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Research in the “Journal of Dental Traumatology” reports that children who have an overjet are at a higher risk for experiencing dental trauma at some point. With the teeth protruding out more, it puts them in a vulnerable position that may lead to traumatic experiences that include chipped teeth or fractures, dislodged teeth, knocked-out teeth, and root fractures. The study also indicates that males are

at a higher risk for the trauma than females are, and that those children who have an overjet that is greater than 6 mm have four times the risk of dental trauma.

Overjet can occur for a variety of reasons, including heredity, improper alignment, thumb sucking, overuse of pacifiers, and overcrowding of teeth. Left untreated, it can also impact speech, leading to impediments. As most children who have an overjet can attest, it is also an aesthetic issue that may attract unwanted attention to those who have it. The good news is that overjet can successfully be corrected by working with an orthodontist.

Today, there are several treatment options available to help correct an overjet, thus reducing the risks of dental trauma and other related issues. Options range from braces and dental appliances to surgery for extreme overjet situations. The important issue for parents to remember is that it is a treatment that should not be ignored. Getting a proper treatment timeline may save the child years of problems and help them to avoid dental traumas.

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Voters approve Tempe Union override Nearly 60 percent of voters in the Tempe Union High School District backed an override on the ballot in November, which means new computers, technology, buses, building improvements, books and athletic equipment for the district.

The override, supported by 22,222 voters and opposed by 15,363, will fund the district with $6.5 million over the next seven years. The owner of a home valued at $182,089—the average assessed value in the district—will pay $2.19 a year over the current override.

Superintendent Kenneth Baca was pleased with the community’s support of the issue. “This is about the kids,” Baca said. “They are the ones who win because these funds will be put toward their success.” classifieds

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Baca said residents can expect to see upgrades soon in technology. Money needs to be spent in the computer infrastructure to ensure the district has new machines for students, updated servers and switches for wireless.

Baca also pointed out that standardized tests on paper soon will end. “The new testing will be done online only,” Baca said.

Other traditional classroom and district needs will be funded as well.

“It will help to purchase textbooks,” Baca said. “Buses need to be replaced.”

Approximately $700,000 a year allows for the replacement of 49 buses over seven years. Buses in service for more than 10 years will be replaced.

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The override, slightly higher than the one that is expiring, will help offset funds lost due to the recession.

Baca said appreciated the voters’ support and “wisdom.”

“They are informed about the issues, our local community and the state,” Baca said. “They are informed on the issues in education, property values and tax bills. They recognize that good quality schools in a safe community will help property values.”

“They want to give our kids of today the same economic opportunities we had,” Baca said.

The Yes Support Our Schools Political Action Committee issued a press release indicating that the PAC was pleased with the outcome.

“We are ecstatic that our community has shown such profound support for our local high schools,” said David

Schapira, who co-chaired the PAC with Veekas Shrivastava and Beth Brizel. “We achieved this win as a community. We paid no consultants and hired no staff. More than a hundred volunteers, 105 generous donors and tens of thousands of voters made this happen for our kids.”

Shrivastava credited the team of volunteers and the work they completed to ensure voters had the information they needed. “Thanks to the people of Tempe, Chandler and Ahwatukee, our teachers and students will have the tools they need to continue to be among the top-rated districts in the state,” Shrivastava said.

Voters “know they are getting a great deal with our local high schools,” Brizel said. “With the lowest tax rate of any high school district in the Valley, we still have all ‘A’-rated comprehensive high schools. Our voters know the override dollars will be well spent.”

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After a long and exhausting year of toy making and list keeping, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready for a post-holiday vacation. And there’s no better way to spend time than splashing around Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor heated wave pool. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, for the 10th annual Swimming with Santa.

The Kiwanis Rec Center, located at 6111 S. All-America Way in Tempe, is inviting all of those young and young at heart to ride the waves with Santa, have storytime with Mrs. Claus, enjoy complimentary milk and cookies and participate in reindeer games while holiday music plays in the background. And as a treat for parents, gift certificates will be raffled off to participants throughout the event.

Advance tickets are on sale through Tuesday, Dec. 15, at a discounted rate of $5 for ages 2 to 12, and $7 for ages 13 and older. Tickets thereafter will be available for $7 for ages 2 to 12,

and $9 for ages 13 and older. Buy your tickets online at www.tempe. gov/sws, in person at Kiwanis Rec Center’s front desk, or at the Parks and Recreation Office, located at 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. Children 7 years or younger must have an adult with them at all times while in the water.

Can’t wait for summer to ride the waves? Join the center for the Holiday Waves party from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, through Wednesday, Dec. 30.

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Pollack brings most magical time of year to Tempe Valley real estate entrepreneur Michael Pollack helped bring the magic of the holidays to life when he flipped the switch to more than 500,000 twinkling lights on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Pollack Tempe Cinema Shopping Center, near McClintock and Elliot roads.

Crowds at the annual event enjoyed free movie showings. He will repeat that offer at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Those free holiday movies include these four favorites: “Elf,” “A Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone” and “National Lampoon: Christmas Vacation.”

Pollack’s over-the-top light display will run until Jan. 2.

“This is by far my favorite time of the year,” said Pollack. “Not only because we get to put on the biggest and grandest display of lights at our Pollack Tempe Cinemas, but we get to invite everyone down the theater on us to enjoy a night of free holiday mov-

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Pollack will join the Fantasy of Lights Parade from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, as the parade marches through downtown Tempe spreading the spirit of the season with live music. Admission is free.

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History reborn at Legend City Exhibit

By Tim J. Randall A piece of not Tempe’s history, but of Arizona’s storied past has been brought to life with the Legend City Exhibit at the Tempe History Museum.

Legend City, which opened in 1963 near the southwest edge of Papago Park, was at the time of its construction the fifth largest amusement/ theme park in the country, according to Jared Smith, curator of the exhibit.

“Legend City was really on the scale of Disneyland in terms of the same ideas,” Smith said. The Old Westthemed attraction was about half the size of Disneyland, and sat on 80 acres.

