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February 2 – 15, 2013
Hearts ‘rock’ in February
Arts Gammage honors active, retired military Veterans, active duty military and their families are saluted during a Heroes Night celebration on the opening night performance of “War Horse,” 6:30 p.m. Tue., Feb. 5 at ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
ROCK OF LOVE: Gilbert photographer Michael Madsen showcases some of nature’s symbols of love – in this case, heart-shaped rocks and beautiful blooms – in his “Hearts Rock” exhibit at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Michael Madsen
Enjoy a mix of nature photography and human emotion during the “Hearts Rock” Photography Exhibit, featuring the works of Gilbert photographer Michael Madsen and taking place Feb. 3 through 28 at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E. U.S. Hwy. 60 in Superior. A meet-theartist event is set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 9. Madsen’s exhibit, housed inside the visitor center art gallery, features his unique “Hearts Rock” photos of heart-shaped stones photographed against diverse natural backdrops. The gallery is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults and $4.50 for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 520-689-2811 or visit ag.arizona.edu/bta. Madsen also teaches a photography workshop for beginners from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 27. “We will switch our cameras to manual mode and learn to take charge of our cameras, and explore the creative side of photography,” says Madsen. “You’ll be taught how to adjust your camera settings, and the photographic effects that occur based on these settings.” The cost is $30 for arboretum members and $39 for nonmembers. Call 520-689-2723 to enroll.
WILD RIDE: “War Horse,” opening at Gammage Feb. 5, is a tale of a young man embarking on a treacherous mission through the battlefields of World War I to find his “drafted” horse and bring him home. Submitted photo courtesy of Brinkhoff / Mögenburg.
Veterans and military can enjoy a heroes celebration prior to the show with special presentations, giveaways and more. The fête features Maj. Sean R. Gibbs, Commander, 56th Security Forces Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, for a special tribute to service animals of the United States Armed Forces. Winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, “War Horse” runs through Feb. 10. Tickets start at $20, plus applicable fees. Call 480-965-3434 or visit asugammage.com.
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Chorale salutes jazz, musical theatre
The Sonoran Desert Chorale presents a salute to the royalty of American jazz and musical theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 9 at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa. “An American Songbook” features composers and lyricists whose gifts of song have become an indelible part of the “American sound.” Tunes such as “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Begin the Beguine” and “’S Wonderful” will have audience members tapping their toes and swaying to the beat. The haunting melody and lyrics of David Raskin and Johnny Mercer’s “Laura” rekindle memories of the classic 1944 film noir starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews. The collaborative team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe dominated the Broadway stage and American musical theatre from 1947 into the 1960s and their musicals still live on in revival performances and movie versions. Enjoy some of their greatest hits from “My Fair Lady,” “Paint Your Wagon” and “Camelot.” Two giants of the American musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, are represented with “Into the Woods,” “A Little Night Music” and “West Side Story.” An additional performance takes place 3 p.m. Sun., March 10 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr. in Paradise Valley. Tickets for both shows are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, children and groups of 10 or more. Purchase them in advance at SonoranDesertChorale.org or by calling 480-305-4538.