Welcome to CPAC! Welcome to the 2018-2019 season! This year we celebrate our 10th anniver- sary in the Community Performance and Art Center Theater as we kickoff with a landmark performance by country music legend Lacy J. Dalton. CPAC is pleased to bring back many favorites including the New Christy Minstrels, Sonoran Dogs, Robert Mirabal, Joe Bourne, Crystal Stark and the Luther College Concert Band. We will also feature many acts making their debut at CPAC including Grammy award winning True Concord, Tucson’s Gaslight Theater, Las Vegas Magician Fielding West, musician and come- dian Duncan Duck, Doo Wop Quartet The 4Gents, The Limeliters and New York ensemble Warp Trio. The 2018-2019 season incorporates an international flavor with perform- ances from Yo, Tucson and District Pipe Band, Odaiko Sonora and Vox Urbana. CPAC continues its ongoing partnerships with the Tucson Sym- phony Orchestra, The University of Arizona and Arizona Opera, which will stage a studio performance of Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte . CPAC and the Act 1 organization will once again join forces to facilitate educational matinee concerts for local school children. This season includes a fascinating film documentary about Arizona’s Ghost Towns and the Santa Cruz Shoestring Players will produce three classic theater pieces including the well-known Broadway Musical Guys and Dolls ! The season is complemented with several tributes to artists such as The Beatles, Glen Campbell, Frankie Valli, The Blues Brothers, Roy Orbison, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, The Righteous Brothers, The Beach Boys and many more. CPAC is proud to offer numerous visual arts classes, exhibits and other community events, as well as serving as the home to multiple local perform- ing ensembles and social gatherings. Whether you are a first time visitor or a regular attendee, thank you for your support of the arts in Green Valley. We look forward to seeing you here at CPAC! Sincerely, Christopher Ashcraft Executive Director Community Performance & Art Center BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Vice Chair Mike Finkelstein Tom Cooke Secretary Treasurer Tammy Kempton Annie Stitt Chris Erickson Susan Ettl Joan Fischer Susan Ford Ken Frahm Eloise Fredrickson Eugene Friesen Virginia Juettner Joey Lessa Nicole Raymond STAFF Executive Director Chris Ashcraft Office Manager Amanda Urbaniak Technical Director Steve Schmidt Assistant Technical Director Chad Eggen Facilities Supervisor George Cantu Visual Arts Director Susan Ettl House Managers Barbara Flores Deborah Leeson 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. Contribution Levels Sustainer - Annual gifts of $100-$499 Recognition in the CPAC program guide and ticket pre-sale access Supporter - Annual gifts of $500-$999 All of the above, plus: complimentary CPAC polo shirt Producer - Annual gifts of $1000-$2999 All of the above, plus: introduction to performer of your choice Ambassador - Annual gifts of $3000 and above All of the above, plus: custom benefit package Legacy Circle - Thank you to the many generous patrons who have provided for CPAC in their will. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANNUAL GIVING OR CONTINUING YOUR SUPPORT OF CPAC THROUGH A BEQUEST, PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 520.399.1750 www.performingartscenter.org 1250 W. Continental Road PO Box 1301 Green Valley, AZ 85622 PETER RONSTADT AND LOS TUCSONENSES Friday, June 1 st at 7:00PM Tickets: $20 in advance – $25 at door Peter Dalton Ronstadt, a fifth generation Ronstadt in Tucson, son of late Michael J. Ronstadt, nephew of Linda Ronstadt, and great grandson of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt, aims to explore the musical heritage of his family while presenting new and original material. Along with his band of Tucsonans, Los Tucsonenses, Petie paints a musical picture of the American Southwest by pre- senting music from the region, music from Mexico, collected favorites, songs of his father, and new songs that draw inspiration from all the elements of his upbringing. With a lush tapestry of instruments along with unique arrangements, enjoy an evening while Petie and Los Tucsonenses take you on a musical journey that will lift spirits and stir memories. TESS REDMOON COMBO Presented by the Tucson Jazz Society Wednesday, June 6 th at 7:00PM Tickets: $15 in advance – $20 at door Tess Redmoon is known as a multi-faceted & emotive jazz/ classical flutist and vocalist with a wide ranging repertoire rang- ing from jazz to latin and from pop to classical. She