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Scottsdale Preparing for ‘Super’ Season The Super Bowl may be set for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, but the City of Scottsdale has a “super season” planned to welcome the big game to the Valley in early February for the second time in seven years.

Led by Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, a press conference was held on Marshall Way Bridge near Scottsdale Fashion Square on Oct. 28 to reveal the activities leading up to the big game. More than 1 million people are expected to partake in the fun.

“That’s four times our population,” Lane said. “Think about how many Arizona first impressions will be made in this January alone.”

Lane said that he plans to make sure those first impressions are great ones and that they encourage people to return to Scottsdale.

“None of it is possible without a collaborative community effort; working together is key,” he said, “It will take all of us to put together the biggest party of the year and make our visitors feel welcome.”

Lane’s presentation was followed by talks by representatives from groups that will be temporarily calling Scottsdale home. Those include the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, ESPN, Taste of the NFL and the Hall of Fame Players Foundation.

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Shows like “Mike and Mike,” “SportsCenter,” “NFL Insiders,” “NFL Live” and a special four-hour edition of “Sunday NFL Countdown” will originate from there, according to Seth Markman, ESPN senior coordinating producer.

“We plan 120-plus hours of television and radio coverage that week,” Markman said. “We will actually, at times, have three networks on at the exact same time from the exact same location.”

Markman said one of ESPN’s goals is to show off the host area and city.

“People are going to be jealous at home and will want to come out and see it,” he said.

ESPN’s coverage from Arizona starts with the 2015 Pro Bowl set for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Sunday, Jan. 25, a week before the Super Bowl.

Michael Haynes—former Arizona State University standout, Super Bowl champion and NFL hall of famer— represented the Hall of Fame Players Foundation at the press conference and said that the Pro Bowl will bring even more sports celebrities to the area.

“There’s going to be tons, tons of current and former football players here,” Haynes said. “There’s going to be football head to toe. It’s going to be one of those great things for the area.”

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A founder of Scottsdale’s Cattle Track neighborhood, George Ellis pioneered Sonoran-centric architecture in the 1940s and ‘50s with the use of adobe bricks in modern, fashionable homes. Ellis was a surveyor by trade who relocated to Scottsdale in 1937. In Scottsdale, This photo from the 1930s Ellis’ passion for architecture found an outlet as he began shows George Ellis, a custom homebuilder who building homes on his 16 acres next to the Arizona developed his unique Canal. His homes caught the eye of Frank Lloyd Wright, style using adobe and other “found” materials who asked Ellis to build for him on a project in Phoenix. available locally.

Ellis plied his craft with distinctive homes from Tempe to Pinnacle Peak, many of which still stand.

Frank Lloyd Wright brought his staff to Ellis’ Murdock house to show them the level of building quality he expected in his own projects. Ellis included built-in cabinets, seating and shelving in his design.

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Left: This photo shows Crescent Moon Ranch’s sun porch. Other features in the adobe home included open and enclosed terraces, panoramic views and a lily pool in the living room. The property was listed in 1953 for $155,000—a tremendous sum at the time. The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale occupies the site now.

George Ellis built this adobe and redwood home in the Cattle Track neighborhood for his brotherin-law David Murdock. Notice the adobe brickwork alternating with layers of redwood planks—an Ellis trademark.

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With the economy continuing to push ahead and the ability to once sell a home again and not be upside down, inventories during the past six months have been climbing. In fact, it is the highest climb of properties since 2008. Are we in a bubble? No, we are not in a bubble. However, we are finding ourselves in a normalized market. Sellers must now have the mindset that properties are taking longer to sell. It’s important that you price your home competitively and do all that you can to make your home stand out from the rest. It is no longer a seller’s market. Be realistic, have a little patience and most importantly, have a great agent.

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“For that, people were wanting more than just first Saturdays,” Cowherd said. “They wanted a few days to show things and we wanted to produce something that was higher end, not just flea market stuff that included art work and high quality vintage pieces.”

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Food will be available at the Eats Court and includes vendors BuzzNBeez food truck, Hao Bao Chinese Soul Food and Sugar Jam. The Torrey McDannald Quintet will be providing the entertainment on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Eats Court.

