ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS PERFORMING ARTS Phoenix Airport Museum...... 23 Steele Indian School Park—Memorial Hall...... 4 Black Theatre Troupe...... 22
ASU Art Museum...... 28 Civic Space Park and A.E England Building...... 11 Phoenix Theatre Company...... 5
Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA)...... 29 ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration...... 30 Arizona Opera...... 6
Tempe Public Library & Playhouse on the Park...... 8 Community Galleries (by TCA)...... 31 Arts & Culture FAMILY Trinity Cathedral Center for the Arts...... 6 DESTINATION GUIDE Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum...... 33 Arizona Museum of Natural History...... 32 Phoenix Center for the Arts...... 10 Heard Museum...... 5 I.D.E.A. MUSEUM...... 32 Great Arizona Puppet Theater...... 10 Phoenix Art Museum...... 5 Pueblo Grande Museum Valley Youth Theatre...... 12 Roosevelt Row Arts District...... 7 and Archaeological Park...... 23 Herberger Theater Center...... 15 ALAC: Arizona Latino Arts Phoenix Zoo...... 24 and Cultural Center...... 18 Orpheum Theatre...... 15 Desert Botanical Garden...... 25 Grant Street Studios ASU School of Art...... 21 Ballet Arizona...... 22 Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park...... 26 Station Art Tempe History Museum...... 31 ASU Gammage...... 29 Arizona Science Center...... 19 Irish Cultural Center...... 9 Tempe Improv...... 30 Valley Metro is proud to continue the tradition of including Children’s Museum of Phoenix...... 21 art that is meaningful to the rider, the community and the Arizona State Capitol Museum...... 13 Mesa Arts Center...... 33 public transit system. We encourage you to take a moment Maricopa County Justice Museum to stop and reflect on the artwork you see at the station, and Learning Center...... 15 MUSIC snap a pic and share your appreciation for #ArtsLine. Wells Fargo History Museum...... 16 Tempe Beach Park/Tempe Town Lake...... 27
Phoenix Police Museum...... 16 Downtown Tempe/Mill Avenue District...... 28
George Washington Carver Museum The Nash Jazz Club...... 8 & Cultural Center...... 21 Crescent Ballroom...... 12 Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix...... 9 The Van Buren...... 13 Heritage Square...... 20 Valley Bar...... 14 Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square...... 20 Comerica Theatre...... 16
Petersen House Museum...... 25 Phoenix Symphony Hall...... 19 Share your ArtsLine experience with Marquee Theatre...... 26 @valleymetro and #ArtsLine. Mesa Amphitheater...... 33 Talking Stick Resort Arena...... 19
Cover art credit: Fortoul Brothers | @Fortoulbrothers valleymetro.org 602.253.5000 TTY 602.251.2039 CONNECT ART CULTURE TO MUSIC
Introducing Valley Metro Rail as ArtsLine. ArtsLine showcases artists, station art and connects to arts & culture destinations along the light rail corridor. Let ArtsLine help you discover the arts.
Learn more at valleymetro.org/artsline.
HOW TO RIDE
1 Buy a transit pass at any light rail station. A 1-Day Pass costs $4 and is good for unlimited rides all day on both light rail and local bus.
2 Validate your pass at the fare vending machine before boarding.
3 Check the system map at the light rail station to determine which direction you’re traveling and train you need to board.
4 Pay attention to the signs on the front and side of the train that show the train’s final destination.
5 Trains stop at every station and upcoming stops are announced on the train. Please be ready with your belongings when it’s your destination.
6 Share your ArtsLine experience on social media by tagging @valleymetro and using #ArtsLine.
2 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE PHOTO / © JASON KAY @JHKFOTO
3 19th Ave
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Bethany Home Rd 27th Ave EXIT EXIT Camelback Rd B A INDIAN SCHOOL/CENTRAL AVE ENCANTO/CENTRAL AVE B ENCANTO/CENTRAL AVE 2 Heard Museum C Campbell Ave MCDOWELL/CENTRAL AVE 1 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Indian School Rd 602.252.8840 A heard.org The Heard Museum is one of the the nation’s top centers for Osborn Rd American Indian art and culture. Visitors can enjoy free guided tours, interactive hands-on activities, world-class shopping 7th Ave
15th Ave and distinctive Southwest-inspired dining set in the museum’s charming sculpture courtyard. Thomas Rd Central Ave @heardmuseum
Encanto Blvd B 2 EXIT 6 3 Hayden Rd 5 4 C 64th St Miller Rd 7th St McDowell Rd 12th St MCDOWELL/CENTRAL AVE C 3 Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Roosevelt St 602.257.1880 D phxart.org Galvin Pkwy
PHOENIX The Phoenix Art Museum is the premier destination for visual Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St art in Phoenix. While housing an international collectionVan of Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd E more than 18,000Washington works, the museum St also presents festivals, Washington St live performances, independent art films and educational FG Hprograms that enlighten and entertainI people of all ages. J Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St @phxart
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd Brown Rd 1st Ave EXIT L Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St A INDIAN SCHOOL/CENTRAL AVE 4 Phoenix Theatre16th St Company Rio Salado Pkwy 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 1st St 1 Steele Indian School Park - Memorial Hall 602.254.2151 M MESA 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 phoenixtheatre.com 602.534.8659 University Dr University Dr phoenix.gov/parks/parks The Phoenix Theatre Company offers nearly 500 performances annually, on three intimate stages, attracting more than 100,000 N Steele Indian School’s Memorial Hall was built in 1922 and holds guests every season from every Congressional district in the Main St many community meetings and events. The historic building state. Celebrating it’s 100th season in 2019/20, The Phoenix Mill Ave Main St offers a stunning setting with high-quality acoustics perfect for Theatre Company is Arizona’s longest-running arts organization.
