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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 16 Scholl’s Helping Hands & Waste Not Organizations that Help Not Only those in Need but the Environment as Well

20 Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine A Distinctive Destination Dining Experience

24 The Simple Farm Authenticity and a Promise of Quality, Plain and Simple

40 A Labor of Love Proprietor Michael Lanier III of the Bosque and Pueblo Nurseries

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Discusses Gardening Tools that Lighten the Load

24 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Giving Back

20 Culinary Creations 32 Water & Woods 34 Local Limelight 38 Driver’s Notebook 40 DIY 45 Realty Report 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Local’s Choice

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GIVING BACK

scholl’s helping hands & waste not ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP NOT ONLY THOSE IN NEED BUT THE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL

ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY ALY KIRK PHOTO

WHEN IT COMES TO ASSISTING THE LESS FORTUNATE IN ARIZONA, TWO ORGANIZATIONS STAND OUT FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WHILE REMAINING ENVIRONMENTALLY MINDED. SCHOLL’S HELPING HAND What started as assisting at a clothing drive turned into an organization that has impacted the Phoenix homeless community in immeasurable ways. Diane Scholl-Van started Scholl’s Helping Hands four years ago. This 501(c)(3) donation-based organization takes in usable items and places them directly in the hands of the homeless. “We hand out clothing, food, hygiene items, blankets and water in areas where homeless populations are high," Diane says. "Many of these people do not have the means to get items they need so we make the items accessible." Diane has a passion for helping others and recycling items that have a lot of life still in them. “Overall I'd like to see homelessness end, and, until then, we will continue to help as many as we can, as often as we can,” she says.

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WASTE NOT With homelessness being a prevalent issue in Phoenix and surrounding areas, obtaining basic material items is crucial and often coupled with a need for sustenance. Waste Not, a 501(c)(3) organization in Phoenix, is working to end hunger and make sure that good food gets into the right hands. “Since 1989, we have dealt completely with perishables at Waste Not of Arizona," Christina La Porte, president of the board, says. "We accept food from places like restaurants, grocery stores and events and deliver it to more than 100 food insecure agencies such as rehabilitation centers, transition homes and shelters." Through a fleet of six trucks, Waste Not delivers millions of pounds of food to those in need—3.2 million pounds last year to be exact. That food fed 80,000 people. “We charge no program fees to our donors, and many who are environmentally minded love that we are a solution for them," Christina says. "We were green before it was trendy—we rescue food that would wind up in landfills and give it to people who really need it. Rotting food leads to greenhouse gases, and that causes global harm. This is essentially the cleverest and most needed form of recycling you can think of." Waste Not only accepts healthy, nutritious food that has not been served and has not surpassed an expiration date. Christina has done ride-alongs with the Waste Not trucks and fondly remembers how grateful the recipients are. “Nothing is more personal than making sure someone has food to eat,” she says.

For more information on how you can help the community go green, while assisting those in need, visit WasteNotAZ.org or Scholl's Helping Hands on Facebook.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

CARTWRIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MODERN CUISINE A DISTINCTIVE DESTINATION DINING EXPERIENCE

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CARTWRIGHT’S MODERN CUISINE IS A FARM-TOTABLE RESTAURANT STEEPED IN ARIZONA HISTORY WITH A FLAIR FOR UNPARALLELED QUALITY WITHOUT PRETENSION. Owner and chef Brett Vibber takes great pride in sharing the legacy of the Cartwright family and keeps with a tradition of utilizing local ingredients, while also bringing many of the world’s food ideals to his home state of Arizona. “We specialize in tasting menus, and the goal is to have our customers enjoy new flavors and unique local ingredient," Brett says. "I spend my time finding what is around us here in the Southwest—from saguaro fruits to jojoba seeds. We think outside the box to bring something special to the table." The Cartwrights were famous for ranching in Arizona and funded the water system here, earning the right to name the city Phoenix (because it rose from the ashes of unfarmable land to become the robust agricultural center it is today, thanks to the water system). Brett maintains the same appreciation for the land, living on property that he gathers inspiration from.

