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Community Performance & Art Center Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Harry Paxton Vice Chair Eloise Fredrickson Secretary Marie Cory Mary Lou Catania Richard Ducote Mike Finkelstein Eugene Friesen Nancy Karsh David Urbaniak Susan Voorhees Mary Wehmeyer STAFF Executive Director Chris Ashcraft Director of Development Al Saterbak Office Manager Amanda Urbaniak Facilities Supervisor George Cantu Sound & Lighting Technicians Phil Wenstrand Mark Marlatt Welcome to CPAC Welcome to the 2013-2014 season at CPAC! This year will feature more than 75 performances including some of the region’s most tal- ented performers such as Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Dolan Ellis, the Larry Redhouse Trio and critically acclaimed western singer Bill Ganz. CPAC will welcome international touring ragtime pianist, Mimi Blais, from Montreal, Canada and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus who have performed in dozens of countries throughout the world. CPAC also welcomes back many audience favorites in- cluding magician Rodney Housley, Jack Lasseter, Forever Young, Arthur Migliazza, Lisa Otey, a Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel and much more! Shoestring Theater Company will feature four produc- tions this season including a summer show entitled “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I hope to see you at many of our performances, art shows, classes and events over the coming year. Once again, thank you for your ongoing support of the Community Performance and Art Center. None of this would be possible without your sup- port. Christopher Ashcraft Executive Director Support CPAC Today! Membership and individual donations help fund CPAC’s wide array of diverse arts programs for our community. The arts entertain and educate audiences, bring people of all ages and backgrounds to- gether, promote economic vitality and enrich quality of life. We could not offer these cultural opportunities without the loyalty, dedi- cation and support of our wonderful patrons. Please help us con- tinue to expand our programs and grow with the Green Valley com- munity. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Contribution Levels Member - Annual gifts of $100-$499 10% discount on CPAC performances (excludes season pass and rentals) and invitation to season kick-off event Supporter - Annual gifts of $500-$999 All of the above, plus: “meet the artist” opportunities upon request Producer - Annual gifts of $1000-$2999 All of the above, plus: 4 tickets to any CPAC sponsored performance Ambassador - Annual gifts of $3000 and above Custom benefit package Ticket Packages and Group Sales Season Pass: Tickets to 42 performances (September 17-June 22) $500 upper level/$700 premium seating - savings of $165 Flex Pass: Purchase 5 performances in a single transaction, get 6th free Shoestring Season Pass : All 4 productions for $50/$65 (save $10/$15) *Most performances feature two pricing tiers (premium and upper level) *Packages must be purchased through the office and include CPAC sponsored performances only (red font) *CPAC is not responsible for content of rental performances (blue font) Group Sales: A discount of 10% per person is offered for groups of 10 or more when purchased in a single transaction FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 520.399.1750 www.performingartscenter.org 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622 JACK LASSETER The Chiricahua Apaches, Warrior People of the Southwest Tuesday, August 20th 7:00 PM Tickets: $10/$15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door All that most of us know about the Apaches comes from the western movies, and our knowledge of them seems to end there, with the movies, so for us they remain mysterious, an enigma. Here is their real story, not the movie version. In this new talk on the Apaches, Jack assumes the audience has already heard the basic facts about them from his prior talks. This is the next level, where he brings the Apaches alive and makes them seem real, telling about them as a people, and sharing fascinating stories of their leaders, that makes him feel their presence when- ever he walks in their land. You also will feel their presence! It is quintessential Jack, and will make you want to go to the Chiricahuas where Cochise was born, to Apache Pass where he fought, and to his Stronghold in the Dragoons where he died. YOU’RE LOOKIN’ AT COUNTRY Kip Calahan Young and Dale Young Friday, September 6th 7:00 PM Tickets: $10/$15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Dale shares stories and the history of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton. Kip sings their hits and sig- nature songs. Together they guarantee to have you laughing, crying and singing along. The grand finale is a patriotic song/ poem combination that will have the audience on