Chandler, AZ September 2018

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THE BEST OF

FALL FASHIONS POWER PIECES FOR MEN

A PASSION FOR HATS

DECLUTTER YOUR CLOSET

LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com INTERN

Annemarie O'Donnell

So Wonderful to be Here!

WHEN I WAS 4-YEARS-OLD, I TOOK MY FIRST AIRPLANE RIDE WITH MY MOM FROM MY HOME STATE OF NEW YORK TO TUCSON, ARIZONA TO VIS-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lynette Carrington, Michelle Guerrero, Mindy Haskins, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

David Apeji, Lindsay Borg, Asea Tremp

IT MY GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. As I stepped off the plane and the blast of warm air hit my face, I looked at the looming mountains, the abundance of cacti and the stunning blue sky, and I knew I wanted to live in Arizona when I grew up.

That is one of my earliest memories.

Fast-forward many years, and three weeks after I graduated college I moved to the Valley.

That was 20 years ago, and I still love it here. Arizona has always had a special place in my heart, and I’ve enjoyed watching as Chandler has grown as a destination. And now, I get to share all the stories, places and other great things about it with you.

I’m honored to be a part of the magazine and this community, and I’m excited to get

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

to know all of you.

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

Following in the footsteps of my predecessor, Mindy, will be a tall order. I’ve known her for many years and I admire her work, as I’m sure you did. I wish her the best in her next steps, and I look forward to creating the next chapter for this magazine.

Speaking of the magazine, it was wonderful to start off my first issue on such a stylish note. This month, as the season prepares to change, we look ahead at fall fashions (page 24). Need to make room in your closet for all these new fabulous

LAUNCH COORDINATOR PUBLISHER SUPPORT ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

Steven Schowengerdt Matthew Perry DeLand Shore Brad Broockerd Sara Minor Janeane Thompson Nicolette Martin Victoria Perry Kate Baxendale Chad Jensen Cyndi Harrington Alicia Huff Adella Wrisinger Jessica Soetaert Cyndi King Dana Rudolph Emily Stout Hailey Stepanek Carli DiMarco Melanie Carlisle Austin Park Michael O’Connell Annie Chan Harshith Potu

finds? Learn how on page 34. Plus, we check in with some local gents about their favorite accessories (page 21).

Cheers to the journey ahead!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018

FEATURES 21 Power Pieces Accessories Help Make the Man

24 Fall Fashions This Season's Fun Looks

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30 Watson's Hat Shop Sharing The Love of Hat Making With Today’s Generation

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21 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

34 DIY 36 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

#DiscoverChandler Scavenger Hunt In celebration of Park and Recreation Month, participants navigated through seven scavenger hunt challenges to #DiscoverChandler. Armed with their smartphones, teams located Chandler Park and Recreation gems and created the best selfies in search for the ultimate parks and recreation treasure—valued at $2,500.

Verano Sano Pool Party Chandler was last to host SRP's Verano Sano event this summer. Arrowhead Pool provided the perfect atmosphere to conduct life jacket and swimming lesson demonstrations, a waterrelated emergency rescue collaboration between Chandler Aquatics and Chandler Fire, hands-on CPR demonstrations, and giveaways.

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GOOD TIMES

Operation Back to School

Chandler families with students in need of school supplies participated in the sixth annual Operation Back to the School Chandler, held at Chandler High School. Students received backpacks filled with supplies, shoes, socks and underwear. In addition, families received free haircuts and information about free after-school programs and other services available to them.

Grand Opening of the Public Safety Training Center It was a big celebration for the grand opening of the new City Government of Chandler joint Chandler Fire Department and Chandler Police Department Public Safety Training Center. A decade in the works, approved by a bond in 2008, the facility provides a place for the city's first responders to train.

