700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281 ® be part of the scene

Spring '13 ®

Songwriters' Showcase IX May 17 be part of the scene with special guest Jerry Riopelle Spring '13 Studio Singer/songwriter/producer Jerry Riopelle joins Arizona musicians Blaine Long, Roxie Whipple and Marconias for a night of original music. Riopelle, a member of the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, has written several Top 40 hits and his songs have been covered by numerous artists including , Joan Baez, , , and Meat Loaf.

June 8-Sept. 7 Animal Crackers

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This family-oriented exhibition will feature local artists' work depicting Arizona animals and national artists' works celebrating animals from across the world. The exhibition will feature outreach programs and workshops with local artists and organizations. Liar Liar Pants on Fire Pants Liar Liar Anne Coe:

® Lakeshore Jazz Series April 5 Walk-in Wednesdays Snarky Puppy Open Mic with Walt Richardson Lakeside 6-10 p.m., Wednesdays January-May Award-winning Snarky Puppy fuses a deep knowledge and respect for Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is Take in spectacular views and enjoy live music by able to reach the most critical or carefree of audiences. The group has Valley musicians. Special youth performances from 5 to 6 p.m. (sign-up: 4:45 p.m.) Light food and been hailed as "one of the most inventive in sound and funk since beverage available. No cover charge Maynard Ferguson's fusion years." be part of the scene ® Spring '13 Public Performances Gallery@ TCA Lakeshore Jazz Series Childsplay In the Spotlight Bully Mammoth

