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Ninety minutes at Four Peaks Brewery.
ENTERTAINMENT
Both food and entertainment are on the menu at the famous Organ Stop Pizza.
22 Hot Dates Arizona State Fair, Phoenix Fashion Week, Railfair ‘17, Rendez-Zoo, Lost Lake Festival.
MUSEUMS &
40 ATTRACTIONS XX Enjoy top-notch dining at museum restaurants.
56 Valley of the Sun: Joanie Simon The food blogger talks recipes, ingredients, and favorite local restaurants and locales.
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where now 24 Fabulous Food Fests Eat and drink your way through the month at the plethora of food festivals around the Valley, including the Arizona Taco Festival and Mac & Cheese Fest.
26 Pumpkins, Festivals, Food Pumpkins, spice and everything nice, from fun foods to pumpkin patches and Halloween events.
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The Essential Phoenix+Scottsdale Welcome to the food issue, and the debut of Epicure! Satisfy your food cravings at a variety of festivals (pg. 24), enjoy a feast for your senses at a restaurant with a view (pg. e8) or dine in a historic home (pg. e10). Also, pumpkin-inspired eats and events are big this month (pg. 26), and it’s the perfect time to explore local hikes (pg. 27). 90 MINUTES IN:
60-minute tours explore the Four Peaks Production facility and Tasting Room. Both locations require participants to be 21 or older, and to wear closed-toed shoes. Tours are offered Friday evenings and Saturdays, depending on the location. Free tickets are available on the Four Peaks website. 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe, 480.303.9967. 2401 S. Wilson St., Tempe, 480.634.2976. www.fourpeaks.com
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Arizona State Fair
Arizona’s state fair, first held in 1884, is back for another year. Experience the thrill of an amusement ride, try your luck at a carnival game, indulge your food cravings with fair food (deep fried pumpkin pie or deep fried pork belly on a stick!), catch a show or attend a concert (Snoop Dog, Cake, Gin Blossoms, Rick Springfield, Marilyn Manson), interact with animals at the petting zoo, participate in cooking or eating contests, and so much more. Gates are open W-Su. Tickets required. www.azstatefair.com
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1 PHOENIX FASHION WEEK > OCT. 57 Fashion hits the runway at this premier Southwest event. Held at Talking Stick Resort, the designs of national and international designers are showcased throughout various fashion shows. And, shop the garment district. www.phoenixfashionweek.com
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2 RAILFAIR ’17 > OCT. 78 Model train displays and exhibits, vintage railroad equipment, free tours of the Railroad Museum and The Roald Amundsen Pullman Car, demonstrations, live entertainment and concessions at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. www.therailroadpark.com
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RENDEZZOO > OCT. 14 Two simultaneous events occur at the Phoenix Zoo: A full sit-down dinner and a ZooFari Party, which includes food tastings and samplings in a more casual environment. Dancing, a raffle and silent auction too. www.rendezzoo.org 3
4 VENETO TRATTORIA’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT > OCT. 1320 Popular Italian restaurant Veneto Trattoria celebrates its 20th anniversary (in the same location, with the same chef and many of the same staff members!) with a special $20 three-course menu. www.venetotrattoria.com
5 LOST LAKE FESTIVAL > OCT. 2022 More than 40 musical acts perform over three days on multiple stages at this festival at Steele Indian School Park. Food, games and art too. www.lostlakefestival.com
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The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin at Scottsdale Performing Arts
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Artist Paige Bradley at Desert Mountain Fine Art
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Howie Mandel at Stand Up Live
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Phoenix Suns vs Brisbane Bullets
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America at Talking Stick Resort Casino
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Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake (day 3 of 3)
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Yoga in the Rainforest at Butterfly Wonderland
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Jim Florentine at Rick Bronson‘s House of Comedy
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Ramon Ayala at Wild Horse Pass Casino
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Joanne Jolee at Mesa Arts Center
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Fall Music in the Garden Concert Series at Desert Botanical Garden
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Regina Carter at Musical Instrument Museum
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Night for Sight at Dominick’s Steakhouse
“Barefoot in the Park” closes at Desert Stages Theatre
Bernstein and Robbins: A Broadway Celebration at Symphony Hall
“Chapter Two” closes at Herberger Theatre Center
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At this Oct. 7 food and drink festival, choose samples from a variety of more than 50 craft beers from regional breweries, and many unique bacon dishes. Also available—unlimited bacon strips. Yes, unlimited. Plus, a bacon-eating contest. Take a break from the suds and grub and play giant Jenga and cornhole; listen to live music; and enjoy the surroundings of Scottsdale Stadium, the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Tickets start at $49. Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. www.baconandbeerclassic.com 24 W H E R E C I T Y N A M E I M O N T H Y E A R
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Fabulous Food Fests Eat and drink your way through the month at the plethora of food festivals around the Valley. It’s a foodie paradise, dished out by some of the best local restaurants.
Mac & Cheese Fest On Oct. 7, indulge comfort food cravings at the Mac & Cheese Fest, where local restaurants serve up samplings of the comfort food favorite in combinations ranging from basic mac to green chile mac to pizza mac. Valley chefs will also share and demonstrate their mac & cheese recipes and techniques, and at the Mac & Cheese S’Mac Down, participants compete to win the Golden Noodle trophy. If a break from food is needed, head over to the Big & Cheese game deck, with its ping pong, giant Jenga and more. Craft beer and other drinks available, as well. Tickets start at $15 for general admission; food and drink tickets are extra. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7134 E. Stetson Drive. www.macandcheesefestaz.com
Dish It Out More than 60 top-rated restaurants gather to offer food samples at this event at High Street on Oct. 22. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and created to raise money to fight childhood hunger, the event also features live music by local bands, and a competition of celebrity chefs competing for the title of Dish It Out Champion. 21-plus only. Tickets start at $75 for general admission. High Street, 5415 E. High St. www.dishitoutaz.org
Taste of Gilbert Experience the food, music, retail offerings and more of Gilbert and the East Valley at this Oct. 21 festival at Freestone Park. Created to showcase Gilbert’s culinary experience, attendees can sample foods from local eateries; shop at the marketplace filled with local businesses; listen to live music from country sensation Shari Rowe, The Ultimate STP Experience and Afterglow, as well as music played by a local DJ; and stop by the Fun Zone, filled with games such as Jenga, cornhole and wall toss. A family friendly event, kids enjoy the special arts and crafts and creative areas meant just for them, too. Free entry; food and drink for purchase. Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert. www.tasteofgilbertaz.com
Set amongst the stunning backdrop of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, Cooks & Corks spotlights Arizona’s top chefs and world-class winemakers for a night of tastes and sips. On Oct. 20, wander the stunning space under the stars while listening to live music performed by local talent, take part in a silent auction featuring amazing gifts from local restaurants and retailers, and step into the Fotobot booth to take a selfie to commemorate the evening. The event, hosted by Scottsdale League for the Arts, benefits local arts programs. Tickets start at $125. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive. www.cooksandcorks.org
Arizona Taco Festival From chicken, beef, pork, seafood and veggie to dessert tacos—and everything in-between—this event is a taco lovers dream. More than 50 restaurants from across the state gather to serve all types of tacos at this Oct. 14-15 event. In addition to taco tastings, lucha libre wrestlers battle for supremacy, top mixologists create unique margaritas, and restaurants battle for $10,000 in the taco competition. Take part in a hot chile pepper-eating contest or a taco-eating contest, and then dance the day away to live music. Also, attendees can enjoy a tequila expo, margarita expo and Chihuahua beauty pageant. The event is family friendly, too, with a special kids’ zone. Tickets start at $12 for general admission. Tacos are $2 each. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road. www.aztacofestival.com 25
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Starbucks may have the Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the Valley of the Sun has scrumptious pumpkin foods to try, plus enchanting pumpkin gardens and fun Halloween events that make for a spooktacular month.
