Paradise Valley, AZ January 2023

Healthy

A NEW YEAR

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Happy New Year!

January 2023 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Welcome to 2023! I don’t know about you, but there’s something about a new year that feels like the first day of school to me. It’s a clean slate ahead that’s filled with possibilities.

I don’t make resolutions (I mean, how many times can I promise myself that I’m going to finally go to the gym or stop eating desserts or that I’m really going to make time to clean out those closets?!), but I do take time to stop and reassess.

It’s like those reminders I set in my phone that remind me to do something … oh, it’s a new year? Ding! Time to do XYZ. Often, the turning of a new year is when I remind myself to be more mindful in my actions and not get so caught up in just my day-to-day to-do list.

If you’re like me, you’ll enjoy some of the health and mindfulness-focused stories we have in this issue.

Learn about Hollywood’s best-kept secret to losing weight, and yoga poses that boost your energy. Meet an architect who collects the famous Soleri Cosanti Original windbells, as well as the board chair for the Fiesta Bowl.

I hope you enjoy this issue and wish you the very best in 2023!

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18 Hollywood’s Best-Kept Secret to Looking Great and Losing Weight

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Our Town

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Local’s Choice

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

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How To

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Inspired By

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Fashion Forward

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Meet Sunfare

24 The Draw of the Bell

A Journey That’s Resulted in an Impressive Collection of Cosanti Windbells

30 Energizing Yoga Poses Get Invigorated

34 Touchdown for Good Randal Norton and the Fiesta Bowl

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: James Patrick Fitness model and yoga instructor Courtney Fox.

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1: Carol and Jim Hebets at the Vino con Stelle fundraiser, hosted by Gateway for Cancer Research. 2: Anthony Giglio, Mark Tarbell, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, and Richard J Stephenson at Vino con Stelle. 3: Mark Tarbell, Niki Tarbell, Nicole Nakaji, and Dr. Peter Nakaji at Vino con Stelle.

4: Judy Ackerman, Sandy Rife, and Shari Kanefsky at the Center for Jewish Philanthropy’s Women IN Philanthropy event. 5: Ellen Weiss, Rachel Finkel, Cayla Kay, and Jacqueline Kay at the Center for Jewish Philanthropy’s Women IN Philanthropy event. 6: More than 800 participants attended the 2022 Run for Ryan House in November. 7: The Big Dig for Kids event raised more than $751,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Sam Fox Opens DetroitStyle Pizza and Chicken Locale in Arcadia

$45 Million Capital Plan Announced for Iconic Esplanade Campus

345 Wealth Management Moves Into New Headquarters

Restaurateur Sam Fox continues his pizza-obsessed expansion in Arizona with a third location of his cult favorite Fly Bye, which recently opened just off Camelback Road and 40th Street. On the menu? Cheesy pan pizzas; golden buttermilk-dipped, hand-breaded chicken tenders; juicy chicken wings; eight housemade sauces; cheese fondue; spicy buffalo; and a variety of salads. The locale also has an expanded menu from its other two Valley locations.

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The Esplanade, located in the Biltmore area, will soon be fully renovated and upgraded. The $45 million project will add approximately 30,000 square feet of new amenity space and overhaul the existing buildings. There will be a new 16,000-square-foot, two-story central amenity building, which will include a full-service café and bar, collaborative workspaces, lounges, and game areas with pool tables and golf simulators. The second floor will feature a gym. There will also be a new 8,000-square-foot conference center. EsplanadePHX.com

Full-service financial services firm 345 Wealth Management, which is focused on comprehensive planning as it relates to the accumulation, distribution, and transfer of wealth, recently moved into its new headquarters office at 4835 E. Cactus Road. The firm was founded by industry veterans Dillan Micus and Patrick Kearns, and has already grown to nearly 20 financial advisors. The 3,000-square-foot office is in the rapidly evolving space near where Paradise Valley Mall used to sit. 365WealthMgmt.com

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Théa Mediterranean Rooftop to Open at The Global Ambassador Hospitality innovator and 12-time James Beard Award nominee Sam Fox recently announced the first of five original restaurant concepts that will open at his luxury hotel, The Global Ambassador, which is set to open in late 2023. Restaurant théa Mediterranean Rooftop will feature inventive cocktails, shareable plates, and exceptional fare inspired by the sun-soaked Mediterranean region, including various preparations of mezze, pasta, and coastal seafood with dips, flatbreads, vegetables, and marinated protein skewers.

