Images Arizona: Grayhawk July 2017 Issue

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Shop, Dine, Recharge & Relax at

Sunset at Pinnacle Peak Located on the SE Corner, Miller & Pinnacle Peak Rds

From tasty American food, great Happy Hour offerings, and Thai Cuisine to delicious Gelato, Sunset at Pinnacle Peak has great dining options. Enjoy diverse fitness options and antique shopping, plus services including a day spa, a family medicine clinic, a pet salon and more!

Dining Lost Soul Rhythm and Wine Soul Cafe Thai Basil That’s Amore Gelato

Health, Wellness & Beauty Curves Jabz Boxing Jazzercise Millennium Day Spa Scottsdale Laser Sunset Family Medical Clinic

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Home Decor Antique Emporium Inner Space Design Group

Services PV Tailoring Summit Cleaners The Pet Salon

Sunset Clinic Family Medicine Sunset Clinic Family Medicine treats adults and kids of all ages.

Jabz Boxing Fitness for Women is a 45-minute circuit workout combining boxing exercises with cardio and strength training to produce results.

Jabz is for anyone—regardless of age, shape or fitness level. We take the intimidation out of boxing and get you in the best shape of your life.

july special: $34 unlimited month for new clients or 1 free week (480) 886-7123 | For class schedule and to register: JabzBoxing.com/PinnaclePeak

Our owner and boardcertified family medical practitioner, Susan LaSala-Wood, takes the time to really listen to patients.

July special: $20 Sports/Camp Physicals Walk-Ins Welcome!

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FROM SAGUARO TO SHAMAN: BRIAN JOHNSON

ARIZONA'S GOLDEN HOUR PHOTO ESSAY

ARTIST JANET TOWBIN

By Katherine Braden

By Grace Hill

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HOT IN PHOENIX ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA

EAT LIKE THE ROMANS! TOMASO’S WHEN IN ROME

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Photo by Debby Wolvos

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PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn Amanda Christmann

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Jennifer Satterlee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ana Petrovic

STAFF WRITER Grace Hill

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Beth Duckett Monica Longenbaker Kenneth LaFave Gregory Granillo Shannon Severson Katherine Braden Lara Piu

PHOTOGRAPHERS Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Monica Longenbaker

ADVERTISING SALES Loren Sheck 480-309-6410 loren@imagesaz.com

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July is upon us, and as summer heat hangs thick in the air, there are two things I’m excited about that not even these dog days can suppress.

The first is our July photo feature: Arizona’s Golden Hour. There is likely not a one of us who hasn’t appreciated the beauty of an Arizona sunset. So many evenings I have watched this brushwork of nature evolve and wished for a camera to capture the moment. Photographers Karen Raahauge and Cheyenne Rouse have done exactly that for us, and in the most stunning of ways. I am thrilled to share their work with you.

The second thing I’m eager to share is the launching of our VIP subscriber program. This is a great new opportunity for our subscribers to receive discounts and special offers from some of the best businesses in the area.

When readers subscribe to Images Arizona for $24 per year — just $2 each month — they receive a VIP card that affords them discounts and special values they can’t find anywhere else. Our VIP program rewards subscribers and supports our magazine’s mission of sharing the faces and places that make our community great through original writing and photography provided by talented local contributors.

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Writer Katherine Braden Photographer Loralei Lazurek

“I’m a different kind of artist,” Brian Johnson tells me, laughing.

I can’t help but agree.

Brian’s chosen medium is saguaro cactus arm skeletons found in the Arizona desert. He hand-dyes cotton the colors of the desert and uses them to weave the skeletons together, crafting copper feathers to crown the pieces before settling braided collars made from turquoise, sheet copper, cotton or leather around the neck of each “shaman.”

“I explain my shamans as being spirits of Native American warriors in the desert,” Brian tells me. “They speak to me.”

Brian moved to Phoenix from El Paso in the early 90s to get a fresh start.

It was during a hike in the desert that he found saguaro skeletons. “When I saw them, I was fascinated,” Brian says. “I envisioned a Native American chief with a breast plate and bones. I took the arms home and knew exactly what to do with them: I wanted to create a vision of a Phoenix bird rising.”

Brian had intended to make a piece for himself, but when he showed the shaman to a few friends, they loved it and connected him to an art gallery owner. The next thing he knew, he was part of an art show for Thunderbird artists.

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For the next few years, Brian sold his shamans, taking a break in the late 90s before beginning again in 2012. Now, he’s in several galleries, part of the Sonoran Arts League, and he just attended his first Arizonan Fine Art Expo.

With a full-time job in property management, Brian creates art in his free time. I ask Brian if he’d like to become a full-time artist, and he tells me he wants to wait until retirement, which is still a few years away. He doesn’t want the chore of having to produce art for a living.

“I make [the shamans] because they speak to me. It’s nice I’ve been making money, but I do them more for my own satisfaction,” says Brian.

He finds satisfaction in his audiences’ reactions as well. “People are so kind and say the nicest things about my work,” he says. “They really think the world of what I make.” They marvel at his intricate weaving and are impressed by his unique style.

The most common comments he receives, however, are about how magnificent his pieces are. It’s easy to see why: the wall hangings command an entire room.

“When you first see them, you feel like you have to bow,” Brian says, laughing. “I never thought of them as religious, but they are spiritual. They’re great spirits of Native American warriors. I have this respect for them. They’re just so special.”

Each piece is different because every cactus has its own story to tell. It takes a saguaro 100 to 200 years to sprout an arm. “God,” says Brian. “What those things have been through and seen. It’s fascinating.”

Unlike some artists who struggle with inspiration, Brian tells me his art comes naturally to him. “I envision how I want them completed and know what I want to see when I’m done,” he explains. Most of his pieces are 2 feet by 3 feet, though the larger ones are

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Most of the time you need a loom to have control of the ropes, but I already know what to do. It just comes to me.

