2019–20 spring issue
Jacob Jonas The Company, January 31, 2020
Season at a Glance January – March Sunday A’Fair January 10–12 Detour Company Theatre January 14 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel January 16–26 Sex N’ the City January 19 Verona Quartet with Daniel Hsu, piano January 21 Talk Cinema January 24 Laura Osnes with Seth Rudetsky January 28 Anne–Sophie Mutter January 31 Jacob Jonas The Company February 4 Talk Cinema February 7 Smokestack Lightning February 8 Rusty Ferracane February 8–9 Cirque Éloize – HOTEL February 11 Arizona Storytellers Project February 14 Malpaso Dance Company February 15 Kat Edmonson February 18 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel February 20 One of These Nights February 21 Blues Detour February 22–23 The Spouse Whisperer February 22 Stefon Harris and Blackout February 23 The Chieftains: The Irish Goodbye February 25 – March 1 Assisted Living: The Musical® February 28 Ballet Hispánico March 1 ASU Symphony Orchestra March 3 Talk Cinema March 5 and 7 Native Trails
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March 7 Gershwin Piano Quartet March 8 Glenn Miller Orchestra March 10 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel March 13 Anderson & Roe, Piano Duo March 13–15 Scottsdale Arts Festival March 20 Spanish Brass with Chano Domínguez March 20 With a Song in My Heart: A Tribute to Doris Day March 21 Paris the Show! March 27 Bossa Nova 77 March 29 Charles Lewis Quartet March 29 MusicaNova Orchestra April 4 International Jazz Day Arizona April 6 ASU Gospel Choir and Chamber Winds April 7 Arizona Storytellers Project April 11 Las Chollas Peligrosas April 11 Alassane April 14 Talk Cinema April 15 Marc Cohn May 2 Villalobos Brothers and Mariachi Reynas May 3 Scottsdale Chorus May 3 Jazz Con Alma May 12 Talk Cinema May 15 The SunPunchers May 15 Courtney Cotter King June 10 Arizona Storytellers Project June 12 Las Calakas June 10 AJ Odneal
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Santa Fe Excursions
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Rental Program
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The Store @ the Center
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New Civic Center Park
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Coming Up
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Dear Friends, Welcome to 2020 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts! As the newest member of the management team at this beautiful performing arts center, I have the pleasure of working closely with our creative and passionate staff to ensure the performances we provide are meeting the needs of the entire Scottsdale community. We do this by presenting a variety of genres, from classical concerts, Broadway performances, and contemporary dance to contemporary circus performances, singer/ songwriters, jazz, and everything in between—at a variety of prices to help make these performances accessible to all. This is our third performance guide this season—and we have added even more exciting shows to our schedule. These new performances include the Jazz Lounge series in Stage 2, additional artists in our Live & Local series, Sunday A’Fair performers, the United States premiere of the Gershwin Piano Quartet in partnership with Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, and much more. Make sure to check out the 50th anniversary Scottsdale Arts Festival! The Scottsdale Civic Center Park is fully open, and the Festival will return to its full glory to celebrate this milestone. There are many special activities planned and there is no place more beautiful than the Scottsdale Civic Center in the spring. Come out and enjoy sunshine, art, music, dance, and more. Proceeds from the Festival help underwrite programming for Scottsdale Arts. The Center is a branch of Scottsdale Arts, and we are proud to work alongside Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art, and Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation. As partners, we explore synergies among our programs and work together to provide even deeper and more meaningful engagements with our audiences. Together, we embrace the arts throughout Scottsdale. Whether you are a longtime supporter of the Center or are learning about us for the first time, we are excited to share these performances with you and to have you in our theater! Sincerely,
Meribeth Reeves Managing Director Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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Sunday A’Fair
Free Concerts in the Park
January 12, 19, 26 February 16, 23 March 1, 8, 22, 29 Noon – 4 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center Park The 33rd season of the popular and free outdoor concert series and art market features homegrown Arizona talent plus special, national guest performers! Bring a blanket, your family, and friends (yes, even the furry ones). Food and drinks are available for purchase. Visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org/events for more information about our performers!
HopiToWa
Sunday, January 19 Peace and Community Day
HopiToWa Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Darryl Tonemah 2–4 p.m.
