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BY TERESA K. TRAVERSE

Following a hiatus, Phoenix Art Museum’s The pARTy will return on March 26. Aptly called The pARTy: The Show Must Go On! is honoring the legacy of acclaimed Arizona painter Philip C. Curtis. Attendees can look forward to a circus-themed fete complete with unicyclists, ribbon dancers and stilt walkers. The black-tie event kicks off at 6 p.m. with live entertainment and a cocktail hour at the Steele Gallery. Guests will get exclusive access to The Ullman Center for the Art of Philip C. Curtis to experience the exhibition Philip C. Curtis and the Landscapes of Arizona. A gourmet dinner and more entertainment will follow. All funds raised benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, education programs and operations. Since its inception in 2007, the event has raised more than $10 million for the Phoenix Art Museum. 6 p.m. Ticket prices start at $1,250; table sponsorships start at $10,000. www.phxart.org.