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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Artists & Makers

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FEBRUARY IS OUR MONTH OF ART—MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING

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AND LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the

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part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways. We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something; art that resonates

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

with us. Through art, we learn about ourselves.

Alison Bailin Batz, Lynette Carrington, Michelle Talsma Everson, Alison Stanton

Featured in our cover story is Chandler resident JT Church, a 15-year-old who was

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born to dance, act, and entertain, and who is already making a mark on television. We also feature another 15-year-old Chandler resident, Cal Sink, who is establishing himself as an artist. He was inspired to draw by his grandfather, and is now already selling his work. And violinist Lindsey Stirling, well, she’s already a nationally recognized name. Over at BKD’s Backyard Joint, Pastry Chef Aliya Coakley creates amazing desserts (and she shares one of her recipes in this month’s issue…yum). There are so many other great stories, too (by the way… speaking of expressing yourself… check out Mike Kintner’s fun suits!).

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Reaching for the Stars JT Church Chats About his TV Shows and Movie

18 A Seafood Experience Salt & Smoke Adds to Chandler's Dining Scene

22 Well Suited Mike Kintner Leads Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino With Color, Care and Character

34 BKD's Pastry Chef is Passionate About Baking and Desserts Aliya Coakley Creates and

14 34

Features a Different Type of Cheesecake Each Week

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Back Stage

Hot Spot

30 City Scene 34 Culinary Creations 36 Open House 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Artist’s Palette

GOOD TIMES

The Amy Jones Group's Women in Leadership Event This event by The Amy Jones Group, held at Parlay Kitchen & Cocktails, taught women to get out of their own way, find clarity in their goals, and set them up for success. The guest speaker was Lindsay Moellenberndt, who shared details of her path to success, and how her "no more excuses" attitude has helped her and others reach their full potential.

Holidays at Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa The Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa celebrated the holidays while safely distancing. There were Snow Cones with Santa, a Holiday Fireside Sparkling Wine, and a toy drive benefiting children in foster care.

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the retail center named after the former steel yard.

Chandler’s Price Corridor was honored with

Other restaurants include Someburros, High Tide

the Best of Arizona Award during the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) annual Economic Development Distinguished

Pita Jungle is one of many tenants planned at

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by Excellence (EDDE) awards event. The Best of Arizona award has been given out only a handful of times in AAED’s 45-year existence. Each year the prestigious EDDE Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to economic growth within their communities, as well as on a regional and state level. Honorees were selected from nominations submitted by AAED members. The Best of Arizona Award was presented by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The Price Corridor is Chandler’s largest employment corridor with more than 40,000 jobs, representing nearly 35% of all jobs in the city. Several of the most recognizable names in business, including 15 companies on last year’s Fortune 1000 list, call the Price Corridor home. Between 2017–2019, the Price Corridor has experienced unprecedented growth

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juices, nutrient-packed baked goods, nourishing smoothies, and health-conscious toasts, will open in Chandler early this year. This newest location marks its sixth in the Valley. Kaleidoscope aims to help its guests love themselves from the inside out by using high-quality, forward-thinking ingredients. The new shop is located at one of Downtown Chandler’s newly renovated office buildings, The Alexander. The menu will be consistent with other locations, with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, coffees, acai bowls, gluten-free baked goods, graband-go salads, toasts, and more. Kaleidoscope.love

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2020 DORAN BARRO HOLIDAY HUNGER FIGHT RAISES MORE THAN $335,000

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fight hunger in Arizona. In early December 2020, Barro’s Pizza hosted the Ninth Annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight, which raised more than $335,593 for St. Mary’s Food Bank. “We couldn’t be happier with the outcome this year,” says Gina Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Each year we look forward to honoring our mother, Doran Barro, by giving back to our community, but this year was more important than ever. With so many more people suffering, we were hoping to raise even more than previous years, which we are happy to say we did! As always, we are very honored and grateful to our loyal customers for rallying to support St. Mary’s once again.” One hundred percent of all sales that day from

CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT GRANT AWARD FROM FIREHOUSE SUBS

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“WHEN I’M OLDER I WANT TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THE INDUSTRY AND MAYBE ALSO GET INTO CHOREOGRAPHY.”