Whitney Jones
Sunday, January 12 Miguel Melgoza Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Whitney Jones 2–4 p.m.
Scattered Melodies
Sunday, January 26 Holly Pyle Trio Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Scattered Melodies 2–4 p.m.
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The Lucky Band
Sunday, February 16 La Familia A’Fair
Mariachi Juvenil de Mi Tierra Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Rising Sun Daughter
The Lucky Band
Sunday, March 8
2–4 p.m.
Rising Sun Daughter Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Senators 2–4 p.m.
Jimmy Pines & Washboard Jere
Sunday, February 23 Jimmy Pines & Washboard Jere Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Pick & Holler
Hot House Orchids
Sunday, March 22
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Lelea Fonua Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Hot House Orchids 2–4 p.m.
Cold Shot and the Hurricane Horns
Sunday, March 1 The Benjamin Cortez Band Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Haymarket Squares
Cold Shot and the Hurricane Horns
Sunday, March 29
2–4 p.m.
The Tumbleweeds Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Haymarket Squares 2–4 p.m.
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Detour Company Theatre January 10–12 Friday 1 and 7 p.m.; Saturday 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. Free The Center’s resident theater troupe, for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities, returns to present Disney’s Newsies and the new Detour After Dark performance, Rent School Edition, on Friday and Saturday nights. All performances offer audio description and ASL interpretation. Daytime shows are family friendly.
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Warm Romantic Music from the Far Cold North Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 In the heart of Arizona’s winter, experience heartwarming musical gems of Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Sibelius in Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel: Warm Romantic Music from the Far Cold North. Presenting Sponsor: Joan and David Goldfarb
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Sex N’ the City
A Super Unauthorized Musical Parody Thursday through Saturday, January 16–25, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $42 Sex N’ the City: A Super Unauthorized Musical Parody follows Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha on a hilarious trip to find love through New York City in the ’90s.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Verona Quartet with Daniel Hsu, piano
Sunday, January 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $19 The New York Times hails the Verona Quartet as an “outstanding ensemble of young musicians,” and they’re joining forces with 2017 Cliburn bronze medalist, pianist Daniel Hsu, for a reimagining of what classical music can be. Visit our website for specific program information. Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor: The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music Supporting Sponsor:
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The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series
Laura Osnes With Seth Rudetsky Friday, January 24, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45
Join Seth Rudetsky for an intimate concert and conversation with some of Broadway’s biggest stars. Laura Osnes, the Tony® nominee and Broadway star of Cinderella, makes her return to Scottsdale! Signature Sponsor:
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Anne-Sophie Mutter With Lambert Orkis, piano
Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $65 Kick off the Beethoven Year with “The undisputed queen of violin playing” (The Times), Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis as the long-time collaborators pay homage to one of the greatest composers though their stunning performance of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Violin and Piano, No. 4, 5, and 9. Visit our website for additional program information. Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor: The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music
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Jacob Jonas The Company With Guest Artist, Okaidja Afroso Friday, January 31, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $18 Led by its up-and-coming namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company burst onto the West Coast dance scene in 2014. From the piers of Santa Monica to the Kennedy Center, the Company is bringing their electrifying performance to Scottsdale, featuring Crash, with an original score and live music by Okaidja Afroso. Presenting Sponsors: Betty Hum and Alan Yudell, and Karen and John Voris Signature Sponsor:
Live & Local
Smokestack Lightning
With Special Guest: Eric Ramesy Friday, February 7, 8 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $15 Smokestack Lightning is made up of all Gila River Indian Community members, who have been together since 2009. Their album Soul Left Blind was nominated for a 2011 Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for Best Blues Recording. In 2014, they came in second place in the Arizona Blues Showdown and took home a first-place win in 2015.
Talk Cinema
Tuesday, January 21, 7 p.m. Tickets: $14
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Cirque Éloize – HOTEL Saturday, February 8, 8 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $28 A driving force of Quebec culture and a leader in the contemporary circus world, Cirque Éloize presents HOTEL—a glamorous Art Deco world where circus arts, dance, live music, and song come together to tell vivid stories of impromptu encounters and life’s adventures.
Rusty Ferracane: High Standards Sunday, February 9, 2:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $25 Ferracane performs classic standards from the American Songbook and the Broadway stage.
