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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Welcome to the Food Issue

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGER

Jen David | jen.david@lifestylepubs.com

AS I WRITE THIS, IT’S A SUNDAY MORNING AND MY HUSBAND AND

AD DESIGNER

DAUGHTER ARE AT THE GROCERY STORE, PICKING UP INGREDIENTS TO

Rachel Chrisman

USE TO MAKE LUNCHES AND DINNERS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS (AND

L AYO UT DESIGNER

MILK—HOW IS IT THAT WE ALWAYS RUN OUT SO QUICKLY!?).

Food is an interesting topic. It’s something we literally need to sustain our lives. But, it’s also a type of social sustenance. How many get-togethers and events revolve around food? We meet up with our friends for drinks and dinners, there are business lunches, festivals devoted to food, and so much more—you get the picture.

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Sue Baldani, Andrew Robertson, Alison Stanton, Michelle Talsma Everson, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lindsay Borg, Picture Lady Photography LLC

As we enter the season of all things pumpkin spice (my daughter actually just called me from the store to announce she was getting her first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season from Starbucks), it’s fitting that this month we present our Food Issue.

Read the issue to not only learn about Downtown Ocotillo, but the fabulous food destinations located there; meet food influencer Melissa Anaya of Eat Drink AZ; and explore types of coffee from around the world.

And, just in time for Halloween, we also talk about some of the haunted locales around Jerome, Arizona.

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Plus, for those of you getting ready to redecorate your home, we showcase Steiner’s

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In regard to food, we’re so lucky here in the Valley to have so many talented chefs.

While I have ingredients now to cook for the next few days, you can bet that after that I’ll be out supporting our food community. See you there!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Cups of Coffee Around the World All About Coffee

22 Urban Suburbia Eateries Boasting Impressive Wine Lists, Quality Cuisine, and Local Ownership Anchor Downtown Ocotillo’s Live-Work-Play Groove

28 It’s In The Details Steiner’s Amish Furniture Helps Locals to Personalize Their Homes With Handmade, One-of-a-Kind Furniture

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34 Meet…

Melissa Anaya Speaking With the Food Influencer

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Food & Wine

34 Local Limelight 38 Travel Destination 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Hops & Vine

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The Amy Jones Real Estate Group and House of Refuge The House of Refuge and volunteers from The Amy Jones Real Estate Group create an inviting and well-organized boutique space for residents to have an enjoyable shopping experience. Moving the Shop Closet and all of its items to a new space in the Donation Center where it’s well-lit, offers more space, and is better organized makes the place more inviting and fun for the residents.

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1. Thursday - paint the shelves. | 2. Friday - decorations up! | 3. Thursday’s work almost done! | 4. Thursday - paint and clean

Fit Society's 10-Year Anniversary Locally-owned and -operated Fit Society recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary serving Chandler as a community-centered, results-driven gym. They got together as a family for a party and BBQ at Folley pool, paying special recognition to their amazing team of coaches, members, and clients for their support and loyalty over the last decade.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. Local food influencer Melissa Anaya of EatDrinkAz (EatDrinkAZ.com; @eatdrinkaz on social media platforms) shares her favorite places for comfort foods, as well as drinks. And, we share local fall activities.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES

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+ The coffee at Peixoto Coffee is some of the best in Arizona—the owner grew up in Brazil on a coffee farm and goes back every year to perfect her method.

11 W. Boston St., Chandler, Arizona 85225 + The Sleepy Whale offers an incredible selection of beers in a chill atmosphere. If you are a craft beer lover, this is a place to visit.

290 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, Arizona 85225 + At d'Vine Gourmet, find not only amazing wines from around the world and a big selection of Arizona wines and craft beer, but amazing snacks and goodies galore.

4955 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248 + Not only is the pizza out-of-this-world at Craft 64, but the craft beer selection and the wines are top-notch. They even brew their very own beer.

