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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Giving Thanks

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AS NOVEMBER DAWNS IN 2021, IT THANKFULLY LOOKS VERY DIFFERENT

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THAN NOVEMBER 2020. It has been a unique year, and as I get ready to plan my

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Thanksgiving gathering, I’m grateful that 2021 will be a gathering of grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, and relatives of all ages. One thing that came sharply into focus throughout the pandemic was how much we took getting together in-person to celebrate milestones for granted—or at least I did. I’m lucky that my parents, my sister, and my aunt all live within a short drive of me, and that I see them regularly. My kids spend time with their cousins often.

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Of course, wanting to be safe, we didn’t do that in 2020. But this year? A big feast, celebrated together—and you can bet we’ll go around the table and follow our usual tradition of sharing what we are each thankful for. For me, family, friends, my health—and you, our readers, who allow me to flourish in this career that I love. I’m grateful for all that I have. This month, we continue to feature stories from and about our community. We sat down with Kurt and Brenda Warner, whose movie about their lives opens in theaters nationwide this Christmas. Make plans to watch it and learn about their incredible story, and all the things for which they are grateful.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 26 From the Hollywood Hills to the High Desert Designer Adam Paul Schiff

32 Superb Tastes Autumn-Inspired Dishes Guaranteed to Wow

38 Kurt and Brenda Warner The Couple Takes us Behind the Scenes of Their Upcoming Movie and Their Life Together

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Good Times

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22 Local Limelight 26 Open House 32 Food & Wine 50 Driver’s Notebook 54 Giving Back 58 Hometown Hero 60 Locals Only 62 Tech Savvy 64 Lifestyle Calendar

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21st Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner Former Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and President of the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Arizona Bryan Jeffries headlined this evening at Dominick's Steakhouse, which celebrated the bravery and heroism of Scottsdale Fire Fighters and the charities they support. PHOTOGRAPHY TINA GREGGO

1. Farrah and Barry Graham | 2. Sasha Weller, Aren Hansen, Kathleen Hansen

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Night of Hope Gala Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels raised more than $600,000 at its annual Night of Hope gala, which was held in September. More than 350 guests attended the Old Hollywood-themed benefit. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch, the evening included dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction.

1. Alex and Tara Londen | 2. Jamie and Linnaea Godwin, Jen and Erik Powell | 3. Elizabeth Lucas, Allie Brooks | 4. Trinity | 5. Nicole and Steve Williamson

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GOOD TIMES 2.

Arizona Bank & Trust Fiesta Bowl Kickoff Luncheon Held at the Arizona Biltmore, the Arizona Bank & Trust Fiesta Bowl Kickoff Luncheon presented by Caesars Sportsbook included an exciting presentation from college football's biggest names. The more than 1,000 attendees were also treated to lunch, exclusive ticket packages, photo opportunities, and much more. The keynote speaker was Steve Spurrier. 4.

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Lomas Verdes Estates Groundbreaking Event In late September, The Brokery hosted a groundbreaking at the Lomas Verdes Estates at 64th Street and Jomax in North Scottsdale. Guests toasted the community and enjoyed pizza from Il Bosco. The semi-custom gated luxury home community includes six homesites, ranging from 3/4 acre to over 1.7 acres, with 4,006-4,112-square-foot homes, and available 945-square-foot casitas. Priced from $2.1 million.

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LDV WINERY DEBUTS THREE NEW VARIETALS Scottsdale's LDV Winery recently celebrated the launch of three of its newest varietals—the 2015 Sky Island Grenache, 2015 Petite Sirah, and 2015 The Signature Petite Sirah.

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using Bitcoin or Ethereum, though some experts

to our local wine lovers and the market nationwide,”

think it will be commonplace in a matter of a few

says Peggy Fiandaca, who co-owns LDV winery with

short years.

winemaker Curt Dunham. “We are extremely diligent

While rare, the use of cryptocurrency is available

in our winemaking process with each and every

to buy real estate in Arizona and around the world,

vintage, and we are looking forward to sharing these

when sellers are willing to accept it. Bitcoin is con-

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sidered a form of property, of sorts, and like all real estate transactions, both the buyer and seller have to agree on the terms, and the currency that the parties will use. In this case, the currency happens to be a digital currency. De Young is representing the Hudye Group, a family investment group who is selling a portion of its portfolio. The condos will range from the mid-$1 million to $6 million range.

