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Parada del Sol 

Horses of Course 

Spring Training 

Giants in the Stadium

Taste Downtown Scottsdale’s 

Brasserie & Bar 

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Late Night 

Food Fashion Life 

Lunch - Dinner 

Inspired Fine Dining 

Open nightly for dinner 

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Experience rustic, artisanal 

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Haute cuisine meets haute 

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from around the world are 

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couture as flavors and spices 

from around the world are 

infused with classic technique 

and modern style. 

Savor the moment as new 

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you to escape the ordinary 

and embrace the refreshing 

Scottsdale spirit. 

Downtown Scottsdale’s Freshest Flavors 

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480.994.3663 480.949.9000 480.970.4099

SCOTTSDALE 

GREEN MARKET 

5TH AVE. “GREEN” EVENT PROVIDES A 

WEEKLY SUNDAY MARKET EXPERIENCE. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where else can you nd pre-assembled ower/vegetable beds, seeds, a 

variety of produce and organic products, yoga and gong meditations as 

well as local vendors o o o ering resources for sustainable living? To view a 

slide show of this new market near Downtown’s 5th Ave. district go to: 

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/GoGreenMarket.asp 

 

Sundays, through May 2009 

from 10 am to 2 pm at the 

intersection of Craftsman 

Court and Fifth Ave. 

For more information visit: www.scottsdalegreenmarket.com

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place where chefs 

go after work 

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february/march 09 – volume 2, issue #3 

Contents 

Collection PAGe 8 

Scottsdale Pen, Kactus Jock, 5th Ave. Art & Wine Fest, 

Puppy Love Without Reservations, Saturdays on 

Marshall, Parking and Trolley Maps 

Feature PAGe 12 

Pure Secret: Su-shhhh-i 

Feature PAGe 17 

Fab 5: Art Scene on Canal 

Neighbor PAGe 18 

Lori Watts: Blooming With Style 

Enjoy PAGe 21 

Daily Dose: Breakfast and More 

Happenings PAGe 23 

Spring Training, Native Trails on the Mall, 

Parada Del Sol Parade 

Review PAGe 25 

Scottsdale Green Market, Fit City Scottsdale, 

Beautiful Light Display, ArtWalk Rocks & Scores, 

Barrett-Jackson Fashion Show, 

ARE Grand Re-Opening, Fiesta Bowl Band Battle 

Living PAGe 29 

What you may not know about your city 

Calendar PAGe 31 

Columns PAGe 32 

Health & Healing Corner 

Cocktail Chaser 

Mr. Downtowner 

PAGe 34 

Monte Anderson: 

Braining on the Parade 

february/march 09 

www.scottsdaledowntowner.com 

On The Cover 

Cynthia tandean in front of pure 

sushi on the scottsdale mall. 

Photo Jim nissen 

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Calling all Downtowners... 

Come out and play! 

As we slide safely into spring, it’s time to shake off the winter blues, get 

outside and remember just why we live here—the weather. (Not to mention the 

amazing food, great music and world class art.) 

To help you plan your excursions, this issue is chock full of things to do and 

experience in Downtown. Check out Happenings for the art fests and green 

market, Living for the neighborhood scoop, and of course the Calendar for the 

ongoing events and activities. Make your list, grab your sunscreen and we’ll see 

you out there. 

And, while you are out, don’t forget to take time to smell the roses, or better 

yet, stop and take pictures. If you get one “worth a thousand words” upload it 

to our website and win a chance to have it published in our next issue. Just go 

to www.scottsdaledowntowner.com and follow the links! 

In the mean time, enjoy some of my favorite impromptu shots gathered 

along the way since we launched last November. 

Jim Nissen 

Publisher 

Volume 2 | Issue #3 

Publisher 

Jim Nissen 

publisher@scottsdaledowntowner.com 

Editor 

Kimberly Hundley 

editor@scottsdaledowntowner.com 

Art Director 

Erin Loukili 

Designers 

Kris Olmon 

Jaclyn Threadgill 

Photographers 

Morgan Bellinger 

January Alexander 

Intern 

Nichole Chivers 

Contributing Writers 

Mari Markogianis 

Wendy Schulstad 

Kim Kesey 

SCOTTSDALE DOWNTOWNER 

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Tempe, AZ 85281 

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Collection what, 

Scottsdale Pen: 

Write On, Baby 

True pen addicts know that each writing 

instrument is unique—the balance and 

weight in your hand, the flow of the ink 

at just the right angle, the glint of the 

barrel. Scottsdale Pen, the 16-month-old 

specialty shop at 7137 E. Stetson Drive 

(just down the way from Cowboy Ciao), 

has become an inky splash of heaven for 

pen dependents. “Since we’re the only 

diversified pen store in Scottsdale, we’ve 

been growing nicely—and thank God 

for that, huh?” says Jay Sadow, owner. 

Sadow divulges that the year’s bestseller 

on the high-end is Visconti’s black Divina, 

designed with sublime twists and sterling 

strips ($470 to $825). “There is nothing 

on the market close to that in appearance,” 

Sadow says. On the more affordable side, 

longhand lovers are stocking up on 

German Lamy models ($30 to $150), 

sporting a minimalist look and 

high performance. Drooling 

ink, yet? For more info, call 

480.947.2136; visit www. 

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where, when and why 

KAREn & JAY SADoW 

Model T-Shirt = Instant Gratification 

Sure, you can pick up a souvenir T-shirt—and some pretty funny 

ones—to commemorate your trip to Downtown Scottsdale. 

Even better, take your photos into Kactus Jock on Main 

Street to emblazon a custom T in less time than it takes 

to say “You’re too close to the Arizona Canal for a 

nonswimmer—smile, and keep kicking!” The store’s 

new high-def ink-jet apparel printer also creates vivid 

images on hats, pants, bags and coasters. Plus, the 

water-based textile ink is more eco-friendly than 

other printing methods and gives fabrics a softer feel. 

Wear your one-of-a-kind pieces proudly or overnight 

them to jealous friends in windier cities. (Wedding 

parties, take note of this keepsake/blackmail 

opportunity!) Kactus Jock also has a 

classic array of Arizona mementos such 

as ASU sweatshirts, Kick Ass Salsa, metal 

art and cactus plants. For more info, call 

480.945.6691; visit www.kactusjock.com, or 

just walk into 7233 E. Main St. and watch 

your custom design become a wearable. 

Puppy Love With 

Reservations! 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your 

pooch on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., at a special 

dining event presented by Oh My Dog 

and Digestif. The night starts off with a 

three-course meal for your dog, including a 

cheese-puff tart appetizer, meatloaf entree 

and truffles for dessert. All the food is puppyapproved 

and made just for dogs! Your dog 

can then join you on the patio at Digestif as 

you savor a custom people menu! Space is 

limited so make your 

reservations today. Call Jackie 

at 480.874.1200. Any sized dog is welcome. The prepurchased 

dog dinner holds your reservation. Oh My Dog 

Boutique is at 7137 E. Stetson Dr., Suites 8 & 9. Digestif is 

at 7114 E. Stetson Drive. 

Isn’t It Loverly? 

5th Ave. Art & Wine Fest 

Valentine’s weekend won’t be all about sweethearts and basketball 

in Downtown: The Scottsdale 5 th Avenue Fine Art & Wine Festival 

returns for its third year, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13-15, between 

Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard. Along with live musical entertainment and 

gourmet food, more than 100 fine artists are slated to show their work on 5 th Avenue. For 

$10, patrons will also receive an engraved souvenir wine glass with six tasting tickets; 

wineries participating include Kokopelli Winery, Page Springs Vineyards & Cellars and 

Wilhelm Family Vineyards. If you don’t opt for wine, admission is just $3. The event, 

presented by the Thunderbird Artists, will feature Western sculptor Scott Rogers. For 

more info, visit www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals/Scotts5thAve_Feb09.htm. 

kAthy womACk

All photos by morgAn bellinger And Jim nissen unless otherwise noted 

Canvas & 

Cadillacs 

America’s classic status symbol drives 

into the Arts District for a special “Canvas 

& Cadillacs” show, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 

22, on Main Street and Marshall Way. 

