Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 2017-18 Season Guide

DANCE CLASSICAL JAZZ BROADWAY COMEDY FAMILY FILM

The TEN Tenors: Wish You Were Parsons Here Dance February 28, March March 9, 1, 2018 2018

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EVENTS Virginia G. Piper Concert Series Moscow State Symphony Orchestra Emanuel Ax Yefim Bronfman Seong-Jin Cho

Jazz pg 7

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Eddie Palmieri: Eddie at 80

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The Manhattan Transfer pg 15 (Celebrity Theatre) pg 21 Poncho Sanchez and pg 25

Amit Peled and Noreen Polera pg 26

Dance

Monk on Monk

His Latin Jazz Band

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Comedy

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Murray Perahia

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The Capitol Steps

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Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

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Late Nite Catechism III Close Encounters With Music Fanfare for the Ira Glass (Orpheum Theatre) Uncommon Woman pg 16 A Date With John Waters

The Passion of Camille

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L’Amour Toujours! pg 19 The Martial Artists and

Acrobats of Tianjin ASU Concerts @ The Center Joining Forces

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Samite

Big Band Matinee

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Vocal Explorations

ASU Symphony

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Dialogues Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel

Keys to the Classics

Virtuoso Variations

Bach and Chopin – A Musical Kinship

Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata

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Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?® Great American Songbook

Songs of Cole Porter

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Leonard Bernstein

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The Songs of Stephen Sondheim

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Kelli O’Hara

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Megan Hilty

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Seth Rudetsky and Guest

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Seth Rudetsky and Guest

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Alive Inside: A Story of pg 16 Music and Memory pg 20 The Jazz Loft According to

W. Eugene Smith

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Otello pg 19 The Gershwins® Porgy and BessSM pg 19

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Norma

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Holiday Party

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The TEN Tenors:

Wish You Were Here

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Special Events ARTrageous Gala

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SMoCA

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Scottsdale Public Art

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pg 12 Brazilian Day Arizona pg 12 La Gran Fiesta

pg 13 Yo! Matsuri: Discovery Japan Festival pg 13 The Art of Wine and pg 13

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SONGBOOK: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble

pg 12 Sunday A’Fair Sister’s Christmas Catechism pg 12 Scottsdale Arts Festival

Windham Hill®:

Winter Solstice

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Spotlight/Voices

David Bromberg pg 38 Tom Rush

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A Merry-Achi Christmas

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Talk Cinema

Discovery Japan

David Britton Christmas

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Sing-a-Long-a Grease

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Broadway

Yamato

Twas A Girls Night

Before Christmas

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Family

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Enmei (Long Life)

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The Villalobos Brothers @ pg 30 La Gran Fiesta pg 30

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The Chieftains

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Acrobats of Tianjin

Leonard Bernstein at 100:

A Musical Celebration pg 30 Moon Mouse:

A Space Odyssey Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?® The Okee Dokee Brothers (Musical Instrument Museum) Dvořak’s American Quartet

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Zürich Chamber Orchestra

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Tastes of Summer

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Education

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Dear Friends: Welcome to Scottsdale Arts’ 2017–18 season!

Our new season guide showcases the exceptional variety of experiences offered by our three acclaimed divisions – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and Scottsdale Public Art. We invite you to visit our website ScottsdaleArts.org for the latest information and to purchase your tickets.

We have many new offerings this season, including our new Scottsdale Arts Presents series, which has been made possible by a generous grant from the Flinn Foundation. Scottsdale Arts Presents enables our organization to expand its reach, brand awareness and service to the community by presenting artists and programs at venues beyond our downtown Scottsdale campus. This initiative will help our organization grow sustainably and reach new audiences while continuing to bring creative and distinct programming to Scottsdale and the entire Valley.

The work that we do at Scottsdale Arts would not be possible without the strong support of our entire community. I particularly wish to acknowledge Mayor Jim Lane and the Scottsdale City Council for their leadership, as well as our loyal audiences, members and sponsors.

From all of us at Scottsdale Arts – thank you!

Sincerely,

Neale Perl, President and CEO

Through its unique partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts manages Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art, which together have made our community a leading arts destination.

Where It Happens

Discounts

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts • Virginia G. Piper Theater

Member Discount: Save $8 off most premium tickets.

• Stage 2 • Young@Art Gallery • Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium • Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Off-site Venues • Celebrity Theatre • Musical Instrument Museum • Orpheum Theatre Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) • Exhibition galleries • SMoCA Lounge

Scottsdale Arts is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

• James Turrell’s Skyspace Knight Rise Scottsdale Public Art • Throughout the City of Scottsdale

Group Discount: Save on tickets and fees when purchasing 10 or more tickets to a single event in one order. Call 480-499-TKTS (8587) to order your tickets.

Key Free tickets to selected events for veterans, students and teachers 29 years old and under enjoy 50 percent off tickets to selected events Discovery Japan event

• Scottsdale Waterfront • Scottsdale Civic Center Library • Scottsdale Appaloosa Library

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Danny Zelisko Presents

David Bromberg Quintet Thu, September 7, 7:30 p.m. $65 / $45 / $30 Known as the “Godfather of Americana,” legendary folk musician and singer-songwriter David Bromberg performs songs from his latest album, The Blues, the Whole Blues and Nothing But the Blues (Red House Records).

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China Wed, October 4, 7:30 p.m. $49 / $39 / $29 Perfect for the whole family, this awe-inspiring showcase by one of China’s best acrobatic companies brings together daring feats of gymnastics, kung fu, trick cycling, juggling, tumbling, balance and more.

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Samite Fri, October 6, 8 p.m. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 World-renowned musician Samite travels the globe bringing his message of peace, hope and healing. Inspired by the rhythms of his native Uganda, his smooth vocals, accompanied by the kalimba, marimba, litungu and various flutes, mesmerize audiences.