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP choral musical performances and presentations. Apache Blvd @phoenixtheatre @phoenixparks @cityofphoenixaz Broadway Rd Broadway Rd Ext Rd Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore Gilbert Rd
4 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 5 Stapley Dr Dobson Rd College Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr
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Campbell Ave Indian School Rd EXIT A 5 Arizona Opera D ROOSEVELT/CENTRAL AVE 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.266.7464 Osborn Rd 7th Ave
azopera.org 15th Ave
Arizona’s only professional opera company produces Thomas Rd Central Ave fully-staged opera performances, concerts, in-school touring productions and outreach programs that impact more than 70,000 students and adults state-wide. The Arizona Opera houses all musical rehearsals, costume and wig shops, Encanto Blvd production and administrative offi ces and a black-box B rehearsal theater.
@azopera Hayden Rd 64th St Miller Rd 7th St McDowell Rd 12th St C
10 12 11 7 Roosevelt St 13 9 8 D Galvin Pkwy 6 Playhouse on the Park Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd 602.254.2151 E Washington St playhouseonthepark.com Washington St PHOENIX FGH I J Playhouse on the Park is a 199-seat proscenium theater, near the intersection of Palm Ln. and Central Ave. TheirJefferson mission St Scottsdale Rd
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St promotes emerging and established arts groups of the Valley. K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd Brown Rd 1st Ave L Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy 1st St EXIT M MESA University Dr D ROOSEVELT/CENTRAL AVE University Dr 7 Roosevelt Row Arts District N Roosevelt Street from 7th Ave. to 16th St. Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85003 Mill Ave Main St
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP 602.614.8727 Apache Blvd rooseveltrow.org Broadway Rd Broadway Rd Roosevelt Row Arts District extends from 7th Ave. to 16th St. and features galleries, restaurants, shops and more. The monthly
First Friday events, among the largest DIY gatherings in the Ext Rd Mesa Dr United States, showcase more than 150 vendors with original TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore Gilbert Rd
arts, crafts, handmade items, live music and performance art, Stapley Dr Dobson Rd and welcomes more than 12,000 attendees. College Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr @rooseveltrowcdc
Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave
Country Club Dr Southern Ave
PHOTO / ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT
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Elliot Rd 8 Trinity Cathedral Center for the Arts 100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.254.7126 trinitycathedral.com
Trinity Cathedral is home to the Olney Room Gallery, which shows the work of established community artists. The cathedral also hosts numerous musical events, including student events and premier choral ensembles.
@azcathedral
9 The Nash Jazz Club 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.795.0464 thenash.org
The Nash has been designated as one of the “Great Jazz Venues in the World” by Downbeat Magazine. The Nash presents exciting live music performances in a relaxed urban-chic setting, as well as unique education programs and art exhibitions. The Nash is a “Best First Friday” hangout and offers an exceptional setting for recitals, receptions, meetings and other special events. 10 Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 @thenashjazzclub @thenashjazz 602.258.0109 azirish.org
The Irish Cultural Center is your Phoenix destination to learn about Ireland’s history and culture. The center also hosts Ceilis (dances) twice a month.
@mcclellandirishlibrary @az_irish_center_and_library
11 Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.274.8700 japanesefriendshipgarden.org
The 3.5-acre Japanese strolling garden offers visitors a beautiful and peaceful respite from the hectic pace of daily life. The garden features more than 1,500 tons of hand-picked rock, stone footbridges, lanterns, more than 50 varieties of plants and more than 300 colorful koi.
