The show traces the career of the pop and jazz legend from her beginnings as a "girl singer" with the Benny Goodman Orchestra, to her six-decade long career in nightclub, film, radio and television.
Tickets: $18...at Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
October 5, 2008 November 16, 2008 February 15, 2009 April 5, 2009 May 31, 2009
In the SASO tradition, the program will be an exiting blend of classical favorites and some delightful surprises. Artistic Director is Linua Lerner.
Tickets: $75.75 No refunds or exchanges.
Bagdad to Tucson, Friday, October 10, 2008 - 7:00pm
Come hear the true story of an Iraqi family's journey. Thamer Aziz and his wife, Maha, will speak about their experiences living in Bagdad during the Saddam Hussein regime, the invasion, and the escalating violence that eventaully drove them to flee their home and find refuge in Syria before coming to America.
Mr. Aziz, who has a chemical engineering degree, worked in the government ministry before the war. After the invasion and downfall of Saddam Hussein, he became a translator for the provisional government and later worked with the Iraqi government as a liaison with the U. S. Embassy until death threats forced him and his family to flee.
Ticket: $10...at door: $12 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tom Patrick & Big Band Express, Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 7:30pm
Big Band Express, founded in 1994, celebrates its 12th anniversary! This 16 piece big band consists of Tucson Jazz professionals with many years of experience in big bands throughout the United States. Tom Patrick leads Tucson's most unique big band in an evening of the sounds of the swing era.
Tickets: $16...at Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availiability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Beatles - The Return, Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:30pm
The captivating, fun, exciting spirit that came to be known as "Beatlemania" again in the Return - the world's most authentic and entertaining Beatles tribute. These four lads, all in their early to mid-twenties, have carefully and skillfully provide the Beatles experience by not only performing all the great songs of the original group but by also sporting the same suits, boots, mop-tops, musical instruments, and the Return make if possible for music fans from every generation to experience the thrilling rush felt by fans who were fortunate enough to attend an actual Beatles performance in the early sixties.
Tickets: $41....at Door: $45 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. No refunds or exchanges.
Joe Bourne Dinner Show & Dance, Saturday, October 18, 2008
A captivating musical experience! Joe Bourne performes an eclectic blend popular music from the Great American Song Book plus music of the 50's, 60's, & 70's. Wonderful music to dance to & listen to. Chef Robert Kaslly presents an exciting gourmet dining experience!
Menu: Palo Verde Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Fresh Vegetable, Rolls, Butter & Coffee
Steak Au Poivre (Filet Mignon, pan roasted with peppercorn Brandy Demi). Boursin Cheese & Bacon Bashed Potatoes. OR Pan Seared Salmon with Broccolinni, Braised Spinach, Over Pan-Fried Angel Hair Pasta
And Chocolate Lava Cake with Kahlua Cream!
Tickets: $30.00 Cash Bar No Refunds or Exchanges No Tickets Sold at the Door
Richard Benetar, Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 7:30pm
Vocalist and wind player (clarinet + saxophone) Richard Benetar performs the best of Gershwin, Porter, Ellington and others, along with a smattering of original jazz satires. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he first performed in public at age three, and hasn’t stopped since. Mr. Benetar has toured the US, Puerto Rico and Europe, appearing with Clark Terry, Frank Foster, Ron Carter, Sheila Jordon and many others. Tonight his band includes Daniel “Sly” Slipetsky on piano, trombonist Rob Boone, Scott Black on bass and Fred Hayes on Drums – a true all-star gathering. You can sample Mr. Benetar’s music at his website, www.rbenetar.com.
Tickets: $18...at Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availiability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Mesa Swap Meet, Friday, October 24, 2008
Let's go to the Market Place Swap Meet where we like to say “ There’s a whole lotta shopping going on!” If you are looking for the perfect weekend activity…look no further! Enjoy shopping in the beautiful setting of the Superstition Mountains on 55 acres filled with a variety of gifts and products to choose from. Miles of items at rock-bottom prices on new and used treasures!