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AROUND TOWN

CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AWARD

FINANCIAL HEALTH COMPANY BRIGHTSIDE EXPANDING IN CHANDLER The City of Chandler welcomes Brightside

Chandler Fire Department has received the

to the local business community. Brightside is a

American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline®

new employer benefit that provides a company’s

EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality

employees with one place to go for all their finan-

improvement measures for the treatment of patients

cial needs, providing personalized, unbiased assis-

who experience severe heart attacks. Every year,

tance and solutions. Brightside reduces financial

more than 250,000 people experience an ST ele-

stress for employees through its “Financial

vation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest

Assistants,” who engage employees, establish

type of heart attack. The Mission: Lifeline initiative

trusting relationships and provide customized

provides tools, training and other resources to sup-

support, as well as unbiased access to financial

port heart attack care following protocols from the

products that save them money. Brightside’s team

most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines.

of financial assistants, software engineers, and

Mission: Lifeline's EMS recognition program recog-

artificial intelligence (AI) experts are located in

nizes emergency medical services for their efforts

Downtown Chandler. Founded in 2017, the com-

in improving systems of care.

pany has 25 employees and expects to double in

size in Chandler over the next 12 months. Learn more at GoBrightside.com.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN CHANDLER The University of Arizona (UA) will offer undergraduate courses in Chandler this fall and spring, at UA’s location at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. The courses offered are requirements for four UA undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Cyber Operations, Human Services, Informatics, and Network Operations. The UA is currently seeking applications for adjunct instructors, as well as area businesses interested in student intern and corporate partnership opportuni-

JOANNA CARSON JOINS AMY JONES GROUP Joanna Carson joins the Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First Realty as the Director of Agent Development. With more than 20 years of experience in the demanding industry and a focus

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ties. In addition to the new courses, UA will continue to host boot camps in Chandler to teach job-ready skills for the digital economy. For more information, email salvarado@email.arizona.edu.

UPTOWN JUNGLE INDOOR FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK NOW OPEN

on coaching and training, Carson has the insight

Uptown Jungle opened a new $1.4 million indoor

and background to understand the needs of pro-

family adventure park at 2061 N. Arizona Ave. Unlike

fessionals in this dynamic industry and has a true

the traditional trampoline park, Uptown Jungle is

passion for achieving a signature client experience.

a multi-level indoor adventure park. The facility is

Her professional training and commitment to excel-

filled to the ceiling with an interconnected maze

lence complements the Amy Jones Group, an all-fe-

of play structures, climbing walls, trampolines and

male real estate team serving the Southeast Valley.

warrior courses. Although Uptown Jungle’s core

With a digital-first approach to marketing and a

audience is kids 12 and under, all play areas are

hands-on approach to customer service, The Amy

built to accommodate adults as well. There is also

Jones Group has sold over 2,300 homes in the area.

a Tot Town for children ages 5 and under. For more

For more information, visit AmyJonesGroup.com.

information, visit UptownJungle.com.

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CHANDLER INTERSECTION PROJECT SELECTED AS 'PROJECT OF THE YEAR' The Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association has recognized a major intersection improvement project in Chandler as its “Project of the Year.” The $11 million Alma School Road/Chandler Boulevard

Intersection

Improvement

Project was completed late last year and brings the promise of reduced delays and increased safety. A “before-andafter” crash analysis of nine previously improved intersections showed average reductions in total crashes of 43 percent and injury crashes of 49 percent. The award recognizes public infrastructure projects that exemplify excellence in management and administration, including safety performance, construction techniques, community relations and environmental stewardship.

NEW BARRE3 LOCATION OFFERS FREE FIRST CLASS Barre3, a global network of studios and an innovative leader of the ballet barre fitness movement, recently opened at 4145 S. Gilbert Road. In celebration of the opening, owner Andrea Laughlin is offering everyone’s first class for free throughout the location’s first month. A modern evolution of barre created by fitness expert Sadie Lincoln, barre3 offers a whole-body health approach to wellness with smart, balanced and effective workouts influenced by yoga and Pilates.

Participants will be guided through sustained

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muscle-burning

micro movements, and heart-pumping cardio bursts. For more information, visit Barre3.com.

FREE LANDSCAPING CLASSES OFFERED Workshops on growing vegetables in a desert environment, properly pruning shrubs and choosing plants for year-round color have been added CONTINUED >

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AROUND TOWN

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to Chandler’s annual fall lineup of free landscaping and irrigation classes.

