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Local artists get rare opportunity BY TERI CARNICELLI

Imagine strolling through a breathtaking forested area that opens to a massive sandstone bluff reaching 200 feet above the valley floor. The pathway is not only dotted with nature’s beauty, but with manmade, astonishing creations as well. Visitors to the El Morro National Monument in Ramah, NM will encounter just such an experience due in large part

to the outdoor sculptures created by artists John Gleason and Jacque Keller of Quantum Art Inc. (QAI) in Chandler. Gleason and Keller are nationally known artists who work out of Gleason’s home studio in Chandler. They formed QAI in 1999 in an effort to promote their art and have since grown their fine art business into a thriving studio-gallery to serve the needs of interior designers, architects,

LANDSCAPE: Artists John Gleason and Jacque Keller of Chandler-based Quantum Art Inc., recently had four of their original “reclaimed” sculptures installed in the forested area around the El Morro National Monument in Ramah, NM. Photo courtesy of Quantum Art Inc.

corporations and private buyers. “Oftentimes I’ll start a piece, put together some metal and glass and then hand it off to Jacque and say ‘what can you do with it?’” Gleason says. “She’ll add her own funkiness to the pieces, and then at some point we call it and say, ‘OK, it’s done.’ I trust her completely. It’s a great partnership.” Two years ago, Gleason and Keller held a two-person show in New Mexico at the invitation of the El Morro Area Arts Council. At the time, Gleason and a member of the council got to talking, and “he suggested that I create a sculpture in the park out of anything I could find on the land,” Gleason recalls. The council had been toying with the idea of creating a sculpture garden in the park area. The sculpture Gleason created was made of sticks, stones and natural fibers. “It was a total thrill,” he says. When the invite came to continue the work he started two years previously, Gleason was ecstatic. He and his studio partner, Keller, sat down and sketched out a few designs and then went to work. “We have to work within certain parameters; the material has to be essentially ‘found’ or ‘reclaimed’,” Gleason explains. One of their first stops was Scrap Metal Exchange (SMC) in Tempe. After explaining what they were doing, the manager was so impressed that he invited them to take whatever they needed at no charge. “It meant that we could do this project

METAL MONUMENT: Donated scrap metal from Scrap Metal Exchange in Tempe was used to create this 14-foot outdoor sculpture, “Landscape Reframed,” by John Gleason and Jacque Keller of Quantum Art Inc. in Chandler. The sculpture sits in the forested area around the El Morro National Monument in Ramah, NM. Photo courtesy of Quantum Art Inc.

without it costing us thousands of dollars, and we were so grateful for his generosity,” Gleason says. Keller adds, “SMC owners are very supportive of artists and creative thinkers. They also offer discounts to all Arizona State University sculpture and art students. We thank them so much for their enthusiasm, generosity and support of independent artists.” SEE ARTIST PAGE 64

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Gleason and Keller created a total of four contemporary metal sculptures, and left for Ramah, NM on Sun., July 14 to install these one-of-akind pieces in and around the forested area of the “Ancient Way” near the El Morro National Monument. The works by Gleason and Keller will be the first sculptures in what is to become a 3-mile sculpture garden in the forest. “The experience has been fantastic,” Gleason says. “It will be pretty amazing to be walking through a forest and come upon these sculptures. It makes you see something that is so common, but you see it in a new and different way.” Quantum Art Inc. studio tours are available by appointment. For more information about the artists, call 480-216-0450 or go to QuantumArtInc.com.

IN THE STARS: This piece titled “Star Gate” was created by Chandler-based artists John Gleason and Jacque Keller of Quantum Art Inc., as part of a new sculpture garden in the forested area around the El Morro National Monument in Ramah, NM. Photo courtesy of Quantum Art Inc.

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Chandler concert series kicks off in August BY MEGHAN MCCOY

The Chandler Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series is offering a set of free indoor concerts this August to help music lovers stay cool. Held since 1996, the Summer Concert Series kicks off in the 1,500-seat theater on Fri., Aug. 2, with Bad Cactus Band. “We have done it a few years and it has always been one of the most fun shows that we have done,” says Benjie Messer, the band’s founder. “The audience is really receptive and it is always packed. We have a lot of fun; I am really looking forward to it.” A three-time veteran of the Summer Concert Series, Bad Cactus Band is a New Orleans brass band that is comprised of trumpets, saxophones, trombones, tuba, keyboard and marching drums. Messer describes the band’s music as parade and party jazz. The collective plays about 150 gigs a year in the Phoenix area. Messer says they are busy in the fall and spring and are booked solid around Mardi Gras every year. “This year we are going on tour,” he says. “So we have more going on in the summer.” The tour kicks off after its CD release party for “#Music Bombing,” which was held on Wed., July 10. “We are hoping with this tour to start traveling more,” Messer says. “Be a regular thing to go out of town, especially in the summer.” The second Summer Concert Series will be held Fri., Aug. 16, with The Dmitri Matheny

