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What you are about to read may be the most important information you’ve ever read. Here is why. Albert Einstein was, quite possibly, the most intelligent person who ever lived. His theories and ideas were so far ahead of his time, that even now, the smartest scientists alive are still discovering his value.

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By Lynette Carrington

VanY Tours

Going Lean, Green and Luxurious

A new Valley company has emerged and it’s literally going places.

VanY Tours has a fleet of four Mercedes Benz Sprinter Touring Vans that are available for touring bands or other groups that want to travel in style, but don’t necessarily need the space and massive expense of a tour bus.

e owners of VanYTours are Scottsdale resident Todd Middleman and Phoenix’s Luke Van Wyhe (the company name is a play on Van Wyhe’s name).

VanY Tours was founded in 2013 after the owners saw a need for the services of a luxury tour van that was both eco and budget friendly.

“Luke came to me and told me this idea he had for a business and I thought it was genius,” Middleman explained.

“I had been looking for something like that, so I could travel with my own band, e Instant Classics. I jumped at the chance to be part of the company.”

e vans are purchased as an empty shell and then VanY Tours goes to work.

“ ey’re completely customized,” Middleman said. “ ree vans are customized as touring vans. ere are five sleeping bunks and then the front is just like the lounge of any tour couch.”

e front area includes satellite TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 4 and traditional televisions.

So far, clients have included the bands Amaranthe, Jonas Brothers, New Politics and Beware of Darkness, and a BMX tour. VanYTours even rented a van to a family who wanted to take a trip to Legoland during the anksgiving holiday.

“We also have a seven-passenger van available for shorter trips or intown events,” Middleman noted. “We thought the business idea was a good one, but we had no idea it was going to take off like it has. One area we didn’t expect was the interest from families that want to go on vacation.”

VanY Tours is looking to expand.

“We’re the only luxury van rental in this area,” Middleman said. “ ere are not many other vehicles like ours. Our vans have heat and more power and hopefully in the next few years we’ll have 15 to 20 vans.”

It also hopes to get shop space where it can build its own vans.

e Mercedes Sprinter vans have BlueTEC engines, some of the most advanced and cleanest diesel engines in the world that covert nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water.

“We’re also installing shore power so when the van is parked, you can be ‘plugged in’ without running the vehicle’s engine,” Middleman said.

VanY Tours also has drivers available for their vans, in addition to trailers to haul equipment. Vehicles can be delivered anywhere in the United States. For more information, visit www.vanytours.com or call (602) 980-8910.

Learn While Playing

Knowing and Growing University at the Library

e Scottsdale Public Library has an exciting new series of courses for families and their children to enjoy.

ese courses, which run weekly from three to seven weeks, have been expertly created to blend stories, music and crafts all while providing helpful parenting tips. Classes begin in January and February, and are located at all five branches of the Scottsdale Public Library.

Books Can... is a unique program that uses popular picture books to promote children’s social and emotional development and to address challenging behaviors.

Brain Time for Babies and Toddlers is a special course that emphasizes child/parent interaction and reinforces early literacy skills, encourages brain development and prepares and baby’s brain for success in school.

Fun with Math and Science is a fun and interactive course based on the Arizona Early Literacy standards for math and science where you will learn easy ways to involve children in science and math activities.

Get Ready to Read! highlights an essential early literacy skill at each session, and every week attendees will receive a book to practice their newly learned skills at home.

Stay and Play focuses on playbased learning for children 0 to 5 years of age and their caregivers, and each week local resource professionals will address a variety of early childhood topics.

Common Sense Parenting gives parents effective discipline skills and helps them be more positive with their young children.

Knowing and Growing University is free for anyone to attend, and most programs provide valuable take-home items such as books upon completion of the course. To view upcoming times and locations or register for these free courses, visit Scottsdale Public Library’s website at www.scottsdalelibrary.org/ knowingandgrowing.

neighborhood hearsay

Renegade by MOD closed its doors after a seven-month run at 9343 E. Shea Blvd. Owner Ed Leclere decided not to renew the lease at the Shops at 94 Hundred Shea, but reportedly he is scouting new locations.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is reviewing resumes for a new director of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The appointment, which became available for only the fifth time in the school’s venerable 82-year history, is the first in a series of efforts by the school aimed at challenging established pedagogical models of architectural education.

The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, founded in late 2006, shut down in December in the face of financial difficulties as membership has declined. Members are being transitioned into the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

Local pop singer Denium Elle will perform the National Anthem for the Horizon High School boys varsity soccer game at 6 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23,

and Thurs., Jan. 30. Horizon is located at 5601 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale. Elle counts Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Shania Twain among her musical inspirations.

Congrats to Az Neuropathy Center, which was selected for the 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the alternative medicine category by the Scottsdale Award Program. Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Scottsdale area a great place to live, work and play.

