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LIFESTYLE LETTER

The Lure of Chandler When I interview people for stories, if they aren’t Arizona natives, I often ask what drew them to move here. Invariably, the answer is almost always the same—the weather.

To be honest, that’s also what drew me here at first, more than 20 years ago. I had grown up in New York, gone to college in Upstate New York (near Canada), and spent a semester living in London. What I’m trying to say is that I’d seen my fair share of gray skies, rain, and snow. Blue skies and sun seemed like a dream.

Of course, like most, I stayed for more than the sunshine.

There is so much here to experience, from hiking to golf to museums to dining, and more. We’ve also got stunning resorts and events that people travel from around the globe to attend.

Some days I still can’t believe that I live here.

Of course, when you live somewhere, you often forget to take advantage of everything the area has to offer (ahem, such as when I first visited the Statue of Liberty in person only after I was an Arizona resident and went back to New York to visit friends and family with my kids!).

In this issue—our Local Love issue—we hope to remind you of some of the amazing people, places, and events in our city.

Catch up with local Dierks Bentley, who is in town to perform at the Coors Light Birds Nest at the WM Phoenix Open; meet up-and-coming father-and-son country duo, Dawson; explore local places where you can find sweets (perfect for your sweetie for Valentine's Day!); read about the new online Quiches & Pies restaurant; and more.

So read on, enjoy, and I hope to see you out and about—where we don’t have to worry about the weather, since it’s almost always sunny and perfect!

Aren’t we lucky we live here?

Yours,

MICHELLE GLICKSMAN, EDITOR @CHANDLERCITYLIFESTYLE

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Giving Back LOCAL SERVICES

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Hometown Country Music Star Dierks Bentley

Quiches & Pies

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Music Men

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HOMETOWN COUNTRY MUSIC STAR DIERKS BENTLEY MAKES HIS RETURN TO THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY OF THE WM PHOENIX OPEN

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Nearly 30 years ago, Dierks Bentley and his dad loaded up their family truck so the country-loving musician could try his luck in Nashville. Fastforward to now, and the fan favorite is rocking the charts.

This year, the superstar returns to WM Phoenix Open—affectionately

wars. Our family spent summers at Lake Powell, and for a job, I painted citrus tree trunks.

WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH COUNTRY?

I recall driving around with my daddy, always listening to country music,

“ARIZONA IS A HUB FOR COUNTRY MUSIC.” nicknamed The People’s Open—to grace the stage at the Coors Light Birds Nest on Thurs., Feb. 8. And because Bentley considers the Valley home at heart, he took the time to chat with us, reflecting on growing up in Arizona and being an honorary Thunderbird.

WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO HEADLINE AT THE COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST?

It’s one of the biggest parties of the year; a unique venue and lively audience.

DID YOU ATTEND THE OPEN AS A KID?

My dad was a Thunderbird and worked The Open, so it was awesome when I became an Honorary Thunderbird.

WHAT ARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES BEING RAISED IN THE VALLEY?

[My memories] include causing havoc at Fashion Square, skateboarding around the mall. We also hopped in people’s yards, taking beer from their refrigerators, and partook in legendary desert parties doing bottle rocket

and went to every concert possible.

However, my first concert was Bon Jovi with Skid Row at Compton Terrace.

Later, I became friends with Bon Jovi and told him I never watched the show because there was a girl next to me wearing a black leather dress—I spent the whole time staring at her. In response, Bon Jovi replied, “That’s the sign of a good concert.”

WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO NASHVILLE?

When I was 19, my dad and I drove cross-country to Nashville in my ’94 Chevy Truck. I have a hard time of letting go and still have that truck.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE LIVING YOUR DREAM?

I used to separate my career with my personal life, and at some point, you realize it’s one full life ... the ultimate dream.

WHILE YOU LIVE IN NASHVILLE, DO YOU STILL CONSIDER PHOENIX HOME?

Absolutely. I love popping into Whiskey Row, The Henry, and hiking Camelback.

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART-TURNEDWIFE, CASSIDY.

Cass and I met at Ingleside Middle School; I had a crush on her. We dated on and off, and in 2005 I was opening for George Straight, she walked on our bus, and I knew that was it.

IF CASS COULD DESCRIBE YOU IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD SHE WOULD SAY? Loyal, a natural dad, and that I'm funny.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING A DAD?

