Amplify – Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Yotam Ottolenghi Recipe

Brian Passey — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:21:41 +0000

For award-winning chef, writer, and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, food is about more than what we eat. It is about joy, pleasure, and surprise. It is about a sense of place and home. It is about commonality, an act which brings people together. On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Ottolenghi will appear here at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. He will be interviewed on stage for a 50- to 60...

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Call for Submissions: Places with Hidden Stories

Virginia McInnis — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

In conjunction with Bridgman|Packer Dance’s dance-theatre work Ghost Factory, which will premiere on stage at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts June 25–26, 2021, there will be an accompanying audio/visual installation. This installation, Places with Hidden Stories, will be comprised of short videos recorded by residents of Johnson City, NY (the inspiration for the stage work Ghost Factory)...

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MusicaNova | Classical Lounge Series

Virginia McInnis — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:46:15 +0000

Joy filled the space as Warren Cohen, Lisa Tharp, Sonja Branch, and Arouna and Zaza Diarra appeared in the Zoom meeting. This small group represents members of AZ63’s ensemble and the MusicaNova orchestra. We gathered online to discuss the upcoming MusicaNova Classical Lounge series: Burkina Dreams in the Desert, a light and lively showcase of classical artists of color. The virtual meeting room...

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Hand Picked: I Am Enough

Virginia McInnis — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:33:47 +0000

Inspirational Book Delivers Valuable Message of Self- Esteem As we celebrate Black History Month, it is fitting to introduce our patrons to a wonderful and affirming book that is a store favorite among our retail staff. I Am Enough by author, actor and activist Grace Byers, and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo is a New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner.

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A Look Back: Mariachi Sol De México

Virginia McInnis — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Every year come December, the Center excitedly awaits Mariachi Sol De México’s, A Merry-Achi Christmas concert in the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Although this year we had to pause this tradition in response to the growing COVID-19 crisis; we are looking forward to continuing this beloved concert in the future. We decided to take a moment to reflect on this program that has become a cherished...

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Hand Picked: Holiday Gift Guide

Virginia McInnis — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Cozy up for storytime with inspiring, uplifting books for your next story hour. Treat yourself or a special someone with a stand-out piece. For the classical connoisseur that loves to cook. Sales support the programs of Scottsdale Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Purchases are tax free! Gift wrapping and shipping available for online purchases.

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In the Making: RECONNECT! The Parking Lot Dance Project

Virginia McInnis — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:12:28 +0000

As soon as lockdown hit, there was an influx of creativity and drive to explore alternative ways to showcase movement and performance work in this environment. Personally, I’ve never been more inspired by the resiliency of our performing arts community far and near than right now. Director of Movement Source Dance Company and local dance advisor for the Center, MaryAnne Herding was likewise...

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Geibral Elisha

Brian Passey — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:45:22 +0000

Geibral Elisha is the band leader of The Geibral Elisha Movement (G.E.M.). Well known locally, Geibral and G.E.M.’s music stems from spiritual jazz, with rich complexity, improvisation, and often strong visual ties. Prior to Geibral’s livestream on July 17, the Center’s senior programming coordinator, Diandra Adamczyk, chatted with Elisha about how the artist is adapting to the times and keeping...

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Featured Upcoming Rental Events

Annie Parker — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:11:22 +0000

David Hock- Executive Producer Why did you choose the Virginia G. Piper to present your show? Audiences truly seem to enjoy the more intimate presentation of their favorite shows in a “concert” setting. I felt that the Virginia G. Piper was a perfect fit for this concept. What impact do you think Scottsdale Arts has on the community? I think the cultural experiences that Scottsdale Arts provides...

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Emancipation Marathon

Brian Passey — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000

There is no national recognition of the victims of American Chattel Slavery. The Emancipation Marathon is an annual literary marathon, which was established in 1997 and continues to present day. During The Emancipation Marathon, volunteers read aloud about “that peculiar institution,” American Chattel Slavery, in honor of those African victims. The structure of The Emancipation Marathon reading...

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