4 PUMPKIN TREATS Pumpkin becomes a popular ingredient during the month of October. Make sure to try one of these favorites before the month is up. Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes: Light and fluffy, these pancakes present with a beautiful orange hue from the puréed pumpkin and a light crunch from the toasted pecans. Char Kitchen + Bar, The Shops at Hilton Village, 6107 N. Scottsdale Road. www.charkitchen.com
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HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH At Mother Nature’s Farm, children can pick a pumpkin; decorate it; take a hayride; and enjoy the Adventure Maze, straw bounce and air bounce from Oct. 1-31. $. 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. www.mothernaturesfarm.com PUMPKIN PATCH Pick a pumpkin, visit animals at the petting zoo, pan for gold, explore the Hay Maze, take part in Western games, and enjoy a hay ride or train ride Oct. 1-31 at Macdonald’s Ranch. Closed Tu (except Oct. 31). $. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. www.macdonaldsranch.com PUMPKIN DAYS & CORN MAZE From Oct. 1-Nov. 5, explore a pumpkin patch, 6-acre family corn maze, mini corn maze, and a haunted corn maze at Tolmachoff Farms. Also, a petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, jumping pillow and other activities. Closed various days. $. 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. www.tolmachoff-farms.com PUMPKIN & CHILI PARTY This event at Schnepf Farms runs from Oct. 5-29 and features everything from a pumpkin patch to a roller coaster, a BMX show to a
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petting zoo, bonfires to fireworks (Fri. and Sat. nights), Zombie Hayride Paintball, a 4-acre corn maze and more. Open Thu-Su. $. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. www.schnepffarms.com HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR & CAR SHOW Free family fun includes a Halloween-themed car show with trunk-or-treating; costume contests for kids, families and pets; a kids’ dance party; live music; giveaways and food samples on Oct. 20, 6-8 pm at The Shops at Norterra. 2460 W. Happy Valley Road. www.norterra shopping.com ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN View one-of-a-kind pumpkin carvings from master sculptor Ray Villafane Oct. 20-29, 10 am-9 pm, at this free event at Carefree Desert Gardens. Carving demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin pie eating contests, a beer garden, food and more. 101 Easy St., Carefree. www.carefree pumpkingarden.com PUMPKINS AT THE PEAK This Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm event at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort benefits St. Mary’s Food Bank. Find live music,
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treats, games and crafts at the poolside carnival. Costumes encouraged. $ or canned food items. 7677 N. 16th St. www.squawpeakhilton.com BALLOON SPOOKTACULAR This event on Oct. 27-28, 5-10 pm at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, features tethered hot air balloon rides, a balloon glow, fireworks, live music, a KidsZone, a Spook Trail, a marketplace, costume contests and candy for trickor-treaters. $. 7555 N. Pima Road. www.saltriverfields.com STRANGE GARDEN Encounter weird sights, fun tricks, enchanting creatures and Mad Botanists at the Desert Botanical Garden Oct. 27-28, 5:30-8:30 pm. A Monster Bash dance, live performances, pumpkin carvings and more, too. Free pumpkin for those 12 and under. Free with garden admission. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. www.dbg.org CAVE CREEK WICKED Daytime (family friendly) and nightime (21-plus) event with town-wide trickor-treating, a haunted house, music, a petting zoo, costume contests, saloon tour and more. Oct. 28, 11 am-4 pm, then 6 pm-2 am. Cave Creek. www.cavecreekwicked.com
Spiced Pumpkin Brittle: Made in small batches, this handstretched, buttery, crisp brittle is made by the local Lehi Valley Trading Company, using pumpkin purée, pepitas, spices and cinnamon. Order on the company’s website, or find the brittle at AJ’s Fine Foods, Fry’s Food & Drug Stores and Bashas’ Grocery Stores. www.lehivalley.com Pumpkin Spice Waffles: The light and fluffy pumpkin spice waffles are back for another season at U.S. Egg. U.S. Egg, multiple Valley locations. www.useggrestaurant.com Pumpkin Cupcakes: Savor the taste of the season with one of these cupcakes from Sprinkles. The treat is laced with ginger, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon, and topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Sprinkles, 4501 N. Scottsdale Road. www.sprinkles.com
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Many trails traverse Piestewa Peak, ranging in difficulty from easy to extremly difficult. The locale, named in honor of Army Spc. Lori Ann Piestewa, the first known Native American woman to die in combat in the U.S. military, is the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains (after Camelback Mountain) and sits within the Piestewa Peak Recreation Area within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. For a moderate hike, try the 1.5-mile Nature Trail. The trail can be rocky and tricky at times, but offers stunning scenery. The Nature Trail joins the longer Freedom Trail for approximately a half-mile, and both guide hikers around the circumference of mountains, rewarding efforts with views of the city and park. Neither of these trails heads to the summit. To climb to the top of Piestewa Peak, hikers must navigate the Summit Trail, a 1.2-mile hike that incorporates a more than 1,200 foot elevation gain. The Summit Trail is rated extremely strenuous and difficult by the City of Phoenix, and should only be attempted by more experienced hikers. To access the Nature Trail trailhead, head to the Apache picnic area at the end of the entrance road in Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area. 7200 N. Squaw Peak Drive. www.phoenix.com/ parks/trails
Beginning hikers find the perfect trails at Papago Park. There are multiple hikes to choose from, ranging from a half-mile to 2.7 miles. All are easy, and depending on the trail, hikers are rewarded with views of the iconic Hole-in-theRock rock formation, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Municipal Golf Course and/or Desert Botanical Garden. The dirt 2.3-mile Double Butte Loop Trail offers the most comprehensive hike through the park, while the paved 825-foot Hole-in-the-Rock Trail takes hikers straight to the unique rock formation. The trails throughout are generally smooth, with little elevation. Papago Park is divided into the west side and east side by Galvin Parkway. Follow the signs for the trailheads. 625 N. Galvin Parkway. www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails
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The iconic Camelback Mountain (named for its unique shape resembling a camel), offers hikers a challenging climb that’s rewarded with stunning 360-degree views. Choose from two trails, which begin on opposite sides of the mountain. Each gains about 1,200 feet before they meet at the 2,704-foot summit. Access the Cholla Trail from a side street called Cholla Lane. Though the trail to the top is longer, it is a more gradual climb. The Echo Canyon Trail begins from a parking lot off of Paradise Valley’s McDonald Drive on the rockier, northwest side of the mountain, and is so remarkably steep at some points that handrails and fences were permanently installed for assistance. 5700 N. Echo Canyon Parkway; 6300 E. Cholla Lane, Paradise Valley. www.phoenix.gov/parks 27
the guide Entertainment October Organ Stop Pizza Enjoy food and entertainment, all at one unique locale. Organ Stop Pizza—a Valley favorite for more than 45 years—is home to the nation’s largest Wurlitzer pipe organ. Enjoy a meal while professional organists play everything from Bach to rock (and yes, they take song requests!) for crowds of up to 700. Menu choices include appetizers, pizza, pasta, a salad bar, ice cream and beer/wine. Note: Bring cash—no debit or credit cards are accepted. 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480.813.5700. www.organstoppizza.com Valley Map T22
Bars, Nightclubs & Lounges BOTTLED BLONDE Pin-up themed cafe
and beer garden. 7340 E. Indian Plaza, 480.970.1112. www.bottledblondeaz.com Scottsdale Map E6
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DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW
Arizona-born Dierks Bentley doesn’t live here anymore, but the country star chose the Valley for his Whiskey Row saloons. The masculine joint has a ceiling-mounted stage, big booths (some upholstered in camouflage) with self-serve beer and liquor taps, and hearty American grub for lunch and dinner daily. 4420 N. Saddlebag Trial, 480.945.4200. Scottsdale Map E6; 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.794.1477. Tempe Map E5; 323 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.467.8595. www.dierkswhiskeyrow.com Valley Map V22 HI FI KITCHEN & COCKTAILS Music-centric,
retro vibe. Late-night food service and a cocktail menu that features milkshakes with a boozy touch. Indoor/outdoor space encourages power-lounging, and lures sports fans with
three huge projector screens and 35 TVs. 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, 480.970.5000. www.hifiscottsdale.com Scottsdale Map E6 MAYA DAY + NIGHTCLUB At this Las Vegas-
vibe nightclub, cabanas, daybeds and multiple bars sit on the periphery of a swimming pool, and renowned DJs perform frequently. 7333 E. Indian Plaza, 602.810.0736. www.mayaclubaz.com Scottsdale Map E6
Breweries & Tasting Rooms ARIDUS WINE COMPANYA Scottsdale tasting
room for a Willcox-area (southern Arizona) winemaker. 7173 E. Main St., 520.954.2676. www.ariduswineco.com Scottsdale Map K4 BLASTED BARLEY BEER COMPANYAmple space
to taste Blasted Barley’s very first brew (an orange chocolate stout) or meander through drafts from Phoenix, Chandler, Tucson, Flagstaff, Williams and beyond state lines. Decadent snack: popcorn with pieces of smoked pork belly, bacon, Parmesan and sage. 404 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.967.5887. www.blastedbarley.com Tempe Map E4
CARLSON CREEK VINEYARDThis Willcox vineyard
and winery opened a tasting room along the ArtWalk route in Old Town Scottsdale. 4142 N. Marshall Way, 480.947.0636. www.carlsoncreek.com Scottsdale Map I3 FOUR PEAKS BREWING COMPANY Brew Pub. Kilt