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Malpaso Dance Company Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 In only seven years, Malpaso has become the most sought-after Cuban dance company. This performance will feature Indomitable Waltz by Aszure Barton, Ocaso by Osnel Delgado, and Elemental by Robyn Mineo Williams. Visit our website for additional performance information. Presenting Sponsors: Betty Hum and Alan Yudell, and Karen and John Voris Signature Sponsor:
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Kat Edmonson Saturday, February 15, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 Kat Edmonson embodies the spirit of the past while remaining resolutely fashionable. The Texas native and Brooklyn transplant forged her sound playing small rooms and clubs before touring worldwide and performing with Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Jamie Cullum, and Gary Clark Jr.
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Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Mistresses and Masterpieces
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 The intertwining passions of some of the most prolific composers of the Romantic era take center stage. Siegel discusses and performs music inspired by the loves in the lives of Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Bartók. Presenting Sponsor: Joan and David Goldfarb
One of These Nights Thursday, February 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35 One of These Nights takes the audience on a journey through all the Eagles’ sounds, from tasteful country rock—complete with full harmonies—to hard rocking tunes that highlight their extraordinary catalogue.
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Jazz Lounge
Blues Detour Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $24 Sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz pianist Beth Lederman and saxophonist Juli Woods play a mix of blues, jazz, and gospel, while accompanied by Steven Powell’s solid, swinging, lyrical, and entertaining vocals.
The Spouse Whisperer Saturday and Sunday, February 22–23, 3 and 7 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $39 Spend an evening with hilarious comedian Mark Cordes examining the ups and downs of dating, relationships, marriage, and divorce in The Spouse Whisperer.
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Stefon Harris and Blackout Saturday, February 22, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 Four-time GrammyŽ nominee Stefon Harris and his band Blackout, named for their rejection of traditional jazz definitions, embrace sleek, slinky soul, funk, and hip-hop— like Stevie Wonder rubbing elbows with George Gershwin and bop icons. 480-499-TKTS (8587)
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Sunday, February 23, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $58 Outdoor at the Amphitheater The six-time Grammy® winners and cultural ambassadors take the stage with special guests Firestorm Chorale on their final musical journey.
Concert Under the Stars
The Chieftains The Irish Goodbye
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Assisted Living: The Musical®
Imagine: no work, no pregnancy, and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals! They are partying at Pelican Roost, the full-service retirement community that is home to the 18 different characters played by the show’s two performers.
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An Instant Fan Favorite!
February 25 – March 1 Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday at 2 p.m. Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets: $35
Ballet Hispánico Friday, February 28, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $19 America’s leading Latino dance company, Ballet Hispánico, has brought people together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through dance for nearly 50 years. Don’t miss this performance featuring works by all female choreographers. Visit our website for additional performance information. Presenting Sponsors: Betty Hum and Alan Yudell, and Karen and John Voris Signature Sponsor: Supporting Sponsor:
The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series
Norm Lewis With Seth Rudetsky Friday, March 6, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45
Join Seth Rudetsky for an intimate concert and conversation with some of Broadway’s biggest stars. Tony®–nominated actor Norm Lewis is best known for his performances in Porgy and Bess and The Phantom of the Opera. Signature Sponsor:
Susan Rollins and Paul Garry
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Native Trails Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Noon Scottsdale Civic Center Park Free Native Trails takes audiences on a cultural journey to the First Nations of Arizona and North America through Native music, dance, and art. These performances highlight traditional instruments, colorful dances, and customary attire to share the stories of Southwestern tribes, including the Hopi, DinĂŠ (Navajo), Hualapai, and San Carlos Apache. Presenting Sponsor: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
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Jazz Lounge
Celebrating Billie Holiday Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $24 Sherry Robson pays tribute to Lady Day with Beth Lederman on piano.
Gershwin Piano Quartet
A special benefit concert with Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55 The Gershwin Piano Quartet performs, arranges, and improvises on some of Gershwin’s most popular songs and orchestral works, such as “Rhapsody in Blue,” Porgy and Bess, “An American in Paris,” and more. The original versions are reworked by the quartet members for the unusual cast of four grand pianos. Enhance your experience with an artist meet and greet for $100, $25 of which is tax-deductible. Visit our website for more information. 480-499-TKTS (8587)
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday, March 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40 From “Moonlight Serenade” to “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” relive some of the most popular music of the 1940s as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Scottsdale!