The workshops run through early November and are designed to help residents learn how to use water more efficiently and still have lush-looking yards and gardens. Classes will be held at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., with the exception of the Create Your Own Oasis workshop, which will be at Chandler’s Environmental

Should I Repair or Replace My A/C Unit?

An air conditioning unit is generally the 3rd largest purchase a homeowner will make, so I wanted to share some expert advice on determining when you are spending good or bad money when it comes to your air conditioning unit.

Many of the older units were built to last. You could just keep replacing major components and keep your AC running, so the decision to not bite the bigger expense was always justified. After all, a $3,000 repair still sounds better than a $6 to $8,000 new unit. But the best decision that pays off in the long run comes from evaluating several factors.

The Main Factors

I always tell people than when you start to spend more on repairs than you do on maintenance, it is a good time to at least start gathering A/C replacement quotes. Continual problems and repairs are the first sign your unit is creeping towards “end of days”. So at least having time to prepare and not make a hasty and expensive decisions will save you money and stress. Each repair might just be money wasted to buy you more time.

Age is a Key Factor

Next, look at unit age. I talk to people all the time who still have AC units from the 90s and 2000s. Those 20-30 year old units initially were built with a 6-8 SEER, but with age is maybe operating now at a 2-3 SEER. If you were to replace it with a new 14 SEER unit you just gained 7x the energy efficiency. Your AC unit accounts for about 50% of your energy consumption, so that hefty of a SEER increase could easily save around a$1,000 a year on utility bills. Now that $3,000 repair bill doesn’t seem like such a good return on investment anymore, right? Instead you could replace your unit and have the utility savings now and they also pay you more over the next decade. Not to mention you won’t have the headaches and hot house stress with no working AC for a period of time.

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OUTDOORS TRANSFORMED INTO A GYM WITH FITDC Chandler

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with fitness guru Lauren Zaslow Saks to bring the community a new physical fitness series, FitDC. FitDC combines the camaraderie of community with group workouts at the best outdoor space in the City: Downtown Chandler’s Dr. A.J. Chandler ParkStage Plaza. The free community fitness gathering is for all ages and skill levels, and will be held over 12 weeks; four weeks this fall and eight weeks next spring. The fall series is held consecutive Thursdays beginning Sept. 6, from 6-7 p.m., at the Downtown Stage, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. For details, visit ChandlerAZ.gov/FitDC.

THE THIRD PHASE AT THE CAYS PREPARES TO LAUNCH Selling nearly $40 million in real estate to date, The Statesman Group is preparing to launch the third phase of construction at The Cays at Downtown Ocotillo, a $90 million luxury condominium community located within the Ocotillo neighborhood in Chandler. The upcoming phase will break ground this fall and include the third of four buildings featuring 64, one- and two-bedroom condominium homes and topfloor penthouses ranging in size from

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862 to 1,512 square feet. Completion of the third building is expected for the

first quarter of 2020. For more information, visit TheCaysatOcotillo.com.

GABRIEL’S ANGELS PET THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

NEW ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

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Gabriel’s Angels, the only Arizona nonprofit organization that delivers healing pet therapy to at-risk children, is currently expanding its 225 active volunteer base to serve additional youth, and is seeking volunteers both with and without registered pet therapy dogs for two of its unique programs: the original Animal Assisted Activities program and the new Animals, Books and Children program.

Volunteers are supported through personal training, in-field assistance and more. For more information or to volunteer, visit GabrielsAngels.org.

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Hashing

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BRUNCH HOT SPOT HASH KITCHEN OPENS ITS DOORS

ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON

CHANDLER WELCOMED ITS NEWEST RESTAURANT, WHICH IS ALREADY MAKING QUITE A SPLASH IN THE COMMUNITY. Brunch hot spot Hash Kitchen boasts an expansive menu, mimosas, imaginative cocktails, a massive Bloody Mary bar, and turntables. It’s brunch-a-tainment—brunch and entertainment all rolled into one.