The Sonoran Cadillac LaSalle Club will 

display about 40 vehicles—curvaceous 

example of automotive art serving as 

a backdrop to the area’s galleries. The 

event coincides with The Scottsdale 

Gallery Association’s Mimosa Sundays, 

where ArtWalkers are treated to free 

champagne and orange juice, delicious 

cheeses and other treats. Participating 

galleries include May Gallery, Wilde 

Meyer Gallery, River Trading Co., John 

Yaeger Gallery, Victoria Boyce Gallery, 

Duley Jones Gallery, Scottsdale Fine 

Art, Legacy Gallery, LeKAE Gallery, 

Andrea Gallery, Leslie Levy Gallery, 

Simic Gallery, Rive Gauche Gallery and 

Gebert Contemporary. For more info, 

visit www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com. 

Sym-Patio 

Saturdays on Marshall Way 

Not so long ago, Marshall Way shone as a star 

stroll for Downtown walkers. If Stuart Black 

of Pangea Gallery and other proprietors along 

the street have their way, it will again become a 

top destination for shoppers rather than just a 

charming byway off 5th Avenue. 

several stores have begun collaborating on 

saturday-afternoon patio presentations in 

the spacious walkway before pangea, calling 

the event saturdays on marshall. merchants 

set up tabletops with samples of products 

or brochures, jewelry vendors spread their 

sparkling wares, and sometimes wine and 

appetizers are offered. An open-air artist might 

be dabbing at a canvas as passersby savor 

aromatic samples of rare perfumes. 

in essence, the patio allows vendors to bid 

a cheerful and low-pressure hello to those who 

might otherwise simply walk by or even miss 

a storefront. saturdays on marshall, 1 p.m. to 

5 p.m., also creates a memorable experience 

for attendees. For example, a band performed 

during the Fiesta bowl Artwalk and collectible 

cars were displayed on the patio and street in 

late January. on valentine’s day, occasions by 

design—a jewelry, artwork and accessory shop 

across the street—plans to take the lead on 

an “adult date” production, and a high schoolartist 

exhibit is planned in march. 

the concept may be simple, but it’s 

working, says black. “thursday evenings 

[during Artwalk] were probably our busiest 

times, but now saturday is our top day. 

eventually, we’d like to get participation from 

the whole street.” 

Palavela Home 

Ryan O’Meara 

4200 n. marshall way 

480.522.9684 

www.palavelahome.com 

Blynn Galleries 

Bigs Dowdy, Ph.D. 


480-990-1165 

www.blynngalleries.com 

tea party 

other original participants of saturdays 

on marshall include palavela homes, tea 

gschwendner (tea Celebrations), scent Floral 

& events, and soolia perfumes. “there has 

been a lot more traffic flow and people buying 

things—shoppers rather than lookers,” says 

ryan o’meara, a former olympic ice skater, 

who recently launched palavela home, a design 

showroom that also offers couture window 

treatments and custom upholstery. “it’s really 

spreading the word. the street is going through 

such a change.” 

peter mason, of soolia perfumes, brings 

an array of samples to saturday’s events. 

he sprays scents on tester strips for patrons 

to contemplate before deciding if they’d like 

a body spritz. “i often use rare and costly 

essential oils, such as agarwood and white 

water lily. these and other expensive oils are 

reserved by the major commercial perfume 

companies for their top-of-the-line perfumes,” 

he explains. Along with his own line, mason 

creates custom scents, which can require 30 

to 40 ingredients, and an all-natural hairspray. 

soolia is available through pangea and the loft 

(in the kiva Center on 5th Avenue). 

enthusiasm for marshall way overflows 

at tea Celebrations. the new tea shop is 

Pangea Gallery 

Stuart Anthony Black 


480.990.2500 

www.pangeagallery.com 

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Scent Floral & Events 

(Formerly Gatsby’s Fine Florist) 

Aarica Alexander 


480.946.4696 

www.gatsbysflorist.com 

moving to a larger space nearer 5th Avenue 

in February—and soon to be renamed tea 

gschwendner, after europe’s premier tea 

retailer. “we’ll be one of only two stores in the 

united states representing gschwendner,” says 

russ graf, who co-owns the enterprise with 

his wife, Cheryl. the new store, outfitted with 

high-end cabinetry from germany, will offer 180 

tins of loose-leaf teas available for pre-tasting 

and will stage tea 101 workshops featuring 

the preparation, ceremony and history of teas, 

which “are a lot like wine,” says russ. (look for 

the grand opening in march.) 

scent Floral & events, which shares an 

interior courtyard and space with pangea, 

has exciting plans as well. in February, 

the florist will present a variety of “wine 

& design” courses, devised for those who 

want to learn the art of fresh-floral design 

while enjoying a glass of vino and a unique 

networking opportunity. 

Since its kickoff in early December, 

Saturdays on Marshall has come 

a long way in a very short time, 

demonstrating the power of creativity 

and cooperation. For information on 

how to be a part of the action, contact 

Stuart Black at 480.990.2500. 

Soolio Perfumes 

Peter Mason 


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480.505.9251 



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• every 10 minutes 

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• 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

no trolley service on new years 

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day, thanksgiving or Christmas. 

The Scottsdale Trolley 

is free to ride (drivers 

may not accept tips) 

and will take you to: 

• scottsdale Fashion square 

• Fifth Avenue shops 

• marshall way Arts district 

main street Arts district 

• old town 

• scottsdale Convention 

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There are numerous free 

public parking areas in 

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note that some areas do have 

posted time limits. 

1. scottsdale Fashion square lot 

& garages 

2. waterfront underground garage 

3. nordstrom parking garage 

4. south bridge underground garage 

5. rose garden underground garage* 

6. north Craftsman Ct. lot 

7. south Craftsman Ct. lot 

8. 5th Avenue garage 

9 west 1st Avenue lot 

10. west main st. underground garage 

11. west 2nd st. north lot 

12. west 2nd st. south lot 

13. old town parking Corral 

14. scottsdale stadium lot 

15. Civic Center library garage 

16. Civic Center lot & garage 

17. pepperwood lot 

18. City hall lot 

19. one Civic garage & lot 

20. stetson lot 

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Su-shhhh-i on the Mall 

When the owner of Pure Sushi Bar brought his 

celebrated North Scottsdale skills to Old Town, he 

was all over the new Civic Center Mall building, 

like white on rice. And why not? The locale 

boasts grassy-knoll views, free parking, and is 

next door to AZ88, the eternal city hotspot. 

So, Pure premiered a few months ago, dramatic 

snow-white architecture gleaming through a 

towering glass perimeter. Passersby haven’t 

been quite sure what to make of the lily-gilded walls, 

tables and chairs. But make no mistake, inside that 

wedding-white interior awaits a warm welcome 

and steaming delicacies, such as sea bass bathed in 

lemongrass soy, as well as sparkling fresh sushi and 

sashimi. It’s no wonder that local chefs such as The 

Phoenician’s executive chef dine at Pure. 

“My food concept is not only traditional. I 

am adding little fusion-style touches of Italian 

and French cuisine,” says owner and sushi chef 

Hyunwook Lee, whose resume in the kitchen 

stretches from The Hyatt Las Vegas to the Valley’s 

Ra restaurants. When Ra went corporate, Lee missed 

the ability to express himself through his food. “I 

always like creative things—not just bottom line,” 

he says. “I felt that I was a nobody. That’s when I 

decided to open my own restaurant.” 