4TH ANNUAL MILLION DOLLAR MINGLE CELEBRITY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE HELD IN SCOTTSDALE The 4th Annual Million Dollar Mingle Celebrity Weekend Experience returned to the Valley in late October, bringing together celebrities, professional

NEW NONPROFIT AIMS TO HELP DISADVANTAGED YOUTH LEAD HEALTHY, MINDFUL LIVES A fundraising campaign was recently launched for the new nonprofit Quasar Quantum Youth Fund,

athletes, corporate executives, socialites, and media to support local charities and to mix and mingle. The MDM Polo Experience Party was held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and the MDM Celebrity Golf Classic was held at Talking Stick Resort. The

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ganza included live entertainment filled with polo

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SOPHIA DUBOIS ON OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND RAISING AWARENESS OF AN IMPORTANT CAUSE

ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON

SCOTTSDALE NATIVE SOPHIA DUBOIS IS ALL ABOUT OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. When she graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a degree in communication and film media production in May 2020, the pandemic put her dream of joining the entertainment industry on hold. So, she became an entrepreneur and started Buzzworthy, her own film and production company. Likewise, when she went through a major life change, she decided to flip the script and try something new. “This was my first time ever considering a pageant, let alone running for one,” she says. “I got out of six-year relationship and felt like I needed to do something for myself. I felt very alone and thought this would be a good way to bring up my confidence and meet amazing women.” Now, DuBois proudly represents us as Miss Scottsdale 2021, where her platform is emotional abuse awareness. She also made it to the runner-up position in the Miss Arizona For America Strong pageant.

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you had, or, in this case, beats you in a pageant.

fitting if I was Miss Scottsdale. After being named Miss Scottsdale,

Instead of dwelling on what you don’t have, it

I wanted a bigger platform to educate others on emotional abuse.

taught me to be happy for everyone and their accomplishments. It also taught me about moti-

Q. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE EMOTIONAL ABUSE AWARENESS

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aren’t physically hurt with emotional abuse, it still causes scars on

eants,” DuBois adds. “These women are

your heart. It causes trauma that people don’t talk about. I plan to

extremely intelligent, compassionate, and deter-

go to high schools and educate students about toxic relationships.

mined to make a difference. To run you must be educated, have a platform you’re passionate

Q. HOW DO YOU HOPE YOUR PAGEANT EXPERIENCE

about, and have the confidence to even go on

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stage. I applaud anyone that puts themselves

A. Entering this pageant taught me about self-love, confidence, and how to publicly speak. It also taught me that life isn’t a competition. It doesn’t matter if someone makes more money than you,

out there and challenges themselves.” To follow her journey, follow DuBois on Instagram @sophia_dubois.

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OPEN HOUSE

ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES PATRICK

HE’S SPRUCED UP THE HOMES OF A-LIST STARS AND OSCAR WINNERS, AND NOW DESIGNER ADAM PAUL SCHIFF BRINGS HIS GOLDEN TOUCH TO SCOTTSDALE’S ABODES 26

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From the Hollywood Hills to the High Desert

“I’m so th r i l led to be i n Scot tsda le a nd br i ng what I do to

the ta ble. Ever yone is so welcom i ng a nd so k i nd. It ’s been a ma zi ng a nd I love my l i fe here.”

THE EXACT MOMENT WHEN ADAM PAUL SCHIFF KNEW

And the Michigan native-turned-L.A. transplant with HGTV

DESIGN WAS HIS CALLING IS A BIT FUZZY. But, when an

shows and Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorator on his resume hasn’t

Academy Award-winning director wants you to work on his home,

slowed down since moving his home and haute firm to Scottsdale.

that’s something you vividly remember. “He wanted an amazing rose garden,” Schiff says of Quentin Tarantino’s request. It was Schiff’s first project for a Hollywood star. It wouldn’t be his last. Anne Hathaway, Melissa McCarthy, Goldie Hawn, Jenna

“I’m so thrilled to be in Scottsdale and bring what I do to the table,” Schiff says. “Everyone is so welcoming and so kind. It’s been amazing and I love my life here.” In the vast realm of residential design, name it and Schiff does it, from remodeling and harmonizing of lighting, furnishings, and art to flowers, planter containers, and water and fire features.

Fischer, and Busy Philipps are among the A-list clientele he has

Every job Schiff has done has been completely different.

now worked with, bringing his energetic, creatively out-of-the-box

He’s passionate about color and stretching design bounds way

design aesthetic to give their luxury abodes even more oomph.

beyond blah. Word-of-mouth fuels new client searches through

“I don’t remember a day when I said, ‘I’m going to do design.’

his Instagram (@adampschiff) and website.

It just kind of happened,” Schiff says with a sincerity that, despite

“A lot of designers are stuck in grays and browns. We live in

his celebrity fans, reflects humility and a lingering awe of his

a crazy world now, so we need more color… and we need more

unplanned success.

happy,” Schiff says.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

With design, you ca n go to school to lea r n color theor y. But you either have a good eye or you don’t, a nd I’m rea l ly good at put ti ng th i ngs together.”