FIRST PERFORMANCE: The Bad Cactus Brass Band will take the stage on Fri., Aug. 2 during the Chandler Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series. Submitted photo

Group featuring Clairdee. On Fri., Aug. 23 ¡FlaMÉXico! Mariachi Meets Flamenco will perform at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Judi Johnson, Chandler Center for the Arts’ marketing coordinator, says the last Summer Concert Series, Plug In, will be held on Sat., Aug. 24 and will feature six acts. “This program was born out of our youth advisory council,” she says, which consists of teenagers 13 to 15 years old. “They wanted to have some local young talent.” Carly Paige, 16, a pop singer songwriter who plays the guitar, will perform that day. “I have been playing the guitar since I was 10 and have been writing since I can talk,” she says. The majority of her inspiration for writing songs stems from relationships.

www.SanTanSun.com “I kind of just write what I see, what is around me,” Paige says. “I’m usually writing a lot. I write a song and then I move onto the next one.” The Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., seating starts at 7 p.m. and the performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. “All seating is first come, first serve,” Johnson says, adding that tickets are not needed to attend the concert series. Suggested donations are $5 per person or $10 per family. Meghan McCoy is a freelancer who formerly lived in the East Valley. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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Jazz jam session crowns afternoon Jazz musicians from around the Valley will join Ray Templin as he leads a jam session 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., July 21 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler. The event is part of the monthly jazz parties put on by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS). Every July the society holds its “jam-borree,” featuring Templin on either drums or piano and open to other musicians who want to sit in. Those who want to come and listen to the improvised concert are welcome. Cost is $10 for ACJS members or $15 for nonmembers; guests who become members on July 21 get in free. A yearly ACJS membership is $35 per couple or $25 per single. The monthly jazz party will take a break in August and resume on Sept. 22 with the Sun City Stomperz. For more information, visit azclassicjazz.org or call 480-620-3941.

JAZZ MUSICIAN: Ray Templin

Chandler Art Walk continues indoors LAST PERFORMANCE: Carly Paige, 16, will perform during the Chandler Center for the Arts free Summer Concert Series on Sat., Aug. 24. Submitted photo

In July and August, the Chandler Art Walk that traditionally is held on the sidewalks of Boston Street and San Marcos Place has relocated inside the air-conditioned comfort of Gangplank, a collaborative workspace located at 260 S. Arizona Ave., north of Frye Road. Hours remain the same: from 6 to 10 p.m. the third Friday of the month.

In addition to the art, visitors to the Chandler Art Walk will enjoy live music. Past art walks also have included a beer and wine bar, kids’ crafts, special guest artists and scavenger hunts. For more information, visit chandlerartwalk.com.

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‘Do the time warp again’ at UltraStar Join Brad, Janet, Dr. FrankN-Furter and the rest of his Transylvanian entourage for a wacky night of surprises as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” continues Saturday nights at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. The shows take place at midnight through July 27; UltraStar is located at 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” features a performance by Tim Curry as a “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania,” and Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as Brad and Janet, a couple who find themselves lost on a cold, rainy night. Tickets are $5 and guests are encouraged to bring their own props—rice, toast, small toy water guns and toilet paper—so that they can be part of the “Rocky Horror” tradition. Guests 21 years and older are encouraged to come dressed in costume and are invited upstairs, to the Luxe Lounge pre-party, where they will be serving special drink and food specials for “Rocky Horror” guests, starting at 10 p.m. The film is rated R. For more details, visit ultrastarakchin.com.

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Creating art using textiles for show There is still time for textile artists to participate in the exhibit, “Art Quilts XVIII: ARTrageous Art Quilts,” opening Nov. 1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA), 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The original works of textile art quilts should step outside of the box in some context, reflecting a twist on the traditional, or an interesting technique that is unique to the artist’s work. Artists are asked to submit their work by 5 p.m. Fri., Aug. 23. For each $15 fee, artists may submit up to three works on a CD or via email. There is no entry form, but entries must be accompanied by certain information; for more details on how to submit an entry, email vision.gallery@chandleraz. gov.