Joey Maggiore is the innovative chef behind Hash Kitchen, which he founded with his wife, Christine Maggiore—although the entire family is in the industry. “My wife and I also own The Sicilian Butcher, and my father, Tomaso Maggiore, has Tomaso’s and Tomaso’s When in Rome,” Maggiore explains. “My sister, Melissa Meyer, has a restaurant in California called Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen, but she’s moved to Arizona and is looking to open another location here and she’s helping out with our father’s business.”

He says family members, along with partner Flora Tersigni, walk into each other’s restaurants to help, as all the restaurants are part of The Maggiore Group of restaurants.

There are two Hash Kitchens in Scottsdale, and the Chandler location follows the same design and whimsical appeal. In choosing a Chandler location, Maggiore did his research. “We saw there was a big missing gap for an amazing brunch concept,” he says. “When I found the location and saw the families and how dense the population was in the area, we were excited to put it there.”

The Hash Kitchen menu is as fun and engaging as the restaurant’s décor. Maggiore handles the menu development for all The Maggiore Group concepts, and the menu evolves slightly every 90-120 days.

Naturally, Hash Kitchen is known for its namesake Hash Kitchen boasts the biggest Bloody Mary bar in Arizona, with nearly 50 craft toppings for guests to enjoy.

Choices include a variety of skewed bacons, craft pickles, deviled eggs, baby corn, pickled pineapple and a number of craft olives.

entrée. “Our hashes are amazing,” gushes Maggiore.

“Our Carnitas Hash is so good and it outsells the others.”

The devilishly delicious menu staple includes Cokebraised pork, hashed potatoes, roasted corn, avocado, cotija, green chili sauce, crema, fried onions, cilantro and corn tortillas. Other hashes include Shrimp Paella, Corned Beef, Italian, and several others.

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Pancakes, French toast, fruit and egg dishes round out the breakfast and brunch menus. Lunch options include salads, craft sliders, burgers and sandwiches.

The creativity doesn’t stop with the hash options. The heavenly BuildYour-Own Bloody Mary bar includes nearly 50 craft toppings. Mimosas and specialty bottles like Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon are on the menu, plus specialty cocktails like Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal shooters. If a guest is really feeling the scene they will want to order the Mocha Frappuccino cocktail with a large pressed cotton candy garnish, served in a shimmering disco ball.

Does she Cielo ...or no?

“In Chandler, we really wanted to step up our alcohol and bar scene game,” explains Maggiore. “We want the wow factor, and our mixologist Sheldon Wiley does an amazing job.”

Building on the wow factor, Hash Kitchen features a DJ each Friday through Sunday, as well as holidays. Maggiore says, “Anybody can do a brunch place. To be really out-of-the-box we needed five or six key elements, and two of those elements are the music and the vibe.”

The entire restaurant exudes a fun social media-friendly atmosphere that lets guests of any age get in on the fun, and the food and ambiance photo possibilities are endless. A couple more Hash Kitchens are planned for Arizona before expansion into Denver and Dallas.

“What I really loved about opening in Chandler is that it is very pro-business, obviously,” Maggiore says. “But, the open arms we had from city councilmembers was amazing. Hash Kitchen guests are excited, and we see locals over and over and that’s a really heartwarming feeling.”

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ARTICLE MINDY HASKINS | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI

Power Pieces ACCESSORIES HELP MAKE THE MAN WHEN IT COMES TO FASHION, A BOLD ACCESSORY CAN MAKE A POWERFUL AND CREATIVE STATEMENT. After all, a bit of bling is meant to capture the attention of onlookers, right? We

Aaron Harris, Sr.

spoke with three prominent men in our community and asked them to tell us more about their favorite accessory and why it means so much to them.

Michael Kors Watch AARON HARRIS, SR. For their 11th wedding anniversary, Aaron Harris, Sr. received a stainless steel and leather Michael Kors wrist watch from his wife, Tamela, who remembered that steel is the traditional 11-year anniversary gift. As an avid collector of watches, Harris has several in his arsenal, but this one quickly became his favorite.

“It’s a symbol of our love and commitment,” he says. “I’m a Godfearing man who believes that behind every man stands a strong woman. I believe that I’m able to persevere through anything with her as my wife. She’s the glue who holds our precious family together.”

