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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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Spring is Here I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT SPRING IS MY FAVORITE SEASON AND

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I LOOK FORWARD TO IT ALL YEAR! It's when our beautiful community is in

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absolutely perfect!

We celebrate our glorious planet in April with Earth Day. What a wonderful month to embrace our world and spend some time outside. This is the perfect time to go out and explore—hike one of our beautiful mountain trails, or go for a bike ride down the Scottsdale Greenbelt, take a long walk with your fur babies or sit out on your patio and enjoy the sunset.

In these difficult times, there are still many ways to enjoy our surroundings and relish in the outdoors.

While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our beautiful world gives us

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The April issue of Paradise Valley Lifestyle is our “Green” issue, and is filled with

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community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit.

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Thank you for all you do to keep Paradise Valley clean and healthy. We wouldn’t

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 20 All the Buzz Honey is Just One of the Sweet Rewards for a Backyard Beekeeper

26 Setting the Stage Kristin Chenoweth on Performing, Her Favorite Role, Giving Back, and Attending Celebrity Fight Night

40 A Global Powerhouse Chrissy Sayare Helps Change an Industry

44 Sonoran Desertstyle Garden-toTable Dining Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen

26 40

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

20 Locally Owned 32 City Scene 36 Driver’s Notebook 40 Trend Setter 44 Food & Wine 49 Open House 50 Water & Woods

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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44th Annual Honor Ball More than 700 guests attended HonorHealth Foundation's Honor Ball 2020. Held at the Camelback Inn, the event, emceed by 3TV's Good Morning Arizona news anchor Scott Pasmore, featured a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. The evening paid tribute to Jean and Curt Feuer, and more than $1.3 million was raised.

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1. Nate Prewitt, Melissa Blake | 2. Joanne & Mayor W. J. “Jim” Lane | 3. Eric Hirschberg, Sylvia Atencio | 4. Drs. Suniel & Priti Ram, Shaheen & Dr. John Neil | 5. Denise & Thomas McClain | 6. Drs. Nina and Maulik Shah

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16th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala This February gala at The Phoenician drew more than 700 guests, including celebrities and political leaders. It was emceed

by Melissa Peterman, and included a performance by REO Speedwagon. The event raised $3.74 million to support Childhelp’s lifesaving programs, which have served more than 10.5 million children since the organization’s founding in 1959. PHOTOS BY GUDENSCHWAGER PHOTOGRAPHY INC.

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1. Ivy & Joey Ciolli | 2. John O’Hurley, Lisa O’Hurley, Sara O’Meara, Yvonne Fedderson, Peta Murgatroyd, Maks Chmerkovskiy | 3. Kurt & Brenda Warner | 4. Joyce & Rep. David Schweikert | 5. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone, Yvonne Fedderson, Sara O’Meara, Veronica Penzone | 6. Mark Victor & Cheryl Hansen 10

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3rd Annual Oscar at the Oscars Viewing Party More than 70 guests gathered at this 2020 Academy Awards viewing party, which included food, festivities, awards and fun. Billie Jo Herberger hosted the event, and Oscar De las salas was the master of ceremonies. Set in the opulent, yet intimate, setting of the clubhouse at Scottsdale Waterfront Towers, it benefited Valley Youth Theatre. PHOTOS BY RSVP PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. Oscar De las salas, Bobb & Karol Cooper, Gary Jackson | 2. Billie Jo Herberger, Mayor Kate Gallego, Bobb Cooper | 3. Dennis Ranke, Deanna Bell | 4. Micheline Etkin, Oscar De las salas | 5. Patrick, Sydney & Amy Vance | 6. Billie Jo Herberger, Marshall Shore

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Galaxy Gala 2020 Galaxy Gala 2020, hosted by Arizona Science Center, raised $450,000 in support of Arizona Science Center’s Girls in STEM program.

More than 450 guests attended, enjoying a dinner, speakers, and the opportunity to explore exhibits offered by the museum, including the world-premiere of Victoria the T-Rex.

