85085 Magazine - November 2019

NOVEMBER 2019

A 'SUITE' LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Legacy's 'TheNutcracker' schools the audience and its dancers

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features

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A ‘Suite’ Learning Experience

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Holiday Tradition

Vice President Michael Hiatt mhiatt@timespublications.com

Legacy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ schools the audience and its dancers

Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Graphic Designer Shannon Mead

The Outlets at Anthem switches up the tree-lighting ceremony

Contributors Alexa Buechler, C.A. Haire, Dr. Brian Hester, Dr. Kelly Collins, Emma Richburg, Heather Maxwell, Jadyn Fisher, Jan D’Atri, Judge Gerald Williams, Laura Latzko, Pastor David Bowen, Shannon Fisher, Shelley Sakala, Superintendent Curtis Finch Staff Photographer Pablo Robles

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Bubbly Fundraiser

ProMusica Arizona showcases members’ talents

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Curtis' Corner

Growth brings more opportunities Disneyland schools kids in life lessons

11 A Corny Story

Norterra’s tourney benefits the Alzheimer Association

12 Following the ‘Rule of Law’

28 Opposite Day

Power cannot be exercised arbitrarily in the United States

Let’s make the holidays happy occasions

30 Extraordinary Rides

Circulation

Audi TT-RS Turbo is German engineering at its best

food 32 What’s Cooking with Jan D’Atri

Comfort Food Turkey and Kale Soup

34 Upper Crust

features

36 ‘Italy Meets Arizona’

The Shops at Norterra is acquired by GoDaddy founder

22 An ‘Experience’

Frankie Moreno promises a high-energy night in Anthem

24 And the Nominees Are …

27 Living the Clean Life

Frank Carman spreads his familial feel to workouts in the park

40 Fall Favorites

This is the season to start aesthetic treatments

42 Feeling ‘Off’

Evolve Salon and Spa works with cruelty-free, vegan products

There will be nothing simple about Osteria Mia

38 Fitness Fiend

business Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce preparing to honor area leaders

Mellow Mushroom stands out among chain restaurants

‘Hammies’ are the key to proper spinal function

44 Clearing the Air

Are your lungs trying to tell you something?

On the cover: "The Nutcracker" dancer, Sofia Zapoticzny, Ridgeline Academy sixth-grade student. Photo by Michele Dawson Photography.

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EVENTS

Bubbly Fundraiser ProMusica Arizona showcases members’ talents during salon

By Laura Latzko

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roMusica Arizona provides a space for musicians and singers to perform with others who share a passion for music. Events such as the upcoming Musical Champagne Salon help the group provide musical entertainment to the Anthem community.

In its third year, the fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 16, in a private home in the Anthem Country Club.

The exclusive event is open to 85 people.

Event chairwoman Connie Henry, a founding ProMusica member, says the event lets attendees dress up in their finest and have a night out without having to travel too far.

“It is a chance for people to dress up and have a really swanky evening in the North Valley,” Henry says. “It is just a beautiful evening where people can just relax and enjoy being with people who love music.”

The event allows patrons to mingle with ProMusica members. The group raises money for its operational costs through ticket sales and a silent auction, with prizes

Jane Brambilla, left, and Patti Graetz perform the “Flower Duet” from the opera “Lakmé” at the second Musical Champagne Salon. (Photo courtesy of ProMusica Arizona)

such as a Colorado vacation, a catered dinner in a private home, jewelry and museum and sports events tickets.

ProMusica also raises funds through ticket sales, individual donations, online auction and coin bank fundraisers, corporate sponsors and a spring campaign, says ProMusica Executive Director Yvonne Dolby.

The Musical Champagne Salon also

showcases ProMusica members’ talents.

Throughout the evening, soloists, duets, trios and small groups from ProMusica will perform. The classical, jazz, Broadway and mariachi performances will take place indoors and outdoors. Dolby says the event showcases the group’s diversity.

“It’s not just one soloist or one instrumental group throughout the evening…

Each set is different. There’s a lot of variety there,” Dolby says.

The fundraiser serves as a preview of what patrons can expect the rest of the current season, which includes music by American composers, holiday tunes, Latin music and a combination of bluegrass and baroque music.

At the salon, guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by ProMusica members, who cater the private event.

They will create items such as gravlax, baklava and homemade candies shaped like musical instruments. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will also be available.

The ticket price includes all hors d’oeuvres as well as wine, champagne and soft drinks.

ProMusica Arizona flute trio performs at the second Musical Champagne Salon. (Photo courtesy of ProMusica Arizona)

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ProMusica is unique in that it has an orchestra and chorale, who perform together regularly. During concerts, they usually do joint numbers as well as pieces with only the chorale or orchestra.

Henry started singing with her twin sister when she was 4 years old. After moving to Anthem, she and others decided to start a group because there wasn’t a space to perform in the new community.

“I’m just so proud of how we have evolved and how we are a community asset,” Henry says. “Not only do we provide cultural entertainment for the residents, but it is a cultural outlet for the performers.”

ProMusica has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York and at major cathedrals during a recent trip to Ireland. Since it started in 2003, the group has grown from 17 members to anywhere between 90 and 100 singers and musicians each season. They range in age from teens to 80s, and some of the performers are paid professionals; some are doctors, lawyers and educators.

Dolby says mentorship has been important to expanding the group’s sound quality.

“We have found that that has really increased the quality of our performances. The volunteer musicians get great mentoring from

During its Musical Champagne Salon, ProMusica Arizona will offer a selection of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne and wine. (Photo courtesy of ProMusica Arizona)

professionals,” Dolby says.

She likens ProMusica to a family.

“These people just look out for each other,” Dolby says. “It’s a very supportive environment. It might be challenging, but it’s very supportive.”

Henry adds, “It’s a place where people just come to find their musical home, where they can produce music and be part of a group that is much larger than just themselves.”

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SCHOOLS

Curtis' Corner Growth brings more opportunities

By Superintendent Curtis Finch Deer Valley Unified School District

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t’s an exciting time in the Deer Valley Unified School District—growth. With 38 schools covering northern Maricopa County from New River to Bell Road, our 367-square-mile school district boundaries encompass parts of Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Anthem, New River, Cave Creek and unincorporated sections of Maricopa County.

We are one of the largest districts in the state, with almost 35,000 students and 4,000 employees. This area has something developers want—land. As we expand north and west,

it will be important for all of our communities to work together to maximize the opportunities for our current and future students.

DVUSD has a 94.8% graduation rate, 94% attendance rate, 1-to-1 high school computerto-student ratios, and almost the same rate for the K-8 students. KTAR recently rated DVUSD as the No. 2 school district in Arizona, and Forbes just rated DVUSD as one of the top 50 businesses to work for in Arizona.

We’re the only school district on that elite list.

With 95% of our schools rated as A or B and over 40% rated as A-Plus School of Excellence Award winners, a long track record of fiscal responsibility, Mandarin Chinese at four schools, International Baccalaureate at two schools, two certified STEM schools, and three flexible learning options (fast track, blended and evening), no wonder the awards

keep coming in. That’s not to mention our excellent sports, extracurricular and fine arts options for students.

DVUSD’s five high schools have 27 Advanced Placement courses and 37 dual-enrollment classes with over 2,500 students enrolled working on college credit. There are 22 high school career technical education (CTE) programs on our campuses and 25 more high school programs at the West-MEC campus near the Deer Valley Airport. DVUSD has options.

There is a reason DVUSD continues to surpass our demographer’s enrollment report every year. Parents and students are choosing DVUSD for their educational needs, and why not? Our teachers are actually certified in the subject areas they teach and our academic track performance proves it.