That family includes six children, including their oldest son, Vaughn, who’s also become a watch collector.

“He learned early on in childhood the importance of wearing a wrist watch. I have always given him my older watches so that he can continue to add to his collection,” Harris says.

Harris has been an educator for 17 years and works for the Higley Unified School District as the Director of Federal Programs.

He’s also coached youth basketball at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA for the past 6 years and calls himself a “true champion for education.” His name may look familiar as he’s currently running for a seat on the Chandler City Council.

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POWER PIECES (CON TI N U ED)

Tom Chamberlain

Cuff Links DR. TOM CHAMBERLAIN Dr. Tom Chamberlain was only 20-years-old when his father passed away, but when he puts on his dad’s cuff links, he immediately feels close to him. He remembers his dad as a hardworking and strong person with a quiet demeanor who taught him to respect those he loved, like his future wife, Tamara.

“The cuff links have a subtle elegance about them,” he says.

“I actually have about three different pairs of his cuff links but I like these the most because they fit his personality as I remember him—understated but full of class.”

Chamberlain carries more than just memories of his father; he also carries his name. As the owner of Chamberlain Orthodontics in Chandler, his practice gives back to the community in meaningful ways and has won several “Best of” awards for patient satisfaction.

While he admits that his style is more conservative during the workweek, he’s not afraid to get a little creative with his ensemble on the weekends.

“I like to mix it up with a driving cap, skinny jeans and Vans,” he says. “And I’m always wearing fun, vibrant socks. That way, I can be all business up top but have a party going on underneath!”

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Jim Grieshaber

Nike Air Jordan JIM GRIESHABER Jim Grieshaber remembers the first time he saw Michael Jordan fly through the air and dunk. “There was no player before him who combined that explosive athleticism and graceful body control,” he says. “Then, the Air Jordan came out and we had NEVER seen anything like them before.”

As soon as the iconic Air Jordan 1 hit the shelves, they were gone.

“I mowed lawns and shoveled snowy driveways to make the money for them. As the years went by I never stopped getting them. I’ve had hundreds of pairs over the years,” he says.

Grieshaber travels often as a TV/radio host and play-by-play voice announcer. When he’s packing his bags, there’s no doubt that his Jordans are coming along for the ride. He almost always wears designer jeans and his Js, coupled with a branded T-shirt or something dressy like a button-down shirt with a jacket. No matter the occasion, “I always have the jeans and the Js on—even when I wear suits,” he says.

One of his most memorable career highlights was when he interviewed Michael Jordan during the 1997 NBA Finals: “I showed him my shoes, he looked down and said, ‘Alright, you got some style... now let’s see if you got the game to back it up.’ I asked him if my interview was as tight as my shoes and he said, ‘As close as you can get, but you can’t beat my shoes.’ I’ll never forget that.”

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FALL INTO

FALL FASHIONS ARE CASUAL, EASY, AND OH-SO-STYLISH PHOTOGRAPHY ASEA TREMP HAIR ANNEMARIE BOMBARDIERI, FLIRT SALON MAKEUP CHRISTI LANZ, LEIDAN MITCHELL RIGHT: TOP: Silk to overlay top (Oprah’s pick for 2018!), Cobblestone, $65.

LEGGINGS: Black with rhinestone embellishment on the cuff, $32.

HANDBAG: Dragon print purse with an Asian flair, created by local artist Bobbi Swanson, $50.

All at Judy Wear Boutique, JudyWearBoutique.com

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TOP: Cream shirt, Kut, $80.

JEANS: Jeans, Dex, $70.

JEWELRY by Kendra Scott.

All from Designer Boulevard, DesignerBlvdAz.com

NECKLACE: Rose-gold and blush choker-style necklace with a small rose-gold bangle bracelet.

TOP: Top with band at the waist and sleeve made in Italy, Cobblestone, $65.

LEGGINGS: Leggings that look like denim, $27-29.

HANDBAG: Wallet clutch serves as a wallet or clutch.

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FALL INTO FASHION

(CON TI N U ED)

CARDIGAN: Cloak cardigan, $139.