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sometimes as big as 5 feet by 8 feet. Each takes about a week to complete.

Another thing to note: Brian is completely self-taught.

He developed his weaving technique by making dream catchers in high school. People often question how he weaves, telling him it’s too perfect or it looks like it was done on a machine.

“It’s all free hanging and hand-woven, no looms or anything. Most of the time you need a loom to have control of the ropes, but I already know what to do. It just comes to me.”

Brian tells me his mother has Blackfoot blood in her. He believes that’s one of the reasons his art comes so easily and his shamans speak to him so clearly.

“When I did my first few pieces, I went to an astrologist. The first thing he said was that I was a textile designer in my previous life,” Brian says, laughing. Previous life or not, Brian and I both agree his pieces are unique.

Brian can be found at Cellar 433 in Jerome and Hogan Trading in Moab, Utah, and he will be at Hidden in the Hills in November. He also does custom work for clients who have something specific in mind. He can go into any interior, look at the colors, shapes, and sizes, and put it all together in a weaving.

“I feel like I can’t make enough of [the shamans], but I don’t feel like I’m mass-producing the same thing,” Brian says.

In the beginning, however, he worried the pieces were too similar. He was concerned he was making duplicates. “But then I started looking at different pictures of Native American chiefs, and although they’re very similar, they’re totally different.”

It’s just like the cacti, he tells me. Each one has a remarkable story. Each is steeped in history and commands respect. And, like the desert they originated from, they’re equally unique, majestic, and colorful.

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Photo courtesy Odysea Aquarium

COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

JULY 1-31 ODYSEA AQUARIUM’S SUMMER OF SHARKS

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Experience

Marvel at the largest and

RED, WHITE & RAWHIDE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

most diverse shark exhibition

This Independence Day event

in Arizona and enjoy special

includes music, food, fireworks,

programs and activities

live action stunt show, and

celebrating these magnificent

attractions and rides. Advance

sea creatures. See website for

tickets $20; at door $25; kids

admission prices and hours.

5 and under free. 4-10 p.m.

OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via

Rawhide, 5700 W. North Loop

de Ventura, Scottsdale; 480-291-

Rd., Chandler; 480-502-5600,

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JULY 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN FLASHLIGHT TOURS Every Thursday and Saturday through Sept. 2, guests can explore the Desert Botanical Garden after sunset. Bring a flashlight. 7-9:30 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., 480-941-1225, dbg.org.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MCDONALD'S ROCK 'N' ROLL CAR SHOW Featuring classic cars and motorcycles and ’50s era music provided by Party Time DJs every Saturday. Free. 4-8 p.m. The Pavilions at Talking Stick, 9180 E. Talking Stick Way/Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale; 480-443-0080, thepavilionsattalkingstick.com.

JULY 1-12 CONTEMPORARY WATERCOLORISTS OF ARIZONA EXHIBITION Juried by Phoenix artist Pat Cain, this exhibition features the talents of 25 members of the Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback, Phoenix; 602262-4727, shemerartcenter.org.

JULY 1-SEPT. 4 ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER’S ANIMATION EXHIBIT “Get Animated!” allows guests to discover the animation process by creating storyboard and stop-motion animation. Learn from artists and animators, and experience world’s largest touring 3-D zoetrope. See website for admission prices. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602716-2000, azscience.org.

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JULY 1 RED, WHITE & BLUE CARS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY This month’s Scottsdale Motorsports gathering, “Red, White & Blue Cars for Independence Day,” will feature 400-600+ cars, including rare high-performance and collector cars. Free admission. 7-10 a.m. Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; scuderiasouthwest.com.

Events

JULY 1-SEPT. 24 SMOCA [DIS]FUNCTIONAL: PRODUCTS OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN EXHIBIT Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) presents [dis]functional: Products of Conceptual Design, an exhibit examining the functionality, or the lack of, in art and design. See website for admission prices and museum times. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale; 480499-8587, smoca.org.

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JULY 2 CONCERT AT THE RAILROAD PARK The summer concert series’ final concert will feature the high-energy country band, Mogollon, and a fireworks show afterwards. Bring a blanket or chair. Food available for purchase. Free. 7:30-9 p.m.

McCormick-Stallman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale; 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com.

JULY 4 4TH OF ZOOLY The Phoenix Zoo brings the fun this Independence Day with a catered BBQ dinner, carousel rides, animals, live music, bounce house and fireworks!

Reservation required. Adults (13+) $45; children (3-12) $35; children 2 and under free.

7-10 p.m. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix; 602-2863800, phoenixzoo.org.

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TONY BENNET AT CELEBRITY THEATRE

The world-famous crooner

ARIZONA MUSICFEST FALL FEST TICKETS Single tickets will go on sale July 10 for Arizona Musicfest’s 2nd annual Fall Fest. The concert series begins on Nov. 3 and will include shows by Super Diamond, Dennis Rowland, Mary Chapin Carpenter and more. For tickets, call 480-422-8449 or visit azmusicfest.org.

will make an appearance at Celebrity Theatre. Concert features special guest Antonia Bennett. $78-$138. 7:30 p.m.

Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix; 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com.

JULY 14-15 JUDY COLLINS AT THE MIM This summer, the Musical Instrument Museum presents popular folk music artist, Judy Collins. $63.50-$73.50.

7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

JULY 21 TIM & FAITH’S SOUL2SOUL TOUR Country music’s favorite couple heads to Arizona to deliver a memorable concert. See website for ticket prices. 7:30 p.m. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale; 800-7453000, gilariverarena.com.

JULY 22 WINE & DESIGN’S UNCORKED DATE NIGHT This two-hour class will include step-by-step instructions for creating a painting masterpiece.

Just bring a date and wine!

