Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/ Local site for Phoenix, Arizona. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:34:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Performance with A View: Studio E217 Voice Recital http://phoenix.org//events/performance-with-a-view-studio-e217-voice-recital/ http://phoenix.org//events/performance-with-a-view-studio-e217-voice-recital/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=7319481
The voice students of Anne Elgar Kopta, soprano and associate professor of Music in voice, will perform. Professor Kopta, a native of Kansas, has a distinguished record of performing and teaching that spans the world of Broadway and opera, and that of teaching at major universities and summer music schools both here and abroad.

Tempe Center for the Arts
700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe AZ 85281

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> The voice students of Anne Elgar Kopta, soprano and associate professor of Music in voice, will perform. Professor Kopta, a native of Kansas, has a distinguished record of performing and teaching that spans the world of Broadway and opera, and that of teaching at major universities and summer music schools both here and abroad.

Tempe Center for the Arts
700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe AZ 85281

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/performance-with-a-view-studio-e217-voice-recital/feed/ 0 Nunsense http://phoenix.org//events/nunsense/ http://phoenix.org//events/nunsense/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=6712300
Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Off-Broadway Musical in its original New York production, this hilarious international hit is loved by all. The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Hilarity abounds as the nuns combine their artistic abilities to put on a variety show including ballet, tap dancing, and semi-professional circus performing! New York Times raves, "Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes sense of fun!"

Hale Centre Theatre
50 West Page Avenue Gilbert AZ 85233

Cost: Admission: $22/General Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 03-31-2012

]]> Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Off-Broadway Musical in its original New York production, this hilarious international hit is loved by all. The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Hilarity abounds as the nuns combine their artistic abilities to put on a variety show including ballet, tap dancing, and semi-professional circus performing! New York Times raves, “Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes sense of fun!”

Hale Centre Theatre
50 West Page Avenue Gilbert AZ 85233

Cost: Admission: $22/General Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 03-31-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/nunsense/feed/ 0 Robert Moody conducts the Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra http://phoenix.org//events/robert-moody-conducts-the-arizona-musicfest-festival-orchestra/ http://phoenix.org//events/robert-moody-conducts-the-arizona-musicfest-festival-orchestra/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=6670375
Maestro Robert Moody opens Festival Orchestra Week with the Elgar Cello Concerto featuring Brant Taylor from the Chicago Symphony.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
25150 North Pima Road Scottsdale AZ 85255

Cost: Admission: $40-$55
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> Maestro Robert Moody opens Festival Orchestra Week with the Elgar Cello Concerto featuring Brant Taylor from the Chicago Symphony.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
25150 North Pima Road Scottsdale AZ 85255

Cost: Admission: $40-$55
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/robert-moody-conducts-the-arizona-musicfest-festival-orchestra/feed/ 0 Gallery Talk with Charlie White http://phoenix.org//events/gallery-talk-with-charlie-white/ http://phoenix.org//events/gallery-talk-with-charlie-white/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=4364401
In conjunction with the exhibition Performing for the Camera, artist Charlie White will discuss his work. White's photographs incorporate theatrical settings and cinematic framing, resulting in a still, stage-like drama with multiple actors. He directs scenes that often include sci-fi creatures that proxy for humans in sexually charged environments. A juxtaposition of the strange and the familiar is evident in all his photographs.



The gallery talk is sponsored by St�©phane Janssen.

ASU Art Museum
10th Street and Mill Avenue Tempe AZ 85287

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> In conjunction with the exhibition Performing for the Camera, artist Charlie White will discuss his work. White’s photographs incorporate theatrical settings and cinematic framing, resulting in a still, stage-like drama with multiple actors. He directs scenes that often include sci-fi creatures that proxy for humans in sexually charged environments. A juxtaposition of the strange and the familiar is evident in all his photographs.

The gallery talk is sponsored by St�©phane Janssen.

ASU Art Museum
10th Street and Mill Avenue Tempe AZ 85287

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/gallery-talk-with-charlie-white/feed/ 0 The Slackers 20th Anniversary Tour http://phoenix.org//events/the-slackers-20th-anniversary-tour/ http://phoenix.org//events/the-slackers-20th-anniversary-tour/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=2946525
Enjoy the music at The Crescent Ballroom, featuring The Slackers 20th Anniversary Tour.

The Crescent Ballroom
Phoenix - 308 North 2nd Avenue Phoenix AZ 85003

Cost: Admission: $16-$17
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> Enjoy the music at The Crescent Ballroom, featuring The Slackers 20th Anniversary Tour.

The Crescent Ballroom
Phoenix – 308 North 2nd Avenue Phoenix AZ 85003

Cost: Admission: $16-$17
Start Date: 02-21-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/the-slackers-20th-anniversary-tour/feed/ 0 ASU Composition Studio Recital http://phoenix.org//events/asu-composition-studio-recital/ http://phoenix.org//events/asu-composition-studio-recital/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=2626737
Join the School of Music Composition Studio for an evening of new works written by undergraduate and graduate composers. Written for and performed by some of ASU's best instrumentalists and vocalists, the program reflects the diverse creativity of emerging composers.

