Entertainment

Performing Arts Season Spotlights 2014-2015

September 2, 2014 |

Tucson’s theatre scene is the opposite of bland. Eclectic, exciting, lively, raucous, serious, hilarious, heartbreaking, sweet, sensual, over-to-top, and down-to-earth, the blend is more wide-ranging and diverse than the current line-up of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors. The variety speaks to the amazing amount of creative energy in the Old Pueblo, with performance companies that cater to both affluent patrons and audience members on a budget. The breadth truly is remarkable, so buy some tickets and embrace your town’s artistic, dramatic flair this year!

Sit back, relax, peruse Zócalo’s season snapshots and start booking some dates. We hope to see you at the show!

– Jamie Manser

The Rogue company of actors reprising some of their favorite roles. Photo: Tim Fuller

The Rogue company of actors reprising some of their favorite roles.
Photo: Tim Fuller

Stage/Theatrical

Arizona Onstage Productions
Coming off of its highly-lauded rendition of Les Misérables, which ran Aug. 9-17, the company dedicated to musical theatre has three productions scheduled for this season. Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings offers Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized.” The boys are back to do their Christmas Special. At first Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky don’t know why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put some harmony into a discordant world. Shows are Dec. 5-20. Come Feb. 8-9, AOP presents Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy. Based on the PBS Documentary, this show examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical and features the work of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim. AOP closes its season with And the World Goes ‘Round March 20-April 5, a musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The revue takes its title from a tune the songwriting team wrote for Liza Minnelli to sing in the film New York, New York. The show consists of an eclectic collection of love songs, torch songs, and acerbically witty comic numbers. All performances are at the Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Space, 330 S. Scott Ave. See ArizonaOnstage.org for details and tickets.
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Arizona Opera
Our fine state’s opera company is again delivering an impressive season of performances for audiences in both Phoenix and Tucson. With six operas spread out over the 2014-2015 season and a mixture of classics and lesser-performed works to choose from, this season is quite exciting. Most anticipated in many circles are two classic works: Verdi’s Rigoletto, (Nov. 22/23) a dark tale set in 16th century Italy featuring a court jester with revenge on his mind, and the Mozart classic The Magic Flute (March 7/8) which features some of the composers most famous music and wonderful sets and is always a crowd favorite. However, it is the company’s first performance of the year that is of historic significance. Cruzar la Cara de la Luna is the world’s first mariachi opera to hit the stage, with only two Tucson performances (Oct. 18/19). Featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, the story “revolves around a modern immigrant family struggling with issues of home, family and identity.” Visit AZOpera.org for more information and tickets or ring (520) 293-4336. All shows take place at the Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. – Herb Stratford

Arizona Rose Theatre Company
The home-grown, family-run company lists three productions on its website for the 2014-15 season, including: Robin Hood – The Musical (Oct. 10-12); Crazy For You (Feb. 20-22) and Steel Magnolias (April 18-19). The first two shows are at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., and the last performance is at Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Space, 330 S. Scott Ave. Visit ArizonaRose.cc or call (520) 888-0509 for updated information. – Zόcalo

Ian Lowe and Joe Kinosian in Arizona Theatre Company’s "Murder for Two."  Photo: Joan Marcus

Ian Lowe and Joe Kinosian in Arizona Theatre Company’s “Murder for Two.”
Photo: Joan Marcus

Arizona Theatre Company
Tragedy, love and art appear to be the central themes of the 2014-2015 season at the Arizona Theatre Company. With thrillers like Wait Until Dark (Oct. 18–Nov. 8) and tragedies like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Feb. 28–March 21) on tap we’ll like need the respite of the madcap comedy Murder for Two (Nov. 29–Dec. 20) to lighten the mood with its 13 characters played by just two actors. Another season highlight is the world premiere of Five Presidents (Jan. 10–Jan. 31) that imagines the scene when five past presidents are all gathered in a room prior to Richard Nixon’s funeral. Productions take place in both Phoenix and Tucson. The local digs for ATC are at Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. More details and tickets available by calling (520) 622-2823 or online at ArizonaTheatre.org. – Herb Stratford

Borderlands Theater
Celebrating its 29th season, Borderlands was formed as an official non-profit in 1986 and its “mission from the start was to present the diverse voices of the U.S./Mexico Border region.” Continuing with that goal, the company brings to the stage three plays for 2014-2015, two of which are world premieres. They Call Me a Hero, by Guillermo Reyes, starts the season and is based on Daniel Hernandez’s memoir of the same title. Hernandez, credited with saving the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords during a 2011 shooting spree, was thrown into a whirlwind of publicity after he became a national hero. Reyes examines how, “as his private life becomes public, Daniel’s family and upbringing in South Tucson provide the backbone that empowers him.” The show runs Sept. 25-Oct. 5. Absence/El Ausente is a drama about three generations of a Mexico City family who endure the absence of a son, husband, and father who have left for the United States in search of work. As the family’s situation deteriorates, a sighting of their absent loved one catapults the play to its surprising ending. Performances alternate between English and Spanish, Feb. 12-March 1. Closing the season April 9-19 is the world premiere of River City by Diana Grisanti. Shaken by her father’s death, Mary sets off to uncover three generations’ worth of secrets buried in the West End of Louisville, Kentucky. All performances are at ZUZI’s Theatre, 738 N. 5th Ave. Call the box office at (520) 882-7406 for tickets or go to BorderlandsTheater.org for more details. – Zόcalo

Hilary Maiberger as "Belle" and Darick Pead as "Beast" in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," presented by Broadway in Tucson Dec. 12-14.  Photo: Amy Boyle

Hilary Maiberger as “Belle” and Darick Pead as “Beast” in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by Broadway in Tucson Dec. 12-14. Photo: Amy Boyle

Broadway In Tucson
Since relocating from the Tucson Convention Center’s Music Hall to UA’s Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., Broadway in Tucson continues to present world class Broadway productions for the Tucson market. This season again features a mixture of revivals; Guys and Dolls (Feb. 24–March 1), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jan. 7-11), and hot current Great White Way favorites like Once (March 31-April 5) and Flashdance (Nov. 4-9). But perhaps the most anticipated show may be Beauty and the Beast, on stage Dec. 12-14. Further information and tickets are online at BroadwayInTucson.com or call (520) 903-2929. – Herb Stratford

The Community Players
Previously located at the Red Barn Theatre on Main Street south of Speedway Boulevard, as of this past summer The Community Players have a new location and a new name. The group strives to provide affordable, quality plays, musicals and revues for the community, by the community. This season brings several productions: 6 Rms Riv Vu (Sept. 12-28), Gypsy (Oct. 31-Nov. 23), A Community Christmas: A Holiday Revue (Dec. 12-21), Guys On Ice (Jan. 9-25), Duets Revue (Feb. 13-22), The Complete History of America (abridged/March 6-22), and Rumors (May 8-24). The new location is at 1881 N. Oracle Rd. Get more details by calling (520) 887-6239 or visiting CommunityPlayersTucson.org. – Zόcalo

Gaslight Theatre
This is, without a doubt, Tucson’s home for melodrama and old-fashioned theatre hi-jinks. The 2014-2015 season features a few not-to-miss shows like Cronan The Barbarian from Sept. 4–Nov. 9 and The Secret Santa from Nov. 13–Jan. 4. The Gaslight’s interactive theatre experience is a real family treat with excellent writing, acting and performances; their innovative stage design is not to be missed. It also hosts concerts throughout the year, so keep an eye on their website for those. This is one Tucson institution that never gets old, book tickets for the Christmas show months ahead or be left out in the cold. The theatre is located at 7010 E. Broadway Blvd., by phone at (520) 886-9428 and online via TheGaslightTheatre.com. – Herb Stratford

Invisible Theatre presents award winning pianist and storyteller Richard Glazier in "Broadway to Hollywood" on Dec. 7 at the Berger Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Invisible Theatre

Invisible Theatre presents award winning pianist and storyteller Richard Glazier in “Broadway to Hollywood” on Dec. 7 at the Berger Performing Arts Center.
Photo courtesy Invisible Theatre