Keyboard Conversations® With Jeffrey Siegel
Fascinatin’ Rhythms! Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 Enjoy the syncopated music of Gershwin and Scott Joplin, zesty polkas of Stravinsky and Shostakovich, and stirring marches of Prokofiev and John Philip Sousa. Presenting Sponsor: Dr. and Mrs. David Goldfarb
ASU Concerts @ The Center
Symphony Orchestra Sunday, March 1, 4 p.m. Tickets: $10
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Talk Cinema
Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. Tickets: $14
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Anderson & Roe, Piano Duo Friday, March 13, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $19 Their critically acclaimed albums on the Steinway label top the Billboard charts, and their music videos have been nominated for EmmyŽ Awards, so it’s no surprise that Anderson & Roe Piano Duo is here to make classical music a relevant and powerful force in modern society. Visit our website for specific program information. Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor: The Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music
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Through the Decades
Celebrating our Golden Anniversary with a look back at music, art, and entertainment of years past.
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March 13–15 Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $12 single day admission | $20 two day admission | $6 for current students with I.D. Admission is free for kids 12 and under, and for Scottsdale Arts ONE Members For 50 years, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has brought world-class art, live music, and tasty eats to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and is recognized as one of the top art fairs in America. Attracting nearly 25,000 loyal visitors annually, guests will enjoy the best in visual, culinary, cultural, and performing arts throughout the beautiful 20-acre Scottsdale Civic Center Park. The Festival showcases nearly 200 jury-selected artists from the United States and abroad, ranging from painting, sculpture, glass, and ceramics to jewelry, photography, and other media. Festivalgoers will enjoy live music and entertainment under the sun as a central part of the Scottsdale Arts Festival, and they can explore hands-on activities for all ages, giant yard games, museum visits, and more. Fireweather Studio brings its all-inclusive, interactive installation Camp Dreamtree to the Community Arts Studio. Kids can enjoy this bright and colorful world, filled with self-guided and artist-led activities. Foodies, feeling hungry? Don’t worry; the Festival brings culinary eats directly to you with a lineup of exceptional gourmet food trucks and eateries from across the Valley. The Festival is a major fundraiser for Scottsdale Arts, and proceeds support the dynamic and diverse performances, exhibitions, installations, and arts education and outreach programs presented by Scottsdale Arts.
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Spanish Brass
with Chano DomĂnguez Friday, March 20, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36 Spanish Brass, dynamic and admired brass group, and Chano DomĂnguez, celebrated jazz pianist and composer, share their talents on stage during a performance featuring works composed and arranged for brass.
Jazz Lounge
With a Song in My Heart: A Tribute to Doris Day Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $25 Jan Sandwich and friends pay tribute to the late actress, singer, and animal welfare activist.
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Paris the Show! Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 Paris the Show! is a vibrant tribute to the greatest French singers, from Edith Piaf to Charles Trenet, and it exports the charm and the essence of the City of Light for the whole world to enjoy.
Jazz Lounge
Bossa Nova 77
A Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ivan Lins Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $25 Al Alabado (vocals), Artie Grijalva (guitar), Adrian Goldenthal (bass), Beth Lederman (piano), and Emerson Laffey (percussion) come together for an evening celebrating the musical styles of Brazil and featuring the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, BossaNova 77, and more. 480-499-TKTS (8587)
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Charles Lewis Quartet featuring Alice Tatum Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $25 It’s a Phoenix jazz reunion when Charles Lewis (piano) and Alice Tatum (vocals) team up with Frank Smith (flute/ saxophone) for an afternoon of old and new favorites.
MusicaNova Orchestra
Music with a Voice: Heroic Figures and Everyday People Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $33 MusicaNova Orchestra returns to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a bold concert featuring new, neglected, and traditional works, from Beethoven and Mendelssohn to MusicaNova’s Composition Fellow Maumi Kimura Meguro.
