Studio

Singer/songwriter/producer Jerry Riopelle joins Arizona musicians Blaine Long, Roxie Whipple and Marconias for a night of original music. Riopelle, a member of the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, has written several Top 40 hits and his songs have been covered by numerous artists including Herb Alpert, Joan Baez, Leon Russell, Kenny Loggins, Rita Coolidge and Meat Loaf.

Songwriters' Showcase IX

with special guest Jerry Riopelle

May 17

Gallery

This family-oriented exhibition will feature local artists' work depicting Arizona animals and national artists' works celebrating animals from across the world. The exhibition will feature outreach programs and workshops with local artists and organizations.

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Award-winning Snarky Puppy fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is able to reach the most critical or carefree of audiences. The group has been hailed as "one of the most inventive in sound and funk since Maynard Ferguson's fusion years."

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April 5Walk-in Wednesdays

Open Mic with Walt Richardson6-10 p.m., Wednesdays January-May

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5 to 6 p.m. (sign-up: 4:45 p.m.) Light food and beverage available. No cover charge

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Tempe Comedy Concert Series(16 and older)

Join veteran comedy promoter Tony Vicich for a night of laughs with the area's best profes-sional comedians.

www.tempe.gov/TCAComedy

Poetry in AprilCatherine Hammond welcomes professional poets and leads stimulating discussions in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Michelle Poulos April 3, Gallery

Poulos is a writer and filmmaker currently work-ing on a documentary titled My Story in a Late Style of Fire about the late poet Larry Levis.

Jeredith Merrin April 10, Gallery

Merrin is the author of two collections of poetry from the University of Chicago Press, SHIFT and BAT ODE.

Karen Rigby April 17, Gallery

Rigby has been published in venues including Poetry Daily, Washington Square, Meridian, Field, Black Warrior Review, Quarterly West and New England Review.

Myrlin Hepworth April 24, Gallery

Hepworth has written and performed his poetry across the United States.

www.tempe.gov/Poetry

Gallery@ TCAGreen Revolution

Through May 25

Green Revolution is a green-themed, eco-friendly exhibition from the Smithsonian. Free workshops: April 6 – INFLUX Artist, Christy Puetz April 20 – Native Seeds May 25 – Recycled Collage

www.tempe.gov/TCAGallery

Tempe Symphony OrchestraSeason Finale April 8, Theater

The evening features violin soloist Katherine McLin and works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner and Jaromir Weinberger.

www.tempe.gov/TempeSymphony

Tempe Youth Wind SymphonyApril 4, Theater

The Tempe Youth Wind Symphony is an honor group comprised of young musicians from Tempe middle schools and mentors from area high schools who are chosen to provide fellowship and modeling.

Music Under the StarsApril 26, Amphitheater

Music Under the Stars features ensembles from Arizona Wind Symphony, Desert Vista High School, Corona del Sol High School and The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps.

www.tempe.gov/YouthConcerts

Childsplay A Wrinkle in Time

April 21-May 26, Theater (8 and older)

When a mysterious stranger appears at the house, Meg, her precocious younger brother, Charles Wallace, and their friend, Calvin, find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure, traveling through space and time to save her father and - possibly - the world.

Recipe for Disaster April 6-14, Studio (5 and older)

Two “master” chefs’ constant arguing makes a mess of an important exam for one strug-gling young apprentice. This hilarious new play mixes physical comedy and music tossed with a dash of improvisation teaching civility in a most delicious way.

www.childsplayaz.org

Arizona Wind SymphonySax to the Max April 10, Theater

Multi-saxophone virtuoso Rob Verdi joins the Arizona Wind Symphony for its season end-ing concert.

www.arizonawindsymphony.org

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Great Classics from Great Composers April 9, Theater

TSWE will perform the music of Mendelso-hhn, Copland, Bernstein and Hindemith. Deanna Swoboda, Professor of Tuba at Arizona State University, will be a featured soloist.

www.tswe.org

TCA Tickets & ShowtimesOnline: http://www.tempe.gov/tca Box Office: 480-350-2TCA (2822) 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281

Box Office Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday - Friday Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Performance days - Open: earliest of noon or two hours prior to curtain. Close: the later of 5 p.m. or after intermission of the last show.

