| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Wigwam Festival of Fine ArtsPresented by Vermillion Promotions at The Wigwam Resort February 10-February 12, 2012 This Wigwam Festival of Fine Art, hosted by the legendary Wigwam Resort, and sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine, will provide you with full three days of world-class art and exciting entertainment, all in an elegant ourdoor setting.
The event draws 100 award-winning artists of western, Native American and southwestern genres. You'll find contemporary bronze sculptures by Kim Obrzut, one of the first American Indian women to work in bronze, western bronze sculptures... | Vermillion Promotions | 02/10/12-
02/12/12 | Litchfield Park |
Arizona Centennial Best Fest PhoenixPresented by Arizona Centennial Commission at Centennial Way February 11-February 12, 2012 Arizona Centennial Best Fest Phoenix - a Signature Event of the Arizona Centennial Commission - It's the Arizona party of the century!
The 'Best of Arizona' showcase is a traveling museum and mini 'Arizona world's fair' touting Dierks Bentley as honorary chairman of the Arizona Centennial Ride - and yes, he'll ride a chopper in the ceremonial 20-plus mile journey.
The Arizona Centennial Official Mascot the Copper Chopper also will participate and be... | Arizona Centennial Commission | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Phoenix |
Sonoran Sounds in ConcertPresented by Sonoran Sounds Women's Chorale of the West Valley at Saint Christopher Episcopal Church February 12, 2012 Sonoran Sounds Women's Chorale, under the direction of Clare Doornbos, will be performing a variety of musical selections at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Sonoran Sounds is an auditioned group of women who have been entertaining the public since 2003 with a mixed repertoire of classical, jazz, gospel/inspirational, Broadway and patriotic musical numbers. This concert's program will include Panis Angelicus, Side by Side, Try to Remember, Edelweiss, Embraceable You and John Rutter's For... | Sonoran Sounds Women's Chorale of the West Valley | 02/12/12 | Sun City |
Art+science=strange languagePresented by eye lounge at eye lounge January 20-February 12, 2012 Art+science=strange languageis an art exhibit of artists collaborating with scientists as part of the Az Scitech festival.
| eye lounge | 01/20/12-
02/12/12 | Phoenix |
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park Open HousePresented by Pioneer and Military Memorial Park at Pioneer and Military Memorial Park February 11-February 12, 2012 Tour Pioneer and Military Memorial Park cemetery while you attend Arizona Best Fest.
See the graves of such pioneer Valley notables as Jacob Waltz, of the famed "Lost Dutchman" mine; Darrell "Lord" Duppa, credited with naming the villages of Phoenix and Tempe; the legendary Enrique "Henry" Garfias, Phoenix' first and 22-years Town Marshal; Tom Graham, the last man killed in Arizona's infamous Pleasant Valley War; the first and several of the earliest Maricopa County... | Pioneer and Military Memorial Park | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Phoenix |
Free Winter ConcertPresented by Tempe Symphony Orchestra at Tempe Center for the Arts February 13, 2012 The Tempe Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual Winter concert under the direction of Douglas Akey.
Music: Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Symphony Nr. 2 Mysterious Mountain and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Symphony Nr. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
| Tempe Symphony Orchestra | 02/13/12 | Tempe |
Project Humanities: Race and Gender - Reimagining the PastPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Tempe Campus February 13, 2012 Distinguished author and public speaker Bell Hooks presents a keynote address followed by a Q&A. This is a KickOff event for this spring's Project Humanities at ASU.
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Hooks has published over thirty books and numerous scholarly and mainstream articles, appeared in several documentary films and participated in various public lectures. Primarily through a postmodern perspective, her hooks address race, class, and gender in education, art, history, sexuality, mass media and... | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/13/12 | Tempe |
Project Humanities: Literary Imaginary and the Poetics of TruthPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Tempe Campus February 13, 2012 ASU English co-presents the 2012 World and Comparative Literature Conference, "Literary Imaginary and the Poetics of Truth," along with the Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Project Humanities, in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York.
Speaking will be Corin Braga upon "Ernesto Sabato: The Blindness Complex".