“I LIVE ON 26 ACRES WITH GARDENS, TRACTORS, COMPOST—THE WHOLE FARM EXPERIENCE," HE SAYS. "CARTWRIGHT’S ISN’ T JUST MY JOB; IT’S MY LIFE. I LIKE TO SAY I THINK OF YOUR DINNER BEFORE YOU WAKE UP.” Brett knows each of his fishermen, ranchers and those who harvest his produce by name, so there is an intimate relationship with the dishes his team creates. He shares a special restaurant recipe that showcases these very ideals. “We use flour from Hayden Mills for our Mesquite and Arizona Flour Gnocchi. The wheat is grown in the Sonoran desert and milled in Queen Creek. The corn is from Mortimer Farms, and we steam it for winter time, Navajo style. The herbs for our restaurant are grown in mine and my sous chef’s gardens, and we mill the mesquite flour ourselves. Our eggs come from The New River Homestead just up the road from Cartwright’s. All the flowers are grown at Mountain Sky Farms and microgreens are grown at Arizona Microgreens,” he says. Brett's motto is “trust the chef,” and he promises diners a true "Arizona experience" when they visit Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine.

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MESQUITE AND ARIZONA FLOUR GNOCCHI IN G R E D I E N T S + 3 pounds potatoes, riced + ½ pound flour, plus working flour + 1 tablespoon mesquite flour + 1 tablespoon salt + ¼ cup chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme and sage + ¼ cup roasted corn + 4.5 ounces egg yolks

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T H E SI MP LE FAR M AUTHENTICITY AND A PROMISE OF QUALITY, PLAIN AND SIMPLE

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ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY ALY KIRK PHOTO

THE SIMPLE FARM IN SCOTTSDALE PROVES IT’S EASY TO GET QUALITY PRODUCE AND SKIN CARE PRODUCTS IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND PRIDES ITSELF ON BEING AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. It even became a center for agricultural awareness after some widespread press. “We were featured in The Washington Post last spring as a point of interest to see our adorable goats and stock up on some wonderful local produce, and that was an honor," owner Lylah Ledner says. "We like to think of ourselves as a place of serenity where our guests can escape the corporate world and sit, have some coffee and enjoy a pastry or our award-winning goat’s milk caramels over good conversation.” The Simple Farm has many facets that make it a place worth visiting. Primarily, Lylah says they are a CSA partner—a Community Supported Agriculture model is a system that allows consumers to subscribe to the harvest of a certain farm. “We grow organic produce for a small group of CSA farm members, and are also open to the public one morning a week—Thursdays from 9-11:30,” Lylah says. The Simple Farm grows an abundant selection of seasonal produce. They like to keep it simple, as their name suggests, and don’t grow in quantity but instead, keep with a promise of high quality. “Our broccoli, for example, is phenomenal, but when it is gone, it’s gone," she says. "We don’t overseed. Instead, we grow mainly for our CSA members and our Thursday Morning Market will house what is left for the general public to purchase and enjoy.” The Simple Farm has a strong desire to educate people when they come to enjoy the fruits of the farm’s labor. The property provides garden spaces to sit together with strangers so it can truly be a place of connecting and gathering—not just with people, but one can also visit with the goats and chickens—a rare taste of modern farm life. “At various times we schedule farm-to-table suppers prepared by local chefs," Lylah says. “Menus vary according to what is in season, and some of the vegetables and herbs are gathered from the farm itself, so there is a visual connection for diners.” The chefs at the dinners interact frequently with the guests by showing them raised herb or vegetable beds, and saying that while they wait, he is preparing this exact food. It’s a unique experience to see the source of the food that they will be eating. Lylah herself goes straight to the source when she is cooking as well. “I pick and eat food as I walk around my farm each day. It’s life-giving.” For those anxious to get their hands dirty, volunteers are appreciated at The Simple Farm. There are volunteer schedules available online, and Lylah adds, “We’re a working farm, and would love for you to come visit us on Thursday mornings—come taste, feel and be inspired to take our ideals and products back to your neighborhood! My husband, Michael, and I hope The Simple Farm can be your ‘Oasis in the Desert.’”

