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Welcome to the 2015-2016 season at CPAC! This year marks the
beginning of a new era as we implement an investment fund to fur-
ther secure CPAC’s bright future, begin a capital campaign to pro-
vide the most comfortable theater seating, build our youth pro-
grams, maintain our high standard of entertainment and provide
new visual arts workshops with nationally recognized instructors
including Betsy Dillard Stroud.
Performers making their debut at CPAC this year include Rex Al-
len Jr., Harp Fusion, recording legend Stanley Jordan, world re-
nowned Native American flute player R. Carlos Nakai and West-
ern performers Joni Harms, Carolyn Martin and Juni Fisher. We
welcome a new partnership with TAD Management in perform-
ances of Piano Man and Time in a Bottle. CPAC is pleased to
bring back many crowd favorites including Robert Shaw as he por-
trays Johnny Cash, Mr. Boogie Woogie all the way from the Neth-
erlands, Joe Bourne and Civic Orchestra of Tucson. The Santa
Cruz Shoestring Players will produce three plays this season in-
cluding theater standard, “The Curious Savage” and their first ever
melodrama!
We hope to see you at many of our performances, art exhibits,
workshops and events over the coming year. Thank you for your
ongoing support of the arts in Green Valley!
Christopher Ashcraft
Executive Director
Message From the Executive Director
(Members continued)
Supporters (Annual gifts of $500-$999)
Members (Annual gifts of $100-$499)
Community Performance & Art Center
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Vice Chair
Eloise Fredrickson Mike Finkelstein
Secretary Treasurer
Mary Lou Catania Annie Stitt
Tom Cooke Mark Davy Susan Ettl
Susan Ford Eugene Friesen Virginia Juettner
Nancy Karsh Tammy Kempton David Urbaniak
STAFF
Executive Director
Chris Ashcraft
Office Manager
Amanda Urbaniak
Director of Development
Al Saterbak
Facilities Supervisor
George Cantu
Sound & Lighting Technicians
Phil Wenstrand
Steve Schmidt
Visual Arts Director
Susan Ettl
Volunteer Coordinators
Margaret Erlebach Barbara Flores
Judy Marinaro Carol Webb
Member - Annual gifts of $100-$499
10% discount on performances purchased through the office
(excludes season pass), invitation to season kickoff, access to
ticket pre-sales and recognition in the CPAC program guide
Supporter - Annual gifts of $500-$999
All of the above, plus: access to theater dress rehearsals and
advanced notice on CPAC events
Producer - Annual gifts of $1000-$2999
All of the above, plus: private backstage tour and technical demo
Ambassador - Annual gifts of $3000 and above
All of the above, plus: custom benefit package
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
520.399.1750
www.performingartscenter.org
1250 W. Continental Road
PO Box 1301
Green Valley, AZ 85622
Support CPAC Today!
Contribution Levels
Membership and individual donations help fund CPAC’s wide
array of diverse programs for our community. The arts enter-
tain and educate audiences, bring people of all ages and back-
grounds together, promote economic vitality and enrich quality
of life. We could not offer these cultural opportunities without
the loyalty, dedication and support of our wonderful patrons.
Please help us continue to expand our programs and grow with
the Green Valley community. All contributions are tax de-
ductible to the full extent of the law.
*These lists acknowledge those individuals, institutions, and businesses
whose gifts were received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The
Community Performance and Art Center sincerely values each gift. In the
event of an unintentional omission, please contact the office at 399-1750.
Ambassadors (Annual gifts of $3000 and above)
Producers (Annual gifts of $1000-$2999)
We salute the following patrons of CPAC!
The Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC) is a 501
(c)(3) non-profit arts organization that serves residents of the
Santa Cruz Valley and surrounding areas. CPAC presents a
wide variety of programming representing all facets of the
arts. The facility includes a 200 seat theater, art gallery and
multi-purpose space. The Center is committed to providing high
quality arts experiences and believes that the arts add to the
quality of life in our community.
CPAC annually hosts more than 100 performances while host-
ing dozens of visual art exhibits, workshops and classes. In ad-
dition, CPAC rents facilities for rehearsals, meetings, weddings,
parties and other community gatherings. More than 25,000 peo-
ple visit the facility annually. We thank you for your support of
the Center and for your patronage of the arts in our community!
*For inquiries on rentals or advertising in this program
guide please call (520) 399-1750 or email
Facility and Rental Information
THE SANTA CRUZ SUMMER WINDS “Summer Fun, Adventure and Excitement!” Saturday, August 8th at 3:00PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
The Santa Cruz Summer Winds ends its summer season at CPAC with an action packed program full of intriguing and innovative pieces, many of which have been rarely heard be-fore! Music selections will feature soloists by the extremely talented members of the Santa Cruz Summer Winds and will include several new music premiers. There are many surprises in store and what better way to spend the last days of summer!
ALLEN FARMER QUARTET A Tribute to Mel Torme and Herb Ellis Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
The Allen Farmer Quartet will pay tribute to Herb Ellis and Mel Torme, two of the most popular jazz and be-bop performers and recording artists of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Selections will in-clude Sweet Georgia Brown, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Em-braceable You, Lullaby of Birdland, Look For the Silver Lining and much more! Guitarist and vocalist, Allen Farmer, has performed with Mel Torme, Margaret Whiting, Julie Wilson and Dick Contino among others and has appeared in performances at Knott’s Berry Farm and at the John Wayne Goodtime Theater. Drummer Mike An-drews is a veteran of the television and movie industry and has appeared numerous times on the Ed Sullivan and Mike Douglas Shows. Bassist Rick Shosie is a former member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and performed in Hawaii for much of his career. Originally from Delaware, jazz sensation and piano virtu-oso, Sly Slipetsky, has performed across the region and is in high demand as a studio and gig musician. GREEN VALLEY SUMMER CHORUS
“Great American Music” Saturday, September 12th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
Join the Green Valley Summer Chorus in celebrating “Great
American Music!” Under the direction of Al Saterbak, this forty-
voice offshoot of the Green Valley Community Chorus will fea-
ture music by American composers from William Billings, who
wrote around the time of the revolutionary war, to Stephen Fos-
ter, to great songs from Broadway and American film. Enjoy the
rich treasure of music from right here in our own homeland!
HOT CLUB OF TUCSON
Gypsy Jazz Wednesday, September 23th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door
The Hot Club of Tucson, formed in 2004, is comprised of guitar-
ist Matt Mitchell, violinist Nick Coventry and bassist Evan Dain.