Invisible Theatre
This Tucson institution is celebrating its 44th season with a slate of six different shows and two special events. IT’s unique mixture of comedy, mystery, drama and unique storytelling is unmatched by any other theatre company on local stages. Highlights this year include four Southwest premieres and two Tucson premieres as IT presents tales of family guilt (Cannoli, Latkes and Guilt), murder mystery (Sheer Madness) and family comedy (A Kid Like Jake). Performances take place at with the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., or at IT’s stage, 1400 N. 1st Ave. Visit InvisibleTheatre.com or dial (520) 882-9721 for details. – Herb Stratford

Live Theatre Workshop
For two decades, LTW has worked to provide “performance and education to entertain, enlighten and uplift our community and to develop theatrical talent.” It maintains a year-round schedule, with the 2014-2015 starting this past June and running through June 2015. Mainstage productions include: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged and revised, Sept. 4-Oct. 6), 9 Parts of Desire (Oct. 16-Nov. 15), The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays (Nov. 20-Dec. 28), The Savannah Disputation (Jan. 8-Feb. 14), Move Over Mrs. Markham (Feb. 19-March 28), Enchanted April (April 2-May 10), and The Columnist (May 14-June 13). LTW also hosts a family series, All Together Theatre, with four performances running from September through June 2015. It all happens at 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. Details are available by calling the box office at (520) 327-4242 or visiting LiveTheatreWorkshop.org. – Zόcalo

The Rogue Theatre
This season marks the company’s tenth anniversary, which has developed a reputation for presenting classic stage works with a unique twist. This year includes plays by luminaries such as Clifford Odets (Awake and Sing, Sept. 11-28), Samuel Beckett (Waiting for Godot, Jan. 8-25), Virginia Woolf (The Lady in the Looking Glass, Feb. 26-March 15) and William Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice, April 30-May 17). The Rogue’s intimate space at 300 E. University Blvd. in the Historic “Y” is an ideal location to re-experience the classics. Go to TheRogueTheatre.org for more information or ring (520) 551-2053.  – Herb Stratford

UA Repertory Theatre
An often overlooked gem on the local theatre scene, the University of Arizona’s Repertory Theatre program presents an annual season of shows that are excellent in their execution, and that also provide a chance for the public to see the next generation of professional stage talent right here in town before they make their way to the Great White Way. This season they will present six shows, including: Frankenstein (Oct. 19–Nov. 9), The Full Monty (Nov. 9–Dec. 7), and Othello (March 8–April 5). Shows take place on the UA campus in the intimate Tornabene Theatre black box space and in the Marroney Theatre, just off Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue. Find the full season’s schedule, and tickets, at Theatre.Arizona.Edu– Herb Stratford

Winding Road Theatre Ensemble
According to its website, “WRTE has a particular commitment to developing new work by American playwrights. We fulfill our mission by producing seasons of contemporary and classic works representing diverse styles, themes, and perspectives; and by presenting readings, workshops, and full productions of new plays.” This season it brings three productions. From Nov. 6-23 is Arthur Miller’s classic Death of a Salesman; United, by Toni Press-Coffman,hits the stage Feb. 5-22 and “explores the lives of the passengers and crew members of United Flight 93, who came together on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to take back the plane from terrorists, and saved the lives of an incalculable number of people.” Rough Magic, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, rounds out the season April 16-May 3 with itshilarious contemporary riff on The Tempest, it presents a Caliban who has escaped Prospero’s island and is on the run from his powerful master. He finds himself in modern-day New York where he joins forces with a dramaturg with magical powers and a love-struck lifeguard who might just be the child warrior fated to save the world.” Performance locations, tickets and more details are available at WindingRoadTheater.org or by calling the box office at (520) 401-3626.
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Dance

Artifact Dance Project company dancers Photo: Ed Flores

Artifact Dance Project Company Dancers.
Photo: Ed Flores

Artifact Dance Project
Artifact Dance Project begins their 2014-2015 season on a high note, having relocated their home base over the summer to a historic Downtown warehouse at 17 E. Toole Ave. While most of their performances will still take place at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. on the UA campus, one season highlight is sure to be the fundraiser performance Wearhouse, which is taking place at the troupe’s headquarters on Oct. 24. The warehouse is the company’s home for classes and business operations and will no doubt be inspiring many works to come in the future. As in the past, Artifact continues to offer unique collaborations this year with local composers and artists to create performances which are unlike any other group in town. Collaborative concerts this year include: Down In Town (Dec. 13), An Artist’s Proof (Jan. 9-11), Until (Feb. 6-7) and the return of Speak Easy (April 3-5). Get specifics and tickets at ArtifactDanceProject.org. – Herb Stratford

Ballet Tucson Company Dancers Photo: Ed Flores

Ballet Tucson Company Dancers
Photo: Ed Flores

Ballet Tucson
Tucson’s only professional ballet company kicks off its season with a triple bill premiere performance of the Phantom of the Opera along with Joplin and Boler-O. The Phantom piece is an original piece inspired by the 1925 silent film, and should be a real treat when it hits the stage at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd., Oct. 17-19. Two other highlights of the 2014-2015 season, its 11th as a fully professional company and the 29th overall, include the presentation of The Nutcracker at the TCC, 260 S. Church Ave., on Dec. 26-28 and the group’s presentation of Sleeping Beauty on May 2-3 at Centennial Hall. See BalletTucson.org for complete details and tickets. – Herb Stratford

UA Dance Photo: Ed Flores

University of Arizona School of Dance
Photo: Ed Flores

University of Arizona School of Dance
This year the UA Dance Ensemble celebrates 10 years of performing in the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd., with six productions slated for the 2014-2015 season. First up is JAZZ in AZ, featuring a fast-paced show with a sampling of jazz, tap and contemporary dance from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Following is Premium Blend, an amalgam of several pieces being presented Oct. 23-26 and Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Next is In Focus–Student Spotlight, concerts showcasing student creativity through choreography and performance, on stage Dec. 4-7. Color Wheel is another presentation with a fusion of dance performances happening Feb. 18-22. Another student spotlight, titled Boundless, takes place April 23–May 2. Spring Collection offers new multi-genre works by faculty from April 24-May 3. Get more information at Dance.Arizona.edu. – Zόcalo

ZUZI! Apprentice Company "Powerful Women" Concert Spring 2014. Photo: Larry Hanelin

ZUZI! Apprentice Company “Powerful Women” Concert Spring 2014.
Photo: Larry Hanelin

ZUZI! Dance Company
The non-profit community arts organization is a professional dance company, a school for dance and movement arts, and a theater for the performing arts community. The group is committed to “affirming diversity and collaboration through educational programming, community participation, and local and national outreach and exchange,” according to their website. Three events of note are on its calendar this fall. First up is the annual No Frills-Cheap Thrills Dance Happenin’, set to take place Oct. 24-25 at 7:30pm. The yearly Family and Friends Sharing event is Dec. 6 and the Solstice Celebration happens from December 19 to 21. All shows take place at the ZUZI! Theater, located in the Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Ave. Find out more at ZUZIMoveIt.org– Herb Stratford

Music

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music present Artemis Quartet on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Photo courtesy Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music present Artemis Quartet on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Photo courtesy Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
According to its press release, AFCM has, since 1948, “brought internationally renowned musicians to Tucson, presenting exquisite chamber music in the comfort of a small concert hall — one where the audience becomes part of the performance. It is intimate, engaging, and friendly…..a world-class experience!” Performances happen at the Tucson Convention Center complex’s 511-seat Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. AFCM offers a three-part season: the Evening Series, Piano & Friends and the 22st Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival. The 67th annual Evening Series features six concerts, the 20th season of the Piano & Friends series hosts four concerts and the Winter Chamber Music Festival runs from March 15-22. Affordable season and individual concert tickets are available online at ArizonaChamberMusic.org or by calling the box office at (520) 577-3769. – Zόcalo

Tucson Pops Orchestra hosts Rob Wright, one of the premier four-string banjoists in the world, on Sept. 21. Image via TucsonPops.org

Tucson Pops Orchestra hosts Rob Wright, one of the premier four-string banjoists in the world, on Sept. 21. Image via TucsonPops.org

Tucson Pops Orchestra
This season, Tucson Pops celebrates its 60th Anniversary of Music Under the Stars™. The 2014 Fall Concert Series takes place on Sundays in September at 7 p.m. at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park. Sept. 7 hosts the Conductor’s Choice with Music Director/Conductor László Vere presenting a wide-range of favorites; Sept. 14 sees Orchestral Favorites, again with László Vere at the helm and Sept. 21 features Rob Wright, one of the premier four-string banjoists in the world. There is a limited amount of seating at DeMeester, which fills up quickly. Bring folding chairs or a blanket. The Parks and Recreation Department runs three shuttles from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. from the parking lot at El Con Mall. Find out more at TucsonPops.org– Zόcalo

TSO presents Pinchas Zukerman, a virtuoso violinist, with his wife, Amanda Forsyth, Principal Cellist with Canada’s National Arts Center Orchestra on March 31, 2015.