Green Revolution David Friesen Circle 3 Trio with Larry A Wrinkle in Time Live Music April 19 & June 7. Studio Through May 25 Koonse April 21-May 26, Theater (8 and older) April 13, Theater April 20, Lakeside Bully Mammoth mixes it up with their brand Green Revolution is a green-themed, eco- When a mysterious stranger appears at the May 3, 17, 24 & 31 Jeordie Schekeryk, Cali Rodi, Steven Fon- of 95% scripted comedy. Members concen- Friesen has recorded more than 65 CDs as a friendly exhibition from the Smithsonian. house, Meg, her precocious younger brother, June 7, 21 & 28 tenot, Alexis Juliard and Glen Saggus join trate on scene work and are influenced by Free workshops: leader/co-leader and appeared as a sideman Charles Wallace, and their friend, Calvin, Host Walt Richardson for a night of original, everything from Elvis to David Lynch. Recom- or featured artist on more than 100 record- find themselves in the middle of a fantastic live music "in the round." mended for ages 16 and older. April 6 – INFLUX Artist, Christy Puetz ings. He is truly one of the most innovative adventure, traveling through space and time Tempe Comedy Concert Series April 20 – Native Seeds bassists of the time. to save her father and - possibly - the world. (16 and older) www.tempe.gov/TCASpotlight www.bullymammoth.com May 25 – Recycled Collage Terrel Stafford Quintet featuring “This Recipe for Disaster Join veteran comedy promoter Tony Vicich for www.tempe.gov/TCAGallery Side of Strayhorn" April 6-14, Studio (5 and older) Sonoran Chamber Series a night of laughs with the area's best profes- More to experience May 10, Studio String Sextet Two “master” chefs’ constant arguing makes sional comedians. April 7, Gallery Tempe Symphony Stafford, known for being a gifted and versa- a mess of an important exam for one strug- www.tempe.gov/TCAComedy Miss Push America Orchestra tile player with a voice all his own, combines gling young apprentice. This hilarious new The string sextets of Tchaikovsky and April 11, Theater lyricism and a deep love of melody with a play mixes physical comedy and music Brahms will be played by six exceptional Season Finale spirited, adventurous edge. tossed with a dash of improvisation teaching Poetry in April Kalaa Kendra “Darbaar” 2013 - A Kathak young artists: violinists David Perry and Festival April 8, Theater civility in a most delicious way. Cyrus Chestnut Quintet with Catherine Hammond welcomes professional Jonathan Swartz, violists Carol Rodland and April 21, Studio Hong-Mei Xiao, and cellists Scott Kluksdahl The evening features violin soloist Katherine Stefon Harris www.childsplayaz.org poets and leads stimulating discussions in celebration of National Poetry Month. and Thomas Landschoot. Class Clowns Comedy McLin and works by Ludwig van Beethoven, May 31, Theater May 2 & June 6, Lakeside Richard Wagner and Jaromir Weinberger. Arizona Wind Symphony Chestnut blends contemporary jazz, tradi- Michelle Poulos Performance with a View Route to Persepolis April 3, Gallery www.tempe.gov/TempeSymphony tional jazz and gospel, plus the occasional Sax to the Max April 27, Studio seasonings of Latin and samba, giving Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a free, indoor April 10, Theater Poulos is a writer and filmmaker currently work- Miss Gay Western States America 2013 himself plenty of freedom to explore differ- concert. Limited seating in the Lakeside. Tempe Youth Wind Symphony ing on a documentary titled My Story in a Late April 28, Studio ent emotions. Joining is world-renowned Multi-saxophone virtuoso Rob Verdi joins the April 4, Theater special guest and multiple Grammy nomi- Arizona Wind Symphony for its season end- Style of Fire about the late poet Larry Levis. Herberger String Quartet Earthly Matters nee, Stefon Harris. ing concert. April 23, Lakeside May 18, Studio The Tempe Youth Wind Symphony is an Jeredith Merrin honor group comprised of young musicians April 10, Gallery Just Breathe and Tap On www.lakeshoremusic.org www.arizonawindsymphony.org The ASU Herberger String Quartet under the May 26, Studio from Tempe middle schools and mentors Merrin is the author of two collections of poetry direction of Nancy Buck will perform. from area high schools who are chosen to Tempe Community Chorus Triumph Over Tragedy Tempe Symphonic from the University of Chicago Press, SHIFT and provide fellowship and modeling. ASU Double Bass June 2, Theater A Memoir Wind Ensemble BAT ODE. May 21, Lakeside Shaping Sound Dance Company Music Under the Stars April 20, Studio Great Classics from Great Composers Karen Rigby Bassist Chunyang Wang was the winner of June 7, Theater April 17, Gallery April 26, Amphitheater The Tonya Allen Foundation presents a stage April 9, Theater the 2004 ASTA-Linear Double Bass Competi- Jr. Muay Thai Grand Prix play that depicts Allen's personal triumph tion. He also served as the principal bass of June 8, Theater TSWE will perform the music of Mendelso- Rigby has been published in venues including Music Under the Stars features ensembles and true to life memoir of life after sexual the New York Asian Symphony Orchestra. hhn, Copland, Bernstein and Hindemith. Poetry Daily, Washington Square, Meridian, Encore Dance Performance from Arizona Wind Symphony, Desert Vista abuse. Triumph Over Tragedy inspires, Deanna Swoboda, Professor of Tuba at Field, Black Warrior Review, Quarterly West and June 15, Theater High School, Corona del Sol High School and ignite s and enlightens audiences to take CONDER/dance Arizona State University, will be a featured New England Review. The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps. an honest look at a problem that is plaguing June 18, Lakeside Yamaha Western Regional Junior Original soloist. America. Myrlin Hepworth Concert 2013 www.tempe.gov/YouthConcerts CONDER/dance is an Arizona dance company June 16, Theater April 24, Gallery www.tswe.org comprised of passionate people with com- mon goals: to excel in art and strengthen A Year in Motion: dance performance TCA Tickets & Showtimes Box Office Hours Dates and shows are subject to change. Hepworth has written and performed his poetry June 22, Theater 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday across the United States. human values through creative research. Second Act Dance Company Online: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts www.tempe.gov/Poetry www.FriendsofTCA.org June 22-23, Studio Box Office: 480-350-2TCA (2822) Performance days - Open: earliest of noon or provides a variety of accessible services 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway two hours prior to curtain. Close: the later of and accommodations. Call 480-350-2883 to Tempe, AZ 85281 5 p.m. or after intermission of the last show. make arrangements in advance. Tempe Center for the Arts | 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway | www.tempe.gov/TCA | 480-350-2822