His engaging personality and super-approachable aura

A seaside theme permeates the dining and family areas

combined with a knack for knowing what clients want

with an array of cooling blue shades in various patterns

even if they can’t quite articulate it are part of his formula.

and prints spanning the walls, floor coverings, and furnish-

“Clients hire me because I’m so different,” Schiff says.

ings. A trio of framed moss squares serve as a well-com-

He chuckles, “People really let me do what I’m great at.” Many clients—like the man who hired Schiff to give his 6,000-square-foot home in DC Ranch an updated personality—let Schiff go wild. This included the spaces dedicated to his client’s

posed wall art installation. “I love mixing nature in as much as I can. I love shaking it up,” Schiff says. Schiff was 21 when he moved to Los Angeles, bringing his natural aptitude for color, design, and fashion.

3-year-old daughter: A bedroom featuring a playful

“It all came from my mother. She dressed really wild and

accent wall of a flowery field with colorful flowers against

colorful and funky,” says Schiff, who isn’t formally trained.

a sky blue background and her sitting room with a more

“With design, you can go to school to learn color theory.

grown-up butterfly wall flaunting vibrant shades of pinks,

But you either have a good eye or you don’t, and I’m really

violets, and golds.

good at putting things together.”

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Soon, Schiff earned gigs as a stylist for MTV Beach

Schiff talks excitedly about his current project— a new

House and with name drop-worthy clients Ralph Lauren,

build in Sereno Canyon—and the larger homes here that

Hugo Boss, and Details magazine. Eventually he moved

give him freedom to make his mark.

into the residential design field he calls home. Schiff moved to Scottsdale craving change. Months later, the pandemic hit. Out of caution, Schiff put himself in lockdown for 15 months. He got his business off the ground by working remotely and from the kindness of Arizonans. “I came here and didn’t know anybody. I could’ve been

And whether it’s a Hollywood star or the family next door, it’s also what gives Schiff absolute joy. “At the end of the day, whether you’re a celebrity or not, they are living in it, and I want them to be happy,” Schiff says. “I want to change people’s lives and make a difference, even if it’s in some small way.” AdamPSchiff.com

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CHESTNUT RAVIOLI WITH PAN SEARED SCALLOPS SAGE BEURRE NOISETTE & GREEN PEA EMULSION R AV I O L I

6 servings

GREEN PE A EMULSION

INGREDIENTS

+ 1 cup chestnuts (if using canned,

+ 2 large eggs

+ 1 lb. frozen sweet peas

soften in the microwave for 3 min. with

+ 1 tsp. crushed garlic

+ 2 Tbsp. EVOO

½ cup water)

+ 1 tsp. minced chives

+ 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

+ 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan

+ 1 package wonton skins

+ 3 cloves fresh garlic

+ 1 Tbsp. EVOO

+ Flour

+ ½ cup of water

+ ½ cup mascarpone

+ Salt and pepper

+ 2 Tbsp. melted butter

+ ¼ cup breadcrumbs

+ ½ tsp. dried thyme

DIRECTIONS

Blend chestnuts, cheeses, 1 egg, oil, garlic, breadcrumbs, and chives in a food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil. Lightly flour your work surface. Lay out 10 wonton skins and add a rounded teaspoon full of the filling to each. Lightly brush all edges with an egg wash mixture of the 1 remaining egg and 1 Tbsp. of water. Firmly press additional wonton skins on top, making sure to press out any air bubbles. I would advise using a ravioli cutter/stamp. Repeat until all filling is used. Boil al dente (2 minutes or until they float).

Add peas to 1 quart of boiling, salted water. Cook for just 2 minutes and then strain, discarding the water. Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until perfectly smooth, adding more water if needed to achieve a consistency of buttermilk. Plate your scallops and ravioli on a bed of the sauce. Top with a few chopped chestnuts and drizzle

S C A L LO P S INGREDIENTS

+ 1 Tbsp. EVOO

+ 1.5 lb. medium scallops

+ 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage

+ ½ lb. butter

+ Salt and pepper

with the brown sage butter. Pictured here with pan-roasted mini Thai eggplant.

