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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Looking Ahead

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I don’t know about you, but my New Year’s Eve followed the same pattern as my 2020. For many years, my family spent New Year’s Eve with family friends of ours. It was perfect—the four of us parents are all friends, and our kids are all friends, as well. But, like the rest of 2020, our New Year’s Eve looked different too. Although I’m writing this prior to that evening, I know that we will forgo our usual tradition. Ushering in 2021 will be a quieter event, at home, with just our immediate family. While I always immensely value spending time with friends, I’ve also been reminded during 2020 to take time to slow down and have quality family time. It’s easy to be “passing ships in the night” when both parents work, and the kids are teens who would rather be out and about. So, kicking off 2021 the four of us (ok, five—the dog is definitely a family member,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 28 Busier Than Ever Actress Gena Lee Nolin on Iconic Acting Roles, to Being a Health Advocate, to Family—and Yes, Those ‘Gena-Isms’

36 Home Serene Home Simplification Defines Home Interior Design in 2021

40 Fabulous Food Healthy Eating, Delivered Right to Your Doorstep

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44 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible A Race Car at its Roots

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22 Our Town 34 Local Limelight 36 Open House 40 Food & Wine 44 Driver’s Notebook 46 Hometown Hero 50 Lifestyle Calendar

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CASUAL GOLF FOLLOWERS MAY THINK THE SPORT CONSISTS

with spinal stenosis play and feel better,” says

OF A GRACEFUL SWING AND LITTLE ELSE.

Golf Digest fitness advisor Ben Shear.

However, Spencer Tatum knows there’s much more going on

This accolade is one of many Tatum has

behind the scenes of that seemingly straightforward move. His

received for his work that’s the culmination of

expertise in a niche that combines athletics and a deep compre-

connecting the dots between health, fitness,

hension of the human body is so honed and proven that it’s earned

and performance. He delivers a systemic

him a spot among Golf Digest ’s top 50 Golf Fitness Trainers in the

process based on principles that never stops

United States.

processing the growth of his clients.

“It was a great honor. Anytime you’re getting recognized for your

Tatum is the founder of Tatum Human

work by your peers, it’s nice to know that people respect what you’re

Performance (THP), which strives to provide

doing,” Tatum says of the nod.

an innovative and holistic program to health, fit-

Tatum’s client list is a Who’s Who of PGA and LPGA golf elite: Kevin

ness, and sports performance, tailored to each

Chappell, Brandon Harkins, Scott Langley, Tim Clarke, and the retired

client’s unique combination of goals, experi-

Grace Park. But seven-year client Jon Rahm is perhaps the best, most

ences, and physicality (IgniteTHP.com).

recent example of what happens when Tatum’s system is executed.

The idea is to help clients ignite their passion

Rahm came to Tatum with the goal of becoming the best profes-

by providing the expertise and impact they seek

sional golfer in the world. Rahm officially achieved that for the first time

with exercise science principles. Tatum’s expe-

after winning the Memorial Tournament in July 2020.

rience and education in exercise physiology

Golf Digest selected Tatum from hundreds of applicants to be part of an elite roster that was closely evaluated by a panel comprised of 10 of the most respected experts in golf fitness. “We wanted this list to be about the trainers in the trenches, the ones who can and sometimes do work with tour pros, and can make a 65-year-old 22

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propelled his journey into the golf realm. “I saw a huge need in the golf world to train like an athlete. A lot of trainers train golfers to swing the golf club, but we need to train the athlete first,” Tatum says.

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This teaches how to create power

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It didn’t take long for Tatum’s strategy to draw attention

He was a football standout, and in high school was a

and results from other professional leagues, as he’s also

highly recruited player. Many of his injuries—to his ACL

worked with NFL, MLB, pro tennis, hockey, and pro beach

and hamstring, for example—came during non-contact

volleyball players.

activity and threatened to derail his path.

“It’s been a unique ride. It’s been fun to learn from these

“Sports was an outlet to express myself. When this

athletes, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve

started to be taken away from me…” he says, before paus-

overcome them,” he says.

ing. “People couldn’t explain why this was happening. It

However, his guidance reaches beyond the A-list crowd with clients who lead everyday lives and have goals they’d like to achieve or challenges they want to overcome.

caused me to start thinking.” Tatum made a remarkable recovery from a knee injury, but his offers from colleges disappeared. Eventually, he

“Most of our clientele is the normal person who wants to

was able to make it onto the Ohio University football team.

be better; the high school athlete who wants to play college

Still, Tatum wanted to understand the body better so he

ball and get a scholarship, the executive who plays golf who

could provide answers and solutions that others could not

is in constant pain or wants to take their game to the next

when he was suffering.

level because it’s their passion,” Tatum says. “No matter

“Understanding how [the body] adapts and changes to

who they are, the process never changes. Fitness is not just

stress gives us a unique model for not just golf perfor-

for super fit people. This performance fitness model is there

mance, but human performance,” he says.

to help them achieve their goals.”

