Message From the Executive Director
Welcome to the 2015-2016 season at CPAC! This year marks the beginning of a new era as we propel ourselves into several exciting projects. In the coming year CPAC will conduct a capital cam- paign to update and improve the seats in our theater, implement an investment fund to further secure this organization’s bright future, provide visual art workshops with nationally recognized instruc- tors including Betsy Dillard Stroud and continue to build our youth programs, all while maintaining a high standard of entertainment.
Performers making their debut at CPAC this year include Rex Al- len Jr., HarpFusion, recording legend Stanley Jordan, world re- nowned Native American flute player R. Carlos Nakai and West- ern performers Joni Harms, Carolyn Martin and Juni Fisher. We welcome a new partnership with TAD Management in perform- ances of Piano Man and Time in a Bottle . CPAC is pleased to bring back many favorites including Dutch musician Mr. Boogie Woogie, Joe Bourne, Civic Orchestra of Tucson and Robert Shaw in his portrayal of Johnny Cash. The Santa Cruz Shoestring Play- ers will produce three plays this season including theater standard, The Curious Savage, and their first ever melodrama!
We hope to see you at many of our performances, art exhibits, workshops and events over the coming year. Thank you for your ongoing support of the arts in Green Valley!
Christopher Ashcraft Executive Director
Community Performance & Art Center BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Vice Chair Eloise Fredrickson Mike Finkelstein
Secretary Treasurer Tammy Kempton Annie Stitt
Christi Bermudez Tom Cooke Mark Davy Chris Erickson Susan Ettl Susan Ford Eugene Friesen Nancy Karsh
STAFF
Executive Director Chris Ashcraft
Office Manager Amanda Urbaniak
Facilities Supervisor George Cantu
Technical Director Phil Wenstrand
Assistant Technical Director Steve Schmidt
Visual Arts Director Susan Ettl
Volunteer Coordinators Margaret Erlebach Barbara Flores Judy Marinaro Carol Webb
Support CPAC Today!
The mission of the Community Performance and Art Center is to provide affordable programming to all members of the commu- nity while maintaining a self-sustaining performing, educational and visual arts center. Membership and individual donations help fund CPAC’s wide array of diverse programs for our community. The arts entertain and educate audiences, bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, promote economic vitality and enrich quality of life. We could not offer these cultural opportunities without the loyalty, dedication and support of our wonderful pa- trons. Please help us continue to expand our programs and grow with the Green Valley community. All contributions are tax de- ductible to the full extent of the law.
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NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS Wednesday, January 13 th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $30 in advance - $35 at door
Folk Music Legends, the world-famous group, The New Christy Minstrels®, is still under the direction of Randy Sparks, and the group is now better than they were in their hey-day. They won a Grammy for their very first album and have Gold Records galore. Now officially seven members strong, they are a mix of old and new and one of the best collection of performers ever to have been billed as The New Christy Minstrels®. Each performer adds a diverse and unique talent to the pool. "We're still alive, we're still creative, and still eager to please, so we make a deal with the audience: We'll do all the old songs you came to hear, if you'll allow just a couple of newer ones," says the group's leader Randy Sparks. The same songwriter who penned their hits “Today,” “Green Green,” “Saturday Night,” “Denver,” and “Mighty Mis- sissippi” is still at it, and the Randy Sparks magic is quite happily alive and well. They will play songs from their 2013 CD titled Nice Time To Be Alive , as well as their Greatest Hits CD titled Recycled: What’s Old is New . Autographs are given after the concert so that the group can thank the nice people for coming to their concert. No performing group has ever spawned so many successful musical careers as The New Christy Minstrels®. "For over fifty years we have been the best talent show ever," says Sparks. "We still are." Don’t miss this opportunity to see this legendary group in concert!
STANLEY JORDAN Thursday, January 14 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleon like musical persona of imagination, versatility and daring. Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fret board. Instead of conven- tional strumming and picking, Jordan's innovative "touch tech- nique" is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. Jordan's touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different gui- tars, or even on guitar and piano. To date Jordan has performed in over 60 countries on 6 continents. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Art Blakey, Stanley Clarke and Kenny Rogers. Jordan has performed with Kevin Eubanks, Les Paul, Eddie Van Halen, BB King, Steve Miller, Brian Setzer, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, the String Cheese Incident, Dave Matthews Band and many more. Jordan has received four Grammy nominations and is also known for creating the seminal “startup” sound for the first generation of Power Macintosh com- puters. Since the mid 80s he has performed on numerous televi- sion shows, including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The David Letterman Show and the Grammys.
BIG BAND SOUNDS Friday, January 15 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Big Band Sounds is one of the finest swinging big bands in the greater Tucson area. The band is made up of 17 professional jazz players and a vocalist who have all had vast experience perform- ing in big bands all over the United States for many years. These talented musicians, combined with their carefully selected and well rehearsed arrangements, will remind you why big band mu- sic has continued pleasing and exciting audiences for three quar- ters of a century. The band is led by alto saxophonist, Lance Hoopes, a fixture in the Tucson jazz scene for several decades.
