56 April 20 – May 3, 2013 www.SanTanSun.comArts‘Doctors of jazz’ have cure for blues

Hitchcock meets hilarious with ‘39 Steps’

Music tunes up April at CCA

Affectionately referred to as the “Wildcats,” The Original Wildcat Jass Band will entertain special guests from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 21 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Pl. in Chandler.

The band hails from Tucson and performs at the invite of the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS). They are truly “doctors of jazz,” in that some of the members earned doctorates of music and teach at the University of Arizona.

The Wildcats offer traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, performed in a spirit and style that is true to its musical roots and popular with audiences around the southwest United States. Their energetic performances are steeped in good humor.

Cost is $10 for ACJS members, $15 for nonmembers and free for students. Become a member of the ACJS at the concert and get in free. Cost of a yearly membership for a couple is $35, and for a single person is $25.

For more information, call 480-620-3941 or go to azclassicjazz.org.

Hitchcock and hilarious merge when the bored Richard Hannay meets a baffling beauty who just happens to be a spy trying to save England from a mysterious foreign power in “The 39 Steps,” on stage now through May 18 at the Hale Center Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert.

A suspect in the lady spy’s murder, Hannay becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt, pursued by the authorities and a team of assassins from a secret organization called “The 39 Steps.” To save England, and himself, Hannay must keep his wits about him. It’s a whirlwind adventure for this reluctant hero as he encounters a multitude of eccentrics ranging from a suspicious Scotsmen, an evil professor, an innocent female, a milkman and a host of other outrageous characters.

“The 39 Steps” pays homage to Hitchcock and the classic films of yesteryear with an unapologetic, tongue-in-cheek flair. A cast of four portrays more than 150 characters.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for ages 6 to 18. Shows run Thursdays through Saturdays. For more information, visit haletheatrearizona.com or call the box office at 480-497-1181.

Corona del Sol High School Steel Drum Band and Jazz Band performs with steel pan artist Andy Narell in a special concert set for 7 p.m. Fri., May 10 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.

Corona del Sol High School is known for its outstanding music programs. It has recently received the title of A+ music program by the Arizona Educational Foundation.

Narell is an international recording artist with more than a dozen albums to his name. He took the pan out of the steel band and brought it into the jazz band, exploring the possibilities and expanding the role of the pan in contemporary music.

Tickets are $10 each.

Children singThe Chandler Children’s Choir

performs “Dancing Around the World,” a program that reflects human nature’s instinct to sing and dance to express joy, 7 p.m. Sat., May 11 at the CCA. The choir will be joined by professional dancers from around the Valley.

Music and dance have no language barriers, and every country has songs and dance that reflect its values and

culture. The choir will highlight songs that reflect history, culture, stories and feelings; songs from many nationalities. Visitors will enjoy traditional and not-so-traditional folk songs, as well as classics, bouncing around the globe to offer the taste and flavor of many varieties of song. All three choirs will be performing at this capstone event of the 2012-13 season.

Founded in 2008, the mission of the Chandler Children’s Choir is to promote the music education of children and

to provide high artistic quality music to the general public. Repertoire focuses on the masters as well as folk and art songs, while emphasizing beautiful tones and harmonies.

Tickets are $15 to $25 for adults and $12 to $18 for youth.

Magic slipper The classic fairytale “Cinderella” will

be performed by Ballet Etudes at the CCA Sat., April 27 and Sun., April 28. The performance features rich sets and costumes and original choreography set to Prokofiev’s score. Tickets are $15 and $20.

Visit chandlercenter.org or call 480-782-2680 for tickets and information.

JAZZ IT UP: The Original Wildcat Jass Band from Tucson performs April 21 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler. Submitted photo STEEL SOUNDS: Steel pan artist

Andy Narell joins the Corona del Sol High School Steel Drum Band and Jazz Band on stage at the Chandler Center for the Arts on May 10. Submitted photo

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Tattoo expo makes its mark

Fashion show features students’ designs

Aspiring children’s authors have until May 1 to enter the fourth annual Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children’s literature. Local authors with printed works still in print and electronic books are encouraged to enter.

The awards are divided into 35 distinct subject categories, with each category judged by industry experts with specific knowledge of that category. Several prizes will be awarded.

Go to FiveStarBookAwards.com or email info@FiveStarPublications.com for contest rules and entry forms.

