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FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com

Applauding Creativity THERE ARE TWO TALENTS I’VE ALWAYS WISHED I HAD—TO DRAW AND TO SING. Those talents run in my family (in fact, both my kids have the genes!), but me?

There are certain talents that I can only admire from afar.

And admire I did with this issue.

February is our arts issue, and we had the honor of interviewing several extremely talented artists.

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I spoke with Lucia Micarelli, the famous violinist, who will be performing this month at Chandler Center for the Arts. She was only 5 or 6 when she knew that music and the violin were her calling. How amazing to be able to pursue that dream!

Speaking of knowing what you want to do at a young age, we also profile Matthew Albert, who, at 14, is the youngest certified piano tuner in the country. Wow! And, both Karolina Adams and Matt Sterbenz show off their amazing artwork.

We also showcase some of Chandler Lifestyle’s own talented photographers. We challenged them to pick just a few of their favorite snaps from their own shoots over the years—see their incredible images and learn a little about the people who help make the pages of this magazine so wonderful month after month.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Of course, art takes all forms, which is why we checked in with Fred Astaire Dance

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Studios. If you’ve ever given a thought to the art of dancing, they offer lessons and

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

classes for everyone from beginners to those already advanced in the art.

Rounding out the issue, we showcase one of Chandler’s staples—the upcoming Ostrich Festival—and our owner and publisher, Joyce Selk, shares her take on Tanque

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Verde Ranch in Tucson. It’s the perfect place to visit, whether you want a dude ranch experience or some quiet time to reflect amongst beautiful scenery. Maybe a visit will inspire your creativity?

As you read about the local artists in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love.

So, Chandler, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us.

Yours,

Michelle Glicksman, Editor

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 20 Lucia Micarelli The Famous Violinist on Music Inspirations, Acting, and What it's Like to See Her Show

22 Chandler Artists Three Talented Artists Gracing The Valley With Color, Music and Emotion

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34 The Ostrich Festival A Local Tradition 32 Years in the Making

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CHANDLER’S CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ADDS EXHIBITS CURATOR Jillian Nakornthap recently joined the City of Chandler’s Cultural Development Department as its exhibits curator. In this role, she provides exhibition development and coordination for Chandler Museum, Gallery at the CCA and Vision Gallery, lending to the continued growth of arts and culture in the City of Chandler.

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Mother and daughter Lisa and Lindsey Bianco own the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Chandler and Gilbert.

They understand that dancing, especially as an adult, can make a person feel vulnerable.

“It’s a lot to put yourself out there and you may be worried that you’ll do the wrong moves,” Lindsey says.

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175 and 250 calories per every 30 minutes of performing a Latin and salsa dance-oriented routine.”

Their tip for adults who want to get into the swing of dancing?

Consider beginner classes and lessons that are geared towards new dancers. For example, Fred Astaire Dance Studio specializes in partner dances like ballroom, Latin, swing, and more—and is open to new students with little to no experience and body shapes of all types. It’s a great way to pick up a new hobby with the side benefit that you might also lose weight and become healthier.

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According to the Fred Astaire Dance Studio website, a recent study showed that salsa dancing positively impacts people’s moods.

Dancing can often burn more calories than “more traditional” workout routines such as jogging.

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Lucia Micarelli

THE FAMOUS VIOLINIST ON MUSIC INSPIRATIONS, ACTING, AND WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SEE HER SHOW

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“MY MOM MADE ME DO IT,” LUCIA MICARELLI SAYS, LAUGHING. Micarelli is referring to when her mother started her in violin lessons when she was around age 3. At the time, her hands were too small to play the piano, so violin it was.

“I was so little, I don’t really remember starting at all, but if I try to remember my earliest memories of the violin at 5 or 6, I was already pretty serious. At 6, I was already like, ‘I’m going to be a violinist!’ So, it wasn’t my idea to start, but I knew pretty quickly,” she says.

The family had moved to Hawaii from New York when Micarelli was 6, but when she was 11, they moved back so that Micarelli could attend Julliard School of Music’s Pre-College Division, taking lessons from greats such as Itzhak Perlman and Won-Bin Yim. “I really always did love it and did always feel like it was my thing,” she says.