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE by John Patrick The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players January 22-23 rd at 7:00 PM January 24 th at 3:00 PM January 28-30 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
The Curious Savage , which premiered in 1950, brings the sweet charm of that period along with the social satire that accompa- nied it. Mrs. Savage’s greedy stepchildren send her to a sanato- rium to “come to her senses” when she announces that she will spend her late husband’s ten million dollars on helping people to realize their dreams. Directed by Susan Voorhees, this timeless comedy asks an important question, “Is it insane to value kind- ness and affection when the world seems to reward greed and dishonesty?”
MAN IN BLACK – THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Lonely Street Productions Monday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 2 nd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door
Celebrate the life and music of Johnny Cash with this critically acclaimed concert production featuring the most popular songs from his nearly 50 year career. Starring national touring and re- cording artist Robert Shaw (from the Chicago cast of Broadway's smash-hit musical Million Dollar Quartet ) and his Lonely Street Band playing your favorite Cash hits from the early days of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line" on through the decades, including "Ring of Fire," "A Boy Named Sue" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky." This concert brings to life the authen- tic Cash sound that's been described as "steady like a train, sharp like a razor." With first-rate costumes, world-class musicians, and top-notch production values, this is a must-see for anyone who's ever enjoyed the music of the Man In Black!
TIME IN A BOTTLE A Trip Back to the 70’s Playground Wednesday, February 3 rd at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
From the end of the 1960s, it became common to divide main- stream rock music into soft and hard rock, with both emerging as major genres of popular music. In the early ’70s, rock music mellowed out creating the distinctive, laid-back sound of soft rock. The smooth and easy feeling this music inspires is perfect for life’s most meaningful moments. These are songs that just make you feel good.
Time in a Bottle re-creates the best of the soft rock era. Highlight- ing the hits of James Taylor, Carole King, Jim Croce, America, Bread, Dan Fogelberg, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Van Morrison, Time in a Bottle , featuring 19 year old singing sensa- tion, Kayla Kenzior, will rock you gently. Sit back and relax as TAD Management presents the best of soft rock.
JOE BOURNE AND HIS BAND S-O-O-O-O- BIG Presents Great Music of Swing, Blues and Pop Thursday, February 4 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door
Joe Bourne and the 17 piece Big Band Express, directed by drummer Pete Swan, will swing and groove into CPAC with a broad variety of music from Van Morrison, Lou Rawls, Lionel Richie, Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Billy Preston, the Jersey Boys, Al Jarreau, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole, and others featuring arrangements from Don Costa, Nelson Riddle, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
Hear songs like “Going Out of My Head,” “Moon Dance,” “Birth of the Blues,” “Night and Day,” “New York,” “How Sweet It Is,” “Can¹t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Hello,” “Don't Get Around Much,” “Time After Time,” “Summertime” and many more.
ARTHUR MIGLIAZZA TRIO Friday, February 5 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
Award winning Blues and Boogie Woogie pianist Arthur Migli- azza began playing the piano professionally at the age of 13. It was through his love of Blues music and his dedication to the piano that he came under the wing of such mentors/teachers as Henry Butler and Ann Rabson. Arthur has been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and was a finalist at the 2010 and 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
During his more than 20 years of performing he has been privi- leged to play on some of the world’s greatest stages including Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow as part of the sold out Kings of Boogie Tour, the Glen Gould Studio in Toronto and on National Public Radio in the US. Arthur resides in Seattle, Washington while not touring.
In 2014 he received the Best of the Blues Award for Best Key- boardist in Washington State and his latest album, Laying It Down , resided at #1 on the Roots Music Report charts for Wash- ington State for the summer of 2014 and reached #20 on the na- tional chart. Laying It Down also appeared on the Grammy Entry List for the 2015 Grammy award nominations. Performing with Arthur are two of his favorite collaborators, Doug Davis on drums and Larry Lee Lerma on bass.
CAROLYN MARTIN Monday, February 8 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
From European concert halls to intimate venues at home in Nash- ville, fans have come to know Carolyn as a vocalist with a unique sense of musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience. Carolyn is a Texas born, Nashville based swing singer and member of the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame. Carolyn was the recipient of the Academy of Western Artists’ Will Rogers award as the Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year in 2008, 2010, and 2014. Carolyn Martin has been described as “an astonishing singer,” “a remark- able voice,” “a singing sensation” and “one of the finest western swing singers in the business.” Carolyn’s recordings have won accolades including Western Swing Album of the Year and Western Swing Song of the Year. After years of success playing Texas dance halls and honky-tonks, Carolyn relocated to Nash- ville where she worked as a freelance singer and guitarist, gradu- ally transitioning from playing in bars to performing at private parties and corporate events. In 1999, she was asked to join the Time Jumpers with whom she earned two Grammy nominations, recorded three CD’s and performed on a DVD that has aired on hundreds of public television stations. After 11 years, Carolyn left the band to perform full time with her own group, Carolyn Martin’s Swing Band.
