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4 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE + Children’s Museum of Phoenix + Mesa Arts Center + Phoenix Chorale + S’edav Va’aki Museum + Shemer Art Center + St. Vincent de Paul + Taliesin West + TheaterWorks 39 6 PUBLISHER’S LETTER Continuing the Legacy 8 EDITOR’S NOTE Moments That Matter 10 10 QUESTIONS Penn Jillette, the outspoken half of Penn & Teller 15 CREATING CULTURE The Art House 22 CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS Upcoming philanthropic events 31 STYLE UNLOCKED Purple Reign 39 KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE Here Comes the Vibe 44 COVER STORY Play It Forward 51 NEXT DOORS Echoes in the Dust 55 OFFICE DOORS Chris Hamby, C.W. McMillin executive director of TheaterWorks 59 A 2ND ACT A Brush with Purpose 63 CHARITY SPOTLIGHT The Sound That Stays With You 59 THE ARTS & CULTURE ISSUE, VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1 Table of Contents

1 There is no cure for the children and adults Power Paws serves. 4 Trained service dogs annually support 2,440 child survivors of domestic or sexual abuse through victims advocate programs. 2 100 percent of your time will go toward training assistance dogs for disabled children or adults. 5 Your time is a priceless gift to a family in need of a service dog. 3 Each client we serve is faced with the financial burden associated with managing their healthcare for the rest of their life. 6 The gift of your volunteerism will improve the quality of life for a disabled child or adult. Reasons to Get Involved at Power Paws REMOVE BARRIERS. EMPOWER PEOPLE FOR INDEPENDENCE. Provide an assistance dog for a disabled child or adult. D O N AT E T O D AY: www.azpowerpaws.org/donate/arizona-tax-credit ARIZONA CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT (CQO 20717) 67 FROM THE ROAD Boots, Beats & Brisket 73 KITCHEN DOORS Let’s Eat! 79 BOOKMARKED Mitch Menchaca, arts and culture director for City of Phoenix 80 LAST LOOK Where Life and Design Converged 67