38 FEBRUARY 2020 By Max Bechtoldt In early November, the Phoenix Art Museum opened their Legends of Speed exhibit, showcasing some of the greatest and most iconic cars in the history of racing. The exhibit features 22 cars from the most well-known companies and makers in the business, dating all the way back to the 1920s. The cars were loaned to the museum by collectors, and many of them have won historic races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. Rachel Zebro, the assistant curator for contemporary art at the museum, helped to bring all of these incredible cars together. The museum thought the exhibit would be a good idea after a previous display about early 20th century vehicles was hugely successful. “We decided to do another exhibit about cars, specifically race cars, but it is also dedicated to the stories behind the cars,” said Zebro. “It starts from 1911 to 1978 and begins with a very boxy Franklin, to a very sleek and modern 1978 Lotus.” The collection is housed in a large room outside the front lobby of the museum. Next to each car is a paragraph detailing the history of the cars, including where they raced, who designed them, who drove them, and what years they were active. There are also videos playing with historic racing footage and pictures of the cars in action. Some of the more interesting vehicles in the exhibit are a rectangular-looking 1927 Bugatti Type 35B, driven by pioneer female French driver Mariette Helene Delangle, more widely known as Hellé Nice. From the glory days of Ferrari racing, the sleek 1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spyder and the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which is considered by many to be the greatest car Ferrari ever made, are also part of the exhibit. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is also the most expensive car ever sold at an auction, selling for $48.4 million in 2018. Also showcased are two cars crafted by iconic American car maker Carroll Shelby. Shelby himself won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. The museum has two of his cars, a 1964 Shelby Cobra, which was driven by legendary driver Ken Miles, and a 1968 Ford GT40 that won that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Miles and Shelby are the subjects of the recent film Ford v Ferrari , which has strong connections to the collection of cars at the museum. When asked if the exhibit was intentionally conceived to coincide with the release of the film, Zebro said it was “a very happy coincidence.” The Legends of Speed exhibit will continue at the Phoenix Art Museum until early March. For more: phxart.org. Phoenix Art Museum presents Legends of Speed exhibit 1952 Mercedes 300 SL, from the collection of Bruce R. McCaw. PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL PACK/V12 ENTERPRISES WHEN: Through March 15 WHERE: Phoenix Art Museum Steele Gallery 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix phxart.org LEGENDS OF SPEED We decided to do another exhibit about cars, specifically race cars, but it is also dedicated to the stories behind the cars.” Eligibility restrictions may apply. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time. Locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. talkingstickresort.com SpaElevate_ArcadiaNews_5x6.indd 1 10/24/19 12:37 PM 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,925 sf, 7600 Lincoln subdivision, guard-gated, community pool, tennis courts. Perfect for downsizing or part-time residents. $765,000 Private 4-car garage with Tesla charging hook up included with stunning modern condo! 3016 sf, 3 bedrooms plus media room/office, 3.5 baths. Call to schedule a showing. $2,000,000 7532 E. Cactus Wren Rd. Scottsdale Enclave at Borgata Scottsdale Market knowledge. Attention to detail. Results. CHRISTY PYLMAN 602-684-9636 | ChristyJPylman@gmail.com AZhomes.com