The newest DVUSD elementary, No. 31 from the 2013 bond issue, is constructed to open for the 2020 school year, it's located behind the USAA complex in the Union Park development and sits between the I-17 and 19th Avenue. This Norterra Canyon area project will house 800 K-8 students, will be at the center of the 2,200 housing and unit complex and feed the Barry Goldwater High School. Elementary No. 31’s name, mascot and program details will all be completed in the next couple of months as we prepare for the next school year.

It’s an exciting time at DVUSD! Come check us out online at dvusd.org and be a part of the exciting growth of DVUSD. Dr. Curtis Finch is the DVUSD superintendent and can be reached at superintendent@dvusd.org.

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ars? Check! Snacks? Check! We were ready to head out after days of planning and packing as we prepared for the annual student government Disneyland trip. The teachers planned this for us to take classes at the Disney park to learn leadership and this year we learned about marketing.

As I have mentioned previously, being involved in school is beneficial for a multitude of reasons. Students should be proud of being involved in sports or clubs. Together, they can motivate each other and want to advance for a team.

How do you reach that higher level of knowledge in your field that allows you to grow? Certainly with programs like the Disneyland Youth Education Series.

With the student government group at Sandra Day O’Connor, I have participated in two of the many leadership and marketing programs at Disneyland California. Through those trips, our team has grown tremendously because it allows us to learn from specialists in the field.

There’s something for everyone, as Disney offers programs in liberal arts, applied sciences and leadership development.

Besides the programs, the trip teaches budgeting because there is a lot to plan—hotels, buses, tickets and food. Students must decide how they are going to manage their time and with whom. We get a sense of control and feel responsible for the day.

Overnight camps and experiences are aplenty for students. If your student is presented with one of these opportunities, they should absolutely take it. It's about more than memories. It’s educational.

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C LO S E TO H O M E

A Corny Story Norterra’s tourney benefits the Alzheimer Association

By Shelley Sakala

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he beanbags will be flying at the second Fireside at Norterra Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Novem-

ber 9.

It’s a super-fun event, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. If you’ve never played cornhole, it’s one of the simplest games to jump into.

Think of it as a cross between horseshoes and ring toss. You simply take a beanbag and toss it underhand toward a wooden ramp.

You get one point if your beanbag lands on the ramp (and stays), and three points if it falls through the hole in the ramp. It’s easy to learn, but you can spend years perfecting your technique.

Cornhole is a relatively new sport/activity on the competitive circuit, which means you’ll find people with skill levels ranging from firsttime throwers to “masters of the toss.”

While the origins of cornhole are disputed, a gentleman by the name of Heyliger de Windt is generally credited as the inventor.

Some believe the game originated in Europe in the 1300s. Others credit cornhole to the Blackhawk Native American tribe in Illinois.

But de Windt, a Harvard graduate, was smart enough to realize that nothing is official until the U.S. Patent Office says it is. So, in 1883, de Windt fi led a patent application for a game called Parlor Quoits that is very close to the game we know as cornhole. Now, about 136 years later, cornhole is enjoying a resurgence in backyards and tournament sites across the country. In fact, there is even a professional cornhole league—the American Cornhole League, or ACL. The name cornhole refers to the original design of the bags used. Originally, they were fi lled with corn kernels. Today’s “beanbags” are stuffed with synthetic beans that allow for a consistent weight from bag to bag.

Last year’s Fireside tourney was tremendous. Good turnout, great competition and smiles all around. And this year we’re expecting another picture-perfect autumn day.

This weekend’s tournament features a modest entry fee of $25, with big-time prizes on the

Top, Fireside at Norterra Cornhole Tournament is the perfect family-friendly event. Right, each member of the winning two-person team gets a 50-inch flatscreen TV (Photos courtesy Norterra)

line. Each member of the winning two-person team gets a 50-inch flat-screen TV. Runnersup walk away with a foursome of golf at WeKo-Pa Golf Club. Singles will be paired with other singles to form a team. You do not need to live in Fireside at Norterra to play in or watch the tournament.

Come play, come watch, come sip. It’s an amazing time of year to relax outside, backyard-style. Our community is at its best when it comes together for a good cause.

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PERSPECTIVE

Following the ‘Rule of Law’

Power cannot be exercised arbitrarily in the United States

By Judge Gerald A. Williams

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n our country, we often claim to be a “nation of laws, not men” or that “nobody is above the law.” But what does following the rule of law actually mean? At its most basic level, it means that power cannot be exercised arbitrarily. However, it is more than that.

At a recent town hall event at ASU’s law school, a representative from the International Bar Association presented six core principles of the rule of law. They can serve as a checklist for how your local, state or federal government is doing.

First, the power of the government must be limited and government officials must be required to follow the law. Otherwise, government leaders are free to be cruel and oppressive as well as being arbitrary.

Second, the judicial branch must be independent and impartial. Courts and judges must be able to apply the facts of the case to the governing law free of political or outside pressures. Judges cannot do special favors for their friends and must treat everyone equally.

Third, the laws are adopted openly and are accessible to the public. If lawmakers expect laws to be followed, then the process of adopt-

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ing those laws must be open and transparent.

Once adopted, they must be clear and readily available.

Sometimes our federal and state governments fail this requirement. If Congressional leaders ignore the committee process and bring a bill with hundreds of pages to the floor for a vote, without giving even their fellow lawmakers time to read it prior to voting on it, they can expect people to rebel against the new law. Closer to home, the Arizona legislature allows “strike everything” amendments.

They can delete the entire text of a bill and substitute new language, making it a completely different bill. Neither of these concepts promote public trust in the legislative branch.

Fourth, there are laws that protect human rights. This can be as simple as having adequate notice and an opportunity to respond to any civil or criminal allegation. On a more significant level, there should be laws against slavery, against arbitrary arrest and detention, and against torture.

Fift h, freedom of the press must be guaranteed. If journalists and citizens are not free to criticize the government, then it is an indication that the people could be living under a

type of totalitarian police state.

And fi nally, the law ensures order and security. If respected and honored, laws can help ensure the safety of the people, as long as they are enforced and interpreted fairly.

Judge Gerald A. Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. The court’s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.

Economic reasons for following the law The American economic system is based in part on a belief that contractual obligations will be honored and if for some reason they are not, there will be a penalty for breach of contract. The same is often true with regard to other aspects of the rule of law.

Assuming you had a substantial amount of money you wanted to invest in a factory in another country, would you look for places that have a stable government and economic freedom (e.g., New Zealand, Switzerland, Canada) or would you be willing to risk your money in a location with a repressive government that did not treat everyone equally (e.g., Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea)? The answer is obvious.

For a nation to thrive economically, there must be a system that protects individual property rights, that enforces fair labor practices, and that allows for the freedom to enter into and to enforce contracts. In short, the rule of law must be followed.

EVENTS

2019

NOVEMBER

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Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Phoenix, starlightcommunitytheater.com, various times, $20.

Holiday Card-Making Class Create cards during this fun, two-hour event taught

by Margaret Dixon. This includes six cards, but please bring adhesive of your choice.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com, 6:30 p.m., $24.95 plus tax.

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

NOVEMBER 1

Tauren Wells The musician and motivational speaker makes a stop as part of his “The Hills and Valleys Tour” with special guest Davies.

Desert View Bible Church, 105 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, desertviewbible.com, 7 p.m., sold out.

SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER

Music at Chilleen’s on 17 Chilleen’s on 17 opens its patio to local musicians like Jed Morrison (November 2); Brandon Lee and Plays After Parade (November 9); Holly Jo (November 16); and the Josh Roy Band (November 23). During the performances, fireball shots are $3.

Chilleen’s on 17, 33150 S. Coldwater Canyon Road, Black Canyon City, chilleenson17.com, 2 to 6 p.m., free admission.

