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Celebrating the Arts IF THERE IS ONE THING NORTH SCOTTSDALE KNOWS, IT IS BEAUTIFYING THROUGH THE ARTS. Keeping with that mantra is our North Scottsdale Lifestyle Arts + Makers Issue. There are so many community businesses and organizations that offer us the chance to explore, indulge and experience the colorful community we live in.

Looking for a farm-to-table experience with fresh ingredients and a down-home

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feel? We found a new restaurant that is sure to satisfy with an array of delicious dishes. And if you are looking to travel nearby to find eclectic art with a fascinating history and photo-worthy backdrops, there are three destinations that are a short drive for family-friendly fun or the perfect day date.

A day at the theater is the ideal way to delve into culture right in our own backyard.

The costume designer for an upcoming show at the Herberger Theater gives perspective audiences a rare sneak peek of his inspirations for the design of a popular tale playing there this month.

If you're looking to renovate your home but are lacking the motivation or artistic

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

know-how, the well-known blogger Recipe Girl gives us an insider look at her

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kitchen remodel, complete with insights from her designer on how to choose looks

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that compliment your lifestyle and love for entertaining.

And no issue on the arts would be complete without a local charity that aims to stamp out poverty with a community-focused imitative that literally helps paint a picture.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTORS John Newman | Eric Williams

The weather is perfect, and so are the opportunities to get out and experience all

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the amazing art and makers we have right here in North Scottsdale. I know my calendar is already full.

Enjoy being creative this month!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019 FEATURES 20 The Bourbon Cellar Locally Sourced Ingredients Create Traditional Dishes with New Flair

24 Costume Designer Mathew J. LeFebvre Shares Inspirations and Insights Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Artistry of Costume Design for the Stage

30 Recipe Girl Creator Lori Lange Shares Her Kitchen Renovation See the Inspirations behind the Recipe and Entertaining Guru’s New Kitchen

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36 Art-Focused Travel Close to Home Beautiful and Creative Destinations for Local Day Trips

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

20 Culinary Creations 36 Road Trip 42 Travel Destination 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Local’s Choice

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The fundraiser was themed “Together We Shine” and was held at The Phoenician. It included a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment.

Arizona Fine Art Expo The Arizona Fine Art Expo began on Jan. 11 and runs through March 24 at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. The event features 124 patronfriendly artist studios where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists; see them in action; and learn about their passion, inspiration and techniques. For more details, visit ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com.

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shows earned rave reviews from visitors and media and drew more than 60,000 visitors in 2017 and more than 100,000 in 2018. Wonderspaces plans to present three shows a year at Scottsdale Fashion Square starting in early 2019.

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TAPHOUSE OPENS NEW LOCATION TapHouse Kitchen expands in the new year with a new and second location at 3131 E. Shea Blvd.

TapHouse will continue to deliver delicious food and drink in a casually sophisticated atmosphere to the bustling “North 32nd” neighborhood of North Central Phoenix. TapHouseKitchen.com

MUMMIES OF THE WORLD EXHIBIT OPENS AT ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER The largest collection of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled is coming to Arizona Science Center. Premiering the evening on Feb. 9 with the Center’s Galaxy Gala and open to the public Feb. 10 through Sept. 2, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition features 40 real human and animal mummies and 85 rare artifacts from across the globe.

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GIVING BACK

Wildfire Paints a Picture of a Brighter Future without Poverty

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ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION

This is a partnership with local businesses state-

HAS BEEN IGNITING COMMUNITY ACTION TO

wide that offer a living wage.

END POVERTY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.

"We encourage people to join us and buy

As such, the organization felt it was time for a new

products/use services of these places of busi-

name and fresh perspective that better represented

ness because they are doing the right thing. We

its extensive work in the Phoenix community.

want people to sign our 'living wage pledge,' and we

Executive Director Cynthia Zwick speaks to the new title for the organization, now known as Wildfire.

have 900 signatures so far, plus the thousands who also say they support these businesses."