DRESS: Patterned Poise dress, $119.

All styled by Lisa O'Hearn, Independent Cabi Stylist, CabiOnline.com

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JACKET: Red Celebration jacket, $189.

TOP: Legend blouse, $79.

LEGGINGS: Zip back leggings, $99.

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TOP: Blush shirt, Wishlist Apparel, $55.

JEANS: Booty-lifting jeans, Democracy, $78.

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OF HAT MAKING WITH TODAY’S LOVE GEN E H ERA GT N TIO I R N A H S

S O T A N ’S W ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

H AT S H O P THEIR TALE IS THE MAKING OF AN OLD WESTERN. Eric and Emily Watson trekked across the country seeking work during the recession and planted roots in the town of Cave Creek by opening a hat shop. Eric is the master hatter, and Emily, the business manager who does lovely ribbon work on the ladies’ hats.

Both of their families helped grow Watson’s Hat Shop until it became so popular that a larger location was needed.

Today, the Watsons are commercial pilots, with a head for business and a passion for hats. They use a nearly 200-year-old process to make their hats, and their shop, nestled in Stagecoach Village, is renowned. The Watsons are even the official hat maker for the Netflix Western series Godless. Family still helps occasionally, except for Uncle Brad and Derby, their greeter and shop dog—they work regularly.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN A HAT SHOP? Eric: Having graduated during the recession, it was difficult to find pilot jobs, especially in Ohio where we’re from. So, we moved to Arizona in 2011 for Emily's flight career. Struggling to find happiness with the job I had at the time, I looked at my wife and told her I was going to take matters into my own hands by starting a business making hats. Now, Emily and I both run our business and make hats together.

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"IT’S SUCH A JOY TO BE ABLE TO SHARE THE LOVE OF HATS AND HAT MAKING WITH TODAY'S GENERATION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP LOST ARTS ALIVE."

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WATSON’S HAT SHOP

(CON TI N U ED)

WHEN DID YOUR LOVE OF HATS BEGIN? I got into hats and hat making when I was 12-years-old. I was, and still am, a huge Indiana Jones fan. I had to have a fedora just like Indy's, and I didn't want a cheap version that was of poor quality. My mom took me around to antique stores. I used my mom's soup pot to boil water for steam as I worked tirelessly to fix and shape those old hats to perfection.

HOW DID YOU BECOME A MASTER HATTER? I reached out to some hat makers in the country, but very few took me seriously and were reluctant to share techniques. I learned a great deal from some of them, but most of what I know is self-taught by trial and error.

WHAT’S YOUR SHOP LIKE? You will feel transported back in time. Anyone can watch the hats being made. All of the equipment we use is vintage, from the sewing machines to the 1920’s hatter's steam table.

WHY GO CUSTOM? A hat is an extension of one's character. [A customer] can design what they truly want. We can properly fit any head size or shape.

We also take a head impression with a 120-year-old device called a hatter's conformateur. It’s fun!

There’s a whole wall of demo hats. Once we narrow down the style and color, we measure, size, and pick out the accessories such as feathers, buckles, ribbons, and hat bands. It takes us about a week to make the hat. If someone has what we call a "hat emergency," we can produce a hat in as little as 48 hours.

DO YOU SELL OTHER NAME BRANDS TOO? All the felt and panama hats are ours. For the summer, we offer a variety of factory-made Western straw hats. This is a courtesy to the working cowboys and ranchers who are typically looking for a seasonal lighter-weight straw hat to endure the hot summer months.

DO YOU RESTORE HATS? Customers bring in their hats to be cleaned, re-blocked, resized— you name it. It’s always a treat when someone chooses to honor their grandparent's memory by cleaning and wearing their old hat.

DO YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING STORY TO SHARE? We’ve made hats for various celebrities and singers. We also made the hats for the main characters on Netflix's Western series Godless. It’s such a joy to be able to share the love of hats and hat making with today's generation. It is important to keep lost arts alive.