SPEND A FEW MINUTES SPEAKING WITH JT

The freshman at Perry High School and member

CHURCH AND ONE THING IS IMMEDIATELY

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CLEAR—THE

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15-YEAR-OLD

WAS

BORN

DANCE, ACT, AND ENTERTAIN. “I’ve always been super active, and I’ve put on shows for my parents since I was born,” he says.

“We went to Chicago for the auditions and I got into the academy, which was 100 people, and then

Church, who is originally from Virginia and moved

I was in the top 10, and then I made it to the top

to Chandler with his family in July of 2017, took his first

four and ended up getting second place,” he says.

jazz dance class at the age of 5.

In 2018, Church wowed audiences with his

The following year, he was dancing on a competi-

dancing talents again when he was selected to be

tion team, where he did ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop.

a pro on the show Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.

Over the years he has added contemporary, ballroom, jazz, funk, acro, and lyrical to his repertoire. 14

show So You Think You Can Dance when he was 10.

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Church and his partner, skateboarder and surfer Sky Brown, took first place in the show.

ARTICLE ALISON STANTON | PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

REACHING FOR JT CHURCH HAS APPEARED ON SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS AND THE CHRISTMAS WALTZ

THE STARS Although Church admits that his favorite style of dance

“I learned so much about how to make a movie and it was

changes with his mood, he says he is currently especially

really cool to see how it all played out. And Lacey and Will

fond of contemporary, jazz, and hip hop.

were so amazing and inspiring, and such a joy.”

He is also thoroughly enjoying his newest entertainment-related interest—acting. After appearing on So You Think You Can Dance, Church signed with an acting agency and started the often-challenging process of auditioning for parts. “It was hard for me to get roles and it was especially hard being a young actor who hadn’t done anything. You have to hear one thousand ‘no’s’ before one ‘yes.’” His hard work and perseverance paid off last year, when he was chosen to play the role of Nicky in the Hallmark movie, The Christmas Waltz, starring Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp. The director and producer of the movie had seen him dance, and they thought he would be a great fit for the part, he says.

When Church is not busy with his dance lessons, both in-person and via Zoom, he enjoys practicing in his dance studio, which was once the home’s formal living room. He also likes hanging out with his friends and loves watching movies. In regards to his passion for dancing, acting, and entertaining, Church says he will definitely continue for as long as he can. “When I’m older I want to continue to be in the industry and maybe also get into choreography,” he says. As for other kids, and especially boys who want to get into dancing and acting, Church says they should definitely go for it. “You should follow your passions and dreams and not worry about it. If you love it as much as you thought, then

“I was so thankful I was chosen,” Church says, adding

pursue it and never give up,” he says. “And if you are hard on

that he and his mom, Leslie, traveled to Vancouver, British

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MIKE KINTNER LEADS HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO WITH COLOR, CARE, AND CHARACTER

MICHAEL KINTNER LEADS A COLORFUL LIFE, LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY. “I was an Air Force brat growing up and moved all

says Kintner.

over, including to England. There, I fell in love with riding

Around the same time he was in Kansas, Kintner’s

horses,” says Kintner. “I was so into horses that while in

family moved to Tucson, where his mother had started

college at the University of Kansas, I convinced my par-

back to school herself—at the University of Arizona—

ents to let me take a ‘horsemanship’ course they offered.”

as did his sister. While visiting them, he discovered

Since he rode all over the world, he figured the class

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“I transferred to the University of Arizona immediately,” he says. “While still staying close to the horses, I learned the intricacies of business and management. There I met my Wildcat-

“Both Harrah’s and Chandler embraced us and our family as it

loving wife, Amanda, so in the long-run, horses helped me get

grew,” says Kintner, today a father of two sons, Mason and Chase.

not only a girl, but the girl.”

“Working as the management partner for the Ak-Chin Indian

After graduation, Kintner took a position at the famed Santa Anita Park, a Thoroughbred racetrack in California in 1997. “This opened my eyes to a whole different world: hospitality,” says Kintner. “Talk about a horse of a different color, every single day.” Enthralled, Kintner set himself on a path to make the industry his long-term career.