Hosted by Arizona State University, this conference continues and extends the academic exchanges... | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/13/12 | Tempe |
Fantastic Free Fledermaus Presented by Symphony of the Southwest at Dobson High School February 13, 2012 Southeast Valley's premier youth orchestra presents spirited and challenging music for theater: operetta; incidental music for stage play; between sets interludes and ballet from an opera.
Conductor Music Director for Symphony of the Southwest, Cal Stewart Kellogg will showcase Overture from Die Fledermaus; Bizet's L'Arlessiene Suite Number 1; Puccini's Manon LescautIntermezzo and the Delila Bacchanale from Saint-Saens' Samson and Delila.
The orchestra... | Symphony of the Southwest | 02/13/12 | Mesa |
| Acoustic Jam Session | City of Glendale Library and Arts Department | 02/14/12 | Glendale |
Project Humanities: PreciousPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 14, 2012 This film screening of precious : based on the novel push by sapphire, accompanied by discussion, is a kickoff event for Project Humanities.
Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor.
Event Location: Cronkite Building, Room 128
ASU Downtown Phoenix campus | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/14/12 | Phoenix |
Truth is Overrated: A DebatePresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 15, 2012 A kickoff event of Project Humanities, this is a debate with live twitter feed, featuring:
Carolivia Herron, author, educator, and Project Humanities Distinguished Visiting Scholar.
Lawrence Krauss, Professor of Physics and Director of ASU Origins Project.
Shirley Mays, Dean, Phoenix School of Law.
Francoise Mirguet, Professor of Hebrew, School of International Letters and Cultures.
Douglas Sylvester, moderator and Interim Dean, Sandra... | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/15/12 | Phoenix |
| A Novel Approach: General Fiction Book Discussion | Foothills Branch Library | 02/15/12 | Glendale |
Best of Scottsdale ArtWalkPresented by Scottsdale Gallery Association at Scottsdale Arts District February 16, 2012 This year's Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk also celebrates Arizona's Centennial. Music, munchies and more on the streets. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and the City of Scottsdale.
| Scottsdale Gallery Association | 02/16/12 | Scottsdale |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Kirsten - A Voice to RememberPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters February 16, 2012 Come and enjoy free afternoon concerts in the Wells Fargo Garden performance area on the Shadow Walk at the Mesa Arts Center. Limited seating is available. Folding chairs, cushions and blankets are welcome. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the onsite food vendor.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 02/16/12 | Mesa |
Religion and Conflict Alternative Visions Lecture Series: Beyond BeliefPresented by ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU Carson Ballroom February 16, 2012 Elaine Pagels (Ph.D., Harvard) is the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University. In bestselling works ranging from the Gnostic Gospels to Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas, Pagels has taken up some of the most controversial questions concerning the founding and early history of Christianity. Whether in her writings or on shows such as The Colbert Report, Pagels is known as an engaging speaker who discusses sensitive topics with expertise,... | ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | 02/16/12 | Tempe |
| Hassayampa Lecture Series: Vincent Murray | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 02/16/12 | Wickenburg |
Concert on Mill: Boys And FrogsPresented by Mill Avenue District at Mill Avenue District February 16, 2012 Join the party on Mill Avenue for Boys and Frogs arrival at Third Thursdays concert series! Back again after their premiere at their MADCAP Theatre, this band brings a unique sound mixing imagery and instrumentals with dramatic vocals producing an edgy alternative feel sure to leave your foot tapping and a smile on your face. Compared to the sounds of The Smiths, and Vampire Weekend, Boys and Frogs have created a genre all of their own. Grab a friend and come on down Mill for a great night of... | Mill Avenue District | 02/16/12 | Tempe |
2nd Annual Black History Month Event - Oral Traditions Today: Returning to The African VillagePresented by South Mountain Community College at South Mountain Community College February 16, 2012 The South Mountain Community College Storytelling Institute will present "Return To The African Village," featuring the music, dance, and folktales of Africa.
SMCC storytellers will join forces with Kawambe Omowale African Drum and Dance Theater to present a colorful evening of sights and sounds guaranteed to create a multi-sensory African experience for the audience.
The SMCC Storytelling Institute is one of only a handful of academic programs in the... | South Mountain Community College | 02/16/12 | Phoenix |
Project Humanities: Speaking Racial Truth to Power Through ArtPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 16, 2012 Artist Vernon Burt presents this lecture upon "Speaking Racial Truth to Power Through Art."