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Summer Sundays of music at HCPA The Summer Sundays series of concerts continues at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts (HCPA) on July 21 with Karmann and Kompany, with special guest Remember Peter, Paul and Mary. Karmann and Kompany is an awardwinning band led by singer/songwriter Karmann Powell. The group’s sound is clean and clear, featuring powerful vocals and a warm, personable stage presence. Song selections range from folk, country, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary, blues and originals—or whatever strikes the band’s fancy. Remember Peter, Paul and Mary is comprised of three local musicians who grew up during the heyday of folk music. Peter, Paul & Mary were a mainstay who helped guide many through those changing times. On Sun., July 28, folk singer and songwriter Art Podell is joined by special guest Tracy Newman. Podell began in

Greenwich before heading west to the L.A. folk scene. Art later turned to songwriting. In short order, he had songs recorded by Rod McKuen, The Smothers Brothers, Glenn Yarbrough, Bud and Travis, Barry and Barry and, eventually, The New Christy Minstrels, whom he joined as one of the original members in 1962. You might say that writing is in Tracy Newman’s blood. She is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning television writer. Her songwriting career has been equally rewarding with a win in the eighth annual Great American Song Contest for her song “Waffle Boy.” Another song on her “Place in the Sun” album, “Mama, I Know You Ain’t Santa” took second place in the prestigious Unisong Contest. Tickets are only $10 for either show. Both shows begin at 3 p.m. at the HCPA, 4132 E. Pecos Rd. in Gilbert. For more information, call 480-279-7190 or go to higleyarts.org.

FRONT WOMAN: Singer and guitarist Karmann Powell leads a fluid line-up of musicians as part of her Karmann and Kompany band, which performs July 21 at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Photo courtesy of Tompkins Photo

‘Reading orchestra’ plays on, free summer concert Aug. 4 From late May through early August, a hardy, dedicated group of musicians meets weekly to play through some sometimes difficult, sometimes new, but always challenging repertoire, under the batons of a variety of local conductors. They are members of the Arizona Reading Orchestra (ARO).

The ARO presents a free summer concert on Sun., Aug. 4 at Tempe High School, 1730 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe. There will be a discussion about the music at 2 p.m. and the concert will begin at 3 p.m. On the program will be Dvorak’s Overture to Husitzka Op. 67, Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and the Enigma Variations by Elgar.

In 2004, Len Cheatham, a former Chandler Symphony Orchestra cellist, founded this “reading” orchestra so that Valley musicians could meet weekly during the summer months to sight read some orchestral works purely for the pleasure of playing them. Cheatham moved to Indiana in 2006,

at which time Eric Bloomfield took over the ARO. In 2012, Bloomfield put together the inaugural concert of the ARO. Much like its “parent” organization—the Chandler Symphony Orchestra—all ARO public performances are free.

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Artists with studios sought for tour Artists of the Superstitions is accepting applications for its seventh annual Artists Studio Tour, to be held Nov. 2 through Nov. 3. The application deadline is Tue., Aug. 20. Artists with studios in Gold Canyon and Apache Junction are invited to open their studios to the community as well as host other artists. Artists from surrounding areas may participate by displaying their work at a host studio located in Gold Canyon or Apache Junction. Interested artists are invited to apply for the tour by submitting photos of recent work. Artists must be approved for participation by the Artists of the Superstitions jury of artists and other professionals. Selected artists will be notified by Sept. 15 of their status. The application and agreement for participation as well as additional information about the Studio Tour are available at the Artists of the Superstitions website, ArtistsoftheSuperstitions.com. The application packet, which includes the agreement for participation, fee and photos for jury consideration, must be postmarked by Aug. 20. For more information, email artists. superstitions@gmail.com or contact Susie Smith at 480-221-4377. To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Artists of the Superstitions, P.O. Box 6116, Apache Junction, AZ 85178.