Reservations required. $45. 7 p.m. Wine & Design, 16459 N. Scottsdale Rd., STE C-101, Scottsdale; 480-247-6836, wineanddesign.com.

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Photo courtesy Arizona Musicfest

JULY 28-AUG. 25 LIVE & LOCAL FRIDAYS 2017 Enjoy an evening listening to local Arizona bands at the Virginia G. Piper Theater.

Arrive early for cocktails.

See website for admission prices. 8 p.m. Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale; 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

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CLASSIC COOKING ACADEMY OFFERS TEAM BUILDING Located in Scottsdale, Classic Cooking Academy now offers corporate team building events along with their cooking classes and certification programs.

These team building events improve morale, problem solving and productivity through a cooking class instructed by classically trained French chef, Pascal Dionot. For more information, call 480-502-0177 or visit ccacademy.edu.

Announcements NDP HIRES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

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JULY 28-30 SIXTH ANNUAL SEDONA HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL Held at the Sedona Performing Arts Center and various spots around Sedona, the Sedona

Mark Cisterna will be the new

Hummingbird Festival provides

director of athletics at Notre

three days of presentations by

Dame Preparatory High School

renowned hummingbird experts,

beginning July 1. Cisterna,

self-guided garden tours,

current director of athletics

exhibits, birding trips, and

for Maricopa Unified Schools,

more. Tickets available at door

has more than 30 years

or online. Sedona Performing

of experience in education,

Arts Center, 995 Upper Red

administration, athletics

Rock Loop Rd., Sedona; 800-

and facilities management.

529-3699, hummingbirdsociety.

ndpsaints.org

org/hummingbird-festival.

STUDIO MOVIE GRILL SELECTS REAL-LIFE WOMAN SUPERHERO Studio Movie Grill (SMG) selected a real-life woman superhero for each of the 11 SMG markets nationwide. SMG Phoenix/ Scottsdale selected Mary Hadsall, executive director of Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship, for her dedication to helping others, resiliency in the face of tough circumstances and professional achievements. May 31, the honorees attended the red-carpet screening of “Wonder Woman” in Dallas, where they received SMG’s Opening Hearts and Minds award, along with a $1,000 donation to each honoree’s charity of choice. studiomoviegrill. com; camelotaz.org.

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When people think of Phoenix, they don’t think of green pastures or of golden prairies. They definitely don’t think of white winters or of blue ocean views. While the Valley doesn’t showcase those specific views of color, it does provide shockingly vibrant colors in a different way: in the Arizona sky.

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Writer Grace Hill Photographers Karen Raahauge and Cheyenne L. Rouse

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Photographer Karen Raahauge

Arizona sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world. With the rainbow of colors contrasted against the monochromatic desert, viewers get to watch nature create a masterpiece that bursts forth from the heavens above.

Photographer Karen Raahauge

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No matter where you are in the Valley, this view will take your breath away.

Of course, there are certain spots that provide the best views of these amazing sunsets. Whether you’re a lover of outdoor adventure or a supporter of all things indoor, there’s a special place for you to enjoy nature’s brushstrokes in the sky — a place during Arizona’s Golden Hour.

Karen Raahauge Hometown: I grew up in the Dallas, TX area, but lived most of my adult life in Denmark.

Current Residence: Northeast Mesa, AZ. Photography experience: “I’ve been interested in photography for a long time, but didn’t start taking it seriously until we moved to Arizona a few years ago. I was completely captivated by the beauty all around me, and I have a natural love for the outdoors, so being able to combine that and capture how a particular moment makes me feel, has become an ever-evolving goal.”

Your advice on photographing sunsets: “I’m always looking for clouds, since the sky can be a bit dull without them. Sunsets during the monsoon are the best in my opinion, especially after a day of rain. And try to stick around 2030 minutes after the sun sets. A lot of times, the sky really lights up then and gives you a show.”

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Favorite Arizona sunset location: “We live just a few minutes from the Tonto National Forest, the Lower Salt River and Usery Mountain Regional Park, so those are my go-to spots. I would say the Wind Cave Trail in Usery has some of the most expansive, stunning sunset views in the Valley.”

Your thoughts on digital retouching: “I feel some editing (in landscape/nature photography) is necessary at times in order to convey what the eye can see. Our eyes are capable of perceiving colors and tones that no electronic device can even come close to. My objective is to share how I see a particular moment, and how it makes me feel.” karen.raahauge.com

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Photographer Karen Raahauge

Outdoor Enthusiast You know this kind of person just by looking at them.

These individuals just can’t wait to be outside. From rock climbing to bungee jumping, their bucket list includes as many outdoor adventures as possible. Their best sleep happens while camping in the middle of nowhere, and they feel most at peace standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out into the great wide world. For them, nature is not something that surrounds them so much as it is a part of them.

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Because they have already witnessed many sunsets from many different vantage points, finding a new place might be a challenge. Go Paddle AZ’s full moon campfire paddle tour might be exactly what they need. Departing from Pleasant Harbor Marina, kayakers will paddle towards Honeymoon Cove. As they do so, they’ll head right into the sunset. gopaddleaz.com

Nature’s Calm Admirer There are those who still enjoy the outdoors, but like to sweat less and observe more. They find the slower pace of walking on the beach or lying in a hammock under the stars a perfect way to spend an evening outside. To them, the peace that nature provides is much more appealing than the adrenaline rush it provides for the outdoor enthusiast.

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A sunset music cruise on Lake Pleasant makes for the ideal experience for this type of person. The two-hour cruise delivers a top-notch experience by presenting music by Valley artists of different genres.

What could be more relaxing than listening to good music while enjoying delicious adult beverages under a magnificent sunset? lakepleasantcruises.com Indoor Only Please Whether they stay indoors all year long or just during the summer months, these individuals would rather enjoy the view away from heat, bugs, sweat and any other less than pleasant aspect of outdoor life.