Lifter ale, Hop Knot IPA, an oatmeal stout and other Tempe-brewed beers accompany pub grub. 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe, 480.303.9967. Tempe Map F7; tasting room (no food) 2401 S. Wilson St., Tempe, Tempe Map H4; Sonora Village, 15745 N. Hayden Road, 480.991.1795. www.fourpeaks.com Valley Map I19 HUSS BREWING CO.The tap room features
house and fellow-Arizona brews, 20 handles at a time. 1520 W. Mineral Road, Tempe, 480.264.7611. www.hussbrewing.com Valley Map U17 LDV WINE GALLERYThe Rhone varietals of south-
eastern Arizona’s Lawrence Dunham Vineyards (Syrah/Petite Syrah, Grenache, Viognier) are poured by the taste or glass from an art-gallery bar and on two patios, and also sold by the bottle. Closed M-Tu. 6851 E. 1st St., 480.664.4822. www.ldvwinegallery.com Scottsdale Map L1 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 29
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MCFATE BREWING CO.Scottsdale’s small-
batch brewpub pairs snack plates, greens and wood-fired pizzas with house-brewed taps and rotating guest brewery taps. McFate Brewing Co. labels include cream ale, stout and barrel-aged sour golden ale. 7337 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 480.994.1275. Valley Map L18; 1312 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.656.9100. www.mcfatebrewing.com
DESERT DIAMOND WEST VALLEY Desert
Diamond’s West Valley casino is located in Glendale, and features 40,000 square feet of space, with 1,089 games. 9431 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, 623.877.7777. www.ddcaz.com Valley Map M11 FORT MCDOWELL CASINO Slots, keno, bingo,
blackjack and card room. Open 24 hours. East of Fountain Hills in the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, 800.843.3678. www.fortmcdowellcasino.com
Valley Map Q18 PEDAL HAUS BREWERY Crowd-accommodating
facility with precise brews in development and Euro bites in circulation. 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.314.2337. www.pedalhausbrewery.com Tempe Map E5
Valley Map K24 LONE BUTTE CASINO A casino floor, high-
limit slots room, bingo, Cities Bar & Grille, an Irish-themed bar called Lucky’s, and a concert venue. Open 24 hours. 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com
SU VINO WINERY Wine Bar. An urban winery
featuring grapes grown in Texas but blended in Scottsdale. 7035 E. Main St., 480.994.8466. www.suvinowineryaz.com Scottsdale Map K3
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Valley Map Y18 TALKING STICK RESORT CASINO Slots and
table games, keno, showroom featuring tribute productions and ballroom hosting touring concerts. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community. Oct. 6: Jim Norton. Oct. 7: Marshall Tucker Band. Oct. 14: America. 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.850.7777. www.talkingstickresort.com
CASINO ARIZONA Slots, blackjack, keno
and live entertainment. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community. Oct. 27: Masters of Puppets. 524 N. 92nd St., 480.850.7777. www.casinoarizona.com Valley Map Q20 CLIFF CASTLE CASINO Slots, blackjack and
live poker, plus bowling, dining and live shows. 555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde, 928.567.7900. www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com
Valley Map M19 VEE QUIVA CASINO Almost a thousand slot
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machines, dedicated bingo and poker rooms, table games, and live local and touring concert acts. Open 24 hours. 15091 S. Komatke Lane,
Laveen, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map X12 WILD HORSE PASS CASINO Slots, poker and
table games. Regular live music in the lounge and touring concerts in the showroom. Open 24 hours. Adjacent to Chandler in the Gila River Indian Community. Oct. 8: “Million Dollar Quartet: The Musical.” Oct. 15: “What a Night: Jersey Boys Meet Mamma Mia.” Oct. 20: Ramon Ayala. Oct. 28: “Hollywood‘s Greatest Game Shows,” hosted by Bob Eubanks. 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map Y17
Comedy Clubs THE COMEDY SPOT Oct. 5-7: Tom Clark. Oct. 12-14: Jason Resler. Oct. 19-21: Geoff Keith. Oct. 26-28: The Improvisors. 7117 E. 3rd
Ave., 480.945.4422. www.thecomedyspot.net Scottsdale Map I5 RICK BRONSON’S HOUSE OF COMEDY Oct. 4-8: Chris Franjola. Oct. 11-15: Chris Redd. Oct. 18-22: Jim Florentine. Oct. 2529: Steve Simeone. High Street, 5350 E. High
St., 480.420.3553. www.houseofcomedy.net Valley Map G17 STAND UP LIVE Oct. 6-7: Howie Mandel. Oct. 13-15: Gary Owen. Oct. 20-21: David
Spade. CityScape, 50 W. Jefferson St., 480.719.6100. www.standuplive.com Phoenix Map K3
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Concerts/Shows by Venue
MESA ARTS CENTER Four theaters make up the
performing arts portion of this 7-acre campus. Through Oct. 8: ”King Thrushbeard.” Oct. 6: Take Me To The River. Oct. 7: The Minimalists. Oct. 7, 21: ”Carnival of Illusion.” Oct. 13: Andrew Bird. Oct. 13-28: ”The Three Musketeers.” Oct. 17: Ludovico Einaudi. Oct. 21: Joanne Jolee. Oct. 21-22: “Beethoven‘s Ninth Symphony,” presented by The Phoenix Symphony. Oct. 25: Home Free. Oct. 25: Hudson. Oct. 27: Day of the Dead. One E. Main St., Mesa, 480.644.6500. www.mesaartscenter.com Valley Map S21
DESERT STAGES THEATRE A busy playhouse with two stages. Through Oct. 8: “Barefoot in the Park.” Oct. 6-Nov. 5: “Hairspray The Broadway Musical.” Oct. 20-Nov. 19: “The
dark at the top of the stairs.” 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.483.1664. www.desertstages.org Scottsdale Map C5 HERBERGER THEATER CENTER Oct. 4-6: “Hamlet and Zombies!!!,” presented by Arizona School for the Arts. Oct. 5-22:
“Chapter Two,” produced by Arizona Theatre Company. Oct. 19: “Ghosts & Goblins & Witches, Oh My!,” presented by Center Dance Ensemble. Oct. 20-Nov. 4: “Building The Wall,” produced by iTheatre Collaborative. Oct. 28-Nov. 19: “Madagascar—A Musical Adventure,” presented by Valley Youth Theatre & Herberger Theatre. 222 E. Monroe St., 602.258.9481. www.herbergertheater.org
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MUSIC THEATER This instrument-collecting museum
Phoenix Map G5 MARQUEE THEATRE Medium-sized, no-seat
theater with an affinity for up-and-coming rock bands. Oct. 4: Rakim. Oct. 12: Whitey Cummings. Oct. 14: Macklemore. Oct. 17: Gojira. Oct. 18: KMFDM. Oct. 24: Echosmith. Oct. 27: Issues. Oct. 29: Trevor Hall. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.829.0707. www. luckymanonline.com Tempe Map C4
has a theater with performances each month. Performance tickets can be purchased in addition to museum admission or on their own. Oct. 3: Extreme Acoustic Ensembles featuring Bill Dutcher, Seth Loveless, Tom Mein. Oct. 4: Skerryvore. Oct. 5: Vieux Farka Touré. Oct. 6: Danilo Pérez: “PanaMonk.” Oct. 6: Marc Broussard. Oct. 7: Irma Thomas, Blind Boys of Alabama. Oct. 8: Loudon Wainwright III. Oct. 10: Radical Face. Oct. 11: Savion Glover, Marcus Gilmore. Oct. 12: Inti-Illimani. Oct. 13-14: Shawn Colvin, Larry Cambell, Teresa Williams. Oct. 15: Julie Fowlis. Oct. 16: Julian Lage, Chris Eldridge. Oct. 17: David Sanborn Electric Band. Oct. 21: Lorrie Morgan. Oct. 24: Las Migas. Oct. 25: Sarah Jarosz, The Brother Brothers. Oct. 27: Regina Carter. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17
ORPHEUM THEATRE A historic theater built in 1929. Oct. 4: Father John Misty. Oct. 29: Silent Sundays: Lon Chaney in
“The Unknown.” 203 W. Adams St., 602.262.7272. www.orpheumtheatrephx.com Phoenix Map I1 SYMPHONY HALL The opulent home of the Phoenix Symphony. Oct. 6-8: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer‘s Stone.” Oct. 13-15: Bernstein and Robbins: A Broadway Celebration. Oct. 20-21:
“Beethoven‘s Ninth Symphony.” 75 N. Second St., 602.262.7272. www.phoenixsymphony.org Phoenix Map J5 TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA Home of the
NBA’s Phoenix Suns, WNBA Phoenix Mercury and the Arena Football League’s Arizona Rattlers, as well as the site of national touring shows. Oct. 7: Marco Antonio Solis. Oct. 8: Scorpions, Megadeth. 201 E. Jefferson St., 602.379.7800. www.talkingstickresortarena.com Phoenix Map M5
Events & Festivals RUN FOR RYAN HOUSE 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN Oct. 7. Runners, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers,
dogs, teams and virtual runners are welcome at this fundraising event benefiting Ryan House, a nonprofit providing palliative or respite care to children diagnosed with life-limiting diseases and their families. Mesa Riverview Park, northwest corner of Dobson and Rio Salado Parkway. www.ryanhouse.org
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NITEFLITE Oct. 13-14. Two-night event beginning
FOUR PEAKS OKTOBERFEST AT TEMPE TOWN LAKE Oct. 13-15. Outdoor
Bavarian-themed festival with local and international foods, 30-plus varieties of beer, music, dancing, rides, contests, sports and more. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. www.fourpeaksoktoberfest.com THE ORIGINAL PHOENIX GREEK FESTIVAL Oct. 13-15. Ethnic cuisine, cooking demos,
cathedral tours, kid zone, folk dancers, entertainment, shopping. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Ave. www.phoenixgreekfestival.org LOST LAKE FESTIVAL Oct. 20-22. This
new three-day, multi-format music festival celebrates Phoenix and the surrounding area. More than 40 musical acts ranging from the iconic to of-the-moment national talent, and regional and local artists; food and beverage offerings; and large-scale and nostalgic sport and game-style experiences. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Road. www.lostlakefestival.com NIGHT FOR SIGHT Oct. 28. Some of the
Valley’s biggest CEOs and local celebrities join together for this event, which benefits the Foundation for Blind Children. Luis Gonzalez, a senior advisor to the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be awarded with the 2017 Visionary Award. Dominick‘s Steakhouse, Scottsdale Quarter, 15169 N. Scottsdale Road. www.seeitourway.org
Live Music Clubs CRESCENT BALLROOM Mid-size venue in the
heart of downtown Phoenix. Free live music every day, and ticketed regular regional and national touring acts. 308 N. 2nd Ave., 602.716.2222. www.crescentphx.com Phoenix Map G2 HANDLEBAR J Country music, ample dance
floor (with free lessons every W), broad patio, and menu of steaks and barbecue. 7116 E. Becker Lane, 480.948.0110. www.handlebarj.com Valley Map K18 LAST EXIT LIVE Reliable rock club in
the Phoenix warehouse district. 717 S. Central Ave., 602.271.7000. www.lastexit live.com Valley Map R15 MARQUEE THEATRE Medium-sized,
no-seat theater with an affinity for up-and-coming rock bands. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.829.0707. www.luckymanonline.com Tempe Map C4 PUB ROCK LIVE Strip mall rock club.