@jfgphx
PHOTO / JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN OF PHOENIX
8 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 9 19th Ave
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Campbell Ave Indian School Rd EXIT A E VAN BUREN/CENTRAL AVE (WB); 12 Phoenix Center for the Arts VAN BUREN/1ST AVE (EB) 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Osborn Rd
602.254.3100 7th Ave 15th Ave phoenixcenterforthearts.org Central Ave The Phoenix Center for the Arts brings together students, Thomas Rd volunteers and professionals of all ages and skill levels who are passionate about the arts. The center offers a full schedule of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts. Encanto Blvd B @phoenixcenterforthearts Hayden Rd 64th St Miller Rd 7th St McDowell Rd 12th St C
13 Great Arizona Puppet Theater Roosevelt St
302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 D Galvin 602.262.2050 Pkwy 14 16 azpuppets.org Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St 15 Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd 17 The Great Arizona Puppet Theater offers puppet shows for E Washington St all ages by its resident professional company and visiting Washington St guest artists. It also includes a puppet exhibit and puppet 18 FG H I J
research library. Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St @greatarizonapuppettheater @greatazpuppets K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd Brown Rd PHOENIX 1st Ave L Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy 1st St M EXIT MESA University Dr University Dr E VAN BUREN/CENTRAL AVE (WB); VAN BUREN/1ST AVE (EB) N Main St 14 Civic Space Park and A.E. England Building Mill Ave Main St 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP 602.262.7490 Apache Blvd phoenix.gov/parks/parks Broadway Rd Broadway Rd Civic Space Park is nestled into 2.77 acres in the heart of Downtown Phoenix located between First and Central avenues Ext Rd and Van Buren and Fillmore Streets. The park offers residents, Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd
workers, ASU students and downtown visitors a park with a Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore Gilbert Rd Stapley Dr unique urban design, sustainable construction, operational Dobson Rd
features and a landmark. College Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr
Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave @phoenixparks @cityofphoenixaz Country Club Dr Southern Ave
PHOTO / © BRIAN DUNSHEE @BRIANDUNSHIE
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15 Crescent Ballroom 17 The Van Buren 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.716.2222 480.659.1641 crescentphx.com thevanburenphx.com
Crescent Ballroom is three things: a mid-sized music venue Converted from a historic vintage auto-dealership located in in downtown Phoenix with a capacity of 550 people and live the heart of downtown Phoenix, The Van Buren is Phoenix’s music every day; a lounge open daily with full bar service; and newest 1800-capacity concert venue. The Van Buren focuses a kitchen, Cocina 10, serving Arizona cooking from scratch with on bringing a wide array of nationally-touring artists and homemade recipes and vegetarian options. community events to Phoenix. crescentphx @ @thevanburenphx
16 Valley Youth Theatre 18 Arizona State Capitol Museum 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.253.8188 602.926.3620 vyt.com azlibrary.gov/azcm Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is a professional-quality theatre The Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, company dedicated to helping young people achieve their was the last home for Arizona’s Territorial government, until full potential through meaningful engagement, education Arizona becaome a state in 1912. Initially, all three branches and excellence in the performing arts. VYT produces six of the new state government occupied the four floors of mainstage shows each season including two at the Herberger the statehouse. Theater Center. @azcapitolmuseum @valleyyouththeatre @vytphoenix
12 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 13 19th Ave
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Campbell Ave EXIT 20 Herberger Theater Center F WASHINGTON/CENTRALIndian School AVE (WB);Rd 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 JEFFERSON/1ST AVE (EB) A 602.254.7399 herbergertheater.org
Osborn Rd The Herberger Theater Center is a 501(c)(3) Arizona
7th Ave non-profit organization that supports and fosters the growth 15th Ave of the arts in Phoenix. The Herberger Theater is home to several Valley theater and dance companies, offers three theater Central Ave Thomas Rd venues – Center Stage, Stage West and The Kax Stage and art gallery, as well as event space available for a variety of community uses. Encanto Blvd @herbergertheatercenter @herbergertheater B Hayden Rd 64th St Miller Rd 7th St McDowell Rd 12th St C
21 Maricopa County Justice Museum Roosevelt St and Learning Center D 125 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Galvin Pkwy 480.205.8007 Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St justicemuseum.org 29th St 44th St Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd 20 19 E Washington St 25 This unique museum opened in 2012 and is centered around Washington St 25 22 23 a restored cell block on the sixth floor of Maricopa County’s 21 24 FG HHistoric old Courthouse. While visitingI the museum you will J
get a sense of Maricopa County’s legal history, its court cases, Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St 19th Ave and elementsJefferson of law, including St individual rights and libertiesWashington St K PHOENIX guaranteed in the United States and Arizona constitutions. Curry Rd Buckeye Rd M-Thu 12pm-1:30pm, and by appointment. Brown Rd 1st Ave L Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy EXIT 1st St M MESA F WASHINGTON/CENTRAL AVE (WB); 22 Orpheum Theatre University Dr University Dr JEFFERSON/1ST AVE (EB) 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.262.6225 N 19 Valley Bar phoenixconventioncenter.com/orpheum-theatre 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Main St 602.368.3121 Recognized as one of the West’s most significant theater Mill Ave Main St
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP valleybarphx.com structures, the historic Orpheum Theatre sits in the center of Apache Blvd downtown Phoenix and is just a short walk from the Phoenix A concert venue tucked away on Central Ave. just north of Convention Center. With seating forBroadway 1,364 guests, everyoneRd is Broadway Rd Adams St., Valley Bar chooses to celebrate what Phoenix life sure to have a great seat! was and is by bringing the space a unique Arizona feel. It also @orpheumphx brings great local and national artists to the people of Phoenix. Ext Rd Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore @valleybarphx Gilbert Rd Stapley Dr
Dobson Rd College Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr
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Elliot Rd 23 Wells Fargo History Museum 145 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.378.1852 wellsfargohistory.com/museums/phoenix
The Wells Fargo History Museum includes an authentic 19th century stagecoach, a replica stagecoach to climb aboard, gold and precious minerals, a replica mine shaft, antique firearms, working telegraph and an impressive collection of original western-themed artwork. The museum store features a variety of Wells Fargo branded gifts, collectibles and apparel. Tours are available with advance reservations and admission is always free.