JULIE ANNE’S REFLECTIONS ON THE AMERI- CAN SONGBOOK FEATURING BRICE WINSTON Wednesday, February 10 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Influenced by jazz vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Julie London and Peggy Lee, Julie Anne pays tribute to these great artists by keeping their classic jazz standards alive. Her unique phrasing and interpretations make her one of the top jazz perform- ers around. Julie Anne studied jazz under the renowned Jeff Has- kell at The University of Arizona and has been singing profession- ally for over 20 years with regular gigs with the Tucson Jazz Soci- ety, Tucson Swings and Triple Threat. Julie Anne will be backed by the world-class musicianship of Mike Levy (bass), Richard Katz (keys), Doug Davis (drums) and Brice Winston (trumpet).
Brice Winston is an American born saxophonist and composer currently living in Tucson, AZ. After attending school at the Uni- versity of New Orleans, he initially stepped out with trumpeter Nicholas Payton before joining forces with Grammy Award win- ning trumpeter/composer Terrance Blanchard. Brice has recorded and performed with some of the greatest musicians in jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Ellis Marsalis, Lionel Loueke, Robert Glasper, Aaron Parks, Marcus Miller, Diz- zie Gillespie, Branford Marsalis, Nneena Freelon, Dianne Reeves, Brian Blade, Patty Austin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Mark Whitfield, Mark Turner, and Eric Harland, among others.
ARIZONA FRONTIER DOUBLE FEATURE: Legends of the Lost Dutchman and Mysteries of Canyon Diablo Two Films by Phil Wenstrand Thursday, February 11 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - all tickets $15 at door
For well over a hundred years prospectors, adventurers and even tourists have searched in vain for the famous Lost Dutchman gold mine in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. Dozens have died in this rugged place only a few miles from downtown Phoenix. Was there a “Dutchman” and did he have a fabulous mine that con- tained, in his words “enough treasure for ten men?” Legends of the Lost Dutchman follows his trail and those of the men and women who continue to search.
Mysteries of Canyon Diablo narrates the tale of the little town of Canyon Diablo in northern Arizona. In the 1880s it quickly be- came the wickedest place on the frontier. With a killing almost every day, no lawman dared step foot in this den of gamblers, robbers and thieves. This was “the end of the track,” a community of tents, tar paper shacks and killers. Both of these films were produced by Arizona filmmaker Phil Wenstrand. His film, Ghost Towns of Old Arizona, was a sellout at CPAC last year. A question and answer session with Phil Wenstrand will follow the showing of both films.
JACK LASSETER The Cowboy and Cattle Ranching in the West Tuesday, February 16 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Here Jack tells us all about the history of the western cattle busi- ness, who the cowboys were, what their life was like, their spe- cial terminology and apparel, why their boots are pointed and their hats turned up, why riding bareback is safer than with a saddle, what life was like on a cattle drive and how did one start a ranch and survive in Arizona. It is a fascinating subject that most of us don’t know much about except from the movies.
AN EVENING OF MAGIC, COMEDY AND FUN Michael DeSchalit and Norm Marini Wednesday, February 17 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Michael C. DeSchalit is a multi-award winning magician and stage hypnotist who has performed at major venues such as the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan and the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael is a master of close-up magic, parlor magic, comedy magic and stage magic and his shows keep audiences amazed and laughing all at the same time. Norm Marini offers a fast-paced experience full of audience participation that will result in an evening of entertainment you will not soon forget. As a multi-award winning stage and close-up magician, Norm has been entertaining audi- ences in Arizona, California and Nevada for more than 20 years. Norm stars in his own show, It’s Magic, which has been showing at the Gaslight theatre for over 15 years.
A TRIBUTE TO MARTY ROBBINS The Big Iron Band Friday, February 19 th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Marty Robbins was not only an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and racecar driver, he was one of the most successful country and western singers in the world for the greater part of his nearly four-decade career. Robbins had sixteen number one country hits between 1952 and 1976 and many of his songs also enjoyed great success on the pop charts. Chris Camp- bell, leader of the Big Iron Band, has always been captured by the intriguing storytelling and resonance of Marty’s voice. Camp- bell enjoys a longstanding relationship with the Friends of Marty Robbins Museum in Wilcox, AZ where he plays Marty’s music at two annual tribute festivals hosted by the organization. The Big Iron Band (Chris Campbell-guitar/bass/vocals, Michael Campbell-guitar, John Rickard-pedal steel guitar and others) will feature classic songs such as “El Paso,” “White Sport Coat,” “Devil Woman,” “Man Walks Among Us” and much more!