8006 E. Roosevelt St., 480.945.4985. www.pubrocklive.com. Valley Map Q18
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RHYTHM ROOM Blues and roots by local
fixtures and touring acts. Frequent benefits, jams and all-star showcases. 1019 E. Indian School Road, 602.265.4842. www.rhythmroom.com Valley Map O15
AZ ON THE ROCKS Rock-climbing gym with
a yoga studio. 16447 N. 91st St., 480.502.9777. www.azontherocks.com Valley Map I19 BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY This public
gun and arrow complex is owned and operated by Arizona Game & Fish Dept. and offers a 67-point main range, small-bore, high-power rifle, pistol and other specialty ranges, trapand-skeet fields, sporting clay courses and archery ranges. Closed M-Tu. 4044 W. Black Canyon Road, 623.582.8313. www.azgfd.gov
THE NASH Recognized by Downbeat Magazine
as one of the top jazz venues in the country. Oct. 1-31: 5th Year Anniversary Cellebration welcomes some of the biggest names in jazz. www.thenash.org. 110 E. Roosevelt St., 602.795.0464.
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VALLEY BAR Cocktail lounge, old-school
games (Skee-Ball, pinball), good grub from Short Leash Kitchen, and a 250-capacity room for live music, stand-up comedy and other human tricks. 130 N. Central Ave. (basement accessible by alley), 602.368.3121. www.valleybarphx.com. Phoenix Map H3
ICE DEN The practice rink of the NHL’s Arizona
Coyotes hosts public skating sessions, amateur leagues and local tournaments. 9375 E. Bell Road, 480.585.7465.Valley Map I20; 7225 W. Harrison St., Chandler, 480.598.9400. www.coyotesice.com Valley Map X17 LUCKY STRIKE This 21st-century bowling
Sports
center offers a free game (based on availability) with lunch before 3 pm, a 21-and-up policy after 9 pm, and a four-lane private suite geared for groups. CityScape, 50 W. Jefferson St., 602.732.5490. www.bowlluckystrike.com
ARCADIA ICE ARENA Indoor ice rink with
limited public skating; call for daily schedule. 3853 E. Thomas Road, 602.957.9966. www.arcadiaice.com Valley Map P17 ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL See the site of the
2015 and 2008 Super Bowls—and our Cardinals. Oct. 1 vs San Francisco 49ers. Oct. 15 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers. www.azcardinals.com. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 602.379.0102. Valley Map N11
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track that’s part-indoors, part outdoors. All gear provided. Pavilions at Talking Stick, 9119 Talking Stick Way, 602.302.7223. www.octaneraceway.com Valley Map M19
PHOENIX SUNS NBA Oct. 9 vs Utah Jazz. Oct. 11 vs Portland Trail Blazers. Oct. 13 vs Brisbane Bullets. Oct. 18 vs Portland Trail Blazers. Oct. 20 vs Los Angeles Lakers. Oct. 23 vs Sacramento Kings. Oct. 25 vs
Utah Jazz. Talking Stick Resort Arena (downtown Phoenix), 201 E. Jefferson St., 602.379.7867. www.nba.com/suns Phoenix Map M5 TOPGOLFThis interactive golf venue has
three floors to swing from. Aim microchipped golf balls at colored targets throughout the range. Earn points when playing one of seven games, fit for pros and new players alike. Both Valley locations include an expansive indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar serving innovative, upscale bar food, with more than 200 TVs to catch the game between swings. Topgolf Scottsdale at Riverwalk, 9500 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.240.2402. Valley Map N20; Topgolf Gilbert, 1689 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert, 480.240.1282. www.topgolf.com Valley Map W24 UPTOWN ALLEY Forty bowling lanes,
a two-story laser-tag course, 80-plus video/prize games, bars, billiards, televisions and a full-service restaurant. 13525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, 623.975.7529. www.uptownalleysurprise.com Valley Map K8
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Upscale sports grill cuisine, more than 30 HD flat-screen tvs to watch the sports games of your choosing and live music on weekends, with a patio view of the Fountain Hills fountain. 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.816.4625. www.allamericansportsgrill-az.com
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Valley Map L24 ALICE COOPER’STOWN Rock ’n’ roll and sports
memorabilia, a wall of game-tuned televisions, a beer garden with a stage, and substantial, carnivorous fare. Three blocks from Chase Field and across the street from US Airways Center. 101 E. Jackson St., 602.253.7337. www.alicecooperstown.com Phoenix Map O4 BLUE 32 Tons of TVs—each separately tunable,
to indulge various team allegiances—and a menu that goes beyond wings and beer. Locations include: Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.621.3080. Valley Map H17; 6348 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, 480.248.7002. www.blue32 sportsgrill.com South of Valley Map Z24 GOLDIE’S SPORTS CAFE Pasta and wood-
Valley Map L20 HALF MOON SPORTS GRILL The Highland
location of this sports bar re-christened itself Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill to reflect an allegiance to Chicago’s sports legacies and legends, and features crackercrust pizzas and Eli’s cheesecakes. 2121 E. Highland Ave., 602.977.2700. Valley Map O15; 288 E. Greenway Parkway, 602.993.6600. www.halfmoonsportsgrill.com Valley Map J15 MAJERLE’S SPORTS GRILL Gameday
hotspot owned by former Phoenix Suns guard/forward “Thunder Dan” Majerle. 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, 480.889.9949. Scottsdale Map E3; 24 N. 2nd St., 602.253.0118. Phoenix Map J5; Chandler Fashion Center, 3095 W. Chandler Blvd., 480.899.7999. Valley Map X19; Palm Valley, 13375 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, 623.207.6999. Valley Map Q8; 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., 480.585.4999. www.majerles.com Valley Map G17 ZIPPS SPORTS GRILL Food, music, TVs, pool
tables, darts and shuffleboard. Locations include: Village at Hayden, 8380 E. Via de Ventura, 480.922.1500. Valley Map L19; 7551 E. Camelback Road, 480.970.9507. Scottsdale Map D8; 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., 480.948.5544. Valley Map J18; 3647 E. Indian School Road, 602.957.2112. Valley Map O16; 14148 N. 100th St., 480.314.4600. Valley Map J20; 1515 E. Bethany Home Road, 602.266.1600. Valley Map N15; 19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, 623.505.7600. Valley Map H12; 3950 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.782.8877. Valley Map W19; 690 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.404.7255. Tempe Map E5; 4060 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480.398.1776. South of Valley Map Z21; 4710 E. Warner Road, 602.688.8050. Valley Map W17; 211 E. Warner Road, Gilbert, 480.539.1600. www.zippssportsgrills.com Valley Map W22 38 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I O C TO B E R 2017
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Museums+Attractions
Café Allegro at Musical Instrument Museum
Courtyard Café at Heard Museum
Palette at Phoenix Art Museum
Find unique, globally focused menus this café, where the dailychanging menu highlights Arizona’s local farmers and products. Global and regional cuisine, grilled specialties, soups, salads and more. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. www.mim.org Valley Map H17
Southwest-inspired fare, including salads, sandwiches and entrées, is served at this location at Heard Museum. Many of the items feature American Indian and locally sourced all-natural ingredients. The Posole has garnered national recognition. 2301 N. Central Ave. www.heard.org Phoenix Map A4
Find art on a plate at this casual restaurant, which serves up a seasonally focused American menu filled with organic vegetables, handcrafted sauces, local meats, and Arizona boutique beers and wines. 1625 N. Central Ave. www.phxart.org Phoenix Map B3
COSANTI The foundry and studio of Italian
architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013). Cosanti remains a working windbell foundry, gallery, shop and educational monument to the architect. 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley, 480.948.6145. www.cosanti.com Valley Map L18
arts museum in the Southwest contains a vast collection of art ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces. The permanent collection of almost 17,000 works arranged in 12 collections. Through Oct. 15: “Longer Ways to Go.” Through Nov. 5: “Virtue and Valor.” Through May 25, 2018: “Border Crossings.” Closed M. www.phxart.org. 1625 N. Central Ave., 602.257.1880. Phoenix Map B3
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s (1867-1959) personal residence for almost 20 years. Set on 600 acres in the foothills of northeast Scottsdale, with guided tours of the buildings and the surrounding desert. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.860.2700. www.franklloydwright.org Valley Map J20
SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SMOCA Modern art, architecture
and design works are showcased in a building redesigned by Arizona-based architect Will Bruder. Opening Oct. 14: “Repositioning Paolo Soleri: The City Is Nature.” 7374 E. 2nd St., 480.874.4666. www.smoca.org Scottsdale Map M8
ASU ART MUSEUM A collection of American
and Mexican art, prints, new media, Latin American and Latino art. Through Oct. 21: “RE: Sisters.” Through Dec. 9: “Material Beauty: Encounter with Nathan Newman.” Through Dec. 30: “Soul Mining.” Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, 480.965.2787. www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu Tempe Map F5 HEARD MUSEUM This respected institution began
