Lakeshore Music Series: Alison Wedding 6-10 P.M., Wednesdays, January-March Theater Sign-Up Begins at 5:45 P.M
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700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 ® be part of the scene Spring '14 ® be part of the scene April 20-May 25 Spring '14 Childsplay School House Rock, Live Theater A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage. Academic subjects will never seem boring again when presented through megahits like “Conjunc- tion Junction,” “Just a Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” or “Three is a Magic Number.” Schoolhouse Rock explodes onto the Childsplay stage with beloved songs up- dated for a whole new generation. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Songwriters' Showcase XI May 23 with special guest Chuck Hall be part of the scene Studio Arizona Blues Hall of Fame member Chuck Hall has played with some of the best, opening shows for Albert Collins, B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Albert King, Willie Dix- on, Robert Cray, Gregg Allman, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and many others. He has written more than 100 songs and won “Best Blues Guitarist” in Arizona two years in a row. His song, “Young Boy,” was selected Best Song by Soundboard magazine. ® Photo by Michael Ging Michael by Photo Walk-in Wednesdays May 17 Open Mic Night with Walt Richardson Lakeshore Music Series: Alison Wedding 6-10 p.m., Wednesdays, January-March Theater Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. As one of the new voices of international jazz, Alison Wedding has a deep passion for Take in spectacular views and enjoy live music by teaching voice and improvisation. She is an assistant professor in the voice faculty at Valley musicians. Special youth performances from 5 to 6 p.m. (sign-up: 4:45 p.m.) Light food and Berklee College of Music in Boston. She recently released a new album, This Dance, beverage available. No cover charge featuring strings and special guests Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke and Theo Bleckmann. be part of the scene ® Spring '14 Public Performances Gallery@TCA Tempe Symphony Orchestra Performance with a View Poetry in April Finally Friday Lakeshore Jazz Series American Pop Season Finale Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and a free, Wednesdays in April, Gallery & Lakeside Every Friday, Lounge @TCA Tamir Hendelman Trio Through June 8 April 7, Theater indoor concert. Seating is limited April 26, Studio Catherine Hammond welcomes professional Enjoy live music, beautiful scenery, a walk The orchestra concludes its 39th season with This exhibition for all ages highlights the ASU Pan Devils Steel Band poets and leads stimulating discussions in through the Gallery and free appetizers from Award-winning Israeli jazz pianist Tamir Hen- music from Giuseppe Verdi, William Herschel ongoing popularity of satire, fantasy and April 15, Lakeside celebration of National Poetry Month. Rec- Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts. delman has performed with the Jeff Hamilton escapism in the worlds of comics, graphic and Gustav Holst. Tickets are required and ommended for adult audiences. Trio, Barbra Streisand, the Clayton-Hamilton novels, gaming, toys, television, movies and are free. Tickets will be available at the door Evan Dabbs directs the ASU Pan Devils Steel www.tempe.gov/TCAEvents Jazz Orchestra, Harry Allen, Houston Person, more. Displays feature materials from local on a first-come, first-served basis. Band in traditional and contemporary music April 2 - Kevin Vaughan-Brubaker Jeff Clayton, Nick Brignola, Phil Upchurch, April 9 - Dexter L. Booth and national collectors as well as original from Trinidad and beyond. In the Spotlight Rickey Woodard, John Clayton and more. art and limited edition pieces from some of www.tempe.gov/TempeSymphony April 16 - Valerie Bandura April 11, Studio America’s favorite pop culture icons. Friday ASU Violinist Xiaolin Li and Pianist April 23 - David Chorlton www.lakeshoremusic.org Tempe Youth Wind Symphony April 30 - Rebecca Byrkit salons bring speakers to the Gallery to talk Thomas Nixon Tempe Center for the Arts brings some of the about the best in pop culture. May 20 , Lakeside Sonoran Chamber Music Series April 1, Theater www.tempe.gov/Poetry Valley's top performers together with Host Walt Richardson to play "in the round." www.tempe.gov/TCAGallery Xiaolin Li, ASU DMA candidate in violin, and Adult ticket price includes a wine reception. This honor group of young musicians from Thomas Nixon, ASU DMA candidate in piano, Tempe Comedy Concert Series www.tempe.gov/TCASpotlight Tempe middle schools join mentors from perform in this duo recital. Piano Trios Art After Work area high schools, who are chosen to provide Fridays (and some