Author: Shawn Lewis
By Kathryn M. Miller Phoenix’s Midtown Neighborhood Association is putting the call out for residents to get involved in its latest undertaking, something that they hope will be “creative, fun and downright inspiring.” Midtown is starting its very own community theater, The Midtown Players, which fits hand in glove with one of its key missions, to “help neighbors get to know each other by holding social events.” Spearheaded by former association president and current member Susan Thompson, the organization held its first planning meeting June 21 at Tru Burger Co. in Phoenix. Susan Thompson shares the “fantastic energy” at the…
This month, get out of the heat and into a museum, theater, gallery or live music venue near you. See you on the town in August! Pop! The Science of Bubbles Throughout August Arizona Science Center www.azscience.org; 602-716-2000 Father John Misty Aug. 6 The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com Carly Bates & Pariah Pet with the Mercuries Aug. 6 The Nash www.thenash.org; 602-795-0464 Frida Kahlo: An Immersive Biography Thru Aug. 7 Walter Where?House www.fridakahlophoenix.com Yacht Rock Revue Aug. 7 The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com Lost Dog Street Band Aug. 9 The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com (photo by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo) Micki Free Aug. 10 The…
Danny Morissett; photo courtesy of The Nash Downtown Phoenix’s resident jazz club, The Nash, frequently hosts local, emerging musicians, and tonight, featured artist Danny Morissett (alto sax) will be joined by Liam Connor (trumpet), David Paonessa (piano), Vincent Thiefain (bass) and Holly Chaput Channell (drums). Morissett is a jazz saxophonist from Phoenix. The 2020 Sunnyslope High School grad is currently a junior at Arizona State University’s School of Music. He studies with saxophonist Bryon Ruth and has performed in an ensemble under the direction of Lewis Nash. Already amassing significant professional performing experience, Morissett embraces a wide variety of musical…
“Hummingbirds of Phoenix,” by local photographer David Pool will be on exhibit this month at Church of the Beatitudes (photo courtesy of the artist). The Arts Council of Church of the Beatitudes will feature the work of local artists in two new art exhibits this month. First up is an exhibit that explores the central theme of the cross as the principal symbol of the Christian religion. A combination of work by local artists Nicolette Nelson and John Guagliano, each cross is handmade using either wood and plants or metal from recycled materials and is emblematic of the Christian struggle…
A new immersive exhibit at Walter Where?House allows guests to discover the life and work of influential Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (submitted photo). A mesmerizing new exhibition, “Frida Kahlo, An Immersive Biography,” will make its American premiere in Phoenix July 13 at Walter Where?House. A co-creation between the Frida Kahlo Corporation and Layers of Reality, a renowned digital arts center in Spain, the immersive biographical exhibition of the artist utilizes seven different transformational spaces enabling guests to enter the life and work of the Mexican artist who, in the 21st century, continues to be more relevant than ever. The exhibit…
July brings indoor family-friendly art and exploration exhibits, cool concerts, live theater and so much more. See you on the town! Sundressed July 1 Crescent Ballroom www.crescentphx.com; 602-716-2222 Hans Olson’s 70th Birthday Party July 3 The Rhythm Room www.rhythmroom.com; 602-612-4981 Sky Creature July 4 The Rhythm Room www.rhythmroom.com; 602-612-4981 Fleet Foxes July 5 Arizona Federal Theatre www.arizonafederaltheatre.com; 602-379-2800 Adia Victoria July 9 Valley Bar www.valleybarphx.com The Summer Set July 10 Crescent Ballroom www.crescentphx.com; 602-716-2222 Big Gigantic July 10 The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com Mapache July 12 The Rebel Lounge www.therebellounge.com; 602-296-7013 Enanitos Verdes July 13 The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com ‘On Your…
Local artists are invited to submit work for upcoming exhibits at the Herberger (artwork by Nasim Nourian courtesy of Herberger Theater Center). Downtown Phoenix’s Herberger Theater Art Gallery features creative and inspiring work that showcases Arizona artists and provides a platform for visual art. Each year, 10-12 exhibits are held in its two galleries located on the second level of the theater. Created as a venue for local artists in 2002, each juried exhibit is on display for one to two months. Exhibits may be viewed before and after performances and during opening receptions. Local artists are invited to submit…
In honor of Independence Day, CrossRoads United Methodist will screen “Four Chaplains: Sacrifice at Sea,” Sunday, July 3, at 10:45 a.m. The documentary movie tells the true story of four American chaplains who willingly sacrificed their lives when their ship, The Dorchester, was sunk in the North Atlantic during World War II. The public is invited to this stirring, patriotic tale directed by James Moll, who co-founded the Shoa Foundation with Steven Spielberg. Admission is free; however, donations will be accepted for the United Methodist Church’s military chaplaincy program. CrossRoads United Methodist Church is located at 7901 N. Central Ave.,…
In May, the Heard Museum opened an exhibition showcasing 28 selections from a ledger book made by six artists from the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Reservation between the late 1870s and 1882. “Line Dance,” created in the 1880s by an a now unknown Cheyenne artist using graphite, ink and paint, is just one of the ledger art examples in a new exhibit (artwork, bequest of Carolann Smurthwaite; photo courtesy of Heard Museum). The exhibit, “Between the Lines: Art from The No Horse Ledger Book,” also features historic photos from the Connell Collection. An archive of these historic photos can be…