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Entertainment added to Art Walk

See shows with like-minded ‘PALs’

Festival showcases why ‘Asia Rocks’

CCA hosts renowned songwriter, workshop

Enjoy live music every month at the Gilbert Art Walk, a community event that unites talented artists, crafters and local businesses with area citizens and families.

The art walk, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 10, as well as Dec. 1 and 15, will showcase art, crafts, products and services by Valley artists in downtown Gilbert at the Water Tower Plaza Park, 45 W. Page Ave., Gilbert.

Live music on Nov. 3 will include the Help Wanted Jazz Band and Rock ‘N Roll High School. Children can enjoy face painting, balloons and an art table

to make crafts. In addition, The Gilbert Art Walk has united two local small businesses through the arts in a contest for children’s artwork. The students of Liberty Art Academy will compete in an art contest where the contestants’ art will be displayed at local café, Bold Roost. There will be a contest judging on Jan. 5 by Mayor Lewis at the Art Walk.

There also is a drawing for a package worth $200 of donations by local Gilbert businesses.

For more information, visit gilbertartwalk.com.

For those who want to enjoy a cultural experience with like-minded people, the South East Valley Performing Arts League (PAL) has the ticket.

PAL members travel via hired coach to several arts events this fall and winter, including: “Spirit of Christmas,” Dec. 8 at the Chandler Center for the Arts; Jane Austen’s “Emma,” a musical, Jan. 10, 2013 at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix; “La Cage Aux Folle,” March 21, 2013 at Phoenix Theatre; “The Sunshine Boys,” April 4, 2013 at the Herberger; and “Clybourne Park,” May 9, 2013 at the Herberger.

In addition, members can enjoy Friday

Mornings Coffee Classics at Phoenix Symphony Hall. The schedule includes the Phoenix Symphony’s “Carmina Burana” on Nov. 23.

PAL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts by providing tickets and transportation downtown Phoenix and East Valley events. Membership is $10 for one person, or $15 per couple. Additional sponsor-like memberships also are available from $25 to $500 or more. Show tickets are individually priced.

For more information about PAL, call Mary Scala at 480-802-9354 or visit sevpal.org.

A celebration of the Asian culture, “Asia Rocks,” is a festival presented by The Arizona Asian American Association on Nov. 3 and 4 at the Mesa Arts Center (MAC), 1 E. Main St., Mesa.

The festival features a broad spectrum of performing arts and film screenings, as well as an Avenue of Cultures, a Children’s Wonderland, food and wellness information.

As part of the organization’s diversity education program, annual poem-writing and poster-drawing contests are offered and open to students in kindergarten

through 12th grade across the Valley.The Arizona Asian American

Association’s mission is to bring awareness of the cultural diversity that exists in the community and strengthen relationships between Asian Americans and the community at large.

Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking are offered. For information, contact Mari Dillard at 480-452-6551 or [email protected], or visit aaaa-az.org.

Take part in a one-hour songwriting workshop with Northwind Records’ artist, Mike Aiken, at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16, followed by a music performance at 8 p.m. at Chandler Center for the Arts’ Bogle Theater, 250 N, Arizona Ave., Chandler.

Known for his signature blend of Americana, country and roots music style, which garnered him No. 1 hits in the United States and Europe, Aiken is known for engaging his audience and creating a “back porch” experience. His last full-length album, “Hula Girl Highway,” was certified as an IAIRA International No. 1 record.

Workshop attendees will learn about the music industry. Aiken will cover topics such as the art of telling a story through music and lyrics, co-writing

and tools to help with the process. This workshop, for those at least 14 years old, is not intended to critique songs, teach music or theory or provide vocal coaching.

The workshop costs $40 and includes a ticket to the concert.

A sponsored artist of Takamine Guitar, the company donated one of its guitars, valued at $1,200, for CCA to raffle. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the CCA’s box office or online at chandlercenter.org/raffle. Proceeds benefit the Chandler Center for the Arts. The raffle winner will be drawn during Aiken’s concert, and the winner not need be present to win.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 480-782-2680 or visit ChandlerCenter.org.

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Visit artists in their studiosFree art show at golf resort

Art lovers are invited to meet with local artists and view their artistic talent in a studio setting as part of the sixth annual Studio Tour, presented by The Artists of the Superstitions, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4.

