The Southwest section of PGA Junior League Golf, which includes Arizona and Las Vegas, went from 22 active teams in its first year to 46 teams in 2016. Doyle believes that number will hit 100 in the near future.

“We have definitely seen an uptick in the number of junior golfers out there playing, and it’s encouraging for the future of the game,” he says.

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Team Concept is a Real Winner Despite rumors of golf’s demise, this summer’s Ryder Cup posted record television numbers, including the most-watched day in Golf Channel’s 21-year history on the first day of competition. Across all three days of coverage from Hazeltine National Golf Club, the Ryder Cup averaged 4.3 million viewers, peaking with 6.4 million on Sunday on NBC. Overall, average viewership was up 95 percent compared to the 2014 Ryder Cup in Scotland.

So what is the secret to its popularity? Is it intense patriotism?

Or is it simply more entertaining to see individuals come together as a team to achieve victory, and to have fun doing it?

Arizona’s representation in the 2016 PGA Southwest section championship came to an end on August 28, when the all-star team from the East Valley, consisting of players from Augusta Ranch, Grayhawk and other area courses, was eliminated by a team from the Summerlin area in Las Vegas. The following PGA Junior League Golf All-Star Teams went on to win their regional competitions and have advanced to the PGA Junior League Golf Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, November 19-21:

It turns out it’s a little of both.

Grayhawk’s Shershenovich, who attended this year’s Ryder Cup at Hazeltine in Minnesota, says the environment was electric, and he can certainly see the allure of the biennial event.

“Golf is traditionally an individual sport, so it’s one of the few times we get to see golfers playing in a team competition,” says Shershenovich. “The pros embrace it, they cheer for each other and they have fun. It seems more real. If I’m a kid watching on TV, it’s powerful stuff.”

Midwest Region: Team Illinois, Cog Hill Golf Club (Lemont, Illinois) Mideast Region: Team Ohio, Mallard Creek Golf Club (Columbia Station, Ohio) Southeast Region: Team Georgia, Crooked Stick Golf Club (Alpharetta, Georgia) Mid-Atlantic Region: Team New Jersey, Royce Brook Golf Club (Hillsborough, New Jersey) Northeast Region: Team Connecticut, Suzy Whaley Golf Academy (Cromwell, Connecticut)

Western Region: Team Northern California, Las Positas Golf Course (Livermore, California) Southwest Region: Team Texas, Twin Creeks Country Club (Cedar Park, Texas) Mississippi Valley Region: Team Alabama, Participants from Bocking Golf Academy at Burningtree Country Club (Decatur, Alabama), The Ledges (Huntsville, Alabama), Valley Hill Country Club (Huntsville, Alabama) and Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove (Owens Cross Roads, Alabama)

Although they didn’t make it to the finals, Grayhawk Golf Club fielded team this year, led by captain Joe “Shoe” Shershenovich (left) and coach Brian Miller (right).

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After watching Reed, Fowler, Spieth and company fist-pump and chest-bump their way around Hazeltine last month, there’s no denying that the boys were having the times of their lives while representing their country. For Doyle, that’s what the appeal is all about.

“It’s all about team, an association with a city or town or country — for the Ryder Cup and these kids,” he says.

“They play for their buddies, their home course. It’s a big point of pride.”

Grayhawk Rolls Out the Red Carpet Grayhawk is no stranger to big events, having hosted the PGA Tour’s Frys.com Open, Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf, Williams World Challenge (which benefited the Tiger Woods Foundation) and the Thunderbird International Junior. The PGA Junior League Golf Championships at Grayhawk will be no different, as the club plans to treat the tournament much like a PGA event.

“Arizona may never host a U.S. Open, but to us, this is a major,” says Shershenovich, who sees the event following in the footsteps of baseball’s Little League World Series, hosted annually in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

“When the kids compete here in November, we look forward to providing each of the eight teams with the same prestigious experience that the world’s best receive,” Shershenovich says. “It will certainly be unforgettable for the 10 kids who win the championship, but we’re going to ensure that the other 70 kids and their parents who make the trip also have an amazing experience.”

This year, Shershenovich is focused on setting the standard for future PGA Junior League Golf Championships.

“When the kids compete here in November, we look forward to providing each team with the same prestigious experience that the world’s best receive,” Shershenovich says. “It will all be on the line, but even if they don’t win, it will still be an amazing experience for the other 70 kids and their parents.”