Community has been one of the highlights of my professional career.” Over the past 15-plus years, Kintner has worked with Harrah’s to not only employ but empower thousands of team members, including several from the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Through its Harrah’s Development System, for example, members of the Community are integrated into key areas of the casino operation, with the goal of long-

“In 2005, I moved to Chandler to take the next step in my career,

term employment opportunities. Kintner has also actively supported

joining the marketing and operations team at Harrah’s Ak-Chin

the company’s CodeGreen initiative, an effort to raise awareness

Casino in Maricopa. Harrah’s is Arizona’s first and only tribal casino

around environmental conservation as well as the health and wellness

to have an international management partner,” says Kintner.

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This “next step” ended up his forever home.

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“It’s a real honor to work for the Ak-Chin Indian Community and to fill the shoes of those who have come before me.” make contributions to the community. Beyond even this, Kintner was

“I was so inspired by the work of First Things First, that when

part of the leadership team that recently completed a multi-million

there was an opportunity to join their Regional Partnership Council,

dollar expansion to the property, including an additional 230 guest

I jumped at the chance,” he says.

rooms, a spa, a conference center with increased ballroom space, additional restaurants, and a multi-level parking structure.

So what’s next for the busy family man? “A few months ago, I was privileged to be named senior vice

During this same time, Kintner—today known around the property

president and general manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino,” says

for his bevy of colorful suits that keep fellow team members and

Kintner. “It’s a real honor to work for the Ak-Chin Indian Community

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LINDSEY STIRLING IS A VIOLINIST WHO HAS SHAKEN UP MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE WITH HER UNRIVALED COMBINATION OF PLAYING VIOLIN WHILE DANCING. Equal parts fascinating and awe-inspiring, her style intersects at classical, hip-hop, and rock ‘n’ roll. Stirling’s latest album, Artemis, is yet another exquisite collection of songs that any generation of listener will love, and performance artist fans will cheer. As with most things Stirling does, she added a fun twist to her latest work. “This was my fifth studio album and I wanted to make it

She went on to win the title of Arizona’s Junior Miss, and was a quarterfinalist on the fifth season of America’s Got Talent. Although Stirling already had a popular YouTube channel before the TV talent show, it gave her millions of new fans and catapulted her to superstardom in 2010.

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to make an album that was inspired by a fantastical world,

way she does. Reality television put many new eyes on

a mythical story, and characters that I have grown to love.”

her talent, but Stirling’s outstanding mastery of violin,

Stirling grew up in Gilbert in a modest home with parents Stephen and Diane Stirling and two sisters. Money was

coupled with dance and exciting costuming, set the gold standard on its own.

tough, but her parents found a teacher to give Stirling “half”

StirIing explains, “I use Yamaha electric violins and I’ve

violin lessons. Although her instructors weren’t optimistic

had them bedazzled, so they are super sparkly. And I have

that a then 5-year-old Stirling would master the violin with

a Roth acoustic violin that is 100 years old. It’s my favorite.”

such truncated lessons, Stirling steadily grew in her musical talent and love of dance. She attended Greenfield Jr. High and then Mesquite High School.

Her dancing is as mesmerizing as her music. Stirling explains, “I always have creative visions for choreography… Like the style of dance, I imagine what the story is behind the movement, but I definitely work with choreographers to help bring it to life.”

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She calls herself fortunate to work with talented choreographers Ashley Gonzales, Kyle Hanagami, and Jillian Meyers. Stirling threw herself into many endeavors during 2020. “I’m so lucky that I’ve been able to stay busy,” says Stirling, who currently resides in Los Angeles. “I finished writing my comic book; started a podcast; started the charity The Upside Fund in which I can give back to fans; and I worked for months planning, rehearsing, and editing a holiday special. I’ve also enjoyed spending more time with my family.” Drawing on her combination of musical and performance skills, Stirling is now a role model for young performers who are discovering their own talents. “I hope that I could help anyone find their voice regardless of if they want to tap dance, or spin batons,” she says. “I’ve definitely done something very unique and found my voice through it, and I want people to know they can write their story in their own way.”

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President and CEO Terri Kimble

THE CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: EVOLVING, ADAPTING, AND HELPING LOCAL COMPANIES

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ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

THE

CHANDLER

CHAMBER

COMMERCE

CALLED THE SAME FAMILIAR BUILDING ON

“We were one of the first Chambers in the state to do that,” Kimble says.