"The name change came about after looking at

Wildfire also commissions a children’s savings

the work we’re doing and wanting that work and

account program, called Headstart, through the

awareness to match the name. Wildfire expresses

state. They believe if kids have investments from a

the future we want to create."

young age, and families can contribute, there is a

Wildfire leverages its vast experience to stop poverty in our community before it starts. The new

larger likelihood that these children will go to college and earn higher wages in the future.

name represents something bold—the need to

Other forms of active engagement include working

bring power to the crucial discussion about ending

with community action agencies in finding local solu-

poverty. The organization's hope is to fix this prob-

tions for poverty, plus emergency services like utility,

lem by collaborating with local businesses to create

rent and mortgage assistance. Wildfire assists with

new systems for those in need.

financial coaching and partners with a robust number

"We need to fix or create new systems for people to succeed. Success is different for everyone, but

of organizations to increase awareness in the greater community of social and racial injustice and poverty.

we believe that communities can be healthier when

In keeping with Wildfire's hands-on approach,

they can afford their basic needs with the jobs they

Cynthia says that art is often a way to bring people

currently have. That’s our premise," Cynthia says.

together for the greater good. Wildfire decided that

There are many statistics that drive Wildfire,

enlisting the assistance of artist Hugo Medinez to

some of which were findings out of a charita-

create a mural for the agency would be a great way

ble trust study. This stated that if the systems in

to get the community involved.

place today don’t change, 60 percent of kids born

"The Phoenix Center for the Arts allowed us an area

into poverty will stay in poverty. The other statis-

to bring our vision to the surface. Hugo painted the

tic Wildfire often shares hits closer to home: 46

language STOP POVERTY BEFORE IT STARTS, and

percent of jobs in Arizona are low-wage jobs, pay-

then we invited members of the community to come

ing less than $15 an hour.

over and create an asterisk to show they support and

"If that doesn’t change, poverty won't change,"

vow to participate in the work going forward."

Cynthia says. "There is a common misconception

Wildfire dots the “i” with an asterisk to show a

with poverty and the illusion of choice. There is

need for change, so everyone created an asterisk to

much misinformation on what circumstances are

support this endeavor.

and why people end up in poverty. We demystify that illusion with stats."

Wildfire looks for quality jobs for those in need through an initiative called RAISE ARIZONA.

"We hope it’s an ongoing reminder of our work and the work that is so important in the community. We want to create a vision where everyone in Arizona can thrive."

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38.9

+ 38.9 percent of working families make less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level—7.6 percent of Arizonans live in extreme poverty—essentially on $2 a day or $209 a month, $2,516 a year.

29.5 41.8

+ 29.5 percent of Arizonans are asset poor—percentage without sufficient net worth to subsist at the poverty level

01

for three months in the absence of income.

+ 41.8 percent are liquid asset poor—without sufficient liquid assets, money in the bank, stocks, mutual funds— to subsist at the poverty level for three months in the absence of income.

20.5 14.2

+ 20.5 percent of Arizonans have a negative net worth. (Prosperity Now)

+ 14.2 percent of working-age men are poor; 16.9 percent of working-age women, 33.3 percent of Native Americans, 23.5 percent of Latinos; 22.1 percent of African Americans; 14 percent of whites, 13.3 percent of Asian Americans.

$$$ 46%

+ Income inequality in Arizona: top 1 percent average annual income is $784,469; poorest 25 percent average annual income is $23,640.

+ 46 percent of our jobs pay less than $15 an hour.

01 | School teacher Sarah Keel paints her asterisk.

02 | Brian Spicker of the Valley of The Sun United Way paints his asterisk.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

t h e b o u r b o n c e l l a r NEW RESTAURANT SOURCES FRESH FOODS TO CREATE FAMILIAR DISHES WITH NEW FLAIR ARTICLE STACI HAUK | PHOTOGRAPHY ERICA + JON PHOTOGRAPHY 20

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fillet with mashed potatoes and asparagus

VALLEY DINERS LOOKING FOR A FRESH TAKE ON STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANTS CAN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BOURBON CELLAR. Offering lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant brings guests a high-end steakhouse experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with an unparalleled menu.

Chef and Owner Doug Smith opened the Bourbon Cellar to give North Scottsdale a true farm-to-table experience in an environment that offers the comforts of home.