The lecture is a Kickoff event for ASU's Project Humanities. Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/16/12 | Phoenix |
| Glendale Coffeehouse at the Foothills Library | Foothills Branch Library | 02/16/12 | Glendale |
Heart of DarknessPresented by Deus Ex Machina at Deus Ex Machina February 3-February 17, 2012 Darkness exists not only externally as a physical absence of light, but as a state of mystery that abides inside every person. Part of the artist's task is to go into that darkness and bring its contents to light.
That journey and its results is part of the ongoing creation of the core artists of Deus Ex Machina.
Featuring the works of Michele Bledsoe, Richard Bledsoe, Jeff Falk, Steve Gompf, and Annie Lopez.
| Deus Ex Machina | 02/03/12-
02/17/12 | Phoenix |
Poetic Truths: African American Poetry From Harlem Renaissance to Hip HopPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 17, 2012 One of the kickoff events for ASU's Project Humanities, this gathering consists of poetry readings and open mic.
Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/17/12 | Phoenix |
Journalism and the Humanities: Sources of Estrangement, Future ProspectsPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Tempe Campus February 17, 2012 This symposium upon journalism and the humanities will be comprised of two panel discussions.
Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/17/12 | Tempe |
Third Friday PIE SocialPresented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 17, 2012 Practical Art put the question to their loyal social media followers: "Do we keep the ice cream socials through the winter, or do we mix it up a bit?" After a slew of great suggestions - they learned that PHOENIX LOVES PIE! So if you missed the live music on First Friday, or the art reception on Second Friday, this is your THIRD chance to come check out all the great new local work this month!
| Practical Art | 02/17/12 | Phoenix |
New Paintings by Jim Vogel at Blue Rain ContemporaryPresented by Blue Rain Gallery - Scottsdale at Blue Rain Gallery - Scottsdale February 2-February 18, 2012 Blue Rain Contemporary in Scottsdale is excited to display new works by New Mexico artist Jim Vogel. The gallery will host a reception for the artist on Thursday, February 2nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
| Blue Rain Gallery - Scottsdale | 02/02/12-
02/18/12 | Scottsdale |
Gatsby AloudPresented by Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix at Tempe Marketplace February 18, 2012 Listen to a local actor in period costume read aloud short excerpts from The Great Gatsby. Move back in time as the world of the roaring 1920's is vividly painted by Fitzgerald's words as ATC prepares to put on a full production of Simon Levy's adaptation of Fitzgerald's masterpiece.
| Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix | 02/18/12 | Tempe |
The Downtown Phoenix Mardi GrasPresented by Local First Arizona/Arizona Chain Reaction at CityScape February 18, 2012 The second-annual Downtown Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade, Festival and Mardi Crawl is an invitation to explore Downtown Phoenix's nightlife and celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with hundreds of revelers wearing masks and other occasion-appropriate regalia.
Last year, an event that was expected to draw 300 people lured over 2000 attendees into Downtown. And 2012 promises to be even bigger with an expanded day of music and entertainment, a parade, and the return of the popular... | Local First Arizona/Arizona Chain Reaction | 02/18/12 | Phoenix |
Sunday A'FairPresented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts February 19, 2012 Celebrating its 25th season, Sunday A'Fair features free concerts by the Valley's top musicians along with fine arts and crafts and fun activities for children and families. Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and a selection of soft beverages and full bar service are available for purchase.
February 19 Schedule:
12:00n - 1:30pm
KC Blues Band
Bluesy-jazzy... | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | 02/19/12 | Scottsdale |
Mexican Folk ArtPresented by Heard Museum North Scottsdale at Heard Museum North Scottsdale February 17-February 19, 2012 Experience the color and charm of Mexican folk art when celebrated artisan Jacobo Angeles from Oaxaca visits the Heard Museum Shop for three days of illuminating public talks and demonstrations of creative traditions that express the heart and soul of Mexico's indigenous people.