With weekly engagements at Hotel Congress and other venues in
southern Arizona along with an upcoming performance at the
national Gypsy Jazz Festival, this band has quickly become the
leading force of this genre in the region. The Hot Club of Tucson
plays Django Reinhardt inspired acoustic gypsy jazz, French
jazz, folk, jazz manouche and music from American Tin Pan
Alley. This performance will include original arrangements of
Lady is a Tramp (L Hart, R Rodgers), My Melancholy Baby (E
Burnett, G Norton), Honeysuckle Rose (F Waller), Manoir de
Mes Reves (D Reinhardt) and much more!
A RECEPTION HONORING CPAC MEMBERS! Friday, October 2nd at 3:30 PM Admission is free: Tickets are required for admission
What better way to kick off the season than with a reception hon-
oring CPAC’s members, donors, supporters and friends. A wine
and cheese reception will take place in the theater lobby at
3:30pm followed by a sneak preview of Shoestring Theater’s
upcoming production of Almost, Maine and an overview of the
2015-2016 season. This event is open to all CPAC season ticket
holders, flex pass holders and members. Tickets for entry are
available through the CPAC office.
REX ALLEN JR. Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20 in advance - $25 at door Western music icon Rex Allen Jr. makes his CPAC debut to open
the 2015-2016 season! Rex Allen Jr. was the star of Yesteryear
and The Statler Brothers Show on TNN for over 8 years. With
over 50 hits like It’s Over, Lonely Street and Two Less Lonely
People, Rex is truly a living legacy of Country and Western. The
namesake heir of Hollywood’s last singing cowboy and a revered
narrator, Rex the younger shares his father’s greatest gift - his
voice. Rex has been inducted into the Western Music Hall of
Fame in addition to the Arizona Entertainers and Musicians Hall
of Fame. In 2011, The State of Arizona declared Rex’s song I
Love You Arizona the official song of the Arizona centen-
nial. Rex Allen Jr. is the consummate actor, singer and enter-
tainer and his audiences always leave the show knowing they
have been supremely entertained.
Art Workshops
Mixed Media With or Without Collage
Instructor: Deanna Thibault
Tuesdays from 9:00am-2:00pm
Abstract Painting: Two Days of Intense Painting
Instructor: Francheskaa
November 11-12, 2015
Luscious Surfacing
Instructor: Angelique Gillespie
January 14-15, 2016
The Pouring Spirit
Instructor: Francheskaa
January 20-21, 2016
Acrylic Landscape & Wildlife Painting
(Beginning to Intermediate)
Instructor: Rick Wheeler
February 5-7, 2016
Mixed Magic: From Abstraction to Abstract Realism
Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud
February 24-26, 2016
Register for workshops via phone at (520) 399-1750, online at
www.performingartscenter.org or at the CPAC office at 1250
West Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ (1 mile west of I-19).
Art Gallery Exhibits
OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 30, 2015
Photography by Stan Johnson and Cheryl Hrudka
Reception October 7, 5-7pm
NOVEMBER 5 - 28, 2015
Landscapes: Real and Imaginary
Reception November 6, 5-7pm
DECEMBER 2 - 17, 2015
The Art of Ric Nielsen
Reception December 2, 5-7pm
JANUARY 6 - 27, 2016
“Marrying Ink to Paper = Print?”
Reception January 7, 5-7pm
JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Eva Briggs Abstract Art Competition
Reception January 30, 1-3pm
MARCH 1 - 29, 2015
Always on Tuesday
Reception March 1, 5-7pm
APRIL 1 - 28, 2015
The Art of Recycle III
Reception April 1, 5-7pm
CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF TUCSON Sunday, October 11th at 3:00 PM Free Concert! (ticket required for entry) *Unclaimed seats will be released 10 minutes prior to concert The Cowboys Overture ~ John Williams Scherzo Fantastique ~ Joseph Suk Reverie for Horn and Orchestra ~ Alexander Glazunov Symphony No. 3 ~ Pyotr Tchaikovsky The Civic Orchestra of Tucson (COT) was founded in the spring
of 1975 by George Schwartz. In 1980, Dr. Herschel Kreloff be-
came the orchestra’s artistic/musical director and it has grown to
full symphonic instrumentation. Now in its 37th year, COT en-
riches the cultural life of southern Arizona by presenting free
concerts at various venues around the region.
JUNI FISHER Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Juni Fisher's name is synonymous with the kind of songwriting
that "plumbs the depth of your soul." More than a singer and
songwriter, Juni is a horsewoman with a message. Fisher grew up
in a California farming family and became an excellent horse
show “catch rider” gaining top honors at Intercollegiate and
Quarter Horse shows. She trained cowhorses, worked on a cow
calf operation and ran a roping arena, all while winning multiple
riding awards. If there was a campfire gathering with music, Juni
was there with her guitar, singing the songs of the west she'd
learned from her father. In 1984 she moved to Santa Ynez, CA to
work for a cutting horse trainer and soon found herself playing
with a local band. Juni went on to work L.A. area clubs with a
country-dance band playing western and cowboy music. She later
moved to Tennessee to work as a fox hunting professional and
honed her songwriting skills among Nashville's finest. Juni has
won multiple awards from the Western Music Association in-
cluding Entertainer of the Year, Female Performer of the Year,
Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.
OKTOBERFEST AT CPAC Featuring the Bavarian Brass Band of Green Valley Saturday, October 17th at 5:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at door ($190 for a table of 8) Celebrate Oktoberfest in an outstanding outdoor setting with the
20-piece Bavarian Brass Band. The ensemble was started in 1996
by founding director, Earl Harrison, and has been entertaining
audiences ever since with energetic polkas, marches, folksongs
and waltzes. The band is currently directed by Lance Hoopes and
features the yodeling talents of Tamara Kahrimanis. Ticket price
includes brats, schnitzel with gravy, German potato salad, vegeta-
ble dish, strudel and two drink tickets!
RONSTADT GENERATIONS Southwestern Folk Fusion Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance – all tickets $20 at door Representing five generations in North America, Ronstadt Gen-
erations continues the family’s musical traditions with Michael J.
Ronstadt (younger brother of Linda) and his sons, Michael
G. and Petie. Multi-instrumentalists and solo performers in their
own right, they present an exciting repertoire that preserves the
traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their heritage
while offering innovative original material. New compositions
place them on the cutting edge of blended genres, stretching the
boundaries of folk, blues and jazz. Rich harmonies sung in Eng-
lish and Spanish are accompanied by outstanding cello and gui-
tars. The trio’s worldwide touring and recording credits include
Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Dixie Hummingbirds, David Brom-
berg, Nydia Rojas, Tish Hinojosa, Muriel Anderson, and Maria-
chi Vargas. In 2012, the band added three veteran musi-
cians, Alex Flores, Sam Eagon and Aaron Emery, playing tenor
saxophone, bass and drums respectively, adding a colorful di-
mension to an already powerful presentation.