I love the big moments, but also the daily grind like school drop-offs.

ANY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? Savoring and celebrating the good times.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

I hike; being in nature is recharging. I’m also a pilot and love flying.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS TO PERFORM?

“I Hold On” because it talks about my truck and is a love song about my wife. My favorite song I ever recorded was “Son of the Sun.” It’s a personal ode to sometimes needing to lose myself so I don’t lose my mind.

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“I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE GIFT OF MY BAND.” ANY PRE-PERFORMANCE RITUALS?

I have a drink 30 minutes before I go on—usually a spicy margarita. I’ll have some whiskey waiting for me onstage, as well. Before showtime, my band and I go around the horn and say something we’re grateful for.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR RECENT ENDEAVORS WITH PHOENIX’S THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR AND WITHCO.

I’m an investor and fan of The Global Ambassador, spearheaded by my buddies Sam Fox and Brian Frakes. The hotel is across the street from where my dad once worked!

I’m also involved with WithCo, the ultimate mocktail. It also tastes great with a little Casamigos.

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“Chef Fabrice is classically trained, and uses only the freshest ingredients for his pastries, including cage-free eggs and European butter and cream.”

When Fabrice and Máiréad Buschtetz opened Cuisine & Wine Bistro in 2015, the couple quickly noticed that customers couldn’t get enough of Chef Fabrice’s signature quiches.

In order to make it easier than ever for people to order and enjoy the savory egg-based dishes, along with their popular assortment of fruit pies, the couple was inspired to open their own specialty online bakery brand, Quiches & Pies.

As Máiréad notes, Quiches & Pies offers their handcrafted quiches and pies, which carefully respect the French tradition.

Chef Fabrice is classically trained, she notes, and uses only the freshest ingredients for his pastries, including cage-free eggs and European butter and cream.

“Our quiches and pies are available wholesale to local businesses or may be purchased directly by our customers,” she says, adding that they currently offer nine types of quiches, one savory pie, 18 varieties of sweet pies, and two different Wellingtons.

For example, customers can choose from the classic Quiche Lorraine, as well as one made with bacon and caramelized onions; goat cheese and roasted tomatoes; or salmon, feta, and spinach.

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Sweet pie choices include rhubarb crumble, Belgian chocolate, lemon meringue, and French silk pie in a choice of three flavors—chocolate, coffee, or caramel.

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Some fathers and sons connect over sports, video games, or movies.

But for Gary Dawson and his son Colton, 17, that link occurs on stage in front of hundreds—sometimes thousands—of strangers every week.

Dawson, the father-son country music duo, has played more than 170 gigs before numerous crowds at venues spanning bars, restaurants, and private parties. Their first performance was at the Arizona Country Club nearly two years ago, where they played for three hours.

“There’s no better joy in the world than playing with your own son,” says Gary, who grew up in Memphis and hails from a musical family.

Both play guitar and switch off on lead vocal duties.

They perform a mix of classic and new country covers of artists Morgan Wallen, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Cody Johnson, and others. They also play their own original tunes, with Colton drawing influence from ’90s country.

“I’m writing catchy country music songs that age well in country music and come up with a hook,” says Colton, a junior at Perry High School. “Those songs are timeless.”

Since forming Dawson in early 2022, Colton has played before crowds ranging from the dozens to the thousands.

He’s taken the stage at festivals across the country and won a songwriting contest that took him to Luckenbach, Texas on Nov. 11, 2023 to perform at KingFest. The festival’s organizer, country singer Randall King, is one of Colton’s influences and was so impressed that he called Colton on stage to perform with him.

Yet, holding lead singer duties is a role the budding country star only fairly recently took on and only until recently did his best to avoid, despite his father’s best efforts to persuade him.

Gary’s country music pedigree includes his professional country music singer uncle, who toured with high-profile artists and played high-profile venues in the 1970s. Gary always loved classic country and had been singing and playing guitar since he was young and has played and filled in with Valley bands for three decades.

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“He had this real fear of singing. Now he feels zero fear.

He goes on stage and kills it.” sing at a family gathering, nothing came out of Colton’s mouth when he tried.

Obviously, that is no longer an issue.

“He had this real fear of singing. Now he feels zero fear. He goes on stage and kills it,” Gary says.

But that doesn’t mean there’s zero trepidation.