NOVEMBER 2

Fall Music Festival Amped Coffee Company presents its 2019 Fall Music Festival, featuring an array of musicians, food and drinks. Performers are Sophia Marie Humbert (noon to 1 p.m.); Loser’s Way Home (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.); Michelle Moyer (3 to 4 p.m.); Second Breakfast (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.) and Wild Giants (6 to 7 p.m.)

Amped Coffee Company, 3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite 102, Anthem, 480-GO-AMPED, ampedcoffeeco.com, noon, call for prices.

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“The Addams Family Musical” They’re creepy, kooky and fun! Starlight Community Theater is just about to wrap up, so check it out before

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tive topping.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com. 5:30 p.m., $34.95 plus tax; upgrades available in store.

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Hello Kitty’s 45th Anniversary Party Cost Plus World Market is encouraging guests to dress up in their favorite Hello Kitty attire for this party that features a selection of sweets and treats, naturally! Enter the photo contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Cost Plus World Market, 2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 22, Phoenix, 623-879-9900, worldmarket.com, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission.

Fancy Date Night Dinner and Music Combo Join Plant Bar in its garden patio for a pop-up dinner just in time for sunset catered by MyChef Everything Food. The menu is teriyaki chicken skewers; white rice; pork-fried rice; stir-fry vegetables; extra sauce; infused water; and lemonade. Dietary accommodations will be made.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $114.95 plus tax for two.

NOVEMBER 6

Frankie Moreno Four-time winner of Las Vegas’ Headliner of the Year, Frankie Moreno blends an energetic show with genreblurring rock ‘n’ roll. His performance on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” brought him into America’s living rooms performing his self-penned hit “Tangerine Honey.” He continues with TV appearances, magazine covers and sold-out concerts including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The Hollywood Bowl.

Anthem Country Club, 41551 N. Anthem Hills Drive, Anthem, frankiemorenofanclub.com, 7:30 to 9 p.m., $45-$300.

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NOVEMBER 7

Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade and Picnic The 15th annual parade honors the submariners and the Arizona Submarine Veterans, Perch Base, will participate in the event. The route begins at Gavilan Peak Parkway/Memorial Drive and ends at the Anthem Community Center. The children will present the colors at 8:45 a.m., the parachute team will drop at 9 a.m., and the flyover and parade begin at 10 a.m.

Gavilan Peak Parkway/Memorial Drive, daisymtnvets.org, 10 a.m., free admission.

Planting on the Patio at Sunset Spend time on Plant Bar’s newly remodeled patio learning about plants. The package includes a planter; three 2.5-inch succulents; filter and decora-

Fireside at Norterra Cornhole Tournament The bean bags will be flying at the second Fireside at Norterra Cornhole Tournament, featuring prizes like a 50-inch flat-screen TV and a foursome of golf at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Singles will be paired with other singles to form a team. You do not need to live in Fireside at Norterra to play in or watch the tournament.

Fireside at Norterra Cornhole Tournament, Center Lawn, 28185 N. Melvern Trail, Phoenix, kbcornhole.com/fireside, 1 to 6 p.m., $25.

NOVEMBER 11

Anthem Veterans Day Ceremony The program will honor the service of all veterans and their families and pay tribute to World War II service members. The ceremony concludes at 11:11 a.m., in honor of Armistice, with the solar illumination of the Great Seal of the United States through the five armed services pillar ellipses, weather permitting. The keynote speech will be delivered by CW Matthew Woodruff, who served deployments in the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

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GOP Candidate Forum Confirmed participants include U.S. Senate candidate Daniel McCarthy; Maricopa County recorder candidate Stephen Richer; Maricopa County sheriff candidate Jerry Sheridan; and corporation commission candidates Lea Marquez Peterson and Eric Sloan. Light refreshments will be served.

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NOVEMBER 16

Tree-Lighting Ceremony The Outlets at Anthem hosts its first tree-lighting festival—a day of holiday entertainment at the North Pole Express, between Children’s Place and Polo, and the Holiday Village, in Pavilion One, near the tree. The event features face painters, holiday crafts, meet and greets with the Grinch, Elsa, Anna and Olaf, a petting zoo and Santa.

Outlets at Anthem, 4250 Anthem Way, Anthem, outletsanthem.com, noon to 5 p.m. with the tree-lighting to follow, free admission.

ProMusica Musical Champagne Salon ProMusica Arizona’s third annual event features an evening of performances by PMAZ vocal and instrumental soloists and small ensembles. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne, wine and other beverages will be served.

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NOVEMBER 28

Anthem Turkey Trot The 17th annual Turkey Trot winds through Anthem as it begins and ends at the Anthem Community Center. Finisher medals will be handed to all 5K and 10K participants.

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Dancers Julian Rodriguez, Katelyn Fisher, Sofia Pettee, Natasha Simonian and Brynn Summers in the party scene of “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented by Legacy Ballet Foundation.

A ‘Suite’ perience Learning Ex

Legacy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ schools the audience and its dancers

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Photo courtesy Michele Dawson Photography

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The Nutcracker Suite” is a holiday tradition, but Legacy Ballet Academy is creating a learning experience for its dancers.

The cast of dancers—whose leads attend Cactus Shadows, Deer Valley, Boulder Creek and Sandra Day O’Connor high schools—will hit the Madison Center for the Arts’ stage with guest artists Darren McIntyre of Australia and Jeffery Griffith from Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24.

“The staff and I are very committed to having the legacy, the history of dance, the creators of ballet techniques preserved and passed on to the kids,” says Samantha Gobeille of Legacy Ballet Academy.

“We want to pass on the flame of dance history and vocabulary. We love watching the legacy they leave at our studio and what they’re going to do in the world. Our kids have blossomed and have had so many opportunities around the country and world.”

“The Nutcracker Suite” begins with young Clara and her family’s holiday party. A magical performance ensues by the toys Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara’s godfather, has given the children. Clara is given the most special gift of all—a wooden nutcracker.

After Clara retires to bed, the magic begins.

Clara and the Nutcracker embark on a jour-

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ney to battle the Mouse Queen. They travel through the beautiful snow and to the Land of Sweets, where Sugar Plum and friends are brought to life by the magic of the season.

The leads will star with 100 students ranging in age from 6 to 18.

“Our kids span from Peoria to Cave Creek, to Carefree and Anthem,” Gobeille says. “Our show encompasses kids from kindergarten through seniors in high school.

“The dancers have been rehearsing with male teachers, but they won’t meet Darren until four days before the show. They have to rehearse very quickly with him. Those girls have to be quick enough and competent enough to step in with a completely new partner. That’s something a lot of people who aren’t in theater don’t know. When we bring in a guest artist, we rarely get them seven days prior to the show.”

She adds the girls, who are 14 and 16, can handle the challenge.

“The Nutcracker Suite”

7 p.m. Friday, November 22; 3 p.m. Saturday, November 23; and 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 24 Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix $25-$32 legacyballetacademy.com or themadison.shovation.com

Legacy Ballet dancer Sofia Pettee as Clara in last year’s production of Legacy Ballet Academy’s “The Nutcracker Suite.”

Soldier dolls Brooklyn Egli and Katrina Brooks dance in the party scene of “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented by Legacy Ballet Foundation.

Dancers, from left, Kayla Rhodelander, Katrina Brooks, Brooklyn Egli and Natasha Simonian as snowflakes in “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented by Legacy Ballet Foundation.

Sugar Plum Fairy Kayla Rhodelander and Cavalier Jeffery Griffith in last year’s “The Nutcracker Suite.”

This year’s shows run Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24, Madison Center for the Arts in Phoenix.

“It’s not like they’re brand new,” she says.

“We train them with the expectation of that.”