Young artistsAspiring artists in kindergarten through 12th

grade have until May 30 to submit their original artwork to the Five Star Literacy Foundation, Inc. logo contest.

Entry forms can be downloaded at FiveStarLiteracyFoundation.org. A winner will be announced June 15. The winning submission earns a new basic Kindle. The winning logo will also appear on all the foundation’s media materials and website.

For contest rules and more information, contact Linda Radke at 480-940-8182 or info@FiveStarLiteracyFoundation.org.

Body art of all colors and designs will be on display during the AZ Tattoo Expo, set for May 3 through 5 at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. in Mesa. More than 150 world-famous tattoo artists and body piercers are expected.

Tommy Montoya, from the TLC show “NY Ink,” will be there signing autographs and tattooing throughout the weekend. Montoya rose to national fame after joining the popular TLC show.

Spike TV’s Big Gus, from “Tattoo Nightmares,” will also show up to make his mark on the event. Big Gus is known for his amazing work on the Spike TV show where he fixes bad tattoos on real people who have come to him for help.

The AZ Tattoo Expo will provide attendees the rare opportunity to see some of the best tattoo artists in the world all under one roof.

There also will be henna artists and various tattoo inspired clothing and merchandise for sale on site. Enter to win $500 cash in one of 20 different tattoo contests. Guests can also enter and vote in the “Sullen Angel” model search and check out a wild performance by local suspension artist Steve Haworth & Life Suspended.

Daily tickets are available for $20 at the door or $16 presale. Weekend passes are $45 at the door or $35 presale. Children 15 and younger are free with a paid adult ticket. All presale tickets are available at aztattooexpo.com.

More than 50 first- and second-year fashion students from the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) will have their designs featured at the eighth annual EVIT Fashion Merchandising Fashion Show, 6 p.m. Thu., May 2 in EVIT’s Culinary Arts building, 1601 W. Main St., Mesa.

Forty students have volunteered to model on the 120-foot-long runway. The students’ designs will be judged by eight to 10 experts from the fashion merchandising industry, with the top three being awarded scholarships.

The fashion show involves several other EVIT programs. The multimedia program helps the students create portfolios of their work, the Broadcasting/Audio & Media Marketing (BAMM) program provides the music, cosmetology students handle the models’ hair and makeup and students in the video program tape the show.

The event also includes a hair show by cosmetology and a display of outfit and chair designs collaborated on by the fashion merchandising and interior design students.

Front row tickets are $20, second row tickets are $10 and general seating is $5. For more information

or to purchase tickets, email EVIT instructor Kristen Johnson at kjohnson@evit.com or call her at 480-461-4141.

YOUNG DESIGNER: East Valley Institute of Technology student Kaitlin Kroum models this stylish dress designed by fellow student Ryann Franklin, one of several EVIT designers who will be featured at a special fashion show on May 2. Photo courtesy of EVIT

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New art highlighted in free receptionThe Sonoran Desert Chorale closes its

19th season with “The Hearts Delight: Love and Remembrance,” featuring songs and texts universal in their depiction of longing, tenderness, commitment and loves remembered. The concert takes place 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 4 at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. 1st Ave., Mesa.

From the familiar strains of “O Danny Boy” and “My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose”

to the contemporary sound of the Beatles and Andrew Lloyd Webber, these songs touch everyone.

The more than 60-member chorale performs these memorable songs. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for seniors, children and groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased online at SonoranDesertChorale.org or by calling 480-305-4538.

Youths from age 8 to 18 who can sing, dance and act are being sought by the East Valley Children’s Theatre for its upcoming production of “Huff ‘n Puff, the story of three pigs” by C. Lynn Johnson and Kathie McMahon.

Auditions will take place May 9 and 10 at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 E. Main St., Mesa. Audition times are as follows: 5 p.m. for ages 8 through 11 and 7 p.m. for ages 12 through 18 on Thursday; 11 a.m. for ages 12

through 18, and 5 p.m. for ages 8 through 11, on Friday.

Auditions will consist of dancing, singing and reading from the script; no advanced preparation is needed. Come dressed for movement and bring a photo that can be left at the audition.

The family friendly musical runs June 20 through 30. For details, call 480-756-3828 or go to evct.org.