DIRECTIONS Preheat a sauté pan. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Add oil to pan and heat to a shimmer. Add scallops 6-8 at a time as to not overcrowd. Brown on one side and remove to a plate. Repeat until all scallops are browned on one side. While pan is on medium heat, add back all scallops with the butter. Lightly begin to brown the butter and scallops. Remove scallops as to not overcook. Once butter has a slightly nutty aroma and

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amber color, remove from heat, add sage, and stir. CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

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GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN SOUFFLÉ

6 servings

Most soufflés contain a small amount of flour as a binding agent. This gluten-free version uses pumpkin to hold it all together. INGREDIENTS + 2/3 cup pumpkin puree + ½ cup brown sugar + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice + 6 eggs, divided + 1 tsp. white sugar + Butter and sugar for ramekins

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375F. Butter and sugar six 4 oz. ramekins. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, spice and 6 egg yolks. Set aside. Whip 6 egg whites for 1 min. Add the white sugar and whip to soft peaks. Gently fold the pumpkin mixture into the egg mixture. Evenly divide mixture into the ramekins. Place on a baking sheet and into the oven. Immediately cut the oven down to 350F. Bake for 15 minutes till they have risen and are browned. Carefully remove from the oven and serve ASAP, dusted with powdered sugar or your favorite crème anglaise sauce.

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HOLIDAY MULLED WINE POACHED PEAR WITH AUTUMN MARKET GREENS | ROQUEFORT FLAN & SHERRY PANCETTA VINAIGRETTE PE ARS

6 servings

DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

+ 3 pears (I prefer Bosc)

+ 1 star anise

+ 4 oz. pancetta cooked dry crisp

+ 3 cups mulled wine

+ ½ cup brown sugar

+ 1.5 tsp. minced shallots

+ ¼ tsp. cinnamon

+ ½ Tbsp. orange zest

+ 1/3 cup sherry vinegar + 2/3 cup EVOO

DIRECTIONS Peel the pears, being careful to leave any remaining bit if the stem on. Slice in half from top to bottom. Add all ingredients to a 2-quart sauce pot. Wine should cover the pears—if not you can add more wine or water. Bring to a rapid boil, being careful not to let it boil over. Reduce to a very low simmer and cover. Simmer for 45 min. or until tender but not mushy (check with a fork for doneness). Cool off pears in the wine for at least 8 hours, or up to two days in advance. Use a melon baller to core the pears and slice as you wish for the salad.

+ 1 tsp. Dijon mustard + 1 tsp. honey + Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Blend all ingredients, except the pancetta, at high speed in an electric blender. Add crumbled pancetta and stir. For a unique twist,

FL AN INGREDIENTS

+ 4 eggs

+ 1.5 cup heavy cream

+ 1/3 cup sour cream

+ 6 oz. crumbled Roquefort or your

+ Fresh cracked pepper to taste

favorite bleu cheese

+ ½ Tbsp. rough chopped Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

serve lukewarm. Plate your favorite autumnal salad greens. Don’t be afraid to use strong flavors like arugula or radicchio. Garnish the plate with ½ of a sliced pear, 1 flan, a crostini, drizzle with the dressing and enjoy!

Preheat oven to 350F (325F for convection). Pulse first five ingredients together in food processer. Once creamy and smooth, stir in parsley. Divide mixture into six heavily buttered 4 oz. ramekins. Place into a baking dish that has been filled with 1 inch of hot tap water. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until they brown, slightly puffed up, and a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove from the water and let cool for 20 min. Invert each flan to remove from the ramekin and serve warm or chilled. CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

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KURT AND BRENDA WARNER THE COUPLE TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES OF THEIR UPCOMING MOVIE AND THEIR LIFE TOGETHER

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IT STARTED THIS PAST FEBRUARY WITH A CLANDESTINE TRIP TO A TIRE SHOP IN CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, THE SITE OF WHAT USED TO BE A COUNTRY AND WESTERN BAR YEARS EARLIER. Brenda Warner had asked a girlfriend to head out on a reconnaissance mission to get the exact coordinates of the location. Back in the day, Wild E. Coyote’s was a raucous, sawdust-filled spot, with Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw on rotation. It was also where, in 1992, an aspiring football player named Kurt Warner struck up the courage to ask a sassy Marine in red cowboy boots to dance. Thirty years later, that former Marine and her NFL Hall of Fame husband would find themselves on the dance floor again, this time inside a rented whiskey saloon in Oklahoma City that had been transformed by Hollywood filmmakers to look like the original. With Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark” playing in the background, Brenda surprised Kurt with matching bracelets engraved with the coordinates her pal had secured. They haven’t taken them off since. This December, audiences around the world will get to watch stars Zachary Levi and Oscar-winner Anna Paquin recreate that magical first night at a barn dance in a feature film from Lionsgate called American Underdog, which debuts in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day.

The Warners on set in Oklahoma City. Photo by Kristopher Kimlin

And, while the movie re-traces Kurt’s incredible rise from supermarket shelf-stocker to Super Bowl champion and MVP, the film is also a testament to the Warners’ decades-long love story, a tale of never settling, finding the love you deserve, and perseverance through difficult times.

