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             PHOTO: ALVIN AILEY ® AMERICAN DANCE THEATER’S JACQUELIN HARRIS.
                                                    PHOTO BY DARIO CALMESE.
2023 MIDSEASON BROCHURE - Mesa Arts Center
SERIES SPONSOR

                                                   NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: ADAPTATION
                                                   ALIZÉ CARRÈRE | ENVIRONMENTAL ANTHROPOLOGIST & FILMMAKER
                                                   WED, JAN 18 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $31 - $45
                                                   Explore the remarkable ways people around the world are adapting to our changing planet
                                                   with environmental anthropologist and filmmaker Alizé Carrère. From the floating gardens of

 Photo Credit: © Sally Gee
                              JAN 18               Bangladesh to the ice pyramids of northern India, Carrère offers a hopeful look at the resilience,
                                                   perseverance and innovation of humankind under even the most difficult of conditions.

CLASSICAL MUSIC INSIDE OUT:
AWADAGIN PRATT AND THE MAXWELL QUARTET
THU, JAN 19 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $30 - $42
Pianist Awadagin Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances
in recital and with symphony orchestras. The Maxwell Quartet, one of the world's top young
chamber ensembles, is equally at home in the folk music of their native Scotland. Together, the
artists will perform "Clouds" by Eleanor Alberga, Haydn String Quartet Op 77 no. 1 in G major,
Dvořák String Quartet No. 13 in G Major and more.                                                       JAN 19
Sponsored by Bill Passey and Maria Silva

                                                   AN EVENING WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON
                                                   SAT, JAN 21 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $60 - $175
                                                   Mesa Arts Center presents an evening with legendary singer-songwriter, record producer,
                                                   record executive and co-founder of Motown Records, Smokey Robinson, on Saturday,
                                                   January 21. Hear the top forty hits, including “Shop Around,” “Tears of a Clown,”
                                                   “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Cruisin'” and more.
                              JAN 21

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH RICCARDO MUTI
SUN, JAN 22 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $65 - $215
Since September 2010, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has been under the baton of
renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti. This program is a rare opportunity to see one of
the world’s leading orchestras in the extraordinary and acoustically excellent 1,510 seat Ikeda
Theater. Recordings by CSO have earned an astounding 63 GRAMMY® awards.
CSO PERFORMANCE PROGRAM:
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture | BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8                                                JAN 22          Photo Credit: Todd Rosenberg Photography
LIADOV: The Enchanted Lake | MUSSORGSKY: Pictures from an Exhibition
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EMMET COHEN TRIO
                                                            MON, JAN 23 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $42
                                                            Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen was recognized as a prodigy
                                                            at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique and
                                                            concept. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette and an extensive repertoire,
                                                            Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.
 Photo Credit: Gabriela Gabrielaa
                                        JAN 23

PILOBOLUS | BIG FIVE OH!
FRI, JAN 27 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $32 - $52
For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions
sideways and brings its past into the future. As fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus –that feisty
arts organism– puts the “Oh!” in BIG FIVE OH! and continues to morph its way thrillingly
into audiences’ hearts and minds. The celebration includes signature works from vintage
classics to their trend setting innovative work in shadow.                                                              JAN 27                          Photo Credit: Juliana Sohn

       M E SA A R T S CEN TER FOU NDATI ON GAL A
                                                                                     PRESENTED BY:                   SUPPORTED BY:

                                                                                     ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BY:
     Featuring a Concert by Motown Legend Smokey Robinson
                                    Sat, Jan 21 | 5:30 PM
     A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mesa Arts Center
    Foundation and Mesa Arts Center’s Engagement Programs.
 $500 | Premium Seating & Gala Ticket
 Includes excellent Center Orchestra Premium seating to An Evening with
 Smokey Robinson, Preshow Cocktail Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres
 with an appearance by Smokey Robinson and a post-show Dessert Reception.
 $250 | Premium Donor Ticket
 Includes excellent Center Orchestra Premium seating to An Evening
                                                                                       Paula Gibson • Debby & Mike Elliott • Rose & Brian Hanne • Patricia & Bill Naumann
 with Smokey Robinson, preshow VIP Lounge access, special gift,
                                                                                       Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation • Chris & Tom Rhodes • Dr. Ralph & Marilyn Wilson
 one complimentary drink ticket and light refreshments.
                                                                                           Brenda & Charlie Gregory • Vern Mathern & Janice Parker • Jo & Don Wilson
 Reserve tickets at MesaArtsCenter.com or call 480-644-6604.
2023 MIDSEASON BROCHURE - Mesa Arts Center
KATHLEEN TURNER | FINDING MY VOICE
                                                     SAT, FEB 18 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $54 - $84 | VIP AVAILABLE
                                                     A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a true Hollywood legend on stage, Kathleen Turner:
                                                     Finding My Voice is a deeply personal show packed with humor, great music and one-of-a-kind
                                                     insights spanning her extensive and exciting career. Kathleen Turner croons hits showcasing
                                                     her trademark husky voice, including “Let’s Fall in Love,” “On the Street Where You Live” and
                                                     “Every Time We Say Goodbye” while sharing behind-the-scenes stories of her illustrious career
                               FEB 18                in Hollywood.