The organization provides a serious experience. Legacy Ballet Academy hosts such fundraisers as popcorn sales and relies on corporate sponsorships to collect the thousands it needs for costumes. “The Nutcracker Suite” boasts 11 moving backdrops and sets and more than 60 volunteers.

“The show is very exciting,” Gobeille says.

“We have a $60,000 budget for what we do every year to present the show—backdrops, special effects and lighting, the theater costs.

We have $18,000 in costume inventory. The children don’t purchase these things.”

Legacy Ballet Academy is big on educating the community as well. The staff acknowledges its shows may be the first ballet members of the public may have attended.

“We love giving back to the community,” Gobeille says. “We give free performances.

We use our skillset to help fundraise for this.

We give away eight scholarships a year to participate in our show.

“The foundation also gives free tickets to veterans for all of our performances. We offer programs for foster children in Phoenix.

We want them to learn the history of the ballet, tour the stage and then see the performance.”

Legacy Ballet Academy donated 450 tickets

to the Madison School District so children can attend its assembly.

“One of our biggest grant needs is getting funds to provide more opportunities for schools to have free shows like this,” she says.

“We’re proud of what we do.”

The leads

Students from the following schools have landed the lead roles in Legacy Ballet Academy’s “The Nutcracker Suite”: • Sandra Day O’Connor: Senior Katrina Brooks and freshman Brynn Summers are cast as Sugar Plum Fairy.

• Cactus Shadows High School: Freshman Julian Rodriguez will star as Clara and freshman Sofia Pettee will fill the Gumdrop Fairy and Angel Fairy roles.

• Boulder Creek High School: Freshman Kayla Rhodelander is cast as Dewdrop Fairy and freshman Brooklyn Egli is cast as Snow Queen and Gumdrop Fairy.

• Deer Valley High School: Senior Amee Miller will dance as Dewdrop Fairy.

• Anthem Prep: Eighth grader Carys Gloeckler is cast as Clara.

• Mountain Trail Middle School: Eighth grader Katelyn Fisher will dance as Snow Queen and Angel Fairy.

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New Owners The Shops at Norterra acquired by Bob Parsons, GoDaddy founder

By Emma Richburg

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he flourishing The Shops at Norterra is under new ownership, as the Bob Parsons-owned YAM Properties brought the center into its fold for $108 million in October.

“It’s a very well-maintained, thriving center and is a good fit for our portfolio,” says Dan Dahl, Yam Properties’ director of real estate.

“We’re just excited to bring good tenants and a good mix of shopping and restaurants and dining to that area.”

The Shops at Norterra have more than 50 options for dining, shopping and personal and professional services. At 350,000 square feet, the center is anchored by Harkins Norterra 14 Theatre, Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods. A slew of new tenants is slated to move in during the next three to six months, including Sephora, All American Patio Furniture, Luv 2 Play, State 48 Brewery, Osteria Mia Italian Restaurant, Crumbl Cookies, Morning Ritual, Tikka Shack and Koi Poke.

YAM Properties is hoping to attract a diverse demographic of guests at the Shops at

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Norterra with the new additions.

“We were excited to be able to have the opportunity to acquire it,” Dahl says. “We plan to continue to provide more entertainment, shopping and dining options, so we just think it will continue to be a long-standing location for people who live in the area to come and visit.”

Dahl says YAM Properties—which purchased Westgate Entertainment District in the summer of 2018—had been looking at the area for a long time and the negotiation happened quickly, within the last two or three months.

Parsons is a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist from Baltimore. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school and was awarded with multiple achievement medals.

After his time in the Marine Corps, Parsons

attended the University of Baltimore to earn a degree in accounting.

Upon graduation, Parsons became a certified public accountant and eventually launched an accounting program called Parsons Technology, which later sold for $64 million.

In 1997, Parsons founded the web-hosting company GoDaddy, which became a large platform for independent ventures. He stepped down as CEO in 2014 but is still the company’s largest stockholder.

Parsons’ companies now include The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, Parsons Xtreme Golf, Sneaky Big, Big Yam, Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, Scottsdale National Golf Club, GO AZ Motorcycles, YAM Properties, YAMCapital and Spooky Fast.

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Holiday Tradition The Outlets at Anthem switches up the tree-lighting ceremony

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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festive holiday season starts with a fresh-cut tree.

For those in Anthem—particularly the Outlets at Anthem—it’s the state’s largest Christmas tree.

For the 18th consecutive year, the shopping center has holiday bragging rights with a white fir measuring 80 feet tall and 20 feet wide. When it’s decorated, the tree will weigh close to 4 tons. The white fir will be topped with a 3-foot copper star, a nod to Arizona’s official metal.

More than 1.5 miles of LED lights—approximately 10,000 bulbs—will illuminate the tree, and roughly 5,000 ornaments and bows will finish off the spectacle.

To celebrate, the Outlets at Anthem will host a tree-lighting party and ceremony all day Saturday, November 16.

“The tree-lighting ceremony will be rei-

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magined from previous years,” says Christina Henning, the Outlets at Anthem’s general manager.

“We have done the same type of thing for the last several years. This year, we wanted to come up with something fresh to appeal to a wider audience. We decided to have a tree-lighting festival all day long, rather than just the evening event we’ve done in the past.”

During the day, families can take part in face painting, photos with Santa, a petting zoo, train rides, meet-and-greets with princesses, and many photo opportunities.

The festival will start at noon and run until 5 p.m., when the tree-lighting ceremony begins with hosts AZ Family’s Javier Soto, Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams and Santa. The Musical Theater of Anthem will perform, as will drummers from the CARUS Academy and Diamond Dance Works.

“We have a lot of local talent,” Henning

says. “We tried to feature some in the past, but we thought we would bring it back and make it a hometown event, somewhere our local talent could shine and drive a large audience. We want them to star in their hometown show.

“I think having local talent will resonate with more people. We couldn’t find that particular (national) artist who pleases everyone.

We thought it would be more relevant to all the families in our community to have local talent.”

The Outlets at Anthem’s tree was transported in late October from the California/ Oregon border on a 40-foot flatbed truck. It was then hoisted into place with an industrial crane. A 10-person team spent two weeks— and more than 120 hours—using mobile cranes to shape and decorate the tree.

To assure the tree is kept fresh all season long, it is housed in a custom-made 7-footdeep well and sprayed with nearly 120 gallons of fire retardant. Six guy-wires hold the tall tree in place and stabilize it in windy conditions.

“This has become a tradition for so many families, it’ll be a pleasant change in format,” Henning says. “Th is year, it’ll be new and fresh and even more inviting.”

From left, Santa accompanied the tree when it arrived at the Outlets at Anthem in 2018. The Christmas tree’s arrival is just as notable as the tree-lighting ceremony. Last year’s tree-lighting ceremony was celebrated with national acts. This year, local musicians, dignitaries and performers will hit the stage. The Christmas tree at the Outlets at Anthem is hoisted into place by an industrial crane. (Photos courtesy the Outlets at Anthem)

Shopping center events

From the tree-lighting concert to the midnight madness shopping event on Thanksgiving, general manager Christina Henning says, there is plenty to do this holiday season at the Outlets at Anthem.

“We can’t wait to share all the excitement with our shoppers,” she says.

The events include: Midnight Madness Shopping Event: Thanksgiving evening starting at 8 p.m. featuring a DJ, prizes and deep discounts.

Salvation Army Angel Tree: Friday, November 15, to Friday, December 20.

Santa’s Cottage: Open Saturday, November 16, to Tuesday, December 24.

Santa Paws Photos: Various times Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, December 7. Tickets are $5 and include breakfast with the jolly man.

For additional information, visit outletsanthem.com.