68 W. Buffalo St. Chandler, Arizona 85225 + Get in the boba tea game at Rewind Treats. Try the milk tea with black boba and a salted cream foam.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS

Courtesy Mingle +Graze

+ The owners at Bongiorno Bagels are from Brooklyn, N.Y., and know bagels! When you have a cutlet on the menu, you know it’s straight East Coast.

3107 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85295 + BKD's Backyard Joint offers some of the best twists on comfort food.

Anaya advises going for his prime rib on Sundays.

980 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, Arizona + If you love charcuterie, then look no further than Mingle + Graze. They marinate their own olives, do their own pickling, and handpick their cheeses.

48 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona 85225 + Jinya Ramen Bar is the perfect place for ramen—from the handmade noodles to the broths that are simmered for 20 hours.

130 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, Arizona 85225

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+ Located in a cottage that was built in 1939, The Hidden House is now an adorable restaurant serving classics with a twist.

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FALL ACTIVITIES

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+ The Annual Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, rides, and more.

4011 S. Power Road, Mesa, Arizona 85212 + At Black Rock Coffee, pick up a Pumpkin Cold Foam Brew—available only through Oct. 31.

4050 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, Arizona 85248 + Celebrate A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico, from Oct. 1-Nov. 29. Experience the world-class event at Chandler Museum.

300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, Arizona 85226 + Pick pumpkins and experience the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms from Oct. 1-31.

24610 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 + Dive in at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center and dunk for pumpkins at

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“LEARNING THESE NUANCES AND DIFFERENT COUNTRY’S COFFEE HABITS CAN OPEN A TRAVELERS’ EYES TO NEW CULTURES.”

IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO TRAVEL ABROAD, EXPERIENC-

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ING DIFFERENT CULTURAL TRADITIONS CAN BE ONE OF

word for coffee in French but ordering un café will produce an espresso.

THE MOST ENJOYABLE ASPECTS. Unique cuisines can have a

A café allonge will be similar to an American drip coffee, but is an espresso

profound impact on a traveler, like digging into another country’s

diluted with water.

beloved dish or discovering unique and local ingredients and drinks.

While the basics of coffee around the world are typically the

CHINA

same—coffee grounds and water—coffee cultures and drinks can

Moving east, China’s coffee-drinking habits are very new compared to

vary wildly from place to place. Learning these nuances and different

European and South American countries. Historically, tea was the main

country’s coffee habits can open a travelers’ eyes to new cultures.

beverage, and it was consumed multiple times a day in China. In 1999,

Many Americans may be surprised to learn that most other

Starbucks opened its first location in Beijing. Since then, coffee has grown

countries have very different coffee traditions than we do. These

there in popularity. Because Starbucks helped introduce coffee to the

include how frequent coffee or coffee drinks are consumed, and

Chinese, its menu creators drive the popular drinks—which are quite dif-

how they are brewed and served.

ferent from those you would find at a Starbucks menu in the United States.

ITALY

VIETNAM

European café culture centers around espresso and espres-

Unlike China and other Asian countries, coffee is a mainstay in the diet

so-based milk drinks. In Italy and France, espresso is king.

in Vietnam. Vietnam is one of the world’s largest producers of coffee, and

Italians mix milk into espresso with breakfast, enjoying a cap-

Vietnamese coffee is well known for its strong flavor. Coffee is typically

puccino (equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foamed milk)

slow roasted and then slowly steeped and brewed, producing an intense

or a café latte (espresso with more steamed milk and less foam).

brew. There are two popular ways to have coffee in Vietnam. One, Ca Phe

Italians take coffee breaks throughout the day; however, after

Nau, is coffee with condensed milk. The other is Ca Phe Den, or black

breakfast they typically do not mix in any milk and order just an

coffee. The use of condensed or sweetened condensed milk dates back

espresso. These short, strong shots are often enjoyed standing

to when fresh milk was not readily available in Vietnam.

at the coffee bar. If you’re looking for something similar to the drip coffee you brew at home, an Americano is what you want to order. This is espresso with added hot water and is most like American drip coffee.

