Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Events, July thru September

Posted By Les Conklin on Jul 7, 2016

Mary Chapin Carpenter (photo: Aaron Farrington)

 SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 

Highlights include the Live & Local Fridays summer concert series, Scottsdale Cinematheque, Brazilian Day Arizona, and live performances by Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle, Pat Metheny, Squeeze and Mary Chapin Carpenter

 

JULY 2016

 Scottsdale Cinematheque In Harmony (En Equilibre) July 8 – July 17, 2016 Friday, July 8, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2 Tickets: $7 Perfect for adventurous movie-goers and lovers of fine cinema, Scottsdale Cinematheque showcases new independent, foreign and art films that are not screened at other Valley theaters. New films are introduced each month, with multiple screenings on selected weekends, all with reserved seating. Curated by Scottsdale International Film Festival Director Amy Ettinger, the Cinematheque series also will include occasional guest appearances and live-video discussions with filmmakers, when available. Marc is an equestrian stuntman. After a serious accident traumatically injures him, he loses all hope of ever getting back on a horse. Florence, a young woman, works for an insurance company and is in charge of Marc’s case. Although they have nothing in common, their brief interaction will impact them in more ways than they can imagine. Director: Denis Dercourt Country: France Year: 2015 Runtime: 90 minutes Language: French with English subtitles

  

Live & Local Fridays
Marmalade Skies
Friday, July 8, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

A labor of LOVE, this 7-piece band pays tribute to the most influential rock act of the 1960s – The Beatles!

Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays.

Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times
Media Sponsor: Yelp

Live & Local Fridays
Muskellunge
Friday, July 15, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

This Flagstaff-based band performs contemporary acoustic Americana, tinged with bluegrass and laden with lyrics about the places and people of Arizona. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

Live & Local Fridays
Brian Chartrand & The Voce Project
Friday, July 22, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Steely Dan meets James Taylor in this night of all-original songs by Phoenix local Brian Chartrand and his band of world-class musicians. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

Live & Local Fridays
Sistahs Too
Friday, July 29, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Rochelle Raya’s and Lila Sherman’s newest blues project features sultry vocals, soulful harmonica and slide guitar. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

 

AUGUST 2016 

Live & Local Fridays
The Sugar Thieves
Friday, August 5, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Moving between blues, country, gospel, rock, and elements of jazz, The Sugar Thieves celebrate the traditions that makes American music so brilliant. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

Scottsdale Cinematheque Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart
August 12–21, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016, 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 13, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 19, 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 20, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, 2 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2
Tickets: $7

Perfect for adventurous movie-goers and lovers of fine cinema, Scottsdale Cinematheque showcases new independent, foreign and art films that are not screened at other Valley theaters. New films are introduced each month, with multiple screenings on selected weekends, all with reserved seating. Curated by Scottsdale International Film Festival Director Amy Ettinger, the Cinematheque series also will include occasional guest appearances and live-video discussions with filmmakers, when available. Based on the true story “Un assassin au-dessus de tout soupcon” by Yvan Stefanovitch, this is the chilling chronicle of notorious serial killer Alain Lamare (here renamed Franck Neuhart). In a truly mordant twist, while Lamare was terrorizing France in the winter of 1978–79, he was also an outstanding gendarme tasked with apprehending the killer. His victims were all young women, whom he stalked while trying to start a love affair with his pretty cleaning lady. Anger follows in the footsteps of Friedkin and Fincher in divesting all glamour from crime, instead showing the dead ends that vex the crime fighters and the dark souls that plague the criminals. The evocative period soundtrack includes Johnny Thunders and The Velvet Underground. Director: Cédric Anger Country: France Year: 2014 Runtime: 111 minutes Language: French with English subtitles

 

Live & Local Fridays
Robby Roberson Band
Friday, August 12, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Influenced by music from John Lennon to Phillip Glass, Robby Roberson’s songwriting and vocals have an urban acoustic flavor. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