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WHETHER IT’S A WALK-IN THE SIZE OF A NEW YORK CITY STUDIO OR COMPARABLE TO A KITCHEN PANTRY, THE CLOSET SERVES AS BOTH THE BLISS AND BANE OF OUR DAILY ROUTINES. It holds so much of what makes us happy and feel good: that red wrap dress that looks fabulous against your skin tone and the silky sleeveless shell that easily goes day-tonight. But there’s also the skin-tight mini you haven't worn since 2013, and those space-hogging sweater dresses that hope to make another appearance.

If you’re feeling encumbered by your closet, an audit is in order.

Katrina Fox, stylist at TFK Styling and blogger at The Foxy Kat (TheFoxyKat.com) lends her expertise on decluttering your closet— and what do to with clothing that doesn’t make the cut—with three simple questions.

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CHAOS IN

YOUR CLOSET IF YOU’RE FEELING THE WEIGHT OF THE CLUTTER IN YOUR CLOSET, LIGHTEN THE LOAD BY GIVING IT A GOOD AUDIT ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA

1. IS THIS SOMETHING I WEAR OFTEN? Realistically, you can’t accurately determine this off the top of your head. Fox suggests using her own personal process: Flip all of your hangers backward so the hook that hangs on the closet bar faces you, making it a little more difficult to pull out. After you wear each item, hang

+ keep it IF YES,

it back correctly. After three to six months, clothes that are hanging the right way are the workhorses of your wardrobe. The items facing the wrong way? Not so much.

After that you’ll say, ‘Wow, I haven’t worn that skirt in three months and I thought it was my favorite skirt,’” Fox says.

2. IS THIS CURRENTLY IN STYLE AND/OR DOES IT STILL ACCURATELY REPRESENT MY STYLE? After getting dressed in the morning, Fox recommends taking a selfie in the mirror. After a week or two you’ll have several honest recollections of your style preferences. Do jeans make a lot of appearances? If so, comfortable and fashionable could best describe your look. If you’re wearing a lot of pencil skirts, button-downs, sleek khakis and casual sweaters, your style could be professional and simplistic. In that case, the girly off-the-shoulder ruffled dress—the one you had to have because it

sell/swap it IF NO,

Consignment shops: My Sister’s Closet, Uptown Cheapskate, Buffalo Exchange, Plato’s Closet, Poor Little Rich Girl Selling apps: Poshmark, Tradesy, eBay

looked so cute in the store—may not be you. It may also explain why you’ve only worn it once or twice.

To get a handle on what’s in style, Fox advises taking cues from wherever you get your media.

If you watch broadcast news, notice what anchors or field reporters are wearing. If you celebwatch, hit up your favorite celeb’s Instagram feed or follow fashion bloggers. “Save posts and create a ‘clothing inspiration’ collection. Cross-reference those with your selfies and decide whether you look like them or whether those (pieces) would look good on you,” Fox says.

3. HAVE I WORN IT IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? Remember Fox’s hanger exercise? Of those that are hanging backwards after a year, determine which ones you truly cannot live without (think cocktail dresses, wedding attire or that sweater your grandmother gave you 10 years ago that holds a special place in your heart). “I remember the event I was at and the feeling I had or the people I was with, and it’s challenging for me to separate myself from those memories when it’s just an article of clothing. There’s an emotional aspect,” Fox says. The ones that don’t fit this category can go.

donate it IF NO,

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YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION

edge of random trivia at the Downtown Library in the Cactus Room.

Chandler Community Center

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The annual competition hosts tal-

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your hometown as you appreciate singers, dancers and musicians.

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This event is a taco-lover’s dream!

Held in the heart of Chandler, find

12-15

creative tacos, taco-eating and salsa competitions, mariachi music, a

THUNDER VALLEY RALLY

low-rider car show, a margarita hut,

Cottonwood

a niños play zone and a piñata party.

Motorcycle enthusiasts unite for a

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tribute bands; a Miss T.V.R. Com-

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nia celebrate Chandler’s yesteryear with a special new event.