Thankfully, there are countless places that provide optimal sunset views in a more secluded (and airconditioned) location.

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Cheyenne L. Rouse Hometown: Miami, FL Current Residence: New River, AZ Photography experience: “As a professional photographer since 1989, I spent 20 years shooting adventure sports photos for stock photo industry. I owned Ancient Light Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale from 2010 to 2012, then decided to take my show on the road. I now travel the West doing over 45 art shows and festivals each year, selling my fine art photographs.”

Your advice on photographing sunsets: “Just be there. Get out of the house when the clouds and light look like they are going to put on a show and shoot, shoot, shoot.”

Favorite Arizona sunset location: “Depends on the season, but I love the quiet places with not many people around: Bartlett Lake, Cave Creek, Lost Dutchman and my quiet New River neighborhood.”

Your thoughts on digital retouching: “I think whatever you have to do to make your vision come to life in your photograph you should do it. I tell people when they come into my booth at my shows that they are not only looking at a photograph but a moment in time that spoke to my soul. They are seeing exactly what I saw and how I was feeling when I shot that photograph.

That is the art of photography. Photography is an art, and the art is being able to express your passion for what you are photographing through your photograph.” ancientlightphotos.com

Photographer Cheyenne L. Rouse July 2017

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You just can’t beat the view found in the Compass Arizona Grill. As Arizona’s only revolving rooftop restaurant, it’s become a prime spot for not only admiring the sunset, but also taking a 360-degree look at the Valley. For those looking to observe the sunset without any obstructions while staying indoors, this location beats all others. compassarizona.com These are just a few places that provide spectacular views of our beautiful Arizona sunsets. Try one or try them all. You won’t regret it — we promise!

Share your sunset photographs with our Images Arizona Facebook or Instagram pages using the hashtags #iamAZproud and #imagesAZ.

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Photographer Cheyenne L. Rouse July 2017

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Writer Grace Hill Photography courtesy Ciolim Gallery

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For the past 15 years, Victoria Reins has taught Valley students of all ages the skills necessary for creative expression. However, time with her students ultimately inspired Reins to create something of her own. What was conceived was something beyond the canvas. It was a teaching studio in the North Valley she would call Ciolim — Artistry in Motion. “[I] served on the Scottsdale Artists School board and taught three years at the school in the beginning art program for people who wanted to learn to paint but had no place to go to,” she says. “I brought what I learned from there, north to Desert Mountain and then to Ciolim.”

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Each class has a limit of eight students, which allows the highly experienced instructors to teach skills of all mediums in a way that is similar to one-on-one instruction. Through the beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced classes offered, the instructors can focus their instruction based on the students’ specific needs.

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“Our concept is to offer small classes with the best instructors that we can find throughout the United States,” explains Reins. “Our instructors have taught many years, and it was important to us that they offer to share important criteria that they have learned through the years. They care.”

Reins also provides open studio sessions every Thursday, which usually have a waiting list. For July, the open studio sessions are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Beginning in October, individuals looking for a more casual and fun painting class can attend the brushstrokes class, which will be offered one Sunday per month.

“Brushstrokes was established for the person who just wants to spend a fun afternoon painting. All materials are supplied,” says Reins. “We made a conscious effort to upgrade the paintings so that everyone would want to hang them rather than put them in the garage. It takes a bit longer but we have had extremely positive feedback on how they enjoyed the afternoon.”

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For those individuals not interested in creating, they can still head to Ciolim to admire the professional art by national artists that Reins features in her gallery.

She says, “Our fine art in the gallery is made up of artists that have established reputations over the years doing museum shows and most of the recognized art venues throughout the United States.

They are members of the Western Artists of America, American Women Artists, International Guild of Realism, Oil Painters of America and other prestigious organizations.”

Through the small teaching classes with skilled instructors and the affordable fine art in the gallery, Reins has created “artistry in motion” at Ciolim in every single way.

Ciolim’s summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are closed Sundays and Mondays. The next season begins in October and will include 26 classes. ciolim.com 480-488-7947

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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa opened its mid-century modern retreat in December 2016, but within just a few months, it has already earned worldwide recognition and a coveted spot on CondÊ Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Hot List. The list recognizes the 75 best new hotels and resorts worldwide, though only 22 United States properties made the cut. It is the only Arizona hotel on the list.

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The resort specializes in luxurious cultural immersion, incorporating the work of local artists into every inch of its 23 lushly landscaped acres. Palm trees sway in the breeze above low-slung bungalows with original beamed ceilings and hand-troweled walls. Each is decorated with colors inspired by both pop artist Alexander Girard and the ancient hues of the Zuni color wheel.

Tucked away off Scottsdale Road with an impressive view of Camelback Mountain, the property feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it’s just minutes from all the attractions of Scottsdale.

The sophisticated vibe is infused with a laid-back, welcoming spirit. General manager Scott Mason believes that the secret to much of the award-winning feel of the place lies in its people.

“We have had the great blessing and benefit of having extraordinary people,” says Mason. “Something I’m most proud of is that all of them are led by their intuition. There’s no script for creating the perfect guest experience, but we all operate under a strong, primary mantra of doing the right thing and positively contributing to the strong culture of our hotel. At every level, this team makes the guest experience ideal.”

Indeed, there is no script at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, but there is certainly a story that has already been captivating guests from far-flung locales and from

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right in the neighborhood. Just as the paintings, sculptures, and pottery from the resort’s collaborative relationship with Cattle Track Artists Compound down the road is subject to interpretation, so too are guests invited to create the visit that best speaks to them, with a healthy dose of indulgence.

Nothing feels cookie cutter, from the hip, living room-like guest house, which acts as a non-traditional lobby, to each guest room’s inviting terrace and completely customizable spa experiences at the Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary. It’s easy to see why the editors at Condé Nast find this stylish, creative spot a

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standout on the world stage.