Bus will depart MVCC at 7:30 am and retrun approximately 5:00pm
Tickets: $24 All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Ronnie Milsap ranks as the pre-eminent country soul singers of his generation--with a talent as fast and multi-dimensional as the American South. Ronnie has had 40 #1 hits, sold over 25 million records, and seven Grammy Awards. His #1 hits include: "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends," "Daydreams About Night Things,, " "Let My Love Be Your Pillow," "Pure Love", "A Woman In Love." plus many, many ;more!
Tickets: $45 No Refunds or Exchanges Tickets at the Door: $50 We do not guarantee ticket availablility at the door..
..Irish, Scottish, English, and American traditional and contemporary folk music performed on 6 & 12 string guitars, mixed with Celtic and American folk lore, history, stories, and humor.
DesertView Performing Arts Center invites you to an unforgettable performance of Celtic and American folk music performed in the fingerstyle and flatpick traditions on 6 and 12 string guitars by internationally recognized Guitarist Christopher Dean.
Chris is not just a gifted exponent of Celtic and American folk music. He tells engaging and humorous stories, and weaves Celtic and American lore and history with his music. From the familiar trinity of jigs, reels, and haunting airs, to the music of Peter, Paul, & Mary, John Denver and other exponents of the American folk genre.
Tickets: $16 At Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. Ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Rex Allen Jr. Concert, Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 7:30pm
He was the star of "Yesteryear" and "The Statler Brothers Show" on TNN for over 8 years. And with over 50 hits like "It's Over", "Lonely Street" and "Two Less Lonely People", Rex Allen Jr. is truly a "Living Legacy" of country and western music.
Blessed with a golden voice and a true dedication to his music and career, Rex Allen Jr. is the consummate Actor/Singer/Entertainter.
Tickets: $26 At Door: $30 We do not guarantee ticket availabilty at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges
It’s a Wonderful Life, based on the classic film of the 1940’s, will be presented in the style of a live radio play that hearkens back to the golden days of radio. It’s not Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed or Lionel Barrymore but our own SaddleBrooke actors who recreate the beloved story of George Bailey, the unsung hero of Bedford Falls whose countless small deeds matter in the lives of his friends and neighbors. But when George gets into trouble with mean ‘ol Mr. Potter, the lovable bumbling guardian angel, Clarence, arrives to help George realize that every life is worth living…that it really is a Wonderful Life!
Complete with commercials, costumes, sets, live onstage sound effects and music, this classic Christmas story will get you in the mood for the holidays and warm your heart. A perfect show for the whole family!
Ticket: $16 At Door: $18 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges
Odaiko Sonora Taiko Drumming Ensemble. Friday, November 14, 2008 - 7:30pm
Taiko is the artistic, powerful, and physically demanding discipline of ensemble drumming which first began in ancient Japan as a form of communication. It was also used on the battlefield to coordinate troops and intimidate the enemy.
A mixture of rhythm, movement and music, taiko is as much a discipline as it is an art. using a variety of instruments, players combine thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms to create a spectrum of sound from the simple to the powerful.
Tickets: $15 At Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door.
LiLiA - Libby Skala, Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 7:30pm
Libby Skala wrote and has performed her one-woman show about the life of her grandmother actress Lilia Skala to sold-out houses in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Toronto & Winnipeg.
As a child, she listened for hours as her grandmother told remarkable stories of her life, always emphasizing that with God all things are possible. In 1939, Lilia was forced to flee Austria from Hitler's onslaught, and became a political refugee in America. She arrived in New York penniless and without a knowledge of the English language. Convinced that she had a God-given talent to share with the world, within 2 years she was cast in her first Broadway show. For the next five decades, her career in the theatre, film and television flourished.
Join us for this remarkable performance of Libby Skala as she portrays her grandmothers life experiences.
Tickets: $22...at Door: $25 We do not guarantee ticket availbility at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tickets: $18....At Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. No refunds or exchanges.
This performance will be in place of Tuna Christmas.