BRAZIL Swinging south to Brazil—the world’s largest coffee-producing country—coffee is essential to daily life since it plays such a huge role in the economy of the country. The most popular way to drink coffee in Brazil is

FRANCE

simple—black with heaping mounds of sugar. This is a cafezinho. When milk

In France, cafés line the large boulevards and small neighbor-

is added, the café-com-leite, the ratio of milk to coffee is unbalanced. This

hood streets. Like the Italians, the French only drink coffee with

drink often has much more milk than coffee. Espresso-based drinks are not

milk at breakfast, and this is usually done at home. The café au

as common here. While every country and culture has its own signature

lait is served in a small bowl instead of a mug to allow for dipping

drinks and ways of serving coffee, there is one common theme—we’re all

in pastry or bread. When visiting a café, typically menus are not

looking for the best cup of coffee. We just get there in different ways.

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ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

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EATERIES BOASTING IMPRESSIVE WINE LISTS, QUALITY CUISINE, AND LOCAL OWNERSHIP ANCHOR DOWNTOWN OCOTILLO’S LIVE-WORK-PLAY GROOVE

TWENTY YEARS AGO, THE LIVE-WORK-PLAY RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT WAS ALIVE AND WELL IN MANY PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Arizona wasn’t one of them.

So, when Valley native Spike Lawrence looks out onto Downtown Ocotillo’s collection of restaurants, shops, and business offices from his condominium today, the mega developer responsible for the multiuse haven sees that times have changed.

Lawrence, the founder of Spike Lawrence Ventures—his mixeduse development firm headquartered in Downtown Ocotillo—strolls to work, home, lunch, dinner, and the occasional happy hour drink or nightcap. He goes days without starting his car.

And in a metro area not known for this kind of lifestyle, it’s a rarity he appreciates.

“I love the live-work-play environment. It’s something I always wanted to do… have the feel of urban living in the suburbs,” Lawrence says.

Born and raised in Tempe, Lawrence saw an inkling of it in the Mill Avenue area during and after his years at Arizona State University. He moved to Chandler, and envisioned that after acquiring land and developing shopping centers and homes since the late-1990s that would become Ocotillo.

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The number of successful global companies like Intel and Wells Fargo provided the quality employment base that pairs well with Ocotillo’s desirable housing. Lawrence realized his idea’s time had come and developed master planned communities throughout Ocotillo. He completed Downtown in 2008.

“To create that environment in a high-density suburban area where you could walk to restaurants and go to the dentist or hair salon, it was unique for its time,” Lawrence says.

Downtown features service-based business, like a dental office, salon, medspa, wine storage that hosts tastings for its members, and Montessori school, all within its tree-lined boulevards and water features amid a Santa Barbaraesque charm. There are also a half-dozen restaurants, with more to come.

Lawrence’s personal preferences come into play when selecting Downtown restaurants. He likes a good wine list and exceptional food. But being locally owned is a must.

“There’s no fast food. No chains. That’s what I believe the neighborhood wants,” Lawrence says.

That’s not a hunch. Lawrence seeks out and incorporates community feedback on every development since his first acquisition in 1998.

He is doing the same with New Square Chandler, his latest multi-use development collaboration with HCW in Downtown Chandler.

Lawrence praises the community’s support of local businesses during the pandemic, and a pro-business city government that also played a role in saving them.

In the meantime, he savors the feedback from those who live in Ocotillo and those who don’t and are amazed by the concept he’s brought to life.

“To have that kind of urban living in suburbia, people think it’s great,” Lawrence says.

Lawrence hints about a new concept that will join Downtown’s restaurant family in November that will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, feature a private dining room, and “a retail wine shop with better pricing than Costco.”

We’ll have to wait for that one. But these food and beverage spots are ready to serve now in Downtown Ocotillo (DTOcotillo.com).