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letter from the PUBLISHER

To new beginnings …

Ah … January! For many, New Year’s resolutions are set; goals, aspirations, self-improvement, and change are the focus. For me, it’s more than that. I see myself and all of us really, constantly evolving. There is no appropriate time or need to wait to start your shift. Jan. 1 is simply when people tend to choose it.

I have something for you—it’s a gift that I received from my grocery store cashier, Marlene.

One day in December last year, I stood in her line as I had many times before, and she suddenly said to me (as I gazed in autopilot), “Do you make New Year’s resolutions?”

I said back to her, “You know … honestly, I don’t. They never seem to work out for me, and then I just feel disappointed in myself.”

She responded back, “I have something for you.”

I waited in anticipation of what she would say next.

“It’s a book. It’s called ‘One Word.’ Have you heard of it?”

I replied, “No, what is that?”

She begins to explain in her own words the concept of the book, which in a nutshell, is really about finding one word (actually, the word finds you) that resonates with you for a whole year. It’s what you live by; it’s what you pay attention to in all that you do on a daily basis.

I was fascinated and thanked her for her insight, as it made so much sense to me.

I immediately got to my car, loaded up my groceries, pulled up Amazon, and bought the book. When it arrived, I soaked it up like a sponge. It’s a very quick, digestible, and easy read.

The word that found me was “discover.”

For all of 2022, I had this word saved as my home screen photo on my phone, so I saw it multiple times each day. I realized that by integrating just this one word for an entire year—the things I learned and opened myself up to—my growth was exponential!

I share this with you only to give you a new way to look at change and growth. It may not be as simple as setting a goal and achieving it. Sometimes you have to look at the whole picture and live it every day.

I hope you all have a wonderful new year, and may you live a life that is in constant evolution.

Be grateful, be kind, and live well, Tammy Fellows Owner/Publisher

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ARTICLE BY J.A.K. PHOTOGRAPHY BY J.P.S.

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“It all started with a phone number I found in the office trash can,” recalls John Stewart, Sunfare’s CEO and co-founder. It was 1997 and Stewart was running a small nutrition consulting business in Los Angeles with Sunfare President and Co-founder Carl Ferro. When he learned the number had been discarded with no follow-up, he made a return call and found himself talking to Kimberly di Bonaventura, then wife of Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who was the president of feature films for Warner Bros. She wanted someone to make healthy meals for Lorenzo and his friend, Joel Silver.

“Even though it was something we didn’t do—actually making and delivering the meals, which is now our entire model—it was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up,” offers Ferro.

And when di Bonaventura and Silver both enjoyed the food and slimmed down, news of the fledgling company spread quickly through the industry.

“I got a page early on from someone named Sandy Bullock. When I reached out to speak with her, only then did I realize it was actually CONTINUED >

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Sandra Bullock. Our sixth client! Mind blown,” says Stewart, laughing.

From day one and that first fateful call, Sunfare has been rooted in healthy eating—a natural progression from the nutrition consulting background already held by the company’s co-founders. That, combined with a listen-first approach to building the business, has led to their long-held belief that when it comes to dieting to lose weight, the food has to be delicious to be effective.

“Everything we do today, from a high level of customization to making our meals really flavorful, is tied to what our clients wanted from us in the beginning.

We learned that if we could make our product taste great and be a reflection of individual preferences, then the weight loss comes more easily because people are excited about what they’re eating,” Stewart says.

A client who comes to Sunfare to drop unwanted pounds is put onto one of two tracks: The Fat Burn Diet, a more aggressive approach in which clients can lose up to a pound a day (do the math and that starts to add up!), or the Signature Diet, a slow and steady approach that promises up to two pounds a week.

With Fat Burn, clients do an intermittent fasting style of eating, receiving two lean, gluten-, dairy-, and sugar-free meals, plus snacking produce, each day, while on Signature the approach is three meals and two snacks a day, with the food being highly tailored to a client’s height, weight, activity level, and ingredient dislikes. Both tracks are incredibly reliable but do require a level of commitment (as in, you have to eat the meals!) to work their magic.

