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CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENTS
SAT MAY 16TH – ACOUSTIC ROCK/POP CONCERT- Holly Marcum- Chryro Arts Ctr- Tempe
FRI MAY 22ST - FAMILY IMPROV & CONCERT- Kirby Heyborne- Dramagenics Family Improv-Peoria
SAT MAY 23rd -STAND UP COMEDY & CONCERT- John Moyer/Kirby Heyborne- Mt. View High- Mesa
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S THEATRE – Sleeping Beauty – Hale Theatre - Gilbert
ONGOING- FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS- Jester’Z Improv Theatre- Clean, Fun, Comedy – Scottsdale
AUDITIONS/OPPORTUNITIES
ONGOING-NEW REFLECTIONS OF CHRIST - Vocal, Choral and Instrumental auditions open NOW.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
NEW HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT CD- Hymntracks by Randy Kartchner
NEW CD RELEASE “The Elm Tree” by Kirby Heyborne
SUMMER PIANO CAMP – Piano Studio – Diane Shephard- Gilbert
NEW CD RELEASE- “You’re Worth It All” by Michele Baer
4 SUMMER WORKSHOPS- Light Entertainment Company- Tim Filichia- Mesa
CHILDREN’S MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP- Performers Inc.- Erica Soelberg -Mesa
NEW STUDIO OPENING - Voiceworks Academy- Chrissy Malais- opening in Mesa
CHILDREN’S SUMMER CAMP- Arts Alive Performing Camp Alicia Morgan/Janae Thomas- Chandler
NEW PERFORMING GROUP- Angels of Paradise- Linda Jaussi -available for booking
SUMMER CAMP- Swing and Ballroom Classes
ONGOING- Interfaith Choir- 8pm- Kimball Stake Center- Mesa
ONGOING- Organ Courses and books online for church organists
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CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENTS
ACOUSTIC AND ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP CONCERT Saturday, May 16th at the Chyro Arts Center near Scottsdale and McDowell Rds inTempe, Holly Marcum, up and coming singer will be performing some of her latest numbers. She plays acoustic guitar and sings and has already had some radio play.
Come support her between 9:25 pm and 11:00pm. Tickets are $10 - For tickets, text or email Holly at singsingsing@cox.net or call 480-773-4667.
FAMILY IMPROV AND CONCERT Friday, May 22, 7 PM - Improv & 9 PM -Concert at Dramagenics Family Improv Theater, Peoria, AZ Tickets and Info: www.dramagenics.com or call 623-298-4635. 9 PM at the Dramagenics Family Improv Theater Kirby Heyborne will be performing a concert featuring the music from his brand new CD, "The Elm Tree"! Tickets for each show are $15, BUT you can get the "Improv and Concert Special Package Deal": both shows for only $24! Come enjoy a special evening of fun, laughs and good music with us.
STAND UP COMEDY AND CONCERT A Special Engagement! Kirby Heyborne and John Moyer together for the first time in concert Saturday, May 23, 8 PM:at the Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2700 East Brown Rd, ONE NIGHT ONLY Local funny man, Lamar Newmeyer will be the guest emcee for the event. Meet and Greet will immediately follow the concert. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.kirbyheyborne.com . For tickets and information, please call 435-730-4128 or go online at www.kirbyheyborne.com . John Moyer is the writer of "The Singles Ward", "The RM" and "Mobsters and Mormons".. Fascinating entertainer and accomplished Singer/Songwriter Kirby Heyborne will blend humor, heartwarming stories, audience interaction and music into a memorable and fun concert for all ages. Join us for one unforgettable night of stand up comedy and music
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S THEATRE Sleeping Beauty Continues at Hale Theatre--Only $10 for Saturday shows. SLEEPING BEAUTY still has several more Saturday morning shows at Hale. The show is very funny and the cast is super. Let's keep the childrens theatre program going at Hale. Saturday mornings at 11am. Tickets only $10 for kids. Buy tickets on line at www.haletheatrearizona.com
JESTER’Z IMPROV FAMILY THEATRE Comprised of professional actors, comedians, and stand up comics headed up by Jef Rawls, The Jester'Z provides instant comedy - made up on the spot. The Jester'Z know the games, but because the setup comes from the audience every scene is unique, and every show is a memorable experience. Shows are family sensitive - All ages are welcome and there is no swearing or vulgarity. The Jester’Z perform at Theater 168 every Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. All shows are 90 minutes in length with NO intermission. Theater 168 seats 120 and our early shows are typically sold out in advance, so please make your reservations in advance. Walk-ins will be seated based on availability. Candy, popcorn, soda, nachos and water are available at the snack bar. Come on in and enjoy no drink minimum! Theater 168 is a smoke-free establishment and does not serve alcohol. Reservations Required: 480-423-0120. For more info go to http:/www.jesterzimprov.com Theater 168 is located at 7117 E. McDowell Rd - Scottsdale, AZ 85257
AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
AUDITIONS FOR REFLECTIONS OF CHRIST Reflections Media Group is accepting vocal, choral, and instrumental auditions for a new Reflections of Christ project centered around Christ in America. For more information, please go here: http://www.reflectionsmg.com/Music-Search.php
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
NEW HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT CD- A Brand New CD is now available that makes it easy to perform hymns with a beautiful accompaniment CD. This is long overdue and you will just love it. Incredibly talented arranger, Randy Kartchner, Greater Than Us All, My Servant Joseph, and many others, has put these great arrangements at our fingertips. Go to: www.HymnTracks.com If you've always had a love for sacred hymns and have wanted to sing them--but you wanted more than just the simple arrangements found in the typical hymnbook then this is for YOU! Please go and listen to the samples online.