RAGTIME LADIES WITH PIANIST MIMI BLAIS Wednesday, February 24 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
Mimi Blais returns with a concert featuring the music of female ragtime composers. Why a concert for women composers? Because they deserve equal recognition with the more promi- nent male composers, and they often get buried in that list. It was the women who more often took piano lessons, played ragtime in the home, performed in stores and often understood better than many male composers the emotional aspects of the music. Most composed anywhere from their late teens through their late twenties or early thirties when many music-oriented careers were ended by marriage. Even while they were compos- ing they often faced obstacles in the male-dominated publishing world. It is also telling that while both black and white males of all classes contributed to the pool of piano rags with some bal- ance, the vast majority of female composers were white and from middle-class areas. Mimi is proud to feature these impor- tant female composers of ragtime from yesterday and today.
MY FUNNY VALENTINE: THE RICHARD RODGERS SONGBOOK Lonely Street Productions Thursday, February 25 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door
Richard Rodgers is recognized as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, having written more than 900 songs and 40 musicals during his career. This show pays tribute to this musical master with an evening of song that includes selections from a small sample of his Broadway hits, including Oklahoma , The Sound of Music , and South Pacific . No salute to Rodgers would be complete without soul-stirring favorites like “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Blue Moon,” “Do You Hear a Waltz,” and of course, “My Funny Valentine.”
MARIACHI SOL AZTECA Friday, February 26 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Mariachi Sol Azteca was formed in 2001 and has since grown to 13 members. The ensemble includes violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron harp and vocalists and is currently under the leadership of founding director Angel Guzman. The mission of Mariachi Sol Azteca is to preserve mariachi music in a profes- sional and respectful way by elevating cultural awareness in the arts. Mariachi Sol Azteca enjoys a fruitful partnership with the Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Tucson and has partnered with a variety of statewide organizations including The Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, AZ. This fresh and progressive ensemble performs at numerous local venues and delights in their passion to educate audiences about the art form.
JONI HARMS Monday, February 29 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Joni Harms has been praised for her pure voice since she signed her first record deal with the famed producer Jimmy Bowen of Capitol Records in the early 1990s. Since that time Joni has re- leased eight more outstanding albums.
Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards including top hon- ors for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms received Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year awards from the Western Music Association.
Joni continues to build audiences through appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and New York City’s Carnegie Hall. She lives on a ranch in Oregon with her family that was homesteaded by her great, great grandfather in 1872. The ranch serves as the main inspiration for many of her songs.
DAVE STAMEY Tuesday, March 1 st at 3:00PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance - all tickets $30 at door
Returning to CPAC for the fourth year in a row, Dave’s stories, songs and humor about living and working in the west continue to mesmerize audiences across the nation. Dave has been called the "Charlie Russell of Western Music" by Cowboys and Indian Magazine.
In 2010 and 2014 True West Magazine named him the Best Liv- ing Western Solo Musician. The Western Music Association has named Stamey Entertainer of the Year six times, Male Performer of the Year five times, and Songwriter of the Year five times. He also holds the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists.
As his friend Baxter Black says, "California gave us Buck Owen, the condor and Dave Stamey...I'll take Davey any day!" Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler and is now one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. He has delighted audiences in twenty states and finds that he prefers this to being stomped by angry horses.
GREEN VALLEY STAGE BAND Wednesday, March 2 nd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Back for their annual CPAC concert, the Green Valley Stage Band has been delighting audiences throughout southern Arizona since 1990. The 20 piece band of musicians performs a variety of big band music from the 40’s, 50’s and up to the present, includ- ing music from such artists as Stan Kenton, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Perez Prado, Hank Williams, the Beatles, and more.
TRIBUTE TO FATS DOMINO WITH MR. BOOGIE WOOGIE Thursday, March 3 rd at 3:00PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance - $30 at door
This concert features hard drivin’ old school Rhythm & Blues complemented by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times.
Mr. Boogie Woogie and his nine piece Fats Domino Tribute Band will perform Fats Domino's biggest hits like “Blueberry Hill,” “I'm Ready” and “Blue Monday” as well as other songs from Domino's enormous repertoire including “There Goes My Heart Again,” “Domino Twist” and “Whiskey Heaven” making resisting foot tapping and singing along impossible.
This tribute show is a celebration, an explosive musical spectacle full of fire, virtuosity and humor, with an overwhelmingly charis- matic horn section: a truly one of a kind tribute to the music of the legendary Fats Domino. During a previous tour, C. Graham of the Tucson Citizen wrote, “We can definitely say Mr. Boogie Woogie is not an acquired taste. His enthusiastic piano attacks are instantly accessible. He starts playing, you start smiling.”
Mr. Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek was born in Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands. Mesmerized by an old piano in the living room, Eric-Jan began studying classical piano at the age of eight. He demonstrated an extraordinary talent for musical arrangement and got his first job at age twelve playing piano as an accompa- nist for dance classes. In April 2011 Overbeek was voted Best Dutch Blues Pianist 2010. He also won the prestigious title of Best European Blues Pianist 2005 in the company of many of the world's best blues artists.