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Farms & Gardens DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
in 1929 with a private collection of American Indian art, and continues to grow. Curated, themed,
The Garden’s 145 acres showcases the Sonoran Desert and more than 20,000
plants representing 4,000 species. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 26: Music in the Garden Concert Series. Papago Park, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, 480.941.1225. www.dbg.org
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Museums ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER Hands-on exhibits
illustrating scientific principles, a weather theater and a planetarium. Heritage & Science Park, 600 E. Washington St., 602.716.2000. www.azscience.org Phoenix Map J7 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX
A zany steel climbing apparatus, foam noodle forest, and tactile, noisy and imaginative activities abound. 215 N. 7th St., 602.253.0501. www.childrensmuseum ofphoenix.org Phoenix Map H8 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MIM
A repository of music-making devices from around the globe, where antique and futuristic instruments from countries familiar and foreign are presented country-by-country in detailed vignettes; guests stroll into range wearing headphones to hear musical samples and native tongues. Concerts and more offered often. Oct. 7-8: Musical Icon: John Lennon. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17
FOR MORE MUSEUM DINING, head to The Turn 4 Cafe at Penske Racing Museum. Enjoy breakfast and lunch M-F while viewing the test track. www.penskeracingmuseum.com 40 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I O C TO B E R 2017
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static and interactive exhibits feature icons, implements, lore, lifestyles and artistic expression from primitive through contemporary. Closes Oct. 15: “Black White Blue Yellow (BWBY).” www.heard.org. 2301 N. Central Ave., 602.252.8840. Phoenix Map A4
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WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WESTThis Smithsonian Affiliate museum
and 2017 “Best Western Museum” in the nation (True West magazine) features regularly changing exhibits of Western art, Old West artifacts and historic Native American objects, on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480.686.9539. www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org Scottsdale Map K3
Zoos & Aquariums BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Largest butterfly
pavilion in North America. Features thingswith-wings gallery within a tropical rainforest setting a 3-D theate and a new reptile room. Complimentary face paintings every Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 3, 17: Yoga in the Rainforest (pre-registration req.). Oct. 14-15: Fall plant sale. Oct. 21: Concerts in the Conservatory. Oct. 28: Costume Day. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.800.3000. www.butterflywonderland.com
HARMONY OF THE ANCIENTS FROM THE HENAN MUSEUM
Take a journey through �,��� years of Chinese musical history with a spectacular collection of ancient musical and archaeological treasures on display for the first time in the United States. Exclusively at MIM. OPENING NOVEMBER ��, ����
Valley Map M19 DOLPHINARIS ARIZONAView and interact
with dolphins at this lagoon facility. Options include a dolphin land experience, dolphin swim experiences and a dolphin trainer experience. The company’s mission is to “amaze, educate and empower.” 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.407.5154. www.dolphinarisaz.com Valley Map L20 ODYSEA AQUARIUMThe largest aquarium
in the Southwest sports two levels and more than two million gallons of water. It includes a 3-D theater, SeaTREK™ underwater ocean walking and a one-of-a-kind voyage through the “Living Sea.” A giant submerged escalator allows guests to descend deep into the ocean while surrounded by thousands of sea creatures. View fish, otters, penguins, stingrays, sharks and more—in total, over 30,000 animals. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.291.8000. www.odyseaaquarium.com Valley Map L20 OUT OF AFRICA Natural, spacious habitats
roamed by giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, hyenas, panthers and more are visited and observed up-close with a guide; shows like Tiger Splash and Predator Feed provide further insight. From Phoenix: Interstate 17 north, exit 287 (Highway 260), Camp Verde; approximately 75 minutes. 928.567.2840. www.outofafrica park.com Arizona Map M8 PHOENIX ZOO Home to some 1,300 animals,
including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles. Visitor options include a Safari Train with commentary and a Discovery Farm tailored to ages 18 months to 5 years. Opening Oct. 6: Dinosaurs in the Desert. Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, 602.273.1341. www. phoenixzoo.org Valley Map Q18 WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM & SAFARI PARK Explore a 95-acre Wildlife Park with
Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals. Find over 600 species on exhibit with 80 aquarium exhibits, Dragon World reptiles, the Safari Park, a petting zoo and 10 rides, including a family coaster, zip line, train and tram rides, sky ride and a carousel. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623.935.9453. www.wildlifeworld.com Valley Map L7
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Galleries+Antiques Larsen Art Auction More than 260 works of art, including two major Francoise Gilot paintings, a Milton Avery painting from c. 1935, several Francisco Zuniga bronzes, and works by Marc Chagall and Joan Miro are up for auction at Larsen Gallery, a leader in the consignment of fine art from private and corporate collectors. This major auction draws thousands of registered bidders from throughout the United States, as well as more than 40 countries. The preview party Oct. 18, 5-8 pm, is free and open to the public (RSVP required); the auction is Oct. 21, 10 am. Pictured: “Blue Equation of a Tree,” 1996, oil on canvas, by Francoise Gilot (b. 1921). Estimate: $30,000/$50,000. 3705 N. Bishop Lane, 480.941.0900. Scottsdale Map M5
and contemporary works showing in harmony. 7040 E. Main St., 480.941.8500. www.bonnerdavid.com
ALTAMIRA FINE ART Western contemporary
art from a gallery founded in Jackson Hole, Wyo. 7038 E. Main St., 480.949.1256. www.altamiraart.com Scottsdale Map K3
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Contemporary works by established and emerging artists from the United States, Europe and Asia, exhibited in generous, well-lighted spaces. 4201 N. Marshall Way, 480.421.1818. www.calvincharlesgallery.com Scottsdale Map H4 CARSTENS FINE ART Landscapes both
dreamy and realistic by Kansas transplant Cyndy Carstens, who often draws images into wet oil using graphite and carbon. 7077 E. Main St., 480.946.3217. www.cyndycarstens.com Scottsdale Map K3
Scottsdale Map K5 ANDRE KOHN FINE ART GALLERY
Contemporary expressionist work by international painters and sculptors, including Andre Kohn, Isabelle Delannoy, Christopher Schulz and Nikita Young. 7034 E. Main St., 480.970.4300. www.andrekohnfineart.com Scottsdale Map K3
COWBOY LEGACY GALLERY Cowboy and
Western art and merchandise. 7077 E. Main St., 480.595.8999. www.artgalleryinphoenixaz.com Scottsdale Map K2 EXPRESSIONS GALLERY Dave McGary’s
ANTIQUE TROVE Heirlooms and
collectibles in a strip mall easily reached between Scottsdale’s “resort row” and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 2020 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.6074. www.antiquetrove.com Valley Map P18
(1958-2013) uncannily human bronze sculptures of American Indian figures are joined by the work of painters and other sculptors who show an inclination toward the American West. 7077 E. Main St., 480.424.7412. www.expressionsart galleries.com Scottsdale Map K4
FAUST GALLERY Antique and
contemporary American Indian work, Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery and basketry, tribal art and jewelry. 7100 E. Main St., 480.200.4290. www.faustgallery.com Scottsdale Map K5
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AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. Works by
such legendary American painters as Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, Andrew Wyeth and LeRoy Neiman share the gallery’s 12,000 square feet with sculptures in glass by Jean-Claude Novaro and Lord Crosbie, and in bronze by Erté. Also of note: paintings and prints by Alexander Calder, who was known more for his mobiles, and fashion sketches by Frederick Mellinger. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1200. www.americanfineartgallery.com
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GEBERT CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary works in a split-level space conducive to spirited receptions. Sculptures, photo composits and ambitious paintings. 7160 E. Main St., 480.429.0711. www.gebertartaz.com Scottsdale Map K5 J KLEIN GALLERYA bright, contemporary
showroom with unique works ranging from tabletop paintings and sculptures to large indoor and outdoor installations. 7136 E. Main St., 480.941.3442. www.jklein gallery.com Scottsdale Map I3 MAIN STREET GALLERIES Large-scale
sculptures line one of downtown Scottsdale’s most influential gallery districts. Main Street between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard. www.mainstreetartgalleries.com Scottsdale Map K2-K5 MAINVIEW GALLERY Stone and steel
