| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Queen Zixi of Ix: TStory of the Magic CloakPresented by East Valley Children's Theatre at Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse February 9-February 19, 2012 Two young children, Fluff and Bud, have been forced to live with their greedy Aunt. With no food or shelter to be found in the country, she takes them to the city to look for work. The King of the land of Noland has recently died and left the kingdom without an heir to the throne. An ancient law thrusts Bud instantly into being crowned King and he is whisked away to live in the palace and rule the land. With the aid of Princess Fluff, and a most magical cloak, King Bud battles an evil queen, a... | East Valley Children's Theatre | 02/09/12-
02/19/12 | Mesa |
West Side StoryPresented by Mesa Encore Theatre at Mesa Arts Center Theaters February 3-February 19, 2012 Mesa Encore Theatre proudly presents the world's greatest love story which takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical.
Often referred to as the greatest musical of all time, West Side Story is the immortal story of two star-crossed lovers caught in a turf war of rival ethnic gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
West Side... | Mesa Encore Theatre | 02/03/12-
02/19/12 | Mesa |
The Gene Krupa StoryPresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre February 20-February 21, 2012 Not since the 1940s has Gene Krupa's music exploded from a stage and washed over an audience with such excitement. His Famous Swing Orchestra is recreated in two fifty minute sets performing his hits with stunning vocals and soloists from the 16 piece international swing band.
| Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 02/20/12-
02/21/12 | Mesa |
| Metropolitan Youth Symphony | Metropolitan Youth Symphony | 02/22/12 | Mesa |
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 |
Meet the Author - Conrad StoradPresented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History February 23, 2012 Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH) is thrilled to host Conrad J. Storad as part of the AZ SciTech Festival. Mr. Storad writes informative and entertaining science and nature books for children and young adults. He is the author of more than 30 books such as Rattlesnake Rules and Desert Night Shift: a Pack Rat Story. He is a celebrated children's author who has won numerous literary awards. Along with Conrad Storad, AzMNH will also be hosting Big Mama the loveable rattler from... | Arizona Museum of Natural History | 02/23/12 | Mesa |
The Borealis Wind QuintetPresented by Gold Canyon Arts Council at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church February 24, 2012 Nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award in the Chamber Music Category, it is acclaimed as one of America's preeminent chamber ensembles. The highest musical integrity, irresistible energy and charisma distinguish Borealis in the chamber music field. Audiences love their exquisite programming that includes the finest of the classics, engaging commissioned works, opera arias and works for piano and winds.
| Gold Canyon Arts Council | 02/24/12 | Apache Junction |
| Mesa Community College Dance Concert | Mesa Community College - Southern & Dobson Campus | 02/22/12-
02/24/12 | Mesa |
Jurassic Park - Movie viewing and discussion with PaleontologistPresented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History February 24, 2012 Come and experience this block buster movie sensation like never
before, with a real, live, AzMNH paleontologist! Written by Michael Crichton, and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park is a one of a kind action, adventure film that does not disappoint. Spielberg brings an island full of dinosaurs to life with groundbreaking animations, and stunning computer generated imagery! Got dino-questions? You're in luck! Following the showing, you can take part in a lively, scientific... | Arizona Museum of Natural History | 02/24/12 | Mesa |
| Western Vistas- A Celebration of Arizona Statehood and the West | San Tan Community Performing Arts | 02/26/12 | Mesa |
Run For Your WifePresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre January 12-February 26, 2012 A cab driver, John Smith, literally has two lives, complete with two different wives, Mary and Barbara. Somehow, he manages to juggle them both without arousing suspicion. However, he gets caught up in a mugging, and he wakes up in a hospital. He ends up with Mary instead of with Barbara, with whom he should be at the moment, and he now has to deal with explaining this problem to both of his wives and the police all at once.
| Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 01/12/12-
02/26/12 | Mesa |
| Sid the Science Kid, Dinosaur Dig! | Arizona Museum of Natural History | 02/26/12 | Mesa |
Jan LisieckiPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters February 28, 2012 Hailed by critics worldwide for his mature and poetic playing, Jan Lisiecki made his orchestral debut at the age of 9 and has since given over 50 performances with orchestras worldwide, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Montreal Symphony, Quebec Symphony, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra and Sinfonia Varsovia, to name a few. Praise for 16 year-old Jan an range from "extraordinary talent", to "one of the most sensational young artists".
| Mesa Arts Center | 02/28/12 | Mesa |
Kevin Sterner and Strait Country: Tribute to the Music of George StraitPresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre February 28, 2012 Kevin Sterner and Strait Country, performing the critically acclaimed "Tribute to the Music of George Strait" has been thrilling audiences and selling out concert venues throughout Southern Arizona for the past two years.