Secret Recipe 

Lee’s concept of clean, natural flavors proved a huge 

success at his first location, Pure Sushi Bar and 

Dining on Hayden near Thompson Peak Parkway. 

But Downtown Scottsdale is a different animal with 

its own eating habits, roaming patterns and band of 

sushi bars engaged in fierce battle. Without street 

exposure, Pure’s mall site relies on word of mouth 

or accidental discovery by those visiting the art 

fairs, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, or 

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 

“People have no idea we’re here because we’re 

behind the street,” Lee admits. But he has no intention 

of letting Pure languish as the best-tasting secret in 

Old Town. Lee’s isn’t only an owner who rolls sushi— 

he’s a maestro who knows how to cut, cure and prep 

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fish. Every chef at Pure has worked with Lee at least 

five years, and one is a certified “master” in Japan. 

They know what they’re doing. You can trust them to 

take you on a dining tour, from appetizer to dessert. 

“Please, I’m begging everyone to try our sushi, to 

try our food,” Lee says. “Try it just one time, and you 

will change your mind.” 

What else separates Pure from the pack? Lee 

addresses a fish issue many Valley diners have 

wondered about. “As a chef, I’m telling you that 90 

percent of us are using the same company in L.A. to 

get our fish,” he says. “What is different is how we 

treat the fish—how we take care of it.” The amount 

of time a salmon sits at room temperature on the 

cutting board makes a huge difference once it enters 

your mouth. A delicate white fish pressed too hard 

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Pure’s other “secret” is ordering small amounts of 

fish daily rather than stocking up for the week like many 

corporate establishments. “At the risk of being extremely 

busy and running out [of a certain ingredient], we’d 

rather do that than serve a bad fish,” says Lee. 

The Pure Dare 

Critics have praised Pure for its array of hot dishes, 

something of a rarity among sushi bars. It’s this 

dynamic that will make devotees out of casual 

diners, says Executive Chef Stephen Stromberg. 

“Most restaurants do one or the other really 

well. Here you can get the culinary experiences 

of both worlds.” Stromberg recommends the 



roasted butterfish balanced on coconut-infused 

forbidden black rice ($23), as well as the Japanese 

noodle soup ($14), swimming with seafood, Asian 

vegetables and shrimp tempura. 

If you’re up to the Pure challenge, keep in mind 

the restaurant may be hard to find, but it’s easy 

to get to. Free parking with no hassles is available 

at the Civic Center Parking Garage (turn off 

Drinkwater Boulevard onto 2 nd Street and make an 

immediate right onto Wells Fargo), as well as the lot 

on Buckboard Trail (turn south off Indian School 

Road). The restaurant is only a few blocks from the 

Scottsdale Stadium, home to spring training games 

for the San Francisco Giants. 

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pure south devised a couple of delicious specials for downtown 

diners. don’t miss the “robata grill party,” 7 p.m.-midnight, every 

wednesday, featuring a variety of $3 to $4 skewers of meat or 

vegetables. select from such fare as shrimp, sea bass, sweet 

potato and korean barbecue beef. the skewers are prepared over 

a smoky wood charcoal that burns so hot that meats are cooked 

instantly, sealing in juices and flavor. to make a great thing even 

better, pure sake and Japanese beers are on special, and a guest 

dJ plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

A new happy hour rolled out this month as daily, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

drink specials include half-price wines by the glass, $5 three olives 

vodka flavors, and $5 Japanese beers with the option for a $1 hot 

sake. this is also a chance to try appetizers and Chef/owner lee’s 

specialty rolls at a reduced price. we recommend the in & out roll 

($7 hh) with shrimp tempura, spicy crab mix, cucumber, cooked 

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Galleries Scene 

on Canal 

Galleries representing each area in the 

Scottsdale Arts District have opened Art 

Scene Scottsdale, on the Canal at The Mix, 

7144 E. Stetson Drive. “We wanted to represent the 

Arts District as a whole so we could start referring 

[patrons] into the galleries. It’s kind of like a 

beacon,” says Beverly Roman of nearby artspace. 

Developer Fred Unger offered the storefront 

next to Canal restaurant for the project. The 

“Scene,” which overlooks the Arizona Canal and lies 

directly across the water from the patio at Olive & 

Ivy, includes artworks for sale and referrals to other 

gallery locations. The gallery owners view it as a way to 

gain more exposure for their respective galleries and the 

entire Downtown arts district. 

Participating galleries are: Calvin Charles Gallery, 

Marshall Way; Cervini Haas Gallery, 5th Avenue; 

Duley-Jones Gallery, Main Street; Textures and Robert 

Roman Gallery at artspace, 6th Avenue; and The Loft 

Art Studios and Gallery, the Kiva Center. 

“We’ve pinpointed our hours to attract people during 

the evenings,” says Roman. For example, Art Scene 

Scottsdale will be open until 9 p.m. Thursdays through 

Saturdays, when night traffic along the canal is heaviest. 

“We are excited about being involved in this 

project because it offers us the opportunity to 

showcase the work of our artists to an expanded 

audience” said Kathy Duley, of Duley-Jones 

Gallery, which along with marketing itself is 

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Calvin Charles Gallery 

4201 N Marshall Way 

Cervini Haas Gallery 

7007 E 5th Ave # 4 

Duley-Jones Gallery 

7100 E Main St # D 

Textures and Robert 

Roman Gallery at artspace 

7127 E 6th Ave 

The Loft Art Studios 

and Gallery 

7125 E 5th Ave # 29 

providing information about other galleries and events 

throughout the Scottsdale Arts District. 

Roman says the collaboration started in January and 

is already succeeding in increasing leads and business 

for surrounding galleries. “It’s also remarkable how 

harmoniously the pieces fit into the space. The pieces flow 

beautifully,” she says. 

Art Scene Scottsdale provides a real link between the 

galleries and the developments along the canal, agrees 

Wendy Haas, owner of Cervini Haas Gallery. “Not only 

does it provide greater access to and promotion of the 

galleries,” she says, “but it enhances and broadens the 

scope of the entire Downtown Scottsdale/Waterfront 

environment by linking the new developments with the 

heart and soul of what makes Scottsdale special: the arts.” 

Debra Leitner, formerly a specialist at Bonhams and 

Butterfields Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Appraisals, is 

gallery director. To schedule a fine art appraisal, contact 

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Lori Watts: 

Blooming 

With Style 

Unafraid of color or funky accents, and totally trusting 

her designer instincts, Lori Watts opened Azalea Décor 

and Gifts a couple of months ago. The boutique on Main 

Street—her “dream come true”—empowers every client 

to embark on a personal design journey. Watts’ own 

dream home is that most elusive of Downtown Scottsdale 

residences: a spacious house with a yard … not to mention 

a secret gate into the heart of the Canal district. 

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Watts was drawn to the house because she wanted an actual, leafy backyard 

complete with green grass and night-lit Buddhas. Her rescued animals, 

German shepherd-mix Walnut and cats Shadow and Mr. Bimz, needed room 

to roam. But more than that, the Scottsdale native knew grass and a swimming pool 

were essential to her happiness, more so than condo convenience or sky-high views. “I 

like the privacy that my home provides,” she says. “I love the Arcadia area with the 

mature landscape and central location. At the time that I bought the house, I didn’t 

realize how easy it is to get anywhere in Downtown via the gate.” 

The gate is a somewhat mysterious amenity of the neighborhood, allotting 

residents code-controlled access through the “fish wall” and, bam, right up to 

the mall, restaurants, galleries and events that define Downtown Scottsdale. 