Signature Sponsor: Terence Roberts, M.D.

FREE SCREENING Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory Sun, October 1, 2 p.m.

Stage 2 (See page 32) Danny Zelisko Presents

Tom Rush With Special Guest Danny O’Keefe Sun, October 8, 7:30 p.m. $65 / $40 / $25 Tom Rush helped shape the folk revival in the 1960s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. Rush’s concerts are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.

Monk On Monk Featuring T.S. Monk A Centennial Celebration Sat, October 14, 8 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $39 / $29 Drummer T.S. Monk’s tribute to his iconic father, “High Priest of Bebop” Thelonious Monk, has garnered numerous awards, critical praise and fan acclaim. Whether newly discovered compositions by his father or legendary songs such as “Round Midnight,” the music is overpowering, swinging and timeless.

FREE SCREENING The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith Sun, October 8, 2 p.m.

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ASU Concerts @ The Center

Joining Forces Sun, October 15, 4 p.m.

Tickets start at $10 The ASU Philharmonia and Gospel Choir combine efforts for an unforgettable afternoon of symphony and gospel music.

Lightwire Theater Presents

Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Sat, October 21, 11 a.m. $29 (M $21) / $19 Children 12 and Under $9 A unique combination of art, theater and technology, Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and creative music scores. Perfect for families with young children, Lightwire’s Moon Mouse is a cosmic adventure about celebrating differences.

Supporting Sponsors: Rhonda and Gary Anderson

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Virginia G. Piper Concert Series

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra Conductor Pavel Kogen Featuring Piano Soloist Dmitry Masleev, Gold Medal Winner of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition Sat, November 4, 8 p.m. $109 (M $101) / $99 / $69 One of the oldest and most distinguished orchestras in Russia performs an all-Russian program, including Tchaikovsky’s brilliant first Piano Concerto.

Program: Rachmaninoff: The Rock,

a symphonic poem Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

The Okee Dokee Brothers Sun, November 5 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $19 (M $11) / $9 This Grammy Award-winning duo records and performs family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature. The Okee Dokee Brothers make room for kids to dance, for parents to share stories and for everyone to gain respect for nature, each other and the world we live in.

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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Orchestra: Eddie at 80 Thu, November 9, 7:30 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $49 / $39 Legendary pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer Eddie Palmieri leads his powerhouse band for a spirited night of salsa and Latin jazz.

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott Fri, November 10, 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix SOLD OUT Performing together since 1984, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott share the stage for this extraordinary concert.

The pair recorded their acclaimed album Songs From the Arc of Life to celebrate the 30th-anniversary of their musical partnership.

Program: Stravinsky: Suite Italienne Prokofiev: Sonata in C Major for

Cello and Piano, Op. 119 Rachmaninoff: Sonata in G minor

for Cello and Piano, Op. 19

An Evening With

Rita Rudner Sat, November 11, 8 p.m. $79 (M $71) / $59 / $49 Comedian Rita Rudner has charmed her way into the hearts of millions with her witty stand-up routines, sold-out tours, best-selling books and many appearances on HBO and late-night television. She brings her unique brand of soft-spoken humor to Scottsdale for this very special engagement.

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David Sedaris Sat, November 18, 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix $69 / $59 / $49 / $29 With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. Returning to the Valley by popular demand, Sedaris reads some of his latest works and answers questions from the audience, followed by a book signing.

ASU Concerts @ The Center

Big Band Matinee Sun, November 19, 4 p.m.

General Admission: $10 A longtime favorite of Valley audiences, the ASU Concert Jazz Band performs choice selections spanning the history of big band music and beyond.

The Capitol Steps Fri, November 24 8 p.m.

Sat, November 25, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $59 / $49 Sharing songs and skits from their new album, the irreverent D.C.based political comedy troupe pokes fun at all sides of the issues – from left to right – with fresh, up-to-the-minute material inspired by the latest headlines, scandals, presidential tweets and more.

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ARTrageous Gala To Benefit Scottsdale Arts

Ansel Adams: America Music Composed by Chris Brubeck and Dave Brubeck Sat, December 2 Two American icons together! Ansel Adams: America showcases more than 100 breathtaking images by the celebrated photographer, paired with a commissioned symphonic work by Chris Brubeck and his late father, jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Featuring a powerful, fullorchestra performance under the baton of Peter Jaffe, the music brings to life Adams’ exhilarating vision.

The Complete Package ($500) Enjoy an American culinary experience paired with fine wines, an auction filled with unique objects and travel packages, the concert and after-party.* ($400 of each ticket is tax deductible.)

Gala Sponsors:

The Concert Package ($75) Experience the performance and after-party.* (Through generous underwriting, $25 of each ticket is tax deductible.) *The after-party provides all guests with dancing, signature cocktail and delectable desserts with opportunities to view the Ansel Adams-inspired installation in the Young@Art Gallery.

Proceeds benefit Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach Cocktail attire Call 480-425-5353 for details on table sponsors and other sponsorship opportunities.

The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, 1942.

Photograph by Ansel Adams. Collection Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona. ŠThe Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust.

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Sister’s Christmas Catechism The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold December 8–17 Fri, 8 p.m. | Sat, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sun, 2 p.m. $39 (M $31) In an unusually jolly mood, Sister, the tart-tongued, ruler-wielding nun, teaches her students the story of the Nativity and asks for their help to solve the greatest Christmas caper ever.

Part of the Late Nite Catechism comedies, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths.

’Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas The Musical Sat, December 9 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 Five women gather for a night on the town to laugh, cry, gossip and just let their hair down during the craziest of times – the holidays!

Featuring classic Christmas songs and contemporary hits, this all-new musical will have everyone singing and dancing along.

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Sun, December 10, 4 p.m. $10 / $5 Conducted by Robert R. Nichols, the professional musicians of the Scottsdale Philharmonic perform a special holiday program featuring classics of the season.