Exquisitely carved and vividly painted alebrijes - animal and mythological figurines from the city of Oaxaca - have become highly popular in recent years. Angeles, together with wife, Maria, is... | Heard Museum North Scottsdale | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Scottsdale |
ASU Composition Studio RecitalPresented by ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Katzin Concert Hall February 20, 2012 Join the School of Music Composition Studio for an evening of new works written by undergraduate and graduate composers. Written for and performed by some of ASU's best instrumentalists and vocalists, the program reflects the diverse creativity of emerging composers.
| ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | 02/20/12 | Tempe |
Performance with A View: Studio E217 Voice RecitalPresented by Friends of Tempe Center for the Arts at Tempe Center for the Arts February 21, 2012 The voice students of Anne Elgar Kopta, soprano and associate professor of Music in voice, will perform. Professor Kopta, a native of Kansas, has a distinguished record of performing and teaching that spans the world of Broadway and opera, and that of teaching at major universities and summer music schools both here and abroad.
| Friends of Tempe Center for the Arts | 02/21/12 | Tempe |
Gallery Talk with Charlie WhitePresented by ASU Art Museum at ASU Art Museum February 21, 2012 In conjunction with the exhibition Performing for the Camera, artist Charlie White will discuss his work. White's photographs incorporate theatrical settings and cinematic framing, resulting in a still, stage-like drama with multiple actors. He directs scenes that often include sci-fi creatures that proxy for humans in sexually charged environments. A juxtaposition of the strange and the familiar is evident in all his photographs.
The gallery talk is sponsored by... | ASU Art Museum | 02/21/12 | Tempe |
P.a.v.e. spring speakers series: Thinking Outside the Box OfficePresented by ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU Lyceum Theatre February 21, 2012 Critically acclaimed digital filmmaker Jon Reiss discusses "Thinking Outside the Box Office" when he visits the ASU Tempe campus Feb. 21 as the next p.a.v.e speaker. Named one of the 10 digital directors to watch by Daily Variety, Reiss is director of the documentary feature Bomb It, which explored the world of graffiti art. His experiences with marketing his film became the inspiration for his book, Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution in the... | ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | 02/21/12 | Tempe |
| Film Festival at PVCC - Water | Paradise Valley Community College | 02/22/12 | Phoenix |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Joyce BaileyPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters February 23, 2012 Come and enjoy free afternoon concerts in the Wells Fargo Garden performance area on the Shadow Walk at the Mesa Arts Center. Limited seating is available. Folding chairs, cushions and blankets are welcome. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the onsite food vendor. You will surely enjoy listening to Joyce Bailey.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 02/23/12 | Mesa |
Coffee, Tea and Books - Sarah's KeyPresented by City of Tempe Cultural Services at Tempe Public Library February 23, 2012 Come and join the Thursday night book group discussion of hot titles and authors. Tonight's discussion is all about the book Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosney. Participants must provide their own copy of the book.
| City of Tempe Cultural Services | 02/23/12 | Tempe |
| Together Again | Bonner David Galleries | 02/02/12-
02/24/12 | Scottsdale |
Jason Hill: Icons of Phoenix: A Retrospective with New WorkPresented by Willo North Gallery at Willo North Gallery January 6-February 24, 2012 In January and February, Willo North Gallery will present Jason Hill: Icons of Phoenix - A Retrospective with New Work, a stunning centennial exhibit of work by one of Phoenix's most popular artists.
Hill is best known for his vibrant, high-color depictions of local landmarks -the Financial Center; Sunnyslope Mountain; the Westward Ho hotel. His unique blend of photography and painting begin with his own large format photographic prints of local architecture, painted... | Willo North Gallery | 01/06/12-
02/24/12 | Phoenix |
Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Vase! - Ray DelmuroPresented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 24, 2012 You've heard about this event, all of your friends have cool vases they made at this demo, and yeah, you're just sick of feeling left out. Here you go! Don't miss it this time!
| Practical Art | 02/24/12 | Phoenix |
Andy Warhol: Vision VisionPresented by American Fine Art Editions, Inc. at American Fine Art Editions, Inc. January 19-February 25, 2012 American Fine Art Editions, Inc. features the original works of art by the father of the POP Art movement in American, Andy Warhol with an expansive collection of unique works and trial proofs.
