700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 ® be part of the scene Summer '13 ® be part of the scene Livers of Steel Tour Aug. 20 Summer '13 featuring Reckless Kelly Theater

For 15 years Reckless Kelly has been bucking the mainstream system and playing by its own rules, straddling the fence between country and rock. This concert features the Grammy-nominated group along with Wade Bowen and Micky and the Motorcars.

Sept. 28 Lakeshore Jazz Series be part of the scene The Gretchen Parlato Quartet Studio Gretchen Parlato's 2009 sophomore breakthrough, In a Dream, signaled the arrival of an incredibly inventive modern jazz singer. Her follow-up, The Lost and Found, demonstrates that she has staying power. The Lost and Found shows immediate weight and intensity, exposing a greater dynamic range.

® Sept. 8-Oct. 6 Walk-in Wednesdays Childsplay: Open Mic with Walt Richardson Theater 6-10 p.m., Wednesdays September-November Grab your bow and arrow and head to to join Robin Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Hood, Maid Marion and their band of on an unforgettable, Take in spectacular views and enjoy live music by Valley musicians. Special youth performances from high-octane adventure. The Sheriff of will do whatever it 5 to 6 p.m. (sign-up: 4:45 p.m.) Light food and takes to bring down Robin, but our heroes have more than a few surprises beverage available. No cover charge in store. Recommended for ages seven and older. be part of the scene ® Spring '13 Public Performances Gallery@ TCA Ballet Under the Stars Performance with a View Winged Hope Family Animal Crackers Featuring Ballet Arizona Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a free, indoor Advocacy Foundation Through Sept. 7 Sept. 27, Amphitheater concert. Limited seating in the Lakeside. Finally Friday Gorilla Featurette Screening This family-oriented exhibition features Ballet Arizona, Deanna Swoboda and the July 6 ,Theater local artists' work depicting Arizona ani- performs an evening ASU Tuba Euphonium Studio Every Friday, Lounge @TCA mals and national artists' works celebrating of dance under the Sept. 17, Lakeside Tempe Comedy Concert Series This is an independent film screening based on animals from across the world. The exhibi- stars, showcasing Shake off the workweek with a relaxing evening the album Gorilla By CooBee Coo, including live tion includes displays featuring some of a combination of The ASU Tuba Euphonium Studio presents Fridays, Lakeside or Studio by the lake. Enjoy live music by participants music by special guests. the public's favorite zoo animals as well as classical and con- an hour of solo, duet, trio and quartet music. in the TCA's Songwriters' Showcase, beautiful paintings made by animals such as "Ruby temporary works in The studio players, undergraduate and grad- No drink minimums. Two shows each night. scenery and free appetizers from Atlasta Cater- www.wingedhope.com the Elephant." a casual setting and uate music students, are under the direction Recommended for ages 16 and older. ing. The Gallery @TCA will stay open until 7 p.m. often featuring the of ASU Assistant Professor Deanna Swoboda. Mumbai Beats July 5 – Jason Love (2 shows) Performance lineup: debut performance Free workshops every Saturday: *July 12 – Funny Times 10 (late show) Pankaj Udhas of works created as www.FriendsofTCA.org July 5 – Chloe Tang July 19 – Jonathan Gregory (early Show) Aug. 23, Theater part of the children's July 12 – Teneia Sanders July 6 – Christy Brown and Cory Rogers, July 19 – Funny Times 10 (late show) "Class Act" program. Parking is available at July 19 – Bob McCarroll “Jellyfish Wind Catchers” Blaine Long CD Release July 26 –Kris Royer (early Show) Pankaj Udhas is an Indian singer with bring- the US Airways Garage after 6 p.m. July 26 – Steven Fontenot July 26 – Funny Times 10 (late show) ing the Ghazal style to the realm of popular July 13 –Barbara Burton, “Animal Stick Prairie Sun Aug. 2 – Cottonwood Stone music. He has recorded many albums and www.tempe.gov/Ballet Aug. 2 – Bob Kubota (2 shows) Puppets” July 13, Lakeside Aug. 9 – Blaine Long tours the world as an accomplished ghazal Aug. 9 – Bruce Baum (2 shows) Aug. 16 – Bob McCarroll July 20 – Lauren Moses, “Butterfly Sun Prairie Sun was recorded at the Prairie Sun *Aug. 16 – Keith Ellis (late show) singer. In 2006, he was awarded the Padma Saving Arizona Blood Drive Aug. 23 – Robby Roberson Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. Catchers” recording studio in Northern, Calif., in the Aug. 23 – Lilya Souslova (early Show) Aug. 30 – Gregg Myers July 6, Lakeside "Waits Room" made famous by Tom Waits. Aug. 23 – Funny Times 10 (late show) Sept. 6 – AJ Odneal July 27 – Avivah Fluhr, “Altered Animal www.mumbaibeats.com The focus was about first impressions and Aug. 30 – Right Wing Left Wing (early Show) Sept. 13 – Gary Marsh Books” Help meet Arizona blood needs during the capturing something organic. The CD is all Aug. 30 – Open Mic (late show Sept. 20 – Bob McCarroll most difficult time of the year. The first 500 acoustic, one guitar, one guy, one micro- Sept. 6 – Clean Comedy (early Show) ariZoni Theatre Awards Aug. 3 – Phoenix Zoo Sept. 27 – Blaine Long Sept. 15, Theater donors will receive a voucher for a PAIR of phone, one room and less than five hours Sept. 6 – College Comedy (late show) Desert Discovery (ages 4-6) tickets to a D-backs game. One donor will be to record. Sept. 13 – Stand Up Gals (early show) www.tempe.gov/TCAEvents The ariZoni Theatre Awards promotes the Phoenix Zoo Animal Ambassadors drawn as 1 of 10 finalists to win a 2013 Passat Sept. 13 – Funny Times 10 (late show) visibility and growth of theatre in the Valley of (all ages) S, donated by your Valley Volkswagen Dealers. www.blainelong.com *Sept. 20 – Funny Times 10 (late show) the Sun & Maricopa County. Childcare provided, sponsored by Phoenix Chil- Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble Aug. 10 – Christy Puetz, “Lucky Fish” Sept. 27 – Improv Night at the TCA (early show) dren’s Hospital. Make an appointment today. Bully Mammoth Sept. 27 – Latino Comedy Fest (late show) The Czech Connection www.arizoniawards.com