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1. Steve & Fanny Zylstra | 2. Chuck Theisen, Alex Theisen, Nils Homer, Victoria Theisen-Homer, Anita Theisen | 3. Mark & Diana Feldman | 4. Mayor Kate Gallego, Ella Goldfader | 5. Jeff & Kara May | 6. Paul Beyer, Christi Warner-Beyer, Marleen & Chuck Lowman April 2020 | Paradise Valley Lifestyle

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61st Annual Phoenix Heart Ball Kick-Off Valley women came together in February at Saks Fifth Avenue to support an important cause, the American Heart Association, by kicking off planning for the 61st Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, which will be held Nov. 21. This year’s chairman, Jennifer Moser, announced the theme—Remembering Hearts: Past, Present and Future—and introduced her executive committee. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FOUST

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1. Maja Langbein, Jennifer Moser, Suzanne Hilton, Amanda Garmany | 2. Sherri Quinn, Lisa Shapiro, Carolyn Ross | 3. Andrea Stewart-Pritchett, Jenn Karas, Ilaria Borden, Caroline Pricher, Kelly Farrell | 4. Caroline Conner, Brigitte Berry, McKenna Wesley, Abby Leadon | 5. Lynne Love, Priscilla Nicholas | 6. Allie Brenner, Charlene Berg-Blum

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27th Annual Beach Ball Along with a new beach "destination" to the French Riviera, Phoenix Children's Hospital's Beach Ball, held Feb. 22 and presented by the local companies of Berkshire Hathaway Energy - BHE U.S. Transmission, Long Realty, and BHE Renewables, was held at a new venue this year, the Arizona Biltmore. The evening included raffles, inspiring storytelling, and entertainment. More than $2 million was raised at the event.

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1. Whitney Heglie, Brooke Kopp | 2. Julie Duncan, Katie Stoll | 3. Kelly & Jeff Kadat | 4. Michael & Kelly Zuieback | 5. Molly & Mike Carson | 6. Jennifer & Joseph Molone 12

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AROUND TOWN There will be two restaurants by celebrity chef, author, philanthropist and TV personality Giada De Laurentiis—Luna by Giada and Pronto by Giada, at Caesars Republic Scottsdale. There will also be an elevated pool lounge and dining concept, Seven (SVN), on its seventh floor.

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HOTEL VALLEY HO INTRODUCES THE FRENCH 75 FACIAL Toast to an effervescent beauty with a new skin ritual that’s inspired by the classic French 75 cocktail. It features an assortment of farm-to-facial botanicals; citrus antioxidants; a lemon exfoliant; and a firming, fizzy face mask. Hydrate, protect and shine bright as your classic beauty emerges anew. Afterward, bask in the glory of turning heads as you enjoy a delightful French 75 cocktail at ZuZu. This 60-minute service includes a French 75 to sip and savor, and is available all year.

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PADDY O’ FURNITURE DEBUTS ECOFRIENDLY PATRIOT COLLECTION Paddy O’ Furniture, specializing in quality and stylish outdoor furniture, recently introduced its new Patriot Collection—and it features chairs made of recycled milk cartons.

This innovative and sustainable seating option is manufactured in the United States from milk cartons collected throughout the country, reducing the use of plastic in furniture production.

The Patriot Collection offers an eco-friendly approach to outdoor seating and is available in a loveseat, sofa or lounger made to fit any lifestyle.

Paddy O’s Bliss Cushions are incorporated to provide a durable and long-lasting design. The collection is available at all six Valley locations. PaddyO.com

NEW CAESARS REPUBLIC SCOTTSDALE HOTEL UNDER CONSTRUCTION Construction for the new Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel is officially underway.

Every day, at least nine people die and 1,000 are injured in distracted driving crashes. For the second year in a row, David Shapiro Law, PLLC, a

The 265-room hotel will be located at Scottsdale

plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, is calling on high

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school students across Arizona to take a stand

Boulevard and Highland Avenue, and is slated

against distracted driving.

to open in Fall 2021. It is the first Caesars in the nation designed exclusively as a non-gaming hotel.

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ARIZONA LAW FIRM OFFERS A SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ANTI-DISTRACTED DRIVERS CONTEST

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The scholarship kicks off this month—which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month—and

encourages teens to leave their phone alone while driving in order to save lives.

The restaurant also now offers live music Thursday through Sunday nights, as well as a Seven

Owner and personal injury attorney, David Shapiro,

for Seven Happy Martini Dinner Hour Sunday

has seen firsthand how distracted driving accidents

through Thursday from 8 p.m. until close, with 20%

have drastically altered people’s lives. He partnered

off all dinner entrées, in addition to selection of

with the Motovate App to offer the Shapiro Safe

seven different martinis for $7 each. SaltySow.com

Driving Scholarship to high school students, who will have the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.

David Shapiro Law services clients across Arizona who have been injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle collisions, and mass transit accidents.

To learn more or enter, visit ShapiroScholarship.com.

Contestants must be 16 to 21 years old who will attend a college, university or trade school immediately following high school graduation. The contest runs April 1 through Nov. 1, 2020.