Sounds of the Season Fri, December 15, 8 p.m. $39 (M $31) / $29 / $19 This world-class baritone and Nashville recording artist celebrates the season with an enchanting evening of Christmas music from around the world, featuring spirited vocals and comfy, cozy arrangements of familiar favorites blended with soaring holiday anthems.

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Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández Presents

A Merry-Achi Christmas Sat, December 16, 8 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $39 / $29 Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Sol de Mexico® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook. A graceful blend of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes, Hernandez’s organic, irreverent renditions have become instant classics.

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Windham Hill® Winter Solstice 30th Anniversary Concert With Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex de Grassi and Todd Boston Thu, December 21, 7:30 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $39 / $29 In this joyous, one-of-a-kind holiday experience, Windham Hill recording artists celebrate the warm traditions of the season with original and traditional acoustic music drawn from the label’s multiplatinum-selling Winter Solstice series, as well as its many solo releases.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild Swingin’ Holiday Party Fri, December 22, 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 One of the most popular swing bands on the road today, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy cruises into town with its jumpin’ and jivin’ Christmas extravaganza featuring one-of-akind originals and reworked Yuletide classics.

Presenting Sponsor: Fred J. English and Sara M. English Charitable Trust

DIALOGUES

See Page 30 Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel

Keys to the Classics Tue, December 5, 7:30 p.m.

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Late Nite Catechism Starring Patti Hannon January 5 – March 23 Performed Weekly, Fridays, 8 p.m. $39 (M $31) Sister’s hysterically funny lessons on saints and sins.

Late Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part Starring Patti Hannon January 6 – March 24 Performed Weekly, Saturdays, 8 p.m. $39 (M $31) Sister’s unforgettable lessons on love and marriage – the best habit in town!

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The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires Sat, January 6, 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Tango master German Cornejo leads this internationally renowned troupe of virtuoso dancers. Their exhilarating show combines the rawness and sophistication of tango with its seductive and sultry side, evoking the intoxicating passion of late-night Buenos Aires.

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Virginia G. Piper Concert Series

Emanuel Ax Sun, January 7, 4 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $29 Renowned for his lyrical temperament, unsurpassed virtuosity and the exceptional breadth of his performing activity, Grammy Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax regularly appears with major symphony orchestras worldwide and in recital in the most celebrated concert halls.

Program: Mozart: Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494 Liszt: Tre Sonetti del Petrarca Bach: Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829 Beethoven: Sonata No. 21 in C Major,

Op. 53 “Waldstein” Presenting Sponsor: Linda and Alan Englander

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Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Renana Gutman, piano Peter Zazofsky, violin Danielle Talamantes, soprano Yehuda Hanani, cello Wed, January 17, 7:30 p.m. $39 (M $31) / $29 / $19 Artistic Director and cellist Yehuda Hanani introduces this special program of music to celebrate the approaching centennial of women’s suffrage, including works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and more.

Signature Sponsors: Anita and Sergio Baranovsky; Naomi Caras-Miller and Alvin Miller; Linda and Alan Englander; Deborah and Richard Felder; Barbara Koval; Andrea Yablon

Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening With Ira Glass Sat, January 20, 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix $69 / $59 / $49 / $29 The host and creator of public radio’s This American Life delivers a unique talk, sharing lessons from his life and career in storytelling. What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions? Glass will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow the creative process.

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Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Kelli O’Hara Featuring Seth Rudetsky as Pianist and Host Sat, January 27, 8 p.m. $89 (M $81) / $69 / $59 One of Broadway’s great leading ladies, Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara joins pianist and comedian Seth Rudetsky for a night of popular songs and candid showbiz stories.

Premier Series Sponsor: Lee and Peter Larson Presenting Series Sponsor: Linda and Sherman Saperstein Signature Sponsor: Jacqueline Schenkein and Michael Schwimmer

The Manhattan Transfer Wed, January 31, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix $79 / $59 / $49 / $39 One of the most innovative vocal groups in the history of popular music, The Manhattan Transfer has achieved worldwide sales in the millions, Grammy Awards by the dozen and countless sold-out international tours.

DIALOGUES

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Scottsdale Arts Presents Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

Dvořák’s American Quartet Tue, January 16, 7:30 p.m.

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Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel

You’re the Top: The Songs of Cole Porter

Virtuoso Variations Tue, January 23, 7:30 p.m.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Fri, February 2, 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Fusing the intricate rhythms and harmonies of South African musical traditions with the joyous sounds and sentiments of gospel, this all-male vocal group rocketed to fame in the mid-1980s when Paul Simon incorporated its rich harmonies into his groundbreaking album Graceland.

Metropolitan Klezmer Sat, February 3, 8 p.m. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 Hailed as “one of the finest American klezmer bands” (Songlines Magazine), Metropolitan Klezmer performs an exhilarating range of musical treasures with astonishing agility and refreshing depth. This collaborative adventure of eight exceptional New York musicians combines the best of downtown, classical and world music scenes to create inspired, neo-traditional interpretations and compositions of eclectic Yiddish songs.

Close Encounters With Music

The Passion of Camille Saint-Saëns and César Franck: L’Amour Toujours!

Roman Rabinovich, piano Hagai Shaham, violin Diana Cohen, violin Yehuda Hanani, cello Pierre Henri Xuereb, viola Wed, February 7, 7:30 p.m. $39 (M $31) / $29 / $19 Artistic Director and cellist Yehuda Hanani shares the story of unrequited love behind the brilliantly virtuosic Saint-Saëns Violin Sonata No. 1 and the smoldering Franck Piano Quintet.

