Quick Restaurant Guide
Alamo Fast Draw Show
is about Fast Draw and Western Movies.
http://www.alamofastdraw.com On Sundays show we will talk to the
gunfighters and on Wednesdays we talk about movies.
Hosted by:
lledslinger
Phone(724)
444-7444
Call ID:
16056
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Garrick Ohlsson
Michael Feinstein
MIMI BLAIS Queen of Ragtime
Dame Edna
Algonquin Theater Company presents
“The Oldest Profession”
Paul Winter
Jan 25
John Fogerty
SNATAM KAUR
Les Ballets
Jazz de Montréal
Davidson
Orenga
Un Corazón Flamenco
Stevie Wonder
Cherryholmes Band
Gabriela Montero
Brule’
Darknight
Engelbert
Humperdinck
photo by Palma Kolansky
Branford Marsalis
Yundi Li
Ravi Coltrane
Hugh Downs
Audio Ballerinas
TRIVIA NOTES
Chocolate
could actually be good for you. According to a growing body of research,
America's favorite sweet treat comes with a host of surprising health
benefits—from lowering cholesterol levels to boosting your brainpower.
Integrity needs no rules."
—
Albert Camus, French author
and philosopher (1913-1960).
Only
those who dare to fail greatly can ever
achieve greatly.
— Robert F. Kennedy
We live
in a wonderful world that is full of
beauty, charm and adventure. There is no
end to the adventures that we can have
if only we seek them with our eyes
open.
— Jawaharlal Nehru
"Imagination is more important than
knowledge..."
—
Albert Einstein
"Life shrinks or expands in
proportion to one's courage."
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April 2009
Councilmembers Joyce Clark
and Phil Lieberman
serve National League of Cities (NLC) during 2009
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Councilmembers Joyce Clark and Phil
Lieberman are two of several local elected officials from
across the country recently appointed to serve on key
committees that will shape the policy direction for the
National League of Cities (NLC) during 2009.
Clark, who represents the city’s Yucca District, was
appointed to NLC’s Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Committee. The committee is responsible for policy
development in the areas of crime prevention, gun control,
juvenile justice, substance abuse, domestic terrorism,
homeland security, corrections, disaster preparedness and
relief, municipal fire policy and court systems.
Lieberman, who represents the Cactus District, was
reappointed to three NLC committees. He will serve as vice
chair of the University Communities Council, which Lieberman
has been a member of for eight years. As vice chair, he will
help lead the committee in its efforts to assist cities,
state municipal leagues and NLC in gathering, analyzing and
sharing information on issues, policies and opportunities of
interest to university communities.
Lieberman will continue to serve on NLC’s Human Development
Steering Committee that is responsible for developing
policies on early childhood development, job training and
employment, health and education, income support programs,
equal opportunity, immigration and refugee policy and social
services.
He was also reappointed to the Leadership Training Council,
which provides guidance to the NLC’s Leadership Training
Institute.
The NLC is the nation’s oldest and largest organization
devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of
opportunity, leadership and governance. The organization
serves as a resource and advocate to 19,000 cities, towns
and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
Annual Wine Tasting Party
The VinArte Annual Wine Tasting
& Sale will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 6 - 9pm in
the Sculpture Garden at Phoenix Art Museum. The Tasting
Party takes place under the stars and will showcase more
than 60 vintners pouring premium wines from around the
world. Tour the tasting tables and enjoy culinary
masterpieces created specifically by Arcadia Farms to be
paired with the wines being poured. A silent auction will
offer premium and large format wines, dinners at top Valley
Restaurants and many other wine and lifestyle related items.
Discover the full-bodied cabernets, crisp pinot grigios and
everything in between as you tour the sampling tables.
Tickets for the Wine Tasting & Sale are $50 per person.
What:
Annual Wine Tasting Party
When:
Saturday, April 25th
Where:
Phoenix Art Museum’s Sculpture Garden
Website:
http://www.mensartscouncil.com/va/tasting_about.php
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Author at Velma Teague Branch
Library in April
Are
you ready to travel back in time nearly 100 years ago?
Author Donis Casey will be at the Velma Teague Branch at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 22 to talk about her Alafair Tucker
mysteries that are set near the turn of the century. Alafair
goes to Enid, Oklahoma, in the fall of 1915 because her
sister’s husband is close to death. But when she gets there,
she finds that her niece’s husband, Kenneth, has
disappeared. Over the next few days, Alafair and her oldest
daughter, Martha, come face-to-face with blackmail,
intimidation, murder and old family secrets. The authors’
books will be available for purchase and signing.
For
reservations and information about the free programs, call
623-930-3431. |
Do you know how the Space
Station was built over the years 1998 to
now?
Do you know the function of all the sub-assemblies?
And much more.....
Here's an incredible presentation of how it has all
happened,
what went on when, and what is still to come.
(you'll need Adobe FlashPlayer, which most computers
will probably have)
Rorschach
Poetry Collective a diverse and
accomplished group of contemporary west valley poets
featuring
Shawnte Orion - David
Chorlton - Bakeem Lloyd
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7 pm
Adults $5 - Members $4 - Teens $3
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The Rorschach Poetry Collective
was formed by a diverse and accomplished group of West Valley
poets to bring contemporary poetry to this side of the valley.
Celebrating a range of styles and forms, Rorschach Poets have
been published in top literary journals around the world, been
invited to perform at National Slam festivals, the Mesa Arts
Center, ASU's Kerr Cultural Center and everywhere in between.
Shawnte Orion
attended Paradise Valley Community College for
one day, but his poetry has been accepted for publication by
Georgetown Review, New York Quarterly and many other literary
journals and anthologies. He is often invited as a featured reader
at coffeehouses, art galleries, bars, and laundromats.
www.myspace.com/sandalwoodfog
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David
Chorlton was born in Austria, grew up in Manchester, and spent
several years in Vienna before getting adopted by the Arizona desert
in 1978. His poetry has been published in hundreds of journals and
award-winning books and chapbooks. He also hosts two popular monthly
poetry readings in downtown Phoenix.
www.davidchorlton.mysite.com/
Bakeem
Lloyd was a member of the 2001 & 2002 Las Vegas Slam Teams. He
also co-hosted a poetry radio show called the Rebel Poetry Spoken
Word Show from 2002 to 2005. He won the 2003 Las Vegas Citylife
Poetry Contest and his poems have been published in numerous
publications including Red Rock Review, In Our Own Words and Poetry
Flash. The City of Las Vegas Arts Commission inscribed two lines of
his poem, the mating habits of binary stars, as part of the Poet's
Bridge project. He is currently performing in a poetic tribute to
Miles Davis at ASU's Kerr Cultural Center.
West
Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts - Surprise, AZ
85374
Call
623-972-0635 or visit
www.wvam.org
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Sharlot Hall Museum Relives Its Past
with New Fence
Photo shows founder Sharlot Hall in front of original museum fence
circa 1930
Harkening
back to its past, Sharlot Hall Museum is adding a stylish new fence
to its campus as a means to capture lost revenue, increase security
and implement a more flexible schedule necessitated by State budget
cuts.
Museum
founder and namesake Sharlot M. Hall first erected a stockade fence
around the Museum grounds during the 1930s to keep bootleggers from
making deliveries over Museum land. That fence was removed in 1954,
and the Museum has been an open campus for the past 55 years.
The
openness of the Museum grounds has led to many people visiting the
campus without paying the nominal admission fee of $5 for
non-members. The Museum estimates that it fails to collect as much
as $7,000 a year from non-paying visitors. At that rate, the Museum
will recoup the cost of the fence in a little more than four years.
The new fence is maintenance free and is rated to last for decades.
The
Museum’s Board of Trustees recently approved the perimeter fence,
which is being funded in part by generous contributions from private
donors. Prescott Fence Company, which is erecting the fence, chipped
in with an in-kind donation to further reduce the Museum’s costs.
The
attractive new fence will provide additional security for the
Museum’s staff, volunteers, visitors and priceless collections.
Because the Museum has limited hours and limited staff, there have
been incidents of people misusing the Museum’s open grounds.
Further,
the fence will allow the Museum to close on selected days, such as
Mondays after weekend festivals, thus eliminating staff overtime for
breakdown and clean-up chores. Currently, the Museum is closed only
on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Sharlot’s
Timeless Treasures Museum Store in the Victorian Bashford House on
the southwest corner of Gurley and McCormick will remain accessible
outside the fence. The store will continue to welcome shoppers who
are not visiting the Museum through its front door on Gurley Street.
The fence
will incorporate three gates: a main gate on Gurley Street and gates
on the east and west entrances that will remain closed except during
special events and festivals. The main visitor entrance will be on
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Soroptimist Fashion Show
Soroptimist Thrift Shop is having an Elegant - but
thrifty Fashion Show on Thursday, April 30th at
11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25.00 and include Lunch,
Fashion Show, Door Prizes, and loads of fun. Emil
Flaim will be entertaining us on the keyboard.
Fashions available after the show. Portion of
proceeds benefit local charities. For Reservations
please call 623-972-8008 no later than Monday April
27th. Held at Sun City Country Club 107th Ave north
of Olive
American Idol MacIntyre
Gets the Boot
Scott MacIntyre from
Scottsdale, Arizona was voted off
American Idol., much to the
dismay of Paula and all of the
female fans. Scott will succeed no matter
what. His future is bright way
beyond Idol.
See Prior Story
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“Midnight
Tax Madness and FITS”
So, we all have the
picture of your tax person burning the midnight oil,
cranking out all those last minute tax returns. Well this
year Kerry Freeman, EA and owner of Freeman Income Tax
Service (FITS) will be doing just that with an all night tax
party on Friday, April 10th and going to Saturday the 11th.
Story
Continues
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Glendale Presents
The 26th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival April
4-5
The city of
Glendale’s 26th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival
will feature a tremendous lineup of local, regional
and national entertainment in Historic Downtown
Glendale April 4-5.
This year’s
national acts will include Saturday’s headliner
Jimmy Thackery, critically-acclaimed guitar virtuoso
formerly of The Nighthawks, a band with more than 30
years playing blues and roots rock. Headlining on
Sunday night will be blues harp player Charlie
Musselwhite. A six-time Grammy Award nominee,
Musselwhite has released dozens of albums and has
contributed to countless others including guesting
on Bonnie Raitt's Grammy Award-winning “Longing In
Their Hearts,” The Blind Boys of Alabama's Grammy
Award-winning “Spirit of the Century,” Tom Waits'
“Mule Variations” and even playing the driving
harmonica on INXS' “Suicide Blonde.”
Again this year,
Glendale’s longest-running festival will also
feature an eclectic mix of artisans representing a
myriad of art forms. Four artists will work on-site,
giving event attendees an interactive, one-of-a-kind
experience to add to the musical performances.
The city of
Glendale’s Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival is not just
about music, as the event will also feature craft
artisans, and delicious food and beverages,
including wine tasting by Kokopelli Winery.
The event will
run noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and noon to
6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5. Admission and parking are
free. Parking is located throughout the downtown
area, including handicapped parking. Historic
Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale
avenues.
Sponsors for the
event include Gibson Guitar, Shell Vacations, KTVK
Channel 3, Arizona Republic, KOOL, KMLE, JAMZ,
Kokopelli Winery, Beck’s and Fuze.
The city of
Glendale’s 26th Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival
is produced by Glendale’s Office of Special Events.
For more
information, call the city of Glendale special event
hotline at 623-930-2299.
26th
Annual Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival
Lineup - Times are subject to change
Gibson Blues
Stage
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Gibson Jazz Stage
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Saturday - 4/4/09
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NOON - 12:45 PM |
Paris James
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12:10 PM - 1:00 PM |
Skyhawk Band
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1:00 PM -
1:45 PM |
The Top Cats
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1:20 PM -
2:10 PM |
Adam Clark Trio
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2:00 PM -
3:10 PM |
Bad News Blues
Band
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2:30 PM -
3:30 PM |
Sherry Roberson
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3:30 PM -
4:30 PM |
Big Pete Pearson
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4:00 PM -
5:00 PM |
Musical Magic of
Doc and Nayo
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5:00 PM -
6:15 PM |
Big Nick & The
Gila Monsters
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5:30 PM -
6:45 PM |
Delphine Cortez
and Jazz Alive
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6:45 PM -
8:00 PM |
Walkin' Cane Mark
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7:10 PM -
8:15 PM |
Khani Cole
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8:30 PM -
10:00 PM |
Jimmy Thackery &
The Drivers
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8:30 PM -
10:00 PM |
Marion Meadows
w/Turning Point
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Gibson Jazz Stage
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Sunday - 4/5/09
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NOON - -
1:00 PM |
KC Blues Band
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NOON -
12:45 PM |
Glendale
Community College Jazz Band
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1:30 PM -
2:30 PM |
The Chuck Hall
Band
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1:15 PM -
2:15 PM |
Nicole Pesce
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3:00 PM -
4:15 PM |
Harper
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2:45 PM -
4:00 PM |
Coryell, Auger,
Sample Trio
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4:45 PM -
6:00 PM |
Charlie
Musselwhite
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4:30 PM -
6:00 PM |
Brian Auger's
Oblivion Express
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Arizona Derby Dames, April 4
Box
Office opens at 5:00 p.m.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Bout starts at 7:30 p.m.
With the presentation (or mention) of this
ad at the fairground Box Office save:
- $5 off of VIP tickets (regular price $20)
- $2 off of General Admission floor and seating
tickets (regular price $12)
April's double header will be the Schoolyard Scrappers
vs. the Bombshells,
and the Brutal Beauties vs. the Coffin Draggers.
ARIZONA DERBY DAMES LET THE BAD
TIMES ROLL AT COLISEUM REMATCH!
Femme fast trackers careen
for chaos in April 4 Madhouse On
McDowell bout
Phoenix AZ—March 4, 2009
The state’s most ferocious
rock ‘em, sock ‘em derby debs
are at it again!
Fresh out of the intensive
care unit following February’s
bone-crunching bout at Arizona
Veterans Memorial Coliseum–where
The Runaway Brides disfigured
The Brutal Beauties and The
Coffin Draggers buried The
Bombshells—the Arizona Derby
Dames return to the venue
Saturday April 4 to settle a few
old scores. . .and, with luck,
inflict a few new sores!
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Racing around the track at breakneck speeds, four teams from
the league will punch, pound and pummel one another as they
vie for victory on the oval of doom. Tonight’s bout includes
a high-velocity match between those jammin’ jezebels The
Bombshells and The Schoolyard Scrappers.
Also on tap: a no-holds-barred hullabaloo between the
notorious four-wheelin’ wahines The Brutal Beauties and The
Coffin Draggers.
The Arizona Derby Dames—they’re women on the rink of a
nervous breakdown!
General admission, $12, first level arena seating. (Free
admission for children 12 and under with paid adult
admission.)
VIP admission, $20, riser seating on floor, access to
no-host VIP bar and VIP restrooms.
Back by popular demand!!! Derby Dame Fan Appreciation
Night Special!!! First 200 general admission ticket-buyers
(and any children) will receive wristbands allowing floor
access (standing room only)!!!
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located at 19th
Avenue & McDowell Road, Phoenix. (602-252-6771). Doors open
at 6:30 pm; bouts begin at 7:30. Parking, $7.
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“Midnight
Tax Madness and FITS”
So, we all have the
picture of your tax person burning the midnight oil,
cranking out all those last minute tax returns. Well this
year Kerry Freeman, EA and owner of Freeman Income Tax
Service (FITS) will be doing just that with an all night tax
party on Friday, April 10th and going to Saturday the 11th.
“We wanted to have fun
and remove the excuses that people have that their tax guy
is not open when they are available”, Explains Mr. Freeman.
“We plan to stay open all night and interview anybody that
wants to get their taxes done by April 15th”.
Since April 15th is on Wednesday this year this
will be the last weekend to gather and put together
information to timely file.
With the doors open,
music, and food it should be fun and different. This year we
are catering to both the night owls and the early risers.
With special discounts through out the night and into the
morning this will be a great time to get your taxes done.
For some, it can be the
last chance to file the dreaded extension. Extension to file
are granted atomically, but payment of taxes are still due
on April 15th.
For more information
about the Midnight Madness Tax Party or if you have other
questions, call Mr. Freeman at 623-518-2157 or visit his
office at 3668 W Anthem Way in Anthem.
Mr. Freeman in a tested
and licensed Enrolled Agent and can represent taxpayer
before the IRS. Mr. Freeman is also the current President of
the Central Arizona Chapter of Enrolled Agent (WWW.AZTAXPROS.ORG).
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31st
Annual Fiesta Days in Cave Creek
April 2-5
The
31st annual Fiesta Days, which run April 2-5 in
Cave Creek feature The Women’s Professional Rodeo
Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
A golf tournament April 2 at Rancho Manana Golf Course,
located at 5734 E Rancho Manana Blvd. in Cave Creek kicks
off the week. To reserve a spot in the tournament call Tom
at 602-376-4765.
The golf tournament is followed by dinner at Harold’s Corral
with prizes and raffles.
The rodeo events begin at 10 a.m. April 3 with the women
competing at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. Admission, which
is $5, benefits the Wayne Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The rodeo continues April 3 with the children getting
their chance to shine. Beginning at 7 p.m. riders ages 4 to
7, weighing no more than 80 pounds, will compete in
preliminaries to try and advance to Sunday’s performance,
where prize belt buckles will be at stake.
For information or applications call Andy at 623-680-8121 or
Rusty at 623-465-7919.
The Fiesta Days Rodeo kickoff dance
is at 7 p.m. April 3rd. Mogollon will be the
evening’s entertainment. Admission is $3. For dance
information call the Desert Foothills Community Association
at 480-488-4043 or Harold’s Corral at 480-488-1906.
On April 4 the day
starts with a 9 a.m. parade,
beginning at Skyline and running up through the Cave Creek
to the new Stage Coach Village. For parade information call
Patty at 602-423-2225.
Following the parade the Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Association will compete at 1 p.m. Gates open at noon.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 and free for
those 5 and under.
The second Fiesta Days Rodeo Performance starts at 7 p.m.
with the continued action of Honeycutt’s high kicking rough
stock and a new round of contestants. During the performance
the 2008 Fiesta Days Rodeo Queen, Destiny Vought will crown
the winner of the 2009 Queen Contest.
After the evening rodeo performance Harold’s Corral will
host another dance. The weekend’s festivities conclude at
noon on Sunday with the kid’s events, including a stick
horse race and a calf scramble. Parents are asked to show up
early to sign up their children. That is followed by the
Mutton Bustin Finals and then the final Fiesta Days Rodeo
Performance at 1 p.m. For information call the DFCA at
480-488-4043.
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Building a Green environment is the goal for every workplace
and home in America today. Learn how at the Southwest
Facilities Expo Managing Green Buildings. April 1, 2009
Exhibit Hall: 9:00am - 3:00pm Conference: 8:15am - 3:00pm
April 2, 2009 Exhibit Hall: 9:00am - 2:00pm Conference:
8:15am - 2:00pm at Phoenix Convention Center in downtown
Phoenix.
The show is quickly approaching and we have a lot in store
for you! In addition to the excellent educational seminars
and tradeshow exhibits, you can win great giveaways, like:
$100 Home Depot Gift Card Donated by American Mechanical
Services Booth #714
Two 1-Gallon Cleaners and Two 1-Gallon Degreasers Donated by
Phase III, Inc. Booth #423
Mounted IQ10 Marks Lock Intermountain Lock and Security
Supply Booth #703
And More!
This is one show you don't want to miss! REGISTER TODAY to
attend for FREE- Enter Priority Code EM5 Visit
www.FacilitiesExpo.com for more information or
call 800.827.8009. |
LATIN
JAZZ LEGEND PONCHO SANCHEZ TO
PERFORM OUTDOOR CONCERT
Concerts Under the Stars: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
April 11, 2009, Saturday @ 7:30
p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) –
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present an
outdoor concert with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band at
the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater on April 11.
The performance is part of the Concerts Under the Stars
Series sponsored by the Scottsdale League for the Arts.
Single tickets are available for $38 online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS
(2787).
Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is widely acknowledged as the
most popular Latin jazz artist in the world today. Born in
Texas in 1951 into a large Mexican-American family, Sanchez
grew up in the Los Angeles area, where he listened to a
broad range of Latin and non-Latin popular music. Inspired
by the conga playing of Cuban great Mongo Santamaria,
Sanchez honed his skills as a percussionist and broke into
the limelight at the age of 23 when he joined vibraphonist
Cal Tjader’s famed Latin jazz ensemble in 1975. Sanchez
performed with the group until Tjader’s untimely death in
1982.
Since forming his own ensemble, Sanchez has produced nearly
two dozen albums for the Concord Picante label, earning a
Grammy Award for his 2000 release, Latin Soul. On his latest
album, Raise Your Hand, Sanchez and his legendary band
explore traditional salsa and Cuban music, bebop-rooted and
West Coast-seasoned Latin jazz and vintage Latin soul – a
spicy amalgam of R&B and funk.
The Steinway piano is available for this performance through
the generosity of Steinway of Phoenix.
UPCOMING CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
Tango First Century, May 8, 2009, Friday @ 7:30 p.m.
AMPHITHEATER POLICIES
The Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater’s entrance
gates open at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring chairs,
pillows and blankets (patrons with lawn chairs must sit in
the back so other patrons’ views are not blocked). Food and
beverages, including beer and wine, are available for sale
from Arcadia Farms. Patrons may bring water in plastic
containers. Pets, skateboards and roller skates are not
permitted.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380
East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south
of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale
Road. The amphitheater is located on the Scottsdale Civic
Center Mall at 75th Street and Main Street. Free parking is
available in the public parking garage located to the west
of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly
behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue.
Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking
Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the
Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance
accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience,
including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or
live audio description with two weeks advance notice.
Assisted listening devices and wheelchair seating are always
available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts’ Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or
contact the box office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480)
874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services
when ordering tickets.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or
more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480)
874-4690 for more information.
STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Students with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one per
student) 72 hours before any performance at the Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts box office. Tickets must be
purchased in-person; phone orders are not accepted.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance,
jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs,
festivals and other events are showcased annually serving
more than 300,000 people and contributing substantially to
Scottsdale’s high quality of life and vibrant arts scene.
Performances take place in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G.
Piper Theater (closed for renovation during the 2008–09
season) and 136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,200-seat
amphitheater on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center
Mall and the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate
Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach programs
reach more than 40,000 school children each year, and its
free programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular
Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a
series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that features free
demonstrations of Native American arts and culture from
January to April. Open daily and during performances, The
Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for
imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting cards
and more.
The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program. The
programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made
possible, in part, by the support of members and donors and
grants received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
through appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
HOW TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 East Second StreetScottsdale, AZ 85251
Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787)
TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
E-mail: info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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Come be a part of an
amazing experience. . . The Arizona Cardinals
Cheerleaders!! Cheerleader Auditions
Friday, April 3, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Imagine cheering in front of 60,000 fans, being a
role model for young children, and supporting hundreds
of charity/ community groups in the valley! This group
of beautiful, sophisticated, and talented women does it
all and you have a chance to be a part of it.
Auditions
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Friday, April 3, 2009 7:00pm –
9:00pm Registration begins at 6:00pm Part I – Dance
routine is taught.
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Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:00am –
4:00pm Registration begins at 8:00am Part II – Dance
evaluations and preliminary cuts
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Sunday, April 5, 2009 10:00am Part
III – Panel interviews and final dance audition.
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Monday & Tuesday, April 6 – 7, 2009
6:30pm – 8:30pm Parts IV & V – Mandatory practices
to identify final members of 2009 squad.
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Final squad will be announced
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The purpose of these clinics is for applicants to
learn the style, expectations, and format of the
program. It can also be used for applicants who want
to brush up on their skills before auditions. These
clinics will be taught by current members of the
cheerleading team and will be followed with an
informational meeting lead by the director. It is
recommended and beneficial to attend at least one
prep class before auditions. All clinics will be
held at the Cardinals training facility at 8701 S
Hardy Drive in Tempe.
The fee for the prep classes is $15.00 for one class
or $50.00 for all four classes (must be paid
upfront). Applicants are encouraged to sign up early
by emailing the Director at hkarberg@cardinals.nfl.net
Forms on website http://www.azcardinals.com/cheerleaders/auditions.php
Check-in for the clinics begins at 6:00pm.
Athletic or dance attire is appropriate for clinics.
Special audition attire is not required on these
dates.
Please read the tryout packet thoroughly before
emailing the director with questions.Mail
Application to: Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders
Attn: Heather Karberg PO Box 888 Phoenix, AZ
85001-0888
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people born before 1946.
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people born between 1946 and 1959..
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�arepeople
born between 1960 and 1979.
Generation Y�are
people born between 1980 and 1995.
Why do we call the last one generation
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something new today!�
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Joette Conley (Trombi),
1949-2009
We learned the sad news of the death of popular Arizona
poet: Joette Conley (Trombi) on February 7, 2009. She
performed at gatherings including the Arizona Cowboy Poets
Gathering, the Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering,
the Gila Valley Arts Council Annual Cowboy Poetry and Music
RoundUp, other events. She will be missed by her many fans,
friends, and family.
From Joette Conley's niece, Karma: Joette Conley-Trombi died
February 7, 2009 In Elfrida, Arizona, at the age of 59. She
was born In 1949 In Buckeye, Arizona. She graduated from
both Salome High School and Glendale Community College
(Associate of Arts). Joette was an amazing artist. Along
with cowboy poetry, her other mediums also included
painting, photography, sculpting, music, metal, pottery, the
desert landscape, hair (wigs), anything her Imagination got
a hold of.
She is survived by her mother-Dorothy Conley; brother-John
Conley; husband-Bob Trombi; 3 boys-Randy Heil, Brian Conley,
Jeb Jaquish; granddaughters-Kyla Jaquish, Marts Hiel;
grandsons-Gehrig a Maddus Hiel; devoted family and friends.
She was a very well-1oved person and Will be missed.
A memorial will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00
AM In Mayer, Arizona (call for directions 480-330-0204). All
condolences can be sent to Dorothy Conley, 1510 W. 5th
Place, Mesa, AZ 85201.
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Sharlot Hall Museum Needs
Volunteer Docents for 4th
Grade History Tour Program
Sharlot Hall Museum needs volunteer docents who enjoy
working with young students for the Museum’s expanding
history tour program that provides hands-on, interactive
history lessons for area students. Training begins
Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Museum Center.
Those interested in volunteering
should contact Gretchen Guice at 445-3122, ext. 19 or via
email at
gretchen@sharlot.org for additional information.
The current program serves 4th
grade students, and a new program for 2nd graders, requiring
additional docents, is slated for later this year. The
museum provides training for volunteers, consisting of three
entertaining workshops that cover different methods of
teaching and different learning styles, interactive tours,
tour themes and connecting ideas. Additional lectures on
local history and historic characters also will be offered
later in the spring. No experience is necessary, and the
program is designed for immediate volunteer participation.
The history tours include such
hands-on student activities as role playing as the Governor
and his wife in the historic Governor’s Mansion, handling
mining and mountain man artifacts, reenacting military
events, and experiencing crossing the country in a covered
wagon. Volunteers also teach in the Museum’s one-room school
house with slate and board.
Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley St. in
downtown Prescott. The
Museum’s website is
www.sharlot.org . |
SCOTTSDALE
ARTS FESTIVAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – The Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts is seeking volunteers for the 39th
annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on
March 20–22, 2009.
Volunteers are needed for day-long shifts to assist with
a variety of tasks, including admissions, artist
hospitality, food and beverage concessions, children’s
activities and the online art auction.
All
volunteers are required to attend a one-hour
festival training session in the Center’s Stage 2
theater on either March 11 at 6 p.m. or March 14 at 10
a.m. To register online visit
www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org or call (480)
874-4673 for more information. Volunteers will receive a
free commemorative T-shirt and lunch at the festival.
One of the premier arts festivals in the country, the
award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival has been an
Arizona tradition since 1971. During this three-day
event, nearly 200 jury-selected artists from throughout
North America display their work for sale on the
beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.
In addition to the high-quality arts and crafts,
visitors enjoy live entertainment and music, delicious
food and beverages, interactive public art, fun art
activities for children and families, an online art
auction and much more.
The 39th annual Scottsdale Arts Festival is produced by
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and is
sponsored by CBS 5, 99.9 KEZ, 95.5 KYOT and SRP.
Proceeds benefit the programs of the Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts. Photo by Antonio Bartczak
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FRI., SAT., & SUN., FEBRUARY 20, 21 & 22, 2009
Non-profit
Sonoran Arts League Hosts New Event at Stagecoach
Village
80
local and nationally-acclaimed artists will exhibit and
sell contemporary and Western original art – Juried show
features live music, food, and artist demonstrations
(CAVE CREEK, Ariz.) – At a time when some arts
organizations are scaling back on events, the non-profit
Sonoran Arts League has added a new, juried art show to
its roster of events.
"Out West Art Fest"
is set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
February 20, 21 & 22, 2009.
The new show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, in Cave
Creek, but the Western setting by no means indicates the
type of art that will be exhibited.
"We are excited to showcase a mix of both contemporary
and Western artists," said Michelle Russell, event
chair. "Patrons to "Out West Art Fest" will have the
chance to view and purchase high caliber, original
pieces created by more than 80 local and
nationally-acclaimed painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood
and glass artists, photographers, and artists working
with mixed media."
Fine Art and Live Music
The event also includes live music, food, and artist
demonstrations. Jazz duo Dave Kenney and James
Russell of the group
Mood Indigo
will entertain the crowd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on
Saturday, February 21.
Kenney, pianist, studied in New York as a mallet
percussion major and minored in piano at the Juilliard
School. His influences are Debussy, Chopin, Scriabin,
Bill Evans and Chick Corea. Russell plays the trumpet
and has performed with Geri Allen, Dale Rielder, Charles
Earland and Tommy Turrentine. In New York, he recorded
with Artie Simmons and the Jazz Samaritans while working
in the touring band for Calypso great The Mightly
Sparrow. The duo will play songs from their new CD,
Jazz Crosswinds.
Lorrie Sarafin
will perform on Sunday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Sarafin first heard the haunting sound of the
Native American Flute in 1993 and was instantly
captivated by its beauty. She bought her first flute in
1996 and took it out into the desert to learn how to
play it. An avid hiker, Sarafin is fond of saying that
it is the desert that taught her how to play; her
teachers being the wind and all things in nature. She
will play original songs from her new CD, Second Wind.
Featured Artist Treasures Ability to Paint
Out West Art Fest's featured artist is Gerald
Ruggiero, a contemporary realist painter from
Peoria. His oil still life, "Apples, Grapes, and Lady
Banks" was chosen to be the image for the event poster.
A Bronx, New York native, Ruggiero
exhibited considerable talent for representation as a
child, spending much of his time drawing from magazines,
comic books, photos and from nature. Upon his discharge
from the Service he went to work as an apprentice
commercial artist in New York City. It wasn't long
before he realized that a life of "paste ups and
mechanicals" was not for him.
He re-entered college on the G.I. Bill, and began his
formal art training at City College New York. His
biggest influence was Joseph Solman who, along with
Rothko and others, launched the movement known as "The
Ten." It was during this time that Ruggiero was awarded
the Silver Medal of the Royal Society of Arts of England
for his drawing and painting.