Micarelli was completely dedicated to classical music, both playing it and listening to it—until she began college at the Manhattan School of Music.

“A friend—who was a classical cellist—made me a mix CD and it had Miles Davis, but it also had Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. I’d never heard any of that stuff and I was just fascinated by the jazz. When I think back my reaction to the classic rock was pretty ‘teenage boy.’ I just wanted to play those big guitar solos. But I learned them on the violin.”

Branching out, she began briefly playing with both jazz and rock bands around New York during that time.

Eventually, those experiences helped shape her music of today, helping her understand styles beyond just classical, as well as how music is interconnected.

“I look back now and realize that was an important step for me. Now I do all types of styles, and a big part of my voice is presenting lots of different genres and kinds of music, and presenting them all together as a well-balanced meal instead of doing a more traditional classical recital-type program,” she says.

Her unique sound now draws fans from around the world, and her career has included touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra as a featured violinist and concertmaster, being a featured soloist in two of Josh Groban’s world tours, touring with Chris Botti and being featured in his Live From Boston PBS special, touring with Jethro Tull, and being featured in Barbra Streisand’s 2013 international tour. She also has two solo albums, a blend of classical pieces and pop songs.

Oh—and she is also an actress, playing Annie, a musician, on HBO’s critically acclaimed series Treme, a show that won both a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

“It was life-changing, in a way,” she says of her first acting role and four seasons on the show (2010-2013). “It was exciting to learn something about acting. During that time, I also grew a lot musically.”

Her role also called for singing, something she says she may have never thought about trying if she hadn’t been required to.

“Now, singing is a part of my show.”

This month, Micarelli will return to once again perform at Chandler Center for the Arts.

“I’m excited to collaborate with the audience and hopefully we’ll have a special night,” she says. “It always moves me a lot that people are still seeking those kinds of experiences [seeing live music], and I really respect it and don’t Lucia Micarelli will perform at Chandler Center for the Arts on Feb. 23. Visit ChandlerCenter.org for information and

take that lightly, so I’m always trying to make something special together.

“If you come to my show, it’s like you’re coming over my house and having dinner and listening to a playlist of my favorite songs.”

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THREE TALENTED ARTISTS GRACING THE VALLEY WITH COLOR, MUSIC AND EMOTION

“I LISTEN TO ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. I DON’T STICK TO ONE KIND OF GENRE BECAUSE IT HELPS ME WITH MY PLAYING.”

MATTHEW ALBERT When Mathew Albert was 12, he kept getting in trouble for trying to adjust the strings of their grand piano. He wasn’t happy with the sound. Finally, his mom had enough and sought out Jim Coleman, Sr., a renowned piano tuner, to give him lessons.

“I told him you can’t touch it if you don’t know how to do it,” says Elina Sihombing, his mother. “When you want to do surgery, you need to know what’s inside. It’s the same for tuning a piano.”

It takes most adults a year or two to achieve what Albert did in about seven months. He completed his certification that year.

Today, Albert is 14 years old and the youngest certified piano tuner in the country.

“I came through the Piano Technician Academy, but every day I would go to Jim Coleman’s house and take two to three hours of lessons there,” explains Albert. “My favorite thing about tuning a piano is bringing a bad-sounding piano and lifting up. I don’t have a least favorite thing. I just really love everything about it.”

Albert attends K12 Blended Learning Center to keep his schedule flexible, and enjoys competitive swimming. The piano was the first instrument he learned to play, and it’s his favorite. But he’s also a drummer, xylophonist and singer. He already does private tunings part-time. When he grows up he wants to be a song writer, performer, and of course, a piano tuner.

“I listen to all types of music. I don’t stick to one kind of genre because it helps me with my playing,” he says. “The most valuable lessons I’ve learned are to be patient, always have a good ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

attention to details, and be ready to be a problem-solver,” he says.

For more, search “Matthew Albert” on YouTube or email matthew.girle@gmail.com.