Sponsors: Anita and Sergio Baranovsky; Naomi Caras-Miller and Alvin Miller; Linda and Alan Englander; Deborah and Richard Felder; Barbara Koval; Andrea Yablon

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SONGBOOK: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble Fri, February 9, 8 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $39 / $29 A founder of the iconic rock band Barenaked Ladies, singer-songwriter Steven Page joins Toronto’s highly inventive Art of Time Ensemble for a night of seminal popular songs reimagined and reinvented by some of the greatest minds in classical, pop and jazz, and delivered by a defining voice in contemporary rock.

ASU Concerts @ The Center

Vocal Explorations Mon, February 12, 7:30 p.m.

General Admission: $10 The ASU School of Music Lyric Opera Theatre, Voice and Collaborative Piano programs showcase the amazing talent of their rising young artists during this evening of musical theater, opera and art song collaborations.

A Date With John Waters Tue, February 13, 7:30 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Affectionately known as “The Pope of Trash,” John Waters is celebrated for his now-classic cult movies such as Pink Flamingos, Polyester and Hairspray. A best-selling author, his most recent books include Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America and Make Trouble. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Waters and his trademark mustache return to Scottsdale for a night of irreverence and adults-only commentary, followed by a book signing.

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ODC/Dance Thu, February 15, 7:30 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $49 / $29 Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way, this San Francisco-based dance company has been widely recognized for its rigorous technique and for its numerous groundbreaking collaborations with composers, singersongwriters, actors and artists.

Presenting Sponsors: Betty Hum and Alan Yudell Signature Sponsors: Karen and John Voris; Supporting Sponsor:

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Yefim Bronfman Fri, February 16, 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $29 Known for his commanding technique, power and lyrical gifts, Israeli-American pianist Yefim Bronfman is internationally recognized as one of today’s most acclaimed and admired pianists.

Program: Schumann: Arabeske in C major,

Op. 18 Schumann: Humoreske in

B-flat major, Op. 20 Debussy: Suite bergamasque Stravinsky: Trois mouvements

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DIALOGUES Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel

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Bach and Chopin: A Musical Kinship Tue, February 20, 7:30 p.m.

See Pages 30–31 Scottsdale Arts Presents Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata Tue, February 20, 7:30 p.m.

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Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

From On the Town to West Side Story: The Theater Music of Leonard Bernstein Thu, February 22, 7:30 p.m.

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Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Megan Hilty Featuring Seth Rudetsky as Pianist and Host Sat, February 24, 8 p.m. $89 (M $81) / $69 / $59 Actress and singer Megan Hilty has earned rave reviews for her performances spanning the stage, screen and concert hall. She shares the stage with pianist and comedian Seth Rudetsky for this highly entertaining night of great songs and behind-the-scenes stories.

Premier Series Sponsor: Lee and Peter Larson Presenting Series Sponsor: Linda and Sherman Saperstein Signature Sponsors: Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines and Ira Gaines; Barbara and Barry Zemel

Jesse Cook Sun, February 25, 7:30 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Internationally acclaimed musician Jesse Cook has spent a lifetime traveling the globe and absorbing rhythms from the diverse cultures of Africa, Europe and the Americas.

His exotic rumba flamenco is an intoxicating fusion of these musical traditions. Returning by popular demand, Cook performs songs from his new album, Beyond Borders.

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The Chieftains Tue, February 27, 7:30 p.m. $79 (M $71) / $59 / $49 After more than 50 years of innovative music-making, The Chieftains are the best-known Irish band in the world today. The Grammy Award-winning group has uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated across the centuries, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive.

The TEN Tenors: Wish You Were Here Wed, February 28, 7:30 p.m.

Thu, March 1, 7:30 p.m. $79 (M $71) / $59 / $49 Australia’s “Vocal Wonder from Down Under” (BroadwayWorld.com) takes you on a feelgood journey through some of the world’s greatest hits, from classic rock anthems to current chart toppers, and even soaring arias of Verdi and other traditional favorites.

Signature Sponsor: Marlene and Eugene Shapiro Supporting Sponsors: Gail and Dan Tenn;

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Seong-Jin Cho Fri, March 2, 8 p.m. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 With intense reflection and expressive insight, South Korean pianist SeongJin Cho connects with audiences at the deepest levels of imagination and emotion. First Prize winner of the 2015 International Chopin Competition, he returns to Scottsdale for a highly anticipated solo concert.

Program: Beethoven: Sonata No. 8,

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in B minor, Op. 58 Signature Sponsor: Libby and Bernie Weiner

Yamato The Drummers of Japan World Tour 2017–18 Chousensha/The Challengers Sat, March 3, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Featuring dynamic choreography and costumes by international fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, the world-renowned Japanese drumming ensemble performs its newest program, a thundering anthem that inspires both performer and audience to test their own limits.

Parsons Dance Fri, March 9, 8 p.m. $69 (M $61) / $49 / $39 Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, this world-renowned dance company is celebrated for its energized, athletic ensemble work and collaborations with iconic artists across all disciplines.

Signature Sponsors: Ethelyn Cohen in Memory of Howard Cohen; Peggy and Jamie Kapner M.D. Supporting Sponsor:

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Amit Peled, cello Noreen Polera, piano Fri, March 16, 8 p.m. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 A musician of profound artistry and charismatic stage presence, Israeli cellist Amit Peled shares the stage with pianist Noreen Polera, among the most highly regarded chamber artists performing today, for a program of lyrical masterpieces of the cello literature.

Program: Brahms: Sonata for Cello and

Piano in E minor, Op. 38 Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody Schubert: Arpeggione for Cello

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Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Featuring Seth Rudetsky as Pianist and Host Special Guests to be Announced Sat, March 17, 8 p.m. $89 (M $81) / $69 / $59 Multi-talented pianist and comedian Seth Rudetsky shares the stage with a Broadway star in this intimate night of songs and stories.