Rather than using vendors, Doug sources ingredients for his menu daily. He seeks out the freshest in-season produce from local farmers’ markets and hand-prepares his own cuts of beef (from retired milk cows only), elk, bison, venison and pork from his butcher shop, French’s Meat, a Valley mainstay since 1969. He also flies in fresh fish and seafood daily from Maryland, Maine, Canada and Alaska.

“For me, cooking and serving food is not only a way to creatively express myself but also give diners a taste experience they’ve never had before with food that is familiar,” Doug says.

Doug, a veteran, aims to not only serve the freshest quality food but also to welcome his guests in as friends. In that vein, he offers a full buffet on the third Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for just $15. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these dinners benefit local American Legion posts in Anthem, Phoenix and Cave Creek.

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The garlic mashed potatoes are prepared by roasting garlic cloves in hot oil that is made into a puree and blended into the potato mix ture.

The steak is sourced from French’s Meat Shop in Phoenix (also owned by Doug—all fresh) that he hand-prepares from his own cuts of beef (from retired milk cows only).

The deviled egg is a staple that is always placed on the finished plated dish at the Bourbon Cellar.

After experimenting with many renditions, Doug decided on the wasabi deviled egg, a true labor of love.

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Phyllis Davies, ATC’s wardrobe draper; and actor Cedric Mays, who plays Sterling in the play

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MATHEW J. LEFEBVRE

OSTUME DESIGNE

HIS INSPIRATIONS FOR HIS WORK ON THE ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY'S PRODUCTION OF TWO TRAINS RUNNING ARTICLE STACI HAUK PHOTOGRAPHY SUE DEBENEDETTE

AUGUST WILSON’S TWO TRAINS RUNNING FOCUSES ON THE CROSSROADS OF A REVOLUTION. It explores a time of extraordinary change and the ordinary people who get left behind. Produced locally by the Arizona Theatre Company and presented at the Herberger Theater Feb. 14 through March 3, this story is told heavily through visualization of the time period and by character portrayals.

For costume designer Mathew J. LeFebvre, this show holds special meaning, and he wanted the costuming to reflect that.

"This is a show that I’ve done more times than any other, and I have done them all with Director Lou Bellamy. Because the play is set in Pittsburg 1969, I was strongly influenced by the work of a photographer who lived there at that time named Charles Harris. All of August Wilson’s plays are written about that neighborhood as well, and that inspired my designs."

Mathew noted that late 1960s Ebony magazines gave him further knowledge of what garments of the period people were gravitating toward. Coupled with the raw simplicity of street photography, these tools gave him accurate insight into what real people wore.

"The play is ritualistic. It takes place in a diner under urban renewal, and the city is trying to buy the diner. The owner, Memphis, is trying to get a good price, and there are many obstacles that arise."

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1 RISA

The passage of time happens throughout the play, and Risa’s character never leaves the stage. She is the waitress at the diner Memphis owns, and because she’s a constant, the uniform made sense while also adding an air of professionalism.

From left: Phyllis Davies, ATC’s wardrobe draper; Mathew J. LeFebvre, costume designer; Erika LaVonn, actor portraying Risa

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HAMBONE Hambone is the heart of the story in many ways, as people feel compassion for his character. “He uses different variations of one phrase throughout—’I want my ham’—because he does odd jobs for people in the neighborhood, such as the Butcher, and there is a story that will unfold,” Mathew says. “His part is a metaphor for the struggle of African-Americans in society. He is a powerful character, so we gave him a military shirt with sleeves cut off to elude a military background. We also included elements of patchwork on his clothes as he does live primality on the streets, and people in this situation tended to embellish their own clothing with scraps.”

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MATHEW J. LEFEBVRE

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Actor Cedric Mays portrays Sterling in the play

STERLING

Characters such as Wolf, Sterling and West are integral parts of the story as well. “Wolf is a numbers runner for a local lottery who fancies himself a smooth operator; hence the long leather jacket, sweaters with flashy chevron patterns, snakeskin boots and Cuban heels. Sterling just came off a short stint in prison, so they issue him a suit, and he is just trying to find his way. West is the town undertaker, so we clothed him in black. His shoes are worn, but they are always polished, so we suspect they’re his only pair.”

“I use much vintage clothing; it’s an authenticity that can’t be replicated,” Mathew says.

“There is so much that actors bring to these characters, and my sketches are jumping-off points for what actors are naturally attracted to in their portrayals.”