The cast enacts a living history experience through character tales and music along Boston Street and San Marcos Place, under the

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Women in Leadership is a monthly event intended to enhance the professional development of wom-

Ocotillo Golf Club

en on their career path. The group

ing local businesses commemo-

Grab breakfast and compete in a char-

showcases

rate Chandler’s founding year of

itable golf event at the newly renovat-

speakers who address topics such

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of the proceeds benefits the winners

nities and how to lead. Education

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by Golf Digest, the premier destination

business basics and social media.

has been re-designed by renowned

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course

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scaping in a two-class series with

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Librarians Anbolyn and Melissa share

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their recent favorite reads and sug-

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play epic games and create alias

the fall and winter. Chandler has four

masks to frighten off nemeses.

public libraries that host a variety of

Pick your favorite hero and arrive

events and programs for children,

in costume for an exuberant night.

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teens and even adults! Look for activ-

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ities on ChandlerLibrary.org.

local expert Ron Dincheck. Learn how to design small outdoor spac-

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ented youth from all over the East Valley. Support future stars from

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nomenon and star of America’s Got Talent, Mike Super, makes the impossible happen. Witness as he controls the elements, defies gravity and hypnotizes!

And, find out what other thrills Mike has up his sleeve. ChandlerCenter.org

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PET OF THE MONTH

more make a charitable night to remember. Proceeds go to the homeless animals of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. AZAnimalRescue.org

M e e t Kum a and Pansa !

22 9TH ANNUAL BRAZILIAN DAY ARIZONA FESTIVAL

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

This award-winning festival is noted as the largest and most authentic Brazilian Independence Day in the Valley. It’s a cultural event for the whole family, featuring a variety of entertainment that includes live Brazilian bands, dancers, jiu-jitsu, film performers, food, drinks and shopping. BrazilianDayArizona.com Brothers, Kuma and Pansa, joined the Rapier Family on Mother’s Day weekend 2018. Their names are Japanese for bear (kuma) and panther (pansa) and are fitting of their respective personalities.

They love to dash around the house chasing each other almost as if they were playing tag or wrestling with each other in the grass outside. Always affectionate, they love to give lots of kisses and will fearlessly scale their owners to make sure that they can get to the face. They astutely know when it’s time to eat and love their treats. Nonetheless, these boys truly are a wonderful addition to the family.

29 POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER Chandler Center for the Arts

Award-winning international circus star, Gregory Popovich, and his talented furry cast amuse and amaze with physical comedy, pranks, drama and hard work.

Each star was rescued from shelters across the country and is trained using only positive reinforcement training strategies. Popovich has performed in over 30 countries, was featured on national TV shows, and performs in Las Vegas.

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The 11th annual festival kickstarts autumn with a celebration sure to impress Bavarian culture enthusiasts and fall beer lovers alike. Brats, lagers, pretzels and other indulgences

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SHERI RASMUSSEN TALKS SEWING, INSPIRATION, AND WHEN TO HAVE SOMETHING TAILORED

Sew Perfect HOW DID YOU GET INTO SEWING?

ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

I grew up in a military family and was fortunate to travel the world.

Following fashion and design trends is a passion for me! It inspires

I started my own sewing and alteration business in my early 20s. I

me to put my own spin of creativity into my work and pass that on

moved to Chandler in 2005 with my husband and two children.

to my clients. I often use social media, television and magazines to

My mother taught me to sew when I was about 5-years-old. It evolved

inspire my work.

from being a hobby into a passionate career over the course of my life.

ANY TIPS YOU CAN SHARE ABOUT HOW WHAT TYPES OF WORK DO YOU DO? My sewing specialties include creating custom garments, home décor, and various alterations.

SOMETHING SHOULD FIT OR HOW TO KNOW WHEN SOMETHING SHOULD BE TAILORED? Every body is different and clothing trends change constantly. If something feels ill-fitted—it’s loose, too tight, too long, or even too

ANY FAVORITE ITEMS TO WORK ON?

short—then alterations should be considered for a proper fit.

I enjoy all the challenges my clients bring to me, from the alterations needed to fit a garment properly to creating the perfect cus-

Sheri Rasmussen is the owner of Sew Perfect by Sheri and can be

tom statement piece.

reached at sewperfectbysheri@gmail.com.

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