TSO presents Pinchas Zukerman, a virtuoso violinist, with his wife, Amanda Forsyth, Principal Cellist with Canada’s National Arts Center Orchestra on March 31, 2015.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Each year the Tucson Symphony presents an ambitious mix of programs for the community that combine classics, pops programs and innovative new work. This year is no exception as their 2014-2015 slate features works by Gershwin and Copland (Sept. 26/28), Tchaikovsky and Greig (Oct. 24/26), Brahms and Mozart (Jan. 10/11) Ultimate Symphonic Rock (Feb. 7/8), Texas Tenors (Feb. 28/March 1) and The Canadian Brass (March 21). Also not to miss this year is a performance by Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on March 31. With performances at the Tucson Convention Center and other Tucson locations there’s no excuse not to have a symphonic art experience this year. See TucsonSymphony.org for the full schedule, ticket and location information. – Herb Stratford

Variety

Lela Rose of Black Cherry Burlesque. Photo: Hannah Gaber

Lela Rose of Black Cherry Burlesque.
Photo: Hannah Gaber

Black Cherry Burlesque
Tucson’s longest running burlesque production hosts a live, theatrical production involving the art of striptease. Many performers pay homage to the extensive history of burlesque with vintage style costumes and classic 30s and 40s music of burlesque’s heyday. Headquartered at the Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave., BCB was started by the pub’s owners, Inga Kaboom and Stephka von Snatch, in 2006 after they fell in love with the art of burlesque. The show features a wide variety of performers, styles, themes and music. Performances are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. On Sept. 19, BCB debuts a new production, Burlesque For The Soul, a benefit for Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault. Doors are at 7 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m. with an encore at 10 p.m. $10 cover at the door, $20 VIP seating available for advance purchase at BlackCherryBurlesque.com. Call (520) 882-0009 for more details. – Zócalo

Carnival of Illusion
One of the hottest tickets in town for the past three years has been Carnival of Illusion’s intimate parlor magic experience. Having sold out the last three seasons in a row, the Tucson-based magic duo of Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed have expanded their base to include performances in Phoenix and Mesa. Their sixth season opens locally at the Doubletree by Hilton, 445 S Alvernon Way, on Sept. 26. It is a not-to-be-missed show due to its intimate and fun nature as well as the quality of the stage work. Tickets and dates are online at CarnivalOfIllusion.com. – Herb Stratford

The intimate setting of the Carnival of Illusion show. Photo: Open Lens

The intimate setting of the Carnival of Illusion show.
Photo: Open Lens

Comedy
We admit we haven’t been hipped to the local comedy scene, and we hope the 2014-2015 season changes that! A few local comedy troupes are currently on our radar. Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed, online at UnscrewedComedy.com, hosts weekly improv shows at its new mid-town digs at 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The LaughingStock Comedy Company, Laughing.com, brings their unique brand of improvisational comedy to two Tucson venues in October. On Oct. 3 at Tanque Verde High School, 4201 N. Melpomene Way, LaughingStock performs at 6 p.m. to raise money to benefit the TVHS Theatre Department in their efforts to purchase new curtains. The Saturday, Oct. 4 7:30 p.m. performance at St. John on the Desert Presbyterian Church, 2695 N. Houghton Road, to raise funds for the church’s missions and outreach. Tucson Improv Movement (TIM, TucsonImprov.com) recently moved to a location on 4th Avenue, click here for the Zócalo story. Of course, we can’t cover comedy without mentioning Tucson’s mainstay Laff’s Comedy Caffe! Running continuously since 1988, Laff’s has live stand-up shows by nationally touring comedians every Friday and Saturday night – with two shows a night. Laff’s also hosts a weekly “Open Mic Nite” every Thursday, “where you can get a glimpse at some of the Southwest’s up and coming stars in the comedy world and even jump on stage yourself.” Laff’s is located at 2900 E. Broadway Blvd., online at LaffsTucson.com and by phone at (520) 32-FUNNY.
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Mavis Staples performs at Fox Tucson Theatre on Fri, Sept 5.  A benefit show for KXCI 91.3FM community radio. Photo: Chris Strong

Mavis Staples performs at Fox Tucson Theatre on Fri, Sept 5. A benefit show for KXCI 91.3FM community radio. Photo: Chris Strong

Fox Theatre
Dubbed as Downtown’s crown jewel, the historic Fox Theatre (17 W. Congress St.) is offering a robust line-up of heavy hitters in the live music events category, several variety shows and classic films for its 2014-2015 season. Highlights include: Mavis Staples, Sept. 5; Last Comic Standing, Sept. 16; La Musique TYP annual Fashion Show, Sept. 19; Stand Up to Stop Violence IV, Sept. 21; Get The Led Out/Led Zepplin Tribute, Sept. 28; Kansas, Oct. 3; Nils Lofgren, Oct. 4; Paul Reiser, Oct. 9; Girls Night: The Musical, Oct. 11; Asia, Oct. 13; Lee Ann Womack, The Way I’m Livin’ Tour, Oct. 16; Tucson fashion Week, Oct. 18; Ray Lamontagne, Oct. 23; David Broza, Oct. 30; Darlene Love, Nov. 2; David Sedaris, Nov. 6; James Van Praagh, Nov. 7; Senegal Gospel Choir, Nov. 9; Late Night Catechism, Nov. 22; Judy Collins, Dec. 2; Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Dec. 6; Dr. John, Dec. 7; Merry-Achi Christmas, Dec. 18; The Fab Four: Ultimate Beatles Tribute, Jan. 17; Dianne Reeves, Jan. 18; The Hot Sardines, Jan. 23; Roger McGuinn, Feb. 13; Audra McDonald, March 15; Ladies Sing the Blues, April 18. Specifics on the events are available at FoxTucsonTheatre.org or by calling the box office at (520) 547-3040. – Zócalo

Odyssey Storytelling
Every month, this Tucson institution hosts community storytellers bringing their slice of life to local audiences. As its website states,The act of sharing stories about our journey connects us to other people and in this way, the audience is a vital part of the event. Odyssey Storytelling provides the container to bring together a collection of diverse tellers.” Topics on the docket for the fall are: Sept. 10, Out of this World: Amazing, Supernatural or Unforgettable (at the University of Arizona’s Flandrau Science Center); Oct. 2: Peer Pressure; Nov. 6: Breaking Bread; Dec. 4: OMG! The Cringe Show. All shows are at 7 p.m. at Fluxx Studio and Gallery, 414 E. 9th St., unless noted. Learn more at OdysseyStorytelling.com or call (520) 730-4112. – Zócalo

UAPresents
UApresents’ season is again full of different and interesting offerings this year with a few familiar returning shows mixed in as well. Back for a third year is the family-friendly Zoppe Family Circus (Jan. 9-18), along with other perennial favorites Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre (April 12) and the KODO drum group (Feb. 8). Other shows of note include singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega (Feb. 22 at Fox Theatre), A Conversation with Alec Baldwin (Nov. 15), Comedian Jay Leno (Oct. 25) and perhaps the hottest ticket of the season Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly (Oct. 26). Shows are at the Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. on the UA Campus, and at other locations around town. Find further details at UAPresents.org– Herb Stratford

UApresents "An Evening with Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly" on Oct. 26. Photo courtesy UApresents

UApresents “An Evening with Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly” on Oct. 26.
Photo courtesy UApresents

The Ultimate Shabby-Chic Bash

September 2, 2014 |

Unbeknownst to the majority of locals, Tucson has in its midst one of the world’s foremost experts in recycled art. Though you won’t find his work hanging in the Louvre just yet, Mykl Wells makes his living as a working artist by creating incredible surrealist works out of paint and cardboard — his website proudly lauds the fact that he gets most of the stuff he uses for his work “out of dumpsters.” He even hand-makes the frames for his custom pieces out of recycled cardboard, effectively taking the castoffs from your Costco trips and turning them into colorful character studies that tantalize and delight. In fact, in 2012 Wells was one of only six artists selected to create an installation at Cartasia — a prestigious biennial cardboard art show held in the medieval Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy.

