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Happy Holidays!

December 2022 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

For me, it’s the smell of my mom’s holiday cookies. That’s how I know the holidays have arrived. She made them when I was growing up, making the dough ahead of time and freezing it so that my sister and I could then cut it into shapes and decorate it. There would be sugar sprinkles, regular sprinkles, frosting, and chocolate chips waiting to decorate with. The smell of those cookies always immediately makes me feel loved and wraps me in the warmth of family memories.

The holidays are here, and as the spirit of the season is among us, we often try to replicate what made it feel so magical to us in our youth. The traditions we set for our own families often mirror some of what we experienced as a child, whether it is the smells, the sounds, the lights, the holiday activities—or a combination of it all that reflects that best.

In addition to cookies, for us, it is also gathering for an afternoon of family time with grandparents, aunts, and cousins, and a pile of presents in the middle.

We also spend an evening as a family, dressed in pajamas and with cups of hot chocolate, driving around and looking at lights. And, we adopt a family to give them some cheer at the holidays, too.

This month, we wanted to highlight the magic of the season and what our city has to offer that helps spread holiday cheer. We include some of the big holiday events around the Valley, a gift guide, and some community members share their favorite traditions, as well.

We also showcase a stunning home, a man with an amazingly successful second career, a whirlwind trip to Europe, and more.

While this season can be beautiful for some, it can be painful and lonely for others, especially those who have recently lost a loved one. In the true spirit of the season, let’s take care of those in our community who need assistance or who are alone. My hope for you this season is that you feel love and peace, and that we all remember to take care of each other, extending grace, empathy, and love.

Happy holidays and see you in 2023!

Yours,

MICHELLE GLICKSMAN, EDITOR @SCOTTSDALECIT YLIFEST YLE

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All the Events You Need to Keep Your Calendar Merry and Bright

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Inspired Selections to Give as Gifts—Or Buy for Yourself

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The Pursuit of a Culinary Dream Results in a Second Career

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1: Jennie Heal, Trevor Zerilli, and Susan Casper at the Ronald McDonald House Charities' Heart of the House Island Party. 2: Karen SpanglerPhillips and Kerry Schulman at the Heart of the House Island Party at Hotel Valley Ho. 3: Everest, a therapy dog, at Gabriel's Angels A Night of PAWSibilities gala. 4: Joe and Michelle Griffith, and Jessica and Gary Fairbanks at Gabriel's Angels A Night of PAWSibilities gala. 5: Catherine and Lance Harmon at Gabriel's Angels A Night of PAWSibilities gala. 6: Rich and Kim Tarnopolski at Gabriel's Angels A Night of PAWSibilities gala. 7: The Champagne Skirt Diva at Gabriel's Angels A Night of PAWSibilities gala.

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15: Evan Sakrison, Ellie Kalberer, Kristine Dosick, Doris Huang, Jazmine Cole, and Tyler Yerkovich at Goodwill's Empower breakfast.

16: Tucker Kaufmann, Hannah Ebeling, Madison Brake, and James Lock at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona's Empower breakfast. 17: Jim Hayden and Justice William Montgomery at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona's Empower breakfast.

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Rowan Opens at Scottsdale Quarter Those looking for a place to get their ears pierced in a safe and comfortable environment—as well as for a large selection of earrings—can visit the new Rowan location at Scottsdale Quarter. Rowan’s licensed nurses are trained to pierce the entire ear perimeter, conch, and tragus with a hollow needle or single-use piercing device. They’re all about clean jewelry—earring designs are hypoallergenic; nickel-, brass-, and zincfree; and only use ethically sourced materials expressly suited for freshly pierced ears. HeyRowan.com

YC’s Mongolian Grill Opens New Scottsdale Location

Chef Joey Maggiore of The Sicilian Butcher Inks Deal With Savory Fund

YC’s Mongolian Grill, which has been a locally-owned and -operated Valley staple for more than 30 years, recently opened its newest Scottsdale location at 14850 N. 87th St. Like its other destinations, guests make their own meal creations from a choice of noodles, rice, proteins, fresh veggies, and their famous Asian-inspired sauces.