Thirty-one studios present the work of 70 artists in the Apache Junction and Gold Canyon areas, with many artists

giving demonstrations. This free, self-guided tour provides a diverse selection of art that can be purchased directly from the artists.

Visitors can choose from a variety of media including paintings, glass, fabric, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, gourds, photography, wood, fiber art and more. Artists will be available to answer questions and share information about their creations.

Complete information can be found at artistsofthesuperstitions.com. Maps are available at select locations in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon and on the website. Locations to obtain maps will be listed on the website a week before the event.

Fall art showAn assortment of fine art created

by members of The Artists of the Superstitions will be showcased during the group’s Fall Holiday Art Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Nov. 25 in the Big White Tent at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon.

Approximately 30 artists from the group will have art available for viewing and for sale. A wide variety of media will be represented including fine art painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking and sculpture. Four members of the group have been poster winners for the Canyon Arts

Festival held in January each year: Marilyn Barton in 2006, Carla Gibson in 2009, Faith Rein in 2010 and Kathy Mitchell in 2012.

Admission to the show is free to the public. As a part of the group’s Community Outreach program, food and monetary donations will be collected for the Apache Junction Food Bank.

For more information about the studio tour or the art show, call Debby Lee at 480-982-5730, email [email protected] or visit artistsofthesuperstitions.com.

ART STORY: Artist Deborah A. Lee, who depicts the beauty and hardship of living in the Old West as shown in her work, “American West,” is one of the artists featured in this year’s Studio Tour presented by The Artists of the Superstitions. Photo courtesy of Deborah A. Lee

BEAUTIFUL BIRD: This painting of a Cardinal by artist Marilyn Barton is one of the pieces to be featured at the Artists of the Superstitions’ Fall Holiday Art Show on Nov. 25. Photo courtesy of Marilyn Barton

Shakespeare among roses

A comical compilation of some of Shakespeare’s most enduring and immortal characters makes up the original story of “Falstaff,” presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19 in the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College (MCC), 1833 W. Southern Ave., on the southeast corner at Dobson Road in Mesa.

“Falstaff,” a new adaptation of several works by William Shakespeare, is drawn from “Henry IV,” “Henry V” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” This new work follows a rollicking path through the life, loves and schemes of this fat, vain, boastful and cowardly knight known as Sir John Falstaff.

The evening of food, drink and Shakespeare amongst the roses benefits both the MCC Rose Garden and Southwest Shakespeare Company. An hors d’oeuvres reception starts at 6:30 p.m. with the performance following. There will be silent and live auctions, with evening festivities ending about 9 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $100 per person. All seating is general seating and there will be no ticket sales at the door. Tickets are available at swshakespeare.org. You must be able to print your own tickets. For more information, call 602-535-1202.

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Enjoy holiday shopping among beautiful handcrafted items during the AWE Women’s Ministry’s 11th Annual Holiday Shoppe, Nov. 9 and 10 at Arizona Community Church Community Center, 9325 S. Rural Rd., Tempe.

Bring a friend and have some fun shopping for all your Christmas treasures. Featured items include jewelry, purses/totes, holiday décor, baby items, skin care and soaps, decorated frames, homemade treats and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Proceeds support the women’s ministry, provide scholarships for events and retreats and outreach to needy children around the world. For more information, call 480-491-2210.

Jumpstart holiday shoppingAn assortment of gift items including fabric arts,

jewelry, quilted items, scented soaps, candles, specialty gifts, crafts and more can be purchased at the Mountain View Family Church Women’s Fellowship Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Nov. 10.

Admission is free and the church is at 815 W. Hunt Hwy., Queen Creek.

Vendor space is still available. For more information, including rates, call Vicky Carbo at 480-206-9031.

‘Shear Madness’ runs at MAC

The longest running play in American theatre history is about to cut loose as “Shear Madness” takes the stage Nov. 15 through Dec. 5 at the Mesa Arts Center (MAC), 1 E. Main St., Mesa.

The Shear Madness hairstyling salon is scandalized by the wacky murder of its illustrious upstairs neighbor, and if the shop doesn’t get to the bottom of things soon, someone is going to die laughing.