This concert showcases Hit after Hit from an incredible 58 Number One's and 83 Top Ten Hits, spanning the entire 30 years.You will hear all time favorites, "Ocean Front Property", "Amarillo By Morning", "The Chair", "All My Ex's Live in Texas" ,"I... | Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 02/28/12 | Mesa |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Mary HoffmanPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 1, 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 Mary Hoffman.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/01/12 | Mesa |
Gazillion Bubble ShowPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 2-March 3, 2012 Something entirely new in family entertainment! This dazzling one of-a-kind show stars Yan Fang, holder of 16 records in the Guinness Book of World Records who will mystify you with giant, bouncing, floating, smoke-filled, and massive bubbles; jaw-dropping special effects; state of the art special lighting and astounding laser effects. This Off-Broadway hit, now entering it's 5th amazing year, will unveil a multi-million dollar production for its first ever North American tour beginning... | Mesa Arts Center | 03/02/12-
03/03/12 | Mesa |
Let Us Serenade YouPresented by Symphony of the Southwest at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 3, 2012 Richard Strauss, Antonin Dvorak and Johannes Brahms are well known, but some of their most beautiful music is not. These serenades are exquisite and this is a rare opportunity to hear them played by the fabulous wind section of the Symphony of the Southwest.
| Symphony of the Southwest | 03/03/12 | Mesa |
Teen MazePresented by Catholic Charities Community Services at Fiesta Mall March 2-March 3, 2012 Teen Maze is a FREE, fun and interactive experience to help teens realize the potential future consequences of the choices they make and helps them make better choices.
Teen Maze provides accurate information about the emotional, physical and financial consequences of sexual activity, substance abuse, and technology use. We also provide information about career, education and service opportunities. Envision a life-size board game and you get the idea! Teens navigate their... | Catholic Charities Community Services | 03/02/12-
03/03/12 | Mesa |
Teen MazePresented by Catholic Charities Community Services at Fiesta Mall March 2-March 3, 2012 Teen Maze is a FREE, fun and interactive experience to help teens realize the potential future consequences of the choices they make and helps them make better choices.
Teen Maze provides accurate information about the emotional, physical and financial consequences of sexual activity, substance abuse, and technology use. We also provide information about career, education and service opportunities. Envision a life-size board game and you get the idea! Teens navigate their... | Catholic Charities Community Services | 03/02/12-
03/03/12 | Mesa |
| Val Vista Village Public Performance | Scottsdale Sweet Adelines/Scottsdale Chorus | 03/04/12 | Mesa |
2012 Student Art ExhibitionPresented by SunDust Gallery at SunDust Gallery February 5-March 4, 2012 The Chinese Art and Design Studio presents 2012 Student Art Exhibition featuring the artwork of emerging young artists.
| SunDust Gallery | 02/05/12-
03/04/12 | Mesa |
National Geographic Live Presents: Brian SkerryPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 5, 2012 Award-winning underwater photographer Skerry is celebrated for his stunning portraits of our planet's ocean realm. In a visually spectacular presentation tied to his landmark National Geographic book, Ocean Soul, you'll share Skerry's adventures documenting the wonder and resilience of the underwater world.
Community Partner- Desert Botanical Garden
Official Bookstore- Changing Hands
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/05/12 | Mesa |
That Kool BandPresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre March 5, 2012 Do you love those great songs from the 50's and 60's? Do you enjoy live music? Do you like it loud? Then you will love the great harmonies, flashy guitar work and danceable fun of Arizona's premier oldies band, That Kool Band, when they return to Broadway Palm's main stage.