ITZHAK PERLMAN RECITAL WITH ROHAN DE SILVA
SUN, FEB 19 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $50 - $115
Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded to a classical musician. Beloved for his
charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who
respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music,
which he communicates.
                                                                                                         FEB 19               Photo Credit: © Masterclass.com

                                                     HOME FREE: ROAD SWEET ROAD TOUR
                                                     WED, FEB 22 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $24.50 - $49.50 | VIP AVAILABLE
                                                     Presented in partnership with Emporium Presents
                                                     Join us for a perfect evening mixed with upbeat, Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western
                                                     standards, incredible harmony and quick witted humor when Home Free returns to Mesa Arts
                                                     Center on February 22! The band will be bringing new music from an all original recording
                               FEB 22                project, So Long Dixie.

THE MOTH MAINSTAGE
THU, FEB 23 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $33 - $48
The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. We celebrate the ability of true, personal
storytelling to illuminate both the diversity and commonality of human experience. Our work
allows people all over the world and from all walks of life to share their stories on stage in front
of a live audience.
                                                                                                         FEB 23                     Photo Credit: Laura Partain
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PENN & TELLER
                                                     FRI, FEB 24 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $46 - $86
                                                     For over 40 years Penn & Teller have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste—by
                                                     redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. The duo
                                                     has enjoyed sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, EMMY-winning TV specials and hundreds
                                                     of outrageous appearances on everything from Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to Colbert,
                                                     Modern Family to Top Chef. Currently, they have a hit series called Penn & Teller: Fool Us! for
    SOLD OUT                  FEB 24                 The CW Network, on which up-and-comers and magic veterans try to fool Penn & Teller for a
                                                     chance to star in the pair's hit Las Vegas stage show.

OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT
SAT, FEB 25 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $40 - $85
Our Planet Live in Concert combines HD cinematography with all-new orchestrations by
Oscar®-winning composer Steven Price performed by a live onstage orchestra. A journey of
discovery across our planet featuring narration by legendary broadcaster David Attenborough,
this mesmerizing concert is a celebration of the planet we call home – welcoming audiences
to be fully immersed into the wonders of earth’s wildlife and their habitats. Part of the
profits from the Our Planet Live project will be donated to WWF’s education and awareness                FEB 25
initiatives.

                                                     COCO MONTOYA CELEBRATES ALBERT COLLINS
                                                     WITH RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
                                                     SUN, FEB 26 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $44
                                                     Blues music guitarist, singer and songwriter Coco Montoya is revered for his ability to move
                                                     from subtly melodic guitar playing to slash-and-burn pyrotechnics. Ronnie Baker Brooks has
                                                     been performing the blues since he was 12 years old sharing the stage with the likes of Eric
                                                     Clapton, B.B. King and more. This show features two one-hour sets where the Coco Montoya
                               FEB 26                Band (including Ronnie Baker Brooks) celebrate Blues Legend Albert Collins.

CLASSICAL MUSIC INSIDE OUT: ZUILL BAILEY
CELEBRATING THE BACH CELLO SUITES
THU, MAR 2 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $30 - $42
Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a distinguished soloist,
recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher. In 2021, Zuill released The Complete Bach Cello Suites
and will Celebrate the Bach Cello Suites during his performance at Mesa Arts Center.
Sponsored by Bill Passey and Maria Silva                                                                 MAR 2
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THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS
                                                  FRI, MAR 3 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $45
                                                  The Queen’s Cartoonists (TQC) perform music from cartoons! TQC’s performances are
                                                  perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. The band matches the energy of the
                                                  cartoons, leading the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental
                                                  mayhem and comedy. Projections of animated films dazzle the audience, while the band
                                                  re-creates original soundtracks note-for-note or writes their own fresh compositions to
 Photo Credit: Lindsey Thoeng
                                MAR 3             modern pieces.