“When you’re up there, you’ve got to remind yourself that you’ve done this before,” Colton says.

Colton got his musical introduction with the electric guitar and playing the blues at the age of 10, with Stevie Ray Vaughan as his inspiration. Slowly, he embraced country music.

Colton’s first job was busking in Old Town Scottsdale with his older brother Dash.

Colton was 14 when he and Dash would pick a corner and play as passers-by dropped in tips of gratitude. Gary dropped them off, stood across the street, and waited until they were ready to head home. Sometimes, he’d join in. Colton and Dash regularly raked in $75-$80 for a couple of hours—not bad for a teenage side job.

This, Colton says, was when he became more comfortable with singing before an audience.

“That’s when we realized we were on to something,” Colton says.

Gary had been playing with another musician, but the pandemic put performances on hold. When he was ready to return to the stage, he turned to the musician in his own home.

“I asked if he wanted to do gigs,” Gary recalls. “Colton is very gifted vocally and a great songwriter and guitarist. It was an easy thing for me to transition to playing with him.”

Today, the Dawsons balance their daytime commitments to work and school with their evening and weekend shows.

Colton maintains his A average, knowing they can cut back on their current schedule of 17-19 shows a month if he wishes.

Gary started singing in the third grade.

But playing with his son has given the veteran a new experience as he watches crowds respond, stand up, and sing along with his son leading the way.

“It always has meaning to me but never had the depth of meaning it has now,” Gary says. “It’s such a blessing and such a gift to be able to do that with him.”

After graduating, Colton eyes a future in Nashville or Texas, where he can take his music to the next level. Still, it’s not often that one gets to experience the start of their career dream come true while in high school, and with a loved one.

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Finding a life partner just might be easier than finding someone you can travel with.

Pace, patience and priorities all matter when organizing itineraries, straddling time zones and navigating new places. Do you like languid mornings with room service, wide sandy beaches and white-glove service? Or, do you prefer watching the sunrise in hiking boots, launching into eye-opening excursions and digging to find that hidden gem of a restaurant that serves local food to locals?

When the stars align, both partners have an affinity for generally the same kind of vacation, or are willing to compromise. Enjoying travel with your mate is the icing on the (wedding) cake.

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Later, meander down the shady paths of the resort to the Te Mahana Spa. With breathtaking lagoon and Pacific Ocean views from twin infinity pools, the treatment begins with local juices and fruit, a foot massage, and then continues with rebalancing rituals starring indigenous ingredients like skin-smoothing, Tahitian black pearl powder and detoxifying algae sourced from the ocean. A full body scrub, massage, and hour-long soak in a coconut bath will leave you thankful and grounded. You can connect with the underwater world by snorkeling with a resident marine biologist and leave a legacy by grafting coral to repopulate the sun bleached lagoon. Dinners at the Four Seasons Bora Bora offer the ultimate date night experience, and a private moonlit swim is the perfect nightcap.

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Michael Pollack of Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments is the title sponsor for this year’s event. Pollack has been a longtime supporter of Assistance League of East Valley, Brown says, providing much-needed funding and other support.

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Reservations for the event are available online at the organization’s website, by mail, or in person at their Thrift Shop, 2326 N. Alma School Road.

As Brown notes, Assistance League of East Valley has a long history of helping transform the lives and children and adults through its community programs.

The all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization also provides 13 college scholarships and over 5,000 clothing and hygiene kits for victims of assault or crisis.

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On Sat., March 2, guests can attend an enjoyable event while also helping to support a local nonprofit.

Assistance League of East Valley will host Spring-Tacular Day, featuring “Fashions, Friends and Fun’draising” at the Marriott Phoenix Chandler, 1600 S. Price Road.

As Judy Brown, resource development vice president, notes, the event will help provide new school clothing and uniforms for more than 6,000 needy schoolchildren this year.

The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for shopping at boutique vendors, followed by a silent auction and raffle, and then a luncheon at noon.

A high-energy fashion show, complete with music and lights, will start at 1 p.m., Brown notes, adding that a number of well-known locals will model the clothing from Kiss Me Kate Boutique and Caddie Shack Golf.

“Frank Narducci, superintendent of Chandler Unified School District; Angel Encinas and Christine Ellis from the Chandler City Council; and Denise McCreery, a local business owner, will be models, along with others from the East Valley.”

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