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KAROLINA ADAMS When Karolina Adams was young, she had a difficult

my work I touch on the experiences in my life, such as

time connecting with others, so she created story-

love and happiness. I also illustrate my struggles, limita-

books, sewing the pages at the spine, and filling them

tions and the triumphs,” she says.

with a world where she felt she belonged. She drew, sculpted and thrived in creativity.

She pegs her most important work as the pieces that address depression, anxiety or loneliness.

She studied interior architecture in college and entered

“It serves a greater purpose which I didn’t realize at

the field when she graduated. After years of corporate life,

first. Because I’m open to talking about my own strug-

she felt mentally drained and creatively stifled. It was time

gles publicly, it gives others permission to talk about

to find her happy place. She took photography, sculpting,

theirs,” explains Adams (KarolinaAdams.com). “One of

glass and creative writing classes, but nothing stuck.

the biggest gifts my art has given me is that connecting

“Finally, in 2013 synchronicity took place. I was asked

string to others that I could not feel before showing my

about my art, which had me pull out my old drawings

work. The thing I craved for as a lonely kid sitting in my

from college years. One drawing, a triptych, wasn’t done,

room sketching and creating. It’s also made me more

so I decided to finish it,” she says.

confident, more myself.”

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A friend saw the piece and persuaded her to contact a local gallery. He, in turn, was moved by the emotion in her work. Her new life sprouted wings.

“My artwork is introspective in nature, which means I purge my thoughts and feelings, putting myself onto paper. I use inks, watercolors, gouache and graphite. In

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MATT STERBENZ

Matt Sterbenz is inspired by Southwestern scenery and the variety of landscapes in Arizona. During the summer months he can be found in the higher elevations, sitting at his easel with a paint brush in hand. When it’s cooler he gravitates to the desert. He enjoys painting colorful, impressionistic landscapes with oil paint.

“Nothing gets me fired up to paint like seeing some great light shining on rocks, cliffs and mountains,” he says. “My favorite place to paint is the Grand Canyon. There are endless numbers of cliffs and vistas and I learn something new every time.”

He grew up in Chandler, watching Bob Ross on television, and was moved by his work. This enthusiasm helped pave Sterbenz’s way to Arizona State University, where he met his wife and earned his bachelor’s degree in fine art. The couple have a house not too far from his childhood home. While he does have an art studio at the house, he prefers one without walls.

“Most of my work is painted directly from life, and that involves actually bringing my easel and supplies outside. I hike and paint in all kinds of state and national parks,” he explains. “Each painting has its own personality. Because most of my work is painted directly from life, they are attached to a particular time and place.”

Sterbenz (MSterbenz.com) always knew he wanted to do something in the art field, but he wasn’t exactly sure what. Before dedicating himself to it full-time, he worked in retail dreaming of the day he could make that leap. He finally did so in 2015.

“While it has been a lot of hard work, it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” he says.

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Converse built the existing Ramada and in 1928, opened the ranch to guests from the East willing to pay to participate in everyday ranch activities. With this enthusiastic pool of labor and additional cash, the ranch continued to expand both in tourism and cattle production.

In 1945, Converse got drunk in a bar and accidentally shot a Mexican cowboy. Convicted of manslaughter, his enthusiasm for the ranch waned and he sold TVR to Brownie Cote in 1958, who continued to expand and develop the property as a resort and dude ranch. TVR continues to be run and maintained by the Cote family today.

The ranch alone encompasses some 60,000 acres, making it the largest in North America. The I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A DUDE RANCH AND I

Santa Fe-style architecture and the traditional adobe

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surroundings. There are 70 rooms scattered across

VERDE RANCH (TVR) WITH TREPIDATION. Prior to

the property, offering privacy and peaceful quiet.

my visit, my idea of a rustic ranch can best be described

Several rooms are housed in the original ranch bunk-

as a Motel 6, but I had never been to Tucson and the

house, but we were led up a gravel road to one of the

idea of a working guest ranch seemed like a chance to

free-standing casitas.

get out of my comfort zone.

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Traveling a few miles east of Tucson, the beauty of

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boards and light fixtures, rough-hewn wood furniture

vide a dramatic and scenic drive as the road suddenly

and Mexican tiles. Some rooms have a fireplace and/

comes to an end. You can turn right into Saguaro

or Jacuzzi tubs. There is free Wi-Fi, but no TVs. Wait?