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CREAMY RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE MAKE YOUR OWN DRESSING TO COMPLEMENT ANY FARM FRESH SALAD. INGREDIENTS + 1/2 cup Italian dressing + 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt + 1/3 cup frozen raspberries, thawed + 1/4 cup slivered almonds, for garnish DIRECTIONS 1 | Combine Italian dressing, yogurt and thawed raspberries in a blender and puree until smooth. 2 | Spoon desired amount of dressing over salad and garnish with slivered almonds. Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee via FoodNetwork.com

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Labeled as both a “for-

The split-leaf philodendron

variety without the hassle,

according to the ASPCA,

giving houseplant” and

does not require a lot of

cacti and succulents are

lemon button ferns—also

healthy houseplant by

light or moisture, but will

the way to go. Since they

known as southern sword

HGTV, the snake plant

grow much larger if given

are able to store water in

ferns—are drought-tolerant

tolerates low light and long

both and ample space to

their leaves, they’re more

and thrive in shady rooms.

stretches without water

climb. Be careful, though,

forgiving when your mind

They’re low-maintenance if

while also adding oxygen

it is highly toxic to animals,

is elsewhere.

you keep their soil moist.

to the room at night.

according to the ASPCA.

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ALY KIRKPATRICK

Aly Kirkpatrick

MEET NORTH SCOTTSDALE LIFESTYLE'S PHOTOGRAPHER

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AND THEN HE SAID THE FOUR SCARIEST WORDS, “YEAH, BUT WHAT IF?” These were the words that propelled me into becoming a professional photographer. Sounds crazy, right? I didn’t know the adventure and the journey I was about to embark on at the time, but my husband’s words vocalized the fear I had been keeping inside. He meant it in a “What if you succeed?” type of way; I meant it as a “What if I fail?” type of way. Photography for me started as a high school hobby, and at some point along the way it turned into a deep passion. As the yearbook editor for my high school, I was fortunate to learn the intricacies of photography and design. I loved being able to capture life’s moments, whether it was with friends or school events. It was something I loved being a part of, and the creativity of photography came very naturally for me. I remember setting up “photo shoots” with my friends and siblings, just for the simple fact that it was fun to me. I went to college and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business, but I never thought I would become a small-business owner. I always thought I would work for someone else and use my administrative gifts in the corporate world. Photography was always something that I knew I had an eye for, but I kept pushing that passion away because I was too afraid of failure. CONTINUED >

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In 2016, three years after moving to Arizona, my husband, Austin, encouraged me with those four words, which launched me into starting my own photography business, Aly Kirk Photo. It was intimidating at the time because I had no clients, no portfolio, no hands-on experience and a professional camera I barely knew how to use. But, when I decided to put my mind to it and give it everything I had to make it successful, I saw results. I started building a portfolio, building a social media presence, connecting with and learning from other local photographers, creating a website and a brand, and gaining clientele little by little. Over the past couple of years, I have honed in on creating a brand I am proud of, which now focuses primarily on wedding and family photography. Add in the Arizona desert and a Dr. Pepper, and I’m happy! My story is not one of a quick race to the finish line, but rather a steady progression of hard work, dedication, persistence and the pursuit of doing what I love!