SALTY SOW KITCHEN & BAR INTRODUCES A NEW WOOD FIRED MENU Salty Sow Kitchen & Bar recently introduced a new wood fired menu, featuring items created from its on-site smoker. The smoker prepares the meat during a 14-hour, slow cooking process.

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and design, while emphasizing uncompromising,

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NEW UNIQUE FASTCASUAL RESTAURANT MIXT NOW OPEN Far from the typical “fast-casual” concept,

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to Arizona’s increasingly health-conscious audience. There are 75 fresh salad ingredients, chefcrafted grab-n-go options, small-label wine and craft beer, kombucha on-tap, and even a “Salad Valet™,” a.k.a., the MIXT Salet™, who brings your salad directly to your car.

In addition to salads—a menu favorite is the Orchard, a blend of kale, "mixt" greens, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, fresh apples, sharp cheddar, avocado, toasted almonds and savory herbs, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette—the locale offers grain bowls, protein plates, and other healthy fare. MIXT.com

PRESS COFFEE LAUNCHES NEW ALLOCATION COFFEE Local coffee purveyor Press Coffee strives to be a leader in specialty coffee. It selects the best beans from around the world, roasts them by skilled artisans at the company’s roastery, and educates staff and customers about the characteristics that make specialty coffee unique. Now, Press is rolling out a new Allocation coffee line.

Specialty coffee is a term used to refer to coffee that has scored over 80 points on a 100-point scale by the Specialty Coffee Association of America.

Specialty coffees are different from commodity coffee. The beans all come from higher elevation regions. Soil, growing conditions and harvesting are all accounted for to evaluate the green bean.

The beans must have minimum defects and when roasted, produce clean and consistent coffee.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

FOR 82 YEARS, FAMILY-RUN BERRIDGE NURSERIES FLOURISHES

BY BRINGING LIFE TO VALLEY HOMES

nursery

stories FOR EIGHT DECADES, BERRIDGE NURSERIES HAS HELPED PHOENICIANS BEAUTIFY THEIR HOMES WITH PREMIUM PLANTS, TREES, AND THE WIDEST SELECTION OF ROSES IN THE VALLEY. But florae weren’t the only forms of life growing up at the Arcadia-area nursery.

Sisters Melinda Walton and Christine Fortman now run the nursery started by their grandfather James Berridge Jr. in 1938. They spent much of their childhood in the nursery, having as much fun as kids in a, well, nursery.

“I remember running around and being pushed around on customer carts. I’m sure my mother didn’t approve of it,” Melinda says while laughing. “In high school, we worked the cash register.”

Their grandfather launched Berridge when he was 20, at the onset of an emerging horticulture industry and awareness of landscaping’s role in housing values in a

residential segment that was picking up steam. At the time, competition in the landscape space was practically non-existent.

“It all kind of went hand-in-hand,” Melinda says.

James’ daughter Meredith Walton, Melinda and Christine’s mother, was also young when she started at Berridge, propagating seeds. The passion for plants is strong as a pedigree, propelling this family business into rare air with a third generation at the helm. Meredith continues to serve as the company’s president, and several employees have been there for at least 15 years, with one at 48 years.

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“Our grandfather set the tone early on for the family environment.

We continue to work to safeguard this business for our community and dedicated employees and their families, and to honor our history and grandfather and mother’s legacy,” Melinda says.

Melinda and Christine have seen the business through a recession, competition, and other factors beyond their control.

“It’s tremendous to have 82 years of not only good but poor economies, that prepare us for knowing that nothing is ever going to stay the same and to plan accordingly,” Melinda says.

Knowing the employees and consistent inventory keeps customers coming back is what distinguishes Berridge from competitors who lack personalized service and in-depth knowledge of what thrives and does not in the desert.

Customers also come to Berridge for inspiration. Pottery, statuary, fountains, indoor flowering plants, and a seasonal section filled with décor and gifts helps customers envision what could be.

“Often, other nurseries and big box stores look more like growing grounds, with rows and rows of plants. Our environment is really a garden setting. You can come here and become inspired as to what your home could look like,” Melinda says.

Customers hail from nearby, and as far as Sun City West and Queen Creek. Some came here as kids with their parents, and return as adults with their children.

“It gives you more of a small town feel… plants enhance your life and we feel we help them do that,” Melinda says. “You’re not just a business, you are supporting a community and their needs.”