The idea of traveling to Italy to make a gigantic cardboard sculpture had natural appeal for this local artist (as I imagine it might for any warm-blooded human being) but the prospect did present a bit of a challenge — that is, continuing to pay his bills while working for free overseas. It was this predicament three years ago that gave rise to Tucson’s first ever Cardboard Ball. The event attracted about 150 people, Wells says, and got him where he was trying to go — Wells even ended up winning first prize in the exhibition for his 18-foot sculpture entitled “Snowdrop,” which was essentially a giant upside-down head with a flower growing from its neck.

Cardboard Ballers shaking their grove thing. Photo: ©2013 Warren Van Nest

Cardboard Ballers shaking their grove thing.
Photo: ©2013 Warren Van Nest

Once Cartasia was in the rear-view, though, Wells was reluctant to let the success of the first Cardboard Ball disappear for good. So they did it again, and last year’s iteration raised about $3,000 for the All Souls Procession Workshop Series, a series for which our local cardboard guru is also responsible. This year Wells hopes to raise about $5,000 for his workshops, which he says will be taking to the streets in a new mobile format. “We’re looking to the east side of Tucson, and also to Vail, Tubac and Oro Valley as well. We’re trying to reach out to the larger community that maybe doesn’t get by the All Souls Procession Workshops because they aren’t downtown,” says Wells. His hope is that in spreading the word about the event even further within our own community he might be able to raise enough money to bring on a guest artist for the workshops in upcoming years — an effort, he says, which could help spread the word about Tucson’s eclectic art scene to players in other artistic communities nationwide, and even worldwide.

The Cardboard Ball is now poised to become a favorite annual freak-fest amongst both local art enthusiasts and general party-people, and Wells says this year’s event will feature a few upgrades. Not only will there be a runway on which party-goers can show off their flashy-yet-frugal paper-based duds, Wells is also making tubes available for cardboard jousting and sponsoring a dance party with live music from Scott Kerr, Mik Garrison, and The Carnivaleros, as well as two live DJ sets to keep you jumping. There will be at least one keg of Borderlands Brewing Company’s “Las Almas Ale” on hand — which was crafted specifically with All Souls in mind — with beer, wine and food available from the Maker House Cafe. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces for the event. To participate, simply drop your cardboard masterpiece off at Maker House the day before the Ball any time between noon and 8 p.m.

Not sure what to wear to such an extravaganza? Just pop by Maker House at any point during the art drop off and Wells promises to be onsite with the materials and the know-how necessary to make sure you’re absolutely Cardboard Ballin’ for the big event. Paper cuts be damned — this is gonna be good.

The Cardboard Ball goes down on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Maker House, 283 N. Stone Ave., at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Maker House, Yikes Toy Store, 2930 E. Broadway Blvd., and Pop-Cycle, 422 N. 4th Ave., in advance for $10 or pay $15 at the door. More info on Facebook.com, search Cardboard Ball, or try AllSoulsProcession.org.

The Cardboard Ball embraces creative shenanigans.  Photo: ©2013 Warren Van Nest

The Cardboard Ball embraces creative shenanigans.
Photo: ©2013 Warren Van Nest

Living on the Fringe

September 1, 2014 |

Being an average middle class, culturally enriched, baby boomer (formerly a euphemism for middle aged but now just a way to say older) white male, I like theater as much as the next guy of similar background and demographic. When I was a kid, my parents took me to see Hello Dolly on Broadway (sans Pearl Bailey—she was sick) and I even got to see a Noël Coward play which, by the way, was terrible. My mom said it was his only flop. I know, who the hell is Noël Coward? (First rate example as to why Google was invented). And finally, at Centennial Hall, I saw Jersey Boys the summer, which anyone can tell you was great (whether they’ve seen it or not).

So, I was excited when my editor gave me the assignment of doing a theater piece — Tucson’s fourth annual Fringe Festival. Say what? Oh, you know, the local version of a semi obscure international theater phenomenon that produces various performance and performance art pieces where anyone can do virtually anything, provided they get their application in on time and pay the nominal application fee.

"Burlesque Vanguard – Advice from a Homeless Stripper/Clown" written and performed by Paco Fish. Photo by Stereovision Photography

“Burlesque Vanguard–Advice from a Homeless Stripper/Clown” by Paco Fish.
Photo by Stereovision Photography

Seriously, it’s that easy. No complex juried application processes to sweat through where you have to hope someone will really get your vision and inspiration, or understand your bizarre sense of humor or unique take on the world. Instead artists have the freedom to be as creative as their imagination and resources will take them. In a world of reality TV where we are constantly judging or being judged, it’s both freeing and refreshing to have an institutional platform that will support the creative spirit in this way.

How creative and how freeing? Hah! Well, non-juried also means uncensored which also means anything goes. And before your mind goes to that place that equates uncensored with some kind of inappropriate video montage, allow yourself to consider the following brief synopses of performance pieces which are being offered up in this year’s Tucson Fringe Theater Festival.

“In a cinematic collage weaving storytelling, painting, music, and dance, Jeanmarie Simpson reflects upon the death of her father in this one-woman show.” Multi-dimensional, heartfelt – nice; and then this, courtesy Maryann Green: “Four old college friends reunite for a wedding. Over drinks they discover that what they think they want may not in fact be what they need. Irrevocable choices are made and bombs are dropped. Turns out The Rolling Stones were right.” An ensemble performance and good use of the Stones as a cultural metaphor. And then my favorite blurb…”Crazy Standup By a Grownup, by Hillary Pursehouse. 10 minutes of hand written strange realities of life in Southern Arizona.” Best part about this, perhaps, is that it’s short and it’s free (unlike all the other Fringe performances, which require a mere $5 cover).

Other offerings will include a performance of Slideshow Fairytales where returning Fringe performer Catfish Baruni adapts The Facts in the Case of the Great Beef Contract by Mark Twain. It has something to do with Civil War General William T. Sherman, 30 barrels of delivered beef and a bill that still has yet to be paid.

Catfish Baruni presents "Slideshow Fairytales" adapting Mark Tawin's "The Facts in the Case of the Great Beef Contract" at this year's festival. Image courtesy Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

Catfish Baruni presents “Slideshow Fairytales” adapting Mark Twain’s “The Facts in the Case of the Great Beef Contract” at this year’s festival.
Image courtesy Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

Another performance is an experiential and partially improvised one act play by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons about a boy with severe ADHD who uses computer games to cope; then there’s comedy from the four members of the Christopher Walken Club who will take impersonating Walken to a whole different level. There’s even a show by the venerable performance artist/musician Fish Karma sub-titled, “A musical celebration of the end of human civilization.” And there is more, nine pieces in all, none of which will be like anything anyone has ever seen before.

For the record, Fringe is not a fly by night anomaly but a festival and concept with roots overseas that date back to the mid-1940s. Co-organizer Sara Tiffany says she and Yasmine Jahanmir, her friend and co-producer of Fringe, are excited to think that the festival can be a part of the ever evolving face of Downtown. “Art history and performance art give us an opportunity to take something we are passionate about and connect that with the community.”

All performances are limited to 60 minutes (or less) with discounts available for viewing of multiple shows. If you like performance art and theater you will undoubtedly find something here that will tweak your fancy. But just so you know, Jersey Boys this ain’t.

The Tucson Fringe Theater Festival is Friday, Sept. 12–Sunday, Sept. 14 with multiple performances at various times at Club Congress (311 E. Congress St.) and Fluxx Studio (414 E. 9th St.). For a complete schedule visit the festival website at TucsonFringe.org.