MUSIC OF THE JAZZ AGE! Alexander Tentser, Michael Chaffin and Kimberly Chaffin Friday, March 4 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance – all tickets $20 at door
Commonly known as the Jazz Age, the early 20th century pro- duced several household names including Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin. World-class pianist, conductor and educator, Alexander Tentser, and professional vocalists, Kimberly and Michael Chaffin, will perform the famil- iar melodies of the Jazz Age and narrate the unfolding story of that fascinating era.
Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, Alexander Tentser is an unusu- ally gifted and versatile musician. In his capacity as a concert pianist, collaborator and conductor, he has performed in venues all across the globe including almost all the republics of the for- mer Soviet Union. He studied music at the Russian Music Acad- emy and at Gnessin Music College, the oldest music college in Russia. Alexander Tentser holds a doctorate degree in piano from the University of Arizona and has performed multiple times as a soloist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Siberian Phil- harmonic Violin Ensemble and the National Convention Russian Folk Orchestra. He has collaborated with multiple chamber en- sembles and soloists including New York Philharmonic violinist, Anna Rabinova. Dr. Tentser currently conducts the Pima Com- munity College Orchestra and teaches courses on popular music.
Michael Chaffin (tenor) and Kimberly Chaffin (soprano) both hold Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance from the University of Arizona and Bachelor of Music degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. They are in high demand throughout the southwest as opera singers and soloists in major choral works. When not performing, Mr. Chaffin serves as choral director at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and Mrs. Chaffin teaches for Opening Minds through the Arts in Tucson Unified School District.
THE DIXIE CATS Wednesday, March 9 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
The Dixie Cats have been playing together for more than 20 years and have a combined experience of literally hundreds of years. The band is comprised of Keith Thoreson (clarinet), Jim Nickerson (trombone), John Reitz (Trumpet), Wade Poteet (Bass), Al Farmer (Banjo) and Ray Vidal (drums). With regular engagements across southern Arizona, they can be seen annually at the Arizona Classic Jazz Society Festival in Chandler, AZ. From their standard opening tune of “Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans” to their final encore of “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” this good old-fashioned Dixieland band will get you clapping and tapping your toes.
RISING STARS UP CLOSE: ARIZONA OPERA STUDIO IN CONCERT Friday, March 11 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
CPAC presents an exhilarating evening of great Operatic and Musical Theater selections sung by the acclaimed Studio Artists at Arizona Opera. This concert will feature Sarah Tucker (soprano), Alyssa Martin (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Penning (tenor), Joseph Lattanzi (baritone), Calvin Griffin (bass-baritone) and Cody Martin (piano). These six artists were chosen from a highly competitive pool of 700 applicants and a rigorous audition process in New York City. They have performed to great acclaim at the Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera, and Cincinnati Opera. Come see and hear some of the nation’s hottest young talents in your own backyard!
JACK LASSETER: A WALK IN THE DESERT Tuesday, March 15 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Are you interested in the world around you, in this place where we live, in why jackrabbits have such long ears, why mountain lions’ forepaws are larger than their hind paws, why the grooves on the south side of Saguaros are deeper and narrower than those on the north side, why some mountains like the Rincons and Mt. Lemmon are rounded, yet others like the front range of the Cata- linas have steep cliffs? Come and find out about this place where we live, as Jack takes us for a verbal Walk in the Desert . Whether you are new to the desert or have lived here all your life, you will go away saying, “Wow, I didn’t know that.”
AWAKENING THE FIRE: AN EVENING OF NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE & WORLD PERCUS- SION WITH R. CARLOS NAKAI & WILL CLIPMAN Wednesday, March 16 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door
Multiple Grammy nominees R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman delve into an intimate dialogue between the ancient call of Native American cedar flute and the subtle vibration of world rhythms connecting us to our innermost essence. R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, having released over 36 albums. He has appeared as a soloist on three continents and has led a variety of genre-transcending world mu- sic ensembles. Nakai has made musical history by bringing the Native American flute into the classical concert hall, performing with over 15 symphony and chamber orchestras. Nakai has sold four million total albums worldwide, has contributed music to major motion pictures and has been featured as guest artist on numerous recordings. Will Clipman has recorded over sixty al- bums and has been an arts educator for thirty-five years, having conducted over two hundred workshops for students of all ages.
GHOST TOWNS OF OLD ARIZONA A Film by Phil Wenstrand Thursday, March 17 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - all tickets $15 at door
In the 1800’s frontier Arizona was a very hostile place. Forbid- ding deserts, heat and unfriendly natives made pioneering here as tough as any place in the west. But still there were those who thought the rewards were worth the risk. Mostly they dug into the earth in search of riches. As miners dug, others built camps that turned into towns. The motion picture, Ghost Towns of Old Ari- zona , takes you into some of these interesting and often danger- ous places. A question and answer session with Phil Wenstrand will follow the film. Last year’s showing was a sellout!
