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improvMANIA plans to make Chandler laugh BY TRACY HOUSE
The comedy club improvMANIA has taken up residence in downtown Chandler and is ready to provide fun, family-filled entertainment in its new home. The comedy troupe, which has been performing around the Valley at various venues, opened a club at 250 S. Arizona Ave., next to Gangplank and across the street from City Hall. Excited about the new venture, owners David and Colleen Specht are Chandler residents who wanted to provide another form of entertainment for the flourishing area. The couple started producing shows around downtown Chandler in May 2009. “We started five years ago at Art on Boston,” Colleen explains. “We’ve had a lot of different spaces that we’ve done shows in.” The decision to open their own venue was based, in part, on wanting to stay local and provide a place for families to come enjoy a comedy act. ImprovMANIA is planning 7:30 p.m. shows every Friday and Saturday night beginning Saturday, Sept. 13. Shows run about 75 minutes. The venue will have a stage, concessions and seating for 80-plus people. “We want to provide a really nice theater experience for people,” David says. It was important to the Spechts to host a family-friendly event. “We have a 4-year-old and a 2-yearold,” Colleen says. “We’re family oriented
MESSIN’ AROUND: The improvMANIA troupe is ready to take the stage and entertain at the new downtown venue beginning Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets are $10. STSN photo by Tracy House
ourselves. We’ve been performing so long we know what it’s like to do a show where my grandma can’t come to it, and it stinks. People always think they want a dirty show, until you’re sitting there, and you don’t. Family friendly is good for everybody. It’s not family friendly geared toward kids. It’s family friendly geared toward everybody. It’s smart. It’s not that low-grade humor that you don’t want to sit next to your grandmother and listen to.” Colleen and David have been performing together for years, even getting engaged on stage. “It’s kind of in our blood,” David says. “It’s our hobby. It’s what we do
together.” The 11-person troupe includes two teenagers and a myriad of players from various backgrounds. “Almost everybody in the troupe is a teacher,” David says, including Colleen before staying home to care for their two children. In addition to the comedy shows, improvMANIA will also be holding improv classes, with the first adult class beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17. “The goal is to take somebody from scratch, who thinks they might want to do this, to a live performance for their family and friends on week six,” David explains. “It’s a big
step for someone who walks into intro to improv.” An acting or stage background isn’t necessary to be part of the classes. “Usually the best people are ones who don’t think they’re going to be any good at it,” David says. Colleen adds, “This is not just for people who want to perform improv, either. It’s for people who want to loosen up and be more social, or learn to speak in front of people, have more confidence. Be a good salesperson. It teaches a lot of those skills also.” She adds that the teen classes teach confidence and being comfortable in who you are. Part of what the Spechts will be teaching in the classes is the technique of improv. “Once you know the technique of improv you can get up and do a show,” Colleen says. “Our group that we have works so well together, I think even if we didn’t rehearse we could do a show.” improvMANIA shows are high energy and fast-paced with audience participation, likened to “Whose Line is it Anyway.” The Spechts say that they enjoy celebrating events with audience. “We love when SEE IMPROVMANIA PAGE 64
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Renowned flugelhornist celebrates CD release BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
A protégé of legendary trumpeter and flugelhornist Art Farmer, Chandler musician Dmitri Matheny says he doesn’t feel he deserves the reviews he’s received. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players,” while JAZZIZ writes he’s “unquestionably a master.” “It’s a little bit intimidating,” Matheny says with a sigh. “Just yesterday the Sacramento Bee wrote a beautiful piece. “I don’t always feel we deserve all these accolades. I studied under this wonderful jazz flugelhorn player Art Farmer. He was such an amazing musician. He was an historically important, significant guy and yet super humble. I don’t know that he received some of the things I’ve been blessed with. It’s crazy to me. I’m not half the musician that he was. It’s a lot to live up to.” Matheny is showing off his live chops on his latest album “Sagebrush Rebellion,” which was released on Aug. 9. Swinging by home on a year-long U.S. tour, Matheny is hosting a CD release party and performance at The Nash in Phoenix on Saturday, Sept. 20. His live band features pianist Nick Manson, bassist Chris Finet and drummer Dom Moio. “It’s kind of an interesting project, this one,” Matheny says of “Sagebrush Rebellion.” “In the past, I’ve written a bunch of material. I usually have some sort of organizing theme. One album that I did was all music of the moon. Another album is a
