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DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Kaylee Mitchell

Happy Holidays!

AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Chandler Lifestyle in 2019!

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Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ashley Bold, Kimberly Blaker, Michelle Guerrero, Dena Thomas CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lindsay Borg, Lifestyle Media & Branding, Jillian Milam

It seems like just yesterday I was sitting down to write my January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future.

Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast-forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun. In fact, we’re already working on our February issue!

The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really

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settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year

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is over and it’s time to move forward again.

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So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your

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time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold closely in your hearts, and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can. Give gifts from the heart (look for ideas from our gift guides!), take a trip (read about the one I just came back from!), make your house

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a home (Dena Thomas gives some great suggestions), and make time to tell your friends and family how much you love and appreciate them.

Enjoy the holidays—and we can’t wait to see you next year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 18 Setting Your Holiday Table How to Approach Your Tablescape

22 Great Gift Ideas Local Products That Make Great Gifts

26 Cruise the World in Ultimate Comfort and Luxury Regent Seven Seas Provides the Ultimate Vacation Experience

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32 Toy Barn The Place Where Grown-Ups Stash Their Toys

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Mesa Arts Center’s Season Kickoff Festival—FLOURISH: The Art of Life on Earth Mesa Arts Center marked the start of its 2019-20 season with this free, family-friendly festival. The event was inspired by five flora and fauna-themed exhibitions opening in Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum the same evening. Features of the festival included performances, art exhibitions in the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSICA NELSON

2nd Annual Día de los Muertos The 2nd Annual El Día de los Muertos event was held in Downtown Chandler. This festive Mexican holiday for families and friends to honor their deceased loved ones is celebrated with colorful altars honoring those who have passed. The event also featured historical exhibits, performers, Mexican food, art, merchandise, crafts and more. PHOTOS BY SHERRIE BUZBY AND STEPHANIE ROMERO

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Center Stage Gala: Chandler Center for the Arts On Oct. 26, Chandler Center for the Arts celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual Center Stage Gala event. Attendees were treated to dinner on the Mainstage, live auction and live music performances, including a retrospective through the decades from Showtunes Productions. Proceeds benefit the Chandler Cultural Foundation, providing visual and performing arts programs for the community.

Dancing with Dignity 2019 Dancing with Dignity 2019 brought together over 700 guests at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Thanks to its volunteers, it was another fun, successful charity fundraiser. Since 2015, more than $1 million raised has been invested in patients and their families at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers.

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AROUND TOWN At Duck Donuts, customers can create their own donut combination by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings and drizzles. The stores offer a viewing area where customers can watch their donuts being made from scratch to finish. Duck Donuts also sells coffee, tea, donut breakfast sandwiches and more.

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Ann says extra space in the new Chandler location will allow for more furniture, home accessories and one-of-a-kind designer items at My Sister’s Attic.

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ARIZONA NON-PROFITS HIT THE JACKPOT AT GILA RIVER CARES NIGHT OF GIVING Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva distributed a year’s worth of self-excluded jackpots to five local nonprofit organizations at its annual Gila River Cares Night of Giving celebration, held at

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The recipients included UMOM New Day Centers (Phoenix), $21,164.77; Kids in Focus

Duck Donuts, known for serving warm, deli-

(Arcadia), $15,836.57; Foundation for Blind Children

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OREGON STREET PARKING GARAGE OPENS, FEATURES ART The five-level, 293,000-square-foot Oregon Street parking garage opened in late October. It was constructed by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and will provide Downtown visitors and patrons with 932 free parking spaces. In addition to more free parking options, the garage displays three separate public art pieces. They include colorful canopies that change with the seasons, geometric benches and LED screenings.

ELIE WIESEL AND PRIMO LEVI: THE GRAY ZONE OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVAL The impact of the Holocaust, its lessons on social justice and civil dialogue are still relevant today, nearly 75 years later.

Prof. Nancy Harrowitz, professor of Italian and Jewish studies at Boston University, is an authority on the subject. During a lecture in November for the East Valley Jewish Community Center, she touched upon the crucial nature of the legacies that two prolific writers and survivors left us and how their work relates to our contemporary world.

The lecture, Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi: The Gray Zone of Holocaust Survival, shared how these writers focused on the importance of social justice as they discussed how as a society we can reduce the risk of genocide after the Holocaust through an understanding of how dehumanization and prejudice works and the damage that it does to all of us.

