EVENT CALENDAR JULY | AUGUST 2018
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FLASHLIGHT TOURS AT THE DBG
EASY HOUSE HUNTING
4TH OF JULY TEMPE TOWN LAKE FESTIVAL Tempe Beach Park | July 4 Tempe4th.com Kiwanis Club of Tempe 67th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best firework show in the Valley! The firework spectacular will be launched from the Mill Avenue Bridge and choreographed to music for all tastes and interests including patriotic, pop, country and more. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Mary Poppins Herberger Theater, Phoenix | July 6-22 HerbergerTheater.org Magically appearing just when she’s needed the most, Mary Poppins leads the Banks Household on zany adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers, and an assortment of astonishing characters. Get ready for something “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Presented by Herberger Theater and Arizona Broadway Theater.
SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO SOLAR & STAR PARTY Flagstaff, AZ | July 7 NPS.gov/sucr/PlanYourVisit This summer Sunset Crater Volcano National Parks marks the 5th year of celebrating incredible dark skies. Whether you are an experienced stargazer or a first timer, incredible volunteer astronomers and park rangers will be there to help you get the most out of the night skies.
REAL, WILD AND WOODY BEER FESTIVAL Phoenix Convention Center | July 28 RealWildWoody.com Unlike any beer festival you have been to before! Enjoy “wild and unconventional” beers and meet the people who make them. All proceeds go towards creating legislation to protect and promote local breweries. From 2-6 p.m.
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emember when looking for a new home meant tagging along with an agent to see dozens of places before you even saw one that was remotely right for you? Then came the internet and tons of photos. Yes, photographs look amazing, but the actual abode can sometimes feel a bit different than the images once in the actual space. Other times, it’s hard to imagine your own furniture in a room with the current homeowner’s stuff in the space.
Luckily, today’s homebuyers are now able to search for their new abode online with 3D video imaging, ruling out casas that don’t meet their criteria, and imagining homes with nothing in them at all or with furniture rearranged, thanks to new technological advances in the world of real estate. Recently, agents have been able to offer potential buyers even better sneak peeks of homes by providing 3-D tours of their listings. Now, buyers can not only look at photos of the homes but they can feel as if they are virtually inside the homes and are able to scroll up and down to view ceilings, floors, and even closets, all without leaving the comfort of their current home. Want to get an even better look at a home that could be “the one”? Today’s top agents are providing drone video tours of their most luxurious properties, allowing buyers to see the vicinity, specific geographic features, and exterior views of the house and property. This aerial view is the best way to get a feel for just how much land a house sits on and how close neighbors are to your potential crib. One special tool some agents now use to showcase their homes is Matterport, a virtual reality 3D home tour service that allows the viewer to “walk” through the home, with clickable buttons to showcase the home’s unique features (for example, you can click to get specifics on a wine bar or details on the height of the ceiling in the great room). The service also offers a realistic “dollhouse view” of the home so buyers can easily see the homes layout and size and scope of the rooms in relation to one another. For those who really want to feel like they are walking around inside the house, homebuyers can even wear a virtual reality headset to fully immerse themselves in the home tour with Matterport. Who knows, some people may even buy their home today without ever stepping foot in the front door until closing day! Happy house hunting!
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ext time you’re looking for something fun to do with your gal or guy pals, consider a sip and paint party. What’s that you ask? We’re sure you’ve seen photos online showing a bunch of happy-looking people holding up colorful canvases of similarlooking oil paintings. These paint parties are a mix between hanging out at a local wine bar with your buds and trying your novice hand at painting in an artist’s studio. Here’s more on what to expect if you decide to give art a go. And why not? You may be the next Georgia O’Keefe! First off, there’s the wine, to help newbie artists relax and channel their inner Picasso (trust us, though it certainly isn’t necessary, it can help if you haven’t touched a paintbrush since second grade). A few sips along the way helps painters chill and go with the flow. Next, there’s the design, usually chosen ahead of time by the party host. These “copy this” artworks are usually fun, bright, trendy, and easy to paint, which is what makes the get together fun and not a disappointment in the end. After all, who wants to struggle creating and end up bringing home an ugly mess? The art supplies are all set up for you at your personal easel, including pre-mixed colors and necessary brush sizes (there’s not
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Desert Botanical Gardens | Every Saturday Night DBG.org | 480.941.1225 Flashlight tours are sensory adventures through the sights, and mysteries of the desert night. Guests beam their own flashlights along self-paced trails to capture night-blooming plants and animals that chirp, whirr and flutter in the desert after dark from 7-9:30 p.m.