Filled with improvisation, “Shear

Madness” has played tens of thousands of performances and drawn more than 9 million audience members into its comedic mystery. The audience is part of the show as they spot clues, question suspects and help solve the murder mystery.

Tickets are $40 plus fees. For more information, contact Mesa Art Center’s Box Office at 480-644-6500 or go to mesaartscenter.com.

CUT ABOVE: Patrick Noonan, reclining nervously in the chair, and Michael Kevin Baldwin star in “Shear Madness,” on stage at the Mesa Arts Center Nov. 15 through Dec. 5. Photo by Chris Bennion Photography

Broadway dances into Queen Creek

The Broadway classic about making it on, well, Broadway, “A Chorus Line – The National Tour” dances its way into the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 15. The center is located at 22149 E. Ocotillo Rd. in Queen Creek.

“A Chorus Line” reveals the highs and lows of what the Broadway dream is all about. Director Zach and his assistant choreographer, Larry, don’t make it any easier. They put the dancers through their paces while getting them to open up about their lives and why they became dancers. Songs include “One,” “I Hope I Get It” and “What I Did For Love.”

Tickets are $30.50 to $37.50 and are available online or at the box office. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 480-987-7469 or visit QCPAC.com.


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Artists sought for January show

Artists representing a wide variety of media are asked to fill out an application to participate in the 13th annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival, set for Jan. 26, 2013, on the grounds of the United Methodist Church at 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon. Deadline for submission is Nov. 30.

The host of the event is the Gold Canyon Arts Council, a nonprofit group presenting the festival as a free gift to the community. The Arts Council is currently accepting applications from fine artists representing diverse media such as painting, drawing, photography, woodworking, glass, clay, jewelry, metal, gourds and other fine art media.

About 80 to 85 spaces are available for the artists. Each space will accommodate a standard 10-foot by 10-foot tent. Use of tents is strongly encouraged but not required. The space fee is $50.

Artists are juried to ensure quality, diversity and suitability for the festival. All artists must submit 4-inch by 6-inch photographs of their work to the jury before being chosen. This year, artists may submit digital photos of their work by email to [email protected].

For more information about applying to exhibit at the festival, visit gcartsfest.com, click on Artist Information and download the Information and Application sheets.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky

The Scottsdale Gallery Association presents the 23rd annual Western ArtWalk from 7 to 9 p.m. Thu., Nov. 8 in the Scottsdale downtown Arts District.

Each year, the historic Arts District recollects its Western roots and artsy beginnings with a colorful roundup of top cowboy art. Out on the boardwalk there’ll be a special music lineup, adding just the right flavor to this fun evening out.

This year’s Western ArtWalk sets the tone for a whole series of events that will be happening Nov. 8 through 11. The ArtWalk kicks off “Scottsdale Fall for the Arts” Week which includes the Main Street Quick Draw Auction on Saturday afternoon, the Scottsdale Artists’ School’s Beaux Arts Gallery on Saturday night and much more from SMoCA, Scottsdale Public Arts and the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts.

For the full scoop on all the individual receptions and shows and several more artistic happenings, visit the Arts District website at ScottsdaleGalleries.com and click “Scottsdale Fall for the Arts.”

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SIBLING RIVALRY: Cortney Wolfson portrays Wednesday and Patrick D. Kennedy plays Pugsley in the stage production of “The Addams Family,” Dec. 11 through 16 at ASU Gammage in Tempe. Photo by Jeremy Daniel

The national tour of the new musical “The Addams Family,” based on the bizarre and beloved family of creepy characters, makes its Arizona premiere Dec. 11 through 16 at ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe.

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Tickets are $28.10 to $143.55. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or visit asugammage.com.

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“Proof,” through Nov. 4, TAS. “Proof” examines the fine line between genius and madness, asks whether either can be inherited from father to daughter and challenges the ill-suited mathematical mind in issues of love and trust.

“Annie,” through Nov. 24, HCT. A musical set in the Great Depression and based on the comic strip, Little Orphan Annie.

Tiempo Libre, 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3, SCPA. The popular Cuban music group will perform a free outdoor concert as part of La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Culture.