Dates and shows are subject to change. Accessibility - The Tempe Center for the Arts provides a variety of accessible services and accommodations. Call 480-350-2883 to make arrangements in advance.

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Lakeshore Jazz SeriesDavid Friesen Circle 3 Trio with Larry

Koonse April 20, Lakeside

Friesen has recorded more than 65 CDs as a leader/co-leader and appeared as a sideman or featured artist on more than 100 record-ings. He is truly one of the most innovative bassists of the time.

Terrel Stafford Quintet featuring “This Side of Strayhorn"

May 10, Studio

Stafford, known for being a gifted and versa-tile player with a voice all his own, combines lyricism and a deep love of melody with a spirited, adventurous edge.

Cyrus Chestnut Quintet with Stefon Harris

May 31, Theater

Chestnut blends contemporary jazz, tradi-tional jazz and gospel, plus the occasional seasonings of Latin and samba, giving himself plenty of freedom to explore differ-ent emotions. Joining is world-renowned special guest and multiple Grammy nomi-nee, Stefon Harris.

www.lakeshoremusic.org

Triumph Over TragedyA Memoir

April 20, Studio

The Tonya Allen Foundation presents a stage play that depicts Allen's personal triumph and true to life memoir of life after sexual abuse. Triumph Over Tragedy inspires, ignite s and enlightens audiences to take an honest look at a problem that is plaguing America.

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In the Spotlight

Live Music April 13, Theater

Jeordie Schekeryk, Cali Rodi, Steven Fon-tenot, Alexis Juliard and Glen Saggus join Host Walt Richardson for a night of original, live music "in the round."

www.tempe.gov/TCASpotlight

Sonoran Chamber SeriesString Sextet April 7, Gallery

The string sextets of Tchaikovsky and Brahms will be played by six exceptional young artists: violinists David Perry and Jonathan Swartz, violists Carol Rodland and Hong-Mei Xiao, and cellists Scott Kluksdahl and Thomas Landschoot.

Performance with a ViewEnjoy a free cup of coffee and a free, indoor

concert. Limited seating in the Lakeside.

Herberger String Quartet April 23, Lakeside

The ASU Herberger String Quartet under the direction of Nancy Buck will perform.

ASU Double Bass May 21, Lakeside

Bassist Chunyang Wang was the winner of the 2004 ASTA-Linear Double Bass Competi-tion. He also served as the principal bass of the New York Asian Symphony Orchestra.

CONDER/dance June 18, Lakeside

CONDER/dance is an Arizona dance company comprised of passionate people with com-mon goals: to excel in art and strengthen human values through creative research.

www.FriendsofTCA.org

More to experience

Miss Push America April 11, Theater

Kalaa Kendra “Darbaar” 2013 - A Kathak Festival

April 21, Studio

Class Clowns Comedy May 2 & June 6, Lakeside

Route to Persepolis April 27, Studio

Miss Gay Western States America 2013 April 28, Studio

Earthly Matters May 18, Studio

Just Breathe and Tap On May 26, Studio

Tempe Community Chorus June 2, Theater

Shaping Sound Dance Company June 7, Theater

Jr. Muay Thai Grand Prix June 8, Theater

Encore Dance Performance June 15, Theater

Yamaha Western Regional Junior Original Concert 2013

June 16, Theater

A Year in Motion: dance performance June 22, Theater

Second Act Dance Company June 22-23, Studio

Bully MammothApril 19 & June 7. Studio

Bully Mammoth mixes it up with their brand of 95% scripted comedy. Members concen-trate on scene work and are influenced by everything from Elvis to David Lynch. Recom-mended for ages 16 and older.

www.bullymammoth.com