{"id":3453,"date":"2017-05-05T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=3453"},"modified":"2017-05-03T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T18:22:41","slug":"best-valley-issue-2017-arts-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/entertainment\/best-valley-issue-2017-arts-entertainment","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley Issue 2017: Arts and Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Emily Glynn<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST LOCAL\u00a0FILMMAKER\/\u00a0VIDEOGRAPHER:\u00a0CS Marketing Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crissty Santana, owner and founder\u00a0of CS Marketing Studio, is your\u00a0go-to girl for homemade creativity.\u00a0The multitalented filmmaker and\u00a0marketing guru has been building\u00a0brands through her edgy photography,\u00a0feminine aesthetic and streamlined\u00a0graphic\/Web design, collaborating\u00a0with some of the Valley\u2019s top health,\u00a0fitness and beauty professionals. Since\u00a0launching her business in February\u00a02016, Santana has made more than\u00a0just a few visions take shape; the past\u00a0year has been a nonstop whirlwind\u00a0of creation, innovation and glamour.\u00a0csmarketingstudio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST CIVIC\u00a0ORGANIZATION:\u00a0Scottsdale League\u00a0for the Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

This nonprofit volunteer organization,\u00a0originally founded in 1978 as the Men\u2019s\u00a0League of Scottsdale for the Performing\u00a0Arts, is the driving force behind the\u00a0Scottsdale Culinary Festival. Each year,\u00a0300,000 hungry Arizonans flock to\u00a0the League\u2019s signature event, with their\u00a0attendance directly benefi ting artists,\u00a0arts programs and arts education.\u00a0One hundred percent of net event\u00a0proceeds are generously donated\u00a0to Maricopa County art entities and\u00a0since its inception, the organization\u00a0has raised more than $4 million.\u00a0leagueforthearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST ANNUAL\u00a0FASHION EVENT: \u00a0Xavier Scholarship\u00a0Fashion Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since its inception as an alumnae event\u00a0back in the 50\u2019s, the Xavier Scholarship\u00a0Fashion Show has evolved into an\u00a0annual tradition that aims to raise funds\u00a0for student scholarships. This year,\u00a0more than 1,000 guests gathered at\u00a0the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge\u00a0Resort on April 1 to watch models\u00a0grace the runway in looks from Dillard\u2019s\u00a0spring collection and choreographed\u00a0performances by talented Xavier and\u00a0Brophy seniors. xcp.org<\/a>.\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: BEST AUTOMOBILE AUCTION: Barrett-Jackson<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that Barrett-Jackson, The World\u2019s Greatest Car Collector Auctions, reigns\u00a0supreme over the international auction scene. Each year, the company hosts four whirlwind\u00a0events in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Connecticut and Las Vegas, drawing crowds of more than\u00a0500,000 car enthusiasts, eager for a glimpse of the world\u2019s most distinctive and valuable\u00a0automobiles in an exhilarating, high-energy setting. barrett-jackson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST ANNUAL VALLEY EVENT: ALS Bite Nite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter, a branch of the only national nonprofit\u00a0devoted to championing victims of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), hosts Phoenix Bite Nite,\u00a0an evening of philanthropic celebration and culinary genius. Last year\u2019s event drew a crowd of\u00a0more than 650 guests and raised more than $216,000, which went toward patient and family\u00a0services, community outreach, medical equipment and a recently established children\u2019s program.\u00a0The ninth annual Bite Nite event returns on June 3 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. bitenite.