“It’s one of my favorite things about the location of the house,” Watts 

says of her 2,700-square-foot, four-bedroom abode. Neighbors include 

many families with children, as well as the owners of two storied local 

pubs. “Everyone knows everyone else instead of just staying to 

themselves,” she says. 

Collector Pieces 

Watts’ décor philosophy for interior design is 

simple: If you like something, put it in your house. “I 

think that nowadays there are efforts to stick with one 

particular style or another,” she says. “I say, buy the things that you like and put them 

together. It always works out. I’ve done just that in my home.” Watts’ home features 

a menagerie of rustic and ethnic pieces that she’s collected in her travels alongside 

selections from contemporary collections.

“Don’t be afraid of color or a fun, funky piece for 

accent,” she advises. “Balance in a room or on a wall is 

very important to me and can be achieved in any style 

or taste. I realize this comes naturally to me, which is 

why I opened the store. I want to help people create a 

comfortable retreat for themselves in their own home. 

Hence my tag line: ‘Define Your Style.’” 

Many of the pieces at Azalea are one of a kind. 

“I like to find things that no one else has and also 

can’t get. I won’t even be able to get some of them 

again. This is also reflected in my own design style 

at home,” says Watts. “I have collected things like a 

real goat skull with horns covered in silver tin—they 

are placed over the fireplaces for good luck. I also 

have a thonka [religious hanging] from Tibet that 

was hand painted by monks.” Spiritual paintings to 

promote positive energy, yak bells and other travel 

treasures fill out Watts’ eclectic collection, which is 

infused with meaning and memories. 

Watts’ career more or less found her. She has 

no formal education in design, but word-of-mouth 

referrals kept her hopping on design projects 

throughout Arizona, California and Mexico for 

more than 13 years. Her degree in psychology, 

she concedes, helps in assisting clients to express 

themselves through design. “Décor evokes feelings 

in people, whether it’s a color or texture or an 

interesting piece of art. Each thing moves people 

in different ways. That’s why I say relax with 

decorating, and decide what it is that gives you 

the feeling you’re after,” Watts says. “Once that is 

established, things fall into place.” 

Design Tips 

Naturally, Watts is aware most people are trying to 

economize these days. She even addresses the issue 

on the Azalea website, essentially saying that rather 

than consuming for the sake of consumption, we 

should purchase objects that bring exceptional value 

and inspiration to our lives. Does she have any rich 

tips that won’t break the bank? 

“How about making a color change with some new 

toss pillows on the bed or couch?” Watts suggests. 

“Bringing in some new lamps or a new piece of art 

for the wall can make a huge difference in the feeling 

a room gives us. There is no need to buy all new 

furniture when big changes can be made with simple 

accessories.” Painting an accent wall and rearranging 

some of your favorite items is another economical way 

to bring a fresh look to any room. “Live with the subtle 

changes and you’ll be surprised what other ideas will 

come to mind,” Watts says. 

For more info on Azalea Decor & Gifts, 6926 E. Main 

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Daily Dose 

Breakfast and More 

Can Downtown Scottsdale have too many 

unique, locally owned breakfast spots? Let me 

think about it ... no! Fans of dinner-only Fusion 

Restaurant & Lounge (on Buckboard Trail, just 

south of Camelback) clearly agreed, cheering for 

Matt and JenLyn Long to open a second place 

dedicated to early-morning fare. 

As it turns out, Daily Dose serves continuously 

from 7 a.m. through evening, with a 

prescription to fit every time of day and 

most dishes priced under $10. The breakfast menu 

features all the usual suspects and then some, 

including eight omelets and seven intriguing spins 

on eggs Benedict. The category of “sandwiches, 

wraps & other fun things” includes options to 

delight your yoga body (fruit & yogurt parfait) or 

reward yourself for that recent low cholesterol score 

(biscuits & gravy). Plates are rounded out with 

sides of herbed potatoes, fruit, cottage cheese or the 

unusual DD hash, a sauté of roasted acorn squash, 

mushrooms and onions. 

If you’re a carb lover, you’ll be happy to see a 

section devoted to breakfast in all its battered, fried, 

crispy-fried glory. Are pancakes your weakness? 

Choose from buttermilk, honey whole wheat, and 

gingerbread batters. “Diagnosed yourself with a 

craving for French toast? Enjoy it au naturel, topped 

with brown-sugared blueberries or made with 

cranberry-orange breakfast bread and crowned 

with strawberries.” Waffles you want? Choose plain 

or sundae style with raspberry/cream/pecans or 

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Beginning at 10:30 a.m. daily, the lunch/dinner 

menu features salads, burgers and sandwiches, 

tacos and a few wildcard dishes such as a citrus and 

avocado shrimp cocktail and chicken wings (honey 

orange or traditional). While you can’t get Fusion’s 

celebrated Gladiator burger here, JenLyn says the 

Daily Dose Burger, incorporating ground chuck and 

Australian Kobe, is its close cousin. 

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Except for the cheese component, few of Chef 

Matt’s seven basic salads include protein, but you 

can opt to add one from a 10-item list of “salad 

toppers,” priced from $1.95 to $6.95. I’m a diehard 

salad gal, but my doctor advises against unnecessary 

decision-making, so I’ll choose my salad and let the 

chef decide whether it begs for rock shrimp, blue 

crab or shaved rib eye. 

Housed in prime real estate right on Scottsdale 

Road south of Indian School, Daily Dose has a full bar 

and predominantly booth seating inside, with low and 

high tables on the east-facing patio. Several booths 

straddle the calm space between the darker, lounge-like 

interior and the bright, sunny patio. If you’re not averse 

to the noise of vehicles whizzing by, the patio is a sweet 

spot to watch a parade of urban vignettes. 

A trio of terriers trot on leashes, their noses 

probing the scent of bacon and chorizo. Two 

toddlers view the world from a mesh-windowed 

trailer their father has hooked to his bike. Locals 

glide up on Segways and grab the last patio table. 

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It’s that time of year again when baseball fans jump 

for joy and Downtowners long for more afternoon 

parking. Spring Training returns to Scottsdale 

Stadium, Feb. 26-April 1, where the San Francisco 

Giants take on other Cactus League Teams. The 

Diamondbacks play the Giants on March 3, fyi. 

The stadium is two blocks east of Scottsdale Road, 

on the corner of Osborn Road and Drinkwater 

Boulevard. Tickets can be purchased at the 

Stadium box office, online at www.sfgiants.com or 

by calling 877.473.4849. Parking fills up quickly, 

so fans may want to catch a free shuttle at Loloma 

Transit Center near Fashion Square Mall (next to 

Nordstrom) or along 5th Avenue. For more info 

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Native Trails on the Mall 

Around lunch time, head over to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall to see fabulous Native 

American performances, most Thursdays and Saturdays through April 11. The Native Trails 

series, which started its seventh season in January, is a free display featuring tribal history, 

pottery, textiles and more. Festival grounds also play host to national ambassadors who 

showcase their craft-making skills. Each performance ends in an audience-participation round 

dance that draws in the crowd and completes the educational journey. Grab a patio table at Pure 

Sushi or AZ88 restaurants for a stylish lunch with stimulating entertainment. 

