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Grant review panelists sought Artists, arts professionals, educators or members of the general public who are interested in the arts are invited to apply to be a grant review panelist for various city of Phoenix arts grant applications. The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture seeks knowledgeable, fairminded and responsible individuals representing different points of view and various cultural orientations to serve as grant review panel members. Serving as a panelist involves reading a book of applications submitted in a category, then meeting anywhere from a half day to a full day with other panel members to discuss and rank each application using established evaluation criteria. Panel meetings are open to the public and usually are held in April or May each year. Grant applicants include Phoenix cultural groups and local youth and ethnically diverse arts groups. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit cultural organizations for general operations and education and community-based activities. For more information or to submit a panelist application form, visit phoenix.gov/arts/artgrants/organizations /panelists or call 602-495-0188.
Holiday Events ‘Twist of the Magi’ Through Dec. 16 Theatre Artists Studio 4848 E. Cactus Road, Ste. 406 602-765-0120 Return to 1947 for an authentic radio adaptation of O’Henry’s classic tale, “Gift of the Magi.” Laugh out loud at the antics of this band of disgruntled actors, their reticent stage manager, the frantic sound effects technician, a whacky musical trio, a delinquent (and inebriated) Shakespearean prima donna, a jealous Italian femme fatale and a host of other hilarious characters. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (the Dec. 16 show is sold out). Tickets are $20 general, $10 students age 25 and younger, and $15 seniors age 65 and older and members of the military. Visit www.thestudiophx.org.
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Through Dec. 23 Valley Youth Theatre 807 N. 3rd St. 602-253-8188, ext. 2 A family holiday favorite and now a Valley tradition, Pooh, Piglet and the whole gang from the Hundred-Acre Wood help Eyeore learn about friendship and the spirit of giving. Tickets are $18 plus fees. Visit http://vyt.com.
‘Tidings of Joy’ The Choirs at Phoenix College 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 St. Francis Xavier Church 4715 N. Central Ave. The many choirs of Phoenix College, including the ever-popular McConnell Singers all-female choir, perform holiday favorites. Suggested donation of $5 for admission.
‘A Bloody Mary Christmas’ 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8 & 14-15 Space 55 Theater 636 E. Pierce St. The most irreverent and bawdy Christmas musical ever produced returns to Space 55 for the third consecutive holiday season. Retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink themselves silly as they fight to keep from losing their Sun City condo to a heartless homeowner’s association on Christmas Eve. This show is not appropriate for children. Tickets are $15 each. Visit www.space55.org.
‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet Arizona Dec. 7-24 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St. 602-381-1096 Join Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince through the dazzling party scene, a harrowing battle, a glistening forest full of snow, and into the Sugarplum Fairy’s kingdom. Adding to the enchantment is Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score played live by The Phoenix Symphony, and the exciting young talent on display from the students of the School of Ballet Arizona. Tickets: $26-$156, discounts for seniors and students. Visit www.balletaz.org.
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‘Snow Queen’ Center Dance Ensemble Dec. 8-9 & 15-16 Herberger Theater, Stage West 222 E. Monroe St. 602-252-8497 A retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev. Tickets are $23.50/adults, $18.50/seniors and $9.50/students, plus box office fees. There also will be condensed Lunch Time Dance Theater performances at 12:10 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14, with tickets priced at $6. Visit www.herbergertheater.org.
‘Holidays with Orpheus’ Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Camelback Bible Church 3900 E. Stanford Drive 602-271-9396 This year’s concert will feature traditional pieces such as “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Carol of the Bells” and “Sleigh Ride,” as well as a set of three Hanukkah Songs and works from modern composers. ASU faculty member Carole FitzPatrick will join the male chorus for this concert. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. Visit www.orpheus.org.
‘Joyful, Joyful’ Phoenix Children’s Chorus 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 First United Methodist Church 5510 N. Central Ave. The choirs of children and young adults sing holiday music. Tickets are $10, $17.50 and $20 and should be purchased at www.pcchorus.org.
Annual Christmas Pageant 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Xavier College Preparatory, Piper Performing Arts Center 4710 N. 5th St. The pageant is the traditional story of the birth of Christ as told through reverent music and dance, and this year’s theme is “The Wondrous Gift: The Story of the Jesus Child.” No charge for admission.