39 FEBRUARY 2020 ROBIN’S ADVENTURES By Robin Sewell I’ve never uttered the words, “Don’t dare talk to me until I have my morning cup of coffee,” but as soon as I wake up, I stumble to the kitchen to turn on the coffee machine. After I drop my daughter off at school, I wrestle with whether to go to the gym or grab a latte. Guess which one normally wins? Is it an addiction, a habit, or is coffee culture now just part of my DNA? As a news anchor in Seattle, I spent many of my non-working hours at Starbucks or Seattle’s Best Coffee. This was long before cities across the country had stand-alone coffee shops on every corner and before the words “grande,” “flat white” and “macchiato” were part of people’s everyday vernacular. I remember calling my dad, who lived in Scottsdale, to tell him about this custom coffee craze and how he should start a business. He said there was one such coffeehouse on Mill Avenue in Tempe. “It’s just a fad, no one is going to pay that much for a cup of designer coffee.” We know hindsight is 20/20 and in 2020, there is no shortage of boutique coffeehouses all over the state – each having their own distinct personalities and loyal fans. In some towns, these gathering places are the hub of the community. They have become our offices, playgrounds, places to relax and socialize. Some coffeehouses have live music, serve alcohol or even offer storytelling and poetry slam contests, and many of them roast their beans on-site. These are not your grandparent’s “grab-and-go Styrofoam cup of coffee” joints. I recently asked our Arizona Highways Television Facebook followers for some of their favorite spots, and I discovered that the list is all over the Arizona map. In southern Arizona, one viewer mentioned a place called Talking Irons Coffee Saloon, saying it feels like a place you would find in San Francisco, not the tiny town of Pearce and calling it “the heart of the community.” Other shoutouts went to Le Buzz Caffe in Tanque Verde and Old Bisbee Roasters in Bisbee. Up north in Flagstaff, Macy’s is one of the oldest coffeehouses in Arizona and my favorite for a double shot mocha and the biscuits and gravy. Other fan favorites for atmosphere and great beans are Wild Iris in Prescott, Thanks A Latte in Camp Verde, Beale Street Brews in Kingman and LP Espresso in Page. Our Arcadia neighborhood is bursting with unique places to grab a cup of joe, so I was curious where people go beyond my neighborhood. In the East Valley, everyone loves Liberty Market and their famed Cortadito, a Cuban latte. The owner of Liberty Market was the one who opened Coffee Plantation on Mill Avenue and could be credited for starting the Valley’s coffeehouse obsession. One viewer said Peixoto in Chandler was as close as it comes to drinking coffee in Europe. Other Valley picks were Cartel in Old Town Scottsdale, Amped Coffee in Anthem, Enroute in Goodyear, Black and White in Glendale and in Phoenix: Provision, The Coronado and Changing Hands. Whether you like it black, with foam or an extra shot, it’s the community, conversation and creative interaction that will for the foreseeable future keep us a caffeinated culture. — Robin Sewell is the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award winning Arizona Highways Television. Arizona is steeped in coffee culture NEWS BRIEFS FOOD FOR KIDZ PACKATHON The 6th annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon will take place on March 21 this year. The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. The goal is to pack at least 115,000 meals, which would bring the event’s six-year total to nearly 600,000. Volunteers will work one-hour shifts. For more: popphoenix.org. SHEMER EVENT The Shemer Art Center premiered a new event in January that will happen monthly called Family Fun Night. Guests will join artist Linda Arandas in creating their own mixed-media art projects. Snacks and beverages will be available and each person will leave with their finished projects. The next family night will be on February 13. For more: shemerartcenter.org. BEAUTY TO THE RESCUE Mane Attraction Salon, located in the Biltmore Plaza shopping center on Camelback Road, will be hosting the 20th annual Beauty to the Rescue Fundraiser on March 1. Attendees can provide a minimum donation and get a haircut, blow dry style, makeup touch-up or deep conditioning mask to support the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition. There will also be music, vendors, raffles, a silent auction and pet adoptions. As of 2019, the salon has raised over $340,000 for local animal rescues in the Valley. For more: maneattractionsalon.com. EAT FIT GO GONE The health food store Eat Fit Go, once located at the southwest corner of 44th Street and Indian School, has closed down and a Jamba Juice has taken its place. The store opened in late January. Café Latte Royal (Macy's European Coffee House, Flagstaff), Cortadito (Liberty Market), Mocha Habeñero (Provision). ½ PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE ON SUNDAYS 4041 N 40TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85018 THEVIG.US | i @THEVIGAZ ARCADIA