“It is important to continue to discuss the Holocaust and what it can teach us,” she says.

The East Valley JCC’s Center for Holocaust Education and Human Dignity and Boston University’s Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies launched a new partnership In November.

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Setting Your Holiday Table HOW TO APPROACH YOUR TABLESCAPE ARTICLE DENA THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY LIFESTYLE MEDIA & BRANDING

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“CONSIDER ADDING AN INVITING ELEMENT TO EVERY PERSON’S SEAT. NOT ONLY WILL THIS TIE THE ENTIRE TABLESCAPE TOGETHER, BUT IT WILL LET YOUR GUEST KNOW THAT YOU WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO SHOW THAT YOU’RE EXCITED FOR THEM TO BE THERE.”

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A TRUE TABLESCAPE IS MORE THAN JUST YOUR CENTERPIECE. It involves the overall look of the entire table, from the décor to the linens and place settings. While the highlights of most parties and celebrations are the food and drink, you can convey a

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For this tablescape, we incorporated, various sizes and colors of beautiful Christmas trees with our blush floral centerpiece in a mercury glass vase for that extra bling. We kept the glassware simple and clear.

Consider adding an inviting element to every person’s seat. Not only will this tie the entire tablescape together, but it will let your guest know that you went the extra mile to show that you’re excited for them to be there. In this seating, we added a special treat of these mini macarons.

Instead of the traditional linen placements, set chargers under the plates. This creates an additional layer of depth and interest on your tablescape. Chargers also help round the table, creating a more intimate dining experience.

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G R E A T G I F T I D E A S LOCAL PRODUCTS THAT MAKE GREAT GIFTS 1. PERSONALIZED CIRCULAR CUTTING BOARD At Everything Etched, located in the Valley, find a variety of handmade etched items and personalization options, including this circular cutting board. $59.99 at EverythingEtched.com.

2. 3-PIECE GIFT SET The 3-piece gift set features full sizes of the Be Good must-haves—8 oz. creamy bath and shower wash; 8 oz. cleansing detangler for hair; and 6 oz. lotion for body, hands, and face. Be Good products, created by a local mom, are naturally derived and free of parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, gluten, synthetic dyes, DEA, added hormone disrupters, and more. $43 at BeGoodForKids.com.

3. FLAVORS OF ARIZONA GIFT SET The unique flavors in this sampler by Queen Creek Olive Mill are inspired by the beautiful Sonoran Desert. A perfect option if you’re looking to give someone a “taste” of Arizona. All items come packed in a gift box. $66.95 at Queen Creek Olive Mill locations or QueenCreekOliveMill.com.

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4. SEÑOR RIO TEQUILA MINI BOTTLES The ultra-premium tequila brand based in Gilbert offers mini bottles of its Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequilas, perfect for holiday gifts. $7.49 (Blanco), $8.49 (Reposado) and $9.99 (Añejo) at Total Wine & More.

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6. THE PREMIERE CANDELARIA COLLECTION PASTA MAKER Inspired by his trips to Italy, Mark Candelaria, from the Arizona-based custom luxury architecture firm Candelaria Design, designed an elegant Rossa Corsa Red Pasta Maker to make fresh homemade pasta. The spaghetti and fettuccine blades are integral to the

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These hand stamped ornaments are stamped one letter at a time by local artist Michelle Wiederhold, creating a true oneof-a-kind gift. Each ornament measures 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. $20 each at TwigAndLace.com.

10. THE COLOR OF MOTHER Written by local author Chelsea Young, The Color of Mother is an illustrated, hardcover book for children up to age 10, and a keepsake for moms of any age, that uses colors to acknowledge mothers for who they are and show children that they are loved. $23.95 at ColorEverything.love.

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13. PRESS COFFEE’S FESTIVUS HOLIDAY BLEND This seasonal favorite is a blend of Ethiopian and Brazilian coffees, a perfect mix to help get you through the holiday season or enjoy as a reminder of the loving person who gifted it to you. $16 at Press Coffee locations or PressCoffee.com. Also available in gift boxes: A bag of Festivus and a $10 gift card ($25); a bag of Festivus and a coffee tumbler ($30); or a bag of Festivus and another bag of beans ($30).