Live & Local Fridays
Jay Allan & The Uncommon Good
Friday, August 19, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Jay Allan’s funky-folk, blues rock combines heartfelt and memorable lyrics with genre-bending styles and melodies. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

Live & Local Fridays
Inspiración Flamenca
Friday, August 26, 2016, 8 p.m. (Happy Hour: 6 p.m.)
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show

Dancer Julia Chacon provides an authentic, powerful flamenco experience with beautiful costumes, fiery footwork, intricate guitar and soul-stirring vocals. Back by popular demand, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays summer concert series showcases Arizona’s hottest musical groups in the cool comfort of the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Arrive early to enjoy happy-hour drink specials and delicious bites from Boss Pizza Bar. The Center’s award-winning Store also offers 10 percent off purchases during Live & Local Fridays. Presenting Sponsor: Phoenix New Times Media Sponsor: Yelp

SEPTEMBER 2016

 Colvin & Earle
Saturday, September 3, 2016, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $29, $39, $49

As Colvin & Earle, longtime friends and admirers Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have united to record their self-titled debut, a true standout in careers already filled with pinnacles and masterpieces. Few things can touch the magic of artists so in tune that they seem to be able to read each other’s minds. Colvin & Earle live is a prime showcase for their inimitable vocals, mesmerizing guitar playing and witty storytelling. The evening promises to be a rich and inspiring musical experience as the pair share the stage performing songs from their new album and extensive catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs by other classic songwriters.

 

Scottsdale Cinematheque My King (Mon Roi)
September 9–18, 2016
Friday, September 9, 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 11, 2 p.m.
Friday, September 16, 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 18, 2 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2
Tickets: $7

Perfect for adventurous movie-goers and lovers of fine cinema, Scottsdale Cinematheque showcases new independent, foreign and art films that are not screened at other Valley theaters. New films are introduced each month, with multiple screenings on selected weekends, all with reserved seating. Curated by Scottsdale International Film Festival Director Amy Ettinger, the Cinematheque series also will include occasional guest appearances and live-video discussions with filmmakers, when available. Tony is admitted to a rehabilitation center after a serious ski accident. Dependent on the medical staff and pain relievers, she takes time to look back on a turbulent relationship that she experienced with Georgio. Why did they love each other? Who is this man that she loved so deeply? How did she allow herself to submit to this suffocating and destructive passion? For Tony, a difficult process of healing is in front of her, physical work that may finally set her free. Director: Maïwenn Country: France Year: 2015 Runtime: 125 minutes Language: French with English subtitles

 

An Evening with Pat Metheny
With Antonio Sanchez, Linda Oh and Gwilym Simcock
Friday, September 16, 2016, 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $35, $55, $85

It is one thing to attain popularity as a musician, but it is another to receive the kind of acclaim guitarist Pat Metheny has garnered from critics and peers. During his extraordinary career, Metheny has won countless polls as “Best Jazz Guitarist” and awards, including three gold records and 20 Grammy Awards in 12 different categories. He was recently inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame as its youngest member and only the fourth guitarist. For his latest tour, Metheny will present a range of music from throughout his career. Joining him onstage will be Malaysian-Australian bassist Linda Oh, British pianist Gwilym Simcock and his longtime drummer Antonio Sanchez. Metheny first burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. During his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton, the young Missouri native already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style, which blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility – a way of playing and improvising that was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody, swing and blues. With the release of his first album, Bright Size Life (1975), Metheny reinvented the traditional “jazz guitar” sound for a new generation of players. He has since released more than 40 recordings. Throughout his career, Metheny has continued to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument. In partnership with Danny Zelisko Presents

 

Squeeze
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
Tickets: $40, $55, $80

It’s 1973 in South London, and teenage friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook form the band that will see them dubbed “The New Lennon and McCartney.” More than four decades later, with their legacy intact and as vital as it has ever been, Squeeze is still touring and reminding fans worldwide just why they became a fixture of the new wave movement and left such an indelible impression on the U.K.’s music scene.