This culminated into the THP model that weaves

Tatum can relate to clients’ desires and their drive to

heath, movement, endurance, and recovery to deliver a

follow their dreams to potential, partly because he knows

unified approach to health, wellness, and fitness for lit-

what it’s like to almost lose them.

erally every body.

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, he had been under

“If we can get them to express their God-given tal-

the tutelage of top coaches and among the level of

ents the best they can, the chance of achieving their

elite athletics since he was 9. He is dyslexic and, while

goal has become a lot better,” he says. “It’s always our

academic tasks didn’t come easy, athletics provided the

client’s journey… we’re just there to help guide them

opportunity to excel.

in the process.”

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MAKING AN IMPACT “Whether with friends or family, whether it’s personal or professional, I just want to lighten the mood, and make others feel good,” she says. “And plus, right now, we’re living in such a dark and uncertain world, and I think it’s just so important to put a smile on other people’s faces. Even in the drive-thru at Starbucks, I’ll crack a joke before they can, or give a compliment, or pay for the order behind me. There isn’t enough of that going around in the world.” Although most people know Nolin for her famous red bathing suit, she also wants to be just as known for the work she does now. “I was so blessed to be a part of something so iconic and I never took it for granted,” she says. “But, I always knew that there was a day it would be over.” Of course, that doesn’t mean she’s given up acting. Far from it, in fact. She has a number of projects in the works, although some have been pushed to later this year due to the pandemic. There’s a Baywatch documentary that is tentatively scheduled to air in February, a Baywatch reboot with Neely Capshaw, and a soon-to-be announced big television show. Beyond acting projects, Nolin is also a fierce health advocate and a bestselling author—a role she comes to with personal experience. After a series of misdiagnoses, in 2009, she was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. Her experiences led her to want to help others through the process, and so she founded Thyroid Sexy, which has a social media presence where she shares her journey, information about the conditions, and provides resources. She also co-authored her first book,

After years of needing to look a certain way

along with Mary J. Shomon, called Beautiful

for the camera and dealing with these con-

Inside & Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with

ditions, Nolin has finally learned to look at her

a healthy, happy, “Thyroid Sexy” Life. Published

body in a new, healthier way.

by Simon & Schuster, it landed at #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Top 5 Health Books.

CHANGING PERSPECTIVES

“I’ve always felt this obligation to look a certain way, be a certain way, and I’ve really let that

Nolin is currently writing on her second book,

go,” she explains. “Being healthy is number one

also with Simon & Schuster, which will include

for my family. If I look great in the process after

new things she’s learned to help with health, nutri-

taking care of myself, taking care of my health,

tion, and how to live your best life.

taking care of my skin... well, that’s a bonus.

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“When people run into me, I’d like them to say I loved your

“We were set up on a blind date at a Starbucks, and four

book or I helped them with their thyroid, or I found a doctor

hours later, after a genuine, intelligent conversation, I knew

because of you before they say I look great for my age. To

I’d be having a second date with him,” she says, describing

me, making a difference like that in other people’s lives is so

him as a “really, really kind, genuine man who has integrity

worthwhile, and much greater than fame or being on TV.”

and loyalty. He’s a wonderful father—I’ve never seen anyone love his children so fiercely. He’s present with me, with our

NEW COLLABORATIONS

children, with his job, with his friends—he’s that guy.”

To that end, Nolin recently took an entirely new first

She’s also very involved in her children’s lives. Her oldest

step—she’s collaborating with Dr. Scott Gerrish, owner of

son, Spencer, was in film school in California and is now

Scottsdale’s Gerrish MedEsthetics.

working in the industry; her middle son, Hudson, loves art

“This is the place and person I want to collaborate with and make a difference,” she explains. “He is someone who is all

and sports; and her daughter, Stella, is following in her father’s footsteps and loves to play hockey.

about working together for a healthier approach. What was

When asked what she loves about motherhood, Nolin

special to me with Dr. Gerrish is that his approach to healing

says, “Everything. I love everything. The good days, the

and beauty is from the inside out.”

challenging days, and the days in-between. I love the chaos

Gerrish offers various medspa treatments, and focuses on maintaining natural beauty without undergoing surgery.

and I love the cuddles. “I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned as a mother is that

“I’m not against plastic surgery whatsoever,” she says, “But I’d

you can’t control them. You can guide them, advise them, and

rather do a more holistic, healthy approach to looking my best

be there for them, but at the end of the day, they’re going to

first, for as long as I can.”

follow their own passions, and as parents, that’s where we

Nolin also promotes mental health awareness, and is involved with the Imperfectly Perfect campaign.

have to step back and just watch, through the good and bad, and be a safe place for them to land.”