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Photographer shares ‘stories’ Gilbert artist and photographer Elaine Kessler presents two of her collections this summer at the Songbird Coffee & Tea House, 214 E. Roosevelt St. in downtown Phoenix. Kessler has been working on these collections for years, preparing to exhibit them in story form. “I am a storyteller who works in various media, primarily photography,” Kessler says. “I love and appreciate the power that a well-told story can have in creating inspiration for action.” In August, Elaine shares “A Story About Arizona,” with images that capture the spirit of the landscape and the people of Arizona. The show opens 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Aug. 10. “As a photographer, I look to capture and tell the stories of individuals and relationships for

the purpose of commemorating who people are in the world and the connections they have to each other,” Kessler explains. “A powerful image tells a story that ripples across time and space.” “A Story About Life” will be the focus of her September show, with images of life from beginning to end. The show opens from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Sept. 14. “I believe photographic portraiture is an extraordinary way to not only document the substantial presence of people but to chronicle the totality of the human spirit,” Kessler says. “I believe everyone’s story contains kernels of eternal truths.”

STORIED CAREER: Gilbert artist and photographer Elaine Kessler has two upcoming shows at a Phoenix teahouse this summer that feature collections displayed in story form. Submitted photo

CounterPoint youth auditions set for July 29 CounterPoint Studio of Music & Performing Arts, 833 N. Cooper Rd. in Gilbert, will hold open auditions for five different youth performing groups on Mon., July 29, beginning at 4 p.m. The youth groups train two to four hours per week and learn proper

dance and vocal techniques, including harmonies and blending. CounterPoint focuses on providing a fun and positive environment while offering professional instruction in voice, dance and instruments. Auditions are free, however,

monthly group fees vary depending upon the group. Auditions also are available by appointment for other dates and times. For more information, email info@ counterpointmusicarts.com or call the studio at 480-321-8810.

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Get sticky with some summer ‘Hairspray’

Dance competition dazzles spectators at Mesa Marriott

Move over Baltimore—Gilbert is the new home for Tracy Turnblad, the big girl with the big hair and the even bigger passion to dance. The Hale Centre Theatre (HCT) presents the toetapping musical, “Hairspray,” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 24 at the theater, 50 W. Page Ave. in Gilbert. It’s 1962 and Tracy wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight Tracy is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can an unconventional trendsetter in dance, music and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? “Hairspray,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Playing the lively and loveable Tracy Turnblad is Megan Power. Since 19, she has auditioned and been called back for “Hairspray” on Broadway twice, the national tour and numerous regional productions around the country. Last seen as Daddy Warbucks at Hale Theatre, Cambrian James takes the helm as director, choreographer and

Experience the grace and glamour of the competitive dance world in person during the Arizona Dance Classic, Aug. 2 through 4 at the Mesa Marriott, 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. The Arizona Dance Classic is an annual three-day dance festival with something for everyone— country, ballroom and swing dance competitions, workshops, exhibitions and social dancing. Spectators will experience performances by the top dancers from the worlds of country, swing and ballroom in the Saturday night Dinner & Variety Show, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the show only are $65 per person. Dance competitions take place throughout the weekend. There will be Pro-Am, Amateur and Rising Star

MAMA KNOWS BEST: Normally peppy teenager Tracy Turnblad, played by Megan Power, gets some advice and comfort from her mother, Edna, portrayed by Cambrian James, in the Hale Centre Theatre’s production of “Hairspray,” on stage through Aug. 24. Photo courtesy of HCT

competitions in American Smooth and Rhythm, and International Standard and Latin. There also will be Line Dance competitions, as well as Hustle and Night Club categories. The popular Ballroom Competition is on Sunday. A one-day spectator pass is $20 per person and is available at the door. Call 480-491-2393 for information. Social dancers are invited to dance till the wee hours of the morning in the ballroom on Friday and Saturday nights. DJs will play music until the last dancer drops. Friday night’s open dance begins around 7 p.m., and Saturday’s kicks off after the dinner and show, sometime after 9 p.m. The cost is $15 at the door. To view a full schedule of each day’s competitions, or for more information about registering to compete, visit arizonadanceclassic.com. TWO STEPPIN’: Bob Bahrs and Paula Graves compete in the Country Masters dance division during last year’s Arizona Dance Classic. Photo courtesy of Mona Brandt, Arizona Dance Classic

Tracy’s mother, Edna Turnblad. James has performed in national tours and has won numerous ariZoni awards for his choreography. Tickets are $15 for children ages 6 to 12, $20 for students and $25 for adults. Reservations may be made by calling the box office at 480-497-1181 or online at HaleTheatreArizona.com.