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ALL THE BUZZ HONEY IS JUST ONE OF THE SWEET REWARDS FOR A BACKYARD BEEKEEPER

EVERY SUNDAY MORNING, MEARA PERRIN

Feral—also known as Africanized—bees living

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on Perrin’s 7 ½-acre property were the cause of

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the second. Upon discovering her hive and the

THOUSAND INHABITANTS THAT TAKE UP

food she left for it, the aggressive bees robbed the

RESIDENCE IN HER BACKYARD.

once-thriving hive, killing the adult bees and leaving

INSPECTION

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And for keeping them comfortable, fed and happy,

Like most keepers and non-keepers, she had no

beekeeper collected three pounds of the sweet stuff,

idea these feral bees were around. Bees fly about

and gifted bottles of it to friends and family.

a 2-mile radius, so if there are any feral colonies

“Harvesting the honey is one of my favorite days.

within that distance, they will rob a hive. The only

You get all sticky and you filter it through the strain-

solution would be an expert removal of those

ers, and it slowly drains through the spigot and into

aggressive bees.

the jars,” she says with all the excitement of a kid on Christmas morning.

She realized there was much to learn that couldn’t be gleaned from the internet alone.

But like her fellow backyard beekeepers, Perrin

“As new beekeepers, we think we can just jump

understands and embraces her small, yet vital role

in. And then we learn things the hard way. They’re

in helping to give the dwindling bee population a

not just simple pets to keep,” she says.

boost. Data shows that one out of every three bites

That’s when she sought advice, and that’s when

of food that mankind consumes is possible only

she found Phoenix beekeeper and instructor Roy

because of bee pollination.

Arnold, owner of Roy’s Bees. With Arnold’s guid-

“Without bees, we could not survive,” Perrin says.

ance, Perrin has been able to sustain a hive for the

Today, she’s the proud mama of two thriving hives.

last three years—and added a second one with its

However, Perrin encountered her share of sweet

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the babies to starve.

Perrin gets paid in honey. Last harvest, the backyard

own queen.

sorrow right off the bat when she entered the bee-

A 25-year veteran beekeeper, Arnold has 150

keeping world four years ago. After purchasing her

hives on his property. He’s experienced every

first nuc box—a starter kit that comes with a queen

scenario new and seasoned backyard beekeep-

and bees—she ran into two common challenges that

ers face. When giving a hands-on beekeeping

rookie beekeepers in Arizona face.

introduction class, the first thing he pays atten-

Her first was caused by the bees absconding, or

tion to are the students’ faces. That tells him

leaving the hive, because it’s not ideal due to the

who should pursue the hobby and who should

temperature, placement, or the box itself.

steer clear.

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“When I open a hive, if someone is calm, it’s a good indication. If their eyes get really big, it may not be a good thing for you because bees can sense fear,” Arnold says.

Dave Owens, also known as The Garden Guy, recently installed two hives in the lush backyard of his Paradise Valley home that sits on 2 acres and backs up to Mummy Mountain. He took a class from Arnold and connected with Perrin in preparation to indulge his interest in backyard beekeeping.

“It’s going to be a bit of an adventure,” Owens says with a chuckle.

Owens knows the revitalization of bee colonies is crucial to survival, especially since there’s less wind pollination in the desert southwest than in other regions. It’s why he’s decided to join the fight.

“It’s our chance to add a little bit back into nature, and that’s our inspiration. It’s our way of giving back,” he says.

Since taking up beekeeping, Perrin, an independent marketing consultant in the luxury residential design space, has only become exponentially more passionate about the hobby that has become so much more as she takes active roles in helping to spark that passion in others, often teaming up with Arnold.

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How did Perrin get started? Her journey began due to a conversation about Kickstarters with her two sisters, some wine, and a persuasive video.

They stumbled onto a video for Kickstarter Flow Hive, a hive and tap system that allows beekeepers to extract honey from a hive without destroying it, or traumatizing or accidentally killing its bees. What caught their attention, however, was the male Australian beekeeper in the video.

“We thought it was a neat idea. But we also thought this beekeeper was pretty darn cute,” Perrin says, giggling. “The next thing you know, for my birthday, my husband and sisters bought me a Flow Hive.”

Of course, the rest is history.

Over the years that followed, Perrin has experienced many more benefits to her hobby-turned-passion. Finding a peaceful Zen while beekeeping and bonding with her bees are among them, and knowing she is doing what she can to stimulate the bee population and assist with the sustainability of a healthy planet brings its own special joy.

“If we can get more people involved with this, it’s good for gardens, good for the environment, and good for education,” she says.

Thinking about entering the world of backyard beekeeping?

Arnold and Perrin have suggestions to keep in mind:

+ Each city has its own ordinance regulating beekeeping.

Research what’s legal in yours before starting.

+ Consider your physical capabilities. A full hive that needs to be moved for inspection when full of honey can weigh 90 pounds. If that’s too much, get more manageable equipment.