The Christopher Walken Club presents "Walken in his Shoes" at the Fringe Fest. From left to right: Brandon Howell, Michael Howell, Stephanie Howell, Ruben Rosthenhauler, Luke Howell. photo courtesy Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

The Christopher Walken Club presents “Walken in his Shoes” at the Fringe Fest. From left to right: Brandon Howell, Michael Howell, Stephanie Howell, Ruben Rosthenhauler, Luke Howell.
photo courtesy Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

Events Sept 2014

August 25, 2014 |

Fri 5-Sat 6
VIBRATIONS MUSIC FESTIVAL A DJ festival presented by Digital Vibe Entertainment. 6pm-1am. $25-$35. The Slaughter House, 1102 W.  Grant Rd. VibrationsMusicFestival.com

GLOW! photo by A.T. Willett 2013

GLOW!
photo by A.T. Willett 2013

Sat 6
GOTTA GLOW! GALA Get into your best GLOW! costume for a costume ball, artists, special performances and dancing to live music by Michael P. and the Gully Washers in the moonlit desert. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. Oracle, Arizona. 7pm-11pm. Tickets limited to 500/night, no tickets at the door, $15/sold in advance at TriangleLRanch.com/glow.html.

Fri 12-Sun 14
STARTUP WEEKEND An intense 54-hour long, hands-on experience where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. The event focuses on building out the framework of an innovative business in the over the course of a weekend and creating a business model or product prototype. Register/more info at StartUpTucson.com. Times vary. CoLab Workspace, 17 E. Pennington St.

Sat 13
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN A free, family-friendly urban block party! 6pm-11pm. Performers on Scott Stage include: The Vexmen, Belly Dance Tucson, Domingo Degrazia, and the Kevin Paukulis Band. 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com

MOONLIGHT MADNESS TOURS Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take an astronaut test. $7. 5pm-9pm. Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd. 625-7736, TitanMissileMuseum.org

DAY INTO NIGHT GLOW! Geared toward families and children. Stroll through the magical five-acre setting lit with thousands of twinkling lights. Discover illuminated sculpture, multi-media installations, theatrical performances, and music. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. Oracle, Arizona. 5-9pm. Tickets limited to 500/night, no tickets at the door, $15/sold in advance at TriangleLRanch.com/glow.html.

Sat 13-Sun 14
BOOK SALE A benefit for Tucson Libraries. Free. 8am-12pm. 2230 N. Country Club. 795-3763, PimaFriends.com

Sun 14
ELLA 6 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT Featuring a runway fashion show, giveaways, an after party and more. All proceeds benefit A Light Netowrk. Free. 7pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Ella6.com

Fri 19
BORN AND BREWED: TUCSON’S BEER CUP Tucson brewmasters go head to head to find the best brew in Tucson. Games, prizes, live entertainment and beer. $30-$35. 7pm-10pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com

BURLESQUE FOR THE SOUL A benefit for SACASA featuring burlesque performances. $10-$20. 8pm. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, BlackCherryBurlesque.com

Fri 19-Sat 27
ARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL Arizona’s only cult film festival features Arizona, national, and worldwide premiere screenings. See website for film list, costs, and times. The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., AZUFF.org

Fri 19-Sun 28
ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK Local Tucson restaurants will offer specialty prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30 and $40 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. More at ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com.

Sat 20
MANY HANDS COURTYARD ART FAIR Featuring art vendors, custom tradition furniture, food, music and more. Twenty percent of garden art sales go to the Community Food Bank. 4pm-8pm. 3054 N. 1st Ave. 628-1490, ManyHandsCourtyard.com

EQUINOX SOLAR POTLUCK AND EXHIBITION Experience solar cooked food and learn about solar power from various speakers. Free; accepting canned food donations. 10am-sunset. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Rd. SolarGuild.org

Sun 21
KFMA DAY FALL BALL An outdoor concert rock festival. See website for ticket prices and concert lineup. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. KFMA.com

STAND UP TO STOP VIOLENCE IV A comedy gala to benefit Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress. 547-3040, FoxTucson.com, ComedyForCharity.org

Melissa Cruz, a Bay Area-based flamenco professional. Photo courtesy Tucson Flamenco Festival

Melissa Cruz, a Bay Area-based flamenco professional, will perform at the Tucson Spanish Flamenco Festival.
Photo courtesy Tucson Flamenco Festival

Tue 23-Sun 28
TUCSON SPANISH FLAMENCO FESTIVAL Festivities include: Guitar competitions, special guests, featured performers, Gypsy singers, a Rumba dance party and more. $20-$45. Thu-Sat, 8pm-11pm; Sun, 2:30pm & 6:30pm. Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave. 884-5253, TucsonSpanishFlamencoFestival.com

Thu 25
RIGHT TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY A party including live music by The Speedway Brother’s Band, face and body art, games, prize drawings and more. Free. 6pm-9pm. 2984 E. Ft. Lowell, RightTouchMassageTherapy.com

PECHAKUCHA TUCSON A series of fast-paced talks (20 slides at 20 seconds each) by Tucson creatives on what inspires them. Presented by AIGA Arizona, the professional association for design. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. 7pm-9pm. RSVP at Arizona.aiga.org/events.

Thu 25-Sun 28
2014 GREEK FESTIVAL All things Greek; food, music, dancers, market and more. $3/day or $5/4-day pass. St. Demetrios Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell. 888-0505, TucsonGreekFest.com

Fri 26-Sun 29
NIGHTFALL AT OLD TUCSON (Preview weekend) Old Tucson transforms into a haunted town with monsters and ghouls! Thu-Sun, 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 6pm-12pm. $26 Adults; $21 Children 4-11. Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Rd. 883-0100, NightFallAz.com

Sat 27
28TH ANNUAL GREAT TUCSON BEER FESTIVAL Beer tasting festival. Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way. 296-2400, AZBeer.com

CARDBOARD BALL 2014 An art and dance party creating cardboard fashions and wearable art. Proceeds benefit All Souls Procession Community Workshops. $10-$15. 7pm. Maker House, 283 N. Stone Ave. AllSoulsProcession.org

Sun 28
PORCH FEST Thirteen porches throughout the neighborhood (Broadway-Broadmoor Village) showcasing musical talent. Food trucks situated throughout. 4pm-7pm. BroadmoorBroadwayVillage.comFacebook.com/tucsonporchfest

SPLIT ENDZ RUN A run through Catalina State Park hosted by Everyone Runs. 11570 N. Oracle Rd. 6:30am. EveryoneRuns.net

ONGOING

PLANETARIUM SHOWS Explore the starry night sky every Thu-Sun. Experience solar systems, laser light shows and more. $5-$7. Schedule varies, see website for times. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University. 621-7827, Flandrau.org

Mondays
MEET ME AT MAYNARDS (@Hotel Congress) Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, that begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress, rain/shine/holidays included! 311 E. Congress St. 991-0733, MeetMeAtMaynards.com

Fridays
4TH AVE FOOD FEST Local food and music. 4pm-8pm. On 4th Ave between University and 5th St. 261-6982, FoodInRoot.com

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS On the Sunshine Mile (between Euclid and Country Club). 11am-1pm & 5pm-8pm. Facebook.com/TheSunshineMileMerchants

Performances July/Aug 2014

June 30, 2014 |

ARIZONA ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS Les Misérables shows Sat, Aug 9-Sun, Aug 17. Berger  Center for Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. 270-3332, ArizonaOnStage.org

BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, July 4 and Fri, Aug 1. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com

DON’T BLINK BURLESQUE The Tuesday Night Tease takes place every Tuesday night throughout July and August. 9pm. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. 245-0532, DontBlinkBurlesque.com

FOX THEATRE Happy Together Tour is Tue, July 15. Prices Vary. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE  Ghostblasters continues through Sat, Aug 31. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

Puppets Amongus  presents "Legend of Washwalker" Sat, July 5-Tue, July 8.

Puppets Amongus presents “Legend of Washwalker” Sat, July 5-Tue, July 8.