PETE SWAN QUINTET Tribute to Duke Ellington Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door The Pete Swan Quintet brings together five world-class jazz mu-
sicians to pay homage to the Duke. Pete Swan is a bandleader,
drummer, educator, vocalist and composer. Pete has performed
with Bud Shank, Bob Florence, Doug Webb, John Clayton, Kris-
tin Korb and many others. Pete currently runs Big Band Express,
a professional big band in the Tucson area and has been organiz-
ing local concert jam sessions and performing at Patiche restau-
rant for almost two decades. Angelo Versace has been described
as “a fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo.” Versace has performed at
the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands) and multiple jazz festi-
vals in New Orleans, LA, Pittsburgh, PA and Miami, FL. He has
had the privilege of working with Khristian Dentley, Brice
Winston, Troy Roberts, Dave Stryker, Wycliffe Gordon and
Ignacio Berroa among others. Versace currently serves as the
Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Arizona. Matt
Mitchell is a member of numerous local ensembles including Hot
Club of Tucson. He has performed with the Tucson Symphony
Orchestra and the Tucson Pops multiple times and was awarded
Best Guitarist at the 2008 Tucson Area Music Awards. Bassist
Scott Black moved to Tucson after having spent time as a profes-
sional musician in New York and Chicago. He founded the Tuc-
son Jazz Institute, a school teaching jazz to over 100 middle and
high school students. It is recognized as one of the top jazz pro-
grams in the country. Max Goldschmidt is a multi-instrumentalist
who is one of the rare individuals who can seamlessly perform at
the highest level on virtually any instrument.
Season Pass: Tickets to 48 performances (October 7 - April 17)
$600 upper level/$800 premium seating - savings of $167
Flex Pass: Purchase 5 individual performances through CPAC office in a single
transaction and get 6th performance of equal or lesser value free
Shoestring Season Pass: All 3 productions for $35/$50 (save $10)
Group Sales: A discount of 10% is offered for groups of 10 or more when
purchased in a single transaction
Ticket Locations: Tickets may be purchased via phone at (520) 399-1750,
online at www.performingartscenter.org or at the CPAC office at 1250 West Conti-
nental Road, Green Valley, AZ (1 mile west of I-19).
Reserved Seating: Seating is reserved and typically follows the chart below
(yellow premium seating, purple upper level seating and checkered accessible seat-
ing). Unused accessible seats become part of the premium section. Tickets purchased
at the door are typically sold at the premium price. A one dollar per ticket conven-
ience fee will be charged for phone and internet orders. All sales are final and non-
refundable.
Packages, Groups and Single Tickets
STRAIT COUNTRY Friday, April 1st at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door George Strait has more number one hits than any artist in music
history (60 and counting)! The "Strait Country Band" featuring
Kevin Sterner brings you the virtual experience of attending
one of George's concerts.
The sounds of steel guitar and fiddle fill the air as the band
performs such timeless classics as Amarillo By Morning, All
My Ex's, Ocean Front Property, The Chair, Maria Del Ray and
many more spanning this Country Icon's incredible 30 year
career, plus some of his most recent hits. Join us for this very
special evening paying tribute to the undisputed "King of Coun-
try Music," George Strait!
LIFE ON THE BOWERY by Tim Kelly The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players April 7-9 at 7:00 PM April 15-16 at 7:00 PM April 17 at 3:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Life on the Bowery is Shoestring’s very first melodrama! So hold
onto your hats for comedy, music and the intriguing true story of
Steve Brodie, a saloon owner and actor who claimed to be the
only person to ever jump off the Brooklyn Bridge and live to tell
about it.
History has never proven his story to be true or false. Directed by
Regina Ford, this play will tickle your fancy as you travel back to
the Old Bowery in the late 1800’s, before it became even slightly
fashionable.
2016 Summer Season On Sale Monday, February 29
ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players November 6-7 at 7:00 PM November 8 at 3:00 PM November 13-14 at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Almost, Maine was first produced in 2002 and has since been
produced by over 2,500 theater companies in the United States.
Almost, Maine is a town so far north, it’s almost in Canada. Un-
der the northern lights, Almost’s residents take the audience in
and out of love in the strangest ways. Directed by Amanda Urba-
niak, this romantic comedy is guaranteed to bring some unex-
pected magic!
JACK LASSETER The U.S. Supreme Court and its Role in Defining our Culture Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door This United States Supreme Court has played a significant role
throughout our country’s history in the formulating and defining
of our culture of who we are as a people. This is a story of great
legal minds with a vision of what our country should be, and
some not so great, bogged down in the mire of the politics and
prejudice of their era. The Court has certainly had its highs and
lows throughout time, but it is all part of our history, part of a
thought provoking tale that lawyer-historian Jack Lasseter loves
to tell.
BACKBEAT’S BRITTISH INVASION Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Text
HARP FUSION Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Harp Fusion is one of the most creative and exciting ensembles
on the international concert scene. It is the largest touring harp
ensemble in the world and has attained international respect for
its innovative and inspiring performances. Their repertoire in-
cludes classical, jazz, new age and folk music. Harp Fusion in-
cludes harpists from Taiwan, Japan, Egypt, Russia, Puerto Rico,
Canada, and across the United States. All music they perform is
written or arranged by a member of the group and all members
are students of Carrol McLaughlin at the University of Arizona.
Harp Fusion's recent international concert appearances have in-
cluded Russia, Czech Republic, Japan, Indonesia, Puerto Rico,
China, Korea, Switzerland, and Spain.
THE PIANO MAN: TERRY DAVIES Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door Billy Joel and Elton John come to life in this multimedia tribute
starring the voice and piano of British entertainer Terry Davies.
Backed by his extraordinary 9 piece band, you’ll be singing,
dancing, laughing and crying as you experience the sights,
sounds and amazing music created by Billy and Elton, two of the
most successful artists in the history of rock and roll. Their in-
credible catalogue of classic hits include PIANO MAN, NEW
YORK STATE OF MIND, ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG,
MY LIFE, YOUR SONG, DANIEL, ROCKET MAN, CANDLE
IN THE WIND and many more. A recording and performing
veteran of 25 years, Terry Davies is THE PIANO MAN.
