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CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENT
THURS JULY 9 – AUG 29 -BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Hale Center Theatre, Gilbert
FRI, SEPTEMBER 11 –AZ FIREFLY GROUP W/ RYAN SHUPE & THE RUBBERBAND in Orem UT
FRI, SEPTEMBER 18 – PRICE OF FREEDOM- Mesquite High School- Gilbert
SAT,SEPTEMBER 19 – GILBERT CONSTITUTION WEEK- Mesquite High School - Gilbert
AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND– JOSEPH &THE AMAZING TECH DREAMCOAT- Williams Field H.S.
VOICE LESSONS AND PERFORMANCE/COMPOSING CLASSES – Voiceworks Academy - Mesa
MUSIC THEATRE CLASSES-LINSEY AND TYLER MAXSON- East and West side of Mesa/Gilbert
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
NEW CD RELEASE- “You Are Loved” by Debbie West Coon
N EW HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT CD- Hymntracks by Randy Kartchner
NEW CD RELEASE- “You’re Worth It All” by Michele Baer
ONGOING- FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS- Jester’Z Improv Theatre- Clean, Fun, Comedy – Scottsdale
ONGOING- Interfaith Choir- 8pm- Kimball Stake Center- Mesa
ONGOING- Organ Courses and books online for church organists

FALL MUSIC AND ARTS EVENTS IN THE VALLEY-detailed below

CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENTS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Linsey & Tyler Maxson have graced many stages here in Arizona and are set to perform in the upcoming Hale Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast . If you remember the Maxsons in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Scarlett Pimpernel you will be excited to see them again in Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast is the fourth longest running show on Broadway and in the last few years the rights have been released to theaters nation wide. The Hale Theatre feels fortunate to be able to bring this exceptional cast and extravagant and elegant show to the Phoenix Valley. It is a treat not to be missed.Show Dates: July 9 – August 29, 2009. Curtain Up: Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings: 7:30pm, with Sat. Matinees: 3:00pm Ticket Prices: $23.00 - $25.00 Box Office: 480-497-1181 Box Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm, Friday – Saturday 10am – 7:30pm For more info go to: http://www.haletheatrearizona.com/news-and-press/91.html

DREAM BIG BENEFIT CONCERT (UTAH) You are invited to join the Now I Can Foundation
at the ‘Dream Big’ Benefit Concert starring Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband (www.shupe.net)
Friday. September 11 at 6 p.m. at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem, UT! Sister group Firefly will open for the show! (www.iheartfirefly) Concert proceeds will help disabled kids get the physical therapy they need to become more independent. Tickets are only $15 for General Admission (bring a blanket), or $25 for a reserved chair seat. Buy three tickets and get one free! Tickets are only available at www.nowican.org or by calling 801-228-1935.

PRICE OF FREEDOM by Rob Gardner- w/ honored quest, War Hero and Senator, John McCain.Friday, Sept. 18, Mesquite High School 8:00pm Tickets can be purchased at www.ConstitutionWeek.com limited seating

GILBERT CONSTITUTION FAIR for Families. Saturday, Sept.19, Mesquite High School, 6:00-9:00pm $10.00 Per family, or $2.00 pp. Multiple stages with excellent entertainers including,The Jesterz, National comedian Mark Cordes, From Disney World The Swing Tips, Mc6(Mens Vocal Ensemble), Light Entertainment Group,and renowned magican Craig Davis. Main program and Fireworks to follow at 8:30. Participate in the Community Art Competition, details on website. There is so much more to our event, please refer to www.ConstitutionWeek.com

AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITION- JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECH. DREAMCOAT- -Williams Field hs
THIS WEEKEND.
Auditions for the CopperStar Repertory Theatre are this Friday- 5-9pm and Saturday 12-5 pmand possibly Monday from 5-9 pm at Williams Field H.S. Call for audition time 699-1555. This is a community production with parts for ages 14-adult and childrens choir for ages 9-13 Men between 16 – 35 are really needed.More information can be found at www.copperstarrep.org/audition then click on the Joseph logo on the right. Audition appointments can be set by calling 699-1555. The show runs two weekends...Oct 2 & 3; Oct 8 -10.

VOICEWORKS ACADEMY- By Chrissy Whaley
New vocal studio with lessons and classes on performance and composition. Register Now for Fall classes. Located by US 60 and Val Vista go to www.voiceworksacademy.com

NEW PRIVATE AND GROUP VOICE LESSONS-By Linsey Maxson
Now enrolling for the 2009-2010 school year! Space is limited. For policy information, questions, and registration, contact Linsey at linzmaxson@yahoo.com
GROUPS all meet in the Carson Jr High Choir Room with a family discount for 3 or more children and run September - May
Sunshine Singers: Pre Schoolers- 2nd graders- Thursdays - 3:45-4:30 Tuition: $35 per month
Music Makers: 3rd - 6th graders- Thursdays - 4:30-5:15- Tuition- $45 per month
Treble Makers: A Teen Music Theater Performing Group- Directed by Linsey and Tyler Maxson 7th -12th graders- 6:15-7:15Tuition: $55 per month
Comprehensive Music Theatre class by Linsey Maxson and Dana Rodgers -Grades 5 - 9. It will include weekly instruction in singing, dance, theatre, large group numbers, small ensembles, solos, audition techniques, and even field trips to productions in the east valley The class will meet weekly Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15 on the EAST side of town near Lindsay and Guadalupe and will have two major performances this year. FOR EARLY REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LINSEY AT linzmaxson@yahoo.com

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

NEW CD RELEASE- On her second CD release,”You Are Loved”, Debbie Coon has partnered with talented arrangers Richard Talbot and Sam Cardon to produce a wonderful and inspirational album. Singers Justin Williams , George Dyer, Freddie Ashby and Richard Talbot are also featured on some duets. To hear tracks, go to www.positivemusicanddownloads.com and click on Debbie Coon.

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- 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

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


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 )