Tons of stuff going on AND our events list is getting so big that we may need to create a separate page for Events on the Horizon. There’s so many fun things going on it’s hard to actually what’s THE best thing to do for the coming week. From Green Day, to the Mercury starting the playoffs to the first professional skateboarding league there’s literally something for everyone!
1) Green Day with AFI - August 30th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Tickets on Sale April 3rd at 10 AM -- Green Day returns to Phoenix almost a year to the day after their last Phoenix show. One of the better acts to see live, Green Day never fails to deliver.
2) Black Carl -- Sail Inn -- Tempe -- The band takes the stage at Midnight. If you haven’t seen Black Carl yet, do it! They put on a hell of a live show!
3) Street League Skateboarding -- August 28th -- Jobing.com Arena -- The Worlds first professional skateboarding league featuring the worlds best skateboarders!
4) ASU Football Mock Game -- August 27th -- 7 PM -- Sun Devil Stadium -- The ASU Football team will hold an inter-squad mock game (last year they used referees) and will be open to the public.
5) The Tubes -- August 27 -- The Compound Grill -- Yes, it’s the original group.
6) American Carnage Tour: Megadeth, Slayer, and Testament - August 27th -- Dodge Theater (This is the new and rescheduled date)
7) Fuse Fridays — Bar Smith — Downtown Phoenix — Fun starts at 9:00 PM — Check out one of the best reasons to head to Downtown Phoenix on a Friday Night. Fuse Fridays is a great night of beats and is also a great place to see and be seen!
This week features:
Girl Unit, Mykill, Nth
GIRL UNIT:
Although he was born and bred in the UK, 24-year-old Philip Gamble’s musical passions originate on the American side of the Atlantic. Miami bass, electro, ghettotech, Chicago house, and especially US hip-hop and R&B are all influences, which he then distills into an abstract, 808-driven house template. Gamble began releasing mixes under the name Girl U No Its True in 2006, but only recently started dropping remixes and original productions under the shortened Girl Unit moniker. His I.R.L. EP on Night Slugs has been a staple release for the post-funky set, remixes for C.R.S.T. and Pirate Soundsystem are on the way, and his jaw-dropping and as-yet-unreleased song "Wut" is poised to be a game-changer when it surfaces later this year.
MyKill Bio:
San Francisco dj and producer MyKill has often been cited as "one of the most energetic dj’s in the Bay Area". His passion for music and love of entertaining takes him to different audiences every weekend. Having performed in almost every major club in the Bay Area he has held residencies at various venues such as Trigger, 1015 Folsom, Paradise Lounge, Fahrenheit (SJ), and the Beauty Bar as well as playing signature party nights from the likes of Blow Up, Bootie, Electro Pop Rocks, Glam, and the Academy of Sciences "Nightlife" event. Hailing from Phoenix originally he’s performed all over the Southwest, Mexico, California, and now even holds a current residency in Anchorage, Alaska. Known for playing a wide variety of sounds from Electro to House, Hip Hop, and Club music all seamlessly mixed together with his own signature style and energy. He’s also known to release mixes on a regular basis and received quite a bit of praise on his "Club Killers" series documenting the new marriage of electro and top 40 music.
Nth Bio:
DJ Nth’s (GottaGroove / DTS / DMb /Los Angeles) sound is hard to pin down as he has long been known to wear many different guises as a DJ and play everything from House, Progressive, Trance, Breaks, Disco House, ElectroHouse, and from time to time creatively weave them all together into diverse set. As a former Arizona DJ, he headlined at many events and club nights around the state as well as a long-standing residency at the infamous Kind weekly where he DJed with the world’s top DJs such as: Paul van Dyk, DJ Dan, Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox, Digweed, Max Graham, Sander Kleinenberg, and others.
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8) Dave Mustane Book Signing - Changing Hands -- Tempe -- 10am to noon -- The heavy metal legend will be signing copies of his new tell all memoirs ‘Mustane: A heavy metal memoir’
9) Chandler Center for the Arts Free Concert Series -- Every Friday until September 19th, the Chandler Center for the Arts will have a series of concerts that is open to the public (seating is on a first come, first served basis).