Squeeze has long been a captivating live act with an array of chart hits and a vast catalogue, including songs such as “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Up the Junction,” “Tempted,” “Take Me I’m Yours,” “Slap and Tickle,” and “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell).” The concert will also include songs from the band’s latest album, Cradle to the Grave, its first collection of new tracks since 1998.

Squeeze’s current lineup includes Glenn Tilbrook (vocals/guitar), Chris Difford (vocals/guitar), Simon Hanson (drums), Stephen Large (keyboard) and Lucy Shaw (bass).

In partnership with Danny Zelisko Presents

7^th Annual Brazilian Day Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2016, 2–10 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Civic Center Park Tickets: $15 ($7 kids 11 and under)

The Valley’s largest and most authentic Brazilian Independence Day celebration, Brazilian Day Arizona welcomes people of all ages for a day-time cultural festival and evening Carnival-style party. The festival features an exciting line-up of live Brazilian entertainment, including performances by Grupo Cupim do Samba, BatalaLA, Axe Capoeira, Axe Folclorico and more to be announced. Visitors also enjoy interactive demonstrations of Brazilian percussion instruments, Afro-Brazilian dance styles and martial arts. Delicious Brazilian and South American cuisine is available for purchase, along with the national cocktail of Brazil – the caipirinha – and other beverages. Enjoy happy hour 5–7 p.m. as the sun goes down and the dance party heats up.

Presented by Afro:Baile in partnership with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Mary Chapin Carpenter
Sunday, September 25, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
Tickets: $39, $49, $69

Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter hits the road in 2016, performing timeless hits from her expansive and beloved 14-album catalog and new songs from her latest record, The Things That We Are Made Of (Lambent Light Records). During the course of her acclaimed career, Carpenter has recorded 14 albums and sold more than 14 million records. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards, two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

 

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Since opening in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has provided a stage for a wide range of voices and perspectives, creating shared, inspiring experiences for the community that celebrate artistic excellence and cultural awareness. Today one of the premier performing-arts halls in the western United States, the Center presents a diverse season of dance, music, theater, comedy and film from around the world. More than 1,000 indoor and outdoor performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are presented and hosted by the Center annually, serving approximately 250,000 participants. Events take place in the state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater, recognized for its intimacy, acoustics and comfort, as well as the 137-seat Stage 2 and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located on Scottsdale Civic Center Park, a 21-acre urban oasis next to the city’s Old Town and gallery districts. The nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council is contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Ariz., to manage Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and Scottsdale Public Art.

LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.

ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assistive-listening devices and wheelchair seating are also available. Visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org/visit/accessibility/ or contact the Patron Services Box Office at 480-499-TKTS (8587) [TDD: 480-874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.

TICKET DISCOUNTS Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a variety of ticket discounts for members at the Duet level and above, groups of 10 or more and those purchasing packages to four or more events in one order. Through the generous support of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. and Great American Title Agency, Inc., the Center provides free tickets to selected events for eligible students, teachers and active-duty military and veterans, and 50-percent off tickets to selected events for patrons 29 and under. Visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org/visit/tickets-discounts/ or call 480-499-TKTS (8587) for more information.

THE STORE The award-winning Store at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts supports the mission and diverse programs of the nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council. The Store’s unique selection of merchandise includes artist-made jewelry, stylish furnishings for home and office, unique creations by Arizona artists, fair-trade and upcycled/recycled global crafts, music, books, greeting cards and imaginative toys. Purchases are tax-free, and members receive a 10-percent discount. Gift-wrapping and shipping are also available. The Store is open seven days a week: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.; and throughout most evening events. Phone: 480-874-4644.

HOW TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Member and Patron Services Box Office: 480-499-TKTS (8587) TDD: 480-874-4694
Web: www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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Email: info@sccarts.org Fax: 480-874-4682

MEDIA: For interviews, digital photographs or additional information please contact:

Bill Thompson Communications Manager Scottsdale Cultural Council
Email: billt@sccarts.org
Phone: 480-874-4626

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