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International Jazz Day Arizona Presented in partnership with International Jazz Day Foundation
Saturday, April 4, Noon – 6 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center Park Free Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with performances by Donald Harrison, Nayo Jones, Carlos Rivas, and New Orleans jazz trumpetr Mario Abney. Sponsored by the City of Scottsdale
ASU Concerts @ The Center
Gospel Choir and Chamber Winds
Monday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10
Talk Cinema
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Las Chollas Peligrosas Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15 All-female, Phoenix sextet Las Chollas Peligrosas draws upon multiple subgenres of traditional Latin music, from rancheras to mariachi to Cumbia and everything in between—even hints of Old-World folk.
Live & Local
Alassane Saturday, April 11, 8:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $15 The trio behind Alassane will take audiences on a musical journey of contemporary art-rock, influenced by prog-jazz.
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Marc Cohn Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $38 Grammy® winner Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters with songs like “Walking in Memphis.”
The Soul of Mexico
With Villalobos Brothers and Mariachi Reynas Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39 The Soul of Mexico brings together Villalobos Brothers and Mariachi Reynas de Los Angeles® for an unforgettable performance. The acclaimed contemporary Mexican ensemble Villalobos Brothers takes the stage with leading female mariachi musicians from Mariachi Reynas de Los Angeles®. 480-499-TKTS (8587)
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Feels Like Home
An Evening with the Scottsdale Chorus Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Tickets start at $30 The six-time-world-champion Scottsdale Chorus provides joyful entertainment that is sure to please any audience.
Jazz Lounge
Jazz Con Alma Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $24 Translated as Jazz with Soul or Jazz with Spirit, Jazz Con Alma provides just that, mixing the creativity and integrity at the heart of jazz with Latin rhythms and solid grooves with Beth Lederman (keyboards), Felix Sainz (bass, vocals), Emerson Laffey (drums), Joe Garcia (percussion), and special guest Heather Jakeman (vocals).
Talk Cinema
Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m. Tickets: $14
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Live & Local
The SunPunchers Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15 The SunPunchers deliver a signature desert roots sound that is grounded in Americana but not afraid of a little genre-bending.
Live & Local
Courtney Cotter King Friday, May 15, 8:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $15 Courtney Cotter King’s smooth vocals and artistry at the piano drives her blue-eyed soul/alternative singer-songwriter genre. 480-499-TKTS (8587)
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Las Calakas Friday, June 12, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15 Las Calakas are an energetic Cumbia fusion band who love to party and to make people dance! The group is also the founder of the Phoenix Cumbia pachangas known as “CUMBIA TILL YOU DROP.”
Live & Local
AJ Odneal Friday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. Stage 2 Tickets start at $15 Indie folk singer/songwriter AJ Odneal’s sound is heavily influenced by pop and jazz. While performing, the guitar and ukulele accompany her smooth vocals and engaging lyrics.
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Scottsdale Arts is proud to partner with The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com to bring more Arizona Storytellers Project events to the beautiful Virginia G. Piper Theater during the 2019–20 season. These exceptional events feature community members sharing true, first-person stories based on the evening’s theme—addressing it literally or metaphorically. Each storyteller is unique, giving us a reason to think, challenge, embrace, and celebrate who we are as a community.
Love, Like and It’s Complicated Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m. Dating in the digital age can be exhausting, exhilarating, and downright crazy. Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com to explore stories about dating apps, true love, and everything in between.
Home Tuesday, April 7, 7 p.m. Home can be a place, a feeling, or a person. Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for stories about how we make and create a place of belonging for ourselves and the people we love.
I Made This Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m. Art, in all its forms, adds meaning to life. Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for stories about creation and putting things out into the universe.
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SIPPIN’ SERIES $70 Pair (Tickets must be purchased in the same order.) $40 Individual Explore varied regions, spirits, and concepts with professionals from Young’s Market in an intimate, fun, and educational setting. Please enjoy responsibly. Sippin’ Series is a 21+ event only.
Bubbles
Saturday, January 11, 7 p.m. Ring in the new year with sparkling wines from around the world.
Coffee Cocktails
Saturday, February 22, 7 p.m. A cup of coffee is a great way to start your day—and a fantastic way to end it (with the right recipe of course). Put a little pep in your step with our caffeinated concoctions.
Botanical Spirits
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. Spring is in full bloom with our different styles of gin and jenevers at this floralinspired Sippin’ Series.
