West Valley Arts Council
Arts Season 2006-2007
Season
WVAC Events, Native Festival and Sponsors
West Valley Arts Center Calendar of Events
November 6, 2011, 3pm
Alturas
$10 Adult/$2 Student
Marley Park adult residents 50% off (w/key fob)
From the heart of South America, Alturas brings to lifethe rich heritage of the Inca and Aymara cultures. With a unique repertoire of international sounds, this not-to-be missed performance will open your eyes, ears, and hearts to the richness and vitality of South American folk music.
Outdoor concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
Dress for the season. Not pets. No alcohol.
Sponsors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, CALA Alliance
January 8, 2012, 3pm
The Santan Swing Band
$10 Adult/$2 Student
Marley Park adult residents 50% off (w/key fob)
The Santan Swing Band delights with the exciting sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and more!
Outdoor concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
Dress for the season. Not pets. No alcohol.
Sponsors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, CALA Alliance
February 5, 2012, 3pm
John Francis
$10 Adult/$2 Student
Hailing from Nashville, this uber-talented singer-songwriter has shared the stage with Ray Lamontagne, Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Suzanne Vega, Aimee Mann, Arlo Guthrie, and more His current release, The Better Angels, spans the landscape of the human heart, and the heart of America. The album is roots/folk/rock revelation, rooted in American soil. The Better Angels was produced by John Carter Cash in the legendary Cash Cabin and features Rachael Yamagata is featured on vocals
Outdoor concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
Dress for the season. Not pets. No alcohol.
Sponsors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, CALA Alliance
February 19, 2012, 3pm
BATA IRE
$10 Adult/$2 Student
Steeped in tradition and musical experience, BATA IRE ( bah-tah EE-ray) borrows from the ancient repertoire of Bata, Rumba, Iyesa, Makuta, Samba, Batucada, and countless other traditions. Fronted by the rich voice of Lauren Winston, and bandleader and legendary percussionist Emilio Caruso, this Phoenix group features Cuban and Brazilian percussion coupled with funky guitar, bass, and vibraphone.
Outdoor concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
Dress for the season. Not pets. No alcohol.
Sponsors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, CALA Alliance
March 25, 2012, 3pm
Big Nick & The Gila Monsters
West Valley Arts Council
$10 adult/$2 student
April 22, 2012, 3pm
Dry River Yacht Club
$10 Adult/$2 Student
The Dry River Yacht Club brings acoustic symphony, indie rock to the West Valley.
May 6, 2012, 3pm
The Walt Richardson Group
Based out of Tempe, Walt Richardson is one of the most talented and influential musicians in the Valley. Since the 1970's, he has entertained and inspired audiences who have come to love his songs and arrangements of pop, folk, world, and reggae tunes.
Outdoor concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
Dress for the season. Not pets. No alcohol.
Sponsors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, CALA Alliance
May 20, 2012
The Phoenix Symphony Comes to Goodyear
Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway
4pm Gates Open 5pmSymphonic Winds 7pm The Phoenix Symphony
GENERAL ADMISSION BLANKET/LAWN CHAIR SEATING
$20 adult/$15 student/$15 Goodyear resident, $5 (10 and under)
$75 VIP special seating, hors d'oeuvres, and buffet dinner
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and enjoy an evening of popular and classical
music under a canopy of stars with The Phoenix Symphony.
No alcohol, glass, or pets (except for special assistance animals).
Summer 2012
Missoula Children’s Theatre
$10 Adult/$8 Student/$5 Child
Experience the magic of theater as West Valley students star in a full-scale 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 ad costumes, the performance is a culmination of a week-long residency led by the internationally acclaimed troupe.