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It’s In The Details

ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

STEINER’S AMISH FURNITURE HELPS LOCALS TO PERSONALIZE THEIR HOMES WITH HANDMADE, ONE-OF-A-KIND FURNITURE

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THEIR DREAM CAREERS IN THE FURNITURE

in Sun City—with a 15,000-square-foot showroom—has

INDUSTRY—BUT WERE AT A STANDSTILL ON HOW

become the Valley’s largest fully Amish furniture store.

TO BEGIN. Luckily, they had family in the Valley who

In March 2020, the family-owned business opened a

noted that there were no known places to buy quality

second showroom in Chandler—unfortunately right as the

handmade, hardwood furniture in the area. The Steiners

pandemic made the world pause.

packed up their young family, moved to the Valley, and opened Steiner’s Amish Furniture in Sun City.

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“Because of the timing of the Chandler showroom opening, we never had an official grand opening, so

many people in the community may not even know we have a location in Chandler,” explains Brent. “This month, in addition to a newly revamped website, we will be holding a Belated Grand Opening Celebration at both locations to celebrate our Chandler

out of style, and makes any house feel like home no matter what the

store addition.”

current fashion is. Amish furniture has a traditional style, meaning

During the Grand Opening celebrations (details available at SAFAZ.net), customers who purchase furniture will be able to spin the “Wheel of Discounts,” where whatever discount they land on can count toward their purchase. Community members are invited to both the Sun City and Chandler locations to take a look around and experience the difference of Amish furniture.

“In general, Amish furniture is about functionality, simplicity, durability, and natural beauty. Because Amish furniture is made of natural, neutral-toned woods, these pieces look great in any home and with any décor,” Stephanie explains. “Amish furniture never goes

the furniture is uncomplicated, easy on the eyes, cozy, functional, and timeless.”

Stephanie adds that both of the Sun City and Chandler locations are design centers.

“Essentially, all of the furniture on the website can be customized to fit the wood, color, style, and size that is needed,” she adds. “When [guests] visit the showroom, they can see the woods with the stains and select exactly what they want.”

The couple shares that they and their staff provide a no-pressure sales environment at each location.

Brent and Stephanie Steiner. Photo by Picture Lady Photography LLC

CONTINUED >

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IT’S IN THE DETAILS (CONTINUED)

“In general, Amish furniture is about functionality, simplicity, durability, and natural beauty.”

“From start to finish, we strive to provide world-class service

When asked about the secret to their success, Stephanie empha-

and meet your needs,” Brent says. “We do not outsource our

sizes that it’s about, “Not being afraid to change, but always remain-

delivery from our barn to your door. Meaning, we personally finish

ing true to who we were and wanted to be.

the pieces at our refinishing shop in Ohio, pick up the furniture in

“The most important thing was putting faith and family first. Our

Ohio, deliver it to our store, and our team personally delivers it to

customer service is our top priority, and we pride ourselves on giving

your home. And we don't charge for local delivery—which is huge.

every customer individualized attention and making sure they know

No one else does that.”

that the quality of service is above and beyond their expectations.”

While the majority of their pieces are customizable, they do have items that are available as-is or for quick shipping, too.

In addition to serving customers, Steiner’s Amish Furniture takes pride in giving back to the local community. They do this by support-

With their Sun City location entering its second decade, and a

ing Goldensun, a faith-based community for adults with disabilities.

new location in Chandler just opening, the husband-and-wife team

They also partner with United Food Bank during summer and holi-

are proud of the foundation they have made and the future ahead.

day meal drives.

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“I always had a passion for food,” she says. “Going out to eat was what my family did when I was a kid.”

Later, while working in the service industry, she was able to experience both sides of the food industry.

In 2016, Anaya founded Eat Drink AZ and began filming short videos and

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TRAVEL DESTINATION THE COPPER MINING TOWN IS HOME TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SAID TO HOUSE GHOSTS

ARTICLE ALISON STANTON

E X PE R I E NC E T H R I L L S A N D C H I LL S I N J E R O M E YOU HAVE READ YOUR SHARE OF GHOST STORIES, WATCHED PLENTY OF CREEPY SHOWS ON TV, AND LOVE THE SENSATION OF CHILLS RUNNING UP AND DOWN YOUR SPINE. This month would be the ideal time to possibly experience some spectral activity in person with a trip to Jerome.