This week’s concert:
Friday, August 27, 2010 -- 7:30pm -- Brad Richte (Guitarist/Songwriter)
Here’s the lineup of concerts that you can see for no charge:
Sunday, September 12, 2010 -- 7pm -- “That’s Life” From Sinatra to Sondheim
Sunday, September 19, 2010 -- 3pm -- Calo Flamenco -- CUADRO
10) The Maine -- Friday August 27 -- The Nile Theater -- 105 West Main Street Mesa -- According to the promoter’s website:
"The Phoenix based rockers debuted at #16 on the Billboard Album Chart this week with the release of their new Album “Black & White” (SIRE). The album is the bands second album, first on major label Sire Records. Earlier this week MTV premiered the new video “Inside Of You” calling it a “Instant classic!” The band will be preforming at The Nile Theater on the last day of their current tour on Friday August 27th."
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Garden Flashlight Tours -- Every Thursday and Saturday until August 28th -- Desert Botanical Garden -- Need a great idea for an Outdoor Date night? Try the Flashlight Tours at the Desert Botanical Garden its a great outing and a great way to learn more about the local desert flora and fauna of the area.
**THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND OF THE FLASHLIGHT TOURS!!!**
12) Goo Goo Dolls with Switchfoot & Green River Ordinance -- Saturday August 28th -- Dodge Theater
13) Arizona Diamondbacks 2010 Season -- Another season of Diamondbacks baseball is well underway. New manager Kirk Gibson has the Diamondbacks ready to take on Major League Baseball’s best! Don’t miss the action this season as they challenge the best of Major League Baseball!
Ticketmaster has your individual tickets for all game this season:
14) MADCAP Theaters -- Tempe -- Ongoing -- I think by now everyone knows that MADCAP has earned a permanent spot on the best things to do list for the week for the wonderful selection of movies to choose from. Check their listings (click the link) for what’s showing for the given week. You just might find that gem of a movie, a classic or something new and original to watch. MADCAP has it all!
15) Phoenix Mercury -- The 2007 and 2009 WNBA Champions are back for another season and they only have one goal in mind….win the Championship again. Come see your Phoenix Mercury play the WNBA’s best. Even former Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley is impressed by the high level of competition in this league.
16) Chandler Farmer’s Market is every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (downtown Chandler) -- Live music on the second Thursday of every month.
17) Upcoming Events
First Friday -- Downtown Phoenix -- It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event!
Phoenix Cooks! -- September 4th -- JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2010-2011 Season -- Sept 9th -- April 30th -- Mesa Arts Center
Mesa Arts Center Season Kick off Party -- Friday, Sept. 10 -- 6 – 10 p.m. -- Free -- from the Mesa Arts Center press release "Experience the rhythms, the beats, the sights and the theatrics as the fall season kicks off at Mesa Arts Center. New exhibitions open at Mesa Contemporary Arts (MCA) which will feature artwork by contemporary American Indian artists. Festivities include free live performances by Mesa Arts Center’s Founding Resident Company organizations in the four theaters along with Art Studios activities and demonstrations. The unforgettable night will begin at 6 p.m. on the Shadow Walk, located in the heart of Mesa Arts Center, awakening the rest of the gorgeous complex with the native music styling of the GRAMMY winning R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton & Will Clipman: The R. Carlos Nakai Trio."
2nd Friday in Mesa -- Friday August 13th -- 6 pm to 10 pm -- Free -- The Downtown Mesa Merchants present second friday a great event for everyone to enjoy art, music and entertainment..
NU -- Native + You -- Heard Museum -- Third Friday of every month
Chandler Art Walk -- Downtown Chandler -- Third Friday of every month
Arizona Restaurant Week -- September 18th -- 26th -- Various Locations
1st Annual Helicopter Ball Drop -- Friday September 24th -- 12:30 to 1:00 PM -- A great fundraiser that benefits St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, Gabriel’s Angels, North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, and ArmedZilla Foundation
Free Entrance Days in All US National Parks -- September 25th -- No fees will be collected on this weekend so people can enjoy their national parks. Check the link for the full list of parks participating in this offer.
