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live music
nakama, goodyear
sayonora sundays @ nakama lounge 6-10pm
house music, eclectic world grooves and soulful sounds by joseph mercado
concerts (music/dance)
March 29, 7:30pm
Joyce Yang, Piano
Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ
May 9, 3pm
Amazing Grace II
American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City
theater
February 26-April 11
CATS
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 85382
March 12-28
Johnny Guitar
Theater Works 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria AZ 85345
exhibitions
ongoing
Arizona Art Alliance Gallery at Skye Fine Dining
Arizona Art Alliance is now showing over 60 pieces of original paintings, photography
and sculpture in this revolving, year-round exhibit at the sumptuously modern Skye Fine
Dining and Entertainment, the largest privately owned entertainment supper club in Arizona, which also features live music and dancing seven nights a week.
ongoing
Twilight Gallery
Wednesday, 4-7pm, in conjunction with the Twilight Farmers Market
Citadelle Plaza, Glendale
Avondale, Then and Now
Estrella Mountain Community College
Photography Student Show
February 22-April 1
Javelinas: Knowing our Neighbor
October 17, 2009-September 1, 2010, Deer Valley Rock Art Center
A lively exhibit of artwork starring our desert neighbors, the javelinas.
festivals
5 – 8pm
Art Walks on Western Avenue in Avondale
Presented by Art League West the third Friday of every month
Refreshments, vendors, live music, wine tastings and more!
March 27, 9-Noon
12th Annual Spring Celebration
Town of Buckeye Annual Spring Celebration
Earl Edgar Recreational Facility
Come join Mr. & Mrs. Bunny for a hippity-hoppin’ time! There will be fun for the whole family including a bunny photo patch, petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, an egg hunt filled with candy, and craft vendors. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! Adults will have the opportunity to mingle in our Buckeye Business Meet & Greet Area to gather information from local businesses. Food down “Bunny Brunch Boulevard” will be available for purchase and carnival games down “Cottontail Lane will be available for a minimum cost of 50 cents per game.
lectures/discussions/signings
March 16, 3pm
Three Rivers Historical Society Meeting
190 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 117, Goodyear
Guest Speaker: Pat Martin
Biography and History of Dr. J K Martin in the West Valley
Also, Denise and Sally Kiko Goodyear Book Signing and Sale
Proceeds benefits Thress Rivers Historical Society
receptions
March 19, 4:30-6pm
Photographer Elizabeth Joy Kimes
Joshua Hong DDS Art Gallery
750 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 10, Goodyear, AZ
Exclusive meet and great, hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided by AUGIES.
workshops/classes (all disciplines)
March 15-19
West Valley Arts Council Spring Break Arts Camp
March 19, 12-12:45pm
Bunny Boxes & Bookmarks w/Elizabeth Joy Kimes
Ages 8 and up
$15
Info/Registration: Triplethreat Dance Studio, 701 E. Western Avenue, Suite C
Avondale, AZ 85323
623.337.5204
March 19, 1-2pm
Easter Paper Crafting w/Elizabeth Joy Kimes
Ages 12 and up
$25
Info/Registration: Triplethreat Dance Studio, 701 E. Western Avenue, Suite C
Avondale, AZ 85323
623.337.5204
March 18 & 19, 2010, 9am-4pm
Rice-Paper Collage and Mixed Media Workshop
$100 (fee includes rice paper packets). Participants must bring watercolor and watermedia supplies
and paper.
Enrollment limited to 10 students. Workshop Flyer (PDF)
623.487.4031
In this unique and creative watermedia workshop, students will learn how to jump start their
paintings and find the creative flow of images leading to paintings that express both emotion
and beauty in a way they never thought possible. Excellent for both beginners and advanced
painters in watercolor and acrylic. Introduction to “Inner Painting” techniques and processes.
Birt's Bistro & Bookstore
16752 N. Greasewood Street
Surprise, AZ 85374
March 27, 11:30am-2:30pm
The Art of Roasting
Home Cooking Classes with Chef Michael
Prepare a beautiful herb crusted filet or salmon on a bed of sauteed baby bok choy, wih pan
seared grape tomatoes. Also pan roasted rack of lamb with carmelized vegetables.
Paired with fresh watermelon, calamata olive, and feta cheese salad. Served with a
sweet basil, lemon and fennel vinegrette. Finish with syrup and honey baked pears and whipped
cream.
RSVP/Prepay $35.00 per person by March 20, Call Norma at 623.680.0538 or email