Gary Sprague, the singing cowboy, and his trusty steed, Dusty, have returned to downtown Scottsdale to serenade shoppers with Western classics and local folklore. From 1- 4 p.m. Saturdays, he rides throughout Old Town, concluding his performance

at the Rusty Spur Saloon, 7245 E. Main St. Call (480) 312-2459 for more information.

Searsucker at Camelback Road and Goldwater Boulevard has shut its doors after being open for a little more than a year. Co-owned by chef Brian Malarkey, a “Top Chef” finalist in 2009 and oneseason judge on ABC’s “The Taste” competition, it was the first Arizona branch of the San Diego-based “new American” eatery that served dishes like crab cakes and Kobe carpaccio with a side of swagger. There are also branches in Austin and Del Mar, Calif.

Three nightclubs in downtown Scottsdale’s entertainment district were found in violation of their conditional-use permits for staging after-hours parties into New Year’s Day. The nightclubs are Smashboxx at 7419 E. Indian Plaza, El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria at 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, and

Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails at 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail. Each of the three venues were fined.

Get rid of those unneeded electronics items at Electronics Recycling Day from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. Call (480) 312-5602 or visit www. ScottsdaleAZ.gov/recycle for more info.

What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.

Stevans has been in the high-end furniture business since 1992. Stevans Consignment is the 3rd Generation of Stevans Furniture and Interior Design. Like the original Stevans, we offer interior design services and high-end, quality home furnishings such as Maitland Smith, Theodore Alexander, Marge Carson, John Richards, etc.”

Come Celebrate ‘The Prairie State’ on Jan. 25

Folks with ties to “ e Prairie State” are invited to the “Illinois Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. LaMontana Dr.

L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum is organizing the free event.

“We want people with ties to Illinois to come and meet at what promises to be a fun-filled afternoon,” said Tony Basche, museum executive director.

“We encourage people to wear jerseys of their favorite sports team, whether it be college or pro. ere will be a large map with Cubs and White Sox pins that people can place on their old hometown, selecting their favorite team.”

relish, fresh chopped onions, juicy red tomato wedges, a Kosher-style pickle spear, a couple of spicy peppers and a dash of celery salt. People can select any or all of them.”

e top-selling beers in Chicago are Miller Lite and Coors Banquet, both of which will be available for $3 per glass.

A raffle drawing will be held hourly. Prizes have been donated from more than 30 local businesses. Musical entertainment will be provided by a Chicago-style band.

e event is being held to create more awareness for the museum, which has displays depicting the history of the Lower Verde River Valley with a common theme of water.

Chicago-style hot dogs will be sold for $4.

“ e Chicago-style dog has quite a history,” Basche said. “It began with street cart hot dog vendors during the hard times of the Great Depression. With money scarce, business boomed for these entrepreneurs who offered a hot meal on a bun for only a nickel.

“ ey’d start with a Vienna allbeef hot dog, nestle it in a steamed poppy seed bun and cover it with a wonderful combination of toppings. We will have all the toppings available including yellow mustard, bright green

ere will be free tours of the museum that day. A pathway will be created between the community center and the museum, which are located in the same municipal complex.

e museum held a very successful Wisconsin Fest last March, and the board members decided to expand the concept by adding another state celebration this year. e 2014 Wisconsin Fest will be held again in March.

For more information, call (480) 837-2612.

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Spring Break Camps Keep Kids Active, Engaged

By Tracy House

Crafts, sports, games and more… before the kiddos are off for spring break and start complaining about boredom or worse—end up spending too much time sitting in front of a television watching cartoons or playing video games—consider enrolling them in a spring break camp at one of the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation facilities.

Registration is underway for the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation spring break camps at Chaparral Park, Horizon Community Center and Mountain View Park. Camps run March 10-14.

Chaparral Park

Paul Germinaro, a youth sports coordinator, supervises the spring

break sports camp at Chaparral Park. e sports camp is a half-day camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We just get the kids out and active the entire duration,” Germinaro said. “ ey’ll rotate between a variety of activities. We usually do flag football, basketball, volleyball, kickball and soccer.” Students will be outside for the four hours and get to experience all the sports offered.

Spring break sports camp, according to Germinaro, hosts about 100 kids during the break time. Ages range from 5 to 13 years old, or first through eighth grade, and children are placed in ageappropriate groups. Coaches are youth sports coaches, trained with nationally youth sports coach’s certification. ey

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work in the leagues and camps during school year.

Cost for the camp is $60. Chaparral Park is located at 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.

Horizon Community Center

Cat Moran is the assistant coordinator for the Horizon Community Center. She explained that during the spring break camp, each day is themed for the kids to get into dressing up and participating in different activities. “We do a lot of activities and crafts,” Moran said. “It’s the whole day, we plan activities.”

also welcome with a fee for that day, but Moran recommends parents call ahead to make sure there are openings for that day.

e camp is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $80 for the week. Drop-off and pick-up time is flexible during those hours. Drop-ins are

Moran said the age group is first through fifth grade and the capacity for the spring break camp is 80 children.