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Chat about movies with Doug Benson He may have only made it to the top six in NBC’s 2007 season of “Last Comic Standing,” but Doug Benson left a lasting impression among the show’s viewers and the world of comedy. Benson, who started doing stand-up on a dare at age 22, brings his unique blend of comedy and commentary to the Tempe Improv Aug. 13 through Aug. 14 in two very different shows. On Tue., Aug. 13, Benson performs his unique style of stand-up beginning at 8 p.m. A regular contributor to VH1 series like “Best Week Ever,” where he plays the “Pop Culture Bachelor,” Benson’s humor is rooted in deadpan absurdity. His silliness sometimes masks deconstructionist intelligence in his act, meaning his comedy is often way smarter than you might initially realize. Then on Wed., Aug. 14, Benson brings his popular podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” to the Improv stage beginning at 8 p.m. The podcast, started in 2006, usually is recorded in front of a live audience at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles—but this time, Valley residents get a chance to sit in. The show typically tapes weekly, and is later archived on iTunes for fans to listen to for free. Benson and guests talk about movies and comedy both. Benson’s guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Joe Rogan, Zach Galifianakis,

MOVIE TALK: Comedian Doug Benson brings his unique style of stand-up and his popular podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” to the Tempe Improv in two very different shows, Aug. 1314. Photo courtesy of the Tempe Improv

Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Jon Hamm, Adam Carolla, Amy Poehler, Elisabeth Shue and more. A regular feature of the podcast is the Leonard Maltin Game, which has been described as “Name That Tune” with movies instead of songs. The game consists of Benson reading the cast of an unknown movie in reverse order—star of the movie comes last—from Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide to his guests, who attempt to guess the movie. Both shows are for ages 18 and older, and there is a two-drink minimum per person. Tickets are $17 for each show, not including tax and service charges. The Tempe Improv is located at 930 E. University Dr., Tempe. For details, call 480-921-9877 or visit tempeimprov.com.

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Mozart’s Symphony No. 38, “Prague” and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 7.

“Decision Portraits,” through July 26, VG. A new exhibit by multimedia artist Susan Lenz featuring images and messages on uniquely crafted art quilts based on major life-altering decisions made by various people from a wide range of differing and diverse situations and backgrounds.

“Afternoon Delight: Now that’s Comedy!” 12:10 p.m. July 23-Aug. 1, HTC. Enjoy this existential fight to the finish that pits man against woman against the bleeding heart of drama in three brilliant comic scenes that will help you escape the heat with some thought-provoking laughter and perhaps, if you plan ahead, a delicious sandwich. Shows are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Disney’s “High School Musical,” through July 27, MAC. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. “The Mousetrap,” through July 28, DST. Agatha Christie’s murderous timeless classic unravels the murder of a woman at a large guest house in London, and a trap is set to ensnare the perpetrator while the suspects are snowed in together during their stay. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” through Aug.10, DST. When newly engaged Brad and Janet experience a car breakdown and find themselves one stormy night in the home of the transvestite mad scientist Dr. FrankN-Furter, their traditional worlds are turned upside down in his strange house of Transylvanians. Cool Classics Series: “The Czech Connection,” 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 20, TCA. Arizona Pro Arte Orchestra performs

20th Anniversary Flute Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thu., July 25, PVCC-CPA. Nancy Sowers will return and be featured in two productions: Mike Garson’s “Fanfare for a New Beginning,” and Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Two Flutes in C Major.” Concluding the concert, previous participants will be invited to join in a final production. Admission is free. The Sullivan and Son Comedy Tour, July 26-28, SUL. From the hit show on TBS featuring comedians Steve Byrne, Owen Benjamin, Roy Wood Jr. and Ahmed Ahmed. Bruno Mars, 7:30 p.m. Wed., July 31, USAC. Mars performs “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour” with special guest Ellie Goulding. The tour comes just as “Treasure”—the latest single from Mars’ sophomore album, “Unorthodox Jukebox”–hits radio. Comedian Alonzo Bodden, Aug. 1-4, IMPROV. Introduced to America on

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ANIMAL MAGNETISM: They may be older and grayer, but the founding members of The Monkees, from left—Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork—can still get an audience up on its feet and dancing. They perform Aug. 9 at the Mesa Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the MAC

NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Bodden was runner up on season two and came back to win it all on “Last Comic Standing” season three, “The Best of the Best.” Since then he’s been a regular on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and a favorite guest on Adam Corolla’s radio show and podcast. “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Culture Wars (But Were Afraid to Ask),” 12:10 p.m. Aug. 6-15, HTC. Playwright-actorjournalist-professor and hyperbolically

hyphenated-American James E. Garcia ponders the question, “Can’t we all just get along?” and more in this fast-paced, farcically surrealistic satire about the rapidly changing makeup of U.S. society. Shows are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Film, “Ready, Set, Bag!” 7:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 8, SMoCA-LG. An entertaining, award-winning film starring people across the United States training to win the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger Competition. Tickets are $7.