Paint PARTY a lot of guesswork involved here, which helps keep things moving and makes guests feel comfortable giving painting a go in the first place). And, of course, there’s a group of your friends by your side to encourage you along the way, plus a talented teacher who gently guides guests along the stages of painting the canvas. Sure, creativity and doing your own thing is encouraged, but most people have fun just trying to create their own original “copy.” This isn’t fine art, but fun art. A paint and sip party is a great social way to spend time with friends doing something that may be a little outside your comfort zone. For those who are more artistically inclined, many of these studios offer longer classes during which you can learn painting techniques and art theory. But for the most part, the sip and paint party is mostly about entertainment—having fun with friends and bringing home a painting that you actually made and that you are proud of. And what could be more fun that that?
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pear Wedges INGREDIENTS 8 Thin slices prosciutto 1 Bosc pear, cut into 8 wedges 1/4 c Wild baby arugula leaves 1 tbsp Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Freshly ground black pepper Raw honey for drizzling
DIRECTIONS Lay out slices of prosciutto. Top with pear wedges; drizzle each with about ¼ to ½ teaspoon honey. Top pear wedges with arugula leaves and a few crumbles of cheese. Wrap tightly in prosciutto. Season with pepper. Cook’s Tip: Squeeze lemon juice over pears to prevent browning if making in advance.
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EVENT CALENDAR JULY | AUGUST 2018
THE
FLASHLIGHT TOURS AT THE DBG
EASY HOUSE HUNTING
4TH OF JULY TEMPE TOWN LAKE FESTIVAL Tempe Beach Park | July 4 Tempe4th.com Kiwanis Club of Tempe 67th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best firework show in the Valley! The firework spectacular will be launched from the Mill Avenue Bridge and choreographed to music for all tastes and interests including patriotic, pop, country and more. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Mary Poppins Herberger Theater, Phoenix | July 6-22 HerbergerTheater.org Magically appearing just when she’s needed the most, Mary Poppins leads the Banks Household on zany adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers, and an assortment of astonishing characters. Get ready for something “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Presented by Herberger Theater and Arizona Broadway Theater.
SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO SOLAR & STAR PARTY Flagstaff, AZ | July 7 NPS.gov/sucr/PlanYourVisit This summer Sunset Crater Volcano National Parks marks the 5th year of celebrating incredible dark skies. Whether you are an experienced stargazer or a first timer, incredible volunteer astronomers and park rangers will be there to help you get the most out of the night skies.
REAL, WILD AND WOODY BEER FESTIVAL Phoenix Convention Center | July 28 RealWildWoody.com Unlike any beer festival you have been to before! Enjoy “wild and unconventional” beers and meet the people who make them. All proceeds go towards creating legislation to protect and promote local breweries. From 2-6 p.m.
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emember when looking for a new home meant tagging along with an agent to see dozens of places before you even saw one that was remotely right for you? Then came the internet and tons of photos. Yes, photographs look amazing, but the actual abode can sometimes feel a bit different than the images once in the actual space. Other times, it’s hard to imagine your own furniture in a room with the current homeowner’s stuff in the space.
Luckily, today’s homebuyers are now able to search for their new abode online with 3D video imaging, ruling out casas that don’t meet their criteria, and imagining homes with nothing in them at all or with furniture rearranged, thanks to new technological advances in the world of real estate. Recently, agents have been able to offer potential buyers even better sneak peeks of homes by providing 3-D tours of their listings. Now, buyers can not only look at photos of the homes but they can feel as if they are virtually inside the homes and are able to scroll up and down to view ceilings, floors, and even closets, all without leaving the comfort of their current home. Want to get an even better look at a home that could be “the one”? Today’s top agents are providing drone video tours of their most luxurious properties, allowing buyers to see the vicinity, specific geographic features, and exterior views of the house and property. This aerial view is the best way to get a feel for just how much land a house sits on and how close neighbors are to your potential crib. One special tool some agents now use to showcase their homes is Matterport, a virtual reality 3D home tour service that allows the viewer to “walk” through the home, with clickable buttons to showcase the home’s unique features (for example, you can click to get specifics on a wine bar or details on the height of the ceiling in the great room). The service also offers a realistic “dollhouse view” of the home so buyers can easily see the homes layout and size and scope of the rooms in relation to one another. For those who really want to feel like they are walking around inside the house, homebuyers can even wear a virtual reality headset to fully immerse themselves in the home tour with Matterport. Who knows, some people may even buy their home today without ever stepping foot in the front door until closing day! Happy house hunting!