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Patooties!

Is your kid a “cutie patootie?” Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the e Nearby News’ Scottsdale Moms section for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate. Send high-resolution digital photos to editor@nearbynews. com. Be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age and your phone number. (Don’t worry, phone numbers will not be published.)

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By Melissa Hurst

10 Frugal and Fun Date Night Ideas

You don’t have to spend a fortune to let your significant other know how special they are. inking outside the (chocolate) box can help you save, and it allows you to show off your true romantic side. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 frugal and fun date night ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

1 Go for a hike and take a picnic lunch to share.

2 Check out your local farmers market to buy flowers. Of course, you might want to pick up some fresh produce as well, but something is so romantic about fresh cut flowers.

3 Better yet, plant flowers together in your garden. Every time you walk by it, you’ll be reminded about your time together.

4 Be a kid again. Get out a board game, cards or dice and play the night away. You’ll probably have some great conversations too.

5

Visit a local museum or park for free. Look at the Target First program, Bank of America card holder program, or any other discounts they may offer. Some parks offer free concerts year round, too. Look online or call ahead to find out details.

6 Have a movie night at home. Redbox or Blockbuster movies are just 99 cents!

7 Go for just dessert, appetizers or even coffee, instead of a whole meal out. You’ll spend less, but it will also give you more time to chat.

8

Visit Pollack Tempe Cinemas for a discount movie (just $3). If you go on Tuesday, movies are only $2!

9

Check out some of the daily deal sites like Groupon.com, Amazon Local or LivingSocial. com to save on eating out, concert tickets, spa days and more. You can even find discounts on winery tours or hotel stays.

10

Attend a local high school sporting event. Tickets are usually inexpensive and the local team will love the support.

Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

top ten family events

Jan. 15-Feb. 15, 2014

1 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 15, through Sun., Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $10

INFO: www.scottsdaleshow.com

In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths.

2 Kids’ Run, Celebrity Charity Baseball Game

WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. (race), 1 p.m. (game)

WHERE: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale

COST: Free race for children, and free game for children younger than 16

INFO: www.arizonabaseballcharities.com

The CrossFit Scottsdale Run for kids is a free race for children age 12 and younger.

3 Parada del Sol

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 8, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Along Scottsdale Road between Oak Street and Indian School Road

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 990-3179 or www.paradadelsol.us

The parade, which is the “world’s largest horse-drawn parade,” features floats, horses, bands and tons of cowboy fun. More fun follows the parade in Old Town Scottsdale with the Trails End Celebration.

4 Rancho Solano Open House

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Rancho Solano Preparatory School, 9180 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 646-8208

The school hosts parents of prospective middle school and high school students. Kids are welcome as well.

5 A Secret Agent Scavenger Hunt

WHEN: Fri., Jan. 24, through Sun., Jan. 26, various times

WHERE: KidsPark, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, Scottsdale

COST: $3 to $8, depending on number of children/siblings

INFO: (602) 788-2445 or www.kidspark.com

Complete secret missions around KidsPark, go on scavenger hunts and bring out your inner spy.

6 Astronomy Evenings

WHEN: Fri., Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 312-0990 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov

A short talk is followed by observing the moon, several planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a celestron telescope.

7 Paul Taylor Dance Company

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 13, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $10

INFO: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Known for its daring innovation, Paul Taylor’s choreography often combines the grace of ballet with the spontaneity of modern dance.

8 Tail Waggin’ Tutors

WHEN: Wed., Jan. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org

Children between the ages of 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a dog.

9 Piggie Poo

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mustang Library Program Room, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org

The program is for ages 6 to 11. Piggie Poo Guinea Pig Rescue will bring live guinea pigs and discuss feeding, housing and caring for the pets.

10 Time for Twos and Threes

WHEN: Tue., Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Civic Center Library Story

Time Room, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: www.scottsdalelibrary.org

The program, which is geared toward 2 and 3 year olds, is fun and engaging and matches children’s natural inclination toward rhythm and rhymes with early literacy skills.

Spring Break Camps

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required to bring their own lunch with a drink.

Horizon Community Center is located at 15444 N. 100th St., Scottsdale.

Mountain View Park

Mountain View Park is also hosting an all-day spring break camp. Kelli Kurtz, recreational coordinator, said it’s much like Horizon Park’s with “arts and crafts, fitness stuff, cooking stuff and those basic recreationtype activities.” She said planning is underway for activities during the camp.