lot of hard-bop stuff from a certain era of jazz. This time, we’re doing a live show in San Diego.” Matheny—who was accompanied by pianist Manson, bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Duncan Moore on the album— was approached by an independent jazz label representative who asked him if he could record Matheny’s show in San Diego. He said, “Yes.” “Then I forgot about it,” he says. “But then everything just happened. The show was beautiful, and the band played really well. My teacher used to say, ‘If you’re the smartest cat in the room, you’re in the wrong room. You always want to surround yourself with talents greater than your own. You can feel fearless. You can do anything because they prop you up.’” It was one of those nights, Matheny added. “I was in a good mood,” he explains. “The crowd was great. (The record company representative) said, ‘Check it out. This is gorgeous.’ We didn’t even really edit it. We mastered it, and turned it into a record.”
Longtime goal Born on Dec. 25, 1965, in Nashville, Matheny was raised in Georgia before his family moved to Tucson, where his father took a job as a teacher. Attracted to his father’s collection of jazz and classical LP records, Matheny began piano lessons at age 5 and switched to the trumpet at age 9. While in his teens, he fell in love with the flugelhorn and left home
to attend Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy and then Boston’s Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated magna cum laude in 1989. After private studies with Carmine Caruso in New York City, Matheny became the protégé of Farmer, a formative relationship that lasted over a decade, according to his bio. At 29, after launching a busy recording career on the West Coast, Matheny made his New York debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, then began touring internationally. When Farmer died in 1999, Matheny acquired his mentor’s copper-bell flugelhorn. With more than 60 recordings in his discography, Matheny says “Sagebrush Rebellion” is his 10th as a leader. “We’re able to do this for a living,” he says. “It’s nice to play music for people, travel around and make friends.” Dmitri Matheny Group performs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Admission is $15; $12 for seniors ages 60 and older and Jazz in Arizona members; and $5 for students with ID. For more information, call (602) 795-0464 or visit www.thenash.org or www.dmitrimatheny.com. For a full list of shows, see www.dmitrimatheny.com/tour. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@santansun. com.
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Festival celebrates harvest, Chinese culture The Chandler Center for the Arts will host the 2014 Mid-Autumn Chinese Dance and Art Festival, celebrating with a Chinese dance performance on the main stage and free public activities, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with free arts and crafts in the CCA lobby. Presented by the Eastern Art Academy and the ASU Confucius Institute, the day honors the Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a centuriesold harvest celebration observed in several Asian cultures as a time to appreciate the harvest and spend quality time with family and friends. Watching the full moon, eating traditional moon cakes and taking in themed performances are all common parts of the celebration. Guests are invited to experience a variety of cultural activities at the Chandler festivities including a Chinese calligraphy mini-workshop, musical instrument demonstration, photo exhibition and more in the lobby. A Chinese Dance Celebration will follow at 4 p.m. for $15. The familyfriendly performance explores the
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CULTURAL CRAFTS: Chinese-themed arts and crafts will be offered for free at the 2014 Mid-Autumn Chinese Dance and Art Festival. Submitted photo