BRAD ZINN IN “THE GREAT COMEDIANS” Comedy and Impersonation Friday, December 4th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door Imagine having legendary performers Johnny Carson...George
Burns...W.C. Fields...Jack Benny...Will Rogers... Groucho
Marx...Jimmy Durante...Ed Sullivan...and Red Skelton together
on stage at the same time! Brad Zinn’s The Great Comedians is a
heartfelt salute to his childhood heroes that includes comedy,
music, juggling, magic, rope spinning, audience participation and
extended impersonations of the greatest entertainers in the busi-
ness. There is simply no other show like this. Brad Zinn is one of
the most sought after entertainers in his field and is now regularly
engaged as a comedian, impressionist and magician. Recent com-
mitments have taken him to England’s London Palladium, the
Hollywood Magic Castle and the Las Vegas Strip. Brad has per-
formed with Dick Van Dyke, Shirley Jones, Cliff Robertson, Paul
Rodriguez, Damon Wayans, Will Shriner, Richard Crenna, Justin
Wilson (the Cajun Chef), Harry Anderson and Lynda Carter.
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND – SALUTE TO SINGER/
SONGWRITERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY Lonely Street Productions Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door What better way to spend an evening than relaxing with music
from the best singer/songwriters of our time? The 20th Century
produced hundreds of talented singer/songwriters in every genre,
and this show brings that great music to life. You’ll hear Mike
Serres, Mindy Ronstadt and the Lonely Street Band perform
music from the gifted pens of James Taylor, Carly Simon, Carole
King and Paul Simon, just to name a few! There’s nothing better
than a well-crafted song being played well and sung from the
heart!
TUCSON GUITAR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - $15 at door The Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra (TGSO) and conductor
Jose Luis Puerta present an exciting repertoire of guitar litera-
ture in an orchestral setting. The Tucson Guitar Society formed
in 1987 as a non-profit, community-based organization. The
society sponsors workshops and classes throughout the year and
hosts an artist series featuring touring guitar virtuosos. The
mission of the Tucson Guitar Society is to promote the aware-
ness, understanding, and appreciation of the guitar and similar
stringed instruments to people of all cultures, ages, abilities and
economic means in Tucson and surrounding areas.
The Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra (TGSO) was founded in
2004 with Gabriel Navia as the first conductor and artistic di-
rector. The orchestra performs annual concerts in venues such
as Holsclaw Hall at The University of Arizona and Grace St
Paul’s Episcopal Church in addition to playing other engage-
ments such as the Guitar Foundation of America regional con-
ference and the Arizona Ensemble Festival in Glendale. In
2015, the TGSO presented the world premiere of its newly
commissioned work, “Last Man Standing,” by Brad Richter.
Current conductor José Luis Puerta began his guitar studies in
Escuela Libre de Música de San Juan, Puerto Rico and continued
at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. Ha has studied
with Ivan Rijos, Pepe Romero, Nicolas Goluses, Manuel Barrue-
cos, and David Russell. José Luis earned his Master's degree at
The University of Arizona with Professor Thomas Patterson and
is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. In 2010, he was a finalist
at the Concurso Nacional de Guitarra in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
He has performed in Canada, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the
United States.
GHOST TOWNS OF OLD ARIZONA A Film by Phil Wenstrand Thursday, March 17th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - all tickets $15 at door In the 1800’s, frontier Arizona was a very hostile place. Forbid-
ding deserts, heat and unfriendly natives made pioneering here as
tough as any place in the west. But still there were those who
thought the rewards were worth the risk. Mostly they dug into the
earth in search of riches. As miners dug, others built camps that
turned into towns. The motion picture, “Ghost Towns of Old
Arizona,” takes you into some of these interesting and often dan-
gerous places. Question and answer session with Phil Wenstrand
to follow the film. Last year’s showing was a sellout!
BEAU RENFRO AND CLEAR COUNTRY Friday, March 18th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Beau Renfro is an entertainer, songwriter, singer, music man or
just an all around good ole' boy, who had just as soon be fishing
or hunting as anything else. Beau's music career started in Forrest
City, Arkansas when his mother and nine sisters taught him to
sing those good old Gospel songs. Young Beau soon discovered
the Nashville sounds of Little Jimmy Dickens, Ernest Tubb,
Faron Young, Marty Robbins and others. After moving to East
Texas, Beau worked at a Radio Station during the day and played
his music at night in some of Texas' most famous nightclubs. During that time he was hired to open for many Nashville coun-
try starts including T.G. Shepard, Moe Bandy, Jerry Reed, Char-
lie Rich, Faron Young and Joe Stampley. This set the stage for a
tour with David Houston’s band including stops at the Famed
Grand Ole' Opry. In 1976 Beau’s first album hit radio stations
worldwide. There's No More Gold, Beau's first release, was the
hit of the week for Billboard Magazine and went to #85 on the
Country Charts. Through his connections in the music industry,
Beau was instrumental in pushing the song Red Wine by Joe
Stampley to Epic Records, which went to #5 on the charts. Beau went on to work the famed Ozark Jubilee in Branson ,MO,
playing 200 dates a year. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona
where his Clear Country Band was formed with Rick Skinner,
Harry Bolin and Mickey Gee. The band was named Arizona's #1
Country Dance and Show Band seven times. Beau has come full
circle and now lives in Arkansas where he started. He still re-
cords in Nashville regularly. His many songs have placed high on
the worldwide charts and Billboard picked Let's fall in Love for
the Weekend as hit of the week in 1981. God's Amazing Grace is
played on many radio stations on July 4th and September 11th
each year. Beau recorded 16 releases with Stardust Records in
Nashville and is a member of the Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame.
ARIZONA BALALAIKA ORCHESTRA Friday, December 11th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance – all tickets $20 at door The Arizona Balalaika Orchestra began in 1980 in Tucson, AZ
as a small ensemble within the University of Arizona Russian
Department. The group is a spirited, non-profit community folk
orchestra, playing native Slavic instruments and wearing color-
ful costumes. It has toured throughout Arizona and Mexico. At
major performances, the Orchestra collaborates with guest
dance troupes, vocalists, and guest instrumental soloists from as
far away as Moscow and Kiev. Small ensembles also perform
for festivals, churches, clubs, and other events. The Arizona
Balalaika Orchestra is a member of the Balalaika and Domra
Association of America, which holds annual conventions on
two continents. Tucson hosted the event both in 1989 and 2004.
JACK LASSETER The Arizona Rangers and other Lawmen & Outlaws on the
Arizona Frontier Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door You have heard of the Texas Rangers, right? This is the story of
the lesser known Arizona Rangers, 26 brave men who brought
law and order to Arizona at a time of large scale cattle rustling,
gunslingers, murderers and holdup men here on this last frontier
of the old West. It is also the story of some of the famous Sher-
iffs and outlaws of the time, told as only Jack can tell it.