Kurtz said the capacity at Mountain View Park is 60 campers, grades first through fifth grade. Kids are combined for the activities throughout the day. e all-day camp is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and parents can drop off and pick up children anytime throughout the day.

e camp includes a morning and afternoon snack. Participants need to bring lunch and a drink. Mountain View Park is located at 8625 E. Mountain View Rd., Scottsdale.

Scholarships, for a discounted

fee for the camp, are available for participants who qualify through the school lunch program.

Information about scholarships and registration is on the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation website, www. scottsdaleaz.gov. Click on “Parks and Recreation” link, then click on “Recreation Classes.” Register online, by phone by calling (480) 312-2025 and following the registration instructions, or mailing in a registration form. Download the registration form at www/scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ Public+Website/parks/Brochure/ Registration.pdf and mail to Leisure Education Office, P.O. Box 1761 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1761. You need to have an account established before registration. Call (480) 312-7957 to set up an account or retrieve account codes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, before registration date.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at azmodernmom@gmail.com

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By Jan D’Atri

A Chocolate Lover’s Dream

is month is a chocolate lover’s dream, and if you’d like to surprise your sweetie with a little morsel of homemade goodness, these are four of my very favorite recipes.

e cookie pops couldn’t be easier! Just let the cookie itself do the work for you. No baking required. (I can promise

Oreo Truffles

1 (approximately 1 lb.) box of Oreo Cookies

1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened

that these will be your favorite go-to treats well beyond Valentine’s Day.)

e truffle recipes I’ve included are rich, robust and really simple—three things we’re always looking for in a dessert! Now all you need is a little gift box, wax paper and a ribbon to win the Chocolate Lover’s heart!

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ORANGE: 1 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier

RUM: 1-2 tablespoons Dark Rum

COFFEE: 1/4 teaspoon ground espresso plus 1-2 tablespoons Kahlua

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1 container dipping chocolate (approximately 7 oz. tub) or About 12 oz. chocolate chips

In a food processor, grind cookies (filling and all) to a fine powder (pulverized). You can also place cookies in Ziploc bag and pound with rolling pin or flat pounder until pulverized. Place crushed cookies in mixing bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add cream cheese and blend until fully incorporated. Roll into about 1-inch balls and refrigerate for about one hour. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in double boiler. Dip cookie balls in chocolate to coat. Remove and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle top with cookie crumbs. Refrigerate to harden. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Chocolate Truffles

14 oz. fine chocolate

Nutter Butter

Cookie Pops

1 (1 lb.) package of Nabisco Nutter

Butter Cookies

1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened

1 container chocolate chips or dipping chocolate, white chocolate or chocolate

Follow same directions as Oreo Truffles. Optional, top truffles with crushed peanuts.

Peanut Butter

Fudge Truffles

1 pound powdered sugar

9 oz. creamy peanut butter

1/2 pound melted butter

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

8 oz. whipping cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed

Chop chocolate in small pieces. Place in a large stainless steel or glass bowl. Using a stainless steel pot, bring the cream to a full boil. Pour over chocolate. Let set 1 minute. Whisk until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted into chocolate. Pour into a container, cover well and refrigerate overnight (to develop flavor and firmness.) Mixture can be frozen at this point for up to 4 weeks.

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup melted chocolate chips

1 cup chopped peanuts

For Fudge: Mix all ingredients except melted chocolate and chopped peanuts together until incorporated and smooth. Spread into 9-inch x 13inch glass dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

For Peanut-Covered Truffles: Use same fudge recipe but don’t refrigerate so it stays soft and workable. Scoop into small balls, dredge in melted chocolate and roll in chopped peanuts.

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Story and photo by Lynette Carrington

Habanero’s Mexican Grill

Nobody in the Southwest has better Mexican food than Arizona, and there is a huge variety of styles and even more restaurants from which to choose.

Whether diners are looking for something quick and easy or just a fun night out for the family, Habanero’s Mexican Grill at 101 and Raintree Boulevard fits the bill.

With inside and outside seating, Habanero’s offers all the standard Mexican fare and a few cool surprises, too. Breakfast entrees include western, veggie and cheese omelets, plus breakfast burritos and various Habanero’s specialties. One of the most popular dishes is e Revoltura—scrambled eggs with potatoes and cheese served with chorizo or steak with sour cream and flour, corn or wheat tortillas.

e lunch and dinner menus

include a variety of quesadillas (we’d recommend the blackened shrimp or chicken), large taco salads and nacho platters featuring tri-colored corn tortilla chips. Our favorite entrée was the special of the day— carnitas enchiladas, smothered with a slightly sweet green sauce and cheese and served with rice and beans. In keeping on the healthy side of things, the restaurant offers black beans or its version of refried beans made with whole pinto beans.

e chicken flautas were also really delicious. e hard-crunch version was topped with sour cream, cheese, lettuce and the restaurant’s exceptional guacamole. If you don’t order a dish with a guacamole accompaniment, be sure to order it with a side of chips and salsa. e unique burritos deliver a bit of a spicy kick and are stuffed full of your

choice of meat. Be warned, however: ey’re huge and you might want to share with a friend. Tacos come in carne asada, carnitas, ground beef, chicken, shrimp, mahi or calamari. e seasoning on the tacos is a perfect savory flavor without being too spicy. Again, a side of guacamole is suggested for the tacos.