Beyond health, she is a brand ambassador for clothing brand VICI, an accessible, high-quality clothing line. She

BEING A SUPPORT

began as a customer, and was so impressed with the quality

For Nolin, it goes back to making people feel good. She

that she began talking about it on social media. When the

wants to give her kids the support to be themselves and to

company saw, they quickly reached out to collaborate.

feel good about themselves, just like she does to others.

HER TOP PRIORITY

you love. Follow your dreams. Do what you love, and most

“My advice to people is that it’s never too late to do what Even though Nolin juggles all of this on her plate, the one thing that always comes first is her family. She and her husband, former NHL player Cale Hulse, first met on a blind date, and have now been married going on 18 years.

importantly, make an impact on someone else’s life. Smile at somebody at the grocery store. Give a compliment. Do whatever you can do. It’s just human kindness, and that’s what we need more than ever.”

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MOTIVATING AND MENTORING, HE LEAVES A LASTING IMPACT

“NO ONE DETERMINES HOW LONG THEY

“I’ve been coaching people since 1988,” he

LIVE, BUT YOU CAN DETERMINE HOW WELL

explains. “It’s highly personalized coaching. I

YOU LIVE.”

limit myself to 10 clients at a time, so everyone

This is a quote taken from The 12 Pillars, a book local author and Scottsdale resident Chris Widener co-wrote with Jim Rohn. Those words play a common theme in Widener’s life’s mission—one of helping people live their best lives.

Widener also helps people develop speaking careers and write their own books. “I really enjoy helping people who have already achieved success achieve far more than they

ing bestselling books—22 to be exact—and

could, taking their lives and businesses to the

traveling the world as a motivational speaker,

next level,” he shares. “It’s satisfying to me to see

teaching people how to live life to their fullest

people make breakthroughs when they get to a

potential. He is hired by large companies and

wall they didn’t think they could get through.”

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coaching program just for them.”

Widener has found huge success in author-

groups from all over the globe to speak his

has my full attention and a specially designed

As a youth growing up in Seattle, Washington, Widener’s life wasn’t always inspired. When he was just 4 years old, his father died. Then, he and his mother moved around frequently.

families, top executives, C-level executives,

“(Growing up) I lived in 28 different homes

professional athletes, and anyone else who

and went to 11 different schools,” he says. “I was

wants to achieve additional success in their

sent to live with relatives a couple times. I was

life and business.

the very definition of an ‘at-risk’ kid.”

He had begun to go down the wrong path, until, as a teen, he had been invited to attend a Lutheran youth group. It was there where he met the youth pastor who changed his life for the better. “He showed me there was a plan; that if I applied myself I could complete a great mission in my life,” he says. “Mentors are so very important to not only the young, but throughout our entire lives.” Motivated by his troubled childhood and grateful to the men who helped set him on the right path, Widener was inspired to help others. He went on to study Youth and Family Studies, and also served as a youth pastor. For the past 30 years, his personal mission statement has been, “I will use my writing and speaking skills to help other people turn their potential into performance, and succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams.” In addition to his executive coaching career, Widener and his wife, Denise, launched Swipe Right for Mr(s). Right, an audio program targeted towards singles aged 40-plus, and also co-authored a book called Better the Second Time: How to Have An Amazing Second Marriage. Widener’s books are largely fictionalized stories meant to inspire. His novel, Angel Inside, is even being considered for the silver screen. His writing works have been likened to the acclaimed book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo. His newest work, Lasting Impact: How to Create a Life and Business that Lives Beyond You, falls into the self-help genre and is available in bookstores and on Amazon on Jan. 5. Making the most of his life and leaving a legacy is paramount to Widener, and he’s determined to help others do the same. “Knowing I am helping people is the greatest reward,” he says. “The money and travel are great, but to know you have helped someone else is really incredible.” ChrisWidener.com

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SIMPLIFICATION DEFINES HOME INTERIOR DESIGN IN 2021

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With ou r l ives becom i ng so overst i mu lated w ith med ia

a nd socia l med ia, a nd cha nges due to COV I D -19, ma ny a re beg i n n i ng to nat u ra l ly g rav itate towa rds peacef u l, less compl icated i nter iors.