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The wedding scene in the movie. Photo by Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

KURT AND BRENDA WARNER (CONTINUED)

Today, the parents of seven (you read that right!) spend most of their time flying back and forth from Scottsdale to Kansas State to watch their son Kade play college ball, and then their teenage son Elijah lead his Brophy High School team back here in Arizona. In between Kurt’s NFL TV commitments in Los Angeles, Brenda’s welding projects, their relentless commitment to Treasure House in honor of their son Zack (another incredible “underdog” story you’ll see unfold in the film), hanging with their four daughters, being grandparents, and fitting in a few last-minute intense pickleball games with friends, the Warners found time to reflect on exposing their lives to moviegoers in a project that’s been more than 10 years in the making. TARA: It’s one thing to have people all your life say, “This would make a great movie.” I’m sure you visualized who would play you guys in a film. Brenda, you’ve joked about Denzel playing Kurt [laughs], I was excited to hear it was Zachary Levi. How do you get there? What were your first thoughts? Zachary Levi and Dennis Quaid on set. Photo by Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate

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Zachary Levi and Kurt Warner. Photo by Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate

KURT: Well, I think both of us came at this from different perspectives going into it from the casting side. You wonder to yourself, ‘okay… is it about getting bigger name people to play us and play that role? And will that make it do better at the box office possibly?’ Or, is it better to get people who are less known, kind of like we were at the time… the underdog story? I think I wrestled back and forth with what would be best. But as you know in the movie industry now, it seems like you need a big star attached to [a project] to really get the publicity and get a studio behind it. I never really thought about who would play both of us, because I don’t watch enough TV for me to know a lot about that stuff [laughs]. So for me, it was about who do we get attached to it and what’s the most advantageous to the story. I think Brenda was on the other side. Knowing so many people from different realms… the big stars and then people she watches through other shows. She would mention names and I’m like, ‘I have no idea who that is’ [laughs]. She would say ‘that’s perfect for you or that’s perfect for me.’ So, I think she was much more heavily involved in who she felt could really portray us and could pull us off for the big screen. BRENDA: I think for me it was more that I had to make a shift that this movie isn’t how I see myself. It’s how others see me, because I didn’t write it. I didn’t direct it. I didn’t cast it… so just kind of releasing that… that this is how other people see me and to trust that. When you find out somebody’s playing you? It’s humbling and weird and exciting. Then when I got to know Anna, it was all worth it. TARA: The movie is called American Underdog, but Brenda, your story and some of the parts of your life that are included are very personal, and quite frankly, more emotional on many levels than Kurt’s story. How hard was it for you to open up and know that a lot of the personal stuff about you is in a movie that is about Kurt? BRENDA: It is surreal because, when you see it being played out, you relive it. So, something about your mind and your heart and your soul even goes back there to that pain and to kind of realizing that, gosh, that was the lowest of low… and then all of a sudden, something else hits you and you think ‘no this is the lowest of low.’ Then you’re 25 years down the road and you think, ‘you know what? This is a reminder that I survived. That I’m a survivor. That I am who I am today because of making it through that.’ I think it makes our story relatable because we went through some really tough times. You just hope that people will say, you know what? They weren’t superheroes. They weren’t extra special. They just kept going and they kept getting up and they kept doing the best they could. So that helps make it worth it having to relive all those moments just hoping someone will be touched by it.

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TARA: I’d love to hear from each of you, what was the most fun day being on set as you’re watching this film?

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KURT AND BRENDA WARNER (CONTINUED)

