As You Wish offers pottery classes for toddlers, teens and adults
April and May classes have been announced at As You Wish, the pottery painting locale, with a Chandler studio located at 2970 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Paints, brushes and expert assistance are provided.
• April 1: Beginning technique class teaches how to make a whimsical platter. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
• April 2: Read and paint “Olivia,” Ian Falconer’s story about a mischievous little pig, for toddlers/pre-schoolers and a parent. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $15 inclusive.
• April 2 to April 10: Choose the shape and design for your child’s hand or foot impression in clay. $35-$45. Pickup will be April 24.
• April 14: Home schoolers can create a sunflower mug. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12 inclusive.
• April 15: A girl’s night out with free studio fees when painting together. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• April 22: Beginning technique class teaches basic pottery painting techniques as well as using Spolvero graphite stencils. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
• April 30: A mommy and me class to create a special Mother’s Day memento plate. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $20 inclusive. May 6 - beginning technique class
teaches art journaling. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
• May 8: On Mother’s Day the studio fee is waived for mothers.
• May 14: Read and paint “What Does the Fox Say.” 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $15 all inclusive.
• May 19: Home-schooled children can create an ice cream bowl with spoon. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12 all inclusive.
• May 20: Beginning technique class teaches basic pottery painting techniques as well as using Spolvero graphite stencils. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
Info: (480) 899-1231 or www.asyouwishpottery.com/classes.
Devorah Hadassah to attend performance at theater
Devorah Hadassah will attend a performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize and Tony award, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave.,
Gilbert. Deadline to purchase tickets, which are $25 for members and guests, is March 25.
Info: Barb at (480) 318-7568 or Hadassah.evinfo@cox.net.
Arizona chic couture history comes to the Vision Gallery
“Arizona Chic: Couture from Arizona’s Past,” an exhibit that celebrates some of the most glamorous, most understated and most over-the-top examples of Arizona fashion, is on display through April 30 at the Vision Gallery, located at 10 E. Chicago St. Robert Black, from Robert Black of Fashion, is the curator.
According to Black, the exhibit explores the local look of Arizona chic, as well as the international designer dresses that were sold in many high-fashion boutiques.
“There was a time when Arizona’s chic fashion was written about and taken to destinations all around the world,” said Black. “Visitors were enamored by the western and southwest-themed styles, as well as the comfortable cotton fabrics and bright colors that were made for our desert sun.”
The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.
More than 300 regional artists are represented in the nonprofit gallery, which is also home to one of two Art-O-Mats in Chandler. Info: www.visiongallery. org.
Robert Black, from Robert Black of Fashion, is curator of “Arizona Chic: Couture from Arizona’s Past,” on display through April 30 at the Vision Gallery. Submitted photo
Explore the fundamentals and foundations of photography
Teens interested in art and photography can learn from trained and working artists in a photographic techniques camp, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, through Friday, July 15, at Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. Students will leave with a collection of their artwork made during camp and be featured in an online exhibition at www.artintersection.com.
During the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals and
foundations of photography with daily photo projects. An overview of photographic techniques will be covered, from digital capture and printing, to a black and white darkroom and historical processes.
Students are welcome to bring their own cell phone, digital camera or film camera, or use one provided. Snacks provided. Cost is $195. Info: (480) 361-1118 or info@artintersection.com.
Music Maker Workshops announces summer 2016 music camps
Enrollment is underway for several music camps being held this summer at Music Maker Workshops of Ahwatukee, located at 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 2, Phoenix. Info: (480) 706-1224 or www. musicmakerworkshops.com. Shelley Yakubow, co-owner of Music Maker, is a 15-year Chandler resident.
The following are offered:
• Kindermusik Confetti Days: provides four mornings of crafts, snacks, stories, games and instrumentation set to a carnival theme for 3 to 6 year olds, provided by certified Kindermusik educators. 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 23, to Thursday, May 26. $99 per week before April 1. Includes snacks and materials.
• Kindermusik USA Train: takes 3 to 6 year olds on an imaginary train trip across the country, including crafts, snacks, stories, games and instrumentation, provided by certified Kindermusik educators. 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday, May 31, to Friday, June 3. Includes snacks and materials.
• Morning Music Academy: three classes from a choice of drums, guitar, piano, voice, violin or arts and crafts for ages 5 to 12 of all ability levels. Camps are divided by age and ability levels. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays the weeks of June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, July 11 to July 14 and July 18 to July 21.
• Summer Afternoon Art Camp: students draw and paint while drawing, printmaking, painting, collage and paper
mache. Ages 5 to 14 of all ability levels. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays the weeks of June 6 to 9, June 13 to 16, July 11 to 14 and July 18-21.
• Rock Band for Summer of 16: musicians jam with a teacher/mentor for each weekly practice. Ages 9 to 16. Classes are 75 minutes weekly, scheduled according to band availability. $100 per month. Schedule an audition: (480) 7061224.
• Summer Boot Camp: daily lessons for all ages and levels for piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, banjo and ukulele. Mondays to Saturdays depending on teacher availability. Includes daily assignments on theory, ear-training, fluency and learning practice techniques. Flexible scheduling. Cost is determined by number of lessons and teacher.
Teens can learn photographic techniques like the one used to create this photo, entitled “Self Portrait,” by Trini Guevara, at Art Intersection’s summer camp. Submitted photo
Phoenix Film Festival rolls film for 16th year
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
As the 16th annual Phoenix Film Festival approaches, event director Jason Carney admits that his job can get a little stressful.
“Once January hits, it’s nonstop crazy until the festival comes,” Carney said. “I’m good for a couple of meltdowns. My wife, she usually talks me down and then it’s not so bad.”