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NITELY AWARE OF CURRENT TRENDS IN HOME DESIGN.

As for other home design trends that became more popular in

When asked to bring out her crystal ball and predict what 2021

2020 and may continue into this year, Wright says having entire

will bring in terms of these trends, she summed it up with one

families work and do schooling from home is transforming the

word: simplification.

way people look at their workspaces.

“With our lives becoming so overstimulated with media and

“Having dedicated workstations for each member of the

social media, and changes due to COVID-19, many are beginning

family is key, and no longer just one dedicated home office,”

to naturally gravitate towards peaceful, less complicated interi-

she says. “Desk spaces are now a necessity in children’s

ors,” Wright says, adding that using just a few materials in one

rooms, and loft spaces for children doing home schooling, and

space can promote a more tranquil environment.

for the parents, offices are now built for two people, rather than

For example, Wright says, in the kitchen she often finds that

one. Or, other spaces like the laundry room or large pantry are

simplification, aesthetically, allows for improved functionality of

being converted to house desks and workstations to offer a

this space in the home.

second workspace in the home.”

“We tend to focus more on how we will use the space, rather

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Stewart explains that Sunfare is able to create a menu especially for each customer. “We can allow the individual to customize every single dish if they want,” he says.

On the Sunfare website (Sunfare.com), there are many meal plan

Customers simply visit the website, pick a meal plan that works

and diet options to choose from, ranging from a signature line that’s

best for them, and then their food is made fresh and delivered to

all about customization to family dinners. For family dinners, for

their doors with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. If there’s a dish

example, you can pick from a list of main dishes (think hamburgers,

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add-ons like appetizers, salads, etc. The dinners are portioned for

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to us to lose weight, but stay for the flavors and customization options.”

where clients lose between half to one pound a day. “People lose

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HOMETOWN HERO

Q&A with Don Kile RECIPIENT OF TOP 100 VISIONARIES IN EDUCATION, PRESENTED BY GLOBAL FORUM OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING

“I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN LIFE PERSONALLY; MY INTEREST OR SYMPATHY OR INDIGNATION IS NOT AROUSED BY AN ABSTRACT CAUSE BUT BY THE PLIGHT OF A SINGLE PERSON… OUT OF MY RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPS AN AWARENESS OF A PROBLEM TO A COMMUNITY, THEN TO THE COUNTRY, THEN TO THE WORLD.” Eleanor Roosevelt spoke those words, and Don Kile’s grandmother drilled them into him as a young boy while he was growing up in Amarillo, Texas. Kile’s grandmother impressed upon him many inspirations originating with Eleanor Roosevelt. Maybe it was good training. Kile, an Arcadia resident who is currently serving his 25th year as the director of a private foundation dedicated to enhancing academic advancement rates in public education, is being recognized as one of the Top 100 Visionaries in Education from the Global Forum on Education and Learning in a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 23, 2021. He will speak on the topic of building stronger communities through school activities and athletics. Kile is a devoted advocate of youth athletics, serving on several boards and committees promoting primary and secondary education, amateur athletics, global citizenship, and the innovation and development of a greater social affinity. He sat down with us for this Q&A.

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Don Kile

WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR FIRST INSPIRA-

lessons and skills of teamwork, self-discipline, and

TION ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF

physical and emotional development.

PUBLIC EDUCATION? My parents were both career classroom teachers.

WHAT

THE

CONNECTION

BETWEEN

My father logged 47 years as a teacher and a coach.

HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AND A THRIV-

My mother had a 25-year career in primary class-

ING COMMUNITY?

rooms, teaching language and communication arts.

The local high school should be treated as the

Growing up, all of our family’s closest friends were

undisputed cornerstone of a successful community.

centered around school, and my parent’s friends were

In a strong and vibrant community, there is a genuine

mostly teachers, athletes… or nurses.

desire to see the local high school team and players do well, and high participation from the community

AND, ATHLETICS?

towards its own development. Win or lose, the sense

As a student, being an athlete was the core of my

of community pride is an undeniable summary of the

existence, and of my peers. Letter jackets. Fight songs.

lessons learned by and through high school activities.