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The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker are growing! The Scottsdalebased restaurant group The Maggiore Group and private equity firm Savory Fund recently announced that the companies formed a capital growth partnership to expand those two restaurant concepts. Within the next four years, The Maggiore Group and Savory will grow from three locations of The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker and open nearly 20 new units in Arizona and beyond.

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New Eats at ZuZu ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho recently released new menus. From brunch delights like Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, Short Rib + Sweet Potato Hash, and a Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich to savory dinner features, including Korean Chicken Wings, Citrus + Five Spice Pork Belly, and PanSeared Icelandic Salmon, there are endless new dishes to try—not to mention an all-new Brookie and some new petite desserts. HotelValleyHo.com Photography by ZuZu

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The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa Debuts Tipsy Grinch Experience The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch recently debuted its Tipsy Grinch pop-up holiday experience. The holiday lounge will feature over-the-top holiday decor with a Grinch-inspired theme, and seasonal craft cocktails served in festive glassware throughout this month. Guests can also enjoy a menu of house-made pretzels and churros prepared by the resort’s culinary team. A portion of the proceeds from the holiday experience will benefit the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

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PHX Architecture Celebrates 20 Years PHX Architecture recently celebrated its 20-year firm anniversary.

President Erik B. Peterson, AIA, guides over 30 architects and designers, bringing many iconic projects to life, including The Arizona Biltmore, Wigwam Resort & Golf, Desert Mountain Country Club, Desert Highlands Golf Club, and Mirabel Golf Club. The company specializes in lifestyle design, includ­ing luxury, bespoke res­i­den­t ial, golf club­houses, boutique resorts, and distinctive restaurants. PHXArch.com

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I don’t know about you, but the day after Thanksgiving, I begin to blast the holiday tunes. It always puts me in the best mood! It tends to drive my kids a little nuts, but I can’t help it. The holiday spirit is floating around everywhere you turn … ’tis the season to be jolly! The holidays are my favorite time of year, so much hustle and bustle, festive events, holiday lights, delicious food, divine cocktails, endless traditions, and of course, fun times and traditions with friends and family.

Some of my favorite traditions include ...

The night of Thanksgiving we do a family ornament exchange, and each person brings an unmarked wrapped tree ornament. It is a game of acquiring your favorite ornament with three possessions and two steals allowed as they get unwrapped. Another tradition takes place on the morning of Christmas Eve. We gather with family for a wonderful breakfast and then pack up family meals that we shopped for earlier and create an assembly line to put them all together, then we drive to find those in need to hand them out—it feels so good! Lastly, on the night of Christmas Eve, we always give our boys new pj’s to sleep in, and my husband and I exchange them for each other, as well!

I hope you can find the spirit of the holidays. If you need encouragement, check out the famous movie Scrooged, starring Bill Murray (one of my favorites).

At the end of the movie, he encapsulates so well the true meaning and joy that can come this time of year.

It is so magical, and he is right—we can all have this joy, every day, all year long!

We hope you enjoy the magic of the holiday season!

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

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JUST IN TIME FOR FALL. With temperatures cooling down for comfort, it’s time to embrace the outdoors and explore the modern chic vibes of Hotel Valley Ho. Bask in the tropical patio and explore the expansive new fall menu at ZuZu. Find your inner peace and unwind in the VH Spa and see what else this Scottsdale gem has to offer.

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No matter what they do, each holds significant meaning.

To kick off the holiday season, we caught up with some of our advertisers to find out what tradition they most look forward to each year.

Maybe you have a similar tradition or maybe you are inspired by one of these. However you mark the season, we hope it’s meaningful and wonderful.

JULIE BURGESS Burgess Law Group

The Burgess Law Group (BLG) is proud to support the New Song Center for Grieving Children, a program of Hospice of the Valley, by adopting families for the holidays. The firm hosts an annual tree-trimming party so the BLG team and their children can collect and wrap gifts for New Song families. The organization is open to children, teens, and young adults in the Valley, grieving the death of a loved one.

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MARK CANDELARIA Candelaria Design Associates

Mark Candelaria is known for his architecture, cooking, tours of Italy, and his zest for life. In addition to spending time in Italy every September for his Candelaria Design Tour Italy, he is planning on taking his family back there to celebrate the holidays for their second time. They look forward to seeing the beautiful lights and sights in Rome and ringing in the New Year once again at the iconic Harry’s Bar on the Arno River in Florence.

