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ON STAGE “Captain Jack’s Space Attack,” Sat., Dec. 6, S55. Space 55’s late-night show returns with more of the adventures of Captain Jack and his band as they explore the galaxy after the destruction of Earth in the year 3013. “Rejoice and Sing!,” Sat., Dec. 6, and Sun., Dec. 7, SDC. Be a part of this annual tradition as the audience is invited to join the chorale in singing carols to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. “Melissa Etheridge: This is M.E. Tour,” Tues., Dec. 9, MAC. Melissa Etheridge, who has won Academy and Grammy awards, will perform songs from her new album, “This is M.E.,” as well as hits like “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “I Want to Come Over.” Etheridge will share personal stories about her remarkable journey and the inspiration behind her songs. With Alexander Cardinale. “The SnowCat,” Sat., Dec. 13, CCA. An original musical production by flugelhornist and composer Dmitri Matheny, “The SnowCat” is the heartwarming tale of a little girl’s search for her wandering white cat on a chilly afternoon. “Mythbusters: Behind the Myths,” Tues., Dec. 16, MAC. Jamie Hyneman
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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX and Adam Savage are back at it again with the return of their popular tour. Their new show promises to be an outrageous evening of entertainment featuring brand new on-stage experiments, behind-the-scenes stories and some all-time favorites. “Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2014,” Wed., Dec. 17, MAC. Dave Koz makes a visit on his Christmas tour, bringing with him guitar and vocalist, Jonathan Butler, singer songwriter ’80s hit man Christopher Cross and rhythm and blues great Maysa. Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, Fri., Dec. 19, and Sat., Dec. 20, DS. The Ahwatukee Foothills Ballet cast features dancers from all around the Valley. “A Bloody Mary Christmas,” through Sun., Dec. 21, S55. A holiday musical for people who hate the holidays and musicals. Sun City retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink themselves silly as they battle a heartless homeowner’s association that tries to evict them from their condo on Christmas Eve. “An Irish Christmas,” Sat., Dec. 20, MAC. This popular show features dancing through the generations
over brooms and on half doors, performances of “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “Carol of the Bells,” music of the pipes, flutes, fiddles, button accordion and more. Zoppé Family Circus, Thurs., Dec. 26, to Sun., Jan. 4, CCA. The circus comes to town as the Zoppé family, which has been performing for 170 years and six generations, brings this intimate one-ring circus to Chandler Center for the Arts’ West Lawn. “Escape to the Orient,” Wed., Dec. 31, MDN. Swedish Grammy-nominated music producer and DJ Adrian Lux, known for his single track hit “Teenage Crime,” as well as “Can’t Sleep,” “Damaged” and “Wild Child” will perform hits at this New Year’s Eve celebration. “Paula Poundstone’s New Year’s Eve,” Wed., Dec. 31, MAC. Paula Poundstone, known from television, radio, stages across the country—and as a regular panelist on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me...”—helps audiences celebrate New Year’s Eve with laughter. Fab Four, Fri., Jan. 16, MAC. The ultimate tribute band pays homage to The Beatles.
CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www.chandlercenter.org DS—Dance Studio 111 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 706-6040, www.dancestudio111.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.mesaartscenter.com MDN—Maya Day + Nightclub 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale Tickets: www.MayaClubAZ.com, www.sletickets.com S55—Space 55 636 E. Pierce St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 663-4032, www.space55.org SDC—Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa and Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley Tickets: (480) 305-4538, www.sonorandesertchorale.org