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MEMPHIS Speaking to Memphis and his look, Mathew

explains that he’s a self-made man, and through the process of the play much unfolds about him.

“We wanted him to dress professionally but remind the audience that he is frugal. Having a set of clothes that mixes and matches a variety of looks with a limited palette was key.”

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"THIS KITCHEN WILL SHOWCASE THE WORK LORI DOES ON THE RECIPE GIRL SITE, AND IT WILL SHOWCASE OUR DESIGN AND THE QUALITY WE REPRESENT." –DON MCKENZIE, OWNER OF MCKENZIE KITCHENS

ARTICLE STACI HAUK PHOTOGRAPHY ERICA + JON PHOTOGRAPHY

Recipe Girl's Creator Lori Lange Shares Her Kitchen Renovation LORI LANGE DOESN’T HAVE A BACKGROUND IN FOOD, BUT A COLLEGE JOB SPARKED HER PASSION FOR ENTERTAINING. "I was a teacher for 12 years but then stayed home with my son and wanted to do something. I started my website, Recipe Girl, in 2006 which shared entertaining ideas and recipes. Before I knew it, companies started contacting me to write recipes for them and it took off from there. I now collaborate with companies on products and even wrote a cookbook. It's fun and different and a career I didn’t plan on," she says.

When Lori and her family moved to the Valley from Lake Tahoe a year ago, they rented while they decided on an area to call home.

"We looked at so many houses and layouts and configurations. The kitchen would be a huge pull for me."

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North Scottsdale, specifically, DC Ranch, was what the family settled on, and they love the home they have opted to remodel.

"The home we found was a smaller model with a large yard for entertaining. I looked at the kitchen and thought I could craft something that would work for my career as well as our lifestyle which entails a great deal of entertaining."

Lori says the home has "good bones," and she has a clear vision for the design she wants: light and bright for the videography and photography necessary for her website, a friendly feel, and elements of farmhouse but not cookie cutter.

"I am not thinking gray and white but instead want more color in the cabinets and accent colors on the island. It needs to be easy to work in with an area for my husband to tend bar."

McKenzie Architectural Kitchens is the company Lori decided on for the renovations.

"We interviewed three kitchen design companies, however, owner Don McKenzie saw the vision and had amazing ideas. His interior designer Catherine Monaghan thought of things we hadn’t and took a genuine interest in the space."

"For us, it’s the focal point of the home. The kitchen is where everyone gathers, no matter how comfortable your family room is. It’s about hospitality; bringing people into my kitchen is my life."

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"WE WANTED LORI'S KITCHEN TO BE DIFFERENT, A MODERN FARMHOUSE. WE BROUGHT THESE ELEMENTS IN WITH HAND-FINISHES AND CUSTOM HANDMADE ASPECTS. THEY EACH REALLY STAND OUT." –CATHERINE MONAGHAN, INTERIOR DESIGNER WITH MCKENZIE KITCHENS

Courtesy of McKenzie Architectural Kitchens

HOOD Inspired by having a beautiful backdrop, the kitchen will house a gorgeous hood by Cabico Elmwood. "The inspiration for the hood was to bring in the light wood floors she selected. We picked a wood finish to compliment the floor, also introducing that into the bar area with floating shelves," Don says.

CABINETS "We didn't want the cabinets to look standard but more

ISLAND

like a vignette, and the backsplash will pull it all together,"

The island boasts a seafoam green color that was

Don says. He noted that they freed up wall space to

hand-applied with a shaving brush. "The paint finish

utilize the area in creative ways, instead of simply con-

has a beautiful artisan look, not a sprayed finish. There

structing a wall of cabinets.

is more texture than you usually see in paint finishes that are applied," Catherine says.

WINE STORAGE A towered wine area is being built to include room for both wine and glassware. It is not too symmetrical with nice juxtaposition, Catherine notes.

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THE COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE REMODEL ARE AS FOLLOWS: + KitchenAid (chosen brand for appliances) + Kohler (chosen brand for sinks and fixtures) + Nana Wall Systems (folding glass door in the family room adjacent to the kitchen to open up

/the home owner

Courtesy of McKenzie Architectural Kitchens

the room to the backyard) + McKenzie Architectural Kitchens (kitchen design company) + Cabico Custom Cabinetry (cabinetry choice for kitchen and great room area) + Metro West Wholesale (for wood floors) + Leslie Paige Interiors (interior design) Stay tuned for the finished product this spring!