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ext time you’re looking for something fun to do with your gal or guy pals, consider a sip and paint party. What’s that you ask? We’re sure you’ve seen photos online showing a bunch of happy-looking people holding up colorful canvases of similarlooking oil paintings. These paint parties are a mix between hanging out at a local wine bar with your buds and trying your novice hand at painting in an artist’s studio. Here’s more on what to expect if you decide to give art a go. And why not? You may be the next Georgia O’Keefe! First off, there’s the wine, to help newbie artists relax and channel their inner Picasso (trust us, though it certainly isn’t necessary, it can help if you haven’t touched a paintbrush since second grade). A few sips along the way helps painters chill and go with the flow. Next, there’s the design, usually chosen ahead of time by the party host. These “copy this” artworks are usually fun, bright, trendy, and easy to paint, which is what makes the get together fun and not a disappointment in the end. After all, who wants to struggle creating and end up bringing home an ugly mess? The art supplies are all set up for you at your personal easel, including pre-mixed colors and necessary brush sizes (there’s not
IN GOOD TASTE
Desert Botanical Gardens | Every Saturday Night DBG.org | 480.941.1225 Flashlight tours are sensory adventures through the sights, and mysteries of the desert night. Guests beam their own flashlights along self-paced trails to capture night-blooming plants and animals that chirp, whirr and flutter in the desert after dark from 7-9:30 p.m.
Paint PARTY a lot of guesswork involved here, which helps keep things moving and makes guests feel comfortable giving painting a go in the first place). And, of course, there’s a group of your friends by your side to encourage you along the way, plus a talented teacher who gently guides guests along the stages of painting the canvas. Sure, creativity and doing your own thing is encouraged, but most people have fun just trying to create their own original “copy.” This isn’t fine art, but fun art. A paint and sip party is a great social way to spend time with friends doing something that may be a little outside your comfort zone. For those who are more artistically inclined, many of these studios offer longer classes during which you can learn painting techniques and art theory. But for the most part, the sip and paint party is mostly about entertainment—having fun with friends and bringing home a painting that you actually made and that you are proud of. And what could be more fun that that?
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pear Wedges INGREDIENTS 8 Thin slices prosciutto 1 Bosc pear, cut into 8 wedges 1/4 c Wild baby arugula leaves 1 tbsp Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Freshly ground black pepper Raw honey for drizzling
DIRECTIONS Lay out slices of prosciutto. Top with pear wedges; drizzle each with about ¼ to ½ teaspoon honey. Top pear wedges with arugula leaves and a few crumbles of cheese. Wrap tightly in prosciutto. Season with pepper. Cook’s Tip: Squeeze lemon juice over pears to prevent browning if making in advance.
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atrina Lewis has built a successful career in sales, marketing, philanthropy, and business development over the past 20 years working for various global corporations including Sodexo, American Red Cross and Banner Health. Most recently she was the Vice President of Business Development for AB Consulting for Healthcare which is a national consulting firm specializing in ancillary medical solutions for medical practice and hospital organizations. It was during this time that Katrina honed her sales, marketing, leadership and client retention skills – consistently achieving and exceeding sales performance goals while maintaining service excellence amongst her clients. In 2016, Katrina made the decision to leave the healthcare industry to pursue her lifelong dream of working alongside her brother William Lewis of Williams Luxury Homes (WLH). As a licensed broker for WLH and Sterling Fine Properties, she will assist her dynamic network of healthcare physicians, business leaders, investors and visitors looking to relocate or invest in luxury homes and condominiums in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix locales. Discretion, loyalty and trust are of the utmost importance to Katrina, and are paramount in the methodology she employs in maintaining lasting relationships with her clients. Her vast experience in sales, negotiation, organization management and customer service make her an incredible asset to the Williams Luxury Homes team, and allow her clients the confidence of knowing that their home buying or selling experience will be an exceptional one. As Katrina likes to say, “I was taught that you could never go wrong with investing in real estate” – so with her dream of joining her brother in growing the family business now a reality, she sets her sites on expanding the WLH brand both nationally and internationally over the next 5-10 years. A graduate of the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and an emphasis in International Business/Marketing, Katrina currently lives in Scottsdale.
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