Habitat for Humanity will raffle a playhouse that the organization will build during the festival. Tickets will be $5 or five for $20 and proceeds will be split between Habitat for Humanity and the Big Heap’s own “Pay It Artward” program benefitting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The winner does not need to be present to win and the playhouse will be delivered to the winner’s home.

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Congratulations to author David J. Winter of Scottsdale, who recently released his third book, “The Commencement of Disharmony.” He will participate in a book-signing event from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. back 6, atlooking The Pressroom,Gridiron 441 W. Madison St., Phoenix. Winter will join more than 50 local writers as part of the Holiday Author Event organized by the Arizona Authors Association. For information about the book and event, visit www. davidjwinter.net and www.azauthors. com. Don’t forget to bring a Sharpie.

Chefs-in-training Heather Bohannan and Pa Modou Jallow, students at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, were scheduled to compete in the final round of the World Food Championships in Las Vegas in mid-November. (Results weren’t available at press time.) The two students have the chance to win $100,000 at the A&E-produced event.

Le Cordon Bleu Chef Instructor JonPaul Hutchins will judge the event.

As long as they prepare dishes like Hutchins taught them, both should do just fine.

Who hasn’t pictured themselves nestled into a plush leather driver’s seat, cruising in a bright red convertible Ferrari with the top down? Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort makes it a whole lot easier by offering rentals of an exotic Ferrari California for as little as two hours up to a full day, as well as lodging packages with rental included. Sanctuary’s Ferrari Casita Package starts at $1,383.88. To book this indulgent package, call (844) 4634830.

Click, click. Lisa Langell of Scottsdale was one of 12 winners of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s wildlife calendar photo contest. Her photo, “Coyote on the Run,” will be published in a full-size 2015 wildlife calendar in the November/December 2014 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine. The list of contest winners was posted on www.azgfd.gov/photocontest.

Stressed-out holiday shoppers can take a break at The Village Health Clubs & Spas with its Sugar Berry Wine Treatment starting in December. The 60-minute, $92 treatment starts with

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War veterans will forever be honored at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park after the installation of the Blue Star Memorial marker on Oct. 30. Fittingly, it was dedicated on Veterans Day. The National Garden Clubs oversees the program that places Blue Star markers, which

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became an icon during World War II, in cemeteries, parks, veterans’ facilities and gardens across the country. With support from the City of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Garden Club partnered with the Old Town Scottsdale Garden Club to raise $14,000 to pay for the memorial. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.

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By Gavin Maxwell The Arizona State Land Department will begin the rezoning process of more than 25,000 acres of land north of Scottsdale next year now that the Scottsdale City Council has approved the applications.

The rezoning would replace residential land with 116 acres of new commercial and resort space.

This addition could increase property values allowing the state to collect more money for the land at auction.

If the rezoning is successful, the Arizona State Land Department will move forward with preparations to auction off 400 acres of the rezoned 4,000 next year.

The 4,000 acres of trust land in question lay mostly north of Bell Road and east of Scottsdale Road and neighboring existing residential areas.

Scottsdale is planning on participating in this auction and hopes to add the 400 acres to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The 400acre plot Scottsdale is interested in

does not include any of the proposed commercial or resort space.

These state trust lands have been held in reserve by the U.S. government so that they could later be sold to essential public institutions.

Scottsdale will have to compete against private bidders if the land goes to auction and it is likely that the City will encounter some competition: Investors and developers who may be interested in acquiring the land for the purpose of building new communities.

The City Council also recently approved a second rezoning application concerning 22,300 acres of City-owned land within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The City wants to rezone this land as conservation open-space.

“We are simply initiating the (rezoning) cases, there is no approval of zoning, and there is no commitment to spending numbers for preserve lands, those will come is subsequent steps,” said Preserve Director Kroy Ekblaw.

Ekblaw expects to go through a lengthy rezoning process before a final approval for either case is reached.

Now that the rezoning applications have been approved by the City, the State Land Department will take over.

Its next step is gathering the staff necessary to process the rezoning.

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Once the open houses and other public events have been scheduled, the date and time will become available on the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ Topics/Planning.