The park, the brainchild of Louis Crandall who was born and raised in Mesa, had a 20-year run during which millions of visitors experienced rides, entertainment, music and live shows.

“This was an amusement destination, which impacted all of Arizona,” said Brenda Abney, director of the Tempe History Museum, which will house the exhibit through October 2016.

“People had strong attachments and fond memories of the park, and the experience was felt beyond Tempe borders,” she said.

Recreating the memories of Legend City was an endeavor requiring “a substantial amount of time and effort,” said Smith. “This was truly a

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community collaboration to collect the artifacts from the period.”

With help from Crandall, Legend City historian John Bueker and a host of others—including funding from the Tempe Historical Society, Arizona Humanities and Big Surf Water Park—the museum staff was able to rekindle the magic of the park.

As part of the museum’s changing exhibition space, visitors to the facility will encounter an impressive display of “souvenirs, photos and memorabilia,” said Smith. Examples of these include “a gondola from the Skyride, a car from the horseless carriage ride, costumes from Wallace & Ladmo shows and the Legend City Dutchman’s Shack—the park’s famous tilt house,” he said.

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ton Terrace, where top performers such as The Spiders (Alice Cooper), Stevie Nicks, AC/DC, The Grateful Dead, REO Speedwagon, Elton John, Moody Blues and The Police performed.

Visitors touring the history of Legend City through Jan. 24 will see a snapshot of the facility in 1984 after its closure. Black and white photos taken by photographer Pat Gorraiz present a haunting view of dilapidated attractions and the void of the once emotion-filled park.

“This was the right time to tell the story of Legend City,” said Abney.

“Our goal at the museum is to take the collective memories of history,

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Attending the Legend City Exhibition is free to the public and those who do will gain a perspective on a city and state’s great accomplishment.

“The challenge with every exhibit is can we make this an experience in three dimensions, so people can feel it and immerse themselves in it,” Abney said. “With Legend City we have accomplished that goal.”

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Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) night, held on Saturday, Oct. 17, was a huge success.

G.A.I.N. builds strong, united and safe neighborhoods The annual Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) has a long history in Tempe, as it is designed to unite and create safer, more inclusive neighborhoods.

In mid-October, Tempe residents were encouraged to gather in their neighborhoods to promote safety and communication, and celebrate the successes of crime prevention through community involvement. The City Council, Neighborhood Services, Police, Code Compliance, Fire and Public Works employees, along with fire engines, patrol vehicles, motor officers, mounted and K-9 units and other City apparatus attended many of the neighborhood get-togethers, cookouts and potlucks in a spirit of unity, partnership and fun. This event is a decades-long tradition in the Tempe community. More info at www.tempe.gov/GAIN. “G.A.I.N. is a powerful demonstration of our city’s community-oriented approach to public safety,” said Assistant Chief John Rush.

“The tradition and continued success of G.A.I.N. is due to the ongoing commitment and inspired leadership by a wide variety of people across Tempe. These efforts are apparent at every neighborhood party. Tempe police are honored to once again to participate in this community tradition to create stronger, safer neighborhoods for years to come.”

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G.A.I.N. night was held in neighborhoods across Tempe on Saturday, Oct. 17. Last year, Tempe residents hosted nearly 100 G.A.I.N. parties, attended by 4,000-plus residents. Tempe crime prevention officers partner with single-family-home neighborhoods as well as multifamily apartment complexes to host G.A.I.N. events.

Tempe reaches out well in advance to neighborhood leaders, who join the City Council, Neighborhood Services staff, Police, Code Compliance, Fire and Public Works employees to learn more about the latest crime prevention resources and technology, and how to connect with neighbors to host a successful G.A.I.N. party.

Getting to know your neighbors is an important step toward preventing crime. Those who know and care about each other are aware of work and travel schedules, and can watch each other’s homes for unusual or suspicious occurrences.

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Tempe seeking nominations for King Diversity Award

By Tim J. Randall On Jan. 16, two days before the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Tempe will host its annual MLK Celebration Diversity Awards Dinner.

This 18th iteration of the event continues its “emphasis of honoring Dr. King’s legacy,” said Ginny Belousek, senior diversity specialist for the City.

“We do so by selecting individuals and groups in the community who uphold the ideals that Dr. King stood for including social justice, leadership and championing diversity.”

The selection process for award winners begins with submission of nomination forms identifying folks who or organizations that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing the principle of diversity.

This is a point Mayor Mark Mitchell believes is critical for the city.

“The City of Tempe has long had a mission of promoting diversity, both in our workforce and in our community at-large,” Mitchell said. “The MLK Diversity Awards gives us a chance

to celebrate those in our city who are leading the way, educating their neighbors and providing equality and fairness in the workplace. These awards exemplify what is great about Tempe.”

There are multiple award winners, noted Belousek. “We typically choose one or two adult winners, two or three youth, one business group, one educational group, one community group and lastly one self-nominated award for diversity supplier,” she said.

Belousek, who has been part of the annual event for 15 of its 18 years in her role with the City’s Department of Diversity, explained that the event has changed in its approach.

“This used to be a much more nationally focused event, we even had Martin Luther King III speak at the dinner one year,” she said. “A number of years ago we changed it to more of a community event, lowering the price to $15 from $75 to ensure that families, members of the community and friends could attend.”

That change of direction has ensured an annual sellout of the event,

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Specific guidelines on the nominaThe awards and commitment to tion process include: diversity are extremely important to To be eligible, nominees must live, the City, according to Councilwoman work or volunteer in the city of Tempe and demonstrate a commitment to Lauren Kuby. honoring and celebrat“I’ve nominated two ing the city’s diversity. past MLK Diversity Nominees for the Award winners: Genie Diversity Supplier Zavaleta and Randy award are self-nomiKeating [who won in nated and do not have 2015] and it’s a heartthe residency requirewarming process,” she ment, however they said. “The MLK Divermust have conducted sity award celebrates the best of us, those Jevin Hodge, America’s Leading business with the City Young Agent for Change, will of Tempe within the who stand up for so- be the keynote speaker for the 2016 MLK Celebration Diversity calendar year 2015. cial and environmental Awards Dinner.