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With Regent, you’re taken care of from the moment your trip begins—round-trip, business-class air on intercontinental flights from the U.S. and Canada is included, and the comforts only continue from there.

Think floating five-star hotel complete with marble bathrooms, exquisitely prepared food, unlimited wine and spirits, and beds so comfortable you may never want to get up. Oh, and Regent’s fleet includes only all-suite ships with balconies, and every trip includes unlimited shore excursions, unlimited WiFi and gratuities included.

THE SHIP As I stepped aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager in Barcelona, Spain for a 10-day Aegean Adventures cruise (this itinerary included stops in Marseille, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence, Italy; Rome, Italy; Valetta, Malta; Santorini, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; and Athens, Greece), I was greeted with a glass of champagne and directed to my room, which included a vase of fresh orchids and a stocked mini-bar (let your cruise concierge know your beverage preferences ahead of time, and you’ll arrive to see it stocked with your favorites). The room itself included a walk-in closet, sitting

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area and bathroom with a tub.

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The Duomo in Florence, Italy Visiting Santorini, Greece

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Regent also presents guests lecturers on the cruise that tie into the ship’s itinerary.

On my trip, Dr. Bruce Chadwick, who is known as “the world’s greatest professor,” gave history presentations.

With just 700 guests and 447 crew members, there was an intimate feel, and the crew quickly learned my preferences, from knowing my preferred drink order when I lounged by the pool to greeting me by name around the ship.

THE FOOD On Regent cruises, forget everything you’ve ever heard about cruise ship food. Here, it’s like dining at a five-star restaurant each meal.

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There is an attention to detail and quality to the food that is unrivaled by other lines. There are plenty of options for food, from breakfast in bed to a breakfast buffet or coffee and food at the Coffee Connection, lunch at the pool deck restaurant or in a dining room, afternoon tea and snacks, and dinner at either the dining room or the specialty restaurants—Prime 7 (a steakhouse), Sette Mari at La Veranda (Italian fare) or Chartreuse (a French restaurant).

The dining room menu changes nightly, though it includes several options that are always on the menu including scallops, lobster, shrimp and various cuts of meat, including filet mignon.

“Regent is famous not only for its food but the high quality of ingredients that are used,” Anatoli says.

It’s easy to want to never leave.

THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES Regent goes out of its way to celebrate its guests and to make sure they are comfortable. Forgot your reading glasses and can’t see the dining menu? A crew member Scallops in the Compass Rose dining room

will arrive with selection of glasses for you to choose from.

Relaxing by the pool? Crew members will pass by to clean your sunglasses or reading glasses—as well as to bring by cold towels or snacks such as fruit skewers or smoothies.

When there are long days away from the ship—such as the day we spent 10 hours in Rome—we arrived back to musicians on the pier welcoming us with music, the crew lined up on a red carpet to welcome us back, and cold towels and champagne.

Amazing artwork in Vatican City

THE ITINERARY Of course, many choose a cruise as a way to see many ports in one trip. I spent most of my days on land exploring different ports, and with Regent, all except the voluntary VIP tours are included. You can choose from the selection of offered tours or choose to explore a destination on your own. I chose Regent’s tours, which included taking an express train from the port of Civitavecchia into Rome, Italy, and a tour of Ephasus, Turkey that included luxury coach transportation and guided tours through various ruins and historic sites—as well as a buffet lunch at a hotel.

There were tours available for all interests, from a bike tour in Lucca, Italy, to cheese and wine tastings in Aix-en-Provence in France, and a cruise of the Valetta Harbor in Malta.

It was wonderful to be able to see so many destinations during one trip and to relax when back on board.

With the gentle breezes, the blue sea and the luxury of everything at my fingertips, Regent Seven Seas made it a perfect vacation.

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An evening buffet under the stars on the pool deck before leaving Monaco

A day in Florence, Italy

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Shula’s Steak House Serves Up Exceptional Cuisine at Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass

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FOR THOSE WITH A TASTE FOR PERFECTION, YOUR TABLE IS AWAITING AT SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE AT GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOS – WILD HORSE PASS. Founded by the legendary football coach of the Miami Dolphins, Don Shula, Shula’s has a polished history of delivering consistently high quality, chef-driven cuisine paired with award-winning wine lists and craft cocktails.