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DIY

A LABOR OF LOVE

ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY ALY KIRK PHOTO

PROPRIETOR MICHAEL LANIER III OF THE BOSQUE AND PUEBLO NURSERIES DISCUSSES GARDENING TOOLS THAT LIGHTEN THE LOAD

North Scottsdale Lifestyle | April 2018

WHEN GARDENING ENTHUSIASTS ENTER THE BOSQUE OR THE PUEBLO IN PHOENIX, THEY IMMEDIATELY GET A SENSE OF THE PASSION FOR LOCAL GARDENING THAT COMES FROM A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR WITH A VISION FOR HOW OUTDOOR LIFE SHOULD BE VIEWED IN THE VALLEY. Proprietor Michael Lanier III started this passion project in 2015, and it has grown into a thriving business. “I have a background in landscape architecture and horticulture, and while we do projects around the Valley, my focus is on helping others garden both indoors and out, forming a comfortable relationship with the environment here in the desert,” he says. Paying close attention to the weather extremes, especially heat, and having the patience for the longevity of your garden are two steps Michael says are crucial to achieving the look and feel you want. His shops specialize in tropical plants, and he says you can have a tropical look and feel, even here in the Valley. “Having the correct tools is key to getting started, and anything is possible if you take it step by step,” Michael says. Step one is breaking up your soil, and that begins with a good, old-fashioned spade, ax or rototiller. “We have a lot of clay in our soil here, and even with such tough soil, some places have organic matter from leaves falling and forestry to assist with breaking it down," he says. "We aren’t that lucky in the desert, so we rely on these tools.” Michael says that these tools act as a blender for the ground, allowing water to leach past the clay, soften and soak it, and help roots to grow without repelling water. A successful garden also flourishes due to organic matter. This can come in the form of leaves, wood chips, compost or mulch. “Mulch feeds plants and lets nutrients in. People come into our shops frustrated with the hard ground here in Phoenix and they long to have a thriving garden," Michael says. "I tell them as long as you add some organic matter and break up your soil first, you should have no issue obtaining positive results." He adds that mulch protects the ground so seeds can grow even in extreme heat. When the sun hits the ground it can be more than 150 degrees in an Arizona summer and seeds can dry out. If you have mulch down, it will insulate the ground and keep it closer to 80 degrees so you will see growth the first year of planting. CONTINUED >

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Michael is optimistic when it comes to gardening, whether you are a novice or expert. He says his goal is to have people walk outside into a space they design and have peace of mind. “This will inevitably tie you into your surrounding and bring bees, birds and insects," he says. "It is possible to have a paradise in your own backyard if you set it up correctly and take the right steps.” He says there is no need to reinvent the wheel—the ancient gardening tools mentioned are the best because they are tried and true. Gardening is labor-intensive, and those who did hard labor for centuries built great tools that are still the best today. Michael wants people to think about a yard as one large society that works together. “When you are mad at the heat in the summer, use plants as a beautiful excuse to be or look outside,” he says. The Bosque and Pueblo are curated nurseries that can assist everyone in building a lasting menagerie for their home while keeping it simple from the ground up.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

NORTH SCOTTSDALE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

N 78th St

$1,500,000

$1,708,000

114%

McDowell Mountain Ranch

$1,500,000

$1,539,000

103%

3.5

Carefree Ranch Homesteads

$2,500,000

100%

5.5

Estancia

$2,350,000

100%

190

4.5

100 Hills Terraces

$1,185,000

100%

N 148th St

$759,000

100%

251

3.5

Rio Mountain Estates

$849,800

$848,000

100%

104

4.5

N 148th St

$859,000

$855,000

100%

3.5

Los Gatos

$998,000

$993,000

99%

143

2.5

Desert Mountain

$925,000

$920,000

99%

3.5

Princess Views

$800,000

$795,000

99%

Toscana La Reggia

$1,499,000

$1,485,000

99%

4.5

Grayhawk

$930,000

$920,000

99%

The Boulders

$859,000

$849,000

99%

3.5

Trovia

$850,000

$840,000

99%

144

3.5

Candlewood Estates At Troon North

$1,000,000

$985,000

99%

2.5

Bellasera

$859,900

$847,000

98%

154

3.5

Pinnacle Ridge At Troon North

$818,000

$805,000

98%

3.5

Cresta Norte

$799,000

$785,000

98%

299

4.5

McDowell Mountain Ranch

$1,100,000

$1,080,000

98%

2.5

Saguaro Estates

$1,097,036

$1,076,000

98%

208

3.5

Preserve

$774,900

$760,000

98%

215

3.5

DC Ranch

$2,550,000

$2,500,000

98%

4.5

DC Ranch

$1,650,000

$1,615,000

98%

131

Sonoran Hills

$1,125,000

$1,100,000

98%

3.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from 2/1/18-2/28-18. Source: IRES MLS system.

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APRIL

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EVERY THURSDAY FARM HOURS The Simple Farm

Visit The Simple Farm during their set

intermediate and

advanced stu-

plus music from TV hits and Disney

dents. $200 plus $35 model fee for

favorites. Featuring heavy hors d'oeu-

four sessions. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

vres and silent auction. Tickets: $40.