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John Stewart and his family like to celebrate all holidays, but a favorite tradition is getting together on Christmas Eve with friends and family for a huge seafood feast. They bring in shrimp, lobster, crab legs, caviar, and “all the fixin’s and trappings,” as well as lots of champagne. He says they talk, laugh, and the kids run around—it’s a great way to relax and enjoy a special time with the people they love.

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’Tis the season for holiday events galore! Read on to find out what’s happening at must-attend festivities across the Valley.

Scottsdazzle Old Town Scottsdale During Scottsdazzle, Old Town Scottsdale is full of holiday spirit with whimsical decor and sparkling lights twinkling throughout the streets. This series of events last through Dec. 31 and has something for everyone, including craft workshops, wine tastings, dining events, family-friendly activities, traditional holiday celebrations, and more. Visit the website to see the full event calendar. Scottsdazzle.com Enchant Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Enchant might be the world’s largest holiday light event experience, encompassing over 10 acres, and featuring a dazzling installation of over four million sparkling multicolored lights creating a one-of-a-kind, story-themed walkthru maze. There’s also a holiday tree that’s 100 feet tall. The event, which goes through the end of December, offers an ice-skating trail, live entertainment, interactive games, Santa visits, and a holiday marketplace featuring local artisans. EnchantMagic.com Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale A Scottsdale tradition, hop aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and experience a winter wonderland of holiday lights and displays. No trip to the park is complete without a spin on the historic Charros Carousel or a cup of hot cocoa from Hartley’s General Store.

Lights are available nightly through Dec. 30.

Santa will be there on specific nights, too.

TheRailroadPark.com Christmas at the Princess Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale A winter wonderland in the middle of the desert, Christmas at the Princess is an annual must-attend event, whether you stay at the resort for the night or just visit for the evening.

Ice skating, colorful characters, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment all season long are what’s in store at this holiday tradition.

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’TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY EVENTS GALORE!

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The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle ArtSpace Phoenix, Scottsdale “The Immersive Nutcracker,” which runs through Jan. 2, 2023, is an ideal family outing, featuring whimsical animated characters alongside footage of professional ballet dancers via immersive projections.

Immersive-Nutcracker.com The Nutcracker Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix Ballet Arizona takes to the Symphony Hall stage in grand fashion with this holiday classic, with performances happening from Dec. 9-24. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with Ib Andersen’s “The Nutcracker,” as Tchaikovsky’s classical score is masterfully performed by The Phoenix Symphony. BalletAZ.org ZooLights Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix You’ll find adventure everywhere at this Valley holiday tradition at Phoenix Zoo. This season promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with all-new animal lanterns and light displays, an enhanced Santa experience, and a new music and light

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show that will take you around the world.

Happening now through Jan. 15, 2023.

PhoenixZoo.org Phoestivus Downtown Phoenix Phoestivus, presented by Community Food Connections, is returning for its 13th year in a new location in Downtown Phoenix. The two-day outdoor holiday market is held Dec. 14-15, and features more than 200 small businesses, music, live art, and delicious food. The free event is open to all ages and features locally grown and produced gifts for a unique shopping experience. Phoestivus.com Las Noches de las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix A Valley tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias is an experience filled with sparkling luminarias and twinkling holiday lights.

Musical performances, entertainment, and holiday delights line the Garden’s iconic trails at this holiday must-attend event held on select nights through December. DBG.org World of Illumination Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale

Each World of Illumination (WOI) drive-thru light show features a milelong animated show set to music.

WorldOfIllumination.com Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular Bell Bank Park, Mesa Billed as “one of the largest holiday entertainment experiences in the country,” the Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular debuts this holiday season with an immersive Christmas Town, including six million lights, synchronized pyrotechnics, live entertainment, a ride-on attraction through “Sweet Street,” a Miracle Market, and more. The event goes through Jan. 1, 2023. PrattBrothersChristmas.com Arizona Lights in the Night Thompson Event Center, Mesa Valley families can look forward to the Thompson Event Center’s return of the Arizona Lights In The Night holiday-themed drive-thru light show, happening now through January 2023. The event includes seemingly endless lights, bigger-than-life candy canes, Christmas trees, snowmen, and more. ArizonaLightsInTheNight.com

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Holiday Gift Guide INSPIRED SELECTIONS TO GIVE AS GIFTS—OR BUY FOR YOURSELF The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re wondering what to get those on your list, we’re here to help. From culinary options to organization gems and pottery to linens, these should speak to even the pickiest of recipients.