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Seattle singer makes area debut at SanTan Brewing Company BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Seattle singer Jacob Cummings is scheduled to perform at SanTan Brewing Company on Sept. 12, and he’s trusting the word of a shady salesman in Oregon that it’s a great place to play. “I was at a gas station talking to some random person trying to sell me some miracle wash for a car,” recalls the 23-yearold University of Idaho alumnus. “He said, ‘Oh, you’re touring? Where are you going?’ I told him, ‘Chandler.’ When I told him where I was playing, he was so excited. He said it was his favorite place in Chandler. Score. I’m taking the word of a guy selling me magical spray for my car.” Cummings is on his first U.S. tour, which also includes a Phoenix stop on Sept. 13. Performing solo acoustic, Cummings will showcase his debut EP, “Hopeless Love Songs,” as well as select covers. “Expect to have a good time,” he says about his shows. “I want people—if they’ve had a good day or a bad day prior to it—to be in the moment and have a good time with me. “I want it to be date night. I just want to hang out and play some music and hopefully they’ll enjoy the tunes. I play a wide variety of music from old Bill Withers, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ to Al Green to Macklemore’s ‘Thrift Shop’ on acoustic guitar and Nelly’s ‘Ride Wit Me.’ I don’t
want to be pigeonholed.” Those various artists are represented in his list of influences as well. One person he really looks up to is John Mayer. “I really love his music,” Cummings says. “I found him a little late—in college. I thought, ‘This is amazing stuff.’ Someone gave me the ‘Continuum’ album. I just dove right into the music. I try to take a little of what he does and put it into my music.” Motown played a big part in the formative years of his music career. But, again, not one to be stereotyped, he pulls an unusual influence out of his pocket. “I remember when I was a kid, my first album I ever recall listening to was ‘AC/ DC Live,’” he says with a laugh. “My dad said, ‘Here. Check this out.’ We were in his office with the loud Bose speakers and he cranked it up to 11. I was enthralled ever since then. “I can remember hearing ‘Thunderstruck’ and Angus Young just started playing that riff. I thought, ‘Oh wow. That’s so cool. What’s that sound?’ Whenever I have a couple drinks in me, I try to imitate Angus Young skipping with the guitar. It turns out horrible. I’m not very graceful.” The tour, Cummings says, is serving as a springboard to further his career. “Right now I’m trying to get the name out there,” he says. “I don’t mind starving
SEATTLE SINGER: Jacob Cummings is scheduled to perform at SanTan Brewing Company at 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Admission is free. Submitted photo and sleeping in my van. If I bring other people, I feel obligated to feed them and not sleep in a van.” Jacob Cummings performs at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at SanTan Brewing Company, 8 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Admission is free. For more information, call (480) 917-8700. He is also set to take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Fiddler’s Dream, 1702 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Cover charge is $8. Call (602) 9979795 for more information. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.
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Explore colorful past of the ‘LBD’ A piece of clothing iconic everywhere, from runways and famous fashion designers to closets everywhere—the “little black dress�—is on display at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler, through Saturday, Oct. 25, in “The Little Black Dress: Through the Decades.� The exhibit celebrates the well-known staple from several eras and designers and examine how the versatile dress has been reimagined and redesigned over the years. Examples of all kinds of “LBDs� will be on display, from understated and simple to glamorous and over-the-top. The display will showcase the beginning of the phenomenon in 1926 with an exhibit of the simple, elegant Coco Chanel dress that started it all with a photo in American Vogue. The exhibit will also include dresses from Gilbert Adrian, Geoffrey Beene, Mr. Blackwell, Bill Blass, Donald Brooks, Pierre Cardin, Coco Chanel, Victor Costa, Hubert de Givenchy, Christian Dior, Tom Ford for Gucci, James Galanos, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rudi Gernreich, Howard Greer, Roy Halston, North Beach Leather Michael Hoban, Peggy Hunt, Marc Jacobs, Norma Kamali, Patrick Kelly, Bud Kilpatrick, Don Loper, Franco Moschino,
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ICONIC DRESS: Examples of the famous “little black dress,� from the original Chanel to a work by designer Roy Halston and much more, will be on display. Submitted photo
Todd Oldham, Emilio Pucci, Helen Rose, Maggie Rouf, Alfred Shaheen, Gloria Swanson, William Travilla, Emanuel Ungaro, Gianni Versace, Dan Werle, Yohji Yamamoto and local designers Galina Couture, Angela Johnson and Joy Li. All examples of the little black dress in this exhibition are on loan from Fashion by Robert Black of Scottsdale. The exhibits are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about the Vision Gallery, call (480) 782-2695 or visit www. visiongallery.org.