Rivalries. If you were not on the team, you had an on-campus job supporting the activities in some way.

WHAT DOES THE TOP 100 VISIONARIES AWARD

Everyone in the school and community got involved.

MEAN TO YOU?

I prefer the term “co-curricular activities” rather

It’s kind of heavy and I am humbled. I do not

than “extracurricular activities” when discussing

think I really belong in the company of the other

interscholastic sports, performing arts, and scientific

recipients. I am just a small-town guy who grew up

and academic competitions. These programs support

in a Boy’s Club environment, with a lot of support

schools’ academic missions because they are inher-

from a family and friends who all understood that

ently educational and are a significant component of a

it really does take a village, which is stronger when

healthy, comprehensive schooling system.

students have an opportunity to participate and

My advocacy for co-curricular activities is firmly

thrive with support from the community. Making

based on the belief that these programs promote

the case for returning to the fundamental mission

citizenship, fair play, fair dealing, and sportsman-

of public schools is not particularly visionary, but

ship. All school-sponsored activities instill a sense

I am pleased to use this honor to advocate for the

of pride in self, school, and community, and result

cause… it’s a good cause. I wish my parents were

in peer-to-peer teaching and learning of lifelong

still alive to join me. That would be cool.

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URBAN MAPPING: PUBLIC SPACE THROUGH THE LENS OF CONTEMPORARY IRANIAN ARTISTS Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

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1-31 ZOOLIGHTS Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo's ZooLights, presented by SRP, is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures, and the Wildlife Lantern Safari, which features 66 creatures—polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all aglow. This year, in addition to the traditional walk-thru experience, there are also Cruise ZooLights nights, a drive-thru experience. PhoenixZoo.org

14 DONUTS AND DEMO Wilde Meyer Gallery

Enjoy tasty donuts as a treat for your palette, while you enjoy a feast for the eyes as you watch talented painter Diane Barbee demonstrate her skills. Also on display—a group show of gallery artists, including painters and sculptors. Painters include Jim Nelson, James Koskinas, Julie Schumer, Stephanie Paige, and Linda Carter Holman. Sculptors include Ken Kasten, Siri Hollander, and Wayne Salge. WildeMeyer.com

14 GOLD PALETTE ARTWALK: DEMONSTRATE + DONUTS Old Town Scottsdale

Enjoy this special ArtWalk, stretching along Main Street

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from Scottsdale Road, west to Goldwater Boulevard, and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue. Select galleries will be open late, and there will be special events, such as artist's receptions, and entertainment. ScottsdaleGalleries.com

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15-MAR 28 ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO

Southwest corner of Jomax & Scottsdale roads

The desert of North Scottsdale trans-

forms into a premier venue for collecting fine art during this event, which features 124 patron-friendly artist studios in a

44,000 square-foot space. Guests have a rare chance to meet the artists; see them

in action; and learn about their journey, inspiration, and techniques. Art is for sale

during the event and commissions are welcomed. ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com

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19-APR 25 WATERLILY POND STUDIO PRESENTS WIND, WATER, EARTH Desert Botanical Garden

This exhibit features large-scale living sculptures created by Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz of Waterlily Pond Studio. Using florals and plant materials as the medium and desert elements as the inspiration, Wind, Earth, and Water are three intricate installations that guests will experience at the Garden for only a few weeks each. Advance reservations are required. DBG.org 52

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20-22 RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Nominated for multiple Tony Awards, A Grand Night for Singing is a tribute to the greatest duo in Broadway history: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein

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Featuring

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Pacific, The King and I, Cinderella, The Sound of Music and Oklahoma!, A Grand Night for Singing is a stylish, masterful songfest for those who love musical theater. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

22 22ND ANNUAL RM SOTHEBY'S ARIZONA AUCTION OTTO Car Club

RM Sotheby’s 2021 Arizona sale is set to present approximately 80 blue-chip motor cars spanning the spectrum of the market. The auction will be a live event, with limited attendance. Cars set for the sale will be on display at OTTO Car Club in the week leading up to the auction, with viewing available by appointment. The auction will stream live at RMSothebys.com.

27 BROOKLYN RIDER WITH VADYM KHOLODENKO

Hailed as “the future of chamber music,” Brooklyn Rider offers eclectic repertoire in gripping performances that continue to attract legions of fans and draw rave reviews from classical, world, and rock critics alike. In fall 2018, the group released Dreamers on Sony Music Masterworks with Mexican jazz vocalist Magos Herrera. They also recently debuted their Healing Modes project. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

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