700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281 ® be part of the scene Spring '12 ® Songwriters' Showcase VII with May 4-5, 2012 be part of the scene Francine Reed Spring '12 Studio Francine Reed has appeared with Miles Davis, Stanley Jordan, Smokey Robin- son, Etta James, and The Crusaders. In 1985, she began recording and tour- ing with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. Reed has also appeared on record- ings by Delbert McClinton, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. Wednesdays in April 12th Annual Tempe Poetry in April series Lakeside be part of the scene Moderator Catherine Hammond welcomes professional poets and leads stimulating discussions in celebration of National Poetry Month. April 4 - Josh Rathkamp; April 11 - Jeannine Savard; April 18 - Margaret Holley; April 25 - Sherwin Bitsui (pictured). ® LakeShore Jazz Series April 13, 2011 Conrad Herwig Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic with Walt Richardson Lakeside 6-10 p.m., Wednesdays through May Sign-up begins at 5 p.m. The New York-based jazz trombonist is considered one of the world's complete Take in spectacular views and enjoy live music by jazz musicians, atop both the performing and jazz education fields. He has Valley musicians vying for a spot in the Songwriters' Show- released 20 recordings a a leader and Contributed to nearly 200 other sessions case. Special youth performances from 5 to 6 p.m. (sign- with some of the most notable artists in jazz. up: 4:30 p.m.) Light food and beverage available. be part of the scene ® Spring '12 Public Performances Gallery@ TCA In the Spotlight Tempe Symphonic Sonoran Chamber Series Conder/dance Bully Mammoth Arizona Landscapes April 6, Lakeside; June 29, Studio Wind Ensemble Cello Recital inextricably linked April 13, May 19 & June 30 Through June 9 Movies and More April 15, Theater April 14, Theater Lakeside and Studio Host Walt Richardson welcomes seven Arizona April 2, Theater This exhibition celebrates the state's Centen- singer/songwriters for a night of live music in Pianist Martin Katz will collaborate with ASU The Season Finale is inspired by images Unhappy with the local comedy scene, the nial with beautiful landscapes of Arizona, in- the round. Food and beverage available. No Great film scores by John Williams, Bruce faculty member and acclaimed cellist Thomas of flight and costumed entirely in vintage members of Bully Mammoth decided to mix cluding natural wonders of deserts, canyons, cover charge. Broughton, Jerry Goldsmith and others Landschoot. clothing. This concert will explore a chain of things up with their brand of 95% scripted forests, mountains, lakes and valleys and comedy. Members concentrate on scene work will highlight this evening of exciting and Performance with a View encounters that lead to a series of surprising, more. Free sculpture workshop: April 14. Childsplay listenable selections that will stir wonderful amusing and touching events. Includes dance and are influenced by everything from Elvis to films from Belgium and New York City. David Lynch. Recommended for 16 and older. Family Matters Tomás and the Library Lady movie memories. Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a free, indoor April 7-15, Theater concert. Limited seating in the Lakeside. June 23 to Aug. 25 www.tswe.org www.conderdance.com www.bullymammoth.com/ This exhibition celebrates and explores the Tomás knows all of his grandfather's stories April 17 - ASU Percussion Ensemble multiple dimensions and meanings that by heart, so Papa Grande tells him about Arizona Wind Symphony May 15 - Stephen Cook A Ludwig Dance Theatre More to experience surround the word family. Free Family Art the library. When Tomás meets the library June 19 - The Rice Brothers Mythic Proportions Project 2012/Looking Back Domino Affect Dance Company: Workshop: June 30 lady nothing is the same again. Recom- On the Map April 11, Theater April 19-22, Studio mended for age five and older. TCArt Shop Book Signing April 28, Studio www.tempe.gov/TCAGallery AWS plays a wide variety of music, including The Color of Stars The performance includes three works from Carolyn Eynon Singers marches, Broadway & film tunes, overtures, Lynda Exley and Conrad J. Storad the 80s and 90s. Audiences can text the May 12, Studio April 22-May 20, Theater Tempe Symphony dances, symphonic wind music and more. June 19 order of the segments for each performance. This world premiere is a touching story Orchestra www.arizonawindsymphony.org The authors will sign Arizona Way Out West & about life in America during World War II www.aludwigdance.org Wacky, an Official Arizona Centennial Project. Season Finale with modern-day parallels about the costs Youth Wind Symphony April 9, Theater of war both overseas and at home. Recom- www.FriendsofTCA.org mended for age eight and older. April 5, Theater Music by Camille Saint-Saëns and Gustav Mahler highlight the season finale. Free, www.childsplayaz.org This honors group is comprised of young Lakeshore Jazz Series ticketed event. Tickets will be available at musicians from Tempe middle schools and Cultural Services programs are supported Clairdee by the Arizona Commission on the Arts the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Arizona Academy mentors from area high schools, who are April 28, Lakeside www.friendsoftca.org • 480-350-2884 with funding from the State of Arizona chosen to provide fellowship and modeling. and the National Endowment for the Arts. www.tempe.gov/arts/events/TSO CenterStage With her lustrous voice and soulful delivery, June 8-9, Theater Music Under the Stars Clairdee hearkens back to a time when jazz, Tempe Community Chorus pop, and rhythm and blues often blended Art around the city (free exhibitions) The Boston Brass joins solo dancers, the zany April 20, Amphitheater seamlessly together. June 3, Theater tuba section, new percussion and drumline Tempe Public Library Edna Vihel Activity Center U.S. Post Office productions, marching drills and powerful Music Under the Stars is a unique celebra- 3500 S. Rural Road 3340 S. Rural Road 500 S. Mill Ave. The multi-voiced group brings choral music John Proulx music performed by a complete cast of 150. tion of arts and music featuring ensembles Art 6- 2012: 39th Annual Here Comes the Sun May 25, Lakeside to the heart of Tempe. from local high schools. Free Youth Library Tempe Union High School April 27-Aug. 22 Some Like it Hot District art exhibition www.arizonaacademy.org This rising star is the hottest new jazz pianist www.aztec.asu.edu/tcchorus www.tempe.gov/arts/events/Youth.htm April 20-Aug. 15 Through May 9 Information on the West Coast. And he sings in a style www.tempe.gov/ communitygalleries* Box Office Hours Dates and shows are subject to change. reminiscent of trumpet legend, Chet Baker. Connections Café Young Artists Studio TCA Tickets & Showtimes People are People (2 sessions) 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday *new URL as of April 12 Online: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts www.lakeshoremusic.org April 6-Aug. 1 June 28-Aug. 22 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.