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people come in and it’s their birthday or anniversary,â€? Colleen says. “Then we really pick on them.â€? David adds, “People will come up and tell us, ‘It’s my wife’s birthday.’ We may not embarrass you, but we’re going to get something out of you...it’s going to be a special night for you.â€? To help with the construction and refurbishing costs, improvMANIA has a Kickstarter program going on until Sept. 9, trying to raise $7,900. Money raised will be used for ďŹ xtures, including signage, chairs, a stage, a sound system, publicity and a lighting system. Buying tickets to performances in advance goes toward the Kickstarter program Show tickets are $10 with movie-type concessions available. The improvMANIA theater is available for rentals and private or corporate parties as well. Staying close to the community and
providing local entertainment is the big message David and Colleen want to deliver. “We live here,â€? David says. “We want to bring entertainment here, so that your entertainment dollars don’t have to go to Tempe and Scottsdale.â€? “We have all the great restaurants down here (downtown),â€? Colleen adds. “Now you can hang out after and do something.â€? To view more information about improvMANIA, visit www.improvmania. net or Facebook at, www.facebook. com/improvMANIA. To ďŹ nd out more about the Kickstarter program or make a donation go to www.kickstarter.com/ projects/552677239/improvmania-improvcomedy-theater-chandler-arizona. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.
‘Wonderland!’ kicks off new EVCT season East Valley Children’s Theatre is beginning its 18th season—as well as its 10th year performing at the Mesa Arts Center—with a lively musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking Glass.� “Wonderland!, The Musical Adventures of Alice� season begins with performances Thursday, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Oct. 5. All performances run Thursday through Sunday. Featuring Isabelle Jensen of Queen Creek as Alice, the musical adaptation of Carroll’s work includes rollicking music and a variety of new characters. It is based on the book by James DeVita and the lyrics by Bill Francouer. The organization will continue its season with an audience holiday favorite, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever� by Barbara Robinson, Thursday, Dec. 4, to Sunday, Dec. 14. Playwriting contest winner “Moonprince� by Drew Ignatowski will come to the stage Thursday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 22, and the group will present an original premiere of “Arya’s Rock: A Video Game Adventure� by Mark Smolyar Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 28.
All performances are held in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children age 17 and younger, and may be purchased at the Mesa Arts Center box ofďŹ ce or by calling (480) 644-6500. Season tickets can be purchased for $40 for all four shows by calling (480) 7563828 or online at www.evct.org. East Valley Children’s Theatre is a nonproďŹ t organization that provides children ages 5 to 18 with opportunities to experience the process and product of live theatrical performances by children for children. In addition to its four main stage productions, EVCT offers classes in theater for all levels of experience. Three troupes are chosen by audition to prepare performances and then present them around the Valley at libraries, bookstores and retirement communities. Community outreach programs include live performances at Cardon Children’s Medical Center and Literature Alive, which provides free performances and books for students at Title I schools and public libraries. For more information, call (480) 7563828 or visit www.evct.org.
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Steve-O, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sun., Sept. 14, TI. Steve-O brings his wild antics to the stage.
Paul Mecurio, through Sun., Sept. 7, SUL. Mecurio, an Emmy Award-winning writer from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” brings his cutting observational humor to the stage.
P.H.I.L. Talks, Fri., Sept. 12, S55. The premiere of a new series in the spirit of TEDx Talks, but with more of a focus on local thinkers and solutions, P.H.I.L. Talks brings together some of Phoenix’s brightest minds for an informative, insightful and entertaining evening.