sculpture, contemporary portraiture and radiant landscapes. 7120 E. Main St., 480.990.1515. www.mainviewgallery.com Scottsdale Map K3
THURSDAY NIGHT ARTWALK is an easy time to self-tour several Scottsdale galleries. Wander Main or Marshall for receptions and music, 7-9 pm (www.scottsdalegalleries.com). 44 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I O C TO B E R 2017
COURTESY LARSEN GALLERY
Downtown Scottsdale
BONNER DAVID GALLERIES Traditional
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MAY GALLERY Contemporary realism
including Western and Americana works, and impressionism by national painters and sculptors. 7190 E. Main St., 480.922.1801. www.maygallery.com Scottsdale Map J5 MODERN AMERICAN Contemporary
and modern works by internationally renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Marc Chagall; original paintings, mixed media artworks, drawings, prints and sculpture. 4161 N. Marshall Way, 480.941.0909. www.modernamerican.com Scottsdale Map H4 OVERLAND GALLERY Western and American
representational art and Russian impressionism (1930s-80s). 7155 Main St., 480.947.1934. www.overlandgallery.com Scottsdale Map K5 PEJMAN GALLERY Investment-quality
oil paintings and archival framing. 7165 E. Main St., 480.970.1505. www.pejmangallery.com Scottsdale Map J3 R.C. GORMAN NAVAJO GALLERY
Oil pastels, lithographs, bronzes and paper castings by Chinle, Ariz.-born R.C. Gorman (1931-2005). 7116 E. Main St., 480.478.4163. www.rcgormangallery.com Scottsdale Map J4 T.H. BRENNEN FINE ART Fine artwork
spanning traditional Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and living academic realists to contemporary. 7150 E. Main St., 480.994.1355. www.thbrennenfineart.com Scottsdale Map J4 THE LEGACY GALLERY Representational
art, with an emphasis on oil painting and bronze sculpture. 7178 E. Main St., 480.945.1113. www.legacygallery.com Scottsdale Map K5
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THE SHORR GALLERYArt gallery featuring
the works of artists such as March Churms, Dan Deuter, Jerry Joslin, Stephen Shorr and Scott Wallis. 7137 E. Main St., Scottsdale 480.945.5200. www.shorrgallery.com Scottsdale Map J4 TILT GALLERY Fine art photography
highlighting experimental processing and traditional formats by emerging and established artists. 7077 E. Main St., 602.716.5667. www.tiltgallery.com Scottsdale Map K3 TRAILSIDE GALLERIES Western, impressionist,
landscape, still-life and wildlife art in a 5,500square-foot gallery. 7330 Scottsdale Mall, 480.945.7751. www.trailsidegalleries.com Scottsdale Map K7 WILDE MEYER GALLERY Contemporary
art and sculpture, and abstract and landscape paintings. 4142 N. Marshall Way, 480.945.2323. Scottsdale Map I4; Wilde Meyer Annex, 7100 E. Main St., 480.947.1489. www.wildemeyer.com Scottsdale Map K3 XANADU GALLERY Luminous blown-glass
fixtures and totems, figurative sculpture for indoors and out, moody landscape paintings, and the colorful collage works of Dave Newman. 7039 E. Main St., 480.368.9929. www.xanadu gallery.com Scottsdale Map K5
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Visitors are welcome Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480.948.6145 www.cosanti.com
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Beyond Downtown Scottsdale
BRASS ARMADILLO Antique mall with hundreds
of vendors at each location. 12419 N. 28th Drive, 602.942.0030. Valley Map K13; 13277 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, 623.889.0290. www.brassarmadillo.com. Valley Map Q8
ANTIQUE TROVE Heirlooms and collectibles.
2020 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.6074. www.antiquetrove.com Valley Map P18
LISA SETTE GALLERY A tightly curated
contemporary gallery where challenges to tradition are encouraged, and uncommon media and installations are indulged. 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, 480.990.7342. www.lisasettegallery.com Valley Map P15
DESERT MOUNTAIN FINE ARTAn art gallery
offering a mix of works, from contemporary to traditional Western. Stop by and watch artists in residence, Philip and Gabi Payne, working in the studio section of the gallery too. Kierland Commons, 7012 E. Greenway Parkway, 480.483.5663. www.desertmountainfineart.com
MELROSE VINTAGE Shabby-chic and
antique goods for the parlor and boudoir. 4238 N. 7th Ave., 602.636.0300. www.shop melrosevintage.com Valley Map O14
Valley Map I19 SCOTTSDALE MARKETPLACE Cottage/
shabby chic, country French, cowboy and Euro-American antique accents from 35-plus vendors. 6310 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.368.5720. www.scottsdalemarketplace.com Valley Map N18
ROOSEVELT ROW Mixed-use, independent,
culture- and arts-dominated neighborhood. Participant in Artlink Phoenix First Friday (6-10 pm) and the similar but lower-key Third Friday art crawl (6-9 pm). Participants located on or in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street, 15th Street to Seventh Avenue. www.roosevelt row.org Phoenix Map C8
Phoenix BENTLEY GALLERY AT BENTLEY PROJECTS
An example of urban rebirth in Phoenix’s industrial district: This current occupant of a former linen laundry built in 1918 capitalizes on soaring ceilings and minimal walls to give monumental works room to breathe. 215 E. Grant St., 480.946.6060. www.bentleygallery.com
THE MONORCHID A mixed-use home
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to creative businesses, with a pair of common areas that function as public galleries of works ranging from photography to monumental sculpture. 214 E. Roosevelt St., 602.253.0339. www.monorchid.com Phoenix Map C6
Carefree, Cave Creek & Fountain Hills BLUE COYOTE GALLERY Contemporary
Western, Southwestern and American Indian art, custom furniture. Limited hours; call first. 6141 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.2334. www.bluecoyotegallery.com Valley Map A18 FOUNTAIN HILLS ARTISTS’ GALLERY Owned
and operated by member artists. Exhibiting a wide range of styles and media, including watercolors, photographs and jewelry. 16858 Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.836.9919. www.fountainhillsartistsgallery.com Valley Map L24 RARE EARTH GALLERYArtwork made
from natural rocks and gemstones, fossils, hand-blown glass wall art, custom inlay work and jewelry. 6333 E. Cave Creek Road, 480.575.4360. www.rareearthgallerycc.com Valley Map A18 SADDLE UP GALLERY Western art by
owner Marless Fellows and others. Limited hours, usually W-Sa. Las Tiendas, 6140 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.577.8426. www.saddleupgallery.com Valley Map B18
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Shopping
Le Creuset
From cookware and kitchen tools to small appliances and more, Sur La Table is where cooks of all levels find the tools of the craft, as well as a selection of specialty foods. Plus, an extensive selection of hands-on cooking classes in an on-site space with options for adults, date nights,
kids and special diets. Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480.998.0118; Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road. 480.292.9426; The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, 7131 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.893.0660. www.surlatable.com
Apparel
RITZY RAGS & SHOES Colorful
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clothing and accessories with a dash of glitz and comfort-shoe collections. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.596.0533. www.ritzyrags andshoes.com
CARINE Uncommon women’s clothing,
casual to special-occasion, with attentive service and custom touches by the master-tailor proprietress. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.483.3888; Scottsdale Quarter, 480.991.9789; 7081 E. Fifth Ave., 480.949.0800. www.carineapparel.com Scottsdale Map G4
sizes 14-24, including swimwear and formalwear, plus handbags and jewelry. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.948.8777. www.divascottsdale.com
and a vast inventory of yarns, needles and other supplies for knitters. Pima Crossing, 8660 E. Shea Blvd., 480.515.4454. www.jessicaknits.com Valley Map L19 SCOTTSDALE BEAD SUPPLY Beading and
jewelry components, from utilitarian hardware to exotic silver, glass, wood and stone beads. Workshops available too. 3625 N. Marshall Way, 480.945.5988. www.scottsdalebead.com
clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts. 23425 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.585.2570. www.divadivineboutique.com Valley Map G18 infants, toddlers and kids who may be training to be a fashion model, rock musician or movie star. The Shops at SouthBridge, 7154 E. Stetson Drive, 480.556.6900. www.garageboutique.com
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Bargains/Resale/Outlets ARIZONA MILLS Value-focused indoor shopping
center with outlets. 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.491.9700. www.arizonamills.com
Scottsdale Map E5 NINA MCLEMORE Day, evening and leisure
clothing for women, with a strong focus on travel. Nina McLemore designs four collections per year: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.607.7700. www.ninamclemore.com
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JESSICA KNITS & CROCHETS Frequent classes
DIVA DIVINE BOUTIQUEWomen’s
GARAGE Edgy clothing and accessories for
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Art Supplies
DIVA Elegant clothing for women in
Tempe Map K2 HIGH SOCIETY RESALE BOUTIQUE Gently used
women’s apparel, shoes, jewelry and handbags, including designer brands. 10805 N. 71st Way, 480.951.2506. www.highsocietyresale.com Valley Map L19
