COMMUNITY January 2022
Writer Joseph J. Airdo
Jan. 5–30
THE HELLO GIRLS The Phoenix Theatre Company will present its production of “The Hello Girls,” a jazzy new musical about the unsung heroines of World War I — bilingual telephone operators who, after volunteering for the front lines to help turn the tide, returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition. See website for price and times. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-2542151; phoenixtheatre.com
Jan. 7
CHRIS MANN CELEBRATES THE TONY BENNETT SONGBOOK Top-selling recording artist, singer, songwriter and actor Chris Mann will take the stage as part of Arizona Musicfest to celebrate the legendary music of Tony Bennett with songs from the Great American Songbook, Broadway and the biggest pop hits of Bennett’s most famous collaborators. $49+. 7:30 p.m. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. azmusicfest.org
Jan. 7–9
SURPRISE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL
Jan. 8 and 9
CINDERELLA KIDS AUDTIONS
Photo by Michele Celentano Musical Theatre of Anthem will audition potential cast members for its upcoming production of “Cinderella,” a stage adaptation of Disney’s treasured animated film. Auditionees aged 6–10 should prepare a musical theater song. Audition preparation workshops are available for an extra charge. $325; sibling discounts available. 10:30 a.m. RSVP. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Anthem. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org
Thunderbird Artists will host its 10th annual event during which guests can view fine art selected through a comprehensive jury process, sample fine wines and spirits, snack on festival food and listen to live music — all while enjoying the sunshine and meeting fellow art lovers. Watercolor and gouache artist Ken Ferguson has been selected as the event’s featured artist while participating wineries will include Cellar 433, Schlossadler, King Frosch and Mediterranean Table, as well as Desert Diamond Distillery for whiskey, vodka and rum. $3. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Downtown Surprise, 15930 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. thunderbirdartists.com
Jan. 8 and 9
CELEBRATE HIP HOP Musical Instrument Museum will break into the new year with a weekend-long event featuring dance workshops and musical performances. $20; youth discounts available. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org
Jan. 8 and 9
SEUSSICAL AUDITIONS Musical Theatre of Anthem will audition potential cast members for its upcoming production of “Seussical,” a
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