MANIA THE ABBA TRIBUTE
SAT, MAR 4 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $25 - $55
Presented in partnership with Emporium Presents
From London’s West End to Las Vegas, MANIA the ABBA tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA)
remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. In an exhilarating, two-hour recreation of
one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s.
This includes all of the uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the
iconic Swedish band, with fantastic costumes, staging, lighting and effects.                           MAR 4

                                                  DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE 2023 TOUR
                                                  SUN, MAR 5 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $45 - $95 | VIP AVAILABLE
                                                  Presented in partnership with Live Nation
                                                  America’s favorite dance show is back on tour! See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-
                                                  new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, PLUS special guest stars!
                                                  With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent and non-stop entertainment, it’s sure
                                MAR 5             to be an unforgettable night full of all the magic of the TV show and more!

                                                                                                      STOMP
                                                                                                      Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas
                                                                                                      © Steve McNicholas
STOMP
MAR 9 - 12 | TIMES VARY | IKEDA THEATER | $38 - $68
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at
STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance
blended together in one electrifying rhythm. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
                                                                                                       MAR 9-12
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THE BLACK VIOLIN EXPERIENCE
                                                  FRI, MAR 17 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $42 - $68
                                                  Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin).
                                                  Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend
                                                  of classical and hip-hop, often described as "classical boom," music to overcome stereotypes
                                                  while encouraging people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds to join together to break
                           MAR 17                 down cultural barriers.

                                                                                                                                      SERIES SPONSOR

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: T. REX RISES
LINDSAY ZANNO | PALEONTOLOGIST
WED, MAR 22 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $31 - $45
Presented in partnership with Arizona Museum of Natural History
How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 67 million years ago?
Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answer. Each year she spends several
months on expedition, scouring the badlands of western North America in search of clues.
Join Dr. Zanno for a fascinating look at how a global climate crisis during the Cretaceous
                                                                                                       MAR 22                 Photo Credit: © Jorge Gonzalez

changed the course of evolution for this prehistoric tyrant and its ancestors.

                                                  STAYIN’ ALIVE | ONE NIGHT OF THE BEE GEES
                                                  FRI, MAR 24 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $20 - $65
                                                  Presented in partnership with Emporium Presents
                                                  STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen
                                                  video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six-
                                                  piece band and huge venues with a 62-piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential
                                                  tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender
                           MAR 24                 subtleties of the human voice!

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN
FRI, MAR 31 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $45 - $90
In his multimedia show, composer Alan Menken leads audiences on a journey through more
than thirty years of hit songs, movies and musicals - The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty & the
Beast, Enchanted, Tangled and more! In his first one-man show, the legendary storyteller sings
some of his best-loved tunes while accompanying himself on the piano, and through video and
a multimedia experience, shares the secrets of his journey from “Sesame Street” to premiering
three simultaneous shows on Broadway.                                                                  MAR 31
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CLASSICAL MUSIC INSIDE OUT: EROICA TRIO
                                                     THU, APR 6 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $30 - $42
                                                     Eroica Trio is Erika Nickrenz (piano), Sara Parkins (violin) and Sara Sant’Ambrogio (cello).
                                                     The Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio enraptures audiences with flawless technical virtuosity,
                                                     irresistible enthusiasm and sensual elegance. Their performance will include a broad range of
                                                     repertoire spanning hundreds of years as well as the quintessential “Eroica” programs with an
                                                     eclectic mix of exclusive, original arrangements and pieces composed for them.
                                 APR 6               Sponsored by Bill Passey and Maria Silva

ALVIN AILEY® AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
FRI & SAT, APR 7 & 8 | 8:00PM | IKEDA THEATER | $44 - $68
Celebrating over 60 years of unparalleled artistry, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater never
fails to remind us of the power of dance to bring people together. These dancers dazzle with
their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy and bring audiences to their feet
at every performance. The ground-breaking, forward-thinking company returns with new
and classic works, including founder Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations, the “Ailey gift that
somehow keeps on giving” (The New York Times).
Robert Battle - Artistic Director                                                                        APR 7 & 8                 Photo Credit: Dario Calmese