“There’s a natural flow of energy in the spaces that has been magical for our guests,” says Mason. “We’ve been very fortunate to this point to be able to see that the beauty of the design and the spaces really don’t require words, because the feedback we’ve gotten from people is that it’s really just about the feel. It’s a very genuine, individual experience.”

Beyond being a very comfortable place to sleep, it’s also a fantastic place to enjoy a meal or a craft cocktail. Weft & Warp

Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary debut Clean, mid-century architectural design characterizes the 12,000 square-foot Sonoran Desert-inspired spa, which offers completely customizable face and body treatments. Taking its cue from native plants and centuries of holistic wisdom, the natural healing powers of the earth’s most sacred resources are harnessed to meet each guest’s wellness goals. The spa encourages guests to create their perfect essence at the Desert Blending Bar, featuring an assortment of essential oils and botanical boosters with specific benefits and healing qualities. Spa guests enjoy complimentary use of the spa’s private Palo Verde Pool, men’s and women’s lounges with eucalyptus steam rooms, relaxation areas with hydrotherapy pools and an expansive fitness center.

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Art Bar + Kitchen is earning rave reviews for its creative yet approachable cuisine. A glass-enclosed exhibition kitchen with high, countertop tables surrounding a plancha allows a peek into the masterful culinary world of Chef Adam Sheff and his staff as they transform locally produced indigenous and artisanal ingredients into dishes that reflect Arizona’s culture in new ways.

Even the bar snacks, including chef-made jerkies — ostrich with mescal and green chile, spiced lamb, and beef brisket with orange flower honey — are inventive twists on comforting standbys and every cocktail has a story; just ask one of the friendly bartenders.

Outside, guests can sip and chat around fire pits on the restaurant’s terrace or lounge by the spectacular turquoise pool at the center of the resort. For the ultimate poolside experience, private cabanas with flat-screen TVs and cushy furniture are available for hire. A fresh salad or spiked popsicle for the grown-ups is the perfect accompaniment.

Corporate guests find the many meeting spaces to be conducive to brainstorming and collaboration. Thinking outside the box is just easier when surrounded by natural light and clean architectural lines.

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Mason has heard from the partners of business travelers who find Andaz Scottsdale to be a mutually beneficial destination.

They’ve enjoyed their downtime by utilizing the amenities of the resort while their other half is in meetings. Certainly the Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary and various salons featuring local artists and performers is part of that appeal.

There is quite a demand for creative, personalized weddings and private parties held at the resort’s vast selection of meeting spaces. With 10,000 interior and more than 36,000 exterior square feet of meeting space, there are plenty of places to set the scene for a very personal, custom event.

“The national and international exposure we’ve received is invaluable,” says Mason. “It’s an honor, but at the end of the day, we are always going to be local because our focus is to share and celebrate all the different cultures that have come through Arizona. It’s what makes our property special.”

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The great thing about breakfast is that it comes with a side of promise for a new day. This month, breakfast will be even more promising thanks to the third annual Arizona Breakfast Weekend. Held July 27 through 30, the weekend celebrates the first meal of the day with uniquely crafted dishes and special prices at some of Arizona’s best early morning spots.

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wowing diners around the state,” ARA president and CEO, Steve Chucri says. “We look forward to its continued success and growth for years to come.”

More than 50 restaurants across the state are expected to participate. Popular breakfast restaurants like Hash Kitchen’s Scottsdale and Arcadia locations, the Original Breakfast House, Paul Martin’s, Ticoz, Perk Eatery, and The Market by

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Jennifer’s will offer fare at three price points: $7, $10, and $15.

July 28 and 29, some will also offer “breakfast for dinner”; check the website for details.

Ticoz will offer signature breakfast items such as corn tortillas in a green chile sauce topped with three eggs, diced tomatoes queso fresco, black beans. with a choice of a bloody mary or mimosa at Ticoz for $15.

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Raspberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes Photo courtesy Original Breakfast House

Breakfast Tacos Photo courtesy Perk Eatery

Herb Fried Chicken and Waffles Photo courtesy Hash Kitchen

The Market by Jennifer’s features stacked enchiladas made with carne adovada, pinto beans, crispy corn tortilla, organic eggs, creme, queso fresco, avocado, pickled shallot, lime and cilantro for $15.

Perk Eatery will serve bacon breakfast tacos with bacon, eggs, pico and cheese, also for $15.

Chilaquiles Photo courtesy The Market by Jennifer's

Produced by Arizona Restaurant Association, the weekend provides a platform for Valley chefs to feature elevated, fresh, new breakfast ideas. According to its website, the organization’s goal is to “position Arizona as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the many dining opportunities available in the state, as well as stimulating business and revenue for restaurants throughout Arizona.”

“We like to think that Arizona Breakfast Weekend presents restaurants with new opportunities — whether to offer diners a totally new menu or to tweak and expand their existing breakfast and brunch menus,” Steve adds. “Arizona Breakfast Weekend brings the same level of culinary excellence, creativity and diversity as diners have come to expect from Arizona Restaurant Week — but with the added benefit of starting off your day with us.” arizonabreakfastweekend.com

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Deborah Bateman takes one last review of BAM before departing. BAM is the 40-foot recreational vehicle she shares with her husband, Tim. “Luggage: Check! Groceries: Check! Costco haul: Check!

Laptop and phone chargers: Check!” she chirps.

BAM is filled with everything they need for a somewhat impromptu six-month Americana adventure-of-a-lifetime road trip from Phoenix to Yellowstone National Park, the Pacific Northwest and Minnesota.

The trip is the culmination of her life story. The National Bank of Arizona vice chairman of the board of directors, author, speaker, blogger, and life coach has an illustrious 46-year banking career and a thought-provoking back story that begins at the end of her marriage and life in Arizona.

That’s when she relocated to New York for her career, amicably leaving her husband of 20 years behind.