Ruggiero and his wife headed West to California and
moved to Arizona after the Northridge Earthquake of
1999. Since moving to Peoria, he continues to paint
still lifes, landscapes, figurative pieces and
cityscapes of places he visits.
"We try to travel a lot. We've been to Europe a number
of times, and I visit New York as often as I can. When
I paint Plein Air, it's usually up north near Sedona,
but you can find me west of Phoenix around the old farm
areas that are, sadly, disappearing rapidly," he said.
Ruggiero considers his ability to paint "the greatest
gift ever."
"Painting, for me, is meditative. It is problem
solving. It is creation and invention. It is
everything to me," Ruggiero said. "There isn't a moment
in the day that I don't think about it. I can't go many
days away from my studio before I begin to feel lost.
It gives me the opportunity to live on beyond my life on
earth. Life ends but beauty lives on. It inspires
others. It touches other lives and, hopefully, helps
others see beyond the ordinary nature of daily life."
Admission to "Out West Art Fest" is FREE. For
more information, visit
www.SonoranArtsLeague.org or call
(480) 575-6624.
EVENT: "Out West Art Fest
Patrons will find a mix of both contemporary and Western art
at this juried art show, which features more than 80 local
and nationally-acclaimed painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood
and glass artists, photographers, and artists working with
mixed media.
The
event also includes live entertainment, food, and artist
demonstrations.
Hosted by: The
non-profit Sonoran Arts League
Dates: Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, February
20, 21 & 22, 2009
Times: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Location: Stagecoach
Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek
What makes this art
show
different:
This
juried art show is the one of the very few art shows in
Arizona that is coordinated by artists. The Sonoran Arts
League is also the oldest and largest arts league in
Arizona and adheres to strict guidelines during the
jurying process.
ADMISSION: FREE
INFORMATION: Call (480) 575-6624, or visit
www.SonoranArtsLeague.org.
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AWARD-WINNING
SCOTTSDALE ARTS
FESTIVAL RETURNS
MARCH 20–22
39th
Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival
March 20–22, 2009 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts will present the 39th annual Scottsdale
Arts Festival on March 20–22, 2009,
at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The event is
sponsored by CBS 5, 99.9 KEZ, 95.5 KYOT and SRP.
Consistently ranked
among the top arts festivals in the country by the
readers of American Style Magazine, the
Scottsdale Arts Festival has been an Arizona tradition
since 1971. The three-day event features 200
jury-selected artists from throughout North America
who display their work for sale on the beautiful grounds
of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are
available for purchase directly from the artists and
from the Scottsdale Arts Festival’s online art
auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live
music and entertainment from Arizona’s top bands and
performers, the interactive Photoscopia
kaleidoscope and a sneak preview of the Hyperbolic
Crochet Coral Reef Project commissioned by the
Scottsdale Public Art Program, fun activities for
children and families at Imagine Nation,
delicious foods and beverages including a wine
and beer tasting garden, free admission to the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and
free parking and shuttle service.
A complete listing
of events, directions, shuttle and parking information
is available online at
www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org.
HOURS AND
ADMISSION
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March 20, 2009,
Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
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March 21, 2009,
Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
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March 22, 2009,
Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Admission: $7 for
adults; $5 for students; free for children 12 and
under and members of Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and SMoCA; two-day pass available
for $10
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Pets are not
allowed, except for assistance dogs.
LOCATION AND
PARKINGThe Scottsdale Arts Festival is held on the
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts at 7380 E. Second St. in
downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School
Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free
parking is available in the public parking garage
located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos
restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free
parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at
East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic
Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street. Shuttle service is
available at the Loloma Transit Center at East Second
Street and Marshall Way and along the route of the
Downtown Scottsdale Trolley.
ARTISTSLong
recognized for its high-quality fine arts and crafts,
the Scottsdale Arts Festival showcases 200 artists
selected by jury from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants.
Participating artists come from throughout the United
States and Canada and work in all media, from ceramic,
glass, jewelry, metals and textiles to painting,
sculpture, photography, printmaking and drawing.
Visitors have the opportunity to meet and talk to each
artist and buy works of art directly from them.
ONLINE ART
AUCTIONThe Scottsdale Arts Festival’s online auction
features original works of art in all media donated by
participating artists. Auction items are displayed at
the event and through the Scottsdale Arts Festival Web
site. Benefiting the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, the auction opens on Saturday, March
21, at 10 a.m. and has a rolling close starting on the
morning of Monday, March 23. Bidders may view images of
all auction items and place and track their bids at any
time through
www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org.
MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENTMany of Arizona’s top musicians and
entertainers perform during the Scottsdale Arts
Festival. Performances take place continuously
throughout the festival grounds and include jazz, R&B,
rock, reggae, world music and much more.
PERFORMANCE
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
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MARCH 20,
FRIDAY
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Amphitheater
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2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
– Chris Lukert Band (soft rock)
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. –
Casabel (Latin fusion)
-
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Fountain Stage
-
1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.
– Ioannis Goudelis (pop/jazz piano)
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3:30 p.m.–5:30
p.m. – Ted Allan (solo
guitar)
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MARCH 21,
SATURDAY
-
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Amphitheater
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10:30 a.m.–noon –
Nosotros Sound (traditional South
American)
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12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
– Mikioi (Jamaican/Hawaiian
fusion)
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2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
– Mogollon (country rock)
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4:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
– Rakata
(salsa)
-
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Fountain Stage
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10:30 a.m.–11:45
a.m. – Cannedy Jazz (big band)
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12:15 p.m.–1:45
p.m. – Don Maloney (solo guitar)
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2:15 p.m.–3:45
p.m. – Mark Zubia and Los Guys (rock)
-
4:15 p.m.–6 p.m.
– Beggars Clothes (folk-rock)
-
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Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts – North Entrance
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Noon–4 p.m. –
Shawn Greer (magician)
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Imagine
Nation/East Lawn
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Noon–4 p.m. –
Craig Davis (magician)
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Noon–4 p.m. –
Taylor Stilt Walkers
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MARCH 22,
SUNDAY
-
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Amphitheater
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11 a.m.–12:30
p.m. – Traveler (world music)
-
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
– Marmalade Skies (Beatles
covers)
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. –
Azz Izz Band (funk and reggae fusion)
-
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Fountain Stage
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11 a.m.–12:15
p.m. – Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band (big
band)
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12:45 p.m.–2:15
p.m. – Gabe Ayala (flamenco
guitar)
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2:45 p.m.–4:45
p.m. – Burnett Family Bluegrass (instrumental and
vocal harmonies)
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Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts – North Entrance
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Noon–4 p.m. –
Shawn Greer (magician)
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Imagine
Nation/East Lawn
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Noon–4 p.m. –
Taylor Stilt Walkers
PUBLIC ART
PROJECTSIn conjunction with the Scottsdale Arts
Festival, the Scottsdale Public Art Program has
commissioned Photoscopia, a unique,
interactive work of art by artist Vicki Leon. This
monumental working kaleidoscope enables visitors to
create beautiful geometric patterns, which can be
photographed and exhibited at the festival, or taken
home as a free souvenir.
Visitors also will
have the opportunity to learn about and create a piece
for the Scottsdale Public Art Program’s upcoming
Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project, a
traveling homage to the Great Barrier Reef, which will
be exhibited at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library in
April 2009. Designed and curated by Christine and
Margaret Wertheim, co-directors of The Institute for
Figuring, the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project
is a woolly celebration of higher geometry and feminine
handicraft and a testimony to the disappearing wonders
of the marine world. For more information visit
www.ScottsdaleCoralReef.com.
IMAGINE NATIONLocated
on the north side of Scottsdale City Hall, Imagine
Nation is open throughout the Scottsdale Arts Festival
and offers free arts activities and entertainment for
children and their families. This year’s theme, Bug
O’Rama: Small and Mighty!, explores the amazing and
often strange world of insects through a variety of
sights, sounds and hands-on art activities that engage
kids’ creativity and imaginations. Magicians, dancers
and stilt walkers also will perform throughout the
weekend. Imagine Nation is made possible by volunteers
from Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,
Scottsdale Public Art Program, Free Arts of Arizona,
Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, PeaceKids, Vista Del
Camino Community Center, Scottsdale Pride Commission and
City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation.
FOOD AND
BEVERAGESThe Scottsdale Arts Festival features a
tempting variety of delicious foods and refreshing
beverages available for sale throughout the grounds,
including tastings of specialty wines and beers offered
by Arcadia Farms in scenic Marshall Garden. Among the
other festival vendors are Alaskan Salmon Grill,
Barrie’s Original Kettle Korn, Big Belly’s BBQ Co.,
Crepe Tyme, Earthly Delights, Euro Gyro, The Gelato
Spot, Repicci’s Real Italian Ice of Arizona, San
Francisco Chocolate Factory and Shishkaberry’s.
FREE MUSEUM
ADMISSIONVisitors to the Scottsdale Arts Festival
enjoy free admission to the Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art, which features the exhibitions
At the Crossroads of American Photography: Callahan,
Siskind, Sommer and Seriously Funny
as well as artist James Turrell’s skyspace Knight
Rise. SMoCA is located next to the Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts at 7374 E. Second St.
FESTIVAL ARTWALKTo
kick off the Scottsdale Arts Festival in style, the
Scottsdale ArtWalk will present Festival ArtWalk: A
Glass Act on March 19 from 7–9 p.m. in downtown
Scottsdale. The event features more than a dozen top
glass artists from Scottsdale Arts District galleries
and the Scottsdale Arts Festival as well as a diverse
musical lineup, street performers and samples from
sponsors Café Carumba, Icelandic Glacial Waters and
Malee’s Thai on Main, among other restaurants. The
ArtWalk takes place just west of Scottsdale Road and
north and south of Indian School Road along Main Street,
Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Avenue. Free parking is
available throughout the downtown area. For more details
about Scottsdale ArtWalk or directions visit
www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSOpened in 1975, Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts presents a dynamic,
culturally diverse season of dance, jazz, classical and
world music, theater and satire. Approximately 1,000
performances, educational programs, festivals and other
events are showcased annually serving more than 300,000
people and contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s
high quality of life and vibrant arts scene.
Performances take place in the Center’s 838-seat
Virginia G. Piper Theater (closed for renovation during
the 2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage 2 as well as the
2,200-seat amphitheater on the grounds of the Scottsdale
Civic Center Mall and the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the
Galleria Corporate Centre. The Center’s youth education
and outreach programs reach more than 40,000 school
children each year, and its free programs are available
to the entire public. Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts also produces the popular Scottsdale
Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of
free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday afternoons
from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and
the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that
features free demonstrations of Native American arts and
culture from January to April. Open daily and during
performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories
for the home, toys for imaginative young minds,
recordings, books, greeting cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
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"Charity
Dine-Off"
Contest Starts
Feb. 13
at Silver Spur Saloon &
Eatery
Order special entrees to benefit Cave
Creek Film & Arts Festival, Cave Creek Merchants Chamber
of Commerce, Cave Creek Museum, and Desert Foothills
Theater
Contest runs
through March 31
- Non-profit with the most entrees ordered will win $500
(CAVE
CREEK) – The owners of Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery have
come up with a unique way to help local non-profits. The
"Charity Dine-Off"
event begins Friday, February 13 and pits four local
non-profits against each other in a fun contest to see
which charity's dish receives the most orders over a
six-week period. Silver Spur Saloon is located in the
heart of Cave Creek at 6245 E. Cave Creek Road in
Frontier Town.
"This
year is even more challenging for our local non-profits
since donations are down and they are no longer
receiving funding from the Town," said Marc Peagler,
proprietor of Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery. "We hope this
fun contest will increase awareness of each non-profit's
mission and raise much-needed funds for them."
The
restaurant's chef, Dave LaFave, created four new dishes
for each of the non-profits, priced at $15.95 each.
Representatives from the charities tasted the dishes and
then by means of a straw draw, chose their dish and
named it.
Each
time a patron orders one of the special dishes, 10
percent of that dish will be donated to the appropriate
non-profit. In addition, the charity with the most
dishes ordered at the end of the contest will win an
extra $500. The contest ends on Tuesday, March 31.
The four
new, delicious dishes are:
"Howling Coyote Medallions with Artful
Wine and Mushroom Sauce"
to benefit Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival:
Fillet
Medallions with Marsala wine and mushroom sauce and
sautéed vegetables on top of a bed of roasted garlic
mashed potatoes.
"The Merchant's Delight"
to benefit Cave Creek Merchants Chamber of Commerce:
Grilled
Pork Chops with home-made potato salad and spicy ranch
style beans.
"History Makin' Halibut with Pioneer
Potatoes"
to benefit Cave Creek Museum:
Pan-Seared Halibut topped with an orange butter sauce
and served with sautéed vegetables dusted with Parmesan
cheese and red potatoes roasted with rosemary and
garlic.
"Red, Hot and Lovely Stuffed Poblano
Pepper"
to benefit Desert Foothills Theater:
Deep-fried Stuffed Poblano Pepper stuffed with spicy
Ancho Chicken topped with a cream cheese sauce drizzled
with a red enchilada sauce and served with rice and
beans.
Peagler
said the Silver Spur Saloon plans to hold several
"Charity Dine-Off" contests throughout the year to
benefit as many local non-profits as possible. For
information or to make dining reservations, call
(480) 488-3317 or
visit
www.SilverSpurSaloon.com.
Patrons
visiting Frontier Town not only can dine at The Silver
Spur Saloon and Eatery, they can stroll through a myriad
of gift shops and view authentic artifacts from the Old
West, including covered wagons, and a 13 step hanging
gallows. Patrons can relax in the outdoor beer garden
and even have their hair cut in the old western
barber/beauty shop. Parking and admission is free.
The restaurant is also booking weddings, parties and
banquets through its
www.wonderfulweddings.com web site. |
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Greetings from Vogue Bistro!
Rated 5Stars by
by Cowgirl
Connoisseur
Valentine's Day approaching fast and many of you probably
considering having a special dinner. We can help you to make
this Valentine's Day the one to remember. On both dates
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th
Chef Aurore will treat you with exquisite dinner offerings
such as Whole Main Lobster roasted to perfection and served
with celery root flan, asparagus in lobster stock
sauce-----Lobster Tail poached in almond milk, served with
Catalonian saffron rice , and greens--- Fillet Mignon with
Potato Chateau, roasted greens, heirloom tomatoes, truffle
butter and Barbera wine sauce ---- to name a few. To top it
off we'll be serving a chocolate heart filled with gelato as
a special dessert. Most of our regular menu offerings will
be also available. We are having a great volume of
reservation requests, so please try to call us in advance
to assure availability. As a side note, we will be serving
the same menu on Friday 13th and currently there is a great
availability of seating on that day. As always we look
forward to make this special dinner the one to remember.
See you at Vogue Bistro !
To make a reservation please call 623 544 9109 or email to
RSVP@VOGUEBISTRO.COM
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Michael Fennelly Piano and
Megan Weston Soprano
Two extraordinary and versatile
talents - Both have appeared in Carnegie Hall and played
to audiences throughout the world.
Make
Your Valentine’s Day Complete Enjoy this evening of lush
romantic music Saturday,
February 14, 2009 at 7 pm
Tickets: Adults $15 - Museum Members $13 -
Teens $7 - Kids $5
Tickets can be purchased at the Museum store by phone
623-972-0635 with a credit card or at the door
Michael Fennelly
Following his sold-out
recital debut in Carnegie's Weill Hall, pianist Michael
Fennelly has toured the world with an array of dynamic
programs. Last year, he released his debut solo
recording, The Legend of Faust, on
One Soul Records and is currently preparing the follow
up CD, The Legend of Faust, Part Two,
with legendary producer Max Wilcox of RCA.
The native Californian
made his first concerto appearance at age ten, and
subsequently performed with many orchestras throughout
California, including the Orange County Philharmonic,
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, Santa Clara Symphony and
the South Coast Symphony Orchestra. While still in high
school, he was flown to New York as a last-minute
replacement for a soloist with the New York Virtuosi
Orchestra, and later performed Brahms' First Piano
Concerto in Germany.
More recently, he recorded
new concerti with the Manhattan Symphony, and performed
the Bach concerti with the Barge Festival. His recitals
have been broadcast on WQXR (New York City), NDR Radio
(Germany), and KSTA (Palo Alto). On film, he appeared as
the young Harry Truman (who initially trained to become
a concert pianist!) for PBS' American Experience.
Michael Fennelly is a Distinguished Guest Artist for
Olympia Cruises, a member of the German ensemble Hudson
Shad, and a performer for the Aristotle Onassis
Foundation, the Metropolitan Opera, and Allied Tours.
He was the United States
winner of the Horowitz Competition, and a prize-winner
of the Young Artist Peninsula Music Festival, the Young
Keyboard Artist Association, and the Artist
International Competition. He has performed in Moscow
Conservatory's International Chopin Symposium, New
York's Schoenberg Music Festival, and Italy's Wilhelm
Kempff Beethoven Seminar, and in master classes under
John O'Connor, Richard Goode, and Abbey Simon.
Michael Fennelly was
taught from age five by his mother, a successful piano
teacher, and his father, an avid amateur musician; he
continued his studies with Trula Whelan and Earl
Voorhies in California. He was a pupil of Dr. Nelita
True at the Eastman School of Music, where he was
awarded the prestigious Performer's Certificate, and was
then accepted into the studio of Byron Janis at the
Manhattan School of Music, where lie received the
school's special prize for chamber music and completed
his Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a dissertation on
Metric Structure.
In New York City, Dr.
Fennelly's current position as a staff pianist for The
Juilliard School has led to innumerable recitals with
every instrument and voice type. This year, he embarks
upon two tours of the Midwest from Minnesota to Montana,
performs across Germany and Belgium, and appears in
recital in New York, Georgia, California, and Maine.
Megan
Weston
Megan Weston
received superlative reviews for her portrayal of Lisa
in La sonnambula with the Orchestra
of St. Luke's conducted by Will Crutchfield at the
Caramoor International Music Festival. This past season,
Ms. Weston triumphed as Norina in Don Pasquale
with Lyric Opera San Diego, and sang Barber's
Knoxville: Summer of
1915 and
Copland's Poems of Emily Dickinson
with the San Diego Chamber Orchestra conducted by
Jung-Ho Pak. She recently debuted with the Cape Cod
Symphony, and sang Messiah solos
with the Choir of Hendon St. Mary, London, England under
the baton of Richard Morrison. Her upcoming engagements
include Jenny Lind in the US premiere of Chopin
and the Nightingale with the Sembrich
Festival in Lake George, NY, and concerts with the Bar
Harbor Festival, ME, Cape Cod Symphony, MA, Motyl
Chamber Ensemble, and New Music New York.
Hailed as "excellent"
(Opera News) and "magnificent" (KPBS), Megan Weston
first gained national attention in her San Diego Opera
debut as the underprivileged mill-girl, Lightfoot
McClendon, in the world premiere co-production of
Carlisle Floyd's Cold Sassy Tree.
Her performances have included Amore in
L'incoronazione di Poppea and Despina in
Cosi fan tutte with Utah Opera,
Olympia in Les contes d'Hoffmann
and Lapak in The Cunning Little Vixen
with Tulsa Opera, Carmina Burana
with the San Diego Symphony, Viennese operetta arias
with New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Mozart's
Coronation Mass at Carnegie Hall, and
many leading roles with Lyric Opera San Diego, including
Blondchen in Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail,
Lucy Lockit in Britten's The Beggar's Opera,
and Cunegonde in Candide.
Megan Weston won both the
Lee Schaenen Foundation Awards and Joyce Dutka Arts
Foundation Competition in 2006, and has received top
awards from the Gerda Lissner Foundation Awards,
Metropolitan Opera Western Regional Auditions, and the
Loren L. Zachary Competition among others. She has
collaborated with many important American composers
include Carlisle Floyd, Myron Fink, Henry Mollicone, and
Richard Wargo, and regularly gives lectures and readings
of new works for the Juilliard School.
Reviews
In concert with Cape
Cod Symphony Orchestra
"But the jewel in the
crown was Megan Weston, whose vivid presence and
radiant, seemingly effortlessly produced coloratura
voice lent wings to the artfully designed and skillfully
executed production... Glamorously gowned in bright red
satin, the attractive young soprano was as charming to
behold as to listen to and is my choice for the best
ever Christmas pops soloist."
Anna
Crebo,
Cape Cod Times
- December, 2007
As Lisa in La
sonnambula - Caramoor International Music Festival
"... a delightful
surprise, making the scorned innkeeper Lisa a touching,
tenderly comic figure, and displaying a gorgeous, light
lyric soprano."
Eric
Myers, Opera - January, 2006
"(Sumi Jo) was joined by a
strong cast.. .Megan Weston was persuasive as the
innkeeper, Lisa."
Jeremy
Eichler, The New York Times - July, 2005
"Megan Weston displayed
remarkable virtuosity and charm as Lisa." - Martin
Bernheimer, Financial Times - July, 2005
As Norina in Don
Pasquale - Lyric Opera San Diego
"...it is her acrobatic
coloratura and impeccable technique stealing the show;
her piercing sound and wicked characterization bring her
triumphantly through each aspect of her role."
Grace
Leslie, San
Diego Union- Tribune
- November, 2006
As Olympia in Les
contes d'Hoffmann - Tulsa Opera
".. .handled the
coloratura fireworks of "Les oiseaux dans la charmille"
with thrilling ease, giving a performance that was the
perfect mix of vocal control, physicality and humor. It
came close to stopping the show Saturday evening."
James
Watts, Tulsa
World -
April, 2004
Charles Lewis Sextet
No name in the jazz community commands more respect than
Charles Lewis,
the first jazz-category inductee of the Arizona Music
and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
His unique piano style reflects the sophistication of
Duke Ellington,
the humor and rhythm of Horace Silver, and strong Latin
influences.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at
2pm Adults $15 - Members $13
Charles
Lewis
Charles Lewis was born in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1933. He began performing
on piano at church functions when he was only 7 years
old. Some of his earliest musical influences include
Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gelespie, John
Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Nat King Cole.
Charles moved to
Arizona in 1953 when he enrolled at Arizona State
University. He began performing at the famous 7th Ave.
Elks Club jams in 1954. He played with several bands
before forming his own band, The Charles Lewis Quintet.
He landed a gig at the Playboy Club in Phoenix in 1961.
Renee Patrick
She is driven by true passion and love of music. Her
music is shockingly honest and emotionally charged
Her father was a member of the world renowned Ink Spots,
inducted in the Doo Wop Hall of Fame in 1997
Wednesday,
February 11, 2009 7pm
$8 Adults - $7 Members
Michael Fennelly Piano
and Megan Weston Soprano
Two extraordinary and versatile talents, both have
appeared in Carnegie Hall and played to audiences
throughout the world.
Enjoy this evening of lush romantic music on Valentines
Day
Saturday,
February 14, 2009 7pm
Adults $15 - Museum Members $13 - Teens $7 - Kids
$5
Charles Lewis Sextet
No name in the jazz community commands more respect than
Charles Lewis,
the first jazz-category inductee of the Arizona Music
and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
His unique piano style reflects the sophistication of
Duke Ellington,
the humor and rhythm of Horace Silver, and strong Latin
influences.
Sunday,
February 15, 2009 at 2pm
Adults $15 - Members $13
Barb Catlin Trio
Barb was named by
Downbeat Magazine as a “Player to Catch” (March
1999)
Wednesday,
February 18, 2009 7pm
$8 Adults - $7 Members
2009 Symphony of
the Southwest Chamber Music Series
STRING QUARTET
plus PV United Methodist Choir
featuring the elegant classics of Mozart and Mendelssohn
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2:30 pm
Adults $15 - Members $13 - Surprise Residents $11 -
Teens $7 - Kids $5
The Symphony of the Southwest is supported by a grant
from the Surprise taxpayers
administered by the Surprise Arts and Cultural Advisory
Board
The Arizona Ragtyme-jazztyme Society
is proud to present from
Montreal
MIMI BLAIS
Pianist
and “Queen of Ragtime”
Saturday, February 28, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Adults: $10
West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts -
Surprise, AZ 85374
Call 623-972-0635 or visit
www.wvam.org
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COMEDIAN LILY TOMLIN TO
PERFORM BENEFIT SHOW
An
Evening with Lily Tomlin
March 7, 2009, Saturday @ 8 p.m. Presented
at Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts will present An Evening with Lily Tomlin
on March 7, 2009, at the historic Orpheum Theatre in
downtown Phoenix. The event benefits the Center’s youth
education and outreach programs and is sponsored by SRP,
Eide Bailly LLP and the Richard and Deborah Felder
Foundation.
Single tickets are
available for $75–$85 through
www.ticketmaster.com or (866) 448-7849.
A limited number of premium tickets are available for
$155 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts’ development office at (480) 874-4662. These
tickets include premium seating for the performance and
a post-show champagne and dessert reception with Lily
Tomlin on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre.
One of America’s foremost comedians, Lily Tomlin has
had an extraordinary entertainment career that has
brought her acclaim on television, film, stage and more.
Tomlin rose to fame as a regular on Rowan & Martin’s
Laugh-In with her hilarious characterizations of the
irascible telephone operator Ernestine and devilish
6-year-old Edith Ann. Since then, she has earned an
astonishing six Emmys, two Tonys and a Grammy, among
many other awards.
Tomlin was nominated for an Oscar in Robert Altman’s
Nashville and starred with Jane Fonda and Dolly
Parton in 9 to 5. Her performance in Jane
Wagner’s critically acclaimed one-woman play The
Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
was followed by a coast-to-coast, 14-city tour. And she
has made her mark on hit TV shows like Murphy Brown,
Will & Grace and The West Wing.
Performed with her usual wit and panache, An Evening
with Lily Tomlin is a laugh-filled journey through
Tomlin’s classic characters and remarkable career, with
a few surprises on the side.
LOCATION AND PARKINGThe Orpheum Theatre is located at
203 W. Adams St. in downtown Phoenix. Parking
accommodations are available at the Wells Fargo Bank
Plaza Garage or the Renaissance Garage (First Avenue
just south of Adams Street), the Wells Fargo surface lot
(northeast corner of Second Avenue and Adams Street) and
the First American Title surface lot (north side of
Monroe Street between Second and Third Avenues). Event
parking is typically between $5 and $7.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSOpened in
1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents
a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance, jazz,
classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs,
festivals and other events are showcased annually
serving more than 300,000 people and contributing
substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and
vibrant arts scene. Performances take place in the
Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater (closed for
renovation during the 2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage
2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater on the grounds
of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the 326-seat
Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate Centre. The
Center’s youth education and outreach programs reach
more than 40,000 school children each year, and its free
programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular
Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a
series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and
the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that
features free demonstrations of Native American arts and
culture from January to April. Open daily and during
performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories
for the home, toys for imaginative young minds,
recordings, books, greeting cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW TO REACH USScottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts 7380 East Second Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Box
Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787) TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org E-mail:
info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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UltraStar Cinemas Announces Screening of
Live Broadcast,NBA ALL-STAR
Saturday Night
Fans in Arizona to Witness First Nationwide NBA 3D HD
Event
Surprise,
Ariz. –
UltraStar Cinemas announces its screening of the 2009
NBA All-Star Saturday Night, live in 3D HD, in
partnership with Cinedigm, the NBA and Turner Sports.
UltraStar Cinemas, a movie theater company known for
its highly-advanced technologies and exclusive Pure
Digital Cinema® experience will show the NBA All-Star
Saturday Night at four of its theater locations
including its Surprise, Arizona theater.
Across the U.S., 80
digitally-equipped theaters will screen the live
sporting event, representing the first-ever fully
marketed deal to deliver an NBA sporting event to the
public in live 3D HD. The 24th annual NBA All-Star
Saturday Night broadcast, expected to be one of the
year's most watched sporting events, is scheduled to
begin on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
MST.
NBA fans will be able to cheer from the equivalent of
courtside seats as the leagues' top players compete in
the several major events:
-
Haeir Shooting Stars
– 2008 champion Team San Antonio: David Robinson,
Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon
-
Playstation Skills Challenge
– 2008 champion Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams
-
Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout
– 2008 champion Toronto Raptors
forward Jason Kapono
-
Sprite Slam Dunk
– 2008 champion Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at
www.UltraStarMovies.com. All online ticket purchases
receive priority seating.
UltraStar
Surprise Pointe 14 Cinemas is located in the Shoppes at
Surprise Pointe, 13649 N. Litchfield Rd.
(southeast corner of Waddell and Litchfield roads). For
more information contact the movie line (623) 584-3838.
ABOUT
ULTRASTAR CINEMAS
Based in San Diego, Calif., UltraStar Cinemas, a pioneer
in the digital theater industry, is the first company in
the world to fully equip all its theaters with Pure
Digital Cinema® powered by DLP Cinema® Technology and is
also the exclusive home of the cutting-edge technology.
Now operating 120 screens at 11 California locations and
2 Arizona location with several new theaters planned to
open over the next few years. Since opening its first
theater in 1999, UltraStar has remained committed to
providing the highest quality film experience continuing
to build lasting relationships within the communities it
serves. For more information, visit
www.UltraStarMovies.com.
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Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman
Desert Dance Theatre presents “ Sister
Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman” in celebration of
African American History Month
on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
at the Chandler Center for the Arts at 7:30pm. Pre-show
event begins at 7:00pm including African arts and crafts
vendors.
The opening half of the performance will
begin at 7:30pm featuring AXE Capoeira Arizona. The
main feature of the evening performance is “Sister
Moses,” a beautiful story of a courageous woman’s
determination to free her people from slavery through the
Underground Railroad. She was one of America’s first
liberated woman of color, who fought against all odds for
the sake of freedom and equality.
This powerful dance drama features Desert
Dance Theatre with Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman,
dramatic narration by Renee Morgan Brooks, African
drumming and music direction by Step Raptis,
accompaniment by String Sounds and traditional
spirituals sung by a choral ensemble featuring baritone
soloist, Greg Dansby. “Sister Moses” promises
to entertain and enlighten its audiences.
Desert Dance Theatre
is a contemporary dance company known for its diverse modern
dance repertory, interdisciplinary collaborations, and major
thematic productions which address important historical as
well as current issues. Now in its 30th season, the company
prides itself as the longest continuing dance company in
Arizona.
Axe Capoeira Arizona
is an Afro-Brazilian Performance Dance Troupe located in
Tempe, Arizona. This troupe is one of the most dynamic,
energetic and exciting performance dance troupe on the west
coast today receiving rave reviews at all of their
performances! Capoeira is a martial art dance that was
developed over 400 years ago by the African Slaves in
Brazil. This art has elements of aspects of dance,
acrobatics, music, art and self-defense.
Don’t miss this exciting performance of
music, dance and drama!
These performances are co-sponsored by
Bologna Elementary, Chandler Unified School District.
For more information contact Desert Dance Theatre at
480-962-4584.
WHO?
DESERT DANCE
THEATRE
WHAT?
SISTER MOSES: THE STORY OF HARRIET TUBMAN
WHEN?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
PERFORMANCE TIME?
7:30pm
WHERE?
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ
PERFORMANCE COST?
$15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $10 Students
(Special Group discounts available)
BUY TICKETS?