Since opening at Wild Horse Pass in 2009, Shula’s Steak House has delighted guests with its menu of premium cuts of steak made from Black Angus beef, hand-selected and aged to perfection. The restaurant’s most popular featured entrée, which is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites, is its 22-ounce, dry-aged Cowboy Ribeye.

As of recently, Shula’s Steak House brought back its lunch menu and will be serving lunch on a daily basis. Diners can now enjoy a gourmet and extensive lunch menu featuring an array of starters, salads, entrées, sandwiches, burgers and desserts.

To set the stage for a premier lunch experience, you can pick from signature starters including the Tuna Tartare, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Crispy Calamari, Tomato Bisque or French Onion Soup.

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For the main course, entrées like the Roasted Chicken accompanied with Pomme Puree and a Spinach and Lemon-thyme Chicken Jus; Seared Scallops served with Saffron, Fennel Creamed Corn and Beurre Blanc; and Roasted Salmon served with Fricassee Asparagus and a Warm Béarnaise Vinaigrette will leave you wanting more.

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Apple Wood-smoked Bacon, Tomato Jam, Blue Cheese and Heirloom Tomatoes, to a Chopped Salad topped with Feta Cheese, Olives, Tomatoes, Field Greens, and a Lemon-oregano Vinaigrette.

The lunch menu also offers an assortment of sandwiches and burgers like the Shula Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Burger, BLT Sandwich, Steak Sandwich and Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Complete your meal by pairing your main course with one of the sides, which include Poached Asparagus, Hand-cut Fries, Pomme Puree or Napa Coleslaw.

Make sure you save room for dessert because you won’t want to miss out on Shula’s Warm Donuts, Seasonal Fruit and Sorbet, Cheesecake or its Seven-layer Chocolate Cake topped with Raspberry Coulis and Whipped Cream.

In addition to its new lunch menu, Shula’s Steak House refreshed its dinner menu, adding several new items. Indulge in the

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Wagyu Short Rib Sliders topped with Philly Cheesesteak Sauce and Crispy Shallots. Or, choose a crowd favorite–the Wagyu Beef Meatball topped with Parmesan, Whipped Ricotta and Basil Persillade, which is quite popular among patrons.

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Shula’s Steak House at Wild Horse Pass is open for lunch Monday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Dinner is available Sunday through Thursday from 5-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. Shula’s will be open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, and feature a prix fixe menu with holiday favorites. To make a reservation, call 520.796.1972

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CITY SCENE

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Toy Barn THE PLACE WHERE GROWN-UPS STASH THEIR TOYS

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T OY

BOXES

AREN’T

MERE

STOR-

AGE CONTAINERS. They’re childhood dream-keepers, brimming with wonderous things. They keep treasures safe. But as kids grow, so do their toys. Grown-ups need a place for their wonders too, and when a box won’t do, there’s always Toy Barn.

Toy Barn offers high-end, luxury garage ownership to store goodies like hot rods, classic cars, boats and recreational vehicles.

Some people call them a garage condo, others prefer man cave or she shed.

“People have individual ownership, just like a condominium. They can fix them up, store stuff, or just hang out. We see a lot of hobbyist and enthusiasts,” says Jason Phillips, the owner and developer of Toy Barn.

Chandler will be home to the fifth Toy Barn in the Valley. They’ll be breaking ground in December at a site near the airport. The 66 units are scheduled for completion next fall.

“We are pushing a country club atmosphere for car enthusiasts in the community.

It’s not just some garage where people can park their cars and collectibles. We’re lifestyle-focused and trying to create a community within each of our facilities for like-minded individuals,” says Jason. “That concept is really working. Not everyone wants to play golf.”

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Like the other Toy Barns, Chandler’s will be fully fenced with 24-hour access, security, an owner’s lounge and a long list of customizable features. Units range from 1,0003,000 square feet, and all have high speed internet, cable, plumbing and options for climate control.

The owner’s lounge is a 2,000-square-foot, fully furnished club house. A roll-up glass garage door leads to a well-appointed lounge with a kitchen, restrooms and wet bar.

“We hosted a party at the Lone Mountain location and had close to 300 people. There’s a huge patio area with seating and it’s designed to display cars,” he says.

Toy Barn uses the space for member activities like its monthly Cars and Coffee event, and owners can utilize the lounge for parties and special events.