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• Sunfare meals are made fresh every day with high-end, all-natural/organic ingredients, and delivered right to your front door, ready to heat up and eat.

• Celebrity clients mentioned with Sunfare in the media include Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, Ryan Seacrest, Debra Messing, Robert Pattinson, Marcia Cross, Paula Abdul, Charlie Sheen, and many others.

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An Effortless Way to Eat Right NO PLANNING, SHOPPING, COOKING, OR MESSY CLEANUP With Sunfare, simply go online to review your menu and make changes to ensure you’re getting something you want to eat. They take care of the rest!

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Help Yourself to Good Health “It’s always fun to have celebrity clients to point to, and certainly that’s been huge for validating that our product works really well, but it’s not our main focus.

For us, it’s about helping people look, feel, and live better. That’s what makes this so rewarding,” says Ferro.

Sunfare meals are made fresh and delivered daily, and provide an easy way to lose weight and eat healthily. To learn more about Sunfare and the programs it offers, including Family Dinners, visit Sunfare.com or call 866.786.3273.

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The Draw of the Bell Architect Eddie Jones Fell in Love With all Things Arizona—a Journey That’s Resulted in his Impressive Collection of Cosanti Windbells

ARTICLE BY GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOPHIA DUBOIS

Ever since he was a kid, Eddie Jones never had a doubt he’d have a career in architecture and design.

The founder of Jones Studio credits this passion to Encyclopedia Britannica, in which he saw a photo of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, a home in southwestern Pennsylvania, which is one of the iconic Arizona architect’s most acclaimed works.

The home is known for being the quintessential representation of Wright’s harmonious union of art and nature. One look at the multitiered home and cascading water flowing from it, and Jones, then just 6 years old, was hooked.

“It sparked an interest in something I couldn’t even spell at the time,” he recalls.

And that’s how the son of a petroleum engineer, raised in the oil fields of Oklahoma, got into architecture—and ultimately became a serious collector of Soleri’s Cosanti Original windbells.

Further architectural research also sparked an interest in all things Arizona.

In 1973, a year after earning his architecture degree from Oklahoma State University, Jones followed that calling to the Southwest.

“Between Frank Lloyd Wright, Soleri, and Arizona Highways, I fell in love with the Sonoran Desert. I packed up my beater Volkswagen, hit the road to move to Phoenix, and never looked back,” Jones says.

His first stop was Wright’s Taliesin West.

The second was Cosanti, the gallery, studio, and home of the late Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri, who Jones actually met during that visit. Then, he found a hotel.

Jones’ priorities were in the right order.

He purchased his first bell during that second stop. Today, it hangs among a hundred-plus that he has procured over the decades. Some are at his homes in Ahwatukee and Mexico, while others are proudly displaced in his Tempe studio.

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Jones estimates that he’s purchased an additional hundred more for family and friends.

Every time a baby is born into his family, he or she gets a tiny Cosanti bell. And at the end of a residential job, he gives a large one to clients as a housewarming gift.

The handmade pieces have been crafted by skilled artists since 1955, and are made using native clay and bronze. Each bell is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped in a sand mold created just for that single bell. Because they are composed of local earth and elements, it’s said the sound produced is also unique, distinctly Arizona, and cannot be duplicated by any other vessel.

Of course, this significance is not lost on Jones.

But the appreciation that led to him becoming an aficionado goes much deeper.

“They may be bells, but they are also very sculptural. They are representative of not only Soleri’s philosophy but symbolic of the desert,” Jones says.

Jones also enjoys spotting the bells during his travels around the globe or even in magazine photos, subtly hanging in the background of a photographer’s main focus. The most unexpected spot was at a monastery in the middle of nowhere just outside of Dallas. Jones was drawn to the architecture of the monastery and met the monk who lived there. The monk told Jones the bell had been a gift.

Every sighting brings an immediate connection.

“Whenever I see one hanging from a firescape in Manhattan or Tokyo, you know you have a friend there,” says Jones.