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Dorothy Parker’s Last Call continues through Sat, July 19. Molly Sweeney shows Thu, July 24-Fri, Aug 30. All Together Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues through Sun, Aug 17. See website for prices and times. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242, LiveTheatreWorkshop.org 

NOT BURNT OUT JUST UNSCREWED Shows every Friday and Saturday throughout July and August. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com 

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES Met on the Net shows Fri, July 11. 7pm, Free. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

PUPPETS AMONG US Legend of Washwalker shows at 11am & 4pm on Sat, July 5 & Sun, July 6; 11am on Mon, July 7-Tue, July 8. $6-$8. The Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd. 444-5538, PuppetsAmongUs.com

THE RED BARN THEATRE Twelfth Night shows Fri, July 11-Sun, July 27. $16 general admission, $13 students/seniors/military, $10 on Fridays. 948 N. Main Ave. 887-6239, RedBarnTheatreCompany.com

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS K-Bass & Farafina Musiki perform Sat, Aug 16. 330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, TheSeaofGlass.org

TUCSON DINNER THEATER Murder at the Vampire’s Wedding, an interactive comedy, murder mystery dinner theater, takes place every Friday and Saturday night. $42/person. 2445 S. Craycroft Rd. 624-0172, TucsonDinnerTheater.com

TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY Larry Redhouse Trio performs Sat, July 5. DoubleTree Hotel,  445 S. Alvernon Way. 903-1265, TucsonJazz.org

Music July/Aug 2014

June 30, 2014 |

Schedules accurate as of press time. Visit the websites or call for current/detailed information.

Ronstadt Generations perform at 2nd Saturdays Aug 9. Photo: C. Elliott

Ronstadt Generations perform at 2nd Saturdays Aug 9. Photo: C. Elliott

2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN 
Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com
Sat, July 12: Barbara Harris Band, Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, Five Way Street, Tucson Circus Arts
Sat, Aug 9: Heather Hardy & The Lil’ Mama Band, I See Hawks In L.A., Ronstadt Generations, Tucson Circus Arts

ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE
2905 E. Skyline Dr #168. 682-9740, ArmitageWine.com
JULY
Tue 1: Tommy Tucker
Sun 6: Steff Koeppen
Tue 8: Ashbury
Sun 13: The Hot Club of Tucson
Tue 15: The Bryan Dean Trio
Sun 20: R & P Music
Tue 22: Naim Amor
Sun 27: Jillian Besset
Tue 29: Justin Martinez

AVA AMPHITHEATER at Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com
JULY
Thu 3: Kid Rock
Sat 5: Jeff Dunham
Sat 12: Espinoza Paz
Wed 23: Boston
AUGUST
Sat 2: Los Tigres del Norte
Wed 6: Counting Crows
Sat 9: Prince Royce
Sun 31: Peter Frampton, B.B. King and Buddy Guy

BOONDOCKS LOUNGE 
3306 N. 1st Ave. 690-0991, BoondocksLounge.com
Sundays/Tuesdays: Lonny’s Lucky Poker
Mondays: The Bryan Dean Trio
Wednesdays in July: Titan Valley Warheads
Thursdays in July: Ed Delucia Band
JULY
Fri 4: Jacques Taylor & The Real Deal
Sat 5: Equinox
Sun 6: The Dusty J Blues Band
Fri 11: Anna Warr & The Giant Blue
Sat 12: Straight Shot Again
Sun 13: Mainstreet with Brian Ashby
Fri 18: Johnny Faber & The Road Kings
Sat 19: The Fremonts featuring Might Joe Milsap & Heather Hardy & Lil Mama
Sun 20: Last Call Girls
Fri 25: The Real Deal with Lexa Raquel
Sat 26: The Coolers
Sun 27: Ned Sutton & Last Dance
AUGUST
Sat 2: Equinox
Sun 3: Heather Hardy & Lil Mama Band
Sat 9: Straight Shot Again
Sun 17: Last Call Girls
Sun 24: Ned Sutton & Last Dance

BORDERLANDS BREWING
119 E. Toole Ave. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com
JULY
Thu 3: Louise Le Hir
Sat 5: Mustang Corners
Thu 10: Joe Novelli
Fri 11: Ray Clamons & The Swamp Funk Volunteers
Sat 12: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Thu 17: Stephanie Meryl Jensen
Fri 18: The Bennu
Sat 19: Stefan George
Thu 24: Will Johnson
Fri 25: Leila Lopez Band
Sat 26: The Clam Tostada
Thu 31: Andy See & His Swingin’ Jamboree
AUGUST
Fri 1: Tommy Tucker
Sat 2: Mustang Corners
Sat 9: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Fri 15: Lydian Osman
Fri 22: Bob Einweck
Sat 23: Buffelgrass Band

CAFE PASSE
415 N. 4th Ave. 624-4411, CafePasse.com
See website for details.

King Buzzo (of The Melvins) performs at Hotel Congress on Wed, July 30.  Photo from Nuvo.net

King Buzzo (of The Melvins) performs at Hotel Congress on Wed, July 30.
Photo from Nuvo.net

CLUB CONGRESS 
311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com/club
Sundays: Ynot Karaoke
Mondays: 90s House Party (dance)
Tuesdays: Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
Thursdays: Opti Club
Saturdays: Saturdaze Dance Party
JULY
Wed 2: Horse Black
Thu 3: Opti Club
Sat 5: The Dear Hunter
Wed 9: Whiskey Shivers
Fri 11: Godhunter
Wed 16: Lariats & Coma Prevail
Sat 19: El Ten Eleven
Mon 21: !!!
Fri 25: Lyrics Born
Sat 26: Boris
Wed 30: King Buzzo
AUGUST
Fri 1: North Tour Kickoff
Sat 2: Steff & The Articles
Fri 8: Mike Stud
Fri 15: La Cerca Record Release

LA COCINA
201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351, LaCocinaTucson.com
Saturdays: DJ Herm, Harpist
Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield
Thursdays: Stefan George
Fridays: The Greg Morton Band
JULY
Tue 8: Mik and the Funky Brunch
Sun 20: NuNu Fridays
AUGUST
Fri 8: Mik and the Funky Brunch
Wed 20: NuNu Fridays

CUSHING STREET BAR & RESTAURANT
198 W. Cushing St. 622-7984, CushingStreet.com
Saturdays: Jazz

DELECTABLES RESTAURANT & CATERING
533 N. 4th Ave. 884-9289, Delectables.com
Fridays and Saturdays: Live music

FLYCATCHER
340 E. 6th St. 207-9251
JULY
Wed 23: Nina Diaz
AUGUST
Fri 1: Zepparella
Mon 11: The Life and Times

HACIENDA DEL SOL
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 299-1501, HaciendaDelSol.com
JULY
Sun 6: The Jive Bombers
Sun 13: Kathy Davis & The Groovetones
Sun 20: Hans Olson
Sun 27: Amosphere
AUGUST
Sun 3: TBA
Sun 10: Angel Diamond & The Blues Disciples
Sun 17: Mike Hebert & The Kings of Pleasure
Sun 24: Heather Lil Mama Hardy and Michael P.
Sun 31: TBA

MAIN GATE CONCERT SERIES 
814 E. University Blvd., SAACA.org
JULY
Fri 11: Reno Del Mar
Fri 25: ForTheLuvvaMusic
AUGUST
Fri 8: Nick Stanley
Fri 22: Kelland Thomas

MONTEREY COURT
505 W. Miracle Mile, MontereyCourtAZ.com
JULY
Wed 2: Peter McLaughlin & Nick Coventry
Thu 3: Dash Pocket
Sat 5: Kevin Pakulis Band
Sun 6: The Blue Music; Eric Schaffer & Ed Delucia
Tue 8: Gabriel Francisco
Thu 10: Borderland
Sat 12: Haywire
Tue 15: Janice Deardorf
Wed 16: Sally & Shiloh Spoo
Fri 18: Matt Campbell
Sat 19: Little House of Funk
Wed 23: Neil & Lisa McCallion
Thu 24: B. Sterling
Fri 25: Hal Jackson & Rockers Uptown Reggae
Sat 26: Rod Annon & The Late Show
Sun 27: Caña Brava, Kathy Davis & The Groove Tones
Wed 30: Dohse w/ Eric Schaffer & Ed Delucia
Thu 31: Hans York
AUGUST
Sat 2: Mark Stuart
Fri 8: Bluz Nite
Sat 9: Key Ingredients of African Soul

PLAYGROUND TUCSON
278 E. Congress. 396-3691, PlaygroundTucson.com
See website for details.