The crunch time is just about over, as the Phoenix Film Festival hits the Harkins Scottsdale 101 14 from Thursday, April 7, through Thursday, April 14.
The Phoenix Film Festival annually screens more than 150 films, holds parties and provides filmmaking seminars to capacity audiences. Carney said he expects more than 23,000 attendees over the eight days.
“I think we have a really strong lineup this year,” he said. “We have really solid films through and through.”
To help film lovers navigate through the schedule, Carney offered a list of films to which he’s looking forward.
“Morris from America,” starring Markees Christmas and Craig Robinson, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. “Craig Robinson is in a more serious role,” Carney said. “It’s a feel-good movie that won awards at Sundance. It’s about this kid who’s engrained in the hip-hop culture and DJing, then his
family moves him to Germany. It’s a sweet film.”
“The Man Who Knew Infinity,” starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, 7 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. Friday, April 8. The movie tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical genius. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about that film.”
“Sing Street,” featuring Ferdia WalshPeelo, Lucy Boynton, Aidan Gillen and Maria Doyle Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10. “It comes from Tom Carney, who directed “Once.” It’s about an Irish kid in Dublin who sees a girl he likes and decides to get a rock band together. He doesn’t have any musical experience, but he does it to get the girl. It looks super charming.”
“Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life,” 6:25 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, April 10, and 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. “It’s about the Men at Work singer and it shows his life in general. It’s a great story about how he rose to fame. When the bottom dropped out and there was a lawsuit, he plays a lot of clubs and small theater. He’s an amazing storyteller and so charming, this documentary’s great.”
“Five Nights in Maine,” starring David Oyelowo, Dianne Wiest and Rosie
“Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life” will be screened from 6:25 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, April 10, and 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, as part of the Phoenix Film Festival. Submitted photo
Perez, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 14. “It has a really strong cast. It’s about a guy whose wife passes away and his mother-in-law invites him to Maine. It’s a very dramatic film. That’s our closing night movie.”
“We have more films than we ever played before,” Carney said. “It’s a busy week, that’s for sure. Once you come to the festival, you get hooked.”
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Phoenix Film Festival is Thursday, April 7, through Thursday, April 14, at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 14, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets are $13 to $300. For more information, visit www. phoenixfilmfestival.com.
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The Tortoise Project and Wild at Art opening in arts center
The Tortoise Project and Wild at Art exhibition will be shown Friday, May 13, to Saturday, June 25, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. It will feature Arizona artists converting fiberglass tortoises into original works of art that will be auctioned off to help support the Vision Gallery’s Vision Kidz Art program. Selected artists were given white tortoises as a blank, three-dimensional canvas to paint and decorate however they wished in order to create a new, original, one-of-a-kind tortoise with each shelled reptile portraying a unique and different theme.
Participating artists for the exhibit are Jose Benavides, Sue Berzelius, Jeanne Bosarge, Adriene Buffington, Irene Coatta, Bonnie Lou Coleman, Kathleen Escobedo, Laurie Fagen, Michael Holland, Debra Jones, Shari Keith, Genevieve Leach, Vesna Miller, Mary Poindexter, Christy Puetz, Penny Ethel Ross, Pat Scheurich, Nancy Nowak Utech, Steven Velazquez, Sandra Neumann Wilderman, and ASU TECHshop.
An opening reception is being held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Info: (480) 782-2695 or www. visiongallery.org.
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“Anything Goes,” through Saturday, April 2, HCT. This tale of boy-meetsgirl and the complications that ensue will intrigue every audience. This show features an incredible collection of Cole Porter songs including “It’s De-Lovely,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “All Through The Night,” “Anything Goes,” “You’re The Top” and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.”
“The Andrews Brothers,” through April 19, HCT. Mistaken identities and madcap adventures abound in this wonderful valentine to the heroes of World War II.
Belinda Carlisle, Friday, April 1, WHP. Her first solo album, 1986’s “Belinda,” featured the hit single “Mad About
You,” and the following year she released “Heaven on Earth,” her greatest solo success.
The von Trapps, Friday, April 1, CCA. Their performances make room for melodicas and ukuleles, lyrics that can unspool in 10 languages twinges of Appalachia and Portlandia, some shout-outs to the Mamas and Papas, all filtered through the DNA of the most beloved musical, “The Sound of Music.”
“The Diary of Anne Frank,” through May 14, HCT. “The Diary of Anne Frank” is a true story about a Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II.
Air Supply, Saturday, April 9, WHP. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 40 years of hits, including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.”
2CELLOS, Saturday, April 9, MAC. Their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral in 2011, and the Croatian cellists continue to with dynamic music videos and covers.
The Garth Guy, Friday, April 1, HACC. Dean Simmons presents an accurate tribute to country star Garth Brooks.
Hillbilly Deluxe, Sunday, April 10, HACC. Classic and modern country cover songs.
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www. chandlercenter.org
HCT—Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert Tickets: (480) 497-1181, www. haletheatrearizona.com
Ghost in the Machine, Friday, April 15, HACC. The best songs from The Police and Sting from this cover band.
Marty Stuart, Saturday, April 30, HACC. The five-time Grammy winner is an American country music singersongwriter, known for both his traditional style and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honkytonk and traditional country music.
Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science, Thursday, May 12, MAC. Fans can expect more comedy, talk show antics, multimedia presentations and music.
Los Lonely Boys, Sunday, June 12, CCA. Rootsy brown-eyed soul, rustic acoustic textures and good old-fashioned bluesy rock ‘n’ roll.
MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www. mesaartscenter.com