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST AUTOMOBILE AUCTION: Russo and Steele<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs, Russo and\u00a0Steele lives up to its bold slogan. This collector automobile auction, founded in 2001, is an event\u00a0\u201cfor enthusiasts, by enthusiasts,\u201d a uniquely personal and visceral experience that seamlessly fuses\u00a0cars and camaraderie. This year\u2019s blockbuster auction featured 850 cars at the company\u2019s new\u00a0space at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort. If you missed the fl agship Scottsdale auction,\u00a0don\u2019t fret\u2014you can catch Russo and Steele in Newport Beach in June, and Monterey in August.\u00a0russoandsteele.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST PHOTO BOOTH: Snapbooth Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Say cheese! This award-winning company has hosted more than 2,000 events across Arizona\u00a0and SoCal, indulging its clients with aesthetically pleasing photo booths, unique designs and\u00a0interactive staff who encourage guests to strike a pose. Apart from professional-grade Cannon\u00a0cameras, live slideshows on LCD screens and instant social media shares, Snapbooth prides\u00a0itself on speed. The sought-after Bulb Booth churns out 160 high-quality prints per hour, three\u00a0to four times the industry standard. snapbooth.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AFM FAVE! BEST PHOTO BOOTH: Cruisin\u2019 Photo Booth Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Milo, the bohemian, electric blue \u201969 VW Transporter Bus of Crusin\u2019 Photo Booth Bus. Restored in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Austin\u00a0and Sammie Merrell, Milo now operates as a mobile photo booth, making people smile everywhere he goes. The charming little bus frequents\u00a0weddings, parties and photo shoots throughout the Valley, instilling genuine joy in everyone lucky enough to pop inside for a pic. Crusin\u2019\u00a0Photo Booth offers three packages for events of different lengths, all of which include props, a working attendant, and digital copies\u00a0and prints for everyone in the photo. cruisinphotobus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST LOCAL ARTIST:\u00a0Antoinette Cauley<\/strong><\/p>\n

After just one year of full-time artistry,\u00a0Antoinette Cauley\u2019s unique melding of hip-hop music and social\/political issues has\u00a0earned her a devoted fan base that stretches\u00a0from California to London. The Phoenix\u00a0native, who finds inspiration in the gritty\u00a0corners of her hometown, is known for bright\u00a0colors, vibrant patterns and her involvement\u00a0in the local community. Cauley runs a teen\u00a0painting program through the Phoenix\u00a0Center for the Arts, as well as a lyricism\u00a0music program in Chandler and her J.A.R.R.\u00a0initiative, which focuses on bringing fine art\u00a0programs to lower income neighborhoods.\u00a0antoinettecauleyart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST ANNUAL\u00a0CHARITY EVENT:\u00a0Compassion\u00a0with Fashion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each spring, the Valley\u2019s most\u00a0passionate animal advocates come\u00a0together for the Arizona Humane\u00a0Society\u2019s (AHS) Compassion with\u00a0Fashion to raise critical funds for the\u00a0nonprofit\u2019s lifesaving programs and\u00a0services, including AHS\u2019 field rescue\u00a0program and animal trauma hospital.\u00a0This year\u2019s show-stopping Hollywoof\u00a0event, sponsored by PetSmart Charities,\u00a0will feature a Hollywood Boulevard\u00a0silent auction, a Glitz and Glamour\u00a0Champagne raffle, and photo ops on\u00a0a dog-friendly green carpet. The real\u00a0stars of the show, however, will be the\u00a0adoptable dogs and cats, all expected\u00a0to find loving homes by the end of\u00a0what is sure to be a spectacular night.\u00a0azhumane.org\/cwf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST LOCAL\u00a0BAND\/MUSICIAN:\u00a0SoSco Duo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laura Strickland and Alex Mack began\u00a0making music together in 2014, combining\u00a0their respective talents to form the SoSco\u00a0Flute and Guitar Duo. Named for the location\u00a0of the studio in South Scottsdale where the\u00a0two musicians began performing together,\u00a0SoSco Duo has quickly become one of the\u00a0most sought-after professional wedding and\u00a0special event ensembles in the Phoenix area,\u00a0creating memorable experiences through\u00a0elegantly dynamic live music. soscoduo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST THEATER: Theater