+ A five-frame nuc gives you the best shot at first-time success. It costs about $200 and comes with everything needed, from food sources and ample growth space to a queen, eggs, pupa and larvae. Get insulation to protect it against extreme cold and heat.

+ Obtain a non-Africanized queen. Arnold’s queens are from Hawaii, where there are none, so her colonies won’t be Africanized.

+ Take at least one hands-on introductory class before starting. + Find a mentor who can help you navigate the new territory.

For the first year, Perrin spent about $1,000 for the nuc, queen, bees, and two beekeeping suits—one made of canvas and another of light mesh for the summer. She also joined a beekeeping class.

When inspecting your hive, do it at a time when your neighbors are less likely to be out in their backyard.

If beekeeping is for you, Arnold advises, “You’ve become a steward of a hive. If you give them a good home, they’ll return the favor.”

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Mike’s contacts and long-time relationships are invaluable in selling luxury homes and his marketing budget dwarfs that of his competitors. Mike, combined with Walt Danley’s experience in selling over $3 billion worth of the Valley’s luxury homes and the Christie’s international network, provides an unrivaled formula for success. Mike Domer is the distinguishable choice for those considering buying or selling a luxury home. Contact Mike for a free consultation or market evaluation.

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FEBRUARY 2020 TOP 15 PARADISE VALLEY HOME SALES ADDRESS

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BD

BA

SF

$/SF

6512 N DESERT FAIRWAYS DR

$8,150,000

6

7.5

11,412

714.16

5612 N YUCCA RD

$8,000,000

5

9

10,467

764.31

7620 N FOOTHILL DR S

$5,700,000

6

8

10,283

554.31

5815 N DRAGOON LN

$4,750,000

4

8

9,258

513.06

8311 N 53RD ST

$4,700,000

5

6.5

7,319

642.16

7018 N 69TH PL

$4,475,000

6

5.5

7,500

596.67

5434 E LINCOLN DR 25

$3,500,000

3

3.5

3,600

972.22

5802 N DRAGOON LN

$3,200,000

4

4.5

5,506

581.18

4502 E MOONLIGHT WAY

$3,100,000

5

6

7,010

442.23

6308 E CACTUS WREN RD

$3,040,000

6

6.5

7,269

418.21

6002 E ONYX AVE

$3,000,000

7

7

6,439

465.91

7115 E FOOTHILL DR

$2,999,999

4

4.5

4,601

652.03

5763 E HUNTRESS DR

$2,911,000

3

3.5

3,667

793.83

5655 N CAMINO DEL CONTENTO $2,500,000

6

6.5

6,588

379.48

8752 N 52nd ST

5

4.5

5,548

428.08

$2,375,000

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KRISTIN CHENOWETH ON PERFORMING, HER FAVORITE ROLE, GIVING BACK, AND ATTENDING CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT

WHEN KRISTIN CHENOWETH WAS JUST 8 YEARS OLD, SHE KNEW SHE WANTED TO BE A PERFORMER. “I was in the Tulsa Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker,” she says. “I auditioned to play one of the many mice. I didn’t get that part because I was too little, so they let me create the role of the rabbit. There I was, in The Nutcracker, by myself as the rabbit. I hopped, ate, and danced… just like a rabbit. It was then that I learned how important ‘character’ was.

Every song, every role, every genre, everything I do, I look at the character.”

It was a lesson that has served her well.

Chenoweth, who counts both a Tony Award and Primetime Emmy Award amongst her accolades, is multitalented. As an actress, her roles have spanned Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Glinda in Wicked on Broadway; Annabeth Schott in The West Wing and Olive Snook in Pushing Daisies on television; roles in Bewitched, The Pink Panther and The Boy Next Door in movies; and so much more. She’s also released studio albums and singles, as well as written a book.

As for her favorite role?

“Lily Garland. It was originally created for Madeline Kahn,” she says. “It’s the most demanding female lead in a Broadway musical in my opinion thus far. It was the first revival.

Twenty years ago Comden and Green (composer lyricist team) told me I had to play it one day. I’m so glad I was able to use almost all of my skill set. It requires operetta, major dancing, highbrow comedy, lots of physicality. Let’s just say, I did nothing else while doing the show.

“I do love being on stage and the actual performance,” she continues. “But what really makes me inspired is the process of getting to the stage. The second I get a piece of music, it starts for me. The deconstruction of a song jazzes me. Working on musicality and making it original is why I keep at it.”

Chenoweth grew up in Broken Arrow, a small town in Oklahoma, where “there was a real sense of community.