Tickets at CCA Box
Office, 480-782-2680 or
www.chandlercenter.org.
PRE-SHOW EVENT?
7:00pm Includes
African arts & crafts vendors
PRE-SHOW INFO?
Call Desert Dance Theatre, 480-962-4584
SCHOOL MATINEES?
Wednesday, February 24, 2009 at 9:45am & 11:30am
RESERVATIONS?
Call 480-962-4584 for reservation, cost and details
or
www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
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RISING
JAZZ STAR ESPERANZA SPALDING TO
PERFORM AS PART OF CABARET SERIES
Esperanza Spalding Feb. 28, 2009, Saturday @ 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Atrium
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts will feature bassist, vocalist and
composer Esperanza Spalding as part of the Infiniti
Cabaret Series on Feb. 28, 2009. The performance is
sponsored by Infiniti and presented by Arlene and
Michael Lanes with additional support provided by
National Endowment for the Arts. The Steinway piano is
available to the series through the generosity of
Steinway of Phoenix.
Performed in the Center’s newly renovated atrium, this
intimate, cabaret-style show offers table seating for
two to four people as well as wine and food available
for purchase from Arcadia Farms. Tickets are available
for $25 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or the box office
at (480) 994-ARTS (2787). Seating is limited.
A musical prodigy, 24-year-old Esperanza Spalding has
earned widespread acclaim for her uncanny instrumental
chops, a siren voice that spans three languages and
composing and arranging skills that weave together the
best of the traditional and the progressive.
Spalding was raised in a multi-lingual household and
neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, and inspired to pursue
music at the age of 4 after watching classical cellist
Yo Yo Ma perform on an episode of Mister Rogers’
Neighborhood. Within a year, she had essentially
taught herself to play the violin well enough to land a
spot in The Chamber Music Society of Oregon, a community
orchestra that was open to both children and adult
musicians. She stayed with the group for 10 years,
rising to the rank of concertmaster. By age 15, Spalding
had discovered the bass, along with all of the
non-classical avenues that the instrument could open for
her. Before long she was playing blues, funk, hip-hop
and a variety of other styles on the local club circuit.
At 16, Spalding enrolled in the music program at
Portland State University before transferring to Berklee
College of Music in Boston, where, after three years of
accelerated study, she not only earned her bachelor’s in
music, but also signed on as an instructor in 2005 at
the age of 20 – the youngest faculty member in the
history of the college.
Spalding has toured and recorded with a number of
leading artists, including guitarist Pat Metheny, singer
Patti Austin and saxophonist Joe Lovano, and she was the
2005 recipient of the prestigious Boston Jazz Society
scholarship for outstanding musicianship. Spalding
released her self-titled debut album in May 2008, which
has earned accolades for its fresh approach and
innovative fusion of jazz, soul, pop, world music and
more. Joining Spalding at Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts will be Otis Brown on drums, Leo
Genovese on piano and Ricardo Vogt on guitar.
UPCOMING
CABARETS
Infiniti Cabaret Series: Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues
May 9, 2009, Saturday @ 8 p.m.
New fans and longtime followers of Corky Siegel’s blues
career have been quick to embrace his genre-busting
“Chamber Blues,” which feature Corky on harmonica and
piano, The West End String Quartet and percussionist
Frank Donaldson. The freshly innovative sound captures
the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with
the emotional melodic style of blues, all within an
intimate chamber setting. Siegel has boldly discovered
the musical and cultural boundaries between two distinct
and important musical forms, and just as boldly
dissolved them.
LOCATION
AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at
7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks
south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of
Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public
parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos
restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free
parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at
East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic
Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
performance accommodations to enhance audience members’
experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL)
interpretation or live audio description with two weeks
advance notice. Assisted listening devices and
wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box
office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for
further details. Please inquire about services when
ordering tickets.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of
dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and
satire. Approximately 1,000 performances, educational
programs, festivals and other events are showcased
annually serving more than 300,000 people and
contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality
of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take place
in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater
(closed for renovation during the 2008–09 season) and
136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater
on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and
the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate
Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach
programs reach more than 40,000 school children each
year, and its free programs are available to the entire
public. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts also
produces the popular Scottsdale Arts Festival every
March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music
festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January to
April; and Native Trails, a collaboration with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale Convention &
Visitors Bureau that features free demonstrations of
Native American arts and culture from January to April.
Open daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for
imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting
cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW TO
REACH USScottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts 7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787)
TDD: (480) 874-4694 Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org E-mail:
info@sccarts.org Fax: (480)
874-4699
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HAUNTED SALOON
TONIGHT (Tuesday, February 3) 10PM Eastern / 7PM Pacific:
Don't miss the hit "Live" Internet TV show, HAUNTED SALOON
at
http://www.HauntedSaloon.com;
the world's first "Live" internet western is now in its
third season! Thanks to all of you, we now have viewers in
95 countries and over 920,000 views of YouTube video clips!
Tonight's "Live" saloon guest is Pat Kelly, descendant of
Dan Kelly who was legally hanged in Tombstone for his
involvement in the Bisbee Massacre. Did you miss the show?
Check out video clips of all past shows at:
http://www.youtube.com/hauntedsaloon
Thank you to everyone for your continued support of the
show. We'll see ya'll TONIGHT "Live" from the Haunted
Saloon! —Ike
http://HauntedSaloon.com
http://TombstoneArizona.com
http://www.youtube.com/hauntedsaloon |
February is "Authors
Month" at Cave Creek Museum
Museum will also host
"Don't Mine If I Do!" Children's Program on
Sun., Feb. 8
(CAVE
CREEK) – Critically-acclaimed author Nancy E. Turner
is among the featured presenters during the February
Authors Month at Cave Creek Museum. The Museum will
also host a children's program about mining on
Sunday, February 8.
Located at 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek Museum features
an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic
artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans,
miners, ranchers and pioneers. The February event
schedule follows:
Authors Month
Saturday, February 7 from 2 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. -- Author Rita Ackerman
Rita Ackerman is the author of O.K. Corral
Postscript: The Death of Ike Clanton, the follow-up
story behind the life of Ike Clanton after the historic
event at O.K. Corral. Ackerman will preface her talk on
how she came to be swept up in genealogy research with
her trip to Tombstone, and the subsequent start of a new
career in genealogical and historical research.
Saturday, February 14 from 2 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. -- Author Jack San Felice
Jack San Felice has written and lectured about the
Superstition Mountains and nearby areas. When Silver
was King is his fourth historical novel which
focuses on miners, prospectors and other characters
involved in the famous mine that produced millions of
dollars of silver between 1875 and 1887.
Saturday, February 21
from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
– Gary Fillmore
Gary Fillmore's new book, All Aboard! The Life and
Work of Marjorie Reed, is the first
comprehensive biography of this famous
Western painter, who spent more than 30 years living in
Arizona.
Reed was best known for her 110
canvas collection depicting various
scenes along the Butterfield Overland Stage Trail from
San Francisco to Tipton, Missouri. The historic mail
route celebrated its 150th Anniversary in
September. Fillmore's beautifully illustrated 264-page
hard cover book includes more than 400 color plates of
Reed's work and never before published personal
photographs.
Saturday, February 28 from 2 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. -- Author Nancy E. Turner.
Turner's books: These is My Words, Sarah's Quilt, The
Star Garden, and The Water and The Blood have
received overwhelming acclaim. She has been in demand
for speaking and book signing events for the last two to
three years. Her books have been compared to Larry
McMurtry's Pulitzer-winning Lonesome Dove with
their grand sweep of history, adventure, love and
unforgettable characters.
Children's Program:
Sunday, February
8 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
-- "Don't Mine
If I Do!"
The family that mines together…does it at Cave Creek
Museum. Discover the history of mining around Cave Creek
and Carefree in this afternoon family program. Look for
gold while working a sluice or panning. Try crushing ore
on an arrastra, an old Spanish mining technology. Then,
gather your parents and siblings, form a team, and play
against other families in the chocolate chip cookie
mining game. This family program is free, however,
reservations are required.
Cave Creek Museum
hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to
4:30 p.m., and Fri. from
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance
fees during regular hours are $3 for adults, and $2 for
seniors and students over age 12. Group tours: $2 per
person.
For
information about Cave Creek Museum and its programs,
call (480) 488-2764, or visit
www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
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WINTER
RANGE ROUNDUP February 28, 2008
SASS and MSA would like to invite you to a Mounted Shooting
Event to be held in conjunction with the ‘Winter Range’ SASS
National Action Shooting Championship which is taking place
February 25 through March 1, 2009. This exciting mounted
shooting event is once again evidence that teamwork works!
We listen to our members, and are here to offer options and
opportunities for you – all in one place. The Ben Avery
Shooting Range is transformed into an Old West town where
you will be treated to a host of vendors, shopping and
entertainment; along with all of the mounted shooting
competition you can handle. Take advantage of this two day
event where you can get the best of both worlds as SASS and MSA once again fill the arena with horses and great mounted
shooters.
“WINTER RANGE ROUNDUP” February 28,
2008 SASS Mounted Shooting 4 Stages ** SASS Triple
Points $65.00 entry Champion Buckle to Overall Male and
Female Luck of the draw for 2 free entries to SASS Main
Match at End of Trail 2009 (non-transferable); 4 free SASS
annual memberships All SASS Rules apply
March 1, 2009 MSA Jackpot Match
50% payback for Main Match 60% payback for 20X Eliminator
All MSA Rules apply ** Earn points toward qualifying for one
of the 12 Championship Saddles awarded at the MSA World
Registration is onsite ONLY for both matches. Event Match
Director will be T. C. Thorstensen Water will be
available for horses. Bring your own feed and shavings.
Portable corrals are okay.
Camping - The campground is open only to registered
shooters. The campground has three restrooms with showers,
two group fire rings and a dump station for guests. The
campground has 95 sites: 54 sites have water and electrical
hookups, with a $25.00 daily fee. 41 sites have no utilities
and are available for self-contained units or tent use, with
a $10.00 daily fee. There is additional dry camping
available near the mounted arena for $10.00 daily fee.
Campsites must be reserved through the main range office and
are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is
7 a.m. to range close, check-out is at noon. Quiet hours are
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Maximum stay is 14 days. For reservations
call (623) 582-8313 or request a reservation online.
Camping fees must be paid in advance at the main range
office. Rates are $25 daily fee for sites with electric and
water hookup and $10 daily fee for non-utility sites.
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is located at 4044 W. Black
Canyon Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona 85086; phone (623) 582-8313.
For more information phone T.C. Thorstensen at (602)
283-3256. See you there !!
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OFF-BROADWAY
HIT MY FIRST TIME
OPENS AT THEATER 4301
My First Time
Feb.
13–March 15, 2009
Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday @ 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
matinees @ 2 p.m.
Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, Scottsdale
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts will present the hit Off-Broadway comedy
My First Time from Feb. 13–March 15, 2009, at
Theater 4301 in downtown Scottsdale. The performances
are presented with support from Leslie Dashew and Jack
Salisbury.
Single tickets are
available for $38 through the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or the box office
at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).
An acclaimed new
play in the style of The Vagina Monologues, My
First Time features four actors telling real stories
– from the hysterical to the heartbreaking – about first
sexual experiences. In 1998, nearly a decade before the
rise of blogging, a Web site was created that allowed
people to anonymously share their own stories about
their “First Times.” The site became an instant
phenomenon with more than 40,000 stories pouring in from
around the globe that were silly, sweet, absurd, funny,
straight, gay, shy, sexy and everything in between.
These true stories and all of the unique characters in
them are brought to life in this unforgettable play
written by Ken Davenport and starring Valley actors
Roxanne Garcia, Vi Flaten, Joshua Yeatts and Dion
Johnson.
These performances
contain adult themes and language.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Theater 4301 is located in the Galleria Corporate Centre
at 4301 Scottsdale Road on the corner of Drinkwater
Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in downtown Scottsdale, one
block east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available
in the Galleria Corporate Centre parking garage.
ACCESSIBILITY
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
performance accommodations to enhance audience members’
experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL)
interpretation or live audio description with two weeks
advance notice. Assisted listening devices and
wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box
office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for
further details. Please inquire about services when
ordering tickets.
GROUP
DISCOUNTS
A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15
or more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call
(480) 874-4690 for more information.STUDENT
DISCOUNTS
Students with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one
per student) 72 hours before any performance at the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office.
Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are
not accepted.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of
dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and
satire. Approximately 1,000 performances, educational
programs, festivals and other events are showcased
annually serving more than 300,000 people and
contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality
of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take place
in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater
(closed for renovation during the 2008–09 season) and
136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater
on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and
the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate
Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach
programs reach more than 40,000 school children each
year, and its free programs are available to the entire
public. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts also
produces the popular Scottsdale Arts Festival every
March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music
festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January to
April; and Native Trails, a collaboration with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale Convention &
Visitors Bureau that features free demonstrations of
Native American arts and culture from January to April.
Open daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for
imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting
cards and more. The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW TO
REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 East
Second Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Box Office: (480)
994-ARTS (2787) TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
E-mail:
info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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Spend
Valentine's Day Weekend in Camp Verde
(Phoenix, Arizona -
January 22, 2009) - Enjoy the Town of
Camp Verde's Pecan
and Wine Festival, and then join the troops of the Tenth
Cavalry Association, Buffalo Soldiers, as they provide
living history presentations at Fort Verde State Historic
Park. The event will take place
Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on
Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 8 a.m. to noon.
They will be dressed
in period replica uniforms and equipment issued by the
United States Army during the 1870s Indian War period.
Members of this troop have appeared in feature films,
commercials, historical videos, parades and reenactments.
The first Buffalo
Soldiers troop serving at Fort Verde was Troop I, 10th
Cavalry of the Buffalo Soldiers. It was organized in 1866
and came to Fort Verde in 1885, following a distinguished
record of military service during the Indian Wars of the
Western frontier.
For more information
about the activities at Fort Verde State Historic Park call
(928) 567-3275. For more information about the Pecan and
Wine Festival contact the Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce at
(928) 567-9294. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in
downtown Camp Verde, Arizona. Take I-17 to Hwy 260 (east).
Turn left on Main Street to 125 E. Holloman St. and go two
blocks down on the right side.
Park Entrance Fee is
$3 per person for children and adults aged 14 & up. Youths
aged 13 to 17 years of age will be charged $1 per person.
There is no charge for children 12 years of age or younger.
Arizona State Parks offers a free Annual Pass to disabled
veterans living in Arizona for those qualified at 100%
disability.
For information about
Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the
Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit
the website at azstateparks.com.
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Arizona
Statehood Days Feb
14-15th at Pioneer Living History Village Exit 225
west of I-17 with dignitaries, politicians and more!
Located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix, you'll visit
over 90 acres of an old 1800's town, with no cars or smog!
Just authentic buildings and historically accurate
reproductions.All of this, plus a blacksmith shop, sheriff's
office and jail, complete ranch complex, and costumed
interpreters including cowboys, lawmen, and lovely Victorian
ladies - await you at Pioneer Living History Village,
Arizona's most authentic Old West town. Don't miss out on
this bit of history!
Call for more details 623-465-1052 |
No surprise to me! |
Border Patrol
Agents
Ignacio Ramos and
Jose Compean Sentences
Commuted
President George W. Bush on Monday commuted the prison
sentences of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents whose
convictions for shooting a Mexican drug dealer ignited
fierce debate about illegal immigration. Our source says
they will be released about March 20th.
Ramos and Jose Compean, who tried to cover up the shooting,
were sentenced amid public outcry of injustice. Many saw the
harsh 10-year prison
sentence too long argued that the agents were merely doing
their jobs, defending the American border against criminals.
Petitions, bike runs to raise funds for their families and
daily emails spread the word that this was a wrong that
needed to be corrected. Bush's action was
welcomed by both Republican and Democratic members of
Congress. They became a rallying point among
conservatives and frequent topic on talk shows where their
supporters hailed them as heroes. Nearly the entire
bipartisan congressional delegation from Texas and other
lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle pleaded
with Bush to grant them clemency.
Bush didn't pardon the men for their crimes, but decided
instead to commute their prison sentences because he
believed they were excessive and that they had already
suffered the loss of their jobs, freedom and reputations, a
senior administration official said.
Compean and Ramos, who have served about two years of their
sentences, are expected to be released from prison within
the next two months. |
Patton Oswalt Feb 13-15 at Tempe
Improv
A Truly Rare Club Appearance!
From the ground breaking original Comedians of Comedy Tour
featuring himself, Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford & Brian
Posehn. Patton was most recently heard as the main voice in
Pixar's animated film "Rattatouille" as well boasts
appearances in The King of Queens, Seinfeld, News Radio,
MTV's Human Giant, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Reno 911, Comedy
Central's Roasts of William Shatner, Flava Flav & Lewis
Black's The Root of All Evil. In addition he can also be
seen regularly on Jimmy Kimmel Live & Late Night with Conan
O'Brien. This show will sell out, buy tickets early! |
David
Alan Grier Feb19-22 at Tempe Improv
Most audiences will recognize him as one of the principle
cast members of the acclaimed television series "In Living
Color" - where he helped to create some of that show's most
memorable characters. In addition, Grier has gained
recognition for his numerous feature film roles, including
15 MINUTES, BOOMERANG, JUMANJI, RETURN TO ME and STREAMERS,
and most recently he was seen in BEWITCHED with Nicole
Kidman and Will Ferrell, TIPTOES with Matthew McConaughey,
Gary Oldman and Kate Beckinsale, and THE WOODSMAN with Kevin
Bacon, Benjamin Bratt, Mos Def and Eve. Most recently David
was seen in the movie LITTLE MAN starring the Wayans
brothers.
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Mitch Fatel at Tempe
Improv Feb 26-Mar1
The number one requested comedian on Satellite Radio, Mitch
has appeared numerous times on both the "Late Show with
David Letterman" and the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno". One
of the few performers to appear on Dr. Katz, Professional
Therapist twice, his episodes are still in demand and traded
around the country. In 2006 he took home honors as "Best
Comedian" at the prestigious HBO Aspen Comedy Festival and
on April 6th his new half hour stand up special debuted on
Comedy Central to rave reviews. Mitch is currently in
negotiations with several networks for his new TV show which
will be in production soon. In addition, his CD "Miniskirts
and Muffins" is one of the Top 10 comedy cd's on Apple's i-tunes
further cementing his status as a bonfied comedy star. Catch
him now while you still can.
** This Show Is Not For The Easily Offended **
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An
Affair With The Arts
featuring artists, craftsmen and musicians from around
the southwest
Come to your senses and join us
Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8, 2009 from 10 am
to 5 pm
17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th
Ave and Bell Road)
Surprise, Arizona 85374
www.wvam.org
Admission: Adults $3, Teens $2.00 Kids and Members
free
An Affair With The Arts
is an outdoor arts festival held at the West Valley Art
Museum in Surprise during the fall and spring each year.
This festive event showcases juried fine artists working
in mediums from brilliant oils to glorious glass. Live
music and great food romance both the ear and palate. A
fine art silent auction furthers the up-beat
atmosphere. Indoors one discovers exciting and powerful
exhibitions the Museum has become known for. This is a
fun time where you can abandon your inhibitions and have
An Affair With The Arts.
The An Affair With The Arts
at the West Valley Art Museum includes 75 skilled
artists from Arizona and surrounding states that are
showing and selling their work around the Museum for two
fun-filled days. Every year art lovers and collectors
return to see newly created artistic works by prominent
and emerging artists. Traditional and innovative
materials and styles are showcased including sculptural
works in clay, glass, metal, wood, marble, and found
objects. Other fine art mediums will include oil,
watercolor, acrylics, photography, and glass mosaic.
The art ranges in size from the perfect fit for a wall,
desk, or shelf to monumental sized pieces. The event
raises critical funds that helps continue the
outstanding educational and cultural opportunities the
Museum offers the community.
Come to your senses
and join the
West Valley Art
Museum for An
Affair with the Arts
Juried Fine Artists showcasing their work# Food that
will romance your palate#
Live Music
Silent auction items from participating artists#
Demonstrating Artists Exciting Exhibitions#Family Fun
"West Valley Art Museum" pastel by Julia Bullock Daisies photo by Pat Kelly
represented in the Spring 09 festival
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Craig
Shoemaker at Tempe Improv March 5 -8th
Craig Shoemaker was named Comedian of the Year by the
American Comedy Awards, has performed at every major comedy
venue in the country and was seen by over two million people
last year. In addition he was voted one of the top 20
stand-up specials on Comedy Central. As an actor, Craig has
been seen in Safe House, Scream 2, Dark Honeymoon and his
own movie The Lovemaster, winning "Best Film" honors at the
Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles.
Craig most recently wrote, produced and starred in the film,
Totally Baked: A Pot-u-mentary - a movie which was conceived
from his own son asking if he had ever smoked marijuana. The
film was released in theaters on April 20, 2007 and has
since become a hit among fans everywhere.
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Music at the Museum for
Feb 2009
All Concert Tickets can
be purchased at the Museum Store
by phone 623-972-0635
with a credit card or at the door
John Shea Quartet
Enjoy
his fresh piano style and creative play on old jazz
standards
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 7 pm
$8
Adults - $7 Members
Kathleen Berger
soprano
An
evening of pure vocal music from some of the great
operas
One cannot overlook the extraordinary quality of her
voice
Accompanied by Eric Malson on
piano
Sunday,
February 8, 2009 2pm
Adults
$15 - Members $13 - Teens $7 - Kids $5
Renee Patrick
She is
driven by true passion and love of music. Her music is
shockingly honest and emotionally charged
Her father was a member of the world renowned Ink Spots,
inducted in the Doo Wop Hall of Fame in 1997
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7pm
$8
Adults - $7 Members
Michael Fennelly
Piano and
Megan Weston Soprano
Two
extraordinary and versatile talents, both have appeared
in Carnegie Hall and played to audiences throughout the
world.
Enjoy this evening of lush romantic music on Valentines
Day
Saturday,
February 14, 2009 7pm
Adults
$15 - Museum Members $13 - Teens $7 - Kids $5
Charles Lewis Sextet
No name
in the jazz community commands more respect than Charles
Lewis,
the
first jazz-category inductee of the Arizona Music and
Entertainment Hall of Fame.
His
unique piano style reflects the sophistication of Duke
Ellington,
the
humor and rhythm of Horace Silver, and strong Latin
influences.
Sunday,
February 15, 2009 at 2pm
Adults
$15 - Members $13
Barb Catlin Trio
Barb
was named by Downbeat Magazine as a “Player to
Catch” (March 1999)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7pm
$8
Adults - $7 Members
2009 Symphony of the
Southwest Chamber Music Series
STRING QUARTET plus PV
United Methodist Choir
featuring the elegant classics of Mozart and Mendelssohn
Sunday,
February 22, 2009 2:30 pm
Adults
$15 - Members $13 - Surprise Residents $11 - Teens
$7 - Kids $5
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The Symphony of the Southwest is
supported by a grant from the Surprise taxpayers
administered by the Surprise Arts and
Cultural Advisory Board
The Arizona
Ragtyme-jazztyme Society
is
proud to present from Montreal
MIMI BLAIS
Pianist and “Queen of
Ragtime”
Saturday, February 28,
2009 7:00 p.m.
Adults: $10
West
Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts -
Surprise, AZ 85374
Call 623-972-0635 or visit www.wvam.org
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The US
Census Bureau has announced they are hiring for Census
Takers $18.00 per
hours
Now! Anyone interested should
apply at
the U.S. Census Bureau or link to
http://www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php
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APRIL 2009 @
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Sejong and Gil
Shaham
April 3, 2009
, Friday @ 8 p.m.
Presented at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale
Single ticket: $58 Internationally acclaimed violinist
Gil Shaham returns to Scottsdale for this very special
performance with Sejong, the unique, conductor-less
string ensemble renowned for its cohesiveness, beautiful
sound and refreshing musical style. One of today’s most
virtuosic and engaging classical artists, Shaham is
sought after throughout the world for concerto
appearances with leading orchestras and conductors, as
well as for recital and ensemble appearances on the
great concert stages and at the most prestigious
festivals. Since its inception in 1995, the New
York-based Sejong has performed on major stages
throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Envisioned as a “cultural ambassador” by Artistic
Director Hyo Kang, a faculty member of The Juilliard
School and Yale University, Sejong brings together 14
individually distinguished solo and chamber musicians
hailing from eight different nations.
Celebrating the
200th anniversaries of Haydn and Mendelssohn, this
special program will feature Haydn’s Violin Concerto in
G and Violin Concerto in C as well as Mendelssohn’s
Octet.Presented with support from Linda and Sherman
Saperstein
Concerts
Under the Stars:
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
April 11, 2009
Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Presented at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
AmphitheaterSingle ticket: $38More than anything else,
Poncho Sanchez is a storyteller. And, as leader of the
most popular Latin jazz group in the world today, it’s
his congas and seasoned ensemble that do the talking.
Live in concert or on recordings, they spin vivacious
tales that pay homage to the glories of a half-century
tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged
with bebop. On his latest album, Raise Your Hand,
Sanchez and his legendary band explore traditional salsa
and Cuban music, bebop-rooted and West Coast-seasoned
Latin jazz and vintage Latin soul – a spicy amalgam of
R&B and funk.This performance is part of the Concerts
Under the Stars Series sponsored by Scottsdale League
for the Arts. The Steinway piano is available to the
series through the generosity of Steinway of Phoenix.
Girls
Night: The Musical
April 14–May 3, 2009
Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday @ 7:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday @ 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees @ 2
p.m.Presented at Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate
Centre, Scottsdale Single ticket: $38
Girls Night: The Musical
packed the house at its 2007 U.S. premiere at Theater
4301 and now it’s back for a limited return engagement!
A touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ look at
life, Girls Night follows five friends in their
30s and 40s during a wild and outrageous girls night out
at a karaoke bar. Friends since their teens, they have
all had their fair share of heartache and tragedy, joy
and success. Among the characters are Carol the party
girl, blunt Anita who tells it like it is, Liza and her
“issues,” boring Kate the designated driver and Sharon,
the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist
tagging along. Together, they reminisce about their
younger days, celebrate their current lives and look to
the future, all the while belting out classic anthems,
from I Will Survive to Girls Just Want to Have
Fun.
Jeffrey
Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations
Musical Pictures
April 23, 2009Thursday
@ 7:30 p.m.Presented at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,
ScottsdaleSingle ticket: $38 American pianist Jeffrey
Siegel has been a soloist with the world’s great
orchestras. In 2008– 09, he will return to Scottsdale
for his 29th season of Keyboard Conversations. In this
unique “concert with commentary” series, Siegel
discusses the music with the audience before each
performance. His charming wit, eloquent insights and
virtuoso performance will delight newcomers to classical
music and seasoned aficionados alike. Musical
Pictures will feature inspiring sights in glorious
sound, including the sonic splendor of Rachmaninoff’s
Etudes Tableaux, Debussy’s Preludes and Mussorgsky’s
beloved Pictures at an Exhibition.
Late
Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Ongoing By Maripat Donovan with Marc Silvia Starring
Patti Hannon Ongoing, call (480) 994-ARTS (2787) for
dates and times Presented at Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, Stage 2Single ticket: $36 The Late
Nite Catechism comedies have been a habit at
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a
record-breaking eight seasons! Created by “Mother
Superior” Maripat Donovan and starring Patti Hannon as
“Sister,” Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us
Part is the latest class to be unveiled in this
sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students
all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo and
more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on
the sacraments of marriage and last rites, including her
own whacky version of The Newlywed Game.
Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your
sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time
with the Valley’s feistiest couples counselor. As
always, each performance is unique and will appeal to
people of all ages and faiths.
Sunday
A’Fair
January 11–April 12, 2009
Jan.
11, 18, 25, 2009
Feb.
15, 22, 2009
March
1, 8, 15, 2009
April
5, 12, 2009
Sunday, noon–4:30
p.m.Presented at Scottsdale Civic Center MallFree
admission Now in its 22nd season, Sunday A’Fair is a
free afternoon mini-festival that takes place on the
beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall,
adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts. The event features concerts and performances by
the Valley’s top entertainers, a diverse selection of
arts and crafts available for sale, hands-on activities
for children and families and free docent-guided tours
of the sculptures on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.
Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs
and picnic baskets are welcome.
Delicious food and beverages
from Arcadia Farms are also available for
purchase. Sponsored by Scottsdale Insurance Company,
Nationwide Foundation and APS
Native Trails
Jan. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31,
2009
Feb.
12, 14, 21, 26, 28, 2009
March
5, 12, 14, 2009
April
2, 4, 9, 11, 2009
Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, noon–1:15 p.m.Presented at Scottsdale
Civic Center MallFree admissionow in its seventh season,
Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of
Native America through music, dance, art and traditional
foods. This sensory journey to the first nations of
Arizona and North America features musical performances
using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds and
drums as well as an exhilarating display of tribal
dances, from powwow dancing and fancy dance to
traditional hoop and round dances. Free and open to the
public, Native Trails takes place on the beautiful
grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to
the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.Presented
by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in
collaboration with Culture Quest Scottsdale and the
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
LOCATION
AND PARKINGScottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East
Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south
of Indian School Road and three blocks east of
Scottsdale Road. The amphitheater is located on the
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main
Street. Free parking is available in the public parking
garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos
restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free
parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at
East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic
Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street. Theater 4301 is located
in the Galleria Corporate Centre at 4301 Scottsdale Road
on the corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue
in downtown Scottsdale, one block east of Scottsdale
Road. Free parking is available in the Galleria
Corporate Centre parking garage.
ACCESSIBILITYScottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts offers performance
accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience,
including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
or live audio description with two weeks advance notice.
Assisted listening devices and wheelchair seating are
always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
or contact the box office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480)
874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about
services when ordering tickets.
GROUP
DISCOUNTSA
$3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or
more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480)
874-4690 for more information.
STUDENT
DISCOUNTSStudents
with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one
per student) 72 hours before any performance at the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office.
Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are
not accepted.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSOpened
in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance,
jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs,
festivals and other events are showcased annually
serving more than 300,000 people and contributing
substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and
vibrant arts scene. Performances take place in the
Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater (closed for
renovation during the 2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage
2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater on the grounds
of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the 326-seat
Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate Centre. The
Center’s youth education and outreach programs reach
more than 40,000 school children each year, and its free
programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular
Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a
series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and
the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that
features free demonstrations of Native American arts and
culture from January to April. Open daily and during
performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories
for the home, toys for imaginative young minds,
recordings, books, greeting cards and more.The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW
TO REACH USScottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts 7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787)TDD:
(480) 874-4694
Web:www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
E-mail:
info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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Mayer
Daze
Small town parades are the best tradition in America!
FRIDAY MAY 8
4:00 p.m. Pre-Mayer Daze Celebration Dinner Specials
8:00 p.m. Karaoke Smokin' Harleys at Creekside Preserve
SATURDAY MAY 9
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. $6 Breakfast Buffet Senior Center
(Benefits Meals on Wheels)
7:30 a.m. Parade Registration & Line-up 9:00 a.m.