24 Phoenix Police Museum 17 S. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.534.7278 phxpdmuseum.org
The Phoenix Police Museum presents the history of the department through historic and modern context. Their mission is to interact with the community, promote and preserve the history of the department and build a closer relationship to the people of Phoenix.
@phxpdmuseum
25 Comerica Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.379.2800 comericatheatre.com
Comerica Theatre is a 5,000 seat entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The unique design of Comerica Theatre has changed the way people think about live entertainment, as it marries the classic theatre style with the pulsating excitement of modern arena technologies. The theatre’s state-of-the art music & sound systems are perfect for concerts, comedy performances as well as theatre and family friendly shows.
@comericatheatre
PHOTO / VALLEY METRO 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
16 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 17 19th Ave
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Campbell Ave Indian School Rd A EXIT G 3RD ST/WASHINGTON (WB); 3RD ST/JEFFERSON (EB) 27 Talking Stick Resort Arena Osborn Rd 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 7th Ave 602.379.7800 15th Ave talkingstickresortarena.com Thomas Rd Central Ave The arena is a mecca of entertainment in downtown Phoenix, with many national concert and art show tours performing in front of thousands on their stage. This is also the home for the Encanto Blvd Phoenix Suns and Mercury basketball teams and Rattlers indoor B football team. @tsrarena Hayden Rd 64th St Miller Rd 7th St McDowell Rd 12th St C
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D Galvin 28 Pkwy 32 Phoenix Symphony Hall
75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St PHOENIX 29th St 44th St Van Buren St 29 Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd 30 602.495.1999 E 31 26 28 Washington St phoenixconventioncenter.com/symphony-hall Washington St FGH ISymphony Hall is home to the Phoenix Symphony,J Arizona
Opera and Ballet Arizona. Numerous Broadway touring Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St 27
19th Ave Jefferson St companies, dance productionsWashington and entertainers St also perform 34 33 there throughout the year. K Curry Rd Brown Rd Buckeye Rd @symphonyhallphx 1st Ave L 24th St 16th St Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy Rio Salado Pkwy 1st St M MESA EXIT University Dr University Dr G 3RD ST/WASHINGTON (WB); 29 Arizona Science Center 3RD ST/JEFFERSON (EB) 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 N Main St 602.716.2000
26 ALAC: Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center Mill Ave azscience.org Main St 147 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP Apache Blvd 602.254.9817 Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on alac-az.org exhibits,Broadway live demonstrations, Rd the state-of-the-art Dorrance Broadway Rd Planetarium and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen ALAC is committed to promoting Latino culture in Arizona. Theater. CREATE at Arizona Science Center®, a 6,500-square
ALAC features art exhibits by artists who paint a broad stoke of foot makerspace, provides workshops including 3D printing, Ext Rd Mesa Dr Latino culture using El Dia de Los Muertos, iconic figures from laser cutting and woodworking. TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore Latino history and folkloric symbols. ALAC’s First Friday event Gilbert Rd Stapley Dr Dobson Rd features new exhibits and mariachi, ballet folklorico, poetry, @arizonasciencecenter @azscience College Ave Rural Rd
theatre and dance. Learn the art of being Latino at ALAC. McClintock Dr
Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave @arizonalatinartsculturalcenter Country Club Dr Southern Ave
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Elliot Rd 30 Heritage Square 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.261.8063 heritagesquarephx.org
Get more 1900! Heritage Square is a striking reminder of the city’s vibrant Victorian past. Located on Block 14 of the original townsite of Phoenix, the Square dates back to the late 1800s, and the restored Rosson House Museum is its crowning jewel. Whether you love history, technology, good food, or just a quiet place to reflect – a visit to Heritage Square is for you!