The Redneck Games Arena, featuring redneck-inspired competitions—from watermelon seed spitting contests and arm wrestling, to hubcap hurling and horseshoe games with toilet seats—has been added to the fourth annual Arizona BBQ Festival, set for Sat., April 20 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale.

The festival will feature more than 25 top barbecue purveyors, as well as six

live bands on the main stage, culminating with headliner Metalhead at 7 p.m., paying tribute to ‘80s hair bands like Bon Jovi, Poison and Van Halen. Other entertainment will include mechanical bull riding, helicopter rides and a huge kid’s zone. Additional fees may apply.

Tickets are $12 general admission, and kids 12 and younger get in for free. Visit SaltRiverFields.com for the latest information.

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (MCA) hosts several exhibitions this spring that will showcase the artistic talent from Arizona and beyond. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place 7 to 10 p.m. Fri., May 10 at the MCA, 1 E. Main St., Mesa.

The reception is free and open

to the public, featuring musical entertainment from the Riverproof Band. Artists featured in the exhibition will be attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

Exhibits include American Dream, a collaborative effort by the artists of Eye Lounge Contemporary Art Space of Phoenix, who give their commentary of this nationalistic ideology. In contrast, Now Playing Everywhere, which features selected works from Stéphane Janssen’s impressive collection, provides a sobering look at social and political issues reported by artists across the globe.

Alice Leora Briggs from Texas and Tucson’s Albert Kogel’s exhibition, Bipolar, is timely and relevant with the national conversation on mental illness and the recent success of the movie Silver Linings Playbook.

Opening on May 3, Scottsdale artist Ron Burns’ colorful and playful pet portraits are an uplifting tribute to man’s best friend, and Arizona Catalyst, launching on May 10, focuses on four former Arizona artists who maintain their connections to the state.

All exhibits run through Aug. 11. For more information, visit mesaartscenter.com.

MUST LOVE DOGS: Scottsdale artist Ron Burns has the ability to look into the souls of the animals he meets and reflect them back in his art, like this portrait titled “Scissy,” which will be on display at the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum beginning May 2. Photo courtesy of Ron Burns

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Film shows look at Muslim community

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Tap-dancing flappers take the stage The Discovery Film Series presents

a rare and poignant tale of Muslim community life in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the film, “Abu, Son of Adam,” showing April 21, 22, 28 and 29 in Stage 2 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale.

In this award-winning film, debut director Salim Ahamed tells the story of Abu, who is coming to the end of his working life, and the traditional perfumes he sells are no longer in

fashion. His son has deserted him, and his close friends are dying of old age. Alone with his wife, Aisa, in their small country house, Abu decides to fulfill their lifetime ambition—to go on the Hajj, a pilgrimage, to Mecca, for which he has been saving rupees for years.

Language is Malayalam with English subtitles. Tickets are $5 at the door or free to all students with ID. Tickets also can be purchased in advance at scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Call 480-499-8587 for more information.

Three ballets by famed choreographer George Balanchine showcase the pleasures of pure dance and movement, performed by Ballet Arizona dancers May 2 through 5 at Phoenix Symphony

Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix.This production features

some of Balanchine’s greatest choreography including “Serenade,” “Monumentum pro Gesualdo/Movements for the Piano and Orchestra” and “The Four Temperaments.”

“All Balanchine” features The Phoenix Symphony, conducted by Timothy Russell, and guest pianist William Wolfram, who will perform on “The Four Temperaments.”

Tickets start at $26 and are on sale at ticketmaster.com or by calling 602-381-1096. For more information about the performance, visit balletaz.org.

Continuing its tradition of bringing Broadway’s favorites back to life, Scottsdale Musical Theater Company (SMTC) announces its next production, the tap-dancing musical sensation, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” on stage May 9 through 12.

Performances feature a live orchestra and take place in the 300-seat Dorrance Auditorium on the campus at Phoenix Country Day School, 3901 E. Stanford Dr. in Paradise Valley.

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Choreography, the stage musical is based on the 1967 film starring Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing. Millie is from a small town but comes to New York City in 1922 to marry for money. She adopts the flapper lifestyle, but runs into a moral dilemma when she checks into a hotel reportedly owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $26 with senior and student discounted tickets available for $20. Children age 13 and younger admitted for $18 and military/veterans with valid I.D. are $12; email or call for code. Tickets can be purchased online at scottsdalemusicaltheater.com or by calling 602-909-4215.