has been a member of many jazz, rock, world, and classical groups and has performed with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Having re- corded four albums of jazz, original and renaissance music as band leader, she also regularly adds her flute and vocals on re- cordings as a studio musician. Listeners remark on her ability to create an emotional resonance for them, charming and enriching them with beauty and passion. Not only does Tess improvise on flute and sing, she also performs on guitar and cello. You’ll hear jazz standards and originals as well as songs in French, Spanish, Portuguese a la Edith Piaf, Juan Tizol and Antonio Carlos Jobim! MAN IN BLACK: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Lonely Street Productions Wednesday, June 27 th at 7:00PM Tickets: $25 in advance – $30 at door Celebrate the life and music of Johnny Cash with this critically acclaimed concert featuring the most popular songs from his nearly 50-year career. Starring Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band playing your favorites from the early days of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line" through "Ring of Fire" and "A Boy Named Sue." This concert brings to life the authentic Cash sound that's been described as "steady like a train, sharp like a razor." This is a must-see for anyone who's ever en- joyed the music of The Man in Black! SANTA CRUZ SUMMER WINDS Ice Cream Social and Concert st Sunday, July 1 at 3:00PM Tickets: $15 in advance - all $20 at door Join the Santa Cruz Summer Winds for their sixth annual patri- otic celebration in recognition of America’s birthday. Join us as we honor the wonderful men and women who serve our nation both home and abroad. Complimentary ice cream will be served in the theater lobby from 2:15-3:00pm. GREEN VALLEY SUMMER BIG BAND Wednesday, July 25 th at 7:00PM Admission is free (tickets required) The Green Valley Summer Big Band is comprised of members from Green Valley Stage Band, Big Band Sounds and other local and regional ensembles. These dedicated jazz musicians, many of whom have had vast experience performing all over the United States, will provide a program of exciting big band arrangements. This free gift to the community will remind you why big band music has continued pleasing audiences for the better part of a century. The band is led by Richard Blickenstaff, who has been a fixture in the Tucson jazz scene for several decades. HEARTBREAK HOTEL: A SALUTE TO EARLY ELVIS Lonely Street Productions Wednesday, August 8 th at 7:00PM Tickets: $25 in advance – $30 at door Elvis comes to Green Valley, commemorating the 41 st anniver- sary of The King’s passing. This critically acclaimed concert production features the early music of Elvis, belting out hits from the first part of his career, in the mid-1950's through the early 60's. Starring Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band, the show kicks off with Elvis' first recordings at Sun Records in Memphis ("That's All Right, Mama," "Good Rockin' Tonight"), through his chart topping years at RCA records (Dont' Be Cruel," "Hound Dog"), and even highlighting the King's hits from his first movies ("Jailhouse Rock," "Love Me Tender"). This show is chock full hip-swiveling, toe-tapping fun! GREEN VALLEY SUMMER BIG BAND Wednesday, August 22 nd at 7:00PM Admission is free (tickets required) The Green Valley Summer Big Band is comprised of members from Green Valley Stage Band, Big Band Sounds and other local and regional ensembles. These dedicated jazz musicians, many of whom have had vast experience performing all over the United States, will provide a program of exciting big band arrangements. This free gift to the community will remind you why big band music has continued pleasing audiences for the better part of a century. The band is led by Richard Blickenstaff, who has been a fixture in the Tucson jazz scene for several decades. AN EVENING OF JAZZ NOIR WITH THE PETE SWAN QUARTET Featuring To-Ree-Nee Wolf Wednesday, September 5 th at 7:00PM Tickets: $15 in advance – $20 at door This concert brings together some of the top jazz musicians in the southwest. Take a journey with the Pete Swan Quintet and To- Ree-Nee Wolf through the blues and jazz associated with the film noir style of the late 50’s and early 60’s. To-Ree-Nee Wolf is an internationally acclaimed award-winning artist, singer, song writer and actor. Having recently finished a sold out run as the lead in “Black Pearl Sings!” at Invisible Thea- tre, she brings a wealth of creativity and artistic expression to every project she is involved with.