That Kool Band has performed throughout the state with their incredible selection of rock music's greatest hits. "Hang on Sloopy," "I Feel Good," "A Hard Days Night," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Blue Suede... | Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 03/05/12 | Mesa |
| National Geographic Live: Photographer Brian Skerry | Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center | 03/05/12 | Mesa |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Los Thieves DuoPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 8, 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 Los Thieves Duo.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/08/12 | Mesa |
Mesa Grande Archeology Home School DayPresented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History March 8, 2012 Come learn about the Hohokam, a prehistoric culture that lived here in the Valley. You will be able to visit Mesa Grande, a prehistoric temple mound in downtown Mesa, meet archaeologists and learn how they work at a real archaeological site. This program is appropriate for multiple learning levels with a range of activities including "meet the scientist", fact sheets, games and crafts.
| Arizona Museum of Natural History | 03/08/12 | Mesa |
An Evening with Classic Lily TomlinPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 9, 2012 Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, and video. Throughout her extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards including six Emmys and two Tonys.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/09/12 | Mesa |
American Chamber PlayersPresented by Gold Canyon Arts Council at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church March 9, 2012 Among today's most exciting and innovative chamber music ensembles, The American Chamber Players were formed in 1985 by Miles Hoffman from a core group of artists of The Library of Congress Summer Chamber Festival. The six members of the ensemble perform repertoire ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works, and their fascinating and delightful programs with varied instrumental combinations have been as enthusiastically praised as their... | Gold Canyon Arts Council | 03/09/12 | Apache Junction |
David Benoit and Brian CulbertsonPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 10, 2012 Two of the highest profile keyboardists in contemporary jazz join together for a completely unique pairing. Playing two acoustic grand pianos, Benoit and Culbertson will perform some of their best known compositions along with original music they've collaborated on specifically for this project. Combining these two very distinctive styles in an acoustic setting will make for a new and exciting concert experience sure to ignite some unexpected sparks! | Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/10/12 | Mesa |
Midnight in MoscowPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 11, 2012 Close your eyes during this concert and you'll find yourself in the middle of Red Square, gazing at the Kremlin in all its grandeur. From dawn to dusk, Russian music is revolutionary and innovative, ranging from folk songs like Shostakovich's Folk Festival to grand symphonic works like Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition will take us on an imaginary tour of an art collection, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Dance of the Tumblers will make you grin. ... | Mesa Arts Center | 03/11/12 | Mesa |
Where Art and History Come TogetherPresented by Artists of the Superstitions at Superstition Mountain Museum March 10-March 11, 2012 Over 30 juried artists to include: paintings, photography, wood, glass, jewelry, pottery and more. Gun Fights, Food, Musical Entertainment. Drawings For Art Donated by Artists
Explore the museum grounds: Elvis Chapel, Apacheland Barn, Gold Mining Equipment, History Museum (fee)
| Artists of the Superstitions | 03/10/12-
03/11/12 | Apache Junction |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Liam Mackey and Tim SadowPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 15, 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 Liam Mackey and Tim Sadow.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/15/12 | Mesa |
Taylor's Irish CabaretPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 16, 2012 Taylor's Traditional Irish Cabaret is a celebration of Irish music, laughter, song and dance. Ireland's greatest comedian, Noel V. Ginnity instantly sends audiences into fits of laughter with his brand of humor. Combined with traditional Irish ballads and dance, this will be a rollicking afternoon of good fun from the Emerald Isle.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/16/12 | Mesa |
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Spring Break 2012 Dance ExperiencePresented by Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC) at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 12-March 16, 2012 The ultimate experience for dance students ages 12 - 18. This spring break dance experience gives dancers the opportunity to take a week of master classes in a variety of techniques and learn from instructors at the top of their field in techniques like, modern, jazz/hip hop and West African. Your registration also provides you with two Alvin Ailey performance tickets to round out this exciting week at the Ikeda Theatre of the Mesa Arts Center.
| Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC) | 03/12/12-
03/16/12 | Mesa |
Yazmina Reza Comedy: ArtPresented by Southwest Shakespeare Company at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 1-March 17, 2012 Winner of both the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Play, this play by Yasmina Reza, in an English translation by Christopher Hampton, is a non-stop, dazzling, fireworks display of language, and is an actor's dream for its 3 man cast. Art focuses on the devastating effect on three friends when one of them purchases an expensive work of abstract art - a large painting consisting of white lines on a white canvas.
| Southwest Shakespeare Company | 03/01/12-
03/17/12 | Mesa |
Overnight at the Museum: Meet the Pterosaurs!Presented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History March 16-March 17, 2012 Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a night at the museum? Well stop wondering and find out! You can spend the night at the AzMNH and meet the stars of our new exhibit Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies - the Pterosaurs!
The Meet the Pterosaurs Over-Night program is designed for children six to 12 years old and an adult chaperone over 21 years. Join the fun with special age appropriate activities, crafts, and a movie showing! Snacks are served in the evening, and... | Arizona Museum of Natural History | 03/16/12-
03/17/12 | Mesa |
3 International TenorsPresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre March 17, 2012 The 3 International Tenors pay tribute to some of the finest music in the world: Opera, Musical Theater and Pop Opera.