Saturdays), April 6, Gallery fellowship and modeling. The Tempe Youth www.FriendsofTCA.org Lakeside or Studio Desert Dance Theatre April 30 and May 28, Gallery The performance features a varied program of Wind Symphony is coordinated by William J. Tempe's newest comedy series brings the best Spring Concert strings and piano. Richardson and conducted by Douglas Akey. Domspatzen, the Regensburg Create your own mas- Valley comics to the stage. No food or bever- April 4-5 (Benefit Gala - April 5), Theater terpiece in a friendly, Boys' Choir ate minimums. Recommended for ages 16 Piano & Cello www.tempe.gov/TCAYouth Desert Dance Theatre presents a variety of relaxing environment. and older. April 27, Gallery Art teacher Laura Hukill April 23, Theater new and classic repertory along with invited leads a fun, laid-back Music Under the Stars www.tempe.gov/TCAComedy guest artist groups to perform. Anton Nel, winner of the first prize in the Domspatzen, the Regensburg Cathedral class that requires no art experience. The 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competi- April 25, Amphitheater Choir, is the official choir for St. Peter's www.DesertDanceTheatre.org ticket price includes a 16- x 20-inch canvas tion at Carnegie Hall will play solo piano and Cathedral in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. Class Clowns Comedy and an $8 food & beverage voucher. Art ma- duets with cellist Tom Landschoot. This unique celebration of arts and music The oldest boys’ choir in the world, formed terials provided. Online registration only. April 18, May 23 and June 27 Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble features the Arizona Wind Symphony, the in 975 to sing services at the Cathedral of St. www.FriendsofTCA.org Corona del Sol and Desert Vista high school www.tempe.gov/ArtAfterWork Peter, Regensburg, Germany, is now called Tony Vicich showcases his long-running Apotheosis of the Dance bands, the Corona del Sol Steel Drum band “the singing ambassadors of the city.” stand-up comedy show. Comics have gone April 10, Theater More to experience and the Academy Drum Corps horn line. from Class Clowns shows to Last Comic Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble This concert features three pieces of music www.azproarte.com Standing, Jimmy Kimmel Live and more. Gregg Pasquarelli: Out of Practice www.tempe.gov/TCAYouth "Rhapsody in Blue" with dancers, including the 2013-2014 Call April 2, Theater Bully Mammoth www.comedyschools.com for Scores winner. April 8, Theater Arizona Wind Symphony Miss Arizona United States April 12-13, Theater The Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble, April 19 & June 14, Studio www.azproarte.com Tip Toe Through the Tubas Phoenix Chamber Music under the direction of Dr. Michael Willson, Westcoast Continental Pageant April 10, Theater Bully Mammoth provides the funniest, Society performs with award-winning pianist Walter Scottsdale Musical Theater April 13, Studio high-quality live sketch comedy for Cosand on "Rhapsody in Blue." Among the Tiptoe through the Tubas features guest art- miles. Enjoy the group's scene work, Festival Concert Company Indian Classical Dance Performance critically-acclaimed ensemble’s repertoire ist Deanna Swoboda, Arizona State Univer- March 21, Theater April 27, Studio which is influenced by everything from Cabaret will be Respeghi's "Pines of Rome.” sity Tuba professor. professional wrestling to David Lynch. This performance blends music and the spo- June 27-29, Theater Miss Gay Western States America 2014 May 4, Studio www.tswe.org www.arizonawindsymphony.org ken word, featuring Stravinsky’s L’Histoire www. bullymammoth.com SMTC brings Broadway’s favorites back to du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) and Saint- life with this musical masterpiece featuring Coldwater Music School: Ensemble Concert Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals. Narra- May 31, Lakeside Box Office Hours Dates and shows are subject to change. hits such as “Wilkomen,” “The Money Song” TCA Tickets & Showtimes tors: Sterling Beeaff and Terry Goddard. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday and “Cabaret.” Terpsicore Dance Company Online: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts www.phoenixchambermusicsociety.org Voices and Movement Box Office: 480-350-2TCA (2822) Performance days - Open: earliest of noon or provides a variety of accessible services www.scottsdalemusicaltheater.com June 20-21, Theater 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway two hours prior to curtain. Close: the later of and accommodations. Call 480-350-2883 to Tempe, AZ 85281 5 p.m. or after intermission of the last show. make arrangements in advance. Tempe Center for the Arts | 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway | www.tempe.gov/TCA | 480-350-2822.