Habanero’s also serves a variety of draft and bottled domestic and imported beer, wine and margaritas. Its premium margarita features Don Julio Tequila, Grand Marnier, Citronge and fresh lime juice. Happy hour is 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with mini beer bucket and draft beer specials. e hot little Mexican restaurant also offers catering for just about any occasion, so be sure to check out its menu.

Lucky for us, Habanero’s features two of our all-time favorite traditional Mexican desserts—sopapillas and Flan Napolitano. What we liked about this flan was the more firm

texture and its perfectly chilled temperature. It was not too sweet and is so generous it can be shared with two or three friends.

14870 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 106 Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 991-2997

Habanero’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

10392 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 103 Scottsdale, 85254 (480) 991-9211

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Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auctions and automobile lifestyle events, rolled back into Scottsdale Jan. 12 through Jan. 19. Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, BarrettJackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call (480) 421-6694. Photos by Nick Bartlett.

1. Deandra greeted guests and helped them sign up to win a trip to the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. 2. Guests were treated to exhibits featuring many exotic cars from around the world. 3. Payton, Erik and Jordan Torgerson were all smiles as they enjoyed family day. 4. The Meguiar’s tent was a big hit. 5. The 1967 Dodge D-700 Hot Wheels “Snake” Ramp Truck was part of the special Salon Collection. 6. Eric Herrmann of Eric Herrmann Studios performed a live painting in the exhibitor tent. 7. Aston Martin’s cars are considered some of the most beautiful vehicles in production. 8. Valen Cory helped Ford celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mustang by handing out free T-shirts. 9. Visitors got to check out a rare 1970 Plymouth 426 “HEMI” Superbird. 10. While Barrett-Jackson is most known for auctioning classic American muscle cars, vintage cars from all over the world can be found crossing the block during auction week. 11. Melissa Carlson and Kaytlynn Salinas enjoyed persuading visitors to purchase Barrett-Jackson memorabilia. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11

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Celebration of Fine Arts

WHEN: Thru Sun., March 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Southwest corner of Hayden Road and the Loop 101, Scottsdale

COST: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; free for children younger than 12

INFO: (480) 443-7695 or www.celebrateart.com

Watch art as it’s being created as more than 100 artists set up working studios at Celebration of Fine Art. Housed in the big white tents, celebration presents a variety of art in all styles from traditional to contemporary.

“Late Nite Catechism”

WHEN: Thru Fri., March 28, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second. St., Scottsdale

COST: $33 to $39

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

The spontaneous, clever and outrageously fun performance features Patti Hannon as the quick-tempered sister. She rules her classroom, which is the audience.

Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction

WHEN: Thru Sun., Jan. 19, various times

WHERE: Under the white tents at 18601 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $20 single day; $55 three days; $80 for five-day ticket

INFO: www.russoandsteele.com

The top-of-the-line collector hot rods, European sport cars, American muscle cars and custom automobiles will be a part of the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction.

Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction

WHEN: Thru Sun., Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $130 to $175 for week pass; $8 to $60 daily pass

INFO: (480) 421-6694 or www.barrett-jackson.com

Hundreds of the world’s finest collector automobiles and thousands of spectators will assemble for this year’s auction.

Daryl Wright

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Sat., Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WHERE: The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale

character and the basis of his hilarious comedy.

Eric Bowman “Personal Space”

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 23, thru Mon., Feb. 3, various times

WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale

COST: Free INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com

Painter Eric Bowman’s anticipated show features glimpses of people in their personal spaces. Artist’s reception is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23.

Street Eats Food Truck Festival

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, and Sun., Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $12; free for children younger than 12

INFO: (480) 270-5000 or www.SaltRiverFields.com

Experience more than 50 food trucks from amazing chicken dumplings to a mind-blowing lobster grilled cheese. The event will also feature cooking demos and live music.

Cameo Ball

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $125; $1,200 tables of 10 INFO: (602) 788-9556 or info@cameofoundation.org

The 10th annual Cameo Ball, which benefits domestic violence victims, is an evening of cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing to the Bob Messinger Band.

Open Mic Night

WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

WHERE: The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale COST: $10

INFO: (480) 945-4422 or www.thecomedyspot.com

The monthly show features a different line-up of comedians handpicked from the rich, vibrant and varied comedy talent pool, as well as the occasional headliners and other nonlocal pro and semi-pro comics who may be honing new material or preparing for TV performances.