Entertainment at each Announcer's location 10:00 a.m MAYER
DAZE PARADE After the Parade Pit Bar-B-Q at the
RecjCommunity Center Vendors Open, Games for Children
Various Performers
12:00 noon Parade Awards
8:00 p.m. Adults (21 & over) Dance Live Band "Miles of
Country"
SUNDAY MAY 10
Mother's Day Specials Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Smokin'
Harley's at Creekside Preserve Papa's Restaurant Leff-T's
Steak House
Mayer is located north of Phoenix - south of Prescott
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Annual Wine Tasting Party
The VinArte Annual Wine Tasting
& Sale will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 6 - 9pm in
the Sculpture Garden at Phoenix Art Museum. The Tasting
Party takes place under the stars and will showcase more
than 60 vintners pouring premium wines from around the
world. Tour the tasting tables and enjoy culinary
masterpieces created specifically by Arcadia Farms to be
paired with the wines being poured. A silent auction will
offer premium and large format wines, dinners at top Valley
Restaurants and many other wine and lifestyle related items.
Discover the full-bodied cabernets, crisp pinot grigios and
everything in between as you tour the sampling tables.
Tickets for the Wine Tasting & Sale are $50 per person.
What:
Annual Wine Tasting Party
When:
Saturday, April 25th
Where:
Phoenix Art Museum’s Sculpture Garden
Website:
http://www.mensartscouncil.com/va/tasting_about.php
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Author at Velma
Teague Branch Library in April
Are
you ready to travel back in time nearly 100 years ago?
Author Donis Casey will be at the Velma Teague Branch at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 22 to talk about her Alafair Tucker
mysteries that are set near the turn of the century. Alafair
goes to Enid, Oklahoma, in the fall of 1915 because her
sister’s husband is close to death. But when she gets there,
she finds that her niece’s husband, Kenneth, has
disappeared. Over the next few days, Alafair and her oldest
daughter, Martha, come face-to-face with blackmail,
intimidation, murder and old family secrets. The authors’
books will be available for purchase and signing.
For
reservations and information about the free programs, call
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SRP Night Run for the Arts May
2, 2009, Saturday 7 p.m. –
Three-Mile Fun Run/Walk
8 p.m. – 8K Race
9 p.m. – Award Ceremony and Concert
with Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater
75th Street and Main Street in downtown Scottsdale
COST: Adults: $20
(through April 15) $25 (April 16–May 1) $30 (day of event –
May 2)
Children under 18: $10 Group/corporate rates: $200/team of
12
Register today through www.scottsdalenightrun.org
or at Scottsdale Running Company 6941 N. Hayden Rd., Ste.
B-4, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 948-4436
RUN OR WALK TO SUPPORT THE ARTS!
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – The annual SRP Night Run for the Arts
will take place on May 2, 2009, in downtown Scottsdale.
Sponsored by SRP Earthwise Energy and presented by
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale
Running Company, the event benefits the Center’s youth arts
education and outreach programs.
The Valley’s premier evening race, the SRP Night Run for the
Arts is a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes people of
all ages and abilities. Highlights include the timed 8K Race
through downtown Scottsdale and the Three-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The event culminates with an outdoor party featuring a
concert with Big Nick and the Gila Monsters and an awards
ceremony.
Early registration is available through
www.scottsdalenightrun.org or at Scottsdale Running Company
at 6941 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. B-4, or (480) 948-4436. All
participants may register individually or as part of a team
and will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
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Councilmembers
Joyce Clark and Phil Lieberman
serve National League of Cities (NLC) during 2009
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Councilmembers Joyce Clark and Phil
Lieberman are two of several local elected officials from
across the country recently appointed to serve on key
committees that will shape the policy direction for the
National League of Cities (NLC) during 2009.
Clark, who represents the city’s Yucca District, was
appointed to NLC’s Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Committee. The committee is responsible for policy
development in the areas of crime prevention, gun control,
juvenile justice, substance abuse, domestic terrorism,
homeland security, corrections, disaster preparedness and
relief, municipal fire policy and court systems.
Lieberman, who represents the Cactus District, was
reappointed to three NLC committees. He will serve as vice
chair of the University Communities Council, which Lieberman
has been a member of for eight years. As vice chair, he will
help lead the committee in its efforts to assist cities,
state municipal leagues and NLC in gathering, analyzing and
sharing information on issues, policies and opportunities of
interest to university communities.
Lieberman will continue to serve on NLC’s Human Development
Steering Committee that is responsible for developing
policies on early childhood development, job training and
employment, health and education, income support programs,
equal opportunity, immigration and refugee policy and social
services.
He was also reappointed to the Leadership Training Council,
which provides guidance to the NLC’s Leadership Training
Institute.
The NLC is the nation’s oldest and largest organization
devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of
opportunity, leadership and governance. The organization
serves as a resource and advocate to 19,000 cities, towns
and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
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The North East Pinal
County Economic Partnership presents The 3rd annual Pinal
Co.
National Day of the Cowboy Apache Junction ~ Gold Canyon ~
Superior
JULY 24 – 25TH, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION PO Box 1747, Apache
Junction AZ 85217 (480) 982-3141
In 2005, the United States Senate passed Senate Resolution
#138 declaring the 4th Saturday in July to be The National
Day of the Cowboy, “in honor of the many contributions of
the American Cowboy & Cowgirl – past and present – to our
national identity and way of life”. Ratified by the United
States House of Representatives in 2008, communities all
over the country now honor this designated Day of the Cowboy
with rodeos, festivals and other celebrations.
As no one takes their western heritage more seriously then
Pinal County, Arizona, it is only natural that the largest
regional NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY event in the nation is
hosted here.
EVENTS: Under the coordination of the North East Pinal
Economic Partnership, events are held within three separate
Pinal Co. cities – Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and
Superior. Each reflects the character and histories of the
host cities.
APACHE JUNCTION: Held at historic Goldfield Ghost Town, 5
miles north of Apache Junction, the 1890’s Cow Town Festival
is the centerpiece of the PNDOC events. Events include the
Opening Drover’s Procession Parade ~ Earp-Holliday
Whiskerino Mustache Contest ~ Show Down Fast Draw &
Celebrity Fast Draw ~ The P.T. Barnum Emporium with (2)
stages of entertainment including the Cowgirl Fashion Show &
Revue, RadioZona doing re-enactments of the early Radio
westerns ~ Spirit of the Frontier Cowboy Poets and a variety
of musical, cowboy comedy, trick roping and other
entertainers. Other featured activities are Professor
Marvel’s Patent Medicine Show, hourly gunfights by the
Goldfield Gun Fighters, re-enactments by the Buffalo
Soldiers of the Arizona Territories plus skits by the
Arizona Renaissance Fair’s Old West Players.
Free Admission / $2.00 per car parking fee. Saturday, July
25th, 2009
9:00am – 5:00pm For further information call the Apache
Junction Chamber of Commerce at 480-982-3141 or email
ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net. Visit
www.apachejunctioncoc.com for updates & information.
GOLD CANYON: While Apache Junction features the history &
legend of the Old West, Gold Canyon (7 miles east on #60)
features the New West. Once the site of the Barkley Cattle
Company, the luxurious Gold Canyon Golf Resort and
businesses along the adjacent Kings Ranch Road host a
variety of events on both Friday, July 24th & Saturday, July
25th. Events include the Cowboy Golf Tournaments, Western
Crafts, Saloon Casino Night, Whole Pig BBQ, Party on the
Ledge with entertainment & Evening Fireworks and Kings Ranch
Road Street Dance.
For further information contact the Gold Canyon Business
Association at 480-288-5982 or email jtegoldcanyon@yahoo.com.
Visit www.goldcanyonbiz.biz for updates & information.
SUPERIOR: The Superior events highlight the contributions of
the Mexican Vaquero and the Hispanic influence on the
Western frontier. Superior’s “Old Town” district is largely
unchanged from its late 19th and early 20th century origins
when it was a thriving copper town located approx. 25 miles
east of Gold Canyon on #60. Events include a Mexican Street
Mercado ~ Premium Tequila Tasting ~ La Noches de Vaquero
Fiesta featuring Folklorico Dancing, Mexican banquet and a
traditional Baillie Under the Stars.
Saturday Evening, July 25th at various Superior “Old Town”
locations.
For information call the Superior Chamber of Commerce,
520-689-0200 or email support@superiorarizonachamber.org.
For updates and information visit www.superiorazchamber.net.
Other Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy Notes
• 2008 Attendance 3,500
• 2009 Attendance 12,000
• Regional & National publications featuring the Pinal Co.
National Day of the Cowboy include TRUE WEST
MAGAZINE,AMERICAN COWBOY MAGAZINE, SPIRIT MAGAZINE, TRUE
COWBOY MAGAZINE, AAA TRAVEL, WILD WEST , YOURNEWS.COM, NEW
WEST-OLD WEST MAGAZINE, THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE, THE ARIZONA
REPUBLIC and other publications.
• Supported by official proclamation by the City of Apache
Junction, Pinal County and endorsed by Arizona State Senator
Rebecca Rios.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 480-982-3141 or email
ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net.
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Actor’s Youth Theatre
Offers Hot Summer Fun for Valley Youth
Summer Workshops
begin June 1
Now that Spring
Break has come and gone, it is time for parents to start
making plans for their kids summer schedules and
Actor’s Youth Theatre is here to help. Starting June
1st, AYT will offer a variety of
summer workshops for Valley youth ranging in age
from 5 to 18 years old.
The
summer workshop series includes a variety of
opportunities for young performers to learn the basics
of dance, theatre and musical theatre. Each session will
be designed for specific age groups throughout the
summer depending on the current workshop and will focus
on teaching and enhancing performance arts skills. No
experience is required to sign up and attend the summer
workshop series.
Summer
Workshop Schedule:
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My School Musical
I and II Workshops, ages 8 to16
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June 1-5 and June
8-12 (8:30am to 3pm)
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A Very Wicked
Musical Workshop, ages 10 to 18
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July 6-10 (8:30am
to 3pm)
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Actor’s
Summerstock Workshop, ages 8 to 18
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July 13-17
(8:30am to 3pm)
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Actor’s Make a
Movie Workshop, ages 10 to 18
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July 20-25
(8:30am to 3pm)
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Broadway Bound
Playmakers Workshop, ages 5 to 7
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July 13-25 M-F
(8:30am to 11:30am)
Workshops are $187
per workshop, per child. For additional details about
summer workshops or to reserve a spot, please visit
www.actorsyouththeatre.org or call 480-807-4055.
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ABOUT ACTOR’S YOUTH
THEATRE
Actor's Youth Theatre
is an independent 501(c)(3) performing arts organization
with the mission of educating, entertaining and enriching
the lives of young people and their families through the art
of theatre. AYT provides opportunities for youth to develop
their acting abilities and musical talents through
comprehensive performing arts workshops, community outreach,
performance opportunities and the presentation of theatre
productions for school and family audiences. AYT is
associated with
La Musique Academy of Music, Arizona's finest
multi-media music education center and
AZ Desert Dance.
AYT produces three
productions each year along with a variety of summer
workshops open to Valley youth ages 5 to 18.
For more information about Actor’s Youth
Theatre, visit
www.actorsyouththeatre.org.
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Recess
Kids Club Springs into Summer
Spring and summer specials offer discounts and free time for
parents, fun for kids
(MESA, Ariz.) –
Not to be confused with a traditional daycare, the kids’
entertainment mecca that is
Recess Kids Club at the Dana Park Village Square in Mesa
is springing into summer with special savings for parents
and fun and games for kids. Now through August 31, 2009,
hourly play rates and pre-paid hours in the form of a “Buddy
Discount Pass” will be available at discounted prices
including the following:
Play Rates:
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Two kids play for $20/hr (regularly $30)
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Three kids play for $25/hr (regularly $45)
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Four kids play for $30/hr (regularly $60)
Buddy Discount Passes:
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8
hours for $80 (regularly $90)
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16 hours for $145 (regularly $160)
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32 hours for $260 (regularly $280)
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Whether parents need a date night, are
working late, have doctor’s appointments, the kids need
exercise, a family is in the process of moving in/out,
parents have errands to run without the kids or even when
they just need a break for time to themselves, Recess Kids
Club offers flexible hours and affordable rates for every
family.
As a
facility that meets and exceeds the childcare and
entertainment needs of school-agers, ages 5 – 12 and
provides separate rooms for infants and toddlers, kids can
enjoy a myriad of activities in the 5600 square foot
facility, including a mini-town, movie theatre, football
field, computer room, sport court, gaming center and arts
and crafts area. For more information, rates, location and
hours visit
www.RecessKidsClub.com or call (480) 632-0750 for a
personal tour.
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Sharlot Hall Museum Gala, Live Art Auction Set for
Saturday, May 9
What:
An Evening at Sharlot’s Place, Sharlot Hall Museum’s
premier annual fundraiser
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When:
Saturday, May 9, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Where:
Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley, Prescott, 2 blocks
west of Courthouse Plaza
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Who:
Art auction includes works of such
nationally recognized artists as John Coleman CA,
Judith Durr, Joni Falk, Mike Greenfield, Jesse
Hummingbird, Stephen E. Lee, Alex Maldonado, Patricia
Mathes, Bill Nebeker CA, Doug Oliver, Cynthia Rigden,
and Eric Slayton.
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Why:
Proceeds benefit Sharlot Hall Museum.
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Cost:
$40/person; $60/couple. Purchase tickets by phone with
Visa, MasterCard or American Express
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Reservations Required.
RSVP by April 25; phone
928-445-3122, ext. 15 or email
lynn@sharlot.org
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More Information:
928-445-3122, ext. 15;
lynn@sharlot.org
A beautiful
spring evening of art, artists, jewelry,
upscale Southwestern culinary treats, wine and fun is
in store for guests at Sharlot Hall Museum’s annual An
Evening at Sharlot’s Place fundraiser on Saturday, May 9,
3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event includes a live art
auction, an elegant silent auction, a jewelry raffle and an
art exhibition complemented by luscious hors d’oeuvres
prepared by Á la Carte Catering.
The
live auction features the donated works of 31 local and
nationally recognized artists, including John Coleman CA,
Judith Durr, Joni Falk, Mike Greenfield, Jesse Hummingbird,
Russell Houston, Stephen E. Lee, Alex Maldonado, Patricia
Mathes, Bill Nebeker CA, Bill Neely, Doug Oliver, Cynthia
Rigden, G. Eric Slayton and Rafe Terry.
A “quick draw” with artists Barbara
Kimmel-Palmer and Jesse Hummingbird, and a “quick sculpt”
with Cynthia Rigden, wood-carver Bill Neely and featured
artist Stephen E. Lee are new activities for this year’s
event. These works, completed during the evening, will be
sold at the live auction.
Other items included in the live auction include
a ride in Sharlot Hall’s 1927 Durant Motors Star Four
Touring car in Prescott’s Fourth of July parade, a
behind-the-scene tour of Museum collections, and a catered
dinner in the Museum’s historic Ranch House.
The silent auction will include unique items
from local merchants, exceptional selections from Sharlot’s
Timeless Treasures gift store, and special gift baskets.
An exclusive piece of jewelry
will be raffled off. This 48-inch necklace captures the
beauty of Arizona. It is crafted from rare sleeping beauty
turquoise with apatite and 14-karat gold spacers and
features a dramatic horse pendant cast in sterling silver.
The necklace will be on display beginning April 1 at
Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures Museum Store where raffle
tickets are on sale for $10 each and three for $20.
This is a unique opportunity for area
residents to meet and greet local artists and to purchase
their work at attractive auction prices.
Tickets are $40 per person or $60
per couple, and proceeds benefit the
Museum. Reservations are
required by April 25 and can be made by calling
928-445-3122 ext 15.
Arizona history will come alive
at the event with tables hosted by Living History
interpreters: Sharlot M. Hall (Blue Rose Theater Director
Jody Drake), John C. Frémont (John Langellier, Museum
Executive Director), and a young Maynard Dixon (Steve Kile,
Prescott Regulators).
One of the
highlights of the evening’s exhibition will be a Maynard
Dixon watercolor sketch of a cowboy on a running horse that
is inscribed by the artist as a gift to Sharlot M. Hall, the
Museum’s founder and namesake. The Maynard Dixon exhibit can
be seen during the event’s art preview dates, April 27
through May 9.
Dixon, the
noted illustrator, landscape, and mural painter of the early
20th-century American West, was a little-known painter from
California in 1900 when he came to visit Hall in Prescott.
They shared a passion for the arts and deep respect for the
beauty of Arizona. Their time together prompted Dixon to
declare, “Miss Hall is one worth knowing. In her quiet way
she is a heroine.” Their friendship lasted for years. Both
were inspired by Arizona and its rich heritage and each went
on to play important roles in the history of the arts, Hall
with her poetry and Dixon with his paintings.
For more
information on An Evening at Sharlot’s Place, call
928-445-3122 ext 15. Information about this and other
Sharlot Hall Museum events is available online at
www.sharlot.org. |
FORT
BAYARD DAYS 2009
Baseball and Birthday
Celebration
Fort
Bayard National Historic Landmark and NM State Historic
District will hold its 143rd birthday celebration on
Saturday August 22, 2009.
A tour of the old fort will be given at 9:30 AM,
followed by lunch of hotdogs, peanuts, Cracker Jacks and
lemonade.
At 1:00, guest speaker Dr. Lynn
Bevill will give a presentation on the Copper League
baseball years in SW New Mexico, AZ and El Paso. At 2:00,
guests are invited to try out and play a game of old
fashioned baseball on the historic parade grounds using the
vintage baseball equipment. Costumes are optional. The
tour is free. There is a fee for lunch.
Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark is located 6 miles east of Silver City on Hwy 180.
These activities are sponsored by the Fort Bayard Historic
Preservation Society For more information call 575.388.4477
or 575.536.3161 |
Karen Hendricks Crawford
Soprano
Her warm
and lush voice makes every note bloom with the fragrance
of spring flowers
Accompanied by James Rio on piano
Sunday,
April 19, 2009 at 3 pm
Adults $15 - Members $13 - Teens $7 - Kids $5
Soprano Karen Hendricks
Crawford brings to the stage an extensive repertoire and
level of experience as both an opera singer & concert
musician. Her opera credits include the New York City
Opera Touring Company, the Summer Opera Theatre in
Washington, D.C., and the Bronx Opera among others. Her
orchestral credits include frequent appearances with
ASU's Choral Union, including touring Italy, as well as
repeat performances with Michigan's Superior String
Alliance, the Flagstaff Symphony and the Tempe
Symphony. She has been a guest of the Brooklyn Heights
Symphony, the Greenwich Village Symphony, the West
Valley Symphony, and South Mountain Community College.
A frequent guest with the Saint Thomas Aquinas Choir,
she was featured as soprano soloist on their recently
released CD of Handel's Messiah.
An avid recitalist and
chamber musician, Ms. Crawford has been producing solo
and chamber recitals for 15 years. Recitals this season
include performances on concert series in MI, at St.
Thomas Aquinas, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in
Litchfield Park, and at Bellevue Baptist Church in Sun
City. In addition to maintaining an active studio in
Litchfield Park - with 2 public recitals and several
workshops annually - she is also on the faculty at
Estrella Mountain Community College. Ms. Crawford was
graduated from Oberlin College, Temple University and
ASU, and has completed additional studies in Urbania,
Italy, and in Banff, Canada.
West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts -
Surprise, AZ 85374Call 623-972-0635 or visit
www.wvam.org
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3rd
Annual Black Canyon City Photography Contest April 25.
The Black Canyon City Business Networking Group and Tom
Kenson Photography sponsor the 3rd Annual Black Canyon City
Photography Contest April 25. Pick up entry forms at the
Black Canyon City Tourist Office, Community Library, Squaw
Peak Realty, Granny's Thrift Store, Blue Mountain Store,
Coslett's Insurance Agency and Rock Springs Cafe.
The contest takes place at the Albins Civic Center and
entrants can submit photos Thursday, April 16 from 6-8pm to
Saturday, April 18 from 10-1pm
Prizes include ribbons and gift certificates, Best of
Contest winning $75.
The People's Choice winner receives $25. The photo judging
is April 18 after 3 p.m. and the public display is April 25
from 11 a.m.
Entry fee is $5 per photo with a maximum of three entries
per person. Only residents of Arizona may enter and subject
matter must be within the State of Arizona. Photos may be
black and white or color, 5" x 7" to 11" x 14".
Classes include animals, portraits, scenic landscapes, stiff
life, open class black and white, open class color. Levels
are elementary school, high school, amateur and
professional.
We hear this is a very popular contest with some incredible
talent represented from this area! |
SCOTTSDALE,
Ariz. (YN) - Collegeartonline.com was created by Vincent de
Sarthe over the past year along with the director of the
site Adam Rosepink. Both men have experience in the art
world with de Sarthe having lived in New York and working
for the Tony Shafrazi Gallery for several years before
returning to Arizona to work with his father, Pascal de
Sarthe (Pascal de Sarthe Fine Art), and Rosepink currently
employed as the Director of Sales at Bentley Gallery in
Scottsdale. de Sarthe attended Arizona State University and
was fascinated by the talented artwork of college students
and shocked by their lack of options for exposure.
After the past year of talking and planning,
Collegeartonline.com launched March 1, 2009 as a website
devoted to showcasing the artwork of college artists. de
Sarthe and Rosepink, wanted to form a business that matched
buyers with original artwork at an affordable price. They
believe in the work of student artists and that buyers
should have the opportunity to purchase a work directly from
the artist.
Student artists on Collegeartonline.com create and maintain
their own account, complete with a profile page about
themselves, and there are no costs associated with joining
the site. CollegeArtOnline.com was made to be a
user-friendly website where artists could express themselves
without boundaries.
The creation of the website will give the art world a new
breath of fresh air allowing anyone to become an art
collector. Student artists on Collegeartonline.com exhibit
gallery quality artwork and buyers have a unique opportunity
not seen previously in an art business. Our ultimate goal is
to bring the excitement of collecting art to the masses.
Adam Rosepink, Director College Art Online, L.L.C.
http://www.collegeartonline.com
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Arizona
Exposition and State Fair
As
the State of Arizona acts to balance its severe budget
deficits, lawmakers may take yet another substantial amount
of money from the Arizona Exposition and State Fair (AESF).
The latest proposed fund sweep is $2.7 million in fiscal
year 2010. If the monies are taken, AESF may cease to exist
given that the agency’s total operating budget is $10-$12
million per year.
An email to concerned Arizonan's goes on to cite the Fair's
value.
AESF continues to bring significant value to the State in
the following ways:
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Is 100% self-supporting and receives no
monies from the General Fund.
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Has contributed $13 million to the
General Fund over the last 11 years. This
includes $2.8 million in fiscal year 2009.
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Adds $50 million to the state’s annual
economy including:
- $6 million dollars in sales, income and
property taxes.
- 1,320 full-time equivalent jobs.
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Reflects the rich history of Arizona and
spans three centuries as a showcase for statewide
talent.
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Hosts one of the most popular All Indian
Rodeos in the Southwest.
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Fosters educational opportunities for
children, particularly in the livestock and agriculture
industries. AESF is a strong supporter of 4-H and FFA
programs.
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Hosts other prominent events like the
Arizona National Livestock Show, the Maricopa County
Fair, the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show, the VNSA
Used Book Sale, and the Junior League Rummage Sale.
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Serves as an emergency shelter in times
of need such as post-Hurricane Katrina.
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Functions as a training site and
disaster operations base for a variety of
organizations such as the Red Cross, AZDEMA, FBI, police
and fire.
The proposed fund sweep may result in the
loss of these benefits. This would prove to be financially
detrimental to the State and negatively impact its ability
to offer emergency services. The citizens of Arizona would
also lose a prime showcase of the state’s history, heritage
and talent.
During this challenging time, we encourage
you to contact your State Representatives and Senators –
including those listed below - to express your support for
AESF and your concerns regarding the potential impact of
another fund sweep. In fact, feel free to use any or all of
the bullets listed above in your communication.
AESF greatly appreciates your support and
will keep you informed on the progress of this situation.
Please help us preserve this valuable resource so that it
may continue to educate, entertain, and assist the
community. |
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MAY 2009 @SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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SRP Night Run for
the Arts
May 2, 2009
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Concerts Under
the Stars: Tango First Century
May
8, 2009
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Corky
Siegel’s Chamber Blues May 9,
2009
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2nd
Annual Center Stage Awards
May 13, 2009
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Late Nite
Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part
Ongoing
PERFORMANCE AND
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
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SRP
Night Run for the Arts
May 2, 2009, Saturday @ 7 p.m.
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Scottsdale Civic
Center Mall Amphitheater
Adults: $20 (through April 15); $25 (April 16–May
1); $30 (day of event – May 2)
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Children under
18: $10
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Group/corporate
rates: $200/team of 12
The Valley’s premier evening race, the SRP Night Run for
the Arts is a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes
people of all ages and abilities. Highlights include the
timed 8K Race (8 p.m. start time) through downtown
Scottsdale and the Three-Mile Fun Run/Walk (7 p.m. start
time). The event culminates with an outdoor party
featuring a concert with Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
and an awards ceremony. Early registration is available
through
www.scottsdalenightrun.org or at Scottsdale Running
Company at 6941 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. B-4, (480) 948-4436.
All participants may register individually or as part of
a team and will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
Sponsored by SRP Earthwise Energy and presented by the
Scottsdale Running Company, the Night Run for the Arts
benefits youth education and outreach programs at
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
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Concerts Under
the Stars: Tango First Century
May
8, 2009, Friday @ 7:30 p.m.
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Scottsdale Civic
Center Mall Amphitheater
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Single ticket:
$38
Featuring The Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble, singer
Veronica Larc and a cast of six virtuoso tango dancers
under the musical and artistic direction of Maestro
Romulo Larrea, Tango First Century is an exotic and
sensual tribute to the rich, international musical
traditions of tango. This exhilarating production
presents the dance’s unique history, evolution and
styles, from the classic songs of the unforgettable
Carlos Gardel to the tango’s golden years in 1930s
Buenos Aires to the contemporary masterpieces of Astor
Piazzolla, the internationally acclaimed musical
composer who gave new colors to the bandoneon,
the soul of tango.
This performance is part of the Concerts Under the Stars
Series sponsored by Scottsdale League for the Arts. The
Steinway piano is available to the series through the
generosity of Steinway of Phoenix. These activities are
supported, in part, with funds provided by California
Presenters.
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Corky Siegel’s
Chamber Blues
May 9, 2009, Saturday
@ 8 p.m.
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Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts
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Single ticket:
$25
New fans and longtime followers of Corky Siegel’s blues
career have been quick to embrace his genre-busting
Chamber Blues, which feature Corky on harmonica and
piano, The West End String Quartet and percussionist
Frank Donaldson. The freshly innovative sound captures
the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with
the emotional melodic style of blues, all within an
intimate chamber setting. Corky has boldly discovered
the musical and cultural boundaries between two distinct
and important musical forms, and just as boldly
dissolved them. This intimate, cabaret-style performance
includes table seating for two to four and wine and food
available for purchase. Seating is limited.
This performance is part of the Infiniti Cabaret Series
sponsored by Infiniti and is presented by Arlene and
Michael Lanes. The Steinway piano is available to the
series through the generosity of Steinway of Phoenix.
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2nd
Annual Center Stage Awards
May 13, 2009, Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
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Arcadia High
School, Phoenix
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Tickets: $10 for
students, $18 for adults (on sale April 8)
Modeled after the American Theater Wing’s Tony Awards
and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts’ education department, the Center Stage Awards
recognize excellence in high school theater departments
in the Scottsdale Unified School District and provide
scholarship funds to students. The evening starts with a
red carpet arrival at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m.
award ceremony featuring live performances by the
student nominees. A star-studded group of professional
actors, theater directors and arts and business leaders
from throughout the Valley will serve as the awards
presenters.
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Late Nite
Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part
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By Maripat
Donovan with Marc Silvia
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Starring Patti
Hannon
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Ongoing, call
(480) 994-ARTS (2787) for dates and times
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Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts, Stage 2
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Single ticket:
$36
The Late Nite Catechism comedies have been a
habit at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a
record-breaking eight seasons! Created by “Mother
Superior” Maripat Donovan and starring Patti Hannon as
“Sister,” Late Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us
Part is the latest class to be unveiled in this
sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students
all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo and
more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on
the sacraments of marriage and last rites, including her
own whacky version of The Newlywed Game.
Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your
sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time
with the Valley’s feistiest couples counselor. As
always, each performance is unique and will appeal to
people of all ages and faiths.
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LOCATION AND PARKING
Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East
Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south
of Indian School Road and three blocks east of
Scottsdale Road. The amphitheater is located on the
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main
Street. Free parking is available in the public parking
garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos
restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free
parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at
East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic
Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street. Theater 4301 is located
in the Galleria Corporate Centre at 4301 Scottsdale Road
on the corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue
in downtown Scottsdale, one block east of Scottsdale
Road. Free parking is available in the Galleria
Corporate Centre parking garage.
ACCESSIBILITY
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
performance accommodations to enhance audience members’
experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL)
interpretation or live audio description with two weeks
advance notice. Assisted listening devices and
wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box
office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for
further details. Please inquire about services when
ordering tickets.
GROUP DISCOUNTSA
$3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or
more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480)
874-4690 for more information.
STUDENT
DISCOUNTS
Students with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one
per student) 72 hours before any performance at the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office.
Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are
not accepted.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of
dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and
satire. Approximately 1,000 performances, educational
programs, festivals and other events are showcased
annually serving more than 300,000 people and
contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality
of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take place
in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater
(closed for renovation during the 2008–09 season) and
136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater
on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and
the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate
Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach
programs reach more than 40,000 school children each
year, and its free programs are available to the entire
public. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts also
produces the popular Scottsdale Arts Festival every
March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music
festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January to
April; and Native Trails, a collaboration with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale Convention &
Visitors Bureau that features free demonstrations of
Native American arts and culture from January to April.
Open daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for
imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting
cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW TO
REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 East
Second Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Box Office: (480)
994-ARTS (2787) TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org E-mail:
info@sccarts.org Fax: (480) 874-4699
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MOM
Loves Sprinkles Cupcakes
Remember
those Easy-Bake muffins you used to make for Mom? MOM boxes
available from May 8 to May 10
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – You may be
her proudest accomplishment, but it likely has nothing to do
with your culinary skills. This Mother’s Day, leave the
baking to Sprinkles Cupcakes and give her something she’ll
truly enjoy.
Adorned with MOM and red daisy decorations, Sprinkles MOM
box features her favorites: lemon, dark chocolate, red
velvet and vanilla cupcakes. Sealed with a ‘MOM Loves
Cupcakes’ sticker, it’s the perfect way to say thanks. The
MOM box will be available at all Sprinkles locations from
May 8th to 10th.
“Our MOM boxes are the perfect way to tell your mom how much
you appreciate what she has done for you over the years,”
says Sprinkles Co-Founder and Executive Pastry Chef, Candace
Nelson.
Does your mom prefer to bake cupcakes herself? Sprinkles
also offers a variety of cupcake mixes made from the finest
ingredients, including Callebaut cocoa and Nielsen-Massey
vanilla. Mixes also come with Sprinkles trademark modern dot
decorations and complementary frosting recipes. Available
flavors include red velvet, dark chocolate, vanilla, lemon,
pumpkin, chocolate peppermint and banana.