“A lot of our buyers are relocating to Arizona from other parts of the country. Our clients are a more sophisticated age demographic,” explains Jason. “We’re a good option for people looking to downsize but who don’t want to get rid of all their belongings.”

Some owners, who still like to play, have turned their garages into dream forts. Jason said one of the most extravagant units at one of the other locations is decked out with barnwood walls. The owner uses it as an entertainment space. The full bathroom is laid with subway tile, there’s a wet bar, and an island with granite countertops. He has multiple televisions, custom flooring and lighting, and a mezzanine.

“He could live in it for sure,” says Jason. “Some of these guys in Scottsdale, they go all out.”

Toy Barn is a family business that was first developed in 2010 by Jason and his father, Paul Phillips.

“We were just real estate developers from Ohio looking for an opportunity in Arizona, and the opportunity stumbled into our lap,” he says.

Paul has a garage condo for his toys, too. He stores his vintage Indian motorcycles. Paul opted for a mezzanine and has finished his unit with flooring, paint and cabinetry.

“We have a list of preferred vendors we’ve been using for 10 years [to customize the garages]. But owners can always bring in their own people,” explains Jason.

People can tour a garage model at the Scottsdale location or check out a virtual reality presentation of the Chandler Toy Barn at ToyBarnStorage.com.

“It’s going to be a first-of-its-kind in Chandler for sure,” says Jason.

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razor knife, leaving a 1”- to 2”-thick frame. Next,

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trace the outside edge of your frame onto another

pictures from magazines and catalogs, then glue them to an

piece of thin cardboard, and cut it out. Place a

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sheet of colored paper between the two pieces of

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CREATE BOOKMARKS. Cut 2” x 7” strips from a clean, dry

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DEC 1-JAN 5

adult community for its annual holi-

festivities in Downtown Chandler. Behold

day event. Dress in your festive hol-

the iconic and historic Tumbleweed Tree,

APRON STRINGS: TIES TO THE PAST

iday attire and head to the Chandler

visit with Santa, and enjoy musical per-

Community Center to jingle bell rock

formances and a glowing pageantry of

Chandler Museum

alongside Santa. The evening includes

lights. It's an evening of merriment the

Take a deeper look at domesticity, per-

a festive feast from Mimi’s Café and

whole family can enjoy. ChandlerAZ.gov

sonal expression, and craft techniques

live musical performance by Gene

through the lens of a common textile in

Mann. Pre-registration is required.

many homes—the apron. The exhibition

ChandlerAZ.gov

chronicles changing attitudes toward women and domestic work and surveys the wide range of design and craft techniques apron-makers have used to express themselves. ChandlerAZ.gov

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ARIZONA TRANSPLANT GAMES

ARABIAN NIGHTS: DREAMBIG 2019

competition events for any level of

Seton Catholic Preparatory

The Games will feature Track & Field

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

activity and open to beginners. Athletes

DEC 1-31

The theme of this event is “Arabian

that are 6 months post-transplant and

Nights.” dreamBIG is an extension

cleared by their doctor, living donors,

CURRENT STATE

of what is done every day at ICAN—

and any child under 12 are welcomed.

working to make dreams come true for

Transplanted

Arizona Heritage Center

Chandler’s disadvantaged youth. The

non-transplanted children can register.

Curated in collaboration with the Arizona

goal of dreamBIG is to raise essential

Other activities include a donor trib-

Historical Society, Current State is a

funding to ensure ICAN’s programs

ute, food trucks, crafts for kids, booth

collection of works that explore artist

remain free to the community. The

expo, pickleball demonstrations, and

Thomas

personal

evening’s festivities include a cocktail

more. TransplantTeamAZ.org

experiences and identity as a part of the

reception, formal dinner, live auction, and

Akimel and Tohono O’odham communi-

event program. ICANAZ.org/dreambig

“Breeze”

Marcus’s

ties. Displayed in conjunction with cultural artifacts and stories, the exhibition showcases how history, cultural heritage, and identity influence contemporary works.

ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org/Tempe

6-8, 13-15, 17-23, 26-31

DEC 1-JAN 3

LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS

ART QUILTS XXIV: FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY

children

as

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as

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Veterans Oasis Park

Spend an evening under the starry sky and enjoy galaxies, games and goodies.