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Tiki Cocktails
Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m. Enjoy the full flavors of the tropics with these cocktails, just in time for weekends spent by the pool.
Aperitivo Spritzes
Saturday, May 9, 7 p.m. Not all cocktails require serious commitment. Explore and enjoy the lighter side of cocktails at the last Sippin’ Series of the season.
a world of ART
awaits you in SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Scottsdale Public Art Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation
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excursions with
SCOTTSDALE ARTS
Travel enthusiasts, fine art lovers, desert dreamers, and friends of Scottsdale Arts
Join us in Santa Fe, New Mexico April 14–17 Featuring Jennifer McCabe, director and chief curator, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Delight in Southwest charm and enjoy world-class artistry in Santa Fe, “The City Different,” with Scottsdale Arts. Together, we will experience the vibrant art, culture, food, and history of the oldest capital city (founded in 1608) in the country. Designed in-house for you, no other arts organization in Arizona offers this kind of multi-art experience, getting you up close and personal to gallery owners, curators, collectors, and artists—as well as a slew of performing arts and cultural experiences to round out your travels.
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$2,500 per person (based on double occupancy) includes: •
Roundtrip airfare to Albuquerque and charter bus to Santa Fe
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Three-night hotel accommodation at Drury Hotel in Santa Fe Plaza (daily breakfast included)
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Intimate, guided talks with Jennifer McCabe and additional special guest artists
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Private home reception on Canyon Road
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Expert-led museum tours and artist-led gallery tours, including a private tour of SITE Santa Fe
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Delicious meals and private cocktail receptions at the homes and galleries of some of the most well-known collectors and gallerists in the Southwest
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Up-close performing arts experiences, including a backstage tour of the iconic Santa Fe Opera house, and a performance by Hubbard Street Dance at Lensic Arts Center
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And more to come!
Limited spots available—sign-ups are first-come, first-served! Please contact Olivia Homewood, individual giving manager, at 480-425-5353 or OliviaH@ScottsdaleArts.org.
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Host Your Event Here! The Scottsdale Arts rental program provides opportunities for businesses, community organizations, and individuals to host special events—from large trade shows, festivals, concerts, and theatrical productions to private meetings and wedding receptions—using the facilities and resources of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), and Scottsdale Civic Center Park. Proceeds support the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts and the many arts programs it presents for the City of Scottsdale.
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The Store @ the Center Come into The Store and we will help you pick out the perfect gift from our variety of unique pieces. Discover artist-made jewelry, fair trade global crafts, music, books, and more. Members of Scottsdale Arts receive 15% off all purchases at The Store. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Open evenings during most events Closed on major holidays For more information call 480-874-4644.
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ENJOY THE NEW CIVIC CENTER PARK!
After a year of closure and construction, the Civic Center Park and Drinkwater Boulevard are open to the public! Enjoy the award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival, Sunday A’Fair celebrations, and more, just in time for the best weather Arizona has to offer.
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COMING UP AT SCOTTSDALE ARTS
Whatever your passion, Scottsdale Arts has something for you. Don’t miss these additional experiences in 2020: February 14
SMoCA Spring Opening
March 13–15
50th Scottsdale Arts Festival
April 14–17
Scottsdale Arts Excursions: Santa Fe
June 12
SMoCA Summer Opening
October 16
SMoCA Fall Opening
November 6–15
Canal Convergence
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SCOTTSDALE ARTS LEARNING & INNOVATION
Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation seeks to build a strong, vibrant community through the arts. Its high-quality exhibitions, programs, and events foster dialogue, promote tolerance, invoke wonder, and build connections. Matinee performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, guided tours at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), handson workshops at community centers, artist residencies in local schools, and creative aging programs at senior centers serve more than 30,000 students and adults annually.
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Corporate Partners Become part of the arts! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, planned giving, or the Corporate Partners program, please contact Darcy Hill, director of development, at 480-874-4620 or DarcyH@ScottsdaleArts.org.
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CATWALK LOUNGE Arrive Early and Elevate Your Experience
Connect with friends and enjoy the view in the exclusive Catwalk Lounge overlooking the Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium before select performances. Includes light hors d’oeuvres and one alcoholic beverage of your choice or unlimited nonalcoholic beverages. Admission is $12 Catwalk Lounge is available at the following performances: The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series:
Laura Osness with Seth Rudetsky January 24, 6:30 p.m.