Working from the 47th floor on Park Avenue in Manhattan, she recalls, was “exciting and you felt accomplished.”

On one side of her bird's-eye city view was the Empire State Building, and on the other, the Chrysler Building.

Somewhere in between, the World Trade Center stood tall only a year earlier — a reminder of life’s worth and the people she left behind.

“I think 9/11 made everyone stop and reassess, and I think going to New York where the scar was so incredibly

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deep affected me, too,” Deborah recalls.

“I thought, ‚What have I done?’ and questioned the decisions I was making, what was ruling my life, and why was I doing this.”

After a year of living in the Big Apple, Deborah wanted to fill her life back up with the things that made her heart sing — things that spoke to her relationshiporiented character. Sitting behind a computer screen manipulating data, spread sheets, power point presentations, and writing reports for 10 hours a day would no longer do.

“Really and truly, that is not who I am,” she explains. “Can I do it? Yes, I can. But I much prefer to be face to face with a client and expanding the relationship and doing something where I could recognize the impact I was having and the value I was creating.”

I much prefer to be face to face with a client and expanding the relationship and doing something where I could recognize the impact I was having and the value I was creating.

That’s when the second-generation Valley native returned to her husband and her community in Phoenix.

“I had a self-awareness moment and I knew that I wanted to be back here. I enjoyed my role in the bank but I wanted to be part of the community also,” she says. “I had kind of surrendered my soul and allowed my employer to direct my career, as opposed to me directing my career.”

National Bank of Arizona, a mid-sized bank, was a better fit.

“It was perfect for me because it allowed me to re-engage with the customer, and be able to feel my value and know I was making a difference, and it was an organization that believed in being part of the community,” Deborah says.

Since then, the bank has sponsored 12 years of Deborah’s leadership and work to make a difference in the Valley. And what a difference she’s made.

Currently, she serves on the board of directors for the Sandra Day O’Connor

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Institute, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Suns Charities, Arizona Historical Society at Papago Park, and the Advisory Boards for Mesa Community College, Foundation for Living Medicine, and AZ Business Angels magazine. Deborah is a member of the Go Red for Women executive leadership team for American Heart Association, Charter 100, and American Heart Association’s Phoenix Heart Ball committee. In addition, she is featured columnist for SmartFem.com, and a popular charity gala and event chairperson. She serves on the Phoenix Steering Committee for 20/20 Women on Board, an organization that’s been promoting that all boards be comprised of at least 20 percent women — a feat that the organization is very near to accomplishing.

leverage those strengths to accomplish what they want in life.

“The whole alliance with National Bank of Arizona has been the highlight of my career,” Deborah explains. “You know, at one time I was trying to validate who I was and what I could do, but when I went to work for National Bank of Arizona I had a very good sense of who I was and the value I could bring. I also knew what my personal beliefs and core values were.”

As she packs up BAM for the cross-country trip, she is simply continuing her search of self, and yet another adventure in her life story.

Now she shares those lessons on self-awareness and self-value as a coach and keynote speaker. She shows others how to understand who they are, what their strengths are, and how to

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“I think women, in particular, were raised to please,” she explains. “There’s a point in time where you need to know why you do what you do, who you are, the gifts you have to offer, and how to leverage those gifts.”

And she should know. She’s come a long way baby — both inside and out — since her first job as a bank teller.

“It was a different time and a different era. I began in a period of time when women began to come into their own,” she recalls. “As I look back, I continually raised my hand for more responsibilities, and one thing lead to another.”

“Each of us has two life stories: There is the one that we have lived up to this moment, and then there is the one that we have yet to live,” she writes on her blog, Risk Blossoming.

“Now I am living the life I want to live. Without a doubt.” deborahbateman.com

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Janet Towbin creates art from intricate patterns. Her pieces draw the viewer in closer and closer, until they are enveloped by the beauty of small details that are practically lost in the hurried rush of modern life. To see the world through Towbin’s eyes is a meditation on beauty in the smallest details.

Towbin’s award-winning work isn’t confined to one medium. In addition to drawing her signature intricate patterns, she creates paintings, etchings, photographs, prints and collage, and sometimes layers multiple techniques in a single work. She’s always working on several things at once and keeps thick books full of sketches, tracings on rice paper, and various iterations of pieces in development.

Escher-like tessellations are among her current projects.

In layman’s terms, the process involves taking one shape, creating patterns that fill the shape, then multiplying and expanding out until a larger pattern is completed. She scans her sketches and uses computer design programs to resize, repeat, flip and mirror the original patterns, drawing layer upon layer. Producing the intense detail of the final product is a lengthy process.

“A lot of my art practice is asking, ‘What would happen if …?” says Towbin. “That’s really what pushes me. What would happen if I changed this or moved this part that way, or twisted it here or flipped it there?” There’s a lot of exploration of shape and form and line and it’s all to get as much movement as I can in a pattern.”

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Some relief prints are made using laser-cuts. For others, she painstakingly carves designs into linoleum. The small runs of prints are a testament to her eye for quality.

In Towbin’s light-filled home studio, shelving is adorned with eye-catching bits of inspiration: seashells, sleek wooden blocks that she has painted with nail polish, small sculptures, brightlycolored children’s toys, a stone from a dear friend that became inspiration for one of her drawings, decorative boxes, and ceramic pots made by her husband. The walls are covered with a mix of completed works and works in progress — a collection of drawings, etchings, notes, and photos. It’s clear that she embraces every element of the process, from inspiration to completion.

“My point of view is that there’s always another step in my work, another level to explore,” says Towbin. “That constant searching leads me to new discoveries.”

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These days her attention is drawn to tribal tattoos, embellished floral patterns from classical drawings, nature — particularly leaves — and patterns found in lace and netting. Photographing items against varying backgrounds is another tool she uses to see with new eyes and play with color and pattern.

