ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE + Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers + The Baller Dream Foundation + Elaine + ElevateEdAZ + Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation + Helpings Café + Valley of the Sun United Way 8 EDITOR’S NOTE The Power of Collaboration 11 10 QUESTIONS Alice Cooper, rock star and philanthropist 15 CREATING CULTURE Art in the Shadows 19 BOOKMARKED Frank DeBlasi, founder of The Baller Dream Foundation 21 CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS A preview of the Valley’s premier philanthropic events 27 KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE Experiences, tools and products to nourish mind, body and spirit 35 STYLE UNLOCKED 5 Haute Tips for a Spring Fashion Refresh 38 FROM THE ROAD Incomparable Amangiri 43 A 2ND ACT Sam Leyvas 46 COVER STORY Movers, Shakers & Impact Makers 53 NEXT DOORS Pathways to Economic Opportunity 56 OFFICE DOORS Jeffrey Barton, city manager of the City of Phoenix 73 CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Elaine 76 KITCHEN DOORS Let’s Eat 80 LAST LOOK Revving Up for the Arts MAR/APR 2023, VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINAL CONCERTS OF THE 2022/2023 SEASON 3/5 Michael Feinstein & Jean-Yves Thibaudet 3/27 Rosanne Cash 4/3 Chris Botti 3/19 Zukerman Trio 3/31 Tito Puente Jr. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE OR BY PHONE 480.422.8449 | AZMUSICFEST.ORG

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