2nd Annual Grand Avenue Festival -- Grand Avenue -- Downtown Phoenix -- Saturday, September 25th
Fashion Week 2010 -- September 30th, October 1st and 2nd -- Schedule and site TBD
Chambers of Fear -- Starting October 1st -- Billed as Arizona’s Scariest Haunted House, Chambers of Fear is the first of many great haunted house destinations around the greater Phoenix area.
Arizona Taco Festival -- October 9th -- Scottsdale Waterfront
National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series -- Ocean Adventure: An Evening with Jean Michel Cousteau -- October 20th -- Mesa Arts Center -- Underwater explorer and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau, the son of the legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, will reflect on his father’s life and ongoing legacy.
Tempe Oktoberfest -- October 1-3 -- Tempe Beach Park -- Free
5th Annual Dine Out with the Chefs: A Celebration of the Culinary Arts -- October 3rd -- 4-6:30 PM -- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -- One of the Valley’s premier culinary events, Dine Out with the Chefs celebrates its 5th anniversary with a new roster of outstanding chefs, live entertainment and other surprises. Guests mingle with more than 20 of the Valley’s top chefs and sample their culinary creations, from delicious soups, salads and appetizers to some of their signature dishes and most decadent desserts.
Phoenix Coyotes Home Opener -- October 16th -- 6:00 PM -- Jobing.com Arena -- Fresh from opening the season in Prague the Phoenix Coyotes will open their 2010-2011 season against the team that defeated them in the playoffs….the Detroit Red Wings.
John Lithgow in Stories by Heart -- October 21st and 22nd -- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
3rd Annual Indian School Corridor Block Party -- November 7th -- Noon to 5 PM -- Indian School Road between 32nd Street and 38th Street
Free Entrance Days in All US National Parks -- November 11th -- No fees will be collected on this weekend so people can enjoy their national parks. Check the link for the full list of parks participating in this offer.
Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Weekend -- November 11-14 -- Phoenix International Raceway
Tempe Festival of the Arts Fall Festival -- December 3-5 -- Downtown Tempe -- Free
National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series -- America’s Great Wildlife Migrations -- December 8th -- Mesa Arts Center -- Photographer Joel Sartore will share images and stories about the epic migrations of North American species—from bobcats to butterflies.
22nd Annual Insight Bowl -- 8:00 PM -- December 28th -- Sun Devil Stadium -- According to the Insight Bowl’s Webiste "This bowl game is an electrifying experience in college football that you won’t want to miss! The Insight Bowl is bigger and better this year with the third pick from the Big 12 Conference and the third or fourth pick from the Big Ten Conference, after the BCS selections. These two conference face-off with hard-hitting action and rambunctious fans in attendance to support their teams. Annually held at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the Insight Bowl will be televised on ESPN."
40th Annual Fiesta Bowl Parade -- December 31 -- 11:00 AM -- Central Ave
Fiesta Bowl Block Party -- December 31 -- 5:00 PM -- 12:30 AM -- Mill Avenue
40th Annual Fiesta Bowl -- January 1, 2011 -- 6:30 PM -- University of Phoenix Stadium -- According to the Fiesta Bowl’s website: "As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will host the Big 12 Conference champion and another top team in college football. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN."
Tostitos BCS National Championship -- January 10th -- 6:30 PM -- University of Phoenix Stadium -- According to the Fiesta Bowl’s website: "The Fiesta Bowl is proud to host its seventh national championship game on January 10, 2011. The No. 1 team in the country will face-off against the No. 2 team at University of Phoenix Stadium vying for the national title."
National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series -- Exploring Mars: The Next Generation -- January 19th, 2011 -- Mesa Arts Center -- NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins, who helped design the famous Mars Rovers, will share the latest discoveries from the Red Planet and preview the next stage in exploration of our closest planetary neighbor.