Fun facts

This year’s tree is 80 feet tall and topped with a 3-foot copper star (a nod to the state’s official metal).

The tree is approximately 20 feet wide.

The tree traveled from the California/Oregon border.

More than 1.5 miles of LED lights (approximately 10,000 bulbs) are used to illuminate the tree.

More than 5,000 ornaments and bows decorate the tree.

To secure the tree, it is lowered into a specially designed, permanent 3-foot-wide by 7-foot-deep well.

Six guy-wires are attached to the top portion of the tree to keep it steady and secure throughout the holiday season.

Nearly 120 gallons of fire retardant is sprayed on the tree for safety.

The completed tree will weigh close to 4 tons

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An ‘Experience’ Frankie Moreno promises a high-energy night in Anthem

Singer Frankie Moreno calls his shows – like the one he’s going to play in Anthem on Wednesday, November 6 – an experience.

(Photo courtesy Frankie Moreno)

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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as Vegas entertainer Frankie Moreno is an anomaly in Sin City. He sells out repeatedly and wins “headliner of the year” prizes—while performing original material.

Not bad for someone who isn’t a household name.

“We were the fi rst act in Vegas headlining casinos doing all-original material,” says Moreno, calling from a sold-out show at a Delaware casino.

“Everyone does covers. We throw in a bunch of stuff. Our fanbase is cool. They keep coming back.”

Moreno is bringing his genre-blurring rock show to the Anthem Country Club at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 6. Music listeners may know him from “Dancing with the Stars,” where he sang his song “Tangerine Honey,” or from other TV appearances and magazine covers.

“My show is super-high-energy,” Moreno says. “I have a nine-piece band that’s supertalented and fun to watch. Our last record just went No. 1 (on the Heatseekers chart), and that’s sparked a whole bunch of touring stuff for us.

“We used to tour a lot, but then we signed a big, long contract in Vegas. Then we started touring again and signed another contract.

When you play Vegas, you play every night.

There’s no time to tour.”

Recently, Moreno has kept his Vegas shows to one or two nights a week.

Moreno’s touring experiences have been interesting, he says. He hit the road with Billy Currington and Sugarland. He also joined multiplatinum-selling artists Air Supply for their world tour as musical director, and wrote several songs on their album “Mumbo Jumbo,” including the single “Dance with Me.” “I’ve toured with some awesome people, from country bands to pop to rock,” Moreno says. “I was a music director for a lot of big names and have written songs for a lot of big bands. I toured with Air Supply for about a year. I learned a lot from those guys. They were so good to me.”

Moreno doesn’t reveal too many details of his childhood but says he could play Mozart

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on the piano when he was 3. Seven years later, he appeared on “Star Search.”

During his time in Vegas, the Californiabred musician was schooled on the strip’s trends.

“There was a time when Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack were dominating Vegas,” Moreno says. “In the ’70s, Elvis took it over. Then it went into this weird hiatus with impersonators and, in the 2000s, Cirque du Soleil took it over. Now it’s bringing in headliners like Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez.

“There hasn’t been someone in Vegas who’s been their ‘resident performer’ who’s still part of the town. We fi lled that void, which has been cool.”

This year, Moreno released nine albums, which he calls “completely crazy.”

“Because we were home in Vegas, we didn’t have to tour so much,” he shares. “I have a studio in my house, and I could just say, ‘Let’s start recording all these songs.’ Six of those

albums hit the Top 10. That keeps me going.

I just love music. There’s nothing I’d rather do.”

Moreno acknowledges that many folks in Anthem probably haven’t seen him perform.

That makes his live show exciting, he adds.

“I think it’s exciting to play for people who have no idea what they’re going to watch,” he says. “It’s like a blind date. I’m happy we get to do this for the first time.

“Literally, last night was our first show out here in Delaware. It was a sold-out room and there was something exciting about it—going on stage and saying, ‘Nice to meet you. I hope you like this.’”

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Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce preparing to honor area leaders

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ach year, the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors honors outstanding local businesses and business leaders. Nominations are accepted from the community and the award selection committee carefully considers all nominations to arrive at the top three nominees in each category.

Winners will be announced at the Winter Gala, 15th annual Business Awards on December 7. The chamber will also recognize the significant impact and contribution made by certain members in two more categories, the Ambassador of the Year and Top Gun.

BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR The Businessperson of the Year award recognizes successful business leadership and outstanding involvement among Anthem-area businesses. Nominees must be a current Anthem-area businessperson

and active member in good standing of the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce for at least 12 months. The Businessperson of the Year should exemplify chamber involvement, innovation, integrity and business

accomplishments. The 2019 Businessperson of the Year nominees are Eric Twohey, 85086 Magazine; Scott Zychowski, Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry; and Tyler Ringe & Travis Ringe, ProSkill Services.

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ship among Anthem area nonprofits. The 2019 Nonprofit of the Year nominees are Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities;

Foothills Food Bank and Musical Theatre of Anthem.

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

The Nonprofit of the Year award recognizes the valuable, mission-driven contributions made through service and leader-

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ECONOMIC IMPACT

The Economic Impact award recognizes a business or organization that has made a significant contribution to the economic vital-

ity of the Anthem area through community investment, job creation, industry growth and business leadership. The 2019 Econom-

ic Impact nominees are Caurus Academy, Amped Coffee Company and Merrill Gardens at Anthem.

The Community Impact Award recognizes a business or individual who has shown active community involvement, volunteerism

and made a positive impact on Anthem-area communities. The 2019 Community Impact nominees are: Manny Chazan, Work Hard

Play Hard Marketing; Chris Gonzalez, All Western Mortgage; and Eric Twohey, 85086 Magazine.

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LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

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munity investment in the Anthem area and the surrounding region. The chamber hosts several meetings and events monthly, including Morning Meeting on the second Thursday

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By Alexa Buechler

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enna Pechman lives a nontoxic, clean life.

So, it was only natural for her to incorporate this lifestyle into Evolve Salon and Spa, which she opened in October 2018 in North Phoenix.

The vegan, cruelty-free full-service spa offers hair, nail, skincare and body care services.

“I’m a vegan, and I like to live a nontoxic, clean life, so I wanted to open a salon that aligned with all of that,” Pechman says.

She wasn’t quite sure how to do it.

“I Googled ‘commercial real estate,’ and I found this spot,” Pechman says. “I looked through the window, and I didn’t even need to look at another space.”

Evolve Salon and Spa’s location embodies the area’s vibe. Mountainside Fitness is nearby, as is her home and her children’s school.

The products Pechman uses aren’t tested on animals nor do they have animal byproducts.

She became a vegan because a plant-based diet, she found, was healthier for her. She adds animal products negatively affect the environment.

“I love being part of this community because the area is just growing so much,” says Pechman, who worked for 11 years at Salon Mila in Cave Creek. “I’m meeting all the moms. I’m meeting all the local businesses.”

Jenna Pechman’s Evolve Salon and Spa is known for its zerogravity pedicure, during which customers recline in their chairs and receive a scalp and shoulder massage with aromatherapy oil.

At the same time, nail technicians polish the guests’ toes. (Photos

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Community is important—even within the business. Pechman’s salon is commissionbased so the 12-person staff works as a team.

At Evolve Salon and Spa, a women’s haircut starts at about $50; a men’s haircut is $30. A pedicure starts at around $50, and a manicure is $25. Facials and massages are $89 for an hour and $119 for 90 minutes.

Pechman says her salon is growing quickly.

She has six hairstylists and she can accommodate four pedicures at once. Two treat-

ment rooms are open for massages and facials. Pechman rejected the idea of treating customers in a private suite.

“If they’re just going to a suite, with one hair tech or nail stylists, you can’t really come in as a group of friends,” Pechman says. “I just love that we can accommodate more people.”