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These wheel-thrown stoneware Face Vases measure 5” x 3.5” and feature handpainted glaze and underglaze. $52 each at JVazPottery.com

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The ICEbOX makeup organizer—a celebrity favorite—is available in a variety of sizes and styles. Each organizer is made using a real diamond to polish every cut edge of the acrylic. And, each ICEbOX requires over 450 meticulous steps to hand-fabricate. $275-$970 at SherrieBlossom.com

This Fleur de Sel + French Butter by See Salt has been flying off the shelves. It’s pure grass-fed butter that has been reduced to powder and studded with See Salt’s fresh fleur de sel. $18.95 at AJ’s Fine Foods and SeeSaltTaste.com

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Poetry in a Bottle, founded by award-winning author and filmmaker Alexandria Rizik, combines Rizik’s passions for both poetry and wine—each bottle contains an original poem as a creative interpretation of each wine’s specific taste, custom artwork, and full-bodied flavor. Price varies. Blendtique.com/poetry

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These Blue Ribbon Handblown Eco-Friendly Wine Glasses with Blue Hue were handmade using traditional handblown techniques, and were made from recycled glass. As part of the UNICEF Market, they also help give back. $99/set of 6 at Market. UNICEFUSA.org

The Classic Six Shooter from local Queen Creek Olive Mill is a collection of the company’s favorite picks in miniature 60ml bottles: White Balsamic Vinegar, Bacon Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Balanced Olive Oil. $48.95 at QueenCreekOliveMill.com

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Designed with an ode to fashion and function, this The Parker pickleball bag by Georgie & Lou features interior pockets that hold pickleballs and also has a place for your paddle. Made with vegan leather. $136 at GeorgieAndLou.com

For a safe, sunless tanning glow, try Infinity Sun’s Glo on The Go Mousse and PhydraLuxe Body Wash from “Celebrity Spray Tanner,” Scottsdale resident, and Inifinity Sun Founder and CEO Veronique Munro. $75/set at InfinitySun.com

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The Bergy Bag is an innovative, fashion-forward cooling cosmetic bag, founded by Scottsdale’s Heather Dziedzic. It has patent-pending technology that keeps cosmetics cool. $130 at BergyBag.com

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Home Sweet Home A STUNNING HOME ON A UNIQUE LOT

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“It’s one of my favorite neighborhoods, so it was really special to get this project,” says Erik B. Peterson of PHX Architecture.

Peterson’s clients approached him in 2020 with a unique challenge.

They had purchased a home that was situated on what he calls a “quirky lot.” Although it faced Camelback Mountain, it didn’t take advantage of the views. It was also a perimeter lot, so the sounds of the gates opening and closing could be heard.

After looking at the home and the lot, Peterson saw the potential.

They decided to tear the house down and begin from scratch.

The result is a stunning home that fit the client’s vision, which incorporates the incredible views of the mountain, a modern design, and eliminates any sounds from the gates.

“They wanted modern but the whole community has a traditional take, so we needed it to be in that transitional zone where it had modern elements but a traditional bend,” Peterson explains. “We designed an

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H-shaped plan that allowed for a double courtyard.

The entire design was about the views to the mountain, and keeping a clean, traditional look that uses traditional materials in a more modern way.”

The design allows someone to walk in the front door and not only see the views, but it also speaks to the continuity of that element—even the peak of the fireplace cabana mirrors the mountain’s peak.

The kitchen was designed to feel more like artwork than a typical kitchen.

“We wanted to create a kitchen that didn’t necessarily feel like a typical kitchen. It feels like a piece of artwork in the room rather than here’s cabinets, here’s appliances,” Peterson says.

Peterson explains that they worked closely with the interior design firm Smyth House to bring the project to life.

“I loved that this project was in Casa Blanca, and I loved that this was kind of a new look for us here.

It has a more LA-vibe to it,” Peterson says. “And for me, it’s all about the client, and I’m just glad that we were able to show them what could be done on this lot and how working with an architecture firm can help you utilize the best concepts for an interesting lot design. When you hire a great design team, we’re able to make something not so great, great.”