This Premium French cookware manufacturer is best known for its colorfully enameled cast-iron cookware. Also, stainless cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, accessories and more. Scottsdale Quarter, 480.948.1439; (outlet) Tanger Outlets, 6800 N. 95th Ave., Glendale, 623.872.5377. Valley Map M11
OUTLETS AT ANTHEM Outdoor
shopping among 60 name-brand outlet stores, including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and Columbia Sportswear. 4250 W. Anthem Way. www.outletsanthem.com
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Collectible designer jewelry and home décor on the secondary market; inventory has been known to include Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Lladró and Swarovski crystal. 7072 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.2782. www.overthetopconsignment.com Scottsdale Map G3 PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS This outlet center is
stocked with such brands as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Coach, Kate Spade and Nike. 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler. www.premiumoutlets.com Valley Map Y17 TO BE CONTINUEDWomen’s clothing and
accessories from luxury makers (Escada, Chanel, Fendi, Louboutin, et. al.) in such discounted strata as new-with-tags, pre-owned and vintage. Hilton Village, www.tbcconsignment.com 480.699.2700.
Beauty & Body Products ARIZONA WIG BOUTIQUE Offering a
selectionof wigs, extensions, hairpieces and turbans for women, men and children. 7074 E. Fifth Ave., 480.429.3778. www.arizonawigco.com Scottsdale Map F3
FIND MORE COOKWARE, UTENSILS, kitchen décor and gourmet foods at Williams Sonoma. Locations: Scottsdale Fashion Square and Biltmore Plaza, 2450 E. Camelback Road. 50 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I O C TO B E R 2017
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Collectibles CHIEF DODGE American Indian kachinas,
rugs, baskets, pottery, artifacts, oil/sand paintings, and quality jewelry at practically wholesale prices for 40-plus years. Papago Plaza, 1346 N. ScottsdaleRoad, 480.970.1133. www.chiefdodge.com Valley Map P18 GILBERT ORTEGA American Indian art,
jewelry,baskets, pottery, home furnishings, rugs, kachinas and collectibles. 3925 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1808. www.gilbertortega.com Scottsdale Map K6
Furnishings BUFFALO COLLECTION Handcrafted
buffalo-leather furniture with such distinctions as braided piping, contrasting applique, and a variety of woods sourced in the American West. 7044 E. Fifth Ave., 480.946.3903. www.buffalocollection.com Scottsdale Map F3
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THE EMBELLISHED HOUSE A rambling
chateau of romantic, regal and repurposed furnishings. 15551 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, 480.991.2610. www.theembellishedhouse.com Valley Map J19
Gifts KACTUS JOCK This is Arizona souvenir
central, with straightforward and funny T-shirts, moccasins, canvas bags and other keepsakes. 7233 E. Main St., 480.945.6691. www.kactusjock.com Scottsdale Map K6
Women’s Fiducia
Men’s Rodrigo
7342 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | 480-443-1689 | www.mephistoscottsdale.com
PENCHETTA PEN & KNIFE A large selection
of fine pens, knives and instruments for wet shaving. Scottsdale Promenade, 16211 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.575.0729. www.penchetta.com Valley Map J18 SPHINX DATE CO. PALM & PANTRY Independent
market of Arizona-harvested dates and nuts, Arizona-made wines and beers, and Arizonablended salsas, sauces and oils. 3039 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.941.2261. www.sphinxdateranch.com Valley Map P18
Jewelry DIAMONDS & DESIGNS Estate jewelry
and art; repair and appraisal too. 7077 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.9934. www.arizonaglassart.com Scottsdale Map G4 LONDON GOLD FINE JEWELERS Direct
diamond importers and jewelry designers. Locations include: 10441 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.367.1717. Valley Map K19; 3100 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480.705.4191. www.londongold.com Valley Map X19 PANDORA Ever-expanding jewelry collection
intended for personal customizing, piece-bypiece. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.421.0215; Scottsdale Quarter, 480.991.1199; SanTan Village, 480.857.2000; Chandler Fashion Center, 480.812.8488. www.pandora.net
Shoes & Boots ECCO Walking shoes from Denmark.
Kierland Commons, 480.443.0558. www.ecco.com
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Exceptional Women’s Clothing and Accessories from the Finest Homes in the Valley. New Arrivals Daily Featuring: Chico’s • Coach Donald J Pliner Eileen Fisher • Escada Michael Kors St. John & Misook
Exceptional Collection of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry from faraway parts of the world. Rings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces that you won’t find unless you travel the world yourself. All at affordable prices!! -Canadian Money taken at Por
comfortable walking shoes for men and women. Village at Shea, 7342 E. Shea Blvd., 480.443.1689. www.mephistoscottsdale.com Valley Map L19
Shopping Centers ARIZONA MILLS Value-focused indoor shopping
center with outlets for Neiman Marcus (Last Call), Burlington Coat Factory and Sears; family entertainment venues SEA LIFE Arizona aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center. 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.491.9700. www.arizona mills.com Tempe Map K2 BILTMORE FASHION PARK Outdoor shopping
center of luxury boutiques, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, and restaurants ranging from fast to fine French. At the east end: independent and local “mini-shops” known collectively as UNION. 2502 E. Camelback Road. www.shopbiltmore.com Valley Map O15 CHANDLER FASHION CENTER Bi-level enclosed
mall with open-air village. 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com Valley Map Y19
High Society Boutique
10805 N. 71st Way Scottsdale, AZ NW Corner Scottsdale & Shea • Scottsdale www.highsocietyresale.com 480-951-2506
CITYSCAPE PHOENIX Shops, original-concept
restaurants, a bowling center and a comedy club in a high-rise development in downtown Phoenix. 1 E. Washington St. www.cityscapephoenix.com Phoenix Map I3 DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE Sprawling, family-
oriented shopping destination. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., 480.513.7586. www.shopdesertridge.com Valley Map G17 KIERLAND COMMONS Elite boutiques and
bistros on the Main Street level and residential “lofts upstairs. 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. www.kierlandcommons.com Valley Map I18 SANTAN VILLAGE Outdoor-access national
brands. 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. www.shopsantanvillage.com Valley Map X24 SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Largest indoor
shopping center in the Southwest, anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. A Tesla car showroom, Microsoft store, multiple restaurants and a Harkins Theatres too. 7014 E. Camelback Road. www.fashionsquare.com Scottsdale Map D5 SCOTTSDALE QUARTER Open-air center of Arizona
exclusives (Le Creuset, west elm, Kendra Scott), an iPic movie center, and a blend of casual and upscale restaurants. 15037 N. Scottsdale Road. www.scottsdalequarter.com Valley Map I18 THE SHOPS AT GAINEY VILLAGE Outdoor-
access boutiques in a linear arrangement. 8777 N. Scottsdale Road. www.theshopsgainey village.com Valley Map M18 THE SHOPS AT HILTON VILLAGE Linear center
of boutiques and cafes. 6045 N. Scottsdale Road. www.hiltonvillage.com Valley Map N18 TEMPE MARKETPLACE Direct-access big-box
retailers as well as smaller/younger boutiques. 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. www.tempe marketplace.comTempe Map D8 WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Crowd-receptive arrangement of restaurants, bars, fast-food cafes and brand-name stores. 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. www.westgate az.com Valley Map M11 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 53
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Navigate The Jerome Grand Hotel The Jerome Grand Hotel is known not just for its distinction as the largest National Historic Landmark building in Jerome, but for its paranormal sightings and experiences. It was constructed in 1926 as the United Verde Hospital, which closed in 1950. The building then sat unused for 44 years, before being reinvented as the hotel. Guests and staff here have reported hearing coughing, voices in empty rooms, smells, doors opening and closing themselves, ghost sightings and more. In 2011, the hotel was featured on “Ghost Adventures.” 200 Hill St., Jerome, 888.817.6788. www.jerome grandhotel.net. Arizona Map K8
stirring, watery par-5 finishing hole. Both courses par 72. 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, 480.502.1800. www.grayhawkgolf.com
golf course, nine-hole par 3 challenge course, socialclub and two restaurants. 3430 Club Terrace Way, 877.256.2701. www.wickenburgranch.com
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GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB Each features a
TALKING STICK The North course is
distinguished by broad, angular holes, while the South course encourages more straightforward play. North course par 70; South course par 71. 9998 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.860.2221. www.talkingstickgolfclub.com