Pechman says her spa is well-known for its zero-gravity pedicures. Customers recline in their chairs and receive a scalp and shoulder massage with aromatherapy oil while their toes are being polished and massaged. Guests also receive eye pillows and headphones with calming music.

“While you’re laying back like that, you feel weightless,” Pechman says.

As for the future, Pechman says she and her staff attend classes to keep up to date with the latest trends.

“We’re always trying to get better.”

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Opposite Day Let’s make the holidays happy occasions

By Pastor David Bowen, Standing Stones Community Church Standing Stones Christian Academy

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remember the time my kids wanted to observe Opposite Day. This is when you have breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast. You wear your shirt inside out and, if you can, you wear your shoes on opposite feet. The unofficial day of the year is January 25. Opposite Day started out as a silly playground game and has mushroomed into adults trying to keep up.

Opposite Day is a month after Christmas, but Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season. This month, there will be article after article about Thanksgiving and giving thanks for all that we have. But how many will want to observe Opposite Day this Thanksgiving? What would that look like?

According to the defi nition of Thanksgiving in Webster’s dictionary, Thanksgiving is “the expression of gratitude, especially to God.” So, to be opposite, one will have to be the opposite of thankful. They will have to focus on all the negatives and challenges they have encountered this past year. They would have to display an un-

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grateful attitude and heart to everyone, especially God. They could not recognize any blessing. Again, using Webster’s dictionary as the guide, a blessing is an approval or encouragement. They will have to be bitter about everything.

I understand this past year some have suffered a health or financial crisis; some have even lost a loved one and they do not feel like celebrating or being thankful. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s only remind them of how miserable life is. But is it?

Two Opposite Day emotions on Thanksgiving are worry and anger. Two Opposite Day actions are holding a grudge and comparing ourselves and our situation to others. Let’s look at these. Worry creates turmoil not action. The truth is, most of what one worries about they cannot control, which means worry adds nothing.

Holding a grudge is like drinking poison. The only one who hurts is the one holding the grudge. It is like putting themselves in bondage because they are so tied up with emotions like jealousy, spite and envy. Or they have been hurt and they let the pain go deeper and last longer than needed. The person holding grudges is paying interest on debts they do not have.

What about the temptation to look at others and wishing that was us? The problem with comparing ourselves to others or with what others have is, well, most often the reality is, one only sees a small area of that person’s life and that is what we use to compare ourselves to them. It’s a no-win scenario because our view is so restricted and limited.

Thanksgiving is a day to gather with friends and family. It is a day to give to others. If family is not available, go help feed the homeless, instead of focusing on what we do not have, let’s do the opposite and focus on what we can give. Thanksgiving is a season to acknowledge your blessings, which all of us have.

Thanksgiving is a time to see the good in others and to be an encourager.

I think it’s good that Opposite Day is in January because the concept doesn’t fit very well with the season of giving, sharing and focusing on all that we have not on what we may lack.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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ovember is a great month to share what we are thankful for. These crafts are an easy way to share what we love or are grateful for.

Pumpkins left over from last month or on super sale can be used for a simple November decoration. You can paint the pumpkin white or leave the natural color. Tie a cute ribbon to the stem and leave in a spot with a permanent marker so family members can write on it the things they are thankful for.

This makes a great Thanksgiving centerpiece or conversation starter.

Another fun thing is making a gratitude game. You can use colored straws or painted chopsticks. You will need about 25 sticks. You can play the game like pickup sticks. To shorten the game, everyone can pick a stick from a jar with their eyes closed and share their thought depending on what color they pick.

Here are a few things to be thankful for and their associated colors: • Red: People • Orange: Places • Green: Things in nature

• Blue: School items • Purple or other colors: Your choice.

You can create a list that aligns with your family. To play, take a handful of sticks and drop them. Each player picks up a stick without moving other sticks or they cannot keep that stick. They answer the gratitude question for the color they chose. The person with the most sticks at the end wins.

Last, it’s easy to make thankful rocks or stones. Paint the rocks with what you are thankful for and give as gifts or use as decorations. Type or write words you’d like to use and glue them to clear stones. You can decorate them with color pencils or markers as well. These make cute placeholders as well if you want to add names.

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Performance like that of the Audi TT-RS Turbo doesn’t come cheap. It starts at $64,000. (Photo courtesy Audi)

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n car dealer lots, it’s easy to fi nd a wide selection of expensive German four-wheel toys to play with.

The Audi TT-RS is one of the bunch’s more practical choices, but it still provides a superb driving experience. It is also one of the sharpest-looking rides on the street and it gets plenty of attention—whether it’s being driven or parked.

Under the hood is a small 2.5-liter fourcylinder engine. Thanks to a sophisticated turbocharger system, the total output cranks a healthy 400 horsepower, hooked to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The gears can also be chosen manually, thanks to paddle shifters on the steering wheel. A computer launch control program can propel the car from a stoplight at 3,000

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rpm, with claimed 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. The top speed is listed at 174 mph for those who dare. The official fuel economy is shown at 19/29 mpg.

The cabin has plenty of electronic gadgets to play with. Pressing the “drive select” button gives the choice of comfort, dynamic, automatic or individual mode. The main control brings up settings for radio, vehicle, phone, smartphone, navigation, Audi Connect and basic car settings. The second-row seats allow passenger seating for four and fold down for larger cargo carry room.

We clocked over 650 miles on this car in one week. This included driving on plenty of curved mountain roads. With the optional 20-inch wheels, 255/30 performance tires, and even weight distribution, this TT-RS

hugged the pavement like glue. The optional ceramic brakes ($6K extra) stopped the car on a dime. The 0-60 time clocked at 3.7 seconds with Launch Control, or 4.2 without, which is quicker than most V-8 muscle cars.

The high-speed stability on highway trips is excellent. Th is is German engineering at its best.

Naturally, performance like this doesn’t come cheap. The starting price for the RS starts at $64K. This one is loaded up with all the goodies, so it shows $79K. Potential buyers who want the styling but are willing to sacrifice power can get the 2.0T version with 220 horsepower. It’s quick enough to reach 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and has a base price of only $43K. Either choice will offer a pleasant driving experience.

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Th is soup is healthful and hearty and a great way to use up bread, veggies and turkey from your holiday feast. You can go with either white beans (like northern whites or cannellini beans) or pearl (Israeli) couscous. Also, I’ve just discovered a new variety of kale. It’s called baby kale and it’s sold in bags of soft , tender leaves minus the tough stems—perfect for this soothing soup! If you have leftover bread, you can grill it up with a little olive oil and serve on the side or make savory croutons for your soup. I know it’s not officially winter, but it’s getting cool enough to declare it soup weather and, frankly, I think all of our tummies could use a break right about now. Th is pot of comfort food will hit the spot.

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Turkey and Kale Soup Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil - 1 large sweet yellow onion, finely diced - 1 large stalk celery, finely diced - 1 cup leek, diced fine - 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced - 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half - 4 heaping cups kale, stems removed, cut into small pieces - 4 cups cooked turkey pieces, shredded or chopped - 6 cups chicken broth - 1 can (15 ounces) white beans or 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine - 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes - Salt and pepper to taste For Croutons: - 4 cups bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon butter, melted - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon pepper - 1 cup cheese (like pecorino Romano, Asiago or Parmesan) coarsely grated

Directions: In a medium soup pot, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Sauté onion, celery, leek and carrot until tender. Stir in tomatoes, kale, turkey and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes. Stir in beans (with juice) or pearl couscous. Simmer for about 5 minutes (or until couscous is cooked). Meanwhile, make croutons. In a bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, butter, salt and pepper. Spread cubes on a baking sheet and place under broiler (about 375 degrees) tossing once or twice until golden brown. Remove from broiler but keep broiler on.