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FINDING A NEW PATH PURSUIT OF A CULINARY DREAM RESULTS IN A SECOND CAREER FOR THE FOUNDERS OF WANDERING DONKEY TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR AND EPIC CATERING CONCEPTS

The birth of the Wandering Donkey seems not so long ago to high school sweethearts Lance and Beth Smith. There have been many twists and turns for them since the days of proms to that very special day in early September of 1977 when they said “I do” to one another.

The one thing that has always been important to these two, and some of the best memories they have, is breaking bread with old and new friends.

They’ll tell you joy is easily found when bellies are full and stories are told. Beth will tell you there’s no shortage of stories when it comes to Lance.

“He’s a talker!” she says, although you’re likely to hear her complain in fun, “Not that one, again!”

No matter, if you wind up in their path, you’ll find a heartfelt welcome and newfound friends with good food and drink very close by.

Many have met Lance at the Arizona Cardinals home games, near Gate 2 on the flight deck of State Farm Stadium. He’s the guy verbally tempting you to taste the food they’ve been serving up at the Wandering Donkey since the last Super Bowl held in Arizona back in 2015. The odds are you’ll be able to find them back at the same venue in 2023!

To this day you can still find the original Donkey traveling the city streets here in the Valley of the Sun and beyond. Just a little over a year ago it wandered

into North Scottsdale. Without too much searching, you will find the home of the Wandering Donkey Taqueria & Tequila Bar on the western slopes of the McDowell Mountains at the crossroads of East Bell Road and Thompson Peak Parkway.

The meat of this story begins here.

After decades of success in the corporate world, just over 10 years ago, Lance embarked upon a new and exciting career path, which he calls in humor his midlife crisis. He was finally ready to discover if his passion for the culinary arts could be the space that would make his family and work life even more rewarding. Keeping himself closer to the gourmet kitchen that he loves to cook in at home for family and friends was a part of his inspiration to take the ultimate leap of faith, never dreaming he would become as diverse within the robust food scenes that are here in Arizona!

With a small fleet of four gourmet food trucks, a successful restaurant, and a thriving catering company, thousands of hungry Arizonans, and many tourists and business travelers to our state, are grateful for the professional move that culminated from the Wandering Donkey Taqueria & Tequila Bar, with their food truck still wandering the streets of our city, serving up tasty burritos, bowls, and taco plates. Finally, there is also Epic

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Catering Concepts, which is responsible for serving the special guests of the largest and most prestigious public and private events taking place each year here in Arizona.

The epiphany came in late 2011 while watching the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race.

“I shouted to Beth in the next room, ‘I think I want to switch my primary mode of transportation from being a passenger in a jet to driving and cooking from my own gourmet food truck!’” Lance says, referring to his wife of 45 years and his business partner over the past 10 years.

Beth’s reaction to the declaration made by her husband?

“Do it … you would be perfect for the job!” Beth says of her immediate response. “He had already proven himself to be a great chef over the years. I never had any doubt he was made for this. As expected, Lance took it to heart.”

Three months later, he transformed a City of Glendale Fire Department retired hazmat truck that he bought at auction, turning it into the Smiths’ first gourmet food truck, Grilled Addiction, and hit the streets, never to look back.

“On that first day out, we found a little back road near one of the Deer Valley Industrial parks. I remember within an hour we had sold about 25 plates. The daily plate counts quickly escalated from there to an average of more than 50 per service. We felt if we could continue to maintain that average, our success would only become greater and greater,” Lance says.

At one point, the small fleet of trucks numbered four, each representing a different cuisine. The second brand being the Wandering Donkey, was grilled Mexican fare. Today, they feed hundreds, sometimes thousands, in a single day, Lance says.

The business’ success propelled the venture beyond the Smiths’ wildest expectations, which inspired Beth to quit her office job to commit to the family business full time.

Over the past decade, the Smiths’ path has led them not only down the many streets in Arizona but also to the opening of two restaurants, the latest a year ago in North Scottsdale.

“Just when we thought we had done it all, Lance expanded us with another arm to our business, a full-service catering company called Epic Catering Concepts,” Beth says.