KURT: Ironically enough, the majority of the time I was on the set it was football stuff. And as great as those football scenes are... it was the stuff away from the football field that was the most impactful to me. The day at the bar… that was a lot of fun because it brought back so many different memories. The day when we did the wedding. Reliving those moments at the wedding… thinking back to [our kids] Zack and Jesse… how that played out… I think those were the two days or the two scenes that impacted me the most when I was on set. BRENDA: Oh gosh [pauses] that dance scene was special. Our daughter Jada got to be an extra in the dance sequence. And so knowing that we have a 20-year-old daughter who wants to be an actress and she got to stand next to the actress that plays her mom in the movie just was kind of extra-special for me personally. Just to see her kind of fly a little bit and spread her wings and step into her first motion picture. TARA: And with an Oscar winner no less [laughs]. I know that marriage is not easy, and you guys have been through a ton. You’ve got seven kids all going in different directions. I’ve told you before, I don’t know how you do it. Did this movie strengthen the bond? Are there any secrets to surviving what you all have survived in addition to a film being made about your life? KURT: Our secret from day one is saying that there are no options other than finding a way through whatever. I think both of us, because of what we’ve been through, realize that, okay, life is going to suck at times and it’s not going to be what we want, but there are no options than to do it together. I think one of the cool things about this movie that I never expected was when our kids saw it. I think the depth of appreciation that they have for us and for the journey we went through now is deeper than it ever was before. And I think that kind of helped us through this movie to see that sort of impact. I don’t know what’s going to happen on the big screen, but that to me is one of the coolest parts... our kids stepping back and going ‘wow, that was awesome,’ and just appreciating both sides of our journey. It seemed to really hit home for them in a way I’ve never heard them express before. BRENDA: You know, I remember being divorced with two small kids and talking to my mom one night when I was really, really depressed and just felt hopeless, and she stopped me from going down that road. She said, ‘I believe that someday you will find someone who will love you the way you deserve to be loved.’ And, I want my four daughters and my three sons to never settle for somebody who doesn’t love you the way you deserve to be loved. I think that is what rings through this movie, too… that even as a mother with a child with special needs, I want him to be surrounded by the love he deserves. 42

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Zachary Levi on the field during the movie. Photo by Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate

The Warner family. Photo by Tor Hawley

The Warners sneaking in a dance during production. Photo by Kristopher Kimlin

You know, as a single mom, I wanted to be loved that way and not just settle for somebody who would take care of me or take care of my kids. I hope it’s not a secret. We’re screaming it out loud during this movie. Don’t settle and bring your best to that person and pick somebody who brings their best. And that is what we do every day. Some days are tougher to do that, but we still do it. TARA: SO… What are you guys doing Christmas Day? BRENDA: [Laughs.] TARA: Will you be in a theater? KURT: I do believe we’ll probably be in a theater. It’s not something we’ve ever done on Christmas Day before… although we’ve heard, sInce our movie is scheduled to be released on Christmas, we’ve heard a number of people tell us about how that’s what they‘ve always done… go to the movies. TARA: So what IS your Christmas Day Warner Family tradition? BRENDA: Oh, for sure we’ll be in matching PJs, eating waffles, fake snow in the front yard, and soaking up every minute as a family before he goes to work. Always faith, family, and football. That being said, think we can sneak a family of eleven into a theater [laughs]? For more information on Treasure House, visit TreasureHouse.org. CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

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FROM ‘TYPICAL’ STUDENTS TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, DRIVINGMBA CREATED PROGRAMS TO TEACH EVERYONE TO DRIVE SAFELY

WHEN MARIA AND RICH WOJTCZAK MOVED TO ARIZONA IN 1998, THERE WAS ONE THING THEY KEPT NOTICING. “There was literally one car crash after another after another,” Maria says. The couple both had previous careers with tems group, and she began as an administrator and then moved into the cultural change work

Launched in 2003, the driving school not

that incorporated the principles of adult learn-

only offers one of the most robust driver’s edu-

ing. It was where they learned how to train

cation programs in the state, but in the country.

and engage people differently—and so began

It is also the only driving school locally that also

researching local driver training options.

offers a special program for exceptional students,

They also explored simulation technology—

including those with ADD, ADHD, anxiety, autism

like flight simulators and simulators used for

spectrum disorder, OCD, Crohn’s disease, bipolar

police training and truck drivers—and realized

disorder, and more. Specialists on staff are famil-

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iar with different learning styles and challenges.

While they originally thought to offer it to augment what existing driver training schools were doing, they quickly realized that parents were looking for a one-stop-shop. And so, DrivingMBA was created.

“Our philosophy is to recognize what students need and meet them there,” Maria says. They start with an assessment and work at the student’s pace—whether that takes a few months or several years. The goal is build competence and to develop a mindset of safety. Today, more than 15,000 teen and adult drivers have graduated from DrivingMBA, which has locations in both Scottsdale and Glendale. And still, it is the only driving school in Arizona that offers the simulation labs as part of its extensive driver training programs. “We’ve learned over time that when you put a student in a simulation lab, especially for the fundamentals, it gives them a good base of skills; they can learn all the basics in a safe and controlled environment. And, you can replay it and talk about what they could have done differently,” Maria says. DrivingMBA also offers a defensive driving simulation lab, which teaches drivers to handle a variety of situations that can’t be taught on-road, such as a blown tire and a car coming at them head-on. It also offers assessments for seniors, and more. “This feels like a calling,” Maria says of running

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The Veterans Medical Leadership Council

“I admire the fact that everyone on our Council

300-gallon water tanks so that veterans in remote

is a volunteer—there are no paid positions and our

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Maricopa County veterans with post-traumatic stress

selves in crisis, typically through no fault of their

to attend Warrior PATHH training, a transformative,

own,” says Eisiminger.