Located about two hours from Chandler, the copper mining town is chock full of history and lore as well as historic buildings—some of which are said to house ghosts who don’t seem to want to leave.

For example, the following four places are said

Photo by Ken Lund/Flickr

to be among the town’s most haunted locations.

JEROME GRAND HOTEL SPOOK HALL

This hotel, located at 200 Hill St., was once the United

The town’s community center at 260 Hull Ave.,

Verde Hospital, which opened in 1927. The ghosts who are

which is officially called Lawrence Memorial Hall,

known to roam the premises seem to be a mix of patients

is referred to as Spook Hall due to its mysteriously

who passed away in the hospital along with people who

ghostly occurrences. Prior to its construction, a

lost their lives in the hotel. Guests have claimed to smell

number of shacks stood at the location; they were

everything from flowers to cigar smoke in the five-story

used by ladies of the night to entertain their guests.

hotel, which is known as one of the most haunted build-

One of the prostitutes who lived there was stabbed

ings in Arizona.

to death by a miner—and rumor has it this sad soul can still be seen in front of the building.

CONNOR HOTEL

MILE HIGH INN AND GRILL

Connor. The hotel has been renovated to include both

This hotel at 160 Main St. was built in 1898 by David

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Madam Jennie Banters owned a popular bor-

historic and modern touches, and also comes with its own

dello in the building at 309 Main St. which was

ghost stories. For instance, in Room 1, the hotel’s electrician

built in 1899. She was also killed by a client in the

was the first guest to stay in the hotel; he reported hearing

area and seems to have since taken up residence

women laughing and whispering as well as feeling a sense

in the building, which is now an inn. People have

of cold. In Room 2, objects may move around on their own,

claimed to see Banters as well as other ghosts and

and in Room 4, guests have said they hear an elderly man

even a spectral cat.

coughing and a dog growling.

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-30

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

9-NOV 13

ARIZONA STATE FAIR

GREENHOUSE GARDENS FARMER’S MARKET

A PECULIAR NATURE: ARTWORK

BY CHRISTY PUETZ AND REBECCA BLUME ROTHMAN

Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road

13103 E. Chandler Heights Road

The Arizona State Fair is back. Head

Greenhouse Gardens is a 4-acre

to the Arizona State Fairgrounds to

urban market garden featuring sea-

Floating between familiar animals

enjoy rides, games, competitions, live

sonal vegetables, herbs, and fruit.

and unknown species, the crea-

entertainment, food, and more at this

The products are sold at their on-site

tures depicted in Christy Puetz and

beloved tradition. AZStateFair.com

farmer’s

Saturday

Rebecca Blume Rothman’s work

from 9 a.m.-noon. The market fea-

capture the viewer’s imagination. In

2

tures an ever-changing array of

this colorful, provocative exhibition,

fresh root vegetables, leafy greens,

these artists skillfully twist nature

22ND ANNUAL MARIACHI & FOLKLORICO FESTIVAL

squash,

into

produce. All are naturally grown

out the peculiarities and similarities

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between humans and animals. An

Chandler Center for the Arts

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opening reception will be held Oct. 9

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HISTORY BITES: PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY SERIES, PART 1: GLASS PLATE NEGATIVES

LP & THE VINYL

Chandler Museum

Patton and Danny Green, create

Mexicana, AZ; and ranchera and

What are glass plate negatives? They

beautifully re-imagined jazz rendi-

mariachi soloist Sandra Guevara,

started a photography revolution

tions of favorite hits by artists includ-

along with a dazzling array of folk-

when they debuted in the 1870s.

ing Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and

lorico dancers from Ballet Folklorico

Learn how this technology works and

David Bowie, fresh and funky explora-

Quetzalli-AZ. ChandlerCenter.org

why the images it creates are prized.