In fact, they will be exclusively serving up elevated food offerings to thousands of VIP guests of the Phoenix Thunderbirds charity at the WM Phoenix Open, specifically at the four-day Bird’s Nest concert series event taking place Feb. 8-11, 2023. WanderingDonkey.com

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10 DAYS, FOUR COUNTRIES A WHIRLWIND, FLOATING EUROPEAN ADVENTURE It had always been a dream of mine to show my children Europe. I wanted to ignite the same spark for travel that I had, and to show them other cultures, history, and landscapes.

As a travel writer, I’m lucky enough to see the world. They’ve been lucky enough to explore some locales with me, but this would be their first trip overseas.

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At Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain

I wanted to show them as much as possible, but we had limited time. The solution? A cruise.

While you may think of cruises as floating cities (and they can be!) complete with mini water parks, shows, and restaurant venues, they’re also a great way to be able to see multiple locales in a limited time frame—in our case, six destinations in four countries in seven days. (We added on days at each end so we would have extra time in Rome.) You go to sleep in one country and wake up in another without ever leaving your room. Perfect.

So, this past July, off we went.

With several large suitcases between us, my husband, son, daughter, and I headed to the airport to fly to Europe.

After 23 hours of traveling we arrived, a little disheveled but excited, in Rome.

For a wonderful two days, we explored.

First up—after a very long night’s sleep at Salt River Palace Hotel—was a tour of the Vatican, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

We marveled at the paintings and sculptures, and waited on line to see the stunning Sistine Chapel. We wandered around the city, stopping

by Trevi Fountain, where we tossed in coins and made wishes, and the Pantheon, and then settled in for some pasta at a cute outdoor restaurant in Piazza Navona, where live music swirled through the plaza.

The next day we headed to Civitavecchia, where we boarded the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Bliss cruise ship. We were ready to explore some of Europe’s highlights, with the same room to come back to each night. Not having to change hotels every time we visited a new city made our trip that much easier—as did the ready-when-wewere breakfast buffet each morning.

Our first stop was Naples, Italy, where we set up a tour through Viator that took us to Pompeii, about 30 minutes away. Pompeii is an ancient town that was preserved after the explosion of Mount Vesuvius covered it in ash in A.D. 79. We were able to explore everything from homes to artwork, and yes, the plaster casts of some of those who perished in the explosion. Even my teenagers were fascinated.

The next day the cruise ship stopped in Livorno, so we took a bus to Florence, which was about 90 minutes away. (There is also a train that goes between the port and the city.) Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio (the famous bridge), seeing Michelangelo’s “David” (housed at the Galleria delli’Accademia), and shopping at some

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outdoor markets were all on our list. Also on our list? Several stops for gelato. Yet, I still think we were able to eat a dessert when we were back on the ship that night!

The next day found us in Cannes. There is so much to see nearby there, so we booked an excursion through the ship that began in Cannes, then took us to the outdoor market in Nice (have you seen the pebble beach?), then to Monaco, where we watched the changing of the guards at the Palace (the prince was in residence!), before heading to Monte Carlo, where we drove on some of the streets used for the Grand Prix and saw the famous casino. It was one of our longest days, but the tour guide kept us entertained with anecdotes about the areas (they take care of you on the tours!) as we drove and directed us on what we should see during the exploration time.

Our next stop was Palma Majorca, Spain. A beautiful locale though most things were closed, so we were able to head back to the ship and relax by the pool for a while.

It was good we were able to have an easy day since our next stop was quite busy—Barcelona, Spain. Again, we booked a tour through Viator, and our tour guide was wonderful. We were in a small group and covered a lot of ground. From Gaudi’s Park Güell with its gingerbread-inspired houses to the Olympic stadium, we saw it all.

We ended the day exploring Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, with its stunning stained-glass windows.

It was then back to the ship for dinner and an evening show, and when we awoke the next morning, we were back in France, in beautiful Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica and the birthplace of French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte. We toured the area, did a little shopping, and then spent some time in the Mediterranean Sea. It was a bittersweet night that night because we packed up. It would be our last night on the ship, and when we woke up the next morning we would be back in Italy, at the Civitavecchia port.

We were sad to disembark our floating home the next morning, but we had another stay at the River Palace Hotel booked again. We spent two more days exploring—from the Colosseum where we took an underground tour to the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps—before it was finally time to head back home to the United States.