MODERN LADIES: Michele Kahn stars as Millie, and Jennifer Alexander performs as Miss Dorothy in SMTC’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” running May 9-12 at Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley. Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Musical Theater Co.

AIR APPARENT: Dancers from Ballet Arizona perform choreographer George Balanchine’s “Serenade.” Copyright: The George Balanchine Trust, photo by Rosalie O’Connor

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“She Stoops to Conquer,” through April 27, MAC. Presented by the Southwest Shakespeare Company. Old Hardcastle, a man of means, looks to marry off his daughter to his old pal’s son. But, when two male suitors arrive, troublemaker Tony Lumpkin plays a practical joke and the Hardcastle household is launched into a dizzying and deliciously preposterous romp of mistaken identities.

“The Foreigner,” through May 19, DST – AC. One man’s lack of words yields an abundance of knowledge when he and a friend lie about his native language. Set in a Georgia fishing lodge, the dirty laundry of the other guests seems to effortlessly unfurl before his eyes and ears. Shows are Fridays through Sundays.

“Great Falls,” through April 28, TAS. A man and his stepdaughter drive across the west in an attempt to salvage trust and understanding. Their journey, both geographical and emotional, includes personal stories of disappointment and betrayal, but there is hope that they can find forgiveness and acceptance and move toward the reconciliation they both desperately need.

“Legally Blonde The Musical,” through May 11, DST. Presented by Cullity Hall Productions. The blonde and beautiful Elle Woods has the world on a string until her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her. A demolished-turned-determined Elle emerges on a mission, and follows him to Harvard Law School to win back his heart. Shows are Fridays through Sundays.

“A Wrinkle in Time,” Childsplay, April 21-May 26, TCA. Meg, her precocious younger brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure, traveling through space and time to save her father and—quite possibly—the world. For ages 8 and older.

Comedian Mitch Fatel, April 25-28, IMPROV. With his innocence and friendly demeanor, Mitch Fatel quickly engages the audience and then catches them off-guard with his mixture of mischievous dialog and off-color comments.

Old Crow Medicine Show, 8 p.m. Thu., April 25, MAC-Ikeda. It’s been nearly 15 years since the band’s humble beginnings, and they have gone on to tour the world, sell more than 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and play renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.

Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour 55th Anniversary, 8 p.m. Fri., April 26, MAC – Ikeda. Monterey is the longest consecutively running jazz festival in the world. Celebrate the festival’s legacy of expanding the boundaries of live jazz presentation by experiencing this all-star jazz collaboration.

Comedian Brad Williams, April 26-27, CSCC. Brad Williams possesses something that everyone can agree is funny: a disability. Brad is a dwarf. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Mind of Mencia, Live at Gotham, the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Pitboss.

Lang Lang, 8 p.m. Sat., April 27, MAC-Ikeda. In 2008, more than 5 billion people viewed Lang Lang’s music performance in Beijing’s

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Concert aids music scholarships

Celebrating boxing with book, exhibits

The third annual City Music Benefit Concert is set for 6:15 to 9 p.m. Sat., April 27 at the Scottsdale Studios, 9544 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale.

A reception begins at 6:15 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by entertainment from Phoenix Conservatory of Music’s City Music Advanced Ensemble. There also will be

a scholarship presentation with special guest Rep. Paul Boyer. RSVP to 602-353-9900 or info@pcmrocks.org. Donations are welcome at the door.

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to PCM’s scholarship fund, mail your donation to: Phoenix Conservatory of Music, P.O. Box 1163, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340.

Boxing aficionados, popular culture buffs and fans of Irish literature alike will share their common interests in books and movies about famous boxers in a one-of-a-kind event set for 7 to 9 p.m. Thu., April 25 at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.

The event is sponsored by the McClelland Irish Library in conjunction with their exhibit on boxing history, “The Fighting Irishmen.” Special guests include Jay Tunney, son of the famous boxer Gene Tunney and author of “The Prizefighter and the Playwright,” chronicling his father Gene’s unlikely friendship with renowned author George Bernard Shaw. Tunney will share little-known stories from his own family collection and will have books on-hand for sale and autographs.

The event also includes the U.S.

premiere of a new documentary, “When Ali Came to Ireland,” which has only been shown in Ireland on RTÉ Irish Television last December. The film tells the remarkable story behind the origins of Muhammad Ali’s fight against Al “Blue” Lewis in Croke Park, Dublin in July 1972.