Lila Downs performs at Rialto Theatre on Mon, Aug 25.  Photo via RialtoTheatre.com

Lila Downs performs at Rialto Theatre on Mon, Aug 25.
Photo via RialtoTheatre.com

RIALTO THEATRE
318 E. Congress St. 740-1000, RialtoTheatre.com
JULY
Tue 8: Guitar Gods 2014: Feat. Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli John Roth, Gary Hoey & Bumblefoot
Sat 12: K-Bass
Sat 19: The Ohfishl 520 Mixtape Release
Fri 25: Peter Murphy: “Lion” North America Tour 2014
Sat 26: Tea in the Sonora: A Tribute to The Police
AUGUST
Sat 2: 311
Sun 3: Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Los Lonely Boys
Tue 5: Ottmar Liebert
Thu 7: Jagermeister presents Eli Young Band
Sat 9: Frankie Ballard The Cadillac Three
Mon 11: YES, The Life & Times
Tue 12: Iron and Wine
Thu 14: Kid Ink
Fri 15: The Hope Revolution Tour w/Hawthorne Heights
Fri 22: The Farewell Tour of Queensryche starring Geoff Tate
Sat 23: Galactic
Sun 24: Miranda Sings with Colleen Ballinger
Mon 25: Lila Downs
Thu 28: Blackberry Smoke
Sun 31: Doyle, Atmosphere: North of Hell Tour

SEA OF GLASS
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Sun, Aug 17: Pato Banton & The Now Generation
Sat, Aug 23: VansGuard w/Israfel Awakened
Sat, Aug 30: Gabriel Ayala Trio CD Release Concert

SOLAR CULTURE
31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874, SolarCulture.org
Sat, July 19: Sculpting the Head – with Steven Eye

SURLY WENCH PUB
424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, SurlyWenchPub.com
JULY
Thu 3: Bricktop/ Rat City Riot
Fri 4: Black Cherry Burlesque
Fri 11: Haymarket Squares
Sat 12: Black Cherry Burlesque
Sat 26: Fineline Revisited

Films July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

Schedules accurate as of press time. See the websites for up-to-date information.

Cinema La Placita screens "American Graffiti" on Thursday, July 31.

Cinema La Placita screens “American Graffiti” on Thursday, July 31.

Cinema La Placita 
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Thursdays at 7:30pm, $3 suggested donation. CinemaLaPlacita.com
See website for August information.
Thu, July 3: Rebel Without a Cause (1966)
Thu, July 10: The Breakfast Club (1985)
Thu, July 17: Harold and Maude (1971)
Thu, July 24: West Side Story (1961)
Thu, July 31: American Graffiti (1973)

Fox Theatre 
17 W. Congress St. Admission is $6-$8. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org
Sat, July 19: Tombstone
Fri, July 25 & Sat, July 26: Free Classic Cartoon Weekend, Meet Me In St. Louis
Sat, Aug 2 & Sat, Aug 3: Rebel Without A Cause
Sat, Aug 16 & Sun, Aug 17: Bullitt!

The Loft Cinema 
3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777 (show times recording), 322-LOFT. LoftCinema.com
Wed, July 2: Citizen Koch, Snowpiercer
Thu, July 3: Jaws
Fri, July 4: Task Force, The Team America: World Police Sing-A-Long, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Hard Day’s Night, Coherence
Sat, July 5: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Sun, July 6: The Devil on Wheels, A Small Family Business
Wed, July 9: And So It Goes
Thu, July 10: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Fri, July 11: First Friday Shorts, Princess Mononoke, Chinese Puzzle
Sat, July 12: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sun, July 13: Alphaville
Wed, July 16: The Room
Thu, July 17: Jurassic Park
Fri, July 18: Life Itself, Mystery Train
Sat, July 19: Mystery Train, Wizard of Oz
Sun, July 20: The Last Unicorn, Election
Mon, July 21: Nocturna
Tue, July 22: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Wed, July 23: National Velvet
Thu, July 24: Poltergeist, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Fri, July 25: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sat, July 26: Looney Tunes, The Goonies, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sun, July 27: How To Train Your Dragon
Tue, July 29: Henry IV Part II
Wed, July 30: DamNation
Thu, July 31: Back to the Future

Reid Park Demeester Pavillion
900 S. Randolph Way. SAACA.org. 6pm.
Fri, July 18: How To Train Your Dragon
Fri, Aug 1: Chronicles of Narnia:Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Fri, Aug 15: Night at the Museum
Fri, Aug 29: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Sea of Glass Center for The Arts
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Fri, July 11: Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer
Fri, July 25: Return To Homs
Fri Aug 8: Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer

Events July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

 

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“A” MOUNTAIN FIREWORKS Food vendors and beer garden. Fireworks start at 9:15pm. Cost for parking. 260 S. Church Ave. 791-4101, TucsonConventionCenter.org

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION IN ORO VALLEY Family friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. Fireworks start at 9pm. Free. James D. Kreigh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia. 229-4700

FOUR FOUR FOUR Family style BBQ for the 4th of July. 4pm-7pm. See website for prices. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR W/FIREWORKS: MARANA Concert in the park featuring Greg Spivey Band at Crossroads in Silverbell Park. 6pm-10pm. Fireworks start at 9pm. Free. Arizona Pavilions Marana, 5850 W. Arizona Pavilions Dr. 382-1946, OroValleyAZ.gov

Sat, July 12
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Street performers, arts and food vendors. Outdoor movie, Frozen, screens at kid’s area, 414 N. Toole Ave. Barbara Harris Band, Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, Five Way Street perform on the Scott Avenue stage; Tucson Circus Arts Stilt Dance performs between bands. Free. 5:30pm-10:30pm. Along Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com

Wed, July 16
ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK: FOOD FOR THOUGHT POTLUCK Refugees living in Tucson share traditional dishes from their home countries. RSVP required, bring a dish to pass. 6pm-8pm. 4625 E. River Rd. 440-0100, HarvestTucson.org

Sat, July 19
MANY HANDS ARTIST COOPERATIVE Christmas in July themed art fair. 4pm-8pm. 20 percent of all the yellow tag items will be donated to the Food Bank. Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. 1st Ave. ManyHandsCourtyard.com

Sat, July 19-Sun, July 26
LOFT KIDS FEST Experience films, fun games, giveaways, interactive activities and more. Free. 10am. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 332-5638, LoftCinema.com

Fri, July 25
SUNRISE ON SUN LINK The Tucson Streetcar launches with a ribbon cutting taking place at 9am, on the corner of 5th Avenue and Congress Street. TucsonStreetcar.com

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FASHION SHOW A benefit for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona featuring food, raffle, a fashion show and more. $5-$20. 5pm-9pm. Plaza Colonial, 2850 E. Skyline Dr. HSSAZ.org

Thu, July 31
TWILIGHT THURSDAYS Alien Edition: family activities, entertainment and a guided tour of the alien-inspired exhibit. $8 admission, $4 children. 5pm-8pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

Fri, Aug 8-Sun, Aug 10
VINTAGE MARKET Shopping featuring antique furniture and items for the home and garden. Thu-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-3pm. Arizona Sash Buildings, 657 W. St Mary’s Rd. 780-6565.

