West Valley Arts Council

• 2007/08 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
• EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY
• Friday • Nov. 2 • 8PM
• Copper Canyon Performing Arts Center
  9126 W. Camelback Road, Glendale
• (NW corner of 91st Ave. & Camelback Road)
• $30 ADULT/ $8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• You´ve heard opera, and you´ve heard rock-but you´ve never heard opera rock! This powerhouse five-piece band, string quartet, and two outstanding vocalists bring the towering emotion and timeless musicality of opera into the 21st century. With inventive, hard-hitting arrangements of the music´s greatest hits including "La donna è mobile," "Habanera," and "Nessun dorma," East Village Opera Company´s fresh and unconventional fusion of rock and opera is exhilarating. Puccini would be proud
• Listen to the East Village Opera Company!

• AZ JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA
• Friday • Nov. 16 • 8PM
• Theater Works
  8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria
• $23 ADULT/$8 STUDENT (must show ID)
• TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
• Delight in an evening of jazz and swing music with, Arizona ´s first all-pro orchestra. This performance pays homage to the musical kings of the 1930's and 40's with one night of toe-tapping music and swing dancing. Relive the era of Duke Ellington, Bennie Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie and more! Under the direction of seasoned trumpeter Fred Forney, the 17-piece big band promises stellar arrangements and memorable harmonies by the Valley´s finest jazz musicians and soloists.

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• LA PASTORELA: THE SHEPHERDS' ODYSSEY
• Saturday • Dec. 8 • 7PM
• Copper Canyon Performing Arts Center
  9126 W. Camelback Road, Glendale
• $10 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• Full of music, dance, and comedy, this Mexican-flavored tale of a shepherds’ pilgrimage to see baby Jesus is steeped in centuries-old traditions and surges with messages of hope and brotherhood—a perfect reminder of what the holiday season is all about. Valley artist Zarco Gurrero stars as El Diablo in this new adaptation of the famous biblical story. The evening includes an outdoor mercado with local vendors from the Calaca Cultural Center and the Phoenix Fridas selling arts and crafts.

                                                    Just added! Second show. Dec 9/5PM--Veteran's Park in Tolleson

• HOLIDAY CONCERT: An evening with the Palestrina Singers & West Valley Childrens' Choir


• Saturday • Dec. 15 • 7PM
• Sonoran Plaza, Sun City Grand
  19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise
• $15 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• Enjoy the spirit of the Holiday Season with the Palestrina Singers, the Southwest Valley´s first professional choral ensemble, under the direction of Matthew S. Sprinkle. This spectacular holiday concert includes a special performance by the West Valley Children´s Choir.

• DENNIS ROWLAND AND THE EXTREME DECIBEL BIG BAND
  


• Saturday • Feb. 16 • 8PM
• Sonoran Plaza, Sun City Grand
  19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise
• $20 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• The New York Times raves "What Mr. Rowland dispenses should be sold at drugstores!" Valley favorite Dennis Rowland performs one night of unforgettable music with his Extreme Decibel Band. From 1977 to 1984, Rowland toured the world with the Count Basie Orchestra, sharing the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Tony Bennett. His rich and creamy baritone voice compliments jazz standards and contemporary tunes with dexterous spontaneity.

• CHRIS BURTON JACOME
• Friday • Feb. 22 • 8PM
• PebbleCreek Renaissance Theater
  16222 W. Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear
• $20 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• Ole! Savor the passion of Spain with a soul stirring evening of music by Valley flamenco guitar virtuoso Chris Burton Jácome. When not performing solo, Jácome can be found on stage with CALO FLAMENCO: Ballet de Martín Gaxiola, the largest flamenco group in the United States. He has studied with the greatest flamenco performers in the world. His intoxicating melodies and flawless technique can be heard on the Emmy Award Winning PBS television special: "Flamenco."

• THE SECOND CITY TOURING COMPANY
  “One Nation, Under Blog”


• Friday • Mar. 14 • 8PM
• Copper Canyon Performing Arts Center
  9126 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale
• $24 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• This legendary improvisational comedy troupe is best known as a major source for cast members of Saturday Night Live: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey – just to name a few. Second City Touring Company has been bringing laughter and joy to packed houses throughout North America for the last 40 years. Get ready to enjoy hilarious comedy by the best sketch ensemble in the U.S.!

• PACIFICO DANCE COMPANY
• Friday • Mar. 28 • 8PM
• Millennium High School
  14802 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Goodyear
• $18 ADULT/$8 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• Celebrate Mexico´s history in this vibrant melding of music and dance. California´s premiere folklórico dance ensemble has been bringing the magic and excitement of live performances to audiences world-wide for more than thirteen years. Pacifico Dance Company continues to revolutionize and legitimize Mexican folk dance through a unique and impressive repertoire, preserving age-old works while developing original and innovative choreographies that test the boundaries of this established art form.

• HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR
• Presented in partnership w/ Music and the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas Church
• Friday • Apr. 18 • 7:30PM
• St. Thomas Aquinas Church
  13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale
• $75 VIP (includes admission and artist reception)
• $25 ADULT/$10 STUDENT BUY TICKETS
• As one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, these cultural ambassadors have performed for the likes of Nelson Mandela, the Pope, Paul McCartney, U2, and Diana Ross! Sharing its message of love, peace and harmony with thousands of people, the Choir includes the finest singers and musicians from Harlem´s black churches who perform songs of inspiration that touch the depths of the soul and raise spirits to angelic heights.

• ESTRELLA'S GOODYEAR
  SYMPHONY POPS CONCERT
• Sunday • Apr. 27 • Gates Open: 4PM
• Estrella's Lakeside Amphitheatre
  10300 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear
• $20 ADULT/$15 STUDENT/$5 (10 and under) BUY TICKETS
• Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and enjoy an evening of classical and popular music under a canopy of stars with The Phoenix Symphony. A West Valley family favorite, this event promises fun for all ages with a pre-concert performance by the Symphonic Winds, children´s area and a spectacular fireworks finale. This year's theme "Fiesta de Estrella " includes classics like Copland's El Salon Mexico, Gershwin's Mexican Dance, and other South-of-the-border festive favorites.

                                                    No alcoholic beverages/glass containers/pets (except for special

                                                    assistance animals).

• MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
• Saturday • Jun. 14 • 3PM & 7PM
• Millennium High School Auditorium
  14802 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Goodyear
• $10 ADULT/$8 STUDENT/$5 (10 and under)
• Experience the magic of theater as West Valley students star in a full-scale modern musical production of a classic children´s tale with a twist! On Monday, they´re cast as characters. By Saturday, they´ve gained character-the kind that really counts. Complete with professionally designed scenery and costumes, the performance is a culmination of a week-long residency led by the internationally acclaimed troupe.