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Duet’s 24th Annual Poinsettia Tea Set for Scottsdale Resort

By Kelsey Sederstrom Those who savor elegant tea-times, meaningful holiday parties and historical re-enactments are invited to the upcoming Poinsettia Tea on Sunday, Dec. 14, in Scottsdale.

Eleanor Roosevelt, the legendary first lady and humanitarian, will be honored at the 24th annual event with a living historical performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson of “Women: Back to the Future.” She is expected to deliver a dramatic monologue as Roosevelt, accompanied by music.

The tea is hosted by Duet, an organization that is a “partner in health and aging” to the Valley’s elderly community.

Duet’s values of dignity, inclusiveness, excellence, commitment and stewardship are all qualities embodied

by Roosevelt during her husband President Kay Campbell Stevenson Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Eleanor Roosevelt had a four terms in office. She is the longestserving first lady in United States’ tremendous history of doing good work and helping individuals who history. need support and a helping hand,” said Duet’s Executive Director Elizabeth Banta. “She broke through various kinds of barriers and inspired others in the community and the world.”

Duet helps the elderly with daily needs such as grocery shopping, mail reading, rides to the doctor and companionship. All of their services are provided free of charge and are carried out by volunteers.

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By Lynette Carrington With a busy lifestyle that included interesting because it gave me an a prime spot on morning television, opportunity to develop an on-air Nadine Bubeck was firing on all persona being a part of that energetic cylinders and anxiously awaiting the morning show team,” Bubeck said. birth of her first child in 2013.

Eventually, she launched her own But when the pregnancy website covering lifestyle, was less than perfect, travel, style and restaurants.

Bubeck took to writing In turn, her McCormick about her journey.

Ranch wedding to husband Ultimately, she released Nate Bubeck was covered her thoughts via the book by the TLC show “Four “Expecting Perfect— Weddings.”

My Bumpy Journey to When the couple decided Mommyhood.” it was time to start a family, “Writing became my Bubeck wrote about her therapy,” Bubeck said. “It experiences in trying to gave me a nonjudgmental After a rocky become pregnant. It nearly outlet to honestly express pregnancy, Nadine happened immediately.

Bubeck decided to my deepest thoughts, share her experiences “All of a sudden I feelings and emotions.” became—and a lot of with others in her Previously working as new book “Expecting women become—an OCD, a hard news reporter in Perfect—My obsessive pregnant women Bumpy Journey to Yuma and San Diego, wanting to do everything Bubeck moved to Phoenix Mommyhood.” right,” Bubeck said. She in 2011 to cover traffic for KPHO kept writing candidly about her Channel 5. It was there that she was experiences. able to hone her storytelling skills.

Bubeck and her husband went to “This traffic position was really Europe on a “babymoon,” a vacation

to celebrate the upcoming birth of their child. When she and her husband returned, Bubeck had her 20-week checkup and was diagnosed with complete placenta previa, a potentially life-threatening condition for her and her child.

“Hearing that news was not what I expected,” she noted. She was soon put on total bed rest and eventually hospitalized at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center.

“Writing in my laptop was my saving grace,” she said.

Nicholas Bubeck was born at 34 weeks and spent seven nights in the neonatal intensive care unit. “Expecting Perfect—My Bumpy Journey to Mommyhood” recounts her harrowing pregnancy experiences that also had its bright spots.

“The beginning was very emotional for me and my husband both, even though Nicholas was a total rock star,” Bubeck stated.

Bubeck returned to KPHO Channel 5 shortly after her son was born. But after four years as the morning show

traffic anchor, Bubeck transitioned to work-at-home mom earlier this year to focus on her family and mommybased entrepreneurial endeavors.

The book was a labor of love and she has her husband’s seal of approval.

“At first I was a little hesitant, but when I realized how important it was for Nadine, I said, ‘Go for it,’” Nate said.

“It brings me joy in watching Nadine create a successful brand and watching it unfold.”

The book foreword was written by Bubeck’s gynecologist, Dr. JulieAnn Heathcott of Arizona Women’s Care.

Now with baby No. 2 on the way, things have been moving along a little easier. However, it still gives her much to draw from for various endeavors.