Subway Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Weekend -- February 25th-27th, 2011 -- Phoenix International Raceway
Arizona Barbecue Festival -- March 19th, 2011 -- Scottsdale Waterfront
National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series -- My Wild Life -- March 23rd, 2011 -- Mesa Arts Center -- Mireya Mayor, will take audiences through the wild ride of her life, from Miami Dolphins cheerleader, to Fulbright Scholar, to primatologist, to National Geographic WILD TV correspondent.
Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Weekend -- November 12th and 13th, 2011 -- Phoenix International Raceway
18) Raven Events ‘Sip, Shop, and Socialize’ -- August 27th -- Devil’s Martini North -- 5 to 9 PM -- According to the promoter "The Sip, Shop & Socialize™ event was created by Raven Events for the purpose of bringing guests
together to mix and mingle for social and professional reasons, and presenting them with the opportunity
to discover and support unique local businesses that offer gifts, products and services. By combining
business networking, happy hour specials, delicious food, and convenient shopping, there is sure to be
something for everyone who attends this popular event. All are welcome to attend. This is a free event."
19) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.
20) Lucky Strike Lanes -- Downtown Phoenix -- The newest night spot in downtown Phoenix opens Friday morning. Dress Code enforced.
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday
21) Scottsdale Art Walk -- Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM -- FREE -- Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all the local art galleries.
22) Black Pearl Poetry Phoenix Friday’s -- Fair Trade Cafe -- 1st and Roosevelt -- Downtown Phoenix -- Check out some great open mic poetry!
23) Ahwatukee Farmers Market -- 8 AM to Noon -- 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044
24) Yoga in the Park -- Biltmore Fashion Park -- Every Sunday in the Center Lawn at 10:30 AM is a free 60 minute Yoga session.
25) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market -- Every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12 PM -- Under the shade at Scottsdale Stadium Enter Through Gate B.
26) North Scottsdale Farmers Market -- Every Saturday from 7 AM to 11 AM -- Located at 94th Street and Shea Boulevard
27) Black Pearl Poetry Thursdays -- Tempe -- Thursdays -- MADCAP Theaters -- $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) -- 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM -- A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe!
21.5) Concerts
New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week (Info and Ticket Purchasing in the links for each event):
Tickets on Sale Now
Country Thunder -- Florence, Arizona -- April 7th -- April 10th, 2011 -- Early bird tickets are on sale now! Click this link for tickets!
Phoenix Symphony 2010-2011 Season -- Various locations
Shows off on the horizon:
Michael Bolton -- September 10th -- 8PM -- Tickets on Sale now! More details in the link.
Charlie Hunter -- September 12th -- Rhythm Room
Paramore with Tegan and Sara -- Dodge Theater -- September 15th -- Tickets on sale March 26th at 10 AM
Arizona Fall Frenzy -- September 17th, 18th, and 19th -- Tempe Beach Park
NBC’s Last Comic Standing Live Tour: 2010 -- September 17th -- Mesa Arts Center
Modern English -- September 17th -- The Compound Grill
Margaret Cho -- The Cho Dependent Tour 2010 -- September 18th -- Dodge Theatre
Chris Issac -- September 23rd -- Celebrity Theater
Pixies with the Fuck Buttons -- Friday September 24th -- Mesa Amphitheater
Howie Mandel -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- Friday September 24th at 8 PM -- While Howie has remained a constant force in show business for over 30 years, he has been thrust back in the spotlight as the host of what has become a national phenomenon “Deal or No Deal.” The show has become an instant hit. Howie Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy-Award winning “St. Elsewhere,” to the international (and also Emmy nominated) “Bobby’s World,” Howie has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene.
KISS -- September 24th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
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Daniel Tosh -- Tosh Tour Twenty Ten- Show #1 -- September 25th -- 7:30 PM- Dodge Theater
By popular demand! Daniel Tosh -- Tour Twenty Ten -- Show #2 -- Dodge Theater -- September 25th -- 10:30 PM
The Zac Brown Band -- September 25th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- See Link for full details and to purchase tickets
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -- September 26th -- US Airways Center -- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -- New Show date ANDnew opening act!