And no matter how many bells he adds to his impressive collection, Jones continues to see and embrace each one for the unique and special piece of art it is, as if he’s admiring it for the first time.

“I never get tired of simply looking at them and never get tired of hearing them. It’s like a painting I’ve owned for 10 years but there’s always something new to see,” Jones says. “They continue to bring me joy.”

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E N E R G I Z I N G YO G A P OS E S TO B O OS T YO U R M O O D // Dancer Pose (Natarajasana)

These yoga backbends will invigorate you, open up your heart space, and help boost your energy.

All you need is your mat, an open area in your house or outside, and good vibes! To warm up for these postures, you may enjoy Cat-Cows and Sun Salutations with cactus arms. Always be kind to your body and give yourself permission to add more or back off as needed.

// Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

// Dancer Pose (Natarajasana)

Dancer is a beautiful balancing pose that opens your entire front body. Start standing and bend one knee, bringing your heel toward your glute. Reach your right hand back to grab your foot and trust yourself to lean forward as you kick into your hand. Lift your chest as you reach and extend forward. Hold this pose for 5-10 breaths on each side.

// Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

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This is a backbend that will excite your nervous system. Begin in a kneeling position with your hands on your low back. Lift your chest and lean back, placing your hands on your feet. If it’s comfortable, you can

// Half Bow Pose (Ardha Dhanurasana)

drop your head back. If this variation is too deep, you can keep your hands on your hips or tuck your toes underneath to create a shorter reach. Hold this pose for 10 breaths.

// Half Bow Pose (Ardha Dhanurasana)

This backbend helps stimulate the adrenal glands, which fight fatigue, increase blood flow, and stimulate digestion. Begin on your belly with your legs hip-distance apart. Bend your right knee to reach back and grab your outer ankle. Kick into your hand as you lift your chest and thigh off the mat. Reach your left arm forward and your left leg back. Hold this pose for 5 breaths, then switch sides.

// Wild Thing Pose (Camatkarasana)

// Wild Thing Pose (Camatkarasana)

This pose helps to unfold your heart and mind, boosting your confidence. From Down-Dog, lift your right leg up and shift forward to plank. Spin to the edge of your left foot and curl back through your upper body, while slowly stepping your right foot behind you. Reach your top arm forward, extending from your heart, expressing your strength. Hold for 5-10 breaths.

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Randal Norton

After high school, Norton went on to play collegiate basketball at the University of Redlands. He moved back after graduation to begin his career in accounting. Once established—thanks in great part to those early lessons—Norton began to get involved in the community, initially by coaching basketball at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and serving on its board.

“In 2001, a friend encouraged me to look into the Fiesta Bowl,” says Norton. “I was familiar with the game but was inspired to learn that it is also a local organization made up of more than 3,000 business and civic leaders that—through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, and its year-round events such as the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe—provide critical support to the community.”

By 2002, Norton joined the organization’s Yellow Jacket Committee. Over the next decade-plus, he served in several leadership roles within the committee, eventually being named to the Fiesta Bowl board of directors in 2015.

Randal Norton and the Fiesta Bowl

Discipline. Empathy. Camaraderie. Perseverance.

“These are just some of the things I learned from my early athletic career in Arizona,” says Randal Norton, whose family moved to the Valley from Minneapolis when he was 13. “Thanks to sports—basketball, baseball, and track—I found my place at Paradise Valley High School, despite being the new kid.”

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“In addition, each year the Fiesta Bowl awards grants to nonprofits statewide that provide services within our core pillars of youth, sports, and education.”

ARTICLE BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOPHIA DUBOIS

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Earlier this year, Norton—who is also the lead client service partner and regional managing director with Deloitte, LLP—was named the Fiesta Bowl board chair for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons.

In his role, he oversees the governance of the board and helps lead and promote the nonprofit organization, its prominent role in college football, and its extensive community efforts.

According to Norton, the charitable efforts are many, including the following.

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The Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program, which in November 2022 provided $2,500 awards to 400 teachers for a total of $1 million in giving.

KABOOM! Playground Builds, through which volunteers from the Fiesta Bowl and KABOOM! come together with community partners to build playgrounds and multipurpose sports courts for areas in need.