THE SOCIALS: A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS A Soul and Motown Holiday Revue Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $22 in advance - $25 at door Tucson’s 12-piece powerhouse soul sensations, The Socials,
return to CPAC to deliver a brand new soul revue with some
help from ole’ St. Nick. “A Soulful Christmas” will feature the
12 piece band performing an assortment of popular holiday
tunes arranged by soul giants such as James Brown, Jackson 5,
Aaron Neville, Ella Fitzgerald, Earth Wind and Fire, Otis Red-
ding and more. This wall of sound features a horn section
(Kevin Shumaker, Salvador Lopez and Rick Peron), pianist
Richard Katz, a thunderous rhythm section (Aaron Emery on
Drums, Sam Eagon on Bass and percussionist Eric Hines) and
guitarist Mike Blommer (Bad News Blues Band). Vocalists
Rebecca Carlson (Jive Bombers/Jane Crowe Band), Charlie
Hall (The Gaslight Theatre/Blues Brothers Tribute), Genevieve
Gaus (Genevieve & The LPs) and Alex Flores (Bad News
Blues Band/Ronstadt Generations) all share duties in recreating
those famous harmonies identified with this timeless era. The
Socials are proud to carry the tradition of Soul forward, having
been heavily influenced and enriched by the great musicians
who forged the genre all those years ago.
ARTHUR MIGLIAZZA TRIO Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door Award winning Blues and Boogie Woogie pianist Arthur Migli-
azza began playing the piano professionally at the age of 13. It
was through his love of Blues music and his dedication to the
piano that he came under the wing of such mentors/teachers as
Henry Butler and Ann Rabson. Arthur has been inducted into the
Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and was a finalist at the 2010 and
2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
During his more than 20 years of performing he has been privi-
leged to play on some of the world’s greatest stages including
Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow as part of the sold out Kings of
Boogie Tour, the Glen Gould Studio in Toronto and on National
Public Radio in the US. Arthur resides in Seattle, Washington
while not touring.
In 2014 he received the Best of the Blues Award for Best Key-
boardist in Washington State and his latest album, Laying It
Down, resided at #1 on the Roots Music Report charts for Wash-
ington State for the summer of 2014 and reached #20 on the na-
tional chart. Laying It Down also appeared on the Grammy Entry
List for the 2015 Grammy award nominations. Performing with
Arthur are two of his favorite collaborators, Doug Davis on
drums and Larry Lee Lerma on bass.
CLASS OF ’66 – TOP HITS FROM THE YEAR 1966! Lonely Street Productions Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door This annual salute to the Billboard Top 100 singles from fifty
years ago features eternal classics from groups like the Mamas
and the Papas, Nancy Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, and a cer-
tain four lads from across the pond.
Tap your toes or get out of your seat and dance along as the
Lonely Street Band plays chart-busters such as “Cherish,”
“Summer in the City,” “Secret Agent Man,” “I Fought the Law,“
and “Zorba the Greek.” Mini skirts and Nehru jackets are op-
tional.
RISING STARS UP CLOSE:
ARIZONA OPERA STUDIO IN CONCERT Friday, March 11th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door CPAC presents an exhilarating evening of great Operatic and
Musical Theater selections sung by the acclaimed Studio Artists
at Arizona Opera. This concert will feature Sarah Tucker
(soprano), Alyssa Martin (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Penning
(tenor), Joseph Lattanzi (baritone), Calvin Griffin (bass-baritone)
and Cody Martin (piano). These six artists were chosen from a
highly competitive pool of 700 applicants and a rigorous audition
process in New York City. They have performed to great acclaim
at the Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, Des Moines Metro
Opera, and Cincinnati Opera. Come see and hear some of the
hottest young talents in the nation in your own backyard!
JACK LASSETER: A WALK IN THE DESERT Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Are you interested in the world around you, in this place where
we live, in why jackrabbits have such long ears, why mountain
lions’ forepaws are larger than their hind paws, why the grooves
on the south side of Saguaros are deeper and narrower than those
on the north side, why some mountains, like the Rincons and Mt.
Lemon, are rounded, whereas some, like the front range of the
Catalinas have steep cliffs. Come and find out about this place
where we live, as Jack takes us for a verbal “walk in the desert.”
Whether you are new to the desert or have lived here all your life,
you will go away saying, “Wow, I didn’t know that.”
AWAKENING THE FIRE: AN EVENING OF
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE & WORLD PERCUS-
SION WITH R. CARLOS NAKAI & WILL CLIPMAN Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door Multiple GRAMMY® Nominees R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clip-
man delve into an intimate dialogue between the ancient call of
Native American cedar flute and the subtle vibration of world
rhythms connecting us to our innermost essence. R. Carlos Nakai
is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute
having released over 36 albums. He has appeared as a soloist on
three continents and has led a variety of genre-transcending world
music ensembles. Nakai has made musical history by bringing the
Native American flute into the classical concert hall, performing
with over 15 symphony and chamber orchestras. Nakai has sold
four million total albums worldwide, has contributed music to
major motion pictures and has been featured as guest artist on
numerous recordings. Will Clipman has recorded over sixty al-
bums and has been an arts educator for thirty-five years, having
conducted over two hundred workshops for students of all ages.
MUSIC OF THE JAZZ AGE AND ROARING
TWENTIES! With Pianist Alexander Tentser Friday, March 4th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance – all tickets $20 at door This program celebrates great American music heritage created at
the start of the 20th century. Commonly known as the Jazz Age,
this era produced several important songwriters and composers
including Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and George
Gershwin. During this time, American composers created new
musical forms including modern songs and dances accented by
ragtime rhythms and new American musicals. The program fea-
tures Alexander Tentser and professional vocalists performing
the familiar melodies of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving
Berlin and Jerome Kern. Alexander Tentser, world-class pianist,
conductor and charismatic educator, will narrate the unfolding
story of that fascinating era in addition to performing pieces for
piano including selections from the Rhapsody in Blue by George
Gershwin. Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, Alexander Tentser is an unusu-
ally gifted and versatile musician. In his capacity as a concert
pianist, chamber music collaborator and conductor, he has per-
formed in venues all across the globe including almost all the
republics of the former Soviet Union. After a highly acclaimed
performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto at the age of twelve, he
went on to study music at the Gnessin Music College in Moscow,
Russia, the oldest music college in the country, and the Russian
Music Academy. After moving to the United States, Alexander
Tentser pursued a doctorate degree in piano from the Univeristy
of Arizona. Dr. Tentser has performed multiple times as a soloist
with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Siberian Philharmonic
Violin Ensemble and the National Convention Russian Folk Or-
chestra and has collaborated with multiple chamber ensembles
and other soloists including New York Philharmonic violinist,
Anna Rabinova. Dr. Tentser currently conducts the Pima Com-
munity College Orchestra and teaches courses on popular music.