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www.SanTanSun.com Comedian Mike Epps, Aug. 8-11, SUL. Known for his quick wit and ability to blend hip-hop audiences with comedy. Epps starred in a standup special “Mike Epps: Under-rated and Never Fadedâ€? on Comedy Central and Showtime, and released his ďŹ rst comedy rap album called “Funny Bidness: Da Album.â€? The album features Snoop Dogg, Kid Rock and Slim Thug, to name a few.

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The Monkees, 8 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9, MAC. Following their sold-out 2012 fall tour, Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork return to the concert stage this summer for a reprise.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,â€? Sept. 17-22, ASUG. The uplifting story of a trio of friends on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up ďŹ nding more than they could ever have dreamed. An international hit with more than 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony Award-winning costumes, and a hit parade of dance-oor favorites including “It’s Raining Men,â€? “Finallyâ€? and “I Will Survive.â€?

Tim McGraw, 8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 10, SRF. Country superstar Tim McGraw will entertain his country and mainstream music fans, performing familiar favorites as well as new tunes from his latest album, “Two Lanes of Freedom.â€? Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 15, MAC A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the deďŹ nition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. The 14 players who will back him are all virtuosos in their own right. Rent,â€? Aug. 21-Sept. 15, PT. Based on Puccini’s “La Boheme,â€? “Rentâ€? follows a group of impoverished, young Bohemian artists and musicians struggling to live in New York City’s Lower East Side. Filled with humor and poignancy, love and laughter, these voices sing out to us about the struggles we all face today. Cool Classics Series: “Two Greats,â€? 7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24, TCA. Arizona Pro Arte Orchestra performs Haydn’s Concerto for Cello in C, featuring Catalin Rotaru, double bass; and

Palma Violets in concert, 8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 15, PRL. This four-piece rock band from London has created a cult following in the United Kingdom, and hopes to keep the momentum up as it tours stateside. Get a glimpse of its music on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live� television show set for Thu., Aug. 1.

Scottsdale Showdown, Sat., Oct. 19, WW. The inaugural event is action packed with a twohour Championship Bull Riding (CBR) show featuring the best bulls and riders, followed by a star-studded concert by country music acts Montgomery Gentry, Jerrod Niemann and Maggie Rose. Presented by the Scottsdale Charros. Boston Pops, 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, HHKS. The world-famous orchestra will play its way through a variety of American music, from blockbuster Broadway show tunes to Hollywood silver screen classics. The evening will conclude with a ďŹ reworks spectacular choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s “Overture of 1812â€? and “Stars and Stripes Forever.â€?

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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX ASUG – ASU Gammage 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe Tickets: 480-965-3434, asugammage. com DST – Desert Stages Theatre AC – Actor’s CafÊ CC – Children’s Theatre 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Tickets: 480-483-1664, DesertStages. org HTC – Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Tickets: 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org HHKS – Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center St., Mesa Info: bostonpopsmesa.com IMPROV – Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr., Tempe Info: 480-921-9877, tempeimprov. com MAC – Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: 480-644-6500, MesaArtsCenter.com PVCC – Paradise Valley Community College CPA – Center for Performing Arts 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix Tickets: 602-787-7738, paradisevalley.edu/cpa PT – Phoenix Theatre LT – Little Theatre

100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix PRL – Pub Rock Live 8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale Info: 480-945-4985, pubrocklive. com SRF – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Info: 800-745-3000, SaltRiverFields. com SMoCA – Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art LG – Lounge 7373 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale Info: 480-874-4666, smoca.org SUL – Stand Up Live comedy club 50 W. Jefferson St. Level 2, Phoenix Box ofďŹ ce: 480-719-6100 TCA – Tempe Center for the Arts Gallery; Studio 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Tickets: 480-350-2822, tempe.gov/ TCA USAC – US Airways Center 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix Tickets: 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster.com VG – Vision Gallery 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler Info: 480-782-2695, visiongallery.org WW – WestWorld 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale Info: scottsdaleshowdown.com

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