It was a busy trip, but one that left an impression on all of us. History and culture, indeed.

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LOCAL HOSPITALITY TEAM ORGANIZES ROCK THE ROOFTOP TO BENEFIT LOCAL NONPROFITS Earlier this year, Riot Hospitality Group, which is headquartered in Scottsdale and known for Cake Nightclub, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, The Clubhouse at Maya, The District, Hand Cut Chophouse, Farm & Craft, El Hefe, and Riot House, quietly launched a community relations arm—Riot Gives Back.

This fall, they are quiet no more.

On Dec. 2, they—along with partner 345 Wealth Management—will host Rock the Rooftop under the stars on the WET Deck at the W Scottsdale. The concert will light up the night with an intimate-yet-explosive performance by Bailey Zimmerman, who recently made history on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart by becoming the first artist to place three career-opening entries in the Top 10 simultaneously. Zimmerman’s style, a mash-up of timeless American country, rafter-rattling arena rock, and authentic storytelling, has earned him more than 400 million global streams in the past few years alone.

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Zimmerman will be joined by Nate Smith, recently named to the Country Now Artists to Watch list after exploding onto the scene with Wildfire, which went viral with more than three million views on TikTok. Rounding out the evening with a late-night performance is Loud Luxury, a Canadian EDM duo comprised of Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace that is setting charts across the globe on fire with electronic music anthems. The duo’s most popular “Body” is certified Diamond in Canada; multiplatinum in Australia, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S.; and platinum in the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden; and their recent follow-up song, Love No More, has more than 150 million streams on Spotify.

Proceeds from the concert benefit Riot Gives Back’s mission to support first responders, military members and their families, and children, as well as Make-A-Wish Arizona, which grants life-changing wishes for Arizona children with critical illnesses.

Tickets start at $75 at RockTheRooftopFest.com.

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The City Lifestyle

Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does.

To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.)

Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amounts up to $3,000 each.)

With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed.

“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue.

“We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.”

City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

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The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

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Mr.: You Can Hear the Song of This Town

P H O E NI X A RT MUS E UM Phoenix Art Museum’s newest exhibit features vivid large-scale paintings, drawings, and installations by one of today’s most popular Japanese artists. Influenced by anime and manga, Mr. creates feverish graffiti-inspired paintings and sculptures that explore tragedy, trauma, and fantasy within Japanese society and among a global audience obsessed with social media. The exhibition features nearly 50 works by the former protégé of Takashi Murakami. PhxArt.org

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11th Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight

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Gold Palette ArtWalk

S C OT TS DA L E ' S A RTS DI ST RI C T 6 :30 P M This week's ArtWalk in the Arts District is one of the special Gold Palette ArtWalks, with extended hours and special experiences. This one, which coincides with Scottsdale’s

Scottsdazzle event, features holiday-centric artwork, gifts for the art lover, festive entertainment such as strolling carolers, a visit from Santa, and other jolly experiences. ScottsdaleGalleries.com D E C E M BE R 1 0 T H

Sippin’ Series: Holiday Cocktails

SCOT TSDALE C EN TER FOR THE PE RFO RM ING A RTS | 7:00 PM Enjoy a variety of fun cocktails for the holiday season. The Sippin’ Series is an intimate deep dive into the world of cocktails, wines, and spirits. Each event in the series focuses on a central beverage and seeks to further develop knowledge on the topic through an in-person experience. Light bites are included. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org D E C E M BE R 1 5T H

World Ballet Series: Nutcracker

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 7:00 PM Step into the whimsical, magical world of one of the most beloved fairy tales. A part of the World Ballet Series, “The Nutcracker” is performed live by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers, gathered to bring the most beloved holiday tradition to life. The family-friendly experience is accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets, and classic Marius Petipa choreography.

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Family Fun Holiday Fair & Marketplace

ARIZONA BOARDWALK | 11:00 AM At this family-friendly event, take professional photos with Santa, play in a snow blizzard, and enjoy live entertainment on the center stage. There will also be bounce houses and slides, face painting, coloring contests, and more. Free outdoor event. AZBoardwalk.com D ECEMB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/S C OT TS DA L E

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