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The 56th Annual Parada del Sol Parade, 

known as the “world’s largest horse-drawn 

parade,” features more than 100 floats, 1,000 

horses and tons of cowboy fun. Produced by 

the Scottsdale Jaycees, the parade starts at 10 

a.m., Feb. 21, and runs north on Scottsdale 

Road, between Oak Street and Indian School 

Road. The parade will wrap up at The Trails 

End Celebration in Old Town with dancing, 

entertainment and kids’ activities. On Feb. 27 

through March 1, check out the Parada Del Sol 

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Scottsdale GrEEN Market 

A new open-air market has debuted on 5 th Avenue and Craftsman Court in 

Downtown Scottsdale: The Scottsdale Green Market, dedicated to all things 

sustainable and healthy, runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through April. “This 

is the first of its kind in the state where every vendor is only promoting green 

products, demonstrations, produce and so on,” says Grady Soine, marketing 

manager for the 5 th Avenue Merchants Association. The debut market featured 

more than 30 participants, including local farmers, community gardens, artisans, 

free yoga demos, a green lecture series, cottage edibles, coffees and teas, green 

businesses, Thai massage, “Gordon the Garden Guy” answering all of your 

gardening questions, music and more! As usual, Sunrise Bank is supporting this 

Downtown effort in various ways, such as providing eco-friendly bags. Check 

out the Community Garden Table, where you can tote your excess garden herbs/ 

veggies/fruits to market. “Bring what you want to sell in a bag with your contact 

info. We’ll add your name to our list and put it 

out for sale; 10 percent will go to the market, 

the rest is yours!” Soine explains. Also, visit the 

“Free Trade Zone,” where you can trade your 

produce, seeds and such for the harvest of another 

green thumber. If your business is committed to 

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Fit City Kickoff 

Thanks to a community initiative dedicated to promoting fitness and 

improving health education, Scottsdale has become an official “Fit 

City.” On Jan. 24, residents were invited to the Downtown area to 

celebrate the Fit City Scottsdale kickoff—after all, what better place 

to enjoy a stroll through a wealth of greenways, boutiques, galleries, 

outdoor markets, music and art displays? Activities included an 

Old Town Farmer’s Market Salsa Challenge, Youth Sports Slam & 

Skill stations; Fire Department Youth Obstacle Course; Scottsdale 

Healthcare Immunizations & Car Seat Drive; biking, walking 

and running tours of Downtown, and a rock wall for climbing. 

“Scottsdale is one of the best communities to live, work and play,” 

says Downtown Liaison Robin Meinhart. “Let’s make 

sure we are equally known as the most fit city in 

America.” Visit www.fitcityscottsdale.org for more 

info on how to live well. 

High Voltage Transmission 

Brilliant bolts of white light electrified Arizona Canal at Scottsdale Waterfront, 

courtesy of international artist and Phoenix native D.A. Therrien, whose artwork, 

“Beautiful Light,” lit up the waterfront Jan. 16-17 for about 15 minutes every hour 

throughout each evening. The spectacle featured an enormous 50-foot-wide digital 

display of quartz lamps, called the 4 Letter Word Machine. Performers ascended to 

platforms over the canal to move four 16-foot-square coded “letters” in a dramatic 

show of flat drum switch technology. How bright was it? Try 500 kilwatts. After a 

blinding flash of white light, the squares suspended high over the canal flashed letters 

and angles, ultimately exploring the “magic of four letters—A, C, G, T—representing 

the DNA code,” according to presenter Scottsdale Public Art. 


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ArtWalk Rocks & Scores! 

Two special ArtWalks in January attracted new crowds to the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District. 

Galleries hosted receptions throughout the afternoon of Jan. 3 for the 11 th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk. 

Streets were thronging with sports fans wearing Texas orange and Ohio blue and silver as they strolled 

the district enjoying live music and prize giveaways. Then, on Saturday, Jan. 17, the Scottsdale Gallery 

Association again hosted the afternoon Rockin’ ArtWalk, in association with P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll 

Arizona Marathon. The marathon route, which wound through Downtown, was lined with spectators, 

who enjoyed the display of athleticism amid a backdrop of world-class galleries, boutiques and eateries. 

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Fleur’t Boutique 3rd Annual 

Barrett-Jackson Fashion Show 

Fleur’t Boutique raced into the New Year in a 

big way with its 3rd annual Barrett-Jackson 

Fashion Show on Jan. 13. For the third 

consecutive year, this Scottsdale boutique took 

over the Car Collector Auction and delivered a 

fashion show unlike any other. Fleur’t Boutique 

dominated the runway with the only men’s 

and women’s fashion show of the evening (last 

year Sak’s Fifth Avenue and Tommy Bahama 

were the opening shows, while Fleur’t Boutique 

headlined). More than 1,000 people crowded 

“The Garage” at Barrett Jackson to witness 

the British Punk Rock/Sex Pistol themedshow. 

When it was all over and the models had 

exited the runway, Fleur’t Boutique received a 

standing ovation from the crowd. 

Space to refresh, Mind, Body & Spirit 

A.R.E. Integrative Medical & Wellness Center, a nonprofit corporation, celebrated its Scottsdale grand 

opening at 3337 N. Miller Road. As guests toured the beautiful 4,100-square-foot facility, they visited 

with many of the center’s doctors, therapists and staff. The new building features spacious examination 

rooms, finished wood floors, and a large multipurpose lobby for classes and workshops. A.R.E. has 

provided leading-edge, holistic health care to the community for more than 38 years. To learn more 

about A.R.E.’s programs and services, visit www.arecenter.org. 

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the southeast corner of Goldwater 

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University and University of Texas, 

competitors in the 38 th Annual Tostitos 

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SMoCA Turns Sweet 10! 

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary 

Art celebrates its 10th anniversary on the 

Valentine’s Day weekend. The festivities 

begin with two exhibitions, 7 p.m., Feb. 13: 

Seriously Funny and At the Crossroads of 

American Photography: Callahan, Siskind, 

Somme. The Anniversary Benefit & After 

Party includes a silent auction, dinner in the 

atrium of the newly renovated Scottsdale 

Center of Performing Arts, and the 

announcement of the 2009 Contemporary 

Catalyst Award Winner. The Benefit Dinner 

begins at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 14. The next day, 

join Sunday A’Fair on the Scottsdale Civic 

Center Mall, noon to 6:30 p.m., for handson 

projects, a scavenger hunt and birthday 

treats by Arcadia Farms. Inside SMoCA, 

check out art activities and tours. 

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is in its 22nd season of Sunday A’Fair, free 

afternoon mini-festivals, noon to 4:30 p.m., 

featuring a variety of arts and entertainment 

on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale 

Civic Center Mall. The roster of musicians 

for Feb. 15 and 22 include guitarist Miguel 

de Maria, vocalist Khani Cole, guitarist 

Shelby James, and blues band Cold Shott 

and the Hurricane Horns. March 1, 8 and 15 

performances include The Almost Faymous 

Band, The Guerrero Family and the Axé 

Capoeira Arizona, Big Nick and the Gila 

Monsters, Black Velvet Band, Bríd Dower, 

Don Maloney and Dyno Glides. Lawn chairs 

and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and 

refreshments from Arcadia Farms are also 

available for purchase. For schedule details, 

visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org. 

Short & SMoCA’n: 

Student Film Fest, Feb. 24 

Scottsdale Public Art has joined renowned 

artist Muriel Magenta to showcase 10 short 

films created by Magenta’s students at 

Arizona State University, on Feb. 24. The 

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 

will host a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed 

by the screenings at 7 p.m. A short student 

film, A Micrometer from Here, by Israeli 

artist Amit Zakai, also is on the program. 

This event is free, but seating is limited. Call 

480.344.0182 to reserve your seat. For more 

info, visit www.scottsdalepublicart.org. 

SHC Obsorn: Certified 

Level I Trauma Center 

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn is now one 

of the only two Level I trauma centers in 

Arizona. With verification by the American 

College of Surgeons, Scottsdale Healthcare 

Osborn is able to treat the most critically 

injured and ill patients with a full spectrum 

of medical and surgical specialists available 

at any time. Osborn is the East Valley’s only 

Level I trauma center with the capability to 

provide total care for every aspect of injury 

from prevention through rehabilitation. 