Matthew Rushing - Associate Artistic Director

                                 SERIES SPONSOR

                                                     NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: IMPROBABLE ASCENT
                                                     MAUREEN BECK | PARACLIMBER
                                                     WED, APR 12 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $31 - $45
                                                     Paraclimber Maureen Beck learned how to rock climb one-handed through trial and error— one
                                                     of her early adaptive climbing innovations involved taping a metal ladle to her arm. It wasn’t
                                                     long before she was tackling some of the hardest climbs by a one-handed athlete, securing two

 Photo Credit: © Kris Ugarriza
                                 APR 12              world championships in the process. With her trademark humor and wit, this 2019 National
                                                     Geographic Adventurer of the Year will chronicle her journey as one of the foremost leaders in
                                                     the sport of paraclimbing.

SIMPLY THREE
SAT, APR 15 | 8:00 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $34 - $45
Simply Three returns to Mesa Arts Center with stunning visuals and exhilarating new music.
This classically trained string trio destroys boundaries and pushes limits by adding their flair and
innovation to popular arrangements and new compositions. Watch Simply Three shred strings
before your eyes with a full visual show featuring rock, pop and original music in a way you’ve
never heard before.                                                                                      APR 15
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UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
                                                     TUE, APR 25 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $36 - $44
                                                     “Moderation in all things, including Moderation!” The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain gives
                                                     you more. There’s music, irreverent wit and wicked fun transcending language and nationality;
                                                     a requiem for rock and popular culture. Rebels: lasting longer than the Beatles and Led Zep,
                                                     with more gigs than the Rolling Stones, funnier than the Berlin Philharmonic, rocking harder
                             APR 25                  than Dwayne Johnson, the UOGB brings you “One Plucking Thing After Another.”

RIVERDANCE | 25 YEARS OF RIVERDANCE
MAY 3 - 7 | TIMES VARY | IKEDA THEATER | $38 - $78
For over 25 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of
Riverdance. A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world
over for its thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Immerse yourself in
the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance – beloved by fans of all ages.
                                                                                                         MAY 3 - 7

                                                     CROWDED HOUSE
                                                     WED, MAY 10 | 7:30 PM | IKEDA THEATER | $50 - $128 | VIP AVAILABLE
                                                     Presented in partnership with Live Nation
                                                     Crowded House is a much-loved vehicle for the songwriting talents of Neil Finn. Formed in
                                                     Melbourne, Australia in 1985 out of the ashes of New Zealand's Split Enz by Neil, Paul Hester
                                                     and Nick Seymour, their eponymous self-titled debut album on Capitol Records went on to
                                                     global success with the hits “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong.” Those songs
                             MAY 10                  and many that followed are still resonating with audiences today, the former being one of the
                                                     most covered songs of the last 20 years.