Looking for something sweet that will last long after the
last crumb is gone? Let Mom know how much you appreciate her
with Sprinkles limited edition line of MOM onesies and tees
– a tribute to Mom and her favorite treat!
The MOM Box will be available at Sprinkles from May 8th to
10th. Valley residents can pick up their cupcakes at the
Scottsdale location Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm
and Sundays from 10am to 6pm. Same-day orders for pick up
and delivery are now available. For details or to place an
order, visit www.sprinklescupcakes.com or call
(480)970-4321.
Sprinkles is located at 4501 N. Scottsdale Road on the
northeast corner of Scottsdale and Camelback roads, across
from Scottsdale Fashion Square.
ABOUT SPRINKLES CUPCAKES
Sprinkles Cupcakes are a deliciously sophisticated update on
an American classic. Baked fresh in small batches throughout
the day, Sprinkles cupcakes are handcrafted from the finest
ingredients and contain no preservatives, trans fats or
artificial flavors. Since opening as the nation’s first
cupcake bakery, Sprinkles has inspired long lines of devoted
Hollywood stars and serious epicureans for its freshly baked
treats. Sprinkles Cupcakes has locations in Beverly Hills,
Newport Beach, and Palo, CA, Dallas, TX, and Scottsdale, AZ,
and sells its cupcake mixes at Williams-Sonoma stores
throughout the US and Canada. For additional information and
a list of future locations, please visit
www.sprinklescupcakes.com.
For more information visit
www.sprinklescupcakes.com
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Ringo
McLennonSon
TEMPE, AZ
- In November,
2006 when Tommy Anderson decided to stage a
musical tribute to Beatle George Harrison to
commemorate his passing, Anderson sought out the
finest musicians in the valley to join him. The
group, who had never played together before,
came together and practiced, rehearsed and
played the gig to an appreciative crowd at The
Loft in Tempe on the fifth anniversary of
Harrison’s death. A band was born commemorating
the death of Harrison, yet remained nameless.
Gina Lombardi, Loft owner, liked what she heard
and invited the group back for another and yet
another gig. After several shows, the band began
incorporating more and more Beatles songs to
their repertoire and the band Ringo McLennonSon
was born, celebrating the names of each of the
Fab Four.
“All Things Must Pass” and Lombardi sold The
Loft with plans to give re-birth to the Sail
Inn, her Tempe institution that promoted live
bands and provided a home away from home for
musicians and music lovers of all kinds. The
Sail Inn was re-born in early February 2009 and
once again Lombardi has invited the once unnamed
band turned Ringo McLennonSon, to perform in her
club, this time celebrating the birth of her
venue and to coincide with the birth of George
Harrison, on February 25 at 7:00 p.m. Since
their beginnings at the Loft, Ringo McLennonSon
has become a crowd favorite, with a repertoire
of over four hours of music, including a
“Beatlesque” original named, “Love Me” by Tommy
Anderson. As Arizona’s premier Beatles band,
Ringo has rapidly become an all age favorite
bringing together Beatles fans of all ages,
bridging the original Beatles generation who
grew up with the mop top legends with the young
fans of today.
McLennonSon was chosen to play the Tempe
Marina’s fall concert series, along with spring
concerts for the City of Goodyear and Casa
Grande where it was not uncommon to watch
toddlers dancing to music, observe teenagers
rock out, baby boomers re-live their youth, and
seniors hold hands captured in time to the
memories of their past. Ringo McLennonSon has
established a fan base that includes college
students who come in to see the band perform at
venues such as Prescott’s Coyote Joe’s and
Flagstaff’s Hotel Monte V, to baby boomers and
beyond. Most recently Ringo McLennonSon was
featured at the Phoenix Metro Light Rail Kick
Off Celebration and Fiesta Bowl NYE’s Block
Party. The band has been highlighted on Channel
12’s Arizona MidDay show, Good Morning Arizona,
online publications, AZ. Weekly Magazine and in
northern Arizona’s Arts and Entertainment
Magazine, The Monsoon.
Members of Ringo McLennonSon chalk up
their success to the shared culmination
of talent, nostalgia, and passion for
the musical genius of the Beatles. From
Flagstaff to Casa Grande, Ringo
McLennonSon is always ready to make
friends with new Beatles fans. The band
features four musicians and two back up
singers. Ringo front man Tommy Anderson
is a solo artist and also fronts Ringo’s
alter ego, The Tommy Trio, a three piece
band featuring Anderson’s original
works. Additionally, Anderson has four
self released albums through Groove
Records. Bass player Paul “Pablo”
Richards has played with popular reggae
band, Grant Man and the Island Beat and
drummer Jimbo Gibbons, the “Ringo” of
McLennonSon, has been playing Beatles
music since he was a kid in South
Phoenix. Son of local celeb Sandy
Gibbons, Jimbo has played with many
local favorites such as Dr. Bombay and
The Overtones but has a special fondness
for playing with Ringo. A world class
percussionist, Gibbons is featured on
Smoot Mahooty’s album playing tabla and
has a self released album through Groove
records.
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PAINT!
Breaking the Buckskin Ceiling
American
Indian Art Exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley
St., Prescott, AZ 86301
May 29, 2009 through November
15, 2010
The exhibit is an 18-month,
largely two-dimensional installation, compelling audiences
to see that ethnographic value is not at odds with aesthetic
quality. The exhibition features four prominent Arizona
artists in a series of one-person, four-month exhibits,
starting with Jesse T. Hummingbird (Cherokee) and followed
by Judith Durr (Choctaw), Baje Whitethorne, Sr. (Navajo) and
Michael Kabotie (Hopi). Individually and collectively these
artists challenge and expand the meaning of the term “Indian
art.” New York Times
journalist Ken Shulman coined the term “buckskin ceiling,”
defining it as an “invisible barrier,” an “art world bias
that makes space for traditional beadwork, buckskins and
trading-post blankets, and ignores almost anything else.”
This exhibit provides a new venue to increase knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of contemporary Native
American art.
Admission, which includes visits to all Museum buildings and
galleries, is $5 for adults; children under 18 and Museum
members are free.
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American
Family’s Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM
receives national acclaim
American Family agent Bob Morrison serves as local contact point
Glendale, AZ – The Teen
Safe Driver ProgramSM, which helps young drivers overcome
the challenges of learning how to drive,
has received A.M. Best’s E-Fusion award. The award is
considered one of the leading technology honors in the insurance
industry.
Teen Safe
Driver was developed in association with DriveCam, a company that
specializes in reducing risky driving behavior and saving lives. The
program is offered at no cost for a period of up to one year to
American Family customers who have a teen driver.
More information on Teen Safe
Driver is available from American Family insurance agent Bob
Morrison at 6033 W. Bell Road, Suite J, Glendale, AZ 85308.
“My
customers who have participated in the program tell me it’s a
tremendous opportunity to help build good driving habits in their
young drivers,” said Morrison, whose office is open from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, evenings and weekends by appointment.
“The judges in this national competition agreed, and I would urge
anyone with new drivers to check out the program and consider
enrolling.”
American
Family and DriveCam introduced Teen Safe Driver to all of the
company’s 18 operating states throughout 2007. More than 5,000
families have already participated in the program. DriveCam has
noted a decrease of 76 percent in risky driving behavior after teen
drivers have spent just 10 weeks in the program. That figure rises
to 86 percent after six months.
The E-Fusion
Award judging panel praised Teen Safe Driver for its technological
innovation and social responsibility. The panel said the program
spoke to American Family’s commitment to building strong customer
relationships.
Additional information is available at
www.teensafedriver.com . Based in Madison, Wis., American
Family Insurance offers auto, homeowners, life, health,
commercial and farm/ranch insurance in 18 states. American
Family is the nation’s third-largest mutual property/casualty
insurance company and ranks 352 on the Fortune 500 list.
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SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
415 W. Gurley
Street t
Prescott AZ 86301
t
928-445-3122 t
Fax 928-445-9053 t
www.sharlot.org
“Evening
at Sharlot’s Place” Live Art Auction
Saturday, May 9, 2009, 3:30
p.m. - 7 p.m., at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St.,
Prescott, AZ. 928-445-3122
Join us for
Sharlot Hall Museum’s premier fundraising event of the year
-- an evening of food, fun and music highlighted by a lively
art auction conducted by Carson Thomas. The auction will
feature donated works of art by local and nationally
recognized artists, including John Coleman CA, Joni Falk,
Mike Greenfield, Jesse Hummingbird, Stephen E. Lee, Alex
Maldonado, Patricia Mathes, Bill Nebeker CA, Cynthia Rigden
and Eric Slayton. A “quick draw/sculpt” experience plus an
elegant silent auction with unique items from local
merchants and special selections from Sharlot’s Timeless
Treasures gift store will round out the fun.
Items featured
in the live auction include a ride in Sharlot’s Star car in
Prescott’s 4th of July parade, behind-the-scene
tours of the Museum and Archives as well as a catered dinner
in the Museum’s historic Ranch House and dinner with (and
served by) the Director of the Museum. Proceeds from this
fun and art will benefit the general operations of the
Museum. Tickets are $40 per person and $60 per couple. Call
928-445-3122 for tickets and/or information.
More information about
this and other Sharlot Hall Museum events is available
online at
www.sharlot.org
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The shopping, dining and
leisure experience in Glendale is just a bus ride away as the
Glendale Express returns for a 2nd season beginning
November 4, 2008 and continues through May 29, 2009
The shuttle transports
residents and visitors between Historic Downtown Glendale and
the city’s sports and entertainment district, which include
Westgate City Center, Cabela’s and the Zanjero District and new
this year, the University of Phoenix Stadium.
The Glendale Express
will run Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The
50-minute loop, sixteen passenger shuttle will make eight loops
throughout the day. The Glendale Express is also ADA
accessible.
The shuttle is
free-of-charge for passengers. For more information, call the
Glendale Visitor Center at 623-930-4500.
Stop # |
Location |
Schedule
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1 |
Cerreta Candy Company
54th Avenue and Glendale Avenue |
10:00
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11:00
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12:00
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1:00
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2:00
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3:00
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4:00
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5:00
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2 |
Glendale Visitor Center
58th Drive and Glenn Drive |
10:05
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11:05
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12:05
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1:05
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2:05
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3:05
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4:05
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3 |
Palmaire Parking Structure
58th Drive and Palmaire Avenue |
10:08
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11:08
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12:08
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1:08
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2:08
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3:08
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4:08
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4 |
Zanjero Hotel Circle
93rd Avenue and Zanjero Blvd. |
10:23
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11:23
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12:23
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1:23
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2:23
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3:23
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4:23
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5 |
Cabela’s
9380 W. Glendale Avenue |
10:28
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11:28
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12:28
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1:28
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2:28
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3:28
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4:28
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6 |
Westgate City Center/Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. |
10:33
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11:33
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12:33
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1:33
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2:33
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3:33
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4:33
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7 |
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Drive |
10:38
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11:38
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12:38
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1:38
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2:38
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3:38
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4:38
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8 |
Cerreta Candy Company
54th Avenue and Glendale Avenue |
10:50
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11:50
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12:50
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1:50
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2:50
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3:50
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4:50
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The
Glendale
Express
is
brought
to you
by the
city of
Glendale
in
partnership
with:
The
Glendale
Express
will not
be in
service
on the
following
dates:
2008
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November
11
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November
27
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November
28 &
29
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December
25
2009
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January
1
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January
3
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January
5
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January
17
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February
6-7
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April
4
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BUREAU NEWS:
CHICAGO
CUBS SPRING TRAINING TICKETS ON
SALE JAN. 6
Cubs fans get ready – tickets for the 2009 spring training
season go on sale next month and it’s shaping up to be
another banner season. This spring Hohokam Stadium will play
host to 19 Cubs games and the stadium is adding just over
400 seats to accommodate more fans. Individual game tickets
for the 2009 Chicago Cubs home spring training games will go
on sale Tuesday, January 6 at 10 a.m. CST on
www.cubs.com and
www.tickets.com and also by calling 1-800-905-3315. The
ticket box office at HoHoKam Park will open for the sale of
individual game tickets beginning on January 13, 2009 at 9
a.m. MST. Hohokam Stadium is located at 1235 N. Center
Street. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Year over year, the Cactus League sets attendance
records with the latest record of more than 1.3 million fans
from the 2008 season. According to the Cactus League, more
than half (57 percent) of those attending a spring training
game in Arizona come from out-of-state to cheer on their
hometown teams and out-of-state baseball game attendees
spend approximately $170 million in the state of Arizona
annually with the league’s total impact growing to an
estimated $311 million.
For an updated automated
message on Cubs Spring Training call: 480-964-4467.
Additional information can be found at
www.HohokamStadium.com. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Superstition
Mountain Museum
KIDS FREE - THRU THE MONTH OF JANUARY
The Superstition Mountain Museum is continuing
the "KIDS FREE" up thru age 17 accompanied with an adult. This
is our way of getting the families out to enjoy the museum
learning about the history, wildlife, artifacts, legend and lore
of the area. Get a glimpse of the old west as you tour the
Apacheland Barn, Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel and the 20-Stamp
Mill. We also have a hiking trail with identified plant life/
Pick up a complimentary guide in the gift shop from any of the
volunteers. Also, the museum gift shop is a great place to find
that perfect gift for any holiday or special occasion.
VOLUNTEERS: WE NEED YOU!! The Superstition
Mountain Museum is looking for volunteers to fill various
locations/positions such as; gift shop clerks and helpers,
docents, roamers on the grounds from the Elvis Presley Memorial
Chapel to the 20-Stamp Mill and everything in between. Training
is provided by the museum. We schedule in 4 hour shifts,
however, feel free to put in the whole day as some of our
volunteers do. Please call the museum at 480-983-4888 to
schedule an appointment.
LECTURE SERIES: FREE
The Superstition Mountain Museum annual Lecture Series titled
"Legend and Lore of the Superstition" starts Thursday,
January 8, 2009 thru Thursday, March 26th. Please note that
these lectures are "FREE" to our residents, visitors and
travelers which take place each Thursday starting at 2:00 pm to
approximately 3:00 pm. There is always a question and answer
period after each lecture. The volunteers will be selling raffle
tickets each week and those tickets sold that week will be drawn
from that same week. We are still taking donations for the
raffle from our local businesses. Please call the museum with
any questions or donations.The Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel,
Apacheland Barn, 20-Stamp Mill and our gift shop are open giving
you free access and a wealth of history. The museum is situated
on 12 acres in the foot hills of the mysterious Superstition
Mountain.
Superstition Mountain Museum Hours: 9:00 to
4:00 daily, closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day (480) 983-4888
View our website to keep in touch with upcoming events:
www.superstitionmountianmuseum.org
4087 North Apache Trail
(State Route 88) Apache Junction
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ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY UNVEILS PASSENGER
SERVICE ON HISTORIC RAILS
Copper Spike Train Excursion begins Dec. 13 from
Globe
Globe, Ariz. -
All aboard The Copper Spike
Train Excursion, Arizona Eastern Railway’s (AZER) newest
passenger train, running from Globe’s historic Main Street to
the Apache Gold Casino Resort, starting
Dec. 13. The 25-minute excursion follows the same
route that once brought travelers to the “Land of the Apache,”
nearly 100 years ago as they traveled from New Orleans to Los
Angeles.
“The Copper Spike is the first of its kind to
offer a regional transportation link,” said John E. Thomas, vice
president of sales and marketing for Copper Spike Train
Excursion. “We’re offering residents and tourists a train trip
that enhances their experience among the unmatched beauty of the
high desert scenery.” Named for the copper mining region served
by the AZER, the Copper Spike Train Excursion departs Thursday
to Sunday from the original two-story depot built in 1916. The
depot’s architecture and interior was restored nearly three
years ago as part of a grassroots restorative effort.
For passengers, the vintage accents of historic
train travel are also available on board. Passengers can choose
seating in a 1950s-era dome car – featuring a glass roof that
provides views in all directions – and Calumet Club Car, both on
loan from the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Southern Colorado.
Trains depart from Globe (Thursday to Sunday) at 9:30 a.m.,
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20;
seniors $15 and children $10. To make reservations, call
1-866-979-RAIL (7245). For more information, visit
www.copperspike.com.
About the Copper Spike Train Excursion
The Copper Spike Train Excursion, operated by the Arizona
Eastern Railway, is Arizona’s newest tourist train operated by
diesel locomotives. Daily excursions take travelers on the same
historic rails that once connected people traveling cross
country nearly 100 years ago.
**PERSONAL NOTES FROM GINGER REGARDING THIS NEW
ARIZONA ATTRACTION** I
had the pleasure of personally riding on the Copper Spike during
the inaugural weekend. The staff was extremely friendly and
there has been extensive work done to restore the original depot
building. While our staff was very curious about this new
venture, I went prepared with some general questions about the
operations of the excursion. With this being such a new venture
with so much potential, we will have to exercisesome patience as
the operation grows. They anticipate running the train through
May 2, 2009. Personal (concierge) notes taken: • There are only
two cars being utilized at this time: The Dome Car is extremely
luxurious and offers up and down stairs seating and the Club Car
is very basic and has open bench seating down the middle of the
car. • There are currently no concessions available on board,
but they were not opposed to snacks and bottled drinks being
brought aboard.• There is ADA accessibility by way of a
chairlift on the 2nd car; however you will be confined to this
car – which is not as plush as the first car. (I did not inspect
this option closely) Please be aware that the dome car has high
& narrow staircases to access the multiple levels. • They are
currently working on group rates & hotel/casino packaging. •
Please be advised that this is not an extremely scenic ride.
This will be most suited for those seeking the nostalgia of
riding the rails. • The drive from downtown Mesa only took 1
hour and 10 minutes, so this is a fantastic ½ day excursion
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16th
Annual Carefree Fine Arts & Wine Festival
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PIANIST
JEFFREY SIEGEL TO PERFORM HAYDN AND MOZART
AT PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations
Haydn and Mozart: Humor and Heartache
January 15, 2009, Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.
Presented at
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale
As part of Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts’ 2008-09 “Detour” Season, American pianist
Jeffrey Siegel will perform his Keyboard
Conversations program Haydn and Mozart: Humor
and Heartache at Pinnacle Presbyterian
Church on Jan. 15.
Single
tickets are available for $38 online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through
the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787). Optional
transportation between the Scottsdale Center for
the Performing Arts and the Pinnacle
Presbyterian Church is also available for a
modest fee.
Jeffrey
Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations are a unique,
concert-plus-commentary format in which he
speaks to the audience about the music before
performing each work. New listeners have greeted
these programs with enormous enthusiasm because
they present an informal, accessible and highly
entertaining introduction to the vast repertoire
of the piano and to classical music in general.
Seasoned music-lovers have been enriched by
Siegel’s erudition and delighted by his wit.
Ongoing series flourish in numerous American
cities, among them New York, Chicago, Los
Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland,
Scottsdale/Phoenix, San Francisco,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dallas, Atlanta,
Washington, D.C. and Denver. This season
Keyboard Conversations debuted at the venerable
Wigmore Hall in London. Scottsdale Center for
the Performing Arts has been presenting Jeffrey
Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations since 1979, a
testament to Siegel’s superb artistry,
innovative format and loyal following.
Haydn
and Mozart: Humor and Heartache
will feature Haydn’s rollicking Fantasy in C,
exuberant Sonata in D Major and melancholy
Andante and Variations in F minor as well as a
selection of Mozart’s Sonatas, including the
Turkish March, one of the best known melodies of
all time. As always, a question-and-answer
session will follow the program.
UPCOMING
KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS
The Longevity of the Short
Piece
– March 12, 2009 @ Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,
Scottsdale
Musical Pictures
– April 23, 2009 @ Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,
Scottsdale
JEFFREY
SIEGEL
Jeffrey Siegel has been soloist with the world’s
great orchestras. Abroad, these include the
Berlin Philharmonic; London Symphony,
Philharmonic and Philharmonia; Moscow State
Symphony; Bayerischer Rundfunk; The Hague
Residentie Orkest; Oslo Philharmonic; Stockholm
Philharmonic; Orchestra of La Scala; and NHK
Symphony of Japan. In the United States,
Siegel’s engagements include the New York
Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The
Philadelphia Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra,
Boston Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony
Orchestra. Siegel has collaborated with many of
the pre-eminent conductors of our time,
including Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez, Charles
Dutoit, Neeme Järvi, James Levine, Lorin Maazel,
Zubin Mehta, Leonard Slatkin, Michael Tilson
Thomas and David Zinman, as well as legendary
maestros of the past, such as Eugene Ormandy,
Sir George Solti, William Steinberg, Klaus
Tennstedt and Yevgeny Svetlanov.
Random House
Audio Publishing Group has released an audio
book series of four CDs of Keyboard
Conversations: Mozart and Friends, The
Power and Passion of Beethoven, The
Romanticism of the Russian Soul and The
Romance of the Piano. They are available at
www.randomhouse.com/audio, at iAmplify, for
download at iTunes and Audible and at
booksellers across the country. Twin Cities
Public Television, in conjunction with The
Schubert Club, has produced two half-hour
Keyboard Conversations – Mozart & Chopin
– available on DVD exclusively at Siegel’s
concerts. His recording of Gershwin’s complete
works for piano and orchestra with Leonard
Slatkin and the Saint Louis Symphony continues
to be a best-seller, and is available as a
VoxBox, two-CD set (CDX 5007).
Born into a
musical family, Siegel studied with Rudolf Ganz
in his native Chicago, with the legendary Rosina
Lhévinne at The Juilliard School and, as a
Fulbright Scholar, with Ilona Kabos in London.
Siegel and his wife live in New York City and
are the parents of two grown children. He is a
Steinway artist.
LOCATION
AND PARKING
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located in
Scottsdale at 25150 N. Pima Rd. at the East
Happy Valley Road intersection. Free parking is
available at the church.
ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts offers
performance accommodations to enhance audience
members’ experience, including: American Sign
Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio
description with two weeks advance notice.
Assisted listening devices and wheelchair
seating are always available. Visit the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web
site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact
the box office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480)
874-4694] for further details. Please inquire
about services when ordering tickets.
GROUP
DISCOUNTS A
$3 discount per ticket is available for groups
of 15 or more (subject to restriction and
limitation). Call (480) 874-4690 for more
information.
STUDENT
DISCOUNTS Students
with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability;
limit one per student) 72 hours before any
performance at the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts box office. Tickets must be
purchased in-person; phone orders are not
accepted.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Opened
in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse
season of dance, jazz, classical and world
music, theater and satire. Approximately 1,000
performances, educational programs, festivals
and other events are showcased annually serving
more than 300,000 people and contributing
substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of
life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take
place in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper
Theater (closed for renovation during the
2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage 2 as well as
the 2,200-seat amphitheater on the grounds of
the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the
326-seat Theater 4301 i= n the Galleria
Corporate Centre. The Center’s youth education
and outreach programs reach more than 40,000
school children each year, and its free programs
are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the
popular Scottsdale Arts Festival every March;
Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music
festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January
to April; and Native Trails, a collaboration
with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that
features free demonstrations of Native American
arts and culture from January to April. Open
daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home,
toys for imaginative young minds, recordings,
books, greeting cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the
City of Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer
certain City arts and cultural projects and to
manage the City-owned Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural
Council are made possible, in part, by the
support of members and donors and grants
received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
through appropriations from the Arizona State
Legislature and the National Endowment for the
Arts.
HOW
TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380
East Second Street cottsdale, AZ 85251 Box
Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787) TDD: (480)
874-4694
Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org E-mail:
info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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Darknight
Productions tickets are still available for this Sunday’s
performance.
Go to
www.darknightproductions.us for more information
on any of the shows.
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FAMILY RUN CAFFE BOA
IN TEMPE SIGNS BINKLEY’S SOMMELIER/MANAGER DANIEL PARROTT
Daniel
Parrott, one of the best sommeliers in the Valley who recently
ended his tenure with Binkley’s restaurant adds to Caffe Boa’s
program
TEMPE,
Ariz., (October 30, 2008) – Caffe Boa (www.cafeboa.com), one of
only a few remaining family run restaurants on Mill Avenue in
Tempe, has seen many changes in Tempe in the past 15 years since
its opening. After being awarded the Wine Spectator’s
prestigious “Award of Excellence” in 2008 for the second
straight year, Caffe Boa upped the billing by adding top
sommelier Daniel Parrott.
Prior to
signing with Caffe Boa, Daniel Parrott managed and ran the wine
program at Binkley’s restaurant in Cave Creek since 2006 and has
helped teach at the prestigious Windows on the World wine school
in New York City.
A
precedent in the Valley, Caffe Boa currently employs 15
introductory level and four certified level sommeliers with the
UK based Court of Master Sommeliers.
“We
just keep striving to bring winners on board to support our goal
of constantly providing one of the best all around dining
experiences in the Valley,” said Jay Wisniewski, owner of Caffe
Boa and
certified with both the
Court of Master Sommeliers and with Society of Wine Educators.
“Adding someone like Dan just reinforces that we truly have
something special going on here in the Mill Avenue district”
About
Caffe Boa -
Caffe Boa was established in 1994 by energetic
husband and wife team Jay and Christine Wisniewski. It is a
European style bistro/wine bar that has garnered many
accolades. The seasonally inspired menu focuses on whole,
natural and organic ingredients. It is complimented by a
serious and eclectic wine selection. Caffe Boa employs 15
introductory level and four certified level sommeliers with the
UK based Court of Master Sommeliers. Caffe Boa is located in
the heart of the Mill Avenue District in Tempe.
Location: 398 S. Mill Ave. (NW corner of 4th
Street and Mill Avenue)
480.968.9112
www.cafeboa.com
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MESA MUSEUMS
FREE ON 1ST SUNDAYS
The museum initiative, called 3 for
Free, is sponsored by Target. The
retail corporation has provided the
funds for the museums to offer free
Sundays for 12 months. See the museums for free. Three Mesa museums offer free
admission noon to 5 p.m. the first
Sunday of each month, giving East
Valley residents a chance to take in
arts and culture on the cheap.
- Arizona Museum of Natural History
- 53 N. Macdonald, (480) 644-2230 or
www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
-
“PSI: Poop Scene Investigation”
(through Dec. 7)
- “Hohokam! Ancient Monuments of the
Salt River Valley” (through March 29)
- “Mars!” (through June 28)
- “Dinosaur Mountain” (ongoing)
- Free concerts are 12:30 p.m. to 1:30
p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today,
Dec. 7 and Feb. 1.
- Arizona Museum for Youth
-
35 N. Robson, (480) 644-2467 or
www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
- “Dia de los Muertos” (through Nov.
30)
- “Full Circle: Recycled into Art and
Way to Glow!” (through Feb. 8)
- A free Dia de los Muertos Festival
is Nov. 2
- Mesa Contemporary Arts
-
1 E. Main St., (480) 644-6500 or
www.mesaartscenter.com
- “Beneath the Skin: Artwork Inspired
by Tattoos” (through Dec. 7)
- “Arizona Wheels and Ink” (through
Jan. 4)
- “Low and Slow: The Art of the
Lowrider and the Parlour,” an exhibit
modeled after a tattoo shop (through
Jan. 11)
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"Central Community Theatre CALL for set painting
volunteers!!
Ken Kahle, Artistic Director/Producer, Central Community
Theatre www.cctstage.org
2008/2009 Season
Staged Reading Series (NEW CLASSIC) - The Women by Clare
Booth Luce - February 20-22, 2009
Godspell - March 20-April 5, 2009
Staged Reading Series (NEW) - Jane Doe, an original play
about surviving breast cancer - April 24-26, 2009
Cabaret - CCT Presents TML Arts' "Together Forever" & Broadway
Style Diva Shana Bousard - Sunday, May 10, 2009
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MESA ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON OF
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE ARIZONA
SPEAKERS SERIES
Esteemed Series Brings Renowned National Geographic Explorers to
Arizona
National Geographic brings its acclaimed series back to the Mesa
Arts Center for a second season featuring more presentations by
dynamic National Geographic explorers, scientists, filmmakers,
photographers and journalists. From adventures with photography
and conservation in remote areas of the world to exploring the
depths of the oceans for lost shipwrecks and working to create
the first-ever map of human migration, these speakers inspire,
enlighten and engage audiences worldwide.
“Mesa
Arts Center is extremely pleased to be continuing our
partnership with National Geographic next season, said Randall
Vogel, Director of Theaters and Operations at Mesa Arts Center.
“We are excited to welcome these prestigious explorers,
photographers, and educators. The Center is committed to
presenting performances and programs that educate and enrich the
community in which we live. Through National Geographic
Live, we offer a window to the world.”
The
series also includes matinee presentations geared to area
students as well as lesson plans and related materials for
statewide educators. Teachers can register by visiting
www.ngsednet.org/nglive.
The National Geographic Live Speakers Series is
sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE ARIZONA EVENT DETAILS:
Herpetologist Brady Barr
Dangerous Encounters with Dr. Brady Barr
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 -
Reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr is the first person
ever to capture and study all 23 species of crocodilians in the
wild. Recently, the National Geographic Channel created a
special TV program, Dangerous Encounters: Countdown Croc,
celebrating this historic achievement. What has driven Barr
for 15 years through 50 countries is a desire to save these
crocs in the wild and to help crocs and humans coexist
peacefully. At present, nearly one third of all croc species are
considered endangered. One of the 23 species he has captured,
the wild Siamese crocodile, was thought to be functionally
extinct in the wild. Barr is a longtime on-air contributor to
National Geographic, working as a field specialist on National
Geographic Explorer since 1997, hosting Reptile Wild
with Dr. Brady Barr from 2001 through 2002 and recently,
hosting Dangerous Encounters on the National Geographic
Channel. His early research on alligator diet and eating habits
helped spawn conservation efforts in the Everglades,
contributing to the preservation of Florida’s unique ecosystem.
Barr’s infectious sense of humor combined with both his
experiences teaching high school zoology, biology and life
sciences and his ease in front of the camera make him an
engaging presenter for any audience.
HOW
TO PURCHASE SERIES TICKETS:4-Part
Series tickets for National Geographic Live Arizona will
go on sale April 21st. Prices for the
four-part series package range from $94-$138. There is a
special package available, called Explorers Circle ($330)
featuring prime orchestra seating for all presentations, a
private reception with one of the speakers, a signed copy of his
or her most recent book, and acknowledgement of series
support in each printed event program. There are a limited
number of Explorers Circle tickets available; $125 of the
Explorers Circle ticket price is tax-deductible.
Tickets for single events will go on sale
beginning July 12, 2008.
Series
tickets can be purchased through Mesa Arts Center by calling
480-644-6500, online at
www.mesaartscenter.com, or at the Box Office located at 1 E.
Main St., in Downtown Mesa. Box Office hours are Mon-Sat
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m.
Discounted
pricing for Series tickets is available for National
Geographic magazine subscribers, Mesa Arts Center members
and Arizona Museum of Natural History members. To become a
member of the Mesa Arts Center, call 480-644-6615; to become a
member of the Arizona Museum of Natural History, call
480-644-2230. To become a National Geographic Society member and
receive National Geographic magazine, call 1-800-NGS-LINE
(1-800-647-5463).