lifelong, post traumatic growth-based training pro-

The VMLC is currently helping with a large number

gram for combat veterans and first responders.

of housing cases. Post COVID-19 conditions com-

Eisiminger oversees operations and policies of

bined with a hot real estate market in Phoenix has

VMLC Charities including fundraising, distributions,

resulted in landlords increasing rents. Veterans, in

and celebratory events. He also directs grant propos-

many cases, are on limited incomes and are forced

als, builds and maintains community relationships

to find alternative living, and finding first and last

(especially with VA leadership groups), manages the

month’s rent is a challenge.

distribution of funds, and ensures the success of the

“The VMLC quickly disburses funds to the landlord,

annual veteran’s celebratory luncheon.

the vehicle repair shop, or to the business on behalf

In regard to gatherings, the VMLC welcomes

of the veteran in crisis,” says Eisiminger. “While there

all patriots to join them for the 19th Annual VMLC

are other social programs to assist those in crisis, they

Heroes Patriotic Luncheon, presented by GlobalMed.

typically have a process that sometimes isn’t quick

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response is what is needed to keep the veteran in a

military service members who have, and continue to,

good place.”

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More recently the VMLC helped veterans within the Navajo Nation with COVID-related relief, providing

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B R E A K I NG TH E I C E THE PHRASE “SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION” ASSERTS THAT ANY TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH ARE SIX OR FEWER ACQUAINTANCE LINKS APART. Within popular culture, many likely know the parlor game “six degrees of Kevin Bacon,” which more or less plays off the concept by asserting that you can connect any actor to the prolific Footloose star through six or less movies or television shows. “We developed JabberYak—whose mission is to help ease people at business, social, or community events into taking part in worthwhile, quality conversations with those around them after limited social engagement amid the pandemic—as an expansion on this idea that all people are a few connections away from each other,” says co-founder Shideh Doerr. Newly launched in Phoenix, JabberYak’s ice-breaking

tools,

including

customized

T-shirts, badges, name tags, and name plates,

“The seventh degree is the final link that brings individuals together with the idea that people will connect on at least one out of seven interests,” says Doerr.

are designed to ignite meaningful, face-to-face

JabberYak offers a web-based analytics dashboard to busi-

communication without relying on personal

ness owners, providing valuable insight into who is on their team.

devices. It works by allowing individuals to

“This allows employers to better plan activities that speak

select their top personal interests that give

directly to the interests of their workers, creating a comfortable

insight into who they are.

environment. It adds a little science into the art of conversation,”

“Right now, we’re most focused on the return

JabberYak even goes beyond the basic “six degrees” theory, adding a seventh degree to the mix.

says Doerr, noting the initial idea came about thanks to a cruise.

to work and helping companies support their

According to Doerr, when her co-founder Gail Levinthal was

staff. We recently added name tags and name

on a family cruise in 2016, she noted how her son’s college T-shirt,

plates to our icebreaker tools so that business

which featured the name of his medical school on it, sparked

owners can help employees re-engage and

conversation with several strangers onboard.

bond as they head back to the office,” says

“She recognized that people were more comfortable approach-

Doerr. “This creates a more welcoming envi-

ing somebody if they shared a common interest,” says Doerr. “At

ronment that helps people converse with oth-

our core, we just want to belong and connect, and this one T-shirt

ers with far greater relevance and simplicity.”

helped us innovate a way to help people do so.” JabberYak.com

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IT’S THE AGE-OLD SAYING: BOYS DON’T GROW UP; THEIR TOYS JUST GET BIGGER AND MORE EXPENSIVE. Of course, this doesn’t apply to just “boys”—we are all curious about the latest and greatest products from across the globe. Luckily, BIG BOYS TOYS, a world premier innovation and luxury lifestyle exhibition, is back in Las Vegas from Nov. 19-21. Since it’s just a five-hour drive—or a little over an hour flight—it’s the perfect opportunity for local “toy” collectors to view the more than 100 international premium brands and limited-edition products. Established in 2009, BIG BOYS TOYS has been held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Las Vegas. At the must-attend event, products on display are said to range from “the exhilarating to the luxurious.” Some products on display include a flying car, a flying off-roader by Skyrunner, a diamond bathtub with Swarovski crystals, a monster truck by Thor 24 with 3,974 horsepower (worth $12 million!), a dining table worth $180,000 by Katz studio, high-end guitars made of marble and gold by Borghino Guitars, and more. An action-packed, unique experience, BIG BOYS TOYS highlights items in more than a dozen categories, including aviation, adventure, fashion, drive, digital, lifestyle, marine, and off-road. There are also unique products for kids, pets, and women. Basically, if it’s new and it’s luxurious or high tech, it’s likely at this event. BIG BOYS TOYS takes place at World Market Center in Las Vegas, and the VIP experience—which provides special perks and access to all three days of the show—is $100 per person. Tickets and more information can be found at BBTVegas.com. 62