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It also continuously promotes job openings on its

This past December, that changed. The organiza-

webpage and social media, and is in constant commu-

tion moved into a standalone location in Downtown

nication with members and partner organizations to

Chandler at 101 W. Commonwealth. The new building

keep a pulse on what’s needed. There are free weekly

is just one of the many changes that have happened at

virtual seminars that are open to all businesses on

the Chamber so that they can better serve area busi-

important topics, as well as industry-exclusive round-

nesses and the community.

table conversations via Zoom.

“The new Chamber location on Commonwealth

The Chamber has worked with elected officials to

was built by my father’s company,” shares Judge Jay

loosen the sign ordinances so that businesses could

Tibshraeny. “Those red brick buildings have stood the

easily promote that they were still open, and worked on

test of time, just like the Chandler Chamber.”

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The Chandler Chamber (ChandlerChamber.com) has been promoting regional economic growth,

dining. There are also many programs and resources to promote and educate about diversity and inclusivity.

advancing local business-friendly public policies, and

“Collaboration from Chandler businesses has been

supporting its members (local businesses of all sizes)

incredible,” Kimble says. “They’re not afraid to let us know

through programs and services since 1912, explains

what they need, and we aren’t afraid to help them find it.”

its President and CEO, Terri Kimble. During the pan-

One example of this kind of support are the free “I

demic, it adapted as its members’ needs changed and

Choose Chandler” PPE kits that are still available for

business regulations shifted.

local businesses. They contain masks, a hand sanitizer

“When COVID-19 started, we really listened—and

dispenser, and a gallon of hand sanitizer.

continue to listen—to what our members needed and

Now that 2021 is underway, Kimble says that the

still need as things change,” Kimble says. “We’ve contin-

Chamber looks forward to continuing to support local

uously adapted to their needs.”

businesses, whatever the needs may be.

One of the ways the Chamber helped local businesses

“The Chamber is part of the culture in Chandler,” she

is through its ever-evolving business resource page.

says. “We are excited to be in this new building, have new

Especially when the pandemic began, the Chamber

branding planned, and will continue to be a resource for

continuously updated the page with resources and help

local businesses and the community. We are the go-to

for local businesses, including non-members.

place for everything Chandler.”

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Self-Taught Pastry Chef at BKD's is Passionate about Baking and Desserts ARTICLE ALISON STANTON PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

ALIYA COAKLEY HAS FOND MEMORIES OF BEING SURROUNDED BY FOOD WHILE GROWING UP, THANKS IN LARGE PART TO HER DAD MARK, A PROFESSIONAL CHEF, WORKING HIS MAGIC IN THE KITCHEN. Coakley, now 23 and the pastry chef at BKD’s Backyard Joint, credits her dad for encouraging her to embrace a career in the culinary field. “My father has been a chef for the majority of my life, and is my biggest inspiration,” she says. Coakley’s favorite type of dessert to make is cheesecake; she enjoys featuring a different flavor each week at BKD’s (BKDsBackyard.com), including eggnog, pumpkin spice, and chocolate mousse. Devil’s food chocolate cake is also a fave, she says. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Coakley was happy to share a favorite recipe for Berry Tiramisu.

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ARTICLE CATHY CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Cathy Carter

WORKING WITH A LICENSED REALTOR VS. A CASH/IBUYER

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Don't Leave Money on the Table When Selling Your Home

WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING TO SELL REAL ESTATE IN

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CHANDLER, GILBERT, OR ANY OF THE SURROUNDING

vices have become especially popular since the beginning of

COMMUNITIES, YOU’VE GOT MORE OPTIONS TODAY THAN

the COVID-19 pandemic as sellers look for contactless ways

EVER BEFORE AND IT CAN BE VERY CONFUSING. In addition

to sell their homes.

to the traditional channel of working with a licensed Realtor or

Another draw of using an online IBuyer/Cash to sell a home is

real estate agent, there are now many third-party buying compa-

that the purchases are often made sight unseen—and they are

nies (IBuyer/Cash Buyer) that promise to pay cash for your home

often cash offers, as well. This can result in a fast closing date,

with a quick and no-hassle closing.

which allows a seller to avoid the hassle that goes into getting

Sound tempting? Before you decide who to work with, take

(and keeping) a home “show-ready.”

some time to familiarize yourself with how these IBuyer/Cash

But this is where the benefits of using an IBuyer/Cash investor

Buyer companies operate, because once you know the differ-

to sell your home end. In almost all cases, a seller will be much

ences between an internet company and a licensed Realtor, you

better off working with a licensed Realtor.