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“I grew up in a great church and in a school system that put as much emphasis on the arts as they did football. We had a great community theater and everybody knew everybody else’s business. It was a great place to grow up.”

Today, she not only juggles her career, but philanthropic efforts, as well. She launched the Kristin Chenoweth Arts and Education Fund (OfficialKristinChenoweth.com/4good),

which

accepts donations; formed a charity partnership with the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (BAPAC) Foundation in Oklahoma; and launched an annual Broadway Bootcamp, providing young Broadway hopefuls with the opportunity to take classes, hold performances and learn from top mentors in the entertainment industry.

And this October, she will once again be in the Valley for a good cause—to attend Celebrity Fight Night, known as one of the nation’s elite charity events.

“It’s pretty cool to be standing in a room where at any given moment, Reba [McEntire] is going to get up and sing, or Melissa Peterman will pick you up and throw you over her shoulder,” she says.

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Celebrity Fight Night is the star-studded event that is back in the Valley for its 26th year, held on Oct. 3 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. This will be Chenoweth’s fourth year attending.

“I love what they stand for,” she explains.

“It’s a true honor to work with Celebrity Fight Night. I’m very grateful. I’m so proud of the work they do,” she says, noting that she continues to be involved “because I see good people doing good things.”

This year’s event features Reba McEntire back for her 16th year as the emcee, and Flo Rida as the featured entertainer. Other celebrities performing or attending include Jimmy Kimmel, David Foster, The Tenors, and Reggie Jackson (tickets are available at CelebrityFightNight.org). Started in 1994 by Jimmy Walker, the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation has gifted more than $90 million over the past 25 years benefitting the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as other charities.

Chenoweth always enjoys visiting the Valley, and is glad to be back.

“I’m a big Arizona Cardinals fan,” she says.

“I’m also a really big fan of the weather, no matter how hot it gets, I love it.”

“IT’S A TRUE HONOR TO WORK WITH CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT. I’M VERY GRATEFUL. I’M SO PROUD OF THE WORK THEY DO.” April 2020 | Paradise Valley Lifestyle

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Her knowledge of the greater Phoenix areas is very helpful in choosing a location to buy in. I would highly recommend Cheryl to be your agent. — H. P. Cheryl has been our go to agent as long as we have been in the valley. Any questions I have she is always there to help. She listens to what you want. Best real estate agent around! Great work Cheryl. — V. H. Cheryl was always one step ahead in the process of selling our home. She respected our home and represented it as if it was her own. The attention to detail she provided for us was priceless. — J. A.

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GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH/ PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL $1.5M GRANT BRINGS ‘CUPID’ PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER TRIAL TO LIFE. The only thing constant is change.

Unless, however, you’re talking about treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and fatal brain cancer that develops in the brainstem of children ages 3 - 13. With funding from Gateway for Cancer Research to launch an innovative clinical trial at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, that’s about to change.

For nearly three decades, Gateway for Cancer Research has been funding promising, early phase clinical cancer trials at some of the world’s most renowned institutions. Coincidentally, it’s been more than three decades since any new treatments have been introduced for DIPG, which was recently renamed diffuse midline glioma. This incurable and devastating condition accounts for 75% of all pediatric brainstem tumors, and it claims the lives of most victims within just 12 months of diagnosis. If there has ever been a time for change, it’s now!

Following last year’s Vino con Stelle gala, Gateway’s signature fundraising affair in Arizona, the organization awarded a $1.5 million grant to study a new immunotherapy approach for the treatment of DIPG. Nicknamed the CUPID study, the Phase I trial is investigating efficacy of a customized peptide vaccine combined with a checkpoint inhibitor for newly diagnosed and recurrent Diffuse midline glioma. The trial is being led by Cynthia J. Wetmore, MD, PhD. A renowned physician-scientist and neuro-oncologist, Dr. Wetmore serves as division chief of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Having dedicated her more than 20-year career to treating DIPG and caring for children battling brain tumors, she is giving new hope to families of children like 9-year-old Luke Carusillo.

While Luke isn’t battling DIPG specifically, he has been living with an inoperable brain tumor since he was diagnosed in March 2015 at age 4. Doctors attribute his health and success to medication being administered as part of another Gateway-funded early phase clinical

cancer trial based at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Wetmore, her colleagues at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and experts at Gateway are hopeful that the CUPID study will be the breakthrough that gives children diagnosed with DIPG similar success. Of course, none of this would be possible without support from a global philanthropic community that recognizes the value of investing in clinical cancer research.