“Herman’s House,” 7:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 8, SMoCA-LG. The injustice of solitary confinement and the transformative power of art are explored in this feature documentary that follows the unlikely friendship between a New York artist and one of America’s most famous inmates as they collaborate on an acclaimed art project.

Michael Feinstein, 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10, SCPA. Feinstein performs the music of the Gershwins.

Comedian Joey “Coco” Diaz, Nov. 14-17, CSCC. Diaz has appeared in numerous films and television shows but his storytelling on the popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience” really showcased one of the funniest

comedians working today. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, and 8 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Godspell,” Nov. 14-17, SCCPAC. The musical will be performed by a 10-member student cast from Scottsdale Community College. The performances are free.

Fairytales, Legends and Blockbusters, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 15, MAC. The ASU Symphony Orchestra performs master works, including Wagner’s “Prelude to Die Meistersinger,” Ravel’s “Mother Goose,” Prokofiev’s “Lieutenant Kije” and more. Free admission.

Robert Irvine Live! 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 16, MAC-Ikeda. Join Food Network superstar and host of “Dinner: Impossible” and “Restaurant: Impossible” for a high-energy, multimedia and interactive experience. VIP packages available.

La Catrina String Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 16, GCUMC. The quartet’s unique blend of Latin-American and standard repertoire caters to the more traditional concertgoers while still attracting the next generation of listeners.

“Seussical Jr.,” Nov. 16-Dec. 16, DST. A musical extravaganza with some of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters, featuring Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and more.

Garth Fagan Dance, 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 16, SCPA. Led by the Tony Award-

winning choreographer of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The show draws from the energy of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to the speed and precision of ballet and the rule-breaking experimentation of postmodernism.

The Osmond brothers, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, HCPA. Merrill, Jay and Jimmy Osmond will take the stage for an all-ages, ASL-signed concert. Tickets start at $20.

19th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-18, SCPA-Plaza. Featuring more than 200 juried artists and craftspeople from across the nation, continuous live music, international foods, family area featuring hands-on art activities and creative challenges for children and

more. Free admission.béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts

Trio, Nov. 23, SCPA. The group will take audiences on an exhilarating musical journey.

Jogja Hip-Hop Foundation, Nov. 27, SCPA. A cutting-edge mix of new urban rap and ancient Javanese music and poetry.

Cirque du Soleil’s “Dralion,” Nov. 28-Dec. 2, USAC. Fusing the 3000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion, pronounced “Dra-lee-on,” draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature.

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MODERN DANCE: Led by the Tony Award-winning choreographer of Disney’s “The Lion King,” Garth Fagan Dance will perform on Fri., Nov. 16, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Photo courtesy Garth Fagan Dance


CSCC – The Comedy Spot Comedy Club7117 E. 3rd Ave., ScottsdaleInfo: 480-945-4422, thecomedyspot.net

DST – Desert Stages TheatreAC – Actor’s Café CC – Children’s Theatre4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., ScottsdaleTickets: 480-483-1664, DesertStages.org

GCUMC – Gold Canyon United Methodist Church6640 S. Kings Rd., Gold CanyonBox office: 480-983-2171, 480-982-3141

HCT – Hale Centre Theatre50 W. Page Ave., GilbertBox office: 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com

HCPA – Higley Center for the Performing Arts4132 E. Pecos Rd., GilbertTickets: 480-279-7194, higleyarts.org

MAC – Mesa Arts CenterIkeda – Ikeda Theater; Piper – Piper Theater; WFG – Wells Fargo Garden1 E. Main St., MesaTickets: 480-644-6500, MesaArtsCenter.com

SCCPAC – Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center9000 E. Chaparral Rd., ScottsdaleTickets: 480-423-6356

SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsVGPT – Virginia G. Piper Theater7380 E. 2nd St., ScottsdaleBox office: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

SMoCA – Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary ArtLG – Lounge7373 E. 2nd St., ScottsdaleInfo: 480-874-4666, smoca.org

TAS – Theatre Artists Studio4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, ScottsdaleTickets: 602-765-0120, thestudiophx.org

USAC – US Airways Center201 E. Jefferson St., PhoenixTickets: 800-745-3000, livenation.com

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