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn also shares 

certification as a Cardiac Arrest Center with 

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea. 

Celebrate Scottsdale 

Founder’s B-Day 

Care to commemorate the birthday 

of Scottsdale Founder Army Chaplain 

Winfield Scott? The celebration begins at 

noon, Feb. 26, in the courtyard adjacent 

to the Scottsdale Historical Museum on 

the Scottsdale Mall. This free program 

features talks from local historians and 

refreshments. For info, call Roberta Pilcher 

at 480.990.1690. 

Old Town Tours 

Local resident Alice Corpstein, working with 

the Scottsdale Historical Society, leads tours 

around Old Town Scottsdale, starting at 10 

a.m. every Tuesday through March. Meet her 

at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Civic Center 

Mall. For more info, call 480.312.7750. 

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Cycle the Arts 

Hop on your bicycle and get an up-close, 

personal look at Scottsdale’s public art at the 

Fourth Annual Cycle the Arts, Sunday, March 

29. City staff and local art experts share facts 

about the art pieces along the 5-mile route. 

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and riders 

depart at 8 a.m. from the Scottsdale Museum 

of Contemporary Art. Call 480.312.2308 for 

info. Helmets are required. 

SHC Offers Wealth 

of Healthy Deals 

A free immunization clinic for children is 

offered by Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, 

8 a.m. to noon, March 7. Adults also get 

a shot at some healthy deals: Get a total 

cholesterol and blood glucose check at the 

hospital, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., March 10. 

Cost is $20. To register, call 480.882.4636. 

Take a Walk Downtown 

Get out and get fit now! Seriously! In 

conjunction with the Fit City Scottsdale 

initiative, free walking route maps are 

available to inspire the populace into 

healthy jaunts. Enjoy the cool morning 

breezes or early evening sunsets, all while 

window shopping along the Canal bank 

and among the galleries of Downtown. 

Find mapped Downtown walking routes 

online at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown. 

Best of Scottsdale 

Celebration Begins 

Month of February to Focus 

on Arizona Artists 

This year’s Best of Scottsdale® is the fi fth annual celebration of the local art 

scene in in Scottsdale Downtown, with special ArtWalks every Thursday night 

throughout February. Famed galleries will will feature the best of their Arizonabased 

artists on Feb. Feb. 5, Feb. Feb. 12 and and Feb. 19. Then, Best of Scottsdale month 

culminates in the offi cial Best Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk on on Thurs., Feb. 26, from 7 

to 9pm. The public is is invited to to “ArtWalk “ArtWalk the Line” and join in the fun. 

During February, ArtWalk’s Street Performers will be everywhere with more 

than a a dozen live live music spots spots every Thursday night! Among the 

acts you can catch: Tobie Milford, Zachary James Dodds, 

Sage Gentle Wing, Grant Ferguson, Elijah Bossenbroek, 

Greg Ansel, John Burton, Bossa Bossa Nossa, Mark Barry 

and many others. The Feb. 26 Best of Scottsdale 

ArtWalk ArtWalk lineup includes the eclectic eclectic Watershade (featuring Rebecca de 

la Torre), popular folk-rocker Jeordie Jeordie and jazz group Actual Proof Trio. 

Free samples from stellar Scottsdale eateries will also be featured 

during the Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk…with ArtWalk…with treats from Café Carumba, 

Icelandic Icelandic Glacial Water, Malee’s Malee’s Thai on Main and others. And all 

ArtWalkers can enter to win win prizes such such as gift certifi cates, vacations and 

more courtesy courtesy of Shell Vacations and ShowUp.com. 

ShowUp.com. 

The Scottsdale Arts District can be found along Main Street, 

Marshall Way, Stetson Stetson and Sixth Ave., just west of of Scottsdale Rd., 

north and and south of of Indian Indian School Rd. For For more information about free free 

ArtWalks, visit visit www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com. 

www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com. 

Deborah O’Hara 

In Memorian 

Calvin Charles Gallery 

Longtime Arts District gallery owner Deborah 

O’Hara passed away in December, leaving 

behind many friends in the Scottsdale 

cultural world. She created the spectacular 

Calvin Charles Gallery on Marshall Way in 

2002. Among her many other pursuits were 

involvements with the Scottsdale Leadership 

Council and the Foundation for Blind 

Children. Deborah O’Hara’s contribution to 

the local art scene will be sorely missed. 

Dick Phillips 

Painter 

Duley Jones Gallery 

Scottsdale artist Dick Phillips is being 

featured at Duley Jones Gallery February 1-28 

during Best of Scottsdale month. Phillips 

has taught watercolor classes in the Valley 

for many years, while exhibiting his acrylic 

abstract landscapes in galleries around the 

country. His most recent body of work features 

abstract floral paintings, in which he fuses 

his two different styles in an explosion of vivid 

color and fluidity. 

Jeordie | Musician, Scottsdale ArtWalk 

She goes simply by her first name, Jeordie, just like her famous mom 

Melanie did in the ‘70s when she had hits like “Brand New Key” and 

“Beautiful People”. But Valley-based Jeordie is a musical force in her 

own right, and she’s become a popular downtown attraction when 

appearing at Arts District events like the upcoming Best of Scottsdale 

ArtWalk (Thursday, Feb. 26). Have a listen! 

ArtWalk Galleries 

Visit these new members of the Scottsdale Gallery Association during 

ArtWalk, held every Thursday from 7 to 9pm. 

Naked Horse Gallery 

4151 N. Marshall Way 

480-947-0221 

www.nakedhorse.com 

May Gallery 

3922 N. Scottsdale Rd. 

480-922-1801 

www.maygallery.com 



John Yaeger Gallery 

7100 E. Main Street 

480-970-8780 

www.johnyaegergallery.com 

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Solis Project Approved 

The Scottsdale City Council approved 

the proposed Solis Scottsdale Resort and 

Residences northeast of Camelback and 

Scottsdale roads on Jan. 28. The Solis project, 

formerly known as Waterview, is a proposed 

mixed-use development of condominiums 

and a resort hotel on about 11.5 acres along 

the southern bank of the Arizona Canal north 

of Camelback Road. 

ArtWalk Celebrates 

Scottsdale’s Best 

The month of February brings the 5th 

annual “Best of Scottsdale” celebration. 

Everybody is invited to “ArtWalk the Line,” 

Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with street 

musicians performing all night. Famed 

galleries feature Arizona-based artists on Feb. 

12 and 19. The Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk 

also features great music, free restaurant 

samples and prizes. For more info, visit www. 

scottsdalegalleries.com. 

Listen Up … Buskers! 

The Scottsdale Arts District has added 

a new street music program featuring 

“buskers,” or street musicians, who play 

every Thursday during ArtWalk, 7 p.m. to 

9 p.m. Buskers were selected from an open 

competition between Valley solo artists—and 

songwriter James Dodds and violinist Tobie 

Milford earned one-month spots. More open 

mics will be featured in late February. For 

more info, visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com 

Jazz Star Lands 

in Arts Center 

In its newly renovated atrium, Scottsdale 

Center for the Performing Arts presents jazz 

musical prodigy Esperanza Spalding on Feb. 

28. The 24-year-old artist has earned acclaim 

for her instrumental chops, a siren voice that 

spans three languages, and composing and 

arranging skills that weave traditional and 

progressive styles. The intimate, cabaret-style 

show offers table seating for two to four, as 

well as a wine and food menu. Tickets are $25. 

For more info, call 480.994.2787. 

See ‘My First Time’ 

at Theater 4301 

The off-Broadway hit My First Time comes 

to Theater 4301, featuring four actors 

telling about their first sexual experiences. 