April Macie, through Sun., Sept. 7, TI. The hilarious red-haired beauty from “Snoop Dogg Presents: The Bad Girls of Comedy” and “Comedy Underground with Dave Attell” regales with her unique blend of funny, crazy and sexy humor. “Captain Jack’s Space Attack,” Sat., Sept. 6, S55. The late-night program by Charlie Steak and Ron Foligno returns with more of the adventures of Captain Jack and his band, Space Attack, as they explore the galaxy searching for a new home after the destruction of Earth in the year 3013. “Charlotte’s Web,” Sun., Sept. 7, through Sun., Oct 12, TCA. Back by popular demand, one of Childsplay’s most beloved productions brings the endearing piglet, Wilbur, the winsome spider, Charlotte, and their friends to the stage with a brilliant version of E.B. White’s American classic. Anthony Jeselnik, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sat., Sept. 13, SUL. The cutting comic from Comedy Central and more, brings his unique and sometimes-dark comedystyle and use of the unexpected.
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“Into the Woods,” Fri., Sept. 12, through Sun., Sept 21, ST. Greasepaint Youtheatre presents an epic fairy tale about wishes, family and the choices we make in this adaptation by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim that intertwines classic Brothers Grimm tales. Castaway Karaoke Fundraiser, Sat., Sept. 13, S55. Space 55 celebrates the beginning of cooler temps with a castaway-themed karaoke party, Tom Hanks-style. Included in the festivities are a message-in-a-bottle haiku contest, build-your-own-Wilson stations, an exchange of desert-island mixtapes, a raffle and more. Free food; adult beverages available for purchase. Old Crow Medicine Show, Sun., Sept. 14, MAC. The string band performs its rockin’ roots music. With special guests The Deslondes. Eddie Ifft, Thurs., Sept. 18, SUL. The internationally known comedian from FX’s “Legit,” Comedy Central and much more stops by for one night only.
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Lavell Crawford, Fri., Sept. 19, through Sun., Sept. 21, SUL. The award-winning actor known for playing Huell in “Breaking Bad” brings a whole new humor and energy to his stand-up routine.
Edvin Marton, Thurs., Oct. 2, MAC. The world-famous violinist—a YouTube sensation who performed at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic games and whose music is part of several skaters’ routines—performs.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Fri., Sept. 19, WHP. Jett—the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts and holder of eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Crimson and Clover”— performs.
John Caparulo, Thurs., Oct. 2, through Sun., Oct. 5, TI. Perhaps best known as the under-dressed everyman on the E! hit show, “Chelsea Lately,” Caparulo hits the stage with fresh stand-up comedy.
Australian Pink Floyd, Thurs., Sept. 25, MAC. This show presents Pink Floyd classics including “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Comfortably Numb” and “Wish You Were Here,” as well as a few surprise tracks. DSB—Tribute to Journey, Fri., Sept. 26, WHP. One of America’s top Journey tribute acts rocks the audience with the legendary band’s hits.
Latin Legends - Live, Fri., Oct., 3, WHP. A collection of some of the hottest Latin groups on tour—Malo, Tierra and Thee Midniters—each providing a unique sound derived from the music of a diverse culture. “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,” Fri., Oct. 3, through Sat., Oct. 25, S55. In this American dark-comedy play, post-nuclear meltdown, there’s no electricity, no TV, and the survivors are living in small groups when a few people around a campfire start to piece together their memories of an episode of “The Simpsons.” This imaginative story explores how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.
Damon Wayans, Fri., Sept. 26, through Sun., Sept. 28, TI. Known for his no-holds-barred comedic genius, as well as the five-season run of his hit ABC series “My Wife and Kids” and probably best remembered for his work on “In Living Color,” Wayans returns to Tempe to entertain.
“Captain Jack’s Space Attack,” Sat., Oct. 4, S55. Captain Jack and company return to the stage.
