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Now in its 22nd season, Sunday A’Fair is a free afternoon mini-festival presented by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The event features 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 docent-guided tours of the sculptures on the Mall. Lawn chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and refreshments from Arcadia Farms are also available for purchase.
Sponsored by Scottsdale Insurance Company/Nationwide Foundation and APS.
A popular favorite among residents and visitors, Sunday A'Fair is a free afternoon arts festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Now in its 19th season, the event features 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 docent-guided tours of the sculptures on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase. Bring your family and friends and make it a Sunday A'Fair!
Sunday A’Fair
January 11, 18, 25, 2009
February 15, 22, 2009
March 1, 8, 15, 2009
April 5, 12, 2009
Sunday, noon–4:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Free admission
2009 SUNDAY A’FAIR SCHEDULE
JANUARY 11, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Kirsten Cuzick-Plambeck
Jazz vocalist Kirsten Cuzick-Plambeck delights audiences with her fresh, contemporary sound.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Alice Tatum
A fixture in the Phoenix music scene known for her amazing versatility, Alice Tatum has a repertoire of popular songs that includes rousing dance numbers, timeless standards and intimate ballads.
JANUARY 18, 2009 – PEACE & COMMUNITY DAY
A day of unity in conjunction with the Scottsdale Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Peace & Community Day is presented with Community Celebrating Diversity, the City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Unified School District.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Pete Pancrazi Quartet
Named by Downbeat Magazine as “one to watch” and “Jazz Guitar Player of the Year” in AzJazz Magazine’s 2000 Readers’ Poll, Pete Pancrazi delights audiences with his nimble guitar work and warm vocals.
1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Brother Outsider
Learn about the life and work of Bayard Rustin -- the man historians call the "unknown hero" of the civil rights movement -- through this free screening of the award-winningdocumentary Brother Outsider, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Bennett Singer. A visionary strategist and activist, a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr. and chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington, Rustin dared to live as an openly gay man during the fiercely homophobic 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Brother Outsider has won more than 25 awards and has been shown at the United Nations, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and for members of Congress. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dennis Rowland
A Valley jazz legend, vocalist Dennis Rowland toured with the Count Basie Orchestra, sharing the stage with icons such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett.
JANUARY 25, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Beggars Clothes
Called “introspective, upbeat and lively,” this guitar trio has won over audiences with its unique “Sonoran mountain jazz.”
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mark Zubia and Los Guys
The veteran leader of the Pistoleros and Los Guys, Mark Zubia draws on a heady mix of roots, country and classic pop traditions but never forsakes his rough-hewn charm and rock-and-roll spirit.
FEBRUARY 15, 2009 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMoCA!
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is 10 years young! Join us for this special celebration featuring hands-on art projects, a scavenger hunt, delicious birthday treats from Arcadia Farms, live music and more.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Miguel de Maria
Guitarist Miguel de Maria performs an elegant mix of flamenco, Spanish classical and South American music.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Khani Cole
A native of Milwaukee, Scottsdale vocalist Khani Cole has recorded critically acclaimed albums and toured the United States and Europe.
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Shelby James
Guitarist Shelby James merges traditional country and blues themes that celebrate the rich tapestry of American rock-n-roll.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
Voted the Valley’s “Best Blues Band” in 2000 by The Arizona Republic, Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns perform a mix of classic and contemporary R&B, soul, rock, funk and jazz.
MARCH 1, 2009
Noon–4:30 p.m.
Guerrero Family and Axé Capoeira Arizona
This special performance by the talented Guerrero family includes virtuoso violinist and vocalist Quetzal Guerrero and members of the popular Latin dance band Zúm Zúm Zúm, along with an exhilarating display of Brazilian dance moves by Axé Capoeira Arizona.
MARCH 8, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
The Almost Faymus Band
A Valley favorite, The Almost Faymus Band performs acoustic rock with a southwestern flavor.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
Together since 1994, Big Nick & the Gila Monsters play good-time, partying blues with style and a touch of attitude.
MARCH 15, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Black Velvet Band
This charming ensemble celebrates Celtic culture with jigs, reels, airs, ballads and a dash of humor.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bríd Dower
Vocalist Bríd Dower developed her singing talents performing on the streets and in local pubs in her native Ireland.
APRIL 5, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Don Maloney
An innovative seven- and eight-string guitarist, Don Maloney weaves captivating melodies through inviting harmonies over sophisticated grooves.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dyno Glides
Another Sunday A’Fair favorite, the Dyno Glides blend classic ‘50s-era rockabilly swing and rock-n-roll to create a high-energy, entertaining show.
APRIL 12, 2009
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Chris Alcaraz
Building on a roots-rock foundation, Chris Alcaraz’ high-spirited tunes jangle and grind with powerful, distinctive hooks and shimmering vocal harmonies in an utterly modern yet timeless collection of music.
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Walt Richardson & The Peaceful Warriors
Known as the godfather of the Valley’s reggae scene, Walt Richardson is a captivating class act whose music is infused with folk, blues and world rhythms.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale , four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road . The amphitheater is located on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main Street . 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 .
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