NEW CD RELEASE Singer/Songwriter, Performer and Actor Kirby Heyborne has new CD out entitled
“The Elm Tree”. This album honors the life and strengths of my mother and others close to me who
have so bravely battled with cancer.” In addition to honoring them with music, Heyborne is donating $1
from every CD to the Hunstman Cancer Foundation for Cancer research. Kirby has produced 3 CD's: “Inside” (2005), “Braver Days” (2006) and a Christmas CD, “Merry White Tree in the Night” (2006). The release of “The Elm Tree” is his fourth and “it's the most compelling and best yet”, says producer Nathan DeVore. “It's very Simon and Garfunkel-ie sounding.” You can read more about it and his current promotion on his website, www.kirbyheyborne.com .
PIANO STUDIO CAMP Blast Off with Piano! Find out if piano is right for your child BEFORE investing in piano lessons. Diane's Piano Studio is now enrolling new students for its Summer Piano Camps! Students attend class Monday - Friday, 45 minutes a day with a Recital on Friday showing off what they learned that week! Students can start as young as 5 yrs old! $65 includes all materials needed for class. Diane's Piano Studio is located off Gilbert/Guadalupe. Teacher; Diane Shephard is trained, degreed & certified. Call (480)858-0258 for more information or visit www.dianespianostudio.com and download a form with detailed information with dates and times!
NEW CD RELEASE- Local recording artist Michele Baer has just released her 3rd CD, “You’re Worth It All”. This CD is full of songs of hope, like a favorite Carpenter’s tune-‘I Won’t Last a Day without You’ and songs of comfort like ‘Where Can I turn for Peace’. In addition, there are 2 duets with tenor Jordan Bluth and 7 original songs written by Michele with personal inspirational messages. Michele has previously produced 2 CD’s: “Out of the Dust” (2000) and “Never Give Up” (2004). You can listen to samples or order a hard copy CD or download at www.PositiveMusicandDownloads.com She also has lyrics and sheet music available at no cost on her website: www.MicheleBaerMusic.com
4 SUMMER WORKSHOPS - LIGHT Entertainment: Summer Workshop 2009 is open to ages 8-12 and all teens. Show A:
May 25-29 Monday-Friday Registration and Tuition due by May 15
June 2-6 Tuesday-Saturday Registration and Tuition due by May 22
Show B:
July 6-10 Monday-Friday Registration and Tuition due by June 26
July 20-24 Monday-Friday Registration and Tuition due by July 10. Rehearsals and performance will be held at Starlight Dance Studio in Mesa. Times are 8-noon with a performance at the end of the week at 4 PM. Each June sessions will be the same show. July's sessions will be different from June's show in case you wish to participate each month. Cost per Entertainer is $125 for the week.
Registration after the deadlines will be $150. Contact Tim Filicia - E-mail at timfilichia@yahoo.com
CHILDREN’S MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP Performers Inc. Musical Theater Workshop by Erica Sandstrom Soelberg - June 15th - 20th. Children learn selected songs and professional choreography all while building confidence, making friends, and having fun. This year, the production will be High School Musical. Performance on Saturday, June 20th. $65.00 for Junior Performers: ages 4-6 11:00 - 12:00
$75.00 for Senior Performers: ages 7-12 12:30 - 3:00 For more info contact Erica at 480-686-9710 or email at performersinc@hotmail.com
VOICEWORKSACADEMY A premier vocal studio in Mesa, will be opening in April 2009. We will offer private and group lessons in voice, piano, and guitar, as well as a variety of classes and performing groups. Our vocal instructors are certified in Speech Level Singing. Summer Broadway and Music Performance classes run all through June and are only $100 -$120 per week. Check out our website at www.voiceworksacademy.com or call Chrissy @ 480-510-7674 to register for lessons or classes.
CHILDRENS SUMMER CAMP June 15-19, 1pm-4pm and/or July 13-17, 1pm-4pm: Arts Alive Performing Arts Camp for 3rd -6th graders taught by Janae Thomas and Alicia Morgan in Chandler. Students will explore the world of singing, acting and movement and will perform at the end of each session at the Chandler Public Library Hamilton Branch. Wendy Parr, For more information and a registration form contact Alicia at alibird@q.com or (480)855-3438.
NEW PERFORMING GROUP Angels of Paradise, has been building popularity and is made up of three angelic sopranos and one Hungarian pianist. Their literature ranges from (Celtic Women type) folk songs, to pop, to Broadway, to art song, and Opera. The one hour show has been well received and is now booking until the end of June. We are on break July and August. If you know of any venues looking for a top notch group, please call Linda Jaussi at 602-296-4561.
SUMMER DANCE CAMP Ballroom and Swing Dance Summer Camp with Recital. 4 weeks of fun: June 2-June27th, with a Recital June 27th at 7:30pm.
Rezon8 Junior: ages 7-13 Tues and Thur., 10:00-11:00 am BOYS and GIRLS.
Rezon8 Senior: teens and young singles- Thursdays, 8-9:30 pm and Sat 10-12pm BOYS AND GIRLS
Rezon8dance@gmail.com or Alisha Sell at 480-361-1711 WWW.REZ-O-N8DANCE.BLOGSPOT.COM for registration forms and information
INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHOIR-If you would like to join the ‘Voices of Peace’ choir directed by Holly Ashby, they meet Every Sunday 8pm at the Kimball Stake Center , 32nd Street and Southern in Mesa. Maybe bring a friend of another faith with you.
ORGAN COURSE AND INFO- Website with tons of helps is www.organ.byu.edu Don Cook from BYU has a 12-lesson course if you go to the links. Chamberlin Music Enterprises has great books at www.chamberlinmusic.com DeeAnn Stone of Provo has a website: www.geocities.com/ddstone48/contents.htm with much information. Learn or improve your organ skills for current or future church service.
(To add your name to this database, please email mwbaer@qwest.net )