JOEY ALEXANDER
SAT, MAY 20 | 7:30 PM | PIPER THEATER | $50 - $60
Mentored by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis, Joey Alexander is the
brightest light in jazz piano – a young star whose expressive range and musical maturity at age
18 is astounding to behold. He returns with music from his sixth album and 2022 Mack Avenue
debut, Origin, backed by a superlative trio including bassist Kris Funn and drummer John Davis.
                                                                                                         MAY 20
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MESA ARTS CENTER
                                                                                                              ART STUDIOS
                                                                                                              SUMMER 2023 REGISTRATION
                                                                                                              BEGINS TUE, APR 11 | NOON
                                                                                                              Explore Mesa Arts Center’s visual and
MESA ARTS CENTER                                                                                              performing art studios! Spark your creativity
AND MIX CENTER                                                                                                with a class in ceramics, watercolors,
MAR 9 – 11                                                                                                    printmaking, glass, metal sculpture and more!
Mesa Arts Center and ASU’s Herberger                                                                          MESAARTSCENTER.COM/CLASSES
Institute for Design and the Arts presents
                                                                                                              SUMMER ARTS CAMPS!
the inaugural Spark Youth Media Festival
                                                                                                              Summer Camp programs are designed
(SYMF) celebrating youth stories through
                                                                                                              to provide unique and engaging arts
a wide range of digital media. The event
                                             Jim S. Smoote II, Anok, 2022, Hand quilted, acrylic on cotton,
                                                                                                              experiences for youth, pre-teens and teens
will take place at both Mesa Arts Center     silk, fabric, machine pieced cotton, 48 x 45 inches.             in our state-of-the-art studio classrooms.
and ASU's MIX Center, in a partnership
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including digital media faculty/experts      MESA CONTEMPORARY
and faculty from the Sidney Poitier New      ARTS MUSEUM                                                      ARTS IN SERVICE
American Film School.                                                                                         Arts in Service is generously funded by The
                                             SPRING 2023
                                                                                                              Boeing Company, Salt River Pima Maricopa
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY AZ                    RECEPTION & OPENING
                                                                                                              Indian Community, Mid-America Arts
SUN, APR 23 | 2:30 - 9:00 PM                 FRI, FEB 10 | 7 - 10 PM
                                                                                                              Alliance and National Endowment for the
                                             This spring, in addition to the patron favorite
ALLIANCE PAVILION                                                                                             Arts. Mesa Art Center’s Arts in Service
                                             Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition, Mesa
ADMISSION IS FREE                                                                                             program provides creative pathways for
                                             Contemporary Arts Museum is proud to
                                                                                                              veterans and service members to use studio
                                             feature the portraits of Chicago quilter Jim
                                                                                                              arts experiences in reaching their personal
                                             S. Smoote II and Phoenix collagist Sebastiao
                                                                                                              goals.
                                             Pereira as well as the nature inspired works
                                                                                                              Summer 2023 Arts in Service Class
                                             of Tucson woodblock printmaker Brooke
                                                                                                              Registration begins Fri, Apr 7 | Noon
                                             Molla, mixed media artist Michelle Stuhl
                                                                                                              MESAARTSCENTER.COM/ARTSINSERVICE
                                             and woodworker Howard Werner, who split
                                             their time between Arizona and New York.
                                             Admission to the MCA Museum is FREE.
                                             MESAARTSCENTER.COM/MUSEUM