Aug. 17 – Joe Ray, “Animal Mono Prints” July 20, Studio www.azhero.org/saveaz Aug. 31, Studio *Early show - Class Clowns Comedy Aug. 24 – Christopher Jagmin, “Animal It was Dvorák's home- Mozart's romantic www.tempe.gov/TCAComedy More to experience Mobiles” Miss Gay Arizona America As the pavement begins to cool and schools destination and musical inspiration. This pageant begin to fill, Bully Mammoth mixes it up with concert offers two views of Czechoslovakia: Arizona’s Got Dance! 2013 Aug. 31 – Lauren Strohacker, its unique brand of sketch comedy. Bully Class Clowns Comedy one from a fascinated outsider looking in, July 20, Theater “Silhouette Animal-Scapes” July 21, Theater Mammoth concentrates on scene work and the other a patriotic portrait a nation’s cel- is influenced by everything from Elvis to pro- July 12, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Studio Sundance Studio Summer Recital Sept. 7 – Phoenix Zoo ebrated son. July 27, Theater Many young men have graced the stage in fessional wrestling to Asian cuisine to David Desert Discovery (ages 4-6) Tony Vicich brings his long-running stand- hopes of capturing one of the most presti- Lynch Recommended for ages 16 and older. Phoenix Zoo Animal up comedy show, Class Clowns, to TCA. This Two Greats Miss Native American USA 2013 Pageant gious titles in the State of Arizona. Celebrate Aug. 3, Theater Ambassadors (all ages) is the show where it all starts. Comics have Aug. 24, Studio the best of the best in the State of Arizona. www.bullymammoth.com gone from Class Clowns shows all the way Korean Independence Day Schubert’s Ninth needs an equally great soloist, www.tempe.gov/TCAEvents www.missgayarizonaamerica.com to Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel Live Aug. 11, Theater and this concert has him. Celebrated double and more. See the show that has taken bass virtuoso Catalin Rotaru demonstrates what Desert Dance Theatre & Red Rocks Music TCA Tickets & Showtimes Box Office Hours Dates and shows are subject to change. comics from their first stage experience to he does like no other: make the largest instru- Festival present: Transfigured Night 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday national prominence. Online: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts ment in the orchestra sing like a cello. Aug. 29, Studio Box Office: 480-350-2TCA (2822) Performance days - Open: earliest of noon or provides a variety of accessible services www.Comedyschools.com 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