Sunday A’Fair

WHEN: Sun., Jan. 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

COST: $10 to $15

INFO: (480) 945-4422 or www.thecomedyspot.com

His life experiences—from his gang days in Washington, D.C., to jail time, to sleeping on trains in New York to working in a hostile environment in Texas—are the spine of his moral

WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: Free

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Now in its 27th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by the Valley’s top musicians, along with

fine arts and crafts market and fun activities for children and family.

Waste Management Phoenix Open

WHEN: Mon., Jan. 27, through Sun., Feb. 2, various times

WHERE: Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $30

INFO: (602) 870-0163 or www.wmphoenixopen.com

The tournament has the nickname of “The Greatest Show on Grass.” Weezer and O.A.R. are among the acts set to perform at this year’s Coors Light Birds Nest at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Maria Rita

WHEN: Fri., Jan. 31, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $29 to $59 for single; $25 to $55 for package; $53 for members

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

The daughter of Brazil’s famed pianist/ arranger César Camargo Mariano and vocalist Elis Regina, singer Maria Rita has charted her own course with a refreshing blend of bossa nova, pop and jazz.

Fiery Culinary Showdown and Mixology Action

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $45

INFO: (602) 568-5313 or www.twogalsevents.com

Firehouse cooks and restaurants chefs throughout the Valley are set to battle in the kitchens of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in an effort to raise funds for the 100 Club of Arizona. The event will showcase a sizzling spectacle as seasoned chefs pair up with firehouse cooks whose on-the-job culinary skills are but a side item to their work saving lives every day.

Betty Buckley

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $49 to $79 single; $45 to $75 for package; $73 for members INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Known as the “Voice of Broadway,” Texas-born Betty Buckley is a versatile performer.

Lonestar: The Acoustic Tour

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $39 to $69 single; $35 to $65 package; $63 members

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Lonestar has sold more than 10 million albums and achieved a string of No. 1 songs such as “Amazed.” In this rare, intimate acoustic concert, the band will perform selections from its deep catalog of hits.

Rachel Bess and Jessica Joslin Exhibition

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 6, thru Sat., March 1, various times

WHERE: Lisa Sette Gallery, 4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 990-7342 or www.lisasettegallery.com

Lisa Sette Gallery presents new works by Rachel Bess, whose striking portraiture presents contemporary characters evoking eternal themes, and Jessica Joslin, whose brass and bone creatures are feats of engineering and imagination. Artists’ reception is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6.

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Pink Martini Shakes It Up Musically

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

“Expect the unexpected” pretty much goes hand in hand with the “little orchestra,” Oregon-based Pink Martini.

Since forming in 1994, the band, led by Harvard graduate omas Lauderdale, has blurred the genre lines between classical, Latin, jazz and pop. But, perhaps most surprising, is a guest who pops up on the phone line during an interview with Lauderdale.

He just finished describing a collaborative album with the greatgrandchildren of the von Trapps of “ e Sound of Music” fame, when 25-year-old Sofia von Trapp chimed in.

“ at’s Sofia now,” Lauderdale said with a laugh. He clicks over to her call and—purposely or unintentionally— conferences her in.

“‘Fun’ is definitely the word,” von Trapp said about working with Lauderdale. “It’s really been quite amazing. He had so many great ideas with music and the song choices. It was a great learning experience for all of us.”

Lauderdale is just as enamored with the group, which also includes August, 19, Amanda, 21, and Melanie, 23.

“We’ve been having a great time finishing this album,” he said.

Now that that release is in the can, as they say, Lauderdale is preparing to head out on tour with Pink Martini to push the album “Get Happy,” a collection that was released in September.

Lauderdale, whose band plays a soldout show at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 21, calls this release “the deepest album I’ve ever worked on—and it’s also really beautiful.”

the band at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Additionally, the album includes guest vocalists Rufus Wainwright, Phyllis Diller, Philippe Katerine, Meow Meow, Ari Shapiro and e von Trapps. It wasn’t an easy task to record “Get Happy.”

“Get Happy” features Lauderdale and Pink Martini, as well as lead singers China Forbes and Storm Large, the latter of whom is scheduled to perform with

really. ere are a lot of things that can be quite upsetting.”

“I tried to make it as fun as possible by working with friends,” he said. “ ese times in America are kind of depressing.

“A lot of people are broke. A lot of people don’t have their homes. ere’s a lot of inequality. I don’t know if the American dream is really possible for most people. People go off to college and pay through the nose and can’t find work.

A lot of people are distracted by reality television and computer screens and iPhones and aren’t participating,

So, Lauderdale just tried to find optimistic songs and beautiful songs that he always loved, like “Sway,” “Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again” and “Smile,” the latter of which features comedienne/singer Diller on vocals.