Works\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the past 30-plus years, Theater Works has reigned over Peoria and the West Valley,\u00a0providing full seasons of adult, youth and puppet theater, educational camps, workshops,\u00a0internships and youth performance troupes for budding thespians. The award-winning\u00a0nonprofit, which is in the midst of its 31st season, also boasts a 270-seat state-of-the-art\u00a0Main Stage theater, as well as set design shops and dressing rooms. theaterworks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST LOCAL ART STUDIO:\u00a0Gallery Andrea\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gallery Andrea features works by international artist Andrea de Kerpely-Zak and her\u00a0daughter Andrea Zakrzewski\u2019s healing fl owers, as well as artists from around the globe\u00a0including landscapes, fi gurative, abstract, sculpture and wearable \u201cartsyandreaz floral\u00a0fashion.\u201d Gallery Andrea is located in the heart of Old Town\u2019s Gallery District.\u00a0artandrea.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST CONCERT\u00a0VENUE:\u00a0BLK Live<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no better place for dinner and a\u00a0show than BLK Live, Scottsdale\u2019s hottest\u00a0hybrid restaurant and entertainment\u00a0venue. Apart from a mouthwatering\u00a0American Contemporary menu and\u00a0killer happy hour, BLK Live boasts a\u00a01,000-person capacity concert hall with\u00a0a rotating schedule of performances from\u00a0bands and musicians of all genres. When\u00a0they\u2019re not enjoying the show, guests\u00a0go wild for BLK Live\u2019s Aqua Lounge, a\u00a0unique hangout complete with a poolside\u00a0stage and custom cabanas.\u00a0blkliveaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST CHILDREN\u2019S THEATER: Greasepaint Youtheatre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The acting world can be intimidating, especially for budding young thespians. Enter Greasepaint\u00a0Youtheatre, which aims to educate and challenge local youth to explore the deepest corners of\u00a0their imaginations in a safe and open environment. The theater\u2019s professionally designed acting\u00a0programs focus on providing child-centered arts curriculum through regular classes, summer camps\u00a0and jam-packed show seasons starring kids of all ages. Unlike many other theaters, Greasepaint\u00a0keeps things fresh and exciting by hiring the majority of its production staff (everyone from directors\u00a0to choreographers to costume designers) on a per-show, -camp or -class basis.\u00a0greasepaint.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST ACTING STUDIO\u00a0AND BEST IMPROV\u00a0GROUP:\u00a0Dearing Acting Studio and\u00a0Chaos Comedy at Dearing\u00a0Acting Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dearing Acting Studio, founded and\u00a0owned by Matthew and Leeann\u00a0Dearing, is recognized Valley-wide for\u00a0churning out some serious talent. The\u00a0studio provides exceptional opportunities\u00a0for budding and established actors alike\u00a0through full-length plays, showcases,\u00a0corporate entertainment and acting\u00a0classes for all levels of experience,\u00a0taught exclusively by the studio\u2019s staff of\u00a0working actors. The courses, designed\u00a0for youth (4 to 10), teens (11 to17) and\u00a0adults, commence at the beginning\u00a0of each month and always focus on\u00a0a different topic. Also worth checking\u00a0out is Dearing Acting Studio\u2019s Chaos\u00a0Comedy, a side-splitting improv show\u00a0offered every Friday evening at 7 p.m.\u00a0dearingstudio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST ANNUAL GALA:\u00a0Black & Purple Epilepsy Gala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite covering the needs of more than\u00a065,000 Arizonans suffering with epilepsy,\u00a0The Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona receives\u00a0zero federal funding to further its mission\u00a0of providing education and awareness\u00a0about the devastating disease. Support the\u00a0cause by attending the foundation\u2019s annual\u00a0fundraiser on Sept. 16. This year\u2019s black-