Stargazers may see spectacular views

Desert Botanical Gardens

of planets, double stars, nebulae, star

Celebrate the spirit of the season with

clusters and more. Telescopes are pro-

Las Noches de las Luminarias. Stroll the

vided and viewing will begin promptly

Garden’s trails lined with 8,000 flickering

at nightfall. Take a self-guided tour

luminaria bags, gaze at twinkling lights,

on the Chandler Solar System Walk.

grown

and admire the enchanting glow of

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from a local and regional quilt show

the Wild Rising creatures. Catch tunes

to a respected vehicle for contempo-

from eclectic entertainment groups and

rary works. Previously hosted by the

cherish the time spent with friends and

Chandler Center for the Arts, this year’s

family. DBG.org

Vision Gallery

This

annual

exhibition

has

Art Quilts XXIV exhibition will be held at the Vision Gallery. VisionGallery.org

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Downtown Chandler

ites for all ages. Support local music and

Chandler Community Center

Every December, the Mayor and the City

enjoy Wine Wednesday as well, where

Join Chandler Senior Center’s active

Council invite families to kick-off holiday

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

14, 15, 21, 22

Uptown Angels and Phoenix Boys

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TEMPE DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS ‘THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS’

Live! is organized by The Downtown

Chandler Center for the Arts

YOUR BEST YOU

is a family-friendly event held on the

The Spirit of Christmas is a wonderful

third Friday of each month until May.

The Forum

show for the whole family. The show

DowntownChandler.org

Successful people have many habits

will feature over 100 dancers ages 3-21,

that we can all employ to become more

singers, musicians, a horse and carriage,

successful. Host Catherine Schaeffer

special guest performers, and a cham-

says there are nine things we should all

pion hoop dancer. ChandlerCenter.org

select bottles of wine are $20 with the purchase of an entrée. TrystCafe.com

Choir, at the new free concert series

give up if we want to be more successful. What bad habits should you ditch?

YourBestYou_Forum.Eventbrite.com

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Chandler Community Partnership and

21 STAND UP NIGHT AT THE FORUM The Forum

It’s stand up night at The Forum! Stop by

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BALLET ETUDES THE NUTCRACKER

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA CHRISTMAS SHOW

production of The Nutcracker. Let Clara's

for an evening of laughs. Content is PG13.

StandUp_December.Eventbrite.com

Mesa Arts Center

Ballet Etudes presents its 33rd annual magical journey surround you as she

These five-time Grammy Award win-

snowflakes, dancing confections and

ners are known for crossing musical

the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the

Look ahead with 2020 vision and expe-

boundaries

remarkable

eyes and ears with colorful and imagina-

rience the possibilities of a new decade.

interpretations of gospel favorites and

tive costumes paired with Tchaikovsky's

Everyone is welcome to celebrate at Gila

contemporary

original

The

River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse

songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince

Nutcracker is the perfect way to cele-

Pass with a lively, fun, interactive eve-

and Tom Waits. The living legends of

brate the season. MesaArtsCenter.org

ning featuring two talented musicians.

their

spiritual

material

by

score,

Ballet

mice,

swirling

NYE DUELING PIANOS

encounters

with

life-sized

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Etudes'

Achievement Awards and been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

ChandlerCenter.org

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Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass

Watch as they compete on their grand

gospel music have earned Lifetime

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Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass

Motown Magic is a solid-gold production that guarantees to have everyone out of their seats and dancing in the

pianos and try to win over the audience with their humor and performances of popular hit songs. PlayAtGila.com

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Symphony Hall

aisles. This show jives through the

Pirouetting toys, mischievous mice,

decades of Motown chart topping hit

waltzing flowers and sparkling snow-

artists and groups like The Temptations,

The evening begins with a cocktail

flakes dance to Tchaikovsky's sumptu-

The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin

reception in The Gold Room, followed by

ous score performed by The Phoenix

Gaye, The Supremes, Martha Reeves &

dancing to The Hamptons and a three-

Symphony. The Christmas classic tells

the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, Gladys

course dinner in the Arizona Ballroom. A

the story of Clara and her magical

Knight and many more. PlayAtGila.com

highlight of the evening will be the oppor-

thrilling adventure. Ballet Arizona rings in the season with Ib Andersen's The Nutcracker. BalletAZ.org

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program by the full Phoenix Symphony

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