If
you are traveling to Mesa for these events, Mesa Arts Center
recommends the Phoenix Mesa Marriott at
200 N Centennial Way,
3 blocks away. The hotel can be reached at (480) 898-8300
or visit
www.marriott.com.
ABOUT
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE
National Geographic Live
is the performing arts division of the National Geographic
Society, featuring live concerts, films, and dynamic
presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists,
filmmakers, and photographers covering a wide range of topics
including exploration and adventure; wildlife and habitat
conservation; natural phenomena; and relevant issues such as
climate change.
Proceeds from speaker series ticket sales help
fund future National Geographic initiatives in field research,
exploration and education. For more information visit
www.nglive.org.
ABOUT
MESA ARTS CENTER
Mesa Arts Center has received numerous awards and accolades for
its programs and outstanding new facilities. Arizona's largest
arts campus is home to four theaters, five art galleries and
fourteen art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa
Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and
performing arts performances, world-class visual art
exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The
facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for
visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to
inspire people through impacting and engaging experiences that
are diverse, accessible, and relevant; and that enhance the
quality of life and vitality of the region. For more
information, visit
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don't think about much, but they'd better start paying
more attention. Starting
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obscure the state name on the license plate. Police will
be able to stop drivers if "Arizona"
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can be hit with an average fine of $135, plus court
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2009
Chamber Music Series at the West Valley Art Museum
Sunday,
January 18
SSW BRASS
QUINTET
featuring music from Vivaldi
and Debussy to Gershwin and Ellington. A crowd pleaser
show!
Sunday, February 22
SSW STRING
QUARTET plus
PV United Methodist Choir
featuring the elegant classics of Mozart and
Mendelssohn.
Sunday, March
22
SSW
WOODWIND QUINTET
featuring
romantic music from Beethoven to early 20th century
works.
Buy
your tickets today CALL 632-972-0635 All
concerts begin at 2:30 pm
Adults $15 - Members $13 Surprise Residents
$11 - Teens $7 - Kids $5
The Symphony of the Southwest is supported by a
grant from the Surprise taxpayers administered by the
Surprise Arts and Cultural Advisory Board
West Valley Art Museum
17420 North Avenue of the Arts - Surprise, AZ 85374
Call 623-972-0635 or visit
www.wvam.org
“Wyatt
Earp brought history to life” at 3rd Spirit of the Old
West Alive
January 7th at Bison Western Museum benefiting
The Downtown YMCA
(SCOTTSDALE) –The audience was mesmerized by the magnificent
performance of Wyatt Earp’s portrayal of his ancestor. “You
slip back to different time and it’s like you are in his
company hearing his stories. I don’t know why this guy
hasn’t been on the big screen, because his Wyatt is better
than any I’ve ever seen. But then maybe the intimate venue
created an ambiance not suited for a big screen.” The
Spirit of the Old West Alive lecture series continued
January 7th, the third in the series to honor
people who have “kept the spirit of the old west alive”.
Wyatt Earp, performed vignettes from his Tombstone Saga,
bio-dramas of the famous lawman Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
amid the rich western décor of the Bison Western Museum.
The
YMCA Downtown was the charity chosen to benefit from this
event. Erin Cullen-Marlow of the Downtown YMCA gave an
overview of their programs and why this event will help
support their cause. Wyatt Earp is on their board of
directors and teaches a master swim class at the downtown
location. He also runs the annual marathon in October which
begins with a blast from Wyatt’s double barrel shotgun.
Earp’s well known wife Terry is the author of all of the
Tombstone Saga productions and about 35 plays. She was
unable to attend, but he assured the audience she is making
good progress in her recovery from a terrible
paralyzing accident in
2006. She recently directed a production of “Mr. Ambassador:
The Life and Times of Raul H. Castro” which should be on
stage again soon.
“There’s more to Earp’s life than the 30 seconds in
Tombstone that he’s known for,” Earp shared. His story is so
interesting, as is the modern day Earp. The discussion took
us through the lawman Earp’s life both before and after the
fateful day in 1881.
The
Spirit of the Old West Alive (SOWA) was founded by LeeAnn
Sharpe with the purpose of collecting oral histories. “Too
often we see the passing of significant people in our
history without their stories being recorded. It means so
much more to hear their stories directly from the
individual. To hear their voice, to see their body language
and pick up on their personality,” Sharpe comments. These
video taped interviews will be available as DVD’s and online
for research.
“We
honor those people who have impacted and maintained our
western experience. Wyatt Earp along with his lovely wife
Terry have been performing theatre based on these old west
characters all over the world and introduced the history of
the west to a whole new generation,” Sharpe explains. “I
can’t think of a better recipient of this award.”
“I
am so happy I came to experience this performance. It was
wonderful and I learned so much,” says Kristi Lee of Send
Out Cards.
“Every time I see him perform, and I have seen him many
times, I’m amazed at how good he is bringing Wyatt to life,”
comments C. Lee Anderson a historic re-enactor in his own
right.
Bison Western Museum is an excellent partner in the SOWA
program as their goal is also related to gathering history
of the southwest. Viewing the spectacular museum collection
is a perfect appetizer to the evening of entertainment. (www.bisonhomes.com
)
Also
sponsoring the event is the Wild West Gazette dedicated to
promoting Arizona history, education and tourism. Publisher
Sid Hagel has taken a lead role in hand making the Arizona
Manzanita wood awards, hand carved into the shape of Arizona
and laser etched. The upcoming January issue of Wild West
Gazette out next week features Earp and southern Arizona
history. (www.wildwestgazette.com
)
Master Printing (www.masterprintingaz.com)
has created beautiful collector cards of each Spirit
honoree, as well as the programs.
Bison Western Museum is located at 16641 N. 91st
St., Scottsdale, AZ (just north of Bell Road) Parking is
free and admission is a $15 donation to benefit our selected
charities. Doors open at 5PM, Cocktail hour begins at 6pm
and the program will begin at 7pm and last until 9pm. (www.spiritoftheoldwest.com
)
Watch the website for news of the next honoree scheduled
for Jan 21st. Alan Korwin, Bloomfield Press
author of Gun Law books and 2nd Amendment rights
guardian is scheduled for Feb 4th and Mary Brown
of Festival of the West on Feb 18th.
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ISRAELI
PIANIST SHAI WOSNER TO PERFORM
RECITAL
2008–09 Virginia G. Piper
Concert Series: Shai Wosner
Feb. 22, 2009, Sunday @ 7:30 p.m.
Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, Scottsdale
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts will present a recital by acclaimed pianist Shai Wosner
on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Theater 4301 in downtown
Scottsdale. The performance is made possible by The Virginia
G. Piper Charitable Trust with support from Suzanne T. and
Irving D. Karpas Jr.
Single tickets are available for $24 online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at
(480) 994-ARTS (2787).
Each season, the Virginia G. Piper Concert Series brings to
Scottsdale internationally acclaimed classical pianists –
from legendary performers to emerging talents – for intimate
recitals.
Praised as “a superb pianist” by The New York Times, Shai
Wosner enjoys a growing reputation with audiences and
critics alike, performing a repertoire that ranges from Bach
and Mozart to Ligeti and composers of his own generation.
Wosner received the 2005 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a
2005 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and was recently named a
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, a two-year program
sponsored by the BBC to support the development of young
talent. Since making his Carnegie Hall debut with the Civic
Orchestra of Chicago in 2000, he has performed with major
orchestras nationwide. A former member of the Chamber Music
Society of Lincoln Center Two, Wosner is active as a chamber
musician, appearing regularly at festivals in La Jolla,
Seattle, Vail and on tour.
Born in Israel in 1976, Wosner studied piano with Emanuel
Krasovsky in Tel Aviv and composition, theory and
improvisation with André Hajdu. His studies continued at the
Juilliard School in New York with Emanuel Ax.
Wosner’s program will include Schumann’s Nachtstücke, Op.
23, and Carnaval, Op. 9, and Débussy’s Preludes, Book 1. He
will perform on a Steinway piano that has been made
available to the Virginia G. Piper Concert Series through
the generosity of Steinway of Phoenix.
PIANO TRADITIONS @ THE CENTER
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present
the following recital as part of the 2008-09 Virginia G.
Piper Concert Series:
Antonio Pompa-Baldi – March 22, 2009 @ Pinnacle Presbyterian
Church, Scottsdale
A soloist with the world’s great orchestras, American
pianist Jeffrey Siegel will return to Scottsdale in 2008-09
for his 29th season of Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard
Conversations. In this unique “concert with commentary”
series, Siegel discusses the music with the audience before
each performance. Upcoming performances include:
The Longevity of the Short Piece – March 12, 2009 @ Pinnacle
Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale
Musical Pictures – April 23, 2009 @ Pinnacle Presbyterian
Church, Scottsdale
LOCATION AND PARKING - Theater 4301 is located in the
Galleria Corporate Centre at 4301 Scottsdale Road on the
corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in downtown
Scottsdale, one block east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking
is available in the Galleria Corporate Centre parking
garage.
ACCESSIBILITY - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
offers performance accommodations to enhance audience
members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL)
interpretation or live audio description with two weeks
advance notice. Assisted listening devices and wheelchair
seating are always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts’ Web site at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box office
at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details.
Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.
GROUP DISCOUNTS = A $3 discount per ticket is available for
groups of 15 or more (subject to restriction and
limitation). Call (480) 874-4690 for more information.
STUDENT DISCOUNTS Students with valid student identification
may purchase half-price tickets (subject to availability;
limit one per student) 72 hours before any performance at
the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office.
Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are not
accepted.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance,
jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs,
festivals and other events are showcased annually serving
more than 300,000 people and contributing substantially to
Scottsdale’s high quality of life and vibrant arts scene.
Performances take place in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G.
Piper Theater (closed for renovation during the 2008–09
season) and 136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,200-seat
amphitheater on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center
Mall and the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate
Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach programs
reach more than 40,000 school children each year, and its
free programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular
Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a
series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that features free
demonstrations of Native American arts and culture from
January to April. Open daily and during performances, The
Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for
imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting cards
and more.
The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program. The
programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made
possible, in part, by the support of members and donors and
grants received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
through appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
HOW TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787)
TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
e-mail: info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
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The
Spirit of the Old West Alive
Mary Brown Interview
Join us February 18th at Bison Western Museum
(SCOTTSDALE)
– The Spirit of the Old West Alive lecture series continues
February 18th, the fifth in the series to honor
people who have “kept the spirit of the old west alive”.
Mary Brown founder of Festival of the West has certainly
contributed to keeping the spirit of the old west alive! She
will join us as we discuss her life and the last 19 years
running the largest and highest rated western festival in
the country.
Festival
has awarded the coveted Cowboy Spirit Award to the likes of
Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Ben Johnson, Rex Allen,
Jack Palance, Shirley Jones, and John Wayne. This year’s
recipients will be Hugh O’Brien and Rex Allen Jr. Mary’s
memories of all of these celebrities and more will
fill the evening’s
discussion and pictures. Many of the volunteers, family and
friends who have known Mary will be on hand to contribute
their memories as well. (www.festivalofthewest.com)
The
Spirit of the Old West Alive (SOWA) was founded by LeeAnn
Sharpe with the purpose of collecting oral histories. “Too
often we see the passing of significant people in our
history without their stories being recorded. It means so
much more to hear their stories directly from the
individual. To hear their voice, to see their body language
and pick up on their personality,” Sharpe comments. These
video taped interviews will be available as DVD’s and online
for research.
“We honor
those people who have impacted our western experience. Mary
Brown and her wonderful festivals have introduced western
history to a whole new generation,” Sharpe comments. “These
are delightful gatherings for anyone interested in
networking in the western world.”
Bison
Western Museum is an excellent partner in the SOWA program
as their goal is also related to gathering history of the
southwest. The lectures are presented in their theatre
seating 125 people. With the gorgeous museum upstairs for
guests to explore while enjoying a gourmet pizza buffet from
Oggi’s Pizza, evening is about as enjoyable as possible. (www.bisonhomes.com
)
Also
sponsoring the event is the Wild West Gazette dedicated to
promoting Arizona history, education and tourism. Publisher
Sid Hagel is designing this year’s Festival Program. (www.wildwestgazette.com
)
The 100
Club, a police support organization (www.the100club.org)
is beneficiary of SOWA ticket profits.
Bison
Western Museum is located at 16641 N. 91st St.,
Scottsdale, AZ (just north of Bell Road) Parking is free and
admission is a $15 donation to benefit our selected
charities. Doors open at 5PM for Social hour and the program
will begin at 7pm and last until 9pm. (www.spiritoftheoldwestalive.com
)
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Encanto-Palmcroft Historic
Home Tour and Street Fair!
Sunday,
March 29, 2009, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parking Lot at Phoenix College W Monte Vista Rd
& N 9th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007
Cost: $15.00-18.00 Spend your
Sunday at the Encanto-Palmcroft Historic
Home Tour and Street Fair! My daughter
and I have been to this before - it's so
much fun! I'm always amazed at what creative
people can do with these historic homes with
so much character. Home Tour Day is a great
day to get out of the house and see how
other people live -- specifically those in
one of the most talked about historic
neighborhoods in Arizona.
Park at Phoenix
College where you buy your tickets and a
refreshment. We will then whisk you off to the
neighborhood in an old-fashioned trolley while a
tour guide gives you a fascinating commentary on
the history of the neighborhood. You'll be
dropped off within a short distance of your
first house. Your ticket will provide
information about each specific house, its
history, famous people who may have lived in it,
interesting architectural features, and more.
About 50 vendors at the corner of Monte Vista
and 9th Ave where there will also be
entertainment, food, and refreshments.
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5th Annual West of Western
Culinary Festival...
Saturday, Sunday March 14-15, 2009,
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N Central
Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1222 Cost: $67.00-75.00
This will be the fifth annual West of Western Culinary
Festival... It is "The Southwest's Premier Culinary
Festival," showcasing independent Chefs. And they've got
quite the list of chefs if I may say so myself:
http://www.westofwestern.com/chefs.html
The ambiance of a sophisticated garden party. The artistry
of 60 renowned Arizona chefs. The flavors of 100 wines and
spirits. West of Western, the Southwest's premier culinary
arts festival, features chefs from top independent
restaurants and delivers an avant-garde epicurean
experience. Held at Phoenix Art Museum, this multi-sensory
affair of signature dishes, stunning works of art, live
musical performance and hands-on demonstrations celebrates
its fifth anniversary on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday,
March 15, 2009.
Designed as a weekend of fine food, education and
entertainment, the highlight of West of Western is the
Chefs' Invitational Grand Tasting, an unparalleled gathering
of the Arizona's top executive chefs, chefs de cuisine and
pastry chefs. Participants are selected for their excellence
and innovation in the culinary arts and come ready to
impress with trend-setting specialties. Set in Phoenix Art
Museum's lush and tranquil Dorrance Sculpture Garden, chefs
prepare entrees "al fresco" exposing the art of the kitchen
to guests who sample incredible gourmet offerings.
"West of Western is a showcase of the great culinary artists
that are responsible for the amazing haute cuisine this
region is becoming known for," commented Scott Andrews,
Director, West of West Culinary Festival. "West of Western
focuses on quality, nor quantity. We intentionally limit the
number of participants because we want our guests to sample
the best that Arizona has to offer in a setting that allows
the chefs to engage with festival goers."
Inside Phoenix Art Museum the festivities continue. In the
Museum's Great Hall at The Wine Table, connoisseurs and
novices sample dozens of labels from around the world with
the assistance of trained sommeliers and wine masters.
Presentations by local and national food and wine experts,
cooking demonstrations, live music and docent lead tours of
Phoenix Art Museum complete the experience.
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2009 Phoenix Film Festival
- 9th Annual
Get ready for the 2009 Phoenix Film Festival! Arizona's
largest film festival will be held
April 2 to April 9, 2009 at Harkins
Scottsdale/101. 7000 E Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 538-1707 The 9th Annual Film
Festival will feature the finest in independent film from
around the world, celebrities, filmmaking seminars, student
filmmaking seminars and parties all week long. Films and
guests will be announced in February with celebrity guests
announced in March. Don't miss the film event of 2009.
http://www.phxfilm.com/templates/index.php |
Tempe
Improv Richard Lewis Mar 12-15
Lewis has taken his life-long therapy fodder and carved it
into a commanding and compelling art form. In exploring new
forms of self-expression, he took time off-stage to complete
a book, "The Other Great Depression." Richard Lewis has
appeared in countless movies, television shows and his own
cable specials. He can be seen on HBO's hit comedy "Curb
your Enthusiasm," playing one of Larry David's close
friends. Richard's "Concerts from Hell" (The Vintage Years)
was released from Image Entertainment and audiences can
catch Richard touring the country till this day. Tempe
Improv
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Tempe
Improv
Charlie Murphy
Mar 19-22
Most people feel they are just being introduced to Charlie
Murphy. They know him as the guy who became a house hold
name in a very successful second season on the three time
Emmy nominated CHAPPELLE'S SHOW ; the hottest and most
talked about show on television. The show saw a steady
increase in ratings when "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood
Stories - Rick James and Prince skits aired. In 2004,
Charlie embarked upon a sold out national comedy tour ( The
"I'm Rich Bitch" comedy tour featuring Chappelle's Show cast
members, Donnell Rawlings and Bill Burr ). In 2005 his stand
up career continued to grow with a sold out follow up tour,
" Charlie Murphy and Friends " as well as a co-headlining
tour with Mike Epps.
Tempe Improv
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Tempe
Improv
Norm MacDonald
Mar 26-29
Norm is perhaps best known for his offbeat delivery of "the
fake news" on "Saturday Night Live" for five seasons. Norm
also starred in the film "DIRTY WORK", which he also
co-wrote; and lended his voice over talents in "DR.
DOOLITTLE 2 & 3", and hit show "FAMILY GUY". Macdonald was
also seen in "BILLY MADISON" with Adam Sandler, and in the
Academy Award-nominated "The People Vs. Larry Flint." Norm
was most recently seen in Nbc's "My Name Is Earl" and
continues touring the country and performing stand up and
clubs everywhere.Tempe
Improv
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Tempe
Improv
Maz Jobrani
Apr 2-5
Maz Jobrani is probably best known
for his big screen role as "Moly" in Ice Cube's "Friday
After Next." Additionally Jobrani is a member of the Axis of
Evil Comedy Tour, which features some of the top Middle
Eastern-American comics in the world. The Axis of Evil
Comedy Central Special premiered in 2007 as the first all
Middle Eastern show on American TV. The DVD was also
released in 2007. Maz has also performed on "The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Late Show with Craig
Ferguson," "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," Comedy
Central's "Premium Blend,"
Tempe Improv
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A Sanderson Music Series
Event Kenny Loggins
Sunday March 8, 2009
Kenny Loggins voice can be identified as soon as a song
starts and for over three decades it’s been inviting
listeners in to experience music that reaches the heart and
the senses with authentic emotion and rich lyrical and
melodic resonance. From Loggins & Messina classics like
“Danny’s Song” to signature solo tracks including “Celebrate
Me Home” and the GRAMMY®-winning “This Is It,” Kenny Loggins’
expansive body of work speaks volumes with its warmth and
directness.
Showtime: 8:00 PM Club Doors @ 6:30 PM Theatre Doors @ 7:00
PM
Tickets: Rows 1-7 = $75.00 Rows 8-13 = $65.00 Rows 14-25 =
$50.00
Seating is in Round.
All tickets purchased within 10 days of the show will be
placed at will call. Print @ Home tickets available only
until 6 hours prior to show time.Tickets available at the
Celebrity Theatre Box Office. To charge by phone call
602-267-1600 ext.1. To purchase online, just click on the
red "find tickets" button above. All Tickets subject to a
surcharge.
Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just
4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.
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Hall of Fame Ballot
Includes Pat Tillman
Pat Tillman
is among a group of 76 players and six head
coaches who were named to the College Football
Hall of Fame ballot Tuesday.
Tillman, left
his NFL career to join the U.S. Army Rangers and
was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan,
played at Arizona State from 1994-97 and was a
first-team All-American as a senior. He was the
first-ever Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
from ASU and led the Sun Devils to the 1996
Pac-10 title.
Also
nominated from ASU were former linebacker Bob
Breunig, a first-team All-American in 1974 who
ranks third in school history in career solo
tackles (206) and fifth in career tackles (353).
and coach
Also
nominated Darryl Rogers coached the Devils from
1980-84, where he was 37-18-1. He also coached
at Cal State-Hayward, Fresno State, San Jose
State and Michigan State, where he was Big Ten
coach of the year in 1977 and national coach of
the year by the Sporting News in 1978..
Also
nominated former University of Arizona defensive
back Chuck Cecil (1984-87), a first-team
All-American and Pac-10 Defensive Player of the
Year in 1987, was also nominated.
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AT
LAST … R&B LEGEND ETTA JAMES
TO PERFORM AT CELEBRITY THEATRE
Etta James
and the Roots Band March 19,
2009, Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. Celebrity Theatre,
Phoenix
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – As part of its 2008–09 “Detour”
Season, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will
present Etta James and the Roots Band on March 19 at the
Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. The performance is
presented with support from Chase, Alice and David Olsan,
Beth and Sanford Hoffman and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
Single tickets are
available for $58 online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at
(480) 994-ARTS (2787).
When it comes to
music that speaks to the soul, R&B legend Etta James is
virtually peerless. One of music’s most distinctive and
prolific vocalists, James rose to prominence in the
1950s and ’60s with hits like The Wallflower and
her signature ballad At Last. Since then she has
recorded dozens of albums and earned numerous honors,
from Grammys to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
James’ extraordinary range spans everything from
classic, time-honored standards to her unique
interpretations of pop songs by John Lennon, Marvin Gaye
and Prince.
The Steinway piano
for this performance is available through the generosity
of Steinway of Phoenix.
LOCATION
AND PARKINGCelebrity
Theatre is located in Phoenix at 440 N. 32nd St., north
of East Van Buren Street. Parking is available on site
for $5. GROUP
DISCOUNTSA
$3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or
more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480)
874-4690 for more information. STUDENT
DISCOUNTSStudents
with valid student identification may purchase
half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one
per student) 72 hours before any performance at the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office.
Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are
not accepted.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSOpened
in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance,
jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs,
festivals and other events are showcased annually
serving more than 300,000 people and contributing
substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and
vibrant arts scene. Performances take place in the
Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater (closed for
renovation during the 2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage
2 as well as the 2,200-seat amphitheater on the grounds
of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the 326-seat
Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate Centre. The
Center’s youth education and outreach programs reach
more than 40,000 school children each year, and its free
programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular
Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a
series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a
collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and
the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that
features free demonstrations of Native American arts and
culture from January to April. Open daily and during
performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories
for the home, toys for imaginative young minds,
recordings, books, greeting cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and
cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art
Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council
are made possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the
Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
Photo by
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Festival of the West Annual Chuck Wagon Cook Off, Saturday
March 21
Festival of
the West Annual Chuck Wagon Cook Off is one of the must see
cook offs of the year! Come see authentic chuck wagons cook
in the style of the 1880s cattle drives.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (YN) -
Back at WestWorld in north Scottsdale the polo field makes a
lovely place to camp and easy to wander without too much
dust!
Enjoy the sights, sound, smells, and tastes of the old west
in this unique culinary competition. Competitors work from
authentic chuck wagons as they cook in the style of the
1880s cattle drives. Cooks from around the west are eager to
introduce spectators to the art of cooking over an open
fire.
Each entrant provides an authentic chuck wagon, as well as
cooking utensils typical of the 1880s era. No stainless
steel or plastic here. Cooks will prepare beef, beans,
bread, 'taters and a fruit cobbler over a wood fire.
Providing a veritable feast for the eyes, Cookie and all the
helpers dress in authentic old west garb.
Many of the chuck wagons used in this competition were
working wagons in the 1880s and have been painstakingly
restored to their former glory. You'll find camp cooks
anxious to give you information about each wagon including
the history of the equipment. Antique wagons are not a
requirement, replicas are also eligible to compete.
Other Awards
The Pot Wrassler Award is bestowed on the camp receiving the
most points based on friendliness to the public, appearance,
attitude, and cooperation. Additionally, a special prize of
$200 is given to the wagon camp traveling the furtherest
distance to join in the fun.
Chuck Wagon Cookoff Information & Application (PDF)
2008 Chuck Wagon Cook Off Winners
GENERAL ADMISSION MARCH 19 - 22, 2009 * Gates Open at 10:00
AM each day
Gates Close - Thurs, Fri, Sat. - 7:00 PM Sunday - 5:00 PM
ADULT - $14.00
SENIORS (Age 60+) - $13.00
CHILDREN(12 - 5) - $4.00
CHILDREN - 4 & Under - Free
4 DAY PASS - $45.00
Call for Group Rate Information (602) 996-4387
SPECIAL PRICING:
Thursday March 19, 2009 SENIORS (Age 60+) - $7.00
Friday March 20, 2009 CHILDREN (12 AND UNDER) FREE
WestWorld is located East of the 101 between Frank Lloyd
Wright and Bell Road in North Scottsdale 16601 North Pima
Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
http://www.festivalofthewest.com |
39th Annual Scottsdale Arts
Festival
Sponsored by CBS 5, 95.5 KYOT & 99.9 KEZ Discover a
Masterpiece ... In Your Own Backyard!
Consistently ranked among the top arts festivals in the
country by the readers of American Style Magazine, the
Scottsdale Arts Festival has been an Arizona tradition since
1971. The three-day event features 200 jury-selected artists
from throughout North America who display their work for
sale on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center
Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from
the artists and from the Scottsdale Arts Festival's online
art auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live music and
entertainment from Arizona's top bands and performers, the
interactive Photoscopia kaleidoscope and a sneak preview of
the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project commissioned by
the Scottsdale Public Art Program, fun activities for
children and families at Imagine Nation, delicious foods and
beverages including a wine and beer tasting garden, free
admission to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)
and free parking and shuttle service.
Admission: $7 for adults; $5 for students; free for children
12 and under and members of Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts and SMoCA; two-day pass available for $10
Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs.
The Scottsdale Arts Festival is held on the Scottsdale Civic
Center Mall, adjacent to Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown
Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and
three blocks east of Scottsdale Road.
*Free parking is available in the public parking garage
located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells
Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the
Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown
Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage
located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.
Shuttle service is available at the Loloma Transit Center at
East Second Street and Marshall Way and along the route of
the Downtown Scottsdale Trolley.
ARTISTS
Long recognized for its high-quality fine arts and crafts,
the Scottsdale Arts Festival showcases 200 artists selected
by jury from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants.
Participating artists come from throughout the United States
and Canada and work in all media, from ceramic, glass,
jewelry, metals and textiles to painting, sculpture,
photography, printmaking and drawing. Visitors have the
opportunity to meet and talk to each artist and buy works of
art directly from them.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment featuring jazz, folk, classical, blues,
rock and world music. Roving entertainers offer impromptu
performances throughout the festival grounds.
Imagine Nation features creative art activities for children
ages 12 and under.
*Assistance dogs are welcome, but no pets please.
AZ Cardinals BTrain
Speaks at Wallace Luncheon
Sandy Gibbons gets a good chuckle as Wallace cracks
jokes and Bertrand Berry is amused. Berry's cause was
serious stuff as he promotes his charity.
Bertrand Berry
spoke to about 20 Valley business professionals at the
weekly Bill "Wallace" Thompson Luncheon. Sandy Gibbons
introduced Berry as world reknowned croquet player...
ooops.. defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals. After
talking about how his wife had recovered from childhood
leukemia, he went on to say how his life was most
influenced by his time at Notre Dame. Even more than the
Super Bowl Game. Actually the NFC Championship win was
his most exciting game. The fellas asked plenty of
questions and Berry graciously took time for pictures
and autographs. Mostly he wanted to tell everyone about
his charity event this week.
On
Friday, March 20th and Saturday,
March 21st, Arizona Cardinals Defensive End
Bertrand Berry and the Bertrand Berry Foundation will
host the 4th Annual Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend,
presented by the Miracle Mile Shops and benefiting
Childhelp, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Mable
Dean Scholarship Fund. Philanthropists, Cardinals fans
and Valley VIPs alike are invited to wine, dine and
mingle with the stars at this celebrity-studded weekend,
featuring the following activities:
“Tropical Illusion” Gala, Friday, March 20:
This island-themed gala taking place at the Hotel Valley
Ho will begin with a hosted cocktail reception, followed
by a silent and live auction and musical entertainment.
Guests can dance and dine with the stars, as they peruse
auction items and bid the night away. Tickets are $375
per person and can be purchased by calling (602)
685-1103. (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
Celebrity Football Camp, Saturday, March 21:
The Celebrity Football Camp will be taking place on
Saturday morning at the Arizona Cardinals Training
Facility in Tempe. Over 120 children from the local
chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters will be making
passes and punting like the pros.
B-Train’s Bash, Saturday, March 21:
Bringing an end to the weekend’s festivities is a
star-studded night on the town at Devil’s Martini in Old
Town Scottsdale. With celebrity sightings, libations and
a night of dancing involved, this will be an event the
Phoenix paparazzi and Valley residents will not want to
miss. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door
that evening and are $10 per person from 8 – 10 p.m. and
$10 for guys/no cover for ladies after 10 p.m. (OPEN TO
PUBLIC)
For more information on the 4th Annual Bertrand Berry
Celebrity Weekend or to purchase tickets call (602)
685-1103 or visit
http://www.bertrandberryfoundation.org or
www.btrain92.org .
About the Bertrand Berry Foundation:
The Bertrand Berry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization, created by NFL Pro Bowler Bertrand Berry.
Committed to making a difference in the lives of
suffering and abused children, all funds raised by the
Foundation benefit Childhelp, a leading national
non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of
child abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention
and treatment; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the
world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated
to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient
services; and the Mable Dean Scholarship Fund, which
awards funds to further the education of post
high-school and college graduates who are/were
volunteers in organizations that offer children a better
life experience.
For more information
visit www.bertrandberryfoundation.org
RENOWNED STRING ENSEMBLE
SEJONG AND VIOLINIST GIL SHAHAM TO PERFORM
Sejong with
special guest Gil Shaham
April 3, 2009, Friday @ 8 p.m. Pinnacle
Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – As part of its 2008–09 “Detour”
Season, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
will present the internationally acclaimed string
ensemble Sejong with guest violinist Gil Shaham at
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale on April 3.
The performance is sponsored by The Richard and Deborah
Felder Foundation with support from Linda and Sherman
Saperstein.
Single tickets are
available for $58 online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at
(480) 994-ARTS (2787). Optional shuttle transportation
between the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
and the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is also available
for a modest fee.
Renowned for its
cohesiveness, beautiful sound and refreshing musical
style, Sejong is a unique, conductor-less string
ensemble that has performed on major stages throughout
the United States, Europe and Asia since its inception
in 1995. Based in New York and envisioned as a “cultural
ambassador” by Artistic Director Hyo Kang, a faculty
member of The Juilliard School and Yale University,
Sejong brings together 14 individually distinguished
solo and chamber musicians hailing from eight different
nations. Performing with Sejong will be violinist Gil
Shaham, one of today’s most virtuosic and engaging
classical artists. Shaham is sought after throughout the
world for concerto appearances with leading orchestras
and conductors, as well as for recital and ensemble
appearances on the great concert stages and at the most
prestigious festivals.