The acclaimed new play—both funny and 

heartbreaking—follows the style of The 

Vagina Monologues. Performances are 

scheduled Feb. 13 to March 15. For more 

info, visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 

call 480.994.2787. 

Farrelli Is New 

AIBH President 

The Arizona Institute for Breast Health 

announced its newly elected president 

is Wendy Farrelli, co-owner of Farrelli’s 

Cinema Supper Club in Scottsdale. Elected 

to a two-year term, Farrelli hopes to reach 

more Valley women dealing with a breast 

cancer diagnosis who can benefit from the 

support and education offered by AIBH. 

Farrelli joined the board in August 2004 

and previously served as board secretary 

and marketing committee chair. She has 

also been the co-chair of The Pink Light 

District, the organization’s signature annual 

fundraising event. 

Slide Into the 

Home Opener 

The San Francisco Giants return to 

Scottsdale Stadium for the 2009 Spring 

Training season. The home opener is 

Thursday, Feb. 26 at 1:05 p.m. For more 

info, visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Stadium. 

Close-knit Community 

Creates Coral Reef 

Interested in “exaggerated” crochet? Learn 

the basics and become an insider in the 

unique and exciting challenge to create 

Scottsdale’s Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef. 

This hand-crocheted, 2,000-square-foot reef 

will be displayed April 11 at the Scottsdale 

Civic Center Library. No experience is 

necessary to attend the free workshops, held 

through March. 

Young @ Art Go High Tech 

The newly reopened young @ art gallery in the Scottsdale 

Museum of Contemporary Art is now showing high-tech, digital 

art from eight Valley schools. Dedicated to youth art, the 

exhibit Computer Generation: High School Art in the Digital Age 

continues through April 29. The exhibition acknowledges how 

today’s teens, who have grown up with computer technology, 

are breaking ground toward a high-tech future. Technology 

is changing the way high school students produce art in their 

classrooms, with kids experimenting with computer animation, 

Adobe Photoshop and other computer-based applications. The 

opening reception is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 13.

Living 

Take the Resort Trolley 

Take a free ride on The Scottsdale 

Resort Trolley along Scottsdale Road 

and Lincoln Drive to the Downtown 

Scottsdale area. The trolley is available to 

ride Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. 

to 6 p.m., through April 26. 

Naturopath Joins 

Healing Joint 

A new naturopath has joined the wellness 

staff of The Healing Joint, 2334 N. 

Scottsdale Road. Dr. Jason Sherbondy, 

a licensed naturopathic physician, offers 

integrative treatments focusing on 

weight and pain management medicine, 

along with preventative and aesthetic 

Calendar 

Scottsdale ArtWalk 

Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. 

west of scottsdale road 

along main street to 

goldwater blvd. and on 

marshall way north of 

indian school road to 5th 

Avenue, stetson and 6th 

Avenue; free 

Old Town 

Farmer’s Market 

Saturdays, 

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

in the parking lot on the 

corner of brown Avenue and 

2nd street; free 

Canal Concert 

Series 

Saturdays, 

noon-3 p.m. 

live music along the 

water’s edge, just north of 

marshall way bridge; free 

Old Town Pima 

Plaza Music Series 

Saturdays, 

noon-3 p.m. 

live music on the 

southwest corner of 1st and 

brown avenues; free 

Lululemon Yoga 

Saturdays, 9 a.m. 

lululemon Atheletica offers 

free yoga. located behind 

Fine Cellar’s at 7051 e. 5th 

Ave., suite e. 

The Scottsdale 

Green Market 

Sundays, 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

local produce and products 

related to health, wellness 

and sustainable living at the 

intersection of Craftsman 

Court and Fifth Avenue. 

Old Town Tours 

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. 

through March 

tours around old town 

scottsdale starting at 10 

a.m. meet at the little red 

schoolhouse on Civic Center 

mall; free 

5th Ave. Fine Art & 

Wine Festival 

Feb. 13-15, 

10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

wine, music and more 

than 60 artists entertain 

along Fifth Avenue between 

scottsdale road and 

goldwater boulevard. 

Puppy Valentine’s 

Dinner 

Feb. 17, 7 p.m. 

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treatments. Patients have the 

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alternative treatments. 

Travelers Still 

Love Scottsdale 

Travel Leaders named Scottsdale the 

sixth-most-popular travel destination in 

the results of its Annual Travel Trends 

survey. Scottsdale had 19 percent 

popularity, just behind New York as one 

of the most popular travel destinations. 

The rankings were based on the 

responses from 547 of the company’s 

travel agents, surveyed between Nov. 20 

and Dec. 15. Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla., 

took the top two spots. 

What’s coming up in Downtown 

Parada Del 

Sol Parade 

Feb. 21, 10 a.m. 

“world’s largest horsedrawn 

parade,” featuring 

floats, horses, bands and 

tons of cowboy fun along 

scottsdale road between 

oak street and indian 

school road. 

Best of 


ArtWalk 

Feb. 26, 7-9 p.m. 

walk along the scottsdale 

Arts district for prizes, 

music and free samples 

from scottsdale eateries. 

5th Annual 

Festival ArtWalk – 

“A Glass Act” 

Mar. 19, 7-9pm 

this year’s event features 

magnificent glass art by 

gallery and festival artists. 

hosted by the scottsdale 

gallery Association in 

conjunction with the 

scottsdale Arts Festival, 

scottsdale Cultural Council 

and scottsdale Convention 

& visitors bureau. 

Don’t take our word for it 

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“Best New Restaurants” Oct.’08 

“Best of the Valley Wine Selection” Sept.’08 

Winner – New Times: Best of Phoenix 2008 

“Best Place to take a Wine & Food Geek” 

Winner – Get Out Magazines 

“2008 Top 10 New Restaurants 

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Every Wednesday Fine’s Chef’s Table!! 

This is a unique 4 course dinner created by Chef Cullen Campbell every 

week. Hosted by a Winery or Importer maximum attendees 14. 

Reservations required. Sells out every week. Depending on the Wines 

the price ranges between $75 & $90 wine and food included. 

Every Thursday is a Drop in tasting. 

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“LET GO AND SURRENDER.” 

“There are no mistakes.” “Go with the 

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heard phrases like these before? Do 

they sound like a bunch of New Age 

nonsense? Maybe they annoy you, or 

perhaps you’ve sometimes tried to 

follow them to no avail. 

I believe there is perfection in 

what each of us believes, and that our 

beliefs can all be true. I know this goes 

against much of what we are taught in 

our world: right and wrong; black and 

white; good and bad. But I feel that 

what is true for each of us is can be 

found in our own hearts. Therefore, if 

anything I say does not resonate with 

your heart, then trust your heart, not 

my words. 

We are all put on this world to 

create. And we each have amazing gifts 

to offer. They aren’t always obvious, 

in-your-face gifts. Most are subtle and 

go almost unnoticed. Yet, they are what 

make us unique and precious. 

However, to tap into our individual 

gifts, we must get to know what is in 

the heart. Our hearts are clouded by 

all sorts of experiences and resulting 

emotions, some of which date back to 

an early age. Others have told us what 

to believe, and we have been rewarded 

and punished based on how we express 

ourselves. Most of us have regrets and 

wish that certain aspects of our life 

were different. 

But what if it has all been perfect? 

What if we needed every experience 

By WenDy 

SCHulSTAD 

we’ve had, every emotion we’ve felt 

and every thought we’ve created to 

lead us to this moment? And what if it 

is no coincidence that you are reading 

this article right now? What if your life 

is being beautifully orchestrated and 

always has been? What if you knew 

that all you ever needed had been 

provided to you, and always would be? 

What if you could have everything you 

ever wanted? 