                                             THE STORE
SPRING OUT TO LUNCH
                                             Find one-of-a-kind art and unique gifts at
CONCERT SERIES
                                             The Store at Mesa Arts Center, an Artists
THURSDAYS, FEB 23 – MAR 30                   Cooperative Gallery. The Store is closed July
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | FREE                    and August.
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ENGAGEMENT                                                                             FOUNDING
MABEL                                                                                  R E S I D E N T C O M PA N I E S
Mesa Arts Center takes community                                                       & * R E S I D E N T C O M PA N Y
engagement on the road with MABEL the
Mobile Art Based Engagement Lab. MABEL                                                 BALLET ETUDES
is an adaptable and flexible creative space                                            Stay tuned for shows and dates!
and pop-up arts center on wheels with                                                  EAST VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE
activities meant to create connections on                                              The Frog Prince, A Children’s Musical
the spot, prompt discussion, catalyze change                                           Feb 16 – 26, 2023
and spark creativity through the arts.                                                 The Little Mermaid | Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2023
MESAARTSCENTER.COM/MABEL                       BECOME A MEMBER                         Beauty and The Beast | Jun 15 – 25, 2023
                                               EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS!                MESA ENCORE THEATRE
                                                 • Advance notice & presales           Noises Off | Jan 13 – 29, 2023
                                                   for Performing Live shows           The Addams Family | Mar 3 – 19, 2023
                                                 • Special Member-only events          The Odd Couple | Mar 31 – Apr 16, 2023
                                                                                       9 to 5 | May 19 – Jun 4, 2023
                                                   and VIP receptions
                                                                                       METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY
                                                 • 10% off art studio classes
                                                                                       MYS Winter Concert | Mar 1, 2023
                                                 • 10% discount at The Store           MYS Spring Concert | May 2, 2023
THE COLLECTIVE                                 Join today at:                          *SALT RIVER BRASS
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP                            MESAARTSCENTER.COM/JOINTHECIRCLE        All that Jazz | Feb 26, 2023
The Collective is a certificate program                                                Spring has Sprung | Apr 2, 2023
building leadership skills through creative
                                                                                       SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE CO.
thinking and engaged practice. Sessions
are brought to you in partnership with local                                           Antony & Cleopatra | Mar 17 – Apr 1, 2023
experts in leadership and creativity and                                               Ben Johnson’s The Alchemist | Apr 13 – 16,
the Mesa Arts Center Engagement team.                                                  2023 | Taliesin West
Applications for the 2024 Collective cohort                                            Much Ado About Nothing | May 18 – 21,
are available September 2023.                                                          2023 | Taliesin West
MESAARTSCENTER.COM/THECOLLECTIVE                                                       SYMPHONY OF THE SOUTHWEST
                                                                                       Mozart, Arutiunian & Kodaly - Classical
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION NIGHT                                                            Meets Neoclassical | Feb 18, 2023
SAVE THE DATE!                                                                         Brahms, Debussy, Liszt, Bernstein, Smetana
AUG 17 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM                                                                & Gilere - Romantic Favorites for April
PIPER THEATER | FREE                                                                   Fools | Apr 1, 2023
Get a sneak peek at our arts and culture       VOLUNTEERS                              YOUTH SYMPHONY
offerings for schools at Mesa Arts Center’s    Volunteer at MAC! Make friends. Earn    OF THE SOUTHWEST
teacher appreciation event.                    rewards. Gain experience in the arts.   Feb 13, 2023
MESAARTSCENTER.COM/EDAPPRECIATION              MESAARTSCENTER.COM/GETINVOLVED          Apr 3, 2023
NAT GEO LIVE: ALIZÉ                   HOME FREE                        MANIA THE ABBA TRIBUTE             OUT TO LUNCH
CARRÈRE - ADAPTATION                  ROAD SWEET ROAD TOUR             MAR 4                              MARMALADE SKIES
JAN 18                                FEB 22                                                              MAR 30
                                                                       DANCING WITH THE STARS:
CMIO: AWADAGIN PRATT                  OUT TO LUNCH                     LIVE 2023 TOUR                     A WHOLE NEW WORLD
AND THE MAXWELL QUARTET               BAD CACTUS BRASS BAND            MAR 5                              OF ALAN MENKEN
JAN 19                                FEB 23                                                              MAR 31
                                                                       OUT TO LUNCH
AN EVENING WITH                       THE MOTH MAINSTAGE               THE BEST OF BROADWAY               CMIO: EROICA TRIO
SMOKEY ROBINSON                       FEB 23                           MAR 9                              APR 6
JAN 21
                                      PENN & TELLER                    STOMP                              ALVIN AILEY ® AMERICAN
HEART AND SOUL GALA                   FEB 24                           MAR 9 - 12                         DANCE THEATER
JAN 21                                                                                                    APR 7 & 8
                                      OUR PLANET LIVE                  OUT TO LUNCH
CHICAGO SYMPHONY                      IN CONCERT                       ST. PATRICK'S DAY                  NAT GEO LIVE: MAUREEN
ORCHESTRA WITH                        FEB 25                           CELEBRATION WITH STILLICHO         BECK - IMPROBABLE ASCENT
RICCARDO MUTI                                                          MAR 16                             APR 12
JAN 22                                COCO MONTOYA CELEBRATES
                                      ALBERT COLLINS WITH RONNIE       THE BLACK VIOLIN                   SIMPLY THREE
EMMET COHEN TRIO                      BAKER BROOKS                     EXPERIENCE                         APR 15
JAN 23                                FEB 26                           MAR 17
                                                                                                          UKULELE ORCHESTRA
PILOBOLUS:                            OUT TO LUNCH                     NAT GEO LIVE: LINDSAY ZANNO        OF GREAT BRITAIN
BIG FIVE OH!                          CELEBRATING FRANK SINATRA        - T. REX RISES                     APR 25
JAN 27                                WITH GUY PENNACHIO               MAR 22
                                      MAR 2                                                               RIVERDANCE: 25 YEARS
KATHLEEN TURNER:                                                       OUT TO LUNCH                       OF RIVERDANCE
FINDING MY VOICE                      CMIO: ZUILL BAILEY -             SONGS OF CAROLE KING               MAY 3 - 7
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                                      CELLO SUITES                     MAR 23                             CROWDED HOUSE
ITZHAK PERLMAN RECITAL                MAR 2                                                               MAY 10
WITH ROHAN DE SILVA                                                    STAYIN’ ALIVE: ONE NIGHT
FEB 19                                THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS          OF THE BEE GEES                    JOEY ALEXANDER
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