“Chelsea Lately’s” Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola, Fri., Sept. 26, through Sun., Sept. 28, SUL. Two headliners from the popular late-night show hit the stage.
Dog the Bounty Hunter, Sat., Oct. 4, MAC. The ex-con-turned-icon Dog—with more than 7,000 captures under his belt— discusses his 40-year bounty hunting career. SEE ON STAGE PAGE 66
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Music for Sacred Spaces, Sat., Oct. 4, through Sun., Oct. 5, SDC. The Sonoran Desert Chorale sings choral music of the masters of the past including selections by Sweelinck, Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Haydn. “From Russia...with Melody,” Oct. 5, CCA. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra performs. Experience Hendrix Tour, Thurs., Oct. 7, MAC. The wildly successful tour stops in Mesa to pay homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix. It brings together extraordinary guitarists including Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde. Ralphie May, Thurs., Oct. 9, through Sun., Oct. 12, TI. Voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” May hits the stage with a routine that doesn’t shy away from touchy topics. “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,” Sat., Oct. 11, MAC. Monica Bill Barnes & Company and Ira Glass, host of “This American Life,” combine the art forms of dance and radio. The acts explore the job of a performer, falling and staying in love and losing what you love. “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 12, SH. Arizona Opera brings the world’s first mariachi opera
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www. chandlercenter.org HTC—Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 252-8497, www. herbergertheater.ticketforce.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www. mesaartscenter.com MN—MusicaNova Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Tickets: (480) 585-4485, www. musicanovaaz.com to the stage, blending the passion and artistry of mariachi with the emotionally touching story of a Mexican immigrant family. “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 26, VYT. A musical production based on the first story in C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia.” A Judy Garland Concert with Joey Luft, Thurs., Oct. 16, MAC. Joey Luft, Judy
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Garland’s son, shares never-before-heard stories of his mother’s personal life and career. The icon’s impact is explored in song as her greatest hits are played on the big screen, including “Stormy Weather,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “After You’ve Gone” and “By Myself.”
he has been entertaining audiences from all backgrounds for years.
“An Evening with Alex Boyé,” Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. The award-winning singer and songwriter, best known for his African twist on American pop and ethnoclassical music, takes the stage with his mesmerizing presence and voice.
Ali Jackson Trio, Sat., Oct. 18, MAC. The talented jazz drummer hits the stage with his group.
Ramon Ayala, Fri., Oct. 17, WHP. The standout Latin musician, now in his sixth decade as undisputed “King of the Accordion,” brings the theater to life with his unique tunes. Mayda Del Valle, Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. Poet and performer Mayda Del Valle takes command of the stage with her command of words. The artist has appeared on Russell Simmons “Def Poetry Jam” on HBO and was a contributing writer and original cast member of the Tony Award-winning “Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.” Bruce Bruce, Fri., Oct. 17, through Sun., Oct. 19, SUL. Featured in the Showtime Special “Losin’ It” as well as hosting BET’s “Comic View” and much more, Bruce’s spontaneous, witty style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and
Larry the Cable Guy, Sat. Oct. 18, CCA. Daniel Lawrence “Larry” Whitney, best known as Larry the Cable Guy, brings his unique brand of humor to the stage.
Under the Streetlamp with Gentleman’s Rule, Sat., Oct. 18, and Sun., Oct. 19, MAC. One of America’s hottest vocal groups returns to the Mesa Arts Center to perform an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” Mon., Oct. 19, through Mon., Nov. 16, TCA. Childsplay brings back last year’s breakout hit, based on Newberywinner Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book. Centered on an exceptional toy that becomes lost, the play tells a fantastical story of finding friendship, finding yourself and eventually finding your way home. Penn and Teller, Fri, Oct. 24, MAC. Winning awards, winning over audiences and redefining their genre with their unique performances, the iconic duo hits the stage with their singular blend of magic and comedy.