Bubeck hosts the online mommy show “All Things Mama” and runs a boutique lifestyle website. Additionally, she is thrilled to have joined www. momsmagazine.com as a “spokesmom” and will serve as host of the company’s website-based “Moms TV.” She is also part of Disney’s Social Media Moms network. Bubeck’s book can be purchased at www.expectingperfect. com or at Amazon.com.

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Celebrate Pets, the Holidays at WestWorld

By Meghan McCoy The community is encouraged to bring their pets to the fifth annual Holiday Pet Festival and partake in the many animal-related interactive activities, demonstrations and exhibitions at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the venue’s 120,000-squarefoot north hall, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Admission is Grab your pet and travel to WestWorld of Scottsdale for the fifth annual Holiday Pet Festival Saturday, Dec. 6. free.

“It’s a great way to get into the holiday pug-related products, as well as a spirit, while helping the animals in wedding on stage.

For the first time, the K9 Outlaws need,” said Kelly Ames, executive director of Tranquility Trail Animal will hold a sanctioned Flyball Tournament during the Holiday Pet Sanctuary.

Her organization founded the Festival from 7 a.m.to 4 p.m.

“It’s a great thing for Holiday Pet Festival as a people to watch,” Ames way of helping animals, said. considering Maricopa About 150 booths will County, she said, has the sell pet products, food, second-highest euthanasia services and one-of-arate in the United States. kind arts and crafts.

Tranquility Trail Animal Pets can also have Sanctuary brings rescue their photo taken with groups together before Santa Claus, with the the holidays when many proceeds going back families are thinking to the animals in need. about giving pets as gifts.

“This year is really about Animals can have their rabies Attendees do not want and other to miss out on the the community coming vaccinations procedures at the event. rescue dog fashion together, supporting the rescues and local businesses and all show and the best pet trick contest, the wonderful animals that would which will take place on the main love to have a home for the holidays,” stage. The best holiday pet attire contest will also be featured during Ames said.

This year more than 50 rescue groups the festival.

Along with the fun activities, are the will participate in the event featuring such animals as cats, dogs, bunnies, necessities. Animals can have their rats and guinea pigs. Last year’s event rabies vaccinations, microchipping, attracted more than 10,000 people, nail trimming and dog licensing.

Local Desert Shadows Middle which resulted in roughly 200 animal School will sing holiday carols adoptions.

The Arizona Pug Adoption and on the main stage to kick off the Rescue Network’s Pug-A-Palooza entertainment.

For more information, visit www. event is among the event’s highlights.

Ames said pug fest will include many holidaypetfestival.com or call (480) contests, an animal communicator, 406-7301.

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Gluten-Free is More Than Just a Fad Diet

By CariAnn Hunt It acts as a poison in the body.

This is how Madeline Bolander described the effect of gluten on those with celiac disease, a disease of the intestines with which she was diagnosed one and a half years ago.

The 17-year-old Gilbert resident said it was difficult to adjust to ridding her life of gluten. She brings her own food when she goes out to eat with friends, but that proved to be hard.

Although there are many restaurants in her area, Bolander said, “There are only about four restaurants I completely trust.”

But more than that, she had to get new makeup, lotion and other products because many contain gluten.

She said there is a surprising amount of products with gluten in them, and she has to be careful. She said anything that could possibly get into her mouth had to be changed.

Bolander specifically remembers finding out she couldn’t use just any kind of ChapStick.

“I do a lot of research and label reading,” she said.

Christy Luedtka, co-president of the Gilbert-based Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona Chapter, said a gluten-free diet is somewhat of a fad, but for those with celiac disease, the lifestyle is a matter of life or death. The country is paying tribute to those with restricted diets this November during gluten-free diet awareness month.

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Luedtka said the purpose of the organization is to educate, bring awareness, create a community, and share practices.

“We’re able to give hope to those struggling,” Heller said. “That’s the best part about this job.”

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Red Mountain Community Church turns on the lights for its annual display.

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All aboard! Last month’s Railfair at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park featured model train displays and exhibits, the park’s award-winning Model Railroad Building displaying O, N and HO scale trains, moonwalks and other entertainment.