THE DIXIE CATS Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door The Dixie Cats have been playing together for more than 20
years and have a combined experience of literally hundreds of
years. They are comprised of Keith Thoreson (clarinet), Jim
Nickerson (trombone), John Reitz (Trumpet), Wade Poteet
(Bass), Al Farmer (Banjo) and Ray Vidal (drums). With regular
engagements across southern Arizona, they can be seen annually
at the Arizona Classic Jazz Society Festival in Chandler, AZ.
From their standard opening tune of Do You Know What it Means
to Miss New Orleans to their final encore of When the Saints Go
Marchin’ In, this good old-fashioned Dixieland band will get you
clapping and tapping your toes.
SONORAN DOGS Bluegrass & Americana Friday, January 8th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $30 at door Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music initially in-
spired from Irish, Scottish, English and Welsh traditional songs
and instrumentals by the 18th century Appalachian Settlers. Bill
Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass, incorporated other cultural
influences while refining the sounds into a truly American musi-
cal form. Formed in 2011, The Sonoran Dogs have exploded
upon the Arizona bluegrass scene having recently performed at
bluegrass festivals in Sedona, Wickenburg, Prescott, Tucson and
Tubac. They are 2013 Rockygrass band contest finalists. The
group is comprised of seasoned veterans Peter McLaughlin (1988
National Flatpicking Guitar Champion), Tyler James (2008
Rockygrass Banjo Champion), Mark Miracle on mandolin and
vocals (Telluride band contest winner), and Brian Davies
(TAMMIES award winning bassist). This performance will fea-
ture historical references and anecdotes exploring this fascinating
musical form. The Sonoran Dogs perform a collection of tradi-
tional bluegrass vocal and instrumental standards, new-grass,
Americana, improvisation and original compositions.
NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS Wednesday, January 15th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $30 in advance - $35 at door
Folk Music Legends, the world-famous group, The New Christy
Minstrels®, is still under the direction of Randy Sparks, and the
group is now BETTER than they were in their hey-day. The
NCM won a Grammy for their very first album and have Gold
Records galore. Now officially seven members strong, they are a
mix of old and new and one of the best collection of performers
ever to have been billed as The New Christy Minstrels®. Each
performer adds a diverse and unique talent to the pool. "We're
still alive, we're still creative, and still eager to please, so we
make a deal with the audience: We'll do all the old songs you
came to hear, if you'll allow just a couple of newer ones," says
the group's leader Randy Sparks. The same songwriter who
penned their hits: Today, Green Green, Saturday Night, Denver,
and Mighty Mississippi, etc. is still at it, and the Randy Sparks
magic is quite happily alive and well. They will play songs from
their 2013 CD titled “Nice Time To Be Alive,” as well as their
Greatest Hits CD, which includes songs listed above, titled
“Recycled: What’s Old is New.” Autographs are given after the
concert so that the group can thank the nice people for coming to
their concert. No performing group has ever spawned so many
successful musical careers as The New Christy Minstrels®. "For
over fifty years we have been the best talent show ever," says
Sparks. "We still are." Don’t miss this opportunity to see this
legendary group in concert!
STANLEY JORDAN Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical
acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed
a chameleonic musical persona of imagination, versatility and
daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soul-
ful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead
jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works, Jordan can
always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into
the unexpected. Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mas-
tery of a special technique on the guitar’s fret board. Instead of
conventional strumming and picking, Jordan's innovative "touch
technique" is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. Jordan's
touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords
simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It
also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different gui-
tars, or even on guitar and piano. To date Jordan has performed in over 60 countries on 6 conti-
nents. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, includ-
ing Art Blakey, Stanley Clarke and Kenny Rogers. The track
with Rogers, "Morning Desire," became America's #1 country
song in 1986. Jordan has performed with Kevin Eubanks, Les
Paul, Eddie Van Halen, BB King, Steve Miller, Brian Setzer,
Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, the String Cheese Incident, Dave
Matthews Band and many more. Jordan came to prominence with
the release of his 1985 album Magic Touch, a revolutionary pro-
ject establishing him as among the most refreshing new voices of
the electric guitar. Widespread radio support for his singular
versions of “The Lady in My Life” (first recorded by Michael
Jackson) and the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” sent Magic Touch to
the top of Billboard’s jazz chart for a record-breaking 51 weeks.
Jordan has received four Grammy nominations and is also known
for creating the seminal “startup” sound for the first generation of
Power Macintosh computers. Since the mid 80s he has performed
on numerous television shows, including The Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson, The David Letterman Show and the Grammys.
BIG BAND SOUNDS Friday, January 15th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Big Band Sounds is one of the finest swinging big bands in the
greater Tucson area. The band is made up of 17 professional jazz
players and a vocalist who have all had vast experience perform-
ing in big bands all over the United States for many years. These
talented musicians combined with their carefully selected and
well rehearsed arrangements will remind you why big band mu-
sic has continued pleasing and exciting audiences for three quar-
ters of a century. The band is led by alto saxophonist, Lance
Hoopes, a fixture in the Tucson jazz scene for several decades.
GREEN VALLEY STAGE BAND Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Back for their annual CPAC concert, the Green Valley Stage
Band has been delighting audiences throughout southern Arizona
since 1990. The 20 piece band of musicians performs a variety of
big band music from the 40’s, 50’s and up to the present includ-
ing music from such artists as Stan Kenton, Glenn Miller,
Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Perez Prado,
Hank Williams, the Beatles, and more.
TRIBUTE TO FATS DOMINO WITH MR. BOOGIE
WOOGIE Thursday, March 3rd at 3:00PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance - $30 at door Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by the
fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Nether-
lands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player
hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pound-
ing the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good
Times. Mr. Boogie Woogie and his nine piece Fats Domino Tribute
Band will perform Fats Domino's biggest hits like Blueberry Hill,
I'm Ready and Blue Monday in addition to other songs from
Domino's enormous repertoire including There Goes My Heart
Again, Domino Twist and Whiskey Heaven making resisting foot
tapping and singing along impossible. This tribute show is a celebration, an explosive musical spectacle
full of fire, virtuosity and humor, with an overwhelmingly charis-
matic horn section, a truly one of a kind tribute to the music of
the legendary Fats Domino. ”We can definitely say Mr. Boogie
Woogie is not an acquired taste. His enthusiastic piano attacks
are instantly accessible. He starts playing, you start smiling.” C.