The Arizona Milk Producers Youth Football Clinic, a clinic that teaches fundamentals while building confidence, a strong work ethic, and providing motivation that will help kids succeed on and off the field.

More than $3 million annually in charitable giving to nonprofit organizations around the state of Arizona that serve youth, sports, and education.

“In addition, each year the Fiesta Bowl awards grants to nonprofits statewide that provide services within our core pillars of youth, sports, and education,” says Norton. “This year, we were able to award grants to 40 organizations, positively impacting more than one million Arizonans.”

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LEGGINGS 3 WA Y S ARTICLE BY HALEY WILLIAMS

Our suggestions for styling faux leather leggings As we move through the season of spandex when most of us feel we’d rather not leave our stretchy pants, we wanted to feature three distinct looks using the same pair of Foil Snake Print Faux Leather leggings from Spanx.

Whether you’re brunching with the babes or getting ready for date night, these versatile leggings can carry you through from casual to chic. While there are endless ways to wear them, we’re going to show you three ways to start styling them today.

BRUNCH A FTER BA R R E Who doesn’t love a good brunch with the girls after your workout complete with mimosas to celebrate? Our suggestion is to layer your tank with loose layers and a light jacket to swiftly transition you from the barre to breakfast. Don’t forget a cute tote or bag. Consider throwing in any makeup or face wipes you may need for freshening up on your way.

MOTO MAMA What we love about Spanx is their inherent ability to elevate your look, regardless of the occasion. Pair them with edgy booties or colorful pumps for a more elegant aesthetic. Consider a chunky sweater with some unexpected details like the bare shoulder shown here, a thick boucle or intricate detailing.

SAT U R DAY SPORTS CH IC Whether you’re headed to a child’s sports game or a bar to watch the big game with your friends, leggings offer the structure and flexibility you’ll want. Layers are life for this look. We tied a button-down around the waist and added fur-lined high tops to provide practical footwear.

Snag some of the key details of the outfits here!

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Playing With Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden

DE S E RT B OTA NI CA L GA RD E N The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut enliven the Garden trails, while a selection of her paintings and small sculptures fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun, and universe. DesertBotanicalGarden.com JANUARY 6TH - JANUARY 8T H

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Purely Classical

SYMP H O NY H A L L P H O E N I X Violinist Steven Moeckel, the beloved former concertmaster of The Phoenix Symphony, returns to Symphony Hall as a soloist for Mozart’s graceful and ornate third violin concerto with its lively, elegant dances. Musical giants from the classical era form this program, brimming with great and powerful music. PhoenixSymphony.org JANUARY 21ST - 29 TH

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

WE ST WO R L D O F S C OT TS DA L E Barrett-Jackson returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale for its annual Scottsdale Auction, with more than 1,800 collector cars crossing the auction block with No Reserve. In addition to the automobile auction, the automotive lifestyle event features an exhibitor marketplace, hot laps and thrill rides, off-road experiences, collector car symposiums, live music, and more, as well as the Future Collector Car Show and the Barrett-Jackson Cup. Barrett-Jackson.com CONTINUED >

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JANUARY 22ND

Arizona Concours d’Elegance

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S C OT TS DA L E C I V I C C EN T E R Approximately 100 of the world’s rarest and most valuable collector cars from all eras will be showcased at the Arizona Concours d’Elegance to be considered for judging and exhibition. This is the first year the event will be held at the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center—previously, it was held at the Arizona Biltmore resort. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org JANUARY 27TH - JANUARY 29 T H

Totally '80s

MA DI S O N C E NT E R F O R T H E A RTS Relive rock, R & B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mister, Cher, Rush, Kool & The Gang, Tommy Tutone, and more at this event that celebrates the 1980s. Music is performed by The Phoenix Symphony. PhoenixSymphony.org JANUARY 28TH

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The pARTy

P H O E NI X A RT MUS E UM | 6 :30 P M Phoenix Art Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, The pARTy, kicks off its widely anticipated exhibition "MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene." The intimate evening will transform the museum’s Cummings Great Hall into a spectacular entertainment venue. During the evening, Patsy Tarr, president of the 2wice Arts Foundation and the founder and publisher of 2wice magazines and books, will be honored. PHXArt.org

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