ScottsdaleArtSchool.org

Social hour: 5:30 p.m. Show: 6:30 p.m. UpscaleSingers.com

visiting hours, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ev-

"THE CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE"

ery Thursday from mid-October to the

Scottsdale Center for the Performing

first week of June. Farm guests can

Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

shop the Farm Shop and purchase

In 1938, Lisa Jura, a young Jewish girl

caramels and (coming soon) botan-

in Vienna, dreamed she would be-

The event showcases noted local talent,

ical skin care products. Enjoy Pick-

come a concert pianist. Her dreams

as well as national artists who will per-

ettfence Pastries and even see Chloe,

were shattered when German troops

form five hours of great jazz in all forms,

Beatrix and the other "goaty-girls."

took over her homeland. Concert pia-

from smooth to classic and Latin jazz,

TheSimpleFarm.net

nist Mona Golabek, Lisa Jura’s daugh-

as well as some good old down-home

ter, will perform her mother’s story in

American blues. General admission:

the opening event of Scottsdale Com-

$25; premium: $45; VIP: $100. 4 p.m.

munity College’s Genocide Aware-

ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

3 "LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION"

Scottsdale Center for the Performing

SEVENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY FESTIVAL Scottsdale Civic Center Park

ness Week. Tickets: $10-$40. 7 p.m. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

VANESSA WILLIAMS

Scottsdale, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey

APRIL MEMORY CAFE

Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

Siegel makes the joy of music acces-

Beth El Congregation

Vanessa Williams is one of the most re-

sible to audiences of all ages. "Leon-

Jewish Family & Children’s Service's

spected and multifaceted performers in

ard Bernstein at 100: A Musical Cel-

April Memory Cafe will feature an

entertainment today. She has conquered

ebration" features stunning pianistic

interactive sing-along with the JFCS

the musical charts, Broadway, music

arrangements of songs from Ber-

Senior Chorus, The Sunshine Singers,

videos, television and movies. Williams

nstein’s "West Side Story" and two

from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Memo-

has sold more than four million albums

American masterpieces by composers

ry Café is for those with memory loss

worldwide, and she has won a Golden

who greatly inspired him: Gershwin’s

and their care partners. There is no

Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for her

"Rhapsody in Blue" and Copland’s

charge to attend, but registration is

platinum single, “Colors of the Wind”

"El Salon Mexico." $29-$49. 7:30 p.m.

required. To register or for more infor-

from "Pocahontas." $59-$89. 8 p.m.

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mation, e-mail Kathy.rood@jfcsaz.org

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Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

Returning for his 39th season in

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or call Kathy at 602.452.4627.

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7 UPSCALE SINGERS SPRING SHOW

9-12 THE BASICS OF OIL PAINTING Scottsdale Artists' School

Scottsdale Artists' School

DCF-Holland Community Center

Using demonstrations, presentation

Using the basic principles of drawing,

Cabaret Theatre

and individual assistance, instructor

students will learn how to master any

Join the Upscale Singers and the

Qiang Huang will explain his process

subject matter. Students will also learn

Upscale Kids for a fun-filled evening

of creating energetic paintings by ma-

the fundamentals of strong measuring

supporting the groups' four outreach

nipulating values, colors, edges and

techniques and how to apply them to

programs for musical area youth. The

brushwork. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $595 for

create realistic rendering of light and

show will give tribute to Frank Sinatra,

four days. ScottsdaleArtSchool.org

form. This class is open to beginning,

The Beach Boys and Steven Sondheim

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CAREER CONNECTORS

UPSCALE SINGERS SPRING SHOW

FYI: TRIVIA NIGHT

Highlands Church

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Discover Career Connectors, a non-

Join the Upscale Singers and the

Comedian Anwar Newton hosts an

profit organization connecting profes-

Upscale Kids for a fun-filled evening

evening rich with movie, TV and mu-

sionals to quality resources and hiring

supporting the groups' four outreach

sic references to test your pop culture

companies. It holds three events a

programs for musical area youth.