Premier Series Sponsor: Lee and Peter Larson Presenting Series Sponsor: Linda and Sherman Saperstein

Enmei (Long Life) A Dance and Aging Project Fri, March 23, 8 p.m. $29 (M $21) / $19 / $10 In an evening of unique interdisciplinary collaboration, these works bring together dance artists, scholars and musicians from Japan and the United States to explore what it means and what it takes to age as a woman in the field of contemporary dance.

Presenting Sponsor: Supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts Japan program

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Zürich Chamber Orchestra Daniel Hope, music director and violin Sat, March 24, 8 p.m. $79 (M $71) / $59 / $39 One of Europe’s finest chamber orchestras performs Vivaldi’s beloved The Four Seasons with celebrated violinist Daniel Hope, one of the world’s most prolific classical recording artists.

Program: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Richter: Recomposed Signature Sponsor: Alexis Megeath

Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Sat, March 31, 8 p.m. $59 (M $51) / $39 / $29 For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin and South American sources.

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Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?®

Finishing the Hat: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim Thu, March 15, 7:30 p.m.

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ASU Symphony Mon, April 2, 7:30 p.m.

General Admission: $10 Jeffery Meyer conducts this special concert featuring music by Mahler, the memorable Symphonie fantastique

by Berlioz and the world premiere of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s Harvest, with baritone Gordon Hawkins and the ASU Gospel Choir.

Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Featuring Seth Rudetsky as Pianist and Host Special Guests to be Announced Sat, April 7, 8 p.m. $89 (M $81) / $69 / $59 Pianist and comedian Seth Rudetsky returns for another night of Broadway songs and showbiz stories.

Premier Series Sponsor: Lee and Peter Larson Presenting Series Sponsor: Linda and Sherman Saperstein

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Murray Perahia Thu, April 19, 7:30 p.m. $79 (M $71) / $59 / $39 In the more than 40 years he has been performing on the concert stage, Murray Perahia has become one of the most sought-after and cherished pianists of our time, performing in all of the major international music centers and with every leading orchestra.

Program: To be announced Signature Sponsor: Mrs. Dayton F. Grafman

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Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Musical Celebration Tue, April 3, 7:30 p.m.

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Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel

Returning for his 39th season, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel’s brilliantly engaging concerts with commentary combine captivating remarks with world-class performances of masterpieces of the piano repertoire – and conclude with a fast-paced Q-and-A session. $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29 Presenting Sponsor: Joan and David Goldfarb

Keys to the Classics Tue, December 5, 7:30 p.m.

Haydn’s entertaining vivacious Sonata in D, Mozart’s soulful Rondo in A minor and Beethoven’s everpopular Sonata Pathétique.

Virtuoso Variations Tue, January 23, 7:30 p.m.

Spellbinding variations on famous melodies, including music of Chopin, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Liszt.

Bach and Chopin: A Musical Kinship Tue, February 20, 7:30 p.m.

Dramatic preludes and vivacious dances for the ears by these two popular composers.

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Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Musical Celebration Tue, April 3, 7:30 p.m.

Stunning pianistic arrangements of songs from Bernstein’s West Side Story and two American masterpieces by composers who greatly inspired him: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Copland’s El Salon Mexico.

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Scottsdale Arts Presents

Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?® Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix | $53.50 / $48.50 / $38.50 Signature Sponsor: Linda and Alan Englander

Rob Kapilow is known for his entertaining concert presentations, commentaries on NPR’s Performance Today and PBS NewsHour, books and CDs.

Dvořák’s American Quartet

Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata

Tue, January 16, 7:30 p.m.

Rob Kapilow and gifted young artists from the Colburn Conservatory of Music explore and perform one of the most popular and joyful works of chamber music ever written.

Tue, February 20, 7:30 p.m.

Rob Kapilow and pianist HyeJin Kim provide a spellbinding discussion and performance of Beethoven’s iconic masterpiece, that will allow you to once again hear this work as the cutting-edge, radical work it was for Beethoven’s contemporaries.

Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?® Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts $49 (M $41) / $39 / $29

You’re the Top: The Songs of Cole Porter Thu, January 18, 7:30 p.m.

Rob Kapilow returns with guest singers, offering a thrilling exploration, examination and performance of the music and lyrics of one of Broadway’s greatest and most tragic geniuses.

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From On the Town Finishing the Hat: to West Side Story: The Songs of The Theater Stephen Sondheim Thu, March 15, 7:30 p.m.

Music of Kapilow and guest singers Leonard Bernstein Rob deliver an enlightening discussion Thu, February 22, 7:30 p.m.

Rob Kapilow offers for an illuminating evening of discussion and performance that looks at how a great classical composer transformed the world of the Broadway musical.

and performance that takes you deeply inside some of the most extraordinary theater music ever written, from classic Sondheim songs like “Send in the Clowns” to “Finishing the Hat.”

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FILM San Francisco Opera: Grand Opera Cinema Series

Screened in glorious HD, the Grand Opera Cinema Series features fan favorites of the world-renowned San Francisco Opera.

Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. General Admission: $15

Otello

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Music by Vincenzo Bellini March 14

The Gershwins® Porgy and Bess

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Rigoletto

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Sing-a-Long-a Grease

Talk Cinema

December 26–30 General Admission: $18, Stage 2 Dress up “cool” for this fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles. Your host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge the costume competition and show you how to use the items in your free goody bag; then sit back and sing along with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the gang.

October 10, 24 March 13, 27 November 7, 28 April 10, 24 January 16, 30 May 15, 29 Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

General Admission: $15 Mixing Hollywood flair with the element of surprise, Talk Cinema offers sneak previews of new independent and foreign films – personally selected by nationally recognized film critic Harlan Jacobson from Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and other internationally ranked film festivals.

Screenings are followed by critical discussions with film scholars and talent.

FREE SCREENINGS Alive Inside A Story of Music and Memory Sun, October 1, 2 p.m.