O.A.R. -- September 28th -- Celebrity Theater -- See Link for full details and to purchase tickets
Sheena Easton -- October 1 -- Mesa Arts Center
The Australian Pink Floyd Show -- Friday October 1 -- Dodge Theater -- Described by the London Times as “the best tribute show in the world,” The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings their tribute to Phoenix with the ‘Greatest Hits World Tour.’ The show will include jaw-dropping note-for-note musical excerpts from Pink Floyd’s legendary albums Wish You Were Here, Animals, Dark Side of the Moon & The Wall
Rascal Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young -- October 1st -- 7:30 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Carrie Underwood -- October 3rd at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena -- Multi Platinum Recording Artist Carrie Underwood is bringing her highly successful ‘Play on Tour’ tour to the Jobing.com Arena in October. Ms. Underwood will be donating 36 cents from every ticket sold for this show to ‘Save the Children’s United States Program’. Billy Currington and Sons of Syliva will open the show.
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Benise -- The Spanish Guitar -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- Sunday October 3rd at 7:00 PM -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: BENISE, and his Emmy Award Winning Nights of Fire Cast, returns with a new World Music & Dance production “THE SPANISH GUITAR”.In this new show Benise’s guitar becomes the keeper of stories of glory and tragedy through times and worlds gone by, a treasure chest of inspiration. His masterful and passionate playing, brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces make this show a truly magical journey. Here’s a sample of what you can expect from the show:
Jerry Seinfeld -- October 9th -- Dodge Theater -- Legendary funny man Jerry Seinfeld heads back to the place where he is the funniest, on stage. Don’t miss this rare performance!
Jack Johnson: To the Sea Tour 2010 -- Sunday October 10th at 7:00 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Constantly working on perfecting his already great live show, Jack Johnson is returning to Phoenix to support his new album ‘To the Sea’. The really cool aspect about this show is that 100% of the proceeds from the tour will go to charity! Your ticket will not just allow you to see a great live act but you will also be helping out Johnson’s All At Once Community. G. Love and Special Sauce along with Zee Avi will open the show.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers -- October 10th -- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -- Actor/Comedian Steve Martin showcases one of his long standing, but rarely showcased, talents to Scottsdale. He will be performing his banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers. According to the SCFTPA’s website: “More than 30 years after Steve Martin’s novelty hit about a pharaoh born in Arizona made its debut on Saturday Night Live, this comedian, actor, playwright and bona-fide banjo player’s second musical album (The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo) spent 30 weeks at number one on the Billboard charts. It’s an amazing triumph considering he also composed and performed all of the songs on the CD, which won him a Grammy Award for ‘Best Bluegrass Album.’
Partnered with The Steep Canyon Rangers band, Steve Martin rides into the West’s Most Western Town with his posse of five bluegrass musicians from North Carolina, performing on the banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin. Spotlighting his fleet skills at the bluegrass technique of the clawhammer, Martin will pepper his 100-minute mostly instrumental concert with humorous quips.”
Kenny Rogers -- October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater
Vince Gill -- October 19th -- Mesa Arts Center
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band -- MGM Grand Hotel -- Las Vegas, NV -- Saturday October 23rd -- 7:00 PM -- We don’t normally post out of town information like this but since Mr. Buffett will be in close proximity to Phoenix, we had to post this. Also, if you have never seen him perform in Las Vegas, you must go. He throws one HELL of a party not only at his show but with his after parties at his bars on the Las Vegas Strip.
*NOTE* THE JIMMY BUFFETT SHOW IS IN LAS VEGAS!!
Stanley Clarke Band featuring Hiromi -- October 23rd -- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -- Jazz Legend Stanley Clarke and Jazz Virtuoso Hiromi converge on the SCFTPA for what is to be an amazing night of Jazz.