When soup is done, season soup with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Garnish with basil.

Option No. 1: Divide soup between four oven safe soup bowls.

Top each bowl of soup with croutons. Sprinkle a 1/4 cup grated cheese over croutons for each bowl.

Place bowls in a baking sheet and return to broiler.

Broil just until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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ellow Mushroom has the recipe for success.

The pedigreed pizza joint—which has a Happy Valley location—has a long-standing history of serving stone-baked pies with fresh ingredients.

On weekends and evenings, Mellow Mushroom is anything but mellow. Unlike its the Shops at Norterra neighbors, Mellow Mushroom is open until 2 a.m., every night. Because of its lively bar area and spacious patio, it’s a popular destination for late-night bites or drinks. Expect a lot of hustle and bustle during happy hour, which offers half-off all alcohol and appetizers from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and every day from 10 p.m. to close. Service can be hit-and-miss during peak hours, so be prepared to have a leisurely lunch or dinner.

The restaurant boasts a lengthy list of reasonably priced barrel-aged, sour, seasonal and gluten-free beers, red and white wines, sangria and craft cocktails. The pizzas are pricey but made with fresh, gourmet ingredients. Patrons can choose from pre-made pies or build their own with a bevy of fresh toppings. Vegans will be pleased with a variety of veggie options, meat alternatives and dairy-free cheese, while pizza purists can indulge in a classic cheese pizza topped with mozzarella and Parmesan.

Gluten-free grub is also available. The Holy Shiitake Pie is a fan favorite, featuring an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and sweet Mont Amore cheese, finished with a swirl of garlic aioli and a dash of black truffle oil and garnished with fresh chives and shaved parmesan. The Mighty Meat, which has a marinara base smothered with mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham and applewood-smoked bacon, will sate any carnivore’s cravings. Each pie’s pièce de résistance, however, is its dense, doughy crust.

The “munchies” menu features an array of appetizers that include pretzel bites (Mellow Mushroom’s signature crust cut up into bite-

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Top, the Holy Shiitake Pie is a fan favorite, featuring an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and sweet Mont Amore cheese, finished with a swirl of garlic aioli and a dash of black truffle oil and garnished with fresh chives and shaved Parmesan. Right, the spinach artichoke dip is a blend of fresh sautéed spinach and artichokes baked with mozzarella and Parmesan and served with warm pita bread. (Submitted photos)

size pieces) with PBR cheese dipping sauce, oven-roasted wings and garlic cheese bread.

Guests won’t regret getting the spinach artichoke dip, a blend of fresh sautéed spinach and artichokes baked with mozzarella and Parmesan and served with warm pita bread.

The bruschetta—garlic toast points topped with diced tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh basil tossed in balsamic vinegar and olive oil—is a safe bet.

With hoagies, calzones, salads and burgers also on the menu, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. If you’re craving a sub, the California Club is a tasty twist on the traditional sandwich, served on a soft multigrain ciabatta, stuffed with all-natural grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocado and garlic aioli with a side of crispy kettle

chips, which are easily one of the best parts of Mellow Mushroom’s myriad menu options. And although Friday nights at Mellow Mushroom can be quite crowded and chaotic, the one-of-a-kind atmosphere and creative take on traditional Italian favorites make it a standout in a corridor of run-ofthe-mill chain restaurants.

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‘Italy Meets Arizona’ There will be nothing simple about Osteria Mia

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ario Rana knows he has a good thing.

Sitting in his State 48 Brewery in the Scottsdale Airpark, Rana shares his latest project—Osteria Mia, a modern Italian restaurant and wine bar coming in January to the Shops at Norterra.

The menu will feature wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, build-your-own bruschetta and charcuterie boards, and other Italian specialties and small plates.

“We will have an extensive wine-by-theglass list, focusing on Italian and Arizona wine,” Rana says. “Osteria Mia will have a heavy theme of ‘Italy meets Arizona,’ from the décor to the ingredients in our dishes.”

Half of the building is going to open up with garage doors, and it boasts a wraparound patio.

Rana will source locally, using Hayden Flour Mill for its pastas and Farmi for meats.

“I went to high school with the guy behind Farmi,” he says. “He raises goats, chickens and ducks. The chickens are raised on organic feed cage-free on his farm. I’ve sampled some of the products and he brought me this chicken. It was the best chicken I’ve ever tried. So, everything is really high-quality. Everything that isn’t local we will be supplementing with imported Italian products.”

Rana says he was searching the Valley for a location for his Italian concept when The Shops at Norterra approached him about State 48 Brewery. He offered a two-for-one plan.

“It’s the fastest-growing part of Phoenix,” Rana says. “The West Valley’s blowing up right now. Once we accepted the offer for State 48 Brewery, we counteroffered with the second location and they gave us what we wanted.

“There’s not much competition in that area, as far as what we’re doing with our pizzas.”

Restaurants are in the Rana family’s blood.

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Mario Rana plans to source locally at Osteria Mia, which is expected to open in the Shops at Norterra in January. (Photo courtesy

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His grandparents relocated to Arizona in the 1960s to open pizzerias. Rana says handmade pastas are their “driving force.”

Osteria Mia broke ground a couple of weeks ago for its building, with Rana as a contractor as well. He grew up in the restaurant and construction industries. His father was a foreman on the World Trade Center “the first time they tried to blow it up.

“When we moved to Arizona in the late1990s, we got back in the restaurant industry.”

The family owns six restaurants, four of which are State 48. Another is in Sun City Grand called Angela’s Kitchen, and then there’s his brother’s pizza restaurant, Cuoco Pazzo.

“It’s similar to what we’re going to be doing with Osteria Mia,” he says. “He does the wood-fired pizza, but he does more New York Italian and I’m more modern Italian, kind of what they’re actually eating in Italy today.”

Rana says the key to his success is simple: he learns from his mistakes.

“We have closed restaurants,” says Rana, a Desert Mountain High School graduate.

“We’ve been doing this for about 15 years in Arizona. We know what we’re doing. As far as breweries go, we don’t just make good beer, we make great food.

“We have real chefs at every location. We make everything from scratch. We have a great atmosphere. All the locations have cool atmospheres. It’s not just a tasting room.

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Frank Carman fell in love with fitness after taking martial-arts classes. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Pfaff)

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hen Frank Carman founded Frankie’s Fitness about three years ago, he had only one personal training client.

Now, his fitness classes burst with 35 adults and 40 to 45 children. He also serves as a personal trainer seven clients.

“It’s a pretty solid little business right now—and we’re growing,” Carman says.

The 85085 resident fell in love with fitness while taking martial arts classes as a child.

“I was always into more individual-based sports,” Carman says. “The most fun part to me was seeing how far I could push myself.”

Carman says he wanted to share that experience with others.

“Once I was able to do that with other people and relay that information to them and actually see them get results, it got me hooked,” Carman says.

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Carman worked for a CrossFit gym for four years before opening Frankie’s Fitness in December 2016.

“I remember pulling out pieces of notebook paper and drawing out my little logo,” he says. “I started becoming superpassionate.”

He creates his workouts using all forms of fitness, and then he personalizes it to each individual—even in a group setting.

“If I really take the time to get with each individual, it’s scaled to their abilities,” he says.

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Frank Carman leads his fitness classes at Sonoran Fothills Community Center.

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The challenge in front of Carman was, though, he needed to find a home base to create his vision.

“One of my friends had passed away from pancreatic cancer, and they were holding a get-together to remember him, a celebration of life,” Carman says. “It was right there at the Sonoran Foothills Community Center. I was looking out and reminiscing about him, and it just felt right. Then, I have that memory of my buddy pushing me along the way.”

