UNION32 PRESENTS:
BIG BAND JAZZ REIMAGINED
Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 7:00pm, $5-$10
Center for Performing Arts, PVCC
Reimagined Big Band tunes by luminaries like Ellington and Basie. Led by Dr. Brett Reed, Union32 explores the rich musical traditions of various jazz composers and genres. For more than 12 years, Union32 has brought compelling music to audiences around the Southwest, performing regularly at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), The Nash, and at their home-base of Paradise Valley Community College.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - FREE ADMISSION!
The International Film Festival - Around the World in 8 Films - is hosted by Paradise Valley Community College and free to the public. Located at 18401 N. 32nd Street in northeast Phoenix, doors open at 6 p.m. and each film begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. A post-film discussion will take place with Gary Zaro, director of PVCC’s Film Festival.
Barbara - February 8th
(PG-13; 2012, Germany, 105 minutes)
In East Germany, 1980, Barbara Wolff is a young doctor who has applied for an exit visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has been transferred from her prestigious post in Berlin to a small pediatric hospital in the country. She must weigh her absolute dedication to her patients against a potential escape to the West, and her newfound attraction to a doctor in whom she sees a kindred spirit.
Love Me - February 22nd
(NR; 2013, Turkey/Ukraine, 90 minutes)
Sprinkled with hilarious as well as heartbreaking notes of cultural clashes and an endearing display of the kindness of strangers when a Turkish man goes to Kiev for his bachelor party and meets a beautiful and captivating Ukrainian woman. This idiosyncratic “romantic comedy drama” will warm and touch hearts in the most unexpected ways.
Friday, February 10th, $5-$10 admission
Center for the Performing Arts
Doors open at 6:30pm, Performance begins at 7:00pm
Calumet was formed in Phoenix, AZ by Eric "ET" Mobley (v/g/k) and Jason "JJ" Mitchell (g/b) in 2001. Originally a funk and soul cover band, Calumet began writing it's own material soon after forming. The band was reborn in 2018 with Eric and Jason reunited on their funky quest, featuring Josh Prior (b/g), Jeff Pivin (d), Rich Cross (t), plus early members Ian "Eon" White (now on percussion) and Marvin Scott (s) back in the fold. The band is bringing the Funk to the Valley of the Sun and beyond, with the “It’s What You Do” EP released in July of 2019, a new full album in June of 2020, and frequent new singles throughout 2020.
SYMPHONY CONNECTIONS AT PVCC - FREE EVENT
Wednesday, February 15th at 12:30 pm
Center for Performing Arts Auditorium
As part of the Phoenix Symphony’s education outreach program, the string section of the Phoenix Symphony will perform during students lunch hour to play a live concert.
A unique partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges, Symphony Connections is a touring program featuring Phoenix Symphony Chamber Ensembles performing on community college campuses throughout the Valley. These performances are educational in nature and provide opportunities for students and faculty to interact with musicians.
The Symphony performs for more than 125,000 students and children each year, helping to cultivate a love of music in new generations through a variety of education and engagement programs.
Visit phoenixsymphony.org for more information.
THE BRIDGES SERIES PRESENTS: SCOTT NOVIS - FREE EVENT
Friday, February 17th, 2:00-5:00 pm
KSC Game Room
Scott Novis is the founder of GameTruck, a company that strives to create "feelings of belonging and joy in people’s lives through play." Novis aims to create environments of connection and community in his design of game experiences and tournaments. The presentation will cover traditional ESPORTS tournament design, and will also feature other options for future tournament organizers.
For more information please contact ryan.stone@paradisevalley.edu
THEATRE PRODUCTION: STRANGE RELATIONS
February 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:00pm | February 19, 26 at 2:00pm
Studio Theater/M-East Building | $6 Admission (donations welcome!)
Doors open at 6:30pm | Performance begins at 7:00pm
The following three shows are one-acts done within one performance. They are directed by our Advanced Directing students.
Cocaine by Pendleton King
Directed by Lex Barker
A statement on poverty, sex work, and addiction. Nora comes home after another unsuccessful night on the streets, and an argument ensues after Joe offers to take their landlord's proposition to sleep with her for their rent. The story escalates into a disagreement on whether their lives are still worth living. After finally deciding to end it all they are struck with the cold reality that they are too poor to even afford that.
The Misadventures of Murder by Sydney Edwards
Directed by Sydney Edwards
When Rory realizes her skills as a killer can get Jesse promoted out of her apartment, she sets out on a killing spree to get the job done. However, there are more obstacles standing in their way than getting around the cops. Pizza delivery boys, bloodshed, and top dogs of the Demon Corporate Underworld what could go wrong?
The Twelve Pound Look by J.M. Barrie
Directed by Rosemary Dann
Harry Sims is at the height of his career, about to receive a knighthood. Everything in his life is going perfectly, until he hires a typist to answer congratulatory notes, and she turns out to be his ex-wife, Kate, who deserted him 14 years before. Harry’s current wife, Emmy, has been tasked with instructing the typist on what to write (read: singing Harry’s praises.) While Emmy is the traditional, subservient wife, she finds Kate’s independence alluring. Harry and Kate have a shocking reunion and discuss what happened in the intervening years. Kate earned her independence by accumulating twelve pounds, and warns Harry to beware of “the twelve pound look” in his wife. Will Harry listen?
PVCC ART PRESENTS: THE ARTWORK OF ERIC SHI - FREE ADMISSION
Exhibition Dates: February 21st - March 8th
Closing Reception: Wed, March 8th, 5:30pm
Center for the Performing Arts, Lobby/Gallery
Chinese born artist Eric Hao Shi was confronted with a seismic culture shift during his adolescent years when his family migrated to the United States. This singular life changing event had a profound impact on the way he sees the world.
Channeling his unique perspective, Eric strives to create art that is representative and honest to his life experience and cultural diversity.
Light. Breath. Movement. Connection. Expressive lines and bold colors speak from the canvas, exploring the relationship between the artist and his subject matter through portraiture, landscapes, and more.
An avid traveler and SCUBA diver, Eric hopes to continually progress and evolve his artistic style, as he immerses himself into different cultures.