If you were open to these ideas, 

could you let go and surrender to each 

moment? Could you trust the process 

at hand and go with the flow, knowing 

there are no mistakes? 

Believing in the perfection of life can allow 

us to accept everything and everyone. 

Believing in the perfection of life 

can allow us to accept everything and 

everyone. It gives us confidence that 

we know all we need to know, and we 

don’t need to know everything. By 

feeling our feelings to the fullest yet 

realizing that we are not our feelings. 

they need not consume us. We can 

live with our hearts fully open, 

trusting in all that is provided for us, 

whether or not life seems to be going 

our way. 

Whatever we look for is what we 

see in our life. So, if we choose to 

trust that our life is on purpose, then 

we will continually find evidence to 

support our belief. However, if we 

need proof beforehand, then we will 

always be seeking proof and most 

likely never see the perfection that lies 

before us. Life is how we see it. What 

do you see? 

Wendy Schulstad is the founder of Rustic Sage Healing Haven, a community wellness 

center located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale at 7050 East 5th Avenue. The Haven is a 

transformative space that provides a safe place for people to explore their own individual healing 

process through a variety of services, classes and workshops. Wendy is available for wellnessrelated 

speaking engagements and freelance editorial opportunities. To find out more information 

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Cocktail Chaser 

Drink Deeply 

At This Canal 

WHY WAS CANAL’S “LIqUID 

Fashion” happy hour so sparsely 

populated on the afternoon I dipped 

into its exquisite half-price martinis 

and fine wines? In the name of 

journalistic integrity, I was forced to 

return the next week, and yes, sample 

more appetizers just to make sure I 

wasn’t missing anything. Plus, try a 

couple more martinis. 

The verdict: I sure wasn’t missing 

anything, but a whole bunch of people 

were. True happy hour lovers need 

to wake up (4 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays) 

and smell the ginger martini, not to 

mention the corn cakes. And though 

you can’t smell them, the sunset views 

and people watching along the canal 

are also heady factors in the equation 

Happy hour lovers need to wake up 

and smell the ginger martini 

any time of day or night. Swell spots 

to savor a cocktail don’t come much 

sweller than Canal. 

Maybe the whole “Liquid Fashion” 

theme is throwing off the regular 

happy crowd, especially man types 

self-conscious about their ties. Arrayed 

in my new fat clothes (corn cakeintolerant 

thyroid, OK?), I witnessed 

nothing trendier than a swizzle stick 

that may or may not have been a 

moonlighting Mary-Kate Olsen. 

The prices go down easy, but 

Canal’s drink menu offers more 

than a deal. This is a chance to 

experiment with many of the edgy 

liqueurs and creative concoctions 

that are bringing back the heyday 

of the cocktail. Some of the most 

intriguing recipes I’ve tasted all year 

have been served in a glass. That’s 

Kim Kesey is a freelance writer in the Valley. The last time she turned down a cocktail, she 

misunderstood the question. 

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keSey 

why I had to try the vodka martini 

with rosemary-infused honey and 

house-made organic lemonade. The 

glass is garnished with an entire 

branch of rosemary, roughly the 

length of an infant’s arm, ensuring a 

tremendous whiff of the herb. 

Then there is my fave: the Red 

Peach Mojito, fragrant with shredded 

peach and swirling with chopped rose 

petals; a dose of prosecco on top to 

cut the sweetness. And you’ll swear 

you’ve bitten a Barlett when you sip the 

Pear Alsace martini, a blizzard of pear 

pureed on premises. Whatever your 

choice, you can count on unforgettable 

vs. regrettable. 

Canal also offers five happy hour 

appetizers. My “light” recommendation 

is the fresh and tasty chopped salad. 

But let’s face it, you’ll be severely 

tempted by the Sweet Corn Cakes ($5), 

teamed with oil-licked arugula and red 

pepper puree. 

If you’re looking to replace dinner, 

go for the Grilled Cheese, bursting with 

aged cheddar, fontina and manchego 

with bacon ($8). The dish includes a 

tiny tureen of tomato bisque that rivals 

the main act. 

With its intoxicating array of eats 

and exotic martinis at just $5 to $7 

per huge happy hour serving, Canal is 

a top-notch place to paddle. Oh, and 

wine lovers hold onto your stems— 

every glass is half-price as well. Can 

you really say no to a $7.50 goblet of 

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Mr. Downtowner 

Monte Anderson 

Braining on the Parade 

By KiMBERLy HuNDLEy | Photo by MORgAN BELLiNgER 

Let’s face it, those 1,000 horses, 100-plus floats and cloud-sized 

balloons aren’t going to march themselves down Scottsdale Road for 

the Parada del Sol Parade. A team of good souls has to organize the 

Scottsdale Jaycee’s free event, and someone has to lead them. For the 

last two years, APS Special Events Coordinator Monte Anderson has 

“marshaled” the event as parade chairman, knocking on doors along 

the Downtown Scottsdale parade route with a trusty backup of covolunteers 

who perform a myriad of tasks with no horsing around— 

though it turns out that clowning around is a solid prerequisite. 

What was that first year like? 

It was something else! I’d worked on 

the APS Fiesta of Lights Parade, the 

Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade and 

this was different because you have 

to deal with a lot of horses. We also 

decided to add huge balloons [to the 

Parada], and the kids ate it up. 

Is this parade a tradition you 

grew up with? 

I was raised in the West Valley, and 

have lived in the Phoenix area all 32 

years of my life. I’d attended many 

Parada del Sol parades, most recently 

as a member of the APS Volunteer 

Clown Troupe. Then the opportunity 

arose for me to be the parade 

chairman, and I couldn’t pass it up. 

APS has been a major supporter of the 

Parada for many years. 

What might we expect to 

experience? 

This year’s theme is “Making Old 

Family Traditions New Again!” 

You’ll see more of the huge balloons, 

marching bands, many different 

types of horses, lots of traditional 

Western wear, an antique carriages, 

stagecoaches and wagons. 



How do the Parada volunteers 

coordinate with Downtown 

entities? 

We deliver parking passes and flyers to 

all the Downtown businesses that are 

directly affected. We stop in each store 

and converse with the owners/managers, 

and let them know that the parade and 

Trail’s End celebration are coming soon. 

This allows them to plan on road closures 

and increased foot traffic. 

What has been one of the 

biggest challenges as well as 

your greatest thrills as parade 

chairman? 

I wanted to make everyone happy. I 

know now, of course, that’s not going to 

happen, so I decided that if I can please 

80 percent of everyone involved, it’s a 

success. One of my greatest joys was 

riding in the parade last year as parade 

chairman and being able to thank 

everyone on the parade route for coming 

out and enjoying a free family event. 

What has it been like working 

with the Jaycees? 

At first, I was pretty nervous about 

becoming a Jaycee. I didn’t know what it 

would entail. However it didn’t take long 

for the nervousness 

to wear off, and I think 

it’s because of everyone’s 

willingness to help you 

out and they treat you like 

family. In all, I would say 

that it’s one of the top-five 

best things I’ve done for 

my career. 

So, what about next year? 

Are you on board for 2010? 

Yes. It’s like a lot of my friends 

at Parada del Sol say, “If you 

do it once, you’re locked in for 

life.” I can’t explain it … there 

is something about being able 

to help preserve an American 

tradition as well as helping to 

educate the younger generation 

about the old ways. 

The 56 th Annual Parada del Sol 

Parade, 10 a.m. Feb. 21, runs 

down Scottsdale Road from Oak 

to Indian School, and wraps 

up in Old Town for the “Trail’s 

End” celebration on 1st Avenue 

and Main Street. PRCA rodeo 

festivities follow, Feb. 27-March 

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