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more than 110,000 attendees. This

event at Salt River Fields, enjoy

year's event includes an in-per-

and celebrate craft beer, spirits, and

CONTEMPORARY MOVES

son festival and virtual festival.

wine from around Arizona with over

ScottsdaleFilmFestival.com

25 local breweries, distilleries, and wineries from the copper state. Some

Dorrance Theatre

This

performance

Arizona

showcases

Ballet

three

ballets

(In Creases, Les Patineurs ("The Skaters"), and Mambaz) in one night that shine the spotlight on masterful and diverse choreography, music, and tone from celebrated choreographers:

of those participating include Grand

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX'S RETRO RECESS 2021 GALA

Distillery, Cider Corps, and more.

Canyon

Children's Museum of Phoenix

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Justin Peck, Sir Frederick Ashton, and

Retro Recess, the 13th annual

Ballet Arizona’s own Nayon Iovino.

Children’s Museum Gala, will be

Enjoy live music from Josiel Perez and

held

Company, as well as compositions

Museum of Phoenix in Downtown

from Philip

Phoenix. The evening will begin

This

with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres,

p.m., features samplings of beef,

followed by a live auction and dinner

chicken, veggie (and more!) slider

5-7

under the stars. After dinner, guests

burger creations from local food

are invited to dance and party the

trucks and vendors. Throughout

KIERLAND POP: ART IN UNEXPECTED PLACES FESTIVAL

night away with a dessert recep-

the event, participating food trucks

tion and throwback retro music.

compete for the title of “Best Slider.”

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There will also be entertainment,

Glass

and

Giacomo

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outside

the

Children’s

Kierland Resort & Spa

A series of interactive arts experiences—spanning live art, music, philanthropy, culinary, wellness, and more will kick off the holiday season as part of the 4th annual Kierland POP experience,

SLIDER THROWDOWN High Street

event,

held

from

noon-3

shopping, and a silent auction. The

Kierland Commons and The Westin

12-13

event supports the efforts of the

5TH ANNUAL ARIZONA PINNERS CONFERENCE

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WestWorld of Scottsdale

which will feature immersive and expe-

This event features more than 100

riential activities throughout Kierland

hands-on classes and more than

Commons and The Westin Kierland

250 vendor shopping booths, pro-

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viding attendees with the opportunity to develop new skills and shop

19-21, 26-28 25TH ANNUAL HIDDEN IN THE HILLS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR Cave Creek, Carefree, and

5-12

the latest trends while supporting

North Scottsdale

small

creating

Arizona's largest and longest-run-

SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

finished projects of their own. The

ning artist studio tour, Hidden

Pinners Conference serves as a

in the Hills (run by the nonprofit

businesses,

and

place to create lasting memories,

Sonoran Arts League) will take

Various locations

build relationships, and empower

place during the last two week-

Scottsdale International Film Festival

guests to create without limitation.

ends in November. The free, self-

is an annual 10-day destination

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guided tour features 191 artists at

event

that

connects

audiences

with award-winning cinema from around the globe. During its 20-year history, the festival has presented more than 700 films—ranging from major to 64

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SALE PRICE

$/SF

42764 N 98th Pl

$8,675,000

11,800 735.16

11134 E Saguaro Canyon Trl

$5,650,000

12,329 458.27

11350 E Arabian Park Dr

$5,600,000

4.5

8,735

641.09

39202 N Alister Mckenzie Dr

$5,319,000

8,139

653.52

10338 E Mountain Spring Rd

$4,300,000

4.5

6,589

652.60

9261 N 129th Pl

$4,200,000

5.5

5,800

724.14

6030 E Lafayette Blvd

$3,675,000

5.5

5,200

706.73

9445 E Diamond Rim Dr

$3,550,000

4.5

5,417

655.34

24443 N 119th Pl

$3,300,000

4.5

5,725

576.42

9290 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 129 $3,275,125

3.5

4,500

727.81

13440 N 137th St

$3,250,000

4.5

5,662

574.00

40480 N 108th St

$3,250,000

5.5

7,100

457.75

20663 N 102nd Pl

$3,200,000

4.5

4,197

762.45

39544 N 98th Way

$3,188,000

4.5

4,884

652.74

38455 N 94th St

$3,150,000

4.5

4,508

698.76

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