IQ. Drop some knowledge on us to

month; available at no cost. Each event

The show will give tribute to Frank

win prizes and beat Anwar at his own

includes professional speakers with

Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Ste-

game. How can it possibly get better,

presentations on relevant job search

ven Sondheim plus music from TV

you ask? Your first drink is free! So join

topics, three-four featured hiring com-

hits and Disney favorites. Featuring

for a trivia night like no other. 7 p.m. $10.

panies, networking, resume help, ca-

buffet dinner and raffle. Tickets: $45.

reer coaches, LinkedIn coaches and

Social hour: 6:15 p.m. Show: 7:15 p.m.

business portraits. For more infor-

UpscaleSingers.com

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mation, visit CareerConnectors.org or call 480.442.5806.

13 HELP MY SENIOR DEMENTIA SERIES

14 & 15 MY NANA’S BEST TASTING SALSA CHALLENGE

26 DOCUMENTARY VIDEO ART FESTIVAL Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

A showcase of experimental short videos highlighting social, cultural and personal topics. These artworks were

Sloan Park

produced by students in Documentary

Glencroft Senior Living

This annual culinary competition

Video Art as part of the Intermedia pro-

Senior professionals and those with

features more than 100 freshly made

gram of the School of Art, Herberger

an aging loved one are invited to at-

salsas, and chefs will compete for the

Institute for Design and the Arts,

tend the inaugural event, featuring

judge’s vote while attendees enjoy all

Arizona State University. 7 p.m. Free.

one of the leading international ed-

the chips and salsa they can eat! More

ucators on dementia, Teepa Snow,

than 20,000 people are expected to

along with her team. Four presen-

come. Admission: $15; VIP: $55; chil-

tations are offered in the series and

dren under 12: free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

run April-November. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

HelpMySenior.com

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26 "A CONVERSATION WITH LINDA RONSTADT"

Scottsdale Center for the Performing

Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

19-22

VINO CON STELLE

NIRVANA CULINARY FESTIVAL

Wrigley Mansion

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

personal recounting of her four-

The second Vino con Stelle, an ex-

Nirvana will transform Sanctuary

decade career, assisted by vid-

clusive evening of fine wine, cuisine

on Camelback Mountain into culi-

eos,

and entertainment under the stars,

nary heaven with four days of fun

music, including a look at some

begins with 6 p.m. cocktails followed

whipped up by world-acclaimed

of the behind-the-scenes events

by 7 p.m. dinner. Musical entertain-

chefs, mixologists and winemakers.

that shaped her uniquely eclec-

ment by Brian McKnight, Heather

Scottsdale’s premier food event re-

tic musical style. The highlight of

Headley and Billy Gilman. The event

turns for a second year of tastings,

the evening is a question-and-

will benefit Gateway for Cancer Re-

themed parties, fine dining and op-

answer session. $45-$90. 7:30 p.m.

search, a nonprofit organization ded-

portunities to get up close and per-

ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

icated to funding transformational

sonal with international celebrities

cancer research worldwide. $2,500

from the world of food and wine.

per couple. GatewayCR.org

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A spectacular, big-screen, multimedia journey through the life of Linda Ronstadt,

rare

featuring

personal

the singer’s

photos

and

partnership with Alamos, Mexico. Tick-

45TH ANNUAL LOU GRUBB FRIENDS FORE GOLF

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JW Marriott Camelback Golf Club

Arizona’s premier food and beverage

Get ready to hit the greens and tee

celebration returns to the Scottsdale

off in support of Barrow Neurologi-

Waterfront. Presented by the Execu-

cal Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital

tive Council Charities, the event brings

and Medical Center during the 45th

together more than 40 of the Valley’s

Annual Lou Grubb Friends Fore Golf!

best restaurants, more than 100 wines

SupportBarrow.org

from around the world, select brands

Bad Girls Do Good Things will hold

of beer and premium spirits, entertain-

its seventh annual Twisted Golf Tour-

ment and a not-to-be-missed scene—

nament featuring whiffle ball, jai alai

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and blindfold putts; costume contests;

and up. 7 p.m. TheOriginalTaste.com

silent auction; and raffle. $70 entry fee

28 GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K Wesley Bolin Plaza

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All proceeds benefit the organization's fight against women's cancers.

ALAMOS, MEXICO DINNER CELEBRATION

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Scottsdale Community College

empower girls! 1-mile fun run begins

Scottsdale Community College Culinary

at 7:45 a.m.; 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.

Arts students will create a traditional

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