The exhibit, Andy Warhol: Vision Vision, focuses on Warhol's one-of-a-kind color combinations in his trial proof and unique silkscreens. The exhibit also speaks to the revolutionary force that Warhol was for the art world. We invite you to experience Warhol's subjects for yourself... | American Fine Art Editions, Inc. | 01/19/12-
02/25/12 | Scottsdale |
The Gem ShowPresented by Colores by Wilde Meyer at Colores by Wilde Meyer February 2-February 25, 2012 Wilde Meyer Gallery presents our annual exhibition, The Gem Show, featuring miniature and small works of art by over 50 artists.. Also included is the work of Merlin Cohen, who gives different meaning to the work "Gem."
Sushe Felix paints stylized desert landscapes and hummingbird families in stylized interpretations. Interpretative landscapes can be seen by Fran Larsen, who incorporates handmade painted frames for each painting. Light and shadow are captured... | Colores by Wilde Meyer | 02/02/12-
02/25/12 | Scottsdale |
Luis Gonzalez Palma and Rachel BessPresented by Lisa Sette Gallery at Lisa Sette Gallery February 2-February 25, 2012 Lisa Sette Gallery is pleased to present exhibition by Luis Gonzalez Palma and Rachel Bess.
Opening Reception is on Thursday, February 2nd, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
| Lisa Sette Gallery | 02/02/12-
02/25/12 | Scottsdale |
28th Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan!Presented by Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at Heritage and Science Park February 25-February 26, 2012 28th Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan is a two-day celebration features colorful displays of authentic Japanese art, crafts, and entertainment. Traditional Japanese food and merchandise will be on sale.
2012 Arizona Matsuri commemorates the centennial of the gifting of cherry blossom trees from Japan to the U.S.
Flowering cherry trees have been symbols of Japan's friendship to the people of America for 100 years.
| Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department | 02/25/12-
02/26/12 | Phoenix |
Sunday A'FairPresented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts February 26, 2012 Celebrating its 25th season, Sunday A'Fair features free concerts by the Valley's top musicians along with fine arts and crafts and fun activities for children and families. Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and a selection of soft beverages and full bar service are available for purchase.
February 26 Schedule:
12:00n - 1:30pm
Chuck Hall Band
A spicy Texas... | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | 02/26/12 | Scottsdale |
| Phoenix Youth Rising - 21st Annual Organ Marathon Concert | American Guild of Organists - Central Arizona | 02/26/12 | Scottsdale |
Marvelous Mud, Local Ceramic Artists at Night GalleryPresented by ASU Art Museum at ASU Art Museum February 3-February 26, 2012 "Clay is one of the oldest art materials known to humanity, used for both utilitarian purposes and creative expression. It has recorded the life of prehistoric civilizations, reconstructing the lives of ancient mankind for archeologists and historians. Pottery from Greece, Africa, Asia and the indigenous societies of the Americas inspire us with their sophistication, decoration, beauty, and the stories they unfold." Peter Held, curator of ceramics for the ASU Art Museum and Ceramic Research... | ASU Art Museum | 02/03/12-
02/26/12 | Tempe |
Carefree Sundays: Live Concert by SilhouettePresented by El Pedregal at El Pedregal February 26, 2012 el Pedregal returns with a new Spring Festival featuring lively music, distinctive shopping, and refreshing wines. Guests will enjoy a live concert by Silhouette performing vibrant R&B, Soul, and Motown music. The Silhouette band is made up of Cornelius Bishop, Anthony Kinchion, Tim Forkes, Chris Strong and Alex Holland.
Carefree Sundays: Live from el Pedregal festival is sponsored by AZ Wines and Clear Channel's EVA 95.5 Radio. This year's Spring Festival will run every... | El Pedregal | 02/26/12 | Scottsdale |
King of Glory Concert SeriesPresented by King of Glory Lutheran Church at King of Glory Lutheran Church February 26, 2012 Hymns and the Spoken Word, with Robyn Bloomquist - narrator, Christine Redding - vocalist, and Carol Webb on the piano will share their gifts and talents through music and the spoken Word of God. Their love for the church and great hymns and worship melodies of the faith has grown and developed over the years.
| King of Glory Lutheran Church | 02/26/12 | Tempe |
| Flower, Leaf and Rust | Trinity Cathedral Center for the Arts | 02/03/12-
02/27/12 | Phoenix |
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