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Take advantage of sales starting now. We will see new sales each week with items that you will eventually need for your holiday dinner. Baking products and canned goods on sale can be stored in your pantry, while fresh produce, like squash and cranberries, can be frozen and stored. Shop each week and grab the items on sale so that you aren’t paying full price right before your holiday meal. photo page

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Make inexpensive sides. Some side dishes are quite filling and only cost pennies per serving.

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“You really have to break them to get the proper diagnosis,” Sand said. who have celiac disease or a nonNeither could go through with it, so celiac gluten sensitivity a chance to they had genetic testing done instead. get together and share experiences.

Luedtka said she spends anywhere Luedtka, Heller and Sand all have from five to 20 hours a week children with celiac disease. Heller volunteering for the organization. and Sand found it difficult She said that balancing to get their children everything is sometimes a diagnosed as patients have struggle, but being a part of to add gluten back into the group “makes me feel their diet for the results to like I’m doing something be accurate. good.”

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While in his teens, he fell in love with the flugelhorn and left home to attend Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy and then Boston’s Berklee College of Music.

After private studies with Carmine Caruso in New York City, Matheny became the protégé of Farmer, a formative relationship that lasted over a decade, according to his bio.

With more than 60 recordings in his discography, Matheny said his latest album, “Sagebrush Rebellion,” is his 10th as a leader.

“We’re able to do this for a living,” he said. “It’s nice to play music for people, travel around and make friends.”

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Matheny is doing his part with “The SnowCat,” a heartwarming tale of a little girl’s search for her wandering white cat on a chilly afternoon. Each year, the musician and his friends bring “The SnowCat” to life in a series of performances for families, including 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale.

“I used to do these shows every Christmas, where we would take a children’s story like ‘Santa Claus’ or ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ or ‘The Grinch’ and set it to music,” Matheny said.

“I did these in San Francisco just about every year for 10 years. They were pretty popular among kids and grandparents.”

But when lawyers asked him to license the characters, he created an original story.

“The SnowCat is based on an ancient Japanese parable about an ox herder, a little boy who goes looking for his lost ox,” said Matheny, who changed the story to a little girl and a cat.

The story explores a wide range of genres, including reggae, jazz, hip hop, funk and calypso.

“It’s really lively,” he said. “We’re able to keep the attention of the little kids.”

There are coloring books and plush toys to enhance the experience. As vocalist Holly Pyle performs the songs, images and text from the book are being projected on the wall behind the musicians.

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WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. meet your neighbor WHERE: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free; Donations accepted INFO: (480) 946-8069 The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival The juried event features the best vintage furniture and decor, fashion, adornment and hand-wrought and handmade items in the West.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (fashion benefit for Phoenix Children’s Hospital); Sat., Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $7 INFO: www.thebigheap.com Tracy Lawrence Tracy Lawrence wields one of the most recognizable voices in country music with songs such as “Paint Me a Birmingham,” “Time Marches On” and “Alibis.”

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $125 INFO: (480) 850-7777 or www.talkingstickresort.com Live at the Quarter: Murritta This group brings a harmonious indie/ folk rock sound to the stage.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique Give Thanks Fall Event The new store offers a 20-percent sale for one day only with refreshments, as well as a gift basket and gift card raffle and a sneak preview of new designer lines.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Artfest of Scottsdale The annual outdoor festival, which is in its 21st year, includes live music and artwork from 175 artists.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, and Sun., Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 968-5353 or www.888artfest.com Foodie Faire The Foodie Faire is a gourmet picnic on wheels featuring the finest in food truck cuisine along with children’s activities, entertainment and a silent auction.

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 23, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale COST: $35 INFO: https://fs25.formsite.com/ AFFCF/FoodieFaire2014/index.html Fashion STARS Brunch and Fashion Show Guests will enjoy a full-line champagne brunch buffet followed by a professionally styled runway fashion show featuring professional models from FORD Robert Black Modeling Agency and fashions from Fashions by Robert Black and Dillard’s.

