Posted: December 2010
Sunday A’Fair
January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2011
February 13, 20 & 27, 2011
March 6 & 27, 2011
April 3, 2011
Sundays, noon – 4 p.m.
Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Free admission
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will open the 24th season of Sunday A’Fair on Jan. 9 with free outdoor concerts by the Sara McAllister Band and Bríd Dower from noon to 4 p.m. The event also includes free snow cones and family activities in celebration of Vicki Wilson’s and John Larsen’s Succulent Showers, a glittery oasis commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for the bell tower at 7373 E. Scottsdale Mall.
Sunday A’Fair takes place in the park next to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on selected Sundays from Jan. 9 to April 3. Each one features free outdoor concerts and performances by the Valley’s top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts and crafts available for sale, hands-on activities for children and families and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and beverages also are available for purchase.
Additional information about Sunday A’Fair is available online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2.
Sunday A’Fair is sponsored by Scottsdale Insurance Company and Nationwide Foundation. Free admission to SMoCA is sponsored by Lewis & Roca LLP.
2011 SUNDAY A’FAIR SCHEDULE (subject to change)
JANUARY 9
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Sara McAllister Band
Sunshine-infused, jazzy vocals and traditional reggae and ska rhythms
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Bríd Dower
Classic and new Irish songs with crystal-clear vocals and instrumental harmonies
Belle Art Installation
Celebrate the premiere of Vicki Wilson’s and John Larsen’s glittery oasis Succulent Showers, a new artwork commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for the bell tower at 7373 E. Scottsdale Mall. Enjoy a free snow cone and art activities for families.
JANUARY 16 – PEACE & COMMUNITY DAY
A day of unity in conjunction with the Scottsdale Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, presented by Community Celebrating Diversity
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Walt Richardson & The Peaceful Warriors
A captivating and classy mix of folk, rock and reggae
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Nancy Gee
Sultry ballads and classic standards by one of the Valley’s great jazz vocalists
JANUARY 23
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Sugar Thieves
Southern-style sultry blues roots with high-energy showmanship
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Big Daddy D and the Dynamites
House-rockin’ blues, soul, swing and funk
JANUARY 30
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Shelby James and the Crying Shames
Traditional country and folk themes that celebrate the rich tapestry of American roots
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
Good-time, partying blues with style and a touch of attitude
FEBRUARY 13
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Samba Project
Vibrant Brazilian rhythms and songs, including samba, bossa nova, capoeira, reggae and more
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Flamenco de Leon
A breathtaking showcase of flamenco dance and music under the direction of Liliana de Leon
FEBRUARY 20
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Kenny Love and the Rock-er-Fellas
Classic 1950s rockabilly swing and rock ‘n’ roll
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Chuck Hall Band
A Texas stew of originals and unique arrangements of blues-based standards
FEBRUARY 27
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Anamieke Quinn Trio
A fresh, lyrical and quirky collection of art songs sprinkled with stirring ballads
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Mark Zubia and Los Guys
A heady mix of roots, country and classic pop traditions with rough-hewn charm and rock ‘n’ roll spirit
MARCH 6
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Nicole Pesce and Friends
Passionate and lightning-fast piano playing that spans every style imaginable from Mozart to Gershwin and ABBA to Lady Gaga
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Briza Brazil
Cool grooves, exotic rhythms and haunting Brazilian melodies
Sculpture Tour
Enjoy a free docent-guided tour of the sculptures in the park
MARCH 27
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
Classic and contemporary R&B, soul, rock, blues, funk and jazz
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Desert Gumbo
A spicy mix of R&B, cajun, zydeco, swing, calypso, reggae, delta blues and rock
APRIL 3
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Larry Redhouse Trio
Soul-stirring original music and unique interpretations of jazz standards
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Living Traditions Dance Troupe and Special Guests
A celebration of Native heritage featuring traditional and new song and dance with some unexpected twists
Sculpture Tour
Enjoy a free docent-guided tour of the sculptures in the park
SEASON SPONSORSHIP
The Arizona Republic is the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 2010–11 season media sponsor. Additional support is provided by Frontdoors.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant 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 always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or contact the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2 [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.
GROUP AND STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Attend with family and friends, or bring a group from your business, civic or religious organization. Save $4 per ticket and at least $30 in handling fees when purchasing 15 or more tickets to the same event (subject to availability; some restrictions apply). Instead of $2.50 per single ticket, the handling fee is only $7.50 total for group orders. Full-time students may purchase half-price tickets one hour before events/performances (subject to availability; limit one single ticket per full-time student; some restrictions apply). Must present current valid student I.D. in person at the patron services box office. No phone orders.
THE STORE
The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a unique selection of art-related merchandise, including handmade jewelry, imaginative toys, decorative objects from around the world, original furnishings for the home and office and music, books and greeting cards. Members receive a 10-percent discount, and gift-wrapping and shipping also are available. Purchases are tax-free and support the programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 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 performances (30 minutes after final curtain). Phone: (480) 874-4644.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
One of the premier performing-arts halls in the Western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is recognized for its diverse, high-quality presentations of classical and world music, dance, jazz and theater, educational programs and festivals, which serve more than 300,000 people annually. The Center is among the most important projects of architect Bennie Gonzales, who designed the 1975 adobe-inspired building as part of the Scottsdale Civic Center complex. A major renovation in 2009 by architect John Douglas modernized the Center’s main entrance and interiors. The cool and spacious Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium welcomes visitors and showcases Kana Tanaka’s radiant glass sculpture, Spirit of Camelback, commissioned by the Scottsdale Public Art Program. Known for its intimacy and comfort, the Center’s state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater envelopes with its warm, wood interiors and excellent acoustics, while its gently sloped seating and superior viewing connect audience and artist. Additional venues include the Center’s 137-seat Stage 2 theater and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. The Center is located on a lush, 21-acre urban park, a short walk from Scottsdale’s Old Town and gallery districts. Nearby attractions include Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE and Louise Nevelson’s Windows on the West sculptures as well as the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) with James Turrell’s Knight Rise skyspace.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is owned by the City of Scottsdale and, along with SMoCA and the Scottsdale Public Art Program, is managed by the nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council.
HOW TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Patron Services Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2
TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web: www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
E-mail: info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699
MEDIA CONTACT
Bill Thompson
Public Relations Manager
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: (480) 874-4626
E-mail: billt@sccarts.org
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