BEAU RENFRO AND CLEAR COUNTRY Friday, March 18 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Beau Renfro is an entertainer, songwriter, singer, music man and just an all around good ole' boy who had just as soon be fishing or hunting as anything else. Beau's music career started in Forrest City, Arkansas when his mother and nine sisters taught him to sing those good old Gospel songs. Young Beau soon discovered the Nashville sounds of Little Jimmy Dickens, Ernest Tubb, Faron Young, Marty Robbins and others. After moving to East Texas, Beau worked at a Radio Station during the day and played his music at night in some of Texas' most famous nightclubs. During that time he was hired to open for many Nashville coun- try stars including T.G. Shepard, Moe Bandy, Jerry Reed, Charlie Rich, Faron Young and Joe Stampley. This set the stage for a tour with David Houston’s band including stops at the Famed Grand Ole' Opry. In 1976 Beau’s first album hit radio stations worldwide. “There's No More Gold,” Beau's first release, was the hit of the week for Billboard Magazine and went to #85 on the Country Charts. Through his connections in the music industry, Beau was instrumental in pushing the song “Red Wine” by Joe Stampley to Epic Records, which went to #5 on the charts.
Beau went on to work the famed Ozark Jubilee in Branson, MO, playing 200 dates a year. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona where his Clear Country Band was formed with Rick Skinner, Harry Bolin and Mickey Gee. The band was named Arizona's #1 Country Dance and Show Band seven times. Beau has come full circle and now lives in Arkansas where he started. He still re- cords in Nashville regularly. His many songs have placed high on the worldwide charts and Billboard picked “Let's fall in Love for the Weekend” as hit of the week in 1981. “God's Amazing Grace” is routinely played on many radio stations on July 4th and September 11th. Beau recorded 16 releases with Stardust Records in Nashville and is a member of the Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame.
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND – SALUTE TO SINGER/ SONGWRITERS OF THE 20 TH CENTURY Lonely Street Productions Wednesday, March 23 rd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door
What better way to spend an evening than relaxing with music from the best singer/songwriters of our time? The 20th century produced hundreds of talented singer/songwriters in every genre, and this show brings that great music to life. You’ll hear Mike Serres, Mindy Ronstadt and the Lonely Street Band perform music from the gifted pens of James Taylor, Carly Simon, Carole King and Paul Simon, just to name a few! There’s nothing better than a well-crafted song being played well and sung from the heart!
TUCSON GUITAR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA Thursday, March 24 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - $15 at door
The Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra (TGSO) and conductor Jose Luis Puerta present an exciting repertoire of guitar litera- ture in an orchestral setting. The Tucson Guitar Society formed in 1987 as a non-profit, community-based organization. The society sponsors workshops and classes throughout the year and hosts an artist series featuring touring guitar virtuosos. The mission of the Tucson Guitar Society is to promote the aware- ness, understanding, and appreciation of the guitar and similar stringed instruments to people of all cultures, ages, abilities and economic means in Tucson and surrounding areas.
The Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra was founded in 2004 with Gabriel Navia as the first conductor and artistic director. The orchestra performs annual concerts in venues such as Holsclaw Hall at The University of Arizona and Grace St. Paul’s Episco- pal Church in addition to playing other engagements such as the Guitar Foundation of America regional conference and the Arizona Ensemble Festival in Glendale. In 2015, the TGSO presented the world premiere of its newly commissioned work, “Last Man Standing ,” by Brad Richter.
Current conductor José Luis Puerta began his guitar studies in Escuela Libre de Música de San Juan, Puerto Rico and continued at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. He has studied with Ivan Rijos, Pepe Romero, Nicolas Goluses, Manuel Barrue- cos, and David Russell. José Luis earned his Master's degree at The University of Arizona with Professor Thomas Patterson and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the same institution. In 2010, he was a finalist at the Concurso Nacional de Guitarra in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He has performed in Canada, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States.
JAZZY WOMEN SWING INTO SPRING Wednesday, March 30 th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Jazzy Women, formed in 2013, has performed in venues through- out the southwest. The group is comprised of Patricia Watson (vocals), Janie Pogan (keyboard) and Leslie Carter (bass). The purity of Patricia’s voice, combined with her style and grace won her the Rising Star Award for 2009 from the African Nova Scotia Music Association. Leslie was a bassist in the Omaha Symphony for 33 years and in the Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico. Janie started learning piano at age 6. She later studied composi- tion in New York City and taught privately for over 35 years. Enjoy an evening of classic jazz and Broadway tunes!
STRAIT COUNTRY Friday, April 1 st at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
George Strait has more number one hits than any artist in music history (60 and counting)! The Strait Country Band featuring Kevin Sterner brings you the virtual experience of attending one of George's concerts. The sounds of steel guitar and fiddle will fill the air as the band performs many timeless classics such as “Amarillo By Morning,” “All My Ex's,” “Ocean Front Property,” “The Chair,” “Maria Del Ray” plus some of George Strait’s most recent hits. Join us for this very special evening paying tribute to the incredible 30 year career of the undisputed "King of Country Music," George Strait!
