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SCG GARAGE SALE SPACES ON SALE
Purchase your Fall Garage Sale Tickets for Saturday, November 13th from 7 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card.
FALL SHRED DAY TICKETS ON SALE
Purchase your Fall Shred Day Time for Friday, November 5. Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4 pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS!
OCTOBER 2 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB “THE NICOLE PESCE QUARTET”
—SOLD OUT
$20/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open/Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza Ballroom
OCTOBER 4 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT SCG TRIVIA NIGHT
OCTOBER 22–24 • FRIDAY–SUNDAY MUSIC CLUB “YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND”—SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 21,22,23 & 24 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB FARCE OF NATURE— A JONES, HOPE, WOOTEN COMEDY
The Drama & Comedy Club season opens with Farce of Nature, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten. Originally scheduled for December 2020, then rescheduled for March 2021 (thank you COVID-19), Farce of Nature will now be proudly performed in October on the Sonoran Plaza Main Stage. The non-stop hilarity of this Southern-fried farce highlights one day in the life of an Arkansas family, who own the “Reel ’Em Inn,” the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. Well, it used to be, but lately business is down, tourists are few, except for one lone guest. A deliciously funny romp ensues, but by the chaotic end of this one outrageous day, love blossoms, truths are revealed and lives change in incredible and surprising ways.
$15/pp | Six Shows: Thursday 7pm; Friday & Saturday 1:30 & 7 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Cash Bar –1 hour before matinee & evening performances | Sonoran Plaza Main Stage
OCTOBER 26 • TUESDAY • GRAND TRIP CHICAGO THE MUSICAL AT AZ BROADWAY THEATRE
Chicago The Musical is BACK at Arizona Broadway Theatre! As the longest-running American musical and a winner of six 1997 Tony Awards®, Chicago The Musical, a universal tale filled with greed, corruption, and one show-stopping hit after another. Set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, and hires the slickest criminal lawyer in town to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Filled with greed,
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corruption, exploitation and one show-stopping hit after another, Chicago is sure to give you the old “Razzle Dazzle!” Directed & Choreographed by Kurtis Overby (Cats, My Way, A Chorus Line, Trailer Park, Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Hair, and An American in Paris!).
$90/pp | 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area Dinner 5:30 p.m. | Performance 7:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 30 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB HALLOWEEN DANCES!—SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 30 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB HALLOWEEN DANCES!—SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 1 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT SCG TRIVIA NIGHT
NOVEMBER 5 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE
This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred features J David Sloan. A country music icon and owner of the legendary Mr. Lucky's, J David Sloan and Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980's. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Country-Western-dir@scgdanceclub.org.
NOVEMBER 6 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB ROCKIN' OLDIES MONTHLY ROCK AND SWING DANCE
This rock and swing dance, formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, will feature The Rhythm Edition Band. The 7-piece Rhythm Edition Band has been entertaining audiences throughout the valley for more than 20 years., The band features classic rock, R&B, Motown and the Top 40. With five lead singers they can play a wide range of musical styles. Rhythm Edition has performed for numerous local events as well as here at Grand. Tickets may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact: RockandSwing-Dir@scgdanceclub.org
NOVEMBER 7 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP—SOLD OUT
Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. For additional information contact Line-Dance-Dir@ scgdanceclub.org. Tickets are available online at www.suncitygrand.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome.
$5/pp | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center
NOVEMBER 11–13 • THURSDAY–SATURDAY DRAMA AND COMEDY CLUB IT’S TIME TO LAUGH AGAIN!
The Drama & Comedy Club returns once again to the Cimarron Theater where Cabaret-style hilarious short comedies will be performed. The comedies for this show are all FAN FAVORITES from past seasons! Tickets go on sale October 1st. Buy tickets on line at www.granddrama.com; www. suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Office. This is a show you do not want to miss, because “It’s Time to Laugh Again!”
$10/pp Three Shows: Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 7:00pm Cash Bar – every evening beginning at 6:15pm, when doors open Open Table Seating at the Cimarron Theater
NOVEMBER 18 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP BARLEENS VARIETY SPECTACULAR—SOLD OUT
$67/pp | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area NOVEMBER 19–21•FRI.–SUN.•MUSIC CLUB 2021 CELEBRATION OF MUSIC— "MUSIC…THE HEARTBEAT OF LIFE"
Music is the art of combining vocal and instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony and expression of emotion. We rely on it in times of joy, romance, triumph and sorrow. Its rhythms and melodies become the heartbeat of our life. Come join the Music Club as we celebrate “Music …the Heartbeat of Life”. From gospel, folk, jazz, pop/standards to classical, there will be something for everyone’s taste. Our talented soloists, choral groups, bands and instrumentalists will perform crowd-pleasing tunes that are sure to make your heart sing. This is an alllive music show. Accompanying the singers is our accomplished stage band: Ed Zacko on drums, John Clark on bass, and Katie Iverson on piano. Don’t miss out on this Grand Celebration! Purchase tickets online at: www.scgrandmusicclub.com; www.suncitygrand. com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F, 8am-4pm) For more information, contact Kristyne Olson, the Producer, at 623-640-9093.