The show includes tributes to the greats including Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and Enrico Caruso and stirring performances of your favorite songs such as "Time To Say Goodbye", "Ave Maria" and "Nessum Dorma".
Geno Toc, Guillermo Ontiveros and Dino De Luca will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!
| Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 03/17/12 | Mesa |
A Night in the 40's with Arizona's Largest Big Band DancePresented by Savoy Hop Cats at Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum March 17, 2012 Join the Savoy Hop Cats and the Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum, presenting sponsor Hensley and Company, as they invite you to take a sentimental journey at the Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum's, 'Big Band Hangar Dance and WWII Musical Show'! For the second year in a row the Savoy Hop Cats will be teaching a swing dance lesson and Judging the swing dance competition as well!
This glamorous event features a WWII 1940's Musical Show followed by a Big Band... | Savoy Hop Cats | 03/17/12 | Mesa |
Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and MarriagePresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 15-March 18, 2012 Miss Abigail, is the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars teaching outrageously funny "how-to's" on dating, mating and marriage. A "perfect date night"(NYTheatre.com) with "big laughs" (Associated Press), you're sure to have "a rollicking good time" (OK! Magazine) at Miss Abigail's Guide today.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/15/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
Run For Your WifePresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre January 12-March 18, 2012 This is a superb example of British farce. John Smith is your ordinary London cab driver. He owns his own car, sets his own hours, is hard working, punctual and lives a very ordinary life…except for his two wives. He has successfully kept his two lives separate by spending mornings with Barbara and evenings with Mary.
Complication is piled upon complication as he works tirelessly and hilariously to keep his suspicious wives from running into each other and to keep all of his... | Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 01/12/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
33rd Annual Contemporary Crafts - A national juried exhibition of all craft mediaPresented by Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center January 27-March 18, 2012 Highlighting the finest in contemporary crafts from across the country, Mesa Contemporary Arts' Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition has become a benchmark for innovation and quality. Representative of traditional craft mediums including ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts, this exhibition showcases 50 artworks by 38 artists, representing 18 states.
| Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center | 01/27/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
Unexpired Time Installation by Barbara SmithPresented by Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center January 27-March 18, 2012 An accumulation of things predestined to disappear or go unnoticed, Unexpired Time is an exhibition of photographs, video and commonplace objects that mark presence without identity. Items such as parking meters, keys and coins are collected, translated or transformed to function as tools for measurement and elicit a reconsideration of everyday routines.
| Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center | 01/27/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
Mesa Festival of CreativityPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 9-March 18, 2012 Mesa Festival of Creativity invites you to immerse yourself in a fantastic environment full of amazing things to see and do! It's Spring Break, but don't spend it sitting around-come to the Mesa Arts Center for endless family fun.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/09/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
The DuttonsPresented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre March 19, 2012 The Duttons are international touring and recording artists that play everything from bluegrass to classical in their shows, featuring a variety of instruments: violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and drums among others. The Duttons have not only won recognition in national fiddling contests, and as studio musicians but have also garnered praise and awards in classical violin competitions.
In addition to their instrumental virtuosity, the Duttons are... | Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | 03/19/12 | Mesa |
National Geographic Live: Michael DaviePresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 21, 2012 Famous for pursuing the under-reported story, Emmy Awardwinning filmmaker Michael Davie offers a personal look at his native Africa, a continent often misrepresented in the media. Featuring riveting film clips and extraordinary personal encounters, Davie's inspiring talks receive standing ovations globally.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/21/12 | Mesa |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Island MagicPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 22, 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 | 03/22/12 | Mesa |
Straight No ChaserPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 22, 2012 In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal protooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal - the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense...and with a sense of humor.
| Mesa Arts Center Theaters | 03/22/12 | Mesa |
| Ricardo de Cristóbal, Flamenco Guitarist | Flamenco! The Studio | 02/25/11-
03/24/12 | Mesa |
Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 24-March 25, 2012 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed for an estimated 23 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries on six continents, including two historic residencies in South Africa. Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's cultural ambassador to the world, continues bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/24/12-
03/25/12 | Mesa |
Spring Out to Lunch Concert Series - Santan Swing BandPresented by Mesa Arts Center Theaters at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 29, 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 | 03/29/12 | Mesa |
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