Details on what to expect in the video below:
Ravi Shankar -- October 23rd -- Mesa Arts Center -- The Sitar master returns to the valley
Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi -- October 24th -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website "Dating back to the Han Dynasty more than 2000 years ago, Chinese acrobatic spectacles were first called “Bai Xi,” meaning “one hundred amazing acts,” in reference to the performer’s seemingly limitless skills and innumerable feats they could perform. These daring and beautiful talents were featured in command performances for China’s imperial courts and have been passed down and enhanced through generations. Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi combines all aspects of the traditional and the modern in acrobatic stage performance; awesome displays of physical strength and incredible feats of balance, traditional and contemporary dance and martial arts…all performed in spectacular costumes, on the stage and high in the air. This grand theatrical production from Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi is a breathtaking spectacle!"
Gorillaz -- October 26th -- Dodge Theater
Nickelback -- October 29th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- See Link for full details and to purchase tickets
Alpin Hong - October 29th -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: "Pianist Alpin Hong has the reputation as a modern day Pied Piper and a mentor for the iPod generation. Whatever your notions are about classical music, push them aside right now! Opening the ears, eyes and imagination with his combination of stunning technique, emotional range and humor continues to bring audiences young and old to their feet. Rooted in extensive classical training and a love of skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and videogames, Alpin is a creative force unmatched in its youthful vivacity and boundless energy. Alpin connects with people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds with his uniquely humorous and visionary approach to arts education."
Kenny Loggins -- November 3rd -- Celebrity Theater
Point of Grace -- November 12th -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: "True talent really knows no boundaries, so it’s no surprise to those who have followed Point of Grace’s groundbreaking success in the gospel market that the gifted group has recently seen their audience expand to the country music arena with the poignant hit “How You Live (Turn Up the Music).” “We couldn’t have planned it. It’s a natural progression for our music,” observes Point of Grace’s Shelley Breen of the group’s organic move onto the country charts. Though some artists might tweak their sound to appeal to a new audience, Point of Grace has simply continued to make the same positive, life-affirming music distinguished by soaring harmonies and compelling lyrics."
Abba Maina -- November 13th -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: "Abba Mania’ has been delighting audiences of all ages since 1999, touring the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish super group to their millions of fans, old and new! In 2002 ‘Abba Mania’ played 18 weeks in the Strand Theatre, London re-creating the ABBA phenomenon for fans from all over the world, as far away as Tahiti. ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and ‘Abba Mania’ gives you exactly that: 2 hours of uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly, but respectfully, too, earning them the coveted Radio Regernbogen Best Musical’ award in Germany following a sell-out run at the Deutsches Theater Munich. ‘Abba Mania’ is not only for life long, die-hard ABBA fans but also for the new generation of fans, who never had the opportunity to see ABBA live."
Chandler Symphony Orchestra -- November 14th -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- Free
So You Think You Can Dance Tour -- November 17th -- Jobing.com Arena
Andre Rieu -- November 29th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena -- Andre Rieu along with his 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra will be performing in Glendale as part of his ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. Mr. Rieu had this to say about his upcoming tour: “Next year will be the ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. I always say that music is the most wonderful thing in the world. Music triggers emotions. I want to bring an ode to waltzes and polkas that bring joy, to romantic ballads and to many more beautiful melodies. It will be a very special night”.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular -- December 1st and December 2nd (4 performances) -- Jobing.com Arena
Moscow Ballet’s adaptation of ‘The Nutcracker’ -- December 22nd -- Dodge Theater -- Moscow Ballet features top graduates of the Perm, Vaganova, Moscow State Academic, and Kiev schools. Critics rave that the Great Russian Nutcracker is “flawless,” “breathtaking,” and “dazzling.” Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blend with the richness of Russian classical ballet to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a memorable holiday treat for everyone.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis -- February 17 -- Mesa Arts Center
Frank Sinatra Jr. -- March 19th, 2011 -- 7:30 PM -- Chandler Center for the Arts
Ricky Skaggs -- March 26th, 2011 -- 7:30 PM -- Chandler Center for the Arts
The Manhattan Transfer -- March 31, 2011 -- Celebrity Theater
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