LIFE ON THE BOWERY by Tim Kelly The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players April 7-9th at 7:00 PM April 15-16 th at 7:00 PM April 17 th at 3:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Life on the Bowery is Shoestring’s very first melodrama! Hold onto your hats for comedy, music and the intriguing true story of Steve Brodie, a saloon owner and actor who claimed to be the only person to ever jump off the Brooklyn Bridge and live to tell about it. History has never proven his story to be true or false. Directed by Regina Ford, this play will tickle your fancy as you travel back to the Old Bowery in the late 1800’s, before it be- came even slightly fashionable.
2016 Summer Season On Sale
Monday, February 29
Packages, Groups and Single Tickets
Flex Pass: Purchase five different performances through CPAC office in a single transaction and get sixth performance of equal or lesser value free
Shoestring Season Pass : All three productions for $35/$50 (save $10)
Group Sales: A discount of 10% is offered for groups of 10 or more when purchased in a single transaction
Ticket Locations: Tickets may be purchased via phone at (520) 399-1750, online at www.performingartscenter.org or at the CPAC office at 1250 West Conti- nental Road, Green Valley, AZ (1 mile west of I-19).
Reserved Seating: Seating is reserved and typically follows the chart below (yellow premium seating, purple upper level seating and checkered accessible seat- ing). Unused accessible seats become part of the premium section. Tickets purchased at the door are typically sold at the premium price. A one dollar per ticket conven- ience fee will be charged for phone and internet orders. All sales are final and non- refundable.
Art Gallery Exhibits NOVEMBER 5 - 28, 2015 Landscapes: Real and Imaginary Reception November 6, 5-7pm
DECEMBER 2 - 17, 2015 The Art of Ric Nielsen Reception December 2, 5-7pm
JANUARY 6 - 27, 2016 “Marrying Ink to Paper = Print?” Reception January 7, 5-7pm
JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 27, 2015 Eva Briggs Abstract Art Competition Reception January 30, 1-3pm
MARCH 1 - 29, 2015 Always on Tuesday Reception March 1, 5-7pm
APRIL 1 - 28, 2015 The Art of Recycle III Reception April 1, 5-7pm
Monthly Cultural and Art History Round Table Third Tuesday of each month at 3pm Open discussion forum of various master artists
Art Workshops Mixed Media With or Without Collage Instructor: Deanna Thibault Tuesdays from 9:00am-2:00pm
Abstract Painting: Two Days of Intense Painting Instructor: Francheskaa November 11-12, 2015
Luscious Surfacing Instructor: Angelique Gillespie January 14-15, 2016
The Pouring Spirit Instructor: Francheskaa January 20-21, 2016
Acrylic Landscape & Wildlife Painting (Beginning to Intermediate) Instructor: Rick Wheeler February 5-7, 2016
Mixed Magic: From Abstraction to Abstract Realism Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud February 24-26, 2016
Collage: Alter, Layer, Fuse! Instructor: Francie Ginocchio March 11-12, 2016
Facility and Rental Information
The Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that serves residents of the Santa Cruz Valley and surrounding areas. CPAC presents a wide variety of programming representing all facets of the arts. The complex includes a 200 seat theater, art gallery and multi-purpose space. The Center is committed to providing the best in arts entertainment and believes that the arts are vital to the quality of life in our community.
CPAC annually stages more than 100 performances while host- ing dozens of visual art exhibits, workshops and classes. In ad- dition, CPAC rents facilities for rehearsals, meetings, weddings, parties and other community gatherings. More than 25,000 peo- ple visit the Center annually. We thank you for your support of CPAC and for your patronage of the arts in our community!
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We salute the following patrons of CPAC!
*These lists acknowledge those individuals, institutions and businesses whose gifts were received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The Community Performance and Art Center sincerely values each gift. In the event of an unintentional omission, please contact the office at 399-1750.