Nominees may not justice and put others before themselves. As a City that em- currently be serving as a Tempe elected braces diversity, we need to champion official or a Tempe Human Relations those who walk the talk and inspire commissioner.

This year’s event will be held at the others to do the same.”

Due Dec. 4, nomination forms are Marriott Tempe at the Buttes. Onavailable on the Tempe website, or line nomination forms are available at through the mail. Entries are reviewed www.tempe.gov/MLK. To request a printed nomination by a four-person committee comprised of the 13-member Tempe Hu- form, contact Ginny Belousek at (480) 350-8979. man Relations Commission.

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Congratulations to Flanny’s Bar & Grill, which celebrated its fifth anniversary Nov. 6 with a 38-beer salute. Flanny’s poured 24 different beers on tap and 14 from casks during the five-hour anniversary celebration.

If you’re have homessome left. looking backlucky, theyexpensive Speaking of brewskies, have you ever noticed that beer names are actually getting more interesting than band names? A few of the more intriguing monikers among Flanny’s 38 beers: Deschutes Chasin’ Freshies, Left Hand Fade to Black Vol. 1, Alesmith Vietnamese Speedway Stout, and one I thought sure was an ice cream: New Belgium Ben & Jerry’s Salted Caramel Brownie Ale. Go to Flanny’s at 1805 E. Elliot Rd. (open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., famous for burgers and wings), and check it out.

Do not, however, go to Citrine, the Fifth Street pizzeria that opened in September, because it closed in November. Chef Peter DeRuvo and business partner Nick Neuman reportedly went their separate ways following professional differences.

DeRuvo will maintain control of Citrine and is rumored to be contemplating a re-launch, following upgrades.

Ever wonder where Santa Claus goes when he’s finished delivering billions of presents to households on multiple continents in about 16 hours flat? Alright, neither have I, but it’s a legitimate question. He’s exhausted, dehydrated and ready to knock heads with the elves. Naturally, he and Mrs. Claus go straight to the Kiwanis Recreation Center’s Indoor Heated Wave Pool, 6111 S. All-America Way. You can join them there Dec. 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s called “Swimming with Santa.”

Imagine your little ones making waves with the S man. Games, holiday music and milk and cookies for the kids will all be a part of it. Tickets bought before Dec. 15 are only $5 for ages 2 to 12, and $7 for ages 13 and over. After Dec. 15, the prices go to $7 and $9.

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Am I the only one who wonders why neither US Fries nor French Fry Heaven carries something called the Vladimir Poutine? “Poutine” is the French transliteration of the Russian president’s last name, which we English-speakers spell as “Putin.”

And “poutine” is also the name of the Canadian dish of French fries with cheese curds and gravy, a combination that has lately taken Tempe (and the rest of the country) by storm. Poutine (the dish, not the president) comes in a range of variations, from Buffalo chicken poutine to curry poutine, vegetarian poutine, etc. So let’s reverse-engineer our dish, starting with the name, then coming up with the appropriate topping. What would “Vladimir Poutine” have on top of all those French fries? Hmmm.

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Beef stroganoff! Beef, sour cream and mushrooms are perfect over potatoes. First restaurant that carries this dish gets my business.

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Aztecs provide intense competition in volleyball playoffs District aims to protect students, staff from media

By Nicole Walker Due to FERPA—The Family EducaWhen Corona del Sol High School tional Rights & Privacy Act—students’ student Marcus Wheeler killed him- records are protected by the federal self on campus May 12, the media law, limiting Corona’s ability to distried to swarm the facility. close information about students.

Jill Hanks, the Tempe Union High TUHSD states that the students School District’s public information who are younger than 18 must obtain officer, said her office a parent’s permission and has policies in place to signature to speak to the protect the students and media. allow the police to help When it comes to mecontrol the flow of infordia exposure for studentmation. athletes at a school-spon“In situations like this, sored event, it is up to it’s important to have one the coaches to handle the voice so messages are situation. clear,” said Hanks, who Jill Hanks, Tempe Union “The coaches are acgrants or denies interview High School District’s public customed to fielding information officer, is the requests for the district. staff member who accepts media requests and of“In the aftermath, it was or denies media interview ten use these opportuimportant to protect our requests. nities to coach students grieving staff and students, providing on their interviewing skills, how to them the support they needed to get present themselves and how to reprethrough this.” sent their team or program or school,” Corona refused to allow media on Hanks said. “But there may also be campus during this incident, so the times when a coach decides to limit media set themselves up on the public distractions in order to keep the team sidewalks and it was up to students if focused.” they wanted to interact with reporters.

Speaking to the media can be a “There was an instance where some teaching tool, however. According to students came together after school the Community Relations Departon the track to honor Marcus and TV ment, media exposure is a great way to cameras showed up,” Hanks said. “We get athletes familiar with the press and worked with the students to determine have them practice their on-camera if they were OK with media being there and interview presence. or if they wanted this to be private moDuring events or situations that rement. The students decided they were quires Corona to release a public statecomfortable with the media shooting ment, the Community Relations Devideo, but most declined interviews.” partment issues the media releases on According to TUHSD’s governing behalf of the schools and the district. board policy, the governing body is They will post on social media as well responsible for providing information as in its online newsroom. to the community and maintaining “Guidelines and procedures are in a positive relationship with the local place to protect our students,” Hanks media. said. “We are excited to work with meThe governing board also decides if dia to showcase our outstanding stuthe media can cover sports and special dents and there are certainly benefits events. For outlets to gain permission, to having them participate in positive they must make arrangements with news coverage.” the supervising school in advance.

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By Nicole Walker “Well hopefully they’ll get a good The Corona del Sol Aztecs defeated night’s rest, and they will decide that the odds and conquered they want to win and their losing streak to they’ll play accordingmake it to the second ly [during playoffs],” round of playoffs in the Maxfield said prior to AIA State Girls Volleythe postseason. ball ChampionshipsOn Oct. 28, the CoDivision I. rona Aztecs took on However, in facing Corona del Sol’s varsity volleyball the Mountain Pointe Xavier College Prep team.