@heritagesquarephx PHOTO / CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX
31 Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 32 Children’s Museum of Phoenix 602.262.5070 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 heritagesquarephx.org/visit/the-rosson-house 602.253.0501 childrensmuseumofphoenix.org The 2,800-square-foot Rosson House Museum is a beautiful Eastlake architectural style Victorian home built in 1895. Visitors Three floors of hands-on, interactive, fun exhibits engage the view what life was like for Rosson House residents of Block 14 minds, muscles and imaginations of children, ages birth to 10 in early Phoenix during Arizona’s late territorial times. years, and the grown-ups who care about them.
@heritagesquarephx
33 Grant Street Studios ASU School of Art 605 E. Grant St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 480.965.6517 art.asu.edu/galleries-and-facilities/grant-street- studios
Renovating a former cotton factory in downtown Phoenix, ASU School of Art has created a community for its graduate studio artists, galleries for them to showcase work among Phoenix artists, and workspaces for them to experiment and flourish.
34 George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center 415 E. Grant St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.254.7516 gwcmccaz.wordpress.com
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a historical preservation site dedicated to History and Culture of African Americans in Arizona.
@carvermuseumphx PHOTO / ROSSON HOUSE MUSEUM AT HERITAGE SQUARE
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EXIT Roosevelt St H 12TH ST/WASHINGTON (WB); D Galvin 12TH ST/JEFFERSON (EB) Pkwy I 24TH ST/WASHINGTON (WB); PHOENIX Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 24TH ST/JEFFERSON52nd St (EB) McKellips Rd McKellips Rd E Washington St J 44TH ST/WASHINGTON Washington St 35 FG H I 36 J Jefferson St 38 Scottsdale Rd
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd Brown Rd 1st Ave L 37 Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy EXIT EXIT 1st St M MESA H 12TH ST/WASHINGTON (WB); J 44TH ST/WASHINGTONUniversity Dr University Dr 12TH ST/JEFFERSON (EB) 37 Phoenix Airport Musuem 3800 E. Sky Harbor Blvd. Phoenix 85034 N 35 Black Theatre Troupe Main St 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.273.2744 Mill Ave Main St 602.258.8128 skyharbor.com/Museum
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP blacktheatretroupe.org Apache Blvd The Phoenix Airport Museum is one of the largest art programs Since July 1970, the Black Theatre Troupe andBroadway its programs Rd have at an airport in the country. Located throughout Sky Harbor Broadway Rd promoted excellence in the performing arts with an emphasis International Airport, the museum showcases Arizona’s unique on people of color. The Helen Mason Performing Arts Center is artistic and cultural heritage with an exhibition program and art a 15,300 square foot facility that provides BTT with a 152 main collection. Artworks and themed exhibitions are on display in Ext Rd Mesa Dr the airport’s terminals and Rental Car Center. The museumTEMPE is Price Rd stage proscenium theater, a flexible Black Box/rehearsal space, Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore free and all exhibitions are pre-security. Gilbert Rd Stapley Dr administrative offices, box office and costume and scene shops. Dobson Rd
@phxskyharbor College Ave Rural Rd @blacktheatretroupe McClintock Dr
Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave Country Club Dr EXIT Southern Ave
I 24TH ST/WASHINGTON (WB); 38 Pueblo Grande Museum and 24TH ST/JEFFERSON (EB) Archaeological Park 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 36 Ballet Arizona 48th St 19th Ave 7th Ave Central Ave 7th St 16th St 32nd St 40th St Baseline Rd 2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.534.2430 602.381.0184 pueblogrande.org balletaz.org The museum outdoor trail, exhibit galleries and theater feature Ballet Arizona is an innovative and provocative professional the ruins and canals of the prehistoric Hohokam culture, ballet company that creates, performs and teaches outstanding replicated housing and agricultural systems, as well as artifacts classical and contemporary ballet. The Center houses seven related to the Hohokam, archaeology, the Southwest and dance studios, The School of Ballet Arizona, a 299-seat Native People. Guadalupe Rd performance theatre, box office and administrative offices. @cityofphoenixaz The Ballet performs its main stage season in downtown Phoenix at Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. Arizona Ave
@balletaz @balletarizona
Elliot Rd 22 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 23 19th Ave
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Northern Ave 19th Ave Glendale Ave
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40 Roosevelt St 40 D Galvin Desert Botanical Garden Pkwy 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
480.941.1225 Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd dbg.org McKellips Rd E Washington St 39 Washington St Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled FGH I J amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. An Arizona icon celebrating 80 years in the Valley, Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St 43 the Garden has grown into a compelling attraction and desert
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St K Curry Rd conservation pioneer, offering worldly plants, vibrant trails, Buckeye Rd 42 world-class exhibitions, festive events, fascinating classes and Brown Rd 1st Ave L so much more. @dbgphx Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy 1st St M MESA University Dr 41 Petersen House Museum University Dr PHOENIX 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 N 480.350.5151 tempe.gov/government/community-services/Main St
Mill Ave tempe-history-museum/petersen-house-museum Main St
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP Apache Blvd The Petersen House, with its multi-gabled roof, balconies, dormers and decorative shingles, is the oldest Queen Broadway Rd Anne-style brick house in the Salt River Valley. Designed by Broadway Rd noted Arizona architect James Creighton, the house now serves as a historic museum. Ext Rd Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd
@cityoftempeSmith Rd @tempegov Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore
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EXIT Dobson Rd K PRIEST DR/WASHINGTONCollege Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr 41 L CENTRAL PKWY/WASHINGTON Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave Country Club Dr Southern Ave
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48th St 19th Ave 7th Ave Central Ave 7th St 16th St 32nd St 40th St 39 Phoenix Zoo Baseline Rd 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 602.286.3800 phoenixzoo.org
The Phoenix Zoo, nestled within the buttes of Papago Park on 125 acres of beautiful and varied landscapes, is home to more than 1,300 animals from around the globe and includesGuadalupe more Rd than 200 endangered or threatened species. The zoo is designed around four distinct trails – Africa, Tropics, Children’s and Arizona
– and offers amazing experiences and opportunities to see and Arizona Ave learn about some of the planet’s most wonderful creatures.