National Park East, or left into the ranch with the

No TVs??? My feelings of angst started to return until

Coronado National Forest just beyond.

we pulled back the curtains on the large picture win-

This historic property began in the 1600s with the

dows to see one of the most amazing sunsets EVER!

Pima Indians. “Tanque Verde” means “green pool,” and

We quickly learned we could be as busy as we

is named after the seasonal river that the Indians used

wanted to be with something for everyone—even me!

as a source of water.

Activities for all ages are scheduled from 8 a.m.–9

Emilio Carrillo, a Mexican land owner from Santa Cruz, moved his family to Tucson in 1856 and purchased

p.m. daily. A kids’ camp for ages 4-12 is also an option for younger guests.

the land in 1868 for ranching. After Carrillo’s death in

If you are adventurous, miles of trails can be explored

1908 (from complications of being hanged from a beam

on foot, bike or horseback, with different rides available

in the current card room by bandits in 1904), his son

for beginners and more advanced riders. Wranglers also

sold the property to Jim Converse.

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offer riding lessons for any skill level. If you really want the dude experience, cattle herding might be fun.

Yoga classes, as well as basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, are also on-site.

For those who want a more relaxing visit to just enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the rooms are quiet with private patios facing the desert. Both indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzis, fishing ponds, nature walks, workshop classes and a full-service spa offer more ways to spend time.

Other favorite activities include a morning horseback ride to a remote breakfast camp, where a hot meal is served. Or, an afternoon ride with picnic lunch. An evening barbecue cookout with bonfires and steak, beans, and all the fixings is also held weekly.

Three meals a day are included in the room rate and are served communally in the vast dining room. Live country music and dancing are part of the scene at The Dirty Dog Saloon in the evenings. You can even find a few TVs in some of the community rooms, but I must admit, I never looked at them even once.

If you are planning a family reunion, company gathering or wedding, be sure to check out the latest addition to the property, the newly completed Barn.

This event space makes TVR the ultimate destination wedding or meeting venue. The Barn can accommodate up to 350 guests, and its many features include a massive fireplace, rustic indoor-outdoor bar, and panoramic sliding doors. The beautiful desert and mountain views can’t be missed on the expansive exterior event lawn and outdoor stage area, which can accommodate another 350 guests.

If you are considering a family vacation or romantic getaway, Tanque Verde Ranch is the ultimate dude ranch offering the Old West experience with upscale accommodations, great service and all the modern day conveniences—except TV, which I never missed even for a minute!

14301 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson; TanqueVerdeRanch.com

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An Eye For

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NAME: Bridgette Marie Balmes Owner, Lifestyle Media & Branding LifestylePhotographyCo.com INSTAGRAM: @BriMariePhoto_Lifestyle SPECIALTIES: Lifestyle advertising, fashion and food photography “As a photographer, variety is still the appeal after 13 years with two successful brands under my belt. I have always enjoyed meeting new people, hearing their stories, and having a multitude of projects going on. It's difficult to pinpoint what I enjoy most about photography, but at the end of the day I am an artist and this is a profession that appeals to all sides of my personality.”

NAME: Lindsay Borg Owner, Lindsay Borg Photography LindsayBorgPhoto.com INSTAGRAM: @LindsayBorgPhotography SPECIALTIES: Couples, editorial, families, and high school seniors “I love creating unique images and sharing my talent with people. I love to see my clients’ reactions when they see themselves in a new and beautiful way.”

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THE OSTRICH F E S T I V A L A LOCAL TRADITION 32 YEARS IN THE MAKING

CHANDLER’S FOUNDER, DR. ALEXANDER J. CHANDLER, WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO BRING OSTRICHES TO THE AREA, BEGINNING A COLORFUL LOCAL HISTORY OF OSTRICH FARMING. In honor of this historical fact, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Ostrich Festival was first held in 1988, and has since become one of the premier festivals in the Southwest. This year, the tradition continues with the Ostrich Festival taking place at Tumbleweed Park from March 12-14.