Prides for the final High School on Nov. 5, Corona was game of the regular season. Both teams served up intense competition and sub- gave it their all, but unfortunately the sequently fell short, losing 3-0 and end- Aztecs lost to the Prides 2-3. This put ing its season.

Corona at a 3-5 record going into playDuring the first playoff game on Nov. offs and its second loss in a row.

3, Corona took on Centennial High The Aztecs took on the Campo School and the girls came out strong, Verde Coyotes on Oct. 27. The Azovercoming their past losses to emerge tecs constantly tried keeping up with victorious with a 3-1 win. the Coyotes, but unfortunately lost all Approaching the playoffs, the Aztecs three sets. lost their last two games of the regular As their season came to an end, the season against Campo Verde on Oct. Aztecs ended up with an overall re27, and Mountain Pointe on Oct. 28. It cord of 21-19, and were ranked 215th wasn’t the way coach Benjamin Maxfield in the nation and 12th in Arizona. wanted to head into postseason play.

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By Kimberly Hosey The holiday season is fast approaching, and there’s so much to do, see, hear, make and contribute in the Valley. It’s hard to pick just one. So we chose a handful. Here are just a few ways to make your holidays with kids or teens even more special.

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Goal setting teaches toddlers and preschoolers lifelong skills Now that the New Year is approaching, millions of Americans have set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve upon. For parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand children’s learning.

As 2016 approaches, parents can engage their children in conversations about past years’ celebrations and upcoming resolutions. Adults can share resolutions they have made in the past and talk about how setting goals helps us grow and learn. They can also talk with their children about setting realistic and achievable goals for themselves.

The two most important parts of this conversation are: it must be a backand-forth dialogue between a caregiver and a child, and the child must arrive at their resolution on their own. For toddlers and preschoolers, some simple resolutions might include: • Reading together for 30 minutes every day

• Brushing teeth every day, or learning to do it on their own • Trying one new fruit or vegetable each month • Less TV or computer use to make time for family games or physical activity • Learning to tie their shoes or get dressed on their own • Getting to bed by a certain time every day • Learning a new sport or musical instrument.

In these discussions, help your child decide how they will monitor their progress and what good rewards for progress might be: a new book, stickers on a calendar, a visit to a museum or local event, etc. As the year progresses, use successes or challenges as opportunities to talk about setting higher goals or adjusting old goals to be more realistic. Focus always on the positive—such as progress made or obstacles that have been overcome.

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ger. Two light shows feature the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Winter Palace” and “Polar Express.” Kids will enjoy talking to the interactive Jengo the Talking Giraffe, returning with his pal Tortuga the talking tortoise. For an extra fee kids can touch the stingrays in Stingray Bay, ride a camel or take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel. ZooLights run from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Camps at Children’s Museum of Phoenix The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is celebrating winter break with a series of crafty camps for kids 5 to 8 centering around learning, wintertime, animals living in cold climates and more. Kids in the first session; Monday Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23, will learn about snow— and the more fun, edible version, ice cream—the science behind germs and the common cold and will make art projects and play as they prepare for Santa’s visit. The “cool” fun continues in the second session Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, when campers will learn all about animals that survive in cold climates, whether it’s the Arctic or the desert!

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sessions involve art activities and play through the museum’s three interactive, kid-centered floors.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix (602) 253-0501 www.ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org Monday, Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23 Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30 Fill out and submit a camp application at http://childrensmuseumofphoenix. org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015Winter-Camper-Applications.pdf.

HEAR “The Nutcracker,” Ballet Arizona Well, “hear” doesn’t quite cover it: more like “hear, see and experience.”

Still, the music of “The Nutcracker” will stay with you for years. I still find myself humming the tunes some 25 years after learning them. There are always a number of performances to catch each season, but Ballet Arizona’s is particularly well known for its long run and fantastic performance: Animals, colors and fantasy take over the stage in a truly immersive way. Three casts of professional dancers and 140 youth chosen through open auditions perform accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony. If you’re looking to capture childlike wonder or an interest in the fine arts for you kids this holiday season, this is a great bet.

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Step 1: Acquire the tires Unless you have a gearhead in your circle of acquaintance, chances are good you don’t have old tires laying around, just waiting to be made into a craft project. While the thought of finding 4-6 used tires may sound daunting, it’s actually very easy and in almost all circumstances, free. It just requires going to a shop like Discount Tire and asking. Every time I’ve needed a craft tire, not only have they given me what I need, they’ve even helped find “the best” tire for my project. In this case, I recommend various sizes although I learned that truck tires are much harder to paint than car tires. biz box

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Step 2: Tire painting Spread out the drop cloth and stir the paint. Get the roller saturated and paint the outside edge of the sidewall of one of the tires, then use the roller to paint the tread. I found it was easiest to paint when the tire was right side up, rolling as I went along. Have your kid(s) use the paintbrush to fill in any gaps in the tread you may have missed.

Place the tire on its side, then paint the entire sidewall that’s facing up. This will be the upside as you stack the tires later. Repeat for all tires.

For the tire you’ve designated as the head, you’ll want to paint both sidewalls completely, as well as the inside of the tire because this one will be visible from all sides.

Step 4: Assembly Stack the tires as desired with the fully painted sides facing up. Hide an extension cord inside the tire stack to bring power to your snowman’s face. Place the head on top then connect the face’s male plug to the extension cord.

I used a scarf I found at a thrift store and a 7.5-feet x 8-inch light net (found at Walmart) to make a scarf for my snowman. I happen to have access to go-kart tires which are exactly the right size to make a top-hat, but all craft stores are selling super-cute winter hats at a discount and any of them will work great for this project.

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Step 3: Lighting the face Straighten the wire hangers but leave a 90-degree angle with about 1.5 inch on the end of one.

Drill a hole in the edge of the sidewall and insert the short angled end of the hanger. Bend a 6-inch to 8-inch triangle in the middle of the hanger, then extend to the other side of the tire. Repeat drilling and inserting other end of the hanger.

