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The Band Perry
Grammy Award-winning superstar sibling trio The Band Perry has forged a genre-defying identity. Since their groundbreaking crossover No. 1 single “If I Die Young” in 2010 they have become known for their boundary-pushing live performances. The band’s combination of music, fashion and visual art has become a hallmark of their dialogue with their fans.
Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m., Coca-Cola Sun Deck, Sun Devil Stadium, ASU Tempe campus Ticketed $25+ “
Gin Blossoms with special guest Vesperteen Gin Blossoms’ indelible jangle-pop sound was evolving during radio’s diverse mix of hair bands and grunge music superstars. In the late ’80s, they started to grow a huge following as the No. 1 local music draw in Phoenix, and they certainly were the hometown heroes of their favorite hang, Tempe, Arizona. The band busted radio charts with hit singles “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Mrs. Rita,” and “Found Out About You.”
Thursday, March 28, 8 p.m., Coca-Cola Sun Deck, Sun Devil Stadium, ASU Tempe campus asu365community union.com Ticketed
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‘Wicked’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for 2019 tax filing season The W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU’s West campus, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, the Maricopa County VITA Network and A New Leaf, is serving as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site. VITA offers free income tax preparation for qualified low- to moderate-income taxpayers (generally, family income of no more than $55,000 in 2018). Thursdays and Saturdays through April 13, times vary, CLCC 238, ASU West campus. Call 623-847-4188, ext. 4516, for specifics. Free
Big ideas on dialogue, power and discovery at TEDx ASU West This year’s live TEDx talks are built around the theme “Talking Back.” This evening event will bring great ideas forward, providing a platform to share thoughts about dialogue, power, community and discovery. Come listen to a variety of speakers, from former NFL quarterback Sam Bradford to ASU natural sciences Assistant Professor Jennifer Hackney Price.
Tuesday, April 2, 6–9:30 p.m., La Sala Ballroom, ASU West campus newcollege.asu.edu
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, “Wicked,” the untold story of the witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today calls “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think.” April 2–May 5, 7:30 p.m., ASU Gammage, ASU Tempe campus asugammage.com Ticketed $25+
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Restoring ‘A’ Mountain Celebrate Earth Month 2019 by helping to restore walking and hiking trails on “A” Mountain, Tempe’s only preserve. Let’s walk the talk and give back to the iconic mountain we love too well! Bring your sunblock and a reusable water bottle. There’s breakfast and lunch for you at the event. Tools will be provided.
8:30–11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, Hayden Flour Mill, Tempe sustainability.asu.edu/ events Free Family
Planting new trees Join the ASU community and City of Tempe in planting 38 trees in a neighborhood park in honor of Rev. Jenny Norton and Bob Ramsey. This event is held in conjunction with Earth Fest, Bike to Work Day and other sustainability learning opportunities in celebration of Earth Month 2019.
Saturday, April 13 sustainability.asu.edu/ events Free Family
