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NAPOLI
US PREMIERE
Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona presents the US premiere of one of the most renowned ballets by ballet choreographer August Bournonville. 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.
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Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Feb. 14, 2015 l 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Visit the special exhibition Beyond the Beat, pose for a custom caricature drawing, learn how to cha-cha, and dance the night away! Music for the evening will be provided by the local Latin band Carmela y Más. If you’re feeling shy about your dance moves, live vicariously through a screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing in the MIM Music Theater..
The Phoenix Symphony
at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 20, 2015 l Choose from three short 30-minute concert times of 6 p.m., 7 p.m., or 8 p.m.
Exclusive opportunity to experience a 30-minute sampling of the 2015/16 classics season. Attend this multi-media event led by Music Director Tito Muñoz and listen to performances of Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, and Brahms complete with exciting visuals projected above the orchestra. Local food trucks and bars, and a meet and greet with Phoenix Symphony musicians and Tito Muñoz are available both before and after your performance.
LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN: SEQUENCE 8
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Feb. 13 – 14, 2015
Les 7 doigts de la main was founded in 2002 with a mission to bring circus to a human scale. The company’s unique name is a twist on the French expression “the five fingers of the hand,” which describes distinct parts united and moving in coordination towards one common goal. 7 Fingers’ thrilling creation Séquence 8 carries emotional dynamics to a point of explosion and propulsion.
Jan. 29 – March 5, 2015
Herberger Theatre Center
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Feb. 5 – 22, 2015
6 p.m. Buffet Reception / 7:30 p.m. Performance by Molly Ringwald.
Valley Youth Theatre
Childsplay
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.
WestWorld
60th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, featuring nearly 2,400 horses in a variety of shows. In addition to horse performances, the event features a youth exhibitor party, behind-the-scenes barn tours, ceramic horse painting, Stallion and Arabian horse meetings and more.
Coming up…
Arizona Opera
1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Feb. 27 – 28, March 1, 2015
Full of magical melodies and fantastic creatures, Mozart’s beloved tale follows Prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno on an adventure to rescue Princess Pamina. As they face unexpected trials and challenges on their journey, audiences will marvel as the genius and imagination of the composer unfolds before their eyes.
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
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.
BEAUTIFUL GAMES: AMERICAN INDIAN SPORT AND ART
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix’¨
Through Nov. 29, 2015
Sports have played a pivotal role in American Indian tribal communities; in fact, many contemporary sports are rooted in traditional tribal sporting games. Tribal communities continue to be heavily interested in and involved in sports, particularly basketball, rodeo and running.
THE MULTIVERSE OF QUIM BOVE
GRIDIRON GLORY: THE BEST OF THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Jan. 24, 2015 – May 3, 2015 l More info
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.