Repeat process for the mouth, but bend the second hanger into a smile instead of into a carrotshaped nose.

Gather eight lights into a cluster and wrap a zip tie around them to secure them into an eye shape. Use another zip tie to secure this cluster to one side of the nose bend, with the excess lights facing the nose. Wrap the extra light string on the hanger between the eye cluster and the plug and secure at the edge with a zip tie. Wrap about 20 more lights around the nose cone and secure the tip with another zip tie. Repeat the eye-cluster process on the other side of the nose.

Use the remaining lights to wrap around the mouth wire as many times as needed until all of the light string is used up, securing the end with a zip tie and making sure the end plug is hidden inside the tire.

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By Jill Hanks Tempe Union High School District Corona del Sol High School is celebrating a remarkable performance by its students on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. The results earned an unprecedented 107 AP Scholar Awards.

The College Board’s AP program offers high school students rigorous college-level courses, and college credit or advanced placement. Dozens of Corona students were recognized for their achievements.

11 National AP Scholar Award Winners (Average grade of four or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and grades of four or higher on eight or more of these exams.) Jena Chalmers, Susanna D’Souza, Owain Evans, Adam Huang, Jinoh Lee, Jordan Mitchell, Joseph Park, Atreya Tadepalli, Andrew Xi, Max Yang and Teresa Yu 37 AP Scholar with Distinction Award Winners (Average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of three or higher on five or more exams.)

Laura Belmont, Shaye Busse, Jena Chalmers, Natalie Crawford, Susanna D’Souza, Owain Evans, Michael Gee, Nicole Holly, Adam Huang, Niharika Jain, Roshini Kalagara, Jinoh Lee, Justin Lee, Jordan Mitchell, Christina Moon, Shannon O’Brien, Anuja Oke, Joseph Park, Varun Pattalachinti, John Patterson, Erin Pelley, Dylan Polo, Kayleigh Porritt, Catherine Riedel, Cami Rowan, Atreya Tadepalli, Sonya Tao, Marina Tian, Yifan Tian, Fowsia Warsame, Tanner Wolfram, Andrew Xi, Max Yang, Melody Yeh, Teresa Yu, Angela Zhang and Andrew Zhou.

19 AP Scholar with Honor Award Winners (Average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of three or higher on four or more of these ex-

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ams.) Caeli Ackles, Raquel Baier, Roger Chang, Aashini Choksi, Madison DesMaisons, Katelyn Dinkel, Zachary Lawson, Marco Lohavanijaya, Madison Margolis, Nathaniel Marshall, Kristina Nedelkova, Luke Nero, Maria Predtechenskaya, Ushrayinee Sarker, Derek Shi, Sree Manasvini Subbaraman, Laura Wang, Hannah Watts and Shaojia Zhao 40 AP Scholar Award Winners (Completed three or more AP Exams with grades of three or higher.)

Daisy Bennett, Shane Carr, Anthony Chau, Benjamin Chen, Emily Crisler, Kajal Dave, Lauren Dwyer, Brett Erspamer, Andrew Eversden, Tayler Everts, Pragathi Gopal, Allison Gray, Alexander Grimm, Kathryn Holste, Maryn Jackson, Grant Jensen, Jason Juang, Cindy Juarez, Claire Kamienski, Andrew Ketterman, Michelle Le, Daniel Lee, Tara Margolis, Jarif Mian, Sanna Naveed, Maria Panopoulos, Aditya Parekh, Nicholas Richards, Maxwell Schmeekle, Julia Schroder, Miles Scull, Jennifer Sieczkowski, Elizabeth Steele, Matthew Stephens, Nathan Tam, Megan Whittard, Sara Wood, Angela Yang, Wade Young and Zihan Zhang Many of these students were juniors when they took the AP exams in May, so they can continue to complete college-level work and possibly earn even greater AP Scholar Awards as seniors.

“At Corona, we have worked diligently to increase opportunities for all students to take AP classes,” said Principal Brent Brown.

“We have also increased our AP course offerings and we have made it a priority to increase the rigor of our AP courses so students have the best educational experience, which better prepares them for their endeavors after high school.”

In 2015, more than 2.5 million students in over 19,000 high schools took AP exams, including approximately 300 Corona del Sol students.

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This unique Southwestern tradition The lighting of a 60-foot holiday tree draws visitors from throughout the will be accented by an ice skating perValley to see the lighting of the tree, formance. Halfway during the event, watch the parade of lights and enjoy “snow” will begin to fall. pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m. entertainment onstage.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe p.m. to 9 p.m.

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East Valley troupe Ballet Etudes 7 Chandler Family Bird Walk presents its 29th annual production of This bird walk is guided by memthe Christmas ballet. bers of the Desert Rivers Audubon SociWHEN: Friday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., reety. Loaner binoculars will be available. peats lawSaturday, Nov. hearsay 28, at 2 p.m. andmeet your neighbor talk WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m.

7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m.; FriWHERE: Veterans Oasis Park and Enday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, vironmental Education Center, 4050 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler 6, at 3 p.m.

COST: Free WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, INFO: www.chandleraz.gov 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler biz box expensive homes looking back COST: $25 and $29 8 Incarnate: A Christmas INFO: www.chandlercenter.org

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In its 23rd year, the parade will feature as many as 40 units, including floats, balloons, clowns, novelty units, marching bands and the arrival of Santa Claus.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Tempe COST: Free for spectators INFO: www.downtowntempe.com

Ages 12 to adult are invited to learn how to use glitter paint to create a festive Yuletide platter.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: As You Wish Pottery, at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10, plus cost of the pottery of your choice INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events

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More than 40 vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade tamales and homemade breads.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: www.chandlerfarmersmarket.com

Original electronic music and projected visuals combine with narrative to tell the Christmas story. Included in the presentation are jazzy versions of Christmas songs played by the Russ Schmidt Quartet featuring Fred Forney.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempe.gov

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Vega Arts Dance Theatre presents its version of the holiday classic featuring the Peanuts gang. The story is told entirely through dance and cirque techniques.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Tickets on sale Tuesday, Nov. 24; see website for prices INFO: http://1.usa.gov/1RddkJ0

10 Phoenix Boys Choir

The award-winning boys choir presents its holiday music show.

