Jan. 6, 2015

Out & About Calendar

Top things to do this week What to see and do in the Valley

Event of the week

Jan. 7 – 11, 2015

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS

LET'S CELEBRATE!

US Airways Center

It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with your favorite Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch, a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, a Halloween haunt with the Disney villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe.

US Airways Center

201 E. Jefferston St., Phoenix

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PEREGRINE HEATCOTE

Bonner David Galleries

7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale

Dec. 27, 2014 – Jan. 31, 2015

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The culture of Heathcote’s work promotes the classy and elegant lifestyles of last century’s pre war period. Every painting includes stunning subjects with a romantic ambiance.

PROKOFIEV'S PIANO CONCERTO No. 2

The Phoenix Symphony

at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Jan. 8, 2015 l Info l Tickets

The Phoenix Symphony is honored to welcome 2013 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Vadym Kholodenko to the 2014/15 season and his Phoenix Symphony debut. Acclaimed for his “absorbing musical shadings” and artistic depth, Kholodenko delivers an unforgettable performance of Prokofiev’s grand and lyrical second piano concerto.

MURDER FOR TWO

Herberger Theatre Center

222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix

Through Jan. 18, 2015

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The perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder. In this hilarious 90-minute tour-de-force, two performers play 13 roles -not to mention the piano – in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries.

SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK

Scottsdale Arts District

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The historic Scottsdale ArtWalk happens every Thursday night. Galleries get active with a night full of art openings, live music, food samplings and more. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in partnership with the City of Scottsdale.

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TALK CINEMA

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

Jan. 13, 2015

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2 PIANOS 4 HANDS

Phoenix Theatre

100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix

Jan. 14 – Feb. 1, 2015

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For all the big dreamers out there, here is the wild, comedic tale of childhood friends in pursuit of the same ultimate goal: concert pianist stardom. Featuring music from Bach to Billy Joel, two actors, two pianos and over a dozen characters.

ALEX BOYÉ

Mesa Arts Center

One E. Main St., Mesa

Jan. 15, 2015 l Info l Tickets

Alex Boyé who’s mesmerizing presence and Epic voice helped propel “Peponi”, the piano guys Coldplay cover to the stratosphere with over 15 million views on YouTube, is a formidable solo artist. Alex was also featured vocalist on the viral music video of violin sensation Lindsey Sterling, on the captivating Afro-classical version of Bruno Mars’s Grenade. Award winning singer and songwriter is best known for his African twist on American pop and ethno-classical music.

A THOUSAND CRANES

Childsplay

at Tempe Center for the Arts

Jan. 17 – 25, 2015

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Childsplay presents this inspiring story about a young Japanese girl who dares to dream. This moving, yet hopeful, play tells the true story of Sadako Saski, who was just 2 years old when the bomb fell on Hiroshima. Sadako’s courage and determination in the face of personal adversity remains relevant half a century later as children around the world still dream of peace.

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES

Valley Youth Theatre

525 N. First St., Phoenix

Feb. 6-22, 2015

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It's the world premiere adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale written and directed by David Chorley.

EUGENE ONEGIN

Arizona Opera

1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Feb. 6 – 9, 2015

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From Pushkin’s classic poem comes Tchaikovsky’s theatrical magnum opus. Onegin is a man egotistical enough to turn his back on love and a gun on his best friend. Set in St. Petersburg and the snowy Russian countryside, this new production features David Adam Moore in the title role.

NAPOLI U.S. PREMIERE

Ballet Arizona

with the Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall

Feb. 12 – 15, 2015 l Info l Tickets

Napoli is a festive and uplifting story of Gennaro, a poor fisherman, and his beloved Teresina. Teresina is washed away in a great storm only to be rescued by sea nymphs ruled by an evil sea spirit. The couple’s love must overcome trials and temptations so that light prevails over darkness in the best tradition of Romanticism.

Not-to-miss exhibitionsA selection of the best ongoing exhibitions in the Valley

Current exhibitions

BEYOND THE BEAT: DRUMS OF THE WORLD

Musical Instrument Museum

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

Nov. 15, 2014 – June 21, 2015

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The exhibition explores the immeasurable cultural and historical significance of drums around the world through the presentation of dozens of drums of all shapes, sizes, materials and uses from Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the United States.

THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT!

Heard Museum

2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix’¨

April 26, 2014 – Feb. 8, 2015

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With the help of its visitors, the Heard has selected a group of artworks to create a wonderful collection of its most recent contemporary acquisitions. The donated items were given to the museum by varied collectors who recognized each artist’s ability to transform and create a work of art, and your votes have helped to curate and create the final exhibit.

COVERT OPERATIONS: INVESTIGATING THE UNKNOWNS

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale

Sept. 28, 2014 – Jan. 11, 2015

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This exhibition considers a generation of artists working post-9/11 and exercising the tools of democracy to collect and reveal previously unreported information.

THE GIFT: SELECTIONS FROM THE AMSTRONG-PRIOR ARCHIVE

ASU Art Museum

51 E. 10th St., Tempe

Dec. 2, 2014 – June. 20, 2015 l More info

John Armstrong and Joan Prior, through their firm Armstrong-Prior, Inc., have a rich history of working with local and international contemporary artists, donors, collectors, community organizations and museums. Armstrong-Prior is both a fine arts printing studio and an art consulting organization. After many years of print projects, Armstrong-Prior has built an impressive archive of contemporary prints and the ASU Art Museum is very fortunate to have received this archive as a gift from John and Joan.

FASHIONED IN AMERICA

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Oct. 11, 2014 – March 15, 2015

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The exhibition brings together the best American talent and underscores the value of supporting domestic design and manufacturing. Featuring more than 30 ensembles and accessories, the exhibition will highlight work by contemporary designers such as Wes Gordon, Oscar de la Renta, J. Mendel, Monique Lhuillier, Anna Sui, Libertine, Rosie Assouline, Shinola, Patrick Ervell and Nanette Lepore, …

DON COEN – THE MIGRANT SERIES

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Oct. 18, 2014 – Feb. 1, 2015

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Created by Colorado-based artist Don Coen, these 15 large-scale photo-realist portraits tell the visual story of migrant farmers in today’s United States, a group of our population rarely considered in fine art. The works take a human-centric approach, highlighting the unique personalities of each subject and acknowledging both their personhood and work ethic.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Nov. 1, 2014 – March 1, 2015

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Patented in 1873, platinum prints (and their close cousin, palladium prints) have been produced nearly constantly, right to the present. At different stages in the medium’s history, the platinum process has been used to achieve different artistic goals. The exhibition presents platinum photographs from the collection of the Center for Creative Photography.

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GRIDIRON GLORY: THE BEST OF THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Jan. 24, 2015 – May 3, 2015 l More info

The most extensive exhibition ever built about America’s most popular sport, with over 200 of the rarest artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including legendary gear, photos, and documents chronicling the cultural phenomenon that is football today. Featuring NFL Films video footage and a series of interactive displays, Gridiron Glory tackles the science behind the game. This groundbreaking exhibition puts visitors in the game alongside football’s greatest legends.

ARIZONA INDIGENOUS: NEW TURNED WOOD BY PHILIP & MATT MOULTHROP

Desert Botanical Garden

75 N. Second St., Phoenix

Feb. 6 – May 3, 2015 l More info

The Desert Botanical Garden presents new works by world-renowned artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop. The exhibition features a collection of turned wood that reveals the inherent beauty of trees and shrubs native to Arizona. Woodturning has been a Moulthrop family legacy for three generations and their pieces are immediately recognizable by their distinct contemporary forms. You can find their work in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum of New York, and the Carnegie Museum of Art.