Christmas in the Brooke, Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Christmas in the Brooke returns to the MountainView Ballroom by popular demand! The 2008 show has new songs, new singers, and new humor. "The Feast" will be paraded by singers, dancers, serving staff and back kitchen staff. Chef Rober is featured parading the Boar's Head which introduces the entree course. Mike Taylor is featured parading the flaming dessert. The famous SaddleBrooke Send-Up Singers & Dancers open the show with a production number and end with a candle-lit Silent Night with many Christmas favorites between courses. There is a cast of 40 and a show band!
Tickets: $50 No Refunds or Exchanges No Tickets Sold at the Door
Gatekeepers, Friday, December 19, 2008 - 7:30pm
This multi-talented group currently has twelve members. They receive private and professional instruction weekly in voice and various instruments. Their dynamic performance will bring joy to your heart the week before the holidays. You will be amazed at their versatilty on stage and when The Little Gatekeepers make their appearance - you will remember what the holidays are about - family and home! Come join us in this encore performance!
Tickets: $15 ...at Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Artist Series Holders 2009 - 4:00pm Saturday Show
David Levesque & Chris Pendleton - The Funny Fiddlers - David with his askew imagination approaches humor with a totally individual and inventive insight & Chris serves up some of the funniest, clean comedy ever examined from the female point of view - Sunday, January 11, 2009
Larry Linkin with His Trio - Swing Clarinetist has appeared at Carnegie Hall four times with his performance being exciting and fresh as he swings in the styles of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman - Sunday, January 25, 2009
Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band - a wonderful 6 piece show group recently voted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame performing a highly entertaining show with personality, humor, and some of the happiest music on earth - Sunday, February 8, 2009
Mac Frampton - Think of Horowitz mixed with Liberace with an ounce of Victor Borge - one of the nation's top solo pops concert pianists - Sunday, February 22, 2009
New Odyssey - 3 guys with 36 instruments! You have to see and hear it to believe it. An Audience favorite is when Gary does an out-and-out, dead-on impression of Tina Turner in full makeup and costuming. They are three of Chicago's favorite performings sons and proudly live up to the title with every performance - Sunday, March 8, 2009
Jimmy Travis - Nashville's Funny Man - an outstanding, clean comedian, terrific singer, clever songwriter and skilled musician - get ready for a gang-load of fun with this versatile performer - Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tickets:$19... At Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. All tickets sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Cherryholmes Concert, Friday, March 6, 2009 - 4:00pm
Cherryholmes, America's new first family of Bluegrass Music is coming to SaddleBrooke! The Cherryholmes sound is made up of hard driving instrumentals and explosive vocal harmonies featuring a mixture of original songs and bluegrass classics. The band's particular brand of bluegrass music has a drive and energy that would leave even Bill Monroe out of breath. Their shows include twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, and old time clas hammer in addition to their dynamic bluegrass.
Tickets: $30...at door $35 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. No refunds or exchanges.
Magical Illusions of Sarlot & Eyde, Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 7:30pm
Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed's "Dance of Illusion" is an exciting magical stage show that captures your imagination. Combining their passions for illusion, world music, dance, humor and international travel, they create a fun and unique magical stage show as they transport you on a journey around the world.
Whether it's visiting a cabaret in old Berlin, a princess' battle in ancient Morocco or experiencing the real Gift of Japan, Sarlot and Eyed engage, entertain and mystify audiences. Discover for yourself why these exciting performers are in constant demand in the entertainment world.
Tickets: $19....at Door: $20 We do not guarantee ticket availability at the door. No refunds or exchanges.
Civic Orchestra of Tucson, Saturday, April 25th, 2009 - 7:30pm
The Civic Orchestra of Tucson is a 60 piece volunteer community orchestra founded in 1975. This group is one of the very few orchestras in the Tucson area that continues the tradition of presenting free symphonic concerts.
Dr. Herschel Kreloff, Artistic Director of the Civic Orchestra, has led the orchestra since 1980. He brings years of experience, as both educator and performer, to his position as condutor. Using his masterful conducting skills, Dr. Kreloff has steadily advanced COT's level of performance..
Tickets: FREE Must have printed ticket from the ticket office.