Founded in 1947, the Phoenix Boys Choir is among the world’s bestknown youth music ensembles.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $35 INFO: https://tca.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=2210

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Arizona Mills had a different sort of groundbreaking. Instead of moving dirt, a front-end dump truck dropped 50,000 LEGO bricks on the site. Local dignitaries and children were onsite and invited to play with the bricks and create their own designs. Photos by Kimberly Carrillo 1. Bertie, the LEGO mascot, hung around while the kids played. 2.

Sometimes you really have to concentrate. 3. Monica Villalobos speaks about her son’s love for LEGO bricks. 4. A group of children eagerly awaits the opportunity for a sneak preview. 5. Greg Goodman, president of Arizona Mills, discusses the plans for the LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

6. Mayor Mark Mitchell takes the honorary first scoop. 7. It was almost overwhelming to be surrounded by that many LEGO bricks. 8. The junior builders were very excited. 9. Monica Villalobos thanks everyone for coming. 10. A tractor full of LEGO bricks waits outside of Arizona Mills. photo page

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Growing Up Blowing out 18 candles on your birthday cake is a huge milestone.

It happens in an instant. You are an adult! As such, you can vote and get married. You can serve in the military, get a tattoo, donate blood and get called for jury duty. You can even win the lottery (because you are finally old enough to buy a ticket).

Even though you can do all these things (and more) being 18 does not make you a grownup.

I’ve witnessed this firsthand with some of my own kids. They are young adults and independent in so many ways but they are not yet grownups because being an adult and being a grownup are two different things. One is immediate and automatic, the other is not.

A grownup has the ability to discern a running toilet from anywhere in the house. This is accompanied by the in-

ability to ignore a running toilet from anywhere in the house—even and especially at 2 a.m. An adult flushes and doesn’t give it a second thought or listen.

When you are an adult, you eat when you are hungry, whatever time of the day (or night) that might be— even and especially at 2 a.m. When you are a grownup you anticipate other people’s hunger more than your own.

When a grownup sees a police car in the rearview mirror he experiences a sense of security. An adult breaks out in a sweat and hopes he wasn’t speeding—again.

Adults have been known to lie about their age by increasing it. Grownups have been known to lie about their age by decreasing it.

Adults pay the rent; grownups pay the mortgage. Adults have jobs;

grownups have careers. Adults stay up way past midnight; grownups attempt to stay up past midnight when they are waiting for their adults to return home. Adults wake up late on a Saturday morning; it’s the perfect time to catch up on sleep. Grownups see the weekend as a perfect time to catch up on some yard work.

Grownups cut the cheddar on the cutting board. Adults cut the cheese wherever they can. Grownups secure the bread bag with the twist tie after making a sandwich. Adults aren’t aware there is an actual purpose for a twist tie.

Adults put their dirty dishes in the sink. Grownups rinse their own dishes along with whatever other dishes adults have left in the sink, put them in the dishwasher, run the dishwasher and return two hours later to unload it.

When you are an adult, the best part of the holidays is getting presents.

When you are a grownup, the best part is giving them.

Adults do not consider it out of the ordinary to watch an entire season of “The Walking Dead” on Netflix in one

day. Grownups watch one episode each week. They are aware there is a way to buzz through commercials, but that seems like a lot of work.

Adults run to the grocery store to grab something for dinner—usually from the frozen foods section. Grownups go to the store with a list and spend a considerable amount of time contemplating produce and whether organic really is worth the extra money.

Grownups keep an accurate budget of spending and income. Adults say, “Budge-what?”

Adulthood is awarded to you on your 18th birthday. Growing up is a process. For some of us, it is a neverending one. I’ve always said, “Growing up is realizing there is no such thing.”

If this is true, none of us will ever be completely done growing up. I kind of like that thought.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Chon Thai Food is located in what can only be called an Asian cuisine shopping center. Szechwan and sushi restaurants stand in close proximity.

It would be possible on a week night, given a relatively light turnout for dinner, simply to show up, park your car and then decide what called to you.

Will it be a feast of sashimi tonight?

Or shall we make it a Kung Pao evening? Then again, a good Thai curry is hard to resist.

Chon Thai Food’s interior is brightly lit and a little plain, the supersized flatscreen TV on the south wall is a nod to Americans’ constant need for television. But seating is comfortable and the staff is very eager to help. To our hostess’ request for a drink order (coffee, tea, juices and soft drinks only), I responded with my latest enthusiasm: a Thai Arnold Palmer. She’d never heard of it, but when I explained it was comm. spotlight

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My companion and I shared an appetizer of crab puffs, called here “Crab Delight” ($4.99). Crab puffs are ubiquitous in all Asian restaurants now, and too often they are an oily pastry stuffed with uninspiring cream cheese barely touched by crab.

Not so at Chon Thai.

The creamy inside was flecked with small, but discernable bits of crab meat and the puff pastry was crisp and inviting.

We shared a pair of entrées: Pineapple Shrimp Curry ($10.99) and Chon Thai Rama Chicken ($7.99). As my companThe Pineapple Shrimp Curry blends heat and tangy sweet- ion pointed out, such a ness. combination provides a like an Arnold Palmer, with Thai tea balance of light and heavy. The clarinstead of the regular stuff, I was pre- ity of the curry, in coconut milk with sented with the restaurant’s first such lime leaves, was offset neatly by the concoction. If you like Thai tea, try it more substantial chicken, cooked in in this version with lemonade. It has a peanut sauce and served over lightly both the sweet smoothness of Thai steamed broccoli and spinach. tea and the citrusy kick of lemonade.

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brightened by the sweetness of the pineapple. We had ordered it at medium heat, but be aware: Medium at Chon Thai is more like hot. Try mild if you want medium, and avoid the hot dishes altogether if medium is too much for you.