Celebrating the
200th anniversaries of Haydn and Mendelssohn, this
special program will feature Haydn’s Violin Concerto in
G Major and Violin Concerto in C Major as well as
Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat Major.
LOCATION
AND PARKING
Pinnacle Presbyterian
Church is located in Scottsdale at 25150 N. Pima Rd. at
the East Happy Valley Road intersection. Free parking is
available at the church.
Ahwatukee Comedy Club 3rd Laugh of 2009
Keith
Curtis, Jodi Weisberg, Ebenezer and Nacole plus of course
our own Tom Grayson who is just back from a performance at
the Broadway Comedy Club in New York!
This month we
are presenting some comedians that have been with us before.
Keith Curtis, Jodi Weisberg, Ebenezer and Nacole plus of
course our own Tom Grayson who is just back from a
performance at the Broadway Comedy Club in New York!
The regular show is followed by a comedy contest, similar
concept to the Last Comic Standing on TV. The contest is
free to attend for those who bought tickets for the regular
show. Application form is available on website for those who
want to compete.
Where: Grace Inn Hotel, Ahwatukee 10831 S 51 St Phoenix AZ
85044. Advance tickets available at www.cleancomedyclub.com
for $10.00 (Early Bird) to March 16 and thereafter $12.50 to
5PM of day of show. Seating is limited and is on a first
come, first serve basis. There are both table seating and
standard theatre seating available. $20 at the door.
When: March 21, 2009 at 7.30 p.m. Followed by comedy contest
9 p.m.
Why: Ahwatukee Comedy Club prides itself on delivering clean
(ah-wa-2kee clean), fun and entertaining comedy featuring
some of Phoenix’s funniest working comedians. You must be 18
or over to appreciate the subtle innuendo (and also because
alcohol is served). Ahwatukee Comedy Club is the only comedy
club in Phoenix where laughter is 100% guaranteed! Jokes
professionally cleaned by SwedeClean’s JokeCleaner. Laughing
is good. Laughing is bonding – come and bond with us. Most
events are sold out.
Contact: Anders Berg Phone Number: 480-759-5120
ahwatukeecomedyclub@cox.net –
www.cleancomedyclub.com
Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch
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Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch
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Arizona in Poetry and Verse
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April 15, 2009
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12:15-1:00pm
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Arizona Capitol Museum 1st floor
Museum Lounge
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1700 W. Washington
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Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Culture and history walk hand in hand on April 15 at the
Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch,
Arizona in Poetry and
Verse. Please join Christy White, President
of the Arizona State Poetry Society, for a discussion of
poems and poets from Arizona’s history. The Society has
been encouraging state wide poetry appreciation since
1965.
Lunch Bunch is a free program about Arizona history
and/or current events. Bring Your lunch and enjoy coffee
and cookies provided by the Museum Guild. Free museum
admission Free parking Arizona Capitol Museum 1700
W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Open:
Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 For more information, go
to:
http://www.lib.az.us/museum/ or call 602.926.3620
The 55,000 square foot Museum, located at 1700 W.
Washington in Phoenix, tells the story of Arizona’s
history from Territorial Days to the present through
more than twenty exhibits. It is part of the State
Library, the oldest cultural institution in Arizona,
dating to the organization of the Territory in 1863. Collections
featuring premiere Moving Through Domestic Violence
AZDance Group, a professional contemporary dance company,
under the direction of Kenda Newbury
Friday, April 10 - 7PM
Saturday, April 11- 3PM TICKETS: $15 Adults, $10
Seniors/Students, Under 10 Free. Tickets available at the
door or at Plus Gifts (2805 W Carefree Hwy # 113, Phoenix,
AZ 85085) in N. Phoenix. AT: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center
(33606 N. 60th Street, N.E. Scottsdale - between Scottsdale
Road & Cave Creek Road, South of Carefree Highway on 60th
Street).
This concert highlights the professional roster of AZDance
Group and their educational programs including Movement
E-Motion, dance program for individuals with different
abilities.
09-10 Season Auditions
AZDance Group
DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2009
TIME: 1PM Registration; 1:30-3:30PM audition
LOCATION: Ballet AZ School of Ballet, 3645 E. Indian School
Rd., Phoenix, Arizona
MORE: Full requirements online at www.azdance.org, call to
confirm your spot at the audition, under age registrants
must have parent/guardian present to sign audition forms.
Annual "Celebration Dance Concert"
~ season-end concert ~
featuring "Run For Life", "Moving Through Domestic Violence"
and the company's Movement E-Motion dance program
AZDance Group
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Herberger Theater Center, Stage West, 222 E.
Monroe Street, Phoenix
MORE: Professionals of AZDance Group and their Movement
E-Motion dance program for individuals with different
abilities will delight your senses. Last concert of the
season. Think of this concert for your tax donation of
choice!! Information on the website www.azdance.org.
Purchase tickets through www.herbergertheater.org or
www.ticketmaster.com.
Join Our Mailing List!
Other Performances:
~ AZDance Group performs ~
May 2 - Saturday - 7PM - Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center,
Scottsdale with "Desert Foothills Dance 25th Anniversary
Studio Concert"
May 16 - Saturday - 5:30PM - Deer Valley High School PAC,
Glendale with "Arizona Dance Artistry Year-end Concert"
~ Details ~
www.azdance.org
480.215.1916
AZDance Group
28248 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste B-1-453, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480.215.1916
www.azdance.org
AZDance Group thanks all of it's sponsors.
For a full listing, visit www.azdance.org
Top & Middle Photo by Steve Watson, Phoenix, AZ
Last Photo by Sarah Miley Photography, Anthem, AZ
All rights reserved. Copyright 2008 AZDance Group / KLN
For
more information visit www.azdance.org
Ribbon
Cutting Event at AZ Rentals & Concierge
Grand Opening of AZ Rentals & Concierge to
support Surprise Chamber member's Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon
Cutting! This will also be a blood drive benefitting the
United Blood Services and fundraiser for the Injured Marines
Fund. Actual ribbon cutting to be held at 9:00am. Chambers
are encouraged to sign up to donate blood and/or donate to
the fund immediately following. Please contact Mark Digan at
AZ Rentals & Concierge at (623) 209-1656 to schedule your
time. Event Date: 03-13-09 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MST
Location: Arizona Rentals & Concierge 14245 W. Grand Avenue,
Suite 2 Surprise, AZ 85374
Please join Arizona Rentals & Concierge for this exciting
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event. Acutal Ribbon Cutting
to occur at 9:30AM. Cross streets: Parkview Place & Grand
Avenue. Actual ribbon cutting to be held at 9:00am.
http://www.arizonarentalservice.com
Riordan
Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce
the following special events for the month of March 2009. We
would appreciate inclusion of these events in your public
service announcements. These events are free and open to the
public. Please note that we are on our Winter hours, open
daily 10:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. with tours beginning at 11:00a.m.
and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour,
the last tour of the day is always 4:00p.m. We are also
pleased to announce our Annual Volunteer Training starting
in March. Please help us spread the word. The first two
sessions are free and open to the public as well.If you are
looking for information on the budget crisis, try the
Arizona State Parks Foundation website. This non-profit was
created to advocate for Arizona State Parks.
www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org
. The best thing to do is contact your Arizona State
Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to help you
do this.
- On-Going Series
of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures,
2nd Tuesday of Each Month 12:15pm, Free!
- Note: Our March
Lecture is in Celebration of Women's History Month
- Mar 10 "En Vogue:
90 Years of Riordan Women's Fashion"
Adrienne Rose,
Volunteer & Textile Historian, Riordan State Park
Extraordinary volunteer Adrienne Rose will discuss styles of
women's clothing popular from the late 1880's through the
1960's. This program is a slide presentation featuring
garments worn by three generations of Riordan women.
Clothing and accessories from the early 1880s to the mid
1970s are included. In some cases a picture of a family
member wearing a particular garment can be viewed. Men's
formal wear will also be featured.
Adrienne Rose holds
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in clothing and textiles.
For the last 12 years she has owned and operated The House
of Rose Fashion Services, a design and custom sewing
business in Flagstaff.
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Evening Slide
Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free! (Program is Free.
Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.)
Note: Our March Lecture is in Celebration of Arizona
Heritage and Archaeology Awareness Month
Mar 7 Protecting
Historic Sites during Wildland Fires
Neil Weintraub,
Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest Increased fuels
reduction projects in northern Arizona has added additional
challenges for archaeologists to protect the thousands of
fragile historic sites in the National Forests surrounding
Flagstaff. Come see how archaeologists and fire fighters
take measures to protect our history while trying to prevent
catastrophic wildland fires!
Note: Our March
Lecture is in Celebration of Arizona Heritage and
Archaeology Awareness Month
Mar 28 Protecting the
Archaeology and Petroglyphs of Picture Canyon
Picture Canyon Core
Group
Please join the "Picture Canyon Core Group" to learn about
and discuss the on-going community driven restoration and
cultural & historical preservation activities which are
being promoted by numerous agencies, organizations and local
government within Flagstaff. The slide presentation will be
accompanied by displays about the project. Picture Canyon
was recently placed on National Register Of Historic Places.
The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) recently approved a
$330,225.00 grant to the City of Flagstaff for the "Picture
Canyon Meander Restoration" project.
Riordan Volunteer
Training
Come join our volunteer
team or just learn about the local history & interpretation!
For more information or to RSVP call 928.779.4395
Session One -
Saturday, March 21st 8:30-10:30 a.m.
A great overview of
early Flagstaff and the Riordan family history.
Flagstaff's First
Twenty Years: Building Community on the Railroad Line
Presented by: Kathy Farretta, M.A., Riordan Mansion State
Historic Park Community Builders: The Riordan Families of
Flagstaff, 1884-1904 Presented by Kathy Farretta, M.A.,
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Session Two -
Saturday, March 28th 8:30-10:30a.m.
An introduction to the
concepts of interpreting our resources to visitors. Basics
of Interpretation Presented by Nikki Lober, Park Ranger &
Kathy Farretta, M.A., Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Session Three -
Saturday, April 4th 8:30-10:30a.m.
Giving the Guided Tour
of the Riordan Family Homes Presented by Nikki Lober, Park
Ranger & Kathy Farretta, M.A., Riordan Mansion State
Historic Park
This session is
required for those that want to give guided tours of Riordan
Mansion. The session will introduce you to the Research
Materials available, the basics of giving a tour, emergency
procedures, and other tour giving tips and techniques.
All sessions will be
held in the Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Visitor
Center 409 W. Riordan Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Kathy Farretta,
M.A.Assistant Park ManagerRiordan Mansion State Historic
Park 928.779.4395 fax 928.556.0253
kfarretta@azstateparks.gov
www.azstateparks.com
MIAMI RICE PUDDING CO GRAND
OPENING
16455 W Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone 1- 408-663-3371
www.miamiricepuddingco.com
11 Am -
8 Pm Mon - Thurs
11 AM - 10 Pm Fri - Sat
11 AM - 6 Pm Sun
Manager Richard Dezono
is being the counter
serving up delicious
Miami Rice Pudding! It's
a different style treat
in many flavors and with
plenty of toppings. They
are in the beautiful
Scottsdale Promenade
shopping center easily
accessible when you are
near Frank Lloyd Wright
and Scottsdale Road.
They also carry
Seattle's Best Coffee.
Rice pudding has
two-thirds less fat than
ice cream and half the
calories!
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Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the
U.S., with 151,500 cases reported in 2003. Along with
57,000 deaths.About 75% of cases develop after age
45. In most cases, the cancer arises from a polyp, an
abnormal mass of tissue that develops on the inside wall of
the colon or rectum.
According to the National Cancer Institute, a common
symptom of colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits.
Symptoms could be something as simple as:
- Diarrhea or constipation...
- Gas pains, cramps or feeling full or bloated...
- Feeling very tired all the time, or losing weight
for no reason...
- Nausea or vomiting...
Of course, these symptoms don't necessarily indicate
cancer. In fact, early cancer does not usually cause pain.
That's why it's a smart idea to stay on top of your #1
strategy.Talk with your health care provider about when to
begin screening for colorectal cancer, what tests to have,
the benefits and risks (potential harms) of each test, and
how often to schedule appointments. For more information
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/colorectal-screening
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 1st
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1700 : April Fools tradition popularized
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1789 : First U.S. House of
Representatives elects speaker
Pennsylvania Representative Frederick
Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg
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1816 : Jane Austen declines royal
writing advice
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1877 :
Edward
Schieffelin
discovers
one of
the richest silver veins in the West
where he was told he would find nothing
but his tomb stone - thus he named the
town Tombstone which now mines tourism
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1916 : Lewis Selznick Pictures founded
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1918 : RAF founded
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1924 : Hitler sent to Landsberg jail
sentenced to five years
in prison for high treason for the "Beer
Hall Putsch"--the Nazi Party's first
attempt at seizing the German government
by force. This is when he spent his time
dictating his autobiography,
Mein Kampf
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1932 :
Debbie Reynolds born
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1935 : First metal radio tube
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1938 :
Ali McGraw born
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1945 : U.S. troops land on Okinawa
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1946 : Alaskan earthquake triggers
massive tsunami
that
kills 159 people in Hawaii
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1949 : First African-American variety
show
Happy Pappy,
starred Ray Grant
debuts In Chicago
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1970 : Gremlin is introduced
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1970 : Nixon signs legislation banning
cigarette ads on TV and radio
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1985 : Villanova beats Georgetown for
NCAA basketball championship
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1988 : Jim Jordan
star of radio comedy
Fibber McGee and Molly
dies
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1993 :
Alan
Kulwicki, 1992 Winston Cup Champion,
died in a plane crash
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 2nd
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1513 : Ponce de Leon discovers Florida
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1805 : Hans Christian Andersen is born
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1819 :
Mormon missionary Jacob Hamblin, who was
also in charge of colonization along the
Little Colorado River and served as
guide to Maj. John Wesley Powell over
the Lee’s Ferry route, was born in Ohio.
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1902 : First woman judge dies in Wyoming
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1902 : First movie theater opens
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1908 :
Buddy Epson born
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1914 :
Alex Guinness born
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1917 : Jeannette Rankin
first
woman ever elected to Congress
assumes office
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1917 : Wilson asks for declaration of
war
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1919 :
The first car ever to climb Sentinel
Peak in Tucson started its trek upward.
The car sustained one blown tire. The
headlights were left on to prove the
feat to residents, and the car was
parked on the peak for two days so
people could climb up and see it for
themselves.
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1920 :
Jack Webb born
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1927 :
Cochise and Graham County cattlemen
ordered their crews to ride armed and to
shoot when necessary to prevent
rustling.
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1933 :
Gov. Benjamin B. Moeur unveiled a
monument on the Arizona-New Mexico state
line dedicating the Geronimo Trail from
Douglas to Cloverdale, N.M.
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1939 :
Marvin Gaye born
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1941 : Life of Riley radio show debuts
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1941 : "The Desert Fox" recaptures Libya
-
1947 :
Emmy Lou Harris born
-
1956 : GM boss
Alfred P.
Sloan stepped down after 19 years as
chairman
-
1972 : Charles Chaplin returns to U.S.
-
1979 : Anthrax poisoning kills 62 in
Russia
-
1982 : Argentina invades Falklands
-
1987 : Congress allows higher speeds
from 55mph to 65mph
-
1992 : Mob boss John Gotti convicted of
murder
-
2005 : Pope John Paul II Dies
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 3rd
-
Today
is Friday, April 3, the 93rd day of
2009. There are 272 days left in the
year.
-
1776,
George Washington received an
honorary doctor of laws degree from
Harvard College
-
1817 : Texas Ranger "Big Foot"
Wallace born
-
1860 : Pony Express debuts
service between St. Joseph, Mo., and
Sacramento, Calif.
-
1865 : Richmond captured
-
1882 :
Outlaw Jesse
James was shot to death in St.
Joseph, Mo., by Robert Ford, a
member of James' gang
-
1885 : Daimler receives patent
-
1904:
Leaking gas main exploded in a
Prescott saloon and gambling house,
injuring four people.
-
1919:
Maricopa County, not including the
city of Phoenix, stood alone in the
rejection of Daylight Savings Time.
Other cities and counties gave up
the battle and moved their clocks
forward an hour, but Maricopa County
supervisors insisted there would be
no surrender.
-
1924
; Marlon Brando born
-
1924
: Doris Day born
-
1927:
the Horse Mesa Dam and Power Plant
went into operation and began
earning $3,200 a day for the Salt
River Valley Users Association.
-
1936 : Bruno Hauptmann executed
-
electrocuted in Trenton, N.J., for
the kidnap-murder of Charles
Lindbergh Jr.
-
1942
: Wayne Newton born
-
1944
: Tony Orlando born
-
1946
: Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, the
Japanese commander responsible for
the Bataan Death March, was executed
by firing squad outside Manila,
Philippines.
-
1948 :
President Harry S. Truman signed
into law the Marshall Plan, designed
to help European allies rebuild
after World War II and resist
Communism
-
1956 : Elvis appears on the Milton
Berle Show
-
1958
: Alec Baldwin born
-
1961
: Eddie Murphy born
-
1968
: the day before he was assassinated
in Memphis, Tenn., civil rights
leader Martin Luther King Jr.
delivered his famous "mountaintop"
speech to a rally of striking
sanitation workers.
-
1968
: North Vietnam agreed to meet with
U.S. representatives to set up
preliminary peace talks.
-
1972
: Jennie Garth born
-
1974 : Series of deadly twisters
hits U.S. heartland
-
1986
: Amanda Bynes born
-
1988 : Lemieux wins NHL scoring
title, stops Gretzky streak
-
1990 : Singer Sarah Vaughan dies
-
1996 : Unabomber arrested
-
1996 : MOMA displays Jaguar
-
1996 : an Air Force jetliner
carrying Commerce Secretary Ron
Brown and American business
executives crashed in Croatia,
killing all 35 people aboard
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 4th
-
1825
: Charles T. Hayden,
founder of Tempe and father of Sen. Carl
T. Hayden, was born.
-
1841 : President Harrison dies after
one month in office
-
1843 : Yellowstone photographer
William Henry Jackson is born
-
1917
: Fire caused by a
kerosene lamp destroyed all but two
buildings in the mining town of Ajo.
Citizens saved a phonograph from a
burning store and played “There’ll Be a
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” as the
city burned.
-
1928 : Maya Angelou is born
-
1930
: the Arizona State
School for the Deaf and Blind was closed
for lack of funds. The school’s teachers
were owed three months’ back pay.
-
1939 : Jack Benny pleads guilty
-
1944 : Actor/Auto racer is born
-
1949 : NATO established
-
1963 : Bye Bye Birdie opens
-
1968 : Dr. King is assassinated
-
1969 : Smothers Brothers cancelled
-
1988
: Gov. Evan Mecham
became the first governor in Arizona
history to be removed from office
through impeachment. Mecham was
convicted by the state Senate of
obstruction of justice and misuse of
state funds.
-
1988
: Rose Mofford
became Arizona’s first woman governor
following the impeachment conviction of
Gov. Evan Mecham.
-
1996 : Jaguar introduces convertible
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 6th
-
1776 : Congress opens all U.S. ports to
international trade
-
1830 : Mormon Church established
-
1832 : Black Hawk War begins
-
1841 : Tyler is inaugurated as 10th
president
-
1866 :
Butch Cassidy born
-
1892 :
Lowell Thomas born
-
1895 : Oscar Wilde arrested
-
1896 : First modern Olympic Games
-
1909 : Peary's expedition reaches North
Pole?
-
1917 : America enters World War I
-
1929 :
Andre Previn born
-
1930 : Will Rogers' radio show premieres
-
1931 : First afternoon radio serial for
kids
-
1934 : Ford introduces whitewalls
-
1937 :
Merle Haggard born
-
1937 :
Billy Dee William born
-
1947 :
John Ratzenberger born
-
1952 : Marilou Henner born
-
1957 : Perry Como tops the charts
-
1970 : Sam Sheppard dies
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 7th
-
1770 : William Wordsworth is born
-
1891 : P.T. Barnum dies
-
1897 : Walter Winchell born
-
1915 : Billie Holliday
-
1927 : First telecast of sound and
image
-
1928 : James Garner born
-
1939 : Francis Coppola born
-
1939 : David Frost born
-
1951 : Janis Ian born
-
1954 : Eisenhower gives famous
"domino theory" speech
-
1954 : Jackie Chan born
-
1961 : Marian Jordan dies
-
1961 : JFK lobbies Congress to help
save historic sites in Egypt
-
1964: Russell Crowe born
-
1994 : Civil war erupts in Rwanda
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 8th
-
563 BC: Buddhists celebrate birth of
Gautama Buddha
-
1778 : John Adams arrives in Paris
to replace Silas Deane
-
1842 : Elizabeth Bacon Custer is
born in Michigan
-
1893 : Mary Pickford born
-
1918 : Fairbanks and Chaplin sell
war bonds
-
1918 : Betty Ford born
-
1935 : WPA established by Congress
FDR signs Emergency Relief
Appropriation Act
-
1955 : Barbara Kingsolver is born
-
1963 : Julian Lennon born
-
1968 : Patricia Arquette born
-
1974 : Hank Aaron of the Atlanta
Braves hits his 715th career home
run, breaking Babe Ruth's legendary
record of 714 homers
-
1981 : Omar Bradley dies
-
1986 : Clint Eastwood elected mayor
-
1990 : Twin Peaks debuts
-
1994 : Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is
found dead at 27
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 9th
-
1859 : Mark Twain receives steamboat
pilot's license
-
1865 : Robert E. Lee surrenders
-
1881 : Billy the Kid convicted of
murder
-
1939 : Over
75,000 come to the Lincoln Memorial
to hear famed African-American
contralto Marian Anderson give a
free open-air concert
-
1940 : Germany invades Norway
-
1959 : NASA
introduces America's first
astronauts to the press: Scott
Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr.,
John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil "Gus"
Grissom, Walter Schirra Jr., Alan
Shepard Jr., and Donald Slayton
-
1962 : West Side Story wins Academy
Award
-
1962 : Kennedy throws first pitch at
new D.C. stadium
-
1969 : "Chicago Eight" plead not
guilty
-
2005 : Prince Charles and Camilla
Parker Bowles wed
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April
12th
-
1633 : Galileo is convicted of heresy
-
1770 : British repeal hated Townshend
Act
-
1858 : First gentile governor arrives in
Utah
-
1864 : Fort Pillow Massacre
-
1861 : The Civil War begins Fort Sumter
fired upon
-
1908 : Fire threatens Massachusetts oil
refineries
-
1914 : First movie “palace” opens
-
1930 : Tiny Tim born
-
1940 : Herbie Hancock born
-
1945 : President Franklin D. Roosevelt
dies
-
1946 : Ed O'Neill born
-
1947 : David Letterman born
-
1949 : Legal thriller writer Scott Turow
is born
-
1950 : David Cassidy born
-
1954 : Bill Haley and the Comets record
"Rock Around The Clock"
-
1956 : Andy Garcia born
-
1957 : Vince Gill born
-
1971 : Shannon Doherty born
-
1975 : U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
evacuated
-
1979 : Claire Danes born
-
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 13th
-
1360 : Hail kills 1000 English
troops
in Chartres, France. The storm and
the devastation it caused also
played a part in the Hundred Years
War between England and France.
-
1742 : Handel’s Messiah premieres in
Dublin
-
1743 : Thomas Jefferson is born
-
1861:
Fort Sumter surrenders
-
1866 : Butch Cassidy is born
-
1906 : Samuel Beckett born
-
1909 : Eudora Welty is born
-
1919 : The Amritsar Massacre
-
1919 : Howard Keel born
-
1926 : Don Adams born
-
1939 : Wuthering Heights premieres
-
1941 : Japan and USSR sign
nonaggression pact
-
1945 : Tony Dow born
-
1946 : Al Green born
-
1964 : Sidney Poitier wins Best
Actor Oscar for Lilies of the Field First African-American Best
Actor Oscar
-
1986 : "Return to Mayberry"
-
1970 : Apollo 13 oxygen tank
explodes
-
1970 : Rick Schroder born
-
1976 : Jonathan Brandis born
-
1990 : Soviets admit to Katyn
Massacre
-
1997 : Tiger Woods wins first major
-
2009 : former Major League Baseball
all-star pitcher Mark “The Bird”
Fidrych is found dead at the age of
54 following an accident at his
Massachusetts farm involving a Mack
truck he was working
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 14th
-
1775 : First American abolition
society founded in Philadelphia
-
1818 : Webster's American Dictionary
of the English Language is printed
-
1865 : Lincoln is shot
-
1894 : Edison's Kinetoscope
-
1904 : John Gielgud born
-
1912 : RMS Titanic hits iceberg
-
1918 : U.S. fliers in first dogfight
over western front
-
1925 : Rod Steiger born
-
1927 :
The
first regular production Volvo,
nicknamed
"Jakob" rolls off the line
-
1935
: “Black Sunday,” one of the most
devastating storms of the 1930s Dust
Bowl era swept across the region
-
1935 : Loretta Lynn is born
-
1941 : Julie Christie born
-
1941 : Pete Rose born
-
1956 : First video camera for sound
and pictures
-
1960 : Brad Garrett born
-
1975 : Operation "Baby Lift"
concludes
-
1977 : Sarah Michelle Geller born
-
1986 : U.S. bombs Libya
-
1995 : Burl Ives dies
-
1996 : Abigail Breslin born
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 15th
-
1452
: Leonardo Da Vinci born
-
1843
; Henry James born
-
1865 : President Lincoln dies
-
1894
: Bessie Smith born
-
1912 : Titanic sinks
-
1924 : Rand McNally releases first
road atlas
-
1927 : First footprints left at
Grauman's Chinese Theater
-
1933
: Elizabeth Montgomery born
-
1933
: Roy Clark born
-
1940 : English author and politician
Jeffrey Archer is born
-
1947 : Jackie Robinson breaks color
barrier as the first
African-American player in Major
League Baseball when he steps onto
Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
-
1948 : Hollywood Screen Test debuts
-
1959 : Castro visits the United
States
-
1959
: Emma Thompson born
-
1965 : Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
opens
-
1967 : Antiwar protests held in New
York and San Francisco
-
1990 : Ava Gardner dies
-
1990
: Emma Watson born
-
1998 : Pol Pot dies
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 18th
-
1521 : Luther defiant when charged
of heresy by the church
-
1775 : Revere and Dawes ride to warn
of British attack
-
1857 : Clarence Darrow born
-
1906 : The Great San Francisco
Earthquake kills over 700 and leaves
many homeless
-
1929 : First "Our Gang" film with
sound debuts
-
1932 : MGM signs William Faulkner to
write scripts including To Have and
to Have Not and the Big Sleep
-
1942 : Doolittle leads air raid on
Tokyo
-
1945 : Journalist Ernie Pyle killed
at Okinawa.
Burgess Meredith
portrayed in 1945 film
The Story of GI Joe
-
1946 : Haley Mills born
-
1949 : Geoff Bodine born
-
1953 : All Star Revue ends
-
1956 : Grace Kelly marries Prince
Rainier
-
1958 : Federal court decides to
release Ezra Pound from mental
institution where held unable to
stand trial for treason for his
support of Mussolini in the war.
-
1961 : JFK denies U.S. military
intervention in Cuba
-
1963 ; Conan O'Brien born
-
1974 : Leftwing terrorists The Red
Brigade terrorizes Italy
-
1976 : Melissa Joan Hart born
-
1983 : Suicide bomber destroys U.S.
embassy in Beirut
-
1984 : America Ferrera born
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 19th
-
1775 : The American Revolution
begins
-
1824 : Lord Byron dies in Greece
-
1861 : First blood in the Civil War
-
1865 : Lincoln's Funeral
-
1876 : Wyatt Earp dropped from
Wichita police force
-
1897 : First Boston Marathon held
-
1925 : Hugh O'Brian born
-
1927 : Mae West jailed
-
1933 : Jayne Mansfield born
-
1935 : Dudley Moore born
-
1938 : TV experiments begin
-
1943 : Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins
-
1949 : Paloma Picasso born
-
1957 : Bogey cult launches
-
1962 : Al Unser, Jr. born
-
1968 : Ashley Judd born
-
1979 : Kate Hudson born
-
1993 : Branch Davidian compound
burns
-
1995 : Truck bomb explodes Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma
City
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 20th
-
1689 : Siege of Londonderry begins
-
1871 : Ku Klux Act passed by
Congress
-
1893
: Joan Miro born
-
1896 : First Vitascope show
-
1898 : McKinley asks for declaration
of war with Spain
-
1902 : Curies isolate radium
-
1909 : Mary Pickford starts film
work
-
1926 : Sound process announced
-
1937
: George Takei born
-
1941
: Ryan O'Neal born
-
1949
: Jessica Lange born
-
1972
: Carmen Electra born
-
1976
: Joey Lawrence born
-
1980 : Castro announces Mariel
Boatlift
-
1999 : Columbine High School
massacre
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 22nd
-
1870 : Vladimir Iiyich Lenin born
1873 : Ellen Glasgow, Pulitzer
Prize-winning American novelist, is
born
-
1889 : The Oklahoma land rush begins
-
1906 : Eddie Albert born
-
1915 : Germans introduce poison gas
-
1928 : Aaron Spelling born
-
1936 : Glen Campbell born
-
1937 : Jack Nicholson born
-
1945 : Hitler admits defeat
-
1950 : Peter Frampton born
-
1954 : McCarthy Army
hearings begin
-
1970 : The first Earth Day
-
1976 : Barbara Walters signs $5
million contract
-
1988 : Irene Rich dies
-
1994 : Former President Richard
Nixon dies
-
2004 : Pat Tillman killed by
friendly fire in Afghanistan
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 23rd
-
1564 : William Shakespeare born
-
1791 : James Buchanan is born
-
1859 : Byers publishes first Denver
newspaper
-
1867 : Zoetrope patented
-
1928
: Shirley Temple Black born
-
1936
: Roy Orbison born
-
1940
: Lee Majors born
-
1942
: Sandra Dee born
-
1945 : Truman confronts
Soviet Foreign Minister
Molotov taking a firm stance with
Soviets
-
1949 : Joyce DeWitt born
-
1954 : Hank Aaron hits first home
run of his MLB career
-
1956 : Elvis debuts in Vegas
-
1960
: Valerie Bertinelli born
-
1961 : George Lopez born
-
1967 : Soviet cosmonaut
Vladimir Komarov dies when his
parachute fails during his
spacecraft’s landing
-
1969 : Sirhan Sirhan receives death
penalty for assassination of
Robert F. Kennedy
-
1986 : Director Otto Preminger dies
-
1992 : Smithsonian acquires Miller
1500-cc race car
-
2009:
"Take
Your Child to Work Day"
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 27th
-
4977 BC: Universe is created,
according to Kepler
-
1521 : Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan killed in the Phillipines
-
1570 : Pope Pius V excommunicated
Queen Elizabeth I.