Ballet Hispánico February 28, 6:30 p.m. The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series:
Anne-Sophie Mutter January 28, 6:00 p.m.
Norm Lewis with Seth Rudetsky March 6, 6:30 p.m.
Jacob Jonas The Company January 31, 6:30 p.m.
Paris the Show! March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Cirque Éloize – HOTEL February 8, 6:30 p.m.
Marc Cohn April 15, 6:00 p.m.
Malpaso Dance Company February 14, 6:30 p.m.
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Diverse Experiences, Priority Ticketing, Unlimited Opportunities
ONE Membership
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Become an insider with a ONE Membership to Scottsdale Arts! A ONE Membership offers more events and experiences than any other arts membership in the Valley. From world-class contemporary art exhibitions and genre-spanning live performances to an internationally recognized public art program, fantastic festivals, and expansive education and outreach initiatives. Your ONE Membership makes our unique art experiences possible and provides world-class arts education and experiences to thousands of residents every year.
Receive email notices and Scottsdale Arts newsletters Early ticket buying and priority seating Free unlimited admission to SMoCA Free tickets to the Scottsdale Arts Festival and access to the Member VIP Tent 10% ticket discount on more premium events (additional 5% discount on subscriptions) 15% discount in the Center and SMoCA stores Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) Limited free guest passes for SMoCA admission Season-long recognition in the Center’s programs, digital donor display, and annual report Waived service fees for ticket purchases and exchanges Invitations to exclusive Scottsdale Arts events throughout the season * All benefits are subject to change
JOIN NOW to be at the heart of the arts! Visit ScottsdaleArts.org/Ways-To-Give/ or call 480-499-8587 to become a member today!
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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. Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m. Monday: Open events only: 4 p.m. – intermission during most events. Closed on all major holidays.
Accessibility
The Center offers performance accommodations to enhance your experience, including: •
Wheelchair-Accessible Seating
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Assistive-Listening Devices
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation*
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Live-Audio Description*
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Open Captioning*
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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.
Terms and Conditions All tickets are subject to the terms and conditions posted on ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.
Ticket Discounts, Fees and Exchanges
Groups save more and have more fun! Save at least $60 on ticket prices and fees when purchasing 10 or more tickets in one transaction for most events. Larger groups save even more. Group discounts are not available online; contact the box office to order your group tickets. Per-ticket facility fees applies to most orders, including phone, walk-up, email, fax, mail, and online orders. Base Fees Print-at-Home $0 Will Call Per Order $2.00 Snail Mail Per Order $3.00 Per Ticket Exchange Fee* $6.00 Subscriptions per package $8.00 Walk Up and Phone Service Fee $0.01–$9.99 $1.50 $10.00–$19.99 $2.50 $20.00–$34.99 $3.50 $35.00 and above $4.50 Online Service Fee Service Fee $0.01–$9.99 $1.25 $10.00–$19.99 $2.25 $20.00–$34.99 $3.25 $35.00 and above $4.25 *Free for subscribers and members
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Fees support operations and facility maintenance projects at Scottsdale Arts and its divisions. Ticket and fee refunds are not allowed unless an event or performance is canceled and not rescheduled. A $6-per-ticket exchange fee applies for all exchanged tickets and is waived only for President’s Club members and current subscribers.
On-Demand Ticket Pricing Ticket prices for performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts vary based on demand. Buy your tickets now, and lock in the lowest price!
Seating Maps
Visit Seatmaps.ScottsdaleArts.org to view all seating charts and views from seats.
Amphitheater
Enjoy a concert under the stars in this popular outdoor venue, which accommodates up to 2,000 people on a sloped grass lawn offering excellent views of the stage. Ticket holders with lawn seating are advised to bring low-rise chairs or blankets. As food and beverages are sold at the venue, no outside food or beverages are allowed. We also ask that you leave all pets at home, as they will not be allowed into the venue.
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Seats
Upper Box Seats
Path/Stairs
Scan with mobile device for driving directions
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Scottsdale Arts Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.� - Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island
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