Guests also will be able to peruse the “Fighting Irishmen” exhibit, which will open two hours prior to the event from 5 to 7 p.m. in the McClelland Library at the center.

Admission is $15 at the door with a discount for Irish Cultural Center members. Sponsorships start at $25, which includes two free tickets. There will be a cash bar at the event.

For more information, go to azirishlibrary.org or call 602-864-2351 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

UNLIKELY PALS: “The Prizefighter and the Playwright” is a story of the unlikely relationship between champion boxer Gene Tunney and a celebrated man of letters—George Bernard Shaw. Meet the author April 25 at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix. Photo courtesy of Jay Tunney

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opening ceremony for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, where he was seen as a symbol of the youth and future of China. This status inspired more than 40 million Chinese children to learn to play classical piano.

Duet’s 32nd Annual Jazz Cabaret, 1:30 p.m. Sun., April 28, ABR. Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz singer Alice Tatum and her band as well as a special appearance by jazz

keyboardist Charles Lewis. Proceeds benefit Phoenix-based nonprofit Duet, which provides free services to Valley senior citizens in need.

Doc Severinsen & the San Miguel 5, 7 & 9 p.m. Wed., May 1, MIM. The vivacious trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen leads the San Miguel 5 in an evening of sophisticated Latin rhythms and jazz.

Comedian Dennis Regan, May 3-5, CSCC. Dennis Regan’s television credits include multiple appearances on both the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Comedy Central and Showtime. He wrote for the Kevin James comedy The King of Queens, from its sixth season to its ninth and final season.

Chandler Children’s Choir, 7 p.m. Fri., May 3, KOGLC. The Chandler Children’s Choir consists of 100 singers, ages 7-15, in three choirs: the Junior, Encore and Cantus choirs. The children perform under the baton of conductor Weston Noble. Free will offering accepted.

McCoy Tyner Quartet with Special Guest Joe Lovano, 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 4, SCCA. A five-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master, pianist McCoy Tyner has shaped modern jazz for more than half a century. He and his quartet welcome Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, hailed by The New York Times as “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history,” for a brilliant night of jazz under the stars.

“Phantom Limb Company: 69°S,” 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., May 4, SCPA – VGPT. Melding theater, puppetry and multimedia, the critically acclaimed Phantom Limb Company presents a stunning recreation of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s heroic 1914 trans-Antarctic expedition.

“Dear Edwina,” May 10-19, GPYT. Thirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing.

Chris Botti, 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 10, SCCA. The best-selling jazz trumpeter will perform his heartfelt, romantic melodies at an outdoor concert.

ABR – Arizona Biltmore Resort2400 E. Missouri Ave., PhoenixInfo: duetaz.org

CSCC – The Comedy Spot Comedy Club7117 E. 3rd Ave., ScottsdaleInfo: 480-945-4422, thecomedyspot.net

DST – Desert Stages TheatreAC – Actor’s Café 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., ScottsdaleTickets: 480-483-1664, DesertStages.org

FUMC – First United Methodist Church15 E. 1st Ave., MesaTickets: sonorandesertchorale.org

GPYT – Greasepaint Youtheatre7020 E. 2nd St., ScottsdaleTickets: 480-330-5918, greasepaint.org

IMPROV – Tempe Improv930 E. University Dr., TempeInfo: 480-921-9877, tempeimprov.com

KOGLC – King of Glory Lutheran Church2085 E. Southern Ave., TempeInfo: 480-838-0477, kogaz.org

MAC – Mesa Arts CenterIkeda – Ikeda Theater; Piper – Piper Theater1 E. Main St., MesaTickets: 480-644-6500, MesaArtsCenter.com

MIM – Musical Instrument Museum4725 E. Mayo Blvd., PhoenixInfo: 480-478-6000, themim.org

SCCA – Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater75th & Main streets, ScottsdaleBox office: 480-994-2787, ext. 2

SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsVGPT – Virginia G. Piper Theater7380 E. 2nd St., ScottsdaleBox office: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

TAS – Theatre Artists Studio4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, ScottsdaleTickets: 602-765-0120, thestudiophx.org

TCA – Tempe Center for the ArtsGallery; Studio700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., TempeTickets: 480-350-2822, tempe.gov/TCA

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