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REASONS TO USE A REALTOR WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

WHAT IS A IBUYER/CASH?

through specialized training to represent buyers and/or sell-

A licensed Realtor is a real estate professional who has gone Over the last several years, there has been an increase in

ers throughout the home-buying and home-selling process.

the number of companies that will make a sight-unseen offer

They must abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards, which are

on a home based on automated valuation models (AVMs).

meant to keep the client’s best interests in mind at all times.

These companies have software that will automatically pull a

They are there to appropriately answer all your questions and

number of relevant data points on any given home and then

address your concerns.

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W h i le it may i n it ia l ly be tempt i ng to get a n i nsta nt cash of fer du r i ng these socia l ly d ista nced t i mes, the rea l it y is that sel l i ng w ith a R ea ltor ca n net you more money for you r home a nd g ive you peace of m i nd th roug hout the process.

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A Realtor’s job is to accurately determine how much your home is worth and then work to get you every last dollar when you sell it. Your Realtor gets paid a commission based on how much your home ends up selling for, which motivates them to get you top dollar. The important thing to understand with this commission, however, is that you are paying for a service (marketing, advertising, negotiating, etc.) that can help you maximize the final sale price on your home and give you more money in your pocket. The same cannot be said when you work with an IBuyer/Cash buyer, who will only care about the bottom line for their own profitability and will not be a reliable source of sound real estate advice. Oftentimes, they will make a low offer hoping it will be accepted without negotiating. One of the most misleading things about selling your home to a real estate investor

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online is how they structure their fees and commissions. Many of these companies will advertise themselves as saving you money by avoiding Realtor commissions and other expenses while selling your home. In reality, many of these companies still charge some sort of commission or fee on the sale of your home at closing. No services are being provided for these costs, and you could end up leaving a lot of money on the table. While it may initially be tempting to get an instant cash offer during these socially distanced times, the reality is that selling with a Realtor can net you more money for your home and give you peace of mind throughout the process.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-7

1-APR 25

WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN

WIND, WATER, EARTH BY NATASHA LISITSA AND DANIEL SCHULTZ

Scottsdale Tournament Players Club

This exhibit features large-scale liv-

(TPC Scottsdale)

Annually

sporting

Desert Botanical Garden

the

processing plant. This exhibit traces his historic journey. ChandlerMuseum.org

3-MAR 10 YOUNG AT ART: A SELECTION OF CALDECOTT BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

largest

ing sculptures created by Natasha

crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste

Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz of Waterlily

Management Phoenix Open has

Pond Studio. Using florals and plant

gained legendary status for being

materials as the medium and desert

Through picture books, readers embark

unlike any other golf tournament.

elements as the inspiration, Wind,

on visual journeys that encourage curi-

Also known as The People’s Open,

Earth and Water are three intricate

ous, imaginative, and thoughtful interac-

this week’s events include golf

installations that guests will experience

tions with the world around them. Since

played by the likes of Rickie Fowler,

at the Garden for only a few weeks each.

1938, the Association for Library Service

Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson,

Wind runs through Feb. 19, and Water

to Children has awarded the Caldecott

Phil Mickelson, and Keegan Bradley.

kicks off Feb. 23. DBG.org

Medal annually for excellence in illustra-

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1-20 OUT OF CHARACTER: ARTWORK BY JEROME FLEMING AND ANDRE MCCLINE

Chandler Museum

tion in an American picture book for chil-

1-JUN 26

dren. Featuring original illustrations from

SPRING VISION KIDS ART WORKSHOPS

literature. ChandlerMuseum.org

Virtual

Vision Gallery’s 2021 Spring Vision

28 award-winning artists, this exhibition celebrates artistic classics in children’s