@phoenixzoo PHOTO / DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS Elliot Rd 24 ARTSLINE DESTINATION GUIDE 25 19th Ave
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D Galvin Pkwy Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd EXIT E Washington St EXIT M MILL AVE/3RD ST Washington St N FGH I L CENTER PKWY/WASHINGTONJ UNIVERSITY DR/RURAL Scottsdale Rd Jefferson St 42 Marquee Theatre
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd 480.829.0607 Brown Rd 1st Ave marqueetheatreaz.com L
Marquee TheatreSky features Harbor high-grade Blvd sound in an intimateRio Salado Pkwy 48 24th St 16th St 44 venue, bringing you closer to your favorite music. Acts such as Rio Salado Pkwy Ice Cube, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and The Strokes 1st St M have graced its stage over the years. MESA 45 PHOENIX @marqueetheatre University Dr University Dr N 49 46 Main St 50 Mill Ave 47 Main St 43
Arizona Heritage Center at Papago ParkHohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Apache Blvd Broadway480.929.0292 Rd Broadway Rd arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museum/ arizona-heritage-center Ext Rd Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd
The Museum at Papago Park has a variety of exhibits for visitors Smith Rd Center St Dorsey Ln Sycamore Gilbert Rd Stapley Dr to enjoy, including an exploration of desert water use and Dobson Rd Arizona’s World War II Home Front. The museum interprets College Ave Rural Rd Arizona history with a special emphasis on the 20th century. McClintock Dr
Southern Ave Alma School Rd Southern Ave Country Club Dr @arizonahistoricalsociety 51 Southern Ave 52
48th St 19th Ave 7th Ave Central Ave 7th St 16th St 32nd St 40th St Baseline Rd EXIT M MILL AVE/3RD ST 44 Tempe Beach Park/Tempe Town Lake 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 480.350.5200 downtowntempe.com/go/tempe-beach-parkGuadalupe Rd
Local landmark features a splash playground, boating, a baseball Arizona Ave diamond and other athletic fields. Various concerts and events are held at this scenic downtown Tempe location overlooking Tempe Town Lake throughout the year. @tempe.beach.park Elliot Rd
PHOTO / © JASON KAY @JHKFOTO
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45 Downtown Tempe/Mill Avenue District 47 ASU Gammage 310 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 480.355.6060 480.965.3434 downtowntempe.com asugammage.com
Downtown Tempe Authority is a business improvement district ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters funded by property owners. We strive to make downtown of performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage, designed by walkable, clean, safe, enriched with activities and events, and a internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is the fabulous place to work, do business, visit and live. home theater of the Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Broadway Across America - Arizona series and the ASU @downtowntempe Gammage Beyond series.
@asugammagefan @asugammage
46 ASU Art Museum 48 Tempe Center for the Arts 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 sponsored by Northern Trust 480.965.2787 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 asuartmuseum.asu.edu 480.350.2822 tempecenterforthearts.com Art in America magazine selected the Arizona State University Art Museum as “the single most impressive venue for Tempe Center for the Arts houses a 600-seat theater, contemporary art in Arizona.” The inventive ASU Art Museum 200-seat studio, creative meeting space and the Gallery at serves a diverse community of artists and audiences through TCA. The center hosts free events, live entertainment and innovative programming that is interdisciplinary, educational visual art exhibitions while providing a stunning view of and relevant to life today. Tempe Town Lake. @asuartmuseum @tempecenterforthearts @tempearts
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49 Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr. #201, Tempe, AZ 85281 480.921.9877 tempeimprov.com
The world-famous Improv in Tempe brings top comedians such as Jamie Kennedy, Pablo Francisco, Aisha Tyler and many more to its stage for unforgettable performances.