The chicken was a delicious foil for the thick peanut sauce, and the vegetables were not overcooked. Fresh ingredients and careful preparation are the restaurant’s hallmarks. Desserts, as in most Asian restaurants, are few in number, but the fried bananas and ice cream ($3.99) hit the sweet spot.

As you may have noted by now, Chon Thai’s prices are very modest. At a time when even fast-food prices approach $10 for an entrée item, Chon Thai is a gourmet deal.

Chompie’s, Arizona’s New Yorkstyle deli, released its Thanksgiving menu and is taking preorders for whole oven roasted turkeys, pies or full course meal packages. The full dinner and a la carte selection are designed to make giving thanks a little easier this holiday season. Chompie’s’ four Valley restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day, not just for order pick-ups, but also for dine-in service.

“We know how busy it is during the holidays,” said Chompie’s founder Lovey Borenstein. “Sometimes you need a little help in the kitchen so you can spend most of your time with your family.”

Chompie’s turkeys and fixings are cooked fresh from scratch using the Borenstein family recipes. They’re made the same day as the scheduled pick-up and include reheating instructions, so they can be served in about 30 minutes.

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full meal packages, individual turkeys, and an a la carte sides: • The traditional full meal package, which serves 12 to 15 generously, is $189.99 • Thanksgiving dinner, for dine-in, or to go, $15.99 per person • Extra large whole oven roasted turkey, $89.99, carved for $114.95 • Fresh baked apple or pumpkin pie $10.95 each • Fresh baked deluxe pie $12.95 each • Homemade stuffing $6.99 a pound • Matzo ball soup $7.99 for a quart • String bean almandine for $5.99 a pound Whole turkey and large dinner packages must be ordered at least 72 hours in advance for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25, or Thursday, Nov. 26. Chompie’s four Valley locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Locally, Chompie’s is at 1160 E. University Dr., Tempe. For more information, call (480) 557-0700.

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Rock Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry and Apricot Preserve Glaze If you’re “game” to veer off the tried and true path of preparing the standard turkey for your holiday meal, Rock Cornish Game Hens are a delicious option. The kids in our family absolutely love them because they think they are miniature turkeys and they each get one of their very own.

The great thing about Rock Cornish Game Hens is that they are available all year long. (Just give yourself a few days to thaw them out, because you’ll find them in the frozen food section.)

So they not only make a wonderful holiday dish but also great for a “new year—new you” dish in January when you’re still feeling the glow of the holidays but you’re ready to start eating a bit more healthy.

For some reason, I thought these delicious little birds had been a part of our culture for centuries, but in the research I did about them, I was shocked to learn that, although the U.S. patent

and trademark office shows no ownership filings for the breed, the first Rock Cornish Game Hen apparently made its debut only in the 1950s. A poultry farmer named Jacques Makowsky first raised Guineas, but later, after much experimenting came up with a crossbreed of Cornish gamers and Plymouth Rock hens. The result was a plump little bird with all-white meat and a distinct gamy flavor. (That’s because these little 1-pounders are given a high protein diet that generally includes cranberries, acorns and other nuts.)

Other food historians credit chicken mogul Donald John Tyson for creating the Rock Cornish game hen by crossbreeding White Rock hens and Cornish hens in 1965. I’ll let them sort out the breeding rights. In the meantime, don’t mind if I take credit for creating a wonderful recipe that you’re going to thoroughly enjoy all year long.

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Rock Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry and Apricot Preserve Glaze For the hens:

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1 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup canned whole cranberry sauce 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries, optional 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon wine or champagne vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if desire spicier)

Thaw hens if frozen. Wash and pat dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place hens breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. (Do not add

water to pan.)

Brush hens with butter.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for one hour to one hour and 10 minutes, brushing hens three or four times with the melted butter drippings. Hens are done when juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 185 degrees. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package instructions.

In another medium saucepan, combine apricot preserves, cranberry sauce, optional dried cherries or cranberries, honey or brown sugar, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. When hens are cooked, lay them on a bed of rice and spoon glaze over top.

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Hello Friday Join the group for Tempe’s hidden gem of a happy hour.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., Tempe

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COST: $6.50 RTA members; $7.50 nonmembers INFO: www.tempe.gov Holly and Ivy Holiday Boutique One of the largest boutiques in the Valley, Holly and Ivy Holiday Boutique kicks off with a wine event.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (wine event and boutique opening); Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Church of the Epiphany, 2222 S. Price Rd., Tempe COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 968-4111, office@epiphanytempe.org, www.epiphany-tempe.org Craig Shoemaker This comedian honed his comedic skills and characters while bartending and attending Temple University.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $22 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempe.improv.com Charlie Puth The 23-year-old singer-songwriter pop sensation performs live on stage.

Plus: Enter to win the chance to meet Puth backstage after the concert.

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: The Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events Bluegrass Jam Session If you play a string instrument and you’re looking for a chance to jam with other musicians, come to Pyle.

Skill level is not crucial to this group, so even if you’re just starting to play, this is a good group to join. Even if you don’t play an instrument, you are welcome to come and listen.

WHEN: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Call for charge INFO: (480) 350-5211 Sherry Finzer The Phoenix-based flutist specializes in ambient and relaxing music, blend-

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WHEN: Friday, Nov. 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble Fountain at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events

Knee Deep Experience Arizona’s premiere funk and soul band is known for its signature Llama mascot, but it’s blend of guitars and horns that makes its sound.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Blvd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events Riverside Cathedral Riverside Cathedral draws from jazz, gypsy, classical, Irish, modern and world music influences.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Blvd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events Songwriters Showcase XIV. Local songwriters Holly Pyle, John Laman and Alexis Juliard present their latest works at this night of original music.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 and $25.