Graham - Tucson Citizen
Mr. Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek was born in Nieuw
Vennep, Netherlands. Mesmerized by an old piano in the living
room, Eric-Jan began studying classical piano at the age of eight.
He demonstrated an extraordinary talent for musical arrangement
and got his first job at age twelve playing piano as an accompa-
nist for dance classes. In April 2011 Overbeek was voted Best
Dutch Blues Pianist 2010. He also won the prestigious title of
Best European Blues Pianist 2005 in the company of many of the
world's best blues artists.
JONI HARMS Monday, February 29th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Joni Harms has been praised for her pure voice since she signed
her first record deal with the famed producer Jimmy Bowen of
Capitol Records in the early 1990s. Since that time Joni has re-
leased eight more outstanding albums.
Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of
multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards including top hon-
ors for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms received
Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year awards from
the Western Music Association.
Joni continues to build audiences through appearances at the
Grand Ole Opry and New York City’s Carnegie Hall. She lives
on a ranch in Oregon with her family that was homesteaded by
her great, great grandfather in 1872. The ranch serves as the main
inspiration for many of her songs.
DAVE STAMEY Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance - all tickets $30 at door Returning to CPAC for the fourth year in a row, Dave’s stories,
songs and humor about living and working in the west continue
to mesmerize audiences across the nation. Dave has been called
the "Charlie Russell of Western Music" by Cowboys and Indian
Magazine.
In 2010 and 2014 True West Magazine named him the Best Liv-
ing Western Solo Musician. The Western Music Association has
named Stamey Entertainer of the Year six times, Male Performer
of the Year five times, and Songwriter of the Year five times. He
also holds the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western
Artists.
As his friend Baxter Black says: "California gave us Buck Owen,
the condor and Dave Stamey...I'll take Davey any day!" Dave
Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler and
is now one of the most popular Western entertainers working
today. He has delighted audiences in twenty states and finds that
he prefers this to being stomped by angry horses.
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE by John Patrick The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players January 22-23 at 7:00 PM January 24 at 3:00 PM January 28-30 at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door The Curious Savage, which premiered in 1950, brings the sweet
charm of that period along with the social satire that accompa-
nied it. Mrs. Savage’s greedy stepchildren send her to a sanato-
rium to “come to her senses” when she announces that she will
spend her late husband’s ten million dollars on helping people to
realize their dreams. Directed by Susan Voorhees, this timeless
comedy asks an important question, “Is it insane to value kind-
ness and affection when the world seems to reward greed and
dishonesty?”
MAN IN BLACK – THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Lonely Street Productions Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door Celebrate the life and music of Johnny Cash with this critically
acclaimed concert production featuring the most popular songs
from his nearly 50 year career. Starring national touring and re-
cording artist Robert Shaw (from the Chicago cast of Broadway's
smash-hit musical "Million Dollar Quartet") and his Lonely
Street Band playing your favorite Cash hits from the early days
of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line" on through the
decades, including "Ring of Fire", "A Boy Named Sue", and
"Ghost Riders in the Sky." This concert brings to life the authen-
tic Cash sound that's been described as "steady like a train, sharp
like a razor." With first-rate costumes, world-class musicians,
and top-notch production values, this is a must-see for anyone
who's ever enjoyed the music of The Man In Black!
TIME IN A BOTTLE A Trip Back to the 70’s Playground Wednesday, February 3rd at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door From the end of the 1960s, it became common to divide main-
stream rock music into soft and hard rock, with both emerging as
major genres of popular music. In the early ’70s, rock music
mellowed out creating the distinctive, laid-back sound
of soft rock. The smooth and easy feeling this music inspires is
perfect for life’s most meaningful moments. These are songs that
just make you feel good. TIME IN A BOTTLE re-creates the
best of the Soft Rock era. Featuring the hits of James Taylor,
Carole King, Jim Croce, America, Bread, Dan Fogelberg, Neil
Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Van Morrison, TIME IN
A BOTTLE, featuring 19 year old singing sensation, Kayla Ken-
zior, will rock you gently. Sit back and relax as TAD Manage-
ment presents the best of soft rock.
JOE BOURNE AND HIS BAND S-O-O-O-O- BIG Presents Great Music of Swing, Blues and Pop Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20/$25 in advance - all tickets $25 at door Joe Bourne and the 17 piece Big Band Express, directed by
drummer Pete Swan, will swing and groove into CPAC with
a broad variety of music from Van Morrison, Lou Rawls,
Lionel Richie, Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Billy Preston, the
Jersey Boys, Al Jarreau, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole, and
others featuring arrangements from Don Costa, Nelson Riddle,
Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Hear songs like Going Out of
My Head, Moon Dance, Birth of the Blues, Night and Day, New
York, How Sweet It Is, Can¹t Take My Eyes Off of You, Hello,
Don't Get Around Much, Time After Time, Summertime and
many more.
CAROLYN MARTIN Monday, February 8th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Singer Carolyn Martin has been described as “a winning throw-
back to the days where emotion was measured and artful rather
than loud and histrionic.” From European concert halls to inti-
mate venues at home in Nashville, fans have come to know Caro-
lyn as a vocalist with a unique sense of musical style, a charis-
matic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experi-
ence – the soulful elegance that is the very essence of music.
Carolyn is a Texas born, Nashville based swing singer and mem-
ber of the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame. Carolyn was the
recipient of the Academy of Western Artists’ Will Rogers award
as the Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year in 2008, 2010,
and 2014 and will join the Western Swing Society of the South-
west’s Hall of Fame in 2015. Carolyn Martin has been described
as “an astonishing singer”, “a remarkable voice”, a “singing sen-
sation” and as “one of the finest western swing singers in the
business.” Carolyn’s live shows have always aimed to deliver
what Ft. Worth Magazine called “a jaw dropping perform-
ance.” Carolyn’s recordings have won accolades – among them,
Western Swing Album of the Year and Western Swing Song of
the Year. Each of Carolyn’s last four CD’s spent months at the
top of Western Way Magazine’s Western Swing Chart.
After years of success playing Texas dance halls and honky-
tonks, Carolyn relocated to Nashville where she worked as a
freelance singer and guitarist, gradually transitioning from play-
ing in bars to performing at private parties and corporate events.
In 1999, she was asked to join the Time Jumpers with whom she
performed on three CD’s, a DVD that has aired on hundreds of
Public Television Stations and shared two Grammy nominations.
After 11 years, Carolyn left the Time Jumpers to perform full
time with her own group, Carolyn Martin’s Swing Band.