Her design experience shines through in the way she can duplicate and shift a single element, fitting the pieces together like a vast puzzle that entertains the eye and captures the imagination.

“I’ve always made art,” says Towbin. “As a child, my happiest moments were with crayons and paper and pencils and drawings.

Making art has always been a part of my life.”

The Cincinnati native first attended the University of Cincinnati Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning as a fashion design major. Towbin soon discovered that being a fashion design major

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included sewing and pattern-making, which she wasn’t at all interested in learning. Instead, she found a different path in her favorite basic coursework: mechanical drawing, graphic design, and art history. Though she remains a fashion enthusiast, she switched her major to art history and took every studio class she could, including drawing, painting, and ceramics.

Over the years, Towbin’s career experience varied from fashion retail to textile and wallpaper design, art professor to exhibit curator.

While in college, Towbin met her husband, Dr. Richard Towbin, division chief of pediatric radiology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. While a doctor and artist may appear at first glance to be an incompatible right brain/left brain pairing, both their careers are image-based and they share a love of

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art, often producing work together over the years. They are the parents of two grown children and have three grandchildren. His career necessitated multiple relocations that included Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. With every new city, Towbin found new creative opportunities and gained increased recognition.

An 11-year stint in Pittsburgh really marked the beginning her full-time career as a fine artist. It stands out in her mind as a time of great growth and connection. It’s also where she met her mentor, artist and art critic Harry Schwalb.

Now 93 years-old, his photo hangs in her studio and it’s clear that her friendship with him was a big part of what made Pittsburgh so special.

“I really accomplished a lot in Pittsburgh,” says Towbin.

“The city has an extremely vibrant art scene. It’s an edgy place, but very livable. I had shows and was involved in the arts community. I served on the board of directors at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and organized and curated exhibits.

“The museums are amazing. Andy Warhol was one of the most famous artists to come from Pittsburgh and many of his teachers and peers were still alive and working when I was there. The curators and art leaders were very accessible.

There was and still is a great creative vibe to the city.”

In Philadelphia, she produced etchings with master printmaker Cindy Ettinger, and her time in Ohio and Pennsylvania has resulted in her work being included in the permanent collections of Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh), Butler Institute of American Art (Ohio), Westmoreland Museum of American Art (Greensburg, PA), the Heinz Endowments Collection, the Free Library of Philadelphia Print Collection and Arcadia University (Glenside, PA). She still exhibits in New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

In 2007, a position at Phoenix Children’s Hospital brought the couple to their current home in Paradise Valley, which they’ve renovated extensively over the years. Starting over again in a new town was a challenge, but her talent draws attention here, too.

Towbin’s drawings have been shown at Modified Arts and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. She has collaborated with local printmaker Brent Bond of Santo Press for an exhibit at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport entitled “Santo Press: Finding Relief in the Desert.” She has also hosted

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studio visits with Contemporary Forum from Phoenix Art Museum and Brandeis women’s group.

“I’ve made wonderful connections here over the past few years,” says Towbin. “I’ve met some very special people with incredible stories. Working with and getting to know Brent Bond, Mark MacDowell, and the artists at Cattle Track has been fantastic.”

Towbin was an artist in residence at Mesa Center for the Arts’ Print Studio, has taught printmaking at Arizona State University, and recently collaborated with Bond and MacDowell to produce “Kaleidoscope,” a series now displayed at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, among other pieces of hers that have been integrated across multiple mediums at the art-filled resort.

Towbin is enjoying her life, her family and her art. She is happy to live a life that allows her to keep creating art and that gives her the chance to visit her children and grandchildren.

“I’m really not missing anything,” says Towbin. “I’ve got it all. It’s a good life.” janettowbin.com

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Over the past decade or two, the Valley’s culinary landscape has transformed into a thriving and competitive market. With gastronomic experiences more sought after than ever before, Valley restaurants must find a way to raise the bar if they want to stand the test of time.

It seems that Chef Tomaso Maggiore not only knows how to raise the bar, but what it takes to surpass it.

That expertise has translated into over 35 restaurants across Arizona opened by Maggiore, some of which he opened with his son Joey through The Maggiore Group, created in 2015. This partnership developed popular dining establishments throughout Arizona and Southern California, including Hash Kitchen, Tommy V’s Osteria Pizzeria, Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen + Bar and Notorious Burgers.

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While those restaurants are relatively new members of the food community, Maggiore’s most wellknown creation, Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant on the Camelback Corridor, has been successfully serving authentic Italian fare to locals for over 40 years. With a history like that, it is not surprising that Chef Maggiore decided to expand Tomaso’s.

This new concept — Tomaso’s When in Rome — just recently opened on June 14. And although it’s new to the community, it already has a strong following.

“The purpose behind the new endeavor is to create something fresh and exciting that isn’t already being done in this market,” says Chef Maggiore. “A lot of my loyal customers live up north. They were hoping that, if I found an opportunity to open a restaurant near them, I would seize it. So I did. My customers have fueled my businesses for years!”

Those loyal customers, and the many guaranteed to become ones, can now enjoy a trattoria-type atmosphere in North Scottsdale. With beautiful features like solid Roman columns and photographs depicting historical Roman landmarks and destinations, the 5,000 sq. ft. dining room effortlessly takes guests out of Arizona and into Italy.

However, a genuine Italian experience most importantly transpires within the food itself.

“Diners at When in Rome can expect authentic handcrafted dishes that can be found at a true trattoria in Rome,”

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Marechiaro con Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia

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explains Maggiore. “The menu is designed in a sense that everyone will find something to love.

All ages, demographics and backgrounds will fall in love with this cuisine.”

The menu boasts of entrées like veal scaloppine marsala and funghi; rigatoni amatriciana and meatballs; vegetarian eggplant torte and gnocchi; and braised filet mignon ravioli, and lunch items like When in Rome: panino di porchetta; pear and pecorino cheesefilled ravioli; and garganelli with crab, salmon and armagnac. With choices like that, guests will truly feel, and eat, like Italians.