the Desert. This year’s festive fare includes the rousing “Hodie!” by Z. Randall Stroope for chorus organ, brass and percussion; Ola Gjeilo’s “Serenity” (O Magnum Mysterium); Rene Clausen’s “Gloria” for chorus, organ, brass and percussion; and Randol Alan Bass’s “A Feast of Carols.” The Chorale will feature other traditional carols of the season, and the concert concludes with a sing-along. Tickets are $15 for adults and$12 for seniors, children and groups of 10 or more. Visit www.SonoranDesertChorale.org.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ The Phoenix Symphony Chorus 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Xavier College Preparatory 4710 N. 5th St. The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus is led by Virginia G. Piper Music Director Michael Christie. Featuring soprano Yulia Van Doren, countertenor David Trudgen, tenor David Portillo, and bass Matt Boehler. Tickets are $35-$45. Visit www.phoenixsymphony.org. please see HOLIDAY on page 46
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‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 19-Jan. 20, 2013 Herberger Theater Stage West 222 E. Monroe St. 602-252-8497 When the family arrives home to celebrate the holidays, Steve is thrown together with all of his dysfunctional family members in a riotous celebration of the holiday season, Watch as Steve attends holiday dinner at Grandma’s where, if you’re younger than 55, you still sit at the children’s table, and 35 over-fed people share one toilet. Tickets are $39.50 to $49.50 plus fees. Visit www.herberger.org.
‘Gaudete! A Chorale Christmas’ Phoenix Chorale 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21 Brophy Chapel 4701 N. Central Ave. 602-253-2224 The Grammy-winning group celebrates the life of former Phoenix Chorale conductor Anders Öhrwall, who passed away earlier this year. The concert will feature special guests Paradise Winds and four unique arrangements of the 16th Century carol “Gaudete” (meaning “rejoice”), including Öhrwall’s arrangement for choir, flute, oboe and bassoon. There also will be familiar holiday favorites, sing-alongs, and more. Advance tickets are $30 general, $14 students, $15 for seniors and members of the military. All tickets are $5 more at the door. Visit www.phoenixchorale.org.
‘Yuletide Musicale’ Phoenix Boys Choir 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Xavier College Preparatory, Piper Performing Arts Center 4710 N. 5th St. New songs, traditional hymns and seasonal favorites. The enactment of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas is back complete with elves, reindeer and a sprinkling of new twists, along with Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Lobe den Herrn,” a classical introduction to the holiday season. Advance tickets are $27/preferred, $22/general admission, $17/seniors, youth 12 and younger. All tickets $25 at the door. Visit www.phoenixboyschoir.org.
A&E Briefs ‘The Language of Silence’ Exhibit Through Jan. 11, 2013 Burton Barr Central Library, @Central Gallery 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-262-4636 Working primarily in mixed media, Barbara Crisp, Mindi L. Headrick, Cara McAneny and Diane L. Silver explore that which is often concealed, resting out of sight. From their own unique points of view, each artist illuminates tucked-away questions, closeted wounds and unspoken dreams. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
‘Arizona Pastorela: Mission to Mars’ New Carpa Theatre Co. Dec. 6-9 Phoenix Theatre’s Little Theatre 100 E. McDowell Road 623-252-2772 A raucous romping multi-ethnic satire. The Hernandez family hears about the birth of Christ and decides to walk to Phoenix to catch the light rail to Bethlehem. On the way, Sheriff Joe’s posse goes to Mars seeking evidence President Obama is really an alien. Clint Eastwood is talking to chairs. Big Bird is talking to Clint Eastwood. Gov. Brewer is talking to headless immigrants. The ghost of Bin Laden is talking smack about Mitt Romney on a subterranean version of Comedy Central’s Comedy Roast. Show times are 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission: is $12 for adults, $8 for children age 12 and younger. Visit www.newcarpa.org.
‘Youth’ Exhibit Opening Reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Willo North Gallery 2811 N. 7th Ave. 602-320-8445 A solo show of new work by popular local artist Bob Adams. The exhibit is Adams’ first solo show in nearly 20 years. The artist’s new canvases are 18by-24-inch portraits of young friends of Adams’ daughter, juxtaposed with canvases printed with vivid images of flowers. The exhibit continues through Jan. 25, 2013. The gallery is otherwise open by appointment only. Visit www.willonorth.com.
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Grand Opening Artists Reception 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Obliq Gallery 400 E. Van Buren The new gallery, located in the Arizona Center, hosts its grand opening featuring 10 local artists on First Friday. Featured artist are Larry Ortega, Joan Thompson, Augustin Vargas, Paulette Redman, Laura CohenHogan, Barbara McGuire, Ann Osgood, Donna Stenger, Barry Farmer and Sandra Ortega. You will find a mix of functional metal art, original pulled prints, oil acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings. There will be live music and refreshments. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Visit www.obliqart.com.
‘Plastic Things and Butterfly Wings’ Dec. 8-9 & 15-16 Space 55 Theater 636 E. Pierce St. An Arizona premiere by Greg Romero. A plastic water bottle named Sam has lost her parents in The Gyres. With help from a blue crab, a parrot, a
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36th Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market Dec. 8-9 Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E. Washington St. 602-495-0901 Featuring top Native American artists with items such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, baskets and more. There will be music and dance performances scheduled throughout the event, artist demonstrations, and traditional Native American foods including authentic frybread. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 12 admitted free. Admission includes the market and the museum exhibits. Visit www.pueblogrande.com.
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