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 23, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale COST: $100 INFO: (480) 994-5704 or www.starsaz.org On The Edge Gallery sidewalk sale On The Edge will host a sidewalk sale on Small Business Saturday, as well as the 2014 Small Works Holiday Show.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: On the Edge Gallery, 7050 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale COST: Purchase of merchandise INFO: (480) 265-8991 Jay Leno Jay Leno has captivated living rooms across the world for more than 20 years with charisma, comedy and charm as host of late night television’s top-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

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ASU Concerts at the Center This concert series showcases the faculty and students of the Arizona State University Herberger Institute School of Music.

WHEN: Mon., Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $10 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations were inspired

by Leonard Bernstein’s celebrated programs that made the joy of music accessible to audiences of all ages.

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $29 to $49 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Holiday ArtWalk The Holiday ArtWalk serves as a sparkling showcase for the entire Art District.

WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Art District, Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival Guests will have the opportunity to sip wine while viewing paintings, bronzes, clay sculptures and more while enjoying live music.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., through Sun., Dec. 7, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Scottsdale, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale COST: $3 INFO: (480) 837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com Blue October Don’t miss this memorable night of shimmering songs, haunting lyrics and energetic alt-rock with Blue October.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $30 to $65 INFO: (480) 850-7777 or www.talkingstickresort.com ARTrageous Benefit Gala Eclectic, romantic and worldly, Pink Martini has become an international phenomenon performing its retro-hip, multilingual repertoire throughout

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WHEN: Sat., Dec. 6, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $99 to $109 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Holiday Pet Festival The fifth annual Holiday Pet Festival will feature interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and animals galore.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 406-7301 or www.holidaypetfestival.com Sparky’s Holiday Classic Golf Tournament Sparky’s Holiday Classic golf tournament will be followed by an awards luncheon and silent auction featuring items such as golf at Troon Properties, golf equipment, signed sports memorabilia and more.

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WHERE: The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale COST: $150 to $1,500 INFO: (480) 421-8995 or cooking4golf@yahoo.com Celebration of Christmas With a mixture of bells, brass, strings and voices, Celebration of Christmas creates a festive occasion that is the perfect way to herald the season.

WHEN: Sun., Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

WHERE: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 585-9448 or www.pinnacleconcerts.com Holiday Lights Take a train ride through many festive holiday lights and displays turning the railroad park into a winter wonderland.

The park is not open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve. WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, through Sat., Jan. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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By Meghan McCoy More than 150 artists will display their one-of-a-kind artwork during a two-day show that has graced the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza for the past 21 years.

This year ArtFest of Scottsdale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The free event is expected to attract more than 40,000 patrons over both days.

The juried show includes Artist Corky Storer will have his work on display all-original fine art and fine during the annual ArtFest of Scottsdale Saturday, craftwork from more than 175 Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23. sculptors, glass artists, woodworkers, Now the show brings in artists from throughout the United States. Maguire photographers and jewelers.

“We have some amazing artists,” said said organizers encourage local artists Sherry Maguire, marketing director to participate in the annual event as for ArtFest. “We have some amazing well.

Approximately 60 percent of the pieces of art that you don’t think about every day. We have some oddball stuff. artists participating in the show have showcased their art for It’s all price ranges.” multiple years.

ArtFest was “We are very careful founded by Maguire’s to keep it balanced,” she husband Frank. It was explained of the various former Mayor Herb mediums.

Drinkwater’s idea to No more than 20 host ArtFest at the percent of any one Scottsdale Civic Center. artistic category is “I like the atmosphere represented. Due to of the Civic Center,” the popularity of Maguire said. jewelry, that is the only Maguire said the category that has artist location gives attendees representation close the opportunity to walk Stop by Walter Reiss’ booth to 20 percent, Maguire around the gardens, during the annual ArtFest noted. view the sculptures and of Scottsdale event at the In addition to the watch swans swim in Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza. musical performances the pool, all while listening to classical artwork, by the likes of Jack Alves, Arizona and jazz music.

“You can wander around and enjoy Guitar Trio, Shirley’s Temple and yourself,” she said. “You can go over Smokewagon will keep the crowds and talk to an artist about their work.” entertained. Food trucks, food stands The event used to attract and beverages will be available to international artists before laws attendees at an additional cost. changed, making it harder for them to For more information, visit bring their artwork into the country. www.888ArtFest.com.