\ntie, 1950\u2019s-style event will be held at the\u00a0Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley.\u00a0Brownie points for those who don purple,\u00a0epilepsy\u2019s official color. epilepsyaz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST LOCAL\u00a0BAND\/MUSICIAN:\u00a0The Rich Berra Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Valley is familiar with Rich Berra as part of\u00a0104.7 KISS FM\u2019s The Johnjay and Rich Show.\u00a0When he isn\u2019t on the radio, he helms The Rich\u00a0Berra Band, an electric party-pop experience.\u00a0Among its jam-packed set list, party-goers\u00a0can expect to hear the likes of \u201cUptown Funk,\u201d\u00a0\u201cLet\u2019s Go Crazy\u201d and \u201cThriller.\u201d\u00a0richberraband.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST LOCAL ARTIST:\u00a0Nicole Royse<\/strong><\/p>\n

After graduating from Arizona State University\u00a0with a degree in art history, Nicole Royse\u00a0pursued her passion for creating art,\u00a0accumulating more than 70 exhibitions over\u00a0the last 10 years. But Royse\u2019s talents don\u2019t\u00a0stop at artist (her works focus on nature\u00a0and abstraction); she is also a talented arts\u00a0consultant, curator and writer.\u00a0nicoleroyse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST ANNUAL VALLEY\u00a0EVENT: LARGE SCALE:\u00a0Scottsdale\u00a0Culinary Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottsdale\u2019s tastiest culinary event returns to\u00a0Scottsdale Civic Center Mall on April 8 and\u00a09 with yet another mouthwatering lineup of\u00a0food, drink and family-friendly entertainment.\u00a0This year\u2019s festival, hosted by and benefiting\u00a0Scottsdale League of the Arts, will feature 40\u00a0local restaurants, live music, a teen cooking\u00a0challenge, chef demos and the newly minted\u00a0Local Lounge showcasing Arizona\u2019s best\u00a0wineries, spirits and craft beer.\u00a0scottsdalefest.org<\/a>.\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST SPECIAL\u00a0EVENT VENUE:\u00a0Warehouse215\u00a0@ Bentley Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nestled in Downtown Phoenix\u2019s\u00a0urban-chic warehouse district is\u00a0Warehouse215, a former 1918 linen\u00a0laundry building that has since been\u00a0transformed into one of the Valley\u2019s\u00a0most sought-after event venues.\u00a0With 15,000 square feet of fl exible\u00a0interior and an expertly landscaped\u00a0patio, the industrial, multi-functional\u00a0space serves as the perfect locale for\u00a0occasions of all kinds, ranging from\u00a0weddings and rehearsal dinners to\u00a0intimate cocktail parties and photo\u00a0shoots. warehouse215.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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FAST FAVORITES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BEST ANNUAL VALLEY MUSIC EVENT:\u00a0<\/strong>Phoenix Lights, phoenixlightsfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST DANCE STUDIO:<\/strong>\u00a0Ballet Arizona, balletaz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST MUSEUM:<\/strong>\u00a0Arizona Science Center, azscience.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST RECORD STORE:<\/strong>\u00a0The Record Room, recordroom.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST ROOFTOP FOR EVENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>AC Hotel Tempe, marriott.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST TATTOO ARTIST:<\/strong>\u00a0Paulski, tattoopaulski.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BEST WORSHIP TEAM:<\/strong>\u00a0Scottsdale Bible Church,\u00a0scottsdalebible.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEST HAUNTED HOUSE:<\/strong>\u00a0Jack and Jill\u2019s Haunted Hill,\u00a0jackandjillshauntedhill.com<\/a>.\u00a0Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy your copy of Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2017 Collectors Edition issue<\/strong>\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Emily Glynn BEST LOCAL\u00a0FILMMAKER\/\u00a0VIDEOGRAPHER:\u00a0CS Marketing Studio Crissty Santana, owner and founder\u00a0of CS Marketing Studio, is your\u00a0go-to girl…\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3461,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\nBest of Our Valley Issue 2017: Arts and Entertainment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"By Emily Glynn BEST LOCAL\u00a0FILMMAKER\/\u00a0VIDEOGRAPHER:\u00a0CS Marketing Studio Crissty Santana, owner and 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