Help Gateway for Cancer Research bring to fruition clinical trials that have the potential to shape the future of cancer care and end cancer as we know it. Join like-minded philanthropists, physicians and grateful patients at the 4th Annual Vino con Stelle in Fall 2020.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S RESTORE DESTINATIONS OFFER A PLACE TO DONATE—AND SHOP

ON A RESTORE MISSION

CITY SCENE

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A home is built.

ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THOUGH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS MOST

STORES THE CENTRAL ARIZONA CHAPTER

KNOWN FOR THE HOMES IT GIVES AWAY, THERE

RUNS THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY.

IS SO MUCH MORE THAT THE ORGANIZATION

This year, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona is

DOES, FROM HELPING ARIZONA FAMILIES

celebrating 35 years of building homes, communities

THAT MIGHT NOT QUALIFY FOR TRADITIONAL

and hope in the Valley of the Sun. It was on a farm in

HOME LOANS TO HELPING WITH AFFORDABLE

Georgia where Clarence Jordan and Millard and Linda

HOME REPAIRS IN THREE VALLEY LOCATIONS

Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.”

(THE CANYON CORRIDOR, HOMES AROUND

The concept centered on those in need of adequate

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY’S MAIN CAM-

shelter working side-by-side with volunteers to build

PUS; VICTORY ACRES IN TEMPE; AND CENTRAL

decent, affordable houses. Since then, the Habitat

CITY SOUTH, WHICH IS DIRECTLY SOUTH

model of community building and reinvestment has

OF DOWNTOWN PHOENIX) TO THE RESALE

reached into other areas as well—including Arizona.

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“With the help of generous donors, sponsors, and thousands of volunteers, we’ve been privileged to build more than 1,150 homes, affect more than 2,500 repairs, and improve the shelter situation for more than 3,500 Arizona families.” says President and CEO Jason Barlow.

In addition to simply building houses to give away, “We partner with Arizona families who put in hundreds of hours of sweat

Shopping in a ReStore.

equity helping build their homes and their neighbors’ homes and then they pay back an affordable mortgage. We then direct those funds back into the community,” he says.

And, the organization is committed to the environment, as well, running Habitat ReStores in five Valley locations. Open to the public, these facilities offer a way for those who want to, to support Habitat by donating or purchasing gently used homes goods.

Once known as more of a home-improvement thrift store, Habitat ReStores now carry furniture, flooring, and discounted appliances—many scratch and dent, but still under factory warranty.

Gathering together to build a home.

As part of this charter, Habitat ReStores also

greatly

reduces

the

amount

of

unwanted items that are simply thrown away. Donated couches, sinks, cabinets, office furniture, lighting and even paint can all be salvaged and recycled through Habitat ReStores, and sold to home improvement enthusiasts at a discount.

To date, Valley Habitat ReStores have kept more than 30 million pounds out of local landfills, with all proceeds supporting Habitat’s ongoing mission of building homes, communities, and hope.

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

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Drivers can choose between Stealth, Sustain, and Sport modes

ering a greater 80-mile battery electric range, and 360-mile range

to tailor their driving experience. Stealth is for all-electric driving.

overall with electricity from its BMW-sourced engine-generator.

Sustain mode uses the BMW range-extender engine to supply elec-

In addition to a more modern look, weight has been reduced by

tricity to the rear motors, preserving power from the battery pack

more than 500 pounds—an important move since this once-heavy

for later use. Sport mode maximizes performance by combining

grand touring car previously weighed in at some 5,050 pounds.

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a global powerhouse CHRISSY SAYARE HELPS CHANGE AN INDUSTRY

DUBAI. Paris. Athens. New York. London.

Oklahoma. Singapore. Hong Kong. Phoenix.

Chrissy Sayare has been all over the world to pick up unique high-end fashions from her clients, which she then offers for sale in the luxury resale store, To Be Continued (TBC), which she co-owns with her husband, Mitch.

“We focus on providing our clients with a luxury experience from the moment they contact us and throughout the entire process,” she explains. “We started this business believing in resale and believing that beautiful things have a lot of life in them. We wanted to become the reseller who the discerning consumer trusts and knows they can turn to, to both buy and sell.”

In fact, walking into TBC, which has four locations—two in Scottsdale, one in Dallas, and one in Los Angeles—is a luxury experience.

“We created a very lavish environment, so you’re a little bit confused that you’re in a resale shop,” Sayare says.

The store features items from designers such as Burberry, Chanel, Nanette Lepore, Hermès, YSL, Louis Vuitton, Zang Toi, and hundreds of others.

Photo by Carl Schultz

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ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

“I am surrounded by beautiful fashion every single day and I still get excited when product comes in the door,” she says. “And, I still get excited when something beautiful finds a new home with someone who loves it.”