The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly experience featuring live ostriches and ostrich-themed activities, national and regional entertainment, exhilarating

midway

rides,

fabulous

food,

and upscale arts and crafts, according to the Chandler Chamber. There are also performances by several local community groups throughout the weekend, followed by a nationally renowned headliner each night.

“Each year the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival strives to give the Valley a family-friendly event that entertains, excites and educates,” said Chamber President/CEO, Terri Kimble. “This year we have some really exciting news - we will be opening the festival at 11 am instead of 2 pm on Friday, the 13th. Especially since this is Spring Break for many Chandler schools, it gives festival goers more options to attend, more music, and more fun.”

The Carnival Preview Night on Thurs., March 12 is free for Chandler residents from 5 to 11 p.m.

It features carnival rides, food, a beer garden, and live entertainment.

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Martinez, Kathleen Escobedo, Darrell

Queen Nation’s live 90-minute pro-

Emerging

Thomas Menlove and Tom Budzak

duction of Queen’s greatest hits pre-

singers, comedians, and spoken

all graduated from Chandler High

serves the image, sound, and stage

word artists take center stage at

School. All came into ceramics at dif-

persona of vintage Queen. Audiences

Chandler’s newest Youth & Teen

ferent stages of life and approach the

are amazed at the accuracy of Queen

Talent Competition. This entertaining

medium with varying perspectives,

Nation’s live retrospective journey

evening highlights new acts from

displaying a uniquely diverse range

through such Queen songs as We

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Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody,

tants to showcase their skills and

We Are the Champions, Crazy Little

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Thing Called Love, Another One

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13-23 65TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW WestWorld of Scottsdale

The world’s largest, family-friendly

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

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More than 55 of the Valley's best

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10 a.m., join in for Yoga at the Park, a

food trucks will be part of this fam-

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on wheels all to one location. Each

commercial exhibitors, and trade

truck will offer $2 samples of their

booths. Also, food vendors, ice

homemade treats. The festival also

cream socials, art contests, behind-

features food eating contests, a kids'

the-scenes barn tours, educational

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round pen demonstrations, and the

freshly made foods and artisan

FEB 1-MAR 1 A HISTORY OF WALLS: THE BORDERS WE BUILD For as long as there have been nations, those nations have built walls. This exhibit from Overland Traveling

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opportunity to meet an Arabian

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It

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13 SPEED NETWORKING The Forum

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Head to The Forum for an after-

litical barriers, taking a closer look

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at four historically-significant walls:

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The Great Wall of China, the Berlin

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Wall, the Israel/West Bank Barrier,

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fessionals in a short amount of time.

and the U.S./Mexico Border Wall.

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Table facilitators keep conversations

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dancing. Famous for their singing

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THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE Mesa Arts Center

The most successful reality romance series in the history of television is

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15-17 9TH ANNUAL ARIZONA COCKTAIL WEEK Various venues

From the Cocktail Carnival featuring a performance by national touring act MarchFourth marching band on Feb. 15 at Walter Where?House, to Top Bars on Feb. 16 at The Croft, to the Last Slinger Standing bartending competition on Feb. 17 at Young's Market Company's 7th & Union building, this event promises a variety of experiences. Also, events, dinners and exclusive cocktail tastings.

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15 ANGRY CRAB SHACK SOUTHWEST CAJUN FEST Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

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15 STAND UP NIGHT AT THE FORUM

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In Two Players, Two Quarters, father and son team Such and Champ Styles use their pressurized vessels of paint

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22-23 11TH ANNUAL DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC Desert Botanical Garden

Devour Phoenix is comprised of three

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Seven

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and Devour Culinary Classic. All aim to elevate Arizona's culinary and cocktail culture and spotlight

the region as a world-class destination for food and dining. The pre-

mier event, the 11th Annual Devour

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22, 23 ARIZONA ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Rawhide Western Town

Celebrating its second year, this music

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CHANDLER CHILDREN’S CHOIR DESTRUCTION & CREATION COMMUNITY CONCERT Corona Del Sol High School

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All of the choirs will perform. The theme is “Destruction and Creation.”

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