Sat, Aug 9
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Street performers, arts and food vendors. Outdoor movie, Toy Story (1995), screens at kid’s area, 414 N. Toole Ave. Heather Hardy & The Lil’ Mama Band, I See Hawks In L.A., Ronstadt Generations perform on the Scott Avenue stage; Tucson Circus Arts Stilt Dance performs between bands. Free. 5:30pm-10:30pm. Along Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com

Tucson Bird & Wildlfe Festival is Aug 13-17. This is a Lucy's Warbler by Jim Burns

Tucson Bird & Wildlfe Festival is Aug 13-17. This is a Lucy’s Warbler by Jim Burns

Wed, Aug 13-Sun, Aug 17
TUCSON BIRD AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Nature Expo involving history talks, critter exhibits and family-friendly programs. Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway. 239-2300, TucsonAudubon.org/festival

Sat, Aug 16
SALSA AND TEQUILA CHALLENGE Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance presents annual salsa competition featuring salsa, live mariachi music, salsa dancing, silent auctions and more. $55. La Encantada shopping center, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. 797-3959, SAACA.org/SalsaTequila.php

Sat, Aug 23
PRICKLY PEAR FESTIVAL Enjoy a prickly pear abundance of beer, margaritas, food samples, arts crafts, lemonade and more. Proceeds benefit EMVIA, Educating and Mentoring for the Visually Impaired Association. Free admission. 12pm-6pm. Holiday Inn Hotel, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. PricklyPearFestival.org

NIGHT WINGS AT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Tram rides until sundown and a walking tour of an indoor hangar. $10 adults, children 12 and under free. 5pm-9pm. Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd. 574-0462, PimaAir.org

Ongoing

MOONLIGHT MADNESS TOURS Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take an astronaut test on the second Saturday night of the month; Sat, July 12 & Sat, Aug 9. $7. 5pm-9pm. Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd. 625-7736, TitanMissileMuseum.org

PLANETARIUM SHOWS Explore the starry night sky every Thu-Sun in July and August. Experience solar systems, laser light shows and more. $5-$7. Schedule varies, see website for times. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University. 621-7827, Flandrau.org

Mondays
MEET ME AT MAYNARDS (@Hotel Congress) Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, that begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress, rain/shine/holidays included! 311 E. Congress St. 991-0733, MeetMeAtMaynards.com

Tuesdays & Thursdays 
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Unlimited admission for furry companions at Tucson Botanical Gardens. $20 for a season pass. 7am-4:30pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

Thursdays
BAT BRIDGE DISCOVERY Docents from the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum are stationed at “Bat Bridges” on River Road/Campbell Avenue and at Pantano/22nd Street with information regarding the bats under the bridges. Free. 7:30pm. DesertMuseum.org

Fridays
4TH AVE FOOD FEST Local food and music. 4pm-8pm. 4th Avenue and 4th Street. 261-6982, FoodInRoot.com

Saturdays
SUMMER SATURDAY EVENINGS AT THE DESERT MUSEUM Experience the Desert Museum after dark. 5pm-10pm. See website for prices. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. DesertMuseum.org

Galleries July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

ARTSEYE GALLERY 6th Annual Curious Camera Event continues through Thu, July 31. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. 3550 E. Grant Rd. 327-7291. ArtsEye.com

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Closed until August. See website for information. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

CONRAD WILDE GALLERY See website for details. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 101 W. 6th St. #171. 622-8997, ConradWildeGallery.com

"Tucson" at Contreras Galley, July-August.

“Tucson” at Contreras Galley, July-August.

CONTRERAS GALLERY Tucson runs Sat, July 5-Sat, Aug 30. Receptions Sat, July 5 and Sat, Aug 2, 6pm-9pm. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Pure Abstracts continues through Wed, July 30. Degrazia Paints the Signs of the Zodiac continues through January 2015. Daily, 10am-4pm. 6300 N. Swan Rd. 299-9191, DeGrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Dreaming In Color continues through Sun, Aug 10. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

THE DRAWING STUDIO The Art of Summer runs Sat, July 19-Sat, July 26. Reception Sat, July 19, 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm. 33 S. 6th Ave. 620-0947, TheDrawingStudio.org

ETHERTON GALLERY Wild America continues through Fri, Aug 30. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm & by appointment. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY Luminous: Intimate Images of Desert Flora by Macrophotographer Vicky Stromee continues through Sat, Aug 31. Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; Thu, noon-8pm. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde. 202-3888, TucsonDart.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY The Give and Take by Kristin Bauer and Emmett Potter continues through Sat, Aug 31. Reception Sun, Aug 17, 5pm-7pm. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

MADARAS GALLERY Diana’s Christmas Collection opens Sat, July 26. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. 3001 E. Skyline Dr, #101. 623-4000, Madaras.com

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART IUD: Bakerman continues through October. $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. Wed-Sun, 12pm-5pm. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY & STUDIO See website for information. Tue-Sat, 10:30am-4pm. 711 S. 6th Ave. 884-7404, PhilabaumGlass.com

PORTER HALL GALLERY Tucson Botanical Gardens Staff Art Show takes place Tue, July 1-Thu, July 31. Daily, 7am-4:30pm. $8, adults; $7, student/senior/military; $4, children 4-12; free, children 3 and younger. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD WOW: Watch Our Walls Show #3 runs Tue, July 22-Sun, Aug 17. Reception Fri, July 25, 5pm-7pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

STONE DRAGON STUDIO The Beveled Ark – Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art is on display from Fri, July 11-Fri, July 25. Opening receptions are on Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12 from 4pm to 8pm. Other hours by appointment. 1122 N. Stone Ave. 405-5800, 304-8899.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art Works continues through Sun, July 27. Welcome to Beveldom: Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art opens Sat, Aug 9. The WPA Connection: Selections from the Modern Art Collection opens Sat, Aug 9. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thu, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, college students w/ID; free for youth 18 and under, members, veterans and active military. Free to all the first Sunday of the month. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org

UA MUSEUM OF ART Designing Line and Space: The Art of Sara Wallach opens Fri, July 18. Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm;
Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. $5, adults; free for members, students with ID, faculty and staff, military personnel, AAM members, and children. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 621-7567, ArtMuseum.Arizona.edu

"Night of the Vision" by Charles Davison shows at Wilde Meyer Gallery as part of the Summer Spectacular Art Fest opening Thu, July 10.

“Night of the Vision” by Charles Davison shows at Wilde Meyer Gallery as part of the Summer Spectacular Art Fest opening Thu, July 10.

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Abstractions shows Thu, July 3-Sat, Aug 2. Summer Spectacular Art Fest shows Thu, July 10-Sat, Aug 2. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Thu, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY It’s A Matter of Time continues through Sat, July 26. Reception Sat, July 5, 7pm-10pm. Wed-Sat, 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YOU AND YOUR BIG IDEAS GALLERY The Order of the Nefarious Eye: Son of Scam shows Sat, July 12-Sat, Aug 9. Thu-Sat, 11am-4pm. 174 E. Toole Ave. 629-9230, Facebook.com/YouAndYourBigIdeas

Tap & Bottle 1-Year Celebration

June 17, 2014 |

Tap_Bottle-1year-promoWow! It’s already been a year.

This weekend, Jun 20-22, Tucson’s favorite wine and beer tasting room, Tap & Bottle, will celebrate its 1-year anniversary, with releases of rare bottles, special kegs, live music and fun. The 3-day celebration includes:

Friday June 20th:
12noon: Tapping Jolly Pumpkin iO Saison
2pm: Tapping Destihl Sour Summer Ale
4pm: Tapping Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
6pm: Tapping Odell Jaunt from Cellar Series
8pm: Tapping Dragoon Barrel Aged Dos
**MUSIC FROM JIMMY CARR & the AWKWARD MOMENTS (8pm)

Saturday June 21st:
12noon: Tapping Mikkeller Betel Gueze
2pm: Tapping Firestone Walker Parabola
3pm: Special Bottle tasting w/ Bruery Sucré Anniversary
4pm: Tapping Destihl Unfruited Lambic
6pm: Tapping Deschutes Mirror Mirror
8pm: Tapping of T&B + 1055 Biere De Garde
**VINTAGE VINYL WITH DJS STEVEN AND CLIF! (8pm)

Sunday June 22nd:
**Brewers Brunch Honoring our local brewers
12noon: Tapping of Fate Single Hop Sour AND Imperial Oatmeal IPA
2pm: Tapping Firestone Walker Stickee Monkee
3pm: Special Bottle tasting w/ Bruery Sucré Anniversary
4pm: Dragoon Special CASK!
6pm: Mother Bunch + OHSO Smoked Cherry Porter
**MUSIC FROM NAIM AMOR + FRIENDS (12noon)

Visit Tap & Bottle at 403 N. 6th Ave or at thetapandbottle.com