“She was amazing,” Lauderdale said proudly of the woman he met through a female friend.

“I knew that she knew Phyllis Diller and I begged her to take me to Phyllis Diller’s house,” he said.

Diller prepared chili for him as he perused her paintings. He asked Diller if she would consider writing a song. She said “Yes,” but the two settled on her recording “Smile” by her longtime friend Charlie Chaplin.

“Our engineer Dave Friedlander set up shop in her living room and she recorded the song from top to bottom,” Lauderdale said. “She knew precisely how she wanted to sing it and sang it that way. It turned out to be her last recording. It’s very meaningful. It represents her really well.”

business spotlight

By Lynette Carrington

Prestige Cleaners

Serving the Valley for Nearly 50 Years

Prestige Cleaners is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary of doing business in the Valley. e familyowned business emerged as a highly respected one because of its values of service and its commitment to its customers and its community.

Donn Frye is the son of Don E. Frye, who founded the company in June 1964 with a shop located on the Scottsdale Waterfront. Prior to that, Frye Sr. had a cleaners in Ohio known for its service and attention to detail. e company has evolved to include eight stores across Scottsdale that provide dry cleaning, tailoring and alterations, garment preservation and pickup and delivery service. Some years ago, the original location at Scottsdale and Camelback roads was relocated due to the waterfront beautification program.

Another convenient service includes the use of a drop bin where clients can leave or pick up clothing at their convenience.

“We’re happy at Goldwater and Main and clicking happily along,” stated Donn Frye.

In 1964, having a drive-thru dry cleaners was a wild idea, but Prestige Dry Cleaners thought it was a great service.

“It offered a whole different level of service for our customers coming through because they could stay in their cars,” Frye noted. “Customers responded well to that. We now have eight locations and they all do all their own work. e model we started with has worked well for us.”

With such a long-standing reputation in Scottsdale, Frye knows that Prestige’s clients have come to expect a high level of service.

Laundry pickup and delivery is offered and is utilized by busy families—some beyond Scottsdale. Prestige stores offer same-day service and people can even get their clothing pressed while they wait.

“Our service turnaround is usually the same day or the next day,” Frye says. “Whatever works best for our customer, we can make happen for them.”

“With the express service, we have all the preferences on the bag,” Frye noted. “Most of our locations have a locker system where you can drop your clothing off and they use your phone number for the code and you can pick up your clothes 24/7.”

is service is a great benefit for those who work different shifts and need to have the convenience of speed and availability.

In ’96, an environmentally friendly cleaning solution became available and Prestige moved to the new method and has been committed to it since the year 2000.

“We did it way before it was the popular thing to do,” stated Frye. “We think it’s important to take care of the soil we’re sitting on.”

ey also reuse and recycle more than half of their hangers.

“ e community we’re in supports us and we support the community and we’re heavily involved in nonprofits. We know Scottsdale and Scottsdale knows us,” finished Frye.

“ is is not just a job, we’re really tied to what we do.”

Frye is involved with the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and the Kiwanis Club, among other organizations.

For a list of locations, visit www. PrestigeCleaners.com or call (480) 948-2781 for additional information.

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Koko FitClub Plugs Into Personalized Fitness

Susan Knox was focused, working her muscles—and enjoying every moment of her “me time.”

Gray exercise ball dutifully at her side, her gaze was on her trainer—who quietly gave her workout instructions catered to her individual needs. Her trainer was digital, a key element of MIT-built training equipment unique to the Koko FitClub franchise.

In her first year at one of two Scottsdale branches of the Koko FitClub, Knox had gained a lot of strength. e club offers programs that help guests, whose ages range from teenage to their 80s, focus on weight loss, muscle building, maintaining good fitness and overcoming injury.

“It’s personalized, it’s motivational,” said Alan Cohen, a co-owner of the two Scottsdale locations. “We become a family here.”

e “Koko” in the club’s name means “one for one” in Japanese, and that is the club’s focus: on individual health needs, in a quiet personal environment. While people may be side by side, everyone watches their own digital personalized trainer and follows plans developed specifically for their long-term goals.

machines are also available with trainers recorded on mp3. Mp3 recordings vary, and take clients through the steps of hiking local and distant mountains.

It all begins on a positive note, according to Cohen, with a weigh in of lean muscle mass. It’s a more motivating way to gauge current condition, he said, than the more traditional BMI ratio using height and weight.

Koko FitClub co-owner Alan Cohen helps a client with her posture as she maintains a pace on an MP3-led hike.

e trainer is easy to follow, offering specific directions to set up the equipment so that everything is lined up right. e trainer also keeps clients on track for best results, following a simple digital line that tacks their motions.

Clients receive their own Web pages where they can track their progress: weight loss, strength gain, calories burned and prior workouts. eir results are saved on thumb drives that are taken from the primary piece of equipment and uploaded at the end of a workout. e one single piece of equipment works out the entire body.