6, 13, 20, 27

The Gallery at the CCA

Kids art workshops are open for reg-

When faced with a moral dilemma,

istration. The free workshops for ages

do people act out of their core values

6-16 are offered virtually on Zoom, and

or do they act uncharacteristically? If

are conducted by leading artists from

somebody commits a sin, is it entirely

Arizona and across the U.S. Topics

Head Downtown and support dozens

out of character for them, or is it a

include sculpting, painting, book-mak-

of local vendors offering fresh produce,

reflection of who they are at their

ing, fiber arts, and more. Classes are

prepared food, beverages, and unique

core? In Out of Character, Jerome

held on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1

goods

Fleming and Andre McCline’s paint-

p.m. VisionGallery.org

Farmers Market. This year-round mar-

viewer. VisionGallery.org

1-26 SIN AMOR, NO SOMOS NADA: ART WORK BY EDITH CASTRO

DOWNTOWN CHANDLER FARMERS MARKET Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West

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Downtown

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ket takes place every Saturday from 9

ings pose these questions to the

3-MAR 10

a.m.-1 p.m. October through May, at Dr.

DEATH AND DIAMONDS: A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR’S JOURNEY FROM KRAKÓW TO CHANDLER

vendors and customers are following strict

Chandler Museum

A.J. Chandler Park West. There are extra safety precautions to ensure both market COVID-19 guidelines. ChandlerAZ.gov

27-28

The Gallery at CCA

Born into a Jewish family in Poland in

Sin Amor, No Somos Nada features

1924, Samuel Soldinger found himself

new and recent paintings by Costa

and his family confined to the Kraków

Rican native Edith Castro. Using her

Ghetto. He survived the Holocaust

geometric, faceted style and a bright

working in Oskar Schindler’s factory.

From the comfort of your own home,

color palette, Castro's works in this

After the war he learned to cut dia-

grab a seat and get ready to Devour

show will be sure to grab your atten-

monds and moved to NYC. In 1962,

At Home. Each day features some of

tion and remind you of the power of

Soldinger arrived in Chandler to

the Valley’s most renowned chefs and

love. VisionGallery.org 40

manage the new Harry Winston diamond

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DEVOUR AT HOME Virtual

award-winning restaurants offering a limited quantity, one-night-only prix fixe menu for four people. Each order includes Devour Culinary Classic signature wine glasses, a 2021 Devour at Home placemat, a commemorative thermal tote, and more. DevourPhoenix.com

27-MAR 27

ARIZONA’S PREMIER MULTISPECIALTY MEDICAL CENTER

SEDIMENTS: LAYERS OF THE PHOENIX VALLEY Vision Gallery

During this exhibition, Vision Gallery will be peeling back the various layers of the Phoenix valley’s history to examine topics relating to preservation, land ownership, and coexistence. Sediments: Layers of the Phoenix Valley features the work of Ashley Czajkowski, Matthew Garcia, Ann Morton, and Steven Yazzie. VisionGallery.org

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AMAZING ART

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CHANDLER TEEN CAL SINK IS ALREADY MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS AN ARTIST

Cal Sink, 15

WHAT INSPIRED YOUR INTEREST IN ART? My grandpa inspired my interest in art. When I was

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CREATION SO FAR?

young he taught me how to draw and paint. When

I don’t have a favorite creation so far and I am gen-

I won the Statewide Peace poster contest, I knew I

erally pretty hard on myself when it comes to my art

wanted to take art more seriously. Since I was young

because I am constantly trying to improve. However, it

I have loved creating art, and now I draw every day.

has been a lot of fun doing watercolor pet portraits recently because I have pets and know how much

WHAT TYPE OF ART/MEDIUM

they mean to people.

DO YOU PREFER? I am constantly experimenting in new mediums

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS?

and trying to learn new ways to draw and paint, but

My goal is to become a famous artist, I love draw-

my favorite mediums are watercolor and drawing.

ing and painting, and I am determined to improve.

Currently I am working to improve at digital art.

When I recently had the amazing opportunity to have dinner with the famous watercolor artist Morten

ANY FAVORITE TYPES OF SUBJECTS?

Solberg, I knew this is what I wanted to do.

My favorite subjects are definitely animals. I love drawing animals, and I have also recently taken

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