Ambassadors ( Annual gifts of $3000 and above)
Romy Angle & Robert Fisk Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Arizona Commission on the Arts Green Valley Community Foundation David & Joan Ashcraft Harry & Ann Paxton Country Fair White Elephant Pima County Eloise Fredrickson
Producers ( Annual gifts of $1000-$2999)
Chris & Amy Ashcraft La Posada at Park Centre, Inc. Green Valley Community Chorus Elizabeth Mallams Green Valley Concert Band Del Marinello-Witzlib Green Valley Rotary Foundation Alexander Reed Mark & Joan Davy Al & Julia Saterbak Eugene Friesen Grant & Annie Stitt Donita Gross Mary Wood Frederick & Alicia Haartz
Supporters ( Annual gifts of $500-$999) David & Janet Bemiller Serene Rein Judith Bowen Jim & Marilyn Roth Anne & Thomas Cavanagh Joan & Bob Sanders Julia Kent James & Sandra Singleton Ann Over Joe & Shirley Sovis Bob & Nancy Porterfield
Members ( Annual gifts of $100-$499) Barbara Amyx Bill & Maureen Gaynor Gloria Anson John Geiger Thaxton Balance James & Lois Giesea Donald & Karen Bahnick Mary & James Gilroy Elizabeth Balsbaugh Norman & Ruth Gosman Wayne & Sherlyn Banasik Carole Green Bob & Linda Barnes Diane Grove Kenneth & Sabina Barratt John & Rosmarie Hanbartner Joan Beckwith Helen Hanselmann Elizabeth Beetschen Vern & Julia Harms Ronald Bell Pam & Stan Hart John & Barbara Bentley Ray Hathaway Hugh & Lynn Beykirch Joseph & Sharon Haug Lloyd & Kay Bierstaker Katherine Heilig J. Blodgett Richard & Jeri Hejduk Richard & Nancy Borstad Thelma Hendricks Shirley Bosma Roland & Frances Herrmann Donald Boston Dean & Mary Hess Mary Brackenbury James & Maureen Hill Betty Brewer Kenneth & Alla Hoeck Ralph & Jane Bristol Richard & Mary Lou Homan Barbara Brown Thomas & Ellen Hummel James & Colleen Burns Lisa & Gary Israel Patricia & David Burpee Charles Jeffords Tom & Barb Bushee Michael & Jacqueline Jensen Richard & Dorothy Callahan Florence Johnson James & Jeanne Campbell Gregory & Paula Johnson Ron & Judi Campbell Victoria Joy Carmen & Mary Lou Catania Ronald Kelly James & Diane Chiesa Bob & Hazel Kern Sonia Collins Mark Klugheit Peter & Chloe Comanor Roberta Konen Mary Conway Karl & Nancy Krumel Thomas & Melodye Cooke Antonio & Norma Laguna Bill & Carol Copeland Calvin Lambert Richard & Judith Cowlishaw Nancy Lamphere Janna Cullberg Gaylord & Joanne Lee Robert Dalrymple Raymond & Julie Leiter James & Jean Davis Sam & Myrna Main Lew Demuth Jean Makela Roni Deustachio Judy & Tony Marinaro Georgia Doubler Betty Maurstad James & Peggy Ehinger Arlo & Janet McDowell Michael & Joyce Finkelstein Wilfred Miller Neville & Branka Ford James Mino Susan & Dick Ford Bill Mitchell Milt & Kate Foster Richard & Margaret Mitchell Edward Freedman Madonna Moess Charles & Marjorie Gardner Helen Montgomery
(Members continued) R.W. Moser Dinghy & Harold Sharp Melvin Mounts Dan & Carol Shearer Dorothy Mundt Bud Simpson Bonnie Nelson Thomas & Sally Six Malou Nelson Harry & Joyce Smith Kathryn Nester Stafford & Janice Smith Gerald Norbury Ray & Karen Soper Don & Ruth O'Brien Lois & Royal Stark Marjorie Oshel Don Steffes John & Rey Otto John & Bonnie Sturtz Marcia Owens Raymond Styles Jim & Sheila Parcel Teresa Sullivan Thomas & Ruby Payne Hayward & Beryl Sumner Susie Pelander Wilbur & Joan Sweeney Don Penny Raydine Taber Ron & Geraldine Peterson Geraldine Thompsen Amy & John Pilger Keith & Martha Thorson Ron Poedtke & Carol Keane Jane Tobin Richard Pollard Lowell & Martha Tompkins Suzanne & Noel Price Nancy Treadwell Bruce & Char Purrington Roberta Trunzo Gertrude Raymond Fred & Mary Tschirley Margaret & Richard Reuling David & Amanda Urbaniak Donna Rheingold Wayne & Kathy Urbaniak Joan Richards Robert & Mary Venuti Jim Robbins Jeanne Walker Fred & Carol Roeming Marcia Weary Beverly Rosenthal Rosa Webb Harry & Patty Russell Mary Wehmeyer Edith Saunders Dolores & Wesley Whitman Ann-Marie Schaffer Steven & Lois Wilhelm Richard & Jasmine Seagrave Carl & Kathleen Woloszyk Raymond & Virginia Sears Jim & Virginia Wulliman Margaret Severson Bruce Zimmerman Diann Sewald & Paul Roseland Kaaren Zvonik Honor and Memorial Gifts In Memory of Millie Scheinberg John Geiger In Honor of C. William Beetschen Al & Julia Saterbak P. Elizabeth Beetschen Amanda Urbaniak
In Honor of Harry Brown In Honor of Janet & Bill Titus Barbara Brown Ocotillo Recorder Ensemble
In Memory of Charise Kelly In Honor of Amanda Urbaniak Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild Bob and Linda Barnes
In Memory of Bob Porter In Memory of Richard J. Wood Aggie Porter Mary Wood