tions of jazz standards, and their own

Collections Coordinator Nate Meyers

original songs. ChandlerCenter.org

market

peppers,

every

and

speciality

Vision Gallery

unusual

situations,

drawing

with a Chandler tradition—experience the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance at this event, presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez. The annual event features the music of Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson; Herencia

2-NOV 13

will feature glass plate negatives from

ABSTRACTING IDENTITY: ARTWORK BY MIGUEL ANGEL GODOY

collectors preserve this fragile legacy

the Chandler Museum artifact collection and reveal how curators and during this free, 30-minute lunchtime program. ChandlerMuseum.org

his lifelong love of hip hop culture to create artworks that remix the familiar alphabet to find a deeper meaning in our words. In Abstracting

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LP & The Vinyl, featuring Leonard

23 FOR OUR CITY DAY CHANDLER Various locations

This annual event that brings volun-

The Gallery at CCA

Miguel Angel Godoy draws on

Chandler Center for the Arts

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teers and residents together to build

CLINT BLACK

teers have painted homes, weeded

community and instill neighborhood pride. For the past 10 years, volun-

Chandler Center for the Arts

yards, and cleaned up neighbor-

Identity, Godoy creates his own

To mark 30 years of Killin’ Time, coun-

hoods on a Saturday in October

visual language to communicate the

try music icon Clint Black is ready to

(National Make a Difference Day).

complexities of being human and

celebrate with the people behind his

To participate or to donate, visit

finding a space where we belong. An

rise to superstardom—his fans. Catch

ForOurCityChandler.org.

opening reception will be held Oct. 6

him for one night only at this power-

from 6-8 p.m. ChandlerCenter.org/

ful performance at Chandler Center

gallery-cca

for the Arts. ChandlerCenter.org

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2019

Dr. Michelle Jeffries

AMY GRANT

Chandler Center for the Arts

Amy Grant has a reputation for creating potent songs with strong themes of faith, and deeply personal storytelling. The six-time Grammy Award-winner and recipient of 26 Dove Awards, Grant has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide during the more than three decades she has been performing as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker. ChandlerCenter.org

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PUMPKIN DUNK

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Halloween best for on-desk costume contests. Registration is required for this event. ChandlerAZ.gov

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HOPS & VINE ARTICLE ALISON STANTON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

8th Annual Save Second Base Pub Crawl Taking Place Oct. 22-23

THE PUB CRAWL IN DOWNTOWN CHANDLER WILL RAISE MONEY FOR A LOCAL WOMAN WHO IS FIGHTING BREAST CANCER

IN LATE OCTOBER, PEOPLE WILL GATHER

T-shirt, and a swag bag of goodies. So far, Craft

IN DOWNTOWN CHANDLER TO “PARTY

64, SanTan Brewing Company, Murphy’s Law

FOR A CAUSE.”

Irish Pub, BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant,

The 8th Annual Second Base Pub Crawl will take place Fri., Oct. 22 through Sat., Oct. 23.

Wall says the pub crawl is a “win/win” type

from the event will raise money for a local

of event, because it is supporting a great cause

woman who is fighting breast cancer.

in a fun way.

I personally didn’t realize that until we started

“The event means a lot to the recipient, as you can imagine,” Wall says.

doing this event and were looking for recipients,”

“When we have the opportunity to meet

Wall says, adding that he and his team have been

them and hear their stories there isn’t a dry

busy for months planning the pub crawl. “Hearing

eye in the room. It really tugs at your heart-

their stories; meeting their families; and seeing

strings. Even with insurance, the financial

what they go through mentally, personally, and

burden that cancer causes is tremendous. We

financially was a big eye-opener for me.”

are grateful to be able to help out and wish

Each ticket will get participants one drink at each of the stops on the tour, a State48 event

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Local Chandler have committed to the event.

Event Organizer Darwin Wall says proceeds

“Breast cancer affects so many people, and

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we could do more.” For more information, visit SaveSecondBasePubCrawl.com.

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