@tempeimprov
50 ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration 781 Terrace Mall, Tempe, AZ 85287 480.965.5081 51 Tempe History Museum sese.asu.edu 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 480.350.5100 The Earth and the universe beyond belong to all of us — not tempe.gov/museum just to scientists and researchers. ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration is committed to sharing their growing Explore the fascinating history of Tempe through changing and understanding of Earth and space with the community. permanent exhibits, lively events and intriguing programs. Visit We’re here to engage with and help train the next generation Tempe History Museum’s popular “Kid’s Place,” Community of explorers and citizen scientists, and to impart our knowledge Room, Research Library and Gallery to experience the stories to anyone who’s interested in these exciting subjects. that make the community special.
@tempehistorymuseum @tempegov @seseatasu
52 Tempe Public Library & Community Galleries (satellite exhibits by the Gallery at TCA) 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 480.350.5500 tempecenterforthearts.com/gallery/tempe-galleries
Tempe Public Library offers unique spaces for talented professional and student artists in the second floor gallery, lower level gallery and Connections Café. Exhibitions are curated by the Gallery at TCA.
@tempepubliclibrary
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Hatcher Rd
Northern Ave 19th Ave Glendale Ave
Bethany Home Rd 27th Ave
Camelback Rd
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Osborn Rd 7th Ave 15th Ave
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D Galvin Pkwy Lindsay Rd Val Vista Dr 32nd St 29th St 44th St Van Buren St Van Buren St 48th St 52nd St McKellips Rd McKellips Rd E Washington St Washington St FGH I J Jefferson St Scottsdale Rd
19th Ave Jefferson St Washington St K Curry Rd Buckeye Rd Brown Rd 1st Ave L Sky Harbor Blvd Rio Salado Pkwy 24th St 16th St Rio Salado Pkwy 1st St M EXIT O COUNTRY CLUB/MAIN ST MESA PHOENIX University Dr P CENTER/MAIN ST University Dr N 57 55 Mesa Arts Center Main St 1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 53 54 480.644.6500 Mill Ave mesaartscenter.com Main St
Hohokam Fwy 52nd St Priest Dr Hardy Dr OP Apache Blvd 56 55 Mesa Arts Center is your hub in Mesa for everything arts and Broadway Rd culture-related, complete withBroadway creative art studios, Rd enchanting galleries and dazzling performance stages. Whether it’s theater,
Ext Rd ballet, music or visual art you’re looking for, Mesa Arts Center has it all. Center St Mesa Dr TEMPE Price Rd Smith Rd Dorsey Ln Sycamore @mesaartscenterazGilbert Rd @mesaartscenter Stapley Dr
Dobson Rd College Ave Rural Rd McClintock Dr Alma School Rd Southern Ave Country Club Dr Southern Ave Southern Ave EXIT
O COUNTRY CLUB/MAIN ST 56 Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum 1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201
53 48th St 19th Ave 7th Ave Central Ave 7th St 16th St 32nd St 40th St Baseline Rd I.D.E.A. MUSEUM 480.644.6560 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa, AZ 85201 mesaartscenter.com 480.644.2468 ideamuseum.org Featuring five galleries, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum showcases contemporary art from emerging and internationally The i.d.e.a. Museum is a museum designed for exhibiting, -acclaimed artists. teaching and interacting with the fine arts. It changed its name on February 6, 2014, to i.d.e.a., which stands for “imagination, @mesaartscenteraz @mesaartscenter Guadalupe Rd design, experience, art.”
@ideamuseum @ideamuseummesa Arizona Ave
Elliot Rd EXIT 57 Mesa Amphitheater P CENTER/MAIN ST 263 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201 54 Arizona Museum of Natural History 480.644.2560 53 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 mesaamp.com 480.644.2230 The Mesa Amphitheatre is an open-air performance venue with arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org a tiered lawn, perfect for spreading out a blanket and watching a show. The venue is also known for its daylong festivals. Explore Arizona’s history from when the desert was underwater 66 million years ago, to the old West and more, including a @mesaamp @mesaamphitheathre waterfall and simulated prehistoric flash flood. Follow the dinosaur footprints from the Center Street light rail station right to the Museum!
@azmnh
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The arts play an important role in the beauty, livability and economic development of communities. The creation and enjoyment of visual art, design, music, dance, theater, literature, natural history and cultural history enrich our lives; through them we express our humanity and communicate in ways accessible across all cultures and languages.