Stage 2 This stirring documentary demonstrates music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it.

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The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith Sun, October 8, 2 p.m.

Stage 2 Between 1957 and 1965, celebrated photographer W. Eugene Smith captured the images and sounds of a dilapidated New York City loft, where dozens of jazz musicians jammed night after night.

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DISCOVERY JAPAN

Arts-Connect

Engage with creatives and experts in the community through unique educational experiences that explore the culture of Japan. Visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org for more information and to RSVP. Legends of Japan in the Age of Exploration Thu, October 5, 6:30 p.m.

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The Influence of Japanese Aesthetics in Western Art Wed, December 13, 6 p.m.

Civic Center Library

Don't Noh Much About Kabuki?

Thu, October 26, 6 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $7

Ran: Kurosawa’s Lasting Masterpiece in Modern Cinema Fri, January 19, 7 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $7

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The Japanese Art of Nature: Bonsai, Ikebana and Japanese Gardens Wed, February 7, 6 p.m.

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In the Footsteps of Samurai: A Visit to Japan’s Historic Travel Roads Thu, November 16, 6 p.m.

Civic Center Library Saturday Morning Anime Marathon Saturday, November 25, 9 a.m.

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Distilling the Secrets of Japanese Sake and Whiskey Fri, February 16, 6:30 p.m.

Catwalk Lounge Tickets start at $25

The Legacy of Japanese American Baseball: Author and Historian Bill Staples Jr. Thu, March 1, 6 p.m.

Civic Center Library Exporting the Cult of Cuteness: Japanese Manga and Anime Wed, March 14, 6 p.m.

Civic Center Library Slow and Low: Lowrider Culture from Southwest to Japan Tue, March 27, 6 p.m.

Stage 2 Yo! Matsuri Discovery Japan Festival Fri, April 6, 5–9 p.m. (see page 39)

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SMoCA

Installation view, Paolo Soleri: Mesa City to Arcosanti, on view at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 2013.

Photo: Bill Timmerman

Fall Opening Celebration Fri, October 13, 7 p.m.

Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia September 23 – January 21 Discover the importance of indigenous knowledge in the 21st century.

Marking the Infinite originated at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno and was organized by William Fox, director of the Center for Art and Environment, and Henry Skerritt, curator of the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Collection of the University of Virginia.

Repositioning Paolo Soleri: The City Is Nature October 14 – January 28 Understand the passion that drove an Arizona icon.

Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Premier Sponsors: J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation;

Signature Sponsors: Carrie Lynn Richardson and Paul Giancola; Tamar Weiss, in Memory of Emil Weiss

Signature Sponsor: Terence Roberts, M.D.

Visitors always experience something new and unique at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA): • Six to 10 annual exhibitions of extraordinary art, architecture and design • More than 50 annual events: including films, lectures, workshops, travel, Lit Happy Hours, OUT@SMOCA, Art Handlers Triathlon, Good ’N Plenty Artist Award and Sunrise in the Skyspace.

SMoCA is a great place to bring someone special and start a conversation that just might last a lifetime.

Go to SMoCA.org for all information.

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Spring Opening Celebration Fri, February 16, 7 p.m.

Akunnittinni: A Kinngait Family Portrait: Pitseolak Ashoona | Napachie Pootoogook Annie Pootoogook

February 3 – May 27 Fall in love with three generations of this Inuit artist family.

Architecture + Art: Luis Alfonso Villalobos February 17 – May 13 Marvel at the interplay of Modernist architecture and native culture.

Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Presenting Sponsor: Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

This exhibition was organized by the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Extended label text provided by Andrea R. Hanley and Edward J. Guarino.

southwestNET: Claudio Dicochea February 10 – May 20 Enjoy the painter’s manipulation of pop culture and history.

Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Claudio Dicochea, de la Agente Federal y el Rojo, la Emperatriz (of Federal Agent and Red, the Empress), 2010.

Acrylic, graphite, charcoal, transfer, wood, 2 panels: 48 x 36 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery.

Summer Opening Celebration Fri, June 8, 7 p.m.

Lydia Okumura: Situations May 26 – September 23

southwestNET: Margarita Cabrera

Allow this 90-year-old Brazilian artist to beguile you.

June 9 – October 7

Organized by the University at Buffalo Art Galleries, Buffalo, New York. The exhibition is curated by Rachel Adams, UB Art Galleries Senior Curator. Lydia Okumura: Situations is supported by BROADWAY 1602, UPTOWN & HARLEM, and Buffalo Wire Works. Sponsored at SMoCA by Art Solutions & Installations, LLC

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Roll up your sleeves and help create an oversized ceramic tumbleweed sculpture.

Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Presenting Sponsor: Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

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SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART

For moew than 30 years, Scottsdale Public Art has provided unique interactions with contemporary art and the public realm through its program of permanent and temporary public art installations, events and exhibitions. This year Canal Convergence begins its expansion with two weekends in late February and early March.

Visit ScottsdalePublicArt.org to learn more.

Creative Residency at the Scottsdale Livery

Temporary installation at the Scottsdale Waterfront

Christopher Jagmin: Reflection Rising Safe House

by Poetic Kinetics September – October Jagmin’s creative residency titled Safe House is a series of interactive, community based projects where the public can interact with artwork, neighbors, and friends.

Fall Exhibition at the Gallery @ The Library, Scottsdale Civic Center

Frankenstein in the 21st Century The Waking Dream, 200 Years Later September 20 – December 30 Opening Reception, Thursday, September 21, 6–8 p.m.

Featuring artworks by multiple local artists, the exhibition celebrates the bi-centennial of the groundbreaking gothic novel, Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.

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November 2017 through Canal Convergence 2018 This fall come see a new suspended kinetic sculpture by Los Angelesbased group Poetic Kinetics.