-
1667 : John Milton sells the
copyright to Paradise Lost
-
1773 : Parliament passes the Tea Act
-
1791 : Samuel Morse born
-
1805 :
during the First Barbary War, an
U.S.-led force of Marines and
mercenaries captured the city of
Derna, on the shores of Tripoli,
Libya
-
1813 : Explorer Zebulon Pike dies
-
1822 : President Grant is born
-
1922 : Jack Klugman born
-
1927 ; Coretta Scott King born
-
1932 ; Casey Kasem born
-
1937 ; Sandy Dennis born
-
1937 : A Star Is Born opens
-
1954 : White Christmas debuts
-
1959 : Sheena Easton born
-
1956 : Rocky Marciano retires as
world heavyweight champion
-
1965 : broadcast journalist Edward
R. Murrow died in Pawling, N.Y., two
days after turning 57.
-
1967 : Expo '67 was officially
opened in Montreal by Canadian Prime
Minister Lester B. Pearson.
-
1968 : Humphrey announces his
candidacy
-
1973 : acting FBI Director L.
Patrick Gray resigned after it was
revealed that he had handed over
bureau files on the Watergate
burglary to the Nixon White House.
-
1978 : Afghan president is
overthrown and murdered
-
1978 : convicted Watergate defendant
John D. Ehrlichman was released from
an Arizona prison after serving 18
months.
-
1978 : Fifty-one construction
workers plunged to their deaths when
a scaffold inside a cooling tower at
the Pleasants Power Station site in
West Virginia fell 168 feet to the
ground.
-
1986 : Video pirate disrupts HBO
signals
-
1994 : South Africa holds first
multiracial elections
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 28th
-
1758 : President Monroe is born
-
1789 : Mutiny on the HMS Bounty
-
1925 : T.S. Eliot accepts a job at
Faber and Faber publishers
-
1937 : The Museum of Costume Arts
opens
-
1945 : Benito Mussolini executed
-
1958 : "Witch Doctor" hits No. 1
-
1967 : Muhammad Ali refuses Army
induction
-
1969 : De Gaulle resigns as leader
of France
-
1990 : A Chorus Line closes
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 29th
-
1429 : Joan of Arc relieves Orleans
-
1854 : First African-American
college chartered
-
1863 : William Randolph Hearst is
born
-
1875 : Henry James' Transatlantic
Sketches is published
-
1899 : Duke Ellington born
-
1932 : One Man's Family debuts
-
1944 : Last "Our Gang" film released
-
1945 : Adolf and Eva marry
-
1945 : Dachau liberated
-
1951 : Dale Earnhardt born
-
1954 : Jerry Seinfeld born
-
1955 : Kate Mulgrew born
-
1957 : Daniel Day-Lewis
-
1958 : Michalle Pfeiffer born
-
1960 : Dick Clark denies involvement
in payola
-
1969 : Duke Ellington gets Medal of
Freedom
-
1970 ; Andre Agassi born
-
1970 : Uma Thurman born
-
1974 : Nixon announces release of
White House Watergate tapes
-
1986 : Roger Clemens strikes out 20
batters in single game
-
1992 : Rodney King trial verdict
announced and riots erupt in
Los Angeles
-
2004 : World War II monument opens
in Washington, D.C.
-
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
April 30th
-
1789: The first presidential
inauguration
-
1803 : Louisiana Purchase concluded
-
1867 : Arizona Ranger Burton Mossman
is born
-
1925 : Dodge is sold
-
1927 : The first federal prison for
women opens
-
1939 : New York World's Fair opens
-
1945 : Arthur Godfrey show debuts
-
1945 : Annie Dillard is born
-
1948 : Land Rover is introduced
-
1948 : Organization of American
States established
-
1983 : "Beat It" tops charts
-
1992 : Last episode of The Cosby
Show
-
1993 : Tennis star Monica Seles
stabbed
-
1997 : Ellen comes out
-
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November 22, 2008 to May 31, 2009 |
Chihuly Art Exhibition by renowned artist,
Dale Chihuly. The exhibit will feature new and unique
works of glass sculpture located along the Garden’s
trails. The exhibition will open Saturday, November
22, 2008 and remain until May 31, 2009. |
Desert Botanical Garden |
Feb
27 - Apr 5 |
Guys & Dolls |
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
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March 20-April 5, 2009 |
Godspell - March 20-April 5, 2009
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Central Community Theatre
|
March 27 –
29, 2009 |
Cowgirl Up!
- Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Opening Gala
928.684.2272 |
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 N. Frontier Street in Wickenburg,
Arizona, approximately 45 miles
northwest of Phoenix. |
March 28 - April 5th |
Three
Divas & a Darryl - Original play book by Deidre Kaye
lyrics by Alexx Stuart 7:30PM Musical comedy parody of
show biz life. - Dinner before show and dessert at
intermission - opens at the Encore Room at AZ Broadway
Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Rd, Peoria, AZ Mar28-Apr5
Friday & Saturday evenings Sunday matinees Starring
Janine Smith, Rhonda Vogt, DeAndra Johnson, Kevin Glenn
Tickets $45 includes a 3 course dinner, show, tax &
gratuties. Receive $3 off for mentioning this ad or $5
off for groups 8 or more. 480-595-7346
www.darknightproductions.us |
Encore Room at AZ
Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Rd, Peoria, AZ |
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APRIL
2009 |
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Apr 2-5 |
Maz Jobrani
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Tempe Improv 930 E University |
Apr 1-2 |
Southwest Facilities Expo
featuring
Managing Green Buildings |
Phoenix Convention Center |
Apr 2-18 |
The Merchant of Venice |
Southwest
Shakespeare Company at
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
Apr 2-5, 2009 |
31st
Annual Fiesta Days |
Cave Creek |
Apr 5, 2009 |
BIG Big Band: Jazz
with the Phoenix Symphony
– From Ellington to Goodman to Shaw, the Phoenix
Symphony swings their way through big band favorites |
Del Webb
Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg
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Apr 3-5, 2009 |
Tombstone Rose Festival &
Territorial Days
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1-888-457-3929 |
April
2 - 19, 2009 |
WORLD PREMIERE!
SOMEBODY/NOBODY
By Jane
Martin Directed by Jon Jory Tucson: March 7 – 28,
2009 Phoenix: April 2 - 19, 2009
Sheena is a somebody who wants to be a nobody. Loli is a
nobody desperate to be a somebody. In this hilarious
world premiere comedy about Hollywood, fame and the TMZ,
renowned playwright Jane Martin takes dead aim at our
culture of celebrity. |
Arizona Theatre
Company |
April
2 |
Fall
Out Boys |
Mesa
Amphitheatre Mesa, AZ |
April 3 |
RENOWNED STRING ENSEMBLE
SEJONG AND VIOLINIST GIL SHAHAM TO PERFORM
Sejong with special guest Gil Shaham
April 3, 2009, Friday @ 8 p.m. |
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale |
April 3 |
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
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Jobing.com Arena,
101- Glendale Ave
9400 W.
Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
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April 4-5 |
History of the Soldier
Sat 9-5 Sun 9-2 |
Fort Verde State Historic
Park |
April 4-5 |
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Orpheum Theatre |
April 4 and 5, 2009
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25th Annual Gibson Glendale
Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, April 4, 2009 | noon – 10 p.m. Sunday,
April 5, 2009 | noon – 6 p.m. |
Historic Downtown
Glendale |
April 9-12 |
Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed |
Chandler Center for the
Arts |
April 5 |
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US
Airways Center
(
formerly America West Arena)
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April 7-12 |
Cats |
ASU Gammage - Tempe |
April
10-11 |
'Moving
Through Domestic Violence' "AZDance Group presents
"Collections" featuring new, inspiring and educational
works ~ Season-End 1 Concert ! ~" Friday, April 10 at
7:00pm - Saturday, April 11 at 3:00pm |
Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center |
April
11 |
Mint Condition |
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St |
April
11 |
LATIN JAZZ LEGEND PONCHO SANCHEZ TO PERFORM OUTDOOR
CONCERT
Concerts Under the Stars: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
April 11, 2009, Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater
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Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater |
April 10 -May 3 |
Sweeny Todd |
Theater Works 8355 W.
Peoria |
April
16 |
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April
17- May 24 |
Miss Saigon |
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
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April
17- May 3 |
The Emperor's New Clothes |
Stageworks at
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
April 18 |
M.O.M.
Mama's Organic Market 30 vendors on hand 8am-2pm 3rd
Saturday each month |
99th
Ave & Northern |
April
18 |
Three Mo' Tenors |
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
April 18 |
Gaelic Storm |
Chandler Center for the
Arts |
April
18 |
The Siti Company
Sat, 04/18/09 |
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ |
April
19 |
Kenny Rogers |
Desert Diamond Casino |
April
24-26-2009 |
Staged Reading Series (NEW) - Jane Doe, an
original play about surviving breast cancer - April
24-26, 2009 |
Central Community Theatre
|
April
25 |
Eckhart Tolle |
Dodge Theatre 400
W. Washington St |
April
25 |
Top Hat Orchestra
|
Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams |
April
28, 2009 |
Dane
Cook |
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale, AZ |
April
29, 2009 |
2009
Women Against MS
"WAMS"
Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the
brand new Monte Lucia Resort and Spa (Tatum and Lincoln)
Our speaker is Martha Madison, (Belle Black Brady) an
actress from Days of Our Lives. |
Monte Lucia Resort and Spa (Tatum and Lincoln) |
April
30 |
Third Day with Brandon Heath & Revive
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Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St |
April
30 -May 3, 2009 |
Sesame Street Live |
Dodge Theatre 400
W. Washington St |
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MAY 2009 |
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May
1-2 |
Dancemotion 8 O'Clock
& Rocked
|
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
May
2-3 |
Sonoran Desert Chorale www.sonorandesertchorale.org |
First United
Methodist Church 15 East Main St. Mesa AZ |
May 2 |
Chippendales |
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St |
May 3 |
Leon Russell
|
Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ |
May 5 |
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
|
Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams |
May 7
- 24, 2009 |
Hershey Felder in
BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM The
Music of Ludwig van Beethoven Text by Hershey Felder
Directed by Joel Zwick Tucson April 8 – 27, 2009
Phoenix May 7 - 24, 2009 Hershey Felder
completes his musical trilogy known as ‘The Composer
Sonata’ with his brand new production, Beethoven, As
I Knew Him. Based on a true story, the headstrong
German genius Ludwig van Beethoven is brought stirringly
to life through the eyes of his last surviving friend as
well as through performances of some of the most
eternally powerful musical masterpieces ever composed. |
Arizona Theatre
Company |
May 8 |
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Symphony Hall |
May 9 |
The Music of
Dixieland Side Street Strutters witht he Symphony of the
Southwest |
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
May 9 |
Infiniti Cabaret
Series: Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues May 9, 2009,
Saturday @ 8 p.m. |
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts(480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
|
May
10, 2009 |
Cabaret - CCT Presents TML Arts' "Together Forever" &
Broadway Style Diva Shana Bousard - Sunday, May 10, 2009
|
Central Community Theatre
|
May
10, 2009 |
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Symphony Hall |
May
19-24, 2009 |
Bishop Mule Days |
Bishop CA |
May
11, 2009 |
An Evening with Garrison Keillor |
Yavapai College, 1100 East
Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301 - 928.445.7300 or
800.922.6787 |
May
12-13, 2009 |
Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels |
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
May
14, 2009 |
Jimmy Buffett and the
Coral Reefer Band
|
Cricket Wireless
Pavilion
Phoenix, AZ |
May
15-17, 2009 |
Hummingbird Festival |
Cordes Ranch |
May 16 |
M.O.M.
Mama's Organic Market 30 vendors on hand 8am-2pm 3rd
Saturday each month |
99th
Ave & Northern |
May 19 |
Kings of Leon
|
Mesa
Amphitheatre
Mesa, AZ |
May 19 |
G. Goodwin Phat Band
|
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
May
23-25, 2009 |
Wyatt Earp Days |
Tombstone |
May
24, 2009 |
Fleetwood Mac Unleashed:
Hits Tour 2009
|
Jobing.com Arena,
101- Glendale Ave
9400 W.
Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
|
May
27, 2009 |
Asa Showcase 2009
|
ASU
Gammage Tempe, AZ |
May
29-30, 2009 |
Kimberly Lewis
|
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
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JUNE 2009 |
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June
5 - July 19, 2009 |
Bye Bye Birdie |
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
|
Jun
18-28 |
The Little Mermaid
East Valley Children's Theater |
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
Jun
19-21 |
Shriner's Sweet Onion
Festival 520-457-3106 |
Tombstone |
Jun
26-28 |
Brian
Lebel's 20th Annual Cody Old West Show & Auction on Jun
27th at Denver Merchandise Mart
www.codyoldwest.com
|
Denver Co |
Jun
28 |
Yanni Voices
|
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale, AZ |
Jun
29-Jul 5 |
Prescott Frontier Days ®, Inc. 2009 World's Oldest Rodeo
®. |
Prescott,
Ariz |
Jun
29-Jul 5 |
2009
Wrangler ProRodeo Million Dollar Tour Prescott, Ariz.,
June 29-July 5 |
Prescott,
Ariz |
|
JULY 2009 |
|
July
2, 2009 |
Wicked |
ASU Gammage |
July 4, 2009 |
Glendale's Fourth of July Celebration \
Gates open at 6 pm
|
Glendale Community
College
|
July 17 |
Jewel
Ikeda Theatre |
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 |
July 24, 2009 |
Earth Wind & Fire / Chicago
|
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale, AZ |
July 25, 2009 |
Keith Urban: Escape
Together World Tour
|
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale, AZ |
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AUGUST 2009 |
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August 7 - September 20, 2009
|
Forever Plaid |
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
|
August 7 - September 20, 2009
|
The Taffetas |
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
|
August 11 |
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 |
JOBING.COM ARENA
Glendale, AZ |
August 15 |
Julianne Hough |
Desert Diamond Casino |
August 22 |
Fort Bayard National
Historic Landmark and NM State Historic
District will hold its 143rd birthday celebration
A tour of the old
fort will be given at 9:30 AM, followed by lunch of
hotdogs, peanuts, Cracker Jacks and lemonade.
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Fort Bayard National
Historic Landmark and NM State Historic
District
6 miles east of Silver City, New Mexico |
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SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Sept 5-7, 2009 |
Rendezvous of Gunfighters |
Tombstone |
Sept 9, 2009 |
Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St |
Sept 17, 2009 |
Foreigner |
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St |
Aug 21 |
Twist & Shout
|
Desert Diamond Casino |
Sept
27 – Sept 6, 2009 |
Cowgirl Up! - Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Opening Gala
928.684.2272 |
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 N. Frontier Street in Wickenburg,
Arizona, approximately 45 miles
northwest of Phoenix. |
Sept 2009 |
5th Annual Wild
Western Festival
|
CJ's
Movie Studio Avondale |
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OCTOBER 2009 |
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October 11, 2009 |
Fiesta
Glendale 4-10 p.m.
|
Historic Downtown Glendale |
Oct 16-19, 2009 |
Helldorado Days
520-457-3548 |
Tombstone |
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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DECEMBER 2009 |
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JANUARY 2010 |
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Recurring Events
Monday
Every
Monday
Arrowhead Hospital Blood
Pressures Arrowhead Hospital is
now doing blood pressures in center court, near Guest Services from
7:30 - 10:30am every Monday morning. This is a great
opportunity to get accurate and complimentary blood pressures.
Tuesday
Every
Tuesday... Carefree/Cave Creek Rotary Club, 7:30am breakfast at
Horny Toad. Call 480-575-1409.
Cave Creek
Saddle Club Monthly meetings, 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. at Harris
Bank, Scottsdale Rd. and Carefree Hwy. Call President Susan Dryer,
623-465-1374 or visit
www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org .
Every
Tuesday... Carefree Corridor Business Group, 7:00am breakfast at
Pioneer Restaurant. Call 480-560-7841 Tom Buckhardt - no membership
fees, open to one business professional in each field, pass leads,
share experiences, guest speakers
www.carefreecorridorbusinessgroup.com .
Hospice of the
Valley, Paradise Valley Grief Support, meets at PV Senior
Center, 17402 N. 40th St., every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Call
602-636-5390 for info.
"Women with
Spirit" Tues. at 7:30 a.m., Kashman's Deli at the Summit. All
women are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation. Call
480-231-9927 for info, sponsored by Desert Mission United Methodist
Church.
Every
Tuesday... Soroptimists Meeting, 7:30am
www.sisfoothills.org
Panic Relief,
Inc. ;has a program geared to help anyone suffering from these
disorders. Held in Cave Creek/Carefree, Mon., noon - 1 p.m., Tues. 7
- 8 p.m. Call 732-940- 9658 if you are interested in attending.
Wednesday
Every
Wednesday... Kiwanis Club of Carefree, 11:30am at Harolds. Call
480-488-8400.
American Girls
Club, for 2nd – 6th grade girls who just want to have fun! Meets
1st and 3rd Wed., 4 p.m., Vineyard Church, 42105 N. 41st Dr.,
Anthem. Call 623-742- 7329 for info.
Awana
Youth Program, 3 years – 6th grade, Wed., 6:15 to 8 p.m.
Black Mountain Baptist Church; 33955 N. Cave Creek Rd. Call
480-488-1975 or visit www.bmbcaz. com.
Awana Youth
Program, 3 years – 6th grade, Wed., 6:25 to 8 p.m. SonRise
Community Church; 29505 N. Scottsdale Road. For info call
Diane at 623-516-0691.
Women’s
Domestic Violence Support Group, meets Wed., 6:30 p.m. at Christ
Episcopal Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. Drop-ins
welcome. Call 480- 488-1090 for more information.
Thursday
Every Thursday evening, Old Town Scottsdale’s many art galleries
keep the lights on.
ArtWalk runs 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, around Main Street
and Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Free. (480) 990-3939 or
www.scottsdalegalleries.com
Unite to Fight
Illegal Immigration Town Hall Meeting Childress Auto Mall, 2223
W. Camelback Rd., every Thurs., 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. For more
information:
www.immigrationbuzz.com or 602-433-3760.
Las Palmas
Grand Ballroom Dance Thursdays Set 4- Oct 2, 2008 2550 E.
Ellsworth Rd Mesa 480-982--0577
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Every Thursday, 3-7 p.m.,
beginning Oct. 9 Dr. A. J. Chandler Park
Friday
Every
Friday... Carefree Farmers' Market , 9:00am- 1:00pm at Carefree
Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ
85377.
Click here
or call 480-488-3686
Every
Friday Night 6-9pm ... ALL CARS WELCOME FRIDAY NIGHT CAR SHOW ,at
Big Earl's Greasy Eats 6135 E. Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek , AZ
85331. l 480-575-7889
Rotary Club of
Anthem Weekly breakfast meetings every Fri., 7 a.m., Ironwood
Country Club, 41551 N. Anthem Hills Dr. Contact Larry Evans at
623-225-6342.
Every Friday Wine Classes at 6:00PM.
$10 to try 6 wines with the best food in the valley at any wine
tasting at 21023 N Cave Creek Rd. just east of the
intersection of Cave Creek Road and Rose Garden (the first street
north of the 101).
www.cavecreekwines.com.
BINGO sponsored by the
American Legion & VFW. 1st & 3rd Fri. Boulder Creek High School.
Public Welcome.
Fish Fry Sponsored by
American Legion Post 34 in Cave Creek, will resume October 5.
Every
Saturday November 2007 – April 2008:1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arizona’s Singing Cowboy in Old
Town - Enjoy the award
winning team of Gary and Dusty while they return you to the “wild
west” with your favorite old western tunes, humorous cowboy poetry
and funny stories. Gary and Dusty are on the streets of “Old Town”
every Saturday afternoon For additional information 480-312-7750
Anthem Legislative Update;.
Senator Pamela Gorman's 1st Friday/Month legislative update meeting,
9 a.m., Anthem Community Center. Call 602-926-4002.
Saturday
Every
Saturday... Farmers
Market at Roadhouse Cave Creek 9am
Arizona Archaeological Society, Desert Foothills; Chapter,
;meetings to resume in the fall.
BINGO
sponsored by American Legion Post 34 in Cave Creek, will resume
October 1.
Black Mountain Elks Organization Committee Will resume
meetings in the fall.
Cave Creek Museum Reopens in October. Visit
www.CaveCreekMuseum.org for more information.
Cave Creek Regional Park Events calendar is available online.
Visit
www.maricopa.gov/parks/cavecreek or call 623-465-0431 for
a list of programs.
Foothills Caring Corp, a non-profit organization that
provides support services to homebound and frail elderly adults in
the North Scottsdale, Cave Creek and I-17/ Carefree Hwy area. Call
480-488-1105 for more info.
Hospice of Arizona Warm, caring people needed to share time
and hearts with patients and families. For more information call
602-378-1313.
Hospice Family Care, in Scottsdale area, seeks caring and
compassionate volunteers to provide companionship or help run
errands for terminally ill patients and their families. For
information call Linda Patti, 480-889-1124.
North Phoenix Visions of Hope Center A non-profit group
serving the mentally ill with meetings, meals, variety of classes
and activities. Located at 15044 N. Cave Creek Rd., Ste 2. Call for
information, 602-404-1555, Mon – Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Visit the web site at
www.maricopa.gov/parks or call 480-488-6623 for a complete
list of hikes and directions.
Unite to Fight Illegal Immigration Town Hall Meeting:;
Childress Auto Mall, 2223 W. Camelback Rd., every Thurs., 6:30 p.m.,
rain or shine. For more information:
www.immigrationbuzz.com or 602-433-3760.
Late Nite Catechism
By Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan, Ongoing; call for dates and times,
Stage 2, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Single ticket
price: $36, The longest-running play in the Valley is still in a
class by itself! Audience members are the students in catechism
class, and Patti Hannon is "Sister" in this hilarious interactive
comedy. You better be on your best behavior, or else Sister is
likely to put you in the corner‹on stage! Every performance is
unique and will appeal to all, regardless of one¹s faith.
Late Nite Catechism II: Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are
Guilty By Maripat
Donovan, Ongoing; call for dates and times,
Stage 2, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Single ticket
price: $36, That¹s right, the fun continues in Sister¹s second
catechism class! You don¹t need to graduate from the first class to
enjoy this one; Sister will give extra attention to her slower
students. Sister has felt banners, a filmstrip, handouts, historical
facts and hysterical insights to explain every nun¹s goal: getting
into heaven and bringing along as many of the faithful as possible.
Using a special version of Chutes and Ladders to demonstrate her
point, Sister tells us where we¹ve gone wrong, and no one is excused
from her firm belief that "sometimes we feel guilty because we are
guilty."
Native Trails January 9
April 7, 2007, Most Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays* Noon
1:15pm
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in
downtown Scottsdale Free admission Every January through April, the
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center
for the Performing Arts, comes alive with Native American music,
dance, art and traditional foods. Presented by the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, Native Trails is now in its fifth season of free
noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied
cultures of Native America. We invite you to come along on this
sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America.
Musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes,
gourds and drums will delight your ears. A variety of tribal dances
ranging from powwow dancing and fancy dance to the excitement and
energy of the traditional hoop dance will amaze your eyes. And the
rhythmic drumbeat in your chest as you join the performers for a
traditional round dance will energize your spirit! *Please note,
there will be no Native Trails performances on the following dates:
February 3, 6, 8 & 10; March 6, 8, 10, 13, 15 & 17, 2007.
Sunday A’Fair
January – April, 2008 Times: Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday A'Fair is a mini-festival outdoors on Scottsdale Civic Center
Mall. Relax on the grass and listen to great music, stroll the
grounds and visit the artists' booths selling jewelry, glass objects
and other fine art. Food is available for purchase. Admission is
free. Enjoy exciting kids activities and great family fun!
http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Sunday
Scouts Computer
Swapmeet: 3rd Sunday of each month 6 AM to 10:30 AM at
Scottsdale Pavilions, 9069 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale (West
of the loop 101 Freeway). See:
http://scoutscomputerswapmeet.com/.
ART TOUR
time varies, based on date Location: downtown arts district
Phone: (602) 488-9494
An exclusive tour of the downtown Phoenix Arts Scene. This tour
targets the arts enthusiast and buyer, providing a guided tour of
The Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue Arts Districts.
ARTOUR's provided for groups large and small, in town and out of
town. Each ARTOUR caters to the tastes and flavors of the attendees,
and offer intimate connections to our downtown arts culture. Tours
can be any length of time and personalized for your group to include
suggestions for culinary, musical and theatrical endeavors to
compliment your experience in our emerging Downtown Arts Scene.
Tours are $100 per person, per hour for the tour. Transportation can
be provided for an additional fee, cost varies based on references.
Group Rates are available.
North Scottsdale Polo Club
plays weekly during the spring and winter months; visit
their website to confirm dates and times
www.northscottsdalepolo.com
Downtown
Phoenix Public Market 8 A.M. - 1
P.M. SE. Corner of Central and McKinley streets On the southeast
corner of Central Ave and McKinley St. (2 blocks south of Roosevelt)
602-493-5231 Admission: Free Event Date:
Every Saturday of Each Month.
Experience the best in Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity
as vendors from across the state will offer fresh flowers, fruits &
vegetables, meat & dairy products, roasted coffee, mouth watering
honey, jams & chocolates, baked goods & prepared foods. For grocery
and gift shopping, a meal with friends and neighbors and more - the
Downtown Phoenix Public Market welcomes YOU. VISA, MasterCard, Food
Stamps & AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks accepted. FREE
parking is available on-site.
Natural
Medicine
with
Dr.
Jen
Weekly
Seminars
for
Women
&
Children
Curves
of
Anthem
42323
N
Vision
Way
Suite
105
in
Anthem,
AZ
85086
Natural
Pediatrics
with
Dr.
Don
Monthly
Seminars
for
Parents
&
Children
will
be
offered
at
Sylvan
Learning
Center
of
Anthem
3434
W.
Anthem
Way,
Suite
136
Anthem,
AZ
85086
WestWorld
Scottsdale
Cactus League Schedule
Arizona's 53rd Cactus League
season starts March 1st. It is expected to boost the state's
economy by more than $200 million according to league officials.
Arizona Diamondbacks Schedule
Arizona Cardinals Schedule
Venues
Alice Cooperstown
101 E. Jackson St.
Phoenix,
AZ,
85004 (602) 253-7337
Arts Directory
ASU Gammage
ASU
Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale
Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the
Borgata)
Arizona
Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ 623-776-8400
Arizona
Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St
& Adams, Phoenix
Arizona-Sonoran
Desert Museum
Arizona State
Fairgrounds -
Arizona Theatre
Company
Arrowhead
Towne Center
Arts Council 4 Youth
Ballet
Arizona
Bison Museum
16641 N 91st St
(South Bell Rd & 91st) Scottsdale AZ
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Casino
Arizona
Cactus Shadows Fine
Arts Center,
33606 N. 60th St., Cave Creek
Cave Creek
Museum
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St
Central Community Theatre
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave.Chandler, AZ (480) 782-2680
Chandler Museum
178 E.
Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85244 -
480-782-2717
Changing Hands Book Store 6428 S McClintock Dr.
City of Peoria City Hall Municipal
Grounds
8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria Pine
Room
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria,
305 Water Street Peoria.
Copper Canyon High School Performing
Arts Center, 9126 W Camelback Road
623-935-6384
Corona Ranch
7611 S 29th Ave
Cricket Wireless
Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 West
Peoria Avenue Peoria
Del Webb
Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg
Desert
Botanical Garden
1201
N. Galvin Parkway
Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 North Frontier
Street, Wickenburg
Desert Dance Theatre, 480-962-4584
Desert Broom Library, 29710
N. Cave Creek Rd. (SW corner of Tatum and Cave Creek)
602-262-4636 or visit our website at
http://www.phxlib.org.
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse
Rd., Cave Creek. For events, call 480-488-2286 or visit
their website at
www.desertfoothillslibrary.com .
Desert Foothills Theatre
Dodge Theatre 400
W. Washington St
First United Methodist Church
15 E. First Ave., in Mesa
Firebird Raceway
Foothills Library 19055 N 58th Ave Glendale AZ
623-930-3844
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, Pam DiPietro,
480-488-1145 or 515-2798. 7005 E. Cave Creek Rd. # 107,
Cave Creek 85331
FrontierTown 6245 E Cave Creek Road Cave Creek AZ
8-3
Glendale Community
College Performing Arts Center
59th Ave & Olive Glendale
Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street,
Glendale, AZ
Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road
Grimaldi's Dinner Theater
4000 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Harrold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street
Heard
Museum
Heard
Museum West 16126 N Civic Center Plaza Surprise
Higley Center for the
Performing Arts4132 E Pecos Rd Gilbert AZ 85295 info
480-279-7190
Jobing.com Arena,
101- Glendale Ave
9400 W.
Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
Kiwanis Park -
Sister Cities Garden, 5800 S. All America Way, Tempe,
Arizona
The Little
Theatre at Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Rd
Margaritaville Westgate City Center 6751
N Sunset Blvd Suite E109 Glendale Ave &
I-101
Maricopa County Events
Center
(formerly the Sundome)
Martini Ranch Scottsdale, AZ
Mesa Amphitheatre
201 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ (480)
644-2560
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
North Valley
Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak
Prkwy, Anthem. For events and hours call
602-652-3000, or visit the library
website at
www.mcldaz.org.
North Valley Playhouse 13043 North Cave
Creek Road
Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams
Pages Bookstore
7100 East Cave Creek Road in the
StageCoach Village Shopping Center
480/575-7220
www.PagesNewAndRare.com
Contact: Will or Sandi Pearson,
info@PagesNewAndRare.Com
Payson Event Center
Peoria Sports Complex
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix College, Bulpitt Auditorium,
1202 W. Thomas Rd
Phoenix
International Raceway, Avondale (866)
408-RACE
www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com
Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy 602-914-4333
Pioneer Living History
Museum
3901 W. Pioneer Rd.
Prochnow Auditorium
, Flagstaff, AZ
Rawhide
Renaissance Glendale, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale,
AZ 85305
Rhythm Room 1019 E IndianSchool Rd
Sahuaro Ranch Park - Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area
59th Ave South of Peoria
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Virginia G. Piper Theater
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts(480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Second
Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in
downtown Scottsdale
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art - 7374 E. Second
St. (480) 994-ARTS
Scottsdale
Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.
The Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W. Gurley in
Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza
Soul Invictus, 1022
NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
South Mountain
Community College 7050 S. 24th St
West Valley Art Museum
17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise,
AZ 85374
Stagecoach Village Cave Creek AZ
Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office 480-350-2822
Tempe Improv 930 E University
Tempe Performing Arts Center, 132 E. Sixth St
Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, Scottsdale
Theater Works 8355 W.
Peoria
The
Blooze Bar
12014 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ (602) 788-4574
The Studio at Theater
Works - located inside the Peoria Performing Arts Center
8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85245
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts
Village, 336 Highway 179, Sedona, Arizona
Tombstone
AZ
Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
85712
University of Phoenix
Stadium, Glendale
US
Airways Center
(
formerly America West Arena)
Westgate City Center
Valley Presbyterian
Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise
Valley
Valley Youth Theatre,
525 N. First St., Phoenix
Veterans Memorial Coliseum 19th Ave & MDowell
West
Valley Art Museum 170 N Avenue of the Arts Surprise AZ
WestWorld
Scottsdale
Yavapai College, 1100 East
Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301 - 928.445.7300 or
800.922.6787
Email
to add your event :
azphm@azphm.com
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