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“Lots of lean muscle is what’s important,” Cohen said. “Lean muscle keeps us healthy. Our workouts can help prevent osteoporosis, diabetes.”

e facilities are open seven days a week. During limited hours, fitness coaches are available to help guide and support clients.

Bridget Peter, a 24-year-old kindergarten teacher, visits as often as she can.

“I’m constantly buying new pants because I don’t fit anything anymore,” Peter said. “I don’t like the normal gyms, with body builders. Here you can do your own thing. It’s part of my regular schedule now.”

Koko FitClub has two Scottsdale locations: 6245 E. Bell Rd., Suite 113, (480) 588-6602; and 8240 N. Hayden Rd., Suite B-100, (480) 991-0506.

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Tammy Blackwell loves the natural and holistic approaches to health and nutrition. Blackwell founded Biotec Wellness in late 2011 as an alternative approach to wellness that allows individuals to be more proactive with their health.

“We have a revolutionary approach to helping clients with poor digestion, low immunity, stress, hormone imbalance and weight loss,” Blackwell said.

Most health challenges stem from issues with an individual’s digestive and immune systems.

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“We don’t charge an initial consultation fee. If someone comes in and they decide it’s not for them, there is no obligation. We also help people make decisions about what supplements can complement their desire to have a healthy lifestyle.”

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Blackwell explained, “A far infrared sauna will release toxins, chemicals, carcinogens and heavy metals all at the same time. is allows for a longer, healthier and more robust life.”

Tammy Blackwell and Michelle Hall of Biotec Wellness assist clients with their health, utilizing a holistic approach.

Some afflictions that infrared sauna will assist with include immunity, lowering blood pressure, weight loss, recovery from sports injury, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, arthritis and helps to increase circulation.

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Far infrared sauna treatments are also available. In an infrared sauna, the body receives valuable, life-enhancing benefits that are produced by the sun, but without harmful ultraviolet (UV) waves. e radiant heat from the infrared sauna painlessly penetrates joints, revitalizing cells, heating muscle

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Tom’s Thumb Strives to ‘Make Daily Mundane Activities

Extraordinary’

At first glance, one wouldn’t know that a Scottsdale gas station named for a popular Arizona landmark it faces, employs its own chef.

Tom’s umb Fresh Market sought to be different from the start, and set back near the McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve, it offers one-ofa-kind merchandise that general manager Michael Lawson said aims at making quality convenient, too.

“We have one simple mission: Make the daily mundane activities extraordinary,” Lawson said.

Opened two years ago from the shell of a former chain gas station at 9393 E. Bell Rd., Tom’s umb continues to grow and refine itself based on customer feedback and interest.

coffee and pastries—and have your car detailed as you relax,” said Mac Nessen, assistant manager and local resident.

Inside the kitchen, Tom’s carefully selected meat is smoked for 14 hours to prepare barbeque that attracts visitors, locals and employees in the area, who often hold meetings in its cozier seating areas. ere is an in-house bakery and special care was taken to select local coffee.

“ is is a gas station where you can get a quality breakfast or lunch, pick up an eclectic gift for any age or interest, get the best local gourmet

“We are known for our Texas-style barbecue,” Nessen said. “Part of the uniqueness of our location is people can look at specialty knick-knacky gifts and purchase craft beer or high-end wine from a large selection. We also sell our barbecue sauces by the pint.”

e specialty children’s section offers unique toys and books. For the

parents, Tom’s offers a wide variety of sunglasses, jewelry, art, books and cookbooks, hand-blown wine glasses and eclectic tables and chairs.

“We see men, women—everyone— perusing. We make sure there is something for everyone,” Nessen said. “For some people, that’s just the newspaper, which we also carry.”

e market caters to car enthusiasts, offering car washes as well as what they call the state’s only polish-only car wash lane. “If you are busy and don’t have time for a hand wax, it’s a great way to keep that shine,” Nessen said. “Hopefully we are making everybody’s lives a little better.”

e wonderful chandelier in the eating area, as well as the car wash salon, offer a unique ambiance for what was once a standard gas station.

A next step is developing specialty “Tom’s umb” bakery cakes. All the cookies and pastry items are made in house and baked fresh daily.

Tom’s umb executive chef Kevin Janeski has a long list of quality restaurants on his resume, including Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House and Hyatt at Gainey Ranch. He said the customer ratings rank high at his current position, citing Yelp ratings averaging over 4.5 stars with 150-plus reviews.

“People seek us out,” he said. “We’re close to major events, like BarrettJackson, and people come out of their way to visit. e customers love us!”

For more information about Tom’s umb, please visit www. tomsthumbfreshmarket.com. Info on the Tom’s umb landmark can be found at www.mcdowellsonoran.org.

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