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Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa It was love at first bite—for me and for everyone else at the event catered

by Scottsdale Chef Linda Martin. A guava-glazed pork tenderloin with Cuban salsa prepared by Linda was all people could talk about, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the recipe and serve this ultra-flavorful dish to friends and family.

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Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa (4 servings) For the Pork: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can guava nectar (found in most grocery stores in the juice section) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Two (3/4 pound each) pork tenderloins Cilantro sprigs for garnish For the Salsa: 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 jalapenos, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt

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cup. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, cayenne pepper and salt. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Set the pork in a 9 inch-by-13 inch baking dish. Brush all sides of the pork with half of the glaze.

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4. While the pork is resting make the salsa: In a bowl, mix the cilantro, oil, vinegar, onion, chives, jalapenos and garlic. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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The Mexican pizza boasts fresh ingredients and I headed out for an evening of Mexican and filling appetizers we’ve had and it Because I’m a huge fan house-made zesty guacamole and is big enough for food at Ajo Al’s. As soon as we stepped could easily feed six people. The pizza of Mexican combo plates, I a large group to share. out of the car, we were greeted with crust was a dual layer of crisp tortillas, ordered the combo No. 6 ($13.25) desserts, Ajo Al’s offers flan ($4.50), the scents of fajitas which made it easier with a chicken enchilada, shredded fried ice cream ($6.50) and sopapillas and tortillas, setting to pick up like one beef taco, a tostada, rice and beans. ($4.25) dusted with cinnamon. We the mood and the tone would a traditional The combo was so big that it was chose the sopapillas. This version of of our Saturday night. pizza slice. Each served on two plates. The crunchy the dessert featured four large puff With a bright and piece was generously taco was outstanding and boasted pastries served with cinnamon honey inviting décor, Ajo stacked with shredded some of the best shredded beef I’ve and generous dollops of whipped Al’s is adorned with chicken, guacamole, had at any restaurant. Ajo Al’s received cream. They were fresh, warm and a chili pepper lights and Jack cheese, green bonus points because the shredded perfect ending to the meal. traditional Mexican At Ajo Al’s traditional sopapillas chiles, fresh Happy hour runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. beef and chicken in masks providing the were served with cinnamon tomatoes and the enchilada were Monday through Friday, with $3 honey and whipped cream. visual flavors of the onions. Mexican delicious without house margaritas, bottled beer and country. pizza was a nice surprise for the being greasy. The well drinks, and chile con queso dip, Complimentary chips and salsa— fresh ingredients and taste of the freshness of the jalapeno bean dip and cheese crisps. the latter of which is made fresh daily chicken. ingredients could be at Ajo Al’s—satisfied our craving, Next, we tried the shrimp Combo No. 6 included tasted throughout generous portions and a but there were plenty more dishes to fajitas ($18.25). The sizzling cast the meal with Ajo Al’s hard shell taco that was full come. iron skillet arrived at the table crisp lettuce, firm 9393 N. 90th St. At first, the Mexican pizza ($16.25) via server Jose Duran, a five-year of flavorful shredded beef. tomatoes, green Scottsdale, 85258 appetizer seemed a little pricey, but veteran of the family-owned onions and outstanding zesty guacamole. (480) 860-2611 we soon discovered its value. The and -operated restaurant. The skillet Staying with traditional Mexican www.ajoals.com

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Geri Damone has fond memories of for a boutique like this in the area,” shopping in Brooklyn and other parts said Cunningham, who relocated to of her former hometown with her Arizona with her mom several years daughter. ago. “Chase really was the inspiration “I took her to all of behind the store.” the boutiques in SoHo, On Sept. 12, the and I loved buying mother-daughter duo her beautiful clothes,” fulfilled a longtime Damone said. dream and hosted a Now that Damone’s grand opening at their daughter, Christina Cheeky Chic Baby Cunningham, is grown Boutique. up and a mom herself, “We had always Geri Damone, left, and her she too understands daughter, Christina Cunningham, talked about opening how fun it can be to were inspired to open Cheeky a store,” Cunningham Baby Boutique in part buy attractive and Chic said. because of their fond memories From cozy outfits comfy baby clothes of shopping at unique boutiques that are ideal to take a that are one-of-a-kind. in New York City.