their feet! Kip and Dale’s last performance of this show sold out within days, so get your tickets early! THE ARIZONA BANJO BLASTERS Tuesday, September 17 th 7:00PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door The Arizona Banjo Blasters were founded by Rob Wright in 2007 with the purpose of inspiring the spirit of playing "Happy" Banjo Music. Many members of the band have over 50 years of banjo performance experience. Instruments at Blasters concerts include the 4 string banjo, banjo mandolin, banjo ukulele, washboard, upright bass and female vocalist! The AZ Banjo Blasters have had the privilege of playing in multiple venues throughout southern Arizona. The Blasters are a volunteer group and any fees they receive for performances are used for expenses and to support local charities including Anthony’s Foundation, Mobile Meals of Tucson and TUSD’s Opening Minds Through the Arts. The band also hosts the Arizona Banjo and Ukulele Blast festival every two years. LAUGHING AWAY THE BLUES Humorist and Actor Tom Potter Tuesday, September 24 th 7:00PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Tom Potter is a former college dean and professor who began his career in comedy in 1989. As a professional actor and come- dian, Tom has worked with the best including Jay Leno & Jeff Dunham, and can be seen in a variety of film and television projects including The Skeleton Key , Days That Shook the World, Man-Eater and Who’s Your Daddy? . He also performed for ten years at The Gaslight Theatre. Tom has combined his 1960’s rocker roots, his stand-up comedy and his love of the blues into COMEDY BLUES and a new one man show, Laugh- ing Away the Blues , which highlights the benefits of laughter and ways to laugh more. JACK LASSETER Outlaws and Lawmen on the Arizona Frontier Tuesday, October 8th 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Here Jack shares with us why the Arizona territory was so law- less, and how law and order was brought to this frontier. It includes both range wars, the Earps, Clantons, and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Curly Bill Brocius, Johnny Ringo, Texas John Slaughter, Burt Alvord, the Arizona Rangers, the daring capture of Augustino Chacon, stories of some of the famous Arizona sheriffs, and much more. THE ARIZONA EXPERIENCE With Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Thursday, October 10th 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Dolan Ellis has been Arizona’s Official State Balladeer for 47 years. He is an expert photographer, and uses his digital photog- raphy to illustrate his Arizona ballads. Dolan is the founder of The Arizona Folklore Preserve in Ramsey Canyon. As an origi- nal member of the famous folk singing group, The New Christy Minstrels , Dolan has earned several gold records, as well as earning a coveted Grammy Award while with that group. To- day, Dolan is currently touring nationally with the NCM, in addition to fulfilling his busy performance schedule as “The Balladeer.” As Arizona’s Official State Balladeer , he has sung his ballads in more than twenty countries of the world. Dolan Ellis and his work have been entered into the United States Con- gressional Record, where he has been recognized as an “Arizona Treasure ”, by Senator John McCain. After many years of dedication to his work, Dolan Ellis and his music have be- come synonymous with Arizona, its lands, and its people. CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF TUCSON ~ rental “Inspired by Shakespeare” – Classical Concert Sunday, October 13th 3:00 PM Free Concert! (ticket required for entry) *unclaimed seats will be released 10 minutes before concert Overture to Merry Wives of Windsor ~ Otto Nicolai Love Scene from Romeo and Juliet, a "symphonie dramatique" ~ Hector Berlioz Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream ~ Felix Mendelssohn The Tempest, Symphonic Fantasy ~ Peter I. Tchaikovsky Othello Concert Overture ~ Antonin Dvorak The Civic Orchestra of Tucson (COT) was founded in the spring of 1975 by George Schwartz so that he and his friends could play classical music together. In1980, Dr. Herschel Kreloff be- came the orchestra’s artistic/musical director, and it has grown to full symphonic instrumentation. Now in its 37th year, COT enriches the cultural life of southern Arizona by presenting free concerts at various sites around the region. RHYTHM INC. Tuesday, October 15th 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Fasten your seatbelts for an energetic evening of 60’s and 70’s Rhythm and Blues hits with Rhythm Inc . and the Apocalypse Horns . This Rhythm and Blues Review will also feature special guests performing hits by Sam and Dave, Spencer Davis Group, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat and Tears, Mitch Ryder and many more. Rhythm Inc. is a re- cently formed variety dance band with focus on Rhythm and Blues covers from the 60’s and 70’s.