And that’s exactly Maggiore’s intention. He says, “When in Rome, eat like the Romans do.

When in Scottsdale, do the same!”

The restaurant also offers an expansive wine selection that pairs nicely with any entrée on the menu. Of course, a great dinner wouldn’t be complete without dessert. From angel kisses of fresh strawberries filled with sweetened mascarpone cream and chocolate to Sicilian cannoli with a crispy shell filled with sweetened ricotta cream and chocolate, diners will end the meal on a sweet note.

Once again, Maggiore has figured out a way to raise the bar, and just like the original Tomaso’s, Tomaso’s When in Rome, will stand the test of time.

Tomaso’s When in Rome is located at 23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 120, in Scottsdale.

Mondays through Fridays, lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, dinner is served from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Happy hour is available at the bar. tomasoswheninrome.com 480-404-6085

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A new 21-and-over playground with food, music and drinks in an indoor, air conditioned park is elevating the meaning of “adulting.” That’s exactly what Bob Garland and Phil Richard had in mind when they opened The Park, a new indoor street food and beer garden venue in the heart of downtown Phoenix.

acts like Rock Lobster, Neon, Elvis Before Noon, and Ashley Red appear.

“We recognized the trend and popularity nationwide of street food truck food, and figured out a way to feature these festival dishes in a brick and mortar location,” Bob says. “It’s a great opportunity for the food truck operators themselves, to give them a more permanent home to showcase their products, increase their exposure, and grow their business, and it gives The Park customers and endless selection of gourmet offerings from these individual chef operations.”

“Conceiving, designing and building this operation has been a very rewarding passion project for Phil and I,” Bob explains. “This fresh new concept in restaurants has been very well received by patrons from all over the Valley, as well as downtown dwellers.”

Located near Talking Stick Resort Arena, Chase Field, and the downtown convention center, The Park features a 19-foot by 13-foot video wall and a huge stage where live music national

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The entrepreneurs say they’re glad they took their music-meetsfood-meets-indoor playground concept into reality.

They designed the 11,000 square-feet venue to foster a sense of community. Traditional park elements like nature inspired dining spaces, communal tables, high-end lounge seating, green foliage, a tree-canopied garden and a nightlife playground facilitate interaction.

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Food truck vendors such as Taste of New Mexico, Pedal Haus, and Frosted Frenzy Cupcakes rotate weekly offering appetizers, salads, soups, tacos, paninis, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, seafood, pasta and sweets.

In The Park’s community kitchen, guest chefs like Jennifer Russo of The Market by Jennifer’s interpret street food menus for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner and latenight happy hour.

“We choose the very best offerings from the highest quality food truck operators in the area, and they set up shop in our vast kitchen, and deliver their dishes to Park customers,” Bob adds. “Gourmet street food, prepared by the passionate owner/ operators themselves.”

The Park’s permanent food resident, Loot ’n’ Booty BBQ, offers award-winning barbecue.

“Our house menu features Loot ’n’ Booty BBQ signature dishes, including the very best brisket sandwich and BBQ ribs you'll find anywhere in town,” Bob says.

“Sterling Smith, owner of Loot ’n’ Booty has been winning accolades and barbecue competitions all over the country.”

There’s also a self-serve wall with fine wines and more than 24 craft beers, including Pedal Haus Light Lager and Belgium Wheat, Hop Knot IPA, and Kilt Lifter.

“It has everyone talking,” Bob adds. thepark.bar

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This potluck standout combines two of summer’s most iconic salads: the caprese salad and pasta salad. Tender pasta is tossed with pillows of pearl mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and seasoned with garlic oil and balsamic vinegar. This salad is big on flavor and will stand up well to the summer heat.

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Caprese Pasta Salad Yield: 6-8 Servings Salad ingredients: 8 ounces short-cut pasta (such as miniature farfalle) 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 1½ cups mozzarella pearls ¼ cup garlic oil (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste Garlic oil ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 6-10 garlic cloves, smashed Salad directions: Boil pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, basil, mozzarella pearls, garlic oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garlic oil directions: Combine olive oil and garlic cloves in a small sauté pan or saucepan. Place over low heat and gently cook for about 1520 minutes. Be sure the pan is not too hot or the garlic will burn.

Remove pan from heat and let oil sit for at least 10 minutes (up to two hours). Once oil is cool enough to handle, pour it through a strainer to remove garlic pieces. Reserve oil.

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops Yield: 12 ice cream pops Ingredients: 1 pint strawberry ice cream, slightly softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 15 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (about 1/2 cup crumbs) 1/4 ounce dried strawberries, crushed (about 2 tablespoons crumbs) 12 wooden or lollipop sticks

A cross between an ice cream bar and strawberry shortcake, these Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops are a fun treat for the whole family to enjoy. A strawberry ice cream center is covered with whipped cream and a crunchy cookie coating, then presented on a stick for easy snacking. With just a few simple ingredients, these bite-sized treats will disappear before they even have a chance to melt.

Directions: Cover a quarter sheet pan or plate in parchment paper and set in freezer until cold. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls (about 2 tablespoons each) of strawberry ice cream onto frozen sheet pan or plate. Place them back into freezer for about a 30 minutes or until ice cream balls are frozen solid.

Meanwhile, prepare the whipped cream.

Place heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl with sugar and vanilla extract. Beat whipping cream using a mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and dried strawberry crumbs in a bowl. Set aside.

Once the ice cream balls are frozen solid, insert a wooden or lollipop stick into each one.

Dip the ice cream balls into the whipped cream and twist them around until completely coated.

Then dip into the cookie and dried strawberry mixture until coated.

Place ice cream pops back into the freezer until completely frozen. Enjoy!

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