“Beneath an open sky, tethered elusively on the cusp of flight, Reflection Rising is a constant reminder of nature moving around us.” says Poetic Kinetics artist Patrick Shearn.

IN FLUX Cycle 7 November – May Various locations around Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix Area The IN FLUX temporary installation art initiative returns for its seventh cycle in Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, and Chandler.

Watch our website for details about our annual IN FLUX event.

Poetic Kinetics will also be giving an exclusive artist talk during the installation of Reflection Rising.

Check our website this September for the date and time.

Left to right: Your Secret is Safe with Me

by Christopher Jagmin Photo: Sean Deckert CRISPR by Lee Davis.

Photo: Lee Davis Decoys by Jeffrey DaCosta, IN FLUX Cycle 6 Photo: Jeffrey DaCosta

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Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light February 23–24 and March 2–3 Scottsdale Public Art’s signature event Canal Convergence is an annual series of cutting-edge art installations and engaging free events at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Each year a variety of new innovative large-scale installations by local and international artists, hands-on activities, workshops, artist talks, live music and performances are presented.

This year we are excited to announce that in 2018 Canal Convergence will be extended over two weekends.

Visit CanalConvergence.com for updates on selected artists and event schedules.

Premier Sponsors:

Top: Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light 2017 Photo: Sean Deckert

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Bottom: HYBYCOZO by Yelena Filipchek and Serge Beaulieu Photo:Sean Deckert

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FESTIVALS AfroBaile Records Presents

Brazilian Day Arizona Sat, September 23, 2–9 p.m.

Advance tickets: $12 This annual celebration of Brazilian Independence Day features an exciting lineup of live entertainment, interactive workshops, delicious food and more. Enjoy the daytime cultural festival and stay for an evening carnival-style party featuring headliner Grupo Cupim do Samba.

Presented in partnership with

La Gran Fiesta A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures Sun, February 18 Noon – 4 p.m.

Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Free This community celebration showcases music, arts and delicious Latin cuisine. The Villalobos Brothers from Veracruz, Mexico, headline this year’s event, performing their masterful blend of Mexican folk, jazz and classical music.

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Sunday A’Fair January 14, 21, 28 February 11, 18, 25 March 4, 18, 25 April 8 Sundays, Noon – 4 p.m.

Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Free Bring your friends and family and enjoy a concert in the park with top Arizona musicians, along with an arts-and-crafts market, fun activities for children and more.

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48th Scottsdale Arts Festival Benefiting Arts Education in Our Community March 9–11 Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Members: Free Long recognized as one of the top art fairs in America, the Scottsdale Arts Festival showcases more than 170 jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and Canada, continuous live music and entertainment on two stages, gourmet food trucks, creative activities for kids of all ages in the Community Arts Studio, free admission to SMoCA and more.

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Yo! Matsuri Discovery Japan Festival Fri, April 6, 5–9 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Free The culmination of the Discovery Japan series, Yo! Matsuri (Night Festival) celebrates the culture of Japan through entertainment and interactive experiences. Visitors enjoy music, dance, films, food, artist demonstrations and more. Highlights include Arizona Taiko legend Ken Koshio, a screening of photographer Luke Dorsett’s Japanese lowrider documentary, and sake tastings.

The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer Sat, May 19, 2–4:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale April 1 Enjoy tastings of quality wines and gourmet food specialties, live music and more. Don’t miss this delectable event, which sells out every year!

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EDUCATION We look forward to connecting with you through the arts

For more than 40 years, Scottsdale Arts has built a strong, vibrant community through the arts.

We do this through exhibitions, education programs and events that develop, advance and deliver high-quality arts experiences to residents and visitors alike.

The Education & Outreach Department meets this mission through a broad scope of programming that encompasses all arts media. From our onsite performances and guided museum tours, to artist-in-residency and arts-integrated workshops, there are numerous meaningful ways to engage with the arts.

Each year, Scottsdale Arts’ Education & Outreach Department engages: • More than 36,000 children and adults • Students and teachers from 65 schools in 16 school districts • 24 community groups across the Valley For more information on our Education & Outreach programs, please visit ScottsdaleArts.org/Education.

Student Matinees

Tickets $5; Free for qualifying Title I schools Lightwire Theater Presents

Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Fri, October 20, 10 a.m.

Grades K–5 Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket, where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite peril and views awesome beauty.

ODC/Dance Thu, February 15, 11 a.m.

Grades 4–12 Come see this world-renowned dance company perform pieces that explore themes of nature, the environment and memory.

Parsons Dance Fri, March 9, 11 a.m.

Grades 4–12 Parsons Dance is a New York Citybased modern dance company internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry that is accessible and enriching to diverse audiences.

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Events Family Days Sat, October 21, noon – 4 p.m.

Sat, June 16, noon – 4 p.m.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Free Bring the family to SMoCA to explore activities that will generate laughs, doodles, thoughts and opinions to share across generations.

Alli Ortega Empty Bowls Benefit Sale Wed, November 29, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Scottsdale Community College Student Center Cafeteria Free In partnership with Scottsdale Community College, City of Scottsdale agencies and Scottsdale Unified School District, this event raises funds to fight hunger in our community through the sale of handcrafted bowls created by local community artisans and youth.

OMG@SMoCA: SMoCA’s Teen Day Fri, January 19, 1–3 p.m.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Grades 7–12 Free; registration required Students will explore current exhibitions with activities and art projects organized by teens for teens.

Arts Education Showcase Thu, May 3, 5:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Free This annual showcase celebrates the accomplishments of local Valley participants in Scottsdale Arts’ education programs.

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Free Tickets for Veterans, Students and Teachers The Center provides free tickets to selected events for eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, students (29 and under) and full-time teachers. A current photo ID for students or teachers, or proof of military service is required. Tickets are limited and must be requested by phone or in person at the box office. View a complete list of available events and terms at ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.

