700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 ® be part of the scene Fall '09 ® Dec. 2, 2009 be part of the scene Be part of a television taping Fall '09 Songwriters' Showcase Lakeside Relive Tempe’s music heyday as selected performers from the TCA’s Walk-in Wednesdays series join a regional headliner for a night of original music. Host Walt Richardson invites audience comment as songwriters share the secrets of their craft. Oct. 3-Feb. 6, 2010 Faces be part of the scene Gallery This exhibition features a wide range of artistic and scientific approaches to exploring faces, including traditional portraiture to contemporary ren- derings and the technical understanding of the human face in new media and science. Free. ® Brinton Smith returns Oct. 12, 2009 Walk-in Wednesdays Tempe Symphony Orchestra Open Mic with Walt Richardson 7-11 p.m., Wednesdays through November theater Take in spectacular views, shake off the stress of the week and enjoy music Brinton Smith has performed at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, Carnegie Recital Hall, the Marlboro Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, the Banff by emerging songwriters at Walk-in Wednesdays, the Valley's most unique Centre for the Arts and in recital throughout the United States. Free – General showcase for emerging songwriters. All musicians are welcome. Admission event. Tickets will be available at the door. photo by Joe Trevino be part of the scene ® Fall '09 Public Performances Gallery@ TCA Childsplay CONDER/dance LakeShore Jazz@TCA Performance with a View More to experience FACES Teacher Workshop Honus and Me Breaking Ground: Choreographers’ Nicholas Payton Enjoy a free cup of coffee and join Friends Jill Osborne and Friends Oct. 8, Gallery Through Oct. 11, Theater Showcase Oct. 31, Theater of Tempe Center for the Arts for free, indoor Chamber Music Recital Dec. 11-12, Studio concerts with spectacular views. Gallery and Oct. 11, Studio Create mummy portraits, discuss the hu- The discovery of a rare Honus Wagner base- The Grammy Award winning artist is herald- facility tours are available. man face in contemporary art, learn about ball card presents 12-year-old Joe Stoshack This annual festival is curated to showcase ed as one of the new-generation guardians Mahnah Club: "The Heart of Fashion" TCA's free online curriculum with Dr. Mary with a moral dilemma and a magical oppor- cutting edge contemporary dance artists. of the hard bop flame. Since 1994 when he ASU Jazz Combos Oct. 15, Studio Erickson from Arizona State University's tunity to gain confidence and determination Innovative ideas, nuanced performances and made his recording debut as a leader with Oct. 20, Lakeside Comic Pain Relief: Tom Deluca Art Education Department and more. Free. from one of baseball's finest. thought-provoking material characterize the From This Moment, the trumpeter has been Oct. 24, Theater ASU Student Jazz Combos will perform. Seating is limited. pieces chosen for this concert. Expect the lauded as a significant, top-tier voice in jazz. Phoenix Youth Symphony Androcles and the Lion unexpected. Robert Barefield Nov. 1, Theater Studio in the Gallery Oct. 31-Nov. 15, Studio Rosana Eckert Linda Tracey Brandon www.conderdance.com Nov. 17, Lakeside Nov. 19, Lakeside Ignite Phoenix Oct. 24 & Nov. 7 Ancient Rome provides the backdrop for this delightfully humorous adaptation of one of Tempe Little Theatre ASU faculty baritone Robert Barefield is a Nov. 3, Theater John Tuomisto-Bell Eckert is a rising star in the jazz world, capti- performer in opera, oratorio and recital. He Dec. 5 Aesop's favorite fables, presented in classic vating listeners worldwide with her smooth Sustainable Symphony: Russian Masters Two by Two: The Musical has performed throughout the United States commedia dell'arte style and exploring voice and creative songbook as she fuses Dec. 9, Theater Through Oct. 4 and Europe. Meet local artists they work in the Gallery. issues of friendship, trust and freedom. bossa nova, blues and traditional swing with Paper Cup Exchange Junie B. in Jingle This is a fresh retelling of the Biblical story original songs and a unique arranging style. ASU SaXmas of Noah and the Ark with songs by Richard Dec. 15, Lakeside Gary Faigin Bells, Batman Smells! Dennis Rowland Holiday Jazz Rogers. After being ridiculed by his family Nov. 5 Nov. 21-Dec. 27, Theater Dec.. 19, Studio Holiday favorites with the Saxophone Choir. and community, Noah finds that building The public is invited to a free, informal dis- That lovable imp Junie B. Jones takes center the ark was only the first of many daunting The former Count Basie vocalist returns to cussion and idea exchange with exhibiting stage in time for the holidays in this world challenges. His journey is hilarious, tender TCA for an evening of jazz. During his time artists and guest speakers. premiere based on three of Barbara Park’s and inspirational. with Basie, Rowland had the chance to share Cultural Services programs are sup- best-selling books. the stage with such icons as Sarah Vaughan, ported by the Arizona Commission on www.tempe.gov/tca/Gallery Sylvia the Arts with funding from the State of Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. childsplayaz.org Nov. 20-Dec. 6 Arizona and the National Endowment for www.friendsoftca.org • 480-350-2884 the Arts. Arizona Wind Symphony www.lakeshoreproducers.com Desert Dance Theatre Meet Sylvia, the affectionate and irresist- Nov. 5, Theater ible dog who enters the lives of Greg and Art around the city Arizona Dance Festival 2009 Kate. As Sylvia takes her place as part of the Tempe Symphonic Wind Arizona Wind Symphony (AWS) plays a wide www.tempe.gov/arts/exhibitions Oct. 8-10 family, the trio experiences both comic and variety of music, including marches, Broad- Ensemble heartwarming situations that enable them to Tempe Public Library U.S. Post Office way and film tunes, overtures, dances, con- This annual event showcases emerging That Others May Live accept each other and realize their impor- 3500 S. Rural Road 500 S. Mill Ave. temporary symphonic wind music and more. dance artists as well as professionals from Nov. 8, Theater Mi Casa es su Casa: art about home tance in each other's lives. AWS is a dynamic, 75-member community all genres and styles of dance. Each evening Second Floor Gallery Through Dec. 2 concert ensemble, consisting of music pro- will showcase different dance artists and A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Identity/Identidad: Contemporary Cups, Bowls and Plates www.tempelittletheatre.org Art by U.S. Latinas/os fessionals, non-professionals and students. groups from Arizona and out of state. Armed Forces featuring patriotic and stir- Dec. 4-March 3 Through Oct. 16 ring music reminds us of the sacrifices Annual Pyle Senior Art Exhibition Edna Vihel Center www.arizonawindsymphony.org www.desertdancetheatre.org made in our behalf. Selections will include Oct. 26-Jan. 28 3340 S. Rural Road well known marches, fanfares and other Box Office Hours Dates and shows are subject to change. Tempe Teaches TCA Tickets & Showtimes Connections Café 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday audience favorites. Through Dec. 9 It is What it is - Through Oct. 7 Online: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts www.tswe.org Carlton and Farias - Oct. 8-Jan. 27 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.