Sayare’s journey with fashion began at a young age. She loved top brands and high fashion, but was on a very limited budget when growing up. This led to her becoming a “very smart shopper and a good bargain hunter.”

When she and Mitch moved to Paradise Valley six years Photo by Carl Schultz

ago, opening TBC was a way for her to combine her business background, entrepreneurial spirit, and love of fashion—and to meet her goal of making high fashion accessible to more fashion lovers.

“My belief is that luxury fashion should be accessible to more people than it has been in the past,” she explains.

The items she takes on consignment are highly edited, creating an inventory of merchandise that shoppers can count on.

Giving fashion a second life also has another purpose Sayare is proud of—it’s eco-friendly.

“TBC operates on a model that promotes this message to fashion lovers everywhere: Go ahead and buy what’s in season but be sure to bring it to us so we can resell it, sometimes over and over again, to other fashion lovers,”

Photo by Travis Seale

she explains. “We never discourage people from buying current collections, and there’s real virtue in that—it’s what makes the fashion economy go. Then when the first owner is done with that merchandise, they’re part of the circular economy of fashion because they’re putting what they’re no longer using back into the marketplace. Then, the people who buy from us are participating in sustainability because what they’re buying was already made. We’re recycling in a glamorous way.”

A big part of the TBC concept is also mixing emerging designers with these classics from the past, so TBC holds trunk shows throughout the year.

When

she’s

not

curating

fashion

for

TBC

(TBCConsignment.com), Sayare spends her time making an impact in other ways. Locally, she and TBC annually sponsor the Arizona Costume Institute lunch, and she’s also involved with Phoenix Heart Ball, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and more. Globally, she’s involved with the French Heritage Society; on the global advisory board of her alma mater, Babson College; and was recently named to Vogue100, a highly coveted international group of people identified by Vogue magazine as having strong voices in the world of fashion and entertainment.

She’s truly a global powerhouse.

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WEFT & WARP ART BAR + KITCHEN AT ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE SERVES GARDEN DELIGHTS

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The resort blends mid-century modern design with

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OPEN HOUSE

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? While events are canceled and locations closed, several places are open virtually.

Tour the world from your home!

ART MUSEUMS View iconic and priceless works of art from around the world.

+ Louvre Museum, Paris: Louvre.fr/ en/visites-en-ligne

+ National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.: ArtsAndCulture.google.com/ par tner/national- galler y- of-ar twashington-dc?hl=en

+ Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam: ArtsAndCulture.google.com/partner/ van-gogh-museum?hl=en AQUARIUMS Watch fish and animals as they go about their day.

+ Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California: MontereyBayAquarium.org/ animals-and-exhibits/live-web-cams

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+ Metropolitan Opera, New York: MetOpera.org ZOOS Be entertained with animal antics.

+ San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California: Kids.SanDiegoZoo.org/videos

+ Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Washington, D.C.: NationalZoo.si.edu/webcams

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WATER & WOODS

P e r f e ct Pools

AQUAMAN POOLS’ UNIQUE SYSTEM HELPS SAVE WATER ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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SINCE 2009, CHAD NIKKEL HAS BEEN HELPING HOMEOWNERS KEEP THEIR POOLS SPARKING CLEAN AND DIVE-IN READY. “I love the fact that we are selling fun,” says the owner of Aquaman Pools, LLC and Aqua Touch Pool Purification. “What we do is provide enjoyment for families and memories in their backyard by taking out the drudgery of the maintenance.”

Aquaman Pools offers multiple services—from weekly pool maintenance for residential and commercial properties, to pool repair and remodeling.

But then, seeing people needing to drain their pools every two years or so and the amount of water that was wasted—as well as the fact that Arizona is running out of water—compelled Nikkel to begin researching eco-friendly ways to preserve water. That’s when he came across reverse osmosis pool purification.

“This is an option to make a significant impact with an amazing technology, and save water at a large rate,” Nikkel explains. “Every time you drain your pool, that wastes approximately 15,000-plus gallons down the drain of a precious resource in our desert. Additionally, the water that comes out of the tap in the Valley is very hard and has a lot of minerals already in it. Our mobile reverse osmosis process turns the water in your pool to bottled water quality. Your pool will run better and require less chemicals afterwards. It will also be better for your skin, hair and nails, and for your pets if they swim or drink out of your pool.”

Nikkel worked with a company in Lake Havasu that specializes in water conservation techniques to build a custom mobile trailer that is adapted with the reverse osmosis technology. He then launched the Aqua Touch Pool Purification side of the company, where the trailer is brought to homes. The entire purification process wastes barely 5%-10% of water.

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