Sara Waterman Photography

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Arcosanti Paolo Soleri was an Italian architect with a vision. After studying under Frank Lloyd Wright, he branched out

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Arcosanti was the brainchild of Paolo and is truly a place where architecture meets ecology. This translates to architecture that is sustainable for the environment with passive heating and cooling on-site and a passion for making living space healthier for its inhabitants. Paolo felt there were fundamental links between the way cities were designed and depression/anxiety. He created a place that is totally walkable, with easy access to work and play spaces, so there are no boundaries between work and living. No commute means more time to do things you are passionate about. Arcosanti was a labor that came out of this passion to expand Paolo's vision. Now 15 acres of development, all are built on the model he envisioned. Arcosanti has 75 residents who live there full-time. Tours happen daily, and it is a great day trip for art enthusiasts and architects. Overnight guest accommodations are available, and most notable are the beautiful bells that are crafted on-site and sold at Cosanti Gallery in Paradise Valley.

Arcosanti pours 300 pounds per day of bronze for bells.

Tourists can watch bronze pouring in the morning at different times, and there are beautiful vantage points to take in the views. The art culture at Arcosanti is unsurpassed, as visitors get exposure to Paolo's extraordinary philosophy. For the serious enthusiast, there is even a six-week workshop program to immerse oneself in the culture and contribute to a work project.

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Four Peaks Mining Co.

Four Peaks Mining Co. Store Four Peaks Mine was founded in the 1800s by miners looking for gold. It is now the only commercially mined amethyst mine in the United States and the only mine that is producing gemstones. The mine is so special that it is featured on the Arizona license plate between the four peaks.

The mine cannot be visited by hikers. It sits at 7,000 feet, and you can only get in and out by helicopter. For two weekends in April and September, helicopter tours of the mine are offered, and because it is active, visitors can go in and pick amethyst from the walls themselves.

For those looking to see the wonder that is Four Peaks without the helicopter tour, there is a piece of this beautiful history in Scottsdale. The Four Peaks Mining Co. Store is located within the OdySea in the Desert Complex and is interactive, with breakopen geodes that you can crack with a geode cracker. There is also a replica of the mine with 30 different minerals built into the wall to identify. Kids and adults alike can grab a miner's helmet and a clipboard to locate minerals from all over the world.

The store houses a variety of amethyst jewelry for sale, as well as a mineral garden and petrified wood in front. It is special to own amethyst from Arizona because it is mined here.

Visitors can stop in without admission, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Information provided by Susan Emberley at Four Peaks Mining Co. Store

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Atop Camelback Mountain is a 50-yearold castle that was started by dentist Mort Copenhaver. With no experience in architecture, Mort worked off a vision he sketched on a napkin and wanted to bring to life. He bought an inexpensive plot of land that was thought to be unbuildable and went to work with himself and a two-man crew. Over 12 years, the castle came to life, utilizing rock from Camelback Mountain. This made the castle blend beautifully into its surroundings and was an architectural feature that has made it stand out. The walls are 18 to 24 inches thick, with retaining walls that are 40 feet high. The craftsmanship shows as there are no stress cracks, even after 50 years.

Robert Pazderka, the castle’s third owner, bought the castle in 2014 and is currently renovating it.

“Mort was using it for fundraisers for his charitable dental work. People would come tour it on the weekends, and he raised money to help those who couldn’t afford needed dental work. My vision for the castle was to leave the front original and unchanged. I extended the deck to wrap around the front for a walk deck. I used the same stone look and kept the castle feel.

We’ve added an auto court circle with large panes of 11-by-11-foot glass, inspired by the Louvre in Paris. You can look into the castle and see the old stone, and then windows open to a spectacular view of the city.”

While Mort was eccentric in his elements of design—including a 22-person Jacuzzi, a skylight that opened and a fireplace with a waterfall in front of it—Robert has added more practical features, like double doors to open to a great room for added drama.

However, the fireplace and water feature are still intact. Copenhaver will open for tours when complete.

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