Valley Metro and its partnering cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa are proud to continue and contribute to a long history of support for the arts and cultural venues and activities that make the Valley of the Sun a great place to live and visit.
Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture 602-262-4637 | phoenix.gov/arts
City of Tempe Cultural Services 480-350-5827 | tempe.gov/arts
City of Mesa Arts & Culture Department 480-644-6501 | mesaaz.gov
Days and Hours of Operation
Weekdays Hours. The first full trip of the day begins at 4:40 a.m. at the end-of-line stations. Monday through Thursday, the last full trip of the day begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. On Friday night, service hours are extended: the last full trip begins at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3 a.m. Saturday morning.
Frequency. Trains arrive every 12 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.
Weekends and holidays Hours. Trains begin the first full trip of the day at 5 a.m. at the end-of-the-line stations. The last full trip of the day begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. On Saturday night, the last full trip begins at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
Frequency. Trains arrive every 15 minutes Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. All other hours, on Sundays and holidays, trains arrive every 20 minutes.
Valley Metro Rail operates 365 days a year.
During special events, trains may operate more frequently or for longer hours, to accommodate crowds.
Visit valleymetro.org for detailed schedules.
valleymetro.org/artsline 602.253.5000 #ArtsLine ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS PERFORMING ARTS Phoenix Airport Museum...... 23 Steele Indian School Park—Memorial Hall...... 4 Black Theatre Troupe...... 22
ASU Art Museum...... 28 Civic Space Park and A.E England Building...... 11 Phoenix Theatre Company...... 5
Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA)...... 29 ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration...... 30 Arizona Opera...... 6
Tempe Public Library & Playhouse on the Park...... 8 Community Galleries (by TCA)...... 31 Arts & Culture FAMILY Trinity Cathedral Center for the Arts...... 6 DESTINATION GUIDE Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum...... 33 Arizona Museum of Natural History...... 32 Phoenix Center for the Arts...... 10 Heard Museum...... 5 I.D.E.A. MUSEUM...... 32 Great Arizona Puppet Theater...... 10 Phoenix Art Museum...... 5 Pueblo Grande Museum Valley Youth Theatre...... 12 Roosevelt Row Arts District...... 7 and Archaeological Park...... 23 Herberger Theater Center...... 15 ALAC: Arizona Latino Arts Phoenix Zoo...... 24 and Cultural Center...... 18 Orpheum Theatre...... 15 Desert Botanical Garden...... 25 Grant Street Studios ASU School of Art...... 21 Ballet Arizona...... 22 Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park...... 26 Station Art Tempe History Museum...... 31 ASU Gammage...... 29 Arizona Science Center...... 19 Irish Cultural Center...... 9 Tempe Improv...... 30 Valley Metro is proud to continue the tradition of including Children’s Museum of Phoenix...... 21 art that is meaningful to the rider, the community and the Arizona State Capitol Museum...... 13 Mesa Arts Center...... 33 public transit system. We encourage you to take a moment Maricopa County Justice Museum to stop and reflect on the artwork you see at the station, and Learning Center...... 15 MUSIC snap a pic and share your appreciation for #ArtsLine. Wells Fargo History Museum...... 16 Tempe Beach Park/Tempe Town Lake...... 27
Phoenix Police Museum...... 16 Downtown Tempe/Mill Avenue District...... 28
George Washington Carver Museum The Nash Jazz Club...... 8 & Cultural Center...... 21 Crescent Ballroom...... 12 Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix...... 9 The Van Buren...... 13 Heritage Square...... 20 Valley Bar...... 14 Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square...... 20 Comerica Theatre...... 16
Petersen House Museum...... 25 Phoenix Symphony Hall...... 19 Share your ArtsLine experience with Marquee Theatre...... 26 @valleymetro and #ArtsLine. Mesa Amphitheater...... 33 Talking Stick Resort Arena...... 19
Cover art credit: Fortoul Brothers | @Fortoulbrothers valleymetro.org 602.253.5000 TTY 602.251.2039 CONNECT ART CULTURE TO MUSIC
Introducing Valley Metro Rail as ArtsLine. ArtsLine showcases artists, station art and connects to arts & culture destinations along the light rail corridor. Let ArtsLine help you discover the arts.
Learn more at valleymetro.org/artsline.
HOW TO RIDE
1 Buy a transit pass at any light rail station. A 1-Day Pass costs $4 and is good for unlimited rides all day on both light rail and local bus.
2 Validate your pass at the fare vending machine before boarding.
3 Check the system map at the light rail station to determine which direction you’re traveling and train you need to board.
4 Pay attention to the signs on the front and side of the train that show the train’s final destination.
5 Trains stop at every station and upcoming stops are announced on the train. Please be ready with your belongings when it’s your destination.
6 Share your ArtsLine experience on social media by tagging @valleymetro and using #ArtsLine.
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