Presenting Sponsors: 2017–18 Season Free Tickets for Veterans, Students and Teachers

Young@Art Gallery Exhibitions

Thank you to our supporters

During your visit, enjoy a self-guided tour of student exhibitions in the Young@Art Gallery and ArtReach Space, both located in Scottsdale Platinum Center for the Performing Arts.

Billie Jo and Judd Herberger

(Re) Invention September 29 – November 19

Search for Beauty November 30 – February 18

To Dream Huge Dreams March 9 – April 22

Visions ’18 May 3 – September 2

Great American Title Agency Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Nationwide Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Scottsdale League for the Arts

Gold Carstens Family Funds City of Tempe Jacqueline Mars Japan Foundation The Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation Wells Fargo

Silver Circle Arizona Republic’s Seasons for Sharing BMO Harris Bank Cox Charities Silicon Valley Bank Karen and John Voris

“The arts inspire, entertain and educate every one of us. We’re proud to support Scottsdale Arts, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Education & Outreach, and to provide free arts experiences for our veterans, students and teachers.”

– Mark S. Bosco Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.

Bronze Circle Betty Hum and Alan Yudell Patti and Eugene Ross Western States Arts Federation William L. and Ruth T. Pendleton Memorial Fund

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EXPERIENCES

Catwalk Lounge

SMoCA

Elevate your experience in the Center’s exclusive Catwalk Lounge overlooking the Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium. The Catwalk Lounge is open 90 minutes before most evening events. Admission is only $12 and includes one alcoholic drink of your choice or unlimited nonalcoholic beverages, along with light hors d’oeuvres. Order your tickets in advance through ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or 480-499-TKTS (8587).

Visit Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to see the latest exhibitions, or experience sunset in James Turrell’s acclaimed Knight Rise Skyspace. SMoCA is open until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission is free on Thursday and after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Encore Bar When you arrive, relax in the Center’s spacious Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium. The Encore Bar offers a variety of cocktails and refreshments for your enjoyment.

Before the show, pre-order your drinks at the bar and they will be ready for you at intermission.

Follow Your Art Arrive early to enjoy the many restaurants, galleries and shops of Old Town Scottsdale, or take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped, art-filled park. Take a selfie at Scottsdale Public Art’s worldfamous LOVE sculpture. Check out one-of-a-kind, family-friendly exhibitions at the Gallery @ The Library, Scottsdale Civic Center, or the Young @ Art Gallery.

The Store @ The Center Shop@SMoCA Bring home a memento of your experience, or find the perfect gift for someone special. The Center’s Store is open seven days a week – and before, during and after most events. Purchases are tax free, and members enjoy a 10 percent discount. Gift wrapping and shipping are also available.

Support the Arts To learn more about becoming an underwriter, contact Kathy Joyce, director of development, at 480-874-4685.

Host Your Event Here!

The Center and SMoCA offer the perfect venues for a variety of indoor and outdoor events.

Start your planning today! Visit the Box Office or call 480-874-4604 for more information.

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DIRECTIONS

Be Our Guest We want you to enjoy a welcoming, inspiring experience every time you visit. Trained volunteer ushers and concierges are available to answer questions and provide assistance during events at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Member and Patron Services Box Office is open daily and through intermission for most events: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.

Terms and Conditions All tickets are subject to the terms and conditions posted on ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.

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Ticket Fees and Exchanges

Accessibility

The Center offers performance accommodations to enhance your A per-ticket service fee applies to most orders, including phone, walk- experience, including: up, email, fax, mail and online orders. • Wheelchair-Accessible Seating Ticket Price Service Fee $0-$10.00 $0 $10.01-$20.00 $1.00 $20.01 and above $3.00 • Ticket and fee refunds are not allowed unless event is canceled and not rescheduled.

• Fees support operations and facility maintenance projects at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

• A $6-per-ticket exchange fee applies for all exchanged tickets and is waived only for premier members.

• Assistive-Listening Devices • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation* • Live-Audio Description* • Open Captioning* • Braille Programs* * Two weeks advance notice required. Please request services when ordering your tickets through the Member and Patron Services Box Office.

Call 480-499-TKTS (8587) for more information.

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MEMBERSHIP Never before has an arts organization in this region been able to offer you so much in one total arts package – everything from world-class contemporary art exhibitions and events; live performances from classical to jazz to pop, Broadway, dance, theater and comedy; an internationally recognized public art program; fantastic arts festivals; and expansive education and outreach initiatives. We have incomparable numbers as well – nearly 400,000 people experience our events every year; 40,000 young people are involved in our education programs; we present nearly 2,000 events annually – and we create all of this for you!

• Member Discount: Friends-level members and above save $8 off most premium tickets • Early Ticket Access: Our members can purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public • Priority Seating: Members can select premium seats for most performances • Free tickets to Scottsdale Arts Festival And much more!

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For more information, please call Member and Patron Services at 480-499-TKTS (8587).

Receive email notices and Scottsdale Arts newsletters Early ticket buying and priority seating Free unlimited admission to SMoCA Ticket discounts on most premium events 15 percent discount in the Center and SMoCA stores Free tickets to the Scottsdale Arts Festival Member VIP Tent Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) Six free guest passes for SMoCA admission Season-long recognition in the Center’s programs and digital donor display Waived service fees for ticket purchases and exchanges Invitations to exclusive Scottsdale Arts events throughout the season

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Thank You, Corporate Partners Platinum

Gold GAINEY RANCH FINANCIAL CENTER

Silver

Supporting Partners David Frank Designs

Become a Corporate Partner, call 480-425-5353

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Ticket fees and restrictions apply. All prices, events, artists, programs, dates and times are subject to change. See complete details, terms and conditions at ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.

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Monday, August 7

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Tickets On Sale

IT’S SHOWTIME!

Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Featuring Seth Rudetsky as Pianist and Host