“After my son, Chase, was born newborn home from the hospital to baby last October and I couldn’t find a gifts, diaper bags, onesies and more, the lot of unique baby items for him, I boutique offers items that cannot be realized that there really was a need found anywhere else in the area. on the town

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“I researched things like crazy, and found items to carry that are from Italy, Spain and many other places,” Cunningham said.

The store’s line of rock ‘n’ rollthemed shirts is especially popular with shoppers who appreciate their soft material and great designs.

Although Damone and Cunningham want to offer unique items for babies and toddlers, Damone said they also provide what online shopping does not typically offer: a beautiful shopping atmosphere combined with outstanding customer service.

“I’ve shopped so much my whole life, and I know that it’s more about just the items,” Damone said. “We want to have a boutique that offers really good customer service, and one that is involved in the community. We want to sell baby items like the things I had found in SoHo in a boutique that features beautiful wooden floors and chandeliers. Being from New York, we are both a little unique ourselves, so we also wanted to bring our New York vibe here.”

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“We definitely have had our share of little fights,” Cunningham said, laughing. “For example, we have a rule that anytime one of us wants to put new merchandise in the store, we have to agree on it. But overall, it’s been great.”

Business has gone very well in the short time the boutique has been open, Damone said. She and Cunningham are looking forward to kicking off the holiday shopping season with a promotional event on Nov. 22. The store will host a 20-percent sale with refreshments, a gift basket and gift card raffle and a sneak preview of designer lines.

“Our grand opening was really nice and so far we’ve really been averaging very well for a new boutique,” Damone said. “We also really love our location.”

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In her 20 years working as a hair stylist, Nassi Morgan has learned that listening closely to her clients to learn what they want is exceptionally important.

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by Nassi in Scottsdale—is sometimes gently advising a client that what she has in mind might not be the best idea.

“Sometimes, when women Nassi Morgan prides herself on having a good sense of art and color-matching abilities. Her goal is to get divorced or break up, they establish a lasting relationship with clients where may want drastic changes they come see her repeatedly. to their hair and they may tell me specialist, and is also certified in laser something like ‘I want my hair to be hair extensions and keratin complex hair treatments. green,’” Morgan said.

When Morgan wants to learn a new She added that she won’t style hair per a client’s request if she doesn’t technique or product, she said she gets completely trained and ready to think it’ll work.

“I will tell them, ‘I don’t want you go before ever doing the technique on to wake up tomorrow and think what one of her clients.

“I never practice on hair; people have I done?’”

Morgan, who formerly worked in don’t pay me to practice on them,” California, has been employed in Morgan said. “For me, trust is an Arizona for four years. Although she extremely big deal, and I’ll also never still regularly travels back to California use anything on a client that I wouldn’t to see clients, she is working hard to use on myself.”

Honesty is also extremely important build up her clientele in Scottsdale so to Morgan. If a client comes in and she can work here full time.

Although Morgan said she is asks if she should have her highlights enjoying her career as a hair stylist, re-charged, and Morgan feels it’s not she never thought she would pursue necessary to do the treatment, she this line of work. Morgan earned a will let the woman know.

“Money is not my first priority,” said business degree from the University of Tehran and had worked as the vice Morgan, who prides herself on having president of an oil company before she a good sense of art and her color left the country after getting divorced. matching abilities. “Having clients “I wanted to put my life back come in to see me again is. My work together working for myself, so I is my signature, and connecting with saved money, took classes and went people really makes my day. I miss my to beauty school and I just loved it,” clients in between appointments, and she said.

I cannot wait to see them again.”

In addition to priding herself on Hair by Nassi is located inside communicating thoroughly with each Vamp the Salon, 7125 E. Shea and every client and teaching them Blvd., Suite 102, in Scottsdale. For how to properly care for their hair, more information, call (805) 218Morgan said her extensive training 7409 or visit www.hairbynassi. helps to set her apart. Morgan is Vidal com or www.facebook.com/pages/ Sassoon trained, a certified color Hairbynassi/144960435614949. comm. spotlight

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