Carman took it as a sign and worked with the community center to host group fitness classes there. His plans came to fruition and his business is a community in itself.

“We are absolutely a family unit,” Carman says. “We are hanging out outside of class. We all get together and do things with our families. We go hiking on the weekends.”

The group fitness membership is $100 per month for adults and kids ages 13 and older. For kids, the group fitness classes are $90 for six weekly training sessions. His personal training sessions vary.

Carman is considering expanding his classes to Norterra’s Union Park or to workplaces.

“Some corporations will actually give a certain amount of money to allot to their employees in order for them to get healthier,” Carman says. “Because they’re sitting at their desk all day, they get all these sedentary injuries in their joints, and they’re gaining weight. They’re unproductive and unhappy. We can alleviate that.”

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By Dr. Kelly Collins, Premier Wellness Center and Aglow Medspa

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ow that summer vacations are over and kids are thankfully back in school, you might be finding yourself ready to hit the “reset & refresh button.”

Therefore, it is time to explore what skincare treatments are ideal to undergo in the fall and winter months.

The best news is fall is the ideal season to start many aesthetic procedures because the sun’s UV rays are not as strong as they are during the summer. Also, it is much easier to cover up treatment areas with scarves, long sleeves and hats for added protection and to aid in camouflaging treatment areas.

While many nonsurgical treatments require little to no downtime, it is oftentimes beneficial to avoid direct sunlight following aesthetic treatments because skin may be photosensitive immediately following the procedure. Avoiding strong sun rays also helps to minimize the risk for hyperpigmentation or brown spots following your treatment.

Starting treatments in the fall will also help you get a step ahead with prepping your skin for the holiday season and the new year.

Here are some of the best treatments to start this autumn in order to obtain youthful appearing, radiant and glowing skin just in time for the holiday season.

fine lines, reduce pore size and improve overall tone and texture of your skin. IPL treatments can be performed on the face, neck, chest, arms, legs, back and hands.

This noninvasive laser treatment will not damage the surface of the skin and there is very little to no downtime involved.

Some people develop “coffee grounds” on the surface of their skin post-treatment due to the laser zapping sun damage.

These “coffee grounds”—small brown/black flecks—will flake off in a few days to reveal clearer, brighter skin.

IPL treatments are done in a series and typically are performed every two to four weeks with four to eight treatments necessary to attain ideal results.

to reveal a healthy glow.

Chemical peels can be done as a standalone treatment, in a series or combined with other aesthetic procedures.

Chemical peels

IPL or PhotoFacial (intense pulsed light treatment) If you have lost your youthful glow, notice brown spots on your skin or suffer from rosacea, then IPL may be the treatment for you.

This procedure delivers pulses of light to help decrease redness, remove sunspots, address

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Because the chemicals used in these treatments can make the skin especially sensitive to the sun along with an increased risk of sunburn post-peel, fall is an excellent time to undergo this treatment.

Chemical peels work exactly how they sound by peeling or flaking off of the outermost layer of the skin to encourage cellular turnover and reveal new, brighter, healthier, younger appearing skin. (Out with the old and in with the new!)

Chemical peels are used to even out skin tone, diminish brown spots, reduce acne scars, erase fine lines and resurface the skin

Laser hair removal

Timing of laser hair removal treatments is essential, and it is best to begin sessions when you can commit to regular treatments. Fall is an ideal time to start these treatments because they require you to skip out on tanning or sun exposure while being treated.

Laser hair removal can be performed virtually anywhere on the body where there is unwanted hair growth and can result in permanent hair reduction. Keep in mind that

permanent hair reduction does not mean a 100% reduction of hair for life, but rather a 50% to 95% permanent reduction. New hairs can pop up over time but in most cases, the new hair growth is thinner, finer, lighter and easier to manage with touch-up treatments.

Laser hair removal works by emitting a concentrated laser beam of light and heat aimed at the targeted hair and hair follicle. This energy is absorbed into the hair follicle thus damaging the follicle enough to slow future growth.

For laser hair removal to be effective it has to be performed in a series of treatments. This is due to the hair growth cycles. There are three stages of hair growth—anagen, catagen and telogen—and basically, at any given time, a percentage of hair is in each one of these phases. That means some hairs are actively growing and other hairs are either falling out (shedding) or in the process of falling out. The laser can only effectively target hairs in the active (anagen) growth phase. Most hair growth cycles range between four to eight weeks depending on the area of the body.

This is why a series of treatments spaced out between four to eight weeks is needed for laser hair removal to be most effective. A person can expect an average of a 20% to 30% reduction in hair after each session.

If you are interested in learning more about any of these or other aesthetic treatments for fall, book a free consultation with me or any of our other providers at Premier Wellness Center.

Dr. Kelly C. Collins is the owner and medical director of Premier Wellness Center in Anthem.

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B A C K T O H E A LT H

Feeling ‘Off’?

‘Hammies’ are the key to proper spinal function

By Dr. Brian Hester, Back to Health of Anthem

H

ave you ever started to drive your car and realized you left the parking brake on? Things just felt off. It just isn’t running the way it should.

But once you figure it out and release the parking brake, everything feels much smoother. There’s way less resistance. Well, welcome to tight hamstrings. Your hamstrings are a part of a huge muscle group that controls proper spinal function, your posture and a ton of your everyday activities, including walking, bending over and squatting.

I’d bet if people actually knew how critical the hamstrings were to pain-free movement, they would treat those hammies a little nicer.

Maybe even stretching them on a regular basis – gasp!

How tight are your hamstrings? Lie flat on the floor and lift one leg at a time. Can you

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get to 90 degrees? I’m guessing that’s a “no” from most of you.

But can your hamstrings really cause a bad back? Absolutely. I know it might sound crazy but, trust me, after 18 years of taking care of patients, I’ve seen a lot of bad backs.

They all had one thing in common—tight hamstrings.

As a society, we sit way too much. When we sit, the knees are bent, which makes the hamstrings chill out, semi-contracted all day long, meaning they’re not being stretched at all. When we stand, the knees and hips extend, and the hamstrings have to lengthen. Here’s a little anatomy for you: Your hamstrings attach to the back of your pelvis. When your hamstrings are tight from all that sitting, they pull your pelvis backward and flatten your lumbar curve.

This natural arch is oh-so-critical to support your lower back. Without it, all of your body weight compresses into your spine, causing pressure in the discs and joints of the lower back. Eventually, this leads to bigger problems, like bulging and herniated discs, joint misalignment, compressed or pinched nerves and muscle spasms—all of which equal pain.

So, what do you do about it?

The first step I recommend is a functional fitness screening. This test can help show us if tight hamstrings or any other muscle groups are causing a problem for you. We can then move into postural and mobility exercises to address the tight muscles that will make a gigantic difference with chronic lower back problems.

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H E A LT H

Clearing the Air Are your lungs trying to tell you something?

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hronic obstructive pulmonary disease can manifest in many ways. Do you get short of breath doing daily activities? Feel like you’re unable to take deep breaths? Are you constantly coughing or wheezing?

If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing COPD, a serious, potentially devastating lung disease also known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Though it’s easy to think of these symptoms as just part of “getting older’’ or as problems that come with allergies, often they are not.

Nearly 16 million people in the United States are living with a COPD diagnosis, and millions more don’t know they have it. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability.

In people with COPD, the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs become par-

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The key to keeping COPD at bay—or preventing it from getting worse—is to understand and recognize the signs and symptoms early and discuss them with a health care provider. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

tially blocked, which makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. If left undetected, the disease can greatly affect your quality of life and your ability to complete even ordinary daily activities.

COPD often occurs in people who have a history of smoking or long-term exposure to secondhand smoke and other lung irritants,

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