The PGA Junior League Golf Championship features nine-hole matches played in a popular two-person scramble format, with points awarded based on number of holes won. Final scoring is based on the record of matches won, tied and lost.

For the championship event at Grayhawk, each team will play three matches between November 19-20 to determine a winner in the East and West divisions. Those two teams will then compete for the championship title on November 21.

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The second annual Grand Prix of Scottsdale roars through the city’s downtown area throughout the first weekend in November. Inspired by the Grand Prix of Monaco, this unique vintage mini race enables racing teams, spectators and participants alike to step back in time and experience the glory of the Roaring ‘20s.

Surrounded by classic vintage cars from that era, the event is a three-day cinematic celebration complete with a lawn party, gala, food, music, vintage kart racing and, of course, awards. All of the hoopla supports downtown Scottsdale while raising a ton of fun and money.

“We have created a legendary event that will forever be recognized as a tribute to American heritage, community accord and a first-of-itskind experience that started in our hometown of Scottsdale,” says Jack Gee, Grand Prix of Scottsdale

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co-producer. “There is nothing more rewarding than to see an idea turn into reality and become a success.”

Experience

Grand Prix of Scottsdale November 4-6 Downtown Scottsdale Gala: $100 Lawn party: $40 Kids’ race participants: free Main event spectators: free

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More than 20,000 people are expected to experience this Gatsbylike event that turns back the clock on the streets of downtown Scottsdale. Festivities commence with a Gatsby Under the Stars Gala, held November 4 on the Marshall Way Bridge. The gala is hosted by the Grand Prix’s charity partner, Southwest Human Development, a nonprofit serving 135,000 children and their families each year through more than 40 early childhood programs and services.

New this year is the Gatsby Lawn Party on November 5 and 6, also hosted

by Southwest Human Development. This event will provide an eclectic culinary festival experience complete with more than 30 craft beers and wines, with food provided by some of the Valley’s top chefs. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest Gatsbystyle attire while enjoying big band music, choreographed dance performances and a special cigar bar complete with club seating.

Also on November 5, Concours d’ Kids will host race-themed crafts, games and a mini Grand Prix driving experience for younger drivers, appropriately named the Grand Prixni.

The main event Grand Prix is held at 11 a.m. on November 6. Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane will serve as the master of ceremonies and pace-car passenger for the race, where up to 40 vintage mini racers branded with a variety of local businesses, corporations and charity logos will navigate around a more than half-mile road course with teams of six drivers.

The festivities wrap up at 5 p.m. with the vintage victory trophy presentation, hosted

by Victory Brewing Company.

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Whether planning for the holidays or a weeknight dinner, baked gnocchi is a great go-to meal. The soft, pillowy dumplings are tossed with luscious tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked until the top is golden and caramelized. This comforting dinner is easy to assemble and a welcome addition to any table.

Baked Gnocchi Yield: 4-6 servings Baked Gnocchi Ingredients: 16-ounce package potato gnocchi 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onions, chopped 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning pinch of sugar pinch of red pepper flakes 6 ounces baby spinach 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed ½-inch thick grated Parmesan cheese to taste salt and pepper to taste

Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sautĂŠ until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Partially cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes over low heat.

In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil with a generous pinch of salt. Boil the gnocchi according to the package directions, about 3-5 minutes

or until they float to the top.

Drain the gnocchi and add to the tomato sauce. Stir in the baby spinach.

Once the spinach is just wilted, stir in the mozzarella cheese and transfer the mixture to a large baking dish (or four individual baking dishes). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top is slightly golden brown.

Remove from the heat and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately.

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As an alternative to pie this Thanksgiving, turn instead to homemade Pumpkin Swirl Brownies. These rich, fudgy bars are layered with a creamy, pumpkin swirl for a special holiday touch that’s bound to please both adults and children alike.

Yield: 9 servings Pumpkin Swirl Brownies Ingredients: For the pumpkin swirl: 5 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin filling) ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice 1 egg, beaten For the brownies: 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 5 ounces unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. Optional: For easy removal, line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving two of the sides long enough to hang over the edges.

Prepare the pumpkin mixture: Whisk together the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, pumpkin spice and beaten egg until well combined. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time and mix on medium speed for about one minute. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate and continue mixing until combined. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix). Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and, using a rubber spatula, smooth the top to form an even layer.

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Place spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top (you may not need the entire mixture). Using a clean butter knife or chopstick, swirl the pumpkin mixture into the brownie mixture.

Bake the brownies at 350 F for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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