$15/pp | Friday & Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Sunday 2:30 p.m. Cash Bar 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza Ballroom
NOVEMBER 27 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB GRAND CABARET AT SONORAN PLAZA PRESENTS SHARON OWENS’ TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND
Sharon Owens has been ranked among the top Streisand tribute artists in the country. She was a headliner in the Las Vegas ‘LEGENDS IN CONCERT’ series for many years. She’s been a fan favorite here in the Grand, and her shows at the Sonoran Ballroom always sell out. She has the look, the moves, and the costumes as she channels the iconic singer – it’s easy to close your eyes and imagine you’re hearing Barbra herself. "She's simply amazing!" said Jay Leno …. and we couldn’t agree more! Tickets are also available at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm). For more information, contact Didi Nielsen 623-583-4406
$20pp | Reserved Table Seating Doors and Cash Bar open 6 p.m.
Performance 7 p.m.—SOLD OUT
2 p.m. MATINEE ADDED Doors open at 1 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
DECEMBER 3 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE
This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred features J David Sloan. A country music icon and owner of the legendary Mr. Lucky's, J David Sloan and Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980's. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www. suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Country-Westerndir@scgdanceclub.org.
DECEMBER 4 & 5 • SAT. & SUN. • MUSIC CLUB GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE 2021 HOLIDAY CONCERT
The 2021 Grand Singers and Chorale Concert is titled “Our Holiday Wish List!” Come celebrate some of our favorite sounds of the season with the 130-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale, under the direction of Pamela J. Weir. The concert will open with “Christmas…in About Three Minutes,” a fun medley of some of the favorites! Also included will be many more new arrangements of familiar songs, jazzy and upbeat, as well as a celebration of the lights of Hanukkah through “Candlelight Canon.” You’re sure to enjoy traditional pieces like “White Christmas”, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride”. The finale is a wonderful arrangement of “Silent Night” that is sure to put you in the mood of the season. Don’t miss the Holiday Concerts! Tickets are available online at www. scgrandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo.com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F— 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) For further information, contact Donna Mills at 623-556-1005.
$15/pp | Saturday | 7 p.m. performance $15/pp | Sunday | 3 p.m. performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom
DECEMBER 9 • THURSDAY • DANCE CLUB MONTHLY LINE DANCE SOCIAL
Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Tickets are available online at www. suncitygrand.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome. For information contact: Line-Dance-Dir@scgdanceclub.org.
$5/pp | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center
DECEMBER 9, 10, 11 & 12 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB THE UNEXPECTED GUEST— AN AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY
A stranger, lost in the fog, seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman's dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police suspect a man who died two years previously; and a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all. The Unexpected Guest is a 1958 play written by crime-writer extraordinaire Agatha Christie.
$15/pp | Five Shows: Thursday & Friday 7pm; Saturday 1:30 & 7 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Cash Bar –1 hour before both matinee & evening performances | Sonoran Plaza Main Stage
DECEMBER 10 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP BARLEENS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Become a part of the Barleens family during the holiday season. Experience a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classics in this extraordinary performance. It’s bound to become one of your favorite holiday traditions!
$67/pp | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area
David Durham and several members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group (AIG) will once again be filling the Sonoran Ballroom with the lively and fun sounds of an oldfashioned Hootenanny (sing along!!!). This will be a holiday version with the first half of the show featuring many of your favorite 50’s and 60’s sing-a-longs – folk, western and rock & roll. The second half will be holiday themed songs, some traditional and some humorous. As usual, this will be a spirited event with song lyrics shown on the three overhead screens. The accompaniment will be provided by guitars, mandolins, bass, harmonica and drum. The AIG voices, along with yours – will make for one lively evening of song. All of the previous Hootenannies have sold out quickly, and this one will, as well – so get your tickets soon and get ready to sing! For more information, contact David at 970216-8279. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com; www.grandinfo. com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F—8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
$12/pp | Saturday | 6 p.m. Doors & Cash Bar Open 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza Ballroom
DECEMBER 18 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB HOLIDAY GLITTER ROCK AND SWING DANCE
Formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, this holiday dance features our most popular artist, Thaddeus Rose. Celebrate the holiday season with SCG family and friends by dancing to your favorite songs from the 50s to the 90s. Reserved seating. No refunds. Tickets may be purchased online at www. grandinfo.com or at the Activities Office. For further information contact: RockandSWingDir@scgdanceclub.org
DECEMBER 20 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT SCG TRIVIA NIGHT
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