CACHET AT THE WIGWAMThis gated
community is bordered by the acclaimed Heritage Golf Course and adjacent to the Wigwam Golf Resort. Single-family, townhome and condominium options are available. 14200 W. Village Parkway, Litchfield Park, 623.385.0129. www.cachetatthewigwam. com Valley Map P8
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MONTESA AT GOLD CANYON
This 55+ active adult community includes an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse. Also, a large fitness center, heated pool and spa, activities and more. The homes include state-of-the-art technology, and unique architectural and design elements. 7373 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, 877.355.0580. http://www.cal-am.com
Valley Map A19 TROON NORTH Gorgeous desert golf
envisioned and renovated by Tom Weiskopf, and consistently ranked at the top of golfers’dream lists. Monument course, par 72; Pinnacle course, par 71. 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., 480.585.7700. www.troonnorthgolf.com
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THE BOULDERS GOLF CLUB These two
hilly, sculptural, 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed championship courses are frequently namechecked by Golf Magazine and Travel + Leisure. North is the slightly tougher of the two, but the South features the more dramatic holes. North course par 72; South course par 71. 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, 480.488.9028. www.theboulders.com
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SE of Valley Map Z30 MONTEREY RIDGEThis gated,
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single-level condominium community is within walking distance to the Scottsdale 101 entertainment district. The two- and
three-bedroom homes are available in five floor plans; each includes a two-car garage. Starting at $279,900. 17850 N. 68th St., 480.356.0179. www.cachethomes.net
Valley Map H18 PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP Home buying
and selling in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek and the greater Phoenix area, with an emphasis on large luxury homes and estates. Affiliated with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 480.266.0240. www.privateclientgroupagents.com. THE RIDGE AT TROON NORTH
Luxury two-bedroom condominiums on 11 scenic acres along Troon North’s Monument golf course. 10260 E. White Feather Lane, 480.419.0659. www.ridgetroon north.com Valley Map E16
Road Trips ARIZONA STATE PARKSTwenty-eight
official state parks of individual personalities and pleasures. Favorites include Tonto Natural Bridge’s nature-carved geology (Payson), Slide Rock’s natural waterslide (between Sedona & Flagstaff), Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s thorns and greenery (east of Phoenix in Superior), and Kartchner Caverns’ wet caves (southeast of Tucson). www.azstateparks.com.
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Experience the Grand Canyon with a new perspective—from the vantage point offered by the horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge with a glass walkway in the Grand Canyon West area of the main canyon. Eagle Point Road, Peach Springs, 888.8868.WEST. www.grandcanyonwest.com Arizona Map G7
Indian Jewelry • Kachinas • Baskets • Rugs Artifacts • Appraisals SkySong
Highest Quality Lowest Prices 1346 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 480-970-1133 Monday - Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm • Closed Sunday In the Papago Plaza, the adobe shopping center, southwest corner of Scottsdale & McDowell Roads. Turn west at SkySong light.
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SEDONA/OAK CREEK New-Agey retreat towns
framed by hikable, photogenic red rocks. Hillside, Tlaquepaque and the Uptown Sedona district are the three main shopping/dining destinations. From Phoenix: I-17 north to Highway 179/exit 298, approximately 120 minutes. Arizona Map L8 SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT This volcano is believed to have
begun erupting between 1040 and 1100; it’s not expected to erupt again, but the trail to the top of the crater (really more of a “vent”) was closed in the 1970s due to erosion concerns. www.nps.gov/sucr. Highway 89, 12 miles north of Flagstaff, 928.526.0502. TOMBSTONE This Old West town is the site of
the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral. From Phoenix: Interstate 10 east to Highway 80 east, approximately three hours. www.tombstone chamber.com Arizona Map X12
Tours/Transportation DOLLY STEAMBOAT Double-decker sternwheeler
offering narrated nature and catered dinner cruises. Canyon Lake Marina, Highway 88 northeast of Apache Junction, Tonto National Park, 480.827.9144. www.dollysteamboat.com Valley Map M30 FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES Cattle drives,
trail rides, off-road drives, and a Yavapai cultural heritage tour guided by members of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 480.816.6465. www.fortmcdowelladventures.com Valley Map K25 HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS Hot air balloon flights
over the desert. 480.502.6999 or 800.831.7610. www.hotairexpeditions.com MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS Flights
exploresuch parts of the Grand Canyon as the DragonCorridor, Eastern Canyon, North Rim and the Colorado River. 888.261.4414. www.maverickhelicopter.com PINK JEEP Pink Jeeps hit the red dirt for
backroads sightseeing in Sedona. Plus luxury van tours to the Grand Canyon (when available). 855.298.3070. www.pinkjeeptours.com RAINBOW RYDERS Daily hot air balloon flights
above Phoenix and Scottsdale. 480.299.0154 or 877.771.0776. www.rainbowryders.com SEDONA AIR TOURSTour Sedona or the
Grand Canyon by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. 250 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, 928.204.5939 or 888.866.7433. www.sedonairtours.com Arizona Map K9 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 55
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Valley of the Sun What is your favorite part of what you’re doing now? There are a lot of favorite parts, but I especially love when I hear from someone who made one of my recipes and enjoyed it. My scalloped potatoes are one of the recipes I hear back about the most, and it’s always a hit!
Joanie Simon [Foo d Blogger]
People from across the nation turn to Valley resident Joanie Simon for food inspiration. Simon hosts a weekly live cooking show, “The Dinner Bell,” on Facebook; produces popular YouTube videos showing how to create her many recipes; is seen on regular cooking segments on “Good Morning Arizona” and “Arizona Daily Mix;” and runs the website www.joaniesimon.com, a mix of unique recipes, a blog and stunning food photography. You quit your day job to launch your company! What inspired the change? I was going through
a personal journey of recovery and healing, and realized that I was not in my job because I loved it, but because I
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felt obligated to it. I didn’t know what I was going to do specifically when I left my day job, but I knew it would be something creative and would involve food. How did you get started in the food industry? I loved cooking as a kid, even though I didn’t come from a particularly “foodie” family. I was always drawn to the kitchen and reading recipes. My passion really ignited when I started getting to know local chefs through my work in the restaurant
What, if anything, inspires your recipes? A lot of them are inspired by the food of my childhood. My mom wasn’t a super foodie, but she had some solid standards and we made a lot of food memories. I have taken a lot of her recipes and re-made or updated them, like chicken enchiladas, oven baked chicken and chocolate chip cookies. I also pull influence from the Southwest, growing up with great Mexican food. What are your favorite local ingredients to cook with? Hayden Flour Mills’ grain products are all excellent. I especially love their pastry flour, which makes all baked goods like scones and cookies light and fluffy. I’m also a sucker for snazzy packaging and I love their branding. What do you like most about living in the Valley? It’s home. I’m a third generation Arizonan and
I love knowing stories from my grandparents (and great-grandparents!) about Phoenix back-inthe-day—like the dining hot spot, Oscar Taylor, and the awesome baked goods from Guggy’s. I also love that it’s a giant small town. It’s the sixth largest city in the nation, but still has the closeness of a smaller city. Favorite local restaurants? My favorite brunch spot, hands-down, is Proof at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Obviously, the service is beyond outstanding and they always keep my coffee filled. The food is the perfect balance of clean and simple, but classic and comforting. I love the view from the patio, too. Favorite spots around town? Aside from the meat and seafood department? I love 7th Avenue’s vintage shops for unique food props. I’m always on the lookout for funky plates, bowls and flatware to use in my food photography. To end…what’s one piece of cooking advice you can share? Don’t overcomplicate cooking. That’s what I did for years. I was always using too many ingredients, trying to make food more difficult than it needed to be. The best food is many times the simplest. Get good ingredients, keep them few and treat them well. Discover more at
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technology business. Several of them have been invaluable mentors to me.