INFO: www.tempe.gov Tempe Festival of the Arts Rain or shine, check out the artwork and perhaps pick up a few things for holiday gifts.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Tempe COST: Free admission INFO: www.tempefestivalofthearts.com Ratio Named “Best Jazz Band in Phoenix” by the New Times, Ratio plays songs that span ‘60s and ‘70s funk, ‘80s

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jams, smooth jazz and classic soul.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events Guitarras Latinas A virtual tour of Latin America, the music of Guitarras Latinas includes acoustic guitars, Latin percussion and vocals. Guitar solos spiked by bongos and castanets take listeners to Mexico, the Andes and more.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events AZ Wall Project Vietnam War Pop-Up Museum Operation Welcome Home and the AZ Wall Project will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with this display of memorabilia, including uniforms, medals and more.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace, next to Mojo Yogurt and Divaz Boutique, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events Eric and the Dominoes This Eric Clapton tribute band presents its takes on live performances by Clapton and his colleagues to produce a concert experience that goes beyond mere imitation.

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WHERE: Tempe Marketplace District Stage, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: www.tempemarketplace.com/ events

Sounds of the Christmas Season Arizona Masterworks Chorale performs its final concert of the year.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: $15 at the door INFO: (480) 838-0477 or www.arizonamasterworks.com

A three-day celebration of arts, entertainment and libations will bring nearly 400 juried artisans to the streets of downtown Tempe this December.

One of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind, Tempe Festival of the Arts is held each fall and spring. This autumn’s artist-driven event takes place from Third Street to University, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6. It is open to the public and admission is free.

Easily accessible via Valley Metro Light Rail, the event is ranked as one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation, with artisans from all over North America flocking to Tempe to showcase their works and unique pieces. The award-winning festival is set to draw as many as 225,000 guests looking for one-of-a-kind art pieces, jewelry, décor and more.

The juried artists fall into 16 categories including fine art, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry.

Artists will be onsite to discuss their

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craft and conLantana, as well nect with festival as Arizona Music attendees.

This Hall of Fame inyear’s featured artductee Walt Richist, Geoffrey Aaron ardson.

Harris, draws inspiSeveral festival ration for his digital firsts this year inpaintings from his clude the intropassion for vintage duction of food toys. His contemtrucks and the porary pieces offer Festival After Dark a nostalgic quality, nighttime lounge making bold use of programming. color and illustratFestival food is a ing the “atomic age” top attraction of fascination of years the event, and the passed. addition of several While strolling local food trucks through downtown including The Geoffrey Aaron Harris is one of the Tempe, attendees Grilled Cheese are treated to mu- featured artists for this year’s show.

Truck, The Main sic, entertainment and interactive Lobster Lady and Sip-n-Sliders comperformances. This year features live plement the standard food fare and music all weekend including The Joe Cottage Edibles offerings.

Costello Project, The Resonators and An annual favorite, festival attendRonstadt Generations. Emcees in- ees may enjoy the AZ Wine Festival clude KJZZ on-air personality Blaise and the Art of Beer. AZ Wine Festival

is teaming up with eight of Arizona’s best wineries, featuring servings as well as purchases by the glass, bottle or case from Page Springs Cellars, Pillsbury Wine Company, Sonoita Vineyards and more. The Art of Beer offers craft connoisseurs the chance to enjoy local brews from local breweries including Gordon Biersch and Four Peaks Brewing Company.

Tempe Festival of the Arts brings a distinctive shopping experience to the downtown district. Each year this famed festival receives more than 1,600 applicants looking to participate and sell their art. With more than $1.6 million of original art sold on average, the fall festival is perfect for finding unique holiday gifts at affordable prices. The introduction of some festival firsts and an amazing roster of artists and entertainment are sure to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever.

For a complete list of artists and festival details visit www.tempefestivalofthearts.com.

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Randolph expects 2016 to be breakthrough year

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski A self-professed big sports fan, Robert Randolph has done his bit to contribute to recreational activities.

A customized version of Robert Randolph and the Family Band’s song “Take the Party” is used as the theme song to “SEC Nation,” a traveling college football pregame show.

“I’m always following sports,” said Randolph, known to be a master at the pedal steel guitar. Rolling Stone named him one of the 100 greatest guitarists.

If that isn’t enough, his New York Mets made the World Series. In an interview before the World Series ended, he was very excited about the prospect of the Mets winning it all. (The Kansas City Royals beat the Mets.)

But he’s just as thrilled about his forthcoming album.

“I got a new record that should be done in the next month or so,” he said.

“It should be cool. I have a lot of great songs. I’ve recorded so much material that we’ll just lay everything down and see which songs actually make the final cut.

“This time I don’t have too many guests. I recorded with Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana and some of those guys. Hopefully some of those songs make the record. If not, I have enough great material that the fans are going to love it.”

He has appeared on songs by both of those artists as well. Randolph said he and his funk-blues band best known for the song “Ain’t Nothing Wrong with That” will let others choose which tunes make the collection.

“I usually tell them to send me a list of their favorites,” he said.

“Sometimes you could write a song and get too attached. It could be really good or not that great. All of us music artists go through it.”

He went with a different approach for the album that has yet to be named.

Instead of writing songs in the studio, Randolph penned the tracks when he was inspired.

“This time I wrote songs on the fly, at least twice a week,” he said.

“You feel them and then you just go. I just keep it going. I went into the studio. I did a demo and then I would

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform on Saturday, Nov 21, as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.

come back, record them and let people listen to them. Sometimes in the past, we’ll wait to record this song in the studio. Once it’s on the record, it’s on the record. Six months later, by the time we play it live, it’s a completely different song.”

To hold off recording them and listening to them two to four months later worked out better for Randolph and his band.

“I’ve learned from other people like Clapton and Dave Matthews that that’s the way to do it,” he said. “You cut a thing, step away from it, come back and add this, take this out. It’s a normal musician thing.”

Randolph expects to play some of the new songs when he performs as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series on Saturday, Nov. 21.

“I’ll play at least about four of them,” he said. “I’m not sure which ones. But we have some shows before then.”

For 2016, Randolph is expecting it to be a breakthrough year for the band.

“We’re looking at 2016 to really sort of be a next-level year,” he said. “There are talks about big tours, big shows with some other big bands. It’s really supposed to take it to another level.”

Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of the Downtown Chandler Concert Series in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler.

The music runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Randolph hitting the stage around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $65. For more information, visit http://www. downtownchandler.org/downtownchandler-concert-series.

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