Katzin Concert Hall
Music Building, Mill Avenue and Gammage Parkway Tempe AZ 85287

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-20-2012
End Date: 02-20-2012

]]> Join the School of Music Composition Studio for an evening of new works written by undergraduate and graduate composers. Written for and performed by some of ASU’s best instrumentalists and vocalists, the program reflects the diverse creativity of emerging composers.

Katzin Concert Hall
Music Building, Mill Avenue and Gammage Parkway Tempe AZ 85287

Cost: Admission: Free Admission
Start Date: 02-20-2012
End Date: 02-20-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/asu-composition-studio-recital/feed/ 0 The Gene Krupa Story http://phoenix.org//events/the-gene-krupa-story/ http://phoenix.org//events/the-gene-krupa-story/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=2343033
Not since the 1940s has Gene Krupa's music exploded from a stage and washed over an audience with such excitement. His Famous Swing Orchestra is recreated in two fifty minute sets performing his hits with stunning vocals and soloists from the 16 piece international swing band.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 East Brown Road Mesa AZ 85205

Cost: Admission: $39/Each
Start Date: 02-20-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> Not since the 1940s has Gene Krupa’s music exploded from a stage and washed over an audience with such excitement. His Famous Swing Orchestra is recreated in two fifty minute sets performing his hits with stunning vocals and soloists from the 16 piece international swing band.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 East Brown Road Mesa AZ 85205

Cost: Admission: $39/Each
Start Date: 02-20-2012
End Date: 02-21-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/the-gene-krupa-story/feed/ 0 Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom http://phoenix.org//events/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom/ http://phoenix.org//events/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=4399887
Join Peter Gros and a variety of his animal friends for an afternoon of wonder, excitement and education. Peter Gros has nearly 30 years of field experience with captive wildlife. He is a frequent lecturer on conservation and preservation at universities, zoos and nature and science centers around the nation. Peter continues taking his message to communities throughout the country as an ambassador for Mutual of Omaha and as spokesman for the natural world.

Chandler Center for the Arts
250 North Arizona Avenue Chandler AZ 85225

Cost: Admission: $15-$34
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

]]> Join Peter Gros and a variety of his animal friends for an afternoon of wonder, excitement and education. Peter Gros has nearly 30 years of field experience with captive wildlife. He is a frequent lecturer on conservation and preservation at universities, zoos and nature and science centers around the nation. Peter continues taking his message to communities throughout the country as an ambassador for Mutual of Omaha and as spokesman for the natural world.

Chandler Center for the Arts
250 North Arizona Avenue Chandler AZ 85225

Cost: Admission: $15-$34
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom/feed/ 0 Music in the Garden Winter 2012 Concert Series: Chris Burton Jacome http://phoenix.org//events/music-in-the-garden-winter-2012-concert-series-chris-burton-jacome/ http://phoenix.org//events/music-in-the-garden-winter-2012-concert-series-chris-burton-jacome/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=4281608
Having studied flamenco guitar in Spain with some of the greatest performers of the era, Chris Burton Jacome returns with his ensemble to the Garden with a flawless and captivating flamenco performance.

Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix AZ 85008

Cost: Admission: $21/General Admission, $15/Member
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

]]> Having studied flamenco guitar in Spain with some of the greatest performers of the era, Chris Burton Jacome returns with his ensemble to the Garden with a flawless and captivating flamenco performance.

Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix AZ 85008

Cost: Admission: $21/General Admission, $15/Member
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

]]> http://phoenix.org//events/music-in-the-garden-winter-2012-concert-series-chris-burton-jacome/feed/ 0 My Best Enemy http://phoenix.org//events/my-best-enemy/ http://phoenix.org//events/my-best-enemy/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Phoenix.org http://phoenix.org/?p=3766462
Wonderful acting and directing make this "edge-of-seat" thriller work. With all its escapades and questions raised you will want to see how it all plays out.



This Drama/Dark Comedy is presented in German w/ English subtitles.



Guest Discussion Leader:

Chandler Crossroads 12 - Bill Goodykoontz, Chief Film Critic, Gannett and Film Critic, Arizona Republic.

Harkins Chandler Crossroads 12
2980 East Germann Road Chandler AZ 85249

Cost: Admission: $10/Each, $5/Student
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

]]> Wonderful acting and directing make this “edge-of-seat” thriller work. With all its escapades and questions raised you will want to see how it all plays out.

This Drama/Dark Comedy is presented in German w/ English subtitles.

Guest Discussion Leader:

Chandler Crossroads 12 – Bill Goodykoontz, Chief Film Critic, Gannett and Film Critic, Arizona Republic.

Harkins Chandler Crossroads 12
2980 East Germann Road Chandler AZ 85249

Cost: Admission: $10/Each, $5/Student
Start Date: 02-19-2012
End Date: 02-19-2012

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