A TRIBUTE TO MARTY ROBBINS The Big Iron Band Friday, February 19th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Marty Robbins was not only an American singer, songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist and racecar driver, he was one of the most
successful country and western singers in the world for the
greater part of his nearly four-decade career. Robbins had sixteen
number one country hits between 1952 and 1976 and many of his
songs also enjoyed great success on the pop charts. Chris Camp-
bell, leader of the Big Iron Band, has always been captured by
the intriguing storytelling and resonance of Marty’s voice. Camp-
bell enjoys a longstanding relationship with the Friends of Marty
Robbins Museum in Wilcox, AZ where he plays Marty’s music
at two annual tribute festivals hosted by the organization. The
Big Iron Band (Chris Campbell-guitar/bass/vocals, Michael
Campbell-guitar, John Rickard-pedal steel guitar and others) will
feature classic songs such as El Paso, White Sport Coat, Devil
Woman, Man Walks Among Us and much more!
MY FUNNY VALENTINE:
THE RICHARD RODGERS SONGBOOK Lonely Street Productions Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25/$30 in advance - all tickets $30 at door Richard Rodgers is recognized as one of the greatest composers
of the 20th century, having written more than 900 songs and 40
musicals during his career. This show pays tribute to this musical
master with an evening of song that includes selections from a
small sample of his Broadway hits, including Oklahoma, The
Sound of Music, and South Pacific. No salute to Rodgers would
be complete without soul-stirring favorites like “You’ll Never
Walk Alone,” “Blue Moon,” “Do You Hear a Waltz,” and of
course, “My Funny Valentine.”
MARIACHI SOL AZTECA Friday, February 26th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Mariachi Sol Azteca was formed in 2001 and has since grown to
13 members. The ensemble includes violins, trumpets, guitars,
vihuela, guitarron harp and vocalists and is currently under the
leadership of founding director Angel Guzman. The mission of
Mariachi Sol Azteca is to preserve mariachi music in a profes-
sional and respectful way by elevating cultural awareness in the
arts. Mariachi Sol Azteca enjoys a fruitful partnership with the
Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Tucson and has partnered with a
variety of statewide organizations including The Museum of
Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, AZ. This fresh and progressive
ensemble performs at numerous local venues and delights in their
passion to educate audiences about the art form.
JACK LASSETER The Cowboy and Cattle Ranching in the West Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Here Jack tells us all about the history of the western cattle busi-
ness, who the cowboys were, what their life was like, their spe-
cial terminology and apparel, why their boots are pointed and
their hats turned up, why bareback is safer than with a saddle,
what life was like on a cattle drive and how did one start a ranch
and survive in Arizona. It is a fascinating subject that most of us
don’t know much about except from the movies, and just in time
for Rodeo.
AN EVENING OF MAGIC, COMEDY AND FUN Michael DeSchalit and Norm Marini Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Michael C. DeSchalit is a Multi-Award Winning Magician who
has performed all over the world in such venues as the World
Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, The Riviera Hotel and Ca-
sino in Las Vegas, The Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, the
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and hundreds of
schools nationwide. He is also a Master Stage Hypnotist and
Professional Motivational Speaker, and has performed for audi-
ences on two continents, in four countries and 23 states. Whether
it’s “Close-Up” magic in an intimate setting, “Parlor Magic” for a
small group, “Comedy Magic” for a Laugh-a-Minute, or “Stage
Magic” like you would experience in Las Vegas, Michael is a
Master of all styles of magic and a true professional. His shows
combine magic and comedy to keep his audiences amazed and
laughing all at the same time. Norm offers a fast-paced, audience participation experience that
will draw everyone into an evening of entertainment you will not
soon forget. As a multi award winning Stage and Close
up Magician, Norm knows the right blend of magic and comedy
to make your guests have fun. After all…it’s his job! For the past
two decades Norm has been entertaining audiences in Arizona,
California and Nevada. Always an audience favorite,
Norm produces and stars in his own show “It’s Magic” which has
been showing at the Gaslight theatre for over 15 years. Norm’s
show is filled will incredible magic, gut busting humor and a
dynamic personality resulting in multiple Awards from the Soci-
ety of American Magicians over the past 25 years!
JULIE ANNE’S REFLECTIONS ON THE AMERI-
CAN SONGBOOK With Internationally Renowned Trumpeter Jason Carder Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Influenced by jazz vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Julie
London and Peggy Lee, Julie Anne pays tribute to these great
artists by keeping their classic jazz standards alive. Her unique
phrasing and interpretations make her one of the top jazz per-
formers around. Julie Anne studied jazz under the renowned Jeff
Haskell at The University of Arizona and has been singing pro-
fessionally for over 20 years with regular gigs with the Tucson
Jazz Society, Tucson Swings and Triple Threat. Julie Anne will
be backed by the world-class musicianship of Mike Levy (bass),
Richard Katz (keys), Doug Davis (drums) and Jason Carder
(trumpet). Trumpeter Jason Carder studied music at Interlochen
Arts Academy and University of Miami. He holds the position of
adjunct trumpet instructor at the University of Arizona and tours
extensively as the trumpet soloist with Yanni. His professional
experience includes tours with the bands of Maria Schneider, Ray
Charles, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Paul Anka, K.C.
and the Sunshine Band, Jaco Pastorius Big Band and the Original
Wildcat Jass Band. He has contributed his talent to over eighty
albums, including Sky Blue by Maria Schneider, Arturo
Sandoval's Rumba Palace, Americana, and Grammy Award-
winning Hot House in addition to two Yanni concert DVDs.
ARIZONA FRONTIER DOUBLE FEATURE:
Legends of the Lost Dutchman and Mysteries of
Canyon Diablo Two Films by Phil Wenstrand Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 PM Tickets: $10 in advance - all tickets $15 at door For well over a hundred years prospectors, adventurers and even
tourists have searched in vain for the famous Lost Dutchman
gold mine in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. Dozens have
died in this rugged place only a few miles from downtown Phoe-
nix. Was there a “Dutchman” and did he have a fabulous mine
that contained, in his words “enough treasure for ten men?”
“Legends of the Lost Dutchman” follows his trail and those of
the men and women who continue to search. For a brief time in the 1880’s the little town of Canyon Diablo in
northern Arizona became the wickedest place on the frontier.
With a killing almost every day, no lawman dared step foot in
this den of gamblers, robbers and thieves. This was “the end of
the track,” a community of tents, tar paper shacks and killers. Both of these films were produced by Arizona filmmaker Phil
Wenstrand. His film “Ghost Towns of Old Arizona” was a sellout
at CPAC last year. Question and answer session with Phil Wen-
strand to follow.